By Ingrid Howard When Linda Brady was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, she didn’t understand a lot of what the doctors were telling her. She was 61 years old and had gone to the doctor for her regular gynecological exam and mammogram. She made sure to have the recommended regular tests, especially because she had a history of breast cancer in her family. When she had … [Read more...]
Southern with a French Twist: Les Dames’ Soiree Celebrates Food, Philanthropy
By Donna Cornelius Southern Soirée may be the perfect event for food-focused Birmingham. Set for Oct. 7, the twilight dinner will bring to the table a tempting menu, support for budding chefs, and, through a silent auction, chances to participate in culinary learning experiences and adventures. The outdoor event is hosted by the city’s chapter of Les Dames … [Read more...]
Take a Seat : ACS Junior Board to Launch Where’s the Chair Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness
By Emily Williams A pink chair will be travelling around the city this October, and if you take a picture of it, you’re in the game. The newest campaign launched by the American Cancer of Society of Birmingham’s junior board, Where’s the Chair Wednesdays, will have the chair moved around the city each Wednesday in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Each … [Read more...]
Music Appreciation: Former Edgewood Teacher on Her Lifelong Love of Music
By Ingrid Schnader Theresa McKibben is gearing up for her performance with the Dill Pickers at the Central Alabama Theater. But before McKibben was one of the seven musicians who make up the Dill Pickers band, she was a little girl begging her mom to let her take piano lessons. “My mother had a terrible experience with piano,” she said. “Her mother made her take (lessons), … [Read more...]
Real Magnolias: Erin Weston Will Lead Bouquet Workshop at Antiques at The Gardens
By Donna Cornelius There’s no such thing as a typical day for Erin Weston. As the owner of Weston Farms in Garner, North Carolina, she might spend the morning tending to a broken water line and then dress up for a gala that night. “I’m comfortable in boots or heels,” Weston said. At her farm near Raleigh, she grows magnolia trees and uses their leaves to make her signature … [Read more...]