By Donna CorneliusIn past years, Antiques at the Gardens has been one of the most anticipated annual events at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The multi-day autumn extravaganza has featured antiques dealers, artists and artisans, designers, speakers, authors, and tastemakers – and it’s typically drawn a crowd of people eager to buy, learn and be entertained. Current … [Read more...]
Homewood Charmer: Birmingham Home & Garden Showhouse Set for Tours in November
This year’s Birmingham Home & Garden magazine Inspiration Home will be open to visitors from Nov. 5 to Nov. 29. The Southern cottage built on Firefighter Lane in Homewood has five bedrooms, 4½ baths, two fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, an open concept dining room and kitchen, a private courtyard with a fireplace, and a three-car garage with a guest suite above, according to … [Read more...]
The Constant Gardener: Birmingham Blooms Will Honor Former Southern Living Editor John Floyd
By Donna Cornelius Dr. John Alex Floyd Jr. has cultivated some pretty impressive gardening credentials over the years. Floyd was Southern Living’s editor in chief for 18 years, is a trustee for the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens and was a member of the American Horticultural Society’s board of directors. After earning a bachelor’s degree in ornamental horticulture at … [Read more...]
Cancer Fight Hits Close to Home for Hazelrig: Tee It Up Fore Life Honoree Is All for Cancer Awareness
By Rubin E. Grant Chip Hazelrig’s life has been profoundly changed by cancer. Both of his parents died from cancer, as did both of his grandmothers. He’s had a brother and sister battle cancer. One of his daughters is a breast cancer survivor and he himself dealt with melanoma. So when he was asked about his family being honorees for the 2020 Tee It Up Fore Life golf … [Read more...]
Welcome Back: Jan Hunter Takes on One-Woman Show “Love, Linda” for VST 2020-21 Season Opener
By Emily Williams On March 26, Virginia Samford Theatre leaders made the call to cancel the remainder of their 2019-2020 season, not knowing how long it would be before they reopened or whether they would have room for the cancelled shows in their next season. One of those productions, starring Jan Hunter, will now be presented as the season opener. Hunter will return to the … [Read more...]