By June Mathews Before COVID-19 came along, Homewood’s biennial Historic Hollywood Tour of Homes was scheduled for April 26. But the tour, along with many other area events, has been postponed due to social distancing restrictions. Plans for rescheduling have not been announced. “There’s a lot to be considered before we can set another date,” said Cathy Whatley, co-chair of … [Read more...]
‘Now, More than Ever’ Eat Local: Birmingham Originals, Birmingham Restaurant Week Launch Bham Nom Nom
Birmingham Restaurant Week and Birmingham Originals have announced the launch of Bham Nom Nom, a website dedicated to promoting Birmingham-area restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. The website features a directory of independently owned restaurants, listing each restaurant’s website and to-go or delivery food and alcohol options. There also is a listing of each … [Read more...]
Food Odyssey: POP Pastor Inspires Parishioners to Deliver Food to the Homeless
By Emily Williams The phrase “food for our journey” is one that Prince of Peace Catholic Church’s the Rev. John Fallon uses consistently in reference to the Eucharist. Those words are now emblazoned on the side of a van that delivers meals to the homeless population in Birmingham. POP parishioner Kelly Harden Greene - who developed the food delivery service, Food For Our … [Read more...]
Father and Son Geese: Ghignas Partner on a Book of Poems and Paintings Expressing Childlike Wonder
By Sam Prickett Charles and Chip Ghigna joke that they’ve known each other “very well” for 31 years, but 2020 marks the first time the father-and-son duo have collaborated on a book. Charles, who also goes by the pseudonym “Father Goose,” has been a nationally recognized poet for decades, having been published in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, … [Read more...]
GBHS Launches COVID-19 Pet Pantry to Feed Pets in Need
In response to the current pandemic, The Greater Birmingham Humane Society launched its COVID-19 Regional Pet Pantry to aid pets throughout the community as well as their owners. The pantry was launched on April 2, after the facility’s adoption center was closed due to the City of Birmingham’s “Shelter in Place” order. “We moved over 200 animals into foster care and turned … [Read more...]