By Ashley Smith Samford University and Samford’s School of the Arts have commissioned a new opera debuting Nov. 15-18 in Harrison Theatre. Opening night will include a special conversation with creators hosted by Opera Birmingham in Bolding Studio at 6:30 p.m. The work began several years ago as a collaboration of Kristin Kenning, director of Samford Opera, with librettist … [Read more...]
By, With and Through Others: Retired Maj. Gen. Burford Uses Retirement to Work Toward Better Support for Veterans
By Emily Williams As a retired major general of the Alabama Army National Guard, it has been ingrained in David Burford to work “by, with and through others.” Burford’s father, 2nd Lt. Macon C. Pippen, was a veteran of World War II who died, partially due to his battle wounds, when Burford was 10 years old. “Somewhere in that 10 years I gained a respect for what he … [Read more...]
Iron Bowl Eats : Tuscaloosa Has Plenty of Food Options for Football Fans
By Donna Cornelius There’s no middle ground at the Iron Bowl. Alabama fans will be sporting crimson, white and houndstooth, while the Auburn faithful will be decked out in orange and blue. People yell either “Roll Tide” or “War Eagle.” And, for this weekend at least, even the most devoted family members and friends tend to snarl at each other if they’re on opposing … [Read more...]
Charming Cottage With Modern Amenities
By Ingrid Howard When you’re walking down Woodland Drive in Homewood, the 2018 Birmingham Home & Garden Inspiration Home looks like any other charming Homewood house: a small, cottage-style house nestled comfortably between its neighbors. What people can’t see from the sidewalk is that this home is a four bedroom, 3½ bathroom house made up of three spacious levels. “From … [Read more...]
Repairing the World: UAB Cancer Center Celebrates Ed Meyerson’s Three Decades of Contributions
By Emily Williams “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” Ed Meyerson shared this Anne Frank quote with a gathering of doctors, administrators and supporters of the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center on Oct. 23 at the Wallace Tumor Institute. The event honored Meyerson, a charter member of the cancer center’s advisory … [Read more...]