By Sarah Kuper Art Tipton is the CEO of Southern Research, a world-renowned center for drug development based in downtown Birmingham. He said he is involved in the Real Men Wear Pink campaign because he thinks about cancer every single day.“Every day when I walk in, I think about what our research is doing to further treatments and cure rates,” he said. Southern … [Read more...]
Southern at Heart: Designer Amanda Nisbet Expects to Feel Right at Home in Birmingham
By Donna Cornelius Amanda Nisbet will be making her first visit to Birmingham next month to speak at Antiques at The Gardens. But the nationally known designer, whose business is based in New York, doesn’t expect to feel like a stranger in a strange land. "I am so excited," said Nisbet, who is this year's featured speaker for the event’s Red Diamond Lecture Series. “Even … [Read more...]
The Art of Design: Katherine Bramlett Combines Youthful Perspective and Traditional Taste
By Donna Cornelius Like many young Birmingham professionals, Katherine Bramlett leads a lively existence. The 26-year-old recently opened her own interior design business, Katherine Bramlett Design, in Mountain Brook Village. She runs for exercise and competes in half-marathons. She grew up riding horses – and still loves riding. The Mountain Brook High School and Vanderbilt … [Read more...]
Three Brothers Don Pink to Support Their Sister
By Sarah KuperCary Wahlheim was able to win her battle against breast cancer with the support of doctors, procedures and her three big brothers.Norman, Bayard and Ingram Tynes are all participants in this year’s Real Men Wear Pink campaign.“Cary is the fourth child with three older brothers,” Norman Tynes said, “We all flocked to her. We are … [Read more...]
From Flappers to Hipsters: Virginia Samford Theatre Celebrates 90th Year Entertaining Adults and Shaping Children
By Emily WilliamsIn 1927 Birmingham, The Little Theatre opened its doors to the local arts community, and there it has stood for 90 years.Now named The Virginia Samford Theatre, the facility has not only been a pillar of the Birmingham arts community, but its foundation.The theater will be kicking off its 90th anniversary season with a … [Read more...]