By Donna CorneliusThis year’s edition of Antiques at The Gardens has all the elements that have made the event so popular over the last 10 years: fascinating lectures, tasteful and creative displays, and opportunities to learn and to buy. But the Birmingham Botanical Gardens fundraiser, set for Oct. 6-9, is always fresh and lively thanks to the people who participate … [Read more...]
A Garden of Memories: Vestavia Hills Home Lures the Family Outdoors
By Emily Williams When Harold and Karen Stephens moved into their Vestavia Hills home in 1993, Karen had a vision for a beautiful garden and Harold wanted to build a pool. Over the years, the once lackluster space has been transformed into a family gathering place. Harold said that for many years, Karen took complete charge of the gardening and spent much of her free time … [Read more...]
In Harmony: A Blend of Architecture and Acoustics Makes Beautiful Music
By June Mathews Neil Davis is proud to be a part of a Samford University series that since 2008 has brought world-renowned artists to Birmingham audiences. But his firm also having designed the building that hosts the series, well, that’s pretty special, too. The 2016-17 Davis Architects Guest Artist Series opens Sept. 27 in the university’s Jane Hollock Brock Recital … [Read more...]
Bonnie’s Brigade: Homewood Family Promotes Ovarian Cancer Awareness Ahead of Head Over Teal Fun Run
By Sarah KuperBy the time Julie Lovell’s mother, Bonnie Segers, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, the disease was already stage IV. “When she was first diagnosed, we really didn’t know what would happen. She did well with treatments and was hopeful, but she didn’t really like to talk about it. I don’t think any of us knew she was that close to dying.” Segers passed … [Read more...]
Come One, Come All: Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center Celebrates 20th Season
By Sarah Kuper As UAB’s Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center enters its third decade, its leadership’s mission is much the same as it always was: to entertain and educate the community and the UAB campus. But a closer look reveals an arts center that is evolving with the times, physically, technologically and programmatically. In less than a year, the ASC has instituted a … [Read more...]