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...]
Smooth Tunes: Hoover’s Burchfield to Showcase New Album at Preserve Jazz Festival
By Emily Williams When professional jazz musician Vann Burchfield was contacted by his hometown of Hoover’s only jazz festival to perform five years ago, he was ready to commit. But mother nature had a different plan. “A tornado hit our home and we lost everything,” Burchfield said. “So, we were busy rebuilding our lives.” Burchfield has attended the Preserve Jazz Festival, … [Read more...]
Honey Bear Madness: Bluff Park Artist Brings Touch of Childhood to Annual Art Show
By Sarah Kuper Growing up, Jayne Morgan was enthusiastic about two things: art and honey bears. “We just always had a honey bear at the table for bread and dessert,” she said. “They remind me of a wonderful childhood.” Now, she is known in the art world for her oil and acrylic paintings of the plastic bears and other similar subject matter. She’s even got collectors. “I … [Read more...]