By Emily Williams The Library Theatre in Hoover will be opening its 25th season of performances with a new look, but the faces that flock to the stage will be familiar ones. This year’s lineup will bring back some of the most popular performances from the past 25 years of the theater, giving audiences something akin to a second chance in case they missed out on the artists … [Read more...]
A Decade of Dance: Alabama Ballet Artistic Director Celebrates 10 Years in Birmingham
By Emily WilliamsAs she celebrates her 10th season as artistic director of the Alabama Ballet, Tracey Alvey can safely say the years have flown by. “People always tell you that, as you get older, time goes by much faster and it is completely true,” Alvey said. For Alvey, it seems just yesterday that she was on the stage herself. Born in Kent, England, Alvey began … [Read more...]
The Artist in You: New BMA Program Set to Inspire, Educate All Ages
By June MathewsFor 65 years, the Birmingham Museum of Art has served as a cultural beacon to the Birmingham community and beyond. Through its permanent collection, special exhibits, social events and educational programs, the museum reaches out to give even those who consider themselves distinctly unartistic a healthy dose of creative inspiration. The tradition … [Read more...]
It’s All Greek: Annual Festival at Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Celebrates Food, Culture
By Donna Cornelius It’s a few weeks before Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral’s 44th annual Greek Festival, and the church’s banquet hall is buzzing. Women wearing aprons and gloves have gathered for one of several cooking sessions to prepare food for the festival. On this day, they’re making pastichio, a lasagna-style dish that’s always one of the event’s most … [Read more...]
Campus Life: UA’s CrossingPoints Gives Those with Intellectual Disabilities a College Experience
By Donna Cornelius Going to classes, living in dorm rooms and heading out with friends for late-night snacks are everyday parts of college life for many young adults. But for those with intellectual disabilities, these kinds of activities often aren’t the norm. A new program at the University of Alabama is changing that. CrossingPoints, a student transition program on the UA … [Read more...]