Amy Collins:Age: 57Residence: Birmingham; lived in Homewood for 22 years.Occupation: Medical illustrator and fine artistHometown: Savannah, Ga.Education: Bachelor's degree in studio arts from the University of Georgia; master's degree in medical illustration from Medical College of GeorgiaLatest accomplishment: "I just made a poster for my dad's 90th … [Read more...]
Jamorris Rivers Find Passion in Ballet
Jamorris Rivers:Age: 31Residence: Vestavia HillsOccupation: Artistic director of Arova Contemporary BalletHometown: DadevilleEducation: Bachelor's degree in dance and Spanish from the University of AlabamaLatest accomplishment: Becoming artistic director of Arova Contemporary Ballet and completing one year teaching at Children’s Dance … [Read more...]
Won Cho Loves His Busy Life as Singer, Professor
Age: 46Residence: Birmingham and Tampa, Fla.Occupation: Professional opera singer and assistant professor of music and voice at UABHometown: Seoul, South Korea, London and CanadaEducation: Bachelor's degree in voice from the Manhattan School of Music; master's degree in voice from Boston University; doctorate of musical arts in voice from the University of … [Read more...]
Louise Beard Shines as Broadway Producer
Louise Beard:Age: 64Residence: RedmontOccupation: Broadway producer; former tap dance and music teacherHometown: BirminghamEducation: Graduate of the former Brooke Hill School, now Altamont School; attended Westminster Choir College in Princeton, N.J.; bachelor's degree in music from Birmingham-Southern CollegeLatest accomplishment: Winning a Tony Award … [Read more...]
Over the Mountain Students Promote Pillowcase Project
Comfort for Small Patients:Over the Mountain Students Promote Pillowcase ProjectBy Keysha DrexelJournal editorTwo Mountain Brook High School students are encouraging other Over the Mountain students to help a local nonprofit organization meet its fundraising goal.Freshman Hadley Hitson and senior Ryan Fredella are heading up efforts to help Angel … [Read more...]