Rising to the Occasion:Continental Bakery/Chez Lulu Expands to Downtown BirminghamBy Donna CorneliusJournal features writerCarole Griffin, owner of Continental Bakery and Chez Lulu, isn’t one to shy away from a challenge.When she opened the bakery in Mountain Brook’s English Village 30 years ago, the neighborhood’s business district wasn’t the hub of … [Read more...]
Architect, Designer Will Team up as Tastemakers
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhen Pat Hiden and Hank Long make their presentation at this year's Antiques at The Gardens, it won't be the first time the interior designer and architect have teamed up to showcase the classic design sensibilities they share.Hiden, of Pat Hiden Interiors in Mountain Brook, and Long, president of Henry Sprott Long & Associates … [Read more...]
Piggly Wiggly Hosting Wine and Beer Tastings
Birmingham areaPiggly Wiggly Wine and Beer TastingsOngoingPiggly Wiggly storesOver the Mountain and Birmingham Piggly Wiggly stores offer free wine and beer tastings each month. Piggly Wiggly in Homewood has beer tastings every Thursday from 5-7 p.m. and wine tastings every Friday from 4-6 p.m. The Bluff Park store has wine tastings every Thursday from 4:30-6:30 … [Read more...]
Couple Shares Love of Art—and the Same Careers
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...]