By Cathy AdamsJournal contributor“A Night of Golden Opportunities” is the theme for Adopt-a-Golden Birmingham’s second annual live and silent auction fundraiser on Sept. 24 from 6-9 p.m. at Iron City Grill on 22nd Avenue South.The evening of food, drink and music will also include chances to bid on offerings ranging from luxury vacation packages to football … [Read more...]
Floor Plans
By Donna CorneliusJournal features writerOriental rugs do double duty, according to Paige Albright.“Rugs are the one thing that ties everything else together,” Albright said. “A rug can warm up your space.”But carefully-chosen rugs are more than just floor coverings.“The study of Oriental rugs is very historical,” Albright said. “Rugs are made in … [Read more...]
In the Spotlight
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhile the Country Club of Birmingham has hosted a multitude of golf tournaments, organizers say the 2013 U.S. Mid-Amateur golf championship that will be played at the club Oct. 5-10 will give Over the Mountain and Birmingham area golf enthusiasts a once-in-a-lifetime experience.The tournament will include 264 qualifiers from all around … [Read more...]
The Buddy System
By Lee DavisWhat do Leo Wright, Gary Rutledge and Gary Fleming have in common?Give up? Here’s the answer: They were all head coaches of Over the Mountain schools when 28-year-old Buddy Anderson coached his first season at Vestavia Hills in 1978.One of those coaches actually defeated Anderson that year. Wright led Mountain Brook to a 3-0 upset of the Rebels on … [Read more...]
Caroline Hubbard Shares Her Love for Her City and for the Arts
By Donna CorneliusJournal features writer Caroline Hubbard has found a way to combine two passions.The 31-year-old grew up in Montgomery but said she loves her adopted city, Homewood.“It’s such a diverse and creative place to live,” she said.Hubbard is also an artist in an unusual medium: glass blowing and design.As chairman of the Homewood … [Read more...]