By Madoline Markham KoonceShelley Grissom vividly recalls the first time she took note of the house on La Prado Place. At the time, she was a senior in high school, and one day while babysitting she noticed the brick Tudor cottage across the street was for sale. “I wish I could live in that house one day,” she remembers thinking. Little did she know that one day … [Read more...]
Inspiration Starts Here: Parade of Homes Showcases the Latest Home Trends
By Madoline Markham KoonceWondering what the latest trends are in home design? You can see them for yourself at this year’s Parade of Homes April 26-28 and May 3-5. The tour will feature more than 56 homes built by 22 builders in 15 communities across Birmingham and at Lake Martin.“It’s an opportunity for the builders and suppliers and tradespeople to showcase … [Read more...]
Coming Home: Steve Skipper Art Exhibit to Be on Display at Homewood City Hall
A six-week exhibition of award-winning sports artist Steve Skipper’s paintings will be on display in the Homewood City Hall from April 19 through May 30. The exhibit, sponsored by the Homewood Arts Council, will be on display and open to the public in the city hall’s first-floor exhibition corridor from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays during that … [Read more...]
Champion for the Cause: End Addiction Walk to Raise Awareness About Substance Use
By Rubin E. GrantTaylin McCarver isn’t shy about discussing substance use addiction, even though it has caused tremendous pain and grief for her and her family.McCarver’s brother, T.J. McCarver, died in 2018 at the age of 27 after an eight-year struggle with substance use disorder. He was killed in a car accident while under the influence of numerous … [Read more...]
Keeping Kosher: Expert Makes Sure Food at the JCC’s Jewish Food and Culture Fest Follows the Laws
By Anne RuisiFestivalgoers can rely on the Persian chicken, brisket, falafels, mandelbrot and other foods served at the Levite Jewish Community Center’s Jewish Food and Culture Fest on April 14 being kosher. The center has an expert who ensures that it is.“I am a rabbi. So, I know about kosher. And so, when the JCC needs help with kosher, I help,” said Rabbi Yossi … [Read more...]