The 74th Annual Independent Presbyterian Church Holiday House Tour and Tea is set to take place Dec. 9. Tours of three homes and the church’s sanctuary are available 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and an afternoon tea at the church will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This is the first year since 2019 that the tour is taking place in a traditional in-person format after multiple … [Read more...]
‘It’s Christmas Time Again’: Concert Featuring Billingsley and Samford’s Goodman to Benefit Portraits of Hope
By Rubin E. GrantSoprano Sadie Goodman will perform at a concert in two weeks, but she doesn’t know what she’s going to sing.She’s perfectly fine with that.That’s because Goodman will be performing in concert with Charles Billingsley, one of Christian music’s most distinctive artists for nearly 30 years, during the Portraits of Hope’s “It’s Christmas Time Again” … [Read more...]
Extravagant Tablescapes: Creative Tables Create Funding for Scholarships
By June MathewsOn an ordinary day, setting the table is simple. Put a plate and utensils at everyone’s place, then have a seat and pass the mashed potatoes.But on an extraordinary day, setting the table becomes a creative experience – on a day such as Oct. 12, for instance, when members of The Guild of the Birmingham Music Club set 17 tables for a cause at the … [Read more...]
Spotlighting the River: Inspired by the Cahaba, Local Artist Wins Best in Show
By June MathewsFresh out of college with an art education degree and new to the Birmingham area, Jessica McClurg sought to make connections in the local art world. She naturally gravitated to the Birmingham Museum of Art, where she currently serves as a teaching artist two nights a week. As opportunities arise, she also teaches in a museum-based after-school … [Read more...]
A Taste of Holiday Decor: Samford’s Christmas Home Tour Features 5 Houses in Homewood, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills
By Sharon SmithA tradition begun in 2011 will continue Dec. 7, when the Samford University Legacy League welcomes guests to five fabulous homes in Homewood, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills. The slate of residences on the organization’s 13th annual Christmas Home Tour includes an array of architectural styles, ages, décor and holiday trimmings to suit all manner … [Read more...]