By Donna CorneliusThose who attend Antiques at The Gardens are always treated to a variety of speakers. Past design stars who have appeared at the annual show include lifestyle guru Martha Stewart, the “Prince of Chintz” Mario Buatta, decorator Bunny Williams, architect Bobby McAlpine and a host of other notables from the decorating and design world.But there’s one … [Read more...]
Ties That Bind: Bluff Park Art Show Is One of the Threads That Tie the Moore Family Together
By June MathewsBrittany Brain’s connection to the Bluff Park Art Association was established long before she was born. Her grandmother, Cary Moore, was one of its founding members. Her father, Daniel Moore, later served on its board and participated in its Bluff Park Art Show.Now with Brain, known professionally as Brittany Carol Moore, comes a … [Read more...]
Fun on the Water: Inverness Couple Ready to Set Sail in National Regatta
By Rubin E. GrantLaura Jelks was 10 when her dad introduced her to sailing. They would go out on their Sunfish boat, a personal-size, beach-launched sailing dinghy, to sail on Cross Lake in Shreveport, Louisiana, where Jelks grew up.Jelks crewed a lot, but once she went to college at Louisiana Tech and then got married and started having children, she stopped … [Read more...]
Star Turn: Actors Bring Theatrical Experience to Bruno Montessori Drama Classes
By Anne RuisiBruno Montessori Academy’s popular theater program is rising to a new level with the addition of two seasoned actors to work with students in first through eighth grades.Rachel Burttram is the school’s new full-time drama teacher and her husband, Brendan Powers, is assisting. They are veteran performers and members of Actor’s Equity Association, the stage … [Read more...]
‘World Class Food Festival’: Five Events Will Highlight Birmingham’s First FOOD+Culture Festival
By Donna Cornelius Tickets are now on sale for the first-ever Birmingham FOOD+Culture Festival, set for Oct.12-15.The festival will feature five signature events over four days, including more than 10 dinners, an amplified farmers market experience and more than 50 featured chefs, mixologists, brewers, pit masters and such. The fun will be spread out over venues around the … [Read more...]