By Susan SwaglerThere’s an art-filled – and heartfelt – celebration of life happening at The Joy Gallery in Homewood. A colorful, vibrant show honoring the life and the art of the late Robin Nance Metz is on display until March 12, 2023. Metz’s vivid, whimsical paintings, some of her early work as a graphic artist and the clay sculptures she did later in life are … [Read more...]
Working Late: Singing Santa Brings 40 Years of Joy to Children
By Anne RuisiThe anticipation is high among the young children whispering to each other as Steve Pennington, dressed in a dark green and brown velvet Santa suit trimmed in gold, talks with a visitor at Circa Antiques in Mountain Brook Village. It’s almost as if you can hear them ask, “Is that really Santa?”It is indeed, and within minutes, he’s sitting on a high-backed … [Read more...]
Vestavia Hills Civic Center Opens With Fitness Center, Meeting Areas
By Anne RuisiThe long-anticipated Vestavia Hills Civic Center is open and welcoming residents and others who want to use the facilities.The 100,000-square-foot building is separated into two sections, said Sandi Wilson, a program superintendent with the city of Vestavia Hills, with one side dedicated to the gymnasium and fitness center and offices, and the other set … [Read more...]
The Last Leg: Charities Brace as the Mercedes Marathon Prepares for Its Final Run
By Anne RuisiThe head of The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs, the nonprofit children’s organization that is the primary beneficiary of the Mercedes-Benz Marathon, said that, while the organization will miss the annual event after its last run in February, her group has lined up events and other ways to raise financial support.“It’s a loss but we will be … [Read more...]
Putting on the Ritz: Caterer Talks About Food to Keep Parties and Dinners Festive
By Anne RuisiStumped by what to serve at your upcoming holiday party or Christmas dinner?Award-winning Birmingham caterer Kathy G. Mezrano, owner of Kathy G. & Co. catering service, has some delicious tips to help you and your guests enjoy the festive season. As holiday entertaining usually falls into either party or dinner mode, there are two ways to … [Read more...]