By Anne RuisiThe theme from “Schindler’s List” resonated from the violin played by virtuoso Niv Ashkenazi on the stage at Birmingham’s Red Mountain Theater, producing the heartrending music that won composer John Williams an Oscar.Ashkenazi’s performance was not only a highlight of L’Chaim, the Sept. 18 program from the Alabama Holocaust Education Center. It … [Read more...]
Artwork Inspired by Women: Charles Billingsley Performs for Portraits of Hope
By Anne RuisiNoted Christian singer Charles Billingsley is the headliner of a Nov. 3 concert at Samford University Wright Center featuring the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.Presented by the Samford University Wright Center and Portraits of Hope, the 7 p.m. concert is a departure for Billingsley as it’s an evening of American standards and classics with songs from his … [Read more...]
Her Story: A Postponed Mammogram Might Have Made the Difference Between Living and Dying, Cancer Survivor Says
One of my earliest childhood memories is waiting outside of my dying grandmother’s bedroom while my parents stood at her bedside. She battled breast cancer long before we knew about early detection and cancer typing. In my early 20s, I had three benign breast tumors surgically removed. One of my sisters, at the age of 40, was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast … [Read more...]
Sweet Sixteen: Antiques at The Gardens Never Goes Out of Style
By Donna CorneliusFrom furniture built long ago to designers whose aesthetics are shaping modern sensibilities, Antiques at the Gardens is a showcase for timeless beauty.The 16th annual event, hosted by the Friends of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, kicks off Sept. 29 and runs through Oct. 2. It includes 12 speakers, 22 dealers and about … [Read more...]
Comfort and Joy: Designer Alex Papachristidis Loves Making People Feel at Home
By Donna CorneliusWhen Alex Papachristidis arrives for this year’s Antiques at the Gardens show, it will be the noted designer’s first visit to Birmingham. But chances are he’ll feel right at home.“I think that I was Southern in another life,” he said. “I have lots of friends who are Southerners, and they all have a wonderful sense of hospitality and are so welcoming. I … [Read more...]