By Ashley SmithSamford University has partnered with the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Maus Contemporary art gallery and the Wiregrass Museum to present the first Alabama solo exhibition for the late Thornton Dial Sr.The overall multi-venue retrospective will include “Thornton Dial: I, Too, Am … [Read more...]

By Alec HarveyBirmingham’s theater scene lost one of its greats this year as Carl Stewart, who for more than 40 years at Birmingham Festival Theatre and Terrific New Theatre helped mold what Birmingham theater is today, died at the age of 80.“Carl was a larger-than-life presence who took up a lot of space in the room,” an announcement of his death by TNT stated. “Some … [Read more...]

By Ashley SmithThe School of the Arts at Samford University has a performance season planned that includes almost 100 events, including well-known artists, student ensembles and faculty events.  The season includes the annual Davis Architects Guest Artist Series, the Emma Taylor Theatre for Youth Series, the Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman Theatre and Dance … [Read more...]

Allison O. Skinner of Vestavia Hills (pictured) is the recipient of the 2021 Nina Miglionico Paving the Way Award, presented by the Women Lawyers Section of the Birmingham Bar Association on Aug. 18.The 2021 ceremony was postponed due to COVID-19.“I’m very, very honored,” Skinner said.The award recognizes lawyers who have actively paved the way for success and … [Read more...]

             The Linly Heflin Unit will celebrate its 63rd annual Scholarship Fashion Show on Oct. 12.The annual cocktail gala is the primary fundraiser for the organization and will be held at The Club. This year’s fashion show again will be coordinated with … [Read more...]