Local fashion professionals discuss trends and highlight what's in store for the upcoming spring season. APPLAUSE DANCEWEAR, 1629 Oxmoor Rd., Homewood TRENDS In the dance world, we are seeing a big upswing in athleisure wear with yoga pants, athletic shorts, and leggings. We are also experiencing a shift towards more conservative lines … [Read more...]
Team Effort: Eagans ‘Surprised and Humbled’ by Heart Ball Recognition
By Rubin E. GrantDr. Tom Eagan and his wife, Kendall Eagan, consider themselves a team, since they have been married for 36 years.So, the couple, who live in Mountain Brook, are thrilled that they are being recognized as the 2022 Heart Ball honorees. The American Heart Association will host the 35th annual Birmingham Heart Ball on March 12 at 6 p.m. at … [Read more...]
Mending Kids’ Hearts: Children’s Is a Leader in the Treatment of Congenital Heart Defect
Children’s of Alabama is backing several events to spread awareness of congenital heart disease during American Heart Month. Children’s has one of the largest pediatric cardiovascular programs in the Southeast. The team at the Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center of Alabama at Children’s has more than 14,000 patient encounters each year. In 2021, staff performed more … [Read more...]
A Merry Monarch: Tommy Roberts Will Reign Over This Year’s Beaux Arts Krewe Ball
By Donna CorneliusThe Beaux Arts Krewe Ball made its festive debut in Birmingham in 1966. In the 50-plus years since that time, the annual gala has created many beloved traditions – among them, the selection of a king and queen to reign over the festivities, the presentation of princesses and a colorful pageant. But, like many social gatherings, last year’s … [Read more...]
Breaking New Ground: Grandview Doctor Uses New Device in AFib Patient for First Time in Southeast U.S.
By Ally MorrisonDr. Anil Rajendra says he has always been intrigued by the cardiovascular system. He understood it intuitively when he was taking biology in school, he said, and his interest revived after he went to medical school. Last month, the cardiologist broke new ground in the treatment of atrial fibrillation when he used the Octaray Mapping … [Read more...]