By Rubin E. GrantUsually the start of a new year brings more clients to the Three15 cycling studio in Homewood, with folks looking to honor their resolutions of shedding a few pounds and improving their fitness.But this year is different. Because the COVID-19 pandemic continues to linger, there haven’t been as many people signing up for classes this month, … [Read more...]
Something New: Tricia’s Treasures Opens Second-Floor Gallery Dedicated to Alabama Artists
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw When Matthew Monroe and his daughter Anna Grace looked at the second floor of Tricia’s Treasures, a packed waiting room for unsold items, they saw potential for something new. The father-daughter team collaborated to create Alabama Treasures, an art gallery on the second floor of the Homewood store that features 25 Alabama artists. In early … [Read more...]
Tenacious: Goldfarb Recounts His Life in Newly Released Memoir
By Rubin E. Grant When Birmingham- Southern made the decision to move from NCAA Division I to Division III in 2006, Preston Goldfarb was so disenchanted, he decided to write a book. Goldfarb started the Panthers’ soccer program in 1983 and turned it into a national powerhouse in NAIA. He relished the opportunity to compete in Division I, but six years after BSC … [Read more...]
Homes for the Holidays: Lots of New Sights Await Visitors During Samford Legacy League’s Christmas Home Tour
By Sharon SmithFive festively decorated houses will be open for visitors during Samford Legacy League’s 11th annual Christmas Home Tour on Dec. 9. This annual community event raises funds to provide transformational scholarships for students with significant financial need and challenging circumstances. Since its inception, the tour has featured 43 homes and … [Read more...]
A Grand Entrance: Friends Patty B. Driscoll, Katharine Marx Open Artistic Doors Together
By Donna Cornelius The newest chapter in artist Patty B. Driscoll’s creative story is inspired by women. Thus, it’s fitting that another woman who’s a friend and fellow artist is helping her write it. Driscoll’s Agatha Studio is a collection of decorative brass door knockers, each of which has a strong female for its namesake – and a captivating story behind it. Katharine … [Read more...]