By Loyd McIntoshFrancie Morris’s road to March Madness has come full circle. The Mountain Brook native and freshman phenom helped lead the Samford Lady Bulldogs to a Southern Conference title and a return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 14 years. Part of a talented group of freshmen and sophomores, Morris was an important part of the … [Read more...]
Pure Fun: Novelist, humorist, cartoonist, screenwriter and painter Keith Thomson headlines this year’s Magic City Art Connection.
By Lee HurleyWhen Birmingham resident Keith Thomson got the email inviting him to be the featured artist at this year’s Magic City Art Connection (MCAC), his self-deprecation and humor were in full force: “I saw the email and figured it was sent to me by mistake.”Thomson’s paintings are self-deprecating and funny too and thankfully Birmingham will get to see … [Read more...]
All in the Family: A multi-generational construction business debuts a new Southbend home on this year’s Parade of Homes.
By Madoline Markham KoonceDaniell Burton grew up around construction job sites. His dad builds homes. His grandfather built homes. His two brothers now build homes. You could say the residential construction business is almost genetic for him, but it’s deeply tied to passion too. “With a custom home, you can build something different based on the land or based on … [Read more...]
An Evening in Paris: The Birmingham Museum of Art’s 69th Annual Museum Ball
The Birmingham Museum of Art is preparing to transport guests to the allure and elegance of Paris with its 69th Annual Museum Ball on May 2. This year’s theme, Étoile: A Parisian Affair, draws inspiration from the popular exhibition Monet to Matisse: French Moderns, 1850–1950, celebrating a century of French modern art. Co-chairs Katherine Blount, Ashley Miles and … [Read more...]
A Practical Conversation with Bobby Cope on Building Financial Stability
By Lee Hurley photo by Jordan WaldFinancial planning doesn’t always have to be stiff or complicated. The best insights come from real moments—helping a family after a hurricane, guiding a first-time investor or explaining why paying off a credit card can take priority over investing in the market. That’s how Bobby Cope has been plying his trade as a … [Read more...]