By Nausicaa ChuIn 1939, Henry Aizenman was a fun-loving, adventurous child: the kind who had a girlfriend at age six, loved skating on frozen rivers and imagined a little man lived inside the radio.He was also a Polish Jew during the Nazi invasion.In 1945, Americans liberated him from the Wöbbelin concentration camp after one of the worst mass genocides in history. … [Read more...]
The French (Art) Connection: The Birmingham Museum of Art kicks off its 75th Year with Monet to Matisse: French Moderns 1850-1950.
By Barry Wise SmithFor 75 years, the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA) has been the city’s bastion of culture, with the stated mission of sparking the creativity, imagination and liveliness of Birmingham by connecting all its people to the experience, meaning and joy of art. Mission accomplished! And to start BMA’s 75th anniversary year off strong, they are … [Read more...]
Happily Ever After: Hannah Dean and Matthew Bygrave’s spring wedding celebrated love and deep ties to their home state.
By Madoline Markham KoonceLittle did Hannah Dean know when she attended mass each Sunday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church growing up that her future husband was sitting just pews away from her each week–or that their wedding would take place in that very church.Fast forward a decade or two to when Whitney Bygrave, a friend of Hannah’s sister, had an idea for a … [Read more...]
Homewood, Vestavia Hills Welcome New Coaches Leading Girls Basketball Into a New Era
By Loyd McIntoshPhotos by Jordan WaldThe 2025-2026 girls basketball season is underway, and Homewood and Vestavia Hills have new coaches roaming the sidelines this year. Homewood’s Jason Harlow and Vestavia Hills’ Crosby Morrison bring with them a history of excellence and a vision to take their programs to new heights.Harlow comes to … [Read more...]
Trinity Troop 97 Welcomes Four Eagles
Boy Scout Troop 97, based at Trinity United Methodist Church in Homewood, held an Eagle Court of Honor in December to recognize its four newest Eagle Scouts. Here are the newest Eagle Scouts and their Service projects: Pearson Hart Project: Alabama Wildlife Center – Raptor Wing Service DoorPearson chose to support the Alabama Wildlife Center in Oak … [Read more...]