The UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center will once again bring together art, philanthropy and purpose at the 41st annual ArtBLINK Gala, set for Saturday, February 7, at The Kirklin Clinic. Recognized as one of Birmingham’s most anticipated social events, ArtBLINK combines creativity and compassion to support groundbreaking cancer research and patient care.Hosted … [Read more...]
Stewart D. McLaurin Speaks to The Antiquarian Society of Birmingham on the History of White House State Dinners
By Stephanie ByrnePhoto by Jordan WaldThe White House Historical Association’s president, Stewart D. McLaurin, visited The Antiquarian Society of Birmingham to present a fascinating program titled “State Dinners and Cultural Diplomacy: Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the First State Dinner.”McLaurin, who has led the White House Historical Association … [Read more...]
The Culinary Storyteller: Editor, Author and Southern Chef Ivy Odom is on a Roll
By Rebecca WilbertIvy Odom was working as an intern in Time Inc’s test kitchen in September 2016 when her career took a major turn. With permission from her manager, she made a recipe from her childhood, an 18-layer chocolate cake. The cake, which her great-grandmother made for special occasions including Odom’s birthdays, requires patience, perfection and endless … [Read more...]
Over the Mountain Players Of The Year
By Loyd McIntosh Photos by Jordan Wald2025 was a banner year for high school football in the Over the Mountain Journal coverage area, as all three high schools amassed winning records and reached the AHSAA playoffs. Along the way, there were some standout individual performances. Here are the Over the Mountain Journal’s Players of the Year for … [Read more...]
About Town
Thurs.-Sun., Dec. 11-21 To Kill a Mockingbird In honor of Harper Lee’s 100th birthday, Virginia Samford Theatre presents Christopher Sergel’s acclaimed stage adaptation of the classic novel. When: Various showtimes Where: Virginia Samford Theatre Sat., Dec. 13 Gifts for Good Holiday Market Protective Life is hosting its second annual Gifts … [Read more...]