By Ally MorrisonJeffrey Compton was just taking his cooking back to his roots when he won the 7th Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off on May 18.Compton, executive chef at a new restaurant opening in Homewood called The Battery, grew up in Destin, Florida, eating fresh seafood and produce from the Gulf region.“The competition entailed using … [Read more...]
Euphonious 2.0: Tech and Tunes Festival Returns to the Birmingham Zoo
By Ally MorrisonWhen Bradley Metrock, a 1999 graduate of Vestavia Hills High School, moved back to the Birmingham area after living in Nashville for 20 years, he was faced with a twinge of loss. He missed City Stages.So, Metrock meshed his love of music and technology together along with a dash of nostalgia to bring music back to the Magic City on … [Read more...]
Side By Side: Encore Respite Program’s Choral Group Raises Money for Ukraine
By Ally MorrisonThe choral group from Canterbury United Methodist Church’s respite program will be taking to the stage June 7 for a concert to benefit the Ukrainian community.Patti Williams has been the Encore Community Respite Program director for nearly six years and said she is thrilled to finally be able to present the Side by Side Community Chorus on stage … [Read more...]
‘Perfect Match’: Vestavia Hills Chamber Selects Michelle Hawkins to Be President
Michelle Hawkins, former owner/ operator of Alabama Weddings Magazine, has been chosen as the next president of the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce, replacing 20-year veteran Karen Odle, who is retiring.Sandra Cleveland, 2022 chair of the chamber, recently announced the decision made by the chamber’s board of directors.“The search committee identified … [Read more...]
Theresa’s Angels: Blind Senior Continues Making Clay Angels, Giving Them to Special People in Her Life
By Ally MorrisonAs a retired elementary art teacher, Jo Ann Brown has seen a lot of natural talent. But she said the most incredible talent she has seen comes from one of her dear friends, Theresa Thrasher. “My journey from teaching kids to facilitating hand-built clay for seniors in Homewood led me to Theresa, an incredibly talented senior lady who makes porcelain … [Read more...]