By Sue Murphy I saw a welcome mat the other day that said, “Text when you get here. No need to ring the bell and get the dog involved.” I hear ya, buddy, I hear ya. My dog, Dave, is hypervigilant, always poised to alert me to danger, real or imagined. I keep the TV on in the morning until the school bus goes by. Dave sees the school bus as some kind of assault vehicle … [Read more...]
Saint George Middle Eastern Food Festival to be Held Sept. 23-25
As Saint George Melkite Catholic Church celebrates its centennial year in 2021, it also prepares for its 39th Middle Eastern Food Festival scheduled for Sept. 23-25. Due to a resurgence of the COVID-19 virus, festival organizers have modified this year’s festival out of concern for the safety of patrons and parishioners. This year, the festival will be limited to … [Read more...]
Celebrating the Arts 2020-21
The annual OTMJ Celebrating the Arts issue includes a section dedicated to arts offerings throughout the community. We have highlighted dance companies, theater organizations, musical groups and artists, showcasing the perseverance of creativity throughout the pandemic and into the 2021-22 season. ‘The Last Man Standing’: Homewood Theatre Kicks Off … [Read more...]
UAB Doctors Urge Pregnant Women to Get Vaccinated
By Rubin E. Grant Dr. Jessica Grayson understands COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women and those wanting to become pregnant in the future. It’s why she took part in two of four recent online panel discussions via Zoom that the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine presented and that discussed the latest information available on the … [Read more...]
Finding Community: Sanspointe Dance Company to Showcase Four New Works at Outdoor Performance
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw A new show by Sanspointe Contemporary Dance that tells the story of the evolution of a “sense of community” during the pandemic will debut Sept. 24-25 at the Children’s Fresh Air Farm in Bluff Park. The modern dance “Here” was sparked by conversations organization officials were having in 2020 as they struggled to plan a new season … [Read more...]