By Sam Prickett Mayor Frank Brocato delivered his annual State of the City address to the Hoover Chamber of Commerce on March 18, recapping the hardships of the previous year and promising a “much better” 2021. COVID-19, he said, “challenged us as we’d never imagined,” but also revealed “the strength of the community, its character and the kindness of our citizens.” He … [Read more...]
Highlighting Birmingham’s Hidden History: Local Filmmaker Documents Greek-Owned Restaurants
By Shannon Thomason A short film about Birmingham’s tradition of Greek-owned restaurants premiered recently during the Southern Foodways Alliance’s 2021 Spring Symposium. The documentary “Philoxenia,” by Birmingham-based filmmaker and University of Alabama at Birmingham alumna Jessica Chriesman, of Homewood, featured Ted’s Restaurant, Demetri’s BBQ, Johnny’s Restaurant, The … [Read more...]
Get Your Motor Running: Museums to Satisfy Spring Break Adventure Seekers Close to Home
In addition to our feature story on the Cook Museum of Natural Science, here is a list of museums that are just a day trip away: Birmingham Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum In addition to its professional automobile and motorcycle race course, Barber Motorsports offers a museum dedicated to the preservation, interpretation, exhibition and history of motorcycles, … [Read more...]
Spark Imagination: Newly Re-imagined Cook Museum of Natural Science Makes Waves as Travel Destination
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw With spring break holidays happening this month, many vacationers may be opting to remain close to home and wait for the light at the end of the pandemic to draw nearer. Rather than heading to crowded beaches or taking a long driving trip to mountains states away, why not check out some exciting places to learn and grow close to home. The Cook … [Read more...]
Double Time: Mitchell’s Place Looks Forward to Two Major Fundraisers in April
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw During the pandemic, organizations such as Mitchell’s Place didn’t get a break. According to Mitchell’s Place co-founder Nancy Meisler, the facility was closed for about a three-week period at the beginning of the pandemic to adapt to health and safety measures. It then picked back up and continued providing its essential programming and services … [Read more...]