By Donna Cornelius Les Dames d’Escoffier International’s Birmingham chapter, an organization of more than 70 female leaders in food, beverage and hospitality arts, has scheduled its 2020 fundraiser for Oct. 18. LDEI Birmingham usually hosts a big, in-person party called Southern Soirée, but this year’s fundraiser will look and feel different because of coronavirus … [Read more...]
BMA To Reopen On October 6
The Birmingham Museum of Art announced this morning plans to reopen its doors to the public on Oct. 6 with visitor attendance limited to 50% capacity. According to a release, the museum has been carefully monitoring the rate of COVID-19 in Jefferson County and has been engaged in ongoing discussions with public health experts, the City of Birmingham, and its Board of … [Read more...]
Wall to Wall: Art Inspired by Birmingham Environment Will Greet Visitors When the Museum of Art Reopens
By Emily Williams It has been nearly six months since the white-walled entrance of the Birmingham Museum of Art greeted visitors. With the date of the reopening set for Oct. 6, BMA senior curator Emily Hanna, who is curator of the Arts of Africa and the Americas, and Hugh Kaul Curator of Contemporary Art Hallie Ringle are working on a new exhibit to greet future … [Read more...]
‘A Little Life Lesson’: Homewood Family’s Book-Lending Library Provides Antiracist Literature for All Ages
By Emily Williams It looks a bit like an oversized birdhouse, a bright red and blue book-sharing hub on Clermont Drive in Homewood. What’s perhaps more eye-catching than its color is the large black lettering along each side that announces “Antiracist Little Library.” On Aug. 27, the Berthiaume family awoke to find that their little library out in the front yard had been … [Read more...]
Sunset Celebration: BBG’s Birmingham Blooms Will Be a Special Night for Supporters
By Donna CorneliusIn past years, Antiques at the Gardens has been one of the most anticipated annual events at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The multi-day autumn extravaganza has featured antiques dealers, artists and artisans, designers, speakers, authors, and tastemakers – and it’s typically drawn a crowd of people eager to buy, learn and be entertained. Current … [Read more...]