Homewood City Schools and McWane Science Center recently partnered on a new program to combine lunch and science during the school Covid-19 closure. Homewood City Schools provided free meals to children under 18 during the school closures this spring, and each meal packet included a Science Challenge card provided by the education department at McWane Science … [Read more...]
BCT Introduces Virtual Cardboard Puppet Theatre Series
According to the Birmingham Children’s Theatre, when it comes to a formulating a theatrical performance there are four of the main ingredients required: a performer, an audience, a story and a space. Due to social distancing guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic, BCT performers are unable to stand on their stage in front of an audience. In order to continue its mission … [Read more...]
Kulture City Virtual Race Earns Guinness World Record Title
It was confirmed on May 6 by Guinness World Records that Vestavia Hills-based non-profit KultureCity broke the world record title for “the most people running/jogging online simultaneously. The title was achieved during the organization’s Stay at Home Race for Autism, held on April 26 during National Autism Awareness month. The race, hosted via Zoom, mobilized race-goers … [Read more...]
Send in the Troup’s: Pizza Restaurant Opening in Cahaba Heights With Curbside Service
By Emily Williams While numerous restaurants and businesses have closed doors during the coronavirus pandemic, Terrill and Ashley Brazelton have been working hard to open theirs. When the Vestavia Hills couple opens Troup’s Pizza this week in Cahaba Heights, they will be sticking to curbside service and a limited menu. Troup’s has taken over the space formerly occupied by … [Read more...]
Alabama Symphony Orchestra Cancels Summer Concerts in Railroad Park
The Alabama Symphony Orchestra has extended its event cancellations through June 7, which means the Symphony in the Summer concerts planned for Railroad Park June 5-7 will not go on.“It has been a joy over the last decade to gather with friends, family and loved ones to celebrate the start of the summer. Though we cannot gather with you at this time, we hope to perform for … [Read more...]