The Inaugural Sidewalk Jewish Film Festival is set for Nov. 21-24 at the new Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema. A cinematic exploration of Jewish culture, history, art and life in Israel, the festival will include an opening night reception, panels, workshops, networking events and a closing night party featuring a tasting of Jewish cuisine. It is presented by the Birmingham … [Read more...]
Annual IPC House Tour to Feature Three Homes Decorated for the Holidays
For the 70th year, Independent Presbyterian Church will host its Holiday House Tour, featuring three homes and IPC decked out for the holidays. The tours will take place Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Dec. 15, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Homes featured on the tour will include Caroline Gidiere, 2932 Fairway Drive; Vawter Stratford, 2821 Stratford Road; and Doug … [Read more...]
‘Refuse to Lose’: State Volleyball Championship Caps Magical Season for Mountain Brook
By Rubin E. GrantWhen Mountain Brook beat Briarcrest Christian School in the final of the Juanita Boddie Invitational in August at the Hoover Finley Center, Spartans head volleyball coach Vickie Nichols didn’t realize how big a deal it was.Nichols knew the victory meant the Spartans were champions of the Boddie tournament for the first time in school history, and she … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Morning Ritual: LJCC to Host Sam Lapidus Montclair Run
Before turkeys are carved, the Levite Jewish Community Center will kick-off Thanksgiving Day by hosting the annual Sam Lapidus Montclair Run. The Nov. 28 event will include a 5K, 10K and 1-mile fun run, all benefiting the Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children's of Alabama and the LJCC. The run honors the life of the late Sam Lapidus, an LJCC … [Read more...]
Smart Skin MedSpa Moves to Downtown Homewood Location
By Ingrid SchnaderSmart Skin MedSpa, a full-service spa featuring anti-aging and acne treatments as well as injectables, has opened its downtown Homewood storefront after a year of renovations.The storefront, located at 1931 29th Ave. S. in Homewood, is walking distance from 18th Street. Lacey Edwards, who owns the spa with her mom, said the building has a long … [Read more...]