By Sam Prickett The idea for Campesino Rum started when Hatton Smith Jr. was living deep in the remote Panamanian jungle. “I lived down there on a farm out in the woods, kind of in the middle of nowhere,” he said. Smith had some familiarity with the country; his family, which has owned Royal Cup Coffee since 1950, had traveled to Panama throughout Smith’s childhood, and when … [Read more...]
Samford Adds Late Governor and Banker to Men’s Hall of Fame
Former Gov. Albert P. Brewer and banking trail blazer Harry B. Brock Jr. will be inducted into the Alabama Men’s Hall of Fame on Sept. 17. The annual induction luncheon is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. at The Club in Homewood. The program recognizes men native to or most closely identified with Alabama who have made significant contributions on a state, national or international … [Read more...]
OTM Communities Plan Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremonies
On Sept. 11, communities across the country will recognize Patriot Day. The annual day of remembrance honors the more than 3,000 victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The city of Hoover’s ceremony will feature keynote speaker retired Maj. Gen. David P. Burford of Vestavia Hills. Burford was one of the first people mobilized in the War on … [Read more...]
That’s the Ticket
By Sue MurphyThis was a good summer for movies. With “Aladdin” and “The Lion King” coming out back-to-back, it was like a Disney-palooza. While the thermometer hovered at 95 degrees, I spent many happy hours sitting in the dark with my Junior Mints. I also went to see Red Mountain Theatre’s production of “Matilda,” which was great fun. No Junior Mints there, but I … [Read more...]
Lay Off of Them Shoes: Alabama Ballet Starts Its Season With Blue Suede Shoes
Alabama Ballet’s first major performance of the 2019/2020 season will be “Blue Suede Shoes,” being presented Oct. 4-6 at the BJCC Concert Hall.Dennis Nahat’s full-length ballet, danced to 36 master recordings of Elvis Presley songs, combines classical dance with classic rock, extending traditional ballet to rock and disco. The rock-and-roll ballet, with a good helping of … [Read more...]