By Barry Wise Smith Photos by Jordan WaldThe Altamont SchoolHannah LebensburgerHow has playing tennis shaped your high school experience?I was honored when our coach named me one of our team captains. Playing doubles allowed me to get to know my partner and learn how to read each other on the court. As a singles player, I learned to believe in … [Read more...]
ABOUT TOWN
May 29-June 8DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISEThe heartwarming story of a courtship by letter during World War II is played out on the stage in this play by Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig.WHEN: Various showtimesWHERE: Homewood TheatreMay 30-June 29DISNEY’S FROZEN: THE BROADWAY MUSICALJoin sisters Elsa and Anna on a magical journey during a ferocious … [Read more...]
OTEY’S FEST
Otey’s Tavern Proudly Announces Otey’s Fest 2025!WHEN: Saturday, July 26th, 2025 – RAIN OR SHINE! WHERE: Otey’s Tavern in Crestline – 224 Country Clb Pk. PRICE: $25 Advance tickets on sale now until July 7TH. Price increase to $40.00 July 8thA very limited number of Vulcan Tire & Automative VIP armbands will … [Read more...]
Dynasty: Rebels Sweep Class 7A Tennis Championships
By Rubin E. Grant Photo by Jason DingVestavia Hills tennis coach Oliver Aaron was reluctant to call the Rebels’ dominance in Class 7A a dynasty, but two of his players had no qualms about using the term to describe it. Vestavia Hills boys and girls swept the 2025 Class 7A championships in the 80th AHSAA Tennis Championships April 24-25 at the Mobile … [Read more...]
The Painter & The Golfer: Jovan and Frances Rebula on golf, painting and following your bliss
By Lee Hurley Photos by Jordan Wald and courtesy of the RebulasCatching up with Jovan and Frances Rebula is a little like chasing a butterfly. Thankfully though, in late April just days before leaving for Europe (again), the pair took time to sit down and discuss the trials and tribulations of choosing professions both challenging and sublime.Frances Patrick … [Read more...]