By Lauren Helmer My father changed my life one day when he wrote me a note, and the significance of that note really set my compass for the rest of my life,” said Oak Mountain resident Billy Ivey. “When I was 14, he was diagnosed with ALS, and when I was 15, I got cut from the basketball team. And I was devastated, because my father was a great athlete,” Ivey said. “I … [Read more...]
Surgeons’ Ties That Bind: Doctors John and Winn Mathews Say Working Together Has Deepened Their Father-Son Bond
By Sam Prickett Dr. John Mathews tried to talk his son, Winn, out of becoming a surgeon. “It’s a difficult life,” he said, and after a 40-year career as a surgeon, he would know. But Winn decided to follow in his father’s footsteps anyway. Some inspiration came from reading Dr. Ben Carson’s 1992 autobiography “Gifted Hands” while he was in third grade, Winn said, but he also … [Read more...]
It Takes Two: Homewood Theatre Announces Permanent Location at Brookwood Village
By Emily Williams The Homewood Theatre recently announced it will have a permanent location at Brookwood Village, on Lakeshore Drive. Since its founding in 2016, the theater has shared space with The Dance Foundation. But theater Executive Director Kyle Bass said the theater started to feel cramped. The group will be moving into its new location, across the corridor from … [Read more...]
Officially, I’m Out
By Sue Murphy I used to say that the worst job in the universe was being a hockey goalie. Besides the unattractive mask and cumbersome knee pads, there was the little matter of being the last defense against rock hard objects being hurled at you at very high speeds. Oh, and it’s very, very cold. Now, however, I know that I was wrong. Go ahead. Slap shot that puck … [Read more...]
The Enchanted Garden: Ballet Guild of Birmingham Hosts 59th Annual Ball of Roses
Guests were immersed in an enchanting rose garden as they entered The Country Club of Birmingham on June 1 for the 59th annual Ball of Roses, benefiting the Alabama Ballet. The room was filled with shades of coral and bright pink florals accented with live trees and greenery. The evening began with the debut of this year’s 58 presentees in a seated dinner for members and … [Read more...]