By Ingrid Schnader When Hoover City Councilman Mike Shaw’s daughter Melodi began studying Japanese, Shaw noticed how learning the language and culture gave her a purpose. Now a student at Auburn University with a minor in Asian studies, Melodi’s passion inspired her parents last year to begin a non-profit organization called Destination Hoover International. “Hoover is an … [Read more...]
Patriots Prowess : Homewood Rolls a Seven in State Championships
By Rubin E. Grant When discussing who has the best Over the Mountain high school athletic program, Hoover usually is the first one that comes to mind. The Bucs, who are accustomed to winning multiple state championships in a variety of sports, have been the gold standard for the first two decades of the 21st century. But for the just completed 2018-19 school year, the Bucs … [Read more...]
ASFA Marks Executive Director Meeks’ Retirement With a Celebration
The Alabama School of Fine Arts Foundation hosted a retirement party May 23 to celebrate its executive director, Dr. Michael W. Meeks. Meeks has led ASFA for eight years, capping a 40-year career working in education. The gathering was held in the lobby of the Dorothy Jemison Day Theater at ASFA, which sparkled with tea lights and summer hydrangeas. The festivities … [Read more...]
Something New, Something Traditional: Lillian and Peyton Falkenburg Arrange Fairytale Wedding on Lake Bled in Slovenia
By Emily Williams Once upon a time, in a village far, far away, a Wishing Bell rang out across the calm waters of Lake Bled, pealing out the hopes of a lifetime of happiness for newlyweds. The flowery language may sound like a fairytale, but this story is a reality for Lillian Jones and Peyton Falkenburg, who wed in May on Lake Bled in Slovenia. Though neither of them has … [Read more...]
Red Mountain Theatre Company Developing Arts Campus in Parkside
Red Mountain Theatre Company recently announced the beginning of its Second Act project, creating an arts campus in the Parkside District of Birmingham. The new Arts Campus will be at 1600 Third Ave. S. between 16th and 17th streets south, next to Regions Field. “It has been a dream for us to consolidate our programming in order to better serve our community,” Executive … [Read more...]