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...]
Studio By the Tracks’ Homewood-based Studio Store to Re-open in Irondale in July
The Studio Store, a Studio By the Tracks gallery for local artists with Autism Spectrum Disorders, closed June 3 for construction. After Studio By the Tracks' annual Art From the Heart Benefit on June 9, the staff will take a few weeks to get the new Studio Store set up at their Irondale location. They expect to re-open at Irondale studio location in early … [Read more...]
VHHS Senior Football Players Announce Plans to Play College Football
On March 21, a reception was held on the senior patio to recognize four Vestavia Hills High School football seniors and their plans following graduation. All four seniors were selected as team captains by the members of Rebel Football team and were three-year starters for the Rebels. The four senior players and the universities they plan to attend are Michael Vice, Samford … [Read more...]
Going for Gold: Seven OTM Girl Scouts Set Examples While Earning 2018-2019 Gold Awards
The Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama recently celebrated 23 Girl Scouts who earned the program’s prestigious Gold Award. The award is the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn. Scouts ages 14 to 17 years old are required to create a meaningful and sustainable project that helps the community locally, nationally or globally. According to the organization, earning a Gold … [Read more...]
Hollywood Couple: Actor Michael O’Neill and Wife, Mary, Share Their Experience in ‘The Industry’
By Emily Williams Reflecting on her success in the film industry, Judy Garland once said she was “born at the age of twelve on an MGM lot.” Today, show business isn’t so tied to location. Technological advancements have made it easier than ever to make a name for yourself and build a career from the comfort of your own phone. Alabama native and career actor Michael O’Neill … [Read more...]