By Sue Murphy The eclipse was amazing, wasn’t it? I sat out in my driveway wearing my ISO-approved glasses and made a day of it. Actually, I sat off in the shade and emerged every few minutes to peer upward because, even at the eclipse-peak, it was just too darn hot. The sun is a double-edged marvel. Plants need sunlight to grow. Our bodies need sunlight to zip up our Vitamin … [Read more...]
Three Brothers Don Pink to Support Their Sister
By Sarah KuperCary Wahlheim was able to win her battle against breast cancer with the support of doctors, procedures and her three big brothers.Norman, Bayard and Ingram Tynes are all participants in this year’s Real Men Wear Pink campaign.“Cary is the fourth child with three older brothers,” Norman Tynes said, “We all flocked to her. We are … [Read more...]
From Flappers to Hipsters: Virginia Samford Theatre Celebrates 90th Year Entertaining Adults and Shaping Children
By Emily WilliamsIn 1927 Birmingham, The Little Theatre opened its doors to the local arts community, and there it has stood for 90 years.Now named The Virginia Samford Theatre, the facility has not only been a pillar of the Birmingham arts community, but its foundation.The theater will be kicking off its 90th anniversary season with a … [Read more...]
Witness to History: Friedman Honored by Birmingham Holocaust Education Center in Broadway-Inspired Program
By DeBorah LaymanWhen it comes to improving life in greater Birmingham, there is scarcely an organization, an initiative, a program or a movement that has not been touched by Cathy O. Friedman.“I lived through the Civil Rights era,” said Friedman, a Mountain Brook native. “When I got older and had a voice, I knew I wanted to work for human rights. I knew … [Read more...]
Area Churches Unite in Women’s City Prayer Breakfast
By Sarah KuperOn Sept. 29, women from all over the area will gather to pray for Birmingham.The city prayer breakfast is sponsored by Canterbury United Methodist Church and City Lights Ministries.City Lights Ministries is an organization of women from many different churches in Birmingham who are committed to pray for and serve the community of … [Read more...]