By June MathewsFor 65 years, the Birmingham Museum of Art has served as a cultural beacon to the Birmingham community and beyond. Through its permanent collection, special exhibits, social events and educational programs, the museum reaches out to give even those who consider themselves distinctly unartistic a healthy dose of creative inspiration. The tradition … [Read more...]
Double Plays: Rebel Twins Confuse Even Their Coaches
By Lee Davis Through the years, Vestavia Hills football coach Buddy Anderson and his staff have been pretty successful at figuring things out on the football field. But senior Rebel defensive linemen James and Jacob Edwards are good at keeping people confused. Even on the practice field, the coaches aren’t sure which of the Edwards brothers they are working with at a … [Read more...]
It’s All Greek: Annual Festival at Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Celebrates Food, Culture
By Donna Cornelius It’s a few weeks before Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral’s 44th annual Greek Festival, and the church’s banquet hall is buzzing. Women wearing aprons and gloves have gathered for one of several cooking sessions to prepare food for the festival. On this day, they’re making pastichio, a lasagna-style dish that’s always one of the event’s most … [Read more...]
Campus Life: UA’s CrossingPoints Gives Those with Intellectual Disabilities a College Experience
By Donna Cornelius Going to classes, living in dorm rooms and heading out with friends for late-night snacks are everyday parts of college life for many young adults. But for those with intellectual disabilities, these kinds of activities often aren’t the norm. A new program at the University of Alabama is changing that. CrossingPoints, a student transition program on the UA … [Read more...]
Auxiliary Efforts: Amy Grant Concert Will Benefit Big Oak Ranch
By Sarah KuperFor most children, a drugstore birthday card is not much to get excited about unless it includes cash or a check. But for a child living at Big Oak Ranch in Springville, receiving a birthday card could be the first time they’ve gotten a piece of mail with their name on it. “These children are not bad kids or kids that have gotten into trouble. They are … [Read more...]