By Emily Williams Members of the Mountain Brook community gathered in Crestline just off of Church Street the morning of June 3 to welcome back the Crestline Piggly Wiggly. The much-anticipated grand opening was the culmination of more than two years of hard work. “This is a great day for the city,” said Mountain Brook City Manager Sam Gaston. “It is one of the most eagerly … [Read more...]
Martial Art: Homewood Dispatcher Finds Peace in Painting
By Lee DavisKevin Webster has an impressive record of serving his country and his city. Webster served in the U.S. Marines and the Army and saw action in the second Iraq war. Now retired from the military, he works as a dispatcher for the Homewood Police Department. “There’s a certain satisfaction in being a dispatcher,” Webster said. “It’s a good feeling to dispatch … [Read more...]
Blooming Debs: Ballet Guild Hosts Annual Ball of Roses Debut
Guests gathered at the Country Club of Birmingham on June 4 for the 56th annual Ball of Roses. Guests entered the ballroom to be greeted by a colorful oasis of flowers in shades of coral pink and green that was designed by Carole Sullivan of Lagniappe Designs. The event was hosted by the Ballet Guild of Birmingham, led by President Mrs. Miller Beale Girvin. The festivities … [Read more...]
Magic Carpet Ride: Theater Camp Prepares Kids for the Stage
By Emily Williams School is out for the summer and camps are in full swing, offering unoccupied students a chance to spend a few weeks learning something new just for fun. For kids who are looking to take to the stage and hone their acting craft, Birmingham Children's Theatre offers a summer theater camp. For participants such as Homewood Middle School's Danielle Eggers, a … [Read more...]
Triple Threat: John Carroll Triplets Graduate at the Top of the Class
By Emily Williams For triplets Abby, Maggie and Michael Hagelskamp, making it to the top of their graduating class at John Carroll Catholic High School was never a long-term goal, it was something that came quite naturally. “By the time junior year came around, we realized that it was a possibility to finish in the top five,” Abby said. The Hagelskamp siblings grew up in … [Read more...]