By Rubin E. GrantAs he stood on the sideline before Briarwood Christian’s season-opening volleyball game, Chris Camper wondered to himself what he was doing there.After 25 years in education and a 22-year coaching career that included stops at Spain Park, Mountain Brook and Hoover, Camper retired at the end of the 2021 season to spend more time with his family and on … [Read more...]
Mississippi on the Menu: FOOD+Culture Welcomes a ‘Top Chef’ Favorite to Birmingham
By Donna CorneliusThe Baker is coming to Birmingham, and he’s bringing some Mississippi flavor with him.The Magnolia State’s Nick Wallace is one of the culinary stars who will be in town this month to participate in the second ever FOOD+Culture Festival. But despite his nickname, his specialties aren’t cookies, cakes and pies.A Mississippi native who still calls the … [Read more...]
Go West Young Man: Mountain Brook Native Elliott Callaway Finds Musical Success in the City of Angels
By Lee HurleyIt had been a busy month for Elliott Callaway, who lives in Los Angeles, a mere 2,100 miles from his hometown of Mountain Brook. The 33-year-old singer, songwriter and guitarist had already played 10 gigs in August with a week left to go. “I’ll play any gig as long as it seems appealing,” Callaway said. “I’ve played senior living facilities, … [Read more...]
Movement for Everyone: Dance Foundation Tailors Lessons for Adaptive Dance
The Dance Foundation has been counting students with disabilities among its clientele for years and last season offered a new class, Ballet/Modern, Adaptive Learning for students from 8 to 15 years old. Students with disabilities or learning differences typically are integrated into classes at The Dance Foundation, but the new class was designed for students who would … [Read more...]
Pieces of the Past: Hoover Artist Takes Recycling to a Fine Art
By June MathewsFor the average kid in 20th-century America, flipping through the pages of the Sears Roebuck catalog inspired holiday wish lists. But for young Dan Bynum, those same pages inspired art.“The economical black and white illustrations were a catalyst for my imagination,” he said. “I have an affinity for combining elements and concepts that do not … [Read more...]