By Kaitlin Candelaria Roy Hudson is no stranger to the theater scene in Alabama. He was named teacher of the year in Alabama in 2008 – the first time a fine arts teacher had ever claimed the title. He founded the now well-known Shades Valley Theatre Academy at Shades Valley High School, where he taught for more than 15 years. And now he’s added a new entry to his resume; in … [Read more...]
Piqué-ng Interest: The Czernobil Sisters Sauté Into a New Saison
By Emily Williams Everything was beautiful at the ballet, in the words of lyricist Edward Kleban, and those words are still true in Birmingham as the Alabama Ballet looks forward to its 2015-2016 season. After all, the demands of ballet are rigorous and constant, and that doesn’t change during the summer performance break, which sisters Alana and Ariana Czernobil know all too … [Read more...]
Keeping Up With Keith: Gallery 1930 Owner Plans Expansion, Second Studio
By Kaitlin Candelaria Meredith Keith never intended to be an artist. In fact, she went to college to become a doctor. Although she describes herself as an “artsy-craftsy” child, her love for creating art is something she almost grew into on accident during her college years. “I was apprenticing for a man who did interiors and we were painting the walls, floors and ceilings … [Read more...]
Rolling in the Dough: Bare Naked Noodles’ Linda Croley Has a Passion for Pasta
By Donna Cornelius Bare Naked Noodles is not your average eatery. For starters, you may think your GPS has gone bonkers when you follow its directions to the café and arrive at a sprawling office complex in Hoover. But you’re in the right place. Go into the building’s East or West entrances and, as Bare Naked Noodles owner Linda Croley says, “Just follow your nose.” From 8 … [Read more...]
The Long Run: Smith Has High Goals for Senior Season
By Lee Davis For those unfamiliar with the sport, cross-country running can, almost literally, sound like a walk in the park. After all, the athletes are competing in an attractive wooded setting with pristine running trails and are surrounded by nature. So how hard can that be? Actually, cross-country is one of the most demanding sports an athlete can choose. The five … [Read more...]