By Rubin E. GrantSoprano Sadie Goodman will perform at a concert in two weeks, but she doesn’t know what she’s going to sing.She’s perfectly fine with that.That’s because Goodman will be performing in concert with Charles Billingsley, one of Christian music’s most distinctive artists for nearly 30 years, during the Portraits of Hope’s “It’s Christmas Time Again” … [Read more...]
‘Something Special’: Mountain Brook’s Hannah Parant Voted 2023 OTM Volleyball Player of the Year
By Rubin E. GrantFor four years, Mountain Brook coach Maddie Gardner watched Hannah Parant grow and mature as a volleyball player, becoming one of the best in the state.“She’s something special,” Gardner said. “She has a passion for volleyball that is unmatched. As she got older, she learned how to handle pressure situations and not be so stressed out. This year, she … [Read more...]
Extravagant Tablescapes: Creative Tables Create Funding for Scholarships
By June MathewsOn an ordinary day, setting the table is simple. Put a plate and utensils at everyone’s place, then have a seat and pass the mashed potatoes.But on an extraordinary day, setting the table becomes a creative experience – on a day such as Oct. 12, for instance, when members of The Guild of the Birmingham Music Club set 17 tables for a cause at the … [Read more...]
Spotlighting the River: Inspired by the Cahaba, Local Artist Wins Best in Show
By June MathewsFresh out of college with an art education degree and new to the Birmingham area, Jessica McClurg sought to make connections in the local art world. She naturally gravitated to the Birmingham Museum of Art, where she currently serves as a teaching artist two nights a week. As opportunities arise, she also teaches in a museum-based after-school … [Read more...]
Life on the Farm
My wife is one of nine children and she has roughly 52 first cousins. Before I proceed, let me briefly divert to John Denver.John Denver? Millennials may say, “Who the heck was he?” Well, he was actually one of the top-selling pop music artists of the 1970’s. “Take Me Home, Country Roads” was one of his #1 hits, but many of his songs focused on country life. Here are some … [Read more...]