By Barry Wise SmithThe Homewood Arts Council is currently presenting Two Men, Two Friends, Two Visions: Works by Ted Metz and Scott Vaughn Owen, an exhibition bringing together two accomplished Alabama artists and friends whose distinctly different bodies of work share a deep connection to craftsmanship, materials, construction and the process of … [Read more...]
CENTENNIAL WEEKEND KICKS OFF WITH GALA BENEFITTING MISS SIM’S GARDEN
On October 15 at City Hall Plaza and Rosewood Hall, community leaders, residents and businesses will celebrate 100 years of Homewood in turn-of-the-century glam at the Homewood Centennial Gala. A pre-party on the SoHo Plaza will feature a red-carpet welcome, DJ Chris Sarris and a celebrity guest will be emceeing, Homewood High School photography students will act as … [Read more...]
A SPECTACLE of DESIGN: Over the past 20 years, Antiques at the Gardens has become a destination like no other for anyone who appreciates antiques and well-appointed interiors
By Madoline Markham KoonceThe story of Antiques at the Gardens is a story of people and their passions. It’s a story of antiques dealers and interior designers, volunteers and enthusiasts. And it’s a story of pivots and innovation, growth and evolution that all began in 2006 as a fundraiser for the 67.5 acres of wonderland that is Birmingham Botanical Gardens.The … [Read more...]
Show Me The Line: A new documentary highlights the rollercoaster of fertility medicine and the power of art to connect us
By Nausicaa ChuBirmingham’s Emily Capilouto knows her way around the healthcare system. She worked in India on cervical cancer screening access, has two master’s degrees in epidemiology and medical anthropology and directs outreach initiatives for prostate cancer at the Mike Slive Foundation.But nothing could have prepared her for her quest to … [Read more...]
Growing Season: Vestavia gardeners transformed a corner of Highway 31—and gained admirers from as far away as New Zealand.
By Nausicaa ChuMost people pass the Vestavia Hills Corner Garden at 40 miles per hour. The garden is a brief flash of pink, yellow and orange before cars whisk into the grays and beiges of Highway 31. The garden is in a strange spot—nestled in a corner between a four-lane highway and Shades Crest Road, surrounded by power lines, highway signs and noisy … [Read more...]