“Art is the signature of civilizations,” said Grammy Award-winning opera singer Beverly Sills.And that artistic signature can be seen all around the Over the Mountain area. Dance and music companies, galleries, museums and theaters abound and offer plenty of opportunities to participate, to learn or just to appreciate.Our directory is a partial list of organizations … [Read more...]
Agricultural Academy: Farm School Returns to Stone Hollow This Spring
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorClass is back in session for Over the Mountain residents who want to learn about life on the farm.Stone Hollow Farmstead in Harpersville is resuming its Farm School classes this spring to introduce children to the joys and challenges of farm life.“Guests will get to tour our Grade A dairy and creamery, explore the herb and … [Read more...]
Hamming It Up: New Products Promote Birmingham’s Nicknames
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhen Jason Johnson moved his family from Atlanta in 2012, he was puzzled when he heard people refer to his new hometown as "B'ham" or "The Ham" when referring to Birmingham proper and the surrounding metro area.But now that the part-time artist and father of four has settled in Hoover, he's determined to spread the word about his … [Read more...]
Homewood Has New Hearing Loss Clinic
A hearing loss clinic in the heart of Homewood recently held an open house.Dr. Brian J. McCool and Dr. Tarika Bhuta hosted the event as the official opening of Sonology Hearing Clinic on Independence Drive.McCool and Bhuta, who are married, started seeing patients in the clinic in July after practicing medicine in the Birmingham area for more than 10 years.Both … [Read more...]
Hoover: Couple Starts Music Studio, Academy
An Over the Mountain couple recently realized a lifelong dream by opening a music studio and academy in Hoover.Shane and Shauna Nichols opened Stickandstrum Academy on David Green Road in Riverchase in January.Stickandstrum Academy offers private and group music lessons in guitar, bass, drums, piano and ukulele."What sets us apart is that where most teachers end … [Read more...]