Story and Photos by Sarah OwensJust off Interstate 20 in Irondale, tucked beside youth baseball fields and family traffic, sits a storefront unlike any other in the Birmingham area.Inside, visitors can sample different honeys, peek inside a bee colony, browse shelves of beekeeping equipment and candles made from local beeswax or sign up for classes on … [Read more...]
Alabama Symphony Orchestra Dedication
As the Alabama Symphony Orchestra season drew to a close over Memorial Day Weekend, Resident Conductor Chris Confessore, Associate Conductor Daniel Cho and a gathering of musicians, volunteers, hosts, staff and supporters came together at the home of Liz Saunders in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Highland Park to celebrate the collaborative spirit that defined a … [Read more...]
From Hearing Loss to Helping Others: Local author teaches inclusion through her children’s book.
By Mary Clare Ingram Photo by Jordan WaldAt two years old, Elizabeth Hubbard was diagnosed with 96 percent hearing loss. Now, she has written a children’s book to teach the value of inclusion of those with disabilities. Her book, Summertime on West Montcrest, uses the lessons she has learned throughout her life to show kids the often-overlooked beauty of … [Read more...]
The Psychiatrist: Kyle Echols explores what it means to work with the mind.
By Lee Hurley Photo by Jordan WaldKyle Echols is a well-known and well-regarded psychiatrist who has been practicing in Birmingham for 35 years. For those of us who think too much, it’s interesting to peek into the life of someone who has spent his career trying to decipher and adjust the mind’s arcane trajectory. There isn’t a simple explanation for Echols’ … [Read more...]
Membership has its Benefits…: Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens offer membership May.
By Barry Wise SmithAnyone who has spent time at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens (BBG) knows that it is a community treasure. What people might not know is how the Friends of BBG provide critical support to the Gardens. Since its founding in 1964, the nonprofit has worked with the City of Birmingham Park and Recreation Board to make BBG a resource to the whole community … [Read more...]