On Sept. 13, 16,000 students were named semifinalists in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Corp. competition, which awards approximately 7,500 scholarships each year. The list included a number of Over the Mountain students, each recognized as being among the highest-scoring students out of the 1.6 million high school juniors who took the 2017 Preliminary SAT/National Merit … [Read more...]
From Flappers to Hipsters: Virginia Samford Theatre Celebrates 90th Year Entertaining Adults and Shaping Children
By Emily WilliamsIn 1927 Birmingham, The Little Theatre opened its doors to the local arts community, and there it has stood for 90 years.Now named The Virginia Samford Theatre, the facility has not only been a pillar of the Birmingham arts community, but its foundation.The theater will be kicking off its 90th anniversary season with a … [Read more...]
Putting Their Hearts Into It: CJFS Honors Mountain Brook Couple Who Have Given and Received
By Emily Williams The Collat Jewish Family Services will honor Sherri and David Romanoff of Mountain Brook for their decades of service at its annual Hands Up Together event May 16. “We’ve both been clients of the agency, so we know that the professionalism and compassion of its staff are great assets for the community,” Sherri Romanoff said. “We respect it, we volunteer for … [Read more...]
Chillin’ on the Green: Classical and Jazz Flutist Kim Scott to Perform at Jazz in the Park
By Sarah Kuper The Homewood Arts Commission and Magic City Smooth Jazz are hosting the second annual Jazz in the Park event April 9 at Central Park in Homewood. This year’s concert will feature Birmingham native and nationally renowned jazz and classical flutist Kim Scott. In addition to releasing three albums, performing with the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra and hosting a … [Read more...]
The Art of Marriage: Couple’s Artistic Styles Differ, but Both Will Be Featured During Southern Voices Festival
By June Mathews Once upon a time, two 14-year-olds met at the Alabama School of Fine Arts, and as classmates will, they formed a friendship. She admired his artistry and intelligence. “I thought she was cute,” he said. The pair also had a lot in common. “The whole ASFA experience involves students being around peers that share the same goal of becoming the best they can … [Read more...]