By Emily Williams In “Miracle on 34th Street,” Kris Kringle speaks the words, “Christmas isn’t just a day, it’s a frame of mind.” What better way to get into that festive frame of mind than listening to a yuletide carol being sung by a choir? Whether it be a carol or a newer classic, Opera Birmingham’s 12th annual Sounds of the Season concert will be singing it out Dec. 16 at … [Read more...]
Holly Jolly Houses: Christmas in Birmingham Wouldn’t Be Complete Without the IPC Tour
By Donna Cornelius Almost every family has a Christmastime custom that, for them, signals the start of the holiday season. Maybe it’s decorating cookies, trimming the tree, watching “Home Alone” for the umpteenth time or hanging up the mistletoe in a strategic place. In these parts, Christmas wouldn’t be complete without one special festive tradition: the Independent … [Read more...]
Parade of Holiday Homes : ‘Travel’ Around the World on the Samford Legacy League’s Christmas Home Tour
By Sharon Smith Journey from Palm Springs to the Mediterranean countryside, shop an assortment of gifts and snack on holiday treats – all while traveling less than four miles during the Samford University Legacy League’s Christmas Home Tour, set for Dec. 6. Featuring two homes in Mountain Brook and three in Vestavia Hills, the one-day holiday tour showcases residences of … [Read more...]
‘Help Birmingham Southern Thrive’: New BSC President Puts Broadening Educational Reach, Building Enrollment at the Top of His To-Do List
The new president of Birmingham-Southern College said he’ll be working to help the college expand its educational reach and solidify its role as “the intellectual heart of the city.” “I feel like the best way for me to have a positive impact on the city is to help Birmingham-Southern thrive,” Daniel Coleman, the Birmingham native who will take over the president’s office Dec. … [Read more...]
‘Happiness and Joy’: Flower Truck Popping up Around Birmingham Lets Customers Make Their Own Bouquets
By Ingrid Howard For a holiday gift that has a pop of color, the Wild Honey Flower Truck sells seasonal, international flowers by the stem. It makes stops around the Birmingham metro area to give people the opportunity to build a bouquet.“Sharing it with people has been really exciting, just to see people’s reactions,” said Josh Sizemore, who launched the business with … [Read more...]