By Ingrid Howard When Diana Hansen closed the downtown Homewood location of White Flowers and moved into Brookwood Village, she originally thought she would operate there for only a few months. But she said she liked it there so much that she decided to stay. “I like the comfortableness of this mall,” she said. “And I think it’s pretty the way they’ve fixed it up.” This … [Read more...]
Magic City Theatre Festival
Magic City Theatre Festival continues its presentation by Children's Theatre, featuring Ken Ludwig's "The Three Musketeers" adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas. Bringing together the talents of Birmingham's area youth, director Kasaundra Couch will be composing "The Green Show," a Shakespearean-fashioned free performance held on the green surrounding the theatre combining … [Read more...]
Shining out of Darkness: Story Painter Offers Hope and Happiness Through Art
By June MathewsAs a youngster, Amy Grimes would look at picture books for hours, soaking in the artistry of the illustrations and dreaming of the day when she, too, might share stories through art.Now that she’s a grownup and her dreams have become reality, she uses those very same books as sources of inspiration.“I still have them,” she said, “and I keep them open … [Read more...]
Chef Tom Cholakis Book Signing
Local author, Tom Cholakis, will host a book signing at the Books-a-Million at Brookwood Village for his new cookbook memoir, "My Life as a Chef." The event will begin at 1 p.m. For more information, visit the "Brookwood Village BAM" Facebook page. … [Read more...]
Chili Cook-Off
The Exceptional Foundation will host its annual cook-off in the village parking lot from 10:30-3 p.m. The event will include tastings, drinks and music. A Kidzone will feature a moonwalk, face painting, clowns and games. Ticket are $10 in advance or $15 at the gate. For more information, visit www.exceptionalfoundation.org. … [Read more...]