By Donna Cornelius When Jeffrey Bilhuber visits Birmingham for the first time next month, he’ll be packing some preconceived notions about the city – all of them positive. The nationally known interior designer will be in town for this year’s Antiques at The Gardens as one of the Red Diamond Lecture Series’ featured speakers. “I am so looking forward to my trip,” he said. … [Read more...]
Antiques at The Gardens Returns for 11th Year With Old Favorites and New Twists
By Donna CorneliusThis year’s edition of Antiques at The Gardens has all the elements that have made the event so popular over the last 10 years: fascinating lectures, tasteful and creative displays, and opportunities to learn and to buy. But the Birmingham Botanical Gardens fundraiser, set for Oct. 6-9, is always fresh and lively thanks to the people who participate … [Read more...]
It’s All Greek: Annual Festival at Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Celebrates Food, Culture
By Donna Cornelius It’s a few weeks before Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral’s 44th annual Greek Festival, and the church’s banquet hall is buzzing. Women wearing aprons and gloves have gathered for one of several cooking sessions to prepare food for the festival. On this day, they’re making pastichio, a lasagna-style dish that’s always one of the event’s most … [Read more...]
Campus Life: UA’s CrossingPoints Gives Those with Intellectual Disabilities a College Experience
By Donna Cornelius Going to classes, living in dorm rooms and heading out with friends for late-night snacks are everyday parts of college life for many young adults. But for those with intellectual disabilities, these kinds of activities often aren’t the norm. A new program at the University of Alabama is changing that. CrossingPoints, a student transition program on the UA … [Read more...]
Tailgates in Good Taste: Keep Your Game Day Get-Togethers Simply Delicious With These Dishes and Drinks
By Donna Cornelius In this part of the country, college football game days are stressful enough without fretting over what to serve to hungry tailgaters. You can put all your efforts into worrying about your favorite team with these crowd-pleasing recipes from Jefferson State Community College’s Culinary and Hospitality Institute. Chef Todd Jackson, who put together a … [Read more...]