By Kaitlin Candelaria They say once you learn how to ride a bicycle, you never forget. But does the same apply to unicycles? Just ask the kids at Gwin Elementary School in Hoover. Almost a decade ago, a Gwin Elementary teacher discovered a surplus of unicycles in the school's storage and decided to use them. Since then the Unicycle Team has changed hands several times, and … [Read more...]
New Orleans Nuptials: Couple Weds With Cajun-Themed Ceremony, Second Line
By Kaitlin CandelariaA not-so-chance encounter and a neighborly request led Vestavia Hills native Megan Bendig to her husband, Todd Ledet. She was sharing an apartment with two girlfriends in Birmingham in 2009 when a friendly neighbor stopped by to ask for a bottle opener. "Todd lived in the same building, yet it took almost a year for us to meet," she said. "In … [Read more...]
Prayers, Wishes and Hopes
By Kaitlin Candelaria In the midst of a difficult holiday season, Kristen Morrow was struck with inspiration. Last year, Morrow saw a news story on a neighborhood tradition in San Francisco called the “Wishing Tree.” Members of the community came together each year and decorated a tree, writing prayers, hopes and wishes and attaching them to the tree. “One of my coworkers … [Read more...]
This Santa Carries a Tune: Pennington Brings Christmas Joy to Brookwood Village
By Kaitlin Candelaria Steve Pennington has been in the music business his entire life. When he isn’t teaching voice, he’s producing music. However, you may notice a change in the Birmingham-based musician’s appearance starting about the middle of summer each year. “I don’t do any trimming to my beard after July 1,” Pennington said. “That’s the pattern I’ve kept for the past … [Read more...]
Spirited Revival: The Renovated Lyric Will Open Jan. 14
By Kaitlin Candelaria The revival of downtown Birmingham continues with the grand re-opening of the Lyric Theatre in mid-January. The Lyric Theatre, which is more than 100 years old, sits at 1800 Third Ave. North and will officially re-open its doors Jan. 14 after an $11.5 million renovation. Opening weekend will include three nights of modern vaudeville and a performance of … [Read more...]