By Kaitlin Candelaria Having someone to walk alongside you during the darkest times of life can make all the difference. That’s the premise behind the Urban Purpose’s mission. “It started out as a homeless outreach ministry and it’s grown into more,” Rachel Coleman, staff member, said. “We want to walk with people where they are, whether that’s struggling with a drug … [Read more...]
Pre-Season Warm-up: Football Fans Get in Gameday Mode at Tailgate Challenge
By Donna CorneliusYou can always count on some fan favorites at The Bell Center’s annual Tailgate Challenge.Teams that compete in the football-focused fundraiser set up in full game day mode, with decorated tents, food and plenty of spirit.University of Kentucky folks traditionally trot out their much-admired bourbon balls, and Longhorns from the University of Texas … [Read more...]
Cinematic City: Forman Makes Movie Magic for Sidewalk Film Festival
By Kaitlin CandelairaMichele Forman never thought she’d move back to Birmingham.After leaving Mountain Brook to attend Harvard and falling in love with film studies, she never imagined that she’d be able to pursue her dreams of being a documentary filmmaker in the Magic City.“I’ve always loved visual arts and literature, and in college I had the opportunity to start … [Read more...]
Kitchen Aid: Vestavia Family Gives Kitchen Modern Update
By Kaitlin CandelariaMaria and George Dikis moved to Vestavia Hills last year. Their daughter, Evie, was approaching school age and they were interested in the education system.They compromised on their home; George loved the modern mid-century building, whereas the painted brick gave the house a cottage-feel that catered to Maria’s more traditional style.However, … [Read more...]
A Lockerbie DIY: Mountain Brook Couple Creates Dream Home From Fixer-Upper
By Kaitlin CandelariaNatalie and Irving Meisler weren’t intimidated by the idea of a fixer-upper when they found their dream home in Mountain Brook. In fact, Irving said he looked forward to the challenge.“I have a real passion for construction,” Irving said. “When it comes to houses, it’s more like an art project to me. When I start remodeling a house, I want to know … [Read more...]