- Journal photos by Jordan Wald. Guests gathered at McWane Science Center on Jan. 19 to celebrate the opening of an exhibit on genomic science, presented in partnership with UAB Medicine. “Genome: Unlocking Life's Code” is the first state-of-the-art exhibit about genomic science, according to the Smithsonian Institution, which created the exhibit in partnership with the … [Read more...]
Science Rules: McWane Science Center Celebrates Two Decades
By Emily Williams For the past 20 years, the McWane Science Center has strived to spark wonder and curiosity in the people who visit. With the city evolving around it, the center has become not only an asset to the education of children, but an asset to the downtown revitalization process. “We have been waiting for neighbors for year," said Katie Baasen, McWane's director of … [Read more...]
Spring Break Staycation
If you’ve decided to spend your Spring Break in Birmingham next week, here’s a few ideas to help you and your kids make the most of it:BIRMINGHAM ZOO You can’t go wrong spending the day at the zoo and with seasonal favorites such as the Predator Zone, Children’s Splash Pads, Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Shows, train rides, carousel rides, and more there’s something … [Read more...]
Turn Down the Volume, Turn Down the Lights: Area Businesses Work to Create Autism-Friendly Spaces
By Annie Howard A Barons game recently highlighted a lot more than baseball. The April 23 game, designed to be autism-friendly, points to a growing Birmingham trend: inclusion of people with developmental disabilities. “A typical baseball game is loud, noisy and unpredictable,” said Brooke Bowles, director of the nonprofit Triumph Services, which helps adults with … [Read more...]
Spring Break Close to Home: Alabama Offers Plenty of Hometown and Day Trip Options for Vacationing Families
By Lynn Grisard Fullman If for a minute you feel a twinge of envy that your friends are packing to go to faraway places during spring break, don’t despair. There are plenty of interesting places closer to home to keep you and your family entertained. “There is a joke among tourism professionals called ‘the inverse law,’ which means the closer you are to an attraction, the … [Read more...]