By Sarah Kuper St. Francis Music Academy began in 2015 as an extension of the Episcopal Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Indian Springs. Now, as registration begins for fall courses, the academy’s leadership and music power couple, Dr. Alina Voicu and Daniel Szasz, are offering not only education on many types of music, but, for the first time, partial scholarships to … [Read more...]
Over the Mountain Architecture Firm Wins Prize for Home Renovation
By Sarah Kuper Christopher Architecture and Interiors recently was awarded a 2017 merit award by the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects for the complete renovation of a Mountain Brook home. The AIA is a prestigious organization for commercial, residential and institutional architects with more than 90,000 members and 260 chapters across the … [Read more...]
Passing on the Theater Bug: Samford Students Setting the Stage for Future of Children’s Theater
By Sarah Kuper This fall, Samford University students in the theatre for youth program will produce and perform the children’s book-turned-play “How I Became a Pirate.” Samford is one of only a handful of universities that offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre for youth. Undergraduates in the program learn the ins and outs of performing, producing and teaching children’s … [Read more...]
Fight the Good Fight: Cancer Society Honors Robert E. Reed Foundation During Gala
By Sarah Kuper The Birmingham chapter of the American Cancer Society will host its annual Hope Gala on Aug. 19. The evening will include dinner, live music and an auction with dozens of items and packages, including tickets to the musical “Hamilton” in Atlanta along with a suite at the Ritz Carlton. The goal of the event is to celebrate and support the work of the American … [Read more...]
A Patch of Green: Community Members Push for Pocket Park in Downtown Homewood
By Sarah Kuper Ever since the Homewood City Council decided to move forward on a new public safety building in West Homewood, residents have been wondering what will happen to the current downtown facility. Now one group is ramping up support for turning the site into a public green space. “We already have a thriving commercial center. Now is the ideal moment to explore a … [Read more...]