The Historical Alabama Theatre
When the Alabama Theatre opened as a movie palace in Birmingham in 1927, never did any planners dream what the Alabama would become today, serving the community as a piece of history and as a [Read More]
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Kids and Yoga
While very few kids do yoga to find their “inner peace,” they definitely enjoy the many benefits yoga offers. “The benefits children receive from yoga in many ways are the same as those that [Read More]
Rylee’s Hope: Turning Tragedy into Comfort
When Cameron and Laura Otwell found out they were going to have a baby, their story was much like most every first-time parent – excitement, plenty of planning and routine doctor visits. It was at [Read More]
Yellow Day Movie debuts in Birmingham
Yellow Day, a debut faith-based family film from Providence Film Partners in Mobile, will release in select theaters Christmas 2015 and premier in Birmingham on December 11. The live action movie chronicles a young [Read More]
Alabama Splash Adventure
On any given day at Alabama Splash Adventure, you may see a fit, white-haired older woman, out with her broom and dustpan, picking up trash, talking with patrons and directing the staff. What you [Read More]
Hikes for Tykes
Every Saturday from the end of March through November, families with preschoolers can participate in a fun, educational free event at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens designed to help the children interact with nature. Verna Gates, [Read More]
The Itty Bitty Magic City
Does your preschooler like to play fireman? Play house? Want to work in a diner? Play grocery store? How about auto repair or driving a truck? Kids can do all that and more in [Read More]
What Being a Mother Means
George Washington said it best when touting the importance of a mother’s job: “All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I [Read More]
Kayla Perry: Girl on a Mission Against Cancer
Like most college students, Kayla Perry spends much of her time hanging out with friends, studying, and cheering on her school’s football team. But in addition to going to class and cramming for exams, Kayla [Read More]
Finding a Forever Home
Foster parents Karen and Timothy Pridgen of Enterprise have opened their home to many children since 2010. All along, though, they watched the Heart Gallery Alabama website for photos and videos of children who were [Read More]