6 minute read
Meet Our Page 3 Sponsors
Birmingham Children’s Theatre (BCT) exists to educate, entertain and enrich the lives of children through the magic of professional theatre. Established in 1947, BCT has touched the lives of over 13 million children throughout its seven-decade history.
Each year, BCT produces between 8 and up to 14 professional productions designed for families and young audiences, including shows for children as young as 18 months old. BCT believes in curiosity, imagination, and learning through interactive experience; and, each show is crafted to engage with youth at every stage of their mental and emotional development while providing a joyful and fun day at the theater!
BCT also offers classes and camps for ages 4-18 years in our BCT Players programs. From early childhood learning in the Imagination Party to fully produced youth theatre productions with our teen ensemble, BCT’s classes provide children of all ages and skill levels an opportunity to engage with the theatrical process.
Stories have incredible power and the impact of arts enrichment reaches far beyond what is often immediately recognizable. At BCT we use the tools of theatre to empower youth and artists by encouraging them to discover, imagine, empathize, create, and be.
www.bct123.org
MON AMI CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE
Mon Ami, a children’s boutique in English Village, caters to boys and girls learning to style themselves during the awkward period between childhood and teenage years. It offers fashionable clothes and accessories for sizes 4-16/18 in both boys and girls clothing.
Mon Ami doesn’t just sell clothes, though. According to owner Aja Powanda, it provides “fashion, style, comfort and confidence to the tween and emerging tween, helping them to create their own style during a sometimes-awkward stage in life.”
Aja Powanda opened Mon Ami, her first fashion boutique in 2019, with the hopes of building a clientele of confidently fashionable young members of the greater Birmingham community.
Since she opened her doors, Powanda has been dedicated to providing excellent service to all of her young clients and their families.
“We are here for the customers! We deliver in the local area to their door. We can stay late or open early. We have opened for families on an off day. We will make private appointments,” she says.
Powanda has also become very involved in the community surrounding her boutique. She’s a member of the Junior League of Birmingham and the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce. She also supports the Chris Hammond Youth Foundation.
40 Church St. Birmingham, AL 205-848-7800
monamibham.com
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA) is the only tuition-free school for the arts and sciences serving the entire state. ASFA is for students who strive for excellence in the arts and sciences in one of six specialty areas. Students can focus on creative writing, dance, math-science, music, theatre arts or visual arts. The school also offers comprehensive core academic classes. ASFA’s nationally acclaimed faculty provides unmatched pre-professional arts and college preparatory training.
Students have an extended school day with morning academic classes and three hours of specialized instruction in the afternoon. A wide range of in-depth courses are available. Their specialty work and performances are on a college and preprofessional level. At the end of their senior year, students have met all requirements for an advanced Alabama high school diploma and are prepared for a career or higher education.
Alabama School of Fine Art’s culture is equal parts challenging and nurturing. ASFA is a hub for talented people of diverse backgrounds to come together to create, to practice, to perform, to invent, and to push themselves further than they ever imagined they could go on their own. www.bct123.org (205) 252-9241 www.asfaschool.org Birmingham, AL 35203
Parents... sign up your children at
birminghamparent.com/directory/join-our-birthday-club/
• The club is FREE for kids turning 16 years old and younger. • On their birthday, Members of the Birthday Club will receive special gift offers from our sponsors, and also receive an e-mail PRIOR to their birthday to help them plan the celebration!
Acton Road Pediatrics is where Birmingham children come first, and where pediatricians and patients work together to provide exceptional medical care for kids in the area. We know how hectic life can be and are committed to making our practice convenient and accessible for your family. We want you to feel confident that when you choose us as your child's primary physician, you're working with professionals who are qualified, experienced and caring.
Our goal is to provide routine care starting at the newborn visit all the way through age 18 (or graduation from high school whichever comes first). We also aim to take care of any medical issues that may arise outside of the routine checkup. These issues may range from medical problems, including special needs, to social, developmental, behavioral, nutritional, or school problems.
Acton Road Pediatrics has been a staple in the metro Birmingham area for 14 years. It has been and continues to be our privilege to care for the children in our community and to be a part of their journey to adulthood.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Where We Know Your Child By Name Dr. Sheridyn Breedlove | Dr. Alison McAfee Dr. Tiffany Moore | Dr. Lisa Frees
2409 Acton Road Suite 171 Birmingham, AL, 35243 (205) 978-8245 www.actonrdpeds.com
GREATER GADSDEN AREA TOURISM
Gadsden and Etowah County, ideally-situated in northeast Alabama along the Coosa River and at the foot of Lookout Mountain, are full of outdoor fun. View the majestic 90-foot Noccalula Falls, ride the train or play mini-golf at Noccalula Falls Park. Mountain-bike or hike the Black Creek Trails, fight spotted-bass on Neely Henry Lake, flick a fly for Rainbow Trout on Black Creek, or go for a birdie at Twin Bridges or Silver Lakes golf courses.
Festivals like Glencoe’s Celebration in the Park or Attalla’s Heritage Day, along with Gadsden’s First Fridays will keep you busy throughout the year. Make sure to put the first Thursday through Sunday in August on your calendar so you won’t miss the “World’s Longest Yard Sale!” This historic sale begins at Noccalula Falls Park and travels up Scenic Lookout Mountain Parkway to Chattanooga and beyond for over 600 miles to Michigan. Bargain hunters and yard-sale junkies travel across the U.S. to Gadsden for this funderful sale each year! Come visit us!
www.greatergadsden.com
ACADEMY OF THE ARTS AT SAMFORD UNIVERSITY
Samford’s Academy of the Arts offers art and music classes for all ages. Visit our website to register and start learning something new in 2022.
Academy of the Arts offers: • Art for Children and Teens • Drawing • English as a Second
Language Classes • Foreign Language Classes • Fused Glass
• Music Lessons
• Painting • Photography • Pottery • Private Music Lessons
• Stained Glass
• Summer Camps
(205) 726-2739 academyofthearts@samford.edu www.samford.edu/go/aota
CHRISTY PIERCE PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC
You deserve something special when it comes to your photos. I am someone who connects easily with people and I want them to feel comfortable getting their photos taken. After all, I believe that the best smile is a natural smile.
Photography should capture the individualism of a person. I am very creative, have photo editing expertise, integrity and high energy to capture and preserve your moments for years to come. Every family, couple and child is different and I value the time, patience and energy that goes into your photography session.
I have flexible options to help you select the best collection of services for you and your budget. Contact me today for a consultation. I look forward to meeting and working with you and I look forward to helping you preserve this special moment in your life and capturing your memories to make them last forever!
