Birmingham, AL December 2020

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PREMIERE ISSUE

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

DECEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

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Happy Holidays, and thanks for reading.

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READERS, WE WELCOME YOU AND THANK YOU FOR READING OUR INAUGURAL ISSUE OF BIRMINGHAM LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE. Connecting you to local people, places and events is our goal, and it's our hope that this publication soon becomes one of your favorites to read on a relaxing evening at home in the Magic City.

You'll find this first issue packed with stories perfect for the season. Learn about unique, flavorful wines for your next holiday meal at Classic Wine Co. and the locally made spirits at Dread River Distilling Company. Meet former NFL player Sammie Hill, and hear all about his years with the Lions and the Titans. If you're planning a move in 2021, you'll no doubt find inspiration in our feature about the "Rosemont" floor plan at Liberty Park, expertly crafted by Harris Doyle Homes.

Happy holidays, and we hope you enjoy the first issue of Birmingham Lifestyle Magazine. It's nice to be in Birmingham.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2020

FEATURES 10 Get Cozy this Season with Basil Parmesan Orzo Simple and comforting, this orzo pasta is sure to be a family favorite

12 Ready to Toast the Future Dread River Distilling Company

18 A Garden of Possibilities The "Rosemont" at Liberty Park

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23 Find Your Perfect Pairing Classic Wine Company has something for everyone

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DEPARTMENTS

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Lifestyle Letter

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Around Town

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Culinary Creations

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Hot Spot

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Local Limelight

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Open House

23 Locally Owned 26 DIY 30 Renovate & Refine 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local's Choice

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AROUND TOWN

KEEP YOUR EYES TOWARD THE SKY "THE BLOCK" IS COMING Our skyline will feature a new, twinkling tower soon. The Block, from The Ultimate Fan and Circle Architects, will be a multi-use development in the theater district. Look forward to restaurants, event venues, cafes and hotels. The Block will combine historic structures that preserve identity with modern, appealing architecture.

The Block is slated to draw $133 million in sales and millions of guests to the Magic City. While the area was owned by Ladd Real Estate, LRE sold their portions for the sake of “an incredible opportunity for the city … and its people.”

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CULINARY CREATIONS

GET COZY THIS SEASON WITH BASIL PARMESAN ORZO SIMPLE AND COMFORTING, THIS ORZO PASTA IS SURE TO BE A FAMILY FAVORITE

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ORZO PASTA

OLIVE OIL

BASIL PARMESAN ORZO INGREDIENTS + Orzo pasta (16 oz package) + 2 tablespoons olive oil + 4 cups chicken broth + 2/3 cup fresh basil, thinly chopped + 1/2 cup shredded parmesan

CHICKEN BROTH

+ Sea salt and fresh black pepper (amount based on preference)

DIRECTIONS Add olive oil and uncooked orzo pasta to a large non-stick skillet. Stir.

Brown the orzo pasta for 5 minutes on low. Once the pasta is browned, add 4 cups of chicken broth, add a lid, and simmer on low for 30-35 minutes.

Stir occasionally. Let the pasta cook BASIL

and soften. Once the chicken broth is absorbed, add the fresh basil, parmesan, salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Hannah Scroggins and her husband, Jesse, have three children and live in Homewood. Hannah teaches others the joy of sourdough bread-making and PARMESAN

shares healthy, simple recipes and lifestyle tips on her blog.

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HOT SPOT

DREAD RIVER DISTILLING COMPANY

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THOSE WHO VISIT THE TASTING ROOM ARE SURE TO FIND SOMETHING PLEASANT TO THE PALATE — EVEN BEER DRINKERS CAN CHOOSE FROM SIX CRAFT BEERS, BREWED ON-SITE...

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HOT SPOT (CONTINUED)

Locally crafted spirits

by Dread River

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THIS YEAR HAS PROMPTED US TO TAKE A LOOK

of requests followed. Customers realized they could

AT HOW WELL-STOCKED OUR KITCHENS ARE.

purchase their favorite spirits and hand sanitizer in one

Without excursions to bars and restaurants, cocktails

place. “It was a way to get people to visit the business

have been, for better or worse, reimagined as home-

for something we weren’t known for,” Cubelic said. “In

made versions. Fortunately, there's a local spirit that

a sense, Covid actually grew our business overall.”

supports the community and blends well with soda

From vodka and gin to whiskey and rum, Dread

and a twist of lime — or whatever your preference.

River offers a full line of craft spirits — including a new

Dread River Distilling Company has been there for us,

agave spirit. Those who visit are sure to find some-

from brunch bloodys to night caps, and the co-found-

thing pleasing to the palate — even beer drinkers can

ers and staff are ready to toast the future.

choose from six craft beers, brewed on-site for the

Founded by Dr. Jeff Dugas and John Cubelic,

tasting room and other events.

Dread River Distilling was a project “five years in the

Speaking of the tasting room, yes, it is open, on

making,” according to Cubelic, who said the friends

Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, with plans to

“hatched the plan” after being inspired by rum created

open more frequently soon. Visitors can tour the distill-

on Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, where Dr. Dugas

ery, then enjoy a cocktail afterward. There’s also yummy

owns a home. Cubelic was living in New York at the

food created by Executive Chef Craig Olack, whose culi-

time and felt pulled to launch their new business in

nary credits include OvenBird, Highlands Bar and Grille

Birmingham, where he’d attended high school. “I felt

and Roots & Revelry. Highlights of the modern, Southern

Birmingham needed something like this,” Cubelic

menu include prime beef tenderloin, an Atlantic salmon

said. “There was a renaissance happening in the city.”

filet and compulsory fried green tomatoes.

The co-founders were humbled to receive sup-

The co-founders, along with CEO Brian Rodgers,

port from numerous friends in the beverage circuit.

all look forward to 2021 and an abundance of growth

Denver, in particular, had a number of distilleries that

for the business. All agreed Covid put things on

modeled what Dread River would one day become.

temporary hiatus, and the distillery is still in “growth

“I learned a ton from the people in Denver,” noted

mode.” Among the exciting goals are more aged

Cubelic. “I’d cold-call distilleries and tell them my

products, as well as wider distribution — perhaps

ideas. I’ve gotten good feedback.”

even South Carolina.

Since launching Memorial weekend 2019, Dread

As for the name Dread River, it’s in honor of the

River's been a popular spot. A tasting room followed,

legendary river beneath the city of Birmingham. Never

in August 2019. When COVID-19 took everyone by

heard of it? While there's water beneath the down-

surprise in early 2020, the partners reflected on how

town area — and many parts of Alabama — the story

they could uplift their community in a significant way.

of a 300-mile-wide river, which underground dwellers

“My father was in the wine industry, and my mom

and sea monsters called home, made its way into

used to say it was recession-proof,” said Cubelic. “Early

public consciousness more than a century ago and

on, we decided to address the need for hand sanitizer.”

continues to capture imaginations.

No one had any idea their custom hand sanitizer

“We wanted a mystical, mysterious name, and the word

would take off the way it did. By the end of the first day,

‘whiskey’ is Gaelic for ‘water of life,’” Cubelic explained.

several news stations had dropped by, and hundreds

“It’s about having a drink to celebrate the journey.”

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

A MAN F OR AL L S EAS O NS MEET FORMER NFL DEFENSIVE TACKLE SAMMIE HILL

WHAT WAS YOUR CHILDHOOD LIKE IN

SO YOUR MOM WASN’T SCARED OF YOU

WEST BLOCTON? WERE YOU ATHLETIC?

GOING OUT INTO THE WORLD?

I started playing football in 10th grade. Between 10th and 12th, I played football, basketball and baseball.

She knew at that point what kind of man I was. She and my dad had known since I was about 16. They raised me right.

I have two older sisters, and my middle sister was the athlete. I wanted to follow in her footsteps. And it got me

WHAT ARE YOUR FONDEST MEMORIES

out of the house. But my mother was a preacher, so church

FROM THE NFL?

came first, then practice. My father has been a coal miner for more than 25 years.

That’s a loaded question. [Laughs.] Being able to play against people who changed the face of the game: Tom Brady, Aaron Rogers. There’s only one moment that truly

HOW DID YOU GET DRAFTED?

mattered in any game — blocking the field goal for the

During senior year, the coach at Stillman College offered me

team. And the camaraderie. Today I’m going to Arkansas

a scholarship to play football. I said no at first. I didn’t want to

for a friend’s birthday. He played for the Lions too. Plenty

go to Stillman. My mom made the decision for me, and I’m glad

of fond memories.

she did. I studied health and education. I was preparing to enter the workforce, but then the scouts showed up. I was drafted in April 2009 for the Detroit Lions. I played with them until 2013, then I signed with the Titans and played with them until 2016.

HOW HAS LIFE BEEN SINCE RETIREMENT IN 2017?

Wherever I went in life, I knew I’d come back home. It’s a small town — everyone is either a cousin or distant kin.

But honestly, once I got to Tennessee, it was almost the

HOW DID YOU FEEL WHEN YOU GOT DRAFTED?

same as being home.

I felt ...like any man from a small country town would feel: like I was going somewhere I had never dreamed of going.

There were no words — I dropped to my knees and thanked God. It was mostly His doing.

My mom was at home when I got the call from Detroit. My parents jumped for joy. I think I was just in shock.

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SO DETROIT WAS PRETTY DIFFERENT? Oh yeah. No shame on Tennessee, but I loved Detroit. It has so many beautiful places. The media has put out a false narrative about the city, but I feel it’s on the verge of doing for itself what Nashville has done. It’s up and coming.

Sammie Hill

I FELT ...LIKE ANY MAN FROM A SMALL COUNTRY TOWN WOULD FEEL: LIKE I WAS GOING SOMEWHERE I HAD NEVER DREAMED OF GOING. THERE WERE NO WORDS — I DROPPED TO MY KNEES AND THANKED GOD.

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OPEN HOUSE

A Gar de n of Possi b i liti es PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF HARRIS DOYLE HOMES

THE "ROSEMONT" AT LIBERTY PARK

F E AT U R E S

Want a different brick on

The luxurious kitchen

Love the earth with an

Stately great room

Primary bath offers

the exterior? Take your

features Murray Feiss

energy-friendly Eccobee3

features Memphis Brick

a glass walk-in shower

pick of three different

lighting throughout,

thermostat, adjustable

fireplace with gas logs

plus pedestal tub, perfect

elevations when you

quartz countertops, farm

with the touch of

and Bayside pine beams.

for relaxing soaks.

choose the "Rosemont"

sink with single stainless

your smartphone.

floor plan.

bowl, butler's pantry, dovetail cabinet drawers and slow-close hardware.

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WITNESSING SOMETHING IN PERSON CONTINUES TO BE

According to Hillary Duran, marketing manager at Harris Doyle,

THE HOLY GRAIL OF SHOPPING EXPERIENCES, REAL ESTATE

Liberty Park is an ideal neighborhood for picturesque living in

INCLUDED. “The Rosemont” model home is artfully appointed with

greater Birmingham, right down to appealing amenities. Made up

chic decor, showing off the architectural touches that builder Harris

of about 4,000 acres of lush scenery and with homes at different

Doyle Homes is known for. If your family’s desire is to live in beautiful

price points — many of them expertly crafted by Harris Doyle — it’s

Liberty Park in Vestavia Hills, make plans to clear a Saturday after-

no wonder so many buyers choose Liberty Park as their dream

noon and visit this gorgeous abode.

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pool, a clubhouse and more, the new shopping center adds another

After dinner, head to the living room and take in the lofty ceilings,

level of convenience. “The new center features a neighborhood pub,

Bayside pine beams and Memphis brick fireplace with gas logs. Or

Publix grocery store and even a fitness facility,” Duran noted.

unwind upstairs in the primary bathroom, featuring a pedestal tub, perfect

A floor plan with five bedrooms and four bathrooms — for a total of 4,030 square feet — The Rosemont offers generous liv-

for soaks. Company coming? The outdoor living area, complete with a gas fireplace, is sure to keep conversation flowing well into the evening.

ing space. Buyers can choose from three different elevations,

The Rosemont model home was expertly decorated by

ensuring the exterior of their home reflects their tastes. Chefs

Harris Doyle’s interior design manager, Alice Allen. Because

will enjoy preparing meals inside the state-of-the-art kitchen,

space made it difficult to capture all the beautiful rooms fully —

well-lit with Murray Feiss fixtures and featuring quartz counter-

the dining area and front alcove are also worth seeing — we

tops, a stainless farm sink, a pot filler above the gas cooktop and

suggest visiting soon to see the colors, textures and adorn-

champagne bronze fixtures. A butler’s pantry adds additional

ments that might suit your own home. To learn more, visit

storage space and functionality.

https://harrisdoyle.com/communities/birmingham/liberty-park.

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JOSH TERRELL IS CONVINCED THERE’S A WINE FOR EVERYBODY. Whether you’re a fan of dry reds, bright whites or something between — and whether your budget is $15 or $75 — Classic Wine Company has your ideal bottle.

A mainstay in Birmingham since 1988, when original founder Tony Meyer decided the city needed a better selection, Classic Wine prides itself on bringing big-city wines to our home state.

Terrell has owned the business since 2017 and pointed out that the food and beverage scene continues to flourish, and the shop has made a perfect pairing, pun intended, with the renaissance.

“Our main goals have always been the same,” he said. “To introduce wines Birmingham ought to have.”

The shop has evolved considerably, beginning as a retail shop and now featuring a stylish wine bar, where patrons of all budgets and palates can sample unique wines and learn the origins. Terrell, whose background was managing another wine bar, “wanted to offer a wine bar where people could understand what they drank."

He feels educating shoppers on price is important — there are reasons some wines are pricier than others. Still, the incentive of carrying inexpensive labels maintains the Classic Wine mission: everyone can, and should, enjoy wine.

To ensure something for everyone, Terrell often finds himself at very different events to research new labels. He chuckled, thinking back to a day this year when two events in one afternoon meant going from a French burgundy tasting with classical wine drinkers to an organic wine tasting with a young crowd. “It was like traditional versus hip, and I went to both. And that’s us,” he remarked. “We aren’t stuck in traditional ideas about wine — we bridge the gap between old and new.”

While the coronavirus slowed things down, customers were able to stock their personal wine cellars. Curbside pickup was popular during quarantine, and masks plus a “touch the bottle, buy the bottle” philosophy kept everyone safe. “Our staff has been awesome,” Terrell said. “We were doing Christmas-like business during quarantine, and they came up with new methods to do things.”

As of press time, everyone is excited to reopen the wine bar and set up outside tables so customers can enjoy a glass under the Alabama sky. “I just knew this was the year the bar would pick up pace — January and February were busy before the virus,” Terrell said. “I want to open outdoor seating and give people a place to hang out.”

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DIY

bullet journaling 101

Let’s face it—in today’s so-much-to-do-

and-so-little-time cultural mindset, it can be hard to keep track of everything we need to do. Wake up—did you get enough sleep?

Brush your teeth. Feed the kids. Feed the dog.

Get ready for work. Make your lunch. Those are just six things to think about in the span of 15 minutes after your alarm goes off.

With all of these things to keep track of and

our lives moving a mile a minute, anything we

THE BASICS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO START ORGANIZING YOUR LIFE + ACCOMPLISHING YOUR GOALS

can find to streamline our obligations (and our thoughts) can be a lifesaver! Enter: bullet journaling. It’s equal parts calendar, meal tracker, diary, self care and, well, really anything else that you want to keep tabs on! The “mindfulness practice disguised as a productivity system,” coined by creator Ryder Carroll, can help you master the art of intentional living—any way you want to.

ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN | PHOTOGRAPHY ESTÉE JANSSENS

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what you need There’s so much you can do here with just a notebook (you’ll probably want one with a dotted grid) and a pen! If you want to add some creative flair, consider incorporating markers, stickers and washi tape.

start simple When you start searching for bullet journaling on Pinterest, it can get really overwhelming really fast. Decide what is most important for you to keep track of and start with that! If you try to do too much at once, you’ll be less likely to stick with it.

make it your own The most important thing to remember is that it is for you and not anyone else. Use your favorite colors, doodle things that help

symbols s ymbol char t

A bullet journal really becomes what you make it. Use symbols that speak to you! Here are some basics to start with:

Task

Event Note

Complete

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you out and make it work for you!

how-to how - to

page styles t ypes of pages in a bullet jour nal + Mood tracker

+ Spending log

+ Activity tracker

+ Bucket list

+ Exercise tracker

+ Reading list

+ Ideas list

+ Yearly goals

+ Chore list

+ Happiness log

+ Budget tracker

+ Sleep tracker

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RENOVATE & REFINE

WINTER \IN BLOOM BRIGHTEN UP YOUR AESTHETIC THIS SEASON WITH THIS BEAUTIFUL FLORAL ARRANGEMENT FROM KRISTEN CAISSIE, CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER OF MOON CANYON DESIGN CO.

PHOTOGRAPHY NICKI SEBASTIAN FOR JENNI KAYNE

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FORSYTHIA Named after William Forsyth, a Scottish botanist, Forsythia is an early spring flowering shrub often found in gardens and parks. Forsythia are well-known for their resilience and tenacity as much as the bright, cheery yellow of the branches’ blooms.

RANUNCULUS Also known as the buttercup, these spring bloomers are coveted for their delicate layers of petals, resembling ruffled tissue or crepe. In a wide range of vivid shades, ranunculus can bloom from late winter to early summer.

TWEEDIA This delicate perennial is coveted for its light fragrance and pale blue star-shaped petals. Found commonly in vines and trellises, tweedias are prime for an arrangement as they cut well and last long.

LADY SLIPPER Characterized by the slipper-shaped pouch (or labellum) that sits between the petals, these orchids range in color from white and yellow to a deep pink and purple. The lady slipper might take four to sixteen years to produce a bloom, but it’s worth the wait—in comparison to other, more temperamental orchids, this type can be considered fairly low-maintenance.

NARCISSUS Daffodils are instantly recognizable by their six petals surrounding a trumpet-like corona, most often in variances of white, yellow, or both. The ubiquity of the daffodil dates back to ancient times, both medicinally and botanically. They have been said to get their name because the image of languid daffodils along a stream evoke the image of Narcissus gazing into his reflection.

KRISTEN CAISSIE, CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER OF MOON CANYON DESIGN CO., created this beautiful flower arrangement as part of Jenni Kayne’s floral encyclopedia. This lush arrangement is comprised of early spring blooms arranged in a ceramic vase. The wabi-sabi aesthetic of the handmade vessel adds to the arrangement’s playful proportions.

Earthy yellows, rich greens, and a touch of blue tell a color story that’s unexpected, yet warm and welcoming. Perfectly undone early spring blooms (Kristen’s favorite to design with) emphasize the meeting place of winter and spring.

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DECEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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Company

HOLIDAY CLASSIC FILMS AT THE ALABAMA THEATER

ROSS BRIDGE CHRISTMAS MARKET (HOOVER)

Birmingham’s favorite stars. Social

Ross Bridge Farmers Market

hold back this celebration of all things

Enjoy a socially-distanced movie at the

Get into the holiday spirit on Friday,

holiday. Expect to hear and see some of

Alabama Theatre in December. Tickets

December 4 at the Ross Bridge Farmers

your favorites with a few surprises too.

are $10 each. Shows this season are

Market. Enjoy the festive mood and sup-

reserved seating only to ensure that

port local farmers, artisans and more.

parties are able to sit six feet apart.

Please follow the safety precautions that

Seats will be sold in pods of two and

are instructed at the market in order to

four. Doors open at 6 p.m.with the show

keep yourself and the community safe.

The Alabama Theater

beginning at 7 p.m. Please bring a mask.

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GLOW WILD: AN ANIMAL LANTERN CELEBRATION

12 COASTAL CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE (GULF SHORES)

taking

over

Regions

Field for one amazing weekend with its award-winning conservatory and distancing and mask-wearing won’t

22 GEORGE BALANCHINE’S THE NUTCRACKER Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex

Alabama Ballet is proud to present George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® as one of only eight companies in the

Gulf Shores

world licensed by The Balanchine

Birmingham Zoo

The Christmas Lighted Boat Parade is

Trust to perform this holiday master-

Get ready for the Birmingham Zoo’s

held on the second Saturday in December

piece. Tchaikovsky's beloved melodies

new larger-than-life illuminated experi-

each year. Beginning at 5 p.m., the parade

transport the young at heart to a mag-

ence, GLOW WILD: An Animal Lantern

travels the Intracoastal Waterway Canal

ical world, where mischievous mice

Celebration. This extraordinary event

and ends approximately at 8:30 p.m.

besiege a battalion of toy soldiers,

will be held on select nights from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. during December and January. Guests will be captivated by visually stunning lantern creations of wildlife from around the world.

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and an onstage blizzard leads to an

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enchanted Land of Sweets.

HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR AT REGIONS FIELD

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It’s time to come together in joy and hope

using the Get In Touch link and let us

for the future. Red Mountain Theatre

know what you think.

would love to hear from you! Contact us

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LOCAL'S CHOICE 02

A Stocking of Seasonal Must-Haves 01

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PUBLISHER J. SHAY LANGLEY TAKES HOLIDAY BREAKS SERIOUSLY

01 Winter in Alabama is best spent navigating local waters on a MasterCraft.

02 Your feet will look snazzy in all seasons wearing a pair of Clarks Original shoes.

03 Hosting dinner? Grab a bottle of Austin Hope Cabernet at Classic Wine.

04 Savor twilight with smooth whiskey from Dread River Distilling.

05 Or take a moonlit ride on a Harley-Davidson, purchased at Heart of Dixie Harley-Davidson.

06 Finish the perfect night with a hand-rolled Punch cigar.

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