OVER THE MOUNTAIN
J O U R N A L THE SUBURBAN NEWSPAPER FOR MOUNTAIN BROOK, HOMEWOOD, VESTAVIA HILLS, HOOVER, AND NORTH SHELBY COUNTY DECEMBER 2, 2010
The Alabama Symphony Orchestra will present the Von Trapp Family Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. at the Alabama Theatre. The Von Trapps will perform familiar classics from the movie “The Sound of Music,” as well as other holiday favorites. See About Town, page 5.
A healthy holiday feast is possible, according to Allie Black, founder and owner of Wholesome by Allie, a service for families that help them make cleaner and healthier eating and lifestyle choices. See Life, page 10.
Homes for the Holidays
Joyous Welcomes
Getting their home ready for the 61st annual Independent Presbyterian Church Holiday Home Tour are Pat Hiden and daughter Taylor and their dog Curly, with floral and event designer Leah Hazzard, standing. The Hiden home is one of five featured on this year’s tour. Also, see how Dyron and Sonya Powell bring the style of their restaurant, Dyron’s Low Country, to their Crestline home for the holidays. See Home, page 24.
A dinner spotlighting Bread for the World honored the Rev. David Beckmann, D.D., the organization’s president and the 2010 World Food Prize Laureate. The event was Nov. 11 at ArchitechtureWorks in downtown Birmingham. See Social, page 15.