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Katie Cornutt, in a white dress, holds a pink box while standing inside Rolls Bakery.

FACES Lifestyle & Culture

She’s Behind the DELICIOUS Cinnamon Rolls at BHAM’s Rolls Bakery

Merry inflatable reindeer and Santa are illuminated by colorful Christmas lights in a festive yard display at night, perfect for the Wacky Tacky Light Tour.

Monthly Highlights Lifestyle & Culture Arts & Entertainment Events & Happenings

Birmingham’s Wackiest, Tackiest Holiday Light Tour

Laura Gaines sits on a white couch beside a lamp at Shalla Wista Studios, her dazzling jewelry catching the light.

FACES Lifestyle & Culture

This BHAM Designer Makes Jewelry for Hollywood & Beyond

A large pile of toys from the UAB toy drive is displayed in a lobby with "Welcome to UAB" on the wall. Two marines and people dressed as Santa, elves, and a Jedi wearing a santa hat are standing behind the toys.

Monthly Highlights Lifestyle & Culture Events & Happenings Miscellaneous

Birmingham Holiday Gift Drives: 5 Ways to Give Back!

Dr. Sobera wears a green apron sits in a tranquil garden.

FACES Lifestyle & Culture

Meet Dr. Jenny Sobera of BHAM’s Village Dermatology

Three women, smiling and embracing, enjoy a creative clay activity in a cozy room, fostering joy and vitality—essential elements for health as we age.

Health & Beauty Lifestyle & Culture

Health at Every Decade: Risks to Know, Questions to Ask, and More

A person arranges various pastries, including croissants and tarts, from BHAM Bakeries on a countertop. Each item is labeled with a small card.

Local Restaurants Food & Dining

10 Essential Birmingham Bakeries

A woman stands by a dining table adorned with festive ornaments and candles from The Mercantile by Miller. Greenery adds a natural touch, while a deer statue and more decorations create an enchanting atmosphere in the background.

FACES Lifestyle & Culture

Meet Kay Miller of The Mercantile by Miller

In a vibrant warehouse, Gina Locklear oversees colorful organic cotton yarn spools lining the shelves and pushing a cart.

FACES Lifestyle & Culture

Alabama’s “Sock Queen” Brings Sock Manufacturing Back to the South

A couple in formal attire shares a kiss in front of a vintage black car on a city street.

Weddings Lifestyle & Culture

A Glamorous Birmingham Wedding at TJ Tower

A woman sits on an exam table, smiling and shaking hands with a doctor holding a clipboard after her annual checkup.

Health & Beauty Lifestyle & Culture

Why Your Annual Checkup Probably Isn’t Enough

A building with a large painted sign reading "Conjure Haunted Attraction" partially covered by a wooden frame structure, surrounded by some grass and gravel, perfectly sets the eerie tone for Spooky Season.

Local Events Events & Happenings

BHAM’s Newest Haunted Attraction: Conjure