SPOTLIGHTS

Nancy Doughty

In February, Nancy moved to Birmingham from Traverse City, after living there for 25 years, to be closer her family. While in Traverse City, she learned about the tradition of basketmaking using natural materials for weaving both utilitarian and artistic creations. Before Traverse City, Nancy and her husband lived in Detroit for 30 years raising their four daughters. They enjoyed camping and sailing on Lakes Erie, Michigan and Huron. Nancy is a retired Unitarian Universalist minister, having served congregations in the Detroit area and consulted with congregations throughout MI. Over the years she has been an advocate for women’s issues, serving on the Detroit Planned Parenthood Board for several years. She continues to enjoy reading, weaving, and spending quality time with her family, including two grandsons.

Denise Davis And The Motor City Sensations

This band has been rocking around town since 2010, performing at festivals, opening for national acts and headlining Detroit clubs. Denise has also performed with the Original Motown Funk Brothers and has received nominations for her singing by The Detroit Music Awards Foundation and The Detroit Black Music Awards. She is known for her powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence. Members of the Detroit Blues Society, the group has won a Detroit Black Music Award for Best Live Performance and R&B Artist of the Year.

Enda Reilly

Born in Dublin and now living in Michigan, Enda Reilly does not disappoint. His shows delight, educate and entertain with fresh guitar and vocal arrangements of Celtic classics. Enda also shares his love of the Irish language and the poetry of WB Yeats through song, which engages audiences directly with Irish culture. Enda is a winner of the prestigious IMRO Christie Hennessy Songwriting Competition and co-writer of many songs with Aoife Sco including “All Along The Wild Atlantic Way”, which rose to #1 in Ireland.

Gail is from Berkley, Michigan and spent 29 years as called Vickers, Inc. In 1995, she started Angel Treasures, an inspirational gift shop in downtown Rochester. She still represents the art of worldfamous Angel artist Andy Lakey (1959-2012). Many people say their lives have been forever touched by both her business and her friendship. Gail has been a mentor for "Reaching Higher,” a non-profit with a mission to “impact our world and future through personal leadership development and coaching by bringing high-level leadership training to everyone." Her hobbies include gardening, walking, traveling, spending time in nature, and music therapy. She loves listening to music! Gail was married to her late husband, Al, for 37 years. Gail has a sincere heart and is a great listener, and is a real ambassador of our All Seasons Birmingham Community.