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March / April 2017

EVENT Magazine

Contents

20 Publisher’s Letter

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Dine Around the World

Events 24

Dine Around the World

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Delta Zeta Anniversary Gala

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20th Annual HMCHA Pineapple Awards Dinner

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Amanda Howard Holiday Celebration

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Von Brewski Beer Festival

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Wishing in a Winter Wonderland

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22 Editor’s Letter

69 Huntsville Happenings

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Symphony Guild Silver Tea

Anna Cate Grand Opening

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Anna Cate Grand Opening

Editorials

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Voices of Our Times Leigh Gallagher

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Centerstage: Susan Rutenberg

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Angels for the Aging

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Feature: Love that Lasts

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Southern States Bank Holiday Party

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Spotlight: Dr. Frank Crim

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Business Profile: Alabama Colon & Gastro

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Street Scene Broadway Stars Lyrique Turkish Jewelry Show

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Taste: Elegant Edibles

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Fashion: Wedding Wear

Symphony Guild Silver Tea

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On The Cover: Ali Sherrod, Casey Graham, Ale Alfonso, Katye Wenzel, Kelli Christensen at Delta Zeta 40th Anniversary Gala

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Photo by Steve Babin

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Carillon Christmas Luncheon

Carillon Christmas Luncheon

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A Letter from the Publisher

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Enjoy Spring Huntsville! The mild winter we’ve had reduces the anticipation of the approaching summer months in the South. Huntsville Utilities will certainly get a boost from our air conditioning and water bills soon.

As the “event” season is ramping up again for the many worthy causes in our community, please enjoy the ones we have been able to cover and provide for your enjoyment. In this issue we’ve featured events from Angels for the Aging, which raised funds for homebound, the elderly and disabled to the 20th Annual HMCHA Pineapple Awards Dinner hosted by the Huntsville Madison County Hospitality Association. With many events in-between, such as the HSO Guild’s Silver Tea and the Von Braun Center’s Von Brewski Beer Festival, there have been plenty of chances for us all to get involved and enjoy. Please take up the cause of any one of the nonprofit organizations that touch your heart, and help make a difference in our beloved community.

We hope you enjoy looking at the new, as well as familiar faces included in this issue. And please shop with the advertisers you see here. They are the ones that allow us to publish this magazine for you to enjoy. And don’t forget to tell them you saw them in EVENT Magazine!

Happy Spring Huntsville!

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President/Publisher Todd Stephenson Editor Lori Boatfield Writers Candice Fawcett Melissa Gerrish Elizabeth Keister Contributing Writers Kayla Adams Judy Ryals Creative Director/Graphic Design Patty Satterly Website/Graphic Design Scott Seeley Lead Photographer Steve Babin Photographers Reginald Allen Britt Burns Mark Jaeger Scott Roberts Jeff White Isaiah Williams Contributing Photographers Greg Machen Monica Martin Maria Moore EQB View - Aerial Photography Director of Sales Carolyn Stephenson Account Executives Ann Lane Lee Nast Distribution Victor Mace

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Editor’s Note

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Do you hear the wedding bells ringing? Can you feel the excitement?

Whether you’re always a bridesmaid, actually the bride, a parent or simply a guest, there’s something thrilling about a wedding. When I think back to my own wedding, the joy stands out. But 16 years later, the comedic mishaps really make me smile.

In our featured editorial, you’ll meet three couples whose marriages have stood the test of time. They shared their stories of falling in love and what makes it work. And don’t miss their then-and-now photos!

Our Fashion Feature shows off wedding attire and accessories to help you decide just what to wear on the big day. At Centerstage; wedding planner Susan Rutenberg shares her how-to’s and what-not-to-do’s.

The Business Profile focuses on the medical community with a look into the practice and practitioners at Alabama Colon & Gastro. And speaking of medical, we shine our Spotlight on Dr. Frank Crim, a retired dentist whose creation of the Frank Crim Compassion Fund for Children with Cancer helps reduce emotional, psychological and financial stresses for families of children met with the frightening diagnosis.

Our team has been out and about, covering events in the greater Huntsville area. We’ve enjoyed attending them all and hope that you’ll be inspired to get involved in one of the worthy causes highlighted here.

As always, we couldn’t do what we do without our advertisers doing what they do. When you have the opportunity, shop at the stores, eat at the restaurants and utilize the services of these businesses that make this publication possible.

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Dine Around the World: A Nova Event took place on January 13 at the Huntsville Museum of Art to promote communities in Huntsville and to help young professionals connect in a social and fun environment.

Around 300 guests enjoyed fare from local eateries: Mangos Caribbean Restaurant; Dolce Pan Bakery; Sitar Indian Cuisine; Yoshi Sushi Fusion; House of Kabob and The Boot Pizzeria

Nova Huntsville is made up people who are passionate about showing young professionals that there is something to do in Huntsville.

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PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Delta Zeta Celebrates with Killarney Rose Gala Photos by Steve Babin

The Delta Zeta Huntsville Alumnae Chapter honored the 40th anniversary of the Lambda Kappa Chapter with a Killarney Rose Gala at the Stone Event Center at Campus 805. The chapter was founded in 1977 at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. n Liz Abel, Eva Mears, Debby Watson, Betsy Misfud, Betty Byrne

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Celebrating Hospitality with the Pineapple Awards Dinner

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PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

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The Huntsville/Madison County Hospitality Association recognized the outstanding accomplishments of hospitality professionals in the Huntsville/Madison County community at the Holiday Inn Research Park on January 24, which marked the 20th Annual Pineapple Awards Dinner.

The association awards scholarships to those working in the hospitality field for one of their member properties. In 2016, the board voted to allow children of member properties to apply for the coveted scholarships, as well as voting to expand the program to include a one year scholarship to the Southeast Tourism Society’s Marketing College.

Libby Webb, President of the Huntsville/Madison County Hospitality Association, said, “Tourism brings in nearly 3 million visitors to our community yearly, employs over 14,000 individuals and pumps over $1 billion into the local economy. It’s an honor to lead an association that means so much to our entire community.” n

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Centerstage | Susan Rutenberg | Wedding Planner

“I got this!”

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What led you to become a wedding planner?

Always a love for weddings. A dear friend asked me to help with her daughter’s wedding. The outdoor wedding quickly became an indoor wedding because of weather, [so] the florist/designer and I made changes to make the wedding day happen. As we were breaking down the wedding, the local floral designers encouraged me to do this. Their encouragement led me to wedding planning these last seven years!

What is the first question a bride asks?

Where do we begin?

What’s the hottest trend in weddings for 2017?

Color! There is always a new wedding color, this year Pantone’s color of the year, Greenery has made its debut: a zesty yellow-green, with more elegant florals.

Trends influence southern brides, but so many stay with traditional styles with just a bit of a trendy flair.

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What’s your “never do this” advice for brides?

[Never] try to take care of everything yourself! It’s difficult to pull off and makes for a not-so-enjoyable wedding day...

What’s your “always do this” advice?

Use wedding vendors! Wedding photographers, wedding videographers, wedding florists, wedding caterers, wedding bakers – just because someone is a professional does not mean they have the expertise to do a wedding.

Take the advice of professional designers and planners, look to pinterest, a friend’s wedding or remember your childhood dream wedding, but make it yours. Trends are fun and can be a part of your look, but do not have to dominate the entire wedding.

Favorite wedding traditions?

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PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Amanda Howard Real Estate Celebrates at HMA

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Photos by Steve Babin Amanda Howard Real Estate held its 7th annual holiday celebration on December 6, 2016 at the Huntsville Museum of Art.

More than 250 guests enjoyed fare by Church Street Wine Shoppe with flowers arranged

by In Bloom while being entertained by string musicians from Huntsville Violin.

Special guests included: Bill & Cindy Gifford; Carrie Suggs, field representative for Senator Shelby; Dan and Josie of WDRM; Joe & Lana Ritch; Kevin Turner; Ron Wood; Todd and Carolyn Stephenson; Mr. and Mrs. Troy Trulock; Clint and Francy Kirkland; and Kyle and Luciana Findlay.

Owner Amanda Howard said, “Our holiday celebration was a special event to celebrate the incredible supporters of Amanda Howard Real Estate. As our company grows, so does our love throughout the communities we serve, as demonstrated by the overflow of people who came to kick off their holiday season with us at the Huntsville Museum of Art. The evening was a signature blend of laughter and cheer mixed with true friendship and holiday spirit. We look forward to the highly anticipated event again this year!” n

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Joe & Lana Ritch, Clint & Francy Kirkland, Amanda & Travis Howard, Kyle Findlay

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Love that Lasts When we asked area couples to share stories of being married 10, 25 and 50 years, we were excited and admittedly overwhelmed by the response. People were proud to present their stories of being happily married for many years, or to tag friends, parents and other family members who they considered living, breathing love stories.

These aren’t necessarily the swooning romances of fairy tale princesses, but accounts of abiding love that survives hardship, illness, loss and day-to-day minutiae, and quite literally stands the tests of time.

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We had the difficult task of choosing three couples whose stories fit our proposal, so to speak –couples that are showing how to do the work, focus on the small things (that are really the big things,) and sustain marriage. If you’re getting married, take wisdom from them. If you’re already married, find inspiration. And for everyone, enjoy these sweet stories and then-and-now photos.

Meet the Hostetters, the Daniels and the Oglesbys. We raise our glasses to you.

Congratulations, and here’s to many more years of happiness!

Wayne and Elizabeth Hostetter celebrate 50 years of marriage this year.

Wayne was a pastor and minister of education. In retirement, he makes furniture and accessories using driftwood gathered from the Tennessee River, and from forest wood gathered in Mentone, where the couple has a cabin.

Elizabeth retired from First Baptist Church, Huntsville, as Associate Minister of Music/Organist and now serves as interim organist. They are active members of First Baptist Huntsville, where Wayne co-teaches a Bible study, serves on the Missions Committee and Elizabeth serves as a deacon.

They chose Guntersville for their retirement home because of their love for the water and Wayne’s special love of boats.

How will you celebrate this year?

We are taking a sailing trip of several Greek Islands and Ephesus, Turkey. Later, we have a family cruise of New England and Canada. For our anniversary, my sister, Brenda Cornett, is giving us a party at The Caroline House in Birmingham. We're celebrating this event all year!

What memories do you have of your wedding day?

[On our wedding night] I reminded Wayne when he went in to get a room, to sign us in as Mr. and Mrs. so we “looked proper.” We have the receipt where he first began signing “Way” scratched through it and wrote “Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Hostetter.” The rate was $10 a night!

How has your relationship changed/grown in the years since your wedding?

Not only have we been married 50 years, but we had our first date when I was just 14! We were always committed to doing what was best for our relationship, both as a couple and as individuals.

Tell about your family.

We have two adult daughters, both married, and one granddaughter. Karen and her husband Michael Kilpatrick live in Huntsville. Lydia and her husband Jason Watkins live in Brunswick, Georgia. Our first child, a son, died when only three days old. That definitely matured us in a way that had a positive influence on both our relationship and how we relate to others.

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What advice would you give to couples considering marriage?

We believe that marriage is something to enter with a lifelong commitment, knowing there will be problems, which you determine in advance you will work through. For us, it has been very important that we have a Christian marriage. Being able to talk to each other about faith, or at times - lack of, is important.

My uncle, a minister, performed our wedding ceremony. One sentence, which Wayne often used in ceremonies he later conducted, was: “In the beginning God intended it to be a beautiful and enduring relationship. What it was then, it can be now if the two of you have it in your hearts to beautify and sweeten it by your tender considerations of one another, your mindfulness in the little things, your patience and sacrifice of self, to each other.” How true this has proven to be!

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HOSTETTER 50 Years

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Larry and Stephanie Daniel celebrate 25 years of marriage this year.

Stephanie is from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Larry was born and raised in Huntsville. They have two teenage boys. Together they enjoy going to a movie or dinner, which they try to do a least once during the month. Stephanie gives Larry credit for being diligent about setting up those dates.

Tell the story of how you met.

We met right before we both graduated from the University of Oklahoma. I sat down next to him in class and when he said “Yes ma’am,” to the professor I knew I had to have a date with him. When he did [ask me out,] I came home from our first date, shut the door and told my roommate that was the one I was going to marry.

Do you have a memorable proposal story?

Ever the romantic, he took me to a little Italian restaurant in Brookside in Tulsa and had the waiter bring my dessert with my ring sitting the middle of the plate, came around and got down on his knee and proposed. The whole restaurant was cheering.

What wonderful things do you remember about your wedding?

I just remember that we had all of our loved ones there. Larry had family and friends from Alabama there.

How has your relationship changed/grown/evolved in the years since your wedding?

I would say that we have evolved. We have always been crazy about each other. But we have also learned a respect for each other. We have raised two wonderful young men.

We have been through his parents’ deaths, my cancer, and other challenges that can test a marriage. Through it all, we both know we would never want to do it without each other.

Tell about your family.

Laughter is a huge part of our family. I am outnumbered, so you can imagine the things that living with three boys brings!

My boys are getting to watch how a man should treat his wife. That is priceless. This is the good stuff.

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Larry & Stephanie

DANIEL 25 Years

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We have always traveled together as a family.

I think we truly love just being together. I have prayed that whoever God puts in my boys’ lives that they will love the fact that we are so close and that they will want to be a part of it.

At the end of the day, we have each other. We have a place we can all come home to that is safe, and full of love. That is a testament to our parents, and the people they raised and a testament to our marriage of 25 years.

What advice would you give to couples considering marriage?

Keep laughing. Even in the hard times. Make sure you “like” each other. One day your kids are going to be gone and you will be sitting across the den from each other wondering what to do. Keep dating.

Matt and Sarah Oglesby celebrated 10 years of marriage in 2016.

Matt grew up in Hoover and works for HealthTrust as a Supply Chain Services Director. Sarah is a Huntsville native who works for the Huntsville Committee of 100 as the Finance and Events Manager.

Tell the story of how you met.

We met at UAB. One of my roommates, Sabrina had met Matt over the summer in an AOL instant message chat room (pre-Facebook,) formed an online friendship and decided to meet up. [While that relationship didn’t bloom,] Matt learned Sabrina had other roommates moving in.

Lo and behold, the woman of his dreams arrived in her little blue Saturn and didn’t know her way around. Matt gave great directions and even chauffeured me places.

On September 18, 2003 we became an official couple in the Waffle House in Pelham, Alabama.

Do you have a memorable proposal story?

On November 2005 I arrived at my apartment and found Matt by the Christmas tree with a poem he wrote asking me to marry him. I then had to find the ring hidden on the tree. Because of his awesome poem skills, every anniversary he writes another poem to recap our year and add to the collection.

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What wonderful things do you remember about your wedding? What went comically wrong?

I remember the wonderful friends and family who joined us that day to celebrate our commitment. We had rain, fog, heat and cold all crammed in to one day.

The funniest/scariest part of the day was when the preacher called Matt and said he was stuck near Cullman due to an accident where a truck load of tomatoes had spilled all over the road. He was able to arrive five minutes before the ceremony.

How has your relationship grown in the years since your wedding?

In our ten years of marriage, we have moved 13 times over three states, flipped two houses while pregnant with each of our children. Moving teaches you a lot about your marriage and each other. 2006 The common factor that held us together is Photo by our love for each other and God. He knew Greg Machen what he was doing when it all began at the Waffle House.

Tell about your family.

Matt and I have two precious girls who are the light of our lives. Anna Katherine is 3 and Caroline Ryan is 1. Silent nights do not exist in our house. The days are long but the years are short. We look forward to seeing what God has planned for us next.

What advice would you give to couples considering marriage?

Matt & Sarah

OGLESBY 10 Years

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Tallulah’s 609 Ward Ave. NE Huntsville, AL 35801 256.536.4434 Alison Wellness 303 Williams Ave. #1031 Huntsville, AL 35801 256.489.5748 www.alisonwellnessclinic.com Dunagan Yates & Alison 303 Williams Ave. #1421 Huntsville, AL 35801 256.536.4448 www.dyaplasticsurgery.com Cil Lash 2124 Cecil Ashburn Dr. #180 Huntsville, AL 35802 256.883.0112 www.itsfrenchforlash.com The Masters Salon 930 Bob Wallace Ave., #220 Huntsville, AL 35801 256.883.6270 www.themasterssalon.com Amazing Lash 930 S. Bob Wallace Ave. Bld. 200 215 Huntsville, AL 35801 256.445.6500 www.amazinglashstudio.com Light Facial Plastic Surgery 1218 12th Ave. SE Decatur, AL 35601 866.239.FACE (3223) www.drbenlight.com Quick Care / The Cosmetic Clinic 202 Govenors Dr. Huntsville, AL 35801 256.517.8317 www.quickcarenow.com Terramé Jones Valley 2115 Cecil Ashburn Drive SE Huntsville, AL 35802 256.319.3003 Midtown 3613 Memorial Parkway SW Huntsville, AL 35801 256.384.7228

Catering By Narvell 2107 Meridian St. N Huntsville, AL 35811 256.830.1210

Mason Dixon 2358 Whitesburg Dr. S Huntsville, AL 35801 256.213.7545 www.masondixonbakery.com Luciano 964 Airport Rd. #4 Huntsville, AL 35802 256.880.9920 www.luciano-hsv.com Drakes 4800 Whitesburg Dr. SE #14 Huntsville, AL 35802 www.drakescomeplay.com The Bottle 101 Washington St. Huntsville, AL 35801 256.704.5555 www.thebottledowntown.com Ruth’s Chris Steak House 720 Gallatin St. Huntsville, AL 35801 256.539.3930 www.ruthschris.com Hildegard’s German Cuisine 2357 Whitesburg Dr. S Huntsville, AL 353801 256.512.9776 www.hildegardsgermancuisine.com HAC / Athletic Club Alabama 3250 Leeman Ferry Rd. SW Huntsville, AL 35801 325.881.0931 www.athleticclubalabama.com

Jewelers

DePriest Robbins 307 Clinton Ave. W #220 Huntsville, AL 35801 256.539.3889 www.depriestrobbins.com Meyer & Lee Fine Jewelry 2314 Memorial Pkwy. SW Huntsville, AL 35801 256.536.3321 www.meyerandlee.com

Venues

Huntsville Museum of Art 300 Church St. Huntsville, AL 35801 256.535.4350 www.hsvmuseum.org

Rentals

All Needz Rental 6745 University Dr. Huntsville, AL 35806 256.837.5322 www.allneedzrental.com Mullins Special Occassions 1021 Meridian St. N Huntsville, AL 35801 256.534.5701 www.mullinsrentals.com

Bridal Registries

Jackson Center 6001 Moquin Dr. Huntsville, AL 35806 256.327.7320 www.jacksoncenter.net

Lawren’s 809 Madison St. SE Huntsville, AL 35801 256.534.4428 www.lawrensgifts.com

Burritt on the Mountain 3101 Burritt Dr. SE Huntsville, AL 35801 256.536.2882 www.burrittonthemountain.com

Interior Marketplace 5732 Highway 431 S. Brownsboro, AL 35741 256.539.9113

Valley Hill Country Club 8300 Valley Hill Dr. SE Huntsville, AL 35802 256.883.0850 www.vhcc.com The Ledges Country Club 32 Castle Down Dr. Huntsville, AL 35802 256.469.7762 www.theledges.com U.S. Space & Rocket Center 1 Tranquility Base Huntsville, AL 35805 256.837.3400 www.rocketcenter.com RTJ Hampton Cove 450 Old Highway 431 Owens Crossroads, AL 35763 256.551.1818 www.rtjgolf.com/hamptoncove

Photographers

Jeff White Photographer http://jeffplayfulwebsite.weebly.com/ 256.651.8079 Steve Babin Photography 417.425.2313 Monica Martin 713 Blount Ave. Guntersville, AL 35976 256.582.9860 www.monicamartin.com Maria Moore Photography 256.489.9886 www.mariamoorephotography.com

Railroad Station 315 Jefferson St. N Huntsville, AL 35801 256.533.6550 www.railroadstationantiquesmall.com Fine Things 1942 N. Brindlee Mountain Pkwy.

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Clothing

Elitaire Boutique 114 Clinton Ave. E. #103 Huntsville, AL 35801 256.452.8829 www.elitaireboutique.com White Dresses Boutique 500 Providence Main St. #3 Huntsville, AL 35806 256.270.8895 www.whitedressesboutique.com Modern Brides 822 Regal Dr. SW Huntsville, AL 35801 256.533.9333 www.modernbridesinc.com Roosevelt & Company 114 Clinton Ave. E #102 Huntsville, AL 35801 256.203.2440 www.rooseveltandco.com

Flowers

Glenn’s of Huntsville 2359 Whitesburg Dr. SE Huntsville, AL 35801 256.534.7872 In Bloom 601 McCullough Ave. Huntsville, AL 35801 www.inbloomhuntsvilleal.com 256.519.8898

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Written by Candice Fawcett Photo by Steve Babin Huntsville philanthropist and retired dentist Dr. Frank Crim works alongside the Huntsville Hospital Foundation and the Dr. Frank Crim Compassion Fund for Children with Cancer to help provide for the needs of children and their families affected by cancer.

EVENT: What is your profession? What inspired you to choose this profession?

Dr. Frank Crim: I retired from the practice of General Dentistry in 2012 after 44 years. My local dentist encouraged me to pursue the profession due to my interest in the health care field.

EVENT: Tell about yourself. What are your favorite activities, hobbies and involvements with local events?

Dr. Frank Crim: My favorite activities include the times I spend with my three grandchildren. These events include school programs, softball games, baseball games and so on. My most favorite activities are “doing nothing times” — times with nothing special planned; just whatever comes up. I play golf and on occasion fill in for dentists who go on vacation or have an illness. Equine therapy is another passion for me. This therapy is provided for children with disabilities. Research has confirmed that contact with a horse, as well as the movement of the horse when riding, provides therapy to help improve some limitations. I also enjoy horses and trips out west.

EVENT: What is the Dr. Frank Crim Compassion Fund for Children with Cancer? What services, activities or gifts does the fund provide children with cancer?

Dr. Frank Crim: Our Compassion Fund was established through the Huntsville Hospital Foundation to help the families of children with cancer and blood disorders.

Even though the patients’ treatments are provided by our local affiliate clinic of St. Jude, the life-changing diagnosis brings on severe emotional, psychological and financial stresses to the entire family. Our purpose is to help reduce these as much as we can. After the original diagnosis, we provide a Care Bag before their trip to Memphis to begin treatment. The Bag contains items for the child’s entertainment and warmth during treatment. It also contains gift cards for gas, restaurants and personal items. After returning from Memphis, we provide tutoring for the patient and siblings, wigs for girls who lose their hair due to chemo and family trips out of

town to try to bring some joy during a long-term illness. Other assistance is provided for physical and music therapy. Also, college scholarships are given to those who have completed treatments and whose family funds have been depleted. We help provide funds for utilities, rent, groceries and other daily needs. The children and their families enjoy the “No-Mo Chemo” parties after completion of the treatments as well as the Christmas parties. Also, “Sibling Night Out” is a time when the patient comes to the clinic for pizza and activities with the staff while parents get to spend time with the sibling. Regrettably, all treatment is not successful. Occasionally, additional help has been provided for funeral expenses and headstones.

EVENT: What is one of the most rewarding/memorable experiences you have had working with children and families affected by cancer?

Dr. Frank Crim: Our reward comes to us through the smiles of these children and the appreciation shown on the parents’ faces when they receive some of the services provided. We feel like we have provided a little relief and reduced stress for the families.

EVENT: What do you like most about Huntsville?

Dr. Frank Crim: Huntsville is a great place to live and raise a family. It is a city with small town qualities and large city opportunities. Environmentally, we have the mountains, lakes and parks to enjoy. We have a good, progressive school system as well as colleges and universities to educate our children. We have strong leadership in city government with a progressive mayor who encourages industry and small business to locate here. Great efforts are being made to redevelop downtown with events, apartments and retail. We have one of the best hospital systems, which consistently ranks as one of the highest in the nation.

EVENT: How can locals in the Huntsville community help children and families affected by cancer?

Dr. Frank Crim: I think we can all be more aware of these families in our community and offer support. We can be available and compassionate. Donations are appreciated, and those who play golf can participate in our major fundraiser. This is a Father/ Grandfather and Child Tournament at The Ledges on the Monday after Father’s Day. Local businesses and corporations can become a sponsor; donations help us to continue to provide for the emotional, psychological and financial needs of these families during a severely stressful time.

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Paul Trowbridge, Gloria Kim, Lamar Connally, Garry Brown Jordan Cranor, Maggie Judah

Susan & Ronnie Chronister

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Beer Lovers’ Paradise at VBC’s Von Brewski Photos by Steve Babin

The VBC held its inaugural Von Brewski Beer Festival on January 21, 2017 in the South Hall. The event served as an opportunity for craft beer lovers to sample brews from all over the country. The festival focused on seasonal winter flavors.

Around 1500 attendees came out to sample 140 different beers, with 50 breweries represented from as far away as California. Ticket purchase included a souvenir glass that doubled as a tasting glass for sampling. Guests were entertained by tunes from Huntsville locals 45 Surprise.

Sarah, Annette, Kevin & Matthew McHugh

Main sponsors for the festival were Reliance Bank and Below the Radar. The Von Brewski Festival was officially part of Huntsville Beer Week presented by Free the Hops. n

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Michelle Bruman, Katie Smith

Brooke Shippee, Callie Steadman

Sara Bush, Emily Phillips

Warren Munster, Brooke Izzo, Kevin Glouner

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Nick Meadows, Tarri Mason

Steve Hall, Anita Wilson

Wishing in a Winter Wonderland

Kirk, Erin & Cindy Keepers

Photos by Isaiah Williams

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

On December 15 the Hilton Garden Inn Space Center hosted a silent auction event benefitting Make-A-Wish Alabama. Decor reflected a winter wonderland theme, with tree branches creating an accent wall and snow covering the tables.

Wine and hors d’oeuvres were served and a hot cocoa bar provided a taste of the holiday spirit. Local folk favorite Chapman James serenaded guests while they bid on over 25 auction items from popular Huntsville businesses like Salt + Paperie and Cindy Shaver Photography. The highest bid item of the evening was a signed record from Jason Isbell, Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter and Alabama native.

A Letter to Santa station was created to take advantage of Macy’s Believe Campaign, which donates $1 for every letter written to the man in red.

Claire Wietlake, Ali Sherrod, Alex Hendrix, Monica Guerrero

The importance of the work this organization is doing was felt around the room when Erin Keepers, a local Wish child, gave a speech about her experience as an HLHS Survivor and Make-A-Wish recipient. The event was a fun way to come together and raise funds to help grant the wishes of Alabama children with life threatening conditions. n

Erin Cassidy Keepers

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Erin Cassidy Keepers, Alex Hendrix

Corey Travis, Sarah Jayne

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Caitlin & Noah Bowling

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Written by Candice Fawcett Photos by Steve Babin

Alabama Colon & Gastro With Colon Cancer Awareness Month at hand, you may be looking to improve your digestive and overall health. Look no further than Alabama Colon & Gastro, P.C. of Huntsville. Established in 2016 by Dr. Bradley Rice and his wife, Lindsay, Alabama Colon & Gastro is a private practice specializing in digestive diseases, endoscopy and hepatology, a practice committed to and enthusiastic about providing patients with the absolute highest quality medical treatment, superior care, diligence and compassion.

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Mission, Purpose & Passion

Alabama Colon & Gastro’s mission is to be Alabama’s premier provider dedicated to the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of digestive disorders and liver disease.

According to co-founder, Practice Manager and CEO, Lindsay Rice, “Alabama Colon & Gastro is dedicated to providing comprehensive and responsible medical care and treatment of disorders and diseases of the colon, esophagus, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small intestine and stomach.” They are devoted to meeting the medical needs

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of patients with superior care while providing a unique experience for each. One of the primary purposes of the practice is to provide compassionate, quality healthcare, while educating patients on disease prevention.

In addition to individual patient attention, the practice is emphatic about making an impact on the greater Huntsville/Madison area and local community. Alabama Colon & Gastro strongly supports the field of medicine for the future of the healthcare system and is leaving a legacy for generations to come. Rice explained, “In the past year, we have had over six medical students in our office and five high school and college-age students shadowing.” She continued, “Education is a key to cultivating future medical providers, and we are proud to support these young leaders on their path to taking care of our community.”

Alabama Colon & Gastro is wholeheartedly committed to serving and giving back to the community. In the last year, the practice has supported the following businesses and organizations: New Hope Children’s Clinic; Heals Inc.; Madison County Medical Alliance; Huntsville Library Foundation for the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library System; Huntsville Museum of Art; Junior League of Huntsville; American Cancer Society Relay for Life; American Red Cross and the National Children’s Advocacy Center.

Relocation & Expansion

Alabama Colon & Gastro is not only a new practice, but a thriving one. Rice stated, “Alabama Colon & Gastro has grown tremendously in the past year, and we recently relocated to our new state-of-the-art building due to the rapid growth of the practice.”

There are exciting prospects taking shape and new projects in the works as the practice expands. For example, the AC&G Education Classroom is a developing concept which will foster patient education through guest speakers and lecturers for those who seek to learn more about digestive and liver diseases. “We are really excited about this concept because we hope to not only treat patients, but also to educate them on their path to a healthier lifestyle,” Rice said.

Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Rice stated, “March is an extremely important month for the Gastroenterology Community. Our goal is to help spread the word about screening. We always plan a huge campaign across different avenues in order to promote colon cancer screening and awareness!” This year, Alabama Colon & Gastro will continue the campaign, opening the AC&G Education Classroom to educate patients on the importance of colon cancer screening and awareness. n

Credentialed, Qualified Staff

Alabama Colon & Gastro provides the community with a stellar medical team whose credentials you can trust.

“Our staff is trained to ensure that all medical needs are met, making our practice a great choice for those with digestive problems,” said Rice.

Bradley S. Rice, M.D. While earning his B.S. in Biology at the University of Alabama, Dr. Rice received numerous awards and prestigious honors. He was Alpha Epsilon Delta President, Phi Beta Kappa and graduated magna cum laude in 1999. In 2003, he received his medical degree from the University of South Alabama School of Medicine. At the University of Louisville, Dr. Rice served as Chief Gastroenterology Fellow for the Gastroenterology/ Hepatology Fellowship and completed his Internal Medicine Residency Program.

Dr. Rice is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology/Hepatology.

Dr. Rice’s expertise includes Colon Cancer Screening, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreotography (ERCP), Barrett's Ablation with BARRX and Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy. He practices at Crestwood Medical Center as well as Madison Surgery Center. Currently, Dr. Rice serves as Chair of Medicine at Crestwood Medical Center and Co-Director of Crestwood Medical Center Endoscopy Center. In addition, he serves on the Board of Censors of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners, the Alabama Department of Public Health Board, the Board of Trustees for the Madison County Medical Society and is Vice President of the Alabama Gastroenterology Society.

Andrea Womble, P.A. After graduating from Auburn University with her undergraduate degree in 1998, Andrea Womble, attended the University of South Alabama to pursue her Master’s

in Health Science. In 2002, she completed the Alabama Physician Assistant program in Mobile, Alabama. In 2006, she relocated to Huntsville and has worked in the gastroenterology field, both in clinical and hospital settings, since. Andrea has most recently worked at Crestwood Medical Center where she cared for patients who required hospitalization. Andrea is board-certified and maintains her certification through the National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Lindsay Rice, C.E.O. Lindsay Rice graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Anthropology and History. She went on to receive a Master’s in Secondary Education from the University of South Alabama. After teaching high school for seven years in both Alabama and Kentucky, she relocated to Huntsville in 2009, becoming highly involved in the community. In 2016, she started Alabama Colon & Gastro, P.C. with her husband, Bradley Rice, MD. Currently, Lindsay serves as the President of the Alliance to the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, Medical Heritage Vice President of the Southern Medical Association Alliance, and board member on the Broadway Theatre League Board, Crestwood Medical Center Women’s Advisory Council and Huntsville Library Foundation Board. In addition, Lindsay attended Leadership Huntsville Class 29 and is an active member of the Huntsville Museum of Art Guild, Madison County Medical Alliance and a sustaining member of the Junior League of Huntsville.

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Mini Lamb Chops

Seared with balsamic glaze with pesto flourish

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Crab and Avocado CanapĂŠs Mason Dixon

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Miniature Sweet Potato Canapés Ruth’s Chris Steak House

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Fashion

Something Old, Something New… Choosing what to wear on one of the most special days of your life can be overwhelming. Thankfully, we have an amazing selection of local bridal boutiques and boutique stores for men and women, to get you and your special someone picture-perfect ready!

These stores have the glamour and sophistication to suit any bride and her bridal party, while also making an updated fashion statement. So whether your wedding is classic and sophisticated, or minimalistic and fashion-forward, you can’t go wrong with these old and new styles!

Old Hollywood Glamour Your best friends will thank you for bringing bridesmaids’ glamour to a whole new level Rose Gold Sequin Gown - Jenny Yoo - $285.00 White Dresses Boutique

Written and Styled by Kayla Adams Photos by Maria Moore Photography Models: Bride - Allyson Nuwayhid Mother of the Bride - Elizabeth Nuwayhid Bridesmaid - Kayla Adams Hair Stylist: Ari McKeehan at Terramé Midtown Salon Makeup Artist: Giovanna Mittiga-Lucarelli at Terramé Midtown Salon Photographed on Location at the beautiful Downtown Huntsville Historic Home of Leslie & Moss Crosby

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Classic Lace Rehearsal dinner-ready in gorgeous lace dresses with classic silhouettes Champagne Lace Cocktail Dress Greylin - $158.00 Black Lace Cocktail Dress Greylin - $144.00 Beaded Black & Silver Clutch From St Xavier - $130.00 Elitaire Boutique

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Minimalistic Statements The coveted ball gown never looked so good with a simple but beautiful lace and tulle combination Ball Gown - Hayley Paige - $3,690.00 Pear Drop Earrings - Haute Bride - $240.00 Rhinestone Bracelet - Haute Bride - $420.00 White Dresses Boutique

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Sultry Gowns Form fitting lace, dĂŠcolletage and off-shoulder chiffon are ideal for the fashion-forward bride Lace Gown with Sheer Neckline Calla Blanche - $2,007.00 Off Shoulder Chiffon Bridesmaids Dress Amsale - $270.00 Modern Brides

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Feast your eyes on this treasure chest of jewels ranging from ultrafine to utterly fashionable. Whether you’re dressing for your wedding day or any of the never-ending events leading up to it, these pieces add polish - and panache to any occasion Pink and Silver Rhinestone Bracelet Haute Bride - $420.00 Gold Leaf Hair Comb - Ellen Hunter $80.00 Pearl and Rhinestone Ribbon Headband - Toni Federici $300.00 Gold Stuf Earrings - Haute Bride $85.00 Chandelier Earrings - Haute Bride $320.00 Pear Drop Earrings - Haute Bride $240.00 White Dresses Boutique Lace-Trimmed Veil - $240.00 Rhinestone Belt - KC - $266.00 Pearl and Rhinestone Headband JL Johnson - $148.00 Pearl and Rhinestone Hair Comb Belair Bridal - $168.00 Pearl and Rhinestone Hair Barrette Belair Bridal - $135.00 Modern Brides

Something Blue Trafalgar Cognac Lizard Leather Belt - $140.00 Pantherella Merino Wool Printed Socks - $36.00 Drake’s Silk Woven Blue Tie - $175.00 Silver Knot Cufflinks - $55.00 Loake Brogue Dress Shoe - $420.00 Roosevelt and Co.

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Symphony Guild’s Silver Tea Offers Magical and Elegant Afternoon Photos by Steve Babin

The 51st Anniversary of the Huntsville Symphony Guild Silver Tea was an event of December 8, 2016. The tea is a major fundraiser for the Huntsville Youth Orchestra.

Marie Newberry, Donna Pylant, Cindy Hatfield, Brenda Milberger

The lovely home of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Reiney in Twickenham was the site of this year's tea. The elegance of the home offered the perfect environment for the Huntsville Youth Orchestra to perform and friends to reconnect. Catering was provided by Sallie Ennis and Betty Lankford. The presentation of all the delectable treats was stylish and festive.

As guests arrived for the holiday event, Karen Higgins, 2016 Silver Tea Chairman, and her committee welcomed them to a very special afternoon of music, delicious tea foods, and warm hospitality. Members of the Huntsville Youth Orchestra Board, Deborah Brown and Jo Lee, as well as Guild President Ivy Albert and hostess Emily Reiney were also on hand. Young musicians from the Huntsville Youth Orchestra presented an array of music as guests mingled. n

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Sallie Ennis, Beth Bice

Donna Shergy, Debbie Overcash, Ann Hall, Sandy Knowling

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PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Symphony Guild Silver Tea cont’d

Rhonda Milberger, Linda Akenhead

Xan Curran, Carolyn Stewart

Betty Tomlin, Joy Smith

Voncille Cleary, Susan Sommers

Beth Mumaw, Amy Goddard, Karen Morris

Linda Pendergrass, Daco Auffenorde Roberta Snow, Linda Alt Johanna Hutchens, Nancy Van Valkenburgh, Suzanne O'Connor

Julie Kastanakis, Ashley Wells

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Abi Hardin, Kim Windham

Cindy Giles, Rosemarie Costanza, Peggy Barnard

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Courtney Allen, Kelly Conner, Caitlin Thomas, Amanda Hamner, Chris Penney, Hilary Russell

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Trent Thomas, Kingslea Merkel, Katherine Hau, Ellen Essie Simmons, Taylor McLendon

Captivating Jewelry Premieres at Anna Cate Photos by Steve Babin

Anna Cate’s flagship location ushered in a vibrant mix of style, elegance and sophistication. The grand opening of Anna Cate was thoughtfully crafted, and included an array of white orchids and catering by Clementine’s.

Designer-brand jewelry adorned the glowing storefront as Huntsville business men and women, young professionals, socialites, friends and family all gathered in the showroom gearing up for Christmas. The Anna Cate staff was delighted to share the spotlight as well as a portion of the evening’s sales with The Riley Behavioral and Educational Center, a local non-profit. n

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Steve & Jackie Tate

Paul Talley, Katherine Hau, Ellen Essie Simmons, Corey White, Kingslea Merkel, Trent Thomas Stephanie & Jason Nelson

Andrea & Corey White, Lauren Zimmermann

Rick & Eleanor Loring, Jud Thomas, Trent & Caitlin Thomas

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Huntsville Happenings Written by Judy S. Ryals, Pres./CEO Huntsville/Madison County

Convention & Visitors Bureau

Here’s just a partial list of events scheduled in March, April and early May.

One-time or limited engagement events include: Huntsville Havoc ice hockey – VBC - various dates American Made Tour: Justin Moore & Lee Brice – VBC – March 23 Steve Miller Band – VBC – March 23 Free guided walking tour – Twickenham Historic District – April 1 & 8 – 10 a.m.

Free guided walking tour – Historic downtown Madison – April 15 & 22 – 10 a.m.

Double Helix Dash – HudsonAlpha Institute – April 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Spring Farm Days – Burritt on the Mountain – April 8-9 Spring Plant Sale – Huntsville Botanical Garden – April 7-9 Baskets Full of Fun Easter Jubilee – Burritt on the Mountain – April 15 Bunny Bonanza – Huntsville Botanical Garden – April 15 Spring Fest 2017 – Campus No. 805 – April 21-22 Pinocchio – VBC - April 21-23 & 28-30 Heads-N-Tails Crawfish Boil & Craft Beer Garden – VBC – April 22 Paddle the Canal Festival – Big Spring International Park – April 22 Gov’t Mule – VBC– April 24 – 8 p.m.

Panoply Arts Festival – Big Spring International Park – April 28-30 Clint Black – VBC – May 4 WhistleStop Weekend – Historic Huntsville Depot – May 5–6

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Spring is here, so enjoy the perfect balance of indoor and outdoor activities. Just announced: three of the top-ten attractions in Alabama are right here in Huntsville! The U.S. Space & Rocket Center was named the top-paid tourist attraction. The EarlyWorks Family of Museums was also recognized in the top ten. Watch for the opening of the new guest welcome center at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. Get ready for special events and activities at Alabama Constitution Village to mark the bicentennial of the Alabama territory and statehood. Check out our website www.huntsville.org.

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Enjoy these weekly: Brewery tour – Straight to Ale - Campus No. 805 – Saturdays at 2 p.m.

Planetarium Show – Von Braun Astronomical Society – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.

Backyard Jams Free Sunday Concert Series – A.M. Booth’s Lumberyard – Sundays Thursday Night Swing – Flying Monkey Theatre – Thursdays Downtown Dish Huntsville Food Tour – Saturdays 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Madison City Farmer’s Market – Trinity Baptist Church – Saturdays 8 a.m. - noon

Look for these great events monthly: Dine & Dash – Downtown Huntsville – 2nd Wednesday 5:30 p.m.

Bikes & Brews – 1st Friday – 6 pm – midnight Hays Nature Preserve – Guided Hikes – 1st Friday – 9 a.m. and noon

Don’t miss these ongoing events: Neighborhood Earth (through June 1) – U.S. Space & Rocket Center Gala Art Exhibition (through April 30); The Art of American Seating (through June 18) – Huntsville Museum of Art April Showers (through June 30); Huntsville Blooms (March 15-April 30); Purdy Butterfly House opens May 1; Dinosaur Uproar Alive! (May 1 – August 31) – Huntsville Botanical Garden Maria Howard Weeden Exhibit – Burritt on the Mountain Trains on Main (Downtown Madison) and Lucky Duck (Downtown Huntsville) Scavenger Hunts

Huntsville welcomes new minor league basketball team, the Huntsville Force, with a 14-game schedule April 1 - June 24, playing home games at Madison Academy. More at www.huntsvilleforce.org.

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WalkGala - “A Galleries Education and Silent Auction – 9 p.m.

6Voices of Our Times: Leigh Gallagher Huntsville Museum of Art The 7 p.m. hosts Riley Center The Art10th annual Hope for ofits Museum Huntsville Autism Gala and silent auction.

An Irish Evening 6Docent-led, – 9 p.m. Public Tour of What’s Up, Doc? The Animation Art of Chuck Jones Historic Huntsville Depot Roundhouse 2 p.m.

Let the luck of the Irish be with you this St. Huntsville Museum of Art Patrick’s Day at the 19th annual UCP “An Irish Cerebral Palsy (UCP) -s 7 Evening” Join us fortoabenefit Public,United Docent-led Tour of “What’ of can be Up,Huntsville.

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Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo HMA. 18, Docent-led Tours are with the March 10 a.m. –March 19,included 2017, 5 p.m. cost of admission for non-members, and are free VBC North Hall, 700 Monroe St to members of the museum.

Huntsville, AL 35801 The 2nd annual Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo! portion of the proceeds will benefit Kids Hi-Fi A Wedding Fest To - a North Alabama non-profit meeting the 12 Love – 4 p.m. needs local foster children.

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Julia Reed’s - Voices of Our Times reception bySouth an experienced group of Luncheon 11:30 a.m.

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Black Box Theater at Lee High,

Huntsville Symphony OrchestraAlabama Crescen-Dough 2500 Meridian St N, Huntsville, Auction, of the Night NunsenseMusic is a hilarious talent show staged by 6five p.m. survivors at the Little Sisters of Hoboken Von BraunThe Civic restCenter of the sisterhood succumbed nunnery.

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Southern Blues: Musiccan of the Soul of the dearly departed be buried.

6:30 – 9 p.m.

Huntsville of Art, 300 Church Street, ALL YOUMuseum NEED IS LOVE– Huntsville, 35801 Love SongsAL from The Beatles The Huntsville 3 – 4:15 p.m. Museum of Art Guild hosts a premier cocktail event entitled “Southern Blues: Faith Presbyterian Church, Music of the Soul” at the Huntsville Museum of 5003 Whitesburg Drive Art, held during the opening of Our Living Past: A Platinum celebration of St.Valentine’s Day that the A Portrait of Music Makers.

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Survivor Dinner prior toChina Relayhave for Life. more entertainment, and dancing.

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New Leaf Digital Founder Focus: Wefunder Professor of Art, Animation, and Game Design 7 – 10 p.m.

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Pop-Art Drop-in & Create: Rocket City Latin Festival Huntsville Museum of Art Thursday, March 9 – Sunday, March 12, 2017 Join HMA for our free Drop-in & Create event, Westin Huntsville, Bridge Street Town Centre, Pizzas!”

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Art Sale and Unveil HMA is thrilled to welcome Assistant Managing 6 6Editor – 9 p.m. at Fortune Magazine, Leigh Gallagher, as Lowe part ofMill our Annual Voices of Our Times Series.

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Jennifer & Michael Lapidus

Jerry & Francine Perlman

Liz & Wayne Lacey

Scott & Yolanda McLain

HMA Welcomed Leigh Gallagher for Voices Series

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Photos by Steve Babin

The Huntsville Museum of Art presented the Voices of Our Times, a series that brings people of note in the arts, academia, publishing and politics to the Huntsville Museum of Art for candid, in-depth discussions and presentations. Their most recent event was on Saturday, January 21 in Loretta Spencer Hall, with guest speaker Leigh Gallagher. Gallagher is the assistant managing editor at Fortune Magazine.

Gallagher’s provocative book, “The End of the Suburbs: Where the American Dream is Moving,” started a nationwide conversation on the future of how and where we live. The celebrated journalist and business news correspondent also discussed the revitalization of our cities and the changing American Dream. Gallagher serves as the host of Fortune.com’s weekly business show, Fortune Live, and is a regular speaker at business, economic and leadership events. n

Jean Templeton, Richard Crunkleton, Reid Hinshelwood, Nell & David Johnston

Tommy & Middie Thompson

Elizabeth Fleming, Narvell Patton, Patrick Fleming

Steve & Amy Cornelius, Charlie Bonner

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Leigh Gallagher, Christopher Madkour

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Bradford & Lenox Meythaler

Eric St.John, Morgan Boone

Lila King, Angel Stinson, Ann Anderson, Doris Swann

Angels for the Aging Held Charity Cocktail Gala

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Photos by Steve Babin

The Huntsville Roundhouse was the setting for Angels for the Aging’s charity event on December 2, 2016. The Cocktail Gala Charity hosted around 250 guests, was catered by Bubba’s Silver Spoon with music by AR Harris Entertainment. Flowers and décor were arranged by Dr. Natalie Frazier.

Special guests were Ann Anderson, Executive Director of CASA and Rene Breland, Director of Aging Programs at TARCOG.

Kenneth & Dreena Moore

The event was preceded by a gift card drive, with the proceeds benefitting CASA and TARCOG, then distributed in the home bound community."

"Thanks to all of the wonderful sponsors that made this event possible. As Caregivers to our Senior and Disabled community, our goal is to bring awareness and make a difference in the lives of our most beloved population,” said Doris Swann.

The organizers wished to especially thank the generous sponsors: Huntsville Health and Rehab, Valley View Health and Rehab, Madison Village, Huntsville Hospital Home Health, Caring Strategies, Comfort Care Hospice, Right at Home, Restore Therapy and Senior Care Pharmacy. n

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Tony Capasso, Kristy Short

Skip & Angel Stinson

Donald Lewis, Lila King

Tom & Christina Hughes

Doris Swann, Becca Smith

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John McMullan, Becky Harris, Rebecca Tanner, April Reis, Bill Smyser Todd & Carolyn Stephenson

Kumar & Shefali Patel

Southern States Bank Celebrates the Holidays in Style

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Photos by Steve Babin

Southern States Bank celebrated their holiday party on December, 5, 2016 at the Stone Center at Campus No. 805.

Fare for the event was provided by Bubba’s Silver Spoon Catering while guests enjoyed music performed by Huntsville’s own Winslow Davis.

Garrett Steele, Kelly Walker, Cat Steele, Rebecca Tanner

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Sonja Enfinger, Jim & Kim Wright

Lee & Anjel Merritt

Andy & Gayle Mantler, Darlene McMullan

Darlene & John McMullan

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Jeff Enfinger, April Reis, Roy Hutcheson

Becky Harris, Carol Smyser, Keith Sharp

Jordan McMullan, Colby Wallace

Jeff & Tosha Mullins

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Stre et Scene Turkish Tuesday Jewelry Show

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A presentation of Turkish jewelry, handmade in Istanbul was shown by the designer at a historic home in Twickenham on December 13, 2016. The designer showcased a large selection of the jewelry with a portion of sales benefitting the Christian Women’s Job Corp. The CWJC is an organization that empowers women toward self-sufficiency by equipping them with essential education, employment and life skills. n

Ugur Aksuz, Josie Lipscomb

Suzanne & Ron Conway

Jackie Higgins, Nancy Bryant, Ann Myers, Olivia Crump

Diane Strickland, Janice Fowler, Marilyn Schild

Hasan Korkmaz, Numan Korkmaz

Lyrique’s Broadway Stars Concert

Photos by Reginald Allen

Last October, Lyrique Music Productions brought Broadway musical sensations Jon Jon Briones and Janet Dacal to the Huntsville area for the fourth installment in their Broadway Stars Concert Series. Briones is known for leading as the engineer in the Miss Saigon Revival in London and will premiere the same role on Broadway this March while Janet Dacal starred in the Tony Award winning show, In the Heights (2008) and Alice in Wonderland (2011.) The two talents were able to share their craft with LMP's aspiring local students, both in a master class and a live concert. n

Mike & Gin Johnson

James Stearns, Maria & Rob Cayse

Helen Donahue, Sammy Sledd, Abby Sledd, Luiz Ladrilliono, Rainey Gray, Laura Neveu, Abby Tucker, Mary Kate Brooks, Sarah Johnson

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Luiz Ladrilliono, Janet Dacal, Jon Jon Briones

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Pam Honkanen, Candice Johannes, Tammy Robertson

Betty Dunaway, Barbie Gardner

Vickie Ziegler, Nicole Reeves, Susan Trousdale, Judy Richardson

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Carillon Club Celebrates Christmas at the Ledges Photos by Britt Burns

The Carillon Club’s Christmas Luncheon was an event of December 7, 2016 and was held at The Ledges Country Club.

110 guests attended the festive event. Flowers were arranged by Melinda Hollaway and Tomalyn Dumbrowski. Guests were entertained by Randolph Middle School Choir, directed by Mr. Ben Tisleau.

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Back Row (L to R) Linda Akenhead, Jan Teachey, Beth Bice, Amelia Summerville Tomalyn Dombrowski, Melinda Holloway, Stephanie Daniel Front Row (L to R) Valerie Chandler, Carol May, Alexis Parker, Melanie Steadman

Edna Block, Michelle Campbell, Melissa Slaten

Ashley Mitchell, Tabby Ragland

Linda Akenhead, Susie McCormick, Rosalie Smith, Pat Cook, Ashley Walker

Kelley Gattis, Keri Collins, Beth Bice

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Vickey Smith, Patti Thornton

Ola Ann Lee, Cathy Lee, Stephanie Jattuso, Betty Dunaway

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“...I pay all of my bills electronically, use mobile deposit, receive direct deposit, use the mobile banking app to transfer money...”

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ServisFirst Bank – the name is its mission. Its commitment to service guides everything – from policies, activities, decisions, transactions, interactions – every single day.

The bank is a full service commercial bank focused on commercial banking, correspondent banking, cash management, private banking and the professional consumer market, emphasizing competitive products, state-of-the-art technology and a focus on quality service.

Today’s banking customer can interact with their financial institution through more channels than ever before.

Customers benefit from electronic tools that provide banking 24/7. “You can bank at a time convenient for you – which for many isn’t when the bank office is open,” says Cash Management Officer Emily Frazier.

“More advanced technology allows banks to rely on less branch locations,” Frazier says. “Almost any type of transaction can be handled through electronic banking.”

Electronic banking allows businesses and banks to run more efficiently – saving time and money, according to Frazier.

“Our Huntsville bank is growing at 12 to 15 percent each year, however, our foot traffic in the branch is only increasing at a fraction of that pace,” says Frazier.

Online banking allows you to check balances, transactions, electronic statements, pay bills, make electronic payments to individuals and vendors, direct deposits for payroll, wire transfers, etc.

Mobile banking allows you all of the functions as online banking does from your phone or tablet, plus the ability for mobile check deposits.

“We have a bank employee whose teenage daughter has had an account for more than a year and has never been into the branch,” Frazier says. “She has been able to handle all of her banking transactions from the mobile app.”

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Remote banking for businesses

Remote deposit allows businesses the ability to make check deposits from their desktop without having to

physically deliver the check to the bank. The remote deposit is a service that allows a user to scan checks and transmit the scanned images and/or ACH-data to a bank for posting and clearing.

Smart safes allow cash intensive businesses, such as restaurants and churches, a cost-effective way of depositing money into their accounts. The safes are primarily used to assist retailers with end-of-the-day deposits. The machines – which look like large ATMs with touch screens on top – count and sort cash. They automatically credit the money to the customers’ accounts, although the deposits have to be verified at a later time.

“If I didn’t work at a bank, I would have no need to go to a physical branch location. I pay all of my bills electronically, use mobile deposit, receive direct deposit, use the mobile banking app to transfer money to my kids, etc.,” says Frazier.

ServisFirst Bank was formed in 2005, and now has offices in 10 cities throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. To learn more about ServisFirst Bank, visit its website at www.servisfirstbank.com. n