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EVENT Magazine

Contents

26 Huntsville Heart Ball

Events 22 24

Not One More Alabama's Ignite the Light

QC Wellness Grand Opening

Fitzgerald Pilates’ One Year Anniversary

HSO Crescen-Dough Auction 56

Greengate School’s Spring Swing

HudsonAlpha Spring Benefit

Homeless in Huntsville Documentary Premier

Spotlight: Matt & Julie Fowler

Huntsville Classic Concert: The Temptations and The Four Tops

Business Profile: Light Facial Plastic Surgery

HSO Guild Debutante Tea

Taste: Summer Sips and Salads

Harris Home for Children Charity Concert

Fashion: Cool, Cool Summer

Audi of Huntsville Q4 & A5 Launch

Century BMW Grand Opening

HMA Presents Southern Blues

HSO Guild Debutante Tea

Editorials Feature: Huntsville’s Top Chefs

Mazda CX-5 Unveiling

HMA Presents Southern Blues

70 Calendar

Centerstage: Maya Stone

Cornbread Mafia Book Signing at Meyer & Lee

69 Huntsville Happenings

Relay for Life Survivor Dinner HSO Crescen-Dough Auction

20 Editor’s Letter

Huntsville Heart Ball

18 Publisher’s Letter

DanTera Whitesburg Grand Opening Celebration Street Scene Vintage Market Days EarlyWorks Society’s Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt Voices of Our Times Luncheon Xtend Barre Grand Opening The Chameleon Open House

Heads n Tails Crawfish Boil at VBC

Expressions in Art Fundraiser

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On The Cover: Kenzie Lafevers, Skylar Sloas at DanTera Whitesburg Grand Opening Celebration

Photo by Steve Babin

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A Letter from the Publisher

MAGAZINE

Welcome to summer Huntsville! I hope you’ve enjoyed spring and are anticipating relaxing vacations in the mountains, on the lake or recharging at the beach. This is the time of year when there is so much outdoor activity right here in Huntsville. With City Lights & Stars at Burritt on the Mountain, Concerts in the Park, Concerts on the Dock at Lowe Mill and the Gazebo Concerts in Madison, there is no shortage of music, food and fun with friends and family. Trails for hiking and biking on Monte Sano make exciting excursions for outdoor adventurers. No matter the reason for being outdoors, don’t forget the sunscreen!

This issue is chocka-block full of exciting events including Huntsville Museum of Art’s Southern Blues, HudsonAlpha’s Spring Benefit and the Temptations and The Four Tops benefitting Huntsville Hospital. I had the honor of being present for a photo session at the Ledges of Huntsville with the Top Chefs of Huntsville. In all my years of publishing EVENT Magazine, having these renowned, talented folks in the same room was a memorable experience for me, and I hope the editorial included in this issue is a good read for you. With so many great restaurants in town, these men and women were specifically nominated through a Facebook campaign to be honored for a job well done.

Please shop with the advertisers within this issue and as always, don’t forget to tell them you saw them in EVENT Magazine. Enjoy your summer and be safe!

Cheers!

Todd Stephenson President/Publisher

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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 Mark Jaeger Scott Roberts Jeff White Isaiah Williams Contributing Photographers Susi Stroud Director of Sales Carolyn Stephenson Account Executives Ann Lane Lee Nast Distribution Victor Mace Huntsville EVENT Magazine is published bi-monthly by Event Magazine, LLC, P.O. Box 14219, Huntsville, AL 35815 For advertising information please call 256.533.8078 or e-mail advertise@eventhuntsville.com For editorial information or to request coverage of an event, please visit our web site at www.eventhuntsville.com

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Huntsville EVENT Magazine is published bi-monthly by EVENT Magazine, LLC. Although the magazine is distributed free throughout the area in Athens, Decatur, Fayetteville, Guntersville, Huntsville, Madison and Owens Cross Roads, paid subscriptions are available for $25.00 annually. For new subscriptions or changes of address, call 256.533.8078 or email subscriptions@eventhuntsville.com. All contents © 2017. All rights reserved. Reproduction or use in whole or in part of the contents without the prior written permission of the publisher is prohibited. Huntsville Event Magazine is a registered trademark of Event Magazine, LLC. All rights reserved. Unsolicited photographs or articles are submitted at the risk of the photographer or author. Event Magazine, LLC assumes no liability for the return of any unsolicited materials and may use them at its discretion.

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Editor’s Note

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Summertime and the livin’ is…well, if not easy, a little easier. A slower pace at least? Huntsville offers plenty of ways to beat the heat this season.

The temperature isn’t the only thing that’s hot in Huntsville this summer. Our featured editorial dishes up the hottest chefs in town, chosen by you, our readers and Facebook followers.

We shine our spotlight on the Fowlers, a couple who give their time and efforts to improve life for residents in the Lincoln Mills area. At Centerstage is Maya Stone, bassoonist for the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra. Our Business Profile highlights Light Facial Plastic Surgery, a practice focused on making their patients look as young as they feel.

The busy event season is reflected in the many photos captured here. From glammed up guests at a gala to casual crews by the pool, by spotlight or candlelight, we’ve enjoyed covering each one. If you’re looking to get involved in making this area better, the organizations featured in EVENT give you a fantastic place to start.

While you’re checking out who was where, don’t forget to take a look at our advertisers. Without them, we couldn’t put this publication in your hands. Shop with them, eat with them, call on them when you’re selling your home or to help you plan a party of your own. And don’t forget to tell them you saw them right here, in EVENT Magazine. Stay cool Huntsville!

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An Evening for the Heart

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The 2017 Huntsville Heart Ball was a sit-down dinner with tables hosted by the community’s premiere companies making a difference in the community. Proceeds from the event further the research, education, and community outreach of the American Heart Association in the North Alabama area. The 350 guests included Physician of the Year recipient Dr. T. Benton Washburn, Jr. and Heart of the Community recipient Dr. Dorothy Davidson. Top sponsors were Huntsville Hospital, Dynetics, and Dr. Dorothy Davidson, with flowers by Albert’s Flowers and entertainment by Junctional Rhythm.

“The 2017 Huntsville Heart Ball was an exciting evening where local community leaders and sponsors came together to support lifesaving research. As the 2017 Heart Ball Chairman, I’m very proud to say this was the best year ever, raising over $230,000 to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Our success was due to the hard work and efforts of many sponsors, the honorees, the AHA Heart Ball Executive Committee Members and the local staff of the AHA,” John Eagan, Senior VP of BB&T. n

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Marcella House, Crita Abercrombie, Pat Colson

Honoring Survivors with Magic and Merriements

Don & Carolyn Norris

Bennie Jacks, Dr. Jim McCarty

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PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

The American Cancer Society gathered to honor cancer survivors and their caregivers at the Relay for Life Survivor Dinner on March 30 at First Baptist Church Huntsville.

Around 275 guests attended the annual event that was catered by the evening’s main sponsor Texas Roadhouse with flowers arranged by the American Cancer Society. Dr. Osborne’s Magic Show provided entertainment.

Special guests included Dr. James McCarty, Chad Emerson, Kenny Anderson and Madison Mayor Paul Finley.

Mallory McCormack is this year’s event lead for Relay For Life of Huntsville/ Madison. The Aaron Smith “Continuing the Fight” Award was presented to Belinda Garner. The 2nd Annual Keith and Terry Jones Caregiver Award went to Rick and Janice Turner.

Mallory McCormack said of the event, “You are not just a survivor. You are a SURVIVOR! Live your life like an exclamation point!” n

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Crescen-Dough Auctions Parties, Vacations and Jewels, Oh My!

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Photos by Steve Babin

The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Guild’s annual Crescen-Dough Auction is Huntsville’s original and best auction and one of the area’s favorite evenings of fun and entertainment.

Celebrating on April 7, the auction offered more than 500 items – from the finest of jewels to one-of-a-kind parties, great vacations and incredible deals on items donated by local merchants.

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With a dinner buffet and both silent and live auctions, the event was a smashing success.

The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Guild provides generous financial and volunteer support annually to the Symphony and its educational programs. During its 57 years of service, the guild has raised over $7 million, half of which has been raised by Crescen-Dough. Also, the guild has volunteered in excess of 736,000 hours to support the symphony. n

Courtney & Erica Gattis, George Taylor

Kim Wright, Donna Rush

Clint & Francy Kirkland

Stephanie Coleman, Melissa Hays, Julie Andrezjewski, Karen & Larry Couvillon

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Upon being seen at our Clinic for either sickness or hormones, you can walk right over to our QC Pharmacy where we compound the prescriptions that you need. We offer our own specially and carefully formulated supplement line “NutriMed Rx.” Protein powders containing anti-inflammatories and new supplements are also arriving soon. Relative to this are the array of prescriptive / medical grade vitamins, with an abundance of Health and Wellness snacks, such as protein bars, protein breads, etc. Additionally our locations offer OTC, doTERRA Essential Oils, and a selection of Skincare such as OBAGI and Skinceuticals.

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Shining a Light into the Stigma of Addiction

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Photos by Steve Babin

Not One More Alabama held a launch event to introduce the group to the community. Around 200 guests attended including keynote speaker Brett Young, Executive Director of The Reprieve and speakers/board members David Wilbourn, Sally Barton and Laurie Roberts. Catering by Narvell donated fare. Sponsors were The Reprieve/ Bradford Health Services and Friends of Recovery Madison Limestone & Lawrence County.

Patty Syskus, president of the group said, “Addiction knows no boundaries and impacts individuals regardless of age, gender, race, income or religion. We are so grateful for those who joined us as we work to fight the stigma attached to those that are struggling, comfort those already injured but not destroyed by this disease, and inspire young people to stay drug-free. We want to fight this disease with education, love and compassion, and together we will rise out of the darkness and into a place of light, recovery and peace.” n

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QC Wellness and So Much More in Madison

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QC Wellness Pharmacy/QuickCare Urgent Care celebrated the grand opening of their second location on Friday, April 14 at the new Madison setting, at 7500 Hwy 72 West.

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

The event served to commemorate the opening and bring awareness to the surrounding community of the services offered and the available products. Owners Dr. Allen Campbell and Brett Enabnit as well as Aesthitician Jade Rosetti, were on hand to welcome their guests.

Guests enjoyed fare catered by Sharon Patrick with Indivior, Stephanie Burks with Kaleo and Jeff Gilliland with Beckman Coulter, Inc. Flowers and décor were arranged by Lisa Shepard and Melody Murphy. n

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Centerstage

Maya Stone Bassoonist, HSO

EVENT: Who or what inspired you to become a musician? MS: My family and my church background inspired me to become a musician. My mother is a pianist and church musician, and my grandparents were also singers and very active in music and church. I was very fortunate to grow up around music, with a piano in my home, and actively singing throughout the week. I was aware of the power of music at a very early age. The spiritual nature of music was magnetic for me. I also grew up hearing, learning and performing complicated gospel harmonies and rhythms. I really got to participate in a lot of cool stuff.

EVENT: Who’s your favorite musician? MS: I’m not sure I have just one favorite musician. At the moment, I’d have to say it’s my grandfather. He had an amazing vocal range, and could get all sorts of cool timbres out of his voice. Growing up, he would also make a point of beating out sweet rhythms on a whim, and then sometimes we would play call and response or beat the rhythms together. Thinking about the music he created makes me smile!

EVENT: What’s your favorite thing to do in Huntsville? MS: I love walking around and enjoying nature, and Big Spring Park is my absolute favorite. It's close to the Hall where the orchestra performs, and in the past few years it’s been renovated a bit. I love the birds and fish, and the super cute red bridge. I love it all.

EVENT: Favorite hangout or restaurant? MS: I’m a sucker for Rosie’s Mexican Cantina. I love that place, and the margaritas are awesome.

EVENT: What’s your favorite part about being a part of the HSO? MS: My favorite thing about your HSO is the people. It’s like family, and when you play music with them and get to know some of them, the experience can really touch your heart. This comes out through the music. And, that’s what is really special about what we share with the Huntsville community. It’s really like sharing a piece of our heart. n

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Fitz Celebrates Fab!

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Photos by Steve Babin The Fitzgerald Pilates commemorated their first anniversary with a birthday party April 14 at the studio at 407 Saint Clair Avenue SW. Owner Chandra Medellin said of the event, “It was a time to celebrate our local Pilates girls and our one year birthday!”

Guests noshed on fare by Zoe’s Kitchen and were entertained by a DJ spinning tunes, tatting up in the temporary tattoo parlor and being pampered at the manicure station.

The Pilates studio has made a name for itself by redefining strength and cardio with hip hop openers, good vibes and a girl tribe. Featuring a spandex shop and a dry shampoo bar, there’s no place quite like the Fitz! n

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PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Cornbread Mafia Hits the Streets at Meyer and Lee

Photos by Steve Babin

The literary and art world came together at Meyer and Lee as Huntsville’s own Sheree Le Mon’s friends celebrated the release of her new novel, Cornbread Mafia. Her dear friend and acclaimed artist, Nall who illustrated the cover of the book joined the festivities.

Jennifer & Lindsey Clark

Carolyn Stephenson, Daniel Adamek

Griffin Godwin, Renee Harris

Jim & Jody Paar with Teddy & Tuttles

Throughout the evening, Sheree and Nall signed books and mingled with the large crowd. Sheree’s book is available for purchase at Meyer and Lee as well as Amazon, Barnes & Noble and her publisher, Indigo River Publishing.

Sheree founded the internationally recognized Strasburg Children and has written and produced two feature films; “Cut” and “For the Love of a Dog.” Both were released domestically and internationally. “Cut” won the George Lindsey Best Feature Film award. Cornbread Mafia is her first novel.

Because Nall and his beautiful art were so well-received, Meyer and Lee is excited to serve as his official Huntsville gallery. n

Bailey Yoder, Sheree Le Mon, Lorie & Courtney Maranda

Cheryl Brazelton, Sheree Le Mon, Nall, Karen Boehme

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Chef Rachael Critelli

Chef Steven Bunner

Chef Phillip Collier

Chef Chris McDonald

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Chef Rachael Critelli.................................................................................... Luciano Inspiration I grew up watching the women in my family cook. One of my fondest memories as a child was being with my great-grandmother in her garden as well as my Mamaw Doris’. It was fascinating to me to see everything we picked on the dinner table that night. I actually didn’t know it was what I wanted to do until I got my first fine-dining job at The Green Bottle Grill when I was 19. I didn’t know that food could be art. I’ve been doing it ever since. First Meal You Learned to Make I first learned how to make breakfast with my great-grandmother when we visited her in Georgia. I cracked eggs and made toast – I was 3 or 4.

Favorite Meal to Prepare I enjoy making rustic homey meals like coq au vin or a good roast. Quick Meal for Yourself, What Do You Make? A sandwich or a frozen dinner. I don’t really sit down to large meals after messing with food all day and night. I prefer to eat other people’s food. Who Would You Cook For – Famous or Not Famous would be Anthony Bourdain. Not famous is my wonderful husband and children. They are the reason I work as hard as I do.

Chef Steven Bunner..................................................................................1892 East Inspiration I don’t remember a moment that I thought, “Hey, I want to be a chef.” I’ve always cooked. I made huge messes as a child in my Mom’s kitchen learning everything from her! When I was old enough to get a job I gravitated towards restaurants and I never made it back out. I was close to finishing my BA from UAH when a friend asked me what I was going to do for work is when it came to me that I didn’t want to stop cooking. It was then that I began to take steps to strengthen my training and resume. First Meal You Learned to Make The first dish that made a true impact on me (and the entirety of my mother’s kitchen) was pasta from scratch. I remember being about 8 years old, watching one of those classic shows, showing a woman making pasta with the well method. I decided I could do that. With no recipe, or solid idea, I piled flour, cracked eggs and mixed with fervor. I remember going to find my mom and announcing that I had made noodles. I think she knew what was awaiting her from

my disheveled and well-floured appearance. Then she saw the huge mess from floor to ceiling. But when she saw that I had indeed made something that resembled a noodle, she warmed up some sauce and enjoyed them with me. I scampered off and left my mother to deal with the carnage my creation had left. Favorite Meal to Prepare The one I have not tried to make before! The excitement of building and learning something new really gets me. Who Would You Cook For – Famous or Not A couple of chefs in the world that would be a nerve-racking thrill, or food critic to have visit. There would be some great dinner conversation to be had from anyone of the people I studied in philosophy in college, or a couple of the presidents would be neat as well. I really want to cook for anyone who hasn’t been to 1892 East. We’ve been making people happy for eight years and are growing every year. We want to keep that trend going for at least another eight years.

Chef Phillip Collier................................................................................ The Ledges Inspiration My parents inspired me to become a chef at a young age. First Meal You Learned to Make I don’t remember the very first meal that I made, but I do remember a few bad meals in the beginning, each one helping me get to where I am today. Favorite Meal to Prepare I don’t have a favorite meal to prepare. I like variety and I like what makes everyone else happy.

Quick Meal for Yourself, What Do You Make? After a long day, my go-to meal is a turkey sandwich... They’re quick and keep me alive. Who Would You Cook For – Famous or Not I enjoy cooking for family and friends. There is nothing better than good food and good company.

Chef Chris McDonald.............................................................................. The Bottle Inspiration My grandmother was a big influence in me becoming a chef. She was the cafeteria lady in my grade school. I can remember admiring her for being able to almost effortlessly prepare food for so many people. First Meal You Learned to Make Pancakes and sausage. I can also remember thinking of how well they tasted together. Favorite Meal to Prepare Some kind of pasta. I like to freestyle a little.

Quick Meal for Yourself – What Do You Make I sauté whatever vegetables I am interested in. Add a little garlic, white wine, and then finish with cream, butter, and cheese. Who Would You Cook For – Famous or Not I would cook an American Bison cut Ribeye, Sous Vide for 12 hours at 130 degrees. I would cook it for Ted Nugent while listening to Great White Buffalo.

Chef Irwanto Fnu.................................................................................. Yoshi Fusion Inspiration I really liked to eat any type of cuisine when I was young, that drove me to be a chef. First Meal You Learned to Make It was an instant noodle soup with eggs two ways; hard boiled and fried. Favorite Meal to Prepare Sashimi tasting, which are composed dishes with Sashimistyle fish and components that will elevate the flavor while complimenting the fish.

Quick Meal for Yourself, What Do You Make Udon, there’s something with the texture of that wheat noodle. It can be sautéed or used in soup, can’t go wrong with it. Who Would You Cook For – Famous or Not Chef Masaharu Marimoto, he’s my role model and inspiration. It would be an honor to cook for him.

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Chef Andy Howery.................................................................................. The Bottle Inspiration I cooked a lot as a kid. My grandfather was a chef in Los Angeles for years and had his own diners, he had four or five. First Meal You Learned to Make Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Favorite Meal to Prepare Prime rib roast for my family.

Quick Meal for Yourself – What Do You Make? Pancakes and sausage for my kids and me. Who Would You Cook For – Famous or Not I would love to cook for The Rolling Stones just to see what they would be like to meet and see what they like to eat.

Chef Tom Chapman.......................................................................... Nick’s Ristorante Inspiration It gave me an excuse to eat more. Actually the profession found me. It took a while but I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. It gives me the opportunity to make people happy with something I enjoy doing First Meal You Learned to Make Tough question. Don’t know for sure. It was either one of my mom’s casseroles or something dad was cooking on the grill. Favorite Meal to Make Beef Wellington with brandy mushroom cream sauce and truffle mashed potatoes.

Quick Meal for Yourself Hardly ever happens. Usually a concoction of whatever is in fridge and pantry. Today it was a bacon cheese hot dog. Who Would You Cook For – Famous or Not My dad and Gene Kelly. My dad because I miss the hell out of him. Gene Kelly because we could trade food for lessons on singing, dancing and charisma. Secret fantasy is to have been born in the 40’s and performed in musicals.

Chef Margaret Baggett.................................................................. Marketplace Cafe Inspiration Like a lot of Southern girls, I grew up at my mother’s apron strings. My favorite childhood memories are in the kitchen with her. I even have a scar on my knuckle from about age 6 that I got while grating cheese for her chili bar. I have loved to cook and serve my loved ones from such a young age, and it came as no surprise to everyone that it developed into my career path. Food is most definitely my love language. First Meal You Learned to Make My mom claims that I was making the classic egg salad by myself by age 6. Favorite Meal to Prepare Easy one! SHRIMP. AND. GRITS. I make it a dozen different ways, but my most favorite is probably the most classic... based on the Crook’s Corner recipe with crisped bacon, sauteed scallions and mushrooms, a pan sauce of lemon juice, Tabasco, and chicken broth, all spooned over super creamy

Parmesan and Cheddar Cheese Grits. I garnish it with fresh diced Grainger County tomatoes. I’ve been making that recipe since I was probably 17 or 18, trying to show off for friends and family. It’s definitely a Chef Margaret staple, and I love serving it for hundreds of people at weddings! Quick Meal, What Do You Make I love some simple grilled chicken breast with flavors of lemon, rosemary, olive oil, garlic, and Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning (one of my not-so-secret-ingredients-that-I-put-on-absolutely-everything.) Who Would You Cook For – Famous or Not My extended family, a hundred times over. We go to Pawley’s Island, S.C. every summer with a combination of my mom’s family and my dad’s family. Often 12-15, sometimes even 20 of us. Cooking for the whole crew, most of whom I only see that one time a year, is the happiest and most fun cooking I ever get to do.

Chef René Boyzo.......................................................... Church Street Wine Shoppe Inspiration Cooking has always been a part of my life. I’ve been cooking out of necessity since I was about 5 years old. My parents worked to support us, so originally I had to learn to cook so I could feed myself. I didn’t know about fast food back in Mexico; I thought that to eat you had to grow your vegetables and cook a meal from scratch. Eventually we were able to eat dinner as a family every night, and that’s when I started cooking for my whole family. I had a lot of respect for the ingredients and I knew that I couldn’t waste any of them because they took so long to grow. Plus we didn’t have very much variety, so I had to be creative with the ingredients. Eventually I came to the United States and I got a job as a dishwasher at Outback Steakhouse when I was in high school, and I realized that cooking was something I could do for a

living. One day the line cook called in sick and I asked if I could fill in for him and show them what I could do. That’s what started my career as a chef, and it was all thanks to my manager at the time, Tim Grays. First Dish You Learned to Make Scrambled eggs when I was about 5. Favorite Meal to Prepare Orange chicken with rice. That’s my favorite to make because it’s my daughters’ favorite to eat. Who Would You Cook For – Famous or Not My grandmother. She passed away a while ago, but she was the one who really took her time to show me what she knew about cooking and made me love it. It’s really thanks to her that I am who I am today, and I would love the opportunity to show her what I can do now.

Chef Cara Thompson.................................................................................. Grille 29 Inspiration I always liked to cook from a young age but was very unaware of the culinary world. I learned about culinary school my senior year of high school in my home ec. class and decided then to go culinary school. First Meal You Learned to Make Breakfast. Favorite Meal to Prepare I enjoy making small plates and tapas.

Quick Meal for Yourself, What Do You Make? Sushi rice, salmon, tuna, avocado, sriracha, crispy shallots, maldon sea salt, lime. Who Would You Cook For – Famous or Not I would choose a chef capable of critiquing me to the highest standard.

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Audi Drives into the Future with New Model Launch Photos by Steve Babin

Audi Huntsville threw a party to launch two new models for the 2018 luxury line. The Audi A5 and Q5 launch was on April 20 at the Audi showroom on Hwy 72. Around 50 guests attended the event, including Managing Partner of Hiley Automotive Group, Matt Meyer and General Manager of Audi Huntsville, Eric Hedges. Bubba’s Catering provided fare for the evening’s festivities. n

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Mazda Makes Waves with New Model at Cotton Row Cotton Row Restaurant hosted the 2017 Mazda CX-5 unveiling event on May 11. Special guests included Maria Zlidar Richards, Mazda Manager Region General Southeast; Al Naragon, Mazda District Sales Manager; Ryan McCormick, Mazda District Service and Parts Manager; Frances Hebert, Mazda Zone Manager; Matt Meyer, Managing Partner Hiley Automotive Group. Eighty guests enjoyed fare from the downtown eatery while anticipating the unveiling of the all new Mazda model. n

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Spotlight Matt Fowler is CEO of a real estate software company; managing partner of Old Town Beer Exchange and Retaggio, a fine dining Italian restaurant coming in 2018; and manager of a commercial real estate company. He and wife Julie own a thrift store called Village Marketplace that benefits Lincoln Village – a project near to their hearts. Fowler joined the Board of Directors of Lincoln Village Preservation Corp in 2014 and became its chairman in 2015.

EVENT: What is Lincoln Village? M&JF: Lincoln Village Preservation Corp (LVPC) exists for the residents and property owners of the Lincoln Mills community in Northeast Huntsville. LVPC was formed in 2002 to try and push drugs, sex trafficking, and domestic violence out of the neighborhood. We did not picket or lobby City Hall to do something. We moved in, bought the houses and the former public school. We now own about two-thirds of the parcels in the immediate neighborhood and have around 20 houses leased to residents in our program or staff. Core services include: • A residential program that places families in recovery in new housing and pairs them with a mentor. Graduates are eligible for a 401(k) style program that can provide up to $16,000 toward permanent housing. LVPC’s real estate efforts buy, renovate and maintain properties for this program; • An on-campus pre-school program for pre-kindergarten aged kids; • Lincoln Academy, a K-8 Christian School featuring a high-engagement academic experience focused on building non-cognitive skillsets in children living with poverty; • An after-school program; • A program connecting graduating 8th graders with schools and families to carry them into and through high school (grades 9-12); and • A summer program providing a safe, engaged place where kids can maintain and extend their academic and social achievements from year-to-year.

EVENT: What made you decide to be a part Lincoln Village? M&JF: That’s really the easiest question to answer. Lincoln is a place where miracles happen every day. Miracles, to me, are beautiful, wonderful things that happen when there is no discernable reason. An 11-year-old little girl, as an example, who takes two buses to come to the school so she can be the first in her family to graduate from high school. Or the first-grader who, when prompted by an accreditor during their site visit, said that the reason he loved Lincoln Academy was because it made him feel “safe.” How many of our kids would have given that answer? How can these kids thrive if they feel safe at school and not at home? To me, those are tiny miracles that taken together can change the city, and the world.

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$30 million currently – that’s only about one-half of one percent of the education budget for the State of Alabama so supporters of strong public education in Alabama don’t need to worry very much about a loss of resources to this program.

EVENT: What types of volunteers are currently needed at Lincoln Village? M&JF: Lincoln always needs good people who are ready to be changed by their experiences. People often come ready to read to a child, or help renovate a house or join a committee thinking that they know what they are bringing to the work. But most people have a more complex experience. While reading to the kid, they tell you they want to be a basketball player one day, when they get out of prison. Or a little girl mentions that her “uncle” makes her feel uncomfortable. Or a ninth-grader tells you there are no good books so they hate to read. We need volunteers who are ready to do something about those things, as well as read to them and bring them lunch.

EVENT: What does it mean to you and Julie to volunteer your time with Lincoln Village? Matt: Volunteering at Lincoln is a privilege. My work as an entrepreneur has allowed me to have unstructured time available for these projects. I want to live in a smarter city. A city where the voters make better decisions and raise healthier children. Children who believe in a world where black kids and white kids come together to solve the problems impacting our state and world. Lincoln is full of change-agents making that happen every day, one kid and one family at a time.

Julie: When I first became involved with Lincoln Village ministries I was shocked at the extreme poverty that is allowed to exist in this city! I grew up thinking that everyone had access to the basic services that allow us to live safe, healthy and productive lives. I had no idea of the chaos, and complex situations that cause people to feel disposable, rejected by society, unloved and unworthy. One cannot call oneself a Christian and ignore this issue that exists in our city.

I believe our purpose in life is to be the hands and feet of God. Lincoln is a great place to serve in this way. It is easy to get caught up in our own needs and lose perspective on what really matters in life. It doesn’t take long to be completely humbled and overwhelmed with gratitude when you are exposed to people who are struggling with basic needs that a lot of us take for granted. n

EVENT: How can people help with scholarships to help children attend Lincoln Academy? M&JF: Anyone who pays Alabama Income Tax – and that’s almost every household in the state – can redirect up to half of their income tax payment to accredited schools. Parents can apply for scholarships up to $10,000/year depending on their income level and where their kids are zoned to attend school. To be clear, this is not a donation, you were going to pay the tax anyway. The State of Alabama has decided to provide parents locked into a failing local school the choice to take their kid to an accredited higher-performing school. Lincoln Academy is one of those schools. The program is capped at

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Century BMW Opened its New Home for the Ultimate Driving Machine

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George and Tracy Jones welcomed the crowd of 400 to their new home for the Ultimate Driving Machine. Attendees enjoyed fare by Jimmy Boyce with flowers and décor arranged by In Bloom.

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle thanked Century BMW for their many philanthropic contributions to the Huntsville community. In their efforts looking toward the future and cutting-edge technology, Tracy Jones welcomed Dr. Howard Jacob with HudsonAlpha to share some of the medical advances in genome science being accomplished in Huntsville. Welcoming guests to the new, futuristic BMW facility in conjunction with highlighting HudsonAlpha’s cutting-edge research was the perfect combination for the successful grand opening of Century BMW. n

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March 29 marked the grand opening of the new Century BMW facility at 3810 University Drive. Guests arrived in their cars pulling through the 33 bay service department and were greeted by valets and champagne as they entered the new state-of-the-art showroom.

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New Exhibit Brings the Blues to HMA

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The Huntsville Museum of Art hosted Southern Blues: Music of the Soul on April 20. The event served to open the new exhibition “Our Living Past: A Platinum Portrait of Music Maker” and was a fundraiser for the museum hosted by the Huntsville Museum of Art Guild.

Around 500 guests dined on southern cuisine by Catering by Narvell and New Orleans Lunchbox. The Museum’s galleries were transformed into a southern blues lounge with the new exhibit, completely washed in blue lighting and decorated with burlap and cotton. Live music was provided by blues prodigy Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and Alan Little.

Chairs of the event were Alison Cannon and Anne Harbarger. Sponsors of the event were Davidson Technologies, FirstBank and Wells Fargo.

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n 2003, Light Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Center was created from the need for a facial plastic surgery practice in North Alabama. Dr. Ben Light was the first board-certified facial plastic surgeon to establish a practice between Birmingham and Nashville. With extensive training and expertise, Light Facial Plastic Surgery is passionate about restoring natural beauty and reclaiming faces from the harmful effects of stress, environmental factors and time. Using trained specialists, superior products and unrivaled procedures, this goal becomes a reality on a daily basis at Light Facial Plastic Surgery.

A Purpose with Principles The overall mission of Light Facial Plastic Surgery is simple: to help individuals look as young as they feel. Light Facial Plastic Surgery is a practice that runs on efficiency and expertise, but also on principles, passion and purpose. According to Dr. Light, “It’s exciting and rewarding for both the patient and us to see the intended changes in appearance come to fruition. Often this improvement in appearance is accompanied by renewed self-confidence and vitality.” Dr. Light’s guiding principle is to provide excellence in the application of a full spectrum of facial rejuvenation options, while taking the time to develop a relationship with each patient that enters his office.

The Staff at Light Plastic Surgery Having graduated with honors from Wheaton College, Dr. Light attended medical school at the University of Illinois at Chicago where he graduated as a James Scholar and in the top of his class. From there he completed general surgery internship and head and neck surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, as well as a two-year National Institutes of Health (NIH) cancer research fellowship, much of which focused on skin cancer. After otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) residency, Dr. Light returned to Chicago for fellowship training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Illinois. Dr. Light’s first faculty position was as chief of Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine at Gainesville, where he created and developed the University Aesthetic Center with other plastic surgeons. After multiple publications and national speaking opportunities, Dr. Light stays involved with the education of medical students and facial plastic surgeons to this day. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Medical Association, the American Head and Neck Society, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, the American Board of Otolaryngology, and he is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Services Provided Anti-aging options vary from office-based “lunchtime” procedures (Botox, facial fillers, mild chemical peels, laser peels, hair removal, laser vein treatment) to a broad range of surgical solutions performed on an outpatient basis (facelift, rhinoplasty, browlift, blepharoplasty.) Having these options available at Light Facial Plastic Surgery means patients can work with Dr. Light and his staff to develop a solution to their concerns that successfully pinpoints their unique needs and expectations.

Three recent advances in non-surgical, no-downtime procedures offered at Light Facial Plastic Surgery are Ultherapy™, CoolSculpting™ and Kybella™. Ultherapy™ is designed to treat facial skin laxity (droopy brows or cheeks, neck and décolletage skin lines, heavy jowls, etc.) Facial smoothing and tightening is achieved without surgery and almost no bruising, swelling or downtime. CoolSculpting™ is a novel, no-downtime approach to decreasing fatty deposits on the body or neck without surgery or incisions. This remarkably effective procedure is uniformly effective in recontouring trouble spots where fat bulges, despite effective exercise and diet. Kybella™ is a new injectable therapy specifically designed to help decrease fat in the upper neck or the dreaded “turkey neck.”

Shawna Oliver serves a dual role as Patient Care Coordinator and Licensed Clinical Aesthetician. She has extensive experience and expertise in skin care treatment. Shawna makes product and treatment recommendations based on the patient’s specific skin type and condition. She is an advanced, trained Ultherapist and provides outstanding results using the Ultherapy™ technology in the office.

Kendal Moores, RN BSN, runs the state-board-certified Laser Center at Light Facial Plastic Surgery. As the Laser Specialist, she is an expert in the application of hair removal technology using the Candela Gentlase™ and Lyra™ lasers for all skin types. She provides treatment for the removal of skin veins and vascular blemishes using Lumenis™, NdYag™ and VersaPulse™. Light Facial Plastic Surgery uses multiple lasers so that Moores can treat different issues for patients with widely varying skin types and shades.

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Light Facial Plastic Surgery offers a wide range of surgical and non-surgical procedures, technologies, and skin care treatments to help individuals reach their aesthetic goals. Dr. Light stated, “We stand out from other medical offices and spas that provide just a few services such as Botox and facial fillers, because we provide a complete range of facial rejuvenating options.” He continued, “We are ready to provide numerous options that are more likely to give patients the results they really want.” To potential patients who may be hesitant to try plastic surgery, Dr. Light said, “We make it a priority to listen closely to those patients who desire only non-surgical approaches, and we can employ the latest of technologies including Ultherapy™, CoolSculpting™, Botox and filler to achieve the best possible results without surgery.”

Light Facial looks forward to its role in giving back to the community as a major contributor to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of North Alabama, an organization that advocates for children in the courtroom and beyond. Over the years, Light Facial Plastic Surgery has participated in annual events for PACT (Parents and Children Together.) The practice supports Decatur Morgan Hospital through contributions to the Decatur Morgan Hospital Foundation Gala event. In addition, Dr. Light states, “It has been our pleasure to care for patient referrals from the Decatur Free Clinic, a local clinic dedicated to caring for those in need who have no access to insurance.” Light Facial Plastic Surgery is emphatic about giving back to the community that has given them support and generosity since their foundation. n

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With temperatures soaring, everyone’s ready to sit down and cool down. When it’s time to eat, something light and fresh is on the menu! Check out these featured dishes and drinks for your summertime sustenance. With offerings from the hottest eateries in town, you’ll find the coolest collection of sips and salads.

Summer Salad & Raspberry Mango Sunrise Athletic Club Alabama

Grilled watermelon, heirloom tomatoes, red onion, strawberries, Feta cheese, finished with a maple vinaigrette Camarena Silver tequila, raspberry coulis, fresh mango juice, splash of soda water, garnished with a lime Photo by Steve Babin

Colossal lump blue crab, avocado, mango and cucumber

Refreshing Crab Stack & Red Ruby Greyhound

Deep Eddy Ruby Red Vodka, freshly squeezed lime and grapefruit juices, grapefruit bitters and club soda

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Heirloom Tomato & Watermelon Salad with The Redheadâ€™s Watermelon & Basil Cocktail Luciano

Heirloom tomatoes tossed with watermelon alongside seared Ahi tuna

Muddle watermelon with basil leaves, lime juice, simple syrup and rum with a pinch of salt. Add crushed ice and shake. Garnish with basil leaf and watermelon cube

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Southwest Romaine Wedge & Bulleit on the Rocks Church Street Purveyor

Roasted corn, avocado, heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, Feta cheese, served with buttermilk ranch Photo by Steve Babin

Woodford Reserve, Kentucky Straight Bourbon over an ice ball

Drake's California Cobb & Drake's Summer Sangria

Vodka, sauvignon blanc, citrus sour, peach puree, honey and ginger beer

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Chopped greens, sliced grape tomatoes, corn, scallions and chicken breast tossed in citrus vinaigrette and topped with bacon, avocado and blue cheese crumbles

Summer Peach Salad & Brazilian Summer The Bottle

Chilton County Peaches, local goat cheese, organic baby lettuce with sunflower vinaigrette Leblon Rum, .75 Pama, fresh lime, pineapple juice, with a splash of simple syrup, garnished with a cherry

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Creamy Cucumber Salad & Stiegl Grapefruit Radler Spinach Chicken Salad & Schmitt Söhne Riesling Spätlese Hildegard’s German Cuisine Creamy Cucumber Salad Thin-sliced English cucumbers tossed in our signature dilled Ranch dressing

Schmitt Söhne Riesling Spätlese Full-bodied and luscious,with hints of apricot, nectarine and honey

Stiegl Grapefruit Radler Low calorie, refreshing summer beer with distinct tart aroma and natural cloudiness

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Spinach Chicken Salad Breaded, sautéed chicken breast over fresh spinach with sweet corn, mandarin oranges, strawberries, slivered almonds, and house-made poppyseed dressing

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PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Greengate School’s Spring Swing Brings in Green for Good

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The 8th Annual Spring Swing for Greengate School was on April 21 at AM Booth’s Lumberyard. The event benefits the Tuition Assistance Fund and Greengate School. 350 guests attended, including major personal donors Judy and John Sweatman and Elise and Jim Sacane. Fare was catered by Sage Grill at the Westin, Shaggy’s Burgers and Tacos and The Bottle. Spring Flowers decorated the tables and complimented the spring flowers planted throughout the Lumberyard. All Points Logistics presented entertainment by Swingin Medallions, “The Party Band of the South.”

Carol Tevepaugh, Brian & Marcia Ramsey, Bruce Weddendorf

The event was sponsored by Jerry Damson Honda/Acura, Davidson Technologies and Wells Fargo.

Greengate is in its 15th year, and offers a full-time program for students in grades 1-8, half-day kindergarten, after school tutoring, dyslexia testing, teacher training, and an intensive summer program open to all students struggling to read.

“It was an amazing evening for a great cause – to benefit children struggling with dyslexia and other language based learning issues,” said Kathryn Tew, director of development at Greengate. n Ashlee Grove, Daniel Adamek

Shane Hammett, Glenn Sain, Phil Monkress, Robyn Smith, Kurt Weidenthal, Scott Muir, Randy Kline

Jason Dinkins, Jennifer Bell

Dan & Kristi Fugit, Kelly & Mike Kattos

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Cool, Cool Summer

Fashion

In this Alabama heat, dressing for summer can be tricky. Luckily, your local boutiques have everything needed to keep you cool, casual, and chic while you beat the heat!

TASSEL TRENDING

Tassels are the summerâ€™s hottest accessory, but that doesnâ€™t mean limiting them to just jewelry! Look for tassels and pom-poms on bags, hats, blouses and shoes. Style tip: The more colorful, the better!! Lilly Pulitzer Printed Off Shoulder Top - $108.00 Lilly Pulitzer Blue Shorts - $64.00 Lilly Pulitzer Metallic Tassel Sandal - $168.00 Lilly Pulitzer Beach Hat - $148.00 Lilly Pulitzer Beach Bag - $198.00 Lilly Pulitzer Wood and Pearl Sunglasses - $150.00 Lilly Pulitzer Gold Tassel Earrings - $38.00 Lilly Pulitzer Gold Bangle - $48.00 Pink Pelican Boutique

Models: Tiffany Jordan and Arie McKeehan Photos by Omni Photography Written and Styled by Kayla Adams Shot on Location at The Ledges

UP TO PAR Cute separates are perfect for summer, and so versatile! These pieces can work for transitioning in and out of those hot summer days. But donâ€™t forget the shoe of the moment: the sophisticated sneaker. We love it in blush pink with a fun top-knot detail! Cupcakes and Cashmere Striped Knot Tee - $68.00 Greylin Lace Up Skirt - $97.00 Mia Blush Pink Sneaker - $45.00 FashionABLE Echo Earring - $38.00 FashionABLE Pendant Necklace - $48.00 The Shine Project Chain Bracelet - $28.00 Elitaire Boutique

Fashion

SIMPLE

AND

CHIC

Every girl needs those go-to pieces you can dress up or dress down for just about any occasion. A simple cotton dress or a sophisticated jumpsuit is chic, easy and on-trend. Adding fun accessories helps you implement color and keeps things interesting!

On Tiffany (Left): Lilly Pulitzer Striped Midi Dress - $148.00 Charleston Shoe Co Navy Wedge - $120.00 Lilly Pulitzer Pom-Pom Clutch - $118.00 Lilly Pulitzer Tassel Earrings - $48.00 Lilly Pulitzer Gold Cuff Bracelet - $68.00 Pink Pelican Boutique On Arie (Right): Greylin Culotte Jumper - $137.00 Dolce Vita Red Mules - $135.00 From St. Xavier Embellished Tribal Clutch - $148.00 Beaded Hooped Earrings - $20.00 From St. Xavier Gold Cuff - $50.00 Elitaire Boutique

Fashion

EASY BREEZY Your summer schedule is jam-packed, so having a casual dress you can slip on for any reason, whether you are traveling, headed to the pool, or running errands is a must! Keep it simple with a solid color in an easy silhouette, or mix things up with a fun print. Shoes are comfortable; an easy slider or a fun espadrille will do the trick!

On Arie (Left): Greylin Tribal Print Dress - $168.00 Dolce Vita Blush Pink Sliders - $76.00 FashionABLE Pale Dogwood Leather Crossbody - $138.00 FashionABLE Bracelet Stack - $48.00 FashionABLE Gold Hoops - $42.00 Elitaire Boutique

**Big thanks to Waylon (left) and Huck (Right) for their fantastic dog modeling!

On Tiffany (Right): Lilly Pulitzer Hot Pink Cotton Shift Dress - $98.00 Lilly Pulitzer Multicolored Lace Up Espadrilles - $98.00 Lilly Pulitzer Wide Brimmed Hat - $148.00 Lilly Pulitzer Wood and Pearl Sunglasses - $150.00 Lilly Pulitzer Gold Bangle - $48.00 Pink Pelican Boutique

COMMITTED to SUPPORTING OUR MILITARY, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES

From left to right: Dean Johnson, Fiduciary Advisor, PNC Wealth Management, Leigh Pegues, Relationship Manager, PNC Commercial and Institutional Banking, Harvey Hutchinson, Wealth Strategist, PNC Wealth Management, Marlone Sankey, Sales and Client Experience Specialist Huntsville Region, Renee Williams, Client Solutions Advisor, PNC Wealth Management, Tom Rachuonyo, Branch Sales & Service Associate North Madison, Ginger Martin, WorkPlace Banking Business Development Of cer, Lauren Vickrey, Sales Leader Huntsville Region, Tonya Morris-Douglas, Business Banking Center Manager University, Teresa Smith, Relationship Manager, Agricultural Banking, Heather Baker, Relationship Strategist, PNC Wealth Management, Guillermo Araoz, Investment Advisor, PNC Wealth Management, Brad Collins, Wealth Director for Alabama PNC Wealth Management.

Leigh Pegues who served 12 years in the US Army Reserves with the last rank of Captain is photographed participating in ESGR’s“Boss Lift” where civilian employers y by military helicopter to Ft. Benning, GA, and participate in education and hands on activities.

Heather Baker, PNC Wealth Management Relationship Strategist, Joe Fitzgerald, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, and Leigh Pegues, PNC Commercial and Institutional Banking Relationship Manager, present an honor quilt for Boots on the Square, an event coordinated by Army veteran, Helen Gillespie, with a micor-grant from Downtown Huntsville Inc. and PNC Bank.

Brian Bucher (seated), PNC Bank Regional President, signing 77 copies of the statement of support for the Guard and Reserve. Signed statements of support were placed in every PNC location in Alabama as part of a companywide initiative chaired by PNC’s military employee business group. Also included in the photo, PNC employee, Jim Marron, Senior Vice President Commercial and Institutional Banking (far right) former Marine of the Year.

The material presented in this article is of a general nature and does not constitute the provision by PNC of investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice to any person, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security or adopt any investment strategy. Opinions expressed herein are subject to change without notice. The information was obtained from sources deemed reliable. Such information is not guaranteed as to its accuracy. You should seek the advice of an investment professional to tailor a nancial plan to your particular needs. For more information, please contact PNC at 1-888-762-6226. The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (“PNC”) uses the marketing names PNC Wealth Management® and Hawthorn, PNC Family Wealth® to provide investment, wealth management, and duciary services through its subsidiary, PNC Bank, National Association (“PNC Bank”), which is a Member FDIC, and to provide speci c duciary and agency services through its subsidiary, PNC Delaware Trust Company or PNC Ohio Trust Company. PNC also uses the marketing names PNC Institutional Asset Management®, PNC Retirement Solutions®, Vested Interest®, and PNC Institutional Advisory Solutions® for the various discretionary and non-discretionary institutional investment activities conducted through PNC Bank and through PNC’s subsidiary PNC Capital Advisors, LLC, a registered investment adviser (“PNC Capital Advisors”). Standalone custody, escrow, and directed trustee services; FDIC-insured banking products and services; and lending of funds are also provided through PNC Bank. Securities products, brokerage services, and managed account advisory services are offered by PNC Investments LLC, a registered broker-dealer and a registered investment adviser and member of FINRA and SIPC. Insurance products may be provided through PNC Insurance Services, LLC, a licensed insurance agency af liate of PNC, or through licensed insurance agencies that are not af liated with PNC; in either case a licensed insurance af liate may receive compensation if you choose to purchase insurance through these programs. A decision to purchase insurance will not affect the cost or availability of other products or services from PNC or its af liates. PNC does not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice unless, with respect to tax advice, PNC Bank has entered into a written tax services agreement. PNC does not provide services in any jurisdiction in which it is not authorized to conduct business. PNC Bank is not registered as a municipal advisor under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Act”). Investment management and related products and services provided to a “municipal entity” or “obligated person” regarding “proceeds of municipal securities” (as such terms are de ned in the Act) will be provided by PNC Capital Advisors. “PNC Wealth Management,” “Hawthorn, PNC Family Wealth,” “Vested Interest,” “PNC Institutional Asset Management,” “PNC Retirement Solutions,” and “PNC Institutional Advisory Solutions” are registered service marks of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Investments: Not FDIC Insured. No Bank Guarantee. May Lose Value. Insurance: Not FDIC Insured. No Bank or Federal Government Guarantee. Not a Deposit. May Lose Value.

WORLD-CLASS RESOURCES DELIVERED LOCALLY

We want our clients to feel comfortable with us, to feel

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our warmth, sincerity and caring about them and their

Knowing that we are knowledgeable, have their best interests at heart, and are committed to them creates trust. We are proven and have the depth of PNC’s resources behind us. B R A D C O L L I N S

situation.

Brad Collins is a seasoned wealth management and banking veteran who brings an

abundance of knowledge, a strong set of values, and an entrepreneurial spirit to his leadership role with PNC Wealth Management. Collins grew up in a small town in Alabama and knows how to create close-knit relationships that provide a high

level of comfort for clients. In every interaction with him and his team, he believes in demonstrating the genuine desire to keep clients’ best interests at heart. >>

World-Class Resources Delivered Locally With a history spanning more than 160 years and the

After receiving his master’s degree, Collins entered

parents and grandparents,” he says. “We want to be sure

resources of the nation’s fth largest bank, PNC Wealth

the world of commercial banking and throughout

we are taking care of the client, which is why our team

Management has a compelling value proposition for

his career has gained a breadth of experience in

always picks up the phone or answers texts, even on

clients. Crafting its extensive range of products and

nancial services including institutional sales, wealth

services into indi-vidually tailored plans delivered

management, trust, private banking, mortgage lending,

by a locally based team of experts has proven to

and business development. Notably, at age 35, Collins

Building relationships and giving back to the

be a winning combination. Each PNC client has a

founded a bank along with three other executives and

community is also important to PNC Wealth

relationship manager who is backed by a team of

six board members. Completing the yeoman’s task of

Management. Locally, Collins and his team are very

credentialed, experienced professionals in investments,

securing state and federal approvals and raising $14

involved with the arts and educational initiatives.

wealth planning, trust and estate administration, and

million in capital, he served as chief banking of cer

Collins also participates on PNC’s corporate

private banking.

for seven years until his love of new challenges called

contributions committee, which determines distribution

again. “Founding the bank was an exceptional learning

of charitable donations. Nationwide, PNC has

“I chose to work with PNC for its long history. Even

experience. I feel as though I can do anything I set my

committed $350 million to its Grow Up Great program,

during the nancial crisis, PNC never had an issue.

mind to,” he says. “I am a true entrepreneur and really

which helps children from birth to age ve prepare for

It adhered to its values, which are extremely strong

like to take something and grow it as we are doing with

school and life.

for team members as well and are passed through to

PNC Wealth Management in Alabama.”

clients,” Collins says. “PNC’s team approach to client

Building Relationships with Clients

“Philanthropy is important, and our clients see us giving

service is very powerful. We can talk about every facet

and Community

the same way they do,” Collins says. “It comes down to

of wealth from investments and nancial planning to

PNC Wealth Management has grown signi cantly in

a personal desire to make people happy, whether they

trusts and banking and never have to leave the of ce.

Alabama as people have embraced its ability to bring

are clients or in the community, and making them happy

Their needs can be resolved within our team 90 percent

together both extensive resources and personalized,

makes us happy. We get thank you notes from clients

of the time.”

service delivered locally. Collins and his team not

expressing gratitude for what we do, and that makes us

only take concierge-style service seriously, they gain

feel good. I like seeing people smile.”

Expertise Grounded in Values

a lot of satisfaction from delivering that service at an

Collins grew up in Albertville, Ala., and learned the

exceptional level. A high level of employee satisfaction

value of hard work at an early age. Collins was the rst

also means that turnover is low, which is somewhat

person in his family to go to college and entered on a

unusual in the banking world in recent years and means

baseball scholarship. He graduated from the University

clients will continue to see familiar faces.

of Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in nance and immediately went to work in banking. At night, he

“We truly get to know our clients’ wants, needs

worked selling men’s shoes in order to fund his MBA,

and aspirations. We want to know their children

which he earned from the University of Alabama at

and grandchildren because our hope is to be multi-

Birmingham.

generational as they see how well we served their

weekends.”

I am a true entrepreneur and really like to take something and grow it as we are doing with PNC Wealth Management in Alabama. B R A D C O L L I N S

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Erin Dacy, Wendy Yang, Neil Lamb

Bobby & Patti White

Spring Benefit Aimed to Improve Human Health

Robert Key, Abigail & Lonnie Key, Cher Goeder

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Photos by Isaiah Williams HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology hosted the 9th annual Spring Benefit at the Jackson Center April 27. Howard Jacob, PhD, executive vice president for genomic medicine at HudsonAlpha, delivered the keynote address and Erin Dacey of WAAY TV was the emcee for the evening.

“I joined HudsonAlpha’s dynamic team of researchers because I knew we had the same goal: bringing whole genome sequencing to the forefront of personalized medicine,” said Jacob. “In doing so, we’ve opened Smith Family Clinic for Genomic Medicine, provided diagnoses to nearly 150 families through Dr. Cooper’s research program, and launched the Insight Genome for adults interested in unlocking the secrets of their genetic code. Now, I challenge this community to bring genomic medicine to more patients and more people.”

Dave & Laura Harper, Melissa DeVore, Drew Daniel

Proceeds from the 2017 Spring Benefit will help HudsonAlpha grow its genomic medicine program and improve human health. Sponsors included Linda J. Smith, Adtran, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings and many more! n

Debi & Louis Michetti

Randy Roper, Christine & Mike Wicks Chris Russell & Sharon Doviet, Karen Peterson, Pam Alexander

Randy Roper, Pennie Keene

Marsha & Phil Adams

Connie & Rusty Stephenson

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Kelly & Thomas O’Connor

TOMMY SINIARD Background and Education

I grew up in Gadsden, Alabama, and went to the University of Alabama, graduating with an undergraduate degree in Political Science. I then attended the University of Alabama Law School, graduating in 1980.

I have been continuously engaged in the practice of law for 37 years. I have been practicing personal injury law, almost exclusively, for over 30 years.

In 1991, I left to open my own firm and ultimately ended up in the Struve-Hay building at 125 Holmes Avenue. Our firm has gone from me, a secretary, and a receptionist, to a firm that now has eight lawyers and over twenty support staff, paralegals, and legal assistants. My partners, Michael Timberlake and Will League have both been with me for over twenty years. We changed the name of the law firm to Siniard, Timberlake, & League in 2001. I’m very proud of our firm and the fact that we are home-grown (Michael and Will are both Huntsville natives.) We not only currently represent over 600 injured people, but we finish what we start. I am excited to have William Messervy and my son, Bart Siniard, working on my cases with me.

Accolades and Community Service

I’m proud that our firm has achieved the highest ranking available from Martindale Hubbell, the most regarded legal ranking institution in the U.S. We carry an AV Preeminent rating, which less than 1% of all the law firms in the country have obtained. The “A” stands for legal quality; the “V” is the highest mark for ethics. I’m also very proud that our firm has achieved U. S. News and World Report’s Best Law Firms for Personal Injury designation.

I have served on the board of the Boys Club and Girls Club. I have been involved in a number of charitable efforts throughout the years. I’m proud of the fact that our firm has it as a mission statement that we give back to the community where we practice law.

I have been selected by the authors of The Best Lawyers in America, consecutively, for over 20 years (1995 – 2016) as well as by Super Lawyers consecutively since 2009. The National Trial Lawyers selected me as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers.

The award for which I am most proud is when our firm received the Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year Award from the Alabama State Bar Association, for our service to individuals who were incapable of paying attorney’s fees. Pro Bono means free service for the public good. We received that award in 2014. I only wish my parents had lived to see that, as they were kind and giving people. It is an accolade that they would’ve respected more than any other.

I’m also very proud of having served of the President of our Madison County Bar Association from 2009 – 2010. To be selected by your peers in your Bar Association is the greatest accolade that I could wish for.

Most of all, I am very grateful to my many friends in the Tennessee Valley that have helped make my dream come true.

No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

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PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Huntsville Filmmaker’s Documentary Premier: Homeless in Huntsville Photos by Steve Babin The documentary “Homeless in Huntsville” premiered at the Atrium at Redstone Federal Credit Union on April 26. The event served to showcase the Leadership Huntsville small group project.

425 guests attended the premier, including Madison Mayor Paul Finley.

Filmmaker Isaiah Williams aimed his camera behind the cardboard sign, and brought the story of people into focus. He traveled with a Navy SEAL and a CEO as they became homeless on the streets of Huntsville for four days. The film underscored their struggles and bore witness the benevolence of the Huntsville community. The trailer for the documentary can be viewed on You Tube or on Facebook – Homeless in Huntsville documentary.

Samantha Marineau, Ed, Becky & Isaiah Williams

“Huntsville is a very special community that has many organizations and citizens that unselfishly help out a segment of our population to get back on their feet again,” said Fred Trusty, CEO of Redstone Federal Credit Union. n

Portia Waite, Linda Akenhead, Holly Ralston, Denise Vickers

Amy & Jonathan McDowell

Joe Newberry, Mary Grace Evans

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Jan Davis, Mark Spencer

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

Convention & Visitors Bureau It’s easy to tell that it’s summertime in the Tennessee Valley, with the warmer temperatures and longer days! With plenty of events and activities to enjoy, soak up some sun and indulge in the fresh local produce. The Huntsville Botanical Garden is beautiful year-round, some say summer is the absolute best time to visit. See the Dinosaur Uproar Alive! exhibit through August 13 and grab lunch at Table in the Garden inside the new guest center. Visit the local attractions and invite your family and friends to come for a visit this summer. Whatever the season, there’s always a reason to visit Huntsville! Check our website, www.huntsville.org and stop in to your Visitor Center for money-saving coupons.

Here’s a partial list of events and activities in July, August and early September.

One-time or limited engagement performances or events include: City Lights and Stars Concert Series: various artists – Burritt on the Mtn – July 21; Aug. 11 Three Caves Concert – The Steeldrivers – August 12 Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit – VBC – August 25 Northeast Alabama State Fair – Joe W. Davis Stadium parking lot – Aug. 31 – Sept. 4

Enjoy these events every week: Brewery tour – Straight to Ale Brands - Campus No. 805 – Saturdays 2 p.m. Planetarium Show – Von Braun Astronomical Society – Saturdays 7:30 p.m. Backyard Jams Free Sunday Concert Series – A.M. Booth’s Lumberyard – Sundays Biergarten – U.S. Space & Rocket Center – Thursdays 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday Night Swing – Flying Monkey Theatre – Thursdays Saturday Artists Market – Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment - Saturdays Downtown Dish Huntsville Food Tour – Saturdays 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Open Air Market – Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment – Saturdays Under the Lights – Clinton Avenue – Thursdays through August 31 Greene Street Market at Nativity – Downtown Huntsville – Thursdays 4-8 p.m. Lunch with an Astronaut – U.S. Space & Rocket Center – Fridays noon-1:30 p.m. through August 18 Madison City Farmer’s Market – Trinity Baptist Church – Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon Concerts in the Park – Big Spring International Park – Mondays 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Aug. 7

Look for these great events monthly: Dine & Dash – Downtown Huntsville – 2nd Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Bikes & Brews – 1st Friday 6 p.m.-midnight Beer Hop – various locations – last Thursday 5:30 p.m. Out Loud Poetry Slam – Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment – 4th Sunday Battle of the Food Truck All-Stars – Church Street – 3rd Friday 5-9 p.m. Friday Night Art Walk – Downtown Huntsville Square – 2nd Fri. 5-8 p.m. - Aug. 11 Madison Street Food Truck Round Up – Main Street Madison - 1st Fri. 5-9 p.m. -Sept. 1

Be sure to catch these ongoing events: Neighborhood Earth (through September 4) – U.S. Space & Rocket Center The Red Clay Survey: 2017 Exhibition of Contemporary Southern Art (July 9 - Sept. 24); The Birds of America: Audubon Aquatints from the Kathy and Michael Mouron Collection (July 23 - Oct. 29); The Sporting Life: Selections from the Remington Arms Art Collection (Aug. 20 - Nov. 12) – Huntsville Museum of Art Purdy Butterfly House; Dinosaur Uproar Alive! (through Aug. 13); Scarecrow Trail Festival (Sept. – Oct. 31) – Huntsville Botanical Garden Treasure Hunt at Gold Mountain (through Sept. 3) and Maria Howard Weeden Exhibit (through Sept. 5) – Burritt on the Mountain Trains on Main (Downtown Madison) and Lucky Duck (Downtown Huntsville) Scavenger Hunts

Activities and events are being added all the time. Visit our website and blog iHeartHsv.com for the very latest. Stop by the Visitor Center at 500 Church Street and our Visitor Information Assistants will be happy to assist you! n

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Calendar of Events Manna House and The Enrichment Center. Shuttle service to and from the Hampton Inn by Bridge Street for those who purchase a room at a special rate. For Sponsorship information, contact Jamie Jones or Melissa Bennett at 256.327.7320.

July

Open Air Market @ Lowe Mill A&E 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment Shop local farmers, artisans, and makers for organic vegetables, handmade jams, jellies, and cheeses, and more – all of which have been produced within 125 miles of Lowe Mill A&E. Held in the East Parking Lot of Lowe Mill A&E from May to October. Free to the public. Taking applications from local producers and makers.

August 5

Jonathan Brown and Birds With Teeth 7 – 9 p.m. Flying Monkey Theatre at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment A high school English teacher for eight years, Jonathan now tours the country with a mix of Hip Hop and Punk Rock. Opening for Jonathan is Birds With Teeth a blues-poetry-percussion trio that mixes music, spoken word, and improvisational elements into a soulful, passionate sound. Admission is $10 in the Flying Monkey Arts theatre, second floor south.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA

Midsummer Night’s Dream 5:30 – 9 p.m. The Little Green Store, 820 Monte Sano Blvd “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” art exhibit and reception featuring local artists Rebekah Bynum, Danielle Damson, Jonny Scull and Ann Steverson. Stunning art, delicious bites from Carlton’s Catering and live music by Daniel Adamek create the perfect pairing for a dreamy summer’s night.

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Spicefest 2017 - The All Local Music Festival 1 – 11 p.m. Salty Nut Brewery, 2406 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL 35805 3rd Spicefest showcases the very best in established and up-and-coming musicians from Huntsville and the surrounding area. Get your tickets at tinyurl.com

2017 Leaders & Legends featuring Emmitt Smith 6 – 8 p.m. Von Braun Center North Hall Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama is proud to announce the special guest Emmitt Smith, brought to you by Hiley Automotive Group. Table sponsorships available. For more information, 15 please call our office at 256.534.6060. Hope Gala 6 – 9:30 p.m. Jackson Center First Annual Hope Gala. Proceeds benefit

Run to Rescue 5K 8 – 10 a.m. Bob Jones High School Race marshals and timing conducted by the Bob Jones High School Track and Cross Country 19 team and coaches. Registration by imathlete.com. Registration fee $25 (March 9 – July 6) and late registration is $30.00 (July 7August 4). Help fight hunger and homelessness throughout northern Alabama and southern Tennessee! Tonia Beverly 256.713.4343 tonia@downtownrescuemission.org 3rd Annual Black Tie Charity Ball 5 – 11 p.m. VBC North Hall Guest Speaker is Cathy Dickens, VP Business Management, COLSA. Proceeds will benefit CASA and the Madison County Veteran’s Court. Contact Sheren Roberts 540.623.9783 for sponsorship information.

Elvis ‘56 concert featuring 2011 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Cody Ray Slaughter 6 – 8 p.m. Von Braun Center Concert Hall Proceeds from this concert benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life www.codyrayslaughter.com

Dinner with Jep Robertson of A&E’s Duck Dynasty 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Von Braun Center East Hall Jep Robertson, known for A&E’s Duck Dynasty, will share stories about the show and talk about what it’s like to be part of one of the most famous families in America, but he’ll also talk about his past struggles with addiction and how his faith and family have helped him overcome. Comedian and actor Henry Cho will emcee and facilitate Q&A. Photos with Jep and Henry in the VIP Reception Suite before dinner. For pricing and ticketing information, please visit www.hiswayinc.org

100+ Women Who Care Third Quarter Event 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. CynShea’s Church Street 100+ Women Who Care meet quarterly and vote to select a nonprofit. All members write a $100 check each to the nonprofit chosen.

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13th Annual Belles & Beaus Ball, formerly Summer Lights Celebration 6 – 11 p.m. US Space & Rocket Center Join us at the American Cancer Society’s 13th Annual Belles & Beaus Ball (formerly Summer Lights Celebration) for a one-of-a-kind evening featuring great food and drink from local establishments, dancing and live music, a spectacular live and silent auction, and more. With your support, the American Cancer Society saves lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against cancer. Snap On Tap 6 – 10 p.m. Straight to Ale Brewery, 3200 Leeman Ferry Road, Huntsville, AL 35802 Hosted by Spay Neuter Action Project, a nonprofit animal rescue serving Huntsville and Madison County. Live music by The Dawn Osborne Band, silent auction, and delicious food! Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. No more homeless pets is our goal!

Go Back to School and Empower the Homeless 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Campus 805 Learn about First Stop’s mission and work with Huntsville's homeless. Hear Bill Searcey’s compelling story of his journey from football star to homelessness and then to redemption and recovery. Details: www.firststop.org

Comic Science Improv’s Monthly Show: Entertaining You On The Spot Since 2012! 7 – 9 p.m. Crosswinds Church Madison Campus 29768 Huntsville-Browns Ferry Rd, Madison, AL 35757 Comic Science Improv is a north-Alabamabased troupe of actors who perform sketches based on suggestions given by the audience. Shows are appropriate for all audiences. Tickets are $7 at the door, online $6 or 4 for $20. Children 8 & under are free! Open Air Market @ Lowe Mill A&E 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. East Lawn @ Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, 2211 Seminole Dr., SW, Huntsville, AL 35805 Shop local farmers, artisans, and makers for organic vegetables, handmade jams, jellies, and cheeses, and more – all of which have been produced within 125 miles of Lowe Mill A&E. Held in the East Parking Lot of Lowe Mill A&E from May to October. Free to the public. Taking applications from local producers and makers.

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WORTHWHILE CONVERSATIONS AFTER MEETING THE “TERMINATOR”...

Chris Russell and Lisa Abbott ask Sheri Robinson, CPA, CFP®, AEP® about implications employees could face in corporate restructurings. (Left to right: Sheri Robinson, CPA, CFP®, AEP®; Lisa Abbott, Senior Vice President; and Chris Russell, Senior Vice President) Linscomb & Williams is not an accounting firm; subsidiary of Cadence Bank.

CHRIS: “The Terminator”??? SHERI: From the movie…, but we mean those corporate restructurings where long-tenured employees lose their jobs earlier than expected. If this is you, you suddenly face important financial decisions with lifelong implications. Perhaps a severance package sweetens the deal, but not always.

CHRIS: So have you seen people make mistakes? SHERI: In 45 years, there’s little we’ve not seen. Our Wealth Planning Committee spans multiple disciplines – attorneys, CPAs, CFA® Charterholders and CFP® Practitioners. In reviewing a new client’s information, we often see prior decisions that were not well analyzed. Last year, we met with a retired employee of a major energy company who rolled their entire 401(k) balance to an IRA, missing the opportunity to extract the company stock portion tax-free under the “NUA Rules.” We’ve seen people advised to roll over their 401(k) balance when it made more sense to keep the funds in the company 401(k) plan. That advice is generally from salespeople motivated by incentives to sell financial products.

LISA: Is there a bottom line for people after encountering the “Terminator”? SHERI: Our best advice: Make certain that you secure your advice from a true fiduciary. Imagine the confidence in using a firm that acknowledges its accountability to put your best interest first in 100% of their advice to you. Our team is ready to provide the client-centered fiduciary advice you expect, right here at our office in Huntsville.

For more information, or a copy of our Form ADV, Part II, with all of our disclosures, call Sheri Robinson at 205 868 3331 or visit www.linscomb-williams.com.

LISA: What are these important financial decisions? SHERI: For most people, it is preserving your lifestyle. Preserving health benefits is critical. You may face decisions related to your 401(k) balance. If you have a pension, there may be elections. These decisions create interplay with other personal financial planning objectives and need context. Is your spouse employed with a menu of available employee benefits? Are you eligible to claim Social Security benefits – because if so, meaningful dollars are on the line in coordinating your decisions with your Social Security. Pension elections are especially complicated because of life expectancy and other unique financial considerations. Even “simple” decisions – rolling over a 401(k) – can require sophisticated analysis if you have company stock in your balance.

CHRIS RUSSELL SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, MARKET EXECUTIVE, WEALTH SERVICES, CADENCE BANK, N.A.

LISA ABBOTT

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, MARKET EXECUTIVE, WEALTH SERVICES, CADENCE BANK, N.A.

SHERI ROBINSON, CPA, CFP®, AEP®

DIRECTOR, LINSCOMB & WILLIAMS, SUBSIDIARY OF CADENCE BANK

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Motown in the Rocket City

Brittney King, Robyn Caffery

Rodney & Beth Richardson

Photos by Steve Babin

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

The 29th annual Huntsville Classic hosted dinner and a concert featuring Motown legends The Four Tops and The Temptations, on May 11 at VBC’s Probst Arena. The Classic benefits a different hospital department each year. This year’s proceeds fund SPEAK (Suicide Prevention Empowerment Awareness Knowledge), a new program led by Huntsville Hospital in partnership with Crisis Services of North Alabama, local mental health organizations, and the three public school systems.

1,260 guests attended the seated dinner on the arena floor, catered by VBC with flowers by In Bloom. The concert hosted a sold out crowd.

The 2017 Huntsville Classic chairmen were Frederick Lanier and Nick Lioce.

Lindsey Jennings, Director of Marketing at Huntsville Hospital said, “We are grateful to the 4,288 guests, concertgoers and golfers who participated in the Huntsville Classic, and to our generous sponsors who made the event possible.” n

Gale & Gerald Daniel, Marti & Rony Najjar, Melissa & Mike Frazier

Tricia & Barney Heyward

Cathy & Keith Haufler

Front Row- Sarah Bedsole, Lindsey Jennings, Amy Rathmann, Anna Blocker, Jordan McMullan, Katherine Flowers. Back Row-Candy Burnett, Meagan Owens, Melinda Marona, Suzanne Mohler, Chris Handley, Tara Speigle

Ronald & Lindsay Pollard

Jennifer Uptain, Patsy Harmening

Russell & Linda Crumbley, Sharon Doviet, Chris Russell

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Jordan & Paige Hanks

Vicki & Alexa Jannsen

Debutantes Kick-Off Social Season with Afternoon Tea

Kay Eastin, Catherine & Vicki Cape, Marie Newberry

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Photos by Steve Babin

The 2017 Symphony Ball debutantes and their mothers enjoyed an afternoon tea on May 17 at the home of Symphony Guild member Charlie Bonner. Attending were the 42 young women who will make their debut at the 54th Symphony ball in October. Other guests included the 2017 Ball Committee, past guild presidents and officers, past ball chairmen and the wives of the ball advisors.

A silver wine cooler filled with spring flowers graced the entryway as guests arrived. Tea was catered by Carlton’s Catering and included a variety of delicacies including country ham and biscuits, chicken salad, fresh fruit, sandwiches and sweets. A towering arrangement by In Bloom featured white and pink roses, pink peonies, snapdragons, lilies and orchids.

Vicki VanValkenburgh, Lizzy Norris

Lisa & Sydney Cole

Kay & Elle Noller

Caroline Jones, Susan & Aly Sexton

The Symphony Ball, sponsored by the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Guild since 1964, is an annual fundraiser benefitting the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra. n

Pam Gann, Linda Akenhead, Patti Thornton, Charlie Bonner

Jamie Saunders, Kathy Williford, Jennifer Lapidus, Paige Hanks

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Mojo, Toni Terrell

Nancy Vaughn, Ronda Shickles

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Marcus & Idelka Moss, Derrick & Paulette Mitchell, Meghan & Dr. David King, Alana & James Claybrooks

Kool and the Gang Lends Voice to Harris Home Fundraiser

Alicia Davis, Thomas Woodard, Dineesha Childress

Julie Andrzjewskri, Anna McDonald

Photos by Reginald Allen The Harris Home for Children hosted dinner and a concert for its 63rd annual anniversary on April 27 at the Von Braun Center’s Probst Arena. The concert featured Grammy winning R&B legends Kool and the Gang.

Supporters purchased tables to benefit a specific program at The Harris Home. The agency’s goal for the fundraiser is to break ground on a modern Transitional Living Facility especially for teenage girls. The program will provide training for successful transition from foster home to self-sufficiency and independence.

Founded in 1954, the Harris Home for Children is a private, nonprofit agency that has provided a safe haven for more than 4,000 youth in Huntsville, Madison County and the State of Alabama. The agency is geared toward providing a wide range of services for abused, neglected and abandoned youth between the ages of 12 and 21. n

Lamont & Alicia Redrick, Felicia & Delvin Sullivan

Jeff & Lisa Gregory, Eddie Williams

Kool and the Gang Chris & Carrie Denenny, Patty Burke

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Alex D. Banks

Jeff Olson, Joe Knoch, Joe Copp Carissa James, Joe Bullock

Relaxation and Luxury Await at DanTera SalonSpa’s New Location

Photos by Steve Babin

DanTera Salon and Day Spa threw a party to celebrate the grand opening of their new location at 2310 Whitesburg Drive in Huntsville on April 20

Victoria & Randi Beth Holland, Brandon Joyce

Katie Mattox, Brittney Goode

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Guests mingled and munched on fare by Drake’s, Taco Mamma and Lyn’s Gracious Goodness and enjoyed entertainment by Grammy winning artist Noel Webster.

Special guests included Bill and Sherry Chapman, Nicole Jones, Lynn Dunagan, Kelli Holland, Pat and Paula Armstrong, Mark and Annette Berryman, Kim Mcquin, Rob and Jenny Mercer, Nancy Siniard, Mary Lane and Michele Holden.

Owner Teresa Holland said, “A special thank you to all who came and celebrated with us!” She continued, “A day, or even a few stolen hours at DanTera will bring you the relaxation you need and the luxury you deserve. Health and beauty are therapeutically restored. DanTera, where nurturing, caring people rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.” n Teresa Holland, Gary Hardison, Sherri & Bill Chapman

Tayler Horvath, Kenzie & Allie Lafevers, Maryann Talley, Lynea Schippers, Rebecca Vanek, Skylar Sloas

Dr. Lilith Whyte, Paige Kistler

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Kim Minkinow, Daniel Alexander, Nancy Siniard

Street Scene Katelyn Clark, Michelle Steed, Allison Click, Sidney McDavid, Betsy Byrom, Nikki Phelps

Xtend Barre Grand Opening Party

Photos by Steve Babin

Xtend Barre Huntsville hosted a grand opening party on May 20 at their studio at The Shops at Merchants Walk on Bob Wallace Avenue. Owner Michelle Steed was on hand to welcome guests. The party featured a live DJ, nibbles from The Happy Bakery, Juice from the Juicery Press and surprise giveaways. n

Michelle Steed, Jordan Sibley Millie, Michelle & Abbey Steed

The Instructors and Staff of Xtend Barre Huntsville

Emma Steelman, Katelyn Clark

Carol Pepe, Allison Click

Steve, Sarah Catherine & April Stegman

Vintage Market Days

Photos by Todd Stephenson

Vintage Market Days North Alabama was a three day event held April 21-23 2017 at the Celebration Arena in Decatur. The event showcases products like original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home dĂŠcor, outdoor furnishings consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and more in the antiques and stamps industries. n

Heather Dudley, Glenn Mitchell

LaDon Paige, Hannah Paige

Sherri & Manny Leal

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Taylor Maples

Aprille Hamilton, Pam Hamilton

Hannah McDaniel, Heather McDaniel

John Graves, Pam Turney

Voices of Our Times at HMA Photos by Jeff White

Julia Reed hosted a presentation and book signing after a luncheon at the Huntsville Museum of Art. Her talk was entitled Spirited Entertaining and High Style Fun All Year Long. Reed is a contributing editor at Elle Décor and at Garden & Gun magazine, where she writes a regular column, The High & Low. She also contributes to Southern Living and The Wall Street Journal’s WSJ magazine. n

Leslie Bradford, Sherry Holland, Katie Hartman

Laurie Noojin, Sandra Vallely, Linda Maccubbin

Leslie Crosby, Jeanne Daniel, Christopher Madkour, Lynn Rhett

The Chameleon Open House

The Chameleon Fabrics and Interiors hosted an open house on May 11, featuring products from Attachments Jewelry, India Hicks and Ruby Ribbon. Fun was had by all. n

EarlyWorks Society’s Bunny Brunch

Photos by Susi Stroud

The EarlyWorks Society hosted their 4th Annual Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8 in the Children’s Museum Grand Hall at Constitution Village. The brunch featured two reserved seatings. The hall was transformed into a springtime bunnyland by Society members and the Easter Bunny was available for photos. n

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Nicole Strickland, Liam Crown, Jeremy Crown

Ryan & Shannon Lancey

Melissa Brandsmeier, Bryan Noe

Heads-N-Tails and So Much More

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Photos by Steve Babin

The 7th Annual Heads-N-Tails Crawfish Boil, presented by Mercedes Benz of Huntsville and Landers McLarty Nissan took place in South Hall of the VBC on April 22. This event was family-friendly with face painting, inflatables and other activities to entertain the kids.

Brandon & Gayleen Ijames, Kriezl Lafue, Ryan Fahy

With crawfish and a variety of food available for purchase, the event also offered craft beer tastings. And what crawfish boil would be complete without Zydeco music? The VBC brought Louisiana vibes to guests with performances by Mambo Gris Gris and Roux du Bayou. This year the event included a beer garden and an additional band, 45 Surprise, outside. n

Valerie, Luke & Barbara Bonner

David Smith, Taylor Rogers, Van Brown

45 Surprise

Mambo Gris Gris

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Tina Parham, Jeznel Button

Roy & Kay Lewis, Sara Beth Fair, Monte Perry, Judy Allison Dr. Ana Byrne, Lucy Thomas, Daniel Adamek, Melissa Rodriguez, Susan Redmon

PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Expression in Art – By Candlelight Photos by Steve Babin Dozens of artists donated art for the inaugural fundraiser called Feelings are Real: Expressions in Art. The event benefited teachers in Alabama, giving them tools to help identify and effectively respond when mental illness or emotional distress is affecting their students.

More than 100 guests attended. A storm caused a power outage 30 minutes prior to the event, blowing away nearly all the efforts of the prior two days’ preparation. Fare was provided by Ashley Carlton Catering and flowers and décor by Lucy Thomas, who was also a contributing artist. Josh and Judy Allison entertained with music.

Judy & Josh Allison

John & Cindy Allen

Cynthia Masucci, Tom Shepard

Todd & Zara Lowry, Josie Lipscomb

Daniel Adamek, coordinator of the event and founder of Little Orange Fish said, “The event would not have been possible without the sponsorship and support of The Little Green Store and Revel Events. A special thanks to Tommy Shepard, for building and donating a guitar and working with artist Susan Redmon to make it a one-of-a-kind piece for auction at the event.” He continued, “I think this event was even more fun and special because it was done by candlelight.” n

Susan Redmon, Tom Shepard

Morgan Boone, Julie Andrzejewski, Anna McDonald

Bill Battle, Rebecca Peters, Amie White, Melissa Marler

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