VOLUME 16, ISSUE 6
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HUNTSVILLE EVENT Magazine
Contents
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Aum Foundation’s Bollywood Night 2022
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HSO Symphony Ball Advisors Party
Events
Editorials
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Aum Foundation’s Bollywood Night 2022
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Centerstage: Billy Orton
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HSO Symphony Ball Advisors Party
Christmas Home of Bill and Ashley Mitchell
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Arts Huntsville Tour of Homes Preview
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Just Crushing It
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Huntsville Music Scene
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Spotlight: Bart Williams
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Encore: A Photo Essay
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ACS Summer Soiree
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Therapy Partners, Inc. Dog Days
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BarktoberFest
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Friends of Rescue: A Black Collar Affair
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Huntsville Ballet Season Kickoff
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All Rise Benefit for His Way
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Women Honoring Women
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Crush Wine & Food Festival
14 Editor’s Letter
61 Huntsville Happenings
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ACS Summer Soiree
Women Honoring Women
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On The Cover: 2022 ACS Summer Soiree Honorees Pammie Jimmar, Suzanne Swift, Jana Padgett, Dr. Barbara Murphy, PeggyLee Wright Photo by Steve Babin
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A Letter from the Publisher
President/Publisher Todd Stephenson Editor Lori Boatfield Writers Judy Allison Suzanne Conway Noah Logan Ashley Ryals Judy Ryals Nancy Wilkinson Van Valkenburgh Graphic Design/Website Jim Gharib/IG Webs Graphic Design/Creative Director Patty Satterly Graphic Design Assistant Amy Pearson
Happy holiday season Huntsville! As we approach winter during these uncertain times there is still hope. The community we live in is a serving community. So many worthy causes are supported by our community and the leadership of our great city. As Huntsville has continued on a trajectory of growth, the city and county leadership have been in lock step with many of the community’s needs. As more and more of us feel the impact of the rising costs of living, more of us will need the help of our local charitable organizations to make ends meet. The underprivileged and people with medical conditions will feel the impact the most. Please continue to support these organizations as they strive to continue to care for those in our community. We hope you enjoy seeing familiar and new faces out supporting our wonderful city. Read about Bart Williams’ tenure at the EarlyWorks Children’s Museum as our Spotlight and Billy Orton, our Centerstage, who has orchestrated a very moving program of The Living Christmas Tree for so many years at First Baptist Church. Please shop with the advertisers you see within these pages as they help us do what we do. Don’t forget to tell them you saw them in Huntsville EVENT Magazine! Happy Holidays!
Lead Photographer Steve Babin Photographers Michael Bradley Stephanie E. Jennings Vicki Van Valkenburgh Director of Sales Carolyn Stephenson Account Executives Noah Logan Marilyn Pinchock Distribution Glenda 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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Editor’s Note
Our holiday issue is here, and I sound like a broken record, but how quickly has this year flown by? I have decided the phrase “as slow as Christmas” only applies to children, because there’s nothing slow about it for me as an adult. The holiday season is upon us, though, and I’m determined to take it a little slower and savor the joy, the food, and the decorating. Speaking of decorating, our Christmas House, the lovely Ledges home of Bill and Ashley Mitchell will inspire you to deck your own halls. We shine our Spotlight on Bart Williams, director of the EarlyWorks family of museums. And at Centerstage, we present the long-time director of Huntsville’s iconic Living Christmas Tree choral program, Billy Orton. The event season has been at full force, and we are delighted to capture images from some of the organizations that do so much good in Huntsville and Madison County. From a Debutante Ball Advisors Party to Dog Days, from Barktoberfest to Bollywood, our photographers are the friendly faces you see all around town. It is an honor to be invited to each one! We love putting this publication into your hands, to inspire and entertain. We could not do that without the advertisers you see here. Shop with them this holiday season. Buy some beautiful jewelry, a meal or even a car! And don’t drive away without telling them you saw them right here in Huntsville EVENT. Happiest Holidays Huntsville!
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Johnette & Danny Davis, Alka Barghav, Swati Makwana, Hemil Parikh, Ricky Patel
Aum Foundation’s Bollywood Night Ann Tiller, Amy Locke
PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES
Photos by Steve Babin
Joanna Collins, Melissa Kronk
The North Alabama community came out in force to show support at Aum Foundation’s annual Bollywood Night on September 10 at the Jackson Center. Bollywood Night has come to be known as “the funnest fundraiser” in town, and this year was no exception. Fare was catered by Sitar Indian Cuisine with flowers by 333 Designs. Metropolitan DJ and volunteer Bollywood dancers provided entertainment. “It was such a fun night!” said Aum Foundation Founder and President of the Board, Alka Bhargav. “Every year it amazes me how diverse our Aum community is. People from all types of companies and such different personal backgrounds come together to support the success of the girls in our program.” By the end of the night, the community had helped Aum Foundation raise more than $220,000 to fund the flagship Pathway 2 Success program. The 2022 Bollywood Night Dancers
“It currently costs about $4,000 for each girl to complete the Pathway 2 Success program in her senior year. For the 2022-2023 school year, with 52 girls… it will cost us $208,000 to run the program,” said Demetria Horton, Aum Foundation Executive Director. “This year’s Bollywood Night will make an incredible impact on each girl in the program.” n continued on page 18
Jennifer Linton, Jana Miller Kristen Strickland, Eden Gunter
Jeevika Khanijow, Rahdika Sud
Alka Barghav, Raj Khanijow
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Kate Huston, Deondra Scott
Peter Korneyev, Melissa Rodriguez
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Margot & Madison Doss, Jennifer Lapidus
continued AUM Foundation Bollywood Night
Liz Brinton, Ann Kusserow, Sonja Enfinger
Kim Lewis, Jennifer Linton, Jana Miller
PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES
Greg & Madison Allred, Leslie Chittam, Mark Ardin, Daniel Wilke, Michael Tong (kneeling)
Ron Volinski, Phil Sandoval
Dineilla Villaroel, KeAnna Dakwa
Ricky Patel, Alka Barghav, Danny Davis
Jackie Svehlak, April Hodges, Lisa Handback, Kim Lewis
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Shachi Jagtap, Madhuri Bhatt
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Kamila Turpin
Matt & Lori Meyer
Bill & Ingrid Lunsford 2022 Ball Committee
Symphony Ball Debutante Advisor’s Party
PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES
Photos by Stephanie E. Jennings The 2022 Symphony Ball Committee honored its fourteen Advisors at a cocktail party on August 28 at the lovely home of Ashley and Bill Mitchell. Ball Advisors are Mike Ahearn, Jimmy Boyce, Mac Crane, Ralph Hornsby, Bill Lunsford, Dan Maxwell, Matt Meyer, Robert Moores, Larry Parker, Ward Ragland, Robbie Robinson, Randy Roper, David Skidmore and Steve Thornton. Also honored was Ken Rivenbark who will serve as Master of Ceremonies. The sumptuous assortment of scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and desserts was prepared by Narvell. It was beautifully presented and served on a table centered by a large arrangement of various flowers, including the Ball rose, “Free Spirit.” Guests enjoyed the beautiful day, visiting, and overlooking the city from the terrace. Annual Advisors have given vital support of the Ball since the beginning in 1964. The 59th Ball Chair is Tabby Ragland. Ina Wilson Smith is HSOG President. n
Brenda Milberger, Sarah Hereford, Susi Mann
Patti & Steve Thornton
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Dan & Dabsey Maxwell
2022 Ball Advisors: Front Row Randy Roper, Ken Rivenbark, Robert Moores, Tabby Ragland, Mike Ahearn, Mac Crane Middle Row Steve Thornton, Dan Maxwell, Larry Parker Back Row Bill Lunsford, Ralph Hornsby, David Skidmore, Ward Ragland, Matt Meyer
Michael & Sara Ahearn
Alexis Parker & Dr. Larry Parker
Robin Loftin, Robert Moores
Betty & Ralph Hornsby
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Marie Newberry, Diane Reynolds, Allison Dillon-Jauken
Betty & Chandler Hall
Marcie Wingo, Marie Newberry, Linda Bryant, Joe Newberry, Donna Tamas, Alka Bhargav
Art Tour of Homes Hosts Preview Party PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES
Photos by Stephanie E. Jennings Arts Huntsville’s 8th annual Art Tour of Homes Preview Party was held on August 18 at the Madison home of Marie and Joe Newberry. The preview party serves as a fundraiser to support Arts Huntsville’s four core program areas – arts community support and promotions, arts education, community events and public art. Party guests celebrated the arts and explored the Newberry’s eclectic collection of local and regional art with entertainment from local musician Gabe Larose. The event was catered by Carrie’s Kitchen with florals from In Bloom. The party’s presenting sponsor was Bridgeworth Wealth Management. Presenting sponsor for the January tour was Bank Independent and for the August tour was ValleyMLS.com.
Michelle & Adam Epling, Scott, Joe & Marie Newberry
“We are honored and thankful that our community continually shows up to support the arts across our region,” said Arts Huntsville Executive Director Allison DillonJauken. 2022 marks the 60th year of the nonprofit’s service to the community and the 40th year of Panoply Arts Festival. n
Jeff & Joanna White, Pat Ammons, Lee Roop Sundown & Wes Kelley
Danielle Hart, Gary Whitley
Debbie Danner, Tera Saaristo, Taylor Danner, Debby Reed
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Daniel Adamek, Leslie Wood
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Brian Anderson, Kelly Malone
Sherry Hammonds, Amy Slamp
American Cancer Society Holds Summer Soiree
Dr. Hayley DeGraaff, Chris Hutton
Jana & Jason Padgett
Andrea Petroff, Hank Isenberg
Kevin & Barbara Beebe
PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES
Photos by Steve Babin The American Cancer Society (ACS) celebrated their 17th annual fundraiser with a summer soiree at Stovehouse on August 25. The event served to honor survivors, and remember those who’ve passed, praise the contributions from the community and raise funds to continue their mission to save lives, celebrate lives and lead the fight for a world without cancer. The 350 guests dined on fare catered by Events by J. Raphael with flowers and décor by The Greenery, and later enjoyed music by Juice. Thanks to the many community sponsors, including Presenting Sponsor, The Wicks Family Foundation, the event raised $240,000 in the fight against cancer. n
Pat Volinski, Dr. Hayley DeGraaff, Dr, Lisa Bruce, Emily Pittman, Donny Maleknia The 2022 ACS Summer Soiree Committee
Drs. David & Lisa Bruce, Pat & Ron Volinski
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Mike Wicks, Joe Yearta, Hank Isenberg, Matt Massey
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Dale Thomas, Amber Latham
Therapy Partner’s Dog Days - Back with a Bark
Dean Bowden with Coco
Jeannie Hudson with Opal, Peter Grant
PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES
Photos by Steve Babin The Therapy Partners, Inc. 15th annual Dog Days fundraiser was held on August 19 at Preservation Company. Funds help the organization provide professionally trained and certified teams of handlers and Pet Partners to work as therapeutic tools. Teams of handlers and Pet Partners welcomed the 200 guests. Fare was catered by Lala Moes – Emily Gray and Lauren Cooper, with the famous “Bad Puppy Punch” served during the silent and live auctions. Fall flower arrangements around the venue were donated by Sandra Firestone, with entertainment by Kirk Jones. Guests were thrilled to view the “Davinci Dog” pet portraits created by local artists who donate their time and to talent to the mission of Therapy Partners. Participating artists: Vanessa Miller, Peter Grant, Sandy Sparks, Gary Anderson, Chuck Whaley, Linda Freeman, and Alecia Woodward. Blue Ribbon Champion Sponsor was Propst Properties. n
Meredith Miller, Tammie Berzett, Gena Hamilton
Lucia & Sam Eidt
Lyndsay Coats, Cathy Atchley, Donna Palumbo with Philip
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Tom Kelly with Gavin
John & Kerry Isom, Kathie Barnett
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Written by Lori Boatfield Photo by Steve Babin
Billy Orton retired as Minister of Music and Worship at First Baptist Church, Huntsville earlier this year. He and wife Jane are now in a wonderful chapter of life filled with four grandchildren all living within a couple of miles from their home. What or who inspired you to pursue a career in the arts, particularly in music? As a teenager I was blessed to have a wonderful minister of music in my home-church plant the important seeds for my pursuit of music and the arts. He encouraged me to play my horn at church and to be involved with the choir tour as a featured brass soloist. Those experiences literally changed my life. I had never sung in a choir before. It thrilled me. I distinctly remember sitting out in the congregation each concert after I had finished my playing responsibilities and being enthralled by the choir’s music as well as his leadership of inspired music.
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The Brahms Requiem is a favorite masterwork which I have had the privilege of conducting with three separate organizations, two of them outstanding churches (FBC Huntsville and my former church in Northern Virginia). The HCCA performance of it (utilizing Brahms’ own four-hand piano accompaniment) undoubtedly ranks among the finest concert presentations I have ever done. Talk about your experience as the director of the Living Christmas Tree. How do you think that production inspires its audiences? The Living Christmas Tree is a unique entity indeed, one that touches the heart of our city and region in a way that very few experiences do. FBC has offered it as a free gift to the community for over 37 years, 24 of them under my direction. We have seen the LCT grow in its impact over the years, with the choir swelling to over
190 singers just prior to Covid. When you add to that number the additional performers (orchestra, musical guests, dancers and tech crews), you find that each and every performance involves well over 275 people striving to bring their best to the sharing of the Christmas story. And, what an incredible “wall of sound!” Serving as the director of such a production remains one of my most cherished experiences and career accomplishments. What do you love most about Huntsville? That’s easy – the people! Our family loves it here. The city is both broad and deep, with a population that is immensely gifted, intelligent, and so willing to give to others. Plus...and trust me on this...engineers know how to make beautiful music! n
What has it meant to you to have been HCCA Artistic Director during your tenure, and how will you be involved as Emeritus Artistic Director? The opportunity to serve as Artistic Director for HCCA for 17 years was not only a distinct honor, it was such a joy! I learned so much through the total experience. In particular, it helped to broaden my knowledge of repertoire even as it strengthened my skills as a conductor. Plus, we had lots of fun even as the organization grew and stretched in size, scope, and community impact. In my new role as their Emeritus Artistic Director I help in any way I can, always serving as an ambassador for this worthy organization. The current AD, Dr. Ian Loeppky, has been most gracious in enlisting me as guest conductor on several concerts. Do you have a favorite composer or favorite piece to conduct/direct? Favorite composers include Ralph Vaughan Williams, Johannes Brahms, Morten Lauridsen and Dan Forrest.
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The Home of Bill and Ashley Mitchell
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stop and admire not only the doors themselves, but the gorgeous wreaths and garland custom made from magnolia leaves. One of my favorite traditions growing up in Huntsville was gathering the magnolia and using it all over the house at Christmas, and one I missed from years living away. The older folks said planting a magnolia tree in your garden would bring you good luck and bringing the trimmings inside at Christmas would bring luck in the New Year. The Mitchells’ stately Tudor fortells good fortune indeed.
Lucky for us, we can gather inspiration this season from the lovely home of Ashley and Bill Mitchell.
Upon entering the home, an air of serenity welcomes you, beckoning you inside to discover exquisite craftsmanship of a quality rarely seen in newer construction. No detail has been overlooked in the building of this place. Scents of freshly cut pine and cedar waft through the air, giving the space an added layer of holiday festivity. The beautifully carved wood paneling and commanding carved staircase of the front hall are truly works of art. Fresh pine and magnolia are gracefully tied with simple silk ribbon around sconces on the handsome panels. The elegant simplicity of the decorations, coupled with the classic Tudor style, harkens back to Christmases past. Classic Christmas tunes gently resonate throughout. The family dog lounges in the great room waiting for the family to come build him a fire in the incredible stacked stone cathedral height fireplace. A winter arrangement elevates simple sticks into art dripping with luxurious silk ribbons and pinecones to complete the vignette.
Their custom-built English Tudor lends itself perfectly to Christmas. The home possesses a magical, sort of storybook feel with its grand steeply pitched roof, gables, and multiple, impressive, prominently placed brick chimneys. You could just as easily be in the English countryside as Huntsville, Ala. Glorious windows of various sizes and styles are illuminated by twinkling lights inside. The vibe is warm and inviting. Evergreen trees accentuated with red berries in tasteful urns adorn either side of the spectacular front entrance. The grand, castle-like double front doors are inset, creating a spot to
The careful attention to architectural detail is remarkable – and the expert craftsmanship required to create it is truly impressive. This aesthetic provides a splendid backdrop to decorate for Christmas. Each year, the Mitchells gather everyone up and head out to find the perfect tree for their family room. This tradition is met with much anticipation and is a fun way for the entire family to kick off the Christmas season. This tree is traditionally their more casual Christmas tree, featuring the kids’ homemade ornaments as well as other special and significant ornaments. It’s a homey tree and lends a coziness to the area. Adding
The most wonderful time of year is upon us again! Time to gather with friends and family and make merry! Time to repeat special traditions and create new ones. Time to pull out our cherished collections, stir up some hot chocolate and mulled cider and decorate for Christmas.
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to the warmth are a nostalgic army of nutcrackers adorning the mantle where personalized needlepoint stockings will be filled on Christmas morning. A cozy fire will surely be crackling as the family gathers to celebrate. A grouping of merry carolers on a chest is livened up by many lovely fresh floral arrangements, nicely offsetting one of the many gorgeous pieces of contemporary art in the Mitchell’s collection. The living room, on the front of the house, is host to the Mitchell’s other Christmas tree. This one displays a collection of Christopher Radko ornaments. Memories are tied to each one and unpacking them every year is a wonderful remembrance of the many special occasions they signify. The handblown Polish pieces sparkle as they catch the light, beautifully filtered through the uniquely Tudor windows. The view of this tree is just as breathtaking from the street as from the inside. It radiates a soft warmth on both sides of the glass panes.
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Massive hand-hewn beams anchor the enormous, curved ceiling in the kitchen, while three levels of windows illuminate the heart of the home. Fresh flowers mingle with natural greenery to brighten the kitchen table under the sunlight, ready to usher in Christmas morning specialties and steaming hot drinks.
The home is situated on a quiet lot at The Ledges, with a beautiful back porch overlooking the manicured golf course. Breathtaking views abound. Sunlight streams in, making the home feel connected to the natural world. This commanding property is at once pristine yet inviting, bidding the spirit of Christmas to come in. n
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Create Your Career
Higher Education in the Arts NOV. 13, 2022
Red Earth Invocation
Calhoun Corale Holiday Concert
Featuring artist, John “Jahni” Moore | Main Gallery (Closed Dec. 10-Jan. 2)
Visual Arts
Events subject to change. View the up-to-date calendar at alabamacenterforthearts.org.
JAN. 12 – FEB. 24, 2023
Festival of the Cranes Art Exhibit Walking Gallery | Festival of the Cranes weekend in Decatur: January 13-15 (Special weekend hours Jan. 14-15)
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ACA Recital Hall • 4pm NOV. 17 – 20, 2022
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare Presented by the Athenian Players | ACA Studio Theatre DEC. 10 & 11, 2022
A Holiday for All An ACA joint production ACA Studio Theatre
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C O M M U N I T Y! Microwave Dave Day 2022 Written by Judy Spiva Allison
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This year’s annual community festival had a buzz about it. As I was working a shift, I watched and listened to people around me, “This is so cool! Everyone is so happy!” I saw so many new faces this year and they were right, the vibe was high! It was great to see people dancing and singing along, giving to their community and having a truly relaxed good time. It felt like a fun family reunion! A chosen family. The energy and joy from the opening performances from the Huntsville Drumline as well as Happy Days (a Merrimack group) was awe-inspiring! It was great to see such a variety in musicians and genre, from classical to jazz, southern rock and jam band to singer-songwriter. There couldn’t be a better venue than Stovehouse for a full day at this annual festival for all ages with plenty of food and seating! It literally took a village to make this happen: a whole campus, three stages, a plethora of local music icons and upcoming young musicians along with spoken-word artists who gave performance contributions honoring the local legend, Dave Gallaher and most importantly, helped
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raise needed funds for the Microwave Dave Music Education Foundation. Now, about this high-vibe…there is a reason for this joyful celebration of music and life. Since the very first Microwave Dave Day (MDD) in 2015, the tone of the festival has been set by the foundation’s President, Evan Billiter. If you know Evan, you know he puts his entire being into creating joy-filled music and art events. Evan has a way of bringing a variety of musicians together for a great cause. He is the perfect emcee for this event as well because he knows how to lift a crowd and shine the spotlight on people who give incredibly to our community. His heart bursts with love and joy! It’s contagious! “Our 8th Annual event was an incredible success! Over 75 local musicians played for a joyful crowd of Huntsville music lovers. Our foundation is so grateful to our community!” said Evan Billiter. Jessica Bolling has been a part of MDD since the beginning, but this was her first year to co-chair. “Our
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volunteers were fabulous, the vendors were on point, the music was phenomenal, and the crowd seemed to have this unspoken synergy with each other. To me, that’s what music is all about...bringing people together.” “Let’s talk about the foundation!” I can hear those words as if Evan Billiter himself were reading this article to me. These people are the heart behind everything that is Microwave Dave Day! The Microwave Dave Music Education Foundation (MDMEF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization devoted to the integration of music with learning by bringing musicians into the classroom, called “Concerts in the Classroom.” They also partner with Valley Conservatory on the Danny Hall Memorial Scholarship. Each year, MDMEF selects two recipients to be awarded the scholarship in hopes to assist and foster talented young musicians, enabling them to progress in their craft as well as in life. The scholarship pays tuition for one year of music lessons at Valley Conservatory. You can get to know these amazing people and get involved, read about the foundation on their website: https://microwavedavemef.org. n
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Written by Noah Logan Photos by Steve Babin
As the Executive Director of the EarlyWorks Museums System, Bart Williams is a crucial part of the team that produces an invaluable educational resource to children and adults alike in Huntsville. The EarlyWorks Family of Museums provides hands on ways for visitors to explore history though Alabama Constitution Hall Park, Historic Huntsville Depot and the Children’s Museum. “The preservation of our past and the sharing of stories are always important because they tell where we’ve been and highlight the great people who have come before us,” Williams explained.
Spotlight papers and there’s a look-but-don’t-touch attitude. It’s something that kids aren’t necessarily fascinated by because it’s not brought down to their level. But EarlyWorks did that differently and we were one of the early examples of that 25 years ago. It was really exciting.” After serving as the marketing director for four years, the director of the museum retired and the museum’s board of directors promoted Williams to director and he has held that position for the twenty years since..
According to Williams, the past twenty years has gone by faster than expected and this is highlighted by some of the museum’s most recent visitors. “We’ve been open around 25 years so we’re now starting to see people come back with their kids that visited the museums as a kid. It does make you feel old sometimes,” he admited. “But it is a really cool feeling. I never thought I would be here that long. It’s true that time flies when you’re having fun — and you don’t realize how fast it zooms past you.” n
For Williams, it became obvious early in life that working with kids and providing unique learning experiences was a fitting line of work for him. This realization began as a typical summer job fell into his lap as a college student at The University of Alabama. “I had the opportunity in school to take a summer job in Maine because I was dating a girl who was also a counselor there,” Williams explained. “I thought that teaching soccer and tennis to the campers and hanging out with other college kids for the summer sounded cooler than coming back to Huntsville with my parents, so I asked for a job as a counselor there too. I spent the next five years going back to Maine every summer for that camp and eventually worked my way up to Program Manager there.” Williams enjoyed those summers in Maine so much that when he graduated in 1989, he looked for a job that would provide a similar type of experience. This led him back to Huntsville to work with the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. “By the time I graduated from Alabama with a marketing and advertising degree, I decided I didn’t want to go work with some ad agency writing copy for products that I didn’t really care about,” Williams explained. “Around that time there were some openings at space camp here in Huntsville and I had always been a closeted space geek. So, I joined the staff, and I thought I was pretty good at it. It was nice to be able to apply my degree in that environment.” After seven years with the Space and Rocket Center, he was able to join the EarlyWorks Family of Museums in 1998 as their Marketing Director. At the time, EarlyWorks consisted of Constitution Hall Park and the Historic Huntsville Depot with the Children’s Museum still under construction. While he had worked with children’s education systems before, Williams said he was eager about the type of opportunity that EarlyWorks was able to provide. He saw that EarlyWorks was going to approach Alabama history in a way to make it engaging to kids. “What was exciting to me at the time, was how history was going to be presented,” he explained. “The subject matter had traditionally been very textbook and very dry. Usually when you go into a history museum it’s always dates and
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Vicky Smith, Anna Cantwell, Dr. Tarek Persaud, Melissa Kronk, Dr. Smitha Persaud Paige, Candy & Charlie Stephenson, Brooke Ray
4th Annual Barktoberfest PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES
Photos by Steve Babin Felines & Canines Rescue Center held its 4th annual fundraiser, Barktoberfest on September 29 in downtown Huntsville with 300 guests in attendance. Top Sponsor was Joy Hall with Loewen/Homechoice Windows. Premier Sponsors were Landers McLarty Nissan, Mercedes Benz of Huntsville, along with Dunagan, Yates & Alison Plastic Surgery Center. Felines & Canines Rescue Center saves more than 4,000 local homeless dogs and cats annually. Barktoberfest raises the funds needed to provide these animals with the best care possible. Visit www.FCRescueCenter.org to learn more. n
Tammie Berzett, Greg Jones
Dave & Sonia Powaser
Mike & Christine Wicks, Cheryl & Brandon Davis
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Darrell, Paige & Barbara Burttram, Joe Paull
Kathy Williford, Beth Braye
Randy Roper, Ken Rivenbark
Teresa Dougherty, Adina Peyton, Christine Wicks
Jill Wilson, Jodi Stephens
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Kate Sketo, Sarah Buechler
Larnique Lunsford, Melissa Davis, Erin Owens
Season Kickoff Celebration Hosted by the Huntsville Ballet Guild
Sherry Polk, Melissa Davis, Garfield & Marita Boon
PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES
Photos by Stephanie E. Jennings The Huntsville Ballet Guild hosted a season kickoff celebration for the Huntsville Ballet Company at the Ledges on Sunday, August 28. The 2022-2023 Season includes Tumbleweed Suite, the holiday classic The Nutcracker, and Cinderella. The mission of Huntsville Ballet is to preserve and teach the classical art of ballet; to bring the artistry of classical and contemporary dance to the Huntsville community and beyond through performances, education and outreach programs. Their vision is to be North Alabama’s source and ambassador of extraordinary ballet experiences that give life to the classical tradition, nurture new ideas and empower children with a lifelong love for the arts. n
Michael Beutjer, Stephanie Braly-Beutjer, Rachel Butler
Evie, Chris & Tracy Badgett
Brandy Worthy, Betsy Cunha, Marita Boon, Sarah Matthews, Keri Bevel
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Sarah Satterfield, Gretta Wright, Emma Shepard, Keri Bevel
Phillip Otto, Keri Bevel, Rachel Butler, Sherry Polk
Dr. Larry McDaniel, JoAnn McGraw, Lillie Mermoud, Ben Henderson
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Kate Sketo, Sarah Buechler
Larnique Lunsford, Melissa Davis, Erin Owens
Season Kickoff Celebration Hosted by the Huntsville Ballet Guild
Sherry Polk, Melissa Davis, Garfield & Marita Boon
PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES
Photos by Stephanie E. Jennings The Huntsville Ballet Guild hosted a season kickoff celebration to introduce the Huntsville Ballet Company dancers and gather stakeholders and friends of Huntsville Ballet to celebrate the start of a vibrant performance season at the Ledges on Sunday, August 28. Among the 110 guests were members of the Community Ballet Association Board of Directors, Huntsville Ballet Company Artistic Director Phillip Otto, Ballet Mistress Rachel Butler, and Huntsville Ballet Company dancers. Guests dined on fare catered by The Ledges, with flowers designed by Amy Bailey. Sponsors included Event Sponsor MTA, Inc.; silent auction sponsors Loring & Co. Fine Jewelers and Osborne's Jewelers; and gift sponsor Maria Moore Photography.
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Phillip Otto, Keri Bevel, Rachel Butler, Sherry Polk
Dr. Larry McDaniel, JoAnn McGraw, Lillie Mermoud, Ben Henderson
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All Rise for His Way Recovery PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES
Photos by Stephanie E. Jennings His Way Recovery Center held its fundraising event entitled All Rise on at the VBC South Hall on August 18. This is the 10th annual fundraiser for the residential drug and alcohol addiction recovery center for men in Huntsville. Among the 600 guests was Judge Claude E. Hundley, III, a local drug court judge. The event was catered by the VBC with floral centerpieces arranged by Suzanne Comer and volunteers. Entertainment was provided by Swing & A Prayer. Event sponsor was Wavelink, Inc “All Rise is about a community coming together in unity to make a difference in the lives of hurting people,” said His Way Director of Ministry Tom Reynolds. n
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Beth Benefield, Nancy Sheppard, Ken Comer, Eric Stogner
Lynn Box, Stacy Yungkurth, Stacey Condron, Virginia Navarro
Darryl Floyd, Blake Peppers
Rodney Wells, Lisa Strickland
Chad & Brittany Camp, Finise & Bill Crosby
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Women Honoring Women Celebrates Signature Event
Stephanie Casey, Dinielle Villaroel
PeggyLee Wright, Dr. Pat Simms, Diana King
Loreal Pride, Rashida Wilson, Tenesha Thomas
Catherine O’Connor, Christine Obadal
Chrystal Morgan, Lynn Troy, Diana King
Kim Lewis, Jennifer Linton
PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES
Photos by Steve Babin The WEDC Foundation held its 21st annual fundraiser, Women Honoring Women (WHW) benefitting the scholars of the foundation, on September 15 at the VBC South Hall. The 620 guests included honorees Beth Boyer; Leslie Ecklund (who also provided flowers and table décor); LaFreeda M. Jordan; Stephanie Kennedy Mell; Alice Lessmann; Carey Miller. Other special guests were Marie Waxel, Mistress of Ceremonies; Kim Caudle Lewis, WCW Chair; and Jennifer Linton, WEDC Foundation Executive Director. Catering was by VBC with chocolates donated by Pizzelles. Sound Source Production provided lights and sound; with entertainment by Karmessa with Micah J. Mentor PeggyLee Wright and Scholar Brianna Hawkins shared their story together. Sponsors included Presenting Sponsors - Woody Anderson Ford and Cathy A. Stender; Platinum Sponsor - Deloitte; Media Sponsor -WAAY31 and Founding Sponsor Women’s Development Council. “It was our honor to celebrate these six sensational honorees for their work in our community, most often done behind the scenes. We greatly appreciate everyone that joined us that evening in support of the WEDC Foundation so that we may continue our mission to empower future women leaders in North Alabama.” said Linton. n
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Amber Brown, Demetria Horton, Pammie Jimmar, Kamila Turpin, Sharonda Ware
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Jason & Lori Boatfield
Elizabeth East, Christopher & Patrick Pape
Chris & Christy Holmes
Michelle O’Rear, Lynn Williams
Crush Wine & Food Festival 2022 PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES
Photos by Steve Babin
The Crush Wine & Food Festival culminated on September 24 at Big Spring Park East in Downtown Huntsville. The event serves to cultivate an experience that engages the community while also highlighting wine education through Huntsville’s wine and food scene. Around 2,000 attended the 8th annual event. “Guests experience a week of culinary bliss as we showcase local chefs and highlight spirits and wines from around the world,” said Ashley Ryals, owner and creative director for Homegrown, LLC. Ryals continued, “I love that this event brings the entire community together. Whether you’re a novice or a sommelier there is something for everyone!” n
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Cortney Hardiman, Meghan Stevenson, Michelle Miles
Bailey Siniard, Samantha Coveney, Aaron Justice
Drs Lisa & David Bruce, Al & Dr Sonya Wintzell
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Katiya McKinney, Carolyn Stephenson
Kelley Jensen, Kristin Bernard
Ashley Ryals, Haley Clemons
Theresa Hardman, Sandra Carr
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PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES
Tom & Ashley Brown
Darious & Ashley Bland
Stephanie Dyer, Bradley & Melissa Lowe, Caroline Torello, Amanda Snell
Tom & Rana Godfroy, Cody Lambert, Edgardo Luna
Quin Harris, Antwaun Grant, Akeilah Merchant, Elijah Hurskin
Judy, Bo & Dave Ryals
Lana & Josh White
Meredith & Daniel Lee
Kellie White, Hope Strong
Eric St.John, Meagan Owens, Emily Burnett
Emily Bourgeois, Julie Ann Hargett
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Huntsville Happenings
Written by Judy S. Ryals, Pres./CEO Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Photos courtesy of Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Generations of Masterful Art; Looking at the Collection: Hidden Treasures (starts November 20) and African American Art and Artists (starts November 27) U.S. Space & Rocket Center | Space Craze: A Space-Age Journey Through Pop Culture It’s the Rocket City holiday season, and there are plenty of fun events and activities for all to enjoy! The Huntsville Botanical Garden again illuminates the nights with its Galaxy of Lights. This year there are walking nights from November 11-27 and December 17 through January 1. Your dog(s) can enjoy a festive walk on Monday and Tuesday evenings. If you prefer to drive, head out to the Garden December 1-16. There are plenty of other outdoor events, including Skating in the Park in Big Spring International Park, starting on November 18, along with the Tinsel Trail, opening to the public on November 25. Christmas on the River at Ditto Landing features Christmas Card Lane, an indoor holiday train display, and special events run from December 2 through the end of the month. The annual Christmas Parade is on December 8 in downtown Huntsville.
Burritt on the Mountain may still have tickets for their alwayspopular Candlelight Christmas and Holiday Magic Dinner events. The Orion Amphitheater will host Christkindlmarket Huntsville on December 10 and 11. There are some incredible holiday shows at the Von Braun Center, and enjoy a game at Huntsville Havoc hockey. The Huntsville Museum of Art has some great exhibitions, including Donato Giancola: Adventures in Imagination which includes paintings and drawings based on the popular HBO series Game of Thrones, J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter, J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, and fantasy tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. Harrison Brothers Hardware, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, other museum gift shops, and the Huntsville/Madison County Visitor Center® are all great places to find unique gifts. A local museum membership is a gift that can be used year-round! The events and activities mentioned above, and listed below, are scheduled for November, December, and early January. Visit huntsville.org for updates, and don’t forget to use our Holiday Magic Coupons to stretch your holiday entertainment dollars.
Recurring events: Rocket City Rover Mixer Rides | downtown Huntsville, weekly on Friday & Saturday Shenanigans Comedy Theatre | Rocket City Improv Presents, monthly on the first Friday Huntsville Brews Cruise | downtown Huntsville, weekly on Friday & Saturday Food Truck Fest | Cummings Research Park, monthly on the second Tuesday Live Music featuring Lamont Landers | Humphrey’s Bar & Grill, weekly on Monday Test Flight: A Blind Tasting Challenge | Stovehouse, weekly on Tuesday Scenethat Walking Tours | downtown Food Tour, weekly on Wednesday & Thursday Downtown Walking Tours | weekly on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday Civil Rights Landmarks Tour | weekly on Sunday $5 After 5 | Huntsville Museum of Art, weekly on Thursday Friday Farmers Market | Oakwood Farms Market, weekly on Friday through November 11 Friday Night Art Walk | downtown Huntsville, monthly on the second Friday Yoga | The Camp, weekly on Saturday The Market | MidCity, weekly on Sunday through November The Merrimack Market | University Pickers, monthly on the second Saturday through December 10 Jazz Jam Sessions | Valley Conservatory, monthly on the fourth Saturday Huntsville’s Only Drag Brunch | Speakeasy at Straight to Ale Brands, monthly on the last Sunday One-time events: Churchill starring David Payne | VBC Playhouse, November 3 Jim Parker’s Songwriter’s Showcase | VBC Playhouse, November 4 Round Top Folk Festival | Burritt on the Mountain, November 5-6 Huntsville Havoc Hockey | VBC Propst Arena, November 3, 18, 19, 24, 25; December 3, 17, 23, 28, 30; January 6, 13, 14, 20, 21 Mr. Chuck D. in Huntsville! | Von Braun Center, November 4 Under the Christmas Tree: A Holiday Shopping Marketplace | Von Braun Center, November 4-6 Rocket City Championship Wrestling | Rocket City Wrestling Championship Arena, November 5, 19; December 3, 17 ZZ Top Raw Whiskey Tour with Special Guest Austin Meade | VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, November 5 Disney Princess – The Concert | VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, November 6
Ongoing events: Huntsville Museum of Art | Another Point of View: Art by American Women Part II (through November 13); American Studio Glass; Buccellati: A Silver Menagerie; Betty Grisham: A Celebration (through November 13); Encounters: Vadis Turner (through November 27); Encounters: John Cleaveland, Jr. (starts December 11); The Ponchin Legacy: Two
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Mat Kearney Live! | VBC Mars Music Hall, November 7 Voices of Our Times with Greg Sankey & Abraham Madkour | Huntsville Museum of Art, November 10 Anastasia | VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, November 11-13 Joe Satriani Earth Tour 2022/2023 | VBC Mars Music Hall, November 14 MANIA – The ABBA Tribute | VBC Mars Music Hall, November 18 Warren Zeiders: The Up To No Good Tour | VBC Mars Music Hall, November 19 Straight No Chaser | The 25th Anniversary Celebration, VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, November 20 Paw Patrol Live | Von Braun Center, November 22 Million Dollar Quartet Christmas | VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, November 25
Drive Your Dream Cars Show | Von Braun Center South Hall, November 27 Galaxy of Lights 5k Race | Huntsville Botanical Garden, November 28 Galaxy of Lights 3k Fun Run | Huntsville Botanica Garden, November 29 Nate Bargatze: The Raincheck Tour | VBC Propst Arena, December 1 A Christmas Carol | VBC Playhouse, December 3-11 (various days & times) Krampus Run 5k | Grissom High School, December 3 Yule Y’all | Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, December 3 Simply Christmas Artisan Sale | Monte Sano United Methodist Church, December 3 Rocket City Hot Wheelers Diecast Show | Jaycees Building, December 10 Winter Solstice Artist Market | Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, December 17 n
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HUNTSVILLE – THE BEST CITY IN THE UNITED STATES ENCORE
Written by Nancy Wilkinson Van Valkenburgh Photos by Vicki Van Valkenburgh Huntsville was chosen as the 2022-2023 Best City to live in the United States by U.S. News and World Report. But it was chosen best long ago by many residents. Oldtimers said Huntsvillians were one of two kinds of people – those, “Lucky Enough to be Born Here,” or “Smart Enough to Move Here.” The Heart of Huntsville is where it all began – in downtown around Big Spring. A walk through the area is a special way to get in the spirit for the holiday season. There are so many views that we often overlook in our busy lives. It is good to treat ourselves to really looking at the surroundings. We find the ordinary is not ordinary at all. We are surrounded by the extraordinary all around us. We are sharing a vignette of scenes that will get our spirits ready for a season of thankfulness and joy. It is a spirit we can carry year round. And we can enjoy our city as not only “The Best” – but a wonderful home for all seasons. n
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