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OVER THE MOUNTAIN Journal
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2411 Montevallo Rd. • Mountain Brook Village • 871-8297 John D. Jones, general director; Amy Johnstone, gala co-chairman; Kathy Photos special to the Journal Emison, gala chairman; and Ken Jackson, auctioneer.
Dorothy McDaniel and Kallen Esperian
Gala Celebrates Birmingham Opera
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irmingham Botanical Gardens was the setting for Opera Birmingham’s “Red and Black Gala” led by chairman Kathy Emison and general director John D. Jones. The gala kicked off celebrations for the opera’s main stage production of “Carmen!” Among guests, many dressed in red and black cocktail attire, were: gala co-chairman Amy Johnstone and Dr. John Johnstone, Bonnie and Bill Bailey, Nee Bear, Richard Lopez, Bill Bradley and Sandra Gianturco, Dr. and Mrs. James Briley, Amy Carr, Pat Scofield, Patrick Cather, Anne Chace, Nanci and Steve Chazen, Mr. and Mrs. John Cipriano, Christine Clark, Gerry Dunham, Michael and MaryAnne Freeman, Fionnuala and Paul Gamble, Tallullah Hargrove, Betty Healey, Gaynell and Elias Hendricks, Joyce Heslip and Bill Williams, Lida Hill, Sue Kreider and Betty Loeb. Also at the gala were Marsha and John Markus, board president Dorinda Smith and Dr. John Smith, Mary Alice Carmichael, the Hon. and Mrs. J. Scott Vowell, Sue Watkins, Ruth and Mike Willoughby, Andrea and Goodloe White, Elizabeth and John Steiner, Patty McDonald and Jeffrey Klinner, Ninon Parker of Tuscumbia and Eleanor Parker, director of marketing and development. The Spanish theme featured tables covered with black lace overlays atop red satin cloths and arrangements of red roses designed by Dorothy McDaniel, who was also at the event. The evening began with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, including empanadas Dancairo, marinated shrimp Mercedes, and chicken tamales Remendado. Nationally-acclaimed guitarist Dillon Hodges serenaded guests with Spanish guitar classics. Mingling around the silent auction tables were Linda and Charles Woodrow, Janis Zeanah, Beverly and Kurt Miller, Karyn Uptain, Fay Hart, Mimi Jackson, Dot and Charles Mullins, Martha Pezrow, Donna and Jim Reddinger, Flora Richardson, Diane and Herb Rossmeisl, Charles Rountree, Ruth Beenken and Mr. and Mrs. Scott Selman.
A seated dinner was served by Imperial Catering and featured Gypsy Salad with fennel followed by Sangria Beef Tips Don Jose, Piri Pollo Carmencita, Valentian Sweet Potato, Matador Confetti Rice and Smuggler’s Spanish-style stir fry vegetables. Dessert was Flan Micaela with raspberry sauce. Dining at the table sponsored by Regions Bank were Karen and Tommy Tynes with guests Isabel Maynard and Ivey Jackson and Susan and Rick Swagler with guests Kathleen and Charles Rossman. At the Cadence Bank corporate table were Cindy and Mark Housel, Dr. Michael and Lisa Mead and Libby Cochrane. Celebrity auctioneer Ken Jackson conducted the live auction, which featured jewels, including ruby and diamond earrings; trips such as a week’s stay at a beachfront condo; lodging
Internationally Acclaimed Fingerstyle Guitarist/Composer
Pierre Bensusan
Only Birmingham Performance in 2012 and golf at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation; art and more. Sunday, May 20th • 3:00 pm The evening ended with entertainVirginia Samford Theatre ment by “Carmen” cast members Kallen Esperian, John Bellemer, Jan Please visit Pierre Bensusan's Cornelius, Corey McKern, web site to learn more about To:John 871-4985 Brandon, Won Cho, Tynan Davis, the artist and concert schedule at From: Over The Mountain Journal, 205-823-9646 ph., Corey Trahan and accompanist Elden www.pierrebensusan.com 205-824-1246, fax Little. Date: April 2012 Maestro Emmanuel Plasson, stage director Ted Huffman and Yara This is your AD PROOF from the OVER THE MOUNTAIN JOURNA Travieso, assistant stage director and May 3, 2012 issue. Please fax approval or changes to 824-1 choreographer, were also among the honored guests. Tickets and make Information: 205-251-1206 online at Other supporters of the evening Please sure all information is corre virginiasamfordtheatre.org/season.php were Drs. Wilton Bunch and Vicki including address and phone number Dvonch, Gerda Carmichael, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hinds, Mr. and CLINICALLY PROVEN Mrs. Robert Morin, Mr. and Mrs. Please initial and fax back within 24 hours. Stephen Yoder, Ann Hillhouse, Pat If we have not heard from you by 5 pm of the Friday before the press da Mike Boswell and William Baxley, Brenda To: your ad will run as is. We print the paper Monday. Hackney, Beverly and Ronald Cogen, From: Over The Mountain Journal, 205-823-9646 ph., Thank you for your prompt attention. * 205-824-1246, fax Edith and Robert Bauman, Arthur E. Malone Jr. and Anna Cox. ❖ Date: April 2012
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