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OVER THE MOUNTAIN Journal
Hitting a High Note
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The Mountain Brook home of Susan and John Boston served as the setting for the Prelude to the Holidays party Dec. 11, hosted by the Guild of the Birmingham Music Club. Members and guests mingled in the reception rooms and on the deck. Christmas décor of greenery, votives and seasonal art objects set the scene for high spirits. Beth Adams was party chairman and Marsha Drennen is the guild president. BMC Executive Director Ron Bourdages entertained the crowd by playing his guitar and singing traditional Christmas carols, along with favorite arrangements from Elvis Presley and Kris Kristofferson. Backing him up were bass player Ned West, rhythm guitarist Charlie Bennett and drummer Tim Huffman. They were joined by John Boston, playing his guitar and singing a special arrangement of “Blue Christmas.” A buffet of hors d’oeuvres was served in the dining room. The table was centered with a silver candelabra flanked by crystal containers with sprigs of magnolia leaves and surrounded by a variety of crystal votives on a Christmas runner. Offerings included a tenderloin prepared by Tom Lamkin, shrimp prepared by Jim Haise and more. Wine was served on the deck by Bob Black and Bob Brown. Guests in attendance included Scott Adams, Charlann Anderson, Roberta and Jim Atkinson, Anne Carey, Eric and Cheree Carlton, Elaine and Oliver Clark, Kay and David Clark, Audrey Cornutt, Marsha and Jim Drennen, Jane and Charles Ellis, Janine and A.D. Goode, Pat and Perry Grant, Tallulah Hargrove, Sandra and Elam Holley, Nell Larson and Russell Kilgore, Becky and Greg Keyes, Barbara and Bob Klyce, Vicki and Matt Lukens, Nancy and Bart Morrow, Beverly Parks, Brenda and Alan Ross, Lochrane and Mell Smith, Melinda and Steve Smith, Babs Simpson and Greg Despinakis, Nan and Phil Tenninbaum, Elise Warren, Margery Whatley, Judy and Ed Wiggins, Elouise Williams and Janis Zeanah. BMC Board President Wyatt
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Guild of Birmingham Music Club Sings for a New Year
From left: Elaine Clark, Beth Adams and Tom and Anne Lamkin. Below, Susan and John Boston, Jim and Marsha Drennen.
Haskell gave a status report on the progress of the club, now in its second century of bringing outstanding performances to Birmingham. On Feb. 14, the BMC is sponsoring pianist Drew Mays in a 2:30 p.m. performance at the Lyric Theatre and will present “Die Fledermaus” at the Dorothy Jemison Day Theater June 10-12. Tickets are available for both events through the Samford University Box Office. The guild’s next event is a winter
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fundraiser for its music scholarship program. The annual Gala, Rhythm and Muse, is a cocktail supper and auction at Vestavia Country Club on Jan. 30. Pianist Dawson Hull is the honoree. Serving on the Steering Committee are Judy Anderson, Kay Clark, Linda Cooper, Marsha Drennen, Lu Moss and Beverly Parks. ❖