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Birmingham Zoo Takes Guests into Africa
The Birmingham Zoo hosted its largest ...
fundraising event of the year, ZooGala 2010, Sept. 25. The black-tie affair was sponsored by IBERIABANK. Guests were greeted as they arrived for cocktails by African drummers and dancers of Nathifa Dance Company. The seated dinner, catered by Kathy G, more photos at featured a menu of stuffed tomato salad, diced heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella with aged balsamic and rosemary marinated beef tenderloin over blue cheese grits with baby carrots, haricots verts and demi glace. After dinner, guests were invited to the Junior League of Birmingham-Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo, which was transformed into an African wonderland by Carol Sullivan of Lagniappe Designs, for dessert and coffee. They danced the night away to music by Lava Lamp, playing hits from the ’70s. Event chairmen were Capriccia Carney, Tricia Holbrook and Sumner Starling. All funds raised from the event will go to the Zoo’s new signature exhibit, Trails of Africa, which will
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focus on the care and conservation of elephants. Among guests were Dr. Bill Foster and Jean Cecil, Capriccia and Drew Carney, Tricia and Jim Holbrook, Sumner and Jeff Starling, Celia and Ray Perez, Robin Sparks and David Davis, Laura and Jesse Vogtle, Wally Nall, Nancy and Rob Burton, Stephanie and Dalton Smith and Lauri and Randy Jordan. Also there were Cissy and Stephen Jackson, Minda Riley Campbell and Rob Campbell, Anna and Don James, Kendall and Greg King, Chuck Faush, Jane Emily and Mark Crosswhite, Wendy and Brian Barze, Katrina and Gregory Cade, Elizabeth and Tom Jernigan and Sally and Bo Lineberry. More guests enjoying the party were Kim Rafferty and David Ricker, Karen and Mike Luce, Andrea and Bryan Statham, Mary and Joe Donald, Margaret and Jim Little, Celina and McGowin Miller, Cheryl and Phillip Crane, Parket and Shane Spees, Lissa and Marc Tyson, Elizabeth and Tom Broughton, Katrina and Jeff Logan, Cameron and Derrill Crowe, Sherri and Houston Cook, Stephanie and Bob Gates, Niva and Jay Roberson, Raenetta Ellison and Johnathan Austin. ❖
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The 2010 ZooGala board members are from left: Cissy Jackson, Randy Jordan, Ray Perez, Wally Nall, Greg King, Sumner Starling, Tricia Holbrook, Capriccia Carney, Robin Sparks and Jesse Vogtle.
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Above, Glenn and Nancy Goedecke make friends with the zoo’s boa constrictor. Left, among guests at the ZooGala were Beth Hinson, left, and Ashley McMahon.
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An Exceptional Evening for an Exceptional Cause
The Young CPAs presented the 7th ...
Above, having a good time at the Seventh Annual Exceptional Masterpiece Art Show, Bluegrass & Brushstrokes are from left: Randall McCary, Lee Hurley, Lyle Jackson, Amelia Spencer and Susan Barstien. Also enjoying the event were Blakely Childers, left, and Cynthia Andrews. Journal Photos by Laura McAlister
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Annual Exceptional Masterpieces Art Show, Bluegrass & Brushstrokes, Sept. 23 at the Exceptional Foundation. The art show is the culmination of a year of hard work and creative endeavors by foundation participants. More than 400 guests enjoyed great works of “Exceptional Art by Exceptional People” for sale and a silent auction, which included a local artists section. A life-size dollhouse, built and donated by Brasfield & Gorrie, was one of the silent auction items. In addition to art, an “Apple Raffle” featured a diamond necklace, donated by Barton-Clay Fine Jewelers, as the winning ticket holder’s prize. Guests also enjoyed live music by Three on a String, cocktails and an array of food provided by local restaurants. All proceeds benefit Exceptional Foundation programs. ❖
Helping out at the “Apple Raffle” at Bluegrass & Brushstrokes are: Eric Best, Wyman Freeman, Shelia Alexander, Tommy Smith, Stephanie Romeo, Justin Flenniken and Stephanie Mitchell.