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Thursday, May 4, 2017 • 23
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BCT Curtain Call Ball Features James and the Giant Peach More than 20 costumed characters frolicked through the crowd at the BJCC April 22 during the annual Curtain Call Ball, benefitting the Birmingham Children’s Theatre. Festivities included tasty treats catered by Brick & Tin, live musical performances on the half-hour, crafts inspired by the theater’s season of performances, Avondale Brewing Company beer, wine from United Johnson Brothers, face painting, balloon artists and a DJ dance party. To end the evening of family-friendly fun, members of the theater company held a private performance of “James and the Giant Peach” for partygoers. The annual event was organized by the 2016-17 board of trustees, led by Glenda Nagrodzki, president; Camille Butrus, vice president; Paul Bolus, vice president of
Journal photos by Jordan Wald
Leah Luker and Brooke Elam.
From left, Norah, Gabrielle, Barton and Jeff Tess.
development; Dax Swatek, secretary; Chris Cain, treasurer; and Guin Robinson, past president. Other members of the board include Dr. Tommy Bice, Marcie Braswell, Dr. Terrance Brown, Amye Carle, Robert Cole, Larry Contri, Scott Crain, Paul DeMarco, Carolyn Featheringill, Brian Hamilton, Catherine Crosby Long, Julia Gibbs Matson, Adrienne Mitchell, Pamela Morad, Anne Sanders Rand, Jason Reynolds, Tad Snider and Susan Tice.
Joel and Alison Brown with daughters Anna Cate and Abby.
Proceeds from the evening’s festivities will support the BCT’s Educational Outreach Program, which provides assistance and more than 10,000 free tickets to underserved schools in the Birmingham area. ❖
Champagne and Fried Chicken
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Dance Club Celebrates Spring in Style
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and Terry Oden, Kendrick and Edward Pascoe, Kathleen and George Petznick, Helen and Walter Gay Pittman, Ruth Pitts, Patsy Porter, Betty and Fred Powell, Ann and Goodloe Rutland, Judy and Charles Russell, Gretchen and Clarence Small, Mary and Terrell Spencer, Barbara and Chris Stone, Carole and David Sullivan, Frances Verstandig, Betty Wagstaff, and Margie Williams. ❖
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