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Arc of Shelby County elects 2017 directors The Arc of Shelby County held its annual meeting and Community Awards Banquet on Sept. 20 at the Heardmont Senior Community Center. Members of The Arc of Shelby County elected 2017 Board Officers: President, Carol Lott; Maurice Mercer, vice-president; Danielle Rich, secretary; and Bruce Koppenhoefer, treasurer. Five new members were also elected to the Board: Trisston Burrows, Mike Northrup, David Rickey, Scott Walden and Kimberly Young-Brinson. Seven members were also elected to an additional term. The Arc of Shelby County also presented its 2016 Community Awards in recognition of partners and program participants. Honored at the event were: Tyler Bembry – Supported Employee of the Year; Nick Jacks, Supported Employee of the Year/Project SEARCH; Dominique McGuire (South Shelby Baptist Learning Center), Teacher of the Year; Lena Phifer and family, Early Intervention Family of the Year; Vera Taylor, Professional of the Year; Mike Wesson (Shelby Baptist Medical Center ER), Advocate of the Year; Leo McGill (Materials Management Supervisor at Shelby Baptist Medical Center), Mentor Service Award; City of Pelham, Community Partner of the Year; AmStar Cinema, Large Employer of the Year; Newk’s of Hoover, Small Employer of the Year; Cornelius Frazier, Business Leader of the Year
Holiday show to star locals For more than a dozen years, Red Mountain Theatre Company has set the stage for magic, hope, family and the spirit of giving through its annual holiday production. More than 60 Conservatory students, from all over Shelby and Jefferson counties, come together with an all-star cast of Birmingham’s best local talent to perform heartwarming classics, such as “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” alongside several humorous numbers, such as “Santa Got Stuck on 280.” Joining the three Conservatory groups—The Previews, Spotlights and Performing Ensemble—are Lonnie Parsons, Amy Johnson, Brandon McCall and Kellie Dodd, who have performed in the Birmingham area for many years. While the 9- to 18-year-old RMTC Conservatory students serve as the backbone of the performances, Holiday Spectacular is anything but a youth
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production. Parsons, who has participated in about six of RMTC’s holiday productions, said the student performers are top-notch, and people are often surprised by what they can do. From elaborate Rockette numbers to the iconic finale, he said the kids shine brightest in the show. Every season features new songs and medleys, keeping the material fresh for audiences who return year after year. This time, Parsons said he is excited to bring a little bit of his own flair to Holiday Spectacular with an Elton John-like medley. RMTC’s Holiday Spectacular ’16 opens Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the RMTC Cabaret Theatre. Shows continue on through Dec. 18, playing Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., as well as Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $19. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit RedMountainTheatre.org.