Festivities were in full swing in January as Opera Birmingham celebrated "Madame Butterfly."The cast was welcomed to town with a barbecue dinner, which has become an Opera Birmingham tradition, hosted by Kathy and Jim Emison in their home. Drs. Amy and John Johnstone, with their daughter Anne, joined the Emisons in greeting the cast.The following week, Birmingham … [Read more...]

The John Carroll Catholic High School Class of 1966 reunited in December with a luncheon meeting at Brio’s.Elette Tanory and Rosemary Antonio Alfano organized the event.The friends reminisced about old times and acquaintances. They shared news of their children and grandchildren, their spouses and retirement plans.Those attending included Nino Bruno Wright and her … [Read more...]

Brookdale Place Garden Homes residents and guests were entertained by "in house" talent at their annual dinner party held in the Gazebo room of Brookdale's administration building.New resident Trudi May, at the piano, accompanied her daughter, Darien Roche, on the flute in two selections. Steve Manley, son of Garden Homes chairman Sewell Manley, sang several songs and … [Read more...]

Pi Kappa Phi’s Alpha Eta chapter at Samford University hosted United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham at Samford’s April 9 baseball game against the University of Alabama at Birmingham.Pi Kappa Phi has worked with UCPGB previously through its Push America program. Push America is the fraternity’s philanthropy and was founded in 1977. The purpose of Push America is to … [Read more...]

The Junior League of Birmingham got kids moving and offered them guidance on staying healthy at an event last month.The organization held its third annual 5K for Kids and NOBESITY Expo on March 9.The community-wide event, including the 5K and a kids’ fun run, was sponsored by Princeton Baptist Medical Center and began at Legion Field.More than 100 adults and … [Read more...]