By Keysha Drexel Journal EditorPam Smith said she was speechless when what was supposed to be a school event on Halloween became an event to award the Edgewood Elementary School teacher one of the most prestigious honors in the academic world."It was a complete surprise. I had no idea what was going on," she said.Pam was one of only 32 educators across the … [Read more...]
A Brush with History
Keysha Drexel Journal Editor In his 81 years, Bob Moody of Mountain Brook says he has done a little bit of everything. Through it all, he has always considered himself first and foremost a painter.Bob has worked as a graphic designer, an architect, an artist for NASA and has served on the Mountain Brook City Council, but he said watercolor painting is still is … [Read more...]
Wenke-Janey
Christie Kathleen Wenke and Claiborne Thomas Janey were married Aug. 18 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Fairhope. The full mass ceremony was officiated by Rev. Stephen Williams.A reception followed at the Nix Center in Fairhope.The bride is the daughter of David and Kathryn Rauh Wenke of Fairhope. She is the granddaughter of the late James and Pierette Rauh and the … [Read more...]
Gridiron Gala Raises Money for Autism Society
The Gridiron Gala on Oct. 13 raised more than $50,000 to help the Autism Society of Alabama.The society's annual fundraiser was at Old Car Heaven in Birmingham.The event had a game day theme, including a tailgating buffet, auctions and music. Will Pearson of Mental Floss, Inc. was the emcee. Music was provided by Feel the Beat Entertainment, and Imperial Catering … [Read more...]
Garden Gala Offers Antiques Sneak Peek
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens kicked off Antiques at The Gardens presented by Iberiabank with the Sterne Agee Gala in The Gardens Oct. 4.The annual black-tie event was reinvigorated for its seventh year, welcoming more than 500 guests to shop Alabama's premiere antiques show before it opened to the public.The show included dealers presenting antiques, furniture, … [Read more...]