Mr. and Mrs. Larry T. Jones of Madison announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Lauren, to Mr. Braxton Carter Jett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Jett Jr. of Greystone. Miss Jones is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Dodge of St. Louis and Mrs. Augustus Jones and the late Mr. Jones of LaVonia, Ga. She is a 2005 graduate of Bob Jones High School and … [Read more...]
A Stylish Point of View
By Laura McAlister Brent Howell has always had a passion for fashion. He just never really thought it would get him anywhere – until recently, that is.About a year ago, Howell started his own men’s clothing line, Southern Point Co. His classic polos and button downs can now be seen in storefronts of retailers in Birmingham and all across the Southeast, and several … [Read more...]
Girl Scouts of North-Central …
Alabama kicked off their annual fundraising campaign in June at the home of Alice and Tom Williams in Mountain Brook. The Annual Campaign Committee hosted a social that included appetizers and wine from the Williams’ private collection, and then met with committee chairmen to plan their strategy for the campaign. The 2010 campaign goal is $275,000, which supports … [Read more...]
BBG Goes Green with Cocktails
Nearly 500 guests filled the Hill Garden at Birmingham Botanical Gardens Aug. 12 for the launch of the 2011 season of Cocktails in The Gardens. FisherGreen, a new band started by local musicians Chad Fisher and Heath Green, entertained the audience with originals and classic rock covers. Occasions by Wynfrey catered the event, themed “It’s All About The Green,” with … [Read more...]
Painters, Pets Lend Hand, Paw in Picasso Pets Party
Hand-In-Paw’s Picasso Pets Debut & Auction was Aug. 14 at Cahaba Grand Conference Center. Animal and human artists’ paintings were auctioned off to benefit Hand-In-Paw, Birmingham’s nationally-recognized animal-assisted therapy organization. Honorary Chairs of this year’s Picasso Pets were Katie and Jim Lasker. Rob and Jeannine from the new Magic 96.5 Morning Show … [Read more...]