Photos by Jordan Wald. The Ballet Women’s Committee and Poinsettia Men’s Club hosted the 51st Annual Poinsettia Debutante Ball on Dec. 27 at Vestavia Country Club. Thirty-four debutantes were dressed in white gowns and carried bouquets of red poinsettias. They were presented at 8 p.m. in the ballroom to an overflowing crowd. These young ladies were nominated in the spring of … [Read more...]
Faith Journey: BMA’s ‘Embodying Faith’ Follows Images of Jesus Throughout Centuries
By Emily Williams Just in time for Christmas, the Birmingham Museum of Art will be debuting a new exhibition focusing on images of Jesus Christ. “Embodying Faith: Imagining Jesus through the Ages,” presented by Altec Styslinger Foundation, will arrive at the BMA on Dec. 8, showcasing 30 works of art that depict Jesus. The exhibit runs through April 22. The artwork on display … [Read more...]
A Natural Calling: Saint Vincent’s Doctor Devotes Her Career to Helping Cancer Patients Navigate Treatment
By Emily Williams One of Dr. Susan Salter’s favorite rooms in the Bruno Cancer Center at St. Vincent’s Birmingham, where she is a radiation oncologist, is a patient consultation room. Staff at the cancer center donated money to have the room named in honor of one of their late co-workers. “This individual was a key member of the cancer center team for many years, and … [Read more...]
All Star Honors: John Carroll’s Bernal Relishes Being a Soccer Player Like Her Sister
By Rubin E. GrantGabriel “Gabby” Bernal wanted to be just like her older sister Nicole.Nicole started playing soccer when she was 4, and Gabriel couldn’t wait until she could join in the fun of kicking the ball around.But at the outset, Bernal lacked assurance in her ability, so she really didn’t start playing until she was … [Read more...]
Dress for Success: YWCA’s My Sister’s Closet Offers Women Affordable Clothing That is On Trend
By Emily Williams As the saying goes, you dress for the job you want, not the one you have. For many women, the clothing that suits the job they want is out of reach due to its cost. With that in mind, the YWCA of Greater Birmingham initiative My Sister’s Closet offers gently used clothing at a more than fair price. Located in Downtown Birmingham next-door to the YWCA, My … [Read more...]