The Alabama Symphony Orchestra is kicking off its season Sept. 20 with its Maestro’s Ball, the orchestra’s largest fundraiser.This year’s ball, hosted by Catherine and Emmett McLean, celebrates the beginning of Music Director Carlos Izcaray’s 10th season with the ASO, the organization said in an announcement of the event. The ball will honor this milestone and launch a … [Read more...]
The View From Abroad
June 6 was the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Only a few who actually participated in that momentous event are still around. Just add 80 to their age in 1944 and you understand why. The best guess is that about 4,400 Allied men died on that day alone.July 4 just passed and we ate a lot, drank a lot and maybe shot off some Roman candles or lit a few sparklers. Thank goodness we … [Read more...]
‘I Love This Place’: Retired Doctor to Be Honored at United Ability’s Journey of Hope Gala
By Anne RuisiLittle did Dr. Jimmie Harvey know when he traveled to Albany, New York, in 1986 to ask his future father-in-law for permission to marry his daughter that it would lead to not only a happy marriage and four children but also to decades of service to what was then known as United Cerebral Palsy.“Fortunately, he said, ‘Yes,’” Harvey said, and after lunch, his … [Read more...]
Remodeling Roadmap: Good Planning Means Good Results, Remodeler of the Year Says
By June MathewsWhen Elliott Pike, owner of ELM Construction, was named 2023 Remodeler of the Year by the National Association of Homebuilders at its annual awards event in February, the honor was the culmination of hard work, dedication to quality and an overall commitment to excellence.In other words, Pike said in a half-serious, half-tongue-in-cheek tone of voice, “My … [Read more...]
Leadership Matters; Kiwanis Club of Birmingham Names 3 to the Birmingham Business Hall of Fame Class of ‘24
By Lee M. HurleyA developer, insurance professional and infrastructure builder are soon to be the newest members of the Birmingham Business Hall of Fame. The Kiwanis Club of Birmingham each year inducts into the Hall of Fame business leaders who have “exemplified strong leadership and made extraordinary contributions to the Greater Birmingham area,” according to … [Read more...]