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...]
The Friends of the Birmingham …
Botanical Gardens Junior Board recently hosted YPBirmingham’s Monthly Mingle at The Gardens Café by Kathy G. More than 150 young professionals came to the free event, which featured tapas, drink specials, a networking game to break the ice and giveaways.Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens also unveiled new memberships designed especially for young professionals and … [Read more...]
A bridal shower for …
Jessica Allen was held at the home of Regina Smith on April 24, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Jessica is the daughter of Donna Allen. The wedding was May 15. … [Read more...]