The Redstone Club’s 111th annual Christmas Ball was held Dec. 22 at the Country Club of Birmingham. More than 150 members of the Redstone Club and their guests attended the celebration and debutante presentation. President of this year’s ball was George C. Thompson, who attended with his wife, Nancy. Ball chairman was C. Duncan Hulsey II, who attended with his wife, Kelly. The … [Read more...]
Ballet Women’s Committee Hosts 51st Annual Poinsettia Debutante Ball
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...]
In Good Taste: Birmingham Botanical Gardens Hosts 13th Annual Arts, Design Showcase
A celebration of all things beautiful, whether in the home or out in the garden, was on display Oct. 7 at the annual Gala in the Gardens, an event that kicked off the 13th annual Antiques at The Gardens. The annual event, hosted by the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, supports the many educational programs offered by the gardens. Attendees mingled with the show’s … [Read more...]
Calm Amidst the Storm: KultureCity Shows Its New Sensory Activation Vehicle During KultureBall
KultureCity held its annual philanthropy event, KultureBall, at the Southern Sky Aviation Hangar 34 on July 28. KultureCity unveiled the Sensory Activation Vehicle at the event, which can visit various events and offer a calm environment to those who are sensitive to overstimulation. Guests were able to walk onto the vehicle and experience all it had to offer – comfortable and … [Read more...]
7 Up: Spain Park’s Braxton Barker Follows in His Father’s Footsteps
By Blake Ells Hoover needed some late heroics to survive their cross-town rival on Sept. 15. They got it in the form of a play with 1:18 left on the clock. Quarterback Jalen Parker connected with Shedrick Jackson on a 25-yard touchdown to capture a victory over No. 6 Spain Park. Despite coming up short in the 24-27 game, Jaguars’ quarterback Braxton Barker rolled up big … [Read more...]