At the I’m With Mike fundraiser Sept. 27, the Mike Slive Foundation for Prostate Cancer Research offered up the perfect atmosphere for sports lovers at the Alys Stephens Center. Hosted by Paul Finebaum, the evening celebrated the life of the late Mike Slive and his foundation’s mission to promote and advocate for prostate cancer research. Special guests in attendance … [Read more...]
L’Chaim!: Rotenstreich Devotes His Life to Holocaust Education, BHEC Devotes Annual Event to his Honor
By DeBorah LaymanBeing Joel Rotenstreich’s friend can be an expensive proposition, he says in an only half-jokingly manner. That’s because Rotenstreich is passionate about Holocaust education and tireless in his efforts to raise money for the Birmingham Holocaust Education Center, attending countless lunches and meetings with friends and associates to raise … [Read more...]
Internationally Recognized Cellist Headlines Starlight Gala
It is the year's largest fundraiser for the University of Alabama at Birmingham's Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center, and organizers are excited to have a guest performer fit for the occasion. The internationally celebrated cellist Yo-Yo Ma will headline the 2018 Viva Health Starlight Gala on May 6. A graduate of Harvard University and Julliard-trained, Ma performs … [Read more...]
A Big Performance for Birmingham Littles: Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Plans Star-Studded Talent Performance
Performers big and little will take to the stage for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham’s sixth annual “A Night of Big Stars” Aug. 5 at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center. “This is an event that we really get excited about. It’s heartwarming to see our Littles pour so much energy into the production. It’s a great oppor- tunity for these children to shine in the … [Read more...]
Star Light, Star Bright: Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center Chooses Goodrich Family as Gala Chairs
By Sarah Kuper Organizers for the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center at UAB have selected a family to chair this year’s VIVA Health Starlight Gala, rather than one individual or couple. The seven co-chairs are the children and children-in-law of Mike and Gillian Goodrich. Elizabeth and Mike, Mary and Braxton, Ali and Charles, and Gracie have received the honor because of … [Read more...]