The Alabama Ballet hosted an evening of dinner and dancing Jan. 29 at the annual Pointe Ball. This year's event was chaired by Nikki Still and Sarah Warburton along with Corporate chair Krystal Drummons. The ballet recognized Drs. Susan and Morgan Eiland as honorary chairs. Guests arrived at The Club and were treated to an intimate performance by the ballet's professional … [Read more...]
The Third I: Inside the Uber Creative Mind of Kris Childs
By Todd Childs For more than 20 years, Kris Childs has made it her business to ensure that her clients can be seen as well as they can see. That business is iiis. an optical shop. The New Orleans native turned Birminghamian was the mother of two college-aged daughters when a friend suggested in the early 1990’s that they open an eyewear shop. “I said, ‘Why not?’ I knew … [Read more...]
Heart Healthy Resolve: Tenet Health CEO Honored at American Heart Association Heart Ball
By Sarah Kuper Alabama ranks No. 2 in the nation for the number of deaths related to cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. But this year's Heart Ball honoree, Garry Gause, said he firmly believes the work the association is doing locally can help Alabamians improve their heart health. "The education the association has done throughout the … [Read more...]
A Whole New World: Krewe Ball Queen Carolyn McCalley, King Thomas Amason Reign Supreme
Guests were transported to an Arabian night in Agrabah at the 49th annual Beaux Arts Krewe Ball. The Aladdin-themed event was held Feb. 5 at Birmingham's Boutwell Auditorium and benefitted the Birmingham Museum of Art. This year, 30 young women were presented, escorted by their fathers and members of the Krewe. Though they didn't arrive on a magic carpet, King Dr. Thomas … [Read more...]
Funding the Fight: UAB’s ArtBlink Raises Money for Cancer Care and Research at Home
By Emily Williams Picture it. You write a check for a charity, stick it in the envelope and send it off in the mail, never to be seen again. Do you know how your dollar is being used? UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center Director Dr. Edward Partridge knows where each dollar of philanthropic funding to his organization is going. As the center’s Advisory Board prepares for its … [Read more...]