By Donna CorneliusThe Beaux Arts Krewe will give its 51st ball a global flavor with a Chinese theme, which coincidentally is an appropriate choice for this year’s king, Harold Goings.Goings and his wife, Jane Goings, love to travel. Among the places they’ve visited is China.The ball, set for Feb. 9 at Birmingham’s Boutwell Auditorium, always is one of the … [Read more...]
Heart to Table: Royal Cup Supports Project to Help out on the Coldest Nights
By Donna CorneliusThis winter, cold nights will be a little warmer for Birmingham folks in need thanks to Royal Cup Coffee and Tea.The company has been a supporter of Heart to Table, a warming station at Boutwell Auditorium that opens its doors on the coldest nights of the year. The charity is run by Don Lupo, director of the Birmingham Mayor’s Office of Citizens … [Read more...]
The Cutting Edge: Birmingham Fashion Week Showcases Local and National Talent
By Emily Williams Six years have passed since childhood friends Heidi Elnora and Jeana Lee Thompson celebrated their first Birmingham Fashion Week and, according to Thompson, those years of experience haven’t lightened the workload. “Every year has been amazing, but as it’s grown it has become more and more difficult to organize,” Thompson said. “Here at year number six we’re … [Read more...]