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...]
Back From the Brink: Mountain Brook’s Wetzler Caps Football Career With North-South Game
By Tyler Waldrep When Mountain Brook met Tuscaloosa County on the football field last fall, the Spartan’s head coach, Chris Yeager, watched as 10 of his defenders ran to shut a play down. The only one not running to the ball was team-leader and middle linebacker Will Wetzler. But he didn’t have to take off running to the ball. It was coming to him; the handoff had been a … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Medium: Mountain Brook’s Donna Jernigan Calls on Her Pup to Add to Her Art Collection
Story by Emily Williams • Photos by Lee Walls Jr.A pet has always been among the most prized fixtures of the household in Donna Jernigan's life. The pitter-patter of paws has been a constant throughout her childhood and adulthood. Her 91⁄2-year-old Pomeranian, Sampson, is the compan- ion in residence at her home in Mountain Brook. “He’s just my little companion,” she … [Read more...]
Opposites Attract: Jeff and Deanna Pizitz Mix Classic and Contemporary in Mountain Brook Home
Story by Emily Williams • Photos by Lee Walls Jr. When Deanna Pizitz married her husband, Jeff, 3 1/2 years ago, she said "I do" to more than a man. She said yes to his home on Southwood Road, as well as his devotion to Cavalier King Charles spaniels. With her kids well into adulthood, Deanna said the addition of their spaniel, Kingston, has made the transition into her … [Read more...]
Wedded to Wanderlust: Mariée Ami Planners Share the Love and Labor of Destination Ceremonies
By Emily Williams Summer is the height of wedding season, calling the planners at Mountain Brook’s Mariée Ami not only to venues throughout the Birmingham area, but to far-off destinations as well. According to owner and head planner Neillie Butler and planner Louise Pritchard, destination weddings are increasingly popular. “When guests see each other on the same flight and … [Read more...]