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Contents

EVENT Magazine 10 Publisher’s Letter

27th Annual Huntsville Classic

12 Editor’s Letter

55 Huntsville Happenings

36 Panoply Arts Festival

ELVIS Tribute Artist Concert for the Vets

27th Annual Huntsville Classic

Elvis Tribute Artist Concert for the Vets

Test Drive: Lexus

8th Annual Hope for Autism Gala and Auction

Voices of Our Time: Charlotte Moss

Business Profile: Artisan Twickenham Square

Panoply Arts Festival

Spring Luncheon 38

2015 Crescen-Dough Auction

Fiesta for the Fund

Spotlight: Daniel Adamek

IBERIABANK Yellowhammer Event

Family Feature: Summer Soirée

Street Scene:

Taste: Berry Cocktails

Expert’s Corner: Madison Behavior Therapy

Centerstage: Hunter Thomas

Fashion: Personal Couture & Pink Pelican

BancorpSouth Grand Opening

The Vine Branches of Art / A Spring Celebration

2015 Debutantes & Presenters

LLS Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale Gala

Madison Behavior Therapy Ribbon Cutting GFWC du Midi Fashion Show Debutante Tea Easter Bunny at EarlyWorks WEDC Drive Event

Law Day

On The Cover: Theresa Green, Priscilla Bagwell, Andrea Landers at Spring Luncheon

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Events

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MAGAZINE

President/Publisher Todd Stephenson Editor Lori Boatfield Writers Kimberly Ballard Lori Connors Melissa Gerrish Mandee Jones

Contributing Writers Aissa Castillo Katie Martin Judy Ryals Creative Director/Graphic Design Patty Satterly Website/Graphic Design Scott Seeley

What a time to be living in Huntsville! Having the perspective of growing up here as a child, experiencing the vigor of larger cities like Denver, Colo., and Memphis, Tenn., the growth in Huntsville is exciting. The cityscape of downtown is percolating. The construction under-way gets my mind racing with anticipation for the future of our wonderful city. And it adds to the beckoning, bringing many of us not only to the festivities that now take place more frequently, but to see the footprint of our downtown changing before our eyes. Progress, for most of us, is a welcomed sight. With the evolving city center in mind, we focused on luxury in this issue: our Business Profile features downtown dwelling at its finest with Artisan at Twickenham Square, while the subject of the Test Drive, the lavish Lexus NX, makes navigating around town an adventure. And the events continue! The Crescen-Dough Auction benefitting the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, Panoply Arts First Dibs and the LLS Man and Women of the Year Gala – each one for wonderful causes –are among just a few of the events that have taken place since we published the May June issue of EVENT. If getting involved in an organization isn’t your thing, you can still make a difference with your presence at future events, having a great time seeing friends and meeting new people. Please shop with the advertisers you see within these pages as they’re the ones that keep us in this business. Don’t forget to tell them you saw them in EVENT Magazine! Enjoy your Summer Huntsville!

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Summer’s in full swing Huntsville! With temperatures rising, this issue’s focus is staying cool. In our feature, Hosting a Summer Soiree, we offer tips and tricks for putting together the perfect summer party, from the color scheme to the flowers to the freshest cocktails. Speaking of cocktails, take a sip with our collection of recipes from for sensational summer drinks in The Taste. Mix up these fabulous concoctions from The Bottle, Cantina Laredo and Drake’s to help keep you chill. Beating the heat has never been easier than with the breezy, pastel apparel in Fashion. With pieces from Personal Couture and Pink Pelican, fashion expert and blogger Aissa Castillo put together ways to look cool even when it’s hot. Don’t miss our Centerstage chat with Huntsville Symphony Orchestra’s principal bassoonist Hunter Thomas. Little Orange Fish founder Daniel Adamek sat down to talk about his inspiration and goals for his organization in the Spotlight feature. From Elvis for Vets to Jay Leno’s visit for the Huntsville Classic to the Hope for Autism Gala, we’ve been busy with events all around town. We hope you enjoy reading about them as much as we enjoyed covering them. While you’re reading, check out the advertisers within these pages. We couldn’t do what we do without their support. Don’t forget to let them know you saw them in EVENT!

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Huntsville Classic Features Jay Leno Written by Melissa Gerrish

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Acclaimed late-night TV host Jay Leno performed for the crowd during Huntsville Hospital Foundation’s 27th annual Huntsville Classic Dinner and Concert on May 7 at Von Braun Center. Leno dominated late night television ratings during two decades of “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” Proceeds from the event will provide nurses with multi-purpose communication devices to help nurses do their jobs and improve patient care. After his performance, Leno auctioned off trips to southern California to visit his famous garage. Leno owns approximately 286 vehicles.

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“This year, we added 30 tables to the floor, increasing our dinner attendance by more than 150 attendees,” said Director of Marketing April Windham. The Huntsville Classic is a two-day event featuring a dinner, concert and golf tournament. Sponsors included Intergraph, iHeartMedia, Robins & Morton, PNC, Cigna, Regions, Alabama Media Group/The Huntsville Times, Alabama Cleaning Service, Avectus Healthcare Solutions, LLC, Charter Media, Colonial Graphics Group, Comprehensive Anesthesia Services, Jesse Stutts, Inc., M & D Mechanical Contractors Inc., MedCo Services and Progress Bank. The Foundation, established in 1978, is the fundraising arm of Huntsville Hospital. It works to strengthen relationships between the hospital and community. “As a partner in the hospitals’ continuing growth, the Foundation accepts gifts – both individual and corporate – on the hospitals’ behalf and works to fund both present and future equipment and program needs,” according to Windham.

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George & Johnnie Barnes, Tracy & George Jones

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Where There’s Hope, There’s the Riley Center Written by Lori Connors

Photos by Steve Babin

The 8th Annual Hope for Autism Gala was a huge success. In addition to the largest turnout ever, The Riley Center was able to raise much-need funds and increase community awareness for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). WHNT TV’s Steve Johnson was the emcee and the evening’s auctioneer was Fred Holland of WTKI radio. A delicious array of food was presented by Main Event catering. Amy Fruchtnicht, one of the Riley Center parents graciously baked over 400 gourmet cupcakes for the event. The Bob Jones High School Jazz Band provided the evening’s musical ambience.

Alicia Leslie, Tyler Jackson

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Many local businesses contributed exciting gift items to the live and silent auctions. The Riley students and their instructor collaborated on eight pieces of art for the silent auction, inspired by various artists the students have been learning about. The Centers for Disease Control has stated that 1 in every 68 children is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Over the past five years, ASDs have increased by 82 percent in Alabama, representing 1.5 times the national average. The Riley Center feels a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to assist with a broader understanding of autism spectrum disorders along with the importance of community involvement in the future success of children as they mature into adulthood. Services are provided using a multidisciplinary approach for early diagnosis and treatment. The staff implements the most current research-proven treatments and educational practices in a caring and supportive environment. For more information, visit therileycenter.org. n

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Test Drive: Lexus NX

Nate & Donna Richardson Lexus Customers Photos by Steve Babin Slide into the driver’s seat of the first-ever 2015 Lexus NX and make your trip around town an urban adventure! The edgy crossover is ranked number 2 out of 17 by U.S. News and World Report. Spacious, with 17.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, this SUV has the advantages of a sedan. The NX is 183 inches long, so it parks and handles like a compact car. It features a sporty, cockpit-like layout. The powerful, yet efficient engine impresses with 235 horsepower and rates 28 miles per gallon on the highway. Packed with superior features, the crossover comes standard with eight airbags, proximity key, Siri Eyes-Free Mode iPhone integration, USB port and much more. You can also

opt for the convenience of wireless charging for your mobile devices, the safety of blind spot monitoring, the flexibility of the Lexus Enform App Suite (which includes apps like Bing, Yelp and Pandora) plus the fun of your favorite tunes on a 10-speaker audio system and the benefit of navigation with Lexus’ Remote Touch Controller. Lexus of Huntsville gave Nate and Donna Richardson the opportunity to test drive the luxury SUV. “I enjoyed test driving the stylish Lexus NX,” Donna said. “Once again, Lexus delivered on comfort and luxury. This sophisticated SUV with all the high-end technology continues to embody the passion of the Lexus brand.” n

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Luxurious Downtown Living: Artisan at Twickenham Square Sam Yeager had a vision for how his company, Bristol Development Group, could contribute to the overall revitalization of Downtown Huntsville. As a resident of Twickenham himself, Yeager believed people prefer to live downtown if luxurious properties are available, like his new Artisan at Twickenham Square. Less than a year after welcoming their first residents on June 6, 2014 into the main 185-unit mid-rise courtyard building, Artisan Twickenham Square opened phase II across the street containing an additional 61 units. The property offers 15 one and two-bedroom floorplans.

Recently, one resident hosted an Italian Wine Tasting with a sommelier who talked about how to pair wines with certain dishes. An alfresco kitchen and barbecue provides a place to throw on a steak without having to clean up! Surrounded by the Light Forest, the gentle rush of water from the pool fountains are soothing and romantic. The Artisan offers a pet spa with a complete washing and grooming station, blow dryers and a doggie treadmill. The two-bedroom corner units are the largest with bedrooms flanking each side of a large living area with access to a balcony overlooking the pool. The smallest studio unit actually has an open-aired bedroom with a sliding pocket door and a full bathroom. The kitchens have modern stainless steel appliances, marble counter tops, and a washer and dryer. The eight street-level apartments in the newest city-view building have impressive 14-foot ceilings. “Bristol is known for two signature designs,” says Woodyard. “As much natural light as you can allow, and as large a closet as you can provide!” Twickenham Square has the maximum number of restaurants allowed, but you can find anything from Asian to Italian and Mexican within a couple of blocks, and a chocolate martini bar opening around the corner this summer. Plus, a brand new Publix is a block down the street. “My husband recalls as a kid, his mother giving him a dollar to run down the street and buy a gallon of milk,” says Woodyard. “On the way, people would call him out by name and wave. Twickenham Square is like that — a sort of New Millennium Mayberry. In this day and age, that is very special.” n

Artisan promotes an active, healthy and convenient lifestyle. The property is attracting not only young professionals and doctors in need of a pied-à-terre that conforms to on-call requirements, but it is drawing on a growing national trend where longtime homeowners are tired of the heavy responsibility of owning a home. “It is easy to be jealous of the lifestyle we offer,” says property manager Kathy Woodyard. “We have residents of all ages and backgrounds, including people who have sold their homes in Hampton Cove or other suburban communities, and moved here where they can relax and enjoy life. The one common thread between them all is that they are young at heart.” Life at Artisan is more like living at a vacation resort than an apartment complex. A private parking garage gives residents access to downtown. Open 24/7/365, the spacious lobby and club lounge is an extension of the apartment with a 24-hour Java Bar. “Many of our residents are on-call doctors and they work crazy hours,” says Woodyard. “The club lounge is for entertainment or parties and has a pool table and plenty of seating. We never charge for its use, which is different from other rental properties.” On the mezzanine are modular conference tables suitable for a board meeting or game night. The saltwater pool provides the perfect spot to exercise or unwind. Musicians occasionally play by its side and residents are encouraged to host an event each month.

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Let’s Get this Party Started! Panoply’s First Dibs Written by Lori Connors

Photos by Amanda Kemp

Nothing beats having First Dibs on Art! As the kick-off to Panoply, guests enjoyed the benefits of early admission to Panoply, the VIP Hospitality tent, and a $25 voucher toward Panoply art purchases. VIP Tent partner LeeLee Wiginton of Lyn’s Gracious Goodness provided a delightful fare of grilled sausages with assorted mustards, Green Goddess chicken salad pinwheels, pimento cheese finger sandwiches, bacon-wrapped chicken bits, spinachartichoke dip, itsy-bitsy brownies, and coconut rum bites.

Jim & Judy Link

Claudia & Meredith Pols

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Panoply’s opening night also saluted the military. The evening’s entertainment featured U.S. Army Materiel Command Band’s own rock band, Sonic Fusion. Guests also enjoyed performances by local favorites Big Daddy Kingfish, Ashlyn Maine, Winslow Davis, Reginald Jackson & Friends, Black Market Haggis, and The Secret Sisters. Presented by TOYOTA Motor Manufacturing of Alabama, this year’s Panoply’s Art Marketplace was even bigger and better! First Dibs was sponsored by Brian T. Hinson of First Financial Group Wealth Management; while Jim and Judy Link sponsored the VIP Hospitality Tent. Artwork in the tent was provided by 305 8th Street. Committee members Pat Ammons, Jan Dorning, Elizabeth Fleming, Amy Gandy, Cindy Hallman, Anne Harbarger, Rich Raleigh, Dianne Reynolds, Lindsay Rice, Carolyn Stephenson, Virginia Thacker, Les Tillery, and Chuck Vaughn all helped in making First Dibs a huge success!

Julie Kastanakis, Mark & Anne Harbarger

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Jan & Madison County Sheriff Blake Dorning, Patrice Rowe

Cindy Hallman, Pat Ammons

Dianne Reynolds, Foster & Elizabeth Fleming

Jan Dorning, Ellie Sternberg, Julie Kastanakis, Carolyn Stephenson

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A Southern Symphony: 2015 Crescen-Dough Auction PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Written by Mandee Jones

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Photos by Steve Babin

On Friday, April 17, almost 500 people gathered in the North Hall of the Von Braun Center for A Southern Symphony, the 2015 Crescen-Dough Auction. This year the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Guild decided to go casual. Upon entrance to the North Hall, guests were greeted by the delicious smell of fried chicken and pulled pork provided by VBC Catering. Tables were picnic-themed with red-and-white checkered napkins, simple flowers and popcorn at every table. While guests perused the 479 wonderful items up at auction, the Madison Mountaintop Band entertained with the sounds of bluegrass. A wine train trip through Tuscany, a weekend theatre trip to New York City and two beautifully painted violins courtesy of the HSO’s Painted Violin Society were some of the items offered. The two artists featured this year

were Myles Maillie from Nashville with his black-andwhite polka dot violin, and local artist Leslie Lockhart’s vegetable-embellished violin in rich hues of gold, green, rose and purple. This was an important event for the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra and the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Guild. “The HSOG provides generous financial and volunteer support to the symphony and to music education programs,” said Sharon Gartrell, Guild Publicity Chair. “During [its] 54 years of service to the orchestra, the guild has raised over $6.6 million, approximately half raised by Crescen-Dough.”

Karen Rass, Destani Speegle

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Bill & Beverly Boone

Donny Maleknia, Fatemeh Nazarieh

Julie & John Malone, Charlene Brueggeman

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Brenda Milberger, Amelia Summerville, Debbie Overcash

Paige & Jordan Hanks

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Theresa Taylor, Brenda Milberger, Amelia Summerville

Todd & Carolyn Stephenson, Carolyn & Jim Rountree

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Carlen & Thomas Williams, Brian & Alisha Daniels

Pam Anders, Harvey Cotten

Dan Holcomb, Susan Todd, Gregory Vajda

Alice & Fredrick Lanier, Shelly DeLay, Beth Griggs

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BancorpSouth Celebrates Grand Opening with Reception

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Written by Melissa Gerrish

Photos by Steve Babin

BancorpSouth held a reception June 10 to celebrate the grand opening of its new downtown location on Franklin Street. More than 100 clients, prospects and community leaders attended the event – part of a weeklong celebration.

Billings said the story of BancorpSouth tells it all, “About 140 years ago, in the back of a hardware store in Verona, Miss., a new approach to banking was born – an approach built on longevity and the principle that neighbors should help neighbors.”

“This new location is what BancorpSouth is about, ‘Right Where You Are’ in the community,” said Market President Penny Billings. “We waited a long time to find the right location. Good things are worth waiting for.”

What began more than a century ago now spreads from Texas to Missouri to the Gulf Coast. “This expansion has been matched by the continuous growth in new markets, products, and services to help clients meet and exceed their financial goals,” Billings says.

Chairman of the Board Dan Rollins joined other senior bank executives, community leaders, and the bank team to cut the ribbon on June 10. The team then hosted a neighborhood appreciation event with hot dogs and popcorn, and sponsored Movies in the Park on June 12.

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Leigh Stephens, Bo Harrison, Bethany Sneed

Dan Amesbury, Alison Cannon, Amie White, Tamara Fox

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Branches of the Vine Silent Auction PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Written by Lori Boatfield

Photos by Peter Carmosino

Branches of the Vine, A Spring Celebration, was an event of April 16 at Baron’s Bluff at Burritt on the Mountain. The silent auction, now in its fourth year, benefits The Vine Pastoral Counseling Center, which is a nonprofit organization supported by 25 local churches, provides counseling services for individuals, couples, families and congregations. Their services are made available to anyone, regardless of ability to pay. With hors d’oeuvres by LeeLee Wigonton of Lyn’s Gracious Goodness and flowers by In Bloom, attendees enjoyed musical entertainment by Stillwaters. The auction was a success, surpassing previous years in funds raised. n

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Jan & Madison County Sherriff Blake Dorning

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Bill Stone, Mandy Mitchell, Clay Vandiver, Amanda Ragland, Wayne Laney, Maureen Lokken

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Debutantes and Presenters Written by Lori Boatfield Photos by Steve Babin Group Photos by Mark Jaeger

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Debutantes and their presenters attended an annual training event on May 21 at the Valley Hill Country Club. Debutantes and Presenters is a seminar designed to enhance the beauty and pageantry of the formal presentation of the 2015 Symphony Ball, set for October 24. Symphony Ball Chairman, Nancy Colin welcomed the debs and presenters. Long-time advisor to the Symphony Ball, Randy Roper, provided instruction on formal presentation and the curtsy. Attendees then received dance instruction for a waltz to be performed on the night of the ball. This year’s dance was choreographed by Keren Gibbs of the Alabama Youth Ballet. The evening’s events were organized by Debutante/Presenter Event Chairman Josie Craig. The Symphony Ball, sponsored by the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Guild since 1964, is an annual fundraiser benefitting the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra. n

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Randy Roper, Ken Rivenbark

Bill Lindstrom, Mary Gray Lindstrom

Katie Russell, Danny Russell

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Mickey Plott, Mary Morgan Plott Front row, left to right: Stephanie Gilbert, Katie Vest, Katie Russell, Mary Margaret Ragland, Mary Scott Pearson Back row, left to right: Lauren Stevens, Cate Rasco, Sarah Gwin Moore, Hughston May, Mary Gray Lindstrom

Mary Scott Pearson, Jim Pearson

Dale Moore, Sarah Gwin Moore

Scott Gilbert, Stephanie Gilbert

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Ashley Lucas, Sunshine Wilhite

Ciera Elledge, Caitlin Larrabee

Peggy & Ron Cochrane

Lauren Barrett, Ally Fisher, Miss Alabama Teen USA Taylor Ryan Elliott

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Huntsville Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale Around 200 attended the Huntsville Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale on June 4 at Huntsville Train Depot Roundhouse. The first-ever event in Huntsville raised $52,000. Woman of the Year was Jill Heffernan. She raised more than $15,000. Mark Ardin was Man of the Year, raising more than $10,000. The Man & Woman of the Year campaign is a spirited fundraising competition in communities across the U.S. in which participants build fundraising teams to compete for the title of Man or Woman of the Year, according to Lauren Barrett, Campaign Specialist, Man & Woman of the Year/Light the Night Huntsville. The funds raised are for LLS blood cancer research in honor of local children who are blood cancer survivors, the Boy & Girl of the Year.

“The titles are awarded to the man and woman in each community who raises the most funds during the 10-week campaign,” said Barrett. “The top local fundraisers in the country also win national titles. You can support their efforts by donating to or joining their campaigns, because everyone wins when cancer loses.” Barrett said the LLS is the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding research, finding cures and ensuring access to treatments for blood cancer patients. Event sponsors included Itty Bitty, the Cotton Gin Boutique, Hiley Auto, Amendment XXI, Yellow Hammer Brewery, Music by Mike, Steve Metz, Kris Clark, and Margaret Baggett at The Chef Next Door. Other LLS Man & Woman of the Year candidates included Sunshine Wilhite, Diana Fisher, James Lomax and Chris Anderson. n continued on page 34

Brooke Smith, Hannah Hallmark, Austin Crowley, James Lomax, Charlie Grelier, Catlyn Kilmury, Mark Elrod

Adam & Amanda Limberg, Joel Wickizer, Crystal Feldner, Lori & Matt Meyer

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Melinda Collum, Rachel Masterson, Kathy Cathcart

Cassidy Wilson, Avery Heffernan

Nancy Finnegan, Dr. Hayley DeGraaff, Carolyn Stephenson

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Alabama, Say Hello to the Megaformer!

“Mega... What?!”, you may be asking. That’s right, the Megaformer. A Patented workout machine that is designed to give you a high-intensity, full-body workout in just 50 minutes, with little to no impact on your joints or spine. How is this Possible? Every workout on the machine is performed in slow and controlled moves, causing slow-twitch, fat-burning muscle fibers to be constantly engaged to the point of fatigue.

The Best Part? You burn upwards of 600-700 calories. It’s so efficient, you only have to do it three times a week to see quick results. The Megaformer effectively combines multiple fitness categories - Cardo, Core and Strength Training, Resistance and Counter-Resistance Training, and Endurance. Perfect for the busy person!

Can Anyone Do It? Yes! The results are long, lean, toned muscles that both men and women love. Anyone can do it, no matter their fitness level!

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“The most effective and efficient way to change your body in less than an hour.. perfect for busy schedules.. wish I had taken before pics because in two weeks I am seeing drastic changes!” -Jana S., Huntsville, AL “The only place in Alabama to do the Lagree Fitness Method on the awesome Megaformer!” -Sebastien Lagree, Inventor of the Patented Megaformer workout.

Huntsville Natives bring evolutionary celebrity workout to Alabama all the way from Hollywood, CA Workouts on the Megaformer machine effectively combine Cardio, Strength Training, Flexibility, Body Composition, and endurance in every move.

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LLS Man and Woman of the year continued

Mark Wilson, Anna McDonald

Becky Winters, Lauren Barrett

Michelle & Jeff Parsley

Danielle Langiewicz, Jamie Langiewicz

Dr. Hayley DeGraaff, Chris Hutton

Bobby Allen, Cathy Myrick, Jeanne Allen, Jennifer Helton, Jimmy Lehman

Diana Fisher, Ally Fisher

Andie Coombs, Taylor Tilghman, McKenna Leahy, Leah Butler, Ashley Custer

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Debra Hallmark, Craig Carter, Kiley Kinzer-Henry, John Perry, Adelaide Cape, Paula Barkley, Angie Yates, Mark Hunter Bidwell, Janet Mason, Tabitha Jacks, Bennie Jacks, Ellen Hunter, Edie Hand, Charles Hawk (in back), Linda Drake (in yellow), Liz Hawk, Teresa Wallace, Carol Henderson, Patsy Sexton, Reverend James Henderson, David Carney

Madison Mayor Troy & Dana Trulock

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Elvis: A Tribute Artists Concert for the Vets

Written by Lori Connors Photos by Steve Babin

Forty years ago, Elvis Presley was the first major performer at the new Von Braun Center (VBC). What’s more, he sold-out FIVE shows; a record that has yet to be topped. To celebrate Elvis’ legacy, “Elvis for the Vets” was organized.

Photographers from the 1975-76 concerts displayed and sold historical photos and memorabilia. Several photos were included in a plaque, presented to the VBC to commemorate the event.

Hosted by Mark Hunter Bidwell, the audience enjoyed a high-caliber performance. Tribute artists Cody Ray Slaughter and Shawn Klush recreated the King’s vocal style, dance moves, and even his facial expressions down to the utmost detail!

A check for $15,550 was presented and limited edition 40th Anniversary program books and Elvis buttons were sold as souvenirs. All proceeds went to the Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial Foundation.

Other performers included The Sweet Inspirations; former members of the J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartets; Dan Lentino and the Fabulous Ambassadors Band; and D. J. Fontana, a Rock N’ Roll Hall of Famer who was Elvis’ original drummer. Special guest Naomi Judd was in the audience as her husband, Stamps alum Larry Strickland, performed on stage.

VIP Reception and Green Room food and beverages were provided by local businesses. There was a delicious assortment, along with a sheet cake expertly detailed with Elvis imagery.

Patsy Sexton, Betty Whisenant

Brigadier Gen. (Ret.) Robert “Bob” Drolet humorously noted, “Even my wife, who is a big time Elvis fan, enjoyed the show... and that is all that mattered!” n

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Cody Ray Slaughter

UAH Sorority Volunteers Lauren Eason, Chau Huynh, Hannah Hallmark

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Bennie Jacks, Cody Ray Slaughter

Cody Ray Slaughter

Shawn Klush

Liz Hawk, Andy & Sarah Lash, Shawn Klush, Melissa Hawk, Cody Ray Slaughter

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Eat With Your Eyes, First An elegantly set dinner table, a plentifully laid lunch, a lavish brunch or breakfast… Catering by Narvell starts with a considerable selection of appetizers and hors d’oeuvres, assured to tease the palate. Sit down to a four-course repast beginning with fresh, crunchy salads and succulent soups both hot and cold; piping hot breads; and meat, fish, and vegetarian entrées in perfect proportion to your special occasion. Conclude with desserts so decadent, Narvell needs a license to make them!

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Daniel Adamek Executive Director Little Orange Fish

Spotlight Written by Melissa Gerrish

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Daniel Adamek founded Little Orange Fish following the death of his son in 2013. The organization is a Huntsville-based nonprofit designed to advocate for more and better access to mental health care and is named for a story Adamek’s son wrote just before he died. EVENT: What is your educational background? DA: I’ve got a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and a Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics from Florida State University. EVENT: What is your profession? DA: That’s a hard one to pin down. I’m a scientist by training but an engineer in practice. My primary occupation is as Executive Director of Little Orange Fish. To pay the bills I do independent consulting providing subject matter expertise in systems engineering, technology transfer and technology insertion. I began my career here in Huntsville as a contractor to NASA [working] as a scientist supporting various aspects of microgravity research. I was then given the opportunity to be vice president of the materials division at AZ Technology, where I managed the NASA contracts, space craft materials, development and sales. My personal interests were on alternative energies and green technologies. I was afforded the freedom to work on several community building efforts in that direction. Following that I became the chief science officer at CohesionForce. At that time, I became involved in Mayor Battle’s Energy Huntsville initiative, after which I began consulting. In that capacity I work with my customers to help them most effectively use their R&D dollars and to identify and integrate new technologies into their processes, products or systems. I work or have worked with NASA, Army, Department of Energy, Air Force, the oil industry and various alternative energy companies. I started Little Orange Fish with a main objective being to use my expertise and experience in systems thinking and problem solving to address the problems in the mental health care system. I want patients to understand what they need to know to get the best possible care. At the same time I want help researchers to understand what the most critical questions or gaps in understanding are in mental health practice so their research can have a greater and timelier impact in practice. Of course, this requires that we educate the practitioners to be more critical of the science so they can better incorporate this research into practice, and in turn provide the best medicine to their patients.

And we’ve got a lot of smart, creative people in the technical world as well as in the arts community. This combination of characteristics provides a lot of opportunity to do pretty special things that aren’t possible many other places. EVENT: Are you a native or transplant? DA: I grew up in the Daytona Beach, Fla., area, spent a few years in the Army and moved here from Tallahassee, Fla., after graduating from FSU. EVENT: What are your goals? DA: To build Little Orange Fish to the level that it can affect change in public health care at the national and global level and be a sustained and persistent resource to ensure that the best medical science is being provided in medical practice to everyone. EVENT: What philanthropic projects are dear to you and why? DA: Little Orange Fish Community Health. Sci-Quest. Science education is very dear to me. I’ve spent my adult life working various projects for the sole reward of seeing the excitement in young people of scientific exploration and discovery. Arts education. I’ve done several of my own projects to encourage greater appreciation for the arts. The focus in our society today on technology to the neglect of the arts and sciences is frustrating to me. I am definitely a techie and love new gadgets but ultimately technology just provides us enabling tools to pursue things that may or may not bring us greater quality of life. I truly believe that creativity and discovery, the appreciation of others’ creative pursuits and the growth that comes from that is what real quality of life is built on. Any effort that supports local artists to bring more awareness, understanding and resources to those artists is a philanthropic effort I'm enthusiastically supportive of. EVENT: What do you like about Huntsville? DA: I particularly like the sense of community and the ease by which an individual can be heard and make an impact. And we’ve got a lot of smart, creative people in the technical world as well as in the arts community. This combination of characteristics provides a lot of opportunity to do pretty special things that aren’t possible many other places. EVENT: Interests? DA: My kids are my primary interest and impetus and inspiration for all I do. My oldest son Nathan is an amazing engineer, artist and entrepreneur. My daughter, Danielle, is a nursing student while working at Sci-Quest and doing a variety of civicoriented volunteer activities. My late son Christian was truly brilliant and gifted in many ways and also very kind and giving. He gave us the story of the little orange fish. I’ll be telling his story for the rest of my life. n

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Charlotte Dutton, Mary Margaret Johnson, Cindy Gattis, Marilynn Woodward, Mary Grainger

Voices of Our Times: Charlotte Moss PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Written by Katie Martin

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The Huntsville Museum of Art (HMA) along with Voices of Our Times series sponsors PNC, Dorothy Davidson of Davidson Technologies and Colonial Printing welcomed renowned interior designer Charlotte Moss. The two-part event began with a sold-out luncheon hosted by Anne Pollard and Leslie Crosby followed by an evening talk and book signing. HMA was the first stop on Moss’ book-signing tour, as she recently released her latest book Garden Inspirations.

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Andrea Petroff, Stephanie Kelly

Over 160 luncheon guests enjoyed a delicious three-course meal prepared by Huntsville Chef James Boyce. Tables were decorated with centerpieces by In Bloom and greenery by Brooks and Collier. Charlotte Moss was the final presenter in the museum’s three-part Voices of Our Times 2014-2015 lecture series. Executive Director Christopher J. Madkour brought this exciting discussion series to the museum in 2012. Since then, HMA has proudly welcomed intriguing presenters such as Gloria Vanderbilt, Ali MacGraw, Joyce Carol Oates and many others. Event sponsors included Boyce Restaurant Concepts, Inc., Dillard’s, Joyce Griffin, HighTower Twickenham, Shelbie King, Randy Roper Interiors, Anne Pollard, Mullins, Richard & Company Interior Design – Suzanne Richard Barnes, ASID, Brooks & Collier, In Bloom, Signa Read, Topiary Tree, MM Interiors, Inc. – Mary Margaret Johnson, ASID. n Christopher J. Madkour, Xan Curran, Sarah Gessler, Anne Pollard, Charlotte Moss, Shelbie King, Leslie Crosby, Patsy Haws

Cathy Scholl, Melissa Timberlake, Christine Lincoln, Louise Carter

Xan Curran, Rosie Little, Karen Bolton

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Summer Soirée Host an Effortless

When the weather turns warm, there is much to celebrate and summer parties are in full swing. As you plan to entertain this season, check out these helpful tips to host an unforgettable bash that’s both stress-free and fun for everyone.

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Set the scene

Serve sensational sips

To start, here are some ideas for setting the scene, by infusing the season’s trends and the best that summer has to offer.

If you’re looking for cocktail ideas to kick off summer celebrations, try these for easy refreshments that are perfect for summer and sure to satisfy.

Blue is a hot hue this year and there are many ways to apply the color of the sea to your summer tablescape. For a subtle look, try soft blue dinnerware layered with neutral table linens and flatware. To achieve a bolder statement, choose plates and serveware in indigo or with patterns of dots and stripes. Glassware in a variety of blues and greens can also enhance your table. Surface texture is just as important as pattern. Choose a table runner and napkins made of linen to serve as the foundation of your space. Add charm and interest with textured glassware, such as ones with etching, facets or bubbling. Whether dining al fresco or indoors to beat the heat, fresh flowers are a must for the summer season. For a colorful option, set single flowers in a suite of glass bottles – a little goes a long way. Full flowers, like peonies and dahlias, are great for this, or try a variety of white flowers placed in low, white ceramic urns for a monochromatic pairing. For easy refreshments, use glass beverage servers, since it allows guests to help themselves. Fill one with water and citrus slices, another with lemonade or iced tea, and the last with sangria or punch. Be sure to set out a large bucket of ice and glasses with your beverage servers.

To enhance your cocktails, use fresh summer produce – really ripe fruits and vegetables. Buy peaches, strawberries, rhubarb and other fruits to make an amazing punch, which is always a crowd pleaser. The night before your party, use the largest container you have and fill it with water to make a giant ice cube. On the day of, make a concoction of herbs, fruits and vegetables with gin, or something light and botanical. Place the ice cube in a bowl and pour the punch mixture around it. The large ice cube will not melt down and dilute the punch, but will keep it cold and refreshing. It also serves as an eye-catching centerpiece that everyone at the party will talk about. With leftover fruit, such as peaches or pineapple, throw on the grill for a light summer dessert – perfect after a heavy meal. n

Taste

Berry Refreshing When it’s hot, and this summer surely qualifies, what could be better than fresh berries? Why a fresh berry cocktail, of course! Whether you’re sitting under an umbrella by the pool, under the ceiling fan on the porch or under the air conditioner on the sofa, a smooth cocktail made with the season’s bountiful berries can take the edge off the long, hot day! We polled our favorite watering spots to bring you recipes for the coolest berry cocktails from The Bottle, Cantina Laredo and Drake’s. Whichever one you pick, you’re sure to gather inspiration from the formulas for these sensational summer sippers.

Drake's Dragonberry Mojito Drake's 1.5 oz. Bacardi Dragonberry Rum .5 oz. of simple syrup .5 oz. Strawberry Daquiri Mix 3 Lime wedges 6 Mint Leaves 3 Strawberry Slices Muddle fresh lime, strawberry and mint gently in shaker tin to release oils of mint and juice of fruits. Fill with ice, add Bacardi Dragonberry Rum, Simple Syrup and Strawberry Daquiri Mix. Shake gently and pour into a tall glass. Top with soda water and a splash of lemon-lime soda.

Drake’s Drake’s Dragonberry Mojito

Old Wise Man The Bottle 2 oz Sage-infused Old Forester 0.5 oz Peach Syrup 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 2 dashes Peach Bitters 2 blackberries In a mixing tin, add blackberries, peach syrup, and lemon juice. Muddle gently for 10 seconds. Add sage-infused Old Forester and peach bitters into the mixing tin, add ice to about the 3/4’s full line, and shake vigorously. Strain twice over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a speared blackberry and a sage leaf.

Cantina Laredo

Lily, My Love

Strawberry Mojito

The Bottle 1 oz Lillet Blanc 1 oz Hendrick's Gin 0.5 oz Real Grenadine 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 1 coarsely chopped Strawberry 1 bar spoon Lavender Tincture In a mixing tin, add the strawberry, grenadine, and lemon juice. Muddle gently for 10 seconds. Add Lillet Blanc and Hendrick’s Gin to the mixing tin and add ice to the 3/4’s full line. Shake vigorously. Strain the cocktail twice into a coupe glass. Layer the lavender tincture on top of the drink. Garnish with a thin strawberry slice and mint sprig.

Strawberry Mojito Cantina Laredo Muddle together in a shaker: 3 lime wedges 3 ripe strawberries 10 mint leaves 1 oz. simple syrup Fill shaker with ice and add 2 oz. Don Q Cristal rum. Shake until well chilled and pour, ice and all into a tall glass. Top with soda water and garnish with a stick of sugar cane and a fresh strawberry on the rim. Simple Syrup - Mix equal parts granulated sugar and hot water. Stir until all sugar is dissolved. Simple syrup can be refrigerated and stores for up to 7 days.

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Expert’s Corner

Madison

Behavior Therapy

Madison Behavior Therapy’s mission is to provide the highest quality services to individuals with autism and related disorders, as well as other behavioral diagnoses. Lindsay Chapman, BCBA, explained the use of Applied Behavior Analysis to help their clients accomplish the greatest possible level of independence and quality of life. ways to gain a child’s attention and increase motivation by using activities and objects creatively to teach communication skills.

When a child receives a diagnosis before the age of three, most parents receive little direction about where to start looking for help and services. The top priorities of most parents we meet include increasing language and functional communication and decreasing unwanted behaviors.

essential to teaching these early language skills because it combines the power of play and reinforcement to build vocabulary. Our children have a difficult time with speaking and using language to interact socially. We want them to learn that language doesn’t have to be frightening and difficult, it can be fun and wonderful!

My favorite part of each day is listening and observing our children “work” with their therapists in the Manding Room at the Clinic, where we persuade them into using their language functionally, while they think they are simply playing.

The goal is for the child to be having so much fun that she doesn’t realize she is working! ABA therapy incorporates the practice of embedding instruction into preferred activities throughout the day, so that learning becomes fun and naturally reinforcing.

“Manding,” the scientific term used in Applied Behavior Analysis, means requesting. In the Manding Room, all toys and sensory items are placed in clear bins, on shelves, so that the children can see but not reach, ensuring a child must use his words to request and play with the items.

It’s so important for parents to be involved in every step of a child’s programming. When we’re first writing a child’s goals and objectives we focus on speaking in terms that are consistent with his current level of receptive language. For example, if we are teaching a child to follow directions and his current language level is one-to-two word phrases, we should start simple, with Lindsay Chapman “shoes on.” This child would be overwhelmed with a Madison Behavior Therapy directive longer than three words. Parents are also an 256.701.5027 essential source in working with therapists to discover madisonaba.com

When setting up a child’s program we use assessment tools to determine the baseline of skills and to develop appropriate language goals. The Manding Room is

The National Autism Center and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention strongly recommend that children receive 20-30 hours a week of ABA therapy beginning before the age of three to achieve the best prognosis. If you have concerns about your child’s development, we would love to invite you to visit one of our locations to observe a session or schedule an intake appointment. n

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Centerstage

Hunter Thomas Since 1996, Hunter Thomas has served as the Principal Bassoonist of the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, an orchestra with which he has performed since high school. Thomas has also performed with the Chattanooga Symphony, the Tuscaloosa Symphony, the Memphis Symphony, the Alabama Symphony and the Nashville Chamber Orchestra, with which he has recorded for the Dorian CD label.

EVENT: How did you get started? HT: I remember one day my mother saying that my Uncle Jimmy played clarinet in school. At that instant I knew I had to have it and I had to play it [and] started clarinet in the fourth grade. My dad worked for NASA (I’m an Apollo program kid) and we moved to Titusville, Fla., a couple of years later, near the end of the school year. I was a pretty good clarinet player so the band director was worried the section wouldn’t like being shifted around so he asked if I wanted to play the bassoon. Being in a new school, a new situation and scared, I said yes, having no idea what it was. I remember going home and looking it up in the dictionary. There was a small picture of the bassoon and I thought to myself, ‘What in the world have I done?’ EVENT: What was it like performing with the HSO as a high school student? HT: I auditioned in 1971 for Second Bassoon and won the position. This was Marx Pales first year as Music Director. Prior to that I was ‘fill-in’ on rehearsal nights under Russell Gerhardt. Playing in the orchestra was a dream come true. The more seasoned professionals mentored me and helped me along. Since high school I have performed on-and-off with the orchestra. I went away to school, attending Cleveland Institute of Music in Cleveland, Ohio, and the University of Louisville in Kentucky. Then I took a break, which included playing four-and-a-half years as Principal Bassoon in the National Orchestra of Columbia in Bogotá. EVENT: What do you enjoy most about the HSO? HT: Obviously, I love being able to do what I love to do, rehearse and perform great music with great musicians and a great conductor. My ‘day job’ is also with the

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symphony where I serve as Personnel Manager and Music Librarian. These jobs entail doing scheduling, budgets, payroll, hiring musicians, purchasing music, arranging for music rentals, and preparing the folders for the musicians. I’ve always been a good organizer so this came naturally to me.

EVENT: Do you teach private lessons? HT: I love teaching! I teach in my home where I have a room solely for this purpose. The walls are covered in students’ pictures as well as other bassoon stuff. I’ve got tons of CDs and cabinets of music. New kids are a little overwhelmed the first time, but I think the room shows them there’s a whole world of bassoon and that they are part of something much bigger. EVENT: What is your teaching philosophy? HT: Don’t mince words and always tell the truth. My kids work hard and consistently make the top spots in band and competitions. They also rake in the scholarship money. EVENT: Do you perform with other orchestras? HT: Not as much now since my teaching studio has grown over the years. I still frequently sub with the Chattanooga Symphony Wind Quintet when they do educational shows. EVENT: What’s your favorite part of it all? HT: I will serve in my eighth summer as Artist Faculty at the Sewanee Summer Music Festival in Tennessee. As faculty, we teach private lessons, coach chamber music and orchestra sectionals. We also perform faculty concerts throughout the festival. For four weeks I get to do nothing but the bassoon. I regularly tell people this is hardest work I do all year but it is also the most rewarding. I also tell people that I work all year just to pass the time till I can get back to Sewanee. n

Fashion

Summer Pastels Cool pastels to beat the heat Written by Aissa Castillo Photos by Meghan Medlen Photography Temperatures are rising as we get right into the middle of summer. While the city is buzzing with weekly events, we’ve pulled together some cool pastels from two favorite local boutiques to help you beat the heat. A sundress with a wide-brimmed hat and sandals, a tunic with slim pants, or a dotted button-down with scalloped shorts, this collection with pieces from Personal Couture and Pink Pelican can take you from day to evening in the good ‘ole summertime. Pair with the perfect accessories and turn to these outfits to take you from the farmer’s market to the art stroll to outdoor concerts.

Blouse: Personal Couture Shorts: Pink Pelican Tote: Personal Couture Location: Downtown Huntsville

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Styling by: Aislerchic Photos by: Meghan Medlen Photography Blouse: Pink Pelican Location: Piper & Leaf at Lowe Mill Arts Center

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Dress: Pink Pelican Location: Lowe Mills Arts Center

Huntsville Happenings Written by Judy S. Ryals, Pres./CEO Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Summer is here, and I’m excited about all of the outstanding activities! The Huntsville Botanical Garden is bursting with color. Enjoy winged wonders up-close at the Purdy Butterfly House. Marvel at the fantastic sculptures in “Nature Connects: Art with LEGO® Bricks by Sean Kenney.” The exhibit is only here until July 26, so don’t miss the beauty of these colorful, realistic sculptures. Check out Summer Sounds at the Garden: an eclectic blend of musicians performing on Thursday evenings. Take advantage of the breezes often found at Burritt on the Mountain. It’s the perfect place to savor a panoramic view of the valley and catch breath-taking sunsets. Their City Lights Concert Series throughout the summer offers great performances. Take the kids or grandkids to Time Travel Adventure to appreciate life in a bygone era. Music is a common thread woven in the local summer fabric. Attend Concerts in the Park on Monday nights at Big Spring Park and the Madison Gazebo Concerts in the Park at the Village Green Gazebo downtown on Thursday evenings. The Grotto Lights Concert Series is the second Saturday of each month in Big Spring Park East. The Huntsville Public Library hosts Thursday Evening Concerts at the Library, plus Jam Sessions on the Square in downtown Huntsville, are also on Thursday evenings. The Greene Street Market at Nativity continues to be a popular Thursday activity. On the first and fourth Fridays, come downtown for the Friday Night Art Walk. Enjoy entertainment on the square, first-rate restaurants and night spots in the Quigley and Meridian entertainment districts while you’re there. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is a great place to beat the heat. Check out their newest traveling exhibit, The Robot Zoo - a fascinating collection of eight robot animals and more than a dozen hands-on activities highlighting real-life animal characteristics. Visit on Thursday and stay for the Biergarten to enjoy delicious German food, drink and entertainment under the Saturn V moon rocket in air-conditioned comfort. From Saturday morning breakfast trolley tours to Huntsville Ghost Walks on Saturday nights, there’s no better time to take advantage of the long days! Visit the Huntsville Museum of Art, Sci-Quest, Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment and all the other great attractions which add so much to our quality of life. The farmer’s markets in Huntsville and Madison are ideal places to pick up the freshest local produce. The food truck boom continues with over 20 local trucks. Catch your favorite rolling restaurant at the monthly food truck rallies coordinated by Downtown Huntsville Inc. Speaking of food, mark your calendars for Huntsville Restaurant Week, August 14-23. A record number of local dining favorites present special fixed-price offerings as part of this statewide campaign. For the full list of restaurants, visit huntsville.org/RestaurantWeek. There’s plenty to do for free. Frolic in the water at Bicentennial Park, stroll through the nearest historic homes district or become a super sleuth and find all 12 bronze ducks hidden throughout downtown Huntsville. Stop by the Visitor Center downtown for a clue card or print one from our website huntsville.org and start your hunt. We are so fortunate to have these and many more fantastic activities from which to choose. Make this summer one to remember! n

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Calendar of Events July

11, 12 Valley Hill Country Club Couples Invitational 8300 Valley Hill Drive, Huntsville, AL 35802 July 11, 2015 - 12:30 p.m. Shotgun start July 12, 2015 - 9 a.m. Shotgun start Limited to 60 couples $300/couple Contact Jay McLelland for more information jmclelland@vhcc.com or 256.883.7620 14

Linking & Launching Tuesday 6 – 8 p.m. TEC 515 (formerly BizTech) 515 Sparkman Drive Huntsville, AL 35816 We are planning our April Startup Weekend Competition and are looking for Mentors, Business Coaches and Future Entrepreneurs! $5 preregistered and $7 at the door, includes dinner. Register: rocketcitylaunch.org/current-events Info: cathy@rocketcitylaunch.org Crayon Bash Friday 6 – 10 p.m. Lumberyard 601 Meridian St., Huntsville, AL www.free-2-teach.org Our 4th Annual Crayon Bash will benefit public school teachers in Huntsville, Madison County, and Madison City. Free 2 Teach is a nonprofit organization that provides free resources to the teachers in all three school systems. We will have a dance band (2nd Coming), Ted’s Bar-B-Q, and a cash bar. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased on our website. The Downtown Dish - Huntsville Food Tours 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Downtown Huntsville The Downtown Dish is a unique food, cultural, and historical walking tour through the streets and neighborhoods of downtown Huntsville. Guests will sample distinct flavors and boost their food IQ at six different original tasting locations, while learning about the history and architecture of our great city. For more information, visit www.huntsvillefoodtours.com

23-25 Space Camp Alumni Festival Thursday, July 23, 4:30 p.m. – Saturday, July 25, 2015, 10:30 p.m. U.S. Space & Rocket Center One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805 Reconnect with your teammates, explore new missions and experiences and, of course, relive that “perfect mission.” Net proceeds from the weekend’s activities benefit the Space Camp Alumni Scholarship Fund! Not a Space Camp

Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children. To purchase your tickets, visit: donatenow.hhsys.org or call the Foundation office at 256.265.8077

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DCI North Alabama 7 – 10 p.m. Louis Crews Stadium @ Alabama A&M www.dci.org Returning to Alabama A&M, the Drum Corps International Tour will march through Huntsville. This year’s event features a lineup of World Class corps. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. On the day of the show the box office opens at 2:00 p.m. Ticket price is $25 - $35. Please call the DCI Box Office at 317.275.1212 to purchase group tickets.

Shuttle Park Concert 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. U.S. Space & Rocket Center One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, Alabama 35805 Get out your dancing shoes and enjoy a Shuttle Park Concert under “Pathfinder” with live music by The Yacht Rock Revue™. Cash bar available along with a fleet of mobile gourmet food trucks.

Dog Days of Summer for Therapy Partners 6:30 – 9 p.m. Eagles Ridge Join Therapy Partners for its annual fundraiser featuring live music, a silent auction, fabulous food and a chance to meet some of the therapy animals. Held at the home of Christine and Mike Wicks, tickets are $75 a person. Contact Anne Sentell 256.881.5700.

Swim for Melissa 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hampton Cove Pool www.swimformelissa.org A non-competitive swim for kids 4-16 years old. Each child will have the opportunity to swim as many laps as possible in a set amount of time. Registration is $20 and all participants will receive a free t-shirt plus prizes for money raised. Bring the whole family for a day of fun – face painting, food, and more! Proceeds from Swim for Melissa provide equipment and services to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children. 22

Rocket City Tailgate Challenge 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Von Braun Center- South Hall 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL 35801 www.rocketcitytailgate.com The day kicks off with live music and the Rocket City Tailgate Challenge Cooking Competition for cash prizes and the chance to win $1,000 for the charity of choice (must be a 501C3 company). A FREE expo will happen inside where you can find everything to make your football season a success. We'll also have a kid’s area with football activities, inflatables and the mascots of local teams! Admission is free and there will be food for purchase. Parking is available in the VBC parking lots for $7.

Three Caves Concerts: MOON TAXI 7 – 10 p.m. Three Caves www.landtrustnal.org/#!2015-concerts-at-threecaves/c16r3 Redstone Federal Credit Union presents Three Caves Concerts Series. Lockheed Martin brings MOON TAXI to the Three Caves stage. Festival event - no chairs. Food trucks, free shuttle from Huntsville Hospital lots at Adams and Lowell.

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The Downtown Dish - Huntsville Food Tours 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Downtown Huntsville The Downtown Dish is a unique food, cultural, and historical walking tour through the streets and neighborhoods of downtown Huntsville. Guests will sample distinct flavors and boost their food IQ at six different original tasting locations, while learning about the history and architecture of our great city. For more information, visit www.huntsvillefoodtours.com

Miracle Bash 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. Baron Bluff at Burritt on the Mountain donatenow.hhsys.org You’ll enjoy a buffet dinner, silent auction, and live music! All proceeds benefit the Melissa George Neonatal Memorial Fund at Huntsville Hospital Foundation for state-of-the-art equipment for the Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at

Images of The Great War from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection Lecture and Reception 5:30 – 8 p.m. Huntsville Museum of Art hsvmuseum.org A lecture with Peter Harrington, Curator of the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, followed by a Members’ Preview Reception.

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Derby Hats and Hospitality: Southern Entertaining with Style PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Written by Lori Connors

Carolyn Rountree, Karen Elmore

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The 3rd annual Botanical Gardens Spring Luncheon was a sell-out, boasting the best attendance to date. James Farmer, author and editor-at-large for Southern Living Magazine charmed and entertained the ladies with his stories of growing up in the South. Farmer’s deep southern roots serve as an inspiration for his cooking, gardening, and entertaining books. Food was catered by Betty Lankford. The Garden Guild and the Steel Magnolias arranged the floral décor and served the luncheon. The menu featured Pork Tenderloin with Teriyaki Apricot Glaze; Spinach Salad with Berries and Feta cheese; Corn and Onion salad; Herb and Poppyseed Rolls, and Grown-Up Dirt Cake, which are all recipes from Farmer’s cookbook, “Dinner on the Grounds.” Delightful Peach Juleps, a recipe from Farmer’s beverage book, “Sip and Savor,” were also served. Musical ensemble String of Pearls provided the ambience. There was also a raffle which included

an original painting contributed by artist Carolyn Rountree. Since its inception in 2013, the Spring Luncheon has often been referred to the Hat Luncheon. The very first event, An Affair of the Hat, featured a guest milliner. The tradition continues with the ladies wearing their Sunday Finest hats. Dunagan, Yates and Alison was the presenting sponsor. Other sponsors included Crestwood Medical Center and Davidson Technologies.

Paula Steigerwald, Reba Rogers

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Dianne Reynolds, Allison Rowland, Michele Platt, Janice Pigue

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Betty Lankford, Carolyn Gandy, Connie Winton

May Patterson, Tailitha Yokely

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Festive Spring Evening for the Fiesta for the Fund

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Written by Kimberly Ballard

Photos by Peter Carmosino

Jennifer Panico, Chris Penney

Holly McCarty, Betsy Estopinal

April 30 was a clear spring evening at the historical A.M. Booth’s Lumberyard where Fiesta for the Fund held its inaugural fundraising event to raise awareness and support for the Jeanne Shepherd Fund (JSF). The Lumberyard’s rustic 1895 atriumstyle venue was the perfect open-air atmosphere for a breezy April evening sponsored by Huntsville’s Center for Cancer Care where Dr. Jeanne Shepherd was a highly respected oncology counselor. Over 150 members of the medical community and their spouses brought in over $20,000 for the organization, far exceeding expectations for a first-time event. Catered by Taco Mama, tickets were $50 per person. Massage Envy Spas in Huntsville and Madison donated $10,000 to the cause. All proceeds go to local cancer patients who qualify for financial assistance during cancer treatment. While working at the Center for Cancer Care, Dr. Shepherd was diagnosed with cancer, continuing her encouragement and assistance to others suffering with the dreaded disease. It was her desire to see that work continued after her passing in 2011, and the fund created in her honor provides financial assistance for patients who need assistance with housing, food, prescription medication, transportation, and other necessary healthcare expenses.

Andy & Melanie Yarbrough, Paige Beitel

As part of the Huntsville Hospital Foundation, contributions to the JSF may be given in honor of loved ones affected by cancer or in memory of a loved one who succumbed to cancer. According to event coordinator, Stephanie Daniel, the first Fiesta for the Fund event was highly successful and they plan to make it an annual event in early spring every year. n

Stephanie & Larry Daniel, Celeste & Dr. Tres Childs

(From L-R back row standing) Damon & Missy Carnes, Dr. Beth & Mark Falkenberg, Dr. Tres & Celeste Childs, Dr. Jim McCarty, (L-R sitting) Margaret & Dr. Jack Gleason, Betsy & Noel Estopinal

Missy & Damon Carnes

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George Faison, Beth Lauderdale

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An Evening Out with IBERIABANK Written by Mandee Jones

Photos by Steve Babin

Almost 100 people came out for beer and barbecue at IBERIABANK’s Yellowhammer Brewing event on May 12. The event was to celebrate the IBERIABANK team, key clients, community partners, and prospective clients. Upon entering the establishment, guests were greeted with the amazing aroma of barbecue catered by Brian House who leads a competitive cooking team, Dat Da 1 BBQ. Yellowhammer Brewing also released a new IPA (India Pale Ale) specifically created for the event called “IBERIA Pale Ale” which was a huge hit. Many guests enjoyed the wonderful spring evening out back in the courtyard while listening to live music provided by Alan Little. A wonderful time was had by all making this a very successful evening. “This was our first event with Yellowhammer, but we do intend on making this an annual event,” said Ginger Harper, Senior Vice President and Private Banking Manager at IBERIABANK. n

Brian Daniels, Dave Cook, Scott Parker, Sonya Petroff, Thomas Yack

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Britt McCall, Stephanie Locker, Chris Hendon

Rob & Tracy Willis, Phil Roman

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Hank Isenberg, Amanda Howard, Jada Leo, Ginger Harper

Enrico Poggio, Sally Colocho, Jeff Gronberg

Marilyn Parker, Brenda Roark

Phillip & Joan Wenth, Jeff & Clarissa Johnson, Ernest Stone, Laurie & Richard White

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Street Scene Madison Behavior Therapy Providence Location Grand Opening Written by Lori Boatfield

Chris Hughes, Madison Brooks, Josh Carter

Photos by Todd Stephenson

Madison Behavior Therapy hosted a grand opening event for its Providence Location on April 18. This is the second clinic opened in the last year by the company in the greater Huntsville area. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and Madison Mayor Troy Trulock were among the special guests attending. Attendees enjoyed refreshments from Mason Dixon Bakery and Earth Fare with entertainment provided by Bob Jones Cheerleaders, Bubble and Squeak, Snapbox PhotoBooth Entertainment, plus more photo fun by Trista Johnson Photography. Madison Behavior Therapy provides the highest quality services in Applied Behavior Analysis to children with autism and other behavioral health disorders. n

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Matt Chapman, Hannah Chaplin, Mavel Rodell, Kylee Chapman

Scott & Mallory Wilkerson

Madison Brooks, Katelyn Dinkle, Josh Carter, Nichole Hornbuckle, Lindsay Chapman (owner), Mallory Wilkerson, Andrea VanAkin

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Anna Bell, Andrea Van Akin

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Lindsay Chapman, Madison Mayor Troy Trulock

Women’s Economic Development Council Drive Event Photos by Steve Babin The WEDC Drive Event was held on May 14 at the US Space & Rocket Center. This year’s presenting sponsor, Woody Anderson Ford, held a test drive event to benefit the WEDC Foundation. For every test drive, Woody Anderson donated $20 up to $6000. The event met the goal of 300 test drives resulting in $6000 being donated on top of the generous presenting sponsorship. n

Josie Lipscomb, Jeanette Clardy

Karol Kapustka, Norma Oberlies

GFWC du Midi Woman’s Club Fashion Show Photos by Todd Stephenson “The Beat Goes On” was the theme of the GFWC du Midi Woman’s Club luncheon and fashion show at the Jackson Center April 16. More than 300 ladies enjoyed a heart-healthy lunch while seeing fashions from Dillard’s. The proceeds from the event were designated for a stress treadmill for Cardiovascular Services at Huntsville Hospital Foundation Heart Center ($12,000) and other community projects ($4,000). n

Ginger Harper, Dr. Juanita Harris, Dr Deborah Barnhart, Joni Green, Sheila Cummings

Joann Perez, Sheila Cummings, Ginger Harper, George Kostakis, Beth Brooks

Kathy Johnson, Dories Layne

Debutante Tea The 2015 Symphony Ball debutantes and their mothers enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea Wednesday, May 20 at the home of Guild member, Emily Moody. The previous year’s Ball Chairman hosts the annual event; and this year, Pamela Gann continued the tradition. The Debutante Tea marks the official start of the debutante social season. The tea was catered by Narvell. The Symphony Orchestra Guild sponsors the Symphony Ball each year as a fundraiser for Huntsville’s professional orchestra. n

The Woody Anderson Ford Team Emily Moody, Nancy Colin, Ivy Albert, Pamela Gann

Easter Bunny Visits EarlyWorks Childrens Museum

Katie Russell, Kim Russell-Wright, Sarah Gwin Moore, Beth Moore

Lisa & Lauren Layton, Laurel & Camille Shockley, Mary Morgan & Cam Plott

On March 28, the EarlyWorks Society, a volunteer support group for the EarlyWorks Family of Museums, hosted their Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt. 400 family members and children attended the two brunch seatings in the Grand Hall which had been transformed into a magical springtime bunnyland by the Society members. The Easter Bunny was on-site and available for photos. Admission also included the egg hunt across the street at Constitution Village where 4,000 candy-filled eggs were hidden along with several silver and gold prize eggs. Proceeds benefited EarlyWorks Family of Museums’ children’s programs. n

Julie, Lauren, & Betsy Lowe

Peggy Gattis, Mary Tomaine, Easter Bunny

William & Allison Guo

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Mabel & Leona Houser

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Claire & Joey Aiello, Shannon & Derek Simpson

Nate & Lauren Smith

Sharon & Tom Baxter

Band, Brew & Barristers Celebrate National Law Day PEOPLE • PLACES • PARTIES

Written by Kimberly Ballard

Photos by Peter Carmosino

Among the Madison County legal community, Band, Brew & Barristers is the social event of the year. In recognition of National Law Day held on May 1 every year, the local party held at Burritt on the Mountain’s Baron Bluff is an opportunity for attorneys and members of the Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association to share in the camaraderie of their profession. Catered by Leelee Wiginton of Lyn’s Gracious Goodness, the former contestant on the Food Channel’s “Cutthroat Kitchen” provided a delectable spread; and Bobby Taylor’s popular band The Juice entertained the party of about 250. All members of the legal community were invited. On Thursday prior to the party, WHNT sponsored a call-in for viewers to get free legal advice on a wide range of legal topics from 5:00 until 10:00 p.m. Two shifts of legal advisors manned the phones as WHNT flashed the phone number on the screen, complete with cutaways to discuss some of the questions people asked.

Cyndi & Ashley Jones

Created in 1957 by the American Bar Association’s President Charles S. Rhyne, National Law Day celebrates the rule of law and its contributions to the freedoms Americans enjoy. “The Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association started the Band, Brew & Barristers event three years ago as an opportunity for legal professionals across the broad spectrum of the legal field to celebrate our legal system,” said the association’s executive director Cindy Seeley. “A chance to mingle and enjoy delicious food and familiar music brings people together who may not normally cross paths.” n

Lisa & Frank Caprio

Bonnie & John Harrison

Monika & Wayne Morris

Mary & Eric Adams

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