Entries by Lori Boatfield

A Golden Evening for the Debutantes of the 60th Symphony Ball

Thirty-five young ladies will make their debut on October 28, 2023, at the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Guild’s 60th Symphony Ball. With most completing their freshman year in college, these young ladies have now embarked upon their Debutante Season which commenced with an Elevenses Tea held in their honor on May 17, at the historic Adams […]

Centerstage: Bob Presto

Written by Lori Boatfield Photos by Michael Bradley Bob Presto is an artist who makes his home in Huntsville. As a licensed attorney and homebuilder, his career has spanned many years and different job titles, including County Attorney for Escambia County, Ala. What inspired you to become an artist, particularly a sculptor? In all honesty, […]

Huntsville Music Scene

Playing music is good for your brain and it’s never too late to start! by Judy Spiva Allison, Huntsville Music Scene You’ve always wanted to learn to play the guitar or make use of that piano that’s been sitting in the living room for most of your life. It’s time! I’ve got the resources and […]

Centerstage: Kathryn Hoppe-McQueen

  Written by Rishon Hanners Photos by Michael Bradley Huntsville harpist Kathryn Hoppe-McQueen has been playing for over 20 years, starting when she was in the 3rd grade. She grew up in a very close family where music was their center. Her mom was a choir director and music teacher, and her dad played clarinet. […]

Ann Bray

Ann Bray – Revered as a Living Legend in the Beauty Industry photos by Steve Babin In 1973, The Masters hair salon answered Huntsville, Alabama’s call for a better way to have their hair cut, colored and styled. Gary and Ann Bray created The Masters to do what other Huntsville hair salons would not – […]

Fall in Huntsville – The Huntsville Mom

    Fall in Huntsville  By Jessica Aguirre-Cantrell The Huntsville Mom The humid temperatures have been exchanged for cool, crisp mornings. The foliage is beginning to turn vibrant hues of reds and orange. The feel and the sights all signal that fall has finally arrived in the Tennessee Valley. Fall in Alabama is an extraordinary […]

Tristan Perry

Tristan Perry Occupation: Mechanical Engineer at Aerojet Rocketdyne What’s your all-time favorite Halloween costume? Cheerleader What brings you the most joy? Life in the big city What’s your dream vacation destination? Shawangunk Mountains, New York  

Kyle Wegrzyn

Kyle Wegrzyn Occupation: Financial Advisor at Keel Point What do enjoy doing when you’re not working?  Almost any outdoor sports; adventures and home rehabs; DIY projects. What’s your favorite holiday and why?  4th of July: family, friends and fireworks. What’s your dream vacation destination?  Hiking in Banff National Park  

Justin Ennis

Justin Ennis Occupation: Realtor at Capstone Realty What do you consider your greatest achievement?  Becoming my own boss.  COVID forced me out of my comfort zone in a way I’d never imagined.  I realized I had choices to make- and they were all scary- so I chose the one with the biggest pay off, and I […]