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MONTGOMERY PERFORMING ARTS CENTR E MARCH RON WHITE MARCH 22, 2014 · 8 P.M. Stand-up comedian and two-time Grammy Award nominee Ron White continues to bring laughs to audiences across the country. Best known as a part of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, Ron White has released five solo albums, with two reaching No. 1 on the US Comedy chart. DISNEY LIVE - PIRATE AND PRINCESS ADVENTURE MARCH 27, 2014 · 3:30 P.M. and 6 P.M. Don’t miss your favorite characters from Disney Junior’s, Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates in this show filled with new music, thrilling action and endless suprises. Plus! Starting ten minutes before every performance join Doc McStuffins for a special pre-show.

APRIL BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY – PURPLE RAIN APRIL 4, 2014 · 8 P.M. The Black Jacket Symphony returns to the MPAC to perform Purple Rain by Prince. The Black Jacket Symphony offers a unique concert experience by recreating classic albums in a live performance setting with a first class lighting and video production. Don’t miss their performance of Purple Rain. TYLER PERRY’S - HELL HATH NO FURY LIKE A WOMAN SCORNED APRIL 22 and APRIL 23, 2014 · 7:30 P.M. Tyler Perry presents his new stage play at the MPAC, and proves the age-old express in the title. You can’t scorn a woman and think you’ve achieved an accomplishment. The show’s main character is determined to take her life back. AN EVENING WITH NICK SABAN APRIL 25, 2014 · 7 P.M. Benefiting The Cancer Wellness Foundation Of Central Alabama. Guests will enjoy a special evening of engagement at the Montgomery Performing Arts Center with Nick Saban, current head football coach of the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide. There will be a silent auction before this event.

Tickets for all events can be purchased at the MPAC box office on a walk-up basis or by calling 334.481.5100, or online through Ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit www.mpaconline.org or www.facebook.com/mpactheater.

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loverdale’s authentic appeal is not only seen in the residential architecture, charming

businesses and historic landmarks. It is also seen on the people who walk the streets. The culturally-diverse neighborhood draws in the artistically inclined, bringing with them a sense of fashion unique to this corner of the city. With a style all its own, Cloverdale fashion is the kind of chic that seems effortless. It’s not always as concerned with being on trend as it is being comfortable. It’s sometimes mixing high end pieces with thrift store treasures. It is stylish, it is interesting and it always works. The best part is not the vintage flair, laid back luxury or casual cool it emulates. The best part is anything goes…you’re free to express yourself through your choice of wardrobe and you will be met with acceptance. Cloverdale style is a fashion freedom, if you will, and the only rule is to be yourself.

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BIG STYLE Hue Studio Welcomes Hunter Bell By Kate Garrigan

unter Bell is more than just the name of an exclusive new brand Hue Studio in Cloverdale is carrying; it is also the name of an all-American girl that has worked diligently to make her dream come true! The namesake fashion designer is the embodiment of the phrase “hard work pays off.” Some might recognize Bell from NBC’s reality competition series, “Fashion Star,” where she won the second season in May 2013. But before she was crowned the victor of this hit series and became a reality star, Hunter was a student at the University of Alabama studying fashion design and art studio. Yearning for more, after graduation Bell moved to New York to continue

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her education at Parsons New School, where she gained experience in designing at Jones Apparel Group and Vineyard Vines. In 2006, the Hunter Bell fashion line had become both a dream and a goal. After years of hard work, in 2009 Hunter was finally successful enough to focus solely on the Hunter Bell fashion line. It is easy to see how Hunter’s work has paid off, as Hunter Bell has been featured in numerous popular fashion magazines including “Elle,” “Harper’s Bazaar,” “InStyle,” “Lucky Magazine,” and “Marie Claire.” But what is it about Hunter Bell that people have truly fallen for? The Hunter Bell line is like a breath of fresh air

with its unique style made up of trendy and fun-to-wear pieces every girl should own. Hunter designed a fashion line that is both feminine and chic and makes for great flirty clothes perfect for all occasions. All of the collections are filled with pieces crafted to create a contemporary look. The bold selection of colors and abstract prints make the girl wearing them feel one-of-a-kind. Hunter Bell features combinations of leather and floral patterns that make for a daring, yet courageous, look. Hunter draws inspiration for these pieces from the day-to-day places her life takes her. The Hunter Bell collection is a collaboration of inspiration Hunter finds everywhere, whether it be on the streets of New York to a desert safari. Every collection is different, unique and leaves you wanting to come back for more! Celebrities like Emma Roberts, Marisa Miller and Sophia Bush have fallen in love with Hunter Bell as well and have been spotted sporting their favorite pieces of this fabulous fashion line. Hunter Bell has found its way into over 200 boutiques around the world, including Nordstrom and Anthropologie. Fortunately for Montgomery fans, Hunter Bell is here in our own backyard at Hue Studio! Located at 501 Cloverdale Road, Hue Studio is your one stop shop for all the Hunter Bell youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need. Let Hue Studio provide you with that Hunter Bell look that is designed

to impress. Pieces in the collection range in price from $175 to $500. Hunter gives us a line that showcases her Southern roots, while at the same time turning it up a notch with some cosmopolitan flare. So next time youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in Cloverdale, stop by and get the Hunter Bell show-stopping look at Hue Studio now!

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ince I was born and raised in Montgomery, I thought I knew a lot about the Capri Theatre. That was before I was able to speak with Executive Director Martin McCaffery and learn much more about one of the city’s historical treasures. Built in 1941 and originally known as the Clover, the Capri is the longest-running, continually-operated movie theatre in the state. After a slight remodel in 1962, it became the Capri. In 1983, it was closed in a raid because Carmike was operating it as an ultra softcore porn theater. Community members resurrected it and formed the Capri Community Film Society, which has operated the theatre ever since.

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McCaffery was hired in 1985, and in his nearly 29 years with the Capri a lot has changed in Montgomery and the movie industry. One thing that has not changed is McCaffery’s passion to preserve movie going as something other than what he calls “a fast-food experience” by focusing on movies that appeal to the art theatre’s different audiences. McCaffery says, “We look for what we want, and then see what we can get.” Distributors decide where they want to show their movies, and sometimes that means art and independent films get placed in the multiplexes, where they don’t normally do well. McCaffery adds, “When we get those types of movies in that were

originally shown at the multiplexes, they usually do twice as well here.” There have been many times when the Capri had a movie in their sights, but then it was nominated for a slew of awards and the studios chose to do a big re-release in the multiplexes. McCaffery says, “Since we’re a calendar house, we can’t react as quickly because we have things booked so far ahead.”

the way films are really supposed to be seen.” He prides himself on the fact that they still show 35s, referring to 35mm films. In fact, they recently showed “Casablanca” on 35mm, which was borrowed from the Library of Congress. The Capri is the only movie theatre in the state certified to run films from the Library of Congress.

Even with the challenges, the Capri is a hit with its audiences who love the monthly classics and new movies that are usually brought in once a week. McCaffery says, “It’s rare for a small town to have an art theatre like this. We provide a venue that brings in movies that otherwise wouldn’t be shown in the city or sometimes even the state.” For those that haven’t visited the Capri, McCaffery states, “They’re missing the old movie theatre experience and

Changes are inevitable though, and last year, it became obvious to McCaffery that the Capri had to convert to digital. While at an industry conference, he participated in a group discussion about Kickstarter campaigns that some theatres had great success with. He decided to give it a shot, and the “DCI or Die” Campaign raised a little over $100,000 in less than two months. McCaffery says, “It shows the level of support we have from people not only here

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For the third year in a row, Second Saturday returns and 2014 is better than ever!

he downtown riverfront is home to so much to see, do and enjoy. Experience it all every second Saturday of the month from April through August. That’s five opportunities for people of all ages to delight in family friendly activities, arts and crafts, live music and fireworks on the banks of the historic Alabama River. Food vendors will be available for you to indulge in delicious bites from local eateries. Each month will feature a special event leading up to the 5pm Second Saturday Riverfront Festival

APRil 12: The Riverwalk Antique and Classic Car Show at Riverfront Park at noon. MAy 10: Local Celebrity HBDA Iron Chef Cook-off on the Amphitheater Stage at 3 pm. JuNe 14-15: Russell Marine presents Riverbend Boat Show at Riverfront Park at 10 am. July 12: The Great American Craft Beer Tour at Riverfront Park at 1 pm. AuguSt 9: The 2nd Annual Riverfront Wake Battle Wakeboard Competition at Riverfront Park at 9 am.

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creating a full afternoon of fun and excitement. You won’t want to miss a single one! With only $1 admission, you can have affordable entertainment while helping the community. Each festival’s admission will be donated to a different local charity. Children 12 and under are free. The downtown riverfront is no stranger to entertainment and Second Saturdays are the best way to enjoy all there is to offer. So check out the schedule and mark your calendars… it’s going to be a great time!

in Montgomery, but also past residents or visitors that keep up with the Capri, who realize the importance of preserving history and keeping a local theatre operating.” The money allowed the Capri to install 2K digital projectors, and they hope to move to a bigger and better system eventually when all of the bugs are worked out of the still relatively new 4K technology. McCaffery is quick to mention they kept the capability to show 35mm and have a couple of new pictures coming up soon in 35mm. However, McCaffery acknowledges that most future 35mm showings will be classics since the market is drying up. He is holding out hope that 35mm will become a niche market, but that remains to be seen. The future of the Capri remains bright. McCaffery says they will soon be working on a major capital campaign to do some remodeling and work on some of the building’s infrastructure needs like rewiring and plaster issues. He adds that they would also like to obtain another screen down the road to allow for greater flexibility in booking and showing more of the classics.

The Capri is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit and does get some support from the city and the state, but relies heavily on memberships and donations to keep its doors open. McCaffery says, “We believe we add not only to the arts culture in Montgomery, but also to the quality of life in Montgomery. It’s important to have an historical venue for motion pictures that treats them not only as entertainment, but also as pieces of art and history.”

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All productions are performed and put on by a cast of volunteers. The community of Cloverdale offers the Playhouse numerous volunteers, each with an interesting personal history to contribute. From the onstage actors to behind-the-scenes teams that include lighting crews, directors and costume designers, everyone participating in the production is there on a volunteer basis. The cast and crew work with the 25 X 27 square foot stage to create an experience that is unforgettable for the audience. Not only is the performance unique, the theater is as well. With some of the original pews of the old Cloverdale church used as seating, the theater has 130 seats that offer an intimate experience unlike anything else for Montgomery audiences. Under the management of artistic director Greg Thorton and managing director Emily Flowers, the Cloverdale Playhouse is currently in its third season and will be featuring five plays this year. In addition to plays, the Cloverdale Playhouse also offers special events that you don’t want to miss! The Joe Thomas, Jr. Guitar Pull occurs every third Tuesday of the month and welcomes singers and songwriters to play on the theater stage, creating musical entertainment for the audience. There is also the Playhouse School, a

professionally-taught theater arts class for students age five and older. Through this program students learn such skills as puppet making, theater etiquette, and character development. In addition to the monthly guitar pull and the Playhouse School, the Cloverdale Playhouse is showcasing two different readings of great writers this year. “Irish Voices” will be presented on March 15 and “Southern Voices” on May 13. Area students are invited to audition for the September production, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,” and audiences as young as three-yearsold are welcome at the Birmingham Children’s Theatre’s touring production of “Little Miss Muffet and the Lost Sheep” on March 29 at the Playhouse. Don’t let these amazing opportunities to experience the art of theater pass you by. You can go online to pre-order tickets, or buy them at the door. Prices vary, and there is a special rate for students. There is a reason so many people pack the house for performances – it’s because the Playhouse volunteers spend countless hours putting together quality productions. Don’t miss your chance to see one!

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• Crimes of the Heart October 23 – November 2, 2014

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oppy and local, crisp and indie - the craft beer revolution has ensued in the River Region. If the capital city has opened its arms and welcomed the bearded brews, then Prattville has invited them inside and poured them a drink. With over 300 different types of beers and 12 rotating taps, Mellow Mushroom Prattville is leading the craft beer cavalcade by a landside. You read that right, Mellow Mushroom Prattville has over 300 beers. In stock. Today.

The idea to stock such a wide variety of beer came from the welltraveled military customers that frequent Mellow Mushroom Prattville. Kelly’s servicemen patrons told her about distant lands and the international beers that they longed for after arriving back in Alabama. That’s when Kelly decided to set the restaurant apart by bringing beer from around the world right here to the River Region, where customers of all backgrounds can get a global taste.

If you’re thinking that 300 beers sound a little overwhelming, fear not. This is where bartender Kelly Holley Head comes in. Dubbed “The Beer Whisperer” by her customers, Kelly has come up with a foolproof series of personalized questions that allow her to guide you through an experience culminating with a perfect beer. “Every beer that I give you has to be amazing. I want you to love it. Because if you don’t love it, I haven’t done my job,” Kelly says. She’s passionate about supporting small microbreweries, and so she puts a great deal of thought into choosing what goes behind her bar and into your glass.

In addition to the immense beer and tap selection, live music, and happy hour specials, Mellow Mushroom Prattville hosts a number of beerrelated events. Their frequent beer tastings are always a huge success, bringing in customers and brewers from across the state. Kelly often enlists the expertise of a local brewer to educate the beer tasting patrons on what they are sampling and how it is made. Mellow Mushroom Prattville has also sponsored various charity events, such as Drink for Pink and the Carrie Valentine Fundraiser. Even

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with all of the specials, tastings and fundraisers, Kelly still has plans in the works for upcoming beer dinners and even a home brew competition hosted by Sam Adams Brewery. With the recent craft beer explosion, it’s a great time to be a beer lover in the United States. And with the largest beer selection in the River Region and an in-house “beer whisperer,” it’s an even better time to head to Mellow Mushroom and let Kelly provide you with a beer experience that you won’t find anywhere else.

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The Spirit of Cloverdale

By Willie Thompson

good while back – a hundred years, or so – the residents of a Montgomery suburb voted to incorporate their neighborhood into a separate municipality. The suburb, dubbed “Cloverdale” a couple of decades prior to this, held but a few homes when the vote passed in 1908. The Old Cloverdale Association of Montgomery estimates that two years before the incorporation there were only ten houses in the area. The populous of Montgomery, on the other hand, stood at about 30,000. Such a move by such a minority seems ridiculous today, but back then it may have been more reasonable. The land itself is situated just beyond the second ridge south of the Alabama River. The location probably helped to create a feeling of separateness in an age when one had to walk or enlist the help of a beast-of-burden to get from one place to the next; even as the crow flies, Cloverdale is still two miles away from Montgomery’s heart, down on the riverfront. The name “Cloverdale” was likely selected because of the striking, clover-filled glens scattered across the 160-acre plot of land. The area appeared destined for “gentrification” from the outset: the 1892 plan shows several parks, a sizeable lake, and large, oddly-shaped lots. The lake was never built, and neither were a couple of the parks, but many of the lots are still large and remarkably oddly shaped. Although the person behind the design is disputed, the consensus is that the layout drew from the aristocratic, “natural garden” landscapes that were so popular in nineteenth-century Europe.

If the neighborhood was a master’s stroke, it is believed to be the product of either Frederick Law Olmsted Sr., a prominent landscape artist who worked on the Alabama State Capitol in 1889 and who managed the layout of Druid Hills in Atlanta five years earlier. The other candidate is the Englishman Joseph Forsyth Johnson, also a landscape artist, who is credited with an Atlanta borough (Inman Park) that demonstrates arguable parallels to Cloverdale. Of course, there are also other explanations for the layout, one of which is not quite so genteel. A longtime local resident (who will remain anonymous for his own protection) claims that the picturesque, loping curves which give the neighborhood its unique feel – that “garden landscape” shine – follow nothing less than the heralded oxcart paths that planters south of the city (and parts further south) used to transport their

cotton to market through the heavily wooded hillsides known then, affectionately, as “the Swamp.” Certainly, both Mr. Olmsted and Mr. Johnson could very well have simply transformed the paths into streets to lend that truly “natural” feel, but from a strictly logistical standpoint, the other possibility takes a little shine off the silver. Or does it? What, pray tell, is Cloverdale? Well, for starters, it is the “Cloverdale Historic District,” an official site on the National Register of Historic Places (1985). A trip down its broad avenues and narrow lanes reveal lots that undulate as you pass with dips and rills between aged flower plots and mature trees that mark even older property lines. Its visual cacophony of architectural styles includes Tudor, Georgian and antebellum-style houses that either tower over the road or peek through ancient hedges from places tucked far back behind century (and sometimes century-and-a-half) old oaks and pecans and pines and magnolias. In addition, in some parts, cottage-style homes and bungalows line the streets in close succession, and the shapes of the lots on some of the more winding streets leave a distinct, cozy 38

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feeling of uncertainty as to which houses back up to which, or what direction you’re facing. Many of the trees predate the neighborhood. The air is sweetened throughout the year by honeysuckle and jasmine and tea olive and dogwood and, again, magnolias. There are cobblestone and brick-paved streets, parks, iron-wrought fences, and mossy retaining walls that lean low and Wonderland-ish over hexagon-paved sidewalks. There is even a century-old stone church that dominates the district’s center and overlooks the long, narrow, decidedly-British expanse of “upper” Cloverdale Park. But there are intangibles that make Cloverdale particularly attractive too. It is both Alabama’s oldest “gardenlandscaped” neighborhood, and its largest. It has hosted movie stars, such as those from Tim Burton’s movie “Big Fish,” and American heroes, like Helen Keller and Hank Williams, as well as such timeless celebrities as Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald (whose memory is kept fresh in the district’s “world’s only” Fitzgerald Museum). Though it was reincorporated into Montgomery in 1927, Cloverdale still elects a “mayor” and “city council,” and – believe it or

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The Spirit of Cloverdale not – they actually wield a surprising amount of influence over what goes on throughout this stately expanse. If a Cloverdale citizen really wanted to – aside from taking their children to school, vacationing or visiting friends or family – they could live their entire life without getting in their car. On the four roads that border the neighborhood there are two charming shopping districts. They have boutiques, home-furnishing stores (perhaps “antique stores” is more appropriate), a tailor, a world-class wine

and beer shop, four bars, a top-notch steakhouse, a topnotch southern gourmet restaurant, a pizzeria, a bakery, a bistro, two drycleaners, an un-branded coffee shop, a locally-owned gas and service station, an independent movie theatre, a historic church-turned-playhouse, a framing gallery, an art gallery, a jewelry store, and a funky, locally-focused Cali-Mex place with a beer menu two miles long. That list covers about half of the commercial outfits. There is even a grocery store nearby, and Montgomery’s famous fried chicken heaven, Martin’s Restaurant. Cloverdale sits in the shadow of two universities, Alabama State to the north and Huntingdon College to the south. The district is bordered on the east by the Montgomery Country Club and its master-planned 18-hole golf course. Even the western border is notable: across Norman Bridge Road lies the Garden District, another of Montgomery’s oldest and most elegant neighborhoods and also a member of the National Register of Historic Places. But the most incredible part about this veritable village is its demographics. No, it’s not quite Brooklyn, but there’s a surprising amount of shoulder rubbing between the high and mighty and the meek and lowly. The emerging “creative class” has a firm foothold in the area’s charming apartment buildings and old single-turned-multi-family dwellings. Artists, bartenders, teachers and professors, musicians, architects and entrepreneurs all call Cloverdale home. Young professionals, young marrieds, and young’uns live side-by-side with seventy- and eighty-somethings – occasionally in homes that are separated by 16 feet and a six-digit-figure. And, despite this disparity, there’s a refreshing feeling of community. People of all ages still smile and speak to each other, acquainted or not. Today, “Old Cloverdale” is building. “Architectural Review Board” placards are popping up along sidewalks like daisies in April, and many of the homes have seen substantial renovations over the past decade. But it’s building commercially too. Construction of a “Welsh” pub is near completion in the oldest of the two commercial districts – which would bring the total bars, in that area

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alone, to four (five, if you count the bistro’s bar, which many do) – and the city has been contemplating creating an “entertainment district” there to allow patrons to skip from bar to table with a drink in their hand. The recently completed A&P complex offers loft-living for those with more modern leanings, the neighborhood’s street signs have been upgraded from highway-grade aluminum to for-now-and-ever-after iron, and even the natural gas infrastructure saw a complete overhaul the past couple of years. Add to this the tailgating going on during football games at both Huntingdon’s new “W. James Samford Jr. Stadium” (where they play Yankee lacrosse, too) and game days at Alabama State’s appropriately-named “New ASU Stadium,” along with the theatrics on hand inside the Old Cloverdale Playhouse, and you realize that “Old Cloverdale” is becoming something of a misnomer. It would be rash to conclude without making mention of where that century old idea of a “natural” feel stands today. Cloverdale’s canopies of old-growth trees house various species of owls and hawks and hummingbirds. In the fall and spring, flocks of migrating songbirds, like the cedar waxwing, fill the highest branches. On one street, a couple of parrots chatter loudly from a front porch in the 42

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late summer afternoons. Dogs are extremely popular and their owners walk them frequently. Honeybees make honey and help the bumblebees keep up the flowers. Cicadas and fireflies chatter and twinkle far into the night. To put it bluntly, nine months out of the year, the neighborhood teems with life. Sitting out on a porch at night, you can still hear the long, low whine of the freight trains horning along the riverfront. They sound romantic in the distance. Football season adds to that the percussion and brass of Alabama State’s band practice. Smoke pours from chimneys during the winter and wafts from grills in all but the coldest months. By and large, front porches are still in use. In an age of strip malls, McMansions and chain businesses, Cloverdale feels like a world apart. That’s probably the same idea that a handful of homeowners had when they voted to separate from the city, way back when; and though, on paper, this place is part of Montgomery again, it certainly doesn’t feel that way. At times it seems like a century gone was only the beginning.

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What the Locals are

Saying Susan Starr

Cloverdale is a wonderfully small village in an otherwise ordinary city. I have lived here for nearly 15 years since moving from Atlanta and find refreshing the 5-minute walks along tree-lined streets to small old-fashioned shops, upscale boutiques with friendly owners, unique locally- owned restaurants and inviting art and music venues. It is so easy to drop by to chat or dine with interesting friends who are from across the world. There is no other place in Montgomery I would consider living.

Joe Panza Rus Baxley

Cloverdale has restaurants, coffee shops, bars, blues clubs, delis, an independent cinema, a playhouse, a bank, churches, art galleries, retail shops, antique shops and an old shoe repair shop and not one of them is a chain. You can walk to each and every one along curving streets lined with ancient trees and dotted with small jewel-like parks. It’s quiet. The homes are an eclectic mix of cottages, apartments, bungalows and mansions, and you can still buy a fantastic house for as little as $150,000. At night, the sound of crickets and air conditioners give way to music coming from bars and restaurants. Backyard barbecue mixes its aroma with jasmine and tea olives in the spring. Every kind of person can be found living here in harmony- young, old, black, white, college students, teachers, Republicans, and Democrats. Who wouldn’t want to live here? It’s almost perfect!

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There is something about living in Cloverdale that makes me, as a military retiree who has moved a dozen times or more, feel like I’ve come home. It is a great neighborhood with a plethora of entertainment and dining options and historic homes, and the beautiful Huntingdon College campus make this wonderful historic district a Montgomery treasure. All of us who live here are fortunate to be able to enjoy the Cloverdale Idlewild concert series, classic movies at the Capri Theater, and the excitement of a Huntingdon football home game. The uniqueness of the Cloverdale experience is unmatched in Montgomery!

Summer Patterson

When I moved to Montgomery, I immediately knew I wanted to live in Cloverdale. It reminded me of the older neighborhoods I lived in growing up in Homewood, Ala., and in the midtown area where I spent my college years. I loved the apartment with hardwood floors and high ceilings I was able to find and quickly became close with my neighbors. Seventeen years later as a homeowner, we still have no desire to leave the historic neighborhoods of Old Cloverdale. Thomas and I wanted to remain close to the revitalization going on downtown, have a large lot for our dogs to play and for us to garden, and be able to walk and bike down sidewalks enjoying the best variety of trees and homes in Montgomery.

Ashley Gilbreath

Cloverdale has the best neighbors in the city of Montgomery. Every month on Galena Street, the residents participate in what they call “porch wars,” where different homes take turns hosting their neighbors for small get-togethers. You can’t beat the within-walkingdistance breakfast at Derk’s on Saturday mornings. The ability to walk everywhere down Cloverdale’s curving streets is one of my favorite parts of the community, and I love hearing the bells chime from First United Methodist Church. You frequently see children playing in front yards, and then neighbors here know and look out for one another. We have renovated and lived in seven houses in Old Cloverdale, and there is nowhere else we would rather be.

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HUNTINGDON COLLEGE

THEN & NOW

untingdon College has played a prominent role in the cultural and social life of the Cloverdale community for over 100 years.

Flash back to Montgomery in the year 1910....the Capital City was enjoying a wave of economic prosperity not seen since before the Civil War. The Wright Brothers had just established the nation’s first civil aviation flight school in a cotton field on the Kohn Plantation, W. A. Gunter was about to serve the first of his 25 years as Mayor, the village of Cloverdale was officially incorporated, and rail was laid for the electric trolley system to run out to the new suburb. AND, in the fall of 1910.....an imposing Gothic Revival structure opened its doors on Fairview Avenue, emphatically announcing the relocation of the Woman’s College of Alabama from Tuskegee. Unfortunately for the college, the move to Montgomery was not seamless. Like the legendary Phoenix, the college was literally forced to “rise from the ashes.” Only one day after transporting all of the college’s records, equipment and furniture from Tuskegee to the temporary location 48

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in Montgomery’s old Hamner Hall, the building burned to the ground. Over 50 years of progress went up in smoke. Undaunted by the loss, the president and students persevered, and made a move to Sullins College in Virginia for the academic year, anxiously awaiting the completion of their new home in the promising village of Cloverdale. Back in Montgomery, the backers were hard at work planning for the development on the newly acquired 58 acres. The board summoned some of the most brilliant minds of the day to assist. The campus plan was created by noted landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., whose credits include the Biltmore Estate, the National Mall and the Jefferson Memorial and, collaborating with fellow Harvard architect H. Langford Warren, helped to impose a pervasive collegiate style on Huntingdon by emulating the old-world campuses of Oxford and Cambridge in England. The designs of these stately edifices not only reflected a classic academic order, but also the influences of the controlling Methodist Episcopal Church. The college

was appropriately renamed in 1935 for Selina, Countess of Huntingdon, a notable supporter of John Wesley in the religious revival of the mid 18th century. “Enter to Grow in Wisdom; Go Forth to Apply Wisdom in Service.” This inscription is engraved in stone over the entrance to Flowers Hall and is a tangible reminder of the mission of the College. From humble beginnings in 1854 as “Tuskegee Female College,” Huntingdon has blossomed into a leading liberal arts learning institution. Student enrollment has doubled in the past decade and the physical presence on Fairview Avenue has grown through the acquisition of the former Cloverdale School property and the spectacular reconstruction of the W. James Samford Jr. Stadium and athletics facilities. Athletics has long been an integral part of student life at Huntingdon and the college currently fields teams in 16 sports. Less than a dozen years ago college football was added, and under the leadership of Coach Mike Turk and staff the Hawks are a program on the rise within NCAA Division III. Alumni and the student body are fully engaged and tailgating on the lawn as football Saturdays are all now a part of the Cloverdale “scene” and the Hawks a source of pride for the community. The pre-game Hawk Walk to the stadium down Fairview has become an instant tradition! Over 1100 students are enrolled at Huntingdon in a broad range of academic majors. They represent 30 states and several foreign countries. Their vitality is felt through community service and contributions to the arts, sports, local churches and entertainment and their economic impact on local businesses is sizable. After a solid century in the neighborhood, Huntingdon College continues to thrive and serves as the leading contributor towards Cloverdale’s bright future. MAR/APR 2014 RSVP 49

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e l a d r e v o l C A community can have great restaurants, cool bars, amazing architecture and historical locations, all of which Cloverdale owns proudly. But a community is nothing without its people. They’re business owners, restaurant chefs, creative innovators, and neighborhood legends. They give inspiration to the very society that inspires them. They’re the pulse of the community. They’re the Faces of Cloverdale.... By Kim Traff & Catherine Calligas • Photography by Josh Moates & Thomas Lucasa 54

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Scott Alexander Remember “Cheers,” where everybody knew your name? Many of the patrons of Jubilee Seafood would describe bartender Scott Alexander the same way. After standing behind the bar of Jubilee for 20 years, Scott usually has your drink poured and ready before you are even able to make it through the front door. He also spends a good bit of time uttering the phrase “No, we don’t take reservations,” into the phone.

Bud Skinner Bud Skinner knows good seafood. As the owner of Jubilee Seafood, he is the architect behind some of the best seafood dishes in town. Bud has been a household name in Old Cloverdale for over 25 years. Jubilee has been featured in “USA Today” as well as acknowledged by “The New York Times.” You may also be familiar with “Bud’s”, his sports bar just around the corner that exploded onto the Cloverdale bar scene when he revamped it in 2003.

Katie Lee Lowder Her interest in health and well-being first led Katie Lee Lowder into a nursing career. A few years later, she found her true calling in a form of exercise known as Pure Barre. After taking classes herself, Katie traveled to receive the necessary training and certification needed to open up Montgomery’s first and only Pure Barre Studio in the A&P Lofts of Cloverdale in 2013. With classes available seven days a week and over eight instructors, the Pure Barre craze has certainly made its mark in Cloverdale! MAR/APR 2014 RSVP 55

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Martin McCaffrey In 1983, the future of the Capri Theatre looked bleak after some “shady activity” was found to be taking place (see this issue’s article for more details). That all changed when Martin McCaffrey was hired in 1985 by the Capri Community Film Society. His passion for film, both the classics and newlyreleased, has kept the Capri thriving for nearly 29 years, even after it became apparent last year that the theatre was in need of a digital upgrade. With the “DCI or Die” campaign McCaffrey jumpstarted, the Capri was able to raise over $100,000 in under two months, ensuring its survival.

Bill Flippo “Flippo,” as he is known in the OC, has lived in Montgomery since 1975. For the last 22 years, he has co-owned Cloverdale’s Sinclair’s with Johnny Sullivan. About 85% of their business is local, although many locals may be surprised to learn that from 1934 until the mid-1970s, the Cloverdale Sinclair’s was a gas station.

Rus Baxley Rus Baxley is a retired serviceman from the U.S. Air Force who moved to Cloverdale in 1973 with his wife and daughter, and he continues to reside there today. In 1990 he opened his own photography business, shooting mostly commercial photography and photographs for “Montgomery!” and “Montgomery Living Magazine”. In addition to his work as a photographer, Rus taught a photography class at Huntingdon for a short time. He served the community of Cloverdale in multiple capacities in the Cloverdale Association, and created the Association’s first website. Rus was also a member of the original board of Historic South View, whose primary goal was advocating for the smart code in Cloverdale.

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John Aehnlich John Aehnlich’s Cloverdale Service Station at the intersection of Cloverdale Road and Graham Street is a frequent stop for Cloverdale residents headed to work downtown. Since 1939, the station has been owned by various families but always remained a full service station. John took over in 1993, and loves that Cloverdale is like its “own little town.” He believes the family-like atmosphere of the business is what has led to their success- the station has strived to build trust in the relationships they have with customers.

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Wesley and Bobbi True Following up on the success they achieved in Mobile with True Midtown Kitchen, married couple Wesley and Bobbi True moved to Montgomery in 2012 and opened True Montgomery in October of the same year. Known for his use of fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, Chef Wesley specializes in farm-inspired seasonal cuisine. While Wesley is usually in the kitchen, Bobbi can often be found out front hosting and sharing her sommelier’s expertise on True’s wine list.

Ryan McGlothren & Bubba Burch Bud Skinner sure knows how to spot good bartenders. Much like Scott at Jubilee, Ryan McGlothren and Bubba Burch have built up a loyal customer base devoted to their know-your-name-and-what-you-drink service. Ryan has been behind the bar at Bud’s since 2003, and is frequently seen around the neighborhood with his dog Etta James. Bubba has been at Bud’s for the last five years. He started bartending in 1989 at 1048, and then hopped over to El Rey’s, only to cross over Fairview Avenue once more to work at Bud’s.

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Anna Lowder & Harvi Sahota It’s impossible to talk about the revitalization of parts of Cloverdale without mentioning this creative and talented husband and wife team. Their work began in 2006 with the purchase of an unused A&P Grocery site. Fast forward eight years, and that unused lot has been transformed into a modern, aesthetically pleasing mixeduse site that is part residential, part retail, and part office; and one that suits the character of Cloverdale. Anna and Harvi are currently the principles at Matter, a design and marketing firm headquartered in Cloverdale and based on the idea of “building community through design.” Their passion for communities is not limited to just Cloverdale, as Matter has several projects in the works throughout Montgomery.

Sandra Nickel It’s a safe bet everyone in Cloverdale recognizes Sandra Nickel’s name, but if they don’t, chances are they do recognize her “Hat Lady” real estate signs. Sandra worked for years in real estate before branching out in 1993 to form Sandra Nickel Hat Team Realtors. The Hat Team currently consists of seven full-time employees and an intern. For Sandra, the best part of owning a realty company in Cloverdale is the diversity. Her clients come from every race, religion, sexual orientation, economic status and walk of life; and Sandra says that’s just the way she likes it!

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Willie Thompson Willie Thompson is a familiar face not only in Cloverdale, but also to the readers of RSVP as a contributing writer. When heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not busy writing, Willie works as the Executive Director of the Fitzgerald Museum on Felder Avenue. His varied interests and talents include keeping a vegetable garden and making furniture from salvaged wood. You can often find Willie enjoying one of Cloverdaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many parks with his wife, AUM Professor Sylvia Giagenoni and newborn daughter, Anna Isabel.

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Steve Cybulski In 1997, Steve Cybulski purchased the Cloverdale Shoe Shop he had been a part of since 1986 on East Fairview and has been a godsend to countless customers ever since. From fixing the high heels of Cloverdale fashonistas to restoring the color and matching dyes in shoes, there’s no shoe problem Steve can’t tackle. And he isn’t limited to only working on those sky-high heels women love- Steve says that his clientele ratio of men to women is about the same.

Cheryl & Thomas Upchurch, & Elenor Lucas Cheryl and Thomas Upchurch first opened Capitol Book & News in 1978, and Elenor Lucas joined the team 24 years ago. In 1996, they moved the business into the old Junior League building on East Fairview Avenue where they remain today. While they do see some business from Huntingdon students, the majority of their business comes from Cloverdale residents. Customers can always count on seeing one of these familiar faces behind the counter. While they specialize in Southern fiction and children’s books, they have a little bit of everything. Open every day except Sunday, Capitol Book & News is a contributing page to the charm of Cloverdale.

Selma

Although most don’t know his full name or exact age, around Cloverdale everyone knows him as “Selma.” For the past eight years, Selma has arrived at Cafe Louisa by foot around 7 a.m. and has been embraced by the regulars. You will see him sitting among their circle of conversation, chiming in from time to time and always greeting the ladies. He is supported by several of the regulars and has never had to pay for his own cup of coffee, and many give him rides home. Often patrons will see random items outside of Cafe Louisa, and everyone knows it is something Selma picked up on the way and will be returning home with. He is a somewhat of a morning fixture at Cafe Louisa, and loved by all.

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Morgan Bell, Cedric Beumer, & Johan Beumer When Morgan Bell, Cedric Beumer and Johan Beumer decided to open a bar together, they knew they would be able to work well with one another as they already owned a kayaking business on the Coosa River together. Pine Bar opened on October 1, 2009, and was dubbed “lucky” by its owners because their opening coincided with a terrible economy, their drinks weren’t cheap, and it is a non- smoking bar. All three owners did much of the wood carpentry of the bar themselves, including all the cabinets, and only needed a month to renovate the space. Luck may be part of it, but the hard work of Morgan, Cedric and Johan, along with their talented staff, has certainly paid off as Pine Bar is one of the hottest spots in Cloverdale today.

Fred Williams

Rusty Gregory and James Fuller opened Stonehenge Art Gallery on Cloverdale Road 40 years ago. Fred Williams has been the familiar, friendly face you’ve seen when walking into the frame shop for the past 20 years. Stonehenge provides custom framing and lighting to locals as well as clients in Birmingham, Mobile and Atlanta. They have built a reputation on providing quality work and friendly customer service. Ten years ago in 2004, they purchased Barbara Gallagher’s gallery on Fairview Avenue to use as a gallery location to represent many of the top artists from around the area, and showcase an eclectic mix of work. The Gallery hosts an art show from 5:30-8p.m. on the second Thursday of every month, where you can meet the artists and learn more about their work.

Doug Gurney Doug Gurney moved to Montgomery in 1983 and has been in the Cloverdale nightlife scene for 25 years now. His bar, 1048, opened in 1991 at the address 1048 East Fairview Avenue. It quickly established itself as a popular late night destination, and one with good music. Eventually the customer base became so large that the original 1048 building couldn’t accommodate such a crowd, and so today, 25 years later, Doug’s bar is still as popular as ever- just in a larger spot a few feet from the original.

Stephanie Brown & Heather Steen Stephanie Brown and Heather Steen, along with Edna Steen (not pictured) opened hue studio in East Montgomery in 2006. In July 2012, after hearing the Cloverdale call, they relocated to the A&P Shopping Center on Cloverdale Road. Hue studio is a visual extravaganza, overflowing with exclusive lines in both clothing and items for everyday life including luggage, baby gifts, shoes and home decor. We love the way the girls at hue lend their support to local custom jewelry designers Jenny Johnson, Andrea Marty and Catherine Brawner. The key to hue’s success is the loyal customers that come back again and again for some of the best finds in Montgomery.

Jami Lewis Jami Lewis has owned Amplify Salon and Spa, located in the A&P Lofts, since June 2008. She and her husband have lived in Old Cloverdale for ten years, and she loves the area’s sense of community and that most places are within walking distance. When she was researching locations, she felt Amplify would be a tremendous asset to Cloverdale because there was no salon or spa in the neighborhood. Jami also knew the community would embrace and support her business, and says today most of her clientele is from either Cloverdale or the downtown area.

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Frank Thomas & Kenneth Reese A good deal of credit must be given to Tyler Bell, owner of El Rey’s, for making Cloverdale nightlife what it is today. El Rey is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, and since Tyler leaves most of the day-to-day operations of the restaurant to assistant manager and bartender Frank Thomas, host Kenneth Reese, and manager Jeremy (not pictured), you can thank these three guys for the good times and great service you’ve had at El Rey’s over the years. Jeremy has been working at El Rey for 13 years, Kenneth (known as “Reese”) for 12 years, and Frank for seven years. They have each at some point in time done another’s job, and the three of them work flawlessly together to reflect the original vision Tyler had for the best Tex-Mex restaurant in Montgomery.

Derk Lylerly Missy Mercer Missy Mercer and her husband Browne have owned Café Louisa since 2004, when they bought it from Tyler Bell. Before they took over, the venue was known as Jan’s Pizza. Missy is a Montgomery native but went to school in Auburn, and then continued on to culinary school in San Francisco. Her future plans? To keep serving Cloverdale with great coffee and baked goods!

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Derk Lylerly moved to Montgomery in the early 90s, and in 1998 opened Filet & Vine on Cloverdale Road, in what had previously been a fabric store, with Jud Blount. Since its opening, Filet & Vine has undergone two expansions due to its immense popularity, and it is now a 6500 sq. ft. market, deli, and bottleshop with over 10,000 bottles of wine and 150 types of beer. Loyal customers often come out on Thursday nights for the weekly beer and wine tastings. Patrons love running into Derk when stopping in for breakfast, the infamous meat-and-three lunch, or dinner. Derk has consistently catered to his customers’ wishes, adding products to accommodate demand, and says he will continue to do so.

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El Rey

Celebrating 15 Years

El Rey is the perfect place for you if you feel like your burrito should not only be organic, but hip and best served in Brooklyn. From the moment you walk into the small lobby at the front of the restaurant to the time you are seated around the spacious dining room, filled with Latin prayer candles and one of the best craft beer selections in Montgomery, El Rey is an experience. Try a trio; the anything but ordinary El Rey does not serve chips and salsa gratis. Their various salsas, the famous queso del Rey and the house made guac are definitely worth paying for. If you want cheap, quick, overly spiced, texmex-combo-number-three, this is not your place. But if you want a burrito the size of a manhole made from locally-sourced ingredients, this is your spot. On a weekend, prepare to wait. Heaters on the patio come in handy during the winter, as the menu warns you that food is cooked to order and may take a little longer. Try the “Nice Margarita” - after a round of those, you won’t notice the need for patio heaters. If tequila isn’t your idea of a solid dinner component, the extensive beer list is constantly evolving, with a number of taps changing seasonally. El Rey prides itself on beer (and tequila) and burritos: order a combination of those two and you won’t be lead astray. Expect to pay more than your average Mexican restaurant, though - this isn’t Taco Bell with alcohol. Also, those toasted pumpkin seeds are the hotness. The more you know…

Leroy Hipsters and craft beer. While that doesn’t come close to summing up Leroy, it is definitely your first impression. At Leroy, it is all about the beer. It’s a compact bar that often borders on crowded by its loyal customers. Inside is dark, lit only by a string of pendant lights above the center bar. On a Thursday, Friday or Saturday, prepare to stand. The main bar area is a U-shape with two televisions, used on request for big sporting events. Leroy is the perfect place to enjoy yourself and hang out with friends. During the crisp fall evenings, warm spring nights and steamy summer late nights, Leroy’s backyard, with its giant picnic tables, is the place to be. The vibe is loose and conversational, with the charm of a reform school playground. You’ll bump into Huntingdon students, Old Cloverdale hipsters and every now and then a few East Montgomery moms out “getting cultured.” With multiple taps and a draft selection that changes daily, you just have to look up at the sliding letter marquee to see the daily selection. Not sure what to get? Bartender Jessica will never lead you astray. If Bud Light is your lager of choice, stay the hell away. Leroy’s only mass market beer is a PBR tall boy. Since Leroy is owned by the same group over at El Rey, Leroy offers a snacking menu as well as the famous El Rey margaritas. However, don’t confuse the two. Leroy has a varied cocktail menu as well, and is the only bar in town that offers absinthe. Pop over during the “Green Hour” daily promotion in the afternoons to really get yourself going.

Derk’s Filet & Vine The businessman’s lunch defines Derk’s to the average passerby. This is justifiable since its cafeteria- style-hot-lunch line reliably draws a crowd packing the house for the best “meat and three” lunch in town. Fresh meats and a sweet potato casserole that would make you slap your grandmother make Derk’s a prime lunch destination for both the neighborhood and the downtown business crowd. But Derk’s is so much more. Run by Derk Lyerly, our city’s premier master butcher, Derk’s was the first business in the city to pioneer the concept of pairing an immense wine selection with fine cuts of meat. For over a decade Derk’s has been Old Cloverdale’s favorite place to stop and pick up a handcut steak and pair it with a fine bottle of wine or a six pack of craft beer. Filet and Vine was Montgomery’s first true wine shop and has set the standard with its wide selection and professional staff. The Thursday evening wine tastings have become an event not to be missed for the city’s wine enthusiasts. Add to that a Saturday morning breakfast with offerings such as cheese eggs, dirty grits, biscuits and gravy, bacon, sausage and other items that are sure to cure Friday night’s hangover. Whether it’s a hot lunch, a Saturday breakfast with (or without) the kids, all the fixings for a steak dinner, a six pack of craft beer, or a bottle of fine wine, Derk’s Filet and Vine keeps Old Cloverdale covered.

Pine Bar Pine Bar has quickly become an Old Cloverdale staple in its first few years in business. It is aptly named for its show-stopping pine bar that was crafted using reclaimed wood found in the rafters of Avondale Mills in Sylacauga. This makes the bar a unique blend of distinguished handcrafted glamour and quaint small town, which is also good way to describe the patrons. Regulars at Pine Bar, who often call it PB or Pine for short, check the large chalkboard on the far wall for the craft beers on tap. Owners Cedric, Morgan and Johan stock a good selection of high gravity and craft beers, served by a friendly staff. If you’re one of the lucky ones, bartender Cason might serve your beer to you with his trademark full length bar slide. Beer isn’t all Pine Bar has to offer. There’s enough premium scotch and bourbon in this joint to keep a phalanx of lobbyists lubed up for a month or more. Second, there’s the fact that Cason pours the best Manhattan around. Seriously. It’s delicious. Only communists and the occasional Mississippian disagree. Finally (and this one’s BIG), this place is inside of the 15 minute quick-delivery radius for the soon-toopen Jimmy John’s on Carter Hill and Narrow Lane, so you’ll soon be able to avoid the post-bar drive thru gauntlet altogether. They’re building paradise Cloverdale Road, y’all. Pine Bar closes a little after 10 on weeknights, staying open a little later on weekends but not much. This isn’t a late night spot, but if you want to “see” and “be seen,” this is your spot: Old Cloverdale’s upwardly mobile love gathering around for an early cocktail. MAR/APR 2014 RSVP 69

TRUE

Chef Wesley True’s restaurant certainly isn’t the first to call the space at 503 Cloverdale Road home, but it’s undoubtedly the best. Chef True brought his brand north from Mobile last year and has spent the time since then creating a concept that’s equal parts elegant and approachable. Crafting local ingredients into dishes that are as stunning to see as they are to taste, TRUE’s lunch and dinner services show that the Chef’s James Beard Award nominations are no fluke.

Jubilee What is Jubilee Seafood? It’s fresh seafood cooked in a variety of ways on a menu that is both constantly changing (see the Specials Menu) and remains consistent (see Dinner Menu) at the same time. It’s a casual, almost bar-like atmosphere with attentive, knowledgeable servers and a bartender that knows your name and your drink of choice (assuming you’ve been there more than a few times). It’s a restaurant that is closed on Sundays and Mondays, doesn’t take reservations, and might be hard to find if you’ve never been there before. And it’s one of those places that makes Cloverdale, well, Cloverdale. Bud Skinner is the man in the kitchen (and from time to time out in the restaurant talking with customers) that makes Jubilee Seafood happen and has been making it happen for over 25 years. Scott Alexander is the aforementioned bartender running the front of the house and greeting most patrons by name while fixing their drink – and he’s been doing that for over 20 years. Whether it’s the crab claws (get half sautéed and half fried), raw oysters (make sure to ask for the mignonette sauce), fried softshell crabs (when in season, get them backed and quartered), seafood stew (it’s relatively new, but a great dinner choice if on the menu), or the host of fish choices (sautéed scamp topped with lump crab and lemon butter sauce, sautéed red snapper topped with pecan crab relish and white wine butter, or grilled sesame crusted yellowfin tuna with wasabi-ginger sauce, to name a few), you really can’t go wrong when ordering here. Some might say the prices are high, but none of Jubilee’s customers seem to mind because the food and the service are worth it. Though, for those with a cost conscience, we’d suggest the crawfish Caesar salad and a cup or bowl of gumbo. The desserts are even worth checking out, assuming you’ve saved room (try the key lime pie or bread pudding). If you have a large party, and want some privacy, Jubilee Seafood can accommodate you with two separate private dining rooms. For when you want to bring the food of Jubilee to your own event, party or social gathering, Jubilee also caters (while it’s not seafood, ask for Bud to make his fried quail and you won’t be disappointed). So the next time you’re craving some of the best seafood around, head over to Jubilee and tell Bud and Scott we said hello. 70

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Squarely in the vanguard of contemporary Southern cuisine’s movement, Chef True takes his inspiration from the seasonal foods grown in the area surrounding Montgomery as well as from traditional Southern food ways. He works with small farmers and local providers to source almost everything that comes out of his kitchen, pumping out inventive takes on Deep South favorites. Creativity permeates the menu, elevating dishes like pan-seared gulf fish, fried shrimp with house made gnocchi, and even a sampling of locally raised pork in ways that are innovative and unexpected. TRUE also offers an exceptional wine list, a creative cocktail menu, and a beautiful selection of Alabama-brewed craft beer in the comfortable bar. Customers can choose from a variety of small plates that perfectly suit the space, presenting a lovely alternative to the traditional table service in the restaurant’s dining room. Lamb ribs with cardamom yogurt sauce, crawfish beignets with pepper jelly duck sauce, and a stunning snapper crudo top the list of rotating options available each night. Come see Bobbi and Blake for a drink and a bite or two, or head over to Open Table to book your reservation in the dining room. No matter how you chose to enjoy TRUE, know that you’re in for one of the best dining experiences Montgomery has to offer.

Bud’s

Perhaps more than any other Cloverdale establishment, Bud’s is all things to all people. It’s an after-work happy hour pit stop for a certain class of Montgomery’s lawyers and lobbyists. It’s a late night destination for the neighborhood’s twenty and thirty-somethings looking for a good time. It’s a near- campus watering hole for newly legal Huntingdon students. It’s a neighborhood sports bar with a dozen TVs tuned to any and every event you might want to watch. It’s a dive that serves cold beer, good whiskey, and one of the best cheeseburgers in the tri-county area. Bud’s covers a lot of ground and it does so with ease because, at the end of the day, it’s one of the best bars in Montgomery, Ala. Bud’s is home to more than just a diverse crowd looking for strong drinks and tasty burgers, though. It’s where Montgomery’s finest bartenders hang their shingle. Bubba and Ryan are pros who manage to provide great service while also being remarkably entertaining, and Troy brings more of the same on Sunday afternoons. These three guys (and the barflies who love them) give the place its soul, and it would be terribly incomplete without them. They’re more than just bartenders, really. They are one half of a loopy Vaudeville act that’s rounded out by the bar’s cast of friendly regulars with big personalities who absolutely refuse to let anyone they meet leave sober or unhappy. Not sold yet? No worries. Two pool tables, a busted Golden Tee machine and Cloverdale’s only shuffleboard table are also available to help you fill your evening. If that doesn’t do it for you, it may just be that you’re clinically allergic to a good time. In that case, Bud’s probably isn’t for you. For everyone else though, you won’t find a better place to spend your drinking dollar. So come on down and see what you’ve been missing. Or don’t – that will just leave more for the rest of us.

1048 Two words: live music. No, make that four words: live music, every night. For the last 25 years, 1048 has been entertaining Cloverdale with bands of all sizes and styles, as well as with its Jazz Jam Sessions on Sunday afternoons. Many patrons start and finish the night at 1048, while others make it their last stop after the rest of the Cloverdale bars have closed down. In fact, you might run into your bartender from Leroy or Bud’s at 1048 after they get off work. With its large covered porch, 1048 is the perfect spot to enjoy a cocktail in the spring or fall – but not even the oppressive heat of a Montgomery summer nor freezing winter nights will deter 1048’s loyal base from coming out and enjoying some music ,although the ceiling fans in the summer and the heaters in the winter help quite a bit. You can enjoy the music sitting inside at a table or at the bar, dancing in front of the stage, or with your group trying to get to the next level of the bar-top computer game, PhotoHunt. Originally located at 1048 East Fairview Avenue, owner Doug Gurney moved into the larger space down the street that the bar currently occupies in 2002 , but still kept the name. The true devotion of 1048’s patrons was shown last year when the bar’s longtime bartender Lee Gohl became ill, and the Cloverdale community rallied around him with support and benefits until his untimely death.

Café Louisa This is without question the destination for the best cup of coffee in town. Imagine excellent coffee with eclectic surroundings, local art and a relaxed atmosphere and you have Café Louisa. This is what Starbucks pretends to be. But what most people often overlook at Café Louisa is the food. The outstanding baked goods from Louisa’s Bakery pair perfectly with your coffee and a trip is never complete without a sausage and cheese biscuit. At lunch they have a wide selection of freshly made paninis. The Italian Club Panini is God’s gift to sandwiches, with fresh herbs, mozzarella and house-baked bread that form an amazing combination. Whether it’s for morning coffee, an amazing lunch, or just some time to relax and surf the web, Café Louisa is Old Cloverdale’s answer to the commercial coffee chain franchise. If only we could get them a drive-thru!

Chophouse The Chophouse Vintage Year is an Old Cloverdale standard and one of our city’s finest restaurants. It is, simply stated, a dining experience. From the moment you walk in the door to the moment the bill comes, you’re transported to a dark, cozy atmosphere with out-of-this-world food. Rumor has it people have literally eaten things that have fallen on the floor. (Though we cannot confirm this.) At Chophouse, you get what you pay for, and it’s worth it. Like Pine Bar, TRUE and a few other establishments downtown, during the legislative session, prepare to see some of our fair state’s “movers” and “shakers” working the room a bit. Thankfully, Chophouse has a side banquet room perfect for these love fests. Focus on the excellent cut of meat in front of you and enjoy the experience. If you want to look at something besides your dining companion, or the steak, look around the walls. Chophouse is decorated with an eclectic mix of icons immortalized in paint. The restaurant does have a bar; it’s small but serves a full menu and on a busy night it can be a perfect place to eat. Busy nights, as well as session nights, require reservations. And remember this tip when choosing your sides: asking for anything other than the macaroni & cheese and the Brussels sprout is a rookie mistake.

Sinclair’s

It’s hard for a restaurant to last more than two decades in this town without doing something right. Sinclair’s has managed to crack that formula and become the closest thing Cloverdale has to a neighborhood restaurant. The menu offers a solid assortment of burgers, chicken, steaks, salads and pasta dishes at affordable prices as well as a small specials menu that features fresh Gulf fish and other seasonal options. The service is prompt and friendly, the she crab soup is great, and the beer’s always cold. And that’s all fine and good, but the truth is that none of it accounts for the place’s longevity No, the real secret to Sinclair’s success is comfort. That may sound strange, but it’s the truth. Customers step inside and are immediately greeted by familiar faces. The dining room is well taken care of, but it still manages to exude a lived-in feel that helps create a coziness missing from most Montgomery eateries. Servers and their regular customers develop the kind of rapport you expect to find in fine dining rather than a casual restaurant, but it doesn’t feel out of place here. People come to Sinclair’s to eat, sure, but they also come to be taken care of. Nowhere is that level of care (and the loyalty it breeds) more apparent than in Sinclair’s bar. Matt and the gang have built a small army of repeat customers, each of whom seems to come here for the conversation just as much as for the libation. People from all walks of life gather at the bar after work to unwind, catch up and play the odd round of trivia in what can only be described as a celebration of community. Stay around here long enough and you stop being a customer, folks. You become part of the family.

Tomatino’s Every neighborhood needs a pizza joint, and Cloverdale is no exception. Tomatino’s has been a neighborhood mainstay for almost two decades, selling basic Italian fare like pizza, calzones and salads to Cloverdale’s masses while also offering up a decent selection of beer and wine to help wash everything down. It’s as reliable as the day is long - places like Tomatino’s are easy to take for granted because they make consistency seem like it isn’t very difficult. It also boasts a charming dining room filled with the work of local artists. The wine and beer lists are a bit shorter compared with neighboring restaurants, but the reality is that everything on offer is really quite good. We’re lucky to have a place like Tomatino’s - the menu’s ingredients are varied, fresh, and as local as possible; the food is prepared perfectly, and it’s priced right. When you really step back and take a good look at Tomatino’s, you’ll see that it’s a testament to the virtue of getting the little things right. Another upside, if you live in the OC and need that hangover magic to happen, you are always within 2 minutes of a fresh hand-made pizza. Tomatino’s also has a selection of vegetarian pizza options, and word on the street is they are quite good.

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TAKE A DRIVE. Need a break this spring? Spend some time at the Marriott at Capitol Hill in Prattville. Practice your driving skills on the 360 degree driving range, or challenge your game at one of the three award-winning 18-hole courses on Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Luxurious bedding, elegant atmosphere and delicious cuisine secluded in a rustic setting create the perfect opportunity to say goodbye to the winter blues.

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Bal Masque On January 25, 2014, Bal Masque celebrated its 51st annual ball with the patriotic sports theme “Let the Games Begin” to salute the upcoming Olympic Games. Guests entered the Garrett Coliseum through an Olympic Villagedecorated entrance, complete with snow-topped mountains, international flags and hints of Russian architecture. They were invited to enjoy the Queen’s signature cocktail, a “Ring-otini,” which consisted of Gatorade and life saver candy rings at the bottom of each glass, all while dancing to the sounds of Dr. Feelgood. The main floor was decorated with large columns of light, highlighting large Olympic Rings that were suspended against a velvet curtain backdrop. Past queens and special guests were seated at tables decorated with flowing tablecloths topped with flaming torches and bows

Zodax Candles Coming in March to Hue Studio, these awesome candles and diffusers are made with the highestquality blends and 100% bleach-free cotton wicks, ensuring a long burn and maximum fragrance diffusion. Using soy and vegetable waxes, Zodax always selects the right formula to maximize the performance of your candle so that it burns well and looks great. Their fragrance library uses scents inspired by nature, aromatherapy, epicurean and botanical aromas.

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representing gold, silver and bronze medals. The members entertained their guests with a Tableau that highlighted various sports of the Olympic Games, including swimming, boxing, gymnastics, basketball and volleyball. To end the Tableau, the 51st Queen was introduced and entered carrying a lit Olympic Torch while lights flashed and members cheered. The Queen was escorted by her husband and greeted by her three children. She wore a royal blue long dress, with a sequined bodice and a handmade mask, a project that she and her 12-year-old daughter created. To cheer the Queen on, special guests included the St. James Middle School Championship Football and 1A-4A State Championship Wrestling Team, as well as TEAM ALABAMA, the World Championship Angel Softball Team.

The Hotel at Auburn University Adds WorldClass Leadership and Experience to Its Executive Staff Chef Fernando Cruz

Fernando Cruz has been named the Executive Chef of Ariccia, Piccolo and the hotel, and Adam Keeshan has been appointed the Director of Food & Beverage. With their creative talents, Chef Cruz and Adam Keeshan are sure to bring fresh ideas and exceptional customer service to all guests all while helping them create wonderful culinary memories. Chef Cruz brings with him years of international leadership and culinary experience. His experience throughout the U.S., Europe and Puerto Rico guarantees he will bring fresh ideas to Auburn. A native of Puerto Rico, Chef Cruz joins The Hotel at Auburn University from Ernie’s Restaurant, La Quinta Resort-Waldorf Astoria Collection Resort / PGA West in Calif., where he served as the Executive Chef. He previously served as the Restaurant Chef at Private Beach Club, Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in Fla., and as a Sous Chef for the Cappella Hotel Group in N.J. He has also worked at Restaurante Akelarre, a 3 Michelin Star Restaurant & Relais Chateaux

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in San Sebastian, Spain. Chef Cruz attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. Adam Keeshan has worked with The Hotel at Auburn University since 2008 and held positions including bartender and restaurant manager, food and beverage supervisor, conference service manager, and senior restaurant manager. Keeshan attended school at Auburn University and received his Bachelor of Arts in public relations in 2008. He attended the University of Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain as well during a study abroad program in 2004. Keeshan was appointed “Leader of the Year” for The Hotel at Auburn University in 2012 as the Canon Award Winner, and also “Employee of the Year” in 2010 as the Zeitgeist Award Winner. For more information or for reservations, call 800.228.2876 or visit www.auhcc.com.

Cloverdale Happenings By Jamie “JT” Thompson

There are many events and attractions that make Cloverdale a unique community. Already known for its early 1900’s architecture and history, the city is consistently updating and expanding to make this historic neighborhood a great one to live and thrive in today! Cloverdale is a festive community, no doubt. And if their parades are any indication, they love to throw a party! The annual Garden District Dog Parade each August connects the four-footed and twofooted creatures, held in conjunction with National Night Out. The event serves to introduce neighbors to each other and send the message that Cloverdale is united to fight crime in our community.

The Cloverdale-Idlewild Association 4th of July parade celebrates the birth of our country and the patriotism of small communities like ours, winding through the historic district and ending at Cloverdale Bottom Park with live music and fireworks to light up the night. And the holidays are always merrier with the Cloverdale Christmas Parade featuring a wide variety of local businesses and organizations that make this community a great place to live.

You won’t want to miss the well-known Cloverdale Pub Crawl this April. Tickets are reasonably priced and provide party-goers with a trolley for transportation between Cloverdale Road and Fairview Avenue. This is a great opportunity to get together a group of friends and experience the nightlife that Cloverdale has to offer. Participating venues include local favorites such as El Rey, Leroy, TRUE, Bud’s, Capri Theatre, Jubilee Seafood, Pine Bar, Cafe Louisa, Tomatino’s Pizza and Sinclair’s. The event is sponsored in part by RSVP Magazine and is always a blast - don’t miss the fun on April 12! 84

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If you're a fan of crawfish, you've found the right spot in Cloverdale when the city celebrates the love for mudbugs each year with their annual Cloverdale Village Business Association Crawfish Boil. The event draws visitors from all over the Southeast and showcases the unique neighborhoods and historical architectural styles of the city. Visitors and locals alike can enjoy live music, fellowship with friends and neighbors, and the delicious Louisiana-style Cajun cooking that includes corn on the cob, potatoes, and of course, the star of the show, crawfish!

If live music is your thing, Cloverdale aims to please! The Cloverdale-Idlewild Concert Series each spring brings neighbors together to enjoy an afternoon at Bottom Park under the large oak trees with live music featuring local and regional bands weekly. The series usually runs from the first weekend in April through late May. Guests are encouraged to get comfy on blankets or chairs, bring the pets, and pack a picnic lunch for these live concert events. No matter who is picking the guitar or playing the keyboard when you attend, you can bet on a good time with a beautiful atmosphere and wonderful live entertainment. When it comes to history, Montgomery and Cloverdale have no shortage of stories and connections. From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., working to advance civil rights, aviation instruction with the Wright Brothers, and the great American novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife, Zelda – each of these names has a connection in this community. In fact, the world’s only museum dedicated to the Fitzgeralds is on Felder Avenue, and hosts an annual celebration of the Jazz Age couple. Other celebrities, including Ewan McGregor, Danny Devito, Jessica Lange, and Albert Finney have called Old Cloverdale home as well for a time while filming Tim Burton’s “Big Fish.”

Old Cloverdale is a historic district protected by regulations with the purpose of preserving the neighborhood’s architecture and design. These homes are on display during the Spring Tour of Homes, an event that provides a great opportunity to experience early 1900's architecture. Tickets are sold for this event and the proceeds go toward the continued protection and improvement of this historical district.

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When it comes to modern architecture, the quality and design of the A&P is unmatched in the area. The shopping center and its lofts are located on Cloverdale Road and feature a great atmosphere for enjoying all that this small town has to offer! Hue Studio provides world class shopping, custom portraits are available at Kim Box Photography, lunch and dinner are served at TRUE, and pampering is always available at Amplify Salon & Spa … this place has it all! If you're planning a wedding, nothing beats the beautiful scenery and festive atmosphere of the courtyard at the A&P for a reception in Old Cloverdale. Cloverdale is eclectic, modern, hip and FASHIONABLE! Twice a year, the Hue Fashion Show closes down Graham Street and rocks the runway with the latest available looks from area boutiques including The Locker Room and Christine's Feathered Nest. Guests can celebrate the arrival of the season with live music, popup retail shops, and drink specials from Pine Bar and TRUE. Of course, Hue Studio and participating A&P businesses are open during the event as well for your shopping pleasure! And while the event is free to the public, special VIP tickets are always on sale and include a private party including appetizers, drinks, and a meet and greet with the event's "Made in the USA" emcees! Rich history and the modern day feeling of "an old-time neighborhood" make Cloverdale a great place to call home. Come see for AM yourself halfpagead:3051 1/4 pg ad mtgliving 7/9/09 10:14 Pagewhy 1 families from all over love to settle in this community. For more info on any special events or happenings, visit www.OldCloverdale.org.

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March March 1-6th Annual Footprints to the Finish Line 8:30 a.m. Gracepoint Church. Come out and enjoy this 5K and fun run benefitting the Footprint Ministry. The Footprint Ministry is a nonprofit organization that distributes gift bags to parents who have a baby admitted into the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. For more information or to register, visit www.nicufootprints.org.

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March 1-5-The Book Thief Times Vary.The Capri Theatre. After her parents flee Germany at the rise of Hitler, Liesel steals her first book. Despite the horrors of WWII surrounding her, Liesel faces the challenges of her new life with courage, love, and humor. For more information, call 334.262.4858 or visit www.capritheatre.org. March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29- Harriott II Getaway Cruise 4:30-7 p.m. Harriott II Riverboat. Get away on the Harriott II and enjoy live entertainment, concessions and a cash bar as you cruise down the Alabama River. Anniversary and birthday packages available. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 334.625.2100, stop by the box office at 200 Coosa Street or visit www.funontheriver.net. March 4- 6th Annual MAX Capital City Classic 6:30-10 p.m. Riverwalk Stadium. Help celebrate the tradition and rivalry of the Iron Bowl at Riverwalk Stadium. Will the Auburn Tigers continue their winning streak or will the Crimson Tide finally see a victory? Get your tickets now to find out! Tickets are $15 to $20 with group tickets available. For more event details or to purchase tickets, visit www. maxcapitalcityclassic.com. March 5- Scenic Lunch Cruise 11 a.m- 12:30 p.m. Harriott II Riverboat. Enjoy a relaxing lunch as you take a cruise down the Alabama River on the Harriott II. Ticket prices vary. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 334.625.2100, stop by the box office at 200 Coosa Street or visit www.funontheriver.net. March 5 &19- After School Art I 3:45-4:45 p.m. Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. For ages six to eight. Students explore a different art technique, element of art, or principle of design related to art in the Museum in this weekly class. With an emphasis on drawing and painting, a wide variety of art media will be explored during the series of 12 classes. All supplies are provided. Class size is limited to 12 students. $125 for members, $185 for non-members for the class series. For more information, call 334.240.4365 or visit www.mmfa.org.

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when? what? where? March 6- Art Start 1:30-2:30 p.m. Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. This popular class offers an opportunity for parents and their preschool children to create are together and learn about basic elements of art and art techniques. Young artists will explore watercolors and tempera paint, oil pastels, markers, collage, and more while improving their handeye coordination and visual perceptual skills. Sign up for one class or a series of classes. $8 for members, $12 non-members per class or $40 for members, $60 for non members for the 6-class series. For more information, call 334.240.4365 or visit www.mmfa.org March 6 & 20 -Capri Classics 7:30 p.m. The Capri Theatre. Don’t miss these classic films in the historic Capri Theatre. For more information, call 334.262.4858 or visit www.capritheatre.org. March 6 & 20. After School Art II 4-5 p.m. Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. Studying painting, prints, and sculptures in the Museum by well-known artists, students will learn to improve their own artwork with more advanced art techniques and principles of design in this weekly class. Lessons include a variety of materials and all supplies are provided. $125 for members, $185 nonmembers for the 12-class series. For more information, call 334.24.4365 or visit www.mmfa.org. March 7-13- The Invisible Woman Times Vary. The Capri Theatre. Ralph Fiennes directs and stars as Charles Dickens at the height of his career as he meets a younger woman who becomes his secret lover until his death. For more information, call 334.262.4858 or visit www.capritheatre.org. March 7, 14, 21,& 28- Harriott II Dinner Cruise 6:30-9:30 p.m. Harriott II Riverboat. Enjoy live entertainment, a cash bar and concessions as you take a relaxing cruise down the river aboard the Harriott II.Ticket prices vary. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 334.625.2100, stop by the box office at 200 Coosa Street or visit www. funontheriver.net. March 8-Native American Family Day 1-4 p.m. Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. The Poarch Band of Creek Indians, the only federally recognized Tribe in the state of Alabama, will share aspects of their heritage through an afternoon of story telling, drumming and dancing. There will be demonstrations of crafts and you can try your hand at medallion making, weaving and clay work in the Creek tradition. For more information, call 334.240.4333 or visit www.mmfa.org March 12- 60 Minute Coffee 8-9 a.m. MACOA. This monthly member event is the perfect way to begin your day. Meet potential clients, make important contacts, and network with chamber executives and community leaders. For more information, visit www. montgomerychamber.com

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when? what? where? March 13- Sweet Charity 7 p.m. Davis Theatre. Charity Hope Valentine is a naïve and trusting eternal optimist who falls in love too easily. Working as a dance hall hostess at the seedy Fan-Dango ballroom in Times Square, she loves too much and is the unluckiest romantic in New York City. This classic Broadway musical premiered in 1966 and won five Tony Awards. It also ran in the West End as well as having revivals and international productions. For more information, visit www.troy.edu/ davistheatre March 13- Hittin’ for Hospice 8:30-11 a.m. and 12-2:30 p.m. Wynlakes Golf and Country Club. Hospice of Montgomery’s 4th annual tennis tournament, Hittin’ for Hospice, will take place March 13 at Wynlakes Golf and Country Club. Proceeds from this event will go to benefit Hospice of Montgomery, the only independent, nonprofit hospice in the River Region. The cost is $50 per player and includes lunch, snack, beverages and player goodies. Reservations are required. Please call Wynlakes Tennis Shop at 334.273.8425 to register. For more event details or sponsorship information, visit www.hospiceofmontgomery.org March 13-30- The Taming of the Shrew Times Vary. Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Loose objects and sparks fly in what may be the most hilarious battle of the sexes ever written. No man is a match for the wildtempered and seemingly unmarriable Kate. That’s a problem because until Kate is married, her father won’t let beautiful and desirable younger sister Bianca tie the knot with one of her hot-to-trot beaus. But things change when Petruchio swaggers into town and turns his eye toward Kate—with explosive results. For ticket information, call 1.800.841.4273 or visit www.asf.net. March 15-Irish Voices 7:30 p.m. Cloverdale Playhouse. Back by popular demand, an evening of readings from some of the glorious writings of Ireland. From Friel to Heaney to McCourt to O’Casey to Yeats, the wit and wisdom, poetry and power of this grand isle will make for an enchanted night well spent. For more information, please visit www.cloverdaleplayhouse.org. March 15- 3rd Annual Eggstravaganza at Hampstead Farms 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Hampstead Barn. EAT South and The Montessori School at Hampstead present the 3rd Annual Eggstravaganza featuring food, music, auctions, games and chickens! It’s sure to be a day of family fun on the farm! $10 for adults, $5 for kids. For more information, visit www. hampsteadliving.com. March 18- Joe Thomas Jr. Guitar Pull 7-9 p.m. Cloverdale Playhouse. Come out and listen to local musicians as they perform on the intimate stage of the Cloverdale Playhouse. Event takes place every third Tuesday of the month and tickets are $10 at the door. For more information, call 334. 262.1530 or visit www. cloverdaleplayhouse.org.

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when? what? where? March 19-Tales for Tots 10:30-11 a.m. Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. This free program offers young children and their families special stories and simple arts and crafts activities, related to works of art in the Museum galleries. A different work of art and story is presented each month. For more information, call 334.240.4333 or visit www.mmfa.org. March 22- Ron White 8 p.m. Montgomery Performing Arts Center. Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White is best known as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the “Blue Collar Comedy” phenomenon. He has two Grammy nominations, a Gold Record, three of the top rated one-hour TV specials in Comedy Central history, a book that appeared on the New York Times Best Seller List, CD and DVD sales of over 10 million units. For ticket information, visit www.mpaconline.org March 23- Jazz Jams 2-4 p.m. Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. Enjoy the museum and a little jazz on a Sunday afternoon. This event is in partnership with the Alabama Roots Music Society. Free admission. For more details, visit www.mmfa.org. March 27- Pirate and Princess Adventure 3:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. Montgomery Performing Arts Center. Grab your tiaras and doubloons and join us for Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure. Mickey and Minnie are taking their seats too at this never-before-seen live show featuring your favorite characters from Disney Junior’s hit series, Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates. Get swept up in the excitement as Sofia and her family prepare for a royal celebration that helps us all learn the true meaning of being a princess with a special appearance by Cinderella. For more information, visit www.mpaconline.org. March 27- Business after Hours 5-7 p.m. TBD. This popular two-hour informal networking after-work event is the perfect place to exchange business cards and meet potential customers. People do business with people they know. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards and build your customer base! For more information, contact Lynn Norton at 334.240.9431 or Lnorton@ montgomerychamber.com. March 27-Helicity Artisan Expo 5-8 p.m. Capital City Club.The Capital City Club is partnering with Helicity to host an exclusive artisan expo that will introduce bright, new talent to our radars! Enjoy drink specials and complimentary hors d’oeuvres while visiting each artist’s exhibit and learning more about their craft! For more information, call 334.834.8920 March 29- Rays at Riverwalk Exhibition Game 2:05 p.m. Riverwalk Stadium. In conjunction with the Tampa Bay Rays, the Montgomery Biscuits are proud to announce Rays at Riverwalk, a once-in-a-lifetime event, presented by Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Wetumpka. The Rays will play an exhibition game against the Biscuits at Riverwalk Stadium with first pitch scheduled for 2:05 PM. This game will mark the first time a Minor League team has ever played their

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when? what? where? Major League affiliate in the capital city of Montgomery. For ticket information, visit www.raysatriverwalk.com. March 31- Taste of Prattville 5:30-7:30- p.m. Prattville Rotary Club. The Prattville Rotary Club is thrilled to announce the inaugural Taste of Prattville; an event that showcases the culinary uniqueness of Prattville and surrounding communities all while benefitting local nonprofit organizations. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll highlight the exquisite, fun, sometimes quirky but always tasteful selections that local restaurants offer to our community! APRIL: April 2- Scenic Lunch Cruise 2-4 p.m. Harriott II Riverboat. Enjoy a relaxing lunch as you take a cruise down the Alabama River on the Harriott II. Ticket prices vary. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 334.625.2100, stop by the box office at 200 Coosa Street or visit www.funontheriver.net. April 3- Montgomery Biscuits Opening Night with MAX Fireworks Spectacular 7:05 p.m. Riverwalk Stadium. Join your Montgomery Biscuits at Riverwalk Stadium as they face the Birmingham Barons. Stick around after the game and enjoy the MAX Fireworks Spectacular. For ticket information, visit www. biscuitsbaseball.com

April 4-A Night Out: On Broadway with the Gershwins 6:30-10:30 p.m. Alabama Activity Center. Enjoy a Broadway review performance, dinner, drinks, a silent and live auction, music and dancing at this AUM School of Liberal Arts Gala. All proceeds will support the students and programs of AUMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School of Liberal Arts. For more information, visit www.aum.edu/nightout. April 4- Black Jacket Symphony 8 p.m. Montgomery Performing Arts Center. Black Jacket Symphony returns to Montgomery on Friday, April 4th, performing Purple Rain by Prince. The Black Jacket Symphony has performed for sold-out audiences throughout the Southeast and is excited to bring their incredible music, light and video experience back to Montgomery. For ticket information, visit www.mpaconline.org. April 4, 11, 18 & 28- Harriott II Dinner Cruise 6:30-9:30 p.m. Harriott II Riverboat. Enjoy live entertainment, cash bar, and concessions as you take a relaxing cruise down the river aboard the Harriott II. Ticket prices vary. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 334.625.2100, stop by the box office at 200 Coosa Street or visit www. funontheriver.net. April 5, 12, & 26- Harriott II Getaway Cruise 4:30-7 p.m. Harriott II Riverboat. Get away on the Harriott II and enjoy live entertainment, concessions and a cash bar as you cruise down the Alabama River. Anniversary and birthday packages available. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 334.625.2100, stop by the box office at 200 Coosa Street or visit www.funontheriver.net.

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when? what? where? April 5-6- Zoo Weekend 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum. Mark your calendars today to make plans to join the Zoo for this fun-filled family event. Both the Zoo and Museum will be transformed into a festival-like environment, complete with games, bouncy houses, horse trail rides, live-animal presentations, a variety of food and drinks, live entertainment and much more! Admission is charged. For more details, call the Zoo at 334.240.4900 or visit www.montgomeryzoo.com. April 5- 10th Annual Autism Mudbug Ball 12-5 p.m. Rock Bottom American Pub. Don’t miss the best crawfish boil in town, along with live music and cold beverages! All proceeds are donated to assist with autism programs provided by Easter Seals Central Alabama for families in the River Region. Tickets are limited and on sale now. Early bug tickets are $25 and VIP tickets are $50. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www. autismmudbugball.org. April 6- Montgomery Biscuits Bark in the Park 2:05 p.m. Riverwalk Stadium. Enjoy an afternoon with your furry friend at Riverwalk Stadium as the Biscuits compete against the Birmingham Barons. For ticket information, visit www.biscuitsbaseball.com. April 6, 13, & 27- Harriott II Blues Cruise 5:30-8 p.m. Harriott II Riverboat. Enjoy live entertainment, a cash bar and concessions while taking a cruise on a Sunday afternoon. $15 per child, $20 per adult. For more details or to purchase tickets, call 334.625.2100, stop by the box office at 200 Coosa Street or visit www.funontheriver.net. April 9- 60 Minute Coffee 8-9 a.m. Walker 360. This monthly member event is the perfect way to begin your day. Meet potential clients, make important contacts, and network with chamber executives and community leaders. For more information, visit www. montgomerychamber.com. April 9- Spring Kickball Registration Deadline Montgomery’s World Adult Kickball Association (WAKA) league is open to all individuals 21 and older, small groups and entire teams. Meet new people, experience great weekly social events and get some exercise. For more information or to register for kickball, visit www.kickball. com/ALcapital. April 10- Refresh Your Appearance Without Surgery 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Garrett’s. Join River Region Facial Plastics for this free event at Garrett’s Art of Food. Listen and lunch as Dr. Bowman speaks on refreshing your appearance without surgery. For more information, call 334.270.2003. April 10- 16th Annual Dog-U-Tante Ball 6 p.m. RSA Activity Center. Get your tuxedos and blue jeans ready for the Montgomery Human Society’s 16th Annual Dog-U-Tante Ball. Tickets include cocktails, dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. Proceeds will go to benefit the Montgomery Humane Society. For more event details and ticket information, call 334.409.0622 or visit www. montgomeryhumane.com 94

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when? what? where? April 10 –River Region Facial Plastics presents

“Refresh your Appearance without Surgery”

11 a.m-1 p.m. Garrett’s Restaurant. Space is limited at this special event so be sure to call and reserve your spot. Bring a friend and you both receive 25% off your next injectable or Radiant Skin treatment! For more information call 270.2003 or visit www.riverregionfacialplastics.com. April 12- Montgomery Street Fair TBD. Downtown Montgomery. Come celebrate Montgomery’s local art and musicians by attending this free event in Downtown Montgomery. For more information, visit www.montgomerystreetfair.com. April 12- Second Saturday Featuring Riverwalk

Antique and Classic Car Show

12 p.m. Riverfront Park. Second Saturday returns and 2014 is better than ever! The downtown riverfront is home to so much to see, do and enjoy. Come out and delight in family-friendly activities, arts and crafts, live music and fireworks on the banks of the historic Alabama River. Food vendors will be available for you to indulge in delicious bites from local eateries. With only $1 admission, you can have affordable entertainment while helping the community. Each festival’s admission will be donated to a different local charity. Children 12 and under are free. For more information, visit www.funinmontgomery.com. April 12- Second Saturday Fireworks Cruise 8-10:30 p.m. Harriott II Riverboat. Enjoy live entertainment, concessions and a cash bar as you watch the fireworks show aboard the Harriott II. For more details or to purchase tickets, call 334.625.2100 or visit www.funontheriver.net. April 12- RSVP Cloverdale Pub Crawl 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. Cloverdale Entertainment District. RSVP presents the event of the season with the Cloverdale Pub Crawl! A $5 wristband is your ticket to food and drink specials at all of your favorite Cloverdale hot spots, along with a trolley ride to and from the locations. For more information, call 334.356.4598 or email editor@rsvpmontgomery.com. April 13- Sweet Charity 7 p.m. Davis Theatre. A tender, poignant and consistently funny look at the adventures, or rather misadventures, in the ways of love encountered by the gullible and guileless Charity Valentine - an unlucky soul who always gives her heart and her earnings to the wrong man. For more information, visit www.troy.edu/davistheatre April 14- Business after Hours 5-7 p.m. Infinitus Energy. This popular two-hour informal networking after-work event is the perfect place to exchange business cards and meet potential customers. People do business with people they know. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards and build your customer base! For more information, contact Lynn Norton at 334.240.9431 or Lnorton@montgomerychamber.com.

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when? what? where? April 22- Earth Day Safari 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum. The Earth Day Safari is a fun, educational field trip for students where they can participate in an endangered species scavenger hunt, play Earth Day trivia games and see live animal presentations. For more information, call the zoo at 334.240.4900 or visit www.montgomeryzoo.com. April 22- The Water Coolers 7 p.m. Davis Theatre. Written by real people with regular jobs, “The Water Coolers”’ hilarious brand of song and sketch comedy celebrates anyone who has ever been held captive by a help line, pretended to understand an IT guy, or forced to buy a can of old popcorn by a Thin-Mintcrazed Sales Parent. For more information, visit www.troy. edu/davistheatre April 22-23- Tyler Perry’s Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned

7:30 p.m. Montgomery Performing Arts Center. Tyler Perry presents his new stage play. A single woman meets a man online and the madness only begins there! For more information, visit www.mpaconline.org. April 24- Incredible Injectable Day 9 a.m.-5 p.m. River Region Facial Plastics. Join Dr. Bowman in this all day event and look great doing it! Call River Region Facial Plastics to find out about special deals and to schedule your injectable appointment. Space is limited. For more information, call 334. 270.2003 April 24-26- Toadlick Music Festival TBA. National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds. Toadlick Music Festival is returning to Dothan this spring for 3 days of family-friendly outdoor concerts, food and fun. This year’s line-up will include such stars as The Band Perry, Gary Allan, Merle Haggard, Billy Currington, Colt Ford, Jana Kramer and many more! Ticket prices vary and are available for purchase online or from local ticket vendors. To find out more information about Toadlick Music Festival or to purchase tickets, call 334.669.LICK or visit www.toadlick. com. April 24-26- Boeing Boeing 7:30 p.m.Wetumpka Depot Players. Bernard, a businessman living in France smoothly juggles love affairs with three air hostesses who touch down briefly between flights. Things begin to fall apart as schedules change, flights get delayed and chaos ensues in this hysterical, high-flying fiancée-fueled fiasco! For more information, visit www.wetumpkadepot. com. April 24-30- A Raisin in the Sun 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Cloverdale Playhouse. Enjoy this whimsical and poignant look at class, comedy and the true nature of love by one of America’s most exciting new playwrights, Sarah Ruhl. For more information, call 334.262.1530 or visit www.cloverdaleplayhouse.org.

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when? what? where? April 25-Spring Fashion Luncheon 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Capital City Club. The Capital City Club has teamed up with Dillard’s to present this spring’s best fashions in honor of Administrative Assistant’s Day. A $20 ticket includes lunch and presentation. For more information, call 334.834.9820. April 26- Walk of Life 2013 8:30 a.m. Downtown Montgomery, Tallapoosa Street near the Renaissance.The Walk of Life is the primary fundraising event for the Joy to Life Foundation. While this is a 5K run/ walk, there are a variety of ways to participate-either as a walker, runner, volunteer, survivor or sponsor. How you participate isn’t nearly as important as the reason why. For more information on the Walk of Life, visit www.joytolife. org. April 25- An Evening with Nick Saban 6 p.m. Montgomery Performing Arts Center. Guests will enjoy a special evening of engagement at the Montgomery Performing Arts Center with Nick Saban, current head football coach of the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide and first coach to win four BCS Championship titles. General Admission tickets will begin at $80 with VIP tickets available for $500. Proceeds will go to benefit the Cancer Wellness Foundation. For more event details or to purchase tickets, visit www.cancerwellnessfoundation.org. April 25-27- Timon of Athens Times Vary. Alabama Shakespeare Festival. This special adaptation using modern English was commissioned by the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and will have its world premiere at ASF. When the overly generous Timon realizes he’s given away too many of his worldly goods to people he thinks are his friends, he becomes disillusioned when no one will give any of his stuff back. Despondent, he exiles himself into the forest where he stumbles upon a vast treasure. But this time his plans for the new found fortune are less than altruistic. For ticket information, call 1.800.841.4273 or visit www.asf.net. April 26- Capital City Master Gardeners Annual Plant

Sale

8 a.m. - 12 p.m. First United Methodist Church. This free event brings together local master gardeners with the public to promote the fundraiser and to answer any questions or concerns you might have about your yard or garden. Free demonstrations and soil tests kits will be available. Herbs, heirloom plants, annuals and perennials, vegetable plants, trees, shrubs and garden items will be on site for purchase. For more information, contact Karin Carmichael at 334.271.3084 or visit www.capcitymga.org. May 3- “Riviera Masquerade” 20th Annual Fitzgerald

Gala

6 p.m. The Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum. Enjoy music by the Lo-Fi Loungers, dinner, a flapper costume contest, and a silent auction. $50 per ticket. For more information, call 334.264.4222 or visit www.fitzgeraldmuseum.net.

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Darren Freeman Photography, p. 97 Hello Gorgeous, p. 81 334-215-7827 darrenfreemanphotography.com

hellogorgeousphotography.com aubrie@hellogorgeousphotography.com

Davis Theatre, p. 91, 94, 99 334-241-9567 troy.edu/davistheatre

Hello BABY, p. 47

334-279-6555 capitolhyundai.net

Dignity Memorial, p. 53

334-239-8884 avibrantlifestyle.com

Central, p. 22 334-517-1155 central129coosa.com

Dougs 2, p. 72

resource directory AAA Auto Rentals, p. 24 334-356-1800

Alabama Shakespeare Festival, p. 89 334-271-5353 asf.net

Alfa- Billy Bradford, p. 96 334-277-5785

All Med for Women, p. 45

334-323-4000 goallmed.com

Arbors on Taylor, p. 97 334-386-2655 thearborsontaylor.com Ariccia at The Hotel at Auburn University, p. 57 334-844-5140 auhcc.com

Bell & Corwin, p. 79 Budweiser, p. 4

334-263-1681 anheuser-busch.com

Café Louisa, p. 65

334-264-4241 cafelouisa.com

Capitol Chevrolet, p. 13 1-800-410-0503 capitolchevrolet.com

Capitol Hyundai, p. 13

Charles Anthony’s at the Pub,

p. 2 334-281-3911 charlesanthonysatthepub.com

334-272-3131 dignitymemorial.com

334-396-7120 dougs2.com

Hellobabyphoto.com

Hue Studio, p. 27

Iberia Bank Mortgage- Heather Worby, p. 91 334-277-9011 iberiabankmortgage.com

Dr. Steven Mackey, p. 87

Irish Bred Pub, p. 87 334-834-7559 irishbredmontgomery.com

Charlotte’s Jewelry, p. 52 334-396-1919 charlottesdiamondjewelers.com

Dream Court Montgomery, p. 93 334-414-1980 dreamcourt.org

Jamison Alexander Hair Studio, p. 46 334-354-4028 rjalex05@gmail.com

City Grill, p. 98

Dreamland, p. 6

Kim Box, p. 78

Filet & Vine, p. 86 334-262-8463 filetandvine.com

LaJolla, p. 49 334-356-2600 lajollamontgomery.com

Garbo’s Hair Salon, p. 25

Martha’s Place, p. 22

334-244-0960

Classic Montgomery, p. 8 1-800-734-9917 classicmontgomery.net

Cloverdale Pub Crawl, p. 88

334-396-4598 rsvp-montgomery.com

Cohen’s Electronics & Appliances, p. 15

334-277-8890 thinkcohens.com

Colonial Commercial Reality,

p. 31 334-270-6700 colonialcommercial.net

334-263-1400 drstevenmackey.com

334-273-7427 dreamlandbbq.com

334-277-2930

Garrett’s Art of Food, p. 22

334-396-9950 garrettsartoffood.com

Graham Woods, p. 75

334-387-3333

Hampstead, p. 41, 43

334-270-6730 hampsteadliving.com

334-491-0409 kimboxphotography.com

334-356-7165 marthasplace-montgomery-al.com

Massage Envy, p. 77 334-272-8787 massageenvy.com

Mellow Mushroom, p. 25, 34 334-213-6443 (Montgomery) 334-290-2088 (Prattville) mellowmushroom.com

Montgomery Aesthetics MedSpa, p. 46, 86 334-356-1912 medspamontgomery.com

Montgomery Humane Society, p. 46 334-409-0622 montgomeryhumane.com

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, p. 94 334-240-4333 mmfa.org

Montgomery Performing Arts Center,

p. 7 334-481-5100 mpaconline.com

Montgomery Zoo, p. 91 334-240-4800 montgomeryzoo.com Mugshots Grill and Bar, p. 72 334-277-1682 mugshotsgrillandbar.com

New Park Living, p. 100 334-215-9215 newparkliving.com

Newk’s Eatery, p. 90

newks.com

Painted Pink, p. 95 334-834-2220

Pamala’s Boutique, p. 50

334-239-8650 pamalasboutique.com

Pike Road Butcher Block, p. 96

334-647-1314

Pine Bar, p. 79 334-239-9061 thepinebar.com 98

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Pure Barre, p. 87 334-834-7790 purebarre.com Regions Mortgage, p. 99

334-213-1340 regionsmortgage.com

Renaissance, p. 12 334-481-5000 renaissancemontgomery.com River Region Facial Plastics, p. 25

334-270-2003 riverregionfacialplastics.com

River Region TV-JT and Leanne, p. 50

334-380-1951 riverregion.tv

Saza Serious Italian, p. 5

334-495-7292 sazapizza.com

Second Saturdays, p. 30

funinmontgomery.com

Shoppes at EastChase, p. 10 334-279-6046 theshoppesateastchase.com Sinclairs, p. 35

334-834-7462 sinclairsrestaurants.com

Southern Muscle & Fitness, p. 21

334-356-3407

Splurge, p. 72 334-593-1305 State Farm, p. 35 Breck Honea 334-272-8423 breckhonea.com

Taste of Prattville, p. 92 prattvillerotary.com

Taylor Crossing Animal Hospital, p. 60 334-260-8787 taylorcrossingvet.com

timeless Davis Theatre Where elegance brings Historical Landmark in Downtown Montgomery

your event alive.

The Chapel at the Waters, p. 35 334-272-3200 thewatersal.com

Give your event the splendor and grace of this beautifully restored 1930s treasure.

The Marriott Legends, p. 81

334-290-1235 marriott.com

Tomatinos, p. 65 334-264-4241 tomatinos.com

• Impressive facility to rent at reasonable and competitive rates for special events • Amazing sound and specialized lighting • Large stage and dressing rooms • Great for theatrical presentations, concerts, dance troupes, commencements and guest speakers expecting large audiences

Troy University, p. 101 334-670-3100 troy.edu

Tucker Pecan, p. 65 334-262-4470 tuckerpecan.com Tulotoma Outdoors, p. 79

Learn more at: 334-241-9567 or e-mail davistheatre@troy.edu

Wares Jewelry, p. 9 334-386-9273 waresjewelry.com

Waters, p. 3 334-272-3200 thewatersal.com

www.troy.edu

Wind Creek Casino Wetumpka, p. 102 1-866-WIND-360 windcreekwetumpka.com

(click on Montgomery Campus, then go to Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts)

YMCA, p. 93

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