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from the GIRLS The River Region Guide for All Things Social vol. 10, Iss.7

We are happy to help the American Cancer Society reveal the esteemed 2017 Best Dressed Ball nominees. This issue features Montgomery’s best-dressed men and women who will all raise money for the fight against cancer. Get to know them in our cover feature article and make plans to attend the Best Dressed Ball on October 28 at The Shoppes at EastChase. Tear out our football schedule that includes SEC teams as well as local colleges, and be sure to check out our Reply Yes feature for outfit inspiration for your Saturdays Down South. Our local shops have all you need to score great fashion! If you are looking for new entertainment options, flip over to Connections and read about ESCAPEOLOGY, a place for premium escape games and an amazing virtual reality experience in downtown Montgomery. Craving a casual date night or a fun place to hang with the guys? Check out Table Talk to read all about Wingers, a family-owned restaurant with delicious wings, burgers, salads and more. For a look into a local band with good music and grounded values, flip over to Now Hear This and read about Jason Givens and the Wanderers. We have a feeling you’ll be making plans to see one of their shows! Our calendar is full of activities taking place this fall, including Zoobilation, Fido Fest, The Holiday Market, Riverwalk Wine Festival, Broadway under the Stars, Oktoberfest events and more. Make plans to attend these great events. For weekly event updates, visit our website and sign up to receive our weekly email blast to stay in the know of all things social - www.rsvp-montgomery.com/weekly-blast. Happy Fall!

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Anne Catharine is wearing a tie-neck top by Crosby paired with a black, panel-front skirt by Finders. This outfit would be a showstopper in Tuscaloosa! Painted Pink 14

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Miller is a Capstone cutie in this Alabama hat and crimson pullover by Southern Point Co. Kinnucan’s at The Shoppes at EastChase

Carolina’s off-the-shoulder top and flatfront shorts with zipper detail by Lucy Paris is perfect for a victory! Dillard’s at The Shoppes at EastChase

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Casey is wearing a performance knit from Peter Millar’s collegiate collection, sateen stretch fivepocket pants from Peter Millar paired with a crimson and white corded stretch belt by Martin Dingman. The Locker Room

Zac is wearing a Plainswear sport shirt exclusively by The Locker Room, paired with Peter Millar denim and a suede belt by Martin Dingman. The Locker Room

Miller’s houndstooth shirt is a subtle nod to the legendary Coach Byrant. Outfit by Southern Marsh. Kinnucan’s at The Shoppes at EastChase; Belt from The Locker Room

Maddie is wearing a floral, lace-up romper by Lovers + Friends. The colors are perfect because the outfit could work for an Alabama or Auburn game! Painted Pink

Alexâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Show Me Your Mumu striped jean Bam Bam Bells paired with a Show Me Your Mumu sweater crop top is a stadium stand out, and the Jill Massey initial necklace and gold cuffs complete the look. Splurge

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Mimi is rocking these Mother Denim jeans and an off-the-shoulder blouse by Glam. This is a go-to outfit for any game day! Crimson tassel earrings add the perfect amount of detail. Welle Studio

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Samantha’s Show Me Your Mumu Arianna dress is a versatile choice, and these Matisse fringe platforms and Vanessa Mooney “Y” necklace complete this chic look. Splurge

Elizabeth Anne is wearing a tie-front skirt by Glam paired with a tucked-in Z Supply tank. This outfit is perfect for a War Eagle game day! Welle Studio

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By Angela Hardrave • Photos by Stephen Poff What’s better than looking fabulous? Looking fabulous for a fantastic cause, of course! That’s exactly the combination you will find at Montgomery’s Best Dressed Ball. The Best Dressed Ball is Montgomery’s premiere event for young professionals. This event honors the top 10 men and women who not only dress sharply and present themselves professionally, but are also recognized for their leadership and continued contributions to our community. This is the second year for this exciting event, which will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017, from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. at The Shoppes at EastChase. Suzanna Wasserman, marketing manager at The Shoppes at EastChase and chairperson for the Best Dressed Ball, said, “The evening will be packed with dancing, entertainment, dining and auctions, and will culminate in a fashion show. The event will showcase Montgomery’s finest restaurants, wines, spirits and brews to create an evening not to be forgotten.” Last year’s gala had some “outrageously splendid overthe-top” live auction packages such as spa packages, jewelry, several big ticket items, and more, and boasted a great selection of food and music. Wasserman explained the history of the event and its introduction to the River Region. “Best Dressed Ball was started in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with the American Cancer Society. Meredith Wills with the American Cancer Society had the initiative to bring the event to Montgomery. She recruited Taylor Dunn and me to serve as chairs for the inaugural event in Montgomery. After visiting two other Best Dressed Ball events in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, the team created the first event in October of 2016. With over 400 attendees, the inaugural Best Dressed Ball raised over $95,000 to help in the fight against cancer.

The community response to this campaign has been incredible!” Wasserman said. Proceeds from the campaign benefit the American Cancer Society in its efforts to fight against cancer in every community. According to their statistics, approximately 1.7 million new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed this year, and over 500,000 Americans will lose their battle with the disease. They want to change that. With over three million volunteers “saving lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by cancer,” they are the largest private, not-for-profit funder of cancer research in the United States and have invested over $4 billion in research since 1946. The American Cancer Society has been a part of saving more than 1.5 million lives over the past two decades and have contributed to a 20 percent decline in cancer death rates since 1991 and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. Many of the young professionals chosen for the Best Dressed Ball have some connection with cancer, which makes the nomination even more meaningful to those involved. Tickets and sponsorship information can be found at montgomerysbestdressed.org or by calling Meredith Wills at 314.612.8177. Last year’s sponsors included The Shoppes at EastChase, Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in Montgomery, and Pure Barre, as well as several health organizations, foundations, law firms, media outlets and individuals. Whether you attend the ball, sponsor the event, or even donate to the American Cancer Society, you are taking part in an amazing event that honors some deserving individuals in the River Region and helps those who are battling overwhelming odds to hopefully and prayerfully celebrate another year with those they love.

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Abby Lowery Abby graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill and works as an account manager with Lundbeck Pharmaceuticals where she is dedicated to improving the lives of patients with epilepsy. She and her husband, Brian, have four children. Abby participates in honor of her mother, Marilyn Nicholson, a breast cancer survivor.

Alexia was awarded a track and field scholarship to Mississippi State University, where she met her husband of nine years, Michael Henig, who moved her to Montgomery. Together, they have two beautiful daughters. Alexia is the proud owner of Splurge, a women’s clothing boutique that was recently awarded the 2017 Best Boutique in Montgomery by the Montgomery Advertiser Readers’ Choice Awards. She claims that one of the most rewarding aspects of her job is assisting ladies, of all ages, in personal styling. She loves helping them to not only look great, but also seeing them radiate with confidence when finding that perfect outfit. She participates in honor of her paternal grandmother, who was diagnosed with leukemia in 2011 and is still currently fighting this horrible disease. She also dedicates her walk to both of her husband’s late grandmothers, one was a three-time breast cancer survivor and lived a wonderful long life post cancer, and the other was cut short due to Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

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Anna is a graduate of the University of Alabama. She is an active member of the Junior League of Montgomery and serves as a volunteer for a number of local charitable organizations, while also keeping up with the couple’s two children. Stephen is a Montgomery native and graduate of the University of Alabama and University of Alabama School of Law. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Rushton Stakely and specializes in professional liability and healthcare litigation. Anna and Stephen are participating in memory of Anna’s grandmother, Marjorie Bishop Green, and Stephen’s coach and friend, John Tatum, who both passed away after a battle with cancer.

Brooke Bishop Brooke is a sixth grade English teacher at The Montgomery Academy. Brooke was voted “Best Teacher” in The Montgomery Advertiser’s Best of the Best awards in 2016, and she also served as a coach for Girls on the Run in the River Region. Brooke and her husband, Alan, have one daughter. Brooke lost both of her grandfathers to cancer. However, her mother is a breast cancer survivor and has been in remission for 10 years.

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Bryan Parker Bryan holds a master’s degree in economic and workforce development from the University of Southern Mississippi and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Auburn University Montgomery. He serves as the economic development representative at PowerSouth Energy, where he directs economic and community development initiatives throughout PowerSouth’s service territory. Although Bryan stays busy with work, serving on multiple boards and enjoying time with his new wife, Katy, he is proud to help bring awareness for this cause.

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Chantel graduated from Alabama State University with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in business/marketing and secondary education. She works as the general manager, catering manager and marketing director at Peppertree Steaks N Wines and also teaches continuing education wine classes through Auburn University Montgomery. She is married to Andrew and she has one son, Lawrence, aka LJ. Her grandfather lost his battle with colon cancer, and she participates in his honor.

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Elizabeth Kimbrough Elizabeth traded in her masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in music to become a lifestyle blogger. She also serves as a social media and marketing strategist for Ashley Gilbreath Interior Design. Elizabeth and her husband have two children. You can follow her for all things family, fashion and everything in between via Instagram at @elizabethbkimbrough. Elizabeth is participating in honor of her father, who defeated his battle with stage four cancer and has been cancer free since 2004.

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Derrick grew up in Scottsboro, Alabama, and attended The University of Alabama in Huntsville and graduated with a degree in interior design. He currently works as an agent with Allstate Insurance but loves to flip houses. In his spare time, he enjoys visiting the lake and the beach and spending time with his two dogs, Cash and Jack. SEPT / OCT 2017 RSVP 35

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Jason was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and now lives in the Old Cloverdale area of Montgomery. He is a financial advisor with McDonald & Hagen Wealth Management. He also serves on the board of directors for Hospice of Montgomery. Jason and his wife, Alice, are committed to helping patients and families in the fight against cancer. They are proud supporters of the research, education and preventative measures funded by the American Cancer Society.

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Kevin serves as the IT director for The Center for Pain and enjoys playing soccer and volunteering with the Habitat for Humanity and is looking to help raise awareness and funding for cancer research after losing an aunt and grandmother to cancer in 2004. Kevin is dedicated to giving back to the community and doing his part to help serve the cause where he can.

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Kwantrice Nettles Kwantrice is a graduate of Troy University, with a degree in business management. She is employed at Baptist Medical Center South where she serves as the manager of Patient Access. Kwantrice has two children and is a volunteer for many community causes, as well as an active member of the Freewill Missionary Baptist Church where she supports the youth and young adult ministry. She became passionate about raising cancer awareness after witnessing her Uncle Bennon Provitt’s and close friend, Dr. Tomeka Danielle Russell’s courageous battles against the disease.

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Lauren Bishop Lauren is a graduate of Huntingdon College, finishing in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts in kinesiology and human performance. After college, she chose to follow her passion for skin care and makeup and became a licensed aesthetician. Lauren is the owner of Montgomery Aesthetics. She is thrilled to be an honoree of Montgomery’s Best Dressed Ball so that she can help raise money for cancer research. Her grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016 at age 88, so this cause is near to her heart. Lauren is proud to report that her grandmother survived breast cancer and is doing well.

Leo is the pastor of The Pattern, a contemporary congregation of believers in Montgomery. He has done foreign mission work in Africa, India and Haiti, as he strived to be an extension of the body of Christ to the people of those nations and countries. Leo is a singer and songwriter who loves to express his love for God through the conduit of Christian music. Leo is married to Jessica Lewis, and they have three children. He is a graduate of Leadership Montgomery class XXXII. Cancer has claimed the lives of each of his grandparents, so this cause is near and dear to his heart.

Leo Lewis, Jr. Patrick Skelton Patrick has worked, managed and owned some of the finest restaurants that Montgomery has to offer. After spending a little over five years as the general manager of The Capital City Club, Patrick and his wife Ashley have new ambitions for Montgomery’s culinary enthusiasts. Patrick’s idea of a good time is being intertwined in the sounds, smells and all the moving parts that make a restaurant successful. But he says it doesn’t compare to a day on the beach with his wife and son. Stay tuned for more information on his ventures.

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Dr. Jones is a graduate of OSU medical school and completed his obstetrics and gynecology residency at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. He is a robotic-trained daVinci surgeon for the Jackson Clinic, specializing in women’s healthcare. Philip and his wife, Emily, are blessed with four children. Philip lost his mother to ovarian cancer when he was only ten years old. He honors her life, and others touched by cancer, by participating in Montgomery’s Best Dressed Ball.

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You have sixty minutes. Sixty minutes to find clues, solves puzzles and riddles, and escape. ESCAPOLOGY, a new interactive gaming experience that opened in Montgomery on May 10th, is bringing people together as they act like sleuths, like Sherlock Holmes doing his best investigative work to break out of Budapest or Hong Kong. The catch is, you and your team are on the clock. An hour is the maximum amount of time you have to make your escape. Can you do it? A lot of people have found they can, and a lot of people have found ESCAPOLOGY to be an experience that joins them together as families or employees.

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The premise is simple: Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to work as team, gathering in a group to work out a “whodunnit” scenario and break free of your location. With six themed rooms ranging in difficulty, ESCAPOLOGY is the place to be to test your wit and your skills as a problem solver. It’s not only a good time, ESCAPOLOGY also works as a bonding experience – one where colleagues, parents and children, or friends can work with one another toward the same goal – to get out.

work comes in. Once inside, you’ll feel as if you’re there – in Budapest or in Hong Kong, trying to escape a train or an 800-ton Chinese ship. The rooms are designed with precise detail, making you and your group feel as though you have slipped back in time, to another country or another period in history.

“ESCAPOLOGY has put in a lot of time and energy to make sure it’s an experience where you get lost, and you really do,” said General Manager Miles Smith. “It works really well for team building, and companies come here to bring people together. Corporate team building is huge. One of our larger markets is the team building experience. Employees are put in a room, and they have fun. They let their guard down very easily. Families also come in and forget about the arguments at home.”

“With ‘Budapest Express,’ you’re a detective in 1931 on a train from France to Budapest, and you truly feel like you’re on a train car during that time,” Smith said. “It’s chic and over the top; everything is designed to be very time-sensitive, making you feel like you’re somewhere else, but the goal is to escape back to Montgomery, Alabama.” ESCAPOLOLGY isn’t a game for children. It isn’t a game for adults. It’s a game for everyone. There is no right age to play, and for an hour, while you and your group scour for clues, you’re engrossed, transported back in time or somewhere far away while you fight your way back home.

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After you pick your room, you’re locked in. For the truthfully, there is no demographic. It’s a unique gaming beginner, Smith recommends “Cuban Crisis” or experience in a challenging atmosphere. I’ve even seen a “Antidote,” and for the best detective, or for those not blind man complete one of the challenges. ESCAPOLOGY afraid of the ultimate challenge, rooms like “Budapest is a place where people or businesses come together and BOOK ONLINE Express” or “Shanghaied” are where the real private eye build cohesion among each other.”

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Aside from the themed rooms, ESCAPOLOGY has a virtual reality gaming center, and Smith notes that the space can also be used to book corporate events or Christmas parties. From customized packages to corporate team building, ESCAPOLOGY offers a reason to come together; this isn’t your usual night out. “ESCAPOLOGY isn’t like anything else in Montgomery, and you see that right away,” Smith said. “Our employees range from magicians to graphic designers, and from the lobby to the private room, it’s an amazing space. We want people to leave ESCAPOLOGY with a smile on their face.”

For more information, visit www.escapology.com or call 334.523.1947. For ten percent off your first visit, mention RSVP Magazine.

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the LIST SYDNEY FOSTER At 22 years old, Sydney Foster has not wasted any time becoming influential in the Montgomery social world. She currently works as the staff photographer for Governor Kay Ivey. Sydney is also a fulltime student at Alabama State University and serves in the United States Air Force. A native of Montgomery, Sydney is thankful for the influence Montgomery’s community has had on her success. She mentors select high school students in photography, allowing them experience and advice as often as possible. She says, “I love that I can inspire people through my works, not only that, but I get to meet so many people and encourage and uplift them.” Sydney has always put God first in her life. An avid event planner, Sydney enjoys interacting with friends and finding new connections and interests within them. She especially loves spending time with her nephew, Isiah, and checking out the new additions to Kru on Mt. Meigs Road.

GARRETT SMITH At 25 years old, Garrett Smith has not wasted any time finding a business he loves. Garrett has served as a realtor and property manager of Partners Realty for the past three years. He says, “The biggest obstacle I have faced in my career so far has been finding my voice; it’s tough to sit down with a client 10 to 25 years your senior as a 25-year-old man and explain the workings of a real-estate transaction. I am continually learning and growing my skills.” He has built many long-lasting relationships with his clients and hopes to continue this practice in the years to come. Garrett is a graduate of Troy University and Hooper Academy. He merits his family with impacting his life most significantly, saying they instilled the value of hard work in him at a young age. In his free time, Garrett enjoys spending time outdoors and cheering on his favorite football teams, Auburn University and Troy University. His favorite part about Montgomery is the rich history and unique feel of the Cloverdale area.

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MICHAEL FRITZ Michael Fritz certainly stays busy as he juggles working as an attorney for Fritz Law Firm, LLC, serving as an Army Reserve JAG officer, and teaching as an adjunct professor at Auburn University Montgomery. Originally from Clarksville, Georgia, Michael moved to the River Region to attend Auburn University Montgomery. After eight years of working for the federal government, Michael knew he wanted to enter private practice. He says, “When I opened my own practice, I had zero clients and zero income. I had to start from scratch.” Michael thrives on the relief he provides to his clients. He aids them on the path to financial recovery, something he says allows for a “fresh start.” Michael has a love for both law and Montgomery, something evident in the location of his office- sitting right between the place where Rosa Parks was forced to the back of the bus and the courthouse where Judge Johnson ruled doing so was unconstitutional. In his free time, Michael leads the Montgomery Ultimate Frisbee League and serves on the Montgomery City/County Library Board. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have two sons, 20-year-old Michael Fritz Jr. and 18-year-old William.

HEATHER SANSOM Heather Sansom has been working in the dental field for eleven years and currently works as a dental hygienist at Mathews and Mathews Dental. Heather has also been an instructor for the Central Alabama Dental Assisting School for three years, something she is very passionate about. But, her true passions lie in her nonprofit work. Heather says, “It has been on my heart for a long time to start a nonprofit. In September of 2016, I made that heartfelt dream a reality.” Dentistry Ministry serves those in Montgomery’s community who are in desperate need of dental care. Heather and Dr.Wright Mathews have made a huge impact already and hope to see this success continue. The biggest influences on Heather’s life have been her faith, family and dental mentors. She is the wife of Coley, and together the couple has a one-year-old daughter named Sydney. Heather attends Centerpoint Fellowship in Pike Road, where she enjoys teaching children’s church.

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SONYA GRIFFIN After seven years of self-doubt, Sonya Griffin finally followed her dream of opening her own boutique. BOA Style Boutique serves as Sonya’s affirmation that her goals have been achieved. She says, “I had a friend who told me many years before opening the boutique, ‘close your eyes and jump’ and eventually I did. I finally told myself, even if it fails, at least you tried.” When Sonya is not running her boutique, she also serves as the global clinical manager for a large clinical research organization. A graduate of UAB and Troy, Sonya has degrees in biology, cytotechnology, and management. She is from Brundidge, Alabama, but loves living in Montgomery and is thankful for Montgomery’s residents and receptiveness of BOA. She merits the late Dr. Robert B. Adams as the primary driving factor in her success. He bestowed upon her self-confidence unlike anything she had ever experienced. In Sonya’s free time, she enjoys spending time with family, shopping and cooking.

LAURA VILLALOBOS When Laura Villalobos discovered her love for the art of ballet, she never looked back. At age 17, Laura decided to pursue a career in dance. She met her husband while dancing at the Nevada Ballet Theater. Since then, the couple has traveled the United States sharing their careers on stage. Laura currently serves as the co-artistic director of the Montgomery Ballet, director of the Montgomery Ballet School, and principal dancer with the Montgomery Ballet. She says, “There are not many minority females in my position; I am currently the only Asian-American female artistic director of a professional ballet company in the United States.” Balancing her career and family is a huge priority in Laura’s life. She is married to Joseph and has two daughters, Lydianna and Angelina. Laura thanks her husband for being the biggest influence in her career and says, “He saw potential in me, and took my drive and helped me to develop, strengthen and refine my abilities; I can honestly say that I would not be where I am now if I had not met him.” During her family’s free time, Laura enjoys going to Blount Park and the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. She is an avid small-business supporter and enjoys finding new places to eat in Montgomery.

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JESSIE ROSA Jessie Rosa serves as the senior director of athletics at Auburn University at Montgomery. During a time where AUM is undergoing a lot of change, such as transitioning to NCAA Division II from the NAIA, Jessie is constantly facing new challenges at her job. But those challenges do not deter her from what she considers is the most important part: “We bring in 18-year-old young adults and see them develop into educated contributors to their local community and society in general. I love the fact that our student-athletes come into their own when they are a part of our program. And when they come back to campus to visit, you really feel a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction that the result is exactly what it should be — development of the person as a whole.” Jessie’s favorite part of being athletic director is connecting her student-athletes to the community. AUM’s athletes generated over 570 volunteer hours on 26 different community projects last year. As a recent colon cancer survivor, Jessie’s strength is apparent in every aspect of her life. Jessie’s wife, Brittney, and daughter, Charlee Marie, serve as her main supporters as she continues to influence AUM and Montgomery.

ERIC SALAS Eric Salas’ career has certainly been filled with variety and change. He currently serves as an active-duty Air Force instructor at MaxwellGunter Air Force base. His other job titles have included highlights such as surf shop manager, jet engine mechanic and fitness spokesmodel. In 2014, Eric began writing for HUMANFITPROJECT with Men’s Fitness. He decided to leave the company and has not looked back since. In January of 2017, Eric launched his website and decided to follow his love for photography full time. He says, “Documenting life is thrilling to me. Every day is different, people change and nothing stays gold forever but my camera can make sure the memories remain.” Eric’s unique point of view allows him to capture sights in the River Region unlike any other photographer. Eric calls Tampa, Florida, home but has enjoyed living in Montgomery since moving here in 2014. His parents have been a driving factor in his success so far, even contributing to his camera purchases. When Eric is not capturing the sights of Montgomery, he can be found surfing, cooking and salsa dancing. Eric’s rates are very reasonable; in fact, he says he can be paid in mac and cheese.

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upside down smiles in my direction. My naturally curious mind and a few recent conversations have led me to further inquire about this somewhat new and controversial practice.

We can all think of things we once turned our nose up to and now find quite delightful. However, there is one unique culinary item that I just can’t quite wrap my mind around. Placentophagy is the practice of consuming the placenta after child delivery. I’m not sure I would even mention this postpartum delicacy at the dinner table without receiving some

As I began preparing for this topic, I did have a discussion with my good friend Dr. Jason Gentry, an OB-GYN here in Montgomery. Apparently, although the practice is not common in Montgomery, there are those among us who have consumed the afterbirth. Typically, the decision needs to be made well in advance of the delivery and proper arrangements will need to be made. After the delivery, the placenta is harvested by a company representative who will then process the placenta into the delicacy of your choice. Popular options may include making a placenta, strawberry and banana smoothie, making a nice pate’, a pepperoni like pizza dish is an option, or some may do it like they do it at the Florabama- eat it raw like an oyster. I’m not sure how much hot sauce and crackers I would need, but I’m thinking a bottle of Sriracha would be about right. A new method some mothers may choose is to have the placenta encapsulated and take it in the

s a boy from South Alabama, I was raised on a traditional Southern cuisine. I will always remember those special occasions coming home to visit my parents and my mom would always ask for dinner requests. A typical mom-favorite might include homemade chicken ’n dumplings, black-eyed peas, fried okra or maybe a nice meatloaf. I used to think there could be no better meal than the food cooked with love by my mother. It was predictable. It was consistent. It was good! As I moved outside of Alabama and began expanding my culinary taste buds, I grew to enjoy other unique foods. Sushi quickly became a favorite food of mine. I remember the expression on my parent’s faces when I told them I had just indulged in a nice piece of raw tuna- they were just shy of disgusted.

pill form. I think taking a pill takes the excitement out of the experience. I consider myself a pretty rational person, and I had to seek out the motivation for this en vogue idea. Experts like Alicia Silverspoon and one of the Kardashians have testified that this practice may reduce the risk of postpartum depression, improve breast milk production and promote healing after delivery. Other experts in the medical field worry about the unintended and unknown consequences of eating the raw placenta or human parts. There is no question the placenta is a nutrient-rich organ that provides the perfect amount of nourishment to a developing baby. The question remains whether the placenta offers any benefit to the mother. A recent case was published that linked an infant’s bacterial infection to the passage of bacteria from the placenta thru the breast milk to the baby. The baby was treated appropriately and no long-term consequences were experienced.

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Another interesting justification of this behavior relies on the practice of other mammals. Since I was not raised on a farm and never spent much time watching live animal births, I also needed to rely on the expert testimony of others. I have now been formally educated on the common practice of animal placentophagy. I’m not sure my eldest dog, Abita, would participate in this practice, but my youngest dog, Sophie, has no problem eating dirt and Abita’s poop, so I could imagine her indulging in a placenta, raw-oyster style. There are currently studies underway which aim to determine if placenophagy is actually beneficial to the postpartum mother. Until those studies have resulted, we must rely on opinions and anecdotal evidence. But you know what they say about opinions, they’re like bellybuttons - everybody has one. So, if you are currently pregnant or are blessed to carry a child one day, I would encourage you to seek out further medical evidence when considering placentophagy. Alicia Silverspoon starred in many popular movies, and I would submit to you her hit film “Clueless” might be descriptive of her expert opinion when it involves medical matters.

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J ason G i vens and the WAN D E R E R S

Jason Givens and the Wanderers have taken Montgomery’s music scene by storm over the past year. The band has seen its fair share of the spotlight after opening for Montgomery Gentry at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival and drawing one of the biggest crowds The Shoppes at EastChase’s event Sounds of Summer has ever seen. After learning to play guitar at age 10, Jason Givens knew he had found his life’s calling. A native of Montgomery, Jason has been playing around the capital city for over 10 years. Aside from being the namesake of his band, Jason also serves many roles in his everyday life: husband to Sarah Anne Givens, father to three, guitar teacher to many students across Montgomery, worship leader at Vaughn Forest

Church, and songwriter. As the years passed, Jason spent a lot of time writing, composing and perfecting his music. With the welcoming of his first child, Jason knew it was time to finally release his own album. In 2014, “Falling in Love” was released on iTunes. All five songs were written by Jason himself and paint the story of his journey with his wife, Sarah Anne. One unique quality not seen in many bands today is the strong moral belief and faith portrayed in each member of Jason Givens and the Wanderers. Jason remarks that his faith has been a huge driving force in his career thus far. He says, “As a Christian, it’s not just about playing at church then playing somewhere else- like they’re separate. No, I am a Christian wherever I go and that shows in

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my music.” Life in the music business is not always without temptation, but with God leading him and his band, Jason knows their values will prevail. His family has also played a vital role in his music, “It’s made music personal, whether it’s someone else’s music or my own. Songs can make you cry a lot easier when you’re a dad.” Jason’s own song, “Sights on Tennessee” is written about how much he misses his family while he is away from home. The love he has for his family is evident in any song he writes or performs. Jason Givens and the Wanderers is the perfect mix of country, Blues and rock ‘n’ roll. It is not uncommon to see one bandmate in cowboy boots and another in Converse tennis shoes. Their juxtaposed look matches their eclectic mix of music- something for everyone. For Jason, it is country all the way. He loves everything from Willie Nelson to The Eagles to Zac Brown. Specifically, he enjoys the intentional writing and story behind the songs. Chris Kratzer (bass guitarist) has more of the Pop/Funk feel in his style while the rest of the band- Fowler Holding (drums and guitar) and Stefan Slade (keys) - is a perfect mix between the two. Backstage, Jason and his bandmates look like any other group of buddies. “We have a great time together,” Jason remarks, “we really appreciate each other.”

Jason and his bandmate, Chris, have seen their band and families grow together over the past year. Two of their most prominent shows have been marked not only by success of the band, but also by the welcoming of two new fans into their lives. Jason and his wife had their third child less than three hours after a successful show at River Jam. Similarly, Chris and his wife had their baby just a few hours before the Montgomery Gentry show. Jason assures his fans that no babies are expected anytime soon, but it is certainly an exciting time for the band. So, what’s next for Jason Givens and the Wanderers? “I would love to have a couple of albums of original music, be touring or even just write music for other artists,” Jason says. Until Jason and the Wanderers make it big, be sure to keep up with the band on their Facebook page, Jason Givens and the Wanderers. Watch their pre-show vlogs, performance excerpts and the genuine interactions between each bandmate. Also, keep up with all their upcoming show dates and contact information for booking inquiries should you want to enjoy a great band with great values at your next event.

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GROCERIES DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR By Angela Hardgrave

You may get some weird looks if you go to your local grocery store in pajamas, but what if the store came to you? Shopping from your comfy couch, waiting for your bread and milk to be delivered to your door—yes, please! One company makes that happen and has now expanded into the River Region. Shipt, a grocery delivery company, makes your dreams come true…if your dreams include having your groceries at your door in about an hour.

Shipt is a company with Southern roots, founded in Birmingham in 2014 by CEO Bill Smith. It has seen huge growth since then and is now in over 60 cities across the United States. Julie Coop, Shipt’s outreach and events team lead, shared some of the company’s history and philosophy. “Bill Smith started Shipt after he and his wife made a trip to the grocery store with their two young children (you can imagine what a challenge that can be), and as he was dreading going into the store, he had his ‘aha moment,’’ Coop said. She continued, “Shipt was founded with core values of convenience and quality, and our shoppers display an unparalleled level of customer service. They’re knowledgeable, friendly and personable. They are the bread and butter of Shipt and we are so proud of them.”

shoppers in each city. Coop said, “One of the things we’re most proud of at Shipt is the level of quality our shoppers provide. Not only are they super knowledgeable, but they’re attentive as well. On one of my very first orders, I had a bag of tortilla chips in my basket. My shopper noticed that I had chips, but no salsa or queso. So she asked if she could pick those up for me as well. She went out of her way to make sure that I had exactly what I needed and that my order was shopped exactly the way I would shop it myself. This is the kind of shopper that we hire and they are a huge piece of Shipt’s success!” “We are always accepting applicants! Our shoppers are our secret weapons, so we’re very selective in whom we hire. We’re looking for shoppers with a good knowledge of the grocery store and a knack for customer service. Applicants undergo a video interview and a background check,” said Coop. Coop loves working with Southern-based Shipt. She said, “We’re in the business of helping people out and saving them time! The fact that we’re able to make people happy and that they’re able to spend more time doing what’s important to them makes it all worth it! We love meeting new people from cities all across the U.S., but Alabama does hold a very special place in our hearts. Our Alabama members play a huge role in Shipt’s success. The city of Birmingham and the state as a whole has accepted us with open arms. They’re just as proud of us as we are to be Alabama-bred!” To sign up for Shipt’s grocery delivery program or to apply to be a Shipt Shopper, visit shipt.com.

Here’s how Shipt works: first, sign up for a membership, which is $99 per year. Members receive unlimited deliveries for 365 days. Download the app and start shopping! Shipt’s awesome team of shoppers who can, “pick a perfect mango with their eyes closed and navigate 40,000 grocery items faster than you can say ‘organic gluten-free pastry flour,’’’ go the store, select the items on the member’s list, and deliver them to their home or business on the same day. Shipt is adding a new city to their service area weekly, and they plan to be in more than 100 cities by next summer. All of that growth requires a great team of

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Table Talk

WINGERS SPORTS GRILL By Anna Shay Wasden • Photos by Nick Drollette

At Wingers Sports Grill, the food possibilities are endless. A staple in Montgomery since 2004, Lee Peña and his wife, Mison, have been serving up some of the most unique combinations to grace our Capital City. After reopening in 2014, the growth for Wingers has been exponential. Recently, they opened their doors in Auburn and are very optimistic that business will take off this football season. But two restaurants were not enough for Lee; look for the third location of Wingers coming to downtown Montgomery in the coming months. Lee says, “I would like to see Wingers grow to its maximum potential. We take it one day at a time as of right now.” What is the maximum potential to Lee? Franchising is one thing on his list. With opportunities constantly opening in the restaurant business, Lee sees Wingers becoming a huge hit in other parts of Alabama. At Wingers, family comes first. “We are a family-oriented restaurant that loves sports,” Lee says. Many families with young children are repeat customers, as well as children who have grown up to be adults right before the Wingers family’s eyes. As for Lee’s own family, their influence in the restaurant is apparent. It was Mison’s dream to own her own restaurant, and little did Lee realize that he would be the driving force behind her success for so many years. Mison’s recipes, combined with Lee’s business-savvy mind, led the couple to instant success. Their daughter waited tables and helped in every way she could while 62

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attending The University of Alabama. The influence family has on Wingers is obvious in every aspect of the restaurant -- a quality Lee hopes will continue as they grow. It is easy to see Wingers’ growth as the shining star, but their food is not easily overshadowed. Mison is a native of South Korea, and she incorporates her heritage into many dishes on the menu. Her fried rice and egg rolls are fan favorites, something uncommon for a traditional wing restaurant. Along with his top three picks, Lee also highlights Wingers’ burgers, fish and salads. Recently named one of Al.com’s Top 18 Wings in Alabama, Wingers has the accolades to back up their delicious eats. Lee says, “Montgomery has been very, very receptive to our wings. We have a loyal customer base that has been coming to Wingers for years.” After 20 years in the military and 20 more working for the federal government, Lee has been all over the world. He settled in Montgomery in 2000, seeing it as the ideal place to raise a family. Since then, Lee has loved the small, yet metropolitan feel of Montgomery. He prides himself on hiring local people in his restaurant. As Wingers continues to grow, Lee knows that each day will present a new challenge, but through the support of his customers and love from his family, he knows the sky is the limit.

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1 Wings: As the namesake of the restaurant, Winger’s wings are the top choice for all patrons. Every wing sauce is homemade right in the kitchen, and that certainly shows. The hot sauce specifically has a unique taste unlike anywhere else.

2 Philly Cheesesteak: Lee lived in Philadelphia for four years and ate his way through the city’s most beloved cheesesteak restaurants. He has perfected the art of Philly cheesesteaks and makes, arguably, the best in Montgomery. Each sandwich is made with Amoroso bread straight from Philadelphia.

3 Fried Rice: Wingers was, presumably, the very first restaurant to bring the wings and fried rice pairing to the River Region. There have been others to try, but none have been as successful as Wingers. The unique combination is something Lee says everyone must try at least once.

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RSVP Magazine partnered with Hampstead Living for a Food Truck Takeover on the first Fridays of the summer months. Combine the beautiful setting of Hampstead and add friends, family, live music and delicious food, and you have a successful event! Rotating food trucks included NYC Gyro, Southern Smokeshack BBQ, On a Roll, Taqueria El Campesino, Fire Meats Wood, Frios Gourmet Pops, Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s My Dog, Alabama Sweet Tea Co. and Wharf Casual Seafood. Live music was performed by Alex Wilkerson, Patrick Cross and Lucky Jackson. Photos by Darren Freeman

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The Food Truck Takeover series will continue in the fall on the following Sundays from noon until 3:30 p.m. Mark your calendar and bring the family out!

October 1 â&#x20AC;˘ November 5 â&#x20AC;˘ December 3 For more information, call 334.356.4598 or email events@rsvp-montgomery.com

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Alabama Dance Theatre Presents:

“Stars on the Riverfront” Alabama Dance Theatre opened its 2017-2018 season with two successful, free performances of “Stars on the Riverfront” on July 30 and July 31 at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre. The performances were a culmination of a two-week seminar with Master Teachers Shawn Black, Wendy Sasser and Juan Rodriguez. Each night, an audience of approximately 3,000 loved seeing the young and talented dancers exhibiting their expert training. Prior to the Sunday and Monday evening performances, movie-night themed picnic bags were presented to “Stars on the Riverfront” sponsors, which included a nice bottle of wine donated by Mark Mussafer and the United Johnson Brothers of Alabama, movie theater candy and snacks, bottled water, popcorn and Blow Bubbles donated by Walgreens, homemade Gruyere cheese straws by Brenda Dennis, homemade star shaped cookies by Ashley Martin, and snack bars donated by Health Wise Foods. After the performances, the dancers enjoyed a cast party under the pavilion at the splash pad and dined on delicious pizza and desserts.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stars on the Riverfrontâ&#x20AC;? performances are sponsored by Jim Wilson & Associates, LLC, Wind Creek Hospitality, Alabama Power Foundation, BBVA Compass, the Montgomery Advertiser, Cumulus, the City of Montgomery, the Alabama State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, and transportation and housing sponsors Stivers Ford Lincoln, Doubletree Montgomery- Downtown, Embassy Suites Montgomery and Wynn and Andy Stumpf. ADT is now registering for fall classes. Call 334.625.2590 or visit alabamadancetheatre.com for more information on upcoming performances and classes.

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YOU’VE GOT MAIL! By Anna Shay Wasden

Who doesn’t love coming home to a new box on your doorstep? Peeling back the tape and uncovering what is inside feels like Christmas and your birthday at any time of the year. Here are five of our favorite clothing subscription services that will keep you fashion-forward for every month to come.

Stitch Fix The ideal option for all of you “lazy shoppers.” After an initial styling session, five options are sent to your however often you would like. Simply keep the items you want and send back the ones you don’t- it is that easy. Have a closet full of tops but no bottoms to match? Communicate with your individual stylist monthly to curate a box containing exactly what you need. Stitch Fix requires a $20 minimum styling fee, but the fee is credited to any items you decide to purchase.

Dia & Co. This subscription is perfect for the curvy girl! Sizes range from 14 to 32 and looks are available for any style. Dia & Co.’s stylists save you the hassle of picking through the tricky sizing and unflattering shapes of department stores. Dia & Co. requires a $20 minimum styling fee, but the fee will be credited to any items you decide to purchase. If you decide to buy the entire box, a 25% discount will be applied.

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Fabletics If your closet consists mainly of tennis shoes and sports bras, then this one is for you! Fabletics provides full sportswear outfits for as low as $49.95. High quality leggings, tank tops and sports bras can be found for less than retail price. If athleisure is more your speed, a selection of dresses and skirts are ideal to give your daily looks a little more comfort. Each month, you can browse the new styles added and purchase what catches your eye. There is an option to skip any month, but with styles like these you probably won’t want to.

Le Tote Are you the woman who buys something, wears it once, then sends it to the back of your closet, never to see the light of day again? Le Tote has the perfect set-up for a lover of fresh, new looks. A simple $49 a month will give you three garments and two jewelry items to rent. Wear them as many times as you would like, then send them back for a whole new shipment of styles. Found a keeper that you cannot bear to send back? There is an option to purchase anything at a discount.

Rent the Runway Offering two options, Rent the Runway is the ultimate spot for “looks for less.” Option 1: Just need something for a specific event coming up? Shop top name brands like Marc Jacobs and Tory Burch at a fraction of the cost. Rent the perfect look and when your event is over, simply send it back- no dry cleaning required. Option 2: The RTR Unlimited service costs $139 a month and sends you three high-end pieces at a time. Keep each item for any duration then trade it in for something new whenever you wish. This option is ideal for any woman that wants to spice up her wardrobe with a few name-brand pieces without committing to name brand prices.

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Sept. 1,8,15,22,29 -Harriot II Friday Night Dinner Cruise 6:30 - 9 p.m. Harriott II Riverboat. Enjoy dinner, live entertainment and a cash bar as you take a relaxing cruise down the river aboard the Harriott II. Ticket prices vary. Call 334.625.2100 or visit funinmontgomery.com. Sept. 2,9,16,23,30 – Harriot II Saturday Night Getaway Cruise 4:30 - 7 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. Call 334.625.2100 or visit funinmontgomery.com. Sept. 3,10,17,24 – Harriot II Sunday Blues Cruise 5:30 - 8 p.m. Harriott II Riverboat. Come out and enjoy live entertainment, cash bar and concessions while taking a cruise on a Sunday afternoon. $15 per child, $20 per adult. Call 334.625.2100 or visit funinmontgomery.com. Sept. 7-24- Deathtrap 7:30 p.m. Way Off Broadway Theatre. Deathtrap, Broadway’s longest running comedy thriller comes to Way Off Broadway Theatre. The play is directed by Mathew Givers and will run Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Call 334.595.0854. Sept. 8- Jazz It Up 6-9 p.m. Escapology. Join life and business coach,Tasha M. Scott for a 60s-themed business mixer. There will be live music, a photo booth, hors d’oeurvres, and an opportunity to build relationships with other women in business. In addition, the night will include an inspirational message from Sheyann Webb Christburg, a Civil Rights activist and the youngest marcher from the Selma to Montgomery March with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as well as a 60-minute game pass to participate in an Escapology game for the evening. To register, visit tashamscott. com/jazzitup. Sept. 8-Moonlight Movies on the Green 7:45 p.m. The Shoppes at EastChase. Join us for our second Moonlight Movies on The Green featuring the family-friendly film Moana! Bring the entire family (including pets) and a blanket or chair for this free family night. Movie will begin at sundown so be sure to get there early to reserve a spot. Vendors will be on site for food and beverages, as well as a free photo booth. Located on the Green, adjacent to Pies & Pints. Visit theshoppesateastchase.com.

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when? what? where? Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30 - Beginner Series 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fly Aerial Studio. Megan Young is teaching a beginner series for all interested. Anyone who is nervous about beginning at Fly Aerial can come to this series and be introduced to the workouts slowly, surrounded by peers equal in ability. Call 334.593.8886. Sept. 9- Transporter Triathlon 8 a.m. The Waters in Pike Road. This event, which benefits Kid One Transport, includes a 300-yard lake swim, 12-mile bike ride and three-mile run. The sprint triathlon registration includes a tech shirt, custom visor, finisher’s medal, post-race food and beverages. Registration prices vary. Discounted entry for individuals and teams is available before the day.Visit active.com. Sept. 9- Pigskin & Bacon Fest Football Kickoff Party 2-5 p.m. Blackfinn Ameripub. Blackfinn is excited to bring you BACON FEST- Kickoff to NFL. We will be serving our favorite bacon recipes at multiple stations throughout! You will get the opportunity to sample unique, savory bacon-inspired appetizers, desserts and delicious cocktails… everything is better with BACON! Tickets available on Eventbrite for $20, while supplies last- use code ‘RSVP VIP’ for extended early bird pricing! Visit our Facebook page or call 334.517.1760. Sept. 14- Art Ed Central 4:30-6 p.m. Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. These FREE monthly workshops for local art educators resume in September. Explore the exhibition Frank Stella Prints: A Retrospective and dabble with various printmaking techniques in the studio while enjoying refreshments and networking with other arts professionals. To register, call 334.240.4365 or email edsecy@mmfa.org. Sept. 14,21,28- All About Prints Homeschool Workshop 1 p.m. Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. Homeschool students of all ages are encouraged to register for a three-part workshop that introduces a deeper understanding about printmaking. Students will learn about the print processes represented in our collection and get to experiment with different techniques. Younger and older students will be divided and work on ageappropriate lessons and art projects. Everyone will go home with several handmade prints. Call 334.240.4365 or email edsecy@mmfa.org. Sept.14- Zoobilation 6-10 p.m. Montgomery Zoo. Dance to the groove and delight in drinks and food samplings from the finest eateries in the River Region. Test your luck at the wide collection of auction items. Zoobiliation is a fundraiser for adults only.All guests must be 21 years or older. Tickets can be purchased online or at the zoo’s gift shop and museum. Don’t miss the “wildest” party in town at the Montgomery Zoo.Visit montgomeryzoo.com. Sept. 15- Breakfast for Babies 5:30-9 a.m. Chappy’s Deli. Join Chappy’s Deli in support of the March of Dimes with the 12th Annual Breakfast for Babies drive at their Perry Hill Rd. location. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and raise money to aid in the prevention of premature births in our neighborhood and across the world. Call 334.279.6950 or visit chappysdeli.com

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Sept. 16 - Third Saturdays 1 p.m. Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. Bring the entire family to learn about works of art on view at the museum in this free, one-hour, docent-led tour. We look forward to seeing you on the third Saturday of each month. Call 334.240.4359 or visit mmfa.org.

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Sept. 16- Hank Williams’ 94th Birthday Bash 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Hank Williams Museum. First, gather at the Oakwood Cemetery Annex at the resting place of Hank Williams. After, go to the Hank Williams Museum for the music program and enjoy live entertainment from Hank’s band and special guests. Concessions will be available. Prizes will be given out throughout the day. $15 admission. Call 334.262.3600.

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Sept. 18 – 33rd Annual College & Career Night 6-8 p.m. Renasissance Convention Center. Hosted by The Montgomery Junior League, this event serves as a valuable resource to local high school students and their families. College and Career Night is designed for high school students in the tri-county area to explore college and career possibilities, gather scholarship information, and find out about financial aid opportunities. “A Guide To Grants, Scholarships and Loans,” published by the Junior League, is distributed free of charge and includes information on federal, state and local scholarships, grants and loans. Visit jlmontgomery.org. Sept. 20 - Tales for Tots 10:30 -11 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. This free monthly program (designed for children ages 2 to 5 with adult companions) helps develop early learning about elements of art through storytelling and a simple craft activity related to art that is on display in the galleries. Each session is limited to 25 children on a first come, first serve basis. Visit mmfa.org. Sept. 21- Big Church Night Out 7 p.m. Garrett Coliseum and Fairgrounds. Enjoy musical acts including News Boys, Sidewalk Prophets, and Derek Minor as they kick off their tour across the United States. A meaningful worship filled with your favorite Christian artists is in store for the whole family. Tickets start at $18. Visit bigchurchnightout. com. Sept. 21- Frank Stella Prints: Exhibition, Reception and

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when? what? where? Sept. 22- Ballet and the Beasts 6-10 p.m. Montgomery Zoo. Enjoy the Montgomery Ballet in a performance under the stars. Watch as lions, monkeys, gazelles and herds of other animals come to life through art! Admission is FREE: picnic blankets and chairs are welcome. Gates open at 6 p.m. while the pre-show and main performances take place at 6:45 and 7:30 respectively. Call 334.240.4900 or visit montgomeryzoo.com. Sept. 22- Oktoberfest at The Tipping Point 6-10 p.m. The Tipping Point. This 8th annual event will feature beer tastings from 6-8 p.m. and will include live music from Live At Five and a special menu of German inspired pub fare will be available, including beer-braised bratwurst, soft pretzels and more. Proceeds benefit Montessori at Hampstead. Tickets are $20 and available on Freshtix.com. Visit facebook.com/ thetippingpoint. Sept. 22- Tavern Fest 2017 6-10 p.m. Old Alabama Town. Landmarks Foundation’s annual fall fundraiser, Tavern Fest, is a popular downtown event that many look forward to. Featuring craft beer, live music, food, silent auction and more.Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the gate.Visit landmarksfoundation.com. Sept 22 – A Knight to Shine 6:30-9:30 p.m. Montgomery Country Club. Join us for the inaugural Knight to Shine mother/son charity ball, benefiting Dream Court Montgomery. Mothers and sons, this is your event! Make a memory with your young knight and enjoy a night full of dancing, refreshments, music and fun! VIP dinner prior to dance. Tickets are limited and availbe on eventbrite. Visit dreamcourt.org. Sept. 22- Peppa Pig 8 p.m. Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. Peppa Pig, the #1 family show of 2016, is back with an action-packed live show featuring your favorite characters as life size puppets and costume characters in Peppa Pig’s Surprise! Come join Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and more in an allsinging, all-dancing adventure full of songs, games and surprises! Tickets range from $15 - $42.50, and VIP Party Passes include a meet and greet with photo and gifts are available as well. Call 334.481.5100 or visit mpaconline.org. Sept. 23 – Fall Equinox Festival 1 -9 p.m. Montgomery Union Station. The Druids Charity Club is pleased to announce the inaugural Fall Equinox Festival, a charity event benefiting Hogs For The Cause and their quest to support families struggling with the effects of pediatric brain cancer. Moe’s Original BBQ and several other vendors will be smoking delicious barbecue for the event’s patrons. Three bands will be rocking the shed featuring Blues & Americana style music. The headliner will be the nationally touring The Band of Heathens. Big A & The Allstars out of Clarksdale, Mississippi, will provide a foot stomping set of electric blues; while the Montgomery-rooted Family Reunion Trio will round out the bill. Tickets range from $25-$80 and advance ticket discount pricing is available.Visit fallequinoxfestival.com.

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when? what? where? Sept. 23 – Fido Fest 4-7 p.m. The Shoppes at Eastchase. Dogs and their owners are invited to join us for a full day of fun with music by The Mulligan Brothers, Fido Marketplace, food truck vendors and more at Montgomery’s premier dog festival. Or, come to the festival in search of your new best friend from the Montgomery Humane Society, who will have adoptable animals on site. This event is free and open to the public.Visit theshoppesateastchase.com. Sept. 23– Harriot II Oktoberfest Cruise 6:30-9 p.m. Harriott II Riverboat.This cruise will include a limited beer tasting, beer “swag,” live entertainment, concessions and a cash bar.There’s no better way to enjoy Oktoberfest than with a cruise down the Alabama River. $25 per adult, 21 & older ONLY. Call 334.625.2100 or visit funinmontgomery.com. Sept. 24- Reclaiming Your Power Workshop 1-4 p.m. Fly Aerial Studio. Megan Young is teaching the aerial yoga workshop all about reclaiming your power. This workshop is a new addition to the Fly Aerial calendar. Come out and enjoy a great body and mind boost. Call 334.593.8886. Sept. 24- Taste of the River Region 6-8 p.m. Union Station Trainshed. The Junior League of Montgomery and the Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association would like to invite you to the 2017 Taste of the River Region! Come and enjoy many of the delicious dishes of the River Region’s best restaurants! Sample food and beverages from local establishments, dance to live entertainment and win fabulous door prizes! Visit jlmontgomery.org. Sept. 24-27- Aerial Yoga Teacher Training Times vary. Fly Aerial Studio. Join Cirque De Soleil veteran Leisha Knight at Fly Aerial Studio. She will be training new teachers and showing off her tricks of the trade.Visit flyaerialstudio.com. Sept. 24- Family Art Affair and Jazz Jams 2-4 p.m. Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. Come and create in our studio! Bring the whole family for a fun afternoon at the MMFA. Listen to delightful music while you create a print inspired by the Frank Stella exhibition.Visit mmfa.org. Sept. 27- Comedian Chonda Pierce 8 p.m. Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. Emmy-nominated and best-selling comedian Chonda Pierce has been making audiences laugh for more than two decades with her winning combination of fierce wit and southern charm. Tickets start at $27. Call 334.481.5100 or visit mpaconline.org. Sept. 28- ARTtalk 2017 6 - 8 p.m. Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. From seasoned artists to those who simply enjoy looking at art, this bi-monthly program invites all aesthetes to engage in friendly art critique! At each meeting, participants may bring one work to share with their fellow artists during the commentary session. Join us for the critique, receive feedback on your art, and be inspired by the art of others! Call 334.240.4365 or email edsecy@mmfa.org.

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when? what? where? Sept. 28 – Glow Flow 6-8 p.m. The Shoppes at Eastchase. This free vinyasa class with Fly Aerial Studio infuses sunshine into an interactive, upbeat, vinyasa class with purposeful sequencing to achieve just the right amount sweat…or should we say, glow? Bring a mat and a friend and arrive early for glow in the dark airbrush body paint! Located near Francescas. Visit theshoppesateastchase. com. Sept. 28- Buddy Guy 7:30 p.m. Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. At age 80, Buddy Guy is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan, a pioneer of Chicago’s fabled West Side sound, and a living link to the city’s halcyon days of electric blues. Ticket prices start at $27.Visit mpaconline.org. Sept. 29- Tickled Pink Women’s Expo 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Multiplex at Cramton Bowl. Join Alabama News Network as they kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the 3rd Annual Tickled Pink Women’s Expo. All ticket sales benefit the Joy to Life Foundation.Visit alabamanews.net. Sept. 29- 17th Annual Blue Jean Ball 5-10 p.m. Coach Pat Dye’s Crooked Oaks Hunting Lodge in Notasulga, Alabama. This annual fundraiser benefits the Auburn University and Auburn University at Montgomery Schools of Nursing. The theme is “A Tribute to a True Southern Legacy.” In addition to tours of Dye’s home, festivities include mule-drawn carriage rides, live music and dancing, silent and live auctions, a dinner, and photo opportunities with AU mascot Aubie, AUM mascot Curtiss and birds of prey from the Southeastern Raptor Center. Call 334.844.7390 or visit cws.auburn.edu/Nursing/pm/ blue_jean_ball. Sept. 29- St. Paul and The Broken Bones 7:30 p.m. Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. “Sea of Noise,” the second full-length album by St. Paul and the Broken Bones, marks a quantum leap in sound and style for the high-voltage Birmingham, Alabama-based band. Ticket prices start at $25. Visit mpaconline.org.

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Sept. 29- 7th Annual Zombie Walk and Prom 7 p.m. Dexter Avenue to Commerce Street and Alley. Benefiting the Montgomery Food Bank. Zombies must bring a nonperishable food item or cash donation to participate. Live entertainment, activities for kids and food vendors are available. Call 334.625.2125. Sept. 30 - Riverwalk Arts and Crafts Festival 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Riverwalk. Enjoy the beautiful sites of the downtown riverwalk while viewing several vendor’s arts and crafts.Visit funinmontgomery.com. Oct. 1-31- Dream Field Farms Pumpkin Patch Times vary. Dream Field Farms. Come out for pumpkins, hayrides, barn animals, inflatables, corn maze, great food and live entertainment all month long, seven days a week. Fun for the entire family! Visit dreamfieldfarms.com.

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when? what? where? Oct. 1 - Jamey Johnson’s 6th Annual Benefit Concert 5 p.m. Cottonwood Golf Course. Nikki Mitchell Foundation, a Nashville-based pancreatic cancer nonprofit, will host Jamey Johnson’s 6th annual homecoming concert. Tickets to the concert are $20 per person and parking is $5 per car. Purchase tickets at nikkimitchellfoundation.org. Oct. 1- Hampstead Food Truck Take Over Noon- 3:30 p.m. Hampstead Town Center. Back by popular demand, Hampstead Living and RSVP have created a fall Food Truck Take Over series on the first Sunday of October, November and December. Featuring live music, tent and picnic style seating, and rotating food trucks including, Fire Meats Wood, Southern Smokeshack, NYC Gyro, El Campesino’s,That’s My Dog, Alabama Sweet Tea, Frio’s, Wharf Casual Seafood, On a Roll and Smokin’ Wells BBQ. Cash is encouraged for food purchases. Call 334. 356.4598. Oct. 1,8,15,22,29– Harriot II Sunday Blues Cruise 5:30 - 8 p.m. Harriott II Riverboat. Come out and enjoy live entertainment, cash bar and concessions while taking a cruise on a Sunday afternoon. $15 per child, $20 per adult. Call 334.625.2100 or visit funinmontgomery.com. Oct. 5 – Festiwelle 7 p.m. A&P. Welle Studio will host it’s 8th annual fashion show. Hundreds of people come out for this energetic event to watch models walk the runway, indulge in shopping, a benefit draw down and enjoy live music. For more information, call 334.239.8884. Oct. 5- Moon Over Montgomery-A Black Tie Affair 7-11 p.m. Capital City Club. This Black Tie Affair is the Capital City Club’s annual charity event. This year will benefit Make-AWish Alabama. Enjoy a silent auction, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music and dancing, and more. Tickets will be $75 a couple and $50 an individual. Call to reserve today, 334.834.8920. Oct. 6- Faulkner University Benefit Dinner presents Donald Trump, Jr.

5:30 p.m. Montgomery Renaissance Convention Center. Faulkner is extremely excited to have Mr. Trump as their distinguished speaker for this annual benefit dinner, which is a longstanding tradition and a red-letter event on the social calendar every year for the River Region. Proceeds support the university, particularly study scholarships. VIP reception starts at 5:30 p.m. and benefit dinner begins at 7 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Call 334.386.7487. Oct. 6,13,20,27– Harriot II Friday Night Dinner Cruise 6:30- 9 p.m. Harriott II Riverboat. Enjoy dinner, live entertainment and a cash bar as you take a relaxing cruise down the river aboard the Harriott II. Ticket prices vary. Call 334.625.2100 or visit funinmontgomery.com. Oct. 7 – Buddy Walk 2017 9 a.m. Faulkner University’s John Mark Stallings Football Field. The Buddy Walk was developed by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995 to bring together friends, family and co-workers to promote awareness and inclusion for people with Down syndrome and to raise money for research and education programs. Visit montgomeryareadownsyndrome. com.

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when? what? where? Oct. 7- 17th Annual Walk N Wag 8 a.m. Blount Cultural Park. This event brings together dog owners and animal lovers from across the Montgomery area to participate in a one-mile dog walk to help raise money for the Montgomery Humane Society. There will be vendors, pet contests, races and a silent auction to raise funds for Montgomery Humane Society’s homeless pets. Registration costs vary.Visit montgomeryhumane.com. Oct. 7,14,21,28– Harriot II Saturday Night Getaway

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4:30 - 7 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. Call 334.625.2100 or visit funinmontgomery.com. Oct. 7, 14- Beginner Series 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fly Aerial Studio. Megan Young is teaching a beginner series for all interested. Anyone who is nervous about beginning at Fly Aerial can come to this series and be introduced to the workouts slowly, surrounded by peers equal in ability. Call 334.593.8886. Oct. 9- Montgomery Symphony Orchestra Opening

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7:30 p.m. Davis Theatre. Join your Montgomery Symphony for an exciting opening night at the Davis Theatre. Tickets on sale now! Call 334.240.4004. Oct. 10- Russian Grand Ballet Presents Swan Lake 7:30 p.m. Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. Ticket prices start at $24. Russian Grand Ballet’s full-length classical production includes the rarely seen Waltz of the Black Swans, and features Russia’s brightest ballet stars. Visit mpaconline. org. Oct. 11- Prancer’s Preview Party and Silent Auction 6-9 p.m. Multiplex at Cramton Bowl. Kick off the holiday season in style and attend the Holiday Market’s exclusive night of fun! Partygoers will enjoy private shopping, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. The evening also includes fabulous silent auctions, featuring items from merchants and local businesses as well as live entertainment! Cocktail/ dressy attire is encouraged.Valet parking is available. Tickets are $40.Visit jlmontgomery.org. Oct. 11-14- Annual Holiday Market Times vary. Multiplex at Cramton Bowl. The Holiday Market consists of four days of shopping, live entertainment and merchants from across the United States. Merchants offer unique gift ideas and holiday trends in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Proceeds support various community projects through the Junior League that help strengthen women and families in the tri-county area.Visit jlmontgomery.org. Oct. 13-14, 20-21, 27-18 - Montgomery Humane Society’s

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7:30 p.m. 1150 John Overton Dr. We plan to haunt for the paws, so come get scared for a cause! Advance tickets $10. Admission at door $12 or $10 with pet food donation. Visit montgomeryhumane.com.

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Oct. 13-16, 27-31- Zoo Boo 6-9 p.m. Montgomery Zoo. Join the Montgomery Zoo for 13 nights of horror and fun at Zoo Boo. Climb aboard the thrill ride of a lifetime on the Haunted Hay Ride or mosey on over to the Pumpkin Pull for a good, ole fashioned, non-scary, traditional hay ride. Enjoy games, bouncy castles, concessions and much more. Ticket prices vary. Call 334.240.4900 or visit montgomeryzoo.com. Oct. 13-Nov. 5- The Glass Menagerie Times vary. Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Tennessee Williams’ beloved play makes its way to the ASF stage. As one of the greatest plays of the twentieth century, The Glass Menagerie deals with themes like family, memory and perception of reality.Visit asf.net. Oct. 15 - Owl-O-Ween 3-6 p.m. Huntingdon College. The Lambda Kappa chapter of Chi Omega at Huntingdon College is putting on its third annual Owl-o-ween Fall Carnival benefitting Make-A–Wish. There will be food, games, face paint and a whole lot of fun! More information to come soon! Oct. 15 – River Region Walk to End Alzheimer’s 1:30-5 p.m. AUM, 7461 East Drive. Join us at AUM for this year’s River Region Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Bring your friends, family, kids and pets for a fun afternoon supporting an important cause, the fight to #ENDALZ! Register at act.alz. org/riverregion. Oct. 19- DiVine Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. Please join us for DiVine Lunch in Café M. United-Johnson Brothers will be pairing wines specifically for the menu created by the chefs at Café M. This special menu will highlight the seasonal fare. Lunch is offered for $20 per person (plus tax and gratuity), and additional glasses of wine may be purchased for $8. For reservations, call 334.240.4339.

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Oct. 19- Artist in Action Noon-2 p.m. Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. Take this opportunity to see the museum’s Artist in Action at work. Come see the examples of the artists’ work currently on display at the museum store. Along with meeting the featured artist, you will have the opportunity to purchase some of his or her work.Visit mmfa.org. Oct. 19- Beat the Odds 6-10 p.m. Wynlakes Country Club. Benefiting the Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama, beat the odds with a casino night, food, drinks, fun, actions and jazz music. There will be a $10,000 drawdown grand prize along with various sponsorship levels from $50 to $5,000. Visit cancerwellnessfoundation.org. Oct. 19- MANE’s Raise the Roof Seafood Celebration 6-9 p.m. MANE, 3699 Wallahatchie Road. Come support the Montgomery Area Non-Traditional Equestrians (MANE) in the Poarch Creek Arena in Pike Road. Tour the beautiful facility and enjoy a wonderful evening with friends while enjoying

when? what? where? the fabulous, fresh seafood provided and grilled on site by Wintzell’s Oyster House. Country music provided by the Whiskey River Band. Please make reservations by October 7 by sending your check to MANE at 3699 Wallahatchie Road, Pike Road, Al 36064. Call 334.213.0909. Oct. 19- Dwight Yoakam 7:30 p.m. Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. Dwight Yoakam has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, and he is a 21-time nominated, multiple GRAMMY Award winner. Tickets range from $35-78. Call 334.481.5100 or visit mpaconline.org. Oct. 20- Mike Epps 7:30 p.m. Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. Ticket prices start at $47. Since his first appearance in HBO’s Def Comedy Jam Tour, comedian Mike Epps continues to generate an extraordinary amount of buzz among his peers for being not only one of the funniest comic actors in town but also for his dramatic talent. Visit mpaconline.org. Oct. 20- Art in Concert 5:30 P.M. Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Junior Executive Board will host its annual Art in Concert featuring Tank and the Bangas. Band saxophonist/flutist Albert Allenback is a Montgomery native and graduate of Booker T.Washington Magnet High School.VIP ticket packages cost $100 and include two tickets, a meet-andgreet with the band, and food and drinks. General admission tickets are $15 per person. Art in Concert will be held rain or shine on the museum grounds. Food and beverages will be available for purchase during the event. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. No outside coolers will be permitted. Tickets may be purchased in advance at mmfa.org or the evening of the concert. Oct. 21- Third Saturdays 1 p.m. Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. Bring the entire family to learn about works of art on view at the museum in this free, one-hour, docent-led tour.We look forward to seeing you on the third Saturday of each month. Call 334.240.4359 or visit mmfa.org. Oct. 21- Riverwalk Wine Festival 2-5 p.m. Riverfront Park. Sample a great selection of wines from regional, national and international wineries while enjoying live music and great food. Your tasting also includes a commemorative wine bag and glass. Tickets at funinmontgomery.com. Oct. 21- Riverwalk Wine Festival Cruise 3-6 p.m. Harriott II Riverboat. After the festival, enjoy a special cruise on the Harriott II for only $15 with your festival ticket purchase. Call 334.625.2125 or visit funinmontgomery.com. Oct. 22- Momma’s Boy 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. What happens when a mother holds on to her son too long? That’s precisely what we learn as this all-star cast unites to tell the story of a young man who takes pride in being macho but really is a momma’s boy. Tickets range from $50-$60. Call 334.481.5100 or visit mpaconline.org.

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when? what? where? Oct. 28 – Halloween Masquerade 8-10:30 p.m. Harriott II Riverboat. The captain and crew cordially invite you to celebrate Halloween aboard the Harriott II Riverboat. Dress to impress because prizes will be given out for the best costumes! Live entertainment and cash bar available. Tickets are $30. Adults 21 and over only. Visit funinmontgomery.com. Oct. 25- Tales for Tots 10:30 -11 a.m. & 11-11:30 a.m. Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. This free monthly program (designed for children ages 2 to 5 with adult companions) helps develop early learning about elements of art through storytelling and a simple craft activity related to art that is on display in the galleries. Each session is limited to 25 children on a first come, first serve basis. Visit mmfa.org. Oct. 26 - Farm-to-Ford Food Invasion 6 p.m. Hampstead Farm. The annual Farm-To-Fork Food Invasion returns! Like Food Invasion on Facebook to stay updated on this year’s event. Oct. 27-Nov. 5- Alabama National Fair Times vary. Garrett Coliseum and Fairgrounds. Enjoy more than 60 thrilling rides, food, information and commercial booths, livestock competitions and more. The fair will welcome The Brothers Osbourne on October 28th and Fantasia on October 29th. Student Day and Dollar Night will also be on select dates. Call 334.272.6831 or visit alnationalfair.org. Oct. 28- Montgomery Lion’s Club Chili Cook-Off 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Riverwalk Stadium. The Montgomery Lion’s Club provides the Capital City Chili Cook-off every year to treat you to the best chili recipes our local restaurants and talented chefs have to offer. Come and sample all-youcan-eat delicious chili and vote for your favorites. Advance tickets are $10 before October 20 or $15 at the gate. Visit montgomerylionsclub.com. Oct. 28- Montgomery’s Best Dressed Ball 6-11 p.m. This second annual event is a benefit for Montgomery’s largest charity fundraiser, the American Cancer Society’s Vintage Affair Gala and will honor the top 1 0 men and 10 women who not only present themselves impeccably but also contribute to their community. The evening will be packed with dancing, entertainment, dining and auctions and will culminate in a fashion show. The event will showcase Montgomery’s fine restaurants, wines, spirits and brews to create an evening not to forget. For more information on the event and sponsorship opportunities, contact Meredith Wills at 334.612.8177 or meredith.wills@ cancer.org.

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Dreamland BBQ, p. 52 Alfa - Billy Bradford, p. 85 334.277.5785

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Escapology, p. 80 escapology.com

Bama Budweiser, p. 2 334.263.1681 anheuser-busch.com

Food Truck Takeover, p. 4

Blackfinn Ameripub, p. 9 334.356.7350 blackfinnameripub.com

Hampstead, p. 15 334.270.6730 hampsteadliving.com

Candle Cabin, p.16

Hello Baby, p. 59

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Capital City Club, p. 11

Herron Dermatology, p. 85

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Charles Anthony’s at the Pub, p. 79

Inline Lighting, p. 89

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Jack Ingram, p. 5 City Grill, p. 89 334.244.0960

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Club Pilates, p. 21

Joseph Salon, p. 24

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Dillard’s, p. 23 334.244.6442 dillards.com 88

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Junior League Holiday Market, p. 10 334.288.8816 jlmontgomery.org

Kim Box, p. 53

Painted Pink, p. 34

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Kynard Korner, p. 75

Partner’s Realty, p. 67

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Lawson Aesthetics, p. 74

Peppertree Plaza, p. 81

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LUSH Makeup Art, p. 79 334.315.2863

Pine Bar, p. 86

MANE Raise the Roof, p. 29

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Plastic Surgery Associates, p. 90

Michael Carson Photography, p. 68

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Pure Barre, p. 18

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, p. 86 334.240.4333 mmfa.org

Montgomery Performing Arts Center, p. 69 334.481.5100 mpaconline.org

Montgomery Regional Airport, p. 55

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Riverfront Facilities, p. 73 334.625.4400 funinmontgomery.com

River Region Dermatology, p. 40 334.676.3366 RRDermatologyLaser.com

River Region TV, p. 29

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Montgomery Zoo, p. 29, 87 334.240.4900 montgomeryzoo.com

Rockin Jump, p. 83 334.239.2587 montgomery.rockinjump.com

New Park Living, p. 91

Shoppes at EastChase, p. 6

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Newk’s Eatery, p. 87

SOL Restaurante Mexicano & Taqueria, p. 18

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Taylor Crossing Animal Hospital, p. 3 334.260.8787 taylorcrossingvet.com

The Chapel at The Waters, p. 81 205.296.9757 TheChapelatTheWaters.com

The Cigar Shoppe, p. 85 334.239.7923

The Tipping Point, p. 24 334.260.9110 tippingpointhampstead.com

Tucker Pecan, p. 21 334.262.4470 tuckerpecan.com

Trustmark, p. 77 trustmark.com

Vintage Year, p. 72 334.819.7215 vymgm.com

Ware Jewelers, p. 92 334.386.9273 warejewelers.com Welle Studio, p. 21 334.239.8884 wearitwelle.com

Wharf Casual Seafood, p. 84 334.676.3200 WharfCasualSeafood.com

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