Sunday, Oct 23, 2016 at 7:00 PM
Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, Huntsville, AL
Best-selling author and This American Life contributor Sarah Vowell delivers a reading and takes your questions. Book sale and signing (limit 1 personal item) follows the show.
Friday, December 16, 2016 at 8:00 PM
The Lyric Theatre, Birmingham
Tommy Emmanuel, considered the world's best acoustic guitarist, performs! An accomplished fingerstyle player, Emmanuel frequently threads three different parts simultaneously into his material, operating as a one-man band who handles the melody, the supporting chords and the bass all at once. You have to see it to believe it!
Monday, Feb 20, 2017 at 2:00 PM
Alabama Theatre in Birmingham, AL
Martin and Chris Kratt, the real-life stars of PBS’s Emmy-nominated Wild Kratts, come to the Alabama Theatre in Birmingham in an all new theatrical stage show based on the hit animated television series. Always ready to help animals that need them, Martin and Chris engage the audience in a classic Wild Kratts adventure, tapping into the powers of some of their favorite animals to save the day. We are sold out of tickets for this event. Please visit Ticketmaster.com to purchase tickets.
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Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 6:30 PM
VCT Mark C. Smith Concert Hall in Huntsville, AL
Martin and Chris Kratt, the real-life stars of PBS’s Emmy-nominated Wild Kratts, come to the VCT Mark C. Smith Concert Hall in Huntsville in an all new theatrical stage show based on the hit animated television series. Always ready to help animals that need them, Martin and Chris engage the audience in a classic Wild Kratts adventure, tapping into the powers of some of their favorite animals to save the day. The brothers encounter some amazing facts about animals as they rescue their animal friend and return it to its natural home to live free and in the wild! Experience, live-on-stage, the astounding “creature” fundamentals, and the infectious excitement of the Kratt Brothers that make the hit television series Wild Kratts so popular with kids and their families.
Thursday, Sept. 29 at 7:00pm
River Dreams Film Showing
Join the Friends of Big Canoe Creek at the Springville United Methodist Church (6471 US Hwy 11) for a free screening of the documentary film "River Dreams" and meet filmmaker Hunter Nichols. Nichols, a canoeist and cinematographer, spent forty-four days paddling solo from his hometown of Birmingham to barrier islands in the Gulf of Mexico. Hunter began his trip on the Cahaba River, renowned for its beauty and biodiversity. The voyage continued on to the Alabama River, then through the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, and finally entered the Gulf of Mexico. Each of these scenic waterways becomes a character in this inspiring film showcasing some of the last wild places remaining in the South. Doors open at 6:30pm and the film starts at 7:00pm
October 1-30, 2016
Visit the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts(MMFA) October 1-30 to see an original Shakespeare First Folio, part of the collection of The Folger Shakespeare Library. Assembled seven years after Shakespeare's death, the First Folio of 1623 includes 36 of his plays—18 of which had never been before published. Visitors to First Folio! will come face to face with the original 1623 book, displayed open to Hamlet's speech in which he debates whether "to be or not to be." During the exhibition, the MMFA will be coordinating educational activities and other events with our neighbor in the Blount Cultural Park, the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.
October 4-9, 2016
UA Theatre & Dance presents Hamlet
UA Theatre & Dance presents 'Hamlet' 10/4-10/8 at 7:30 PM 10/9 at 2:00 PM Marian Gallaway Theatre at Rowand-Johnson Hall, 348 Stadium Dr. Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. While Hamlet mourns the death of his father, the king, his world begins to unravel. Join us for this classic Shakespearean tragedy of murder, mystery and a search for truth in the murky waters of Denmark. theatre.ua.edu
Thursday, Oct. 6 from 4-6pm
Join us for the 7th annual Think Pink Tea celebration on October 6th, at the Alabama Cruise Terminal from 4-6pm, to raise breast cancer awareness and celebrate survivors! We'll enjoy a program and fashion show at 4:30 p.m., as well as fun activities and refreshments. RSVP: www.usamci.com/thinkpinktea or call (251) 445-9691.
Monday, Oct. 10 at 7pm
An Evening with Veteran Game Designer Raph Koster
The University of Alabama in Huntsville invites game enthusiasts, lovers of storytelling, and others to an evening with veteran game designer Raph Koster, lead designer and director for titles such as Ultima Online and Star Wars Galaxies. Topics include the future of storytelling in gaming and more. Monday October 10th at 7PM at the Chan Auditorium 4816 Holmes Ave NW, in Huntsville. Information at 256.824.6320 or uah.edu/events.
October 11-14, 2016
Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre
UA Theatre & Dance presents 'Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre' 10/11-10/13 at 7:30 PM and 10/14 at 5:30 PM in Morgan Auditorium at Morgan Hall, across the street from Rowand-Johnson Hall (348 Stadium Dr., Tuscaloosa, AL 35487). Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre (ARDT) returns with a new collection of classic and contemporary dance pieces, choreographed by UA's award-winning dance faculty. You will be amazed by the extraordinary talents of UA dance students in this must see-event. theatre.ua.edu
October 15, 9 am - 12 noon
Alabama Public Television, The Fred Rogers Company and PNC Bank are proud to present “Be My Neighbor Day” – a FREE special event bringing families together and encouraging volunteerism – Saturday, October 15 at Railroad Park in Birmingham. Popular PBS Kids character Daniel Tiger will be on hand for a morning of free kids’ activities. Families are encouraged – but not required – to bring gently used or new sweaters (think Mr. Rogers) to donate as we celebrate many ways to be a good neighbor.
November 7-11 and 13
UA Theatre & Dance presents Falsettos
UA Theatre & Dance presents 'Falsettos' 11/7-11/11 at 7:30 PM and 11/13 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM in the Allen Bales Theatre at Rowand-Johnson Hall, 348 Stadium Dr. Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. Marvin's life is a whirlwind. He's left his wife and son to live with another man, then his wife marries his psychiatrist. This Tony Award-winning musical combines two stories in the Off-Broadway trilogy In Trousers and will make you laugh and cry as the triangle collapses on itself. theatre.ua.edu
November 10-13, 2016
The Fairhope Film Festival returns November 10-13 with world-class, award-winning films that examine a wide variety of themes and subjects. Screenings selected for the festival program include narrative, documentaries, and short films that have been finalists at national and international film events in the previous 18 months - the Best of the Best in cinematic art. Visit www.fairhopefilmfestival.org for details.
November 12, 2016 at 7am
Please join us November 12, 2016 on beautiful Dauphin Island for this flat and fast 5k course (USATF certified AL 13028JD). Before and after the races there will be food, beverages and entertainment. Awards will be given out by age groups. The “Live On Adam Memorial 5k Run/Walk and 1k fun run” is meant to honor and celebrate Adam Clark, who lost his life April 25, 2015 in the Dauphin Island Regatta tragedy. All proceeds from the event benefit the Adam Clark Memorial and Scholarship Fund, the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Pediatric Programs including Camp Oasis, and the South Alabama Chapter of the Red Cross. LiveOnAdam.org facebook.com/LiveOnAdam5k
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