Explore the beauty of dance at this FREE family-friendly event + more—April 16 at Railroad Park

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Spring is here, the weather is warming up and now is the best time to enjoy some local events. You don’t want to miss Ballet in the Park, where you’ll lay out your picnic blankets and experience the beauty of dance at Railroad Park on Sunday, April 16. Read on and get ready to mark your calendars.

Plus, buy tickets now for a special performance of The Sleeping Beauty.

About Magic City Performing Arts

In case you haven’t heard, Magic City Performing Arts (MCPA) is an incredible organization that prioritizes local talent in world-class productions. MCPA serves dancers from all backgrounds and provides high-quality instruction, as well as creates performance opportunities for local artists from all experience levels.

“We formed Magic City Performing Arts as a volunteer-based organization to bring high-quality, artistic productions to the Birmingham area using local community talent for performances. Our commitment goes beyond the stage to other nonprofits in order to extend fine arts education to those who haven’t had the experience yet.”

Stephanie Rangel, Artistic Director, Magic City Performing Arts

Not only do they work with incredible top-tier talent, MCPA is dedicated to inspiring a love for the arts among future generations. Through educational programs and initiatives, they help develop their talents and pursue their passions.

Secure your tickets now for The Sleeping Beauty, May 12-14 at The Lyric Theatre.

Experience Ballet in the Park

If you’re looking for a spring event that’s fun for the whole family, you don’t want to miss the second annual Ballet in the Park. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to bask in the beautiful spring weather and experience extraordinary local talent at Railroad Park.

Magic City Performing Arts is bringing ballet and contemporary dance to the community through this inspiring event. You’ll get a taste for a variety of productions, including classics like The Sleeping Beauty and more:

• Tremaine Fryerson, Sunday Kind of Love
• Jennifer Medina, Women of the Cove
• Claire Kendrick, Near Light
• MCPA Artistic Director, Stephanie Rangel, Holst’s Jupiter

Event details:

• When: Sunday, April 16 | 3PM
• Where: Railroad Park, 1600 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Cost: Free Admission
• More details.

See The Sleeping Beauty

Experience the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty like never before at this original production.

You’ll follow Princess Aurora as she grows up under the guidance of fairies that guard her. To no avail, she searches for true love as she’s courted by handsome suitors from far away lands. When the evil fairy Carabosse casts a powerful sleeping spell on Aurora, true love comes in to save her from the curse.

Watch as her friends Cinderella, Rapunzel, Puss and Boots and more join her for the wedding celebration and support her journey to happily ever after.

This production also features local artists and 100 community cast children from over 35 dance studios in the Birmingham area. Support local and come see this amazing show.

• Performance dates:
  • Friday, May 12
    • 7PM—Mother’s Night Out
  • Saturday, May 13
    • 2PM—Family Matinee
    • 7PM—Mother’s Night Out
  • Sunday, May 14
    • 2PM—Family Matinee
• Where: The Lyric Theatre, 1800 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Buy tickets.

Secure your spot

By attending a show and supporting MCPA, you’re not only witnessing an amazing performance, but uplifting local artists as well. From classical music concerts and Broadway shows to dance performances and comedy acts, there’s always something going on at Magic City Performing Arts.

Explore upcoming events and buy tickets today. Keep up with all things Magic City Performing Arts—follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

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