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Arty Party 2024
B&A Warehouse 1531 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United StatesArty Party 2024! May 5 at B&A Warehouse with featured artist, Jenny Cash. Jenny Cash is an artist, food nerd, and lover of people. Her home and studio are in Hoover, Alabama. With works that are colorful, textural, and that truly come from the heart and soul. Jenny works with acrylics and oils toContinue Reading ...
ASC Presents Buckets N Boards
Alys Stephens Center, Jemison Concert Hall 1200 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United StatesBuckets N Boards Comedy Percussion Show is a spectacularly imaginative work brought to life by two prolific performers! Matt Levingston and Gareth Sever, two masterful musicians and comedians, bring a joyous charm to this full stage production. The show was born from their shared passion for music and rhythm, but it truly comes to lifeContinue Reading ...
Birmingham New Music Festival Concert 1: To Be A People — Music of Ed Robertson
First United Methodist Church (Birmingham, Alabama) Birmingham, AL, United StatesThe Birmingham Art Music Alliance (BAMA) announces the 10th Anniversary BIRMINGHAM NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL, seven concerts between May 5-13, 2024. This year’s festival presents a wide range of music by Alabama composers including solo piano, four chamber music ensembles, choral music, live electronics, improvised music, and new takes on Appalachian folk music. The festival willContinue Reading ...
Birmingham New Music Festival 2024—Concert 2: IN MEDIA RES
Hulsey Recital Hall - UAB 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, United StatesThe Birmingham Art Music Alliance (BAMA) announces the 10th Anniversary BIRMINGHAM NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL, seven concerts between May 5-13, 2024. This year’s festival presents a wide range of music by Alabama composers including solo piano, four chamber music ensembles, choral music, live electronics, improvised music, and new takes on Appalachian folk music. The festival willContinue Reading ...
Birmingham New Music Festival 2024 — Concert 3: SOUNDSCAPES
Hulsey Recital Hall - UAB 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, United StatesThe Birmingham Art Music Alliance (BAMA) announces the 10th Anniversary BIRMINGHAM NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL, seven concerts between May 5-13, 2024. This year’s festival presents a wide range of music by Alabama composers including solo piano, four chamber music ensembles, choral music, live electronics, improvised music, and new takes on Appalachian folk music. All concerts areContinue Reading ...
Spring Family Day at ArtPlay
Artplay 1006 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL, United StatesJoin ArtPlay for a fantastic day of creativity and fun! Get ready to explore a world of art activities for kids and exciting experiences that the whole family will love. From colorful art stations where imaginations run wild to magical story time sessions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Birmingham New Music Festival 2024 — Concert 5: AU NATUREL
Hulsey Recital Hall - UAB 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, United StatesThe Birmingham Art Music Alliance (BAMA) announces the 10th Anniversary BIRMINGHAM NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL, seven concerts between May 5-13, 2024. This year’s festival presents a wide range of music by Alabama composers including solo piano, four chamber music ensembles, choral music, live electronics, improvised music, and new takes on Appalachian folk music. All concerts areContinue Reading ...
Magic City Wine Fest
Railroad Park 1600 1st Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United StatesJoin the 7th Annual Cahaba Dermatology & Spa Magic City Wine Fest and travel through several different regions spanning the globe. Drink wine and beer specific to a certain region. Restaurants will also have food available for purchase. Take a break from your travels and enjoy the soothing sounds of live music. The World TourContinue Reading ...
“Three for Five” by John George Brown
Birmingham Museum of Art 2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, AL, United StatesCurious about works of art that aren’t always included on a BMA tour? Take a DeTour with us each Sunday, where we’ll spend 30 minutes focusing on a work of art that is off the beaten path. This Sunday, drop by and join BMA Teaching Fellow Jessica Chanel Davis as she facilitates a discussion onContinue Reading ...
Intro to Drawing with David West (ages 16+)
Space One Eleven, 2409 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA 651 2nd Ave N, United StatesThis four week course lays out the foundational practices of seeing/drawing in order to equip the student with tools to have the confidence to explore observational drawing. This class is taught by David West, an artist and teacher living in Birmingham, Alabama. West has nearly twenty years of art teaching experience, with a specific focusContinue Reading ...
Candelabra Chronicles: Unveiling Japan-Europe Trade in the Edo Period
Birmingham Museum of Art 2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, AL, United StatesJoin us for an ArtBreak with UAB Curatorial Fellow Liz Casement. Liz will be delving into the fascinating history and craftsmanship of a pair of exquisite candelabras, currently on view in our Asian gallery. These candelabras not only highlight the opulent artistry of late 18th-century French aristocracy but also reveal the intricate trade dynamics betweenContinue Reading ...
CityBuilders Symposium 2024
Regions Field 1401 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, United StatesJoin us for CityBuilders: The Future of Commercial Real Estate in Alabama on May 16, 2024 at Regions Field in Birmingham, Alabama. Registration Starts at 9:00 am. The program and panel discussions are scheduled from 10:00 am – 6:15 pm. Reception immediately following with a Birmingham Barons game at 7:00 pm. Individual Event TicketContinue Reading ...
Hiden Lecture: Penny Rose
Birmingham Museum of Art 2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd, Birmingham, AL, United StatesJoin us for the Hiden Lecture Series, featuring Penny Rose, a renowned British costume designer whose work has significantly influenced the film industry in films such as the Pirates of the Caribbean series! Her lecture will offer unique insights into the creative process behind some of cinema’s most memorable characters.
“My Yoke is Easy and My Burden is Light” Gallery Hours
Space One Eleven Arts Center 2409 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, United States“My Yoke is Easy and My Burden is Light” How much will she be asked to carry? Always more. Buoyed by our predecessors’ paths to joy and liberation, we transmute pain into progress and become a beacon. Illumination is our charge and our destiny. The dual exhibition, “My Yoke is Easy and My Burden isContinue Reading ...
The Farmers Market at Pepper Place
The Market at Pepper Place 2829 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL, United StatesStrawberries from the Market at Pepper Place.(Market at Pepper Place) Support local during this beloved farmers market in Birmingham. 7AM-Noon. Free admission. Details.
Intro to Welding Skills
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, 20 32nd St N, Birmingham, AL 35222 2 32nd St N, United StatesLearn to weld with us in this Intro to Welding Skills Workshop—perfect for beginners with no prior experience! Our instructors will guide you through basic essential methods and techniques for welding steel, using cutting torches and welders, and providing practical insights for your own projects. The workshop includes all necessary equipment, supplies, and focused instructionContinue Reading ...
Abstract Acrylic Flowers with Madison Faile
Forstall Art Center 215 20th St N, BirminghamSaturday, May 18, 2024 10 AM - 4 PM $150 Join local artist Madison Faile for a fun abstract floral workshop. Great for beginners as well as experienced painters looking loosen up. Students will be painting with acrylic on 12" x 12" paper or canvas, creating 4 completed pieces. Madison will demonstrate his techniques andContinue Reading ...