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Something special happens just beyond these historic doors—discover ArtPlay
Do you know what happens in this beautiful, historic Birmingham home? We'll give you a hint: it involves ukulele, step class and quilting... 🎭🎨
This free program is helping pre-K children learn valuable vocab skills in a unique way
Read Time 3 MinutesYellow taxi cabs aren’t just for hoofing it around New York City. In Birmingham, one of them sings, dances and provides local pre-K children with resources to grow their language and development skills. Vocabby’s World, a local…
The Holi Festival and 3 other events are safely bringing live entertainment to Bham from now through Apr. 9
Read Time 2 MinutesIt’s no secret that Birmingham has a thriving entertainment scene. From musical theater to live concerts, there is something for everyone. Due to the pandemic, Birmingham venues have had to find creative ways of providing us with…
Eric Essix and Holiday Soul presented by UAB’s Alys Stephens Center
Read Time 2 MinutesSavor the holiday spirit with guitarist Eric Essix at a LIVE Virtual Drive-in concert, Sunday, Dec. 13, on the University of Alabama at Birmingham campus. “Eric Essix and Holiday Soul” is presented by UAB’s Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center. The 7:30…
This new law could help Birmingham’s performing arts organizations survive COVID + how you can help
Read Time 2 MinutesOn Tuesday, September 1, from 9PM-midnight, look for the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center, Iron City, The Alabama Theatre + The Lyric lit up in red. Together with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra (ASO), they’re joining other theaters…
7 ways people with roots in South Asia are shaping the future of Birmingham today
Read Time 6 MinutesIn 690 days, Birmingham will be hosting The World Games 2022. As we prepare, we decided it was a good time to explore the rich international influence of different groups who live here. We’re starting with how…
Alabama Ballet, ASO + more host first Birmingham Arts Drive-In July 30-31
Read Time 2 MinutesOn July 30 and July 31, multiple Birmingham performing arts organizations are joining forces to bring a night of inspiring sights and sounds to the Magic City with the first Birmingham Arts Drive-In. If you’ve missed the…
NPR Tiny Desk winner and disability rights advocate Gaelynn Lea to play UAB concert on February 8
Read Time 5 MinutesIn 2016, NPR held its annual Tiny Desk Contest, as part of their popular Tiny Desk Concert series, which has been viewed on You Tube more than 2 billion times, and has millions of loyal followers on…
Steve Vai to rock with Alabama Symphony Orchestra at Sound Edge Festival 2018. Get tickets for 3 unique performances Oct. 30-Nov. 2.
Read Time 3 MinutesGripping tangos, modern soundscapes, a new composition by Alabama native Martin Kennedy—and Steve Vai? One of the great guitarists of all time? You bet. Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s annual Sound Edge Festival expands the definition of a night at the…
Birmingham, get ready for the robot puppets of ‘Nufonia Must Fall’!
Read Time 2 Minutes Sponsored You don’t want to miss this fascinating multimedia event at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center on February 16 and February 17! Catch Kid Koala’s graphic novel come to life in “Nufonia Must Fall”.
Like French cuisine, Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s Bolero is rich and unforgettable
Read Time 1 MinutesSponsored If you ever have the pleasure to experience French cuisine, its the attention to detail, the rich flavors, diverse ingredients and the art of pulling it all together that sets it a part from dishes around…
Love on Bham! Guide to Birmingham MLK Day events
Read Time 3 Minutes Even though Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday is officially celebrated on Monday, January 15, there are numerous activities and events throughout Birmingham celebrating the life of America’s greatest champion for civil rights.
Who’s coming to town? January 9-15
Read Time 2 Minutes Things slowed a bit over the holidays, but 2018’s Birmingham concert calendar will open with a bang on January 11 when St. Paul & the Broken Bones headline a sold out Concert for Children’s at Iron…
This week in Birmingham: New Year’s edition!
Read Time 3 MinutesMy family has a Christmas tradition: bacon and orange rolls for breakfast. That leaves us all feeling a little woozy from the sugar high, but we still love it! If you’re looking to recover from your own…