Arts events for the fall, chronologically. E-mail changes and additions to aharvey@bhamnews.com.
FEB. 2-DEC. 30
ALABAMA FOLK ART Birmingham Museum of Art's gallery at Young & Vann Building, 1731 First Ave. North. Works by nationally and internationally renowned Alabama artists. Through Dec. 30.
APRIL 1 - DECEMBER 31
THE SLAGHEAP PAINTERS
THRU 12/31. Trussville Public Library, 201 Parkway Drive, Trussville. Featuring the Cahaba Village paintings.
AUG. 3 - OCT. 2
JANET TILLERY
THRU 10/2 Art Works Gallery, 921 Noble St. Anniston. Featuring work from East Alabama Artists Inc. 256-237-1259.
AUG. 14-SEPT. 14
RURAL WONDER: WORKS BY BUTCH ANTHONY
THRU 9/14 The Art Gallery, Dempsey Arts Center, 222 East Drake Ave., Auburn. Featuring work by the artist.
AUG. 14 - SEPT. 24
JASON A. SAUNDERS
THRU 9/24 Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts, 217 E. Tuscaloosa St., Florence. Featuring Tennesee landscape paintings in oil. 256-760-6379.
AUG. 20 - SEPT. 27
CELEBRATION OF LATIN AMERICAN ART
THRU 9/27 Samford University Art Gallery, 800 Lakeshore Drive. Clothing, photographs, art and jewelry from Latin America. 726-2840.
AUG. 23-SEPT. 18
"THE GLASS MENDACITY"
Thru 9/18 $20. Terrific New Theatre, 2821 Second Ave. South. A spoof of Tennesee Williams' plays. 328-0868.
AUG. 25 - SEPT. 29
"ART OF DIXIE"
THRU 9/29 Naked Art, 3815 Clairmont Ave. Artwork inspired by the state of Alabama, from those who live here. 595-3553
AUG. 26-JAN. 13
ARTES ETRVRIAE RENASCVNTVR. SIR WILLIAM HAMILTON, JOSIAH WEDGWOOD, AND THE DREAM OF ETRURIA
THRU 1/13 Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Eighth Ave. North. Discover classical Greek and Roman culture as reflected in 18th-century England.
AUG. 31-OCT. 6
"DOUBLE X: WOMEN REPRESENTING WOMEN"
THRU 10/6. UAB Visual Arts Gallery, 900 13th St. South. Female artists, using women as the subject of their works. 934-0815. FREE
SEPT. 1-29
THOMAS ANDREW AND TRES TAYLOR
THRU 9/29. Art Alley, 109 Broadway St., Homewood. 879-1105.
SEPT. 1-30
RICHARD RUSSELL
THRU 9/30. Griffith Art Gallery, 109 Hilltop Business Drive, Pelham. Paintings completed by the officially licensed artist for Alabama Athletics. 985-7969.
SEPT. 1-30
MONTHLY ART EXHIBIT
THRU 9/30. Artists Incorporated, 3365 Morgan Drive, Vestavia Hills. Featuring works from Marjoryn Creighton, Nelson Grice, Mary Jean Henke, Anne Reiser, Jeanie Robertson, Les Yarbrough. 979-8990.
SEPT. 1-30
CAROLYN HALLMARK
THRU 9/30 Trussville Public Library, 201 Parkway Drive, Trussville. Featuring works from the Cahawba Art Club member.
SEPT. 1-30
"ALL SHAPES AND SIZES: CARICATURES OF JEWISH CELEBRITIES"
Thru 9/30 Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Road. Featuring 50 drawings by LJCC Executive Director Garth Potts. 879-0411.
SEPT. 1-30
KEVIN JONES
THRU 9/30 John C. Yarbrough Gallery, Trussville Community Center, 215 Parkway Drive, Trussville. Featuring works from the Cahawba Art Club member.
SEPT. 1-30
SUSAN BOWEN WALL
THRU 9/30. St. Vincent's East Art Gallery, 50 Medical Park East Drive. Featuring photography.
SEPT. 1-30
JOY PATE
THRU 9/30 Alice Tillery & Co. Rose Garden Art Gallery, 33 Olmsted St., The Town of Mt Laurel. Featuring work from the Sylacauga resident. 408-4070.
SEPT. 1-30
RALPH HOLZMAN
THRU 9/30 The Coffeehouse of Trussville, 137 N. Chalkville Road, Trussville. Featuring works from the Cahawba Art member.
SEPT. 1-30
RENEE SANDERS
THRU 9/30 First American Bank, 115 N. Chalkville Road, Trussville. Featuring works from the Cahawba Art Club member.
SEPT. 1-30
JUNE HENRY MOORE
THRU 9/30 Brookwood Hospital Pat Bendall Gallery. 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive. Oils, acrylics and watercolors.
SEPT. 1-OCT. 31
ADELE V. NORTHINGTON
Thru 10/31. Unity of Birmingham, 2803 Highland Ave. South. Crosses and paintings in a show titled "Angels and Mystery."
SEPT 4-16
GARY CONRAD
THRU 9/16 The Comedy Club at the Stardome, 1818 Data Drive, Hoover. A night with the comedy hypnotist. 205-444-0008.
SEPT. 4-OCT. 28
"AMERICAN HISTORY: LOST, STOLEN, OR PLAYED"
THRU 10/28. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St. North. Artist Ken Traynor's paintings revealing important moments that inspired the civil rights movement. 328-9696.
SEPT 5-OCT 1
DEBORAH R. GARST
THRU 10/1 St. Vincent's Art Gallery, 810 St. Vincent's Drive. The artist's work includes watercolor and oil paintings, along with collages.
SEPT. 6-20
"OFF THE WALL ON THE BODY"
Thru 9/20 The Art Gallery, University of Montevallo, Montevallo. Featuring work by Karen Graffeo, Toni Tully & others.
SEPT. 6-DEC. 7
ANATOMICAL THEATRE
THRU 12/7 UAB Historical Collections, Lister Library, 1700 University Blvd. Art centered on the theme of body, disease and death. 934-4475.
SEPT. 7-OCT. 28
"WOMEN OF A NEW TRIBE: PHOTOGRAPHS BY JERRY TALIAFERRO"
THRU 10/28 Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St. North. An exhibit celebrating the spirit and physical beauty of black women. 328-9696.
SEPT. 7-21
2007 ANNUAL CITY CENTER ART STUDENT/TEACHER ARTIST EXHIBIT
THRU 9/21 Space One Eleven, 2409 Second Ave. North.
SEPT. 7-28
PLOT INFLUENTIAL: A NATIONAL INVITATIONAL PRINTMAKING EXHIBITION
THRU 9/28 Birmingham-Southern College, Doris Wainwright Kennedy Art Center/Azar Art Studios, Durbin Gallery, 900 Arkadelphia Road. 226-4928
SEPT. 7-OCT. 1
DEREK SNOW & JESSICA BELL
THRU 10/1 Maralyn Wilson Gallery, 3908 Clairmont Ave. American landscape photography and prints from Nepal.
SEPT. 7-OCT. 4
CHARLES JONES
THRU 10/4 AMW Incorporated, 1829 29th Ave. South. Photographs.
SEPT. 7-OCT. 6
BEVERLY CORBITT & ROBIN LESSEL
THRU 10/6 Bare Hands Gallery, 109 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. South. Glass and oil works. WC Installation will feature work by Elizabeth Russell. Gallery talk with Beverly Corbitt on 9/22 at 2 p.m.
SEPT. 7-OCT. 20
IRA CHAFFIN & CAROUSEL CARVERS
Thru 10/20 Cobb Lane Gallery, One Cobb Lane. Chaffin's sculptures, along with Jean Hahn, Patrick Roy, Dr. Dennis Pappas and Charles Brush. 939-0450.
SEPT. 7-OCT 31
"THE PREVIEW"
Thru 10/31 Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Road. Featuring work by Alabama Designer Craftsmen. www.bbgardens.org
SEPT. 9-31
FAIRFAX NABERS
THRU 9/31. Littlehouse Galleries, 2915 Linden Ave., Homewood. Featuring acrylic paintings. 879-4186.
SEPT. 9-OCT. 4
LINDA WILLIFORD
THRU 10/4 Leeds Arts Council Gallery, 8140 Parkway Drive, Leeds. Pen, ink, oils and acrylics. 699-1892
SEPT. 9-OCT. 28
POETRY IN THE GALLERIES
THRU 10/28. $90. Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Eighth Ave. North. Sunday classes from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the boardroom and galleries. Michael Virga, instructor. 254-2964.
SEPT. 13-29
"MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS"
THRU 9/29 $20. Birmingham Festival Theatre, 1901 1/2 11th Ave. South. Ron Hutchinson's play about the making of a film classic. 933-2383 or www.bftonline.org
SEPT. 14-OCT. 18
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS FACULTY VISUAL ARTS SHOW
THRU 10/18 Alabama School of Fine Arts, 1800 Eighth Ave. North. 252-9241
SEPT. 14-OCT. 5
CASSANDRA GRIFFEN McINTYRE
THRU 10/5 Lyda Rose Gallery, 2817 Crescent Ave., Homewood. Photography.
SEPT. 14-OCT. 15
JULIA KLIMOVA & CHRISTINA DOELLING
THRU 10/15 Loretta Goodwin Gallery, 605 S. 28th St. Oil paintings and abstract works. Opening reception: 9/20 5-8 p.m. 328-1761.
SEPT. 14-OCT. 18
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS VISUAL ARTS FACULTY EXHIBITION
THRU 10/18 Alabama School of Fine Arts, 1800 Eighth Ave. North. 252-9241
SEPT. 15-16
17th ANNUAL WIREGRASS MODEL RAILROAD SHOW
9/15 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 9/16 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5. National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds, U.S. 231 South, Dothan. Featuring model railroad vendors and dealers.
SEPT. 15-16
TANNEHILL TRADE DAYS
9/15 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $3. Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park, 12632 Confederate Parkway, McCalla. Decorations, tools, antiques, baby items, clothing, furniture and jewelry. Pets are not allowed.
SEPT. 16
ORGAN SHOW WITH DOLTON McALPIN
2 p.m. Alabama Theatre, 1817 Third Ave. North. Presented by the Alabama Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society.
SEPT. 16
TASTE OF THE SUMMIT
1-4 p.m. $10. The Summit, 214 Summit Blvd. Music, food, a fashion show and children's activities. 967-0111.
SEPT. 16
EVERGREEN CONTAINERS
2:30-4 p.m. $24/$12 for members. Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Road. Learn how to create pots for plants. Please register online. 414-3900 or www.bbgardens.org
SEPT. 17
2007 ALABAMA HUMANITIES FOUNDATION LUNCH
Noon. The Wynfrey Hotel, 1000 Riverchase Galleria. Featuring guest speaker Rick Bragg, along with the presentation of awards to Jonathan Westervelt Warner and The Susan Mott Charitable Trust. 558-3980
SEPT. 17
MEDIA OF BIRMINGHAM
5:30-7:30 p.m. McCormick and Schmick's Seafood Restaurant, Colonial Brookwood Village, 719 Shades Creek Pkwy, Hwy 149. Media, advertising, public relations and web professionals are invited for a networking meeting. www.mediaofbirmingham.com
SEPT. 17-OCT. 13
PHOTO IX JURIED EXHIBITION
THRU 10/13 The Art Gallery, Dempsey Arts Center, 222 East Drake Ave., Auburn. Displaying work by regional artists and photographers.
SEPT. 18
ALABAMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERTMASTER AND FRIENDS
7 p.m. Samford University Brock Recital Hall, 800 Lakeshore Drive. The orchestra will perform Italian violin sonatas. A reception will follow. 251-7727.
SEPT. 19
"FALL BACK INTO YOUR GARDEN"
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $20/$15 for members. Aldridge Botanical Gardens, 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover. John Culver discusses how to grow fall blooming perennials. Lunch includes. Reservations required by 9/18. 682-8019.
SEPT. 19
DR. WAYNE FLYNT
Noon. B.B. Comer Memorial Library, 314 North Broadway, Sylacauga. The title of the program is "Singing Our Songs: From the Delmore Brothers to "My Home's in Alabama."
SEPT. 19
UAB FACULTY POTOURRI RECITAL
Noon. UAB Mary Culp Hulsey Recital Hall, 950 13th St. South. UAB faculty performs a concert. 934-7376.
SEPT. 19
JACK HURST
6 p.m. The Alabama Booksmith, 2626 19th Place, Homewood. Signing the book, "Men of Fire: Grant, Forrest and the Campaign that Decided the Civil War." 870-4242
SEPT. 20
MARY MONROE
Noon Birmingham Public Library, North Birmingham Branch, 2501 31st Ave. North. Signing the book, "Deliver Me from Evil."
SEPT. 20
SHOALS SYMPHONY SOUNDS AT SUNSET
5 p.m. $20. The Rosenbaum House, 601 Riverview Drive, Florence. This symphony fundraiser includes free admission to the Rosenbaum House, along with a gourmet picnic. Concert starts at 6 p.m. Bring your lawn chair. Tickets must be purchased in advance. 256-760-6379.
SEPT. 20
ART YOU CAN BANK ON
5:30 p.m. $75/entire program or $25/individual. B&A Warehouse, 1531 First Ave. South. A benefit for Alabama's Full Life Ahead Foundation of Hope. Silent auctions, massages and jewelry. Art showing and auction 5:30-8:30 p.m., Music and dancing begins at 9 p.m.
SEPT. 20
SCIENCE UNCORKED
5:30-6:30 p.m. $10/$5 for members. McWane Science Center, 200 19th St. North. Music by the Sarah Green Band followed by a 6:30 p.m. presentation of the Climate Project's "An Inconvenient Truth." Reservations are encouraged. 714-8484.
SEPT. 20
ART AFTER HOURS
5:30-7 p.m. Wiregrass Museum of Art, 126 Museum Ave., Dothan. Art, music, food and cash bar. Must be 21 and over to attend. Non-members charged an admission fee. 334-794-3871
SEPT. 20
CAHABA BY MOONLIGHT
6 p.m. $100. Carraway-Davie House and Conference Center, 4465 Old Overton Road. Wine, a silent auction and Sinatra and smooth jazz with the Matt Wiley Trio. A seated buffet will begin at 7:30 p.m. 322-5326
SEPT. 20
CHICAGO: BEHIND THE SCENES
6:30 p.m. Birmingham Public Library Atrium, 2100 Park Place. A preview of the Red Mountain Theatre Company's production. FREE
SEPT. 20
ALABAMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA COMMUNITY CONCERT
7 p.m. Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church, 2269 Chapel Road. A free community concert. 822-4210.
SEPT. 20
UM CONCERT & LECTURE SERIES GUEST ARTIST RECITAL
7:30 p.m. University of Montevallo, LeBaron Recital Hall, Montevallo. Featuring Trio Facetada.
SEPT. 20
PRINCETON REVIEW
6-7:15 p.m. Little Professor Book Center, 2717 18th St., Homewood. Signing the book, "How to Get into the College of Your Choice." 870-7461.
SEPT. 20-23
"MISS JULIE"
9/20-22 7:30 p.m., 9/23 2:30 p.m. Birmingham-Southern College, College Theatre - Theatre One, 900 Arkadelphia Road. The August Strindberg play adapted by Alan Litsey from a translation by Elizabeth Sprigge. For mature audiences only. 226-4780
SEPT. 20-23
"FOOLS"
9/21-22 7 p.m., 9/23 2:30 p.m. $10/$6 for students. Shades Valley High School, 6100 Old Leeds Road. Shades Valley Theatre Academy begins its fall season with this Neil Simon play. 379-5350, ext. 257.
SEPT. 21
DR. JIM McCLINTOCK
1 p.m. Alabama School of Fine Arts, 1800 Eighth Ave. North. A math/science lecture. 252-9241
SEPT. 21
GEORGE SINGLETON
6 p.m. The Alabama Booksmith, 2626 19th Place, Homewood. Signing the book, "Work Shirts for Madmen." 870-4242
SEPT. 21
ASC SEASON KICK-OFF PARTY FEATURING TIEMP LIBRE
7 p.m. $25. Alys Stephens Center Lobby, 1200 10th Ave. South. Miami-based Latin jazz group helps celebrate the opening of a new season. Dance in the lobby & cash bar. ASC Young Professionals' Club meets at 6 p.m. for a pre-party. 975-2787.
SEPT. 21
"INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED STARS REPRESENTING DIVERSE STYLES"
7:30 p.m. $22/$15/$7 for students. University of Alabama, Concert Hall, Moody Music Building, Tuscaloosa. QuinTango performs in the Celebrity Series sponsored by the Gloria Narramore Moody Foundation. 205-348-7111.
SEPT. 21-22
ALABAMA ORIGINALS: CONTEMPORARY CLAY
Cahaba ClayWorks, 7575 Parkway Drive. Celebrate the grand opening of the gallery. Clay artworks, along with live music, wine tasting, studio tours and pottery demonstrations.
SEPT. 21-22
COLIN HAY
8 p.m. $20. The Library Theatre, Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Drive, Hoover. The singer, formerly with the group Men at Work, performs. 205-444-7888
SEPT. 21-23
ANTIQUE APPLE FESTIVAL
9 a.m.-5 p.m. 8831 Alabama 157, Moulton. Antiques, heirlooms, paintings, crafts, and food. 256-974-5067.
SEPT. 21-30
"BYE BYE BIRDIE"
9/21-22 & 9/27-29 7:30 p.m., 9/23 & 9/30 2:30 p.m. Virginia Samford Theatre, 1116 26th St. South. The Magic City Actors Theatre presents this Stewart/Strouse/Adams musical. 914-4648
SEPT. 22
FAMILY FUN DAY IN THE GARDENS
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Road. Origami demonstrations and craft vendors. 414-3900 or www.bbgardens.org
SEPT. 23
PUCCINI'S 'LA BOHEME' SIMULCAST
1 p.m. Samford University Wright Center Concert Hall, 800 Lakeshore Drive. A simulcast of the Washington National Opera's live production. FREE
SEPT. 23
HOW TO FISH WORKSHOP
2-4 p.m. Aldridge Botanical Gardens, 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover. For children 4-12 and their parents. Class is limited to 30 kids. Reservations required by 9/21. 682-8019. FREE
SEPT. 23
OLD SONG SING-ALONG
2 p.m. Samford University Reid Chapel, 800 Lakeshore Drive. Joseph Hopkins, Ken Varner and Barbara Bamberg lead the concert of hymns. FREE
SEPT. 23
JACK HANNA
2&8 p.m. $36-$18. Von Braun Center, 700 Monroe St., Huntsville. Animal-lovers unite for this show with Jack Hanna and his furry friends. 256-518-6155
SEPT. 23
WATERCOLOR SOCIETY OF ALABAMA MEMBER MEETING
2:30 p.m. Birmingham Public Libary, Linn-Henley Building, 2100 Park Place. Open to the public. www.watercolorsocietyofalabama.org
SEPT. 23
THE DAVIS PIANO QUARTET
3 p.m. $15-$50 Alys Stephens Center, 1200 10th Ave. South. A benefit for the Reed Foundation for Gastrointestinal Oncology Research. 975-2787.
SEPT. 23
BOBBY HORTON AND THE METROPOLITAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA
3 p.m. $5. Cabaniss Fine Arts Center, The Altamont School, 4801 Altamont Road. The theme of the concert is "Music in Time of War" with works by Beethoven, Sheldon, Mendelssohn and Barnes. For second part of the program, Bobby Horton will lecture on Civil War-era music. He will also be available for autographing items. Seating is limited, arrive early.
SEPT. 23-OCT. 28
WATERCOLOR SOCIETY OF ALABAMA MEMBERS' SHOWCASE
THRU 10/28 Birmingham Public Libary, Central Branch, 2100 Park Place. Exhibition will be in the Art Gallery, fourth floor. Reception and presentation of awards 9/23, 3:30-5 p.m. www.watercolorsocietyofalabama.org
SEPT. 24
DIANE FERLATTE
10 a.m. Birmingham Public Libary, Central Branch, 2100 Park Place. The library hosts its 10th Annual Children's Author/Storyteller Event with this award-winning storyteller and artist. 226-3610
SEPT. 24
"IN JULY"
6 p.m. Samford University Christenberry Planetarium, 800 Lakeshore Drive. A road movie with romance and comedy with English subtitles. FREE
SEPT. 24
DIANE FERLATTE
6:30 p.m. Birmingham Public Libary, Five Points West Branch, 4812 Ave. West. The library hosts its 10th Annual Children's Author/Storyteller Event with this award-winning storyteller and artist. 226-4013
SEPT. 24
UM FACULTY RECITAL
7:30 p.m. University of Montevallo, LeBaron Recital Hall, Montevallo. Roderick George performs.
SEPT. 24
S T KIMBROUGH & CHARLES WESLEY
7:30 p.m. Samford University Brock Recital Hall, 800 Lakeshore Drive. Presented by the Samford School of Performing Arts. FREE
SEPT. 25
DIANE FERLATTE
10 a.m. Birmingham Public Libary, Smithfield Branch Library, One Eighth Ave. West. The library hosts its 10th Annual Children's Author/Storyteller Event with this award-winning storyteller and artist. 324-8428
SEPT. 25
BACK TO SCHOOL STORY PROGRAM
11:30 a.m.-Noon. Hueytown Public Library, 1372 Hueytown Road, Hueytown. Lisa Hicks presents stories, games and songs about school for preschool children. FREE
SEPT. 25
DIANE FERLATTE
1 p.m. Birmingham Public Libary, North Avondale Branch Library, 501 43rd St. North. The library hosts its 10th Annual Children's Author/Storyteller Event with this award-winning storyteller and artist. 592-2082
SEPT. 25
DIANE FERLATTE
3:30 p.m. Birmingham Public Libary, West End Branch Library, 1348 Tuscaloosa Ave. SW. The library hosts its 10th Annual Children's Author/Storyteller Event with this award-winning storyteller and artist. 226-4089
SEPT. 25
DIANE FERLATTE
6:30 p.m. Birmingham Public Libary, Springville Road Branch Library, 1224 Old Springville Road. The library hosts its 10th Annual Children's Author/Storyteller Event with this award-winning storyteller and artist. 226-4081
SEPT. 25-30
"THE MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST"
9/25-9/28 7:30 p.m., 9/29 2&7:30 p.m., 9/30 2 p.m. University of Alabama, Gallaway Theatre, Tuscaloosa. Beth Henley's award-winning play about a Southern girl who wants to win a tiara. 205-348-3400
SEPT. 25-NOV. 15
ALABAMA ORIGINALS: EXPANDING PERSPECTIVES
THRU 11/15. The Alabama Artists Gallery, Alabama State Council on the Arts, RSA Tower, 201 Monroe, Montgomery. Works in a variety of mediums.
SEPT. 26
LISTEN & LEARN: AUTUMN FLORAL DESIGNS
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $20/$15 for members. Aldridge Botanical Gardens, 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover. Create floral designs with an autumn theme. Cost includes lunch. Dorothy McDaniel will sign copies of her book, "Flowers by Dorothy McDaniel." 682-8019.
SEPT. 26
NANCY ANDERSON
Noon. B.B. Comer Memorial Library, 314 North Broadway, Sylacauga. The title of the program is "To Kill a Mockingbird: Successes and Myths."
SEPT. 27
THE BOW TIE BENEFIT
6-10 p.m. $100/$175 per couple. Vestavia Country Club, 400 Beaumont Drive. A benefit for The Prescott House, with an auction and prizes for the most creative bow or bow tie.
SEPT. 27-29
"FRANKLY FRANK"
8 p.m. $17. Virginia Samford Theatre's Martha Moore Sykes Studio, 1116 26th St. South. Spend an evening with Ben Middaugh as Frank Sinatra in this one-man show. 251-1206
SEPT. 27-30
"DEADWOOD DICK, OR THE GAME OF GOLD"
THRU 9/30 Telfair Peet Theatre, Auburn University, Auburn. A melodramatic spoof of the Old West, set in 1876. For times and tickets, call 334-844-4154.
SEPT. 27-30
"FESTIVAL OF 10-MINUTE PLAYS"
9/27-29 7:30 p.m., 9/30 2:30 p.m. Alys Stephens Center's Odess Theatre, 1200 10th Ave. South. Plays written, directed and performed by students. 934-3236
SEPT. 27- OCT. 7
"CHICAGO"
9/27-29, 10/4-10/6 7:30 p.m., 9/30 & 10/7 2 p.m. Red Mountain Theatre Company Cabaret Theatre, 301 19th St. North. Red Mountain Theatre Company performs the musical. For mature audiences only. 324-2424.
SEPT. 27 - OCT. 18
DOES YOUR VOTE COUNT?
THRU 10/18 The Art Gallery, University of Montevallo, Montevallo. Featuring work by Shana Berger & Nathan Purath. Opening reception 9/27 4:30-6 p.m. Artist talk at 5 p.m.
SEPT. 28
STEPHEN G. SCHAEFFER
12:30 p.m. Cathedral Church of the Advent, 2017 Sixth Ave. North. The Cathedral director of music and organist plays a 30-minute recital. www.adventbirmingham.org
SEPT. 28
FIRST ANNUAL IRONDALE MUSIC FEST
5:30-10 p.m. $20. Zamora Shrine Temple, 3521 Ratliff Road. Live Cajun Music by L'Angelus. Casual dress and an "all you can eat" buffet. Reservations required. 956-3104
SEPT. 28
"MY FAVORITE POEM" COMMUNITY READING
7 p.m. Alabama School of Fine Arts, Creative Writing Lecture Hall and Lobby, 1800 Eighth Ave. North. 252-9241
SEPT. 28
RHONDA VINCENT CONCERT
7 p.m. Phenix City Ampitheatre, Phenix City. Performing with her band, The Rage. East Wind Bluegrass Band will open. Gates will open one hour before. 334-291-4719.
SEPT. 28-29
COLLINSVILLE QUILT WALK
9/28 Noon-5 p.m., 9/29 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8. Downtown Collinsville. 256-524-2323.
SEPT. 28-29
"MUSIC FROM THE DANUBE"
8 p.m. $65/$40/$25/$10. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. Alabama Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven's Symphony No. 4, Haydn's Symphony No. 44 "Trauer-Symphonie" and Bartok's Piano Concerto No. 3. Concert comments begin at 7 p.m. at Reynolds-Kirschbaum Hall. 251-7727
SEPT. 28-30
SIDEWALK MOVING PICTURE FESTIVAL
Various venues, downtown Birmingham. Film festival featuring feature-length films and short films in nine locations. Tickets available for opening night film, for the weekend and for single films. www.sidewalkfest.com.
SEPT. 29
KIDS' FISHING DERBY
8-11:30 a.m. Aldridge Botanical Gardens, 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover. For children ages 4-12 who are accompanied by an adult. Trophies awarded. All anglers must be registered. 682-8019. FREE
SEPT. 29
DESIGN A MOSAIC BIRDHOUSE
9 a.m.-noon. $80/$40 for members. Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Road. Learn how to work with mosaics. Please register online. 414-3900 or www.bbgardens.org
SEPT. 29
ALABAMA BLUES PROJECT FEATURING DEBBIE BOND AND CAROLINE SHINES
10 & 11:30 a.m. $7. Alys Stephens Center, 1200 10th Ave. South. Children learn about how the blues began. The music of West Africa, coupled with slavery and reconstruction, is traced through to hip-hop. For ages 5-12. 975-2787.
SEPT. 29
2007 IRONDALE WHISTLE STOP FESTIVAL
9-4 p.m. Historic Irondale, 20th Street and the railroad tracks, Irondale. Food, history and fried green tomatoes. Two music stages and activities for children. Click on Whistle Stop Festival while visiting the Web site. www.cityofirondale.org.
SEPT. 29
ARTSCAPE 2007
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Lakeside Park, Pell City. A juried arts festival, including crafts and vendors.
SEPT. 29
NORTH ALABAMA FOLK FESTIVAL
2-10 p.m. $10. Festhalle Market Platz, corner of Arnold Street & First Avenue NW Cullman. A benefit for the Daystar House. Featuring Tom House, Microwave Dave, Bimini Road and others. Bring a chair.
SEPT. 29-30
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS FALL DANCE PERFORMANCE
9/29 7:30 p.m., 9/30 2:30 p.m. Alabama School of Fine Arts, 1800 Eighth Ave. North. 252-9241
SEPT. 29
CHAD FISHER GROUP IN CONCERT
7:30 p.m. $7.50. Aldridge Botanical Gardens, 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover. 682-8019 or www.aldridgegardens.com.
SEPT. 29- OCT. 31
SCARECROWS IN THE GARDEN
THRU 10/31. Aldridge Botanical Gardens, 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover. View more than 25 scarecrows created by local groups. 682-8019 or www.aldridgegardens.com.
SEPT. 30
WEST ALABAMA RECOVERY MONTH PICNIC AND CONCERT
1:30-4:30 p.m. Northport Community Center, off Lurleen Wallace Blvd, Northport. Food and music. Prizes and children's activities. 205-750-0227.
SEPT. 30
MILDRED ALLEN FACULTY RECITAL
2:30 p.m. Birmingham-Southern College, Hill Recital Hall, 900 Arkadelphia Road. www.bsc.edu/academics/music
SEPT. 30
EMMYLOU HARRIS
7 p.m. $62/$52/$28. Alys Stephens Center, 1200 10th Ave. South. The Birmingham native performs. 975-2787.
SEPT. 30
"ARIAS & AUTUMN AFTERNOONS"
2:30 p.m. $15. Virginia Samford Theatre's Martha Moore Sykes Studio, 1116 26th St. South. Presented by Alabama Operaworks. Ticket price includes a free beverage. 251-1206
OCT. 1
MASON/ROBERTSON AWARD RECOGNITION CONCERT
7:30 p.m. Samford University, Brock Recital Hall, 800 Lakeshore Drive. Presented by Birmingham Art and Music Alliance.
OCT. 1
ALABAMA CLARINET ENSEMBLE
7:30 p.m. University of Montevallo, LeBaron Recital Hall, Montevallo.
OCT. 1-31
RENEE SANDERS
THRU 10/31 The Coffeehouse of Trussville, 137 N. Chalkville Road, Trussville. Featuring works from the Cahawba Art member.
OCT. 1-31
CAROL SIMON
THRU 10/31 Trussville Public Library, 201 Parkway Drive, Trussville. Featuring works from the Cahawba Art Club member.
OCT. 1-31
RALPH HOLZMAN
THRU 10/31 First American Bank, 115 N. Chalkville Road, Trussville. Featuring works from the Cahawba Art Club member.
OCT. 1-31
LAURA CHAMBLISS
THRU 10/31 Alice Tillery & Co. Rose Garden Art Gallery, 33 Olmsted St., The Town of Mt Laurel. 408-4070.
OCT. 1-31
LINDA WILLIFORD
THRU 10/31 John C. Yarbrough Gallery, Trussville Community Center, 215 Parkway Drive, Trussville. Featuring works from the Cahawba Art Club member.
OCT. 1-31
HARVEST OF ARTS
THRU 10/31. Artists Incorporated, 3365 Morgan Drive, Vestavia Hills. Featuring works from Pat Dicas, Sue Fowler, Cyndie Hay, Carol Lavender, Tena Z. Payne, Kat Pilliteri. Artists reception on 10/5, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 979-8990.
OCT. 2
LEANN RIMES
7:30 p.m. Anniston Performing Arts Auditorium, Anniston.
OCT. 2
CALDER QUARTET
7:30 p.m. $30/$15 for students. Wilson Auditorium, Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, Blount Cultural Park, Montgomery. The nationally known quartet performs. 334-277-3505
OCT. 2
SAMFORD FACULTY RECITAL
7:30 p.m. Samford University, Brock Recital Hall, 800 Lakeshore Drive. Featuring Angela Flaniken, Jeffrey Flaniken and Don Sanders. FREE
OCT. 3
BOBBY WHETSTONE
Noon. B.B. Comer Memorial Library, 314 North Broadway, Sylacauga. The title of the program is "From the Fram to the Cotton Mill."
OCT. 3
SUSAN HARVEY
5-6 p.m. Little Professor Book Center, 2717 18th St., Homewood. Signing the book, "Tea with Sister Anna: A Paris Journal." 870-7461.
OCT. 3
RICHARD DAWKINS AND JOHN LENNOX
7 p.m. Alys Stephens Center, 1200 10th Ave. South. The God Delusion Debate comes to Alabama. 975-2787.
OCT. 3-7
"OUR TOWN"
10/3-6 7:30 p.m., 10/7 2 p.m. $15/$12. Alys Stephens Center's Sirote Theatre, 1200 10th Ave. South. Theatre UAB performs the Thornton Wilder play. 975-2787.
OCT. 3-31
"METAPHOR BOXES AND DRAWINGS"
THRU 10/31 Samford University Art Gallery, 800 Lakeshore Drive. Beverly B. Erdreich's mixed-media work. 726-2840.
OCT. 4
HERITAGE ALIVE
10 a.m. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St. North. Event will be in the Abraham Woods Community Meeting Room. 328-9696.
OCT. 4
BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES: "THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ATTORNEY ARTHUR SHORES
Noon. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St. North. A discussion with Barbara Shores and Judge Helen Shores Lee. 328-9696.
OCT. 4
LARRY MICHALOVE
4-6 p.m. Jonathan Benton Bookseller, 2705 Culver Road, Mountain Brook. Signing "The Four Little Children." 870-8840.
OCT. 4
SHELDON WEBSTER
4:30-6 p.m. Little Professor Book Center, 2717 18th St., Homewood. Signing the book, "House of Deception." 870-7461.
OCT. 4
MARVIN CLEMONS & LYLE KEY
5-7 p.m. Milestone Books, 700 Montgomery Highway, Suite 106, Vestavia Hills. Signing the book, "Birmingham Rail: The Last Golden Era." 824-2223.
OCT. 4
ANTIQUES AT THE GARDENS: FIRST LOOK PARTY
7-10 p.m. $100. Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Road. A benefit for the Botanical Gardens. This black-tie event will feature food and wine. 414-3900 or www.bbgardens.org
OCT. 4
"WHAT IS A SYMPHONY ANYWAY?"
7 p.m. $15. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. Alabama Symphony Orchestra with music from key composers. Learn basic knowledge of classical music. Symphony 7 after party at B&A Warehouse is free with admission. 251-7727
OCT. 4
GUEST ARTIST RECITAL
7:30 p.m. Samford University Brock Recital Hall, 800 Lakeshore Drive. Featuring Joel Treybig, Daniel Landes and Katie Harrah. FREE
OCT. 4
UAB FACULTY RECITAL
7:30 UAB Mary Culp Hulsey Recital Hall, 950 13th St. South. Joel Smith and Brian Lutterbie play guitars. 934-7376. FREE
OCT. 4-13
"'NIGHT MOTHER"
10/4-6 & 10/11-13 8 p.m. $17/$12 for students and seniors.Playhouse Costume Co-Op, 1816 Third Ave. North. Theatre Downtown presents this Pulitzer Prize winning play by Marsha Norman. 306-1470.
OCT. 5
"INDIAN SUMMER, AUTUMN'S TRANSITION"
5:30 p.m. Four Seasons Gallery, 809 Shades Crest Road, Hoover. Featuring art from Beverly Owen & Warren Mullins. Wine tasting and opening.
OCT. 5
UM GUEST ARTIST RECITAL
7 p.m. University of Montevallo, LeBaron Recital Hall, Montevallo. Featuring Wanda Brister.
OCT. 5
ANGIE STONE
8 p.m. Alabama Theatre, 1817 Third Ave. North. The R&B singer performs. 251-0418.
OCT. 5-7
ANTIQUES AT THE GARDENS
10/5-6 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 10/7 1-5 p.m. $10 general admission. Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Road. Lectures, book signings and displays. 414-3900 or www.bbgardens.org
OCT. 5
"SILENCE"
7-9 p.m. $75. Aldridge Botanical Gardens, 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover. A Medieval Adventure in Story and Song featuring Delores Hydock. Dining, theater and music. An Arts Alfresco event. 682-8019 or www.aldridgegardens.com.
OCT. 5
SEA MONSTERS OF ALABAMA
McWane Science Center, 200 19th St. North. Opening of new exhibit. 714-8484.
OCT. 5
THE BIG DIG
McWane Science Center, 200 19th St. North. Opening of new exhibit. 714-8484.
OCT. 5-26
LISA MICHITTI
THRU 10/26 Birmingham-Southern College, Doris Wainwright Kennedy Art Center/Azar Art Studios, Durbin Gallery, 900 Arkadelphia Road. 226-4928
OCT. 5-26
"MISERY"
10/5-6, 10/11-13, 10/18-20 8 p.m., 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 2 p.m. $15/$12 for students and seniors. South City Theatre, 109 Cloverdale Drive, Alabaster. An adaptation of Stephen King's novel. 621-2128.
OCT. 5-NOV. 12
"REVIVE"
THRU 11/12 Naked Art, 3815 Clairmont Ave. Tom Colon and Melissa Jones are the featured artists. Both explore using recycled materials in their work. Opening 10/5, 5-9 p.m. and 10/6, 1-6 p.m. 595-3553
OCT. 6
WIENER DOG RACE
9 a.m. $5 entry fee. Colonel Cullman Museum, 211 Second Ave. NE, Cullman. All dachshunds and owners are invited to take part in the race. Each dog must have two people assisting. All entries receive a goody bag. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Part of the 2007 Oktoberfest. 256-734-4256.
OCT. 6
PEDALS, PIPES AND PIZZA
9:30 a.m.-noon. $5. Divinity School Chapel, Samford University. Program to introduce students ages 11-16 to the pipe organ. Samford University Divinity School Chapel. 251-5665.
OCT. 6
THE 44TH ANNUAL BLUFF PARK ART SHOW
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Bluff Park Community Center, 517 Cloudland Drive, Hoover. Artists from 12 states exhibit their work. Pit BBQ, baked goods, and music. Children's activities. www.bluffparkartassociation.org. FREE
OCT. 6
MAKING GOURD MASKS
10 a.m.-1 p.m. $35. Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park, 12632 Confederate Parkway, McCalla. Participants must be older than 12. Cost includes materials. 256-760-6379.
OCT. 6
YOUNG AUTHOR DAY
1-3 p.m. Milestone Books, 700 Montgomery Highway, Suite 106, Vestavia Hills. Beth Holladay teaches children ages 7-14 on storytelling and illustration. 824-2223.
OCT. 6
BRAVO! ARTS FESTIVAL
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Virginia Samford Theatre and Caldwell Park. Live performances from Birmingham arts organizations. FREE
OCT. 6
CONNIE RHOADES
7:30 p.m. University of Montevallo, LeBaron Recital Hall, Montevallo. The clarinetist performs.
OCT. 6
PLANET DRUM FEATURING MICKEY HART
8 p.m. $52/$42/$22. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. The ex-Grateful Dead drummer performs world music with his band. 975-2787.
OCT. 7
SALSA IN THE GARDENS FAMILY PARTY
2-7 p.m. $10/$8 for members. Aldridge Botanical Gardens, 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover. D.J. Carlos Otalora will play Latin music for the dance party. Children events, including pumpkin painting. Dance lessons from 2 to 5 p.m. 682-8019.
OCT. 7
WILLIAM DeVAN FACULTY RECITAL
2:30 p.m. Birmingham-Southern College, Hill Recital Hall, 900 Arkadelphia Road. The pianist will perform works from Chopin and Beethoven. www.bsc.edu/academics/music
Oct. 7
"ARIAS & AUTUMN AFTERNOONS"
2:30 p.m. $15. Virginia Samford Theatre's Martha Moore Sykes Studio, 1116 26th St. South. Presented by Alabama Operaworks. Ticket price includes a free beverage. 251-1206
OCT. 7
UAB WIND SYMPHONY AND SYMPHONY BAND
3 p.m. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. Sue Samuels directs. 975-2787. FREE
OCT. 8
CONCERT IN THE GARDEN: MR. POTATO HEAD
3-4 p.m. Aldridge Botanical Gardens, 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover. Music from the $?'50s, $?'60s and $?'70s. 682-8019 or www.aldridgegardens.com. FREE
OCT. 8
"SOPHIE SCHOLL"
6 p.m. Samford University Christenberry Planetarium, 800 Lakeshore Drive. A young woman published an anti-Nazi leaflet during the days of the Third Reich. Based on a true story. FREE
OCT. 8
UM FACULTY RECITAL/LECTURE
7:30 p.m. University of Montevallo, LeBaron Recital Hall, Montevallo. Featuring Lucina Horner.
OCT. 8-9
SIKE'S SOCK IT TO ME DAYS
9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sike's Shoes, 2920 18th St South, Homewood. A sock sale. All proceeds will go towards the Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs. Also sponsored by the Service Guild of Birmingham.
OCT. 9
OKTOBER STORY PROGRAM
11:30 a.m.-Noon. Hueytown Public Library, 1372 Hueytown Road, Hueytown. Lisa Hicks presents stories and folk tales from Germany. Take chicken dance lessons. FREE
OCT. 9
"CLASSICAL INFLUENCES"
Noon. Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Eighth Ave. North. Featuring a discussion led by Bill Crowe.
OCT. 9
"BALANCING ACT"
2 p.m. Leeds Jane Culbreth Library, 8104 Parkway Drive SE, Leeds. The Seasoned Performers perform a one-act play by Alan Litsey. 978-5095. FREE
OCT. 9
"WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE"
6 p.m. Alabama Ballet Center for Dance, 2726 First Ave. South. A preview performance. 322-4300, ext. 33.
OCT. 9
PETER DONAHUE
7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, The Summit, 2100 Summit Blvd. Speaking on "The Art of the Novel." Part of the Writing Today Open Forum Series for Writers. 298-0665
OCT. 9
THE HERITAGE CONCERT
7:30 p.m. University of Montevallo, LeBaron Recital Hall, Montevallo. The Miami String Quartet performs.
OCT. 9
SAMFORD ORCHESTRA CONCERT
7:30 p.m. Samford University Brock Recital Hall, 800 Lakeshore Drive. 726-2851. FREE
OCT. 10
BERT HITCHCOCK
Noon. B.B. Comer Memorial Library, 314 North Broadway, Sylacauga. The title of the program is "Mark Twain: Humor Southern Style."
OCT. 10
"BALANCING ACT"
12:15 p.m. Homewood Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood. The Seasoned Performers perform a one-act play by Alan Litsey. 978-5095. FREE
OCT. 10
SONNY BREWER
6 p.m. The Alabama Booksmith, 2626 19th Place, Homewood. Signing the book, "Cormac: The Tale of a Dog Gone Missing." 870-4242
OCT. 10-12
"ALL THE WAY FROM MAGNOLIA SPRINGS"
10/10 7:30 p.m., 10/11-12 7 p.m. $20. Historic Ritz Theatre, Talladega Courthouse Square, Talladega. Amber Quick stars in an adaptation of Fannie Flagg's "Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man." 256-315-0000.
OCT. 10-28
"PHANTOM OF THE OPERA"
THRU 10/28 Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North. Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical about an opera singer and a man in a mask. 800-277-1700
OCT. 11
SCIENCE UNCORKED
5:30-7:30 p.m. $10/$5 for members. McWane Science Center, 200 19th St. North. Music by the The Spots and experts leading you through tastes of beer from around the world. Reservations are encouraged. 714-8484.
OCT. 11
WARREN ST. JOHN
6 p.m. The Alabama Booksmith, 2626 19th Place, Homewood. Signing the book, "The ESPN Guide to Psycho Fan Behavior." 870-4242
OCT. 11
SIXTEENTH & SIXTH: AN AFTER-HOURS EVENT
6:16 p.m. $10/$5 members. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St. North. 328-9696.
OCT. 11
BIRMINGHAM ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING
7 p.m. Emmet O'Neal Library, 50 Oak St., Mountain Brook.
OCT. 11
MASON/ROBERTSON AWARD RECOGNITION CONCERT
7:30 p.m. Samford University Brock Recital Hall. Featuring Charles Norman Mason and Ed Robertson. Part of the Birmingham Art Music Alliance season. FREE
OCT. 11
GADSDEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FALL CONCERT
7:30 p.m. $20/$15 seniors/$5 students. Gadsden Convention Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. Tickets available at the Hardin Center for Cultural Arts or at the door.
OCT. 11-14
"PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES"
10/11-13 7 p.m., 10/13 2:30 p.m. $10/$6 for students. Shades Valley High School, 6100 Old Leeds Road. Shades Valley Theatre Academy performs this country music revue. 379-5350, ext. 257.
OCT. 11-NOV. 3
"INDOOR/OUTDOOR"
THRU 11/3 Terrific New Theatre, 2821 Second Ave. South. A comedy about a house cat, her owner and a sexy tomcat. 328-0868.
OCT. 12
"LAREDO, SZASZ AND MOZART" OPEN REHEARSAL
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. Listen to the Alabama Symphony Orchestra in an open rehearsal for its program on Mozart and George Walker. Jaime Laredo will play viola. 251-7727
OCT. 12
THE NEWSGRASS TROUBADOURS
7:30 p.m. $10/$8 for members. Aldridge Botanical Gardens, 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover. A mix of bluegrass and rock music. 682-8019.
OCT. 12-13
"EXPLORATIONS"
10/12 5-10 p.m., 10/13 Noon-3 p.m. 21st Street Studio Gallery, 111 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. South. Curated by Ron Platt from the Birmingham Museum of Art.
OCT. 12-13
31ST ANNUAL BIRMINGHAM OKTOBERFEST
5 p.m.-Midnight. $5. FDSK Clubhouse, 2318 Second Ave. North. A family event with German music and food, along with German and domestic wines and beers. Dancing and entertainment included. www.fdskgermanclub.com
OCT. 12-13
"LAREDO, SZASZ AND MOZART"
8 p.m. $65/$40/$25/$10. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. Jaime Laredo plays with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. Featuring music from Mozart and George Walker. Concert comments begin at 7 p.m. at Reynolds-Kirschbaum Hall. 251-7727
OCT. 12-13
CIRQUE LE MASQUE
8 p.m. $20. The Library Theatre, Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Drive, Hoover. The international circus troupe performs in the style of European circuses. 205-444-7888
OCT. 12-14
"THE SEAGULL"
10/12 11 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. 10/13 7:30 p.m., 10/14 2 p.m. $12/$8 for UM students & faculty. University of Montevallo, Reynolds Studio Theatre, Montevallo. Chekov's play, directed by Vladimir Rovinsky. 665-6200
OCT. 12-21
"THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE"
10/12-13 &10/18-20 7:30 p.m., 10/14 & 10/21 2:30 p.m. $25/$23 for seniors, $13 students. Virginia Samford Theatre, 1116 26th St. South (off Highland Avenue). CenterStage presents the Broadway musical, starring Kimberly Piazza and Jan D. Hunter.
OCT. 12-NOV. 11
"CROWNS"
THRU 11/11 Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Octagon Theatre, One Festival Drive, Montgomery. A musical about African-American women and the hats they wear to church. An exploration of tradition and generation. Recommended for people ages 12 and older. 800-841-4273
OCT. 12-NOV. 3
WILLIAM THOMSON & KATHLEEN LAWSON
THRU 11/3. Hawthorn Gallery, 2017 Third Ave. North. Featuring work by renowned painter William Thomson & Birmingham sculptor Kathleen Lawson. 879-2588 or www.hawthorngallery.net
OCT. 13
OLD STONE TROUGHS: HYPERTUFA
9-11 a.m. $100/$50 for members. Birmingham Botanical Gardens Potting Shed, 2612 Lane Park Road. Class is limited to 12 people. Please register online. 414-3900 or www.bbgardens.org
OCT. 13
FALL FESTIVAL
9 a.m.-4 p.m. St. Clair Historical Society, John Looney House Pioneer Museum, Ashville. Old-time crafts, bluegrass music and antiques.
OCT. 13
"RUMPELSTILTSKIN"
10 a.m. & Noon. Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North. The Birmingham Children's Theatre will perform this play in the Wee Folks Theatre. 458-8181.
OCT. 13
HOOVER/SHELBY ART ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL FALL ART & CRAFT SHOW
10/13 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Heardmont Park, 5458 Cahaba Valley Road. Area artists and craftsmen display works for sale. 979-5699
OCT. 13
BRENDA LADUN
2-4 p.m. Milestone Books, 700 Montgomery Highway, Suite 106, Vestavia Hills. Signing the book, "Behind the Scenes of Breast Cancer: A News Anchor Tells Her Story of Body and Soul Recovery." 824-2223.
OCT. 13
BLUE GALAXY POP STRING QUARTET IN CONCERT
7:30 p.m. $7.50. Aldridge Botanical Gardens, 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover. An Arts Alfresco event. 682-8019 or www.aldridgegardens.com.
OCT. 13-14
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT EXPO
10/13 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 10/14 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $8 weekend admission. Boutwell Auditorium, 1930 Eighth Ave. North. Intuitives, holistic healthcare, jewelry, lectures and books. www.bmse.net
OCT. 13-14
VESTAVIA HILLS ART ASSOCIATION'S 36TH ANNUAL FALL ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW
10/13 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 10/14 1-5 p.m. Vestavia Hills Civic Center, U.S. 31 South & Merryvale Road, Vestavia Hills. Area artists and craftsmen display works for sale. 979-5699
OCT. 14
TAKACS QUARTET
4 p.m. $25. Alys Stephens Center's Sirote Theatre, 1200 10th Ave. South. The Grammy award-winning group performs. 975-2787.
OCT. 14
CHORAL EVENSONG
4 p.m. Cathedral Church of the Advent, 2017 Sixth Ave. North. The Cathedral Choir sings lessons, anthems and readings. www.adventbirmingham.org
OCT. 14
SO WHAT DID YOU FIND? EXCAVATING INSULA VI,1 IN POMPEII
4 p.m. Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Eighth Ave. North. Jennifer and Arthur Stephens discuss the destruction of Pompeii.
OCT. 14
FALL CONCERT BY THE RED MOUNTAIN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
5 p.m. Bluff Park Methodist Church, 733 Valley St., Hoover. A concert featuring music by Rossini, Mozart and Chopin. The soloist is Cynthia Perry from the University of Montevallo. www.rmco.org
OCT. 14-NOV. 15
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS - NATIONAL JURIED PRINTMAKING EXHIBITION
THRU 11/15 The Art Gallery, Dempsey Arts Center, 222 East Drake Ave., Auburn. Work will also be displayed at the Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 450 East Thach Ave., Auburn.
OCT. 14-JAN. 27
POMPEII: TALES FROM AN ERUPTION
THRU 1/27 $16/$8 children. Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Eighth Ave. North. Learn about the destruction of Pompeii through body casts and skeletons as they were found. Art from the period is also displayed.
OCT. 15
UM GUEST ARTIST RECITAL
7:30 p.m. University of Montevallo, LeBaron Recital Hall, Montevallo. Featuring Kevin Chance.
OCT. 16
UM WIND ENSEMBLE
7:30 p.m. University of Montevallo, Palmer Auditorium, Montevallo.
OCT. 16
"EL CARRO"
8 p.m. UAB Mary Culp Hulsey Recital Hall, 950 13th St. South. A Columbian comedy with English subtitles. A family attempts to purchase a new car. 934-4652. FREE
OCT. 16
CURLEY TAYLOR & ZYDECO TROUBLE
8-11 p.m. $12. Concordia Club, 3400 First Ave. North. 951-3463.
OCT. 16-19
DANCE ALABAMA!
10/16-18 7:30 p.m., 10/19 5:30 p.m. University of Alabama, Morgan Auditorium, Tuscaloosa. Choreographed by students and inspired by the UA dance faculty, this event features a variety of styles and forms. 205-348-3400
OCT. 17
FINANCING YOUR BUSINESS
9-11 a.m. Birmingham Public Library Auditorium, 2100 Park Place. Learn about accounting and financial reporting. Sponsored by the Business, Science and Technology Department and the UAB Small Business Development Center. 226-3690
OCT. 17
BALLET WOMEN'S COMMITTEE FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON
10 a.m. $25. Vestavia Country Club, 400 Beaumont Drive. The auction starts at 10 a.m.; lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., and the fashion show will begin at 12:15 p.m.
OCT. 17
KARREN PELL
Noon. B.B. Comer Memorial Library, 314 North Broadway, Sylacauga. The title of the program is "The Alabama Troubadour: The Coon Dog Cemetery."
OCT. 17
PAGAN HOLIDAY: ON THE TRAIL OF ANCIENT ROMAN TOURISTS
6 p.m. Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Eighth Ave. North. Tony Perrottet discusses travel in Ancient Rome.
OCT. 18
JENNIFER ADAMS
4-6 p.m. Jonathan Benton Bookseller, 2705 Culver Road, Mountain Brook. Signing "Mixing New Orleans." 870-8840.
OCT. 18
COCKTAILS IN THE GARDENS
5 p.m. $5/Free to members. Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Road. Cash bar, wine, and beer. The theme drink will be "Pumpkins & Pomegranates."
OCT. 18
FIRE AND WATER - LESSONS FROM THE AFTERMATH OF NATURAL DISASTERS, POMPEII AND KATRINA
6 p.m. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St. North. A collaboration between the Institute and the Birmingham Museum of Art. 328-9696.
OCT. 18
WALTER ISAACSON
7:30 p.m. Samford University Pete Hanna Center, 800 Lakeshore Drive. President of the Aspen Institute and author of "Einstein: His Life and Universe." 726-2851. FREE
OCT. 18
MONTGOMERY COLE & JEAN ROBERTS
7:30 p.m. University of Montevallo, LeBaron Recital Hall, Montevallo.
OCT. 18
GOETHE GEMNAUSIUM AMEISENCHOR
7:30 p.m. Samford University Brock Recital Hall, 800 Lakeshore Drive. 726-2851. FREE
OCT. 18-20
"THE PEACEMAKER"
10/18 7 p.m., 10/20 7 p.m. E.B. Erwin High School, 532 23rd Avenue N.W., Centerpoint. An orginal rap musical, written by Eric Young with music and lyrics by Robert Crawford and Short-Tee. Presented by the E.B. Erwin High School Theatre Department. 821-8189.
OCT. 18-NOV. 3
"YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU"
10/18-20, 10/25-27, 11/1-3 7:30 p.m., 10/28 2 p.m. Depot Theater, 300 South Main St., Wetumpka. The famous Kaufman and Hart musical. www.wetumpkadepot.com
OCT. 19
ROB RIGGAN
5-6 p.m. Little Professor Book Center, 2717 18th Street, Homewood. Signing the book, "The Blackstone Commentaries." 870-7461.
OCT. 19
THE ORIGINAL BLUES BROTHERS BAND
8 p.m. $62/$52/$28. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. Members played with Aykroyd and Belushi during their Blues Brothers days. 975-2787.
OCT. 19-28
"THE BUTLER DID IT AGAIN"
10/19-20 & 10/26-27 7:30 p.m., 10/21 & 10/28 2 p.m. $10/$8 for seniors/$6 for students. ACTA Theatre, 225 Parkway Drive, Trussville. A sequel to last fall's play. Kerry Burrell directs this detective spoof. 665-3902
OCT. 19-NOV. 2
"RED BULL: THE ART OF THE CAN"
THRU 11/2 UAB Visual Arts Gallery, 900 13th St. South. All art is made from Red Bull cans. 934-0815. FREE
OCT. 20
UAB FALL CHORAL CONCERT
8 p.m. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. Featuring UAB Concert Choir, Chamber Singers and Women's Chorale. 975-2787. FREE
OCT. 20
LITTLE BIG TOWN
8:30 p.m. $25/$15. Samford University Pete Hanna Center, 800 Lakeshore Drive. 726-2807.
OCT. 20
SALSABOR! LATIN DANCE NIGHT
10 p.m. Workplay, 500 23rd St. South. Presented by Latinsoul Productions. Dance lessons at 9 p.m. www.latinsoulprod.com.
OCT. 20-21
"WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE"
10/21 1 &7:30 p.m., 10/21 3 p.m. $55-$20. Samford University Wright Center, 800 Lakeshore Drive. The children's book as a ballet. 975-2787.
OCT. 20-NOV. 3
PAINTING IN WATERCOLOR: FALL FLOWERS
10/20, 10/27, 11/3 9 a.m.-noon. $180/$90 for members. Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Road. Class is limited to 12 people. Please register online. 414-3900 or www.bbgardens.org
OCT. 21
"DANCE FOR ALL!"
1-5 p.m. $25. Children's Dance Foundation, 1715 27th Court South. A dance-a-thon to raise funds for the Children's Dance Foundation. 870-0073
OCT. 21
UM FALL CHORAL CONCERT
3 p.m. University of Montevallo, LeBaron Recital Hall, Montevallo.
OCT. 21
THE KLANGVERWALTUNG MUNICH BAVARIAN PHILHARMONIC WITH ORION WEISS
3 p.m. $62/$52/$28. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. Musicians from the Berlin and Munich Philharmonics, and the Munich, Stuttgart, and Hamburg Operas perform. A pre-concert discussion starts at 2 p.m. Part of the Birmingham Music Club's season. 975-2787.
OCT. 21
DAVID SEDARIS
7 p.m. $45/$35/$25. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. An evening with the noted satirist and author. 975-2787.
OCT. 22
"THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES"
6 p.m. Samford University Christenberry Planetarium, 800 Lakeshore Drive. The story of Che Guevara in Spanish with English subtitles. FREE
OCT. 22
UM GUEST ARTIST RECITAL
7:30 p.m. University of Montevallo, LeBaron Recital Hall, Montevallo. Featuring Stephen Cary, tenor.
OCT. 23
BEGINNING FLORAL DESIGN
9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. $90/$45 for members. Birmingham Botanical Gardens Auditorium, 2612 Lane Park Road. Workshop limited to 18 people. Please register online. 414-3900 or www.bbgardens.org
OCT. 23
HALLOWEEN STORY PROGRAM
11:30 a.m.-Noon. Hueytown Public Library, 1372 Hueytown Road, Hueytown. Lisa Hicks presents stories from the holiday. Pre-school kids and caregivers are welcome, along with the general public. FREE
OCT. 23
ROBERT McCAMMON
6 p.m. The Alabama Booksmith, 2626 19th Place, Homewood. Signing the book, "Queen of Bedlam." 870-4242
OCT. 23
UM FACULTY DUO-PIANO RECITAL
7:30 p.m. University of Montevallo, LeBaron Recital Hall, Montevallo. Cynthia Jones and Anthony Pattin perform.
OCT. 23
SAMFORD WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT
7:30 p.m. Samford University Brock Recital Hall, 800 Lakeshore Drive. 726-2851.
OCT. 23-28
"AMEN CORNER"
10/23-10/26 7:30 p.m., 10/27 2&7:30 p.m., 10/28 2 p.m. University of Alabama, Allen Bates Theatre, Tuscaloosa. A musical based on James Baldwin's play. A female pastor's wayward husband returns. Set in Harlem in the 60s. 205-348-3400
OCT. 23-NOV. 6
PERRY AUSTIN, KIM ENGLISH, LESLEY RICH & KEN SPENCER
THRU 11/6 Loretta Goodwin Gallery, 605 S. 28th St. Featuring work in a variety by these national artists. Opening reception: 10/25 5-8 p.m. 328-1761.
OCT. 24
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS STUDENT MUSIC RECITAL
9:50 a.m. Alabama School of Fine Arts, 1800 Eighth Ave. North. 252-9241
OCT. 24
MICHAEL JERNIGAN
Noon. B.B. Comer Memorial Library, 314 North Broadway, Sylacauga. The title of the program is "Auburn Man: The Life and Times of George Petrie."
OCT. 24
UAB DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC STUDENT RECITAL
Noon. UAB Mary Culp Hulsey Recital Hall, 950 13th St. South. UAB faculty performs a concert. 934-7376. FREE
OCT. 25
"EUROPEAN WOMEN POETS OF THE RENAISSANCE: A SILENT LEGACY"
7:30 p.m. Birmingham-Southern College, Munger Auditorium, 900 Arkadelphia Road. A lecture with Dr. Joan Catoni Conlon. www.bsc.edu/academics/music
OCT. 25
BETH HOLLOWAY
Noon-2 p.m. Little Professor Book Center, 2717 18th Street, Homewood. Signing the book, "Loving Natalee: A Mother's Testament of Hope & Faith." 870-7461.
OCT. 25
UAB FACULTY RECITAL
7 p.m. Alys Stephens Center's Reynolds-Kirschbaum Recital Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. Denise Gainey and Dale Reynolds perform. 975-2787. FREE
OCT. 25
"LOVING, DYING, OR REALLY DEAD: THE SUBEXT WILL RULE"
7:30 p.m. Birmingham-Southern College, Hill Recital Hall, 900 Arkadelphia Road. Joan Catoni Conlon will perform in a lecture/demonstration of madrigals by Monteverdi. BSC Concert Choir will participate. Part of the Hugh & Barbara Thomas Masterclass Series. www.bsc.edu/academics/music
OCT. 25-27
"THE MOUSETRAP"
7 p.m. $5. Clay-Chalkville High School, 6623 Roe Chandler Road, Pinson. A mystery by Agatha Christie, performed by the theatre department. 379-3050.
OCT. 25-28
"ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST"
10/25-10/27 7:30 p.m., 10/28 2:30 p.m. $10. Samford University Harrison Theatre, 800 Lakeshore Drive. Adapted from the Ken Kesey novel. www.samfordartstickets.com.
OCT. 25 - NOV. 1
JURIED STUDENT FOUNDATION SHOW
THRU 11/1 The Art Gallery, University of Montevallo, Montevallo. Featuring work by the students.
OCT. 25-NOV. 10
"QUILLS"
THRU 11/10 $20. Birmingham Festival Theatre, 1901 1/2 11th Ave. South. Doug Wright's play about the Marquis de Sade. 933-2383 or www.bftonline.org
OCT. 26
"FANTASTIQUE"
11 a.m. $15. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. Alabama Symphony Orchestra plays Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique." Part of the Coffee Concert Series. 251-7727
OCT. 26
GENE FAMBROUGH
12:30 p.m. Cathedral Church of the Advent, 2017 Sixth Ave. North. A 30-minute performance by the percussionist. www.adventbirmingham.org
OCT. 26
EMMA BOLDEN
7 p.m. Alabama School of Fine Arts, Creative Writing Lecture Hall, 1800 Eighth Ave. North. A poetry reading. 252-9241
OCT. 26
"THE VELVETEEN RABBIT"
7 p.m. $26-$8. Von Braun Center, 700 Monroe St., Huntsville. Enchantment Theatre Company's musical featuring a well-known rabbit. 256-518-6155
OCT. 26
THE ROCKY HORROR MASQUERADE BALL
7 p.m. Alabama Theatre, 1817 Third Ave. North. Featuring a costume registration and contest. 975-2787.
OCT. 26-27
"ARSENIC AND OLD LACE"
6:30 dinner, 7 p.m. performance. Gardendale Civic Center, 857 Main Street, Gardendale. Presented by the Gardendale Arts Council. Tickets information starting 10/1. 631-5679
OCT. 26-27
"MARK TWAIN TONIGHT"
7 p.m. $40-$24. Historic Ritz Theatre, Talladega Courthouse Square, Talladega. Starring Hal Holbrook. 256-315-0000.
OCT. 26-27
"TRIPPING THE LIGHT FANTASTIC"
8 p.m. $65/$40/$25/$10. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. Clarinetist Charles Neidich plays with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, with music by Ravel, Copland and Berlioz. Concert comments begin at 7 p.m. at Reynolds-Kirschbaum Hall. 251-7727
OCT. 26-28
"SIGNATURE BLEND"
10/26-27 7:30 p.m., 10/28 2:30 p.m. $20/$18 for seniors. Virginia Samford Theatre's Mainstage, 1116 26th St. South. Presented by Arova Dance Company. The work of Emmy Award-winning choreographer Thor Sutowski is featured. 251-1206
OCT. 27
HARVEST CELEBRATION
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aldridge Botanical Gardens, 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover. Pumpkin painting, costume contest and parade and folk art. 682-8019 or www.aldridgegardens.com. FREE
OCT. 27
FALL HYDRANGEA SALE
9 a.m.-5 p.m. $10/$15 for nonmembers. Aldridge Botanical Gardens, 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover. Snowflake Hydrangea is featured among 60 different varieties for sale. 682-8019 or www.aldridgegardens.com.
OCT. 27
GALLERY TALK WITH GAIL ANDREWS
10 a.m. Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Eighth Ave. North. A discussion of Alabama Quilts. Part of the Alabama Folk Art program.
OCT. 27
ART IN AVONDALE PARK
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Avondale Park, 4100 Fifth Ave. South. Children will learn how to make all types of art. Entertainment and food. http://www.artinavondalepark.org FREE
OCT. 27
"ME & BLUE" FEATURING JERRY RYAN
10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. $7. Alys Stephens Center's Reynolds-Kirschbaum Recital Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. Playing guitar, banjo and harmonica, Ryan performs with his favorite cardboard dog. Presented by the ASC Kid's Club. 975-2787.FAM
OCT. 27
THE METROPOLITAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA
11 a.m. Avondale Park, 4100 Fifth Ave. South. Performing for the "Art in Avondale Park" event. FREE
OCT. 27-28
SPINNERS ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
10/27 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 10/28 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Spinners Park, 390 W. Sixth St., Prattville. Events include a motorcycle show, food, door prizes and pumpkin race. Proceeds will benefit community groups.
OCT. 28
SAMFORD FACULTY RECITAL
2:30 p.m. Samford University Brock Recital Hall, 800 Lakeshore Drive. Featuring Brad Sargent. 726-2851.
OCT. 28
LAYER CAKE CONTAINERS
2:30 p.m.-4 p.m. $25/$12 for members. Birmingham Botanical Gardens Auditorium, 2612 Lane Park Road. How to layer pot plants. Please register online. 414-3900 or www.bbgardens.org
OCT. 28
EDGAR MEYER, SAM BUSH, & JERRY DOUGLAS
7 p.m. $52/$42/$22. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. The bassist, dobro and mandolin player perform together. 975-2787.
OCT. 28-JAN. 7
PROMISE AND PERIL: IMAGES OF WESTWARD EXPANSION FROM THE WESTERVELT-WARNER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
THRU 1/27 $16/$8 children. Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Eighth Ave. North. An exhibit of 19th Century work that explores the concept of Manifest Destiny. Featuring the work of Thomas Cole, Alfred Jacob Milller, George Catlin and Frederic Remington, among others.
OCT. 29
RAVI AND ANOUSHKA SHANKAR
8 p.m. $62/$52/$28. Alys Stephens Center, 1200 10th Ave. South. The sitarist and composer performs with his daughter. 975-2787.
OCT. 30
"WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE"
7 p.m. Auburn University, Auburn. The children's book as a ballet. www.alabamaballet.org
OCT. 30
ALABAMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERTMASTER AND FRIENDS
7 p.m. Samford University Brock Recital Hall, 800 Lakeshore Drive. The orchestra will perform Leclair, Vivaldi, Eccles, J.S. Bach and PDQ Back, among others. A reception will follow. www.alabamasymphony.org.
OCT. 30-NOV. 1
GWENFAIR WALTERS ADAMS
11 a.m. Samford University, Beeson Divinity School, A. Gerow Hodges Chapel, 800 Lakeshore Drive. Part of the Reformation Heritage Lecture series. FREE
OCT. 31
JENNIFER NEWMAN
Noon. B.B. Comer Memorial Library, 314 North Broadway, Sylacauga. The title of the program is "Life on the Homefront: Alabama Women in the Civil War."
OCT. 31
ORGAN SPOOKTACULAR: JAMES COOK FACULTY RECITAL
9 p.m. Birmingham-Southern College, Hill Recital Hall, 900 Arkadelphia Road. BSC organists perform. www.bsc.edu/academics/music
NOV. 1
HERITAGE ALIVE
10 a.m. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St. North. 328-9696.
NOV. 1
TABLE DECORATING FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH SMITH & HAWKEN
10 a.m.-noon. $30/$15 for members. Birmingham Botanical Gardens Auditorium, 2612 Lane Park Road. Learn how to use potted plants for decorating. Class is limited. Please register online. 414-3900 or www.bbgardens.org
NOV. 1
THE HISTORY OF TERRORISM
Noon. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St. North. Randall Law from Birmingham-Southern College speaks as part of the Brown Bag series. 328-9696.
NOV. 1
SAMFORD FACULTY RECITAL
7:30 p.m. Samford University Brock Recital Hall, 800 Lakeshore Drive. University of Montevallo's Melanie Williams and Samford University's Randall Richardson perform. FREE
NOV. 1
DR. BARRY VAUGHAN
7:30 p.m. Ascension Episcopal Church, Ware Hall, 1912 Canyon Rd., Vestavia Hills. Beethoven, Brahms, Gershwin and others. 822-3480.
NOV. 1
CAMERATA BARILOCHE WITH TOM GALLANT
7:30 p.m. $30/$15 for students. Wilson Auditorium, Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, Blount Cultural Park, Montgomery. The world renowned chamber orchestra performs with Tom Gallant on oboe. 334-277-3505
NOV. 1-4
"STORIES NOW, PART A"
11/1-3 8 p.m., 11/4 2:30 p.m. $15. Virginia Samford Theatre's Martha Moore Sykes Studio, 1116 26th St. South. Storyteller Dolores Hydock performs. 251-1206
NOV. 1-30
JAN SELBY TITTLE
THRU 11/30 The Coffeehouse of Trussville, 137 N. Chalkville Road, Trussville. Featuring works from the Cahawba Art member.
NOV. 1-30
RENEE SANDERS/RALPH HOLZMAN
THRU 11/30 John C. Yarbrough Gallery, Trussville Community Center, 215 Parkway Drive, Trussville. Featuring works from the Cahawba Art Club member.
NOV. 1-30
DORIS HARPER
THRU 11/30 Trussville Public Library, 201 Parkway Drive, Trussville. Featuring works from the Cahawba Art Club member.
NOV. 1-30
JOY CORNELIUS
THRU 11/30 First American Bank, 115 N. Chalkville Road, Trussville. Featuring works from the Cahawba Art Club member.
NOV. 1-30
CAROLYN DORRIS
THRU 11/30 Alice Tillery & Co. Rose Garden Art Gallery, 33 Olmsted St., The Town of Mt. Laurel. Featuring work from the Calera resident. 408-4070.
NOV. 1-30
FEAST OF ART
THRU 11/30 Artists Incorporated, 3365 Morgan Drive, Vestavia Hills. Featuring works from Marissa Apolinsky, Carolyn Brent, Ruth Jones, Marla Kenney, Betsy Miree, Peggy Green Tilly. Artists reception on 11/2, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 979-8990.
NOV. 2
DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL
3 p.m.-midnight $10 donation suggested. Bare Hands Gallery, 109 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. South. A day of celebration honoring the Mexican holiday and featuring children's crafts, music, dance, poetry, an altar installation and a Day of the Dead Procession at 8 p.m.
NOV. 2
"THE ADVENT OF WINTER, A VISUAL FEAST"
5:30-8:30 p.m. Four Seasons Gallery, 809 Shades Crest Road, Hoover. Featuring art from Deb Paradise and Carolyn McDonald. Wine tasting and opening.
NOV. 2-3
ANDREW LIPPA
7:30 p.m. Red Mountain Theatre Company Cabaret Theatre, 301 19th St. North. Red Mountain Theatre presents the award-winning composer. 324-2424.
NOV. 2-3
WAR BONDS: THE SONGS & LETTERS OF WORLD WAR II
8 p.m. $20. The Library Theatre, Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Drive, Hoover. David zum Brunnen and Serena Ebhardt conjure up a celebration of life during World War II. 205-444-7888
NOV. 2-4
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS FALL THEATRE PERFORMANCE
11/2-3 7:30 p.m., 11/4 2:30 p.m. Alabama School of Fine Arts, 1800 Eighth Ave. North. 252-9241
NOV. 2-4
"A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM"
11/2-3 7:30 p.m., 11/4 2:30 p.m. Alabama School of Fine Arts, 1800 Eighth Ave. North. Directed by Jonathan Fuller. 252-9241
NOV. 2-11
"SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD"
THRU 2/11 Virginia Samford Theatre, 1116 26th St. South. Magic City Actors Theatre, in collaboration with Mirrors Dance Company present this performance. 914-4648
NOV. 2-30
JOHN LYTLE WILSON
THRU 11/30 Birmingham-Southern College, Doris Wainwright Kennedy Art Center/Azar Art Studios, Durbin Gallery, 900 Arkadelphia Road. 226-4928
NOV. 3
LILY TOMLIN
8 p.m. $62/$52/$28. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. 975-2787.
NOV. 3
LITTLE MEMPHIS BLUES ORCHESTRA
7:30 p.m. $7.50. Aldridge Botanical Gardens, 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover. The group also known as the Taylor Hicks Band performs. An Arts Alfresco event. Y=682-8019 or www.aldridgegardens.com.
NOV. 3
CENTRAL ALABAMA NOVICE & VETERAN ARTIST SALE
7 a.m. $5. The Magic Valley Ranch, 395 County Road 478, Clanton. All types of artwork by all types of artists.
NOV. 3
HERITAGE DAY
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Intersection of Alabama Nine & Alabama 49, Lineville. A celebration of Lineville's history. Arts & crafts, buggy rides, quilt show, and tours. Live music and activities for children. 256-396-6143
NOV. 3
"THE PIRATES OF POMPEII"
10 a.m.-noon. Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Eighth Ave. North. Caroline Lawrence's book is discussed. Refreshments will be served.
NOV. 3
CREATE A LEATHER POUCH NECKLACE
10 a.m.-1 p.m. $15. Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park, 12632 Confederate Parkway, McCalla. Participants must be over 10 years old. Cost includes materials. 256-760-6379.
NOV. 3
UM CHORAL FESTIVAL CONCERT
2p.m. University of Montevallo, Palmer Auditorium, Montevallo.
NOV. 3
"PETER AND THE WOLF WITH THE ALABAMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA"
2 p.m. Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North. The Birmingham Children's Theatre and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra perform on the Mainstage. 458-8181.
NOV. 3-4
ALABAMA DESIGNER/CRAFTSMEN SHOW
11/3 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 11/4 Noon-5 p.m. $2. Birmingham Botanical Gardens, 2612 Lane Park Road. Featuring work by Alabama Designer Craftsmen. Wood, clay, fiber, glass crafts.
NOV. 3-4
MOSS ROCK FESTIVAL
10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Preserve, Hoover. Nature, open spaces, art and design. Live music, kids' art studios, guided hikes and ecology. Park your car in Region's Park (formerly Hoover Met). 595-6306 or www.mossrockfestival.com FREE
NOV. 4
ELLIS MARSALIS
3 p.m. $62/$52/$28. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. . 975-2787.
NOV. 4
OF FIRE AND THE FORGE: VULCAN, VESUVIUS AND TALES FROM AN ERUPTION
2 p.m. Vulcan Park and Museum, 1701 Valley View Drive. Timothy B. Smith from Birmingham-Southern College will discuss the Roman god Vulcan and his relationship with volcanoes.
NOV. 4
TABLE DECORATING FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH SMITH & HAWKEN
2-3:30 p.m.. $30/$15 for members. Birmingham Botanical Gardens Auditorium, 2612 Lane Park Road. Learn how to use potted plants for decorating. Class is limited. Please register online. 414-3900 or www.bbgardens.org
NOV. 4
PATRICIA NEAL
3 p.m. Lyon Hall, 102 South Main St., Demopolis. Reading Truman Capote's "A Christmas Memory" and speaking about her friendship with Lillian Hellman. Broadway actor Joel Vig will accompany her.
NOV. 4
LILY TOMLIN
3 p.m. $51-$46. Von Braun Center, 700 Monroe St., Huntsville. The comedienne and her famous characters. 256-518-6155
NOV. 4
JONATHAN HEHN & JOHN RUTTER
4 p.m. Independent Presbyterian Church, 3100 Highland Ave. Part of the November Organ Recital Series. Rutter performance is part of the All Saints' Service. 933-1830. FREE
NOV. 4
UAB PIANO STUDENT RECITAL
4 p.m. UAB Mary Culp Hulsey Recital Hall, 950 13th St. South. Yakov Kasman's students perform. 934-7376. FREE
NOV. 5-30
SAMFORD ART STUDENT ANNUAL SHOW
THRU 11/30 Samford University Art Gallery, 800 Lakeshore Drive. Anne Arrasmith, co-founder of Space One Eleven will judge the show. Opening reception and award reception on 11/5, 4-6 p.m. 726-2840.
NOV. 6-DEC. 21
THE BLACK MADONNA
10 a.m. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St. North. Curated by Jennifer Zazo. 328-9696.
NOV. 6-JAN. 18
CIVIL RIGHTS: A 50 YEAR REFLECTION
10 a.m. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St. North. Presented by The National Center for the study of Civil Rights and African American Culture. A commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. 328-9696.
NOV. 6
THE TEN TENORS
7:30 p.m. Anniston Performing Arts Auditorium, Anniston.
NOV. 6
SAMFORD UNIVERSITY CHORALE CONCERT
7:30 p.m. Samford University Brock Recital Hall, 800 Lakeshore Drive. FREE
NOV. 6
UAB PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
8 p.m. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. Directed by Gene Fambrough. 975-2787. FREE
NOV. 6-11
"THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR"
11/6-11/9 7:30 p.m., 11/10 2&7:30 p.m., 11/11 2 p.m. University of Alabama, Gallaway Theatre, Tuscaloosa. A satire on on Russian corruption. Written by Nikolai Gogol. 205-348-3400
NOV. 7
DONNA MARGARET GREENE
11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Jonathan Benton Bookseller, 2705 Culver Road, Mountain Brook. Signing "To Knot or Not: Honest Advice from Married Women." 870-8840.
NOV. 7
FAYE BROWN
Noon. B.B. Comer Memorial Library, 314 North Broadway, Sylacauga. The title of the program is "Old Times are Not Forgotten."
NOV. 7
"LES CHORISTES"
6 p.m. Samford University Christenberry Planetarium, 800 Lakeshore Drive. Troubled boys in a French boarding school discover how music can change their lives. FREE
NOV. 7
BODIES FROM THE ASH: LIFE AND DEATH IN ANCIENT POMPEII
6 p.m. Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Eighth Ave. North. Author James Deem will discuss Vesuvius. This lecture will be suitable for the entire family.
NOV. 7-DEC. 21
END OF THE YEAR SHOW
THRU 12/21 Cobb Lane Gallery, One Cobb Lane. Featuring all types of media from gallery members. Opening reception 11/9 5-8 p.m. 939-0450.
NOV. 7-JAN. 25
"SHIFTING PLANES"
THRU 1/25 Space One Eleven, 2409 Second Ave. North. Opening reception on 11/9, 6-8 p.m, featuring a discussion with artists and curators at 7 p.m.
NOV. 8
HERITAGE ALIVE
10 a.m. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St. North. 328-9696.
NOV. 8
DR. N.S. XAVIER
5-7 p.m. Milestone Books, 700 Montgomery Highway, Suite 106, Vestavia Hills. Signing the book, "Fulfilling Heart and Soul: Meeting Psychological and Spiritual Needs with Conscience." 824-2223.
NOV. 8
SIXTEENTH & SIXTH: AN AFTER-HOURS EVENT
6:16 p.m. $10/$5 members. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St. North. 328-9696.
NOV. 8
BIRMINGHAM ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING
7 p.m. Emmett O'Neal Library, 50 Oak St., Mountain Brook.
NOV. 8
"GO FOR BAROQUE"
7 p.m. $15. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. Alabama Symphony Orchestra with music by Handel, Schnittke, Vivaldi, and Stravinsky. Symphony 7 after party at B&A Warehouse is free with admission. 251-7727
NOV. 8-10"STORIES NOW, PART B
8 p.m. $15. Virginia Samford Theatre's Martha Moore Sykes Studio, 1116 26th St. South. Storyteller Dolores Hydock performs. 251-1206
NOV. 8-11
"TIME DREAM"
11/8-11/10 7 p.m., 11/11 2:30 p.m. $10/$6 for students. Shades Valley High School, 6100 Old Leeds Road. Shades Valley Theatre Academy present this new musical by Roy Hudson and David McNeeley. 379-5350, ext. 257.
NOV. 8-11
"TAMING OF THE SHREW"
11/8-10 7:30 p.m., 11/11 2:30 p.m. Birmingham-Southern College, College Theatre - Mainstage, 900 Arkadelphia Road. Shakespeare's play, set in the 60s. 226-4780
NOV. 8-18
"LITTLE WOMEN (THE MUSICAL)"
THRU 11/18 Northeast Alabama Community College, 138 Alabama 35, Rainsville. Based on the Louisa May Alcott novel. 256-228-6001
NOV. 8-18
"THE SOUND OF MUSIC"
11/8, 10, 15, 17 7:30 p.m., 8/11 &- 18 2:00 p.m. $15/$12 students. Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Road. The Tony Award winning classic musical about a nun who teaches children how to sing. 879-0411. FAM
NOV. 9
"GO FOR BAROQUE"
7 p.m. University of Montevallo, Palmer Auditorium, Montevallo. Alabama Symphony Orchestra with music by Handel, Schnittke, Vivaldi, and Stravinsky. 251-7727
NOV. 9
MISS SAMFORD PAGEANT
7 p.m. Samford University Wright Center, 800 Lakeshore Drive. www.samfordtickets.com
NOV. 9
UAB OPERA SCENES
7:30 p.m. UAB Mary Culp Hulsey Recital Hall, 950 13th St. South. Directed by Kristine Hurst-Wajszczuk. 934-7376. FREE
NOV. 9-10
UM OPERA SCENES
7:30 p.m. University of Montevallo, LeBaron Recital Hall, Montevallo.
NOV. 9-18
"IN THE BLOOD"
11/9-10, 11/14-17 7:30 p.m., 11/18 2 p.m. $15/$12. Alys Stephens Center's Odess Theatre, 1200 10th Ave. South. Theatre UAB performs the play by Suzan-Lori Parks. 975-2787.
NOV. 9-DEC. 1
MICHAEL A. PALMER
THRU 12/1. Hawthorn Gallery, 2017 Third Ave. North. Featuring the landscape painter's latest work. 879-2588 or www.hawthorngallery.net
NOV. 9-DEC. 30
"PETER PAN"
THRU 12/30 Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Festival Theatre, One Festival Drive, Montgomery. Follow Peter Pan, Wendy and Tinker Bell to Neverland. Recommended for people ages five and older. 800-841-4273
NOV. 9
"BEEHIVE: THE 60s MUSICAL"
7 p.m. $21. Historic Ritz Theatre, Talladega Courthouse Square, Talladega. 256-315-0000.
NOV. 10
PAUL BOWMAN AND FRIENDS
7:30 p.m. $6. Birmingham-Southern College, Hill Recital Hall, 900 Arkadelphia Road. Presented by Birmingham Art and Music Alliance.
NOV. 10
AN EVENING WITH KEB' MO'
8 p.m. $52/$42/$22. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. The singer and slide guitar player perform. 975-2787.
NOV. 11
MUSE OF FIRE FALL SHOWCASE BENEFIT
1:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m. $75. Sloss Furnaces, 20 32nd St. North. Eight Shakepearean scenes. Audiences will tour the scenes as they travel along Sloss. A portion of this ticket is tax deductable. Reservations strongly encouraged. Event not handicap accessible. www.myspace.com/museoffire
NOV. 11
"WORDS I LIVE BY"
3 p.m. $50. 1200 10th Ave. South. Oscar-winner Patricia Neal premieres a new work based on the words of Helen Keller. Ticket price includes a post-show reception. 975-1787.
NOV. 11
TOM TRENNEY
4 p.m. Independent Presbyterian Church, 3100 Highland Ave. Part of the November Organ Recital Series. 933-1830. FREE
NOV. 11
UAB PIANO SERIES FEATURING ROBERTO PLANO
4 p.m. Alys Stephens Center's Reynolds-Kirschbaum Recital Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. 975-2787.
NOV. 11
AN EVENING OF DINING AND DESIGNING IDEAS
5:30 p.m. Riverchase Galleria, Hoover. Southern Living magazine and Belk present tips and ideas, menu suggestions and food sampling. Reservations are recommended. 682-3400.
NOV. 11
TAJ MAHAL & THE TRIO
7 p.m. $62/$52/$28. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. The award-winning musician performs. 975-2787.
NOV. 12
UM GUEST ARTIST RECITAL
7:30 p.m. University of Montevallo, LeBaron Recital Hall, Montevallo. Featuring Eduardo Roja playing piano.
NOV. 13
NATIVE AMERICAN STORY PROGRAM
11:30 a.m.-Noon. Hueytown Public Library, 1372 Hueytown Road, Hueytown. Lisa Hicks presents stories and songs from the Native American culture. Pre-school kids and caregivers are welcome, along with the general public. FREE
NOV. 13
CHANTONS ENCORE! GIVING VOICE TO NEW ORLEANS' PAST
11 a.m. Birmingham-Southern College, Hill Recital Hall, 900 Arkadelphia Road. Lecture and performance by Jacqueline Leary-Warsaw on the connection between New Orleans and the acceptance of French opera. Part of the Provost's Forum events. www.bsc.edu/academics/music
NOV. 13
"EIGHTEENTH CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL PAINTINGS"
Noon. Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Eighth Ave. North. Featuring a discussion led by Jeannine O'Grody.
NOV. 13
EMILY RICHEY
3:15 p.m. Alabama School of Fine Arts, 1800 Eighth Ave. North. A vocal performance. 252-9241
NOV. 13
GEORGE BALANCHINE'S "THE NUTCRACKER"
6 p.m. Alabama Ballet, 2726 First Ave. South. A preview performance of The Nutcracker. www.alabamaballet.org
NOV. 13
CATHY ADAMS
7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, The Summit, 2100 Summit Blvd. Speaking on "Tips on Approaching the Freelance Magazine Journalism Market." Part of the Writing Today Open Forum Series for Writers. 298-0665
NOV. 13
UM FACULTY RECITAL
7:30 p.m. University of Montevallo, LeBaron Recital Hall, Montevallo. Featuring Melanie Williams, soprano and Randall Richardson, tenor.
NOV. 13
EROICA TRIO
7:30 p.m. $25/$20/$15. Samford University Brock Recital Hall, 800 Lakeshore Drive. The Grammy-nominated trio performs on piano, violin and cello. www.samfordtickets.com
NOV. 13
UAB CHAMBER ENSEMBLES
7:30 p.m. UAB Mary Culp Hulsey Recital Hall, 950 13th St. South. UAB Guitar Ensemble and Jazz Combos perform. 934-7376. FREE
NOV. 13-16
ALABAMA REPERTORY DANCE THEATRE
11/13-15 7:30 p.m., 11/16 5:30 p.m. University of Alabama, Morgan Auditorium, Tuscaloosa. This fall concert features a wide range of styles, from the traditional to the avant-garde dance. 205-348-3400
NOV. 14
UAB DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC STUDENT RECITAL
Noon. UAB Mary Culp Hulsey Recital Hall, 950 13th St. South. A performance by the UAB music students. 934-7376. FREE
NOV. 15
FRESH ALTER ARRANGEMENT
10 a.m.-noon. $150/$75 for members. Birmingham Botanical Gardens Auditorium, 2612 Lane Park Road. Medium to advanced level class for designing an altar centerpiece. Class is limited. Please register online. 414-3900 or www.bbgardens.org
NOV. 15
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS DANCE PERFORMANCE
6 p.m. Alabama School of Fine Arts, 1800 Eighth Ave. North. A studio performance. 252-9241
NOV. 15
UAB COMPUTER MUSIC ENSEMBLE
7:30 p.m. UAB Mary Culp Hulsey Recital Hall, 950 13th St. South. New electro-acoustic music and multi-media compositions by student composers. 934-7376. FREE
NOV. 15
DAN MEADOR
5-6 p.m. Little Professor Book Center, 2717 18th Street, Homewood. Signing the book, "Remberton." 870-7461.
NOV. 15
DR. PATRICIA HART TERRY
5-7 p.m. Milestone Books, 700 Montgomery Highway, Suite 106, Vestavia Hills. Signing the book, "Made for Paradise: God's Original Plan for Healthy Eating, Physical Activity and Rest." 824-2223.
NOV. 15
"TINY TREASURES SHOW"
5-8 p.m. Loretta Goodwin Gallery, 605 S. 28th St. The annual event showcases 5"x7" work by artists. 328-1761.
NOV. 15
HERITAGE ALIVE
10 a.m. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St. North. 328-9696.
NOV. 15
BCRI THIRD THURSDAY
6 p.m. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St. North. A monthly series. 328-9696.
NOV. 15
UM JAZZ ENSEMBLE
7:30 p.m. University of Montevallo, Palmer Auditorium, Montevallo.
NOV. 15-18
"DIE FLEDERMAUS"
11/15-17 7:30 p.m., 11/18 2:30 p.m. $10/$6 students. Samford University Harrison Theatre, 800 Lakeshore Drive. Presented by Samford Operaworks. www.samfordartstickets.com
NOV. 15-20
"FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS"
THRU 11/20. University of Montevallo, Chi Box Theatre, Montevallo. 665-6200
NOV. 15-25
"SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS"
11/15-17, 11/23-24 7:30 p.m., 11/18 & 11/25 2:30 p.m. $20. Virginia Samford Theatre's Mainstage, 1116 26th St. South. A musical holiday production. 251-1206
NOV. 16
RICHARD WEBB
12:30 p.m. Cathedral Church of the Advent, 2017 Sixth Ave. North. Organist performs a 30-minute recital. www.adventbirmingham.org
NOV. 16
FRED L. SHUTTLESWORTH HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD DINNER
6 p.m. $125. Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, 2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North. Attorney Fred Gray will be honored. 328-9696, ext. 236.
NOV. 16
THE SIX BRANDENBURG CONCERTOS BY J.S. BACH
8 p.m. $65/$47/$30/$20. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. Alabama Symphony Orchestra presents J.S. Bach. 251-7727
NOV. 16-18
"GYPSY
11/16 8 p.m., 11/17 2&8 p.m., 11/18 2&7 p.m. $61-$36. Von Braun Center, 700 Monroe St., Huntsville. The Broadway Theatre League presents the classic Broadway musical. 256-518-6155
NOV. 16-DEC. 7
UAB JURIED STUDENT ANNUAL
THRU 12/7 UAB Visual Arts Gallery, 900 13th St. South. Tom Eccles from the Bard College Center for Curatorial Studies will select work. 934-0815. FREE
NOV. 17
ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Eighth Ave. North. Featuring "The Last Days of Pompeii," "8 1/2," "Ladri di Biciclette," and "Nuovo Cinema Paradiso."
NOV. 17
GAY MARTIN
1-3 p.m. Jonathan Benton Bookseller, 2705 Culver Road, Mountain Brook. Signing "Chicken Soup for the Wine Lover's Soul." 870-8840.
NOV. 17
SAMFORD PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
2:30 p.m. Samford University Brock Recital Hall, 800 Lakeshore Drive. 726-2851 FREE
NOV. 17-18
AXIS DANCE COMPANY
11/17 7:30 p.m., 11/18 2:30 p.m. $45/$35/$25. Alys Stephens Center's Sirote Theatre, 1200 10th Ave. South. Dancers with and without diabilities perform. 975-2787.
NOV. 18
BEST IN SHOW
2-5 p.m. Historic Rucker Place, 1804 12th Ave. South. The third annual benefit for Birmingham Boston Terrier Rescue. Auctions, art, Boston Terrier Fashion show, food and music. www.bhambtr.org
NOV. 18
MESSIAH
3 p.m. Riverchase United Methodist Church, 1953 Old Highway 51, Hoover. Bebe Kok directs the program's 60th year of performance. 987-4030.
NOV. 18
SUPER JAZZ
3 p.m. $5/$3 for students with I.D. Samford University, Brock Hall, 800 Lakeshore Drive. Birmingham Jazz musicians perform.
NOV. 18
KEN COWAN
4 p.m. Independent Presbyterian Church, 3100 Highland Ave. Part of the November Organ Recital Series. 933-1830. FREE
NOV. 18-DEC. 21
FALL INVITATIONAL 2007- WATERMEDIA
THRU 12/21 The Art Gallery, Dempsey Arts Center, 222 East Drake Ave., Auburn.
NOV. 19
UAB GOSPEL CHOIR FALL CONCERT
7 p.m. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. Conducted by Kevin Turner. 975-2787.
NOV. 19
UNIVERSITY CHORUS & UM CHAMBER SINGERS
7:30 p.m. University of Montevallo, LeBaron Recital Hall, Montevallo.
NOV. 20
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS MUSIC STUDENT RECITAL
9:50 a.m. Alabama School of Fine Arts, 1800 Eighth Ave. North. 252-9241
NOV. 20
CHRIS O'REAR AND LAURIE MIDDAUGH
7:30 p.m. University of Montevallo, LeBaron Recital Hall, Montevallo.
NOV. 24
SALSABOR! LATIN DANCE NIGHT
10 p.m. Workplay, 500 23rd St. South. Presented by Latinsoul Productions. Dance lessons at 9 p.m. www.latinsoulprod.com.
NOV. 24
MODEL TRAINS
McWane Science Center, 200 19th St. North. Opening of new exhibit. 714-8484.
NOV. 25
BRADLEY WELCH
4 p.m. Independent Presbyterian Church, 3100 Highland Ave. Part of the November Organ Recital Series. 933-1830. FREE
NOV. 26
"JOYEUX NOEL: LESSONS IN GERMAN"
6 p.m. Samford University Christenberry Planetarium, 800 Lakeshore Drive. German, French and Scottish World War I soldiers experience a Christmas truce. The film is in French, German and English. FREE
NOV. 26
UM FACULTY RECITAL
7:30 p.m. University of Montevallo, LeBaron Recital Hall, Montevallo. Anthony Pattin, piano.
NOV. 27
THANKSGIVING STORY PROGRAM
11:30 a.m.-Noon. Hueytown Public Library, 1372 Hueytown Road, Hueytown. Lisa Hicks presents stories and songs from the holiday. Pre-school kids and caregivers are welcome, along with the general public. FREE
NOV. 27
COLLA VOCE CHORAL ENSEMBLE
7 p.m. Ascension Episcopal Church, 1912 Canyon Rd., Vestavia Hills. 822-3480.
NOV. 27
UM STUDENT CHAMBER ENSEMBLES
7:30 p.m. University of Montevallo, LeBaron Recital Hall, Montevallo.
NOV. 27 & 30
UAB JAZZ ENSEMBLE
11/27 8 p.m., 11/30 3:30 p.m. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. Conducted by Steve Roberts. 975-2787. FREE
NOV. 27-DEC. 2
"DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS"
$25-$65 BJCC Concert Hall. Tony-nominated musical, based on the movie, presented by the Birmingham Broadway Series. 715-6000.
NOV. 27- DEC. 2
"BOUNCERS"
11/27-11/30 7:30 p.m., 12/1 2&7:30 p.m., 12/2 2 p.m. University of Alabama, Allen Bates Theatre, Tuscaloosa. This comedy by John Godber was chosen by Great Britain's National Theatre as one of the top 100 plays of the 20th Century. 205-348-3400
NOV. 28
PAGE TO STAGE: THE SANTALAND DIARIES
12:30 p.m. Emmett O'Neal Library, 50 Oak St., Mountain Brook.
NOV. 28
MELINDA RAINEY THOMPSON
4-6 p.m. Jonathan Benton Bookseller, 2705 Culver Road, Mountain Brook. Signing "The SWAG Life." 870-8840.
NOV. 28
HANGING OF THE GREEN
6 p.m. Samford University, Reid Chapel, 800 Lakeshore Drive.
NOV. 28-JAN. 23
CARRY ON: TWENTY YEARS OF THE ALABAMA FOLK ARTS APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
THRU 1/23. The Alabama Artists Gallery, Alabama State Council on the Arts, RSA Tower, 201 Monroe, Montgomery.
NOV. 29
HERITAGE ALIVE
10 a.m. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St. North. 328-9696.
NOV. 29
HERITAGE ALIVE
6 p.m. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St. North. A community of readers. 328-9696.
NOV. 29
UM WIND ENSEMBLE
7:30 p.m. University of Montevallo, Palmer Auditorium, Montevallo.
NOV. 29-30
"THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER"
7 p.m. Depot Theater, 300 South Main St., Wetumpka. Barbara Robinson wrote this holiday theatrical piece. www.wetumpkadepot.com
NOV. 29-DEC. 1
NINTH ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE
11/29 6-8 p.m., 11/30 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 12/1 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Homewood Library, 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood. Oil paintings, glassware, ceramics, and jewelry from local artists and vendors.
NOV. 29-DEC. 2
"TWELFTH NIGHT"
11/29-11/30 7:30 p.m., 12/2 2:30&7:30 p.m. $10/$6 for students. Samford University Brock Recital Hall, 800 Lakeshore Drive. Samford Theatre presents a Shakespeare play with music, dance and storytelling. 726-2853.
NOV. 29-DEC. 2
"THE NUTCRACKER"
11/29-12/2 7 p.m., 12/1-2 2 p.m. $20/$15 seniors/$10 student. Bama Theatre, Tuscaloosa. Presented by the Tuscaloosa Community Dancers. Kingdom of Sweets Party for ticket holders, with an extra $5 admission. 12/1 & 12/2 at 1 p.m. 205-752-4220
NOV. 29-DEC. 15
"THE SANTALAND DIARIES"
THRU 12/15 $20. Birmingham Festival Theatre, 1901 1/2 11th Ave. South. A play by David Sedaris. 933-2383 or www.bftonline.org
NOV. 29-DEC. 22
"CHRISTMAS BELLES"
THRU 12/22 Terrific New Theatre, 2821 Second Ave. South. A Christmas farce about family, Santa, sheep and an Elvis impersonator. 328-0868.
NOV. 29-DEC. 22
"WITS' OTHER END 2007"
11/29-30 & 12/1, 12/6-8, 12/13-15 & 12/20-22 8 p.m. $20. Virginia Samford Theatre's Martha Moore Sykes Studio, 1116 26th St. South. Birmingham's sketch comedy troupe performs. 251-1206
NOV. 30
"WINGS"
THRU 11/30. Artists Incorporated, 3365 Morgan Drive, Vestavia Hills. A benefit for the Birmingham Audubon Society. 979-8990.
NOV. 30
MONTEVALLO CHORAL CHRISTMAS
7:30 p.m. University of Montevallo, LeBaron Recital Hall, Montevallo. The Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, and University Chorus perform
NOV. 30-DEC. 1
CAROLS: A DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS
7:30 p.m. $10. First United Methodist Church, Helen E. Parrish Activity Center of Clanton, Ninth St. and Second Ave. North, Clanton. A concert by the Chilton Civic Chorale and Pops. 205-646-4059.
NOV. 30-DEC. 2
71ST SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS
11/30 7:30 p.m., 12/2 4:30 p.m. Canterbury United Methodist Church, 350 Overbrook Road. A performance by the Choirs of Birmingham-Southern College. www.bsc.edu/academics/music
NOV. 30-DEC. 9
"A CHRISTMAS STORY"
11/30-12/1 & 12/6-12/8 7:30 p.m., 12/2 & 12/9 2:30 p.m. $25/$23 for seniors, $13 students. Virginia Samford Theatre, 1116 26th St. South (off Highland Ave). Starring "Dollar Bill" Lawson as The Old Man. Directed by Frank Thompson.
NOV. 30-DEC. 16
"IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE"
11/30-12/1, 12/6-/8, 12/13-15 8 p.m., 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 2 p.m. $15/$12 for students and seniors. South City Theatre, 109 Cloverdale Drive, Alabaster. Adapted from Frank Capra's film. 621-2128.
DEC. 1
EMBELLISHMENT HOLIDAY CONCERT
2 p.m. Birmingham Museum of Art, Steiner Auditorium, 2000 Eighth Ave. North. Birmingham's only civic handbell ensemble plays selections from Liszt, Ravel, and Herbert. FREE
DEC. 1
UAB MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS BANDS CONCERT
3 p.m. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. FREE 975-2787.
DEC. 1
HOLIDAY GREENERY SALE
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aldridge Botanical Gardens, 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover. Purchase holiday crafts and fresh-cut greenery. 682-8019 or www.aldridgegardens.com.
DEC. 1
CAMP SUMATANGA HOLIDAY FUNDRAISING DINNER
5 p.m. $50 per person. Camp Sumatanga, 3616 Sumatanga Road, Gallant. Featuring the Jefferson State Chamber Choir, a buffet meal and silent auction. 256-538-9860.
DEC. 1
"AN ALABAMA CHRISTMAS"
7:30 p.m. The Alabama Theater, 1817 3rd Ave. North. Opera Birmingham presents this special concert.
DEC. 1-2
ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS SENIOR DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY
12/1 7:30 p.m., 12/2 2:30 p.m. Alabama School of Fine Arts, 1800 Eighth Ave. North. 252-9241
DEC. 1
FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS MUSIC
7:30 p.m. $10/$6 for students. Samford University Wright Center Concert Hall, 800 Lakeshore Drive. Susan Patterson, along with the Samford choirs, orchestra and bands. 726-2853.
DEC. 1-31
MARY LYNNE ROBBINS
THRU 12/31 Trussville Public Library, 201 Parkway Drive, Trussville. Featuring works from the Cahawba Art Club member.
DEC. 1-31
JOHN SHADRICK
THRU 12/31 The Coffeehouse of Trussville, 137 N. Chalkville Road, Trussville. Featuring works from the Cahawba Art member.
DEC. 1-31
ERNIE HUDSON
THRU 12/31 First American Bank, 115 N. Chalkville Road, Trussville. Featuring works from the Cahawba Art Club member.
DEC. 1-31
EDGAR PARRISH
THRU 11/30 John C. Yarbrough Gallery, Trussville Community Center, 215 Parkway Drive, Trussville. Featuring works from the Cahawba Art Club member.
DEC. 1-31
BETSY COVINGTON
THRU 12/31 Alice Tillery & Co. Rose Garden Art Gallery, 33 Olmsted St., The Town of Mt. Laurel. 408-4070.
DEC. 2
ADVENT LESSONS AND CAROLS
9&11 a.m. Cathedral Church of the Advent, 2017 Sixth Ave. North. Readings, hymns, carol anthems. www.adventbirmingham.org
DEC. 2
36TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS HERITAGE TOUR OF PIONEER HOMES
1-4 p.m. $5. Eastern Valley Road, McCalla. Tour the historic Owen, Sadler and McAdory homes. Civil War reenactors, music and refreshments. 426-1633
DEC. 2-3
GEORGE BALANCHINE'S "THE NUTCRACKER" IN ANNISTON
12/2 2 p.m. $30-$12. Anniston Performing Arts Center, Anniston. A performance of The Nutcracker. www.alabamaballet.org
DEC. 2-4
"MOLLY SWEENEY"
7:30 p.m. University of Montevallo, Reynolds Studio Theatre, Montevallo. Directed by David Callaghan.
DEC. 2
UAB PIANO ENSEMBLES CONCERT
3 p.m. UAB Mary Culp Hulsey Recital Hall, 950 13th St. South. A performance by the ensembles. 934-7376. FREE
DEC. 3
DORSEY AND FRANCES WHITTINGTON CONCERTO/ARIA COMPETITION
4 p.m. Birmingham-Southern College, Hill Recital Hall, 900 Arkadelphia Road. www.bsc.edu/academics/music
DEC. 3
"MESSIAH"
7 p.m. First Baptist Church, 1604 4th Ave. South, Jasper. An annual performance of Handel's work by the Walker County Christian Chorus.
DEC. 3
UM FACULTY RECITAL
7:30 p.m. University of Montevallo, LeBaron Recital Hall, Montevallo. Martin Cochran performs.
DEC. 4
HOLLAND STORY PROGRAM
11:30 a.m.-Noon. Hueytown Public Library, 1372 Hueytown Road, Hueytown. Lisa Hicks presents stories and songs from Holland. Pre-school kids and caregivers are welcome, along with the general public. FREE
DEC. 4
GALLERY TALK WITH MYRTICE WEST
Noon. Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Eighth Ave. North. After the murder of her daughter, this artist began creating works based upon the Bible. Part of the Alabama Folk Art program.
DEC. 4
BELLS OF BUCHANAN HANDBELL CONCERT
7:30 p.m. Samford University Brock Recital Hall, 800 Lakeshore Drive. 726-2851.
DEC. 4
UAB CHAMBER ENSEMBLES
7:30 p.m. UAB Mary Culp Hulsey Recital Hall, 950 13th St. South. The UAB Clarinet Choir and Brass Ensembles perform. 934-7376. FREE
DEC. 5
UAB DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC STUDENT RECITAL
Noon. UAB Mary Culp Hulsey Recital Hall, 950 13th St. South. A performance by the students 934-7376. FREE
DEC. 6
HERITAGE ALIVE
10 a.m. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St. North. 328-9696.
DEC. 6
"THE STATE OF AIDS IN ALABAMA"
Noon. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St. North. Part of the Brown Bag Lunch Series. 328-9696.
DEC. 6
HOLLYDAY MAGIC
3:30-5:30 p.m.. $20/$16 for members. Birmingham Botanical Gardens Auditorium, 2612 Lane Park Road. Children 5-11 years old will learn how to make ornaments. Class is limited. Please register online. 414-3900 or www.bbgardens.org
DEC. 6-8
"BELOW THE BELT"
8 p.m. $10/$5 for students. Chelsea High School, 10510 U.S. 11, Chelsea. A comedic play about corporate struggles by Richard Dresser. A fundraiser for the Chelsea High School Theatre Department.
DEC. 6-16
"SIMPLE GIFTS"
12/6-8, 12/13-12/15 7:30 p.m., 12/9, 12/16 2 p.m. Red Mountain Theatre Company Cabaret Theatre, 301 19th St. North. A tribute to classic holiday performances and musical memories, with some new moments. 324-2424.
DEC. 7
UAB WIND SYMPHONY
3:30 p.m. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. Conducted by Sue Samuels. 975-2787. FREE
DEC. 7
"THE FESTIVAL SEASON, A TIME OF INTERPRETATION"
5:30-8:30 p.m. Four Seasons Gallery, 809 Shades Crest Road, Hoover. Featuring art from Deborah Ballog. Wine tasting and opening.
DEC. 7
MICHAEL KNIGHT
6 p.m. The Alabama Booksmith, 2626 19th Place, Homewood. Signing the book, "The Holiday Season." 870-4242
DEC. 7
MICHELLE BURKE & KATIE FORD
7 p.m. Alabama School of Fine Arts, Creative Writing Lecture Hall, 1800 Eighth Ave. North. A poetry reading. 252-9241
DEC. 7-9
THE NUTCRACKER
BJCC Concert Hall. Presented by Birmingham Ballet. 979-9492.
DEC. 7-15
GRADUATING SENIOR ART EXHIBITION
THRU 12/15 Samford University Art Gallery, 800 Lakeshore Drive. Graduating seniors will display fine art, graphic design and interior design. Reception on 12/15. 726-2840.
DEC. 7-24
HOLIDAY SHOW
THRU 12/24. Hawthorn Gallery, 2017 Third Ave. North. Artists celebrate the holidays by presenting their latest works. 879-2588 or www.hawthorngallery.net
DEC. 8
"SANTA'S ADVENTURE IN THE MERRYWOOD MEGA MALL"
10 a.m. & Noon. Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North. The Birmingham Children's Theatre will perform this play in the Wee Folks Theatre. 458-8181.
DEC. 8
20th ANNUAL BLUE LIGHT SPECIAL ART SHOW
10 a.m.-4 p.m. $2. Unitarian Universalist Church of Birmingham, 4300 Hampton Heights Dr. Fine arts and crafts for sale. www.bluelightart.org or 945-8109.
DEC. 8
MARGARET FENTON
1-3 p.m. Jonathan Benton Bookseller, 2705 Culver Road, Mountain Brook. Signing "Carols and Crimes, Gifts and Grifters." 870-8840.
DEC. 8
"A CHRISTMAS CAROL"
2 p.m. Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North. The Birmingham Children's Theatre will perform this play on the Mainstage. 458-8181.
DEC. 8
UAB SENIOR HIGH HONORS BANDS CONCERT
3 p.m. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. 975-2787. FREE
DEC. 8
CASBAH CABARET
7 p.m. $10. Vestavia Hills Civic Center, 1973 Merryvale Road, Vestavia. Featuring Zivah Saphirah Dance Troupe and students performing Middle Eastern Dance. www.zivahsaphirah.com
DEC. 8-16
GEORGE BALANCHINE'S "THE NUTCRACKER"
THRU 12/16 $55-$20. Samford University Wright Center, 800 Lakeshore Drive. A performance of The Nutcracker. www.alabamaballet.org
DEC. 9
CHRISTMAS AT THE ALYS
3 p.m. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. Area high schools, the Birmingham Concert Chorale and the UAB Choral Department perform a holiday concert. 975-2787.
DEC. 9
ALOFT CHORAL ENSEMBLE
5 p.m. Ascension Episcopal Church, 1912 Canyon Rd., Vestavia Hills. Music for Advent and the Christmas season. 822-3480.
DEC. 11
"CLASSICAL JEWELRY MAKING"
Noon. Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Eighth Ave. North. Featuring a discussion led by Connie Ulrich.
DEC. 11
ANNUAL RUSHTON CONCERT
7:30 p.m. Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Eighth Ave. North. Eugen Indjic performs.
DEC. 12-13
GEORGE BALANCHINE'S "THE NUTCRACKER" SCHOOL SHOWS
10 a.m. $7 for teachers/chaperones, free for students. Samford University Wright Center, 800 Lakeshore Drive. A performance of The Nutcracker. 322-4300
DEC. 13
"A GIFT FOR ANNA"
12:15 p.m. Emmett O'Neal Library, 50 Oak St., Mountain Brook. The Seasoned Performers read a true story by Charlotte Dominick. 978-5095. FREE
DEC. 13
SIXTEENTH & SIXTH: AN AFTER-HOURS EVENT
6:16 p.m. $10/$5 members. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St. North. 328-9696.
DEC. 13
BIRMINGHAM ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING
7 p.m. Emmett O'Neal Library, 50 Oak St., Mountain Brook.
DEC. 14
VOX ANGELICA
12:30 p.m. Cathedral Church of the Advent, 2017 Sixth Ave. North. A 30-minute holiday concert by the a capella ensemble. www.adventbirmingham.org FREE
DEC. 14
HANDEL'S "MESSIAH"
8 p.m. $65/$47/$30/$20. Alys Stephens Center's Jemison Concert Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. Alabama Symphony Orchestra and the Birmingham Concert Chorale perform this holiday favorite. 251-7727
DEC. 14-15
"THE MYSTERY OF THE MAGI'S GOLD"
2/14 7:30 p.m., 2/15 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $35/$25/$20. Alys Stephens Center's Sirote Theatre, 1200 10th Ave. South. Sister's Christmas Catechism with tons of audience participation as she creates a living nativity. Prizes and laughter. 975-2787.
DEC. 14-16
"STOMP"
THRU 12/16 Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North. Rhythmic dancing and inventive percussive instruments. 800.277.1700
DEC. 15
"A CHRISTMAS CAROL"
4 &8 p.m. $20. The Library Theatre, Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Drive, Hoover. A national touring group performs the famous holiday musical. 205-444-7888
DEC. 15
"NUTCRACKER"
2&7:30 p.m. $10. Oak Mountain High School, 5476 Caldwell Mill Road. A performance by the Alabama Dance Academy. 978-6830.
DEC. 15-16
"YULETIDE IN DOGTOWN"
12/15 10& 11:30 a.m., 12/16 1:30&3 p.m. $7. Alys Stephens Center's Reynolds-Kirschbaum Recital Hall, 1200 10th Ave. South. An original ASC Theatrical Production by Jerry Sims. 975-2787.FAM
DEC. 16
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
4 p.m. Independent Presbyterian Church, 3100 Highland Ave. The Independent Presbyterian Church Choir performs Vivaldi "Gloria" and Vaughan William "Fantasia on Christmas Carols." 933-1830. FREE
DEC. 18
CHRISTMAS STORY PROGRAM
11:30 a.m.-Noon. Hueytown Public Library, 1372 Hueytown Road, Hueytown. Lisa Hicks presents stories and songs from the holiday. Pre-school kids and caregivers are welcome, along with the general public. FREE
DEC. 18-23
"THE DROWSY CHAPERONE"
$25-$65 BJCC Concert Hall. Tony-nominated musical presented by the Birmingham Broadway Series. 715-6000.
DEC. 20
THIRD THURSDAYS AT BCRI
6 p.m. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St. North. A discussion of the The Black Madonna exhibit currently on display. 328-9696.
DEC. 24
LESSONS AND CAROLS SERVICE
4 & 6 p.m. Independent Presbyterian Church, 3100 Highland Ave. A special service. 933-1830. FREE
DEC. 24
THE MUSIC OF CHRISTMAS
10:30 p.m. Ascension Episcopal Church, 1912 Canyon Rd., Vestavia Hills. Featuring the Ascension Choir, Michael Sparks, Elizabeth Tanner, Devonia Buck, John Woods, Will Sparks, Frank Buck, Paul Morton. 822-3480.
DEC. 27
KWANZAA CELEBRATION
7-9 p.m. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th St. North. 328-9696.
DEC. 31
NEW YEAR'S EVE CONCERT
6 p.m. $65/$47/$30/$20. Alabama Theatre, 1811 Third Ave. North. Alabama Symphony Orchestra performs the Strauss Family Waltzes. 251-7727