EAST VILLAGE ARTS presents prolific Birmingham violinist and violist, LaDonna Smith, is joined by violinists gabby fluke-mogul and Alex Cunningham (from NYC and St. Louis, respectively), for a first-time trio of richly textured string improvisation. Alex Cunningham is a violinist, improvisor, and visual artist based in St. Louis, MO. His recorded output spans free improvisation, drone, noise, and minimalist composition. Gabby fluke-mogul is a Brooklyn-based violinist, improviser, composer, educator, organizer, and doula. Weaving within experimental threads of improvised music, their playing has been described as “embodied, visceral and virtuosic” and “the most striking sound in improvised music in years.
Also featured on this event will be a solo guest performance by New York/Ashville NC jazz guitarist exraordinaire Kris Gruda, the sonic electronics and mystical vocals of NOBLE  and the young classical string group, QUEERTET will open the show.

Featured Storyteller: Melissa Ford Thornton
Stories & Songs: Doc Dailey
hosted by: Becca Rothman & Ham Bagby
with special guest: Mitchell Hastings

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Act I - Open Mic storytelling. Put your name in the hat for a chance to share a personal, true story onstage.

Act II - Our featured storyteller--Melissa Ford Thornton

Act III - Stories and Songs with Doc Dailey

Doc Dailey is a singer-songwriter whose music moves between Americana, folk-rock, alt-country, and Southern pop. Based in the Muscle Shoals area of north Alabama, he has spent over two decades honing a distinctive voice rooted in soulful storytelling and a sound that feels both timeless and immediate. A fixture of north Alabama’s rich music scene, Dailey has toured nationally, sharing his songs with audiences across the country.
Through his independent label, Southern Discipline, Dailey has released an EP and two full-length albums, earning praise for balancing intimate, finely crafted songs with wide-open, electrified arrangements. He often performs solo but is sometimes joined by his band, Magnolia Devil, adding even greater depth to his live shows. His catalog is available on all major streaming platforms, but it’s on stage where his music fully comes alive — raw, dynamic, and steeped in the spirit of Southern music.

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WHAT IS THE STORY SEVEN?

Have you always wanted to tell a story onstage? Or do you prefer to listen while others share? Either way, join us at the monthly storytelling variety show the Sunday Story Seven. The open mic is open to new and seasoned storytellers - just put your name in the hat for a chance to tell a 5-minute true tale. No notes, no theme - just you and the mic! Never tried a storytelling open mic before? Love hearing true, personal stories? Love live music? Come see what it's all about.

Welcome to the Thesis Editing Services in the UK Event! This community is for postgraduate students, PhD scholars, and academic professionals looking for expert thesis editing support. Whether you need help with grammar, structure, clarity, formatting, or referencing styles, this group offers guidance, trusted resources, and professional insights. Join us to enhance the quality of your thesis and ensure it meets UK academic standards for successful submission.

BPL is excited to host an exhibition of fun textile sculptures by Alabama artist Bethany Moody. “Play Things” features tactile, conceptual pieces made from synthetic and natural fibers.

At once inviting, restful, and playful, Moody’s works recall bodies, toys, tools, and fixtures, which she abstracts into sculptures, flat work, and structural arrangements. She constructs her pieces primarily from wood, yarn, plastic bags, and even salvaged bedsheets. According to Moody, “these materials represent lived experience: the things we value, the waste we create, and the environments we inhabit.” In response to a culture that devalues time, labor, and craft by prioritizing convenience, profit and accumulation, Moody practices slowness and care through craft-based methods.

An educator and interdisciplinary artist, Bethany Moody received a BFA from the University of Montevallo and MFA from the University at Buffalo, SUNY. The Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts, Gadsden Museum of Art, and COOP Gallery have recently exhibited her work. She is currently an Instructor of Foundations at the University of Alabama.. Learn more about Moody and her work at https://cargocollective.com/annmoody/.

“Play Things” is made possible in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts.

Springville Community Theater Announces

AUDITIONS

To celebrate their anniversary, the Springville Community Theater will be
going back in time and recreating the first show they did 50 years ago. The show
that launched the group in 1976 was an original children's musical fantasy
called CIRCUS MAGIC with lots of roles for both adults and children.
Auditions will be at the Springville Middle School on two dates (pick
one): 1.) Saturday, May 16 at 2:00 pm and 2.) Monday, May 18 at 6:00
pm. At auditions you'll be asked to fill out a schedule of your prior commitments,
so please have those nailed down before auditions.
Brush up those circus tricks! We're looking for clowns, acrobats, a strong
man, a talking lion, and 2 ends of a fake horse (pick your end!). If you know any,
send them our way! We welcome anyone ages 5 to 105 -- no experience
necessary.
The show will be performed free for the community on July 31, August 1 and
August 2. Everyone is invited to the celebration! For more information, contact June
Mack (Director) at (205) 552-3023.

Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & JULIET asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way. 

Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including "Since U Been Gone‚" "Roar," "Baby One More Time," "Larger Than Life‚" "That’s The Way It Is,“ and "Can't Stop the Feeling!"—all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it.

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect.

Now playing at Marriott Birmingham in Birmingham, AL, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before it’s too late.

Planning a group celebration or private event in Birmingham? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any size—hosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations.

It's graduation season and we're here to celebrate! Bring your yearbooks and relive those Golden Years of High School with us. It's the perfect way to kick of the COOLEST SUMMER EVER! This show is guaranteed to be 2 COOL 2 B 4GOTTEN!!!

The event will be held in Bee Mountain Farms’ beautiful cottage garden, complete with flowers, greenery, gnomes, and other creatures. Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather and wear both sunscreen and a hat, as the shade will move around.

All art supplies needed for the workshop are provided by the organizers.

Cunniff Creations’ owner, Elizabeth Cunniff, is a mixed-media artist passionate about making art and helping others find joy in artistic creation. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and has taught art to children and adults of all ages. She currently works as an Artist in Residence with the UAB Arts in Medicine Program. Bee Mountain Farms is 3.5 acre flower farm and homestead in Bessemer, AL that goes back four generations.

The Hoover Historical Society invites you to Voices of Storytelling, a gathering of local storytellers sharing true tales of adventure, humor, faith, and lived experience. Hosted at First Christian Church Birmingham at 4954 Valleydale Road, this event celebrates the power of personal stories to connect generations and preserve community history.

You’ll hear voices like “The Colonel,” “The Exec,” and “The Judge” bring moments to life—from heartfelt reflections to laugh-out-loud memories. These are not polished stage performances, but real stories told the way they were meant to be shared—person to person, heart to heart. Whether you come to listen, reflect, or be inspired to tell your own story, you’ll leave with a renewed appreciation for the richness of everyday life.

I’m an Alabama Artist, too!
Your child will discover artists of Alabama—past and present—while drawing, painting, sculpting, and dreaming up their own masterpieces. Through claymation, composition, and color, young artists explore their world and their place in it.

Teaching artists are Tyler Carlisle and Kristin Meriam. Carlisle has over twelve years of experience working as a Visual Arts Educator for children of all ages, skill levels, and learning styles. Meriam has been the art teacher at Hewitt-Trussville Middle School since 2011, where she teaches children of all skill levels and learning styles. She earned a Bachelor of Art and a Masters in Art Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Tuition is offered on a sliding scale. Families may qualify for free or reduced rates thanks to the support of local foundations and individual contributors.

Young artists may register for one week:
June 1 – 5, 2026
OR
June 8 – 12, 2026
9am to 3pm

Summer Art Camps at Space One Eleven are a perfect way for young artists to learn a new art form or improve upon their art skills! These camps give young artists ample time to dive into their projects, make friends, and create works of art ready for the end-of-summer art exhibition in Space One Eleven’s art galleries.

Young artists in rising 2nd through 5th grades explore multiple mediums during a one week camp. Rising 6th through 12 graders select from one and two-week camps in Drawing, Papier-Mâché, Portfolio Development, Clay, Crochet, Basket Weaving, Fashion, Printmaking, Screen Printing, Bent Wood Sculpture, and Architecture.

Tuition is offered on a sliding scale. Families may qualify for free or reduced rates thanks to the support of local foundations and individual contributors.

For this drop off camp, over the course of 3 days, we will be working on drawing! This camp is going to be focused on the fundamentals of drawing, improving drawing skills, learning to draw a variety of things, from landscapes to portraits, to still life. Students will use pencil, charcoal and more.

- Camp is 3 days: Monday to Wednesday

- Please bring a change of clothes and a water bottle

- Drop off is at 8:50-9 AM and pick up is at 12 PM. Late pick ups more than 5 minutes may be subject to an additional charge.

Central Alabama Pride is teaming up with Lakeview Marina to amplify Birmingham’s upcoming annual Pride celebration with support from Element Garage, Seasick Records, Stokehold Art, Bang Images, and The Bates Group.  The goal of Bham Punk Pride is to connect with the community by showcasing local punk/DIY musicians with LGBTQIA+ representation in each act.

“We put this event together as a way to connect the ideas of Pride as a celebration & Pride as rebellion. Pride as we know it wouldn’t exist without the inextricable link between the punk and LGBTQIA+ communities; Birmingham has deep roots in both,” said Russ Mitchell with Central Alabama Pride. “This show is meant to honor that history, and to reenergize it going forward.”

Follow @bham_punk_pride on Instagram for event updates.

Participating bands:

Domesticatrix & the Replicants

Xeroed

Tengen

Wax/Fur

CGI and Cala Coffee combine to bring you LIVE IMPROV COMEDY in the heart of Cahaba Heights. Cala Coffee is finally old enough to drink and they got their liquor license, so it's Chaos all around! Arrive early & enjoy offerings from Gulp Wine & Cala Coffee, including wine, beer, NA bevvies & coffee! The Chaos in the Heights shows tend to SELL OUT, so get your tickets NOW!

Date and Time:
Monday, June 8, 2026 - Friday, June 12, 2026; 9:00am - 4:00pm

* The Dance Workshop will culminate in two Studio Showings*
Friday, June 12, 2026
 Location: Alabama School of Fine Arts
Time: Showings at 3:00 PM and 5:15 PM

Classes Offered:
*Dance: Ballet, Horton, Jazz, West African, & more!
Instructors
Kat Files, Rivkins Christopher, Eryn Cade, De'Anthony Vaughan, Alisa Gregory

​*Business of Being an Artist Seminar: Christian Files

*Healthy Artist Seminar: Dr. Faith Caldwell

*Music for Dancers: Dr. Royce Files
​
Participants:

DANCE
- Level I (Ages 6-9)
- Level II (Ages 10-13)
- Level III (Ages 14 & up)

Lunch:
ASFA has generously included TFAP participants in their Free Lunch Program.
​If you would like to participate, please sign up during registration.
If not, please bring a Brown-Bag Lunch.

Dance Workshop Location: 
Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA)
1800 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
Birmingham, AL 35203

Attire:
*Dance/Exercise appropriate clothing-
All Black: leotards, tank tops, fitted t-shirts, dance tights, biker shorts, leggings, soffe shorts, etc.
Footwear: Ballet shoes (if you have them), black socks, jazz shoes, sneakers, & foot thongs.

**NOTE**
- TFAP t-shirts are available for order during registration.
- If you have attended TFAP Workshops in the past, please wear your tank/t-shirts!!

(4th-12th Grade) We're making dinos out of Q-tips. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

(6th-12th Grade) Learn the basics of quilting with local crafters from Bib & Tucker Sew-Op. This is part one of a two-part series. Please make sure you can be at both sessions of this before signing up. All supplies provided including sewing machines. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

The CLASSIC! Join us for Improv! At the Cinema, a short-form improv comedy show where the audience is part of the fun. This fast-paced improv show incorporates audience suggestions in every game–even getting audience members on stage. Don’t miss out on the fun–grab your tickets now and prepare to LOL! This is our signature show at our home theatre: Sidewalk Cinema! The Cinema also boasts a full bar and concessions so grab your drink and snacks and settle in for FUN!

Get ready for an undersea extravaganza at RMT! This love story for the ages will enchant all ages with irresistible songs, rich costuming, and amazing stagecraft. Follow Ariel as she makes a dangerous bargain with the sea witch Ursula to trade her aquatic life for one up on land. Can her friends Flounder the Fish, Scuttle the Seagull, and Sebastian the Crab help her win Prince Eric's heart before the sun sets on the third day?

Get ready for an undersea extravaganza at RMT! This love story for the ages will enchant all ages with irresistible songs, rich costuming, and amazing stagecraft. Follow Ariel as she makes a dangerous bargain with the sea witch Ursula to trade her aquatic life for one up on land. Can her friends Flounder the Fish, Scuttle the Seagull, and Sebastian the Crab help her win Prince Eric's heart before the sun sets on the third day?

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect.

Now playing at Marriott Birmingham in Birmingham, AL, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before it’s too late.

Planning a group celebration or private event in Birmingham? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any size—hosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations.

Get ready for an undersea extravaganza at RMT! This love story for the ages will enchant all ages with irresistible songs, rich costuming, and amazing stagecraft. Follow Ariel as she makes a dangerous bargain with the sea witch Ursula to trade her aquatic life for one up on land. Can her friends Flounder the Fish, Scuttle the Seagull, and Sebastian the Crab help her win Prince Eric's heart before the sun sets on the third day?

Baldwin: A Letter to My Nephew, taking inspiration from James Baldwin’s essay and his call to “Know from whence you came,” is a transformative, multidisciplinary experience created by Germaul Barnes, blending contemporary dance, spoken word, and orig

Get ready for an undersea extravaganza at RMT! This love story for the ages will enchant all ages with irresistible songs, rich costuming, and amazing stagecraft. Follow Ariel as she makes a dangerous bargain with the sea witch Ursula to trade her aquatic life for one up on land. Can her friends Flounder the Fish, Scuttle the Seagull, and Sebastian the Crab help her win Prince Eric's heart before the sun sets on the third day?

Sculpture: Bending Wood Camp

Tanner Young will lead rising 9th through 12th graders in a woodworking workshop.

Young artists will explore making bent wood sculpture through the method of hot pipe bending. Different methods of fabrication and construction will be utilized in the production of these sculptures. Young emphasizes process and individual investigation.  Students will learn to trust their own intuition and ingenuity.

Young holds an MFA in Sculpture from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and a BFA from the University of Texas at Tyler.  He is an Associate Professor of Art at the University of Montevallo.

Drawing Camp at Space One Eleven for rising 6th through 12 grades
June 15 – 19, 2026
9am to 3pm

Teaching Artist Ty Smith will lead young artists, rising 6th through 12th-grades, in building a foundation for drawing with different media, sharpening their drawing skills, and teach drawing techniques for representing forms and objects from life.

Smith is an adjunct professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and at Samford University. He received an MFA from the School of Art and Art History, University of Tulsa.

Papier-Mâché Camp
June 15 – 19, 2026
9 am to 3pm

Teaching artist Laura Benson will encourage young artists in Grades 6-12 to explore their creativity through the design and construction of one or more papier-mâché sculptures. Young artists will spend the week developing their creative concepts, building armatures, applying papier-mâché, and finally bringing their creations to life by painting their handmade sculptures. This camp is accessible for a range of skill levels, offering young artists a chance to push their imagination as well as their artistic abilities.

Benson has an MFA in Painting and Drawing from the University of Colorado Boulder and a BFA in Drawing from the University of Alabama in Birmingham.

Hope you'll make plans to join us for the Art-For-All Ball, a silent art auction supporting InToto Creative Arts and the healing power of community-based arts programming in Birmingham!

Saturday, June 13, 20264:00–6:00 PMGrand Bohemian Gallery2655 Lane Park Rd, Mountain Brook, ALTickets required

The Art-For-All Ball is InToto Creative Arts’ inaugural fundraiser event and a joyful afternoon celebrating creativity, community, and the remarkable artists who make InToto the vibrant creative space that it is!  Guests will have the opportunity to browse and bid on a curated selection of original artwork created by artists participating in InToto’s programs alongside collaborations between InToto Artists and established and well-loved Birmingham-based artists. The auction will feature an eclectic collection of unique, profound, quirky, and sophisticated paintings and mixed media works reflecting the creativity and diversity of Birmingham’s artistic community.

InToto Creative Arts is a Birmingham nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to the transformative power of the arts for people affected by homelessness, mental illness, post-traumatic stress, disability, and other significant life challenges. Through year-round arts programming across six local community service partners and ongoing opportunities to showcase artwork in the community, InToto helps amplify voices that are often unheard while supporting steps toward stability, connection, and reintegration through creativity.

Proceeds from this event support roughly 600 classes each year across Birmingham, attended more than 4,000 times by about 700 community members. Through visual art, music, creative writing, movement, and improv offered in shelters, healthcare facilities, and community spaces, InToto creates places where artists can connect, share their stories, process difficult experiences, and rediscover joy.

Dress code: "fancy, if you wanna!" This is a relaxed and celebratory afternoon where the focus is great art, good company, and supporting a creative community built on dignity and belonging.

Early Bird Tickets: $60 through the end of AprilTicket prices increase in May.
Your ticket includes: art auction access, hors d’oeuvres, 2 drink tickets, champagne toast.
Tickets, more info, and sponsorship opportunities here!
Sponsorship opportunities are available through May 15. Sponsors play a vital role in sustaining InToto’s programming.

For more information:205-201-0011info@intotocreativearts.org

Get ready for an undersea extravaganza at RMT! This love story for the ages will enchant all ages with irresistible songs, rich costuming, and amazing stagecraft. Follow Ariel as she makes a dangerous bargain with the sea witch Ursula to trade her aquatic life for one up on land. Can her friends Flounder the Fish, Scuttle the Seagull, and Sebastian the Crab help her win Prince Eric's heart before the sun sets on the third day?