English singer/songwriter/musician Corinne Bailey Rae shot to stardom with her self-titled #1 U.K. debut album in 2006, featuring the global hits “Put Your Records On” and “Like A Star.” Over the course of her career she has released three critically acclaimed studio albums—Corinne Bailey Rae, The Sea and The Heart Speaks in Whispers—and earned two Grammy Awards, two MOBOS, and has been nominated for multiple awards including the BRIT Awards, Mercury Music Prize and BET Awards. Her work for film and television includes the theme to Stan Lee’s Lucky Man (SKY1), “The Scientist” for Universal Pictures’ Fifty Shades Darker opening title and soundtrack which charted globally, and in 2020 her song “New to Me” was performed in the film The High Note by Tracee Ellis Ross. Bailey Rae has collaborated with a wide range of artists including Mary J. Blige, Al Green, Herbie Hancock, KING, Paul McCartney, Kele Okereke (Bloc Party), Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Questlove, Salaam Rami, RZA, Tyler The Creator, Paul Weller, Richard Hawley, Stevie Wonder, Tracey Thorn, Pharrell, Logic, Mick Jenkins and many more.

The one-act play brings joy, life, and music to the story of Denise, Carole, Cynthia, and Addie Mae, innocent children living in a divided country. Sunday, Sept. 24. at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Red Mountain Theatre Arts Campus.

For through great art, we explore issues and emotions too difficult for mere words. And, this exploration opens us to consider the life of another – our fellow man.

The show will feature various techniques and includes prints as well as their plates. We are excited to share an exhibition that examines printmaking and its many processes.

The organization's motto "art forms life" serves as a fitting thread to our exhibition season’s emphasis on sustainability of life and the living world. Informed by a strengths-based neurodiversity paradigm and the social model of disability, More-Than-Human World endeavors to promote and celebrate neurocosmopolitanism as essential to the flourishing of all life.

Young artists learn the elements of art and the principles of design through individually conceived projects and student collaborations. Space One Eleven’s philosophy is to provide an environment in which young artists can learn, create, explore, and forge their own path into the world of art.

Free or Reduced Tuition - Through our scholarship application, fees are based on a sliding scale. As a result, families may qualify for free or reduced tuition through the generosity of foundations and private contributors.

City Center Art 1 (Grades 2-5)
Students work in a variety of mediums such as paint, clay, charcoal, and ink. Young artists will learn:

Drawing skills
Color theory
Conceptual thinking skills
Art history
How to formally evaluate their own artwork and the artwork of others
Studio maintenance

City Center Art 2 (Grades 6-8)
Students review and build on the skills learned during CCA 1 and continue to explore new art mediums.

Each student will work at their own pace and improve their art-making skills. In addition, young artists who wish to apply to the Alabama School of Fine Arts will receive guidance during the application process including portfolio review and development.

City Center Art 3 (Grades 9-12)
City Center Art 3 is Space One Eleven’s rigorous multi-media art class for high school students that is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Students will learn and strengthen foundation skills such as observational skills and technical control of various art mediums, and further their understanding of art theory and art history. With guidance from the teaching artist, students will develop and execute individually conceived projects.

In addition, young artists will learn about art-related careers and opportunities. Juniors and seniors receive guidance for college applications and essays while building visual arts portfolios to increase college opportunities.

All skill levels are welcome. Students are welcome to join the art class any time during the school year if seats are available. Class cost will be pro-rated for those who join later in the semester.

Years ago, motorcycle stuntman Johnny Blaze (Nicolas Cage) sold his soul to save the life of a loved one. Now, he transforms into a fiery, avenging agent of justice at night wherever evil roams. As the only one who can walk in both worlds, Johnny is charged by Mephistopheles himself to destroy Blackheart, a demon that wants to overthrow Mephistopheles and create a worse hell than the one that currently exists.

(K-12th Grade) The Homewood Public Library seeks to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of local Jefferson County students. Students may submit one original work of art produced within the last 12 months. Pieces must be exhibition ready and weigh less than 50lbs. Artwork should be dropped off in the Children's Department by Saturday, September 30, with an entry form attached to the back of the work. Artwork will be judged by a panel of local artists with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners selected for various grade categories (K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, and 9th,12th). Due to limited space, not all artwork will be selected for display. Accepted entries will be displayed in Homewood Library's Ellenburg Art Gallery during the month of October. Entry forms can be downloaded from the library's website. For more information, please contact Cristina Castor at cristina.castor@homewoodpubliclibrary.org or Cat Sandler at cat.sandler@homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

The exhibit will open at BCRI and the Public Library Central Branch on September 16th and run through December 2nd.

Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. profiles the revolutionary men—including Muhammad Ali, James Baldwin, Ta-Nehisi Coates, W.E.B Du Bois, and Kendrick Lamar—whose journeys have altered the history and culture of the country. The achievements of the men are woven within the legacy and traditions of the African-American journey—achievements of excellence in spite of society’s barriers.

Through literary and historic quotes, poetry, original works of art, dramatic photographs, and a dynamic space that encourages self-reflection, this innovative exhibition weaves together the historical and the contemporary to illuminate the importance of these men within the context of rich community traditions. It invites visitors to consider predominant narratives and engage in the authentic stories of history, politics, art, culture, and activism. Twenty-five contemporary artists were invited to reflect and celebrate the significance of these ground-breaking individuals through their own creative vision. These works of art serve as counterpoint to the sumptuously backlit photographs and inspiring quotes, and together honor the truth of the African American experience in history and today.

While these men made their mark in a variety of disciplines—politics, sports, science, entertainment, business, religion, and more—all understood the value of asserting their own agency by owning their own stories.

Men of Change was developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and made possible through the generous support of the Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services.

In collaboration with interculturalist & naturalista, Bettina Byrd-Giles, we celebrate National CROWN Day and the CROWN Act of 2022, which prohibits discrimination based on hairstyle or texture. Celebrating the rich diversity of Black hair and culture, this exhibition honors the significance of the CROWN Act and the beauty of self-expression.

An exhibition featuring work created by current and former Alabama artists in a variety of mediums including sculpture, installation, photography, painting, and textiles.

Participating artists are Soeun Bae, Ryan Carlson, Rene Culler, Susan Fitzsimmons, Ryan Foster, Sydney A. Foster, Bryce Lafferty, Sophie McVicar, Elisabeth Pellathy, Renee Hanan Plata, and Chris Boyd Taylor.

Please join us for the exhibition opening Thursday, September 21 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

The exhibition will continue through January 5, 2024 - Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and by appointment

Michael Dixon’s paintings and performances explore the personal, societal, and aesthetic struggles of belonging to both “white” and “black” racial and cultural identities, yet simultaneously belonging fully to neither. For his 2023 AEIVA exhibit, titled The Undeniable Blackness Between Us, Dixon will explore his cultural duality through the lens of his childhood, familial relationships, and his search for a father he’s never known.

Michael Dixon lives in Albion, Michigan and is a full professor of art at Albion College.  He received his MFA from the University of Colorado at Boulder.  Dixon is a recipient of the Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant, Joan Mitchell Foundation Emergency Grant, Puffin Foundation Grant, and the Blanchard Fellowship. Recent exhibitions include the Slocumb Galleries, Eastern Tennessee State; Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art; and international exhibitions in Palestine, the Sarajevo Winter Festival 2022 and traveling exhibitions in Japan and Michigan.

Scrappy and interpretive, Jacqueline Surdell hand-manipulates dock cord — weaving and knotting the line into naturalistic, sculptural installations that are antagonistically positioned between the human body and sculpture. The industrial material and physically demanding process playfully orbit techniques, colors and forms associated with domesticity. The works trace the artist’s family history and private life while fostering discussion around labor, gender, and sexuality.

Surdell’s 2023 AEIVA exhibit, titled Adoration Garden, will explore memory and time as material — transforming AEIVA’s Gallery One into a space of play, contemplation, power, drive and creation.

Jacqueline Surdell is from Chicago, IL.  The city’s history of industry, labor and Midwest grit plays a significant role in Surdell’s work.  She received a BA from Occidental College in Los Angeles and her MFA from School of the Art Institute of Chicago.  Her recent solo and group exhibitions include Devening Projects, Chicago; Library Street Collective, Detroit; Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago; Bedford Gallery, San Francisco and international shows in Japan, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

Join us for an hour long adult “story time” of classic short stories with Sid Burgess.

At the center of the story is a family separated by a nationalistic movement that feels chilling in how it might just happen today. A mom mysteriously disappears—and her young son learns why on a courageous quest to find her, aided by everyday heroes in unexpected places. This thought-provoking story serves as a warning, a dystopian fairy tale, and a suspenseful thriller with moments of hope mixed in to buoy you as you read.

Join Chaotic Good Improv for a night of live improv comedy at your favorite local indie cinema: Sidewalk! There's a full bar so you'll have the liquid courage necessary to join us on stage for some audience participation. There's also a great concession stand if you just want to sit back, eat chocolate, and watch the silliness.

Using music, movement, and puppetry, young theatre makers will explore shapes, sounds, numbers, and more in this interactive production. Stay Awake invites children into a theatrical world where anything is possible.

Stay Awake is Birmingham Children’s Theatre’s next installment of Theatre for Very Young Audiences (TVYA), where children ages 0 – 5 are able to explore the world around them through the magic of live theatre. Through repetition, rhyme, song, and a lot of audience interaction, this show invites young kids to not just watch but experience creative storytelling. This show is great for kinesthetic learners who use movement, testing, trial and error in a non-traditional learning to retain and recall information. The space is fully interactive, and the kids have agency in the space to play, learn, and participate in the story at their own pace.

Our 3 day event will be returning to the beautiful Finley Center at the Hoover Met (all indoors and climate controlled) bringing vendors from across the country with their very best true vintage, holiday decor, boutique clothing, handmade treasures, antiques, original art, home decor, children’s clothing, jewelry, seasonal plantings, yummy treats, and SO MUCH MORE!
Get ready for the holidays with all the fun of Vintage Market Days including expanded hours on Thursday so that everyone can get in on the Sweater Weather fun!

How does one relocate the Unique?

The origins of this project are located at an Artist Residency done by group members Ian Breidenbach, Caroline Turner-Anderson, and Ian Anderson (Solar Noon Collective)  in June 2023 at 33OfficinaCreativa in Toffia, Italy; housed in a 13th century deconsecrated church complex. The purpose of the residency was the translation of that sacred/secular space into a digital gallery to act as the setting for a Pavilion for the Wrong Biennale, a digital art fair which is decentralized by its being hosted solely on the internet. This digital recreation of the sacred/secular space of the residency allowed us to utilize the unique architecture of the church, while also populating it with works from artists around the world.  The curation of the Pavilion was focused on its para-real existence: as a non-space situated somewhere between physical and digital.  The translation from material to immaterial allowed for a non-place to imagine impossibilities, to explore the unexplored and allow the work to remain unsullied by the dominant forces of the (art) world. This project became known as UID (Unique Identifier::Utopian Inspirational Daemon)

Can you relocate through the para-real?

The church became an abstracted space when digitized, its elements re-presented to point to the original forms.  However, what we find in the para-real space is a represented symbolic, signifying both to the representation and the interpretation, but also to the blindingly clear impossibility of itself. In the Pavilion, the viewer can never access the level of inseparability provided by the digitality of the container and the work it contains; its feeling of oneness. For this current translation of the exhibition here  within the Vinegar gallery space, we can only manifest these “Utopian Insprations” in physical form by separating the singularity of the Pavilion back into its parts, relocating them as temporary holders of space.

The UMD problematizes the ability of the UID to escape its para-real boundaries. Can we legitimately represent the potential for Utopia created in the para-real?  Or are we only creating  signs which point through it?

Exhibition opening reception:
Saturday, September 16, 5-8pm at Vinegar
Exhibition dates:
September 16 - October 28, 2023
Gallery hours 12-4 on Fridays and Saturdays, and by appointment

Friday, Sept 29 5-7 pm Painting Demonstration and prep work.
Saturday, Sept 30 10am-4pm
$175, supplies needed. $50 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit required to hold your place.
Limit 8

Check out Amy Peterson's website: www.amyrpeterson.com/

Participants will work on a pet portrait of their choice during the class time with individual guidance from Amy throughout the process.

1-2 weeks before the workshop, participants will email Amy the photo(s) they intend to paint from. Amy will offer specific guidance on how your photo(s) may translate best as a painting, including cropping, handling of background, and canvas size.

Level 2: Intermediate - Assumes the student has some experience in the medium. Reviews basic techniques and offers individual assistance but moves at a faster pace.

Southern DanceWorks (SDW), Alabama’s oldest professional modern dance company, announces the launch of a new project, Tiny Danz. SDW seeks established choreographers and emerging choreographers (high school seniors and college students) to apply for the Tiny Danz project. SDW encourages choreographers to apply that demonstrate artistic and logistical vision, are innovative, and desire to boldly establish themselves in today's dance scene. A total of eight established and four emerging choreographers will be chosen. All dance genres/styles are welcome to apply. There are no state residential restrictions.

For details about the project, rehearsal and performance dates, and application procedure click here.

This dramatization of C.S. Lewis' classic work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia. Bring the whole family! You don’t want to miss this beautiful show!

During this workshop, participants of all skill levels will be instructed on how to use the pottery wheel to create unique, functional ceramic pieces using ceramic clay and food safe glazes. No previous experience working with clay is necessary.

This six-week workshop is taught by Kimberlee Campbell. Campbell has a Master’s in Art Education from the University of Montevallo; and a Bachelor of Fine Art in Fashion/Textile Design, and a minor in art history from Savannah College of Art and Design.

But a bullying Troll has other plans. The three goats must face their fears and combine their talents to out-smart the troll and chase their dreams.

WeeFolks Show perfect for children of ages 4-8 years old. In the Wee Folks Theatre pre-K and elementary audiences are introduced to structured theatrical performances. Shows in this space often come from the pages of favorite storybooks and classic fairy tales updated for today’s children.

Usually (though not always) musical and/or interactive, audiences in Wee Folks are encouraged to react audibly and help our main characters on their story journey. Audiences sit on carpeted risers in this room created for children to enjoy theatre in a space designed for them. And with our Sensory Room right next door, kids who need a break have an easy place to reset mid-show.

Irasema, who was born in north Mexico but was raised in Alabama, takes influences from her life experiences, including living as an undocumented immigrant, losing both her siblings, and struggling with her mental health. She received her BFA from UAB, and her MFA from The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. She regularly teaches workshops and lectures on her research in book arts, letterpress printing, hand papermaking, and graphic design.

SAVE THE DATE!!

On Saturday, Sept 30, we will have multiple organizations and experts here to educate and answer your questions about gardening, specifically with native plants and the best way to landscape responsibly for the least damaging impact on the ecosystem. Everyone in the area loves the Cahaba River, and we welcome the Cahaba Riverkeeper organization to discuss how to best manage our impact on the river and all of its diverse species.

Recreative Natives will be here with Alabama native plants, as well as several Master Gardeners, gardening expert Sandra Reaves with Josie Gladys Gardens, and many more. Our panel-style discussion will begin at noon. Check back for updates on participant schedules for presentations/demos followed by Q&A. Be sure to bring your questions and something to take notes. You won't want to miss this opportunity to learn!

It may be fall, but we expect this event to continue to grow like a spring weed!

We can’t wait to get artsy with you. During class, our art teachers will instruct you on how to create your very own Día de los Muertos memorial altar box for a loved one you’d like to remember and honor.

We will provide the art supplies, the space, art teachers and SNACKS! All you need to do is bring a printed picture, preferably a copy, of your loved one. Each class will be held at a different location. Please check below to see where to meet us!

We’d like to thank the City of Birmingham for selecting us to receive the $10,000 Community Arts Grant in partnership with Create Birmingham, which supports our Memorial Altar Box Classes.

We’d also like to thank our community partners for helping us host these art classes! With their support, we are able to expand our art outreach to various locations across the city. We would love it if you could join us and experience this beautiful art-making endeavor.

Carver High School - (tentative) - Saturday, September 16

MAKEbhm - Saturday, September 23 

Ensley Recreation Center - Saturday, September 30

Deadline to reserve your seat if you’re doing a door hanger is Friday Sept 15 a canvas or paint your pet is Friday Sept 22.
Grab your choice of refreshments and get ready for a fun day!!!

Limited seating so grab yours today!!! To find your door hanger or canvas project go to my photos on my page and then click on albums. You will see open paint door hanger choices and open paint canvas choices there. Cost for hangers are $45. 16X20 canvases are $40. All projects will be sketched and ready for you to paint. I will "joosh" your piece up by adding final details and words should you want me to.

You MUST message me with your choice and pay through ticket link. VENMO or Cash App is also available. Your payment must be received when reserving your seat.

Here is the info if you’d like to paint your pet: All you have to do is send me a CLEAR photo of your fur love. Your sketch will only be as good as the photo you send!!! I can’t sketch what I can’t see…blurry photos are very hard to do decipher the features of your baby.

And get ready to see lots of great items for sale for your babies!! Lots of great vendors have stocked the shelves!!! You can even bathe your furry friend at the bath stations!!

Become Greek for the weekend at the 50th Annual Greek Food Festival set for October 5th-7th 2023  from 10:30am-9:30pm. The Greek Festival, is Birmingham’s oldest and most anticipated cultural event that offers an abundance of delicious Greek cuisine.  The festival has been an act of love from Birmingham’s Greek community to the city going back four generations. Enjoy delicious Greek cuisine prepared by the parishioners of the community and served by them during the Greek Food Festival weekend. 

All entrees and desserts are homemade and are comprised of only the freshest and finest ingredients available. In addition to the authentic Greek food you will enjoy Greek music, dancing, and a warm spirited atmosphere that embraces everyone as family. Greek dancers of all ages will be performing all three days. As thousands of returning patrons can attest, you will leave a devoted fan.

The open air festival offers free admission. Outside tented seating for dining will be available. Food plates are individually priced and the Greek pastries will be pre-packaged and sold in the food lines. Coca Cola products will be available along with Greek beer and wines. Be sure to stroll through The Greek Market Place which has Mediterranean and Orthodox souvenirs. Free parking is located in the former Liberty National parking garage located one block away on 20th Street (Richard Arrington Blvd) between 3rd and 4th Avenue.  

The convenient drive-thru is available all three days from 10:30am-8pm. No need to call ahead and place your order. Our servers will greet you, take your big or small order, and deliver right to your vehicle.

The Holy Trinity – Holy Cross Greek Orthodox parish was chartered in 1906, and is the 4th oldest Greek Orthodox parish in the Southeast. The beautiful and inspiring Byzantine interior of the basilica enhances the Orthodox Christian’s worship of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.  Self-guided tours will be available during the three day festival and parishioners will be available to answer any questions. Please call ahead to schedule a tour for school and church groups.

The 2023 Greek Festival is excited to give a portion of the festival proceeds to Children’s of Alabama, Firehouse Shelter and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama. Since 1972 and with your help the Greek Festival has donated over $3 Million to local and national charities.  In recent years, these charities have included: Children’s of Alabama, Magic Moments, The Bell Center, The Exceptional Foundation, The Ronald McDonald House, The Fire House Shelter, Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama, Pathways, Family Connection, The Wellhouse, Jimmie Hale Mission, Safe House, Alabama Kidney Foundation, MS Society,  and The Greater Birmingham Ministries.

The Greek Festival is made possible by our Holy Trinity Holy Cross Greek Orthodox parishioners and our generous sponsors including Tasty Town Greek Restaurant and Lounge, Alabama Beverage, Norton’s Florist, Coca Cola, and many more local Birmingham, Alabama businesses. For Sponsor opportunities please visit http://birminghamgreekfestival.net

2023 Greek Festival Charity Beneficiaries:

About Children's of Alabama

Since 1911, Children’s of Alabama has provided specialized medical care for ill and injured children, offering inpatient, outpatient and primary care throughout Central Alabama. Ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s serves patients from every county in Alabama and nearly every state. Children’s is a private, not-for-profit medical center that serves as the teaching hospital for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) pediatric medicine, surgery, psychiatry, research and residency programs. The medical staff consists of UAB faculty and Children’s full-time physicians, as well as private practicing community physicians.

About Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Alabama

Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Alabama (RMHCA) is a non-profit, 501(c) (3) organization who envisions a community where families never confront their challenges alone, but instead find comfort, encouragement, and support in their quest for hope, support, happiness, and growth. In 2022, RMHCA served approximately 5,000 children and families through the Ronald McDonald House® in Birmingham and the Ronald McDonald Family Room® at UAB Women & Infants Center. To learn more about how RMHCA works to improve the health and well-being of children and families in Alabama, visit www.rmhca.org or follow us on social media @rmhcalabama.

About Firehouse Shelter 

The mission is to provide to homeless men, ages 18 and older, in the Birmingham Area a nurturing and caring environment offering supportive services that break the cycle of homelessness and empower individuals to achieve their highest potential. 

50th Annual Greek Festival  

October 5-7 2023

10:30am-9:30pm

www.BhamGreekFestival.com 

205-716-3088

307 19th Street South 

Birmingham, AL 35233

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