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Alys Stephens Center (ASC)

In September 1996, the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center was founded on the campus of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) as a lasting tribute to the late Mrs. Alys Robinson Stephens, a lifelong patron of the arts and a well-known and beloved member of the Birmingham community. The Center became the home of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra as well as UAB’s Department of Music and Department of Theatre. The Alys Stephens Center quickly became the center for entertainment and arts education in Birmingham and central Alabama and has established itself as the premier center for arts and education in the area with more than 100,000 visitors annually.

One of the most important elements of the ASC story is our collective opportunity to establish and grow community — not only among the people around us, but also within the larger, more esoteric meaning of the word. It’s about pride in ownership and infusing a sense of civic opportunity and responsibility in all that we do. It’s about people, performers, professors and more. We are a community of caring, like- minded, kindred spirits who come together with the common goal to inspire, educate, entertain and encourage one another to reach their full potential. We are a community in the most basic and tangible sense of the word, and together we are driven to even more.

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Upcoming Events

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    ASC PresentsVitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond

    Long before Bridgerton broke the Netflix algorithm, Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) had helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music. Fresh off high-profile placements in Seasons 1 and 2 of...

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  • ASC PresentsAndy Grammer - Monster Tour

    Grammy Award winner and multi-platinum artist Andy Grammer brings his highly anticipated Monster Tour to the Jemison Concert Hall at the Alys Stephens Center. In this special show,

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  • ASC PresentsYoung Concert Artists Series: Michael Yeung

    Meet Michael Yeung, a versatile percussion artist celebrated worldwide for his dynamic performances spanning solo recitals, chamber music, and orchestral engagements. From the stages of the United States,

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  • ASC PresentsThe Drifters & Cornell Gunter’s Coasters

    Experience a Nostalgic Evening with Rock & Roll Legends! It’s not just a concert…it’s a party! Join us for an unforgettable night saluting two of the world's most beloved musical groups that shaped the Rock & Roll/Doo Wop sound: Cornell Gunter’s Coasters: Famous for hits like "Charlie Brown," "Yakety Yak," and "Poison Ivy," this group brings a comedic flair to their performances that will take you back to the golden age of Rock & Roll. The Drifters: As one of Rock & Roll’s founding vocal groups, The Drifters are touring the U.S. again under their original management team. With a 50-year catalog of hits such as "Under the Boardwalk," "Up on the Roof," "This Magic Moment," and "On Broadway," they deliver a timeless sound that continues to captivate audiences. Together, these Rock & Roll Hall of Fame groups have produced over forty classic songs in Rock & Roll history. From the comedy of Cornell Gunter’s Coasters to the Motown magic of The Drifters, this show offers musical diversity and nostalgia, delivering the songs just as you remember them from the radio. Don't miss this incredible musical journey!

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