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  • Dec 7

    ASO Presents The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert

    The ASO presents Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert featuring the complete film, with the orchestra score performed live to picture. The Muppets present Charles Dickens’ classic...

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  • Dec 8

    UAB Arts in Medicine Presents Art Therapy as a Pathway to Trauma-Recovery

    Join art therapist Valerie Hanks, ATR, to discover how art-making—guided by a registered art therapist—can help process and heal trauma. Valerie will share the science and practice of...

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  • Dec 9

    Department of Theatre Presents Performance Showcase

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  • Dec 13

    ArtPlay Presents ArtPlay's Holiday Open House!

    Get ready to jingle all the way to ArtPlay’s Holiday Open House! Come celebrate the season with festive music, bright lights, art activities, and a special visit from...

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  • Dec 19

    ASO Presents Special Event: Handel’s Messiah

    Artists Daniel Cho, conductor Helen Huang, soprano Alissa Anderson, contralto David Tayloe, tenor Hadleigh Adams, baritone Program to Include HANDEL Messiah...

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  • Dec 20

    ArtPlay Presents The Big Idea

    Vocabby had a big idea to build a ramp into his house! Join Vocabby’s World®️ and your ArtPlay friends to learn new vocabulary words! We will explore new...

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  • Dec 20

    ASO Presents Special Event: Handel’s Messiah

    Artists Daniel Cho, conductor Helen Huang, soprano Alissa Anderson, contralto David Tayloe, tenor Hadleigh Adams, baritone Program to Include HANDEL Messiah...

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  • Dec 31

    ASO Presents Special Event: New Year's Eve

    Join the Alabama Symphony Orchestra for A Viennese Celebration! This New Year’s Eve concert brings the spirit of Vienna to Birmingham with lively waltzes, operatic highlights, and festive...

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  • Jan 4

    ASC Presents The Lovin' Spoonful

    The Lovin' Spoonful, a quintessential American band from 1960s Greenwich Village, became a dominant force in pop and rock, scoring seven consecutive Top 10 hits including "Do You Believe in Magic" and "Summer in the City." Led by founding member Steve Boone, the band faithfully recreates their beloved catalog of "good-time music," celebrating the legacy that earned them a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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  • Jan 15 - May 2

    AEIVA Presents Virginia L. Montgomery: Blue Moon Cocoon January 15–May 2, 2026

    Opening: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 5–7pm AEIVA is pleased to present Blue Moon Cocoon, an exhibition of recent video, sculpture, and photography by Austin, TX-based artist, Virginia L.

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  • Jan 16

    ASO Presents SuperPOPS! Series: South Pacific

    A concert performance of the classic play of an island paradise during the Second World War. Two Americans – a wide-eyed nurse and a promising young lieutenant –

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  • Jan 17

    ArtPlay Presents Winter Wonder

    Vocabby put on his shiny tires and went outside in the snow! Join Vocabby’s World®️ and your ArtPlay friends to learn new vocabulary words! We will explore new...

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  • Jan 17

    ASO Presents SuperPOPS! Series: South Pacific

    A concert performance of the classic play of an island paradise during the Second World War. Two Americans – a wide-eyed nurse and a promising young lieutenant –

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  • Jan 20 - Feb 24

    Dancing Through the Decades - Homeschool Session by Jared Wright

    Ages 7th - 12th Grade | Tuesdays | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

    Step into the spotlight and dance your way through musical theatre history! This class takes students on a movement-filled journey, exploring iconic dance styles from the early days...

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  • Jan 20 - Feb 24

    Dancing Through the Decades - After School Session by Jared Wright

    Ages 7th - 12th Grade | Tuesdays | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

    Step into the spotlight and dance your way through musical theatre history! This class takes students on a movement-filled journey, exploring iconic dance styles from the early days...

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  • Jan 22

    ASO Presents Concerts @ The Carver Theater Series: The Farewell Symphony

    Program to Include SCHUBERT Symphony, D. 759 “Unfinished” HAYDN Symphony No. 45 “Farewell Symphony”

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  • Jan 24 - Feb 28

    Overcoming Stage Fright - Public Speaking by Brendan Powers

    Ages 9th Grade - Adult | Saturdays | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Speaking in front of an audience — whether for a theatre performance, a presentation, or any public engagement — can be one of life’s biggest challenges. In this...

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  • Jan 25

    UAB Department of Music Presents Piano Series 2

    Tickets are $20 general public $15 for UAB Faculty and Staff. Free for all students with ID. Please visit the ASC Box Office for discounted tickets. This event...

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  • Jan 26

    UAB Arts in Medicine Presents Wearing the Inside Out with Artist Margery Amdur

    In this episode of Virtual Mental Health Monday, internationally recognized artist Margery Amdur shares insights into her latest project, Wearing the Inside Out—a live performance that reimagines the...

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  • Jan 27

    UAB Arts in Medicine Presents YCA on Tour at UAB Hospital-Highlands

    UAB Arts in Medicine welcomes YCA on Tour to UAB Medicine. Join us for this special noon performance on January 27th at 12 PM in the UAB Highlands Atrium, where world-class artistry meets the heart of healing.

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  • Jan 29

    ASC Presents YCA on Tour

    Experience the brilliance of chamber music reimagined as YCA on Tour comes to the Alys Stephens Center. This exceptional ensemble brings together some of the most exciting young...

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  • Jan 30

    ASO Presents Coffee Series: Epic Melodies: Tchaikovsky & Brahms

    Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Program to Include TCHAIKOVSKY Suite No. 4 (Mozartiana) BRAHMS Symphony No. 3 in F Major...

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  • Jan 30

    ASO Presents Masterworks Series: Luminous Legends: Tchaikovsky & Brahms

    Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Program to Include TCHAIKOVSKY Suite No. 4 “Mozartiana” BRAHMS Symphony No. 3 in F Major...

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  • Jan 31

    ASO Presents Masterworks Series: Luminous Legends: Tchaikovsky & Brahms

    Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Program to Include TCHAIKOVSKY Suite No. 4 “Mozartiana” BRAHMS Symphony No. 3 in F Major...

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  • Feb 1

    ASC Presents An Evening with Ina Garten

    Be Ready When the Luck Happens:An Evening Conversation with Ina Garten Ina Garten (aka the Barefoot Contessa) is the author of thirteen bestselling cookbooks, a beloved Food Network...

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  • Feb 3

    ASO Presents Concertmaster & Friends Series: Songs of Sorrow, Songs of Hope

    Thanks to our series sponsors Drs. Sandra Gianturco and William Bradley. Thanks to concert sponsors Diane and Herb Rossmeisl. Artists Kathleen Buccleugh, soprano Daniel Szasz, violin Lauren Peacock,

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  • Feb 6

    ASC Presents Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah

    Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime musical experience as Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Grateful Dead’s landmark album Blues for Allah with a full live performance of the album in its entirety.

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  • Feb 12

    ASO Presents SuperPOPS! Series: Academy Award Winners with Chris Confessore

    An evening of musical highlights from some of the most memorable Academy Award-winning films of all time! Who knows, your vote might play a part in the evening!

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  • Feb 14

    ASC Presents Valentine’s with Darlene Love

    Spend a special night of love with Grammy Award winner Darlene Love

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  • Feb 16

    UAB Arts in Medicine Presents Floriography! The SECRET Language of Flowers

    This presentation explores the powerful connection between wellness, flowers, and floriography—the symbolic language of flowers. For centuries, flowers have conveyed emotions when words fall short, offering comfort, healing,

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  • Feb 16

    UAB Department of Music Presents Chamber Music @ AEIVA

    Presented by UAB’s Department of Music and the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts. Join us for Chamber Music @ AEIVA, a free evening where chamber music meets...

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  • Feb 20

    ASO Presents Coffee Series: Echoes of a Nation

    Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Asiya Korepanova, piano Program to Include BERNSTEIN Overture to Candide TCHAIKOSKVY Piano Concerto No. 1...

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  • Feb 20

    ASO Presents Masterworks Series: Of Passion and Promise

    Sponsored by Health Pros for the ASO Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Asiya Korepanova, piano Program to Include BERNSTEIN Overture to Candide TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No. 1 COPLAND Symphony...

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  • Feb 21

    ArtPlay Presents Where are the Animals?

    Vocabby went to the park to look for animals! Join Vocabby’s World®️ and your ArtPlay friends to learn new vocabulary words! We will explore new words through song,

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  • Feb 21

    ASO Presents Masterworks Series: Of Passion and Promise

    Sponsored by Health Pros for the ASO Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Asiya Korepanova, piano Program to Include BERNSTEIN Overture to Candide TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No. 1 COPLAND Symphony...

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  • Feb 24

    UAB Department of Music Presents Wind Symphony & Symphony Band Concert

    Under the direction of Dr. Sean Murray and Dr. Cara Morantz, this concert will showcase new and exciting music from the modern wind band repertoire. Expect captivating compositions...

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  • Feb 25

    DOT Presents Don't Ask

    A former ROTC graduate and commissioned second lieutenant fights a deeply personal battle. Based on true events. A WORLD PREMIERE written by UAB Theatre Alum Hayley Procacci. Co-Directed...

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  • Mar 6

    ASC Presents Cirque Kalabante

    Get ready for an electrifying celebration of African culture with Cirque Kalabante, a breathtaking show bursting with color, rhythm, and jaw-dropping acrobatics.

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  • Mar 7

    ASC Presents Il Divo By Candlelight with Simply Three

    Il Divo By Candlelight will take audiences on a journey through two decades of romance, heartache, and joy, weaving their greatest musical triumphs into an unforgettable evening. In the U.S., they will be joined by Phoenix-based string trio Simply Three, who will also open the shows.

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  • Mar 16

    UAB Arts in Medicine Presents Theatre, A Caretaker of Grief

    Dane Peterson, an interdisciplinary theatre artist with over 35 years of professional experience, is a beacon of transformation in the arts community. His roles as an actor, director, playwright, stage manager, producer, and educator, combined with his position as Director for ArtPlay at the UAB Center for the Arts, have enabled him to champion new works and transformative storytelling. His practice, which delves into grief, resilience, and the divine, is a testament to the power of courageous, heart-centered theatre. In this VMHM, we will discuss Peterson's original work, Primogeniture, a transformative journey that draws from his personal experience with illness and healing, creating spaces for reflection and connection. 

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  • Mar 20

    ASO Presents Coffee Series: A Farewell to London

    Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Program to Include HAYDN Symphony No. 104 in D Major BRITTEN Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes...

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  • Mar 20

    ASO Presents Masterworks Series: A London Landscape

    Sponsored by Health Pros for the ASO Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Daniel Szasz, violin Program to Include WALTON Orb and Sceptre VAUGHAN WILLIAMS The Lark Ascending HAYDN Symphony...

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  • Mar 21

    ArtPlay Presents Watching Clouds

    Vocabby went out on a windy day to watch the clouds! Join Vocabby’s World®️ and your ArtPlay friends to learn new vocabulary words! We will explore new words...

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  • Mar 21

    ASO Presents Masterworks Series: A London Landscape

    Sponsored by Health Pros for the ASO Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Daniel Szasz, violin Program to Include WALTON Orb and Sceptre VAUGHAN WILLIAMS The Lark Ascending HAYDN Symphony...

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  • Mar 22

    UAB Department of Music Presents Piano Series 3

    Tickets are $20 general public $15 for UAB Faculty and Staff. Free for all students with ID. Please visit the ASC Box Office for discounted tickets. This event...

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  • Mar 25

    DOT Presents Murder on the Orient Express

    An American tycoon lies dead in their Orient Express compartment and the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the killer – in case they decide to...

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  • Mar 30

    UAB Department of Music Presents 8th Annual PRISM Concert

    This eclectic annual concert features performances by UAB Department of Music faculty and student soloists and ensembles from classical to jazz to gospel to computer music to opera...

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  • Apr 3

    UAB Department of Music Presents Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert

    Join us in the Sirote Theatre in the Alys Stephens Center for an evening of dynamic big band jazz, as the UAB Jazz Ensemble presents a powerful program...

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  • Apr 10

    ASO Presents Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back In Concert

    After destruction of the Death Star, Darth Vader pursues Luke Skywalker, who is studying the ways of the Force with Jedi Master Yoda. Enter the Star Wars universe...

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  • Apr 11

    ASO Presents Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back In Concert

    After destruction of the Death Star, Darth Vader pursues Luke Skywalker, who is studying the ways of the Force with Jedi Master Yoda. Enter the Star Wars universe...

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  • Apr 13

    UAB Department of Music Presents UAB Gospel Choir Spring Concert

    The UAB Gospel Choir Spring Concert promises to be an awe-inspiring experience that highlights the vibrant spirit and soulful expressions in Gospel Music and features several local high...

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  • Apr 14

    UAB Department of Music Presents UAB Department of Music Presents Percussion Ensemble

    The UAB Percussion Ensembles program performs a wide range of literature, from ragtime to contemporary, from classical to rock, from classics to premieres, and everything in between for this free concert. Selections can feature drums only, keyboard percussion only, and virtually any combination, as well as any number of performers from quartets up to the large percussion orchestra.  Director: Gene Fambrough

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  • Apr 14

    ASO Presents Concertmaster & Friends Series: Death and the Maiden

    Thanks to our series sponsors Drs. Sandra Gianturco and William Bradley. Thanks to concert sponsor Debbie Reid. Artists Daniel Szasz, violin Boyu Li, violin Tiantian Lan, viola Warren...

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  • Apr 15

    UAB Department of Music Presents Wind Symphony & Symphony Band Concert

    Join us for the grand finale of the academic year with the Wind Symphony and Symphony Band. Directed by Sean Murray and Cara Morantz, this captivating performance promises...

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  • Apr 17

    UAB Department of Music Presents UAB Opera

    UAB Opera presents a chamber opera in the dynamic blackbox space of the Odess Theatre. Tickets are $20 general public $15 for UAB Faculty and Staff. Free for...

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  • Apr 18

    ArtPlay Presents What's in the Garden?

    Vocabby wants to plant a garden and watch it grow! Join Vocabby’s World®️ and your ArtPlay friends to learn new vocabulary words! We will explore new words through...

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  • Apr 18

    UAB Department of Music Presents UAB Opera

    UAB Opera presents a chamber opera in the dynamic blackbox space of the Odess Theatre. Tickets are $20 general public $15 for UAB Faculty and Staff. Free for...

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  • Apr 18

    ASC Presents Ira Glass: Seven Things I’ve Learned

    Join us for an unforgettable night with legendary storyteller Ira Glass, the creator and host of the iconic public radio program This American Life, heard by over 5 million listeners each week across radio and podcast platforms.

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  • Apr 23

    ASO Presents Concerts @ The Carver Theater Series: The French Connection

    Program to Include STRAVINSKY Eight Instrumental Miniatures MILHAUD La création du monde, Op. 81 POULENC Sinfonietta...

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  • Apr 26

    ASC Presents Indigo Girls featuring the Alabama Symphony Orchestra

    Don’t miss a powerful night of music as the Indigo Girls join forces with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Chris Confessore, at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center for an unforgettable concert experience!

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  • May 1

    ASO Presents Coffee Series: Heart of a New World

    Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Program to Include BARBER The School for Scandal Overture DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 9 “The New World”

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  • May 1

    ASO Presents Masterworks Series: Heart of a New World

    Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Julian Schwarz, cello Program to Include BARBER The School for Scandal Overture HIGDON Cello Concerto (Alabama première) DVOŘÁK Symphony No.9 “The New World”

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  • May 2

    ArtPlay Presents ArtPlay's Family Day!

    Spring into fun at ArtPlay’s Family Day! Bring the whole family for a joyful day filled with music, hands-on art projects, story time, and plenty of springtime surprises.

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  • May 2

    ASO Presents Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra Spring Concert

    Celebrate the accomplishments of our students this year during the Spring ASYO concert. Free and open to the public! 

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  • May 2

    ASO Presents Masterworks Series: Heart of a New World

    Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Julian Schwarz, cello Program to Include BARBER The School for Scandal Overture HIGDON Cello Concerto (Alabama première) DVOŘÁK Symphony No.9 “The New World”

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  • May 3

    ASC Presents Yellow Bird Chase

    A bumbling maintenance crew finds a magical yellow bird, and the mad chase begins. Racing over land, across the sea, and through the air, battling pirates and monsters,

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  • May 14

    UAB Arts in Medicine Presents Medical Music Day

    UAB Arts in Medicine welcomes YCA on Tour to UAB Medicine. Join us for this special noon performance on January 27th at 12 PM in the UAB Highlands Atrium, where world-class artistry meets the heart of healing.

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  • May 15

    ASO Presents Masterworks Independence

    Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Program to Include IZCARAY Symphony No. 1...

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  • May 16

    ArtPlay Presents Back to the Garden

    Vocabby’s garden is growing with many fragrant flowers! Join Vocabby’s World®️ and your ArtPlay friends to learn new vocabulary words! We will explore new words through song, movement...

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  • May 16

    ASO Presents Masterworks Independence

    Artists Carlos Izcaray, conductor Program to Include IZCARAY Symphony No. 1...

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  • May 18

    UAB Arts in Medicine Presents Mental Health and Community Well-Being: A Conversation with Donna Duke-Pope

    Because we can never talk about mental health too much, we are bringing back Donna Duke-Pope, mental health advocate, for another discussion on mental health within the Black...

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  • Jun 20

    ArtPlay Presents Fun with Water

    Vocabby loves playing in his pool! Join Vocabby’s World®️ and your ArtPlay friends to learn new vocabulary words! We will explore new words through song, movement and creativity.

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  • Jul 18

    ArtPlay Presents Vocabby Visits the Orchestra

    Vocabby went to the theater to hear the orchestra! Join Vocabby’s World®️ and your ArtPlay friends to learn new vocabulary words! We will explore new words through song,

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  • Aug 15

    ArtPlay Presents The One and Only Me

    Vocabby wants to be an artist! Join Vocabby’s World®️ and your ArtPlay friends to learn new vocabulary words! We will explore new words through song, movement and creativity.

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