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-AEIVA Presents Erin Jane Nelson: Living and Working
Exhibition Opening: Thursday, May 21, 5-7 p.m. AEIVA presents Living and Working, a survey exhibition of work by Erin Jane Nelson made between 2015 and 2025 while she...
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-AEIVA Presents In the Moment: Recent Acquisitions to AEIVA’s Permanent Collection
Opening: May 21, 5–7pm AEIVA presents In the Moment: Recent Acquisitions to AEIVA’s Permanent Collection, featuring work by seventeen artists acquired over the past three years, much of...
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-Stagecraft & Production Camp: Disney’s Newsies Jr.
Ages 13 - 18 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Alongside every great show is a great crew! This three-week camp is perfect for teens who love theatre but prefer to stay out of the spotlight—or maybe learn...
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-Musical Theatre Camp: Disney’s Newsies Jr. - SOLD OUT
Ages 13 - 18 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Update: This camp has sold out! Check out the additional Intermediate Camps that are available: Stagecraft & Production Camp: Disney’s Newsies Jr. Creative Writing Studio: Poetry & Narrative...
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-Visual Arts Camp: Cosmic Creators - SOLD OUT
Ages 6 - 12 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Update: This camp has sold out! Ages 6 – 12 | July 27 – July 31 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Blast off into a universe of...
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ArtPlay Presents The One and Only Me
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby wants to be an artist!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program...
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AEIVA Presents Science Night at AEIVA: Recycling and Reusing Materials in Nature
This partnership with the Birmingham Zoo brings together science and art in an engaging series held every Tuesday in August. Inspired by artist Erin Jane Nelson’s exhibition, Living and...
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ASC Presents Vishnu, Davis & Haleigh
Join us for a pay-what-you-choose performance this summer featuring Indian artist Vishnu Ramprasad on his self-invented instrument dubbed NAVTAR® alongside Birmingham-based guitar-and-violin duo Davis Little and Haleigh Black. Haleigh serves as a beloved Violinist-in-Residence with UAB Arts in Medicine. Vishnu, Davis...
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AEIVA Presents Science Night at AEIVA: Pollinators and Seedpods
This partnership with the Birmingham Zoo brings together science and art in an engaging series held every Tuesday in August. Inspired by artist Erin Jane Nelson’s exhibition, Living and...
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ArtPlay Presents The One and Only Me
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby wants to be an artist!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program...
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AEIVA Presents Science Night at AEIVA: The Invisible World with Watercolors
This partnership with the Birmingham Zoo brings together science and art in an engaging series held every Tuesday in August. Inspired by artist Erin Jane Nelson’s exhibition, Living and...
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AEIVA Presents Science Night at AEIVA: Clay and Memory with Pinchpots
This partnership with the Birmingham Zoo brings together science and art in an engaging series held every Tuesday in August. Inspired by artist Erin Jane Nelson’s exhibition, Living...
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ArtPlay, AEIVA, UAB Department of Theatre and UAB Department of Art & Art History Present ArtPlay NextGen: Visual Arts Portfolio & Theatre Audition Symposium
ArtPlay NextGen is designed to empower emerging artists with expert feedback, networking opportunities, and actionable resources to help them thrive in college auditions and portfolio reviews. This symposium is a supportive space for growth, creativity, and connection.
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-UAB Arts in Medicine and UAB ArtPlay Presents Sharrif Simmons September Residency
Sharrif Simmons is a celebrated poet, musician, and arts educator whose dynamic blend of spoken word and acoustic performance has inspired audiences across the U.S. and Europe. This...
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-UAB Arts in Medicine Presents Kevin Spencer Residency
Award-winning illusionist, educator, and researcher Dr. Kevin Spencer returns to Birmingham for his annual residency with UAB Arts in Medicine. Internationally recognized for his innovative work using magic...
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UAB Arts in Medicine Presents The Magic of Kevin Spencer
The Magic of Kevin Spencer is a fun-filled show that combines storytelling, stage magic, and audience participation. Kevin Spencer, Ph.D., is an artist who believes in creating inclusive...
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Virtual Mental Health Mondays Storytelling for Caregivers
Join UAB Arts in Medicine to explore storytelling and writing as tools for connection, reflection, and well-being among caregivers, health professionals, and those who support others. Salaam Green,
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UAB Department of Music and UAB Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts Presents Chamber Music @ AEIVA
Join us for Chamber Music @ AEIVA, a free evening where chamber music meets contemporary art. Dr. Kristine Hurst-Wajszczuk curates this chamber music concert connected to the AEIVA...
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AEIVA Presents Film Screening: Annihilation (2018)
Join us for a screening of Alex Garland’s 2018 sci-fi thriller Annihilation, presented in conjunction with our current exhibition, Erin Jane Nelson: Living and Working. Loosely based on...
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UAB Center for the Arts Presents 2026 Arts Block Party feat. Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience
Mark your calendar for September 18 at 5 p.m. and join us for the biggest arts celebration of the season! The UAB Center for the Arts Block Party is a free, family-friendly evening filled...
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ArtPlay Presents Apples All Around
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby has a big apple tree!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program...
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Intro to Stencil Cutting with Peter "Float" Lücker
Ages High School - Adult | Sunday | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Participants will learn the fundamentals of stencil creation and design, transforming images into bold graphic compositions. This workshop introduces cutting techniques, layering, and spray application methods, providing a...
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ASC Presents Celebrating 30 Years of RENT: Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp
Celebrate a milestone moment at the Alys Stephens Center as Broadway icons Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp take the stage for a special evening honoring the 30th Anniversary...
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-Flow & Fashion: Pour Art + Jewelry with Rhonda Henry
Ages 6th Grade - Adult | Mondays | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
This multi-session class explores the creative process from painting to wearable design. Participants begin by creating abstract pour paintings, experimenting with color, movement, and composition. In later sessions,
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-Advanced Playwriting with David Strickland
Ages Adult | Mondays | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
This multi-week workshop provides an in-depth exploration of playwriting techniques for experienced writers. Through structured exercises, peer feedback, and guided revision, participants will develop original scripts and refine...
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-Nature Journaling with Amy Sides
Ages 3rd Grade - High School | Tuesdays | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Participants will develop observation and drawing skills through nature journaling, combining scientific curiosity with artistic expression. Each session encourages slowing down, noticing details, and recording experiences through sketching...
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Playwriting 2 with David Strickland
Ages Adult | Tuesdays | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Building on foundational skills, this course supports writers in continuing their creative development and expanding their body of work. Participants will generate new material, workshop scripts, and engage...
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Masterworks Series Thief, Poet, & Songs
With special guest pianist Dina Kasman, Christopher Confessore leads the Alabama Symphony Orchestra in a program that moves from Rossini’s brilliant comic overture (La gazza ladra) to one...
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-Acting for Non-Actors (Intermediate) with Brendan Powers
Ages Adult | Saturdays (except 10/24/2026) | 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Ideal for those who have taken Acting for Non-Actors and learned the basics of theatre stagecraft and terminology, these sessions will delve more deeply into creating engaging, nuanced performances,
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The Whys and Hows' of Saving Money with Dr. Lisa Gibbs
Ages High School - Adult | Saturday | 10:00 am
This engaging workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of financial literacy, including saving strategies, budgeting, and goal setting. Designed for artists and creative individuals, the class connects discipline...
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ArtPlay Presents Secrets About Spiders
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby has a new friend!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is...
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Everything Will Go Wrong with Zoe Christie
Ages 6th Grade - High School | Saturday | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
“In this high-energy improv workshop, students learn to embrace mistakes and turn them into creative opportunities. Through theatre games, collaborative exercises, and guided performance scenarios, participants build confidence,
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Buttonhole Bookbinding with Vickie Finley
Ages Adult | Sunday | 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Learn the fundamentals of traditional bookbinding in this hands-on workshop. Participants will create their own handcrafted journal using buttonhole stitch techniques while exploring materials, structure, and design. This...
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UAB Center for the Arts Presents 2026 VIVA Health Gala feat. Bernadette Peters
The 2026 VIVA Health Gala, honoring Dr. and Mrs. Ray L. Watts, will be a spectacular night supporting UAB Center for the Arts, which encompasses the Alys Stephens...
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Intro to Theatre: The Art of Storytelling with Irealle Sylvas
Ages K - 5th Grade | Saturday | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
This interactive class introduces young learners to the foundations of storytelling through theatre. Students engage in creative movement, character-building, and imaginative play while developing confidence and communication skills.
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Collage Shirts with Peter "Float" Lücker
Ages 6th Grade - Adult | Sunday | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Design and create a one-of-a-kind wearable artwork using collage techniques and heat press technology. Participants will combine shapes, patterns, and personal designs to produce custom shirts while learning...
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ASC Presents Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart
Experience bluegrass at its most daring, joyful, and virtuosic. The legendary Béla Fleck returns with his acclaimed My Bluegrass Heart tour for an electrifying evening that celebrates the...
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Graveyard Silhouettes with Heather Hyatt
Ages High School - Adult | Saturday | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Explore atmospheric watercolor techniques in this seasonal painting workshop. Participants will create moody landscape compositions using silhouette, contrast, and limited color palettes to achieve dramatic visual effects. This...
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Intro to Theatre: The Art of Storytelling with Irealle Sylvas
Ages K - 5th Grade | Saturday | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
This interactive class introduces young learners to the foundations of storytelling through theatre. Students engage in creative movement, character-building, and imaginative play while developing confidence and communication skills.
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ArtPlay Presents Secrets About Spiders
Beep! Beep! Join Vocabby™ and ArtPlay friends as they learn the Secrets about Spiders! Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement,
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Polymer Clay Jewelry with Rhonda Henry
Ages Adult | Sunday | 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Participants will design and create their own polymer clay jewelry using bold color combinations, texture techniques, and pattern-making approaches. This workshop introduces essential skills including shaping, curing, and...
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ASC Presents Black Violin
Genre-defying duo Black Violin takes the stage at the Alys Stephens Center on October 18 for an electrifying performance that reimagines the possibilities of classical music. Black Violin’s...
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Virtual Mental Health Mondays Becoming Ourselves through Story, Play, and Performance Across the Lifespan
Creativity is more than self-expression—it is a fundamental part of human development. Join Dr. Thalia Goldstein, Director of the Applied Developmental Psychology program at George Mason University, and Dr. Megan Lewis, Chair of...
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Masterworks Series Requiem
Ming Luke conducts the Alabama Symphony Orchestra in one of classical music’s most enduring and mysterious works: Mozart’s Requiem, left unfinished at the composer’s death and completed by...
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ASC Presents Moonlight Princesses: A Tribute to Demon Hunters
Share a magical evening at Moonlight Princesses: A Tribute to Demon Hunters, an all-ages experience, a tribute to the vibrant music and imaginative world of Demon Hunters. Thoughtfully designed...
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ASC Presents Little Red’s Most Unusual Day with Opera Birmingham
Families will enjoy this operatic version of the story of Little Red Riding Hood based on scenes from operas by J. Offenbach and G. Rossini. Forest Ranger...
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Masterworks Series Levity
With violin virtuoso Tessa Lark as our guest, Daniel Cho leads the Alabama Symphony Orchestra in a program that balances celebration with substance. Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst opens with...
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Atmospheric Watercolors with Heather Hyatt
Ages High School - Adult | Saturday | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
In this workshop, students explore the expressive possibilities of watercolor through layering, color blending, and atmospheric techniques. Focusing on mood and composition, participants will experiment with washes and...
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ASC Presents Hanzhi Wang & Anthony Trionfo
Join us for a pay-what-you-choose performance presented as part of the Alys Stephens Center’s 30th Anniversary season, featuring two extraordinary artists: accordionist Hanzhi Wang and flutist Anthony Trionfo. Celebrated for her staggering virtuosity...
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UAB Center for the Arts and UAB Arts in Medicine Presents AIM After Hours
Join us for the latest AIM After Hours, an ongoing member-exclusive series. This event will explore National Arts in Health Month. More details to come. Become an Arts Member today...
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Virtual Mental Health Mondays Artist Workforce Development in Arts and Health
Join us for an illuminating discussion about the evolving role of professional artists in health settings. Dr. Sarah Hoover, Associate Dean for Innovation in the Arts and Health...
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Masterworks Series English Light
Molly Turner leads the Alabama Symphony Orchestra in an all-English program anchored by two of the repertoire’s most beloved works. Elgar’s Enigma Variations is a musical portrait gallery...
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ArtPlay Presents Dinosaur Discovery
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby is going to the museum!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program...
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UAB Center for the Arts and UAB ArtPlay Presents ArtPlay After Hours
Join us for ArtPlay After Hours, an ongoing members-exclusive series. This special event will feature a guided tour of the historic ArtPlay House, beautifully decorated for the holidays,
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ArtPlay Presents Space
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby is studying space!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is designed...
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Virtual Mental Health Mondays Exploring Art Therapy with Valerie Hanks, MAAT, ATR
Join us for an informative and experiential session with art therapist Valerie Hanks. Through the creative process, participants will engage in a guided art directive designed to foster...
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ArtPlay Presents Space
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby is studying space!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is designed...
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ArtPlay Presents Transportation
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby loves to travel!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is designed...
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Masterworks Series Cave to Palace
The Alabama Symphony Orchestra performs one of Beethoven’s most underappreciated symphonies — the Fourth, a work of wit, elegance, and surprising emotional depth that often gets overshadowed by...
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ASC Presents Blind Boys of Alabama
Six-Time GRAMMY® Winners | Gospel Music Hall of Fame Inductees The gospel legends Blind Boys of Alabama return to the UAB Alys Stephens Center for a powerful, once-in-a-lifetime...
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ASC Presents Chaeyoung Park
Join us for a “Pay What You Choose” performance presented as part of the Alys Stephens Center’s 30th Anniversary season, featuring pianist Chaeyoung Park. Praised as an artist who “does not play a single...
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Masterworks Series American Ground
Christopher Confessore leads the Alabama Symphony Orchestra in a program devoted entirely to American voices. Copland’s Appalachian Spring is the cornerstone of the evening — a ballet score...
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ArtPlay Presents Measurement
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby likes to measure things and make labels!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This...
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ASC Presents An Evening with Audra McDonald
/assets/2026/05/Audra-McDonald-Web-Video.mp4 Emmy, Grammy & Six‑Time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald is a once‑in‑a‑generation artist—and Birmingham audiences have a rare opportunity to experience her live. Making her highly anticipated debut at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center, Audra McDonald...
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ASC Presents Step Afrika!
Feel the rhythm and experience the energy of Step Afrika! live in Birmingham, AL, the world’s first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping, a powerful form of percussive...
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ASC Presents Samara Joy
Fresh off a meteoric rise and multiple Grammy wins, jazz sensation Samara Joy returns to the Alys Stephens Center for a truly special night in our 30th Anniversary...
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ASC Presents Cirque Mechanics: Tilt!
Experience gravity-defying thrills and mechanical marvels as Cirque Mechanics brings Tilt! to the Alys Stephens Center Jemison Concert Hall stage. Inspired by the exhilaration and artistry of amusement parks, this high-energy...
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Masterworks Series Seven
Daniel Cho leads the Alabama Symphony Orchestra in a program unified — perhaps not so subtly — by the number seven. The evening opens with Arturo Márquez’s Danzón...
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ArtPlay Presents Play it Again Sam
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby loves music!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is designed for...
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Masterworks Series Rivers
Mozart specialist Evren Ozel joins the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, led by Kensho Watanabe, in a program inspired by Europe’s rivers. Schumann’s Third Symphony — the “Rhenish” — was...
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ASC Presents The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Featuring brilliantly reimagined ukulele covers of contemporary favorites, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain brings its internationally acclaimed blend of music and comedy to the UAB Alys Stephens Center in Birmingham, AL.
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ArtPlay Presents Down by the Pond
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby takes a trip to the pond!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE...
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Masterworks Series Planets
Daniel Cho leads the Alabama Symphony Orchestra in one of the most spectacular works in the orchestral repertoire: Gustav Holst’s The Planets, a seven-movement suite that travels from...
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ArtPlay Presents The 5 Senses
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby likes to feel the texture of sand under his tires!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and...
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ASC Presents Eric Essix 30: A Retrospective
Celebrating the Alys Stephens Center’s 30th Anniversary, Eric Essix returns for a landmark concert that honors past, present, and future. This special evening marks the release of Essix’s...
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Masterworks Series The Emperor & the Revolutionary
Welcoming back Birmingham’s favorite pianist, Joyce Yang, to the stage with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra for a season finale led by Resident Conductor Christopher Confessore, pairing two of...
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ArtPlay Presents Mad Scientist
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby likes to dress like a mad scientist when he cooks!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and...
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ArtPlay Presents Desert
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby took an early morning ride in the desert!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play.
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ArtPlay Presents Me and My Shadow
Beep! Beep! “Vocabby loves his shadow.” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is designed...
