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  • Jan 13 - Mar 25

    AEIVA Presents Donté K. Hayes: Objects of Tomorrow

    Donté K. Hayes’ work is inspired by researching traditional African heirlooms, initiation rites of birth, adulthood, marriage, eldership, and ancestry which are essential to all human growth and...

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  • Jan 13 - Mar 25

    AEIVA and Department of Art and Art History Present 47th Annual Juried Student Exhibition

    Works by students, chosen by artist and guest juror Donté K. Hayes, will be featured in the Annual Juried Student Exhibition at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s...

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  • Feb 7 - Mar 25

    AEIVA Presents Kwame Brathwaite: Black Is Beautiful

    Known as the “keeper of the images,” Kwame Brathwaite deployed his photography from the late 1950s and throughout the 1960s as an agent of social change. Born in...

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  • Feb 7 - Mar 16

     Movement for Parkinson's Class

    This global program features highly-experienced dance professionals from Southern Danceworks, teaching with an emphasis on physical and artistic movement potential. Movement for Parkinson’s is modeled after an evidence-based...

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  • Feb 8

    Lunch & Learn  Gullah Culture

    Join ArtPlay at lunch over Zoom and learn about South Carolina’s Gullah culture. We will be guided by Alana Adams, Senior Director of Education for the Arts Center...

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  • Feb 10

    Coffee Concert Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony

    Artists Carlos Izcaray Conductor Program to Include   Hector Berlioz: Le Corsaire OvertureFelix Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4, “Italian” Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony famously serves as a musical postcard, documenting his travels through...

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  • Feb 14

    ASC Presents Will Downing's Sophisticated Soul Explosion featuring special guests Maysa and poet Hank Stewart

    Will Downing With a career that spans over 35 years and 25 albums, Will Downing is one of the most versatile and loved voices of our time. Known...

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  • Feb 18

    ArtPlay Presents Vocabby's World Measurement

    Beep Beep! Join Vocabby’s World®️ and your ArtPlay friends to learn new vocabulary words about Measurement! We will explore new words through song, movement and creativity. (Children Ages:

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  • Feb 19

    UAB Department of Music Presents  Won Cho, Kyoung Cho + Eun-Hee Park

    Won Cho, bass Kyoung Cho, soprano Eun-Hee Park, piano Korean Tapestry: Art Songs Composed by Korean Women...

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  • Feb 20

    Mental Health Monday Ritual & Community Healing

    Guests will discuss the history of healing rituals and community healing practices with roots dating back to our Paleolithic ancestors. We will explore some of these practices that...

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  • Feb 20

    ArtPlay and Student Arts Council Present 20 Feet from Stardom

    Directed by Morgan Neville, this Oscar winning documentary shines a spotlight on the longtime backup singers behind some of the greatest hit songs of all time. Featuring Darlene...

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  • Feb 22

    Department of Theatre Presents  Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

    By Tom Stoppard   Directed by Dennis McLernon   Acclaimed as a modern dramatic masterpiece, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead is the fabulously inventive tale of Hamlet as...

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  • Feb 23

    Meet The Artist Series Ranky Tanky

    RANKY TANKY has achieved many firsts for South Carolina’s West African-rooted Gullah community since their formation, earning yet another milestone at the 2019 Grammy Awards by taking home...

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  • Feb 23

    ASC Presents Ranky Tanky feat. Lisa Fischer

    Ranky Tanky has achieved many firsts for South Carolina’s West African-rooted Gullah community since their formation, earning yet another milestone at the 2019 Grammy Awards by taking home...

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  • Feb 24

    UAB Department of Music Presents  Emily Jaworski Koriath

    Emily Jaworski Koriath, mezzo-soprano 21st century chamber works for mezzo soprano, with UAB faculty and members of the ASO.

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  • Feb 25

    SuperPOPS! Birmingham Does Broadway

    Artists Christopher ConfessoreConductor Hear talented local performers singing the best of Broadway with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra! The concert will feature beloved composers and some of your favorite...

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  • Feb 26

    UAB Department of Music Wind Symphony and Symphony Band Concert

    Sean Murray and Cara Morantz, directors   Diverse program of traditional wind band masterworks and cutting-edge contemporary settings.

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  • Feb 28 - Jul 28

    ArtPlay Presents ArtPlay Classes and Camps

    Spring Classes Classes are led by local teaching artists and range from musical theatre, acting, visual arts, dance, and creative writing. Summer Visual Arts Camps Visual arts camps...

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  • Mar 3

    Coffee Concert The Planets

    Artists Carlos Izcaray Conductor Alabama Symphony Orchestra Chorus under the direction of Dr. Philip L. Copeland Program to Include Gustav Holst: The Planets From the robust and captivating Mars...

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  • Mar 3 - 4

    Masterworks presented by EBSCO The Planets

    Artists Carlos Izcaray Conductor   Women of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra Chorus Alabama Symphony Orchestra Chorus Under the direction of Dr. Philip L. Copeland Program to Include Avner...

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  • Mar 4

    ArtPlay Presents 4th Annual "Powered by Girls" Conference

    Join us for a FREE day of fun as we explore topics on the arts and wellness at our fourth annual Powered by Girls Conference at the Alys...

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  • Mar 6

    Department of Theatre Presents  Sanctuary City

    By Martyna Majok   Directed by Bailey Dumlao   The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright returns with an unforgettable account of two young immigrants fighting to establish a place for...

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  • Mar 7

    UAB Department of Music Denise Gainey + Yakov Kasman

    Denise Gainey, clarinet   Yakov Kasman, piano   ‘Something Old and Something New’ featuring solo and chamber works past and present.

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  • Mar 9 - 10

    ASC Presents Muse Conference

    Created by UAB Alys Stephens Center’s own Eric Essix, MUSE Conference is FREE and created for new, aspiring and seasoned musicians. Attendees will hear from music industry professionals...

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  • Mar 9

    ASC Presents Meshell Ndegeocello

    Meshell Ndegeocello’s music twists and turns through so many genres – R&B, pop, jazz, hip-hop – that it’s hard to put a finger on just where she wants...

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  • Mar 10

    ASC Presents Victor Wooten featuring Steve Bailey & Derico Watson BASS EXTREMES

    Victor Wooten is a 5-time Grammy Award winner and a founding member of the supergroup Béla Fleck and the Flecktones. He has been called the most influential bassist...

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  • Mar 11

    UAB Department of Music Jazz Summit

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  • Mar 19

    ASC Presents Patti LaBelle

    Beautiful does not describe the incomparable force known to the world as Patti LaBelle. As time continues to evolve, the soulful songbird’s name has become synonymous with grace, style, elegance and class. Belting out...

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  • Mar 20

    Mental Health Monday Exploring Forest Bathing & Ecotherapy

    Spending time in nature can have positive benefits for our health. Learn about practices that include forest bathing, horticultural therapy, and other nature-based therapeutic activities. Please contact Lauren...

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  • Mar 22 - 23

    Meet The Artist Series Romeo and Juliet: The Classic Rediscovered

    Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy-Overture features a score filled with the innocence and heartfelt passion of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved works. Get a behind the scenes look...

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  • Mar 23

    UAB Department of Music Art Songs of Craig Brandwein

    An Evening of Art Songs composed by Craig Brandwein...

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  • Mar 25

    SuperPOPS! Fire & Rain: Folk Anthems of the 70's

    Artists Christopher ConfessoreConductor Swearingen & Kelli Guest Artists Fire & Rain is a beautiful collection of classics by James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Cat Stevens, America, Jim...

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  • Mar 27

    UAB Department of Music Presents Fourth Annual PRISM Concert

    This all-department concert features faculty and student solo and ensemble performances ranging from classical to gospel to jazz to computer music, and everything in between.  

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  • Apr 4

    UAB Department of Music Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert

    Steve Roberts, directors...

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  • Apr 6

    ASC and ASO Presents John Paul White with Alabama Symphony Orchestra

      Four-time Grammy Award-winning artist, formerly half of The Civil Wars, John Paul White joins the Alabama Symphony Orchestra in a unique crossover performance reimagining the Southern Rock, Americana, and Country...

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  • Apr 10

    UAB Department of Music Percussion Ensemble Concert

    Gene Fambrough, director...

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  • Apr 12

    Department of Theatre Presents  Into The Woods

    Music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim & book by James Lapine   Directed by Valerie Accetta   Musical Direction by Carolyn Violi   The Brothers Grimm hit the...

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  • Apr 14

    Coffee Concert Brahms' Fourth Symphony

    Artists Carlos Izcaray Conductor Program to Include Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 4  Brahms’ 4th symphony is a tragically beautiful and melancholy work.

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  • Apr 14 - 15

    Masterworks presented by EBSCO Brahms' Fourth Symphony

    Artists Carlos Izcaray Conductor Alabama Symphony Orchestra Chorus Under the direction of Dr. Philip L. Copeland Program to Include Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 4 Brahms’ 4th symphony is...

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  • Apr 17

    Mental Health Monday Supporting Our LGBTQ+ Youth

    More than half of LGBTQ+ youth in the US report experiencing symptom of anxiety and depression and 45% have seriously considered suicide according to the Trevor Project. This...

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  • Apr 17

    UAB Department of Music Gospel Choir Spring Concert

    Reginald Jackson, director Traditional and Contemporary Gospel Music...

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  • Apr 18

    UAB Department of Music Wind Symphony and Symphony Band Concert

    Sean Murray and Cara Morantz, directors   Diverse program of traditional wind band masterworks and cutting-edge contemporary settings.

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  • Apr 21

    ASC Presents Smokey Robinson

    Once pronounced by Bob Dylan as America’s “greatest living poet,” acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson’s career spans over 4 decades of hits. He has received numerous awards including the...

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  • Apr 29

    SuperPOPS! Movie Night with Chris Confessore

    Artists Christopher ConfessoreConductor Daniel Szasz Violin Join us for an evening of cinematic scores and film classics. Your favorite movie works will be performed by the Alabama Symphony...

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  • May 12

    Coffee Concert Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony

    Artists Carlos Izcaray Conductor Program to Include Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 Carlos Izcaray conducts the 22/23 Coffee season finale featuring Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony – an urgent,

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  • May 12 - 13

    Masterworks presented by EBSCO Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony

    Artists Carlos Izcaray Conductor   Tessa Lark Violin   Program to Include Brian Raphael Nabors: PulseJennifer Higdon: Violin ConcertoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony is an...

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  • May 15

    Mental Health Monday Mental Health Awareness Month: Suicide Prevalence and Prevention

    In the United States, suicide has been among the top 9 leading causes of death for people ages 10 – 64 according to the CDC. While there are...

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  • Jun 1

    ASC Presents  Sheila E.

    Guided by the forces of family, faith, and music, Sheila E. has made a name for herself as one of the most talented musical icons over the decades.

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  • Jun 19

    Mental Health Monday Caring for the Family Caregiver

    As of 2020 almost 1 in 5 people in the United States were providing unpaid care to an adult with functional needs, according to the National Alliance for...

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  • Jul 17

    Mental Health Monday Homelessness in Birmingham

    Homelessness continues to be a problem nationally and locally. In July, guests will discuss the current state of homelessness in Birmingham, local efforts to reduce the rate of...

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