By Gwen DeRu
FALL SEASON HAS STARTED! There is football everywhere!
What are you doing this season?
Get out and enjoy the weather! GEICO 500 WEEKEND is at Talladega Superspeedway, next week!
Football is every weekend… BUT, MAGIC CITY CLASSIC WEEKEND is two weeks away. Get your friends and family ready for some great tailgating fun in Alabama!
Laughter in the neighborhood! TODAY… THURSDAY NITES COMEDY OPEN MIC NITE in DA HOOD – ‘It’s Time to Laugh’ at the New Open Mic Thursday Nite Comedy hosted by CHARLES WINSTON at the ‘New’ Tide and Tiger, 409 Graymont Avenue. Doors open at 6, Showtime is 7 p.m. This is Comedy for the Grown & Sexy with great drinks and great food. ALL COMEDIANS ARE INVITED… and anyone that can tell jokes!! Call (205) 862-4723 for more. Get out and laugh a little!
TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY GEICO WEEKEND –
(This is the weekend of the GEICO 500. See Talladega Superspeedway SPECIAL TABLOID in the Birmingham Times !!)
MAGIC CITY CLASSIC WEEK – NEXT WEEKEND –
Here is a ’little’ of what is happening next week…look for more in the Birmingham Times in the MAGIC CITY CLASSIC tabloid – October 23rd…
Laughter, music and more. This should give you a start to “Fun in the ‘Ham.”
TUESDAY – DOUG E. FRESH LIVE, 8 p.m. at Merienda . Call (205) 422-9489 for more.
THURSDAY –
COMEDY IN THE HOOD, 6 p.m. at the New Tide and Tiger on Graymont Avenue (across from the Legion Field stadium).
THE GOOD, BAD AND THE UGLY COMEDY SHOW at the Crescendo Lounge.
FRIDAY –
NEPHEW TOMMY at the StarDome Comedy Club Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Actor and comedian Thomas Miles has captivated audiences around the country and has received outstanding critical praise for his performances as a stage actor in King Lear, Soldier’s Play, Twelfth Nite, Colored Museum, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and What Ever Happened to Black Love. Thomas joined his Uncle Steve Harvey on the nationally syndicated “Steve Harvey Morning Show.” When his uncle offered to bring him on as his “sidekick”, Thomas jumped at the opportunity to be proclaimed Steve Harvey’s Nephew Tommy. Call (205) 444-0888 for more.
INTIMATE JAZZ AND CONVERSATIONS with JEFF LORBER, jazz keyboardist and Special Guest DARRYL EVEAN JONES, flutist, 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. at the Water Mark Place, 4500 Alabama Adventue Parkway (Bessemer).
MAZE FEATURING FRANKIE BEVERLY, 7:30 p.m. at the BJCC Concert Hall.
THE KID CAPRI PARTY, doors open 9 p.m., show starts midnight, at the Sheraton Hotel Downtown.
SATURDAY – THE Q CLASSIC AFTERPARTY, 9 p.m. at the BJCC EAST BALLROOM.
BOOK – CARTER LEARNS ABOUT HIV – DR. K’s BOOK RELEASE PARTY – Dr. K Author, Radio Host, Doctor of Nursing Practice is hosting a book release/book signing on Tuesday, October 21st, 5:30 p.m., at the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church. This one is definitely a MUST-READ! (Looking forward to sharing more of it with you.)
WORKSHOP – ARE YOU READY TO MOVE YOUR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL? – Operation HOPE will host a two part series; “Are You Ready To Move Your Business To The Next LEVEL” a workshop for small business owners, from start-up to seasoned owners. The goal is to boost the economy through the growth of small businesses. The event is FREE to attend, however registration is REQUIRED. The business plan development workshop will target 50 small business owners, start-up to seasoned owners. Workshop date is October 21, 6 p.m. Part 2 at 601 19th Street North, Birmingham, Ala. 35203. For more call (205) 706-3671 or (205) 516-0912.
DALAI LAMA COMES TO BIRMINGHAM – Learn More about the Dalai Lama at the Birmingham Public Library – The Dalai Lama will appear at Regions Field on Sunday, Oct. 26 as part of Birmingham’s Human Rights Week, which will be Oct. 22-27. To help citizens learn more about his Holiness, the Birmingham Public Library will offer several free programs and resources in October. Spiritual leader Lama Deshek of the Tibetan Buddhist Center in Birmingham, a student of the Dalai Lama, will give a talk about the Dalai Lama on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m. in Arrington Auditorium, downtown library, 2100 Park Place. A question and answer session will follow. The following locations will feature free screenings of the documentary “10 Questions for the Dalai Lama’’:
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 12 p.m., Birmingham Public Library, 2100 Park Place
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 12 p.m., Avondale Library, 509 40th St. South
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m., Springville Road Library, 1224 Old Springville Road
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m., East Lake Library, #5 Oporto Madrid Boulevard, Thursday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m., Smithfield Library, #1 Eighth Ave. West, Thursday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m., Titusville Library, #2 Sixth Ave. South
A resource list about books and DVDs on the Dalai Lama will be available at any library location in October.
FORUM – ALABAMA MICROENTERPRISE NETWORK FOR SMALL BUSINESSES – The Alabama MicroEnterprise Network (AMEN) is hosting an all-day forum in Montgomery, October 28, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 300 Tallapoosa St. in Montgomery. AMEN is designed to highlight the economic impact that microbusinesses have on Alabama and the nation and speak with one voice to serve, educate and empower Alabama’s microbusiness development organizations and the entrepreneurs they represent. For more go to: www.microenterprisealabama.org.
WELLS FARGO BOO AT THE ZOO – Birmingham Zoo guests are invited to wear their favorite family-friendly costumes and watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions, trick-or-treating, themed rides and games for 16 nights at Wells Fargo Boo at the Zoo, starting this weekend and every weekend this month. The Presenting Partner of this event is Wells Fargo. This year, guests can experience the thrill of the all-new Monster Slide. Fun for all ages, guests will glide past their friends and family on this exhilarating inner tube ride of over 100 feet! The Zoo will also host a Creepy Carnival with themed games, a hay-ride search for Sasquatch and a trick-or-treat lane, organized by local nonprofit organizations and child-centered businesses. Animal exhibits will be closed during Wells Fargo Boo at the Zoo. The Junior League of Birmingham Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo Barn will remain open throughout the evening for up-close and personal animal interactions. The Zoo will close at 4p.m. on each day of Wells Fargo Boo at the Zoo. Visit www.birminghamzoo.com for more.
DON’T FORGET FOOTBALL… Every weekend!
FOR MUSIC LOVERS…. and the LOVE OF LAUGHTER…
SOUTHERN SOUL SUNDAYS is Each and Every Sunday with the Best in Blues and Southern Soul 6 p.m. at the legends Sports Lounge
DON’T MISS…COMEDY FOR THE GROWN AND SEXY – It’s always time to laugh so see you tonight …AND EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT…for Thursday Nite Comedy Open Mic hosted by CHARLES WINSTON. Doors open at 6 p.m. with 7 p.m. ShowTime at the Tide and Tiger Lounge, 409 Graymont Avenue. INVITING ALL COMEDIANS…or wannabes! Call (205) 862-4723 for more.
THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY – MAGIC CITY CLASSIC WEEKEND – CLASSIC COMEDY SHOW – THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY starring Comedian DENO POSEY, Comedian GORDON QUINNEY, and Birmingham’s Funniest Comedian SIR WALT, October 23 at Crescendo. Doors open at 6 p.m., ShowTime is 8 p.m. and a buffet from 7 – 8 p.m. while it lasts. The After Party is with DJ Mac Taylor.
COMEDIANS INTERESTED IN BEING DISCOVERED… AND SEEN….Email me at thelewisgroup@birminghamtimes.com and also gwenderu@yahoo.com.
THIS WEEKEND… Or coming soon….Don’t miss any of the LAUGHTER AT THE STARDOME COMEDY CLUB… this and every week.
Check out…QUINN DAHLE, this weekend… With appearances on The Tonight Show, Showtime, Comedy Central, Lopez Tonight and Carson Daly, Quinn is a smart, clean and witty stand-up comic with impeccable timing. He has worked with such names as Robin Williams, Drew Carey, Tim Allen, Dane Cook, Dana Carvey, Norm McDonald, Jon Lovitz, Bill Maher, Frank Caliendo, David Alan Grier, John Witherspoon, Tommy Chong, John Pinette and Harland Williams.
MORE LAUGHTER, October 21-22 – ANJELAH JOHNSON, October 24-26 – NEPHEW TOMMY, October 31 – CINDY KAZA, November 7-8 – TIM STATUM, October 28-30 and also, November 1-2 – RONNIE JORDAN, November 4-5 – BRUHHMAN & KOL BUBBA ICE, November 7-8 and November 14-15 – JAMES GREGORY, November 11-16 – SHUAN JONES, November 20-21 – DUSTIN YBARRA, November 21-23 – LAVELL CRAWFORD, November 25-26 and 28-30 – JONATHAN SLOCUMB, January 2-4 – GARY OWEN, and February 7 – MIRANDA SINGS. Tell Bruce that Gwen sent you!! Call (205) 444-0008 for more. Tell them Gwen sent you!
TODAY…
**STEVE ROBERTS QUARTET w/ASHLEY ROBERTS, 8:30 p.m. at Ona’s Music Room. Call (205) 320-7006 for more.
FRIDAY…
**SISTERHOOD OF HIP HOP DIAMOND, Ms. 32 Flavas performing Live at Archibald & Woodrows on McFarland Blvd in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
**RECESS FRIDAYS with music by TRANQUILITY, 5 – 8 p.m., at B.O.S.S. Ultra Bar and Lounge, 312-20th Street South.
**FESTIVAL EXPRESSIONS, 9:30 p.m. at Ona’s Music Room.
SATURDAY…
**THE BEST IN RECORDED MUSIC, 9:30 p.m. at Ona’s Music Room.
ENJOY THE WEEKEND!! I WILL!!
NOW…. a BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUT FOR OCTOBER! HAPPY BIRTHDAY CYNTHIA MARZETTE. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL CELEBRATING!! THIS MEANS YOU… HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL YOU BIRTHDAY BALLERS…MANY, MANY MORE HAPPY BIRTHDAYS!! ENJOY!!
Get outdoors, laugh and enjoy the time with family and friends! Check out our ‘What’s Happening Travel and Tourism Guide’… whenever you can.
Well, that’s it. Tell you more ‘next’ time.
(People, Places and Things by Gwen DeRu is a weekly column. Send comments to my emails: thelewisgroup@birminghamtimes.com or gwenderu@yahoo.com)
Gwen Deru, Vice President
The Lewis Group (205) 251-1666thelewisgroup@birminghamtimes.com
