THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT IS IN THE AIR!!
IT’S FALL IN ALABAMA ….and around the southeast!!
Enjoy the fall weather and the changing of the leaves with family and friends. The Holidays are right around the corner. Share in the Spirit of the Season!
2015 FRED L. SHUTTLESWORTH HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD CELEBRATION featuring An Evening with SMOKEY ROBINSON, 7 p.m. at the Historic Alabama Theatre. VERNON E. JORDAN, JR. is the 2015 Fred L. Shuttlesworth Human Rights Award Recipient. Call (205) 328-9696 x202 for more.
CURTISS GLENN NEW RELEASE – Many of you know him as Birmingham’s own son, Curtiss Glenn! Most people don’t know, Curtiss also has a group entitled, Curtiss Glenn & Freedom Movement! They released their first single entitled, “Come Through”. Stop what you are doing right now and checkout the music video: http://youtu.be/XzYPyK4cAvo.
GOING ON STILL AT APPLEBEE’S (IN FIVE POINTS WEST) – With Veterans Day comes a specific time to celebrate and reward our veterans in any way that we ‘all ‘can. Apple Bee’s hopes to reach a goal set of $100,000 for veterans. Every Brownie or Blondie Bite purchased for $2, all proceeds will be donated to help purchase a Trackchair for some disabled Veteran. Head to Apple Bee’s purchase the brownie or the bite and support our veterans. TO ALL VETERANS…Happy Veterans Day Month!!!
DON’T MISS….
Here are a few more things to do….and ‘not to miss!’ Coming soon….
THANKSGIVING SOUL AND BLUES SUPERFEST, November 27, 7 p.m. at the Bill Harris Arena at the Crossplex featuring CALVIN RICHARDSON, LENNY WILLIAMS, SIR CHARLES JONES, BIG POKEY, NELLIE “TIGER’ TRAVIS.
AROUND TOWN….
There are always plenty of things to do around the southeast. Here are a few things going on in town…sooner or later….
FOR OUTDOOR LOVERS….
SATURDAY, 9 a.m. – Southeastern Outings Dayhike at DeSoto State Park and Lost Falls. Details: Moderately easy hike in DeSoto State Park. We will hike along the beautiful West Fork of Little River. We’ll also hike various other trails in the park and visit Lost Falls. This is one of the most scenic state parks in Alabama. Well-behaved, carefully supervised children age 9 and over able to walk about 5 miles without complaining welcome. After the outing we’ll enjoy an optional restaurant dinner together. Depart 9 a.m. from the Applebee’s in Trussville. For more: Dan Frederick, seoutings@bellsouth.net or phone (205) 631-4680
SUNDAY, 1 p.m. – Southeastern Outings Dayhike on Montevallo Parks Trail
Details: Enjoy an easy 4-mile hike on a trail in Montevallo. The main trail is two miles one way and goes through parks, by two picturesque, flowing streams, and around a beautiful University-owned lake in a wooded park. Total hiking distance is about four miles.
This is a guided tour of an easily walkable trail. Please bring plenty of water and wear good walking shoes or boots. Dress appropriately for the weather.
Depart 1 p.m. from the McDonald’s Galleria or meet the group at 1:50 p.m. at the parking lot beside the larger bridge over Shoal Creek that is the wide creek that flows through Orr Park between the ball fields and the open recreational area in the park in Montevallo. The bridge is right beside the parking lot along the creek at the back of the ball fields. Please email Dan Frederick at the email address below if you would like driving directions from Hoover to Orr Park sent to you before the hike.
There is an optional dinner after the hike. Admission to Park: Free. For more: Dan Frederick, seoutings@bellsouth.net or (205) 631-4680
FOR ART LOVERS…
JOIN BETA PICTORIS – Check out art by IRENE GRAU now through December 18. Then there is art by WILLIE COLE at the Julie Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art in Auburn, Alabama through January 10: BARBARA AND MICHAEL LEISGEN at the Lille Metropole Museum of Modern Contemporary and Outsider Art in Lille, France through January 10, and SHARON LOUDEN at the Tweed Museum of Art in Duluth, Mn. For more go to beta pictoris gallery, 2411 Second Avenue, North, Birmingham, AL 35209.
SICKLE CELL DISEASE ON CANVAS – The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and the Sickle Cell Foundation of Central Alabama will present the second annual “Sickle Cell Disease on Canvas,” at BCRI, now through December 31. The exhibition features art created by individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), as well as, parents, and caregivers. The artwork, along with educational panels about sickle cell disease, will hang in the Theatre Gallery. For more information, call 205-328-9696 x 228.
NOW…on to the rest of the happenings…. THIS WEEKEND….A FEW THINGS IN BIRMINGHAM!
CHECK OUT….the TIDE AND TIGER every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday on Graymont Avenue.
HERE ARE A FEW MORE THINGS GOING ON…THIS WEEKEND…
TODAY….
Ona’s Music Room is relocating…. look for more soon.
REBIRTH BRASS BAND and NAUGHTY PROFESSOR at The Nick.
FRIDAY…
TIDE AND TIGER LOUNGE, 8 p.m. on Graymont Avenue across the street from Legion Field. Open Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.
FRIDAY AFTER WORK – For those that want ‘a break’ before the weekend ‘Friday after Work’ has food and more, 5 – 10 p.m. Call (205) 572-1295 for more. Get your palates ready!
SISSY BROWN, ABRAHAM AND THE OLD GODS, ROBBIE SELLERS and EMILY STUCKEY at The Nick on southside.
SATURDAY…
TIDE AND TIGER LOUNGE, 8 p.m. on Graymont Avenue across the street from Legion Field. Open Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.
MCPHERSON STRUTS, V-* DEATH CAR and CADOILLAC JUNKIES at The Nick.
SUNDAY…
RENSHAW DAVIES and THE OLD PAINTS, 8 p.m. at the Nick. No cover.
MONDAY…
KAMIKAZE ZOMBIE at The Nick.
TUESDAY…
TIDE AND TIGER LOUNGE, 8 p.m. on Graymont Avenue across the street from Legion Field. Open Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.
WEDNESDAY…
A NEW KIND OF HERO and THE RUNTS at the Nick.
FOR COMEDY LOVERS…
DON’T MISS….
AT THE STARDOME… this weekend…MARLON WAYANS The Funniest Man in America returns! For over twenty years, the unforgettable caricature of veteran comic James Gregory has stood grinning: his blue shirt untucked, his arms outstretched, a carefree welcome to a down-home, hilarious storytelling experience. The trademark caricature is the essence of James Gregory´s comedy: whimsical reflections on life from the front porch.
COMING SOON…, SOMMORE – December 4-6, LUCA BOHN – December 8-13, SINBAD – December 18-20, EARTHQUAKE – December 31 – January 2 and GARY OWEN – January 15-17. Call (205) 444-0008 for more.
COMING SOON…in and around the southeast….
DECEMBER 5 – TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY TAYLOR – “Mr. Showout” T.J. HOOKER TAYLOR (Johnny Taylor’s son) and TONY PAIGE will perform at the Tide and Tiger, doors open at 7 p.m., 409 Graymont Avenue. Call (205) 503-3880 for more.
DECEMBER 12 – 2015 ALABAMA JAZZ HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY featuring jazz piano prodigy JOEY ALEXANDER in Concert, 5:30 p.m., Cocktail Reception and 7 p.m. Inductee Ceremony and Joey Alexander Concert at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, 1631 Fourth Avenue North, Birmingham 35203
This is Alexander’s first visit to Alabama and only performance in the Southeast this year. For more call (205) 327-9424 Ext. 21.
JANUARY 18 – 30th ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. UNITY BREAKFAST, 7:30 – 9 a.m. at the BJCC North Meeting Hall. Call (205) 324-8797 for more.
JANUARY 29- 31 – WINTER WEEKEND GETAWAY in Gatlinburg with World Famous DJ Kid Capri. For more: www.urbanprofessionals.com/wintergetaway.
NOW…. BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUTS!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, … AND TO ALL CELEBRATING!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL YOU BIRTHDAY BALLERS…MANY, MANY MORE HAPPY BIRTHDAYS!! ENJOY!! Celebrate ‘your’ month…I do…all 30 days ‘and’ some!
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
