By Gwen DeRu
TODAY
SOUND SESSIONS IN THE GRILL with COTTON BIRD TRIO, at Iron City.
KHAOSITY w/CORTY BOOTH, WINDY SKATZ, MC SPLITSOUL, B-HOLD DA GENERAL AS at the Nick.
BIRMINGHAM’S OWN COMEDIAN CHARLES WINSTON at the StarDome Comedy Club.
SOUND SESSIONS IN THE GRILL with COTTON BIRD TRIO, at Iron City.
MUSIC, COMEDY AND MORE at VIP Lounge in Ensley.
TIM SPINOSI’S COLOSSAL COMEDY SIDE SHOW at the StarDome Comedy Club.
PLUM BAR on 17th Street, Downtown.
FRIDAY
COMEDIAN J. ANTHONY BROWN at the StarDome Comedy Club.
HAPPY LEMMY, THE WARSAW CLINIC and GROOVE MOOSE at The Nick.
AARON LEWIS at Iron City.
AMERICAN AQUARIUM at Saturn.
FACEBOOK FRIDAYS, every Friday, at the Legion in Fairfield, 5 p.m. Happy Hour, 7 p.m. Line Dance, 9 p.m., DJ Vick Goes Live and Ladies are free until 10 p.m.
MUSIC, COMEDY AND MORE at VIP Lounge in Ensley.
TIM SPINOSI’S COLOSSAL COMEDY SIDE SHOW at the StarDome Comedy Club.
FUNNY FREE FRIDAYS (Comedy Show) at Good People Brewery, 9- 10:30 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT EXPERIENCE at Luxe Ultra Lounge.
JAZZ at FRIDAY UNWIND, 6 p.m. – midnight, at Jazzi’s on 3rd.
PASSPORTS FRIDAYS, 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. at Legends Sports Lounge with Reggae, Dancehall, Soca, Afro-Beats and Top 40. FREE until midnight.
PLUM BAR on 17th Street, Downtown.
SATURDAY
SAXOPHONIST VINCENT INGALA at Perfect Note.
SOUND SESSIONS in The Grill at Iron City with THE RED MOUNTAIN JUG BAND.
REPPERTONS, THE MCRYATTS, THE MURDER OF JANE CROW AND GRIND SHOP at The Nick.
COMEDIAN J. ANTHONY BROWN the StarDome Comedy Club.
EAT DRINK AND RIDE NIGHT FOOD TOUR WITH COMEDIENNE JOY, at 6 – 10 p.m., meet in Brookwood Mall, at Grille 29.
SNV – SATURDAY NIGHT VIBES, 10 p.m. at Platinum.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, every Saturday, at Luxe Ultra Lounge, 300 24th Street S with DJ CHOCOLATE.
RUMBA LATINA BIRMINGHAM: LATIN NIGHT, 8 p.m. at Saturn.
SUNDAY
OPEN MIC FINALE at the StarDome Comedy Club.
JAZZ AND FOOD at Perfect Note.
SLOW ART SUNDAY, 2 p.m. at the Birmingham Museum of Art.
SOULFUL SUNDAYS at Perfect Note.
LESSER GLOW, KAMIKAZE ZOMBIE and MOUNTAIN BASTARD at the Nick.
BIT BRIGADE performs ZELDA + CASTLEVANIA at Saturn.
MONDAY
KARAOKE NIGHTS WITH COMEDIAN RICKEY SMILEY at the StarDome Comedy Club.
BIRMINGHAM BANDSTAND, 9 p.m. at The Nick.
CARD PLAYERS SPOT at the TIDE AND TIGER, 6 – 12 p.m.
TUESDAY
COMEDIAN MC LIGHTFOOT at WorkPlay with COMEDIAN SANITA, COMEDIAN D KEYS, COMEDIAN DOUBLED, and COMEDIAN TINY 71.
VINTAGE VIDEO GAME NIGHT at Saturn.
FIESTA TUESDAY at 1st and 23rd, all night.
TIDE AND TIGER HOT TUESDAY, 3 p.m. until … on Graymont across from Legion Field with $.50 wings and drink specials until 9 p.m. For more call (205) 503-3880.
PLUM BAR on 17th Street, Downtown.
JOSE’ CARR at the Boss Lounge, 8:30 – 11 p.m.
THEM DAMN DOGS, LOLAS, and THE DEAD SEA FLOWERS at The Nick.
WEDNESDAY
VINTAGE VIDEO GAME NIGHT at Saturn.
SOUND SESSIONS IN THE GRILL at Iron City.
LUIS ALAS AND LA CALLE OCHO FUNK BAND at The Nick.
LIVE JAZZ, every Wednesday, at The Marble Ring, 430 41st Street South, Suite B.
WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY, every Wednesday at 30/40 Hookah Lounge.
WINE AND JAZZ at the Perfect Note.
NEXT THURSDAY
SOUND SESSIONS IN THE GRILL with COTTON BIRD TRIO, at Iron City.
THE DEAD BOYS, JEZEBEL DOGS, (TEMPORARY) SAVIORS and RANDOM CONFLICT at the Nick.
LESSONS WITH LESS at Saturn.
NEXT FRIDAY
COMEDIAN JAMES GREGORY at the StarDome Comedy Club.
THE BUFFALO RUCKUS, G.W. HENDERSON and BLUE YONDER at The Nick.
TONY JACKSON at Iron City.
THE OLD PAINTS JACOBS MCBRIDE WEIRD AROUND STRANGERS. DESKOVERED:LIVE MUSIC FROM TINY DESK CONTEST ENTRANTS at Saturn.
FOR THE COMMUNITY LOVERS
ULLMAN 1968 CLASS REUNION – The Ullman High School Class of 1968 will be celebrating the Golden Anniversary of the graduation from high school. This Friday night will be a Dinner Dance. Saturday will be a luncheon and the recording of oral histories from the attendees. Tell all of your friends and classmates.
NATIONAL HAMPTON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION – On July 2, the Presidency of the Southeastern Region of the National Hampton Alumni Association will pass from Montgomery native alum YVONNE SAXON to Bessemer resident DONNA EDWARDS TODD. The Region includes six southern states and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Plans to build on the excellent work of Ms. Saxon and draw more alumni into service to our ‘home by the sea’ – Hampton University. Mrs. Todd was honored, recently, as a Wonderful Outstanding Women (WOW) by the Metro NAACP.
SAVE THE DATE – HONORING THE GUARDIANS OF THE SHUTTLESWORTH FAMILY AND BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH – On July 14th, in appreciation, RUBY SHUTTLESWORTH-BESTER will gather the men that guarded the Shuttlesworth family from the late 1950s until the family moved in the mid 1960s. The unselfish sacrifice of the men who guarded the Shuttlesworth family and kept watch over the church and community has not been acknowledged. This will be a great opportunity for families to attend a free program, learn freedom songs and hear history from those who lived it. A rare opportunity! The event will be held at Sardis Baptist Church where the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights was chartered.
13th BIENNIAL HAMPTON UNIVERSITY CONVENTION – Hampton University Biennial Convention will be held, August 2, in Chicago, Ill. The recently elected President of the Southeastern Region (SER) of the National Hampton Alumni Association, DONNA EDWARDS TODD, of Bessemer, will travel to be installed into office and attend her first Board meeting as a representative of the SER.
FOR ART AND PERFORMING ART LOVERS
IN TUSCALOOSA
BAM! BLACK PANTHER AND THE BLACK ARTS MOVEMENTS IN THE PAUL R. JONES COLLECTION, Opening Reception, July 6,
5:30–7:30 p.m., at the museum, 2309 Sixth Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.
AT THE BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM OF ART
ARTWORK – FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA’S ARTIST AMY SHERALD’S WORK – The artist, AMY SHERALD, commissioned to paint First Lady Michelle Obama’s official portrait for the National Gallery has a work on display at the Birmingham Museum of Art. Amy Sherald’s work, All Things Bright and Beautiful is on public debut.
SLOW ART SUNDAY, 2-3 p.m.
ART ON THE ROCKS, July 27, 7-11 p.m. with musical guests SERATONES, whose sounds are a combination of Southern musicality, garage rock ferocity and general badassery.
FOR FOOD LOVERS
THE MARKET AT PEPPER PLACE – 7 a.m.
FOR MUSIC LOVERS AND SPOKEN WORD
TONY JACKSON, Friday, July 6, 7 p.m.at the Iron City. Jackson is said to be one of the most gifted singers ever to grace country music. His initial videos from the album have excited over 25 Million Facebook views seemingly overnight, while Jackson tours tirelessly in support of the record. The respect Jackson has already earned within the music community is evident throughout Tony Jackson, as the new album is titled. It features songs and/or performances by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members John Sebastian, Steve Cropper and Dr. John “Mac” Rebennack, Country Music Hall of Famers Vince Gill, Bill Anderson and Conway Twitty and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame luminary Norro Wilson. From start to finish, Tony Jackson stands out as a “discovery” album, the kind you listen to with such delight that you have to recommend it to friends. And hundreds of thousands have done just that.
SUNDAY JAZZ, 5 p.m. at the Perfect Note.
SPOKEN WORD OPEN MIC NIGHT, every Third Sunday, 7 p.m. at the Carver Theatre.
HAPPY 4th of July!!!
FOR OUTDOOR LOVERS
JULY 4, WEDNESDAY, 6:30 p.m. Southeastern Outings 4th of July Picnic At Bartow Arena Park – DETAILS: Bring your own blanket or chairs and all your picnic supplies: food, drinks (no alcohol, please), cups, ice, utensils, etc.
Look for the SEO signs. SEO people will assemble to the right of the dragon statue (as you face the band) right where the grass ends and the concrete floor leading to the entrance to the arena begins. Well-behaved children, but no dogs, are welcome. Reservations: Not required. Info: Dan Frederick, seoutings@bellsouth.net or (205) 631-4680
JULY 4, WEDNESDAY, 7 p.m. – Southeastern Outings Attends FREE 4th of July Band Concert Followed by City of Birmingham Fireworks at Bartow Arena Park – DETAILS: Band concert by the UAB Summer Band. Bring your own blanket or chairs. SEO people will assemble to the right of the dragon statue (as you face the band) right where the grass ends and the concrete floor leading to the entrance to the arena begins. Look for the Southeastern Outings signs.
When the concert ends, conveniently enjoy viewing the Birmingham City Fireworks from the picnic area. Well-behaved children, but no dogs, are welcome. Reservations: Not required. Info: Dan Frederick, seoutings@bellsouth.net or (205)631-4680.
JULY 7, SATURDAY DAYHIKE, 9 a.m. – Southeastern Outings Easy River Float, Picnic, Swim, Short, Moderate Dayhike at Locust Fork from Swann Bridge to Powell Falls near Cleveland, AL. DETAILS: Easy river float on the Locust Fork River from Swann Covered Bridge to Powell Falls. View a genuine, old but newly refurbished wooden covered bridge.
Float under the bridge and further, about a mile and a half, downstream to the waterfall. View the sheer cliffs that rise about 60 feet above the river. Enjoy a flowing river, covered bridge, high rock bluffs and at least one waterfall — all along a one mile stretch of this river. Bring something to float on such as an inflatable vinyl float or air mattress. Substantial, fabric-covered, inflatable, vinyl, rectangular floats like you use to ride the waves at the Gulf work best. Bring a picnic lunch, drink, towel and sunscreen. Pack these items in two plastic garbage bags with twist ties, one bag over the other, then put the bags in your daypack and strap the pack to your back. Wear swimsuit and sturdy foot protection such as old sneakers. Lunch will be on the huge flat rock in the middle of the river beside the waterfall. Swim in the pool at the base of the rock, jump into the pool, climb up and down or just sit in Powell Falls, then walk back to the bridge on a trail along the river. Meet at the Cleveland Chevron Service Station no later than 8:45 a.m. ready to depart promptly at 9 a.m. Arriving 15 minutes before departure time will allow time to use the restrooms at the service station, hear announcements concerning the day’s event, and form carpools from the Chevron. Parking is extremely limited at the put in point on the river. Info: Dan Frederick, seoutings@bellsouth.net or (205)631-4680.
FOR THE COMMUNITY
LIFE AFTER BASKETBALL CAMP – The Basketball Camp is July 18 – 20, 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon at YMCA Youth Center, 2400 7th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203. Boys and girls ages 8 years old – rising 7th graders will learn the importance of academic excellence, leadership and social skills. The camp will also focus on the fundamentals of basketball, which include: form shooting, ball handling, passing, defense, rebounding, screens, strength, and conditioning.
Beginning today, parents/guardians can register their child to receive a fully paid camp scholarship by submitting a completed registration form to DYS. Deadline to register is Monday, July 16, 4 p.m. Only sixty (60) camp scholarships are available. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis until all available spaces have been filled. Forms can be submitted in the following manner:
1) Emailed to DYS at dysbhm@gmail.com. You will receive an emailed response confirming receipt.
2) Hand-delivered to the DYS office located at 1608 7th Avenue North in downtown Birmingham. FAXED OR MAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. For more information about the LIFE AFTER BASKETBALL CAMP, call DYS at 205-320- 0879.
AT CROSSPLEX
DYS’ Youth First Summer Sports Series 2018 Kicks Off with Next Level Volleyball Camp – The City of Birmingham Mayor’s Office Division of Youth Services (DYS) kicks off its 2018 Youth First Summer Sports Series with the Next Level Volleyball Camp which focuses on athletic and life skills. During the camp, girls 13 to 18 years of age will learn the fundamentals of volleyball technique, which include: serving, passing, setting, and blocking. The Next Level Volleyball Camp will be held July 20, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Bill Harris Arena at the Birmingham Crossplex.
Registration is now open, parents/guardians can register their child to participate in the Volleyball Camp by submitting a completed registration form and waiver to DYS. Slots will be filled on a first‐come, first‐served basis until all 80 spaces have been filled. Forms can be submitted in the following manner:
1) Emailed to DYS at dysbhm@gmail.com. You will receive an emailed response confirming receipt.
2) Hand-delivered to the DYS office located at 1608 7th Avenue North in downtown Birmingham. FAXED OR MAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
FOR MOVIE LOVERS
FLICKS AMONG THE FLOWERS at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, July 18 with JAWS, 8 p.m.
FOR COMEDY LOVERS
AT GOOD PEOPLE BREWING EVERY FRIDAY:
FUNNY FREE FRIDAYS (COMEDY SHOW), 9 – 10:30 p.m., at Good People with Birmingham’s finest comedy show at a brewery. It’s free and features the best comedians from around the country.
AT THE STARDOME:
TODAY: BIRMINGHAM’S OWN COMEDIAN CHARLES WINSTON. Comedian Charles Winston has taken off in the south and can be seen performing in Alabama at the infamous STARDOME Comedy Club and Atlanta’s own UPTOWN Comedy Club, he most recently was featured in his first stage play entitled, “BEHIND THE PULPIT” at the Historical Carver Theater in Birmingham, AL where he received rave reviews for the comedic relief that he brought to his character. Charles AKA “Mr. Nice and Raggedy” is currently performing his show, the “Nice and Raggedy Comedy Series”, a Stand Up Comedy show Featuring some of the biggest names and up and coming stars in Comedy.
THIS WEEKEND: COMEDIAN J. ANTHONY BROWN. J. Anthony Brown is a titanic comedic force! His sidesplitting antics and sensibilities have set a precedent that many now follow. Whether he is murdering the hits with his off-key version of the latest song, or donning a pink pimp suit to evoke a laugh, Brown will get to your funny bone. His penchant for alligator shoes and rainbow colored suits convey his “party time” approach for fun.
MONDAY
COMEDIAN RICKEY SMILEY ‘EVERY MONDAY NIGHT’ at the StarDome Comedy Club for Karaoke Nights.
COMING SOON
AUGUST 3-4 – SECRET STAGES, a musical discovery Festival.
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;gwenderu@yahoo.com.
