Birmingham Artwalk, Inc. Presents the 8th Annual Juried Art Show, September 11-12, 2009 in Birmingham’s City Center Loft District.
ABOUT ARTWALK 2009
Artwalk 2009 transforms Birmingham’s loft neighborhood into an arts district, featuring the work of more than 100 visual artists, live musicians, street performers, food and drink vendors, and children’s activities.
Free to the public, the two-day event draws more than 10,000 people downtown, to see first-hand the economic and residential revitalization currently underway. Area businesses and a dedicated staff of volunteers will host established and emerging regional artists, showcasing the wealth of regional talent. People of all ages can enjoy being downtown at a safe, family-friendly, community event.
Friday night has been compared to a huge gallery opening with a street festival atmosphere, while Saturday afternoon caters more to the family crowd with special children’s activities.
Kimle tanışmak isterim: Patrons of the arts and anyone interested in making downtown Birmingham a great place to live, work and play!
Yes, we're almost certain that prom night is already the most horrible memory you have. Your boyfriend rented a cheap tux and showed up looking like a bartender from the Love Boat, your girlfriend was abducted by militant members of the volleyball team, your mother and father volunteered as chaperones only to be caught making out half-undressed under the bleachers by the yearbook photographer — hell, you probably didn't even go to the prom as a political protest against the authoritarianism of the student council prom committee who voted not to let you wear your favorite Ramones t-shirt.
Well, here's your chance to make prom the most horrific you could imagine... your way!
SWYD: Prom of Doom
Saturday July 25 • Matthew's on Morris Ave., Birmingham
8:00p + Friday, May 29, 2009 preceeded by filmmaker reception at 6:30p 500 23rd St South (Workplay) Birmingham Southside
Portland, Oregon might not be the first place you think of when it comes to social commentary, but the members of Sissyboy might disagree. Katie Turinski makes her filmmaking debut with Sissyboy, a documentary following a group of Portland-area gender-benders and the final performances of their ambitious troupe.
Scheduled to attend is director Katie Turinski cast members Mark "Zebra" Thomas + Benjamin "Benji" Porter
Birmingham SHOUT 2009 Opening Night Film limited seating available $20 advance, $25 day of event Students and SHOUT members are $15
7:00p + Monday, April 13, 2009 3719 3rd Ave South (Bottletree Cafe) A Birmingham SHOUT Fundraiser
Set in an all-male school, the story follows Timothy who suffers the wrath of his homophobic classmates. He withdraws into his imagination where macho rugby players morph into dancing fairies decked in go-go boy attire. When asked to star in the school play he first balks at acting. As Timothy eventually embraces the mischievous character of Puck, he finds the secret to a magical pansy that seems to turn people gay! He then puckishly imposes a new reality by turning much of his narrow-minded town gay, beginning with the rugby-jock of his dreams.
One Night Only limited seating available $10 advance, $12 day of event Students and SHOUT members are always $7
Latinsoul Productions would like to welcome our new e-mail list members.
You asked for it and now you got it! Birmingham's first Salsa Bootcamp is coming. Many of you have been asking for a Salsa class where you can learn more than just the basic Salsa dance steps that are taught at all of our dance parties.
For over 17 years Latinsoul Productions has been the Latin dance authority in Alabama. Here is your chance to learn to dance Salsa and have fun at the same time. Learn how to dance Salsa in just one day!
What exactly is a Salsa Bootcamp??? A Salsa Bootcamp is a crash course 4 hour Salsa dance class that will touch upon not only basic moves but will also touch upon various techniques, styling, turns, leading and following as well as a bonus Merengue dance class.
The Latinsoul Salsa Bootcamp is taught by a Salsa dance professional. This will not be one long 4 hour class. There will be short breaks for beverages and snacks.
The Salsa Bootcamp will take place on Saturday March 7 from 1pm - 5pm at Workplay in Birmingham.
This class is for beginners and those of you that want to brush up on your Salsa dance moves. You do not need a dance partner to participate. You will have tons of fun and learn to dance Salsa.
Everyone attending will receive FREE beverages, snacks, Salsa CD and other great door prizes as well. Two lucky attendees will also win a pair of tickets to that night's hot Salsabor Latin dance party at Workplay.
This is your opportunity to learn and look like a Salsa pro. Don't miss this Salsa Bootcamp!
Per Person
In advance $30
At the door $40
Per couple
In advance $50
At the door $70
Please keep in mind that you would be paying 4-5 times as much if you took these classes at a dance studio and without any o
Bottletree Cafe + 3719 3rd Ave South 7:00p + Monday, December 8, 2008 $10 / $7 Members + Students Birmingham Southside
Birmingham SHOUT presents the Academy Award-winning documentary that inspired the epic new movie Milk starring Sean Penn and directed by Gus Van Sant. The Times of Harvey Milk tells the story of this human rights pioneer with news footage from 1970s San Francisco and interviews with Milk’s colleagues.
Before the film is a screening of Bulldigger. This short documentary explores the challenges local State Representative Patricia Todd faced as Alabama’s first openly gay candidate. Howard Bayless, J.R. Finney, and John Smallwood are also featured. Patricia Todd is scheduled to participate in a post-screening Q&A.
Drama and divas and duct tape, oh my! Welcome to the world of Pageant, the exhilarating backstage documentary about the 34th Miss Gay America Pageant. Greeted by standing ovations at film festivals across the country (and winner of the coveted “Audience Award” in San Francisco, Miami and New York), Pageant follows five men as they compete to be Miss Gay America. As we get to know these men and their supportive families and friends, we come to appreciate the hard work and sacrifice that it takes to be one of the most fabulous female impersonators in the nation. Before long, the suspense, sparkle and surprise of the actual competition take over as we anxiously anticipate whose wig might finally cradle the tiara. Yet, amidst the astounding production numbers, astonishing physical transformations and antic costume changes, Pageant remains a simple, inspirational story of the beauty realized while pursuing one’s dreams.
