Arts news from UAB
Thursday, September 29, 2011
See indie doc “Louder than a Bomb,” meet the filmmakers Oct. 13
The world’s largest youth poetry slam is the subject of an indie documentary presented by UAB’s Alys Stephens Center and Sidewalk Film Festival.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
UAB Gospel Choir releases “Legacy” compilation CD
The UAB Gospel Choir has selected their favorite songs from the last 15 years for a compilation CD — “Legacy.”
Thursday, September 22, 2011
UAB alum creates cozy portraits, on show at UAB Visual Arts Gallery
See how UAB alum Kristin Skees cozies up her artistic subjects when she presents a show of her knitted works and photos at the UAB Gallery.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Brecht’s story of abandoned child opens new Theatre UAB season
Theatre UAB opens its new season with Brecht’s “The Caucasian Chalk Circle,” featuring 22 actors, puppets and original music by students.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Patty Griffin, guest Buddy Miller at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Patty Griffin will be joined by special guest Buddy Miller at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Pianist Andrew Tyson, free student & faculty recitals, tuba/flute: UAB Music October performances
The UAB Department of Music presents award-winning pianist Andrew Tyson and an array of free faculty, student and guest recitals in October.
Monday, September 12, 2011
New UAB Piano Series to feature Tyson, Taylor, Rachmanov
Award-winning pianists Andrew Tyson, Christopher Taylor and Dmitry Rachmanov will grace this season’s UAB Piano Series.
Friday, September 09, 2011
UAB’s Yakov Kasman to perform in U.S., South Korea, France
UAB Artist-in-Residence Yakov Kasman will perform around the county and around the world in the upcoming orchestral performance season.
Thursday, September 08, 2011
Cyndi Lauper with Dr. John plus Rickey Smiley, Alabama Ballet & more: October performances presented by UAB’s Alys Stephens Center
Patty Griffin, Cyndi Lauper and Dr. John, an indie film plus homegrown favorites Rickey Smiley and Alabama Ballet at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
New works by UAB’s Gary Chapman inspired by aftermath of 9/11
Can we really see in a post 9/11 society? A new project by artist and UAB Professor Gary Chapman illustrates how protection also can hinder.
