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From white family to black: cast of Theatre UAB’s “The Glass Menagerie” discuss race and the play

The cast hopes this “brand-new story with classic roots,” portrayed by a black family, will humanize the black experience for audiences.

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“Tell Me Something Good” by Alabama playwright Audrey Cefaly gets Theatre UAB world premiere March 9-13

The four new, short plays, tenderly crafted stories of ache and longing, examine the most ordinary and disparate of characters in high-stakes moments of self-doubt.

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Theatre UAB presents “The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams, Feb. 26-March 1

Williams’ 1945 play is a timeless depiction of the “all-in-the-family” drama; but Theatre UAB’s production, with nontraditional casting, offers a twist on the usual.

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The Chieftains’ “The Irish Goodbye” at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center on Feb. 18

Come see the six-time Grammy Award winners perform a memorable evening of music, song and dance on this final journey.

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New musical performances at UAB announced for 2020

The UAB Department of Music will present student, faculty and guest artist recitals, the third annual PRISM concert March 30, and for the first time, student winners of the Concerto/Aria Competition in concert with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.

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Aeolians of Oakwood University at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center on Feb. 9

Presented by UAB’s Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center, the Aeolians of Oakwood University will perform in honor of Black History Month.

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Legendary pianist Ann Schein to perform Jan. 26 for UAB Piano Series

Schein, dubbed “one of the premier Chopin pianists of our time,” will perform an all-Chopin program for her UAB Piano Series performance.

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WBHM, NPR and StoryCorps invite Birmingham to take “One Small Step” across the political divide Feb. 7

Join WBHM for this history-making night as Birmingham charts a path forward for our city, our state and our country with “One Small Step: A Night of Courageous Conversation.”

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Individuals impacted by cancer are invited to participate in “Raising Our Voices” with Stuart Pimsler Dance Theater at UAB

Information sessions for people to share their experiences will be at noon and 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center.

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Experience “Art of the Drum: DRUM TAO 2020” at UAB on Jan. 27

Combining highly physical, large-scale drumming with contemporary costumes, precise choreography and innovative visuals, the performers of “DRUM TAO 2020” create an energetic and unforgettable production.

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Guitarist Robben Ford to perform at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center on Jan. 23

A five-time Grammy Award nominee, Ford achieved worldwide fame as a solo artist and collaborator with artists including Miles Davis, George Harrison, Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, Dizzy Gillespie, Kiss and many more.

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$50,000 grant to UAB’s Arts in Medicine program will support workshops for cancer survivors

Stories from survivors in these workshops will become part of the Stuart Pimsler Dance Theatre performance March 14 at UAB’s Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center.

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Spend an evening with Branford Marsalis Quartet on Jan. 12

Three-time Grammy Award winner Branford Marsalis is one of the most revered instrumentalists of his time.

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Newlyweds to graduate from UAB together with master’s degrees Dec. 13

Shakima Knox and Steven D. Wilson have made the most of their time on campus: They met at UAB, married on Homecoming Saturday, earned their graduate degrees and will walk together on Saturday.

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Chicago to perform at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center Gala on April 18, 2020

This event will has been postponed and will be rescheduled. The Viva Health Gala is UAB Visual and Performing Arts’ biggest fundraiser of the year, and proceeds from this elegant evening benefit its programs.

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Hear holiday favorites Dec. 3 when UAB Music presents “Christmas at the Alys”

Started in 2001, this festive concert has welcomed thousands of young choral singers from schools throughout the Birmingham community to perform together with UAB choirs.

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UAB launches podcast sharing memories from the past 50 years

A new podcast shares the memories of the UAB community.

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See “The Hip Hop Nutcracker,” a holiday classic made contemporary, Dec. 10 at UAB

This evening-length production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist and MC Kurtis Blow, one of hip-hop’s founding fathers.

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Bring your littles to “The Rainbow Fish” by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia on Dec. 1

Families who loved last season’s performance of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” will certainly want to catch this show. A family-friendly reception is also available.

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Béla Fleck & The Flecktones at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center on Nov. 22

With influences from classical, jazz, bluegrass and African music to electric blues and Eastern European folk dances, The Flecktones create a sound all their own.

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