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A man in neutral tones of gray and ivory poses for the camera in front of a matching background.
Arts & Events Published 11 days ago

The Tony and Grammy award winner will perform selections from the American songbook, reimagined pop favorites and beloved musical theater classics, including songs from “Hamilton.”

A woman with red curly hair standing against a light background smiles at the camera
Arts & Events Published 32 days ago

This year, the UAB Center for the Arts will raise the curtain for iconic star of stage and screen Bernadette Peters, in an elegant evening at the Alys Stephens Center. 

Three musicians pose for a photo while standing against a wooden backdrop. They are smiling and holding their instruments including a violin and a guitar.
Arts & Events Published 39 days ago

Hear guitar-and-violin duo Davis & Haleigh with Vishnu Ramprasad as they blend musical traditions from Alabama and India in this Pay-What-You-Choose concert.

 woman in a colorful silk dress sits at a piano looking down at the keys.
Arts & Events Published 42 days ago

Introduce kids to opera with “Little Red’s Most Unusual Day,” and experience world-class musicianship with two Young Concert Artists performances, from accordionist Hanzhi Wang and flutist Anthony Trionfo, and pianist Chaeyoung Park.

Volunteers dressed in all black so they do not interfere with performances pose together and smile, standing outside the Jemison Concert Hall.
Arts & Events Published 50 days ago

Interested in becoming involved in the arts? Attend an information session Aug. 6 to learn about volunteer opportunities at the Alys Stephens Center, ArtPlay and Arts in Medicine. 

Performers dressed in billowing pants and skirts dance barefoot on stage and play drums during a performance.
Arts & Events Published 74 days ago

Zydeco music, a K-pop tribute and the world’s first professional stepping company are the latest performances added to the Alys Stephens Center’s upcoming 30th-anniversary season.

 Jazz musician Eric Essix wears a dark suit and holds his guitar over his heart, posing in front of a dark backdrop
Arts & Events Published 88 days ago

This summer, the Alys Stephens Center is unveiling new artists and fan favorites booked for its upcoming 30th anniversary season, kicking off this fall.

Arts & Events Published 98 days ago

The Blazer Fast 40 honors the top 40 fastest‑growing alumni‑led businesses, based on annual growth over the three most recent reporting periods.

A woman in a green dress poses in front of a dark background.
Arts & Events Published 3 months ago

UAB’s Alys Stephens Center is unveiling new artists for its upcoming 30th anniversary season. Become a member for exclusive presale access before tickets go on sale to the public. 

Four men wearing glasses and matching royal blue suits and bowties stand together and smile.
Arts & Events Published 3 months ago

For its 30th anniversary season, UAB’s Alys Stephens Center is unveiling new artists plus bringing back fan favorites. Become a member to get exclusive presale access for the best seats before they are announced to the public.

Arts & Events Published 4 months ago

This new season of plays will explore power in its many shades and manifestations, and students will learn about an array of theater genres and styles through performance, design and play research opportunities.

Arts & Events Published 4 months ago

At least 2,258 students will walk in four graduation ceremonies May 1-2 at Bartow Arena, and 73 doctoral candidates will be recognized in a separate ceremony April 22.

A woman wearing a red dress opens her arms wide and smiles with closed eyes, while standing in front of a gold wall.
Arts & Events Published 4 months ago

For its 30th anniversary season, UAB’s Alys Stephens Center is unveiling new artists plus bringing back fan favorites. Become a member to get exclusive presale access for the best seats before they are announced to the public.

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Arts & Events Published 4 months ago

Honoring trauma survivors, care teams and first responders, the Heroes and Healers event will feature three short films, with proceeds supporting the UAB Trauma Survivors Network and its peer mentoring and support programs.

Performers with the troupe Liars and Believers wear colorful costumes and face paint.
Arts & Events Published 4 months ago

Pay what you choose to see this family-friendly performance about a bumbling maintenance crew and a magical yellow bird that Theatre Weekly declared “Utter joy from start to finish.”

Model Karneshia Patton wears a white and denim outfit with flowers and plants in the background.
Campus & Community Published 5 months ago

The show will feature individuals with physical disabilities and mobility limitations as artists, models and collaborators, including Noah Galloway, with looks including floral, streetwear, athleisure and formal.

Ira Glass, a man with a beard and glasses wearing a dark suit jacket and white shirt, sits at a table in a restaurant holding a cup.
Arts & Events Published 5 months ago

Glass, creator and host of the iconic public radio program “This American Life,” will share insights from his decades in storytelling.

Graphic for UAB's College of Arts and Sciences that displays the text "5th Annual Arts Weeks, March 30- April 9" on a torn notebook page in front of a studio scene of pieces of artwork, paintbrushes, canvases and easels.
Arts & Events Published 5 months ago

The community is invited to experience the arts being created by UAB students and faculty with this curated list of performances and happenings.

A dark background displaying eight silhouettes in various green and blue shades of several characters surrounding a glowing figure about the title "Murder on the Orient Express."
Arts & Events Published 5 months ago

Kelley Schoger directs her first Theatre UAB production, taking audiences on a wild, wickedly funny and emotional ride with mystery writer Agatha Christie’s world-famous detective Hercule Poirot.

A man stands and conducts an orchestra  of musicians.
People of UAB Published 5 months ago

Henry Panion III, Ph.D., who worked often with Smallwood as a conductor and arranger, will lead the ASO and choirs in this celebration of one of gospel’s most revered composers.

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