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“Thoroughly Modern Millie,” Virginia Samford Theatre

Posted on September 18, 2007 | Leave a comment

CenterStage is kicking off its 2007-2008 season with the musical comedy “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” For those of you not familiar with the 1967 film-turned-stage-production, here are the Cliff Notes: Follow Millie Dillmount, a self-proclaimed “Modern,” as she shakes small-town Kansas off her heels and looks for work, adventure and a rich husband in 1920s New York City. Along the way she falls in love with a paper clip salesman who ends up in drag, befriends a madcap heiress, and confounds a hotel proprietor who, with the help of two bumbling Chinese servants, is trying to sell Millie’s fellow boarders into white slavery. The score includes “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” “Gimmie, Gimmie” and the hilarious “Speed Test.” The show stars Kimberly Piazza as Millie and Jan D. Hunter as Muzzy Van Hossmere. Frank Thompson directs.

While you are waiting for the curtain to rise, here’s a bit of trivia to entertain your date: According to the Internet Movie Database, the 1967 film was Pat Morita’s first. He played Asian #2. Just thought you might want to know.

Cost: Adults $25.00/ Seniors $23.00/Students $13.00

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Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival, various locations

Posted on September 10, 2007 | Leave a comment

Ah, fall is in the air. After weeks of brutal heat, it’s time to . . . stay inside and watch movies during the 9th annual Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival. The festival kicks off Friday, Sept. 28, with a screening of “The Ten,” a comedy loosely based on the Ten Commandments starring a bunch of big names including Winona Ryder, Adam Brody, Jessica Alba. Saturday and Sunday you can get your fill of features, shorts, documentaries, animation — there’s something for everyone. Read all about the 2007 film lineup here. It’s not just all movies though. In-between screenings enjoy food, music and panel discussions. New this year, Sidewalk has partnered with the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute to highlight civil and human rights-related films.

Cost: Opening night tickets are $10 in advance/$13 at the door. Weekend passes (Saturday and Sunday) are $25 in advance/$30 at the door. Sidewalk members and students with valid ID enjoy ticket discounts. Single film tickets (Saturday and Sunday) are $7 each or $17 for a 3-pack. For the somebodies that want to be Somebody, you can score an all-access pass to every party and screening for $200.

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“Sixteenth & Sixth,” Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

Posted on September 8, 2007 | Leave a comment

You don’t have to go home after work. Join the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 Sixteenth St. North, Thursday, Sept. 13, for an evening of “mingling, martinis and intellectual stimulation.” You’ll see the BCRI in a way you’ve never seen it before with musicians, poets and spoken word artists at various stops throughout the exhibition interpreting the permanent collection with their creative spirit. New at the BCRI is “Women of a New Tribe: Photographs by Jerry Taliaferro.”

Cost: $10 for non-BCRI members (includes food and drink), $5 for BCRI members/donors and Birmingham Weekly cardholders

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Salsabor! Latin Dance Night, Workplay

Posted on September 7, 2007 | Leave a comment

Dig out your dancing shoes and join Latinsoul Productions Saturday, Sept. 15, for a Latino Heritage Month kickoff party at their monthly Salsabor party at Workplay, 500 23rd St. South, in Birmingham. Latinsoul’s DJ Carlos Otalora will be playing the finest in Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton and more all night long. Learn the moves during free dance lessons at 9 p.m. Dancing starts at 10 p.m.

Cost: $10

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ASC Season Kickoff Party, Alys Stephens Center

Posted on September 5, 2007 | Leave a comment

The Alys Stephens Center, 1200 10th Ave. South, is kicking off it’s 11th season with a dance party in … the lobby. Apparently it was so much fun last year, they decided to make it an annual event. Along with music from the hot Latin band Tiempo Libre, there will be door prizes, food, cash bar and much more. Get the lowdown and buy tickets here. Cost: $25, students $10**

And that’s not all. There’s a pre-show party at 6 p.m. for the ASC Social Club in the new Haskell Courtyard featuring Latin dance lessons, tapas and mojito specials plus you get two drink tickets. Cost: Free for Social Club members, $10 for everyone else.

**FYI, if you order your tickets online, use the promotion code ASCPresents for 20 percent off. Or if you buy them over the phone or in person, mention Latinsoul Productions, the guys in charge of the pre-show party, for the same deal.

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“Miss Vulcan 1939,” Vulcan Park

Posted on September 3, 2007 | Leave a comment

We’ve seen Shakespeare in the park but new this weekend is Vulcan Park, 1701 Valley View Drive, hosting a musical. You’re invited to special outdoor performances of “Miss Vulcan 1939,” by the Red Mountain Theatre Company. The original work is described as the “unpredictable and (somewhat) true story of a meek dime store clerk who challenges the city’s debutantes in a beauty pageant to crown Vulcan’s queen.” Make it a date night Saturday by ordering a gourmet picnic dinner from A Social Affair to enjoy while listening to the pre-show sounds of Emily DeLoach. Sunday’s entertainment includes a Kidzone and scavenger hunts. On both days, ticket holders will be able to tour the park grounds, museum and observation balcony. Find all the details and order tickets on the Red Mountain Theatre Web site.

Saturday cost:$20, 4 and under free

Sunday cost: $20 for adults, $10 for children 5-12, 4 and under free

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Fright Furnace auditions, Sloss Furnaces

Posted on August 30, 2007 | Leave a comment

Sloss Fright Furnace is currently seeking ghouls for this Halloween’s terrifying journey through the netherworld: “A Vortex of Spirits.” Auditions for the new trail will be held at Sloss Furnaces (20 32nd St. North) on Tuesday, Sept.11, and Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 5:30 p.m. This is an open call for actors 16 and up, therefore no appointment is necessary. There’s a lot more you need to know, like the pay scale. If you don’t find the answers to your questions there, contact Joel Corley at 205-324-6881 ext. 101 or e-mail him at joelcorley@bellsouth.net.

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