Axis will challenge your notions of dance and movement by turning the whole concept of choreography upside down. The company’s innovative repertories of physically integrated works feature dancers with and without disabilities. Choreographer Bill T. Jones says, “There is no more defiant a land that I can think of than Axis. They showed me what dance could be.” The Alys Stephens Center is located at 1200 10th Ave. South on the UAB campus.Cost: $25-45, students $10
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AXIS Dance Company, Alys Stephens Center
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B’ham Roller Derby Bingo, Speakeasy 1920
Birmingham’s roller derby team, the Tragic City Rollers, are holding a Bingo game over at Speakeasy 1920 on Friday to help fund their trip to Jingle Jangle Jam on December 15 & 16 in Deland, FL. They’ll be competing for a chance to win $5,000 just in time to help buy gifts for the holidays, all the more reason to help them get down there.
Head on over and play bingo, drink beer and get a chance to win prizes from area retailers and restaurants.
Cost: $0
Location:
Speakeasy 1920
1920 3rd Avenue North (directions)
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Veterans Day Parade, downtown
Birmingham has lots to claim to its name. One is that the city is host to the nation’s oldest and largest Veterans Day Parade. Check it out for yourself downtown Monday. The parade starts around 1:30 p.m. Here’s the route.
And a friendly reminder — banks and post offices will be closed.
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Film screening, The Playhouse
So you were too sick/out of town/had to mow the dead grass and just couldn’t make it downtown in September for the 2007 Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival? Lucky you. The folks at Filament Artists are hosting a screening party featuring some of local shorts you missed.
WHEN: Thursday, November 15th @ 6:45pm (films start at 7:30pm)
WHERE: The Playhouse (1816 3rd Ave. North | 205-566-3667)
WHAT: A screening of short films featuring CUP OF JOE by Chris Hilleke, LUNCH by James Brown, FROM THE FILES OF A VERY CONCERNED PSYCHOLOGIST by Sam Frazier Jr., COLLECTION by Clint Till, PALSTER by Brent Davis, HIGH EXPECTATIONS by Yuri Shapochka and more.
Beverage cup and snacks available with $5 donation. Limited seating.
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New chapel dedication, Jimmie Hale Mission
The Jimmie Hale Mission’s chapel at the newly relocated Shepura Men’s Center will be named Sunday in honor of its 90-year-old co-founder, Jessie Hale Downs. Her dedication and faith has withstood the tests of time and has helped shape the 63-year-old organization. Executive Director Tony Cooper will kick off the ceremony at 2 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to hear a testimony from a Mission client whose life has been transformed by the Jimmie Hale Mission ministries.
The former school teacher and her late husband, Jimmie Hale, started the Mission in 1944 as a storefront chapel to help the hungry, hurting and homeless. Jimmie soon passed away leaving his pregnant wife to carry out their vision. This single, working mom ran the Mission until 1990 relying on faith and surviving breast cancer.
The Jimmie Hale Mission is a Christian-based, 501c3 charitable organization that does not receive United Way funding. For more information, call 205-323-5878 or visit www.jimmiehalemission.com.
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On the Timetable: Got plans? We’ve got a couple for you
Christina’s got the skinny on a couple of things to do this weekend over on Timetable. Whether you love a parade or just want to listen to some good music, you should be OK this Veteran’s Day weekend.
Don’t forget to let us know if there’s something else that’s not on the list.
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“Words I Live By” A Tribute to Helen Keller, Alys Stephens Center
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In her return performance to the Alys Stephens Center, star of the screen Patricia Neal brings us this wonderful theatrical tribute to Helen Keller. Made up of Keller’s prose, speeches, correspondence, the performance also includes stories, songs, poems and prayers. It is made possible with the assistance of Ivy Green and the American Foundation for the Blind. Ticket price includes a post-show reception in the lobby. Come early and admire artwork in the lobby created by Alabama children who are visually impaired or deaf. The ASC is located at 1200 10th Ave. South on the UAB campus. Alec Harvey over at the News wrote a nice story on the story behind the tribute. Read it here.
Cost: $50
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