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Taj Mahal Trio, Alys Stephens Center

Posted on November 6, 2007 | Comments Off on Taj Mahal Trio, Alys Stephens Center

Describe legendary musician Taj Mahal in a word or phrase? Impossible. You could call him a singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, two-time Grammy-winner or world traveler. All accurate titles, yet none convey the soulfulness of Taj’s music. He’s been playing his own distinctive brand of music – folk, jazz, zydeco, gospel, R&B, soul, all layered on top of a solid country blues foundation – for more than 40 years. The show is part of the ASC’s Blues and BBQ fest. Come an hour early for BBQ plates by Dreamland and music by Microwave Dave in the courtyard. The Alys Stephens Center is located on the UAB campus at 1200 10th Ave. South, Birmingham.

Cost: $28-$62, students $10. Food and cash bar extra.

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An Evening with Keb’ Mo’, Alys Stephens Center

Posted on November 6, 2007 | Comments Off on An Evening with Keb’ Mo’, Alys Stephens Center

Multi-Grammy winner Keb’ Mo’ may have been born in LA (no, not Lower Alabama) but he sure knows how to play the Mississippi Delta blues. His influences – from Robert Johnson (who Keb’ recently portrayed in a docu-drama) to Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne – can easily be seen in his soulful rhythms and laconic storytelling style. Come an hour early for BBQ plates by Dreamland and music by Microwave Dave in the courtyard. The Alys Stephens Center is located on the UAB campus at 1200 10th Ave. South, Birmingham. The Blues and BBQ Fest continues Sunday night with the Taj Mahal Trio.

Cost: $22-$52, students $10. Food and cash bar extra.

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Muse of Fire Fall Benefit, Sloss Furnaces

Posted on November 6, 2007 | Comments Off on Muse of Fire Fall Benefit, Sloss Furnaces

The Bard once again comes to the footpaths of Sloss Furnaces. Seating is extremely limited for the three afternoon showings — 1:30, 2 and 2:30 — and advanced reservations are strongly recommended. Give them at ring at 757-8301 or go online to www.myspace.com/museoffire or www.shakespeareatsloss.com for more information. Sloss is located at 20 32nd St. North near downtown Birmingham.

Cost: $50, a portion of which is tax deductible, plus service fees. A wine tasting and food included in ticket cost.

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Random Shots: Dia De Los Muertos 2007

Posted on November 2, 2007 | 2 comments

Day of the Dead 2007

Photo credit: André Natta

An image from this year’s festivities. If you’re reading this post before midnight on November 2, there’s still time to head on over to Bare Hands Gallery for Dia De Los Muertos (The Day of the Dead).

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Lily Tomlin, Alys Stephens Center

Posted on October 31, 2007 | Comments Off on Lily Tomlin, Alys Stephens Center

She’s one funny lady. Expect the reprisal of many of Tomlin’s favorite characters from Ernestine the Operator on “Laugh-In” to Edith Ann, her devilish six-year-old alter ego. If you need to kill time, visit Tomlin’s official site. You won’t really learn that much about the star, but there sure is a bunch to look at. That may be all you do. While The ASC Web site reports the show is almost sold out, a call to the box office confirms it. We know our readers are smart and if you really want to get in, you’ll find a way. Good luck.

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Special YP discount for ONB annual meeting next week

Posted on October 31, 2007 | Comments Off on Special YP discount for ONB annual meeting next week

Operation New Birmingham is having their annual meeting next week Thursday, November 8, at the Alabama Theatre. Part of the meeting will be celebrating the organization’s 50th anniversary. Readers of The Terminal are being provided the opportunity to attend the event, which includes an update on what’s going on downtown as well as lunch prepared by Chef Clayton and possibly an appearance by “The King,” at a special reduced rate.

To take advantage of this young professional rate, click the image (after reading it of course since the code is located at the bottom) after the jump to log onto the site and purchase your tickets.

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Ellis Marsalis, Alys Stephens Center

Posted on October 30, 2007 | Comments Off on Ellis Marsalis, Alys Stephens Center

If you like jazz, you are familiar with Ellis Marsalis. He is regarded as the premier modern jazz pianist in New Orleans (and beyond) and for good reason. The patriarch of the Marsalis family delivers irresistible performances and conveys a love for all things jazz. Plus, he’s got some talented sons. You can see where they get it from during dad’s concert at the Alys Stephens Center, 1200 10th Ave. South. As an added bonus, Marsalis will greet fans in the lobby after the show.

Cost: $25-45, students $10. (Buying tickets online? Enter the code ASCPresents for 20 percent discount. We bet if you called to order tickets, you could ask for the same deal.)

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