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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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Sidewalk Salon, Rojo

Posted on November 5, 2007 | Comments Off on Sidewalk Salon, Rojo

Tonight’s topic, Music and Your Film– How Soundtracks Can Make or Break a Scene, will feature local composer Annie Brunson sharing her experiences and wisdom on setting the mood to a film. There will also be a couple of reps from Apple telling you about some of their amazing programs that can help you create your own soundtrack!

For those not familiar with the Salons, they provide an opportunity for Birmingham’s filmmaking community to meet, greet, listen and discuss. According to Sidewalk’s description, “Guest speakers and topics provide a focus to each meeting, while the social environment of Rojo gives friends and colleagues a reason to get together monthly to talk about upcoming projects.” So head on over there!

Cost: $0 (includes snacks, the bar’s open too)

Location:

Rojo
2921 Highland Avenue, South (directions)

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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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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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Halloween Pub Run & Costume Contest, Five Points South

Posted on October 30, 2007 | Comments Off on Halloween Pub Run & Costume Contest, Five Points South

It’s a unique way to get into the Halloween spirit – running the streets of Birmingham with the option to stop for a liquid break at area drinking establishments. That’s the idea behind this run sponsored by the Birmingham Track Club. They’re also encouraging participants to wear costumes, giving people several opportunities to win prizes. The awards are scheduled to be given away at Cosmo’s Pizza after the run.

If you don’t participate, don’t be surprised then if you see some of this year’s most popular costumes running beside you during the evening rush. And don’t forget your ID in case you plan on stopping in at the pubs during (or after) the race.

Cost: $0 (unless you’re planning to make the optional pub stops)

Location:

Storyteller Fountain, Five Points South (directions)

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Red Mountain Rising, B&A Warehouse

Posted on October 30, 2007 | Comments Off on Red Mountain Rising, B&A Warehouse

To celebrate the recent closing on the property that will be used to develop Red Mountain Park, their Friends will be hosting a party at B&A Warehouse with music by Act of Congress and Three on a String.

There will most likely be more opportunities to help make the space a reality as well.

Cost: $0 (we think, though they’d probably like you to donate)

Location:

B&A Warehouse (website)
1531 1st Avenue South (directions)

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“Let’s Scare Jessica to Death”, Rojo

Posted on October 30, 2007 | Leave a comment

Part of the Steak Verhoeven Film Club’s ongoing series at Rojo in Highland Park, this film helps us all celebrate Halloween in that deeply psychological way that makes all the sense in the world (sort of). Here’s the description of the 1971 film courtesy of the email announcing the event:

A woman released from a mental hospital moves to an old countryside house with her husband and a friend to recuperate, but begins having strange visions and experiences around the property. Is there really something strange happening, or is it all in her in mind?

Rojo has promised Halloween shooters, candy and caramel apples. It’s just one of several options to entertain yourselves on Halloween night. You could also always check out the film’s fansite.

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