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Got plans this weekend? 6.6 – 6.8

06.6.2008 by AndrĂ© Natta · → 1 Comment

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My interest happen to be wide and varied. So are this weekend’s highlighted events.

I don’t think those who know me are one bit surprised by my like of musicals, especially Andrew Lloyd Webber. In town at the BJCC this weekend is Jesus Christ Superstar starring Ted Neeley. This is a role Ted knows very, very well because he was the first Jesus (1971 on Broadway) and has starred in most of the national tours/productions since then. Although I bet you can’t name the the 1980s rock star who took a stab at the role in 2002. This tour was originally billed as the Ted Neeley farewell tour. I’ve seen Ted a couple of time on the stage and he’s worth seeing if that is indeed true. If you can’t catch the show or feel the need to keep your love of musicals in the closest, I encourage you to rent the movie version for a great performance by my favorite Jesus. You know, besides the real guy … George Burns.

I still love me some festivals, here’s a sampling …

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is hosting its 13th Annual Juneteenth CultureFest in Kelly Ingram Park all day Saturday. Free activities include an outdoor music concert headlined by Dazz Jazz and a Sunday morning service at Sixteenth Street Baptist Church.

There’s more free music to be heard Saturday in Alabaster. Starting early at 9 to the last act at 9, Tracy Lawrence, the stage at the annual CityFest is going to be busy. Besides the music, this event has all the typical festival must-haves: fair food, arts and crafts, car show and big inflatables for the kids.

If you want to see some art this weekend in a pretty setting, catch a shuttle. Hoover Trolleys will run from the Bed Bath & Beyond parking lot near the Galleria to deposit art fans at Aldridge Gardens for the 6th Annual Art in the Gardens show. The event is free and a good chance to check out all the hydrangeas.

So what are your highlights this weekend? I don’t want to miss out on anything. Speaking of missing, if anyone happens to know where Thomas the Tank Engine is, don’t bother with a comment. Call, quick.

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