BirminghamOpera CompetitionMay 17, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.Hulsey Recital HallOpera Birmingham will host the 36th annual Opera Competition May 17 from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Hulsey Recital Hall at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The event will feature 20 outstanding young singers competing for more than $10,000 in cash prizes and performance opportunities. … [Read more...]
XTERRA Southeast Championship
North ShelbyXTERRA Southeast ChampionshipMay 17-18Oak Mountain State ParkXTERRA returns to Oak Mountain State Park for the 2014 XTERRA Southeast Championship May 17-18. The full-distance championship race includes a 1.5-kilometer swim, a 30-kilometer mountain bike ride and a 10K trail run. Participants can race individually or as a relay team. There will also be … [Read more...]
UAB Piano Day
BirminghamUAB Piano DayMay 17, 10 a.m.Alys Stephens CenterUAB Piano Day will be May 17 at Reynolds-Kirschbaum Recital Hall at the Alys Stephens Center. Piano Day will kick off at 10 a.m. with a master class with Yakov Kasman, professor of piano and artist-in-residence at UAB. Participation is open to any intermediate or advanced level student. The … [Read more...]
Zoo Run 2014
Birmingham Zoo Run 2014May 17, 7:30 a.m.Birmingham ZooRun wild through the Birmingham Zoo to raise money for African painted dogs at the ninth annual Zoo Run 5K May 17. All participants will receive free admission to the zoo and the chance to purchase discounted admission tickets for family members on the day of the race. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. The 5K … [Read more...]
Wild South Fundraiser
BirminghamWild South EventMay 15, 5:30-8:30 p.m.Avondale Brewing CompanyAvondale Brewing Company will host a fundraiser for Wild South's Volunteer Wilderness Ranger program from 5:30-8:30 p.m. May 15 at 201 41st St. South, Birmingham. The event will feature live music by Ben Trexel and Friends. Tickets are $5. For more information, visit wildsouth.org or call … [Read more...]