The 10th annual Pointe Ball, the Alabama Ballet’s largest fundraiser, will be Jan. 29 at Saks Fifth Avenue. This will mark the sixth year that Saks will host the gala in support of the Alabama Ballet.This year’s theme is “Arabesque.” 3 Graces Design is taking a playful spin on the name of a classic ballet position and creating a fanciful Moroccan-inspired décor.The ball … [Read more...]

The Alabama Symphony Orchestra will present a Viennese Celebration Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. at the Alabama Theatre.Christopher Confessore will conduct.The program includes Viennese waltzes and polkas with guest soloist Layla Claire. Guests will hear Strauss’s “Overture to Fledermaus” and “Aschenbrodel Overture,” Brahms’ “Hungarian Dances” and Mozart’s “Porgi Armor” from … [Read more...]

The seventh annual Red Nose Run, which benefits the HRonald McDonald House, is set for Jan. 6 at SoHo in Homewood.The 10-mile run starts at 7 a.m., and the 5K run/ walk starts at 8 a.m.Kids can participate in the One Mile Fun Run, which begins at 9:30 a.m., with real Ringling Brothers clowns and Ronald McDonald on hand. Others can run or walk the 5K- and 10-mile … [Read more...]

The Alabama Symphony Orchestra will present the Von Trapp Family Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. at the Alabama Theatre. The great-grandchildren of Capt. Von Trapp and Maria, whose lives were featured in “The Sound of Music,” will join the ASO for the performance. Sofia, Melanie, Amanda and Justin Von Trapp will perform familiar classics from the movie as well as other holiday favorites. … [Read more...]

The Red Mountain Theatre Company will present “Home for the Holidays” Dec. 9-19 at the RMTC Cabaret Theatre. Performers include members of the RMTC Youth Programs, Charles Haines, Davis Haines, Erika McMillan, Belinda George Peoples and Kristen Bowden Sharp. Those who attend also can take a "Walk Through Bethlehem" and meet the new RMTC Rockettes. Show times are Thurs.-Sat. at … [Read more...]