Animated Film ScreeningsSept. 8, 15, 22, 29Emmet O'Neal LibraryThe Emmet O’Neal Library in Mountain Brook will present a screening of a “technically audacious, gleefully wicked medieval animal fable” Sept. 8 as part of a series on the history of animated film. During the series, classic short films will be shown at 6 p.m. followed by a feature film at 6:30 p.m. This … [Read more...]

BirminghamIron Giant Percussion EnsembleSept. 7, 7:30 p.m.Alys Stephens CenterIron Giant Percussion Ensemble, a contemporary award-winning group, will perform at the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center’s Sirote Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7. The free event will feature the music of Sam Herman, Brett Huffman, Seth Noble and Justin Wallace. The center is at 1200 … [Read more...]

Birmingham“The Fantasticks”Sept. 5-13Terrific New TheatreTerrific New Theatre will open its season with “The Fantasticks,” the world’s longest-running musical, with performances Sept. 5-13. Show times are at 8 p.m. each night. Tickets are $25 except on Sept. 11, which is “pay what you can afford” Thursday. The theater accepts cash and checks only. TNT is at 2821 … [Read more...]

BirminghamFaculty Brass QuintetSept 4, noon-1 p.m.UAB HospitalThe UAB Faculty Brass Quintet will kick off a series of free First Thursday concerts at UAB Hospital Sept. 4. In partnership with the hospital, the group will perform from noon-1 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month through May. This is the second year of the series, which features performances by … [Read more...]

Mountain BrookBook LaunchSept. 4, 3:30-4:30 p.m.Emmet O'Neal LibraryBirmingham author Irene Latham will have a book launch party at the Emmet O’Neal Library in Mountain Brook from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 4. The event will introduce readers to Latham’s new book of children’s poetry, “Dear Wandering Wildebeest.” The author of “Leaving Gee’s Bend” and “Don’t Feed the … [Read more...]