The Birmingham Public Library (BPL) will host another poetry slam July 1, at the Central Library. Bards & Brews showcases both veteran slammers and first-timers.Held on the first Friday of each month, slams are emceed by poetry slam events director Brian “Voice Porter” Hawkins. Each contestant contributes $5 to the pot, and winner takes all. Southern Fried Slam rules … [Read more...]

Who can forget the iconic video from 1989 that made everyone want to "fall in love?" From that megahit "Wicked Game," to songs like "Baby Did A Bad, Bad Thing," singer, songwriter, and actor, Chris Isaak is master for balancing the ecstasy of romance with the agony of pure heartbreak. Throughout his impressive recording career Isaak has tunefully and artfully explored the good, … [Read more...]

Welcome back to your glory days. Where you can act like you're 20 again -- for one night at least. Take a step into the backyard of the ASC's ArtPlay house, and it will be like stepping back in time as good friends, cold beer, warm weather, and the chilled-out grooves from Downright welcome you. So get a sitter if you have to. And join us for a rewind of old school fun from … [Read more...]

Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Groove Daddy has been playing and performing together since the early 1990s. The band plays Rhythm & Blues, Rock & Roll, Jazz, Motown, Ballads, Funk and Contemporary Gospel. The band also features originals written by Marc Phillips, some of which can be heard on his first solo recording "Color Me His".The band's experience both in live … [Read more...]

Ben Sollee wants you to experience all the beauty and banality that life has to offer. It’s a serious request, and his enthusiasm is genuine. Armed with a cello, Sollee is canvassing the country, sometimes by bicycle, imploring folks to rediscover the connections between music, art, film, dance, their community, and personal relationships.Ticket Information$12 adv/ … [Read more...]