- Journal photos by Jordan Wald. Guests gathered at McWane Science Center on Jan. 19 to celebrate the opening of an exhibit on genomic science, presented in partnership with UAB Medicine. “Genome: Unlocking Life's Code” is the first state-of-the-art exhibit about genomic science, according to the Smithsonian Institution, which created the exhibit in partnership with the … [Read more...]
Waging War on Cancer: O’Neal Industries Gives UAB Its Largest Grant Ever to Expand Cancer Research
Craft O’Neal, chairman and CEO of O’Neal Industries, above, at the press conference to announce a $30 million gift from O’Neal Industries to UAB’s Comprehensive Cancer Center – the largest single gift ever received by UAB. A $30 million gift from O’Neal Industries to UAB’s Comprehensive Cancer Center – the largest single gift ever received by UAB – gives the center leverage to … [Read more...]
Birmingham New Music Festival 2018 at UAB
This free festival kicks off at 7 p.m. with a performance featuring electroacoustic music by Alabama and regional composers Monroe Golden, Holland Hopson, Joe L. Alexander, Brian C. Moon, Joel Nelson, Geni Skendo, and Ladonna Smith. This event will include performances by Craig Hultgren (cello) and Davey Williams (guitar). … [Read more...]
k.d. lang: Ingénue Redux
The 25th anniversary celebration of the Grammy-award winning, critically acclaimed album Ingénue continues as k.d. lang brings a live performance to Birmingham on her Ingénue Redux tour. A pre-concert party will take place before k.d. lang takes the stage in the lower lobby at 7pm for drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment by 2018 LOCAL artist Chelsey … [Read more...]
ASO Unwined: Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony
The ASO is partnering with Desert Island Supply Company, a non profit dedicated to helping students develop the creative tools they need to explore and document their world. The piece acts as a musical postcard, documenting Mendelssohn's travels through Italy. … [Read more...]
