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Art in the Garden featuring James Farmer is Saturday

Art in the Garden featuring James Farmer is Saturday

The Jule Collins Smith Museum is hosting the third annual Art in the Garden event this Saturday, April 14th, with events beginning at 4:30 p.m.

There will be a silent auction, delicious food and wine, and of course, special guest James Farmer, who will be giving a demonstrationon how to live the "Garden Life".

Tickets cost $75 per person and proceeds will benefit the Jule Collins Smith Museum's exhibitions and educational programs.

To order tickets, call 334-844-3005.  For further information on this event, click here.

Auburn University Theatre Department presents "Sylvia"

Auburn University Theatre Department presents "Sylvia"

Auburn University Theatre in the College of Liberal Arts continues its 2011-2012 season with the A.R. Gurney comedy "Sylvia," opening April 12 on the mainstage of the Telfair Peet Theatre.

"Sylvia" runs April 12-14 and 17-20 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee performance April 15 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online at www.auburnuniversitytheatre.org, or by phone at (334) 844-4154. Tickets are free for students and $15 for the general public.

For more information about the play, click here.

Source: Auburn University Office of Communications and Marketing

Rug braiding lessons, herbs, gardening featured at Pioneer Park's Second Saturday

Rug braiding lessons, herbs, gardening featured at Pioneer Park's Second Saturday

In keeping with its focus on life in the 1850s in east central Alabama, Pioneer Park offers a new rug braiding workshop at Second Saturday this week.  Francine Tucker of Opelika teaches free lessons on the early Alabama folk art which not only provided a creative outlet, but kept chilly winds from coming through drafty floorboards.  Classes are in the log cabin and those wishing to participate need bring only a needle, thread and a supply of 15” long strips of cloth, one to two inches wide.  The free class begins at 10 a.m. CST and lasts till noon.

Horticulturist Tia Gonzalez returns to Pioneer Park’s Herb Garden this spring to conduct a garden "Walk 'n' Talk,"  from 9 a.m.to 10:30 a.m. CST.  Her talk includes what to be doing at this time of the year in the garden, what herbs thrive in this zone, which herbs are best planted in spring, and tips for successful herb growing.  The fee is $10, payable Saturday morning.

2012 Spring Invitational Exhibition Now on Display

2012 Spring Invitational Exhibition Now on Display

Auburn, Ala. - Come join the Auburn Arts Association as they celebrate the works of 13 artists featured in the Spring Invitational at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center Gallery. A drop-in reception will be held on Friday, April 13 from 4 - 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend and explore unique works, enjoy refreshments, and talk with the artists and fellow art enthusiasts.

The 2012 Spring Invitational features 31 works by 13 artists, including former Auburn University faculty members, graduates, and former Auburn residents who now reside in Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Works on display include paintings, encaustic and mixed media works, collages, digital videos, and photographs.

Tallassee Jazz Fest line-up features groups from across the state

Tallassee Jazz Fest line-up features groups from across the state

We are very excited to announce the lineup for the Second Annual Tallassee Jazz Fest at Southside Middle School in Tallassee!

 

This year, we are featuring the University of Alabama and Auburn University bands, as well as Troy University; Saraland High School (Mobile); Minor High School (Birmingham); the Phenix City Big Band from Central High School; Elmore County High School (Eclectic); and professional ensembles the Montgomery Recreators and the Auburn Knights.

 

Our performance lineup is as follows:

 

SATURDAY, APRIL 14

5:00 - Southside Middle School 7th Grade Jazz Band

5:30 - University of Alabama Two O'Clock Jazz Band

6:00 - Saraland High School Jazz Band

6:30 - Southside Middle School 8th Grade Jazz Band

Tallassee Jazz Fest line-up features groups from across the state

Tallassee Jazz Fest line-up features groups from across the state

We are very excited to announce the lineup for the Second Annual Tallassee Jazz Fest at Southside Middle School in Tallassee!

 

This year, we are featuring the University of Alabama and Auburn University bands, as well as Troy University; Saraland High School (Mobile); Minor High School (Birmingham); the Phenix City Big Band from Central High School; Elmore County High School (Eclectic); and professional ensembles the Montgomery Recreators and the Auburn Knights.

 

Our performance lineup is as follows:

 

SATURDAY, APRIL 14

5:00 - Southside Middle School 7th Grade Jazz Band

5:30 - University of Alabama Two O'Clock Jazz Band

6:00 - Saraland High School Jazz Band

6:30 - Southside Middle School 8th Grade Jazz Band

Anthony Hamilton & Reuben Studdard are coming to MPAC

Anthony Hamilton & Reuben Studdard are coming to MPAC

R&B singer/songwriter Anthony Hamilton and American Idol Reuben Studdard will be performing at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre on Thursday, May 3rd at 7:00 p.m.  Tickets are on sale now.

Anthony Cornelius Hamilton (born January 28, 1971) is an American R&B, and soul singer-songwriter, and record producer who rose to fame with his platinum-selling second studio album Comin’ from Where I’m From (2003), which featured the singles “Comin’ from Where I’m From” and “Charlene.”
Hamilton was born in Charlotte, North Carolina.[1] He first discovered his talent while singing in his church’s choir at age ten. He also attended South Mecklenburg High School and sang with their award winning choir under the direction of Mark Setzer. In 1993, he left Charlotte and headed to New York City, where he signed with Andre Harrell’s Uptown Records. In 2000, he joined soul singer D’Angelo’s international tour in promotion of the Voodoo album, on which he sang backup.