Community Calendar

For over 60 years, Dr. Seuss’s illustrations have brought a visual realization to his fantastic and imaginary worlds. His artistic talent went far beyond the printed page and yet, to this day, his Secret Art Collection is virtually unknown to the general public. Throughout his lifetime, Theodor Seuss Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss) created paintings and sculpture, which he secreted away at the Dr. Seuss Estate.

Ann Jackson Gallery will share a compelling selection of artworks from The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, 2211 Seminole Drive SW, Huntsville, AL, Thursday, Jan. 29 – Saturday, Jan. 31. Visitors may explore and acquire works from Dr. Seuss’s best-known children’s books, as well as The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss, a mindexpanding collection based on decades of artwork, which Dr. Seuss created at night for his own personal pleasure. Perhaps the wackiest and most wonderful elements of the collection are Dr. Seuss’s three-dimensional “Unorthodox Taxidermy” sculptures with names such as Carbonic Walrus, Two-Horned Drouberhannis, and Goo-Goo-Eyed Tasmanian Wolghast, to name a few.

Resource competition increases gossip, and gossip shapes both reputations and resource allocation. Want to find out why? Come hear Dr. Hess's talk! 

From Dr. Hess: We investigate causal relationships among gossip, reputations, giving and receiving resources, and competition over resources. Evolutionary research aimed at uncovering the function(s) of gossip has found that some aspects of gossip behavior correlate with some kinds of cooperation. For example, we tend to share more gossip with those with whom we have close relationships, such as friends and romantic partners. However, few studies have explored the causal nature of links between between strategic, competitive gossip and how it impacts the distribution of benefits in groups, and almost no studies have been conducted in small scale societies. Here, working with Aka hunter-gatherers and Ngandu horticulturalists in the Central African Republic, as well as an international online sample, we use observational and experimental methods to investigate causal relationships among gossip and resource allocation. We look at how gossip impacts participants’ tendencies to allocate resources, and then at how competition over resources impacts participants’ tendencies to transmit gossip. We found clear evidence that gossip intensifies when there is competition for resources, and that gossip alters reputations, thereby impacting the receipt of benefits. We show that gossip relevance and valence impact how participants allocate resources. When participants themselves are competing over resources, the nature of the gossip they transmit is impacted by the value and scarcity of the contested resources.

For over 60 years, Dr. Seuss’s illustrations have brought a visual realization to his fantastic and imaginary worlds. His artistic talent went far beyond the printed page and yet, to this day, his Secret Art Collection is virtually unknown to the general public. Throughout his lifetime, Theodor Seuss Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss) created paintings and sculpture, which he secreted away at the Dr. Seuss Estate.

Ann Jackson Gallery will share a compelling selection of artworks from The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, 2211 Seminole Drive SW, Huntsville, AL, Thursday, Jan. 29 – Saturday, Jan. 31. Visitors may explore and acquire works from Dr. Seuss’s best-known children’s books, as well as The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss, a mindexpanding collection based on decades of artwork, which Dr. Seuss created at night for his own personal pleasure. Perhaps the wackiest and most wonderful elements of the collection are Dr. Seuss’s three-dimensional “Unorthodox Taxidermy” sculptures with names such as Carbonic Walrus, Two-Horned Drouberhannis, and Goo-Goo-Eyed Tasmanian Wolghast, to name a few.

Representatives from cruise lines, tour companies, resorts, and theme parks will be on hand at the annual AAA Travel Show, held at the Pelham Civic Center from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 31st. It is free and open to the public with no obligation. The event will also feature free seminars on various travel destinations throughout the day and door prizes will be given away every half hour. For more info, call 844-491-7543 or visit aaa.com/travelevents

EXCITING SHOW FEATURES INCLUDE:

• Free admission and parking
• Informative presentations from AAA preferred travel partners
• Limited-time offers and exclusive Member Benefits
• AAA Travel Advisors available to begin your vacation planning
• Door prizes

For over 60 years, Dr. Seuss’s illustrations have brought a visual realization to his fantastic and imaginary worlds. His artistic talent went far beyond the printed page and yet, to this day, his Secret Art Collection is virtually unknown to the general public. Throughout his lifetime, Theodor Seuss Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss) created paintings and sculpture, which he secreted away at the Dr. Seuss Estate.

Ann Jackson Gallery will share a compelling selection of artworks from The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, 2211 Seminole Drive SW, Huntsville, AL, Thursday, Jan. 29 – Saturday, Jan. 31. Visitors may explore and acquire works from Dr. Seuss’s best-known children’s books, as well as The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss, a mindexpanding collection based on decades of artwork, which Dr. Seuss created at night for his own personal pleasure. Perhaps the wackiest and most wonderful elements of the collection are Dr. Seuss’s three-dimensional “Unorthodox Taxidermy” sculptures with names such as Carbonic Walrus, Two-Horned Drouberhannis, and Goo-Goo-Eyed Tasmanian Wolghast, to name a few.

✨ A night of music + community
Join us for a high-energy showcase celebrating some of the most talented musicians and creatives in Montgomery! Expect incredible live sets, local vendors, bar service, lights, and all the good vibes you already know The Sanctuary delivers.
This special showcase highlights emerging and established artists — including a current PUSH Initiative musician — and gives our community a chance to discover who’s next.
🎶 Featuring performances by:
• Jamillah Bell
• Martin Zae, Demetrix & K-So Tsunami
• Willy Ed & the Big Happy Family
…plus more artists to be announced!
🛍️ Local Vendors
A curated lineup of makers + small businesses will be onsite — come hungry, curious, and ready to shop local.
🎧 Live Recording Opportunity
All sets will be recorded and artists will receive access to their audio!
Recording coordination by Tyson, Mike & Brian Carrillo.
🍹 Bar + Community Hang
A bar, open seating, and room to move — a perfect chance to meet new friends and reconnect with familiar faces.
🙌 Support Your Creative Scene
Your suggested $10 (or more if you’re able!) supports:
✔️ Artist payments
✔️ Production team + front of house
✔️ Keeping The Sanctuary’s community-driven music ecosystem alive
🌟 RSVP, share, invite your music-loving friends — let’s pack the house!
Want to vend or volunteer? Shoot us a message.
See you under the lights 🎶

The Young Concert Artists of 2025-26 visit Mobile along with Toby Appel on viola to kick off the new year with a celebration of strings.
As always, students are admitted free with ID. Join MCM for this exciting performance.

Elizondo:
Danzas Latinoamericanas for two cellos

Dohnányi:
Serenade in C Major, Op. 10, for string trio

- Intermission -

Schubert:
Quintet for 2 violins, viola and 2 cellos in C Major, D. 956

Free Computer & Smartphone Tutoring for Adults. One on One sessions available.

Dr. Robert Holm, USA Professor of Piano, and Dr. Benjamin Rollings, guest artist pianist, will present a two-piano faculty recital on Monday, February 2 at 5:00 p.m. in the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. The program will include music by Lutoslawsky, Mozart, Poulenc, and Rachmaninoff.

You can become a confident, skilled public speaker! Visit our weekly public speaking workshop for guidance, learning, practice, feedback, and fun. Lose the fear. Contact us now. Visiting is free. Tuesdays, 11:45 CT. Online. https://hinoonhsv.toastmastersclubs.org/

“If you can’t communicate and talk to other people and get across your ideas, you’re giving up your potential.” - Warren Buffet

Confidence is the first thing you will gain by participating in our workshop. By practicing public speaking, in our safe space, almost like magic, it quits being scary.

In Toastmasters you learn & practice presentation, listening, evaluation and leadership skills; overcome your fear of public speaking; boost your soft skills; develop your personal speaking style; and much more.

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