Apr 25 Thursday
The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa will host the annual Tuscaloosa County School System Fine Arts Showcase March 1-28, 2024 in The Arts Council Gallery and Black Box Theatre at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center. An exhibit of select visual art comprised of art students from the TCSS secondary schools will open on March 1 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. during the First Friday Art Walk. Each art teacher will select seven to ten pieces for the display in a variety of media. The exhibit will conclude on Thursday, March 28.
Also featured during the First Friday portion of the Showcase will be performances by the Brookwood Elementary Chorus, led by Amber Hartley, at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Tuscaloosa County High School Jazz Band.
Apr 26 Friday
Apr 27 Saturday
City Center Art is Space One Eleven’s afterschool studio art program for students of all skill levels and is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Through individually conceived projects and collaborations, young artists learn the elements of art and principles of design, strengthen foundation skills, and further their understanding of art criticism, art theory, and art history.
Teaching artists balance instruction between creating and responding—students make, discuss, and write about their work—thereby facilitating a transformative learning experience for young artists.Space One Eleven’s philosophy is to provide an environment in which young artists can learn, create, explore, and forge their own path into the world of art. All CCA students participate in the student art exhibition at the end of the semester.
Students are welcome to join the art class any time during the school year if seats are available. Class cost will be pro-rated for those who join later in the semester
The Exploreum Science Center is proud to announce an exclusive Cigar Night with local Havana Rey’s Cigar Shop & Lounge. Join us for a super limited event at the Exploreum in conjunction with our current exhibit, ¡Cuba!
We will have a brief discussion on the history of cigars, rolling techniques, and Q&A. Attendees will also have access to tour our ¡Cuba! exhibit as part of admission, featuring a replica of a cigar rolling shop in Cuba.
A designation area in our outdoor courtyard will be available for those who would like to try out their cigars on site. (Smoking in other areas is strictly prohibited.)Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 the day of the event (if available)
Ticket price includes one cigar ticket provided by Havana Rey’s as well as two drink tickets and light hors d’oeuvres.This is a strictly 21 and up only event. Valid ID required.
Havana Rey’s Cigar Shop & Lounge is a family-owned upscale cigar shop and lounge located in the HistoricMidtown Area of Mobile, Alabama. Havana Rey’s is named after the owner, Rey Mañas, who immigrated from Havana Cuba in 1959. After working in multiple cities throughout the United States, Rey and his family made Mobile, Alabama home. Rey’s strong entrepreneurship started with Cottage Hill Package Store, located in West Mobile. With the help of his sons, Andrew, Michael, and Patrick, Cottage Hill Package Store quickly became known for their humidor and large selection of premium hand rolled cigars.
Apr 29 Monday
Apr 30 Tuesday
May 01 Wednesday