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North America's largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in Birmingham, AL! Solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!

Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults.

Each ticket includes our signature award-winning mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.

Happens on the following Dates:
Dec 6, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Dec 20, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)

Music in the Side Room at Rojo by the Old City Champs. (Charles Arndt, Tommy Prewitt, Michael Swann and Greg Slamen. Pub rock and roll.) Check out some of their music here: https://oldcitychamps.bandcamp.com/

Free show! And there will be a bartender taking food and drink orders in the Side Room as well.

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.

Hi-Noon guests often say, "it feels like home".

New Year's Eve at Rojo! We are doing an early show this year with the Veeries from 7:30-10pm in the Side Room. Champagne Toast at Midnight. Show is free!! Veeries is a psychadelic southern Indie band. Hear their music here: https://veeries.bandcamp.com/

North America's largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in Birmingham, AL! Solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!

Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults.

Each ticket includes our signature award-winning mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.

Happens on the following Dates:
Dec 6, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Dec 20, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)

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.

Hi-Noon guests often say, "it feels like home".

January 2026 The Mobile Arts Council (MAC) is proud to open the new year with three powerful exhibitions showcasing regional artists whose work explores transformation, identity, and the spaces between inner and outer worlds. Opening simultaneously in January 2026, these exhibitions—Liminal Spaces by Savannah Asmus, Sacred Forms by Tiersha Laird, and Groundwork by Brittany Norman invite viewers into atmospheric, ethereal, and deeply human visual experiences.

Join us on January 11, 2026, 4:30pm at The Haunted Book Shop for an exclusive afternoon with Gabriella Saab as she presents her latest historical novel, The Star Society. This in-conversation event will offer an intimate look at the inspirations behind the novel along with a signing line and photo op with Gabriella.

In The Star Society, the captivating tale of two extraordinary sisters will transport readers from the shadows of the Dutch Resistance to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Inspired by the indomitable spirit of Audrey Hepburn, this gripping story follows Ada and Ingrid as they reunite after World War II, embarking on a journey of justice, survival, and secrets amid the backdrop of the Red Scare in Hollywood.

Gabriella Saab will share insights into the creation of her characters, Ada and Ingrid, highlighting their distinct paths from war-torn Europe to the charged atmosphere of Cold War America. Following the discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to get their copies of The Star Society signed by the author herself. Whether you're a history buff, a lover of compelling women's narratives, or simply a fan of beautifully crafted fiction, this event promises to engage and inspire.

Jodie Cain Smith, event coordinator with The Haunted Book Shop, praises Gabriella's work, "Beautifully crafted historical fiction that weaves a rich and tense narrative with moments of history that fascinate us. I've loved each of her previous books and cannot wait to read The Star Society!"

Don't miss the chance to explore the complex layers of justice, identity, and reconciliation in an era marked by political paranoia and cinematic dazzle. Please join us at The Haunted Book Shop for a memorable evening steeped in the intrigue and emotional depth of Gabriella Saab's remarkable storytelling.

Book purchase from The Haunted Book Shop is required for attendance.

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.

Hi-Noon guests often say, "it feels like home".

Join us on January 16th at The Haunted Book Shop for a book launch party with Jodie Cain Smith as she presents her latest novel, Black Clouds, the second installment in her Brackish Waters Series. Guests will enjoy a meet-and-greet with the author, light refreshments, and a one-night-only Jodie Cain Smith-themed cocktail menu available next door at Alchemy Tavern. Guests (21+) may grab a to-go cocktail at Alchemy then join the party in the bookstore. (You know you want to sample a Boozy Bellefontaine, a Saucy Swamp Water, or whatever else Jodie and the Alchemy bartenders will concoct!)

As a special treat, a one-night-only popup shop featuring Maragild jewelry will be onsite. Maragild was born on the beaches of Fort Morgan, Alabama, where local artist Amanda Gibson picked up a few shells and bones and imagined them gleaming in gold. Each piece is foraged, crafted, and gilded by hand. A portion of every sale supports Alabama coastal conservation nonprofits working to protect the waters and wildlife that inspire us all.

But at this party, the real star of the show is Jodie's new book. Black Clouds continues the harrowing tale of Jules, whose brief respite is upended by the resurgence of old adversaries and the emergence of new dangers that target the heart of her family.

About Black Clouds:

When monsters come for your kid, you go after the monsters.

Jules wants nothing more than to recover from the injuries sustained during her captivity and to live peacefully with her family, but in Bellefontaine, wishes are rarely granted. With her former captor missing and new threats on the horizon, Jules sense of peace and relief is shattered. The Knights may be down, but they are heading back up to come for Jules through the ones she loves. And they are aiming directly at the one she loves the most…

Book two of Jodie Cain Smith’s Brackish Waters Series goes back to Bellefontaine and back into the storm’s mouth in Black Clouds.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to get your copy of "Black Clouds" signed and to meet the mind behind the monsters of Bellefontaine. Book purchase from The Haunted Book Shop required to attend.