May 01 Wednesday
Today’s media environments are awash in conspiracy theories, half-truths, and outright lies. Determining what is truth and what is deliberate deception is more difficult than ever. To gainsome clarity on the media landscape and current challenges posed by misinformation and inciting speech, our speakers will discuss two historical examples of propaganda and hatespeech in the twentieth century.
Jonathan Wiesen will explore how propaganda worked in Nazi-controlled Europe and offer visual and linguistic examples of xenophobia and anti-Jewish stereotyping. Jordan Kiper will discuss hate propaganda in the Balkans in the 1990s and explore hate speech – and dangerous speech –associated with ongoing debates regarding the ideology of collective violence and mass atrocity crimes. We hope that participants in this panel might learn to recognize common tropes and methods of hate mongering and propaganda in past and learn to recognize similar phenomena today.
Rojo has been doing Pub Quiz Trivia Night every Wednesday night since 2008! Different hosts rotate through the month. Bring yourself or a group. Winning team gets a $120 Rojo Gift Card plus second and third prizes. Free to play, but must purchase food or drinks. The fun starts at 7:15pm and lasts until around 9:30.
This event runs from Mar 6, 2024 to Nov 13, 2024 and happens every:Wednesdays: 7:15pm - 9:30pm
May 02 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.
The National Day of Prayer is an annual day of observance designated by the United States Congress and held on the first Thursday of May each year, when people are asked to turn to God in prayer, meditation, praise, and worship. A proclamation is signed each year by the president, encouraging all Americans to pray on this day.
May 03 Friday
ARE WE THERE YET?, Spring 2024 show from GULF COAST CHORALE
Rojo is now open again late night on Friday and Saturday nights! Our bar stays open until midnight or later on these nights. Special $8 secret cocktail available too! Our kitchen closes at 10pm, so be sure to get your order in by then and eat late! Call us if you ever want a late-night party on the weekend.
May 04 Saturday
May The Fourth is BACK!!!
Join us as we celebrate the return of one of our favorite "holidays" here at the Exploreum.We will have special, space-themed activities scheduled through out the day for all ages.
Costumes (family friendly) are encouraged as always.
We will be showing our regular PCI Digital Dome movies throughout the day, then having a special showing of the Star Wars classic, A New Hope, that afternoon. Space is limited for that one time showing so guests will need to reserve their space upon arrival. First come, first served. No advanced ticket sales.
General Admission for non-members. FREE for Exploreum members. (A New Hope additional fee for members.)
Saturday, May 4, 2024, 8:00AM. 3rd Annual Steps Against Melanoma Run/Walk.
All participants who register and raise or self-donate $50 or more will receive a 2024 Steps Against Melanoma T-shirt—all proceeds benefitting AIM atMelanoma Foundation. Veterans Park, 4800 Valleydale Rd, Meadowbrook, AL 35242.
For more information visit Steps Against Melanoma - Birmingham 2024 - Campaign (aimatmelanoma.org)
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