Community Calendar

Young artists in grades 6-8 continue to improve upon their art-making skills with a focus on foundations and conceptual thinking.

Young artists who wish to apply to the Alabama School of Fine Arts will receive guidance during the application process including portfolio review and development.

All skill levels are welcome.

Computer and Smartphone tutoring for adults at three FOCUS 50+ locations. Available for 9 weeks. Register HERE: https://lift.culverhouse.ua.edu/classes/computer-skills-training/

City Center Art for high school students is a rigorous multi-media art class with a balance of foundations/essential skills and independent projects. With guidance from the teaching artist, students will increase their observational drawing skills, further their technical control of various mediums and develop and execute individually conceived projects to further their technical control of various mediums and strengthen their conceptual skills.

In addition, students will learn about art-related careers and opportunities. Juniors and seniors receive guidance for college applications and essays while building visual arts portfolios to increase college opportunities.

All skill levels are welcome.

Church at State (CAST) and The Alabama State University Counseling Education Student Association (CESA) are collaborating with Preston and Jackie-Hill Perry, James Aladerin, Matt Gilman, Olivia Buckels, and The Ramp to host a time of Worship and Word at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome on The Alabama State University campus. The event is free, but registration is required. CAST will give away student scholarships, gift cards, basic hygiene items, and other student necessities. Visit forchristconference.com for more information about the conference and how to register.

CCT Presents the musical Come From Away opening Sept. 10
Moments after the World Trade Center disaster on September 11, 2001, U.S. airspace was closed. Planes on lengthy flights didn’t have enough fuel to get back where they started from. One after another 38 planes were diverted to a remote air base in Gander, Newfoundland. Everyone was mystified; everyone was terrified. Nobody knew what was going on. And they were stuck on the planes.
How do you make a musical about that?
When the world seemed darkest, the people of Gander took those 7,000 strangers under their wings — with a place to stay and plenty to eat, medicine, clothing and comfort. Even the pets were rescued from luggage holds and taken to shelter.
Come From Away tells the remarkable stories of the stranded passengers and the warm-hearted Gander residents.
The ensemble cast brings to life the mayor of Gander, the pilot who followed her childhood dream, the young woman whose first day as a news reporter was September 11, the Middle Eastern passenger, the New York mom trying desperately to reach her firefighter son and many more.
Mike Box directs this Tony Award-winning musical by Irene Sankoff and David Hein.
Cast members include John Hutchinson, Justin Gipson, Lesley Anne Roberts, Malinda Powers, Candan Alexandria Sarp, Steven Alsip, Kat Hewitt, Zach Petrie, Jennifer Poole Precht, Shadoe Valentin, Xavier Johnson and Melissa Laster.
Greg Wiggins is music director and Jacqueline Bodet Stepan is choreographer.
Come From Away will be presented for two four-day weekends, opening Thursday, September 10, and closing Sunday, September 20. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and at 2:30 p.m. Sundays.
Tickets are available via the CCT website, cctshows.com. Some tickets may be available at the door. Cost is $20 for adults; $17 for seniors; and $15 for students and active military.
Chickasaw Civic Theatre is at 801 Iroquois Street, Chickasaw. For further information, visit cctshows.com or call 251.457.8887.

Computer and Smartphone tutoring for adults at three FOCUS 50+ locations. Available for 9 weeks. Register HERE: https://lift.culverhouse.ua.edu/classes/computer-skills-training/

Church at State (CAST) and The Alabama State University Counseling Education Student Association (CESA) are collaborating with Preston and Jackie-Hill Perry, James Aladerin, Matt Gilman, Olivia Buckels, and The Ramp to host a time of Worship and Word at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome on The Alabama State University campus. The event is free, but registration is required. CAST will give away student scholarships, gift cards, basic hygiene items, and other student necessities. Visit forchristconference.com for more information about the conference and how to register.

CCT Presents the musical Come From Away opening Sept. 10
Moments after the World Trade Center disaster on September 11, 2001, U.S. airspace was closed. Planes on lengthy flights didn’t have enough fuel to get back where they started from. One after another 38 planes were diverted to a remote air base in Gander, Newfoundland. Everyone was mystified; everyone was terrified. Nobody knew what was going on. And they were stuck on the planes.
How do you make a musical about that?
When the world seemed darkest, the people of Gander took those 7,000 strangers under their wings — with a place to stay and plenty to eat, medicine, clothing and comfort. Even the pets were rescued from luggage holds and taken to shelter.
Come From Away tells the remarkable stories of the stranded passengers and the warm-hearted Gander residents.
The ensemble cast brings to life the mayor of Gander, the pilot who followed her childhood dream, the young woman whose first day as a news reporter was September 11, the Middle Eastern passenger, the New York mom trying desperately to reach her firefighter son and many more.
Mike Box directs this Tony Award-winning musical by Irene Sankoff and David Hein.
Cast members include John Hutchinson, Justin Gipson, Lesley Anne Roberts, Malinda Powers, Candan Alexandria Sarp, Steven Alsip, Kat Hewitt, Zach Petrie, Jennifer Poole Precht, Shadoe Valentin, Xavier Johnson and Melissa Laster.
Greg Wiggins is music director and Jacqueline Bodet Stepan is choreographer.
Come From Away will be presented for two four-day weekends, opening Thursday, September 10, and closing Sunday, September 20. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and at 2:30 p.m. Sundays.
Tickets are available via the CCT website, cctshows.com. Some tickets may be available at the door. Cost is $20 for adults; $17 for seniors; and $15 for students and active military.
Chickasaw Civic Theatre is at 801 Iroquois Street, Chickasaw. For further information, visit cctshows.com or call 251.457.8887.

Kids Markets is excited to be partnering with Oktoberfest hosted by Cahaba Brewing Company to bring young entrepreneurs into the fun! Our kid vendors will be setting up shop, selling everything from handmade creations and tasty treats to toys, games, and more. They’ll meet customers, earn money, and get real hands-on experience running their own businesses—all while being part of an exciting Oktoberfest celebration!

And there’s still time for your child to join us! Kids Markets is handling all kid vendor registration, so if your child has a business idea or something they’d love to sell, sign up today and let them experience being an entrepreneur for the day!

Computer and Smartphone tutoring for adults at three FOCUS 50+ locations. Available for 9 weeks. Register HERE: https://lift.culverhouse.ua.edu/classes/computer-skills-training/