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Paul Pitts, who has sung coveted operatic tenor lead roles such as Don Jose in Bizet's "Carmen, Rodolfo in Puccini's "La Boheme", and Cavaradossi in Puccini's "Tosca" in New York, will be presenting his one-man play, "The Scribe", on Sunday, February 16th, 2025 at The Spencer Church of The Nazarene in Brent, Alabama. "The Scribe" is an on-going, award-winning stage play that has been performed by Paul Pitts in over 100 countries on 7 continents around the world. And on Sunday in Brent, the play...
February 11, 2025 – HUNTSVILLE, AL – The Second-annual Business of Space Conference will address opportunities and barriers in the new space economy through industry-academia collaboration. The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) College of Business will once again host the Business of Space Conference, uniting space industry professionals with academics and policy researchers from across the nation to focus on creating solutions through partnerships while addressing both opp...
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a...
Excitement Builds as the Renowned Actor and Speaker Heads to the Heart of Alabama Gadsden, Alabama, is abuzz with excitement as it prepares to welcome Kirk Cameron, the renowned actor, producer, and speaker, for a special event that promises to be both inspirational and memorable. Known for his roles in hit television series like "Growing Pains" and films such as "Fireproof," Cameron has also made a significant impact through his work as a Christian speaker and author. His visit to Gadsden is...
The Montgomery Chapter 102 of the Air and Space Forces Association would like to invite you to join them for an issues luncheon on 6 March at the Maxwell Club. Sign-in begins at 11:00, and the luncheon starts at 11:30. The guest speaker is Mr. Raymond T. "Donk" Strasburger, Executive Director for the Commander & President of Air University. Reserve a spot at https://afa102.net/2025/02/afa-air-force-issues-luncheon/...
While Tchaikovsky was a Russian Romantic era composer, some of his most famous compositions are synonymous with ballet such as "The Nutcracker", "The Sleeping Beauty", and "Swan Lake". As such, in spite of Tchaikovsky's Russian heritage and the current crisis between Russia and the Ukraine, The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine will be performing his "Swan Lake" and "The Sleeping Beauty" ballets throughout Alabama in March of 2025. Featuring the original choreography of Petipa and Ivanov, The...
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a l...
Event Notice: A History of Music in Alabama and Huntsville What: The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) will host "A History of Music in Alabama and Huntsville" in partnership with the City of Huntsville's Music Office and Downtown Huntsville, Inc. This event will feature local historian William Hampton and Huntsville Music Board member Codie Gopher, who will delve into the rich music history of the area and highlight the contributions of the black community. Performances by the UAH...
MARION, AL - The nation's oldest military junior college, Marion Military Institute, is inviting people to "Come see where American Ideals still matter" this Saturday, February 22nd, 2025, from 8AM until 1:30PM for its college preview day. Located in Marion, Alabama in Perry County, "MMI", as Marion Military Institute is commonly known as, is one of four junior military colleges in the United States that is authorized to commission qualified cadets as officers in the U.S. Army after only two...
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a...
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a...
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a...
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is held annually in Washington D. C. to celebrate the Japanese cherry trees that were given to Washington D.C. by Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo City on March 27th, 1912. The trees were a symbolic gift to enhance the friendship between the United States and Japan. And the festival is held annually to try and coincide with the peak blossom times of the cherry trees. The National Cherry Blossom Festival features a parade, fireworks, concerts, and special exhibits...
December 16, 2024 - SYLACAUGA, AL - Christmas magic is arriving early this year at Indian Valley Elementary School! On Tuesday, December 17, Bryan Taunton, Sylacauga's own "Santa Claus", will make a special emergency landing via LifeSaver helicopter to pick up letters to Santa. Santa's sleigh is temporarily grounded due to some technical issues, but with the help of LifeSaver, Santa will still ensure the children's Christmas wishes make it to the North Pole. The festive fly-in is set to take...
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a...
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (DEC 18, 2024) – The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) will honor the leadership legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a new Leadership Breakfast event that showcases community leaders who are working to improve everyone's outlook. The inaugural theme is "Leaders Shaping the Business Community of The Future." The UAH Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in the Student Services Building, Room 1...
December 26, 2024 - MONTGOMERY, AL - The annual graveside wreath-laying and memorial service marking the 72nd anniversary of the death of country music legend Hank Williams will take place at Montgomery's Oakwood Cemetery Annex, located at 1304 Upper Wetumpka Road, on Wednesday, January 1, at 10 a.m. Sponsored and organized by the Hank Williams Museum, the service will feature music performed by the Sheppard Family Band, whose members are cousins of Williams' first wife, Audrey Sheppard...
The Twelve Days of Christmas are from Christmas until Epiphany on January 06th. Therefore, we are still in the midst of the Christmas Season. However, for those wanting to celebrate the arrival of the New Year in-between Christmas and Epiphany, The Alabama Symphony Orchestra is holding their annual New Year's Eve concert entitled "A Viennese Celebration!" on December 31st, 2024 at 6PM in the Jemison Concert Hall of the Alys Stephens Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Modeled after the New Year's...
January 1, 2025–Alabama Eagle Forum has extended the early bird registration discount rate for their Jan. 31 Policy Conference through January 3rd. Previously, the early bird rate was set to expire December 31st. Those who register through January 3rd can do so for $50. From Jan 4th onward, the regular rate of $70 will apply. The one day conference will be held on Friday, January 31st from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM at Birmingham First Baptist Church, 2209 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL. Registration a...
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a...
Thanks to a rather lukewarm live music season in 2024, the music fest and concert scene is ready to come back to life in 2025. What does the year hold in store, and will 2025 be the comeback year for live music? Way.com looks at what went wrong in 2024 and why it could go right in 2025. 2024 is apparently the year the music (festival) died. Why? Think cancellations, and not just here in the U.S., but worldwide. South California's Desert Daze, Virginia's Blue Ridge Rock Festival, and the latest...
January 7, 2025 - HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Experience new music for a new year with the Constellation Concert Series presented by The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) Department of Music. UAH is a part of The University of Alabama System. "We are excited to announce the spring 2025 series," says Ron Guthrie, UAH performing arts operations coordinator. "All three events feature our own music faculty as solo artists and collaborators." The series opens on Tuesday, Jan. 14, with a c...
Montgomery Area Non-Traditional Equestrians are holding a series of memory clinics on January 15, January 22, January 29, February 5, and February 12. These will be ground classes only so no riding is involved. Clinics started at 10:30 a.m. CST The clinics will be held at 3699 Wallahatchie Road in Pike Road, AL 36064. There is a potential for cold weather so steps are being made to make sure that the participants stay warm. A lunch will be provided. For more information email...
What: The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) will honor the leadership legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a new Leadership Breakfast event that will focus on the leadership principles set forth by Dr. King and showcase leaders in our community who are making our futures brighter. The inaugural theme is “Leaders Shaping the Business Community of The Future.” Registration for the event is full. When: Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Where: UAH Campus: Student Ser...
