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Join the Alabama Holocaust Education Center on September 10 for an exhilarating evening of music, art, and conversation at our annual "To Life," L'Chaim event. L'Chaim, which means ‘To Life,’ exemplifies the mission of the AHEC to use the history and lessons of the Holocaust to promote empathy and understanding in our world. This year's program features musician and advocate Daryl Davis. Through his inspiring experiences and music, Davis illustrates how empathy, dialogue, and bridge-building overcome division and foster understanding. Designed to immerse you in a powerful experience, we will also feature a variety of national and local celebrities, poets, musicians and other surprises! Bring your whole family for a night to remember!
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The Grammy-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, a multifaceted group of four accomplished musicians, brings new energy to the stage with diverse programs from Bluegrass to Bach, often playing to sold-out audiences worldwide.
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Join Snoopy and the gang as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes and celebrate the joy of friendship. - Emma Taylor Theatre for Youth Series
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Join us for an extraordinary evening with acclaimed author Paul Kingsnorth as he dives into the urgent theme of " Resisting the Machine." Explore thought-provoking insights on reclaiming our humanity in an increasingly mechanized world. Kingsnorth, known for his profound reflections on nature and society, promises to inspire and challenge us to reconsider our relationship with technology and the environment. Don't miss the unique opportunity to engage in meaningful disclosure with Paul and special guests Rod Dreher and Jason Baxter. Presented by Tactical Faith
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Follow along as we venture through American playwright, Henrietta Leavitt’s tale of how her passion for discovery enabled astronomy to map the sky and, in the process, determine our exact place in the universe. - Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman Theatre and Dance Series
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Join Nashville singer-songwriters and resident lovebirds for With Gratitude: An Evening with Ellie and Drew Holcomb! Known for their haunting melodies and good-natured humor, approach the season of Thanksgiving and Christmas encouraged and refreshed. Drew Holcomb is the lead singer in Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors. Their most recent album, Strangers No More, is their most critically acclaimed work, earning a number one Americana single in “Find Your People.” Ellie, who joined the Neighbors on tour following their marriage in 2006, has since found award-winning success as a solo Christian singer-songwriter and best-selling author. Her new album, All My Days, was released in April 2024 and is a beautiful collection of Psalms. Presented by the Portraits of Hope and the Samford University Wright Center.
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Experience this heartfelt Broadway musical about Margaret and her intellectually disabled daughter Clara touring 1950s Italy. When Clara falls for Italian Fabrizio, Margaret’s protective nature softens. The music-accompanied story emphasizes first love and the desire to see and love the best in each other. - Dr. Chandler and Jane Paris Smith Opera Series
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Founded in 1978, GRAMMY® Award-winning Chanticleer is renowned for its diverse repertoire and skill. Based in San Francisco, the ensemble has sold over a million records and performed globally.
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The Busch Trio, formed at the Royal College of Music in London by Omri Epstein, Mathieu van Bellen and Ori Epstein, has become a leading ensemble. They perform regularly in Europe and the US, receiving praise and winning awards in several countries.
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The Samford Dance Company will share the stage with Birmingham’s own Sanspointe Dance Company for their performance of Blank Slate. A program of varied dance styles, Blank Slate will illustrate the people and experiences that add color to our lives. It is these colors that represent how we see and interpret the world around us. Through the art of dance, Samford and Sanspointe seek to encourage the audience to bask in the richness of their own colorful lives. - Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman Theatre and Dance Series
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The musical Godspell is the Gospel of Matthew set to music. Written in 1971, its original production reflected that era. The idea was to represent Christianity in 1971. - Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman Theatre and Dance Series
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Richard Goode, a renowned interpreter of Classical and Romantic music, is celebrated for his emotionally powerful performances and acclaimed Nonesuch recordings. He has performed with major orchestras, at prestigious venues, and his masterclasses are highly regarded.
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The Tempest features a crew of shipwrecked men on a magical island and who are tormented by an old wizard and his magical servants. - Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman Theatre and Dance Series
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