June 6 - June 12 2010

[We Are]

Sunday, June 6
-Tina Kay will do a reading and signing of her book "TKay's
Inspirationals: Walking In Your Season". Books will be available for
sale and for Tina to sign. Come out after church and get some good
food at Glory's Restaurant in the Fairfield Civic Center Complex while
you support Tina! 11am-2:30pm

-CALLING ALL TEENS! CALLING ALL TEENS!
Do you feel you have what it takes to be a great artist?
Talented, but just not sure how to go about showing it?
WELL WE ARE RTIST YOUTH COMMITTEE WANTS YOU!!!
W.A.R.( We Are aRists) Youth Committee WILL BE meeting on JUNE 6,
2010, 2pm-4pm, at Malcolm’s Reading Room (404 17th St N (Across the
street from the Carver Theater and Green Acres Chicken). At this
meeting you will be informed about upcoming events that cater to a
teens audience (open mics, art exhibitions, auditions etc.) Also you
will have the opportunity to create your own event along with gaining
valuable information to enhance your craft. We want all teen artists!
POETS, SINGERS, ACTORS,VISUAL ARTIST, DANCERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS and
lovers of the art. If you are tired of Birmingham not providing you
with a variety of outlets NOW IS TIME FOR YOUR VOICE TO BE HEARD!!
For more info email Jessica Lockett: mizzpoe...@yahoo.com or Monte
Young: xxninja...@aim.com

-On Sunday, June 6, 2010, 2pm The Preserve will again serve as the
host for central Alabama’s finest world-class jazz festival! This
festival embraces the music (Jazz) that is truly American in every
sense of the word. Jazz was born in the South, nurtured in America and
has now spread to practically every corner of the globe.

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Monday, June 7
-Birmingham Public Library presents: Pride and Passion: The African
American Baseball Experience
through June 11 at the Birmingham Public Library, 2100 Park Place
Birmingham, AL 35203 http://www.bplonline.org/programs

-TODDLER TALES:
Join us every Monday morning at 9:30 and 10:30 for stories, crafts,
and songs with Miss Tracy. Storytime is for ages 24-36 months and a
caregiver. Call 879-0497 to register. Emmet O'Neal Library,
Children's Department - 50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
http://www.eolib.org/

-Economic and Development Committee meetings,
3:00pm - 5:00pm - Location: City Hall chambers
this is the hearing to determine whether the sale of the Firehouse to
Walgreens will go forward.
http://blog.al.com/businessnews/2010/06/developer_of_walgreens_on_clai.html

-the Skool of Hip Hop and Dynasty Developments presents to you" MUSIC
MONDAYz"- a gathering of artists, music and art lovers and tastemakers
to celebrate each others gifts and enjoy good music and fellowship at
the start of the week!!!
Each week we open the stage to 7 artists w/radio ready and trial music
of all genres, we open the stage to spoken word artists and poets,the
setting is a canvas for the vision of photographers and artists!!

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Tuesday, June 8
-Birmingham Children's Choir Auditions and Registration
BCC welcomes children who love to sing! Choirs are offered for
singers, grades 1-12. Please contact Amanda Klimko at 916-SONG (7664)
for info or to schedule an audition.
through July 30. http://birminghamchildrenschoir.org

-Adult Hip Hop Dance
Come join us for Bham's hottest adult hip hop class taught by a
professional hip hop dancer from the Vulcan Performers professional
dance group. Let's get "funk N groovin" and learn today's hottest
moves! Phone Number: 205 792 4642. 2304 John Hawkins Parkway,
Hoover, Al 35244 www.bhamdance.com

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Wednesday, June 9
-Live Jazz with Sax Avenue - $7 admission
through February 26, 2011
Come groove to the melodic jazz sounds of Sax Avenue featuring
keyboardist Qkeeys. Enjoy smooth spoken word of some local artists.
205-202-5602
Coffee Shoppe, 2145 Bessemer Road, Birmingham, AL 35208
6:00 PM. http://www.coffeeshoppee.webs.com

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Thursday, June 10
-Kids Jam at West End Library - Music Making Fun!
(205) 226-4089. West End Library, 1348 Tuscaloosa Ave SW, Birmingham
Alabama 35211. 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Free!

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Saturday, June 12
-Community Out reach / Fun Day In The Park
11:00am - 6:00pm, Ensley/North Sherman Heights Park,1710 Slayden Ave.
Birmingham, AL
Praizer's for Christ is hosting a community out reach fun day in the
park for children of all ages 1-99. This day is to offer Birmingham &
all surrounding areas a fun filled day of the word of God thru the
arts. For more info contact: Sis.Sharon Colbert-Sanders
1(205)639-1770 keeper...@hotmail.com

-Second Saturday Listening Party - 4pm Free!
Urban Standard, 2320 Second Ave. N., Birmingham, AL 35203 http://www.bhammag.com
Join your fellow music and coffee lovers for an afternoon spent
listening to music reviewed in Birmingham magazine, coffee, snacks and
discussion in one of the city's hippest hangouts.