EVENTS MARCH 6 – MARCH 20

THURSDAY, MARCH 6

KENTUCK ART NIGHT

WHEN: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

COST: Free

WHERE: 503 Main Ave, Northport

PHONE: 758.1257

LINK: kentuck.org

DESCRIPTION: Kentuck will celebrate the new TEMP Gallery exhibit by Barry Graham and Laura Brookart, two artists from the Birmingham area who specialize in watercolors and collage. Visitors to the reception can enjoy refreshments and music from members of the Voodoo Saints in the courtyard, and visit Kentuck artists’ studios.

ALABAMA-GERMAN PARTNERSHIP DINNER

WHEN: 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

COST: $65 – $260

WHERE: The Zone, 920 Paul W. Bryant Drive

PHONE: 943.4772

LINK: alabamagermany.org

DESCRIPTION: The AGP will host a night of dining and socializing at The Zone at Bryant-Denny Stadium, with German wine tasting and silent and live auction. The next day’s business forum, “How to Build a Championship Team,” will be held in the stadium recruiting room and includes breakfast and lunch.

FRIDAY, MARCH 7

SEUSSICAL

WHEN: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

COST: $7

WHERE: Bama Theatre

PHONE: 758.5195

LINK: tuscaloosachildrenstheatre.com

DESCRIPTION: Tuscaloosa Children’s Theatre presents the whimsical tales of Dr. Seuss, with characters from Horton the Elephant to the Cat in the Hat all taking part in the musical. Local youth take part in every aspect of the show, from playing the parts of Dr. Seuss’s imagination the to set design and lighting. The show will play Friday through Sunday at the Historic Bama Theatre.

SATURDAY, MARCH 8

SAKURA FESTIVAL, CHILDREN’S HANDS-ON MUSEUM

WHEN: 10 a.m. – 4.pm

COST: $9

WHERE: 2213 University Blvd.

PHONE: 349.4235

LINK: chomonline.org

DESCRIPTION: Every Saturday in March the Children’s Hands-On Museum has activities to celebrate Japanese culture including crafts like Japanese lanterns, carp kites and origami. All activities are covered by the cost of admission.

INDOOR COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

WHEN: All day

COST: Free admission

WHERE: Hughes Center, 3101 MLK  Blvd.

PHONE: 562.3215

LINK: tcpara.org

DESCRIPTION: Hunt for bargains at the Parks & Recreation community garage sale at the Hughes Center indoor gym. Booths sell out early but shoppers come in at any time, rain or shine.

SUNDAY, MARCH 9

JEWISH FOOD FESTIVAL

WHEN: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

COST: $5-13

WHERE: Temple Emanu-El, 809 4th Ave.

PHONE: 349.4502

LINK: k.dewitt@comcast.net

DESCRIPTION: Jewish food returns to Tuscaloosa at this event hosted by the Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El. Try traditional Jewish foods from matzah ball soup to stuffed grape leaves, or get a deli lunch with beef brisket or fresh falafel. Also enjoy the Klezmer music performed by the local musicians of The Promised Band.

MONDAY, MARCH 10

READER’S THEATER

WHEN: 4 p.m.

COST: Free

WHERE: Tuscaloosa Public Library Main Branch

PHONE: 345.5820

DESCRIPTION:

A fun, interactive story time where children will listen to a story, think and ask questions about the story, and then become part of the story by acting it out with their friends. Lots of fun characters.

TUESDAY, MARCH 11

HOMEWORK HELP

WHEN: 3 – 5 p.m.

WHERE: Tuscaloosa Public Library, Weaver Branch

COST: Free

CONTACT: 345.5820

DESCRIPTION: Provides one-on-one homework assistance to students K-8th grade. It is a drop-in service; students may come and go at any time during session and must have homework with them in order to attend. This is a Monday through Thursday activity.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12

TEEN BOOK CLUB

When: 5:30 p.M. – 6:30 P.M.

Cost: free

Where: 1801 jack warner pkwy

Phone: 345.5820

Link: tuscaloosa-library.Org

Description: young adults are invited to discuss hitchhiker’s guide to the galaxy, by douglas adams and divergent, by veronica roth. The discussion will be held in the room of requirement in the main library building.

THURSDAY, MARCH 13

Huxford Symphony Orchestra

WHEN: 7:30 p.m.

COST: $10 general, $5 senior, $3 student

WHERE: 810 2nd Ave

PHONE: 348.7111

LINK: music.ua.edu

DESCRIPTION: The Huxford Symphony Orchestra is composed of UA music majors and other talented musicians at the university who perform six concerts and an opera. The ensemble will be performing Copland’s Appalachian Spring; Dvorak’s Serenade in D Minor, Op.44; and Stravinsky’s Octet.

LONNIE HOLLEY IN CONCERT

WHEN: 7:30 p.m.

COST: Free

WHERE: Paul R. Jones Gallery, 2308 6th St.

PHONE: 345.3038

LINK: art.ua.edu

DESCRIPTION: Sonic Frontiers presents a reception and performance from Lonnie Holley at the Paul R. Jones Gallery. Holley is known by locals as “The Sandman” and is recognized internationally for his body of sculptures and paintings. At the reception he will perform his soulful, experimental songs and meet with fans.

NOCHE DE SUENTOS, READING WITH CHILDREN’S AUTHORS

WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

COST: Free

WHERE: Public Library, 1801 Jack Warner Pkwy NE

PHONE: 345.5820

LINK: tuscaloosa-library.org

DESCRIPTION: Award-winning children’s authors will be reading their books for anyone who visits Tuscaloosa Public Library. Teens and adults are invited to attend a poetry reading and Q&A with award-winning writer Margarita Engle. The first 50 attendees to both programs will be given books autographed by their authors.

SUNDOWN LECTURE SERIES,

IDENTIFYING SILVER

WHEN: 5:45

COST: $5

WHERE: Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion, 1305 Greensboro Ave.

PHONE: 758.6138

LINK: historictuscaloosa.org

DESCRIPTION: Ron Sanders will speak at the Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion as part of the Sundown Lecture Series presented by the Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society. Sanders will help visitors identify real silver and talk about his experience with silver at  Eutaw Antiques. Refreshments will be served a half-hour before the lecture.

FRIDAY, MARCH 14

DANCE ALABAMA!

WHEN: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

COST: $12 student, $18 regular

WHERE: 348 Stadium Dr.

PHONE: 348.340 songs

LINK: ua.tix.com

DESCRIPTION: The UA theater and dance department’s spring production features 20 pieces produced entirely by students. The students choreograph, cast, rehearse and design sets for one of the university’s most beloved annual shows.

ALABAMA BASEBALL

WHEN: 6:35 p.m.

COST: $8 adult, $5 under 18

WHERE: Sewell-Thomas Stadium, 1201 Coliseum Circle

PHONE: 348.2262

LINK: rolltide.com

DESCRIPTION: Watch UA’s baseball team face University of Kentucky’s team in the new and improved Sewell-Thomas Stadium.

MONDAY, MARCH 17

DOG OBEDIENCE LESSONS

WHEN: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

COST: $80 per dog, per session

WHERE: Northport Community Center, 2001 Park St., Northport

PHONE: 562.3220

LINK: tcpara.org

DESCRIPTION: If you need help getting an unruly canine friend under control, instructors Jimmy Powell and Kim Romain offer their services at the Northport Community Center. Dogs must be at least four months old and have up-to-date vaccinations. Dogs with a history of vicious behavior are discouraged.

TUESDAY, MARCH 18

HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR

WHEN: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

COST: Free

WHERE: 9500 Old Greensboro Road

PHONE: 391.2994

LINK: sheltonstate.edu

DESCRIPTION: Shelton State Community College welcomes you to learn about medicine, fitness, disease prevention, nutrition and beauty with over 90 booths and demonstrations at this year’s Health and Wellness Fair. Stop by the Martin Campus Atrium to see what the fair has to offer.

CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION

WHEN: 7:30 p.m.

COST: $5

WHERE: 9500 Old Greensboro Rd.

PHONE: 391.2277

LINK: theatretusc.com

DESCRIPTION: Theatre Tuscaloosa presents the story of a group of strangers who all end up in the same summer drama class. Their relationships develop, but the seemingly silly acting exercises have real effects on their lives. The show will open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Shelton State Community College’s dance studio.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19

SHELTON STATE JAZZ ENSEMBLE

WHEN: 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

COST: Free

WHERE: 9500 Old Greensboro Road

PHONE: 391.2270

LINK: sheltonstate.edu

DESCRIPTION: The Jazz Ensemble at Shelton State Community College focuses on big band standards both classic and modern, with students ranging in age from 18 to 80 years. Listen to the newest concert in their nearly 20 year tradition of playing jazz music at the Martin Campus Atrium.

THURSDAY, March 20

DEATH BY CHOCOLATE

WHEN: 6:00 p.m.

COST: $25 in advance, $30 at the door

WHERE: 620 Greensboro Ave.

PHONE: 752.2504

LINK: counselingservice.org

DESCRIPTION: Ultimate chocolatiers will compete for the votes of attendees to earn the title of Tuscaloosa’s finest chocolate. Everyone is invited to taste the chocolate delicacies Tuscaloosa has to offer. Proceeds will go to Family Counseling Services.