LOCAL EVENTS // MAY 1 – 15

THURSDAY, MAY 1

WESTWOOD SINGERS, ROCK AND ROLL FOREVER
WHEN: 7 p.m.
COST: $5 adult, $1 child
WHERE: Bama Theatre
PHONE: 342.2666
LINK: tuscarts.org
DESCRIPTION: Kicking off the Arts Council of Tuscaloosa’s Westwood Art Month, the 9th Annual Musical Extravaganza will feature a history of rock and roll from Elvis to the Beach Boys. The Westwood Singers II will also perform some Disney songs as part of the month-long exhibition of Westwood Elementary’s talents.

KENTUCK ART NIGHT
WHEN: 5 – 8 p.m.
COST: Free
WHERE: Kentuck Art Center, 503 Main Ave., historic downtown Northport
PHONE: 758.1257
LINK: kentuck.org
DESCRIPTION: Join Kentuck to celebrate the opening of Sara Johnson’s ‘Illuminate’ exhibit with pizza and music from Angela and the Able Brothers. Check out Kentuck co-cop members and visit the studios of resident artists.

FRIDAY, MAY 2

ALABAMA BASEBALL VS FLORIDA
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 Alabama face off against the Gators on the baseball diamond in the new and improved Sewell-Thomas Stadium. This is the last conference the Tide will play this season, finishing with a Tuesday game against the Jacksonville Gamecocks, so take the last chance to come out and show your support.

WORDS CARRY DISTANCES TO YOU EXHIBIT
WHEN: 5 – 8 p.m.
COST: Free
WHERE: Dinah Washington CAC, 620 Greensboro Ave.
PHONE: 758.5195
LINK: cac.tuscarts.org
DESCRIPTION: Elizabeth Watson’s work with letterpress, handmade paper and bookbinding combined with text from poet M.C. Richards will all be on display at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center through Friday, May 23. Watson is an MFA candidate in the Book Arts program at the University of Alabama.

SATURDAY, MAY 3

SIPS-N-STOGIES
WHEN: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
COST: $20
WHERE: Southern Ale House, 1530 McFarland Blvd.
PHONE: 248.7500
LINK: jltuscaloosa.org
DESCRIPTION: The Junior League of Tuscaloosa is holding its annual “Sips n’ Stogies” event at the Southern Ale House. For a $20 donation, anyone can try 4 beers and 4 wines and enjoy the company of the Junior League in support of volunteerism and the potential of women.

SUNDAY, MAY 4
5th STREET VINTAGE MARKET
WHEN: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
COST: Free
WHERE: 4150 5th Street, Northport
PHONE: 345.4763
LINK: 5thstreetvintagemarket.com
DESCRIPTION: Find vintage clothing, furniture and records at West Alabama’s only all vintage day market. Visit dozens of dealers from the region who specialize in vintage merchandise, curated by This Ol’ Thing Vintage, Grace Aberdean Habitat Alchemy and DJ Tom Kat Kitten. Concessions sold on site.

MONDAY, MAY 5

BEGINNER’S BIKE RIDE
WHEN: 5:45 p.m.
COST: Free
WHERE: Munny Sokol Park, 6198 Watermelon Rd.
PHONE: 562.3220
LINK: wambarides.org
DESCRIPTION: Get into mountain biking this Spring, even with no prior experience. West Alabama Mountain Biking Association encourages everyone to come out to Sokol Park and join the beginner’s’ group that ride out weekly on Monday evenings.

MUSEUM MONDAYS
WHEN: 3:45 – 5 p.m.
COST: $9
WHERE: Smith Hall, 427 6th Ave.
PHONE: 348.7550
LINK: wambarides.org
DESCRIPTION: K-5th grade explorers are invited to the Alabama Museum of Natural history to stomp around with dinosaurs, unearth rocks and minerals and discover a host of other natural wonders. Drop offs begin at 3:45 and pickup is by 5:15. Snacks are provided.

TUESDAY, MAY 6

BOOK DISCUSSION: THE BARTENDER’S TALE
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
COST: Free
WHERE: Brown Library, 300 Bobby Miller Pkwy.
PHONE: 391.9989
LINK: tuscaloosa-library.org
DESCRIPTION: Ivan Doig’s tale of a precocious boy, a unique father and their transformational summer has received rave reviews since its publication in 2012. Come together at the Tuscaloosa Public Library Brown Branch to discuss with other readers and catch up on what’s new at the library.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7

TIPS FOR TUSCALOOSA
WHEN: 6 – 9 p.m.
COST: $20 suggested
WHERE: Billy’s Sports Grill, 430 Main Ave., historic downtown Northport
PHONE: 879.2238
LINK: billyssportsgrill.com
DESCRIPTION: Comes see musicians Hope Cassity, Victoria Camp, Brian Futch, John Miller and more at Billy’s Sports Grill, a Northport favorite for their award-winning wings. Proceeds benefit the Tuscaloosa Preservation Society, and all ages are welcome.

WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLASS
WHEN: 10 a.m. beginner, 1 p.m. advanced
COST: $75/ session
WHERE: Phelps Center, 2200 Rock Quarry Dr.
PHONE: 562.3230
LINK: tcpara.org
DESCRIPTION: Pick up a paintbrush and bring out the artist in you! Learn how to paint with watercolors with the help of an award-winning instructor and a step-by-step method that will soon have you painting as if you had talent.

THURSDAY, MAY 8

DESSERT THEATRE AND SILENT AUCTION
WHEN: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
COST: $10
WHERE: University Church of Christ PHONE: 344.3775
LINK: tuscaloosachildrenstheatre.com
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy yummy desserts and coffee from local bakeries and be entertained by the current and past actors of Tuscaloosa Children’s Theatre. Auction begins at 5:30 and the actors will take you “Through the Years with TCT” starting at 6:30. Final bidding during intermission.

UPDATE ON BRYCE HOSPITAL, LECTURE
WHEN: 5:15 – 6:30 p.m.
COST: $5
WHERE: Battle Friedman House, 1010 Greensboro Ave.
PHONE: 758.6138
LINK: historictuscaloosa.com
DESCRIPTION: As part of the Sundown Lecture Series sponsored by the Tuscaloosa Preservation Society, historian Steve Davis shares his knowledge of this monument to the history of health care. Here what he has to say about preserving Bryce Hospital at the Battle-Friedman House. Light refreshments will be served at 5:15 and the lecture will start at 5:45

BOOK DISCUSSION: 12 YEARS A SLAVE
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.
COST: Free
WHERE: Weaver Bolden Library, 2522 Lanier Avenue
PHONE: 758.8291
LINK: tuscaloosa-library.org
DESCRIPTION: Read Solomon Northup’s account recently made into Oscar-winning film of the same name. Discussion will be held at the Weaver Bolden Branch of Tuscaloosa Public Library.

FRIDAY, MAY 9

KATHERINE BRADFORD: THE GOLDEN AGE OF EXPLORATION
WHEN: 6 – 8 pm.
COST: Free
WHERE: Sarah Moody Gallery, 103 Garland Hall
PHONE: 348.1890
LINK: art.ua.edu
DESCRIPTION: Friday is the last day to see the abstract paintings of Katherine Bradford at the Sarah Moody Gallery of Art on the UA campus. Bradford’s work is in collections at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Brooklyn Museum in New York.

SATURDAY, MAY 10

PUPPET PLAYHOUSE
WHEN: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
COST: $9
WHERE: 2213 University Blvd.
PHONE: 349.4235
LINK: chomonline.org
DESCRIPTION: Join the Children’s Hands-On Museum for a day of puppet activities, from making your own puppets to putting on a show. Watch Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf or Saint-Saens’ Carnival of the Animals with the whole family. All activities covered by the cost of admission.

WEST ALABAMA QUILTER’S GUILD
WHEN: 8:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
COST: Free
WHERE: Department of Transportation, 1000 28th Ave.
PHONE: 248.5800
LINK: waqg.com
DESCRIPTION: Visit the West Alabama Quilters’ Guild monthly meeting to share your love of quilts or find out more about the craft. View a demonstration, show off what you’ve been working on or just enjoy snacks with WAQG members.

THURSDAY, May 15

ALABAMA BASEBALL VS MISSISSIPPI STATE
WHEN: 6:05 p.m.
COST: $8 adult, $5 under 18
WHERE: Sewell-Thomas Stadium, 1201 Coliseum Circle
PHONE: 348.2262
LINK: rolltide.com
DESCRIPTION: Watch Alabama face off against the Bulldogs on the baseball diamond in the new and improved Sewell-Thomas Stadium. The Thursday game is part of the Tide’s last conference of the season, so take the last chance to show your support.