By Gwen DeRu
FALL SEASON HAS STARTED!
DON’T MISS>>>>
GEICO 500 WEEKEND, FOOTBALL and MAGIC CITY CLASSIC WEEKEND in October!
What are you doing this season?
ENJOY THIS WEEKEND, the weather and the happenings around the southeast!
CELEBRATE BREAST CANCER MONTH! CELEBRATE HISPANIC MONTH!!
HAVE A GOOD TIME! LAUGH A LITTLE!!
TODAY…What every one has been waiting for…… THURSDAY NITES COMEDY OPEN MIC NITE – ‘It’s Time to Laugh’ at the New Open Mic Thursday Nite Comedy hosted by CHARLES WINSTON at the ‘New’ Tide and Tiger, 409 Graymont Avenue. Doors open at 6, Showtime is 7 p.m. starting October 2. This is Comedy for the Grown & Sexy with great drinks and great food. ALL COMEDIANS ARE INVITED… and anyone that can tell jokes!! Call (205) 862-4723 for more.
BOOK – CARTER LEARNS ABOUT HIV – DR. K’s BOOK RELEASE PARTY – Dr. K Author, Radio Host, Doctor of Nursing Practice is hosting a book release/book signing on Wednesday, October 8th, 5:30 p.m., at the Barnes and Nobles 201 Summit Blvd (at THE SUMMIT). This one is definitely a MUST-READ! (Looking forward to sharing more of it with you.)
EAT DRINK READ WRITE – Birmingham Public Library’s most popular event is back! The Eat Drink Read Write Festival will be held from October 3rd to 10th, and will feature the area’s best food and beverage offerings served up with a literary twist. Poetry paired with craft beer and soul food, an evening of storytelling and latte art, a cocktail contest with a Jazz Age literary theme–these are just some of the delectable delights in store.
There’s a reason Birmingham is known as a foodie town, and we want to show our residents and visitors why we’re constantly heralded as a culinary destination.
WHISKEY SHIVERS AT BOTTLETREE CAFÉ – A diverse group of players hailing from Kentucky, Oregon, Texas, and upstate NY, the Austin-based string band Whiskey Shivers stands out like a sore thumb from their peers in the traditional worlds of bluegrass and Americana music with a genre-pushing sound that Rolling Stone said combines “the fierce inertia of Old Crow Medicine Show, the ramshackle folk punch of Felice Brothers and the punk energy of a pre-sobriety Deer Tick.” Whiskey Shivers are touring in support of their new self-titled LP released just last week (produced by Robert Ellis), which also earned praise from NPR Music, Paste, CMT Edge and others.
BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM OF ART FIRST THURSDAY – During October’s First Thursday the Birmingham Museum of Art will welcome new Curator of Modern and contemporary Art, Wassan Al-Khudhairi. Hear her first lecture at 7 p.m. Then, the rest of October …October 8, 7:30 p.m. is the 17th Annual Rushton Concert with Italian pianist Beatrice Rana. October 17, 5:30 p.m. GANDHI JAYABBTI & BMA SPEAKS – During the celebration of Gandhi’s birthday, we will welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Vijay Seshadri, 8 p.m.
October 19, 2:30 p.m. DECODING BLACK ART with Kelli Morgan, Ph.D. candidate and Ford Fellow in Residence, if you are interested in African American Art.
WHAT’S GOING ON AT RUFFNER – WINE AND CHEESE HIKE, Join people that love to hike and enjoy themselves with a little cheese and wine Saturday, 5 – 8 p.m. at the Ruffner Park. See you there!
WELL FARGO BOO AT THE ZOO – Birmingham Zoo guests are invited to wear their favorite family-friendly costumes and watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions, trick-or-treating, themed rides and games for 16 nights at Wells Fargo Boo at the Zoo, starting this weekend and every weekend this month. The Presenting Partner of this event is Wells Fargo. This year, guests can experience the thrill of the all-new Monster Slide. Fun for all ages, guests will glide past their friends and family on this exhilarating inner tube ride of over 100 feet! The Zoo will also host a Creepy Carnival with themed games, a hay-ride search for Sasquatch and a trick-or-treat lane, organized by local nonprofit organizations and child-centered businesses. Animal exhibits will be closed during Wells Fargo Boo at the Zoo. The Junior League of Birmingham Hugh Kaul Children’s Zoo Barn will remain open throughout the evening for up-close and personal animal interactions. The Zoo will close at 4p.m. on each day of Wells Fargo Boo at the Zoo. Visit www.birminghamzoo.com for more.
DON’T FORGET FOOTBALL…… EACH AND EVERY WEEKEND! Next week… MILES COLLEGE (HOMECOMING) is going to be playing hard to win against CENTRAL STATE ENJOY THE WEEK…starting SUNDAY – Coronation Ball, 7 p.m. on campus; MONDAY – ‘90s Funfest, 12 – 1 p.m. in front of the Café, Foam Party 9p.m. – 12 a.m. at the campus tent; TUESDAY – Breast Cancer Walk, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at football field, Pep Rally/Powder Puff Game, 6:30 – 10 p.m. at the gym/football field; WEDNESDAY – Burial Service of Central State Mascot, 11 a.m. – noon, Questions and Slime, 12 -1 p.m. at the Café, Skate Party, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. at Morgan Skating Rink; THURSDAY – Alumni Luncheon 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., People’s Choice Awards, 7:30 – 10 p.m. at the Gym; FRIDAY – Campus Pride, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Café, Step Show, 7 – 10 p.m. at the Gym and SATURDAY – Homecoming Parade Set Up, 7 a.m., Start Time 9 a.m., Football Game, 4 p.m. at Sloan Alumni Stadium with Fireworks and Post Game Celebration. They are calling it RELIVING THE ‘90S. See you there!
FOR MUSIC LOVERS…. and the LOVE OF LAUGHTER…
aDON’T MISS…COMEDY FOR THE GROWN AND SEXY – It’s always time to laugh so see you tonight …AND EVERY THIRSDAY NIGHT…for Thursday Nite Comedy Open Mic hosted by CHARLES WINSTON. Doors open at 6 p.m. with 7 p.m. ShowTime at the Tide and Tiger Lounge, 409 Graymont Avenue. INVITING ALL COMEDIANS…or wannabes! Call (205) 862-4723 for more.
THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY – MAGIC CITY CLASSIC WEEKEND – CLASSIC COMEDY SHOW – THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY starring Comedian DENO POSEY, Comedian GORDON QUINNEY, and Birmingham’s Funniest Comedian SIR WALT, October 23 at Crescendo. Doors open at 6 p.m., ShowTime is 8 p.m. and a buffet from 7 – 8 p.m. while it lasts. The After Party is with DJ Mac Taylor.
COMEDIANS INTERESTED IN BEING DISCOVERED… AND SEEN….Email me at thelewisgroup@birminghamtimes.com and also gwenderu@yahoo.com.
THIS WEEKEND… Or coming soon….Don’t miss any of the LAUGHTER AT THE STARDOME COMEDY CLUB… this and every week.
TODAY, TONY TONE… has appeared on television shows like: NBC “Later”, HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, BET’s Comicview and he is featured on a DVD with Cedric The Entertainer entitled, “The Starting Line Up 1”. Tony dazzled the crowd to standing ovations at last year’s NCCA South Regional conferences and this year’s NCAA Nationals. HE has quickly taken the college scene by storm.
This weekend….Friday , Saturday and Sunday… DOMINIQUE…TOM JOYNER MORNING SHOW! What is there to know about DOminque? Well, if you’re interested in high-powered comedy, there is everything to know, From clubs across the country to Comedy Central’s hit “CHAPPELLE’s SHOW” she’s showing America what a comedienne is. A run on the highly successful Def Comedy Jam Tour and numerous television appearances including the fresh new “Comic Groove” on Comedy Central, the legendary “Showtime at the Apollo” and the controversial “Comic View” on Black Entertainment Television.
MORE LAUGHTER, October 7-12 – MIDNIGHT SWINGER, October 14-19 – QUINN DAHLE, October 21-22 – ANJELAH JOHNSON, October 24-26 – NEPHEW TOMMY, October 28-30 and November 14-15 – RONNIE JORDAN, November 7-8 and November 14-15 – JAMES GREGORY, November 21-23 – LAVELL CRAWFORD, November 25-26 and 28-30 – JONATHAN SLOCUMB, November 20-21 – DUSTIN YBARRA, January 2-4 – GARY OWEN, and February 7 – MIRANDA SINGS. Tell Bruce that Gwen sent you!! Call (205) 444-0008 for more. Tell them Gwen sent you!
TODAY…
**TROMBONE SHORTY AND THE ORLEANS AVENUE, October 2 at the Alys Stephens Center.
**The STEVE ROBERTS QUARTET w/ASHLEY ROBERTS, 8:30 p.m. at Ona’s Music Room. Call (205) 320-7006 for more.
FRIDAY…
**MAGIC CITY SMOOTH JAZZ CONCERT at Chewacla State Park in Auburn, 6-9 p.m. The concert will take place in the grassy area near the upper pavilion, 124 Shell Toomer Pkwy. Call (334) 887-5621 for more.
**RECESS FRIDAYS with music by TRANQUILITY, 5 – 8 p.m., at B.O.S.S. Ultra Bar and Lounge, 312-20th Street South.
**THE CARL LEWIS MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA 9:30 p.m. at Ona’s Music Room.
SATURDAY…
**ONA WATSON & CHAMPAGNE w/J.C. CRUMB, 9:30 p.m. at Ona’s Music Room.
ENJOY THE WEEKEND!! I WILL!!
NOW…. a BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUT FOR SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL CELEBRATING!! THIS MEANS YOU… ART BACON, BRETT MCBRAYER, SHERREL STEWART, SUZAN MATIAS BALLENTINE, SABREEN JAI, IVE BILLINGSLEY, CLARISSA LESTER KENTY, NICK SELLERS, ANTHONY BRIDGEFORTH, ALFRED BONNER, FREDDY RUBIO, ROLANDA HOLLIS, RICKEY POWELL, AUDRA BEAN WILLINGHAM, LEE WALKER, PJ SPRAGGINS, MADIE ADAMS, ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL YOU BIRTHDAY BALLERS…MANY, MANY MORE HAPPY BIRTHDAYS!! ENJOY!!
Get outdoors, laugh and enjoy the time with family and friends! Check out our ‘What’s Happening Travel and Tourism Guide’… whenever you can.
Well, that’s it. Tell you more ‘next’ time.
(People, Places and Things by Gwen DeRu is a weekly column. Send comments to my emails: thelewisgroup@birminghamtimes.com or gwenderu@yahoo.com)
