Community Calendar

SHOP LOCAL, SAVE BIG, and SUPPORT THE ARTS with Mobile Ballet's new Nutcracker Savings Card!

Get your Nutcracker Savings Card online now with a $50 donation to Mobile Ballet, and unlock exclusive 20% discounts at select Mobile Bay area retailers from October 25 through November 3... just in time for early holiday shopping!

The Nutcracker Savings Card program is Mobile Ballet's exciting new fundraiser, with the perfect blend of holiday spirit and community support! Proceeds from card sales will benefit Mobile Ballet, supporting our outstanding public performances, community outreach programs, and scholarships for young dancers.

This program is a collaborative effort between Mobile Ballet and over 50 local retail partners throughout Mobile County and the Eastern Shore.

You can easily save hundreds of dollars on your holiday shopping, all while directly supporting local businesses and the arts in your community! Discounts are valid at participating retailers during the program dates from October 25 through November 3, subject to individual retailer restrictions.

Don't miss this opportunity to save big and give back this holiday season!

Here's how it works:

1 - Get your card for $50 at www.mobileballet.org
2 - Receive your Nutcracker Savings Card via email
3 - Shop in stores October 25 to November 3 and present your card before checkout
4 - Enjoy exclusive 20% discounts at over 50 local retailers
5 - Feel great about saving money and making a difference in your community!

Visit www.mobileballet.org to view the list of participating retailers, purchase your card, and start planning your holiday shopping!

"Behind the Mask" Art Show at Rojo Oct 3-30 to benefit Bare Hands Inc.'s Dia de los Muertos Festival! Local artists have created these masks that you can take with you to wear to the festival :) Art show opening for "Behind the Mask" is October 3 from 5-9pm. Come out and meet festival volunteers!

“Monster Makeover” is back and will open on Oct. 4th, 2024, during First Friday at Harrison Galleries, 2315 University Blvd., in downtown Tuscaloosa from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. The exhibit will be on display throughout the month and will end on Oct. 30th when the artists’ works are auctioned off from 6 p.m.-8 p.m., benefitting The Community Foundation of West Alabama’s Arts in Education fund.

Originally established by staff at The Tuscaloosa News in 2010, “Monster Makeover” is an annual exhibit consisting of drawings of creepy creatures created by students from a local elementary school alongside the interpretation of the monsters by West Alabama visual artists. After the students completed their drawings and an accompanying written description, they were sent out to local artists who then chose the one that appealed to them the most. The artists could work in their chosen media for the project in two- or three-dimensional formats. This year’s exhibit will feature the work of 48 second grade students from Westwood Elementary in Coker, Ala., alongside 48 different local artists.

Rojo has been doing Pub Quiz Trivia Night every Wednesday night since 2008! Different hosts rotate through the month. Bring yourself or a group. Winning team gets a $120 Rojo Gift Card plus second and third prizes. Free to play, but must purchase food or drinks. The fun starts at 7:15pm and lasts until around 9:30.

This event runs from Mar 6, 2024 to Nov 13, 2024 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 7:15pm - 9:30pm

The USA Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble will perform an "Octubafest” Concert on Wednesday, October 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. Directed by Dr. Clayton Maddox, the USA Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble will perform a wide range of musical genres. The ensemble is composed of students from Dr. Maddox’s studio, non-music major students, and special guests.

Tickets for this Department of Music event will be sold at the door only. Admission is $8 general and $5 for USA faculty & staff, USA students, youths under 18 and all senior citizens (cash or card accepted). Musical Arts Series season passes will of course be honored for admission to this event. Persons needing more information about this event or in need of special accommodation may call 251-460-7116 or 251-460-6136.

SHOP LOCAL, SAVE BIG, and SUPPORT THE ARTS with Mobile Ballet's new Nutcracker Savings Card!

Get your Nutcracker Savings Card online now with a $50 donation to Mobile Ballet, and unlock exclusive 20% discounts at select Mobile Bay area retailers from October 25 through November 3... just in time for early holiday shopping!

The Nutcracker Savings Card program is Mobile Ballet's exciting new fundraiser, with the perfect blend of holiday spirit and community support! Proceeds from card sales will benefit Mobile Ballet, supporting our outstanding public performances, community outreach programs, and scholarships for young dancers.

This program is a collaborative effort between Mobile Ballet and over 50 local retail partners throughout Mobile County and the Eastern Shore.

You can easily save hundreds of dollars on your holiday shopping, all while directly supporting local businesses and the arts in your community! Discounts are valid at participating retailers during the program dates from October 25 through November 3, subject to individual retailer restrictions.

Don't miss this opportunity to save big and give back this holiday season!

Here's how it works:

1 - Get your card for $50 at www.mobileballet.org
2 - Receive your Nutcracker Savings Card via email
3 - Shop in stores October 25 to November 3 and present your card before checkout
4 - Enjoy exclusive 20% discounts at over 50 local retailers
5 - Feel great about saving money and making a difference in your community!

Visit www.mobileballet.org to view the list of participating retailers, purchase your card, and start planning your holiday shopping!

The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa will host “Gary Chapman: NOIR” in The Arts Council Gallery at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center Oct. 4 - Nov. 21, 2024. Featuring works by Gary Chapman, Artist/Professor of Painting and Drawing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the exhibit will open on Oct. 4th at 5 p.m. during the free First Friday Art Walk in downtown Tuscaloosa. Gallery hours are weekdays from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and admission is free.
The exhibit will be composed of ten pieces from “NOIR: The Series” and five works from “The Firmament: Falling, Floating, Flying.”

The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa will host Gary Chapman: “NOIR” in The Arts Council Gallery at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center Oct. 4 - Nov. 21, 2024. Featuring works by Gary Chapman, Artist/Professor of Painting and Drawing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the exhibit will open on Oct. 4th at 5 p.m. during the free First Friday Art Walk in downtown Tuscaloosa. Gallery hours are weekdays from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and admission is free.
The exhibit will be composed of ten pieces from “NOIR: The Series” and five works from “The Firmament: Falling, Floating, Flying.”

We’ve done it again…
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, famous for our beloved Pork Chop Fridays, is thrilled to unveil our latest weekly culinary delight: the 16 oz. Caramelized Prime Rib Thursday Dinner!
Savor a reimagined classic as our pecan-wood-fired prime rib is expertly crusted and caramelized to your preference—whether you like it medium-rare or well-done. Topped with Perry’s Signature Steak Butter and accompanied by a rich Truffle Merlot Demiglace and homemade horseradish cream, this mouthwatering dish is priced at just $49.
Join us every Thursday from 4 to 10 p.m. for this unforgettable dining experience. You can relish the Caramelized Prime Rib in our elegant restaurant or opt for our convenient to-go option!
Don’t miss out on this unique culinary adventure at Perry’s. Come and elevate your dining experience with flavors that will linger long after your meal!
Regular dine-in hours:
Monday-Thursday: 4 to 10 p.m.
Friday: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 4 to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 4 to 9 p.m.
Bar 79 is open until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Reserve your table today!
Please visit www.perryssteakhouse.com or call 205.968.1597 to make your reservation today.

The USA Trombone Choir will perform their Fall Concert on Thursday, October 31 at 7:30 p.m. in the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. The Trombone Choir is directed by USA faculty Chase West.

Tickets for this Department of Music event will be sold at the door only. Admission is $8 general and $5 for USA faculty & staff, USA students, youths under 18 and all senior citizens (cash or card accepted). Musical Arts Series season passes will of course be honored for admission to this event. Persons needing more information about this event or in need of special accommodation may call 251-460-7116 or 251-460-6136.