http://blogs.uab.edu/ascpresents Get the inside scoop on great performances presented by the ASC! Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:54:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Check out Mary Colurso's blog in today's Birmingham News for the scoop: http://blog.al.com/mcolurso/2009/11/wayne_and_the_wailers_birmingh.html http://blogs.uab.edu/ascpresents/2009/11/06/do-you-know-about-the-wailers-connection-to-birmingham/ I love the energy of Hubbard Street 2 Dance Company and can't wait to see them perform this weekend. Here's info about their program: The Restless The incredible speed and fascinating structure of Bach's "Allegro" from the Sonata No. 2 for Solo Violin along with the precision and enormous musicality of the dancers from ... http://blogs.uab.edu/ascpresents/2009/11/05/be-inspired-by-the-dancers-of-hubbard-street-2-this-weekend/ Even though some of the info is factually incorrect - we wanted to share this blog with you because it captures the spirit of seeing The Wailers live. The band is currently touring in South Africa, but soon headed our way - the show is just ONE WEEK AWAY! The ... http://blogs.uab.edu/ascpresents/2009/11/04/the-wailers-are-just-a-week-away/ As The Wailers show gets closer (it's just a week away on Thursday, November 12), I keep finding amazing videos and reviews about the band's past and present.  Check out the video on Daily Motion which includes some history on The Wailers but also video footage of a few recent shows.  http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k3i8gtQrPXPwYnJrhC Being ... http://blogs.uab.edu/ascpresents/2009/11/02/some-bands-you-just-have-to-see-live/ The dynamic Hubbard Street 2 Dance Company is headed to the ASC, Nov 6-8, for two evening performances and one afternoon family matinee.  We recently caught up with Ethan, one of the company's dancers to chat about the visit.  Jessica (ASC): It sounds like a very interesting program for your Birmingham ... http://blogs.uab.edu/ascpresents/2009/10/26/get-behind-the-scenes-with-hubbard-street-2-you-help-plan-their-birmingham-visit/ The extremely gifted Lizz Wright graced the Alys Stephens Center’s intimate Sirote Theatre on October 23, 2009 with her gorgeously smoky voice. Wearing a coral dress, a black shawl, and sandals--both of which she later discarded, Wright opened the night with “Old Man.” Her powerful and multifaceted contralto rode the ... http://blogs.uab.edu/ascpresents/2009/10/26/lizz-wright-dazzles-the-asc/ I just have to give a nice plug to our Arts in Action Education & Outreach Program and it's director, aka "brains of the operation", Kimberly Kirklin.  Since I'm in the marketing & programming world, I don't always know what's going on in our education department.  What I do know ... http://blogs.uab.edu/ascpresents/2009/10/14/ascs-arts-in-action-program-is-truly-running-at-full-speed/ We caught up with Nashville's busiest songwriter and performer to discuss his upcoming ASC show and the intimate On Stage w/the Band format.   ASC: I was lucky enough to catch you perform at the Ryman this summer with Elvis Costello. What was it like playing and recording with him? Jim: It was amazing ... http://blogs.uab.edu/ascpresents/2009/10/05/jim-lauderdale-has-a-few-surprises-in-mind-for-asc-audience/ Gabriela Montero's nickname is "La Divina del Piano," and given Gabriela Montero’s classical keyboard skills, "divine" does not risk exaggeration. Not only is Montero one of the most sound interpreters of the classical piano repertoire, but what sets her apart is her ability to take a well-known piece and offer ... http://blogs.uab.edu/ascpresents/2009/10/02/la-divina-del-piano/ Not only is Gabriela Montero one of the most talented young pianists we've seen, she's also known for her amazing improvisational skills. We just received her program for the upcoming October 10 performance and were delighted to see that the entire second half of the program is dedicated to ... http://blogs.uab.edu/ascpresents/2009/09/30/an-improv-classical-musician/