May 5, 2008
• New A+ seating offered this season
• New free "Continue the Experience" events
• 50+ new performances
• Click here for downloadable full season calendar.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Ticket packages are on sale now for the new 2008-09 season presented by the Alys Stephens Center, Alabama's own world-class performing arts center on the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) campus. For a brochure or to purchase subscription packages, call 205-975-2787, toll free 1-877-278-8457, go to the ASC Box Office at 1200 10th Ave. S., or visit www.alysstephens.org.
UAB, Viva Health and The Birmingham News sponsor the center's 12th season as they raise the curtain on classical, jazz, pop and world music, comedy, theater, dance and family entertainment for all ages. Performers include kd lang (photo), Garrison Keillor (photo) , Wanda Sykes (photo) , Pilobolus Dance Theatre (photo) , Lyle Lovett(photo) and John Hiatt (photo) , Mavis Staples (photo) , Second City (photo) , The Chieftains (photo) , Marsalis Brasilianos (photo) , Harlem String Quartet (photo) and more.
New this season at the Alys Stephens Center is A+ seating. Choose A+ seating for first choice of seats and added benefits such as concierge service, discounts and meet the artist opportunities. New "Continue the Experience" events including free parties, wine tastings, dance lessons, refreshments and more, enhance many shows in the season.
Subscription packages range from $34 to $212. Discounts are available for UAB students, faculty and staff and groups of 10 or more. Pick your own series with the "It's Your Choice" package: select five regular performances, add the total cost and subtract 10 percent. Visit www.AlysStephens.org for artist information, audio/video clips, special promotions, discounts or to purchase tickets. Single tickets go on sale August 11.
The Alys Stephens Center officially kicks off the new season with BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet (photo) . Dance the night away with music and dancing in the lobby, complimentary hors d'oeuvres, drink specials, prizes and free Cajun dance lessons.
This year the Alys Stephens Center presents:
- Protective Life Corp. Eclectic Palate Series: kd lang (photo) , Neil Sedaka (photo) , Mavis Staples (photo)
- AT&T Red Hot and Jazz Series: The Blind Boys of Alabama (photo) and Preservation Hall Jazz Band (photo) , Mannheim Steamroller Holiday Show (photo) , Blue Note Records 70th Anniversary Show Tour (photo)
- Davis Architects American Voices Series: Lyle Lovett (photo) and John Hiatt (photo) , Claire Lynch Band (photo) and Ralph Stanley (photo) & the Clinch Mountain Boys, Punch Brothers (photo) featuring Chris Thile
- Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt Rushton Haskell Birmingham Music Club Classically Inclined Series: Turtle Island Quartet (photo) with the Assad Brothers (photo) , Marsalis Brasilianos (photo) , Drew Mays (photo) , I Musici de Montreal (photo)
- Beyond Comedy Series: Wanda Sykes (photo) , Garrison Keillor (photo) , Second City's Dysfunctional Holiday Revue (photo)
- Jemison Investment Co. Movement & Magic Series: Paul Taylor Dance Co. (photo) , Pilobolus Dance Theatre (photo) , Complexions Contemporary Ballet(photo)
- Global Rhythm Series: Jungua (photo) , The Chieftains (photo) , Spanish Harlem Orchestra (photo)
- Birmingham Chamber Music Society Series: American String Quartet (photo) , Peabody Trio (photo) , Harlem String Quartet (photo) , Leon Fleisher and Katherine Jacobson Fleisher (photo)
- ASC Kids' Club: Rhythms of the Earth Festival (photo) , Pilobolus Dance Theatre (photo) , ASC original production "A Dickens Vest Pocket Christmas Carol,"(photo) A Celebration of Black History Month (photo) , Czechoslovak-American Marionette Puppet Theatre (photo) , ASC original production "Alice's Even Bigger Tea Party" (photo)
- Special events: ASC Social Club Patio Party, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet (photo) , "Reflect and Rejoice: A Community Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.," (photo) Viva Health Starlight Gala benefiting the Alys Stephens Center