Sponsored<\/strong><\/p>\n Whether you love live music, theater, writing workshops or vibrant community events, UAB Center for the Arts<\/a> has something exciting in store this fall. From big-name performances to all-ages gatherings, these four standout events\u2014featuring \u201890s pop icons and a thrilling Halloween bash\u2014are ones you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what\u2019s coming up, and how you can get in on the fun.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Calling all \u201990s kids! Get ready for a nostalgia-packed night featuring two powerhouse voices in American music. Lisa Loeb \u201cStay\u201d and Joan Osborne, \u201cWhat If God Was One of Us\u201d are taking over the Jemison Concert Hall at UAB\u2019s Alys Stephens Center for a night of storytelling, pop music fun and seriously good vibes. Perfect for a GNO!<\/p>\n ArtPlay is UAB\u2019s home for community arts education\u2014and this fall\u2019s offerings include everything from dance and playwriting to family-friendly celebrations and pop-up events. These classes are designed for all experience levels and give participants the chance to try something new, build skills and have fun. <\/p>\n Some classes include: <\/p>\n UAB Creative Writing students will present original spoken word pieces inspired by AEIVA\u2019s current exhibition, Young, Gifted and Black. The night offers a chance to see the impact of visual art on literary expression, with a post-performance Q&A that invites deeper dialogue with the student writers.<\/p>\n AIM After Hours is a new members-only event from UAB\u2019s Arts in Medicine program, designed to help you unwind and reconnect through creativity. This session invites guests into a collaborative art-making experience led by visual artist Annie Butrus, poet Salaam Green and violinist Haleigh Black. Participants will contribute to Butrus\u2019 Color Response Project, using art, poetry and music to explore collective imagination.<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re attending a once-in-a-lifetime performance, taking a new class or simply showing up to support local talent, UAB Center for the Arts events<\/a> offer countless ways to engage with Birmingham\u2019s creative community this season.<\/p>\n Excited to see these performances and more? Check out\u00a0UAB Center for the Arts<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/strong><\/p>\n Sponsored by:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n1. Live music: Lisa Loeb & Joan Osborne<\/h2>\n
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2. For your creative family: Upcoming classes + events at ArtPlay<\/h2>\n
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3. Spoken Word Night at AEIVA<\/h2>\n
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4. AIM After Hours: A New Kind of Creative Night Out<\/h2>\n
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