Vincent is having a moment. There are no fewer than five different “immersive” Van Gogh shows traveling around the country — including one that just opened at the Birmingham convention center.
The title of “Through Darkness to Light: Photography Along the Underground Railroad,” an exhibit in the Martin-Lett Gallery at the Oxford Performing Arts Center, has a two-fold meaning. This photography series by Jeanine Michna-Bales centers on slaves’ secret travel on foot, taking them, hop…
Summer has officially begun! Vacation time is here. Whether the destination is far away or close to home, it’s time to make plans.
The arts make life better. They are the source of some enjoyable events that give substance and fascination to our days, despite the challenges and limitations of the pandemic. Theater productions come our way again in the near future at Gadsden State Community College, while an oil painting…
Dorien Johniken is a junior at The Donoho School. His art, “The Ascension,” was recently selected as the cover art for “The Modern Green Book”, a database in the same vein as “The Green Book” of the early to mid-1900s. Digital copies of “The Modern Green Book” are available at moderngreenbook.net.
In 2020, we witnessed what seemed like one world-shifting event after another, including massive, widespread protests for racial equality.
In this period of staying at home — or close to home — there is one way to travel far and wide, and without a passport! My suggestion is to see the world by touring the Berman Museum in Anniston.
Whether you see an art show in a gallery or online, looking at each piece can be a one-on-one experience. This is especially true with Jacksonville State University’s BFA Senior Art Exhibition — which you can view online at www.jaxstateart.org.
For 20 years, the Helen Keller Art Show has been showcasing art made by students with visual impairments. More than 40 artworks were selected for this year’s exhibit, made by students of all ages from all over Alabama — many of whom attend the Alabama School for the Blind in Talladega.
Applause is due to more than 40 artists in music and visual art in Calhoun County this month for their honors and accomplishments. But their success involves more than the recognition. In the case of pianist Rachel Park and 40 artists selected for the annual juried student exhibit at Jackson…
History repeats itself, as they say. And thank goodness for that, when it comes to art trends today. Three arts happenings on this month’s calendar wouldn’t be possible without attainments centuries ago in hymnody, tatting and a deserving individual’s trip to Rome, Italy. All three elements …
The creativity in music and theater has a way of bringing our attention to special occasions. Locally, music and theater can enhance our celebration of Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day. If we can dance at a Mardi Gras ball and hear romantic songs on stage — songs from the heart — on Valentine’…
“You may not be able to help the whole world, but you can make a difference in your community.” — Elizabeth P. Carter
“Everyone has a part to play on the stage of life: What will be your part?” Georgia Calhoun, Choccolocco community historian, often asks her young friends this question when the subject turns to their future.
I see good things happening in the arts this year. How is that? It’s because I’m using 2020 vision.
A lot of the time, when people see works by Oxford artist Wade Jenkins, they’ll tell him, “Pretty photos!” He’ll respond, “They’re not photos.”
It’s a challenge to find new ways each year to tell the timeless story of Christ’s birth. But through the skill of singers and instrumentalists performing time-honored and new compositions, it’s possible to experience anew the wonder of Christmas.
There’s much to be said for going to area arts events this month. Several works on display at Nunnally’s Custom Frame and Gallery in Anniston reflect various vistas from countries near and far. Viewers can share the experiences of world travel in one afternoon without even leaving the galler…
The origin of Hillyer High, known as the “on the mountain” residential section of Anniston, is a part of local history that says much about our citizens and their contributions to the area’s development. This is the subject of Tuesday’s program at the Calhoun County Historical Society meetin…
There are certain mediums in entertainment that take us to another place in our mind and memory as they shift our emotions from melancholy, to peace, to excitement. Several offerings this month — a concert, church tours and an art exhibit — have the power to help us imagine and enjoy as the…
While the temperatures outside are dropping, the volume of entertainment events is rising. This afternoon, First Baptist Church of Oxford is on tour as part of the Oxford Historic Church Tour. On Nov. 3, Lakeview Baptist Church welcomes visitors into their sanctuary to see 12 lovely stained …
It’s finally fall, and there’s creativity in music, architecture and visual art coming up this month.
“Holy People,” a photography exhibit by David Cummings, was seen during June and July at the Oxford Performing Arts Center. Starting next Sunday, local holy places can be seen on a tour of historic churches in Oxford. Coordinated by the Oxford Arts Council, five tours will be offered on five…
Hearing music has more advantages than people realize. It can motivate exercise, decrease anxiety, aid sleeping patterns and generate creative solutions. As members of the Bienville Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution learned recently, music is also useful in bringing history to life.
