Alys Stephens Center Presents New ‘After Work & Outdoors’ Party Series

The Alys Stephens Center’s Junior Patrons Board presents a new, free ASC Social Club series, “After Work & Outdoors,” featuring a party each Thursday April 30-May 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the Alys Stephens Center’s Haskell Courtyard, 1200 10th Ave. S.

    Updated April 10, 2009

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Alys Stephens Center's Junior Patrons Board presents a new, free ASC Social Club series, "After Work & Outdoors," featuring a party each Thursday April 30-May 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the Alys Stephens Center's Haskell Courtyard, 1200 10th Ave. S. Experience a different sound every week with live entertainment by Birmingham's best up-and-coming performing artists and musicians. Call 205-975-2787 for details or go to www.AlysStephens.org.

First up April 30 is poetry and spoken word with ASC artist-in-residence Sharrif Simmons. May 7, the Alys Stephens Center will present a Latin dance party and dance lessons with Carlos & Latin Soul Productions, featuring margarita drink specials. On May 14, groove to local favorites the Martini Shakers, with martini drink specials. Enjoy Southern mint juleps and original "newgrass" music from The Jason Bailey Band May 21. The parties will feature food for sale from local restaurants including Salt: Fine Catering, Jim 'N Nicks Bar-B-Que and Whole Foods, beverages from Good People Brewing Company, Johnnygreenseeds Wines and Morgan Creek Winery, and ticket drawings for the Alys Stephens Center's upcoming new season. Junior Patron members of the ASC Social Club can enjoy the VIP lounge complete with complimentary beer and wine and delicious food. The parties will be moved inside the Alys Stephens Center in the event of rain.

This series will engage in sustainable practices from the products used to the foods that are served. Carpooling is encouraged. Sponsors are Alabama State Council on the Arts, Birmingham Weekly, Good People Brewing and the ASC Junior Patrons; special thanks to Emerging Arts Leaders Association, Jim 'N Nicks Bar-B-Q, Johnnygreenseeds Wine, Whole Foods, Morgan Creek Vineyards and Winery, Slow Food-Birmingham, Jones Valley Urban Farm, 100.5 FM, Salt: Fine Catering, Saturday Gourmet, and the Southern Environmental Center.

The ASC Social Club brings young professionals ages 21-40 together to experience great live performances and social gatherings presented by the Alys Stephens Center. Membership includes ticket discounts, invitations to ASC Social Club and special events, meet-the-artist opportunities, prize giveaways and more. Membership is $25 for students; $40 for individuals and $75 for couples. To become a member, contact Kimberly Kirklin at 205-934-0862 or kkirklin@uab.edu.