November 2014 - The Reporter
A new community springs up on unused land, with just some tools, water and a chance to garden for the first time
Valerie Gordon has never planted a garden. Not at home or a friend’s house. Nowhere.
Valerie Gordon has never planted a garden. Not at home or a friend’s house. Nowhere.
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Sustainability
June 25, 2013
ArtPlay to present “Yuletide in Dogtown
Join Spike, Fifi, Scotty and Beauregard on an interactive musical adventure created by local playwright — and the ASC’s very own — Jerry Sims, as his pups learn what the holidays really mean.
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Events
June 25, 2013
Take 6, “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”
The group's unique sound features six refined voices united in crystal-clear harmony, against syncopated rhythms, ornate arrangements and funky grooves that meld into a brew of gospel, jazz, R&B and pop flavor.
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Events
June 25, 2013
An Intimate Evening with Yo-Yo Ma
Whether performing new or familiar works from the cello repertoire, coming together with colleagues for chamber music or exploring cultures and musical forms outside the Western classical tradition, acclaimed virtuoso Ma strives to find connections that stimulate the imagination.
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Events
June 25, 2013
GlobalFest: Un Voyage Aux Frances
Take a free trip to France for a mini French language lesson and discussion on French food, wine and culture. Guests may sample French cheeses and pastries from local shops and restaurants.
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Events
June 25, 2013
Anoushka Shankar to perform at ASC
A two-time nominee, Shankar became the first Indian musician to perform at the Grammy Awards when she was nominated for “Rise” in 2006, and she was the youngest person and first woman nominated in the World Music category for her album “Live at Carnegie Hall” in 2002.
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Events
June 25, 2013
Global Fest: The Art of Indian Dances
Learn about the beauty and intricacy of Indian dance with a combination lecture/demonstration. From each hand gesture to the vivid color of a costume, each element plays an integral role in this art form that tells stories through dance.
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Events
June 25, 2013
Global Fest: The Jig Is Up!
Explore Irish dance with the members of Birmingham’s Drake School of Irish Dance in an afternoon of movement and discussion.
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Events
June 25, 2013
Bebin garners major Tuberous Sclerosis award
Martina Bebin, M.D., associate professor of neurology and pediatrics, has been named the Manuel R. Gomez, M.D., award winner by the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance. The award was established in 1995 to honor Gomez, who is often called the father of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) in the United States.
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Awards & Honors
June 24, 2013
UAB adds Biomedical Sciences undergraduate program
UAB adds Biomedical Sciences as a major; will train professionals in processes and methods for diagnosing, analyzing and treating diseases.
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Academics
