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CRESCENDO
CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY 3, SATURDAY, 7:30 p.m. Merrily We Roll Along-Theatre Production Where: Birmingham-Southern College Theatre One Details: A cautionary musical tale about hopes, dreams, and what happens when we let go of what is dearest to us, Merrily examines the lives of three friends as they navigate their way through their careers, relationships, triumphs, and tragedies – all told in reverse time. Features the Sondheim classics “Not A Day Goes By,” “Old Friends,” and “Our Time.” Seats to plays at Birmingham-Southern College are all general admission. Try to arrive at the College Theatre Lobby by 7:00 p.m. so we can go into the theatre as a group as soon as the rope barrier to the theatre is opened. We will try to hold seats for Crescendo people who have paid for their tickets in advance. Please arrive in the College Theatre Lobby no later than 7:10 p.m. for this performance. Tickets not picked up by 7:15 p.m. may be resold. The theatre makes every effort to fill all empty seats. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 studentsReservations Required: To order tickets, please mail your check, made payable to Crescendo, to P.O. Box 84, Mt. Olive, Al 35117 so that it will be received by Wednesday, April 30. Please write “Merrily” on the “For” line of your check.Please call 631-4680 if you need directions to the college Info: Dan Frederick, 631-4680
MAY 4, SUNDAY, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Crescendo Potluck Supper Party for Singles Where: Home of Crescendo member Sandra Latko, 5472 Scout Creek Drive in Hoover Details: You are encouraged to invite one or more single guests to come with you since a potluck supper is one of the best Crescendo events for introducing yourself (if you are not already a member) and your friends to Crescendo. Please bring a dish to share with the group. Please note that you are required to bring a dish of food to share with the group. Do not come without food. Beverages will also be welcome in addition to your food. Crescendo will furnish soft drinks, cups, plates, flatware, napkins and ice. Dress—casual. No Charge Reservations: Not required Directions: From the Galleria Mall take Alabama Route 150 (John Hawkins Parkway) towards Bessemer past Wal-Mart and Hunter Street Baptist Church. Go to the light where Walgreen’s is on the left. Make a left onto Stadium Trace which brings you into the Trace Crossings development. Go straight up to the first light and make a right there onto Brocks Gap. Go up Brocks Gap and make a right into the Scout Creek development. This will bring you on Scout Creek Drive. Go 3/4 the way down the street and the house is on the right, 5472 Scout Creek Drive. Phone 682-9540. Info: Call Sandra Latko, 682-9540 for additional information or to volunteer to help her with the party.
MAY 5, MONDAY, 7:30 p.m. FREE Concert by Hilltop Singers Where: Birmingham Southern College, Hill Hall 900 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham Details: The members of this twelve-to-fourteen student jazz choir with small back up band sing superbly together—as well as any group in New York City or Los Angeles. Come and enjoy an hour or so of popular music and show tunes. You’ll be glad you came! Meet in Hill Hall downstairs lobby at 7:15 p.m. We’ll go into the concert hall at 7:20 p.m. and sit together. Reservations: Not required Info: Please call 631-4680 if you need directions to the college. For information on this event please email Dan Frederick, crescendo@bellsouth.net or call 631-4680.
MAY 10, SATURDAY, 5:30 p.m. Crescendo Pre-Concert Dinner Where: Cobb Lane Restaurant 1 Cobb Lane, Birmingham Details: If the weather is mild and not rainy, we can eat outdoors. One friend of Dan’s commented that this was the most romantic dinner restaurant location she had ever been to in Birmingham. Reservation Required: Please call Dick Coffee, 956-1315, to place your reservation to join us for dinner before the performance of the live theatre production Godspell by the Red Mountain Theatre Company.
MAY 10, SATURDAY, 7:30 p.m. Godspell--Musical Theatre Production Where: Red Mountain Theatre Company Cabaret Theatre, 301 19th Street North, Birmingham Details: An extraordinary portrayal of redemptive love, Godspell is a fun, modern day version of the New Testament parables straight from the Gospel according to Matthew. This Broadway smash hit features impressive music by Stephen Schwartz, including the international hit, “Day By Day,” along with “Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord,” “All Good Gifts” and “By My Side.” Using a variety of theatrical storytelling traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville, Godspell is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, complete with a message of kindness, tolerance and hope. Parking is available on the street, in a deck right next to the theatre and in a parking lot across the street from the theatre. Crescendo Seats: $30.00. Seating will be cabaret style. Crescendo has reserved one table for our people. Info. And Tickets: Catherine Chestnut, RMTC Ticket Manager, 324-2424. Please be sure to request seating with the Crescendo Group. Also please order your tickets early!
MAY 16, FRIDAY, 6:30 p.m. Singles Mingle After Work Where: Crape Myrtle Café in the Little Professor Bookstore, 2717 18th Street South, Homewood PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION! Details: Socialize with other Crescendo folks and give the Crescendo singles mingles a try! You are encouraged to invite one or more guests to come with you to this event since a singles mingle is one of the best Crescendo events for introducing your friends to Crescendo. Note that we had 35 single people at our singles mingle in May, 2006. Dress—casual or whatever if you come directly from work. You do not have to be a Crescendo member to attend. Info: Leo O’Grady, Crescendo singles mingle coordinator, 587-5133
MAY 17, SATURDAY, 8:00 p.m. Alabama Symphony Orchestra MasterWorks Concert Where: Alys Stephens Center, Jemison Concert Hall Details: The Alabama Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of ASO Music Director Justin Brown will perform the following works: Cantus in memoriam for Benjamin Britten by Arvo Part; the Sibelius Violin Concerto with guest soloist Pekka Kuusisto; and the Symphony No. 1 by William Walton. Renowned Finnish violinist Pekka Kuusisto makes his Alabama Symphony debut with his countryman Sibelius' hauntingly beautiful Violin Concerto. From neighboring Estonia, Arvo Part experiments with silence and sound in the meditative Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten, while English composer William Walton's powerfully expressive Symphony No. 1 rounds out the program - and the season. Crescendo Seats: $10 Right Orchestra Info. And Tickets: Please call the ASO Box Office, 251-7727. Be sure to request seating with Crescendo!
MAY 23, FRIDAY, 7:30 p.m. Crescendo Picnic Where: Caldwell Park Highland Avenue and 26th Street South in Birmingham Details: Please bring your own blanket or chairs and all your picnic supplies: food, drinks (no alcohol), cups, ice, utensils, etc. You may also purchase food and drinks from vendors in the park. Look for the Crescendo signs. Well-behaved children are welcome. Reservations: Not required, but you must have purchased a concert ticket to be admitted to the park where Crescendo will be picnicking. Info: Dan Frederick, crescendo@bellsouth.net or 631-4680 MAY 23, FRIDAY, 8:00 p.m. Alabama Symphony Orchestra Sounds for Summer Concert Stars and Stripes Pops Christopher Confessore, conductor Where: Caldwell Park Highland Avenue and 26th Street South in Birmingham Details: Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue and three cheers for the ASO! Join the ASO Memorial Day weekend for a Patriotic Pops concert featuring favorite marches by John Philip Sousa, a musical Salute to the Armed Forces and selections by George Gershwin, Aaron Copland and Irving Berlin. Enjoy music under the stars with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. Join us for this special Memorial Day Weekend concert which promises to yield a great evening of fun. Relax on the lawn with your blanket or lawn chair. Bring your own food or enjoy tasty delights from vendors in the park. Look for the Crescendo signs. Well-behaved children are welcome. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the gate. Children age 3-12, $5. These prices are for lawn seating. Please call the ASO box office, 251-7727, to order your tickets in advance. MAY 30, FRIDAY, 7:30 p.m. Crescendo Picnic Where: Caldwell Park Highland Avenue and 26th Street South in Birmingham Details: Please bring your own blanket or chairs and all your picnic supplies: food, drinks (no alcohol), cups, ice, utensils, etc. You may also purchase food and drinks from vendors in the park. Look for the Crescendo signs. Well-behaved children are welcome. Reservations: Not required, but you must have purchased a concert ticket to be admitted to the park where Crescendo will be picnicking. Info: Dan Frederick, crescendo@bellsouth.net or 631-4680 MAY 30, FRIDAY, 8:00 p.m. Alabama Symphony Orchestra Sounds for Summer Concert, Harry Potter and Friends Christopher Confessore, conductor Where: Caldwell Park Highland Avenue and 26th Street South in Birmingham Details: Join the Alabama Symphony Orchestra for an evening of cinematic magic featuring musical excerpts from all five Harry Potter films as well as favorite selections from Spiderman, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings Enjoy music under the stars with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. Join us for this special concert. which promises to yield a great evening of fun. Relax on the lawn with your blanket or lawn chair. Bring your own food or enjoy tasty delights from vendors in the park. Look for the Crescendo signs. Well-behaved children are welcome. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the gate. Children age 3-12, $5. These prices are for lawn seating. Please call the ASO box office, 251-7727, to order your tickets in advance. Address of Concert Hall Alys Stephens Center 1200 10th Avenue South on the UAB Campus
Prepaid tickets are available at the concert hall will call table or window on concert night. No refunds.
Please mark your calendars now for these fun and exciting Crescendo events. Details will follow in future newsletters.
JUNE 1, SUNDAY JUNE 20, FRIDAY Aida-Theatre Production Singles Mingle
JUNE 6, FRIDAY JUNE 21, SATURDAY Picnic and ASO Concert Cheaper by the Dozen Theatre Production JUNE 13, FRIDAY Picnic and ASO Concert JUNE 22, SUNDAY Potluck/Pool Party JUNE 14, SATURDAY The Music Man-Theatre JUNE 28, SATURDAY Production The Underpants Theatre Production
Addresses of Concert Halls
Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Center Concert Hall
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