Skate into a fabulous weekend, with concerts, festivals, tree lighting and more in Can’t Miss Alabama
Have fun at one of these pre-holiday activities.
Fred L. Shuttlesworth Human Rights Award Celebration
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute presents the Fred Shuttlesworth Human Rights Award Celebration Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Lyric Theatre. The prestigious awards celebration will honor Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, who represents the District of Columbia and is on the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
The awards celebration will feature performances by American Idol winner Ruben Studdard, and Henry Panion III, composer, arranger, conductor, educator and professor of music at UAB.
The Lyric Theatre is at 1800 3rd Ave. N. in Birmingham.
For more information about the celebration or ticket information, visit the website www.bcri.org.
Explore cultural exhibits at the Mobile International Festival
Travel the world at the annual Mobile International Festival Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Mobile Civic Center. Experience a variety of educational exhibits from Asia, the Americas, Africa, Europe and Australia. Enjoy cultural entertainment, including songs and folk dances. Taste exotic food from over 30 countries. Visit the Art Gallery and see artifacts, paintings and potteries.
Get the complete schedule of events here.
Purchase tickets here.
Mobile Civic Center is at 401 Civic Center Drive.
Get ready to run this weekend
More than 1,700 runners are expected to participate in the fastest growing half-marathon in the South. The 6th annual Magic City Half-Marathon is Sunday, Nov. 20 at Regions Field with proceeds benefiting the Ruben Studdard Foundation for the Advancement of Children in Music Arts. The event includes music and post-race craft beer.
Follow this link for registration and ticket information.
Regions Field is at 1401 1st Ave. S. in Birmingham.
LeAnn Rimes in concert at Wind Creek
Grammy Award-winning vocalist LeAnn Rimes will perform at the Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in Wetumpka Saturday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. Rimes rose to fame as a country singer at age 13 after the debut of her hit song “Blue.”
Wind Creek is at 100 River Oaks Drive in Wetumpka. Purchase tickets here.
Everyone enjoys ice skating. (Andalusia Star-News)
Ring in the holiday season with outdoor skating
Adults and children of all ages can enjoy Skating in the Park Nov. 18-Jan. 3. The skating rink is behind the Huntsville Museum of Art at 300 Church St.
Check Facebook for weather updates.
For more information, call 256-535-4350 or visit the website.
Enjoy a tree-lighting celebration
The annual Alabama Shakespeare Festival tree-light celebration is set for Saturday, Nov. 19 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. The family-friendly event features Santa, festive songs, carriage rides and a special appearance by ASF’s Christmas Carol cast members. Light refreshments will be provided. Admission is free. The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is at One Festival Drive in Montgomery. To learn more about the lighting celebration, follow this link.
