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06/20/2026

🎭✨ Costume Parade sneak peek!

Our Matilda the Musical Jr. cast took over the Morris K. Sirote Theatre lobby for a colorful costume parade—and the transformation is officially underway! From racks (and floors!) full of looks to fully dressed characters ready for the stage, the creativity and personality in this cast is shining already. 💛

We’re officially ONE WEEK from showtime, and it’s all coming together!

📍 Alys Stephens Center
🗓 June 26
⏰ 2 PM & 6 PM
🎟 Tickets: $5.00 (available at the door)

Don’t miss the magic, mischief, and music! 📚✨



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06/19/2026

UAB UAB's ArtPlay is hosting "Whimsical Wednesdays" a Bridgerton Inspired series of Regency Era Crafting Classes. This past week was the art of Royal Icing Cookie Decorating. ArtPlay's art education opportunities are listed on their website for children, youth and adults! Introduce the Arts to your schedule at ArtPlay!

UAB's ArtPlay House hosted "A Royal Affair," teaching bakers how to use royal icing to create intricate designs as part of its "Whimsical Wednesdays" series.

06/18/2026

Beep! Beep! Vocabby loves playing in his pool!

Join us for a FREE early language learners’ program this Saturday at Woodlawn UMC. Sign-in by 10:15!

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06/16/2026

UAB’s ArtPlay—where great outcomes are the direct result of meaningful experiences.
We make the arts accessible, inspiring, and transformative—for every student, every community, every voice.

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06/11/2026

Our first Whimsical Wednesday with the talented Rachel Brockwell was nothing short of magical! ✨ Those who attended were swept away into a Bridgerton-inspired wonderland brimming with creativity and elegance.

Imagine the thrill of unleashing your inner artist while basking in the charm of the Regency era… 🎨🌸 If you weren’t there, you truly missed an unforgettable experience.

But fear not—your next chance awaits! Join us Wednesday, June 17 from 6–8 PM for A Royal Affair: Delectable Designs in Icing, where you’ll learn the art of decorating with royal icing in a sweet, beginner-friendly class led by Francesca Scalici. Cookies and icing are provided—just bring your creativity!

Secure your spot here: https://www.alysstephens.org/connect/classes/delectable-designs-in-icing/

Keep your eyes peeled for even more Whimsical Wednesdays and get ready to step into a world where creativity knows no bounds and sophistication reigns supreme.

Don’t miss out again—join us for the next enchanting session! 💫

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06/09/2026

Day 1 of Matilda rehearsals in the books, and we’re already in motion 🎶💥

It starts with a step… and a whole lot of encouragement 💛 From learning choreography to building confidence, our campers and teaching artists jumped right into the work and aren’t looking back!

The focus, the joy, the teamwork—it’s all here. We’re not just putting on a show—we’re building confidence one move at a time ✨

This is where the magic starts!

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06/08/2026

Whimsical Wednesdays at ArtPlay

Royal Affair: Delectable Designs in Icing

Dearest gentle reader, you are cordially invited to a most delicious engagement: A Royal Affair Icing Class. Perfect for beginners, this session unveils the elegant fundamentals of decorating with royal icing. With cookies and icing provided, you will learn to craft charming, personalized designs fit for any Regency fête. Bring an apron—and your most inspired creativity—as you prepare to astonish both friends and yourself with newfound confectionary skill. A sweet triumph awaits!

Registration end date:
Wednesday, June 10

Registration Link: https://www.alysstephens.org/connect/classes/delectable-designs-in-icing/

Teaching Artist Bio:
Francesca Scalici has been baking as long as she can remember. Francesca started baking in her childhood home, both because she enjoyed the process, but more so the end product. For 10 years, she ran Francesca’s Kitchen from her home, baking and designing custom cookies for baby showers, birthdays, weddings and just about any special event you can imagine. Since then, she has worked at various bakeries around town and is excited to share her icing tips and tricks!

Francesca Scalici has been baking as long as she can remember. Francesca started baking in her childhood home, both because she enjoyed the process and, more so, the end product. For 10 years, she ran Francesca’s Kitchen from her home, baking and designing custom cookies for baby showers, birthdays, weddings, and just about any special event you can imagine. Since then, she has worked at various bakeries around town and is excited to share her icing tips and tricks!

06/08/2026

Make space for creativity, connection, and a little whimsy. Register now! ☺️🌸
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06/08/2026

Here’s to opening day and the start of an unforgettable summer adventure! Break a leg, everyone! 🎶💫ries—our campers are about to experience the thrill of bringing Roald Dahl’s beloved story to life. We can’t wait to watch them grow, shine, and become the revolting children we know they’re meant to be! 🌟📚

The stage is set, the scripts are ready, and our young performers (ages 7–12) are about to step into the extraordinary world of Crunchem Hall. Tomorrow marks day one of three incredible weeks filled with singing, dancing, acting, and pure theatrical magic.

From learning choreography to discovering their voices, building confidence to creating lifelong memories—our campers are about to experience the thrill of bringing Roald Dahl's beloved story to life. We can't wait to watch them grow, shine, and become the revolting children we know they're meant to be! 🌟📚

Here's to opening day and the start of an unforgettable summer adventure! Break a leg, everyone! 🎶💫

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