I*magine (eye-magine) noun
1: Celebration of the arts in Shelby County 2: Annual marketing effort to promote visual and performing arts events in the Spring 3: Unique campaign to attract tourists to arts events and festivals in Shelby County 4: Vision of the Shelby County Arts Council

 

2012 I*magine Events Listing

 
March 30 2012  - April 26, 2012  Regional Folk Art Exhibit
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 am -5:00 pm
Shelby County Arts Council Gallery, 104 Mildred Street, Columbiana, AL
Phone: 205.669.0044
Visit the SCAC Gallery to view the works of artist across the region that have been assemble for this showing by Guest Curator, Bruce Andrews. Artists include Lennie Jones and Elnora Spencer. Admission is Free.  
 
March 30th – Shelby County’s Best Barbeque Cook-off
Cook Teams: 6:00 am – 7:00 pm
Public Tasting: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Cost $10, children under 11 free with paid adult
Title Sponsor, Deloach, Barbers and Caspers, PPC. 
Benefiting Shelby County Arts Council and South Shelby Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 205.669.0044
BBQ cook teams will offer boston butts, ribs and other treats for tasting
Event Activities- Great BBQ, Live Music, Fences on Parade Exhibit, Car Show, Space Bounce, Face painting, Popcorn
 
March 30 – Fences on Parade
5:00 pm -7:00 pm, in conjunction with the Shelby County’s Best BBQ Cook-off
Downtown Columbiana
Shelby County Public schools art program will each have an entry in the fences on Parade. Judging and awards presented during the event.
Phone: 205.669.0044
 
April 2-4 – BFA Art Exhibit
University of Montevallo, Bloch Gallery
10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Come join us in Montevallo! We are featuring the work of senior Bachelors of Fine Arts majors
Phone: 205. 665.6400
 
April 3rd – Jazz Ensemble, University of Montevallo
7:30-8:30 PM
Palmer Auditorium
Free, open to the public student performance
Phone: 205. 665. 6670 Music Office
 
April 11-12 – Spring Theatre festival
7:30 pm
University of Montevallo, Chichester Black Box Theatre
A Series of short, provocative and often experimental plays presented by our advanced directing students. ADULT CONTENT.
Phone: 205.665.6200 Box Office
 
April 14 – 6th Annual Montevallo Art Show
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Orr Park, Montevallo Alabama
70+ Artists, bands, food vendors, family fun
 
April 14 – Mt. Laurel Spring Festival
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Town of Mt. Laurel, Alabama
150+ Vendors. Many artists presenting in various medias will be onsite Festival is rain or shine Free Admission. Family Friendly.
Phone: 205.408.8696 – vendor registration
 
 
Aprl 15 - June 30 -  Shelby County Arts Council Members Art  Exhibit
City of Chelsea Public Library
9:00 am -5:00 pm Monday Wednesday, Friday
9:00 am -7:00 pm Tuesday
9:00 am -2:00 pm Saturday
Phone:   205-669-0044
Website: www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com
 
April 16th – Chamber Ensembles
7:30-8:30 pm
University of Montevallo, LaBaron Recital hall
This recital will feature performances by various small instrumental changer ensembles. Free and open to the public
Phone: 205.665.6400
 
April 16-19  – BFA Art Exhibit
10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday
University of Montevallo, Bloch Gallery
Come join us in Montevallo! We are featuring the work of senior Bachelors of Fine Arts majors
Phone: 205. 665.6400
 
April 19-21, 22 – Heartbreak House by George Bernard Shaw
7:30 pm; Matinee on 22nd at 2:00pm
University of Montevallo
Directed by: Tammy Killian
Shaw's witty, thought-provoking play is set in England on the eve of World War I. As an extraordinary collection of guests reunite, hearts and minds become trapped by a young woman’s Dilemma—whether to marry for love or for money.
BOX OFFICE (205) 665-6200
 
April 23-26, BFA Art Exhibit
10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday
University of Montevallo, Bloch Gallery
Come join us in Montevallo! We are featuring the work of senior Bachelors of Fine Arts majors
Phone: 205. 665.6400
 
April 27-28, 29 Musical Theatre lab class Performance Project
7:30 pm; Matinee on 29 at 2:00pm
University of Montevallo, Chichester Black Box Theatre
DIRECTED by Marcus Lane, Musical Director Laurie Middaugh
This small cast musical presented by our advanced musical theatre lab class once again explores a specific style of contemporary musical theatre. Seats are limited so reserve early!
BOX OFFICE (205) 665-6200
 
May 3rd – Shelby County Public Schools County Wide Art Show
Students grade K-12 are personally invited by their school’s Art Instructor to participant in this county wide artwork show. 
May 11-12 – Buck Creek Festival
10:00 am - 5:00pm, Friday: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm Saturday
Helena, Alabama
Free family event located on the banks of the of Buck Creek in the heart of Helena, AL. Get ready for live music, arts and crafts, vendors from the Southeast, children's activities, and the rubber duck race.
Call 205-296-6153 for more information
June 2-3 – Aldridge Gardens Art Show for Alabama Artists
 9:00am – 5:00pm on Saturday and Sunday
For the 9th year, Aldridge Gardens will host an ALABAMA Artists only art show. More than 70 artists usually compete in this juried show in 11 categories, including painting, photography, woodworking, mixed media, textiles, drawing, glass, printmaking, jewelry, clay and sculpture.
Phone: 205-682-8019
Address: 353 Lorna Rd., Hoover, AL 35216
June 2 – Cityfest
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
Municipal Park, Alabaster, Alabama
Visitors can enjoy KidsFest, featuring our kids hands-on art area, over 15 inflatables and various children's activities. Visitors also enjoy the large vendor area, classic car show, and most of all; they come for the world class musical entertainment. Alabama. Each year, our event attracts tens of thousands