Tag: theatre downtown


Nov
2019

Say It Ain’t So!

categories: #bloglikecrazy, theatre downtown

My dear friend Lee turned me on to the theatre scene when I first moved to Birmingham in 2004. She showed me the ropes of volunteering at local venues by ushering and helping out where needed in exchange for seeing the shows. Thus began my love affair with local theatre.

I’ve been fortunate enough to see at least one show at almost every local theatre in Birmingham, I think. They each have their own unique history, personality, and character. I love watching their stages come to life with performances from some of the best thespians in the U.S.

One of the theatres in town that has become very important to me is Theatre Downtown. I’ve always enjoyed the off-the-beaten-path shows that it puts on, as well as the home it provides for ETC improv comedy troupe. I became such a fan of the theatre that I joined the Board of Directors for a few years. During my tenure I loved helping grow the social media presence, as well as have some input into the amazing shows the artistic director proposed for each year.

I’ve had so many wonderful memories at Theatre Downtown. I have friends who got married on stage, my husband was in his first play there, and I’ve spent countless days and nights ushering, cleaning, working concessions, and enjoying hundreds of shows with friends and family there. Theatre Downtown is part of my DNA now.

Theatre Downtown is housed inside Fifth Avenue Antiques in the Lakeview District of Birmingham. Last week the theatre found out that the building has been been sold and they have 30 days to move out. They are currently fundraising to help with moving costs, storage costs, and potential temporary venue costs for the rest of the season.

If you’ve ever enjoyed a show at Theatre Downtown (or plan to in the future, which I hope you will) please consider giving to their fundraiser by December 3rd – Giving Tuesday – also the day they have to move out by. You can donate to their fundraiser through their GoFundMe Charity link here:
https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/save-theatre-downtown.

Thank you in advance! And thank you Theatre Downtown for the many amazing memories at Fifth Avenue Antiques. I look forward to many more in your next iteration. 🙂

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Jan
2013

Best Week Ever

categories: See Jane Write, women, writing

This week has been positively amazing. The energy, creativity, and ambition of the people I’ve been around has left me completely in awe of them and – my favorite word to wear out – INSPIRED.  I realize that I use that word a lot, for a multitude of things, but it’s the perfect word to describe those events, people, organizations, music, that get me so pumped up..about Birmingham (Emily from Magic City Post – who was also a panelist at last night’s SJW event), writing (Javacia from See Jane Write),  fitness (Daniel and Tanya), volunteering (Scott), fashion (Jennifer) and a million other kindred spirits in this city. Let’s recap the week for those of you playing at home:

  • Started volunteering with a theatre that I adore – Theatre Downtown
  • The WOD (workout of the day) from hell at Iron Tribe Fitness. My legs were shredded for 3 days, but I did those 150 squats!
  • Goal Setting Workshop at ITF – can be applied to ANY goal(s) and it was life-changing. I can’t wait to share the notes with you in separate blog post.
  • Lost 1/2 pound. I’ll take it!
  • My first Paint the Town Red meeting (PTTR) – it’s a digital arts festival benefiting the Jefferson Shelby Chapter of the American Red Cross. The art and events in the works for this year’s event are going to blow you away!
  • See Jane Write event – “Blogging and the Future of Community Journalism” One word – AMAZING!
  • Interview of PTTR folks for a Magic City Post article I’m working on
  • Tonight we are going to a loft warming party
  • Tomorrow (Saturday) is my fiance’s birthday! I will let him have “game time” with our new XBox while I rearrange my bedroom to create a very private, very “me” writing nook. It will be full of inspiration, perspiration, and hopefully good words. I’ll be sure to post pics when done. I am uber excited about this change of scenery and the timing works out well because he loves to game. 🙂
  • Tomorrow evening we are going to have dinner with friends to celebrate his birthday and then off for drinks and shuffleboard. (Do you know where we’re going?)
  • Sunday I am going to the Southern Bridal Show with a fellow bride-to-be (Jennifer mentioned above) and then off to a music jam at Das Haus.

This week and weekend couldn’t get any better. I will be sure to fill you in on all the details of the weekend. Be sure to wish @socialmediabham a very “Happy Birthday” tomorrow if you know him. Tip: If you don’t know him already, meet him. He’s amazing. Also, don’t forget the next Birmingham Dance Walk is coming up on Feb 2nd – you can get details and RSVP here. Can’t wait to dance down 2nd Avenue with all you lovely people! And lastly, be sure to tell your friends and family you love them. Today is an especially amazing day…don’t let it go by without telling them you care!

Love yourself.
Find peace inside.
Share happiness.

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Jan
2013

Tornado Alley

categories: See Jane Write

Things have been moving at the speed of light these days at work, in my personal life, and extracurricular activities. I am not complaining – staying busy keeps my mind engaged, especially when I’m working with the creative talents behind the Jefferson Shelby County Chapter of the American Red Cross‘ Paint the Town Red event scheduled for April 20th right here in downtown Birmingham. I went to my first meeting last night – I’m volunteering as part of the Social Media team – and let me just tell you, they are planning AMAZING art for Birmingham. I cannot wait to go to this!

I have been busy with meetings and meet ups with See Jane Write, Theatre Downtown, Paint the Town Red, Magic City Post, the next Birmingham Dance Walk, and working my my goals and fitness thanks to Iron Tribe, losing weight, and seeing my man! Whew – I’m tired just thinking about the past few weeks and the weeks coming up. But they are worth it – these are some great organizations that do so much for our community.

The past two days of challenges for 31 Days to a Better Blog have been to 1) be more engaging on Facebook and Twitter and b) sign up for a blogging conference or seminar. Well, I’ve already blown #1 out of the park apparently as my sister, who I adore, posted on Facebook that I was updating too much and she was a little tired of it. lol! There are worse things, but it does tell me that I’m engaged. I loved Javacia’s tip today on posting more quality and not just quantity on social media – you can read her post here. And I’m also attending the See Jane Write event tonight: Blogging and the Future of Community Journalism. So I’ve got those two covered. I am still working on a new header, as well as whether I want to change my URL, title or platform. We shall see, but they are great tips in the series.

More tomorrow, lovelies! Until then….

Love yourself.
Find peace inside.
Share happiness.