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

2013 I*magine Events Listing

Shelby County Arts Council – Member Art Exhibit 
City of Chelsea, Public Library,  Ongoing Rotating Exhibit 
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 
 
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 5 – 30th - FOLK ART EXHIBIT / THE ROOTS OF AMERICAN MUSIC
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 6th, 2:00 – 4:30pm, SCAC Gallery
Monday – Thursday 10am – 5pm
Shelby County Arts Council Gallery, 104 Mildred Street, Columbiana, AL 
Phone:  205.669.0044
Visit the SCAC Gallery to view the folk art works of Bruce Andrews and Lennie Jones. Admission is Free.   
 
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 13 – 6th Annual Montevallo Art Show 
10:00 am – 5:00 pm 
Orr Park, Montevallo Alabama
70+ Artists, bands, food vendors, family fun
Contact:  info@montevalloartscouncil.org
 
April 13 – 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 
 
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 18-25 – ONESIES at South City Theatre
8:00pm on April 18, 19, 20 and 25, 26, 27
Matinee Time: 2:00pm on April 20
South City Theatre, 3612 Highway 26, Columbiana
www.southcitytheatre.com  Box Office: 205-621-2128
 
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.
 
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, MARK TWAIN One Man Show starring Darrell Revel
Saturday, April 27 7:00pm.  One Show Only
Shelby County Arts Council Performance Space, 104 Mildred Street, Columbiana
www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com, 205 669-0044.  Purchase tickets online, $15
 
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!
www.montevallo.edu/theatre BOX OFFICE (205) 665-6200
 
May 11 – ONESIES
7:30pm – one show only
Performed by South City Theatre
Location – Shelby County Arts Council Performance Space
104 Mildred Street, Columbiana
www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com, 205 669-0044.  Purchase tickets online, $15
 
 
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.
May 5 – 31, 2013 – Anagama Exhibit
Opening Reception: Sunday, May 5th, 2:00 – 4:00pm, SCAC Gallery
Monday – Thursday 10am – 5pm
Shelby County Arts Council Gallery, 104 Mildred Street, Columbiana, AL 
Phone:  205.669.0044
Come see ceramic sculpture and utilitarian vessels made by Professors and Artists from around the State, fired in the Anagama Kiln at University of Montevallo. A pictorial history of the University of Montevallo Anagama kiln will also be on display.
 
June 1 – 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
 
 
June 1-2 - 11th Annual Art in the Gardens
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., $3 donation to the Gardens
Aldridge Gardens, 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover!
For the 11th year Aldridge Gardens is proud to host this juried show. Come stroll through the Gardens and shop the works of more than 60 Alabama artists in 10 categories including, clay, jewelry, photography, painting, fiber, metal, mixed media, pottery, drawing and sculpture.