By: Shirley Jackson
Red Mountain Theatre presents ‘Waitress’
Inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s beloved film, the Tony-nominated musical “Waitress” offers a special recipe for finding happiness in unexpected places. Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop … until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. Supported by her quirky crew of fellow servers and loyal customers, Jenna summons the secret ingredient she’s been missing all along — courage. The performance is showing until Sunday, Aug. 10.
Black Belt Birding Festival
The fifth annual Black Belt Birding Festival will take place Aug. 1-3. Highlighting the birds, history and heritage of Alabama’s Black Belt region, the festival brings together the joy of birding with the benefits of ecotourism to a region of important ecology and civil rights history. Events are across multiple towns and natural areas. Registration is free.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents ‘The Wizard of Oz’
Based on the classic children’s book by L. Frank Baum, “The Wizard of Oz” tells the story of Dorothy, a young girl dreaming of adventure far away from her family farm, whose life suddenly changes when a tornado whisks her off to the magical land of Oz. The fun-filled musical for all ages features the score made famous by the 1939 MGM film. The production is underway through Sunday, Aug. 17. To purchase tickets, call 334-271-5353, or visit the Alabama Shakespeare Festival box office.
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