By Shirley Jackson
Alabama Shakespeare Festival
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents “The Sound of Music” through Sunday, Dec. 30 as a part of its 2018-19 season. The production tells the beloved story of Maria, a young and spirited nun-turned-governess, and the Von Trapp family. The 1965 film adaption starring Julie Andrews won Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Other adaptions have won Tony and Grammy awards.
Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival
Songwriters and musicians will take part in the Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival. Brown was a night watchman at the legendary Flora-Bama and was featured on the Paul Harvey radio show. Hear old and new artists explain the meaning behind their lyrics. The performances will be in a variety of venues in Florida and on the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Patti LaBelle
Rhythm and Blues singer Patti LaBelle will perform Sunday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Alys Stephens Center. LaBelle, a Grammy-award winner, is a singer, actress, and entrepreneur. Her singing career spans nearly six decades with hit songs “New Attitude,” “Lady Marmalade,” “On My Own,” and “Over the Rainbow.”
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