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Come along on a guided tour of two Birmingham landmarks: the Lyric Theatre and the Alabama Theatre. Explore the rich history of the theatre district and marvel at each venue's distinctive architectural details. The highlight of the tour? A demonstration of the famed Wurlitzer Pipe organ, "Big Bertha." Don't miss the exclusive behind-the-scenes look at these historic structures. Limited to the first 20 to register


Thursday, August 1, 2024, Alabama Theater
Clarksdale is the birthplace of the blues and rock 'n' roll. The first rock and roll song ever recorded, "Rocket 88," was written and rehearsed in Clarksdale by Ike Turner and Jackie Brenston. The first song Elvis Presley ever recorded was written by Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, a local gospel singer, who wrote "That's All Right". A trip to the B.B. King Museum will get us ready for the Ground Zero Blues Club. The club opened in 2001 and is owned by Morgan Freeman (yes, that Morgan Freeman). We will take a historic tour by Robert Birdsong, a former Clarksdale fireman and cultural historian, to learn about the area. A visit to Dockery Farms, a place considered by many, including blues legend B.B. King, to be the birthplace of the blues. The trip will also include a visit to the Grammy Museum to learn about Grammy Awards history.


August 2-4, 2024, Delta Blues Museum
Join us for a day of art, culture, and culinary delights! Enjoy Billy Renkl's exhibition, a guided tour at the Jules Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art. Hear Margaret Renkl read from "The Comfort of Crows," and savor hors d'oeuvres and wine. Connect with OLLI members and enrich your day with insightful discussions. Register now for a unique experience!


Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Dutch-Treat Lunch Bunch in Tuscaloosa


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