China National Symphony Orchestra
What: Knox Concert Series
When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Anniston Performing Arts Center
Cost: $50-$75 general admission; $80-$105 reserved seating
Contact: Lee Merrill, 256-741-8262, knoxconcert@cableone.net
Michael Chioldi, baritone
What: Jacksonville Opera Theatre
When: Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m.
Where: First Presbyterian Church, Anniston
Cost: $5-$10
Contact: jacksonvilleopera.org
Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder
What: Gadsden Live Performance Series
When: Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center, Gadsden
Cost: $22-$49
Contact: wallacehall.org
“The Deep Song: Encaustic paintings by Helen DeRamus”
What: Quarterly art show
When: Feb. 7-28; Opening reception Feb. 7, 6-8 p.m.; gallery talk at 6:45 p.m.
Where: Hammond Hall Art Gallery, Jacksonville State University
Cost: Free
"Crimes of the Heart”
What: CAST Alabama
When: Feb. 7-10 and Feb. 14-17
Where: McClellan Auditorium, Anniston
Cost: $10-$20
Contact: 256-820-CAST, castevents.ticketleap.com
"Chinese New Year Celebration: Year of the Water Snake”
What: Family-friendly festival of Asian arts, crafts, food and storytelling
When: Feb. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m..
Where: Berman Museum of World History, Anniston
Contact: bermanmuseum.org
Talladega Mardi Gras Gala
When: Feb. 9, 6 p.m.
Where: International Motorsports Hall of Fame, Speed Channel Dome
Cost: $90 individual tickets; $180 for couples
Contact: 256-315-0000, www.talladegamardigras.com
"Go for Baroque”
What: Gadsden Symphony Orchestra
When: Feb. 10, 2:30 p.m.
Where: Gadsden City High School Auditorium
Cost: $5-$20
Contact: wallacehall.org
Anniston Museum’s 33rd Annual Black Heritage Festival
When: Feb. 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m
Where: Longleaf Botanical Gardens
Cost: Free
Contact: annistonmuseum.org
"Brigadoon”
What: JSU Drama
When: Feb. 21-24 and Feb. 28-March 3
Where: Ernest Stone Performing Arts Center
Cost: $10-$15
Contact: 256-782-5648, jsu.edu/drama
The Fab Four: The Ultimate Beatles Tribute
What: Gadsden Live Performance Series
When: Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center, Gadsden
Cost: $14-$41
Contact: wallacehall.org
Russian National Ballet Theatre
What: Knox Concert Series
When: Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Anniston Performing Arts Center
Cost: $50-$75 general admission; $80-$105 reserved seating
Contact: Lee Merrill, 256-741-8262, knoxconcert@cableone.net
March
"Seussical The Musical”
What: Characters Theatrics
When: March 1-3
Where: Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center, Gadsden
Cost: $8-$10
Contact: 256-549-8475, wallacehall.org
Student Juried Show
When: March 7-22 ; Opening reception March 7, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Hammond Hall Art Gallery, Jacksonville State University
"Young Abe Lincoln”
What: The Birmingham Children’s Theatre
When: March 8, 9:30 a.m.
Where: Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center, Gadsden
Neil Simon’s “Biloxi Blues”
When: March 8, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Talladega Ritz Theatre
Contact: 256-315-0000 for tickets
"A Chorus Line”
What: Knox Concert Series
When: March 14, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Anniston Performing Arts Center
Cost: $50-$75 general admission; $80-$105 reserved seating
Contact: Lee Merrill, 256-741-8262, knoxconcert@cableone.net
"The Red Velvet Cake War”
What: Heflin Arts Council
When: March 14-17
Where: Casey Auditorium, Heflin
Cost: $15 adults, $8 students
Contact: 256-463-2290
"Strike Up The Band!”
What: Etowah Youth Orchestra
When: March 15
Where: Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center, Gadsden
Cost: $6
Contact: 256-549-8475, wallacehall.org
April & May
Graduating seniors exhibit
When: April 4-26; Opening reception April 4, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Hammond Hall Art Gallery, Jacksonville State University
Spring Formal Concert
What: Etowah Youth Orchestra
When: April 27, 7 p.m.
Where: Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center, Gadsden
Cost: $12-$16
Contact: wallacehall.org
"Little Women”
What: Class Act Performers
When: April 30, noon
Where: Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County
34th annual Mini-Works on Paper
When: May 2-30; Opening reception and awards May 2, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Hammond Hall Art Gallery, Jacksonville State University
"A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
What: CAST Alabama
When: May 2-5 and May 9-12
Where: McClellan Auditorium, Anniston
Cost: $10-$20
Contact: 256-820-CAST, castevents.ticketleap.com
"Grease”
What: Cleburne County Schools Drama Departments and Heflin Arts Council
When: May 9-11
Where: Casey Auditorium, Heflin
Cost: $20 adults; $10 students
Contact: 256-463-2290
"Blithe Spirit”
What: JSU Drama
When: May 15-19
Where: Ernest Stone Performing Arts Center, Jacksonville State University
Cost: $5-$10
Contact: 256-782-5648, jsu.edu/drama
"Strike Up The Band!”
What:Etowah Youth Orchestra
When: March 15
Where: Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center, Gadsden
Cost: $6
Contact: 256-549-8475, wallacehall.org
June
"A Tennessee Walk”
What: JSU Drama
When: June 19-23
Where: Ernest Stone Performing Arts Center, Jacksonville State University
Cost: $5-$10
Contact: 256-782-5648, jsu.edu/drama
