Learn the basics of ceramics while exploring handbuilding with Jess of Jenkies Studio. Over three weeks, learn slab building and sculpting methods to create mugs, vases, ring dishes etc. Finish by exploring various surface textures and glazes to complete your pieces. This class will cover the basic terminology and techniques of handbuilding with all materials supplied, so it’s ideal for both beginners and those who've completed Ceramics: Throwing.

Local playwright Bernadette Chapman takes us to the ICU in Children’s Hospital overnight. Marie is in the waiting room as her daughter is on the surgical table waiting for her heart transplant. The waiting room grows with worried family members from a teen being shot after his football game and a daughter is rushed in from another overdose. Tensions rise as each family waits on word from the hospital staff and attempts to support each other as they process what the stakes are for their children and families. This play is a tribute to not only Chapman's daughter, Sadie, but also to Cassidy Cochran and her family.

Get Healthy on the Railroad sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Senior Fit These low impact workouts are tailored to the fitness levels of the participants. Senior Fit implements four categories of activity that the NIH states offer seniors the most health benefits: flexibility, endurance, balance, and strength. The group exercise setting also provides a social opportunity designed to benefit mental and emotional well-being. This class is FREE thanks to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register. You will be required to sign-in each time you participate in this class. NOTE: Class instructors are subject to change based on availability, and classes will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Class cancellations will typically be determined by 4 pm the day before class. For timely updates regarding class schedule, please visit the Park's Calendar of Events and our Facebook page.

Dip your paintbrush into nature and the Gardens in this colorful week of artistic fun! Each day, we will visit a different garden which will inspire us to create! Using natural materials we find in the Gardens and a variety of art materials such as paint, pastels, watercolor, clay, and more, you can just imagine all the creativity that will bloom!

Join us each week with your preschooler for a story followed by a nature activity at the Gardens! Meet us in the Southern Living Garden, weather permitting, or in the Garden Center. This program is designed to promote a love of reading, creativity, and gardening, all while gaining the benefits of visiting the Gardens and being outdoors. We require preregistration to allow us to ensure the quality of the program and to prepare for the number of children who will attend.

🎉🍻 Join us and get ready to cheer on TEAM USA 🇺🇸 for an Olympics Opening Ceremony Watch Party! 🍻🎉 🏅 Date: Friday, July 26 🏅 Time: TBD 🏅 Location: Cahaba Brewing Co. Taproom 📺 What to Expect: 🇺🇸 Catch every moment of the 2024 Opening Ceremony on our big screens. 🇺🇸 Specialty beers and cocktails on the menu 🇺🇸 Grab a tasty bite from The Current on the patio 🇺🇸 Show your spirit by wearing your favorite patriotic gear Free to attend!

Get Healthy on the Railroad sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Line Dancing Let's get moving with a fun, low-impact exercise class designed for all ages. Learn the choreographed dance steps to your favorite songs while improving your coordination and fitness. This class is FREE thanks to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register. You will be required to sign-in each time you participate in this class. NOTE: Class instructors are subject to change based on availability, and classes will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Class cancellations will be determined by 4 pm. For timely updates regarding class schedule, please visit the Park's Calendar of Events and our Facebook page.

Beautiful is the story of her journey from a highschool dreamer to a trailblazer in a male-dominated profession. Along the way, she befriends fellow writer Cynthia Weil, fights convention, and finds her own definition of success. With classic songs from King, Weil, Gerry Goffin, and Barry Mann (“Up On The Roof,” Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” “One Fine Day,” “You’ve Got A Friend,” and many more), it’s the story of an icon we’ll never forget.