An exhibition of video art presented by Vinegar at the Media Window in downtown Birmingham, Alabama.

Between a Love and a Hard Place
An exhibition of video art presented by Vinegar at the Media Window in downtown Birmingham, Alabama.

Featuring Roger Beebe, Kellie Bornhoft, Barry Jones, and Julie Lee

September 28 – November 28, 2024

On view 24/7 (tech permitting!) with audio during waking hours.

Between a Love and a Hard Place is Vinegar’s first exhibition in a new collaborative venue, the Media Window , which is both an art gallery and a work of art.

In February 2024, Vinegar stepped away from its indoor gallery space and transitioned to a new phase of site-responsive and publicly accessible exhibitions.

In response to this circumstance, artist and Vinegar curator Melissa Yes created the Media Window (read more here). Between a Love and a Hard Place is the inaugural exhibition at this site.

101 23rd St. N Birmingham

This event is standing general admission. No chairs allowed. No dogs allowed. Please see our FAQs for more details. At this time, there are not Covid-19 restrictions for this concert. If this changes, all ticket buyers will be notified.

Visit basic. to view the latest Claire Godbee collection!

This new body of work explores the mystery, magic, and mythology of cicadas, intertwined with her own experiences and themes of transformation, reincarnation, and the divine feminine. Special integrated sound design by Earthen Herman and video visuals by Ben Blackburn.

Claire Godbee is an artist living and working in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2016 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Her work, rooted in psychology, mythology, astrology, yoga, and poetic traditions, explores and celebrates the depths of womanhood, our connection to nature, and the magic that exists within us and throughout everyday life. Interwoven with her own mythology, rituals, and experiences, her work embodies narratives about interconnection, soul activism, inner liberation, and the clarity received from nature and universal elements.

Her work will be on display until October 3, 2024. We hope you can make it by!

Join the Alabama Association of Nonprofits at their first-ever Nonprofit Film Festival where we will premiere ten short films from promising nonprofits across Alabama that tell the story of their missions in action. We hope these films will inspire you to join in their efforts, spread the word about their work, and financially support these amazing local organizations.

The film festival is open to community members, nonprofit leaders, foundation staff and trustees, potential donors, the media, elected officials, and AAN members. It will be a great networking opportunity for all.

Before premiering the films, participants will hear from Tony Bowen, Executive Director of Fidelity Charitable® Catalyst Fund, Elaine Martyn, Senior VP of the Private Donor Group at Fidelity Charitable, and Marsha Morgan with the Birmingham Change Fund. Stay tuned to learn about our evolving agenda.

This event is a celebration of Alabama's nonprofits with networking, good food, beer, and wine, and the ability to learn more about our “film stars” at informational booths before and after the event. You're welcome to come early and stay late! Our red carpet photo booth opens at 4:00.

The nonprofits featured were selected through a competitive grants process and include an array of nonprofits that represent the diversity of our communities and the causes so many of you care about. Many of the nonprofits are focused on serving communities of color, particularly given the under representation of Black leaders in our nonprofit sector. Did you know that only 10% of nonprofit executives in Alabama are Black compared to 27% of our state’s population (according to our State of the Sector report)?

Join he Alabama Association of Nonprofits as they celebrate Alabama's nonprofits in ten creative short films. The dress code is business attire.

𝕿𝖗𝖔𝖚𝖇𝖑𝖊𝖉 𝖇𝖞 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖑𝖎𝖛𝖎𝖓𝖌? 𝖀𝖓𝖍𝖆𝖕𝖕𝖞 𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖍 𝖊𝖙𝖊𝖗𝖓𝖎𝖙𝖞?

Then you won't want to miss our Beetlejuice-themed party! We're turning Charm into a haunting haven for a night of ghostly fun and eerie excitement that even the Netherworld would envy.
𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭, 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐞? Enter our costume contest! Come dressed in your best Beetlejuice-inspired outfit for a chance to win some hauntingly good prizes.

𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞! Sip on our signature "Beetlejuice Brew" and enjoy creepy treats that will send shivers down your spine.

𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡! Snap shots with ghostly props and eerie backdrops, and create memories that are truly strange and unusual. Capture your ghostly glamour and make the night unforgettable!
Invite your friends, RSVP, and get ready for a night of “the most fun you’ll have on this side of the afterlife” with Beetlejuice-themed antics and thrills! Don’t miss out—see you there!

Welcome to Standups & Startups, the funniest combination of humor and hustle. We are excited to host our inaugural show in Birmingham this October! Join us and hear some hilarious comics while networking with others in the Magic City startup ecosystem.

🎭 What to Expect:

😂 Gut-busting Stand-up Comedy

🤪 Hilarious Sketches and Improv

🎉 Unforgettable Comic Timing

🎤 Engaging Audience Interaction

🎟️ Limited seats available! Book today!

📢 Spread the word and bring your co-founders, teams, partners, and investors for an unforgettable night of laughter!

Run of the Show

5:45 - 6:30 pm: Arrive, check-in, and networking

6:30 - 8:00 pm: The show starts with multiple comics, to be announced, and finishes with our famous 'Pitches Get Stitches' improv experience!

We look forward to laughing all evening with y'all and enjoying the tasty beverages.

This class is designed for folks interested in the basics of watercolor and landscape techniques, as well as those wishing to brush up their skills. You will receive an introduction to materials, watercolor techniques, and a reference image (feel free to bring your own, but there will be some provided.) You are welcome to bring your own brushes & paints or have the option to purchase a set that you will be able to keep, all other materials will be provided.

Unleash your creativity, build confidence, and enhance your communication skills through a series of engaging exercises and games in this four-week improv class. This course offers a supportive environment where you’ll learn the fundamentals of improv, from spontaneous storytelling to quick thinking on your feet. Join us for a month of laughter, collaboration, and chaos! This is a four week class. Class dates are schedule for: Oct 3 Oct 10 Oct 17 Oct 24 Each class runs 6:00-8:30pm. All classes are held in the Sidewalk Cinema Lab in the bottom floor of the Pizitz Building downtown. Special Offer: Bring a Friend! Improv is more fun with friends! Bring a friend and get $25 off each registration - a total savings of $50! Just select the Bring a Friend ticket bundle when you check out.