GOPLAY Calendar for April 11-17

Shannon Heupel, Montgomery Advertiser
Updated ·11 min read

A Night of Jazz for BTW Magnet

Come for a chill evening filled with smooth tunes and good vibes at "A Night of Jazz," Friday, April 12, 7 p.m. in the black box theatre at BTW Magnet High School, 4400 Bell Road, Montgomery. It's presented by the BTW FAME board. Tickets are $12 for the concert, which features: LaRoy Bodiford - Saxophone, Matt Clements - Guitar, Amon Robinson - Piano, Emery Kidd - Bass, and Kenneth Priest - Drums. All proceeds go to support BTW Magnet High School. Tickets available online through eventbrite.com.

Celebrating The Arts Block Party

Southern Art & Makers Collective with FDL Gourmet To Go and Funky Forte Food Truck are hosting an evening celebrating the Culinary, Literary, Preforming and Visual Arts. Friday April 19, come to the 1200 block of Madison Ave. to experience an evening of creativity and fun. Chefs Amber Bonds and Preston Williams will have a mystery ingredient cook off. Local artists will be on sight with new work and demos. Several of our local authors will be on site doing book signings, Karen Preuss, from Fennel & Figs Bakery will be popping up along with Silver Wood Farms, Eat South and more. The fun starts at 5 p.m.

MCMO host Balourdet String Quartet

The Balourdet String Quartet will perform Thursday, April 25, 7:30 p.m. in Montgomery Chamber Music Organization's final concert of the 2023-24 season. It will be3 in Wilson Hall at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, One Museum Drive, Montgomery. The Boston-based ensemble brings together unique musicians from across the globe to create a cohesive sound from a young and exciting, yet experienced and gifted group. Tickets are $12.50-#42.50, and are available online at montgomerychambermusic.square.site

10th Montgomery Dragon Boat Festival

The Montgomery Dragon Boat Festival is back for the 10th year on Saturday, April 27, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Organizers are excited to welcome past teams back to the water and introduce new teams to Dragon Boat racing. The festival will be held in Riverfront Park on the beautiful Alabama River. It is being presented by Lightning Line and Montgomery Dragon Boat and Paddlesports. All proceeds benefit River Region Trails Inc., and its efforts to develop parks and greenways in the River Region. Registration for teams to compete is happening through Friday, April 12. For info visit montgomerydragonboats.com.

Red Bluff Music, Arts & Food Festival returns May 18

Vintage Hospitality Group will present the second annual Red Bluff Music, Arts & Food Festival on May 18, 2024 at Montgomery’s Riverwalk Amphitheater. it will showcase the best in blues, jazz, country, southern soul, and more. The main lineup includes We Got The Jazz: The Jazz of A Tribe Called Quest featuring Atlanta’s Dashill Smith and Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 14-time Grammy winner and world-leading dobro master The Jerry Douglas Band, and the world reigning heavyweight champion of blues and rock guitar, the one and only Eric Gales. Take advantage of early bird discounted tickets available through the end of the year on Eventbrite.com.

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • April 14: Bell Missionary Baptist Church, 503 Oak St., Montgomery — The church will celebrate and recognize the role that the church played during the bus boycott with a dedicatory program to unveil a historical marker on Sunday, April 14, at 2 p.m. The public is invited. For more information contact the Rev. L. W. Huntley at 334-657-0337.

ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

For tickets call the box office at 334-271-5353 or visit asf.net.

  • Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery: April 18 – May 12. Get your deerstalker cap on — the play’s afoot! Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must crack the mystery of “The Hound of the Baskervilles” before a family curse dooms its newest heir. Does a wild hellhound prowl the moors of Devonshire? Can our heroes discover the truth in time? Join the fun as Holmes and Watson face a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises, and deceit as five actors deftly portray more than 40 characters. You’ll enjoy the perfect mix of slapstick and thrills.

  • Zelda In the Backyard: June 13 – June 30. When Libby inherits a wrecked 1961 Rolls Royce, she sets off on a journey to reassemble the car and pieces of the past her father left behind. In honor of her Alabama roots, she names the car after Zelda Fitzgerald. A little broken herself, Libby finds herself with a new understanding of marriage and family. From the playwright of Gee’s Bendand White Lightning, Zelda in the Backyard is a story of love and loss, and all the roads in between. World Premiere: This play was developed through ASF’s 2022 Southern Writers Festival of New Plays.

  • Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: July 11 – August 11. One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a humorous retelling of the Biblical story of Joseph, his 11 brothers, his father Jacob, and the coat of many colors. Follow Joseph’s journey from bondage to becoming Pharaoh’s right-hand man to his ultimate reunion with his family. This delightful and merry musical — embracing country-western, calypso, and Elvis-style rock — will have you singing in your seat and long after you leave the theatre!

MONTGOMERY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

For tickets call the box office at 334-481-5100 or visit their newly designed website at mpaconline.org.Related image (ID: 72949718007)

  • April 16 — The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight — 8 p.m. Tickets: $90, $80, $70, $62, $52

  • April 17 — Melissa Etheridge: I'm Not Broken Tour — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $91, $71, $51, $41

  • APRIL 20 — Pete Davidson Live: Wellness Check — 7 p.m. Tickets $52-$82

  • April 21: The Guess Who — 7 p.m. Tickets: $62, $50, $44, $36, $26

  • April 25: Leonid & Friends — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $46, $42, $32, $22

  • May 2 — Bonnie Raitt — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $118, $97, $77, $57

  • May 3 — Maddie & Tae — 8 p.m. Tickets: $40, $35, $30, $25

  • May 4 — Gavin Degraw — 8 p.m. Tickets $35-$45

  • May 14 — Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour — 6 p.m. Tickets: $67.50, $47.50, $37.50, $27.50

  • May 18 — Black Jacket Symphony present Prince's "Purple Rain" — 8 p.m. Tickets: $40, $35

  • June 15 — The R&B Money Tour: Tank with Keri Hilson & Carl Thomas — 8 p.m. Tickets $59.50-$99.50

  • July 19 — Air Supply — 7:30 p.m. $49.50-$99.50

  • July 24 — Buddy Guy with Tom Hambridge — 7:30 p.m. $102, $97, $67, $52, $42

  • Sept. 12 — The Wallflowers — 8 p.m. $34.50-$64.50

  • Nov. 18 — An Evening With Amy Grant — 7 p.m. Tickets: $35-$65

MONTGOMERY WHITEWATER

The following events are currently scheduled to take place in 2024 at Montgomery Whitewater, a 120-acre state-of-the-art recirculating whitewater park and outdoor adventure center located off I-65 in Montgomery:

  • The Get Down Concert Series – Saturdays,now through May 4 and Thursdays, September 7-October 26. Nationally touring and emerging artists, many with roots in the region, will take the main stage at the park each Saturday in the spring and Thursday evenings in the fall, providing the perfect soundtrack to rafting and outdoor fun or a sunset happy hour. A complete schedule will be available on the Montgomery Whitewater Park website

  • U.S. Canoe Slalom & Kayak Cross Olympic Team Trials – April 13-14. The road to Paris will run through Montgomery when the nation’s greatest paddle athletes gather to vie for a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team. Live music and family friendly activities will complete this monumental weekend.

  • All Forward Corporate Raft Race – May 11. Businesses, clubs and corporations from around the state will take on the ultimate team-building challenge of whitewaterrafting as six-person crews compete for the title of “Fastest Whitewater Rafting Team in Alabama.” Whitewater rafting experience is not required as teams will be partnered with a raft guide. Participants and guests can enjoy a day of live music performances, good food and cold drinks and a variety of on-site activities.

  • Juneteenth Events at Montgomery Whitewater – June 19. This special Juneteenth celebration will feature a variety of competitions, live music performances and activities for the whole family. Rafting discounts will be available for Alabama residents and members of the military.

  • Fourth of July at Montgomery Whitewater - July 4. In celebration of Independence Day and the one-year anniversary of the park’s grand opening, the park will host an array of family friendly activities, including various races and exciting live music performances.

  • Golden Hour Festival – September 1-2. Wave goodbye to summer with live entertainment, a kayak cross competition, delicious food, whitewater thrills and family friendly activities like a 5K run and a kid’s Lil’ Tri triathlon.

  • Boats & Brews Festival – October 6. Crafty and adventurous souls are invited to participate in this build-your-own-boat competition. Not only will the winner have to cross the finish line first, but they’ll also have to navigate (and survive) the whitewater competition channel. A curated selection of regional craft beers will be available to fuel the creative spirit of boat-builders and casual spectators taking in the thrills and spills from the sidelines.

  • Whitewater Winter – December. The holidays arrive with a splash, including stunning light displays and an abundance of family friendly activities on and off the water that are sure to create cherished memories for years to come.

The south’s newest world-class outdoor adventure and lifestyle destination has a schedule of events available at montgomerywhitewater.com.

CAPRI THEATRE

Get tickets at capritheatre.org or call 334-262-4858. The Capri is at 1045 E. Fairview Ave, Montgomery. It’s the longest continually operated movie theatre in Alabama. Become a member of the Capri Community Film Society and receive ticket discounts, plus admission benefits at art house theaters across the country. Member tickets are $10, and non-member tickets are $12. Ticket books will be $90 for a pack of 10.

  • April 12-15: "Wicked Little Letters" — 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

  • April 17: "La Strada" — 6:30 p.m. Part of Jon Martello's Classic Film Class

  • April 18: "10 Things I Hate About You" — 7 p.m.

  • April 19: Live concert with Red Dirt Boys — Doors open 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. General admission $25, VIP $57.50 (includes preferred seating, pre-concert meet and greet with Red Dirt Boys, beverages, light hors d'oeuvres — hosted by/at LeRoy. Pre-concert meet and greet 6 p.m.) Net proceeds support the Capri.

  • April 20: "Driving Madeline" — 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

  • April 21 at 1 p.m. and April 23 at 7 p.m.: Eshibition On Screen "John Singer Sargent: Fashion and Swagger"

  • April 24: "Wild Strawberies" — 6:30 p.m. Part of Jon Martello's Classic Film Class

  • April 26-29: "The Old Oak" — 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

  • May 3-6: "Free Time" — 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

  • May 23: "A Fistful of Dollars" — 7 p.m.

  • June 5: Live concert from Adam Ezra Group — 7 p.m. Bama Sound featuring Cameron DuBois opens the show. Doors open 6 p.m. Presented by Cloverdale Listening Room. Tickets are $20.

  • June 9 at 1 p.m. and June 11 at 7 p.m.: Eshibition On Screen "My Natiuonal Gallery"

  • June 19: "Purple Rain" — 7 p.m.

CLOVERDALE PLAYHOUSE

cloverdaleplayhouse.org, 334-262-1530

960 Cloverdale Road, Montgomery

  • "The Explorers Club" — April 25-May 5

  • "Alice in Wonderland" — July 11-21

  • "Noises Off!" — Oct. 10-20

  • "Shadowlands" — Dec. 12-22

MILLBROOK COMMUNITY PLAYERS

millbrooktheater.com, 334-782-7317

5720 Main St., Millbrook

  • "The Hallelujah Girls: A Jones Hope Wooten comedy" — April 18-28

  • "The Adventures of Peter Rabbit and His Friends" — June 10-30

  • "The Curious Savage" — Sept. 12-22

PIKE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY

pikeroadtheatrecompany.org, 334-414-0193

Productions at Pike Road Intermediate School, 4710 Pike Road

  • "Matilda The Musical" — May 2-19

PRATTVILLE’S WAY OFF BROADWAY THEATRE

cc.prattvilleal.gov, 334-595-0850

203 W. 4th St., Prattville

  • "A Streetcar Named Desire" — April 11-28

WETUMPKA DEPOT

wetumpkadepot.com/home.html, 334-868-1440

300 S. Main St., Wetumpka

  • "The Bachelorette Party" — April 11-27

  • "Honk Jr." — May 30-June 1

  • "Hooray for Harry Wood" — July 11-27

  • "Silent Sky" — Sept. 19-Oct. 5

RED DOOR THEATRE

reddoortheatre.org, 334-738-8687, 101 N. Prairie St., Union Springs

  • "White Lightning" — April 18-21

  • "Those Crazy Old Ladies in the House on the Corner" — July 18-21

  • "Always...Patsy Cline" — December 5-8

The Red Door Theatre is located 35 miles east of Montgomery. Many of our patrons are from the Montgomery area. Entering its 21st year, the Theatre is the second oldest community theatre (second only to Wetumpka Depot Players) in the River Region. "White Lightning," our April production, was written by Alabamian Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder, and was originally commissioned and produced at ASF in 2016.

This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: GOPLAY Calendar for April 11-17