Go Play calendar for Sept. 28-Oct. 4
Go throw an axe before Civil Axe closes
If you haven't thrown an axe yet at Civil Axe Throwing, 39 Dexter Ave., Montgomery (basement of the Kress Building), where have you been? You should try it over the next few days, because Civil Axe is shutting its doors in Montgomery after Sunday, Oct. 1. Thursday, they're open from 3-8:15 p.m., Friday is 3-9 p.m., Saturday is 12:30-9 p.m., and for their last day Sunday it'll be from noon to 3 p.m. Book a one hour throwing session online at civilaxethrowing.com/montgomery for $26 a person, ages 10 and up. A 2 hour "Axeperience" is $45 per person. They don't take cash payments. Guests must wear closed-toed shoes. Maximum of 8 people per lane. You can bring your own food and beverages.
The Vikings perform at NewSouth Bookstore on Thursday
Join NewSouth Bookstore, 105 S. Court St., Montgomery, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, for an evening of live music and song with the Vikings, led by Danish artist Nils Maaetoft and friend and cowriter Karren Pell. They'll also have artists Tim Henderson, Larry Gobrecht, Tony Castaldo, and Danish multi-instrumentalist Micheal Lund. Their program titled “Songs and Stories” will feature such Maaetoft favorites as “Love Is Still a Mystery” and “Wetumpka by Dinnertime” and — if the Muses are generous — some new tunes as well.
Hampstead hosts Food Truck Takeover on Sunday
On Sunday, Oct. 1, Hampstead is hosting a food truck takeover in the community’s Town Center. From noon to 3 p.m., guests will enjoy live music by reggae and rock band Blackberry Breeze, delicious food from 10 food trucks and great drinks at The Tipping Point. A variety of local food trucks may include Bruster’s Ice Cream, El Campesino Taqueria, Fire Meats Wood, Jennifer’s Food Truck, Melia’s Cupcakes, NY Gyro, Simply Amazing Cuisine, Smokin’ Wells BBQ, That’s My Dog and Wharf Casual Seafood.
Fun and drinks at Common Bond in October
Common BNond Brewers, 424 Bibb St., Montgomery, has nights of beer, trivia and good causes ahead in October.
Oct. 4: Drink beer and play trivia games from 6:30-8 p.m.
Oct. 7: They'll have Oktober celebration glassware, with a drink release and specials.
Oct. 18: Have a beer and play scary trivia from 6:30-8 p.m.
Oct. 19: Drink for A Cause in support of The Beacon Center, 6-8 p.m.
Oct. 20: Music by Michael Carter from 6-8:30 p.m.
Oct. 23: Brewing The Faith with Montgomery Young Catholics from 6-8 p.m.
Oct. 24: Drink for A Cause — Montgomery Rotary is doing Pints for Polio from 6-8 p.m.
Montgomery Whitewater partners with Girls on the Run for Fall 5K
Montgomery Whitewater is joining forces with Girls on the Run of South Central Alabama to host a Fall 5K run on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 8 a.m. The event culminates a ten-week program that teaches life skills to girls in third through eighth grade by engaging in fun running games and dynamic discussions that foster confidence, build peer connections and encourage community service. Participation in the 5K event is open to the public and all proceeds from the event will benefit Girls on the Run of South Central Alabama. Advance online registration is $25 and day-of registration is $30. In addition to the race, daily whitewater activities will also be available and can be purchased online in advance or in person at the park. For more information about Girls on the Run or to register for the race, please visit https://www.gotrsouthcentralal.org/5k.
Montgomery Whitewater, 1100 Maxwell Blvd., is a 120-acre state-of-the-art recirculating whitewater park and outdoor adventure center “We’re thrilled to partner with such an outstanding program that shares in our commitment to cultivate active lifestyles and increase accessibility to the outdoors for young people in our community,” said Dave Hepp, chief executive officer of Montgomery Whitewater. “We look forward to welcoming Girls on the Run participants and their loved ones for a day of celebration and fun at Montgomery Whitewater.”
ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
Single ticket sales are now open for Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s 2023-2024 season featuring a world premiere among its six productions. Season subscriptions are also on sale. For tickets call the box office at 334-271-5353 or visit asf.net.
William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream: September 14 – October 1. ASF Artistic Director Rick Dildine brings Shakespeare’s classic comedy to life with a dazzling production. Four young lovers facing the prospect of an unhappy marriage escape into a magical forest. Nearby, a fairy king and queen are engaged in a war of wills, and a crew of amateur actors is rehearsing for a royal wedding. One wily sprite intent on mischief has orders to intervene. What could possibly go wrong? Set within a child’s attic, this production fosters wild imagination and uses live music throughout.
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol : November 16 – December 24. ASF returns to a full production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on the Festival Stage. When miserly Ebenezer Scrooge receives an unwanted visit from the ghost of his former business partner on Christmas Eve, an overnight voyage of epic proportions begins. Journey with Scrooge as he learns from his ghosts (and Bob, Tiny Tim, and the Cratchits) a heartwarming lesson in forgiveness and the change we can make around us. This play is a joyful Christmas tradition for the entire family!
Blues in the Night: February 8 – March 3, 2024: The soul of the blues wails out full and strong in Blues in the Night, a scorching, Tony-nominated musical! The 26 hot and torchy numbers tell of the sweet, sexy, and sorrowful experiences three women have with the lying, cheating snake of a man who does them wrong. Glorious songs from Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, Alberta Hunter, Jimmy Cox, Ida Cox, and more tell of the pain and misery of life and love — and the dogged determination to get through it all — that is the essence of the blues.
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 mpaconline.org.
Sept. 29 — Karlous Miller — 8 p.m. Tickets: $76.50, $56.50, $36.50
Oct. 6 — Joanne Shaw Taylor — 8 p.m. Tickets: $64, $44, $36, $32, $22, $17
Oct. 8 – The Band of Heathens – 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $37, $32.50, $27.50, $22.50
Oct. 12 — The Black Jacket Symphony presents "Saturday Night Fever" — 8 p.m. Tickets: $40, $35
Oct. 13 — Disney Junior Live Costume Palooza — 6 p.m. Tickets: $71, $51, $35.50
Oct. 15 – Leanne Morgan – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets: $52.75, $42.75, $32.75
Oct. 18 — Wheel of Fortune Live! — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $52, $47, $37, $32, $27
Oct. 20 – Linda Ronstadt Experience with Tristan McIntosh – 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35
Oct. 22 — Sister Hazel — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $36, $32, $26, $22, $17
Oct 26 — Buddy Guy with Tom Hambridge — 7:30 p.m. $102, $97, $67, $52, $42
OCT. 29 — The Junkyard — 6 p.m. $10
Nov. 1 — Chris Isaak: It's Almost Christmas Tour — 7 p.m. Tickets: $82, $72, $62, $52
Nov. 2 — Shane Gillis — 7 p.m. Tickets: $45, $35
Nov. 3 — George Thorogood & The Destroyers — 8 p.m. Tickets: $62, $52, $42, $37, $32
Nov. 9 — Lee Greenwood — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $63, $50, $38, $32, $26
Nov. 10 – Bret Michaels – 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $97, $87, $77, $57
Nov. 19 — Brian Kilmeade — 7 p.m. Tickets: $196, $47, $32
Nov. 20 — Blues Traveler with special guest Jono Manson — 8 p.m. Tickets: $67, $57, $47, $42
Nov. 21 — Cirque Dreams Holidaze — 7 p.m. Tickets: $99, $70, $50, $29
Nov. 22 — Turkey Day Blues Show — 8 p.m. Tickets: $75, $65, $59, $55
Dec. 10 — Montgomery Ballet presents The Nutcracker — 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $52, $42, $32, $22
Dec. 13 — Il Divo: A New Day Holiday Tour — 7 p.m. Tickets: $109, $92, $82, $72
Feb. 13 — Shen Yun 2024 — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $183, $153, $123, $93, $83
Feb. 16 — The Simon & Garfunkel Story — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $69, $59, $49
Feb. 17 — John Waite: 40 Years of Missing You — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $56, $46, $36, $33, $26
Feb. 20 — Mania The Abba Tribute — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $61.50, $41.50, $24.50
Feb. 26 — Celtic Woman 20th Anniversary Tour — 3 p.m. Tickets: $150, $79, $39
March 9 — Travis Tritt — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $96, $66, $56, $46
MONTGOMERY WHITEWATER
The Get Down Concert Series will have live music every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. through Nov. 16. Scheduled acts include:
Sept. 28: Progressive bluegrass band Nefresh Mountain Band
Oct. 5: John Papa Gros
Oct. 12: Jonathan Terrell
Oct. 19: Kat Wright
Oct. 26: Erica Fall & Vintage Soul
Nov. 2: Tae & The Neighborly
Nov. 9: Winston Ramble
Nov. 16: Seth Walker
A. second festival called Haystack will be held on Oct. 20 and 21. This is named after a whitewater paddling term. It refers to a series of big, fun, obstacle-free waves.
Friday, October 20
6:00 – 7:15 p.m. Certainly So!
8:00 – 10:00 p.m. The Vegabonds
Saturday, October 21
4:00 – 5:15 p.m. Bee Taylor
6:00 – 7:15 p.m. Southern Avenue
8:00 – 10:00 p.m. Rebirth Brass Band
Look for updates and additions to the schedule at montgomerywhitewater.com.
CLOVERDALE PLAYHOUSE
cloverdaleplayhouse.org, 334-262-1530
960 Cloverdale Road, Montgomery
Oct. 12-22 — “The Laramie Project” — by Moises Kaufman and Tectonic Theater Project
Dec. 7-17 — “Civil War Christmas” — by Paula Vogel, music by Daryl Waters
MILLBROOK COMMUNITY PLAYERS
millbrooktheater.com, 334-782-7317
5720 Main St., Millbrook
Oct. 5-15 — “She Loves Me” — Romantic comedy directed by Brady Walker. Oct. 5-7, 12-14 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 8 and 15 at 2 p.m.
Nov. 30-Dec. 10 — Good Old-Fashioned Big Family Christmas” — by Pat Cook, directed by Michael Sneed. Nov. 3, Dec. 1, 2, 7-9 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 3 and 10 at 2 p.m.
PIKE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY
pikeroadtheatrecompany.org, 334-414-0193
Productions at Pike Road Intermediate School, 4710 Pike Road
Oct. 5-22 — “Jeckyll & Hyde The Musical” — An epic struggle between good and evil. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. Tickets $20
Nov. 30-Dec. 17 — “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” — A classic Christmas tale with songs and dance. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. Tickets $20
PRATTVILLE’S WAY OFF BROADWAY THEATRE
cc.prattvilleal.gov, 334-595-0850
203 W. 4th St., Prattville
Sept. 21 — “Present Laughter” — by Noel Coward
WETUMPKA DEPOT
wetumpkadepot.com/home.html, 334-868-1440
300 S. Main St., Wetumpka
Sept. 21-Oct. 7 — “Doubt: A Parable” — by John Patrick Stanley, directed by Tony Davison. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 2 p.m. Tickets $15.
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. As of Friday, Sept. 29, ticket and concession prices will increase. Member tickets will be $10, and non-member tickets will be $12. Ticket books will be $90 for a pack of 10.
Sept. 27-Nov. 16: John Martello's Classic Film Class: 8 films, one each Wednesday — "Rear Window" Sept. 27, "Steamboat Bill Jr." Oct. 4, "Dog Day Afternoon" Oct. 11, "Singin' In The Rain" Oct. 18, "The Runner" Oct. 25, "Touchez Pas Au Grisbi" Nov. 1, "The Lady Eve" Nov. 8, "Carmen Jones" Nov. 15 — Admission to all 8 films and classes for $80. Individual shows available also.
Sept. 29-Oct. 2: "Aurora's Sunrise" — Friday 4 p.m only, Saturday-Monday 4 p.m and 7 p.m.
Sept. 29: "Manhattan Short" 10 short films from around the world. You pick the winner. — 7 p.m.
Oct. 3: "Mean Girls" — 7 p.m.
Oct 5: Electric Blue Yonder with Sea of Fog live concert — $20
Oct. 6-9: "Bottoms" — 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Oct. 10: "The Nightmare Before Christmas" — 7 p.m.
Oct. 13-16: "The Royal Hotel" — 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Oct. 17: "Scream" — 7 p.m.
Oct. 20-23: "Stop Making Sense" — 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Oct. 24: "Alien" — 7 p.m.
Oct. 31: "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" — 7 p.m.
Nov. 3-6: "Rustin" — 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Go Play calendar for Sept. 28-Oct. 4
