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May 15-18

 Regions Charity Classic presented by Bruno’s Supermarket
(Wednesday-Sunday) The 17th Annual Champions Tour event features golf’s greatest legends such as defending champion Brad Bryant, Curtis Strange and more, as well as numerous celebrities. This event has donated more than $9 million to local charities. Ross Bridge. 969-9229. regionscharityclassic.com


Tim McGraw
(7:30 p.m., Thursday) Tim McGraw has spent the last decade in the upper reaches of the entertainment world. And yet, at bottom, McGraw’s success is part and parcel of his everyman status, of his ability to be known as husband and father as well as singer and actor, as citizen and friend as well as superstar. With Jason Aldean and Halfway to Hazard. Verizon Wireless Music Center. $29.75-$59.75. 715-6000. ticketmaster.com


Live United Young
Leader's Launch Party
(5:30-7:30, Thursday) Join other young professionals from the region at the Kress Building ( 301 19th St N ) as we throw a rooftop party to launch a grassroots movement to improve our community together. This is your invitation to reach out your hand to one and influence the condition of all; an invitation to think outside ourselves and promote change; an invitation to take hold of our collective future and make our region great. This is your invitation to LIVE UNITED. For more information contact United Way of Central Alabama Young Leaders at 458-2029.


Emotions Recollected
(11 a.m., Friday) Experience the deep emotion of these two modern classics — one meditative and chant-like in honor of one of England’s most influential composers, the other a dynamic and powerful symphonic journey from the same side of the pond. Alys Stephens Center. $15. 251-7727.
alabamasymphony.org


Art on the Rocks
(5-10 p.m., Friday) The Dynamites performing. Art on the Rocks looks to environmental protection as it begins its fourth season. All paper products from invitations to beverage cups will be made from recycled material. Look for recycling receptacles around the museum and Sculpture Garden during the events to discard bottles. Even the signature T-shirts will be made of organic cotton. Also, while talking to friends in the garden, take a look around at the sculptures by Charlie Lucas — all configured with salvaged materials. The 2008 series begins May 16, and continues on June 20, July 18 and Aug. 15. Birmingham Museum of Art. $20 non-members; $10 members. 328-7628. artsbma.org


Ride of Love
(6 a.m., Saturday) A 150-mile bicycle ride traveling through the beautiful countryside of Alabama headed to Camp Smile-A-Mile. This ride is unique since you not only ride for the cause but you get to meet the children that you have ridden and raised money for. This ride helps to kick off the first camping session of the summer. Pre-registration required. Begins at IHOP in Tuscaloosa; ends at Camp Smile-A-Mile in Alexander City. $20 entry fee; each cyclist must raise $250. 323-8427. campsam.org


Sloss Furnaces
Barbecue Cooking
(9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday) Impress your family and friends and learn how to barbecue from the pros! Join Sloss for a fun-filled day of grilling and learning how to select, prepare and cook barbecue pork shoulder, ribs, beef brisket and chicken. All you’ll need is something to jot down notes for your secret recipe book. Lunch will be provided from the food cooked during the class which will also include beans, slaw and drinks. Sloss Furnaces. $35. 324-1911. slossfurnaces.com


Do Dah Day
(11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday) Celebrating and benefiting animals. The parade — an eclectic mix of floats, people dressed as animals and animals dressed as people — moves down Highland Avenue at precisely 11:01 a.m. The party continues all afternoon with live music from local and regional bands in Caldwell and Rhodes parks. Money raised from the sale of T-shirts, hats, food and beverages will help area animal shelters. Caldwell and Rhodes parks on Highland Avenue. Free. dodahday.org


ARTventure in
Avondale Park
(1-5 p.m., Saturday) Following the success of fall’s Art in Avondale Park, a spring art festival debuts. Avondale Park. Free. 527-5371. artinavondalepark.org



Locust Fork
(9 p.m., Saturday) After 30 years, most bands undergo too many changes and crumble. Not true for Southern favorites The Locust Fork Band. The band plays music ranging from western swing to country and rock ‘n’ roll. They have long been known for their high-powered guitar jams. With a legion of fans that date back to the band’s early days in Tuscaloosa and an ever-increasing base of new fans, The Locust Fork Band is still going strong. WorkPlay. $12 advance; $15 day of show. 380-4082. workplay.com


City Stages Battle
of the Bands
(8 p.m., Sunday) Each year, the City Stages Junior Board holds a Battle of the Bands competition for bands throughout the Southeast region to give them a chance to perform on the main stage at City Stages! The battle between six finalists will be judged by music industry professionals who will score each participating band. WorkPlay. $7. 380-4082. workplay.com


Arty Party
(3-6 p.m., Sunday) "Hats off to Arty Party," a live and silent art auction event to benefit the Birmingham AIDS Outreach. The featured artist is Veronique Vanblaere, and the honorary chair is Patty McDonald. Tickets to Arty Party are $50 per person and may be purchased in advance from BAO or at the door. Patrons may purchase tables for $650 each. B&A Warehouse.
322-1497. birminghamaidsoutreach.org

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