The 10: Arts, music, laughs and wags to be found this week
There's plenty of fun indoors and outside this week in The 10 for April 17-23.
Masks We Wear Online in Pike Road
Montgomery Ballet is bringing another performance of its third original “Masks” contemporary dance, “The Masks We Wear Online,” to the Chapel at the Waters in Pike Road, 1 Chapel Hill St., on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. This is a journey through dance into how people hide their true selves in the online personas they create. Tickets are $15 and are available online at https://montgomeryballet.org/
Tracy Lawrence in concert at MPAC
Texas native Tracy Lawrence will be in town for a concert Thursday, 7 p.m. at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. He’s been making music for more than 30 years. One of his most memorable songs is, of course, “Sticks and Stones” — his first No. 1 single in 1992, off his debut album. He’s also had hits with “Alibis,” “My Second Home,” “Can’t Break It to My Heart,” “If the Good Die Young,” “Texas Tornado,” “Time Marches On,” and “Find Out Who Your Friends Are.” Tickets for MPAC range from $27-$47. They’re available online at https://www.mpaconline.org/events/, or call the MPAC box office at 334-481-5100.
Tim Hawkins brings comedy songs to Montgomery
With songs like “Things You Don’t Say to Your Wife” and “Cletus Take the Reel,” laughter is going to be pouring out of Montgomery’s Vaughn Forest Church, 8660 Vaughn Road, on Thursday at 7 p.m. The hilarious singer/songwriter Tim Hawkins is coming to town with nonstop laughter with funny bits about church, homeschooling and more. General admission tickets are $29.97. Get them online at https://timhawkins.net/
Earth Day Safari at the Montgomery Zoo
It’s a great big planet, and we’ve got a bigger responsibility to it. Celebrate Earth Day a day early on Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the Montgomery Zoo’s Earth Day Safari. It’ll be a fun-filled day learning how the little changes we make change our environment. They’ll also have special zookeeper talks at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and extra regular attractions like train and sky lift rides for an extra charge. https://www.montgomeryzoo.com/home-zoo
Summer Registration Kick-Off & Family Fun Day
Enjoy a day of fun in the sun Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oak Park, 1010 Forest Ave., Montgomery, with free food, Coca-Cola, an inflatable, face painting, zoo animals, arts & crafts and vendors. On top of all the free fun, it’s a chance to register children age 6-14 for summer activities in Montgomery. Registration is $30 for 8 weeks, and there are nine centers to choose from. This is also a chance to learn about summer jobs for youths through the city’s Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Employment Program. The city is going to be hiring full-time summer positions for ages 16-24 who meet the guidelines for employment. Applications are available online at www.montgomeryal.org. For more info, call 334-265-2300.
Laughs ahead with Kountry Wayne at MPAC
Master storyteller Kountry Wayne is bringing his “Help is on the Way” comedy tour to the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre at 8 p.m. Saturday. A former rapper, Wayne (Wayne Colley) found comedic success through social media. Wayne's a father of 10 — only two behind Nick Cannon — and in 2017 launched his huge 150 date “Child Support Tour.” This month he launched a new book, also titled “Help Is On The Way,” with hopeful but hard-won lessons about always betting on yourself. Tickets for MPAC range from $34.50 to $74.50. They’re available online at https://www.mpaconline.org/events/, or call the MPAC box office at 334-481-5100.
26th annual Herb Day Festival
Do you like ginger? On Saturday, you’ll get a chance to meet with a lot of people who do. After all, it’s the Alabama Herb Society’s herb of the year. Celebrate it and much more Saturday at the 26th annual Herb Day Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on the grounds of Grace Presbyterian Church, 5 Bell Road, Montgomery. Presented by the Alabama Herb Society, it’ll feature plant and craft vendors, medicinal herbs, expert gardeners, growing tips, and a culinary presentation by Carolyn Strickland. Admission is free. Learn more at https://www.alabamaherbsociety.org/
Wetumpka's Downtown Artists Art Show
People are going to be drawn (and painted) to Wetumpka next week. The Downtown Artists Art Show is coming Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Along with tons of art, downtown will have music from Duane Parker and David Jones. Hear more by calling the Downtown Artists Wetumpka group at 850-496-5484.
Bark in the Park in Prattville
Dog lovers unite Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cooters Pond Park, 1844 Cooters Pond Road, Prattville, for the 16th annual PAHS Bark in the Park. PAHS stands for Prattville/Autauga Humane Shelter. They’ll have adoptable dogs, children’s games, food, prizes, a raffle, bake sale, vendors and more. Bring your furry friend along. All dogs must be on a leash and have a current rabies vaccination. Pet contests begin at 2 p.m. They’ll also have microchipping available for $25. For more info visit https://www.prattvilleautaugahumane.org/
Puppy Palooza at Shoppes at EastChase
It’s the “ulti-mutt” celebration in Montgomery on Saturday. Puppy Palooza is happening 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Shoppes at EastChase, near Pies & Pints. Along with pet adoptions, they’ll have live music, a fido marketplace, doggy activities, a K9 splash zone and more. This is a benefit for the Montgomery Humane Society. Learn more about them and their mission online at https://www.montgomeryhumane.com/
BONUS: All That Jazz with the Montgomery Chorale
The Montgomery Chorale is taking jazz to church Sunday in the Stakely Sanctuary of First Baptist Church Montgomery, 305 S. Perry St., Montgomery. They’re joining with the Trebled Soul vocal jazz ensemble from Alabama State University for “All That Jazz.” They’ll sing jazz standards and the Bob Chilcott Little Jazz Mass. Get general admission tickets for $20 online at https://www.montgomerychorale.org/tickets
Montgomery Advertiser reporter Shannon Heupel covers things to do in the River Region. Contact him at sheupel@gannett.com
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