JULY 4, FRIDAY, 6:30 p.m.
Southeastern Outings 4th of July Picnic
Where: UAB Bartow Arena, Front Patio
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Details: Please bring your own blanket or chairs and all your picnic supplies: food, drinks (no alcohol, please), cups, ice, utensils, etc. Look for the SEO signs. SEO people will assemble to the right of the stage as you face the band, right where the grass ends and the concrete floor leading to the entrance to the arena begins. Well-behaved children, but no dogs, are welcome.
Reservations: Not required.
Info: Dan Frederick, southeasternoutings@gmail.com or 205/631-4680
JULY 4, FRIDAY, 7:00 p.m.
Southeastern Outings Attends FREE 4th of July Band Concert by the UAB Summer Band Followed by City of Birmingham Fireworks
Where: UAB Bartow Arena, Front Patio
Details: Enjoy a free outdoor concert of patriotic music celebrating Independence Day, then stay in the same place to watch the fireworks show from atop Red Mountain.
The 7 p.m. concert is presented by the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Music. The UAB Summer Band will perform movie soundtracks and patriotic songs including selections by composers Henry Fillmore, John Williams and John Philip Sousa. Audience members are encouraged to bring folding chairs and/or blankets to sit on during the concert.
Attendees will also have the chance to participate in a raffle to conduct the band playing “Stars and Stripes Forever” for the grand finale.
This large group of carefully auditioned and selected professional and student musicians is an outstanding concert band. The annual UAB Summer Band boasts approximately 70 people, including UAB faculty members, students and alumni, as well as professional and amateur musicians from the community. Some members have played with the group for more than 20 years. The band has been rehearsing weekly since the beginning of June. UAB Director of Bands Sean Murray, Ph.D., will conduct, along with Assistant Director of Bands Caleb Owenby, DMA. The concert will also feature UAB students and local middle and high schools’ band directors as guest conductors.
SEO people will assemble to the right of the stage as you face the band, right where the grass ends and the concrete floor leading to the entrance to the arena begins. Look for the Southeastern Outings signs.
When the concert ends, conveniently enjoy clearly viewing the Birmingham City Fireworks from the picnic area. The fireworks show will begin at 9 p.m.
Well-behaved children, but no dogs, are welcome.
Reservations: Not required
Info: Dan Frederick, southeasternoutings@gmail.com or 205/631-4680
JULY 4, FRIDAY, After the Concert and Fireworks
Southeastern Outings Potluck Dessert Get-Together
Where: UAB Bartow Arena, Front Patio
Details: Southeastern Outings people will stay at the Bartow Arena Park for a while after the fireworks are concluded, avoiding all the exiting traffic congestion. Then we will enjoy good company and food. You are encouraged to invite one or several guests to come with you since this event is one of the best SEO events for introducing yourself (if you are not already a member) and your friends to the group.
Please bring a small dessert with you to share with the group. SEO will provide a table to set out desserts plus plates, napkins, forks and spoons. We suggest you also bring your own drink (no alcohol, please) with you.
Well-behaved children, but no dogs, are welcome.
No Charge
Reservations: Not required
Info: Dan Frederick, southeasternoutings@gmail.com or 205/631-4680
