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TWEET AND MEET [ SOCIAL MEDIA ]

Learn about human rights and

get involved with the community during nelson Mandela international Day on Monday from 12 to 8 p.m. at Kelly Ingram Park, which is at Fifth Avenue and 16th Street North. This free festival will focus on family and cultural exchange. Music, vendors and free admission to Birmingham Civil Rights Institute galleries will be available. Call 328-9696, ext. 215 for more info.

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[ FESTIVAL ]

Good evening .€.€.€ Double the suspense with a twinbill from the master himself, Alfred Hitchcock, Saturday night at the Alabama Theatre.

The Hitchcock double feature includes the 1948 James Stewart murder

mystery “Rope” and the 1955 Cary Grant-Grace Kelly crime thriller “to Catch a thief.” The first

film begins at 7 p.m., and tickets are $7 for adults and $6

for children and seniors. Go to www.alabamatheatre.

com for more details.

hiTchcocK TiMES TWo [ MOVIES ]

Before the Alabama Theatre screens Hitch-cock’s “To Catch a Thief” Saturday night, learn the ins and outs of the films from an unlikely source — a local fan. In his Le Stuff blog, Dirk Dominick talks about traveling to the South of France, but he’s also carved out quite a niche worldwide as an expert on “To Catch a Thief” and, especially, its European locations. Check it out at lestuffblog.com.

ScENE STEAlER [ THE WEB ]

Kathryn Tucker Windham has gone to that big story-telling session in the sky, but her tales live on, especially in

her home state. One of her best-known books goes from page to stage in “13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey,” a musical that premiered in 2010 at Red Mountain Theatre Company. Celeste Burnum stars in a new production sponsored by the Gardendale Arts Council, today-Sunday at the Gar-dendale Civic Center. Tix: $6-$10. Info: 631-5679 or www.cityofgardendale.com/arts.

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[ THEATER ]

Just call him adventurous. Chad Fisher, a Birmingham trombone player, ventures into uncharted territory with “Strange Wa-

ters.” He describes this new record as “a soundtrack for a cult sci-fi spaghetti western that never existed.” Jazz is part of the landscape, but the Chad Fisher Group is experi-menting with a cinematic concept and a funky fusion of sounds. Hear more on Saturday during an 8 p.m. show at Bottletree. Tix: $10. Info: 533-6288 or www.thebottletree.com

oNcE uPoN A TiME iN ThE ‘hAM

[ CONCERTS ]

Two-time defending champion Thomas Robey of the Veranda on Highland takes on challengers Clif Holt of Little Savannah Restaurant and Bar, Haller Magee of Satterfield’s Restaurant and Angela Schmidt of Chef U at Saturday’s third annual iron City Chef showdown. The competi-tion takes place on the Shelby-Hoover campus of Jefferson State Community College’s Culinary & Hospitality Institute.The four competitors will be whittled down to two finalists, who will meet head-to-head in the championship bout. Proceeds from the sold-out event benefit the Rotary Club Disaster Relief Fund and other causes. Go to www.rotarytoast.org for more information.

[ FOOD ]Bark up the right tree with a Good Dog from V. Rich-ards market and cafe in Forest Park. Be warned, though. This is not just any ol’ hot dog. The Good Dog features a quarter-pound beef wiener served on a baked-on-site bun and slathered in V. Richards’ sirloin chili and drizzled with house-made cheese sauce. Be sure to add a dollop of coleslaw to top it off. The Good Dog sells for $6.99 and comes with a side of shoestring fries. Cafe hours are 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily. For the full menu, go to www.vrichards.net.

DoG DAy AFTERNooN

[ FOOD ]

Television bids farewell to a consistently great TV dra-ma tonight as “Friday night Lights” ends its critically ac-claimed but low-rated run. Osten-sibly about high-school football but really about much more than that, “FNL” leaves on a high note — a classy, tear-filled and ultimately satisfying last episode. We’d expect no less.

clEAR EyES, Full hEART

[ TV ]

Michael Richard-son of Red String Wayang theatre will present the ancient art of shadow puppetry, called wayang kulit, Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Homewood Public Library. Originating on the Indo-

nesian island of Java, the millennium-old art form consisted of painted animal hide figures, bamboo sticks and light-and-shadow projection. Richardson

studied wayang kulit on a Fulbright in Indonesia, and has brought it into the 21st century with new designs and stories.

MoRNiNG JAvA

[ ARTS ]

John Scalici has been making noise

in Birmingham for many years with his community drum circles. Seniors, business executives, entire families can bang away -- with a little guidance and rhythm -- on their percussion instrument of choice at Scalici’s sessions. Bring exotic instruments if you have them (shakers, rattles, wooden frogs, bells, rainsticks are encouraged) to the Hoover Library Thursday at 6:30 p.m. It’s easy, it’s interactive, and promises to be a whole lot of fun. Check it out at getrhythmprograms.com.

DRuMMiNG WiTh JohN [ EVENT ]

classical music and dance critic and fine arts writer

MICHAELHUEBNER

Casting an ancient shadow MARY COLURSO

pop music writer

‘Jeffrey’ lives again

Grab your iPhone or Android and get ready to network and tweet the night away during a business women’s tweetup and mixer on Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wine Loft, 2200 First Ave. North. Free wine tastings and $10 dinners will be available. Call 757-8304 for more information.

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GOODCAUSE

Tonight, the lights go out

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