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Member Day 2011

Presented by 19 Cultural Organizations and Cultural Alliance of Greater Birmingham

July 23, 2011

As a way of saying thanks to current members and supporters of arts and culture in the Birmingham region, area organizations have planned a special members-only day of free admission and family-friendly activities. One valid membership card and/or postcard invitation admits 2 adults and up to 4 children into absolutely any and every participating venue all day long. Plus enjoy special Member Day activities and performances throughout the day. (see schedule below.)

With 19 wonderfully varied groups of performers, museums and historical landmarks participating in Member Day, it’s one of the best ways to experience the incredible talents and unforgettable experiences offered by our region’s arts and cultural organizations—all in one day!

EXTRA SPECIAL OPPORTUNTIES

• Get your postcard stamped at 5 or more locations on Member Day and be entered to win the Ultimate Cultural Prize Package valued at over $1800. (Stamped postcards should be left at final location visited.)
• Member Day is a great time to renew your membership or to join for the first time. See below.
• Tell us about your favority local treasure. Starting on Member Day (July 23), submit a Local Treasure entry online before August 31 and be entered to win $100 toward a membership / season tickets at any one of the 2011 Member Day organizations plus we will make a $100 donation in the winner's name to the same organization. Additional information available here.

NOT ALREADY A MEMBER??
Want to experience all benefits of Member Day but not already a member/season ticket holder of one of the participating organizations? It's NOT too late!  Become a member/season ticket holder of a participating Member Day 2011 cultural organization on or before July 23 and get Member Day postcard which will serve as your access ticket on this special day.

2011 Member Day Participating Organizations:
Alabama Ballet
Alabama Sport Hall of Fame
Alabama Theatre
Barber's Vintage Motorsports Museum
Birmingham Museum of Art
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Birmingham Children's Theatre
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Birmingham History Center
Birmingham Public Library
Birmingham Zoo
Cultural Alliance of Greater Birmingham
Embellishments
Metropolitan Youth Orchestra - Scrollworks
McWane Science Center
Red Mountain Theatre Company
Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
Southern Museum of Flight
Vulcan Park & Museum

 

CLICK HERE for a printable schedule

 

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE:

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Birmingham Museum of Art activity
LOCATION: Birmingham History Center

11 AM – 11:30 PM Red Mountain Theatre Company performs selections from Hairspray
LOCATION: McWane Science Center

12 PM – 12:30 PM Scrollworks Prelude Summer Orchestra performance
LOCATION: Birmingham Public Library

12:30 PM- 1:00 PM Birmingham Children’s Theatre performs Selections from Jack & the Beanstalk
LOCATION: Birmingham Museum of Art

1 PM – 2:00 PM Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival’s Children’s Short Film Festival
LOCATION: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Embellishments Handbell Ensemble performance
LOCATION: Alabama Sports Hall of Fame

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Film Screening: Aliens In The Attic (PG)
LOCATION: The Historic Alabama Theatre

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM McWane Science Center activity
LOCATION: Vulcan Park & Museum

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Alabama Ballet performance
LOCATION: Southern Museum of Flight

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM Birmingham Museum of Art activity
LOCATION: Birmingham Zoo

Self-Guided Tours
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM LOCATION: Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM LOCATION: Birmingham Botanical Gardens
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM LOCATION: Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Film Screening: Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid (PG)
LOCATION: The Historic Alabama Theatre

 

SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFERS

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
Receive a 20% discount on any Membership Level when you join in person on Member Day. A BVMM Membership includes free admission to the Museum for one year, subscription to our quarterly newsletter, invitation to members-only events, as well as other exclusive benefits. For more information: 699.7275 x130 or online.

Birmingham Children's Theatre
1 year Memberships to BCT will be 15% off on July 23rd from 11am - 1:30pm at the Birmingham Museum of Art!!!!* Become a member of BCT now through July 23rd and be entered to win a years supply of coffee from Community Coffee, a Bunn Phase Brewer and 2 travel mugs! Click here to become a member today!  *Discounted Membership offer is only valid in person between 11:00 am - 1:30 pm on the 23rd.

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute:
In honor our BCRI’s upcoming 20th anniversary new members who join in person at the BCRI on Member Day will enjoy a 20% off any membership level except student. Membership includes free admission all year, 15% off of gift store, discounts on events and more. Stop by the Member Day Information table or the ticket booth for a membership packet. For more information: 328-9696 or online

Birmingham Museum of Art:
Join or renew your membership at the BMA on Member Day (July 23) and get $5 off Individual and Family memberships. Stop by the information desk for details on BMA membership, contact us at 254.2565 or online

Birmingham Public Library:
The Friends of the Birmingham Public Library support programs and services offered by all 19 Birmingham Public Library locations. When you join the Friends of the Birmingham Public Library on Saturday, July 24, you'll receive a 50% discount on any membership level. You must join in person at any Birmingham Public Library branch on July 23 to take advantage of this special offer. For more information: 226-3600 or online here or here.

McWane Science Center:
Receive $10 off any Membership Level when you join in person on Member Day. For more information: 714-8300 or online.

Red Mountain Theatre Company:
Come see Red Mountain Theatre Company perform selections from Hairspray at McWane Science Center on Member Day and you’ll receive a coupon for $5 off one ticket to Hairspray at the Virginia Samford Theatre (through August 7, 2011). For more information:  324-2424 or online.