Thomas Rhett and Jason Isbell in concert

Enjoy back-to-back concerts this weekend with Thomas Rhett: Better In Boots Tour and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. Rhett will perform Friday, June 27, and Isbell Saturday, June 28. Both concerts will be at the new Coca-Cola Amphitheater on the site of the former Carraway Hospital in Birmingham. Rhett, a country music singer and songwriter, is known for hit songs like “Die a Happy Man,” “Remember You Young” and “Marry Me.” Isbell, a Grammy Award winner, is a former member of Drive-By Truckers. Some of his hits are “Cover Me Up,” “Elephant” and “Alabama Pines.”

 

Rickney B. Hunter Miles for Minds

The inaugural Rickney B. Hunter Miles for Minds 3K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run will be Saturday, June 28, at DeBardeleben Park in Bessemer and surrounding areas. The 3K Run starts at 8 a.m. and the 1-Mile Fun Run starts at 9 a.m. This movement honors the life and legacy of Hunter and shines a light on men’s mental health during Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. An on-site counselor will be available, plus light refreshments and face painting. Spectators of any age are welcome to attend, with free admission. Lawn chairs are permitted. To learn more, visit the website.

 

Independence Day events

Here are some holiday celebrations taking place around the state:

• June 28: Rainsville Freedom Fest.
• July 2: Independence Day Street Party, The Wharf in Orange Beach.
• July 3: Alexander City Celebrate Freedom.
• July 3: Wetumpka Independence Day Celebration.
• July 3: Fire on the Water, Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham.
• July 4: Celebration on the River in Tuscaloosa.
• July 4: Independence Day 1776, American Village in Montevallo.
• July 4: Auburn Independence Day Celebration.
• July 4: City of Mobile’s 4th of July Celebration, USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park.
• July 4: Smith Lake Park 4th of July Fireworks Festival.
• July 4: Thunder on the Mountain, Vulcan Park and Museum in Birmingham.
• July 4: Independence Day in Prattville.

 

American Theatre Guild presents ‘The Tina Turner Musical’

This musical is a celebration of resilience and an inspiration of triumph over adversity. It is the comeback story of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of racism, sexism and ageism to become the global queen of rock’n’roll. Featuring many of her beloved songs, the musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins. The show is underway through Sunday, June 29, at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. Get tickets at broadwayinbirmngham.com, bjcc.org and ticketmaster.com.

 

Renew Our Rivers

The Renew Our Rivers (ROR) volunteer cleanup at Lake Jordan (Coosa River) will be Saturday, June 28. Cleanup supplies will be provided. For additional details, contact Gayla Littlejohn at glittlejohn13@gmail.com. ROR is a national-award-winning campaign originated by Alabama Power in 2000. Since its start, more than 134,000 volunteers have removed more than 8,450 tons of trash and debris from rivers, lakes and creeks across four Southeastern states. For the complete ROR schedule, visit apcshorelines.com.

 

Red Mountain Theatre presents ‘Disney’s Frozen’

In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf. The “Disney’s Frozen” production is underway through Sunday, June 29, at the Red Mountain Theatre.