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Hubbard Street 2 Dance Company, 7:30 p.m. each night, at the Alys Stephens Center, 1200 10th Ave. South, Birmingham. Tickets are $45, $35, $25; $20 for students. Call 205-975-2787 or go to www.AlysStephens.org. Stay for a post-performance, stage-side discussion with the dancers after each show. This company of seven dancers, ages 17-25, performs works by some of the nation's most promising young choreographers. Fans cite their fresh, high-energy performances that exude vitality, boldness and talent. HUB2 is leading the way of new dance with distinctive repertoire reflecting influences from ballet to hip-hop to improvisation. Part of the Movement & Magic Series. Sponsored by Jemison Investment Company, Southern Arts Federation, The Birmingham News and Viva Health

Nov. 8

ASC Kids' Club Presents Hubbard Street 2 Dance Company Family Matinee, 2:30 p.m. at the Alys Stephens Center, 1200 10th Ave. South, Birmingham. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children. Call 205-975-2787 or go to www.AlysStephens.org.

Introduce children to the beauty and excitement of dance. Known for its high energy, athletic programs and performances, HUB2 is applauded across the country for its multi-layered educational outreach activities that expose students of all backgrounds to dance. This program, just for kids, will blend a dynamic dance performance with educational insights into dance styles, choreography, technique and technical stage elements. Sponsored by Jane Stephens Comer, Southern Arts Federation, The Birmingham News and Viva Health.

Nov. 12

The Wailers, 7 p.m. at the Alys Stephens Center, 1200 10th Ave. South, Birmingham. Tickets are $57, $47, $37; $20 for students. Call 205-975-2787 or go to www.AlysStephens.org. This world-famous group has performed for an estimated 24 million fans; together with Bob Marley, they sold 250 million albums worldwide. Their Exodus Tour features hits from the famous 1977 album "Exodus," including "Jammin," "One Love/People Get Ready" and "Turn Your Light Down Low." The lineup includes original Wailers Family Man Aston Barrett, bass; Keith Sterling, keyboards; Chico Chin, trumpet; Nambo Robinson, trombone; and Elan Atias, lead vocals. Part of the Global Rhythm Series. Join the Wailers in their fight to combat hunger across the globe by purchasing a specially designed wristband at the show. Visit www.iwenthungry.org for more information. Sponsored by Live 100.5, WorkPlay, 98.7 Kiss FM, The Birmingham News and Viva Health.

Nov. 13

Bruce Hornsby, 8 p.m. at the Alys Stephens Center, 1200 10th Ave. South, Birmingham. Tickets are $52, $42, $32; $20 for students. Call 205-975-2787 or go to www.AlysStephens.org. Three-time Grammy winner and 12-time nominee Hornsby has played on more than 100 recordings with artists including Bob Dylan, Don Henley, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Cowboy Junkies, Bonnie Raitt (piano on the classic "I Can't Make You Love Me"), Shawn Colvin, Béla Fleck and Willie Nelson. Hornsby was a member of the Grateful Dead 1990-1992, performing in more than 100 concerts and appearing on four Dead album releases. His most recent recordings, a bluegrass record with Ricky Skaggs and a jazz album with Christian McBride, again showcase his diverse talent. Part of the Eclectic Palate Series. Sponsored by Protective Life, Live 100.5, Dixon Hughes, The Birmingham News, WBHM and Viva Health.

About the Alys Stephens Center

Located on the UAB campus, the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center is one of the Southeast's premier performing arts centers, hosting the best in international, national and local performance. Home to the UAB departments of Theatre and Music and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, the ASC also presents its own season, bringing the world's best music, dance, theater, comedy and family entertainment to Alabama.