March 15, 2010

Hal and Judy Abroms. Download image.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Hal Abroms wanted to honor his wife Judy for their 60th anniversary. So, to celebrate his love for her - and their shared love and appreciation for the arts - Abroms purchased and dedicated his wife's favorite seat at UAB's Alys Stephens Center.
 
Now everyone can have that opportunity. The center is offering patrons the chance to dedicate a seat in the center's extraordinary Jemison Concert Hall.

Seats can be dedicated in a person's name, in honor or in memory of someone or in celebration of a special occasion such as a marriage, anniversary, birth, graduation or any memorable moment. This is an unforgettable gift that will last a lifetime and help to preserve the Alys Stephens Center as an inspirational place where everyone can share a love of the performing arts together.

The seat options include: Select Seats, in the upper balcony and choral balcony, for $500; Prime Seats in the front orchestra, rear orchestra, rear mezzanine, dress circle and loge, for $1,250; or Premium Seats in the center orchestra, front mezzanine, dress circle, or the choice of any seat, for $2,500.

When a seat is dedicated, a personalized message will be inscribed on a brass plaque that will be prominently displayed on the armrest.

For more information or to dedicate a seat, contact Lili Anderson, director of development, at lilida@uab.edu or call 205-934-6196.

About UAB's Alys Stephens Center

UAB's 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.