Cultural Opportunities

	Known as B'BACC, this group concentrates on preserving their African heritage through music, dance and crafts. Their African Extravaganza, held each fall, is a showcase of their talents and includes a typical meal from an African country. The B'BACC dancers have performed at several universities and in New York.

	Non-professional community theatre has had a long history of success here. Membership is open, not only to performers, but also to persons wishing to work with the technical aspects of the theatre.

	Organized around 1970, this vital community group has been responsible for many restoration and preservation projects in Selma and Dallas County. Two annual events sponsored by the Society bring thousands of visitors to Selma: the Historic Selma Pilgrimage, held each year in March, and Riverfront Market held the second weekend in October.

	The PAC, located in the historic Walton Theatre, provides the finest private instruction for both children and adults. Lessons offered are piano, voice, puppetry, drama, violin, dance and guitar. Classes in specialized subjects, such as sight-reading are offered on demand.

	Selma offers many cultural opportunities, for both the artist and the arts lover. Under the umbrella of the Selma-Dallas County Arts Council, almost every art form is represented.

	Housed in a quaint turn of the century cottage in the Olde Town District in historic Selma are paintings, intricate wooden arts, pottery, and other items by area artists. Many of our award winning artists have been in national and international competitions. Our wide selection includes everything from realistic wildlife prints to impressionist oil paintings, and abstract watercolors. You can purchase note cards and prints of local attractions to commemorate your trip to Selma or a painting for your home or office. Art lessons are also offered at the gallery.
508 Selma Avenue • Selma, AL 36701 • (334)874-9017 • or contact Dr. Stuart Harris, President at (334)875-5639 or e-mail to stuart.harris@SelmaAlabama.com

	The Vienna Boys Choir, Ferrante and Teicher, and the Young Americans have all performed in Selma, courtesy of the Concert Association. Community Concerts, a national organization, is dedicated to providing the finest classical and popular performers available. Season's memberships, for students and adults, are available each fall through the association.

	Promotes the arts throughout the Black Belt area through arts education, performances and promotion. Activities include annual summer arts camp, the Selma Arts Festival, a performance series and numerous other activities.

	A concert series that features outstanding guest artists and WCCS music department concerts and productions. Season tickets are available as well as for individual performances. For more information, call (334) 875-2634.