September 21
Who: Central Alabama Women’s Business Center (CAWBC), Birmingham Minority Business Opportunity Community, Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, Southern Progress Corporation, and Alabama Power Company
What: Make-A-Match Business Matchmaking Event, pairs purchasing agents from federal, state and local government agencies as well as private sector companies with small businesses that can promote solutions to immediate and near-term contract opportunities.
Where: Boutwell Auditorium, 1930 8th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL
When: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
How: $55.00 Pre-Registration by Sept. 16. $75.00 Day-of Registration. Both fees include lunch. RSVP the CAWBC at (205) 453-0249.

September 9 – October 16
Who: Broadway Series at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex
What: Disney’s The Lion King. The Tony® Award-winning Broadway sensation comes to Birmingham. Experience the phenomenon: Visually stunning, technically astounding, where giraffes strut, birds swoop, and gazelles leap. The entire savannah comes to life and as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. Featuring the pulsating rhythms of the African plains and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice's Oscar winning song “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.”
Where: BJCC Concert Hall
When: Performances Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., with Saturday matinees at 2 p.m. Sunday performances at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
How: Ticket prices from $25 to $75; Premium Ticket Packages at select performances for $125.00. Tickets available at the BJCC Central Ticket Office or by phone through Ticketmaster at (800) 277-1700 or (205) 715-6000.

September 9-10
Who: Artwalk 2005
What: Artwalk is an arts festival that transforms Birmingham’s loft neighborhood into an arts district, featuring the work of more than 100 visual artists, live musicians, street performers, food and drink vendors, and children’s activities.
Where: Birmingham’s Downtown Loft District, from Morris Avenue to Second Avenue North between 22nd & 25th Streets
When: Friday 5 p.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday noon – 6 p.m.
How: Free. For more information, contact Executive Director, Joy Myers at (205) 612-1530, e-mail info@birminghamartwalk.com or visit www.birminghamartwalk.com.

September 16
Who: Birmingham Museum of Art and Protective Life Corporation
What: Art on the Rocks, featuring artist Todd Snider and the theme “The Print Fair.” Art on the Rocks features some of the nation’s most “buzzworthy” musical acts, tempting and unique hors d’oeuvres, hands-on creative opportunities, drinks, and of course, the finest art available for viewing in Alabama.
Where: Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 8th Avenue North
When: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
How: Tickets are $10 for the general public and free for Museum members. For more information, visit http://www.artsbma.org/artrocks/index.html.

September 23-25
Who: Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival
What: “Film for the People.” Since its debut in 1999, filmmakers from across the country and around the world have come to Birmingham to screen their work at Sidewalk and have been thrilled to discover fresh, enthusiastic crowds eager to devour new independent cinema.
Where: Downtown Birmingham
When: Visit www.sidewalkfest.com for the complete line-up.
How: Opening Night and Weekend tickets on sale. Call 975-ARTS or toll free at 1-877-ART-TIKS. For the newest updates, visit www.sidewalkfilm.org.