top of page

The Rose Garden

Country Line Dancing

Current to completely novice dancers, adults and children can join in this open line dance in the Rose Garden.  Line dancers move to cha cha music, rumba music, waltz music and hip hop and every other kind of music. There will be two different callers: Libby Schropp who teaches at the Ivy Leauge Brew and Helen Woods from Shepherd Center East

​

​

​

Painting to the right by James Ryan Foster

Foster.jpeg
Groove Rhythm Nation flyer 2 - Jaronda Little.JPG

Join us for ASFA's Groove Rhythm Nation Workshop! Dive into the vibrant beats of Africa, Brazil, and African American cultures with ASFA Dance Instructor Germaul Barnes and master drummer Baba Barry Johnson.

 

In this exciting one-hour session, participants of all ages will discover the rich rhythms of African and Brazilian traditions. Get ready to explore dance styles from around the world using specially crafted drums. Plus, embrace the joy of African American social line dances!

​

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with the wider Alabama community. Let's groove together!

Flourish Performers

image000001 (13) - Ashley Sankey.jpg

Ashley Sankey 

Ashley Sankey is one of the hottest vocalists in the Birmingham, Alabama area. She generates mellow Soulful sounds of Neo-Soul, Jazz, R&B, and inspirational music. Her performances are always energizing!! This dynamic vocalist is multi-talented: She’s a song writer, keyboard player, guitar player, & percussionist.

  • Facebook
  • Youtube
712787FE-BDA5-4533-9F0F-C2D6983D233B - The Official Humble.jpeg

Humble Lee

Humble is a poet, singer, songwriter, rapper, battle rapper, and live performer known for her eccentric, idiosyncratic, and magnanimous artistry. She weaves rhythms, onomatopoeias, and treble clefs into a unique language all her own. From winning Huntsville’s Got Talent to being blessed to bless stages from all across the city, Humble captivates audiences with her bold, multifaceted expressions. Her work combines vulnerability with a powerful, larger-than-life presence, embracing every part of her journey while staying grounded in authenticity.

  • Instagram
  • Youtube
  • Facebook
42143F6B-975D-475C-8938-A97F675CB41E - Ana LaCruz.jpeg

Arturo LaCruz

Arturo LaCruz is a Berklee-trained musician, originally from Lima, Peru, now based in Birmingham, Alabama. He mentors musicianship and production with a global perspective.  Through the fostering of a diverse ecosystem of musicians and artists, he embraces all cultures and styles. His approach nurtures creativity, wellness, and self expression. 

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
FB_IMG_1744040891268 - HEMP CHRIST.jpg

Hemp the Artist 

Hemp the Artist is a sonic architect and spiritual messenger whose music heals, uplifts, and activates. Blending hip hop, soul, funk, and sacred intention, his soundscapes move bodies and awaken spirits. Founder of Backends Global State Foundation, Hemp uses his platform to teach divine principles and build sustainable futures. Through songs like “Mustard Seed”, he champions Afrofuturism, self-mastery, and the healing symbolism of hemp. Every performance is a soul transmission — planting seeds of hope, one lyric, one beat, one community at a time.

  • Youtube
Image Credit: Ashley Sankey 
Image Credit: Alexandra Scuffle
Image Credit: Jacoby Browder  Ig: @having.infinite.motion_x_
Image Credit: Timothy Thompson
BFF-2024-bWade-154.jpg

Community Mural

Ryan Foster, an American oil painter based in Birmingham and art professor at The University of Montevallo, will be leading our community through a shared community painting in the Rose Garden. Come grab a brush and add your stroke! Thank you to The University of Montevallo for making this possible!

Arts and Crafts

We will be announcing more info shortly on who our Birmingham arts initiatives are that will be connecting with families in the Rose Garden Pavillion! 

BFF-2024-bWade-126.jpg
BFF-2024-bWade-039.jpg

Henna and Face Painting

Birmingham's beloved Yogi Dada will be in the Rose Garden throughout the day making beautiful people beautiful with their art and contagious joy. Henna will also be available free of charge from Blue Mehndi. Stop by and be transformed!

Classically trained with all of her inner child intact, Miss Calliope takes children and adults on a journey into the self and beyond. Music can be a medium for transmitting so much to the listener and is in and of itself a teacher. Bring your family to join Miss Calliope on a journey through her and the audience's shared imagination.

​

 “Versatile artist with awe inspiring ability to captivate audiences both young and young at heart. Singer songwriter that plays a multitude of stringed instruments, Calliope Pettis is equally talented at performing jazz standards as inviting kids to sing along with her as she engages with her audiences." -Elmore DeMott

pink on nature trail - Miss Calliope.jpg
bottom of page