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!
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Painting to the right by James Ryan Foster


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




Flourish Performers
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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.

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.

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.

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.
Image Credit: Ashley Sankey
Image Credit: Alexandra Scuffle
Image Credit: Jacoby Browder Ig: @having.infinite.motion_x_
Image Credit: Timothy Thompson

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!


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.
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“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
