City Stages – Really Cool Weekend Fun

It’s officially unofficially summer here in Birmingham, and what better time for the smothering, humid 90-plus-degree temperatures to hit than during the annual music festival City Stages? Rick usually has to work the TV station booth and sign autographs for the few people who actually want a signed photo of him. (One would be Truman and the other, me.)

While Rick put in time at the TV station’s booth, Truman and I explored the festival. We found the drum circle immediately and since Truman is destined to be the next drummer for Kiss, we stayed there for a long while. When the activity ended, Truman stayed on, pounding every available drum to his heart’s content. I learned they do birthday parties and I’m totally considering that option when Truman hits the bit 6.

I managed to lure Truman past the fountains (where large WARNING signs advised kids not to wade in them) to the kids’ area. Fresh Air Family had a tent full of snakes for public handling and we spent several minutes touching and handling every snake available. It was his favorite spot by far. Truman paid some attention to Roger Day but preferred listing to him while painting the wall mural at the Publix booth. Once we got the paint off most of his body, we ended up back at the snake pit – big surprise there – before ending back up at the drum circle and finding Dad, who had just gotten off work.

After a round of family drumming, we decided to grab some non-festival fare for dinner. Truman insisted we go to Chez Fon Fon and play bocce ball. Who could resist such an offer? Afterwards Rick dropped us at home and went back to City Stages where he has the honor of interviewing and introducing the Neville Brothers. The sad thing is that he had backstage passes for me too, but we had sitter issues, so I stayed home and watched Phineas and Ferb with Truman. I love the Nevilles, but … it was a small price to pay.

We’re headed back to City Stages Sunday to sweat and listen to music and touch snakes. Should be oodles of fun. Wish you were here.

Photos, JWJourney