Dedicated series / mission15.0/25
Avant-garde arts space that hosts jazz and pays homage to Sun Ra; runs the annual Sun Ra Festival honoring Birmingham's jazz legacy.
[1] [2]Frequency of relevant shows12.0/20
Performance space with a stage and church pews hosting recurring concerts, dance, and poetry.
[1] [2]Artist roster12.0/20
Sun Ra Festival features current Arkestra members; broader roster mixes jazz and local/traveling artists.
[1]Self-description9.6/12
Part of the space is an avant-garde "haven for jazz culture" honoring Sun Ra and the Arkestra.
[1] [2]Operating model10.0/10
Membership-based nonprofit co-operative of artists, musicians, and patrons; owns the historic East Lake Theater Building.
[1]Community reputation4.8/8
Recognized among Birmingham's notable jazz/arts venues and home of the Sun Ra Festival.
[1]Listening-room intent3.0/5
Seated performance space (church pews) suited to attentive listening.
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