After a blast of wintry weather led to the cancellation of the March Arts in the Alley, the Henderson Arts Commission will kick off its fourth season of Arts in the Alley on Thursday, April 18, at 6 p.m. The 2013 events will have a new home — Henderson's Downtown Park on Main Street, utilizing the park and the the alleys by it.

The April event will spotlight Chester County High School students under the direction of Keith Brown and Ricky Mitchell. The CCHS Jazz Band will perform, and students will perform excerpts from Seussical. The CCHS football coaches will serve as celebrity grillers.

This year's Arts in the Alley events will feature an after-party, beginning around 8 p.m. to offer an open-mic setting for bands to perform, individuals to read poetry, etc. This month Pep Rally Losers, a blues duo from Bowling Green, Ky., will perform at the AitA after party.

The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), in collaboration with other local organizations, will encourage youth to take a stand against big tobacco companies and educate their peers about the importance of not smoking on Kick Butts Day, Wednesday, March 20.

Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism which empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against big tobacco companies. Health officials want to raise awareness of the tobacco problem, encourage youth to stay tobacco-free and urge strong action to protect kids from tobacco.

Representatives from the health department will be at the following locations on Wednesday, March 20, to distribute information and tips on smoking cessation:

• Benjamin Hooks Library
3030 Poplar Ave.
10 a.m. to noon

• University of Memphis-University Center
499 University
1 p.m.