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TAKE 5
Community Events July 1 - Sept 4th
LakeLife 24/7 events compiled by Jackie Romine Walburn Submit events to: Events@LakeLife247Magazine.com
JULY -
Who: Mort Glosser Amphitheater What: Summer Concert Series at the Amp,
free admission
When: Friday, July 1, 9 to 10:30 p.m. Where: Mort Glosser Amphitheater, 90 Walnut St., downtown Gadsden Why: Smokey Jones and the 3 Dollar Pistols are bringing back real country and honkey-tonk one gig at a time. Hank, Dwight, George, Merle, Buck and more. Smokey Jones covers decades of country and honky-tonk music while also mixing in a few Southern rock songs from time to time. Coolers and cushions welcome.
Who: Downtown Gadsden Inc. What: First Friday Downtown, family fun with live
music, classic cars, food vendors plus dining and shopping at your favorite downtown places.
Where: Downtown Gadsden When: Friday, July 1, 6 to 9 p.m. Why: Live music throughout downtown. Vyntage at 2nd and Broad; The Zillionairs at 3rd and Broad; Peanut and Mother May I at 4th and Broad; The Foggy Hollow Band at 5th and Broad, and Gadsden Line Dancers at 600 Block.
Who: Gadsden Museum of Arts What: Finches Exhibit
When: July 1 to August 5, 2022; opening reception July 1, 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Gadsden Museum of Art, 515 Broad St. Why: See the Finches exhibit plus featured artists at the Gadsden Museum of Art
Who: Talladega Raceway Park
What: Weekly racing and fireworks
When: Friday, July 1. Pits and gates open at 5 p.m.; hot laps at 7 p.m., and racing starts at 7:30 p.m. Where: Talladega Raceway Park, 4343 Speedway Blvd., Eastaboga. Why: Enjoy racing on Friday nights at Talladega Raceway Park. General admission is free. Pit admission is $20 for adults, $10 for ages 6 to 10; free for 5 and under.
Who: Talladega Short Track What: Weekly racing featuring Salute to
America Nationals and Fireworks
When: Saturday, July 2. Racing starts at 7:30 p.m.; gates and pits open at 4 p.m. and hot laps at 7 p,m, Where: Talladega Short Track, 4343 Speedway Blvd., Eastaboga. Why: Enjoy short track racing in variety of classes. Grandstand admission is $20 for adults, $18 with military ID, free for ages 9 and under. Pit admission is $35 for adults; $20 for children 6 to 12; free for 5 and under. Who: Berman Museum What: Celebrate with a Bang:
The History and Chemistry of Fireworks
When: July 2, 1 p.m. Where: Berman Museum at Anniston Museum and Gardens Why: From their beginnings in ancient China to their role in modern celebrations, fireworks have been and continue to be a source of entertainment and excitement for the entire family. Program included in museum admission and free for members.
Who: Springville Library Writers’ Group
What: Monthly support group, meeting every first Saturday When: July 2, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Where: Springville Library, 6315 U.S. 11, Springville Why: All writers age 18+ are invited.
Who: First Saturday at Carver Square
What: Gather for music, food trucks and games at First Saturday at Carver Square When: First Saturdays in the summer; July 2, August 6 and Sept. 3, 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Carver Square, Tuscaloosa Ave., Gadsden Why: Join friends and neighbors at this monthly summertime event.
Who: Town of Ashville What: 4th of July Celebration Over the Island
When: Sunday, July 3, 9 to 10 p.m. Where: Greensport Marina, Ashville Why: Celebrate Independence Day
Who: City of Pell City What: 4th of July Fireworks Show
When: Monday, July 4 Where: Lakeside Park Why: Celebrate Independence Day
Who: Starlite Stables What: Starlite Stables Day Camp
When: July 5-7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Odenville Why: Ride, groom, arts and crafts, lasso, creek stomp, and interact with horses, cows, goats and donkeys. Enjoy a water slide, ice cream and bike days! Text Katie to book at 205-790-6792.
Who: Farmers selling produce What: Leeds Farmers’ Market
When: July 7 and every Thursday, 3 to 6 p.m. Where: Downtown Leeds What: Find fresh local produce. Who: Anniston Museum and Gardens
When: Every Monday in July; July 4, 11 and 18, 10 to 11 a.m. Where: AMNH front lawn Why: Join the education team every Monday to feed and greet several animal ambassadors up close. All proceeds go to the care and enrichment of animal ambassadors. $2 per feeding; first come first served and ends when animals are full. Thanks to Anniston Rotary Club for sponsoring Feed Our Friends.
Who: Farmers selling produce What: St. Clair Farmers’ Market
When: Wednesday, July 6, and each Wednesday from 1 to 5 p.m. Where: Avondale Walking Track, Cogswell Ave., Pell City Why: Find local produce at monthly farmers’ market
Who: Leeds Trivia Buffs What: Pop Culture Trivia Challenge
When: July 7, 7 to 9 p.m., every Thursday night Where: Rails and Ales, 1210 6th St., Leeds Why: Your team will have fun trying to answer fun questions about TV, music, movies, commercials, cartoons and more! Rock out to your favorite 80s, 90s and today’s party music while your team has fun answering questions. Prizes to the winning teams.
Who: Farmers selling produce What: Moody Farmers’ Market
When: Friday, July 8, and every Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. Where: Pavilion at Moody Park Why: Find local produce at weekly farmers’ market.
Who: Bingo at Greensport What: Greensport BINGO night
When: July 8, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Every Friday evening Where: Greensport Marina and RV Park, Ashville Why: Family friendly bingo. Bring your owns snacks, drinks, and laughter! For those that like a bit more excitement, join in the cash pot for $1/card or 3 cards for $5.
Who: Professional boxing What: Logan Martin Rumble
When: Saturday, July 9 Where: Pell City CEPA Why: Professional boxing returns to Pell City.
Who: Heritage Hall Museum and Arts Center What: 2022 Arts Camp for children 6 to 13
When: Sessions scheduled for July 11-15 and July 25-29. 8 a.m. to noon each day. Where: Heritage Hall Museum, 200 South St. E, Talladega. Why: Sculpture, painting, dance and music with performances at Historic Ritz Theater. $100 per child per session; $20 discount for additional child from same household. Materials included. Sponsors include Alabama Council on the Arts, City of Talladega, First Bank of Alabama, Historic Ritz Theater and the Jemison Carnegie Foundation. Register at heritagehallmuseum.org.
Who: Little Tree Art What: Exploring the Desert Summer Art Camp
When: Tuesday and Wednesday, July 12-13, 1 to 4 p.m. Where: Little Tree Art, 20 Court St., Ashville Why: Explore the desert through art! Summer Art Camp will include 3-4 projects including painting, drawing and other mixed media. Who: Food trucks in town When: Wednesday, July 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and each Wednesday at lunchtime Where: Moody Civic Center Why: Area food trucks gather in Moody.
Who: Sunrise Yoga with Mollie What: Free yoga session each Saturday
When: July 16, 7 to 8 a.m. and each Saturday Where: Greensport Marina, Ashville Why: Stretch on Saturday mornings.
Who: Kids Arts and Crafts with Sherrie
What: Sherrie Ingram leads craft session for children When: July 16, 4 to 5:30 p.m. each Saturday Where: Greensport Marina, Ashville Why: Bring your children to see what the ever so talented and creative Sherrie Ingram has up her sleeve for your kids to create!
Who: Southside Farmer’s Market
What: Farmer’s market at Southside City Hall When: Every Thursday May-October Where: City Hall, 2255 U.S. 77, Southside Why: Locally grown fresh produce.
Who: Farmer’s Market What: Rainbow City Farmer’s Market
When: Every Monday and Wednesday through September, 7 a.m. to noon. Where: Rainbow City Municipal City Parking Lot, 3700 Rainbow Drive, Gadsden Why: Find fresh produce from local growers.
Who: Farmer’s Market What: Attalla Farmer’s Market
When: Every Thursday through September 29, noon to 5 p.m. Where: 3rd Street NW and 5th Ave. NW, Attalla Why: Find fresh produce from local growers.
Who: Farmer’s Market What: Hokes Bluff Farmer’s Market
When: Every Monday during summer months, 7 a.m. to noon Where: Hokes Bluff City Park, 5833 Gilliand Street, Hokes Bluff, 35903 Why: Find fresh produce from local growers
Who: Farmer’s Market What: Glencoe Farmer’s Market
When: Every Tuesday through September, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Glencoe Police Department, 201 Chastain Blvd., Glencoe Why: Find fresh produce from local growers. Contact tashiablackerby@cityofglencoe.net
Who: Anniston Museum and Gardens What: Hidden History
When: Each Tuesday, July 5, 12, 19 and 26, noon to 1 p.m. Where: Berman Museum Exhibit Gallery Why: Hidden History highlights artifacts not currently on display and the stories behind them. Included in museum admission and free for members.
When: Saturday, July 9 Where: The Talladega Bottling Works at the Historic Square in Talladega Why: Live music, vendors and more; visit talladegabottlingworks.
com
for more information.
Who: Anniston Museum and Gardens What: Let’s Glow Crazy Family Dance
When: Saturday, July 9, 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Longleaf Event Center Why: Family-fun evening with good food, bad dance moves, crafts and great memories. Wear your whitest or brightest outfit and accessorize with glow sticks to embrace your inner firefly. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 per child and free for children 0-3. Members receive a $5 discount. Register online or call 256-237-6766. Ticket prices increase at the door.
Who: Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts What: Drama Camp for ages 6-17, 10-day camp ending with campers’ showcase performance the last day. Add-on Master Acting Class for campers 12-17 with intensive training, 12:30-3:30 p.m. $200 per student, $175 for each additional student per family. Master class is an additional $185. When: July 11-22, 9 a.m. Where: Pell City CEPA Why: For details, go to pellcitycepa.com. Camp cost includes a daily snack and drink, camp T-shirt and two vouchers for showcase.
Who: Anniston Museum and Gardens What: Abstract Art in the Garden Day Camp for
ages 6-10
When: Wednesday, July 20, 9 a.m. to noon Where: Longleaf Botanical Gardens Rotary Room Why: Mini-camp featuring nature painting. $35 per child; members receive a $5 discount Register by July 13 at ExploreAMAG.org or call 256-237-6766.
Who: Pell City Library What: Wild and Wonderful Wednesdays
When: July 20, noon, and each third Wednesday at noon Where: Pell City Library, Bruce Etheridge Parkway Why: This ongoing series offers a wide assortment of programs featuring popular authors, talented musicians, famous artists, compelling storytellers and informative speakers. Scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month at noon, come expecting to be entertained and enlightened. Programs are free and open to the public.
Who: Downtown Pell City What: Third Thursdays
When: July 21, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; every third Thursday Where: Downtown Pell City Why: Enjoy extras downtown every third Thursday.
Who: Rodeo fans and Pell City FFA
What; Art in the Garden: Botanical Bowls, Part 1 and 2
When: July 7 and July 14, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Where: LBG Rotary Room at Anniston Museum and Gardens Why: Join pottery enthusiast and AM&G Educator Maryellyn Hawbaker as you explore the art of pottery using molds, botanical impressions and glazes. Finished pieces can be picked up July 21. Ages 16 and up. Who: Anniston Museum of Natural History What: Creature Feature
When: Second Saturday, July 16, 1 to 2 p.m. Where: Exhibit hall at the museum at 800 Museum Drive, Anniston Why: Learn about the live reptiles, mammals and birds at the museums and gardens. Program free to members with museum admission.
Who: Dive Land Park What: Summer Scheduled Night Dive
When: Saturday, July 16, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Dive Land Park, Wellington Why: Sign up for the scheduled night dive set for the 3rd Saturday of summer months. $20 entry fee; must be registered by 5 p.m. What: Bulls on the Lake
When: July 22-23 Where: Pell City Sports Complex Why: Pell City FFA programs benefit from the annual Bulls on the Lake rodeo, which features child-size rodeo challenges plus proper bull riding overseen by Premier Bulls Tours.
Who: Anniston Museum and Gardens What: Abstract Art in the Garden Day Camp
for ages 11-15
When: Thursday, July 21, 9 a.m. to noon Where: Longleaf Botanical Gardens Rotary Room Why: Mini-camp featuring nature painting. $35 per child; members receive a $5 discount Register by July 13 at ExploreAMAG.org or call 256-237-6766.
Who: Anniston Museum and Gardens What: Plant Sale
When: Third Thursdays, July 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Longleaf Botanical Gardens Greenhouses Why: Support the Longleaf Botanical Gardens by buying plants from its variety of trees, shrubs and tropical plants.
Who: Talladega Classic Car Club What: Classic Car Cruise-In
When: Saturday, July 23, 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Classic Toys at 515 East Battle St., Talladega Why: Classic cars and trucks cruise in every 4th Saturday.
Who: Pell City Center for Education and Performing Arts What: Run Through the Jungle, a
tribute to America’s veterans and songs of the Vietnam War,
When: Sunday, July 24, 2 p.m. Where: Pell City CEPA Why: Named after the iconic Creedence Clearwater Revival song, “Run Through the Jungle” is a spectacle of sound and visuals. Join bandmembers Alan Furr, Sandra Furr, Donnie Todd, Mickey Farmer, Elizabeth, Money, Glenn Wilson and Bobby Breed as they take you note-for-note through the songs that defined the Vietnam War Era, complete with the stories and photos that shaped America’s memory of that period in history.
Who: Theatre of Gadsden What: Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
When: July 15-17 and July 22-24; 7 p.m. Fri-Sat, July 15-16; 2 p.m. Sunday, July 17; 7 p.m. Fri-Sat, July 22-23, and 2 p.m. Sunday, July 24 Where: Ritz Theater, 310 Wall St., Gadsden Why: Mark Twain’s timeless classic sweeps audiences down the mighty Mississippi with Huck Finn. Propelled by an award-winning score from Roger Miller, the journey provides a brilliantly theatrical celebration of pure Americana. Tickets are $15 and $20.
Who: Food Trucks at The Venue What: Treats Food Truck Feast
When: Third Thursdays, July 21, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; beer and wine garden, 5 to 8 p.m. Where: The Venue at Coosa Landing, Gadsden Why: Local and regional food trucks include Southern Paradise, Good to the Bone Bar B Que, King Kong Kids, Anita’s Kitchen, Fred Carter’s Catfish, Blacktop Bistro, Kevin Story’s Seal Life, Kin Express, Fruit Lab and others.
Who: Anniston Museum and Gardens What: Third Thursday Tomato Tasting
When: Thursday, July 21, 5 p.m. Where: Longleaf Garden Center Sensory Garden Why: T ry a variety of tomatoes, discover new types and determine which one is your favorite. Third Thursday programs are $5 per registrant and free for museum members. Pre-register online or call 256-237-6766.
Who: Pursuit Men’s Conference
What: Two-day conference with Pursuit Men’s speakers Charles Billingsley, Andy Blanks, Rick Burgess and Rich Wingo. $30 registration fee. When: July 22 and 23, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: The Venue at Coosa Landing in Gadsden
Who: Anniston Museum of Natural History What: Saturday Alive!
When: Saturday, July 27, 1 p.m. Where: Learning Lodge at Berman Museum and AM&G Why: Each month at Saturday Alive!, explore a new topic and meet several of the museum’s animal ambassadors. Included with museum admission and free to members.
AUGUST -
Who: World’s Longest Yard Sale, the 127 Yard Sale,
goes through six states. What: Gadsden’s stop at Noccalula Falls Park When: August 4, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Noccalula Falls Park Why: From Lookout Mountain, Ga., to Gadsden, the route switches to Lookout Mountain Parkway, both scenic drives. Who: Farmers selling produce What: St. Clair Farmers’ Market
When: August 4 and each Wednesday from 1 to 5 p.m. Where: Avondale Walking Track, Cogswell Ave., Pell City Why: Find local produce at monthly farmers’ market.
Who: Farmers selling produce What: Moody Farmers’ Market
When: Friday, August 5, and every Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. Where: Pavilion at Moody Park Why: Find local produce at weekly farmers’ market.
Who: Bueller at the Mort Glosser Amphitheater What: Summer Concert Series at the Amp,
free admission When: Friday, August 5, 9 to 10:30 p.m. Where: Mort Glosser Amphitheater, 90 Walnut St., downtown Gadsden Why: Performing is Bueller, Nashville’s live tribute band known for the best in 1980s music.
Who: Summer Sizzle Fest
What: Ragland community celebration When: Saturday, August 6, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Where: Ragland City Park, Fredia Street, Ragland Why: Live music, food, petting zoo, car show, rock climbing and local vendors.
Who: Tyn Tymes Party 2022
What: Gadsden’s annual indoor beach party with the Tyn Tymes When: Saturday, August 6, 6 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show starts at 7 p.m. Where: 210 At The Tracks, 210 Locust St., Gadsden Why: Live music with friends. Tables of 10 are $250; General admission tickets are $25; everyone over 2 years old will need a ticket for admission. Ticket sales are online only. Table decorations and coolers are welcome.
Who: Springville Library Writers’ Group
What: Monthly support group, meeting every first Saturday When: August 6, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Where: Springville Library, 6315 U.S. 11, Springville Why: All writers age 18+ are invited.
Who: Greater Talladega-Lincoln Area Chamber What: 2nd Saturdays
When: Saturday, August 13 Where: The Talladega Bottling Works at the Historic Square in Talladega Why: Live music, vendors and more; visit talladegabottlingworks.com for more information.
Who: Gadsden Symphony Orchestra What: Family Concert: “The Back-to-School Edit:
The GSO Family Concert”
When: Saturday, August 13, 7 p.m.; Rain date is August 20 Where: Mort Glosser Amphitheater Why: Hear selections from High School Musical, Grease, Harry Potter and a medley of Alabama college fight songs with special guest appearance. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors (age 60 and up), $10 for students age 18 and under and college students with valid ID. All tickets are general admission except for VIP
Who: Anniston Museum and Gardens What: Hostas for Alabama
When: August 18, 2 p.m. Where: Longleaf Botanical Gardens Event Center What: Third Thursday highlighting hostas with guest speaker Bionca Lindsey, master gardener and advanced master gardener on hostas. Third Thursday programs are $5 per registrant and free for museum members. Pre-register online or call 256-237-6766. Program limited to 35 persons.
Who: Anniston Museum and Gardens What: Plant Sale
When: Third Thursdays, August 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Longleaf Botanical Gardens Greenhouses Why: Support the Longleaf Botanical Gardens by buying plants from its variety of trees, shrubs and tropical plants.
Who: Downtown Pell City What: Third Thursdays
When: Thursday, August 18, and every third Thursday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Downtown Pell City Why: Enjoy extras downtown every third Thursday.
Who: Dive Land Park What: Summer Scheduled Night Dive
When: Saturday, August 20, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Dive Land Park, Wellington Why: Sign up for the scheduled night dive set for the 3rd Saturday of summer months. $20 entry fee; must be registered by 5 p.m.
Who: Habitat for Humanity What: Dragon Boat Fest
When: August 20, 8 a.m. to noon Where: Coosa River Board Walk, 802 South Albert Rains Blvd., Gadsden Why: Benefitting Habitat for Humanity.
Who: Area Wide Towing Association What: Demolition Derby:
Anger Management Redneck Style
When: August 20, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Where: Attalla Derby Grounds, 25 Line St., Attalla Why: Enter a car in the Demolition Derby for $100 to win overall derby prize of $500 and bragging trophy or come to watch the fun. Tickets are $5 or $10 for three-day pass. Available at gate or at local towing companies. Proceeds benefit cancer patients.
Who: Talladega Classic Car Club What: Classic Car Cruise-In
When: Saturday, August 27, 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Classic Toys at 515 East Battle St., Talladega Who: Farmer’s Market What: Rainbow City Farmer’s Market
When: Every Monday and Wednesday through September, 7 a.m. to noon. Where: Rainbow City Municipal City Parking Lot, 3700 Rainbow Drive, Gadsden Why: Find fresh produce from local growers.
Who: Farmer’s Market What: Attalla Farmer’s Market
When: Every Thursday through September 29, noon to 5 p.m. Where: 3rd Street NW and 5th Ave. NW, Attalla Why: Find fresh produce from local growers.
Who: Farmer’s Market What: Hokes Bluff Farmer’s Market
When: Every Monday during summer months, 7 a.m. to noon Where: Hokes Bluff City Park, 5833 Gilliand St., Hokes Bluff Why: Find fresh produce from local growers
Who: Farmer’s Market What: Glencoe Farmer’s Market
When: Every Tuesday through September, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Glencoe Police Department, 201 Chastain Blvd., Glencoe Why: Find fresh produce from local growers. Contact tashiablackerby@cityofglencoe.net
Who: Reptiles show What: Show Me Reptile and Exotics Show
When: August 27 and 28, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Reptiles After Dark, 6 to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tickets $7 to $20. VIP admission, 9 a.m. entry. Where: The Venue at Coosa Landing, Gadsden Why: See reptiles and exotic animals up close. More at showmesnakes.com/events.
SEPTEMBER -
Who: Downtown Gadsden Inc. What: First Friday Downtown, family fun with
live music classic cars, food vendors plus dining and shopping at your favorite downtown places.
Where: Downtown Gadsden When: Friday, September 2, 6 to 9 p.m. Why: Live music throughout downtown.
Who: Downtown Gadsden Inc. What: Summer Concert Series at the Amp
When, Friday, September 2, 9 to 11 p.m. Where: Mort Glosser Amphitheater Why: Free concert featuring TYME, a band specializing in 60s and 70s classic rock.
Who: Horse Pens 40 Bluegrass and Arts Festival
What: Two-day bluegrass and arts fest in Steele When: Friday and Saturday, Sept. 2 and 3 Where: Horse Pens 40, 3525 County Road 42, Steele Why: Enjoy music and more at Horse Pens 40 noted festival. More information at HP40.com.
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