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Buddy Guy’s Damn Right Farewell tour will see The Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award winner performing hits from throughout his career, in addition to his new #1 album. Amid his core classics you’ll hear new fan favorites from the project, including “Gunsmoke Blues”, the forever timely and spellbinding “We Go Back”, and “Follow the Money.” The follow up to his sixth Billboard #1 album The Blues Is Alive And Well, the Blues Album chart-topper reunited with his Grammy Award winning producer/songwriter and longtime collaborator Tom Hambridge, who rejoins him on tour, to bring audience members even more emotionally-charged music with even more bone-chilling hard earned lyrics and lessons that continue to garner critical recognition and praise. Visit www.mpaconline.org for more and tickets.

TCool off this summer at Cheers on the Corner, an annual taste of downtown Auburn on Friday, July 21, from 6 - 10 p.m. During this sips and bites trail, guests will be provided a small pour of wine or bubbles paired with a savory bite from restaurants like The Hound, Acre, Draft House, and more. You will also receive a complimentary souvenir glass. New this year will be a Best Small Bite and Best Sips contest where you get to vote for your favorite! Participants must be 21 years or older to purchase a ticket. Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 the day of. Tickets will go on sale on June 30. "This event is one of our largest fundraising events for our Merchants Association...so the money that we make off of this ultimately goes back to further supporting them, and it also allows us to have free community events," said Jessica Kohn, downtown Auburn coordinator.

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Since 1960, the Museum has partnered with the Montgomery Art Guild to present a biennial exhibition of contemporary regional art in its galleries. The biennial exhibition contains an exciting variety of media, subjects, and themes by some of the most talented contemporary artists of Alabama. This year’s edition, Alabama A to Z, welcomes applications from artists around Alabama with realistic or abstract works inspired by characteristics of our home state, including but not limited to its people, history, culture, geography, environment, and personal experiences. On view in the Atrium, Blackmon, Goldman, Richard, and Weil Galleries. Visit www.mmfa.org

Capital City Master Gardener Association presents Lunch & Learn, the 1st Wednesday of Every Month from 12-1 pm. They will meet at Montgomery Cultural Arts Center (Armory Learning Arts Building), 1018 Madison Ave., Montgomery 36104. Mark your calendars, July 5, "Sprouts & Greens in Small Containers", Sue Brasel, Central Alabama Master Gardener, Have you ever tried growing sprouts? Where can you find seeds for sprouting? Do you grow vegetables in containers? What about rooting new plants from celery stalks or something similar? Come join us to hear the answers to these and other questions! August 2, “Fall Vegetable Gardening” Mike Forster, Master Gardener, will present “Fall Vegetable Gardening”. What can you plant in the Fall? When is a good time to start a Fall garden? Which vegetables perform best in cooler weather? Should I plant from seed or look for starter plants? Can I plant directly into the ground or is a raised bed a better option? So many questions, but Mike will have answers! Join us. BRING A SACK LUNCH, FREE PROGRAM, WATER PROVIDED, For information, please contact the Montgomery County Extension Office 334.270.4133. Also visit www.capcitymga.org.