Around Alabama
AUGUST 1 • Fairhope, Third Annual Pelican Paddle Canoe and Kayak Race at the Tonsmeire Weeks Bay Resource Center. The race course is 3.5 miles with awards for first, second, and third place in seven categories. Visit www.eventbrite. com to register or call Weeks Bay Foundation for information: 251-990-5004. 1, 8-9 • Union Springs, “The Mystery of Miz Arnette” at the Red Door Theatre. Set in 1934 during Oklahoma’s devastating Dust Bowl, Miz Arnette arrives to rent a room that has been advertised but already rented. The teenage daughter of the house strikes a deal and takes in the intriguing stranger that would forever change her life. For ticket prices and show times, call the theatre at 334-738-8687, email conecuhpeople@knology.net or visit www.reddoortheatre.org. 7-8 • Albertville, Main Street Music Festival in downtown Albertville. Music on two stages, vendors, children’s area, fire hydrant ring toss, chicken races for charity, 5k race, kids bike parade and more. Entertainment this year includes .38 Special, Tracy Lawrence and Exile. Admission is free. www.mainstreetmusicfestival.com. 8 • Dothan, 13th Annual Dothan Indian Artifact Show at the Westgate Gym on Ross Clark Circle. The show will be open from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; $2 donation. There will also be educational displays for pre-Colombian artifacts, Civil War memorabilia, fossils, and other Southern antiquities. Kids are welcome. Onsite barbecue for lunch. www.dothanshow.com. 8 • Somerville, Terry Smith Workshop and Performance at the Soggy Bottom Music Barn. “Far Side Banks of Jordan” composer and performer Terry Smith will perform and conduct a songwriter’s workshop. Smith ap-
pears on Midwest Country broadcasts from RFD TV and tours nationwide annually. Information: 256-606-7083, 256-566-6039 or 256-778-8432. 13 • Fairhope, Fashion Show 2015 at The Venue. Fashions from Ann Taylor Loft, Chico’s, Brown Eyed Girl and Kohls, as well as a silent auction. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $40, must be 21 or older. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Family Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Information: 251-423-1638. 14 • Montgomery, 13th Annual Alzheimer’s Professional and Caregiver Conference will be held at Frazer United Methodist Church. Dr. Daniel C. Potts, neurologist, will be the keynote speaker. There will also be a special presentation of the documentary “I’ll Be Me,” the story of Glen Campbell’s journey with Alzheimer’s. For tickets, visit https://eventbrite. com/event/1658709688 or www. alzheimersERS.org. 14 • Pisgah, “Rockin’ the Gorge” at Pisgah Civitan Park, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. The event will feature Southern Rock band Burning Bridges. The Pisgah Civitan Club will be selling hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks. Admission will be $10 per car. Bring your own chairs and blankets. No coolers or alcoholic beverages. 14-15 • Russellville, Franklin County Watermelon Festival. Franklin County, the Watermelon Capital of Alabama, hosts the 35th annual Watermelon Festival. Watermelon contests with arts and craft vendors and entertainment beginning Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 4 p.m. The festival is free and so is a slice of delicious watermelon. Information: 256-332-1760 or www.franklincountychamber.org.
14-16 • Montgomery, Buckmasters Expo at the Montgomery Convention Center. Friday, 3-9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy a weekend full of exciting, family friendly attractions. Buckmasters Top Bow Indoor World Championship, meet Michael Waddell of “Bone Collector,” Young Bucks kid’s activities and more. General expo information: Buckmasters customer service, 1-800240-3337. 14-23 • Birmingham, Birmingham Restaurant Week. BRW offers incentives for Birmingham-area residents to revisit their favorite restaurants or to experience recently opened venues for the first time. Restaurants will offer special two and/or three-course prix-fixe lunch and/or dinner menus in the $5, $10, $20 and $30 per person range during the 10-day event. www.bhamrestaurantweek.com. 15 • Jacksonville, Guided Archaeology Tour of Calhoun and St. Clair counties. JSU’s Dr. Harry Holstein hosts a guided archaeology tour of various sites including Janney Iron Furnace, a 19th century battlefield and river locks, a prehistoric Indian village and more. Transportation is provided, but space is limited. Admission: $15 per person (ages 14 and older). To preregister (required), contact: Renee Morrison, 256-782-8010. 22 • Daviston, Muster on the Tallapoosa, commemorating the establishment of Horseshoe Bend National Military Park. There will be living history events that show what life was like during the early 1800s for both American Indians and the earliest American settlers in frontier territory. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.nps.
gov/hobe. 23 • Talladega, An Afternoon of Praise 2015 at the Historic Talladega Ritz Theatre. Concerts feature contemporary and traditional Christian music and will begin at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Admission is $15 ticket and a couple bags of
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29 • Cullman, Farm Y’all Farm to Fork Festival at Festhalle Market Platz. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Giant pumpkins and watermelon contests, celebrity chefs, entertainment, the 4-H Chick Chain, Water Wheels Outdoor Water Conservation Lab, and more ongoing games and activities. Visit the website for information on the Farm to Fork Dinner. www.farmyall.com. 29-30 • Tensaw, Fort Mims Living History and Re-enactment Weekend. Experience the life of early pioneers and Creek Indians living in 1813 Tensaw County. Crafters will display their 1800s wares including pottery made from local clay, beadwork, basket making, skinning, flint napping and more. Admission is $5 for all 12 years of age and older; Blue Star Museum, active duty military and family are admitted free. Contact: Claudia Slaughter Campbell, 251-533-9024 or www.fortmims.org.
SEPTEMBER
7 • Ider, 29th Annual Ider Mule Day at the Ider Town Park. Draft horse and mule pull and show, trail competition/obstacle course, antique tractors and engines, food, arts and crafts and music. Car show begins at 8 a.m., parade at 9:30 a.m. and events/ competition begin at 11 a.m. Admission: $2, children 4 and under are free. No pets allowed. Information: 256-657-4184. Like Alabama Living on facebook Follow Alabama Living on Twitter@Alabama_Living
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