Spring Session Depot Days Academy
Shake your hair with us at the Wetumpka Depot this Spring. We will use inspiration from Dreamworks’ Trolls to incorporate the fundamentals of theatre through storytelling, craft activities and music. Enrollment is open to students in 2nd5th grades! Classes will be Tuesdays and Thurdays from 4-5 p.m. starting Tuesday, April 4, and ending with a showcase on Tuesday, May 9. For more info, call (334) 868.1440 or email kmeanor@wetumpkadepot.com.
Montgomery Biscuits Bark in the Park/Kids’ Day/Kids Run the Bases
Sundays, April 9, 23 & 30 * 2:05 p.m. Riverwalk Stadium. Dogs are welcome with leashes. All dog owners must sign a waiver at the RF Gate entrance. Kids ages 14 and under are invited to run the bases after every Sunday game at Riverwalk Stadium presented by Coca-Cola! Kids can also play catch on the field before the game and create some arts and crafts. For tickets or more info, visit www. biscuitsbaseball.com or call (334) 323-2255.
12th Annual Alabama Book Festival
April 22 * 9 a.m.-5 p.m. This year’s festival features authors Winston Groom (Forrest Gump) and Karren Pell (whom Old Alabama Town fans know as a performer with the Old Alabama Town Revue Crue), among many others. It will be held in downtown Montgomery at Old Alabama Town. The free public event is the state’s premier book festival, with a children’s activity area sure to make it a day of fun for the entire family! For a full list of authors and other details, visit alabamabookfestival.org.
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The Art of Baking Puppet Show at MMFA
April 6-7 * Starts at 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. Children will learn that “art is everywhere” from charming animals working in a bakery on stage. The characters demonstrate that their particular differences, talents and skills allow them to work together in order to make tasty masterpieces. In the course of the show, children will also identify shapes, primary colors, cool and warm colors, and patterns used in confections and what it takes to become an artist. The show is for three- to- six-year olds. Advance reservations are required (taken on a first-come, first-serve basis). 200 seats per show. Please note: scheduled visits to ARTWORKS Gallery are not available on Puppet Show dates. Call Jill Byrd at (334) 240-4359 for more information.
MPAC Presents
For tickets, visit www.mpaconline.org or call (334) 481-5100. Corey Smith April 28 * 8 p.m. Tommy Emmanuel with Christie Lenee May 5 * 8 p.m. The Black Jacket Symphony presents Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours May 6 * 8 p.m.
Taste of the Gardens 2017
Flimp Festival
May 6 * 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Art-related activities and entertainment including a sidewalk chalk art competition and live theatrical and musical performances by Booker T. Washington Magnet High School. Additional student performance every 45 minutes. There will also be interactive demonstrations with Museum Store artists, a scavenger hunt, and concessions. Festivities will kick off with the ever-popular Do-Dah Pet Parade. The event is free for all MMFA members, active-duty military and their immediate families. Tickets can be purchased the day of the event and are $5 for adults and $3 for children. Visit www.mmfa.org or call (334) 240-4333. Montgomery Parents I April 2017
Southern Homes & Gardens on Vaughn Road, Montgomery. May 11, from 5-8 p.m. The event includes a silent auction featuring works from local artists; tasting from the River Region’s finest restaurants & caterers; wine; and live music. Event tickets are $25, and may be purchased at SH&G, Caffco Outlet or at the American Red Cross, Central Alabama. Tickets also will be available the day of the event. For more info, call (334) 260-4040 or e-mail kelly.hodges@redcross.org. 10
Boston May 7 * 7:30 p.m. Celtic Woman May 12 * 7:30 p.m.
Huey Lewis & the News June 13 * 7:30 p.m. www.montgomeryparents.com
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