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of the Museum or Montgomery Art Guild; $5 non-members. Visit www.mmfa.org or call 240-4333 for details.
Friday, May 25
Free Jubilee Pops Concert by the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra 7 p.m. Alabama Archives and History Building Lawn. The Montgomery Symphony will kick off the Memorial Day weekend with a free outdoor concert. Come early and bring your friends and family. Picnic baskets, coolers, lawn chairs, and blankets are all welcome at this free concert. In the event of rain, the concert will be held on Saturday night, May 26, at 7 p.m. in the same location. Visit www.montgomerysymphony.org Memorial Day Weekend featuring the Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament at Callaway Gardens --Through May 28 Kickoff the Memorial Day Weekend by watching the world’s best water skiers and wakeboarders compete for the coveted title of “Masters Champion.” Soak up the sunshine, play in the water and around the beach, and peruse the latest in water sports equipment and techniques. (Tournament is over May 27). For more info, call 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292) or visit www. callawaygardens.com.
Saturday, May 26
2nd Annual Birmingham Open Chess Tournament Hosted by Birmingham Bridge Club, 2112 Columbiana Road, Vestavia Hills. For more info, e-mail: CaesarChess@yahoo.com The Shoppes at EastChase Farmers’ Market Kicks Off with The Taste of EastChase 7 a.m.-noon in the parking lot between Dillard’s and Earth Fare Organic Grocer. Williams-Sonoma will kick off with cooking demonstrations featuring Alabama-grown produce. A bluegrass band will perform from 10 a.m. until noon and MANE’s miniature horse “Whinnie” will pro-
vide rides for the kids. Other kids’ entertainment includes face painting and balloon characters from Magical Memories. The Shoppes at EastChase welcome tent will include complimentary, reusable shopping bags filled with coupons from retailers. In addition, coffee will be served by Panera Bread from 7-9 a.m. and 32 degrees will provide yogurt samples at the booth. The Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday through August 25, from 7 a.m.-noon. The Farmers Market producers and growers offer unique items such as organic meats and milk, goat cheese, natural bath products and hand-made soaps, honey, sprout breads and fruit pastries all made from locally grown ingredients. For more information, call 279-6046. Dora Exhibit Coming to Birmingham -- Through September 4 “The Dora & Diego: Let’s Explore Exhibit” will be at the McWane Science Center in downtown Birmingham. The exhibit features beloved characters Dora and Diego from Nickelodeon’s preschool series Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Go!, along with their friends Boots, Map, Backpack, Isa, Tico, and of course Swiper, now in their own exhibit for children to explore as they learn and play along. Visit www.mcwane.org for details.
Thursday, May 31
Wetumpka Depot Presents Wiley and the Hairy Man -- Through June 9 Drawn from an Alabama folktale, this is the story of a young boy named Wiley, who lives near the Tombigbee River with his mother and his faithful hound dogs. The clever and menacing Hairy Man also inhabits the mysterious swampland. He haunts Wiley’s days and invades his dreams. “Outwit the Hairy Man three times and he won’t scare you ever again,” advises Mother. So Wiley sets out into the swamp to confront the Hairy Man. For audiences young and young at heart! For tickets, visit www.wetumpkadepot.com or call 868-1440.
Friday, June 1
Coosa River Whitewater Festival -- Through June 3 Admission charged. Coosa Outdoor Center Campgrounds, Wetumpka. Whitewater event for competitors and spectators featuring a kayaking rodeo, sit-on-top events, stand-up paddle board events, river boarding, canoeing, big-air ramp event and more for beginners to pros, children and land lovers. All day and into the night on Fri. & Sat. with live bands. Call 800-874-3528 or visit www.coosariverwhitewaterfestival.com
Saturday, June 2
Town of Pike Road Community Yard Sale In conjunction with the World’s Widest Yard Sale, the Town of Pike Road will host its annual community yard sale from 7 a.m. to noon in the parking lot at Town Hall. Individuals and businesses can reserve spaces for $25 until the day of the event. For more information, call Charlene Rabren at 272-9883.
Friday, June 8
Alexander City Jazz Fest -- Also June 9 Free. Strand Park, Alex City. Fri., 6 p.m. and at Lake Martin Amphitheatre (The AMP), Sat., 6:30-11 p.m. Call (256) 234-3461 or visit www.alexandercitychamber.com for details.
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