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In July
july 19
Old Alabama Town concert planned The Capital City Shape Notes Concert will be July 19 at Old Alabama Town in Montgomery. Singers will sing from shapenote hymn books published in Alabama including the Sacred Harp and the Christian Harmony from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The concert is free to attend. Call 334-242-4076, ext. 234, or visit www.oldalabamatown.com for more details.
IN AUGUST aug. 2-5
Red Door Theatre presents new play july 20-22
Deep sea fishing rodeo set for mid July Dauphin Island will once again host its annual Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, with more than 3,000 anglers from 24 states fishing in the Gulf of Mexico for three days for more than $400,000 in cash and prizes in 30 categories. Last year’s event was the Guinness Book of World Records largest fishing tournament. Call 251-471-0025 for more information. july 27 and 28
The Red Door Theatre in Union Springs will present Dearly Departed, a play revolving around a colorful group of Southern eccentrics. Evening performances on Aug. 2, 3, and 4, are preceded by a seated dinner (reservations required). The Sunday, Aug. 5, performance is a 2:30 p.m. matinee. Contact 334-7388687 or conecuhpeople@ knology.net for info. Visit www.reddoortheatre.org to learn more about the event and the theatre. aug. 2-5
Tractor pull proceeds benefit school athletics Longest yard sale passes through state The Alabama Championship Tractor and Truck Pull, one of the largest events in the South, will be July 27 and 28 from 7 to 10 p.m at Tanner High School in Athens. Both nights will include six classes sanctioned by the NTPA/Mid-South Pullers Association. Saturday night events will include dualwheel farm tractors. Food concessions and t-shirts available. Admission is charged. Call 256-232-5411 for questions. Alabama Living
Visit the World’s Longest Yard Sale from Aug. 2-5. The southern portion starts at Lookout Mountain Parkway from Gadsden and Fort Payne to Chattanooga, Tenn. Call 888805-4740 for more details.
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