CityFest 2016

June 4th @ Municipal Park

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alaBaster arts CoUnCil Adam Moseley president

Henry Raymond first ViCe president

Emily Benson seCond ViCe president

Adele Nelson seCretary

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Contents

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CITYFEST CELEBRATES 14 YEARS OF SUCCESS

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BAND PROFILE

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FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

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CITYFEST 5K

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KID-FRIENDLY FUN AT THE FESTIVAL

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EAT HEALTHY AT KIDSFEST

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Michael Barnes Brett Krutsch Kimberlee Campbell Rusty Martin Charissa Cole Sophie Martin Jamie Cole Angela Moseley Tyra Cuther Gina McDonald Deborah Foster Mike Moore Carla Garner

Heidi Ramsey Matt Gore Calvin Rumph Camille Herron Jason Sills Kenny Hill Debbie Smith Chris Honeycutt Chris Smith Diana Hussey Robin Smith Greg Hussey Jamia Williams Jackie Karabasz

Cityfest gUide editorial

Graham Brooks Molly Davidson Baker Ellis Emily Sparacino Neal Wagner produCtion

Jamie Dawkins Layken Gibbs Keith McCoy Connor Bucy marKeting

Kristy Brown Ashley Duckett Kari George Daniel Holmes Nicole Loggins Rhett McCreight Meagan Mims Kim McCulla April Spivey administration

Tim Prince Katie McDowell Mary Jo Eskridge Hailey Dolbare Laurel Cousins

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CityFest celebrates

14 years

By Deb Woodbery

It has grown each year from a small number of attendees to now having tens of here is always something for thousands to attending the festival. Visitors everyone to enjoy at the Alabaster come from across the state of Alabama and CityFest. This family oriented from the Southeast. event is Saturday, June 4, at the Alabaster CityFest is totally funded by generous Municipal Park. The quality entertainment, sponsors to enable the community and vendors with excellent food and kidsurrounding areas to enjoy this fabulous friendly activities are so exceptional this entertainment and all the fun activities. year, it will be hard for those who can “Our sponsors are the backbone of this attend to decide what to see or do first. event and we are so grateful. Without them “CityFest is unique as it is a free event we could not offer a free, quality event to and family-oriented bringing in national the public.” Moseley said. “This is how our recording artists and providing wholesome sponsors as well as our Arts Council give entertainment,” said Alabaster Arts Council back to the community.”

President Adam Moseley. “The only costs This free outdoor festival includes to the families would be refreshments and well-known national musical artists with items bought from vendors.” a mixture of talented local entertainers.

CityFest originally emerged from the Last year, Scotty McCreery, winner of 50th anniversary celebration of the city of 2011 American Idol, headlined. Other Alabaster in 2003. The festival is planned famous headliners over the years have been year-round and is organized and manned Foghat, Travis Tritt, Terri Clark, Loverboy by members of the Alabaster Arts Council and the Fabulous Thunderbirds to name and numerous, faithful volunteers. a few. Vendors will be dotted across the

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park providing tasty food and refreshments that are reasonably priced with the family in mind as well as unique handmade merchandise, arts and crafts. Car lovers will enjoy the Cruise-In Car Show with all makes and models displayed. There is free and ample parking with shuttles beginning at 8:45 a.m. throughout the festival until the end of the event. Of course, safety for guests is always the utmost of importance, and with that in mind the CityFest planners will have plenty of security in place.

Alabaster teacher Renee Brown and family have attended CityFest from the beginning, watching it grow over the years.

“There is such a variety of things to see and do - something for everybody and it is free,” Brown said. “It is like a summer vacation for some families to get to enjoy all the great music, refreshments and unique vendors.”

Be sure to check out the festival’s website at alabastercityfest.com.

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Band Profiles

David Nail headlining D avid Nail, will hit the Alabaster CityFest main stage June 4 at 9 p.m.

After recording his first album, the first single, “Memphis,” was close to the Top 50 on the Billboard country chart but the album never released. MCA Nashville signed him up and another album was born. After touring, David started recording again with his efforts being fruitful. His album “The Sound of a Million Dreams” was released, becoming David’s first country chart number one in 2012. He has several hits: “I’m a Fire,” “Kiss You Tonight,” and “Let It Rain” (featuring Sarah Buxton) making it to No. 1 and “Whatever She’s Got” plus “Red Light” making it to the top 10.

“Nail is one of the most acclaimed and exciting young country artists of the last

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Headliner David Nail

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few years. His latest album showed up on several best-of lists, from Rolling Stone to NPR. He has a new album coming out this year. He was the pick for the kickoff concert at this year’s College Football Playoff in Glendale, Ariz. We’re really excited to have him here!” said Alabaster Arts Council member Jamie Cole.

Black Jacket Symphony will fill the 7 p.m. slot for the main stage. The band, which made its name reproducing popular albums note-for-note, will perform Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” album in its entirety.

“This is one of the most popular acts in the South, performing full albums by the greatest artists note-for-note. They sell out shows everywhere they perform,” Cole said. “We couldn’t think of a more iconic and hit-laden album than Rumours for this

Saturday June 4

9 p.m.

(Country)

show. This is a rare opportunity for our community to see a show like this.”

The main stage will be alive at 5:30 p.m. with one of the returning favorites, Nashville’s, KOA. At 4:15 p.m. Americana act Phil Dudley Band will perform its unique mix of folk and jazz. Michael Warren will sing at 3:15 p.m. Michael has opened for legends such as Gladys Knight, Steppenwolf and Taylor Hicks. At 2 p.m. the M-80’s will provide a blast from the past as they play songs from the 1980’s.

A popular local teen group, Kate and the Howlers, will start the main stage events at 1 p.m.

The Day Stage begins with local artists at 10 a.m. with Divine Destiny, continuing at 10:30 a.m. with Sanchez Tannehill and concluding at 11 p.m. with Elvis impersonator, Terry Padgett.

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Sponsor Spotlight Camping World celebrates 50 years of business

By DEB WOODBERY

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rank Mullins, general manager of Camping World, is one of the many generous sponsors for CityFest this year. Camping World, located in Calera, has everything you need for camping from RV’s, including a service center, outdoor accessories, and is open Monday through Saturday 8-6 p.m. and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sundays.

“CityFest is a community-driven event free to the public that expressly has something for all ages, groups geared toward family fun,” Mullins said.

Not only did Camping World sponsor this event for the second year, Mullins and his family participate.

Camping World extends out to others in the community by allowing their employees to do service projects such as helping the humane society, working in homeless soup kitchens and other types of community service. Mullins’ company participates in Good Sam, a camping club, where the employees actually are paid for taking a day off for service work.

“Another reason I help is because the Alabaster Arts Council has genuine good hearts,” Mullins said. “I really appreciate them and all the volunteers and sponsors Camping World is celebrating its 50th anniversary and will have amazing who help.” Mullins said. “I really deals for those folks who come in during appreciate them and all the volunteers 2016. Financing is available for up to and sponsors who help.”

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240 months or 20 years for those who qualify.

Visit campingworldofbirmingham.com for more information.

Sponsor Spotlight Southeastern Pond Management

By DEB WOODBERY

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ponsors are essential to the success of CityFest, making it available and free to the public. This year, Southeastern Pond Management, 2469 Highway 31, will jump in to help.

“Southeastern Pond Management has called Alabaster home since 1993. My family and I have attended Alabaster CityFest for many years and have always found it to be a great value…a truly fantastic, family-friendly event,” Owner Norman Latona said. “We are pleased and excited at the opportunity to be involved with CityFest in 2016 as a corporate sponsor!”

Southeastern Pond Management has four locations and has been in business since 1989. This company has a broader

range of services than most pond and lake management companies.

Southeastern Pond Management leads in services and technology by helping owners with pond construction, stocking, lake mapping, weed control, liming, fountains and aerators.

Another specialty service is electrofishing, which helps to assess the health of the body of water as well as the health of the fish.

If you are not sure what your needs are for your pond or lake, you can always contact Southeastern Pond Management for a free initial consultation.

Southeastern Pond Management has a

team of experienced biologists available, and stocks important products for your pond such as fish tagging kits, SportMax fertilizers and custom designed Pond-Toon fishing boats with accessories on hand.

It is a one-stop shop for all your pond maintenance needs.

Call 664-5596 or 288-1371 or email info@sepond.com for more information.

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CityFest 5k

run returns for fourth year

By DEB WOODBERY

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his year the Alabaster CityFest will host the fourth annual 5K fun run.

Jamia Alexander-Williams, an Arts Council member, has the baton this year to head the 5K run.

“I was the woman behind the woman at the first initial 5K run, and now this year, I am proud and honored to be manning this event for the Arts Council,” AlexanderWilliams said.

“It is all about giving back to the community,” she added. “The Alabaster Arts Council does a great job encouraging the arts and music programs by donating money to the schools’ programs.”

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School to do a summer camp for her kids.

The money from CityFest vendors and the registration fees from the 5K race help to fund many programs.

This year’s prizes for the race are donated by Dick’s Sporting Goods, headed up by Matthew Edgeworth who is the Community Marketing Manager for the Alabama/Florida Panhandle.

The winners of the CityFest 5K will receive Dick’s Sporting Goods gift certificates and medals. There will be door prizes given as well.

The race will kick-off at 8 a.m. at the Larry Simmons Stadium behind Thompson Intermediate School and will be on a certified course ending at the Buck Creek Trail area.

To register online go to active.com or to print a paper registration copy go to alabastercityfest.com/5k-fun-run. Early packet pick up will be Friday, June 3 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Thompson Intermediate School gym. Late registration is June 4 at 7 a.m.

For more information on the 5K visit alabastercityfest.com/5k-fun-run.

CityFest 5k Race Starts 8 a.m.

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KidsFest

Kid-friendly fun returns to CityFest

By DEB WOODBERY

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ityFest is a family friendly event that has a whole area that caters just to kids. KidsFest is designed for kids to play in a safe environment.

The KidsFest area is open from 9 a.m. until dusk when the opening act begins on the main stage, and is free to the public.

The area will include more than 15 inflatables, face painting, kid rides and arts and crafts. Healthy eating demonstrations and science and magic 12 | CityFest 201 6

shows will also be offered with a few surprises all day.

Lowe’s will also return with its woodcrafting workshop that allows kids to create projects such as birdhouses or tool kits.

Vic Smith sponsors the KidsFest area, and without his support the area would not be free to visitors. There is absolutely some activity for every child that attends.

Kids will get to enjoy the music at

the festival as they play in KidsFest with shows happening all through the day.

“There will be thousands of kids coming through the KidsFest area throughout the day,” said Sophie Martin, Alabaster City Councilwoman and Arts Council member.

Parents will love that their kids will go home tired.

Visit alabastercityfest.com to get more information.

Eat healthy at KidsFest

By DEB WOODBERY

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lue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama on the first reference. Please include the BCBS logo on this page. will again host the KidsFest Health and Wellness activities this year.

Child obesity is such a problem in our nation that our First Lady, Michelle Obama, started the “Let’s Move” project seven years ago. Blue Cross Blue Shield is also taking it to the public to promote good healthy eating habits for kids. Sophie Martin is in charge of this area again this year for KidsFest.

This year’s activities at the KidsFest

Health and Wellness area will begin at 10 a.m. It will include field day activities with the three legged race, sack race, hula hoop competition, and, bringing back the most popular activity, the tug of war. It is anticipated that several thousand kids will enjoy this area June 4.

One of the more important but fun activities for kids is the healthy eating workshop that starts at 11 a.m. The kids are not allowed to actually cook, but they are shown how to prepare healthy snacks and given information about being and eating healthy. Last year, more than 300

kids attended.

Throughout the day kid-friendly concerts are held for participants and their families. These activities are free and are planned so that all the family members can stay and play together.

For more information, visit alabastercityfest.com.

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Where is

CiTYFEST?

Alabaster CityFest is located in Alabaster, AL on the grounds of the Alabaster Municipal Park and Thompson Middle School.

For your convenience, Alabaster CityFest has free parking and free shuttles running from the festival site to all of the public parking areas.

The shuttles will run from 8:45 a.m. until the end of the event. The public parking areas will fill in the following order: Thompson High School, Warrior Park, Thompson High School Football Stadium, Publix.

Directions to Public Parking From Montgomery Ala. (taking I-65 North)  Take Exit 238 Alabaster/Saginaw Turn left on Hwy 31 N At 2nd traffic light, turn left onto Hwy 119 S Go approximately 2 miles to Thompson Road and turn right (next to Thompson Intermediate School) For the first public parking opportunity, go approx 1/2 mile and turn left onto Warrior Drive and follow the signs.

From Birmingham Ala. (taking I-65 South) Take Exit 238 Alabaster/Saginaw 14 | CityFest 201 6

Turn right on Hwy 31 N  At 1st traffic light, turn left onto Hwy 119 S Go approximately 2 miles to Thompson Road and turn right (next to Thompson Intermediate School) For the first public parking opportunity, go approx 1/2 mile and turn left onto Warrior Drive and follow the signs.

Directions to VIP Parking From Montgomery Ala. (taking I-65 North) Take Exit 238 Alabaster/Saginaw Turn left on Hwy 31 N Go to 2nd traffic light and turn left onto Hwy 119 S Go approx 2 miles to Thompson Road and turn right (next to Thompson Intermediate School) Turn left on Warrior Drive and follow the signs to VIP Parking From Birmingham Ala. (taking I-65 South) Take Exit 238 Alabaster/Saginaw Turn right on Hwy 31 N Go to 1st traffic light and turn left

onto Hwy 119 S Go approx 2 miles to Thompson Road and turn right (next to Thompson Intermediate School) Turn left on Warrior Drive and follow the signs to VIP Parking Directions to Vendor Parking From Montgomery Ala. (taking I-65 North) Take Exit 238 Alabaster/Saginaw Turn left on Hwy 31 N Go to 2nd traffic light and turn left onto Hwy 119 S Approx. 3 miles, turn right onto Kent Dairy Rd Approx. ½ mile, turn right into Thompson Middle School parking lot From Birmingham Ala. (taking I-65 South) Take Exit 238 Alabaster/Saginaw  Turn right on Hwy 31 N Go to 1st traffic light and turn left onto Hwy 119 S Approx. 3 miles, turn right onto Kent Dairy Rd Approx. ½ mile, turn right into Thompson Middle School parking lot

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