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HUNTSVILLE – In October 1962, Americans were listening to the sexy new sounds of the Beatles “Love, Love Me, Do” and Broadway was challenging the age-old tradition of marriage with […]

Decatur’s River Clay Fine Arts Festival to feature 70 artists

DECATUR — River Clay Fine Arts Festival welcomes 70 local and national artists and their works of art and unique creations to the River City for a celebration of the […]

Athens Storytelling Festival moves to Athens State campus

ATHENS — Some of the nation’s most highly acclaimed storytellers will make their way to Athens for the city’s annual celebration of storytelling, tall tales, and readings. Now in its […]

TANNER — A Grammy-nominated educator has been named to direct Calhoun Community College’s first show band. “I am very humbled and excited to be a part of Calhoun’s music faculty,” […]

Boaz falls into autumn with Harvest Festival

BOAZ — October is here and that means towns and communities across North Alabama are gearing up for their fall celebrations. Cooler temperatures are a welcoming sign for taking to […]

Fall is full of fairs and festivals for families

GUNTERSVILLE — For all the live music, face painting, fried food on a stick, fall fun you could want in October, check out our list of the 10 best fairs […]

HUNTSVILLE — Arts Huntsville is looking for local artists who can shine a creative light on Apollo Park. In cooperation with the Orion Amphitheater and Huntsville’s JL Troupe Co., Arts […]

HUNTSVILLE — It’s the final days of September and, as Huntsville Music Month and the corresponding Musical Instrument Drive winds down, there is still time to donate used musical instruments […]

Dreaming of a 'gourd Christmas'? Catch the annual Alabama Gourd Show

HARTSELLE – An impressive display of unique creations, all handmade from gourds, will be on display next month when the Alabama Gourd Show returns to Hartselle. Set for Oct. 14-15 […]

Free Opera at Madison’s Home Place Park and amphitheater

MADISON — One can feel the vibrato deep, warm and rich leading into the debut of Opera Huntsville at dusk Tuesday. And it all happens in Home Place Park and […]

HUNTSVILLE – Valley Conservatory has partnered with the Microwave Dave Music Education Foundation in the Danny Hall Memorial Music Scholarship. The scholarship pays tuition for one year of music lessons […]

ATHENS — Pretty soon there will be a lot of young and older folks sawin’ on a fiddle and playin’ it hot now. The Athens State University Foundation and the […]

FORT PAYNE – The month of October brings cooler temperatures and glorious fall colors to DeKalb County, making it an ideal time to plan a trip to the northeastern part […]

DECATUR – Street murals are known to beautify public and private places by adding color and character to otherwise plain, dirty building walls. They can also memorialize a social or […]

HUNTSVILLE – When you think about the great women in jazz, the rich, soulful croons of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan come to mind. Lesser-known female jazz instrumentalists […]

HUNTSVILLE – Breathtaking views and outdoor fun will complement one-of-a-kind artwork at this year’s Monte Sano Art Festival. The annual event is Saturday and Sunday at Monte Sano State Park […]

HUNTSVILLE — Skipping the “whereases” and “therefores,” Mayor Tommy Battle struck just the right chord Thursday when he proclaimed September as Huntsville Music Month. The announcement came in a jam […]

All aboard! Depot Days Festival pulling into downtown Hartselle

HARTSELLE — The Depot Days Festival rolls into Hartselle next month, bringing a day of family-friendly fun and entertainment to the historic depot and downtown area. Hosted by the Hartselle […]

HUNTSVILLE — Twickenham Fest unexpectedly called it quits after providing North Alabama with an eclectic chamber music concert series for the past 13 years. Susanna Phillips Huntington and Matthew McDonald wowed […]

Native American celebration returns to Tuscumbia

TUSCUMBIA — A celebration of the culture and traditions of American Indians who once lived in north Alabama, returns for two days of education and fun. After a two-year hiatus […]

Fun, family-friendly activities at Eva Frontier Days

EVA — What do a greased pig, frogs, and a parade have in common? The Eva Frontier Days festival! The town of Eva takes centerstage in September for the town’s […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville Ballet, the city’s only professional ballet, returns to the stage in October to open its first full season of performances in two years. The local troupe […]

HUNTSVILLE – All you need is an excessive character, extravagantly colorful costumes, a simple fairy tale plot, and a catchy tune to attract people to the theater. Now introducing young […]

HUNTSVILLE – “Write till your ink be dry, and with your tears moist it again, and frame some feeling line that may discover such integrity.” “Two Gentlemen of Verona” was […]