Entertainment — Page 7

ATHENS — Tall tales. Stories that will have the audience on the edge of their seats. Stories that will hold the listeners in disbelief or appreciation. All of that, plus […]

Old Black Bear Opening Bash in downtown Athens

ATHENS — There’s a bash going down in downtown Athens this weekend. And you won’t want to miss it. The first Old Black Bear Opening Bash is toasting the opening […]

HUNTSVILLE – The roster of songwriters and performers for a tribute to Randy Travis at the Von Braun Center’s Propst Arena includes hitmakers and some of the country music legend’s […]

MADISON – With the conclusion of the Rocket City Trash Pandas’ 2023 Minor League Baseball season, Toyota Field will transition to Rocktober the rest of the month with some country […]

HUNTSVILLE – Sweet sounds and sweet aromas will fill the South Huntsville air this month for the annual Bluegrass & BBQ Festival. The South Huntsville Main Business Association and Madison […]

ATHENS – Rolling Stone magazine recently announced Athens native Brittany Howard’s upcoming solo tour. Howard is possibly best known for her role as lead singer for the award-winning Alabama Shakes. […]

VBC launches Saturn Ballroom to replace North Hall

HUNTSVILLE – As renovations continue at the Von Braun Center, officials have renamed its frequently utilized venue, North Hall. In keeping with the space-theme of the eight-venue complex and the […]

George Jones tribute to open in theaters

HUNTSVILLE – Feeling a little bit country, the “Still Playin’ Possum: Music & Memories of George Jones” tribute concert will premiere in a one-day-only theater presentation next month. With performances […]

MADISON – Country. Rock. Classic rock. Classic country. Pop. Just about whatever your taste in music is, the Rocket City Trash Pandas have that base covered. Next month, the team […]

Wilkommen! Oktoberfest returns to downtown Cullman

CULLMAN — For more than three decades, Cullman has been celebrating its German beginnings with a family-friendly festival offering all things German. Cullman Oktoberfest, one of North Alabama’s largest and […]

Huntsville Music Month counts off with free concerts

HUNTSVILLE – Fans of live music are invited to bring their lawn chairs and dancing shoes to downtown Huntsville this weekend for three nights of free shows in Big Spring […]

ALBERTVILLE — Brent Boatwright has been named the general manager of Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater, Sports Facilities Companies announced. “His passion for sports and commitment to making SMPA the best […]

Alabama, Greenwood rolling into Huntsville

HUNTSVILE – Two of the biggest acts in country music history will be rolling into the Rocket City in December. The “boys from Fort Payne,” aka the multi-platinum selling country […]

FORT PAYNE – As children return to the classroom, family fun awaits visitors on the weekends in September as a county fair and a downtown music festival offer two good reasons to […]

Four Tops bring Motown magic to Shoals Symphony

FLORENCE — “Sugar pie, honey bunch, you know that I love you …” For those of you who can finish those lyrics or name that tune, this year’s opening concert […]

Smoke in the outfield at Toyota Field

MADISON — “Take me out to the ballpark, “Take me out with the smoke. “Grill me some brisket and barbecue, “Fill up my plate with ribs and sauce, too …” […]

Rocket City Blues & BBQ Festival comes to Orion

HUNTSVILLE — Sweet and tangy meets smooth and saucy at the Rocket City Blues and BBQ Festival at the Orion Amphitheater The late summer festival is Aug. 19 from 1-8 […]

Lana Del Rey making music, waffles in The Shoals

SHEFFIELD — The mystery surrounding singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey’s surprise appearance behind the counter at a Florence Waffle House last week is now less mysterious. “Thank you Lana for recording […]

HUNTSVILLE — It’s the first homework assignment of the new school year and it involves a field trip, but the kids won’t need a permission slip for this one. The […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville was recently named one of eight “Most Charming Cities in the Appalachians” by map experts World Atlas. Ranked alongside Chattanooga, Knoxville and Johnson City, Tenn.; Greenville, S.C.; […]

Rock the South: Music and more comes to Cullman

CULLMAN – What do you get when you combine Chris Stapleton, Zach Bryan, Jo Dee Messina and Riley Green? Well, in Cullman they call it the “Biggest Party in the […]

Trucks, tractors battle it out in Lexington

LEXINGTON – The high octane action and thunder of big trucks and tractors are back at Lexington Motorsports Park next month for the annual Lexington Truck and Tractor Pull. Sanctioned […]

A tea party and all that jazz in Constitution Park

HUNTSVILLE — What better way to wind down a patriotic holiday week than to cap it off with tea and jazz in Constitution Park? Tonight is Jazz Night at Piper […]

Elvis tribute to benefit Marshall memorial

HUNTSVILLE — Things are about to get all shook up … and we’re not talking rocket launches. Well, then again, we are kind of. The Ultimate Elvis Tribute will hit […]