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"Marching On: The Children's Movement at Fifty" Exhibition
Birmingham
Mar 12-Nov 30, Birmingham. "Marching On: The Children's Movement at Fifty" Exhibition. 205-328-9696, ext. 234. www.bcri.org. Admission charged. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. This exhibit tells the story of the children's crusade through the words of the foot soldiers who made it happen – the young people of Birmingham in 1963.
"Street Party" on a Saturday Night
Sheffield
May 25, Sheffield. "Street Party" on a Saturday Night. 256-810-3030. djohnsonproductions.com. Admission charged. Downtown--An evening of music from name entertainers. 5-11 p.m.
100 Years of von Braun Exhibit
Guntersville
100 Years of von Braun: His American Journey.
1st Monday Weekend Trade Days
Scottsboro
Jan 5-Dec 2, Scottsboro. 1st Monday Weekend Trade Days. 256-574-3100. www.jacksoncountychamber.com. Free. Downtown Courthouse Square--A blend of antique show, craft fair and rummage sale, where bartering, haggling and swapping of goods has not passed on with time. Held the first Sunday and Monday of the month. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
1st Saturday in Rogersville
Rogersville
Feb 2-Dec 7, Rogersville. 1st Saturday in Rogersville. 256-247-9449. www.rogersvillealabama.com. Free. Rogersville's Historic Center, Lee St--Shops stay open late with sales and specials each month. Live entertainment Apr.-Sept. on Lee Street. Volunteer Fire Department fish/shrimp/chicken fry held at the Fire Hall from 4-7 p.m.
2013 Capitol Showcase Consumer Art Exhibition
Montgomery
Nearly 100 Alabamians with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders will showcase their artwork, and their stories, throughout the month of May at the Capitol.
5th Annual Spirit of the Wolf Pow Wow and Annual Kiowa Gourd Dance
Ashland
May 24-26, Ashland. Spirit of the Wolf Pow Wow and Annual Kiowa Gourd Dance. 256-396-0466. www.wolfgardens.org/pow-wow. Admission charged, except to children 6 & under and dancers in ceremonial regalia. Enitachopco Ceremonial GroundsBring a blanket and lawn chair to enjoy drumming, dancing, arts and crafts, music, demonstrations, food and Wolf Garden Ambassador Contest by Karen Cooper. Hosted by: First Nations Outreach Project, a Native American non-profit organization. Gates open Fri., 10 a.m. with Brush/Gourd Dance 10-4 p.m. and grand entry at 5 p.m.; Sat., gates open at 10 a.m. with Gourd Dance, 1-4 p.m. and grand entry at 5 p.m.; Sun., gates open at 9 a.m. with Gourd Dance TBA; grand entry at 3 p.m. followed by Luck of the Draw for Dancers. Make $5 donation and receive ticket for door prizes drawings each night.
A Place of Our Own: Birmingham's Fourth Avenue District
Apr 5-Sept 29, Birmingham. A Place of Our Own: Birmingham's Fourth Avenue District. 205-933-1409. www.visitvulcan.com. Admission charged. Vulcan Park and Museum--Exhibit will illustrate how Birmingham's Fourth Avenue business and entertainment district served as a haven and gathering place for local African-American entrepreneurs, such as A.G. Gaston and William Pettford, and other professional leaders in the early 1900s. The district also brought together a wealth of entertainment venues that ensured that wealthy and middle class African Americans were in contact with the working class a connection that would later prove crucial to the success of the Civil Rights Movement. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 1-6 p.m.
Alabama Backroads Century Ride Series
Statewide
To promote the growth and development of long-distance cycling in the state of Alabama, recognize and reward individual cyclists, and benefit the charities and advocacy efforts supported by each event in the series. www.alabama-backroads-cycling.com
Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Festival
May 25-26, Decatur. 800-524-6181. www.alabamajubilee.net. Free. Point Mallard Park. Enjoy balloon races, key grab, tether rides, balloon glow, arts and crafts, entertainment and more. 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
Annual Rodeo Club BBQ Cookoff
Dadeville
May, Dadeville. Rodeo Club BBQ Cook-off, 5th Annual . Call for date. 256-825-7503. Fee for participants only. Rodeo Club, CR 34--Team BBQ cookoff, with prizes for 3 categories. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Antique Car Cruise-In
Alexander City
Apr 6-Oct 12, Alexander City. Antique Car Cruise-In. 256-234-7154. Free. Arby's RestaurantClassic cars and music every first Saturday of the month April through October. 6-8 p.m.
Art on the Lake
Alexander City
May 25, Alexander City. Art on the Lake. 334 857-2133. www.childrensharbor.com. Free. Children's HarborMore than 40 artists display and sell their works, including canvas art, pottery, jewelry and more. Also, music, concessions and kid's activities throughout the day. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Athens Cruise In on the Square
Athens
Apr 6-Oct 5, Athens. Athens Cruise In on the Square. 256-457-9179. www.carsonthesquare.com. Free. Downtown--Antique automobiles parked on the square, with live entertainment and restaurants open late. 3-8 p.m.
BESA Exhibition
Birmingham
Mar 1-Jun 20, Birmingham. BESA Exhibition. 205-328-9696, ext. 215. www.bcri.org. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute--Exhibit of photos by Norman H. Gershman about the rescue of Jews by Muslims in World War II Albania, or the children/grandchildren of those rescued.
Bankhead National Forest Hikes
Moulton
Jan 1-Dec 31, Moulton. Bankhead National Forest Hikes. 256-974-6166. wildsouth.org. Free. Bankhead National Forest--Wild South staff and volunteers lead hikes the first and last Saturdays of every month. Call or visit website for hike times and locations.
Billy Mack Steele: Native American Artist
Gadsden
May 6-Jul 31, Gadsden. Billy Mack Steele: Native American Artist. 256-543-2787. www.culturalarts.org. Admisssion charged. Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts--A solo exhibition of paintings by the artist. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.
Boaz 2nd Saturday Nights
Boaz
Mar 9-Oct 12, Boaz. Boaz 2nd Saturday Nights. 256-593-8154. www.boazchamberofcommerce.com. Free. DowntownHundreds of antique cars and motorcycles, live music and food. 5-8 p.m..
Celebrate Alabama's Architectural Heritage
May 1-31, Montgomery. Celebrate Alabama's Architectural Heritage. 334-240-4617. www.oldalabamatown.com. Admission charged. Old Alabama Town--Observe National Preservation Month and tour a wide variety of historic structures in architectural styles from the 1820s to early 1900s, offering an authentic look at Alabama's early architecture.
Center Point Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheons
Center Point
Jan 8-Dec 10, Center Point. Center Point Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheons. 205-853-9711. www.centerpointchamber.com. Admission charged. Center Point City Hall--Second Tuesday of each month. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Classic Car Cruise In
Talladega
May 25-Sept 28, Talladega. Classic Car Cruise In. 256-493-5318. www.facebook.com/talladega.classiccars. Downtown on the Square--Car enthusiasts cruise to the Courthouse square each 4th Saturday of April through September, with classic cars, classic music and more 5-8 p.m..
Coalfest
Brilliant
May 24-25, Brilliant. Coalfest. 205-465-2281. www.brilliantal.org. Free. BrilliantLive bands, food, arts and crafts, clogging, children attractions, and more. Also, state checkers champions play local politicians. Fri. night and all day Sat..
Cold War Exhibit
Birmingham
Jan 1-Dec 31, Birmingham. Cold War Exhibit. 205 833 8226. www.southernmuseumofflight.org. Admission charged. Southern Museum of Flight--View the reassembly and restoration of a Soviet Mi-24 Hind helicopter as the Museum develops the new Cold War era exhibit. Tues.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Columbiana Farmers Market & Trade Days
Columbiana
Mar 1-Nov 1, Columbiana. Columbiana Farmers Market & Trade Days. 205-305-8632. Shelby County Courthouse Parking Lot--Farmer's market, arts & crafts and yard sale held on the 2nd Saturday of every month and the following Sunday, rain or shine. Call for vendor information. 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cullman Geocaching Tour of Churches
Jan 1-Dec 31, Cullman. Cullman Geocaching Tour of Churches. 256-734-0454. Free. Downtown--Self-guided tour of local historic churches. Receive information and map at the Cullman County Museum.
Director's Farewell Tours at Pond Spring, The General Joe Wheeler Home
Hillsboro
Only 5 Behind the Scenes Tours offered for 2 days from retiring site director who has 20 years of restoration experience at this 50-acre site.
Downtown Live
Moulton
May 2-Jun 27, Moulton. Downtown Live. 256-905-4400. Free. Historic Downtown Courthouse Square--Each Thursday at 6 p.m., come enjoy free live music of all genres by talented local artists. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy this event. .
Encounters: Rocio Rodriguez
May 19-Sept 29, Huntsville. Encounters: Rocio Rodriguez. 256-535-4350. www.hsvmuseum.org. Huntsville Museum of ArtThe latest exhibition in this long-standing showcase for outstanding regional contemporary art features the large-scale canvases of Rocio Rodriguez, a Cuban native who has spent over 20 years living and working in Atlanta.
Farmers Market
Tuscumbia
Jan-Dec, Muscle Shoals. Farmers Market. 256-386-2335. www.jackolanternfarm.com. Free. Jack-O-Lantern FarmsIndoor market. Tues. & Thurs., 3-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
First Friday
Gadsden
Jan 4-Dec 6. Gadsden. First Friday. 256-547-8696. www.downtowngadsden.com. Free. Downtown--Stores and restaurants open late with specials and sales. Live entertainment, food vendors and more. 5-9 p.m.
First Fridays
Mar 1-Dec 6, Florence. Florence First Fridays. 256-740-4141. www.firstfridaysflorence.com. Downtown Florence--Monthly event with local and regional artists selling their works on the sidewalks. Downtown merchants open late. 5-8 p.m.
First Fridays Florence
Mar 1-Dec 6, Florence. First Fridays Florence. 877-290-8880. www.firstfridaysflorence.com. Free. Downtown Florence-- On the first Friday of each month from March through December, Historic Downtown Florence comes alive with art, music, shopping and entertainment for the whole family. 5-8 p.m. .
Friends of the Anagama
Columbiana
: A Ceramics Exhibition featuring ceramic artwork fired in University of Montevallo's Anagama Kiln.
Geiger Day
Livingston
May 25, Geiger. Geiger Day. 205-652-1580. www.sumteralchamber.com. Free. Geiger Town Hall, Hwy 17--Celebration of the founding of the town, with live music, sporting events, kid's activities, food and drink vendors and more.
Green & Gray Saturday
Fort Payne
Jan 12-Dec 12, Fort Payne. Green & Gray Saturday. 256-845-8548. www.canyoncenter.org. Free. Little River Canyon Field School Educational/Interpretive Center--The National Park Service staff and volunteers will present Green & Gray programs on the second Saturday of each month. Topics include park resources and activities, climate change, recycling, energy conservation, eco-gardening, exotic plants, native landscaping, pollution prevention, green energy, and more. 10-11 a.m.
Green Things and Butterfly Wings
Huntsville
May 1-Sept 30, Huntsville. Green Things and Butterfly Wings. 256-830-4447 ext. 290. www.hsvbg.org. Admission charged. Huntsville Botanical Garden--The Nature Center at Huntsville Botanical Garden is the nation's largest open-air butterfly house with more than 2,000 butterflies, fluttering freely among beautiful vegetation, a trickling creek and even a cascading waterfall. Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Guided Nature Hikes
Guntersville
Mar 2-Dec 14, Guntersville. Guided Nature Hikes. 256-571-5440. www.alapark.com/events. Free. Lake Guntersville State Park Resort--Guided nature hikes every Saturday morning with a different trail hiked each week, so meeting places vary. Bird watching, hiking safety, plant identification and edible/medicinal properties of some plants are discussed.
HillBilly Trade Days
Tuskegee
Jan 12-Dec 14, Tuskegee. HillBilly Trade Days. 334-727-6476. Free. The HillBilly Mall, 8870 U.S. Hwy. 80 E.Year round flea market on the second Saturday of each month. 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Jasmine Hill Open Weekends
Montgomery
Mar 15-Oct 26, Wetumpka. Jasmine Hill Open Weekends. 334-263-5713. www.jasminehill.org. Admission charged. Jasmine Hill Gardens and Outdoor Museum--84 year-old, 20 acre gardens with blooms in all seasons. Known as "Alabama's Little Corner of Greece" because of statuary and temple ruins trhoughout.. Fri-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun Noon-5 p.m. through June. Sat only Jul-Oct
Jasmine Hill Opening
Montgomery
Mar 15-Oct 26, Wetumpka. Jasmine Hill Opening. 334-263-5713. www.jasminehill.org. Admission charged. Jasmine Hill Gardens and Outdoor MuseumThe Gardens, filled with flowers and Greek statuary, will be open to public. Fri. & Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. from March to June. In July to October the gardens will be open Saturdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Kiwanis Spring Fair
May, Alexander City. Kiwanis Spring Fair. 256-329-7445. Admission charged. Charles E. Bailey Sr. Sportplex--Weeklong carnival with proceeds benefitting Alexander City Schools. Call for details. 5-9 p.m.
Korean War Jets Exhibit
Birmingham
Jan 1-Dec 31, Birmingham. Korean War Jets Exhibit. 205 833 8226. www.southernmuseumofflight.org. Admission charged. Southern Museum of Flight--Features the fighter jets F-86 Sabre and the MiG-15 aircraft of the Korean War era as part of a unique diorama display. Tues.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Lake Wedowee Summer Jam
Wedowee
May 25, Wedowee. Lake Wedowee Summer Jam. 256-276-7959. www.facebook.com/lakewedoweesummerjam. Admission charged. Lake Wedowee/R.L. Harris Reservoir--Event kicks off the summer on the Lake with an eclectic mix of music and vendors. Benefits local charities. 7-11 p.m.
Library Exhibit Series
Alexander City
Library Exhibit Series encompasses poetry readings, musical presentations and book signings. Special exhibits in the past have included the Smithsonian Exhibit, Vietnam Memorial Exhibit and Vintage Garments and Unique Quilt Displays. Instructional tours for Classrooms and social clubs are available. Also, movies and games and art activities for various groups. Special events, author series and seasonal activities for the Childrens Library. Emphasis on Summer Reading at MPCL with many fun and interesting programs. Check the library website or look for posters and advertisements or call for upcoming events at the libraries. Adelia M. Russell/256-329-6796 and Mamies Place/256-234-4644 or browse www.alexandercityonline.com/library.htm. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Library Exhibit Series
Alexander City
Jan 1-Dec 31, Alexander City. Library Exhibit Series. 256-329-6796 or 256-234-4644. www.alexandercityonline.com/adelia-russell.html. Free. Adelia M. Russell LibraryPoetry readings, musical presentations, movie, games, book signings and more. Special events, seasonal activities and more at the Children's Library. Call or check website for event schedule. 9 a.m.-4 p.m..
Market Day
Woodstock
Jan 12-Dec 14, Woodstock. Market Day. 205-938-3299. www.woodstockfestivalartcenter.com. Free. Woodstock Festival Art Center--Vendors, handcrafters, live music. Special activities TBA. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Market Day at Plank Road Station
Talladega
May 25-Oct 26, Talladega. Market Day at Plank Road Station. 256-362-2857. www.facebook.com/PlankRoadStation#!/PlankRoadStation. Fee for participants only. AJ Powers Lodge/Plank Road Station, Winterboro--Local arts and crafts and food and music vendors sell their wares. Market held the fourth Saturday, May-October. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Market Day on the Square
Talladega
Mar 2-Nov 2, Talladega. Market Day on the Square. 256-362-3092. Free. Downtown--First Saturday Market beginning March through October. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
May Sundown Concert Series at Town Creek Park
Auburn
Memorial Day Crafts
Pelham
Memorial Day Fly-In
Tuskegee
May 25, Tuskegeee. Memorial Day Fly-In. 334-727-3200. www.nps.gov/tuai. Free. Tuskegee Airmen National Historic SiteFlyovers, music, free airplane rides, food, airplane building workshop, kids activities..
Memories of World War II
May 25-Jul 14, Dothan. Memories of World War II. 334-794-3871. www.wiregrassmuseum.org. Wiregrass Museum of Art--The exhibition is a spectrum of over 100 photos from all theaters of World War II and the home front, culled from tens of thousands of pictures in The Associated Press Archives, including material from AP photo files in Europe and Asia that have not been seen since the war. Opening reception May 24th.