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This is the final week of the 72nd season for the "Horn in The West", a revolutionary war era drama produced in Boone, North Carolina. Billed as the nation's longest running outdoor Revolutionary War drama, "Horn In The West", is based on the history of Daniel Boone and the mountain settlers of the Blue Ridge Mountains and their struggles for freedom before and during the American War for Independence. The plot centers around Dr. Geoffrey Stuart, a prominent British physician, who comes to the...
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a l...
The Republican Women of the South Political Action Committee is holding an election year fundraiser at the Vestavia Civic Center on Thursday, August 15 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. CDT. This will provide you the opportunity to meet with many of the Republican candidates on the ballot this November and discuss politics with like-minded conservatives in a casual relaxed atmosphere. Live music will be provided by The Onlys. Hors-d'oeuvres will be catered by the team at Kathy 6. Beverages, including...
Country music fans from across the nation and even some foreign countries will gather in Montgomery on September 14 to pay tribute to the 101st birthday of singer and songwriter Hank Williams with a graveside memorial service and a gala concert at the Davis Theater. It is an annual pilgrimage that many fans make year after year, and it demonstrates the firm hold that Hank's legacy still has on so many country music aficionados today. Born in tiny Mount Olive, Alabama in 1923, Hank was taught to...
The Alabama Federation of Republican Women will be holding a special screening of the new movie about President Ronald W. Reagan (R) in Huntsville on August 24 at 2:00 p.m. CDT in Huntsville at CINEMAX Bridge Street. Tickets are $5. President Sponsors Congressman Dale Strong Dutch Sponsors Monte Sano Research Wilmer Lee, Stan McDonald, Attorney Mac McCutcheon, Chairman, Madison County Commission Valerie Miles, Madison County Tax Collector Madison County Republican Exec Committee Tennessee...
The Madison County Republican Party is thrilled to invite the public to our upcoming Candidate Campaign Kickoff event, scheduled for Saturday, August 17th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event will be held at Black Patch Distilling Co., located at 500 Lanier Road, Suite 3C, Madison, AL 35758. \ Congressman Dale Strong and Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl will be our special guests, delivering keynote speeches at 2:00 p.m. This event marks a significant moment as we gather to rally su...
10th Barber Vintage Festival presented by BMW Motorrad October 11-13 The Vintage Festival gives you the opportunity to see vintage motorcycles. Wristbands are non-transferable once used, non-exchangeable and cannot be replaced. If you are an AHRMA competitor or crew member, you need to purchase tickets from AHRMA on-site at the event. Barber Museum admission is NOT included with any ticket and is a separate ticket that can be purchased onsite. Barber Vintage Festival Event ticket is required to...
The Central Alabama Consortium on Aging is holding a camp for caregivers on September 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Continuing education credits are available for nurses and social workers who attend...
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a l...
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a...
Montgomery's Hank Williams Museum announced on Monday that it will commemorate the 101st birthday of the internationally recognized music legend on September 14 with a graveside wreath-laying ceremony and a memorial concert featuring The Malpass Brothers, a traditional country duo that hosts a popular television show on the RFD-TV network. "Though he died at just 29 years of age, Hank left a lasting musical legacy that continues to be appreciated by each new generation, and we feel it is...
On Friday, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-Selma) announced that her annual job fair will be in Bessemer this year on August 8. "Are you looking for a job or interested in exploring a new career opportunity?" wrote Rep. Sewell. "If so, I hope you'll join me for our 13th Annual Job Fair in Bessemer, Alabama on Thursday, August 8th! Our event will be located at the Bessemer Civic Center from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m." "As your Congresswoman, I have made it my mission to bring more resources and...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (JUL 19, 2024) – The University of Alabama in Huntsville Regional Autism Network (UAH RAN) will offer a two-part workshop to provide important information to primary care providers and caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on Aug. 2 at the Jackson Center. The program is one of five scheduled across the state this summer through The University of Alabama Office for Academic Affairs Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning. UAH is a part of The University o...
On Friday, July 26th, 2024, The American Village which is located in Montevallo, Alabama will close out its summer film series with the 1992 adaptation of James Fenimore Cooper's, "The Last of the Mohicans". For those who are feeling their wallets thin out due to the ever-increasing costs of groceries and gasoline prices, there is some relief for their pocketbook as the admission to the film is free. With the movie being set to begin at seven in the evening in the air conditioned West Wing...
June is National Pet Preparedness Month encouraging pet owners to plan ahead in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. For our area, tornados, hurricanes, flooding and fire are the most likely and all of us should plan for our family's safety, to include our pets. The first step in planning is to find a safe place to stay - a friend, family member, emergency shelter run by a local organization (many of which will not accept pets or will have a limit as to how many) or even a pet friendly...
The Italian American Heritage Society is hosting the Italian cultural festival at historic Sloss Furnace in Birmingham to celebrate Italian heritage and the Italian community's contributions to Alabama on Saturday, June 15. The first Festa Italiana will celebrate and preserve Italian culture and heritage in the Birmingham area and will feature Italian food, beverages, music, culture, tradition, and more. The main stage emcee will be media personality Niki Noto Palmer. The festival features live...
Tallassee Summerfest is Saturday, June 22 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm....
The Montgomery Symphony Orchestra will hold its annual free outdoor performance at 7:00 p.m. CDT on the grounds of the Alabama Department of Archives and History – across the street from the historic 1859 Alabama State Capital Building. The free event is expected to draw thousands so get there early for the best seats. Jamies Reeves is the conductor of the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra. "Being Memorial Day Weekend, we like to kick it off with a patriotic selection," Reeves told the Montgomery A...
Campfire Talks are a series of educational & entertaining programs located outside in DeSoto State Park. Campfire programs are held many Friday & Saturday evening (June –October) in our large campfire ring inside the improved campground. Talks are for all ages, & open to everyone! On May 24, 1939, DeSoto State Park was dedicated and opened to the public. In honor of DeSoto State Park's 84th Anniversary, gather with DeSoto State Park Naturalist Brittney M. Hughes as she delves into the legacy o...
Members of the military community have a world of career opportunities at their fingertips next week. Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated DAV RecruitMilitary National Virtual Career Fair, happening on May 21st from 11 am to 3 pm Central Time. This virtual event is the gateway to a world of exciting career opportunities, specifically curated for members of the military community to include veterans, transitioning military members, and military spouses. Why Attend? Transitioning from mi...
In a celebration of patriotism and the enduring spirit of America, we all need to spend part of our Memorial Day weekend with the iconic Lee Greenwood, as NEWSMAX premieres a one-hour music special "Lee Greenwood: God Bless The U.S.A." on Saturday, May 25 at 8 PM (ET). The special will re-air on Sunday, May 26 at 9 PM (ET) and Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 at 4 PM (ET). This special event will feature performances by Big & Rich, Gavin DeGraw, Home Free, Scott Stapp (of Creed), Tracy Lawrence,...
ERLANGER, KY. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the National Government Agency Virtual Career Fair, June 4 from 11:00am – 3:00pm CST. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve. More than 12 employers actively seeking the unique talents of America's veterans will be on-site representing a range of industries, from construction to medical to administrative and logistics, wit...
On Sunday April 28th the 9th Annual Tuscaloosa Bible Reading Marathon will take place. This an international, annual event where people, young and old, read the entire Bible (Genesis through Revelation) aloud for 80 continuous hours, without commentary. The reading will start with Genesis chapter 1, verse 1. Each volunteer will read aloud for 15 minutes and then pass the reading, like a baton, to the next person. Approximately 300 volunteers are needed to complete the reading of the entire...
The St. Clair County Republican Party announced recently that Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) will be the keynote speaker at the party's annual Reagan/Adkins banquet dinner to honor the military and first responders at the Moody Civic Center. Freddie Turrentine is the Chairman of the St. Clair County Republican Party. "This Raffle and Dinner supports the St. Clair County Scholarship Fund," explained Chairman Freddie Turrentine. "With all the hard at last year's event we were able to...
