Summer Blossoms: A Bouquet for Alabama [Montgomery] [Jul 23-Sep 3, 2010]
Jul 23-Sep 3, Montgomery Summer Blossoms: A Bouquet for Alabama 334-242-4076, ext 250. www.arts.alabama.gov. Free. Alabama Artists Gallery (RSA Tower, first floor)--A presentation of glass, pottery, painting, and metal sculpture. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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"Leading Ladies" [Sheffield] [Sep 2-3, 2010]
Sep 2-Oct 3, Sheffield "Leading Ladies" 256-383-0533. www.tvaa.net. Admission charged. Ritz Theatre, 111 W. Third St., Sheffield--Directed by local theater veterans Andrew Maples and Laura Connolly, the play is about two failing Shakespearean actors who attempt to pass themselves off as long-lost members of a wealthy woman’s family in order to inherit her fortune. The TVAA has rated this production as “PG-13 equivalent.” The theatre opens at 7 p.m. each night. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students at the door; $10 for adults and $8 for students in advance from 256.383.0533 or www.ritztheatre.ticketleap.com. 7:35 p.m.
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First Friday [Gadsden] [Sep 3, 2010]
Sept 3, Gadsden First Friday 256-547-8696. www.downtowngadsden.com. Free. Downtown--Celebrate the history and charm of Gadsden with the unveiling a historic marker, music, a car show, sales by local merchants, food and more. 6-8 p.m.
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First Friday Celebrates The Year of Small Towns & Downtowns [Gadsden] [Sep 3, 2010]
Sep 3, Gadsden First Friday Celebrates The Year of Small Towns & Downtowns 256-547-8696. www,downtowngadsden.com. Free. Broad Street--Downtown Gadsden celebrates "The Year of Small Towns & Downtowns" with a homecoming celebration at the September 3rd First Friday. Come to welcome Alabama native and author, Rick Bragg and celebrate his book,"The Prince of Frogtown," this year's feature novel for the Gadsden Reads program. Gadsden will be adorned with decorated frogs on over 90 street poles to celebrate the author's book. Also enjoy great food, live entertainment, see classic cars as they line the streets & don't forgot to SLOB - Shop Locally Owned Businesses while you're in Downtown Gadsden. Merchants and restaurants will be open late with specials and sales. We hope to see you here as we celebrate "The Great Gadsden". 6-9 p.m.
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First Friday, September 3rd [Gadsden] [Sep 3, 2010]
Sep 3, Gadsden First Friday, September 3rd 256-547-8696. www.downtowngadsden.com. Free. Downtown Gadsden--Downtown Gadsden celebrates "The Year of Small Towns & Downtowns: Gadsden's Homecoming" on First Friday, September 3rd. Join us as a monument is unveiled on the lawn of city hall. We will also celebrate Gadsden Reads: "The Prince of Frogtown." Alabama author Rick Bragg will be downtown to celebrate with us! Downtown Merchants stay open late with specials and sales! Classic Cars will be on display all along Broad Street. Enjoy Live Music, Dancing & Entertainment. Don't Miss Great Eats from our food vendors and downtown restuarants! Immediately following First Friday, make your way to the Mort Glosser Amphitheater for a concert with "Margarita Beach" from 9-11pm. Bring your cooler and a cushion, and wear your Hawaiian attire to celebrate "luau style" one last time this summer! 6-9 p.m.
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Stargazing [Pelham] [Jul 17-Sep 4, 2010]
Jul 17 & Sept 4, Pelham Stargazing 205-620-2520. www.alapark.com/OakMountain. Admission charged. Oak Mountain State Park, Campground Beach--Have you ever looked up into the night sky and wondered what is up there? Come learn about the constellations, planets, and other things in the sky. 7 p.m.
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Alabama Butterbean Festival [Pinson] [Sep 3-4, 2010]
Come join this family-friendly event and enjoy an arts and crafts market, a Super Kidz Zone, car show, children's parade, Tail Waggin' Pageant, Mr. & Miss Butterbean Pageant, golf tournament, fashion show, 5K race and 1 mile fun run, entertainment stages, and much more.
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9th Annual Cars by the Creek [Montevallo] [Sep 4, 2010]
205-960-8587. 9th Annual Cars by the Creek in Montevallo, AL. September 4, 2010 from 8am-2pm at Beautiful Orr Park. Free Kids area. Car show participants fee is $20.00; Please visit our website www.cgsevents.com for more information.
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Cars by the Creek and Catfish Rodeo [Montevallo] [Sep 4, 2010]
Sept 4, Montevallo Cars by the Creek and Catfish Rodeo 205-665-1519. Fee for participants only. Orr Park--Bring the family and enjoy food, music and more. Prizes awarded for top 20 cars, top 10 trucks, etc. Registration, 8 a.m.-11 with prizes awarded at 2 p.m.; catfish rodeo registration, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. with fishing from 10-11 a.m. The child catching the most fish wins a prize. 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.
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Crenshaw County Annual Peanut Boil Festival [Luverne] [Sep 4, 2010]
Sept 4, Luverne Crenshaw County Annual Peanut Boil Festival 334-335-4468. www.crenshawcounty.net. Admission charged. Luverne--Arts, crafts, children's activities as well as delicious food, handmake sweets and plenty of boiled peanut. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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