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Friday, March 5th
When: 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Event: 59th Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day
Where: Florence/Lauderdale Coliseum
Admission: $5 Adults, $4 each for groups of ten or more and for children
Contact: Don Rohling, 256-710-7059
When: Go to www.LindseyFilmFestival.com for events and screenings schedule
Event: George Lindsey UNA Film Festival - The schedule will include 27 films screened March 4-6 at the Zodiac Theatre in downtown Florence. Winners from each screening will be announced at the festival awards show on March 6. In addition to the 9 screening categories, awards will be presented for Short Screenplay and Feature Screenplay. All Screenings open to public.
Where: Zodiac Theatre
Admission: Free
Contact: www.lindseyfilmfest.com
When: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Event: Art of the State - Juried art competition open to full-time and part-time art studio faculty at any Alabama college or university. This collection showcases the direction art is taking in Alabama among those who teach art.
Where: Tennessee Valley Museum of Art - 511 N, Water St., Tuscumbia
Admission: Adults $5; Students $3
Contact: 256-383-0533; www.tvaa.net
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Event: Art Exhibit - Watercolors by Clint Herring - Herring works primarily in transparent watercolor and his paintings capture moments and scenes of everyday life. His work has been featured in The Artist Magazine in numerous watercolor society exhibitions.
Where: Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts - 217 E. Tuscaloosa St., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-760-6379
When: 9 a.m. -4 p.m.
Event: Artistic Renderings of Youth - This juried exhibit features outstanding works by 7th to 12th grade artists from Colbert, Franklin, and Lauderdale counties. Celebrate March as Youth Art Month by seeing the talent of young artists in our area.
Where: Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts - 217 E. Tuscaloosa St., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-760-6379
When: 12 p.m.
Event: Live Lunchtime Music - Featuring Jacob Lovell, Rene Stamps, Kelly Willard and Friends - Acoustic
Where: McGraw's Coffee House
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-765-7779
When: 5-7 p.m.
Event: Wines by Wine Source - Taste a variety of 5 wines
Where: The Wine Seller, 324 N. Court St.
Admission: $10 a person
Contact: The Wine Seller, 256-766-1568
When: 5-8 p.m.
Event: "First Fridays" - This exciting monthly event is a gathering of artists of all kinds: musicians, painters, sculptors, photographers, hand-crafted jewelry creators, and more. Local and regional artists will be selling their works along the sidewalks, live music can be heard throughout the streets, and downtown merchants will stay open late.
Where: Court Street, Downtown Florence (Alternate bad weather location: Upper decks of Florence Parking Deck on the corner of Tennessee St. and Pine St.)
Admission: Free
Contact: 1-877-290-8880, www.firstfridaysflorence.com
When: 5 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Jacob Lovell
Where: McGraw's Coffee House
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-765-7779
When: 5-7 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Mitch Mann - Acoustic
Where: Swamper's - Inside Marriott Shoals - 800 Cox Creek Pkwy. S., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-246-3600; www.marriottshoals.com
When: 5 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday
Event: 24-Hour Draw-a-thon - Hosts are Rich Curtis and Art Hive members. Proceeds benefit Art Hive, a local nonprofit art organization.
Where: the end, 106 S. Pine St., Florence
Admission: Suggested donation is $5 to draw as long as you like
Contact: www.MySpace.com/theendoftheatre
When: 6-9 p.m.
Event: Open Mic Night
Where: Lock, Stock, and Barrel Deli, Kangaroo Gas Station, Cox Creek Parkway, Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-766-6600
When: 7 p.m.
Event: Celebrities Come Together for 25th Anniversary "Back to the Future" Reunion - Screenwriter Bob Gale and actors James Tolkien and Claudia Wells, who appeared in "Back to the Future," will come together for the 25th anniversary "Back to the Future" reunion. The reunion is part of the 2010 George Lindsey UNA Film Festival. Also appearing at the film festival will be a faithful working replica of the DeLorean time machine and Michael Scheffe, construction supervisor for the time machine in the "Back to the Future" films and designer of the "Knight Rider" talking car K.I.T.T. and the flying taxi seen in "Back to the Future II". Scheffe will be participating in a special-effects workshop March 5.
Where: Shoals Theatre
Admission: $17
Contact: www.lindseyfilmfest.com or UNA Bookstore
When: 7-10 p.m.
Event: Karaoke
Where: Sideline's Sports Grille - 251 Cox Creek Pkwy., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-764-3131
When: 7-9 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Logan Ramsdell
Where: The Trojan House coffee shop* - 2415 Avalon Ave., Muscle Shoals *(alcohol-free, family-friendly venue)
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-386-7762; www.myspace.com/thetrojanhouse
When: 8 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Saucey Jack and Jam Session
Where: LaFonda Mexicana - 1221 Florence Blvd., Florence
Admission: TBA
Contact: 256-767-4600
When: 8:45 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Par Four - Country
Where: PJ's - 701 Davison Ave., Muscle Shoals
Admission: TBA
Contact: 256-383-1438; www.myspace.com/pjsmuscleshoals
When: 9 p.m. - Midnight
Event: Live Music - Eric Heatherly - Acoustic
Where: Swamper's - Inside Marriott Shoals - 800 Cox Creek Pkwy. S., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-246-3600; www.marriottshoals.com;
When: 9 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Rob Aldridge - Acoustic Jam
Where: Brinley Brother's
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-275-3555
When: 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Event: Music by Humboldt - Rock
Where: J.D.'s Bar and Grille, 505 N. Raleigh Ave., Sheffield
Admission: Free
Contact: (256) 320-5559
When: 9 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Grown Folks Band - Rock
Where: SmokeHouse Billiards - Downtown Florence
Admission: TBA
Contact: 256-764-0101; www.myspace.com/thesmokehouse06
When: 9 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Lucas Cates Band - Jam
Where: On the Rocks - 110 N. Court St., Florence
Admission: free
Contact: 256-760-2212
When: 9 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Acoustic Jam
Where: Bayou Blue - Florence Blvd., Florence
Admission: admission charged
Contact: 256-766-3227
When: 10 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Wesley Sherer - Rock
Where: Old Town Tavern - 304 N. Montgomery Ave., Sheffield
Admission: TBA
Contact: 256-314-0353; www.myspace.com/oldtowntavern
Saturday, March 6th
When: 6 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Event: 59th Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day
Where: Florence/Lauderdale Coliseum
Admission: $5 Adults, $4 each for groups of ten or more and for children
Contact: Don Rohling, 256-710-7059
When: Go to www.LindseyFilmFestival.com for events and screenings schedule
Event: George Lindsey UNA Film Festival - The schedule will include 27 films screened March 4-6 at the Zodiac Theatre in downtown Florence. Winners from each screening will be announced at the festival awards show on March 6. In addition to the 9 screening categories, awards will be presented for Short Screenplay and Feature Screenplay. All Screenings open to public.
Where: Zodiac Theatre
Admission: Free
Contact: www.lindseyfilmfest.com
When: 9-11 a.m.
Event: "Back to the Future" Stars Signing Autographs - Actors James Tolkien and Claudia Wells from the 1985 hit film "Back to the Future" will be available for an autograph session. The autograph session is a part of this year's George Lindsey UNA Film Festival, which is celebrating the 25th anniversary of "Back to the Future."
Where: Shoals Chamber of Commerce
Admission: Free
Contact: www.lindseyfilmfest.com or 256-765-4592
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Event: Jack-O-Lantern Farms Greenhouses Indoor Farmers Market - Items available include hydroponically grown vegetables, Amish sweet cream butter, local honey, Shoals Culinary Center products, freshly baked breads, and a variety of local fruits and vegetables, homemade jams & jellies, and fried pies.
Where: Garage Rd., across the street from Holiday Inn, Sheffield
Admission: Free
Contact: Jack-O-Lantern Farms - 256-386-2335
When: 2 p.m.
Event: Author Gary McKee to local Books-A-Million - Gary McKee is the author of "Tommy Boy". In this first novel, Gary McKee demonstrates an understanding of small town life, a fine ear for dialogue, finesse in plotting and characterization, and a poet's flar for descriptions of the landscape.
Where: Books-A-Million, Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-766-2210
When: 7-9 p.m.
Event: Live Music - GP-38 - Acoustic Jam Band
Where: The Trojan House coffee shop* - 2415 Avalon Ave., Muscle Shoals *(alcohol-free, family-friendly venue)
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-386-7762; www.myspace.com/thetrojanhouse
When: 7-10 p.m.
Event: Down Home Country Dance with the Sounds Like Old Times Band - Featuring dance lessons on a real wood dance floor. Light meal usually provided
Where: Down Home Country Dance Hall - 418 N. Nashville St., downtown Sheffield *No Alcohol Venue
Admission: $4
Contact: 256-389-8778; 256-856-7549
When: 7 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Hillbilly Delux - Southern Rock
Where: Side Pocket Lounge - Darby Dr., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-765-9966; http://www.myspace.com/sidepocketloung
When: 7:45 p.m.
Event: The Country Shindig
Where: Muscle Shoals High School
Admission: Adults, $7; Children 6-12, $5; 5 and under, Free
Contact: Keith Davis, 256-383-7853
When: 8 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Iguana Party - Jam Band
Where: LaFonda Mexicana - 1221 Florence Blvd., Florence
Admission: TBA
Contact: 256-767-4600
When: 8 p.m.
Event: Live Music - The Decoys - Jam Band
Where: Sidelines - 301 Ford Rd., Muscle Shoals
Admission: $3-5
Contact: 256-389-9240
When: 8:30 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Redfine and Beyond Me - Rock
Where: Old Town Tavern - 304 N. Montgomery Ave., Sheffield
Admission: TBA
Contact: 256-314-0353; www.myspace.com/oldtowntavern
When: 8:45 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Chad Bradford - Country
Where: PJ's - 701 Davison Ave., Muscle Shoals
Admission: TBA
Contact: 256-383-1438; www.myspace.com/pjsmuscleshoals
When: 9 p.m. - Midnight
Event: Live Music - Christian Turner - Acoustic
Where: Swamper's - Inside Marriott Shoals - 800 Cox Creek Pkwy. S., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-246-3600; www.marriottshoals.com
When: 9 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Grown Folks Band - Jam
Where: SmokeHouse Billiards - Downtown Florence
Admission: TBA
Contact: 256-764-0101; www.myspace.com/thesmokehouse06
When: 9 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Second Creek - Acoustic Jam
Where: On the Rocks - 110 N. Court St., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-760-2212
When: 9 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Acoustic Jam Session
Where: Bayou Blue - Florence Blvd., Florence
Admission: TBA
Contact: 256-766-3227
Sunday, March 7th
When: Hours Vary
Event: George Lindsey/UNA Film Festival - Nominated by Southeast Tourism Society as one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast for the month of March, the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival is an exciting event consisting of film screening, panels, discussions and celebrations throughout the Shoals area.
Where: University of North Alabama, Florence
Admission: Free (most events)
Contact: www.lindseyfilmfest.com
When: 12-6 p.m.
Event: Fly Fishing 101 - This class will be taught by Tony Cox. He will cover the basics of rigging and casting.
Where: Call Alabama Outdoors for specific details
Admission: $35
Contact: Alabama Outdoors, 256-764-1809
When: 1-3 p.m.
Event: Art of the State - Juried art competition open to full-time and part-time art studio faculty at any Alabama college or university. This collection showcases the direction art is taking in Alabama among those who teach art.
Where: Tennessee Valley Museum of Art - 511 N. Water St., Tuscumbia
Admission: Adults $5; Students $3
Contact: 256-383-0533; www.tvaa.net
When: 2 p.m.
Event: Shoals Symphony Concert - The Shoals Symphony at UNA will present its annual winter concert, music from Comrade Russia. The show will feature the Shoal's Symphony's performance of Symphony #5, by Dimitri Shostakovich. The concert will also feature John Russell McCollum, trumpeter, and Wen Zhao, violinist, both winners of the 2010 UNA Concerto Auditorium.
Where: Florence Middle School/Freshman Center
Admission: Adults, $15; Students, $5
Contact: Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts
When: 7 p.m.
Event: Dance Music - Luke Davis
Where: Side Pocket Lounge - Darby Dr., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-765-9966; http://www.myspace.com/sidepocketloung
When: 7-10 p.m.
Event: Karaoke
Where: Sideline's Sports Grille - 251 Cox Creek Pkwy., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-764-3131
When: 8-10 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Tim Cannon - Acoustic
Where: Swamper's - Inside Marriott Shoals - 800 Cox Creek Pkwy. S., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-246-3600; www.marriottshoals.com
When: 8:30 p.m.
Event: Karaoke
Where: Old Town Tavern - 304 N. Montgomery Ave., Sheffield
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-314-0353; www.myspace.com/oldtowntavern
When: 9 p.m.
Event: Live Music- Open Jam- Songwriters Night
Where: On the Rocks - 110 N. Court St., Florence
Admission: TBA
Contact: 256-760-2212
Monday, March 8th
When: 9 a.m. -4 p.m.
Event: Artistic Renderings of Youth - This juried exhibit features outstanding works by 7th to 12th grade artists from Colbert, Franklin, and Lauderdale counties. Celebrate March as Youth Art Month by seeing the talent of young artists in our area.
Where: Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts - 217 E. Tuscaloosa St., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-760-6379
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Event: Art Exhibit - Watercolors by Clint Herring - Herring works primarily in transparent watercolor and his paintings capture moments and scenes of everyday life. His work has been featured in The Artist Magazine in numerous watercolor society exhibitions.
Where: Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts - 217 E. Tuscaloosa St., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-760-6379
When: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Event: Art of the State - Juried art competition open to full-time and part-time art studio faculty at any Alabama college or university. This collection showcases the direction art is taking in Alabama among those who teach art.
Where: Tennessee Valley Museum of Art - 511 N. Water St., Tuscumbia
Admission: Adults $5; Students $3
Contact: 256-383-0533; www.tvaa.net
When: 5-7 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Shane Baker - Acoustic
Where: Swamper's - Inside Marriott Shoals - 800 Cox Creek Pkwy. S., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-246-3600; www.marriottshoals.com;
When: 6-9 p.m.
Event: Oriental Cooking Class - The class will be taught by Chef Justin Letson. Left over veggies, not anymore. Turn almost any veggie into a quick and delicious meal for the whole family to enjoy. The class will include recipes such as Hot or sour soup, spring rolls, lo mein, and stir fry. Pre-registration required.
Where: Shoals Culinary Center, 610 W. College St.
Admission: $30
Contact: Sherry Campbell, Shoals Culinary Directory, 256-740-0044
When: 6 p.m.
Event: Weston Smith to Speak at UNA - Weston Smith, former chief financial officer of HealthSouth and whistleblower behind the company $2.7 billion accounting fraud, will speak at his alma mater. The program is sponsored by the UNA Department of Accounting and Business Law, Accounting Scholars, and Alpha Chi.
Where: Stephens Hall, University of North Alabama
Admission: Free
Contact: www.westonsmith.biz
When: 7-10 p.m.
Event: Karaoke
Where: Sideline's Sports Grille - 251 Cox Creek Pkwy., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-764-3131
When: 8-11 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Chris Roach - Acoustic
Where: Swamper's - Inside Marriott Shoals - 800 Cox Creek Pkwy. S., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-246-3600; www.marriottshoals.com;
When: 8:30 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Texas Paul Sutherland, The Bear, and Sorry Saints
Where: Old Town Tavern - 304 N. Montgomery Ave., Sheffield
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-314-0353; www.myspace.com/oldtowntavern
When: 9 p.m.
Event: Jam Session
Where: J.D.'s - 505 N. Raleigh Ave., Muscle Shoals
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-320-5559
When: 10 p.m.
Event: Karaoke/Dance Music
Where: Side Pocket Lounge - Darby Dr., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-765-9966; http://www.myspace.com/sidepocketloung
Tuesday, March 9th
When: 9 a.m. -4 p.m.
Event: Artistic Renderings of Youth - This juried exhibit features outstanding works by 7th to 12th grade artists from Colbert, Franklin, and Lauderdale counties. Celebrate March as Youth Art Month by seeing the talent of young artists in our area.
Where: Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts - 217 E. Tuscaloosa St., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-760-6379
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Event: Art Exhibit - Watercolors by Clint Herring - Herring works primarily in transparent watercolor and his paintings capture moments and scenes of everyday life. His work has been featured in The Artist Magazine in numerous watercolor society exhibitions.
Where: Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts - 217 E. Tuscaloosa St., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-760-6379
When: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Event: Art of the State - Juried art competition open to full-time and part-time art studio faculty at any Alabama college or university. This collection showcases the direction art is taking in Alabama among those who teach art.
Where: Tennessee Valley Museum of Art - 511 N. Water St., Tuscumbia
Admission: Adults $5; Students $3
Contact: 256-383-0533; www.tvaa.net
When: 5-7 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Karen Gruber - Acoustic
Where: Swamper's - Inside Marriott Shoals - 800 Cox Creek Pkwy. S., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-246-3600; www.marriottshoals.com
When: 5-7 p.m.
Event: Knitting Class - Free knitting class for beginner and intermediate knitters
Where: Springer's Yarn Nook - 1115 North Main Street, Tuscumbia
Admission: Free
Contact: Pat Springer 314-4410, www.springersyarnnook.com
When: 7 p.m.
Event: Free Public Film Series - "The Screening Room: Classics, Crowd-Pleasers, Cult Favorites and Neglected Gems." - Director John Huston's caper thriller, "The Asphalt Jungle" (1950), will be screened.
Where: Florence-Lauderdale Public Library
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-764-6564
When: 7-10 p.m.
Event: Down Home Country Dance with the Sounds Like Old Times Band - Featuring dance lessons on a real wood dance floor.
Where: Down Home Country Dance Hall - 418 N. Nashville St., downtown Sheffield *No Alcohol Venue
Admission: $4
Contact: 256-389-8778
When: 7 p.m.
Event: Reverend Rex Ubu Revival and Revue Concert - This concert celebrate the Life and Work of Byron Wilkes. Wilkes was and artist who died in 2009. Also performing will be Jason Isbell and 400 Unit, the Pine Hill Haints, Johnny Rotten Cash, and Redmouth. His artwork will be on display in the Encore Room and some of his poetry will be read between music sets. There will be an auction of artwork, with proceeds benefitting the Ritz Theatre and art programs sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Art Association.
Where: Ritz Theatre, downtown Sheffield
Admission: $10
Contact: Ritz Theatre, 256-381-8370
When: 7:30 p.m.
Event: "Turn of the Millennium : Choral Gems from 1990-2010" - This concert will feature the UNA Chamber Choir, Vocal Jazz Ensemble and University Chorale.
Where: Grace Episcopal Church, Sheffield
Admission: Free
Contact: Dr. Ian Loeppky, 256-765-4515
When: 7:30 p.m.
Event: UNA Planetarium Public Night - Tour includes a planetarium star show, video presentation and observation through a telescope, weather permitting.
Where: University of North Alabama Planetarium - Pine St., Florence
Admission: $3
Contact: Dr. Blake - 256-765-4284
When: 8-11 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Tim Cannon - Acoustic
Where: Swamper's - Inside Marriott Shoals - 800 Cox Creek Pkwy. S., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-246-3600; www.marriottshoals.com
When: 8:30 p.m.
Event: Karaoke
Where: Old Town Tavern - 304 N. Montgomery Ave., Sheffield
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-314-0353; www.myspace.com/oldtowntavern
When: 9 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Open Mic night with Maxwell Russell - Blues
Where: SmokeHouse Billiards - Downtown Florence
Admission: free
Contact: 256-764-0101; www.myspace.com/thesmokehouse06
When: 9 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Jeff Henson and Jordan Denton - Acoustic Jam
Where: On the Rocks - 110 N. Court St., Florence
Admission: free
Contact: 256-760-2212
When: 9 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Acoustic Jam Session
Where: Bayou Blue - Florence Blvd., Florence
Admission: TBA
Contact: 256-766-3227
When: 10 p.m.
Event: Dance/Karaoke
Where: Side Pocket Lounge - Darby Dr., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-765-9966; http://www.myspace.com/sidepocketloung
Wednesday, March 10th
When: 9 a.m. -4 p.m.
Event: Artistic Renderings of Youth - This juried exhibit features outstanding works by 7th to 12th grade artists from Colbert, Franklin, and Lauderdale counties. Celebrate March as Youth Art Month by seeing the talent of young artists in our area.
Where: Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts - 217 E. Tuscaloosa St., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-760-6379
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Event: Art Exhibit - Watercolors by Clint Herring - Herring works primarily in transparent watercolor and his paintings capture moments and scenes of everyday life. His work has been featured in The Artist Magazine in numerous watercolor society exhibitions.
Where: Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts - 217 E. Tuscaloosa St., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-760-6379
When: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Event: Art of the State - Juried art competition open to full-time and part-time art studio faculty at any Alabama college or university. This collection showcases the direction art is taking in Alabama among those who teach art.
Where: Tennessee Valley Museum of Art - 511 N. Water St., Tuscumbia
Admission: Adults $5; Students $3
Contact: 256-383-0533; www.tvaa.net
When: 5-7 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Chris Roach - Acoustic
Where: Swamper's - Inside Marriott Shoals - 800 Cox Creek Pkwy. S., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-246-3600; www.marriottshoals.com
When: 7 p.m.
Event: Live Music - The Decoys - Jam Band
Where: Sidelines - 301 Ford Rd., Muscle Shoals
Admission: $3-5
Contact: 256-389-9240
When: 8-11 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Mitch Mann Acoustic
Where: Swamper's - Inside Marriott Shoals - 800 Cox Creek Pkwy. S., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-246-3600; www.marriottshoals.com
When: 9 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Jeff Henson and Jordan Denton
Where: On the Rocks - 110 N. Court St., Florence
Admission: free
Contact: 256-760-2212
When: 9 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Acoustic
Where: Bayou Blue - Florence Blvd., Florence
Admission: TBA
Contact: 256-766-3227
When: 9:30 p.m.
Event: College Night - DJ
Where: Louie Louie's - Inside Webster Hotel - Hatch Blvd., Sheffield
Admission: No Cover (if over 21 with college ID)
Contact: 256-383-4100; www.louielouiesbar.com
Thursday, March 11th
When: 9 a.m. -4 p.m.
Event: Artistic Renderings of Youth - This juried exhibit features outstanding works by 7th to 12th grade artists from Colbert, Franklin, and Lauderdale counties. Celebrate March as Youth Art Month by seeing the talent of young artists in our area.
Where: Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts - 217 E. Tuscaloosa St., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-760-6379
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Event: Art Exhibit - Watercolors by Clint Herring - Herring works primarily in transparent watercolor and his paintings capture moments and scenes of everyday life. His work has been featured in The Artist Magazine in numerous watercolor society exhibitions.
Where: Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts - 217 E. Tuscaloosa St., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-760-6379
When: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Event: Art of the State - Juried art competition open to full-time and part-time art studio faculty at any Alabama college or university. This collection showcases the direction art is taking in Alabama among those who teach art.
Where: Tennessee Valley Museum of Art - 511 N. Water St., Tuscumbia
Admission: Adults $5; Students $3
Contact: 256-383-0533; www.tvaa.net
When: 3-7 p.m.
Event: Jack-O-Lantern Farms Greenhouses Indoor Farmers Market - Items available include hydroponically grown vegetables, Amish sweet cream butter, local honey, Shoals Culinary Center products, freshly baked breads, and a variety of local fruits and vegetables, homemade jams & jellies, and fried pies.
Where: Garage Rd., across the street from Holiday Inn, Sheffield
Admission: Free
Contact: Jack-O-Lantern Farms - 256-386-2335
When: 5:30 p.m.
Event: Author Neil White to Discuss his Time in an American Leper Colony - Author Neil White's time in America's only remaining leper colony is recounted in his book, "In the Sanctuary of Outcasts: A Memoir," published last year by Harper Collins. White will be in Florence for a book signing, followed by a reading from the memoir. The evening is being hosted by the public library, the University of North Alabama Honor Program and the Shoals Interfaith Council.
Where: Florence-Lauderdale Public Library
Admission: Free
Contact: Dr. Vince Brewton, 256-765-5005 or
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When: 5-8 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Jim Marlboro - 50s and 60s Rock 'n' Roll along with country and gospel favorites
Where: Lock, Stock, and Barrel Deli, Kangaroo Gas Station, Cox Creek Parkway, Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-766-6600
When: 5-7 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Christian Turner - Acoustic
Where: Swamper's - Inside Marriott Shoals - 800 Cox Creek Pkwy. S., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-246-3600; www.marriottshoals.com
When: 6 p.m. - Midnight
Event: Live Music - Acoustic
Where: Bayou Blue - Florence Blvd., Florence
Admission: No Cover
Contact: 256-766-3227
When: 7-10 p.m.
Event: Down Home Country Dance with the Sounds Like Old Times Band - Featuring dance lessons on a real wood dance floor.
Where: Down Home Country Dance Hall - 418 N. Nashville St., downtown Sheffield *No Alcohol Venue
Admission: $4
Contact: 256-389-8778
When: 7:30 p.m.
Event: Shoals Community Theatre presents the Zodiac Production "101 Dalmatians / Aristocats" - Musical directed by Jennifer Kilpatrick.
Where: Shoals Theatre
Admission: Adults $10, Students $8
Contact: Zodiac Theatre, 256-764-1700 or www.zodiactheatre.com
When: 7:30 p.m.
Event: Post-Apocalyptic Staging of "Hamlet" Offered at UNA - Earth has been shaken by an apocalyptic disaster. Generations later, the unstable and still-recovering human race unearths, and later performs; a surviving copy of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" will take the stage. This is the setting for the University of North Alabama's production of one of Bard's most famous tragedies. Seating is limited. A forum discussion of "Hamlet" and the post-apocalyptic staging of the play will follow the March 12 performance. The discussion will be led by Charlton James, assistant professor of theatre and director of the play; Dr. Leslie Peterson, Shakespearean scholar and assistant professor of English; and members of the "Hamlet" cast and production crew.
Where: Norton Auditorium
Admission: Adults $10, UNA employees and students $5
Contact: 256-765-4375
When: 7:30 p.m.
Event: Sarah McQuaid Concert - This concert is hosted by Shoals Celtic Concerts and will feature the fantastic guitar and voice of Sarah McQuiad. Seating is limited to 100 people.
Where: Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts
Admission: $12 Advance, $14 Door
Contact: Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts, 760-6379
When: 8 p.m.
Event: Karaoke
Where: LaFonda Mexicana - 1221 Florence Blvd., Florence
Admission: TBA
Contact: 256-767-4600
When: 8-11 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Acoustic Jam
Where: Sideline's Sports Grille - 251 Cox Creek Pkwy., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-764-3131
When: 8-11 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Barry Billings - Acoustic
Where: Swamper's - Inside Marriott Shoals - 800 Cox Creek Pkwy. S., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-246-3600; www.marriottshoals.com
When: 8:30 p.m.
Event: Karaoke
Where: Old Town Tavern - 304 N. Montgomery Ave., Sheffield
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-314-0353; www.myspace.com/oldtowntavern
When: 9 p.m.
Event: Live Music - State Line Road
Where: On the Rocks - 110 N. Court St., Florence
Admission: free
Contact: 256-760-2212
When: 9 p.m.
Event: College Night- D.J. Dance Music
Where: SmokeHouse Billiards - Downtown Florence
Admission: free
Contact: 256-764-0101; www.myspace.com/thesmokehouse06
When: 10 p.m.
Event: Karaoke/Dance Music
Where: Side Pocket Lounge - Darby Dr., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-765-9966; http://www.myspace.com/sidepocketloung
Friday, March 12th
When: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Event: Art of the State - Juried art competition open to full-time and part-time art studio faculty at any Alabama college or university. This collection showcases the direction art is taking in Alabama among those who teach art.
Where: Tennessee Valley Museum of Art - 511 N. Water St., Tuscumbia
Admission: Adults $5; Students $3
Contact: 256-383-0533; www.tvaa.net
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Event: Art Exhibit - Watercolors by Clint Herring - Herring works primarily in transparent watercolor and his paintings capture moments and scenes of everyday life. His work has been featured in The Artist Magazine in numerous watercolor society exhibitions.
Where: Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts - 217 E. Tuscaloosa St., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-760-6379
When: 9 a.m. -4 p.m.
Event: Artistic Renderings of Youth - This juried exhibit features outstanding works by 7th to 12th grade artists from Colbert, Franklin, and Lauderdale counties. Celebrate March as Youth Art Month by seeing the talent of young artists in our area.
Where: Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts - 217 E. Tuscaloosa St., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-760-6379
When: 10 a.m.
Event: Kennedy-Douglass Volunteers - Local artist and musician Hugh Banks will present the program.
Where: Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-760-6379
When: 11:00-5:00
Event: Quilts by the River: 2010 Quilt Show - Presented by Batting Quilt Guild. Today's events include a Trunk Show by Barbara Phillips and "The Quiltmaker's Gift" read by Amy Crunk.
Where: Edgemont United Methodist Church Family Life Center
Admission: $5
Contact: www.freewebs.com/bbqg or 256-757-1328
When: 12 p.m.
Event: Live Lunchtime Music - Featuring Rene Stamps, Kelly Willard and Friends - Acoustic
Where: McGraw's Coffee House
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-765-7779
When: 5-7 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Scott Boyer - Acoustic
Where: Swamper's - Inside Marriott Shoals - 800 Cox Creek Pkwy. S., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-246-3600; www.marriottshoals.com;
When: 6-9 p.m.
Event: Open Mic Night
Where: Lock, Stock, and Barrel Deli, Kangaroo Gas Station, Cox Creek Parkway, Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-766-6600
When: 7-10 p.m.
Event: Karaoke
Where: Sideline's Sports Grille - 251 Cox Creek Pkwy., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-764-3131
When: 7 p.m.
Event: Live Music - South Bound
Where: Side Pocket Lounge - Darby Dr., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-765-9966; http://www.myspace.com/sidepocketloung
When: 7-9 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Acoustic
Where: The Trojan House coffee shop* - 2415 Avalon Ave., Muscle Shoals *(alcohol-free, family-friendly venue)
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-386-7762; www.myspace.com/thetrojanhouse
When: 7:30 p.m.
Event: Shoals Community Theatre presents the Zodiac Production "101 Dalmatians / Aristocats" - Musical directed by Jennifer Kilpatrick.
Where: Shoals Theatre
Admission: Adults $10, Students $8
Contact: Zodiac Theatre, 256-764-1700 or www.zodiactheatre.com
When: 7:30 p.m.
Event: Post-Apocalyptic Staging of "Hamlet" Offered at UNA - Earth has been shaken by an apocalyptic disaster. Generations later, the unstable and still-recovering human race unearths, and later performs; a surviving copy of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" will take the stage. This is the setting for the University of North Alabama's production of one of Bard's most famous tragedies. Seating is limited. A forum discussion of "Hamlet" and the post-apocalyptic staging of the play will follow the March 12 performance. The discussion will be led by Charlton James, assistant professor of theatre and director of the play; Dr. Leslie Peterson, Shakespearean scholar and assistant professor of English; and members of the "Hamlet" cast and production crew.
Where: Norton Auditorium
Admission: Adults $10, UNA employees and students $5
Contact: 256-765-4375
When: 8:30 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Cory Taylor Cox
Where: Old Town Tavern - 304 N. Montgomery Ave., Sheffield
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-314-0353; www.myspace.com/oldtowntavern
When: 8:45 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Live Music
Where: PJ's - 701 Davison Ave., Muscle Shoals
Admission: TBA
Contact: 256-383-1438; www.myspace.com/pjsmuscleshoals
When: 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Event: Live Music - Jeff the Brotherhood and Satan's Youth Ministers
Where: J.D.'s Bar and Grille, 505 N. Raleigh Ave., Sheffield
Admission: Free
Contact: (256) 320-5559
When: 9 p.m. - Midnight
Event: Live Music - Friday Night Blues with Max Russell
Where: Swamper's - Inside Marriott Shoals - 800 Cox Creek Pkwy. S., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-246-3600; www.marriottshoals.com;
When: 9 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Acoustic Jam
Where: Bayou Blue - Florence Blvd., Florence
Admission: admission charged
Contact: 256-766-3227 |
