As part of the 45th Annual WC Handy Music Festival, the Florence-Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau along with co-sponsors such as the MSNHA present the annual Shoals Songwriter Showcase, 1-3 p.m.., Monday-Sunday, July 20-25. Performers include some of the area’s most acclaimed hit songwriters -- including Lenny LeBlanc, Gary Baker, James LeBlanc, Mike Curtis, Billy […]
Michael Reno Harrell & Josh Goforth are from the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina where acoustic music and storytelling are part of life. Having been fans of each other’s work for over two decades, their performances are as natural as the harmonies of brothers. Josh is a multi-instrumentalist, storyteller & songwriter who carries […]
We're so excited to bring you Summer Songs in the Round at The Village School in Sheffield, Alabama! Artist lineup:Paul PfauNatasha Nix (Ghost River Revival) Tosha HillMelissa DeOrazio (The Dirty Rain Revelers)Luke Smith Plus special visiting artists from Maryland Danah Denice & Burnsie Featuring accompaniment from Matthew DeOrazio and Mark Greer Sound by Alex West, […]
Join us for our next volunteer event at Village One School. We'll provide supplies and direction -- no experience necessary. Work will include anything from cleaning, painting, scraping, to yard work, to organizing materials and more. Email or get in touch via social media to sign up and/or alert us to specialized skills you might […]
Join us for a scenic & impactful cleanup on Cypress Creek! Paddle with a purpose as we float downstream, collecting litter and helping protect the beauty and health of our local waterways. Meet us anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Cox Creek Bridge Canoe Ramp. We will see you at the other […]
Join League of Outdoor Women for a hike at to learn backpacking basics! This is a one-hour session where Summer McCreless will teach you how to pack a backpack, set up a tent & more. This is a free event for women.
Join us in front of Roger's Hall on UNA's campus to count pollinators! Counting will begin at 9 a.m. but you can stop by until 2 p.m. Co-hosted by Lauderdale County Auburn Extension, Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area and UNA Student Engagement.
Whether you're a lifelong fan of Southern music or simply looking for an unforgettable Labor Day weekend getaway, SkyDog: The Shoals Experience is your chance to experience the music, culture & hospitality that made Muscle Shoals famous around the world. This event includes live performances across three days, songwriter sessions & artist interviews, films & […]
The Oka Kapassa Festival is a Native American gathering held annually the second full weekend of September to celebrate the culture and traditions of Native Americans who once thrived in north Alabama. Friday evening activities focus on music & storytelling. Saturday's events also include demonstrations, dance, vendor booths, children's activities & authentic food.
Join us at the Wildwood Park Canoe Ramp on Cypress Creek as we perform a biotic index under the instruction of Dr. Kara Million from the University of North Alabama Department of Biology! Initial instruction will begin at 9 a.m. by the creek. This event is for those 8+ and will require adult supervision at […]
The Oka Kapassa Festival is a Native American gathering held annually the second full weekend of September to celebrate the culture and traditions of Native Americans who once thrived in north Alabama. Friday evening activities focus on music & storytelling. Saturday's events also include demonstrations, dance, vendor booths, children's activities & authentic food.
Have you always wanted to learn how to kayak? Join us at the McFarland Boat Ramp! Both children 9 years & older and adults are welcome to attend. The children's class will begin is 8-10 a.m. The adult class is 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Both classes are at the McFarland Boat Ramp. Bring water, […]
Join us for our next volunteer event at Village One School. We'll provide supplies and direction -- no experience necessary. Work will include anything from cleaning, painting, scraping, to yard work, to organizing materials and more. Email or get in touch via social media to sign up and/or alert us to specialized skills you might […]
Born in the rich music bed of east Tennessee, Wyatt Ellis has quickly become one of the most-watched young musicians in bluegrass music. A devotee of Bill Monroe, Ellis has been mentored by many iconic bluegrass musicians, including Bobby Osborne. He's studied with mandolin masters, composed his own original instrumentals and transitioned from playing alone […]
venThe Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention is an annual musical event and competition held in the first full weekend of October, where the Alabama State Fiddle Champion is crowned along with state champions in over a dozen other categories. Local area craftsmen display their arts and crafts, offering several unique and custom-made souvenirs to […]