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SUMMARY:Fireworks -- View from the Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Watch the fireworks finale of Florence’s 43rd Spirit of Freedom Celebration from one of the best vantage points around! Plus you’ll be helping support the historic Old Railroad Bridge.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/fireworks-view-from-the-bridge/
LOCATION:Old Railroad Bridge\, 2210 Ashe Blvd.\, Sheffield\, AL\, 35660\, United States
CATEGORIES:MSNHA Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:Handy Street Party
DESCRIPTION:MSNHA is co-sponsoring the 6th Annual Handy Street Party — an evening of live music\, local vendors\, great food & community fun! Performers include Penny and Sparrow\, Thad Saajid & Company and Bold Bloom. Free admission.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/handy-street-party-2/
LOCATION:Soul Wingery\, Florence\, AL
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Handy on the Plaza
DESCRIPTION:Created by Florence downtown businesses & community partners\, Handy on the Plaza is a celebrated music tradition that brings nationally acclaimed artists & regional favorites to the birthplace of the Father of the Blues. It’s 5:30-10:30 p.m.\, Wednesday & Thursday\, July 15 & 16 and 5:30-11 p.m.\, Friday & Saturday\, July 17 & 18.\nEach of the four evenings honors the enduring legacy of W.C. Handy while celebrating the vibrant music culture that continues to shape downtown Florence. This year’s headliners are Lamont Landers\, Cedric Burnside and Funk Brotherhood\, with additional performances from Seratones\, JRNL\, Sunny War\, Taylor Hollingsworth\, Parlor Greens and Sam & The Big Boys. Admission is free. Check website\, https://www.handyontheplaza.com/\, for details.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/handy-on-the-plaza/
LOCATION:Mobile Plaza\, 108 E. Mobile St.\, Florence\, AL\, 35630\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Handy on the Plaza -- weekend edition
DESCRIPTION:Created by Florence downtown businesses & community partners\, Handy on the Plaza is a celebrated music tradition that brings nationally acclaimed artists & regional favorites to the birthplace of the Father of the Blues. It’s 5:30-10:30 p.m.\, Wednesday & Thursday\, July 15 & 16 and 5:30-11 p.m.\, Friday & Saturday\, July 17 & 18.\nEach of the four evenings honors the enduring legacy of W.C. Handy while celebrating the vibrant music culture that continues to shape downtown Florence. This year’s headliners are Lamont Landers\, Cedric Burnside and Funk Brotherhood\, with additional performances from Seratones\, JRNL\, Sunny War\, Taylor Hollingsworth\, Parlor Greens and Sam & The Big Boys. Admission is free. Check website\, https://www.handyontheplaza.com/\, for details.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/handy-on-the-plaza-weekend-edition/
LOCATION:Mobile Plaza\, 108 E. Mobile St.\, Florence\, AL\, 35630\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Shoals Songwriter Showcase
DESCRIPTION: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 Lawson\, Mark Narmore\, Donny Lowery & many more. Arrive early as this will be standing-room crowds. The lobby area will be set up so a limited number of guests can watch the show on a large LED screen. You will not be able to save seats — be sure your entire party arrives at the same time. Free admission.
URL:https://msnha.una.edu/event/shoals-songwriter-showcase/
LOCATION:Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitor Center\, 200 Jim Spain Drive\, Florence\, AL\, 35630\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,MSNHA Sponsored Events
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