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Secret Stages returns to Avondale with 55 buzz-worthy acts
The event, in its ninth year, has acts from 18 states plus local performers. Read more
Jul 29, 2019
12:59 PM
Photo courtesy One World LLC
Water Lantern Festival offers uplifting night in Railroad Park Aug. 10
The Water Lantern Festival — a unique floating lantern event described by its producers as moving, magical and uplifting — began in 2018 with stops in 34 U.S. cities. The festival is now coming to the Magic City for the first time. Read more
Jul 19, 2019
2:39 PM
Photo courtesy of Urban Impact Inc.
Taste of 4th Avenue ‘keeps jazz alive’
Inspired by the “Taste of Chicago,” the Taste of 4th Avenue was launched in 2003 by the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. The festival returns to Fourth Avenue North and 18th Street North on Saturday, Aug. 24, beginning at 3 p.m. Read more
Jul 19, 2019
2:12 PM
Photo courtesy of Scott Smith.
Sloss Furnaces to host metal arts workshops
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark offers visitors a look into this rich industrial legacy as the once world’s largest manufacturer of pig iron. But thanks to Sloss Metal Arts, it takes on a new life as a place for hands-on fun and learning. Read more
Jul 19, 2019
2:09 PM
Courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia
See stars and ‘celebrate fandoms’ at Alabama Comic Con
Alabama Comic Con — to be held at the BJCC Exhibition Halls on July 13-14 — is a family-friendly event where fans can meet vendors and artists, as well as actors and other celebrities. Read more
Jun 19, 2019
9:09 AM
