Friday, January 29th
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Event: Art Exhibit - Remembrance and Reality: Works by Anne Baby - Featuring mixed media works which employ a combination of printmaking, painting, drawing, collage, stamping and stenciling. Baby, from Estill Springs, TN, conducts workshops across the country and her work has been featured in Artist's Magazine, Watercolor Magazine and Watercolor Magic.
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: 12 p.m.
Event: Live Lunchtime Music- Kelly Willard, Rene Stamps and Friends - Acoustic
Where: McGraw's Coffee House
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-765-7779
When: 5-7 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: 6-9 p.m.
Event: Open Mic Night
Where: Lock, Stock, and Barrel* - 600 Cox Creek Pkwy., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-760-3153 *This is a family-friendly venue
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, Kyle Bragwell and Swamp City Lane - 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: 7-9 p.m.
Event: Live Music: Russellville High School fundraiser featuring Angela Hacker, James LeBlanc and Dylan LeBlanc
Where: Russellville High School, Russellville
Admission: $10
Contact: Russellville High School - 256-331-2110
When: 8 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Jam Band
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 - 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 - Jeff Henson & Jordan Denton - Jam Music
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
Saturday, January 30th
When: 8 a.m.
Event: Eagle Watch - Led by Norma Glascock. Meet at Alabama Outdoors to caravan to several areas to view eagles. This is a great way to spend a winter day and experience what our area has to offer.
Where: Alabama Outdoors
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-764-1809
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: Shoals Culinary Center - 256-764-0044
When: Begins at 10 a.m.; special performance at 1:30 p.m.
Event: Bluegrass Fiddlers Convention
Where: Regency Square Mall, Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 767-0096; 764-6109; or e-mail
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When: 1-3 p.m.
Event: Book Signing - Debbie Wilson signing copies of her book, "Brushing Away the Tears"
Where: Rogersville Public Library
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-247-0151
When: 7 p.m.
Event: Shoals Theatre presents the Sticky Wicket Improve Troup
Where: Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Admission: Pay What You Can
Contact: 256-764-1700; www.zodiactheatre.com
When: 7-9 p.m.
Event: Live Music - GP- 38
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: 8 p.m.
Event: Live Music - 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: 8:45 p.m.
Event: Live Music - The Chaney Gang - Country
Where: PJ's - 701 Davison Ave., Muscle Shoals
Admission: TBA
Contact: 256-383-1438; www.myspace.com/pjsmuscleshoals
When: 9 p.m. - 12 a.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: 9 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Flux
Where: SmokeHouse Billiards - Downtown Florence
Admission: TBA
Contact: 256-764-0101; www.myspace.com/thesmokehouse06
When: 9 p.m.
Event: Live Music - 3 Mile Lane
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: 9 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Authority - Rock
Where: Side Pocket Lounge - Darby Dr., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-765-9966; http://www.myspace.com/sidepocketloung
When: 10 p.m.
Event: Live Music - An Abstract Theory - Rock
Where: Old Town Tavern - 304 N. Montgomery Ave., Sheffield
Admission: TBA
Contact: 256-314-0353; www.myspace.com/oldtowntavern
Sunday, January 31st
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Event: Times Daily & Marriott Shoals Bridal Show - Everything a bride needs to plan for the big day
Where: Marriott Shoals Conference Center - 10 Hightower Place, Florence
Admission: Admission charged
Contact: 256-246-3600
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: 7 p.m.
Event: Dance Music
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: 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, February 1st
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Event: Art Exhibit - Remembrance and Reality: Works by Anne Baby - Featuring mixed media works which employ a combination of printmaking, painting, drawing, collage, stamping and stenciling. Baby, from Estill Springs, TN, conducts workshops across the country and her work has been featured in Artist's Magazine, Watercolor Magazine and Watercolor Magic.
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: Springer's Yarn Nook Sock Night - Sock-making workshop
Where: Springer's- Yarn Nook, 1115 North Main Street, Tuscumbia
Admission: $10 - includes socks that you make during the class
Contact: Pat Springer 314-4410, www.springersyarnnook.com
When: 5-7 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Jeff Henson - Acoustic
Where: Swamper's - Inside Marriott Shoals - 800 Cox Creek Pkwy. S., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-246-3600; www.marriottshoals.com;
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 - 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: 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, February 2nd
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Event: Art Exhibit - Remembrance and Reality: Works by Anne Baby - Featuring mixed media works which employ a combination of printmaking, painting, drawing, collage, stamping and stenciling. Baby, from Estill Springs, TN, conducts workshops across the country and her work has been featured in Artist's Magazine, Watercolor Magazine and Watercolor Magic.
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, accompanied by pianist Joseph Stallworth - 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: Springers Yarn Nook - 1115 North Main Street, Tuscumbia
Admission: free
Contact: Pat Springer 314-4410, www.springersyarnnook.com
When: 6-8 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Ottis Cox and band
Where CiCi's Pizza, Kmart Plaza in Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 710-1694 or 764-3416
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: Faculty Recital - Cellist Ariana Acru will perform
Where: Music Building Recital Hall, University of North Alabama, Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-765-4658
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 - Eric Erdman - Acoustic
Where: Swamper's - Inside Marriott Shoals - 800 Cox Creek Pkwy. S., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-246-3600; www.marriottshoals.com
When: 8-11 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Artist TBA
Where: Sideline's Sports Grille - 251 Cox Creek Pkwy., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-764-3131
When: 9 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Blues & Jazz with Max Russell
Where: SmokeHouse Billiards - Downtown Florence
Admission: free
Contact: 256-764-0101; www.myspace.com/thesmokehouse06
When: 9 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Jeff Henson & Jordan Denton - Jam Music
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, February 3rd
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Event: Art Exhibit - Remembrance and Reality: Works by Anne Baby - Featuring mixed media works which employ a combination of printmaking, painting, drawing, collage, stamping and stenciling. Baby, from Estill Springs, TN, conducts workshops across the country and her work has been featured in Artist's Magazine, Watercolor Magazine and Watercolor Magic.
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 - 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: 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 - Acoustic
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: 9 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Jeff Henson & Jordan Denton - Jam Music
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, February 4th
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Event: Art Exhibit - Remembrance and Reality: Works by Anne Baby - Featuring mixed media works which employ a combination of printmaking, painting, drawing, collage, stamping and stenciling. Baby, from Estill Springs, TN, conducts workshops across the country and her work has been featured in Artist's Magazine, Watercolor Magazine and Watercolor Magic.
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: Shoals Culinary Center - 256-764-0044
When: 5 p.m.
Event: Alabama author Irene Latham, "Leaving Gee's Bend" - Library talk
Where: Florence/Lauderdale Public Library - 305 N. Wood St., Florence
Admission: Free
Contact: 256-765-6564
When: 5-7 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Melissa Daniel - 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 p.m.
Event: University Program Council Presents Step Sing - This musical "show choir" style event serves as a competition between various university organizations and benefits the United Way.
Where: Norton Auditorium, UNA Campus - Pine St., Florence
Admission: Adults $10; Students $5
Contact: University Events - 256-765-4658
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: 7-10 p.m.
Event: Quad Cities Square Dance Club - Lessons provided. Partner not necessary. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Where: Royal Avenue Recreation Center - Royal Ave., Florence
Admission: $15 per month (call for details)
Contact: 256-764-6943
When: 7:30 p.m.
Event: Shoals Community Theatre presents the Zodiac Production "Rent"
Where: Shoals Theatre
Admission: Adults $10; Students $8
Contact: 256-764-1700; www.zodiactheatre.com
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: 9 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Billy & Heath
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, February 5th
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Event: Art Exhibit - Remembrance and Reality: Works by Anne Baby - Featuring mixed media works which employ a combination of printmaking, painting, drawing, collage, stamping and stenciling. Baby, from Estill Springs, TN, conducts workshops across the country and her work has been featured in Artist's Magazine, Watercolor Magazine and Watercolor Magic.
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: University Program Council Presents Step Sing - This musical "show choir" style event serves as a competition between various university organizations and benefits the United Way.
Where: Norton Auditorium, UNA Campus - Pine St., Florence
Admission: Adults $10; Students $5
Contact: University Events - 256-765-4658
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 - Artist TBA - 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: 7-9 p.m.
Event: Live Music: Russellville High School fundraiser featuring Angela Hacker, James LeBlanc and Dylan LeBlanc
Where: Russellville High School, Russellville
Admission: $10
Contact: Russellville High School - 256-331-2110
When: 7:30 p.m.
Event: Shoals Community Theatre presents the Zodiac Production "Rent"
Where: Shoals Theatre
Admission: Adults $10; Students $8
Contact: 256-764-1700; www.zodiactheatre.com
When: 8 p.m.
Event: Live Music - Jam Band
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 - 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 - Abstract Theory
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
All Dates & Times Subject to Change
