Through a series of letters and remembrances, Flynt’s Mockingbird Songs explores his decades-long friendship with Nelle Harper Lee, one of America’s most beloved authors. What emerges from these deeply personal letters is an image of the private life of Lee, in her own words, and indelible meditation on the enduring power of friendship. On July […]
E.A.T. South and Project Learning Tree are here to help! We are offering a FREE workshop to educators that includes a free Pre K-8 Garden Curriculum. We will cover the basics from planning your school garden, resources to find funding and support and a walk-through guide with the curriculum provided. You will also have the opportunity to […]
The Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum is excited to host Twilight Tuesdays each Tuesday during the month of August. The Zoo and Museum will open at 11AM and the last ticket will be sold at 6:30PM to allow guests the opportunity to enjoy the animals and exhibits in the cooler evening hours. All rides, […]
Educators of all levels and disciplines are invited to attend this cross-curricular workshop on how to use the art museum as a resource in the classroom. Teachers will also be the first to learn about the new Alabama Legacy themed school tour designed for the MPS fifth-graders’ annual visit. Materials will be provided. Cost: Workshop is […]
Eastdale Mall is celebrating it's 40th Anniversary on August 3rd! Free Ice Skating all day Free Carousel Rides all day Great American Cookie Co. Cookie Cake in Center Court Merchant Discounts at participating stories
Join the Montgomery Museum of Arts Junior Executive Board as they toast the Montgomery Art Guild exhibit before its final showing. Taste and Red Clay Brewing Company will be there! Stock the Cellar and Art in Concert raffles are back by popular demand, with raffle proceeds supporting education initiatives at the MMFA. Free admission.
Hampstead Living hosts a Food Truck Take Over on the first Friday of each month this summer, featuring 3 Montgomery Food Trucks, Live Music, and Outdoor Park Seating. June 2, July 7, and August 4. 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Each Friday Features a variety of 3 Montgomery Food Trucks including Fire Meats Wood, Southern […]
Join ANC for the annual youth fishing rodeo! Bring the kids, a few fishing poles, and a cooler and join others early this morning down at the catfish pond! Children 15 and under can catch and take home up to 5 catfish each (catfish only), but can catch and release all they want! Each child will receive […]
This event will occur on Saturday, August 5th from 10am-2pm. The event features a pet costume contest, Flying Hounds Frisbee Show, MPD K-9 demo, food and pet vendors and the splash pad will be open to pets. Entry is $2 and benefits the Montgomery Humane Society. The event is presented by the Special Events Department […]
Defend yourself against the dreaded doldrums of DOG DAYS! Spend every Saturday of August traveling the world in the cool confines of the auditorium in Old Alabama Town. For the sixth year, Landmarks Foundation offers exciting seated trips led by seasoned travelers who will take us on four free VICARIOUS VACATIONS! August 5th - Caribbean Get Away, Geoff & […]
Come on out, folks - Shindig at Winter Place is a FREE event in the heart of Cottage Hill Historic District featuring live music by Blue Yonder and Sea of Cities. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, family and friends, and join us for a fun summer afternoon with good music, food + drinks, art and more. Donations greatly […]
Keep the summer boredom at bay with OAT 2sdays! Tuesdays throughout the summer, we are offering 2 for 1 childrens' admission! Purchase one child's admission to Old Alabama Town and another gets in FREE!* Bring your children to tour our living history museum and experience an authentic 1850s Alabama summer. While you are here, participate in our scavenger hunt! […]
This summer, on a seemingly normal Monday afternoon in August, at exactly 1:34 p.m., the Sun above Montgomery will almost disappear from view. The sky overhead will darken & if conditions are just right, Venus may appear in the southern sky. The temperature will drop by several degrees, and nocturnal creatures will emerge from sleep. […]
The Montgomery Biscuits experience offers more than just America's favorite pastime, but a fun time for the whole family! Come out to Riverwalk Stadium and cheer on the Biscuits against the Jackson Generals! Thursday, August 10 at 7:05 p.m. - Sock Hop Night and Thirsty Thursday! Friday, August 11 at 7:05 p.m. - Charities Night and MAX Fireworks Saturday, August […]
Exploring Wild Alabama is a detailed guide to the most beautiful natural destinations in the state. From the rocky outcrops of the Appalachian plateaus to the sugar-white beaches of the Gulf Coast, Alabama offers a wealth of remarkable sites to explore. The book is fully illustrated and includes 28 detailed maps (and GPS coordinates). During […]
Treadmills for Charity returns for 2017! This year, we will have two locations, Fleet Feet Montgomery and Metro Fitness, to raise even more money for Hope Inspired Ministries. We will have 8 treadmills running between the two locations from 6am - 6pm on Saturday, August 12th. We are asking 96 people to raise at least […]
"We at The Faces of Diabetes believe there is comfort in numbers and by presenting people, stories, and comedy we can help break the negative stigma attached to diabetes and inspire others to live better lives." The Faces of Diabetes founder, Edward Fieder, has created a photo book filled with portraits and quotes from other […]
Gump City Con is a multi-genre fan convention for the whole family celebrating all things geek at the Alcazar Shrine Center on August 12, 2017! Events include Cosplay Contest, Tabletop Gaming, Panel Discussions, Concert and After Party. Special guests include Walter Jones, Tiffany Grant and John Anderson. Tickets are $20, Military, First Responders and Senior […]
The River Region's 3rd Annual Cornhole Classic supports the abandoned and abused children of the Boys & Girls Ranches of Alabama. This is a fun event and a wonderful way to give back to the community. Come out to support as a player or spectator! 8:00 am Registration 10:00 am First Pitch Each two player […]
In May, 1944, Col. Harold Brown graduated from Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) and was assigned to the 332nd Fighter Group. During World War II, Col. Brown flew 30 missions as a bomber-escort fighter pilot before being shot down on a strafing mission and held as a German POW. He was liberated by General George […]
These Coaches won the hearts of millions, experienced thrilling victories, and painful defeats. Their legacy lives on, not just in their players, but with every fan that cheered alongside or against them. Join Pat Dye and Gene Stallings live to hear the stories and relive the legacy! Gene Stallings coached at the University of Alabama […]
One of the most notable Alabama politicians of the post-Civil War era, Thomas Goode Jones’ career reflects the fascinating and unsettled history of Alabama and the Deep South at the turn of the twentieth century. A Civil War hero, Jones served as governor from 1890 to 1894, fighting tenaciously against efforts to disenfranchise African Americans. […]
How to Steal a Million is about the daughter of a wealthy Frenchman who creates counterfeit art learns her father is in danger of being exposed as a crook. She decides to steal the family’s forged Cellini sculpture from a museum before experts can examine it and enlists a society burglar to help her. Starring […]
Love yoga? Love beer? Why not combine the two? Emerge Montgomery presents Beer and Yoga on August 17th at 6:00 PM. This event is the last of the summer so bring your friends and join the fun! Not a member of Emerge? No problem! Stop by for the fun and we'll get you set up […]
Join in for Eastdale Mall’s 1st Annual Football Fan Day Pep Rally! We will be kicking off the 2017 Football season with student-athletes, mascots, cheerleaders, chants, book signings, photographs, autographs, face painting, & much more! Eastdale Mall is thrilled to welcome Auburn University, The University of Alabama, Faulkner University, Auburn Montgomery, Huntington University, Alabama State […]
On My Honor Alumnae Association presents a fun and relaxing evening of pampering, savory appetizers, exciting silent auction items and specialty cocktails inspired by Girl Scout Cookies. Local bartenders will create their best Girl Scout Cookie inspired cocktail and cookie pairing. A panel of judges will chose the "Best in Show" Award winner, and guests will […]
Dates: Friday, August 18: 3:00pm - 9:00pm / Saturday, August 19: 9:00am - 7:00pm / Sunday, August 20: 10:00am - 5:00pm Location: Montgomery Convention Center / 201 Tallapoosa Street / Montgomery, Alabama Saturday Night Concert, August 19 - Country Music Artist - Craig Morgan - Limited number of FREE tickets for members. Pickup at Info Booth, 4:30 p.m. thru […]
Craig Morgan, is an American country music artist who has produced several chart hits, including "That's What I Love About Sunday," which spent four weeks at the top of the Billboard country charts and was that publication's Number One country hit of 2005. Morgan has charted seventeen times on the Billboard country charts. Besides "That's What I Love About Sunday," six more of […]
The Capri Film Festival showcases the variety of the ethnic cultures that shape Montgomery, AL. Please come for an afternoon of cultural diversity as seen through motion pictures. 12:00 The Poarch Band of Creek Indians Trail of Tears (22 minutes) + The Hugh Rozelle Collection (36 minutes) 1:30 The Jewish Federation of Central Alabama There […]
The Capital City Club is hosting a Solar Eclipse viewing luncheon on August 21st from 11:30am-2:00pm. This lunch with be $15 for members and $20 for non members, and it includes a drink, hot buffet, tax, and gratuity. Call (334) 834-8920 and make your reservation today!
Alabama summers can bring a lot of sunshine and heat. To get a break, ODR is hosting an event at the Maxwell Aviation Cadet Pool as we enjoy a shady break! In celebration of the solar eclipse that'll commence on 21 August from 1200-1400. Pool members get in for free and guest admission is $5.00. […]
Looking for a spot to watch the solar eclipse on August 21 in Montgomery? Come to the Archives front lawn! We're hosting an eclipse party from 1 to 2 (the eclipse peak should be about 1:30) with FREE moonpies to celebrate this historic event! A limited number of ISO-approved eclipse glasses will be for sale […]
The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts recognizes the many experiences of our nation's armed forces through the celebration of two exhibitions, 1917–2017: A Century of U.S. Airpower from the Air Force Art Collection and Sketching the Skies: Penrose Vass Stout, Alabama's WWI Artist Aviator. All active-duty military, veterans, and their immediate families are invited to join us for this […]
This August marks the 8th anniversary of the Montgomery Dragon Boat Race and Festival, and it promises to be an exciting one! On August 26th, almost 80 teams will converge downtown at the beautiful Riverfront Park to paddle and party on Race Day in the pursuit of the Grand Championship Trophy while supporting the missions […]
In conjunction with Montgomery “Food For Kids” Backpack Program, Tie and Doll, Inc is hosting the 3rd Annual “Stuff the Truck” Food Drive in Montgomery on Saturday, August 26, 2017 from 10am to 4pm. The goal is to collect non-perishable food to feed individuals and families in need in the River Region Area. All donations will […]
Montgomery Public Schools Presents Mall Math Scavenger Hunt!! The Montgomery Public Schools Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) will host a Mall Math Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, August 26th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Eastdale Mall. Parents and students of the school district are encouraged to come out to the mall to […]
A century ago, 3,677 Alabamians left Montgomery's Union Station to serve their country in World War I. On August 28, 2017, exactly one hundred years to the day of their departure, a bronze sculpture will be dedicated in their honor in front of historic Union Station. These brave men comprised the 167th U.S. Infantry Regiment of […]
Professors in Pubs is an occasional program of the College of Arts and Sciences from Auburn University Montgomery. Come hear professors give a casual talk at a Montgomery watering hole! It’s a relaxing way to engage the mind over a drink or a bit to eat. Hearing the talks and chatting with the speaker is […]
Thirty years later, with the enactment of the National Security Act on September 18, 1947, the United States Air Force became a separate branch of the United States military. To commemorate the 70th anniversary of this event, the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts in conjunction with Maxwell Air Force will present a selection of works […]
See a major renovation in progress and meet the fearless folks who are breathing new life into this landmark on Lower Dexter.Free to Landmarks members, $10 non-members. Pay at the door or register online. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call the Landmark's Foundation 334-240-4500.
Registration opens on 9/1/2017 for the 2018 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Montgomery Half Marathon and 5k presented by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama and Baptist Health to be held March 10, 2018. For more information go to http://themontgomeryhalf.com/ or call Montgomery MultiSports at (334) 356-7271.
AOHA is comprised of sixteen independent local horse show associations located throughout the State of Alabama and selected locations of Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee. The goal of AOHA is the promotion and sponsorship of our State Championship Horse Show, held each Labor Day weekend, and development and support of the youth who show and […]
After a botched bank robbery lands his deaf and intellectually-disabled younger brother, Nick, in Rikers, Constantine embarks on a twisted odyssey through the city's underworld in an increasingly desperate attempt to bail him out, knowing that Nick won't survive for long. Over the course of one night, Constantine finds himself on a mad descent into […]
The Pre Labor Day Blues Show LIVE in Montgomery, AL Friday, September 1, 2017 at the MPAC. Get ready for Tucka, Calvin Richardson, Pokey Bear and Stanford MC Lightfoot. Get tickets at the MPAC Box Office, All Ticketmaster Locations,www.Ticketmaster.com or Charge/Debit 1-800-746-3000. Ticket prices range from $29 to $49.