W.C. HANDY FESTIVAL 2015

PRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS

SATURDAY, JULY 11

SWAMPETTE TROLLEY TOURSNoon -4 pm Florence-Lauderdale Tourism office, McFarland Park, Florence Featuring: Tours led by Judy Hood to sites related to the musical heritage of The Muscle Shoals

THURSDAY, JULY 16

HOT BBQ! COOL BLUES! N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT

6-8 pm GAS Design Center, 109 W. Sixth St. TuscumbiaCost: $12.50 in advance for BBQ Dinner (purchase ticket at Fiddledee D! 111 S. Main St. Tuscumbia or by calling 256-383-9797)Music by: Maxwell Russell TrioSponsored by: Tuscumbia Retail Development, Inc. with GAS Design Center

FESTIVAL EVENTS

FRIDAY, JULY 17COMMUNITY DRIFT

8:45 am Cox Creek Parkway Overpass, Florence

SWAMPFEST SONGWRITER SHOWCASE SERIES #1: SWAMP SONGS3-5 pm Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center Gallery, FlorenceMusic by: Donnie Fritts * Scott Boyer * N.C. ThurmanSponsored by: Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center

FIRST METRO BANK “SAX BASH” (Pre - Party for “Sax In The City” event. Trolley rides available from First Metro Bank on Pine Street to Wilson Park)

5:30-7 pm First Metro Bank – 325 South Pine Street, FlorenceFeaturing: Drumb & DrumberSponsored by: First Metro Bank

COURTIN’ THE BLUES PARADE

N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT Parade on Court Street, Florence

On-Line Registration www.wqlt.com/events * For additional information, contact Big River Broadcasting: 256-764-8121. 6 pm Line-up on N. Pine Street across from Norton Auditorium/UNA7 pm Parade beginsSponsored by: Big River Broadcasting

SAX IN THE CITYN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT

7:30 pm Wilson Park, Florence(Please note: in case of rain, this event will be moved automatically to the Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum)

Featuring: The MidnightersSponsored by: First Metro Bank

ROCK & SOUL AT THE SHOALS: A BENEFIT FOR THE ALABAMA MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND THE SHOALS THEATRE8:30 pm Shoals Theatre, FlorenceCost: $10 (tickets online at www.shoalstheatre.org or call 256-764-1700)Featuring: Christine Ohlman, Travis Wammack, Donnie Fritts, Kelvin Holly, Will McFarlane, Jerry Phillips, Wayne Chaney, Monkee Wammack, and

The Local SaintsSponsored by: TASUS Corporation

HANDY NIGHT5-7 pm Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Chad Bradford5-8 pm 360 Grille, Florence – Harvey Thompson trio6:30-9:30 pm Flobama, Florence – Rewind

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7-10 pm Rising Crust Pizza, Florence – James LeBlanc, Angela Hacker, & Jon Davis Ami’s, Sheffield - Cadillacs

7-11pm Ricatoni’s, Florence – Julia Rich & Friends 8-11 pm Champy’s, Muscle Shoals – Diedra and the Ruff Pro Band8-11 pm Swampers/Marriott Shoals, Florence – Sean Rivers8 pm-1 am Jameson Inn Hotel & Convention Center, Sheffield – Renegade Jane9pm-12 mn French Quarter, Sheffield – Follow Apollo9:30pm-1:30 am On The Rocks, Florence – Josh Hoyer & The Shadowboxers10:30pm-1:30amFlobama, Florence– Spunk Monkees

SATURDAY, JULY 1831ST ANNUAL MID-SUMMER CLASSIC THREE-STATE BIKE RIDE

N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT McFarland Park, Florence 21, 39, 61, 70, 100 & 107 distance options (helmets required)

All cyclists are required to ride single-file on the Natchez Trace Parkway Route maps on line and Pre-registration on-line at www.Handy100.com. Pre-registration also available at P.O. Box 1827, Florence AL 35631, or at Handy Headquarters located at 217 East Tuscaloosa Street, Florence AL 35630

6 am Registration 7:15 am Mass Start3 pm Aid Stations close4 pm Route closesCost: $30 per rider until July 6/ $35 if postmarked after July 6 (includes t-shirt, aid stations, map, food and refreshments after the ride)

(Proceeds to benefit the Music Preservation Society, Inc.)Sponsored by: Shoals Cycling Club * Logan’s Roadhouse * Shoals Radio Group * The Spinning Spoke Cycle Club * Salt and Light Ministries

DADOORUNRUN (5K) & FUN RUN (1 MILE) & WALK (1 MILE)N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENTCome enjoy a run or walk through beautiful and historic downtown Florence!

W.C. Handy Home & Museum, Florence6:30-7:30 am Registration and packet pickup / race day * Pre-registration due July 11, 20158 am 5K Run (Certified) AL01020JD* Events will be chip timed by Solid Rock Race Timing9 am 1 Mile Run & WalkCost: 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run combo $20 / Run only is $15/Walk $10; prices increase after July 15, 2015Registration: $10 for 1 Mile Run/Walk; $15 for 5K Run; $20 for both; $5 late fee for registration

Online: http://DaDooRunRun.ItsYourRace.com before July 11 ($2.50 fee if paid on-line) * Handy Headquarters: 217 E. Tuscaloosa St., Florence * Mail: P.O Box 1827, Florence AL 35631

Featuring: Mary Mason BandSponsored by: Abroms & Associates * Tennessee River Athletic Club (TRAC) * Ricatoni’s Italian Grill * All Sports Trophy * Anytime Fitness *

Jack O’Lantern Farms * City Hardware * Garrett Chiropractic Clinic * Shoals Ambulance Service * Solid Rock Race Timing *First Place Athletics

SHOALS CAR AND TRUCK SHOW N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENTWilson Park, Florence

8 am-2pm Show time (registration 8 am- noon)Cost: Registration $20 per vehicle (Mail to: 1307 Southwest 11th Street, Sheffield, AL 35660) Information: Terry Mashburn 256-366-0564 or Ronnie James 256-381-3536 www.shoalscarandtruckclub.comSponsored by: Shoals Car & Truck Club * Bob’s Tire & Service Center * Extreme Auto Design * Shoals Tire & Wheel * Tires Only * O’Reilly Auto Parts *

Coca-Cola Bottling Company * Lyda’s Delights * Designers Graphics * Detail Supply * B & L Transmissions * Holt’s Radiator * Holt’s Upholstery * Advanced Auto Parts, Hwy 72, Florence * First Southern Bank * Supreme Beverage Company * Legend’s Steakhouse * First Choice Chiropractic * Long-Lewis of the Shoals * Shoals Distributing

HANDY LUNCHNoon-3 pm Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – Mitch Mann

SHOALS BLUES CHALLENGE

1 pm Challenge at The Mane Room, FlorenceCost FreeFeaturing Various Performers during the challenge7 pm Show at The Mane Room, FlorenceCost: $5 Featuring: Microwave Dave and The Nukes * Kent DuChaine * Diedra & The Ruff Pro Band Information: For more information about the Blues Challenge, Call Dr. Bob Garfrerick at 256-765-4369Sponsored by: University of North Alabama Dept. of Entertainment Industry * The Mane Room * On The Rocks * Music Preservation Society, Inc.

MUSCLE SHOALS LEGACY OF FAME BOOK SIGNING1-3 pm Pegasus Records, FlorenceMusic by: Russell Mefford, Jay Burgess, & Hannah AldridgeFeaturing: A conversation and performance * Muscle Shoals Legacy of Fame book signing by Blake EllisSponsored by: Pegasus Records

BUBBA’S MARINE CONSTRUCTION PRESENTS THE CONCERT ON SHOAL CREEK

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N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT (In case of rain, the event will automatically move to Saturday, July 25th, 2015)

2-6 pm Shoal Creek At Spring Cove II – Boat Access Only ½ mile South of Happy Hollow Bridge, East Bank, FlorenceInfo: Call John Aikin 256-710- 5931Featuring: Featuring The Beehive Queen Christine Ohlman and Fathers & Sons Kelvin Holly * Will McFarlane * Justin Holder *

Jamie McFarlane * Mary Mason Band * Special Guest Caroline WebbSponsored by: Senators Coaches * Kenneth Williams/CocaCola * Lynch & Lynch * Benard Berosky, MD & Shoals Radiology Associates * TVA

Community Credit Union * Bunch and James PC * First Metro Bank * Keith Simpkins * Doyce Barnett * Counts Brothers Music * Waterfront Marina * Sheryl Self, Century 21 Clement Realty * GAS Studio * Singing River Realty, Broker/Owner Jill Trousdale * Tennessee River Dermatology * Ricatoni’s Italian Grill

SWAMPFEST SONGWRITER SHOWCASE SERIES #2: THE MUSCLE SHOALS NASHVILLE CONNECTION3-5 pm Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center Gallery, FlorenceMusic by: Mark Narmore * Walt Aldridge * Donny LoweryFeaturing: Robin Wade Furniture exhibit (from 10 am til 7 pm)Sponsored by: Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center

SHOALS SCHOLAR DOLLARS BIDS AND BLUESThe Marriott Shoals Conference Center, FlorenceLive and Silent Auction which will include a 2015 Ford F150 truck, a 2015 Polaris, a 2014 Seadoo and lots of vacation opportunities as well as local merchant merchandise. All proceeds go to Shoals Scholar Dollars for scholarships for all 17 qualified Lauderdale and Colbert County High Schools who meet the 4 criteria.

4 pm Doors Open5 pm Silent Auction Begins, Burgers and Beer5-6 pm Wildwood Ruminators6-9 pm Live AuctionSponsored by: Scholarship Level: Northwest Shoals Community College * TNT / Diamond Level: Martin Supply / Gold Level: ICS Computers *

Rogersville Chamber of Commerce * NAI * First Christian Church *Florence Exchange Club

ROBIN WADE EXHIBITION AND CELEBRATIONFlorence Lauderdale Tourism, Florence

4:30-5:30 pm Art Competition: Ankle Painting Contest (see Robin Wade Furniture website for rules and details)5 PM Dr. Cameron Walker, anthropologist, archeologist, author, speaker, professor 5:30-7 pm Melissa BainCatering: Alan Phillips, Red Clay Epicurean with local produce * Jack O’Lantern FarmsSponsored by: Robin Wade

HANDY’S EVENING OF INNOVATION STREET PARTY5 pm North Court Street Median, FlorenceFeaturing: TEROW-Band, Alpha Academy, Zuri Social Club, and moreSponsored by: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. * Something Ele’Gant Florist

HANDY FEST BIKE NIGHT5-9 pm Natchez Trace Harley Davidson, TuscumbiaCost: Free – All Bikers and Non-bikers are welcomeFeaturing: Handshake PromiseSponsored by: Natchez Trace Harley Davidson, Tuscumbia

MUSIC IN THE PARKN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT

7-10 pm Wilson Park, FlorenceFeaturing: Rewind Sponsored by: CB&S Bank

RIP THE RUNWAY FASHION SHOW & HANDY ARTIST SHOWCASE CONCERT Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum, Florence

7:30 pm Fashion Show10 pm The After Concert at Inspire, 320 North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield featuring Handy Artists And All ModelsCost: $15 General admission / $25 VIP SectionFashion Show For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/distinguishedproductionFeaturing: Miss Alabama 2015, Miss Quad Cities, Miss Tennessee Valley, Handy Artists, and top male & female models wearing fashions from

Zoey Belle’s, Nicole Nicole Clothing and Design, Unique Shoes, Charlotte Russe, The Gap, Devaney Made, Hidden Treasurer Boutique, C. Pride, Kathy Rose Fashions * Buckle

Sponsored by: Distinguished Productions * Dick Howell’s BBQ * Prestigious Childcare of the Shoals * Shalom Hair Salon * Rhoda P’s Catering * Thompson and Son Funeral Home

THE ULTIMATE WHITE AFFAIR8 pm Jameson Inn, SheffieldCost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door; Reserved seating for 4, 6, or 8 by calling 256-810-5221 or 256-280-8802Featuring: Kenn Orr a/k/a “KO” & Friends * D.J. SwannSponsored by: Markess & Sabrina Gholston

AN EVENING OF “ATMOSPHERIC SOUL”: FEATURING PRINCE “BLACK MAGIC” DAMONS AND THE LEGENDARY LENNY WILLLIAMS9 pm Historic Sweetwater Depot, Florence (doors open at 8:30 pm)

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Cost: $15 advance; $20 at the door –Advance Tickets available at: Bunyan’s BBQ, The London Shop, Pegasus Records, Madison’s Hair Salon, Jamey”s Cut and Style, and Handy Headquarters (Food and Cash Bar will be offered at an additional cost)

Featuring: Prince Damons * James Roy * Joseph Stallworth * Brandon Cohn * Jarvien Hill * Norris Jones * The Legendary Lenny WilliamsSponsored: A Day of Beauty Boutique * AAMCO Transmissions * Acceptance Auto Insurance * Adam Rue Auto Sales * Alliance Title and Escrow *

Allstate Insurance Company * Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. * B&B Trophies * Baby’s Room @ Magnolia * Bacon Alignment * Barnes Health Care Pharmacy * Big Star * Bob’s Tire and Alignment * Brenton and Mollie Mitchell * Brian’s Auto Sales * Bronzed Body * Brooks Barbeque * Bunyan’s Barbeque * C & R Cleaning * Carbine Construction Co. * Chandler Painting Co. * Cherry Tree Lane Bridal and Formal * Classy Nails * Coats Clothing Co. * Comfort Max Heating and Cooling * Creative Fashions and Furniture * Crunk Pools and Spas, LLC * Curves for Women * Dalton’s Pharmacy * Dave Smith * Dave’s Dent Medic * Dihanne Westfield * Eskins, King, & Marney Law Firm * Fleming Machining and Fabrication * Florence Pharmacy * Frazzled Boutique and Embroidery * Furniture and More Thrift Store * Gilchrist Homes * Gilchrist Rentals * Goins Auto Repair * Goins Auto Sales, Inc. * Head 2 Toe Salon and Apparel * Hines Tire Co. * Holt, Mussleman, Morgan, and Alvis, Attorneys * Jim Prince – State Farm * Johnny Wright Auto Sales * Julie’s Nails * Larry’s Jeweler and Pawn * Laura Johnson Butler -Nationwide Insurance * Lawn Max * Liberty National Life Insurance * Lorain’s Boutique * Lovely Nails * Miami Ice * Mike Franks * Mike Franks- Country Financial * Milner Rushing Discount Drugs * Monkey-N-Around * Murks Pest Control * National Advance Auto Sales * New Look Paint Co. * Nick Ahmed Auto Sales * Northington Clinic * Northgate Pharmacy * Nu Look Barber Shop * Oakley Lawn and Garden * Parke Cochran – State Farm * Problem Plumbing and Sewer * Puppy Love Pet Grooming * Quad Cities Carpets * Rebecca Stutts Hovater – State Farm * Renaissance Reality * Rent-A-Center Florence and Muscle Shoals * Rhoda P.’s Catering * Sassy and Classy Boutique * Sayas Chiropractic Center * Security Lock & Key * Security National Mortgage Company * Sheffield Hardware Store * Shoals Soccer Club * Shook’s Auto Sales * Southern Vape * St. Marks Baptist Church * Stephenson Tires * Tennessee River Urgent Care * Tennessee Valley Gastroenterology * Teresa Rogers – Allstate * Terry Oakley – Alfa Insurance * The Grasshopper * The Retreat Day Spa * The Tint Station * The Wood Floor Store * Tim Burnett’s Hardwood, Ceramic, and Painting * Touch of Class Barber Shop * Trinity Memorial Funeral Home * Unique Car Care * University Chevrolet Buick GMC * University Hyundai of Florence * Warehouse Furniture * Wesley Thompson – ALFA * Willows Day Spa * Woods Wholesale Flooring * Ye Old General Store * Zoey Belle’s Boutique and Briley’s Clothing

HANDY NIGHTS5-8 pm 360 Grille, Florence – Harvey Thompson duo6:30-9:30 pm Flobama, Florence – The Hitmen7-11 pm City Hardware, Florence - Julia Rich & Friends

Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence -Tosha Hill Band8-11 pm Champy’s, Muscle Shoals – Max Russell and the Shakedown Kings

Swampers/Marriott Shoals– Harvey Thompson Dance Band9pm-12 mn French Quarter, Sheffield – Scott Boyer Trio9:30 pm-1:30 am On the Rocks, Florence – Aaron Blades Band10:30 pm-1:30 am Flobama, Florence – Sean Rivers Band

SUNDAY, JULY 1910th ANNUAL HANDY CHAMPAGNE JAM AT THE SHOALS

10 am-2 pm Robert Trent Jones Golf Course Clubhouse, Muscle ShoalsCost: $12.95Featuring: Ray Reach & Friends

CELEBRATION SUNDAYWood Avenue Church of Christ, Florence

10 am Celebration Sunday Service11 am Praise On The LawnFeaturing: Wood Avenue Church of Christ Congregation and guestsSponsored by: Wood Avenue Church of Christ

ARTWORKS1-3 pm Tennessee Valley Museum of Art, 511 N. Water St., TuscumbiaFeaturing: ArtWorks 2015: An Exhibition of Current Works by Tennessee Valley Art Association Member ArtistsCost: Free admissionMusic by: Blue NavigatorsSponsored by: R. L. & Nancy Qualls * Northwest Shoals Community College * Valley Credit Union

AFTERNOON MUSIC: CHRISTOPHER-JOEL CARTER & FRIENDS2 pm First Presbyterian Church, SheffieldFeaturing: Christopher-Joel Carter & FriendsSponsored by: First Presbyterian Church, Sheffield

AFTERNOON MUSIC: SHOALS CONCERT BAND3 pm First Presbyterian Church, FlorenceMusic by: Shoals Concert BandSponsored by: First Presbyterian Church, Florence

SWINGING WITH THE SAINTS4-5 pm Tuscumbia First United Methodist Church, TuscumbiaCost: Free to public

Reception to follow the concertFeaturing: Community Gospel ChoirSponsored by: First United Methodist Church, Tuscumbia

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4-8 pm Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, FlorenceFeaturing: Julia Rich & Friends

ONE BODY, ONE VOICE4:30-5:30 pm First Baptist Church (corner of Wood Avenue and Tombigbee Street, FlorenceFeaturing: First Baptist Church hosts the Mount Moriah P.B. Church, joined in worship and love

(all congregations are welcome!)Sponsored by: First Baptist Church and Mount Moriah P.B. Church

POLO & PARTY WITH MICROWAVE DAVE AND THE NUKESBlue Water Creek Polo Club, 9648 U.S. Highway 72, Rogersville (seven miles from Shoals Creek Bridge near Elgin Crossroads)(Rain or Shine)

5 pm Team: Bluewater Creek Polo Club PlayersCost: Gate Fee $5 (children 12 and under are free / parking is free / bring your blankets chairs and picnics)6-8 pm Featuring Microwave Dave & The NukesSponsored by: Teena Tucker and other polo enthusiasts

OPENING CEREMONIESN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER- FREE EVENT

6:30- 8:30pm W.C. Handy Home & Museum Front Lawn, College St., FlorenceRain location: Mt. Moriah PB Christian Life Center, Florence

Featuring: Kuumba * Dr. Carlos Handy * Bobby & PJ Winston * Alicia Threet & Friends * Renewed * Quad Cities Mass Choir Sponsored by: City of Florence * Firestone Building Products * Holt, Mussleman, Morgan, & Alvis, Attys.* NAACP State Conference * Shoals Chamber

of Commerce * Shoals Democratic Club * The Winstons * Mt. Moriah P.B. Church * Keep the Shoals Beautiful * W.C. Handy Home & Museum * Florence Parks and Recreation Department * Music Preservation Society, Inc. * WZZA

AN EVENING PREMIER WITH THE PBT QUARTET

6:30 pm St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, FlorenceFeaturing: The PBT QuartetSponsored by: St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church * Sandra and Thomas Murray

STUDIO A CONCERT SERIES7 pm Sheffield VFW, 419 North Raleigh Avenue, SheffieldCost: $20 Advance (For Tickets & Info, call 256-764-1434)Featuring: Brandon GilesSponsored by: Cypress Moon Productions

WALK WITH ME FOUNDATION’S SOLAS 7 pm Trinity Episcopal Church, FlorenceCost: $10Featuring: Solas * Trinity Episcopal Church Choir * Dr. Terrance D. BrownSponsored by: Trinity Episcopal Church Choir * Walk with Me Foundation, Inc.

HANDY NIGHTS

4-8 pm Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – Julia Rich & Friends6-10 pm City Hardware, Florence – Kent DuChaine7:30-9:30 pm Champy’s, Muscle Shoals – Praise & Worship with Natalie Askew8-11 pm Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence –Nadine Tindall9:30pm-1:30am On The Rocks, Florence – Big Mike Griffin

MONDAY, JULY 20JAZZ IT UP WITH TRASH N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT

10 am Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, FlorenceFeaturing: Hands-on activities making musical instruments from recycled materials / for ages 3 and olderSpecial Guest: Microwave DaveSponsored by: Florence Recycling Center * Florence-Lauderdale Public Library * Keep the Shoals Beautiful *Shoals Earth Month, Inc.

BOOK IT WITH JAZZ11 am-1 pm Helen Keller Public Library, TuscumbiaCost: Free to public ($5 lunch tickets, pre-purchase only, available at the library, or calling 256-383-7065, or Friends of the Library members)Music by: Robert Dickson ComboSponsored by: Tuscumbia Utilities Department * Sparks Freeze Music, BMI * Henninger, Johnson & Layton Insurance *

Dr. Jimmy Gardiner Family Dentistry * Paige Borden Insurance * Friends of Helen Keller Library

CHECK OUT THE BLUES

11 am-1 pm Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, FlorenceLunch available for purchase at Bookmarks Café in the Library

Music by: Howard Lamb & FriendsSponsored by: Friends of the Library

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11 am-2 pm Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – Julia Rich & Friends OH!Bryan’s Downtown, Tuscumbia – Cameron Blackburn

SCOPE LIVE ON HELTON DRIVE

N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT11:30 am-1 pm Scope 310, 4129 Helton Dr., Florence Featuring: The MidnightersSponsored by: Scope 310 Authority

LISTENING ROOM 5:30-7 pm Zodiac Theatre, FlorenceFeaturing: Mel Deal & FriendsSponsored by: Friends of the Festival * SunTrust Bank

BLUE MONDAYS AT 360 GRILLE6-8 pm Shoals Marriott 360 Grille, FlorenceCost: Event is free (Blue Plate Special $25.00)Music by: Jordan Denton Sponsored by: Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa

HANDY NIGHT AT THE SUMMIT6-8 pm Mitchell-Hollingsworth Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, FlorenceFeaturing: The Shoals Blues BandSponsored by: Southern Care Hospice * Champion Partners in Rehab

DETERMINED: Celebrating The Life of W.C. Handy by Dolores Swoopes Nash6 pm Shoals Theatre, FlorenceFeaturing: Trumpeter Kimble Funchess and Special Guest: The Orr SistersCost: $10.00Sponsored by: City of Florence

MALL JAZZ PRESENTED BY DR. P. KEITH THOMPSON OF FLORENCE OPHTHALMOLOGY, PC 6:30-7:30 pm Florence Mall, Sears Court, FlorenceFeaturing: The Big Band Sponsored by: Dr. P. Keith Thompson of Florence Ophthalmology, P.C. * Kabel Hearing * Hospice of the Shoals

HANDY ON THE BRIDGE N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT

6:30-8:30 pm Old Railroad Bridge Ashe Boulevard (over the Tennessee River), SheffieldFeaturing: Kent DuChaine Sponsored by: TVA Credit Union * Jimmy Gardiner, DDS * Terry Graves, DMD * Phil Wiggington, State Farm Insurance*Oral & Facial

Surgery of the Shoals * Lewis Electric * Jim Holland

NEIGHBORHOOD LEMONADE PARTY7 pm Westminster Presbyterian Church, FlorenceFeaturing: Thompson Trio Sponsored by: Westminster Presbyterian Church

ROCK’ N SOUL ON MOBILE PLAZAN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT

7-9 pm Mobile Plaza, FlorenceFeaturing: CC JagsSponsored by: Discount Dan’s * K&S Tree Service * Cornerstone Flooring * Country Financial/Vic Porter * SEC Roofing and Construction *

Lewis Electric

AT SUNDOWN IN WILSON PARKN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT

7-10 pm Wilson Park, FlorenceFeaturing: Off The Chain Sponsored by: Windcreek Hospitality

SUNSET SERENADEN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER- FREE EVENT

7-10 pm Riverfront Park, SheffieldFeaturing: Cliff Ellis and The Villagers * The Midnighters Sponsored by: Shoals Solid Waste Authority * Bill Alexander, State Farm Insurance * Joe Keenum Excavating & Construction * Zoey Belle’s * Rebecca

Hovater, State Farm Insurance

LISTENING ROOM7:30-9 pm Zodiac Theatre, FlorenceFeaturing: The Reds & FriendsSponsored by: SunTrust Bank * Shoals Community Theatre

JAZZ AT GEORGE’S 2177:30-10 pm George’s 217 Event Center, 217 North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield

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Cost: $10.00 (For more info or to purchase reserved tickets, call 256-381-1531)Featuring: Denise Thimes & FriendsSponsored by: George’s 217

MUSCLE SHOALS ALLSTARS AT THE MARRIOTT: ALABAMA TO NEW YORK

7:30 pm until Marriott Shoals Conference Center, Florence (doors open at 6:30p)Cost: Tickets $25 / VIP single tickets $50 / VIP Tables of ten $500. Proceeds benefit Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Tickets available at:

Meffords Jewelers, 102 N. Court St., Florence, Judy Hood (jdyhood@ aol.com ), Andreas Werner (andreas@crazychesterrecords.com). Or at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/muscle-shoals-allstars-alabama-to-new-york-show-tickets-17487656050.

Featuring: Muscle Shoals Allstars (Swampers Jimmy Johnson & David Hood) * Arrangements by Charles Rose of the Muscle Shoals Horns * Will McFarlane * Clayton Ivey * Harvey Thompson, Jr. * Special guests Christine Ohlman (Saturday Night Live),* Jimmy Hall (Wet Willie, Jeff Beck) Carla Russell (Kozmic Mama) * Shoals Sisters * and more!

Sponsored by: Andreas Werner * Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa

DETERMINED: Celebrating The Life of W.C. Handy by Dolores Swoopes Nash8 pm Shoals Theatre, FlorenceFeaturing: Trumpeter Kimble Funchess and Special Guest: The Orr SistersCost: $10.00Sponsored by: City of Florence

SUNSET AT 201 SOUTH COURT STREET8:00 pm Abroms & Associates, P.C, 201 South Court Street, FlorenceFeaturing: The Hairy KnucklesSponsored by: Ivory Tower, LLC

HANDY NIGHTS 5-9 pm Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Wes Butler

On The Rocks, Florence – B. Allen & Friends6-8 pm 360 Grille, Florence – Jordan Denton6-10 pm City Hardware, Florence – Tosha Hill Band6:30-9:30 pm Flobama, Florence – Kerry Gilbert Band7-10 pm Champy’s, Muscle Shoals – Mary Mason Band

Rising Crust Pizza, Florence – Bugaboo7-11 pm Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – Rob Aldridge8-11 pm Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Chris Lucas9 pm-mn French Quarter, Sheffield – Rolling in the Hay9:30pm -1:30am On The Rocks, Florence- Big Al and The Heavyweights

TUESDAY, JULY 21KIDZ JAMM

10 am St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, FlorenceFeaturing: Shoals Area Piano Students with special guests Bob Wray & James CountsSponsored by: Shoals Area Piano Teachers Forum

JAZZ IT UP WITH TRASH N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT

10 am Sheffield Public Library, Sheffield Featuring: Microwave Dave Sponsored by: Shoals Solid Waste Authority * Keep the Shoals Beautiful * Shoals Earth Month

SWINGING SENIORS WITH LIFE WISE11 am-1 pm Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum, FlorenceMusic by: Off The ChainCost: $5 lunch, all are welcome (call for lunch reservations 256-768-8056)Sponsored by: Regional Care * ECM Hospital * Florence Parks & Recreation Department

THIRD TUESDAYS AT ALABAMA MUSIC HALL OF FAME (CELEBRATING 25 YEARS!)11 am-1 pm Alabama Music Hall of Fame, TuscumbiaMusic by: CadillacsSponsored by: Alabama Music Hall of Fame

HANDY LUNCH11 am-2 pm Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – Neal Starkey & Friends11:30am-2:30pm Flobama, Florence – Michael Curtis

LUNCH BREAK11:30am-1 pm Northwest Shoals Community College Hospitality House, Muscle ShoalsFeaturing: 1102 BandSponsored by: Northwest Shoals Community College * Helen Keller Hospital

HANDY HOMES “SENIOR FUN”

11:30am-1:30pm Lincoln Street Senior Center, 309-A Handy Homes, FlorenceFeaturing: Mojo Risin’

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Sponsored by: Florence Housing Authority * Carver Handy Homes Property Management Office

MUSIC AT PARK PLACE12:30-2 pm Park Place, SheffieldFeaturing: Doctors, Lawyers & SuchSponsored by: Sheffield Redevelopment Authority * Sheffield Utilities * Ami’s Restaurant * Medical Center Pharmacy * ICS Roofing

ABCs OF BLUES, JAZZ & BEYOND1:30 pm Mount Moriah Church, FlorenceFeaturing: Robert Dickson & FriendsSponsored by: Regions Bank * Dinah Phillips * Ryerson & Associates, DMD * Dr. Felice Green

LISTEN & LEARN ABOUT AMERICAN ROOTS INSTRUMENTS 2 pm Florence Lauderdale Public Library, Florence

Lunch available for purchase at Bookmarks Café in the LibraryFeaturing: Justin Johnson (celebrating the past, present, and future of Cigar Box Guitars and American Roots Instruments)Sponsored by: Florence Lauderdale Public Library

PARTY AT PROGRESS4-6 pm Progress Bank, Florence

Food provided by Wild LilyFeaturing: Denise Thimes & FriendsSponsored by: Progress Bank, Florence

MUSIC IN THE PARKN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER- FREE EVENT

4:30 pm Wilson Park (Seminary Street Side), FlorenceFeaturing: Max Russell Sponsored by: Merrill Lynch

CANCELLED - RICK HALL “THE MAN FROM MUSCLE SHOALS” BOOK SIGNING - CANCELLED5-6:30pm Sheffield Public Library, 316 North Montgomery Avenue, SheffieldCost: Free (Books available for purchase)Featuring: Rick Hall autographing his book “The Man From Muscle Shoals: My Journey From Shame to FAME” Sponsored by: Shoals Solid Waste Authority, Sheffield Public Library

BILLY REID PRESENTS5-7 pm Billy Reid, FlorenceFeaturing: Justin Collins, in store entertainmentSponsored by: Billy Reid 

SEVEN POINTS CONNECTION N HARMONY WITH NATURE

5:30-8 pm Pocket Park, Wood Avenue, FlorenceFood available from Jen’s Cafe

Music by: Mojo Risin’, Mars Hill Jazz BandSponsored by: Florence Federal Credit Union * Bohannon Pest Control * Peck Ace Hardware * Fashion Exchange * Florence Federal Credit Union *

North Wood Pharmacy * Williams Cleaners * Shoals Engineering * Jen’s Cafe

LISTENING ROOM6-7:30 pm Zodiac Theatre, FlorenceFeaturing: Devere Pride & FriendsSponsored by: SunTrust Bank * Shoals Community Theatre

ST. FLORIAN MUSIC IN THE PARKN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT

6-8 pm St. Florian Park, St. FlorianFeaturing: Pine Hill HaintsSponsored by: Town of St. Florian * Connolly Animal Clinic * Doozy’s Fine Wine & Spirits

SWINGING RIVER JAZZ6-8 pm Magnolia Church of Christ, FlorenceFeaturing: Swinging River Jazz BandSponsored by: Magnolia Church of Christ

CAPSTONE REALTY HANDY PARTY

6-8 pm Capstone Realty, 4050 Helton Drive, FlorenceFeaturing: It’s A Surprise! Sponsored by: Capstone Realty

ROCKIN’ THE ROUNDHOUSE

N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT6-9 pm Tuscumbia Depot & Roundhouse, TuscumbiaFeaturing: Just A Few Cats * Christine Ohlman * Off The Chain

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Sponsored by: Shoals Solid Waste Authority * Colbert County Commission * City of Tuscumbia * Tuscumbia Parks & Recreation * John VanSandt, Expert Oil Change

HOSPICE OF TENNESSEE VALLEY IGUANA PARTY AT SUNDOWN 6-9 pm Wilson Park, Florence Featuring: Iguana Party & Friends Sponsored by: Hospice of Tennessee Valley * Home Instead Senior Care * Shoals Home Health Care *White Glove Cleaning Services * Kay Martin of

Renaissance Realty * ICS Roofing and Construction *Farmers Insurance Agent Mark Holley * Plaxco Chiropractic Associates * Simmons Tire Company * PSI Printers and Stationers * New York Life-Florence Office * Colbert Pharmacy * Alabama Central Credit Union * 1st SGT Salsa * Young Living Essential Oils * Kaleidoscope Florist * Wood Cutz *Dutton’s Bird Houses* Painted Oyster* Twisted Relics * Shirley’s Bows and Face Painting * Name on Rice * Nathan Vegas

MUSIC & FOOD FEST ON THE NORTH COURT MEDIANN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT

6:30-10 pm North Court Median, Florence (alternate rain location Mane Room)Featuring: Kerry Gilbert Band * Jackson NanceSponsored by: Off Campus Bookstore * UNA Alumni Association * Johnson & Johnson LLC * Geo-Source, Inc. * Holt, Mussleman, Morgan &,Alvis *

Watkins, Johnsey Professional Group PC * Moore, Berry & Linville * Wells Fargo Advisors LLC * TVA Community Credit Union * UNA Athletic Department * UNA Foundation * Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area * UNA College of Business * The Mane Room * Simpson’s Collision Repair

COUNTING ON THE MUSIC N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT

6:30-8 pm Patterson , Prince & Associates, 475 S. Seminary St., FlorenceFeaturing: Iron Horse Band, and special guest Nick FosterSponsored by: Patterson, Prince & Associates, CPA

SINGING RIVER DENTISTRY & TUSCUMBIA DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS PRESENT ST. JUDE AND THE BLUESN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT

6:30 until Main Street, Tuscumbia with local restaurants and businesses open with Handy specials throughout the night!Donations to St. Jude Hospital

Featuring: Josh Brannon Band * HitmenSponsored by: Singing River Dentistry - Dr. Jimmy Gardiner, Dr. James Maples, Dr. Glenn Rudolph, Dr. Patrick Wilson

RUBY TIGGS’ GOSPEL CELEBRATION7-9 pm Life Changing House Of Faith, 401 Veterans Dr., FlorenceCost: Admission is free (Free will offering accepted)Featuring: Ruby Tiggs & FriendsSponsored by: Chenaniah Music

AMERICA SINGS7:30 pm First Presbyterian Church, FlorenceCost: $15Featuring: Florence CamerataSponsored by: Florence Camerata

MUSIC ON THE PLAZA7:30-10 pm Love Plaza, Downtown Sheffield on Montgomery AvenueFeaturing: RewindSponsored by: City of Sheffield * Shoals Solid Waste Authority * Rhoda P’s * Edward Jones, Agent Lee Clement * Zoey Belle’s * Miami Ice * Homeside

Restaurant

AN ELEGANT EVENING OF RHAPSODY & BLUES 8 pm Shoals Theatre, Florence Featuring: Mundell Lowe * Robert Redd * Scott Silbert * Chuck Redd * Jim Ferguson * Gary Lamb * Gary Wheat * Sue Matthews * Bill Goodwin *

Howard Lamb * Robert Dixon * Mel Deal * Tom WolfeCost: $15.00Sponsored by: Anderson & Anderson * Local Ford Dealers * Shoals Community Theatre * Regions Bank

SUNSET AT 201 SOUTH COURT STREET8:00 pm Abroms & Associates, P.C, 201 South Court Street, FlorenceFeaturing: The MayflysSponsored by: Ivory Tower, LLC

LISTENING ROOM8-9:30 pm Zodiac Theatre, FlorenceFeaturing: Ike Harris & FriendsSponsored by: Friends of the Festival

HANDY NIGHTS

5-7 pm Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Karen Gruber5-9 pm On The Rocks, Florence – Bugaboo5-9 pm Truly Cigars, Florence – Chris Lucas

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6-9 pm Sweet Peppers, Muscle Shoals – James LeBlac & Angela HackerLegend’s Steakhouse, Florence– Microwave DaveSam’s Sports Bar, Florence – Kent DuChaine

7-10 pm Champy’s, Muscle Shoals – Kirk Russell7-11 pm City Hardware, Florence – Rob Aldridge Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence –Mary Mason Band 7:30-10:30pm Flobama, Florence – Travis Wammack Band and The Snakeman Band8-11 pm Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Gary Nichols8pm-12am French Quarter, Sheffield – Stacy Mitchhart, Big Mike Griffin9:30 pm-1:30 am On the Rocks, Florence – Bad Brad and the Sipsey Slims10:30 pm-1:30 amFlobama, Florence – Driftwood Jones

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 JAZZ IT UP WITH TRASH

N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT10 am Rogersville Public Library, RogersvilleFeaturing: Hands-on activities making musical instruments from recycled materials / for ages 3 and olderSpecial Guest: Microwave DaveSponsored by: Rogersville Public Library * Keep the Shoals Beautiful *Shoals Earth Month Inc.

MASTER CLASS10:30 am-Noon Counts Brothers Music, Muscle ShoalsFeaturing: Jim Seales * 3 Wheel DriveSponsored by: Counts Brothers Music

LUNCH BREAK11 am-2 pm Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – Christian Turner11:30 am-2:30 pm Flobama, Florence – Bill Goodwin & Friends

MUSIC AND MUNCHIN’ IN MUSCLE SHOALS

11:30 am-1:30 pm Gattman Park Recreation Center, Muscle ShoalsCost: Event is free (lunch available for purchase)Featuring: CC JagsSponsored by: City of Muscle Shoals

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH NORBET PUTNAM

2 pm Florence Lauderdale Public Library, FlorenceCost: Free (Lunch available for purchase at Bookmarks Café in the Library)Featuring: Legendary Muscle Shoals Music bassist Norbert Putnam

(Come and hear Norbert Putnam tell about early days of Muscle Shoals music and Rock-N-Roll icons such as Elvis Presley) spacingSponsored by: Friends of the Library

W.C. HANDY: JAZZ MELODIES2 pm Merrill Gardens, Florence Featuring: Thompson Trio Sponsored by: Merrill Gardens

HANDY AFTERNOON BREAK4-6 pm Flobama, Florence Featuring: Haystax, featuring Robert Buitinkof the band Acoustrio Sponsored by: Flobama

LISTENING ROOM5-6:30 pm Zodiac Theatre, FlorenceFeaturing: Mundell Lowe QuartetSponsored by Friends of the Festival

EVENING OF SONG 6 pm First Presbyterian Church, FlorenceFeaturing: First Presbyterian Church Choir and Friends under the direction of Rebecca RockhillSponsored by: First Presbyterian Church, Florence

NORTH WOOD ROCKS THE BLOCK

N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT6-8 pm North Wood United Methodist Church, Florence

Bring your lawn chair or blankets * Food available.Featuring: Eric EssixSponsored by: North Wood United Methodist Church

AN EVENING OF INSPIRATIONAL SONG AT HANDY’S CHURCHGreater St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, Florence

6 pm Handy’s Community Choir w/ Gabrielle Fuqua, Laurence “Blinky” Walden

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8 pm Handy’s Community Choir w/ Gabrielle Fuqua, Laurence “Blinky” WaldenTransportation: 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm - Free Shuttle from Downtown Florence Parking Deck Sponsored by: Greater St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, Florence

LADIES SING THE BLUES6-8:30 pm Stephano’s Southland, SheffieldFeaturing: Christine Ohlman and Jan Gullett with Special Guest Kelvin HollySponsored by: Stephano’s Southland

220 SLIM AND THE CACTUS COWBOYS6-9 pm Singing River Brewery, FlorenceFeaturing: 220 Slim and the Cactus Cowboys, featuring: Mickey Buckins, Terry Richardson, John Stokes, and Mark CookSponsored by: Bernard Borosky, MD * Shoals Radiology Associates

OH!MUSIC AT OH!BRYAN’S6-9 pm Oh!Bryans Family Steakhouse, TuscumbiaFeaturing: Denise Thimes & FriendsSponsored by: Oh!Bryan’s Family Steakhouse * The Pace Family

HANDY PRAISE AND WORSHIP6:30 pm Marriott Shoals Conference Center, Florence

(Doors Open at 5:30 pm)Cost:  Free AdmissionMusic by: Lenny Leblanc, The Bakers, Natalie AskewSponsored by: St. James United Methodist Church * Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa

LISTENING ROOM6:45-8:15 pm Zodiac Theatre, FlorenceFeaturing: Jim Ferguson & FriendsSponsored by: SunTrust Bank * Friends of the Festival * Selwyn Jones

BLUES ON THE BLUFFN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT

7:30-10 pm Standpipe Park, North Montgomery Avenue, SheffieldFeaturing: Wildwood RuminatorsSponsored by: Sheffield Redevelopment Authority * Leigh, King & Associates * Hardeman Properties * Sheffield Utilities

SING-A-LONG BURLESQUE AT PEGASUS8-10 pm Pegasus Records, FlorenceCost: $10 (a limited number of pre-sale tickets available. For info, call 256-767-4340)Featuring: Basement Burlesque presents a Sing-A-Long!Sponsored by: Pegasus Records * Basement Burlesque

GETTING ON DOWN AT THE WILLIE GREEN CENTER 8-10 pm Willie Green Recreation Center, TuscumbiaFeaturing: Dorothy Cole as ‘Tina Turner’ * Off The ChainSponsored by: Shoals Solid Waste Development * Firestone Building Products * Councilman George Johnson * Mayor Bill Shoemaker

LISTENING ROOM 8:30-10 pm Zodiac Theatre, FlorenceFeaturing: Gary Wheat & FriendsSponsored by: Friends of the Festival

HANDY NIGHTS 5-7 pm Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Bryon Green

Carriage Wine and Market, Florence – Christopher-Joel Carter Trio5-9 pm On The Rocks, Florence – Drumb and Drumber6-9 pm Rosie’s, Florence – Kerry Gilbert Band Legends Steakhouse, Florence – Mary Mason Band6:30-9:30 pm Flobama, Florence – James LeBlanc & Angela Hacker UMI’s, Florence – The Midnighters7-10 pm Champy’s, Muscle Shoals – Shoals Blues Band

Rising Crust Pizza, Florence – N.C. Thurman, and Friends7-11 pm City Hardware, Florence – Microwave Dave

Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – The Pine Hill Haints8-11 pm Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Mitch Mann9pm-12am French Quarter, Sheffield – MissUsed9:30 pm-1:30 am On The Rocks, Florence – Sonny Moorman Group10:30 pm-1:30 am Flobama, Florence – Jay Burgess and Friends

THURSDAY, JULY 23

JAZZ IT UP WITH TRASH N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT

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10 am Muscle Shoals Public Library, Muscle ShoalsFeaturing: Hands-on activities making musical instruments from recycled materials / for ages 3 and olderSpecial Guest: Microwave DaveSponsored by: Muscle Shoals Public Library * Keep the Shoals Beautiful *Shoals Earth Month Inc. * Shoals Solid Waste Authority

LUNCH WITH THE TUSCUMBIA CIVITAN CLUB11 am -1pm Helen Keller Public Library, TuscumbiaCost: Public is welcome (lunch available for $5.00)Music by: Focus 5 (of Muscle Shoals High School) Sponsored by: Tuscumbia Civitan Club * ICS Roofing

LUNCH BREAK11 am-2 pm Rosie’s, Florence – Ray Reach Trio Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – Michael "Supe" Granda (of the Ozark Mtn. Daredevils)11:30am-1:30pm Champy’s, Sheffield – Big Mike Griffin

LAMB BY THE RIVER11:30 am-1 pm Burrell Slater High School Gym, Florence

(11:30 – noon Learning About Lamb * Noon-1 pm Lunch & Music)Cost: Lunch - $12 tickets (available at LambByTheRiverRSVP@gmail.com or 256-383-1446) Music by: Off The ChainSponsored by: Northwest Alabama RC&D * Music Preservation Society, Inc. * American Lamb Board

MUSIC AT PARK PLACE

12:30-2 pm Park Place, SheffieldFeaturing: Mitch MannSponsored by: City of Sheffield * Medical Center Pharmacy * Rhoda P’s * Leigh, King & Associates * Sheffield Redevelopment Authority

HANDS ON WITH JUSTIN JOHNSON2 pm Florence Lauderdale Public Library, Florence

Lunch available for purchase at Bookmarks Café in the LibraryFeaturing: Justin Johnson (Put your hands on the strings of a Cigar Box Guitar and learn about playing these unique American Roots Instruments)Sponsored by: Friends of the Library

MUSIC AT BURRELL SCHOOL MUSEUM2-4pm Burrell Slater Museum, FlorenceCost: Free Music by: Denise Thimes & FriendsSponsored by: Burrell Slater Alumni Association

MUSIC & REFRESHMENTS AT KEESTONE2 pm Keestone of Florence, 201 N. Cedar St., FlorenceCost: Free (complimentary hors d’oervres)Featuring: Thompson TrioSponsored by: Keestone of Florence Senior Community

BLUES-N-BREAD PUDDING3-4:30 pm Sheffield Public Library, SheffieldFeaturing: All-Star Combo featuring Robert ReddSponsored by: Claunch’s Café * Morgan Stanley * Valley Credit Union * Friends of the Sheffield Library

LISTENING ROOM 5-6:30 pm Zodiac Theatre, FlorenceFeaturing: John McAndrewSponsored by: Friends of the Festival * Gonce & Messer, Attorneys

MUSIC IN THE PARK WITH DOC & FRIENDS5-7 pm Rosenbaum Park, FlorenceMusic by: Doc & Friends, featuring Howell Sledge and Leah Bush; John Scarborough, Jacob Lovell, Rodger Enloe, Don Rickard, Rick Corum,

Rhee Perry and Brian PutmanSponsored by: Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital * Shoals Hospital

BILLY REID PRESENTS5-7 pm Billy Reid, FlorenceFeaturing: In store entertainment Mando SaenzSponsored by: Billy Reid

RICK HALL “THE MAN FROM MUSCLE SHOALS” BOOK SIGNING5-7 pm Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area Governor O’Neal’s House, 468 North Court Street, FlorenceCost: Free (Books available for purchase)Featuring: Rick Hall autographing his book “The Man From Muscle Shoals: My Journey From Shame to FAME” Sponsored by: Friends of Rick Hall

COTTAGE FRONT PORCH “SWING!”5:30 pm Columbia Cottage Assisted Living, Florence

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Featuring: Rewind(Seating on the lawn, so bring chairs and quilts. Hot dog supper and drinks provided. )

Sponsored by: Columbia Cottage Assisted Living

MUSIC AT THE MICHAEL CENTER5:30-7:30 pm Michael Center, 1001 17th Street, SheffieldFeaturing: Dorothy Cole as ‘Tina Turner’ * PowerpointSponsored by: Medical Center Pharmacy * ICS Roofing * Rebecca Hovater, State Farm Insurance * Sheffield Utilities

CHURCHIN’ DOWN THE STREET GOSPEL CONCERT6 pm St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 220 E. Alabama Street, FlorenceFeaturing: Quad Cities Mass Choir Directed by Aaron FreemanSponsored by: Auto Doc * A & N Property Maintenance * Bank Independent * Campbell’s Collision Service * Cardiovascular Institute of the Shoals *

Clevon Thirkill and C Properties LLC * Colbert Farmer’s Cooperative, Inc. * Danny Pettus * Emmanuel Christian Center, Leighton AL * First M.B. Church, Town Creek * Ghassan Abu Said, MD of the Heart Health Center * God’s School of Medicine-Rev. Pat Smith * Gus Garrard, State Farm Insurance * Higher Ground Productions * Hickory Hills Dental * Jamey’s Cut & Style * Melissa Henson at Long Lewis of the Shoals * Occupational Solutions Group, LLC * Party Plus * Phil Wiggington, State Farm Insurance Home * Skipworth Tax Service, LLC * St. Mark M.B. Church * Thompson and Son Funeral Home

MAGNOLIA CONCERTS6-8:00 pm Magnolia Church of Christ, FlorenceFeaturing: Shoals Concert BandSponsored by: Magnolia Church of Christ

BEALE STREET BLUESN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT(in case of rain, location moved to Burrell Gym)

6:30-8:30 pm Lewis Field, FlorenceFeaturing: Shirley Rowell and FriendsSponsored by: The Beale Street Committee * City of Florence * Councilman Dave Smith * Plant Peddlers of the Shoals * Johnson’s Cleaners *

Bunyan”s BBQ * Lauderdale County Democratic Executive Committee * Lauderdale County Alabama Democratic Conference * Mitchell’s Bail Bonding * John’s Package Store

LISTENING ROOM

6:45-8:15 pm Zodiac Theatre, FlorenceFeaturing: Rene Koopman & FriendsSponsored by: Shoals Community Theatre * Friends of the Festival * Gonce & Associates

HOSPICE OF THE SHOALS PRESENTS THE FIVE JETS7 pm Shoals Theatre, FlorenceCost: $10 per person ($5 for children under twelve)Featuring: The Five JetsSponsored by: Hospice of the Shoals (the First and Only Not For Profit Hospice in the Shoals Area)

EVENING AT THE ROXY WITH THE GREAT PRETENDERS7 pm Roxy Theatre, RussellvilleCost: $5 / children younger than 6 freeFeaturing: The Great Pretenders Variety ShowSponsored by: Franklin County Arts Council * Franklin County Times * Russellville Gas, Electric & Water Boards * Valley State Bank * Sinclair

Lawrence Insurance* Lanny Norris, State Farm Insurance* Bedford, Rogers & Bowling, Attys * Abstract & Appraisal, Wanda Myrick * Troy & Brenda Oliver * CB&S Bank * Clark Pulley Co. * William & Debbie Nale * Susie Hovater Malone * 1st Metro Bank * Community Spirit Bank * Strickland & Barksdale CPA * Bank Independent * Franklin County Chamber of Commerce * Franklin Electric Co-Op * Family Pharmacy * Russellville Drugs * Gene & Freida Ellison * WGOL/Franklin Free Press * Hester Printing * Big Star * Mr. & Mrs. Greg McCain * Franklin County Judge Barry Moore * Audry’s * Jack & Josie Dugan * David & Melissa Grissom * David & Kim Palmer * Gary & Barbara Cummings * Yogi’s Foodco * Wood Thompson Insurance * Sherry & Tim Trapp, Farmers Insurance * G & G Steel

DINNER & LIVE MUSIC WITH OFF THE CHAIN7-11 pm Underwood-Petersville Community Center, FlorenceCost: $20 advance, $25 at door; includes dinner (Dick Howell’s Barbeque & Rhoda P’s) served between 7pm -9 pm / Reserved tables of six

available for $150Tickets available at Pegasus Records (Tennessee Street, Florence) and Wear-House Clothiers (Cloverdale Rd., Florence)

Featuring: Off the Chain Band * Kenn Orr a/k/a KO (opening act)Sponsored by: Donnie and Melissa Dollerson * Alabama Tax Service * Beth Pirtle, CRC Realty * Mitchell Printing * Shoals Plastic Surgery * Howell and

Paulette Sledge * Full Life Women’s Center * Spinning Spoke Cycle Hub * Beer, Simon & Asso. * BAM * Nicole Orr Bell * Dr. Stephen Keith * Loaves and Fishes

THE HAIRY KNUCKLES7 pm The Mane Room, FlorenceFeaturing: The Hairy KnucklesSponsored by: Lyons HR

PARTY WITH THE PYGMIES7-11 pm Singing River Brewery, FlorenceCost: $20 for ages 21 and up, $15 for ages 20 and underFeaturing: The Velcro Pygmies

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Sponsored by: City Hardware & Ricatoni’s

CHURCHIN’ ACROSS THE RIVER7:30 pm First Missionary Baptist Church, SheffieldFeaturing: Alabama Mississippi Gospel Reunion ChoirSponsored by: Reunion Choir Committee * First M.B. Church, Sheffield

MUSIC ON THE PLAZA

N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT7:30-10 pm Love Plaza- Montgomery & Alabama Avenue intersection, SheffieldFeaturing: The HitmenSponsored by: Shoals Solid Waste Authority * Rhoda P’s * Sheffield Hardware * Edward Jones, Agent Lee Clement* Homeside Restaurant * Miami Ice

* Zoey Belle’s

THE DECOYS FEATURING CHRISTINE OHLMAN7:30 pm Cypress Lakes Country Club, Muscle ShoalsFeaturing: Christine Ohlman with the Decoys featuring Kelvin Holly, Scott Boyer, N.C. Thurman, Mike Dillon, Jimmy Clay, Brad GuinSponsored by: Shoals Solid Waste Authority* City of Muscle Shoals

REDMOUTH REVUE AT RIVERTOWN COFFEE8 pm Wilson Park, FlorenceFeaturing: RedmouthSponsored by: Rivertown Coffee

JAMMIN’ AT THE JAMESON9 pm-mn Jameson Inn Hotel and Convention Center, SheffieldFeaturing: Just A Few CatsSponsored by: Colbert County Commission * Shoals Solid Waste Authority

HANDY NIGHTS 5-7 pm Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Max Russell5-8:30 pm Truly Cigars, Florence - Bugaboo5-9 pm Chick-Fil-A/Cox Creek Pkwy, Florence (The Outside Location) – Spencer Murphy

On The Rocks, Florence – Dirt Star6-9 pm Rosie’s, Florence – The Midnighters

Legends Steakhouse, Florence – Denise Thimes and FriendsSam’s Sports Bar, Florence – Big Mike Griffin

6:30-9:30 pm UMI’s, Florence – Microwave Dave and The Nukes Flobama, Florence – 3 Wheel Drive 7-9 pm Carriage Wine and Market, Florence – Christopher-Joel Carter Trio7-10 pm Champy’s, Muscle Shoals – The Sonny Moorman Trio

Logans’s, Muscle Shoals – James LeBlanc & Angela Hacker7-11 pm Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – Kent DuChaine

City Hardware, Florence – Michael "Supe" Granda (of the Ozark Mtn. Daredevils) and the Sandwiches8-11 pm Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Dave Anderson 9 pm-12am French Quarter, Sheffield – Eric Essix9:30 pm-1:30am On The Rocks, Florence – The Fiddleworms10:30 pm-1:30 am Flobama, Florence – Johnny Holland and The Bama Jammers

FRIDAY, JULY 24HANDY LUNCH

11 am-2 pm Rosie’s, Florence – Howard Lamb & FriendsRicatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – Christian Turner

11:30-2:30 pm Flobama, Florence – Microwave Dave

MUSIC ON THE CITY HALL LAWNN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT

11 am-1 pm Sheffield City Hall Lawn, SheffieldFeaturing: The Blue Navigators

Sponsored by: Leigh, King & Associates * Hardeman Properties * City of Sheffield * Sheffield Kiwanis * Joe Keenum Excavating & Construction * Bill Alexander, State Farm Insurance

MOUNT MORIAH HANDY FEST FISH FRY11am-6 pm Mt. Moriah P.B. Church, FlorenceFeaturing: Denise Thimes & Friends * Rod Fuqua & FriendsSponsored by: Mt. Moriah P.B. Church

BOOK TALK & PERFORMANCE: THE MUSCLE SHOALS LEGACY OF FAME BY AUTHOR BLAKE ELLS11:30 am-2 pm Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, Florence

Lunch available for purchase at Bookmarks Café in the LibraryFeaturing: Talks by Author Blake Ells and by studio owner and producer Jimmy NuttPerformance: Berry Billings and Alecia ElliottSponsored by: Friends of the Library

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SWAMPFEST SONGWRITER SHOWCASE SERIES #3: MICKEY BUCKINS & JERRY MCGEE’S MUSCLE SHOALS SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE REUNION

3-5 pm Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center Gallery, FlorenceMusic by: Mickey Buckins * Jerry McGee * Max Russell * Andreas Werner (Accompanist)Sponsored by: Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center

RIVERSIDE JAZZ5-10 pm McFarland Park, Florence /Rain location Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum

N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENTFeaturing: Bay City Brass Band * Kuumba * Trojan Drive Jazz Band (of Muscle Shoals High School) * Levon * Power Point * Denise Thimes &

Friends * Dee Lucas & Band * Holli Mosley * Alvin Garrett & Just A Few Cats * Christine Ohlman * ReplayTransportation: Free shuttle from Florence Parking Deck to McFarland ParkSponsored by: City of Florence * Sutherland Sight & Sound

LISTENING ROOM6-7:30 pm Zodiac Theatre, FlorenceFeaturing: Tim Goodwin & FriendsSponsored by: SunTrust * Friends of the Festival

 7th ANNUAL FULLER HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING MASSIVELY COOL INDOOR STREET FESTIVAL

6 pm Marriott Shoals Conference Center, FlorenceCost: $14 with buffet, $8 without buffet (tickets available at the door)Music by: Kerry Gilbert * Jackson Nance * Rewind

Sponsored by: Fuller Heating and Air Conditioning * Mary Lear, REALTOR® at Bellator Real Estate & Development * Big River Broadcasting * Alabama Tourism * Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa

DEMPSEY FOUNDATION OF RED BAY HOSPITAL DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION BLUESWeatherford Centre, 303 4th Ave. Southeast, Red Bay 35582

Cost: $75.00 per person – Includes Dinner6:30 pm Ferris York & Sledge (Gathering for Silent Auction)7:30 pm Dinner8:15pm Show – Featuring: Off The Chain Sponsored by: Dempsey Foundation of Red Bay Hospital

14th ANNUAL ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVER6-10 pm Joe Wheeler State Park, RogersvilleFeaturing: Dorothy Cole as ‘Tina Turner’Sponsored by: Joe Wheeler State Park * Florence Lauderdale Tourism

AN EVENING OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC7-9 pm Robert M. Guillot University Center, University of North Alabama, Florence

Heavy Indian Hors D’oeuvres servedFeaturing: Ustad Shafaat Khan (sitar, tabla,vocal) * Coco Bastien (sitar/vocal)* Mathew Megraw (tabla)Cost: A Fundraising Event for UNA Students: Donate generously and make a difference in the life of a UNA Student.Sponsored by: Organized by the Shoals Indian and South Asian Association and UNA Foundation TBD

SHOALS PRAISE & WORSHIP CHOIR HANDY CONCERT7 pm Woodmont Baptist Church, 2001 Darby Drive, Florence 35630Featuring: Shoals Praise & Worship ChoirSponsored by: Shoals Praise & Worship Choir

PARK AND SOULN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT

7-9 pm Wilson Park, FlorenceFeaturing: CCJagsSponsored by: Cook’s Pest Control

LISTENING ROOM7:45-9:15 pm Zodiac Theatre, FlorenceFeaturing: Sue Matthews and Robert Redd and friendsSponsored by: Friends of the Festival

JAY & THE LONELY STRANGERS8 pm The Mane RoomFeaturing: Jay & The Lonely StrangersSponsored by: Lyons HR

CABARET8 pm Doors open at North Alabama State Fair, Building #3, 65 Sportsplex Drive, Muscle Shoals 356619 pm-1 am Cabaret begins!Featuring: Entice Band from Nashville, TennesseeCost: $15 in advance / $20 day of event

For Tickets call: 256-766-7642 or 256-412-0316 or 256-648-6412 or 256-412-6961Sponsored by: BUDWEISER * Emmitt Jimmar * Myron & Sherry Hughes* Tax Mart * Glenda K. Williams * Brian & Chiquita Suggs *

James (Toby) Jackson * C-N-D Hair Care

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HANDY NIGHTS 5-7 pm Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Drumb and Drumber5-8 pm 360 Grille, Florence – Harvey Thompson trio5-9 pm Chick-Fil-A/Cox Creek Pkwy, Florence (The Outside Location) – Andrew Harper

On The Rocks, Florence – Rob Aldridge6-9 pm Rosie’s, Florence – Tremayne

360 Grille, Florence – Harvey Thompson, Jr.6-10 pm Cajuns, Florence – Snake Man Band f/Travis Wammack6:30-9:30 pm The Dish, Florence- Doc & Friends

Flobama, Florence- Big Mike Griffin7-9 pm Carriage Wine and Market, Florence – Christopher -Joel Carter Trio7-10 pm Ami’s, Sheffield – Midnighters

Logans’s, Florence – Sonny Moorman7-11 pm City Hardware, Florence – Pine Hill Haints8-11 pm Swampers/Marriott Shoals, Florence – Amy McCarley

Champy’s Muscle Shoals – Hitmen8 pm-mn Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – Microwave Dave9pm-12am French Quarter, Sheffield – Kozmic Mama9:30 pm-1:30am On the Rocks, Florence – CBDB10:30pm-1:30am Flobama, Florence – The Springs

SATURDAY, JULY 25MARKET PLACE AT HERITAGE

9 am-3 pm Heritage Christian University Auditorium, FlorenceCost: $5.00 per person / free for children 5 and under (Tickets will be available at the door)

Items and food are available for purchase. 11 am-12 pm featuring Pine Hill Haints1 pm-2 pm: featuring Pine Hill HaintsSponsored by: Heritage Associates

MISS NORTH ALABAMA AND MISS TROPICAL DREAM GIRLS BEAUTY PAGEANT The Florence Coliseum

10:00 am Registration11:00 am Two Pageants! One Stage! 26 Crowns! Categories: Baby Miss (0-11 months); Wee Miss (1-2); Tiny Miss (3-4); Petite Miss (5-7); Little Miss (8-10); Teen Miss (11-13); Miss (14 and up)Sponsored by: Melanie Shonta Turner & Purposeful Pageant Productions https://www.facebook.com/purposefulpageantproductions

STREET STRUT & PARADEN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT

10 am Wilson Park, Florence(Rain location – Florence Mall)

Cost: Free to participate in the parade, (registration requested) To Register, please call the Festival Office at 256-766-7642 or Gwen Woods at 256-412-0316 or e-mail Gwen at gwenwoods02@comcast.netPrizes for the best Strutters

Music by Bay City Brass Band * Thompson Trio * Johnson High School Band * Sheffield High School Band “Sound of the Shoals Marching Band Sponsored by: Rhoda P’s Catering * Lauderdale County Community Development Commission

HANDY LUNCH11 am-2 pm Legend’s Steakhouse, Florence - Dorothy Cole as “Tina Turner”

Rosie’s, Florence – Ken Watters & Friends Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – All Star Jazz with Gary Lamb & Friends

City Hardware, Florence – Tosha Hill

LISTENING ROOM: CLASSICAL BLUES Noon-1:30 pm Zodiac Theatre, Florence Featuring: Microwave Dave * Phil Weaver * Ingrid SpakovskySponsored by: Shoals Community Theatre * Friends of the Festival

FILM SCREENING: MUSCLE SHOALS (2013)2 pm University of North Alabama Communications Building, Room 131, FlorenceCost: FreeFeaturing: Showing of the documentary of Muscle Shoals, the Movie, a biography and historical drama (presented in surround sound)Sponsored by: University of North Alabama College of Arts & Sciences

PICKUP SHTICKS2 pm Temple B’nai Israel, 201 E. Hawthorne, FlorenceFeaturing: Nancy Tunick * Scott Whitehead & FamilySponsored by: Temple B’nai Israel

LISTENING ROOM2-3:30 pm Zodiac Theatre, FlorenceFeaturing Mark Lanter & FriendsSponsored by: Shoals Community Theatre * Friends of the Festival

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ACOUSTIC BLUEGRASS GOSPEL JAM2-4 pm Shoals Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Cox Creek, Florence

Free refreshments. Come to play, sing, or just listen. All playing levels welcome. Acoustic instruments only.Featuring: Lidabell and the Slackers Bluegrass BandSponsored by: Shoals Seventh-Day Adventist Church

SWAMPFEST SONGWRITER SHOWCASE SERIES #4: 21ST CENTURY MUSCLE SHOALS SOUND3-5 pm Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center Gallery, FlorenceMusic by: Russell Mefford * Mitch Mann * Andreas Werner * Jimmy Nutt (Accompanist)Sponsored by: Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center

LISTENING ROOM4-5:30 pm Zodiac Theatre, Florence Featuring: Sonny Harris & FriendsSponsored by: Shoals Community Theatre * Friends of the Festival

FROM HYMNS TO NOW5-7 pm First Baptist Church College Avenue, RussellvilleFeaturing: Revisiting hymns through the ages * Guest soloists and combined choirsSponsored by: Ruby Tiggs * Ella West * Danyelle Hillman * Brenda Freeman

HEADLINER CONCERT7 pm Norton Auditorium, University of North Alabama, FlorenceFeaturing: Booker T. Jones with special guest Lee Roy Parnell For information visit www.wchandymusicfestival.com Cost: $40 general admission available on-line at http://wchandyfest.ticketleap.com * Handy Headquarters (217 East Tuscaloosa Street,

Florence) / Counts Brothers Music, Pegasus Records, Handy Headquarters, or at http://wchandyfest.ticketleap.com/booker-t-jones/$150 VIP packages available at Counts Brothers Music and Pegasus Records. See Handy Headquarters for more information.

Sponsored by: Music Preservation Society, Inc. * Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa * Shoals Solid Waste Authority * Colbert County Commission * TVA * University of North Alabama University Events * Coca Cola Bottling Company * Quad-Cities Carwash & Limousine * Rhoda P’s Catering

THE BIGGEST HANDY TEEN PARTY8 pm Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum, FlorenceCost: $5 per personFeaturing: DJ V.A. on the turntables * Panama City Dance Off * Laser Lights * Prizes

For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/distinguishedproductionSponsored by: Distinguished Productions * I Promise to Graduate Program * Distinguished Young Men

HANDY NIGHTS5-8 pm 360 Grille, Florence – Harvey Thompson duo6-9 pm Rosie’s, Florence – The Decoys

Legend’s Steakhouse, Florence – Mojo Risin’6:30-9:30 pm The Dish, Florence- Doc & Friends

Flobama, Florence – Daryl Aldridge7-10 pm Rising Crust Pizza, Florence – Home Brew8-11 pm Champy’s, Muscle Shoals – Replay featuring Steve Price

Swampers/Marriott Shoals, Florence – Blue Mother Tupelo8-mn City Hardware, Florence – Christian Turner9pm-12am French Quarter, Sheffield – Midnighters9:30 pm-1:30 am On The Rocks, Florence – Local Saints10:30 pm-1:30 am Flobama, Florence – Second Creek

HANDY JAM

9 pm-Until Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – ALL-STAR JAM

SUNDAY, JULY 26THE BLUE NAVIGATORS

11 am Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Shoals, 1332 N. Pine St., FlorenceFeaturing: The Blue NavigatorsSponsored by: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Shoals

GOSPEL ON THE CORNER AT COLLEGE & BEVERLY2-4 pm Southwest Corner of W College Street and Beverly Avenue, FlorenceFeaturing: Howell Sledge * Renewed A Capella Singers * Spiritual Starlights * Voices of Harmony * Miracles of Joy * Reggie Thomas & FriendsSponsored by: City of Florence * Florence Utilities * Bunyan’s BBQ * Nu-Look Barber Shop * Lauderdale County Democratic Executive Committee*

Florence Councilman Dave Smith * Wilson Food Center * Lauderdale County Alabama Democratic Conference * VIP’s Travel Services * Bridges Brite Ideas Florist and Nail Spa * Mitchell’s Bail Bonding * Herman’s Cut & Style

SWINGING RIVER JAZZ6 pm First Baptist Church, FlorenceFeaturing: Swinging River Jazz BandSponsored by: First Baptist Church, Florence

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THE GOSPEL OF PERCY SLEDGE (A TRIBUTE TO PERCY SLEDGE)6 pm Galilee MB Church, LeightonFeaturing: Howell “Flipper” Sledge * Renewed * Rev. Jerry Reeves & Galilee Church * Orr Sisters * Gospel Harmoneers * Christine Ohlman

& other special guestsSponsored by: Friends and Family of the late Percy Sledge

HANDY NIGHT8-11 pm Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – McKenzie Lockhart

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HANDY FESTIVAL WEEK EXTRAS

Added Attractions

MUSEUMS

Belle Mont MansionCook Lane, Tuscumbia9 am-4 pm Thursday – Saturday; 1-5 pm Sunday Admission charged (groups of 10 or more)256-381-5052 / 256-637-8513

Children’s Museum of the Shoals2810 Darby Drive, Florence10 am-4:30 pm Thursday- SaturdayAdmission: $4 adults and children over the age of 2/Free for under 2 256-765-0500 www.shoalschildrensmuseum.org Frank Lloyd Wright-Rosenbaum House601 Riverview Drive, Florence10 am-4 pm Tuesday-Saturday; 1-4 pm SundayAdmission: $8 adults/ $5 students, seniors (62+), groups of 10 or more For group reservations call 256-740-8899 or www.florenceal.org

Ivy Green, Helen Keller Birthplace300 North Commons, Tuscumbia8:30 am-4:00 pm Monday-Saturday/ closed SundayAdmission: $6 Adults, $5 military & seniors, $4 college students,

$3 children ages 5-18, free kids under 5256- 383-4066 www.helenkellerbirthplace.org

Pope’s Tavern Museum203 Hermitage Drive, Florence10 am-4 pm Tuesday-SaturdayAdmission: $2 adults/ .50 children under 12256-760- 6439 www.florenceal.org

W.C. Handy Home & Museum620 W. College St., Florence10 am-4 pm Tuesday-SaturdayAdmission: $2 adults/ .50 children under 12256-760-6434 www.florenceal.org

Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts217 E. Tuscaloosa St., Florence9 am-4 pm Monday-FridayAdmission: Free256-760-6379 www.florenceal.org

Red Bay Museum (not yet confirmed 2015)110 Fourth St. SE, Red Bay1:30-4 pm Tuesday and Thursday and by appointmentSpecial Music ExhibitsAdmission: $5 adults/$3 groups & students1-256-356-8758 or www.redbaymuseum.org

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EXHIBITS

Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts217 East Tuscaloosa Street- FlorenceMostly Blues - Art With a Musical Flair, Exhibition July 6 – August 6Entries in the official W.C. Handy Music Festival Design CompetitionMonday-Friday 9am-4pm / Saturday July 25 10am-12:30pmFree admission

Tennessee Valley Museum of Art Art Works ’15511 North Water Street, Tuscumbia Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 pm-3:00 pmWeekdays Admission: $5.00 adults/ $3:00 Children/ Group rates availableSundays Admission: Free

Florence - Lauderdale Public Library 350 North Wood Avenue, FlorenceGenerations of Muscle Shoals Music Exhibit Curated by the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library Digital Archives

Marriott Shoals Conference Center10 Hightower Place, FlorenceDaily audio of music recorded in the Shoals

Florence-Lauderdale Tourism & Visitor Center200 Jim Spain Drive (McFarland Park, Florence)Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pmMuscle Shoals Musical Heritage ExhibitFree admission

TOURS

Tennessee Valley Historical Society presents “Historic Florence Trolley Tours”. Air-conditioned trolley with cushioned seats. Tours depart from the Florence/Lauderdale Tourism Office & Visitor Center in McFarland Park on both days.  

Friday, July 24 - 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.Tennessee Valley Historical Society presents “Up From Slavery Historic Florence Trolley Tours”, conducted by Lee Freeman who will share his knowledge of the history of the African American community in Florence. These tours will include churches, schools, businesses and prominent individuals.

Saturday, July 25 - 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.Tennessee Valley Historical Society presents "Signs of the Past Historic Florence Trolley Tours” conducted by Dr. David Curott, and featuring a variety of historical locations in Florence. This tour will include sites discussed in his book "Signs of the Past; a Pictorial History of Lauderdale and Colbert County, Alabama."

Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students, and free for children small enough to sit in their parents laps. To reserve a seat, call Florence/Lauderdale Tourism at 256-740-4141.  All proceeds go to provide scholarships to local high school students.

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SHOWS

SUMMER STOCK AT THE RITZ THEATRE PRESENTS: South Pacific

July 16-18, 23, 24, 7:30 pm (For tickets call 256-383-0533)

TENNESSEE VALLEY MUSEUM OF ART

July 19-31 Featuring: Art Works: National Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibit

THE END, THEATREAll audience, all Shows $5 (unless marked otherwise) * No alcohol allowed

July 17, 9 pm Featuring: Monsoon, Bikini Atol, Chiefton

July 18, 9 pm Featuring: Your Boys, New Wave Rebellion, Dogwood Vandals, Skilled Youngstas

July 19, 7 pm Featuring: Daikaiju, Isaac, Random Conflict, An Abstract Theory

July 21, 2 pm (Cost: $10.00)Featuring: Gatekeeper, Tempter, A Legacy Unwritten, Substance, No Convictions, Labyrinth, Brother Wolf, Osara, Poynte (heavy metal show)

July 23, 8 pm Featuring: Boxcar Voices

July 24, 8 pm Featuring: Planet Ink’s 10th Birthday with Red Mouth & Steve Trash

July 25, 8 pm Featuring: Blackfoot Gypsies, Invisible Teardrops, Kal Milk Blu, Judah and the Spooks

July 26, 7 pm Featuring: Cicada Screamers, The Old Souls, Strange Waves, Outta Control

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