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Nov 12 - 22
Frank Brown Songwriters Festival, 25th Annual
Musicians from all over the world bring a variety of music to Alabama's Gulf Coast. Great opportunity for hit writers, aspiring newcomers, and an audience that appreciates great music to come together.
Musicians from all over the world bring a variety of music to Alabama's Gulf Coast. Great opportunity for hit writers, aspiring newcomers, and an audience that appreciates great music to come together.
Nov 21 - 22
Christmas in the Country
Nov 21-22, Tuscumbia Christmas in the Country 256- 446-9324. www.recall-lagrange.00me.net. Free. LaGrange College Site Park--Wagon rides with Santa. Natural live decorations reminiscent of early pioneer Christmases. Purchase homemade baked goods, gifts and Christmas ornaments for the holidays. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m.
Nov 21-22, Tuscumbia Christmas in the Country 256- 446-9324. www.recall-lagrange.00me.net. Free. LaGrange College Site Park--Wagon rides with Santa. Natural live decorations reminiscent of early pioneer Christmases. Purchase homemade baked goods, gifts and Christmas ornaments for the holidays. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m.
Nov 5 - 26
Heritage Alive! November Reading Activities **By reservation only.
Heritage Alive! reading activities are recommended for grades K-3. Scheduled each Thursday in November (Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26) in the Abraham Woods Community Meeting Room of BCRI. Registration is required.
Heritage Alive! reading activities are recommended for grades K-3. Scheduled each Thursday in November (Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26) in the Abraham Woods Community Meeting Room of BCRI. Registration is required.
Nov 27 - 28
Tannehill Crafter's Open House
Nov 27-28, McCalla Tannehill Crafter's Open House 205-477-5711. www.tannehill.org. Admission charged. Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park--The resident Tannehill Crafters' handmade items will be on display and for sale in the log cabins, where they demonstrate their crafts on weekends from Mar.-Nov. The cabins will be decorated for Christmas and refreshments will be served. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nov 27-28, McCalla Tannehill Crafter's Open House 205-477-5711. www.tannehill.org. Admission charged. Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park--The resident Tannehill Crafters' handmade items will be on display and for sale in the log cabins, where they demonstrate their crafts on weekends from Mar.-Nov. The cabins will be decorated for Christmas and refreshments will be served. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nov 1 - 30
A Woman's Work Is Never Done
Nov 1-30, Montgomery A Woman's Work Is Never Done 334-240-4500. www.oldalabamatown.com. Admission charged. Old Alabama Town--Experience the domestic art of housekeeping, spinning and weaving, and cooking in the 19th century. Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nov 1-30, Montgomery A Woman's Work Is Never Done 334-240-4500. www.oldalabamatown.com. Admission charged. Old Alabama Town--Experience the domestic art of housekeeping, spinning and weaving, and cooking in the 19th century. Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dec 1
Homes for the Holidays
Tour select area homes decorated for the holidays during this annual Anniston Museum League fundraiser. The self-driving tour allows participants to visit and enjoy at their own pace. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission charged. 256-237-6766
Tour select area homes decorated for the holidays during this annual Anniston Museum League fundraiser. The self-driving tour allows participants to visit and enjoy at their own pace. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission charged. 256-237-6766
Dec 1
Ticket to Ride: The Rosa Parks Story
Dramatic presentation by Trenton, N.J., actress Doreen Griffin. Free. 7 p.m., Rosa Parks Library and Museum Auditorium. 334-241-8615
Dramatic presentation by Trenton, N.J., actress Doreen Griffin. Free. 7 p.m., Rosa Parks Library and Museum Auditorium. 334-241-8615
Dec 3
Candlelight Evening at Gaineswood
View beautiful Gaineswood by candlelight during this annual Christmas in the Canebrake event co-hosted with Bluff Hall and Lyon Hall. Holiday decorations, delicious confections, Yuletide entertainment and open house tours. Admission charged. 5:30-8 p.m. 334-289-4846
View beautiful Gaineswood by candlelight during this annual Christmas in the Canebrake event co-hosted with Bluff Hall and Lyon Hall. Holiday decorations, delicious confections, Yuletide entertainment and open house tours. Admission charged. 5:30-8 p.m. 334-289-4846
Dec 3 - 5
Holiday Memories
Dec 3-5, Union Springs "Holiday Memories" 334-738-8687. www.unionspringsalabama.com. Admission charged. Red Door Theatre--Heartwarming production of Truman Capote's stories about growing up in Monroeville in the 1930's and the holidays he shared with an spinster cousin. Play, 7 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday with reception immediately following.
Dec 3-5, Union Springs "Holiday Memories" 334-738-8687. www.unionspringsalabama.com. Admission charged. Red Door Theatre--Heartwarming production of Truman Capote's stories about growing up in Monroeville in the 1930's and the holidays he shared with an spinster cousin. Play, 7 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday with reception immediately following.
Dec 5
"Christmas at the Fort," 25th Annual
Join the soldiers as they celebrate a non-commercial Christmas of yesteryear. Watch cooking, candle-dipping, and blacksmith demonstrations. Children can make Christmas ornaments with seashells and other old-time decorations. Admission charged. 9 a.m.-5p.m., historic Fort Gaines. 251-861-6992
Join the soldiers as they celebrate a non-commercial Christmas of yesteryear. Watch cooking, candle-dipping, and blacksmith demonstrations. Children can make Christmas ornaments with seashells and other old-time decorations. Admission charged. 9 a.m.-5p.m., historic Fort Gaines. 251-861-6992
Dec 5
2009 Christmas Parade and Holiday Market
Dec 5, Monroeville Christmas Parade and Holiday Market 251-743-2879. Free. Downtown—Enjoy children's activities and holiday gift sales. 10 a.m.-until.
Dec 5, Monroeville Christmas Parade and Holiday Market 251-743-2879. Free. Downtown—Enjoy children's activities and holiday gift sales. 10 a.m.-until.
Dec 5
Alabama Veterans Museum Open Coffee Call (Athens)
Veterans, families and friends are invited the first Saturday of each month to a Coffee Call and a tour of the museum at no cost (donations are accepted). Short welcome, Star Spangled Banner, Taps and then breakfast (8 am).
Veterans, families and friends are invited the first Saturday of each month to a Coffee Call and a tour of the museum at no cost (donations are accepted). Short welcome, Star Spangled Banner, Taps and then breakfast (8 am).
Dec 5
Christmas on the River
Alabama's Official Tall Ship, the Joshua, will lead festive decorated boats down Dog River in Mobile's oldest boat parade. The boats circle and pass Dog River Bridge as treats are thrown to the cheering crowd. Dusk-8 p.m.
Alabama's Official Tall Ship, the Joshua, will lead festive decorated boats down Dog River in Mobile's oldest boat parade. The boats circle and pass Dog River Bridge as treats are thrown to the cheering crowd. Dusk-8 p.m.
Dec 5
Christmas Tour of Homes
Dec 5, Citronelle Christmas Tour of Homes 251-866-7126. Admission charged. Various homes--Benefit for the Doby-Vann Scholarship. 4-8 p.m.
Dec 5, Citronelle Christmas Tour of Homes 251-866-7126. Admission charged. Various homes--Benefit for the Doby-Vann Scholarship. 4-8 p.m.
Dec 5
City of Columbiana Tour of Homes and Christmas Parade
Dec 5, Columbiana City of Columbiana Tour of Homes and Christmas Parade 205-669-9075, 205-669-5800. Free--Enjoy the Christmas season by touring the homes, shopping, museum tours, and fine dining. Tour of Homes, 1-4 p.m.; parade and tree lighting 5 p.m.
Dec 5, Columbiana City of Columbiana Tour of Homes and Christmas Parade 205-669-9075, 205-669-5800. Free--Enjoy the Christmas season by touring the homes, shopping, museum tours, and fine dining. Tour of Homes, 1-4 p.m.; parade and tree lighting 5 p.m.
Dec 5
Eufaula Christmas Tour of Homes
Stroll downtown through history and witness the magnificence of Eufaula's finest homes all aglow in holiday splendor. Enjoy a seated luncheon or an elegant dinner at the grand historical Shorter Mansion. Free admission. Daylight tours, 1-5 p.m.; twilight tours, 5-8 p.m. 334-687-6664
Stroll downtown through history and witness the magnificence of Eufaula's finest homes all aglow in holiday splendor. Enjoy a seated luncheon or an elegant dinner at the grand historical Shorter Mansion. Free admission. Daylight tours, 1-5 p.m.; twilight tours, 5-8 p.m. 334-687-6664
Dec 5
Holiday Open House Tours
Dec 5, Demopolis Holiday Open House Tours 334-289-4846. www.preserveala.org. Admission charged. Gaineswood Antebellum House Museum--Following the Demopolis Christmas on the River Day Parade, tour the divinely decorated Gaineswood. 1-3 p.m.
Dec 5, Demopolis Holiday Open House Tours 334-289-4846. www.preserveala.org. Admission charged. Gaineswood Antebellum House Museum--Following the Demopolis Christmas on the River Day Parade, tour the divinely decorated Gaineswood. 1-3 p.m.
Dec 5
Hybart House Open House
Dec 5, Monroeville Hybart House Open House 251-575-7433. www.tokillamockingbird.com. Admission charged. Hybart House--Christmas comes alive in this historic house as local shops and clubs have lovingly decorated each room in Christmas grandeur. Proceeds will benefit future landscaping projects to the house by the Monroeville Garden Club. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dec 5, Monroeville Hybart House Open House 251-575-7433. www.tokillamockingbird.com. Admission charged. Hybart House--Christmas comes alive in this historic house as local shops and clubs have lovingly decorated each room in Christmas grandeur. Proceeds will benefit future landscaping projects to the house by the Monroeville Garden Club. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dec 5
Open House & Tea at Masonic Hall
Dec 5, Perdue Hill Open House & Tea at Masonic Hall 251-743-2879. www.monroecountyal.com. Admission charged. Perdue Hill--Open house and tea, tour of historic properties in the Perdue Hill, Claiborne area. 1-5 p.m.
Dec 5, Perdue Hill Open House & Tea at Masonic Hall 251-743-2879. www.monroecountyal.com. Admission charged. Perdue Hill--Open house and tea, tour of historic properties in the Perdue Hill, Claiborne area. 1-5 p.m.
Dec 5
Richards-DAR House Christmas Celebration
Dec 5, Mobile Richards-DAR House Christmas Celebration 251-208-7320. www.richarddarhouse.com. Admission charged. 1860s townhouse decorated for Christmas, giant tree in the parlor, tea and refreshments in the dining room, seasonal music and visits with Santa.
Dec 5, Mobile Richards-DAR House Christmas Celebration 251-208-7320. www.richarddarhouse.com. Admission charged. 1860s townhouse decorated for Christmas, giant tree in the parlor, tea and refreshments in the dining room, seasonal music and visits with Santa.
Dec 5
Step Back in Time
Step Back in Time 256-536-2882. Admission charged. www.burrittonthemountain.com. Burritt on the Mountain--Enjoy games, special activities and sights and sounds monthly at Huntsville's Living History Museum. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Step Back in Time 256-536-2882. Admission charged. www.burrittonthemountain.com. Burritt on the Mountain--Enjoy games, special activities and sights and sounds monthly at Huntsville's Living History Museum. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dec 4 - 6
Interfaith Christmas Nativity Exhibit
Dec 4-6, Montgomery Interfaith Christmas Nativity 334-590-0699. www.montgomerynativity.com. Free. Next to Jeffers Davis High School, 3460 Carter Hill Rd.--1-8 p.m.
Dec 4-6, Montgomery Interfaith Christmas Nativity 334-590-0699. www.montgomerynativity.com. Free. Next to Jeffers Davis High School, 3460 Carter Hill Rd.--1-8 p.m.
Dec 5 - 6
Candlelight Christmas at Oakleigh
Step back in time at the Oakleigh Historic Complex and enjoy a festive 19th-century holiday celebration featuring seasonal music, horse-drawn carriage rides, guided tours, Victorian Santa, exhibitors, and refreshments from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tours by candlelight are from 6:30-8 p.m. Admission charged. 251-432-6161
Step back in time at the Oakleigh Historic Complex and enjoy a festive 19th-century holiday celebration featuring seasonal music, horse-drawn carriage rides, guided tours, Victorian Santa, exhibitors, and refreshments from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tours by candlelight are from 6:30-8 p.m. Admission charged. 251-432-6161
Dec 5 - 6
Christmas at Arlington
Celebrate Arlington Antebellum Home's 52nd anniversary as Birmingham's historic house museum, and see local floral designers transform the interior into replications of Christmas past. 205-780-5656
Celebrate Arlington Antebellum Home's 52nd anniversary as Birmingham's historic house museum, and see local floral designers transform the interior into replications of Christmas past. 205-780-5656
Dec 5 - 6
Holiday Open House
Dec 5-6, Valley Head Holiday Open House 256-635-6863. www.DiscoverLookoutMountain.com. Free. Miracle Pottery & Art Gallery--Watch as Valinda Miracle, a local artist, handcrafts unique pottery and hand-painted art pieces. The gallery will be filled with unique gifts for Christmas giving. Door prizes and refreshments.
Dec 5-6, Valley Head Holiday Open House 256-635-6863. www.DiscoverLookoutMountain.com. Free. Miracle Pottery & Art Gallery--Watch as Valinda Miracle, a local artist, handcrafts unique pottery and hand-painted art pieces. The gallery will be filled with unique gifts for Christmas giving. Door prizes and refreshments.
Dec 5 - 6
Victorian Christmas
Dec 5-6, Mobile Victorian Christmas 251-208-7320. www.richardsdarhouse.com. Admission charged. Richards-DAR House Museum--1860s townhouse turned museum is brought to life with the sounds and smells of Christmas long past. Tasty teas and pastries for all guests and Santa in parlor to brighten a child's eyes under a magnificently decorated Christmas tree. 1-5 p.m.
Dec 5-6, Mobile Victorian Christmas 251-208-7320. www.richardsdarhouse.com. Admission charged. Richards-DAR House Museum--1860s townhouse turned museum is brought to life with the sounds and smells of Christmas long past. Tasty teas and pastries for all guests and Santa in parlor to brighten a child's eyes under a magnificently decorated Christmas tree. 1-5 p.m.
Dec 6
"A Plantation Christmas"
Dec 6, Tuscumbia "A Plantation Christmas" 256-383-0783. www.colbertcoutytourism.org. Admission charged. Belle Mont Mansion, Cook Lane, off Hwy. 43 S.—Holiday event reminiscent of the “Old South” with traditional live decorations, period Christmas music, vintage ballroom dancers, and refreshments at Belle Mont (cir. 1828). 1-5 p.m.
Dec 6, Tuscumbia "A Plantation Christmas" 256-383-0783. www.colbertcoutytourism.org. Admission charged. Belle Mont Mansion, Cook Lane, off Hwy. 43 S.—Holiday event reminiscent of the “Old South” with traditional live decorations, period Christmas music, vintage ballroom dancers, and refreshments at Belle Mont (cir. 1828). 1-5 p.m.
Dec 6
Christmas at the Mansion
Dec 6, Mobile Christmas at the Mansion 251-471-6364. www.braggmichellmansion.com. Admission charged. Bragg-Mitchell Mansion--Come enjoy a delightful holiday afternoon of continuous seasonal and sacred music, refreshments, sleigh rides and lavish holiday decorations. 1-4 p.m.
Dec 6, Mobile Christmas at the Mansion 251-471-6364. www.braggmichellmansion.com. Admission charged. Bragg-Mitchell Mansion--Come enjoy a delightful holiday afternoon of continuous seasonal and sacred music, refreshments, sleigh rides and lavish holiday decorations. 1-4 p.m.
Dec 6
Holiday Homes Tour
Dec 6, Jacksonville Holiday Homes Tour 256-435-7611. Admission charged. Downtown Square and selected homes--Tour homes, meet homeowners and enjoy holiday refreshments. Sponsored by the Jacksonville Arts Council.
Dec 6, Jacksonville Holiday Homes Tour 256-435-7611. Admission charged. Downtown Square and selected homes--Tour homes, meet homeowners and enjoy holiday refreshments. Sponsored by the Jacksonville Arts Council.
Dec 11
Diamond Princess Ball, 4th Annual
Dec 11, Montgomery Diamond Princess Ball 334-240-4500. www.oldalabamatown.com. Admission charged. Old Alabama Town--Handsome dads and pretty young daughters dance the night away at this dress-up event. Wear your tuxedo and pearls and enjoy this annual fundraising event. 6 p.m.
Dec 11, Montgomery Diamond Princess Ball 334-240-4500. www.oldalabamatown.com. Admission charged. Old Alabama Town--Handsome dads and pretty young daughters dance the night away at this dress-up event. Wear your tuxedo and pearls and enjoy this annual fundraising event. 6 p.m.
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