W.C. HANDY FESTIVAL 2015
PRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS
SATURDAY, JULY 11
SWAMPETTE TROLLEY TOURS
Noon -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. Tuscumbia
Cost:
$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 Trio
Sponsored by: Tuscumbia Retail Development, Inc. with GAS Design Center
FESTIVAL EVENTS
FRIDAY, JULY 17
COMMUNITY DRIFT
8:45 am
Cox Creek Parkway Overpass, Florence
SWAMPFEST SONGWRITER SHOWCASE SERIES #1: SWAMP SONGS
3-5 pm
Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center Gallery, Florence
Music by:
Donnie Fritts * Scott Boyer * N.C. Thurman
Sponsored 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, Florence
Featuring:
Drumb & Drumber
Sponsored 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/UNA
7 pm
Parade begins
Sponsored by: Big River Broadcasting
SAX IN THE CITY
7:30 pm
Featuring:
Sponsored by:
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT
Wilson Park, Florence
(Please note: in case of rain, this event will be moved automatically to the Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum)
The Midnighters
First Metro Bank
ROCK & SOUL AT THE SHOALS: A BENEFIT FOR THE ALABAMA MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND THE SHOALS THEATRE
8:30 pm
Shoals Theatre, Florence
Cost:
$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 Saints
Sponsored by: TASUS Corporation
HANDY NIGHT
5-7 pm
5-8 pm
6:30-9:30 pm
Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Chad Bradford
360 Grille, Florence – Harvey Thompson trio
Flobama, Florence – Rewind
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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 Band
8-11 pm
Swampers/Marriott Shoals, Florence – Sean Rivers
8 pm-1 am
Jameson Inn Hotel & Convention Center, Sheffield – Renegade Jane
9pm-12 mn
French Quarter, Sheffield – Follow Apollo
9:30pm-1:30 am On The Rocks, Florence – Josh Hoyer & The Shadowboxers
10:30pm-1:30amFlobama, Florence– Spunk Monkees
7-10 pm
SATURDAY, JULY 18
31ST 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 Start
3 pm
Aid Stations close
4 pm
Route closes
Cost:
$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
6:30-7:30 am
8 am
9 am
Cost:
Registration:
Featuring:
Sponsored by:
(5K) & FUN RUN (1 MILE) & WALK (1 MILE)
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT
Come enjoy a run or walk through beautiful and historic downtown Florence!
W.C. Handy Home & Museum, Florence
Registration and packet pickup / race day * Pre-registration due July 11, 2015
5K Run (Certified) AL01020JD* Events will be chip timed by Solid Rock Race Timing
1 Mile Run & Walk
5K & 1 Mile Fun Run combo $20 / Run only is $15/Walk $10; prices increase after July 15, 2015
$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
Mary Mason Band
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 EVENT
Wilson 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.com
Sponsored 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 LUNCH
Noon-3 pm
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – Mitch Mann
SHOALS BLUES CHALLENGE
1 pm
Challenge at The Mane Room, Florence
Cost
Free
Featuring
Various Performers during the challenge
7 pm
Show at The Mane Room, Florence
Cost:
$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 256-765-4369
Sponsored 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 SIGNING
1-3 pm
Pegasus Records, Florence
Music by:
Russell Mefford, Jay Burgess, & Hannah Aldridge
Featuring:
A conversation and performance * Muscle Shoals Legacy of Fame book signing by Blake Ellis
Sponsored by: Pegasus Records
BUBBA’S MARINE CONSTRUCTION PRESENTS THE CONCERT ON SHOAL CREEK
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2-6 pm
Info:
Featuring:
Sponsored by:
(In case of rain, the event will automatically move to Saturday, July 25th, 2015)
Shoal Creek At Spring Cove II – Boat Access Only ½ mile South of Happy Hollow Bridge, East Bank, Florence
Call John Aikin 256-710- 5931
Featuring The Beehive Queen Christine Ohlman and Fathers & Sons Kelvin Holly * Will McFarlane * Justin Holder *
Jamie McFarlane * Mary Mason Band * Special Guest Caroline Webb
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 CONNECTION
3-5 pm
Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center Gallery, Florence
Music by:
Mark Narmore * Walt Aldridge * Donny Lowery
Featuring:
Robin Wade Furniture exhibit (from 10 am til 7 pm)
Sponsored by: Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center
SHOALS SCHOLAR DOLLARS BIDS AND BLUES
The Marriott Shoals Conference Center, Florence
Live 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 Open
5 pm
Silent Auction Begins, Burgers and Beer
5-6 pm
Wildwood Ruminators
6-9 pm
Live Auction
Sponsored 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 CELEBRATION
Florence 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 Bain
Catering:
Alan Phillips, Red Clay Epicurean with local produce * Jack O’Lantern Farms
Sponsored by: Robin Wade
HANDY’S EVENING OF INNOVATION STREET PARTY
5 pm
North Court Street Median, Florence
Featuring:
TEROW-Band, Alpha Academy, Zuri Social Club, and more
Sponsored by: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. * Something Ele’Gant Florist
HANDY FEST BIKE NIGHT
5-9 pm
Natchez Trace Harley Davidson, Tuscumbia
Cost:
Free – All Bikers and Non-bikers are welcome
Featuring:
Handshake Promise
Sponsored by: Natchez Trace Harley Davidson, Tuscumbia
MUSIC IN THE PARK
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
7-10 pm
Wilson Park, Florence
Featuring:
Rewind
Sponsored by: CB&S Bank
RIP THE RUNWAY FASHION SHOW & HANDY ARTIST SHOWCASE CONCERT
Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum, Florence
7:30 pm
Fashion Show
10 pm
The After Concert at Inspire, 320 North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield featuring Handy Artists And All Models
Cost:
$15 General admission / $25 VIP Section
Fashion Show
For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/distinguishedproduction
Featuring:
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 AFFAIR
8 pm
Jameson Inn, Sheffield
Cost:
$15 in advance, $20 at the door; Reserved seating for 4, 6, or 8 by calling 256-810-5221 or 256-280-8802
Featuring:
Kenn Orr a/k/a “KO” & Friends * D.J. Swann
Sponsored by: Markess & Sabrina Gholston
AN EVENING OF “ATMOSPHERIC SOUL”: FEATURING PRINCE “BLACK MAGIC” DAMONS AND THE LEGENDARY LENNY WILLLIAMS
9 pm
Historic Sweetwater Depot, Florence (doors open at 8:30 pm)
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)
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Featuring:
Sponsored:
Prince Damons * James Roy * Joseph Stallworth * Brandon Cohn * Jarvien Hill * Norris Jones * The Legendary Lenny Williams
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 NIGHTS
5-8 pm
6:30-9:30 pm
7-11 pm
360 Grille, Florence – Harvey Thompson duo
Flobama, Florence – The Hitmen
City Hardware, Florence - Julia Rich & Friends
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence -Tosha Hill Band
8-11 pm
Champy’s, Muscle Shoals – Max Russell and the Shakedown Kings
Swampers/Marriott Shoals– Harvey Thompson Dance Band
9pm-12 mn
French Quarter, Sheffield – Scott Boyer Trio
9:30 pm-1:30 am On the Rocks, Florence – Aaron Blades Band
10:30 pm-1:30 am Flobama, Florence – Sean Rivers Band
SUNDAY, JULY 19
10th ANNUAL HANDY CHAMPAGNE JAM AT THE SHOALS
10 am-2 pm
Robert Trent Jones Golf Course Clubhouse, Muscle Shoals
Cost:
$12.95
Featuring:
Ray Reach & Friends
CELEBRATION SUNDAY
Wood Avenue Church of Christ, Florence
10 am
Celebration Sunday Service
11 am
Praise On The Lawn
Featuring:
Wood Avenue Church of Christ Congregation and guests
Sponsored by: Wood Avenue Church of Christ
ARTWORKS
1-3 pm
Featuring:
Cost:
Music by:
Sponsored by:
Tennessee Valley Museum of Art, 511 N. Water St., Tuscumbia
ArtWorks 2015: An Exhibition of Current Works by Tennessee Valley Art Association Member Artists
Free admission
Blue Navigators
R. L. & Nancy Qualls * Northwest Shoals Community College * Valley Credit Union
AFTERNOON MUSIC: CHRISTOPHER-JOEL CARTER & FRIENDS
2 pm
First Presbyterian Church, Sheffield
Featuring:
Christopher-Joel Carter & Friends
Sponsored by: First Presbyterian Church, Sheffield
AFTERNOON MUSIC: SHOALS CONCERT BAND
3 pm
First Presbyterian Church, Florence
Music by:
Shoals Concert Band
Sponsored by: First Presbyterian Church, Florence
SWINGING WITH THE SAINTS
4-5 pm
Tuscumbia First United Methodist Church, Tuscumbia
Cost:
Free to public
Reception to follow the concert
Featuring:
Community Gospel Choir
Sponsored by: First United Methodist Church, Tuscumbia
AFTERNOON BREAK
4-8 pm
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence
Featuring:
Julia Rich & Friends
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ONE BODY, ONE VOICE
4:30-5:30 pm
First Baptist Church (corner of Wood Avenue and Tombigbee Street, Florence
Featuring:
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 NUKES
Blue 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 Players
Cost:
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 Nukes
Sponsored by: Teena Tucker and other polo enthusiasts
OPENING CEREMONIES
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER- FREE EVENT
6:30- 8:30pm
W.C. Handy Home & Museum Front Lawn, College St., Florence
Rain 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, Florence
Featuring:
The PBT Quartet
Sponsored by: St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church * Sandra and Thomas Murray
STUDIO A CONCERT SERIES
7 pm
Sheffield VFW, 419 North Raleigh Avenue, Sheffield
Cost:
$20 Advance (For Tickets & Info, call 256-764-1434)
Featuring:
Brandon Giles
Sponsored by: Cypress Moon Productions
WALK WITH ME FOUNDATION’S SOLAS
7 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church, Florence
Cost:
$10
Featuring:
Solas * Trinity Episcopal Church Choir * Dr. Terrance D. Brown
Sponsored by: Trinity Episcopal Church Choir * Walk with Me Foundation, Inc.
HANDY NIGHTS
4-8 pm
6-10 pm
7:30-9:30 pm
8-11 pm
9:30pm-1:30am
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – Julia Rich & Friends
City Hardware, Florence – Kent DuChaine
Champy’s, Muscle Shoals – Praise & Worship with Natalie Askew
Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence –Nadine Tindall
On The Rocks, Florence – Big Mike Griffin
MONDAY, JULY 20
JAZZ IT UP WITH TRASH
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
10 am
Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, Florence
Featuring:
Hands-on activities making musical instruments from recycled materials / for ages 3 and older
Special Guest: Microwave Dave
Sponsored by: Florence Recycling Center * Florence-Lauderdale Public Library * Keep the Shoals Beautiful *Shoals Earth Month, Inc.
BOOK IT WITH JAZZ
11 am-1 pm
Helen Keller Public Library, Tuscumbia
Cost:
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 Combo
Sponsored 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, Florence
Lunch available for purchase at Bookmarks Café in the Library
Music by:
Howard Lamb & Friends
Sponsored by: Friends of the Library
HANDY LUNCH
11 am-2 pm
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – Julia Rich & Friends
OH!Bryan’s Downtown, Tuscumbia – Cameron Blackburn
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SCOPE LIVE ON HELTON DRIVE
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
11:30 am-1 pm Scope 310, 4129 Helton Dr., Florence
Featuring:
The Midnighters
Sponsored by: Scope 310 Authority
LISTENING ROOM
5:30-7 pm
Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Featuring:
Mel Deal & Friends
Sponsored by: Friends of the Festival * SunTrust Bank
BLUE MONDAYS
6-8 pm
Cost:
Music by:
Sponsored by:
AT 360 GRILLE
Shoals Marriott 360 Grille, Florence
Event is free (Blue Plate Special $25.00)
Jordan Denton
Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa
HANDY NIGHT AT THE SUMMIT
6-8 pm
Mitchell-Hollingsworth Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Florence
Featuring:
The Shoals Blues Band
Sponsored by: Southern Care Hospice * Champion Partners in Rehab
DETERMINED: Celebrating The Life of W.C. Handy by Dolores Swoopes Nash
6 pm
Shoals Theatre, Florence
Featuring:
Trumpeter Kimble Funchess and Special Guest: The Orr Sisters
Cost:
$10.00
Sponsored 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, Florence
Featuring:
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), Sheffield
Featuring:
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 PARTY
7 pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Florence
Featuring:
Thompson Trio
Sponsored by:
Westminster Presbyterian Church
ROCK’ N SOUL ON MOBILE PLAZA
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
7-9 pm
Mobile Plaza, Florence
Featuring:
CC Jags
Sponsored by: Discount Dan’s * K&S Tree Service * Cornerstone Flooring * Country Financial/Vic Porter * SEC Roofing and Construction *
Lewis Electric
AT SUNDOWN IN WILSON PARK
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
7-10 pm
Wilson Park, Florence
Featuring:
Off The Chain
Sponsored by: Windcreek Hospitality
SUNSET SERENADE
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER- FREE EVENT
7-10 pm
Riverfront Park, Sheffield
Featuring:
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 ROOM
7:30-9 pm
Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Featuring:
The Reds & Friends
Sponsored by: SunTrust Bank * Shoals Community Theatre
JAZZ AT GEORGE’S 217
7:30-10 pm
George’s 217 Event Center, 217 North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield
Cost:
$10.00 (For more info or to purchase reserved tickets, call 256-381-1531)
Featuring:
Denise Thimes & Friends
Sponsored by: George’s 217
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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 Nash
8 pm
Shoals Theatre, Florence
Featuring:
Trumpeter Kimble Funchess and Special Guest: The Orr Sisters
Cost:
$10.00
Sponsored by: City of Florence
SUNSET AT 201 SOUTH COURT STREET
8:00 pm
Abroms & Associates, P.C, 201 South Court Street, Florence
Featuring:
The Hairy Knuckles
Sponsored by: Ivory Tower, LLC
HANDY NIGHTS
5-9 pm
Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Wes Butler
On The Rocks, Florence – B. Allen & Friends
6-8 pm
360 Grille, Florence – Jordan Denton
6-10 pm
City Hardware, Florence – Tosha Hill Band
6:30-9:30 pm
Flobama, Florence – Kerry Gilbert Band
7-10 pm
Champy’s, Muscle Shoals – Mary Mason Band
Rising Crust Pizza, Florence – Bugaboo
7-11 pm
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – Rob Aldridge
8-11 pm
Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Chris Lucas
9 pm-mn
French Quarter, Sheffield – Rolling in the Hay
9:30pm -1:30am On The Rocks, Florence- Big Al and The Heavyweights
TUESDAY, JULY 21
KIDZ JAMM
10 am
Featuring:
Sponsored by:
St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Florence
Shoals Area Piano Students with special guests Bob Wray & James Counts
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 WISE
11 am-1 pm
Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum, Florence
Music by:
Off The Chain
Cost:
$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, Tuscumbia
Music by:
Cadillacs
Sponsored by: Alabama Music Hall of Fame
HANDY LUNCH
11 am-2 pm
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – Neal Starkey & Friends
11:30am-2:30pm Flobama, Florence – Michael Curtis
LUNCH BREAK
11:30am-1 pm
Featuring:
Sponsored by:
Northwest Shoals Community College Hospitality House, Muscle Shoals
1102 Band
Northwest Shoals Community College * Helen Keller Hospital
HANDY HOMES “SENIOR FUN”
11:30am-1:30pm Lincoln Street Senior Center, 309-A Handy Homes, Florence
Featuring:
Mojo Risin’
Sponsored by: Florence Housing Authority * Carver Handy Homes Property Management Office
MUSIC AT PARK PLACE
12:30-2 pm
Park Place, Sheffield
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Featuring:
Sponsored by:
Doctors, Lawyers & Such
Sheffield Redevelopment Authority * Sheffield Utilities * Ami’s Restaurant * Medical Center Pharmacy * ICS Roofing
ABCs OF BLUES, JAZZ & BEYOND
1:30 pm
Mount Moriah Church, Florence
Featuring:
Robert Dickson & Friends
Sponsored 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 Library
Featuring:
Justin Johnson (celebrating the past, present, and future of Cigar Box Guitars and American Roots Instruments)
Sponsored by: Florence Lauderdale Public Library
PARTY AT PROGRESS
4-6 pm
Progress Bank, Florence
Food provided by Wild Lily
Featuring:
Denise Thimes & Friends
Sponsored by: Progress Bank, Florence
MUSIC IN THE PARK
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER- FREE EVENT
4:30 pm
Wilson Park (Seminary Street Side), Florence
Featuring:
Max Russell
Sponsored by: Merrill Lynch
CANCELLED - RICK HALL “THE MAN FROM MUSCLE SHOALS” BOOK SIGNING - CANCELLED
5-6:30pm
Sheffield Public Library, 316 North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield
Cost:
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 PRESENTS
5-7 pm
Billy Reid, Florence
Featuring:
Justin Collins, in store entertainment
Sponsored by: Billy Reid
SEVEN POINTS CONNECTION
N HARMONY WITH NATURE
5:30-8 pm
Pocket Park, Wood Avenue, Florence
Food available from Jen’s Cafe
Music by:
Mojo Risin’, Mars Hill Jazz Band
Sponsored 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 ROOM
6-7:30 pm
Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Featuring:
Devere Pride & Friends
Sponsored by: SunTrust Bank * Shoals Community Theatre
ST. FLORIAN MUSIC IN THE PARK
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
6-8 pm
St. Florian Park, St. Florian
Featuring:
Pine Hill Haints
Sponsored by: Town of St. Florian * Connolly Animal Clinic * Doozy’s Fine Wine & Spirits
SWINGING RIVER JAZZ
6-8 pm
Magnolia Church of Christ, Florence
Featuring:
Swinging River Jazz Band
Sponsored by: Magnolia Church of Christ
CAPSTONE REALTY HANDY PARTY
6-8 pm
Capstone Realty, 4050 Helton Drive, Florence
Featuring:
It’s A Surprise!
Sponsored by: Capstone Realty
ROCKIN’ THE ROUNDHOUSE
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
6-9 pm
Tuscumbia Depot & Roundhouse, Tuscumbia
Featuring:
Just A Few Cats * Christine Ohlman * Off The Chain
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
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Featuring:
Sponsored by:
Iguana Party & Friends
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 MEDIAN
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
6:30-10 pm
North Court Median, Florence (alternate rain location Mane Room)
Featuring:
Kerry Gilbert Band * Jackson Nance
Sponsored 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., Florence
Featuring:
Iron Horse Band, and special guest Nick Foster
Sponsored by: Patterson, Prince & Associates, CPA
SINGING RIVER DENTISTRY & TUSCUMBIA DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS PRESENT ST. JUDE AND THE BLUES
N 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 * Hitmen
Sponsored by: Singing River Dentistry - Dr. Jimmy Gardiner, Dr. James Maples, Dr. Glenn Rudolph, Dr. Patrick Wilson
RUBY TIGGS’ GOSPEL CELEBRATION
7-9 pm
Life Changing House Of Faith, 401 Veterans Dr., Florence
Cost:
Admission is free (Free will offering accepted)
Featuring:
Ruby Tiggs & Friends
Sponsored by: Chenaniah Music
AMERICA SINGS
7:30 pm
Cost:
Featuring:
Sponsored by:
First Presbyterian Church, Florence
$15
Florence Camerata
Florence Camerata
MUSIC ON THE PLAZA
7:30-10 pm
Love Plaza, Downtown Sheffield on Montgomery Avenue
Featuring:
Rewind
Sponsored 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 Wolfe
Cost:
$15.00
Sponsored by: Anderson & Anderson * Local Ford Dealers * Shoals Community Theatre * Regions Bank
SUNSET AT 201 SOUTH COURT STREET
8:00 pm
Abroms & Associates, P.C, 201 South Court Street, Florence
Featuring:
The Mayflys
Sponsored by: Ivory Tower, LLC
LISTENING ROOM
8-9:30 pm
Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Featuring:
Ike Harris & Friends
Sponsored by: Friends of the Festival
HANDY NIGHTS
5-7 pm
5-9 pm
5-9 pm
6-9 pm
7-10 pm
7-11 pm
7:30-10:30pm
8-11 pm
Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Karen Gruber
On The Rocks, Florence – Bugaboo
Truly Cigars, Florence – Chris Lucas
Sweet Peppers, Muscle Shoals – James LeBlac & Angela Hacker
Legend’s Steakhouse, Florence– Microwave Dave
Sam’s Sports Bar, Florence – Kent DuChaine
Champy’s, Muscle Shoals – Kirk Russell
City Hardware, Florence – Rob Aldridge
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence –Mary Mason Band
Flobama, Florence – Travis Wammack Band and The Snakeman Band
Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Gary Nichols
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8pm-12am
French Quarter, Sheffield – Stacy Mitchhart, Big Mike Griffin
9:30 pm-1:30 am On the Rocks, Florence – Bad Brad and the Sipsey Slims
10:30 pm-1:30 amFlobama, Florence – Driftwood Jones
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
JAZZ IT UP WITH TRASH
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
10 am
Rogersville Public Library, Rogersville
Featuring:
Hands-on activities making musical instruments from recycled materials / for ages 3 and older
Special Guest: Microwave Dave
Sponsored by: Rogersville Public Library * Keep the Shoals Beautiful *Shoals Earth Month Inc.
MASTER CLASS
10:30 am-Noon Counts Brothers Music, Muscle Shoals
Featuring:
Jim Seales * 3 Wheel Drive
Sponsored by: Counts Brothers Music
LUNCH BREAK
11 am-2 pm
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – Christian Turner
11:30 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 Shoals
Cost:
Event is free (lunch available for purchase)
Featuring:
CC Jags
Sponsored by:
City of Muscle Shoals
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH NORBET PUTNAM
2 pm
Florence Lauderdale Public Library, Florence
Cost:
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) spacing
Sponsored by: Friends of the Library
W.C. HANDY: JAZZ MELODIES
2 pm
Merrill Gardens, Florence
Featuring:
Thompson Trio
Sponsored by: Merrill Gardens
HANDY AFTERNOON BREAK
4-6 pm
Flobama, Florence
Featuring:
Haystax, featuring Robert Buitinkof the band Acoustrio
Sponsored by: Flobama
LISTENING ROOM
5-6:30 pm
Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Featuring:
Mundell Lowe Quartet
Sponsored by
Friends of the Festival
EVENING OF SONG
6 pm
First Presbyterian Church, Florence
Featuring:
First Presbyterian Church Choir and Friends under the direction of Rebecca Rockhill
Sponsored by: First Presbyterian Church, Florence
NORTH WOOD ROCKS THE BLOCK
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
6-8 pm
North Wood United Methodist Church, Florence
Bring your lawn chair or blankets * Food available.
Featuring:
Eric Essix
Sponsored by: North Wood United Methodist Church
AN EVENING OF INSPIRATIONAL SONG AT HANDY’S CHURCH
Greater St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, Florence
6 pm
Handy’s Community Choir w/ Gabrielle Fuqua, Laurence “Blinky” Walden
8 pm
Handy’s Community Choir w/ Gabrielle Fuqua, Laurence “Blinky” Walden
Transportation: 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 BLUES
6-8:30 pm
Stephano’s Southland, Sheffield
Featuring:
Christine Ohlman and Jan Gullett with Special Guest Kelvin Holly
Sponsored by: Stephano’s Southland
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220 SLIM AND THE CACTUS COWBOYS
6-9 pm
Singing River Brewery, Florence
Featuring:
220 Slim and the Cactus Cowboys, featuring: Mickey Buckins, Terry Richardson, John Stokes, and Mark Cook
Sponsored by: Bernard Borosky, MD * Shoals Radiology Associates
OH!MUSIC AT OH!BRYAN’S
6-9 pm
Oh!Bryans Family Steakhouse, Tuscumbia
Featuring:
Denise Thimes & Friends
Sponsored by: Oh!Bryan’s Family Steakhouse * The Pace Family
HANDY PRAISE AND WORSHIP
6:30 pm
Marriott Shoals Conference Center, Florence
(Doors Open at 5:30 pm)
Cost:
Free Admission
Music by:
Lenny Leblanc, The Bakers, Natalie Askew
Sponsored by: St. James United Methodist Church * Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa
LISTENING ROOM
6:45-8:15 pm
Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Featuring:
Jim Ferguson & Friends
Sponsored by: SunTrust Bank * Friends of the Festival * Selwyn Jones
BLUES ON THE BLUFF
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
7:30-10 pm
Standpipe Park, North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield
Featuring:
Wildwood Ruminators
Sponsored by: Sheffield Redevelopment Authority * Leigh, King & Associates * Hardeman Properties * Sheffield Utilities
SING-A-LONG BURLESQUE AT PEGASUS
8-10 pm
Pegasus Records, Florence
Cost:
$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, Tuscumbia
Featuring:
Dorothy Cole as ‘Tina Turner’ * Off The Chain
Sponsored by: Shoals Solid Waste Development * Firestone Building Products * Councilman George Johnson * Mayor Bill Shoemaker
LISTENING ROOM
8:30-10 pm
Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Featuring:
Gary Wheat & Friends
Sponsored by: Friends of the Festival
HANDY NIGHTS
5-7 pm
Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Bryon Green
Carriage Wine and Market, Florence – Christopher-Joel Carter Trio
5-9 pm
On The Rocks, Florence – Drumb and Drumber
6-9 pm
Rosie’s, Florence – Kerry Gilbert Band
Legends Steakhouse, Florence – Mary Mason Band
6:30-9:30 pm
Flobama, Florence – James LeBlanc & Angela Hacker
UMI’s, Florence – The Midnighters
7-10 pm
Champy’s, Muscle Shoals – Shoals Blues Band
Rising Crust Pizza, Florence – N.C. Thurman, and Friends
7-11 pm
City Hardware, Florence – Microwave Dave
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – The Pine Hill Haints
8-11 pm
Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Mitch Mann
9pm-12am
French Quarter, Sheffield – MissUsed
9:30 pm-1:30 am On The Rocks, Florence – Sonny Moorman Group
10:30 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
10 am
Muscle Shoals Public Library, Muscle Shoals
Featuring:
Hands-on activities making musical instruments from recycled materials / for ages 3 and older
Special Guest: Microwave Dave
Sponsored by: Muscle Shoals Public Library * Keep the Shoals Beautiful *Shoals Earth Month Inc. * Shoals Solid Waste Authority
LUNCH WITH THE TUSCUMBIA CIVITAN CLUB
11 am -1pm
Helen Keller Public Library, Tuscumbia
Cost:
Public is welcome (lunch available for $5.00)
Music by:
Focus 5 (of Muscle Shoals High School)
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Sponsored by:
Tuscumbia Civitan Club * ICS Roofing
LUNCH BREAK
11 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 RIVER
11:30 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 Chain
Sponsored by: Northwest Alabama RC&D * Music Preservation Society, Inc. * American Lamb Board
MUSIC AT PARK PLACE
12:30-2 pm
Park Place, Sheffield
Featuring:
Mitch Mann
Sponsored by: City of Sheffield * Medical Center Pharmacy * Rhoda P’s * Leigh, King & Associates * Sheffield Redevelopment Authority
HANDS ON WITH JUSTIN JOHNSON
2 pm
Florence Lauderdale Public Library, Florence
Lunch available for purchase at Bookmarks Café in the Library
Featuring:
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 MUSEUM
2-4pm
Burrell Slater Museum, Florence
Cost:
Free
Music by:
Denise Thimes & Friends
Sponsored by: Burrell Slater Alumni Association
MUSIC & REFRESHMENTS AT KEESTONE
2 pm
Keestone of Florence, 201 N. Cedar St., Florence
Cost:
Free (complimentary hors d’oervres)
Featuring:
Thompson Trio
Sponsored by: Keestone of Florence Senior Community
BLUES-N-BREAD PUDDING
3-4:30 pm
Sheffield Public Library, Sheffield
Featuring:
All-Star Combo featuring Robert Redd
Sponsored by: Claunch’s Café * Morgan Stanley * Valley Credit Union * Friends of the Sheffield Library
LISTENING ROOM
5-6:30 pm
Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Featuring:
John McAndrew
Sponsored by: Friends of the Festival * Gonce & Messer, Attorneys
MUSIC IN THE PARK WITH DOC & FRIENDS
5-7 pm
Rosenbaum Park, Florence
Music by:
Doc & Friends, featuring Howell Sledge and Leah Bush; John Scarborough, Jacob Lovell, Rodger Enloe, Don Rickard, Rick Corum,
Rhee Perry and Brian Putman
Sponsored by: Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital * Shoals Hospital
BILLY REID PRESENTS
5-7 pm
Billy Reid, Florence
Featuring:
In store entertainment Mando Saenz
Sponsored by: Billy Reid
RICK HALL “THE MAN FROM MUSCLE SHOALS” BOOK SIGNING
5-7 pm
Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area Governor O’Neal’s House, 468 North Court Street, Florence
Cost:
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
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 CENTER
5:30-7:30 pm
Michael Center, 1001 17th Street, Sheffield
Featuring:
Dorothy Cole as ‘Tina Turner’ * Powerpoint
Sponsored by: Medical Center Pharmacy * ICS Roofing * Rebecca Hovater, State Farm Insurance * Sheffield Utilities
CHURCHIN’ DOWN THE STREET GOSPEL CONCERT
12
6 pm
Featuring:
Sponsored by:
St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 220 E. Alabama Street, Florence
Quad Cities Mass Choir Directed by Aaron Freeman
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 CONCERTS
6-8:00 pm
Magnolia Church of Christ, Florence
Featuring:
Shoals Concert Band
Sponsored by: Magnolia Church of Christ
BEALE STREET BLUES
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
(in case of rain, location moved to Burrell Gym)
6:30-8:30 pm
Lewis Field, Florence
Featuring:
Shirley Rowell and Friends
Sponsored 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, Florence
Featuring:
Rene Koopman & Friends
Sponsored by: Shoals Community Theatre * Friends of the Festival * Gonce & Associates
HOSPICE OF THE SHOALS PRESENTS THE FIVE JETS
7 pm
Shoals Theatre, Florence
Cost:
$10 per person ($5 for children under twelve)
Featuring:
The Five Jets
Sponsored by: Hospice of the Shoals (the First and Only Not For Profit Hospice in the Shoals Area)
EVENING AT THE ROXY WITH THE GREAT PRETENDERS
7 pm
Roxy Theatre, Russellville
Cost:
$5 / children younger than 6 free
Featuring:
The Great Pretenders Variety Show
Sponsored 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 CHAIN
7-11 pm
Underwood-Petersville Community Center, Florence
Cost:
$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 $150
Tickets 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 KNUCKLES
7 pm
The Mane Room, Florence
Featuring:
The Hairy Knuckles
Sponsored by: Lyons HR
PARTY WITH THE PYGMIES
7-11 pm
Singing River Brewery, Florence
Cost:
$20 for ages 21 and up, $15 for ages 20 and under
Featuring:
The Velcro Pygmies
Sponsored by: City Hardware & Ricatoni’s
CHURCHIN’ ACROSS THE RIVER
7:30 pm
First Missionary Baptist Church, Sheffield
Featuring:
Alabama Mississippi Gospel Reunion Choir
Sponsored by: Reunion Choir Committee * First M.B. Church, Sheffield
MUSIC ON THE PLAZA
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
7:30-10 pm
Love Plaza- Montgomery & Alabama Avenue intersection, Sheffield
Featuring:
The Hitmen
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Sponsored 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 OHLMAN
7:30 pm
Cypress Lakes Country Club, Muscle Shoals
Featuring:
Christine Ohlman with the Decoys featuring Kelvin Holly, Scott Boyer, N.C. Thurman, Mike Dillon, Jimmy Clay, Brad Guin
Sponsored by: Shoals Solid Waste Authority* City of Muscle Shoals
REDMOUTH REVUE AT RIVERTOWN COFFEE
8 pm
Wilson Park, Florence
Featuring:
Redmouth
Sponsored by: Rivertown Coffee
JAMMIN’ AT THE JAMESON
9 pm-mn
Jameson Inn Hotel and Convention Center, Sheffield
Featuring:
Just A Few Cats
Sponsored by: Colbert County Commission * Shoals Solid Waste Authority
HANDY NIGHTS
5-7 pm
5-8:30 pm
5-9 pm
Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Max Russell
Truly Cigars, Florence - Bugaboo
Chick-Fil-A/Cox Creek Pkwy, Florence (The Outside Location) – Spencer Murphy
On The Rocks, Florence – Dirt Star
6-9 pm
Rosie’s, Florence – The Midnighters
Legends Steakhouse, Florence – Denise Thimes and Friends
Sam’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 Trio
7-10 pm
Champy’s, Muscle Shoals – The Sonny Moorman Trio
Logans’s, Muscle Shoals – James LeBlanc & Angela Hacker
7-11 pm
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – Kent DuChaine
City Hardware, Florence – Michael "Supe" Granda (of the Ozark Mtn. Daredevils) and the Sandwiches
8-11 pm
Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Dave Anderson
9 pm-12am
French Quarter, Sheffield – Eric Essix
9:30 pm-1:30am On The Rocks, Florence – The Fiddleworms
10:30 pm-1:30 am Flobama, Florence – Johnny Holland and The Bama Jammers
FRIDAY, JULY 24
HANDY LUNCH
11 am-2 pm
11:30-2:30 pm
Rosie’s, Florence – Howard Lamb & Friends
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – Christian Turner
Flobama, Florence – Microwave Dave
MUSIC ON THE CITY HALL LAWN
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
11 am-1 pm
Sheffield City Hall Lawn, Sheffield
Featuring:
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 FRY
11am-6 pm
Mt. Moriah P.B. Church, Florence
Featuring:
Denise Thimes & Friends * Rod Fuqua & Friends
Sponsored by: Mt. Moriah P.B. Church
BOOK TALK & PERFORMANCE: THE MUSCLE SHOALS LEGACY OF FAME BY AUTHOR BLAKE ELLS
11:30 am-2 pm Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, Florence
Lunch available for purchase at Bookmarks Café in the Library
Featuring:
Talks by Author Blake Ells and by studio owner and producer Jimmy Nutt
Performance:
Berry Billings and Alecia Elliott
Sponsored by: Friends of the Library
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, Florence
Music by:
Mickey Buckins * Jerry McGee * Max Russell * Andreas Werner (Accompanist)
Sponsored by: Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center
RIVERSIDE JAZZ
5-10 pm
McFarland Park, Florence /Rain location Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT
Featuring:
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 * Replay
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Transportation:
Sponsored by:
Free shuttle from Florence Parking Deck to McFarland Park
City of Florence * Sutherland Sight & Sound
LISTENING ROOM
6-7:30 pm
Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Featuring:
Tim Goodwin & Friends
Sponsored by: SunTrust * Friends of the Festival
7th ANNUAL FULLER HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING MASSIVELY COOL INDOOR STREET FESTIVAL
6 pm
Marriott Shoals Conference Center, Florence
Cost:
$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 BLUES
Weatherford Centre, 303 4th Ave. Southeast, Red Bay 35582
Cost:
$75.00 per person – Includes Dinner
6:30 pm
Ferris York & Sledge (Gathering for Silent Auction)
7:30 pm
Dinner
8:15pm
Show – Featuring: Off The Chain
Sponsored by: Dempsey Foundation of Red Bay Hospital
14th ANNUAL ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVER
6-10 pm
Joe Wheeler State Park, Rogersville
Featuring:
Dorothy Cole as ‘Tina Turner’
Sponsored by: Joe Wheeler State Park * Florence Lauderdale Tourism
AN EVENING OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC
7-9 pm
Robert M. Guillot University Center, University of North Alabama, Florence
Heavy Indian Hors D’oeuvres served
Featuring:
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 CONCERT
7 pm
Woodmont Baptist Church, 2001 Darby Drive, Florence 35630
Featuring:
Shoals Praise & Worship Choir
Sponsored by: Shoals Praise & Worship Choir
PARK AND SOUL
7-9 pm
Featuring:
Sponsored by:
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
Wilson Park, Florence
CCJags
Cook’s Pest Control
LISTENING ROOM
7:45-9:15 pm
Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Featuring:
Sue Matthews and Robert Redd and friends
Sponsored by: Friends of the Festival
JAY & THE LONELY STRANGERS
8 pm
The Mane Room
Featuring:
Jay & The Lonely Strangers
Sponsored by: Lyons HR
CABARET
8 pm
9 pm-1 am
Featuring:
Cost:
Sponsored by:
HANDY NIGHTS
5-7 pm
5-8 pm
5-9 pm
6-9 pm
6-10 pm
6:30-9:30 pm
7-9 pm
Doors open at North Alabama State Fair, Building #3, 65 Sportsplex Drive, Muscle Shoals 35661
Cabaret begins!
Entice Band from Nashville, Tennessee
$15 in advance / $20 day of event
For Tickets call: 256-766-7642 or 256-412-0316 or 256-648-6412 or 256-412-6961
BUDWEISER * Emmitt Jimmar * Myron & Sherry Hughes* Tax Mart * Glenda K. Williams * Brian & Chiquita Suggs *
James (Toby) Jackson * C-N-D Hair Care
Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – Drumb and Drumber
360 Grille, Florence – Harvey Thompson trio
Chick-Fil-A/Cox Creek Pkwy, Florence (The Outside Location) – Andrew Harper
On The Rocks, Florence – Rob Aldridge
Rosie’s, Florence – Tremayne
360 Grille, Florence – Harvey Thompson, Jr.
Cajuns, Florence – Snake Man Band f/Travis Wammack
The Dish, Florence- Doc & Friends
Flobama, Florence- Big Mike Griffin
Carriage Wine and Market, Florence – Christopher -Joel Carter Trio
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Ami’s, Sheffield – Midnighters
Logans’s, Florence – Sonny Moorman
7-11 pm
City Hardware, Florence – Pine Hill Haints
8-11 pm
Swampers/Marriott Shoals, Florence – Amy McCarley
Champy’s Muscle Shoals – Hitmen
8 pm-mn
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – Microwave Dave
9pm-12am
French Quarter, Sheffield – Kozmic Mama
9:30 pm-1:30am On the Rocks, Florence – CBDB
10:30pm-1:30am Flobama, Florence – The Springs
7-10 pm
SATURDAY, JULY 25
MARKET PLACE AT HERITAGE
9 am-3 pm
Heritage Christian University Auditorium, Florence
Cost:
$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 Haints
1 pm-2 pm:
featuring Pine Hill Haints
Sponsored by: Heritage Associates
MISS NORTH ALABAMA AND MISS TROPICAL DREAM GIRLS BEAUTY PAGEANT
The Florence Coliseum
10:00 am
Registration
11:00 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 & PARADE
N 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.net
Prizes 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 LUNCH
11 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 Spakovsky
Sponsored by:
Shoals Community Theatre * Friends of the Festival
FILM SCREENING: MUSCLE SHOALS (2013)
2 pm
University of North Alabama Communications Building, Room 131, Florence
Cost:
Free
Featuring:
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 SHTICKS
2 pm
Temple B’nai Israel, 201 E. Hawthorne, Florence
Featuring:
Nancy Tunick * Scott Whitehead & Family
Sponsored by: Temple B’nai Israel
LISTENING ROOM
2-3:30 pm
Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Featuring
Mark Lanter & Friends
Sponsored by: Shoals Community Theatre * Friends of the Festival
ACOUSTIC BLUEGRASS GOSPEL JAM
2-4 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 Band
Sponsored by: Shoals Seventh-Day Adventist Church
SWAMPFEST SONGWRITER SHOWCASE SERIES #4: 21ST CENTURY MUSCLE SHOALS SOUND
3-5 pm
Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center Gallery, Florence
Music by:
Russell Mefford * Mitch Mann * Andreas Werner * Jimmy Nutt (Accompanist)
Sponsored by: Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center
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LISTENING ROOM
4-5:30 pm
Zodiac Theatre, Florence
Featuring:
Sonny Harris & Friends
Sponsored by: Shoals Community Theatre * Friends of the Festival
FROM HYMNS TO NOW
5-7 pm
First Baptist Church College Avenue, Russellville
Featuring:
Revisiting hymns through the ages * Guest soloists and combined choirs
Sponsored by: Ruby Tiggs * Ella West * Danyelle Hillman * Brenda Freeman
HEADLINER CONCERT
7 pm
Norton Auditorium, University of North Alabama, Florence
Featuring:
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 PARTY
8 pm
Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum, Florence
Cost:
$5 per person
Featuring:
DJ V.A. on the turntables * Panama City Dance Off * Laser Lights * Prizes
For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/distinguishedproduction
Sponsored by: Distinguished Productions * I Promise to Graduate Program * Distinguished Young Men
HANDY NIGHTS
5-8 pm
6-9 pm
360 Grille, Florence – Harvey Thompson duo
Rosie’s, Florence – The Decoys
Legend’s Steakhouse, Florence – Mojo Risin’
6:30-9:30 pm
The Dish, Florence- Doc & Friends
Flobama, Florence – Daryl Aldridge
7-10 pm
Rising Crust Pizza, Florence – Home Brew
8-11 pm
Champy’s, Muscle Shoals – Replay featuring Steve Price
Swampers/Marriott Shoals, Florence – Blue Mother Tupelo
8-mn
City Hardware, Florence – Christian Turner
9pm-12am
French Quarter, Sheffield – Midnighters
9:30 pm-1:30 am On The Rocks, Florence – Local Saints
10:30 pm-1:30 am Flobama, Florence – Second Creek
HANDY JAM
9 pm-Until
Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – ALL-STAR JAM
SUNDAY, JULY 26
THE BLUE NAVIGATORS
11 am
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Shoals, 1332 N. Pine St., Florence
Featuring:
The Blue Navigators
Sponsored by: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Shoals
GOSPEL ON THE CORNER AT COLLEGE & BEVERLY
2-4 pm
Southwest Corner of W College Street and Beverly Avenue, Florence
Featuring:
Howell Sledge * Renewed A Capella Singers * Spiritual Starlights * Voices of Harmony * Miracles of Joy * Reggie Thomas & Friends
Sponsored 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 JAZZ
6 pm
First Baptist Church, Florence
Featuring:
Swinging River Jazz Band
Sponsored by: First Baptist Church, Florence
THE GOSPEL OF PERCY SLEDGE (A TRIBUTE TO PERCY SLEDGE)
6 pm
Galilee MB Church, Leighton
Featuring:
Howell “Flipper” Sledge * Renewed * Rev. Jerry Reeves & Galilee Church * Orr Sisters * Gospel Harmoneers * Christine Ohlman
& other special guests
Sponsored by: Friends and Family of the late Percy Sledge
HANDY NIGHT
8-11 pm
Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence – McKenzie Lockhart
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HANDY FESTIVAL WEEK EXTRAS
Added Attractions
MUSEUMS
Belle Mont Mansion
Cook Lane, Tuscumbia
9 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 Shoals
2810 Darby Drive, Florence
10 am-4:30 pm Thursday- Saturday
Admission: $4 adults and children over the age of 2/Free for under 2
256-765-0500 www.shoalschildrensmuseum.org
Frank Lloyd Wright-Rosenbaum House
601 Riverview Drive, Florence
10 am-4 pm Tuesday-Saturday; 1-4 pm Sunday
Admission: $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 Birthplace
300 North Commons, Tuscumbia
8:30 am-4:00 pm Monday-Saturday/ closed Sunday
Admission: $6 Adults, $5 military & seniors, $4 college students,
$3 children ages 5-18, free kids under 5
256- 383-4066 www.helenkellerbirthplace.org
Pope’s Tavern Museum
203 Hermitage Drive, Florence
10 am-4 pm Tuesday-Saturday
Admission: $2 adults/ .50 children under 12
256-760- 6439 www.florenceal.org
W.C. Handy Home & Museum
620 W. College St., Florence
10 am-4 pm Tuesday-Saturday
Admission: $2 adults/ .50 children under 12
256-760-6434 www.florenceal.org
Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts
217 E. Tuscaloosa St., Florence
9 am-4 pm Monday-Friday
Admission: Free
256-760-6379 www.florenceal.org
Red Bay Museum (not yet confirmed 2015)
110 Fourth St. SE, Red Bay
1:30-4 pm Tuesday and Thursday and by appointment
Special Music Exhibits
Admission: $5 adults/$3 groups & students
1-256-356-8758 or www.redbaymuseum.org
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EXHIBITS
Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts
217 East Tuscaloosa Street- Florence
Mostly Blues - Art With a Musical Flair, Exhibition July 6 – August 6
Entries in the official W.C. Handy Music Festival Design Competition
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm / Saturday July 25 10am-12:30pm
Free admission
Tennessee Valley Museum of Art
Art Works ’15
511 North Water Street, Tuscumbia
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Weekdays Admission: $5.00 adults/ $3:00 Children/ Group rates available
Sundays Admission: Free
Florence - Lauderdale Public Library
350 North Wood Avenue, Florence
Generations of Muscle Shoals Music Exhibit
Curated by the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library Digital Archives
Marriott Shoals Conference Center
10 Hightower Place, Florence
Daily audio of music recorded in the Shoals
Florence-Lauderdale Tourism & Visitor Center
200 Jim Spain Drive (McFarland Park, Florence)
Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm
Muscle Shoals Musical Heritage Exhibit
Free 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, THEATRE
All 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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