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TAKE 5
Community Events July 2nd-Sept 5th
JULY –
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Who: Chapel in the Pines
What: Come as you are, outdoor church on the lake When: Every Sunday in July at 8:30 a.m. Where: Pell City Lakeside Park Why: Offering residents and visitors alike a non-denominational service on Logan Martin Lake Who: Summer Concert Series at the Amp
What: Free Concert by Frank Morrow and his nationally touring band known as “All My Rowdy Friends,” The Ultimate Hank Williams Jr. Tribute Band. When: July 2, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Where: Mort Glosser Amphitheater, 90 Walnut Street, Gadsden Why: Summer series of live music; cushions and coolers welcome. Who: Operation Dry Water, by U.S. Coast Guard
and other agencies
What: Operation Dry Water, a national weekend of boating under the influence awareness and enforcement aimed at reducing the number of alcohol- and drug-related accidents and fatalities on recreational waters. When: July 2-4 Where: Logan Martin Lake, Neely Henry Lake, other lake and coastal towns Why: To foster a stronger and more visible deterrent to alcohol and drug use on the water. In 2010, marine law enforcement organizations from all 50 states participated and contacted more than 66,000 boaters and issued 11,693 warnings and citations.
Who: Alabama Cycling Criteriums at Piedmont
and Anniston
What: Alabama Cycling Classic race weekend combining the longstanding Sunny King Criterium paired with the Piedmont Criterium for two full days of racing. When: July 3 and 4 Where: In conjunction with the Noble Street Festival in Anniston on July 3 and downtown Piedmont on July 4 Why: Benefitting Relay for Life of Calhoun County and Meals on Wheels.
Who: Something Rotten production by CharACTers
Entertainment
What: A production of Something Rotten When: July 3, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Mort Glosser Amphitheater, 90 Walnut Street, Gadsden Why: CharACTers all-volunteer cast goes Renaissance Who: Charlotte’s Web
Where: Ritz Theatre, 310Wall Street, Gadsden Why: Offering productions of the classic story. Who: Egypt and Animals
What: Egypt and Animals Live Animal Presentations at Anniston Museum of Natural History When: July 9, 2 p.m. Where: Anniston Museum of Natural History, 800 Museum Avenue, Anniston Why: Explore the mysteries of ancient Egyptian religion alongside museum animal ambassadors and get a peek at some artifacts not usually on display. Who: Student Drama Camp, Pell City Center for
Education and Performing Arts (CEPA)
What: 2021 Spotlight Summer Drama Camp for students ages 6 to 17 plus Master Acting Class for ages 12 to 17. Registration and cost information at www.pellcitycepa.com/camp When: July 12-23; junior and senior campers, 9 a.m. to noon; master acting class: 12:30 to 3:30 Where: Pell City CEPA located on the Pell City High School Campus Why: Children learn about performing arts and rehearse a full production presented on the last day of camp, July 23 Who: Second Saturdays by Greater
Talladega-Lincoln Chamber
What: Second Saturdays, free event with music, vendors, food trucks and corn hole competitions When: July 10, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Talladega’s historic square downtown Why: Spotlighting local music talent, foods and community fun. Who: Arts Camps at Heritage Hall Museum
What: 2021 Arts Camps, arts classes, music, dance, theater, pottery and other fine art instruction; on the last day, July 16 and July 30, parents and family members are treated to a performance held at the Historic Ritz Theatre on the Talladega Square. When: July 12-16 and July 26-30, from 8 a.m. to noon Where: Heritage Hall Museum, 200 South Street East, Talladega, 35160, which offers tuition discount to households with more than one child attending, $100 for first, and $80 each for additional child. Why: Promoting knowledge and appreciation of the arts. Who: Fables and Tails at Anniston
Museum of Natural History
Designed for ages 5 through 10, but all ages are welcome. This program is included in museum admission and free for members. When: July17, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Anniston Museum of History, 800 Museum Drive, Anniston Why: Promoting enjoyment of literature and animals. Who: Christmas in July at Pier 59
What: Fundraiser featuring silent auction, major drawing for Harley Davidson motorcycle, entertainment, competitions, arts and crafts When: July 24; Silent auction online, July 1-24 Where: Pier 59 Restaurant, Logan Martin Lake Why: Provides Christmas presents for hundreds of children at Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Who: Dynamic Discoveries at Anniston Museum
of Natural History
What: Dynamic Discoveries explores something new each week. When: Every Friday in July at 1 p.m. Where: Anniston Museum of Natural History, 800 Museum Drive, Anniston Why: Explore your world with an educational interpreter in one of the exhibit halls. Included in museum admission and free for members.
Who: Talladega Classic Car Club Cruise-In
What: Classic Car Show Cruise-In When: July 24, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Classic Toys at 515 East Battle Street, Talladega Why: Highlighting classic cars; held 4th Saturdays, April to September Who: KidsART at Heritage Hall Museum
What: 2021 KidsART exhibit, featuring selected works of 4th- and 5th-grade artists from Graham, R.L. Young, Salter and Houston elementary schools. When: Tuesdays through Saturdays in July, through July 30. Where: Heritage Hall Museum, 200 South Street East, Talladega Why: Promoting the artist talents of students in Art in the Schools program, sponsored by the City of Talladega, Jemison Carnegie Foundation, City of Talladega elementary schools and special friends of the museum. Who: Fast Pitch World Series,
National Softball Association
What: NSA Fast Pitch World Series, B and C divisions When: July 21-25 Where: Gadsden Sports Complex, 1500 W. Meighan Blvd., Gadsden, 35901 Why: Visit www.SAFastpitchWorldSeries.com for more information.
Who: Gospel Music Journey at Theatre of Gadsden
What: Looking for a City: A Gospel Music Journey When: July 22-25 Where: Ritz Theater, 310 Wall Street, Gadsden Why: A musical revue exploring the history of some of the great gospel singers whose roots run deep in Alabama. Who: Hidden History at Berman Museum
view and learn the stories behind artifacts not usually on display in Berman Galleries. When: Tuesdays in July, noon to 1 p.m. Where: Berman Museum, 840 Museum Drive, Anniston Why: Learn the stories behind artifacts at the museum.
Who: Creature Feature at Anniston Museum of
Natural History
What: Creature Feature explores the variety of live reptiles, mammals and birds that live at Anniston Museums and Gardens When: Second Saturday of July and Aug., 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: Museum exhibit hall Why: Meet a live animal ambassador and animals who live at the museum and gardens. Included in museum admission and free to members.
Who: Greater Pell City Chamber 3rd Thursdays
What: Special activities and sales by area merchants When: July 15 Where: Historic Downtown Pell City Why: Entertainment, bargains from downtown merchants and special activities Who: Amazing Adaptations at Anniston Museum of
Natural History
What: Amazing Adaptations: Animal Hides explores how animals use their fur and skin to survive and thrive in their environments. When: July 24, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Anniston Museum of Natural History, 800 Museum Drive, Anniston Why: Amazing Adaptations is included in museum admission and free for members.
Who: Discovery Day at Berman Museum
What: Discovery Day: Archaeology, a dig into an archeological dig to unearth clues about people who lived in the area. When: July 31, noon to 3 p.m. Where: Berman Musuem, 840 Museum Drive, Anniston Why: On this Discovery Day, we will explore how an archaeologist finds and documents artifacts.
What: Come as you are, outdoor church on the lake When: Every Sunday in August at 8:30 a.m. Where: Pell City Lakeside Park Why: Offering residents and visitors alike a non-denominational service on Logan Martin Lake Who: 2021 Summer Concert Series
What: Live music by Dr. Zarr’s Funk Monsters When: Aug. 6, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Where: Mort Glosser Amphitheater, 90 Walnut Street, Gadsden, free to enter. Why: Doctor Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster is a party band out of Memphis, Tenn., that plays, on average, 100 shows a year. Come hear their amazing sound while listening to this 70’s tribute band. Cushions and coolers welcome
Who: World’s Longest Yard Sale
What: Yard sale that extends from Noccalula Falls Park to Lookout Mountain Parkway to Chattanooga and beyond When: Aug. 6-9 Where: Starts at Noccalula Falls Park, 1300 Noccalula, Gadsden Why: For details, contact www.Greatergadsden.com Who: Glencoe Christmas for Kids and Alabama
Barbecue Association
What: Smoke in the Park Backyard BBQ competition When: Friday, Aug. 6, cooks meeting, to Saturday, Aug. 7, noon to 7 p.m. Where: E.C. Wilson Park, 313 Nancy Carrol Avenue, Glencoe Why: The BBQ competition for adults and children is Glencoe Christmas for Kids’ second fundraiser of the year, a weekend-long cook-off that starts on Friday and ends with winners on Saturday. Contact Shannon Graham, 256-312-2091; glencoechristmasforkids@gmail.com. Who: The Tyn Times Beach Party
What: The Tyn Tymes Party 2021 When: Saturday, Aug. 7, 6 to 10 p.m. Where: 210 at The Tracks, 210 Locust Street, Gadsden Why: Gadsden’s annual indoor beach party with the Tyn Tymes. Tickets, $25 per person or tables of 10 for $250, available at Gadsden Cultural Arts Foundation website.
Who: Crowns and Cases, You CAN
What: Crowns and Cases Charity Pageant to benefit charities, for contestants, infant to age 23 and older. When: Aug. 8, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: 210 at the Track, 210 Locust Street, Gadsden Why: Email jamielynn5726@yahoo.com for more information. Entry fee, $55, plus a gently used or new suitcase or book bag or cash donations.
Who: Disney’s Newsies, a musical by CharACTers
Children’s Theater
What: Disney’s Newsies, a musical production When: Aug. 13-15, 7 p.m. Where: Mort Glosser Amphitheater, 90 Walnut Street, Gadsden Why: A musical featuring local children’s theater; admission $12 for adults; $10 for students and seniors.
Who: Second Saturday by the Greater
Talladega-Lincoln Chamber
What: Second Saturday, free event with live music, arts and craft vendors, cornhole tournaments, food trucks and a “Love it, Bring it” car, truck and bike cruise-in When: Aug. 14, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Talladega Bottle Works, 124 Court Square, downtown Talladega Why: Hear live music from local talent at this monthly event. Who: Greater Pell City Chamber 3rd Thursdays
What: Special activities and sales by area merchants When: Aug. 19 Where: Historic Downtown Pell City Why: Entertainment, bargains from downtown merchants, special activities
Who: Anger Management, Redneck Style fundraiser
sponsored by Area Wide Towing Association
What: Demolition Derby, Redneck Mud Bog, Balloon Drop and Fireworks When: Aug. 20-22, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Where: 10 Line Street in Attalla Why: All proceeds go to charity for event that includes the new water balloon drop. Tickets are $5 a day or $10 for three-day weekend pass. Check with local towing company for details. Who: Naked Pig Triathalon by Etowah CARES
and Tripp Collins
What: Naked Pig Triathalon run, paddle, bike. Events include Sprint Triathalon and Sprint Triathalon Relay. Entry fee is $150, register.chronotrack.com/r/61201 When: Saturday, Aug. 21, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Back Forty Beer Company, 200 North 6th Street, Gadsden Why: Benefits Etowah CARES, Community Alliance for Revitalization, Economic Development and schools.
SEPTEMBER -
Who: 2021 Summer Concert Series at the Amp
What: Live music from Pandora’s Box When: Sept. 3, 9 to 11 p.m. Where: Mort Glosser Amphitheater, 90 Walnut Street, Gadsden; free to enter Why: Pandora’s Box is the ultimate Aerosmith cover band. Cushions and coolers welcome
Who: Live at Logan Martin
What: Black Jacket Symphony Presents Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Damn the Torpedoes When: Sept. 3 Where: Pell City Sports Complex at Logan Martin Lake Why: Sponsored by AmFirst, City of Pell City and Pell City CEPA (Center for Education and Performing Arts)
Compiled by Jackie Romine Walburn Submit events to: Events@LakeLife247Magazine.com
