Explore Montgomery Spring 2010

SPRING 2010

explore MONTGOMERY

Top Dining picks Shopping Secrets Festivals and fun Downtown & the Riverwalk

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welcome TO MONTGOMERY

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Alabama Shakespeare Festival & Gardens

2007 Southern League Champion title. Playing

1 Festival Drive

in the Riverwalk Stadium, this family friendly

Montgomery 36117

event features many fun theme nights. Many

(334) 271-5353

flexible seating options from box, club, and lawn

www.asf.net

seats, and activities and a playground for

This internationally acclaimed theater is the

children are inside the stadium. The season

Southeast’s fastest growing attraction, and one

schedule spans April through July.

of the largest and most productive regional theaters in the country, annually attracting over

Montgomery Performing Arts Centre

a quarter of a million visitors from all 50

201 Tallapoosa St

states. ASF operates virtually year-round with

www.mpaconline.org

world-class theater productions, international

(334)-481-5100

piano concerts, and educational programs.

Serving as the center for entertainment in

English-style grounds surround the theater,

downtown Montgomery, this state-of-the-art

offering visitors a spectacular view and scenic

facility is large enough for first run Broadway

picnic sites.

shows, yet intimate enough with 1,800 seats to

Movie Theaters:

view a wide variety of concerts, opera, comedy,

The Capri Theatre

dance and kids shows.

1045 E. Fairview Avenue

The Rave Newest movie theatre on the east side 7925 Vaughn Rd (334) 244-1300 www.RaveMotionPictures.com

Capri Theatre

Montgomery 36106

Old Cloverdale

(334) 262-4858

Montgomery area where historic meets hip! F.

independent films

www.capritheatre.org/

Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald lived here during the

1045 E Fairview Ave

Built in 1941 as “The Clover”, it was Montgomery’s

Jazz Age. In 2003, Tim Burton filmed “Big

www.capritheatre.org

first neighborhood theater. Remodeled and

Fish” here. Jessica Lange, Danny DeVito, Steve

(334) 262-4858

renamed, it has become a hot spot in Montgomery’s

Buscemi, Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, and

“Old Cloverdale” district. It is Montgomery’s only

Billy Crudup have called Old Cloverdale home.

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independent film theater. It also shows children’s

Cloverdale is described as Mayberry and

Carmike theater located at the

films in the summer with nominal fees to cover

Atlanta: it’s nightlife and quiet-life. The Capri

Eastdale Mall.

popcorn and drink.

Theatre, Huntingdon College, restaurants and

1001 Eastdale Mall

several cute shops make this area a fun place

(334) 277-5164

to explore.

www.carmike.com

Montgomery Biscuits Baseball

Historic theater in midtown showing

200 Coosa Street Montgomery AL 36106

The Alley Entertainment District

(334) 323-2255

Montgomery’s downtown entertainment area is

www.biscuitsbaseball.com/

within walking distance of the Convention Center,

The Montgomery Biscuits opened in 2004 as

the Biscuits Stadium, and the Riverwalk. Look

the AA affiliate of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

for the historic water tower at the entrance of this

This winning ball club captured the 2006 and

New Orleans style bar and restaurant area.

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Civil Rights Memorial

President Jefferson Davis and his family lived

the most advanced assembly plants in North

400 Washington Ave

here until the Confederate Capital was moved to

America producing the 2009 Sonata sedan and

Montgomery 36104

Richmond, Virginia in the summer of that year. It

the 2009 Santa Fe sport utility vehicle. Tours

(334) 264-0286

is completely furnished with 1850s period pieces.

include an hour-ling, guided tram tour through the stamping facility, paint shop, engine and

www.splcenter.org/crm/memorial.jsp This memorial is located at the Southern Poverty

Hank Williams Museum

assembly area, and the two-mile test track.

Law Center. Uniquely designed by Vietnam

118 Commerce St.

Tours must be scheduled in advance.

War Memorialartist Maya Lin, the memorial

Montgomery AL 36104

chronicles key events andlists the names of

(334) 262-3600

Alabama Governors Mansion

approximately 30 people who gave their lives in

www.TheHankWilliamsmuseum.com

1142 Perry Street

the struggle for racial equality from 1955-1968.

The most complete collection of memorabilia

(334) 263-3970

A memorial center includes in-depth information

dedicated to one of the world’s most respected

www.archives.state.al.us/mansion.html

about the Civil Rights movement.

and remembered country music writer and

Built in 1907, this graceful mansion is typical

performer, Hank Williams, Sr. The museum

of Southern Colonial architecture, with Greek

Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church and Parsonage Museum

spotlights Hanks’ 1952 Cadillac in which he

revival influence. Home of Alabama’s governors

made his final journey. The cemetery in which

since the 1950s, it features a pool in the shape

454 Dexter Ave

he and his wife, Audrey, are buried is minutes

of the state of Alabama. Hours are from 9:00

Montgomery 36104

away at Oakwood Cemetery.

a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.

www.dexterkingmemorial.org

Harriott II Riverboat

Alabama State Capitol

As the first pulpit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,

200 Coosa River

600 Dexter Avenue

this historic church was the center of the bus

Montgomery AL 36104

(334) 242-3935

boycott and played a vital role in the Civil Rights

(334) 241-2100

www.preserveal.org/capitoltour.htm

Movement. Individual tours of the church &

www.funontheriver.com

One of the few state capitols to be designated a

parsonage are available. The Dexter Parsonage

This 19th Century riverboat is docked beside

National Historic Landmark, Alabama’s Capitol

served as a residence for Dr. King and his

the Riverwalk Amphitheater and features cruises

was built in 1850- 1851 on a site known as

family. It includes furniture and memorabilia

down the scenic Alabama River along with food,

“Goat Hill” for its former usage as pasturage. A

from the mid-1950’s that have been restored

drink, music and entertainment.

bronze star marks the spot where Jefferson Davis

(334) 263-3970

stood to take the oath of office as president of the

to the home.

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama

Confederate States of America. Free admission.

First White House of the Confederacy

700 Hyundai Blvd

644 Washington Ave

Montgomery, AL

F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum

Montgomery, 36104

(334) 387-8000

919 Felder Ave

(334) 242-1861

www.hmmausa.com

Montgomery, AL 36106

This 1835 Italianate-style house was designated

This 2-million-square-foot manufacturing

(334) 264-4222

the Executive Residence by the Provisional

facility began producing vehicles in May 2005.

www.fitzgeraldmuseum.net

Confederate Congress on February 21, 1861.

This $1.4 billion automotive plant is one of

This is the home of author F. Scott Fitzgerald

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and his wife, Montgomery native, Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald. Museum holdings focus on the personal artifacts which were a part of the couple’s public and private lives. There is also a 30 minute documentary. Free.

Union Station 300 Water Street Montgomery, AL 36104 Adjacent to Riverfront Park. Montgomery’s Union Station contains magnificent woodwork, art glass windows and tile flooring. The adjacent train shed is one of the few surviving structures of its type from the 19th century. Completed in 1898, Union Station is the centerpiece for riverfront development. It also houses the Montgomery Area Visitors Center.

Wetumpka Impact Crater US 231 & Bald Knob Wetumpka, AL www.cityofwetumka.com Alabama was the seat of the nation’s greatest national disaster. 81.5 million years ago, an asteroid impact occurred from an asteroid with a size of 6.5 Kilometer (its base fits just inside the Auburn University football stadium.) On the earthquake’s richter scale, it would have registered 8.5-9. There are yearly geology tours in February.

Jasmine Hill Gardens 3001 Jasmine Hill Rd Wetumpka 36106 (334) 263-5713 www.jasminehill.org “Alabama’s Little Corner of Greece”, now features over 20 acres of year-round floral beauty and classical sculpture. Open for touring during announced weekends in March, April and May.

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F U N F O R FA M I L I E S

The MOOseum

The Rosa Parks Library and Museum serves as an historical milestone

201 S. Bainbridge St

to those who strive to understand the event that began the famous bus

Montgomery, AL 36104

boycott. The Museum features an interactive children’s area that includes

(334) 265-1867

a multi-media reenactment involving Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King,

www.bamabeef.org/NewMOOseum.htm

Jr & other early Civil Rights Leaders.

Over 10,000 school age children each year tour this oneof- a-kind, interactive, educational museum sponsored by the Alabama beef cattle

W. A. Gayle Planetarium

industry. Free.

1010 Forest Ave (334) 241-4799

Alabama Archives & History Museum

http://montgomery.troy.edu/planet/

624 Washington Ave

This planetarium features an auditorium designed for simulating the

(334) 242-4363

natural sky by projecting images of the sun, moon, planets, stars and

www.archives.state.al.us

other celestial objects on a 50-foot domed ceiling. Available for birthday

This state history museum displays artifact collections documenting

parties, it features the birthday person in a laser show with pictures of

Alabama history. Highlights include exhibits on early Alabama Indians,

them and their guests. Oak Park with a playground is adjacent to the

military history, the 19th century, and portrait galleries. The children’s

Planetarium. Open Mon-Fri.

gallery features a free-standing structure called “Grandma’s Attic.” Within “Grandma’s Attic,” children can dress up and pretend using different

The Ice Palace

items from different time periods. The Archives welcomes genealogists,

1000 Eastdale Mall

historians, students & visitors to explore the records & artifacts to promote

Montgomery AL 36117

a better understanding of Alabama history. “We tell the story of the people

(334) 277-2088

of Alabama” is their motto.

www.shopmalls.com Ice skating inside of the Eastdale Mall is fun and a great way to escape

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

the hot summer afternoons. Skate school and skate rental are available,

www.mmfa.org

as well as, birthday party packages.

(334)240.8333 “Artworks” contains 40 interactive exhibits for exploring art. Kids can

Montgomery Skate Park

spend hours exploring the exhibits, computers with art-related software

301 Bibb Street

and even a mezzanine featuring art-related books, games and puzzles.

Montgomery 36104

Admission is free! Open Tuesday-Sunday

(334) 240-4017 www.skatemontgomery.com

Old Alabama Town

Montgomery’s only skate park, skateboarders enjoy the 5’ mini ramp

310 Columbus St

with a breathtaking street course. The park also hosts weekly sessions

Montgomery 36104

for BMX riders.

(334) 240-4500 www.oldalabamatown.com Over six blocks of houses and landscapes show visitors how people lived in central Alabama from 1800-1900. The walk-through historic district interprets life in both urban and rural Alabama. Tours are available and a wonderful playground for children is adjacent.

Rosa Parks Library and Museum & Children’s Wing 251 Montgomery Street Montgomery 36104 (334) 241-8661 http://montgomery.troy.edu/rosaparks/museum 10

Montgomery Zoo & Mann Museum 329 Vandiver Blvd.

(334) 240-4900 http://montgomeryzoo.com The 40-acre zoo represents five continents with lush vegetation, waterfalls and 700 species of exotic wildlife. The Mann Museum is on site and allows visitors a closeup look at the wildlife. 3-sided viewing and Interactive displays allow you to feel fur and hear the exotic sounds of wildlife. Open Daily..

NEARBY: Fort Toulouse/Jackson Park 2521 W. Fort Toulouse Road Wetumpka 36092 (334) 567-3002 www.fttoulousejackson.org Fort Toulouse is located 12 miles from downtown Montgomery of U.S. 231 on the banks of the Coosa and Tallapoosa river. With over 5000 years of history with occupations from Hernando DeSoto in 1450 and the French in 1717. Fort Jackson was built in 1814 by General Andrew Jackson, marking the end of the Creek Indian War. The grounds feature the William Bartram Aborerum, museum, Indian mound, boat launch, campgrounds and facilities. “Living History” reenactments are routinely scheduled each month. Open year round to visitors and campers.

Surfside Water Park Features a 450,000 gallon wave pool, a lazy river that winds throughout the park, 4 body flumes, 2 speed slides, and a brand new 5000 sq. ft kiddies area. Open May-Sept, it is located 45 mins east of Montgomery in Auburn AL. www.surfsidewaterpark.com (334) 821-7873

Birmingham Museum of Art (205) 254-2565 www.artsbma.org The Museum connects with the community through programs and exhibitions that engage, entertain, and enlighten visitors. Programs are designed around the Museum’s permanent collection and changing exhibitions, and provide opportunities for all ages and levels of experience to connect with art.

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1 Alabama Shakespeare Festival

1 Festival Dr. (Blount Cultural Park) 271-5353

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2 Capri Theatre 15 6

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1045 E. Fairview Ave., 262-4858

3 Fort Toulouse/Jackson Park

2521 Fort Toulouse Rd. (Wetumpka) 567-3002

4 Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama 700 Hyundai Blvd., 387-8000

5 Jasmine Hill Gardens and Outdoors 3001 Jasmine Hill Rd. (Wetumpka) 567-6463

6 Montgomery Museume of Fine Arts 1 Museum Dr. (Bount Cultural Park) 240-4333

7 Montgomery Zoo

6 Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts 251 Montgomery St., 241-9567

7 Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church 454 Dexter Ave., 263-3970

8 The First White House of the Confederacy

644 Washington Ave., 242-1861

9 Hank Williams Memorial

118 Commerce St., 262-3600

10 Montgomery Biscuits

200 Coosa St., 323-2255

11 Montgomery Performing Arts Center 201 Tallapoosa St., 481-5100

12 Old Town Alabama & Playground 301 Columbus St., 240-4500

13 Riverboat-Harriott II

200 Coosa St., 241-2100

2301 Coliseum Blvd., 240-4900

8 Shakespeare Gardens & Amphitheater 6055 Vaughn Rd., 240-5300

9 Cloverdale Entertainment District 10 Gayle Plantation

6055 Vaughn Rd., 240-5300

11 Ice Palace

Inside Eastdale Mall

14 Riverwalk Amphitheater & Stadium Coosa St., 241-2100

15 Rosa L. Parks Library and Museum and Children’s Wing 252 Montgomery St., 241-8615

16 Hank Williams Museum

118 Commerce St., 262-3600

17 Montgomery State Park 18 Governor’s Mansion

DOWNTOWN ATTRACTIONS, NIGHTLIFE AND RECREATION 1 Alabama Cattleman’s Association “Mooseum” 201 S. Bainbridge St., 265-1867

2 Alabama Department of Archives and History 624 Washington Ave., 242-4363

3 Alabama State Capitol

600 Dexter Ave., 242-3935

4 The Alley Entertainment District

Connecting Commerce St. and Dexter Ave.

5 Civil Rights Memorial and Center 400 Washington Ave., 956-8200

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1142 S. Perry St., 834-3022

19 F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum 919 Felder Ave., 264-4222

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5 TIPS FOR REDUCED S T R E S S B U S I N E S S T R AV E L

Does your job require travel? If you’ll be traveling for business on a regular basis, don’t put yourself in the position of being stressed out every time you have to go on a trip. There are several things you can do to help take some of the stress out of business travel. Follow these tips and you’ll soon find yourself enjoying a more relaxed approach to work related travel.

4. Include a Cushion in Your Schedule If you plan your travel departure and arrival times too close to when you have meetings scheduled, you may find yourself constantly fretting over delayed flights. When you’re traveling, experiencing delays from time to time is inevitable. Don’t set yourself up to be late or to miss important meetings entirely by failing to build a sufficient time cushion into your travel plans. It’s always better to plan to arrive early rather than planning to get to your destination just in the nick of time. You’ll be much less stressed out when a small delay won’t result in a major problem.

1. Book Travel Early Don’t put off booking your business travel until the last minute. When you don’t plan ahead of time, you’ll likely have a hard time getting good rates, convenient flights, or the hotel rooms that you want. While some last minute business travel is inevitable, many trips are scheduled several weeks ahead of time. As soon as you are able to confirm travel dates, start making your travel arrangements. Not only will you save money by booking early, you’ll also probably benefit from better seats, convenient flight times, and a better choice of places to stay.

5. Utilize Frequent Traveler Programs After you’ve been traveling for work for a while, you’ll find that the benefits of frequent flyer and hotel reward programs can make a huge dent in the amount of stress you experience. Once you have accrued a significant quantity of miles or stays, you can enjoy no charge upgrades on many occasions. Frequent flyer miles can be traded in for first class seating. If you fly a great deal, you’ll even be able to access executive level waiting rooms at many major city airports. Hotel loyalty programs offer benefits like late checkouts, morning newspapers, and even free meals.

These little perks can go a long way toward taking some of the stress out of business trips.

2. Choose Travel Friendly Attire When you travel for business, it’s important to project a professional image. Whether you’re attending a conference or meeting with a client, you need to look your best when you are representing your company.

There’s nothing worse than arriving at your destination only to discover that your clothes are badly wrinkled. If your job requires frequent travel, purchase several pieces that are designed with the needs of business travel in mind. Select items that coordinate well and that don’t wrinkle badly when packed.

3. Pack with Compliance in Mind Getting through security at airports can be one of the most stressful parts of business travel. Before leaving for your trip, take the time to review the airline’s luggage guidelines. Because requirements frequently change, check before every trip so that you have the most current information when packing. Make sure that your packing strategy is compliant with all applicable regulations and you’ll find the process of navigating the security screening much less stressful than it could be.

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GOLF & SPORTS

Lagoon Park & Tennis 2855 Lagoon Park Drive

Gateway Executive Golf Course

Montgomery, AL

3800 Davenport Parkway

(334) 240-4061

(334) 284-7920

Featuring 17 tennis courts with lighting and

Gateway Executive Golf Course was designed

stadium seating for 2500, it is the Official site

for the City of Montgomery by Ken Morgan and

for the Blue Gray Junior Classic. It is managed

opened in April 2006. Gateway is a beautiful,

by USTPR Tennis Professionals who provide

fully manicured 5,862 yard par 32 nine-hole

lessons and manage the fully stocked pro shop.

layout. It provides an aesthetic entrance into the

Men’s and women’s round robins and leagues,

City of Montgomery off Interstate 65.

junior tennis programs and tournament are held year-round.

Tallapoosa Lakes Golf Course

O’Connor Tennis Center

Montgomery, AL 36124

500 Anderson Street

(334) 260-4900

Montgomery, AL

www.tlakesgolf.com

(334) 240-4884

Voted #1 Golf Course by The Montgomery

Featuring 12 fully lighted courts, it is managed

Advertiser’s “Reader’s Choice Awards” for the

by a USTPR tennis professional who provides

Tri-County Area. This 36 hole course has over

lessons and pro shop. Men’s and women’s

350 expertly maintained acres filled with local

round robins and leagues, junior tennis

wildlife, tremendous oaks and scenic lakes,

programs and tournaments are held year-round.

golfers are provided the pleasure of their golf

1501 Dozier Road

Capitol Hill – Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail 2600 Constitution Avenue Prattville, AL 36066 (334) 285-1114 www.rtjgolf.com With three distinct championship courses to choose from, each poses its own challenges.

The Senator is a traditional Scottish-style layout with 150 pot-hole bunkers. The Legislator, a more traditional course, plays in and out of

game in a relaxing and friendly atmosphere.

pine trees along a bluff. The Judge plays

2855 Lagoon Park Drive

The Pines Golf Club

the Alabama River. With 14 holes adjoining the

Montgomery, AL

307 Deatsville Highway

water and a stunning bulkhead island green, the

(334) 240-4050

Millbrook, AL 36054

Judge is described as simply magnificent.

Lagoon Park Golf Course was designed for

(334) 285-7529

the City of Montgomery by Charles M. Graves

The 18-hole “Pines” course at The Pines Golf

and opened in October 1978. Lagoon Park is

Club facility in Millbrook, Alabama features

a beautiful, fully manicured 6,773 yard par

6,318 yards of golf from the longest tees for a

72 championship layout, which has hosted

par of 72. The course rating is 68.5 and it has

numerous tournaments of national and regional

a slope rating of 113. The Pines golf course

significance. It has also been rated one of the

opened in 1991.

Lagoon Park & Golf

alongside the 200 acre glistening backwaters of

Jasmine Hill Gardens 3001 Jasmine Hill Rd Wetumpka 36106 (334) 263-5713 www.jasminehill.org “Alabama’s Little Corner of Greece”, now features over 20 acres of year-round floral

nation’s Top 50 Public Courses by Golf Digest.

beauty and classical sculpture. Open for touring

Lagoon Park golf course has also been voted,

during announced weekends in March, April

“Best Golf Course in Montgomery” every year

and May.

that there has been a vote.

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Coosa River Adventures 415 Company Street Wetumpka 36092 (334) 514-0279 www.coosariveradventures.com Canoe and sit-on-top kayak rentals on the Coosa River are available.

Enjoy Class II and III rapids, breathtaking scenery, fishing, and nature watching. Novice to professional paddlers and outdoorsmen can enjoy.

Coosa Outdoor Center 107 River Road Wetumpka 36092 (334) 201-5510 www.coosaoutdoorcenter.com Canoe & sit-on-top kayak rentals and shuttles. Boats are available to rent for your company picnic or lake party.

River Region Guide Service – Millbrook 431 Magnolia Loop Millbrook, AL 36064 www.RiverRegionFishing.com Guide services are available for half and full-day fishing trips on: Lay Lake, Lake Mitchell, Lake Jordan, Lake Martin and 3 acres of the Alabama River. Rods, reel and tackle provided

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Eastdale Mall

Indoor shopping with over 50 stores, food court, indoor ice rink, movie theater and more. Anchor stores include: Dillards, Sears, JCPenney, and Belk.

Located at the corner of the Eastern Bypass and Atlanta Highway www.shopmalls.com

The Shoppes at EastChase Outdoor lifestyle center shopping with over 40 stores and restaurants that are convenient to parking. Anchor stores include: Dillards, the Gap, Ann Taylor and Banana Republic.Located on the eastside of Montgomery at the intersection of Interstate 85 and Taylor Road. www.TheShoppesAtEastChase.com

Mulberry Historic District Collection of cute & eclectic stores with art, clothing and gift items.

Located off I-85 and Mulberry Street exit

Festival Plaza Entertainment lifestyle center with specialty shops and restaurants along with the Rave theatre. A great place to eat, shop & catch a movie.

Corner of Vaughn Rd & Taylor Rd (off of I85)

Cloverdale Shopping & Dining East Fairview Avenue near Huntingdon College Check-out the trendy and long-time favorite spots in Old Cloverdale for dining and taking in a live band. Choices for dining are El Rey, Sinclairs, Nancy Pattersons and Tomations. The fun and funky shops have great gift items that are sure to please. The historic Capri Theatre features independent films.

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C alendar of E vents

Spring Concerts

Mar 5-7, Montgomery Alabama Dance Theatre’s “Spring Concerts”

Spring Tours of the Governor’s Mansion

334-241-2590. www.alabamadancetheatre.com. Admission charged.

Apr 9-10, Montgomery Spring Governor’s Mansion Tours 800-Alabama.

Troy University’s Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Free. Governor’s Mansion, 1142 S. Perry St.--Mansion and grounds will be open for tours to showcase the beauty of the historic home and

Rodeo

gardens in the spring. Free tickets for the tours can be picked up across

Mar 11-13, Montgomery Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo

the street at the Governor’s Mansion Gift Shop on Finley Avenue.

888-2RODEO2. www.bamabeef.org. Admission charged. Garrett

2-4 p.m.

Coliseum--Celebrate the 50th anniversary of “The Greatest Show on Dirt.” Competition in bull riding, calf roping, etc. Thurs. is Military Night

Alabama Book Festival

and Fri. is “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” night. Thurs. & Fri., 7 p.m.;

Apr 17, Montgomery Alabama Book Festival 888-240-1850. www.

Sat., 2 & 7 p.m.

oldalabamatown.com Free. Old Alabama Town--More than 50 nationally recognized writers, book appraisers, panel discussions on publishing,

Master Gardener State Conference

mystery and romance, home and garden, literary fiction, poetry and

Mar 18-20, Montgomery Alabama Master Gardener Association 20th

children’s/young adult books. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Annual State Conference 334-224-2718. www.alabamamg.org. www.alabama.travel/events/walk_of_life_-_web_submission.html

Admission charged. Renaissance Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center-Workshops, programs, and exhibits will educate attendees on the

Walk of Life Apr 17, Montgomery Walk of life 334-281-5093. www.

importance and contributions of public gardens and public landscapes

joytolife.org. Fee for participants only. Cramton Bowl--Take steps to fight

to healthy communities, how volunteers have been effectively integrated

breast cancer! This 5K run/walk and Kid’s Dash through downtown

into such places, and Master Gardeners can establish or reclaim areas for

Montgomery is a day of family fun that helps the Joy to Life Foundation

public use and enjoyment. Public invited. Registration $80.

provide free mammograms to the medically under served in the Tri-County area! 7-11:30 a.m.

Zoo Weekend Mar 27-28, Montgomery Zoo Weekend 334-240-4900. www.

Earth Day Safari

montgomeryzoo.com. Admission charged. Montgomery Zoo--Enjoy a

Apr 21-22, Montgomery Earth Day Safari 334-240-4900. www.

weekend full of activities for visitors and families to enjoy, there will be

montgomeryzoo.com. Admission charged. Montgomery Zoo--Fun and

entertainment, games and animals. Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

educational field trip featuring an endangered species scavenger hunt, Earth Day trivia game and live animal presentations. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Alabama Women of the 19th Century www.alabama.travel/events/flimp_festival.html

Mar 1-31, Montgomery Alabama Women of the 19th Century 888-240-

Flimp Festival

1850. www.oldalabamatown.com. Admission charged.

May 1, Montgomery Flimp Festival

Old Alabama Town--Come and celebrate women’s history month as we

334-240-4333. www.mmfa.org. Free. Montgomery Museum of Fine

focus on the lives of Alabama women during the 1800s. A special tour, “A

Arts--Let your imagination, creativity and good humor run rampant when

Woman’s Work is Never Done,” will be offered featuring the domestic arts.

the Flimp Festival occurs for the 20th year. Join the crowd and enjoy art

9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

activities, music and a variety of entertainment throughout the day. 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

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www.alabama.travel/events/jasmine_hill_gardens_and_outdoor_museum_

www.alabama.travel/events/old_house_expo_23rd_annual_.html

Old House Expo, 24th Annual

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May 2, Montgomery Old House Expo 334-834-1500. www.

Jasmine Hill Gardens

OldHouseExpo.com. Free admission. Historic Montgomery districts-

Mar 12-May 31, Montgomery Jasmine Hill Gardens and Outdoor

-Offered by the Montgomery Area Association of Realtors as part of

Museum Opens for Spring 334-567-6463. www.jasminehill.org.

National Historic Preservation Month. Houses on tour and a printable

Admission charged. Jasmine Hille Gardens--Jamsine Hill consists of 20

map provided on the web site the week before the tour. 1-5 p.m.

acres which burst forth with flowers each spring. Enjoy staturary fountains and Greek temple reproductions. Weekends only: Fri. & Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.

www.alabama.travel/events/herb_day_-_web_submission.html

Herb Day May 8, Montgomery Herb Day at Old Alabama Town 888-240-1850.

www.alabama.travel/events/jasmine_hill_gardens_and_outdoor_museum_

www.oldalabamatown.com. Free. Old Alabama Town--This event features

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Water Ski Tournament

an open-air market with plants and gardening items, children’s activities, special programs and speaker. 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Jun 25-27, Montgomery Southern Regional Water Ski Show Team

HYPERLINK “http://www.alabama.travel/events/mayfest_at_the_

Park--Five water ski show teams from the Southern region of the United

Tournament 334-399-7384. www.alabamashowski.com. Free. Gateway States competeing in a show ski tournament. Acts include human

montgomery_zoo_-_web_submission.html” Mayfest at the Montgomery

pyramids, barefoot acts, swivel acts, jump and ballet skiing. Practice is

Zoo

on Friday and actual competition for individuals and teams is on Saturday

May 8, Montgomery Mayfest at the Montgomery Zoo 334-240-

and Sunday with awards being presented late Sunday afternoon.

4930. www.montgomeryzoo.com. Admission charged. Join Booker T. Washington School and The Montgomery Zoo for a day of fun filled

www.alabama.travel/events/southern_regional_water_ski_show_team_

activities, live entertainment, food,games,gift items,and 40 acres of zoo

tournament_-.html

wildlife. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday Jam Sessions Jan 9-Dec 25, Montgomery Saturday Jam Sessions 888-240-1850.

www.alabama.travel/events/mothers_day.html

www.oldalabamatown.com. Free. Old Alabama Town--Join us every 2nd

Mother’s Day at the Zoo

and 4th Saturday of every month at the historic Rouse House. Musicians,

May 9, Montgomery Mother’s Day at the Zoo 334-240-4900. www.

bring your acoustic instruments and join the fun. 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

montgomeryzoo.com. Admission charged, except to mothers. Montgomery

www.alabama.travel/events/saturday_jam_sessions_-_web_submission.

Zoo--Treat your mom to a day at the zoo. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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www.alabama.travel/events/dino_dig_-_web_submission.html

Dino Dig May 15, Montgomery Dino Dig 334-240-4930. www.montgomeryzoo. com. Admission charged. Montgomery Zoo--Dino Dig gives children and adults the opportunity to dig in the sand while learning about prehistoric creatures. 10 a.m.-noon. www.alabama.travel/events/southern_writers_project.html

Southern Writers’ Project [Montgomery] [May 14-16, 2010] May 14-16, Montgomery Southern Writers’ Project 334-271-5334.

Admission charged. www.southernwritersproject.net. Alabama Shakespeare Festival--See new plays in every stage of development from some of America’s most innovative playwrights and enjoy meals, music, and performances while mingling with theatre professionals. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. www.alabama.travel/events/jubilee_cityfest.html

Jubilee Cityfest [Montgomery] [May 28-29, 2010] May 28-29, Montgomery Jubilee Cityfest 334-834-7220. www. jubileecityfest.org. Admission charged. Riverfront Amphitheatre & other downtown areas-- Alabama’s largest family music festival featuring various music stages, KidsFest, food, fun and more. Check the Web site for updates.

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