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Goldpine opens 2023 music season on the Dadeville Square
As Goldpine, Nashville’s Ben and Kassie Wilson will open the 2023 Thursday Music in the Air season on the Dadeville Square March 9 at 6:30 p.m. The free concert will happen inside the Listening Room at Zazu’s Verandah, with beverage sales available.
Together more than 15 years, the veteran Goldpine duo will perform music from their first album, One, a collection of songs that turn the heart.
Emotionally honest lyrics about loss, severed relationships and unearthing the pursuits of love and purpose, their music reaches out as a love-share to the world. It’s a message delivered through southern-soul harmonies and Kassie Wilson’s powerhouse vocals.
A Great Start
Touring since 2016, Goldpine has performed at festivals like the 30A Songwriting Festival and Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion. They won the 2022 Rocky Mountain Songwriter Contest and were finalists in the Kerrville Folk Fest 2021 New Fold Competition. In 2018, they took home the Discovery Award.
Goldpine’s opener is the first in a long line of performances that will span more than 21 weeks of music on the courthouse square in Dadeville. Suzanne Scholz, David Jones and Greg LaFollette will follow as spring unfolds into summer, with the height of the season coming July 27 with the 3rd Annual Lake Martin Songwriter's Festival. The format remains the same for each performance, with music from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event will move outside in May, when patrons will bring children and pets as they pepper the downtown sidewalks with lawn chairs.
All the concerts are free, but patrons are encouraged to generously tip the musicians. Zazu’s will sell wine, beer and some non-alcoholic beverages during the events, which provide an occasion to mingle, make new friends and rekindle friendships that may have lagged over the winter months. Visit the Zazu’s Verandah Facebook page for details.
Feb. 15
Open Studio Panel
Artists Association of Central Alabama will host a panel of successful artists in different mediums, as well as a gallery business owner, to talk about their paths to success and answer questions from the audience. The event will start at 9:30 a.m. at the Alexander City Senior Center at the Sportplex. Lunch will be served after the panel presentation. Cost to non-members is $10, which can be applied toward AACA membership. For more information, email junedeansart@gmail.com or call her at 334-313-7533.
Feb. 20
Lake Martin Wedding & Event Expo
The Mitchell House is the perfect setting for this annual event for Lake Martin brides. Meet with caterers, florists, event center representatives and more to plan your dream wedding at the lake in one day. Admission is $10 and helps to support Lake Martin Area United Way agencies.
Feb. 25
Russell Forest Run
Register now for this year’s run through Russell Forest to benefit the Alexander City Schools Education Foundation. Join the 10K or the 5K race at Russell Crossroads or run the race virtually. Entry fee is $40 for all options. This is an out-and-back race over a certified course that includes sand, clay and gravel roads designed for runners, bicycles and electric cars. The race will finish near The Stables for the post-race party, including a World Famous Grits Bar, live music and more. This annual race has raised more than $100,000 for local schools. Visit russellforestrun.com for information and registration link.
Feb. 25
Lake Watch Annual Meeting
Lake Watch will hold an annual general membership meeting at First Baptist Church in Dadeville, 178 S. Tallassee St. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. with business conducted from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please use the Cass Street entrance. New members welcome. Visit lakewatch.org for information.
March 4
Love is in the Air