Cullman County Events

• February 20th -Empty Bowls of Cullman County

After a two-year hiatus, Empty Bowls of Cullman is back at First United Methodist Church from 4 p.m.-6:30p.m. Chili and grilled cheese sandwiches will be provided by Three Guys and live gospel music will be performed by local singers. Tickets for the event are $10 and can be purchased at Cullman Caring for Kids or First United Methodist Church in Cullman. Proceeds benefit the Cullman Caring for Kids Food Bank. Donations can also be made securely through their website: https://www. cullmancaringforkids.com/

• March 6th-9th – Cullman Chamber’s Washington Fly-In

The Cullman Chamber of Commerce and its sponsors, have organized a trip to Washington, DC in early March to see our nation’s capital and, if the timing is right, get a glimpse of the gorgeous, pink cherry blossoms blooming. The registration fee of $495 per person includes three meals, a hospitality suite, a reception and a three-day Metro card. A block of rooms have been reserved at the Homewood Suites in Navy Yard, but lodging and airfare are not included in the registration fee. Register no later than February 17th by sending a completed registration form to measterwood@cullmanchamber.com

• May 9th - Cullman Women Sing Spring Concert “Under the direction of Laura Doss, the Cullman Women Sing club spring concert will be held Tuesday, May 9th at 7:00 p.m. at Seventh Street Baptist Church

• March 17th – First Annual Gospel Music Jubilee

The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation’s first annual gospel music jubilee will be held at Northbrook Church and will feature the Living Faith Quartet gospel singers. Tickets can be bought in advance for $15, or $20 at the door. They can be purchased at Options, at 2201 2nd Avenue, or the Christian Book Store, at 1650 2nd Avenue in Cullman. All proceeds benefit the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation. www. CullmanBosomBuddies.com

• March 18th – The Hanceville Irish Festival

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Hanceville Friends of the Festival and Downtown Merchants is presenting this year’s Irish festival on Commercial Street in downtown Hanceville. The event features live Irish music, Irish-themed food and vendors selling their arts and crafts. Be sure to come out and enjoy this event in Hanceville’s rejuvenated downtown area. More information can be found at www.facebook.com/ hancevilleirishfest

• March 23rd - Dance Showcase

Choreographer Brooke Desnoës is one of the most gifted teaching artists of her generation. She has developed a dance program at WSCC built upon strong classical roots, which is committed to exploring and redefining where the art form is headed. Her Allegro Dance Theatre group will perform at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre and show off their new routine. Admission is a recommended $10 donation. For more information: call Melissa Lawler at 256-352-8277 or melissa. lawler@wallacestate.edu

• March 20th-24th – WSCC Alumni

Trip to Golden Isles of Georgia

This five-day, four-night trip will showcase the serene, natural beauty of Georgia’s coastline. The itinerary includes tours of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, Jekyll Island, St. Simons Island, Sapelo Island via ferry, and more. The trip includes motorcoach transportation, admission to attractions on the itinerary, baggage service, tour manager and most gratuities and taxes. Costs range from $1,029 to $1,812 based on occupancy and Alumni Association membership status. Limited spots available. Visit www.wsccalumni.org/isles23 for more information or to make a reservation.

• April 18th – “Million Dollar Quartet”

Make your reservation now for a Wallace State Alumni Association motorcoach daytrip to the Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s production of a day in December 1956 when Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley were brought on stage together by the “Father of Rock n’ Roll” Sam Phillips. Hear the classics from premium seating and; dine at the Plantation House Restaurant. All for $142 per person. Visit: www.wsccalumni.org/ quartet23

• April 21st - Big Band Dance

The annual performance by the Wallace State Jazz Band starts at 7 p.m. in the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. Admission is $15. For more information: contact Melissa Lawler at 256352-8277 or melissa.lawler@ wallacestate.edu

• April 22nd-23rd – Bloomin’ Festival

Bloomin’ Festival is a two-day juried arts festival attracting more than 25,000 visitors to the beautiful campus of St. Bernard Abbey and Preparatory School and is sure to be a huge hit again this year. More than 150 booths are filled with artists demonstrating and exhibiting their