Events

Awards given for the twelve best singers and three best dancers.

Virtual Play livestreamed on Facebook. Go online to enjoy scenes from the hit play written by Mrs. Deloris Nash about the life of the man we celebrate! WC Handy Festival honors the memory of Mrs. Deloris Swoopes Nash, original author of Determined.

*IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT* Bring your own recyclable plastic bottle or can, shoebox, or coffee can to make musical instruments and play with Microwave Dave's impromptu band. For ages 3 and older.

Featuring Rick Hall, Aretha Franklin, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Wilson Pickett, Gregg Allman, Bono, Alicia Keys, and more!

Classes for all ages taught by Master Instructor Luther Jarmon, Jr.

*No outside food/coolers permitted. Food concessions and adult beverages will be sold at the event.*   Rain location: Joe Wheeler Convention Center

Rain Location: Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum

Virtual Play livestreamed on Facebook. Go online to enjoy scenes from the hit play written by Mrs. Deloris Nash about the life of the man we celebrate! WC Handy Festival honors the memory of Mrs. Deloris Swoopes Nash, original author of Determined.

Registration from 8am until 12pm. Show from 8am until 2pm.   For more information, call Ronnie James at 256-381-3536 or Terry Mashburn at 256-366-0564 or visit www.shoalscarandtruckclub.com

Gates open at 11am. Show begins at 12:30pm. Bring grills, snacks, tents, and coolers. No alcoholic beverages. Food and alcohol will be sold on site. Contact 256-527-5383 to reserve gazebos or RV parking.

A screening of the film St. Louis Blues, starring Nat "King" Cole as WC Handy.

Fundraiser for the Ritz Theater and the choirs.   Call 256-383-0533 for more information.

Event is at Hunter Point on the SW Colbert County side of Wilson Lake, across the river from Turtle Point Yacht & Country Club. 2:00-4:00pm: Boat Poker Run (Blast off at Wilson Dam) 5:00pm: Music! For more information, call Mackenzie Roberts at 256-740-9779.

Classes for all ages taught by Master Instructor Luther Jarmon, Jr.

5pm: Hazelwood/Courtland Legends vs Coffee/Bradshaw Legends 7pm: Colbert County Legends vs Sheffield Legends   For more information, contact Casey Eggleston or visit www.facebook.com/distinguishedproduction/

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Doors open at 6:30pm. Dinner and entertainment begin at 7pm. Rhoda P's choice of steak or chicken indicated with ticket purchase. Bring your own wine, $5.00 corking fee. For more info or to purchase tickets in advance, call 256-740-1383

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Virtual Play livestreamed on Facebook. Go online to enjoy scenes from the hit play written by Mrs. Deloris Nash about the life of the man we celebrate! WC Handy Festival honors the memory of Mrs. Deloris Swoopes Nash, original author of Determined.

Featuring Rick Hall, Aretha Franklin, Mick Jagger, Gregg Allman, Bono, Alicia Keys, and more!

Hosted by WZZA Radio's Montrell "Mr. MeNard" Reeder. Food by Ramona J's will be available for purchase at $10 per person. Drinks from Sweetwater Bar will also be available for purchase.   For more information, call Fonda Skipworth at 256-349-3882.

*IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT*   Rain Location: Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum

*Ages 21 and up only!*   Let's go back to the ole skool with DJ Chilly Willie on the 1's and 2's just like we used to do. Bring your best skate gate and come truck with us!

Virtual Play livestreamed on Facebook. Go online to enjoy scenes from the hit play written by Mrs. Deloris Nash about the life of the man we celebrate! WC Handy Festival honors the memory of Mrs. Deloris Swoopes Nash, original author of Determined.

*IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT* Bring your own recyclable plastic bottle or can, shoebox, or coffee tin to make musical instruments and play with Microwave Dave's impromptu band! For ages 3 and over.

Alabama Bliss food truck will be on site for those wishing to purchase lunch.

A screening of the film St. Louis Blues, starring Nat "King" Cole as WC Handy.

Come early to find books by your favorite author.

*IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT*

*IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT*   In case of rain, event will be moved to Gattman Park, Muscle Shoals.

Meet & Greet from 5 to 6pm.

Virtual Play livestreamed on Facebook. Go online to enjoy scenes from the hit play written by Mrs. Deloris Nash about the life of the man we celebrate! WC Handy Festival honors the memory of Mrs. Deloris Swoopes Nash, original author of Determined.

Featuring Shoals Area piano students with drummer James Counts and bassist Bob Wray.

*IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT*   Bring your own recyclable plastic bottle or can, shoebox, or coffee tin to make musical instruments and play with Microwave Dave's impromptu band. For ages 3 and older.

Reserved seniors seating on the floor. Public seating in the bleachers. All are welcome! Sack lunches available - reservations required. Call 256-768-8056 for lunch reservations.

Next door to Gym #3. Air conditioned! Masks optional. Everyone is welcome!

Venue is next to Bunyan's BBQ.

Come early to find books by your favorite author.

Kids can get cool in the Handy Pool! (Adults are encouraged to attend and help out).

*IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT* 6:00-6:45pm: Taylor Grace. 6:45-8:00pm: Trey & Gary Nichols

Congregational style hymn singing.

*IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT* Live music for the entire family to enjoy! Bo & The Boys: 6:00-6:45pm Off The Chain: 7:00-9:00pm

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Meet and greet from 5 to 6pm.

Virtual Play livestreamed on Facebook. Go online to enjoy scenes from the hit play written by Mrs. Deloris Nash about the life of the man we celebrate! WC Handy Festival honors the memory of Mrs. Deloris Swoopes Nash, original author of Determined.

*IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT* Bring your own recyclable plastic bottle or can, shoebox, or coffee tin and make musical instruments to play with Microwave Dave's impromptu band! For ages 3 and older.

A screening of the film St. Louis Blues, starring Nat "King" Cole at WC Handy.

*IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT*

Virtual Play livestreamed on Facebook. Go online to enjoy scenes from the hit play written by Mrs. Deloris Nash about the life of the man we celebrate! WC Handy Festival honors the memory of Mrs. Deloris Swoopes Nash, original author of Determined.

*IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT*   Bring your own recyclable plastic bottle or can, shoebox, or coffee tin to make musical instruments and play with Microwave Dave's impromptu band! For ages 3 and older.

Featuring Rick Hall, Aretha Franklin, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Wilson Pickett, Gregg Allman, Bono, Alicia Keys, and more!

Come early to find books by your favorite author.

The Midnighters will begin playing at 6:30pm.

Seating on the lawn, bring your lawn chairs and quilts. Hot dog supper and drinks provided.   Event moved inside if inclement weather.

*IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT*

For more information, contact Russell Gulley at 256-845-0203 or russell@russellgulley.com

Tickets available at the Roxy box office on the day of the show. Doors and box office open at 6:00pm.

In case of rain, event will be moved to Gattman Park Gym #3, Muscle Shoals.

Tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soul-deep-concert-tickets-376885162667

Bring your lawn chairs and coolers, food vendors on-site.

Virtual Play livestreamed on Facebook. Go online to enjoy scenes from the hit play written by Mrs. Deloris Nash about the life of the man we celebrate! WC Handy Festival honors the memory of Mrs. Deloris Swoopes Nash, original author of Determined.

A screening of the film St. Louis Blues, starring Nat "King" Cole as WC Handy.

Doors at 5:00pm. Entertainment begins at 6:00pm. Cash bars all evening. No reserved tables.

*IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT*   Free shuttle from Florence Parking Deck to McFarland Park. Rain location: Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum

*IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT*   Rain Location: Rhoda P's

*IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT*   In case of rain, event will be moved to Gattman Recreation Center, Muscle Shoals.

Ages 25+ only. For tickets call: 256-412-0316, 256-648-6412, or 256-412-6961

Virtual Play livestreamed on Facebook. Go online to enjoy scenes from the hit play written by Mrs. Deloris Nash about the life of the man we celebrate! WC Handy Festival honors the memory of Mrs. Deloris Swoopes Nash, original author of Determined.

Strut begins at Wilson Park, corner of Tuscaloosa and Seminary Streets, Florence. (Rain Location: Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum) Route: From the corner of Tuscaloosa and Seminary Streets, left to Court St., left to College St., left to Seminary St. ending at Wilson Park for music, prizes, and fraternity "stepping." Bands: Florence City, Lee, Mae Jemison, and Columbia High School Bands, and more!

Schedule:

• 2:30pm - Taylor Grace, Shoals Singer-Songwriter
• 3:45pm - BlueWater Whiskey
• 4:45pm - Pat Jamar, smooth southern R&B!
• 6:00pm - Travis Wammack & the Snakeman Band!
• 7:00pm - Deak Harp, rolling into town!
• 8:30pm - Howell Sledge & the Revue featuring Muscle Shoals Horns

*IN HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT*   Rain location: Deshler High School Gym

For more information, call 256-978-5151

For more information, call 256-383-0533.

(Rain location: Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum) Bring your lawn chairs and coolers! Food vendors on site.

Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. Tickets available at Handy Headquarters and Counts Brothers Music, and online at EventBrite.

Handy Week Performers present a gumbo of musical styles. Bar will be open - See all your friends in one place for the last night of partying!

Virtual Play livestreamed on Facebook. Go online to enjoy scenes from the hit play written by Mrs. Deloris Nash about the life of the man we celebrate! WC Handy Festival honors the memory of Mrs. Deloris Swoopes Nash, original author of Determined.

Featuring choirs from the Shoals area churches. Choirs will share their favorite anthems in an evening of Unending Praise.