Alabama School of Fine Arts in concert tonight at Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre
HANCEVILLE - The orchestra, choir and jazz ensemble from the Alabama School of Fine Arts will be in concert tonight, Thursday, Feb. 8, in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre on the campus of Wallace State Community College. The concert, which will feature both students...
Art in the Park this weekend at City Park; future plans to be unveiled
CULLMAN - Cullman City Parks and Recreation (CP&R) will host the annual Art in the Park event this Saturday, April 15 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. In the past, Art in the Park has taken place at Heritage Park; however, this year the event will...
St. Bernard Prep Hosts All-State Choir Auditions
CULLMAN – St. Bernard Prep School recently hosted auditions for the Alabama Vocal Association. Choral students from at least thirty different schools around north Alabama auditioned for the Alabama All-State Choir on November 13-14, 2015.
In order for students to participate in AVA festivals, they...
Dead on: Walker Stalker Con Atlanta
ATLANTA - ‘For fans, by fans.’ This is the motto of Walker Stalker Con. This Sunday I had a chance to experience what this meant as both working media and as a fan, and let me tell you, the motto could not have rung...
Morning music: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”
This morning's feel good song makes it almost impossible to be sad..."Don't Worry, Be Happy" is one of those tunes that just plain makes you smile. Happy Monday, y'all !!!
Bobby McFerrin Jr. (born March 11, 1950) is an American jazz vocalist and conductor. He...
Friday Fun: July 15
Fairview HS Class of 1963 Reunion
Friday, July 15 at noon at Waterbrook Restaurant, 10645 U.S. Hwy 278 E in Holly Pond. For more information, call 256-339-3451.
Swamp John’s Dinner
Friday, July 15 from 4-7 p.m. at Tri-County Volunteer Fire Department. Plates $10. Money will go to...
Local festival celebrates Native American heritage
CULLMAN – The 19th Annual Echota Cherokee Festival and PowWow was held at Sportsman Lake Park Saturday and Sunday. From those in beautiful headdresses to the everyday Native American in a T-shirt, people from all over Alabama joined together to celebrate their heritage. “We...
Making art, nurturing artists
Ty Parker and a few of his performing arts students showing off progress on West Point High School's stage.
WEST POINT - In a day when arts programs are under increasing threat in schools across the country, some folks see things differently. The people of...
Missoula Children’s Theatre presents “Treasure Island” today at the civic center
The cast of “Treasure Island” rehearsing for Saturday’s performances
CULLMAN - If you’d like to expose your children to the performing arts, perhaps to give them a new interest, increase their ability to speak in public, or just because it’s fun, take them to see...
Wallace State Theatre putting modern spin on “Our Town”
Haley Johnson, left, of Birmingham, and Trey Moody of Hartselle, rehearse a scene from “Our Town” for an upcoming production of the Thornton Wilder classic at Wallace State Community College, Hanceville. The pair portrays the roles of Emily Webb and George Gibbs.
HANCEVILLE -...
Cullman County Schools breaks new ground with theater production
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – In April, more than five months of coordinated effort will culminate in a new era of theater for students of Cullman County Schools, when Fairview High School hosts a production of “Sleeping Beauty” featuring students who auditioned from across the entire...
Cullman Community Band’s senior member enjoys a life filled with music
Dr. Robert Orr, full-time musician, part-time retiree!
GOOD HOPE - Robert Orr has been retired for 21 years, but you'd never know it by talking to him. At 88 years of age (he was specific: "88 years and 7 months!"), he has earned his rest;...
You’re gonna need a bigger pool: ‘Jaws’ brings near-record numbers to CWAC
Almost 350 people came out to see “Jaws” in the outdoor pool at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center Thursday night. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - For five years, the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center has been entertaining summer swimmers with dive-in movies....
Morning music: “Oh Happy Day”
"Oh Happy Day" is a spiritual song that will move you for many reasons...the beat is astounding, the heart and soul of the song are exuberant; it spreads through your spirit, and will give you a great start to your Tuesday! Play on, brother!
"Oh...
Hanceville’s Dark Before Dawn Performs at 11th Frame Live
MADISON – Hanceville based band, Dark Before Dawn was the opening act for Shaman Harvest at 11th Frame Live, July 15.
Dark Before Dawn’s sound was professionally balanced; every piece of instrumentation heard on their EP could be heard just as clearly at the venue.
In...
Fans’ perspective: RTS ‘better than last year’
CULLMAN - Rock the South is a fan-driven experience. Without the thousands of country music fans that cram inside Heritage Park each year, the event would be nothing but a bunch of vendors hawking their goods to no one, and the musicians would be...
Some unwanted excitement at 2nd Fridays event
CULLMAN - The third Friday night celebration of the summer, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Cullman City Parks and Recreation’s 2nd Fridays Cullman got off to its usual start with shoppers perusing the goods at the Farmer’s Market, kids hopping around in...
Good Hope Band Partners with Child Development Center to Perform Disney-Themed Spring Classic
Everyone has abilities they can use.”
Ty Parker, Good Hope High School band director
GOOD HOPE - Ty Parker, band director at Good Hope High School, wants Cullman County Schools to involve the Cullman County Child Development Center more, so he is taking the first step...
Rock the South continues after projected record opening day
CULLMAN - Arguably Cullman's event of the year, Rock the South lit up the Friday night sky above Heritage park last night. The stage was on fire with talent as well-known acts such as Cody Jinks, Brett Eldridge and Luke Bryan played unforgettable performances....
WSCC hosting ‘Salute to United States Veterans’ featuring Concert Band, Jazz Band Nov. 9
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Concert Band and Jazz Band will perform their “Salute to United States Veterans” on Thursday, Nov. 9, in the Recital Hall of the Burrow Center for Fine and Performing Arts. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Admission...
Crowds pack Temple Baptist for North Alabama Quartet Convention; event continues Saturday
The performance by Eagle’s Wings was a highlight for many fans. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Planners and promoters didn’t know what to expect from the very first North Alabama Quartet Convention in Cullman, but two hours before it even started, they...
WSCC hosts music festival as part of 50th anniversary celebration
The Wallace concert band was great. The Wallace Singers were fantastic and the Wallace choir was phenomenal! I had an awesome time listening to some great music! Can't wait till next year’s festival!”
David Hood
HANCEVILLE - As part of Wallace State Community College’s 50th anniversary...
More on Rock the South discussion from Cullman City Council meeting
For a second week, Rock the South producers Shane Quick and Nathan Baugh, third and second from right, met informally with local residents after the Cullman City Council meeting Monday night. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, before Cullman’s City...
Auditions Jan. 21 for ‘The Pied Piper’
The Missoula Children’s Theatre will be in Cullman Jan. 21-26. This year’s show is “The Pied Piper.” (Missoula Children’s Theatre)
CULLMAN - Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) will make its annual stop in Cullman next week. The group will be in town from Jan. 21-26 to...
Daily schedule
CULLMAN - Oktoberfest is upon us! Below, courtesy of www.CullmanOktoberfest.com, is a detailed schedule for tomorrow through Sunday. To read the history of Oktoberfest in Cullman, visit http://www.cullmanoktoberfest.com/about.html.
You can find details on the more popular events in our online calendar at http://www.cullmansense.com/calendar.
Thursday, Oct. 6
8-5--Farmer's...
Mud and Mayhem Collide at Stony Lonesome Mud Run 5K
BREMEN – Stony Lonesome OHV Park held its Mud Run 5K last Saturday at 8:30 a.m. The event had a turnout of at least 400 contestants. This was the first 5K in what is to be an annual event at the park.
“We do stuff...
“Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning”
Dyanna Taylor is an accomplished filmmaker with five Emmys. It was an honor to have her on our campus to screen this film, which was a labor of love about her late grandmother, photographer Dorothea Lange.”
Kristen Holmes, Evelyn Burrow Museum administrator
HANCEVILLE - On...
Little Red Riding Hood Visits Cullman
My daughter Parker is one of the raccoons. She absolutely loved it! She thought it was so much fun. I don’t think she fully realizes that this is the end of it. She wants to keep going and keep doing it.”
Carol Lawrence, parent
CULLMAN -...
Hank’s Sport Bar and Rumors Deli hosts nationwide talent Jermaine ‘Funnymaine’ Johnson
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday night saw two best of the bests putting on a show for Cullman that was full of one-of-a-kind entertainment, specialty drinks and cathartic laughter.
Hank’s Sports Bar and Rumors Deli presented comedian and Alabama football aficionado Jermaine “Funnymaine” Johnson and Rod...
Southern-born Ron Pope: My record is a love letter to American music
Ron Pope is a musical artist from Marietta, Georgia who is in the middle of a fall tour, playing songs from the album he released this year titled “Ron Pope and the Nighthawks.”
“This album is the greatest artistic achievement of my life,” he said....
Morning music: “If You’re Ready, Come Go with Me”
This is the fourth installment of a new weekday morning post called "Morning music." From The Tribune's Loretta Gillespie: "We are about to make your mornings a little brighter, happier and a whole lot more fun than listening to a lot of bad news!...
Wallace State Professor to Tell Murder Tale on Halloween Eve for National TV
HANCEVILLE – Beyond Productions of Australia has announced that Robert S. Davis, senior professor of History at Wallace State Hanceville, will appear on a special episode of Deadly Women on the Investigation Discovery Channel on Oct. 30, at 9 p.m. He will help narrate...
Morning music: “I Will Survive”
Ready for the number one dance song ever?
Lauded as the no.1 song of the 100 Greatest Dance Songs in 2000, "I Will Survive" was the FIFA World Cup un-official anthem of the French team, who went on to win the competition 1998.
In...
CHS Performing Arts welcomes special guests to “Shrek”
Cullman High student Marie Bean (Ogre Fiona) and special guest Stormi Brock backstage before Thursday night’s performance
CULLMAN - There were some special guests at Thursday night’s opening performance of “Shrek: The Musical” at Cullman High School. As members of Cullman High’s Performing Arts prepared...
Former Alabama First Lady Marsha Folsom to Star in Ben South’s New Play
HANCEVILLE – On Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m., Ben Johnson South’s new play, “Yours Eternally: Letters of a Lifetime” will premiere. The play will star former Alabama First Lady Marsha Folsom and her son James Folsom III. The play will be at the...
Profile: Local bluegrass band BoomTown
CULLMAN - When Jesse Turner and his friends got together in October of 2015 to form BoomTown, they had no idea it would be something they would be pursuing full-time within a year.
“That first weekend we got together we decided to compete in the...
Wallace State’s Evelyn Burrow Museum Presents ‘Alabama Art: Inside Out’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, announces a new exhibition on loan from Troy University, “Alabama Art: Inside Out,” which will be on display in the museum’s main gallery through September 31.
“Alabama Art: Inside Out” originated...
Hospice of Cullman County MEGA Cash Draw Down set for July 21
CULLMAN - Hospice of Cullman County’s MEGA Cash Draw Down, its largest annual fundraiser, will be held on Thursday, July 21 at 6 p.m. in Cullman Regional Medical Center’s Colonel Cullmann Room, located in the Community Education Center in Professional Office Building II. This...
Wallace State Jazz Band prepping for annual Big Band Ballroom Dance
HANCEVILLE - If you walk into the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts these days, there’s a good chance you’re going to hear the Wallace State Jazz Band practicing for its upcoming Big Band Ballroom Dance. Strains of Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong,...
Wallace State Theatre to present ‘Big Fish The Musical March 12-15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The work of an Alabama author with
ties to Cullman County will be staged March 12-15 by the Wallace State
Community College Theatre program. “Big Fish the Musical” based on
the 1998 book “Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions” by Daniel
Wallace, will be presented March...
Missoula Children’s Theatre bringing “Treasure Island” to Cullman; auditions Jan. 16
CULLMAN - In January, the Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) will return to Cullman to present "Treasure Island" at the Cullman Civic Center, in partnership with Cullman City Parks and Recreation (CP&R). As with previous MCT productions, they'll be looking for local talent.
The Tribune spoke...
Morning music: “Young Hearts Run Free” by Cullman County’s Candi Staton
We have a very special edition of Morning Music today! A native of Hanceville/ Colony, Candi Staton is a hometown girl who made good, but has never forgotten her roots!
A couple of years ago, she was inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame...
Pokémon: the perils of catching them all
CULLMAN - Let me start by saying, yes, like most of the country, I play Pokémon Go. Yes, I have visited places I would not normally visit. Yes, I have stayed out way too late trying to catch the virtual monsters.
The game is relatively...
‘The Addams Family: The Musical’ Oct. 26-29 at Wallace State
Wallace State students rehearse scenes from the upcoming “The Addams Family” musical. From left are, in front: Cheyenne Smith as Wednesday, Lauren Jones as Morticia, Patrick Jimenez as Puglsey; in back: Taylor Martin as Fester, Duke Cleghorn as Gomez, Conner Gully as Lurch and...
Cullman Community Band rings in the season
Neal McLeod plays solo trombone in “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The 50-plus member Cullman Community Band delighted the crowd at the Cullman Civic Center on Sunday with its annual Christmas concert. Director/Conductor Garry Taylor led the band through a...
Area fireworks festivities
CULLMAN - Looking for somewhere to see some fireworks this holiday weekend? You'll have six big chances around town. See the details below!
Smith Lake Park Fireworks and Music Festival
When: Saturday, July 2 starting at 8 a.m.; Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: Smith Lake Park
Cost: $5
Details:...
Car show and cruise-in to kick start ‘LUSTER’ exhibition this Saturday
Blue Corvette, by Cheryl Kelley
HANCEVILLE - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College will host the Alabama Cable Network car show, and a cruise-in open to all collectors and enthusiasts to kick start its new exhibition “LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary...
Singer/Songwriter Bennett Glasscock Plays it Cool in Latest Competition
CULLMAN – Local musician Bennett Glasscock has entered his second Guitar Center sponsored challenge. In February of last year, Bennett was selected as a finalist for the fourth Guitar Center Singer-Songwriter Competition. The competition usually allows for 10 finalists, but that year’s only allowed...
Hypnotist entertains for Make-a-Wish Foundation, wants to help veterans
The volunteers’ hypnotic antics included having their arms transformed into giant bunny ears.
HANCEVILLE - Comedic hypnotist Gary Conrad visited Wallace State Community College Sunday afternoon to help promote the work of the Make-a-Wish Foundation, which helps bring moments of joy to children fighting deadly...
Concert Promoter Premier Productions Ranked 16th in the World
CULLMAN - Concert promoter Premier Productions, co-owned by Cullman’s Shane Quick, was recently ranked 16th on Pollstar’s list of Top 100 Promoters of 2015, based on worldwide ticket sales. The company ranked seventh in the United States.
“To be mentioned in the same breath as...
Bring on the bands! 35th annual Cullman County Band Exhibition this Saturday night
The Cullman High School Band practices its halftime show this week. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - “It’s Band Exhibition week!” Cullman High School Director of Bands Christopher Smith excitedly shouted to the Bearcat marching band at one of its rehearsals this week....
West Point Performing Arts celebrates the season with “All I Want for Christmas Is You”
WEST POINT - Ty Parker and the students of the West Point High School Performing Arts program are hard at work. The band may have finished its marching season, but it hardly paused to catch its breath before jumping into its next project: a...
A Celebration of Age and Elegance – New Ms. Senior Cullman County to be Crowned Feb. 13
HANCEVILLE - The new Ms. Senior Cullman County will be crowned on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Wallace State Community College (WSCC). The annual pageant, sponsored by the Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA), will be at the Betty Leeth Haynes Theater from 2 -...
Wallace State ArtsKids! program to present ‘Annie Kids’ on May 2
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s ArtsKids! program will wrap up this week with the performance of “Annie Kids,” featuring students from third through eighth grade who have been participating in BroadwayKids during this spring semester.
ArtsKids! offers area students in grades three through eight...
Independence Day Car Show To Benefit Fairview Marching Band
FAIRVIEW – On July 4th at Fairview Park, the Fairview Aggie Marching Band will hold its first annual car show. The show will begin at 10 a.m. and go until 2 p.m. The event will also feature music and food vendors.
The car show is...
Historic Sneaker Exhibit, “Charlotte’s 23 Jays,” to Open Next Sunday at WSCC
HANCEVILLE -Robin Cummings is set to realize his goal of carrying on his wife’s passion next Sunday when his massive sneaker collection goes on display at the Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College (WSCC). The exhibit is called “Charlotte’s 23 Jays.”
On Sunday,...
The Movie Factory – defying the odds since 1995
CULLMAN - When Donna Garrett first came to Cullman, she already owned two Movie Factory stores. In 1995 she opened her first location in Hanceville, and then in 1996, she opened her location on Highway 31; both Cullman locations are still in operation and...
New Cullman drive-in theater debuts with classic Christmas films
CULLMAN, Ala. - Throwback Outdoor Cinema is a new drive-in theater that opened in Cullman the first weekend in December. Brandi and Seth Powell, of Cullman, started the theater showing Christmas films at the Cullman County Fairgrounds. Seth and Brandi began the theater with...
Area kids get hands-on at local art camp
Local artist Laura Walker held her art camp at The Link of Cullman County this year, where several area kids participated. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - Some say that encouraging creativity in children can often lead to a better future. Expanded imaginations can come up...
Plenty to do on Saturday
CULLMAN - If you are looking for something to do in and around Cullman on Saturday, there are plenty of options from which to choose. Things are happening in many different municipalities, starting early and going into the night.
We've listed the events we know...
UPDATE: Weather at Rock the South
CULLMAN - Phyllis Little, director of the Cullman Emergency Management Agency, is on the team of people at Rock the South monitoring the weather and has a say in the decisions on how to handle emergency situations at the festival.
“Right now, it is looking...
Country music superstar Morgan Wallen to headline Pepsi Rock The South 2022 with biggest lineup for festival yet
CULLMAN, Ala. - The “Biggest Party in the South” is back on August 5 and 6, 2022 – with an incredible lineup of musicians that fans can look forward to hearing live in Cullman, Alabama.
Organizers of Pepsi Rock the South Driven by Mitch Smith...
Local talent: Raging Bones
WEST POINT, Ala. - At one point or another during adolescence, most children and teens dream of starting their band and making it to “the Big Time” with a group of friends rocking out and traveling the world playing music. Statistically, less than 1%...
Jazz Band Camp introduces students to jazz music
Ricky Burks, left, leads students through a jazz tune during the annual Jazz Band Camp hosted at Wallace State. / Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Clapping out the beat and sounding out the notes, Wallace State Community College Jazz Band Director Ricky Burks put about two...
‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ a near-perfect summer movie; Griffin’s score: 9/10
“Spider-Man: Far From Home” is once again directed by “Spider-Man: Homecoming’s” Jon Watts, written by Chris McKenna II and Erik Sommers and of course stars Tom Holland as Peter Parker. Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury is on-hand for this adventure and the new addition...
Southern gospel tradition: Joyful Hearts 25th anniversary homecoming Aug. 5
Southern gospel group Joyful Hearts will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a homecoming gospel singing on Saturday, August 5 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
CULLMAN - The rafters out at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church will probably vibrate a little on August 5, thankfully not from...
Calling all local artists!
Cullman Health & Rehab Center asks for help creating mural
CULLMAN, Ala. – The staff at Cullman Health & Rehab Center is asking for the community’s help creting a mural for their residents.
“We wanted something brightly colored that would liven the wall paint and bring...
‘Mary Poppins’ takes off at Wallace State
Mary Poppins (Samantha Drake) watches over the Banks family (L-R): Winifred (Cheyenne Teeling, George (Justin Weygand), Michael (Domenico Brunetti) and Jane (McCoy Cleghorn) (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
At a glance
“Mary Poppins” in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre on the Wallace State campus
Admission is...
Circus Promises Big Family Fun
CULLMAN – A new year has brought the Loomis Bros Circus back to town and families across the county are welcome to come join in the fun. The show will be in town for two days only on February 1 and 2 with all...
Saint Bernard to host Alabama Vocal Association All-State Choir auditions
Saint Bernard Choir performs for the 125th anniversary celebration at Saint Bernard Abbey.
CULLMAN - For the second year, Saint Bernard Prep School will host auditions for the Alabama Vocal Association (AVA). Choral students from 35 different public, private and home schools around north Alabama...
Thousands flock to Smith Lake for food, fun, and fireworks
SMITH LAKE - Despite the heat and humidity, Smith
Lake Park once again saw a crowd of thousands throughout its annual Fireworks
and Music Festival.
The festival featured all-day live entertainment from
artists Donny James, Trey Lewis, Ben Myrick, Matt Bennet, Justin Holt, and
Christian Gann, as well...
Morning music: “Glory, Glory, When I Lay My Burden Down”
At first you might think you are listening to another version of "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" and it is very similar, but "Glory, Glory, When I Lay My Burden Down" is not about death, as is "Will the Circle Be Unbroken," but about...
Burrow Museum receives grant from Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association
Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association President Tami Reist and Evelyn Burrow Museum Director Donny Wilson
HANCEVILLE - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College was recently awarded a $2,000 grant by the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association. The grant will be used to...
Steele Orchard Becomes The Boogie Man’s Barn For Halloween
WEST POINT – Beginning last Friday October 23 at 7:00 p.m. Steele Orchard is having its 4th Annual Boogie Man’s Barn. The cost is $12 per person and Linda Steele, owner of the establishment, says it is up to the parents how old the...
Wallace State Christmas Spectacular set for Dec. 6
Backed up by the Wallace State Jazz Band, Santa Claus and the Wallace State singers perform during the 2016 Christmas Spectacular. The 2018 Christmas Spectacular will be held on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m., in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre. Admission is free...
Movie review: “Wonder Woman” best movie from DC extended universe so far
Official “Wonder Woman” film poster from wonderwomanfilm.com
CULLMAN - "Wonder Woman," directed by Patty Jenkins, is the origin story for one of DC Comics’ flagship characters, Wonder Woman. Starring Gal Gadot as the titular character, the movie follows Diana (Wonder Woman) as she grows up...
Heads up, private collectors! “American Pickers” filming in north Alabama
Mike Wolfe, Danielle Colby Cushman and Frank Fritz
If these faces look familiar, you must be a fan of the History Channel's “American Pickers." The cast and crew will be filming in north Alabama soon and would love to help you thin out your collections....
Hanceville High hosts 27th Annual Mud Creek Marching Festival
Band members react during the awards ceremony at Saturday's Mud Creek Marching Festival in Hanceville. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - The 27th Annual Mud Creek Marching Festival was held Saturday at Hanceville High School’s Ray Talley Stadium. Bands throughout Alabama travelled to...
Local Photographer Takes Pictures to New Heights
When people look at my pictures, I want them to have no doubt that there is a God and that he created everything for his glory.”
Dave Warren
CULLMAN - Users of Facebook or readers of news online or in print in Cullman County no doubt...
Dancing for a Cause a Smash Hit at CHS
Dancing for a Cause 2016 was a hit. Thank you to our sponsors, contestants and volunteers. What a fun evening!”
Keri Payne, The Factory Dance Productions co-owner
CULLMAN - On Saturday night, April 2, the inaugural Dancing for a Cause charity event took place at the...
Morning music: “Rock the Boat”
When I worked at Saturn on an assembly line for 10 hours a day, we used to play games that we made up to break the monotony and stave off the boredom. One of them was calling out the name of a song or...
Entries sought for local art show at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College is seeking entries for its annual “Arts in April Celebration” planned for April 4-30 at the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.
The theme for the 2016 exhibit is “Spring Upcycle” and participants are invited to create...
The King Tribute Live presents “Christmas with Elvis” with Stephen Freeman and the Real Horizon Band
When: Friday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cullman Civic Center
Details: Freeman will make his first ever appearance in Alabama at the Cullman Civic Center on Friday, December 9 with one show at 7:30 p.m. He will sing Elvis’s Christmas, gospel and rock-n-roll hits in...
Charitable donations wrap up Rock the South’s first day
CULLMAN – As the first day of the annual country music festival came to an end, Rock the South presented both the City of Cullman Parks and Recreation Department and Childhaven Child Home with checks of over $50,000 and $10,000, respectively.
“Well you always want...
Movie Review: “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” a fun time
“Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” directed by Jake Kasdan is neither a direct sequel, nor a reboot of the original “Jumanji” movie from 1995, but it clearly takes place in the same world. There are some references to the original placed throughout the film...
Camp Liberty to host the American Hero Music Festival this month
CULLMAN, Ala. - On April 24, the American Hero Music Festival will kick off a series of concerts at Camp Liberty in Battleground. The concert, organized by The Valkyrie Initiative and hosted by Camp Liberty, will feature a great lineup of musical talent including...
26th Annual Mud Creek Marching Festival today in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE - It’s a fall tradition. The 26th Annual Mud Creek Marching Festival will kick off Saturday at 11:50 a.m. at Ray Talley Stadium on the campus of Hanceville High School. Opening ceremonies will feature the National Anthem, performed by members of The Rocketeers...
Artist profile: W.C. “Music” Man(n)
W.C. "Craig" Mann plays his dulcimer at the Cullman County Museum
When you stop to consider that Craig Mann has performed on 38 musical instruments, it makes all kinds of sense to refer to him as the Music Man. That’s more instruments than most people...
Movie review: ‘The Last Jedi’ a different kind of ‘Star Wars’ movie
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi," written and directed by Rian Johnson, is the sequel to "“Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and is the eighth entry into the episodic “Star Wars” films. Most of the leads from “The Force Awakens” return including Daisy Ridley as...
Rhythm of the Fall: area marching bands, part 4
Dual Drum Majors Layla Finley and Jeremiah Wilson / William Johnson
BREMEN - In our final installment of “Rhythm of the Fall,” we drop in on the Cold Springs Royal Blue Band, led by director William Johnson.
Members:
“The Royal Blue of Cold Springs High School has...
Better Job, Better Pay, Better Hurry!
Cullman Author Robin Cummings Shares His Knowledge in a New Book
CULLMAN - Robin Cummings, long time banker and esteemed member of the Cullman community, has recently written a book about important life lessons. His book, “Better Job, Better Pay, Better Hurry!”, was written with...
Cullman crowd enjoys visit from The King
CULLMAN - This weekend at the Cullman Civic Center, Stephen Freeman, a worldwide acknowledged and awarded Elvis Presley tribute artist, transported the packed center of more than 350 people back to the era of rock 'n' roll. The show was put on by The...
Wallace State presents ‘Stars Fell on Alabama’ this week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - This Thursday through Saturday, Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts will present “Stars Fell on Alabama,” a joint production of the Wallace State Singers and Jazz Band. The program of vocal and instrumental music, along with dance, is presented in conjunction...
Shannon McNeal enjoys hometown album release party at Rumors Deli
Cullman native Shannon McNeal was home Friday night for a release party for her new album, “Wilting Flowers and Blooming Dreams.” The event took place at Rumors Deli. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Friday evening, The Tribune dropped by Rumors Deli for...
Local Musician Montgomery Miller Begins Solo Work
My plan is to always write music.”
Montgomery Miller, Musician
CULLMAN – Montgomery Miller just released his first solo, acoustic single entitled Forever in My Hands. Miller previously sang in the bands Abandon Disclosure and I Am Surrounded.
Abandon Disclosure had an opportunity to be signed with...
Halloween movie binge: A thrilling guide for the curious mind
This simple list of horror, thriller and suspense movies will help you navigate the horror and thrills in the days leading into Halloween.
The movies on the list can be viewed on many online streaming services. Some of the titles you may have to search...
Goat Island Brewing Co. benefit for Haleigh Moore and her fight against cancer
CULLMAN — A fundraiser was held over the weekend at Goat Island Brewing Co. to benefit Haleigh Moore and her fight against cancer. Moore has been battling a rare form of cancer known as MPNST (malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor), and treatments have been...
Artist profile: Cullman native Kassie Wilson
NASHVILLE - Kassie Wilson is busy these days. She just returned to Nashville from a trip to Canada.
"We were performing in Canada this weekend and had a layover due to weather conditions. We didn't get home till last night," she said. "It was quite...
Saw Mill Road Productions: Paving the way for future artists
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two local troubadours are offering up-and-coming musicians and artists real-word experience in the music industry, giving them insight and encouragement into what is known as the most cutthroat business around. Nashville recording artists Brett Greer and Jerry Parker are offering a...
“If You Build It”: Wallace State Shows Last Independent Film in Series
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IF YOU BUILD IT (Official Trailer) from OCP Media on Vimeo.
HANCEVILLE – The final...
