Community Band Wows at This Year’s Christmas Concert
That’ll get your blood flowing! That was excellent!”
Joshua Agnew, the night’s emcee
CULLMAN – Small woodwind and brass ensembles played as the Cullman High School auditorium filled up on Monday night, Dec. 14 for the Cullman Community Band Christmas concert. Starting promptly at 7 p.m.,...
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...
Jammin’ Out in Cullman County
CULLMAN - At the Agricultural Trade Center, the music was booming and feet were tapping as country and southern rock sounds filled the building. Saturday night was a fun time for all who attended and got to hear some quality good music. TG Sheppard,...
20th Annual Sweet Tater Festival kicks off tomorrow
CULLMAN - The 20th Annual Sweet Tater Festival kicks off at Smith Lake Park tomorrow, Sunday, Sept. 4 and continues Monday, Labor Day, Sept. 5. The festival will run from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. both days.
Admission is $3 per person.
There will be live entertainment, food...
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...
Movie Review: Chopped-up ‘Justice League’ leaves fans wanting more
“Justice League,” directed by Zack Snyder is the fifth movie of the DC Comics film franchise and the direct sequel to “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.” The film stars Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Ezra...
Free Concert Series Coming to Heritage Park
CULLMAN – CP&R will be hosting a series of free Concerts in the Park in September at Heritage Park. Concerts will be held each week on Thursday in the month of September at the recognition gardens starting at 6 p.m.
The free concert series will begin...
New Shanghai Circus Comes to WSCC
HANCEVILLE – On Tuesday, March 17, at 7 p.m., the New Shanghai Circus will perform in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre at Wallace State Community College. The acclaimed circus “will present a variety of feats of skill and daring,” according to a press release....
“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...
A Night at the Movies: Good Hope Raider Band and Child Development Center Students Come Together for an Amazing Show
I loved working with the kids from CDC, I absolutely loved it!”
McKenzie Smith, ninth-grader at Good Hope High
HANCEVILLE - On Saturday, April 16, the Good Hope High School Band and students from the Cullman County Child Development Center took the stage together and performed...
“Yours Eternally: Letters of a Lifetime” – Ben Johnson South’s New Play Entertains the Masses
HANCEVILLE – “Yours Eternally: Letters of a Lifetime” is a brand new play written by local playwright Ben Johnson South. It made its debut this Saturday evening at the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts in Hanceville. The production starred former Alabama...
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...
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...
Labor Day fun in Fairview, thanks to the Fairview Lions Club
FAIRVIEW - The Fairview Lions Club hosted a Labor Day car show and family fun event in the glorious shade of community park on Wesley Avenue Monday. The venue helped lessen the 90-degree heat, making the occasion quite enjoyable.
The President of the Fairview Lions...
Scholarship audition dates set by Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Students who love to sing, dance, act, play an instrument, or even work behind the scenes may attend upcoming auditions at Wallace State Community College to earn scholarship money for their education.
The college’s Fine and Performing Arts programs will host scholarship...
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...
Jammin’ in the gym with Cullman seniors
I came out tonight to listen to the Patsy Cline music as well as all the other country music they are performing.”
Pat Shoup
CULLMAN - Cullman seniors danced the night away last night at the Donald E. Green Senior Center. Lacey Snider and J.D. Pollard...
Op-Ed: A tale of 2 fandoms: The Chiefs, Swifties and a Super Bowl to remember
In the intricate tapestry of modern pop culture, few threads have ever been as seamlessly woven as that of Taylor Swift and NFL fandom. As Taylor Swift’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs clinched their third Lombardi Trophy in just four trips...
Tickets On Sale for This Year’s Little Black Dress Charity Bash
We are excited about the move to the Cullman Civic Center. The new venue provides more room for everyone to spread out and enjoy visiting with each other. It also allows us the opportunity to offer new experiences for our guests, including the new...
Wallace State Theatre presents “Singin’ in the Rain” Nov. 3-6
Students from Wallace State Community College’s Drama program prepare for an upcoming performance of “Singin’ in the Rain.” The classic musical will be performed Nov. 3-6, in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre at Wallace State, with shows at 7 p.m., Nov. 3-5 and at...
Hanceville’s Dark Before Dawn Earns Westone Endorsement
HANCEVILLE – Dark Before Dawn’s talent has been officially recognized by Westone Music Products. The band announced July 17 that Westone has agreed to endorse them.
Westone is one of the top designers of in-ear equipment for multiple industries. The company designs products for military,...
2nd Annual Caring for Cullman Concert set for Sept. 19
CULLMAN - Christian music, country and Broadway fans will be delighted to know that local artists, Eric Bennett and Paige Harbison, will be performing at this year’s second annual Caring for Cullman Concert, brought to you by the Good Samaritan Health Clinic. Save the...
A great night for a drive-in
CULLMAN - Perhaps seeking a respite from the week’s tragedies, Cullman families showed up Nesmith Park and had the opportunity to turn to animation as an escape on Friday night. Sponsored by Cullman City Parks and Recreation (CP&R), the free monthly drive-in movie selection...
2017 Bownes Memorial For Kids’ Sake Variety Show set for Jan. 22
CULLMAN - Students from the Cullman community are preparing to showcase their talents to benefit nursery and pediatric care at Cullman Regional on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 4 p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre at Wallace State.
The 2017 Bownes Memorial For Kids’ Sake...
Local Artist Debuts Installation At Red Door Emporium Café
CULLMAN – Saturday marked the opening of a new art installation at the Red Door Emporium Café. Local artist Ben ‘South’ Johnson is showing off some 300 aphorisms and has turned the café into the 'One-Liner Diner'.
The aphorisms line the café’s walls with short...
Oktoberfest 2016: Bigger and better
CULLMAN - Oktoberfest this year is full of new activities and twists on traditional Cullman Oktoberfest traditions. Michael Kimbrough, member of the Oktoberfest Board, helped plan and coordinate the activities of Oktoberfest this year and was able to offer an overview of this year’s...
2016 Carmike Cinemas Summer Kid Series wraps up
Overall it’s been a good summer and a pretty good year all around.”
Harold Barnard
CULLMAN - The 2016 Carmike Cinemas Summer Kid Series came to an end this week. The 10-week series offered a little something special for kids of all ages to enjoy over...
Camp Liberty to host event, Rockin’ America’s Heroes, Sept. 24
BATTLEGROUND - On Sept. 24 the gates of Camp Liberty will open at 10 a.m. for an all-day event called Rockin’ America’s Heroes, a launch party for The Valkyrie Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the successful facilitation of the after-down range transition of...
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...
Cullman Community Band to Perform Annual Christmas Concert
I am amazed by the number of talented people we have in the local area.”
Cullman Community Band Director Garry Taylor
CULLMAN — On Monday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Cullman High School auditorium, the Cullman Community Band will perform its annual Christmas...
Local nonprofit hosts concert, severely in need of help to continue supporting area vets
CULLMAN - Local nonprofit agency Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) played host to a fundraising effort on Saturday night where Todd Simpson and Mojo Child played to a small but loyal group. Jeremy Hogan, SFW founder, is concerned about the future of the organization as...
‘It’s good for kids to see their artwork’
West, East Elementary Schools hold combined art show; final exhibition for McBrayer
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, March 9, the gymnasium at West Elementary School was packed to the brim with artwork, as third-sixth-grade students from both West and East Elementary Schools had pieces on...
Wieneriffic! Dogs descend on Depot Park
CULLMAN - The Cullman Kiwanis Club’s K-9s-4-a-Kause Oktoberfest events started bright and early Saturday morning with the wiener dog race; it was a mastiff success! Wiener dogs of all shapes, sizes and colors arrived to compete.
A large crowd of approximately 200 spectators surrounded the...
2nd Annual Caring for Cullman Concert set for Sept. 19
CULLMAN - Christian music, country and Broadway fans will be delighted to know that local artists, Eric Bennett and Paige Harbison, will be performing at this year’s second annual Caring for Cullman Concert, brought to you by the Good Samaritan Health Clinic. Save the...
Big Band Ballroom Dance Swings Through Wallace State
The singers and the jazz band are a more select group of students; they go through a tryout process just to get into the group. Both of those are kind of what we call flagship ensembles; they are the ones who are always out...
Several summer events scheduled for special needs community
CULLMAN - The Cullman Autism and Special Needs Family Support Group has several group activities planned for this year’s summer break in addition to their regularly scheduled events.
Bowling
Their special events for the summertime include summer bowling held on June 9 and 23 and July...
Homegrown Music Festival This Saturday, April 30 at WSCC
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College is holding a party for its 50th anniversary in the form of a family-friendly music festival complete with activities and entertainment for all ages.
The Homegrown Music Festival will be held on Saturday, April 30, starting at 10 a.m.,...
