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"100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die" brochure now avalable

"100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die" brochure now avalable

The Alabama Tourism Department today released a new version of its food brochure as part of The Year of Alabama Food campaign. The brochure, 100 Dishes to eat in Alabama Before You Die, lists more than 30 new dishes.

Bessemer’s Bright Star Broiled Star Seafood Platter appears on the front cover of the printed brochure while the back cover shows plates of food from tourism’s Top 25 dishes. The publication is red with white lettering and white plates of food that represent Alabama’s culinary offerings.

The brochure highlights dishes at award-winning restaurants, historic diners, famous BBQ joints, farm-to-table, fresh Gulf seafood and home cooking.

Alex City Arts presents the "Official Blues Brothers Revue"

Alex City Arts will present the "Official Blues Brothers Revue" on February 14th at the Benjamin Russell High School auditorium.  It's the only Blues Brothers show sanctioned by the Belushi Estate.

 For more information, contact Ron Morgan at 256-234-9806.

The 2012 Waterfowl Stamp Art contest starts today

The 2012 Waterfowl Stamp Art contest starts today

Alabama artists are invited to enter the 2012 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp art contest, which opens today, January 1st. The winning artwork will be used as the design of the 2013-2014 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp, which is required to be purchased when hunting migratory waterfowl. Entries will be accepted until Feb. 15, 2012. The competition is open to resident Alabama artists only.
 
All eligible entries will be on display February 24, 2012, at the Richard Beard Building, 1445 Federal Dr., Montgomery, Ala., 36107. Following the showing, three judges from the fields of art, ornithology and wildlife conservation will select the winning waterfowl art.
 
“Like the federal waterfowl stamp, revenues from the sale of Alabama stamps are used to procure, establish or improve migratory waterfowl habitat,” said N. Gunter Guy, Jr., Conservation Commissioner.

The 2012 Waterfowl Stamp Art contest starts today

The 2012 Waterfowl Stamp Art contest starts today

Alabama artists are invited to enter the 2012 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp art contest, which opens today, January 1st. The winning artwork will be used as the design of the 2013-2014 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp, which is required to be purchased when hunting migratory waterfowl. Entries will be accepted until Feb. 15, 2012. The competition is open to resident Alabama artists only.
 
All eligible entries will be on display February 24, 2012, at the Richard Beard Building, 1445 Federal Dr., Montgomery, Ala., 36107. Following the showing, three judges from the fields of art, ornithology and wildlife conservation will select the winning waterfowl art.
 
“Like the federal waterfowl stamp, revenues from the sale of Alabama stamps are used to procure, establish or improve migratory waterfowl habitat,” said N. Gunter Guy, Jr., Conservation Commissioner.

Honoring Hank Williams

Honoring Hank Williams

It has been nearly six decades since country music legend Hank Williams died, but his legacy is as strong as ever.

The Hank Williams Museum, along with the Oakwood Cemetery Annex, is hosting a commemoration of the 59th anniversary of the famed singer's death with a wreath laying service and live music on Sunday, January 1st. 

The wreath laying service will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Williams' grave site, which is located at the Oakwood Cemetery Annex.  Afterward, the memorial celebration will continue with live music until 2:00 p.m. at the Hank Williams Museum.

For more information, contact Beth Petty  at 334-262-3600 or email her at hankwilliamsmuse@bellsouth.net

Hank Williams' grave site is located in the Oakwood Cemetery Annex at 1305 Upper Wetumpka Road in downtown Montgomery.

The Hank Williams Museum is located at 118 Commerce Street in downtown Montgomery.

Honoring Hank Williams

Honoring Hank Williams

It has been nearly six decades since country music legend Hank Williams died, but his legacy is as strong as ever.

The Hank Williams Museum, along with the Oakwood Cemetery Annex, is hosting a commemoration of the 59th anniversary of the famed singer's death with a wreath laying service and live music on Sunday, January 1st. 

The wreath laying service will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Williams' grave site, which is located at the Oakwood Cemetery Annex.  Afterward, the memorial celebration will continue with live music until 2:00 p.m. at the Hank Williams Museum.

For more information, contact Beth Petty  at 334-262-3600 or email her at hankwilliamsmuse@bellsouth.net

Hank Williams' grave site is located in the Oakwood Cemetery Annex at 1305 Upper Wetumpka Road in downtown Montgomery.

The Hank Williams Museum is located at 118 Commerce Street in downtown Montgomery.

Artists invited to enter the 2012 Waterfowl Stamp Art contest

Artists invited to enter the 2012 Waterfowl Stamp Art contest

Alabama artists are invited to enter the 2012 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp art contest, which opens January 1, 2012. The winning artwork will be used as the design of the 2013-2014 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp, which is required to be purchased when hunting migratory waterfowl. Entries will be accepted from Jan. 1 - Feb. 15, 2012. The competition is open to resident Alabama artists only.
 
All eligible entries will be on display February 24, 2012, at the Richard Beard Building, 1445 Federal Dr., Montgomery, Ala., 36107. Following the showing, three judges from the fields of art, ornithology and wildlife conservation will select the winning waterfowl art.
 
“Like the federal waterfowl stamp, revenues from the sale of Alabama stamps are used to procure, establish or improve migratory waterfowl habitat,” said N. Gunter Guy, Jr., Conservation Commissioner.