Kim Mitchell's favorite way to describe RiverClay starts with an ordinary Thursday. "On Thursday, it's just your normal, typical City Hall," she told me. "And on Friday it becomes an arts festival, and there's white tents everywhere." Every fourth weekend in October, that's exactly what happens…
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Anne of Green Gables said, "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." So are we, Anne. October has a different feel to it: crisp air, colorful foliage, pumpkins, festivals, and the list goes on. It also has a spooky edge to it as well, and there are several haunted walking tours…
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There is a detail from this episode I have not stopped thinking about. When the city of Huntsville designed the logo for its music office, nobody put a guitar on it. That was on purpose. “We identified really quick that we're not really a specific town,” Matt Mandrella told me. “I think we're…
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One of Tere Richardson's former board members used to describe downtown Athens in the 1980s like this: on a Friday at five o'clock, he could throw a rock anywhere on the square and not hit anything except maybe a stray dog. This past Friday, 5,000 people were down there. They were eating in the…
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Summer might be winding down, but the fun is still going strong in north Alabama! There are several events across the region that you do not want to miss! Let us know which ones you plan on attending. World's Longest Yard Sale If you love the thrill of the hunt, mark your calendar for the World's…
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June in North Alabama means long sunny days, live music drifting through the air, the smell of festival food around every corner, and calendars packed with unforgettable events. From small-town celebrations to can’t-miss music festivals and unique hometown traditions, this is the season when…
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Summer is here! Before long the kids will be saying they’re bored. Or maybe you need a weekend getaway just the two of you or a girls weekend. Whatever the case, we’ve got the perfect list to keep y'all busy all summer long. (photo by North Alabama Ambassador David Parham) Outdoor Activities 1…
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North Alabama has not one but two strawberry festivals! And if you want to pick your own sweet berries or pick up a bucket, you can visit several farms in north Alabama! Check them out and let us know where is your favorite place to get fresh strawberries in the spring! Alabama Strawberry…
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There are places you drive past a hundred times before you really understand what you are looking at. For a lot of North Alabamians, Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge is one of those places. You catch a glimpse from the highway, maybe slow down once or twice in December when the fields are full of…
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Check out these fun April festivals in North Alabama! Bloomin' Festival The 42nd Annual Bloomin’ Festival returns April 18-19 at St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School in Cullman. This beloved outdoor event features more than 150 artists and craftsmen from across the Southeast showcasing handmade…
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