Alabama's Top 10 Events of the Month: February 2009
Top Events for February 2009
Ain't Misbehavin', 30th Anniversary Tour - Feb 3-8Feb 3-8, Birmingham Ain't Misbehavin', 30th Anniversary Tour 205-458-8400. Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Concert Hall-Show featuring the music of Fats Waller and songs that made Birmingham's Nell Carter a star when it premiered on Broadway in 1978 will star American Idol's Rubben Studdard and Frenchie Davis, who was also an Idol contestant.
African-American Leadership Conference - Feb 6-7
Feb 6-7, Troy African American Leadership Conference 334-670-2283. Admission charged. Troy University Trojan Center--Celebrate Black History Month with various local and national speakers, symposiums for students and adults, entertainment, and more. Fri., 6 p.m. until; Sat., 8:30 a.m. until.
Altrusa's 42nd Annual Antique Show and Sale - Feb 6-8
Feb 6-8, Gadsden Altrusa's 42nd Annual Antique Show and Sale 256-546-4076, 256-547-5093, 256-442-7384. Admission charged. Gadsden Convention Hall, 344 First St.--Dealers from throughout the South offer furniture, glassware, silver, linens, jewelry and other collectibles. Meals served. Door prizes. Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Celebrating the "Year of Apollo" 40th Anniversary Kick-Off Gala - Feb 7
Feb 7, Huntsville Celebrating the "Year of Apollo" 800-63-SPACE. www.spacecamp.com. U.S. Space & Rocket Center--Astronauts and other dignitaries will be part of the black-tie gala celebration to mark the 40th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing. Proceeds will go toward museum exhibits/displays in the Davidson Center, home to the restored Saturn V rocket.
Mercedes Marathon and Half Marathon - Feb 15
Feb 15, Birmingham Mercedes Marathon and Half Marathon 205-870-7771. www.mercedesmarathon.com. Fee for participants only. Birmingham's Boutwell Auditorium/Linn Park--One of the South's premier running weekends. Enjoy a marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), marathon relay, 5k (3.2 miles) and a kids marathon. See Web site for details. 7 a.m.
Black Heritage Festival, 29th Annual - Feb 21
Feb 21, Anniston Black Heritage Festival 256-237-6766. Free. Anniston Museum of Natural History--Hear powerful, evocative and inspirational orations delivered by area students. Shop for African-American arts and crafts, and listen to great vocal and musical performances. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Jewish Food Festival & Treasure Market - Feb 22
Feb 22, Montgomery Jewish Food Festival & Treasure Market 334-262-3314. www.templebethor.net. Free. Temple Beth Or, 2246 Narrow Lane Rd.--Festival featuring Jewish specialties: hot beef brisket plate, corned beef on Jewish Rye, Potato Latkes, fresh Challah bread Sephardic and other Jewish pastries, plus the Treasure Market and sanctuary tours. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Mardi Gras Day in Mobile - Feb 24
Mobile is not only recognized as celebrating the first-known American Mardi Gras celebration in 1703 (yes, even before New
Storytelling Festival - Feb 27-28
Feb 27-28, Hayneville Storytelling Festival 334-877-1984. www.nps.gov/semo. Free. Lowndes County Interpretive Center, 7002 U.S. Hwy. 80 W.--The National Park Service will host a two-day storytelling festival in celebration of Black History Month. Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. & Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Heritage Art Festival - Feb 28
Feb 28, Monroeville Heritage Art Festival 251-743-3359. www.tokillamockingbird.com. Free. Old Courthouse Museum--The historic downtown square is transformed into a wonderland of crafts, quilts, woodworking, soul food and art. A fashion show, gospel music, and ethic dance performances also featured. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Thanks to the Alabama Tourism Department for this great list!
Feb 21, Anniston Black Heritage Festival 256-237-6766. Free. Anniston Museum of Natural History--Hear powerful, evocative and inspirational orations delivered by area students. Shop for African-American arts and crafts, and listen to great vocal and musical performances. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Jewish Food Festival & Treasure Market - Feb 22
Feb 22, Montgomery Jewish Food Festival & Treasure Market 334-262-3314. www.templebethor.net. Free. Temple Beth Or, 2246 Narrow Lane Rd.--Festival featuring Jewish specialties: hot beef brisket plate, corned beef on Jewish Rye, Potato Latkes, fresh Challah bread Sephardic and other Jewish pastries, plus the Treasure Market and sanctuary tours. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Mardi Gras Day in Mobile - Feb 24
Mobile is not only recognized as celebrating the first-known American Mardi Gras celebration in 1703 (yes, even before New
Storytelling Festival - Feb 27-28
Feb 27-28, Hayneville Storytelling Festival 334-877-1984. www.nps.gov/semo. Free. Lowndes County Interpretive Center, 7002 U.S. Hwy. 80 W.--The National Park Service will host a two-day storytelling festival in celebration of Black History Month. Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. & Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Heritage Art Festival - Feb 28
Feb 28, Monroeville Heritage Art Festival 251-743-3359. www.tokillamockingbird.com. Free. Old Courthouse Museum--The historic downtown square is transformed into a wonderland of crafts, quilts, woodworking, soul food and art. A fashion show, gospel music, and ethic dance performances also featured. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Thanks to the Alabama Tourism Department for this great list!
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