Ernest & Hadley Booksellers

We welcome Joe Taylor back to Ernest &amp; Hadley Booksellers for a morning of conversation about his latest novella, <a href="https://ernestandhadleybooks.com/event/2026-04-18/book-signing-talk-joe-taylor-and-guest-don-noble" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Francine</a>, on April 18 starting at 11am!
For a special treat, Don Noble will be his moderator and he has previously stated, "As Director of the Livingston Press, Joe Taylor has always been a promotor of avant-garde and offbeat writing and is a steady producer of edgy fiction himself: fantasy, satire, even novels in verse.
“Francine” might be described as science fiction. The character does, inexplicably, travel through time from the seventeenth century to the present, but the emphasis is on her adventures, not on the apparatus. The travel is a given. The narrator, Francine, a young woman, speaks to us now in the twenty-first century. She remembers her last time with her “father,” René Descartes, on a sailing ship in a violent storm, talking in their cabin.
Before going much farther I recommend the reader look at the Wikipedia entry on Descartes, 1596-1650. You will be amazed."&nbsp;
Join us for a morning of intrigue as we unpack this clever and witty novella. All are welcome. Registration is encouraged.&nbsp;
More about the novella and Don Noble's Book Review here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apr.org/show/don-nobles-book-reviews/2026-02-09/francine" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.apr.org/show/don-nobles-book-reviews/2026-02-09/francine</a>

Local Event: Book Signing & Talk with Joe Taylor feat. Don Noble, at Ernest & Hadley Booksellers

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Book Signing & Talk with Joe Taylor feat. Don...

We welcome Joe Taylor back to Ernest & Hadley Booksellers for a morning of conversation about his latest novella, Francine, on...

Book Signing & Talk with Joe Taylor feat. Don Noble, at Ernest & Hadley Booksellers

Join us on April 19, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. for a free papermaking event at the Gorgas House! Learn how to make handmade sheets of paper, while learning the history of papermaking. Guests will be able to take home their own handmade sheet of paper, and people 7+ will also be able to make their own from start to finish! An activity table for younger children will also be provided, with crayons and markers. This event is in collaboration with The University of Alabama <a href="https://cis.ua.edu/departments/slis/book-arts/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Book Arts Program</a>!
<h2>Museum Hours</h2>
The Gorgas House Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. or by appointment by calling 205-348-5906 or emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:gorgashouse@ua.edu" target="_blank">gorgashouse@ua.edu</a>.
<h2>Museum Location</h2>
The Gorgas House Museum is located at 810 Capstone Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, just off the Quadrangle of The University of Alabama campus (one block west of the Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library, at the corner of McCorvey and Capstone Drives).
<h2>Parking</h2>
Parking on Sundays is free in University of Alabama spaces.
<h2>Contact Information</h2>
If you have questions about this event, please contact Sonya Harwood-Johnson (Director, Gorgas House Museum) by calling&nbsp;205-348-5906&nbsp;or emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sonya.harwood@ua.edu">sonya.harwood@ua.edu</a>.&nbsp;

Local Event: Papermaking at the Gorgas House

Papermaking at the Gorgas House

Join us on April 19, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. for a free papermaking event at the Gorgas House! Learn how to make...

Tuscaloosa Public Library

Looking for ways your child can have fun and socialize with other children? Join us for a mini, hour-long free play session filled with a few toys and lots of laughter. This program is for children ages 0-6.

Local Event: TPL Little Library Playdate

TPL Little Library Playdate

Looking for ways your child can have fun and socialize with other children? Join us for a mini, hour-long free play session...

Easter Seals West Alabama

YOUR VOICE MATTERS! RSVP&nbsp;TODAY: <a href="https://form.typeform.com/to/l3wXPkkY" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">form.typeform.com/to/l3wXPkkY</a>Join Pathways In Education - Tuscaloosa Board Members and school leaders for community, conversation and food. Hear from school leaders about a new free public charter high school looking to open a campus in Tuscaloosa. We want to hear from you too! Share your thoughts and enjoy lite bites and a goodie bag!<a href="https://nextdoor.com/profile/01MqccdfqcRmQxLrS/?is=feed_author" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>

Local Event: Pathways In Education - Tuscaloosa; a Free Public Charter High School

Pathways In Education - Tuscaloosa; a Free...

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Pathways In Education - Tuscaloosa; a Free Public Charter High School

Christ Church Tuscaloosa will host a unique community-wide worship experience at Venue Tuscaloosa on Wed Apr 22 at 6 PM. All are welcome to this&nbsp;Rock 'n Roll Eucharist featuring The Locals to explore the ways faith&nbsp;and spirituality are reflected in the music of The Rolling Stones, Jackson Browne, Blind Faith, The Eagles, George Harrison, Bon Jovi, The Band and The Allman Brothers.

Local Event: Rock 'n Roll Eucharist with The Locals

Rock 'n Roll Eucharist with The Locals

Christ Church Tuscaloosa will host a unique community-wide worship experience at Venue Tuscaloosa on Wed Apr 22 at 6 PM. All...

Join us for fun, hands-on activities and crafts inspired by your favorite art and science subjects! From papercrafts and plants, to robots and rockets, there's something new and exciting to explore each week. Registration is required for this program. To register, please call (205) 345-5820, ext. 4 or visit the Children’s Desk a week prior to the program date.

Local Event: TPL Full STEAM Ahead

TPL Full STEAM Ahead

Join us for fun, hands-on activities and crafts inspired by your favorite art and science subjects! From papercrafts and...

Belk

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the fight against breast cancer.
Receive a complimentary bra fitting. For every guest who gets fit and purchases a regular-price Wacoal or b.tempt’d bra at the event, Wacoal will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen®, supporting breast cancer research, patient services, and critical education programs.
For 25 years, Wacoal’s partnership with Komen has helped ensure individuals facing breast cancer have access to critical education, resources, and support. One hundred percent of Wacoal’s donation supports Komen’s direct patient services, including the Patient Care Center, which provides access to breast health services, financial assistance, clinical trial information, and education.
Whether you’re overdue for a fitting, refreshing your top drawer, or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, this is an easy way to do something good for yourself and your community.
Bring your daughters, friends, sisters, and neighbors. Make it a girls’ day with purpose!
The event runs all day; check your location for availability. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome, and the event is open to all.
<a href="https://booking.wacoal-america.com/#schedulista://fftc2026springct-belk/essi1-aaxy9" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sign up for a fitting here</a>

Local Event: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer...

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the...

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Anthem Supply Company

Reed Brake will play a limited capacity show at Anthem Supply. The band blends bluegrass, folk, country, and psychedelic rock into their own unique sound in songs about life lived in nature and close to the bone.Doors: 7:30, Show: 8:00-9:00

Local Event: Reed Brake live

Reed Brake live

Reed Brake will play a limited capacity show at Anthem Supply. The band blends bluegrass, folk, country, and psychedelic rock...

Ernest &amp; Hadley Booksellers is excited to announce our participation once again in Independent Bookstore Day, the 13th anniversary of the official celebration of independent bookstores!
This year, Ernest &amp; Hadley Books will celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with poetry &amp; prose, grab-bag specials, a visit from Sage and Honey Coffee Co. with Homewood Bagels, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://libro.fm/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Libro.fm</a> Golden Ticket promotion, where the prize for finding the hidden ticket is a year’s worth of audiobooks!&nbsp;
Here are the scheduled events:
<ul><li>10:00 AM – Doors open!&nbsp;<a href="https://libro.fm/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Libro.fm</a> hunt for the Golden Ticket begins</li><li>12:00-1:00 PM – Opelika-based poet Garrett Ashley presents&nbsp;<a href="https://ernestandhadleybooks.com/book/9798994308905" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Habitats</a>,&nbsp;new from Loblolly Press</li><li>1:00-2:00 PM – “Blind date-style” grab-bag book bundles available in the Brick House, while supplies last!</li><li>2:00-3:00 PM – Huntsville-based novelist Zach Taylor presents&nbsp;<a href="https://ernestandhadleybooks.com/book/9798999679710" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ROCKSTAR: Echoes</a>, new from Hump Creek Publishing</li></ul>
Indie Bookstore Day was established in 2013 to promote, celebrate, and highlight the value of the independent bookstore community. The day has been observed on the last Saturday of April every year since 2013. This year there are over 1,600 stores participating across the country!
Independent Bookstore Day is organized by the American Booksellers Association, a national not-for-profit trade organization, that works with booksellers and industry partners to ensure the success and profitability of independently owned book retailers, and to assist in expanding the community of the book.&nbsp;

Local Event: Independent Bookstore Day at Ernest & Hadley Booksellers! 

Independent Bookstore Day at Ernest & Hadley...

Ernest & Hadley Booksellers is excited to announce our participation once again in Independent Bookstore Day, the 13th...

Independent Bookstore Day at Ernest & Hadley Booksellers! 

Tuscaloosa River Market

The Tuscaloosa Wellness Fest is a community-centered event, open to anyone curious&nbsp;about exploring holistic approaches to health and well-being. Featuring a variety of&nbsp;interactive demonstrations and local wellness vendors, this event is designed to connect&nbsp;our community with resources for nurturing the mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re&nbsp;familiar with wellness practices or simply curious about what’s out there, this is a space to learn and discover something new that supports your well-being.

Local Event: Tuscaloosa Wellness Fest

Tuscaloosa Wellness Fest

The Tuscaloosa Wellness Fest is a community-centered event, open to anyone curious about exploring holistic approaches to...

The Historic Bama Theatre

Playing Off-Broadway for Two Years now, right down the street from Wicked - The Hit parody: SAW The Musical saws right through Alabama at the The Historic Bama Theatre in Tuscaloosa, AL for ONE NIGHT ONLY April 28, 2026!&nbsp; One of the most thought-provoking horror films of all time now is…a musical. SAW The Musical hilariously captures the events of the first movie parodying the Saw that started it all following from where Lawrence Gordon and Adam Stanheight find each other for the first time in the bathroom trap. Will they follow ''the rules'' as they discover each other's secrets? Will they escape the game in time and saw right through? A love story with fluidity (and lots more fluids), 'SAW The Musical: The Unauthorized Parody of Saw' is Little Shop of Horrors meets Avenue Q, pushing the boundary on sexuality and how to love.&nbsp; [Parental Advisory: Explicit Content] "A Gay Cult Classic"&nbsp;- NBC
“This show is BLOODY HILARIOUS! ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC…Hurry up and get your tickets today!”&nbsp;- West End Best Friend
“It’s FUNNY, RAUNCHY, and has GENUINE AFFECTION for the series"- AwardsRadar
"HILARIOUSLY ABSURD"&nbsp;- NPR New York City
“A wild card show in the season of shows I didn’t know I needed. YOU CAN'T LET THIS END WITHOUT SEEING IT”- ToiTime.org&nbsp; “YOU'LL LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF and be begging for a cast recording.”- Philadelphia RowHome Magazine&nbsp;
“It HITS THE HIGHS YOU WERE HOPING FOR.”&nbsp;- TheatreScene.net&nbsp; SAW The Musical The Unauthorized Parody of Saw began performances Off-Broadway at The AMT Theater September 16th 2023, with its New York opening night on Sunday October 1st 2023 and is still running Off-Broadway today. The Musical's Out-of-Town Tryout ran in Philadelphia, PA at The Adrienne Theater in Center City October 2022. The National Tour began February 2024 in Hollywood and is now running across North America! www.sawthemusical.com

Local Event: SAW The Musical The Unauthorized Parody of Saw

SAW The Musical The Unauthorized Parody of Saw

Playing Off-Broadway for Two Years now, right down the street from Wicked - The Hit parody: SAW The Musical saws right through...

The Venue

Reed Brake will close their spring tour with a show at The Venue. The band blends bluegrass, folk, country, and psychedelic rock into their own unique blend of music. The band thrives with on stage experimentation and live performances without a net.

Reed Brake will close their spring tour with a show at The Venue. The band blends bluegrass, folk, country, and psychedelic...

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BankFirst

BankFirst is headquartered in Columbus, Mississippi, and is a Member FDIC. Established in 1888 with one location, we currently operate more than 40 branch locations and multiple loan production offices in Mississippi and Alabama. We have been a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) since 2010. Our Board of Directors and management team continue to be committed to our vision of "becoming the dominant, community-focused, independent bank in the markets we serve.” At BankFirst, we wholeheartedly embrace the power of imagination and the boundless opportunities it creates. Our unwavering dedication revolves around cultivating vibrant community ties. Nurturing local connections lies at the core of our values, distinguishing us in our steadfast commitment to our neighborhoods. Each BankFirst branch operates with its own local president and advisory board, championing a community-centric ethos. Our commitment transcends the boundaries of our markets, ensuring equitable access to financial stability for everyone. Our pledge to empowering communities stems from our belief in the transformative impact of engaged local support. Our employees are not just team members but enthusiastic community advocates who invest their time and resources to uplift the neighborhoods we hold dear. Together, we passionately work toward creating thriving environments for all to thrive and prosper. BankFirst proudly stands as a beacon of community-focused finance, driven by a fundamental vision: to be the foremost independent bank deeply rooted in and dedicated to our communities. Our approach seamlessly integrates traditional banking and lending services with a suite of financial development tools, ranging from credit counseling to fostering improved savings and spending habits. By harmonizing conventional financial services with robust financial empowerment resources, BankFirst actively contributes to bolstering the financial resilience of underserved families and communitie

BankFirst is headquartered in Columbus, Mississippi, and is a Member FDIC. Established in 1888 with one location, we currently operate more than 40...

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Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

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