The University of Alabama Retirees Association (TUARA) will host its annual Meet at the Deck on Thursday, October 29, from 9–11 a.m. at the Campus Drive Parking Deck. UA retirees can reconnect with former colleagues, explore campus resources, renew or register for a free Retiree Parking Permit, and renew their ACT card. Attendees can also renew or join TUARA for $50 annually, with half of each membership fee supporting TUARA’s scholarship endowment. All UA retirees are welcome.

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TUARA Meet at the Deck

The University of Alabama Retirees Association (TUARA) will host its annual Meet at the Deck on Thursday, October 29, from 9–11...

Tuscaloosa Public Library

Program Description: Join us for a storytime filled with music, movement, and fun! This program gives children the opportunity to learn and develop early literacy skills. (Ages 0-3)

Local Event: Teensy Weensy Tales

Teensy Weensy Tales


Program Description: Join us for a storytime filled with music, movement, and fun! This program gives children the opportunity...

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. To register, please call (205) 345-5820, ext. 4, or visit the Children’s Desk a week before the program date. Registration Required. (Ages 7-12)

Local Event: Full Steam Ahead

Full Steam Ahead

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

Ernest & Hadley Booksellers

Get an early start to Halloween weekend at Ernest &amp; Hadley Books! Join us on Thursday, October 29th as we figuratively explore some of the most historical and beautiful cemeteries throughout the state in <a href="https://ernestandhadleybooks.com/book/9781681066370?ic_referral=OyAi6IpumXDkuYeIiiIBshhETvF8PcgfwlsbRY9fJ84wM__lWeP4LD2EUZhf9bWrWyn7D7YqWSaR2q1XnAAKx5vDvsFsxiDCnCNZEMmz2LHGp9HzYwWpBFZ99TS8ffhba7bI" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Historic Resting Places of Alabama</a> with author, Mollie Smith Waters, aka "That Cemetery Lady." <a href="https://ernestandhadleybooks.com/book/9781681066370" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Reserve your copy</a> today, and let us know if you want a signed copy in the order comments!
Alabama is full of old cemeteries, and while they are places to pay respect for the departed, they are also repositories of the beauty and history that capture the story of the state’s rich and diverse culture. Historic Resting Places of Alabama features cemeteries and graveyards throughout the state. Each Alabama county is represented with at least one cemetery that has something unique to teach its visitors. Historic Resting Places of Alabama explores different funerary symbols, unusual architecture, fascinating history, and moving stories about the final resting places of Alabama’s denizens.
Mollie Smith Waters is a college instructor at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College in Greenville, Alabama, where she teaches American literature, composition, public speaking, theater, and humanities. When she is not teaching, writing, or presenting, Waters works with animal rescue. She is the proud pet mom of six dogs. She also enjoys hiking, biking, archery, ultra racing, and yoga. Waters is married and has a son, daughter, and granddaughter.

Local Event: Grave Talk & Book Signing with Mollie Waters

Grave Talk & Book Signing with Mollie Waters

Get an early start to Halloween weekend at Ernest & Hadley Books! Join us on Thursday, October 29th as we figuratively explore...

Jake's Juke Joint

Join MOJO TRIO This Friday night at Jakes on Highway 43 for some GREAT LIVE MUSIC and a GREAT MEAL! You'll be tapping your toes and dancing in your chair in no time!&nbsp; 
5675 Highway 43 in Northport
6-9 PM

Local Event: LIVE MUSIC by MOJO TRIO and  DELICIOUS Steaks go GREAT together! 

LIVE MUSIC by MOJO TRIO and  DELICIOUS Steaks...

Join MOJO TRIO This Friday night at Jakes on Highway 43 for some GREAT LIVE MUSIC and a GREAT MEAL! You'll be tapping your toes...

LIVE MUSIC by MOJO TRIO and  DELICIOUS Steaks go GREAT together! 

The Historic Bama Theatre

When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip!&nbsp; But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system.&nbsp;

Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic.

Music and Lyrics by Matthew Lee Robinson
Book by Marshall Pailet
Original Direction and Choreography by Connor Gallagher (2018 Recipient of the Jerry Zaks Directing Fellowship) Scenic Design by Jason Sherwood Costume Design by Sarah Cubbage
THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS and associated logos are trademarks and/or registered marks of Scholastic Inc.

Local Event: TheaterWorksUSA production of The Magic School Bus - Lost in the Solar System

TheaterWorksUSA production of The Magic School...

When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic...

TheaterWorksUSA production of The Magic School Bus - Lost in the Solar System

Historic Drish House

<a href="https://givebutter.com/lcwa2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">"Characters at the Drish: Murder Mystery Masquerade"</a>Step into a world of mystery and intrigue with "Characters at the Drish: Murder Mystery Masquerade" at the historic Drish Mansion benefitting Literacy Council of West Alabama. On November 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM, immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of live music, a dinner, and a silent auction. Don a mask and join the fun, as the plot thickens and you work to uncover the truth. Choose your own adventure and become an actor in the story by purchasing a VIP ticket, or for an added element of excitement, purchase a key to unlock the ultimate prize of a week in Paris, France! This is a night not to be missed.

Local Event: Characters at the Drish: Murder Mystery Masquerade

Characters at the Drish: Murder Mystery Masquerade

"Characters at the Drish: Murder Mystery Masquerade"Step into a world of mystery and intrigue with "Characters at the Drish:...

Program Description: Looking for ways to have fun and socialize with other parents and children? Join us for an hour-long free-play session filled with a few toys and lots of laughter. (Ages 0-6)

Local Event: Little Library Playdate

Little Library Playdate

Program Description: Looking for ways to have fun and socialize with other parents and children? Join us for an hour-long...

Christ Episcopal Church

Join us for a little competitive play and community at the Mahjong for Memories tournament. This special event kicks off with a delightful brunch followed by tournament play to benefit Connect, a local nonprofit respite care program supporting those living with dementia and their families.&nbsp;Player registration and sponsor sign up at <a href="https://connectforjoy.org/mahjong-for-memories/register/." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">connectforjoy.org/mahjong-for-memories/register/.</a> The tournament will be run by Magic of Mahjong.<a href="https://connectforjoy.org/mahjong-for-memories/." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a> For more information about the Connect respite care program, please visit our website at <a href="https://connectforjoy.org/." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">connectforjoy.org/.</a> Thank you for supporting our Connect families and friends living with dementia.

Local Event: Mahjong For Memories

Mahjong For Memories

Join us for a little competitive play and community at the Mahjong for Memories tournament. This special event kicks off with a...

Rise School of Tuscaloosa

The University of Alabama <a href="https://risecenter.ua.edu/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">RISE Center</a> will host its annual BUY for RISE fundraiser Nov. 6 and 7 and will feature bargains from dozens of local retailers on everything from clothing to home décor. 
Brand-new items will be offered at deep discounts during the sale, which raises funds for the RISE Center. Local retailers include Effie’s, Lou and Co, Bossi, Wonderfully Made, Confetti Interiors, Part Two, Bradley’s Market, Alexandra’s, and more.
The fundraiser kicks off with a preview party on November 6 where attendees will have an opportunity to purchase items at significant discounts — 75% off the lowest marked prices. The event will take place at RISE Center, located at 600 Johnny Stallings Drive, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The preview party Friday night will include light refreshments, beverages, and music for ticket holders. Tickets will be available in advance and include a $100 golden ticket that grants entry at 4:30 p.m. and a $10 general admission ticket with entry at 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the RISE Center.
Admission to the general sale on November 7 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. is free and items are discounted 90%.
BUY for RISE is the school’s second-largest fundraiser of the year. Money raised helps fund the school’s programs.

Local Event: Buy for RISE Charity Sale

Buy for RISE Charity Sale

The University of Alabama RISE Center will host its annual BUY for RISE fundraiser Nov. 6 and 7 and will feature bargains from...

Join us for an evening with award-winning author, Jocelyn Cullity! Friday, November 6 from 5:30-7:00 PM, this historical fiction is based on the true story of Norman Baker, a demagogue and radio propagandist who set up a nationally renowned cancer clinic in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.&nbsp;
Author of AMAH &amp; THE SILK WINGED PIGEONS and THE ENVY OF PARADISE, Jocelyn Cullity’s <a href="https://ernestandhadleybooks.com/book/9781646037643?ic_referral=_P0fX72BEqAolwfqUgLjjqMKCVlgEqLSU4DB7zEhOrMwM0nAWOLbmjV-BMEggXvaDtiISCR2UupPkWtgL5H_Xer2D8coKx9RrqCYa2Ka4PyrxSH-mQpExdE_7kVmlRI8Kupx" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">THE NURSE AT BAKER HOSPITAL</a> is a mystery based on a true story — the Ozarks’ version of THE GOOD NURSE — in which a young woman uncovers the dark secrets of a Depression-era cancer hospital and the mesmeric man behind them.&nbsp;
<blockquote>"Drawing on primary resources, the novel meets the highest standards of historical fiction while reading with the urgency of a thriller. Though the events are rooted in the past, the lessons they offer are not merely relevant—they are urgently so." — Donna Meredith /&nbsp;Editor, Southern Literary Review</blockquote>

Jocelyn Cullity is an Associate Professor at the University of South Alabama in Mobile. She is also the Director of Creative Writing and Director of the Stokes Center for Creative Writing. Specializing in fiction, creative nonfiction, and screenwriting, Jocelyn's documentary film, Going to the Sea, is a recipient of the Lester B. Pearson Award (Canada). Her short stories, essays, and interviews have been published in the United States, Canada, India, and England, in journals such as The Missouri Review, The Writer’s Chronicle, Blackbird, The Kipling Journal, African American Review, and the anthology, Everywhere Stories: Short Fiction from a Small Planet. Her first novel, Amah &amp; the Silk-Winged Pigeons, won the 2018 Best Book Awards in Historical Fiction. Her second, The Envy of Paradise, was a finalist in Multicultural Fiction for the 2020 International Book Awards. This is Jocelyn's third novel.

Local Event: Book Signing with Jocelyn Cullity

Book Signing with Jocelyn Cullity

Join us for an evening with award-winning author, Jocelyn Cullity! Friday, November 6 from 5:30-7:00 PM, this historical...

The Venue

Boomerang will be playing from 6pm-9pm! Come see us.&nbsp;

Local Event: Live Music

Live Music

Boomerang will be playing from 6pm-9pm! Come see us. 

Marian Gallaway Theatre

The University of Alabama Department of Theatre &amp; Dance presents Tartuffe: Born Again, a modern reimagining of Molière’s classic comedy set in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Religious hypocrisy and political manipulation make for particularly fitting subjects in a place with good Cajun food and a long, proud tradition of colorful public figures.

Local Event: Tartuffe: Born Again

Tartuffe: Born Again

The University of Alabama Department of Theatre & Dance presents Tartuffe: Born Again, a modern reimagining of Molière’s...

The University of Alabama Department of Theatre &amp; Dance presents Tartuffe: Born Again, a modern reimagining of Molière’s classic comedy set in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Religious hypocrisy and political manipulation make for particularly fitting subjects in a place with good Cajun food and a long, proud tradition of colorful public figures.

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BankFirst

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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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