Compiled by Jackie Romine Walburn
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MARCH
Who: Pell City Line Dancers
What: Dancing with Our Stars
When: Saturday, March 1, 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Pell City CEPA, campus Pell City High School
Why: See the Pell City Dancers, directed by Doris Munkus, dance and fundraiser for the community. Tickets $30 online and $35 at the door.
Who: Bass Anglers
What: Alabama Bass Federation qualifying tournament at Neely Henry Lake
When: March 1 and March 8, safe daylight
Where: Coosa Landing, Gadsden
Why: Bass fishing competition. Details at www.albassfed.org
Who: Talladega’s Historic Ritz Theatre
What: Mardi Gras Gala
When: March 1, 6 p.m. to midnight
Where: Talladega SuperSpeedway International Motorsports Hall of Fame Dome
Why: Alabama’s largest Mardi Gras party north of Mobile. Tickets and info at www.ritztalladega.com or call 256-315-0000
Who: Down Syndrome Alabama
What: Honor Bash and 5K
When: March 1, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 5k at 7:30 a.m,. Bash at 11 a.m.
Where: Back Forty Beer Company, 200 North 6th Street, Gadsden
Why: Celebrate Worldwide Down Syndrome Day at local benefit run and party. $30 to run. www.runsignup.com,
Who: Reptiles!
What: Show Me Reptile and Exotics Show
When: March 1, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: The Venue at Coosa Landing, George Wallace Drive, Gadsden
Why: See reptiles and other exotic animals. Tickets $5 to $15.
Who: Imagination Place Children’s Museum
What: Sensory Friendly First Saturday
When: March 1, April 5, May 3, 8 to 10 a.m., through September 6, 2025
Where: Imagine Place, 501 Broad Street, Gadsden
Why: Those with sensory sensitivities are invited to experience our spaces with dimmed lighting and limited sounds. Regular admission applies to the sensory friendly period: $8 per person for children and adults, free for children under 24 months, free for Hardin Center members, and $2 per person for families with EBT cards (up to 6 people)
Who: Heritage Hall Museum and Art Center
What: Helen Keller Art Show, featuring art from visually impaired and Helen Keller students
When: March 3-March 28
Where: Heritage Hall, 200 South Street East, Talladega
Why: A celebration of Alabama’s Helen Keller featuring exhibits and awards for visually impaired artists
Who: Leeds Arts Council
What: Masterpiece Mondays at Leeds Theatre and Arts Center
When: Mondays, March 3, 10, 17 and 24, 9 a.m. to noon. Open every Monday.
Where: Leeds Theatre and Arts Center, 8140 Parkway Drive, Leeds
Why: Open every Monday, exhibiting art of new and local artists. www.facebook/com/leeds.a.council
Who: Leeds Jane Culbreth Library
What: Time to Read Book Club
When: March 5 (every first Wednesday) from 10 to 11 a.m.
Where: Library at Parkway Drive
Why: All welcome, bring a snack to share
Who: Gadsden Museum of Art
What: Gadsden Museum of Art March exhibiting artist Terry Muirheid
When: Throughout March 2025, Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 515 Broad Street, Gadsden
Why: Visit GMA each month to see exhibits by important artists
Who: St. Clair Literary Council
What: Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee
When: Thursday, March 6, 7 p.m.
Where: CEPA Pell City
Why: Three-person teams compete, in costume, in the grown-up spelling bee. To register a team, complete registration form at CEPA website and email form to wisedomseekers@ymail.com. Checks payable to The Literacy Council, St. Clair Chapter.
Who: Leeds Knights of Columbus Council 5597
What: Knights of Columbus Charity Bingo Night
When: First and third Fridays, March 7 and 21, 5 to 8 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. and Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Food available for purchase
Where: Leeds Civic Center, 1000 Park Drive
Why: Play bingo for cash prizes while raising money for local charities. Call Don Tice at 205-542-0671 for information.
Who: Theatre of Gadsden
What: The Color Purple, the musical
When: Friday, March 7, to Sunday, March 9, 7 p.m.
Where: Historic Ritz Theatre, 310 North 27th Street, Gadsden
Why: Enjoy local production of musical based on Alice Walker’s novel. Tickets at https://www.purplepass.com/events/298924-the-color-purple-feb-28th-2025
Who: CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park
What: Clay Shoot
When: Saturday, March 8, 7 a.m. arrival and registration; 9 a.m. shoot begins
Where: CMP Park, Turner Mill Road, Talladega
Why: Four-person teams compete. Registration $450 per team; $110 for single ticket including meal and 2 drinks. Door prizes and trophies. Benefiting Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Who: New South Pro Wrestling
What: The Best in the South, for HOSS 2025
When: Friday and Saturday, March 7 and 8
Where: Spartan Arena, Gadsden Mall
Why: Get up close with two-day tickets up front, starting at $50
Who: Alabama Bass Federation
What: High School State Championship Tournament Series
When: March 8, 5 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Neely Henry Lake, Coosa Landing, Gadsden
Why: Qualifying tournament for state’s teen bass fishing championship
Who: Joggers and runners
What: 2nd Annual Rozzy Run 10K, 5K and fun run
When: March 8
Where: E.C. Wilson Park, Glencoe
Why: Run fun.
Who: Vendors and shoppers
What: Spring Vendor Market
When: March 7 and 8
Where: The Venue at Coosa Landing, Gadsden
Why: Shop the latest
Who: Downtown Talladega merchants
What: Second Saturday
When: Saturday, March 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Talladega Bottling Works
Why: Music and more each Second Saturday
Who: Kings of Swing
What: Free concert
When: March 11
Where: Marty G. Hardin Cultural Center, Gadsden
Why: Kings swinging
Who: Leeds Jane Culbreth Library
What: American Sign Language classes
When: Wednesday, March 12 and 26, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.
Where: Lees Jane Culbreth Library,
Why: Melissa Lee is teaching American Sign Language. To sign up, go to www.leedslibrary.info
Who: The Faith Riders
What: Thunder @ the Grove
When: March 13, every second Thursday at 6 p.m.
Where: Cedar Grove Baptist Church. 2001 Cedar Grove Road, Leeds.
Why: Join the Faith Riders every second Thursday for food and fellowship. No bikes required. Come as you are. More information at 205-699-8446
Who: CAST Alabama
What: A production of the play, Radium Girls
When: March 13-15, 7 p.m.; March 16, 2 p.m.
Where: Jacksonville State University McClellan Theatre, Anniston
Why: In 1926, radium was seen as miracle cure, and luminous watches were the latest craze – until the women who painted them began to fall ill. Radium Girls follows Grace Fryer as she fights for justice against the U.S. Radium Corporation. This fast-moving, ensemble drama examines America’s obsession with health, wealth, and the commercialization of science. See www.castalabama.org for more information.
Who: Downtown Gadsden
What: Shamrockin’ With My Gnomes, St. Patrick’s shopping day
When: March 14
Where: Downtown Gadsden
Why: Shop, dine and check out downtown merchants. Prizes
Who: Leeds Arts Council’s Musical Mondays
What: Mary Poppins Jr., next production of the Leeds Arts Council. Open to local children grades 1 to 12. Tuition $200 per child with $25 discount for addition student.
When: Meeting every Monday to March 10, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Production set for March 14-16 at Leeds Arts Council.
Where: Leeds Arts Council, 8140 Parkway Drive, Leeds
Why: Music performance, Contact broadwaybound38@yahoo.com. Registration and payment links at www.leedsartscouncil.org.
Who: Little Miss pageant fans
What: Sweet Southern Sass 2025 pageants
When: March 12, Annual Easter Pageant
Where: The Venue at Coosa Landing, Gadsden.
Why: Pageant season begins. Contact beckyfromal@bellsouth.net
What: Twice monthly Toastmaster Club meetings
When: Second and fourth Thursdays, March 13 and 27, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Downtown Civic Center, Broad Street, Gadsden
Why: Membership fee is $60 twice a year, including access to online manuals and modules. $20 new member fee. You may attend three meetings without membership.
Who: City of Oxford
What: Second Friday on Main
When: Friday, March 14, 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: Historic Downtown Oxford
Why: Explore all Historic Oxford offers in this monthly event. More at www.oxfordmainstreet.com
Who: Shoppers and Downtown Attalla
What: Attalla Sidewalk Sale
When: March 15
Where: Downtown Attalla
Why: Shop local
Who: Downtown Gadsden Inc.
What: St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl
When: March 15
Where: Downtown Gadsden
Why: Visit local bars and restaurants for fun and prizes
Who: Dads and daughters in primary and elementary school, and Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce
What: Daddy-Daughter Western Party
When: Saturday, March 15, 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: The Livery Event Center at the Historic Train Depot
Why: Line dancing, face painting, refreshments, balloon art and photo booth for selfies. Advance tickets $15 each for Daddy and Daughter and $10 for each additional girl. All tickets $20 at door. Visit https://LeedsAreaChamber.com or call 659-297-5644
Who: Anniston Museum of Natural History
What: 7th Annual Spring Garden Symposium and Symposium Plant Sale
When: Thursday, March 20, 9 a.m. to 3
Where: Longleaf Event Center at Anniston Museum of Natural History
Why: Titled Earth, Wind and Fire: A Concert of Issues Facing Today’s Gardeners in A Climate of Change, the symposium keynote speaker is author and horticulturist Brie Arthur
Who: Pell City Chamber
What: Third Thursdays in Downtown Pell City
When: Thursday, March 20, 11 a.m.
Where: Historic Downtown Pell City
Why: Look for specials, sales and fun.
Who: Leeds Chess Club
What: Monthly gathering for all ages and abilities
When: Fourth Saturday, March 22, April 26, 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Leeds Jane Culbreth Library
Why: Come to learn, brush up on chess skills, have fun
Who: Talladega Classic Car Club
What: Classic Car Cruise-In
When: Saturday, March 22 and April 14.
Where: Classic Toys at 515 East Battle Street, Talladega
Why: Classic cars and trucks cruise in every 4th Saturday
Who: Gadsden Museum of Art
What: Gadsden Museum of Art exhibition of Terry Muirheid’s analog and digital work
When: During March, Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Exhibit opening March 7, 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: 515 Broad Street, Gadsden
Why: Visit GMA each month to see exhibits by important artists.
What: Power Lunch
When: Noon Wednesday, March 26
Where: Fellowship Hall and Eden Westside
Why: Join other leaders in your community for lunch and a boost of encouragement in Leadership at Power Lunch. RSVP at jcimpactminitries@gmail.com
Who: Grand River Pickets
What: Jigsaw Puzzle Club
When: Last Friday each month, March 28, April 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: The Shops at Grand River, Suite 672, Leeds
Why: Join Jigsaw Puzzle people
Who: Alabama Bass Trail
What: 2025 Tournament Series Championship Qualifying Bass Tournament
Who: Pell City Chamber
When: March 29, safe daylight
Where: Logan Martin Lake, Lincoln Landing, Travis Drive, Lincoln
Why: Bass fishing! $15,000 first place payout at each qualifying tournament. More at www.alabamabasstrail.com
Who: Museum of Pell City
What: Coach, a special exhibit tribute to Pell City’s beloved coach, Pete Rich, and winningest coach, Will Glover
When: March 29
Where: Museum of Pell City, Pell City Municipal Complex
Why: Exhibit tributes to people, places and events that shaped Pell City’s history
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Who: National Wild Turkey Federation
What: Logan Martin Longbeards Hunting Heritage Banquet
When: April 3. 6 p.m.
Where: Celebrations, 3005 Martin St. S, Cropwell
Why: The mission of the National Wild Turkey Federation is the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of our hunting heritage. Register online: events.nwtf.org/10140-2025/tickets
Who: Talladega’s Historic Ritz Theatre
What: Purple Madness: A Tribute to Prince
When: 7 p.m., April 4
Where: Ritz Theatre, 115 Court Street North, Talladega
Why: It’s Prince! Tickets and info at www.ritztalladega.com or call 256-315-0000
Who: Bass anglers
What: 18th Annual Coosa Landing Super Bass Tournament
When; April 4 and 5
Where: Neely Henty Lake, Coosa Landing, Gadsden
Why: Compete for $10,000 first place payout.
Who: Leeds Knights of Columbus Council 5597
What: Knights of Columbus Charity Bingo Night
When: First and third Fridays, April 4 and 18, 5 to 8 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. and Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Food available for purchase
Where: Leeds Civic Center, 1000 Park Drive
Why: Play bingo for cash prizes while raising money for local charities. Call Don Tice at 205-542-0671 for information
Who: Bikes and bikers, Big Mac Bikes, city of Attalla
What: Alabama Bike Show and Swap
When: Saturday, April 5
Where: Downtown Attalla
Why: Benefiting Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Bikes, including classic, mountain, touring muscle and BMX. Free. Check out antique and boutiques nearby. More info, call Mackey Johnson, 256-490-4316
Who: Gospel singing
What: Looking for a City: A Gospel Music Journey by Theatre of Gadsden
When: April 5
Where: Mort Glosser Amphitheatre, Gadsden
Why: Singing God’s Praises
Who: City of Attalla
What: April Walking Tours
When: April 5
Where: Downtown Attalla
Why: Walk and learn
Who: Leeds Arts Council
What: Masterpiece Mondays at Leeds Theatre and Arts Center
When: April, 7, 14, 21 and 28, 9 a.m. to noon. Open every Monday.
Where: Leeds Theatre and Arts Center, 8140 Parkway Drive, Leeds
Why: Open every Monday, exhibiting art of new and local artists. www.facebook/com/leeds.a.council
Who: Gadsden Museum of Art
What: Gadsden Museum of Art exhibiting artists Anne Herbert, Wade MacDonald, Stacy Tabb and GMA Children’s Show
When: Throughout April, Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 515 Broad Street, Gadsden
Why: Visit GMA each month to see exhibits by important artists
Who: Heritage Hall Museum and Art Center
What: Tradition to Innovation: Contemporary Art Quilts by Nancy Goodman
When: April 10 to May 30, Tuesdays through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Heritage Hall, 200 South Street East, Talladega
Why: Modern takes on the art of quilting
Who: The Faith Riders
What: Thunder @ the Grove
When: April 10 and May 8, every second Thursday at 6 p.m.
Where: Cedar Grove Baptist Church. 2001 Cedar Grove Road, Leeds.
Why: Join the Faith Riders every second Thursday for food and fellowship. No bikes required. Come as you are. More information at 205-699-8446
Who: City of Oxford
What: Second Friday on Main
When: Friday, April 11, 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: Historic Downtown Oxford
Why: Explore al Historic Oxford offers in this monthly event. More at www.oxfordmainstreet.com
Who: Barbecue chefs
What: Smoke on the Falls Kidz-Q barbecue competition
When: April 11 and 12
Where: Noccalula Falls Park, Gadsden
Why: It’s two days of barbecue plus music and more. Entertainment by Tim Roberts Band
Who: Alabama Repertory Theatre
What: RUTH, a musical
When: April 11-13
Where: To be announced.
Why: RUTH tells the story of second chances, a musical based on journey of Ruth and Naomi, two widows whose faith ignited a history-changing chain of events. bamareptheatre@gmail.com,
Who: Heritage Hall Museum and Art Center
What: Art on the Lawn
When: April 12, 10 to 4 p.m.
Where: Heritage Hall, 200 South Street East, Talladega
Why: Artisans and music on the lawn
Who: Downtown Talladega merchants
What: Second Saturday
When: Saturday, April 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Talladega Bottling Works
Why: Music and more each Second Saturday
Who: American Legion Attalla Post 71
What: Dinner and Dance
When: April 12 and 26, Second and fourth Saturdays each month, 5 to 11 p.m.
Where: 201 Griffin Street, Attalla
Why: Dinner and dancing fun
Who: Bass anglers
What: B.A.S.S. Alabama Nation state regional tournament
When: April 12
Where: Neely Henry Lake, Coosa Landing, Gadsden
Why: More bass fishing
Who: Downtown Talladega merchants
What: Second Saturday
When: April 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Talladega Bottling Works
Why: Music and more each Second Saturday
Who: Coosa Valley Model Railroad Club
What: Model Railroad Train Show
When: April 12
Where: Mary G. Hardin Cultural Center, Gadsden
Why: Model Trains!
Who: Pell City Chamber
What: Third Thursdays in Downtown Pell City
When: Thursday, April 17, 11 a.m.
Where: Historic Downtown Pell City
Why: Look for specials, sales and fun.
Who: Bike riders
What: 6th Annual Eagle Rock Easter Classic bike ride
When: April 18
Where: Rainbow Middle School, Rainbow City
Why: Bike riding in beauty
Who: Alabama Bass Trail
What: 2025 Tournament Series Championship, North Division Qualifying Bass Tournament
When: April 19, safe daylight
Where: Neely Henry Lake, Coosa Landing, 1 Huff Drive, Gadsden
Why: Bass fishing! $15,000 first place payout at each qualifying tournament. More at www.alabamabasstrail.com
Who: Gospel singers
What: Mr. Bowtie’s Gospel in the Park
When: April 20
Where: Moragne Park in Gadsden
Why: It’s Gospel
Who: Yard sale vendors and shoppers
What: Highway 132 Yard Sale
When: April 24
Where: Highway 132 from Altoona to Oneonta
Why: Giant yard sale
Who: Talladega’s Historic Ritz Theatre
What: An Evening with Jason Crabb
When: 7 p.m. April 24
Where: Ritz Theatre, 114 Court Street North, Talladega
Why: Check it out. Tickets and info at www.ritztalladega.com or call 256-315-0000
Who: Bass anglers
What: Fishers of Men Legacy Series Bass Tournament
When: April 25, safe daylight
Where: Neely Henry Lake, Coosa Landing, Gadsden
Why: Alabama North East Division qualifying.
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Who: Talladega’s Historic Ritz Theatre
What: The Maverick Lounge Series presents The History, Music and Story of Marvin Gaye
When: 7 p.m. May 2
Where: Ritz Theatre, 114 Court Street North, Talladega
Why: Music legend. Tickets and info at www.ritztalladega.com or call 256-315-0000
Who: Junior bass anglers
What: Alabama B.A.S.S Nation Junior State Championship
When: May 3, safe daylight
Where: Neely Henry Lake, Coosa Landing, Gadsden
Why: Championship bass fishing
