Compiled by Jackie Romine Walburn
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JANUARY
Who: Calhoun County Chamber and Hope Family Services
What: Lunch and Leads
When: Wednesday, Jan. 8, noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Hubbard Off Main, 16 Choccolocco Street, Oxford
Why: Make business connections and learn about community. Bring business cards. Each pays for own lunch. Speaker is Amy McDonald, executive director of Hope Family Services
Who: Leeds Knights of Columbus Council 5597
What: Knights of Columbus Charity Bingo Night
When: First and third Fridays, Jan. 3 and 17, 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: Leeds Arts Council
What: Masterpiece Mondays at Leeds Theatre and Arts Center
When: Monday, Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 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: Imagination Place Children’s Museum
What: Sensory Friendly First Saturday
When: Jan. 6, Feb. 2 and March 2, 8 to 10 a.m., through Sept. 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: Reptiles!
What: Show Me Reptile and Exotics Show
When: Jan. 4 and 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: Leeds Arts Council 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, Jan. 6 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: City of Oxford
What: Second Friday on Main
When: Friday, Jan. 10, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Historic Downtown Oxford
Why: Explore all Historic Oxford offers in this monthly event. More at www.oxfordmainstreet.com
Who: Museum of Pell City
What: In the Path of Destruction: 50 Years Later
When: Jan. 10, beginning at 10 a.m.
Where: Museum of Pell City, 1000 Bruce Etheredge Parkway, Suite 200
Why: Exhibit remembers the tornado that ripped through Pell City on Jan. 10, 1976 with special exhibits, speaker and a tornado simulator.
Who: Anniston Museum of Natural History
What: The Berman Museum Escape Room
When: Friday and Saturday, Jan. 10 and 11, 5 p.m.
Where: Berman Museum Classroom
Why: Mystery solving. Each one-hour session is $60 for group of two to six participants, ages 10 and older. Children 10 to 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult. Pre-registration required. Admission to museum not included. AM&G members receive a $5 group discount.
Who: American Legion Attalla Post 71
What: Dinner and Dance
When: Jan. 11 and 25. Second and fourth Saturdays each month, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: 201 Griffin Street, Attalla
Why: Dinner and dancing fun
Who: Downtown Talladega merchants
What: Second Saturday
When: Saturday, Jan. 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Talladega Bottling Works
Why: Music and more each Second Saturday
Who: Little Miss pageant fans
What: Sweet Southern Sass 2025 pageants
When: Jan. 12, Once Upon A Time, High Point; Feb. 1, Miss North Alabama; March 12, Annual Easter Pageant
Where: The Venue at Coosa Crossing, Gadsden.
Why: Pageant season begins. Contact beckyfromal@bellsouth.net
Who: MMA Fishing
What: Logan Martin Classic Team Trail
When: Monday, Jan. 13, 5 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Lincoln’s Landing
Why: Classic tournament for championship of Winter Submission Team Trail. Details and registration at mmafishing.com/wsttregistration/
Who: Pell City Chamber
What: Third Thursdays in Downtown Pell City
When: Thursday, Jan. 16, 11 a.m.
Where: Historic Downtown Pell City
Why: Look for specials, sales and fun.
Who: Leeds Jane Culbreth Library
What: American Sign Language classes
When: Friday, Jan. 17, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; every other Friday each month
Where: Leeds Jane Culbreth Library,
Why: Melissa Lee is teaching American Sign Language. To sign up, go to www.leedslibrary.info
Who: Toastmasters
What: Twice monthly Toastmaster Club meetings
When: Second and fourth Thursdays, 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: Black Jacket Symphony
What: The Mayor’s Ball
When: Saturday, Jan 18, 6 to 10:30 p.m.
Where: The Venue at Coosa Landing, Gadsden
Why: Music and dinner presented by the City of Gadsden and The Venue
Who: Pell City Chamber
What: Power Lunch
When: Noon Wednesday, Jan. 22, noon
Where: Fellowship Hall at 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: Talladega Classic Car Club
What: Classic Car Cruise-In
When: Saturday, Jan. 25 and Feb. 22.
Where: Classic Toys at 515 East Battle Street, Talladega
Why: Classic cars and trucks cruise in every 4th Saturday
Who: The Kingdom of Meridies and College of Phoenix Rising
What: War College and Fighter Collegium
When: Jan. 24 at 5 p.m. to Jan. 26 at noon
Where: Etowah County Fair, Attalla
Why: Feasts and events with co-event stewards Albaruna Ana de Granada and Master Loegaire Mac Lochlainn and Feast Steward Lord Otomo Hideyoshi. Reservationist Eibhlin nic Domnial, 129 Grogan Road, Anniston, 36201. Leave a message at 256-403-6369. www.excheq.phoenixrising@meridies.org
Who: Theatre of Gadsden
What: Annual Toggle Awards
When: Saturday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Ritz Theatre in Gadsden
Why: Support Theatre of Gadsden and annual awards including new People’s Choice Award.
Who: Calhoun County Chamber members
What: 46th ANNUAL Meeting
When: January 28, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Oxford Civic Center
Why: For chamber members only, including naming of ambassador of the year and Chairman’s Cup winner.
Who: Exhibiting artists Clark Medley, Doug Clark, William Canty and Heather Darbo (DLF)
What: Gadsden Museum of Art Exhibit
When: Throughout January 2025, Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clark Medley art exhibit through Feb. 25.
Where: 515 Broad Street, Gadsden
Why: Visit GMA each month to see exhibits by important artists.
Who: Bama Repertory Kids Team
What: Junie B. Jones Jr., a musical
When: Jan. 31
Where: TBD
Why: The Alabama Repertory Theatre presents a musical based on beloved children’s book.
FEBRUARY
Who: Big Brothers and Big Sisters of North Alabama
What: Kick Off to Mardi Gras fundraiser
When: Saturday, Feb. 1, 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: 210 at the Tracks, Gadsden
Why: Food, music and fun for a good cause
Who: Chili cookers and hungry tasters
What: Downtown Gadsden 17th annual Chili Cook-Off
When: Saturday, Feb. 1, noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Downtown Gadsden
Why: Tastiest event downtown. $50 entry fee. Registration at Downtown Gadsden office at 635 Broad Street, Gadsden
Who: Gadsden Museum of Art exhibiting artists Erin Hardin and Sonja Rieger
What: Gadsden Museum of Art Exhibit
When: Throughout February, 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: Gadsden Museum of Art
What: 60th Anniversary Gala and fundraiser
When: Saturday, Feb. 8
Where: Gadsden Museum of Art, 515 Broad Street
Why: Support the museum, Tickets: $75 for individuals; $500 for eight-person table. Sponsorship levels at $1,000, $2,000 and $3,000
Who: High School anglers
What: Tide Division qualifying for BASS Alabama High School Nation tournaments
When: Saturday, Feb. 8, safe daylight
Where: Logan Martin Lake, Lincoln’s Landing
Why: Competition leading to state championship May 30 and 31 at Smith Lake. Details and sign up at www.abnhs.org
Who: Gadsden Collector Con presents Tyler Mann
What: Gadsden Collector Con 2nd convention, 125 booths and 80 vendors specializing in comics, toys, video games, coins and more.
When: Saturday, Feb. 8
Where: The Venue at Coosa Crossing, Gadsden
Why: Celebrity guest Mane known for his roles in Deadpool and Wolverine
Who: American Legion Attalla Post 71
What: Dinner and Dance
When: Feb. 9 and 23. Second and fourth Saturdays each month, 5 to 11 p.m.
Where: 201 Griffin Street, Attalla
Why: Dinner and dancing fun
Who: Leeds Arts Council
What: Masterpiece Mondays at Leeds Theatre and Arts Center
When: Monday, Feb. 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: Downtown Talladega merchants
What: Second Saturday
When: Saturday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Talladega Bottling Works
Why: Music and more each Second Saturday
Who: The Faith Riders
What: Thunder @ the Grove
When: Feb. 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: Pell City Chamber
What: Third Thursdays in Downtown Pell City
When: Thursday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.
Where: Historic Downtown Pell City
Why: Look for specials, sales and fun.
Who: Leeds Knights of Columbus Council 5597
What: Knights of Columbus Charity Bingo Night
When: First and third Fridays, Feb. 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: High School anglers
What: Tiger Division qualifying for BASS Alabama High School Nation tournaments
When: Feb. 22
Where: Logan Martin Lake, Lincoln Landing, Lincoln, Ala.
Why: Competition leading to state championship May 30 and 31 at Smith Lake. Details and sign up at www.abnhs.org
Who: Theatre of Gadsden
What: The Color Purple, the musical
When: Friday, Feb. 28, to Sunday, March 2, 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
MARCH
Who: Pell City Line Dancers
What: Dancing with Our Stars
When: Saturday, March 1, 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Pell City’s Center for Education and Performing Arts, Williamson Drive, Pell City
Why: Local celebrities in dance competition, directed by Doris Munkus, a 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
Why: Bass fishing competition. Details at albassfed.org
