August 1 FAMILY DAY AT BUTTS MILL FARM: Butts Mill Farm, off Hwy. 27 north of Pine Mountain, Georgia. 1 PM – 7 PM (EDT). International entertainment as well as all the attractions of Butts Mill. Admission charged. For more information, call (706) 653-0097.
August 1 – 21 THROUGH THE WOOD & AROUND THE BLOCK: Wiregrass Museum of Art, 126 Museum Avenue, Dothan, Alabama. This exhibition is rooted in Southern tradition, focusing on male and female Southern woodworkers for the past three generations. No admission charged. For more information, call (334) 794-3871.
August 3 SCENEWORKS 2010: Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center, 222 E. Drake Avenue, Auburn, Alabama. 7 PM (CDT). Musical theatre is the theme and actors and actresses will be performing musical numbers from favorites such as "Into the Woods," "Hairspray," "Sweeney Todd" and others. No admission charged. For more information, call (334) 501-2963.
August 3 & 10 SUMMER SWING CONCERT IN THE PARK: Opelika City Park, Opelika, Alabama. 7 PM (CDT). A free concert series that offers a wide variety of musical entertainment including Gospel, Jazz, R & B, Oldies, Country, Big Band Swing, Folk, and Community Band music. For more information, call (334) 705-5560.
August 7 FIRST SATURDAYS: Wiregrass Museum of Art, Dothan, Alabama. 10:30 - 11:30 AM (CDT). Free drop-in family activities for kids of all ages. For more information, call (334) 794-3871. Website: www.wiregrassmuseum.org
August 7 LAST BLAST BEACH PARTY!!!: Phenix City Amphitheater, Phenix City, Alabama. 8 PM (EDT). Gates open at 7 PM (EDT). Dance the night away with The Tams and The Drifters. Boomer will be there to give away a trip to the beach, fun door prizes and celebrate the end of summer. Admission charged. For more information, call (334) 291-4719. Website: www.phenixcityal.us
August 7 YEAR OF ALABAMA SMALL TOWNS AND DOWNTOWNS: A COTTON MILL REUNION: 9 AM (EDT). Festivities begin with a short marker dedication ceremony at Riverdale Mill and will then move to the Langdale Mill where the reenactment will begin at 10 AM (EDT). The day will end with a “Cotton Ball.” For more information, call (334) 756-5220.
August 7 SATURDAY ART CLUB: Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, 901 S. College Street, Auburn, Alabama. 10 AM - 1 PM (CDT). Making and stringing glass beads. No admission charged. For more information, call (334) 844-1484. Website: http://jcsm.auburn.edu
August 7, 14, 21 & 28 SCIENCE ON SATURDAYS: Landmark Park, Dothan, Alabama. 10 AM (CDT). Each Saturday during the month of August the park will present fun and educational programs for children and their families. Admission charged. Reservations required. For more information, call (334) 794-3452.
August 10 INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES: Troy University Dothan Campus, Sony Hall, 500 University Drive, Dothan, Alabama. 7 PM (CDT). Award-winning cinema from around the world. No admission charged. For more information, contact Library Director Christopher Shaffer at (334) 983-6556, ext. 320.
August 13 & 14 YEAR OF ALABAMA SMALL TOWNS AND DOWNTOWNS: BACK-TO-SCHOOL HOMECOMING: Five Points, Alabama. Witness the unveiling of a historic marker, celebrate the history of Five Points and fellowship with old friends and schoolmates. For more information, call (334) 864-0004.
August 14 SECOND SATURDAY: Lee County Historical Society Museum, 6500 Stage Road (Hwy. 14), Loachapoka, Alabama. 10 AM – 3 PM (CDT). History re-enactors, dressed in period attire, demonstrate their arts and crafts. For more information, call (334) 887-3007. Website: www.leecountyhistoricalsociety.org
August 14 – Sept. 24 10TH ANNUAL JURIED ART EXHIBITION: Dowling Museum/Ann Rudd Arts Center, 144 E. Broad Street, Ozark, Alabama. Opening reception on Friday at 7 PM (CDT). For more information, call (334) 445-6526. Website: www.ruddartcenter.org
August 15 NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY: Oxbow Meadows, 3535 South Lumpkin Road, Columbus, Georgia. 2 PM (EDT). Join local photographer Bob Hovey for an in-depth look at nature photography. Photographers of any age are welcome. Admission charged. For more information, call (706) 687-4090. Website: http://oxbow.colstate.edu
August 16 AMY GRIFFITHS, SAXOPHONE: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Columbus, Georgia. 7:30 PM (EDT). Join Schwob School of Music faculty saxophonist Amy Griffiths, collaborative pianist Yien Wang, and clarinetist Lisa Oberlander for an evening of music by Schumann, Harbison, Demersseman, and Albright. No admission charged. For more information, call (706) 649-7225.
August 20 & 21 SOUTHEAST ALABAMA PRO RODEO: Ag-Plex Arena, Ozark, Alabama. 8 PM (CDT). Gates open at 6 PM. Enjoy bull-riding, roping, barrel racing, steer wrestling and more. Admission charged. For more information, call Robert Dyson at (334) 797-9754.
August 20 – 22 DEER & TURKEY EXPO: National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds, 5622 Highway 231 South, Dothan, Alabama. Friday: 4 PM – 9 PM (CDT); Saturday: 9 AM – 9 PM (CDT); Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM (CDT). Admission charged. For more information, call (334) 793-6730. Website: www.zandeoutdoors.com
August 23 YIEN WANG, PIANO: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Columbus, Georgia. 7:30 PM (EDT). A solo piano recital by Schwob School of Music’s collaborative pianist Yien Wang featuring works by Schubert, Brahms, and Debussey. No admission charged. For more information, call (706) 649-7225.
August 26 SEA GHOSTS: TOURS OF HAUNTED PORT COLUMBUS: Port Columbus Civil War Naval Museum, 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus, Georgia. 8 PM (EDT). These tours are based on findings of the Alabama Paranormal Research Team (APRT) and Effigy Paranormal. Tour guides will lead candlelight tours highlighting experiences during the investigation and the tales of the more chilling artifacts throughout the museum. Admission charged. Tours are available by reservation only. For tickets or more information, visit the museum’s website at www.portcolumbus.org or call (706) 327-9798.
August 28 YARD PARTY FOR ART: Wiregrass Museum of Art, 126 Museum Avenue, Dothan, Alabama. 6 PM (CDT). Dance barefoot under the stars to the tunes of the KJAMS and the Circle City Rollers! Admission charged. For more information, call (334) 794-3871. Website: www.wiregrassmuseum.org
August 28 – February 13, 2011 FROM HAUNTS LIKE THESE: THE LEGACY OF STEWART COUNTY ARTIST AND POET THOMAS JEFFERSON FLANAGAN: The Columbus Museum, Columbus, Georgia. This exhibition explores the life and remarkable career of Thomas Jefferson Flanagan as an editor, minister and teacher in an effort to provide context to his artwork and introduce him into a new audience. No admission charged. For more information, call (706) 748-2562. Website: www.columbusmuseum.com
August 30 ROBERT MURRAY, TRUMPET: RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Columbus, Georgia. 7:30 PM (EDT). Rob Murrary, trumpet professor at Schwob School of Music, presents a faculty recital that features the talents of fellow Schwob faculty Yien Wang, collaborative piano; Lisa Oberlander, clarinet; Amy Griffiths, saxophone; and Paul Vaillancourt, percussion. No admission charged. For more information, call (706) 649-7225.