12. “HOLIDAY INN” (Amazon Prime) and/or “WHITE CHRISTMAS” (Netflix) – these movies both star Bing Crosby and feature the bestselling record of all time; their plots are similar. One features Fred Astaire and the other Danny Kaye. But if you can find these entertaining films, watch them – t…
Now that we have officially entered the Christmas season, no one can ever say there’s nothing to do! There is plenty going on in our community over the next few weeks. Here is a brief sampling of a few of the holiday activities in which you …
Five years ago, as America was coming off of the COVID-19 pandemic, an idea was born.
Alexander City Theatre II is presenting a fun family comedy this weekend that is sure to be a wonderful start to the holiday season.
While Rev. Chad Middlebrooks enjoys his role playing Santa Claus at local Christmas events, he also wants to remind people about the true meaning of Christmas.
The Vine Man made his way back to the Dadeville Public Library on Friday.
The Walter Traumbauer High School Theatre Festival is a measuring stick for high school theater programs in the state to compete against each other in one-act plays.
The Wetumpka High School Theater Guild is no stranger to competing at the highest levels in the state. The program has had best in state actors and shows at many theater competitions.
Downtown Alexander City was hopping Saturday with another fall festival.
Way back in 2021, when we were still being locked down and quarantined every so often, a nifty little television show with an odd title (and strange premise) appeared: “Only Murders in the Building.”
Art of all kinds filled the lobby of the Wetumpka Depot Players Theater for the annual fall show of the Elmore County Art Guild. There were gourds, oil paintings, photography and mix media all on display showcasing the more than 70 talented artists of the guild.
Michael Bird is an assistant professor of music at Faulkner University.
Elmore County has come a long way in 86 years.
It was difficult to find a parking space in downtown Wetumpka Saturday. But easy to find great wildlife art as The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts hosted the fourth annual Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival.
The Wetumpka Depot Players have done it again.
Almost anything can be a country song for Duane Parker.
It’s been a few decades since an art festival has been held on the site of 17 Springs. But Genia Westbrook changed that this past weekend with Artoberfest inside The Fieldhouse at 17 Springs.
Several aspiring artists met at Mamie's Place Children's Library in Alexander City to hone their skills.
"The only reason people are nice to me is because I have more money than God." - Ouiser, Steel Magnolias
For 15 years Robert Gunn helped coordinate the Alexander City Jazz Fest.
For three decades, The Front Porch has brightened televisions and radio airwaves each day as people tune in for local stories and community highlights. The feel-good morning show greets each sunrise with an array of special guests, local pers…
“I’m just about to have to give up on the news,” one colleague said last week.
After 35 years, a staple local event is coming to an end.
There’s nothing quite like spending a summer Saturday cruising across Lake Martin and enjoying a little friendly competition. But the annual Poker Run offers more than just fun with friends – it turns every hand dealt into support for local c…
Mark your calendars: For one night only, the walls of the Dadeville Performing Arts Center will come alive with color, creativity and imagination as the annual Lake Martin Living Art & Photo Contest returns Thursday, September 25.
