Eclectic Arts and Entertainment News

Alexander City Jazz Festival 2012

Schedule: Friday, June 8, 2012: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Bibb City Ramblers 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Guitar Shorty 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Bonerama Location: Strand Park Saturday, June 9,...

Weekend Activities in and around Eclectic

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Alabama

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Alabama Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

Christmas on the Coosa 2011

On the second Saturday in December thousands of people journey to Wetumpka, Alabama, located 10 miles north of Montgomery, Al on U.S. 21/231.  Called the “City of Natural...

Local Authors Team Up on Pictorial History of Alexander City

The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Alexander City from local authors Peggy Jackson Walls and Laura Dykes Oliver. The book boasts...

Eclectic Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Alabama AL

Alabama Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Alabama. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

Find Alabama Corn Mazes - Get lost in an Alabama haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Alabama corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Alabama AL

We have the best Alabama apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Alabama. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in...

Make a difference in Eclectic! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Eclectic area and around...

AmericanTowns Heroes: A Happy Valentine's Day for Avalanna Thanks to Justin Bieber

You don't have to be a Justin Bieber fan to cheer him on today after he responded to a request made by a little girl suffering with a rare and often deadly form of brain cancer. ...

July 4th fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Elmore County, AL

Eclectic Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Elmore County, AL. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more! If...

July 4th Fireworks in Eclectic, AL Events, Schedules and Parades

Eclectic Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks in Eclectic, AL including Events, Schedules and Parades. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more! If...

Alabama 4th of July 2011 Fireworks, Parades and Independence Day Events

Alabama Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks in Alabama including Events, Schedules and Parades. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more! If...

Red Headed Robbie'S Christmas Story

The charm of dancing snowflakes and the fun of frolicking fruitcakes will fill the Depot Theatre with Christmas spirit when the musical, Red Headed Robbie’s Christmas Story...

Celebrate Valentine's Day in Eclectic - Find Eclectic area shops and restaurants for gifts and dining

On February 14 sweethearts in Eclectic will join millions across America in a centuries’ old tradition of exchanging valentines, but this holiday as we now understand it has...

Best Fall Foliage 2010 in Alabama

The Alabama fall foliage 2010 is in full color this time of year and we’ve found some great places to enjoy it. Around Alabama can be found at this time of year. To get the most...

Find Black Friday Deals, Gift Ideas, and Holiday Shopping Locations in and around Eclectic, AL

If you love the fray, seize the chance to shine on Black Friday! It’s the biggest, busiest shopping event of the year, and training for success starts here! Shops and stores...

Fourth of July Blast Concert and Fireworks

Nationwide Coverage, Rock Solid and patriotic music by Homeland Russell Lands On Lake Martin is proud to present its 10th Annual Fourth of July fireworks show on Sunday, July 4....

Memorial Day Weekend Concert

Join Russell Lands and friends at the Lake Martin Amphitheater for a lakefront concert featuring The Marshall Tucker Band, Georgia Satelites and Atlanta Rythm Section. The gates...

Eclectic 4th of July Fireworks, parades and more - Fourth of July 2009

Alabama 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events

Alabama Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations Fourth Of July Blast, Alexander City, AL - July 4, 2009 Annual 4th of July Blast...

18th Annual Alexander City Jazz Festival

The 18th Annual Alexander City Jazz Festival is scheduled for June 13th and 14th. The free two-day event will be held at Strand Park downtown Alexander City on Friday night...

Flimp Festival

The festival takes its name from a bronze fountain in the Museum’s permanent collection created in 1937 by Alabama sculptor, Geneva Mercer. Ms. Mercer called the small,...

A New Look, More Info, New Ways to Share on our new Eclectic Community Site!

Welcome to Eclectic's new "shared community webspace", at AmericanTowns.com! Not just a fresh new look, but a whole host of new features and resources neatly organized...

Eclectic, Alabama holiday events and holiday shopping guide

'Tis the season to be jolly - and stressed out, overextended and downright "Grinch-y!" Here are some tips for reclaiming your holiday spirit (not to mention, your...

Alabama Thanksgiving 2008 - Turkey Day Events, Alabama Food Banks

It's the ideal time to "give back" to others in the Alabama community and help make some happy Thanksgiving wishes come true. Consider donating extra food to a local Alabama food...

Alabama Frontier Days

Re-enactment of Alabama's frontier days from French Colonial times to the early American period. Includes Native American re-enactors, period traders, merchants and entertainers....

St Patrick's Day parades and events for Alabama

It's said that Patrick became Ireland's patron saint by driving the snakes from the Emerald Isle (throwing down the witty challenge, "All snakes wishing to remain in Ireland,...

Looking for tickets to a hot local event?

Standing in line for tickets is a drag! Whether it's a local sports event in the Eclectic area, that can’t-miss “reunion” concert halfway across Alabama, or the latest ...

Explore Alabama: North Alabama Railroad Museum

At the North Alabama Railroad Museum, located in Chase, Alabama, just east of Huntsville, you will find a facility reflecting a love of trains and a desire to preserve railroad...

Explore Alabama: Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts was founded in 1930 by a group of local artists and patrons under the name of the “Alabama Society of Fine Arts.” The Museum’s...

Explore Alabama: The Eastern Shore Art Association

The Eastern Shore Art Association, Inc. is the parent organization for the Eastern Shore Art Center and Eastern Shore Academy of Fine Arts. In 1998 the Art Association celebrated...

Turkey and trimmings and football, oh my! Thanksgiving Day info for Alabama

Put on the pants with the stretchy waistband; it’s that time of year when we gather together to celebrate family, good fortune – and the fact that there are about 47...

Veterans Day history and parades for Alabama

What does Veterans Day mean to Eclectic and Elmore county, AL? Veterans Day originally began as a way to honor the soldiers of World War I. Although the war...

Make Your Spirits Bright This Christmas!

'Tis the season to be jolly in­ Eclectic, AL – but it might also be the season to be stressed out, overextended and downright “Grinch-y!” If you find yourself treating the...

Hail to the Chiefs

Think of it as the Mount Rushmore of holidays – sort of. President’s Day was designed as a tidy way to commemorate the February birthdays of two of our greatest leaders:...

Hey, Cupid! Over Here!

Valentine's Day is the most roman­­tic day of the year. That’s a lot of pressure for most of us romantically-challenged types. Whether you’re paired off or single,...