TUSCUMBIA-It is that time of year again! The Helen Keller Festival is next week and it will be jam packed with fun and interesting things to do. Music, Parades, Crafts, Contests…lots of food and some very awesome music… Muscle Shoals style. The fun starts on Tuesday, June 26 and will run non-stop until Sunday, June 30th. Check out the calendar and find some fun to get into. This event is one of the premiere events for The Shoals and you won’t want to miss a thing. The music this year rocks with some local music as well as Darryl Worley on Friday night, June 28th beginning at 8 pm in Spring Park.
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For more information and calendar up-dates visit Helen Keller Festival 2013
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Tuesday, June 26
Exhibition: “Elayne Goodman: Art as Life”
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Tennessee Valley Museum of Art
Wednesday, June 26
Cemetery Tours
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Vulcan Rock Quarry, 23314 U.S. Hwy 72 W, Tuscumbia
Exhibition: “Elayne Goodman: Art as Life”
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Tennessee Valley Museum of Art
Free Outdoor Concert Presented by First Presbyterian Church
Times: Supper 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.; Concert 7:00 p.m.
Location: First Presbyterian Church lawn on Broad at 5th Street downtown Tuscumbia.
Thursday, June 27
Keller Kids
Sponsored by Calvary Learning Center
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Tuscumbia Multi-Purpose Center
Cemetery Tours
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Vulcan Rock Quarry, 23314 U.S. Hwy 72 W, Tuscumbia
Exhibition: “Elayne Goodman: Art as Life”
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Tennessee Valley Museum of Art
Tennessee Valley Historical Society Presentation
Guest: Vivien Simms, Civil War
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Location: Cold Water Books
AIDB Shoals Regional Center Public Open House
Time: 4:00 pm. to 5:45 pm.
Location: 512 North Main St. in Tuscumbia
The Open House will feature tours and technology demonstrations conducted by Deaf and Blind adults.
Deshler High School Band Fundraiser
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Deshler High School Front Lawn
Inflatables for children, hotdogs and drinks for sale. Proceeds to benefit Deshler High School Band.
Parade
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Main Street Tuscumbia
Tuscumbia’s “Fourth Thursday”
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Main Street, Tuscumbia
Music: The Springs
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Main Street, Tuscumbia
Friday, June 28
AIDB Shoals Regional Center Ability Play Date
Time: 9:00 am. to 12:00 pm.
Cemetery Tours
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Vulcan Rock Quarry, 23314 U.S. Hwy 72 W, Tuscumbia
Exhibition: “Elayne Goodman: Art as Life”
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Tennessee Valley Museum of Art
Local Author/Writers Fair
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Cold Water Books
Helen Keller Festival Arts and Crafts Show
Something for everyone. From accomplished artists to selected vendors with hand-crafted items, you are sure to find something in your tastes at affordable prices. No items are commercially produced! Artists and vendors from all over the southeast will have such items as original paintings and artwork, limited edition reproductions, hand-sewn clothing, hand-crafted toys, jewelry, frames, and much, much more! Come check out the new and improved arts and crafts show! The arts and crafts show is located on the “north bank” of Tuscumbia’s Spring Park.
Tennessee Valley Historical Society Presentation
Guest: Robert Thrower
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Location: Cold Water Books
Tuscumbia Civitan Helen Keller Spaghetti Supper
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Deshler Cafeteria
5 Mile and 23 Mile Family Bike Ride
Time: Registration is from 5-6 p.m., with the ride starting at 6 p.m.
Location: Parking lot of Spring Creek Golf Course
Music: Chealsea Yarber
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Spring Park, Main Stage
Music: Chris Lucas
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Spring Park, Main Stage
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Music: Aaron Blades Band
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Spring Park, Main Stage
Music: Kerry Gilbert Band
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Spring Park, Main Stage
Music: Darryl Worley
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Spring Park, Main Stage
Saturday, June 29
Five Mile and One Mile Fun Run
Time: Five Mile Run – 8:00 a.m.; One Mile Run – 9:15 a.m.
Location: Water Street entrance to the Colbert County Courthouse.
Helen Keller Festival Golf Tournament
Location: Spring Creek Golf Course
2013 Helen Keller Festival Car & Truck Show
Time: 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Location: Main Street, Tuscumbia
Exhibition: “Elayne Goodman: Art as Life”
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Tennessee Valley Museum of Art
Local Author/Writers Fair
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Cold Water Books
Imagination Station
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Spring Park, North Bank
Helen Keller Festival Arts and Crafts Show
Something for everyone. From accomplished artists to selected vendors with hand-crafted items, you are sure to find something in your tastes at affordable prices. No items are commercially produced! Artists and vendors from all over the southeast will have such items as original paintings and artwork, limited edition reproductions, hand-sewn clothing, hand-crafted toys, jewelry, frames, and much, much more! Come check out the new and improved arts and crafts show! The arts and crafts show is located on the “north bank” of Tuscumbia’s Spring Park.
Tennessee Valley Historical Society Presentation
Guest: Dr. David Gregg
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Location: Cold Water Books
Mini-Piano Concert
Time: 11:00 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church, Tuscumbia
“Meet the Artist” – Elayne Goodman
Time: Noon – 4:00 pm
Location: Tennessee Valley Museum of Art
Music: Sherry Anne Lints
Time: 12:15 p.m.
Location: Spring Park, Main Stage
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Tennessee Valley Historical Society Presentation
Guests: Robert Perry & Robert Thrower
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Cold Water Books
The Log Cabin, Coldwater Stagecoach Stop
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: 302 S. Dickson St.
Music: Rick Mitchell
Time: 1:15 p.m.
Location: Spring Park, Main Stage
Music: Valley Roots
Time: 2:15 p.m.
Location: Spring Park, Main Stage
Music: Max Russell
Time: 3:15 p.m.
Location: Spring Park, Main Stage
Calvary Baptist Church
4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Hamburger, sides, dessert, and drinks.
Cost: $6.00 – Proceeds to go toward missions
Music: The Local Saints
Time: 4:15 p.m.
Location: Spring Park, Main Stage
Music: Wildwood Ruminators
Time: 5:15 p.m.
Location: Spring Park, Main Stage
Music: 2nd Creek
Time: 6:15 p.m.
Location: Spring Park, Main Stage
Music: Voodoo Bayou
Time: 7:15 p.m.
Location: Spring Park, Main Stage
Music: Restless Heart
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Spring Park, Main Stage
Sunday, June 30
Helen Keller Festival Golf Tournament
Location: Spring Creek Golf Course
Community-wide Church Service Hosted by Calvary Baptist Church
Time: Praise and Worship at 9:30 p.m. and Message at 10:30 p.m.
Location: Spring Park
Exhibition: “Elayne Goodman: Art as Life”
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Tennessee Valley Museum of Art
The Log Cabin, Coldwater Stagecoach Stop
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: 302 S. Dickson St.
Helen Keller Festival Arts and Crafts Show
Something for everyone. From accomplished artists to selected vendors with hand-crafted items, you are sure to find something in your tastes at affordable prices. No items are commercially produced! Artists and vendors from all over the southeast will have such items as original paintings and artwork, limited edition reproductions, hand-sewn clothing, hand-crafted toys, jewelry, frames, and much, much more! Come check out the new and improved arts and crafts show! The arts and crafts show is located on the “north bank” of Tuscumbia’s Spring Park.
Music: Sherry Anne Lints
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Spring Park, Main Stage
Music: Archie Hubbard
Time: TBA
Location: Spring Park, Main Stage
Music: Sidewalk Prophets
Time: TBA
Location: Spring Park, Main Stage
Sponsored by Lauchpoint Church
