Category: Events
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“Wild and Precious” Exhibit Coming to the Alabama Center for the Arts
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, Wild and Precious, featuring artists Rebecca Sower and Tonya Gillespie Witt,will be opening in the Center’s Main Gallery on Tuesday, May 6. An Opening Reception will be held at the Alabama Center for the Arts on Tuesday, May 13 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm.…
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Inauguration Celebration Planned for Dr. Catherine Wehlburg
The Board of Trustees of Athens State University will hold the Inauguration and Investiture Ceremony for Dr. Catherine Wehlburg on Friday, April 25 at 10:00 am in Carter Gymnasium. Dr. Wehlburg began her Presidential term in May 2024 after serving as Interim President since January 2023. She is Athens State’s 39th president, and only the…
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2025 Fiddlers Concert Series Continues with Act of Congress
The 2025 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series, presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union, continues with a performance by Act of Congress on Thursday, May 15 at 7:00 pm. The concert, sponsored by Southern States Bank, will be held at Athens State University in McCandless Hall. Act of Congress has been touring as a…
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Youth Art Month Begins February 27 at Alabama Center for the Arts
The Alabama Center for the Arts’ annual Youth Art Month celebration will kick off on Thursday, February 27. The Annual Showcase of Young Talent will feature pieces of art from K-12 students from Morgan County, Decatur City, and Hartselle City schools, as well as students from some area private schools. The artwork is divided into…
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International Women’s Day Breakfast
Athens State University will be hosting their annual International Women’s Day Breakfast on March 7 at 8:00 am. International Women’s Day (March 8th) is a global day of celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women while reinforcing a commitment to women’s equality. The celebration will be held in the Sandridge Student Center…
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2025 Fiddlers Concert Series Continues with The Tennessee Bluegrass Band
The 2025 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series, presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union, continues with a performance by The Tennessee Bluegrass Band on Tuesday, March 4 at 7:00 pm. The concert, sponsored by Morell Engineering, will be held at Athens State University in McCandless Hall. The Tennessee Bluegrass Band is rapidly making a…
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“Home, Heart, Heritage: Quilt Project Celebrating Black History” Coming to Athens State
Athens State University is pleased to announce that the “Home, Heart, Heritage: Quilt Project Celebrating Black History” exhibit will be coming to campus on February 7. The exhibit will be on display in Athens State’s Kares Library until March 8. A reception will be held on February 13 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm. Both events…
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2025 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention Entertainment Line-Up Announced
The Athens State University Foundation and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention Steering Committee are pleased to announce the 2025 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention entertainment line-up. The convention is scheduled for Wednesday, October 1 – Saturday, October 4, 2025. 2025 Fiddlers Convention Entertainment Line-Up: All concerts will take place on the Main…
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2025 Festival of the Cranes Exhibit to Open January 10 at Alabama Center for the Arts
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of the annual juried Festival of the Cranes Art Exhibit in the Center’s Walking Gallery on Friday, January 10, 2025. The show will be held in conjunction with the Friends of Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Association’s annual Festival of the Cranes, which will…
