Category: Community News
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The Delmore Brothers’ Legacy Celebrated with ‘A Century of Strings, Stories & Songs: A Tribute to The Delmore Brothers’
Produced by Jerry Salley (Sir Elton John, Loretta Lynn, Chris Stapleton, Reba McEntire) and Executive Produced by the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention in conjunction with the Athens State University Foundation, the 15-Song Album Arrives October 1 on Billy Blue Records. Stream the single “When It’s Time for the Whippoorwill to Sing,” HEREA YouTube…
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“As They Are” Exhibit Coming to Athens State on July 6
Athens State is pleased to host As They Are, featuring the artwork of Athens State Associate Professor, Dr. Mary Beth Johns. The exhibit features large-scale, expressionist portraits of family, friends, and fellow artists that explore human connection, individuality, and the artist’s personal experiences. As They Are will be on display from July 6 – 31…
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2026 Fiddlers Concert Series Continues with Michael Reno Harrell and Josh Goforth
The 2026 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series, presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union, continues on Thursday, July 23 with a performance by Michael Reno Harrell and Josh Goforth. The concert will be held at Athens State University in McCandless Hall at 7:00 pm. The union of nationally recognized storytellers and musicians Michael Reno…
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Athens State University to Host 4th Annual Summer Writing & Arts Summit June 25-26
Athens State University’s Writing Center will host the 4th Annual Summer Writing & Arts Summit from June 25–26. This event brings together writers, artists, musicians, educators, and creatives from across the region for two days of workshops, performances, community engagement, and artistic exploration. The Summit is free and open to the public. Sessions will be…
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Athens State Welcomes Brian “Fox” Ellis with John Adams Portrayal as Part of America 250 Celebration
As part of America 250, Athens State will be hosting storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis as he portrays John Adams in “John Adams, Architect of Our American Independence”. The event will be held in McCandless Hall on Tuesday, July 7 at 2:00 pm and will be free and open to the public. This interactive program invites…
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Alabama Center for the Arts Holds Naming Ceremony for Arthur Orr Performing Arts Center
The Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA) held a naming ceremony on May 19 to commemorate the newly designated Arthur Orr Performing Arts Center, honoring longtime state legislator Senator Arthur Orr for his enduring support of education and the arts in Alabama. The discussion to name the building in Senator Orr’s honor began several months…
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Annual Flag Day Celebration Scheduled for June 12
Athens State’s annual Flag Day Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, June 12 at 12:00 pm in the Sandridge Student Center Ballroom. This year’s event is associated with America250 and honors the United States flag and our nation’s armed forces, past and present. Thanh Boyer will be this year’s guest speaker. The Limestone County Veterans Honor…
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Women’s Foundation of Alabama Partners with LaunchBox for Advancing Alabama Child Care Accelerator Program
The Women’s Foundation of Alabama (WFA) has partnered with the Athens State University LaunchBox for its Advancing Alabama Child Care Accelerator, a 12-week business training program designed to strengthen child care providers and expand access to high-quality care for working families. The Limestone County cohort, launching in May 2026, is part of WFA’s broader strategy…
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“Ink Unbound” Opening May 14 at the Alabama Center for the Arts
The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, Ink Unbound,curated by Tara Segars, Art Instructor at Calhoun Community College. The exhibit will open in the Center’s Main Gallery on Thursday, May 14. Additionally, an exhibit reception will be held on Wednesday, July 15 at 5:00 pm in the ACA’s Main Gallery. Both the…
