Category: Community News

  • 2025 Fiddlers Concert Series Continues with Act of Congress

    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…

  • Youth Art Month Begins February 27 at Alabama Center for the Arts

    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…

  • International Women’s Day Breakfast

    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…

  • 2025 Fiddlers Concert Series Continues with The Tennessee Bluegrass Band

    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…

  • “Home, Heart, Heritage: Quilt Project Celebrating Black History” Coming to Athens State

    “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…

  • Athens State Enters Into Ten New Learning Partnerships During Fall 2024 Semester

    Athens State Enters Into Ten New Learning Partnerships During Fall 2024 Semester

    Athens State University is pleased to announce new learning partnerships with ten North Alabama organizations. These learning partnerships are designed to assist the employees of these organizations and their immediate family members in achieving their educational goals in career appropriate disciplines through accessible online and traditional classroom settings and an affordable, low-cost tuition structure. Benefits…

  • 2025 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention Entertainment Line-Up Announced

    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…

  • 2025 Festival of the Cranes Exhibit to Open January 10 at Alabama Center for the Arts

    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…

  • Print Magic! Exhibit Now Open at the Alabama Center for the Arts

    Print Magic! Exhibit Now Open at the Alabama Center for the Arts

    The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of its newest exhibit, Print Magic!. It will remain on display in the Center’s Main Gallery until Friday, February 14. An Opening Reception will be held at the Alabama Center for the Arts on January 16 at 5:30 pm. The exhibit and reception…