Stitching Across Alabama Quilt Show
What: Annual exhibit showcases some of the best quilting in the state
When: Tuesday-Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Where: Gadsden Museum of Art and History, 515 Broad St., Gadsden
Cost: Free
Contact: 256-546-7365
Museum Day
What: Free admission to Anniston Museum of Natural History and Berman Museum of World History, with special exhibits and family activities.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.
Where: 800 and 840 Museum Drive, Anniston
Cost: Free
Contact: 256-237-6766
“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”
What: Stephen Sondheim musical, presented by CAST
When: Sept. 13-23; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Where: McClellan Theater, 100 Gamecock Dr., Anniston
Cost: $20 for adults, $10 for students, $16 for senior citizens and military
Contact: 256-820-2278 or www.castalabama.com
“The Fisher, the Fish and the Wife”
What: Children’s musical retelling of the classic Grimm fairy tale by Jacksonville Opera Theater
When: Sept. 14 from 7-8 p.m.; Sept. 15 from 3-4 p.m. and 7-8 p.m.; Sept. 16 from 3-4 p.m.
Where: Mason Hall Performance Center, 700 Pelham Road N., Jacksonville
Cost: $2 for children and $5 for adults
Contact: 800-838-3006 or music.jsu.edu/OPERA
Foggy Hollow Farm Bluegrass Gatherin’
What: 20th anniversary of the annual bluegrass festival
When: Sept. 21-22
Where: Foggy Hollow Farm, 439 Ross Lake Road, Wellington
Cost: $35 for weekend pass, $15 at the gate Friday, $25 at the gate Saturday
Contact: 256-492-3700
Autumn Suds-fest
What: Annual beer and food tasting
When: Sept. 22
Where: Berman Museum of World History, 840 Museum Drive, Anniston
Cost: $35 for individuals, $30 for members or $25 for 10 or more tickets, $20 for designated driver ticket (no bar access). Must be 21 to attend and all ticket holders will be asked to show a photo ID. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Contact: 256-237-6261 or email dford@bermanmuseum.org
“Arsenic and Old Lace”
What: Presented by Theatre of Gadsden
When: Sept. 28-Oct. 7
Where: The Ritz Theater, 310 Wall St., Alabama City
Cost: To be announced
Contact: www.toglive.com
October
Bart Feller
What: Flute recital
When: Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Mason Hall Performance Center, 700 Pelham Road N., Jacksonville
Cost: Free
Contact: 256-782-5062
Ronnie Dunn
What: Country singer, part of Knox Concert series
When: Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Anniston Performing Arts Center, 1301 Woodstock Ave., Anniston
Cost: $160 for season tickets. Individual sales may be available in the weeks before the show
Contact: 256-741-8262 or 256-235-2553
“The Shape of Things”
What: Four young students who become emotionally and romantically involved with each other in a small university town. Presented by Jacksonville State University Drama.
When: Oct. 11-14 and 18-21
Where: Ernest Stone Performing Arts Center, corner of 11th Street and Church Avenue, Jacksonville
Cost: $10 for adults, $8 JSU staff and senior citizens, $5 for students, military and children
Contact: 256-782-5648
“The Color Purple"
What: Red Mountain Theater Company production of the Broadway musical
When: Oct. 18-19 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Historic Ritz Theater, 115 Court Square N., Talladega
Cost: Orchestra and front mezzanine tickets are $23, discount of $2 off each ticket for parties of seven or more.
Contact: 256-315-0000
November
Fall Formal Concert
What: Gadsden Etowah Youth Orchestras Fall Formal Concert
When: Nov. 4 at 2 p.m.
Where: Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center, 1001 George Wallace Dr., Gadsden
Cost: $12-$16, depending on seating
Contact: 256-543-2787
The Heart Behind the Music
What: Songwriters’ showcase featuring Alabama’s own Teddy Gentry, Billy Dean, Lenny LeBlanc and Sam Hunt
When: Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Historic Ritz Theater, 115 Court Square N., Talladega
Cost: Orchestra and front mezzanine tickets are $23, discount of $2 off each ticket for parties of seven or more.
Contact: 256-315-0000
Jazz Ensembles
When: Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Mason Hall Performance Center, JSU campus, 700 Pelham Road N., Jacksonville
Cost: Free
Contact: 256-782-5883
“The Illusion”
What: Presented by JSU Drama
When: Nov. 15-18
Where: Ernest Stone Performing Arts Center, corner of 11th Street and Church Avenue, Jacksonville
Cost: $10 for adults, $8 JSU staff and senior citizens, $5 for students, military and children
Contact: 256-782-5648
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker
When: Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center, 1001 George Wallace Dr., Gadsden
Cost: $30.50-$192, depending on seating
Contact: 256-543-ARTS
“A Christmas Story” by CAST
When: Nov. 23-Dec. 2; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Where: McClellan Theater, 100 Gamecock Dr., Anniston
Cost: $20 for adults, $10 for students, $16 for senior citizens and military
Contact: 256-820-2278
“Fiddler on the Roof”
What: National tour of Broadway classic
When: Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Historic Ritz Theater, 115 Court Square N., Talladega
Cost: Orchestra and front mezzanine tickets are $23, discount of $2 off each ticket for parties of seven or more.
Contact: 256-315-0000
December
“The Nutcracker”
What: Alabama Ballet returns with its Balanchine production of the holiday favorite
When: Dec. 2 at 2 p.m.
Where: Anniston Performing Arts Center, Anniston High School, 1301 Woodstock Ave., Anniston
Cost: $30 reserved seating, $20 general admission adults, $12 general admission children
Contact: 256-741-8262 or knoxconcert@cableone.net
Gadsden Etowah Youth Orchestras Winter Strings Concert
When: Dec. 6 at 7 p.m.
Where: Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center, 1001 George Wallace Dr., Gadsden
Cost: $12-$16, depending on seating
Contact: 256-543-2787
Celtic Woman
What: Irish musical ensemble and stage show
When: Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Anniston Performing Arts Center, Anniston High School, 1301 Woodstock Ave., Anniston
Cost: Included in season ticket ($160). Individual tickets may go on sale a few weeks before the show.
Contact: 256-741-8262 or knoxconcert@cableone.net
