Craig Morgan has an impressive string of No. 1 country hits on his Wiki page and numerous accomplishments in his personal life. He’s a member of the Grand Ole Opry. He was a decorated Army vet before chasing his dream in Nashville. He is an erstwhile soldier who never stopped serving. He con…
Earlier this month, before social distancing came into play, the 21st Annual Wine Tasting Dinner, benefitting Children’s Services of Northeast Alabama, was held in downtown Anniston.
A calendar of the Christian church year marks feast days and holy days. These days call attention to Easter, All Saints Day, Ascension Day, Christmas Day and more. When these days fall on Sundays, they are observed by pastors and congregations, depending on the denomination.
“Alabama Noir” is a collection of 16 dark-tinged stories from 16 of this state’s best writers.
There’s a lot to see inside the white Victorian house in Oxford at 1 Main St.
There’s a definite feeling of dread that permeates the pages of “Weather,” the latest novel from Jenny Offill.
What your neighbors are doing
Whether the allusion is to the dwelling or its inhabitants, the titular “House of Trelawney” of Hannah Rothschild’s second novel is not in particularly tidy order.
Although they feature totally different styles and meanings, two musical performances this weekend have one asset in common: The melodies and lyrics of both have staying power.
Chris Holmes is a comedian, singer and actor from Montgomery. He grew up poor, the oldest of seven kids. Now he’s making the rounds of the comedy clubs in Alabama. He says his comedic heroes are Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappell and Chris Rock. “They paved the way for me, but I am i…
Applause is due to more than 40 artists in music and visual art in Calhoun County this month for their honors and accomplishments. But their success involves more than the recognition. In the case of pianist Rachel Park and 40 artists selected for the annual juried student exhibit at Jackson…
Gish Jen’s new novel “The Resisters” is a heady mash-up of so many different literary genres that you keep waiting for it to fall flat on its many faces. It never does.
“A Beautiful Crime,” the new suspense novel from Christopher Bollen, is as beautifully sophisticated as it is criminally convoluted.
The arts bring people together, it has been said. This week, arts events will do just that in three different ways. A gardening presentation, a piano quartet performance and an organ recital of sacred music appeal to different tastes, but each will be fresh and interesting and a learning exp…
History’s happenings are not merely past events. They live on with us today and impact our decisions and lifestyles.
The mighty REO Speedwagon is rolling into Oxford on Feb. 27, armed with classic hits and a show honed by decades of giving crowds every dollar’s worth.
“Brother & Sister” is the moving memoir actress Diane Keaton has written as she deconstructs her family, particularly her 70-year relationship with her only brother.
For Black History Month, CAST community theater is once again staging a landmark African American play, with a cast of local African American actors and an African American director, Stephonn Ammons.
“Long Bright River,” the new novel from Liz Moore, nimbly balances the broad scale of the hard-boiled police procedural with the intimacy of a family drama.
Everyone who takes the arts calendar seriously knows that Anniston, Oxford and Jacksonville offer a bounty of events. Here are three more, all scheduled for Thursday and Friday. The photography and piano music occasions happen at different hours. You can make all three!
What a magical place musicians and their songs hold in our lives. They become our heroes, friends on a one-way first-name basis and, ultimately, family. It’s hard to let family go when they pass on or decide to retire. When we’re left with just songs, our hearts yearn for more.
History repeats itself, as they say. And thank goodness for that, when it comes to art trends today. Three arts happenings on this month’s calendar wouldn’t be possible without attainments centuries ago in hymnody, tatting and a deserving individual’s trip to Rome, Italy. All three elements …
Watching a band rise in popularity can be one of the most fun pastimes for music fans. As the band members grow in ability, songcraft and fan base, it seems like we’re on the ride with them. Playing songs — and being the first to play them for our friends — is competitive and satisfying in t…
The Righteous Brothers are part of American rock ’n’ roll royalty. Their songs are woven into our collective tapestry by virtue of the time we heard them and the memories attached to each moment. Timeless classics like “Unchained Melody” and “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” have helped us l…
The creativity in music and theater has a way of bringing our attention to special occasions. Locally, music and theater can enhance our celebration of Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day. If we can dance at a Mardi Gras ball and hear romantic songs on stage — songs from the heart — on Valentine’…
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