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March 31 , 2017 to April 02 , 2017- 52nd Annual Eufaula Pilgrimage , Eufaula hosts Alabama ' s oldest tour of homes and has more than 700 structures listed on the National Register . Visitors can take guided tours of homes and sites and also enjoy an art show , concerts , a wax museum and much more .( 9am-9pm daily ) The Saturday luncheon speaker is Mimi Woodruff , owner of Beverly Bremer Silver Shop in Atlanta . There will be an Antique Show , afternoon teas , an art show , Tales from the Tomb and a whole lot more ! Call ( 334 ) 687-3793 or 1-888-EUFAULA ( 888-383-2852 ) to purchase tickets
April 6-7 , 2017 “ Dearly Departed ” -by Wallace Community College- ( Dothan , AL ) Wallace Community College - Dothan presents " Dearly Departed " Thursday-Friday , April 6-7 , at 7 p . m and Saturday , April 8 at 2 p . m . om the Bencze Theatre . In the Baptist backwoods of the Bible Belt , the beleaguered Turpin family proves that living and dying in the South are seldom tidy and always hilarious . “ Dearly Departed ” is drop dead funny . Tickets are $ 3 / students and $ 5 / adults . To purchase tickets or for more information , visit www . wallace . edu or call ( 334 ) 983-3521 .
April 8 , 2017-11th Annual Ozark Crawdad and Music Festival- ( Ozark , AL ) 9:30am-4:00pm Come and celebrate the 11th Annual Ozark Crawdad & Music Festival in beautiful downtown Ozark , AL ! Grab a chair and listen to the sounds of wonderful music while biting into savory delights ! Crawfish ! Shrimp ! Cheese Steaks ! We have something for everyone ! Directions : Coming SOUTH on 231 , turn left at McDonalds in Ozark onto HWY 27 / 105 and Andrews Ave . Take Andrews straight downtown to the square ( where the courthouse is ). No admission fees
April 15 , 2107-Children ' s Hospital of Alabama Classic Fundraiser- ( Eufaula , AL ) The Children ' s Hospital of Alabama will hold Alabama Children ' s Classic fundraiser Saturday , April 15 , at 7 p . m . Come enjoy some great music with country music performer and songwriter Addison Johnson , better known as " The Fishin ' Musician " while support children . Tickets are $ 10 each and can be purchased online at www . alabamachildrensclassic . org or contacting Sam Williams at ( 334 ) 355-5057 . Eufaula Community Center , 14 Community Center Drive , Eufaula .
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April 22 , 2017-Alabama Kidney Foundation Wiregrass Kidney Walk- ( Dothan , AL ) 2017 Wiregrass Kidney Walk and 5K Saturday , April 22nd . On event day , registration for the walk will be at 8 a . m . with the walk beginning at 9 a . m .; registration for the run will be at 7:30 a . m . and the run at 8:30 a . m . This year ' s Honorary Walk Chairs are Dr ., and Mrs . George Veale . Early bird registration deadline is April 21 . To register or for more information , contact Lisa at ( 334 ) 547- 8467 , lisab @ alkidney . org or visit www . alkidney . org . Westgate Park Kiwanis Pavilion , 501 Recreation Road , Dothan .
April 25 , 2017 to April 29 , 2017- The Miracle Worker- ( Dothan , AL ) This classic tells the story of Annie Sullivan and her student , blind , deaf , and mute Helen Keller . The Miracle Worker dramatizes the volatile relationship between the lonely teacher and her charge . Trapped in a silent world and unable to communicate , Helen is violent , spoiled , and almost sub-human , and treated by her family as such . Only Annie realizes that there is a mind and spirit waiting to be rescued from the dark . The play includes scenes of intense emotion and physical action . Tickets go on sale Apr . 10 . The show will be at the Dothan Cultural Arts Center 909 South St . Andrews Dothan , AL 36301 . Admission : $ 18 Adults ; $ 16 Students http :// www . seact . com
April 28 , 2017 to April 30 , 2017-Geneva Festival on the Rivers ( Geneva , AL ) Family festival ! Food vendors , worm fiddling , sculling contest , tug-of-war , coin scramble , arts , crafts and Heritage Camp and added attractions with country and gospel music including this years headliner Shenandoah . Hours are Fri . -Sat ., 8 a . m . -6 p . m .; Sun ., 1-6 p . m . For more information about tickets and entertainment schedule go to http :// www . genevariverfestival . com / or call 334-313-8177 .
April 29 , 2017 to April 30 , 2017- TroyFest- ( Troy , AL ) TroyFest , held in honor of Jean Lake , is the premier fine art & craft festival for the central Alabama region . The weekend long show draws upwards of 10,000 people to downtown Troy to celebrate the arts . As always , a wonderful selection of art , food , entertainment and activities will be offered for people of all ages . Come and join us in being a part of this year ’ s festivities . Directions : TroyFest is held in the heart of Troy ' s Historic Downtown , which is easily accessed via US Highway 231 . No admission fees