W.C. HANDY FESTIVAL 2018

Updated as of 07-25-18

PRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS

SATURDAY, JULY 14

THE FIVE JETS BRONZE STAR UNVEILING
4:45 pm - Alabama Music Hall of Fame Lobby, Tuscumbia
Featuring: Five Jets members including Ken Lovelace, Jimmy Lovelace, Ed Goodwin, and Raymond Lovelace
and former members Bob Cox, Don Moore, and Junior Thompson.
Info: Come and join the fun meet The Five Jets, and hear some great stories!
Sponsored by: Alabama Music Hall of Fame * Music Preservation Society, Inc.

THURSDAY, JULY 19

HOT BBQ! COOL BLUES!
6-8 pm - GAS Design Center, 109 West Sixth Street, Tuscumbia
Cost: $12.50 advance tickets available at Fiddledee D! (111 South Main Street, Tuscumbia)
Featuring: L.O. Bishop's BBQ!
Music by: Max Russell Trio
Sponsored by: Tuscumbia Retail Development & Supporters * GAS Design Studio * Music Preservation Society, Inc.

LAMB JAM! 6-9 pm - Sweetwater Depot, Florence
Cost: Dinner tickets $16 advance, $25 at the door/ $6 children ages 5-11 / free children under 5
Featuring: Locally raised lamb and chicken prepared by Chef Alan Phillips
Music by: The Midnighters
More Info: 256-383-1446, MLeighRCD@gmail.com or 909 George Wallace Blvd, Suite C, Tuscumbia
Sponsored by: Northwest Alabama RC&D * Music Preservation Society, Inc.

FESTIVAL EVENTS

FRIDAY, JULY 20

BROOKDALE SHOALS BREAKFAST AND MUSIC
9:30-11 am - Brookdale Shoals, 2904 South Wilson Dam Road, Muscle Shoals
Cost: Free event! Free Breakfast! Free music & door prizes!
Featuring: Payton & McKenzie Lockhart Pruitt
Sponsored by: Brookdale Shoals Senior Living

TENNESSEE VALLEY STRUMMERS - DULCIMER & FOLK MUSIC
10 am - Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center Gallery, Florence
Performance by: Tennessee Valley Strummers
Sponsored by: Florence-Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau * Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area* Crazy Chester Music

JAZZ IT UP WITH TRASH
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
10:30 am - Sheffield Library, 316 North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield
Cost: Free - especially for kids!!!
Special Guest: Microwave Dave
Featuring: Hands-on activities making musical instruments from recycled materials / for ages 3 and older
Sponsored by: Shoals Solid Waste Authority * Keep the Shoals Beautiful * Shoals Earth Month, Inc.

SWAMPFEST SONGWRITER SHOWCASE SERIES #1
2 pm - Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center Gallery, Florence
Presentation by: Angela Hacker & James LeBlanc
Sponsored by: Florence-Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau * Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area* Crazy Chester Music

CHICKEN-N-BEER: FOOD, MUSIC, BREWFEST
3-10 pm - The intersection of 105 S. Poplar & 526 E. College St (near Singin' River Live, Florence
Performers: Wade Brown (NBC's The Voice) * Lamont Landers Band (Showtime at the Apollo) * West Means Home * Thad & Company * Mother Mars * Trevor Dodson * DJ Nate Slaughter * DJ CBattle and more
Sponsored by: Soul Wingery & Records * ENTENT Inc. * Something Ele'gant * Theus and Daleisha Rowell with RealtySouth * Singin' River Brewing Company * Hope Embroidery * Attorney Donald Carroll

IN TUNE WITH THE OUTDOORS
5-7 pm - Alabama Outdoors, 119 North Court Street, Florence
Featuring: McKenzie Lockhart
Sponsored by: Alabama Outdoors

HANDY HAPPY HOURS
5-7 pm - Swampers, Marriott Shoals, Florence - Max Russell
6-9 pm - Stephano's Southland, Sheffield - Unfamous Band
6:30-9:30 pm - Flobama, Florence - Rewind of the Shoals

FIRST METRO BANK - SAX IN THE CITY
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT
7:30 pm - Wilson Park, Florence (In case of rain, event moved to Florence-Lauderdale Colliseum)
Featuring: The Midnighters
Sponsored by: First Metro Bank

HANDY NIGHTS
7-10 pm - 306 Barbeque, Florence - Christian Turner
7-10 pm - Lil Capone's, Florence - Southern Breeze
7-11 pm - Ricatoni's, Florence - Julia Rich & Jazz Allstars (Gary Lamb, Tyrone Jackson, Robert Dickson, Mark Lanter)
7-11 pm - City Hardware, Florence - Nick Black
7-11 pm Fizz Bar & Grill, Clarion Hotel (former Holiday Inn), Sheffield - Sister Ruth Ann Conley & Swamp Grass Revival
8 pm - Champy's, Muscle Shoals - Big Al & The Heavyweights
8-11 pm - Swampers/Marriott Shoals, Florence - Microwave Dave & the Nukes
9:30 pm - 1:30 am On The Rocks, Florence - Lamont Landers Band
10:30pm - 1:30am Flobama, Florence- Spunk Monkees

SATURDAY, JULY 21

34th ANNUAL MID-SUMMER CLASSIC THREE-STATE BIKE RIDE
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
McFarland Park, Florence (Rain or shine)
Package Pick-up and Pre-Registration held Thursday, July 20 at Academy Sports from 5:30-7:30 pm, and Friday, July 21st at the Florence-Lauderdale Tourism & Visitor's Center at McFarland Park from 6-8 pm. Pre-registration also at Shoals Cycling Club, POB 3851, Muscle Shoals Alabama 35661. Pre-registration and more info is also available by visiting www.Handy100.com.
6 am - On-site registration (includes t-shirt, aid stations, map, food and refreshments after the ride)
7 am - Bike Ride
Cost: $45 per rider until July 1st / $55 if postmarked after July 1st (Proceeds to benefit Music Preservation Society, Inc.)
Sponsored by: Pepsi * Academy Sports Outdoors * Primal * Blue Cross Blue Shield * TREK

SHOALS CAR AND TRUCK SHOW
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT
Wilson Park, Florence (in case of rain, moved to the parking deck on Pine Street)
8 am-3pm - Show time (registration 8 am-noon)
Cost: Registration $20 per vehicle (Mail to: POB 3672 Muscle Shoals, AL 35662 or
1307 Southwest 11th Street, Sheffield, AL 35660)
Information: Ronnie James 256-381-3536 or Billy Griffith 256-335-2001 or www.shoalscarandtruckclub.com
Sponsored by: Shoals Car & Truck Club

FLORENCE/LAUDERDALE TOURISM PRESENTS: SUMMER SOLOS
11 am - Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center Gallery, Florence
Music by: La'Qua Hill
Sponsored by: Florence-Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau * Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area * Crazy Chester Music

HANDY MIDDAYS
Noon-3 pm - Ricatoni's Italian Grill, Florence - Mitch Mann
3-5 pm - Stephano's Southland, Sheffield - Rob Aldridge & Rob Malone

ROCKIN' THE RUNWAY
1-4 pm - Northwest Alabama Regional Airport, 1720 T. Ed Campbell Drive, Muscle Shoals
Featuring: Aaron Blades Band * Asleep By Ten
Sponsored by: Northwest Alabama Regional Airport Authority * Ricatoni's * City Hardware * Chicago Café * 306 Barbeque * Ichiban * Pie Factory * Aunt Bea's Bakery * Southern Bar-B-Q * Subway * Krispy Kreme * Lenny's Sub Shop * Buffalo Rock

SWAMPFEST SONGWRITER SHOWCASE SERIES #2
2 pm - Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center Gallery, Florence
Performers: Russell Mefford & Daniel Market
Sponsored by: Florence-Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau * Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area * Crazy Chester Music

HANDY HAPPY HOURS
5-9 pm - On the Rocks, Florence - Quantaphonics
6-9 pm - Stephano's Southland, Sheffield - Stonylonesome Band from Mississippi
6-10 pm - Legends, Florence - Lovell-Sledge Band
6:30-9:30 pm - Flobama, Florence - Travis Wammack

HANDY LEGENDS ALUMNI BASKETBALL GAME
Florence High School Dome, Bradshaw Drive,Florence
6 pm - Colbert County vs. Sheffield
8 pm - Coffee vs. Bradshaw
Cost: $10 Adults
Info: Casey Eggleston, Emmanuel Turner, or https://www.facebook.com/distinguishedproduction
Sponsored by: Distinguished Productions * TNT

SHEFFIELD "BOTTOMS" BLOCK PARTY
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
6-8 pm - Michael Community Center, 1001 Southeast 17th Street, Sheffield
Cost: Free (Bring lawn chairs and enjoy the music!)
Featuring: Thompson Trio
Sponsored by: Shoals Solid Waste Authority * Zoey Belle's * Sheffield Utilities * City of Sheffield * Leigh King & Associates * Medical Center Pharmacy

PICKIN' IN THE PARK
6:30 pm - Killen Town Park, Killen
Cost: Free
Featuring: Lock Six Worship * Cane Creek Cliff Dwellers
Sponsored by: Killen Public Library * Friends of the Library Bookstore

COURTIN' THE BLUES PARADE
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
Parade on Court Street, Florence
7 pm - Line-up on North Pine Street across from Norton Auditorium/UNA
8 pm - Parade begins
Info: For additional info, contact Big River Broadcasting: 256-764-8121
Sponsored by: Big River Broadcasting

MUSIC IN THE PARK
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
7-10 - pm Wilson Park, Florence
Featuring: Rewind of the Shoals
Sponsored by: CB&S Bank

KILLEN TIME CONCERT
8 pm - Killen Time Mini Golf & Adventure Park Pavilion, 4051 U.S. 72, Killen
Music by: Mitch Mann & The Mojo Mixers
Cost: Free
Sponsored by: Killen Time Mini Golf & Adventure Park * Arx Mortis Haunted Attraction

ELK'S LODGE PRESENTS: DOWN SOUTH WITH NICE AND COOL AIR!
8 pm - Elk's Lodge, 2550 Chisholm Road, Florence
Music By: Down South
Cost: $10.00
Info: Contact Leslie Richardson at 257-764-9628 or 256-762-7090
Sponsored by: Florence Elk's Lodge

FONDA SKIPWORTH PRESENTS: EVENING OF SOUL!
8 pm - Shoals Theater, Florence (doors open at 7 pm)
Cost: $30 advance/$35 at the door (Advance Tickets available at: Bunyan’s Barbeque, Jamie’s Cut & Style, Shoals Theater, and Handy Headquarters. Limited VIP tickets $45-contact Fonda Skipworth) Food available for purchase.
Starring: Shirley Murdock, Cherrelle, Off The Chain, Donna Wills, and Hosted by Larry Dodson of the Barkays!
Sponsored by: Abigail Smith Photography * About Your Hair * Adams Body Shop * Alabama Bliss Coffee * All-Starz Dance Academy * Allstate Insurance-Teresa Rogers * Bacon Alignment * Bellamy Luxury Student Apartments * Bert Bretherick State Farm * Beverly Winchester Retreat Spa * Bluewater Cabinets * Bob's Tire & Alignment * Bohannon Services * Boost Mobile * Boyd Auto Sales * Brian Barton Auto Sales * Bruce Evans DMD * Bryant Burgess-Traditions * C&R Cleaning Service * Car Mart, Florence * Chad Young Campaign * Chandler Painting Company * Coats Clothing * Coldwater Mill Restaurant * Creative Grape * Crouch & Sons Plumbing * Attorney Curtis Michael Simpson * Dietz Designers Graphics * Ford City Pool Supply * Fowler Marketing for Alabama Health * Frames and Things Custom Frames * Fuller Heating & Air Conditioning * Green Valley Nursery * Greg Flint, Alpha Insurance * Hines Tire Center, Tuscumbia * Hines Tire & Recycling, Florence * Attorneys Holt Mussleman Morgan & Alvis * Attorney Janice Keeton * John P. Waddell, D.M.D.* Karen Rose Shoals Realty Group * Kellony Everett * Kenyatta Jones State Farm * Knight & Humphries * Laura Johnson & Associates * LaViese Beckwith, Master Cosmetologist * Listerhill Credit Union * Long Lewis of the Shoals * Lori Stanfield for Radiance Boutique * Lovely Nail & Spa * Mack's Painting * Massey Drugs * National Advance Corporation * Pat's Beauty Palace * Potts & Young * Prestage Pawn * Randolph Sales * Renaissance Realty *Robert S Haley Exclusive Tinting * Roberts for Nu Way Vinyl * Salt and Light Wellness Studio * Schneider Autohaus *Shoals Auto Glass * Shoals Distributing * Shoals Truck Center * Shotglass Guns *Sidewinders Trading Post * Simmons Auto & Diesel Repair * Skipworth Tax Service * Smokin’ On The Boulevard *SOS Agency * Southern Pride * Stell’s Sports Grill * Steven C. Barnes * T&G Auto Sales * Tennessee Valley Authority * Terry Anderson * The Carpet Store * The Lemon Tree * Theus O. Rowell- Realty South * Tri Green Equipment * University CDJR * Valley Health Foods * Village Interiors * West Tire & Auto * Willow's Day Spa * Ye Ole General Store * Yellowhammer Roofing

ELK'S LODGE PRESENTS: DOWN SOUTH AIRCONDITIONED EVENT
8 pm - Elk's Lodge, 2220 Chisholm Road, Florence
Music by: Down South
Cost: $10.00
Info: Contact Leslie Richardson at 257-764-9628 or 256-762-7080
Sponsored by: Florence Elk's Lodge

FONDA SKIPWORTH PRESENTS: EVENING OF SOUL!
8 pm - Shoals Theater, Florence (doors open at 7 pm)
Cost: $30 advance/$35 at the door (Advance Tickets available at: Bunyan's Barbeque, Jamie's Cut & Style, Shoals Theater, and Handy Headquarters. Limited VIP tickets $45-contact Fonda Skipworth) Food available for purchase.
Featuring: Shirley Murdock, Cherrelle, Don Diego, Off The Chain, Donna Wills, Hosted by Larry Dodson of the Barkays!
Sponsored by: Abigail Smith Photography * About Your Hair * Alabama Bliss Coffee * All-Starz Dance Academy * Allstate Insurance-Teresa Rogers * Bacon Alignment * Bellamy Luxury Student Apartments * Bert Bretherick State Farm * Beverly Winchester Retreat Spa * Bluewater Cabinets * Bob's Tire & Alignment * Bohannon Services * Boost Mobile * Boyd Auto Sales * Brian Barton Auto Sales * Bruce Evans DMD * Bryant Burgess-Traditions * C&R Cleaning Service * Car Mart, Florence * Chad Young Campaign * Chandler Painting Company * Coats Clothing * Coldwater Mill Restaurant * Creative Grape * Crouch & Sons Plumbing * Attorney Curtis Michael Simpson * Dietz Designers Graphics * Ford City Pool Supply * Fowler Marketing for Alabama Health * Frames and Things Custom Frames * Fuller Heating & Air Conditioning * Green Valley Nursery * Greg Flint, Alpha Insurance * Hines Tire Center * Attorneys Holt Mussleman Morgan & Alvis * Attorney Janice Keeton * John P. Waddell, D.M.D.* Karen Rose Shoals Realty Group * Kellony Everett * Kenyatta Jones State Farm * Knight & Humphries * Laura Johnson & Associates * LaViese Beckwith, Master Cosmetologist * Listerhill Credit Union * Long Lewis of the Shoals * Lori Stanfield for Radiance Boutique * Lovely Nail & Spa * Mack's Painting * Massey Drugs * National Advance Corporation * Pat's Beauty Palace * Potts & Young * Prestage Pawn * Randolph Sales * Renaissance Realty *Robert S Haley Exclusive Tinting * Roberts for Nu Way Vinyl * Salt and Light Wellness Studio * Schneider Autohaus *Shoals Auto Glass * Shoals Distributing * Shoals Truck Center * Shotglass Guns *Sidewinders Trading Post * Simmons Auto & Diesel Repair * Skipworth Tax Service * Smokin' On The Boulevard *SOS Agency * Southern Pride * Stell's Sports Grill * Steven C. Barnes * T&G Auto Sales * Tennessee Valley Authority * Terry Anderson * The Carpet Store * The Lemon Tree * Theus O. Rowell- Realty South * Tri Green Equipment * University CDJR * Valley Health Foods * Village Interiors * West Tire & Auto * Willow's Day Spa * Ye Ole General Store * Yellowhammer Roofing

NECO HAMILTON PRESENTS: THE GROWN FOLKS AFFAIR
9 pm-2 am - Clarion Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn), Sheffield
Music by: We Rock Entertainment
Info: Must be at least thirty years old to be admitted with I.D. required. There is a charge. To reserve tables, call 256-810-1122
Sponsored by: Neco Hamilton & Friends

HANDY NIGHTS
7-10 pm - Lil Capone's, Florence - Max Russell 7-11 pm - 306 Barbeque, Florence - Coffee Black & Willis
7-11 pm - City Hardware, Florence - Julia Rich & Allstars (Gary Lamb, Tyrone Jackson, Robert Dickson, Mark Lanter)
7-11 pm - Ricatoni's Italian Grill, Florence - Tosha Hill Band
8 pm - Champy's, Muscle Shoals - Decoys featuring Christine Ohlman "the Beehive Queen"
8-11 pm - Swampers/Marriott Shoals- Goose Gossett
8-mn - Fizz Bar & Grill, Clarion Hotel (former Holiday Inn), Sheffield - Big Mike Griffin
9 pm - On the Rocks, Florence - Barry Bangarz
10:30pm-1:30am - Flobama, Florence - Sean Rivers Band

SUNDAY, JULY 22

SOUNDS OF THE SHOALS MUSICAL PRESENTATION
10 am - Grace House, 1946 Florence Blvd., Florence
Featuring: Grace House Worship Team
Info: A musical and historical presentation of the music birthed in this area that continues to impact the world!
Cost: Free
Sponsored by: Grace House

BLUE NAVIGATORS
11 am - Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Shoals, 1332 N. Pine St., Florence
Featuring: Blue Navigators
Sponsored by: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Shoals

LEGENDS STEAKHOUSE PRESENTS: THE STEVE COTHREN TRIO
12-4 pm Legend's Steakhouse, Florence
Featuring: Steve Cothren Trio performing jazz standards
Sponsored by: Legend's Steakhouse

ARTWORKS - LIVE!
1-3 pm - Tennessee Valley Museum of Art, 511 N. Water St., Tuscumbia
Cost: Free admission
Music by: Doctors, Lawyers & Such
Featuring: Member Artists: Tennessee Valley Museum of Art
Sponsored by: TimesDaily * Colbert County Community Development Commission * Valley Credit Union * Helen Keller Hospital

SWAMPFEST SONGWRITER SHOWCASE SERIES #3
2 pm - Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center Gallery, Florence
Music by: Donnie Fritts & Andreas Werner
Sponsored by: Florence-Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau * Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area * Crazy Chester Music

BARBEQUE AND BLUES
2-5 pm - Cypress Moon Studios, 1000 Alabama Avenue, Sheffield
Cost: $25 Advance Tickets, $30 at the door (includes food)
Featuring: Max Russell * The Beat Daddys
Sponsored by: Cypress Moon Studios

AFTERNOON MUSIC: SHOALS CONCERT BAND
3 pm - Magnolia Church of Christ, Florence
Music by: Shoals Concert Band
Sponsored by: Magnolia Church of Christ, Florence

SUNDAY JAZZ AT 306 BARBEQUE
3-6 pm - 306 Barbeque, Florence
Featuring: Jazz Allstars (Gary Lamb, Tom Wolfe, Robert Dickson, Mark Lanter)
Sponsored by: 306 Barbeque

HANDY AFTERNOONS
3-5 pm - Stephano's Southland, Sheffield - Stonylonesome Band from Mississippi
4-8 pm - Ricatoni's Italian Grill, Florence - Julia Rich & the Allstars (Scott Silbert, Tyrone Jackson, Jim Ferguson, Sonny Harris)
6 pm - On The Rocks - Fathers & Sons
6-9 pm - Stephano's Southland, Sheffield - Travis Wammack & Snakeman Band with Christine Ohlman
6-10 pm - City Hardware, Florence - Kent DuChaine

AN EVENING WITH TOSHA HILL

5 pm - First Presbyterian Church, 130 East Fifth Street, Sheffield

Featuring: Tosha Hill

Sponsored by: First Presbyterian Church

SOUNDS OF THE SHOALS MUSICAL PRESENTATION
6 pm - Grace House, 1946 Florence Blvd., Florence
Featuring: Grace House Worship Team
Cost: Free
Sponsored by: Grace House

CITY OF FLORENCE PRESENTS OPENING BI-CENTENNIEL CEREMONIES
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER- FREE EVENT
6:30- 8:30pm W.C. Handy Home & Museum Front Lawn, College St., Florence
Rain location: Mt. Moriah PB Christian Life Center, Florence
Featuring: Dr. Eric Kirkman * Pastor Christopher Reeves, Greater St. Paul AME Church * Jalen Davis * Renewed * Marcus Stewart & Encounter * Pastor Jerry Reeves & Galilee M.B. Church Choir
Sponsored by: City of Florence * W.C. Handy Home & Museum * Mt. Moriah PB Church * Keep the Shoals Beautiful * WZZA Radio * Music Preservation Society, Inc.

HANDY NIGHTS
7 pm - Champy's, Muscle Shoals - Johnny Rotten Cash
7-10 pm - Lil Capone's, Florence - Michael Wilson 8-11 pm - Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence -Michael Ledbetter

MONDAY, JULY 23

BOOK IT WITH JAZZ
11 am-1 pm - Helen Keller Library, Tuscumbia
Cost: Free ($7.00 boxed lunch available for purchase)
Featuring: Jazz Allstars quartet (Ken Watters, Rene Koopman, Jim Ferguson, Bill Goodwin)
Sponsored by: Friends of Helen Keller Library * Tuscumbia Utilities* Southern Comfort Services * Renaissance Olive Oil * Flexco * Tennessee Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.

JAZZ IT UP WITH TRASH
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
10:30 am - Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, Florence
Cost: Free - especially for kids!!!
Special Guest: Microwave Dave
Featuring: Hands-on activities making musical instruments from recycled materials / for ages 3 and older
Sponsored by: Florence Recycling Center * Florence-Lauderdale Public Library * Keep the Shoals Beautiful * Shoals Earth Month, Inc.

HANDY LUNCH
11 am-1 pm - 306 Barbeque, Florence - Denise Thimes & Jazz Allstars (Mel Deal, Robert Dickson, Mark Lanter)
11 am-1 pm - Big Bad Breakfast, Florence - Jazz Allstars (Scott Silbert, Robert Redd, Neal Starkey, Sonny Harris)
11 am-2 pm Ricatoni's Italian Grill, Florence - Julia Rich & Jazz Allstars (Tom Wolfe, Tim Goodwin, Chris Burroughs)
11:30 am-2:30 pm Flobama, Florence - Max Russell

FLORENCE/LAUDERDALE TOURISM PRESENTS: SUMMER SOLOS
11:30 am - Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center Gallery, Florence
Music by: Tosha Hill
Sponsored by: Florence-Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau * Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area * Crazy Chester Music

SCOPE LIVE ON HELTON DRIVE
11:30 am-1 pm - Scope 310, 4129 Helton Dr., Florence
Featuring: The Midnighters
Sponsored by: Scope 310 Authority

DOUBLE TROUBLE: BEEHIVE QUEEN & SWAMPETTE HANDY FEST MUSIC TOUR
12:30-4 pm - Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center Gallery, Florence
Cost: $40.00 per person (for information, call 256-740-4141)
Guided by: Christine Ohlman the Beehive Queen & Swampette Judy Hood
Description: Tours of the W.C. Handy Home & Museum, Alabama Music Hall of Fame, 3614 Jackson Highway, and Muscle Shoals Sound Studio
Sponsored by: Florence-Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau * Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area

CHECK OUT THE BLUES - TIME CHANGED FROM 11:00 A.M.!
2 pm - Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, Florence
Cost: Free so come and enjoy!
Featuring: Jazz Allstars (Gary Lamb, Tyrone Jackson, Neal Starkey, Sonny Harris)
Sponsored by: Friends of the Library

FLORENCE/LAUDERDALE TOURISM PRESENTS: SUMMER SOLOS
2 pm - Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center Gallery, Florence
Music by: Daniel Green
Sponsored by: Florence-Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau * Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area * Crazy Chester Music

CHILLIN' WITH THE CRAMER CHILDREN BLOCK PARTY
N HARMONY WITH NATURE
4-8 pm - Cramer Children's Center, 404 West Tennessee Street, Florence (between Locust and Cedar Streets)
(In case of rain, event will be rescheduled. See www.WCHandyMusicFestival.org for updates!)
Music by: Midnighters * Mary Mason Band * Kidz Idol Winners
4 pm - Kidz Idol Winners
4:30 - pm Mary Mason Band
6 pm - The Midnighters
Featuring: Games, food, treats, and family friendly activities. (Bring chairs and quilts.)
Sponsored by: Cramer's Children's Center * Florence Housing Authority * Bank Independent * Listerhill Credit Union * BBVA Compass Bank * Long Lewis Foundation, Inc. * Shoals Pest Control * Infant's and Children's Clinic

HANDY HAPPY HOURS
5 pm - Pie Factory, Florence - Drumb & Drumber
5-7 pm - Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence - McKenzie Lockhart
6 pm - On The Rocks, Florence - Travis Wammack & The Snakeman Band
6-9 pm - Stephano's Southland, Sheffield - Combo Kings with Donnie Fritts & Lenny LeBlanc
6-10 pm - City Hardware, Florence - Mitch Mann
6-10 pm - Legends, Florence - Microwave Dave

NEIGHBORHOOD LEMONADE PARTY & BBQ SUPPER
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Florence
5-6:30 pm - BBQ Supper to benefit the Caring Place Adult Day Services
7 pm - Featuring Thompson Trio
Cost: Free (BBQ tickets $10, available at Westminster, Douglas Kennedy Art Center & Florence 1st Methodist Church)
Sponsored by: Westminster Presbyterian Church

LOW COUNTRY BOIL ON THE LARIMORE LAWN - CANCELLED DUE TO FIRE!

DETERMINED:
Celebrating The Life of W.C. Handy (stage play written by Dolores Swoopes Nash)
6 pm - LShoals Theatre, Florence
Featuring: Dr. Eric Kirkman * Kimble Funchess * The Orr Sisters * Renewed * local actors
Cost: $10.00
Sponsored by: City of Florence * BrooksvilleVoice.com * Rhoda P's Catering * WZZA Radio * Music Preservation Society, Inc.

HANDY NIGHT AT THE SUMMIT
6:00 pm - LMitchell-Hollingsworth Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Florence
Featuring: 80 Something
Sponsored by: Champion Rehab

AT SUNDOWN
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
6-9 pm - LWilson Park, Florence
Featuring: Off The Chain
Sponsored by: Lauderdale County Commission * Music Preservation Society, Inc.

LYMAN MITCHELL'S SHOALS BIG BAND
6:30 pm - LThe Mane Room, Pine Street, Florence
Featuring: The Shoals Big Band
Sponsored by: Music Preservation Society Inc. * Florence Ophthalmology, Dr. P. Keith Thompson

HANDY ON THE BRIDGE
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
7-8:30 - Lpm Old Railroad Bridge Ashe Boulevard (over the Tennessee River), Sheffield
Featuring: Kent DuChaine
Sponsored by: Lewis Electric * Jim Holland Investments * Jimmy Gardner, Singing River Dentistry * TVA Community Credit Union * Phil Wigginton, State Farm Insurance

ROCK 'N SOUL ON MOBILE PLAZA
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
7-9 pm - LMobile Plaza, Florence (in case of rain, event moved to Gattman Park, Muscle Shoals)
Featuring: CC Jags
Sponsored by: K&S Tree Service * Cornerstone Flooring * Country Financial-Vic Porter * Lewis Electric * Discount Dan's * Monty Allen-Patriot Realty

SUNSET SERENADE
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
7:30-10 pm - Riverfront Park, Sheffield
Featuring: Doc Holiday
Sponsored by: Shoals Solid Waste Authority * Zoey Belle's * Sheffield Utilities * City of Sheffield * Leigh King & Associates * Medical Center Pharmacy

DETERMINED
Celebrating The Life of W.C. Handy (stage play written by Dolores Swoopes Nash)
8 pm - Shoals Theatre, Florence Featuring: Dr. Eric Kirkman * Kimble Funchess * The Orr Sisters * Renewed * local actors
Cost: $10.00
Sponsored by: City of Florence * BrooksvilleVoice.com * Rhoda P's Catering * WZZA Radio * Music Preservation Society, Inc.

HANDY NIGHTS
7 pm - Champy's, Muscle Shoals - Big Shoes
7-10 pm - 306 Barbeque, Florence - Pine Hill Haints
7-10 pm - Lil Capone's, Florence - John Ezell & Chad Bradford
7-10 pm - Flobama, Florence - Déjà Vu
7-11 pm - Ricatoni's Italian Grill, Florence - John Blumer & The Late Blumers
8-11 pm - Swampers/Marriott Shoals, Florence - Dave Anderson
10:30pm-1:30am - Flobama - Billy Allen & Dusty French

TUESDAY, JULY 24

MOVIE: ST. LOUIS BLUES
10 am - Alabama Music Hall of Fame Lobby, Tuscumbia
Featuring: St. Louis Blues, the movie starring Nat "King" Cole as W.C. Handy
Sponsored by: Alabama Music Hall of Fame * Music Preservation Society, Inc.

KIDZ JAMM
10 am - St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, Florence
Featuring: Shoals Area piano students with drummer James Counts and bassist Bob Wray
Sponsored by: Shoals Area Music Teachers Forum * Music Preservation Society, Inc.

JAZZ IT UP WITH TRASH
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
10:30 am - Rogersville Public Library, Rogersville
Cost: Free - especially for kids!!!
Special Guest: Microwave Dave
Featuring: Hands-on activities making musical instruments from recycled materials / for ages 3 and older
Sponsored by: Friends of the Rogersville Public Library * Keep the Shoals Beautiful * Shoals Earth Month, Inc.

SWINGING WITH LIFE WISE SENIORS
11 am-1 pm - Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum, Florence
Music by: Off The Chain
Cost: $5 lunch, all are welcome (call for lunch reservations 256-768-8056)
Sponsored by: RegionalCare * Helping Hands * Florence Parks & Recreation Department

HANDY LUNCH
11 am-1 pm - 306 Barbeque, Florence - Jazz Allstars (Ken Watters, Mel Deal, Robert Dickson, Chris Burroughs)
11 am-1 pm - Big Bad Breakfast, Florence - Back On Track
11 am-2 pm - Ricatoni's Italian Grill, Florence - Daniel Market & Tony Lee
11:30am-2:30pm - Flobama, Florence - Combo Kings

HANDY HOMES "SENIOR FUN"
11:30 am - 2 pm Burrell Slater Gymnasium, 610 West College Street, Florence
11:30 am - Dorothy Cole as "Tina Turner"
12:30 pm - KFC Boxed lunches (as quantities last)
1 pm - Dorothy Cole as "Tina Turner"
Sponsored by: Florence Housing Authority * Carver Handy Homes Property Management Office

HEALING THE BLUES WITH THE HAINTS
11:30 am-1:30 pm - Healing Place, 2409 Wildwood St, Muscle Shoals
Featuring: Pine Hill Haints
Cost: Free to enjoy music ($10.00 Barbeque lunch with chips & baked beans available for purchase)
Sponsored by: The Healing Place, Muscle Shoals

COOL TUNES AND CUPCAKES AT THE MUSCLE SHOALS SENIOR LIVING CENTER
1-2:30 pm - Muscle Shoals Living Center, 994 Gattman Park Dr., Muscle Shoals
Featuring: Thompson Trio
Sponsored by: Good Samaritan Hospice * Muscle Shoals Senior Living Center

ABCs OF BLUES, JAZZ & BEYOND
1:30 pm - Mount Moriah Church, Florence
Featuring: The Jazz Allstars (Scott Silbert, Gary Lamb, Tom Wolfe, Tyrone Jackson, Bill Goodwin, Tim Goodwin)
Sponsored by: Dr. Felice Green * Dinah Phillips * Jacqueline Poole * James Smithers * Teresa & Curlesia McDonald * Ryerson & Associates, DMD

BEHIND THE MUSIC - SONGS & STORIES OF THE KGB SERIES 1
2:00 pm - Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center Gallery, Florence
Presentation by: Kerry Gilbert & Hugh Banks
Sponsored by: Florence-Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau * Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area * Crazy Chester Music

HANDY HAPPY HOURS
5-7 pm - Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence - Melissa Daniel Bain & Zoe Welch Burdett
5 pm - On The Rocks, Florence - Kenny P
5 pm - Pie Factory, Florence - Aaron Blades
6-9 pm - Stephano's Southland, Sheffield - The Chuck and Robert Redd Quartet (Neal Starkey, Sonny Harris)
6-10 pm - Legends, Florence - The Midnighters
6:30-9:30 pm - Flobama, Florence - Fathers & Sons

HOT TEMPS AND COOL VIBES WITH JAMES LeBLANC & ANGELA HACKER
5:30-7 pm - Shoals Gold Record Room, 201 S. Court St., Florence
Music by: James LeBlanc & Angela Hacker
Sponsored by: Lyons HR

COTTAGE FRONT PORCH "SWING"!
6-8 pm - Columbia Cottage Assisted Living, 2373 Roberts Lane, Florence (Event moved inside if inclement weather)
Seating on the lawn, bring chairs and quilts. Hot dog supper and drinks provided.
Featuring: Rusty & The Relics
Sponsored by: Columbia Cottage Assisted Living * Kindred Home Health and Hospice

BILLY REID PRESENTS K.S. RHODES AND EMILY WEST - CANCELED AS OF 7-16-18

UNA NIGHT ON NORTH COURT STREET MEDIAN
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
6-9 pm - North Court Median, Florence
Featuring: The Kirkman Combo
Sponsored by: University of North Alabama * TVA Community Credit Union

RHYTHM AT RHODA P'S RESTAURANT WITH DENISE THIMES!
6-9 pm - Rhoda P's, 500 North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield
Music by: Denise Thimes & The Allstars (Rene Koopman, Jim Ferguson, Mark Lanter)
Cost: Free for the restaurant / $5.00 for the performance area (fully redeemable with purchase of food)
Sponsored by: Rhoda P's * WZZA Radio

COUNTING ON THE MUSIC
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
6:30-8 pm - Patterson, Prince & Associates, 475 S. Seminary St., Florence
6:30 pm Bailey White * Iron Horse
Sponsored by: Patterson, Prince & Associates, CPA

RUBY TIGGS 5TH ANNUAL GOSPEL CELEBRATION
6:30 pm - Christ Chapel, 3051 Cloverdale Road, Florence
Cost: Admission is free (Free will offering accepted)
Featuring: Ruby Tiggs & The Gospel Celebration Ensemble, P J Winston, Melissa Orr Dollerson, Pastor Shane Rainer, Robert Turner, Jr., Phebe Jones, Kelvin Jones, Trinda Owens, Daniel Powell, Joi Key & the Celebration Praise Dancers
Sponsored by: The Daniel C. Mullens Success Group-Coldwell Banker Elite Properties

MARRIOTT SHOALS HOTEL PRESENTS: BISHOP GUNN & FRIENDS
7 pm - Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa, Florence
Info: Doors open at 6 pm, Cash Bars all evening.
Featuring: Magnolia Bayou * Bishop Gunn & Friends
Cost: $10 (tickets available at the door and at Eventbrite.com)
Sponsored by: Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa * Big River Broadcasting * Muscle Shoals Sound Studios

SWINGING RIVER JAZZ
7 pm - Magnolia Church of Christ, 2650 Vulcan Avenue, Florence
Featuring: Swinging River Jazz Band
Sponsored by: Magnolia Church of Christ

AT SUNDOWN FEATURING BLACK ROCK REVIVAL
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
7-10 pm - Wilson Park, Florence
Featuring: Black Rock Revival (Memphis, TN)
Sponsored by: Larry Dodson Jr. * Music Preservation Society Inc.

HANDY NIGHTS
7 pm - Champy's, Muscle Shoals - Travis Wammack & The Snakeman Band
7-10 pm - 306 Barbeque, Florence - The Robs
7-10 pm - Lil Capone's, Florence - Cold War Relics
7-11 pm - City Hardware, Florence - Tosha Hill Band
7-11 pm - Ricatoni's Italian Grill, Florence -Mary Mason Band
7-11 pm - Fizz Bar & Grill, Clarion Hotel (former Holiday Inn), Sheffield - Rev. Shawn Amos w/special guest Christine Ohlman
8-11 pm - Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence - The Joshua C.S. & Lamar Williams Jr.
9:30 pm - On the Rocks, Florence - Winston Ramble
10:30 pm-1:30 am - Flobama, Florence - Drumb & Drumber

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25

MOVIE: ST. LOUIS BLUES
10 am - Alabama Music Hall of Fame Lobby, Tuscumbia
Featuring: St. Louis Blues, movie starring Nat "King" Cole as W.C. Handy
Sponsored by: Alabama Music Hall of Fame * Music Preservation Society, Inc.

JAZZ IT UP WITH TRASH
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
11 am - Helen Keller Public Library, Tuscumbia
Cost: Free - especially for kids!!!
Special Guest: Microwave Dave
Featuring: Hands-on activities making musical instruments from recycled materials / for ages 3 and older
Sponsored by: Shoals Solid Waste Authority * Keep the Shoals Beautiful * Shoals Earth Month, Inc.

MASTER CLASS
10:30 am-Noon - Counts Brothers Music, 713 Waverly Avenue, Muscle Shoals
Featuring: Larry Mitchell (guitarist for Tracy Chapman and Billy Squier)
Sponsored by: Counts Brothers Music

HANDY LUNCHES
11 am-1 pm - 306 Barbeque, Florence - Eric Kirkman Combo
Big Bad Breakfast, Florence - Charles Rose Trio
11 am-2 pm Ricatoni's Italian Grill, Florence - Michael "Supe" Granda (of the Ozark Mtn. Daredevils)
11:30 am-2:30 pm Flobama, Florence - Jazz Allstars (Scott Silbert, Mel Deal, Jim Ferguson, Bill Goodwin)

HOSPITALITY AT NORTHWEST SHOALS
11:30 am-1 pm - Hospitality House, Northwest Shoals Community College
Cost: Free
Featuring: Doctors, Lawyers & Such
Sponsored by: Northwest Shoals Community College * Valley Credit Union

MUSIC AND MUNCHIN' IN MUSCLE SHOALS
11:30 am-1:30 pm - Gattman Park Recreation Center, Gattman Park Drive, Muscle Shoals
Cost: Event is free (lunch available for purchase)
Featuring: CC Jags
Sponsored by: City of Muscle Shoals

THE COMBO KINGS IN CONCERT
1-3 pm - Alabama Music Hall of Fame, Tuscumbia
Music by: The Combo Kings
Sponsored by: Alabama Music Hall of Fame * The Combo Kings

BEHIND THE MUSIC - SONGS & STORIES OF THE KGB SERIES 2
2:00 pm - Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center Gallery, Florence
Presentation by: Kerry Gilbert & Hugh Banks
Sponsored by: Florence-Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau * Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area * Crazy Chester Music

W.C. HANDY: JAZZ MELODIES
2 pm - Brookdale (formerly Merrill Garden), 3275 CR47, Florence
Cost: Free (Catfish plates available for purchase for $8.00 - cash only)
Featuring: Thompson Trio
Sponsored by: Brookdale, Florence

LISTENING ROOM
3-4:30 pm - Mane Room, 310 N Pine St, Florence
Featuring: Jazz Allstars (Denise Thimes, Gary Lamb, Rene Koopman, Tim Goodwin, Sonny Harris)
Sponsors Friends of the Festival

HANDY HAPPY HOURS
5 pm - On The Rocks, Florence - Drumb & Drumber
5 pm - Pie Factory, Florence - Rob Aldridge
5-7 pm - Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence - Will McFarlane
6-9 pm - Stephano's Southland, Sheffield - Mojo Mixers w/Pat Huggins & Annette LeBreque (special guest Donnie Fritts)
6-10 pm - Legends, Florence - Chuck & Robert Redd & The Jazz Allstars (Robert Dickson, Chris Burroughs)
6:30-9:30 pm - UMI's, Florence - Kozmic Mama
6:30-9:30 pm - Flobama, Florence - James LeBlanc Band

LISTENING ROOM
5:30-7 pm - Mane Room, Florence
Featuring: Jazz Allstars (Ken Watters, Gary Wheat, Tom Wolfe, Tyrone Jackson, Neal Starkey, Mark Lanter)
Sponsored by: Friends of the Festival

HANDY'S CHURCH: SONGS AND SPIRITUALS
6 pm - Greater St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, Florence
Featuring: Reddick Pernell Cunningham Ensemble * Huntsville Spiritual Chorale, directed by Brenda and William Davis
Sponsored by: Greater St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, Florence

MARRIOTT SHOALS HOTEL PRESENTS: THE LAMONT LANDERS BAND & BLIND THE SKY
6 pm - Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa, Florence
Info: Doors open at 5 pm, Cash Bars all evening.
Featuring: Lamont Landers Band * Blind The Sky
Cost: $10 (tickets available at the door and at Eventbrite.com)
Sponsored by: Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa * Big River Broadcasting * Muscle Shoals Sound Studios

NORTH WOOD ROCKS THE BLOCK
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
6-8 pm - North Wood United Methodist Church, Florence
Bring your lawn chair or blankets * Food available.
Featuring: North Wood's own SALT & LIGHT
Sponsored by: North Wood United Methodist Church

ROSIE's CANTINA AT SUNDOWN
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
6-9 pm - Wilson Park, Florence
Featuring: Déjà Vu
Sponsored by: Rosie's Cantina * Music Preservation Society Inc.

DECOYS ROCK THE ROUNDHOUSE!
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
7 until Tuscumbia Depot & Roundhouse, 205 East 5th Street, Tuscumbia
Featuring: The Decoys featuring Christine Ohlman "The Beehive Queen"
Sponsored by: Shoals Solid Waste Authority * Colbert County Commission * City of Tuscumbia * Tuscumbia Parks & Recreation

AN EVENING WITH WILLIE RUFF
7 pm - Sheffield Library, 316 North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield
Cost: Free (drinks available for purchase)
Special Guest: Dr. Willie Ruff
Featuring: Antoine Roney Trio
Sponsored by: Valley Credit Union * Constellium * Integrated Corporate Solutions * City of Sheffield * Friends of the Sheffield Library * Music Preservation Society Inc.

HANDY NIGHTS
7 pm - Champy's, Muscle Shoals - The Combo Kings
7-10 pm - 306 Barbeque, Florence - Microwave Dave
7-10 pm - Lil Capone's, Florence - Lady Sundown
7-11 pm - City Hardware, Florence - Supe & The Sandwiches
8-11 pm - Ricatoni's Italian Grill, Florence - Lovell-Sledge
8-11 pm - Swampers/Marriott Shoals, Florence - Brandon Whyde & The Devil's Keep
7-11 pm - Fizz Bar & Grill, Clarion Hotel (former Holiday Inn), Sheffield - The Midnighters
9:30 pm - On The Rocks, Florence - Coffee Black
10:30 pm-1:30 am - Flobama, Florence - Matt Bennett Band

THURSDAY, JULY 26

MOVIE: ST. LOUIS BLUES
10 am - Alabama Music Hall of Fame Lobby, Tuscumbia
Featuring: St. Louis Blues, movie starring Nat "King" Cole as W.C. Handy
Sponsored by: Alabama Music Hall of Fame * Music Preservation Society, Inc.

JAZZ IT UP WITH TRASH
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
10:30 am - Muscle Shoals Public Library, Muscle Shoals
Cost: Free - especially for kids!!!
Special Guest: Microwave Dave
Featuring: Hands-on activities making musical instruments from recycled materials / for ages 3 and older
Sponsored by: Shoals Solid Waste Authority * Keep the Shoals Beautiful * Shoals Earth Month, Inc.

HANDY LUNCH
11 am-1 pm - 306 Barbeque, Florence - Jazz Allstars (Gary Lamb, Robert Redd, Neal Starkey, Sonny Harris)
11 am-2 pm - Ricatoni's Italian Grill, Florence - Christian Turner
11:30 am - Champy's, Muscle Shoals - John Bull & Ed Pickett
11:30am-2:30pm - Flobama, Florence - Brandon Whyde

BEHIND THE MUSIC - SONGS & STORIES OF THE KGB SERIES 3
2:00 pm - Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center Gallery, Florence
Presentation by: Kerry Gilbert & Hugh Banks
Sponsored by: Florence-Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau * Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area * Crazy Chester Music

KEESTONE OF FLORENCE JAZZFEST
2 pm - Keestone of Florence, 201 N. Cedar St., Florence
Cost: Free
Featuring: Thompson Trio
Sponsored by: Keestone of Florence

MORNINGSIDE BLUES AND BARBEQUE
2-4 pm - Morningside of Sheffield, 413 Cox Blvd, Sheffield
Cost: Free ($10 Buffet with pulled pork, chicken, baked beans, slaw & dessert available for purchase)
Featuring: Jazz Allstars Trio (Gary Wheat, Tyrone Jackson, Robert Dickson, Mark Lanter)
Sponsored by: Morningside of Sheffield

BLUES-N-BREAD PUDDING
3-4:30 pm - Sheffield Public Library, 316 N. Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield
Featuring: Reddick Pernell Cunningham
Cost: Free
Sponsored by: Friends of the Sheffield Public Library * Claunch Café *Sheffield Redevelopment Authority

HANDY HAPPY HOURS
5 pm - On The Rocks, Florence - Aaron Blades Band
5 pm - Pie Factory, Florence - Elle Claytor
5-7 pm - Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence - Drumb & Drumber
6-9 pm - Stephano's Southland, Sheffield - Combo Kings
6-10 pm - Legends, Florence - Dee Lucas featuring Off The Chain
6:30-9:30 pm - UMI's, Florence - Midnighters
6:30-9:30 pm - Flobama, Florence - Three Wheel Drive

HANDY AT HERITAGE
5:30 pm - Heritage Christian University, Florence
Featuring: NuTones
Cost: $20.00 (Includes chicken plate by Whole Hog Express)
Info: Enjoy this indoor event! Tickets available in advance only. Call 256.766.6610 x309 or see www.hcu.edu.
Sponsored by: Heritage Associates

CHURCHIN' DOWN THE STREET GOSPEL CONCERT
6-8 pm - St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 220 E. Alabama Street, Florence
Featuring: Quad Cities Mass Choir Directed by Aaron Freeman
Sponsored by: A & N Property Maintenance * CJ Entertainment * Colbert Farmer's Cooperative, Inc. * Thompson & Son Funeral Home * God's School of Medicine-Rev. Pat Smith * Dr. William A. McClanahan * Robbins LLC * St. Mark M.B. Church * Quad Cities Mass Choir

ROSIE'S CANTINA AT SUNDOWN
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
6-9 pm - Wilson Park, Florence
Featuring: Tremayne
Sponsored by: Rosie's Cantina * Music Preservation Society Inc.

RAY MILLER BUICK GMC PRESENTS: VELCRO PYGMIES & LOVE IS WAR
7 pm - Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa, Florence
Info: Doors open at 6 pm, Cash Bars all evening.
Featuring: Velcro Pygmies * Love Is War
Cost: $15 (tickets available at the door and at Eventbrite.com)
Sponsored by: Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa * Big River Broadcasting * Muscle Shoals Sound Studios

MUSIC ON THE HILLTOP!
6-8 pm - Hilltop Assisted Living, 213 Ana Drive, Florence
Featuring: Kerry Gilbert Band
Welcoming: Residents, families, and the community!
Sponsored by: Hilltop Assisted Living

CITY OF FLORENCE PRESENTS BI-CENTENNIEL BEALE STREET BLUES
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
6:30-8:30 pm - Lewis Field, Florence (in case of rain, location moved to Burrell-Slater Gym)
Featuring: Thompson Trio
Sponsored by: Beale Street Committee * City of Florence

SALT & PEPPER BLUES SERIES: BLUES HARP BLOWOUT!
7 pm - UNA Mane Room, Florence
Cost: $10.00
Featuring: Clarence "Bluesman" Davis * Jock Webb * Sam Frazier Jr. * Mike Lawley * Clay Swafford * John Bull
Sponsored by: Alabama Folklife Association, Inc. * University of North Alabama * UNA Mane Room

SHOALS CONCERT BAND
7 pm - First Presbyterian Church, Florence
Featuring: Shoals Concert Community Band
Sponsored by: First Presbyterian Church, Florence

THE DECOYS FEATURING CHRISTINE OHLMAN
7 pm - Cypress Lakes, Muscle Shoals
Featuring: The Decoys featuring Christine Ohlman, the Beehive Queen from Saturday Night Live!
Sponsored by: Shoals Solid Waste Authority * City of Muscle Shoals

TENDING ANGELS: A BENEFIT FOR ROOM IN THE INN
7 pm - First United Methodist Church, 415 North Seminary Street, Florence
Cost: Free (monetary donations appreciated!)
Info: www.RoomInTheInnShoals.com
Featuring: Sherry Cothran
Sponsored by: Room In The Inn Shoals

EVENING AT THE ROXY WITH THE GREAT PRETENDERS
7 pm - The Historic Roxy Theatre, Russellville
Cost: $5.00 (Children under six free)
Featuring: Local Talent
Sponsored by: Franklin County Arts & Humanities Council * Bank Independent *CB& S Bank * Clark Pulley * Community Spirit Bank * First Metro Bank * Russellville Gas Board * Russellville Water Board * Russellville Electric Board * Valley State Bank

MUSIC ON THE PLAZA
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
7:30-10 pm - Love Plaza- Montgomery & Alabama Avenue intersection, Sheffield
Featuring: Déjà Vu
Sponsored by: Shoals Solid Waste Authority * Zoey Belle's * City of Sheffield

A TRIBUTE TO MUNDELL LOWE
7:30 pm - Clarion Hotel Ballroom, Sheffield
Featuring: W.C. Handy Jazz Allstars, directed by Scott Silbert
Cost: $10 advance / $15 at the door
Sponsored by: Music Preservation Society Inc. * Jazz Loving Friends of the Festival

ERIC ESSIX IN THE SHOALS
8 pm - Shoals Theatre, Florence (doors open at 7 pm)
Cost: $15 advance/ $20 at the door (tickets available at TheShoalsTheatre.org, or call the theatre at 256-764-1700)
Featuring: Eric Essix
Sponsored by: Shoals Community Theater

HANDY NIGHTS
7 pm - Champy's, Muscle Shoals - Howard "Guitar" Luedtke & Friends
7-10 pm - 306 Barbeque, Florence - Tosha Hill Band
7-10 pm - Lil Capone's, Florence - Managerie * Jeff Hornbuckle & Company
7-11 pm - City Hardware, Florence - Microwave Dave
7-11 pm - Fizz Bar & Grill, Clarion Hotel (former Holiday Inn), Sheffield - Idlewild South
7-11 pm - Ricatoni's Italian Grill, Florence - Kent DuChaine
8-11 pm - Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence - Jeff Hodge
9:30 pm - On The Rocks, Florence - The Shags
10:30 pm-1:30 am - Flobama, Florence - Justus Storm Band

FRIDAY, JULY 27

MOVIE: ST. LOUIS BLUES
10 am - Alabama Music Hall of Fame Lobby, Tuscumbia
Featuring: St. Louis Blues, movie starring Nat "King" Cole as W.C. Handy
Sponsored by: Alabama Music Hall of Fame * Music Preservation Society, Inc.

HANDY LUNCHES
11 am-1 pm - 306 Barbeque, Florence - Jazz Allstars (Gary Wheat, Mel Deal, Jim Ferguson, Chuck Redd)
Big Bad Breakfast, Florence - Steve Cothren
Ricatoni's Italian Grill, Florence - Christian Turner
11:30-2:30 pm - Flobama, Florence - Microwave Dave

MOUNT MORIAH HANDY FEST FISH FRY
11 am-4 pm - Mt. Moriah P.B. Church, Florence
Cost: Free to attend / $10 Old Fashioned Fried Fish plates available for purchase
11 a-noon - Mt. Moriah Choir and other musical guests!
Sponsored by: Mt. Moriah P.B. Church

MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM
12-2 pm - Children's Museum Shoals, 2810 Darby Drive, Florence
Featuring: Blind The Sky
Info: Free music on the courtyard and discounted museum admission for the day
Sponsored by: Children's Museum Shoals

SWAMPFEST SONGWRITER SHOWCASE SERIES #4
2 pm - Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center Gallery, Florence
Presentation by: Mark Narmore & Lenny LeBlanc
Sponsored by: Florence-Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau * Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area* Crazy Chester Music

LISTENING ROOM
3-4:30 pm - Mane Room, 310 N Pine St, Florence
Featuring: Jazz Allstars (Gary Lamb, Rene Koopman, Tim Goodwin, Mark Lanter)
Sponsors Friends of the Festival

CITY OF FLORENCE PRESENTS RIVERSIDE BI-CENTENNIEL JAZZ
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT
5-10 pm - McFarland Park, Florence /Rain location Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum
Featuring: Handy Jazz Camp Students * Gabe Allen Band * Déjà vu * Mary Mason Band * John Bull * Josh Couts Trio * Charles Rose Trio * Mississippi Stomp * * Dee Lucas * Off The Chain
Transportation: Free shuttle from Florence Parking Deck to McFarland Park
Sponsored by: City of Florence

HANDY HAPPY HOURS
5 pm - On The Rocks, Florence - Ham Bagby & the Siege
5 pm - Pie Factory, Florence - Kenny P
5-7 pm - Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence - Doc Dailey
6-9 pm - Stephano's Southland, Sheffield - Blue Max & Howard Luedtke Band from Wisconsin
6-10 pm - Legend's Steakhouse, Florence - Denise Thimes & Jazz Allstars (Tyrone Jackson, Neal Starkey, Bill Goodwin)
6:30-9:30 pm - Flobama, Florence - Big Mike Griffin

LISTENING ROOM - CELEBRATING COLE PORTER
5:30-7 pm - Mane Room, 310 N Pine St, Florence
Featuring: Jazz Allstars (Sue Matthews, Robert Redd)
Sponsors Friends of the Festival

10TH ANNUAL MASSIVELY COOL AIR-CONDITIONED STREET FESTIVAL
6 pm - Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa, Florence
Info: Doors open at 5 pm, Cash Bars all evening.
Featuring: The Kerry Gilbert Band * Rewind
Cost: $15 with BBQ Buffet or $10 General Admission (tickets available at the door and at Eventbrite.com)
Sponsored by: Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa * Big River Broadcasting * Muscle Shoals Sound Studios

17th ANNUAL ROLLIN' ON THE RIVER
6:30 until - Joe Wheeler State Park, Rogersville
Featuring: Dorothy Cole as ‘Tina Turner' * McTazz Band * Charlie Brown & Lacey Snider
Sponsored by: Joe Wheeler State Park * Florence-Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau

PARK 'N SOUL
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
7-9 - pm Wilson Park, Florence (in case of rain, event moved to Gattman Park, Muscle Shoals)
Featuring: CC Jags
Sponsored by: Cook's Pest Control

FORREST McDONALD BAND & COMBO KINGS
7 pm - Shoals Theatre, Florence (doors open at 6pm)
Cost: $10 (tickets available at TheShoalsTheatre.org, or call the theatre at 256-764-1700)
Featuring: Forrest McDonald Band * Combo Kings
Sponsored by: Shoals Community Theater

BLUES ON THE BLUFF
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
7:30-10 pm - Standpipe Park, North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield
Featuring: Doctors, Lawyers & Such
Sponsored by: Shoals Solid Waste Authority * Zoey Belle's * Sheffield Utilities * City of Sheffield * Leigh King & Associates * Medical Center Pharmacy

DONNIE FRITTS SINGS ARTHUR ALEXANDER
8 pm - 116 East Mobile St, Florence
Music by: Donnie Fritts
Featuring: CD release party for Donnie Fritts' new album of Arthur Alexander songs!
Sponsors 116 East Mobile Street * Friends of the Festival

LISTENING ROOM
8-9:30 pm - Mane Room, 310 N Pine St, Florence
Featuring: Jazz Allstars (Ken Watters, Scott Silbert, Tom Wolfe, Robert Dickson, Chris Burroughs)
Sponsors Friends of the Festival

CABARET!
9 pm-1 am - Listerhill Credit Union Auditorium, Muscle Shoals
Featuring: Just A Few Cats featuring Alvin Garrett, Grammy-nominated Singer/Songwriter and vocalist Emily Joseph
Cost: $15 advance / $20 day of event (Age 25 and older only)
For Tickets call: 256-412-0316 or 256-648-6412 or 256-412-6961
Sponsored by: TOYOTA of the Shoals, Brooks BBQ, BlueRose Supply LLC-Sherry & Myron L. Hughes, BUDWEISER, Tax Mart, Glenda Williams, Emmitt Jimmar, Retired Colbert County Commissioner, Victory Mart, Simpson's Heating & Air, C-N-D Beauty Supply, Brian & Chiquita Suggs, Estherlene & James Hillman

HANDY NIGHTS
7-10 pm - 306 Barbeque, Florence - Charles Rose Trio
7-10 pm - Lil Capone's, Florence - Roadside Mattress
7 -11 pm - Fizz Bar & Grill, Clarion Hotel (former Holiday Inn), Sheffield - Harvey Thompson Dance Band
7 -11 pm - City Hardware, Florence - Lovell-Sledge Band
8 pm - Champy's, Muscle Shoals - Alvin Youngblood Hart
8-11 pm - Ricatoni's Italian Grill, Florence - Microwave Dave
8-11 pm - Swampers/Marriott Shoals, Florence - Josh Allison & The Corner Pocket
9:30 pm - On the Rocks, Florence - The Brook & The Bluff
10:30 pm-1:30 am - FloBama, Florence - Handshake Promise

SATURDAY, JULY 28

DADOORUNRUN (5K RUN, 1 MILE WALK & YOUTH RACE)
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT
W.C. Handy Home & Museum, Florence through beautiful and historic downtown Florence!
Pre-registration Ends July 25, 2018 Held at Solid Rock Running Co. July 26 & 27 noon-6pm
Or Handy Headquarters: 215 E. Tuscaloosa St., Florence or Mail: P.O Box 1827, Florence AL 35631
On-line: www.DaDooRunRun.ItsYourRace.com Ends July 25,2018 (Add $2.50 for on-line payment)
5:30-6:30 am - Registration and packet pickup / race day
7 am 5K - Run (Certified) AL01020JD* Events will be chip timed by Solid Rock Race Timing
8 am 1 - Mile Run & Walk
Cost: 5K Run $15 / 1 Mile Run/Walk $10.00 / 5K/1Mile Run/Walk Combo $20; prices increase by $5 after July 21, 2018
Featuring: Mary Mason Band
Sponsored by: Abroms & Associates * Tennessee River Athletic Club (TRAC) * All Sports Trophy * Sam’s Club * Anytime Fitness * Ricatoni’s Italian Grill * Solid Rock Race Timing * Solid Rock Running Company * Jack-O-Lantern Farms * Sams Club * City Hardware * Plaxco Chiropractic * Singin’ River Brewery

STREET STRUT & PARADE
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER - FREE EVENT
10 am - Strut begins at Wilson Park, corner of Tuscaloosa and Seminary Streets, Florence
(Rain location-Florence Mall) Route: From Tuscaloosa St, left to Court St, left to College St., left to Seminary St ending at Wilson Park for music, prizes, and fraternity “stepping."
Grand Marshals: Dr. Carlos Handy, grandson of W.C. Handy and Realtor/Broker, Shirley Neese, CRS, GRI, SRES
Cost: Free to participate in the parade, registration requested by calling Handy HQ at 256-766-7642, Gwen Woods at 256-412-0316 or e-mail gwenwoods02@comcast.net
Music by: Thompson Trio * Marching Bands: Florence High School, Lee High School, & Jemison High School
Sponsored by: Music Preservation Society Inc. * Dr. Jimmy Gardiner, Singing River Dentistry

HANDY LUNCHES
11 am-1 pm - 306 Barbeque, Florence - Devere Pride Combo
11 am-2 pm - Rosie's Cantina, Florence - Ken Watters & Jazz Allstars (Gary Wheat, Tom Wolfe, Robert Dickson, Bill Goodwin)
11 am-2 pm - Ricatoni's Italian Grill, Florence - Jazz Allstars (Scott Silbert, Tyrone Jackson, Mel Deal, Tim Goodwin, Chris Burroughs)
11 am-2 pm - City Hardware, Florence - Tosha Hill
12-4 pm - Legends, Florence - Dorothy Cole as "Tina Turner"

4th ANNUAL SHOALS BLUES CHALLENGE
1 pm - until The Mane Room, Florence
Cost Free
Featuring Various Performers
Information: For more information about the Blues Challenge, call Dr. Bob Garfrerick at 256-765-4369
Sponsored by: University of North Alabama Dept. of Entertainment Industry * The Mane Room * Music Preservation Society, Inc.

SHALL WE DANCE? ALL ABOUT LINE DANCING
1-3 pm - The Michael Community Center, 1001 East 17th Street, Sheffield
Cost: Free! Classes for all ages taught by Luther Jarmon
Sponsored by: City of Sheffield * Shoals Solid Waste Authority

SWAMPFEST SONGWRITER SHOWCASE SERIES #5
2 pm - Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitors Center Gallery, Florence
Presentation by: Mitch Mann * Pat Huggins
Sponsored by: Florence-Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau * Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area* Crazy Chester Music

ACOUSTIC BLUEGRASS GOSPEL JAM
2-4 pm - Shoals Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2011 County Rd 41 (at intersection of Cox Creek), Florence
Free refreshments. Come to play, sing, or just listen. All playing levels welcome. Acoustic instruments only.
Featuring: Lidabell and the Slackers Bluegrass Band
Sponsored by: Shoals Seventh-Day Adventist Church

MUSIC AT THE MANSION
3-5 pm - Belle Mont Mansion, 1569 Cook Lane, Tuscumbia
Cost: Music is free * Donations accepted * Light refreshments available for purchase on the courtyard
Featuring: Rene Koopman and his Dixieland Friends (Neal Starkey, Mark Lanter)
Sponsored by: Colbert County Historical Landmarks Foundation * Southern Automated Systems * Darol Bendall, Colbert County Commissioner * Friends of Belle Mont

SHOALS SCHOLAR DOLLARS BIDS AND BLUES AUCTION
5 pm - Marriott Conference Center, Florence
Cost: $30 (includes dinner)
Proceeds to fund scholarships to Northwest Shoals Community College and University of North Alabama
Featuring: Wildwood Ruminators
Sponsored by: TNT * Northwest Shoals Community College * University of North Alabama * North American Lighting * Martin Inc. * Marriott Hotel & Conference Center * Garnett Electric * Patterson, Prince & Associates * Honorable Deborah Bell Paseur * Harold & Tricia Lewis * Andy & Sandra Betterton * Shoals Scholar Dollars Foundation, Inc. * Tasus * ARC Express and Surplus * Mt. Olievia M.B Church/Dot and Willie Buchanan

HANDY HAPPY HOURS
5 pm - On The Rocks, Florence - Lovell-Sledge
6-9 - pm Rosie's Cantina, Florence - The Decoys featuring Christine Ohlman "The Beehive Queen"
6-9 - Stephano's Southland, Sheffield - Déjà Vu
6:30-9:30 pm - Flobama, Florence - Asleep By Ten

AN ELE'GANT EVENING OF MUSIC ON THE LAWN
6 pm - Something Ele'Gant, 8620 County Road 200, Florence 35633 (near Village Baptist Church)
Cost: $5.00
Featuring: Davian Talley & Friends * Daysha Garner * Kabrina Isabelle * Benjamin Mastin * Thad & Company
Also Featuring: Live Art Painting by Kerrigan Casey * Dance Performance by Dynamic Fame (Cheer Tumble & Dance Athletics)
Welcoming: Carroll-Southern Reunion back to its roots in Florence, Alabama
Sponsored by: Something Ele'Gant Florals & Gifts- Alexander & Diane Carroll-Rowell * Hope Embroidery-Latasha Ingram * Realty South-Theus Rowell * Soul Wingery & Records * Attorney Don Carroll

BACK TO SCHOOL CONCERT
6 pm - Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum, Florence
Cost: Free (with free food!)
Featuring: NBY Step Team * New Birth Children's Church * Gospel Rappers * Dancers * Gospel Rappers & Dancers from all over Alabama
Sponsored by: New Birth Ministries

WEST SHEFFIELD BLOCK PARTY
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
6-8 pm - Hope Children and Family Center, 1300 SW 8th Street, Sheffield
Cost: Free (Bring lawn chairs and enjoy the music!)
Featuring: Denise Thimes & Jazz Allstars (Robert Redd, Sonny Harris, Neal Starkey)
Sponsored by: Sheffield Councilmembers Penny Freeman & Steve Stanley * Sheffield Redevelopment Authority

RHYTHM AT RHODA P'S RESTAURANT WITH OFF THE CHAIN & DEE LUCAS
6-9 pm - Rhoda P's, 500 North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield
Music by: Off The Chain featuring Dee Lucas
Cost: Free for the restaurant / $5.00 for the performance area (fully redeemable with purchase of food)
Sponsored by: Rhoda P's * Sheffield Redevelopment Authority * WZZA Radio

SHOALS PRAISE CHOIR: HE HOLDS ME THROUGH THE STORM
Woodmont Baptist Church, 2001 Darby Dr., Florence
7 pm - (doors open at 6 pm)
Featuring: Elizabeth and Shelley Boatwright * Glenda Brasher * Reneese Puckett
Sponsored by: Shoals Praise Choir * Woodmont Baptist Church

W.C. HANDY HEADLINER
The FAME Gang Reunion: A Tribute to legends & to Rick Hall, Father of THE Muscle Shoals Sound
8 pm - Shoals Theater, Florence (doors open at 7pm)
Featuring: Candi Staton * Travis Wammack * Willie Hightower * Christine "The Beehive Queen" Ohlman * John Paul White * FAME Gang Reunion
Cost: $30.00 General Admission ($100 for VIP Upfront Seating plus Meet & Greet Access)
Tickets: Available at www.fame2.com or FAME Studios at 256-381-0801 (ext. 0)
Sponsored by: FAME Studios * Brad Guin * Lyons HR * Bank Independent * T&T Fireworks * Big River Broadcasting * Shoals Theater * Music Preservation Society, Inc. * Skipworth Tax Services * RCP Huntsville * First Metro Bank

HANDY NIGHTS
7-10 pm - 306 Barbeque, Florence - Mary Mason Band
7-10 pm - Lil Capone's, Florence - Luke Shepherd
8 pm - Champy's, Muscle Shoals - Diedra the Blues Diva
8-11 pm - Swampers/Marriott Shoals, Florence - Kenny P
8pm - City Hardware, Florence - Christian Turner
8pm - Fizz Bar & Grill, Clarion Hotel (former Holiday Inn), Sheffield - Dixie Mafia
9:30 pm - On The Rocks, Florence - Dynagroove
10:30 pm-1:30 am - Flobama, Florence - Second Creek

HANDY JAM
9 pm - Ricatoni's Italian Grill, Florence - ALL-STAR JAZZ JAM

SUNDAY, JULY 29

COLLEGE STREET GOSPEL
2-4 pm - College Street Park, Southwest Corner of West College Street and Beverly Avenue, Florence
(in case of rain, event will be moved to the Dwelling Place, 919 West College Street, Florence)
Featuring: Marcus Stewart * Carrine Thompson * Eric Cole
Sponsored by: James Barnett * Dave Smith * Selwyn Jones * Cassie Barnett * Gina Smith * Kaytrina Simmons

HANDY AFTERNOONS
3 pm - Champy's, Muscle Shoals - Max Russell & The Shakedown Kings
6-9 pm - Stephano's Southland, Sheffield - Travis Wammack * Microwave Dave

W.C. HANDY EVENT: THE GOSPEL OF PERCY SLEDGE
6 pm - Galilee M.B. Church, Old Highway 20, Leighton
Featuring: Rev. Jerry Reeves & Galilee M.B. Church Choir * Howell "Flipper" Sledge and the Lovell-Sledge Band * Renewed * Christine Ohlman * Quad Cities Mass Choir * Special guest Rick Sutton
Sponsored by: Friends and Family of the late Percy Sledge

SWINGING RIVER JAZZ
6 pm - First Baptist Church, 209 N. Walnut Street, Florence
Featuring: Swinging River Jazz Band
Sponsored by: First Baptist Church of Florence

HANDY NIGHT
7-10 pm - Lil Capone's, Florence - The Late Blumers
8-11 pm - Swampers/ Marriott Shoals, Florence - Tim Cannon

POST-FESTIVAL EVENTS

SATURDAY, AUGUST 04

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT
10 am-4 pm - Michael Community Center, Sheffield
Cost: Free with Bounce Houses and other activities for kids!
Featuring: Kidz Idol Winners
Sponsored by: Medical Center Pharmacy * Shoals Solid Waste Authority * City of Sheffield