‘Holiday Harmony’: Local artists collaborate on community project
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local artists Ben South and Seth Miller recently collaborated to create a piece of art in hopes of raising money to support community projects in Colony. In a time when the world is divided, the painting’s message is of harmony as...
Wallace State seeking artists for digital showcase
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Minnesota’s Hennepin Technical College and Wallace State Community College have teamed up to host collaborative multimedia online showcase of community artworks titled “Streaming Identity.” In the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd, both colleges began working in partnership to help...
Art of survival: Persevering through the COVID-19 shutdown
CULLMAN, Ala. - The ripple effects of COVID-19 closures have impacted just about everyone, and local artists are no exception. Many artists rely on arts and craft shows and festivals to showcase their talents, sell their art and build relationships. Most of these events...
From Addison to Disney: AHS graduate Britney Thoreson navigating the world of animation
ADDISON, Ala. - Britney Thoreson graduated from Addison High School in 2013. Now, she has "followed her dreams to the west coast" and is working as a background animator for The Walt Disney Company’s Disney Television Animation.
Thoreson talked to The Tribune about what she...
Ideas: American Peace Garden
CULLMAN, Ala. - An oasis is defined as something that provides refuge, relief or pleasant contrast. Local artist Ben Johnson South (Bendigo) is currently working on a new idea to bring an oasis to Cullman: the American Peace Garden. His vision is to create...
Wallace State Dance offering Dance for Home School program, on-demand online classes this fall
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Wallace State Community College Dance program is offering classes for home schooled students in middle and high school so that they may improve their skills to pursue industry career options or further their education at college or university level. On-demand online classes will also be offered...
‘The show must go on’: Marching bands adjust to socially-distant practices
CULLMAN, Ala. – From a performer’s perspective, “The show must go on,” but the COVID-19 pandemic has made that challenging. Cullman High School Band Director Christopher Smith proved that saying true with the band gathering Monday morning for its first day of band camp...
‘Chirp & Flit’: Positive life lessons during the pandemic
A "gregarious hermit" is an oxymoron I sometimes call myself. It's absolutely true and has been for years. I spend 80% of most days happily alone painting and writing and the rest of my time excited to connect with other people.
Social distancing and quarantine...
Cullman arts fans enjoy ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ with Cullman Civic Ballet
CULLMAN, Ala. - The recently formed Cullman Civic Ballet (CCB), under the direction of Brooke Desnoes and with the help of Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST), gave its first performance Saturday evening at Heritage Park. Both organizations were pleased with the crowd...
Cullman Civic Ballet’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ this Saturday at Heritage Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - In addition to community theater and a community band, Cullman is now home to its own ballet company. Cullman Civic Ballet, a joint venture between ballet instructor Brooke Desnoes and Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST), will premier this Saturday...
CHS senior places 2nd in 4th Congressional District Art Competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School senior Ayuka Shichinohe recently won second place in the painting category in the 2020 4th Congressional District Art Competition.
“I am pleased once again to be a sponsor of the United States Congressional Art Competition for high school students...
ADMH hosts 15th annual Capitol Showcase
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Since 2005, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) has hosted the Capitol Showcase, a consumer art show at the Alabama's Capitol. People from around the state with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders have their abilities...
‘Music education is alive and well!’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Everyone knows students’ courses of study have been drastically impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but some wonder and some forget about the electives- things like fine arts. The Tribune spoke with longtime Cullman City Schools educator Tim Clemmons, who teaches...
Alabama Humanities names new executive director
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama Humanities Foundation named Dr. Lynn Clark, former head of the Northeast Louisiana Children’s Coalition, as executive director of Alabama Humanities Foundation.
She officially took the post April 1 in the midst of a statewide quarantine in Louisiana and Alabama and has...
Wallace State student embarking on special project for area families affected by Alzheimer’s, dementia
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — When Aaron Holder gave his wife Danielle a hand-drawn portrait of her and her “Granny” for Christmas, he didn’t know at the time that it would spark the idea for a special art exhibit project. But that sketch done in pencil was the impetus for “A Memory That Never...
Wallace State to host virtual screenings of Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Films
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Due to the cancellation of screenings of Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Films in response to the coronavirus pandemic, free virtual screenings of “Who Will Write Our History” and three additional films have been made available for The Evelyn Burrow Museum...
The show must go on: ‘Big Fish’ delivers timely dose of entertainment
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - At the end of a long and dreary news day, from the revelation of Alabama’s first confirmed coronavirus cases to numerous announcements of organizational shutdowns and event cancellations, The Tribune found cars parked around the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre at Wallace...
Ever heard of a ‘gurn’?
CULLMAN, Ala. -Through March 15, the Wallace State Community College Theatre program will present “Big Fish the Musical” based on the 1998 book “Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions” by Daniel Wallace. On Friday, Wallace stopped by the All-Steak for a little fun in the...
‘Mossville: Where Great Trees Fall’ shows heartbreaking forced sacrifices of community struggling to exist
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Mossville, Louisiana—once a vibrant community—is now a contaminated wasteland with a few lone holdout residents struggling to maintain their history against the relentless advancement of corporate interests. Their story is told in the documentary film, “Mossville: Where Great Trees Fall.”
The Evelyn Burrow...
West Point Theatre gearing up for ‘The Addams Family’ musical
WEST POINT, Ala. - In less than a month, West Point High School’s theater department will showcase its talents on stage at Wallace State in “The Addams Family.” The students have been hard at work rehearsing for the upcoming musical about Wednesday Addam’s hope...
Spreading ‘Rumors’: Cullman Community Theatre takes on Neil Simon’s grown-up comedy
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre (CCT) will take on four new projects in one with its production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors” at Stone Bridge Farms in March. The show will be CCT’s first non-musical straight play, first dinner theater presentation, first show geared...
New York-style menu to be featured in ‘I Love NY’ cabaret dinner show Feb. 28 at WSCC
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Whether you want to have a date night, a girls’ night out or a group outing with friends or coworkers, the upcoming “I Love NY” cabaret dinner show will fill the bill.
The Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts program will present the “I Love NY” cabaret dinner show Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m....
Fairview Theatre Works announces ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ program cover art contest
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Theatre Works director Mark Dobbs, who is directing a spring production of “Little Shop of Horrors” with a cast drawn from multiple Cullman County schools, this week announced a countywide contest to design the cover for the show’s hand-out program....
Evelyn Burrow Museum presents ‘Art and the Animal’ national exhibition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College announces its newest exhibition, “Art and the Animal” on view through April 15. The exhibition is made possible through community support from Cullman Savings Bank, Lee’s Veterinary Hospital, St. John & St. John, LLC., Culpepper Real...
Cotton Pickin’ Kids debut 1st album
CULLMAN, Ala. – Those who had a chance to stop in at Berkeley Bob’s Friday evening were given a talented treat by local band the Cotton Pickin’ Kids. The coffee shop was filled with energetic lively music in celebration of the band’s first CD,...
Cullman High School Theatre rakes in honors at Alabama Thespian Festival
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. - Cullman High School Theatre (CHST) sent 18 students to last weekend’s 2020 Alabama Thespian Festival, known as ThesFest, and they brought home eight superior medals.
AWARD WINNERS
Grant Holland – Male Musical Theatre, Group Musical Theatre
Reagan Martin – Female Musical Theatre, Group...
WWII veterans stars of this year’s CHS Jazz Band Big Band Dance
CULLMAN, Ala. - A magical night was had Friday, courtesy of the Cullman High School Jazz Band, at the 24th annual Big Band Dance at Stone Bridge Farms. This year’s dance was dedicated to Cullman area World War II veterans, and several were in...
Big move with ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview Theatre Works (FTW) director Mark Dobbs’ students asked for a musical, and he listened. This April, a countywide cast and crew featuring 29 students from five of the seven Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) high schools will take on...
Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts ‘I Love NY’ dinner show, art sale Feb. 28
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts program will offer a night in the “Big Apple” with an “I Love NY” cabaret dinner show Feb. 28.
A Big Apple-themed three course dinner and entertainment from Performing Arts students will be the highlight of the night. Enjoy a...
Local talent shines in Missoula Children’s Theatre’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The curtains opened on the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of “Sleeping Beauty” Saturday at the Cullman Civic Center, following a work of packed with auditions and rehearsals. In all, 65 local children participated. The production was directed by MCT Tour...
Short film ‘Down’ produced in Cullman County to be released Jan. 31
CULLMAN, Ala. – Seventh Summit Productions, a film production studio based out of Hartselle, will release its latest short film, “Down,” on Vimeo, Facebook and YouTube Jan. 31, 2020.
Writer, director and producer David Nemeth shared, “Seventh Summit Productions was founded in 2016 as a...
All that jazz: CHS student musician achieves All-State honor
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School sophomore percussionist Jacob Dye made history recently. Dye was selected to be a part of the Alabama Bandmasters Association’s 2020 Alabama All-State Silver Jazz Band. While CHS has had student musicians make All-State Band, Dye is only the...
Wallace State’s ArtsKids! programs hosting BroadwayKids! and StudioKids! for spring 2020
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - There is still time to join in
with the Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing
Arts sessions for BroadwayKids! and StudioKIds! during the spring
2020 semester.
BroadwayKids! meets on Wednesdays from 3:30-5 p.m.,
through April 29. They will work with Wallace State
Theatre staff and students to stage a production of
“Frozen Kids.” A number of parts are available for the play
they will...
Burrow Museum to present free screening of ‘Community First, a Home for the Homeless’ Feb. 4
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College will present a free screening of “Community First, a Home for the Homeless,” Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 6 p.m. in the Burrow Center Recital Hall.
One of a series of films from the...
Ailey II- the next generation of dance- to perform at Wallace State Feb. 11
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Over the next six months Ailey II is traveling around the globe inspiring audiences in more than 30 cities. The tour will take the acclaimed 12-member ensemble of rising stars across the U.S. from Towson, Maryland to Atlanta, to St. Louis...
Cullman Community Theatre returns for 2020 season with ‘Rumors,’ ‘Hello, Dolly!’ and more
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre (CCT) kicked off its 2020 season Tuesday evening with an information and membership registration meeting at the Cullman County Museum. CCT President/Director Wayne Cook talked to more than 40 in attendance about the organization of the group, and...
Missoula Children’s Theatre returning with ‘Sleeping Beauty’; auditions Jan. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT), which has put on locally-cast shows in Cullman for more than 20 years through a partnership with Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST), returns later this month with its musical production of “Sleeping Beauty.”
In its adaptation,...
Cullman goes ‘veddy British, y’all!’
The cast and friends of Cullman's original musical/comedy “The One-Liner American Diner” (on the left: Rodney Basenburg, Concetta Lovoy Kreps, Hannah Crider and Justin Weygand) enjoyed a rawtha posh but loff-filled dinner with Brits (on the right: Kate and Duncan Smith, Nick and Jackie...
Cullman Community Theatre plans for 2020 season; informational meeting Jan. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre (CCT), after reforming in 2018 and putting on successful productions of “The Music Man” (2018) and “Oklahoma!” (2019), is getting ready for its third season, and has invited the community’s theatrical types to come find out more at...
‘A Nutcracker Story’ enchants sold-out crowds
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday evening was filled with enchantment for those lucky enough to get a seat to the sold-out performances of “A Nutcracker Story” performed by students of local dance studio Courtney’s Dance Artistry. The event took place at East Elementary School.
Studio Owner...
Sweet sounds of the season
CULLMAN, Ala. – Seed-Harvest Music Academy brought holiday cheer with its fifth annual Cullman Christmas Sing-Along Concert this week at St. John’s Evangelical Church.
Seed-Harvest is run by husband and wife Micah and Brittany Simpson.
Brittany Simpson said of the concert, “We’ve done this ever since...
West Point Theatre students excel in 1st trip to state theater festival
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School recently saw three of its students return with superior ratings from the school's first trip to the state level Walter Trumbauer Secondary Theatre Festival at Troy University.
The students are:
Carson Partain - solo male musical dramatic for...
Fairview bands, theatre wow with 2nd annual Scenes & Songs Christmas Show
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - After the success of the program's debut last year, Fairview High School Theatre and the beginner, middle school and high school bands and percussion ensemble all came together to put on the school's second annual Scenes & Songs Christmas Show Sunday.
The...
Cullman High brings Christmas cheer with ‘Elf: The Musical’
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday evening, Cullman High School Performing Arts premiered “Elf: The Musical” to an excited crowd at the high school auditorium. The audience was treated to song, dance, touching drama, and of course, a huge dose of laughter.
A few minutes before...
West Point Theatre celebrates the season
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School Theatre on Thursday evening put on its Christmas concert, with some holiday entertainment and a little fundraising for its upcoming spring 2020 production of “The Addams Family.” Guests got a mix of favorites: secular and sacred,...
‘Elf: The Musical’ opens Friday at Cullman High School
CULLMAN, Ala. - Need some Christmas cheer? Cullman Performing Arts may just have the answer! On Friday evening, the Cullman High School (CHS) theater group will open “Elf: The Musical,” a stage adaptation of the iconic 2003 New Line Cinema motion picture. Come watch...
West Elementary enchants with ‘A Christmas Carol’
CULLMAN, Ala. – West Elementary spread the message of kindness and Christmas cheer with its performance of “A Christmas Carol” Tuesday evening. West’s production featured a unique mix of the classic story with more modern Christmas carols everyone could recognize and sing along with.
“Every...
Cullman Women Sing takes audience on emotional journey
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Women Sing presented its winter concert, “With a Voice of Singing,” Thursday night at Seventh Street Baptist Church. The concert was free to the public and one of two for the group each year. The group is directed by Laura...
