Tag: Culture
Files from Yesteryear: 1938
From the Files of 1938:
Cullman events of 61 years ago are given.
Cullman of 1877, contrast to present day condition as noted in today’s W.A.P.I....
10 Things from a Tribune Tastemaker: Maria Richter Shultz
Maria Richter Shultz (contributed)
In this creative weekly series, local author, artist and all-around entertaining and eccentric (not to mention classy!) Southern gentleman Ben Johnson...
Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week Nov. 12-19
Image courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse
CULLMAN - This month, sites in the Cullman area will be among 5,000 U.S. drop-off locations collecting shoebox gifts for...
St. Paul’s youth hold inaugural Harvest Walk
Children from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church pose in front of Cullman’s Little Pantry, where they left three wagonloads of canned goods. (contributed)
CULLMAN - Recently,...
Cullman High Theatre wins big at district Trumbauer
Cullman High School Theatre brought home Best in Show honors, among many others, from last weekend’s Trumbauer Festival in Florence. (Photo courtesy of Sarah...
10 Things from a Tribune Tastemaker: Jarrod Smitherman
Left: Jarrod Smitherman in his woodworking shop (contributed); right: Smitherman's turned wood artistry on razor and shaving brush (contributed)
In this creative weekly series, local...
Ghosts come to life at downtown library storytelling event
Dr. Alan Brown, member of the Road Scholars Speakers Bureau for the Alabama Humanities Foundation, presented “Ghost Stories from Alabama College Campuses” at the...
Closing performance of ‘Mary Poppins’ signals new era in local theater
The sensory-friendly format allowed families more freedom. During the intermission, some folks even broke out the toys, including East Elementary Principal David Wiggins (in...
Be prepared to be impacted by ‘Nightmare on Old 69’
Attendees gather outside Church 212's "Nightmare on Old 69" Friday evening (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
“We want people to think,” Church 212 Pastor...
10 Things from a Tribune Tastemaker: Concetta Lovoy Kreps
Left: Concetta Lovoy Kreps, at the Cullman County Museum, holds a "crazy quilt" coverlet owned by the J.P. Young family in 1866 in the...
‘Mary Poppins’ takes off at Wallace State
Mary Poppins (Samantha Drake) watches over the Banks family (L-R): Winifred (Cheyenne Teeling, George (Justin Weygand), Michael (Domenico Brunetti) and Jane (McCoy Cleghorn) (W.C....
Catching up with First Source for Women
The Mobile Unit, front and center at First Source’s fundraising banquet, has become a big, very visible part of the organization’s outreach efforts.
HANCEVILLE -...
Community Note: Happy 100th birthday, Mrs. Wynell Ray Lee!
When The Tribune stopped by to wish her a happy birthday Tuesday, Wynell was proudly wearing a hot pink T-shirt that read “Look Who’s...
10 Things from a Tribune Tastemaker: Will Justice Drake
Poet Will Justice Drake (Photo by Mayce Hodges)
In this creative new weekly series, local author, artist and all-around entertaining and eccentric (not to mention...
2-day 2018 Alabama Gourd Show starts Friday morning in Cullman
2018 Alabama Gourd Show: October 19 & 20, 2018 (Friday and Saturday)
Theme: “Gourds Under The Sea”
Location: Cullman Civic Center, 510 Fifth Ave. SW, Cullman,...
Friends of Frankweiler sponsoring student for WSCC Singers’ 2019 European tour
On Sunday, Friends of Frankweiler President Steven Sides presented a $1,600 check to Tiffany Richter, director of the Wallace State Singers, to sponsor one...
Hanceville High hosts 27th Annual Mud Creek Marching Festival
Band members react during the awards ceremony at Saturday's Mud Creek Marching Festival in Hanceville. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - The 27th...
Files from Yesteryear: 1955
From the Files of 1955:
Saluting – Finis Saint John was born in Cullman, attended the public schools and the Cullman County High School, Marion...
10 Things from a Tribune Tastemaker: Jenna Nelson Culpepper
Clockwise from left: Jenna Nelson Culpepper and her husband, Will Culpepper (courtesy photo); Audrey Hepburn in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (Howell Conant/Paramount); Neil deGrasse Tyson...
Sensory-friendly ‘Mary Poppins’ to take flight
Technical Director Noah Carpenter and Show Director Lauren Salerno are planning what may be north Alabama’s first sensory-friendly theater performance in this year’s production...
COMMUNITY PROFILE: Meet Mrs. Wynell Ray Lee, who will be 100...
Mrs. Wynell Ray Lee (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
On Oct. 24, Mrs. Wynell Ray Lee will celebrate her 100th birthday! She still lives...
Battleground’s Daniel White’s melons break records…again
Daniel White, of Battleground, poses with "Don," his 288-lb., state-record-setting watermelon. (Photo courtesy of Daniel White)
Battleground resident Daniel White’s melons are breaking records- again....
Battleground’s Daniel White’s melons break records…again
Daniel White, of Battleground, poses with "Don," his 288-lb., state-record-setting watermelon. (Photo courtesy of Daniel White)
Battleground resident Daniel White’s melons are breaking records- again....
10 Things from a Tribune Tastemaker: Christine Chamblee Nishimura
Clockwise from left: Christine Chamblee Nishimura (412 Public House); the Bunny Melon cocktail, created by Christine Chamblee Nishimura of 412 Public House (Christine Chamblee...
Files from Yesteryear: 1955
From the files of 1955:
James Ernest Owen, 55, was killed instantly on Friday morning, while working on a forty foot electric pole on Route...
MOVIE REVIEW: Hardy saves lackluster ‘Venom’; 6/10
“Venom” is directed by Reuben Fleischer and stars Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock/Venom. This is the latest edition in the modern wave of comic...
St. Bernard Prep holds Senior Dedication Mass
Front row (l-r): Kim Gao, Mya Agnello, Adrian Smith, Abbot Cletus Meagher, Samantha Silva_Elliot Deep, Phoebe Coccia and Gin Zheng; second row (l-r): Fr....
Files from Yesteryear: 1938
From the Files of 1938:
Mrs. John Traughber, age 45, of Cullman, Route Six, died on June 3rd. Mrs. Traughber, with her husband, were managers...
10 Things from a Tribune Tastemaker: Jock Leonard
Clockwise from left: Jock and Teresa Leonard (Jock Leonard); conference table at Leonard Design made from a tornado-felled tree, milled by Southern Accents; metal...
Community Profile: Meet Ethel “Deannie” Mosley Geiger
Ethel “Deannie” Mosley Geiger (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
Ethel “Deannie” Mosley Geiger was born in 1932 in a town 30 miles east of...
Bring on the bands! 35th annual Cullman County Band Exhibition this...
The Cullman High School Band practices its halftime show this week. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - “It’s Band Exhibition week!” Cullman High...
Bring on the bands! 35th annual Cullman County Band Exhibition this...
The Cullman High School Band practices its halftime show this week. (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - “It’s Band Exhibition week!” Cullman High...
Benefactors Day celebrated at St. Bernard
Left to right: Deacon Tim Vaughn, Most Rev. John M. Quinn, D.D., Most Rev. Robert J. Baker, S.T.D. and Abbot Cletus Meagher, OSB
CULLMAN - The...
‘Nightmare on Old 69’ to depict real-life horrors of drug addiction
GOOD HOPE - Many groups put on horror houses in the days and weeks leading up to Halloween, but Church 212 has decided this...
‘Love Letters in a Box’: Book looks inside long-distance romance in...
This collection of old letters chronicles the communication between Francis Resch and Emma Schwaiger. Photo courtesy E.W. Boening
CULLMAN – In 2011, during a Memorial...
Files from Yesteryear: 1930 and 1936
From the files of 1930:
Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Calloway are in Georgia at the bedside of Mrs. Calloway’s mother, Mrs. Crutchfield, who is ill.
Mr....
The Essence of Autumn on display at The Evelyn Burrow Museum
The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State is hosting The Essence of Autumn, a photography exhibit featuring the work of regional photographers. The exhibition...
Cornerstone Church partners with Good Samaritan
Rev. Joe McNulty of Cornerstone Church (left) presents a check to Good Samaritan Executive Director Jolanda Hutson (right), accompanied by Clinic Administrator Cindy Barnett...
Community Profile: Meet Edna Calvert Graves, 103 years young
Edna Calvert Graves (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
It was winter of 1919 in the new log house. So new, the house had not...
ArtsKids! returns to Wallace State
Area students participate in the SingKids! session of ArtsKids! at Wallace State sing during the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in December 2017.
HANCEVILLE - The...
Daniel Moore Exhibit opens at Evelyn Burrow Museum
Artist Daniel Moore meets a fan during Tuesday night’s opening reception for the Daniel Moore Exhibit at the Evelyn Burrow Museum (Nick Griffin for...
Camp Liberty plans military-themed haunt
Props for the “The Haunt at Camp Liberty” haunted trail at Camp Liberty. (Hayden Hyatt for The Cullman Tribune)
BATTLEGROUND – Battleground’s Camp Liberty has...
COMMUNITY PROFILE: Meet Sarah McCravy Mann
Sarah McCravy Mann (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Young Sarah McCravy Mann was the oldest of five children and grew up on...
Mission Grove Baptist opens food shelf in Berlin
Left to right: Pastor Josh Hogland, Curt Fortner, Zane Robertson, Cindy Alverson, Joe Alverson, Eliza Fortner in front. (Courtesy of Becki Fortner)
BERLIN – Mission Grove...
Daniel Moore exhibition opens Sept. 11 at Evelyn Burrow Museum; ...
The artist Daniel Moore in his New Life Art Gallery in Hoover (Photo by Jerry Siegel)
HANCEVILLE - The Evelyn Burrow Museum is proud to...
Meet the Golden Dixie Chicks
Front left to right: Helen Cary, Valerie Cadle, Hazel Heinze, Becky Hudson; back row: Jeanette Buettner and Lois Dunkle; not pictured: Doris Dake (Christy...
Ty Parker talks about move to Arab
Ty Parker with the Arab Knight, his new school’s mascot. (Photo courtesy Ty Parker)
ARAB - Over the Labor Day weekend, The Tribune caught up...
5th annual Divino Niño Festival this Saturday at the Shrine of...
HANCEVILLE - This Saturday, Sept. 1, the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament near Hanceville will host a pilgrimage day for the celebration of...
‘God is still good!’
Hymnal pages were salvaged from the blaze by firefighters. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN COUNTY - “God is still good!” the Warrior Creek...
Wild game, and games, at annual St. Paul’s cookout
Rev. John Bussman of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church gets soaked at the church’s fifth annual Wild Game Cookout Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. (Christy Perry...
Community Spotlight: Mary Ellen Jones
Mary Ellen Jones (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
It was the early 1930s when the Dust Bowl devastated Oklahoma and caused once hopeful farmers...
Father Bernard Denson, O.S.B., ordained to the priesthood
L-R: Deacon Rhodes Bolster, Bishop Robert Baker, Father Bernard Denson, Abbot Cletus Meagher, Deacon Justin Ward
CULLMAN - On Saturday, July 21, the monastic community...
WSCC Theatre: ‘Mary Poppins’ auditions Aug. 27 for kids ages 9-14
“Mary Poppins” (Walt Disney Pictures/Photofest)
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Theatre program will host auditions for the roles of Jane and Michael Banks...
Cullman Community Theatre returns with ‘The Music Man’
Tyler Skinner (as Harold Hill) and Sarah Jane Skinner (as Marian Paroo), center, during Saturday’s matinee performance of the Cullman Community Theatre’s production of...
Cullman’s Friends of Frankweiler hear from students about recent trip to...
Cullman’s Lexie Marks, left, and Kevin Killen, right, recently visited Germany as ambassadors for Cullman’s Friends of Frankweiler. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN -...
3 St. Bernard Abbey monks profess solemn vows
Br. Dominic Lee, Abbot Cletus Meagher, Br. Pachomius Alvarado, and Br. Paschal Pautler
CULLMAN - It was a grand celebration at St. Bernard Abbey on...
Churches come together for prayer walk at Hanceville schools
After praying at the flagpole in front of the high school and middle school, participants walk toward the elementary school in back. (W.C. Mann...
Bikers visit schools across county to promote prayer, Pledge of Allegiance
Alabama Sons of Liberty Riders President Joe Alverson and his granddaughter kneel beside one of the signs they placed during Saturday’s Cullman County God...
Saturday’s Cullman County ‘God and Country Ride’ to advocate for prayer...
CULLMAN – Saturday will be a big day for the Alabama Sons of Liberty as they, alongside the Christian Motorcycle Association, will be traveling...
COOLFEST draws crowd downtown
Local farmers sold fresh, Cullman-grown produce on Thursday at COOLFEST. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - On a warm Thursday afternoon, Cullmanites came downtown...
COOLFEST starts Thursday afternoon in downtown Cullman
Old-time musician Craig Mann enjoying some cool-of-the-evening front porch time at a festival in Eufaula earlier this year. (courtesy photo)
CULLMAN - COOLFEST is almost...
New Wallace State Dance Program begins this fall, headed by former...
Brooke Desnoës
HANCEVILLE - Brooke Desnoës, founder and artistic director of the Academie Americaine de Danse de Paris, today known as the Académie de l’Art...
Rhythm of the fall: 3 new band directors in Cullman County
Left to right: Bobby Patrick, West Point High School; Jesse James, Hanceville High School; Melanie Gonzales, Good Hope High School (Hayden Hyatt for The...
Friends of Frankweiler welcome Eiflers back to Cullman
Husband and wife professor/physician team, Dr. Dietmar Eifler and Dr. Reingard Eifler are members of the Friends of Cullman in Cullman’s sister city, Frankweiler,...
Shannon McNeal enjoys hometown album release party at Rumors Deli
Cullman native Shannon McNeal was home Friday night for a release party for her new album, “Wilting Flowers and Blooming Dreams.” The event took...
After 31 years, Elaine Fuller retires from Cullman County Museum
Elaine Fuller and her family. L-R: daughter Jenny Malke, husband Wayne Fuller, grandson Casey Harbin, Elaine Fuller, son Jay Fuller and daughter Suzanne Harbin...
Tennessee musician Shannon McNeal coming home to Cullman for album release
Shannon McNeal (courtesy photo)
CULLMAN - After Shannon McNeal graduated from Cullman High School, she moved to Murfreesboro, Tennessee and enrolled at Middle Tennessee State...
Cullman library book club hosts ‘Watervalley’ series author Jeff High
Jeff High, author of the popular “Watervalley” book series, was the guest at Wednesday’s meeting of the Cullman County Public Library Book Club. (Heather...
126th annual singing fills Cullman County district courtroom
Singers and spectators filled Judge Kim Chaney’s district courtroom for the 126th annual Cullman County Courthouse Singing Convention, the last traditional shaped note singing...
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ a fun summer ride: 7/10
Image: Marvel Studios
“Ant-Man and the Wasp,” the sequel to 2015’s “Ant-Man” sees the return of director Peyton Reed, as well as Paul Rudd as...
The beat goes on
Doug Teuscher, assistant director of bands at Cullman High School and Cullman Middle School, instructs students during a pre-band camp practice with percussionists at...
You’re gonna need a bigger pool: ‘Jaws’ brings near-record numbers to...
Almost 350 people came out to see “Jaws” in the outdoor pool at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center Thursday night. (Heather Mann for...
Local author, artist, teacher present live art
Sharon Drake reads “The Reluctant Topiary” while author Ben Johnson South displays illustrations and artist Jack Tupper looks on. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN...
‘Incredibles 2’ a must-see this summer; 8/10
Image credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Writer/director Brad Bird, along with the main voice cast of “The Incredibles,” have returned 14 years later to...
6 months in, Grace Place thriving
For me personally, Grace Place ranks equal to being involved in the Good Samaritan Health Clinic. I receive infinitely more than I give. It...
PROFILES IN FAITH: Northbrook Baptist calls Keith Warden as pastor
Northbrook Baptist Church Pastor Keith Warden (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - After more than a year of searching, Cullman’s Northbrook Baptist Church called...
‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ brings the action, not the characters; Griffin’s...
“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” is directed by J.A. Bayona, stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas-Howard and picks up the loose threads left by “Jurassic...
‘Feeding the body and the soul’: Church 212 starts community garden...
Church 212 members work in the church’s community garden in early June (Photo courtesy Robert Taylor)
GOOD HOPE - Right down County Road 437 from...
Files from Yesteryear: 1940 and 1957
From the Files of 1940:
Lutheran Ladies Aid Meets At Church
On Tuesday afternoon, December 10th, the Lutheran Ladies Aid met at the Lutheran Church. A...
Cullman Community Theatre still seeking actors for ‘The Music Man;’ auditions...
CULLMAN - Wayne Cook, Director of the revived Cullman Community Theatre, has put out a request:
“Well the auditions have begun! We have had some...
Files from Yesteryear: 1905, 1930, 1935 and 1955
From the Files of 1905
There was not more than a third of a crop of strawberries this year.
The little son of Mr. and Mrs....
2nd Fridays returns to downtown Cullman
Cullman High School’s Lindsey Lowery won a free 2nd Fridays booth for her business “Pixie Fudge” in a competition sponsored by the Cullman Area...
Rock the South donations top $139K for 2018
Local organizations received donations from Rock the South Saturday evening. (Photo courtesy Rock the South)
CULLMAN - On Saturday evening, Rock the South (RTS) made...
Rock the South 2018 closes with powerhouse performances
Hank Williams, Jr. and Eric Church closed out Rock the South 2018 Saturday night. (W.C. Mann/Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - It was huge,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1954
From the Files of 1954:
There are seven sets of twins at West Point School this year, including: Ronald and Donald Powell – 7, Judy...
Soggy start no problem for Rock the South
It was rainy early, then cloudy and muggy for the first day of this year's Rock the South festival, but the fans didn't seem...
Newly re-established Cullman Community Theatre holding 1st auditions June 8-9
Wayne Cook speaks in May to a group of local residents interested in community theater. The Cullman Community Theatre's first auditions will be June...
Faith traditions: 2018 Vacation Bible Schools
Many area churches have chosen the “Game On” theme for this year’s Vacation Bible School. (Image courtesy of Lifeway)
Updated 6-4-18
CULLMAN COUNTY - This summer,...
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Deadpool 2’ fun to the end, and beyond: 8/10
“Deadpool 2” stars Ryan Reynolds as the titular character in another R-rated, comic book, action comedy that has some high expectations to live up...
Brushy Pond Founders Day Celebration Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
BREMEN - The Brushy Pond Founders Day Celebration will take place at the Brushy Pond Community Center, 2729 County Road 143, Bremen, AL 35033,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1937 and 1994
From the Files of 1937:
Doctor R.B. Dodson is Commander of the American Legion.
Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Kirtt, who formerly lived at West Point, have...
‘Like Me or Not’: Link director Owens takes on approval addiction
Author Dawn Owens signed copies of her book “Like Me or Not” Tuesday at Yates-Chance Christian Bookstore. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - As...
Files from Yesteryear: 1953
From the Files of 1953
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Miller, of Pennsylvania, are the guests this week of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Helms.
Mr....
Files from Yesteryear: 1953
From the Files of 1953:
Simcoe News
Carl Peak celebrated his birthday on Sunday with a surprise birthday dinner.
Douglas Hill, of Birmingham, spent the weekend with...
Cullman’s community theatre staging a comeback
Recruits for the proposed community theatre board meet with Wayne Cook (far right) after the public meeting. L-R: Melva Jackson (seated), Linda Foley, Cindy...
Wallace State ArtsKids! program to present ‘Annie Kids’ on May 2
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s ArtsKids! program will wrap up this week with the performance of “Annie Kids,” featuring students from third through...
Fairview Theatre Works presents ‘I and You’
In a two-character play set in one room, Macie Burgin and Matthew Baughman shared the stage without a pause for more than an hour....
Files from Yesteryear: 1955
From the Files of 1955
Earnest Swann has gone back to work at the American Bridge Company in Birmingham.
Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Hancock and boys...
Revival of the board game: Local gamers celebrate International Tabletop Day
Local players try out one of the expansion games for “Betrayal at the House on the Hill” on International Tabletop Day at Cullman’s North...
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ lives up to the hype and...
“Avengers: Infinity War” is directed by the Russo brothers, Joe and Anthony, and stars far too many Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) A-listers to name....
