6 events celebrating Dolly Parton across Alabama
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Since the news of Dolly Parton’s passing, tributes have been pouring in across the country including from right here in Alabama.
While the famed singer in from Tennessee, Parton had plenty of strong connections to our state. Earlier this week, Gov. Kay Ivey directed flags be flown at half-staff through Tuesday, Sep. 1.
There could also soon be a way for drivers to have Dolly’s name on their license plate.
But if you’re wanting to have an experience with other Dolly lovers, here are seven events and celebrations happening across the state.
Songwriters event in Birmingham
- What: The event will highlight + feature a variety of songs from different singers with a focus on Dolly Parton but also including Bonnie Raitt, Carole King, Taylor Swift and more.
- Where: East Lake United Methodist Church | 7753 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35206
- When: Friday, Aug. 28 | 7-9:30PM
- Cost: $10
- More info
Tribute Show in Birmingham
- What: It will include a Dolly Tribute Cabaret + a dance party to follow.
- Where: Pink Lantern | 2400 1st Ave N Ste 1, Birmingham, AL 35203
- When: Friday, Aug. 28 | 9PM
- More info
Memorial movie screenings in Fairhope
- What: There will be a pair of memorial screenings at the Giddens Auditorium including 9 to 5 and Dolly Parton: Here I Am documentary.
- Where: Fairhope Public Library | 501 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532
- When: Wednesday, Sep. 2 | 1:30PM + Thursday, Sep. 3 | 1:30PM
- More info
Drag brunch in Huntsville
- What: Expect high-energy, rhinestoned performances of Dolly’s iconic hits. Come dressed in your best country glam, big hair or Dolly-inspired drag.
- Where: Straight to Ale Brewing | 2610 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL 35805
- When: Sunday, Sep. 27 | 11:30AM
- More info
United Way’s 1 million books celebration in Tuscaloosa
- What: United Way of West Alabama has used the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and is set to celebrate hitting the 1 million books mark this fall
- Where: Tuscaloosa Public Library | 1801 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
- When: Saturday, Oct. 3 | 9AM
- More info
Women of Country Tribute in Wedowee
- What: A full concert tribute to the Women of Country with the Barry Waldrep Band featuring Kelli Johnson performing songs from Dolly Parton + more legends
- Where: 48 West Live | 216 West Broad Street, Wedowee, AL 36278
- When: Saturday, Nov. 28 | 7PM
- Cost: $35+
- More info
