Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy receives $1.1M for preservation
🧵 QUILTING LEGACY: One of Alabama's major Civil Rights + folk art landmarks is getting $1.15 million to help strengthen its facilities.
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Alabama native rising as new international opera star
🎤 OPERA SINGER: South Alabama graduate Nicholas Brownlee has become an international star on the opera stage.
Alabama record store ranked among the best in the South
🎧 BEST RECORD STORES IN THE SOUTH: Alabama's own Seasick Records got the nod from Southern Living.
Alabama native Pynk Beard scores 2026 Emmy nomination
🏆 🩷 EMMY NOMINEE: Birmingham native Sebastian Kole (aka Pynk Beard) landed a 2026 Emmy nomination for his original song featured in Prime Video's "Spider-Noir." Congrats, Pynk Beard!
Alabama native shines in America’s Got Talent debut
🌟 AMERICA'S GOT TALENT: Laurel Taylor shined on the national stage Tuesday night as half of the duo Butter & Grit.
Alabama Music Hall of Fame adds new ‘Microwave Dave’ exhibit
♬ CELEBRATING MICROWAVE DAVE: The late North Alabama musician will be honored with an exhibit at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.
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Quilt Studio & Pantry announces grand opening celebration at Gee’s Bend
🧵 NEW QUILT STUDIO: The grand opening is set for July 18, featuring live demonstrations, quilt sales and more.
Mobile’s new Regions Arena announces first show
🌟 MATT MATTHEWS: The comedian + singer from Alabama will be performing at Regions Arena's grand opening celebration on March 6.
Southeast Alabama Community Theatre breaks ground on new facility in Dothan
🎭 COMMUNITY THEATRE: The new facility in the Wiregrass will be used to expand access to arts + educational programming.
Red Clay Strays play surprise show for Camp ASCCA
🎸 CAMP ASCCA SURPRISE: The Red Clay Strays returned to Alabama’s Special Camp for Children and Adults for a surprise show Tuesday night.