This Month's Top 10 Events in Alabama

Participate in one of Alabama's top 10 events of February. You may also click here to see a listing of every event Alabama has to offer this month. Order a 2008 Alabama Calendar of Events African-American Leadership Conference Troy; Feb. 1-2 Celebrate Black History Month with various local and national speakers, breakout sessions for students and adults, and more. 16th Annual Locust Fork Invitational Canoe & Kayak Race Cleveland; Feb. 2 The Alabama Cup is awarded to canoeists and kayakers who have the fastest total score in a series of three races: The Locust Fork Invitational held the first weekend in February; The Mulberry Fork Races held the first weekend in March; and The Locust Fork Whitewater Classic held the last weekend in March. Located at the bridge at King's Bend, north of Cleveland at the Hwy 231/79 split. Parking - $2, Camping - $5. Enjoy a day of family fun with a bonfire too. Food vendor is present. Lifestyles Expo Orange Beach; Feb. 7 The EXPO offers something of interest for all ages. Alabama, Florida and Mississippi residents and winter visitors can learn about “Living in Alabama Communities,” as well as places to see and things to do. The EXPO will provide upbeat information and products that promote healthy living and quality of life for people 50+, their families and grandchildren. An extensive range of services will be offered as well as free health screenings. This is a one-stop to meet exhibitors who provide products and services that will improve your quality of life. Alabama All-State Orchestra Festival Tuscaloosa; Feb. 7-10 Hosted by the Alabama Orchestra Association (of the Alabama Music Educators Association), elementary through high school music students from the state of Alabama compete to be placed in an orchestra conducted by guest conductors from around the country for a weekend of advanced orchestral music playing and performing. Mercedes Marathon & Half-marathon Weekend Birmingham; Feb. 8-10 Celebrate outdoor Alabama during this marathon weekend for runners, walkers and fun-seekers of all ages and skill levels. Race distances include: 5k (3.1 miles), one-mile kids marathon, 26.2 miles, 13.1 miles, and a five-person marathon relay. Other features include a two-day race expo, and award parties from start to finish. Join us in Birmingham to experience a fun-filled athletic weekend of thrilling competition and the pleasurable charm of Southern hospitality from the people who created it, and maybe you will drive home in our Grand Prize, a new Mercedes-Benz going to some lucky qualifier! WLIA Spring Crappie Rodeo Centre; Feb. 15-May 15 Tagged fish tournament offering more than $10,000 in cash and prizes. Sponsored by Weiss Lake Improvement Association and local businesses. Must purchase a "Crappie Rodeo Badge" to receive prizes. Black Heritage Festival Anniston; Feb. 16 Anniston Museum proudly presents the 28th annual Black Heritage Festival, organized by Georgia Calhoun. Students from local schools will compete for cash prizes in the oratory competitions. Vocal and musical performances and a keynote speaker are featured in the event. Vendors with wares and gift items of all types will be present, offering their merchandise for purchase. Mobile Boat Show Mobile; Feb. 21-24 The largest boat show on the Gulf Coast, featuring hundreds of boats and marine accessories – inside, outside and in the water. Also, ski show, fishing and educational seminars. Alabama Music Hall of Fame's Induction Banquet/Awards Show Montgomery; Feb. 22 Induction and awards banquet honoring talented Alabama music achievers, the state of Alabama's Grammy Awards. Performances by music stars from Alabama. Inductions for those whose life work has left a mark on America's music. Contemporary awards given to other talented Alabamians. Black-tie event with dinner and awards/music show. Longhorn World Championship Rodeo Huntsville; Feb. 29-Mar. 2 Colorful opening pageantry that includes a tribute to the American cowboy, both ranch and rodeo, with more than 275 professional cowboys and cowgirls competing in bareback and saddle bronco riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, calf roping and bonus bull riding.

Miss Black and Gold Pageant

The Kappa Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,Inc., is hosting its annual Miss Black and Gold pageant. The pageant will be held at the Ferguson Center Theatre on Sunday, March 9, 2008. The doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the show will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Andy Zipf

D.C. musician Andy Zipf, www.myspace.com/andyzipf, brings the fruits of his most ambitious artistic vision, Pfriends on Pfilm, to Pour in Tuscaloosa, AL on Tuesday night at 8:00 p.m.


With the help of a few friends, Zipf's created a 45 minute live concert experience that's a little different than most shoe gazing troubadours. Still images and old film fuse with live video shot during the concert and are thematically projected onto a screen, while Zipf and his band provide a live soundtrack. Basically, think Sigur Ros meets Damien Rice and the Velvet Underground. You could also just watch this, http://youtube.com/watch?v=OC2mAo3Q7qo

"Pfriends on Pfilm will help to tell my story in a visually stimulating way, and enhance the musical experience for my audience," said Zipf. "I want to make this a unique show for each person that sees it, every night. It's going to be epic, or I'll go home."


Other dates include:


Jan 18 2008 9:00P SOTA Fairfax, Virginia
Jan 19 2008 8:30P The Watershed Lexington, South Carolina
Jan 20 2008 8:00P Village Tavern Charleston, South Carolina
Jan 21 2008 8:00P CJ's Gallery Franklin, Tennessee
Jan 22 2008 8:00P Pour Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Jan 23 2008 8:00P Soundpony Tulsa, Oklahoma
Jan 24 2008 8:00P Front Porch Springfield, Missouri
Jan 25 2008 8:00P Blinks Ames, Iowa
Jan 26 2008 8:00P Uncle Freddy's Gallery Highland, Indiana
Jan 27 2008 6:00P 3rd Floor Fredericksburg, Virginia
Feb 02 2008 7:00P Apple Store - Tysons Corner Mclean, Virginia