ACOUSTIC BLUEGRASS GOSPEL JAM 2-4 pm Shoals Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2011 County Rd 41 (at intersection of Cox Creek), Florence Free refreshments. Come to play, sing, or just listen. All playing levels... facebook.com/10067819998017…

SHOALS SCHOLAR DOLLARS BIDS AND BLUES AUCTION 5 pm Marriott Conference Center, Florence Cost: $30 (includes dinner) Proceeds to fund scholarships to Northwest Shoals Community College and University of North... facebook.com/10067819998017…

HANDY HAPPY HOURS 5 pm On The Rocks, Florence – Lovell-Sledge 6-9 pm Rosie’s Cantina, Florence – The Decoys featuring Christine Ohlman “The Beehive Queen” Stephano’s Southland, Sheffield – Déjà Vu 6:30-9:30 pm Flobama, Florence – Asleep By Ten#handyfest2018

SHOALS PRAISE CHOIR: HE HOLDS ME THROUGH THE STORM Woodmont Baptist Church, 2001 Darby Dr., Florence 7 pm (doors open at 6 pm) Featuring: Elizabeth and Shelley Boatwright * Glenda Brasher * Reneese Puckett Sponsored by: Shoals Praise Choir * Woodmont Baptist Church

HANDY NIGHTS 7-10 pm 306 Barbeque, Florence – Mary Mason Band Lil Capone’s, Florence – Luke Shepherd 8 pm Champy’s, Muscle Shoals – Diedra the Blues Diva 8-11 pm Swampers/Marriott Shoals, Florence – Kenny P 8-mn... facebook.com/10067819998017…

HANDY JAM 9 pm-Until Ricatoni’s Italian Grill, Florence – ALL-STAR JAZZ JAM

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SUNDAY, JULY 29 COLLEGE STREET GOSPEL 2-4 pm College Street Park, Southwest Corner of West College Street and Beverly Avenue, Florence (in case of rain, event will be moved to the Dwelling Place, 919 West... facebook.com/10067819998017…

HANDY AFTERNOONS 3 pm Champy’s, Muscle Shoals – Max Russell & The Shakedown Kings 6-9 pm Stephano’s Southland, Sheffield – Travis Wammack * Microwave Dave #handyfest2018

Thank you Beehive Queen for taking a week off from New York to celebrate the W.C. Handy Music Festival. facebook.com/story.php?stor…

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POST-FESTIVAL EVENTS SATURDAY, AUGUST 04 BACK TO SCHOOL BASH N HARMONY WITH NATURE LITTER-FREE EVENT 10 am-4 pm Michael Community Center, Sheffield Cost: Free with Bounce Houses and other activities for kids!... facebook.com/10067819998017…

We at the festival are saddened to hear of the passing of one of the greats, Aretha Franklin. Thank you for the music.

Most 37-year-olds have outgrown growing pains, but not the W.C. Handy Music Festival! (And we are excited to have that opportunity!) This year’s festival was bigger than ever, with almost 300 events over 10 days. Earlier in the year, we... wchandymusicfestival.org

Congratulations! Everyone go vote for them on the 18th and help a local restaurant get some recognition! facebook.com/permalink.php?…

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Celebrate and honor our great music legends participating in panel discussions on Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Florence/Lauderdale Visitor Center in McFarland Park. 1:00 p.m.Gospel & Soul of... facebook.com/permalink.php?…

Please check out the new and improved festival website with the most up to date event information. Events are being added daily so check often. Brochures and shirts are still being worked on and will be posted as soon as they are... wchandymusicfestival.com/events/

We don't want to rain on anyone's parade....however there is a big change in the parade schedule this year. The Courtin' the Blues Parade normally held on the first Friday of the Festival... facebook.com/permalink.php?…