Hervey Folsom
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History comes alive in a variety of ways this fall
You just can’t get away from history. But thank goodness it’s with us. History plays a part in most new movements, issues and presentations. History helps us understand the present → Read More
Teaching American history through songs from 1776
Hearing music has more advantages than people realize. It can motivate exercise, decrease anxiety, aid sleeping patterns and generate creative solutions. As members of the Bienville Chapter of Daughters of → Read More
Piano recital will feature French Impressionist music
Hearing is one thing; really listening is another. Listen closely to the music at next week’s Foothills Piano Festival recital to imagine the images the composers created with their style, → Read More
Calhoun County Community Art Show coming to JSU
There’s a voice to be heard in quality art exhibits, ballet performances and concerts. In art shows, each work speaks through expression. In ballet, there’s a story to be told. → Read More
‘Annie’ and a 90th anniversary for Theatre of Gadsden
The harvest in the arts is large this summer. Thankfully, the number of laborers is also large. Due to spring planning and planting of new ideas, there’s a lot happening → Read More
A new book about classic cars
“It was a time of civil unrest, but to many of us, cars were an escape to a more peaceful environment.” → Read More
Hervey Folsom: Art bikes, student paintings and Don Felder’s guitar
The invitation is out: Come on in to the concert hall, the theater and the art exhibits this month. The arts are expecting you. → Read More
Hervey Folsom: Kids theater, college theater, community theater, professional theater
If you have any doubt that theater communicates on a universal level, you may change your mind after seeing four area upcoming shows. These productions bring messages about morals, commitment, → Read More
Hervey Folsom: Visit theaters of the past and present
The written word, acting and local history intersect next month with a play in Gadsden based on a favorite American novel and a presentation on the entertainment scene from the → Read More
Hervey Folsom: Alabama Bicentennial Quilt on display in Jacksonville
In colder weather, it’s time to enjoy some bright, indoor attractions. This weekend offers three events with three different art forms and venues, all with one goal: to support our → Read More
Hervey Folsom: The tale of three pianos that survived the Jacksonville tornado
This month seems to be a time of fresh starts and new beginnings in area arts. Susie Dempsey’s three pianos have just returned to her Jacksonville home, waiting for new → Read More
Local events feature storytelling with words, paint and music
If words can’t say it all, art and music can. Visual art speaks through its subjects and textures; music can awaken our deepest emotions. → Read More
Knox Concerts celebrates 100 years of Leonard Bernstein
Virtuosity is spotlighted in two ways this month as we applaud people featured in the arts. There’s no doubt that Leonard Bernstein, the subject of the Czech National Symphony Orchestra → Read More
JSU Civic Symphony, Ken Elkins photos and paintings
This month brings to light the works of celebrated composers and an equally celebrated area photographer. The JSU Civic Symphony and an art exhibit at Nunnally’s Noble Frame and Gallery → Read More
From thrilling music to a thrilling novel
“A moment’s insight is sometimes worth a life’s experience.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes. → Read More
The spirits of music, generosity fill the holidays
How can we keep the spirit of Christmas cheer and giving aglow after the last candle grows dim? I have two suggestions: First, follow an Anniston family’s example in creativity → Read More
Church choirs, high school theater celebrate the season
Redemption and hope are the themes of performances in three different venues this month. Two are choral presentations to be given in churches; the third is a drama on stage → Read More
Bright colors and sounds abound for the holidays
The bright lights are going up and the Christmas bells are ringing! Each outdoor holiday display seems more colorful than the one before. But remember, some inside Yule events match → Read More
JSU choirs give free holiday concert today in Anniston
Finding Christmas early in the season is easily possible this week in two ways: Attend JSU’s A Cappella Choir and Chamber Singers concert today at 2:30 p.m. at First United → Read More
Last chance to catch CASTKidz production of ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’
Volunteers who are making holiday events happen are not only in the spirit but working with the spirit on a daily basis, using the performing arts to enhance the excitement → Read More