FOOD & DRINK
Slim Chickens donates over $1.5K to The Link
CULLMAN, Ala. – During the early months of 2024, the management and staff at Slim Chickens in Cullman started searching for ways to give back to the community and make a difference in the lives of patrons. The restaurant began a “Share the Love” campaign, with $1 of every chicken and waffles purchase in February set aside for The Link of Cullman County. The Link is a nonprofit resource for struggling community members and families. Recently, thanks to the campaign, Slim Chickens donated more than $1,500 to The Link. One of the restaurant’s owners, Jessie Barrett, handed over a check...
Book takes deep dive into history of Decatur staple
The Princess in Decatur began as a livery stable back in 1887. Since then it's morphed into a theatre, survived a couple of near-death experiences, and now is an important stop for everything from theatre companies to comedians to musicians.
SBP Drama puts on ‘Wonderland!’
CULLMAN, Ala. – On April 27 and 28, Saint Bernard Prep’s Drama Department put on “Wonderland!,” an adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Despite the necessity of last-minute changes and the challenges of a small cast doubling as backstage crew, the team led the audience on a fun adventure through the looking glass. English teacher Kirsten Dickerson directed, and John Caples oversaw the technical side of the production.
New Book Celebrates Decatur's Grand Old Dame
Decatur’s Princess Theatre began as a livery stable in 1887 and is now a vibrant hub for performing artists. The new book The Princess Theatre, A Grand Old Dame, tells its history through stories and photographs. A book launch event is set for Friday, May 3rd featuring Sean Dietrich a/k/a Sean of the South. The book’s author, Melissa Ford Thornton, and contributing writer, author Peggy Allen Towns, joined Ginny Kennedy to share some of the fascinating tales behind this historic landmark. More information is available at www.princesstheatre.org or by calling (256) 350-1745.
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