By Kristin
So there are a few fun things going on in Montgomery in the next few weeks.
April 18th Riverfest In Wetumpka (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Downtown. Free admission. Arts, crafts, food and entertainment including gospel music; visit http://www.wetumpkachamber.com/
Also, the weekend of the 18th is your last chance for a Day out with Thomas in Calera.
Thomas the Tank Engine is set to roll into the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum. Take a ride and enjoy activities at the Imagination Station, including stamps, temporary tattoos and hands-on arts and crafts. Storytelling, jump maze, mini golf, gubble station and live music. http://www.hodrrm.org/
April 24th & 25th is Zoo Weekend 2010 (9:00 am - 6:00 pm)
The annual event at the Zoo! There will be entertainment, games and animals. Everyone can enjoy the many activities, fantastic food and have fun together at an affordable price.
April 24th Kids’ SpringFest’ In Prattville (12:00 - noon - 5:00 pm)
Pratt Park Amphitheater behind Stanley Jenson Stadium. Free fun for the whole family…Enjoy games, music, food & much more! The Prattville Model Boat Club will demonstrate remote control boats at Pratt Pond from noon until 2 p.m. Call 334-361-3640 for more info.
There is also Old Alabama Town. Now is the time to take a walk thru the past (before summer gets here and its too hot to breathe!) And our very own Montgomery Museum of Fine Art. They have a small kid area that is sure to entertain your munchkins for at least an hour!
I blog at here and you should drop by and see all the fun things we did at our week in Gulf Shores...a great thing about living in Montgomery is that its pretty close to everything, Atlanta, the beach, the mountains...its not such a boring town.
~Kristen
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Something to do in your neck of the Woods
By Kristin
Something to get the creative juices flowing...
My girlfriends and I try to do something together every so often. We have been friends since highschool, and since we graduated almost 12 years ago...that is really saying something.
We don't talk on the phone everyday, we all have very busy lives, but we make that time to get together, to refresh our spirits. Sometimes you just need a time out from being Momma, Wife, Girlfriend, Daughter, and Sister.
We decided to try something new last night, and we headed out to Corks and Canvas. They are all over Alabama now, and under different names (Sips and Strokes is another).
For the $30 pricetag, you can BYOB (in my case it was sweet tea) and snacks, and then you are instructed in reproducing a piece of art work. All of the supplies are included, and you have an instructor available who is painting along, answering questions, and assisting as needed.
This is the original painting. With The Waves by Natasha Wescoat. I LOVE it...its so colorful and adventurous.
Well...our painting that we were recreating was based on With the Waves, and it was entitled Funky Tree...because lets face it, that is what it was.
Over the course of two hours, my girlfriends and I put our own creative stamp on this picture. We talked, munched, laughed, compared our masterpeices in progress, and generally had a great time.
Step One....The red, the blue, and the melding of the two.
Step Two...The hills...
Step Three...We penciled in our tree, painted the tree, and then added our circles.
And Voila! My finished product. Funky Tree a la Kristen. We added the colorful brushstrokes at the base of the tree to represent the leaves, and I outlined my tree in black.
Its not exactly perfect. But this is the first time that I have picked up a paintbrush to do anything other than painting a room...so I think I did a pretty good job. We all had such a great experience, and time FLEW by...it was pushing 9pm before we knew it.
This is the perfect activity for date night, or for a group of friends to get together and have a good time. And when you go...come back to tell us about your experience, and show off your MAD skills!
I blog at http://thedevinemrbaileyjackson.blogspot.com/ and I have fun stuff like meal planning (a must for working families!) and stuff going on in our world...drop by and see me sometime!
~Kristen
Something to get the creative juices flowing...
My girlfriends and I try to do something together every so often. We have been friends since highschool, and since we graduated almost 12 years ago...that is really saying something.
We don't talk on the phone everyday, we all have very busy lives, but we make that time to get together, to refresh our spirits. Sometimes you just need a time out from being Momma, Wife, Girlfriend, Daughter, and Sister.
We decided to try something new last night, and we headed out to Corks and Canvas. They are all over Alabama now, and under different names (Sips and Strokes is another).
For the $30 pricetag, you can BYOB (in my case it was sweet tea) and snacks, and then you are instructed in reproducing a piece of art work. All of the supplies are included, and you have an instructor available who is painting along, answering questions, and assisting as needed.
This is the original painting. With The Waves by Natasha Wescoat. I LOVE it...its so colorful and adventurous.
Well...our painting that we were recreating was based on With the Waves, and it was entitled Funky Tree...because lets face it, that is what it was.
Over the course of two hours, my girlfriends and I put our own creative stamp on this picture. We talked, munched, laughed, compared our masterpeices in progress, and generally had a great time.
Step One....The red, the blue, and the melding of the two.
Step Two...The hills...
Step Three...We penciled in our tree, painted the tree, and then added our circles.
And Voila! My finished product. Funky Tree a la Kristen. We added the colorful brushstrokes at the base of the tree to represent the leaves, and I outlined my tree in black. Its not exactly perfect. But this is the first time that I have picked up a paintbrush to do anything other than painting a room...so I think I did a pretty good job. We all had such a great experience, and time FLEW by...it was pushing 9pm before we knew it.
This is the perfect activity for date night, or for a group of friends to get together and have a good time. And when you go...come back to tell us about your experience, and show off your MAD skills!
I blog at http://thedevinemrbaileyjackson.blogspot.com/ and I have fun stuff like meal planning (a must for working families!) and stuff going on in our world...drop by and see me sometime!
~Kristen
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Montgomery Happenings: March
By Kristin
Hello All!
Its that time again...when I assure you that there are indeed fun things that you can do with your family this month in Montgomery.
In the last two weeks, we were struck down by the flu...not the piggy kind. So what is the best medicine to recovering hubby and son? Some quality outdoor time at the Zoo. We ended up going Saturday afternoon...and it was not as warm as I would have liked. But we bundled up and had a good time. Anything was better than another afternoon stuck inside the house.
So lets see...what is happening March 15-30th here in the Tri County Area.
Friday, March 19, 2010 Local Celebrity to Host Movie Premiere in Prattville
Grayson Russell will be at the Carmike Cinema's Premiere of "Diary of A Wimpy Kid." Russell made his debut in "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby." Locally, he starred in McKinnon Motors commercials. He will be signing autographs at 6 p.m. before the showing of the movie.
Saturday March 20th, If you are a fisher, you and the kids can attend the Crappie Masters Weigh-in & Kids Fishing Rodeo
Located at the Alabama Nature Center in Millbrook. The Bass Pro Shops Crappie Masters All American Tournament Trail will host its Alabama Championship and National Qualifying Tournament in Millbrook on March 20, 2010. Tournament waters will be the Alabama River from Goldstar Park in Wetumpka to the down river side of Swift Creek near Autuagville. Daily weigh-ins will be held at Lanark home of AWF and the Alabama Nature Center, at the Lanark Pavilion. AWF will also host a kid's fishing rodeo at Lanark in conjunction with the event.
Friday, March 26th You can head out to Cooter's Pond in Prattville for the City of Prattville's Movie Under The Stars
"Planet 51" begins at dusk and will be shown on a giant 30-foot movie screen. $5 large pizzas and popcorn available, or bring your own food and drinks. Event is in conjunction with the upcoming Fountain City Arts Festival.
Get your tickets for The Greatest Show on Earth! The Ringling Brothers are coming to town! At the Garrett Coliseum from Thursday, Mar 25th thru Sunday, Mar 28th.
Maxwell AFB Open House and Air Show 2010
Saturday and Sunday, March 27 & 28th from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Free!
Air Force Thunderbirds, US Army Golden Knights parachute team, aerial demonstrations, aircraft displays, food, vendors and more. The show, which is free and open to the public, provides a rare opportunity to see a number of current and vintage aircraft in one place, at one time, Colonel Mahan said. Attendees will be able to roam approximately 30 acres of aircraft and exhibits, ranging from massive cargo planes to nimble fighter jets.
As previously mentioned, Jasmine Hill Gardens And Outdoor Museum is now Open For Spring, on the Weekends.
"Nobody" by Richard Aellen is playing in March at ASF, from March 12 - 28, 2010.
Coming next month, The Montgomery Zoo Weekend will be Saturday, April 24th and Sunday, April 25th, 2010. This popular two-day event will run from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm both days.
And mark your April Calendar for some out of town fun...Head up to the lovely little town of Calera for A Day out with Thomas!
Thomas will be visiting the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum April 9, 10, 11, 17, 18. Day Out With Thomas™ is a family event that offers aspiring engineers and their families the unique opportunity to take a ride with the classic storybook engine, Thomas the Tank Engine™ at regional heritage railroads across the country.
I hope there is something fun that you can plan to do with your family.
I blog at http://thedevinemrbaileyjackson.blogspot.com/ and I have fun stuff like meal planning (a must for working families!) and stuff going on in our world...drop by and see me sometime!
~Kristen
Hello All!
Its that time again...when I assure you that there are indeed fun things that you can do with your family this month in Montgomery.
In the last two weeks, we were struck down by the flu...not the piggy kind. So what is the best medicine to recovering hubby and son? Some quality outdoor time at the Zoo. We ended up going Saturday afternoon...and it was not as warm as I would have liked. But we bundled up and had a good time. Anything was better than another afternoon stuck inside the house.
So lets see...what is happening March 15-30th here in the Tri County Area.
Friday, March 19, 2010 Local Celebrity to Host Movie Premiere in Prattville
Grayson Russell will be at the Carmike Cinema's Premiere of "Diary of A Wimpy Kid." Russell made his debut in "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby." Locally, he starred in McKinnon Motors commercials. He will be signing autographs at 6 p.m. before the showing of the movie.
Saturday March 20th, If you are a fisher, you and the kids can attend the Crappie Masters Weigh-in & Kids Fishing Rodeo
Located at the Alabama Nature Center in Millbrook. The Bass Pro Shops Crappie Masters All American Tournament Trail will host its Alabama Championship and National Qualifying Tournament in Millbrook on March 20, 2010. Tournament waters will be the Alabama River from Goldstar Park in Wetumpka to the down river side of Swift Creek near Autuagville. Daily weigh-ins will be held at Lanark home of AWF and the Alabama Nature Center, at the Lanark Pavilion. AWF will also host a kid's fishing rodeo at Lanark in conjunction with the event.
Friday, March 26th You can head out to Cooter's Pond in Prattville for the City of Prattville's Movie Under The Stars
"Planet 51" begins at dusk and will be shown on a giant 30-foot movie screen. $5 large pizzas and popcorn available, or bring your own food and drinks. Event is in conjunction with the upcoming Fountain City Arts Festival.
Get your tickets for The Greatest Show on Earth! The Ringling Brothers are coming to town! At the Garrett Coliseum from Thursday, Mar 25th thru Sunday, Mar 28th.
Maxwell AFB Open House and Air Show 2010
Saturday and Sunday, March 27 & 28th from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Free!
Air Force Thunderbirds, US Army Golden Knights parachute team, aerial demonstrations, aircraft displays, food, vendors and more. The show, which is free and open to the public, provides a rare opportunity to see a number of current and vintage aircraft in one place, at one time, Colonel Mahan said. Attendees will be able to roam approximately 30 acres of aircraft and exhibits, ranging from massive cargo planes to nimble fighter jets.
As previously mentioned, Jasmine Hill Gardens And Outdoor Museum is now Open For Spring, on the Weekends.
"Nobody" by Richard Aellen is playing in March at ASF, from March 12 - 28, 2010.
Coming next month, The Montgomery Zoo Weekend will be Saturday, April 24th and Sunday, April 25th, 2010. This popular two-day event will run from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm both days.
And mark your April Calendar for some out of town fun...Head up to the lovely little town of Calera for A Day out with Thomas!
Thomas will be visiting the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum April 9, 10, 11, 17, 18. Day Out With Thomas™ is a family event that offers aspiring engineers and their families the unique opportunity to take a ride with the classic storybook engine, Thomas the Tank Engine™ at regional heritage railroads across the country.
I hope there is something fun that you can plan to do with your family.
I blog at http://thedevinemrbaileyjackson.blogspot.com/ and I have fun stuff like meal planning (a must for working families!) and stuff going on in our world...drop by and see me sometime!
~Kristen
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Montgomery Happenings
By Kristin
Hello, Hello.
It seems introductions are in order. My name is Kristen. I live in Montgomery, with my husband, son, and son #2 on the way. My Hubby is active duty AirForce, and I work 40 hrs a week in an office of a family owned business. Fun Stuff. Hubby is also in school at night completing his nursing degree, and I am heading back to school in August to complete my Alternative Masters in Education. That's right folks...they are going to let me loose in a classroom with children. Scary stuff.
The comment I heard most when growing up was..."There is nothing to do in Montgomery." Well, that is not exactly true. There are always things going on here and there, it just depends on where your interests lie.
So that is what I will be blogging about here on Alabama Bloggers. The fun and snazzy things happening here in the Gump. Most of this will be family oriented, but there will be some fun adult tidbits as well. (Because my parents are local and they love my child, they kidnap him every other friday night, so Hubby & I can have "date night"...I love my parents!)
So lets see...what is happening March 1-15 here in the Tri County Area.
If you have children, you know it gets expensive keeping them in clothes.
So you should check out Kids Carousel! Its a twice a year consignment sale.
Saturday, February 27th thru Saturday - March 6. Check the webiste for times, and directions.
In celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, go barefoot for The Big Read!
Guest reader Sam Wallace, adjunct theater professor at AUM, will give theatrical interpretations of "Green Eggs and Ham" and "The Foot Book," followed by a footprint tracing activity. Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Governor's Square Branch Library. Free!
The Alabama Dance Theatre presents "Peter Pan"
Friday, March 5, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 2:30 PM
Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 2:30 PM
Tickets $10-$25. $10 for children ages 12 and under.
Jasmine Hill Gardens And Outdoor Museum is now Open For Spring --On the Weekends
Adults $7, children 6-12,$5 and children under 6 are free.
Playing in March at ASF, from March 12 - 28, 2010.
"Nobody" by Richard Aellen. Oh...and just a hint for you young people. ASF has super low rates for the 25 & under crowd...that was how they got me hooked. Hubby & I go several times a year because I went to a few shows on the cheap and fell in LOVE with live theater.
A pair of down-on-their-luck African-American vaudevillians can't catch a break until they do the unthinkable - don blackface. This provocative new musical story is based on the tempestuous lives of Bert Williams and George Walker, who broke racial barriers by portraying racial stereotypes. This production is recommended for mature audiences only, due to strong language and adult situations.
Now if the music scene is your thing...I suggest heading over to the Montgomery Advertiser's website. They have LOADS of information on bands that will be playing all over town. You can browse by date, or just click on Music under Category. There is plenty to choose from.
Also, don't forget that we have a fantastic Zoo here in our own backyard!
The Montgomery Zoo is open year round with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day. The zoo opens at 9:00 am and closes at 5:00 pm. My family invests in the Annual Zoo Pass, just because the 3 year old LOVES the animals, and its great exercise for me. You can also take your own drinks and snacks. Plus, if you go more than once a year, it quickly pays for itself. (Family membership is $50, or $10 per adult, $7 per child) You can also get dicounts at zoo's nationwide, so it saves you a few bucks.
Later in March...so you can mark your calendar early.
I have to plug it a little early, since Hubby is in meetings about this daily now.
Maxwell AFB Open House and Air Show 2010
Saturday and Sunday, March 27 & 28th from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Free!
Air Force Thunderbirds, US Army Golden Knights parachute team, aerial demonstrations, aircraft displays, food, vendors and more.
Also...now is the time to get your tickets for The Greatest Show on Earth! The Ringling Brothers are coming to town! At the Garrett Coliseum from Thursday, Mar 25th thru Sunday, Mar 28th
That is it folks. Anything here of interest to you? Was there something you wanted to see more or less of? I did not include any church type activities, because that is something pretty personal, and if you attend church, you tend to know what is going on there. I also did not include any type of softball, or little league type items for the same reason. Those type of functions have a heart and mind of their own, and I cannot wait to enroll my little one in Tee Ball. Its going to be a riot!
I blog at http://thedevinemrbaileyjackson.blogspot.com and I have fun stuff like meal planning (a must for working families!) and stuff going on in our world...drop by and see me sometime!
~Kristen
Me and the almost 3 yr old, during the February Blizzard
Hello, Hello.
It seems introductions are in order. My name is Kristen. I live in Montgomery, with my husband, son, and son #2 on the way. My Hubby is active duty AirForce, and I work 40 hrs a week in an office of a family owned business. Fun Stuff. Hubby is also in school at night completing his nursing degree, and I am heading back to school in August to complete my Alternative Masters in Education. That's right folks...they are going to let me loose in a classroom with children. Scary stuff.
The comment I heard most when growing up was..."There is nothing to do in Montgomery." Well, that is not exactly true. There are always things going on here and there, it just depends on where your interests lie.
So that is what I will be blogging about here on Alabama Bloggers. The fun and snazzy things happening here in the Gump. Most of this will be family oriented, but there will be some fun adult tidbits as well. (Because my parents are local and they love my child, they kidnap him every other friday night, so Hubby & I can have "date night"...I love my parents!)
So lets see...what is happening March 1-15 here in the Tri County Area.
If you have children, you know it gets expensive keeping them in clothes.
So you should check out Kids Carousel! Its a twice a year consignment sale.
Saturday, February 27th thru Saturday - March 6. Check the webiste for times, and directions.
In celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, go barefoot for The Big Read!
Guest reader Sam Wallace, adjunct theater professor at AUM, will give theatrical interpretations of "Green Eggs and Ham" and "The Foot Book," followed by a footprint tracing activity. Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Governor's Square Branch Library. Free!
The Alabama Dance Theatre presents "Peter Pan"
Friday, March 5, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 2:30 PM
Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 2:30 PM
Tickets $10-$25. $10 for children ages 12 and under.
Jasmine Hill Gardens And Outdoor Museum is now Open For Spring --On the Weekends
Adults $7, children 6-12,$5 and children under 6 are free.
Playing in March at ASF, from March 12 - 28, 2010.
"Nobody" by Richard Aellen. Oh...and just a hint for you young people. ASF has super low rates for the 25 & under crowd...that was how they got me hooked. Hubby & I go several times a year because I went to a few shows on the cheap and fell in LOVE with live theater.
A pair of down-on-their-luck African-American vaudevillians can't catch a break until they do the unthinkable - don blackface. This provocative new musical story is based on the tempestuous lives of Bert Williams and George Walker, who broke racial barriers by portraying racial stereotypes. This production is recommended for mature audiences only, due to strong language and adult situations.
Now if the music scene is your thing...I suggest heading over to the Montgomery Advertiser's website. They have LOADS of information on bands that will be playing all over town. You can browse by date, or just click on Music under Category. There is plenty to choose from.
Also, don't forget that we have a fantastic Zoo here in our own backyard!
The Montgomery Zoo is open year round with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day. The zoo opens at 9:00 am and closes at 5:00 pm. My family invests in the Annual Zoo Pass, just because the 3 year old LOVES the animals, and its great exercise for me. You can also take your own drinks and snacks. Plus, if you go more than once a year, it quickly pays for itself. (Family membership is $50, or $10 per adult, $7 per child) You can also get dicounts at zoo's nationwide, so it saves you a few bucks.
Later in March...so you can mark your calendar early.
I have to plug it a little early, since Hubby is in meetings about this daily now.
Maxwell AFB Open House and Air Show 2010
Saturday and Sunday, March 27 & 28th from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Free!
Air Force Thunderbirds, US Army Golden Knights parachute team, aerial demonstrations, aircraft displays, food, vendors and more.
Also...now is the time to get your tickets for The Greatest Show on Earth! The Ringling Brothers are coming to town! At the Garrett Coliseum from Thursday, Mar 25th thru Sunday, Mar 28th
That is it folks. Anything here of interest to you? Was there something you wanted to see more or less of? I did not include any church type activities, because that is something pretty personal, and if you attend church, you tend to know what is going on there. I also did not include any type of softball, or little league type items for the same reason. Those type of functions have a heart and mind of their own, and I cannot wait to enroll my little one in Tee Ball. Its going to be a riot!
I blog at http://thedevinemrbaileyjackson.blogspot.com and I have fun stuff like meal planning (a must for working families!) and stuff going on in our world...drop by and see me sometime!
~Kristen
Me and the almost 3 yr old, during the February Blizzard
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