Author: Laura Ross

General Assignment Reporter / MMJ

WAKA Action 8 News is accepting applications for a General Assignment Reporter/MMJ position for the local CBS affiliate, WAKA CBS 8, and the local ABC affiliate, WNCF ABC 32, in Montgomery, AL. The person hired must be creative and energetic. At least one year of reporting experience in television news, either as a specialized or general assignment reporter, is strongly…

South Montgomery County Academy’s Haunted Hayride in the Forest

Can you survive the HAUNTED BARN in the forest? Don’t miss the world famous Haunted Hayride in the Forest and the NEW Haunted Barn in the Forest at the annual South Montgomery County Academy’s Haunted Hayride. The tradition continues October 17-18, 23-25, 30-31 and Nov. 1. Admission is $10.00. Gates open at 6:30 and close at 12:00 am Friday &…

Spice up Your Marriage: Date Night

Dr. Gary Chapman, world-renowned speaker and author of The 5 Love Languages will headline “Spice Up Your Marriage: Date Night,” an event designed to equip and encourage married couples in a fun, engaging evening of music, comedy and inspiration on Tuesday, November 10 at 7 pm. Joining Chapman for this unique event will be Michael O‘Brien, former lead singer of…

Murder at Cafe Noir

Oct. 30 – Nov. 1. Pure Artistry Literary Cafe presents the most popular mystery dinner show in the country, David Landau’s “Murder at Cafe Noir” directed by Ray Hatch. Murder at Cafe Noir is an off-beat mystery homage to the movies of the Bogart era. It is also a genuine mystery which breaks the “fourth wall” of theater. Oct. 30…

The Harvest Table

Don’t miss EAT South’s Fall Farm Feast featuring the chefs of Central restaurant, Chef Randy Gresham and Maggie Gibbs on Thursday, October 29th. Cocktails are at 6 p.m., dinner and auction at 7 p.m. with homemade desserts to follow. Tickets are $100 and may be purchased online.

Governor’s Mansion Presents “To Kill A Mockingbird”

Take in the 1962 classic, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” the way it was meant to be seen – on the big screen at the historic Capri Theatre in midtown Montgomery. This one-night screening on Oct. 29 will be presented by the Friends of the Alabama Governor’s Mansion and proceeds will benefit preservation efforts at the mansion. A reception featuring “Mockingbird”…

Celtic Woman

Global music phenomenon, Celtic Woman, announces their 10th Anniversary World Tour. Celtic Woman is a musical ensemble and stage show, which incorporates both traditional Irish music and modern songs done with a Celtic twist. They will be performing on Thursday, October 29 at 7 pm at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. Ticket prices vary.

2nd Annual Art in the Dark

The 2nd Annual Art in the Dark event will be held on Thursday, October 29 from 6-9 pm. The Art in the Dark event began as a project of the Torchbearers Class VI as a way to inform young professionals on the opportunities to explore the arts in Montgomery, AL. Artists from across the River Region will be displaying and…

Tedeschi Trucks Band

The Tedeschi Trucks Band, formerly known as the Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band, is a blues-rock group based in Jacksonville. Their debut album, Revelator, won the 2012 Grammy Award for Best Blues Album. They will be performing at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre on Friday, October 23 beginning at 8 pm.

Art In Concert

The Futurebirds will perform at this year‘s Art in Concert on Friday, October 16 at 7pm. The doors will open at 6 P.M. and DJ Kevin Nutt will open the show at 7 P.M. The Futurebirds will go on at 8 P.M. Get your tickets now until October 15 at www.mmfa.org or call 334.240.4333. The cost is $10.00 in advance…