From the West Alabama Newsroom– An art gallery in downtown Selma is featuring the work of a Gee’s Bend quilter. Cathy Mooney comes from a proud line of Gee’s Bend quilters. Her “Stitched Up” exhibit will be on display at Gallery 905 for the next two months. The opening reception for the exhibit is Thursday night from 5:30 to 7….
From the West Alabama Newsroom– If you like history — and you like the great outdoors — there’s a place in Wilcox County — you’ll want to check out. The Gees Bend community — is a great place to take in the natural beauty of Alabama — and learn about a colorful piece of the state’s history. Residents are renowned…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Preparations are underway for the annual celebration that showcases Wilcox County’s — Gee’s Bend community — and the artform that made the area famous. The folks in Gee’s Bend are getting ready to host the 3rd Annual Airing-of-the-Quilts-Festival. Quilt making is an artform that’s been sown into the fabric of the Gee’s Bend community. Today…
