Rain, rain, go away

May 05, 2008

Christie Kulavich

I headed out the the Festival of Murals (page 12 in case you’re following along) on Saturday afternoon, but the rain got there first. When I showed up, vendors were already taking their booths down for fear of the rain. I heard from several people earlier that they checked it out and had a good time. The food was still there, and I was starving, so I grabbed a corndog from the Corn Dog Man. As Kena and I were waiting for a funnel cake for her main man Jim, the sky opened up and dumped a whole lotta rain on the two of us. Boo hoo. On the bright side, I had my one corndog of the year. It was pretty awesome. Here’s Debbie Ingram’s story on the festival: Festival of Murals

After Kena dropped me off, I headed over to Vino Vino (page 17) to check it out. My friend Tim was helping out in the store today, and I hadn’t been to its new location. They’ve got a ton of neat gifts and other things for sale: cookbooks, gourmet food mixes, painted wine glasses, serving plates and utensils, funky magnets, and I can’t forget the tons of wine. I stared at the truffles in the case for so long that I finally gave in and bought four. the were huge and so decadent. I still have two hiding out in my fridge.

The weather was too yucky for me to go to the chitlin festival ... not that I really was excited about it. Guts are not for me.

I didn’t make it that night, but Erin Hitt from our copy desk went to the media basketball game. She said it was a hoot. Here’s a picture from the event:

It’s our very own Jay Hare, Michael Lowe and Lance Griffin.

Check it out

May 02, 2008

Christie Kulavich

Hey everyone.

Discover Wiregrass went out in today’s paper, so make sure to check it out! Didn’t get a copy? You can always stop by the Eagle and I’ll get you one, or shoot me an e-mail and I’ll make sure one finds its way to you.

Come heckle the media

May 01, 2008

Christie Kulavich

Here’s something fun this weekend: A media charity basketball game.

It’s Saturday night at 7 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church gym.

There is an admission fee, but it’s only $5 and $3 for kids 6-12. The money benefits the March of Dimes so it’s all for a good cause.

Some of the Eagle people are playing (reporter Lance Griffin, designer Michael Lowe and photographer Jay Hare), as well as local TV and radio people.

Go out and cheer for the Eagle. Or heckle. Your choice.

Here’s our very own Lance Griffin, rocking it on the basketball court.

This weekend: May 3-4

April 30, 2008

Christie Kulavich

There’s a lot going on in the Wiregrass this weekend.
Here’s what I found in the Eagle’s entertainment calendar:

Dothan
Held in downtown Dothan on Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., the Festival of Murals is showcasing a “Celebration of the Arts” as its theme this year. It will have art activities, crafts for sale, food and entertainment on three stages. Here’s our story on the festival.

First Saturday at Wiregrass Art Museum is holding its art program for kids in conjunction with the festival. It starts at 10:30 a.m.

Dothan Wiregrass Art League is hosting a special china painting event on Saturday at Cultural Arts Center auditorium, 909 S. Saint Andrews St., Dothan, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors will offer supplies, china painters will demonstrate and an exhibit of china painters will be displayed and judged. Lunch is $5 a plate. The event is free to attend, but a fee is charged for demonstrations. Call Peggy Jackson at 671-9874 or 797-2247.

Clio
The Clio Chitlin’ Jamboree is Saturday starting at 9 a.m with a parade that leads to the park. There will be arts, crafts, food and games. Call Judy Riley at 397-4893.

Cottonwood
The 16th annual Downhome Country Fest will be Friday and Saturday in downtown Cottonwood. The festivities begin Friday at 6 p.m. with local entertainment. Saturday will kick off with a breakfast in the Cottonwood Community Room from 6-8:30 a.m. for $5. Line-up for the parade begins at 8 a.m. Entertainment will include gospel and country music. A two-hour “open mic” session will be from 10 a.m. until noon. The day’s event will also include a mule, horse and donkey show and an antique car show.

Hartford
Hartford Fun Day in the Park is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. Events include balloons, free throw, inflatables, face painting, archery, a dunking booth, golf, casting, home run derby, tug of war, live music and more. Games and activities are free, but food will be available for a cost. Proceeds from food sales will be used to purchase new playground equipment.

I’d like to head over to the Festival of Murals and check it out, but I mentioned the celebration of the chitlin and Kena was waaayyyy more excited than I was. I gag easily and I’ve heard chitlins can be quite foul. I’m not sure if I want to pay homage to intestines. 

What is everybody else doing this weekend?

Christie

P.S. Here’s an interesting tidbit: The man in the mural who’s wearing those awesome suspenders happens to work at the Dothan Eagle. Any guesses?

Welcome to the Discover Wiregrass blog

Christie Kulavich

Hi everyone. Welcome to the Discover Wiregrass blog. We’ll try to keep you updated on fun things to do around the area. Most of the stuff you’ll find on here is free, or costs very little to do.

If we attend, we’ll be posting here, too, to tell you how it was and what we saw.

Have any suggestions? Want to add something? E-mail and we’ll get your ideas posted.

Be sure to check Friday’s Dothan Eagle for your copy of Discover Wiregrass.

Christie