2016 Helen Keller Festival Brochure

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The birth and early life of Helen Adams
Keller was not particularly significant as
she was born a normal child to Captain
Arthur Keller and his wife. She was a
descendent of prominent people but
that did not make her special. It was not
until she was nineteen months of age
that her life and the lives of thousands of
others to follow would be impacted by a
series of remarkable events. At
nineteen months, Helen contracted a
high fever and her life became one of darkness as she lost the ability to hear, see and
speak.Those around Helen were quick to assume that her mental capacity was
affected and she became a child ignored in many ways including the need for
discipline.
When Helen was almost seven years old, Anne Sullivan came to Tuscumbia to be her
teacher. Miss Sullivan was only twenty years old and a graduate of Perkins Institute
for the Blind. She was stricken by blindness as a child but through a series of
operations, had regained partial sight. From that day in March 1887, the two became
inseparable until Anne died in 1936. The miracle of communications is attributed both
to Anne’s stubbornness and commitment to her task and Helen’s intellectual capacity
and self-motivation. The famous pump scene where the miracle took place is a
popular stopping place for visitors from throughout the world and is the centerpiece of
William Gibson’s play, The Miracle Worker, which is performed each summer on the
grounds of the Keller home.
From that miracle, Helen Keller went on to become a great and effective
spokesperson for deaf and blind causes, not only in the United States, but throughout
the world. Miss Keller was the first deaf/blind person to graduate from college,
receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude in 1903. Although this was the end of
her formal schooling, she received honorary doctoral degrees from Temple University
and Harvard University and from the Universities of Glasgow, Scotland, Berlin,
Germany; Delhi, India; and Witwaters and Johannesburg, South Africa.
While a student at Radcliffe, Helen began a literary career which would continue for
50 years. In 1902, “The Story of My Life” appeared in book form and would be
translated into more than 50 languages. An extremely versatile woman, she would
later perform in motion picture films. Miss Keller’s film biography won an “Oscar” from
the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1955. Her friends were actors,
inventors, presidents and other world leaders. Her friend, Mark Twain, said, “The two
most interesting characters of the 19th century are Napoleon and Helen Keller”. Miss
Keller inspired Lions International to involvement in their renowned sight program
and she worked as a staff member for the American Foundation for the Blind.
Her birthplace, “Ivy Green”, was made a permanent shrine in 1954.
She died on June 1, 1968 just a few weeks short of her 88th birthday.
The Helen Keller Festival began in 1979 as a tribute to the life of Helen Keller.
WWW.HELENKELLERFESTIVAL.COM
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General Information
WHAT TO BRING: Visitors to the Helen Keller Festival should bring a lawn chair
to most festival events. A first aid tent, sponsored by Helen Keller Hospital, will be
located on the east side of Spring Park on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
No Alcohol Beverages or Coolers.
FREE SHUTTLE BUSES: Free shuttle bus service will be provided Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday. Bus service will be available before and after the concert
on Saturday night. HANDICAP SHUTTLES AVAILABLE
TROLLEY: Runs every 15 minutes
Friday
Noon until 9p.m.
Saturday 9a.m. until 30 minutes after show
Sunday
9:15a.m. until 4p.m.
STOPS:
Stop 1 - Water St. (At the courthouse)
Stop 2 - Indian St. (Between Almond/Commons across from birthplace)
Stop 3 - Calvary Baptist Church on Commons
Stop 4 - Deshler High School on Commons
Stop 5 - Broad St. (1st Presbyterian Church parking lot)
Last Stop - Spring Park
PUBLIC PARKING: - Parking in Spring Park is very limited. There will be no
public parking inside the park except in the west parking lot which can be entered
from Old Lee Highway. There will be limited handicapped parking on the east side
of the park by entering at Spring Street, off Woodmont Dr. Please consider riding
the free festival shuttle buses that are handicapped accessible.
REST ROOMS: Temporary restroom facilities will be provided throughout the
festival where permanent ones do not exist.
PETS: NO DOGS OR OTHER PETS ALLOWED IN SPRING PARK (except those
assisting the handicapped).
LOST AND FOUND: Located at the Tuscumbia Police Department.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Birth & Life of Helen Keller......................................................................................1
General Information ................................................................................................2
Ticket info / T-Shirts / Keller Kids ............................................................................3
Education Events / Imagination Station ...............................................................4-5
Special Events ........................................................................................................6
Art Show / Sporting Events / Art Show Winners......................................................7
Schedule of Events / Award of Courage.................................................................8
Schedule of Events / Grand Marshall .................................................................9
Biography / Spring Park Map ...........................................................................10-11
Daily Schedule / Entertainers Biographies.......................................................12-16
Area Restaurants ..................................................................................................17
Area Lodging.........................................................................................................18
Gold / Silver / Bronze / Ivy Sponsors ....................................................................19
Board of Directors .......................................................................Inside Front Cover
City of Tuscumbia, Colbert County Commission ........................Inside Back Cover
INFORMATION: Colbert County Tourism Board @ 256.383.0783
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Ticket Information
Many of the events staged during the Helen Keller Festival are open to the public and
require no admission. However, some events charge an entry of admission fee. An
information tent will be set up across the street from the Helen Keller home on North
Commons during the festival week for additional information.
TICKETED ENTRY INTO THE SPRING PARK STAGE AREA
GATES OPEN: FRIDAY 4p.m. / SATURDAY 11a.m.
Events in the park stage area Friday & Saturday only are $5.00 (10 & under free)
T-Shirt Information
NELLIE MAE’S
$10
Main St., Tuscumbia
HELEN KELLER HOSPITAL
Tuscumbia/Sheffield
BASSE TRADING
E. Sixth St., Tuscumbia
Produced by
SUPERIOR PRINT SOLUTIONS
114 E. 5th Street, Tuscumbia
256.314.4443
Keller Kids
KELLER KIDS DAY.....................................................................9:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.
Multi Purpose Center, N. High Street, Tuscumbia
KELLER KIDS PARADE ...........................................................Thursday, June 23rd
Deshler High School by red & white sign at front
Line up at 5p.m. / Parade at 6p.m.
KELLER KIDS is the disability-education outreach of the annual Helen Keller
Festival. In its 20th year, Keller Kids program offers elementary school children
(4, 5, 6 grades) the opportunity to learn about the everyday life of persons who
are hearing impaired and/or blind. This fun filled day of hands-on educational
experiences include a Keller Kids t-shirt and lunch. Keller Kids graduates may
participate in the festival parade Thursday, June 23rd. FREE EVENT!!!
For information: Contact Linda Cole @ 256.383.3503
Welcome on behalf of
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF TUSCUMBIA
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Educational Events
TOURS OF IVY GREEN: The Helen Keller
home and grounds are open Monday
through Saturday 8:30a - 4:00p.
Special opening Sunday Noon - 4:00p.
See the home where Helen Keller lived and the
cottage where Anne Sullivan took young Helen
to teach her to communicate and the famous
well pump where the “miracle” happened.
Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors & AAA
cardholders, $3 children
300 N. Commons W., Tuscumbia. / Gift Shop Available / 256.383.4066
www.helenkellerbirthplace.org
THE MIRACLE WORKER PLAY
William Gibson’s powerful drama depicting the
early life of Helen Keller and the “miracle” that
occurred at the pump. The production is in the
54th year at Ivy Green, Helen Keller’s home.
“The Miracle Worker” play is performed on Friday
And Saturday evenings only, June 3rd - July 9th.
Gates open at 6:30p.m. for a tour of home & grounds.
Play begins at 8p.m. Ticket Information: 256.383.4066
Reserved Seats $15. General Admission $10 Each performance signed for hearing impaired.
Saturday, June 25th................... 9a.m. until 6p.m.
IMAGINATION STATION
Fun, creative, hands-on activities will keep any child busy. Children will participate
in activities and crafts, as well as hands on exhibits to help children understand
the day to day life of a person with hearing and vision disability. Imagination
Station is located on the North Bank near the main entrance. Crafts are free to all
children.
ABILITY PLAY, June 24th at AIDB Shoals Regional Center.
Crafts, fun-foods, music and games will be lead by deaf and blind adults for the
children of the Alabama Deaf-Blind Multidisabled Association (ADBMA) only.
CALL FOR DETAILS/SCHEDULE 256.383.3503
Tennessee Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
From Infancy To Young Adult
“Treating your children as our own”
Pam Doyle 256.314.4443
Helen Keller Hospital
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LONG-LEWIS
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RENTALS
Educational Events
HELEN KELLER LIBRARY - Book Sale. Be sure to visit the library for great deals
on books. Funds support the library. Friday, June 24th. / 10a until 4p.m.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Helen Keller Library, 511 N. Main St., Tuscumbia
256.383.7065
WALKING TOUR OF TUSCUMBIA
10a.m. Saturday, June 25th
A guided tour of historic downtown and nearby vicinity, featuring homes and
churches. Departs from Coldwater Books corner of 6th and Main Streets.
Saturday’s tour will end at historic First Presbyterian Church where Helen Keller
was baptized, and her family worshiped.
Followed with a Mini Piano Concert in tribute to
Helen Keller by Dinie Stone. Children Invited!
Tours are Free and approximately 1 hour easy walking.
For Information: 256.383.0783
Sponsored by Colbert County Historical Landmarks
and Colbert County Tourism
THE LOG CABIN, Coldwater Stagecoach Stop
(Overlooking beautiful Spring Park) 302 S. Dickson Street.
This pioneer log building dates from about 1815 and is one of the town’s earliest
structures.
Open for tours on Saturday, June 25th / 10a.m. until 4p.m.
Sunday, June 26th / 1p.m. until 4p.m.
No Charge - Donations appreciated - 256.383.0783
Sponsored by Colbert Historical Landmarks Foundation
CEMETERY TOURS, Historic Glencoe Cemetery (Keller & McDonald family
cemetery) will be available for touring Monday - Friday, June 20th-24th between
the hours of 9a.m. - 4p.m. at Vulcan Rock Quarry / 23314 Hwy 72 West.
256.383.7884 Sponsored by Colbert County Historical Landmarks Foundation & Vulcan Materials
TUSCUMBIA DEPOT MUSEUM
Tuesday - Thursday
9a.m. until 3p.m.
Friday - Saturday
10a.m. until 5p.m.
Admission $2 / 204 West 5th Street / 256.389.1357
SHOALS MODEL RAILROADERS DISPLAY (Next door to the Depot)
Friday, Saturday
10a.m. until 5p.m.
NO Charge / Bill Reynolds / 256.383.2155
AL Bliss Bistro and Boutique / Foodland / NWSCC
Allstate - Theresa Rogers / Martin Abroms
Ameripride Services / Nellie Mae’s / Shoals Pharmacy
Bigbee Steel Buildings, Inc. / Self Service Storage
Brink Apartments / Specialty Pharmacy of the Shoals
Henninger, Johnson and Layton Insurance
Morrison Funeral Home / Oakley Equipment
Sinclair, Lawrence & Associates Insurance
Singing River Dentistry / Russellville Drug Store
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Festival Special Events
HELEN KELLER FESTIVAL CAR & TRUCK SHOW
The car and truck show will be held on Saturday, June25th, on Main Street in
downtown Tuscumbia. $1500.00 in cash, plus prizes will be awarded. Registration is
from 8a.m. until 12p.m., and the show is from 8a.m. until 2p.m. Registration fee is
$18.00 if paid by June 10th (includes extra grand prize ticket), and $20.00 after that date.
Mail fee to: P.O. Box 3672, Muscle Shoals, AL 35662.
For information: Terry Mashburn / 256-366-0564
www.shoalscarand truckclub.com
SPRING PARK AMUSEMENTS
Children amusements are available in Spring Park on a daily basis for a small
admission fee during the Festival. Rides consist of a narrow-guage passenger train,
kids roller coaster, and carousel. A children’s splash pad is also available. Separate
admission tickets or combination may be charged for these activities.
WATER SHOW
A water show will be featured in Spring Park each night of the festival following the
main stage events. (See schedule for approximate times)
AL Institute for Deaf and Blind AIDB
Country Financial / Garnet Electric
Kerry Underwood for Mayor of Tuscumbia
Listerhill Credit Union / McDonalds
Mitchell Hollingsworth / Bradley Advertising
Natchez Trace Harley Davidson / Mam-Zak, Inc.
Oral and Facial Surgery of the Shoals
SSWA Recycling / The Rogers Group, Inc.
Terry Anderson / TNT Fireworks
TVA Community Credit Union / Oh! Bryan’s
Chad Smith, Attorney At Law / L.O. Bishop
Coldwater Inn / Rockin’ Y Farm and Ranch
Jerry’s Mobile Home RV Repair
Coldwell Banker Tennessee Valley Realty
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Helen Keller Festival Market
FRI., JUNE 24th - SAT., JUNE 25th - SUN., JUNE26th
12p.m. - 8p.m.
9a.m. - 8p.m.
10a.m. - 4p.m.
Accomplished artists and selected vendors will have their hand-crafted items. You are
sure to find something your tastes affords! No items are commercially produced!
Artists and vendors from all over the southeast will have items such as original
paintings and artwork, limited edition reproductions, hand-sewn clothing, handcrafted toys, jewelry, frames and much more! Check out the Arts and Crafts on the
“north bank” at Spring Park!
Art Winner
Nikki Grace Yates is the 9 year old daughter of Scot and
Sandy Yates of Talladega, Alabama. She will be in the adjusted
4th grade at the Helen Keller School at the AL Institute for the
Deaf and Blind School in Talladega. She was little Miss HKS in
2013. Nikki Grace has an older brother Brandon who is 19 and
an older foster sister who is 12. Nikki grace loves all things My
Little Pony. She also loves playing her Ipad and computer. She
has played softball in “A league of our own” for the past 2
years. She loves to swim and also loves art in many forms.
Nikki was born with CMV (congenital cytomegalovirus) which
caused her to be profoundly deaf and partially blind in her right
eye. She also has other health issues. Nikki had bi-lateral
cochlear implants when she was 1 year old. She is able to hear
noise, but her brain does not process most of the sound.
Sporting Events
FIVE MILE AND ONE MILE FUN RUN - Sat., June 25th at the Water Street entrance
to the Colbert County Courthouse.
Five Mile Run begins at 7a.m. / One Mile Run at 8:30a.m.
Pre-registration fee due by June 20th - $15 (five mile) / $10 (one mile).
Entry fee on race day is $20 (five mile) / $15 (one mile)
For information and a registration form: Kevin Hutcheson / 256.386.4747 or
[email protected]
FIVE MILE AND 23 MILE FAMILY BIKE RIDE - Fri., June 24th in the parking lot of
Spring Creek Golf Course. Registration from 5p.m.-6p.m..
Ride starts 6p.m. Entry fee includes a t-shirt: $10 if postmarked
by June 21st and $15 after. Register at Keller Wellcare Center
or online: www.helenkeller.com. Additional info: 256.386.4747 or
[email protected]
GOLF TOURNAMENT: 3 man scramble on Sat.,June 25th & Sun., June 26th at Spring Golf
Course. Entry fee is $67 per person. Includes cart and mulligans for
both days. Prizes to the top 3 places in each flight, long drive and
closest
to the pin each day. Lunch provided on Saturday at 12:30p.m.
Must sign up and pay by Wed., June 22nd.
For additional Information: Spring Park Golf Course / 256.386.5670.
Practice round when all teams have paid. No practice rounds played on Fri., June 24th.
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MONDAY, JUNE 20
IVY GREEN TOURS, Helen Keller Home ................................8:30a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Location: 300 N. Commons W.
HISTORIC GLENCOE CEMETERY TOUR ................................9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
The resting place of Keller family members / located at Vulcan Rock Quarry, Hwy 72W
Sponsors: Vulcan Materials & Colbert County Historical Landmarks Foundation
HELEN KELLER ARTS SHOW OF ALABAMA
$5 Adults, $3 Students / Location: Tennessee Valley Museum of Art ....9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
TUESDAY, JUNE 21
IVY GREEN TOURS, Helen Keller Home .................................8:30a.m. - 4:00p.m.
RAILROAD MUSEUM History & Activities ..............................9:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.
Location: Railroad Depot at 204 Fifth Street
................................9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
HELEN KELLER ARTS SHOW OF ALABAMA
$5 Adults, $3 Students / Location: Tennessee Valley Museum of Art
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22
RAILROAD MUSEUM History & Activities ..............................9:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.
Location: Railroad Depot at 204 Fifth Street
HELEN KELLER ARTS SHOW OF ALABAMA .......................9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
GOSPEL MEETS JAZZ - SWINGING RIVER JAZZ BAND .......................7:00p.m.
First Presbyterian Church/Tuscumbia Bring a lawn chair
WATER SHOW ..........................................................................................10:00p.m.
Location: Spring Park
Award Of Courage
Reagan McBride was born in 2005 with
Osteogenesis Imperfecta, brittle bone
disease. She doesn't like to say she has a
disability, but rather a "differability"! A
great attitude is what it's all about! An
event named "Shine Your Way" was
created by a family friend, Tiffany Smart,
to honor Reagan's life. Proceeds from the
annual event, usually held the first
Sunday in May at LPC, go to help families
of children with medical needs by
providing funds for travel expenses, food and hotel accommodations
during hospital stays. Reagan is such an inspiration to all who meet
her!
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THURSDAY, JUNE 23
KELLER KIDS ...........................................................................9:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.
Location: Tuscumbia Multi Purpose Center
HISTORIC GLENCOE CEMETERY TOUR ...............................9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
HELEN KELLER ARTS SHOW OF ALABAMA .......................9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
TUSCUMBIA DEPOT MUSEUM ...............................................9:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.
Location:204 W. 5th Street.
“ART OF THE DISH” Exhibit at Belle Mont Mansion ..........10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
1569 Cook Lane, Tuscumbia.
Featuring antique & vintage china displayed in tablescapes with crystal, glassware and
accessories. $6 adult, $5 seniors, military & college students, $3 children, 6-18 yrs.
Additional info: 256.381.5052, 256.710.9081, facebook/bellemontmansion
FESTIVAL PARADE AND STREET PARTY!..............................................6:00p.m.
Live Music, fun things for the kids, vendors, stores opened late.
Sponsored by Market 35674.
MUSIC BY TRAVIS WAMMACK ................................................................7:00p.m.
Grand Marshall
Darren J. Butler is an author, stage director, film
director, acting coach, writing specialist,
storyteller, and motivational speaker.
In 1999, Darren took over The Miracle Worker at
Ivy Green as the Resident Director of the play.
Almost immediately, he reached out to
playwright, William Gibson, and the two forged a
friendship through email, phone calls, and a visit
to his home in Stockbridge, Massachusetts in
2001. Gibson, along with the original director of the Broadway
production, Arthur Penn guided Darren on his goal to make the
“homefront” production of The Miracle Worker an unforgettable
experience. Each year, Darren loves directing the play and working
with the campers at Camp Courage.
Butler is a co-founder of Virtual Village Classroom. As a writing
specialist working in schools for over fifteen years, Butler developed
The Process of Writing and The Process of Close Reading which
helped Alabama schools on the Alabama Direct Assessment on
Writing as well as the ARMT.
Butler is the playwright behind many original plays and musicals as
well as adaptions. In 2006, he partnered with award winning song
writer and vocalist Judy Rodman of Nashville to write Runaway Home
and We The People. For twenty years, Butler was the Artistic Director
for The Backstage Theatre Company, a professional family theatre
organization. In addition to serving as Resident Director of The Miracle
Worker at Ivy Green, Butler also serves as Artistic Director of Time Out
For Theatre, for TVAA. As a director and acting coach, Butler’s
students have gone on to perform on Broadway, Off-Broadway,
national commercials, and feature films.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 24
HELEN KELLER ARTS SHOW OF ALABAMA ........................9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
“ART OF THE DISH” Exhibit at Belle Mont Mansion ...........10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
BOOK SALE ............................................................................10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Location: Helen Keller Public Library
RAILROAD MUSEUM History & Activities &
SHOALS MODEL RAILROADERS DISPLAY .........................10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Location: Railroad Depot on 5th Street
BOX LUNCH ON THE BELLE MONT MANSION COURTYARD ...........12:00 noon
1569 Cook Lane, Tuscumbia. $20.00 Purchase tickets at Colbert County Tourism,
Florence-Lauderdale Tourism, or Belle Mont, (and at the door, if still available) Enter at
back of Belle Mont Mansion. INCLUDES Collector led Exhibit Tour - “Art of the Dish”
HELEN KELLER FESTIVAL MARKET ....................................12:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.
Location: North bank of Spring Park/Stage area
23 MILE AND 5 MILE FAMILY BIKE RIDE .................................................5:00p.m.
Location: Spring Creek Golf Course / Registration 5p / Starts at 6p / Entry fee is $10
For Information: Brooke [email protected]
CENTER STAGE SPRING PARK
Shoals Blues Band .................................................................................5:00p.m.
Kerry Gilbert Band .................................................................................6:00p.m.
Donica Knight .........................................................................................7:00p.m.
Paul Thorn ..............................................................................................8:00p.m.
“I can see, and that
is why I can be happy,
in what you call the
dark, but which to me
is golden. I can see a
God made world, not
a man made world.”
Helen Keller
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FRIDAY, JUNE 24
"There's no higher goal I could set for myself than to help other people
find some happiness and gratitude in their lives.”
Paul Thorn
Paul Thorn was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin but raised in Tupelo, Mississippi
after a family move when he was an infant. At age 17 Thorn met songwriter Billy
Maddox, who became his friend and mentor. It would take several detours –
working in a furniture factory, boxing, jumping out of airplanes-until Thorn
committed to the singer-songwriter's life. Through it all they remained friends,
and Maddox became Thorn's songwriting partner and co-producer.
As a professional boxer he won the Mid-South Middleweight Championship in
Memphis, TN and a nationally-televised bout with former world champion
Roberto Durán. While working in a Tupelo furniture factory and playing in
local clubs he was discovered by music professional Miles Copeland (brother
of The Police drummer Stewart Copeland). Paul was subsequently signed to a
recording contract with A&M Records and recorded his first album, Hammer &
Nail, in 1997. He left A&M soon after and followed Hammer & Nail with thirteen
more albums.
Paul Thorn's 2010 album Pimps and Preachers debuted at No. 83 on the
Billboard 200 chart, his highest chart position to date. His 2012 album What
the Hell Is Going On was the 12th Most Played Album of 2012 on the
Americana Music Association Year-End Chart and was Thorn’s second
record to debut on the Billboard Top 100 its first week of release.
In 2014, Thorn released Too Blessed to Be Stressed, which he described as
a collection of "positive anthem songs.
"In the past, I've told stories that were mostly inspired by my own life," the
former prizefighter and son of a preacher man offers. Thorn is a colorful and
distinctly Southern personality himself. He was raised in Tupelo,
Mississippi, in the land of cotton and catfish, and churches.
"My father was a preacher, so I went with him to churches that
white people attended and churches
that black people attended," Thorn says.
"The white people sang gospel like
it was country music, and the black people
sang it like it was rhythm and blues.
But both black and white people
attended my father's church, and that's how
I learned to sing mixing those styles.”
"I'm dyslexic and got held back in sixth grade,"
Thorn relates. "I didn't have to face
the embarrassment, because my family moved
and I ended up in a new school.
There was a talent show,
and I sang Three Times a Lady
by Lionel Ritchie with my acoustic guitar,
and suddenly I went from being a
social outcast to the most desired boy
on the playground. The feeling I got from
that adulation stuck with me and
propelled me to where I am today.”
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SATURDAY, JUNE 25
No admission is charged for activities on the North Bank of Spring Bank
$5 admission to Spring Park Entertainment Area / Gates open 11a.m. (10 & under free)
CAR & TRUCK SHOW .............................................................8:00a.m. - 2:00p.m.
Location: Main Street, Tuscumbia / Sponsor: Shoals Car & Truck Club
FIVE MILE & ONE MILE FUN RUN ...........................................................7:00a.m.
Location: Colbert County Courthouse, Water Street Entrance
Sponsor: Helen Keller Wellcare Center
HELEN KELLER GOLF TOURNAMENT....................................................8:00a.m.
Location: Spring Park Golf Course - See details on page 7
.........................................................9:00a.m.
- 8:00p.m.
HELEN KELLER FESTIVAL
MARKET
Location: North bank of Spring Park/Stage area
IMAGINATION STATION ..........................................................9:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.
Location: Spring Park, North Bank - No Admission Charge
HELEN KELLER ARTS SHOW OF ALABAMA ......................10:00a.m. - 3:00p.m
.......................................................................10:00p.m.
- 4:00p.m.
COLDWATER STAGECOACH
STOP (Log Cabin) Museum
FREE, donations accepted /Sponsor: Colbert County Historical Foundation
GUIDED WALKING TOUR
Tour the downtown area of historic Tuscumbia
Location: Coldwater Books - 6th Street & Main Street
10:00a.m.
------FREE------
“ART OF THE DISH” Exhibit at Belle Mont Mansion...........10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
PIANO CONCERT BY DINIE STONE .......................................................11:00a.m.
The historic church the Keller family worshiped and Helen Keller was baptized. FREE
Location: First Presbyterian Church
RAILROAD MUSEUM History & Activities...........................10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Location: Railroad Depot on 5th Street
SHOALS MODEL RAILROAD DISPLAY ................................10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Location: Next door to Depot, 206 W. 5th Street Open House
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH Hamburger Supper.................4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m.
Location: North Main Street
Kaid Wright ............................................................................................1:00p.m.
Electric Zen ............................................................................................2:00p.m.
Lillian Glanton .........................................................................................3:00p.m.
CC Jags ..................................................................................................4:00p.m.
Wildwood Ruminators ............................................................................5:00p.m.
Holli Mosley ............................................................................................6:00p.m.
Joseph Baldwin Band .............................................................................7:15p.m.
Eric Paslay .............................................................................................8:30p.m.
THE MIRACLE WORKER ...........................................................................8:00p.m.
Location: Helen Keller Birthplace - Gates open at 6:30
WATER SHOW Location: Spring Park ........................................................10:00p.m.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 25
No admission is charged for activities on the North Bank of Spring Bank
$5 admission to Spring Park Entertainment Area / Gates open 11a.m. (10 & under free)
Eric Paslay
Kaid Wright ............................................................................................1:00p.m.
Electric Zen ............................................................................................2:00p.m.
Lillian Glanton .........................................................................................3:00p.m.
CC Jags ..................................................................................................4:00p.m.
Wildwood Ruminators ............................................................................5:00p.m.
Holli Mosley ............................................................................................6:00p.m.
Joseph Baldwin Band .............................................................................7:15p.m.
Eric Paslay .............................................................................................8:30p.m.
“Honesty is a powerful magnet that always draws an eager audience
and it has proven to be a potent tool in Eric Paslay’s creative arsenal.”
Sometimes playful, often poignant and always thoroughly
entertaining, the 6’ 4” singer/songwriter with the fiery red hair and
easy smile has quickly earned a reputation as an artist that knows
how to capture the attention of an audience and hold them in the palm
of his hands.” Temple, Texas native is a recent GRAMMY nominee
(first as a recording artist) in the Best Country Duo/Group category
for “The Driver,” performed by Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley,
featuring Eric and Dierks Bentley and a current “Song of The Year”
nominee for “She Don’t Love You” at the upcoming ACM Awards on
April 3. A true artist’s artist, USA Today calls Paslay “flat out-brilliant”
and American Songwriter names him an influencer of country music.
Paslay recently released his back beat-driven groove “High Class,”
the lead single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, and
takes the stage on tour with Brad Paisley this winter.
Eric Paslay, delivers a powerful punch as a renowned, Platinumselling, hit songwriter and dynamic performer. Paslay has celebrated
five No. 1 hits including “Even If It Breaks Your Heart”, “Barefoot Blue
Jean Night”, “Angel Eyes”, “Rewind” and “Friday Night,” the smash
lead single from his critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. The
Temple, Texas native is a recent GRAMMY nominee (first as a
recording artist) in the Best Country Duo/Group category for “The
Driver,” performed by Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley, featuring
Eric and Dierks Bentley and a current “Song of The Year” nominee for
“She Don’t Love You” at the upcoming ACM Awards on April 3. A true
artist’s artist, USA Today calls Paslay “flat out-brilliant” and
American Songwriter names him an influencer of country music.
Paslay recently released his back beat-driven groove “High Class,”
the lead single from his highly-anticipated sophomore album, and
takes the stage on tour with Brad Paisley this winter.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 25
HELEN KELLER ARTS SHOW OF ALABAMA (Free) ................. 1:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.
CENTER STAGE - SPRING PARK FREE TO THE PUBLIC
MACKENZIE LOCKHEART ..................................................................................5:00p.m.
LENNY LeBLANC ...................................................................................................6:00p.m.
PLUMB .....................................................................................................................7:00p.m.
Sponsors:
Launch Point Church, Tuscumbia / First Baptist Church, Colbert Heights
Extreme Jump Inflatables / The Fix 91.3
Please check with www.helenkellerfestival.com for further details.
PLUMB is beginning to EXHALE.
EXHALE, the seventh studio album from acclaimed multi-genre singer, songwriter
and author PLUMB, expresses a new focus and vision. After the runaway success
of NEED YOU NOW (the album, title track and book), which coincided with her
own moving story of brokenness and ultimately healing, Exhale brims with
worshipful songs of gratitude and hope.The defining concept of EXHALE was born
from a sermon at Plumb’s home church, wherein her pastor Pete Wilson
expressed the notion that the Church doesn’t exist for itself. Rather, believers
come to church to breathe in grace and truth, be changed, and then go out and
“exhale” that hope into their surrounding community. “That idea of exhaling hope
hit me right away and I couldn’t get to the Notes section on my phone fast enough. I
started writing the chorus of Exhale right then and there,” explains Plumb. “I have
been made new by the ultimate hope, and I want to share and exhale that hope in
every way I can.” This heartfelt gratitude combined with the notion of “exhaling”
has led to the most sincere and overtly spiritual Plumb album to date. The theme is
so fundamentally important to the artist, in fact, that the album cover features the
following synopsis in Plumb’s own handwriting:
We do not exist for us but to share the grace and love given to us all. We breathe it
in, it changes us, and then we breathe it out, we share it. I have now breathed in
deeply and it has changed me completely. It has healed my heart, restored my
home and made me new.
Because of that grace, there is always hope. It’s oxygen.
Breathe it in…and then EXHALE
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FOOD INFORMATION
TIME: All Spring Park Events.................................. Location: Spring Park
Numerous vendors will be offering a variety of items guaranteed to curb
our appetite. Items include: hot dogs, hamburgers, funnel cakes, polish
sausage, pizza, fresh squeezed lemonade and more.
Soft drinks will also be available at each vendor.
TUSCUMBIA RESTAURANTS
In or near downtown Tuscumbia
Claunch Café,400 S. Main Street, Spring Park
Aunt Bea’s. 107 E. 6th Street, Tuscumbia
City Restaurant, 108 W. 5th Street, Tuscumbia
The Palace, 5th & Main Streets, Tuscumbia
PoBoy’s Cajun Grille, 104 S. Main Street, Tuscumbia
Oh! Bryan’s Family Steakhouse, Main Street, Tuscumbia
Mama Jean’s, 2325 Hwy 20, Tuscumbia
Fiesta Mexicana, 117 Hwy 72, Tuscumbia
The Rocking Chair, Hwy 72 West, Tuscumbia
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind AIDB
Natchez Trace Harley Davidson
TVA Community Credit Union
Chad Smith, Attorney At Law
Mam-Zak, Inc. / Oh! Bryan’s / L.O. Bishop
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AREA LODGING
America’s Best Value Inn ........................................256.381.0236
2807 Woodward Ave., Muscle Shoals, AL
www.americasbestvalueinn.com
Coldwater Inn ...........................................................256.383.6844
712 Hwy. 72 W. Tuscumbia, AL
www.coldwater-inn.com
Comfort Inn & Suites ...............................................256.248.0850
www.choicehotels.com/hotel/al296
Days Inn ....................................................................256.383.3000
2701 Woodward Ave., Muscle Shoals, AL
www.daysinn.com
Jameson Inn Hotel ...................................................256.381.4710
4900 Hatch Blvd., Sheffield, AL
www.jamisoninnsheffield.com
Key West Inn ............................................................256.383.0700
1800 Hwy. 72 E., Tuscumbia, AL
www.staykeywesthotels.com
Microtel Inn & Suites ...............................................256.248.0055
1825 Hwy. 72 E. Tuscumbia, AL
www.ShoalsMicrotel.com
RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS
Tuscumbia RV Park ........................256.383.2363 / 866.930.7275
www.TuscumbiaRVPark. com
Heritage Acres RV Park ...........................................256.383.7368
1770 Neil Morris Road (off Hwy 72 W.) Tuscumbia, AL
www.heritageacresrvpark.com
Colbert Co. Alloys Park/Campground ...................256.577.9619
180 Alloys Park Lane, Muscle Shoals, AL
Colbert Co. Rose Trail RV Park/Campground .......256.360.2764
9395 Riverton Rose Trail, Cherokee, AL
Rose Trail Park and General Store .........................256.360.2393
9270 Riverton Rose Trail, Cherokee, AL
McFarland Park Campground .................................256.740.8817
200 James M. Spain Dr., Florence, AL
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF TUSCUMBIA
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Tennessee Valley Pediatric Associates, Inc.
From Infancy To Young Adult
“Treating your children as our own”
UNITED
RENTALS
Helen Keller Hospital
Pam Doyle 256.314.4443
FORD
LINCOLN
MITSUBISHI
VOLKSWAGON
CERTIFIED
PRE-OWNED
LONG-LEWIS
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SILVER SPONSOR
AL Institute for Deaf and Blind AIDB
Natchez Trace Harley Davidson / Mam-Zak, Inc.
TVA Community Credit Union / Oh! Bryan’s
Chad Smith, Attorney At Law / L.O. Bishop
Coldwell Banker Tennessee Valley Realty
BRONZE SPONSOR
Allens Air Conditioning ALCER#83205
Basse Trading Company / Builders Choice
Diamond Promotions, LLC
Dr. Larry Stutts / First Metro Bank
Katie Logan, for City Council
Microtel Inn and Suites / Mitchell Drug Store
Shoals Kidney & Hypertension
TN. Valley Animal Clinic / Yummies
Wal-Mart, Muscle Shoals / Wise Alloys
Aunt Bea’s Bakery / Bendall Printing
B&B Trophy / DNA Storage Buildings
L.O. Bishop / The Radio Shop
IVY SPONSOR
AL Bliss Bistro and Boutique / Foodland
Allstate - Theresa Rogers
Ameripride Services / Nellie Mae’s
Bigbee Steel Buildings, Inc.
Brink Apartments / Specialty Pharmacy of the Shoals
Henninger, Johnson and Layton Insurance
Martin Abroms / Morrison Funeral Home
NWSCC / Self Service Storage
Sinclair, Lawrence & Associates Insurance
Singing River Dentistry / Russellville Drug Store
Oakley Equipment / Shoals Pharmacy
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