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Discover the soul of Alabama through exclusive SoulGrown stories about its rich culture

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In the town of Courtland, time often slides backward before crawling forward again, tracing the line between what remains and what is slowly returning.

Courtland AL

Courtland looks skyward: a town’s deep history and its renewed effort to build the future

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May 6, 2026

Mother’s Day weekend has a way of sneaking up—but luckily, Alabama already has the plans covered. Across the state, you’ll find everything from blooming rose shows and charming tea parties to waterfront festivals and live music under the lights.

Mom and Me Tea

SoulGrown Roundup: this week across Alabama

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May 1, 2026

Alabama, with its rolling Appalachian foothills, deep canyons, ancient forests, and Gulf Coast wetlands, is a walker’s paradise. The Yellowhammer State features hundreds of miles of trails across its state […]

Cheaha State Park

Our favorite Alabama walking trails for health and wellness

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April 30, 2026

From the coastal waters of Bayou La Batre to downtown Birmingham and up to Albertville, this week’s lineup covers a little bit of everything.

Hot Air Balloon Festival

SoulGrown Roundup: Alabama Events This Week (Early May 2026)

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April 24, 2026

Pepper Place in Bloom brings together Pepper Place and FLOWER Magazine for a district-wide celebration of flowers, textiles, and interior design.

Kravet design

Pepper Place in Bloom: a day of design, florals, and inspiration

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April 23, 2026

A new exhibition at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum traces how a quiet Alabama town became a recording epicenter, shaping generations of artists.

Studio A

Where the river sings: Muscle Shoals and the sound that crossed every line

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April 21, 2026

What began as one family’s response to a diagnosis has, over three decades, grown into one of Alabama’s most impactful engines for breast cancer research.

Bruce Sokol and. Dr. Dutta

30 years of impact: how BCRFA changed breast cancer research in Alabama

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April 20, 2026

As we started pulling together events from across the state this week, one thing became clear—there’s no shortage of things to do. No matter where you are in Alabama, there’s […]

AL Strawberry Festival

SoulGrown Roundup: Alabama Weekly Events Roundup (April 24-26, 2026)

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April 17, 2026

In a town of about 150 people, nearly 1,000 visitors will gather this April for a weekend that turns a quiet place into one of Alabama’s most vibrant cultural gatherings.

Rob McDaniel and Roscoe Hall

Rob McDaniel and Roscoe Hall bring new flavor to Old 280 Boogie

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April 16, 2026

The Young Supporters Board (YSB) of the UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is hosting the third annual Palate & Palette, a one-of-a-kind event celebrating the best of Birmingham’s local talent in food, art, and music.

Palate and Palette

Palate & Palette 2026: Birmingham’s top talent supporting cancer research

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April 3, 2026

A Greek tradition with ceremonial crimson eggs enriches a family’s Easter celebrations.

Pappas Easter table

A movable feast: celebrating Easter at the Pappas home

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April 2, 2026

Mark your calendars, because it’s almost time for you to Get In The Loop! The streets of downtown Dothan are about to pulse with rhythm, color, and creativity.

The Loop Music & Art Festival

Get In The Loop: Dothan’s 5th Annual Loop Music & Art Festival returns this April

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April 2, 2026

Looking for a way to spend a Saturday afternoon downtown? The Pizitz Food Hall is bringing live music back to its courtyard this spring with a new outdoor concert series. […]

Pizitz courtyard

The Pizitz Food Hall launches outdoor spring concert series

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April 1, 2026

Through its Good Community Food initiative and flagship Good School Food program, Jones Valley Teaching Farm demonstrates that access to nutritious food, paired with hands-on education, is powerful preventative medicine.

Jones Valley Teaching Farm

Jones Valley Teaching Farm: cultivating a healthier Birmingham

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March 30, 2026

From coastal crawfish boils to springtime traditions and community gatherings, Alabama is taking full advantage of this beautiful season. Warmer days and longer evenings are setting the stage for festivals, […]

Renaissance Faire

SoulGrown Roundup: Things to Do in Alabama This Week (April 1-5, 2026)

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March 27, 2026

So often, the spring season is associated with “spring cleaning,” a time where we deep clean homes, spruce up our landscaping, and refresh our decor. However, we often forget that our body and mind could use a TLC, too.

1818 Farms

A simple spring reset with 1818 Farms

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March 25, 2026

Five Alabama shopping districts have earned national recognition after being named among the most “envied” retail destinations in the country, according to a new ranking from financial media company MarketBeat.

Pepper Place Market

These Alabama shopping districts are getting national attention

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March 24, 2026

We have bounced back to some colder weather this past week here in Alabama, but do not fear! The warm spring weather will be returning shortly and with that comes […]

Opelika Songwriters Festival

SoulGrown Roundup: Alabama Events Guide – This Week (March 26-29)

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March 20, 2026

When the Academy Awards turned its spotlight to the music of Sinners, Alabama had a presence onstage. During the 98th Academy Awards ceremony, Brittany Howard—best known as the powerhouse vocalist […]

Brittany Howard

Athens native Brittany Howard takes the Oscars stage in ‘Sinners’ musical tribute

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March 16, 2026

Longer days and warmer weather can only mean one thing: Alabama’s spring event season is in full swing.

Cherry blossom festival

SoulGrown Roundup: Events This Week (March 2026)

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March 13, 2026

The leprechauns have spoken, and the shamrocks have been counted: St. Patrick’s Day in Enterprise, Alabama, is unlike any other in the state.

Enterprise St. Patrick's Day

This Alabama town celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a one-person parade

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March 12, 2026