The Stray Art Gallery located in the Village at Lee Branch will introduce new artists displaying work in the gallery with a wine and cheese reception from 5:30-8 p.m. Sept. 17. In addition to new work by member artists, the art of Marlene Adams, Michael Swann, Palo Pallas, Gwen Gorby, Laura Cunningham, Michelle Cave and others will be on display. … [Read more...]

Shelby Humane Society will host more Tales from the Trips, a casual fundraising dinner celebrating the shelter’s miles and milestones, on Aug. 27 at 7:30pm at the YWCA Hargis Retreat. Funds raised at the event will benefit the Shelter Partners Program, which has transported more than 3,400 dogs from overpopulated Shelby County to new homes in New England.Guests will enjoy … [Read more...]

This record is a celebration of African-American music over the past one hundred years and its social messages from the last thirty. Although we cover a whole timeline of different eras on We Walk This Road, what ties these songs together remain their message of hope, their ability to uplift.Ticket Information   $20 in advance, $20 day of show - General Admission On … [Read more...]

"If someone were to say to me, 'Tell me about yourself,' I would just hand them a copy of Hello and say, "Here, this is everything you need to know,'" says singer/songwriter and guitarist Tristan Prettyman. Indeed, Hello, Prettyman's second album, is an appealing portrait of this freewheeling San Diego, CA, native as she narrates stories about her life, loves, and heartbreaks … [Read more...]

Nic Cowan’s original date of August 11 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 15. By infusing soul, country, blues, and rock, then layering that on top of organic urban grooves and a voice reminiscent of Otis Redding and Chris Robinson, you find a new sound in Nic Cowan.  His music is full of texture and grit with lyrics that are engaging, self-reflective and … [Read more...]