| MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES |
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 The
Tennessee Valley Art Center
Provides
rotating exhibits of the visual arts. Permanent
exhibit of aboriginal art (petroglyph).
511
North Water Street
Tuscumbia
(256) 383-0533 |
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 Kennedy
Douglass Center for the Arts
The
Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts is the Arts Cultural
Center for Florence. It is the administrative office
for coordination and promotion of cultural activities and
the home base and meeting place for cultural groups.
It also serves as a showcase and classroom for all art
disciplines, including workshops for adults and
children. It house genealogical files and personal
memorabilia of Hiram K. Douglass.
217
E. Tuscaloosa Street
Florence, AL
(256) 760-6379
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 The Children's Museum of the Shoals
Our area has several museums. What is unique about a
children's museum is that the exhibits and programs are
geared specifically to the developmental stages and needs
of children. There are 38,000 children 18 and under in the
surrounding three-county area. The purpose of the
Children's Museum of the Shoals is to further classroom
education and compliment existing cultural and educational
resources.
2810
Hermitage Drive
Florence (256)
765-0500
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| THEATERS |
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 Ritz
Theater
This
1920's silent movie house is restored to it Art Deco
style, and is used for community theater. Open for
events and by appointment. Admission
103
West 3rd Street
Sheffield
(256) 381-8370 |
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 Zodiac
Theater
The
Shoals Community Theater consists of the Zodiac Players
and the Gingerbread Players, the children's theater
division. Performances scheduled throughout the
year. Located in downtown Florence.
416
N. Court Street
Florence
(256) 764-1700
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