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Tuscumbia’s "Fourth Thursday"

Thursday, June 27th - 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuscumbia's "Fourth Thursday" sponsored by Market 35674 will be June 27th from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Live music and fun things for kids. If you are interested in selling your hand crafted merchandise on Main Street please contact the Market at market35674@gmail.com. Food vendors are also welcome to apply.

Fourth Thursday/HKF Vendor Application and Release (pdf)

Helen Keller Festival Arts and Crafts Show

Friday, June 28th
Saturday, June 29th
Sunday, June 30th

Jacob Simons
2013 ART WINNER
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Jacob Simons
2013 ART WINNER

Jacob Simons was born December 3, 1996 in Mobile Alabama. His mom Jessica says Jacob loves riding horses, swimming, going to camp, and trying new things. She says he doesn't know the meaning of the word NO you can't. He lives with his parents in Mobile, and his younger brother and sister. They enjoy spending time together doing activities such as deep sea fishing, and watching Alabama Football games together. Jacob is a big fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Jacob attends Alabama School for the Blind in Talladega Alabama. Jacob is very social and has many activities that he participates in. He has competed in the local Alabama Special Olympics every year since he has attended school at ASB. He loves Goal Ball, wrestled last year, and ran track this year.

Jacob was awarded 5 ribbons for for track events at the yearly Competition at SCASB. Jacob also likes to sing and dance. He knows the words to every song on the soundtrack to the movie Spirit. He has a great affinity for Country music, and his favorite singer is Luke Bryen.

Jacob is also interested in social issues. He wears a small pink hair piece in his hair to show his support for Breast Cancer Awareness. Jacob is quoted as saying, "Real men wear pink." Jacob has many friends at ASB, and enjoys spending time with them.

Jacob is loved by his teachers who say he always has a smile on his face, and a positive attitude. He is also concerned about the welfare of others. When students he knows are out of school sick, he often asks about them, and offers to pray for them to feel better.

When asked one day what kind of dog he would like to be Jacob said a St. Bernard. This seemed fitting as they are described as a loyal, sensible, and muscular breed who are accepting of everyone. Jacob is a nice looking young man, so he doesn't have any trouble finding a girlfriend. His teachers describe him as a courteous young man who is polite to his classmates. Overall Jacob has been described as a wonderful young man, who brings joy to everyone he meets.

Something for everyone. From accomplished artists to selected vendors with hand-crafted items, you are sure to find something in your tastes at affordable prices. No items are commercially produced! Artists and vendors from all over the southeast will have such items as original paintings and artwork, limited edition reproductions, hand-sewn clothing, hand-crafted toys, jewelry, frames, and much, much more! Come check out the new and improved arts and crafts show! The arts and crafts show is located on the “north bank” of Tuscumbia’s Spring Park.

Helen Keller Festival Arts and Crafts Show Vendor Application and Release (pdf)

City of Tuscumbia Vendor Permit - Required (pdf)

Imagination Station

Saturday, June 29th - 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Fun, creative, hands-on activities will keep any child busy at Imagination Station. Children will participate in building activities, making one-of-a-kind take home crafts and works of arts. Educational activities are also included that teach children how people with hearing and vision disabilities learn to read and communicate and how this affects their every day activities. Imagination Station is located on the “north bank” near the main entrance to the park in Spring Park. All activities are free to all children!

2013 Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama

The 2013 Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama is a juried competition of works by Alabama children who are visually impaired, blind or deaf. The show is open to students in Alabama public, private and residential schools. This annual exhibition tours the state and is displayed at the Tennessee Valley Museum of Art during the Helen Keller Festival. The Helen Keller Festival Board selects one art piece each year to receive the Patty Johnson Award and the piece is retained in Tuscumbia in a permanent collection. The remaining exhibition pieces are auctioned by silent bid.

Tennessee Valley Museum of Art- Exhibition: “Elayne Goodman: Art as Life”

The artist’s expressions through use of recycled materials in a colorful and artist new context, characterized by exceptionally high content and color. Each piece is one-of-a-kind.
Tuesday, June 25 – Sat., June 29, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; and Sun., June 30, 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
Admission: $5 adults, $3 students, museum members free. (Group rates available); Sunday is free. “Meet the Artist” Event on Saturday, June 29 from noon until 4:00 p.m.