Embrace the season of Thanksgiving with Can’t Miss Alabama
Safely celebrate Thanksgiving amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Getty Images)
Fantastic food and football make a great Thanksgiving weekend.
Iron Bowl
Football fans can hardly wait for the Iron Bowl Saturday, Nov. 28 at 2:30 p.m. at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa. CBS will broadcast the Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers football rivalry game. In compliance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state public health guidance, seating will be socially distanced, resulting in approximately 20% seating of the stadium capacity. Tailgating will be prohibited. Stay updated on game day information at uagameday.com.
Rumours at Iron City
Rumours, formerly known as Rumours ATL, will take the stage at Iron City Friday, Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. with renditions of Fleetwood Mac songs. A limited number of tickets is available. Social distancing rules and regulations will be enforced. Patrons who fail to follow safe distancing at the request of staff will be safely removed from the venue; no refunds will be given. Patrons will be required to wear masks, and hand sanitizing stations will be available. The bar station and commonly touched areas will be cleaned throughout the show. Attendees voluntarily assume the risk related to COVID-19 exposure and agree not to hold the artists, the venue or any of their affiliates liable for any illness. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25. Learn more at ironcitybham.com.
Holiday Show at OWA
Las Vegas’ longest-running and most-awarded tribute show is ready to celebrate the holidays. The all-new A Merry Country Christmas at OWA Theater will pay tribute to country music royalty, including Shania Twain, Martina McBride, Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire and Elvis Presley through Sunday, Jan. 3. For the big finale, the Legends band brings music memories to life with a sensational tribute to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s “Christmas Eve in Sarajevo” (“Carol of the Bells”) and the entire cast will perform “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” Corrie Sachs returns to ask “Why Haven’t I Heard From You” during her impeccable portrayal of Reba McEntire and will serve as the host of the evening. Stacey Whitton is “Gonna Getcha Good” with her uncanny performance as Shania Twain and will transform to return as Martina McBride, proving that “Independence Day” is good any time of year. Garth Brooks promises that the holiday show “Ain’t Going Down (‘Til the Sun Comes Up)” as Shawn Gerhard returns to the OWA Theater stage, and Elvis is back in the building, as Leo Days will have a “Blue Christmas” without you this holiday season. The theater has developed robust safety measures for all areas, focusing on the safety and the health of the audience, staff and cast. For ticket information and more, go to owa.com or visit legendsshow.com.
Black Friday Shopping at The Wharf
You’ve feasted for Thanksgiving; now feast on some savings the day after. Check out steals and deals throughout shops and restaurants Friday, Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at The Wharf in Orange Beach. Attendees are encouraged to adhere to social distancing and facial covering guidelines. Hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the property. Click here for Black Friday deals.
Galaxy of Lights in Huntsville
The Galaxy of Lights 25th anniversary season is underway through Saturday, Jan. 2 from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Explore 2.5 miles of magnificent light displays weaving together holiday themes, classic characters and scenes from the natural world. Tickets for Driving Nights can be purchased in advance or upon arrival. For frequently asked questions about Galaxy tickets, email info@hsvbg.org. Celebrate the anniversary by sharing your favorite memories of the event. Huntsville Botanical Gardens is at 4747 Bob Wallace Ave.
Glow Wild: An Animal Lantern Celebration
Get ready for the Birmingham Zoo’s new, larger-than-life illuminated experience, Glow Wild: An Animal Lantern Celebration. The celebration is underway through Monday, Jan. 18 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. It’s open MLK Day but closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and Christmas Eve. Guests will be captivated by visually stunning lantern creations of wildlife from around the world. Watch the zoo come alive with hundreds of animal shapes of all sizes, including pandas, elephants, cheetahs, polar bears and whales. Click here and scroll to the bottom of the page for health and safety protocols. Tickets are on sale at birminghamzoo/glowwild.
Vulcan Park and Museum
The Magic City Marketplace will again gather atop Red Mountain on Sundays through Dec. 6 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Admission is free. The market will allow local vendors a space to showcase and sell their products including art, services and food. There will be music and the best view of Birmingham. A portion of proceeds will go to support Community Action in Social and Economic Development (C.A.S.E.D.), a local nonprofit agency that provides child care services in Birmingham. Vulcan Park and Museum will also be open during market hours.
Beer Garden Trail
Moss Rock Festival’s Beer Garden spotlights a selection of breweries on the cutting edge of the craft beer industry. The ninth annual craft tasting event in Hoover will present beer aficionados a diverse tasting experience, but in a new way amid coronavirus. Taste your way around the area’s first Beer Garden Trail with local and nearby breweries through Monday, Nov. 30. Patrons will get the opportunity to sample more than 45 craft brews. Sixteen area breweries are being featured as tasting stops on the 2020 trail. The commemorative glass pickup spot will be at Whole Foods Market on U.S. 280 in the cheese department. Your Beer Garden Trail ticket also provides entry to Moss Magic.
