The Alabama News Center — Can’t Miss Alabama: Experience the best in quilts, art and food

By: Shirley Jackson

Gee’s Bend Airing of the Quilts Festival Awareness Tour
The Airing of the Quilts tour will stop in Mobile to celebrate the artistry and history of the Gee’s Bend quilters. Attendees will have a rare opportunity to experience an extraordinary collection of handmade quilts, witness live quilting demonstrations and gain a deeper connection to the rich cultural traditions of quilting in Gee’s Bend. Register for the event here. The event will take place Saturday, April 26, at 564 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.

Bob Sykes Barbecue and Blues Festival
Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy blues musicians at the annual Bob Sykes Barbecue and Blues Festival in Bessemer Saturday, April 26. The festival will combine the blues and barbecue from noon to 6 p.m. There is something for the entire family, including a kids’ corner. The festival offers arts and crafts, outdoor exhibits and a diverse selection of vendors. The charity beneficiary will be Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, whose mission is to feed people in need today and foster collaborative solutions to end hunger tomorrow. Any shelf-stable food item will be accepted at the entrance gates. Gates open at 11 a.m. Buy tickets at bobsykesblues.com, eventbrite or at the restaurant. For detailed information, call 205-426-1400.

Magic City Art Connection
Thousands of works of art will be on exhibit and available for purchase April 25-27 at the annual Magic City Art Connection (MCAC) at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark. MCAC will spotlight 150 juried fine artists from the region, state and around the country. Add to the art collecting experience at the annual Corks & Chefs: A Taste of Birmingham. The tasting event will spotlight local tastemakers as it presents culinary dishes for patrons to pair with select wines, cocktails, craft beer and spirits. Visit magiccityart.com for the complete lineup and ticket information.

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