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By Shirley Jackson
Alabama Center for the Arts
The 7th annual juried Festival of the Cranes Exhibit is underway through Friday, Feb. 19, presented by the Alabama Center for the Arts in Decatur. The exhibit is a walking gallery held in conjunction with the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Association. The exhibit features artwork inspired by cranes and other wildlife. For more information about Festival of the Cranes, visit Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Association, Festival of the Cranes Facebook page or Festival of the Cranes at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. During normal hours, the Alabama Center for the Arts is free and open to the public Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon.
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Celebrate the Holidays with a Staycation
Decatur Morgan County TourismDecember 15, 2020 GMT
The homes of historic Decatur are dressed up for the holidays and ready for viewing by car.
The homes of historic Decatur are dressed up for the holidays and ready for viewing by car.
Decatur, Ala., Dec. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Festive decorations are up, twinkling lights are on and the Christmas sprit is in the air throughout Decatur and Morgan County. Decatur Morgan County Tourism is extending an invitation to residents of the city and surrounding regional locations with the Winter Wonderland Staycation, and following the visit, drop by the Visitor Center and provide proof of stay for a free gift.
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Decatur, Ala., Dec. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Over 14,000 Sandhill Cranes along with several pairs of Whooping Cranes spend the winter each year at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. In celebration of the winter migration of these long-legged and long-necked birds, Wheeler Wildlife Refuge Association hosts an event offering a variety of activities for experienced birders and anyone who would like to learn more about birding and other wildlife that call the Refuge home.
Some modifications to the annual event have been implemented as additional safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 Festival of the Cranes is set for January 9 with presentations held at the Princess Theatre located at 112 2