Alabama Arts
Folklife Specialist Anne Kimzey interviews Deborah Rankins, Assistant Director of Library Services at Alabama Southern Community College and the Kathryn Tucker Windham Museum in Thomasville. Rankins furnishes information about the Windham Museum and discusses a calendar of events that feature various regional storytelling groups associated with the Kathryn Tucker Windam Storytelling Club in Southwest Alabama.
This special radio series will air every Sunday at 5:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M., on the Troy University Public Radio Network at:
WTSU 89.9 (Montgomery and Troy)
WRWA 88.7 (Dothan)
WTJB 91.7 (Columbus and Phenix City)
And every Saturday, broadcasting from Spring Hill College in Mobile, at 2:30 P.M. on:
WHIL 91.3 Public Radio (Mobile-Biloxi-Pensacola)
This radio series may not be broadcast in your area, but it can be accessed via the Internet at: http://www.arts.state.al.us/actc/1/radioseries.html#rankins
If you have been listening to, and enjoying this radio series, please send your comments to: barbara.reed@arts.alabama.gov
Listen first hand using the links below.
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Thursday, August 5, 2010
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
50th Anniversary Celebration WeekendThursday July 8
Scene and Stories of Monroeville, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Free
(limited seating, reservations required). Two- part panel
discussions: Growing Up with Harper Lee & Against the Odds:
Moments of Courage, SARIC Teacher credit offered.
-Coffee & homemade breakfast treats served.
-Enjoy the state’s best BBQ- Lunch on the Old Courthouse lawn. 12:30 p.m.- 1:30
p.m. $9 per person. A special guest will read a select passage from the
novel in front of the Atticus Finch Marker which was dedicated by the
Alabama State Bar.
-Alabama Southern Community College- Dr. Nancy Anderson will engage audiences
on Harper Lee and her novel, while an artist plays original songs
based on the book’s characters from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Rare and foreign
editions of the novel will also be on display in the College Library.
-Visit Our Place Youth & Family Center at 4 p.m. to experience the first public
showing in Monroeville since 1963 of the award-winning film, To Kill a
Mockingbird, starring Gregory Peck.
-Silent Auction of signed, uncirculated 35th anniversary edition of To Kill a
Mockingbird (all proceeds benefit the Monroe County Heritage
Museum’s Education Fund). Auction begins at 8 a.m. Thursday and ends
at 5 p.m. on Sunday.
-Museum Gift Shop open 8 a.m.– 4 p.m. The Shop features unique Mockingbird
items, specially designed 50th anniversary shirts, jackets & vests, exclusively
made ties and many more one of a kind gift items for those who
treasure the novel.
Friday—July 9
-Marathon reading of To Kill a Mockingbird begins in the courtroom (at the judge’s bench). Each participant will sign the
reading copy, which will then be auctioned off at the end of
the weekend. 9 a.m.– 3 p.m.
-Continuation of Silent Auction of signed, uncirculated 35th anniversary
edition of To Kill a Mockingbird.
-Walking Tours of the Historic Downtown—9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Soak up
small town Alabama as in Harper Lee’s novel. Visit the locations
of Harper Lee and Truman Capote’s childhood homes,
while Monroeville citizens read aloud select passages of To
Kill a Mockingbird.
-Exciting old-fashioned games, led by the Museum’s Education staff,
begin at 10 a.m. on the Old Courthouse Lawn. Play marbles,
jump rope, hop scotch, 3-legged sack race, Boo’s treasure
hunt, decorate the sidewalks with chalk, and more. Dominos
and checkers will also be available.
-Enjoy a BBQ lunch on the Old Courthouse lawn. 12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m. $9 per person.
-Visit Our Place Youth & Family Center at 4 p.m. to experience the award-winning film, To Kill a Mockingbird, starring
Gregory Peck, Mary Badham & Phillip Alford.
-“1930’s Party” at C.L. Hybart House Museum & Cultural Center (1920’s Mediterranean-style home where Harper Lee &
Truman Capote visited the night before leaving to research In Cold Blood) - 6 p.m.– until.
Enjoy samplings as Clif & Maureen Holt of Little Savannah Restaurant & Bar bring 1930’s cuisine to the table. Join us
for a generous helping of collards, turnips & cornbread, freshly-sliced tomatoes, fried chicken and, of course Lane
cake, plus many other delectable southern foods mentioned in To Kill a Mockingbird. Beverages, including Monroeville’s
specialty drink, “Tequila Mockingbird,” created by mixologist, Denise Gee, will also be available.
-Tickets are $25 per person, $35 including commemorative glass*
-Museum Gift Shop open 8 a.m.—4 p.m.
-Museum closes at 4 p.m.
Monroe County’s world-famous courtroom
Saturday—July 10
-Visit Beehive Coffee and Books 8 a.m.-until. The first 50 visitors will have
an opportunity to write a letter to Harper Lee, using 50 words or
less to be delivered to the famous author.
-Marathon reading continues in the courtroom 9 a.m.– 6 p.m.
-Walking Tours of the Historic Downtown—(9 a.m.- 12 p.m.) Soak up small
town Alabama as in Harper Lee’s novel. Visit the locations of
Harper Lee and Truman Capote’s childhood homes, while Monroeville
citizens read aloud select passages of To Kill a Mockingbird.
-Exciting old-fashioned games, led by the Museum’s Education staff, begin
at 10 a.m. on the Old Courthouse Lawn. Play marbles, jump rope,
hop scotch, 3-legged sack race, Boo’s treasure hunt, decorate the
sidewalks with chalk, and more. Dominos and checkers will also
be available.
-Enjoy a BBQ lunch on the Old Courthouse lawn -12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m.
$9 per person.
-Visit Our Place Youth & Family Center at 4 p.m. to experience the awardwinning
film, To Kill a Mockingbird, starring Gregory Peck.
-Sandy Jaffe’s much anticipated working documentary, Our Mockingbird, will preview in the famous Old Courtroom at 6p.m. This
event is open to the public compliments of George F. Landegger. Following the documentary, the final passage of To Kill
a Mockingbird will be read on the steps of the South porch of the courthouse.
-“Evening under the Stars” party on the Old Courthouse Lawn, 8:15 p.m.– until. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages including
Monroeville’s special, “Tequila Mockingbird” will be served.
-Tickets for the party following the documentary—$25 per person, $35 including commemorative glass*
-Continuation of Silent Auction of signed, un-circulated 35th anniversary edition of To Kill a Mockingbird.
-Museum Gift Shop open 8 a.m.—until.
Sunday—July 11
-Birthday party for the novel on the Old Courthouse Lawn, 2 p.m.– 4 p.m. Enjoy a specially created birthday cake by the Pastry
Shop of Mobile, with a helping of ice cream, compliments of George F. Landegger.
-Visit Our Place Youth & Family Center at 12 p.m. to experience the award-winning film, To Kill a Mockingbird, starring Gregory Peck
-Silent Auction will conclude at 5 p.m. followed by the announcement of winning bids.
-Museum Gift Shop open 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
*Purchase tickets in advance from the Monroe County Heritage Museum by calling (251) 575-7433.
Friday night dinner & drinks ticket—$25, with commemorative glass— $35.
Saturday night dinner & drinks ticket—$25, with commemorative glass— $35.
Special Rate: Tickets for both night’s events—$45, with (2) commemorative glasses—$65
All events subject to change without prior notice. Please call ahead for complete schedule and reservations (251) 575-7433.
www.tokillamockingbird.com or mchm@frontiernet.net
(limited seating, reservations required). Two- part panel
discussions: Growing Up with Harper Lee & Against the Odds:
Moments of Courage, SARIC Teacher credit offered.
-Coffee & homemade breakfast treats served.
-Enjoy the state’s best BBQ- Lunch on the Old Courthouse lawn. 12:30 p.m.- 1:30
p.m. $9 per person. A special guest will read a select passage from the
novel in front of the Atticus Finch Marker which was dedicated by the
Alabama State Bar.
-Alabama Southern Community College- Dr. Nancy Anderson will engage audiences
on Harper Lee and her novel, while an artist plays original songs
based on the book’s characters from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Rare and foreign
editions of the novel will also be on display in the College Library.
-Visit Our Place Youth & Family Center at 4 p.m. to experience the first public
showing in Monroeville since 1963 of the award-winning film, To Kill a
Mockingbird, starring Gregory Peck.
-Silent Auction of signed, uncirculated 35th anniversary edition of To Kill a
Mockingbird (all proceeds benefit the Monroe County Heritage
Museum’s Education Fund). Auction begins at 8 a.m. Thursday and ends
at 5 p.m. on Sunday.
-Museum Gift Shop open 8 a.m.– 4 p.m. The Shop features unique Mockingbird
items, specially designed 50th anniversary shirts, jackets & vests, exclusively
made ties and many more one of a kind gift items for those who
treasure the novel.
Friday—July 9
-Marathon reading of To Kill a Mockingbird begins in the courtroom (at the judge’s bench). Each participant will sign the
reading copy, which will then be auctioned off at the end of
the weekend. 9 a.m.– 3 p.m.
-Continuation of Silent Auction of signed, uncirculated 35th anniversary
edition of To Kill a Mockingbird.
-Walking Tours of the Historic Downtown—9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Soak up
small town Alabama as in Harper Lee’s novel. Visit the locations
of Harper Lee and Truman Capote’s childhood homes,
while Monroeville citizens read aloud select passages of To
Kill a Mockingbird.
-Exciting old-fashioned games, led by the Museum’s Education staff,
begin at 10 a.m. on the Old Courthouse Lawn. Play marbles,
jump rope, hop scotch, 3-legged sack race, Boo’s treasure
hunt, decorate the sidewalks with chalk, and more. Dominos
and checkers will also be available.
-Enjoy a BBQ lunch on the Old Courthouse lawn. 12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m. $9 per person.
-Visit Our Place Youth & Family Center at 4 p.m. to experience the award-winning film, To Kill a Mockingbird, starring
Gregory Peck, Mary Badham & Phillip Alford.
-“1930’s Party” at C.L. Hybart House Museum & Cultural Center (1920’s Mediterranean-style home where Harper Lee &
Truman Capote visited the night before leaving to research In Cold Blood) - 6 p.m.– until.
Enjoy samplings as Clif & Maureen Holt of Little Savannah Restaurant & Bar bring 1930’s cuisine to the table. Join us
for a generous helping of collards, turnips & cornbread, freshly-sliced tomatoes, fried chicken and, of course Lane
cake, plus many other delectable southern foods mentioned in To Kill a Mockingbird. Beverages, including Monroeville’s
specialty drink, “Tequila Mockingbird,” created by mixologist, Denise Gee, will also be available.
-Tickets are $25 per person, $35 including commemorative glass*
-Museum Gift Shop open 8 a.m.—4 p.m.
-Museum closes at 4 p.m.
Monroe County’s world-famous courtroom
Saturday—July 10
-Visit Beehive Coffee and Books 8 a.m.-until. The first 50 visitors will have
an opportunity to write a letter to Harper Lee, using 50 words or
less to be delivered to the famous author.
-Marathon reading continues in the courtroom 9 a.m.– 6 p.m.
-Walking Tours of the Historic Downtown—(9 a.m.- 12 p.m.) Soak up small
town Alabama as in Harper Lee’s novel. Visit the locations of
Harper Lee and Truman Capote’s childhood homes, while Monroeville
citizens read aloud select passages of To Kill a Mockingbird.
-Exciting old-fashioned games, led by the Museum’s Education staff, begin
at 10 a.m. on the Old Courthouse Lawn. Play marbles, jump rope,
hop scotch, 3-legged sack race, Boo’s treasure hunt, decorate the
sidewalks with chalk, and more. Dominos and checkers will also
be available.
-Enjoy a BBQ lunch on the Old Courthouse lawn -12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m.
$9 per person.
-Visit Our Place Youth & Family Center at 4 p.m. to experience the awardwinning
film, To Kill a Mockingbird, starring Gregory Peck.
-Sandy Jaffe’s much anticipated working documentary, Our Mockingbird, will preview in the famous Old Courtroom at 6p.m. This
event is open to the public compliments of George F. Landegger. Following the documentary, the final passage of To Kill
a Mockingbird will be read on the steps of the South porch of the courthouse.
-“Evening under the Stars” party on the Old Courthouse Lawn, 8:15 p.m.– until. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages including
Monroeville’s special, “Tequila Mockingbird” will be served.
-Tickets for the party following the documentary—$25 per person, $35 including commemorative glass*
-Continuation of Silent Auction of signed, un-circulated 35th anniversary edition of To Kill a Mockingbird.
-Museum Gift Shop open 8 a.m.—until.
Sunday—July 11
-Birthday party for the novel on the Old Courthouse Lawn, 2 p.m.– 4 p.m. Enjoy a specially created birthday cake by the Pastry
Shop of Mobile, with a helping of ice cream, compliments of George F. Landegger.
-Visit Our Place Youth & Family Center at 12 p.m. to experience the award-winning film, To Kill a Mockingbird, starring Gregory Peck
-Silent Auction will conclude at 5 p.m. followed by the announcement of winning bids.
-Museum Gift Shop open 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
*Purchase tickets in advance from the Monroe County Heritage Museum by calling (251) 575-7433.
Friday night dinner & drinks ticket—$25, with commemorative glass— $35.
Saturday night dinner & drinks ticket—$25, with commemorative glass— $35.
Special Rate: Tickets for both night’s events—$45, with (2) commemorative glasses—$65
All events subject to change without prior notice. Please call ahead for complete schedule and reservations (251) 575-7433.
www.tokillamockingbird.com or mchm@frontiernet.net
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
The 13th Annual Alabama Writers Symposium, Literature on Location - the Muse of Place, gathers a fascinating slate of writers, poets, artists, and musicians in Monroeville to explore how place and their sense of belonging inspires their writing. The Alabama Writers Symposium is Alabama's premier event for those who love to read.
Please join us in the hometown of Harper Lee and Truman Capote, because 2010 is special: We are celebrating the 50th anniversary of To Kill a Mockingbird.
A project of the Alabama Center for Literary Arts and sponsored by Alabama Southern Community College, Monroeville, Alabama. For information, call Melinda Byrd Murphy at
Please join us in the hometown of Harper Lee and Truman Capote, because 2010 is special: We are celebrating the 50th anniversary of To Kill a Mockingbird.
A project of the Alabama Center for Literary Arts and sponsored by Alabama Southern Community College, Monroeville, Alabama. For information, call Melinda Byrd Murphy at
(251) 575-8226 or email: mbmurphy@ascc.edu.
Poem in your pocket
Celebrate national Poem In Your Pocket Day on Thursday, April 29, 2010!
The idea is simple: select a poem you love during National Poetry Month then carry it with you to share with co-workers, family, and friends on April 29, 2010.
Poems from pockets will be unfolded throughout the day with events in parks, libraries, schools, workplaces, and bookstores. Create your own Poem In Your Pocket Day event using ideas below or let us know how your plans, projects, and suggestions for Poem In Your Pocket Day by emailing npm@poets.org.
Celebrate national Poem In Your Pocket Day on Thursday, April 29, 2010!
The idea is simple: select a poem you love during National Poetry Month then carry it with you to share with co-workers, family, and friends on April 29, 2010.
Poems from pockets will be unfolded throughout the day with events in parks, libraries, schools, workplaces, and bookstores. Create your own Poem In Your Pocket Day event using ideas below or let us know how your plans, projects, and suggestions for Poem In Your Pocket Day by emailing npm@poets.org.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
An Evening of Poetry with Bobbie Parker author of Through A Passing Cloud
Poets will be recognized for their submissions to the 2010 Anthology of Poems. We will also have "Open Mic" for anyone who would like to read their poetry. Call LaShannon Hollinger 251-575-8271 or email lhollinger@ascc.edu for more information.
A Celebration of Poetry with Poet Laureate of Alabama, Sue Brannan Walker & 2010 Anthology of Poems Poets
Ms. Walker will read from her published works during this celebration at the Kathryn Tucker Windham Museum & Library. Almost 70 novice poets submitted a total of approximately 100 poems for the publication in the upcoming Alabama Southern Library System's 2010 Anthology of Poems, will also receive certificates for their submissions and will have their poems exhibited throughout April. Call Deborah Rankins at 334-637-3146 or email her at drankins@ascc.edu for more information.
Who is the Poet Laureate of Alabama?
In addition to her role as Poet Laureate of Alabama, Sue Walker is the Stokes Distinguish Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Alabama. She is also the Director of Creative Writing, teaches poetry writing and literature and has published six books of poetry, critical articles on James Dickey, Carson McCullers, and Flannery O'Connor. Her new book, She Said will be out from River's Edge Press on April 16.
The National Poetry Month events are free, and everyone is invited to attend!
Poets will be recognized for their submissions to the 2010 Anthology of Poems. We will also have "Open Mic" for anyone who would like to read their poetry. Call LaShannon Hollinger 251-575-8271 or email lhollinger@ascc.edu for more information.
A Celebration of Poetry with Poet Laureate of Alabama, Sue Brannan Walker & 2010 Anthology of Poems Poets
Ms. Walker will read from her published works during this celebration at the Kathryn Tucker Windham Museum & Library. Almost 70 novice poets submitted a total of approximately 100 poems for the publication in the upcoming Alabama Southern Library System's 2010 Anthology of Poems, will also receive certificates for their submissions and will have their poems exhibited throughout April. Call Deborah Rankins at 334-637-3146 or email her at drankins@ascc.edu for more information.
Who is the Poet Laureate of Alabama?
In addition to her role as Poet Laureate of Alabama, Sue Walker is the Stokes Distinguish Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Alabama. She is also the Director of Creative Writing, teaches poetry writing and literature and has published six books of poetry, critical articles on James Dickey, Carson McCullers, and Flannery O'Connor. Her new book, She Said will be out from River's Edge Press on April 16.
The National Poetry Month events are free, and everyone is invited to attend!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Kathryn Tucker Windham
If you missed being in attendance at an Evening With KTW, you missed a treat.
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