Historic Downtown Dothan Event Schedule Saturday, April 25th
An Evening of American Song Dothan Opera House
7:00 pm
Admission Free
Donations Accepted for Carver Museum
Contact Number: 615-3175

The 2009 “Mural City Art Fest” begins its 4th year with an evening of music performed by faculty and students of the John M. Long School of Music of Troy University.

The concert will feature art song and folk song settings by Aaron Copeland, Edward MacDowell, Lee Hoiby, John Duke, Stephen Foster and others. Featured artists include, Dr. Catherine Allard, Dr. Michael Hix, Dr. Margaret Jackson and Troy University students.

Presented by G.W. Carver Interpretive Museum

Wednesday, April 29th
Poplar Head Praise Fest

Poplar Head Park
6:30 8:00 pm
Admission Free
Contact Number: 673-8441

Come join us this year for "Praise Fest", an evening of worship lead by Dothan's teenagers. The event will be held in historic Poplar Head Park from 6:308:00 PM in downtown Dothan. Come hear live worship and experience creative dramas performed by a number of youth teams from around the Wiregrass. We invite every Student Ministry to join us for this incredible evening of worship.

Presented by First Baptist ChurchDothan

Friday, May 1st
A Night of Jazz (ANOJ)

Dothan Civic Center
Doors Open 6:00 pm
Music Begins 7:00 pm
Students Free
Adults $14 Contact Number: 615-3175

An "uber hip experience"! This year's lineup promises just that as the Chad Fisher Group, nationally recognized in both the progressive and contemporary jazz scenes, headlines the show. Also featured are the Chris Hodges Band, known for their smooth classical sounds, and the delightful bluesy sounds of Bruce Brown and Friends. The Northview High School Jazz Band opens the show at 6:30.
Enjoy dinner from the Blue Moon Cafe (cajun) or D'Monico's Italian Gardens during the show.
Limited VIP floor table seating is available in advance by calling (334) 6991475.
Visit www.ANOJdothan.com for more information.

Saturday May 2nd
Endurance 5K Fun Run/Walk

First Baptist ChurchDothan
Family Life Center
8:00 am
Pre Registration:
$10/person & $25 per family
Registration after 4/24:
$15 per person & $30 per family
Contact Number: 792-3217

Run starts and ends at the First Baptist Church of Dothan. It’s a great run and great goal to improve your personal fitness health and a wonderful opportunity to spend time with family and friends. Prizes are awarded to all age groups.

Event Day Registration: 7:00 7:45 am
Presented by First Baptist ChurchDothan

Saturday, May 2nd Street Fest

Wiregrass Museum of Art Grounds,
Poplar Head Park, Opera House &
North Foster 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Admission Free
Contact Number: 793-9042

Currently in its 4th year, the downtown street festival is a "Celebration of the Arts".

This year the festival includes a juried art show, fine & folk artists, glass blowing, dueling artists and puppet shows. There’s live music, dance and children's art activities that include collage making, beeswax candles and puppetry. There are performances of the “Wiregrass Symphony” by the TriState Community Orchestra at the Opera House, Horse & Buggy Rides. Stroll over to North Foster for the antique car show and see the changes as the revitalization continues.

Enjoy all that Historic Downtown Dothan has to offer.
Presented by The Downtown Group

Saturday, May 2nd
Wiregrass Museum of Art First Saturday

Wiregrass Museum of Art
10:30 11:30 am
Admission Free
Contact Number: 794-3871

Saturday May, 2nd
New South Cruisers Car Show on Foster

North Foster Street
10:00 – 3:00 Admission Free
Contact Number: 701-4338

Saturday, May 2nd
Wiregrass Symphoney Performance

Dothan Opera House
Performances Times
2:30, 3:15 & 4:00
Admission $2.00
Children 6 & under Free
Contact Number: 794-3871

Visit The Wiregrass Museum of Art for First Saturday, a free dropin art workshop for children, their parents and grandparents on the first Saturday
of every month.

Take a stroll along North Foster and into yesteryear while looking at the antique & collector cars on display.

Visit the new downtown businesses, enjoy fine food in our downtown restaurants and see the progress as rebirth continues in the historic downtown.

Listen as the murals come to life in the Opera House! Enjoy this special performance by the TriState Community Orchestra of the “Wiregrass Symphony” composed especially for our mural city.

Presented by The TriState Community Orchestra