Celebrate the birthday of W.C. Handy
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Celebrate the birthday of W.C. Handy is on Monday, November 16, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the museum in Florence, AL. Free to attend.
- When
- Monday, November 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Where
- the museum
- Cost
- Free
Occasion: Celebrate the birthday of W.C. Handy, the "Father of the Blues"
Features: Musical performance and refreshments
Admission: Free admission to the museum
Also on Monday
- 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDBA Dissertation Defense – Sonji WillinghamUniversity of North Alabama · 1 Harrison Plaza, Florence, ALPublic defense of an Executive DBA dissertation by Sonji Willingham, followed by audience questions.
- 9:30 AM Joints in Motion chair exercise (self-led)The Club · 450 Country Club Drive, Florence, ALSelf-led Joints in Motion chair exercise at 9:30 AM, open to the public and no fee.
- 10:30 AM Baby & MeHelen Keller Public LibraryA morning program for caregivers and babies with songs, stories and social time. Held Monday at 10:30 a.m.
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM UNA Men's Basketball vs FiskCB&S Bank Arena at Flowers HallGame broadcast and media info: televised on ESPN+, radio by Roar Lions Productions, with streaming video and audio links and tickets available online.
- 11:30 AM Nutrition Program/Lunch for those over 60The Club · 450 Country Club Drive, Florence, ALWeekday nutrition program with lunch for people 60 and older; suggested $1 donation.
- 12:00 PM Florence Rotary ClubMarriott Shoals Conference Center · 10 Hightower Place, Florence, ALWeekly Florence Rotary Club lunch meeting held at noon on Mondays. Lunch is served starting at 11:30 AM.
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