Maybe you want to relax to live blues music one evening, meet local craftsmen who can turn a block of wood into a work of art or take an afternoon bike ride through a scenic town. You can do all of this, and more, here this month.

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1. Tinglewood Festival, Sept. 8, All Day, Orr Park.
A festival of Shavings, Smoke and Sound – that’s the Tinglewood Festival. This free, one-day art and entertainment event will feature artists, carvers, craftsmen and others working with wood. Live music and food will round out the festivities.

2. Little G Weevil with Special Guests 2Blu, Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m., Shelby County Arts Council.
Based out of Atlanta, Georgia, Weevil is a highly esteemed member of the worldwide blues community. He won the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge in 2013, and has been nominated for a Blues Music Award and a Blues Blast Music Award. He has released five well-received albums and toured across the globe. Special guests are 2blu (Bruce Andrews and George Dudley). Tickets are $20.

3. Harvest of Hope Luncheon, Sept. 3, 11:30 a.m., The Club in Birmingham.
This is the 12^th Annual Harvest of Hope Luncheon benefitting Oak Mountain Mission Ministries. A silent auction will start at 10 a.m., followed by the luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Oak Mountain Mission Ministries is a non-profit that provides food, clothing, furniture and financial assistance to those in need in Shelby County and the greater Birmingham area. 

4. Dolores Hydock: Under the Influence, Sept. 16, 2 p.m., Shelby County Arts Council.
Hear stories about folks who’ve had Dolores “under their influence,” including Dr. Ruth, a high-powered company CEO, an assortment of childhood guides, her mom and some hairy new friends. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.

5. Music of the Mines, Mills and Railroads of the Birmingham District, Sept. 30, 2 p.m., North Shelby Library.
Scholar Karen Utz, curator of Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, will give this presentation related to the 1999 educational resource titled “Spirit of Steel: Music of the Mines, Railroads and Mills of the Birmingham District.” The focus of the book centers on the labor-related music of the Birmingham district. Music of the Mines presents the histories and personal recollections of the musicians and their families, and an outstanding array of recordings ranging from soulful ballads and blues, to union songs and old-time fiddling.

6. ValloCycle, Throughout September, Montevallo.
If you’re a member of the Montevallo community, you’re eligible to join ValloCycle, the city-wide bike share program. Members can participate in cycling activities throughout the year, and utilize a variety of rental bicycles around the city. The current membership term goes through Dec. 31. To get involved, go to cityofmontevallo.com/275/ValloCycle, complete the membership form and send it to Montevallo City Hall.

WHAT TO DO IN SHELBY COUNTY

Sept. 17
Lost and Found Treasures of America
Pelham Public Library
6:30 p.m.

Sept. 19
Family Storytime with Mr. Mac
North Shelby Library
10:45 a.m.

Sept. 19
Teen Homeschool Art Club
North Shelby Library
2:30 p.m.

Sept. 20
Understanding Medicare Seminar
Pelham Public Library
12 p.m.

Sept. 20
NSL Book Club
North Shelby Library
10:30 a.m.

Sept. 21
Mt Laurel Toddler Tales
Mt Laurel Library
10 a.m.

Sept. 21
Mt Laurel Storytime
Mt Laurel Library
11 a.m.

Sept. 25
Manga Art Class
Pelham Public Library
6 p.m.

Sept. 25
Mt Laurel Picture Book Club
Mt Laurel Library
10:30 a.m.

Sept. 26
Family Storytime with Mr. Mac
North Shelby Library
10:45 a.m.

Sept. 29
Mt Laurel Lego Club
Mt Laurel Library
11 a.m.

AROUND TOWN

Sept. 20
I Love the 60s Trivia Night
Hoover Public Library
7-8:30 p.m.

Sept. 21
Birmingham Does Broadway
Alabama Symphony Orchestra
Samford Wright Center

Sept. 21-22+28-29
At Home Presented by Alabama Ballet
Alabama Ballet Center for Dance

Sept. 22
Head Over Teal 5K and Fall Festival
The Preserve in Hoover
8 a.m.

Sept. 24
Monday at the Movies – Hail, Caesar!
Hoover Public Library
2-4:30 p.m./6:30-9 p.m.

Sept. 27-29
St. George Middle Eastern Food Festival
St. George Greek-Catholic Milkite Church

Sept. 28
The Land of Yangalele
Alys Stephens Center

Sept. 28
Tim Hawkins Live with Dustin Nickerson
Samford Wright Center

Sept. 29
Write Club
Hoover Public Library
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Sept. 29
Irondale Whistle Stop Festival
Historic Downtown Irondale

Sept. 29
Fiesta
Linn Park

Sept. 29-30
Great Southern Gun & Knife Show
BJCC Exhibition Hall

Sept. 30
Pen & Paper RPG Society
Hoover Public Library
1:30-5:30 p.m.

Sept. 30
Rickie Lee Jones with Special Guest Anders Osborne
Alys Stephens Center