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Aurora Australias perform beginning at 7 p.m. Friday at the Trojan House, Avalon Avenue, Muscle Shoals.

Published: Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 3:57 p.m.

Music

  • The Decoys perform tonight at Miss Annie's, U.S. 43, St. Joseph, Tenn. 931-724-5544.

    • Kerry Gilbert and Shane Goodson, of the KGB, will perform 6-8 p.m. today at Good Springs Fish and More Restaurant, U.S. 43, Russellville. 331-0059

  • Travis Wammack and Butch “Big Arms” Ledford perform 6-8 tonight at Southland Restaurant, 1309 S. Jackson Highway, Sheffield. 383-8236. They also perform

    6-8 p.m. Friday at Good Springs Fish and More Restaurant, U.S. 43, Russellville.

  • Byron Green, featuring Shawna P and Adam Tyler, performs Friday at Side Pockets in Florence. On Saturday, Hillbilly Delux will be the band for a Halloween costume party.

  • Musical guests at Old Town Tavern in Sheffield this weekend include: Jason and Punknecks from L.A., Johnny Law Justice and Stegosaurs on Friday; and Satan's Youth Ministers, Ursa Locomodus and Carnevil Circus on Saturday.

  • Saucy Jack performs Friday night at LaFonda Mexicana in Florence.

  • Southern Accent is the band Saturday at Parker's Place, U.S. 43, St. Joseph, Tenn. Cover charge: $5.

  • Stone Nickel is the host band for a Halloween party Saturday night at Bumper's, U.S. 13, Iron City, Tenn. 931-724-5544.

  • Humboldt is the band for a Halloween party Saturday at J.D.'s Bar and Grill, 505 N. Raleigh Ave., Sheffield.

  • Brand X performs 11 p.m.-4 a.m. Saturday at Oasis Lounge, Littleville.

    331-0441,

  • Jim Marlboro performs '50s and '60s rock 'n' roll at the University of North Alabama parking lot closest to the fountain 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday.

  • It's a hip-hop genre featuring J-Dawg, L-Mac and GLK for a Halloween costume party Saturday at 9 p.m. at Smokehouse Billiards and Grille, Tennessee Street, Florence. 366-3628.

  • Joseph Baldwin performs 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday at Jonathan's Steakhouse, Russellville. Details: myspace.com/josephbaldwincountry.com.

    Holiday events

  • Haunted train rides in Spring Park, Tuscumbia, begin at dusk today through

    Saturday. Suitable for the family. Tickets: $3, children; $4, adults. Sponsored by Tuscumbia Railway Co. 389-1357.

  • The Haunted History Ghost Walk Tours of Florence are 7:30-9 p.m. through Saturday. Tours begin and end at Wilson Park, downtown. Admission: $10, adults; $8 students. 757-7506 or shoalsghostwalk.blogspot.com.

  • Haunted tours of Sweetwater will be conducted nightly through Saturday at the antebellum plantation on Sweetwater Avenue off Florence Boulevard, Florence. Tickets: $20, adults; $10, students; proceeds benefit the Sweetwater Mansion Restoration Fund. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.; final tours will be at 10 tonight and midnight Friday and Saturday. Tour lasts about 75 minutes; wear comfortable shoes. Details: Amanda Perry, event coordinator, 335-4935.

  • The second annual Zombie Walk, sponsored by Delta Chi Fraternity at the University of North Alabama and Star 94.9, starts at 4:30 p.m. Friday in front of the fountain at UNA. Games, food, more. Proceeds benefit the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research.

    Special Events

  • Railroad Bridge Show featuring live music, local art and handmade goods is being hosted by the Art Hive 2-7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Old Railroad Bridge, Sheffield. Donations accepted.

  • Athens Storytelling Festival is today through Saturday in downtown Athens. The event kicks off with a storytellers showcase 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday and continues Friday and Saturday with guests including Kathryn Tucker Windham, Carmen Deedy and Susanna “Granny Sue” Holstein. Details: athensstorytellingfestivalcom.

    Deadline for items to be submitted to Best Bets is noon Monday for publication Thursday. Items can be e-mailed to teri.thornton@timesdaily.com or delivered to the Times-

    Daily office at 219 W. Tennessee St., Florence. Please include a telephone number.


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