MAGNOLIA SPRINGS, Ala. — The Third Annual Magnolia Springs Art and Jazz Festival will be held on May 23, at the corner of Oak Street at County Road 49 in Magnolia Springs. Gates will open at 2 p.m. Parking is available at the Wesleyan Church on County Road 49 and at the Fire Hall on County Road 49 and Gates Avenue.

The event, sponsored by the Magnolia Springs Garden Club, will feature an exhibition and sale of original artwork by a number of talented artists, and will be held at the historic Community Hall on Oak Street. Across the street in the open spaces around Jesse’s Restaurant and Moore’s Store there will be continuous live music from 2 until 8 by four excellent groups that range from jazz quartets and quintets to a big band with a vocalist.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase until 7:30.

Admission to the event is $10, and can be purchased at the gate. Admission is free for students and military with I.D. There is also a $30 entry ticket available that includes a sit-down dinner with beverages that will be served from 5:30 to 7:30 in Jesse’s Restaurant. These tickets are limited and can be purchased in advance by calling (251) 988-1468 or (251) 965-7139.

For more information call Elaine Coll at (251) 988-1468 or Reva Hinson at (251) 965-7139.

The Garden Club will donate 50 percent of the profit from the festival fundraiser to a designated fund established by the Community Association Board for the restoration of the Community Hall.