The 2026 season in the River Region has already hit a high note with the successful launch of the Montgomery Hot Air Balloon Festival earlier this spring. As we move into the warmer months, the focus of our local culture shifts back to the sprawling green acres of Blount Cultural Park. Specifically, the Alabama Shakespeare Festival (ASF) is preparing for its highly anticipated summer slate, proving once again that you don't need to travel to London or New York to experience w