Jasper Main Street to Host Tallulah Tribute Weekend

 Jasper, AL – It’s that time again, dah-lings! For the third consecutive year, Jasper Main Street happily announces the Tallulah Bankhead Tribute Weekend. The tribute will begin on Thursday, June 8^th with a showing of Disney’s 1961 film 101 Dalmatians at the Bankhead House amphitheater, beginning at dusk (the character of Cruella De Vil is said to be inspired by Tallulah Bankhead herself).Tallulah was a popular stage and film actress in the 1930s and 40s, starring in films like Devil and the Deep and Lifeboat. Known for her husky voice, outrageous personality, and strong wit, Tallulah Bankhead resided in Jasper much of her life. From Thursday, June 8^th to Saturday, June 10^th, Jasper Main Street will remember the life of Tallulah Bankhead through a series of community events and activities.The weekend will continue on Friday, June 9 with a performance by the Velcro Pygmies. The show is free to the public and will begin at 7:00 PM in downtown Jasper’s courthouse square.Concluding the weekend will be the Tallulah Half Marathon, 5K, one-mile Fun Run, and the Kid’s Half Marathon Program 1-mile entry on Saturday, June 10 beginning at 7:00 AM. Each run will start and finish in downtown Jasper’s courthouse square. The presenting sponsor, PowerAde, will be served at refreshment stops throughout the runs.Recently announced was the union of the Simmons at Sunset 5K and the Tallulah Half. Registering for Simmons at Sunset (May 12) will provide runners with a discount code for the Tallulah Half. You can register for the runs at simmonsatsunset5k.com and tallulahhalf.com.Mike Putman, Executive Director of Jasper Main Street, said, “We are so thrilled about the marriage of TR Simmons and Tallulah Bankhead. We are proud of our joint efforts to promote good health in our community.”The Tallulah tribute weekend will bring hundreds of guests into Jasper. The weekend is a great opportunity for Jasper businesses to display merchandise and bring in revenue. Guests will be able to see the beauty of Jasper, while celebrating the life of Tallulah.“Why Tallulah? Tallulah is authentic Jasper, a woman ahead of her time,” says Putman. “As we continue our economic vitality and revitalization of downtown Jasper, we want to be like Tallulah… innovative, always moving forward, and a star in Alabama!”For more information on the Tallulah Bankhead Tribute Weekend, visit https://www.facebook.com/TallulahBankheadTribute or contact Mike Putman at mike@jaspermainstreet.com.###