Looney's Amphitheater Complex and Cultural Center

An old Picture taken at Looney's, This is What we aspire to get back to!

Help Us Come Back to Looney’s!

Winston County Arts Council has had the opportunity to purchase the Looney’s Amphitheatre property, which also includes the Dual Destiny Theatre. Besides the entertainment value, having this venue would benefit all of us culturally, educationally, and economically: we would finally have a headquarters from which to produce plays, concerts, exhibits, festivals, etc. We want to have something going on all the time, including a gift shop where locals can sell their work and an interactive museum of the history of Winston County, so school children and tourists can understand how unique and beautiful this area really is. We have wanted this since our inception in 2007.

But we can’t do this without your help because we don’t have the funds needed to restore it. Please help the people of this area by donating to the Looney’s fund. Every cent goes directly toward the restoration. All our Board are volunteers; we get no money for our work because we love our people and this county. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit, so all donations are tax-deductible.

Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts!

Click on the link below to Donate:

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Looney's Update:

The Winston County Arts Council is still in the process of replacing repairing, cleaning and clearing out all of the buildings, and creating additions to Looney's. Sister Sara’s is now available for meetings and reunions. We’re going step-by-step, with a lot still to do. But we’re excited about the progress! If you would like to help, pleae click the Go Fund Me link below!

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work is underway to bring Looney's entertaiNment theater back to life

The Iconic Landmark Flag is back at Looney's Entertainment Theater

The Stage at Looney's is Complete!

Thank you to all of our contributors!

“Twins” Project at Looney’s

An interesting project, called the “Twins” Project, is developing right now at Looney’s Amphitheater Complex and Cultural Center as part of Winston County Arts Council’s renovation of the 13-acre property. Three sets of identical twins, all local, have been hand-picked to head the restoration of the putt-putt golf course, along with the complex’s project manager, David Jacobs, and a crew of workers who will see that their plans are carried out to the delight of all the area people who are waiting patiently for the grand opening. The ladies have been picked, not because they each have a twin, but because together they present a formidable array of talent and experience, from business acumen to landscaping. Most even played Looney Putt when they were very young, and many volunteered when the complex was previously active.

The theme of the 18-hole mini-golf course is attractions or historical features of Winston County. The Arts Council, in keeping with its main objective of teaching fine arts as well as the history and folk arts of our county, hope that while participants enjoy playing the game, they will also be learning about the unique history of the Free State of Winston. The hope is that this, and other games and attractions that will come, will also increase tourism to the county.

Brian Canuteson, of Elior Designs in Decatur, is doing the artwork for each hole in the course. Already completed are replicas of the Dual Destiny statue, the red rotary-dial phone used to make the first 9-1-1 phone call, Corinth Church, Houston Log Jail, Winston County Courthouse, and Looney’s Tavern, with another to come each week.

The public is always welcome for a tour of the progress being made. If you are interested, please call J.D. Snoddy, Chairman of the Board, at 205-489-6569.

Winston County Arts Council announces renovation plans for Looney's Complex after purchase completed

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Valentine Show Rodeo and Juliet

JD Snoddy being Sworn in for his 5th Term as the Winston County Circuit Clerk at Looney's Lodge

JD Snoddy being Sworn in by Alabama Supreme Court Justice, Kelli Wise, for his 5th Term as the Winston County Circuit Clerk at Looney's Lodge. Pictured also is his wife, Theresa Snoddy.