Huntsville, AL

Through the City Lights and Stars Concert series, Burritt on the Mountain continues to bring world class musicians to the Huntsville community at affordable prices. On Friday, May 24th Burritt will feature Mary Gauthier.

In conversation and in public, Mary Gauthier comes off as a practical, no-nonsense woman. Stoic, even. Which wouldn't seem unusual, except for the fact that her songs carry so much emotional punch, they can leave you staggering. Louisiana native-turned-Nashville resident Gauthier (it's French; pronounced Go-SHAY), whose songs have been described as Americana, have earned praise from Bob Dylan and Tom Waits, and have been recorded by Jimmy Buffett, Blake Shelton, Boy George and many others. When she tells you that she is not bragging, just explaining, in that practical way of hers. It's the same way she discusses experiences that led to some of the extraordinary songs she performs on the album. Renowned songs, such as "I Drink," "Drag Queens in Limousines" and "Karla Faye". Admission is charged and food, soft drinks, beer and wine are available for purchase. For more information or tickets call 256-536-2882 or visit www.burrittonthemountain.com.

Visiting Mooresville is like stepping back in time to a peaceful, less hectic way of living. In fact, Mooresville, with its tree-shaded streets, white picket fences and absence of sidewalks, is the model for many of the new "planned communities" going up everywhere as people search for that neighborhood feeling. This is one of the most charming small towns in America! The Mooresville Weekend is in May of every other year--this year it's a weekend of activities May 17-18. For more info & a schedule, check the Mooresville website.

Here's some fun things to do in Huntsville this next week:Disney on Ice, TH's "5 Women Wearing the Same Dress", RT's "Sherlock Holmes--A Study In Scarlett", Spank--Fifty Shades Parody, Green Street Market at Nativity, Camp Out in the Garden, Historic Mooresville Weekend/Tour, Concerts on the Dock, Huntsville Dragway--National Series, Hunracille Stars vs. Montgomery Biscuits, Rocket City United vs. Knoxville, Rocket City United vs. Knoxville, Dixie Derby Girls vs. Muscogee Roller Girls, Fern Festival & Sale, Hosta Sale, Indie Summer Fashion Market, Madison Farmer's Market, Military Vehicle Rally, Planetarium Show--Saturn, Rocket City Titans vs. Kentucky Pythons, Parrots-R-4-Ever at Garden, Spring Concert at Three Caves, Spring Concert at Three Caves, The Price Is Right Lve, Crosby Stills & Nash Concert, plus more. Details on the May Calendar.

In the latest Huntsville/Madison County Health dept report, the following restaurants were inspected: Captain D's, West End Grill, Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant, The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, Shea's Express, Zöe's Kitchen, Furniture Factory Bar & Applebee's, Casa Blanca, Texas Roadhouse, Bento Box, Blue Plate Café, plus more. Read the full report.

My official Tennessee Valley weekend forecast...
Friday...Partly cloudy. High 84.
Friday Night...Partly cloudy. Low 62.
Saturday...Sunny. High near 86.
Saturday Night...Partly cloudy. Low 63.
Sunday...Sunny. High 89.

Have a great weekend everyone!
James Payton, Huntsville about.com Forecaster
http://uahweather.blogspot.com
http://twitter.com/weatherjames

This Friday, May 17th at 7:30pm, Rocket City United (RCU) returns to NPSL action in their home opener against the Knoxville Force. RCU will return to John Hunt Park, home field to the 2009 South Region Championship season. The full-season schedule features 4 Friday night games and 1 Wednesday night game.

2013 Schedule (Home games highlighted in BOLD):
Fri - May 17, 2013 07:30PM Knoxville Force
Fri - May 24, 2013 07:30PM Mississippi Storm
Sat - Jun 01, 2013 07:30PM @New Orleans Jesters
Fri - Jun 07, 2013 07:30PM Gulfcoast Texans
Wed - Jun 12, 2013 07:30PM @Knoxville Force
Sat - Jun 15, 2013 07:30PM @Mississippi Storm
Fri - Jun 21, 2013 07:30PM New Orleans Jesters
Wed - Jun 26, 2013 07:30PM Chattanooga FC
Sat - Jun 29, 2013 07:30PM @Gulfcoast Texans

For further information, please visit www.rocketcityunited.com.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RCUSoccer
Twitter: @RCUSoccer

The Huntsville Fern Society presents its Twentieth Annual Fern Festival and Sale on Saturday May 18. Held in the Fern Glade at the Huntsville Botanical Garden, the Festival includes music, mini-seminars on growing ferns, and over 40 different types of garden ferns for sale. All the ferns are deer-resistant and suitable for our North Alabama climate. The Festival runs from 9 am-3pm, with the mini-seminars given every half-hour from 10 am -12:30 pm. All proceeds support the enhancement of the Botanical Garden's Fern Glade -- the coolest, shadiest green space in all of Huntsville! Botanical Garden admission prices apply for non-members. Information at 256-830-4447, or hsvbg.org.

Here's some fun things to do in Huntsville this next week: Commodores Concert, Sips & Sounds, Green Street Market at Nativity, Black Jacket Symphony - The Beatles' Abbey Road, 25th Anniversary & National Public Garden Day, City Lights & Stars Concert, Concerts on the Dock, TH's "5 Women Wearing the Same Dress", RT's "Sherlock Holmes--A Study In Scarlett", Rocket City BrewFest, Sci-Quest's "Hands On Trucks", Harvest Herb Fair, Madison City Farmer's Market, Madisson County Commission Fishing Rodeo, Mother/Daughter Princess Tea Party, Mother & Son Special Train Excursion, Mustang & Ford Show, Planetarium Show--Saturn, Celebrate Mother's Day at USSRC, Anthony Hamilton Concert, Mother's Day at Sci-Quest, Disney on Ice, plus more. Details on the May Calendar.

In the latest Huntsville/Madison Health Dept report, the following restaurants were cited: Sbarro Italian Eatery, New York Deli & Bakery, Smashburger, Jack's Family Restaurant, Landry's Seafood House, David Gibson Bar BQ # 2, Waffle House, Kentucky Fried Chicken, NEWK'S Express Café, Taco Bell, Chick-Fil-A of Whitesburg Dr, Café 153, Bojangle's Famous Chicken, Moe's SouthWest Grill, Ruby Tuesday, Lawlers Barbeque Express, Red Robin America's Gourmet, OK CORRAL, Panera Bread, plus others. Read he full report.

The Huntsville Botanical Garden is exploring Purple Martins on Thursday, May 9h at 6 pm. Purple martins are fascinating creatures that are gaining in popularity throughout the South for several reasons - one they are incredible flying machines, and two they eat lots of mosquitoes. For several years now the Garden has had a wonderful colony of purple martins that nest, mate, raise their young, migrate in winter and return the following spring to repeat the cycle all over again. Join Brian Naughton, purple martin enthusiast, as he shares his insights on these wonderful birds in a classroom lecture and then out on site as we watch them in flight. Cost: $15-members; $20-non members.