Cat of the Week: Cass
Saturday December 31, 2005
Friends of Ferals is highlighting "Cass" as their Cat of the Week. Cass is a three year old, short-haired, female, brown tabby with white markings. She has beautiful light green ... Read More
Huntsville Insider Info
Saturday December 31, 2005
There's a lot of interesting things that I learned this week: (1) If you mention About.com when ordering your Huntsville Symphony New Year's Eve tickets, you can ... Read More
My 10 Most Favorite Things About Huntsville
Friday December 30, 2005
The About Huntsville site went live on December 8th, 1999. I've had a lot of exciting and unique experiences during that time. I've been invited to many events and visited ... Read More
Huntsville Events for Dec. 29-Jan. 4
Thursday December 29, 2005
Check out all the New Year's Eve parties in Huntsville. There's still a few days left to see the Galaxy of Lights at the Huntsville Botanical Garden before it ... Read More
Birding in Alabama
Thursday December 29, 2005
Bird Watching or birding in Alabama is one of the best places to enjoy this new hobby. It’s called avitourism and it’s one of the fastest growing forms of outdoor ... Read More
Huntsville Botanical Garden Goes to the Dogs...
Wednesday December 28, 2005
For the months of January and February, the Huntsville Botanical Garden will be open for dogs and owners to walk the grounds and enjoy the great outdoors together. Exercise ... Read More
Huntsville Gossip for January 2006
Wednesday December 28, 2005
"Heard Around Town" is written by Editors Tom & Cathey Carney and reprinted from Old Huntsville Magazine. Cathey & Tom get out and around Huntsville quite often and seem to ... Read More
January Events in Decatur
Wednesday December 28, 2005
What's going on in Decatur? Edith Hobbs has all the news from "The River City" for January, and a sneak peek for some highlights of February. Find info ... Read More
Shoals Events for January
Wednesday December 28, 2005
There's a lot of exciting things going on over in The Shoals. Here's some of things you'll want to be sure to check out: Sam Phillips Music Celebration, ... Read More
Cat of the Week: Dusty
Tuesday December 27, 2005
Friends of Ferals is highlighting "Dusty" as their Cat of the Week. Dusty is a five year old, long-haired, blue-grey and white male cat with gold eyes and a cute, ... Read More
GHHS Dog of the Week: Shorty
Tuesday December 27, 2005
This week The Greater Huntsville Humane Society (GHHS) is featuring Shorty as their Dog of the Week. He is a young adult male Corgi/Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Healer mix with an ... Read More
Huntsville Restaurant Scores for Dec. 19-23
Tuesday December 27, 2005
The Huntsville/Madison County Health Dept. didn't take a break from inspecting the food service areas in Huntsville during the Christmas holiday. Here's some of the places that received a ... Read More
HSO Presents "An Irish New Year's Eve"
Monday December 26, 2005
Special Offer: If you mention About.com when ordering your tickets, you can get two for one New Year's Eve concert balcony tickets, usually ... Read More
Huntsville Insider Info
Saturday December 24, 2005
It's been a busy holiday season. Here's some things I learned this week: (1) Why not give a future gift of life this Christmas? As of ... Read More
2005 Christmas Ice Show
Thursday December 22, 2005
Figure skating is a beautiful thing to watch and each Christmas for the past 12 years, children and adults of all ages have put on a spectacular show for the ... Read More
Sam Phillips Music Celebration
Wednesday December 21, 2005
Sam Phillips has been dubbed “The Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll” and is credited with having recorded the first Rock ‘n’ Roll record ever made. He has been inducted into ... Read More
Holdiay Events in Huntsville
Wednesday December 21, 2005
There's a lot going on in Huntsville during the holiday season. Be sure and check all the church websites for their Christmas services and concerts this week. Other ... Read More
Dog of the Week: Bogart
Wednesday December 21, 2005
This week, the Greater Huntsville Humane Society is featuring Bogart as their dog of the week. Bogart is a Great Pyrenees. He isn’t ready for adoption--but is in desperate ... Read More
HSO Presents "An Irish New Year's Eve"
Tuesday December 20, 2005
Special Offer: If you mention About.com when ordering your tickets, you can get two for one New Year's Eve concert balcony tickets, usually ... Read More
HSO Presents "An Irish New Year's Eve"
Tuesday December 20, 2005
The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra presents its annual New Year’s Eve Concert on Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the VBC Concert Hall. This festive concert features amazing Irish ... Read More
Cat of the Week: Tizzy
Monday December 19, 2005
Friends of Ferals is highlighting "Tizzy" as their Cat of the Week. Tizzy is a medium-haired, gray, female tabby with white paws and gorgeous copper eyes. She was trapped in ... Read More
Restaurant Health Scores for Dec. 12-16
Monday December 19, 2005
In the latest Huntsville/Madison County Health Dept. Report, the following eating places were inspected: Hopper's Bar & Grill, Courtyard Marriott, Burritt on the Mountain, Wendy's, Nikko's Japanese, Cafe Berlin, Cazadores, ... Read More
Free: “A Christmas Tale” on Sunday & Monday
Sunday December 18, 2005
“Have We Got a Story for You”! Tired of the every day grind? Tired of the commercialism of today’s hectic holiday season? Trinity United Methodist Church has the answer ... Read More
Palette Cafe Opens at Huntsville Museum of Art
Saturday December 17, 2005
HUNTSVILLE--There's another great reason for visiting downtown
Huntsville. As part of the city¹s revitalization efforts, the highly
anticipated Palette Cafe has opened to rave reviews by the public. With a European-style ... Read More
Huntsville Insider Info
Friday December 16, 2005
Here's some things I learned this week: (1) Just in time for Christmas Eve, and thanks to Sherry Floyd for sending me this link, everyone can track Santa. ... Read More
Christmas Ice Show on Saturday
Friday December 16, 2005
Don't miss a "cool" show on Saturday, December 17th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Benton H. Wilcoxon Municpal Ice Complex on Leeman Ferry Road. The show ... Read More
Huntsville Events Dec. 19-21, 2006
Thursday December 15, 2005
There's a lot of activity in Huntsville during the holiday season--be sure and check each day for complete list. Here's just a few of the events in the next ... Read More
Top 10 Books at Shaver's Bookstore
Thursday December 15, 2005
If there are readers on your Christmas list this year, you might want to check and see what local and regional books are selling the fastest this year at Shaver's ... Read More
Frank & Jesse's Last Ride
Thursday December 15, 2005
Ask anyone who’s grown up in Huntsville and they’ll be able to tell you all about the time that Jesse James and his gang staged a daring robbery on the ... Read More
"Chicago" Hits Huntsville January 6-8, 2006
Tuesday December 13, 2005
Broadway Theatre League will feature the hit musical "Chicago" at the Von Braun Center Concert Hall January 6 through 8, 2006. IT ALL STARTED
WITH A HIT: There’s no ... Read More
Latest Huntsville Restaurant Scores
Tuesday December 13, 2005
In the Huntsville/Madison County Health Dept.'s report for Dec. 5-9th, the following eating places were some of the ones inspected: Papa Gyros, Papou's, Cakes Etc., Huntsville Hospital, New Moon ... Read More
Cat of the Week: William
Tuesday December 13, 2005
Friends of Ferals is highlighting "William" as their Cat of the Week. William is a three year old, big green eyed ole sweetheart black shorthaired male. He has a cute ... Read More
Bo Bice Releases First Album
Monday December 12, 2005
You've probably noticed that Bo Bice is popping up everywhere on TV lately. He's out promoting his first CD, The Real Thing, which will be released on Dec. ... Read More
The Perfect Christmas Gift: A Chocolate Body Wrap!
Sunday December 11, 2005
One of the most luxurious things that I love to do is go to a day spa and get pampered. My most memorable experience was at Dunagan Yates & ... Read More
Chocolate Gallery Is Chocoholics Dream
Saturday December 10, 2005
Chocolate makes the perfect gift for your sweetheart, family or co-workers for Christmas. If you're looking for ideas for someone on your Christmas list, check out The Chocolate Gallery ... Read More
Origin of 12 Days of Christmas
Saturday December 10, 2005
When most people hear "The 12 Days of Christmas," they think of the song. This song had its origins as a teaching tool to instruct young people in the meaning ... Read More
Christmas in Huntsville
Saturday December 10, 2005
Over the last six years, I've collected articles and photos about celebrating the holidays in Huntsville. I'll be adding to this index of Christmas Articles every year. ... Read More
Huntsville Insider Info
Friday December 9, 2005
Here's what I learned about Huntsville this week: (1) According to WebMD, the face transplant is successful for the 38-year-old woman whose face was "severely disfigured" in May ... Read More
Ringling Bros Barum Bailey Circus
Thursday December 8, 2005
You don't have to be a kid to enjoy all the fun and mayhem at "The Greatest Show on Earth." I've got some photos of all the fun that can ... Read More
Holiday Events in Huntsville
Thursday December 8, 2005
There's a bunch of holiday events on the calendar--check each day so you don't miss anything. Here's just a few you might want to check out: Old Towne ... Read More
My 10 Most Favorite Things About Huntsville
Thursday December 8, 2005
The About Huntsville site went live on December 8th, 1999. I've had a lot of exciting and unique experiences during that time. I've been invited to many events and visited ... Read More
New Year's Eve Parties
Thursday December 8, 2005
It is time to say goodbye to 2005 and hello to a brand new year in 2006. I hope you have all your goals and resolutions made for the coming ... Read More
Circus Animals Walk Through Huntsville
Wednesday December 7, 2005
There is always excitement when the circus comes to town and this year was no exception. Huntsville is the last stop for the Ringling Brothers Barum & Bailey Circus before ... Read More
Found: Lost Dog -- Is This Yours?
Wednesday December 7, 2005
This cute, sweet, very affectionate puppy was found Sunday sitting by the side of a very busy road in the cold pouring rain. She was on Drake Ave. ... Read More
Restaurant Scores for Nov. 28-Dec. 2
Wednesday December 7, 2005
The latest Huntsville/Madison County Health Dept. Report has the inspection scores for Ryan's, 801 Franklin, Shogun Japanese Steakhouse, Dairy Queen, Tim's Cajun Kitchen, Subway, Zaxby's, Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders, Tim's ... Read More
Christmas in Decatur
Wednesday December 7, 2005
Here's the December news for Decatur and Morgan County events from our columnist, Edith Hobbs. Be sure to see "The Nutcracker" from The Alabama Ballet at The Princess Theatre, ... Read More
Dog of the Week: Lucy
Tuesday December 6, 2005
This week The Greater Huntsville Humane Society (GHHS) is featuring Lucy as their Dog of the Week. She is a young adult female terrier mix with an exuberant personality. She ... Read More
Cat of the Week: Stevie
Tuesday December 6, 2005
Friends of Ferals is highlighting "Stevie" as their Cat of the Week. Stevie is a handsome one year old male beautiful marked silver tabby with white fur on neck and ... Read More
FOUND: Two Lost Dogs in Harvest Area
Monday December 5, 2005
One family came home from church Sunday to find that their two dogs had dug out of their fence and ran away from home. Have you seen ... Read More
John Chapman Named Manager of External Tank Project Office
Monday December 5, 2005
HUNTSVILLE--John Chapman has been named manager of the External Tank Project Office in the Space Shuttle Propulsion Office at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. In his new position, Chapman ... Read More
Christmas in Huntsville
Monday December 5, 2005
Over the last six years, I've collected articles and photos about celebrating the holidays in Huntsville. I'll be adding to this index of Christmas Articles every year. ... Read More
Elephant Walk on Tuesday
Monday December 5, 2005
As you know, UPDATE: Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey is headed into Huntsville this week. The traditional elephant walk, which will this year include several horses and possibly ... Read More
Origin of 12 Days of Christmas
Monday December 5, 2005
When most people hear "The 12 Days of Christmas," they think of the song. This song had its origins as a teaching tool to instruct young people in the meaning ... Read More
2004 Christmas Parade in Huntsville...Ho, Ho, Ho!
Saturday December 3, 2005
Everyone loves a parade...but this year the annual Christmas Parade in downtown Huntsville got some cold, rainy, soggy weather for its trip through the streets of Huntsville. It really ... Read More
Huntsville Insider Info
Friday December 2, 2005
Here's some interesting things I ran across this last week in Huntsville: (1) According to the Center for Digital Government, for the second consecutive year, the state of ... Read More
Huntsville Events for Dec. 1-7, 2005
Thursday December 1, 2005
With the holiday season fast approaching, we have quite a few Christmas events and celebrations going on in the Huntsville area: 13th Annual Holiday Gallery Tour, Galaxy of Lights ... Read More
Holiday Events in The Shoals
Thursday December 1, 2005
Our Shoals columnist, Susann Elsass, shares all the fun holiday events going on in The Shoals with us: The Julian House Tea Room, Imp-Mi-Ah-Key Fountain Christmas Music Show, four ... Read More