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Jean's Huntsville, AL Blog March 2009 Archive

By Jean Brandau, About.com Guide to Huntsville, AL

VBC This Week

Tuesday March 31, 2009
Here's a look at what's happening at the VBC this week and tickets that are currently on sale: Thu-- 4/ 2/2009 -- Black Tie Ball Fri -- 4/ 3/2009 -- AL Science Fair Fri -- 4/ 3/2009 -- Al Youth Ballet ... Read More

Wisteria: The South's Most Beautiful Vine

Sunday March 29, 2009
Even before the popular TV show "Desperate Housewives" chose "Wisteria Lane" to live on, wisteria was one of my favorite Southern plants. Images of romantic, hazy, lazy days of the ... Read More

Dogwood Trees: Pretty in Pink or White

Friday March 27, 2009
Have you noticed that the dogwood trees are blooming? I always remember that dogwoods come into bloom aound Easter. The Botanical Garden is predicting their 100+ year old ... Read More

The Melting Pot Sizzles

Friday March 27, 2009
I recently went to check out Huntsville's newest restaurant--The Melting Pot in Bridge Street. This interactive dining experience is one of the most fun times I've had in a restaurant! ... Read More

Huntsville Insider Info

Thursday March 26, 2009
Here's some things I learned in Huntsville this week: According to WHNT-TV, The Huntsville Police Department is asking for your help to find three sex offenders. Go on the website ... Read More

Huntsville Events This Week

Thursday March 26, 2009
This weekend promises to have some shaky weather. Check out James Payton's weather forecast and then make your plans accordingly. Here's some of your choices this week: ... Read More

Cutest Cat Contestants

Thursday March 26, 2009
Huntsville owners show off their favorite felines in the 2009 Cutest Cat Contest. Check out these 24 amazing cats and then vote for your favorite.

Weekend Weather...by James Payton

Wednesday March 25, 2009
On the weather map...A strong cold front will advance onto the Tennessee Valley on Friday. As the front begins to encounter warm & unstable air...strong to severe thunderstorms will begin ... Read More

Huntsville Restaurant Scores

Monday March 23, 2009
In the latest report from the Huntsville/Madison County Health Dept., three restaurants failed to make a passing grade of 85, while three more had perfect scores of 100. Some ... Read More

Rambo & Martin--Two Homeless Guys

Monday March 23, 2009
Rambo is Huntsville Animal Services "Dog of the Week." His name sounds like a fighter--but Rambo is a cuddly lover. He's a daschund mix and is two or ... Read More

VBC This Week

Monday March 23, 2009
Here's a look at what's happening at the VBC this week and tickets that are currently on sale: Tue -- 3/24/2009 -- The 25th National Symposium on Child Abuse Wed-- 3/25/2009 -- The 25th National Symposium on ... Read More

Enjoy Spring Farm Days

Saturday March 21, 2009
Mark your calendars for this one: Kick up your heels at Burritt on the Mountain’s annual Spring Farm Days ~ always a fan favorite ~ on April 4 and ... Read More

Madison Co. Nature Trail in Spring

Friday March 20, 2009
One delightful, and often overlooked or forgotten, place for picnics, meetings, relaxing and fun is the Madison County Nature Trail on Green Mountain in south Huntsville. Enjoy this beautiful ... Read More

Huntsville This Week

Wednesday March 18, 2009
I hope your enjoying the nice weather and spring break this week. In case you've run out of ideas for things to do, here's a list of options: ... Read More

Huntsville Insider Info

Wednesday March 18, 2009
Here's some things I learned in Huntsville this week: Ars Nova is hosting an opera fundraiser at the Ledges March 28, 2009 from 5:30 - 7:30. Susanna Phillips will perform and ... Read More

North Alabama Business Hall of Fame

Wednesday March 18, 2009
(Huntsville) – The annual North Alabama Business Hall of Fame event is just around the corner. Men, dust off your tuxedos and women, select your best long dress ... Read More

Spring Break Weekend Weather...by James Payton

Wednesday March 18, 2009
On the weather map...After a weak cold front pushes through on Thursday, another strong area of high pressure will build in on Friday & will dominate the weather for much ... Read More

Huntsville Restaurant Scores

Monday March 16, 2009
In the latest report from the Huntsville/Madison County Health Dept., all of the 83 restaurants passed with a score of 85 or higher, with four getting perfect scores of 100. ... Read More

VBC This Week

Monday March 16, 2009
Here's a look at what's happening at the VBC this week and tickets that are currently on sale: Mon -- 3/16/2009--Chinese Spectacular Tue--3/17/2009 --Harlem Globetrotters Tue -- 3/17/2009 -- Hsv. Rotary Luncheon Thu -- 3/19/2009 -- Havoc v Richmond Fri -- 3/20/2009 -- NEACA Fri -- 3/20/2009 -- Rickey Smiley ... Read More

Huntsville's Cutest Baby!

Monday March 16, 2009
The votes are in for the 2009 Huntsville's Cutest Baby...and although all the babies were cuties, Hannah Marie, was our winner. Hannah was born August 6th and is a ... Read More

2008 St. Patrick's Day Parade

Sunday March 15, 2009
Once a year, and always on March 17th, Huntsville turns out to celebration their Irish heritage in downtown with a parade of everything green. Even if they're not Irish, ... Read More

It's a Bug's Life at The Garden

Friday March 13, 2009
HUNTSVILLE -- The Bugs are here! The installation of the blockbuster exhibit – David Rogers’ Big Bugs, presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union, is complete and the Botanical Garden is ... Read More

Huntsville Insider Info

Friday March 13, 2009
Here is what I learned in Huntsville this week: The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade (map) will be held on Tuesday, March 17th, in downtown Huntsville at 11:30 am. The ... Read More

Huntsville This Week

Thursday March 12, 2009
Spring is almost here and spring break is rapidly approaching. Here's some events you might want to check out this week: Noon Time Organ Concert Series, Civil War ... Read More

Princess & Grace Looking For Homes

Wednesday March 11, 2009
Grace is a two month old black Lab that Huntsville Animal Services is featuring as their "Dog of the Week." Grace is loving and affectionate. She's great with ... Read More

Melting Pot Opens In Bridge Street

Wednesday March 11, 2009
Huntsville, Alabama (March 11, 2009) - The Melting Pot of Huntsville will open today, March 11. Located upstairs in suite 340 of Bridge Street Town Centre, across from the ... Read More

Weekend & Spring Break Weather...by James Payton

Wednesday March 11, 2009
On the weather map...An old frontal boundary will stall & hang around just to our south...keeping the Tennessee Valley cool & wet for much of the upcoming weekend. A wave ... Read More

Huntsville Restaurant Scores

Tuesday March 10, 2009
There were 117 eating places that were inspected in this week's Huntsville/Madison County Health Dept. report. Of those, 7 failed to make a passing grade of 85, while nine ... Read More

This Week at VBC...

Tuesday March 10, 2009
Here's a look at what's happening at the VBC this week and tickets that are currently on sale: Wed-- 3/11/2009 --Broadway Theater League Thu -- 3/12/2009 -- Alzheimer's Association Thu -- 3/12/2009 -- SE District Southern Hockey Assn Thu -- 3/12/2009 -- Womens Economic ... Read More

Springtime is Bradford Pear-adise!

Sunday March 8, 2009
It's beginning to look a lot like...spring! I think my favorite tree is the beautiful Bradford Pear in all its glory. They only are in bloom for a week or ... Read More

Huntsville's Cutest Cat Contest

Saturday March 7, 2009
Are you a cat lover like me? Is there a sweet kitty or a finicky feline in your life? Cats have their own personalities...and you can't change their ... Read More

Hiking in Huntsville

Saturday March 7, 2009
With spring right around the corner, you might be thinking of planning on spending more time outside. May I suggest hiking? There are many great opportunities for hiking in the ... Read More

Huntsville Insider Info

Friday March 6, 2009
Here's some things I learned in Huntsville this week: This is it: On Sunday, March 8, 2009 (the second Sunday in March) at 2 a.m., Daylight Saving Time begins in ... Read More

Huntsville Restaurant Scores

Thursday March 5, 2009
In this week's Huntsville/Madison County Health Dept. report, only two of the 102 eating esablishments inspected failed to make a passing grade of 85, while three had perfect scores of ... Read More

Huntsville This Week

Wednesday March 4, 2009
Get out and enjoy the nice weather this week. Here's some ideas for you to try: Harmony Park Safari, Noon Time Organ Concert Series, George Lindsey UNA Film ... Read More

Kit Kat & Sassy Want a Family...

Wednesday March 4, 2009
Kit Kat is Huntsville Animal Services "Cat of the Week." This quiet and gentle kitty is looking for someone with a comfortable lap to sit in and someone to ... Read More

Huntsville Weekend Weather...by James Payton

Wednesday March 4, 2009
On the weather map...High pressure is moving east of the Tennessee Valley. This will finally begin to bring up some warmer air into the area & keep us dry for ... Read More

This Week at VBC...

Monday March 2, 2009
Here's a look at what's happening at the VBC this week and tickets that are currently on sale: Tue -- 3/ 3/2009 -- Hsv. Rotary Luncheon Tue-- 3/ 3/2009 --JDRF Awards Ceremony Fri-- 3/ ... Read More

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