July-Dec. 2001 Articles...
12/23/01
Don't Forget to Visit Grandma!
Huntsville Museum of Art is one of
only seven museums in the country to host the "Grandma Moses in the 21st
Century" exhibit. Don't forget to visit before January 27th!
12/22/01
Book Review: A Locust Leaves Its
Shell
The late Huntsville Times
columnist, Bill Esterling, has left behind a delightful collection of
human-interest stories about life in the South.
12/20/01
Fayetteville TN: Host of Christmas Past
Just 30 miles north of Huntsville, Fayetteville TN is a charming small town that
presents itself as The Host of Christmas Past. Tour this year's festivities and
plan on attending the event next year.
12/15/01
Book Review: Faberge Eggs--A Retrospective Encyclopedia
The only book on Faberge Eggs you'll ever need! Huntsville resident, Christel
McCanless has teamed up with Australian Will Lowes to create a book for both the
new admirer of Faberge eggs and the more advanced scholar.
12/11/01 Book Review: Alabama School Girl in Paris
Local author Nancy Rohr has added notes and documentation to the original
letters of Mary Fenwick Lewis to her family during her school days in Paris.
Step back in time and relive the early days.
12/10/01
Ditto Landing: Christmas Parade of Boats
The annual Christmas Parade of Boats at Ditto Landing near Huntsville is a
popular family event. James Ditto began the ferry on the Tennessee River in
1807. Today it celebrates Christmas for Huntsvillians.
12/7/01 "The Nutcracker" is a Christmas Tradition
The Huntsville Ballet Company and Community Ballet School have spent months
working on this year's spectacular production of "The Nutcracker."
This family favorite should be on everyone's list of things to do together for
the holidays.
11/30/01
Top Gifts for Auburn Fans
Auburn Tiger fans are some of the most loyal fans in college football. Here are
my top choices for gifts for that "tiger" in your life.
11/27/01
Top Ten Books About Huntsville
There are a lot of books about Huntsville in the bookstore. Here are my Top Ten
favorites--they make GREAT Christmas gifts!
11/24/01
Special Gifts for Crimson Tide Fans
Got an Alabama fan on your Christmas list? Here I share with you some unique
gifts meant to please them.
11/19/01
Book Review: Stream of Death
Check out local north Alabama resident, Bill Stackhouse's new murder mystery,
"Stream of Death." This is a quick and easy book to read while on
vacation or to pick up to read at night.
10/31/01 Top Ten
North Alabama Tourist Attractions
Are you having out-of-town guests? You can entertain them with my Top 10 pick of
the best local tourist attractions in and near Huntsville.
10/25/01
"Terra Nova" is a Chilling Experience
Ted Tally, author of "Silence of the
Lamb" wrote "Terra Nova" based on the real life adventure of a
team of men and their expedition to become the first to reach the South
Pole.
10/24/01
"The Tempest" Takes Huntsville By Storm
William Shakespeare's play "The
Tempest" was the last, and shortest, play he wrote. The Renaissance Theatre
showcases their production of this classic with an outstanding performance and
delightful scenery.
10/22/01
October is Pansy Festival
Time
Bennett Nurseries makes buying pansies a
fun and entertaining experience. This family-owned business has some unique
ideas for displaying your favorite flowers and plants.
10/17/01
Boo! It's the Scarecrow Trail
The Huntsville-Madison County Botanical
Garden has over 40 unique scarecrows hiding in the bushes and along the trail
throughout the garden.
10/12/01
Huntsville History Festival: 50th
Anniversary Special
The Huntsville-Madison County Historical
Society celebrated its 50th Anniversary by hosting a one-time event that
incorporated a lot of Huntsville's past in different venues.
10/3/01
Big Spring Jam
Memories
The 9th Annual Big Spring Jam last weekend had a record crowd. Top entertainers
and teenagers accounted for a surge in numbers. The perfect weather help, too!
9/26/01
The Making of the American Flag
CF
Flag Company in Huntsville is one of the three largest manufacturers of the
American Flag. Needless to say, business is booming right now
after the September 11th tragedy.
9/19/01
TimePiece--A Historical Drama
A one-of-a-kind play that was written especially for Burritt on the Mountain and
uses the historic park and Baptist Church as unique settings.
9/14/01 Theatre
Review: Lie, Cheat and Genuflect
Theatre Huntsville opens its season with a play bursting with color, characters,
and charm. This show is just what the doctor ordered for a good measure of
laughter and cheer.
9/6/01 Huntsville
on Ice
There's a lot going on at The Huntsville Skating School and the Benton Wilcoxon
Ice Complex. Coaches Jim and Dita Dotson-Bowser are grooming two talented local
skaters for the Olympics.
9/3/01
Treasures at Unclaimed
Baggage Center
Just 45 minutes from Huntsville is one of the top shopping places in America:
The Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro. There you can buy back you lost
luggage and other treasures.
8/24/01
Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman AL
The Ave Maria Grotto near Cullman, Alabama is the ingenious work of Benedictine
Monk Brother Joseph Zoetti. The amazingly accurate architectural miniatures of
shrines throughout the world are set in a beautiful Alabama hillside.
8/16/01 Elvis Has Entered The City
On August 16, 1977, Elvis died. But his
music lives on. Thanks to Elvis Impersonators, like Mitchell Brown, we can still
enjoy the excitement of a live Elvis Concert. Enjoy scenes from one of his
recent Elvis Tribute concerts in Huntsville.
7/27/01
Let's Go "Into the Woods"
Independent Musical Productions presents
the musical comedy "Into the Woods" through August 4th at Lee High
School. Find out what happened after "happily ever after" in your
favorite fairy tales.
7/26/01 "Oliver!" Warms the Heart
The Huntsville Community Chorus'
production of "Oliver!" will steal your heart as 15 orphan boys dance
and sing in this local production.
7/25/01
U.
S. Army's Soldier Show Marches Into Huntsville
Recently the Army's Entertainment Division
brought the 2001 Soldier Show to the Von Braun Center in Huntsville. These
soldiers aren't what you'd expect!
7/24/01
Huntsville
Polo Club Leaps into Success
Arlene Stewart and her family have been
the guiding force behind the success of the Huntsville Polo Club. The public is
encouraged to attend practices and matches on Wednesdays and Sundays at 5:30
p.m. during the polo season.
7/19/01
Art
Gallery Tour Highlights Local Artists
Huntsville Museum of Art and all the local
art gallery host an annual event so all of Huntsville can appreciate the
artistic talents of local and regional artists.
7/11/01
Dancing
at Lughnasa
Theatre Huntsville turns to Ballybeg,
Ireland for its final production of the season. The five Mundy sisters will
dance right into your heart in this production.
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