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Here are the most recent articles and features on Huntsville and the surrounding area:
05/06/06 2006 Panoply Photos
Panoply Arts Festival is a community event held annually in Huntsville in Big Spring Park the last full weekend of April. The word panoply means "wonderful array" and it is an array of activities, arts and entertainment that has grown since it was started in 1982 by The Junior League.
05/05/06 Greyhounds of North Alabama
The Greyhound Group of Alabama is a new adoption group in the Huntsville area whose focus is to help educate people about these wonderful dogs and further adoptions of the retired racers.
05/04/06 2006 Spring Ice Skating Show
The Huntsville Skating School and Training Academy with the Municipal Ice
Complex present "Spring Show 2006, Hopes and Dreams and Happy Endings" featuring
approximately 100 local skaters skating to music from Disney movies.
05/03/06 Most Adorable Grandma & Child Photo Contest
Just in time for Mother's Day, we have a "Grandma & Me" photo contest that shows the love between the two generations. Vote for your favorite picture.
05/02/06 2005 Cemetery Stroll Photos
The annual Cemetery Stroll in Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville is held the first Sunday in May. It is sponsored by the Huntsville Historic Foundation and features local citizens dressed in costumes and acting out the parts of some of Huntsville's most famous or infamous characters.
04/30/06 RAVE Sneak Preview
Rave Motion Pictures in Huntsville has a state of the art 18-screen stadium theater with a new digital projection system, 90,000 sq. ft. theater, several concessions, wall-to-wall screens in every auditorium, digital surround sound equipment, and luxurious rocker seats with retractable cup holder armrests for convenience.
04/26/06 Snakes in Alabama
I'm very afraid of accidentally discovering a snake when walking in the woods or hiking in the mountains around Huntsville. Fortunately, only four types of poisonous snakes live in Alabama.
04/25/06 Taylor Hicks Band in LiMBO
Taylor Hicks has made quite a name for himself on "American Idol" in 2006. The
gray-haired blues singer from Alabama has already been impersonated on Saturday
Night Live and the competition isn't even over yet! But what about the guys he
left behind in Alabama while he flew out to Hollywood to become famous? When the
former Taylor Hicks Band performed in Huntsville recently, I had the opportunity
to meet them and ask a few questions and find out what's going on with them.
04/22/06 Crescen-Dough Auction Photos
One of the big events in Huntsville is the annual Crescen-Dough Auction hosted
by the Huntsville Symphony Guild to benefit the Huntville Symphony Orchestra and
its Educational Programs. This year's theme was "Viva HuntsVegas!" and the fun
and excitement were nonstop. Take a look at my photos of the night.
04/19/06 Inside the Huntsville Museum of Art
Located next to Big Spring Park, in downtown Huntsville, the Huntsville Museum
of Art is a work of art in itself. The museum features seven art galleries, an
extensive gift shop, Signature Art Gallery and Cafe Palette. Here's a walk
through the museum.
04/17/06 801 Franklin: Good Food
"Gourmet dining in a casual atmosphere with lots of Southern hospitality" is the
best way to describe 801 Franklin. This fine dinig restaurant in Huntsville
prides itself on its Award Winning Wine List.
04/14/06 2006 Huntsville Pilgrimage
The first weekend in May of every year is an exciting time in Huntsville: a
chance for the public to get a peek inside some of the most interesting homes in
Huntsville.
04/09/06 Easter Egg Hunts
Easter brings out the kids...and the kids in us. There are a lot of Easter Egg
Hunts going on this weekend--mostly on Saturday. We've got Huntsville, Decatur,
Meredianville and Scottsboro covered.
04/07/06 2006 Festival of Flowers is Glorious
The Huntsville Botanical Garden's Festival of Flowers is in April of every year. You'll find tens of thousands of blooming tulips, daffodils, dogwoods, azaleas, and a picturesque wildflower trail showcasing the best of spring in Huntsville each year. Check out my photos!
04/04/06
Ways to Use Men's Old Ties: Silk Quilt
Ever wonder what to do with your husband's out of fashion or spotted silk ties?
Besides giving them to a charity or saving them until they are collectibles,
that is. Here are several ideas for you to consider that are elegant and very
eye catching.
03/27/06
Easter Sunday Brunch
Now is the time to start planning for Easter. Here's info on brunch, crafts,
cards and activities.
03/25/06
Who Do You Want to Win 2006 American Idol?
All of Alabama may be rooting for Birmingham native, Taylor Hicks, on 2006
American Idol...but maybe not. Who is your choice for the next American Idol?
03/24/06 Spring Tree Photos
Springtime comes early to Huntsville. Usually by
the first or second week, there are signs of spring all around us with cherry
blossoms, bradford pear trees, peach trees and dogwoods blooming, one tree more
gorgeous than the last. Here's a photo gallery of some of these beautiful
creations in nature.
03/20/06 Hassle-Free Super Suppers
There's a new source for dinner in Huntsville: Super Suppers , a meal assembly program designed to get your family back to the dinner table and make your life easier. The store provide recipes and ingredients for family-size meals
03/16/06 Attraction of the Week: Burritt on the Mountain
Huntsville received its first museum in 1955 when Dr. William Henry Burritt died
and left his mountaintop estate to the city. His fourteen-room mansion built in
the shape of an "X", personal collection of artifacts, and 167 acres of land on
Round Top Mountain (next to Monte Sano) were the foundation of the Burritt on
the Mountain Historic Park.
03/14/06
2006 Pet Look-alike Contest
We all certainly love our pets...they are part of the family. In fact, some
share a striking resemblence to their owners. If you think you and your cat,
dog, hamster, etc. look alike, then this contest is for you.
03/10/06
George Lindsay Film Festival
Shoals reporter Susann Elsass reports: The 2006 George Lindsey UNA Film Festival
grew by a leap and a bound. A record number of more than 200 features,
documentaries, short films and music videos were submitted during the
preliminary judging phase of this year's screen competition.
03/03/06 Theatre Randolph Wins First Place
The drama students at Randolph School walked away with over 24 awards as Pelham
High School hosted the 2006 Alabama Thespian Conference February 24-26, 2006
with almost 800 Alabama high school students competing in plays and individual
events.
02/28/06
Daffodils at Quietdale Plantation
Quietdale is extremely quiet and serene and in the middle of the city. The
majestic oak trees, ancient dogwoods, giant holly bushes, acres of daffodils and
profusion of Jackson vine is a vivid reminder of the Old South.
02/26/06
Springtime is Bradford Pear-adise!
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
so, but it's so magical to see a large display of the white "popcorn" in some
Huntsville neighborhoods.
02/24/06
2005 Traffic Report
According to the City of Huntsville Traffic Engineering Department, in 2005
these 25 busiest intersections and 50 dangerous intersections accounted for most
accidents.
02/20/06 Avant
Day Spa Review
I had been looking forward to my day of pampering at Avant Salon & Day Spa for
weeks. Owner Caroline Whetham had me scheduled for a spa manicure and pedicure,
a European facial and a warm stone massage.
02/18/06 Review & Photos: "Footloose"
"Footloose" is the perfect musical for a high school and Grissom Fine Arts does
it proud--it's fun and energetic and lets the kids lead a fight against
something they really believe in: dancing.
02/15/06 Cutest Baby in Huntsville Semi-Finalists
There's nothing cuter than a sweet, innocent little baby. Take a look at the
semi-finalists in the 2006 Cutest Baby in Huntsville Contest.
02/12/06 American Idol: Taylor Hicks
In Season 5, "American Idol" has Alabama's Taylor Hicks. He's known as the "young guy with gray hair" and who sings blues.
02/10/06 Photos of Historic Huntsville
I've just created a photo gallery of a few of the more than 400 photos of
Huntsville taken from Volume One of Old Huntsville's CD Photo Album.
02/08/06 Attraction of the Week: EarlyWorks Photo Album
EarlyWorks Children's Museum is the largest hands-on history museum in the
South. Some of the fun activities include: Hearing stories from the talking
tree, playing a tune on the giant-sized instruments at the Alabama bandstand and
trying your hand at building a house in the interactive architecture exhibit.
02/06/06 The Godfather of North Alabama
Old Huntsville Magazine is currently working with a major film production company from London, England on doing a documentary about "The Legend of Harris Lee Parcus," which traces a family's involvement in the moonshining business from the early part of the last century.
02/04/06 Valentine's Day Specials
Everyone in love is always excited about celebrating Valentine's Day and always
trying to come up with something different or unusual. Here's some ideas about
cooking for your sweetheart, sending a singing telegram, buying candy or
flowers, eating in or eating out, staying over in a hotel.
02/02/06 Romance in the Shoals
If you live in The Shoals or want to drive over there for some new adventures, Susann Elsass gives you some of her top choices of things to do. Here's romantic ideas for Valentine's Day, wedding, honeymoon or just visiting The Shoals area in Alabama. Florence, Tuscumbia, Sheffield and Muscle Shoals activities for couples to enjoy.
02/01/06 February Huntsville Gossip
Cathey Carney of Old Huntsville Magazine shares the news of what's going on in the lives of the people of Huntsville.
01/30/06
Review: Nails by Southern Belles
What could possibly be more relaxing or pampering than getting a spa pedicure?
When you want to treat yourself to a great foot and back massage with a little
touch of luxury without the big price tag, then I suggest you head on out to
Nails By Southern Belles on South Parkway. Read all about my Armotheraphy Deluxe
Spa Pedicure.
01/28/06
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
We must have oxygen in order to live. Now oxygen is being recognized as a
healing therapy. According to Oxygen Therapy: The First 150 Years, "Supplemental
or 'extra' oxygen is one of the most widely used therapies for people admitted
to the hospital." Going one step further, Hyperbaric Oxygenation is being used
as a supplement to conventional treatments of all kinds of diseases and medical
conditions.
01/26/06 Alabama in the Olympics: Vonetta Flowers
Vonetta Flowers was the first black athlete (male or female)--from any
country--to ever win an Olympic Winter Games gold medal. In the 2002 Olympics in
Salt Lake City, Vonetta and Jill Bakken drove USA to an Olympic gold medal,
ending the United States' 46-year medal drought in bobsled. She's competing for
her second gold in the 2006 Olympics in Torino, Italy.
01/22/06
What's Going on in The Shoals?
There's a lot going on over in The Shoals area in February. You won't want to
miss Concrete Dreams Pictures...Max Russell...Celebrating Valentine's Day in The
Shoals...Theatre Productions of "Pageant"..."Boy Gets Girl"..."The Vagina
Monologues"... Exhibits of African Art...Woodblock Prints...Reflections...Music
of The 5 Jets...Fiddlin' Round...Rick Bragg...and info on the upcoming George
Lindsey Film Festival in March. Our Shoals Columnist, Susann Elsass, has all the
details.
01/20/06 U.S. Space & Rocket Center Photo Gallery
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center, formerly the Alabama Space & Rocket Center, opened in March of 1970. It was the brainchild of Dr. Wernher von Braun who, back in the 1960's, approached local leaders with the idea of creating a museum for what were to become the artifacts of the space program.
01/18/06 25 Ways to Say "I Love You"
Whether you're wanting to pop the ultimate question, have just found a new love or just looking for a creative way to express your love to your mate, here's 25 ways that might help you or at least get your imagination going. Romance doesn't always mean expensive. Here's ideas in a wide variety of price ranges.
01/16/06 Alabama Music Hall of Fame
The Alabama Music Hall of Fame, located in Tuscumbia, opened July 26, 1990. The
12,500 square foot exhibit hall is filled with information, memorabilia and
recordings from musicians from Alabama. The musicians are not limited to any
single style of music--you'll find classical, gospel, country and rock 'n roll.
Check out my photos.
01/14/06 2006 Cutest Baby Contest
Do you think your child or
grandchild is the cutest baby you've ever seen? Then enter our "2006 Cutest Baby
in Huntsville" contest. Children entered must have been born in 2004 or 2005 and
the photo must have been taken within the last 3 months. Parents or Grandparents
must live in or work in Madison county. Deadline is February 14, 2006.
01/12/06 Play Review: "The Trial of Frank James
Playwright Jeff Robertson brings Theatre Huntsville's first-ever original production to the VBC Playhouse stage, "The Trial of Frank James." This play is a depiction of Huntsville's O.J. Simpson-style "Trial of the Century."
01/09/06
Book Review: "Dr. Space: The Life of Wernher von Braun"
I grew up in Huntsville during the 60's when the space program was at it's
height. As a teenager, I wasn't very interested in what was going on outside my
own little world. I really enjoyed really the complete story of Werhner von
Braun so I could relive some of the historic events, learn new things about Von
Braun and find out how it all ended for him.
01/08/06 Attraction of the Week: Sci-Quest
If you think that Sci-Quest is just for the kids, think again. Every time I've
been there, the adults are busy trying all the fun experiments and demostrations.
Sci-Quest makes learning about gravity, the human body, magnets, bubbles, etc.
fun, fun, fun! Here's some photos I've taken off and on during my visits.
01/06/06 Huntsville Radio Contests
If you're like me, you need some "noise" on while working or driving. Here's a look at Huntsville's variety of radio stations and some of the contests and promotions that they run on a regular basis
01/02/06 Health & Fitness Centers
Most people make a New Year's Resolution to "lose weight and get in shape." It's nothing to be proud of: Trust for America's Health reports that data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that Alabama had the largest increase in obesity in 2002-2004. That's one reason why we all need to get up off the couch and start a serious exercise program. Here is a sampling of some of the various services offered at fitness centers in the Huntsville area.
12/28/05
Birding in Alabama
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 recreation. For those "amateurs" among us that means tourism for the
purpose of bird watching.
12/26/05
January Huntsville Gossip
"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 know most of the people in our city. It's fun to read their
impressions and comments about the local folks.
12/24/05
Decatur Events for January
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 on The
Capitol Steps Troupe and other events at The Princess Theatre, Cherokee language
classes, Decatur Concert Association, "The World Goes Round" fundraiser, and
much more.
12/22/05
Shoals Events for January
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,
African Art Exhibit, two big fashion shows, local painter's inspiration for new
ICON Shoes, Ed Miller - Songs of Scotland, Eagle Weekend, Hiroshigi, Kabuki,
Toulouse-Lautrec Art Exhibit, Muscle Shoals Concert Series featuring Olga Kern,
plus much more.
12/21/05 "A Christmas Tale" Photos
"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
had the answer with a telling story of Hope, Love and the birth of a Savior.
12/18/05
2005 Christmas Ice Show Photos
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
public to enjoy at the Benton H. Wilcoxon Municpal Ice Complex on Leeman Ferry
Road.
12/16/05
Sam Phillips Music Celebration
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
12/13/05 Christmas at Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House
It doesn't take Huntsville residents long to find out about the exceptional dining experience just 45 minutes north of town in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Reservations for the Christmas season are usually made one year in advance.
12/12/05 Harrison Brothers Hardware
Harrison Brothers Hardware Store is the oldest hardware store in Alabama. It is
now a museum and a fully-functioning store on the Square in downtown Huntsville.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
12/10/05
Frank & Jesse's Last Ride
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
First National Bank downtown and, upon being cornered, spurred his horse off the
bluff and into the Big Spring, galloping away to freedom and into local legend.
12/08/05 My Favorite Things About Huntsville
Today is my sixth anniversary with About.com. 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 many attractions and landmarks. Here's a list of some of my favorites--in no particular order.
12/07/05 New Year's Eve Parties
If
you'd like to go out on the town to celebrate New Year's Eve, here are some
places you might want to check out. Be sure and make your reservations early,
though, because space is limited in most of these facilities.
12/05/05 Snapshots from the Circus
You don't have to be a kid to enjoy all the fun and mayhem at The Greatest Show
on Earth. Here's some photos of all the fun that can be found at Ringling Bros
Barum Bailey Circus in Huntsville.
11/30/05 North Alabama Christmas Tree Farms
If you're tired of artificial trees and want to take the family on an outing to find and cut down your own special tree, here's some Christmas Tree Farms within 100 miles of Huntsville.
11/29/05
Huntsville Gossip for December
"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 know most of the people in our city.
11/27/05
Christmas Home Tour in Madison
If you like to look inside other people's homes, then don't miss this Christmas
tour. The Madison Station Historic and Preservation Society will be holding its
bi-annual Christmas Home Tour
11/25/05
Holiday Activities in The Shoals
Our Shoals columnist, Susann Elsass, shares all the fun holiday events going on
in The Shoals with us
11/23/05 Santa's Village
How exciting that Santa, of all people, has a place he calls home right here in Huntsville!
11/21/05
Holiday Gift Ideas
Part of the fun...and the stress of the holidays is finding that perfect gifts.
If you're tired of shopping at the malls, outlet stores, and catalogs, try some
of these different ideas from our wonderful, Huntsville museums and non-profit
organizations.
11/19/05 Celebrating Christmas in Huntsville
Over the last 6 years, I've collected many articles and photos about celebrating the holidays in Huntsville. Here's an index of most of those Christmas events and activities
11/17/05 Theatre Review: "Beauty & the Beast"
Ars Nova's brings Disney's classic tale of "Beauty and the Beast" to life and has turned in a first-rate performance with attention to every detail of the production, from the talented cast, live orchestra, complicated set, elaborate costumes, terrific illusions and great singing.
11/16/05
Lobsterfest 2005 Helps Charities
St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Bailey Cove Road in Huntsville started
LobsterFest in 1994. One hundred per cent of the proceeds are earmarked for
charity.
11/15/05
2005 "Host of Christmas Past" in Fayetteville
The second weekend in November, the small town of Fayetteville comes alive with
its traditional "Host of Christmas Past." This friendly small town offers free
parking, great food, carriage rides, homemade snow, high tea, and nonstop
entertainment.
11/14/05
2005 Bouffant Benefit
Spay/Neuter Action Project (SNAP) is an organization dedicated solely to
reducing the euthanasia of dogs and cats as a way of solving the pet
overpopulation problem in the Huntsville. Instead, SNAP encourages pet owners to
have their pets spayed or neutered. The annual "Bouffant Benefit" helps raise
money for this important organization to continue their work.
11/12/05 "Spirit of Christmas
Past" Tour
One of the last events of the Huntsville Bicentennial Celebration will be the
annual Twickenham Historic Preservation District Association's (THPDA) Tour of
Homes and Luminaries. Here's the history of this event and photos of the
2005 celebration.
11/10/05 Eating Out on Thanksgiving
There are a lot of reasons you might want to go out for your Thanksgiving meal...here are a list of the restaurants in Huntsville that will be open or taking orders for carry-out.
11/09/05
Ability Foundation Hosts Huntsvegas
The Ability Foundation hosted "Huntsvegas" -- a new fundraiser event on Sunday,
Nov. 6 at Olde Towne Brewery in downtown Huntsville.
11/08/05 Train Rides & Railroad Museum
One of most interesting attractions in Huntsville is the trains and displays at The North Alabama Railroad Museum (NARM), located in the historic Chase community
11/07/05 Harmony Park Safari
Harmony Park Safari is a federally licensed nature preserve of free-ranging
exotic & endangered animals. This is a "drive-through" animal park where
you are required to remain in your car.
11/06/05
Autumn Leaves Photos
Huntsville is gorgeous in its variety of colors in the fall as trees turn red,
yellow, orange and various shades of green.
11/04/05 Art Krewe's Masquerade Ball
The Annual Masquerade Ball, a black-tie optional Art Krewe fundraiser is held in the fall each year. Whomever raises the most in donations becomes the King & Queen of the Hauntsville Masquerade Ball.
11/02/05
November's Spotlight on the Shoals
Columnist Susann Elsass shares all the news and goings on in The Shoals area in
Alabama for the month of November.
10/31/05
November Huntsville Gossip
"Heard Around Town" is written by Editors Tom & Cathey Carney and reprinted from
Old Huntsville Magazine. Here is the November 2005 column with all the gossip
around town.
10/30/05 Red Hat Unconvention
The Bella Butterflies, a chapter of the Red Hat Society hosted the first annual
Alabama Red Hat Unconvention October 28-30 2005 at the Holiday Inn Select in
downtown Huntsville.
10/29/05 Amy Grant Lights Up Huntsville
Take off your shoes...dance in the aisle...sing along. Doesn't sound like the
Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, does it? When Amy Grant took the stage Saturday
night, her relaxed, easy-going ways and charm had the audience eating out of the
palm of her hand.
10/26/05 BJHS's Million Dollar Chef
Judy Brown laughs and says that she's known as the "Million Dollar Chef" around
the educational system. "I know I'm lucky, but I've worked hard for it," says
this award-winning teacher at Bob Jones High School's Culinary Arts &
Hospitality Academy.
10/24/05 2005 Taste of Huntsville Photos
The Taste of Huntsville, an annual event sponsored by the Hospitality Association, is one of the best fundraisers in town. At least, it's one of my favorites. No one walks away hungry.
10/22/05
BONES: Just in Time for Halloween
Sci-Quest Hands-On Science Center presents "Bones: An Exhibit Inside You"
through January 8, 2006. This traveling exhibit is a fun and adventuresome way
for the kids in all of us to learn about the skeletal system in humans and
animals.
10/20/05 Hot Dogs/Cool Cats 2005 Calendar Order Form
The Greater Huntsville Humane Society 2006 Calendar with McKenzie Klibanoff on the cover and the other 84 pet winners inside is now ready for purchase.
10/14/05 "Paws in the Park" Photos
Saturday was a beautiful day for a romp in the park...with your favorite pooch.
Here are the pictures of some of the cute mutts and thoroughbreds I found at the
annual "Paws in the Park" this year.
10/10/05 Bo Bice Slips Into Huntsville
Bo Bice quietly came to Huntsville one Saturday afternoon to give a free concert to benefit hurricane victims. I was there and got the pictures...including his bus, his two dogs and the man himself!
10/04/05
Huntsville Gossip - October
"Heard Around Town" is written by Editors Tom & Cathey Carney and reprinted from
Old Huntsville Magazine. Here is the October 2005 column with all the gossip
around town.
10/02/05
Spotlight on the Shoals - October
Susann Elsass share what is going on the The Shoals area.
09/30/05 Inside "The Amazing Race"
In CBS "The Amazing Race 8--Family Edition", I give you an inside look as they visit Huntsville where competing teams converge upon the U.S. Space & Rocket Center to perform some tests in Aviation Challenge, the Rocket Park and inside the museum.
09/26/05
River City Review--Decatur Events
"The River City Review" is written by Edith Hobbs and focuses on October events
and features of nearby Decatur, Alabama. This month find out about a dinner
theatre, a cornfield maze in Priceville, art exhibits and much more.
09/24/05 Muscle Shoals Music CityFest
The free two-day event features several music groups, including Diamond Rio, plus a bicycle race, antique cars, a motorcycle display, an art exhibit, lecture and slide show, plus much more.
09/22/05 2005 Big Spring Jam Photos
It was a big disappointment when Sunday's Big Spring Jam got rained out--but here are the photos from Friday & Saturday.
09/18/05 Condoleezza Rice
Condoleezza Rice is without a doubt one of the most impressive women to come out
of Alabama (I'm thinking Helen Keller would be the other one).
09/16/05 2005 Scarecrow Trail
This is the fifth year that I've gone out to the Huntsville/Madison County
Botanical Garden and taken photos of most of 80+ creative scarecrows. If you
ever are stumped about what kind of scarecrow to make--take a look at all these
creations!
09/14/05 Conversations Overheard Through the Garden Gate
"Home is Where Our Memories Live" by Donna Castellano. This is the first of a series of monthly columns Donna will be writing for About Huntsville--where she will share her thoughts on other subjects that strike her fancy.
09/13/05
Alabama Renaissance Faire
The Alabama Renaissance Faire has been selected by the Southeast Tourism Society
as one of the Top Twenty Events in the southeast for October - December 2005. If
you haven't ever attended the faire before, don't miss another year.
09/12/05
Shaver's Bookstore Top 10 Bestsellers
If you love to read and you want to see what the Top 10 list of best-selling
books are at Shaver's Bookstore--here's the current list. Browse through these
books of local and regional interest.
09/11/05
Profile: John Shaver
We've all heard of Shaver's Bookstore on Whitesburg Drive. John Shaver is the
man with all the local and regional books, all the tickets for local
fundraisers, and a friendly face that knows all his customer's tastes and
interests in books.
09/10/05 Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride
One of the largest annual events to take place in the Shoals area is the Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride. It estimated that between 90,000 and 150,000 riders take part each year. The ride begins in Chattanooga, TN and ends in Waterloo, AL. The ride is always on the 3rd Saturday of September.
09/06/05
Soaring in Huntsville
Read about my experience with the Huntsville Soaring Club as I climb into a
plane with no engine and leave my life into the hands of Rand Baldwin and his
magnificent flying machine.
09/07/05
Alabama Katrina Resources
There's been a lot of new coverage about Hurricane Katrina. You might be
confused now about what's what and how you can help. Here's a summary of some
important links.
09/4/05
Native American Gathering--Oka Kapassa
On September 9th and 10th a very special Native American Gathering will take
place in Tuscumbia's Spring Park. The gathering is a "coming home" for
a number of the Native American Tribes who were forcibly removed from their
homes in the South East United States. The event is known as Oka Kapassa -
Return to Coldwater.
09/01/05 Coon Dog Cemetery
It's Labor Day Weekend...and in Alabama, that means paying homage to your coon dog! This Saturday in Key Underwood Coon Dog Memorial Graveyard, near Tuscumbia, the Coon Dog will be honored.
08/31/05 "Healing Power of Pets" Fundraiser
The Greater Huntsville Humane Society and Friends of Ferals are proudly hosting a benefit evening with Dr. Marty Becker, America’s best-loved doctor for family pets.
08/30/05
September Spotlight on The Shoals
Columnist Susann Elsass reports on all the activities going on in The Shoals. In
fact she says, "September is the Shoals is so full of activity I hardly
know where to start. I can tell I'm going to be peddling as fast as I can to
make it to all the activities that look promising."
08/29/05
September's River City Review
Columnist Edith Hobbs shares all the news and happenings in Decatur. September
brings the Raking Horse Championship, Riverfest BBQ Cook-Off, a new animal
shelter, Hartselle's Depot Days, a new art exhibit at Carnegie Visual Arts
Center, and much more.
08/28/05
"An Evening With Donald Trump"
You don't have to be a contestant on "The Apprentice" to get a chance
to meet The Donald. September 24, 2005, the residents of Florence will welcome
super-star real estate developer Donald J. Trump to the Shoals.
08/25/05
Harris Hill Farm Showcased
The Women's Guild of the Huntsville Museum of Art and the Alabama Chapter of the
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) are joining together to present
the Harris Hill Farm as the 2005 Designer Showhouse. It will be open to the
public Saturday, September 10 through Sunday, September 25.
08/20/05
Review: "Alabama's Canyons"
Charles Seifried and Jim Felder have combined their talents and love for Bankhead National Forest to give us a superb look at one of nature's masterpieces and unspoiled--in places--wonders.
08/16/05
Fun in the Cornfield Maize
With 14 acres of corn planted and the new mind-boggling design now created, the
Summerlin/Blakely families are bringing the "MAIZE craze" back to
ALABAMA for the 5th year.
08/15/05
Honoring Elvis: Matt Cordell
To me, Elvis was the greatest singer who ever lived. He died 28 years ago on
August 16, 1977. Thanks to Elvis Tribute Artists like Matt Cordell, we can still
hear that great music in live concerts. Matt took first place in the
"National Tribute to the King" Competition in 2004 in Kansas City.
08/13/05
Book Review: Garden Cookbook
At last, a 272-page, first cookbook by the Huntsville Botanical Garden Guild packed with their best recipes, beautiful photos of the garden, and helpful cooking and baking hints scattered throughout
08/11/05
Photos: W.C. Handy Music Festival
Susann Elsass, our columnist from The Shoals, shares with you her pictures from
the annual W.C. Handy Music Festival. Music, art, entertainment, a parade, great
food--all were a part of this festive event.
08/10/05
Profile: Bobby Jon Drinkard
Bobby Jon Drinkard of Troy, Alabama was one of the two last tribe members of
Oolong on 2005's "Suvivors: Palau." He was known for his hard work and
good looks.
08/08/05
Review: Through the Garden Gate
"Through the Garden Gate" is a beautifully photographed and
beautifully written book about twenty-seven personal gardens lovingly cared for
in three historic districts of Huntsville: Twickenham, Old Town and Five Points.
This book is a celebration of the talented gardeners in our city and is brimming
with ideas and ideals we can all learn from!
08/06/05
Kitchens for CASA Tour
CASA (Care Assurance System for the Aging and Homebound) of Madison County is
holding their annual Kitchens for CASA fundraiser on Sunday, August 28 from
1:00-6:00 p.m.. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the event, Kitchens for
CASA is a self guided tour of seven designer kitchens in several of Madison
County's most exceptional homes.
08/04/05
Spotlight on The Shoals--August
Our Shoals columnist, Susann Elsass, shares information with us about things
going on in Tuscumbia, Florence, Muscle Shoals and Sheffield. Read highlights
about Spring Park Farmer's Market, First Fridays in Florence, A Casual Gathering
of Artists, two local designers in Florence, the Historic Ritz Theatre, and the
Kennedy-Douglas Center for the Arts.
08/03/05
River City Review: Decatur News
About Huntsville is pleased to announce a new column by Edith Hobbs, entitled
The River City Review which will focus on events and features of nearby Decatur,
Alabama and will appear monthly on the About Huntsville website.
08/01/05
Review: "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Throne"
Local author Georgia Richardson, aka "Queen Jaw Jaw," is Alabama's
answer to Erma Bombeck with her tales of woe, desperation, disappointment and
disaster, all with tongue-in-cheek and foot-in-mouth.
07/29/05
Alabama Sex Offenders
A new law in Alabama promises to protect our state's children from
"dangerous sexual offenders" with stricter punishment both in prison
and out, with longer sentences and electronic ankle bracelets when released. How
do you think sex offenders should be punished? Take our poll
07/24/05
Profile: Erin Dacy
This week, we are spotlighting Erin Dacy, Channel 31 New Anchor. In this
article, Erin shares with us some of her favorite things from her childhood.
Find out her favorite classic TV show, favorite cereal and favorite musicians.
07/22/05
Big Spring Jam Schedule
One of the best times in Huntsville is in September during Big Spring Jam when
the park is crowded with great musical acts, fabulous carnival food, sunshine
and fresh air. I have the full schedule for you, complete with links to all the
music groups.
07/20/05
Huntsville Cat Show
The 2005 Huntsville Cat Show, licensed by The Cat Fanciers' Association,
featured over 240 entries of pampered purebred cats for this highly anticipated
"beauty pageant" for felines.
07/16/05
Profile on Mike Kaylor, Food Critic
Mike Kaylor takes time out of his busy schedule as the food critic for The
Huntsville Times to answer some very important questions about his
childhood.
07/15/05
Spotlight on The Shoals
This month I'm please to announce our new correspondent from The Shoals, Susann
Elsass. Each month, she will to be keeping us informed on all the exciting
things going on in The Shoals area. I hope you will find some of these events
interesting and take a quick road trip to the quad cities area and check them
out.
07/14/05
2005 Monte Sano Homes Tour
It's time to take a peek inside some of the beautiful and interesting houses on
Monte Sano Mountain. I hope that you will take time to support this special
fundraiser for the Burritt Museum in September.
07/10/05
Heard About Town in July
Tom & Cathey Carney, editors of Old Huntsville magazine, share their monthly
gossip column with us and talk about who's in town, out of town, having
birthdays or anniversaries and who's recently been honored or published a new
book.
07/09/05
GHHS: "Hot Dogs & Cool Cats"
The Greater Huntsville Humane Society is proud to announce the First Annual
"Hot Dogs and Cool Cats" Pet Photo Contest and fundraiser. The pet
receiving the most votes will be honored as the cover pet for their 2006 Hot
Dogs and Cool Cats Calendar.
07/02/05
Bicentennial Art Exhibit
In honor of Huntsville's 200th birthday, the Huntsville Museum of Art is
showcasing a display of selected artworks from the Museum's permanent collection
through January 16, 2006. Don't miss out on seeing this pictorial history of
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