July 22
Cajun/Zydeco Annual Shrimp Boil
Held at Naomi Ashworth’s Farm, 2600 Carter’s Gin Rd, 4- 9 pm
Admission: Free for members/$5 for non-members. Bring a chair and dish to share. For more information and a map visit weebsite.
July 26
Cajun/Zydeco Dance Classes
Held the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month 7:00-8:30 pm at the Benchwarmer Too (3000 University Drive) with dance practice on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 pm. CD Dance at Benchwarmer Too 7-8:30pm, Free.
July 23-29
W.C. Handy Music Festival in Florence
Weeklong celebration of the musical heritage of Northwest Alabama sponsored by the Music Preservation Society. Since 1982 the Shoals region has hosted the festival that features more than 100 events throughout a three-county area. Concerts, music in clubs and restaurants, churches, theatrers, parks, art galleries, on the street corners, and just about any place they can find to put the music is where you'll find it. Athletic events, educational events, street strut, antique car show, music industry panels and programs. For more info, call 256-766-7642.
July 24-31
Huntsville Stars Promos
July 24
Concerts in the Park
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Bring a picnic basket, lawn chair or blanket & enjoy the music of Jerry McAlister & Open Delta & Young at Heart. Held at Big Spring Park. For more info, call (256) 519-2787.
July 28
Mountain Music Festival in Fort Payne
Five city blocks of Fort Payne will be transformed into a festive atmosphere with stages for live music, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors and more. This event is sponsored by the City of Fort Payne and the Big Wills Arts Council. For more info, call 256-638-7653. Admission charge.
July 27
Sidewalk Arts Stroll
Free. 5-9 pm. Come to Huntsville’s downtown courthouse square and, continues to Meridian Arts – 305 Jefferson, for fun and entertainment on a week night as artists sell fine oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics, pottery, blown glass vases, stained glass, and jewelry. Over 70 artists participated in this first event in June. Downtown restaurants will be open for patrons. For more info, call Donna Castellano at (256)534-8376 or 508-5372.
July 28
Classic Movies in the Park-- "Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"
All movies are free and shown at sundown on the west wall of the Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church St. Bring your own blankets and picnic baskets.
July 28
City Lights & Stars Concert
7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.-Admission charged.
Ted Howe Trio
Burritt on the Mountain - outdoor concert.
For more info, call 536-2882.
July 29-30
Indian Pow Wow
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free.
Native Americans & those who appreciate their culture will be gathering at Ditto Landing for dancing, drumming, singing & food. For more info, call (256) 882-1057.
July 29
Ars Nova announces auditions for its Ron Harris acting class on July 29th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ars Nova School of the Arts. This six week class is $150 and culminates with public performances of the children's musical "Really Rosie" in Huntsville, Athens, and Guntersville, as well as mutiple school performances scheduled from October 2006 through March 2007. There are 12 spots for children ages 5 to 14. Please bring a song to sing, be prepared to read, and wear comfortable clothing for movement! More information at 256-883-1105 or www.arsnovahsv.com.
Show dates in Huntsville: October 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, and 29.
July 29
Mighty Men of Gospel
6 pm at VBC. All seats are reserved for $25.50 in advance and $30.50 day of show. Tickets are available at the VBC Box Office, www.ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, and by phone at 800-277-1700.
July 29
801 Franklin Cooking Class
11am-2pm. Join us on our patio as Chef gives a class on how to use your own grill to make far more than just burgers and dogs! Lunch and wine seminar included. $45 per person. To purchase a Cooking Class Series (any three classes for $120) or reserve your spot for this month’s class ($45), please call us at 256.519.8019.
Check out the August 2006 calendar
July 31
Concerts in the Park
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Bring a picnic basket, lawn chair or blanket & enjoy the music of Pinhook Creek Bluegrass Band and Mike Ball & the Madison Mountaintop Band. Held at Big Spring Park. For more info, call (256) 519-2787.
