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January 2009 - Huntsville Events Calendar

January 2009

By Jean Brandau, About.com

Don't forget to visit these great local attractions:
Burritt on the Mountain , U.S. Space & Rocket Center , Sci-Quest , Huntsville Museum of Art , EarlyWorks Children's Museum , Old MacDonald's Petting Zoo , Huntsville Botanical Garden, Weeden House Museum , Harmony Park Safari ,Constitution Village , Clay House Museum , Cathedral Caverns State Park , North Alabama Railroad Museum, Historic Lowry House and Veterans Memorial Museum.

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January 23-24
Monster Truck Show
Admission charged. Fri. 8 pm & Sat. 2 & 8 pm at Von Braun Center Arena, 700 Monroe Street. For more info, call (256) 533-1953.

January 24
WZYP Bridal Fair
Brides are free, admission charged for guests. Pre-registration is requested. 9 am-Noon & 1-4 pm at Von Braun Center North Hall, 700 Monroe Street. Brides will get a lot of answers to their numerous questions; models will wear the latest wedding-related fashions & an exhibit area will have displays with tuxedos, honeymoon clothes, hotel arrangements & other nuptial necessities. For more info, call (256) 830-8300.

January 24
Glaciers Rock Your Ice
Admission charged. 8-11 pm at Ice Complex, 3185 Leeman Ferry Road. This is a special concert series that puts great music on ice for fans of both rock & skating. For more info, call (256) 883-3774.

January 27-31
BTL: “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”
Admission charged. Tues. & Thurs. 7:30 pm, Wed. 2 pm, Fri. 8 pm & Sat. 2 & 8 pm at Von Braun Center Concert Hall, 700 Monroe Street. Forty years after its motion picture release, the story of a magical car that sails the seas & flies through the air continues to captivate audiences. For more info, call (256) 518-6155.

January 29
Program: Living In Space, Healthily, Long Duration
Free. 7 pm at Huntsville Public Library, 915 Monroe Street. Featuring NASA educator & writer, David Hitt, who explores past & future challenges of keeping humans alive & healthy in Space. For more info, call (256) 532-5975.

January 29
Concert: Bill Gaither & The Gaither Vocal Band
Admission charged. 7 pm at Von Braun Center Arena, 700 Monroe Street. "Lovin' Life Tour 2009" For more info, call (256) 533-1953.

January 29-30
Winter Wine Event
Admission charged. 6:30-9 p.m. at Huntsville Museum of Art. Two day event. 29th is a wine-tasting and silent auction; 30th is a dinner and live auction. Wine tasting event with high quality wines served by local distributors, culinary delights provided by local caterers, and a wine-related silent auction. For more info, call (256) 535-4350.

January 30
. Chris Thile's "Punch Brothers" (Decatur)
Admission charged. 7:30 p.m. at Princess Theatre in Decatur. Mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile assembled an all star quintet called “Punch Brothers” for a talented mix of seasoned musicians. The group issued a debut album in 2008, “The Blind Leaving the Blind.” For more info, call (256) 340-1778.

January 30-31
UAH Chargers vs Niagara
Admission charged. Fri. 7:05 pm & Sat. 3:05 pm at Von Braun Center Arena, 700 Monroe Street. Enjoy UAH hockey. For more info, call (256) 533-1953 or (800) 277-1700.

January 31
English Author Tea
Admission charged. 2-4 pm at Huntsville Public Library, 915 Monroe Street. Featuring UAB professor Lee Shackleford's presentation of beloved English author J.R.R. Tolkien. For more info, call (256) 532-5950.

January 31
Huntsville HAVOC vs Knoxville
Admission charged. 7:35 pm at Von Braun Center Arena, 700 Monroe Street. For more info, call (256) 518-6160.

January 31
Glaciers Rock Your Ice
Admission charged. 8-11 pm at Ice Complex, 3185 Leeman Ferry Road. This is a special concert series that puts great music on ice for fans of both rock & skating. For more info, call (256) 883-3774.

Don't forget to visit these great local attractions:
Burritt on the Mountain , U.S. Space & Rocket Center , Sci-Quest , Huntsville Museum of Art , EarlyWorks Children's Museum , Old MacDonald's Petting Zoo , Huntsville Botanical Garden, Weeden House Museum , Harmony Park Safari ,Constitution Village , Clay House Museum , Cathedral Caverns State Park , North Alabama Railroad Museum, Historic Lowry House and Veterans Memorial Museum.

Jan l Feb l March l April l May l June l July l Aug l Sept l Oct l Nov l Dec l Nightlife l Movies l Museum & Art Exhibits l Attractions l Restaurant Menus l More Articles l Free Huntsville Newsletter

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