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November 2009 Events

November 2009 Events

By Jean Brandau, About.com Guide

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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November 19
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder -- Decatur
Admission charged. Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts--This 14 time Grammy Award winner continues to do his part to lead the recent roots revival in music. With eight consecutive Grammy-nominated classics behind him, all from his own Skaggs Family Records label. Bluegrass music is undoubtedly in good hands, with the masterful Skaggs at the helm. For more information, call (256) 340-1778.



November 19-21
Theater Huntsville Presents: Christmas Belles
Admission charged. Thurs.-Fri. 7:30 pm & Sat. 2 & 7:30 pm at Von Braun Center Playhouse, 700 Monroe Street Huntsville. A church Christmas pageant spins wildly out of control as three sisters try to rein in the mayhem. Amidst an ailing Santa, a vengeful sheep & a reluctant Elvis impersonator, a family secret emerges that just might derail the entire production. And on top of everything else the pageant will be shown live on cable access television for the first time ever. For more info, call (256) 536-0807.

November 20
Bridge Street Town Centre Christmas Tree Lighting
Free. 5-10 pm at North Staging Area, Bridge Street Town Centre Huntsville. Enjoy live holiday music, special performances, hot chocolate, guest appearances & more. Culminating in Huntsville's biggest holiday tree lighting. For more info, call (256) 327-8400.

November 20- 22
Broadway Theatre League Presents: "Mama Mia"
Admission charged. Fri. 8 pm, Sat. 2 & 8 pm & Sun. 2 & 7:30 pm at Von Braun Center, Concert Hall, 700 Monroe Street Huntsville. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter & friendship. For more info, call (256) 518-6155.

November 20- 22
Delta Zeta Marketplace
Admission charged. Fri.-Sat. 9 am-6 pm & Sun. Noon-5 pm at Von Braun Center, South Hall, 700 Monroe Street Huntsville. More than 150 exhibitors will offer unusual hand-crafted items, including Native American musical instruments, blown glass beads, Russian collectibles, pottery, jewelry & painted clothing. Specialty foods & gifts will also be on sale. For more info, call (256) 533-1953.

November 20- 24
Galaxy Of Lights Walk Thru Nights
Admission charged. 5-7:30 pm at Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue Huntsville. Walk at your own pace through the winter wonderland of holiday lights, enjoy the sounds of the season & see real-life nursery rhyme characters & of course, Santa. Walkers admitted until 8 pm, No cars allowed on these nights. For more info, call (256) 830-4447.

November 20- 21
Huntsville Dragway
Admission charged. Fri. 5 pm & Sat. 3 pm at Huntsville Dragway, 502 Quarter Mountain Road, off Jordan Lane (Highway 53) Harvest. Test & Tune & R&R Bracket Racing. For more info, call (256) 859-0807.

November 20- 21
Josie's On The Mountain Holiday Open House
Free. 10 am-4 pm at Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Drive Huntsville. Come shop Josie's for fabulously fantastic, straight-from-market Christmas gifts, goodies & all kinds of great things for everyone on your Christmas list. For more info, call (256) 356-2882.

November 21
Blevins Gap Nature Preserve "Loop Hike"
10 am at Land Trust of Huntsville. Join Kim Arnold & her dog Sparky to gaze down upon Hampton Cove & Huntsville from the William & Marion Certain Trail Head, then north on the Varnedoe Trail. Then take the Sugar Tree Trail back to the Certain Trail & parking lot. Take Airport Road to Jones Valley, left at Four Mile Post/Cecil B. Ashburn Drive to the graveled Land Trust parking lot on the right at the top of the mountain. For more info, call (256) 534-5263.

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 Big Spring Jam l Restaurant Menus l More Articles l Free Huntsville Newsletter

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