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May 2012 - Huntsville Events Calendar

Events & Activities in Huntsville

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1. Now thru November 30, 2012: Harmony Park Safari

10 AM-Sundown at 431 Cloud's Huntsville. Admission charged. Enjoy drive-through observation & feeding of free ranging rare & endangered animals. Your self-guided tour also includes reptiles & amphibians from around the world, as well as various species of fowl. For more info, call (877) 726-4625.

2. Now Thru December 19, 2012: Flying Monkey's Artist Market

Free.  noon- 4 p.m. Huntsville Artist Market at Flying Monkey at Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Dr. Free indoor artist booths/spaces for the sales and promotion of local artwork.  For more information, call 256-479-7863.

3. April 2-September 30, 2012: Treehouses With a Splash

The Huntsville Botanical Garden, Bob Wallace Ave, Huntsville. Treehouses debut on Saturday, April 2nd with splash features opening on Saturday, April 30th. Treehouses with a Splash runs through the end of September. This summer, you can climb, swing, splash and play your way through the Garden - where there’s always something growing on.
For more info, call (256) 830-4747.

4. Now Thru May 2012: Von Braun Exhibit--His American Journey

Admission charged. 9 am-5 pm at US Space & Rocket Center, One Tranquility Base Huntsville. This exhibit commemorates the 100th birthday of Wernher von Barun. It includes the majority of his papers, books, drawings, journals & memorabilia donated by his family. Many of these items have never been on public display. For more info, call : (800) 637-7223.

5. May 1-31, 2012: Alabama Holocaust Survivors Through Photography & Art

Admission charged. Tues.-Sat. 11 AM-4 PM, Thurs. 11 AM-8 PM & Sun. 1-4 PM at Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church St, Huntsville. Organized by the Birmingham Holocaust Education Center, the exhibition will include narratives about each survivor, as well as paintings by Mitzi Levin illustrating their memories of childhood, hiding, imprisonment & liberation. Becky Seitel's photographs which capture the survivors in the present will also be included. For more info, call (256) 535-4350.

6. May 1-September 30, 2012: Butterfly House & Nature Center

Admission charged. Mon.-Sat. 9 AM-6 PM & Sun. Noon-6 PM at Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue Huntsville. This education center is home to the nation's largest open-air butterfly house. Over 2,000 butterflies grace this 9,000 square foot structure. The nature center is also home to an assortment of critters including snakes, quail, hummingbirds, frogs, fish & turtles. For more info, call (256) 830-4447.

7. May 1-5, 2012: Hunracille Stars vs. Chattanooga

Admission charged. 6:43 PM Joe Davis Stadium, 3125 Leeman Ferry Road Huntsville. For more info, call (256) 882-2562.

8. May 2, 2012: Shinedown Concert

Admission charged. 7 pm at VBC Arena, 700 Monroe Street Huntsville. Enjoy this alternative-rock outfit with special guests "Chevelle." For more info, call (256) 533-1953.

9. May 3-4, 2012: Folklife Festival

Admission charged. 10 AM-4 PM at Alabama Constitution Village, 109 Gates Avenue Huntsville. Alabama's birthplace comes to life as you've never seen before. Hands-on demonstrations & appearances by famous figures from America's past lead to a fun & educational visit. For more info, call (256) 564-8100.

10. May 3, 2012: Green Street Market at Nativity

Free. 4-8 PM at Corner of Greene Street & Eustis. Enjoy buying local fresh & high quality produce. For more info, call (256) 682-4429.

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