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Huntsville, AL: Most Popular Articles

These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Noritake
Robin Brewer of Huntsville has written a book that makes identification of Noritake Dinnerware simple and easy. Learn how she got started on this incredible hobby and why she wrote a book about it.
May 2008 Events Part 1
A calendar of May 2007 activities, events, concerts, and theatre for Huntsville Alabama including Whistle Stop BBQ Festival, Pilgrimage Historic Homes Tour, Cemetery Stroll, Birding Festival and much more.
Dogwoods in Maple Hill Cemetery
Pink and white dogwoods decorate the streets of Huntsville Alabama in the early spring.'
Bridge Street
Bridge Street Town Centre, located in Cummings Research Park, will consist of a 550,000 square foot retail lifestyle center, a 150,000 square foot class-A office tower and 210-room Westin Huntsville Hotel. Occupying the top five floors of the hotel will be 74 luxury Westin Huntsville Residences.
Restaurant Menus
Some of the most popular restaurants in Huntsville have online menus. Here's the menus, restaurant reviews and the Madison County Health Department ratings for the restaurants.
Cat of the Week: Angel
Friends of Ferals are looking for a loving home for Angel, a strkingly beautiful long-haired black and white male cat who is about 9 months old. He has some Maine Coon cat in him and will be a pretty big cat.
Spotlight on The Shoals 12/05
Columnist Susann Elsass shares all the news and goings on in The Shoals area in Alabama for the month of December. Highlights include Christmas events, parades, open houses and tours of homes.
May 2008 Events Part 2
A calendar of May 2008 activities, events, concerts, and theatre for Huntsville Alabama including Whistle Stop BBQ Festival, Pilgrimage Historic Homes Tour, Cemetery Stroll, Hot Air Balloon Rally and much more.
Movie Theaters
If you're heading out with friends to see a good movie, here's a listing of showtimes and what's available in Huntsville, Decatur and Athens, Alabama.
Wedding Dresses
One of the highlights of the 2005 Historic Homes Tour was the fabulous display of Gay Money's private collection of vintage wedding gowns and other wedding related items such as bridesmaids' dresses and tourseau collection at the Weeden House Museum. An eleborate cake by designer Bob Johnson of Panache rounded out the wedding theme for the museum. This romantic display was a one day only exhibit. In case you missed it, I have the photos for you to view at your leisure.
Alabama Snakes
Here's some tips for when you accidentally discover a snake when walking in the woods or hiking in the mountains around Huntsville. Fortunately, only four types of poisonous snakes live in Alabama and are described.
Restaurant Reviews
Huntsville restaurants get reviews from local residents and visitors to North Alabama. Some are good; some are bad. This gives your an idea of what people in Huntsville think of the Huntsville and Madison restaurants.
Removing Rust from Cast Iron
If you have neglected your cast iron or bought used pieces in yard sales, then you may have a rust problem on your hands. Here's how to remove rust and make your cast iron look and cook like new.
Cathedral Caverns
Cathedral Caverns near Grant, Alabama is now a state park and welcomes visits every day of the year except Christmas and New Year's Day. This cave holds six world records and is an exceptional sight to see.
Bridge Street Stores
Bridge Street Town Centre is a 550,000 square foot retail lifestyle center with space for over 70 stores and restaurants, many of which are new to the North Alabama market. In addition to the shopping and restaurants, Bridge Street will also feature the 14 screen Monaco Pictures, 210 room Westin Hotel, 74 luxury Westin Huntsville Residences as well as 133,000 square feet of office space.
06-07 Broadway Theatre League
The 2006-07 Broadway Theatre League in Huntsville includes Hairspray, November 3-5; Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, November 24-26; The Producers, January 12-14; On Golden Pond, March 2-4; and Wonderful Town, March 30-April 1.
Summer Camps
Summer is a time to relax and take it easy, get outdoors more and find a new schedule. It's also a time to try to keep the kids entertained! Here's some great camps that the kids will love while discovering new talents and skills and, maybe, learning something along the way.
Madison County Alabama Health Department Ratings
Huntsville Madison County Health Department ratings for local and county restaurants, schools, lodgings and daycare in Madison County Alabama.
Greyhounds 101
The Greyhound Group of Alabama is a new adoption group in the Huntsville area. Lynn Radar shares information about the greyhound with us so you'll know everything before you adopt.
Bobo's Boarding House
Everyone enjoys eating at Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House in Lynchburg, Tennessee where every meal includes at least one recipe featuring the local product, Jack Daniel's Whiskey.
Huntsville Tourist Attractions
A list of ten tourist attractions in Huntsville and northern Alabama. Find out more about the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville Botanical Garden, Unclaimed Baggage Center, Burritt on the Mountain, Cathedral Caverns, Ave Maria Grotto, Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament and many more great places to visit.
Taylor Hicks
Taylor Hicks came to national attention as the gray-haired blues singer on American Idol 5. Taylor Hicks from Birmingham, Alabama has not only his grandmother and Soul Patrol fans, but judge Simon Cowell singing his praises. Taylor Hicks is the third person from Alabama to make the finals on American Idol: Ruben Studdard and Bo Bice were also from Alabama.
Noritake China Photos
Photos of Noritake China from Robin Brewer's collection.
Silk Tie 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.
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.
Wisteria
Images of romantic, hazy, lazy days of the South just aren't complete without wisteria, the most gorgeous vine dripping from porches, trees and fences. Even Claude Monet loved the plant and made it the subject of one of his paintings.
Chicken Salad
Of the four salads on Wendy's new "Garden Sensations" menu, this is the one that draws all the cloning requests. It's the sesame dressing that everyone's nuts about. The clone below gives you a nice 1 1/2 cups of the tasty stuff so it'll fit perfectly into a standard dressing cruet. Once you've got your dressing made, building the rest of the salad is a breeze.
Cracker Barrel Meatloaf
This easy recipe for a large group of people is for the delicous meatloaf served at Cracker Barrel Restaurants. The secret ingredient in this triple-sized meatloaf is biscuit crumbs instead of cracker crumbs. Bell peppers, tomatoes, eggs and onions make a tasty meatloaf.
Romantic Ideas
Find some creative ideas to share with your loved ones during special occasions such as Valentine's Day, birthday, engagement, wedding or anniversary. Some ideas are just for Huntsville but can be adapted to wherever you live.
A Military Wedding at the Weeden House Musuem
Photos of a marine's wedding at the Weeden House Museum is our Huntsville Picture of the Week.
Baby Pot-Bellied Pigs at Burritt on the Mountain
Baby Pot-Bellied Pigs at Burritt on the Mountain were a big surprise during Spring Farm Days in April.
Theatre Huntsville Presents  John Steinbeck's "Of Mice & Men"
Theatre Huntsville Presents  John Steinbeck's "Of Mice & Men" onstage at the Von Braun Playhouse in Huntsville.
Chicken Teriyaki
This easy recipe for chicken teriyaki contains sherry, ginger and brown sugar. Chicken breasts make this teriyaki recipe fast and easy, while sherry, garlic and ginger add a kick.
Period Costumes for the Screen
The "Fashion in Film" exhibit makes another "first" for the city of Huntsville to boast about! "The Huntsville Museum of Art is extremely pleased to be the national debut venue for this breathtaking exhibition," Chief Curator Peter Baldaia said.
Dog of the Week: Sweetie Pie
This week Huntsville Animal Services is featuring "Sweetie Pie" as their Dog of the Week. Sweetie Pie is a beautiful energetic little girl who was put up for adoption.
Alabama Fresh Produce
If you are looking for fresh fruit and vegetables during this wonderful growing season in Alabama, then you might find what you're looking for in the list below.
Renaissance Theatre Presents William Shakespeare's The Tempest in Huntsville
Renaissance Theatre presents William Shakespeare's The Tempest.>