Metro Jethro in the Rocket City
Posted on 27. Jan, 2012 by Ronda Shickles.
In 2007 Jon Reep took home the title “Last Comic Standing” and Friday night I found out why.
Reep performed two shows in Huntsville at Merrimack Hall to full houses. My husband and I had been to Merrimack Hall in November to see comedian Henry Cho and we were excited to [...]
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How Does My Garden Grow?
Posted on 26. Jan, 2012 by Chad Bostick.
Have you ever wondered “Is that how my shrub is supposed to look?” Since we are in an area that has good weather, and allows for a large planting palette of shrubs and other various plant material, a lot of our houses and subdivisions have an interesting plethora of landscape materials. Proper plant selection for certain garden areas in the beginning can make a huge difference in your pruning requirements.
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Paris in the Rocket City
Posted on 25. Jan, 2012 by Bronwen Murray.
In roughly 24 hours a taste of Paris will come to the Rocket City, courtesy of the Women’s Guild. Now in its 42nd year, this Thursday January 26, the Wine Tasting and Silent Auction returns to the Huntsville Museum of Art. The theme is ‘Grape Expectations: A French Connection’ and will showcase about 50 French wines.
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Add a little “Colorblocking” to your Spring 2012 wardrobe!
Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by Lois Ann Marin.
It’s that time of year again… catalogs start crowding your mailbox with all the latest Spring looks, boutiques get an influx of new sundresses, and you start seeing adorable wedges and sandals all over shoe departments that are calling your name!! Yes, the Spring bug has definitely hit me and I’m sure it is on the [...]
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Sights, Sounds and Smells and Tastes of Art!
Posted on 23. Jan, 2012 by Monica Yother.
Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment is home to so many art forms. On a recent Saturday afternoon, I took a few moments to record the sights, sounds and smells that surround me here in an old industrial building that has been given new life through art.
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Discover Your Hidden Talents
Posted on 22. Jan, 2012 by Larkin Grant.
Ever thought with just a bit of training you could be the next Gene Kelley? Or with the smallest snippet of instruction your works of art could grace the walls of The Louvre? Well, wonder no more! Whether you’re an aspiring dancer or want to learn how to make your own candles, the Tennessee Valley has a class for you. Check out what’s going on this week. You might discover a new hobby or a hidden talent!
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Southeast YMCA Health Fair- Why I’m going and so should you!
Posted on 19. Jan, 2012 by Jeidi Pippins.
Skinny doesn’t necessarily equate to healthy. I learned this the hard way when my average weight, energetic, and vibrant grandmother died of a heart attack in 1997. It was a shock, for many reasons, but in particular because on the outside she didn’t meet the stereotypical profile of someone with heart disease. She was a [...]
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“There’s Nothing to Do in Huntsville!”
Posted on 18. Jan, 2012 by Bronwen Murray.
I’m one of those rare, native folks that calls the Rocket City my hometown. Spending my formative years in Huntsville, Alabama there was an often-heard battle cry amongst my teenaged peers: “There’s nothing to do in Huntsville!” This was usually followed with a whiny, “It’s so boring here. I can’t wait to leave.” And I did. In 2010, I returned to find more than a few changes had taken place during the decade I was absent from the Tennessee Valley….
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Posted on 15. Jan, 2012 by Larkin Grant.
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Martin Luther King Jr. inspired a nation with these famous words. Celebrate Dr. King’s legacy with a variety of activities in Huntsville and the surrounding areas.
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