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HARMONY PARK ANIMAL PRESERVE
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Enjoy drive-through observation & feeding of free ranging rare & endangered animals. Your self-guided tour also includes reptiles & amphibians from around the world
Start Date: May 1
End Date: May 31
Hours: 10 AM-Sundown
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: Take Memorial Parkway south, left onto Hobbs Island Road. Go nine miles, right onto Historic Cloud's Cove Road. Go one mile to 431 Cloud's Cove Road
Contact: (877) 726-4625 Huntsville, AL 35803
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BUTTERFLY HOUSE & NATURE CENTER
www.hsvbg.org
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Welcome to the nations' largest seasonal butterfly house. Home to over 30 species of North American butterflies, caterpillars, eggs & chrysalis. Frogs, birds & other critters also inhabit the ponds, trees & waterfall.
Start Date: May 1
End Date: May 31
Admission: Admisson charged
Mon.-Sat. 9 AM-6 PM, Thurs. 9 AM-8 PM & Sun. 1-5 PM
Directions: Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue
Contact: (256) 830-4447 Huntsville, AL 35805
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DINOSAUR UPROAR
www.hsvbg.org
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Dozens of full size dinosaur models will be found throughout the Garden as part of the 20th anniversary celebration.
Start Date: May 1
End Date: May 31
Admission: Admission charged
Mon.-Sat. 9 AM-5 PM, Thurs. 9 AM-8 PM & Sun. Noon-5 PM
Directions: Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue
Contact: (256) 830-4447 Huntsville, AL 35805
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LOOKING AT THE COLLECTION: ART IN 3-D
www.hsvmuseum.org
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This family-friendly exhibition teaches the basics for understanding the elements of art through a rotating selection of sculpture & other three-dimensional works from the Museum's permanent collection.
Start Date: May 1
End Date: May 31
Admission: Admission charged
Mon.-Sat. 10 AM-5 PM, Thurs. 10 AM-8 PM & Sun. 1-5 PM
Directions: Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street
Contact: (256) 535-4350 Huntville, AL 35801
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EXHIBIT: ENCOUNTERS: ROBIN RODGERS
www.hsvmuseum.org
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Engaging ceramics by Florida potter Robin Rodgers, who specializes in raku firing, a 16th-century Japanese technique that creates a crackled, iridescent finish on designs the artist takes from nature.
Start Date: May 1
End Date: May 31
Admission: Admission charged
Mon.-Sat. 10 AM-5 PM, Thurs. 10 AM-8 PM & Sun. 1-5 PM
Directions: Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street
Contact: (256) 535-4350 Huntsville, AL 35801
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SHEARWATER POTTERY
www.hsvmuseum.org
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In 1928 Shearwater Pottery was established on the Anderson family property in Ocean Springs, MS. Brothers Peter, Walter & Jim Anderson formed the business, designing figurines, carving intricate outlines into pots & painting colorful patterns on plates. Today Peter's children continue the legacy.
Start Date: May 4
End Date: May 31
Admission: Admission charged
Mon.-Sat. 10 AM-5, Thurs. 10 AM-8 PM & Sun. 1-5 PM
Directions: Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street
Contact: (256) 535-4350 Huntsville, AL 35801
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HUNTSVILLE STARS VS MOBILE
www.huntsvillestars.com
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Start Date: May 5
End Date: May 9
Admission: Admission charged
Mon.-Tues. 7:05 PM, Wed. 10:35 AM & Thurs.-Fri. 7:05 PM
Directions: Joe Davis Stadium, 3185 Leeman Ferry Road
Contact: (256) 882-2562 Huntsville, AL 35801
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THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL
www.merrimackhall.com
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The "Trailer Park" meets "South Park" in this big-hearted new musical comedy with a cheeky script, an infectious score & a richly talented cast.
Start Date: May 7
End Date: May 9
Hours: 7:30 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center, 3320 Triana Boulevard
Contact: (256) 534-6455 Huntsville, AL 35805
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RENAISSANCE THEATRE PRESENTS
www.renaissancetheatre.net
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"Murder on the Nile" by Agatha Christie.
Start Date: May 8
End Date: May 10
Hours: 8 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: Renaissance Theatre Alpha Stage, 1214 Meridian Street
Contact: (256) 536-3117 Huntsville, AL 35801
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CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION
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"Fredericksburg: The Battlefield & Beyond." This presentation focuses on how this battle extended far beyond the battlefield, how a Confederate victory could be a Union story, the treatment of the wounded & how news of the battle was conveyed.
Start Date: May 8
Hours: 6:30 PM
Admission: No admission charged
Directions: The Elks Club, 725 Franklin, north entrance
Contact: (256) 858-6191 Huntsville, AL 35801
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CITY LIGHTS CONCERT SERIES #1
www.burrittonthemountain.com
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Featuring "Mombo Gris-Gris" Huntsville's favorite Latin band.
Start Date: May 9
Hours: 7:30 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: Burritt on the Mountain Gazebo, 3101 Burritt Drive
Contact: (256) 536-2882 Huntsville, AL 35801
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HUNTSVILLE SPEEDWAY
www.huntsvillespeedway.com
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Mother's Day Weekend
Start Date: May 9
Hours: Call for times
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: 357 Hegia Burrow Road, off Hobbs Island Road
Contact: (256) 882-9191 Huntsville, AL 35803
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ROCKET CITY COIN SHOW
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Coin dealers from all over the southeast will be there to buy & sell rare coins.
Start Date: May 9
End Date: May 10
Hours: Fri. 10 AM-6:30 PM & Sat. 10 AM-5 PM
Admission: No admission charged
Sponsored by the Rocket City Coin Club
Directions: Knights of Columbus Hall, 3053 Leeman Ferry Road
Contact: (256) 881-4070 Huntsville, AL 35801
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HUNTSVILLE DRAGWAY
www.huntsvilledragway.com
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Start Date: May 9
End Date: May 11
Hours: Fri. 6 PM, Sat. 4:30 PM & Sun. Noon-5 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: 502 Quarter Mountain Road, Jordan Lane (Highway 53)
Contact: (256) 859-0807 Harvest, AL 35749
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PLAY: I HATE HAMLET
www.theatrehsv.org
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Andrew Rally seems to have it all: celebrity & acclaim from his starring role in a hit TV series; a rich, beautiful girlfriend; a glamorous, devoted agent; a perfect New York apartment once occupied by John Barrymore; & the chance to play Hamlet in Central Park. But the series has been cancelled, his girlfriend is full of romantic notions but very little passion & he has no desire to play Hamlet. Andrew's life changes dramatically & hilariously after a seance summons Barrymore's ghost & Andrew has to wrestle with his conscience, duel with Barrymore & fulfill his destiny as an actor.
Start Date: May 9
End Date: May 11
Hours: Fri.-Sat. 7:30 PM & Sun. 2 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Recommended for teen & adult audiences
Directions: Von Braun Center Playhouse, 700 Monroe Street
Contact: (256) 536-0807 Huntsville, AL 35801
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CLASSIC FILM FRIDAY: SOYLENT GREEN
www.hpl.lib.al.us
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Start Date: May 9
Hours: Noon
Admission: No admission charged
Directions: Huntsville Public Library Auditorium, 915 Monroe Street
Contact: (256) 532-5940 Huntsville, AL 35801
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INDIAN POW WOW
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Native Americans will come from across the Southeast to promote unity & to share their cultural heritage with others. Vendors will be selling authentic American Indian artifacts & accessories. The grand entry of dancers honoring warriors, veterans & traditions, both Indian & non-Indian, will be at 11 AM each day. Dancing & demonstrations will continue all day long.
Start Date: May 10
End Date: May 11
Hours: 10 AM-6 PM
Admission: No admission charged
There will be a grand entry each day at 11 AM
Directions: Cahaba Shrine Temple, 6001 Pulaski Pike
Contact: (256) 859-4470 Huntsville, AL 35810
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MUSTANG & FORD SHOW
www.rocketcitymustang.com
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Start Date: May 10
Hours: 8 AM-4 PM
Admission: No admission charged
Directions: Madison Square Mall, Sears parking lot
Contact: (256) 880-9623 Huntsville, AL 35806
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KIDS SAFETY FEST
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Parents, caregivers, kids & coaches will learn about preventing sports-related injuries & other risks to children including car & bike crashes, drownings, poisoning, falls, scald burns & fires. The fair features, fire/smoke house, bike rodeo, buckle-up convincers & sports related injury prevention. Also featuring face painting, clowns & storytelling.
Start Date: May 10
Hours: 10 AM-1 PM
Admission: No admission charged
Directions: Safety City, Drake Avenue (across from the Senior Center)
Contact: (256) 883-3725 Huntsville, AL 35801
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POPS CONCERT #3: FANTASIES & FAIRY TALES
www.hso.org
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"Star Wars to Disney." HSO's assistant conductor Joseph Lee has assembled a terrific show featuring film score favorites by John Williams & Disney's Alan Menken.
Start Date: May 10
Hours: 7:30 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: Von Braun Center Concert Hall, 700 Monroe Street
Contact: (256) 539-4818 Huntsville, AL 35801
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MOTHERS' DAY EXPRESS
www.northalabamarailroadmuseum.com
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Start Date: May 10
Hours: 10 AM & 1 PM
Admission: Admission for train ride
Directions: North Alabama Railroad Museum, 694 Chase Road
Contact: (256) 851-6276 Huntsville, AL 35811
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PLANETARIUM PROGRAM: ABOUT ASTROIDS
www.vbas.org
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Join us for a family-friendly program to find out about Asteroids as part of our year-long exploration of our Solar System.
Start Date: May 10
Hours: 7:30 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: Monte Sano State Park Planetarium, beside the Country Grocery Store & campground
Contact: (256) 539-0316 Huntsville, AL 35801
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THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL
www.merrimackhall.com
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The Trailer Park meets South Park in this big-hearted new musical comedy with a cheeky script, an infectious score & a richly talented cast.
Start Date: May 10
End Date: May 11
Hours: Sat. 2 & 8 PM & Sun. 2 & 7 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center, 3320 Triana Boulevard
Contact: (256) 534-6455 Huntsville, AL 35805
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HIKE TROUGH SPRINGS
www.landtrust-hsv.org
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"143rd Anniversary of Johnston's Surrender." Hike leader David Young will discuss the historical significance of Trough Springs & in particular, stories about the Civil War exploits of Lt. Col. Milus E. "Bushwhacker" Johnston & his surrender to Union Forces on May 11, 1865.
Start Date: May 11
Hours: 2 PM
Admission: No admission charged
This is a moderate 3 mile round trip
Directions: Meet at the Trough Springs Trailhead on Monte Sano Boulevard, across the street from the entrance to Burritt on the Mountain
Contact: (256) 534-5263 Huntsville, AL 35801
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MADISON MOVIE MADNESS
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"TRISTAN & ISOLDE."
Start Date: May 12
Hours: 6 PM
Admission: No admission charged
Directions: Madison Public Library, 130 Plaza Boulevard
Contact: (256) 461-0046 Madison, AL 35758
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OLDER AMERICANS FESTIVAL
www.co.madison.al.us
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This is a full day of activities & music to honor older people in the five-county region served by TARGOG. In order to plan for the number of meals that will be needed, a ticket system will be used. Please get in touch with the TARCOG office or local county aging office to obtain your ticket. Bring your folding chair & plenty of smiles.
Start Date: May 13
Hours: 9:30 AM-1 PM, lunch at 11:30 AM
Admission: Admission charged
880-7080 ext. 203
Directions: Sharon Johnston Park, New Market
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HUNTSVILLE STARS VS CAROLINA
www.huntsvillestars.com
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Start Date: May 15
End Date: May 19
Admission: Admission charged
Thurs.-Fri. 7:05 PM, Sat. 2:05 PM & Mon. 12:05 PM
Directions: Joe Davis Stadium, 3185 Leeman Ferry Road
Contact: (256) 882-2562 Huntsville, AL 35801
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THURSDAY EVENING CONCERTS AT THE LIBRARY
www.hpl.lib.al.us
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The Library will host a series of evening concerts exploring our city's musical past. This week the First Missionary Baptist Church will perform a African American gospel favorites.
Start Date: May 15
Hours: 6 PM
Admission: No admission charged
Directions: Huntsville Public Library, 915 Monroe Street
Contact: (256) 532-5975 Huntsville, AL 35801
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PLAY: I HATE HAMLET
www.theatrehsv.org
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Andrew Rally seems to have it all: celebrity & acclaim from his starring role in a hit television series; a rich, beautiful girlfriend; a glamorous, devoted agent; a perfect New York apartment once occupied by John Barrymore; & the chance to play Hamlet in Central Park. But the series has been cancelled, his girlfriend is full of romantic notions but little passion & he has no desire to play Hamlet. His life changes dramatically & hilariously after a seance summons Barrymore's ghost & Andrew has to wrestle with his conscience, duel with Barrymore & fulfill his destiny as an actor.
Start Date: May 15
End Date: May 17
Hours: Thurs.-Fri. 7:30 PM & Sat. 2 & 7:30 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Recommended for teen & adult audiences
Directions: Von Braun Center Playhouse, 700 Monroe Street
Contact: (256) 536-0807 Huntsville, AL 35801
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KARLA BANOFF
www.merrimackhall.com
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Long before Alanis & Jewel, there was a breed of singer/songwriters whose earthly anthems of soul searching, heartache & joy touched souls in a way few can muster today.
Start Date: May 15
Hours: 7:30
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center, 3320 Triana Boulevard
Contact: (256) 534-6455 Huntsville, AL 35805
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CONCERT: BRASS BAND OF HUNTSVILLE
www.brassbandofhuntsville.org
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Will present "PRISM Projections-A Night at the Movies."
Start Date: May 15
Hours: 7:30 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: Trinity United Methodist Church Sanctuary, 607 Airport Road
Contact: (256) 650-0345 Huntsville, AL 35802
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HUNTSVILLE DRAGWAY
www.huntsvilledragway.com
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LBTrailers Jr. Dragster series
Start Date: May 16
End Date: May 18
Hours: Fri. 6 PM, Sat. 4:30 PM & Sun. Noon-5 PM
Admission: Admisssion charged
Directions: 502 Quarter Mountain Road, off Jordan Lane (Highway 53)
Contact: (256) 859-0807 Harvest, AL 35749
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HUNTSVILLE SPEEDWAY
www.huntsvillespeedway.com
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Car racing.
Start Date: May 16
Hours: Call for times
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: 357 Hegia Burrow Road, off Hobbs Island Road
Contact: (256) 881-9191 Huntsville, AL 35803
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SPRING CONCERT AT THREE CAVES
www.landtrust-hsv.org
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"RobinElla & Jay Clark" will headline the Annual Spring Concert. Concert goers are encouraged to bring their own chairs, dress "cave casual." No pets or small children, please.
Start Date: May 16
Hours: 7-9:30 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Reservations required
Directions: Free parking & Shuttle from Huntsville Hospital lots at Lowell & Adams Street will be provided
Contact: (256) 534-6263 Huntsville, AL 35801
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LUNCH CONCERTS IN THE PARK
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People are encouraged to bring their lunch & enjoy the concert. Sponsored by Huntsville Recreation Services & Landscape Management.
Start Date: May 16
Hours: Noon-1 PM
Admission: No admission charged
Directions: Big Spring Park East
Contact: (256) 883-3728 Huntsville, AL 35801
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SARA EVANS-DINNER &/OR CONCERT
www.vonbrauncenter.com
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Country singer, Sara Evans, will headline the Huntsville Hospital Foundation's 20th annual Huntsville Classic Dinner. The evening will begin with dinner on the floor of the arena, followed by a live auction & the concert. Guests can attend either the dinner & concert or the concert only.
Start Date: May 16
Admission: Admission charged
6 PM for cocktails, 7 PM dinner, 7:30 PM doors open for concert only guest & 8:30 PM performance
Directions: Von Braun Center Arena, 700 Monroe Street
Contact: (256) 265-8077 Huntsville, AL 35801
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TENNESSEE VALLEY VIPERS VS FLORIDA FIRECATS
www.vipers.tv
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Enjoy Arena Football.
Start Date: May 17
Hours: 7:30 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: Von Braun Center Arena, 700 Monroe Street
Contact: (256) 428-4477 Huntsville, AL 35801
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CAR, TRUCK & MOTORCYCLE SHOW
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Display of antique cars, historic auto house with Huntsville's oldest fire truck.
Start Date: May 17
Hours: 11 AM-4 PM
Admission: No admission charged
Directions: Historic Huntsville Depot grounds, 320 Church Street
Contact: (256) 744-2870 Huntsville, AL 35801
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FISHING RODEO
www.co.madison.al.us
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Bring your own rod & reel or pole. Check-in a half-hour prior to your fishing time. Hooks, corks & bait are provided. No boats or artificial lures are allowed. Rules will be posted. Ages 5-10, 8:30-10 AM, ages 11-15, 10:30-Noon
Start Date: May 17
Hours: 8:30 AM-Noon
Admission: No admission charged
For young people 6-15 years old, registration forms online
Directions: Sharon Johnston Park
Contact: (256) 379-2868 New Market, AL 35761
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FERN FESTIVAL & SALE
www.hsvbg.org
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Over 40 varieties of ferns, all hardy to north Alabama will be for sale. Experts will be available to answer questions on planting & maintaining ferns.
Start Date: May 17
Hours: 9 AM-3 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue
Contact: (256) 830-4447 Huntsville, AL 35805
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PACKHORSE LIBRARIAN DAY
www.burrittonthemountain.com
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Take a step back in time & join us for the celebration of the men & women who helped bring literacy to the Appalachian region on the back of a pack horse. Hear about how it took a little time for the mountain people to welcome the book-toting strangers on horseback. Each child will receive a free book to take home with them.
Start Date: May 17
Hours: 10 AM-4 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Drive
Contact: (256) 526-2882 Huntsville, AL 35801
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HANDS ON TRUCKS
www.sci-quest.org
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More than a dozen different trucks will be on display. Operators of the trucks will be available to discuss how the trucks work & provide information about their jobs.
Start Date: May 17
Hours: 10 AM-4 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: Sci-Quest, 102-D Wynn Drive
Contact: (256) 837-0606 Huntsville, AL 35805
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SPRING-TIME HISTORIC DISTRICTS FREE WALKING TOURS
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Knowledgeable guides will point out architectural features as well as interesting facts about the districts. Refreshments will be served. Historic buildings to be toured: Weeden House, Shepherd's Cottage on Holmes Avenue, Harrison Brother's Hardware & several other downtown buildings.
Bruce Walker will guide the Old Town Tour from 122 Walker Avenue at 10 AM.
Jerry Barclay & Barbara Scott will guide the Twickenham tour starting from the Weeden House at Noon.
Jan Williams will guide the Five Points tour beginning from the corner of Wells & Maple Hill drive at 2 PM.
Rob Van Puerson will guide the Downtown tour beginning from Harrison Brother's Hardware at 4 PM.
Start Date: May 17
Admission: No admission charged
Sponsored by the Historic Huntsville Foundation
Directions:
Contact: (256) 539-0097 Huntsville, AL
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ROCKET CITY RADIO CONTROLLERS
www.RocketCityRC.com
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RCRC Fun Fly.
Start Date: May 17
Hours: 8 AM-7 PM
Admission: No admission charged
Directions: Wilbourn Field
Contact: (256) 859-1811 Huntsville, AL 35802
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FREE TOUR OF THE LOWRY HOUSE
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Experience one of Huntsville's restored treasures. John Lowry came to Huntsville in 1809 & left a heritage that we are still enjoying. View artifacts, antiques, memorabilia & hear stories about the Civil War & the jury verdict of 1878.
Start Date: May 17
Hours: 11 AM-2 PM
Admission: No admission charged
Directions: 1205 Kildare Street
Contact: (256) 489-9200 Huntsville, AL 35801
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HOT CAR & BIKE FEST
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Live performance by the Ying Yang Twins.
Start Date: May 18
Hours: Gates open at 8 AM, show starts at Noon
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: Huntsville Dragway, 502 Quarter Mountain Road
Contact: (256) 859-0807 Harvest, AL 35749
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HUNTSVILLE STARS VS BIRMINGHAM
www.huntsvillestars.com
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Start Date: May 21
End Date: May 25
Admission: Admission charged
Wed.-Fri. 7:05 PM & Sat.-Sun. 2:05 PM
Directions: Joe Davis Stadium, 3185 Leeman Ferry Road
Contact: (256) 882-2562 Huntsville, AL 35801
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HUNTSVILLE DRAGWAY
www.huntsvilledragway.com
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Sunday is the Huntsville Swap Meet & Car Show.
Start Date: May 23
End Date: May 25
Hours: Fri. 6 PM, Sat. 4:30 PM & Sun. Noon-5 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: 502 Quarter Mountain Road, off Jordan Lane (Highway 53)
Contact: (256) 859-0807 Harvest, AL 35749
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HUNTSVILLE SPEEDWAY
www.huntsvillespeedway.com
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Memorial Day Weekend.
Start Date: May 23
Hours: Call for times
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: 357 Hegia Burrow Road, off Hobbs Island Road
Contact: (256) 882-9191 Huntsville, AL 35803
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LUNCH CONCERTS IN THE PARK
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People are encouraged to bring their lunch & enjoy the concerts this month.
Start Date: May 23
Hours: Noon-1 PM
Admission: No admission charged
Directions: Big Spring Park East-Arbor area by West Court Cafe
Contact: (256) 883-3728 Huntsville, AL 35801
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CLASSIC FILM FRIDAY
www.hpl.lib.al.us
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"Planet of the Apes."
Start Date: May 23
Hours: Noon
Admission: No admission charged
Directions: Huntsville Public Library, 915 Monroe Street
Contact: (256) 532-5940 Huntsville, AL 35801
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OLD SCHOOL MUSIC FESTIVAL
www.oldschoolfestival.com
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Featuring "Zapp," "Silk," "SOSBand," Floyd Taylor, Tabitha King, Stanford Lightfoot & more.
Start Date: May 24
Hours: Gate opens at 11 AM, showtime at Noon
Admission: Admission charged
Tickets available at James Records & Tapes, Mr. Shoes, Alfred's Salon 112, Huntsville; Jay's Records, Decatur; Pegasus Records, Florence; Ace Variety, Sheffield; Cat's Music, Chattanooga
Directions: Sportsman Enterprise Park, University Drive, north onto Highway 53, to Old Railroad Bed Road north
Contact: (256) 539-7247 Huntsville, AL 35816
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MILITARY VEHICLE RALLY
www.memorialmuseum.org
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The public is invited to visit the Museum, admire restored military vehicles & talk with the dedicated enthusiasts who restored them. The Museum also plans to display current military equipment, provided by Redstone Arsenal & representative of armament used by our soldiers in the war in Iraq.
Start Date: May 24
Hours: 10 AM-4 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: Veteran's Memorial Museum, 2060A Airport Road
Contact: (256) 882-3737 Huntsville, AL 35801
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DOWN HOME BLUES FESTIVAL
www.leebrimstone.com
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An outdoor celebration with emphasis on new & legendary soul & blues artists.
Start Date: May 24
Hours: Sat., gates open at Noon, show at 1 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Disabled Accessibility: Mobility Impaired (all one level, no steps, designated parking spaces)
Directions: Jaycees Fairground, Airport Road
Contact: (256) 536-4312 Huntsville, AL 35801
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TAYLOR SWIFT, KELLIE PICKLER & RODNEY ATKINS
www.redstonemwr.com
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Start Date: May 24
Hours: Gates open at 3 PM, showtime 7:00 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Tickets will be available starting March 31 at the MWR Ticket Office, Sparkman Center Cafeteria, Redstone Officer's Club, Redstone PX, all Ticketmaster locations & at www.ticketmaster.com
Directions: Redstone Arsenal Activity Field. Gate 10/Jordan Lane opens for the concert traffic at 4 PM
Contact: (256) 876-5232 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
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NATIONAL BARREL HORSE RACING ASSOCIATION SHOW
http://nbha.com/
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Start Date: May 24
Hours: 8 AM-4 PM
Admission: No admission charged
Directions: Alabama A&M Agribition Center, 4592 Moores Mill Road
Contact: (256) 859-5896 Huntsville, AL 35811
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PLANETARIUM PROGRAM-ABOUT ASEROIDS
www.vbas.org
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Join us for a family-friendly program to find out about Asteroids, as part of our year-long exploration of our Solar System.
Start Date: May 24
Hours: 7:30 PM
Admission: Admission charged
Directions: Monte Sano State Park Planetarium, beside the Country Grocery Store & campground
Contact: (256) 539-0316 Huntsville, AL 35801
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1961 FREEDOM RIDES EXHIBIT
www.montgomerybusstation.org
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The first in a series of exhibits about the 1961 Freedom Rides is to be unveiled with an anniversary program following at 3 PM at First Baptist Church, 347 North Ripley Street. These rides marked a turning point in the civil rights movement. The goal was to compel the U.S. Government to enforce Supreme Court decisions outlawing segregated transportation seating & facilities.
Start Date: May 24
Hours: 2 PM
Admission: No admission charged
Sponsored by the Alabama Historical Commission, First Baptist Church & National Freedom Rides Museum Fundation.
Directions: Old Greyhound Bus Station, 210 South Court Street
Contact: (334) 230-2665 Huntsville, AL 35801
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MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE
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Small American flags will have been placed at every military gravesite in the cemetery. The program includes a Color Guard, Veterans firing squad, band & bugler as part of the ceremony. Civic & local organizations are invited to bring wreathes & their organizational colors for the ceremony. Patriotic music will be performed before the program begins.
Start Date: May 26
Hours: 10:30 AM
Admission: No admission charged
Directions: Maple Hill Cemetery
Contact: (256) 882-9374 Huntsville, AL 35801
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COTTON ROW RUN
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Take part in the 5K, 10K & a mile fun run/walk.
Start Date: May 26
Hours: 7 AM
Admission: No admission charged
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