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December 4, 2010

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ENCOUNTERS: MARK MESSERSMITH
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/01/2010 - 12/31/2010
  • Times: Tues.-Sat. 10 AM-5 PM, Thurs. 10 AM-8 PM & Sun. 1-5 PM
  • Address: 300 Church Street Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 535-4350
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Huntsville Museum of Art

The latest exhibition in this long-standing showcase for outstanding regional contemporary art focuses on this Florida artist’s richly layered narrative paintings. Messersmith renders the coastal Southeastern landscape as a mysterious environment still inhabited by powerful birds, vigilant panthers, weary gators, blackwater swamps and old cypress trees—all vying with mankind for space and survival.

GALAXY OF LIGHTS DRIVE-THROUGH
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/01/2010 - 12/31/2010
  • Times: 5:30-9 PM
  • Address: 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue Huntsville, AL 35805
  • Phone: (256) 830-4447
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Huntsville Botanical Garden

Join the tradition by driving through the winter light extravaganza in the warmth of your car. See thousands of twinkling lights with old favorites & fabulous new animated displays.

REBELS WITH A CAUSE: AMERICAN IMPRESSIONIST WOMEN
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/01/2010 - 12/31/2010
  • Times: Tues.-Sat. 10 AM-5 PM, Thurs. 10 AM-8 PM & Sun. 1-5 PM
  • Address: 300 Church Street Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 535-4350
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Huntsville Museum of Art

A selection of approximately 70 works from the Museum’s own Sellars Collection of Art by American Women, focusing on the strong influence that French Impressionism had on the development of American art. Subjects include accomplished florals and still-lifes, portraits, genre scenes, and landscapes reflecting different regions of Europe and the United States.

SANTA'S VILLAGE
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/01/2010 - 12/23/2010
  • Times: 5-9 PM
  • Address: 109 Gates Avenue Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 564-8100
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Alabama Constitution Village

Young & old alike will delight in visiting Santa & Mrs. Claus' home, the reindeer in their stable & elves in their toy shop working busily to create special memories for you & your family in the village Santa calls home.

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE EXHIBITION
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/01/2010 - 12/31/2010
  • Address: One Tranquility Base Huntsville, AL 35805
  • Phone: (256) 837-3400
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: U.S. Space & Rocket Center

Based on the epic film series & C.S. Lewis' beloved fictional books, the 10,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art entertainment & educational experience offers visitors the opportunity to tour scenes from the fantastical literary world of Narnia.  Through authentic costumes, props & set dressings from Disney's magical films, visitors will enter a world that combines the wonders of science with elements of fantasy.

TURNING WOOD INTO ART
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/01/2010 - 12/05/2010
  • Times: Tues.-Sat. 10 AM-5 PM, Thurs. 10 AM-8 PM & Sun. 1-5 PM
  • Address: 300 Church Street Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 535-4350
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Huntsville Museum of Art

Showcasing nearly 70 objects from one of the world’s foremost holdings of contemporary wood sculpture—this exhibition underscores the quality, artistic expression, and technical innovation recently achieved in the field of turned wood. Organized by the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte, NC; circulated by Smith Kramer Fine Art Services, Kansas City, MO.

KRIS KRINGLE'S CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/03/2010 - 12/04/2010
  • Times: 5-8 PM
  • Address: 3101 Burritt Drive Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 536-2882
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Burritt on the Mountain

You won't want to miss two spectacular evenings of cozy fires, holiday music, Figgie Pudding, homemade cookies, kid's crafts, designer decor & much more. 

NEACA CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/03/2010 - 12/05/2010
  • Times: Fri-Sat. 9 AM-7 PM & Sun. Noon-5 PM
  • Address: South Hall, 700 Monroe Street Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 533-1953
  • Admission: No admission charged
  • Venue: Von Braun Center

Nearly every arts & crafts category is represented including needlework, ceramics, flower arrangements, jewelry, decorated & hand-woven baskets, pottery, stained glass, clothes, toys, woodwork & other items.

PLAY: A CHRISTMAS CAROL
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/03/2010 - 12/05/2010
  • Times: Fri. 7 PM & Sat.-Sun. 2 & & PM
  • Address: Playhouse, 700 Monroe Street Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 539-6829
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Von Braun Center

In this musical retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novel, you will travel with Scrooge as he visits his past, present & future on Christmas Eve.  This production has become a family tradition for many in the Tennessee Valley.

THE NUTCRACKER, A YULETIDE BALLET
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/03/2010 - 12/06/2010
  • Times: Fri. @ 7:30; Sat. @ 2 & 7:30; Sun. @ 2:00
  • Address: 3401 Holmes Avenue Huntsville, AL 35816
  • Contact: Alabama Youth Ballet Theatre
  • Phone: (256) 513-9316
  • Location: Butler High School

Alabama Youth Ballet Theatre, a non-profit performing arts company, will open its fifth season to holiday audiences with “The Nutcracker: A Yuletide Ballet”  Huntsville’s most experienced teachers and directors, Keren Gibb-Hilliard and David Herriott, will once again create the performance that has been a holiday tradition for families in the Valley.

ANTIQUE ERECTOR SET & TRAIN DISPLAY
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/04/2010 - 12/05/2010
  • Times: Sat. 9 AM-5 PM & Sun. 1-5 PM
  • Address: Southerland Station, 402-B Governors Drive Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 533-4720
  • Admission: No admission charged

A Huntsville tradition for kids of all ages.  Train displays by the Lego Train Club & Plastic Modelers Club in addition to antique trains & erector sets.  Activities for children to make & take, a magic show, door prizes, drinks, popcorn & a visit from Hello Kitty.

SANTA TRAIN
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/04/2010 - 12/05/2010
  • Times: Sat. 10, 11 AM & 1, 2, & 3 PM & Sun. 1, 2 & 3 PM
  • Address: 694 Chase Road Huntsville, AL 35811
  • Phone: (256) 851-6276
  • Admission: Admission charged for train rides
  • Venue: North Alabama Railroad Museum

Ride with Santa, gifts for the children & candy canes for everyone. Take the museum's free walking tour. See historic railroad equipment & the Chase Depot. The train will operate rain or shine.

WAAY-TV CHRISTMAS PARADE
  • 12/04/2010 - 12/04/2010
  • Times: Noon
  • Address: Downtown Huntsville Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 533-3131
  • Admission: No admission charged

Welcome Santa Claus to Huntsville as he ushers in the Christmas season at the annual Christmas parade. Enjoy the excitement & music with many entries & bands from across North Alabama.


 

 

 

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