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09/05/2010 - 09/11/2010

Featured Events

SCARECROW TRAIL
  • Recurring daily
  • 09/01/2010 - 09/30/2010
  • Times: Mon.-Sat. 9 AM-6 PM & Sun. Noon-6 PM
  • Address: 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue Huntsville, AL 35805
  • Phone: (256) 830-4447
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Huntsville Botanical Garden

September and October brings the Scarecrow Trail back to the Huntsville Botanical Garden. Dozens of wild, wacky, scary and funny crows are once again hiding behind the trees throughout the Garden.

Ongoing Events

BUTTERFLY HOUSE/NATURE CENTER
  • Recurring daily
  • 09/01/2010 - 09/30/2010
  • Times: Mon.-Sat. 9 AM-6 PM & Sun. Noon-6 PM
  • Address: 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue Huntsville, AL 35805
  • Phone: (256) 830-4447
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Huntsville Botanical Garden

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.

EXHIBIT: 55 YEARS OF BURRITT MUSEUM
  • Recurring daily
  • 09/01/2010 - 09/30/2010
  • Times: Tues.-Sat. 9 AM-5 PM & Sun. Noon-5 PM
  • Address: 3101 Burritt Drive Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 536-2882
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Burritt on the Mountain

EXHIBIT: SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
  • Recurring daily
  • 09/01/2010 - 09/30/2010
  • Times: Mon.-Thurs. 9 AM-7 PM, Fri.-Sat. 9 AM-9 PM & Sun. 11 AM-7 PM
  • Address: 102-D Wynn Drive Huntsville, AL 35805
  • Phone: (256) 837-0606
  • Venue: Sci-Quest Science Center

Through hands-on interactive displays & modules, visitors can design their own trip to Mars.  A 360-degree "Future Theatre" lets visitors look into the future of exploration & deep into space.  The exhibit includes artifacts from the past & present space programs including space suits, a lunar rover tire, a camera, early fuel cells & space shuttle tiles. 

HARMONY PARK ANIMAL PRESERVE
  • Recurring daily
  • 09/01/2010 - 09/30/2010
  • Times: 10 AM-Sundown
  • Address: 431 Cloud's Huntsville, AL 35803
  • Phone: (877) 726-4625
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Harmony Park Safari

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.

TREMENDOUS TREE HOUSES
  • Recurring daily
  • 09/01/2010 - 09/30/2010
  • Times: Mon.-Sat. 9AM-6 PM, Thurs. 9 AM-8 PM & Sun. Noon-6 PM
  • Address: 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue Huntsville, AL 35805
  • Phone: (256) 830-4447
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Huntsville Botanical Garden

CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION: THE BATTLE OF FRANKLIN-THE VALLEY OF DEATH
  • 09/09/2010 - 09/09/2010
  • Times: 6:30 PM
  • Address: North entrance, 725 Franklin Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 890-0890
  • Location: The Elks Club
  • Admission: No admission charged

This presentation will discuss the 5 hour, brutal battle, which took place November 30, 1864, where the Confederate Army suffered tremendous losses in men & high ranking officers.  Even though the Federal Army, with far fewer casualites, left the field pursued by the Confederates, the Confederate Army of Tennessee would never be effective as a fighting force again.

ALABAMA WOMEN'S EXPO
  • Recurring daily
  • 09/10/2010 - 09/11/2010
  • Times: 10 AM-6 PM
  • Address: 5901 University Drive Huntsville, AL 35805
  • Phone: (877) 617-6672
  • Admission: No admission charged
  • Venue: Madison Square Mall

This will be an empowering, motivational & entertaining weekend that targets the specific needs & interests of local women in the community.  You will enjoy facials, makeovers, massages, teeth whitening, food tasting, health screenings, fashion shows, wine tasting, hair syling, & more.

CONCERTS ON THE DOCK: CHIP GILBRO
  • 09/10/2010 - 09/10/2010
  • Times: 6-9 PM
  • Address: 2211 Seminole Drive Huntsville, AL 35805
  • Phone: (256) 533-9399
  • Admission: No admission charged
  • Venue: Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment

Rain or Shine.

HUNTSVILLE SPEEDWAY
  • 09/10/2010 - 09/10/2010
  • Times: Call for times
  • Address: 357 Hegia Burrow Road Huntsville, AL 35803
  • Phone: (256) 882-9191
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Huntsville Speedway

Friday night.

PLAY: A FEW GOOD MEN
  • Recurring daily
  • 09/10/2010 - 09/12/2010
  • Times: Fri.-Sat. 7:30 PM & Sun. 2 PM
  • Address: Playhouse, 700 Monroe Street Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 536-0807
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Von Braun Center

This Broadway hit about two Marines on trial for complicity in the death of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay sizzles on stage.

PLAY: THE AX & COMMUNION
  • Recurring daily
  • 09/10/2010 - 09/12/2010
  • Times: Fri.-Sat. 8 PM & Sun. 2:30 PM
  • Address: Alpha Stage, 1214 Meridian Street Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 536-3117
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Renaissance Theatre

"The AX" is one of two shows utilizing the same set & exemplifying the two faces of Drama, Comedy & Tragedy.  One is bloody hysterical & one is hauntingly powerful.

 

UPON THEIR SHOULDERS: THE MERRIMACK STORY
  • Recurring daily
  • 09/10/2010 - 09/12/2010
  • Times: Fri. 7:30 PM, Sat. 2 & 7:30 PM & Sun. 2 PM
  • Address: 3320 Triana Boulevard Huntsville, AL 35805
  • Phone: (256) 534-6455
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center

This origainal play, written by local playwright Ron Harris, describes real events that occurred at the Merrimack Mill & surrounding mill village. 

A&M BULLDOGS VS CENTRAL STATE
  • 09/11/2010 - 09/11/2010
  • Times: 6 PM
  • Address: Louis Crews Stadium Normal, AL 35810
  • Phone: (256) 327-4700
  • Admission: Admission charged

EXHIBIT: UNIQUE VIEWS OF HUNTSVILLE
  • Recurring daily
  • 09/11/2010 - 09/19/2010
  • 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

This exhibit features over 100 works by local artists in all mediums inspired by scenes of Huntsville.

HUNTSVILLE DRAGWAY: R & R BRACKET RACING SERIES
  • 09/11/2010 - 09/11/2010
  • Times: Gates open at 5, run from 6-11 PM
  • Address: 502 Quarter Mountain Road Harvest, AL 35749
  • Phone: (256) 859-0807
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Huntsville Dragway

R&R Bracket Racing Series. 

HUNTSVILLE GHOST WALK
  • 09/11/2010 - 09/11/2010
  • Times: 6:00 PM
  • Address: 124 South Side Square, Downtown Huntsville Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 509-3940
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Harrison Brothers Hardware

Who is the angry ghost in the courthouse? What is the story behind the haunting tune phantom children sing while playing on Walker Street? Learn the answers to these questions & many more.

MADISON CITY FARMER'S MARKET
  • 09/11/2010 - 09/11/2010
  • Times: 8 AM-NOON
  • Address: 1282 Hughes Road Madison, AL 35758
  • Phone: (256) 656-7841
  • Admission: No admission charged

Come early for the best selection of local produce, eggs, meats, cheese, milk, honey, fresh herbs & home baked goods.  Enjoy creations from local artisans including handmade cards, soaps, lotions, pottery, art & more.

 

PLANETARIUM SHOW: WATER CONSTELLATIONS
  • 09/11/2010 - 09/11/2010
  • Times: Doors open at 7 PM, show begins at 7:30
  • Address: Planetarium, beside the Country Grocery Store & Camp Ground Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 539-0316
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Monte Sano State Park

Join us for this family-friendly program as we explore the Water Constellations in the Autumn skies that include Aquarium, Pisces, Delphinus & Capricornus.

SYMPHONY CLASSICAL SERIES #1
  • 09/11/2010 - 09/11/2010
  • Times: 7:30 PM
  • Address: Concert Hall, 700 Monroe Street Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 539-4818
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Von Braun Center

This opening night celebration features guest composer Gabriela Lena Frank, violinist Vadim Gluzman & Carlos Miguel Prieto.

TRAIN EXCURSION: NORTH ALABAMIAN
  • 09/11/2010 - 09/11/2010
  • Times: 10 AM & 1 PM
  • Address: 694 Chase Road Huntsville, AL 35811
  • Phone: (256) 851-6276
  • Admission: Admission charged for train rides
  • Venue: North Alabama Railroad Museum

The excursions last approximately 1 hour.  Reservations are suggested but walk-on's are taken on a space available basis.


 

 

 

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