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Calendar of Events

December 5, 2009

Ongoing Events

EXHIBIT: KWANZAA "TRADITION & CREATIVITY"

The exhibit includes traditional artifacts & other arts & crafts that reflect the creative aspects of celebrating Kwanzaa.

EXHIBIT: PAINTINGS FROM THE REIGN OF VICTORIA: THE ROYAL HOLLOWAY COLLECTION
  • Recurring daily
  • 11/22/2009 - 01/31/2010
  • Times: Tues. 10 AM-5 PM, Thurs. 10 AM-8 PM & Sun. 1-5 PM
  • Address: 300 Church Street Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 535-3450
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Huntsville Museum of Art

This superb exhibition of Victorian paintings includes canvases never before seen outside of England.  Some of the paintings are massive, weighing up to 1,000 lbs & up to seven feet in height.  The stories behind them range from the marriage markets of Babylonia to the lost crew of Sir John Franklin's doomed expedition in search of the Northwest Passage.

MY LITTLE CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
  • Recurring daily
  • 11/24/2009 - 12/23/2009
  • Times: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-4 PM & Sun. 1-8 PM Closed Mon.
  • Address: 320 Church Street Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 564-8100
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Historic Huntsville Depot

Come see one of the country's largest holiday collections with over 5,000 miniature pieces.

SANTA'S VILLAGE
  • Recurring daily
  • 11/27/2009 - 12/23/2009
  • 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.

BURRITT'S HOLIDAY MANSION EXHIBIT: DECK THE HALLS
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/01/2009 - 12/30/2009
  • Times: Tues.-Sat. 10 AM-4 PM & Sun. Noon-4 PM
  • Address: 3101 Burritt Drive Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 536-2882
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Burritt on the Mountain

Step into a magical world of holiday delight, as the already beautiful Burritt Mansion is decked out for the holidays by local designers & decorators.  It will amaze young & old alike.

GALAXY OF LIGHTS DRIVE-THROUGH
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/01/2009 - 12/31/2009
  • 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.

SCI-QUEST'S IMMERSIVE THEATER: VIRTUAL VORTEX
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/01/2009 - 12/31/2009
  • Times: Mon.-Fri. 9 AM-5 PM, Sat. 10 AM-6 PM & Sun. 1-5 PM
  • Address: 102-D Wynn Drive Huntsville, AL 35805
  • Phone: (256) 837-0606
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Sci-Quest Science Center

This is an interactive 3-D presentation in an informal learning environment. Facilitators will lead audiences through the formation of a thunderstorm, conditions needed for a tornado to form & how a tornado moves once on the ground.

KRIS KRINGLE'S CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/03/2009 - 12/05/2009
  • Times: 6 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 three spectacular evenings of cozy fires, holiday music, Figgie Pudding, homemade cookies, kid's crafts, designer decor & much more. 

A YULETIDE BALLET
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/04/2009 - 12/06/2009
  • Times: Fri. 7:30 PM, Sat. 2 & 7:30 PM & Sun. 2 PM
  • Address: 3410 Holmes Avenue Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 881-5930
  • Location: Butler High School
  • Admission: Admission charged

Alabama Youth Ballet presents its fresh, yet traditional approach to the beloved Christmas ballet.  Directed by David Herriott & Karen Gibb Hilliard, its beatutiful costumes, sets & choreography are a delight for all ages.

ARTS MARKETPLACE AT SANTA'S VILLAGE
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/04/2009 - 12/05/2009
  • Times: Fri. 3-8 PM & Sat. Noon-8 PM
  • Address: 109 Gates Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: 534-8376
  • Admission: No admission charged
  • Venue: Alabama Constitution Village

The Arts Stroll returns for the Holidays.  Artists & artisans offer one-of-a-kind gifts.

HUNTSVILLE HAVOC VS PENSACOLA
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/04/2009 - 12/05/2009
  • Times: 7:35 PM
  • Address: Arena, 700 Monroe Street Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 518-6160
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Von Braun Center

NEACA CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/04/2009 - 12/06/2009
  • 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.

OPERETTA: HANSEL & GRETEL
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/04/2009 - 12/06/2009
  • Times: Fri. 7 PM, Sat. 10 AM & Sun. 2 & 5 PM
  • Address: Ars Nova School of the Arts , 7908 C Charlotte Drive Huntsville, AL 35802
  • Phone: (256) 883-1105
  • Admission: Admission charged

Enjoy this delightful favorite opera sung in English.

PLAY: A CHRISTMAS CAROL
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/04/2009 - 12/06/2009
  • Times: Fri. 7 PM, Sat.-Sun. 2 & 7 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.

RENAISSANCE THEATRE PRESENTS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/04/2009 - 12/06/2009
  • Times: Fri.-Sat. 7 PM & Sun. 2:30 PM
  • Address: Main Stage, 1214 Meridian Street Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 536-3117
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Renaissance Theatre

As presented by Perky's Crown of Beauty, Tanning & Karaoke Salon & the Beaverbrook Community Theater. 

Somewhere in North Alabama, with the holidays approaching, what better vehicle than to do what every community theater always does at the yuletide season to make a fast buck; a complete production of Dicken's A Christmas Carol...but not like any that you may have ever sat through or for that matter enjoyed.

ANTIQUE ERECTOR SET & TRAIN DISPLAY
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/05/2009 - 12/06/2009
  • 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.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTS AT APPLEBEE'S
  • 12/05/2009 - 12/05/2009
  • Times: Call for seating times
  • Address: 302 Hughes Road Madison, AL 35758
  • Phone: (256) 461-0046
  • Admission: Admission charged

Enjoy a pancake breakfast, beverage, picture with Santa & a gift for each child.

 Tickets available for two breakfast times at Madison Public Library while they last.

 

CHRISTMAS DINNER DANCE
  • 12/05/2009 - 12/05/2009
  • Times: 6 PM
  • Address: East Hall, 700 Monroe Street Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Phone: (256) 882-2186
  • Admission: Admission charged, no tickets will be sold at the door
  • Venue: Von Braun Center

The NASA/MSFC MARS Ballroom Dance Club will host this semi-formal annual Christmas Dinner Dance.

CONCERT: GLORIA
  • 12/05/2009 - 12/05/2009
  • Times: 3 & 7:30 pm
  • Address: Randolph School Center for the Arts, Garth Road Campus Huntsville, AL 35802
  • Phone: (256) 533-6606
  • Admission: Admission charged

Holiday standards such as "The Twelve Days of Christmas," " I Saw Three Ships," "Ose Shalom" & "Deck the Halls" will be heard along with the incredible "Gloria."  The HCCA children's choruses will also be performing.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN
  • 12/05/2009 - 12/05/2009
  • Times: 9 AM
  • Address: 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue Huntsville, AL 35805
  • Phone: 256-430-3572 ext. 241
  • Admission: Admission charged
  • Venue: Huntsville Botanical Garden

Children are invited to make their own Gingerbread House.  This will be a fun & creative experience.  Workshop space is limited to 20 children.

PLANETARIUM SHOW: STAR OF WONDER
  • 12/05/2009 - 12/05/2009
  • 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

What exactly was the object the Wise men saw? Each year at this special time, we turn back the hands of time to look into the sky of long ago & to search for this mysterious object. As we ponder the skies of Bethlehem, we'll explore several possibilities including comets, meteors, novae & other phenomena.

SANTA TRAIN
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/05/2009 - 12/06/2009
  • Times: Call for train departure times
  • Address: 694 Chase Road Huntsville, AL 35811
  • Phone: (256) 851-6276
  • Admission: Admission for train rides
  • Venue: North Alabama Railroad Museum

SILVER STICKS HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
  • Recurring daily
  • 12/05/2009 - 12/07/2009
  • Times: 7 AM-10 PM
  • Phone: (256) 883-3689
  • Admission: Admission charged

The tournament will take place at the Von Braun Center, Benton Wilcoxen Ice Complex & Point Mallard.

The schedule varies so call for times or check on the website.

SPIRIT STROLL-MADISON
  • 12/05/2009 - 12/05/2009
  • Times: 7:00 PM
  • Address: Hale Fire Glass, 112 Main Street Madison, AL 35758
  • Phone: (256) 325-4253
  • Admission: No admission charged

The first Saturday of each month join S.A. Hale for a guided tour of downtown Madison.  He will share local legends that you probably never knew. 

WAAY-TV CHRISTMAS PARADE
  • 12/05/2009 - 12/05/2009
  • 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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