Archive for the ‘Arts/Entertainment’ Category
Rocket City Rowing Club to host Youth Camp
(From release) RCRC’s Youth Rowing Camp is a beginning rower’s introduction to the sport. In addition to practices on the water, the camp will review proper water safety, basic rowing technique with ergometers (rowing machines), conditioning fundamentals, core strength development, stretching, teamwork and racing strategy.
Who: Boys and Girls ages 12 to 17. (Space [...]
Arts Council announces “Concerts in the Park” series
(From release) The Arts Council, Inc. (TAC) announces the “kickoff” of our FREE “Concerts in the Park series, the outdoor summer co-production of TAC and the City of Huntsville’s Department of Recreation Services, Community Events Division.
This year, all concerts (except the special Armed Forces Week concert on June 14 at Joe Davis Stadium) will be [...]
Huntsville Museum of Art to participate in Blue Star Museum program
(From release) Today The Huntsville Museum of Art announced the launch of Blue Star Museums, a partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and more than 600 museums across America to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2010. Families [...]
“Ghostbuster” Dan Aykroyd visits Redstone Arsenal
Veteran actor and comedian Dan Aykroyd visited Redstone Arsenal Thursday morning to donate $5,000 to the Wounded Warriors Fund and promote his beverage company with an autograph signing session.
Huntsville Museum of Art presents Chris Hastings of Birmingham’s Hot and Hot Fish Club
(From release) The Museum is excited to announce a delicious tasting lunch and book signing with two time James Beard “Best Chef in the South” Finalist, Chris Hastings.
On Thursday, May 20 at 11:30 am, Chef Hastings will share the magic of food and the simple philosophy that drives the success of Hot and Hot Fish [...]
Discovery Wind Ensemble wins top honors at national competition
(From release) Adding to its National Adjudicators Invitational Grand National Championship on April 24th, the Discovery Middle School Wind Ensemble swept all the categories entered at Orlando’s Festival Disney National Competition on April 30th & May 1st.
With nearly 4,000 student musicians from all over the country competing throughout the weekend, The Discovery Wind Ensemble [...]
Panoply announces 2010 Art Marketplace winners
(From release) The Arts Council, Inc. is pleased to announce the winners of the Panoply 2010 Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Inc. Art Marketplace competition. Artists from across the nation competed for entry into the visual arts show at the Big Spring International Park! Cash prizes totaling $2,500 were awarded to the following artists:
Best of Show: [...]
Discovery Middle School Wind Ensemble wins national concert competition
(From release) The Discovery Middle School Wind Ensemble took the highest possible honor at the National Adjudicators Invitational Grand Nationals event in Chattanooga, Tennessee on Saturday, April 24th.
The national concert band competition is the most prestigious in the country, and bands must meet rigorous qualifications to participate.
The Wind Ensemble, under the direction [...]
Huntsville Museum to feature work of area artist Kathy Chan
(From release) Encounters, the Museum’s long-standing showcase for outstanding regional contemporary art will feature the multi-faceted work of distinctive Huntsville artist Kathy Chan. The exhibition will emphasize Chan’s exquisite jewelry, comprised of comprised of precious metals, gemstones and pearls, and include examples of her painting and haute-couture fashion. The exhibition [...]
Revised street closings for Whistle Stop Festival announced
(REVISED INFORMATION–From release)In preparations for the annual Whistle-Stop Festival & Rocket City BBQ, the Huntsville Police Department will be closing several streets around the Train Station Depot in Downtown Huntsville.
The following road closing and opening schedule will be followed for the Whistle-Stop Festival to be held on April 30th and May [...]
