Do you struggle to find unique gifts, meaningful gifts, and gifts for that person who has everything? This holiday season, get off the struggle bus and experience the fun and reward of shopping small and local. The following local shops are places where you can find an inviting atmosphere, warm and friendly customer service, and […]
It’s that time of year, with gift-giving occasions looming, that you may find yourself wondering what to get all those people on your list who already have everything. Rather than getting caught up in the big box stores or online shopping, you might be looking for unique gifts for those special someone’s on your shopping […]
The Space and Missile Defense Symposium returns to the Von Braun Center this August 6th through 8th. Now in its 27th year, the three-day symposium brings together government and industry leaders in Space and Missile Defense (SMD), with over 6,000 people from the United States and allied countries expected to attend. The symposium offers defense […]
It’s that time of year again, when parents breathe a sigh of relief and kids bemoan the all-to-rapid passing of Summer break. In case you missed it, school is starting back. Students in Huntsville City Schools, Madison City Schools, and Madison County Schools are expected back in class on August 1st. Many parents are waiting […]
Markets, concerts, and other fun events abound in and around Huntsville during the warmer months. See what’s coming up in July! Click on the event title for more information about a particular event. Events are free and family-friendly unless otherwise noted. Leashed pets are usually welcome. 2024 City of Madison Star Spangled Celebration July 3 […]
Cover image: Provided by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center Despite the 103-degree heat index, thousands of people made their way to Huntsville’s Big Spring International Park this past Saturday for NASA in the Park. Presented by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, the popular event has been on hiatus since 2018. That was the year NASA […]
The Historic Huntsville Foundation (HHF) celebrated National Preservation Month in May with the receipt of two grants to fund a major upcoming project. The nonprofit historic preservation organization received grants from the Alabama Humanities Alliance and the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville/Ruth and Lyle Taylor Endowment Fund. The project, Cornerstones of Freedom Heritage Trail, is […]
On May 15, the Madison Chamber of Commerce hosted its inaugural Heartbeat of Healthcare event. The event featured a panel of government officials and healthcare experts. Mary Lynne Wright, the president of Madison Hospital, talked about the hospital’s tremendous growth. When the hospital opened on February 28, 2012, Wright projected it would take five to […]
The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2024 Best Places to Work® awards luncheon in the VBC Saturn Ballroom on May 14. The awards were based on employee survey data collected by a third-party certification system. Companies are ranked based on team effectiveness, retention probability, job satisfaction and employee benefits. Companies also use the […]
The Huntsville/North Alabama chapter of the Society for Technical Communication recently hosted a reading and Q&A session with author and rocket scientist Les Johnson. The event was held at the UAH College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences space at Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment. Johnson talked about his inspiration, writing style, and getting published. […]
