Von Braun Center Unveils LED Lighting System in Propst Arena

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It was an event fit for a king. Or, as in this case, fit for the reigning Southern Professional Hockey League champion Huntsville Havoc. In last Friday night’s home debut for the Havoc, the Von Braun Center unveiled its LED lighting system in the Propst Arena. “Over time, the previous lighting system became less efficient […]

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Welcome to Mars: VBC’s New Out of This World Music Hall

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Welcome to Huntsville, Rocket City USA and home to all things related to space. What better way to ring in the New Year than with a grand opening of a music venue with a name to match? Introducing the Von Braun Center’s newest gem: Mars Music Hall. It’s been just a little over a year […]

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Cirque du Soleil ‘Axel’ Balances Artistry, Athleticism and Logistics

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Thrilling production called ‘Ice Capades on Steroids’

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‘Dingo’ Back in the Fold at WDRM; Joins ‘Dan and Josie Morning Show’

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If you tuned into WDRM FM this week and thought you heard a familiar voice, your ears did not deceive you. Brent “Dingo” Crank has returned to the country music station and joined the “Dan and Josie Morning Show,” which broadcasts weekday mornings from 5-10 a.m. and Saturdays from 6-10 a.m. Dingo joins veteran show […]

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Stovehouse’s ‘Retailtainment’ Concept to Include Gaslight Alley Retail District

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There is nothing new about restaurants and retailers using a little pizzazz to entice customers to buy or experience their products and services. Mexican restaurants have Mariachi bands; traditional pizza parlors entertain customers twirling pizza crusts; New Orleans chefs shuck oysters and suck crawfish heads for their customers; and retailers have BOGOs and Midnight Madness […]

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High Point Cutting the Ribbon on World-Class Rock Climbing Facility

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High Point Climbing and Fitness will have its own high point at MidCity District. High Point is hosting a ribbon-cutting Friday at 3 p.m. followed by a grand opening celebration from 3:30-9. Visitors will be able to check out the outdoor climbing wall and purchase memberships and day passes at special discounted rates. The Huntsville […]

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Huntsville’s Burgeoning Regional Economy Part 2: Right-sizing Lifestyle with Quality of Life

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(This is the second and final installment of a two-part story on the area’s growing economy.) Recently, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle shared his vision for Huntsville in terms of an average sized pie. He, along with business owners and civic officials, stood at city center – what Battle calls Huntsville’s “living room” – and looked […]

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A Kick in the Grass: New Use for Joe Davis Stadium Proposed

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There may be some new life breathed into Joe Davis Stadium. Think football. Think soccer. Think multi-use. The City Council heard a presentation Thursday of plans to transform Joe Davis Stadium into a multi-use stadium, which could possibly be used to host high school football games and sporting events. The presentation was in response to […]

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Dave & Buster’s: Not just restaurant or game room – it’s ‘a full experience’

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Iconic business opens Aug. 19

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