John Few

HUNTSVILLE – Guests are invited to experience the magic of Shakespeare like never before—outdoors, at sundown, and surrounded by the natural beauty of Huntsville Botanical Garden. Shakespeare in the Garden returns for another summer of live theater under the stars starting Friday, July 24.   Performed by UAH’s “Huntsville Shakes,” this year’s rotating productions feature two beloved comedies: Much Ado About Nothing and The Taming of the Shrew. With minimalist staging and a fresh perspective, these timeless works...

MADISON – It is that time of month again – time for fun at Main Street Madison’s Third Thursday. The event is bringing family fun, food trucks, local art, vendors, live music, kid’s activities and extended business hours to downtown Madison. It will be held tomorrow, July 16, starting at 5 p.m. “People can spend the evening exploring Historic Downtown Madison during Third Thursdays on Main. They can shop unique...

If you have plans to travel along I-565 Saturday, you will want to be aware of when the annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride as it navigates through Huntsville, Madison and Madison County on Saturday, Sept. 21. Event organizers are expecting up to 10,000 riders to participate. Drivers should expect delays from 9 a.m. until noon on major roadways and I-565. Starting at 9 a.m., officers will shut down...

Here are a few things to keep in mind if you are going to the annual cross-city rivalry game MADISON - Tonight marks one of most anticipated sporting events of the year in Madison, the annual Madison Bowl. The cross-rivalry football game pits Madison high schools Bob Jones and James Clemens against each other at Madison City Stadium. Kickoff for The Madison Bowl is at 7 p.m. “We are blessed...

HUNTSVILLE – Plans for the Pedestrian Access and Redevelopment Corridor (PARC) are moving ahead following approval at Thursday’s Huntsville City Council meeting of engineering design contracts associated that meet state and federal grant requirements. A $1,929,000 contract with Rosales + Partners will finalize plans for the cable suspension bridge across Memorial Parkway. The contract scope includes permitting, testing, specifications, details and peer review. A $999,978 contract with Garver LLC will...

MADISON COUNTY - The Madison County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) is alerting residents to an ongoing phone scam in which perpetrators are posing as members of the MCSO. Over the past month, officers said multiple residents have reported receiving calls from individuals claiming to be MCSO personnel, using the names of real officers, and even directing residents to a legitimate MCSO address. In each instance, the scammers informed residents of outstanding...

MADISON - The Madison City Board of Education approved a new assistant principal/athletic director today for Journey Middle School. Ben Smith replaces Gerald Frank, who just retired. According to Madison City Schools, Smith's 19 years in education began at Bob Jones High School where he taught economics and served as a freshman assistant football coach. He served in various other teaching and coaching positions at high schools in Hanceville, Colbert...

Check out our new publication, “Explore Huntsville-Madison 2024-2025”. It explores many of the fun attractions, natural wonders, events, entertainment, shopping, and dining opportunities in our area. You can view it online or download a pdf version here. It can also be found in several hundred locations in the greater Huntsville area. If you manage a business or attraction and would like to receive copies of Explore for your customers to...

2024 marks 42 years of Panoply’s three-day celebration of art, music and more HUNTSVILLE – Arts Huntsville invites the community to return to downtown Huntsville's Big Spring Park April 26th through 28th to celebrate the 42nd Panoply Arts Festival. Over four decades, Panoply Arts Festival has evolved into a premiere arts weekend showcasing Huntsville's innovative spark through a three-day celebration of art, music and more. On Thursday, March 21, Huntsville...

HUNTSVILLE - Huntsville’s Orion Amphitheater has been selected as the “Top East Coast Amphitheater” on Billboard’s 2024 Top Music Venues list—one of just 26 venues across the world to be highlighted. “What an incredible honor to be included on this prestigious list of venues across the globe by such a longstanding and respected institution such as Billboard," said Managing Director Ryan Murphy. It is staggering to think about the amazing amphitheaters all across...