and Charity

The Village of Providence provided a beautiful setting as wine lovers gathered for the inaugural Taste of Providence Wine Festival. This much-anticipated event brought together an impressive selection of 100 wines, including a special introduction of new wines from The Township Winery – a company that empowers South African residents in need through agriculture. Attendees also supported a worthy local cause, as a portion of the event’s sales were donated to help children in foster care through Kids to Love.

Stephanie Kennedy-Mell, COO/CMO of ChurchStreet Family of Restaurants and event organizer, expressed her delight, stating, “It was a great event supporting wonderful charities, in the beautiful Providence community. We’re thrilled with the success of the inaugural Taste of Providence Wine Festival and are already looking forward to next year’s event being even bigger and better!”

Along with a souvenir wine glass, attendees took away memories of a fantastic day filled with amazing wines, delicious food, and the satisfaction of knowing their presence had a positive impact on the lives of others.

Event Sponsors were Taco Mama, The Casual Pint, The Flower Shoppe and HealthSource. n

No, we are not a bakery—we’re something better: Tiramisu Paperie! We cook up sass with stationery and gifts for all of life’s celebrations. Need a snarky card for your friend on their birthday? Look no further than our selection here. Or maybe you want to congratulate that special someone on ditching their significant other… gotcha covered too! Whatever message or sentiment needs delivering- we’ve got it.

Huntsville Ballet Guild’s Second Annual Spring Fashion Soiree

The Huntsville Ballet Guild hosted its second annual Spring Fashion Soiree to raise funds for the Huntsville Ballet by showcasing locally owned boutiques. The event was held on April 2 at The Royal at Stovehouse.

Among the 250 guests were Payton Walker, host of WAFF’s Tennessee Valley Living. Fare was catered by Narvell with flowers and décor arranged by Amy Bailey.

“The Huntsville Ballet Guild was excited, for the second year, to organize an event for the fashion community to take part in. Bringing fashion and the arts together is a great way to celebrate Huntsville Ballet’s annual Spring Performances and support The Huntsville Ballet,” said organizer Robin May Seale. n

Written by Judy S. Ryals, Pres./CEO

Huntsville Happenings

Harrison Brothers Hardware | Brick by Brick: The Legacy of Henderson and Daniel Brandon Burritt on the Mountain | Wild Goose Chase –through September 3

U.S. Space & Rocket Center | Space Craze: A Space-Age Journey Through Pop Culture

Gareth Reynolds | Stand Up Live, July 7 - 8

Eric Michael Taylor & The Broken Strings | VBC Mars Music Hall, July 8

Firefly Garden Hikes | Huntsville Botanical Garden, July 11, 18, 25

Akaash Singh | Stand Up Live, July 12

Phish | The Orion Amphitheater, July 11-12

Summer is the perfect time for sports and I’m excited to see professional soccer in the Rocket City! Get out and support the Huntsville City Football Club during their inaugural season at Joe Davis Stadium. The Rocket City Trash Pandas are playing their third season at Toyota Field. Several of their players have been called up to the majors, so take in a game or two during their upcoming homestands.

The Huntsville Museum of Art has some fabulous exhibits this summer including A Graphic Journey: Prints by Pablo Picasso from the Dr. Timothy Collins Collection, which opens on July 15. Huntsville Botanical Garden, Monte Sano State Park, Burritt on the Mountain, and Ditto Landing offer opportunities to relax, reflect and renew. Alabama Constitution Hall Park is now open Thursday through Saturday, with guided tours at 10 am and noon. If you enjoy live music, there are dozens of performers scheduled to appear at venues throughout the community. It’s no wonder that U.S. News & World Report just named Huntsville as the #2 Best Place to Live.

Congratulations to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center on the opening of the Space Camp Operations Center. This impressive 40,600-square-foot facility, with an auditorium that seats 1,000 will serve as the hub of the Space Camp programs and provides a permanent home for U.S. Cyber Camp.

August is Culinary Month with Huntsville Restaurant Week serving as the main course. Check out the list of participating restaurants at www.huntsville.org/restaurantweek.

Visit our website, www.huntsville.org, for updates, and use our Passport Coupons to get the most of your entertainment dollars.

Recurring events:

Dog Nights at the Garden | Huntsville Botanical Garden, weekly on Monday

Concerts in the Park | Big Spring International Park, weekly on Monday (through August 7)

Test Flight: A Blind Tasting Challenge | Stovehouse, weekly on Tuesday

Cocktails at The View | Burritt on the Mountain, weekly on Wednesday

The Golden Hour | Huntsville Botanical Garden, weekly on Wednesday

Biergarten: Stein & Dine | U.S. Space & Rocket Center, weekly on Thursday

$5 After 5 | Huntsville Museum of Art, weekly on Thursday

Greene Street Market | downtown Huntsville, weekly on Thursday

Rocket City Rover Mixer Rides | downtown Huntsville, weekly on Friday & Saturday

Rocket City Improv Presents | Shenanigans Comedy Theatre, monthly on the first Saturday

Huntsville Brews Cruise | downtown Huntsville, weekly on Friday & Saturday

Cigar Box Guitar Lessons | Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, weekly on Saturday

The Market at Leigh Acres | Leigh Acres, weekly on Saturday

The Market at MidCity | MidCity, weekly on Sunday Sensory Friendly Sundays at EarlyWorks | EarlyWorks Children’s Museum, monthly on the third Sunday Huntsville’s Only Drag Brunch | Speakeasy at Straight to Ale Brands, monthly on the last Sunday

One-time events:

Annie Dukes with Odd Polly | Rocket Republic Brewing, July 1

Pete Davidson – Working Out New Material with Friends | Stand Up Live, July 13 – 16

Dave Landau | Stand Up Live, July 14 - 15

Parker McCollum with special guest Flatland Cavalry | The Orion Amphitheater, July 14

Casino Night | Toyota Field, July 15

Kier “Junior” Spates | Stand Up Live, July 19

Eddie Griffin | Stand Up Live, July 21

Fireball Mail Bluegrass Band | City Lights & Stars

Concert Series at Burritt on the Mountain, July 21

Food Truck Rally | Big Spring International Park, July 21, August 18

Star Wars Invasion | EarlyWorks Children’s Museum, July 22-23

Koe Wetzel | The Orion Amphitheater, July 22

NF – Hope Tour | VBC Propst Arena, July 25

Niko Moon | VBC Mars Music Hall, July 28

Widespread Panic Live | The Orion Amphitheater, July 28-30

BTL Presents “Ain’t Too Proud” | VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, August 1-6

Jelly Roll: Backroad Baptism Tour with Struggle

Jennings & Caitlynne Curtis | The Orion Amphitheater, August 1

Smoke in the Outfield BBQ Festival | Toyota Field, August 4-5

James Austin Johnson | Stand Up Live, August 6

Kaleidoscope | City Lights & Stars Concert Series at Burritt on the Mountain, August 11

Minecraft Mania | EarlyWorks Children’s Museum, August 12-13

The Smashing Pumpkins: The World Is A Vampire Tour | The Orion Amphitheater, August 17

Red Squirrel’s Glitter & Grit Comedy Tour featuring Robin Phoenix with Special Guest Ashley Gutermuth | Stand Up Live, August 24

Billy Strings | The Orion Amphitheater, August 25-26

The Doobie Brothers | The Orion Amphitheater, August 30

Train | The Orion Amphitheater, September 6

Have a fun summer! n

Ongoing events:

Huntsville Museum of Art | Encounters: Courtney

Egan; American Identity; The Rise of Modernism: European Prints for the Permanent Collection –opens July 15; The Artist Abroad and Beyond the Lens: The Art of the Mysterious – both end on August 6; Rania Matar: SHE – opens August 19

Huntsville Botanical Garden | Origami in the Garden – through August 27

Huntsville City Football Club | Joe Davis Stadium, July 2, 9, 16; August 6, 9, 19, 27; September 10, 24

Rocket City Trash Pandas | Toyota Field in Town Madison, July 4-9, 25-30; August 8-13, 22-27; September 5-10

Bert Kreischer’s Fully Loaded Comedy Fest | The Orion Amphitheater, July 6

Eric Essix | City Lights & Stars Concert Series at Burritt on the Mountain, July 7 www.eventhuntsville.com