Brooks & Collier 75th Anniversary

Terrence & Aundreia Blackwell, Miguel Lang Molly & Alan McCrory

Brooks and Collier 75th Anniversary

Photos by Steve Babin

Brooks & Collier celebrated 75 years in business on October 16 at their store on Meridian Street. The store, North Alabama’s favorite for outdoor living since 1946 offers selections of indoor and outdoor furniture, rugs, grills, lighting, hardscapes, plants, and accessories.

To commemorate the occasion, the store offered exciting giveaways, highlights and entertainment including a $750 gift card; a Saber grill; as well as a grilling demonstration from Big Green Egg; live music by Preston Watts; and food by Bubba’s Silver Spoon. The event also featured a blood drive by LifeSouth in which donors received a Brooks & Collier t-shirt and were eligible for a $100 gift card. Best of all, a portion of proceeds was donated to Boys & Girls Club of North Alabama. n

Sheila & Jeff Scott, Amy & James Makemson Foster, Sarah, Greg, Kim & Anna Catherine Brooks with Ivy & Lucy.

Scott & Mary Carol Lawrence, Jill Gardner

Written by Judy S. Ryals, Pres./CEO

Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Photos courtesy of Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Ongoing events: The Science of Guinness World Records, U.S. Space & Rocket Center Imitation of Life: Contemporary Approaches to Realism (through January 16),

Encounters: Dean Mitchell (through March 20), Sweetness and Light:

Children in Illustration (through February 27), Looking at the Collection:

Works on Paper (through February 13), YAM 2022: Exhibition for Youth Art Month, (Opens February 27), Huntsville Museum of Art

Happy New Year! 2022 is already shaping up to be an exciting year. New hotels are opening and offering our visitors even more outstanding places to stay. The Orion Amphitheater will open in May and there’s a real buzz about the events on their schedule.

There’s lots of anniversaries to celebrate including the 40th Anniversary for Space Camp® and the Panoply Arts Festival as well as the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo XVI mission. The Command Module from Apollo XVI is on display in the Davidson Center for Space Exploration at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.

The launch of Artemis I will usher in a new era of space travel and exploration and the women and men at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center along with scores of local contractors have once again contributed to the success of the program and added to the Rocket City legacy.

Skating in the Park wraps up for the season on January 17. Head downtown to Big Spring International Park to lace up your skates and enjoy the fresh air and get a little exercise. The Huntsville Museum of Art has some great exhibits in their galleries, so why not make a day of it? Recurring events: Rocket City Rover Mixer Rides, downtown Huntsville – weekly on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Rocket City Improv Presents, Shenanigans Comedy Theatre – monthly on the first Friday Downtown Walking Tours presented by Scenethat Walking Tours – weekly on Saturdays and Sundays The Market at Leigh Acres – weekly on Saturdays

The Von Braun Center continues to add to our quality of life by offering a wide variety of events and activities for residents and visitors alike. The Huntsville Havoc takes the ice in the Propst Arena for some exciting hockey action. Plays and concerts also make the VBC a favorite venue for lots of folks. The annual Taste of Huntsville is back on January 25. The VBC South Hall is the place to be to sample offerings from some of the best local restaurants and help out some deserving charities too! The 6th Annual Von Brewski Beer Festival makes its re-entry into the South Hall on February 5 with live music and lots of beers on tap.

Cool clear days make this one of the best times to enjoy the panoramic view at Burritt on the Mountain. Sign up and attend one of their numerous workshops scheduled this winter including offerings for blacksmithing, basket making, stained glass and ceramics. Burritt, Monte Sano State Park, Rainbow Mountain and the Land Trust of North Alabama all have great trails just waiting for you to explore.

It’s Dog Days at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. From January 15 through the end of February, visit with your four-legged friends (on a leash) to see the Garden and enjoy the beauty of nature.

The events and activities mentioned above and below are currently scheduled for January and February. Visit huntsville.org for updates and don’t forget to use our Passport Coupons to stretch your entertainment dollars.

One-time events: Symphony Casual Classic Series: Musical Chairs with Mozart, Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, Von Braun Center, January 9 Huntsville Havoc Hockey, Propst Arena, Von Braun Center, January 11, 15, 21, 22, 29, February 5, 11, 12, 20, 26 Shen Yun, Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, Von Braun Center, January 11 An Officer and a Gentleman, Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, Von Braun Center, January 14-16 Wale – Under a Blue Moon Tour, Mars Music Hall, Von Braun Center, January 15 Symphony Classical Series: Liszt Fantasy, Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, Von Braun Center, January 22 Choir of Man, Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, Von Braun Center, January 25 CATS, Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, Von Braun Center, January 28-30 The Simon & Garfunkel Story, Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, Von Braun Center, February 2 Voices of Our Times with Sylvia Yount, Huntsville Museum of Art, February 3 The Marshall Tucker Band, Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, Von Braun Center, February 3 The Temptations & The Four Tops, Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, Von Braun Center, February 4 Black Jacket Symphony Presents: The Beatles, White Album, Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, Von Braun Center, February 5 Maddie & Tae, Mars Music Hall, Von Braun Center, February 11 Symphony Classical Series: Bruckner 5, Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, Von Braun Center, February 12 Alice in Wonderland, Von Braun Center Playhouse, February 18-20 The Young Person’s Guide to the Symphony, Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, Von Braun Center, February 26 Symphony Pops Series: The Music of John Williams, Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, Von Braun Center, February 26 Alton Brown Live! Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, Von Braun Center, March 3 n www.eventhuntsville.com 61