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My Yankee Wife Wants to go Homeby Matthew Pierce

It is high time we examined the number one threat to the people of Alabama. A danger more pressing than tornadoes. A danger even more pressing than, say, gay illegal immigrants who got married in California and came to our state (with their electronic bingo machines).

I’m talking, of course, about spiders.

The thing about spiders is that they always pop up in places where they aren’t supposed to be. Whenever you meet a spider, it is on the spider’s terms. The worst kinds of spiders are the fat ones, puckered and plump and full of hate. Why do they hate you? Because they hate themselves, I suspect.

Women are genetically programmed to fi ght spiders with shoes. It is in their DNA. Men are much more dramatic; I have been known to wield any number of sophisticated things when ambushed—brooms, bath towels, and sometimes even an airborne TV remote. A woman will also tend to clean up the remains of a dead spider, whereas a man is liable to leave it out in the open…so the other ones will know.

My wife is from Michigan, where the summers are mild and the spiders are so timid you can put a dental fl oss leash on them and walk them down the sidewalk. I scarcely had time to prepare her for combat when she came down to Dixie after the wedding. At one point during the opening months of our marriage she was attacked in rapid succession by three different arachnids in our living room. After squashing the third spider with her shoe, she started pulling her hair and broke down in tears.

“Where did you bring me?” she yelled in my direction. It was more of a rhetorical statement, I reckon.

Recently I undertook my annual fall offensive against the bugs: taking back the fl ower beds. Throughout the dog days of summer the fl ower beds in front of my house become overrun with weeds and basically become a spider shantytown. Every August I put on my big boy britches and go in and clear the suckers out. You can’t let them get organized, you see.

While my dad watched me and mostly made fun, I sprayed a perimeter of poison and then fl ooded the beds with the garden hose. Out of an eight feet by two feet fl ower bed, approximately six thousand spiders came shooting out—a jailbreak! My dad laughed at me as I chased down the uglier ones and put ends to their miserable spider lives with the bottom of my fl ip fl op. I heard a rumbling from under the blueberry bush, and the most hideous, hellish thing you can imagine came crawling out. It was a spider roughly the size of a terrier. It was fat and gnarled, and, so help me, it had claws. My dad wasn’t laughing anymore. I hollered at him to secure the perimeter in case Bertha tried to outfl ank me, which she did, and he did not. While my own father stood there, frozen in fear, Bertha made it to the concrete and came at me, fangs glistening in the pale dusk light. Thankfully, some measure of primal instinct took hold, and I slammed my foot down on the creature with such force that twin geysers of orange guts spurted out from either side of my fl ip fl op.

It was like stepping on a cheeseburger.

One fi nal note: this newspaper, when rolled up, makes an excellent spider-fi ghting weapon. If you stain any of the pages doing so, send the messy part to the publisher, Jill Wood.

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Lowe Mill Visited by Holy Ghost Tent RevivalBy: Justin Markland

It’s a bittersweet thing when a band you have followed for years, seen play at tiny clubs, and talked to after shows becomes so popular that they no longer even

visit your city. On one hand you can’t help but feel happy that they are fi nally getting the recognition they deserve, but on the other hand you wish you could keep their music hidden away just for yourself. Something tells me this scenario will become all too familiar for fans of Holy Ghost Tent Revival.

On July 30th Lowe Mill’s “concerts on the dock” featured Holy Ghost Tent Revival from Greensboro, North Carolina. They don’t subscribe to any specifi c genre of music, but I will make an effort to explain their sound. Six members traveled to Huntsville playing Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Drums, Trombone and Trumpet. On paper it all adds up to equal Dixieland, but that is just one small part of their musical blend. Different elements stand out at times; Rock and Roll, Bluegrass, folk and Swing, but no one element takes the lead. To put all of these different styles in the hands of most bands would result in something disconnected and hard to enjoy. This is not the case with Holy Ghost Tent Revival; they have the ability to interweave musical genres using complex song structures and pure talent. Their live performance was a theatrical event with each song being an act in a complete play. Their use of dramatic pauses and musical build ups kept the audience on the edge of their seats.

As I’ve said before, great music is even better live, but if you missed the show there are still a few ways to enjoy Holy Ghost Tent Revival. They have a live CD titled Northbound at Southpaw which was recorded last year at a show in Brooklyn, New York. The live CD captures the energy from being in front of an audience instead of an empty studio. They have an EP entitled Family which has them collaborating with multiple artists, highlighting their musical versatility. They also have a CD titled So Long I Screamed which contains two of my favorite tracks, “End To…” and “Hammer Fell.” All of their records are available for download at holyghosttentrevival.com for a very reasonable price, and you can listen before you buy.

They don’t have any future shows scheduled for the area yet, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they come through town in the future. Lowe Mill had a great turn out and it seems with each passing show the audience keeps growing. Stay connected to the shows at Lowe Mill with the Valley Planets music calendar and by signing up for their weekly newsletter at lowemill.net.

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Table of Contents2 My Yankee Wife Wants to go Home, Matthew Pierce2 Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Justin Markland2 Letter From The Publisher5 ReLit, Ricky Thomason5 Unemployed in Huntsville, Shawn Bailey6 Party of One, Allison Gregg6 Auntie Jen’s Animal Crazy7 True BS, Tim Benton7 Now Go Get Some Pizza: Mellow Mushroom, Sarah Gorman8 Unchained Maladies, Ricky Thomason9 The Southside Welcomes Nick’s Ristorante, Robert Salinas10 Huntsville Literary Association Membership10 The Limestone Dust Poetry Festival, Bonnie Roberts11 Alabama Youth Ballet11 ARS NOVA12 Theater at Randolph13 Merrimack Hall’s 2010-11 Season13 Fantasy Playhouse Celebrates Its Golden 50th Season14 Theatre Huntsville15 Broadway Theatre League (BTL)17 Have You Been To Lowe Mill Yet?17 IMP Has Exciting 18th Season Plans17 The Arts Council, Inc.18 12th Annual Monte Sano Art Show19 The Jazz Lounge, Jackie Anderson20 The Living Christmas Tree 2010: Simplicity & Splendor20 Huntsville Symphony Orchestra21 Bach to the Future22 Kalou’s Corner Market, The Chowhound

23 News of the Weird24 Young Heart, Old Soul: Conversation with Mishon, Raven Woods24 Free Will Astrology25 Music Calendar Begins26 Dr. Anarcho26 Music Calendar Continues29 Music Calendar Continues29 Events Calendar Begins29 Regional Calendar30 Events Calendar Continues31 What Then Must We Do?, Bonnie Roberts32 Event Calendar Continues33 The Single Guy, Communi-date, Aaron Hurd34 To Yuno From Yunohoo34 Ghost Hunting at South Pittsburgh Hospital, Jessica Penot35 Valley Planet Daily Classifi eds


ReLit Smokin’ Good reads Worth a Rekindle: Love In A Dry Season by: Shelby Foote. Foote is better known for his Civil War Trilogy, The Civil War: A Narrative, but Love In A Dry Season is considered by some as a precursor.

It can’t be said much better or succinctly than the book’s back cover.

“Shelby Foote’s magnificently orchestrated novel anticipates much of the subject matter of his monumental Civil war trilogy, rendering the clash between the North and South with a violence all the more shocking for its intimacy. LIADS describes an exotic and economic triangle, in which two wealthy and fantastically unhappy Mississippi families are joined by an open-faced fortune hunter from the North, a man whose ruthlessness is matched only by his inability to understand the people he tries to exploit and his fatal incomprehension of the passions he so casually ignites. Combining a flawless sense of place with a Faulknerian command of the grotesque, Foote’s novel turns a small cotton town into a sexual battleground as fatal as Shiloh or Vicksburg -- and one where strategy is no match for instinct and tradition.”

Written in 1951, Foote’s retrospective on the Civil War is all the better for its closeness to the times and maybe, just maybe a few of the surviving people he had access to in his time. Certainly, he knows the South and what makes this crazy place so crazy as it always has been and will continue to be in its own ways despite “modern” influences.

Unemployed in Huntsvilleby Shawn Bailey

I have been unemployed in Huntsville, AL since May 12, 2010. These notes are taken directly from my personal journal. If you’re confused about something I’ve said, go to valleyplanet.com and check the archives.

A few days ago, I had a wonderful encounter at a local grocery store. It drove home something that I had been working on for a few months in my private life, especially after visiting my dad.

Me and my daughter are standing at the checkout line and a young female clerk is checking us out. The lettuce is giving her problems. The bar code is wrinkled on one side due to a piece of tape or something that has pulled two little plastic folds together. It occurs to me that if, when someone can’t get a bar code to read, you played back a video of the scene while using CGI to remove the offending object, the person would appear to be performing either an Indian dance or a slow motion Tai Chi exercise.

I notice, as the Last Airbender coerces the vegetable, that one part of the bar code is fine, all the way across. I point out that she might want to stretch the bar code out since one part is fine. She looks momentarily confused, but tries it anyway. It doesn’t take. I can see at this point that she doesn’t believe my ‘Partial Bar Codes are Fine’ theory. Fine. Whatever.

I send my daughter to retrieve another head of lettuce, one with a good bar code, as the clerk is still wrestling with the tape. While my daughter is gone, the clerk is ringing up a few more items. When she grabs the Dr. Pepper case, I feel a sudden need to proselytize once more. My Theory of Everything, at least with respect to bar codes, has not been accepted. And if I just pay and walk out, the she will, as far as she is concerned, be right. My Law of Partial Bar Codes is, alas, only a theory still.

I actually say aloud, “Hey, let’s test my theory. Try covering up half of this bar code and let’s see what happens.”

I say it as if it’s only a tiny experiment, launched for the betterment of Piggly Wiggly employees everywhere. But, as she concedes, I can see in her eyes that she knows exactly what is taking place. This will be the ‘beep heard ‘round the world.’ This is the Declaration of War, the surrender, and the signing of the treaties, all in one. I salivate as the 12 pack slides across the laser. A bit of mad drool hangs from the corner of my mouth as her finger covers the lower half of the bar code. On the outside, I have a mild look of unpretentious curiosity. On the inside, my Golem-like smile is giving way to a salacious, all-encompassing, stark-raving, apeshit of a grin.

BEEP! On the outside, I say, “Huh.”

On the inside, people are working around the clock at MENSA to figure out how I could perform such a feat of intellectual superiority. Monks are unconsciously lining up in single file, across the mountains of Tibet, to await a monosyllabic word I will soon utter, causing the Lotus flowers to simultaneously bloom all over the planet. Chuck Norris is prostrate before me and Milla Jovovich is waiting patiently at a sperm bank, cup in hand, in case I should drop by.

“Oh. This one has two sets of numbers. That’s probably why.” The clerk shrugs her shoulders and rings up the rest of my order, unimpressed and still unconvinced.

I look down and see why. There is a set of numbers both above and below the bar code on the Dr. Pepper case. The lettuce only had one set of numbers. I realize she thinks that the machine is reading the numbers and not the varying widths of tiny bars that is the BAR CODE.

And this is when I officially add the following to my life code: LIFE IS NOT ABOUT BEING RIGHT ALL THE TIME. And for subcode 1: IT IS NOT NECESSARY THAT YOU BELIEVE THE WAY I DO.

I accept defeat gracefully. On the outside. And what do I know anyway. She’s the one with a job.

Signed Unemployed (and sometimes right) in Huntsville

Email Shawn at [email protected]

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Obesity is a common problem in not only humans but also our pets. I’ve consulted one of my favourite authorities on pet care—American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)—to address this issue in dogs.

First of all, an overweight dog is at a greater risk of diabetes, liver problems and joint pain. These issues can shorten a pet’s life and cause unnecessary pain. All loving pet owners want the best for our furry friends. This article 1) offers some common sense tips that help us determine if our pet is overweight, and 2) provides straight-forward solutions for tackling the problem and getting Fido fi t!

The Cause of Obesity in DogsObesity develops when energy intake exceeds energy requirements. The excess energy is then stored as fat. Once a pet is obese, he may remain obese even after excessive caloric intake stops. The majority of cases of obesity are related to simple overfeeding coupled with lack of exercise.

Which Dogs Are Most Prone?Certain groups of dogs appear more prone to obesity than others. Specifi c breeds (Labrador retrievers and pugs, for example) and older dogs are particularly prone.

Is Your Dog a Hog? As a subjective assessment of body condition, you should be able to feel the backbone and palpate the ribs in an animal of healthy weight. If you cannot feel your pet’s ribs without pressing, there is too much fat.Also, you should see a noticeable “waist” between the back of the rib cage and the hips when looking at your pet from above. Viewed from the side, there should be a “tuck” in the tummy—the abdomen should go up from the bottom of the rib cage to inside the thighs. Dogs who fail these simple tests may be overweight.

Weight Loss: Correct Diet Overweight animals consume more calories than they require. Work with your veterinarian to determine your pet’s caloric requirements, select a suitable food and calculate how much to feed. The diet should contain a normal level of a moderately fermentable fi ber and the type of fat that prevents the skin and coat from deteriorating during weight loss. Diets that dilute calories with high fi ber lead to increased stool volumes, frequent urges to defecate and variable decreases in nutrient digestibility.

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my head at the coincidence: random incoming funds on the day of a random rash. Or is it a coincidence? No. But that’s where it gets complicated. Accepting that they came at the same time, is a blessing (the cash) and a curse (Poncho’s infection). His genetics are a delicate balance. He’s cursed with poor dental health and is too tiny for his own good, but is bursting with more confi dence than he can handle.

When picking up the dynamic duo from their day of grooming and unexpected medical treatment, I paid just about $140 for the services. This created an extra $37 from the random Wells Fargo windfall. As I wrote out the check, I said a thank you prayer to God, but that was quickly followed up with a series of questions, directed not to the man upstairs but to the professionals in scrubs. On the ride home, I began to wonder why blessings and curses come together. Is there a lesson hidden in here somewhere? Does the combination simply prevent a worse situation that could have tragic consequences?

Weight Loss: ExerciseIncreasing physical activity can be a valuable contribu-tor to both weight loss and maintenance. Regular ex-ercise burns more calories, reduces appetite, changes body composition and will increase your pet’s resting metabolic rate.

Weight Loss: Owner Behavior Modifi cationA successful weight management program requires permanent changes in the behaviors that have allowed the pet to become overweight. Perhaps you are giving your pet too many treats, for example, or not giving him enough opportunities to exercise.

If you’re committed to your pet’s weight loss, here are some important things you can do:1) Remove your pet from the room when the family eats. 2) Feed your pet several small meals throughout the day. 3) Feed all meals and treats in the pet’s bowl only.4) Reduce snacks or treats. 5) Provide non-food related attention.The ASPCA also advises consulting your vet before starting any kind of weight loss program.

Advice from Auntie Jen: I meet a lot of dogs who are obese as a result of both inadequate exercise and “free feeding,” or being allowed access to food at all times. However, I’ve also met a few dogs who seem to handle free feeding without experiencing weight gain. Re-member that while the latter scenario may seem good on one hand, it can be risky on another—A dog who eats and then plays or exercises hard soon after meal time is at risk of developing life-threatening issues like bloat. Knowing your dog’s eating and exercising schedule is vital to your pet’s well-being. Visit www.aspca.org for more info.

Poncho’s diagnosis was a Staph infection, unknown origin. The treatment was two weeks of pills. Had the condition not been detected and treated, it could have been deadly. Losing him would have sent me over the edge. How he caught the infection is a mystery, therefore it could not have been prevented. There are many things in our life that happen without us knowing why or how, but there are fewer things that we can’t manage. Once things start to get off course, it’s up to us to deal with getting things back to a place without potential hazards. Even when we think we can’t fi nd that place, we just have to pause and look a little deeper for the answers. The curse’s blessing isn’t always as obvious as a check in the mail, but it’s there. Our challenge is to fi nd it, accept it, and use it.

The hidden lesson has nothing to do with a fi nancial windfall or Poncho’s health. Instead, it’s a reminder of the universe’s gift of balance. Things happen, good, bad and indifferent. It is up to us to maintain an even keel, to simultaneously learn from the curse while accepting the blessing. Navigating the majority of life requires this of us. That, in itself, is a blessing and a curse: to accept you have the ability to manage outcomes from unpleasant events.

Life’s road is fi lled with highs and lows. You can’t plan for the unseen. You can’t predict how you’ll reaction to unknown situations. But you can manage yourself. This is the greatest gift God has given us; a close second is the love of our dogs.

For the Love of Dogs and God

The scene: Monday morning, circa 9 a.m., sitting at the dining room table while writing thank-you notes. The phone rings, a familiar number on

the screen: the vet/groomer’s back line. Poncho had been washed when they noticed red bumps similar to chicken pox. Did I want the vet to check on it? You bet. Hang up the phone, hit the internet. Dogs can’t get chicken pox. But they can have allergies that is what the bumps are, possibly.

Moment earlier: same location, opened mail to fi nd a check for $177, overpayment to the mortgage company. By the time the call came, the check had already been signed and depositing it was worked into the day’s schedule, right along with going to lunch, picking up the dogs, and showering.

After the call came, panic set in quickly. First I worried for the comfort of Poncho, then for the price tag of his health. I’d go without (and have) for my dogs. However, thanks to Wells Fargo the fear of cost eased. I shook

In closing, I fi nd that exercising with your pet is good for you and your pet on a physical, emotional and spiri-tual level. There’s nothing more satisfying for me and my dog Sharky than a good morning jog, followed by adequate hydration and a healthy breakfast. It’s a great opportunity to burn off not only excess calories but ex-cess energy. And it’s a good bonding experience to get and stay fi t with your pet. Just ask Sharky!

Have a cat who was once obese but is now fi t as a fi d-dle? Send your story to me at [email protected] so I can interview your cat for an upcoming col-umn!


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True BSRating The Talking Heads by Tim Benton

Talking Head (defi ned): The image of a person on a television news show, who talks directly to the camera and appears on screen with only head and upper body visible.

That’s the dictionary version. Not that you asked, but here’s my defi nition of a Talking Head: An electronic image of an alleged human being, who regurgitates pre-programmed pseudo-intellectual slop and buffoonish propaganda of a particular political point of view for the purpose of persuading the public into thoughtless, robotic agreeance with and support of that point of view, and for the promotion of the speaker’s latest book, a hardback slaughterhouse of bitter harangues and stupid, opinionated horse hockey.

After seeing news reports of television gargoyle Glenn Beck’s ghoulish three-ring circus in Washington, I realized it’s time to take on the Talking Heads with an incisive, objective review. As a Jeffersonian Libertarian who suffers acid refl ux at the mere thought of Democratic or Republican politicians, I’ll deliver a fair and balanced report, with the spin stopping here. In other words, I write, you decide.

Glenn Beck. Unsuspecting dupes ventured to Washington expecting a rally of conservative politics and a call to action to win elections. What they got was a come-to-God sermon from a pollyanna Mormon and former drunk. For a reformed alcoholic who bravely beat that demon, Beck seems oddly determined to dig up a lot more of them. Beck does good work when talking about the suicidal fi nancial cliff over which our government is so merrily leading us, but when he’s done with that, I’m done with him.

Sarah Palin. Mama grizzly can look out her front door and see Russia. I’m waiting for her to see something beside a dollar sign as she jets around America gobbling up speaking fees. Incredibly, she is still introduced as “Governor” even after she quit halfway through her term to become the babbling streetwalker, selling her wares, toothy grin, and titanic intellect to any Rotary Club with a microphone and a hundred dollar bill.

Sean Hannity. The fi ngernail on the Democratic chalkboard. Hannity is insightful to berate out-of-control government. He’s also dopey to think that Republicans would fi x it. But Hannity’s real problem is his puppy love crush on Sarah Palin. You can see his eyes burning with desire as he lobs yet another softball question at his smoldering, Alaskan tart. Hannity could be dreaming of a cabinet post in a Palin administration, or more likely, envisioning a naked Sarah cooing at him from a bearskin rug in a cozy Yukon Bed & Breakfast.

Ann Coulter. Each time I see this siren of The Right, I can’t help but think of the word “skank.” What’s more nauseating than a nasty broad who thinks she’s hot? Get out of the skirts and cover up those toothpicks, Ann. The only lust you inspire is what you have for yourself. Her singular concept seems to be that Democrats are the illegitimate offspring of Satan and Nancy Pelosi. Word is, Princess Megalomania is writing an autobiography. No photos, please.

Bill Maher. Then there are the liberal talking heads. Maher got fi red from ABC for suggesting the 9-11 hijackers weren’t “cowards.” On HBO, he’s sometimes funny, until he talks politics. Nobody is right all of the time, but Maher sure thinks he is. And how can Maher be an atheist? He sees God every time he looks in a mirror.

Keith Olbermann. Palin may be the grizzly, but Olbermann is the Tasmanian Devil. No one gets angrier in front of viewers than Olbermann, maybe because he has so few of them. He’s consistently near the bottom of cable news ratings. Olbermann gives a “Worst Person In The World” award. Usual recipients include Limbaugh, Hannity, Palin, Coulter, and his favorite target, Bill O’Reilly. He once gave the award to Barak Obama, but this was for Obama’s crime of saying he’d been married to Michelle for fi fteen years instead of the correct sixteen years. Olbermann’s book will be published soon. I can’t wait not to read it.

Janeane Garofalo. The screeching butterball of the left. The outspokenness of this quarter-ton of Bolshevik fun earned her a stint on the talk radio network “Air America.” After teaming with Al Franken to fl y that albatross into the ground, she resumed her role as assassin for hire on any news program that needed a talking cluster bomb. Caused a stink by saying, “A person is a Republican because something is wrong with him. That’s neuro-science.” No word yet if a Nobel Prize nomination for neuro-science is coming her way.

Apologies if I left out your favorite. . So many Talking Airheads. So little space.Email Tim at [email protected]

Now Go Get Some Pizza: Mellow Mushroomby Sarah Gorman

I went in for the interview with Diane Holman (one of the owner-managers) and was dazzled by the energy of the restaurant. It’s space-themed: painted with day-glo colors with foam sculptures of rocket ships hanging from the ceiling and lights that project stars onto the walls. Like the decor,

I was equally dazzled by Diane. She was managing to eat lunch, talk business with her husband-partner, satisfy the needs of the employees coming over to ask her questions--and she even took time to admire the legs of the woman walking by outside the window (they were nice)--before greeting me cheerfully, lunch in hand.

“I can just stay here all the time--all the time it’s overwhelming,” she said to me. Not overwhelming in the I’m -being-crushed sort of way, but overwhelming in the positive high-energy, sensory-overload sort of way. Since opening over a year ago, Diane and Mark Holbrook and their partner Mark League have done so well with this location they’re looking into opening another location in Huntsville. The sales for the store at Providence Village are highest of all the Mellow locations.

So are they all just tremendously experienced restaurant superheroes? Maybe they are now, but they weren’t going into it. Mark League was a baker, Mark Holman was in manufacturing with an engineering degree in plastics and Diane was retired from tourism. They expressed interest in franchising, originally were planning on a location in Florence and then the person who had claim on Mellow Mushroom in Huntsville for years backed out and they were in the game! They received training from the company and are now successful restaurateurs. Follow your dreams, right?

I don’t see the afterglow fading for them anytime soon. You know the deal with new places in Huntsville, they’re slammed for six months or so after opening and then everyone realizes how crappy the place is and no one goes anymore? Well, this place isn’t crappy. The food is good--and they have build your own options for picky bast*rds like myself. They’re getting gluten-free crust and vegan cheese soon, too. Combine that with about 100 different beers (and a beer club!), happy hour M-F from 3-7, family nights on Monday and live local music on Wednesdays--they’re going to be around for awhile.

Now go get some pizza.

Huntsville’s Mellow Mushroom Pizza line. Photo by Sheila Gentle

Unchained Maladiesby Ricky Thomason

On Aug. 28th, 2010, Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin peed on Martin Luther King’s grave on the 47th anniversary of the iconic civil rights leader’s greatest speech. “I Have a Dream” was twisted

into “I Have a Scheme.” (Thanks, Jon Stewart.) In one afternoon, hope from the mountaintop slid into the valley of the shadow of death, where the hopeless fear all is evil, and Beck’s rod and Palin’s staff discomforts them. Beck and Palin, the BP of politics, drilled deep into the fl oor of the gulf of racial division, straight into a yawning abyss of ignorance where they struck a gusher of idiot oil. The crude was everywhere. It soiled the beaches of reason. Everyone there clinched fi sts and sphincters and prayed the Good Lord would help them take America back to the Good Ol’ Days when the white-only sands of Father Time would have used his arthritic hands to rid them of the tar balls.

Trailer parks all over America wondered where their trash went.

I can tell them. BP dumped it by Forrest Gump’s pool on the National Mall. Depending on whether you believe independent, “liberal mainstream media” estimates, or that of FOX’s unfair and unbiased darling, somewhere between 83 and 500 thousand Gomers peered blindly into the shallow end of our national gene pool and saw perfect refl ections of their own fears and prejudices.

Beck said one of the rally’s aims was to “reclaim the civil rights movement.” I think the “movement” word was added at the last minute and Beck would rather just reclaim the civil rights – as in “take back.” The only thing missing from this circus was Dr. Laura Ingram spraying the N-word over the crowd. She’d have drawn the biggest cheer of all.

What a joke: two people whiter than rice “reclaiming” the civil rights movement from hundreds of known and unknown heroes.

Beck is a former “Morning Zoo” radio personality of infl ated ego who never quite knew where the lines were, funny at times, many more times insensitive, and completely tasteless. He openly and regularly derided Liz Curtis, a call in show host at another station, a woman he had never met, but who was known to have a weight problem, something Beck wouldn’t let go.

According to a Salon magazine article, for two years, Beck used “the big blonde” as fodder for drive-time fat jokes, often employing Godzilla sound effects to simulate Curtis walking across the city or crushing a rocking chair. Days before Curtis’ marriage, Beck penned a skit featuring a stolen menu card for the wedding reception. “The caterer says that instead of throwing rice after the ceremony, they are going to throw hot, buttered popcorn,” explains Beck’s fi ctional spy.

He did “black guy” impersonations that were over the top. No one who heard them should have been surprised that he called President Obama a racist, something he ended up apologizing for when in an “after the rally” interview he was asked how anyone who had called POTUS a racist could claim to be a great civil rights reclaimer.

And then, there’s the infamous “miscarriage call.” When the wife of Bruce Kelly, former coworker / friend turned mortal enemy with higher rating at a competing station refused to openly acknowledge Beck’s existence on the air, well… better I quote Salon on this:


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“The slight outraged Beck, who got his revenge with what may rank as one of the cruelest bits in the history of morning radio.” A couple days after Kelly’s wife, Terry, had a miscarriage, Beck called her live on the air and says, ‘We hear you had a miscarriage,’ “remembers Brad Miller, a former Y95 DJ and Clear Channel programmer.”When Terry said, ‘Yes,’ Beck proceeded to joke about how Bruce [Kelly] apparently can’t do anything right -- about he can’t even have a baby.”

The list is long.

This rodeo clown, my friends, is the Pied Piper of the crowd off Limbaugh’s back bench, many of whom hope Beck will join Palin on a 2012 presidential ticket.

Beck categorically ruled this idea out saying that this was out of the question, that he isn’t smart enough to be president.

Notice that Capt. Ego automatically assumed he’d be at the top of the ticket, something that doubtless made his Wasilla Wahoo, would-be VP mate’s dimpled cheeks pucker to suck a rotten Lemon.

While we’re at it, can anyone explain to me how Palin’s use of the word “lame” to describe liberals is any less derogatory to the physically challenged than “retarded” is to mental unfortunates? Might want to adjust that just a bit, Sarah.

They have a dream alright, but if this brand of addicted, dim-witted, hate-fi lled rhetoric from a couple of opportunistic demagogues, would-be demi-gods is your idea of something or someone to follow, you are probably too stupid to fi nd your way to the polls and vote.

Believe it or not, Democrats in the back room must be loving this. They know Sarah Palin’s presence in the 2012 presidential race will split the conservative vote and have the same effect it did in 2010; the idea that this dim bulb might get her fi nger anywhere near the Armageddon Button is just frightening enough to make it go Obama’s way again and allow him to avoid the ignominy of being a one-term president -- something he’d almost certainly be if she had the good sense to stay out of the deal.

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The Southside Welcomes Nick’s Ristoranteby Robert Salinas

The transformation is now complete. What was once the famous Corner Bar & Grill, more recently known as the upscale “Angus” has undergone another change and it is top notch. Nick’s Ristorante is now open for business in the same location, which was at one time a Mecca for local musicians. Nick’s namesake is

retired Army Colonel Nick Mikus who owns the restaurant along with his wife Sherry. His brother David Mikus runs Nick’s as the General Manager and is enjoying the previous staff of the former Angus restaurant along with some additional experienced personnel.

Nick’s opened after some fine remodeling, lots of restocking and the Southside again has a place for adults to unwind in some beautiful surroundings and a very stunning cigar bar. This stunning ambiance was created by the lovely Sherry Mikus, whose eye for design only adds to the restaurant’s overall appeal. Nick’s bills itself as an adult establishment, which means smoking is allowed in the bar area, separate from a non-smoking dining room. It also means no one under 19 is admitted at any time according to Alabama state law.

The upscale neighborhood restaurant’s theme is “Fine dining in elegant surroundings.” Nick’s will continue to serve Certified Angus Beef, chicken, lamb, along with a variety of seafood dishes including prawns and Siberian King Crab. Appetizers, salads and side dishes are also available along with some new additions like veal piccata, chicken marsala, pork chop Diavillo and a shrimp topped “Pasta Nicki” all served in a comfortable atmosphere. The restaurant has a large dining area, which can be subdivided into a private dining area, (all of this is a non-smoking area.)

The cigar friendly lounge area features a well-stocked humidor courtesy of Nick himself. As a retired officer he even does his part for the troops using the proceeds of the cigars to provide cigars to the troops serving overseas. Nick’s features over 90 wine varieties, some high-end scotches, vodkas and tequilas, along with a full line of spe-cialty cocktails. The Restaurant is now open for dinner Monday through Saturdays from 4 -11PM with the dining room open from 5 -10PM. Happy Hour runs daily from 4 – 6PM. Reservations are accepted daily and recom-mended for weekend seating. Plans are for some special events and promotions, which will be scheduled to take place on the occasional Sunday afternoon. Nick’s is located at 10300 Bailey Cove Road Ste. 1&2, (the old location of The Corner) just past Weatherly Road inside Creekside Corners. We recommend calling ahead for reservations. There is also more information available at (256) 489-8280.

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Featuring Guest Poets:Margaret Britton Vaughn

Poet Laureate of Tennessee

Barry MarksBirmingham, Alabama

Huntsville’s LaShea Johnsonwill be signing her new book.

Huntsville-Madison CountyPublic Library915 Monroe Street

Huntsville, Alabama

www.LimestonePoetry.org

9th AnnualPoetry Festival

SaturdaySeptember 25, 2010

12 noon - 5 p.m.

The Limestone Dust Poetry Festival Moves to September!by Bonnie Roberts

In April 2010, our festival was cancelled by a tornado in the Five Points area. It was disappointing, but maybe we became better people for it.

For the past eight years, Limestone Dust has taken place during April for National Poetry Month. However, since we inevitably drew MASSES from Panoply--and we felt wretched about that--we decided to change our festival to the fall. We know Panoply will feel such gratitude that they will encourage many associated with the Arts Council to attend this one-of-a-kind poetry festival in the entire Southeast.

What makes us unique: We are a “democratic festival.” “Democratic” does not mean we publish or read anything less than good to outstanding poetry. It does mean that our festival is a celebration of all kinds of poetry: academic, professional, amateur, experimental, avant-garde, student, and poetry from members of the community: farmers, housewives, lawyers, and fi remen.

We believe that good poetry has something important to say about the human experience and does so in ways that engage the reader’s or listener’s attention in riveting or in quiet and simple ways.

The Festival also believes poetry--even the sad or tragic--is to be celebrated as an expression of a moment of someone’s being.

Therefore, if you come to this year’s festival on Saturday, September 25, 2010, at the Huntsville Public Library, be prepared. . . to celebrate!

For more information, visit www.limestonedustpoetry.org.

256-883-11057908 Charlotte Drive

The MikadoGilbert & Sullivan | January 28-30, 2011 » vbC Playhouse

don GiovanniMozart | June 10-12, 2011 » vbC Playhouse

GerTrude McFuzz Dr. SeuSS | october 15-17, 2010 » nova theatre

Fiddler on The rooF jr boCk, Stein & HarniCk | March 11-12 & 18-20, 2011

Wesley Center trinity united Methodist

Sarah in aMericarutH Wolff | february 11-13 & 18-20, 2011 » nova theatre

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Alabama Youth Ballet Invites You to DanceAlabama Youth Ballet Theatre, a non-profit

performing arts company, will open its fifth season to holiday audiences with

“The Nutcracker: A Yuletide Ballet” December 3–5, 2010 at Butler High Theatre. Huntsville’s most experienced teachers and directors, Keren Gibb-Hilliard and David Herriott, will once again create the performance that has been a holiday tradition for families in the Valley. Mrs. Gibb-Hilliard and Mr. Herriott have continued to be a part of Huntsv i l l e ’s N u t c r a c k e r since 1969, h a v i n g worked under the former choreographer Loyd Tygett.

AYBT will present “Arthur and the Magic Sword”, its fourth in a series of Fairytale ballets, April 1–3, 2010 at the VBC Playhouse. This family-oriented, original ballet, choreographed by David Herriott, will conjure up Merlin’s magic, enchantment and adventure in a tale of legendary deeds and magical tests, as we trace the life of the young Arthur from his father’s death to the sword being pulled from the stone, making Arthur the

The Metropolitan Opera’s Emmy and Peabody award-winning series of live, high-definition per-formance transmissions returns to Hollywood 18 theater this fall.

The fifth season of The Met: Live in HD begins with Wagner’s Das Rheingold on Saturday, Octo-ber 9, 2010. This season will feature twelve live and twelve encore presentations from October 2010 to June 2011.

All live events take place on Saturdays. In addi-tion to the live events, Wednesday encore perfor-mances will be exhibited the third week after the respective live event*.

Don’t miss the chance to experience the excite-ment of the Metropolitan Opera, including inter-views and behind-the-scenes features exclusive to the Live in HD series, at The Hollywood 18!

For more information or to purchase your tick-ets, visit fathomevents.com or Hollywood 18 at 3312 S. Memorial Parkway Huntsville, Al 35801 (256)883-1101

ARS NOVAUnder the direction of Dr. Ginger Beazley, Ars Nova has continued to flourish and provide wonderful

opportunities and experiences for students and community alike. Started in 1998, Ars Nova’s programs encompass musical styles ranging from Broadway to opera and children’s musical theater. Ars Nova is

always looking for new ways to continue nurturing the art of excellence.

Beginning October 2010, Ars Nova opens its season with Dr. Suess’ beloved Gertrude McFuzz, a children’s musical at Nova Theatre October 15 - 17. Gilbert & Sullivan’s hysterically amusing The Mikado will be held in the VBC Playhouse January 28 -30, 2011. The rest of the season includes: Sarah in America (Feb. 11 – 20) at Nova Theatre, Aladdin Junior (March 11 – 20) at Nova Theatre, and Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni (June 8 – 10) in the VBC Playhouse.

Ars Nova is best known for its excellence in voice & piano instruction in the Huntsville community. Each semester consists of lessons, performance classes, theory classes, and ear training that are all inclusive in the tuition. To become involved or to sign up for instruction, visit our website at www.arsnovahsv.com or call (256)883-1105.

Faculty of Ars Nova:

Dr. Ginger Beazley - voice instructionDeborah Saylor - piano & voiceGloria Ko – voice, music theoryKristen Tumminello – musical theatre for children & teensLana Austin – drama and creative writing/playwrightsRon Harris – actingDixie Harrison – voiceTerry Jackson – piano, sight singing & ear training

new King. Please visit www.aybtheatre.org for more information about our season of dance and season ticket packages.

Donations to AYBT also support The Dance Connection, a summer intensive workshop, which reaches out to children who would not otherwise have an opportunity to study dance. The program is directed by Mary Halverstadt and this year was funded in part by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts and a partnership with Lincoln and Morris Elementary Schools. Mrs. Halverstadt also directs Footprints, AYBT’s children’s creative dance company for ages 8-12. Every second Friday at 6p.m. AYBT holds an Open Floor which gives young/student

or emerging or even seasoned choreographers an opportunity to share their work in a very informal environment. It is open to all and free admission!

Alabama Youth Ballet School, the official school of AYBT, under the direction of Keren Gibb-Hilliard, offers dance instruction from age three to adult. AYB is a

nurturing family centered environment, with an emphasis on Russian classical ballet. The school also offers classes in modern, jazz, tap, liturgical, pilates, yoga for children, and has special classes for boys, teens wishing to begin dance, and adults.

AYB is continuing to register for fall classes. Call 256.881.5930 or visit alabamayouthballet.org for additional information.

Sid, the Serpent Who Wanted to SingTraviata


Theater at RandolphA strong arts program is essential for children to grow intellectually, culturally and creatively. At Randolph, we seek to nurture the artist within all of us through an age-appropriate, sequential curriculum that guides and encourages discovery and creativity while fostering confi dence.

The study of theater nurtures ideas and dreams through the exploration of literature. Our goal is to present our students and their audiences with a wide variety of theatrical experiences. Students learn to project emotional honesty and to investigate fi ne nuances as they perfect their craft. In 3rd-6th grades, students experience theater via extracurricular productions. From the 7th grade, our program is integrated into the daily curriculum alongside extracurricular shows, festivals and competitions. Discovering the truth about places, people and things we can only imagine, affords us the opportunity to uncover those truths within each of us

Our beautiful new auditorium enhances our program and also provides another community home for the arts. Through the Randolph Arts Initiative, we have partnered with the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra and the Community Chorus and have hosted other public events including speakers and a local college fair.

Theatre Randolph strives to make an impact on our community. Canned food drives and an annual AIDS Awareness Week allow us to give back to the community that so graciously supports us.

For more information about Randolph, please visit us at www.randolphschool.net or fi nd us on Facebook.

The Randolph Arts Mission: To provide students with the knowledge, skills, vocabulary, tools, techniques, understanding, and interpretive skills in art, music and drama, in order that they may pursue a lifetime of aesthetic enrichment and personal growth.

Scene from a 5th/6th grade production of Peter Pan at Theatre Randolph

Theatre Randolph 2010-2011 Season

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After asking for more dinner at the orphanage, Oliver Twist is sold to an undertaker. After

escaping to London he is taken in by Fagin and his gang of child pickpockets. Wrongly accused of a theft, he meets a more kindly

gentleman who takes him in, much to the concern of one of

Fagin's old pupils, the violent Bill Sykes. In the middle is Sykes’ girl,

Nancy whom Oliver has come to trust. Set in 19th century

London, Oliver! is an endearing musical theatre classic.

It’s 1928; Prohibition has gripped the nation and crime

is rampant. In the midst of this, Cedric Russell dies and his

family has gathered in his dilapidated mansion for the midnight reading of his will!

But wait! The clock strikes 13? No one is who they seem to be

and an owl hoots twice; someone will die! Come join us

for this hilarious spoof on Agatha Christie’s finest!

Randolph’s Upper School theatre program has won awards and recognition across the state. Randolph productions have twice been selected for presentation at the annual International Thespian Festival. Theatre Randolph is also very involved in the Huntsville community, sponsoring annual Red Cross blood drives, canned food drives, and their annual rock concert, B.A.T.L.E. AIDS! co-sponsored with the AIDS Action Coalition of North Alabama.

Come join us for a season of fun and family-friendly entertainment! With tickets priced no higher than $10, you can’t afford to miss us!


Merrimack Hall’s 2010-11 SeasonOpening Merrimack Hall’s third performance season in September is Merrimack Hall’s original production, Upon Their Shoulders: The Merrimack Story, written and directed by Ron Harris. After last season’s five-show sellout, Upon Their Shoulders will open the 2010-11 Season with nine performances. The play illustrates the rich history of Huntsville through the lives of real people who lived in the Merrimack Mill Village.

October brings The Kinsey Sicks, a “dragapella” beautyshop quartet hailed by The New York Times as “taking the cabaret world by storm.” Later that month, cult sensation Leon Redbone returns to Merrimack Hall for another sold-out performance.

In November, Say Goodnight Gracie brings to life the love story of George Burns and Gracie Allen. Don’t miss two holiday favorites in December: The Three Redneck Tenors and an encore performance of last season’s It’s a Wonderful Life: Live from WVL Radio Theatre, presented in the format of a live radio play.

In January, Merrimack Hall will bring the sensational Unexpected Boys, featuring a cast of handsome Broadway singers. Christopher O’Riley, pianist and host of NPR’s “From the Top” will perform his repertoire of classically transcribed contemporary songs by artists like Radiohead and Elliott Smith. Also in February is the Popovich Comedy Pet Theater, a variety show performed by a cast of rescued shelter cats and dogs, nationally recognized on “Late Night with David Letterman.” Closing the season is an encore performance by The Four Bitchin’ Babes, titled Diva Nation. To purchase tickets or a season subscription, call (256) 534-6455 or visit www.merrimackhall.com.

Outreach Programs

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Merrimack Hall has given back more than $250,000 to the community through the STAR Outreach Program, which includes scholarships, free tickets to the underserved, arts education, and resources for other nonprofits. Merrimack Hall’s overall mission is to make the performing arts accessible to the community, and is specifically focused on providing arts education opportunities to children and teens with special needs through the Johnny Stallings Arts Program: Dance Your Dreams!, Camp Merrimack, and Project UP. To enroll a child, volunteer with these programs, or make a donation, call (256) 534-6455 or visit www.merrimackhall.com.

FANTASY PLAYHOUSE CELEBRATES ITS GOLDEN 50TH SEASONFantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater is preparing for its 50h season of live, colorful and vibrant theater for children and adults in the Tennessee Valley. Fantasy – an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization- is head-quartered in Fantasy’s own facility at 3312 Long Avenue.

Each year Fantasy produces four major theater productions, fully costumed and brilliantly set, in the Playhouse at the Von Braun Center. It also provides a series of small performances by The Fantasy Players, our ambassador touring group, at a variety of venues; and offers year-round performing arts classes at the Fantasy Academy of Theater for ages 5 years to adult as well as Kindermusik® classes for infants- 7 years

2010-2011 SeasonOur season will begin with Sleeping Beauty. This version of the timeless love story was written by Huntsville’s own Peter-John Sligting, Lorie Gill Hubscher, Elaine Wick Poplin, and Jerry Poplin and will be directed by Jessica Alexander. Performance dates are October 8-10 and 15-17, 2010. Tom Sawyer follows next. This adaptation by Sara Spencer of Mark Twain’s classic story will be directed by Michelle Allen. Performance dates are February 18-20 and 25-27, 2011

Cinderella rounds out our golden season. Local playwrights Peter-John Sligting and Jennifer Barnes Johnson have written their own version of this rags to riches story that will be directed by Steven LaMar. Performance dates are April 22-24 and 29-May 1, 2011 Elaine Hubbard will direct the season’s extra A Christmas Carol. Charles Dickens’ Christmas story of Scrooge comes to life in this musical adaptation by Deborah Fleischman and Vivienne Atkins with original music and lyrics by Jay Tumminello and Vivienne Atkins. Performance dates are December 3-5 and 9-12, 2010

Doctor Osborn’s Magical New Fangled Medicine Show Join us for more Fantasy magic October 29-31 for a comedy of errors as award winning magician Darrell Osborn demonstrates comedy, magic and silliness for the entire Family at the Fantasy Arts Center. All tickets are $5 and are now available by calling our office – 256- 539-6829.

Auditions All Fantasy plays are cast in open auditions using age appropriate actors. Sleeping Beauty has been cast. Audition dates for Tom Sawyer are November 6 and 7 for ages 10 years through adult; for Cinderella are January 22 and 23 for ages 12 years through adult; and for A Christmas Carol will be September 18 and 19 for ages 6 through adult. Those auditioning for A Christmas Carol will be required to sing. All auditions are held at the Fantasy Arts Center, 3312 Long Avenue, at 1:30 p.m. Auditionees must be the minimum age by audition dates.

Ticket information Season tickets are $30 and are now available. Individual tickets to season shows are $12 and go on sale six weeks prior to the production. A Christmas Carol tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for children and students through high school. Every one who attends a show must have a ticket, regardless of age. Call Fantasy at 256-539-6829 M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. or visit www.letthemagicbegin.org.

Upon their Shoulders


Theatre HuntsvilleTheatre Huntsville is a not for profi t community theatre featuring the talents of local artists to bring live theatre to the Tennessee Valley.

Theatre Huntsville Season Subscribers receive great entertainment all year round, priority seating for season ticket purchases, lost ticket replacement and ticket exchange privileges. Theatre Huntsville welcomes new volunteers and members. All auditions are open to everyone, no experience needed! There are plenty of opportunities both onstage and off. It takes quite a crew to mount each performance – building sets, making costumes, publicity, and box offi ce to name a few! Contact TH at [email protected].

Our 2010 - 2011 Main Stage Subscription Season – at the Von Braun Center Playhouse – opens with A Few Good Men by Aaron Sorkin, directed by Leslie Bofi ll. This Broadway hit about the trial of two Marines for complicity in the death of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay sizzles on stage. Join us September 10-18, 2010 to see if “…you can handle the truth!” Recommended for adult and teen audiences.

November 2010 brings a classic Neil Simon comedy - but this time with a twist – The Odd Couple – Female Version! Start the New Year with the mystery thriller Deathtrap, by Ira Levin. Theatre Huntsville is thrilled to present the Alabama Premier of Little Women, A little musical by Jay Richards based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Closing out our Main Stage Season is the southern comedy The Miss Firecracker Contest, by Beth Henley.

Theatre Huntsville is partnering with Merrimack Hall to offer two Season Extras: Same Time, Next Year, by Bernard Slade and the Off-Broadway hit musical revue, Forbidden Broadway, created and written by Gerard Alessandrini. All tickets are reserved seating. No refunds on sales of any tickets. Individual ticket prices are: Adult $17; Student/Senior (65+)/Active Military $15. Tickets for Little Women and Forbidden Broadway are Adult $20; Student/Senior (65+)/Active Military $18. Tickets for Same Time, Next Year are $25, including wine and a sweet treat. Group discount rates are available. Call 256-536-0807 or visit our website at www.YourSeatIsWaiting.org for more information.

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A Few Good Men; Theatre Huntsville

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The Lion In Winter, Renaissance TheatreNoses Off, Theatre Huntsville


BTL 2010-2011Broadway Theatre League’s 2010-2011 season is full of exciting shows straight from Broadway. All shows will be performed in the beautifully renovated Mark C. Smith Concert Hall at the VBC and tickets are on sale now.

About the shows:“9 to 5” (October 22 – 24) is a new musical comedy direct from Broadway. Fed up with their “sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot” boss, three women conspire to take control of their company.

“Fiddler on the Roof” (November 19 – 21) is the heartwarming story of Tevye, a Jewish peasant in Russia who must contend with marrying off his daughters.

When sorority girl Elle Woods is dumped by her boyfriend for someone more “serious,” she sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before --- Harvard Law! “Legally Blonde” (January 7 – 9) is “An Elle of a show!” boasts Time magazine.

Experience a “tale as old as time” with “Beauty and the Beast” (January 28 – 30). This Disney classic fairy tale is brimming with lavish sets and costumes and dazzling production numbers.

“Burn the Floor” (April 1 – 3) is an international dance production that comes direct from its record breaking run on Broadway. You’ll experience several styles of dance in this sizzling sensation. It’s Ballroom, reinvented!

“Bixby’s Rainforest Rescue” (November 6) teaches conservation, preservation and the importance of going green. Families will learn the value of and basic ways to save the rainforest and the environment in which we live.

Joan Rivers (February 3) brings classic stand-up to Huntsville! Joan Rivers has enjoyed an illustrious career spanning more than four decades in the entertainment industry and beyond, and as her recent accomplishments reveal, she’s as robust and hard-working as ever.

“Spring Awakening,” (March 4) the rock musical adaptation of the controversial 1891 German play of the same title, won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Follow a group of 19th century German students in a powerful celebration of youth and rebellion.

All tickets are now on sale! Tickets range from $37 to $65 for adults and $17 to $45 for ages 17 and under. Adult tickets only available for “Spring Awakening.” “Bixby’s Rainforest Rescue” tickets are $16 and $19 for adults, and $6 and $9 for ages 17 and under. All tickets for Joan Rivers are $49.

Season Tickets range from $130 to $295 per person for the 5-show Broadway Series. Season members get the best seats.

Pick 3 allows you to create your own package from any of our 8 shows. Tickets range from $34 to $59 for all shows except “Bixby’s Rainforest Rescue,” ($16 and $19 adults and $6 and $9 ages 17 and under) and Joan Rivers ($49).

Tickets are available in several ways. Season, Pick 3 and individual show tickets are available through BTL’s office at 700 Monroe Street, Monday – Friday from 9am – 5pm or by calling 256-518-6155. All individual show tickets are available through the VBC Box Office and Ticketmaster (ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000 and any Ticketmaster outlet).

For more information about BTL’s 2010-2011 season, visit www.broadwaytheatreleague.org or call 256-518-6155. Broadway Theatre League’s The Dirty Boogie and More!


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IMP has exciting 18th season plansIndependent Musical Productions Inc. (IMP) is adding some new and exciting plans for our 18th season. You won’t want to miss our fall children’s show, “The Dragonfly Door”; the Sixth Annual “Music, Martinis, and More” (MMM) – our melodious fundraiser; and our June production of the patriotic musical “1776,” You just missed another special event – “Broadway, Beer, and BarBQ” (BBB) – on Sept. 2 that we hope to make an annual event. For the first time in several years IMP is adding a third production to our schedule, the hit musical “RENT” at Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center coming in March.

IMP has recently moved into its very own office/rehearsal space. We are located at 520 Green Cove Rd. On September 14th a ribbon cutting sponsored by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce, will take place at the new location. IMP has been a proud member of the Chamber for several years. IMP is also an active member of the Arts Council of Huntsville.

Our next production is the October 1-2 presentation of an original musical adaptation of John Adams’ award winning children’s book, “The Dragonfly Door.” Script and music is written by IMP founder Vivienne Atkins, Peter-John Sligting and Charelle Causey Hudgins, with original music by Jay Tumminello.

IMP is excited to announce that Mr. and Mrs. Adams have graciously given the project their blessing and will hold a book signing in conjunction with the show’s premier. As with all IMP’s children’s shows, “Dragonfly” will include field trip opportunities for all area children on September 30 and Oct. 1.

MARCH 11 – 20, 2011, IMP moves to Merrimack Hall to present “RENT,” the hit rock musical with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson, based on Giacomo Puccini’s renowned opera, “La Bohème.” Audition announcements are already on our website. Inquiries have been pouring in from all over the SE and beyond.

History comes joyously to life with IMP’s JUNE 24 – JULY 2, 2011 production of the award-winning “1776,” a musical reenactment of the last days leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This will be the 235th anniversary of the founding of our country with the writing of the Declaration of Independence. During a time of economic downturn and controversial political views, it is timely to revive our patriotism with a remembrance of why this country was founded. IMP will strive to honor our country and our military, as well as to educate and enrich the historical perspective of our young people through the art of musical theater. We are very excited to be partnering with the Huntsville Community Chorus (thechorus.org) to bring you this outstanding production. IMP encourages you to watch the website www.imphuntsville.org and Facebook for more details as they come available.

Have you been to Lowe Mill yet? Curious about what we are beyond the funny videos that seem to percolate out of internet haunts like YouTube and facebook? We’re worth checking out if you’re interested in local non-commercialized art, music, entertainment, and food. Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment, located in historic Lowe Mill, supports a diverse creative community dedicated to the free expression of the arts in Huntsville. Our vision is to be a true arts destination and to grow Huntsville’s appreciation and interaction with the arts. Lowe Mill is home to over 50 different artists and arts groups. When renovations are finished, we hope to have 100 artists under one roof.

If you’re an artist, musician, performer, or other creative type, you can help us reach that number. We’re currently taking applications for spaces on our first floor. We have 30 spaces to fill adding up to 60 more people depending how many people share space! While these spaces are earmarked more for visual artists, we are entertaining proposals for other arts related leasing. We are also always looking for volunteers and collaborators for any of our ongoing projects or to help develop new ones.

We have a classroom that can be rented, and the Flying Monkey Arts Center has a small theatre that can be booked for all kinds of shows. Our back dock and a medium sized event room can be used similarly. Prices vary by location, date/time, and type of event. Our foundry is still available to coordinate private castings with Everett Cox’s classes. Cat Shearer’s Happy Tummy and Chef Will plan to have something new totaling 3 food options, including the always delicious FredBread. Also, when the first floor is open, we’ll have a community printmaking shop for silk screening, intaglio, and relief presses available to use.

Let’s not forget the entertainment part of our name. Visual arts may take up the most real estate, but our entertainment has been going on longer (almost 6 years here with the Flying Monkey) and is just as diverse, the most diverse in the city. Where else can you see a gospel concert, swing dancing, traditional and non-traditional theatre, punk, rap, bluegrass, indie singer songwriters, film festivals, jazz, puppets, and burlesque shows within the course of the same month or even on the same day? Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment and the Flying Monkey Arts Center, that’s where. Come see what’s going on under the water tower!

Contact us at 256-533-0399 or [email protected] or visit us on the web if you can’t make it down, www.lowemill.net.

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The Arts Council, Inc. – Advancing The Arts In Huntsville and Madison CountyThere are many words used to describe Huntsville, Alabama, and today they are frequently found in the national media. “Solid growth,” says Kiplinger. “One of the World’s Smartest Cities,” reports Forbes. The Arts Council, Inc. (TAC), describes Huntsville in one word: creative. The creativity of Huntsville’s engineering community extends to its arts initiatives, and TAC’s membership includes over 100 member arts organizations, supporting companies and individual artists.

The Arts Council serves as the umbrella organization working to advance the arts in Huntsville and Madison County, and TAC’s programming includes the Panoply Arts Festival, Concerts in the Park, Arts Assembly Support, Arts Education and Community Outreach, the Create Huntsville Community Cultural Plan, Galleries and Public Art. If you’d like to see a play, enroll in an art class, enjoy a dance performance or attend a concert, The Arts Council is your resource for information on all the arts in our community.

In late September 2010, The Arts Council will provide additional community services through its new website featuring information on member organizations, an arts and entertainment calendar and a social-networking community for the arts. Also new this year, TAC’s Arts Resource Guide for Teachers is now available for educators free of charge and features over 40 pages of local arts education opportunities.

October 29, 2010, marks the return of pARTy, The Arts Council’s popular biannual fall fundraiser that features a tour of a fantastic Huntsville home and over 200 pieces of art available for purchase. In spring 2011, TAC will also celebrate 30 years of the Panoply Arts Festival under the leadership of Festival Co-Chairs Cathy Callaway and Jan Dorning. Each day, The Arts Council works to get your creative juices flowing. For more information visit www.artshuntsville.org or call 256-519-ARTS.

Panoply of the ArtsIMP School House Rocks!


MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 12th ANNUAL MONTE SANO ART SHOWBy Lori Connors, PR Coordinator for MSAS

After enduring one of the hottest summers in Huntsville, it’s reassuring to know that cooler weather is soon on the way as September ushers in the autumn season. The return of fall generates enthusiasm in the form time-honored community events. One standout in particular is the 12th Annual Monte Sano Art Show – an all day juried art show on Saturday, September 18.

Nestled in scenic Monte Sano State Park, the Monte Sano Art Show features the works of over 100 Artists and Craftsmen; painters, sculptors, metal smiths, jewelry designers, potters, and many others, all showcasing and selling their unique items. Touted as “Art with a View,” the Monte Sano Art Show offers a little something for art lovers of all ages – art, crafts, food, beverages, live music and of course, the most spectacular scenic overlook in Huntsville!

The blissful ambience of Monte Sano State Park lends an awe-inspiring backdrop to the works of some of the most talented artisans in the country. Nearly a dozen years ago this atmosphere inspired event founder Debra Simpson to put together an annual art show. Ms. Simpson developed the Monte Sano Art Show as an opportunity for her students to exhibit their art work in a supportive, nurturing environment.

What started out as a small grassroots neighborhood endeavor has grown exponentially since its inception. As the Monte Sano Art Show continues to gain popularity, it has become one of the most desired regional art shows for both artists and visitors alike. Each year, artists from all over the United States apply to participate, along with their local and regional peers.

The show runs all day Saturday, September 18 - from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The show itself is free and open to the public. However, there’s a $5 dollar park entry fee; a small price to pay for the opportunity to browse through a seemingly endless array of beautifully crafted works, with Monte Sano State Park serving as an attractive backdrop.

You won’t want to miss this years’ show. Despite last years’ inclement weather, there were plenty of “die-hard” artists and visitors; sporting raincoats, carrying umbrellas and braving the elements. Rain or shine, at Monte Sano State Park, the early hours of September 18 will be bustling with artists and dedicated volunteers preparing for the show, regardless of what the weather may have in store. The more people who come out, the less likely the chance of RAIN! All kidding aside, bring an umbrella – it might be a good luck charm to ward off any raindrops.

For more information, check out our website at www.montesanoartshow.org , befriend us on Facebook or contact Lori Connors at (256) 457-9204. Email Lori at: [email protected]


Thanks for joining me in The Jazz Lounge. Hopefully, all is well with you. Hard to believe the fall is already upon us. Believe me, this is a good thing! For this session of The Jazz Lounge, we’re going to catch on some jazz CDs. This way you’ll have plenty to check out that you might want to add to your collection. Some you may be aware of, others you may not and some are not out yet. At least, you’ll be up to date. I’ve included smooth jazz and mainstream jazz CDs. There’s LOTS of music! Let’s get started.

SMOOTH JAZZARTIST/TITLE/LABELBrian Simpson/South Beach/ShanachieWill Downing/Lust, Love & Lies (An Audi Novel)/PeakBob Baldwin/Never Can Say Goodbye/Trippin ‘N’ Rhythm Nils/What The Funk?/Baja/TSRSteve Oliver/Global Kiss/SOMMindi Abair/In Hi-Fi Stereo/Heads UpGerald Albright/Pushing The Envelope/Heads UpJeff Lorber Fusion/Now Is The Time/Heads UpDavid Benoit/Earthglow/Heads UpStanley Clarke/The Stanley Clarke Band/Heads UpDave Koz/Hello Tomorrow/ConcordOli Silk/All We Need/Trippin ‘N’RhythmNorman BrowN/Sending My Love/ConcordThe Jazzmasters/Jazzmasters 6/Trippin ‘N’ RhythmMarc Antoine/My Classical Way/Frazzy FrogChris Standring/Blue Bolero/Ultimate VibePatrick Yandall/The Window/InnervisionKenny G/Heart And Soul/ConcordMarcus Johnson/This Is How I Rock/Three KeysRick Braun/All It Takes/ArtistryBrian Culbertson/XII/GRP/VerveJackiem Joyner/Jackiem Joyner/Artistry/Mack Ave.Herbie Hancock/Imagine/HancockWayne Linsey/A Song Without Words/HeadrokGeorge Duke/Déjà Vu/Heads UpFourplay/Let’s Touch The Sky/Heads UpSlim Man/Thousand Miles Away/Oui Oui

Robin Duhe/Life/Blaise TwoJonathan Fritzen/Diamonds/Nordic NightDennis Nelson/Rolling With Passion/MENDLee Ritenour/6 String Theory/ConcordKirk Whalum/Everything Is Everything/RendezvousMaysa/A Woman In Love/ShanachieJonathan Butler/So Strong/Rendez/Mack Ave. Ken Navarro/Dreaming Of Trains/PositivePaul Brown/Love You Found Me/ShanachieSergio Mendes/Bom Tempo/ConcordKristin W./Straight Up With A Twist/Fly AwayIncognito/Transatlantic R.P.M./ShanachieBruce Sudano/Life And The Romantic/Purple HeartMike Phillips/M.P.3./Hidden BeachDee Lucas/Standing Room Only/Mo BetterTony Vattimo/Can’t Let GO//tonyvattimo.comChieli Minucci-Special EFX/Without You/ChieliMusic.comMarty Q/Table For 2/MartyQ.netWalter Beasley/Live In The Groove/AffableUrban Jazz Coalition/Gravitate/ContinuumTom Grant/Delicioso/Nu-WrinkleEuge Groove/Sunday Morning/ShanachieAlan Hewitt/Retroactive/NuGrooveCindy Bradley/Bloom/Trippin ‘N’ RhythmTom Braxton/Endless Highway/Pacifi c Coast JazzSoca Joe Band/Soca Joe Band/Pedal PointLes Sabler/Crescent Shores/Big DealBlue Six/Noesis/Naked MusicKilimanjaro/Homecoming/Kilimanjaro.comEric Bolvin/No Boundaries/InnervisionMike Murray/Groove Tones/IndependentBernie Williams/Moving Forward/ReformPaula Atherton/Groove With Me/Dream OnThe Eric Evans Project/Waves Of Grace/Electrifl uteRob Tardik/The Right Time/GuitardikLarry Carlton & Tak/Take Your Pick/335 Matsumoto

New singles from Michael O’Neill – “Beans N Grease”, featuring Freddie Ravel on the label ‘Green Bean’; and from Johnny Meza – “Dirty Martini” on the label ‘Muze’.)

MAINSTREAM JAZZARTIST/TITLE/LABELConrad Herwig/The Latin Side Of Herbie Hancock/Half NoteJames Moody/Moody 4 B/IPOTamir Hendelman/Destinations/ResonanceMichael Dease/Grace/JLPCurtis Fuller/I Will Tell Her/CapriAdam Schroeder/A Handful Of Stars/CapriAmina Figarova/Sketches/MunichSteve Turre/Delicious & Delightful/HighNoteDr. Lonnie Smith/Spiral/PalmettoThe Marsalis Family/Music Redeems/MarsalisKenny Burrell/Be Yourself/HighNoteEsperanza Spalding/Chamber Music Society/Heads UpFreddy Cole/Freddy Cole Sings Mr. B/HighNoteRadam Schwartz/Songs For the Soul/ArabesqueCynthia Felton/Come Sunday/Felton EntertainmentCory Weeds/The Many Deeds Of Cory Weeks/Cellar LiveAzar Lawrence/Mystic Journey/FurthermoreKen Watters/Riyel/SummitAndreas Oberg/Six String Evolution/ResonanceRegina Carter/Reverse Thread/E 1Matt Garrison/Familiar Places/D ClefJohn Basile/No Apologies/Stringtime JazzGregory Porter/Water/MotemaTia Fuller/Decisive Steps/Mack AvenueMike LeDonne/The Groover/SavantArturo Sandoval/Time For Love/ConcordHarvey S/Cocolamus Bridge/Blue BambooDave Bass/Gone/Dave BassRufus Reid/Out Front/MotemaMonica Mancini/I’ve Loved These Days/ConcordTed Hogarth/Live At The Jazz Showcase/Jazz ShowcaseManu Katche/Third Round/ECMTakao Iwaki/Introducing Takao Iwaki/White SandsChris Colangelo/Elaine’s Song/criscolangelo.comJacky Terrasson/Push/ConcordTrombone Shorty/Backatown/Verve ForecastNnenna Freelon/Homefree/ConcordDave Anderson/Clarity/Pony BoyBill Charlap & Renee Rosnes/Double Portrait/Blue NoteLisa Hilton/Nuance/Ruby SlippersBrad Mehldau/Highway Rider/NonesuchLarry Coryell/Prime Picks/HighNoteKelly Jefferson/Next Exit/Cellar LiveYuko Ito/Mania De Voce/Funny Baby FaceKeith Jarrett/Charlie Haden/Jasmine/ECMHilario Duran/Motion/Alma

Jose James & Jef Neve/For All We Know/Verve ForecastMichael Buble/Crazy Love/143/RepriseSylvia Bennett/Smile/Out Of SightYotam/Resonance/JLPThe Watiki 7/New Sounds Of Exotica/Pass OutJim Rotondi/1000 Rainbows/Posi-ToneAntoinette Montague/Behind The Smile/In The Groove/AllegroSeattle Repertory Jazz/Jimmy Heath: The Endless Search/Origin Orchestra

Hopefully, this will hold you until the next round-up of jazz CDs. That’s about it for this session of The Jazz Lounge. Remember, you can always reach me at: [email protected].

Until next time, stay cool, and keep it jazzy!


The Living Christmas Tree 2010: Simplicity & SplendorFirst Baptist Church will present the 26th annual presentation of the Living Christmas Tree Thursday, December 16 thru Sunday, December 19, 2010 in the church’s sanctuary. Evening performances will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Matinees will be Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5:00 p.m.

An abbreviated performance especially for young children and their families will be presented Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are free and are available at the church located at 600 Governors Drive. Ticket reservations are also available by phone at (256) 428-9422 or by visiting the church web site, www.fbchsv.org/lct.

Long hailed as a Huntsville Christmas tradition, the 2010 Living Christmas Tree (LCT) will feature a choir of more than 175 singers as well as a 60 piece orchestration. Directed by the Rev. Billy Orton, minister of music and worship, this year’s Living Christmas Tree will feature the theme “Simplicity & Splendor”. In recognition of last year’s Silver Anniversary LCT, Mayor Tommy Battle wrote, “I am excited that Huntsville is home to this annual event. I know The Living Christmas Tree will be a joyous event fi lled with wonderful fellowship, beautiful music and inspire strengthened motivation and dedication to your vital roles in your families, congregations and communities.”

The Living Christmas Tree is truly an impressive structure. Standing 39 feet tall, the tree weighs 6,000 pounds, is dressed with more than 7,500 pieces of greenery and features 13,500 sparkling lights. The tree, with its skeleton resembling an erector set, is constructed in three days by a host of First Baptist members who volunteer their time and efforts in this Yuletide labor of love. “It is a church-wide endeavor that includes not just our music ministry, but volunteers of all ages and backgrounds,” explained Rev. Orton. “The magnitude of the project calls for men, women, girls, boys, carpenters, engineers, decorators, cooks and more. Volunteers cover ticket orders, the parking of cars, ushering, public relations…the scope is tremendous.”

Not only is the Living Christmas Tree a wondrous site to see, but the music its members boast captivates the listener and brings the spirit of Christmas alive. As noted in The Huntsville Times, “The enduring program has become one of the area’s most popular holiday entertainment traditions – even for those who don’t attend the church.”

New subscribers receive a 50% discount on season subscriptions.

You may subscribe at any time during the season to receive a prorated subscriber rate.

256-539-4818 www.hso.org

This is the year to subscribe.

Saturday, November 13, 2010From Medtner to Mother Goose

Thursday, December 2, 2010HSO Presents An Nollaig:An Irish Christmas with Eileen Ivers

Friday, December 31, 2010Canadian Brass CountdownCanadian Brass Countdown

Saturday, January 22, 2011The Red Violin

Sunday, January 30, 2011Eroica

Saturday, February 12, 2011The Russians Are Coming!

SaturdaSaturday, February 26, 2011FREE Family Concert

Sunday, February 27, 2011Bolcom, Barber and Beethoven

Saturday, March 12, 2011Beyond Fantasies and Fairytales:An Evening with Jodi Benson and Gary Mauerand Gary Mauer

Saturday, March 19, 2011Providence and Percussion

Saturday, April 16, 2011A Fond Farewell

HUNTSVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA:Classical SeriesOur six Classical Concerts feature great works by Brahms, Mahler, Rachmaninoff, Rimsky-Korsakov, Shostakovich, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, and others. Guest Artists include world-renowned violinist Philippe Quint, famed pianists Yakov Kasman and Christopher O’Riley, host of NPR’s “From the Top,” and New York-based percussionist Sean Ritenauer featured in the recent Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon’s spectacular “Percussion Concerto.” Then for the fi nale, the Huntsville Community Chorus, under the direction of Billy Orton, will join the HSO for “Song of Destiny” by Brahms, followed by Mahler’s “Symphony No. 7,” a magnifi cent work showcasing the Maestro’s remarkable leadership and his assured development of the HSO.

As the HSO bids farewell to Carlos Miguel Prieto, its beloved Music Director of the past eight years, the Classical Series will become the stage for the exciting search for its new Music Director. The HSO will host six guest conductors over the course of the season, each a candidate for Music Director. It encourages input from the community at its scheduled “Public Forums” sponsored by Progress Bank. For more information on the public forums, please visit www.hso.org.

Casual Classics SeriesThe three concerts in the more informal Casual Classics Series present musically rich selections tailored for a chamber size orchestra. In each concert, the musicians will play a Beethoven symphony with other selections by Barber, Dvorák, Ravel, or Telemann rounding out the programs. In upcoming concerts, Evelyn Loehrlein, HSO principal fl ute, and Hunter Thomas, HSO principal bassoon, are featured in Telemann’s “Concerto in F for fl ute and bassoon”; and in the third, soprano Christie Weber, HSO Director of Education, sings Barber’s beautiful and evocative “Knoxville, Summer of 1915.”

Pops SeriesThe Pops Series is truly remarkable, with three concerts showcasing the talents of Huntsville’s favorite musical performers. Celtic fi ddler Eileen Ivers will be back, but this time and for the fi rst time with her holiday show, “An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas with Eileen Ivers.” Our annual New Year’s Eve concert stars the Canadian Brass. Christopher Coletti, HSO principal trumpet, who is now a member of this phenomenal quintet of musicians. “Beyond Fantasies and Fairytales: An Evening with Jodi Benson and Gary Mauer” ends this series with a concert to delight the whole family. The Little Mermaid herself, Jodi Benson, returns to Huntsville paired with Gary Mauer, the greatest Phantom ever to haunt an opera house and known in Huntsville for his stellar performances with Jodi during her last visit and in the great “Broadway Rocks” concert last fall.

TicketsThe Huntsville Symphony is dedicated to making quality classical music affordable to all who take interest. They have not raised ticket prices since 2007, and new subscribers receive a 50% DISCOUNT on season subscriptions to any or all series. Undiscounted single tickets start at $25 series subscriptions start at $54. The HSO is planning an outstanding season that promises to be truly noteworthy. For more information visit www.hso.org or call 256-539-4818.


Bach to the FutureHuntsville Master Chorale’s 2010-11 includes the classic and the clever

From J.S. Bach’s great “Magnifi cat” to French love songs, Italian operas and the frothy joy of Gilbert and Sullivan, the Huntsville Master Chorale’s 2010-11 season offers a gift of music for the Tennessee Valley.

It will be the fi rst time the semi-professional group, composed of advanced, auditioned singers, has sung Bach under the direction of Dr. Erin Colwitz.

Bach’s joyous cantata, “Schwingt Freudig euch Empor,” which uses texts from Martin Luther and includes as inspiration themes from Gregorian chant, opens the fi rst concert Dec. 4. The date matches the beginning of Advent for which Bach composed the piece. The concert, which includes Bach’s pensive “Magnifi cat,” will be accompanied by oboes and strings.

“Love Songs and Twilight” in February will celebrate the music of Percy Grainger as well as Ravel’s “Trois Chansons” and Brahms’ sparkling Liebeslieder waltzes accompanied by four-hand piano.

The season ends in May with “Opera in Concert.” The program includes choruses by Verdi, Puccini, Tchaikovsky and Wagner, some grand hits from Gilbert and Sullivan, as well as solos showcasing stellar voices in the chorale.

“I am excited to say that the group is growing in numbers and in talent!” said Dr. Colwitz. “My vision for this ensemble to become a well known, authentic source for the music of the choral canon is beginning to come to fruition.”

Colwitz, who holds a doctorate from the University of Southern California, has also sung professionally with the Dale Warland singers. She is part of their Grammy-nominated 2003 recording, “Dominick Argento’s Walden Pond.” She succeeded Tom Dooley as music director of the group, which grew out of the Eugene Brasher Chorale, founded in 1998.

The Huntsville Master Chorale’s fi rst concert of their 12th season, “The Joy of Bach,” will be performed Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., at Roberts Recital Hall on the UA Huntsville campus. The concert will be repeated Dec. 5, 3 p.m., in the new sanctuary of Monte Sano United Methodist Church, 601 Monte Sano Blvd.

More information is available at: http://hsvmasterchorale.org/.

Presenting the Huntsville Master Chorale’s 2010-2011 Season

THE JOY OF BACH featuring Cantata 36 & Magnificat Saturday, December 4, 7.30p at Roberts Recital Hall on the campus of UAHuntsville Sunday, December 5, 3.00p at Monte Sano United Methodist Church, Huntsville

LOVE SONGS AND TWILIGHT featuring works by Brahms, Ravel & Grainger Saturday, February 19, 7.30p at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Huntsville Sunday, February 20, 3.00p at Roberts Recital Hall on the campus of UAHuntsville

OPERA IN CONCERT featuring opera classics you know and love from Aida, Il Trovatore, Madama Butterfly, Nabucco, Eugene Onegin, The Flying Dutchman, Macbeth, & Gilbert and Sullivan's The Gondoliers Saturday, May 7, 7.30p at Fort Payne Opera House, Ft. Payne Saturday, February 14, 7.30p at Huntsville Museum of Art Sunday, February 15, 3.00p at Weatherly Heights Baptist Church, Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE MASTER CHORALE ♦ www.hsvmasterchorale.org

The Huntsville city’s planned relocation of Cleveland Avenue from the Meridian Street intersection to the Dog Park is underway and you’re invited to participate in the

streetscape design.

In an effort to encourage a broad participation in the introduction and implementation of Public Art along the streetscape, meetings will be held on Tuesday Nights September 14, 21 and 28 from 6:00PM – 7:00PM at 601 Meridian St. More information and cur-

rent concept plans are online at www.parkplaceplaza.com.

Huntsville Master Chorale 2010-11

Alabama Youth Ballet Sleeping Beauty

Huntsville Master Chorale Fantasy Playhouse Wizard of Oz

Upon Their Shoulders, Merrimack Hall

UAH Sculpture Art


Review: KaLou’s Corner Market By the ChowHound

445 Providence Main Street Suite 102Huntsville, AL 35806256-270-9977

http://www.kalousmarket.com/

Attention: Elvis has NOT left the building - at least not if that building is KaLou’s Corner Market in Providence.

On a recent rainy evening, my partner in culinary crime (aka hubby) and I walked off the wet Providence sidewalks into the bright, airy spaciousness of KaLou’s Corner Market and strode to the far counter to order up some grub. The brilliant marketers at KaLou’s have positioned a huge expanse of glass cases fi lled to the brim with beautiful desserts and muffi ns right in front of the ordering counter (they must invest heavily in Windex) and I made an important mental note to revisit these cases later in the evening. Our eyes wandered upward to the menu chalkboards on the wall above the counter and I found what I had come to experience – The Elvis.

The King’s spirit lives on in a namesake sandwich alongside other delectable bites on the café fare menu. This includes a variety of other sandwiches, salads, soups, Maryland crab cakes, and even hot dogs garnished in a number of ways.

We made our selections - The Elvis with the “The King Liked Bacon on It” option and sweet potato fries and an Avocado Chicken Sandwich with regular fries. We were a bit disappointed that they were temporarily out of their Bahamian Conch Chowder, which sounded really intriguing, however we chalked that up to a good reason to return and instead ordered a couple of bowls of the World’s Greatest Chili Chili.

We grabbed bottled water and a bottle of Mexican coke and meandered to a lovely polished wooden table in a cozy back room to enjoy the perky Caribbean music wafting through the restaurant. As I was musing aloud about whether Elvis really did put bacon on his peanut butter, banana, and marshmallow crème sandwiches, the food appeared, delivered with a smile.

The chili was thick and meaty, smothered in melted cheese and satisfying. Hubby’s Avocado Chicken sandwich was served on a multigrain bun with spring greens and herbed mayo and was outfi tted with tender grilled chicken and a lovely combination of fl avors. The accompanying crinkle fries were amazingly crisp, without a trace of grease.

Now on to the Elvis…this was dessert on white bread. The bacon added a crunchy, salty balance to the ooey-gooey sweetness of the marshmallow crème and played surprisingly well with the peanut butter and bananas. And I must say that the sweet potato fries were positively perfect – light, crispy, and just the right amount of salt.

Afterwards, I returned to the cases of fresh, made-in-house cookies, muffi ns, red velvet cupcakes, cheesecakes, Reese’s cup pies, and more. After much deliberation, I settled on the Infamous Turtle Cheesecake, a mini cheesecake smothered in caramel sauce, chocolate chips, and pecans. And, yes, this tasted just as richly divine as it sounds like it would!

So, if you’re hankering for a good sandwich, skip the chain restaurants and head to KaLou’s where you can eat like the King, thank you, thank you very much.

Kalou’s in Providence Inside Kalou’s Kalou’s Chicken Avacado The Elvis: bacon, marshmallow creme, peanut butter and bananas


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More than a half-million children in the U.S. take antipsychotic medicines and (reported The New York Times in September) “(e)ven the most reluctant (doctors) encounter a marketing juggernaut that has made antipsychotics the nation’s top-selling class of drugs by revenue, $14.6 billion last year, with prominent promotions aimed at treating children.” In one psychiatrist’s waiting room, observed the Times reporter, “(C)hildren played with Legos stamped with the word Risperdal” (an antipsychotic made by Johnson & Johnson). (The company, which recently lost its patent on the drug, said it has stopped handing out the toys -- which it insisted were not toys at all but advertising reminders for doctors.)

The Litigious Society Three self-described bisexual men filed a federal lawsuit in April against the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance for disqualifying them from the Gay Softball World Series in Seattle in 2008 because they were not sufficiently gay. Teams were limited to two heterosexuals, and when the men’s team won second place, questions were raised about the three until organizers took them aside and asked “intrusive” questions about their sexual attractions and desires. Ultimately, they were disqualified as being too straight. (The alliance acknowledged that it has no standards for judging gayness level, but explained, as a private organization, that it is not subject to federal law.) Justine Winter, 17, who was badly injured in a car crash in Flathead County, Mont., in March 2009, filed a lawsuit in July 2010 against the pregnant driver whom she had hit and killed (along with the woman’s 13-year-old son). However, the local prosecutor has already charged Winter with two counts of homicide, based on text messages she had sent her estranged boyfriend minutes before the crash. “If I won (you),” she texted, “I would have you ... and I wouldn’t crash my car.” Also, “That’s why I’m going to wreck my car. Because all I can do is f--- up. Because I am a terrible person, and I know it.” Also, “Good bye ... my last words.” That was then; nowadays, Winter says the woman she hit was driving negligently and that construction companies failed to maintain the roadway properly. Craig Smallwood of Hawaii filed a federal lawsuit earlier this year against the makers of the online virtual-world game “Lineage II” for failing to warn him that he would become so addicted to playing it that he would be “unable to function independently in usual daily activities such as getting up, getting dressed, bathing or communicating with family and friends.” (He claims to have spent 20,000 hours over five years playing.) In August, Judge Alan Kay declined to dismiss the lawsuit and set it for trial.

Ironies Between suicide, murder, assault, drunken driving and drug use, the soldiers of the 4th Brigade, 1st Armored Division, at Fort Bliss, Texas, have been statistically in greater peril while stateside than while deployed in Iraq. “Being back (home) is what we don’t do well,” Lt. Col. David Wilson told The New York Times in July. During the last year in Iraq, the brigade lost only one soldier to combat, but in the previous year stateside, seven were killed and four people died in crimes committed by brigade personnel. Challenging Times for Labor Unions: (1) At a rally in Washington, D.C., in July denouncing

employers who hire nonunion carpenters, many of the chanting protesters were nonunion day workers hired by the carpenters’ union to make the demonstration look bigger, according to a Wall Street Journal report. (2) In August, Jim Callaghan, a long-time writer on the headquarters staff of the United Federation of Teachers, was fired after trying to organize his colleagues into their own union local. Callaghan said that UFT staff deserve the same protections as the teachers they represent. (A UFT spokesman said most UFT employees are already unionized.)

Compelling Explanations The Republican candidate for governor of Colorado, Dan Maes, explained in August that he began the campaign supporting “green” programs, such as Denver’s innovative “bike-sharing” project, but that he has rethought his position. Now, he told reporters, environmental programs are, in reality, plots. “(I)f you do your homework and research, you realize that (encouraging people to park their cars and ride bikes in the city) is part of a greater strategy to rein in American cities under a United Nations treaty.” The New South Wales (Australia) anti-corruption commission, at a hearing in August, got engineer Don Gamage to admit that he “exaggerated” his credentials to get a series of government contracts. Nonetheless, Gamage was defiant: “If I didn’t exaggerate,” he explained, “the people of NSW ... would have missed (out on) the service and the benefit that I delivered.” Bruce Tuck, who confessed in December to a series of rapes in Martin, Tenn., and was sentenced to 60 years in prison (and who faces still more charges), tried to withdraw his confession in June, complaining that he was not of sound mind at the time because, though weighing 275 pounds, he was being held in jail on a “lettuce-only” diet. Thus, he said, he was unusually vulnerable when a detective offered him a bag of chips to admit to the charges.

Civilization in Decline After an historic site along the lower Jordan River was closed for a day in July for public health reasons, an environmental group, EcoPeace/Friends of the Earth (Middle East), called for a permanent suspension until the governments of Israel and Jordan (on either side of the river) assure that it is safe from agricultural discharge and untreated sewage. Facing sites on the river both claim to be where John the Baptist baptized Jesus, and pilgrims flock to the sites to be baptized, as well.

Least Competent Criminals Lame: (1) Gerald Maxwell, 39, a convicted burglar who was caught in August breaking into the same Sarasota, Fla., home he had broken into last year, quickly tried to explain his innocence to officers. “I was going back in there to leave a thank-you note, because I’m the guy who burglarized this place last year (and) I just got out of jail.” (2) Terrance Mitchell was arrested in Waterloo, Iowa, in July, identified from video as the man who tried to shoplift surveillance equipment from a store. Mitchell was thus apparently unaware that stores that sell surveillance equipment might operate surveillance cameras. Update Michael Peterson was convicted in 2003 of murdering his wife, Kathleen, and sentenced to life in prison in North Carolina, but T. Lawrence Pollard, who was one of Peterson’s lawyers, has relentlessly offered the alternative theory (though not during Peterson’s trial) that Mrs. Peterson was instead killed by a rogue owl one night in her home. Earlier this year, Raleigh’s News & Observer wrote a series on deficiencies in the state’s original investigation (though not about owls), and Pollard filed affidavits in August -- one by an owl expert that Mrs. Peterson’s injuries were consistent with an attack by “a large bird of prey” and the other by scientists who offered to DNA-test what investigators say might be a faint microscopic “feather” from the crime scene.

Professional Training Required: The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced in August that it had contract work for up to 2,100 language specialists to transcribe wiretaps, with immediate needs in the Atlanta field office for 144 Spanish experts, along with 12 for Vietnamese, and nine each for Korean, Farsi and “Ebonics.” Ebonics is recognized by some linguists as the “nonstandard” form of English spoken by African-Americans. (In one example cited by the Associated Press, offered by Stanford professor John Rickford, “th” endings are pronounced as “f,” e.g., “both” as “boaf.”)

The Continuing Crisis Texas State Rep. Joe Driver, an 18-year House veteran whose website notes his opposition to “big spending habits of liberals in government,” was revealed in August to have been routinely double-billing

the government for travel expenses and to have been genuinely surprised to learn that voters and colleagues might find that improper. Wrote the Associated Press: “Driver insists he thought the double-billing was perfectly appropriate -- until talking about it with the AP,” at which point he appeared to change his mind. “Well, it doesn’t sound (appropriate) now (if) you bring it up that way,” he admitted. “(To learn that) pretty well screws my week.” For at least five years, Driver had been collecting from the government for expenses already reimbursed by his re-election campaign. Every weekend for the last four years, parishioners from the New Beginnings Ministries church in Warsaw, Ohio, have gathered in front of The Fox Hole strip club in nearby Newcastle and tried to shame customers by photographing them and posting their license plate numbers on the Internet, and brandishing hellfire-threatening signs. Recently, however, Fox Hole’s strippers joined the duel, congregating on Sundays in front of New Beginnings, wearing bikinis and “see-through” shorts, dancing scandalously, squirting each other with jumbo water guns, and wielding their own Bible-quoting signs to greet the day’s worshippers. The Los Angeles Unified School District has laid off nearly 3,000 teachers in the last two years, faces a $640 million annual shortfall, and runs some of the country’s worst-performing classrooms. However, in the last three years, it has opened three luxurious “Taj Mahal” schools costing $1.1 billion, including the $578 million, amenity-rich, architecturally grand Robert F. Kennedy school, opening in September. “New buildings are nice,” said one California Board of Education member, but not “when they’re run by the same people who’ve given us a 50 percent dropout rate.” Included in these elegant palaces are a state-of-the-art swimming pool, manicured public park, a restaurant-quality kitchen, modernistic towers, a cushioned dance floor -- and of course lavish offices for teachers and administrators. An Indian in the western Brazilian state of Rondonia lives completely isolated from humans -- the last survivor of his never-contacted tribe. However, the government has taken the unprecedented step of protecting 31 square miles of his habitat, monitored against trespass by technology including heat-sensitive flyovers -- even though developers point out that 31 square miles of farming could produce food for many more Brazilians than “one.” The man was spotted 15 years ago, appearing to be about 30 years old (and leaving one of the spotters with an arrow in the chest), but has left only clues since then, and three years ago, the government stopped looking for him.

Democracy in Action Wisconsin law permits independent candidates five-word statements to accompany their names on the ballot, to signal voters just as the words “Republican” and “Democrat” are signals, but Milwaukee Assembly candidate Ieshuh Griffin was ruled in July to have gone too far with her statement (“NOT the ‘whiteman’s bitch’”) (her capitalization and punctuation). Griffin said the decision baffled her since “everyone” she spoke with understood exactly what she meant. Mark Reckless, elected to the British House of Commons only two months earlier, apologized in July for failing to vote on a budget bill that required a late-night session to pass. He explained that he had had a drink or two while waiting for the session to begin and barely remembered what happened (except for “someone asking me to vote”).

Oops! Joseph Wheeler filed a $12 million lawsuit in August against Prince George’s Hospital in Upper Marlboro, Md., over its treatment following a June 23 car accident. He was admitted with serious injuries, but hospital staff mistakenly marked him for next-day cancer surgery, and when he protested and tried to leave, two muscular staff “security” men restrained him, dishing out even more pain. Yelled one, according to the lawsuit, “Get off the floor, bitch!” “I don’t care who you think you are. This is my camp.” (The next day Wheeler talked his way out and over to St. Mary’s Hospital, where he was treated for four broken ribs, a sprained shoulder, a ruptured spleen and a concussion.)

The Weirdo-American Community John Theodore Anderson (also known, in his court filings, as “John-Theodore:Anderson) filed a lawsuit in August against an Alpine, Utah, attorney who had acquired land from a man who Anderson said owed him $4,000 for “consulting” work. The attorney, and the previous owner, denied Anderson’s claim, provoking Anderson to file a lien on the land -- for $918 billion (a mark-up only quixotically related to the $4,000). However, by the time Anderson got around to filing the lawsuit to defend the lien, his $4,000 claim had become $38 quadrillion (38 thousand trillion dollars).

Least Competent Criminals Unclear on the Concept: (1) In Maine Township, Ill., Mr. Janusz Owca was arrested in August for choking his wife and was booked into jail and given his traditional phone call. With police listening, Owca called his wife and threatened to kill her. (2) Veteran criminal Nathan Pugh, 49, walked in to a Wells Fargo bank in Dallas on July 26 and presented his holdup note to a teller (claiming to have a “bom”). The teller told Pugh that she could not release large amounts of money without proper ID and convinced Pugh to turn over both a Texas state ID card and his Wells Fargo debit card, both in his own name. Police arrived just as Pugh was leaving and after an attempt to grab a hostage, he was arrested. (He even failed with the hostage -- a woman carrying a child -- who still managed to take Pugh to the floor.)

Recurring Themes More British Local Council Wisdom: (1) Nottinghamshire County Council recently refused, for the third time, to issue a disabled-parking permit to British Army Cpl. Johno Lee, whose right leg was amputated below the knee following an explosion in Iraq. Lee said a staff member told him he was “young” and that his situation “might get better.” (2) The Romford council’s housing administrator ruled in July that, notwithstanding sweltering temperatures and kids’ summer vacations, vinyl wading pools were prohibited -- as safety hazards, in that firefighters could possibly trip over them if responding to emergencies. More Poor Multitaskers: (1) A 47-year-old woman accidentally drove off a boat ramp in Sacramento County, Calif., in August and drowned, as she had become distracted on a cell phone call with her daughter. (2) In Cincinnati in August, Colondra Hamilton, 32, was arrested after a routine traffic stop. Officers said they found Hamilton with her pants unbuttoned, a sex toy in her lap, and a computer playing a video in the passenger seat.

The most recent instance of the cardinal sin of the jailing profession occurred in a Minneapolis lockup in May, when a witness in an active murder case was arrested, probably on an unrelated charge, but placed in the same cell as the murder suspect, Jonathan “Thirsty” Turner, who knew that the witness had already given a statement against him. The witness was badly beaten, but jailers were not certain enough that Turner did it to file charges.

The Animal Planet channel, perhaps hard-pressed for new series ideas, has reportedly ordered “The Skunk Whisperer” into production, but there remain multi-use whisperers who claim they can talk to and analyze all critters, with New Zealand’s Faye Rogers the latest to draw attention (and she singled out her ability with “worms”). All beings, she said, are “connected by a higher consciousness,” allowing, for example, traveling birds to pass on important “international information” to fish. She disputed a notion spread by “horse whisperer” Bill Northern that cats are “wily” -- explaining that cats merely appear wily because they prefer to be asked specific questions rather than generalities. In an August interview with the Christchurch Press, she referred to “clients,” indicating that at least some people pay the $65 (N.Z.; $45 U.S.) an hour for her services.

Japanese ice-cream makers are famous for expanding the universe of conceivable flavors (as News of the Weird has mentioned several times), but a gathering by the fashion/style website The Gloss in July found several more, suggesting that maybe the world is about to run out of ingredients that can go into ice cream: haggis ice cream (from Morelli’s in London), sardines and brandy ice cream (from Helader a de Lares in Venezuela), caviar ice cream (Petrossian in New York City) and foie gras ice cream (Philippe Faur in Toulouse, France, about $150). In several regions of the African nation of Cameroon, parents try to keep maturing daughters off the market by “ironing” their breasts (pressing them with heated stones and leaves to make them flatter and the girls thus less desirable for sex). The practice reached world media (and News of the Weird) in 2006 as part of a condemnation campaign by the United Nations, but apparently it continues unabated, according to new videos circulated this year and described in The Washington Post in March. According to that writer, who interviewed numerous health officials in Cameroon, the practice apparently has little effect, in that the teenage pregnancy rate remains very high.


Young Heart, Old Soul: A Conversation With Mishonby: Raven Woods

Coming fresh off his performance at the 2010 BET Awards, Mishon brought his unique style of r&b to Huntsville on Saturday, August 14 at the WEUP Bike Show.

At 17, Mishon Raitliff (these days mostly known by the one-name moniker Mishon) is already an r&b veteran. Best known for his four-year stint as “Tay” Sutton, the little brother from the ABC Family show “Lincoln Heights,” his career has nevertheless included an impressive resume of hits, and he is set to climb to even greater heights with his debut album release “The Yearbook” this fall.

Mishon’s music is a refreshing change of pace. I call it contemporary r&b with a poppy, classical twist. Have you heard a little song lately called “Turn It Up” that you just can’t get out of your head? A song that goes perfectly with your summer barbecues by the pool? That’s Mishon, who at 17 is still young enough to know the music and the topics that mean the most to his peers (and if that is mostly “how to get that girl” well, after all, he’s a teenager and “how to get that girl” has been the staple of pop music ever since, well, since pop music began). But don’t let the easy going style fool you. He is already an accomplished musician who not only sings, plays guitar and piano, but also writes and produces most of his own material, as well. All of this, of course, in addition to his acting career and the fact that he is an amazing dancer. It’s an impressive resume and an impressive list of talents for a 17-year-old.

But where did it all begin? For Mishon, it started with a funeral. The death of his grandfather inspired something within the 7-year-old, who had prepared the song “Lean On Me” but still wasn’t sure if he could go through with it. But looking back on that experience, he says, “I had a responsibility. The time was right.” When it was asked if anyone had any further words, “something moved me.” The little boy found the power within to stand and deliver his song. “Everyone embraced me,” he recalled fondly. The fire of performing had been lit.

Over the next few years, the Southern California native played a host of gigs and entered a number of prestigious talent competitions, among them Steve Harvey’s Apollo West at the tender age of eight. He won first place. By the age of nine, he had a contract with Dynasty Records.

From there, it has been pretty much non-stop. But having performed constantly since the age of eight, it begs the question: Does he ever feel deprived of a normal childhood, and might he see himself following the same tragic path that has befallen so many child stars? In the course of our conversation, we semi-joked about the “Michael Jackson” curse of child singers and performers who might grow up feeling robbed of a childhood. But Mishon assures that is not true in his case. “I’ve had a childhood. I have both parents, and a supportive family. I’m home a lot, and when I’m home I do normal things; just being a normal kid.”

Mishon auditioned for the role of “Tay” on “Lincoln Heights” when he was 12, and was immediately hired. The show has wrapped a successful 4-year-run, and so Mishon is now turning his attention full force back to his music career. However, he still has plans to continue pursuing acting in the future.

But for now, “The Yearbook” is keeping the teen quite busy. The title itself is appropriate, since the songs mostly deal with the sort of things that high school memories are made of; it is those little “slice of life” vignettes that may not mean much to an adult, but for a teen facing his senior year in high school, mean everything. In Mishon’s best songs, the topics are often simple, yet delivered with heartfelt soul and sincerity. In “Excuse Me, Mama” for example, a song that predates “The Yearbook,” he spies a hot girl at the mall, but he can’t talk to her because she’s with her mom. So he spends most of the song “talking up” the mom to get through to the daughter. It’s a concept at least as old as Herman’s Hermits’ “Mrs. Brown You Have a Lovely Daughter” but with a whole new, urban contemporary flavor. In a time in which young performers are often singing about mature themes well beyond their years, it’s refreshing to discover a teen who is singing about the things that matter to teens. One of the things we discussed was the idea of teen performers singing songs that are “too adult” and does he feel a responsibility to his peers as being an “age appropriate” artist, singing about the things that matter to them? According to Mishon, it’s not a conscious decision. His songwriting and producing simply grows organically from his own experiences and strong self of self. “That’s just who I am. There is nothing unrealistic.”

His songs about relationships are positive songs that respect and celebrate women. “I’m a gentleman,” he says-proudly. This is perhaps best illustrated in another earlier song, “Diamond,” which beautifully showcases his smooth tenor, and is a tender and unabashedly romantic song about a girl who is as rare and precious as her namesake.

But it’s not all about sex, as Mishon makes clear when distinguishing a song like “Diamond”- defined as a “classically” styled r&b song - to contemporary r&b. So what is? the difference between classic and contemporary r&b? “Classic r&b has more substance.It’s about being with a girl, whereas contemporary is going to cut straight to the chase.”

Or in other words, it’s the difference between foreplay and heading straight for the bedroom. For now, Mishon is content not to rush things. There are still plenty of years ahead, and a lot of growing up to do. He plans to spend those years doing what he does best. His voice gushing, overflowing with future plans and enthusiasm, longevity is definitely his goal. He’s in this for the lifelong haul. “I plan to keep writing and producing. I’m looking forward to making more and more music.”

With ten years of solid recording, performing and acting experience already behind him, one could forgive Mishon if he came across sounding like a world-weary veteran. But instead, his voice and demeanor is that of an eager young man anxious to tackle the future. One who knows that the best is still to come.

FREE WILL ASTROLOGYSeptember 16 - October 6© Copyright 2010 Rob Brezsny

ARIES (March 21-April 19): When teen pop star Miley Cyrus appeared on David Letterman’s late-night TV talk show, band leader Paul Schaeffer asked her if she lip-syncs to pre-recorded music during her performances. Miley replied that no, she never fakes it. For evidence, she said, anyone could go watch a Youtube clip from one of her concerts. Sometimes she sounds terrible, which proves that she’s risking the imperfection of actually singing live. I urge you to follow Miley’s lead in your own sphere, Aries. In the coming weeks, you really do need to be as raw as the law allows. Be your authentic self, please -- with no Auto-Tune-like enhancements.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Here’s your mantra: BIG GREEN LUCK EVERYWHERE. I urge you to say it frequently in the coming days. Sing it softly to yourself while you’re driving your car or riding on public transportation. Whisper it as a prayer before each meal. BIG GREEN LUCK EVERYWHERE. Chant it in rhythm to your steps as you walk. Murmur it to the tiny angel looking down at you from the ceiling just before you drop off to sleep. Yell it out as you’re dancing beneath the sky. BIG GREEN LUCK EVERYWHERE. It’ll work its magic even if you don’t know exactly why you’re saying it or what it means.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): This is an excellent time for you to revamp your relationship with your body. All the cosmic rhythms are aligned to help you. How should you go about it? The first thing to do is formulate your intentions. For example, would you like to feel more perfectly at home in your body? Would you revel in the freedom of knowing that the body you have is exactly right for your soul’s needs? Can you picture yourself working harder to give your body the food and sleep and movement it requires to be at its best? If you have any doubts about how to proceed, ask your body to provide you with clues.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): While growing up, U.S. president Abraham Lincoln lived in Indiana for 14 years. The Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial commemorates his time there. When my friend Janet was seven years old, her second-grade class visited the place. While strolling around outside, she found a Band-Aid on the ground and excitedly assumed it had once graced a booboo on Old Abe himself. She took it home and secretly used it as a talisman. When she rubbed it on her own wounds, it seemed to have magical healing properties. Only later did she realize that Band-Aids weren’t invented until 55 years after Lincoln’s death. No matter. The artifact had done a superb job. I predict you will soon find a comparable placebo, Cancerian.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Afghan farmers grow a lot of poppies -- more than anywhere else in the world. While most of the crop is converted into opium and heroin, it could just as well be used to create poppy seed bagels -- as many as 357 trillion of them by one estimate. The way I see it, Leo, you have a comparable choice ahead of you. A resource that’s neutral in its raw or natural state could be harnessed in a relatively good cause or a not-so-good cause. And I bet you will be instrumental in determining which way it goes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “Nothing is more conducive to peace of mind than not having any opinions at all.” German aphorist Georg Christoph Lichtenberg said that, and now I’m offering it for you to use. Are you game? Try this experiment: For ten days, divest yourself of your opinions. And I mean all of them: opinions about politicians, celebrities, immigration reform, rockabilly music, your friends’ choices in mates -- everything. For this grace period, be utterly non-judgmental and open-minded and tolerant. Allow everything to be exactly what it is without any need to wish it were otherwise. By experiment’s end, you’ll probably feel more relaxed than you have in a long time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The Latin motto “Dulcius ex aspiris” means “Sweetness out of difficulty.” It has a different meaning from “relief after difficulty” or “character-building from difficulty.” It suggests a scenario in which a challenging experience leads not just to a successful outcome, but also to a delicious, soothing harmony that would not have been possible without the difficulty. This is what I foresee coming for you, Libra.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Give the best gifts you can possibly give, Scorpio. Don’t hoard any of the intense blessings you have at your disposal. It’s time to unveil the fullness of your idiosyncratic generosity . . . to bestow upon the world the naked glory of your complex mojo. Some people will be better able than others to receive and use your zesty offerings, and it’s OK to favor them with more of your magnanimity. On the other hand, don’t spend too long worrying about the fine points of how to disseminate your wealth. The important thing is to let it flow like a river fresh from eternity.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Do not think you will necessarily be aware of your own enlightenment,” said Zen Buddhist teacher Dogen. Which leads me to say: “Do not think you will necessarily be aware of becoming a role model and potent influence.” The way I see it, either of those developments may happen in the coming weeks. Without suffering any pangs of self-consciousness, you could suddenly find yourself thrust into a higher, brighter, more powerful state of being. I doubt there’ll be any stress or strain involved. Rather, it will naturally occur while you’re being your strong-minded, expansive self, trying simply to rearrange the world to conform to your vision of paradise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Soon it will probably be time for you to wrap up the Season of Exploration. You’ve surveyed the outlands and fringe areas enough for now, right? I’m guessing that you’ve reconnoitered the forbidden zones so thoroughly that you may not need to do any more probing. Or am I wrong about this? Am I underestimating your longing to push out to the frontiers and beyond? Maybe your brushes with exotic creatures and tempting adventures have whetted your appetite for even more escapades. I’ll tell you what, Capricorn: I’m going to trust your intuition on this one. Are you ready to rein in your risk-taking, or are you hungry for more?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): When I was living in Los Angeles in the summer of 1986, I had a memorable dream. In the dream, I was dancing with God. As best as I can describe it, the Divine Wow was a female whirlwind exuding cool blue fire and singing ecstatic melodies. Now and then I caught a glimpse of something that resembled a face and body, but mostly she was a sparkling fluidic vortex that I moved in and out of as we floated and tumbled and leaped. The contact was so vivid and visceral that from that day forward I never again said, “I believe in God.” My experience was as real as making love with a human being; “belief” was irrelevant. I predict that you will soon have a comparable encounter with a primal force, Aquarius -- whatever passes for “God” in your world.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The eighth-century theologian known as the Venerable Bede compared our existence to a sparrow that flies in the window of a royal castle while the king is enjoying a winter feast with his entourage. Outside, a snowstorm is raging. Inside, there’s a big fire in the hearth that keeps everyone warm. But the sparrow doesn’t stay in this welcoming place; it quickly flies out another window on the other side of the dining room, refraining from plucking any of the delicious scraps of food the revelers have discarded. Bede says that the sparrow’s actions are like ours in our own approach to living our lives. Well, guess what, Pisces: I don’t think that will be true for you in the coming months. Judging from the astrological omens, I suspect that once you fly into the feast room, you won’t depart like a restless, confused wanderer. You will linger.

Homework: What’s the one thing you would change about yourself if you could? And why can’t you? Go to Relastrology.com and click “Email Rob.”


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Friday, September 1711TH FRAME BAR, Karaoke801 FRANKLIN (See ad pg.7), Devere PrideBANDITO SOUTHSIDE, ShametownBENCHWARMER, KaraokeBENCHWARMER TOO, DJ PartyBIG COVE BBQ, Open Mic NightBLACK WATER HATTIE’S, Smokin’ GunsCARSON’S, Roger JacksonCASA MONTEGO, Reggae & More with DJ Frankie I and IICOFFEETREE BOOKS & BREW (See ad pg.26), A Band Named SueCROSSROADS, DubconsciousDAILY BREW (DECATUR), Gray CauthenEL HERRADURA, Edgar ELK’S LODGE, KaraokeFINNEGAN’S PUB, Sing Along with NancyFLYING MONKEY ARTS CENTER, (See ad pg.17), Spider + OctopusFURNITURE FACTORY, AlibiGENO’S PUB (DECATUR), KaraokeGLASS’S COCKTAILS & GRILL (DECATUR), StiffHALF TIME BAR & GRILL, Bone DryHARD DOCK CAFE (DECATUR), GrooveHOG WILD SALOON, BonafideHOPPER’S, Peter and the Wolf HUMPHREY’S BAR &GRILL, HashbrownKAFFEEKLATSCH @NIGHT, Toy Shop w/ Tom CremmensKNIGHT MOVES, BackwaterLEE ANN’S, Pla’stationLENAE’S PLACE, KaraokeLISA’S LOUNGE, Karaoke w/T.S.MikeLOWE MILL, (See ad pg.17), Zen Catz MAC’S SPORTSBAR AND STEAKHOUSE (ATHENS), DJ Chris SlaytonMOODY MONDAYS, KaraokeMOORESVILLE BAR & GRILL, Cheezee OLIVIA’S BAR AND GRILL, Bone DryOUR PLACE (DECATUR), Side EffectsPARTNER’S BAR & GRILL, Partner’s Cabaret Show SAMMY T’S MUSIC HALL, DJ KeibotSANDY’S ROADHOUSE (GUNTERSVILLE), KaraokeSPORTS PAGE, 1 foot frankTHE BRICK (DECATUR), Rubber Soul (Beatles Tribute Band)THE DOCKS (SCOTTSBORO), Cheezee THE STATION, Live Music/ KaraokeTHE STEM & STEIN, Karen LanierTIP TOP CAFÉ, Johnny Atkins & Chaos Band

VIEUX CARRE, The Deja Vieux Review Show w/ DJ Derek JohnsVOODOO LOUNGE BAR & GRILL, The Uberphonics (Nashville, TN)

Saturday, September 1811TH FRAME BAR, Karaoke801 FRANKLIN (See ad pg.7), Shane WilsonBANDITO SOUTHSIDE, Full CircleBLACK WATER HATTIE’S, A Lower Deep/Liberty in EmbersCASA MONTEGO, Reggae & More with DJ Frankie I and IICOFFEETREE BOOKS & BREW (See ad pg.26), Open Mic Night COPPERTOP, Donnie CoxCROSSROADS, “Metal Fest” Pro-Fe-Cia, Santangel, Selohssa, Below the Burial, Chronic Fury, Send More Cops, Crossroads DAILY BREW (DECATUR), Microwave Dave & The NukesFINNEGAN’S PUB, Acoustics with Dave MerrimanFLYING MONKEY ARTS CENTER, (See ad pg.17), Hot Rock Hollow Dinner ConcertFLYING MONKEY ARTS CENTER, (See ad pg.17), Huntsville Swing Dance Society: September Stomp with the Ben Graves Jazz RockerFURNITURE FACTORY, Rob AldridgeGENO’S PUB (DECATUR), KaraokeGLASS’S COCKTAILS & GRILL (DECATUR), 2 Days GoneHALF TIME BAR & GRILL, Bone DryHARD DOCK CAFE (DECATUR), 4 on the FloorHOG WILD SALOON, BonafideHOPPER’S, Peter and the Wolf HUMPHREY’S BAR &GRILL, Justin Conn and the Short Bus MayfaKAFFEEKLATSCH @NIGHT, Toy ShopLAS TROJAS, EdgarLEE ANN’S, PlaybackLENAE’S PLACE, KaraokeLISA’S LOUNGE, Karaoke w/ Mike T.S.MOODY MONDAYS, KaraokeOLIVIA’S BAR AND GRILL, Karaoke OUR PLACE (DECATUR), Johhny CollierPARTNER’S BAR & GRILL, AsherSAMMY T’S MUSIC HALL, DJ KeibotSANDY’S ROADHOUSE (GUNTERSVILLE), KaraokeSPORTS PAGE, Black LabelTHE BRICK (DECATUR), Bar FliesTHE DOCKS (SCOTTSBORO), Dewey Wayne THE STATION, Live Music/ KaraokeTHE STEM & STEIN, Vinny MichaeleskoTIP TOP CAFÉ, Johnny Atkins & Chaos BandVIEUX CARRE, Deja Vieux Review Show

Sunday, September 19BANDITO SOUTHSIDE, Red Headed Step ChildBLACK WATER HATTIE’S, South StreetCASA MONTEGO, Devere PrideCROSSROADS,, MetalFest, PRO-FE-CIA, SATANGEL,SELOHSSA, Below the Burial, Chronic Fury, Send More CopsHARD DOCK CAFE (DECATUR), Jason Albert BandHOPPER’S, Karaoke w/ Tara KearnsKAFFEEKLATSCH @ NIGHT, Sunday Blues Jam hosted by Freddy Earl and the Blues MercenariesOLIVIA’S BAR AND GRILL, Karaoke OUR PLACE (DECATUR), Barry and EddiePARTNER’S BAR & GRILL, Karaoke w/ MichaelSPORTS PAGE, Open Mic w/ GregVIEUX CARRE, Austin JenningsVOODOO LOUNGE BAR & GRILL, Karaoke with DJ Brandon Mac

Monday, September 20BANDITO SOUTHSIDE, Tuesday’s HangoverBLACK WATER HATTIE’S, Karaoke w/ HowieCITY LIMITS CLUB, KaraokeGENO’S PUB (DECATUR), KaraokeGLASS’S COCKTAILS & GRILL (DECATUR), Karaoke w/DWHUMPHREY’S BAR &GRILL, Open Mic - Love ChildKAFFEEKLATSCH @ NIGHT, Acoustic Open Mic hosted by Greg RowellSANDY’S ROADHOUSE (GUNTERSVILLE), KaraokeSPORTS PAGE, Dave AndersonTHE STATION 2, Blues on the PatioVOODOO LOUNGE BAR & GRILL, Thomas Function, Vermillion Sands, Andy Dale Petty

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Tuesday, September 21BANDITO SOUTHSIDE, Jazz Jam /Marge LovedayBENCHWARMER TOO, Open Mic NightBISHOP’S EAST, Open MicCITY LIMITS CLUB, KaraokeCOPPERTOP, HDK Karaoke with HowieFLYING MONKEY ARTS CENTER, Balthrop, Alabama, Hellen Keller’s UkuleleGLASS’S COCKTAILS & GRILL (DECATUR), Karaoke w/DWHOPPER’S, Karaoke w/ Tara KearnsHUMPHREY’S BAR &GRILL, Watson and NashKAFFEEKLATSCH @ NIGHT, Charlie HowellLEE ANN’S, MJT and MarieLISA’S LOUNGE, Open MicMAC’S SPORTSBAR AND STEAKHOUSE (ATHENS), Karaoke w/ Doc RocMOORESVILLE BAR & GRILL, DJ Jeff KaraokeOLIVIA’S BAR AND GRILL, KaraokePARTNER’S BAR & GRILL, Karaoke w/ Sweet TSANDY’S ROADHOUSE (GUNTERSVILLE), KaraokeSPORTS PAGE, Chelvis and the BeanSPORTS VISION, KaraokeTHE STATION, KaraokeTHE STATION 2, Acoustics on the PatioVIEUX CARRE, Karaoke ContestVILLAGE PIZZA (DOWNTOWN ATHENS), Matt PraterVOODOO LOUNGE BAR & GRILL, Dave Anderson

Wednesday, September 223RD BASE GRILL (SOUTH PARKWAY), Dave Anderson BANDITO SOUTHSIDE, Microwave DaveBLACK WATER HATTIE’S, Open Mic Night w/ OpieCARSON’S, Open Mic Night w/ Gus HergertCAZEDORES, Karaoke NightCITY LIMITS CLUB, KaraokeCLUB RUSH, Doc RocCOFFEETREE BOOKS & BREW (See ad pg.26), Songwriter’s Jam COPPERTOP, Bike Night w/ Fat MommaFINNEGAN’S PUB, Bourbon and ShamrockFURNITURE FACTORY, Christie and AllieGENO’S PUB (DECATUR), KaraokeGLASS’S COCKTAILS & GRILL (DECATUR), Karaoke w/DWHARD DOCK CAFE (DECATUR), Scott and TomHOPPER’S, Lil’ Ed HUMPHREY’S BAR &GRILL, Kozmic Mama LAS TROJAS, EdgarLEE ANN’S, Crush IIILISA’S LOUNGE, Karaoke Ladies Night w/Doc RockMARIA BONITA GRILL AND CANTINA (DECATUR), Karaoke with DJ PollardMELLOW MUSHROOM (See ad pg.7), Jason HerndonMOODY MONDAYS, KaraokeOLIVIA’S BAR AND GRILL, Karaoke PARTNER’S BAR & GRILL, DJ Sweet T and DJ GSAM & GREG’S, Open Mic NightSANDY’S ROADHOUSE (GUNTERSVILLE), KaraokeSPORTS PAGE, Robert LeeTHE BRICK (DECATUR), Pat and the PeepsTHE STATION, Live Music/ KaraokeVIEUX CARRE, Marge LovedayVOODOO LOUNGE BAR & GRILL, James Irvin

Thursday, September 233RD BASE GRILL (SOUTH PARKWAY), Marge LovedayBANDITO SOUTHSIDE, Dave AndersonBLACK WATER HATTIE’S, Bad SubstituteCLUB RUSH, DJ RoscoCOCKTAILS, Planet 3CROSSROADS, Thomas FunctionDAILY BREW (DECATUR), Open MicFINNEGAN’S PUB, Slip JigFURNITURE FACTORY, Open Mic NightGENO’S PUB (DECATUR), KaraokeGLASS’S COCKTAILS & GRILL (DECATUR), Chad ReevesHALF TIME BAR & GRILL, Karaoke HARD DOCK CAFE (DECATUR), Donnie CoxHOG WILD SALOON, Karaoke w/ David HOPPER’S, Lil’ Ed HUMPHREY’S BAR &GRILL, CrushKAFFEEKLATSCH @ NIGHT, Dave AndersonKNIGHT MOVES, Talent Quest KaraokeKNUCKLEHEADS, Bike Night/ Live MusicLEE ANN’S, Love ChildMARIA BONITA GRILL AND CANTINA (DECATUR), Karaoke with DJ PollardMOODY MONDAYS, Open Mic NightOLIVIA’S BAR AND GRILL, Karaoke PARTNER’S BAR & GRILL, Karaoke w/Sweet TSANDY’S ROADHOUSE (GUNTERSVILLE), Karaoke ContestSPORTS PAGE, 5ive O’clock CharlieSPORTS VISION, Open Jazz Jam SessionTHE BRICK (DECATUR), BlagburnTHE DOCKS (SCOTTSBORO), Trey BrowderTHE STATION, Live Music/ KaraokeTHE STATION 2, Ladies Night with DJ

VIEUX CARRE, Karaoke w/ DJ BrandonVILLAGE PIZZA (DOWNTOWN ATHENS), Barry KayVOODOO LOUNGE BAR & GRILL, Open Mic Night

Friday, September 2411TH FRAME BAR, Karaoke53 SPORTS BAR & GRILL (HUNTSVILLE), Blackbird801 FRANKLIN (See ad pg.7), Kim and CompanyBANDITO SOUTHSIDE, Bourbon and ShamrockBENCHWARMER, KaraokeBENCHWARMER TOO, DJ PartyBIG COVE BBQ, Open Mic NightBLACK WATER HATTIE’S, Munkey’s UnkelCARSON’S, Clay and Andy AcousticCASA MONTEGO, Reggae & More with DJ Frankie I and IICOFFEETREE BOOKS & BREW (See ad pg.26), Daniel YalowitzCROSSROADS, Here Come the MummiesDAILY BREW (DECATUR), Tim TuckerEL HERRADURA, Edgar ELK’S LODGE, KaraokeFINNEGAN’S PUB, Sing Along with NancyFURNITURE FACTORY, Christina LynnGENO’S PUB (DECATUR), KaraokeGLASS’S COCKTAILS & GRILL (DECATUR), StiffHARD DOCK CAFE (DECATUR), Booty ShakersHOG WILD SALOON, BackwaterHOPPER’S, Peter and the Wolf HUMPHREY’S BAR &GRILL, Juice KNIGHT MOVES, Second Hand LincolnLEE ANN’S, Full CircleLENAE’S PLACE, KaraokeLISA’S LOUNGE, Karaoke w/T.S.MikeLOWE MILL, (See ad pg.17), Rosie Ledet and the Zydeco PlayboysMAC’S SPORTSBAR AND STEAKHOUSE (ATHENS), DJ Chris SlaytonMOODY MONDAYS, KaraokeMOORESVILLE BAR & GRILL, Jason Albert BandOLIVIA’S BAR AND GRILL, Triple XPARTNER’S BAR & GRILL, Partner’s Cabaret Show SAMMY T’S MUSIC HALL, DJ KeibotSANDY’S ROADHOUSE (GUNTERSVILLE), Karaoke ContestSPORTS PAGE, SpellbinderTHE BRICK (DECATUR), Lava LampTHE DOCKS (SCOTTSBORO), Country GraceTHE STATION, Live Music/ KaraokeTHE STEM & STEIN, Robert LeeTIP TOP CAFÉ, Johnny Atkins & Chaos BandVIEUX CARRE, The Deja Vieux Review Show w/ DJ Derek Johns

Saturday, September 2511TH FRAME BAR, Karaoke801 FRANKLIN (See ad pg.7), Melody GuyBANDITO SOUTHSIDE, Booga FunkBLACK WATER HATTIE’S, Johnny Black and the JaybirdsCASA MONTEGO, Reggae & More with DJ Frankie I and IICOFFEETREE BOOKS & BREW (See ad pg.26), Open Mic Night CROSSROADS, Hip Hop DJDAILY BREW (DECATUR), Rita Burkholder and Amy McClarley FINNEGAN’S PUB, Acoustics with Dave MerrimanFLYING MONKEY ARTS CENTER, (See ad pg.17), ToLight a Fire, Neon GrasshopperFURNITURE FACTORY, Rob AldridgeGENO’S PUB (DECATUR), KaraokeGLASS’S COCKTAILS & GRILL (DECATUR), 2 Days GoneHARD DOCK CAFE (DECATUR), Pla’StationHOG WILD SALOON, BackwaterHOPPER’S, Lil’ Ed HUMPHREY’S BAR &GRILL, Black Eyed SusanKAFFEEKLATSCH @ NIGHT, Microwave Dave and the NukesLAS TROJAS, EdgarLEE ANN’S, Second Hand LincolnLENAE’S PLACE, KaraokeLISA’S LOUNGE, Karaoke w. Mike T.S. MOODY MONDAYS, KaraokeOLIVIA’S BAR AND GRILL, Karaoke SAMMY T’S MUSIC HALL, DJ KeibotSANDY’S ROADHOUSE (GUNTERSVILLE), Karaoke ContestSPORTS PAGE, SideshowTHE BRICK (DECATUR), Black LabelTHE DOCKS (SCOTTSBORO), Scott MorganTHE STATION, Live Music/ KaraokeTHE STEM & STEIN, Captain JackTIP TOP CAFÉ, Johnny Atkins & Chaos BandVIEUX CARRE, The Deja Vieux Review Show w/ DJ Derek Johns VOODOO LOUNGE BAR & GRILL, Bob Walters Banned

Janis Joplin Pearl (Legacy Edition)

To celebrate this amazing woman’s contribution to music her greatest album, Pearl has been re-released and with the star treatment. Janis Joplin is arguably the best blues-rock singer of all time. No one can pour more emotion, feeling, and outright passion into a song than Janis. It’s as if she crammed 54 years of hard life experience into her tender 27 years.

On disc 1, not only do you get the full length album, you get alternate tracks, outtakes, and demos which is something special for the hardcore Janis fan and an education for casuals.

Disc 2 is chock full of live material from Janis Joplin’s last tour in Canada just before she passed away. All the songs are performed really well and are remastered perfectly. You can hear everything, and can almost smell the Southern Comfort on the little woman’s breath. It is much better then all her other live cds. It’s almost as if she knew she was singing these songs for the last time. Indeed, she OD’d on some uncut smack shortly after.

Janis had a voice as distinct as anyone I have ever heard. Whether you’ve ever heard the song or not you know instantly and unmistakably that Joplin wildcat scream. She imitated no one and if there’s anyone today who can imitate her, they should be doing it. Most people’s vocal cords would be shredded after the fi rst try. All of these plastic celebrity pitch-corrected, lip-synching, singing twits of today aren’t good enough to wash Janis’s drawers, if she wore any. And she may not have. She did it her way. She just didn’t do enough before she did too much.

If you’re young, or have been under a rock for 40 years and never heard Janis Joplin, do yourself a favor and listen to Pearl. You may fi nd the discs stay in your player for a long, long time.

Disc: 1 / 1. Move Over / 2. Cry Baby / 3. A Woman Left Lonely / 4. Half Moon / 5. Buried Alive in the Blues/ 6. My Baby / 7. Me and Bobby McGee / 8. Mercedes Benz / 9. Trust Me / 10. Get It While You Can / 11. Happy Birthday, John (Happy Trails) [*] / 12. Me and Bobby McGee [*][Demo Version] / 13. Move Over [Alternate Version][Alternate Take][#][*] / 14. Cry Baby [Alternate Version][Alternate Take][*] / 15. My Baby [Alternate Version][Alternate Take][#] / 16. Pearl [#][*][Instrumental] /

Disc: 2 / 1. Tell Mama [Live] / 2. Half Moon [Live] / 3. Move Over [Live] / 4. Maybe [Live][#] / 5. Summertime [Live][#] / 6. Little Girl Blue [Live] / 7. That’s Rock ‘n Roll [Live][#] / 8. Try (Just a Little Bit Harder) [Live][#] / 9. Kozmic Blues [Live] / 10. Piece of My Heart [Live][#] / 11. Cry Baby [Live][# / 12. Get It While You Can [Live] / 13. Ball and Chain [Live]

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Sunday, September 26BANDITO SOUTHSIDE, Red Headed Step ChildBLACK WATER HATTIE’S, BoogafunkCASA MONTEGO, Devere Pride HOPPER’S, Karaoke w/ Tara KearnsKAFFEEKLATSCH @ NIGHT, Sunday Blues Jam hosted by Freddy Earl and the Blues MercenariesOLIVIA’S BAR AND GRILL, Karaoke PARTNER’S BAR & GRILL, Karaoke w/ MichaelSPORTS PAGE, MargeSPORTS VISION, Love Jones, the experience, featuring Planet 3VIEUX CARRE, The Deja Vieux Review Show w/Open MicVOODOO LOUNGE BAR & GRILL, Karaoke with DJ Brandon Mac

Monday, September 27BANDITO SOUTHSIDE, Tuesday’s HangoverBLACK WATER HATTIE’S, Karaoke w/ HowieCITY LIMITS CLUB, KaraokeGENO’S PUB (DECATUR), KaraokeGLASS’S COCKTAILS & GRILL (DECATUR), Karaoke w/DWHUMPHREY’S BAR &GRILL, Open Mic - Microwave DaveKAFFEEKLATSCH @ NIGHT, Acoustic Open Mic hosted by Greg RowellSANDY’S ROADHOUSE (GUNTERSVILLE), KaraokeSPORTS PAGE, Dave AndersonTHE STATION 2, Blues on the PatioVOODOO LOUNGE BAR & GRILL, Austin Jennings

Tuesday, September 28BANDITO SOUTHSIDE, Jazz Jam /Marge LovedayBENCHWARMER TOO, Open Mic NightBISHOP’S EAST, Open MicCITY LIMITS CLUB, KaraokeCOPPERTOP, HDK Karaoke with HowieGLASS’S COCKTAILS & GRILL (DECATUR), Karaoke w/DWHOPPER’S, Karaoke w/ Tara KearnsHUMPHREY’S BAR &GRILL, Melody GuyKAFFEEKLATSCH @ NIGHT, Charlie HowellLEE ANN’S, Rudy MockabeeLISA’S LOUNGE, Open Mic MAC’S SPORTSBAR AND STEAKHOUSE (ATHENS), Karaoke w/ Doc RocMOORESVILLE BAR & GRILL, DJ Jeff KaraokeOLIVIA’S BAR AND GRILL, KaraokePARTNER’S BAR & GRILL, Karaoke w/Sweet TSANDY’S ROADHOUSE (GUNTERSVILLE), KaraokeSPORTS PAGE, Chelvis and the BeanSPORTS VISION, KaraokeTHE STATION, KaraokeTHE STATION 2, Acoustics on the PatioVIEUX CARRE, Karaoke ContestVILLAGE PIZZA (DOWNTOWN ATHENS), Matt PraterVOODOO LOUNGE BAR & GRILL, Dave Anderson

Wednesday, September 293RD BASE GRILL (SOUTH PARKWAY), Dave Anderson BANDITO SOUTHSIDE, Microwave DaveBLACK WATER HATTIE’S, Open Mic Night w/ OpieCARSON’S, Open Mic w/ Jonathan CarterCAZEDORES, Karaoke NightCITY LIMITS CLUB, KaraokeCLUB RUSH, Doc RocCOFFEETREE BOOKS & BREW (See ad pg.26), Songwriter’s Jam COPPERTOP, Bike Night w/ Live MusicFINNEGAN’S PUB, Bourbon and ShamrockFURNITURE FACTORY, Redd LettersGENO’S PUB (DECATUR), KaraokeGLASS’S COCKTAILS & GRILL (DECATUR), Karaoke w/DWHARD DOCK CAFE (DECATUR), AlibiHOPPER’S, Lil’ Ed HUMPHREY’S BAR &GRILL, JuiceLAS TROJAS, EdgarLEE ANN’S, Johnny Collier BandLISA’S LOUNGE, Karaoke Ladies Night w/Doc RockMARIA BONITA GRILL AND CANTINA (DECATUR), Karaoke with DJ PollardMELLOW MUSHROOM (See ad pg.7), Austin JenningsMOODY MONDAYS, KaraokeOLIVIA’S BAR AND GRILL, Karaoke PARTNER’S BAR & GRILL, DJ Sweet T and DJ GSAM & GREG’S, Open Mic NightSANDY’S ROADHOUSE (GUNTERSVILLE), Karaoke ContestSPORTS PAGE, Eureka FranklinTHE BRICK (DECATUR), Tim TuckerTHE STATION, Live Music/ KaraokeVIEUX CARRE, Marge LovedayVOODOO LOUNGE BAR & GRILL, James Irvin

Thursday, September 303RD BASE GRILL (SOUTH PARKWAY), Marge LovedayBANDITO SOUTHSIDE, Dave AndersonBLACK WATER HATTIE’S, Two Days GoneCLUB RUSH, DJ RoscoCOCKTAILS, Planet 3CROSSROADS, The Last StrawDAILY BREW (DECATUR), Open Mic NightFINNEGAN’S PUB, Slip JigFURNITURE FACTORY, Open Mic NightGENO’S PUB (DECATUR), KaraokeGLASS’S COCKTAILS & GRILL (DECATUR), Chad ReevesHALF TIME BAR & GRILL, Karaoke HARD DOCK CAFE (DECATUR), Scott and TomHOG WILD SALOON, Karaoke w/ David HOPPER’S, Lil’ Ed HUMPHREY’S BAR &GRILL, Marge at LargeKAFFEEKLATSCH @ NIGHT, Dave AndersonKNIGHT MOVES, Talent Quest KaraokeKNUCKLEHEADS, Bike Night/ Live MusicLEE ANN’S, Shawna P. and Adam Tyler BrownMARIA BONITA GRILL AND CANTINA (DECATUR), Karaoke with DJ PollardMOODY MONDAYS, Open Mic NightOLIVIA’S BAR AND GRILL, KaraokePARTNER’S BAR & GRILL, Karaoke w/Sweet TSAMMY T’S MUSIC HALL, DJ KeibotSANDY’S ROADHOUSE (GUNTERSVILLE), Karaoke ContestSPORTS PAGE, 5ive O’clock CharlieSPORTS VISION, Open Jazz Jam SessionTHE BRICK (DECATUR), Live MusicTHE DOCKS (SCOTTSBORO), Trey BrowderTHE STATION, Live Music/ KaraokeTHE STATION 2, Ladies Night with DJVIEUX CARRE, Karaoke w/ DJ BrandonVILLAGE PIZZA (DOWNTOWN ATHENS), Barry KayVOODOO LOUNGE BAR & GRILL, Open Mic

Friday, October 111TH FRAME BAR, Karaoke801 FRANKLIN (See ad pg.7), ShametownBANDITO SOUTHSIDE, Scott MorganBENCHWARMER, KaraokeBENCHWARMER TOO, DJ PartyBLACK WATER HATTIE’S, SpellbinderCASA MONTEGO, Reggae & More with DJ Frankie I and IICOFFEETREE BOOKS & BREW (See ad pg.26), Angela McKinney and her Mighty Small BandCOPPERTOP, LaGrangeCROSSROADS, 1st FridaysDAILY BREW (DECATUR), Brett MosleyEL HERRADURA, Edgar ELK’S LODGE, KaraokeFINNEGAN’S PUB, Sing Along with NancyFURNITURE FACTORY, Live MusicGENO’S PUB (DECATUR), KaraokeGLASS’S COCKTAILS & GRILL (DECATUR), StiffHARD DOCK CAFE (DECATUR), Joseph Baldwin BandHOG WILD SALOON, BonafideHOPPER’S, Peter and the Wolf HUMPHREY’S BAR &GRILL, Kozmic Mama KNIGHT MOVES, Lee GibsonLENAE’S PLACE, KaraokeLISA’S LOUNGE, Karaoke w/T.S.MikeLOWE MILL, (See ad pg.17), Joshua Irwin (from The Golden Ticket – Nashville) MAC’S SPORTSBAR AND STEAKHOUSE (ATHENS), DJ Chris SlaytonMOODY MONDAYS, KaraokeMOORESVILLE BAR & GRILL, Live MusicOLIVIA’S BAR AND GRILL, Bone DryPARTNER’S BAR & GRILL, Partner’s Cabaret Show SAMMY T’S MUSIC HALL, DJ KeibotSANDY’S ROADHOUSE (GUNTERSVILLE), Karaoke ContestSPORTS PAGE, Zippy’s BandSPORTS VISION, Tim WilliamsTHE BRICK (DECATUR), Roosevelt FranklinTHE DOCKS (SCOTTSBORO), Live MusicTHE STATION, Live Music/ KaraokeTHE STEM & STEIN, Seducing AliceTIP TOP CAFÉ, Johnny Atkins & Chaos BandVIEUX CARRE, The Deja Vieux Review Show w/ DJ Derek Johns Vieux Review Show VOODOO LOUNGE BAR & GRILL, CO Jones

Saturday, October 211TH FRAME BAR, Karaoke801 FRANKLIN (See ad pg.7), Shane WilsonBANDITO SOUTHSIDE, Dave AndersonBLACK WATER HATTIE’S, James JohnsonCASA MONTEGO, Reggae & More with DJ Frankie I and IICOFFEETREE BOOKS & BREW (See ad pg.26), Fred Roberts




COPPERTOP, Carter GCROSSROADS, Hip Hop DJ Coming Home PartyDAILY BREW (DECATUR), No SugarFINNEGAN’S PUB, Acoustics with Dave MerrimanFLYING MONKEY ARTS CENTER, (See ad pg.17), Chicken Little, Little Fish, Hellen Keller’s UkuleleFURNITURE FACTORY, Live MusicGENO’S PUB (DECATUR), KaraokeGLASS’S COCKTAILS & GRILL (DECATUR), 2 Days GoneHARD DOCK CAFE (DECATUR), 4 on the FloorHOG WILD SALOON, Bonafi deHOPPER’S, Peter and the Wolf HUMPHREY’S BAR &GRILL, The Big TastiesLAS TROJAS, EdgarLENAE’S PLACE, KaraokeLISA’S LOUNGE, Karaoke w/Mike T.S.MOODY MONDAYS, KaraokeOLIVIA’S BAR AND GRILL, Karaoke SAMMY T’S MUSIC HALL, DJ KeibotSANDY’S ROADHOUSE (GUNTERSVILLE), KaraokeSPORTS PAGE, Blood River

SPORTS VISION, KAYO Band featuring Kelley O’NealTHE BRICK (DECATUR), Shawna P. and the Earth Funk TribeTHE STATION, Live Music/ KaraokeTHE STEM & STEIN, Jim CavendarTIP TOP CAFÉ, Johnny Atkins & Chaos BandVIEUX CARRE, The Deja Vieux Review Show w/ DJ Derek Johns Vieux Review Show VOODOO LOUNGE BAR & GRILL, The Handlers

Sunday, October 3BANDITO SOUTHSIDE, Red Headed Step ChildBLACK WATER HATTIE’S, C.O. JonesCASA MONTEGO, Devere Pride HOPPER’S, Karaoke w/ Tara KearnsKAFFEEKLATSCH @ NIGHT, Sunday Blues Jam hosted by Freddy Earl and the Blues MercenariesOLIVIA’S BAR AND GRILL, Karaoke PARTNER’S BAR & GRILL, Karaoke w/ MichaelSPORTSVISION, Planet 3 & DJ Jody JoeVIEUX CARRE, The Deja Vieux Review Show w/ Open Mic Night VOODOO LOUNGE BAR & GRILL, Karaoke with DJ Brandon Mac

Monday, October 4BANDITO SOUTHSIDE, Tuesday’s HangoverBLACK WATER HATTIE’S, Karaoke w/ HowieCITY LIMITS CLUB, KaraokeGENO’S PUB (DECATUR), KaraokeGLASS’S COCKTAILS & GRILL (DECATUR), Karaoke w/DWHUMPHREY’S BAR &GRILL, Open Mic-MargeKAFFEEKLATSCH @ NIGHT, Acoustic Open Mic hosted by Greg RowellSANDY’S ROADHOUSE (GUNTERSVILLE), KaraokeSPORTS PAGE, Dave AndersonTHE STATION 2, Blues on the PatioVOODOO LOUNGE BAR & GRILL, Tim Tucker

Tuesday, October 5BANDITO SOUTHSIDE, Jazz Jam /Marge LovedayBENCHWARMER TOO, Open Mic NightBISHOP’S EAST, Open MicCITY LIMITS CLUB, KaraokeCOPPERTOP, HDK Karaoke with HowieGLASS’S COCKTAILS & GRILL (DECATUR), Karaoke w/DWHOPPER’S, Karaoke w/ Tara KearnsHUMPHREY’S BAR &GRILL, Melody GuyKAFFEEKLATSCH @ NIGHT, Charlie Howell

LISA’S LOUNGE, Open Mic MAC’S SPORTSBAR AND STEAKHOUSE (ATHENS), Karaoke w/ Doc RocMOORESVILLE BAR & GRILL, DJ Jeff KaraokeOLIVIA’S BAR AND GRILL, KaraokePARTNER’S BAR & GRILL, Karaoke w/Sweet TSPORTS PAGE, Chelvis and the BeanSPORTS VISION, KaraokeTHE STATION, KaraokeTHE STATION 2, Acoustics on the PatioVIEUX CARRE, Karaoke ContestVILLAGE PIZZA (DOWNTOWN ATHENS), Matt PraterVOODOO LOUNGE BAR & GRILL, Dave Anderson

Wednesday, October 63RD BASE GRILL (SOUTH PARKWAY), Dave Anderson BANDITO SOUTHSIDE, Microwave DaveBLACK WATER HATTIE’S, Open Mic Night w/ OpieCARSON’S, Open MicCAZEDORES, Karaoke NightCITY LIMITS CLUB, KaraokeCLUB RUSH, Doc RocCOFFEETREE BOOKS & BREW (See ad pg.26), Songwriter’s Jam COPPERTOP, Bike Night w/ Live MusicFINNEGAN’S PUB, Bourbon and ShamrockFLYING MONKEY ARTS CENTER, (See ad pg.17), Shotgun Party, Dark Dark DarkFURNITURE FACTORY, Live MusicGENO’S PUB (DECATUR), KaraokeGLASS’S COCKTAILS & GRILL (DECATUR), Karaoke w/DWHARD DOCK CAFE (DECATUR), Barry & EddieHOPPER’S, Lil’ Ed HUMPHREY’S BAR &GRILL, Lukas Nelson and The Promise of the RealLAS TROJAS, EdgarLISA’S LOUNGE, Karaoke Ladies Night w/Doc RockMARIA BONITA GRILL AND CANTINA (DECATUR), Karaoke with DJ PollardMELLOW MUSHROOM (See ad pg.7), MargeMOODY MONDAYS, KaraokeOLIVIA’S BAR AND GRILL, Karaoke PARTNER’S BAR & GRILL, DJ Sweet T and DJ GSAM & GREG’S, Open Mic NightSANDY’S ROADHOUSE (GUNTERSVILLE), KaraokeSPORTS PAGE, Dale DrinkardTHE BRICK (DECATUR), Mike RobertsTHE STATION, Live Music/ KaraokeVIEUX CARRE, Marge LovedayVOODOO LOUNGE BAR & GRILL, James Irvin

Thursday, October 73RD BASE GRILL (SOUTH PARKWAY), Marge LovedayBANDITO SOUTHSIDE, Dave AndersonBLACK WATER HATTIE’S, Sad Thad and CompanyCARSON’S, Live MusicCOCKTAILS, Planet 3CROSSROADS, Toy ShopDAILY BREW (DECATUR), Open Mic NightFINNEGAN’S PUB, Slip JigFURNITURE FACTORY, Open Mic NightGENO’S PUB (DECATUR), KaraokeGLASS’S COCKTAILS & GRILL (DECATUR), Chad ReevesHALF TIME BAR & GRILL, Karaoke HARD DOCK CAFE (DECATUR), Preston GrammerHOG WILD SALOON, Karaoke w/ David HOPPER’S, Lil’ Ed HUMPHREY’S BAR &GRILL, Treo El CaminoKAFFEEKLATSCH @ NIGHT, Dave AndersonKNIGHT MOVES, Talent Quest KaraokeKNUCKLEHEADS, Bike Night/ Live MusicMARIA BONITA GRILL AND CANTINA (DECATUR), Karaoke with DJ PollardMOODY MONDAYS, Open Mic NightOLIVIA’S BAR AND GRILL, Karaoke PARTNER’S BAR & GRILL, Karaoke w/ Sweet TSAMMY T’S MUSIC HALL, DJ KeibotSANDY’S ROADHOUSE (GUNTERSVILLE), Karaoke ContestSPORTS PAGE, 5ive O’clock CharlieSPORTS VISION, Open Jazz Jam SessionTHE BRICK (DECATUR), Live MusicTHE DOCKS (SCOTTSBORO), Trey BrowderTHE STATION, Live Music/ KaraokeTHE STATION 2, Ladies Night with DJVIEUX CARRE, Karaoke w/ DJ BrandonVILLAGE PIZZA (DOWNTOWN ATHENS), Barry KayVOODOO LOUNGE BAR & GRILL, Open Mic Night

Friday, October 811TH FRAME BAR, Karaoke801 FRANKLIN (See ad pg.7), Jonathan LairdBANDITO SOUTHSIDE, SilverstreakBENCHWARMER, KaraokeBENCHWARMER TOO, DJ PartyBIG COVE BBQ, Open Mic NightBLACK WATER HATTIE’S, RelayerCARSON’S, Live MusicCASA MONTEGO, Reggae & More with DJ Frankie I and IICOFFEETREE BOOKS & BREW (See ad pg.26), Jesse SmithDAILY BREW (DECATUR), Mike PyleEL HERRADURA, Edgar ELK’S LODGE, KaraokeFINNEGAN’S PUB, Sing Along with NancyFLYING MONKEY ARTS CENTER, (See ad pg.17), Fistful of Beard, The Slow Death, Super Nice BrosFURNITURE FACTORY, Live MusicGENO’S PUB (DECATUR), KaraokeGLASS’S COCKTAILS & GRILL (DECATUR), StiffHARD DOCK CAFE (DECATUR), Shawna P & The Earth Funk TribeHOG WILD SALOON, Bonafi deHOPPER’S, Peter and the Wolf HUMPHREY’S BAR &GRILL, The CompromiseKNIGHT MOVES, Whiskey StraightLENAE’S PLACE, KaraokeLISA’S LOUNGE, Karaoke w/T.S.MikeLOWE MILL, (See ad pg.17), Pat Huggins and A Damn Good Band MAC’S SPORTSBAR AND STEAKHOUSE (ATHENS), DJ Chris SlaytonMOODY MONDAYS, KaraokeOLIVIA’S BAR AND GRILL, Live MusicPARTNER’S BAR & GRILL, Partner’s Cabaret Show SAMMY T’S MUSIC HALL, DJ KeibotSANDY’S ROADHOUSE (GUNTERSVILLE), Karaoke ContestSPORTS PAGE, Tuco’s PistolTHE BRICK (DECATUR), Frankie VelvetTHE DOCKS (SCOTTSBORO), LaSalleTHE STATION, Live Music/ KaraokeTIP TOP CAFÉ, Johnny Atkins & Chaos BandVIEUX CARRE, The Deja Vieux Review Show w/ DJ Derek JohnsVOODOO LOUNGE BAR & GRILL, Toy Shop

Saturday, October 911TH FRAME BAR, Karaoke801 FRANKLIN (See ad pg.7), Live MusicBANDITO SOUTHSIDE, Full CircleBLACK WATER HATTIE’S, CancerslugCASA MONTEGO, Reggae & More with DJ Frankie I and IICOFFEETREE BOOKS & BREW (See ad pg.26), Open Mic Night COPPERTOP, Physco Hillbillies




REGIONAL CONCERTS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CONCERTS ATLANTA September 16, M.I.A., The Tabernacle September 21, Jimmy Eat World, Center Stage Theatre September 24-25, Widespread Panic, Verizon Amphitheatre at Encore Park September 25, Jamey Johnson, Wild Bills September 28, Alice in Chains, Aaron’s Amphitheatre September 29, Rush, Verizon Amphitheatre at Encore Park October 1, Slayer and Megadeth with Anthrax, Gwinnett Center October 2, How Sweet the Sound, Phillips Arena Verizon October 2, Third Day, TobyMac, Michael W Smith, Max Lucado, Verizon Amphitheatre at Encore Park October 3, Project 961 Family Reunion, Verizon Amphitheatre at Encore Park October 5, The National, Fox Theatre October 6, Light Dreams and Nightmares Tour featuring Drake, Fox Theatre October 7, David Sedaris, Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center October 9, Drive By Truckers, Buckhead Theatre October 10, Crystal Gayle, Festival Hall October 15, Indigo Girls, Buckhead Theatre October 27, Carrie Underwood, Gwinnett Center

BIRMINGHAM September 17, George Strait and Reba w/ Leanne Womack, BJCC Arena September 20, Kings of Leon, Verizon Wireless Center September 30, Sugarland, Verizon Wireless Center October 1, Hank Williams Jr., BJCC Arena October 1, Mani Marley, Verizon Wireless Center October 10, Daniel Tosh, BJCC Concert Hall

HUNTSVILLE September 19, Saved and Playin’ Church, VBCC Concert Hall September 24, Rosie Ledet and the Zydeco Playboys, Lowe Mill Back Dock October 9, Chris Tomlin, VBCC Arena October 22, Jim Parker’s Songwriters Series, VBCC Playhouse

MEMPHIS September 18, Frankie Valli, Orpheum Theatre September 24, Jerry Seinfeld, Orpheum Theatre September 30, The Black Crowes, Mudd Island Amphitheatre October 22, Carrie Underwood, Fed Ex Forum

NASHVILLE September 22, Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Ryman Auditorium September 28, Stars for Second Harvest feat, Craig Wiseman and friends, Ryman Auditorium October 1, Sheryl Crow, Ryman Auditorium October 3, The National, Ryman Auditorium October 4-6, Widespread Panic, Ryman Auditorium October 7, 38 Special, Wildhorse Saloon October 8, Sara Bareilles, Ryman Auditorium October 9, Chris Isaak, Ryman Auditorium October 13, Carrie Underwood, Bridgestone Arena October 13, Michael Franti w/ Spearhead and Mat Kearney, Ryman Auditorium October 20, Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie, Nashville Municipal Auditorium October 20-21, Don Williams, Ryman Auditorium October 21, Sister Hazel, Wildhorse Saloon October 29-30, Avett Brothers, Ryman Auditorium

Thursday, September 16There will be an Artist Talk with Jaeme Case at the Lowe Mill 3rd Floor. IT will be from 6-7pm. For more information, go to www.lowemill.net. (See ad pg.7) The Huntsville Museum of Art’s Museum Academy will offer art classes for children age 3 through eighth grade in ceramics, drawing, and painting. High school and adult students can enjoy classes in ceramics, oil and egg tempera painting, and wire and bead jewelry. Fall classes begin at the end of September and run until early December. To register call, 256-535-4350, ext.222 or go to www.hsvmuseum.org.

Bridge Street Town Centre and SOCA Galleria will have a silent auction at 6pm in the lobby of the Monaco Pictures. The auction will be vibrant and beautiful canvases that were created during Fashion Week in the SOCA Galleria. For more information, go to www.bridgestreethuntsville.com.

The Huntsville Botanical Gardens will have Tremendous Treehouses now through September 30th. For more information go to www.hsvbg.org or call 256-430-3571.

Athens Limestone Hospitals Foundation 13th Annual Crystal Cup Golf Tournament will be at Canebrake Championship Golf Course. For more information go to www.athensplus.com/13thannualcrystalcup.htm There will be a Fixed Gear bicycle ride behind Bicycles Etc. at 7pm every Thursday night. This is a casual, fun paced social ride that usually ends with beer and/or burritos. For more information, go to www.twofivefix.blogspot.com

The Huntsville Botanical Gardens will have Scarecrow Trails now through October. For more information go to www.hsvbg.org or call 256-430-3571

Burritt Museum will have the exhibit 55 Years of Burritt Museum now through October. For more information, go to www.burrittonthemountain.com

Sci-Quest, Hands-on Science Center will have a new exhibit Space: A Journey to Our Future. It is one of the largest touring exhibits ever produced on space exploration. This exhibit will be at Sci-Quest until January. For more information, go to www.sci-quest.org or call 256-837-0606 for current information.

There will be a Fixed Gear bicycle ride behind Bicycles Etc. at 7pm every Thursday night. This is a casual, fun paced social ride that usually ends with beer and/or burritos. For more information, go to www.twofivefix.blogspot.com

The Summer Exhibit, Ascribing Artists will be at the Church of the Nativity, in the Banister Room. It will be there through September. For more information, go to www.AscribingArtists.blogspot.com or www.nativity.dioala.org.

The Huntsville Botanical Gardens will have Tremendous Treehouses now through September 30th. For more information go to www.hsvbg.org or call 256-430-3571

September 16-19Oktoberfest will be at the Redstone Arsenal Activity Field. There will be German fare, and plenty of German spirits. For more information, call 256-876-5232.

The Merrimack Hall will have the play Upon Their Shoulders, the Merrimack Story, this weekend. The play, dramatizes actual events that occurred in Merrimack Mill Village and using rare photographs and film footage, the play traces the lives of three young boys beginning in 1911. Tickets are $30 for adults. For more information, go to www.merrimackhall.com. (See ad pg.12)

Theatre Huntsville opens their 14th season with the play A Few Good Men. Tickets are $17 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. It will be Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm, at the Von Braun Center Playhouse. For more information, go to www.theatrehsv.org. (See ad pg.14)

Friday, September 17 There will be Singing on the Square in downtown Athens, from 6pm until 8pm. Tonight’s performers will be Just Down the Road and Piney Creek. For more information, call 256-232-5411.

Sci-Quest, Hands-on Science Center will host Parents’ Night Out from 5:30 until 9pm. Parents can drop their children off at Sci-Quest where they will enjoy dinner, science activities, and time with Sci-Quest’s hands-on exhibits. This event is for children ages 4-12. Admission is $20 for the first child and $15 for each additional child in the same household. For more information call 256-837-0606 or go to www.sci-quest.org.

Athens State University will celebrate Constitution Day at 11am. The University will host a guest lecture by Dr. Daniel Driesbach from American University in Washington, D.C. For more information, go to www.athensplus.com/asu_constitutionday.htm September 17-18The 10th Ole Timey Craft & Bluegrass Festival at Paint Rock Valley Lodge & Retreat, County Road 9, in Estillfork, AL. There will be bluegrass & country music all day. Southern comfort food and fixing’s including pinto beans & cornbread, and barbeque. There is an admission charge for this event. For more information, call Edlie or Vivian Prince at 256 -776-9411 or 256- 776-4576.

The Decatur Homecoming Celebration will be coinciding with annual Riverfest this year. The city of Decatur will unveil a historic marker celebrating the heritage of Ingalls Harbor and its future as a world-class entertainment venue and will officially break ground on the new 25,000-square-foot pavilion, kicking off the Decatur Homecoming Celebration and a weekend of fun, food, and fellowship. The unveiling is set for 12pm. The Decatur Homecoming Celebration coincides with the 16th annual Riverfest which is set to begin at 10am on Friday, and continues throughout the day on Saturday. Ingalls Harbor is located on the banks of the Tennessee River at 701 Market Street Northwest in Decatur. For more information about these events, go to www.decaturjaycees.com or www.decaturcvb.org.

The Whole Backstage Theatre in Guntersville will have, Peter Pan a Musical Adaption for Kids. It will be at Snead College. For more information, go to www.wholebackstage.com or go to whole backstage face book page.

September 17-19The NEACA Fall Craft Show will be at the VBC South Hall. There is no admission charge for this event. For more information, call 256- 883-2199 or go to www.neaca.org.

The Renaissance Theatre presents the play Communion. It will be at the Renaissance Theatre in Huntsville. It will be Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2:30pm. For more information, call 256-536-3117 or go to www.renaissancetheatre.net.

September 17-25The largest Racking Horse Show in the United States will be at the Morgan County Celebration Arena located at 67 Horse Center Road (off Highway 67 East) in Decatur. Shows are held nightly at 6pm, except on Wednesday when show time begins at 5:30pm. For more information go to www.rackinghorse.com or contact the RHBAA at 256-353-7225.

Saturday, September 18Spring City Cycling Club is having their 26th Annual All-You-Can-Eat Century Bike Ride on Sep 18 with scenic routes of 38-108 miles. For more informationgo to www.springcity.org/century

There will be a Contra Dance with live music by Footloose and calling by Robert Cromartie. It will be in the gym of Faith Presbyterian, in Huntsville. The dance will be from 8-11pm with a workshop at 7:30pm. For more information, go to http://secontra.com/NACDS.html for more info or call 837-0656.

Whitesburg Baptist Church will have the Love Worth Fighting For tour featuring Kirk Cameron and Warren Barfield. The event has two sessions – an afternoon matinee session from 1 - 4:30 p.m. and an evening session beginning at 7 - 10:30 p.m. To order your tickets, visit www.FeedYourFaith.org. Tickets range from $17.50 to $35 each and are available as reserved seats or general admission for singles, couples, and groups of 10 or more.

CROSSROADS, The Whigs / The Futurebirds / Liquid CaravanDAILY BREW (DECATUR), A Band Named SueFINNEGAN’S PUB, Acoustics with Dave MerrimanFLYING MONKEY ARTS CENTER, Fistful of Beard, The Slow Death, Super Nice BrosFURNITURE FACTORY, Rob AldridgeGENO’S PUB (DECATUR), KaraokeGLASS’S COCKTAILS & GRILL (DECATUR), 2 Days GoneHARD DOCK CAFE (DECATUR), Bar FliesHOG WILD SALOON, BonafideHOPPER’S, Peter and the Wolf HUMPHREY’S BAR &GRILL, Ryan Griffin BandLAS TROJAS, EdgarLENAE’S PLACE, KaraokeLISA’S LOUNGE, Karaoke w/ Mike D.S.MOODY MONDAYS, KaraokeOLIVIA’S BAR AND GRILL, Karaoke SAMMY T’S MUSIC HALL, DJ KeibotSANDY’S ROADHOUSE (GUNTERSVILLE), Karaoke ContestSPORTS PAGE, UglistickSPORTS VISION, Planet 3 & DJ Jody JoeTHE BRICK (DECATUR), Rollin’ in the HayTHE DOCKS (SCOTTSBORO), Country GraceTHE STATION, Live Music/ KaraokeTHE STEM & STEIN, SurgeTIP TOP CAFÉ, Johnny Atkins & Chaos BandVIEUX CARRE, The Deja Vieux Review Show w/ DJ Derek JohnsVOODOO LOUNGE BAR & GRILL, Dawn Osbourne

Sunday, October 10BANDITO SOUTHSIDE, Red Headed Step ChildBLACK WATER HATTIE’S, Hot Rod OtisCASA MONTEGO, Devere Pride KAFFEEKLATSCH @ NIGHT, Sunday Blues Jam hosted

by Freddy Earl and the Blues Mercenaries OLIVIA’S BAR AND GRILL, Karaoke PARTNER’S BAR & GRILL, Karaoke w/ MichaelVIEUX CARRE, The Deja Vieux Review Show Open Mic NightVOODOO LOUNGE BAR & GRILL, Karaoke w/ DJ Brandon Mac


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Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real will be perform-ing on Wednesday night, October 6 at Humphrey’s Bar & Grill in downtown Huntsville. The band has opened shows for B.B. King, Dave Matthews Band, Blues Traveler and Toots & The Maytals and played such events as Denver’s Mile High Festival. To check them out before the show go to www.promiseofthe-real.com


The Huntsville Ghost Walk will begin at the Harrison Brothers Hardware Store promptly at 6 pm. Admission is $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for children 12 and under. For more information call 256-509-3940 or go to huntsvilleghostwalk.com. Tickets are sold in advance at Harrison Brothers.

The Land Trust’s Moon Over Three Caves Dancewill be at Three Caves at the base of Monte Sano. The entertainment will be by local favorite Juice and dinner will be provided by Carrabba’s Italian Grill. Individual tickets are $62.50 per person (Land Trust Member price is $55 with a limit of four tickets.) For more information call 256-534-5263 or go to www.landtrust.com. There is limited seating and event usually sells out.

I race because I CARE 5K will be at New Hope Middle School in New Hope, Alabama. It will begin at 8am. For more information, go to www.thecarecenter.us.

Boom Days celebrates the cultural heritage of Fort Payne, Alabama, and is one of the most well attended events of the year. It is held in downtown Fort Payneand features arts, crafts, fi ne art, and lots of music, food, and downright fun. Vendor application forms are downloadable at www.boomdays.org.

The Nativity Choir presents the 2nd annual Pastiche: Desserts for All the Senses. It will begin at 7:30pm. Join us for An Eclectic Evening of Entertainment and Edibles in Ridley Hall at the Church of the Nativity, 208 Eustis Avenue, Huntsville. Tickets are $15.00 per person and can be purchased at the church offi ce. For more information 256-533-2455 or www.nativity-hsv.org

The “Living Proof” Live Simulcast with Beth Moore will be shown at Asbury UMC. Doors will open at 8am and the broadcast will begin at 9:30am and conclude at 4pm. For more information, call 256-837-0365 or go to, http://www.asburyumcmadison.com.

The Flying Monkey Theatre, Hot Rock Hollow Dinner Concert will be from 5pm - 7pm. For more information, go to www.fl yingmonkeyarts.org. (See ad pg.7)

The Monte Sano Art Show will be from 9am until 5pm. It will be in the Picnic Area at the Monte Sano State Park. There will be regional artists, live music and food. For more information, call 256-361-4960.(See ad pg.18)

The 30th Annual Hartselle Depot Days Festival will begin at 8am in Hartselle, Alabama. The 20th annual car, truck & motorcycle show, 5K & 1-mile fun run, craft show, karaoke contest, children’s art show, children’s rides and games, antique tractor & gasoline engine show, live music and more are some the activities for this year’s event. For more information, call theHartselle Chamber of Commerce at 256-773-4370.

September 18-25The 22nd Annual Eva Frontier Days will this week in Eva, Alabama. The week-long event kicks off with a beauty pageant Saturday, September 18, 10am, at Journey Church. Admission is $3 per person. Other events throughout the week include: Greased pig chase, frog jumping contest, live music, hayrides, Antique tractor show and car show, and much more. For more information, visit evafrontierdays.org or call 256.796.7023 or 256.796.6981.

Sunday, September 19Come fl y with Madison United Methodist Church, 127 Church Street, Madison. (the third Sunday of each month in 2010) from 1:30 - 4 pm, inside the MUMC Christian LifeCenter Aerodrome. Free for all ages. Bring your small electric R/C planes and helicopters and fl y, or learn to fl y on the FSOne fl ight simulator. For more information call Jim Marconnet at (256) 772-3946 or visit http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=898132.

Bicycle Polo is played every Sunday at 4pm at the corner of Lincoln/Holmes in downtown Huntsville. More details are available at the facebook page for Huntsville Bicycle Polo.

Come play Scrabble every Sunday from 3-6pm for Tournament Style Play at ADRS, located at 3000 Johnson Road in Huntsville. For more information email [email protected] or go to meetup.com

September 19-24The Great American Dine Out - Take a Bite Out of Childhood Hunger will be at participating Bridge Street Restaurants. Dine out with us during Share Our Strength’s Great American Dine Out® and you’ll be

helping end childhood hunger in America. For more information, go to GreatAmericanDineOut.org.

Monday, September 20There will be a gala event from 5pm until 7pm at the Limestone County Event Center, located at 114 W. Pryor St., Athens, AL 35611. Proceeds benefi t the library foundation and a new library for the community. For more information contact the library staff at 256-232-1233.

The Monaco Theatre will have Movies for Momsevery at 11am. It is designed to provide mothers with infants an opportunity to see one of the latest movie releases at a great value. For more information, go to www.monacopicturesusa.com. (See ad pg.22)

Tuesday, September 21The Dance Club presents the best in ballroom dancingevery Tuesday night at Roller Time skating rink, 707 Arcadia Circle with free lessons (East and West Coast Swing) beginning at 7:30pm and dancing continuing until 10:15pm. The cost is $5 for regular and $3 for students. For more information email to Muriel email to [email protected].

Sam and Greg’s Pizza and Gelato Café will have Improv Games every Tuesday night. It is located downtown on the square, in Huntsville. It will be at 7:30pm. Tickets are $5. For more information, go to www. face2faceimprov.com

Wednesday, September 22There will be Shag Dance Lessons held at Hog Wildevery Wednesday night from 6:30pm to 7:30pm, with dancing continuing until 8:30pm. The lessons are free and partners are not required. For more information, contact 256-533-7446 or go to www.hogwildcountry.

Thursday, September 23The Huntsville Traditional Music Association will have its monthly Coffeehouse at the Old Country Church at Burritt on the Mountain. The performers tonight will be Jeff and Vida. It will be from 7-9pm. For more information, go to www.www.hsvcoffeehouse.com.

The Lowe Mill downstairs, will have an ART Law workshop “Copyright and Trademark Basics”. Admission is $15. For more information contact Gina Hurst at 256-361-4960 or [email protected] www.lowemill.net. (See ad pg.7)

September 23-24The Renaissance Theatre presents the play The Ax. It will be at the Renaissance Theatre in Huntsville at 8pm. For more information, call 256-536-3117 or go to www.renaissancetheatre.net.

September 24-25Neil Simon’s, God’s Favorite Comedy will be at 2pm. For more information, call the WBS offi ce at 256- 582-SHOW (7469).

There will be a Musical Theatre Workshop by Grissom High School for grades 4th-8th. It will be in the Grissom Auditorium. For more information, call 256-428-8026 or go to www.grissomtheatre.org.

Friday, September 24The Noah Awards will be at the Holiday Inn Downtown. Cocktails and Heavy hors doeuvres will be served at 7pm and then the awards ceremony will begin at 8pm.The cost is $20 in advance and $30 at the door. For more information, go to www.theatrehuntsville.org.

Burritt on the Mountain will celebrate its 55th

Anniversary with a Toasting and Tasting featuring a wine tasting, appetizers and introducing the newest permanent exhibit, Dr. Burritt’s 1949 Desoto in the garage. Beginning at 6 pm we will view the offi cial unveiling of the car. Hors d’oeuvres will also be throughout the park. Admission is $25 and registration is a must. For more information or to get tickets, call 256-536-2882 or go to www.burrittonthemountain.com

Kenny Mango’s will have Improv Games tonight at 7pm. Tickets are $8. For more information, go to www. face2faceimprov.com

September 24-25There will be a concert at Trinity Methodist Church, Boston Brass joined by Imani Winds. It will be Friday at 7:30pm and Saturday at 5pm. For more information, call 256- 489-7415 or go to www.trinityhsv.org.

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The Huntsville Obedience Training Club will hold a Dog Fair from 9am to 3 pm at Monte Sano State Park (free with $5.00 park admission). All dogs must be on-leash. Come have fun with your dog! For more, information visit www.hotcdogfair.org.

The Renaissance Theatre presents a double feature of the plays The Ax and the Communion. It will be at the Renaissance Theatre in Huntsville at 5pm. For more information, call 256-536-3117 or go to www.renaissancetheatre.net.

Salseroblaco presents Salsa Workshops with Salsambo. Alfredo Piceno from Atlanta will be the instructor. It will be at the Kinesthetic Cue Dance Club, located at 8006 Madison Pike, in Madison. Registration will be at 11:30 am and the workshop will be from 12 to 5pm. For more information, email John “salseroblanko” [email protected] or call901-605-8246.

The Limestone Dust Poetry Festival will be from 12pm until 5pm at the Huntsville Public Library. The Limestone Dust Poetry Festival is a gathering of poets from all over the state and beyond. For more information, go to www.limestonedustpoetry.org. (See ad pg.10)

The D.A.V. Veterans Needs Benefit Concert will be at the Alabama Opry, located 24861 Airport Road in Athens, Alabama. It will feature, Bobby Brooks, Brenda Best, and Adam Gosdin. It will begin at 7pm. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 256-206-0211.

Sci-Quest is proud to be participating in Smithsonian Magazine’s 6th annual Museum Day on Sept. 25. Visitors who print off the official Museum Day Ticket online will gain free admission for two people to Sci-Quest. For more information, go to www.sci-quest.org.

The Alzheimer’s Association will have a Memory Walk at Joe Davis Stadium at 9am. Registration will be at 8am. For more information, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 256-880-1575, or go to www.alz.org/altn.

The Athens-Limestone Public Library Foundation Hosts its 3rd annual Literary Tastes. Tickets for Literary Tastes are on sale now at the Athens-Limestone Public Library. Ticket price is $25. The gala event will be from 5pm- 7pm at the Limestone County Event Center, 114 W. Pryor St., Athens, AL 35611. Local restaurants and caterers will offer tastes of their specialties. For more information contact the library staff at 256-232-1233.

Thespis Theatre will have Improv Games tonight at 7pm. Tickets are $8. For more information, go to www.face2faceimprov.com or www.actingupacademy.net.

Sunday, September 26The Violin and Piano Concert, featuring, Jeffrey Dortch, violin, and Dr. Frank Contreras, piano, will be at the Church of Nativity, in Huntsville. Featuring works by Bach, Schumann, Rósza, Chopin and Saint-Saëns. The concert is at 3pm and is open to the public and handicap accessible. For more information, call 256-533-2455 or www.nativity-hsv.org.

The Tennessee Valley Museum of Art will have an exhibit of studio furniture in wood. “Finding Form” features contemporary one-of-a-kind and limited-edition pieces. The Tennessee Valley Museum of Art is at 511 N. Water St., Tuscumbia. For more information, call 256.383.0533 or go to www.tvaa.net.

Monday, September 27The North Alabama Songwriters workshop is an official Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) regional workshop. Meetings are 4th Monday night of each month at Malibu Apartments Clubhouse. For more info, go to www.northalabamasongwriters.com, email [email protected], or call 256-682-2564.

Tate Farms Cotton Pickin’ Pumpkins is open for tours now through October 31st. The activities include hay bale, cotton picker slides, picking your own pumpkin and much more. For more information, go to www. Tatefarmspumkins.com

Tuesday, September 28The Artist’s Round Table will be at 7pm at the Amen Break Studio (Studio 263) at the Flying Monkey Arts Center. It is free and open to all visual artists. For more information, go to www.flyingmonkeyarts.org .

September 28-30Neil Simon’s, God’s Favorite Comedy will be at 2pm. For more information, call the WBS office at 256- 582-SHOW (7469).

Thursday, September 30There will be a Spirit Nurturing Art Exhibit and Book Signing to benefit Hope Place. It will feature the artwork and book by Rita Loyd. It will be at 16 Main Street in Madison, Alabama in the Clay Brewer historical home.

September 30-1The Renaissance Theatre presents the play Communion. It will be at 8pm at the Renaissance Theatre in Huntsville. For more information, call 256-536-3117 or go to www.renaissancetheatre.net.

Friday, October 1The First Friday Arts Fest will be at the Huntsville Art League Gallery and Visual Arts Center. HAL is combining its various Receptions into one monthly blowout! It will be from5-8pm. There will be free food and drink. For more information, go to www.huntsvilleartleague.org. An Evening of Classical Guitar, featuring Isaac Bustos, will be at the Church of the Nativity at 7:30pm. It is open to the public and handicap accessible. For more information, call 256-533-2455 or www.nativity-hsv.org.

The Flying Monkey Theatre will have Monkey Speak. It will begin at 8pm and admission is $5. 8pm. Readers of poetry, short stories and more are invited to participate. For more information, go to www.flyingmonkeyarts.org.(See ad pg.17)

The Lowe Mill will have a Celiac Awareness Art Show and reception from 6-9 pm. The show consists of original works by Terri Shows, Tina Rochester, and Vicki Bates. For more information, go to www.lowemill.net. (See ad pg.17)

by Bonnie Roberts

Here’s a list of labels, sticky-backed for your convenience. Circle ones that you’ve used, or that have been stuck to your forehead. You may add to the list if your label is not present.

Nerd freak geek looney crazy goof-ball Slut pimp b..... socialist communist liberal conservative gear-head fanatic dope head lame-o a--h-- pervert faggot suck-up schizo heathen numb n...

What use do we make of labels?

We use them in an attempt, albeit pathetic, to more clearly define a mysterious, sublime, and intricately complex human being. But why?

It’s easy. It’s fun. We don’t even have to know what the labels mean. Without looking at a dictionary, tell me what these words mean: “socialist,” “communist,” “liberal,” “conservative,” and “faggot.”

Now, look them up in a dictionary.

Not what you thought, huh?

Some labels are used to inflame and manipulate because ignorant people, who don’t know what these words mean, use them to inflame other ignorant people. Just stand on a street corner, point at a perfectly innocent person who is perhaps reading the newspaper, yell “Communist!”, and you’ll be arrested for inciting a riot. Some words are like that--not for what they actually mean, but because of a) the history of the word, or b) an erroneous concept of the word.

Some use labels to put other people down--or in their “proper” place. I’ve never seen The Handbook for Proper Places; however, lost or insecure people need categories, indices, tables of contents, shelves to help them find their way around. Unfortunately, this infinite library didn’t come with these built-in.

The insecure, who can’t find the Help Desk, try to establish some power or order by setting up their own Dewey Decimal labeling to make themselves fit in--or to make others feel left out.

It’s not that all labeling is bad. It is a helpful way to identify major classes of plants, animals, fabrics, blood types, and roses. Labeling becomes bad when it presumes to sum up a whole person in one or two words. I once overheard a physician in a parking garage say to another physician that he had to hurry because his “appendectomy” was waiting. I wouldn’t have wanted that physician operating on me.

Labeling also becomes bad when words have negative connotations. If you call someone a “looney,” you may think you’ve put that person outside the accepted “norms” of society. But what have you done to yourself? You’ve called attention to the fact that you might not have anything more substantial or important to say or contribute and that you, yourself, feel left out of the accepted norms of society. You may be fighting your own sense of helplessness the best way you can--but at the expense of someone else.

Labels also need rethinking. Where would technology be without the “geeks” and “gear-heads”? I’m sure Bill Gates has had the last laugh, all the way to the bank, many times over, and he has also possessed the power to benefit the entire world.

The “eccentric” of the world have been those who have gone their own way, marched to the beat of a different drummer. Einstein failed math and flunked out of school, and he said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Imagine that! That old eccentric! And so many others like Ghandi who sat around in what looked like a cloth diaper and spun thread, but who gave the world a glimpse of peaceful, non-violent resistance, the kind Martin Luther King later used to gain civil rights for his people.

“Heathen.” The meaning of that word depends on your subject. My grandmother used that word to label my cousins and me, but in the plural, “You little heathens come back here!”

A person who has schizophrenia suffers horribly, even when on medication. To taunt such a person as “schizo,” which adds to that suffering, defies even the word “cruel.” If you have ever labeled someone in such a way, you need to seek help for your own mental problems.

Too little is known about mental illness in our culture--as Americans we are experts at denial. Recently, however, a counselor told me that the label “normal” is now indefinable, that most people suffer from/have suffered from/will suffer from some form of emotional or mental impairment, and that the dysfunctional family is growing to be the norm, rather than the exception.

In the political world, labels are meaningless red herrings, used as manipulations to obtain votes. If a political party uses “FEAR” labels, it is likely to garner more votes because more people vote based on their fears than they do on their power of thinking or reasoning. Beware the “FEAR” labels.

The labels “Republican” and “Democrat” are also meaningless because they no longer represent the same values as they did even two decades ago.

And, it’s actually possible for someone to be a fiscal “conservative” and a humanitarian “liberal.” Life would be simpler if the only choices on the menu were “A” and “B,” but that’s just not true.

I have been slathered and slandered with quite a few words from the label list above. Even though some have hurt, I have survived. An English teacher once used me as an example of “eccentric.” Considering other eccentrics before me, I feel quite honored--though I have not yet changed the world.

Still, be careful. The best labels are those on jars of homemade canned peaches, blackberries, and tomatoes. Go by the dates.

Otherwise, why not throw narrowing labels in the trash, where they most often belong.


events cont. on pg. 32

October 5-7Burritt on the Mountain will have a Fall Break Camp. It will be the Adventures of Tom Sawyer. It will be from 9:30am until 2:30pm everyday. The cost is $98 for members and $105 for non members. For more information, go to www.burrittonthemountain.com

Wednesday, October 6Club Rush will have Salsa Night with Salseroblanko on the first and third Wednesday’s of each month. Club Rush is located at 109 North Side Square. For more information email to [email protected]

October 6-9The 22nd Annual Moundville Native American Festival will be at the Moundville Archeological Park. The Moundville Native American Festival offers full ranges of fine arts, crafts and souvenirs for sale as well as Native American foods and regular concessions. Group discounts are available. For more information call 205-371-2234 or go to, www.moundville.ua.edu.

Thursday, October 7The Huntsville Christian Women’s Connection Outreach Luncheon will be today at the Huntsville Country Club in Huntsville. Please make reservations by October 1st. For more information, go to www.stonecroft.org. or for reservations, email Betty@256-837-8286.

There will be a concert in the Huntsville Public Library Atrium from 6-7pm. This evening, Rocket City Jazz Orchestra will perform. For more information, go to www. hmcpl.org.

Friday, October 8Join Sci-Quest, Hands-on Science Center for a night of celebration at the Mad Scientist Ball. This annual premier adult fundraiser will have live music by DiscOasis, delicious food and drinks, and a silent and live auction silent. For more information call 256-837-0606, or go to www.sci-quest.org.

There will be a Safari Adventure Stage Show at the Boeing-Toyota Amphitheatre, at Huntsville Botanical Garden. For more information call 256-830-4447 or go to www.hsvbg.org

Angel’s Island Coffee will have Improv Games tonight at 7pm. Tickets are $8. For more information, go to www.face2faceimprov.com or www.angelsislandcoffee.com

October 8-10Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater will begin its 50th season with the play Sleeping Beauty. It will be at the VBC Playhouse. For more information, call 256-6829 or go to www.letthemagicbegin.org. (See ad pg.13)

Saturday, October 9The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition coming to the U.S. Space & Rocket CenterThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition will open on October 9 and run through January 5, 2011. Based on the blockbuster film series and C.S. Lewis’ beloved fictional books, the 10,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art entertainment and educational experience offers visitors the opportunity to tour scenes from the famed literary world of Narnia. For more information, call 256-721-7160 or go to www.spacecampstore.com.

The North Alabama Railroad Museum will have a Train Excursion: Harvest Express, beginning at 10am. For more information, call 256-851-6276.

ITW Sexton will be hosting a benefit concert to support United Way of Morgan County. The Bands will be Helen Highwater, Asher and Sisterluck. It will be from 10am until 6pm at the Wolverine Park in Decatur. The cost is $5 and children 10 and under are free. For more information, go to www.uwmcal.org.

The Downtown Forty-Seven presents Saturday on the Square. There will be Museum Madness, Sidewalk Arts Stroll and the Humane Society “Rock Your Paws” and the “Parade of Pups.” It will be in Downtown Huntsville, from 10am until 2pm. For more information, go to www.downtownfortyseven.com.

Sunday, October 10Auditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever will be at 2 pm, at the Ritz Theater in Sheffield. Roles are available for men, women and children. Auditions will be by cold reading. For details, call the Tennessee Valley Museum of Art 256-383-0533 or visit tvaa.net.


The Rocket City Short Film Festival Entry Due Date is today. Entries $10 (includes 1 free admission). Showcase for locally made short films. It must be 15 minutes or less. For more information, go to www.filmcoop.org or flyingmonkeyarts.org.

October 1-2Independent Musical Productions, Inc. (IMP), children’s show The Dragonfly Door is an original musical written by local artists, Vivienne Atkins, Peter-John Sligting and Charelle Hudgins, with music by Jay Tumminello. The cost is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $6 for children. For more information, call 256-337-9071 or go to www.imphuntsville.org. (See ad pg 17).

The 44th annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention Fiddler’s Convention Riders will be at Athens State University. The musical competitions will be held on the steps of historic Founders Hall and other locations throughout the campus. For more information, go to www.athensplus.com/fiddlersconvention2010.htm.

October 1-3 Neil Simon’s, God’s Favorite Comedy will be at 2pm. For more information, call the WBS office at 256- 582-SHOW (7469).

Saturday, October 2There will be a Contra Dance with live music by Maple Hill with calling by Harry Delugach. It will be in the gym of Faith Presbyterian, in Huntsville. The dance will be from 8-11pm with a workshop at 7:30pm. For more information, go to http://secontra.com/NACDS.html for more info or call 837-0656. Rhodes Ferry Park will have Movies in the Park with “Bedtime Stories”. For more information call 256-341-4818 or go to decaturparks.com

UAH Music Department will have Hogue Sinfonietta Concert. It will be in the UAH Recital Hall from 7:30pm-8:30pm. Tickets are $10, $5 for seniors and free for students. For more information, go to www.uah.edu/music. (See ad pg.19)

There will be a Five Points Walking Tour today at 10am. It will begin at Maple Hill Cemetery, corner of Wells & Maple Hill Drive. This event is free. For more information, call 256- 533-5723.

The Harvest Herb Fest will be at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens from 9am until 3pm. There is no admission charge. For more information call 256-830-4447 or go to www.hsvbg.org.

The Madison Street Festival will be in downtown Madison, from 8:45am until 4pm. For more information, call 888- 228-5845.

The Renaissance Theatre presents a double feature of the plays The Ax and the Communion. It will be at the Renaissance Theatre in Huntsville at 5pm. For more information, call 256-536-3117 or go to www.renaissancetheatre.net.

Sunday, October 3The Huntsville Literary Association’s Wine and Cheese Membership Party is from 4-6pm. For invitations call 256-489-7089 or 256-534-3331. (See ad pg10).

The Film Co-op monthly workshop will meet in Don’s Studio at the Flying Monkey Arts. It will be from 2-4pm. For more information, call Don at 457-5371 or go to www.filmcoop.org. (See ad pg.7)

October 2-3The Muscle Shoals Music City Fest will be this weekend in Muscle Shoals. The weekend will also include a bicycle tour, car and truck show, arts show, food and sponsorship vendors. For more information call 256-383-0783 or 256-386-9200, or go to www.cityofmuscleshoals.com.

October 4-8The Portrait Workshop will be at the Mountain Valley Arts Center, in Guntersville. Sam D’Ambruoso, Artist, will be teaching this workshop. This is a hands-on workshop dedicated to drawing and painting the head in the classical tradition from a live model. For more information, call 256-571-7199.


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The Single Guy: Communi-DateBy Aaron Hurd

“I am Perfectly Lonely”

This issue of Valley planet is all about artists. So in keeping with the theme, I fi gured Communi-Date should focus on artists as well. Don’t worry, I’m not talking about pick up artists, nope. In fact, something we can all relate too when it comes to certain emotions-Song Artists! Don’t tell me you never made or never received a mixed tape/CD from a crush back in the day.

There always seems to be a song that comes to mind when we meet someone new who grabs our attention or when that person breaks our heart, or that crush that we just can’t fi nd the words to tell them…There is always a song though! I remember as a kid dancing, moon walking, and singing Micheal Jackson’s “The way you make me feel” to my pretty little brunette neighbor-Stacy back in the day! Hey, don’t laugh! It got me a kiss and a sweaty hand holding walk around the block. (Yup-I was smooth.)

We all have those certain moods where some song artist just seems to get our emotions exactly right and puts it to music-whether it is anger, sadness, happiness, love or hate. Great to be able to share your feelings through some great lyrics.

My last ex sent me Kelly Clarkson’s Song “Beautiful Disaster” to tell me how much I screwed up. I was just glad she thinks I’m “beautiful”. Apparently, the song did not have the intended affect on me. Supposedly, she was emphasizing the ‘Disaster” part.

Just last week I posted on my facebook for my 335 “friends” (They’re Facebook friends so you know they’re legit-haha) to share their “song of the moment” or their favorite quote and why it was meaningful to them. Got some interesting, funny, and deep responses: George strait “Cross my Heart”, a lot of Lady Antebellum, “I pray for you” by Jaron Wood -great for the ex who did you wrong (something about country songs). And one great email:

#1...Don’t think I don’t think about it by Darius Rucker. First part of the grieving process. You made a mistake, can’t take it back and now you’re forced to live with it.#2...I Walk Alone by Oleander. Second part of the grieving process. Getting over it, knowing your still standing, even if it is by yourself. All it took was for them to let you go to know that you could do it.#3....Fighter by Christina Aguilera. Last part of the process. Completely letting go, knowing that the lies made you stronger, the mistrust makes you want to hold your dearest friends closer and you’re really a better person now you know the truth and it’s over.

Thank God for music! If nothing else, it helps us realize we are not alone and can sing our troubles away. What an incredible therapy for all emotional stages.

Currently I have been cruising to John Mayer’s latest CD. One song really hits home for me titled “Perfectly Lonely”, which is exactly where I am in life right now. I once again enjoy being single, yet, know I DO want someone special some day.

The best line, “Nothing to do, Nowhere to be, a simple little kind of free...Nothing to do no one but me, and that’s all I need…Isn’t really hard to see…I am perfectly lonely”. Then he ends with “Here’s not to say they’ll never come a day, when I take my chances and start again, and I’ll look back on all my younger days. And thank the wrongs that lead me to a love so strong”-Off the hook!

So I ask you my friends. What is your current “Jam”? How does it relate to what you’re going through? Let me know at [email protected]. Who knows, your song might be the one that one of us needs to hear. Let’s call it “Group Therapy with a Melody”-I like it! “Who’s Bad?!” Had to leave you with one more Michael Jackson Quote!

How’s your experience? Agree/Disagree/opinions/thoughts/Article suggestions…email me at [email protected]! Thanks for reading!

The Atlanta-based outlaw Southern Country-rock group BLACKBERRY SMOKE will be coming to FORT PAYNEon SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 at BOOM DAYS.

Spider + Octopus to play accordion, the bass drum, the high hat and the glockenspiel at the Flying

Monkey at 8pm on Sept 17th!


Ghost Hunting at South Pittsburgh Hospitalby Jessica Penot

Hiding in the verdant hills of Southern Tennessee, buried in the rural landscape just North of Huntsville, is a famously haunted hospital that was once the South Pittsburgh Hospital. The hospital was shut down in 1998. Situated at the base of a hill by the housing projects, the old hospital decays.

A few Fridays ago, I was invited to go ghost hunting at this hospital with the team from Southern Ghosts. I have never been ghost hunting so I was excited to see what real ghost hunting looks like.

The South Pittsburgh Hospital is broken and filled with random odds and ends that don’t a fit the setting. Christmas decorations and toys fill darkened rooms and old clothes still hang in closets where their deceased owners left them. The smell when you step in the door is so overwhelming, I almost turned and headed to the first Holiday Inn available, but I pushed forward because the place was so surreal it felt like it belonged in a Tim Burton film rather than part of the real world. After you get over the heat, you move forward into a hall. Pressing on is imperative at this point as the oddness of the place only grows with every step forward.

I learned a lot about ghost hunting during my overnight adventure that you won’t see on TV. The most important thing I learned was that ghost hunting requires far more patience than I have. The team spent an hour setting up video cameras and gear and then they spent all night in long EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena) sessions. EVP sessions are sessions spent asking questions to potential ghosts and then recording them. Nothing answers while you are asking the questions, but when you play the recording back you can, theoretically, hear the voices of the dead. The team also carried around EMF meters to check for electromagnetic activity that may indicate the presence of the supernatural. All of this activity went on throughout the night and my patience wore thin listening to silence and the EVP session began to make me sleepy. They made me so sleepy; I gave up on being a ghost hunter and went to the nearest hotel.

However, the team pressed on and the night at the hospital was only the beginning. After hours of reviewing video footage and EVP sessions, the team was able to report that during one session a strange voice told us to “keep moving.” They also heard a blood curdling scream during another session. Hearing that scream played back to me was enough to keep me away from this haunted location for a very long time.

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Jeez, if you guys don’t increase the type size of the VP, you are going to have to print a special Braille edition for those of us who go blind squinting to read the 6 pt. type

Is it considered necrophilia if the dead man screwed you from the grave?

Please DON’T bring your chili to another game! We are begging you! J and friends

NFH – Enough already with the talking to the box s***. I ain’t buying it. That’s ashes, and he’s not getting your Facebook messages either. Drama Queen.

CHEERSCheers to the kind young man who helped me find Charlie my pet boa that some how got out of my house.

Cheers to the UAH rowing team!


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MORE ARTISTS NEEDED!Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment is opening up their fi rst fl oor soon and need to fi nd between 30-60 artists. Applications can be found at 2211 Seminole Dr., Hsv, AL 35805. Deadline is Septem-ber 10, 2010. Call 256-533-0399 or email [email protected] for more info.

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Beatles Tribute band seeking a ‘George’ for shows. Contact James (256) 783-7444, [email protected] or Tim (256) 417-3932.

Original band seeks horn player(s). Eclectic rhyth-mic songs mixing reggae, soul, celtic, funk, rock and second line. Seasoned local players consisting of bass, drums, guitar, keys and vocals. We have a set and are ready to play out. Call 256.361.5524.

Drummer Needed- Must have fi rm Funk/Rock/Blues background for a Blues/Rock Artist that al-ready has 1 album released and has been on several National Tours. Currently Booking October dates for regional touring. Must be available to gig 3-4 times a week. Please call Josh at 402-309-0113. At least a few years gigging experience is a must.

“Keybdist/Gtrist/Singer (Huntsville) seeks tight and strong drummer and bassist (one of whom should sing) for origs, select covers. Style is rock/blues/jazzy, ala Sting, Dire Straits, Clapton. Tons of killer material. Objective is live playing, plus record-ing and songwriting -also, to add a complementary fourth member. Contact Joe at 256-715-0719 (cor-rected from last issue’s wrong number) to discuss or leave message, or 831-331-7006 (cellphone).”

Seeking Huntsville hand/world drummers for better communication on local drumming. If you play,know of or wannabe, visit & join free local Facebook group: Bangin’ Away. . .Hand Drum & Percussion.

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Producer/Composer Looking for Reggae/RB Lead Singer (Recording Artist) Looking for Versatile lead Singer for Reggae/RB Album and Band. Complete recording studio (Album all original music). Perform vocals and write lyrics for unfi nished tracks. Contact at 714-5089. [email protected]

Looking to start sludge/stoner metal band with infl uences like eyehategod, weedeater, grief, etc. I play a little guitar, bass, and drums. Looking for other like-minded, individuals (over 21) with minimal skill level and high love of this genre. email: [email protected]

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