Events Calendar for Huntsville and North Alabama

Huntsville India Association invites you to celebrate the Indian festival of lights, Diwali, on Saturday November 16th at James Clemens High School.

Diwali signifies triumph - the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.

The celebration starts at 4:00 PM with live entertainment, followed by delicious Indian food at 7:00 PM.

The public is invited to join us in this celebration.

Information at HIAWEB.ORG and on the Huntsville India Association Facebook page.

UAH Honors College, in collaboration with Calhoun Community College, is hosting a student-organized conference on this year's common read, James McBride's 'The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store', on Friday, Nov. 15, and Saturday, Nov. 16.

In connection with this event, Alabama Poet Laureate Ashley M. Jones will deliver the keynote address on the transformative power of storytelling and poetry in constructing identity, building community, and sharing histories. The keynote address is a free event, open to the public, and will be held on UAH's campus in Morton Hall on Friday at 7 pm. A book signing and light reception will take place after the keynote.

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology and Foundation present An Evening with Nobel Laureate Dr. Harold Varmus on Tuesday, November 19th, at 5:30 p.m. at the Jackson Center. Dr. Varmus, former Director of the NIH and National Cancer Institute, will share about his Nobel prize-winning work that changed cancer research around the world.

Dr. Harold Varmus is a co-discoverer of oncogenes. His work helped transform the landscape of cancer research worldwide. Dr. Varmus will be joined in conversation by Dr. Rick Myers, HudsonAlpha Chief Scientific Officer and M. A. Loya, HudsonAlpha Chair in Genomics.

Event sponsored by: Russel Hill Cancer Foundation

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An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.

One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.

Featuring her much loved songs, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall.

Runs November 22-24 at the VBC. Presented by Broadway Theatre League

ALTRAC, Trans North Alabama and Weird Kids present "Trans Pride in the Park," Saturday November 23rd from noon to 4 at Stoner Park on Bragg Street in Huntsville. You can get to know the local trans community, learn about local supportive organizations, and celebrate Trans Pride Day. This event is open to the public. Information is online at https://altrac.works/pride/

The Southeast Clergy Association is hosting an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service to give thanks for our diverse community! The service will be at Faith Presbyterian Church, corner of Airport Rd. and Whitsburg Dr. on Sunday, November 24th at 6pm. Reception will follow. The public is invited. Information is online at presby.org.

Weatherly Heights Baptist Church offers free English and citizenship classes every Wednesday morning beginning August 9. Classes are from 9:30 to 12:00. childcare is provided. Advanced registration not required. For information on evening and zoom classes, text 256 656-3173 or email weatherlyesl@gmail.com

The Theatre Turkey Trot is back again Thanksgiving morning, November 28th at 8am. Don't miss the fun as we run (or walk) this holiday-themed 5K at Ditto Landing. You can enjoy your after-turkey nap and rest assured that your support will help us keep kids in the arts! Registration is available on Around the Curtain Community Children Theatre’s social media.

You can trade your turkey basting for some turkey racing as you join Crisis Services of North Alabama for our 31st annual Turkey Trot 5k on November 28th at 8am. We’ll start at Spragins Hall on the UAH campus and run, walk, stroll, or trot to raise money for victims at the starting line of recovery headed toward Survivor-hood.

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Wander the twinkling lights past more than 400 uniquely lit Christmas tree as Tinsel Trail returns to Big Spring Park in downtown Huntsville AL. Don't miss Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle's tree lighting ceremony for the Rocket City Tree on November 29th at 6pm.

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You can join the National Children's Advocacy Center for a magical morning at Breakfast with Santa! There will be delicious food, festive activities, and the chance to meet the "man in red" — all while supporting local children! Breakfast with Santa is Saturday, November 30th at the Clubhouse at Town Madison beginning at 9am.

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The city of Decatur hosts its annual Christmas parade on December 2nd beginning at 6pm. The parade line begins on Grant Street. The deadline to register for floats and sponsorship banners is November 15th.

The Heritage Ringers of Huntsville presents its annual Christmas Concert on Monday, December 2, at 7:00pm at Trinity United Methodist Church on Airport Road in Huntsville. The Tennessee Valley's only auditioned community handbell ensemble presents a program of sacred and secular carols, as well as pop tunes and holiday favorites. Open to the public. Information at 256-489-7486 and www.heritageringers.org

The 2024 Downtown Huntsville Christmas Parade takes place Tuesday, December 3rd beginning at 6pm. The parade route starts on Clinton Ave, then turns right on Church St, then left on Williams Ave SW, then left onto Franklin St and continuing until The Lumberyard on Merdian St. Follow the details at the Mix96.9 Downtown Huntsville Christmas Parade Facebook page.

Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater & Academy presents its 34th Annual Production of A Christmas Carol. You can take a trip in time through the past, present, and future with the miserly Mr. Scrooge, the haunting Christmas Spirits, and all the whimsical characters of London town. With more theater magic than ever before, this annual Charles Dickens holiday tale is an inspiration to keep Christmas in our hearts all year long. Performances are Dec 6th-8th, 12th-15th at the Von Braun Center Playhouse.

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Huntsville Community Drumline presents iDrum Holiday ‘Rhythms and Beats’ on Sunday December 8th at 3pm. The show takes place at the Event Center at Roto Rooter on Paramount Drive and features the Stickmasters, the Mini-masters, and the Gran Masters; with special presentations by the Mix-masters. You can come ‘live life loud’ with us.

The casting call is out for The Wizard of Oz presented by Around the Curtain Community Children’s Theatre. You can venture over the rainbow with this classic production for ages 3 through 8th grade. Auditions are December 7th. Virtual auditions are accepted! Performances are March 7th and 8th. Registration is available at Around the Curtain Community Children Theatre.

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On December 7th from 12p-2p, we want to see your pups jingle all the way to Rocket City Dog Bar for a HOWLiday PAWgeant to support Notorious DOG Rescue. Santa pics, vendors, pawgeant prizes, pup cups and more will round out the afternoon. Costumes not required but encouraged for the PAWgeant. Hosted by Notorious D.O.G. Rescue.

Information at amyblam@gmail.com

The winter holidays are right around the corner and you can start the season on a joyful note at the Huntsville Community Chorus’s annual holiday concert. A Winter's Journey is Saturday, December 7th, 3 pm, at Randolph School’s Thurber Arts Center. The program takes a musical journey through the season as all five adult and student choral groups are joined by the 2024 Turvey scholarship winner, Camren Hubbard.

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The Huntsville-Madison County Historical Society is hosting its December meeting on Sunday, December 8th, at 2:00pm at the Downtown Huntsville Library. We will discuss "The Cultural Impact of Immigration: A History of the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra." A special HSO string quartet performance will be sponsored by the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library. Information at HMCHS.org.