Huntsville, like the rest of the state, will be hosting numerous parties surrounding the BCS National Championship Game Monday night. (Roll Tide!) However, on this the second week of January, there are also other events, both athletic and non-athletic, happening this week. Here are the events for Sunday, January 8th, through Saturday, January 14th.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Celebrations Bridal Fair will be held in the VBC North Hall from 12:30-4:30 p.m. The event is being held by Modern Brides Inc. For more information, visit the VBC website or the Modern Brides Inc. website.
Huntsville Symphony Orchrestra will perform "From Brandenburg to Dumbarton Oaks...and Back" at Randolph High School at 3:30 p.m. The concert, part of their Casual Classics Series, will be in the school's Thurber Arts Center. For more information, visit the symphony's website or the Randolph School website.
Lewis Black, stand up comedian, will bring his "Running on Empty" tour to the VBC Smith Concert Hall at 8 p.m. For more information, visit the VBC website or Lewis Black's website.
Family Fun Fly, an open event for families to fly their remote controlled aircraft models, will be held at Grace United Methodist Church. The event will be from 1-4 p.m. For more information, visit the church website or the remote controlled aircraft group's website.
Monday, January 9, 2012
BCS National Championship viewing parties, multiple locations throughout the Huntsville area will host viewing parties of the game featuring #1 LSU Tigers vs. #2 Alabama Crimson Tide in a championship rematch.
Microwave Dave, local blues musician, will perform in concert at Mama Annie's Southern Style Cuisine (located at 4550 Meridian Street in Huntsville) from 5-7 p.m. For more information, visit the Mama Annie's website or the Microwave Dave website.
UAH Chargers Basketball will host Oakland City at the UAH campus for both men's and women's basketball games. The women's game will be at 1 p.m., with the men's game following at 3 p.m. For more information, visit the UAH Chargers website.
Alabama A&M Bulldogs Basketball will host Mississippi Valley State at the A&M campus for both men's and women's basketball games. The women's game will be at 5:30 p.m., with the men's game following at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit the AAMU Athletics website.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
UAH Chargers Basketball will host Valdosta State at the UAH campus for both men's and women's basketball games. The women's game will be at 5:30 p.m., with the men's game following at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit the UAH Chargers website.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Rehab, whose hip hop song "Bartender" crossed over to the country charts, will perform in concert at Crossroads Cafe at 8 p.m. For more information, visit the Rehab website or the Crossroads website.
Ron White, stand up comedian, will perform at the VBC Smith Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. White is best known for his "They call me tater salad" comedy routine and for being part of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. For more information, visit the Ron White website or the VBC website.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Space Food Workshop will be held for kids ages 3-12 at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. The event will be held from 1:00-3:30 p.m. For more information, visit the Space Center website.
Ryland Texaco will be celebrating the grand opening of a new and improved cafe at their location. The celebration will be from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and will feature lots of good food and live music. Ryland Texaco is located at 851 Ryland Pike off of U.S. Highway 72 East between Huntsville and Gurley. For more information, call Ryland Texaco at 256-534-1657.
UAH Chargers Basketball will host West Florida at the UAH campus for both men's and women's basketball games. The women's game will be at 5 p.m., with the men's game following at 7 p.m. For more information, visit the UAH Chargers website.
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