🏠 Panoply Arts Festival

Howdy, Huntsville Neighbors! As April ends, let's make the most of each day, creating and enjoying new experiences this weekend.

In today’s Homely Huntsville:

• 4 Weekend Events

• The Good Feet Store & Gold Sprint Coffee

• Huntsville History

• Huntsville Sports

• Huntsville Music

• Weekend Weather

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4 Weekend Events

Come together with the community for a series of unique and engaging events that promise fun, education, and excitement for everyone!

Panoply Arts Festival 🎤

Panoply 2024 lights up Huntsville as the city's musical hotspot with performances from over 30 bands and musicians spanning various genres, including jazz, rock, R&B, indie rock, blues, and pop. The festival features two stages for live entertainment: the Indie Stage and the Showcase Stage, sponsored by Church Street Family. Enjoy various culinary artisan food trucks, kid-friendly interactives and STEAM activities, community art projects, and more! This celebration takes place at Big Spring Park. Join the excitement and experience the dynamic atmosphere starting at 10:00 am.

2024 Car & Bike Show at Asbury 🚗🏍️

The 2024 Asbury Car & Bike Show promises a stunning display of vehicles, including bikes, hot rods, cruisers, pick-ups, hogs, vintage beauties, and exotic imports. Entry is free, with no pre-registration required, ensuring all attendees can showcase their favorite vehicles. Asbury Church organized the event, which will be held at 980 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL, on Saturday, April 27, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The show offers a day filled with free hotdogs, trophies, and giveaways, perfect for a family outing. For more information about volunteering and sponsorships, please visit asburycarshow.com. For inquiries, contact Andrea Wilhelm at [email protected] or call 256-837-0365.

Rocket City Trash Pandas vs. Tennessee Smokies ⚾️

Join the fun at Toyota Field as the Rocket City Trash Pandas face off against the Tennessee Smokies this weekend. The action begins when the gates open at 5:30 pm, with the first pitch slated for 6:35 pm on Friday and Saturday.

Friday night is Utility Worker Appreciation Night. Both nights will feature fireworks at the end of the game!

STEM at the Preserve🌿

Hosted by the Land Trust of North Alabama with support from Toyota and the National Environmental Education Foundation, the inaugural STEM at the Preserve event features a morning filled with guided hikes, expert wildlife presentations, and interactive family activities. This educational gathering occurs at Harvest Square Nature Preserve in Harvest, AL. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about pollinator-friendly gardening from native plant specialists. The event runs from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, and no registration is required. Further details are available at [email protected] or by calling 256-534-5263.

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Huntsville Happening 👀

Click on the links to read about Homely Huntsville’s recent experiences in Huntsville:

Visiting The Good Feet Store

Do you suffer from chronic back, knee, hip, foot, or ankle pain? The Good Feet Store may be an excellent first step in your pain relief journey. 

The Good Feet Store, located in Madison, off of Highway 72, is a chain store that sells shoes and insoles designed to align your body and reduce pain. The associates at The Good Feet Store examine your feet, gait, and problems and fit you with a three-piece arch support program. 

Visiting Gold Sprint Coffee

Gold Sprint Coffee Shop is a locally owned coffee shop in Huntsville, within walking distance from Lowe Mill. It has a unique aesthetic that makes the shop atmosphere very inviting and good coffee.

Huntsville History 📔

Monday, April 26, 1948 - The Huntsville Times

"She's Easier To Park Since I Bought Fisk Airborne Tires - On Airborne Tires, you steer with a feather touch. Your car rides on 1200 more cubic inches of air at less pressure-floats over the bumps-on a bigger tire that fits your standard rim. Come in for a free demonstration ride on this new kind of tire today. Dudley Powell's Service Station- Corner Greene & Clinton-Phone 537.”

Huntsville Sports 🏈

Let's discuss the recent developments in Huntsville sports over the last week and what we can look forward to!

Trash Pandas 🦝

The Rocket City Trash Pandas go into Friday 9-8 and are looking to continue their series winning streak after taking 4 of 6 against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. They continue their series against the Tennessee Smokies until 4/28 and then head to Birmingham to face off against the Barons until 5/5.

@ Tennessee Smokies

4/23 Loss 4-10

4/24 Loss 4-5

4/25 Win 6-3

vs. Tennessee Smokies 4/26-4/28

Upcoming Games

@ Birmingham Barons 4/30-5/5

Huntsville Havoc 🏒

The Huntsville Havoc slugged out a second-round victory over Roanoke with a deciding 3-1 win on April 20th. And pulled out a close win last night over Peoria in the first game of the Presidents Cup Final. Good luck to the squad as they head to Peoria to try to claim the cup!

Peoria Rivermen (Presidents Cup Finals)

4/25 @ Huntsville Win 3-2

4/27 @ Peoria

4/28 @ Peoria (if necessary)

Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs (Second Round)

4/18 @ Huntsville Win 7-2

4/19 @ Roanoke Loss 4-5

4/20 @ Roanoke Win 3-1

Huntsville City FC ⚽️

Huntsville City FC recently lost a close match against Chattanooga w0-1 on April 20th. The team's upcoming games include an away match against Philadelphia Union II on May 5th, home games against TFC II on May 10th, and Atlanta on May 18th.

I am unsure why the next game is over two weeks after their last one to Chattanooga. Can any die-hard soccer fans give me the scoop?

vs Chattanooga

4/20 Loss 0-1

Upcoming Games

5/5 @ Philadelphia Union II

5/10 vs. TFC II

5/18 vs. Atlanta

Sun Belt Conference Beach Volleyball Championship

The 2024 SBC Beach Volleyball Championship will take place April 25-27.2024, at the John Hunt Park Sand Volleyball Complex in Huntsville, AL.

The Sun Belt is an eight-team beach volleyball league, with affiliate members College of Charleston, Mercer, Stephen F. Austin, and UNCW joining core members Coastal Carolina, Georgia State, ULM, and Southern Miss in sponsoring the sport.

Huntsville Music 🎵

Interested in musical events in Huntsville this April? Discover the highlighted options below, or view more events on the Huntsville Music Calendar.

Carter Garza Live!

Enjoy an evening with Carter Garza at Church Street Shoppe - Providence. The event takes place on April 27 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at 485 Providence Main St NW #101, Huntsville, AL. It is organized by Artemis Music Productions. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 256-505-2399.

Quantaphonics at the Panoply Arts Festival 2024

Experience the vibrant rhythms of this year’s lineup at Big Spring Park in Huntsville, Alabama. The lineup boasts over 30 bands from a spectrum of musical styles, including jazz, rock, R&B, indie, blues, and pop. Quantaphonics will grace the stage with their dynamic presence, delivering a performance rich with energy and innovation. The event begins at 7:45 PM on two stages—the Indie Stage and the Showcase Stage, presented by Church Street Family. Enjoy a lively festival of music and culture.

Weekend Weather ☁

This weekend in Huntsville, the weather looks pleasant with mild temperatures. Saturday will be cloudy with a high of 82°F and just a 4% chance of rain, clearing up at night to 65°F. Sunday warms slightly to 83°F under mostly sunny skies, with a minimal chance of rain during the day. Evening temperatures will remain at 65°F, though a few clouds might roll in, slightly increasing the chance of rain to 16%.

Sat 27

Day: Cloudy | 82° | 4%

Night: Mostly Clear | 65° | 5%

Sun 28

Day: Mostly Sunny | 83° | 6%

Night: Few Clouds | 65° | 16%

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