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Happy Tuesday!

I hope your week is off to a great start!

To kick things off, I wanted to announce a giveaway courtesy of our friends at Broadway Theatre League.

They’re giving our readers two pairs of tickets to the opening night of Peter Pan on April 22. We will have two winners and each will get two tickets to the show and an invitation to the opening night party!

All of our Premium Explorers will automatically be entered into the giveaway. If you’d like a chance to win, you can become a Premium Explorer here. I’ll announce the winner this Friday!

Alrighty, let’s get to it!

👨‍🚀 Blast Off

📆 7 Things To Do This Weekend

🐰 Adult Easter Egg Hunt

April 18 | 6 PM | The Camp at MidCity | $5 | Get Tickets

Bring your Easter basket for a fun twist on a classic spring tradition! This adults-only egg hunt includes great prizes and themed drinks, plus all the proceeds go to local charity Hatch.

🦞 Crawfish Festival

April 19 | 11 AM | The Camp at MidCity | $25+ | Get Tickets

Dig into over 10,000 pounds of spicy crawfish and dance to live music at The Camp! Admission-only tickets are $25, while all-you-can-eat-crawfish tickets are $75 (including admission).

🚶 Downtown Madison Historic Walking Tour

April 19 | 10 AM | Begins at Madison Historic Roundhouse | Free | More Info

Take a guided walk through Madison’s charming downtown and learn about its rich history. Tours are free and led by local historians.

🐓 Family Farm Day

April 19 | 10 AM–4 PM | Haven Farms | $12+ | Get Tickets

Meet baby animals, explore farm activities, and enjoy food trucks at this fun family event. It’s a great way to spend the day outdoors with your family!

🐣 Easter Jubilee at Burritt

April 20 | 11 AM–3 PM | Burritt on the Mountain | $12 Adults, $8 Children | Get Tickets

Join egg hunts, games, and springtime fun on the mountain with amazing views. Perfect for kids of all ages!

🔥 Denim Sunday Cookout

April 20 | 2–8 PM | The Orion Amphitheater | $20+ | Get Tickets

Bring your appetite for food trucks, live entertainment from local artists, and laid-back vibes at this neighborhood-style cookout. Kids 12 & under enter for free!

⚽ Huntsville City FC Home Game

April 20 | 6 PM | Wicks Family Field | $10+ | Get Tickets

Watch Huntsville City FC take on Chicago Fire II at home. Expect high energy, cheering fans, and a great time under the stadium lights.

THIS EMAIL IS PRESENTED BY BROADWAY THEATRE LEAGUE

✨ Fly Away to Neverland With Peter Pan

Broadway Theatre League is bringing Peter Pan back to the stage in a fresh new production, running April 22–27 at the Von Braun Center Concert Hall.

This reimagined take on the classic musical blends iconic songs like I’m Flying and I Won’t Grow Up with updated storytelling and dynamic choreography.

Follow Peter, Tinker Bell, and the Darling children on their unforgettable journey to Neverland in a show filled with energy, imagination, and theatrical magic.

This family-friendly production has multiple performances throughout the week. Tickets are on sale now and are expected to go fast. Grab yours before they’re gone.

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🚀 Taking Flight

🍗 Dave’s Hot Chicken Grand Opening

Dave’s Hot Chicken opens its doors in Madison (8135 Highway 72, Suite C) on April 18, bringing bold Nashville-style flavor to Highway 72.

Known for its spicy chicken tenders, sliders, and sandwiches, the chain also serves up sides like crispy fries, kale slaw, and creamy mac and cheese. Whether you like your chicken mild or blazing hot, there’s something for everyone at Dave’s.

❤️ Burritt on the Mountain Celebrates 70 Years

Burritt on the Mountain is raising $70,000 to celebrate its 70th Anniversary. The funds will be used to fix all 36 windows in Dr. William Burritt’s 1938 mansion.

Burritt on the Mountain's museum was founded in 1955 and is the oldest in Huntsville. CEO Melanie Thornton says the goal is to honor North Alabama’s past and protect an important part of history.

The museum hosts over 150 school field trips each year. In addition to the mansion, the site includes cabins, scenic trails, and a barnyard with animals like goats, chickens, and a pig named Sweetie Pie.

If you’d like to help keep this special place open for future generations to visit, learn, and enjoy you can donate to to the campaign here.

☀️ Golden Hour at the Garden

Golden Hours are back at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens! Starting this Friday, spend your Friday evening at the gardens with live music, cool drinks, and food from Fern & Feast Bistro.

Guests are invited to relax in the peaceful Cedar Glade area and watch the sun go down. Whether you’re enjoying a casual date night or unwinding after work, it’s a perfect place to catch the golden light of spring.

Golden Hours will happen every Friday through the end of September. It’s free for Garden members and just $12 after 5 PM for non-members. All ages are welcome.

THIS EMAIL IS PRESENTED BY AIR DOMINANCE

🌞 Summer Tune-Up

You wouldn’t hit the road without checking your car—so don’t face summer without tuning up your AC. A quick check-up now can help prevent expensive repairs when temperatures rise.

Book your summer tune-up today and enjoy 10% off any service from Air Dominance when you mention this ad.

Stay cool and keep your system running smoothly all summer long.

Call (256)-520-8563 or click the button below to schedule your tune-up today.

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📽️ Reel of the Week

We recently stopped by Lux Brū, a cozy coffee shop off Madison Blvd. Whether you're a foodie, a coffee lover, or just looking for a cozy spot to relax, Lux Brū has something for everyone.

🎵 Live Music Lowdown

All FREE music shows will be listed in the Live Music Lowdown section. Ticketed concerts will still be in the event calendar.

Thank you to Tangled String Studios for sponsoring this section!

🗓️ Explore The Rocket City

Wednesday, April 16

• Cocktails at The View at Burritt on the Mountain: Enjoy a drink and snacks as you watch the sunset over Huntsville!

• Roots & Shoots Farmers Market at the Botanical Garden: Shop fresh produce and handmade goods!

• Egg the City at Heritage Church: An evening of food, fun, and egg hunts!

• Spill the Tales at Nitro Tales: Gather the girls for a Tokyo-themed girl’s night out!

• Huntsville Pub Run at Green Bus Brewing: Join the community for a 3 or 5 mile walk/run!

• Line Dancing Night at The Royal at Stovehouse: Grab your boots and learn fun dances at this free, high-energy night!

• Napoleon Dynamite Live at Mars Music Hall: A hysterical blend of Q&A, comedy improv, game show, and party, with plenty of audience participation!

• Willie Nelson & Family at The Orion: Enjoy an unforgettable evening of timeless hits and legendary performances from Willie Nelson!

Thursday, April 17

• Gardening 101 at the Botanical Gardens: Learn the basics of gardening through lectures and hands-on demos!

• Celebrating Gatsby at the Downtown Huntsville Library: Celebrate 100 years of The Great Gatsby with a free performance by Huntsville’s In the Mood!

• EGGstra Special Easter Celebration at Optimist Park: A fun and inclusive Easter egg hunt for children and adults with disabilities!

• Latin Night at The Blind Tiger: Grab a cocktail, hit the dance floor, and learn to salsa!

• Doolittle Raiders Anniversary at The Speakeasy at Straight to Ale: Raise a toast to the legacy of the Raiders and her reflections on the 1942 mission!

• AAA’s 40th Anniversary Gala at The Orion: Celebrate 40 years of excellence with a gourmet dinner, refreshing beverages, a silent auction, and live performances!

Friday, April 18

• Adult Easter Egg Hunt at The Camp: An easter egg hunt for the big kids with tons of prizes!

• Cocktails and Cosmos at the Space and Rocket Center Planetarium: Explore our home planet and learn how we use technology to gain knowledge!

• Plant Conservation at Huntsville Botanical Garden: Enjoy a light bite and learn how the Garden is preserving local plant species and biodiversity!

• Moasic Lamps at Hammer and Stain: Create your own colorful Turkish mosaic lamp to brighten your space with handmade beauty!

• Tailgate and Tunes at Piper and Leaf: A community yard sale and acoustic jam session all in one!

• Retro Rave Y2K at Goodland Pour House: Throw it back to the golden age of the 90s-00s rave culture!

• Gorrio at The Speakeasy at Straight to Ale: An evening of original music, inspirational stories, romance, and dancing!

• Good Friday Sale at Thrift Mart: Almost everything in the store will be 50% off!

• Swan Lake at the VBC: Enjoy the entire spellbinding story of Swan Lake, performed by the Huntsville Ballet Company!

• Stories Behind The Songs at The Electric Belle: Discover original music and hear the stories behind The Beasley Brothers lyrics!

• Giovannie and The Hired Guns at Furniture Factory Downtown: Don’t miss the American country rock band perform live!

• Marcellus The Singer at Mars Music Hall: Don’t miss performances by Marcellus TheSinger, Avail Hollywood, Fat Daddy, and FPJ!

🎲 Headline Hunt

If you like Wordle, see if you can guess this six-letter Huntsville-themed word!

Thanks for making it to the end!

I’ll be back in your inbox on Friday!