Happy Tuesday!

I hope everyone had a great weekend!

Thanks to everyone who voted in the puzzle poll on Friday, looks like Saturn V was the winner!! I’ll get to work on finding some artwork to feature on the puzzle. Stay tuned!

Let’s get to it!

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Redstone Arsenal just got easier to explore, as The Madison Chamber and Redstone MWR launched the Redstone Recreation Passport!

The passport unlocks spots like The Links golf course, Redstone Lanes, disc golf, a dog park, and hiking and biking trails.

Here's how it works.

To get a Recreational Badge, you’ll need to bring a valid STAR ID to the Redstone Arsenal Visitor Control Center at Gate 9 on Rideout Road.

Not a bad excuse to spend more time outside this summer!

Alabama’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday kicks off this Friday, and Bridge Street Town Centre is celebrating with a Back-to-School Bash and fireworks show!

The fun starts at 6 PM on July 17 with a DJ, face painting, caricatures, yard games, and more. Be sure to stick around for the fireworks finale at 8:30 PM!

Tax-free weekend runs July 17–19. Eligible purchases include school supplies like pencils, paper, binders, calculators, and books, along with select clothing and computers.

Here’s a full list of eligible tax-free items!

Jazz in the Park is headed back to Big Spring this September with four evenings of smooth jazz!

Go ahead and mark your calendar for September 6, 13, 20, and 27.

It’s free to attend, you’ll just need to bring a blanket or chairs. There will also be a variety of local food trucks set up!

Artists haven’t been announced yet, but should be announced soon. Keep an eye on the Jazz in the Park page for more info!

TOGETHER WITH THE ORION AMPHITHEATER

North Alabama’s music scene is full of stories most people never get to see.

The third annual Hear to Be Seen shines a light on the artists behind Huntsville’s local music scene through collaboration with photographers and storytellers.

This free showcase takes place September 2 at The Orion and serves as the official kickoff to Huntsville Music Month. The event will feature local musicians, photography, visual storytelling, artist collaboration, and live performances.

Creatives are also invited to submit work for consideration. The open call runs through August 3, with selected works debuting at The Orion, Huntsville Museum of Art, and City Hall.

Click below to learn more about the event or get submission details.

🤴 The Prince of Egypt: The Musical

July 16-29 | Mainstage Theater at Lee | $25 | More Info

Set against the grandeur of ancient Egypt, the story follows the story of Moses as he returns to demand the Israelites’ freedom!

🍔 Downtown Food Truck Rally: 250th Backyard Bash

July 17 | 5-9 PM | Big Spring Park | Free | More Info

Enjoy live music, food trucks, food tents, artisan vendors, free face painting, an inflatable obstacle course, watermelon giveaway, and more!

🔪 Murder on Maui

July 17-18 | 8 PM | Shenanigans Comedy Theatre | $15 | More Info

Help solve a murder after the luau fundraiser turns deadly!

🌌 Skyview Planetarium Concert

July 17-18 | Space and Rocket Center Planetarium | $25 | More Info

The indie rock band, Skyview, is bringing their space-inspired music to the Planetarium along with the world premiere of their new 8K full-dome show!

📚 Rocket City Book Crawl

July 18 | 10 AM-8 PM | Multiple Local Bookstores | Free | More Info

Grow your book collection while exploring and supporting six local bookstores! Grab your passport and visit each location for a chance to win prizes!

⚽ Huntsville City FC Space Night

July 18 | 7 PM | Wick’s Family Field | $5+ | More Info

Cheer on the boys during a special out-of-this-world themed night honoring Huntsville’s legacy of exploration and innovation!

🤓 Nerdy Noel’s Midsummer Market

July 19 | 11 AM-5 PM | Stovehouse | Free | More Info

Shop from over 50+ of Huntsville’s best nerdy, geeky, anime, fantasy, sci-fi, gaming, & pop culture-themed vendors!

Thank you to our friends at the Huntsville Music Office for providing the live music calendar! See more upcoming live music with their free music calendar!

TOGETHER WITH THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER

Looking for a fun and FREE Thursday night out with a view you can’t get anywhere else?

Biergarten is back under the Saturn V at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center every Thursday from 5-7:30 PM through October 29.

Admission is free, with food and drinks available for purchase. Menu favorites include bratwurst, schnitzel, Bavarian pretzels with beer cheese, apple streusel, Black Forest cake, and more.

Click below to learn more about Biergarten and see the full food menu before you go!

Want to see more upcoming events or add an event to the calendar? Click here.

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