🎵 Popular concert series returns

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🚀 Taking Flight

🎵 Concerts on the Dock Returns to Lowe Mill This Fall

Lowe Mil is bringing back its popular Concerts on the Dock series this fall, kicking off August 29 and running through September 26.

The five-week lineup features a mix of R&B, indie, and rock acts that will surely bring down the house. Here's the full schedule and list of performers.

Concertgoers can enjoy live performances on Lowe Mill’s historic loading-dock-turned-stage, explore the studios of hundreds of working artists, and sample food and drinks from local vendors.

The best part? Every concert is 100% free to attend. However, parking will cost $10, so make sure you carpool.

☕️ New Coffee Shop Opens at Campus 805

Attention all caffeine lovers, Campus 805 is now the home to Huntsville’s newest coffee shop. Campus Grounds is open and ready for business inside Straight to Ale’s taproom.

Whatever you like, they’ve got it... drip coffee, lattes, cold brew, and iced coffee. They also serve classic breakfast bites like muffins, croissants, parfaits, and even tater tots.

You can grab a fresh cup of joe and a bite of breakfast Monday-Saturday starting at 7 AM!

⭐️ South Star Music Festival to Pause in 2025

South Star Music Festival will not be coming back to Huntsville this year. Organizers and city leaders say this is all so they can finish improvements to John Hunt Park and the expansion of the park’s Ice Sports Center.

You may remember, the inaugural South Star Festival in 2024 was cancelled halfway through after heavy rains made the grounds muddy and unsafe.

While no date has been set for the festival’s comeback, both the City and organizers have expressed excitement about its future in Huntsville once infrastructure upgrades are complete.

THIS EMAIL IS PRESENTED BY BRAIN SPACE

📚️ Huntsville’s New Learning Space

Looking for a place where your child can thrive academically and socially? We’re excited to introduce you to our new partner, Brain Space!

They’re inviting families to their Grand Opening Open House on Sunday, August 24 from 3–5 PM at 806 Governor’s Drive, Suite 201.

Come tour the classroom, meet the owner, and see how their programs help 1st–5th graders succeed in a warm, screen-free environment.

Kids can enjoy fun activity stations like a slime lab and themed arts and crafts, while parents connect over refreshments and a casual Q&A.

Celebrate the grand opening and discover why Brain Space is the perfect place for kids to learn, grow, and build confidence.

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👨‍🚀 Blast Off

📆 7 Things To Do This Weekend

🛍️ The Boutique Closet Consignment Sale

August 22-23 | 11 AM-3 PM | Target Shopping Center (University) | More Info

Swing by the old Party City space on University Drive and shop thousands of your favorite boutique brands all in one place!

🍂 Annual Fall Open House

August 22–24 | Daily Store Hours | University Pickers | Free | More Info

Kick off the season in style at University Pickers’ Fall Open House, where over 150 vendors transform the shop into a fall wonderland of cozy décor, vintage treasures, seasonal fashion, and handmade gifts.

🎊 ShopMOSS Boutique Grand Opening

August 22 | 3 PM | ShopMOSS Boutique | Free | More Info

Step into Italy at the grand opening of ShopMOSS Boutique. Expect Italian soaps, artisanal treasures, a charm bar, raffles, treats, and even a live portrait artist!

❤️ End Addiction HSV Walk

August 23 | 9 AM | Big Spring Park | Free | More Info

Join Not One More Alabama for their 8th Annual Walk to honor loved ones, support recovery, and spread hope. This free community event is open to all touched by addiction.

🎨 Art Tour of Homes

August 23 | 10 AM-3 PM | Various Locations | $20 | More Info

Peek inside the homes of local collectors and discover how art transforms living spaces. This unique tour highlights private collections in Huntsville and Madison, inspiring you to grow your own collection and support local artists.

🥂 Sing-Along Brunch at AC Hotel

August 23 | 11 AM | AC Hotel Downtown | $10–15 per dish | More Info

Turn brunch into karaoke! With $3 mimosas, $5 bloody marys, and all your favorite sing-along jams, this monthly brunch is the ultimate weekend vibe.

🎶 Alabama at the Orion Amphitheater

August 23 | 7 PM | The Orion Amphitheater | $70+ | More Info

Legendary country band Alabama returns to Huntsville for a night of unforgettable hits under the stars!

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🏡 A Showroom That Feels Like Home

Haley’s Furnishings isn’t your average furniture store. It’s a locally owned showroom filled with thoughtfully curated pieces for every room in your home.

From luxury sofas and solid wood bedroom sets to stylish lighting, rugs, and wall art, Haley’s Furnishings offers timeless furniture and personalized service that makes decorating easy.

Whether you're furnishing a new home or updating a single room, their team is ready to help you find the perfect fit.

You can shop in person at 2808 Bob Wallace Ave SW or explore the showroom online by clicking the button below!

🎵 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 St. Stephens Music Hall for presenting this section!

📆 Explore the Rocket City

Wednesday, August 20

• The Market at the Garden at Botanical Garden: Shop fresh produce and artisanal goods at the outdoor market!

• Cocktails at the View at Burritt on the Mountain: Enjoy a drink and watch the sun set over Huntsville!

• The Summer I Turned Pretty Watch Party at The Camp: Catch your favorite show on the big screen and enjoy themed drinks, food specials, and happy hour deals!

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

• Enchanted Summer Night Tasting at Vintage Karma Wine Studio: Taste six wines with herbal notes, charcuterie, and a floral tablescape!

• Understanding New Zealand at Charlie Foster’s: Sip premium New Zealand wines with paired bites and expert insights!

• The Yellow Dandies at Lowe Mill Studio 1038: An evening with the absurdist string band blending bluegrass, fiddle tunes, and originals!

Thursday, August 21

• 805 After Five at Butler Green: Enjoy a free concert from the indie rock powerhouse Bully!

• Hear to be Seen at The Orion Amphitheater: Explore a gallery preview blending music portraits, live performances, and artist talks!

• 80s Pop Culture Trivia Night at Lumberyard Huntsville: Test your 80s knowledge with themed trivia, drink specials, and prizes!

• Huntsville Havoc Jersey and Logo Reveal at VBC Mars Music Hall: Get ready for the season with new jerseys, logo reveal, live music, raffles, and merch!

• Biergarten: Rides and Rockets at U.S. Space & Rocket Center: Corvettes, cruise-in, biergarten, live music, and a Saturn V backdrop!

• The All Call Improv Ball at Shenanigans Comedy Theatre: Experience live performances where improvisors create scenes, characters, and laughter on the spot!

Friday, August 22

• Fall Open House at University Pickers: Get ready for fall with over 150 local vendors!

• Makers Market at Piper & Leaf Farm: Shop local art, handmade goods, plants, and food!

• Grand Opening at ShopMOSS Boutique: Come celebrate with treats, raffle prizes, a live portrait artist, and a Charm Bar!

• Cosmic Treasure at the Space and Rocket Center: Dive into how the Rubin Observatory is poised to transform our understanding of the cosmos!

• Consignment Sale at the Target Shopping Center: The old Party City space will be filled with thousands of your favorite boutique brands!

• Rocket City Playwrights' Series at Shenanigans Comedy Theatre: An evening of 10-minute locally written plays performed in the readers’ theatre style!

• Saved by the Ale: 90s Rager at Straight to Ale: Dust off your slap bracelets, tease that hair, rock your freshest neon, and throw it back to the 90s!

• Y2K & Beyond Karaoke Nite at Lipz Lounge: Throwback karaoke chaos with 2000s hits and Y2K glam vibes!

• Alabama Smoke Show at VBC Mars Music Hall: Enjoy Southern rock and Americana from Jonah Evans and local bands!

• M-80s Rockshow at Furniture Factory Downtown: The biggest 80’s party on the patio!

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