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š· Tulip Farm Opening Weekend
A local tulip farm is opening up for the season, a new frozen custard shop is now open, and Downtown Huntsville is getting an arboretum!

Happy Tuesday!
I hope your week is off to a great start! Iāve got a quick announcement before we get started.
Weāve partnered with Studio 11 at Lowe Mill to give away a free pair of tickets to their candle-making class! This would be a perfect date night or girlās night out.
Their candle bar has over 40 non-toxic fragrances, and an instructor will guide you through pouring your own candle while you sip on a Nespresso! Hereās a quick reel showing the process.
All of our Premium Explorerās will automatically be entered into the giveaway. If youād like a chance to win, make sure you join.
We will announce the winner next Friday.
Alrighty, letās get to it!

šØāš Blast Off
šļø Things To Do This Weekend
āļø Garden Tea Party
March 21 | 1:30 PM | Piper and Leaf Downtown | $25 | Get Tickets
Enjoy an enchanting afternoon of handcrafted teas, delicious treats, and a garden-inspired atmosphere! Tickets are almost sold out, so grab your spot quickly!
š· Tulip Farm Opening Weekend
March 21-22 | 9 AMā7 PM | Hubert Farms | $10 | Get Tickets
Hubert Farms is back for another season and offers the chance to stroll through colorful tulip fields and pick your own blooms! This is a local farm and has over 250,000 tulips!
šļø Haleyās Furnishings Warehouse Sale
March 21-22 | Friday 9 AMā5 PM and Saturday 8 AMā2 PM | Haleyās Furnishings | Free | More Info
A two-day sale with discounted furniture, dƩcor, artwork and more. Plus, everything in the showroom is 20% off as well!
š¶ MOMsMart Spring Sale
March 21-22 | Friday 8 AMā7 PM and Saturday 8 AMā12 PM | Trinity United Methodist | Free | More Info
Find great deals on baby gear, kidsā clothes, and maternity items at this massive consignment sale. This is a kid-free shopping experience, and only infants being worn are allowed.
š Huntsville Havoc Home Games
March 21 and 22 | 7 PM | VBC Propst Arena | $10+ | Get Tickets
Cheer on the Havoc at two home games this weekend! Friday is Peter Pan Night, and the players will wear specialty jerseys. Saturday is Wrestling Night, and there will be live wrestling before the game!
šø Brantley Gilbert Concert
March 22 | 7 PM | The Orion Amphitheater | $25+ | Get Tickets
Country rocker Brantley Gilbert is bringing his Tattoos Tour to Huntsville. Donāt miss your chance to hear the ACM, CMA, and AMA award winner live!
š± Plant Swap
March 22 | 11 AMā1 PM | Shenanigans Comedy Theatre | Free | More Info
Bring a plant, sell a plant, or take a plant! This fun swap event is for all plant lovers. There will be plants for sale along with a free room where everything is, well, free!

THIS EMAIL IS PRESENTED BY CHAR
š Switch Up Your Lunch Routine

Looking to mix up your weekday lunch routine? Head to Char Restaurant!
Their lunch menu features a selection of salads, burgers, sandwiches, and more, available daily until 4 PM.
Meat + three lunch specials, including Country Fried Pork Chop and Roast Beef, and home-style vegetable plates are also available during lunch Monday through Friday.
Whether it's a business meal or a leisurely lunch with friends, they have you covered!
Reservations and walk-ins are welcome.
Interested in featuring your business in our next sponsorship spot? ā¬ļø Letās talk!

š Taking Flight
š¦ Whitās Frozen Custard is Now Open
Whitās Frozen Custard has officially opened in the Village of Providence, bringing rich, creamy frozen treats to Huntsville. Their flavors include classic vanilla and chocolate, plus two new specialty flavors each week. In March, you can try Mint Chocolate Chip, Lemon Blueberry, and Butter Pecan.
But the fun doesnāt stop there! Customize your treat with various mix-ins, including real fruit, candies, nuts, and syrups. Open daily from noon to 9 PM.
You can see the menu and upcoming flavors of the week here.
š§ Monroe Street is Getting a Makeover
Big changes are coming to Monroe Street! Huntsville has hired Miller & Miller, Inc. to improve the road between Williams and Clinton avenues. The project will add new sidewalks, streetlights, trees, and fresh pavement.
This upgrade will make the area look better and be easier to walk around, especially with the new Trilogy Hotel and updates to the Von Braun Center.
āThese improvements will make Monroe Street more welcoming for everyone,ā said Mayor Tommy Battle. The city will also add two special crosswalksāone by the new parking deck and another near Big Spring Park.
š¶ Free Pit Bull Adoptions For St. Pittyās Week
Looking for a loyal and loving companion? Huntsville Animal Services is hosting St. Pittyās Week, offering free adoptions for all pit bulls and pit mixes.
Pit bulls are often overlooked in shelters in favor of smaller breads. To help them find forever homes, the shelter is waiving adoption fees for one week. Every adopted dog will be spayed or neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations.
Visit Huntsville Animal Services during the event to meet adoptable dogs marked with a lucky shamrock. You can find a list of adoptable dogs here.
š³ New Arboretum for John Hunt Park
John Hunt Park is getting a new arboretum thanks to a $50,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Greater Huntsville! This special 3-acre park will have over 100 kinds of native trees, plus walking paths, picnic areas, and public art.
Visitors can scan QR codes to learn about each tree. The park will also feature gardens, dry creek beds, and two historic dogwood trees from the old airport.
A completion date has not been announced, but you can find a layout of the arboretum here.

THIS EMAIL IS PRESENTED BY AIR DOMINANCE
š Stay Cool This Summer

Spring is here, and summer will be heating up before you know it. Is your air conditioning ready? Donāt wait for the first hot day to find out.
Air Dominance provides expert HVAC maintenance, repairs, and installations to keep your home cool all summer long.
They offer fast, reliable service and energy-efficient solutions to help you stay cool while keeping costs down. Schedule your spring tune-up today and get ahead of the summer heat.
Call 256-800-4382 to schedule an appointment, or send them a message by clicking the button below.
Interested in featuring your business in our next sponsorship spot? ā¬ļø Letās talk!

šļø Explore The Rocket City
Got a fun event coming up? Let us know about it!
Sunday Bluegrass at Tangled String
Join East Nash Grass for a toe-taping good time at Tangled String on March 23! Itāll be a fun-filled Sunday with great music! Get tickets.
Brantley Gilbert at The Orion
Brantley Gilbert is bringing his Tattooās Tour to The Orion on March 22! Donāt miss your chacne to see the ACM, CMA, and AMA award winner perform live! Get tickets.
Ladies of Blast Showcase at The Orion
Enjoy performances from some of Huntsvilleās most talented feamle musicians on March 20. This is a FREE event! More info.
Wednesday, March 19
Harry Potter Trivia at The Camp: Grab your crew and test your Hogwarts knowledge!
Disney Movie Trivia at PF Changās: Test your Disney movie knowledge!
Star Wars Trivia at Las Trojas: Test your Jedi knowledge and win some prizes!
Beginner Sushi Class at Straight to Ale: Learn how to make the perfect sushi!
Huntsville Pub Run at Backy Forty: Join the community for a 3 or 5-mile walk/run!
Spill the Tales at Nitro Tales: Grab your crew for a NYC-themed girlās night out!
Blippi at the VBC: The Join The Band Tour is making a stop in Huntsville!
Huntsville Music Office Quarterly Meetup at Joe Davis Stadium: Connect with local stakeholders and members of the Huntsville Music Board!
Live Music at Mad Malts: The Keychains will perform live!
Live Music at St. Stephens: Tim Cannon will perform live!
Thursday, March 20
Ladies of BLAST Showcase at The Orion: A free concert featuring some of Huntsvilleās most talented female musicians!
Latin Nights at The Blind Tiger: An evening of salsa, themed drinks, and tradition!
March Madness Bar Tour at Downtown Huntsville: Wear your favorite basketball gear and enjoy game screenings, challenges, and basketball trivia!
Free Wine Tasting at Charlie Fosters: A free tasting thatās all about shining a spotlight on white wines that offer incredible flavor!
Rascal Flatts at the VBC: The Life is a Highway Tour is making a stop in Huntsville!
Improv Comedy Show at The Electric Belle: A night of belly laughs where your ideas take center stage, and everything is made up on the spot!
Winds in Concert at Tangled String: An evening of community and classical music from the Huntsville Music Collective!
Live Music at Furniture Factory: Will Hoge will perform live!
Live Music at St. Stephens: Mike Roberts will perform live!
Friday, March 21
Garden Tea Party at Piper and Leaf: Embrace the beauty of spring with an enchanting Garden Party Tea!
Huntsville Havoc Home Game at the VBC: Fly to Neverland with Peter Pan night and specialty jerseys!
Midnight at the Masquerade at The Overlook: Secrets are hidden behind every mask, can you solve the murder?
Warehouse Sale at Haleyās Furnishings: Save up to 85% off sofas, sectionals, chairs, furniture, home decor, artwork, and more!
MOMsMart Spring Sale at Trinity United Methodist: Shop great deals on quality childrenās clothing, furniture, toys, and more!
Cocktails and Cosmos at the Space and Rocket Center: Join Dr. Sukanya Chakrabarti as she sheds light on the dark matters of the universe!
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark at VBC Playhouse: A seventy-year journey through the life of Vera Stark and her tangled relationship with her boss!
Men Are From Mars and Women Are From Venus at the VBC: Donāt miss the off-broadway hit comedy based on the best-selling book by John Gray!
Live Music at Mad Malts: Petty Cash will perform live!
Live Music at The Camp: Josh Allison will perform live!
Live Music at Rocket City Honky Tonk: Dallas More will perform live!
Live Music at St. Stephens: City Vibes Jazz will perform live!
Live Music at Stovehouse: James Irvin will perform live!
Live Music at Rocket City Dog Bar: Kirk Jones will perform live!
Live Music at The Casual Pint: Eric Rhodes will perform live!
Live Music at Furniture Factory: The Huffer Brothers will perform live!
*Red boxes indicate a sponsored event

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