54 - Valley Planet

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54 - Valley Planet

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July 6 - July 26, 2006
Interview with Staind
Politically Incorrect Cabaret
Perfect Wedding
IN THIS ISSUE
Nothing to
Do?
Music
Calendar
Single & Fabulous
Gossip
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Hello Everyone!
I hope that everyone enjoyed their Fourth of July holiday. In my life, the
fourth was when the whole family got together, ate barbeque, watermelon
and homemade ice cream. All of the kids would get their bottle rockets
out and shoot them at each other with the parents screaming, “Don’t do
that you’ll put your eye out!” At that time, we would all get into the back
of the truck and go to Milton Frank Stadium and watch the big firework
display. Things really haven’t changed that much, have they?
We need to all just stop and think what we are really celebrating today.
This is the season to celebrate our American Freedom which was fought for
two hundred and thirty years ago and to this day our troops are continuing
to fight for our freedom. Please just stop and say a prayer or just have
a quiet moment for our troops in the Middle East and wish them a safe trip
home.
We love you guys and want to thank every one of you for your continued
support.
Keep on rockin’ in the free world!!!!
Frankie
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Gossip, On The Cover
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A sultry month for song, Taking a Vacation?
Nothing to Do?
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Page 10
Unchained Maladies
Letter to the Planet, Wanna play with
Tiger cubs?
When Dreams Come True...Again
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The Politacally Incorrect, Music Calander
“Perect Wedding”
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Huntsville has a poetry scene!
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Dr. Anarcho’s
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Sports
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Single & Fabulous in the Rocket City
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Party of One
Page 23
Let’s Do almoco
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Listings
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News of the Weird
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Gossip
By Billy Joe Cooley
long before he became a hotshot
lawyer. He would stand onstage
with Frankie Lowery at The
Peppermint Lounge and sing
“After the Loving.” Now his son
Rob has graduated Huntsville
High, plays guitar and sings at
Kenny Mango’s Coffee and
Gift Shop on North Side of the
courthouse square. And he does a
good job of it.
Tom and Cathey Carney have
added perky Judy Smith to their
roster of writers at Old Huntsville
magazine. Judy is of the WAAY
radio and TV Smiths.
Some 40 of us ‘SonShine Clubbers)
invaded Stoney Point (Charlie and
Dean Borum’s place on Smith
Lake) for an outing and ‘feast of
feasts’ last Thursday. Ernest Hill
drove the Mount Zion Baptist bus
and the others of us just relaxed
and enjoyed.
Ah! The glory days of the Plush
Horse have returned. Our pals
Ron Jefferies and Mark Komaro
have reopened the classy place
on THE hill and shortened the
name to The Horse, which is
what we always called it anyway.
We saw Jamie Butler in Floyd’s
Hardin’s Barbershop and he tells
us that Kosmic Mama plays The
Horse on Wednesday nights. Early
evenings (until 11) features oldies
music, then the newer hot stuff
begins.
Remember when lawyer Danny
Aldrich first hit town? That was
Ed and Martha Miller have
returned from her family reunion
in Magee, Miss. She was president
of our school board for several
years. Also migrating from
Magee to Huntsville all those
years ago was tall musician Jeff
Everett, who now has a successful
recording facility here. And our
friend Fletcher Davis is also from
that part of the south.
My new neighbor is Robbie
Toone, whose kids and grandkids
helped her move her elegant
furniture last weekend.
The popular Rison-Dallas School
reunion will be Aug. 5 at 10 a.m. in
Jackson Way Baptist dining hall.
That downtown arts stroll started
off great. Billie L. Jones did
big business with her oils and
August Hoerr from Ashville,
N.C., came with his paintings (and
kept his accordion close at hand).
There were dozens of artisans
everywhere.
We were also impressed with the
celebrity photos displayed by The
Huntsville Chamber Music Guild,
which is in its 54th season. David
and Janet Milly were there. Their
Theatrical Lighting System keeps
the stage performers looking good
and glittering.
Joe Manning’s son C.J. was
bassist for Swing Shift while
Devere Pride was off recording a
new CD the other night. That group
includes drummer Buckwheat
Turner, keyboardist Emerson
Scott, horn man Werner Smock
and guitarist Chris Evans.
Deanie Blankenship took their
kids Nash and Madison, to PED
Missiles and Space Family Day at
Redstone. Guesting were her niece
and nephews: Virginia, Cory and
Cody Cantrell, and Abby and
Austin Grimes.
OUR GAL GAIL has discovered
that Thursday nights are rockin
in the Rocket City, starting with
Bike nights at Sammy T’s Steak
house on University and that the
Crawlers rock the house with
cheap beer and lots of give-a-ways
sponsored by KC’s Powersports
and Rocket City Powersports.
The gorgeous bartender Kim
Hazelwood was on the back patio
of the Furniture Factory with
her rocking regulars, including
On the Cover
T
his piece of work was done by local artist JUDY TORRES. She has
taught art classes to children and
adults and has had numerous paintings in
public and private collections throughout
the United States, including a watercolor painting in the collection of former
Vice- president and Mrs. Dan Quayle.
Her Artwork has also been chosen to be
published in Daniel Smith Art Supply
Catalog.
Locally, you can find her work at
Emma’s Tea Room and in Wisconsin at
The Gallery Ten-Gills Rock. Other Exhibitions include:
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL,
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
STEEPLEHOUSE ART CENTER,
MARIETTA, GEORGIA
EASTERN SHORE ART CENTER,
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA
GALLERY 300, ATLANTA, GEORGIA
SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Jeremy Renfroe and Ritchie
Haylord.
Robin Daly celebrated her
birthday with Stephanie Tolen and
Christy Shelton at Humphrey’s
downtown.
Philby’s Pourhouse is always
exciting and Thursday was no
exception. Barkeep Brian Adkins
was busy with lots of customers
including Jason Stinger and Lea
Billups.
Down
the
street
at
the
KaffeeKlatsch Dave Anderson
played to a packed house. including
Kevin Wynne and John Green,
while the awesome Beth Hill
made sure everyone got served.
Speaking of rockin, I was able
to score tickets to the Three Dog
Night concert. These guys hadn’t
missed a beat in 30 years, they still
sound as great as ever. If you don’t
believe me ask Anne Bradley,
Nancy Roberson, Melissa Taylor
and Sharon Gaetano.
Check out Tony Bishop’s new
place on Winchester Road, he calls
it Bishops. Wednesday nights are
rockin with Karaoke from Howie
Krueger’s HDK Entertainment.
Some of the karaoke entertainers
included Kenneth Ricketts, his
brother Bobby, Melissa Williams,
Mike and Connie Smith and
yours truly. The barkeep David
Haralson says Tuesday’s 8-ball
tournament is starting up and
Sunday is free pool.
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TULLAHOMA FINE ART CENTER,
TENNESSEE
CHEEKWOOD BOTANICAL GARDENS, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
OTHER EXHIBITIONS
MIDDLE GEORGIA ART ASSOCIATION, MACON, GEORGIA
COASTAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS,
ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GEORGIA
ART IN THE PARK, MARIETTA,
GEORGIA
FESTIVAL IN THE PARK, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
OPELIKA ATS FESTIVAL, ALABAMA
ATCHISON GALLERY, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
HUNTSVILLE ART LEAGUE GALLERY, ALABAMA
MOUNTAIN VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION, GUNTERSVILLE, ALABAMA
HUNTSVILLE BOTANICAL GARDENS
GRAPEVINE ART AND GLASS, FAYETTEVILLE, TENNESSEE
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Unchained
Maladies
Ricky Thomason
Writes
“Knock Knock.”
Who’s there?
It doesn’t even have to be a weapon;
in Alabama, you might be making an
attempt to hide the wife’s vibrator.
Some would say you should be shot
anyway if you own one.
Can’t be the cops - they no longer have
to knock. With the latest Supreme Court
ruling, they just add a warrant to the
heel of a jackboot and voila -- it’s open
sesame, and open season. The warrant
is optional, and may be added later,
according to taste, like salt in a wound.
Bang. Bang. Bang. Oops - sorry.   This
is 1151 Bush Street, not 1511- our bad.
Darn that dyslexic dispatcher. We hate
it when that happens. Back in the cars
guys, and someone call the coroner for
this one.
There are people who say, “I got nothing
to hide. I don’t care if they listen to my
phone calls. If unannounced entry and
stuff helps catch even one terrorist, it’s
worth it,”
Did I hear someone say, “I still trust the
government to do the right thing,”
Show me a person who says that, and
I’ll show you a blissful idiot.
There’s going to be big trouble with this
unannounced entry business.
“How? What kind of trouble?”
I’m glad you asked that.
Americans don’t seem to mind the
government eating away at most of
our fundamental rights and freedoms,
particularly as long as they do it like
a rat nibbling cheese. Wrap almost
anything in a terrorist’s robe and most
everyone will now accept it without
question.
The 9-11 attacks struck terror deeper into
the heart of America than even Osama
Bin Laden could have dreamed. What
he may or may not have anticipated is
that our own leaders would use that fear
to manipulate and control the American
populace like marionettes.
Call me cynical, but I’ll bet a dollar
against a doughnut that as the fall
elections draw nearer, more terrorists’
cells will be busted here and abroad
than ever before. Remember how many
“orange alerts” for terrorism that we had
before the last presidential election?
How many can you recall since then?
Right. Me neither.
It’s sad but it’s true that most people
don’t mind rights being lost so long
as they perceive that the rights lost
are someone else’s. As long as they
can say,” What has that to do with me?
They’re not screwing with me, so it’s
business as usual.”
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Right. It’s like religion, you must
have faith despite all evidence to the
contrary.
artwork by Debbie West
But they are screwing with them – you,
us. When phone companies sell your
personal info and call records to the
government -- or those with even less
scruples, if that’s possible -- the least
worst thing that can happen is that your
home phone, and soon your cell phone,
will melt down with telemarketing
calls.
self- defense and to protect our homes
and families.
Personally, I have much more respect
for a terrorist than I have for a
telemarketer.   
But what if it’s the cops who kick in the
gun owner’s door unannounced?
“Why should I care if they don’t knock
when they raid someone’s house? I
have nothing to hide. I’m not doing
anything I’d mind them knowing about.
If it helps fight terrorism, I’m all for it,
whatever it is.”
Right. Anything for the cause if they
ask it in the name of the fight against
terrorism, we should pony up, be
patriotic, stay the course, cliché, cliché,
give up our guns or...
“Whoa. Hold on there. We have a right
to bear arms. Now that’s a real right. I
don’t mind them screwing around with
the little stuff, but I’ll give up my gun
when they pry it from my cold dead
hand. The government can’t just go
around taking away our basic rights that
this country was founded on...”
Well now - why should I care if they
take our guns? It’s not like I’m going
to shoot anyone. Most gun owners -   that would include me and my wife
--   wouldn’t shoot anyone except in
“You doggone right about that. If you
want to get shot, just make their day and
barge into a gun owner’s home. That’s
why all gun owners should belong to
and support the NRA. They’ll draw a
gun faster than Marshall Dillon.”
The gun owner will reach for his gun,
and will likely be shot deader than
a road-killed dog -- by the cops -unintentional suicide.
Don’t get me wrong. I’m not knocking
the cops here - pardon the pun. If
happened to be an officer of the law,
I’d probably do the same thing. They
have a dangerous, underpaid, under
appreciated job and aren’t about to
take a chance that you’ll just point your
weapon and not shoot
Am I making any sense to you here?
A little to some of you perhaps, but
there are still those who ask “How often
does that happen?”
There have been numerous cases -some very, very close to you -- of cops
who entered the wrong house and shot a
bewildered, scared resident whose only
“crime” was to wake up with strangers
in the house and make an attempt to
reach for legal weapons to protect home
and family against intruders.
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I’ll   have more faith if the government
has to respect the rights and freedoms
that have made this country what it used
to be today. You may think you have
nothing to hide, but you better hide
your freedoms and privacy because
both are being stolen - or sold -- one
byte at a time.
Sometimes you don’t know what you
had until it’s gone.
Ricky Thomason is a freelance writer from
Huntsville. Email Rick at
ricky.thomason@valleyplanet.com.
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A sultry month for song
By Jennifer Roberts
J
uly is turning out to be a sultry
month at The Flying Monkey. And
it’s not the heat; it’s the music.
Majestika, the lovechild of Rita Maya
Burkholder and Shawn Webster, is
appearing Friday, July 7 at 8 p.m. for
the opening of Tina’s Cantina at Lowe
Mill.
The band describes their sound as
“Edith Piaf and Tom Waits in a back
alley rumble with a roving band of
Russian gypsies.”
Donations are requested for the show.
Majestika will be back on Friday, July
21 at 8 p.m.with Hot Club of Huntsville,
an all-acoustic ensemble that plays
swing jazz and French café music from
the 1920’s to the 1940’s.
Admission for the evening is $7.
Hey, you gypsies, pirates, and lovers
of jazz, folk, swing and funky country:
the Monkey’s got a show for you.
Monday, July 10, Mischief Brew and
The Counter Clockwise will take the
stage. Doors open at 9 p.m. Admission
is $5. Village Voice, in their Best of
NYC 2005 issue, wrote, “Erik Petersen,
aka Mischief Brew, has the face of a
sweet teenage boy about to get into
some serious trouble. His music is a
gypsy mix of folk, punk, and swing.
The androgynous characters in his
foot-tapping tunes lament the current
condition of these United States and
blaze alternative paths. And did I
mention he’s also a cutie?” Speaking
of looks of mischief and cuties (not
to mention a whole lot of talent and
a really good time), The Counter
Clockwise will be there with all of their
musical innovativeness and insanity,
leaving that special smile on your face
that only they can give you.
If you missed them last time, Iron
Horse is coming back Saturday, July 22.
Muscle Shoals-born Iron Horse plays
original bluegrass tunes as well as their
own bluegrass renditions of rock and
metal classics by Ozzy, Metallica, Led
Zeppelin, and Modest Mouse. Doors
open at 8. Admission is $8.
Check out www.flyingmonkeyarts.org/
calendar for links to band web sites and
more hot music listings for the month,
including Genghis Tron, Radiotron,
and The Half Runners. Late July will
be sizzling as well, so check out the
Monkey’s calendar and mark yours
now.
The Flying Monkey is located at Lowe
Mill, 2211 Seminole Drive.
Taking a Vacation?
By Roy Thomas
Redstone Federal Credit Union
N
ow that we’re in the middle of
summer, have you already taken
a vacation, or are you planning
to take a vacation soon?
My family has a vacation planned later
this month to the Gulf Coast and it will
be the first time for our kids to play and
enjoy the beach.
Planning a vacation isn’t a simple
process…let alone trying to figure out
how you’re going to pay for it and
everything else that goes along with it,
like a new bathing suit or sporting gear.
But planning a vacation is supposed to
be fun. It should be . . . and it can be.
So, if you are planning to take a vacation
soon and you don’t have a Redstone
Federal Credit Union credit card, now
is the time to consider getting one. I
used my credit card quite extensively
on a recent trip out west and it was great
to have and simple to use.
All I had to do was take my credit card
out of my wallet and use it without
hesitation.
Some of my co-workers use their
Redstone credit cards for nearly every
purchase they make on a day-to-day
basis.
The next time you’re able to go online,
check out the credit cards we have
available here at Redstone Federal
Credit Union. Go to www.redfcu.org.
and see which one will work best for
you.
You’ll be happy to know that if you
get a credit card with Redstone, use it
wisely, and pay for it on a timely basis,
over a period of time, the rewards can
be great.
CLEAR BLUE WATER
My Redstone credit card was accepted
at every place I used it, including the
purchase of airline tickets, a rental
car, the hotel, meals, some grocery
shopping, gas for the rental car, etc.
That’s a good thing for me because I
don’t like to carry around a lot of cash.
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Nothing to Do??
By Leslie Parks
on July 15th and 16th when the RCRC
will be hosting their 2006 “Big Bird
Fly In” competition. The event begins
at 9am both days and will feature 80”
mono-plane and 60” bi-plane aircrafts.
If you’re in that neck of the woods
on either of those days stop by “the
old airport” and check out all of the
airplanes in action.
I
’m ashamed to say it but the truth
must be told: I’ve lived in Huntsville
for 38 years and had never been to
Tim’s Cajun Kitchen (www.timscajun
kitchen.com) until I went there on a hot
date last month. Where have I been all
this time?
Sure I’ve heard of Tim’s. I’ve driven
past there a million times. I even wrote
about their Crawfish Festival a few
months back.
But for one reason or another I had
never actually walked through their
doors or tasted their food. And now
that I have been I’m kicking myself – to
think that I could have been eating there
since 1992!
Well, as the saying goes, better late than
never, right? Since said hot date I’ve
been back two more times and every
single time it was awesome! This is
authentic Cajun food folks: seafood
gumbo, chicken and sausage jambalaya,
red beans and rice, crawfish étouffée . .
. they’ve got it all!
Not only that, they have steaks, pork
chops, and seafood, too. I thought I
made good green bean casserole until I
tasted theirs; it’s got a little Cajun kick
to it that just makes you want more.
One of their lunch specials is enough
to feed you and a friend… it’s usually
wall-to-wall people in there but worth
the wait if you have to. I especially like
eating out on the patio… sounds like a
bayou and there’s a great breeze moving
through there most of the time.
The Art Krewe is sponsoring their next
free art party, BBQ & Bluegrass, on
Thursday, July 13. Foot of the Hill Band
will be playing Bluegrass music from
the North Patio of the Museum of Art
(facing Big Spring Park, dontchaknow!)
from 6-9 that night. Bring your lawn
chairs, blankets and an appetite because
Little Paul’s will be there with their
awesome BBQ. you can buy a plate for
$10. The Art Krewe asks that you RSVP
(artkrewe@hsvmuseum.org) for the
party so they’ll know how much BBQ
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to have on hand. Art parties are always
a good time… if you’ve never been to
one before this would be a great one to
try! And don’t worry about the weather
– this party will go on rain or shine…
Theatre Huntsville
(www.theatrehsv.org) has a play coming
up that sounds like it will be good for a
lot of laughs. “Perfect Wedding” will
be showing nightly at 7:30 on July 1415 and again July 20-22 at the VBC
Playhouse. (They will also have 2 p.m.
Sunday matinees on July 16 & 22.)
“Perfect Wedding” is described as a
“night-mare-for-one” when Bill wakes
up on his wedding day in bed with a
charming (and unclothed) girl who is
definitely NOT his fiancée.
There’s still plenty of time to get tickets
to see Carrie Underwood of American
Idol fame at the 2006 Army Concert
Tour on Friday, July 21st. This is one of
only two “Open To The Public” events
that are held on Redstone Arsenal each
year and plenty of general admission
tickets are still available through
Ticketmaster for only $18. You’ll enter
the arsenal at Gate #10 which is Jordan
Lane/Patton Road and a picture ID will
be required for all adults. (The driver of
your car may be asked to show proof
of insurance and/or registration, too.)
Gates will open at 6:30pm and the show
is scheduled to start at 7:30pm. You
can’t bring food or drinks but you’ll
definitely want to bring a blanket or a
chair since the concert is outside on the
Parade Field.
The dog days of summer are definitely
here and you can sure tell it by looking
at my yard. I considered watering it but
then decided… why should I do that?
The grass will just grow and then I’ll
have to cut it. I would much rather have
Nothing To Do than cut my yard!
The situation deteriorates when Bill’s
best man shows up and gets worse
when the bride arrives...not to mention
her mother and a “hottie” from the hotel
staff. There is a happy ending but you’ll
have to show up for the play to find out
- I’m not going to tell you.
Theatre Huntsville is actually one of the
oldest theatre groups in town as it is the
result of a merger between Twickenham
Repertory Company (founded in 1979)
and the Huntsville Little Theatre
(founded in 1949!) Obviously they’re
doing something right if they’ve been
entertaining local folks for over 50
years.
When I was growing up in Huntsville
and learning to drive it was common
for people to go to “the old airport” at
Airport Road and the Parkway to cruise
up and down the abandoned runways.
These days “the old airport” is now more
commonly known as John Hunt Park
and it’s home to baseball, softball, and
soccer fields, the cross country running
course, and the Captain Trey Wilbourn
Model Airplane Field which is the home
of the Rocket City Radio Controllers
Club. (http://www.rocketcityrc.com/)
Chances are you’ve seen some of their
members in action if you’ve been out
to John Hunt Park before. If not you’ll
have a great opportunity to see LOTS
of model airplanes competing for prizes
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L E T TERS
D
ear Mr. Gossip,
Reading Valley Planet has
stirred some memories and a kind of
higher interest in me.
So, some co-workers from Lockheed
went to the Horse last night, it’s still a
decent place, we had a good time.
We had another minor celebration at
Ruggby’s tonight. Too much fun for
just one bun. We may not be able to
return there or perhaps they enjoyed
our enthusiasm.
I didn’t know ‘Z’ was involved with
the new Horse, thanks for that input.
He was, of course, involved with my
old friend and former employer, Barry
Bryan, down at the Sports Page, during
one of Barry’s career transitions.
You mentioned Magee, Mississippi, it
is one of the best places I’ve ever lived.
I shared life with some very classy
folks down there, back in the 1950’s.
I was baptized in the First Baptist
Church of Magee in 1953, when I was
about 8 years old.
How is Floyd Hardin doing? He was
an icon to my fellow Jackson Way
Baptist folks when I went to church
there about 15 years ago.
And bass player Devere Pride (Swing
Shift band at Jazz Factory) is a
fantastic individual. I was his personnel
manager when he worked at UDS, aka
Motorola, some 26 or so years ago. I
love the man’s work. Great music. He
has a humble, caring personality. That
scores huge points with me.
Have you followed the post-retirement
career of our local artist Ed Starnes?
He’s created some great art, some of
which is exhibited at our Lockheed
plant.
His son Bill, an assistant district
attorney, was one of my Alpha Tau
Omega boys at UAH some 20 or so
years ago and remains active in our
fraternity alumni board of directors,
as does political consultant Joey Cici,
who’s quite active in the campaigns of
many local politicians.
Fletcher Davis, Huntsville
Wanna play with
Tiger cubs?
T
igers For Tomorrow Exotic
Animal Preserve, Inc. was
founded in July of 1999, for
the sole purpose of creating a safe
haven for exotic animals in need of a
permanent home.
Tigers for Tomorrow (TFT) is a 501
(c) 3 not for profit organization, that
provides a last stop sanctuary for exotic
animals, specializing in exotic cats. We
specialize in exotic cats, lions and tigers
but we will not turn away other exotic
animals in need. TFT believes that all
animals deserve the right to live
in safe surroundings
Tigers For Tomorrow
embarked on a
large rescue to
save 6 cougars
and 2 tigers in
Panama City.
Tigers for
Tomorrow
received
an
email
alerting
anyone who
could help that
there were 9
cougars, 5 tigers,
and 2 leopards in desperate
need of placement.
The K & R Sanctuary failed
to obtain and maintain
proper licensing and has not
been able to keep up to Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission state standards. Jim
Broaddus owner of Bear Creek
Cattery began working as a volunteer
with the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission when he
found out that the owner of the cats
had been ordered to divest herself of
her animals.
With the help of Keith Proctor and
Siberton Fence in Attalla along with
donations from private funders, Tigers
for tomorrow has raised enough funds
to rescue the remaining 6 cougars and
2 tigers. The cats will be housed in
temporary cages donated by Siberton
Fence Co. while permanent enclosures
are constructed.
raisers is the Untamed Adventure. Here
you can schedule a private tour and
interaction with a 6 week old tiger cub.
( Available only for a limited time and
with reservation only.)
Untamed Mountain will remain open
from 9am-4pm to the public on
Saturdays Only . Admission is $10.00
for adults, $8.00 Seniors, $5.00 children
3-12 and children under 3 are free.
Private tours are available Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday by appointment
only. Private tours are guided, and a
great way to learn the stories behind
each animal. Donation requested
for a private tour is $25.00
per person and the tour
takes approximately
one and a half hours.
Tigers
for
Tomorrow (TFT)
is a 501 (c) 3
not for profit
organization, that
provides a last
stop sanctuary for
exotic animals,
specializing in
exotic cats. We
specialize
in
exotic cats, lions
and tigers but we
will not turn away
other exotic animals
in need. TFT believes
that all animals deserve
the right to live in safe
surroundings
Directions
From Interstate I-59
Exit205 Collinsville-go west 1/10 of a
mile, make a left onto 51 South (2.3
miles), turn left this will still be 51
South (3.8miles) make right of County
Road 345 (8/10 of a mile) Tigers For
tomorrow will be on Right hand side
of road, continue up driveway parking
will veer off to left.
For
additional
Info
visitTigersfortomorrow.org or call (256)
524-4150.
Donations are still needed to help with
the cost of this rescue. One of the fund
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When Dreams Come True...Again
D
aniel had another dream as
it would be. He learned that
Staind would be coming to
Huntsville. Staind was not only one
of Daniel’s favorite bands…they were
also his brothers David’s and Dennis’s
favorite band, as well. Aaron Lewis
is a certain inspiration to all three of
them. I don’t say this lightly. I have
never been a huge Staind fan myself
but understand the appeal that the band
and particularly, Aaron Lewis, has. I
also understand the connection that the
fans make with the lyrical depth and
intensity of Aaron Lewis’ songs.
You might remember Daniel May from my
previous story published in this magazine,
“When Dreams Come True”. Daniel is my
friend from church who has a rare form of
muscular dystrophy that is life threatening. It
was one of Daniel’s dreams to meet Chevelle,
one of his favorite bands, which he did.
And so it was...
On the day of the show David and I
arrived early to interview Three Days
Grace who was opening for Staind on
this tour in support of their new CD,
“One X”. When we arrived Adam (lead
singer) invited us on to their tour bus
for the interview.
I really liked the song, I Hate
Everything About You. What was that
about? Or was it as obvious as it
seems? Hating a girlfriend
and loving her at the same
time?
It was that obvious. I mean
that is exactly what it was
about. Different people are
going to interpret things
differently but that sums it
up. It actually was written
in the studio when we were
recording that album. We
wrote it on acoustic guitars
and then recorded it the way
it is. It’s really about the love/
hate aspect of everything in
life more than it is about one
thing in particular.
it was like that. A three days grace to
change your life or something.
Did you expect that album to sell
almost two million copies worldwide?
Did you expect the songs to shoot up
to the top of the charts like they did?
We didn’t expect anything. We didn’t
really think about it much. As a band
our goal was to tour, to be heard, to play
in a new city every night. That’s what
we really wanted to do. When we got
the opportunity to be on a major label
and record in a professional studio we
just recorded the songs that we wanted
to. We just hoped for the best. We hoped
that people would relate to it on their
own level. We didn’t really have any
expectations.
Did you feel any pressure from
yourselves or your label to follow up
the huge success of the first album?
No, not really. There is always a certain
amount of pressure and it is easy for
bands to get freaked out. We just went
back to our roots and wrote songs in
Northern Ontario Canada.
You actually holed yourselves up
together the whole time in a cabin
without any distractions and sat
around a campfire and wrote the
album?
Literally.
Okay, I am going to get a little deep. It
says in the bio that at one point while
you were on the road you felt like you
had a target on your back. That is a
rather intense thing for any musician
to say. What did you mean by that?
What was Just Like You
inspired by?
That one is about growing
up. It’s about being expected
to live a certain way. It’s
about being expected to live a
certain way and not doing it.
How did you come up
with the name Three Days
Grace?
Brad, our bass player, actually
came up with the name. He
was going to business school
and heard the term three days
grace to pay like a bill or
something. At the time the
music we were writing had
a sense of urgency to it so
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We spent a lot of time on the road for
that last album. We were on the road
for two years. When you are on the
road that long it starts to take a toll
on you. I became a different person.
You are always putting on a show for
people. You are meeting people you
don’t know. They are acting like they
know you. It’s always just one big show
on the road. It’s tough. You start to feel
alone. It sounds weird because you are
always around people constantly. You
start to feel isolated around so many
people. That was part of it. I also had
things going on in my personal life.
After we left Three Days Grace’s tour
bus we were scheduled to meet up with
Staind. The members of the band met
with me as The Brothers May waited in
Staind’s hospitality room so that I could
brief them on the meet & greet. The look
on each person’s face as Aaron Lewis
humbly introduced himself to them was
a picture worth a million words. Aaron
Lewis offered Daniel a Staind t-shirt
(which each member signed) and a hat.
He then went over and sat in the chair
next to Daniel and started conversing
with him. It was awesome. The entire
band just kicked back with us like we
were in their living room at home.
Each of The Brothers May took turns
asking questions. It was really neat to
just be there and watch three of my
friends converse with their hero. It
was very impressive how down to earth
Aaron was. The meeting was more
personal than an interview so there
is not a lot to share. We learned this
much…
Aaron is no longer the same depressed
overly self insightful person who
penned Been a While or Outside. He
actually almost resents being labeled
as that person who wrote those songs
although seems to hold a great amount
of respect for them as building blocks
in his career. He literally wrote Outside
as Fred Durst was sitting next to him
at a Family Values show. Fred jumped
in and joined him on the chorus and
the rest became history. Staind was
signed and Been Awhile launched them
into musical immortality. Sure…they
went on to record several records and
have several more singles but who
can honestly say that when Staind is
mentioned, Been Awhile is not the first
song that comes to mind?
We also learned about his family and
his love for cars. While he is very
reluctant to admit to being a rock star
he is very forthcoming about enjoying
the comforts that his wealth and fame
have afforded him. He really wanted to
spend more time learning about Daniel
and his interests. One thing to note
that really impressed all of us was that
when we talked about where Daniel
was going to be seated I suggested
side stage to accommodate Daniel so
that he would not be mauled by the
crowd and could still see and enjoy the
show. One of Staind’s production crew
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leaders said that Daniel would have to
be somewhere up in the balcony seats.
Aaron Lewis stuck up for Daniel and
said that Daniel could be right on the
stage with the band as they performed.
That was amazing!! I had never seen
that done before.
The band spent almost an hour with
us hanging out with us like we were
family.
As we were walking out of Staind’s
hospitality room we were introduced
to the members of Hurt, the band that
would go on before Three Days Grace.
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THE POLITICALLY INCORRECT
CABARET PRESENTS:
“Blues in the Night” -a Show for Blue People who are Seeing Red!
Experience the Politically Incorrect
Cabaret in the Renaissance Theatre,
one of the South’s most delightful
performance venues.”
Sunday, July 9, 8:00 PM
The Renaissance Theatre
1214 Meridian Street
(next to Lincoln Elementary)
$18 per person
Tickets
at
256.536.3117,
OR
For online payment contact: Diane
McNaron at dianemcnaron@aol.com
visit our webpage:  PlticllyIncrrct.site.
with.us
The P.I.C. is a troupe of roughly a
dozen singer/actors, dancers and
instrumentalists who appear in satirical
Berlin-style variety cabaret. Featuring
improvised dialogue, stand-up comedy,
dance, authentic Berlin Cabaret songs
and Broadway hits updated with
original lyrics by it’s own writers, the
P.I. Cabaret confronts today’s political
climate head on. Decidedly risqué,
progressive and outrageously costumed,
the group rocks with deliciously dark
energy and a devastatingly accurate
bashing of fascists, past and present.
The P.I. C. has recently appeared in
Atlanta, Biloxi, and Birmingham.
The Politically Incorrect Cabaret’s “Girl
Kabarett Dancers,”
Deborah Mauldin, Celeste LaBorde and
Kimberly Kirklin
With Andrew Duxbury as the Ansager,
Diane McNaron as The Cabaret
Singer with Micah Allen, Leah Luker,
Celeste LaBorde, Heidi Malmquist
as The Brechtian Reader, Deborah
Mauldin, Cindy DeSa, Pamela Cooper
and Tommy Thompson; instrumental
musicians John King Carter and James
Wood, and featuring Brian Webber as
“Judge Roy Moore.”
The Politically Incorrect Cabaret’s “Blue Velvet Ladies” mesmerize “Judge Roy
Moore,” played by Brian Webber.
MUSIC
Thursday
July 6, 2006
music calendar
July 6 - July 26, 2006
3rd Base Grill, Edgar
Benchwarmer, Karaoke w/
Craig
Benchwarmer, Too, Karaoke
Contest
Black Water Hattie’s, Karaoke
Bobby G’s, Karaoke
Coppertop, Southern Rock 3
Freddy’s, Pla’ Station
Home Port Int’l Bar & Deli,
Artillery South Entertainment
Hosts Rap/Hip Hop
Hopper’s, Rudy Mockabee and
the Music Factory
Humphrey’s Bar & Grill,
LaSalle
Kaffeeklatsch @Night, Dave
Anderson
Philby’s Pourhouse, Toy Shop
Sammy’s Sports Bar &
Steakhouse, Bike Night w/Live
Music
Sports Page, 5 O’Clock Charlie
The Corner (Bailey Cove), Jim
Cavender
The Corner (Hampton Cove),
Lacey Atchison
The Warehouse, Tom
Cremeens
Decatur
The Brick, Live Music
Guntersville
Sandy’s Roadhouse, Karaoke
Scottsboro
The Docks, Trey, Kenny &
Coach
Friday
July 7, 2006
801 Franklin, Live Music
American Legion Post 176,
Square One
Benchwarmer, Haven
Black Water Hattie’s, Hot Rod
Otis
Bobby G’s, Voodoo Dogz
Club Ozz, Enchanted Illusion
Coffeetree Books & Brew,
Live Music
Esquire Lounge, Chaos
Freddy’s, Blood River
Furniture Factory, Slightly
Damaged
Reggae Mystics
the Music Factory
Starroy
Kaffeeklatsch @Night, Cracker
Jacks
Moody Mondays, HDK Karaoke
If you have a venue with Live Music or
Karaoke that you would like for us to
list please email to
calendar@valleyplanet.com
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TH’s “Perfect Wedding,” the
Perfect Summer Comedy
By John Hancock, Dir, “Perfect Wedding,” TH
T
he lights come up. Our ‘hero,’
Bill, is just awaking, in a hotel bed,
after a night of camaraderie—and
heavy drinking—with buddies at his
pre-nuptial “stag party.” Needless to
say, he can, at this moment, feel remote
parts of his skull he never even knew he
had. At first, his eyes don’t function at
all well… but a groan escapes his lips,
“Oh, God,” indicating that, at least his
vocal chords have not been irreparably
damaged by the previous night’s abuse
of them.
He becomes aware of something else in
the bed with him. Hesitantly, he pokes at
it. IT MOVES! “Oh, my God.” It’s not
only something, but someone. He peers
under the sheets. “Oh, my God!” It’s
not merely someone… it’s FEMALE!
It moves again… and this time a lovely
head of tousled hair appears and props
itself against the headboard.
“Hello,” she says, sweetly.
“Who are you?”
“Oh, charming.
Thanks,” again,
sweetly, but this time with a hint of
sarcasm.
“Do I know you?” Though lovely
and most-decidedly inviting, this is
obviously NOT our hero’s fiancée!
And that is just the first forty-five or so
seconds of Theatre Huntsville’s 20052006 Season closer, Robin Hawdon’s
“Perfect Wedding.” Intrigued? Got
your attention? Please… read on!
It’s Bill’s wedding day… and he’s got
a problem… actually, more than one.
The question is, which one needs to be
solved… and HOW?
Tom, Bill’s best friend and Best Man,
shows up—while the girl hides in the
bathroom—and the guys frantically try
to figure out how to get her out of the
room—actually the BRIDAL SUITE—
so Bill’s fiancée, Rachel can use it to
prepare for the wedding.
Nikko’s, Edgar
Olde Towne Coffee Shoppe,
Drum Circle
Philby’s Pourhouse, Donnie &
Lisa
Steakhouse, Mike Roberts
Sports Page, Booga Funk 
The Corner (Bailey Cove),
Dave Anderson
Scott Morgan
The Warehouse, Lacey
Atchison(5-7pm) Happy Hour
The Warehouse, Live Music
Madison
11th Frame Bar, Karaoke w/
Jim Nelson
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Decatur
The Brick, Toy Shop
Hard Dock Café, Bookem Dano
Guntersville
Hazel Green
Chandler’s Steak & Seafood,
Country Gold Express
Scottsboro
The Docks, Tony Brooks Band
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The chambermaid shows up, but
is mistaken by Tom for Bill’s
“companion” from the previous
evening. Nevertheless, she is enlisted
to “play-act” as Tom’s girlfriend, to
keep Rachel from finding out what Bill
really did the previous evening.
The girl finally emerges from the
bathroom, and we discover that she is
really Judy… Tom’s REAL girlfriend,
with whom he’d had a ‘tiff’ the night
before.
If there aren’t already enough people
running in and out of the rooms of this
suite, Rachel’s mother, Daphne, then
arrives, needing to make some final
alterations to the hem of the bride’s
wedding gown.
The rest? Well, as they say, that’s why
you’ve got to see the play.
“Perfect Wedding” opens, Friday, July
14, at 7:30 p.m., at the Von Braun
Center Playhouse, with additional
evening performances on July 15, 20,
21, and 22, and 2:30 p.m. matinees on
Sunday, July 16 and Saturday, July 22.
Rachel, herself, then arrives and
admonishes Bill to go get dressed, and
for Tom to have the bedroom hurriedly
cleaned up so she can use it to get
ready.
Tickets can be reserved by calling the
Theatre Huntsville ticket office at 5360807.
Benchwarmer, Jason Albert
Band
Benchwarmer, Too,
Government Warning
Black Water Hattie’s, Live
Music
Club Ozz, Surprise
Entertainment!
Open Mic Night
Coppertop,  Live Music
Freddy’s, Black Label
Furniture Factory, Bookem
Dano
Marge Loveday
the Music Factory
Humphrey’s Bar & Grill, Five
O’Clock Charlie
Kaffeeklatsch @Night, Lance
Smith Band
Nikko’s, Gem
Pinhook Creek Yacht Club,
Hot Rod Otis
Sports Page,  Live Music
The Corner (Bailey
Cove),  LaSalle
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Jim Nelson
Decatur
Hard Dock Café, Hot Rod Otis
The Brick, Del
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14th Annual Gallery Tour
July 14 – 5-9 pm
Dale Walters. Marvel at the newest
miniatures of Tennessee watercolorists,
Wes and Rachelle Siegrist. Meridian
Arts is a Fine Arts gallery featuring
award-winning, contemporary artists
from across the U.S.
Door Prize: $50 gift certificate
J
oin us as Huntsville celebrates
the fine arts with a tour of local
galleries and the Huntsville
Museum of Art. With your choice of
locations and styles, this informal event
showcases artists whose talents include
painting, pottery, glass, sculpture,
jewelry design, photography and
woodworking. Hors d’oeuvres served
at all locations. There is no charge for
this event.
A list of participating galleries include:
- Signature Gallery
2364 Whitesburg Drive – 536-1960
Signature Gallery features an extensive
collection of functional and sculptural
pottery, fine art glass, wood and
contemporary and traditional jewelry,
watercolor paintings, and leatherwork
representing more than 250 American
artists from across the U.S.
- Huntsville Art League
3005 L & N Drive, Suite 2 – 534-3860
– www.huntsvilleartleague.org
The Huntsville Art League is a
cooperative, non-profit organization
operated through the volunteer efforts
of its members and friends. The
mission of HAL is to cultivate local
artists and friends of the arts through
exhibitions, education and community
outreach. HAL offers original art
exhibited by over 60 local artists in
many different media.
Door Prize: Family Membership
- Artistic Images Gallery
2115 Whitesburg Drive – 534-3968
– www.artisticimagesgallery.com
Guest artist, Kathleen Fetters,
photographs scenes of the old
South...barns, old signs, deserted
homesteads. Capturing the images
on black and white film she then
applies paint to intensify the subject.
Also featured is Tennessee clay artist
Elizabeth Moore. Her new work, Tribal
Towers, is based on a recent trip to
Haiti.
Door Prize: $50 gift certificate toward
framing
- Meridian Arts Studio
370 Little Cove Road, 1/2 mile off
Hwy 72 in Gurley - 776-4300
Tour the studios of potter Arch Pike,
painter Dana Brown and painter/
sculptor Dan Burch. Dan Burch and
Everett Cox will be working on bronze
works in progress. The Studio also has
a Fine Arts Gallery featuring awardwinning, contemporary artists from
across the U.S.
- Artistic Minds
2652 Old Monrovia Road – 489-0335
Artistic Minds has many new additions
to our group of fine artists. We feature
Vonday Art, Diana’s Photography,
and Alissa Murnane of Average to
Art. We also have a good selection
of pottery, furniture, gourds, jewelry,
collage, stained glass, and wire art.
Artistic Minds represents artists in our
community.
Door Prize: Gift Certificate, Portrait,
and Two Months of Art Classes
Moonshots is Friday July 21 and
Saturday July 22.at the Roundhouse
Friday serves as the Kick Off Party
and it’s starring a very popular up and
coming singer/songwriter Kristy Lee.
Check her out at www.myspace.com/
kristylee. She’s got a powerful voice
and will be singing her heart out for us
at our Entre Act Friday July 21 at 9PM.
We ask for a $15 donation at the door
and there is an open bar!
Saturday is the main event “ THE
MOONSHOT MASQUERADE.”
Costumes are encouraged! It’s a
$40 Donation at the door or $35
in advance through our website
www.missionmoonshot.org . This
event will start at 8PM to 1AM and will
star DJ Red Richard from South Africa!
He’s one of America’s Hottest DJ’s!
This event is open bar as well!
- Huntsville Museum of Art.
Make the Museum your last stop on
the Gallery Walk and stay for the
Art Krewe’s Classic Movies in the
Park featuring “Citizen Kane”. View
several exhibitions, then grab movie
refreshments of cokes, popcorn, and
candy before heading outside for the
9 pm movie. Blankets and folding
chairs are welcome. This move is also
the After Hours party location for the
Gallery Tour.
Museum Door prize: Family 4-pack
to Rave Theatres and Family Museum
Membership
After Hours in Big Spring Park at the
Huntsville Museum of Art
Join us for a whole new “After Hours
Party” on the lawn of the Museum
of Art to enjoy the free movie being
shown “Citizen Kane”. Be sure to
pack a lawn chair or blanket and a
cooler with cold drinks and snacks
in the trunk of your car and make the
Museum your last stop before heading
outside to the movie. The movie begins
at 9 pm. What a fabulous way to spend
a lovely July evening.
- Meridian Arts Gallery
305 Jefferson Street – 534-7475
– www.meridianarts.net
See the innovative new works of
Washington artist/photographer
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MUSIC
Guntersville
Hazel Green
Scottsboro
The Docks, Tony Brooks Band
Sunday
July 9, 2006
Coppertop, The Crawlers
Crossroads, Group Hug
Sunday Jazz Jam w/Devere Pride
& Spanky Alford
Hopper’s, Brunch w/Edgar and
Evening with Janice’s Karaoke
Judge Crater’s, Period 3 w/The
Thomas Function
Kaffeeklatsch @Night, Blues
Jam
Pinhook Creek Yacht Club, J
D & the Bad Boys
Sports Page, Tunes Karaoke
Sunday Evening Jam Sessions
with Scott Morgan
Monday
July 10, 2006
Crossroads, Open Mic Night
Flying Monkey Arts
Center, Mischief Brew, The
Counterclockwise
Humphrey’s Bar & Grill, Scott
Morgan
Kaffeeklatsch @Night,
Acoustic Showcase/Open Mic
Contest
Dave Anderson
Jerry Pearson
The Warehouse, Tim’s Krazy
Karaoke
Guntersville
Tuesday
July 11, 2006
3rd Base Grill, DJ w/Live Trivia
Craig
Coppertop, HDK “Jackpot”
Karaoke
Crossroads, Toy Shop
Hopper’s, Janice’s Karaoke
Humphrey’s Bar & Grill, Dave
Anderson
Judge Crater’s, Open Mic Night
hosted by Tom Niemann
Kaffeeklatsch @Night, Marge
Loveday
Philby’s Pourhouse, Mike
Roberts
Acoustic Jam Night w/Dorvin
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Contest
Steakhouse, Bike Night w/Blue
Flames
Marge Loveday
Lacey Atchison
The Warehouse, Tom
Cremeens
Scottsboro
Decatur
Paul
Scott Morgan
Ben Trussell
Guntersville
Scooter’s, Bike Night w/The
Crawlers
Guntersville
Wednesday
July 12, 2006
3rd Base Grill, Mike & Gabe
HDK “Jackpot” Karaoke
Songwriter’s Open Mic Night
Crossroads, Dave Anderson
Flying Monkey Arts Center,
Genghis Tron, Radiotron
Furniture Factory, The Scratch
Band
the Music Factory
Humphrey’s Bar & Grill, Ron
Jeffries & Dan Hardin
Judge Crater’s, Dixie Duo
Nikko’s, Edgar
Philby’s Pourhouse, Live Music
Steakhouse, Patio Party w/Live
Music
Sports Page, Pla’ Station
Ben Trussell
Reese Rushton
The Warehouse, Marge
Loveday(5-7pm)Happy Hour
The Warehouse, DJ Whirl
Decatur
The Brick, Tom Cremeens
Guntersville
Contest
Scottsboro
Scooter’s, Trey, Gary & KB
Thursday
July 13, 2006
Craig
Contest
Crossroads, Foot of the Hill
Freddy’s, Ladie’s Night Karaoke
Hosts Rap/Hip Hop
the Music Factory
Absolym Rising
Judge Crater’s, Jonathan Giles
Anderson
Sammy T’s Music Hall, Jason
Albert Band
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Scooter’s, Live Music
Coach
Friday
July 14, 2006
801 Franklin, Marsha Morgan
Square One
Benchwarmer, Live Music
Benchwarmer, Too, Live Music
Black Water Hattie’s, The
Crawlers
Bobby G’s, Peacemaker
Sam Sims
Crossroads, The Carnaby
Loafers
The Half Runners
Freddy’s, Redd Letters
Furniture Factory, Room 240
The Dirty Diablos
the Music Factory
Alabama Blues Brothers
Judge Crater’s, The Group Hug
Kaffeeklatsch @Night, Singer/
Songwriter Jay Clark
Nikko’s, Edgar
My Abraham and the Drunk
Republic
Sammy T’s Music Hall, Bishop
Black
Sports Page, Bone Dry
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July 15, 2006
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Hashbrowns
Donnie & Lisa
Hazel Green
Madison
Buffalo’s Café, MP5
Holiday Inn Port of Madison,
Anita Palmer
Decatur
Hard Dock Café, Big Daddy
Kingfish
The Brick, Cobra Jet
Guntersville
Scottsboro
The Docks, Live Music
Jim Nelson
801 Franklin, Greg Chambers
Square One
Bobby G’s, Peacemaker
Club Ozz, Surprise
Entertainment!
Open Mic Night
Coppertop, Live Music
Crossroads, Live Music
Freddy’s, DV8
Furniture Factory, Lunchbox
Kadillac
Marge Loveday
the Music Factory
Bookem Dano
Judge Crater’s, The
Crackerjacks
Victrolas
Nikko’s, Edgar
D & the Bad Boys
Sammy T’s Music Hall, Who’s
Bad
Sports Page, Third Person
Live Music
Dan Hardin
Hazel Green
Madison
Jim Nelson
Decatur
Hard Dock Café, Lipstick
The Brick, Anderain
Guntersville
Scottsboro
Sunday
July 16, 2006
Crossroads, Caddle
& Spanky Alford
Judge Crater’s, Restaurant
Appreciation Night
Jam
D & the Bad Boys
with Scott Morgan
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Roberts
Acoustic Jam Night w/Dorvin
Paul
Scott Morgan
Ben Trussell
The Corner (Bailey Cove), Jim
Cavender
Lacey Atchison
The Warehouse, Tom
Cremeens
Guntersville
Guntersville
Contest
Wednesday
July 19, 2006
Monday
July 17, 2006
Microwave Dave, solo
Contest
Dave Anderson
Absylom Rising
Karaoke
Guntersville
Tuesday
July 18, 2006
Craig
Karaoke
Russell Mefford, Rob Malone &
Clint Bailey
Loveday
Decatur
The Brick, Lanier
Scottsboro
Furniture Factory, Jerry
Fordham
the Music Factory
Shady Deal
Judge Crater’s, James Irvin
Nikko’s, Edgar
Music
Ben Trussell
Marge Loveday
Decatur
The Brick, Chad Reeves & Mike
Roberts
Guntersville
Contest
Scottsboro
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Thursday
July 20, 2006
Craig
Contest
Crossroads, Dubconscious
Hosts Rap/Hip Hop
the Music Factory
Hightide Blues
Judge Crater’s, Jonathan Giles
Anderson
Steakhouse, Bike Night w/The
Crawlers
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Coach
Friday
July 21, 2006
801 Franklin, Ben Trussell
Square One
Black Water Hattie’s, Electric
Voodoo
Bobby G’s, Big Daddy Kingfish
Larry Woelhart
Crossroads, Hot Soup
Hot Club of Huntsville, Majestika
Freddy’s, Sister Luck
Furniture Factory, Pla’ Station
Latin Dance Party
the Music Factory
Humphrey’s Bar & Grill, Toy
Shop
Judge Crater’s, The
Crackerjacks
Kaffeeklatsch @Night, Geary
Tucker turns 50 to the tunes of 4
Door Ramblers
Nikko’s, Edgar
Chelsea Tractor
Sammy T’s Music Hall,
Blackeyed Susan
Sports Page, Lipstick
Dave Anderson
Scott Morgan
Club Ozz, Surprise
Entertainment!
Open Mic Night
Iron Horse
Freddy’s, Traumatide
Furniture Factory, Rockin’
Acoustic Duo
Marge Loveday
the Music Factory
Microwave Dave & The Nukes!
Judge Crater’s, Slow Roasted
Reunion
Kaffeeklatsch @Night, Swamp
Blues w/Billy C. and Shawn
Webster
Nikko’s, Edgar
Pinhook Creek Yacht Club, 4
Door Ramblers
Sammy T’s Music Hall, LoCash
Cowboys
Sports Page, Still Life
Live Music
Live Music
Madison
Jim Nelson
Buffalo’s Café, Bookem Dano
Decatur
Hard Dock Café, Hot Mixx
The Brick, Blood River
Guntersville
Scottsboro
Scooter’s, Government Warning
Saturday
July 22, 2006
801 Franklin, Greg Chambers
Square One
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Guntersville
Contest
Tuesday
July 25, 2006
Jim Nelson
Craig
Karaoke
Humphrey’s Bar & Grill, Lacey
Atchison
Loveday
Roberts
Scott Morgan
Ben Trussell
Decatur
Guntersville
Hazel Green
Madison
Hard Dock Café, Booty Shakers
The Brick, Black Label
Contest
Wednesday
July 26, 2006
Guntersville
Scottsboro
Scooter’s, Government Warning
Sunday
July 23, 2006
Hazel Green
Humphrey’s Bar & Grill, Jim
Cavender
Contest
Dave Anderson
Jerry Pearson
Karaoke
Crossroads, 40 Oz. Midgets
& Spanky Alford
Judge Crater’s, Restaurant
Appreciation Night
Jam
D & the Bad Boys
with Scott Morgan
Monday
July 24, 2006
Furniture Factory, Rockin’
Acoustic Duo
the Music Factory
Project Treo
Judge Crater’s, Dixie Duo
Nikko’s, Edgar
Music
Ben Trussell
Reese Rushton
Decatur
Guntersville
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Scottsboro
Thursday
July 27, 2006
Craig
Contest
Hosts Rap/Hip Hop
the Music Factory
Humphrey’s Bar & Grill, Gem
Judge Crater’s, Tom Niemann
Anderson
Steakhouse, Bike Night w/Push
Marge Loveday
Lacey Atchison
The Warehouse, Tom
Cremeens
Decatur
The Brick, Angela & Katie
Guntersville
Scottsboro
Coach
Friday
July 28, 2006
801 Franklin, Marsha Morgan
Square One
Black Water Hattie’s, The
Crawlers
Bobby G’s, Live Music
Tom & Stan
Crossroads, The Codetalkers
Freddy’s, Blood River
Furniture Factory, Live Music
F.U.X.R.
the Music Factory
Humphrey’s Bar & Grill, Pla’
Station
Judge Crater’s, White Trash
Party
Kaffeeklatsch @Night, Glen &
Libba
Nikko’s, Edgar
Adonis Blue
Sports Page, Live Music
Dave Anderson
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PetSmart Fire: Tragedy
with a happy ending
By Tina Leach
S
ometimes people go above and
beyond what is expected of them.
And sometimes lives are saved
because of it. So a hearty “well done”
goes out to the folks at the PetSmart on
Carl T. Jones and Fire Station Number
9.
On Tuesday morning, just after
midnight (June 20), a fire broke out in
the small animal and bird habitat. Fire
Station 9 rushed to the scene. One of
the firefighters, Ryan Fannell, happened
to be a regular customer at PetSmart
and knew immediately that the small
animals and birds were in danger.
Once the fire was out, they sprayed
the animal side with water to cool
down the area. Then they started on
the rescue. Chris Vaughn, manager of
that department, arrived soon after. He
enlisted the help of his associates and
the store vet to get the birds and animals
out of there. The firefighters stayed to
assist even after the fire was put out.
Vaughn was thoroughly impressed
with the quick response time of the
firefighters, and the willingness to go
above and beyond what was expected
of them. A lot of animals would not be
here if it weren’t for them. Of course,
getting the animals out was not a
cakewalk, and Chief Dodson is proof
of that.
He was heard to joke that the birds
were pretty, but had a mean bite.
The rescued animals have been divided
up between Vaughn, Dr. McGahee, and
several PetSmart employees. Unless
Jim Cavender
Hazel Green
Madison
Jim Nelson
Buffalo’s Café, MP5
Holiday Inn Port of Madison,
Anita Palmer
Decatur
Hard Dock Café, Room 240
The Brick, Tim Tucker and the
Uh-Huhs
Guntersville
Scottsboro
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they are deemed 100 percent healthy,
they will not be put back in the store and
will instead be adopted out. They are
being treated and checked on a regular
basis to determine if they are healthy or
will suffer any lingering problems in
the future. Any adoption possibilities
will be posted at the store in the next
few weeks.
Right now, the main concern is treating
the injured and keeping them healthy.
The concern of whether they will be
sold or adopted is really low priority.
Vaughn is concerned about the animals.
Tragically, there were losses. But there
have (as of this writing) not been any
more since Tuesday. And they would
like to keep it that way.
Vaughn is incredibly proud of his
employees. Some came in to rescue the
animals that night. Some are tending to
the fish to minimize any smoke damage.
And others are just doing everything
they can to help out.
Speaking of helping out, I should
mention the number of employees that
have temporarily taken in the injured
and rescued animals. Dr. McGahee
(who took the more injured birds along
with Vaughn), Andrew Gleason, Tasha
Lower, Andrea Rice, and Anna and
Martha Uckotter all volunteered to
temporarily allow their homes to be
overrun with small animals and birds.
Vaughn himself has had to acknowledge
that he will now have no counter space
in his kitchen for all the terrariums.
Talk about taking your work home with
you!
Saturday
July 29, 2006
Square One
Club Ozz, Surprise
Entertainment!
Open Mic Night
Crossroads, The Tennessee
Rounders
Freddy’s, Redd Letters
Furniture Factory, The Scratch
Band
Marge Loveday
the Music Factory
Humphrey’s Bar & Grill, Juice
Judge Crater’s, Hot Soup
Kaffeeklatsch @Night, Live
Music
Nikko’s, Edgar
Big Dan and Black Cat Moan
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By Andrew Wilkins, an independent filmmaker from Huntsville
T
aking place over the past 4 years,
the film “My Name is Eric” is a
documentary about Eric Sanders
and the life he’s lead up to this point.
He is a chicken farmer who lives in
a small town in Alabama. But this
wasn’t always the case. He’s also
been a funeral home embalmer. And,
before coming to Alabama, he lived in
Southern California and hung out with
skateboarders and a wild punk-rock
crowd.
So how did he wind up all the way over
in Alabama?
With intimate stories and bizarre
realities, Eric explains who he is and
where he’s come from. He shares stories
with friends who remember how he
came to be known as ‘Toast’, ‘Chicken
Farm’, and even ‘Chicken Trucker’ in
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different parts of the United States.
Eric’s seen hard times, and he’s
survived a hard life. Now, as he nears
his 40th birthday, Eric shares his stories
with you.
So get ready for a wild ride into the
mind of Eric. You’re about to go full
speed into a world of rasslin’, drugs,
skateboarding, women, and hardcore
hillbilly country southern rock music.
Grab a tambourine and some beef jerky
and enjoy the ride.
You can see this 90-minute long film
on July 15th at the Flying Monkey.
Huntsville is the first stop before it gets
sent off to film festivals near and far.
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Huntsville has a
poetry scene!
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By Tina Leach
oetry. It’s everywhere. What does
it mean to you?
Note: If your answer either
begins with “roses are red” or “there
once was a man from Nantucket,” then
you need to read this article more than
anyone else.
Poets are artists. They write, entertain,
inform and pour their heart out onto
paper. Each poem is a piece of
the writer’s soul, an art form to be
appreciated. And here’s how……
Step one is to read a little poetry or dig
out some old poem you wrote long ago.
Most everyone wrote poetry at some
point in his or her lives. Libraries and
bookstores are full of the stuff. So read
it. Then you are ready for step two.
Step two is to attend an open-microphone
night and experience the poetry reading.
There are several in town. The Flying
Monkey Arts Center at Lowe Mill hosts
Monkey Speak, which encourages poets
and short-story writers to read. Rita
Maya Burkholder and Frank Reardon
(whose most requested poem has a
name I can’t print) are about to start
another one at the Burning Nun (also
at Lowe Mill). Monkey Speak is the
first Friday of each month. The Burning
Nun’s open-mic night is rumored to be
the following week.
The Huntsville Jazz and Poetry Society
has poetry jams the second Sunday of
each month at Humphrey’s. And once a
year there is the Limestone Dust Poetry
Festival. Last year’s show featured
poets wearing suits followed by slam
poets in dreadlocks. It was one of those
“something for everyone” type events,
and it worked well. It was held at the
Madison County Public Library. In
addition, there’s a weekly segment on
WJAB called “Poet’s Corner.” And if
you keep looking, I’m sure you’ll find
even more.
Step three is to actually write. Now,
there are some out there who poetry
is not their forte. (I’m one of them.
Short stories is more my thing.) But
write anyway. Support the local poetry
scene. Support the local writing scene
in general. Hug a poet today. They
will appreciate it, providing they don’t
sue or something.
Local poet Allen Berry, president of
the Limestone Dust Poetry Festival and
local filmmaker (he made a film about
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the former poet’s refuge: Noone’s
Gallery), had this to say:
“What I love about the open mics is
it gives me a chance to let out my
inner extrovert.  The one I typically
keep locked up the rest of the time.  I
think people get started writing poetry,
or acting, or singing, or storytelling
because they’ve got something to say. 
The readings give poets a chance to
speak their peace, and share their truth. 
That’s a healthy thing.”
Which, to be sure is actually true. A lot
of shy folks will actually get the guts to
go up there and read
their work. I’ve felt
the same way reading
my short stories. It’s
a bit scary at first, but
it’s a good feeling
knowing that you
are sharing a part of
you with a group of
people.
Through January 21, 2007
A Silver Menagerie: The Betty
Grisham Collection of Buccellati
Silver Animals opens at the
Huntsville Museum of Art on Church
St.
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Through August 6
As a part of Huntsville Museum of
Art’s year-long salute to American
Masters, the will celebrate American
Women of the South By showcasing
artworks from our permanent
collection of contemporary Southern
Art.
Through June 16
Alabama Filmmaker Co-op will
offer Movie Makers: A filmmaking
workshop for kids on Saturdays in
“I’ve always said that poetry is like
the table at Grandma’s house.  There’s
room for all of us, and anyone who
takes a seat will be welcomed and fed. 
No matter what kind of poetry you
prefer or like, there’s a place for all of
it.  Poetry will nurture and feed us all.”
Poets
are
a
welcoming
group.
There are all different
kinds.
Everyone
has
a
different
style. Angry, sad,
silly, metaphorical,
r o m a n t i c ,
religious, political,
rhythmic,
stream
of consciousness. I
could continue to list
adjectives. You get
the idea.
July from 9am-2pm. This workshop
gives kids basic instructions in
filmmaking. The deadline for
applications is June 16th and
application forms are available
at www.filmcoop.org. For more
information contact Don Tingle at
256-837-4359.
Through June 18
Richard Jolley; Sculptor of Glass-this
is the first retrospective exhibition of
this Southern artist who is America’s
foremost figurative sculptor of glass.
A slide presentation will be at 2pm in
the great hall.
Through July 23
The Huntsville Museum of Art’s
“View of the Collection: Art Tells
a Story. The HMA is located on
Church St. For more information
contact the Museum at 535-4350.
For anyone who is considering writing
poetry……or picking up that quill that
they put down years ago, I have this
to say (okay, actually I’m not the one
saying it. It’s another quote by Allen
Berry):
Through June 30
Butterflies in the Garden at the Hsv
Botanical Gardens on Bob Wallace
Ave. The walk-through structure
will house 500-1,000 butterflies at a
time, giving visitors a chance for an
up-close look. M-F 9-5pm and Sun.
1-5pm. Admission charged.
Through June 26
The Clay House Museum, located on
Main Street in Madison, is hosting
local artist Amita Bhakta for an
Exhibit and Sale. Amita paints in the
fresco style on plaster and gypsum
board. Also her painted tiles to honor
women are very original.  For more
info call 325-1018.
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June 15
The Huntsville Museum of Art will
have a docent-led tour of Southern
Women Artists exhibition. Contact
535-4350 for more details.
June 15
Please join Meridian Arts for an
informal gathering with locl artist,
Danial W. Burch. He will discuss
his approach to portrait art. A brief
program will begin at 8:30 followed
by an open forum. Free to public.
Further information contact Meridian
Arts at 256-776-4300.
June 16 –18
The Huntsville premier of a musical
theatre phenomenon,
Jekyll & Hyde, will be presented by
Independent Musical Productions.
at Lee Lyric Theatre (located at Lee
High School). Performances will be
at 7:30 except Tickets are available
at AB Stephens, Parisian at Parkway
Place, Shaver’s
Bookstore, Off campus Bookstore
or by calling 859-2563. For
more information or to purchase
tickets through PayPal visit
www.imphuntsville.org or call 256337-9071.
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his issue, Dr. A’s   Rx for Old
Stuff That Don’t Suck is the
AC/ DC 2005 video release
of Family Jewels.
Seeing AC/DC on television has
always been a rare occurrence.
After all, this was the band that
tried to “blow up your video”
during the height of MTV’s
late-’80’s boom. Television
appearances and promotional
music videos have always
been a necessary evil to this
band of no-nonsense rockers.
But when they did grace the
airwaves it was like a bolt of
lightning - their energy and
spirit transforming a typically
staged video into something
magical and larger-than-life.
Here, for the first time, is the
definitive history of AC/DC on
video. DVD 1 starts with their
breakthrough
performance
of “Baby Please Don’t Go” on
Australian television, through
early promo clips, their rare
turn on 70’s mainstay The
Midnight Special and ends
with the Spanish television
performance taped just ten
days before singer Bon Scott’s
death. DVD 2 traces the classic
80’s and 90’s videos and
includes - for the first time on
DVD - the home video titles Fly
On The Wall, Who Made Who
and Clipped. Family Jewels
is indeed a rare glimpse of
this giant band on the small
screen.
This collection is presented in
chronological order of their
album releases, which presents
a chance to watch them
evolve.
If you grew up listening to AC/
DC during the Bon Scott years
you will understand when you
watch / hear this and realize
what an inspiration this band
was to Metal Rock.
Many fans say this DVD is a
must own for any AC/DC fan.
Some find it a disappointment.
I’m not sure why. No major
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song is left out and even a few
more added that you probably
have never heard before! No
matter whether you like the
old AC/DC or the new, they’ve
got it!
The “Family Jewels” title of this
DVD is no mystery to AC/ DC
fans. Original band member
Bon Scott was famous for his
own, said to approximate the
size two tennis balls in a Crown
Royal bag.
Your serve.
Get you a load of some raunch
rock at its best. AC/ DC took no
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approach to hard rock.
Believe it or not, the Australian
rockers claim to have had
no clue of the bisexual
implications when they chose
their name.
At $14.95, the DVD is as cheap
as a CD, and may be found for
less used.
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Track listings are as follows:
DVD 1
Baby Please Don’t Go
Show Business
High Voltage
It’s A Long Way To The Top (If
You Wanna Rock ‘N’ Roll)
T.N.T.
Jailbreak
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
Dog Eat Dog
Let There Be Rock
Rock ‘N’ Roll Damnation
Sin City
Riff Raff
Fling Thing/ Rocker
Whole Lotta Rosie
Shot Down In Flames
Walk All Over You
Touch Too Much
If You Want Blood (You’ve Got
It)
Girls Got Rhythm
Highway To Hell
DVD 2
Hells Bells
Back In Black
What Do You Do For Money
Honey
Rock And Roll Ain’t Noise
Pollution
Let’s Get It Up
For Those About To Rock (We
Salute You)
Flick Of The Switch
Nervous Shakedown
Fly On The Wall
Danger
Sink The Pink
Stand Up
Shake Your Foundations
Who Made Who
You Shook Me All Night Long
Heatseeker
That’s The Way I Wanna Rock N
Roll
Thunderstruck
Moneytalks
Are You Ready
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How Losing doesn’t feel like Losing
By Steve Moulton
N
obody likes losing. Just ask
any Alabama or Auburn or
Tennessee (5-6) Fan. Losing is
something that we are taught growing
up that is just not tolerated. Sports do
teach us that there is winning and losing
in life, but it’s always more fun to be the
winner. No if ands or buts about it. I’d
like to amend that saying.
I ever will again. With Tom Luginbill
as a first year head coach the Vipers
thrived. Luginbill guided the Vipers all
the way to the AF2 first annual Arena 2
Championship Game against the Quad
City Steam Wheelers. Even thought
the Vipers lost the championship game,
the 10-6 season was an overwhelming
success.
It began early in 2000 in Huntsville,
Alabama: the local sports scene was
about to get a jolt that it had never seen,
and probably will never see again. Enter
Art Clarkson. Clarkson had owned the
Birmingham Barons when some guy
named Jordan tried that whole baseball
thing. He also owned the Birmingham
Bulls. Art knew how to make the most
out of a little. He was and still is the
personification of “give a man an inch
and he’ll take a mile.” Art announced
the formation of a new football team
in Huntsville to participate in the Arena
Football 2, the Tennessee Valley Vipers.
The Vipers start was amazing. I’ve never
seen anything like it, and doubtful that
In 2001 the Vipers went 14-2, but did
lose in playoffs and did not reach the
title game. There seemed to be no
stopping the Tennessee Valley Vipers,
at least that’s what appeared from the
outside looking in. A closer look would
tell a different story. Art had many roles
as the team owner. He was always
thinking about top of mind awareness
as an organization. From having a top
name to be the play-by-play guy, to the
constant battles with the operator of the
Von Braun Center, Ron Evans to having
Mark McCarter’s cell phone number on
speed dial, he was always thinking of his
angle. At the same time, most if not all
fans were thinking, “When is it going to
end?” After all, a closer look saw Art as
Steve Moulton hosts The Pressbox every
weekday afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m. on
ESPN 1400 in Decatur, Ala. You can email
him at steve.moulton@valleyplanet.com.
June 16
801 Franklin presents “Uncorked
and Unwined” from 5-7pm. Come
and enjoy complimentary noshing,
great drink specials and live music.
Check out the music calendar for
entertainment,
June 17
The Huntsville Traditional Music
Assoc. is sponsoring a concert
with Italian guitarist/singer, Beppe
Gambetta. The concert is being held
at The Unitarian Univeralist Church
on Governors Dr at 7:30.
June 17
Contra Dance is to be held at the
Faith Presbyterian Church at Airport
and Whitesburg. Live Music by
Whistlin’ Rufus with calling by Doug
Singleton of Atlanta. All ages are
welcome. Introductory workshop is
7-7:30 and the dance is 7:30-10:30.
For more info contact 837-0656.
June 17
Come join the Flying Monkey Art
Center with their Artist Market.
This begins at noon at the center on
Seminole Dr. Free Admission.
June 19
Concerts in the Park every Monday
night through the Summer. Bring a
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chair or a blanket and enjoy music
by Latin Rhythms Band and MOAB.
Begins at 6pm.
June 19
The Huntsville Chess Club hosts
Chess night. Open to all. Come play
with us! 6:30pm at Coffeetree Books
and Brew on Bailey Cove Rd.
June 20
The HTMA invites you to The Old
Church at Burritt on the Mountain
at 7pm for the Madison County
Ramblers. Free admission.
June 20
MOVA Lakeside Summer Concerts
Series Tues, beginning at 6:30 with
entertainment provided by Eric
Rhodes Band.
June 21
Canjun/Zydeco Dance lessons at the
Benchwarmer Too beginning at 7pm
with a $5 donation suggested.
June 22-24
The Huntsville premier of a musical
theatre phenomenon,
Jekyll & Hyde, will be presented by
Independent Musical Productions
the only matinee at 2:30p.m. Tickets
are available at AB Stephens,
Parisian at Parkway Place, Shaver’s
Bookstore, Off campus Bookstore
a success, but not a long-term success.
From Memphis to Birmingham to
Huntsville the pattern revealed a lot.
The first crack was in 2004. Attendance
was down and after a 12-4 campaign,
Art felt the need to start his own indoor
football league, the uif, and dump AF2.
One year later Art was gone to another
city, Rockford, Illinois, along with his
new indoor football league.
Now today, we have the Tennessee
Valley Vipers. They are
definitely
different without Art,
both
in
a good and
bad
way.
T h e
new Vipers
owner Keith
Jefferies (who
also owns the
Huntsville Havoc
of the SPHL is a
guy from this area.
I get the feeling after
talking with him that
he generally wants
the quality of life for
sports fans in North
Alabama to improve.
Jefferies is not as
flashy as Art but he’s
also steadier. It took
the old Vipers nearly two and half
years to lose more than nine games.
or by calling 859-2563. For
more information or to purchase
tickets through PayPal visit
www.imphuntsville.org or call 256337-9071.
June 23
The Burritt on the Mountain City
Lights Concert begins at 7:30pm with
entertainment by Henri”s Notions.
Admission charged, and fancy picnic
suppers are available.
June 23
Classic Movies in the Park are free
and open to the public. Moviegoers
are encouraged to bring blankets,
lawn chairs and a picnic. All movies
will be shown at sundown on the
west wall of the Huntsville Museum
of Art in Big Spring International
Park. Tonight’s showing is
Charlotte’s Web.
June 24
June 25
The Huntsville volunteers for
Americans for Fair Taxation will
hold their
monthly meeting at 2:00 pm at the
Huntsville Public Library,
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Keith Jefferies’ Vipers have lost nine
games in 3 months. The Chris Williams
experiment failed miserably. All in
all, the Tennessee Valley Vipers are
losers this year. This is the worst year,
record wise, of the Tennessee Valley
Vipers. But it doesn’t feel like losing
to me. After all the Vipers did beat the
Birmingham Steeldogs, and I don’t have
that wonder in the back of my mind if
Keith Jefferies is in it for the long haul?
Yes I know losing sucks, it’s always
more fun to be a winner than a loser.
But a closer look at the 2006 Tennessee
Valley Vipers reveals that
losing doesn’t feel like
losing thanks to
Keith Jefferies
.
June 26
Concerts in the Park every Monday
night through the Summer. Bring a
chair or a blanket and enjoy music by
Eyes Around and 5 O’Clock Charlie.
Begins at 6pm.
June 26
North Alabama Nashville
Songwriters Assoc. Int’l regional
workshop will be held at 6:30pm
For more info and location contact
Donny Grace, email info@northalaba
masonwriters.com.
June 26
June 28
Cajun/Zydeco Night at the
Benchwarmer Too form 7-8:30pm.
Open to the Public.
June 30-July 2
Theatre Huntsville’s Shakespeare
on the Mountain 7:00 William
Shakespeare’s comedy ,”TWELFTH
NIGHT”. ALL shows will begin at
7:00 pm. All performances will be
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SINGLE & FABULOUS
In the Rocket City
presented behavior suited for the Tip
Top: belligerently drunk and foul, he
caused a scene, only the setting was 801
Franklin. Ding! Next! “Will” read him
correctly. Take it from Fifi, most gay
men could be psychics in Vegas when
it comes to summing up men. When in
doubt, put your date through the gay
friend litmus test.
By Fifi Boudeaux
‘“W
Statistically Fabalous
omen over 40 stand
a better chance of
getting killed by a
terrorist than getting married”’ This
dooming statistic was reported in
Newsweek magazine and caused global
panic to single women in their 30’s,
and glooming despair to those 40 and
over. But wait-this just in! Recently this
statistic was retracted, even featured on
the Today show: “Women over 40 can
find love and get married”. Well what
a relief! We all needed the media to tell
us that, after all if we believe like our
mothers, if it’s in print or on television,
it must be true. If you’re 20-something
and think this doesn’t apply to you, Fifi
hates to be the prophetess of doom, but
think again. Father Time spins rapidly
and prior to hitting the antiquity of 30,
you may just blink and find yourself 31something, unmarried, and caring about
these statistics before you know it.
So, with this newfound hope, allow
Fifi to relay more optimism. These
surveys are founded nationally by
It’s Just Lunch, the world’s leading
first date authority for the single and
EVENTS
staged at the gazebo on the grounds
of Burritt on the Mountain (on Monte
Sano). All tickets for the show are
$10.
July 1
July 3
July 3
Concerts in the Park Tribute Night
featuring Margie Cumbie,(Patsy
Cline), Wayne Abbott, (Willie
Nelson) and Dorothy Cole’s Tina
Turner revue. The Etowah Youth
Symphony Orchestra will entertain
you with patriotic pops and enjoy the
fireworks! Begins at 6:30.
July 7 & 8
Theatre Huntsville’s Shakespeare
on the Mountain 7:00 William
Shakespeare’s comedy ,”TWELFTH
NIGHT”. ALL shows will begin at
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fabulous, available locally through their
Huntsville office.
Did you know…….
That most singles would trust Will
Truman from NBC’s Will and Grace the
most when setting them up on a date?
Or that the majority of singles wait until
they have gone on 4 or 5 dates before
they introduce their Person of Interest
to their friends?
63% of 2,300 singles surveyed would
trust Will’s perfectionism to choose
a date for them. Please allow Fifi to
expand further on this one. Gay men
know men. They have the intrinsic
ability to evaluate a man, straight or
gay, within mille-seconds. (Otherwise
known as “reading” to those who know
Dorothy). Fifi has her own Will in
Huntsvegas. She couldn’t wait for him
to meet the P.O.I. she had been dating
for a month; after all he was artsy,
handsome, funny and professional.
“Will” met him for the first time, and
seconds later pulled Fifi aside and said
“No girl, throw this one back”. He was
right. Two weeks later Fifi’s P.O.I.
7:00 pm. All performances will be
staged at the gazebo on the grounds
of Burritt on the Mountain (on Monte
Sano). All tickets for the show are
$10.
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Did you know….
That most men will not order an
alcoholic beverage on the first date if
the woman does not drink? However,
single women will order a glass of wine
even if their date orders only water.
Fifi, lover of wine, supports this theory.
Especially in the Rocket City where old
morals frown upon women drinking
at all. Fifi’s advice: Botox that frown
moral judges. And for the single and
fabulous, if you drink, don’t hide it.
First date or fifth, if you want a drink,
have one. It’s all about being real. If you
drink and your date doesn’t approve,
chances are there will be many more
incompatibilities. Unless your date’s
name is St Peter and you’re dining at
The Gates, don’t allow your date to be
your moral compass, especially on a
little ol ‘thing like alcohol, Shug.
Did you know…
That most singles surveyed by It’s
Just Lunch said that baseball games
are a great place to meet singles of the
opposite sex? Sporting events are ‘fun,
casual atmospheres that two people
can enjoy”. Some dating tips/facts for
baseball games: men would prefer
women not talk on their cell phones
during the game. Most men would not
mind if their date wanted to leave the
game before the last inning. And, if
catching a foul ball, most men said they
would give the ball to their date rather
than sell it on Ebay. Naturally men are
impressed if women are familiar with
baseball terminology, and at least some
of the player’s names.
Dear Readers, let’s recap: The optimal
scenario for beating the single statistics
would be to go to a baseball game
with Karen from Will and Grace,
meet a great guy, have some martinis
while talking and fantasizing about
Derek Jeter. Later, introduce the great
guy to your gay friend Will who will
immediately exclaim: “Girl, he’s
fabulous!, Call Vera Wang and have her
whip stitch a bridal gown”. If you must
opt for a Plan B, take your best friend to
a Stars Game, have some beers, meet a
great single guy, and with enough beer,
pass him through a consult at Club Ozz
with any patron there. This plan should
be successful; after all, it’s statistically
proven. J
* Statistical data and excerpts taken
from It’s Just Lunch. For more
information on It’s Just Lunch see the
ad on this page of The Valley Planet.
As always, look for Fifi’s next column,
exclusively in The Valley Planet.
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The Rules 2006
die. You can’t go back to 20 years ago.
Embrace your current stage in life. No
matter where you are, it’s better than the
alternative.
I
am mid-way through my 32 year
and as we welcome summer, it’s
time to take an annual look at the
lessons learned during the last 365
days. As always, I feel it necessary to
share with you, my trusted readers, the
life lessons.
1.      Some where, someone is fed
up with you.  As hard as it may be to
comprehend this, it’s sadly true.  Out
there in the cold, cruel world there’s at
least one person who has had enough
of you.  They’re tired of your ways,
your mannerisms, or just your general
attitude.  Yes, aren’t they awful?  Well,
that’s just how the cookie crumbles. 
No, not everyone is going to love you
the way you deserve to be loved.  Forget
them.  But remember, when you meet
someone who you think is the bee’s
knees, out there in the world, there’s
some one that’s fed up with them.  No,
none of us are beyond reproach. 
2.      You and I are the last two
normal people left in this world. 
After countless hours of listening to
friends and would-be patients talk about
their troubles, how the rest of the world
is filled with idiots and crazies, I see it
clearly now.  You and I are brilliant.  We
are perfect.  The things we do are totally
rational. So since we get it, why hasn’t
the rest of the world clued in yet?  I’ll
tell you why: they aren’t as smart as
us.  Nope, because if they were, they
wouldn’t act the way they did. They’d
act according to our rules of order. Or
maybe, just maybe, it’s not that they’re
not following our rules, it’s that they’re
playing a different game altogether.  A
game you aren’t invited to and perhaps
don’t need to be.  And perhaps maybe
since you’re not sure what the game is,
maybe in their mind the aforementioned
actions really did make sense.  Do you
know? Can you read their minds?
Everything has a logical answer. You
just have to have the patience to let it
surface.
3. Some people will say anything to
make you feel younger. I’ve heard this
before: “50 is the new 30.” Well, as a
successful, accomplished 32-year-old,
all I have to say is “No Way.” Because
if this is true, if 50 really is the new 30,
what is 30? Let alone 32? The new 12?
Do you remember being 12? It was
horrid. We were young and life was
awaiting us: puberty, middle school,
high school, teasing, the angst years,
college, post-college self-discovery
mistakes, and so the list goes. I don’t
want to relive that. I don’t want that
mentality back. I have just come to
love being my age and now I hear some
marketers are trying to convince those
who’ve marked a half a century that
they’re still young. Young at heart?
Yes. However, don’t discount me and
all I’ve accomplished just to make
someone else feel better. Age isn’t
changeable. You either get older or
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4.
Patience my child, karma has
a plan. A few minutes ago, I was
talking to a friend about one of his
co-workers that pulled a fast one on
their supervisor. Determined to not be
looked over for a promotion, the fastpuller went behind my friend’s back
to ensure his own success, neglecting
my friend’s abilities. I smiled, “Just be
patient, karma will take care of them.”
He replied, “I can’t.” The universe has
a master plan. Sure, God’s too busy
to be micromanaging your life, but I
firmly believe what goes around comes
around. In the end, the fast-pullers of
the world will get what’s coming to
them – whether it be a broken heart,
losing a job, or ill health. Be kind.
Be honest – no matter how hard. The
world will treat you in kind.
5. Birds of a feather flock together.
If you meet someone of questionable
ethics, steer clear. If you find out they
are friends with seemingly rational
people, be aware. Rational people don’t
put up with people with questionable
ethics. Think about it – you are rational.
Do you tolerate liars, creeps, or morally
bankrupt people? I didn’t think so. If I
found out a friend’s ex cheated on her, I
wouldn’t give him the time of day – or
any of his friends. What is the point?
I don’t have time for people who are
rude, inconsiderate, or hurtful. Neither
do my friends. Life is too short to fly
with people who will bring you down. I
say find a new flock to fly with.
May this advice bring you solace and
a year of good times with people who
are good to you. I hope that you take
time to be kind and patient, and that you
try to find every possible solution to a
situation before writing off anyone else.
After all, we are all we have. It’s up
to you to chose your friends, make the
right decisions, and enjoy the ride.
Allison Gregg is an eternal optimist who has never
had it so good. Email Allison at
allison.gregg@valleyplanet.com.
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Let’s do almoço
By Tina Leach
I
n case you’re wondering, that word
was lunch in Portuguese. Why
Portuguese? Because that is the
official language of Brazil, the theme
of the restaurant aptly named Cafe from
Brazil.
It is definitely different. Most people if
asked about Brazilian food would have
trouble replying without referring to the
Brazil nut or coffee—myself included.
So this was a new experience for me.
To start off, they offer an assortment
of drinks, but I decided to try the fresh
fruit juices. They have many, and you
can mix them. (I tried strawberry-lime.
I was not disappointed.)
As far as ordering, the waitress sort of
gave us a short crash course in Brazilian
cuisine, explaining the different types
of foods. Starting with their appetizer,
the queijinho. It’s pure cheese, but like
bread in a way.
Entree-wise, we had the choice of
salads, pies or cakes (not the dessert
kind), panninis (made with queijinho)
or one of the specials. I chose the
special, Coca-cola chicken (chicken
cooked in a cola based sauce and served
over rice). It was tasty. Others at my
table tried salads and panninis (which
also looked good).
Pies are not what you think. Different
meats and vegetables in a filling on a
cheese crust. The Rio de Janeiro has
smoked turkey, while the Salvador is
a pie with shrimp and hearts of palm
sauce. The Porto Alegre has ham,
bacon, and onions.
The cakes sound interesting as well.
The Da Praia has tuna, green olives
and havarti cheese on white bread
assembled like a cake. Or you could try
the Da Granja with chicken, carrots and
corn spreads.
Sadly, one sitting is not enough. I will
have to return and try some of the other
dishes. What I did have was excellent.
The staff was nice and helpful, and
there was a good level of comfort, like I
was eating at a friend’s house.
They are located at 2121-A Whitesburg
Drive, in the Big Brother center (it was
formerly the location of Big Brother
Foods).
They are open Monday
through Saturday, 11 to 3 and you can
check their daily specials at www.cafef
rombrazil.com.
Why Can’t the Revolution be Televised?
Liv Lanier
I
t was Eleanor Roosevelt who said
“It is very difficult to have a free,
fair, and honest press anywhere
in the world. In the first place, as a
rule, papers are largely supported by
advertising, and that immediately gives
the advertisers a certain hold over the
medium which they use.”
Right on, Eleanor, right on.
I know I have been edited a time or
two. You know, every time I sit to
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write what you
folks read, I wonder
if it will even get
printed. I backspace
and
backspace
questioning the line
and how far I can
push it. I once had
to (not for this zine)
completely rewrite
a column because it
was too risqué. The
scandalous topic?
Why the word
‘liberal’ had become
foul. The column
was full of profane
material such as the
Webster’s definition
of ‘liberal.’ FYI“favorable
to
individual liberty,
social reform and
the removal of economic restraints.”
Appalling!
But, seriously gang, what happens
when business owns the press or
media? What are the consequences
of corporations controlling what we
know (or don’t know)? I might have
to leave that open ended seeing as how
I am on a 700 word budget and still
have not plugged this into Huntsville’s
role, but let’s play word association
with the answer. I’ll throw some
words and phrases out there; you catch
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them and we’ll go from there. Slant.
Inaccurate. The Branding of America.
Biased. Exxon-Mobil. Oppression.
Unaccountable. Nike. That should do.
Play around with that.
Liv, what can we do? Good. Glad
you asked. I’ll chuck another word
out there. Grassroots. It is so easy to
feel overwhelmed about issues such as
taking back the media, because, well,
the media is pretty damn big which in
turn, makes us feel tiny. A small group
of concerned citizens may not be able to
take on Rupert Murdoch (am I the only
one finding solace in the fact that this
dude is like 100?) but they sure as heck
can work together to bring programs
to Huntsville such as Amy Goodman’s
“Democracy Now.”
North Alabama Media Reform was
created as a result of 8 of us taking a trip
to St. Louis last spring to the Freepress
Media Conference. (freepress.net, look
it up, the next one is in Memphis, gang,
I’ll buy you a beer). Basically it is a
weekend event put on by a group of
folks that really have their ducks in
a row and are flying right. Materials,
skills and the like are presented to you,
John Q. Public, in order for you to go
home, and not so much change the
world, just your community.
I’d like to give it up to those of you
(Linda, Ethan, Noor, you know who you
are) that have really taking initiative to
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see this thing take off. There are so
many battles out there, one has to pick
and choose which ones to fight, but,
man, we have got to make sure the
revolution will be televised. It starts
and ends with media reform.
NAMR made a dent in the local
community last month by being
instrumental in bringing Democracy
Now to WLRH. It airs every Friday from
6-7 p.m. Perhaps Air America with Al
Franken will follow suit? Maybe you
would like to help ensure that it does?
NAMR meets the first Monday of each
month at the Tai Pan Palace, 2012
Memorial Pkwy (corner of Governor’s
Drive and S Parkway) at 6:00 p.m.
(and if you are broke, as am I, you do
not have to purchase dinner here to
attend the meeting).
It is a huge fight guys. Think of any
cause you can and it can be related
back to the media and the public’s
controlled perception; and no one is
held accountable. I know this is a lot of
information at once. And I also realize
that sometimes in my rush to meet a
deadline at the last minute I make a
clusterfrank out of words, thoughts
and ideas. And I also know that we
all just need to know more. So if you
have any questions, thought, comments,
ideas, answers, directions or any other
pertinent words to relay, please, feel
free to email me at liv@knology.net
and I will assist as best as I can.
www.northalabamamediareform.org
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JAVA JAAY CAFE
1713 6th Ave. SE, Decatur, 256-351-8555.
KAFFEEKLATSCH
103 Jefferson Street, Huntsville, 256-536-7993.
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2315 Beltline SW, Decatur, 256-432-2746
801 FRANKLIN
801 Franklin Street, Huntsville (Downtown by
Medical Center), 256-519-8019. Lunch: M-F 11-2,
Dinner: M-W 5-10 pm & Th-Sa 5 pm-1 am. Lounge
opens 4 pm M-F. Full Bar & Extensive Wine List.
www.801franklin.com
BEAUREGARD’S (3 Huntsville locations)
1851 University Dr. , 256-512-0074
511 Jordan Lane, 256-837-2433
975 Airport Rd. SW, 256-880-2131
BENNIGAN’S
1009 Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville, 256-534-6141
www.bennigans.com
BISTRO LA LUNA
Covenant Cove Lodge & Marina, 7001 ValMonte Drive, Guntersville, 256-582-0930.
www.covenantcove.com
BONEFISH GRILL
4800 Whitesburg Dr. , 256-883-0643
BUFFALO WILD WINGS
2750 Carl T. Jones Dr.
256-650-4115
CHEF GREEN’S ON THE FOUNTAIN
Fountain Row
Huntsville, Al 35801
CHILI’S (2 Huntsville locations)
4925 University Drive, 256-722-9620
2740 Carl T. Jones, 256-882-1230
CRAWMAMMA’S
5000 Webb Villa, Guntersville, 256-582-0484
D&L BISTRO
7500 SW Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville,
256-881-7244, located in Main St. South
THE DOCKS
Goosepond Colony, 417 Ed Hembree, Scottsboro,
256-574-3071.
EDEN’S EAST
2413-B Jordan Lane, Huntsville, 256-721-9491
Vegetarian fare, M-Thu: 11am-6 pm; Fri: 11am-3pm
FURNITURE FACTORY BAR & GRILL
619 Meridian Street N, Huntsville (just north of
Downtown), 256-539-8001.
GREEN HILLS GRILLE
5100 Sanderson Street NW, Huntsville (corner of
Wynn and University), 256-837-8282.
HUMPHREY’S BAR & GRILL
109 Washington Street, Huntsville (Downtown,
corner of Washington and Clinton), 256-704-5555.
11 am – 2 am everyday.
www.downtownhuntsville.com
Live music almost every night – SEE CALENDAR
MAIN STREET CAFE
101Main Street, Madison, 461-8096
MAMA ANNIE’S
4550 Meridian Street N, 489-3275
THE PALATTE’ CAFÉ
Huntsville Museum of Art
300 Church St.
PAULI’S BAR & GRILL
7143-C Hwy 72 W, Huntsville (corner of Slaughter
Road & Hwy 72), 256-722-2080.
PAULI’S CHOPHOUSE
109 Washington Street, Huntsville (Downtown,
corner of Clinton and Washington), 256-704-5555.
M-Th 5 – 10 pm, F-Sat 5 – 11 pm, Sun 11 am – 2
pm. www.downtownhuntsville.com
PRINCETON’S CEDAR MILL GRILLE
1208 Beltline SW, Decatur, 256-351-6247
SILVER POINT RESTAURANT
7840 Hwy 72 Madison, 856-895-3343
STARFISH
Corner of Pratt & Russell, Huntsville, 256-327-5555
T-BIRDS CAFE
1792 Hwy. 72 East, Huntsville, 256-852-9191.
TGI FRIDAY’S
4935 University Drive NW, Huntsville
256-830-2793, www.tgifridays.com
TOP O’ THE RIVER
7004 Val-Monte, Guntersville, 256-582-4567
WILD FLOUR BISTRO
600 Jordan Lane NW, Huntsville (shopping center,
corner of Holmes and Jordan). 256-536-0939.
WINGS SPORTS GRILLE
4250 Balmoral Dr. SW, Huntsville, 256-881-8878.
www.wingssportsgrille.com
ALABAMA BREAD COMPANY
975 Airport Rd., Huntsville, 256-882-2010.
CAFE BABA
5000 Whitesburg, Huntsville, 256-882-6747.
CAFE DOMAIN
6585 Hwy 431 S, Ste. C, Huntsville, 256-519-2323
COFFEE CREATIONS
616 HWY 31, S ATHENS, AL 35611
JAZZ FACTORY
109 North Side Square, Huntsville (Downtown on
the Square), 256-539-1919.
COFFEE AND TEA COMPANY
Madison Square Mall University Dr.
Huntsville 256-837-7085
K C’s COYOTE CAFE
410 Old Town St., Guntersville, 256-582-1676
COFFEE TREE BOOKS & BREW, THE
7900 Bailey Cove Rd., Huntsville, 256-880-6464
LE BISTRO DU SOLEIL
300 Franklin Street, Huntsville (Downtown on the
Square), 256-539-7777
HIGHLANDER COFFEE SHOPPE
Bob Wallace Ave
LOGAN’S ROADHOUSE (2 Huntsville locations)
4249 Balmoral Drive, Huntsville, 256-881-0584
University Drive NW, Huntsvile
JAMO’S CAFÉ
413 Jordan Lane NW, Huntsville, 256-837-7880.
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KENNY MANGO’S COFFEE SHOP & GALLERY
119 N Side Square, Huntsville, 256-755-6559.
LAGNIAPPES COFFEE CAFE
119 East Moulton, Decatur
Coffee, Espresso, Bakery & Deli.
OLDE TOWNE COFFEE SHOPPE
511 Pratt Ave NE, Huntsville, 256-539-5399
SEATTLE SOUTH
2113 Whitesburg Drive S, Huntsville,(Whitesburg
Medical District), 256-534-0513
WEST SIDE COFFEE PLACE & CAFE
2699B Sandlin Rd., SW, Decatur, 256-353-2025
WILD ROSE CAFE
121 North Side Square, Huntsville, 256-539-3658
CAJUN CAFE
704 Hwy 231 Lacey’s Spring 256-650-5586
PO BOY FACTORY
815 Andrew Jackson Way, Huntsville (in Five
Points) 256-539-3616.
TIM’S CAJUN KITCHEN
114 Jordan Lane, Huntsville, 256-533-7589.
PAPOU’S
110 South Side Square, Huntsville, 256-534-5553
Greek Restaurant, Lunch & Dinner, Full Bar.
SAZIO
Corner of Pratt & Russell, Huntsville, 256-327-5555
Mediterranean Cuisine, Full Bar, Patio Dining
BELLACINO’S PIZZA & GRINDERS (3 locations)
4851 Whitesburg Dr, 256-880-8656
8572 Madison Blvd, Madison, 256-774-1918
11700 N So Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville, 256-6504648
BIG ED’S PIZZERIA
721 Clinton Avenue, Huntsville, 256-536-2872
CHEEBURGER, CHEEBURGER (3 locations)
5000 Whitesburg Dr., Huntsville, 256-885-3700
300 Hughes Rd, Madison, 256-464-9990
Providence Main, Huntsville
DUFFY’S DELI
2324 Whitesburg, Huntsville, 256-533-4179
McALLISTER’S DELI (2 Huntsville locations)
4800 Whitesburg Drive S, 256-880-1557 and
1480 Perimeter Pkwy, 256-425-0034. Appetizers,
Salads, Sandwiches, Spuds & Desserts. Kid’s Menu.
TONY’S ITALIAN DELI
119 James Madison Drive SW
Huntsville, 256-772-4448
SCHLOTZSKY’S DELI (2 Huntsville locations)
4319 University Drive NW, 256-830-6400
11120 Memorial Pkwy SW, 256-650-6300
8969 Hwy. 20, Madison, 256-464-5300
SOUL BURGER
2900 Triana Blvd. SW, Huntsville, 256-534-8585
STANLIEO’S SUB VILLA (2 Huntsville locations)
605 Jordan Lane, 256-837-7220
602 Governors Drive, 256-536-6585
TERRY’S PIZZA (3 Huntsville locations)
9034 Memorial Pkwy S, 256-881-5987
3612 Governors Dr, 256-536-3389 and
2514 Memorial Pkwy N, 256-539-3467
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BB PERRINS
608 Holly St, NE, Decatur, 256-355-0980
CLEM’S BBQ & FISHERY
3700 Blue Spring Road NW
DREAMLAND
3855 University Dr., Huntsville 256-539-7427
GIBSON BARBECUE (3 Huntsville locations)
3319 Memorial Pkwy., Huntsville, 256-881-4851
8412 Whitesburg Drive, Huntsville, 256-882-0841
735 Hwy 72 E, Huntsville, 256-852-9882
1715 6th Ave., SE, Decatur, 256-350-6969
MERIDIANVILLE BAR-B-QUE
11537 Hwy. 231N., Meridianville, 256-828-3725
OLE HICKORY PIT BBQ
5061 Maysville Road
New Market, 256-859-2824
Smokey’s Barbeque
8073 Hwy 72, W, Madison
256-721-0300
Thomas Pit BBQ
Hwy 72 ,W, Madison
256-837-4900
BLUE PLATE CAFE
3210 Governors Drive, Huntsville, 256-533-8808
ERNEY’S
1605 Pulaski Pike NW
Huntsville, (256) 533-5734
G’S COUNTRY KITCHEN
2501 Oakwood Dr., Huntsville, 256-533-3034
MULLIN’S
607 Andrew Jackson, Huntsville, 256-539-2826
ROLO’S CAFE
505 Airport Rd., Huntsville, 256-883-7656
BANDITO BURRITO (2 locations)
3017 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, 256-534-0866
208 Main St., Madison, 256-461-8999
CASA BLANCA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
(4 locations)
7830 Hwy 72 W, Ste 230, Madison 256-864-0360
140 Browns Ferry Rd, Madison 256-464-6044
7900 Bailey Cove Rd, Huntsville 256-883-4447
1802 Hwy 72 E, Ste D, Athens 256-771-0130
EL MARIACHI (3 locations)
14450 Hwy 231/431 N Hazel Green, 256-828-1466
1836 Winchester Road, Huntsville 256-851-7255
7193 Hwy 72 W, Madison, 256-890-0900
EL PALACIO
2008 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville 256-539-6075
GARIBALDI’S
2107 Old Blue Spring Rd. Hsv 256-851-7394
GUADALAJARA MEXICAN RESTAURANTS
11208 Memorial Pkwy S, Huntsville
256-882-7311 &
8572 Madison Blvd, 256-774-1401
LA ALAMEDA
3807 University Drive NW
LITTLE ROSIE’S TAQUERIA
4781 Whitesburg Dr S, Huntsville, 256-882-0014
PEPITO’S
3508 Mem. Pkwy. S, Hsv
256-858-0059
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LISTINGS
QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL
4800 Whitesburg Drive, Huntsville 256-489-1367
ROSIE’S MEXICAN CANTINA
(2 Huntsville locations)
6125 University Drive, 256-922-1001
7540 S. Memorial Pkwy, 256-382-3232
CARRABAS
Parkway Place Mall
ITALIAN PIE
5000 Whitesburg Dr, Huntsville, 256-883-9112
LA STRADA
12824 Hwy 431, Guntersville. European cuisine.
256-582-2250. www.lastradabama.com
LUCIANO
964 Airport Road SW, Huntsville, 256-885-0505
RICATONI’S ITALIAN GRILL
107 N. Court St., Florence, 256-718-1002
ROMANO’S MACARONI GRILL
5901 University Drive, Huntsville, 256-722-4770
TELLINI’S CAFE & GRILL
4855 Whitesburg Dr. Hsv
256-881-9155
EDO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
104 N. Intercom Drive, Madison, 256-772-0360
MIKATO JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE & LOUNGE
4061 Independence Dr. NW, Huntsville, (one block
N. of University on Jordan Ln.), 256-830-1700.
MIKAWA RESTAURANT
1010 Heathland Dr, Huntsville, 256-837-7440.
MIWON JAPANESE RESTAURANT
404 Jordan Lane NW
MIYAKO
10013 South Parkway
256-880-9879
NIKKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
6565 Hwy. 431, Hampton Cove, 256-536-3690
SHO GUN JAPANESE STEAK & SUSHI BAR
3991 University Drive, Huntsville, 256-534-3000.
TOKYO JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI BAR
1105 Wayne Road, Huntsville, 256-217-1719
MAMA FU’S ASIAN HOUSE
6920 University Dr. Huntsville, 256-830-4433
SURIN OF THAILAND
975 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, 256-213-9866
THAI GARDEN RESTAURANT
800 Wellman Ave. NE, Huntsville, 256-534-0122
CHINA MOON
11700 S Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville, 256-880-2626
DING HOW II
4800 Whitesburg Dr., Huntsville, 256-880-8883
JADE PALACE
4925 University Drive NW, Huntsville,
256-830-2458
TAI PAN PALACE
2012 Mem. Pkwy, S, Hsv
256-539-5797
DEUTSCHE KUCHE
418 Jordan Lane, Huntsville, 256-534-4807.
Authentic
HILDEGARD’S
2357 Whitesburg Dr., Hsv
256-512-9776
OL HEIDELBERG CAFÉ
6125 University Drive NW E14, Huntsville,
(shopping center next to Rosie’s), 256-992-0556.
3RD BASE GRILL
7904 Memorial Pkwy S, Huntsville, 256-882-9500.
ADRIAN’S
1405 Sunset Drive, Guntersville, 256-582-3106
ALLEN’S GRILLE & GROG
9076 Madison Blvd, Madison, 256-772-8514.
THE BARN
2510 Ready Section Road, corner of Pulaski Pike,
Toney
BENCHWARMER FOOD & SPIRITS
2998 University Drive, Huntsville 256-539-6268.
www.benchwarmersportsbar.com.
BENCHWARMER, TOO!
BILLIARD STREET CAFE
BLACK WATER HATTIE’S
10000 S. Memorial Pkwy. 256-489-3333.
BLUE PARROT MARTINI & CIGAR LOUNGE
7001 Val-Monte Drive, Covenant Cove Resort,
Guntersville, 256-582-0930.
www.covenantcove.com/parrot.htm
BOBBY G’S PLACE
1009 Henderson Road, 256-837-4728
BRICK DELI & TAVERN, THE
209-A 2nd Ave. SE, Decatur
256-355-8318.
CHARLOTTE’S PLACE
1117 Jordan Ln.
CHIPS & SALSA CANTINA
10300 Bailey Cove Rd SE Huntsville, 256-880-1202.
CLUB MIRAGE
4701 Meridian Street, Huntsville, 256-851-2920.
COPPER TOP BAR & GRILL
200 Q Oakwood Ave., Huntsville, 256-536-1150
Formerly Zesto’s in Five Points. Appetizers,
sandwiches & more. Karaoke & Live Music
CORNER GRILL & PUB, THE
(2 Huntsville locations)
10300 Bailey Cove Road SE, 256-880-2103.
129-A Old Highway 431,Hampton Cove
CROSSROADS, THE
721 Clinton Ave, Huntsville, 256-533-3393. Live
Music 7 nights. www.crossroadsmusic.biz
END ZONE, THE
FINNEGAN’S PUB
3310 Memorial Pkwy S, Huntsville, 256-881-9732
FREDDY’S
4070 Mem. Pkwy South Huntsville 35802
256-880-2590
Corner of Golf Rd. & The Paekway
New Restaurant with a New Attitude!
FURNITURE FACTORY BAR & GRILL
619 Meridian Street N, Huntsville (just north of
Downtown), 256-539-8001.
HARD DOCK CAFE
3755 U.S. Hwy. 31, Decatur, 256-340-9234
HALF TIME BAR AND GRILL
8873 Highway 72 W, Madison, 256-430-0266
HOG WILD SALOON
2407 Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville, 256-533-7446
HOOTERS
HOPPER’S
Holiday Inn-Research Park, 5903 University Drive,
256-830-0600
HUMPHREY’S BAR & GRILL
109 Washington Square, Huntsville, 256-704-5555.
Beef, seafood, sandwiches. Come for the food
– Stay for the Fun. Best Patio in Huntsville. Happy
Hour every day 11 am – 6 pm. Live music every
night, no cover. Open 11 am – 2 am everyday.
INSOMNIA
6402 Hwy 72, W
JEMISON’S EATERY & PUB
350-A Market St. NE, Decatur, 256-351-0300.
TASTE OF D’ISLANDS
2105 Mastin Lake Road, Huntsville, 256-851-9262.
CASA MONTEGO INTERNATIONAL LOUNGE
2117 Jonathan Drive, Huntsville, 256-858-9187.
2ND STREET MUSIC HALL
208 2nd Street, Gadsden 256-547-0010
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JUDGE CRATER’S PUB & GRILL
110 Southside Square, Huntsville 256-534-6116
KAFFEEKLATSCH @NIGHT
Live Music nightly.
THE MAIN OFFICE
Hwy 231/431, Hazel Green, 256-829-9100
#070606072606
MARTINI’S OF MADISON
Ramada Inn, 8716 Madison Blvd, Madison,
256-772-0701.
MOODY MONDAYS
718 Church St, Huntsville, 256-533-4005
NIKKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
6565 Hwy. 431, Hampton Cove, 256-536-3690
OTTER’S
Marriott Hotel, 5 Tranquility Base, Huntsville
256-830-2222.
PADDY’S
3305 Bob Wallace Ave.
256-489-0911
PHILBY’S POURHOUSE
PINHOOK CREEK YACHT CLUB
2704 Johnson Road, Huntsville, 256-880-3714.
ROSEBERRY PUB & GRILL
Hwy 67 Scottsboro
256-574-4231
RUGGBY’S
SAMMY’S LIVE
2322 Memorial Parkway, S
SAMMY T’S MUSIC HALL
116 Washington Street, 256-539-9974.
www.sammytsplace.com
SANDY’S ROADHOUSE
12740 Hwy. 431 S, Guntersville, 256-571-0450.
THE SHACK
105 Swancott Road, Triana 256-461-0227. The bar
that never closes!
SPORTS PAGE LOUNGE & DELI
9009 Memorial Pkwy S, Huntsville, 256-880-9471.
THE STATION
8694 Madison Blvd., Madison, 256-325-1333.
STEVE’S BILLIARDS & LOUNGE
2322 Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville, 256-539-8919.
TABU & THE VIP ROOM
7200 Governors West, Huntsville, 256-830-1233.
www.theentertainmentcomplexhsv.com
TWILIGHT ZONE
2140 Gunter Ave. in the Holiday Inn,Guntersville,
256-582-2220
UPSCALE
2021 Golf Rd, Huntsville, 256-881-8820
www.clubupscale.com
VISIONS
6404 University Dr. NW, Huntsville, 256-722-8247
WINGS SPORTS GRILLE
4250 Balmoral Dr. SW, Huntsville, 256-881-8878.
www.wingssportsgrille.com
5 POINTS GALLERY
401 Pratt Ave. NE, 256-539-9658
801 FRANKLIN
801 Franklin Street, Huntsville, (Downtown by
Medical Center), 256-519-8019. Dine with fine art.
www.801franklin.com.
ATHENS ST. STUDENT UNION ART GALLERY
300 N. Beaty St., Athens, Athens State University,
800-522-0272
ARTISTIC IMAGES
2115 Whitesburg Drive, Huntsville, 256-534-3968.
www.artisticimagesgallery.com
CAROLE FORET FINE ART
206 West Market St., Downtown Square, Athens
256-232-2521. www.caroleforet.com
Calling all
Artists!
If you would
like to submit
your Art Work
please email as
an attachment to
jill@
valleyplanet.com
CLAY HOUSE MUSEUM ART GALLERY
16 Main Street
Madison, AL 256-325-1018
DRAGONFLY GALLERY & DESIGN
125 Main Ave. S., Fayetteville, TN, 931-433-3024
HUNTSVILLE ART LEAGUE GALLERY
3005 L&N Drive, Suite 2, Huntsville, 256-534-3860.
Monday-Saturday 10 am - 6 pm; Sunday 1-4 pm.
www.huntsvilleartleague.org.
HUNTSVILLE MUSEUM OF ART
300 Church Street So. in Big Spring International
Park, Huntsville. Gen. admission fee is $7 for nonmembers. Discounts for seniors over 60, military,
students with a valid ID, and groups of 10 or more.
Admission is half-price for non-members on Thurs
nights. Members & children <6 free. Hours 1-5pm.
Sunday; 10am-5pm. Mon-Sat; extended hours on
Th 5-8 pm. Call 256-535-4350 or
1-800-786-9095, or visit www.hsvmuseum.org.
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bottom of each photo, the photographer’s
bare toes are visible and display the
tattoos “white” and “trash,” matching
Costello’s own tattooed toes.
Chuck Shepherd, photo Bob
Baggett Photography
Ron “King Suki” King won the U.S.
checkers championship in June in Medina,
Ohio, claiming the $6,000 first prize by
emerging from a field of 41 competitors
whose intensity generally rivals that
of more popular and complex games.
King, the world “free style” champion, is
known as the Muhammad Ali of checkers
for trash-talking his opponents. Also
competing was another world champion
(in a form of checkers in which the first
three moves are always at random), Alex
“The Mad Russian” Moiseyev, who
assured an Agence France-Presse reporter
that, as in chess, the top players have to
think 10 moves ahead.
Cultural Diversity
The Gilgit tribe beat Chitral, 9-6, this year
in the annual, bloody, take-no-prisoners,
referee-less polo match on a remote, 2mile-high field on a mountain in Pakistan,
an event that, despite its viciousness,
some observers credit with forestalling
actual war between the tribes. According
to a May dispatch in ESPN The Magazine,
clubbing of opponents is rampant; horses
are treated more reverently than players;
and when a star player was thrown and
landed on his head, motionless and
thought perhaps even to be dead, fans
screamed for him to be cleared from
the field quickly so the match could
continue. (He only had a broken neck and
concussion.)
Unique Responses to Danger: (1) In
May, just after bird flu was discovered
in Ivory Coast, hundreds of young people
flocked to Abidjan’s night clubs to taunt
the disease with a new dance imitating a
chicken in the throes of death, according
to a Reuters dispatch (“leaning backward,
shaking (the) wrists, arms and legs ...
with a loud clucking sound”). (2) As
volcanologists warned of the possible
eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Merapi
in May, nearby farmers continued to
listen instead to the mountain’s spirits
and to continue their rituals and offerings
to ward off an eruption, according to
an NBC News report. In one region, to
preserve the mountain’s tranquility, men
“gather naked in groups late at night and
run in circles around their villages.”
Questionable Judgments
In May, a U.S. Court of Appeals panel
ruled that Scott Panetti remains eligible
for execution in Texas despite his
delusional and schizoaffective disorders
and the opinion of one law professor that
Panetti is the “gold-plated craziest” deathrow inmate he’d ever seen. Charged with
murder after having been drug-addicted
since childhood and in mental institutions
14 times, Panetti was nonetheless
permitted by his trial judge to act as his
own lawyer (and employed a “strategy”
of claiming to be under the control of a
“Sarge Ironhorse”), and not surprisingly,
he lost the case.
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Cleveland judge Eileen Gallagher
abruptly dismissed child-rape charges
against Norman Craig, 22, in June when
the prosecutor was 45 minutes late for
a hearing, and she further scolded the
lawyer, warning him, “Don’t treat me like
a punk.”
After examining 28 cases in which pro
athletes received “community service”
sentences for crimes, USA Today found in
May that in 24 of them, the “punishment”
consisted merely of ceremonial celebrity
duties, even though the underlying crimes
were serious (included assault, statutory
rape, weapons violations and vehicular
homicide). One pro basketball player,
convicted of having sex with a 14-yearold girl when he was 19, served his 100
hours of community service by being
a guest counselor at a youth basketball
camp (and included 27 hours’ travel time
in the 100).
Cake, Ice Cream and Kwame Holman
Troy and Jennifer Schally disclosed in
June that their son Henry had chosen,
among several possibilities as the theme
for his third birthday party, PBS’s
“NewsHour With Jim Lehrer,” and the
Schallys supplied a birthday cake with a
photo of the show’s correspondents and
a periodic playing of its theme music.
According to a Washington Post report,
Lehrer sent along an autographed photo,
signed in the name Henry calls him,
“Jimmy Jimmy BoBo.”
People Different From Us
On many weekends a year in parks in the
Washington-Baltimore area, 100 or more
people gather in medieval costumes and
wield soft weapons to wage battle in the
20-year-old Darkon Wargaming Club,
according to a May report in Baltimore
City Paper. Players point out that their
hobby is simply of a piece with historicalbattle video games and feature films, but
still acknowledge the whimsy. Said a club
manager (who is the wife of the player
“Shalor” of the “Bloody Axe Mercenary
Company”), on seeing the games for the
first time: “I didn’t want to get out of the
car. I thought it was the dorkiest thing I’d
ever seen. And 12 years later, of course,
I’m running the thing.” (An acclaimed
documentary film on the club, “Darkon,”
has just been released.)
Least Competent Criminals
Oops! (1) Richard and Stephanie North
were arrested in April and charged as
the ones who had earlier taken a bigscreen TV from an appliance store in
Middletown, N.Y. Police had stopped
their car on suspicion because a rear door
was propped open to accommodate the
huge TV set sticking out of the back seat.
(2) Richard Costello, 29, was arrested in
Clearwater, Fla., in May and charged with
stealing motorcycle parts after police
recovered photos of the parts, which they
suspect were snapped by Costello. At the
William Collins, 37, was arrested in
Baldwin Place, N.Y., in June and charged
with DUI even though his car wasn’t
moving. According to police, Collins
was passed out drunk in the driver’s
seat of the locked car, in “park,” with
his body positioned so that the gas pedal
was depressed, causing the engine to
race and start to overheat. Collins was
so unresponsive that only when police
broke a window did he awaken and notice
them.
The March of Science
(1) Researchers from the Institute for
Regenerative Medicine at Wake Forest
Baptist Medical Center announced in May
that they had grown a fully functional,
artificial penis from a rabbit (using his
own genes), which they hoped would lead
to future development of a human penis,
for men with birth defects, body trauma
or cancer. (2) Ambreed New Zealand
introduced in June a go-cart-like machine
for ranchers to gather sperm from bulls.
A driver maneuvers the vehicle, designed
to resemble a cow, so that the bull can
mount it. The driver waits patiently until
the bull is done and then drives away with
the sperm so that manual extraction is no
longer required.
Religion in Crisis
(1) Pastor John Sabbath of the Christ
Christian Center, angry at the denial
of funding by the Ontario (Calif.) City
Council, announced at a June meeting
that he was placing a curse on City
Manager Greg Devereaux and his family.
(2) And in June, the Motion Picture
Association of America, for the first time
ever, announced that it was rating a film
PG (Parental Guidance) not for any sex,
violence or bad language, but just because
it is too openly religious (the film “Facing
the Giants,” starring Georgia preacher
Alex Kendrick).
Religious Entrepreneurship: (1) Many
British churches have recently installed
the new Hymnal Plus, a karaoke machine
to help congregations recite verses and
sing hymns (including risky tunes, such
as a disco version of “Amazing Grace”).
(2) A violent video game based on the
evangelical “Left Behind” novels, “Left
Behind: Eternal Forces,” was introduced
at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in
Los Angeles in May, and features the
Tribulation Force bloodily battling the
army of the Antichrist. Reviews have
been severely mixed (either a positive step
to spiritualize the video games culture, or
grotesque violence seemingly sanctioned
under the cover of the Bible).
The “indecent” CBS drama “Without
a Trace” for which the Federal
Communications
Commission
is
proposing a $3.3 million fine of the
network and affiliates was apparently
complained about by only two (at most)
actual viewers of the estimated 8.2 million
who watched it that December 2004
night, according to FCC records that CBS
cited in a June filing to the commission.
Those two (and 4,209 complaints from
people who apparently only heard about
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the show) did not start arriving at the
FCC until 12 days afterward, which
coincidentally was the day that a family
watchdog organization began alerting
its members about the show. The same
CBS program had aired in 2003, with no
complaints.
The Entrepreneurial Spirit
Indispensable Devices: (1) Audio
software programs whose sole purpose is
to re-create the hubbub and screaming of
orders on an active stock-exchange floor
are coveted by some traders who formerly
worked such floors but now buy and sell
in quiet offices. Those traders, according
to a June Wall Street Journal story, say
they miss the energy and wisdom they
get from trading-floor chaos. (2) In May,
Lester Clancy was awarded a U.S. patent
for a ropeless jump rope (a handle that
electronically duplicates the feel of a
jump-rope handle), which he said would
be practical for, among other places,
mental institutions and prisons where
actual rope is banned.
The San Diego firm Allerca Inc. announced
in June that it is accepting advance orders
(at $5,000 each) for hypoallergenic cats
it intends to create by cross-breeding
species that lack the noxious bacteria that
most cats produce that are so dangerous
to asthmatics and others. A competitor,
New York’s Transgenic Pets, is after
the same result by modifying the actual
gene that produces the cat saliva bacteria.
(Transgenic is expecting to beat Allerca to
market, at a price of around $1,000.)
The March of Science
Progress With Flavors: (1) Researchers
at England’s University of Birmingham
announced in May that they had powered
a fuel cell by giving chocolate waste
to Escherichia coli bacteria, which
converted the sugar into hydrogen.
(The bacteria are also expected to
produce precious metals from discarded
automobile catalytic converters.) (2)
Researcher Mayu Yamamoto of Japan’s
International Medical Center said her
team had succeeded in extracting vanilla
from ordinary cow dung, although she
conceded the flavoring could only be
commercially used in non-food products
like shampoos.
Leading Economic Indicators
Zimbabwe’s world’s-worst inflation
officially reached 1,042 percent in April,
with prices doubling every three or four
months and unemployment rising to 70
percent. Only the unsophisticated fail to
spend any money they have promptly,
even though, for example, toilet paper
sells for $145,000 a roll (about 69 U.S.
cents). According to an April New
York Times dispatch, President Robert
Mugabe’s remedy is simply to print
trillions of dollars in new money (which
he needs to keep his government workers
loyal, to prop up his dictatorship).
Send your Weird News to Chuck Shepherd
P.O. Box 18737, Tampa FL 33679
or WeirdNews@earthlink.net
or go to www.NewsoftheWeird.com.)
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Professional Drummer
Versatile Styles
Chris @ 227-6490
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Death Metal Band
Jay @ 783-3176
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539.6838
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WANTED: Upright bass
player for Rockabilly Trio. I
have the bass if you can play
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Matt @ 256-566-6330.
Dates Available for
Church Groups, Civic Clubs
America’s Storyteller
Banquet Speaker, Humorist
PIANO TUNER: Woman, 30
years exp. $80.00 cash to tune
any Piano
256-783-7267
LISTINGS
ALABAMA CONSTITUTION VILLAGE
109 Gates Ave., Huntsville, 256-564-8100. Open
daily, 9 am - 5 pm, except Sundays.
AMERICAN INDIAN MUSEUM
2003 Poole Drive NW, Huntsville, 256-852-4524.
www.american-indian-museum.com
LADAGE ARTISTRY
321 S. Jefferson, Athens,256-216-0039.
http://ladage.dews.net.
MERIDIAN ARTS (2 locations)
305-A Jefferson Street, Huntsville, 256-534-7475.
M-F: 10 am – 6 pm, Sat: 10 am – 4pm; and
370 Little Cove Road, Gurley, AL, 256-7764300. Tu-F: 10 am – 6 pm, Sat: 10 am – 4 pm.
www.Meridianarts.net.
MONDO DE TATUAGE GALLERY
Corner of 6th Ave. and 7th St., Decatur
256-306-9099.
MVAC FINE ARTS GALLERY
300 Gunter Ave.,Guntersville, 256-582-1454.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-4, Sat 10-3.
http://mountainvalleyartscouncil.org
SIGNATURE GALLERY
2364 Whitesburg Drive S, Huntsville,
256-536-1960.
TWO FEATHERS NATIVE AMERICAN GALLERY
7529-A S. Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville, 256-8820078.
UNIVERSITY CENTER ART GALLERY
University of Alabama in Huntsville, 256-824-1000
UPTOWN GALLERY
1220 South Memorial Parkway, Huntsville 256880-2044. www.uptowngallery.com
WHITNEY DAVIDSON GALLERY
501 Church Street NW, Huntsville, 256-539-0063
WILLIS GRAY GALLERY
211 B Second Ave. SE, Decatur, 256-355-7616
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BURRITT ON THE MOUNTAIN:
A LIVING MUSEUM
3101 Burritt Drive SE, Huntsville, 256-536-2882.
Summer Hours (April - Oct): Tues- Sat 9am to 5pm
Sun noon to 5 pm. Regular Adm. fee is $5 adult,
$4 senior, military & students, $3 child (children
under 2, free). www.burrittmuseum.com
CATHEDRAL CAVERNS STATE PARK
637 Cave Road, Woodville. 256-728-8193 Open
daily at 10 am.
CLAY HOUSE MUSEUM
16 Main Street, Madison 256-325-1018. Tour this
antebellum home with “A Walk Through Time”, 100
years of decorative style from 1850 - 1950 featuring Noritake Porcelain.
256-830-4447. The 110-acre garden is open yearround. Summer Hours, Memorial Day through
Labor Day: M-Sat, 9am-8pm; Sun, 1–8pm. $8
Adults, $6 Senior or Military, $3 Children ages 318.www.hsvbg.org.
HUNTSVILLE STARS
Joe W. Davis Stadium, 3125 Leeman Ferry Rd,
Huntsville, 256-882-2562.
HUNTSVILLE HAVOC
Professional Hockey, Eastern Hockey League. 700
Monroe Street. Huntsville, AL 35801 (256) 5186160.
THE LAND TRUST TRAILS
Bankhead Pkwy., Huntsville, 256-534-LAND
Year-round hiking on 547 acres of Monte Sano
preserve. www.landtrust-hsv.org
MONTE SANO STATE PARK
5015 Nolen Ave., Huntsville, 256-534-3757
SCI-QUEST
102-D Wynn Drive, Huntsville, 256-837-0606.
An exciting hands-on science center.
www.sci-quest.org
COVENANT COVE RESORT & MARINA
7001 Val-Monte Drive, Guntersville
256-582-1000 or 888-288-COVE.
www.covenantcove.com
TENNESSEE VALLEY VIPERS
Arena Football, American Conference Southern
Division. 700 Monroe St, Huntsville, VBC, 256-5513240. www.vipersaf2.com
EARLYWORKS MUSEUM COMPLEX
404 Madison Street SE, Huntsville, 256-564-8100.
THREE CAVES
Directions: Off California St., turn onto Hermitage,
left onto Kennemer Dr. Call The Land Trust at (256)
534-5263 to reserve your spot on a public cave
tour or to arrange a private tour for your group.
GORHAM’S BLUFF
Pisgah, 256-451-ARTS. The Gorham’s Bluff
Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to
providing arts and cultural activities to Jackson
County and Northeast Alabama.
HARMONY PARK SAFARI
431 Clouds Cove Road, New Hope. 1-8777ANIMAL. Drive through animal exhibits. Open
March through November.
US SPACE & ROCKET CENTER
1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, 256-837-3400. Open
9am-5pm year round except for Thanksgiving,
Christmas Eve and Day, and New Year’s Eve and
Day. Admissions: Museum only – Adults $12 &
Child 3-12 $8, www.spacecamp.com
HARRISON BROTHERS HARDWARE
124 Southside Square, Huntsville, 256-536-3631.
Alabama’s oldest hardware store.
HUNTSVILLE BOTANICAL GARDEN
4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville,
#070606072606
VON BRAUN CENTER
700 Monroe St. Huntsville, 256-533-1953. Check
calendar for events. www.vonbrauncenter.com
THE WEEDEN HOUSE
300 Gates Avenue SE, Huntsville, 256-536-7718
VOLUME 4, ISSUE 9
ARS NOVA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
7908C Charlotte Drive, Huntsville, 256-883-1105.
www.arsnovahsv.com
BROADWAY THEATRE LEAGUE
700 Monroe St. Suite 410, Huntsville
(all performances held at Von Braun Center)
256-518-6155. www.btleague.org
FANTASY PLAYHOUSE CHILDREN’S THEATRE
3312 Long Avenue SW, Huntsville, 256-539-6829
FLYING MONKEY ARTS CENTER
2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville, 256-489-7000
Flying Monkey Arts Center is a not for profit
community arts collective that encourages,
supports and promotes the arts. www.flyingmon
keyarts.org
FOOTLIGHTS COMMUNITY THEATER
302 Hoffman St. Athens, 256-216-0903
www.footlightstheater.org
Footlights@footlightstheater.org
HUNTSVILLE BALLET COMPANY
800 Regal Drive SW, Huntsville, 256-539-0961
HUNTSVILLE COMMUNITY CHORUS
3312 Long Avenue, Fantasy Arts Center, Huntsville,
256-533-6606
HUNTSVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
North Side Von Braun Center, Huntsville 256-5394818.
LOWE MILL
2211 Seminole Dr., Huntsville, Art, Music, Film and
Poetry. See Calendar for Event Dates
RENAISSANCE THEATRE AT LINCOLN CENTER
1214 Meridian Street N, Huntsville, 256-536-3434.
www.renaissancetheatre.net
THEATRE HUNTSVILLE
Business Office. 1701 University Dr, Suite 1,
Huntsville, 256-536-0807. www.theatrehsv.org.
CARMIKE CINEMAS
1359 Old Monrovia Road, Huntsville,
256-430-0770.
607 Fourteenth Street, Decatur, 256-350-0935
www.carmike.com.
FUNTASIA FAMILY FUN CTR.
2016 N. Mem. Pkwy Huntsville
256-536-0676
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