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Southern Fried Film Festival highlights 15 exciting weekend events

3 days ago | hvilleblast.com | Michael Seale

We have a fabulous slate of weekend events here in the Huntsville area, so if you find yourself wanting to get out and about, you’re sure to find something that suits your fancy. What: Enjoy four days of Independent film culture at multiple Huntsville venues, featuring movies, workshops and more. When: June 5-8Cost: $10+DetailsWhat: Party backstage at The Orion Amphitheater Daily Jones style.
Here's where + how to celebrate Pride Month in Huntsville

4 days ago | hvilleblast.com | Michael Seale

June is Pride Month, a recognition of the LGBTQ+ community, and local groups have put together several events throughout the month to observe the occasion. What: Celebrate Pride Month in Decatur at this parade down Bank Street with the River City Pride community. When: June 6, 6PMWhere: 609 Bank St NE, Decatur, AL 35601DetailsWhat: Join Rocket City Pride for an exciting day filled with games, bowling, laser tag, food and drinks and more.
Attention movie buffs: check out these cinefile experiences in Huntsville

4 days ago | hvilleblast.com | Michael Seale

If I have learned anything from my time here in Huntsville, it’s that we have a strong population of cinefiles. These folks not only know their movies, but also have a tremendous appreciation for all genres of films. That’s why I was curious to find out about some of the lesser-known events and gathering spots for local movie buffs.
How Project Paperclip shaped Huntsville as we know it

5 days ago | hvilleblast.com | Michael Seale

Huntsville’s moniker as “The Rocket City” obviously comes from the city’s deep involvement in the birth of our country’s space program. But some may not know just how the influx of scientists and engineers for the program were recruited to the city. Project Paperclip, a program aimed at bringing German and Austrian engineers, scientists and technicians to the United States after the end of World War II, was the catalyst for the space industry’s growth in Huntsville.
Mayor Battle launches new Youth Advisory Council

5 days ago | hvilleblast.com | Michael Seale

Getting citizens of a community involved in the local government and its leadership process only helps it flourish, and that is true for citizens of any age. This is why Mayor Tommy Battle launched the inaugural Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council for local teens. The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council is a dynamic leadership and civic engagement program designed to empower high school students to serve as youth ambassadors, policy advisors and community liaisons.
Welcome these 8 new businesses to the Huntsville area

6 days ago | hvilleblast.com | Michael Seale

This week, we have eight new businesses we would like to welcome to the Huntsville area. Among these newcomers are a few new places to eat, a new fitness spot and even a couple of banks. What: Those of you who have seen Sccoty’s Apples at the Market at MidCity already know how good these apples are. Now you can find them at a new storefront.
Job seekers: find your new job in the Huntsville area

6 days ago | hvilleblast.com | Michael Seale

This week, job seekers can browse more than 10,000 listings in the Huntsville area. Among the local employers seeking applicants in the Rocket City are Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville City Schools, Crestwood Medical Center and more.
New Huntsville airport numbers show 130k+ passengers in April

1 week ago | hvilleblast.com | Michael Seale

The Huntsville International Airport is still on pace to eclipse its record-breaking traffic totals from last year, as 134,172 passengers flew in and out of the airport in April. This total was slightly lower than March’s passenger numbers, but higher than January and February’s traffic. Although the number of passengers at HSV was lower than March’s totals by about 3,000, the airport still passed half a million passengers for the year, which is still ahead of last year’s pace by 3.1 percent.
Check out these awesome July concerts here in the Rocket City

1 week ago | hvilleblast.com | Michael Seale

Summer is about to begin in earnest, and with that comes a flow of live music here in the Huntsville area. Outdoor venues have booked more concerts over the last few months, keeping up with a fabulous slate of indoor shows scheduled already. What: Enjoy a night of jazz and soul music with the ” Prince of Sophisticated Soul” at the Von Braun Center’s Mars Music Hall.
Look who made our Health Score Honor Roll for May

1 week ago | hvilleblast.com | Michael Seale

The Madison County Department of Health inspected more than 250 eateries this month. As a public service, Hville Blast reports monthly Madison County Health Department restaurant scores, featuring those eateries with health scores of 95 or better on their inspections We excluded private eateries like school or business cafeterias, private clubs and limited food service establishments.