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Cheers for Craft Beer: Tasting and Pairing Beer like a Boss

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 3:59pm

Cheers for Craft Beer: Tasting and Pairing Beer like a Boss

In honor of the Homebrew bill being signed into law by Governor Bentley, I am going to impart some knowledge on how to get the most out of your craft beer experience!

I sat down to talk/eat/drink with craft beer connoisseur and level one cicerone, Rich Partain. So what’s a cicerone? It’s the beer world's version of a wine Sommelier for experts who love and are passionate about beer. They can pair beer with foods to that make your taste buds stand up and shout, “Hooray!” There are different levels and you can only take classes in certain places. Fancy, right?!

So when you go to the Rocket City Brewfest, there are a few tips that Rich suggests.

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Cheers for Craft Beer: Rocket City Brewfest Preveiw

Submitted by Beth Ridgeway

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 12:59pm

Cheers for Craft Beer: Rocket City Brewfest Preveiw

It's that time again when you and your taste buds can enjoy craft beer with the Rocket City Brewfest on May 10th - 11th.

I had a chance to sit down and talk with Carrie Partain with Free the Hops who makes this event bigger and better each year! She gave me an inside scoop on what is happening in the craft beer world and what is new for 2013.

First off, if you have not visited the RCBF website, check it out! It's new and fancy!

Also new is an experience where you get a two night stay in a downtown Huntsville Hotel. Plus you get shuttled around like a boss in a limo with tickets to both the Friday and the Saturday sessions. You can learn more by clicking here.

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Oscar nominated actress to speak in Huntsville

Submitted by Mike Brown, Area man

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 5:19pm

Oscar nominated actress to speak in Huntsville

Huntsville, AL (WAFF) - An Oscar-nominated actress will be in the Rocket City next week to talk about her life and experiences in the film business.

Ali MacGraw is the guest speaker in the 2013 "Voice of Our Times" event on Wednesday, May 8th at the Huntsville Museum of Art. The event will begin as a conversation with Museum Executive Director Christopher J. Madkour, and later become an audience Q&A session. After the meeting, she'll sign copies of the book and DVD Love Story.

The next day, she'll be at a luncheon at the museum. The luncheon will be held in the museum's Loretta Spencer Hall, which is accessible through the Davidson Center for the Arts entrance off Williams Street. Seating is limited, so people are encouraged to secure their tickets early online at hsvmuseum.org or by calling 256-535-4350 ext.

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What A Weather Week?!

Submitted by RoMo

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 5:15pm

From Florence to Geraldine and everywhere in between... Thanks to everyone who helped during WAFF 48 Weather Week. We programmed over 500 weather radios. Wow! That’s 500 more people who are safer when severe weather strikes.

Did you miss our weather radio events? No worries... Stop by WAFF 48 during normal business hours. That's Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (excluding holidays.) We are more than happy to program your weather radio for FREE. (Pssst! We may still have tickets to an upcoming Huntsville Stars game. Ask our front desk receptionist for the hook-up.)

Stay in the know when you are on-the-go! Check out the WAFF 48 mobile app. Friend us on Facebook. Follow @waff48 on Twitter. Thank you for your support:)

Chief Meteorologist Brad Travis helps a weather fan.

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Huntsville Animal Services Open House for National Pet Adopt-A-Thon

Submitted by Bliss Bowman Wade, Digital Content Director

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 11:34am

Huntsville Animal Services Open House for National Pet Adopt-A-Thon

Huntsville Animal Services is hosting its annual Open House for the National Pet Adopt-A-Thon on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit the dogs, cats, puppies and kittens that will be available for adoption at this huge adoption event at the Animal Services facility, 4950 Triana Boulevard, southwest of Airport/Johnson Road.

There will be prize drawings to help raise funds for the shelter animals. Help ‘Save a Life, Adopt a Shelter Pet.’ The adoption fee, $56 to $103, includes rabies vaccination, spay or neuter, license and identification tags, and collar.

For more information, call 256-883-3782 or visit the website at www.huntsvilleal.gov/animal.

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Kid's festival to help raise money for playground at Lowe Mill

Submitted by Bliss Bowman Wade, Digital Content Director

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 11:23am

Kid's festival to help raise money for playground at Lowe Mill

Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment in partnership with Rocket City Mom is hosting the 2013 Good Day Kid's Festival on Saturday, May 11th, 2013, from Noon to 4:00 PM at Lowe Mill.

Gates will open to the public at Noon and the festival will close at 4:00 PM, with the traditional Good Day Parade around the grounds at closure.

This year's theme is "Have a Good Green Day" and all activities are geared toward eco-friendly crafts, art, gardening, and recycling.

Everyone is encouraged to wear their favorite green jeans, tops, shoes and dresses to the festival.

Performers include musical headliners Megan Jean and The KFB. Sci-Quest will provide activities as well as Bricks 4 Kids, Love Huntsville, The Huntsville Public Library, and a variety of other artists with eco-friendly activities for kids. There will be jugglers, hula-hoopers, marital arts demonstrations, and even a pony ride.

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Panoply scheduling changes

Submitted by Sarah Broadway on Sunday, April 28th, 4:40 pm

The Arts Council has announced major changes to remaining Sunday Panoply Arts Festival programming due to today’s thunderstorms.

Originally scheduled to open at noon today, the festival was delayed as weather patterns continued to change. Advised by the National Weather Service, The Arts Council staff, volunteers, and board worked quickly to determine how to safely continue regularly scheduled activities once the weather moved through the area.

After these discussions, The Arts Council announces that the park is now ready to open at 3:30 p.m. with the following activities continuing until the originally scheduled closing time of 7:00 p.m. The Monroe Street side of the park will be open for the public to enjoy free of charge.

Showcase Stage performances:

4:45 – 5:15 p.m. The Bear & The Bride

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