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Hosta Society of North Alabama's Annual Hosta Sale
Phone: 256-232-2479
Website: http://www.americanhostasociety.org

Hosta Society of North Alabama's Annual Hosta Sale will be Saturday June 18, 9am to 1pm in the parking lot at The Greenery, 210 Campground Rd, Brownsboro, AL (Hwy 431 South/ Governor's Dr) between Monte Santo & Hampton Cove.

View full sizeThe Huntsville Times/Glenn BaeskeHUNTSVILLE, Alabama - Professional Bull Riders invaded the Von Braun Center in April 2008. Pictured is Steven Shelley of Natural Dam, Ark., riding Roland.

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - The Professional Bull Riders are coming to the Von Braun Center Arena on Friday and Saturday, and a portion of the ticket sales from the Big Bull Touring Pro Division event will be donated to the American Red Cross.

Bull riding begins at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For each ticket purchased for $22 or higher, the PBR will donate $5 for those affected by the recent devastating storms, floods and tornadoes. To make a donation, fans can go to ticketmaster.com and enter the code RELIEF.

The development tour for the nationally-televised Built Ford Tough Series features established veterans and newcomers competing against some of the most famous bucking bulls.

The series began in New York in January and concludes in October in Las Vegas with the PBR World Finals, where the world champion will be crowned and awarded a $1 million bonus.

The PBR and Ford Trucks joined with Blue-Emu, Cooper Tires, Stanley Tools and Troy-Bilt to raise more than $25,000 for the American Red Cross disaster relief efforts. PBR riders Luke Snyder and Colby Yates used the Ford F-150 to deliver supplies to Spalding County, Ga., located about 50 miles south of Atlanta.

More than 100 million viewers annually watch primetime PBR programming on networks around the world. The PBR has awarded more than $100 million in prize money, and 20 riders have earned more than $1 million, including Justin McBride with $5.5 million – the most of any western-sports athlete in history. For more information, go to pbr.com or follow on Facebook at facebook.com/TeamPBR and twitter.com/TEAMPBR.

View full sizeSpecial to The TimesHUNTSVILLE, Alabama - Cirque Du Soleil's "Dralion" is slated to perform at the Von Braun Center in September.
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - The always-colorful and exotic Cirque du Soleil is coming back to the Von Braun Center Arena.

On Sept. 10-11, Cirque du Soleil presents “Dralion,” which fuses the 3,000-year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil. “Dralion” will have four performances – Sept. 10 at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 11 at 1 and 5 p.m. – and tickets are $30-$70. Tickets go on sale Monday at 10 a.m.

“Dralion” (pronounced “Dra-lee-on”) draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and its never-ending quest for harmony between humans and nature. The show’s name is derived from its two emblematic creatures: the dragon, symbolizing the East, and the lion, symbolizing the West.

In Dralion, the four elements that govern the natural order take on a human form. Thus embodied, each element is represented by its own evocative color: air is blue; water is green; fire is red; earth is ochre.

For more information, go to cirquedusoleil.com/dralion or call 800-745-3000.

Stars, city collect equipment

The City of Huntsville Recreation Services is partnering with the Huntsville Stars and will be collecting used baseball and softball equipment Friday night at Joe Davis Stadium. The game time is 6:43 p.m., and those who make a donation will get two tickets to the Stars’ game that evening.

If you have equipment but cannot attend that evening, you may drop it off at 2920 Newby Road, or someone will pick it up.

Auction for breast cancer

Fans also can participate in a silent auction to benefit women’s breast cancer. The dream package includes batting practice with the Stars, inclusion in the 2011 official Huntsville Stars team card set, a batting practice cap and jersey, a pink “Brew Crew” team-autographed bat, a team-autographed baseball, 15-person skybox and the chance to throw out an honorary first pitch. The starting bid is $750, and the auction closes at noon on Sunday.

Bids will be accepted at the Stars’ official website, huntsvillestars.com, through email at starsinfo@huntsvillestars.com or by calling 256-882-2562. Fans also can fax their bid to 256-880-0801. Please include your full name, phone number email address and bid amount.

Looking for a Father’s Day gift? How about “Steak Me Out to the Ball Game” on Sunday, which includes a ribeye steak dinner and all the trimmings plus a ticket to the game for $22? You also can get out on the field and play catch with your Dad before the 6:43 game.

Culinary festival Monday

The North Alabama Culinary Festival – formerly known as Taste of Madison – is Monday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn West, 9035 Madison Blvd. in Madison. The annual festival’s focus is showcasing 25 food vendors from North Alabama, including Melting Pot, Tim’s Cajun Kitchen, Main Street Café, Port of Madison, Taziki’s and others. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 at the door and available at madisonalchamber.com.

Pottery demonstration

On Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m., Reflectives Frame and Art Gallery, 220 Old U.S. 431 in Hampton Cove, will be offering a free pottery demonstration by Paul Wieland. For more details, visit ArtisansCove.com, call 256-682-2882 or email plj@looneyjonesevents.com.

View full sizeSpecial to The TimesHUNTSVILLE, Alabama - Cirque Du Soleil's "Dralion" is slated to perform at the Von Braun Center in September.

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - The always-colorful and exotic Cirque du Soleil is coming back to the Von Braun Center Arena.

On Sept. 10-11, Cirque du Soleil presents “Dralion,” which fuses the 3,000-year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil. “Dralion” will have four performances – Sept. 10 at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 11 at 1 and 5 p.m. – and tickets are $30-$70. Tickets go on sale Monday at 10 a.m.

“Dralion” (pronounced “Dra-lee-on”) draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and its never-ending quest for harmony between humans and nature. The show’s name is derived from its two emblematic creatures: the dragon, symbolizing the East, and the lion, symbolizing the West.

In Dralion, the four elements that govern the natural order take on a human form. Thus embodied, each element is represented by its own evocative color: air is blue; water is green; fire is red; earth is ochre.

For more information, go to cirquedusoleil.com/dralion or call 800-745-3000.

Stars, city collect equipment

The City of Huntsville Recreation Services is partnering with the Huntsville Stars and will be collecting used baseball and softball equipment Friday night at Joe Davis Stadium. The game time is 6:43 p.m., and those who make a donation will get two tickets to the Stars’ game that evening.

If you have equipment but cannot attend that evening, you may drop it off at 2920 Newby Road, or someone will pick it up.

Auction for breast cancer

Fans also can participate in a silent auction to benefit women’s breast cancer. The dream package includes batting practice with the Stars, inclusion in the 2011 official Huntsville Stars team card set, a batting practice cap and jersey, a pink “Brew Crew” team-autographed bat, a team-autographed baseball, 15-person skybox and the chance to throw out an honorary first pitch. The starting bid is $750, and the auction closes at noon on Sunday.

Bids will be accepted at the Stars’ official website, huntsvillestars.com, through email at starsinfo@huntsvillestars.com or by calling 256-882-2562. Fans also can fax their bid to 256-880-0801. Please include your full name, phone number email address and bid amount.

Looking for a Father’s Day gift? How about “Steak Me Out to the Ball Game” on Sunday, which includes a ribeye steak dinner and all the trimmings plus a ticket to the game for $22? You also can get out on the field and play catch with your Dad before the 6:43 game.

Culinary festival Monday

The North Alabama Culinary Festival – formerly known as Taste of Madison – is Monday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn West, 9035 Madison Blvd. in Madison. The annual festival’s focus is showcasing 25 food vendors from North Alabama, including Melting Pot, Tim’s Cajun Kitchen, Main Street Café, Port of Madison, Taziki’s and others. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 at the door and available at madisonalchamber.com.

Pottery demonstration

On Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m., Reflectives Frame and Art Gallery, 220 Old U.S. 431 in Hampton Cove, will be offering a free pottery demonstration by Paul Wieland. For more details, visit ArtisansCove.com, call 256-682-2882 or email plj@looneyjonesevents.com.