We attended the Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton Concert on 05/16/2026. We left the hotel 30 minutes…read moreprior to the start of the concert hoping we didn't get caught up in a crowd but we were able to move through security pretty quickly. My SO noticed that that seats in other areas of the venue may have been more comfortable than the ones we chose on the floor but overall not bad in terms of our view. We had two beverages and snacks. We were shocked but not shocked at the prices as it is to be expected. We had no problems locating our seats or the restrooms as we were given good directions by the staff. The arena was in walking distance from the hotel we chose, definitely a plus!!!

Why are ALL the male security guards MEAN??! My daughter had a gymnastics meet in a small…read moreconference room area - not in the arena itself - and I was trying to get her to her team. It was pouring rain outside and it looked like we could enter through a side door which was covered. The security guard opened the door, looked at me suspiciously, and asked me if I was there to watch. I showed him my daughter - clearly in her gymnastics attire - and that she needed to meet up with her team and he sternly redirected us to walk back out into the pouring rain to the front entrance where we were met with equally rude security guards. I had to dump water out of my water bottle and couldn't bring snacks in to a FOUR hour gymnastics meet. The other guard refused to help direct us to a place to park saying they aren't responsible for parking. What? The women were so much nicer to interact with - they didn't assume you were a terrorist and were kind. If I were an event organizer, I would not want my paying patrons to have such an awful experience. The good part? There was a nice parking lot right across the street that charged $5. No thanks to the rude security guard. Suggestion? Hire more women.

Attended an event at TGL and got to play their Sim Golf experience. TGL is new and has three bays,…read moreputting green, and gift shop. They have the latest technology to play virtually any course and swing data to evaluate your performance. Additionally, every swing is video taped to allow post swing analysis. Memberships are available with league play throughout the year. Membership allow 24/7 access to TGL.

Very nice and affordable. My husband's new favorite spot! Comfortable seating, TV's, and easy accessread more

Went looking for Cajun food for Mardi Gras & Tim's was so fun and good we went 2 nights in a row…read more Pros: - Everyone is treated like family, Tim comes around and talks to every table. - The food is authentic Cajun cuisine with loads of flavor - large portions - live music and fun atmosphere - food and drinks specials weekly, check their socials - love the decor, feels like Louisiana in AL - the sweet roll that comes with platters is phenomenal!!!! Cons: - Very busy (was a holiday weekend), which is great for them - could just be slow w service at times. - Expensive priced crawfish compared to other spots in town $45 for 3lb w potatoes corn and sausage. I know it travels a ways to get here, just still pricey - Smoking area in garage/bar seating *if that bothers you* - cold out back depending on the time of year

Had the displeasure of eating here this evening. We ordered three different plates for the table,…read moreand every single one came out cold, not just lukewarm, but like it had been sitting in a refrigerator and never reheated. The only items that were actually hot were the catfish and a hotdog. Our waitress took about 20 minutes to come back and take our order, and after the food was delivered, we didn't see her again for quite a while. That meant we never had the chance to mention the food was cold, couldn't get refills, and were left sitting there waiting for the check. When she finally returned roughly 25 minutes later, she saw that most of the food was untouched and didn't question it at all. At that point, we just paid and left. To make matters worse, there's a section of the ceiling actively leaking a dark, sticky substance that looks like honey, which is pretty concerning. The pepper sauce for the greens also had peppers that had turned completely white, not even a tiny of green or yellow anymore. Overall, a very disappointing experience. We won't be returning.

How can you not have fun at a Trash Panda's game? Toyota field is small enough for most every seat…read moreto be a decent seat. Lots of fan participation opportunities, sightings of Sprocket as he made his rounds and even a hot dog dancing on the dugout. Down-home fun can come at a price, and a pretty steep one at that. Our box seats behind third base were $60 each. Hot dogs, a couple of beers (yes, only 2) and a smattering of ballpark treats set us back another $100. There was parking and a small donation for a raffle too. Our family of 4 spent over $350 to attend a AA baseball game. Did we have fun? You bet! Will we be back? Undoubtedly. Will it be this year? Probably, but in the cheap seats, bellies already filled at home and a bottle of cold water plucked from the cooler in our trunk. Besides, I still have two goals to accomplish this season - get caught on the kiss-cam with my sweetie and catch one of those t-shirts from the slingshot!

came here for the light show and the light show itself was a little underwhelming but i still had a…read moregreat time. cool to see the stadium and enjoy the christmas spirit.

This little place is a jewel to find. I drove by one day while the owner was setting up for the…read morespring and had a great conversation about my landscaping needs. He set a few things aside for me and when I returned two days later, we made a great deal and he loaded everything up. My wife and I are returning today to get five giant ferns for the poolside.

Huntsville's Polish-American Community (Polonia) represents several generations of Polish…read moreimmigrants and descendants. They've been meeting at this church since 1995, and I only joined in about five years back, though I had previously met and knew several members. They used to be very involved with the Slavic Night in partnership with UAH and others...alas, that celebration is no more, but it was one of the stepping-stones that led to my locating the group and joining in. Wednesday evenings during what are effectively school weeks (October through May), we all show up at about 7:00 p.m. (give or take) in the All Purpose Meeting Room. Everyone is invited to bring a friend and/or a snack or drink and it's not uncommon to find homemade Eastern European foods mixed in with Oreos. Have some Gołąbki with your Fritos®? Topics covered by the group have varied from Polish involvement in WWII to Christmas/Easter traditions to the history of this or that region or city to Polish language/grammar. It's total immersion, more or less, though I'd still like to find a dedicated language class/teacher/books one day. Good luck with that in this neck of the woods. This group offers some of the only Polish holiday events and celebrations available anywhere in the state and certainly in North Alabama. That's how I went from being taught how to make Pierogies to setting up TV interviews to celebrate Święconka, a centuries-old Polish tradition known as "The Blessing of the Easter Baskets," something they celebrate every Holy Saturday. The classes, meetings, and events expose even the most casually interested person to a dedicated group. They've had traveling guest speakers, welcomed visiting Polish dignitaries, partnered with other Polish groups in the area, and hosted Polish families and students. There's also been continually good interaction with the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library's "LearningQUEST" through the class, "Passport to Poland." It's all quite the experience! Very active, the group takes part in the International Festival of North Alabama, among many other community events, and hosts an early Wigilia, or Christmas Eve celebration, the first or second Wednesday in December. No one is allowed to bring meat (lots of fish; no MEAT), and if there's any drink, it had better be nonalcoholic or Krupnik...and it usually is. But everyone is encouraged to bring something Polish (or at least, Eastern European) that they made themselves. And, of course, somebody always kindly brings Opłatki to share! The Pączki someone always brings in to share before Lent kicks in are rarely homemade, but always eaten with glee. Publix or some such usually has them. This is a wonderful opportunity for newcomers of all stripes, but PARTICULARLY for newcomers with Polish heritage, no matter how many generations removed. Polonia HSV even celebrates departures with a Pożegnanie...and that can only mean more food!

Updated review... Loooong lines!…read more Did I mention looooong lines?! Indeed, that is what you'll see and experience like we did today. So have a plan next year and be sure your phone is juiced up. We split up into different lines and updated each other when certain booths ran out of wings. Sadly, most did. And if you were one w patience, you waited until they eventually replenished them after some time. Some vendors didn't. :( That was frustrating especially when we've been waiting for some time under the hot sun (happened at least twice to us, more w others). So some of the vendors actually started giving out pieces of cheese pizza instead of wings. And if you were smart, you traded 8 stamps for a whole cheese pizza vs risking standing in long lines only to learn half way up that they ran out... again. Will we do it again next year? Hmmmm?!?! Donate to the cause - indeed! Wait in long lines under the hot sun for subpar wings and cold pizza - uhhh, maybe not. After a while, the wings all seemed to taste the same. But I'm guessing they're better served in their restaurants than how they were served today. But who am I to complain? Our tickets were significantly discounted. 8P Weather was nice, sunny and tolerable. Street parking was free ($5 in the nearby garage). Seeing friends, co-workers, familiar faces and benefiting a worthy cause was a plus too. :) We'll see about next year. ///Original review/// Right off the bat- Battle of the Buffalo is a benefit fundraiser held in honor of Paul Michael Salmon (aka Fish) who died of leukemia in March 1, 2007. The brothers at ATO (Alpha Tau Omega) of UAHuntsville started this annual event to benefit the local Russel Hill Cancer Foundation. What you'll find there are local restaurants grilling up their best chicken wings for y'alls to taste, a contest for you wing eating lovas, local musicians for entertainment, as well as fun activities and a kid zone for the small ones. The event is today - April 12th from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Big Spring Park located in Downtown Huntsville (514 Clinton Avenue West, Huntsville, AL 35801). Tickets can be bought online or at the event for $15 each. Packages available, too. Some local companies offered advanced ticket purchases at a significantly reduced price ($5/employee, $8/family member). Something to plan for next year, right?! Each ticket is worth 20 wings and 3 drink refills. So put away your boots and throw on your flip flops (and maybe a bib) and head on down to the park for some wings!

In late September-early October, the 21ST NORTH ALABAMA SCOTTISH FESTIVAL [Ed Hembree Drive,…read moreScottsboro; (256) 259-5500] returns to Goose Pond. The Call of Caledonia commingles people of all ilks and septs at this haggisorama; here's the Celtic clamor we love! The Patrons' Dinner takes place on Friday, 30 September at the First Southern State Bank Community Room (20 Micah Way, Scottsboro), at a cost of $40, with reservations required. The Festival and Games will take place from 9:00 a.m. to about 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and are held at the 1,500-seat Amphitheatre, all the way down the peninsula past the golf course and marina...it's basically the last structure on EH Drive and on the right). For a mere $7.00 per adult, or $3.00 for bratlings, you can watch the caber tossing and quickly race out of the caber's way; gawk at various clan tents; check out the items for sale, including weaponry (careful, lest you get kilt); savor anything from bridies to, if you're brave, haggis; and perhaps even hobnob with a Scottish Terrier or two. And they don't talk to just anybody. There's always plenty to eat and, weather permitting, plenty to DO. In addition to the aforementioned foods, try a delish Scotch egg...but they go QUICKLY, so hurry!...or a meat pie. You might try hitting them up with a bit of HP Sauce. A great experience for families or groups of friends, bagpipers or not.