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The Arts Council 
Founded in October 1962, The Arts Council, Inc. (TAC) is a private, non-profit arts organization. TAC produces, promotes, coordinates, and advances the arts to enrich the quality of life, economic development, and education of the greater Huntsville/Madison County community. It fulfills its mission through five core programs: Arts in Education, Panoply Arts Festival, Concerts in the Park, support to our Member Organizations, and Community Information Services. Find out WHAT TO DO this weekend by calling (256) 519-ARTS (2787).
 Concerts in the Park – sixteen weeks of free summer concerts in Big International Spring Park, beginning in June and co-produced with the City of Huntsville. Enjoy jazz, rock, classical, big band, country, and everything in between at these “Concerts Under the Stars!”
- Panoply Arts Festival - aan annual, family-friendly three-day outdoor festival held the last full weekend of April and featuring performances, exhibits, arts demos, FREE hands-on activities, the Global Village, the Official Alabama State Fiddling Championship, and competitions in choreography, photography, “Homegrown Talent,” and play writing. Consistently ranked as one of the Southeast’s “Top Twenty” events, Panoply is The South’s Most All-Embracing ARTStravaganza!.
- art@TAC and the JavaGalleria – two new galleries (located in the halls of the Von Braun Center and at Sam and Greg’s Gelateria/Pizzeria, respectively) allow a focus on the visual realm as exemplified through the masterworks of local and regional artists. art@TAC also features the creations of area children.
The Arts Council, Inc.
700 Monroe Street, Suite 2
Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: (256) 519-ARTS (2787)
www.artshuntsville.org
www.panoply.org
tac@panoply.org
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Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center 
Merrimack Hall presents an eclectic blend of performing arts events including Off-Broadway productions, touring troupes, music events, and master classes, as well as nationally-recognized musicians, choreographers, and actors. With a 300-seat performance hall, this intimate venue’s historic charm, accessibility, and state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems provide an excellent experience for the audience. Merrimack Hall is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization.
3320 Triana Boulevard
Huntsville, AL 35805
Phone: (256) 534-6455
www.merrimackhall.com
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Broadway Theatre League
 The Broadway Theatre League brings to Huntsville each year a line-up of top touring shows, classic musicals and cutting-edge new shows. Some star internationally known performers. All shows are professionally presented in the Von Braun Center Concert Hall.
2008-2009 Upcoming Events »
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Address: Von Braun Center, 700, Monroe St.
Hours: Most shows begin at 8 p.m., with weekend matinees at 2 p.m. Season begins in autumn, runs through spring.
Phone: (256) 518-6155
www.broadwaytheatre
league.org
Tickets: Both season tickets and individual show tickets are sold. Prices vary greatly, depending on seating and day of show.
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Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater and Academy
 For more than 40 years Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater has been bringing the magic of theater to young people in this area. Delightful costumes, elaborate scenery and plays that spark the youthful imagination are standard fare at Fantasy. Children of all ages participate and so do many adults. Each holiday season, Fantasy's production of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" is a Yuletide tradition in Huntsville. Fantasy also offers year-round theater classes for all ages and a Kindermusik program at its arts center.
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Address: Offices and arts center are at 3312 Long Ave., Huntsville, 35805, but plays are presented in Von Braun Center Playhouse, 700 Monroe St.
Phone: (256) 539-6829
www.letthemagicbegin.org
Tickets: Both season and individual show tickets are sold. Call 539-6829 for details.
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Independent Musical Productions
 In 1993, a group of professional theatre people formed a community company in order to produce Stephen Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd.” People came from throughout the region to be a part of the production. The curtain went up, and Independent Musical Productions was born. Since that opening night, Independent Musical Productions has won acclaim with its professional quality performances and showcases some of Huntsville’s finest talent. IMP has two productions each year (usually June and September) and one major fundraiser in January.
IMP is a proud member of the Arts Council since 1994 and the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County since 2002. It has won numerous awards and grants while presenting a variety of programming, representing the best of musical theater for this area.
IMP's status as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization means that donations are 100 percent tax-deductible. Producing large-scale musicals is an expensive operation. For more information about IMP, buying tickets or making donations, visit www.imphuntsville.org, E-mails can be directed to info@imphuntsville.org.
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| Renaissance Theatre
Located in a renovated outbuilding associated with historic Lincoln Mill Village, Renaissance Theatre presents a diverse season of plays, from classics to experimental works, on their MainStage and AlphaStage. Upcoming plays include “Doubt, A Parable” and “Mill Stories: Memories.”
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Address: 1216-B Meridian St.
Phone: (256) 536-3117
www.renaissancetheatre.net
Tickets: Typically $12-$14. For details, call 536-3117.
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| Theatre Huntsville
Theatre Huntsville, a non-profit community theater, was formed in 1997 through the merger of Huntsville Little Theatre (1950-1997) and Twickenham Repertory Company (1979-1997). Each year, a variety of plays are produced, ranging from Shakespeare to Agatha Christie, Clare Boothe Luce, Larry Shue, and Michael Frayn.
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Address: Six “Main Stage” plays presented in Von Braun Center Playhouse, 700 Monroe Street. The summer Season Extra, "Shakespeare on the Mountain," is presented in outdoor venues such as Burritt on the Mountain.
Phone: (256) 536-0807
E-mail:
thhsv@hiwaay.net
www.theatrehsv.org
Tickets: There are a variety of ticket combination specials, including Flex Tickets and Group Rates. Regular season shows are $15 for adults and $13 for seniors, students and active military (with ID). Prices for musicals are $20 and $18, respectively.
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| Ars Nova School of the Art
Ars Nova, Incorporated is a non-profit organization dedicated to the performing arts, with an emphasis on music. Operated under its auspices are a school for training in voice, music, and theatre in addition to a production company which performs plays, musicals, and operas.
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Address: 7908C Charlotte Drive
Phone : (256) 883-1105
Email: information@arsnovahsv.com
www.arsnovahsv.com
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| Valley Conservatory
The Valley Conservatory is a music service center with programs designed to develop all aspects of the students’ mind, body and character. Our programs incorporate the Holistic Approach to Learning to develop the “total student” through the medium of music.
The Valley Conservatory specializes in four areas:
- Private & Class Instruction
- Music Education & Curriculum
- Music Resource
- Music Lyceum
Students who study at the Valley Conservatory receive comprehensive training in learning how music and the arts relate to the overall sphere of life. The Valley Conservatory also specializes in educational programs including music, art and dance that are customized to meet the specific needs of one’s organization.
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- Flying Monkey Arts Center
Address: 2211 Seminole Drive
www.flyingmonkeyarts.org
Flying Monkey Arts Center is a nonprofit community arts collective that encourages, supports and promotes events, workshops and studios featuring but not limited to music, film, theater, dance, puppetry, visual and performance art with a focus on experimental works for mature audiences. FMAC advocates innovation and is committed to bringing to the public eye individual explorations and collaborations from diverse points of view.
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| The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra
The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, directed by Carlos Miguel Prieto, presents a six-concert Classical Series, a three-concert pop series and a four-concert Mainly Mozart Series at the Von Braun Center Convert Hall.
Huntsville is fortunate to have a fully professional orchestra whose members come from a number of cities throughout the state. The 2004-05 season's guest artists included such performers as Yo-Yo Ma and Art Garfunkel.
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Address: Von Braun Center, 700 Monroe St.
Phone: (256) 539-4818
www.hso.org
Tickets: Season and individual concert tickets are sold to the Classical Series, Mainly Mozart Series and special events.
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Huntsville Community Chorus Association
HCCA, the area's oldest performing arts organization, began in 1946; its name changed from Trichoral to HCCA in 1950. This nonprofit organization offers the best in both choral music (an adult chorus and a premier chorale group) and, through its melodrama and summer productions, musical theater. HCCA provides learning opportunities for children and young adults through scholarships and through sponsorship of two children’s choruses and the Madrigal Singers. There are opportunities for all ages to perform or work behind the scenes. Chorus membership is by audition, typically held prior to the fall season.
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Address: Office 3312 Long Ave.
Stage musicals presented in Von Braun Center Playhouse, 700 Monroe St. Concerts presented in VBC Concert Hall and other venues as announced.
Phone: (256) 533-6606
www.thechorus.org
Tickets: Call 533-6606 for information or to purchase season or individual tickets.
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- Huntsville Chamber Music Guild
Address: Most concerts are in the Trinity United Methodist Church, 607 Airport Road
Phone: (256) 824-6540
www.huntsvillechambermusicguild.uah.edu
The Huntsville Chamber Music Guild, which will begin its 52nd season, began as an informal group of musicians performing for their own enjoyment. Today, it presents world-renowned artists and ensembles in top quality recitals in conjunction with major educational residencies and encounters for students and teachers.
- Huntsville Traditional Music Association
Address: 414 McClung Avenue
www.huntsvillefolk.org
The nonprofit organization aims to preserve and perpetuate traditional music, instruments and styles of rendition. The group meets the third Sunday of each month at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, 915 Monroe St., and performs at the Burritt Museum Old Country Church, nursing homes and other venues.
- Madison Community Chorus
Address: 1008 Arnold Road, Madison 35758
Phone: (256) 461-9631
madisonchorus@knology.net
www.knology.net/~madisonchorus
Madison Community Chorus presents concerts and musicals using community members, both amateur and professionals. Ticket prices depend on venues. Planned events include "The Wizard of Oz" and "The Messiah."
- Glacier Series Live Music
Address: Municipal Ice Complex, 3185 Leeman Ferry Road, Huntsville 35801
Phone: (256) 883-3774
www.iceskate.org
Enjoy live music while you skate from 7-10 p.m. on the first Saturday of every month.
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| The Dance Company
The Dance Company, Inc. offers a complete dance curriculum for all ages and abilities. The Company stresses proper technique and performance with classes ranging from the specialized program for pre-schoolers to tap, jazz, acrobatics, ballet and pointe on advanced levels.
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Address: P.O. Box 1633/ 19 Hughes Rd
Madison, AL 35758
Phone: (256) 461-8759
www.thedancecompany
inc.com
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- Community Ballet Association
Address: Office and studios at 800 Regal Drive. Performances usually in
Von Braun Center Concert Hall, 700 Monroe St.
Phone: 539-0961
www.communityballet.org
e-mail info@huntsvilleballet.org
Tickets: Sold through Ticketmaster outlets or by phone at (800) 277-1700 or (256) 551-2345.
The Community Ballet Association is now in its 39th season of presenting dance in Huntsville. The ballet school and the Huntsville Ballet Company are housed in a building near Parkway Place. Top guest dancers, such as the Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and the North Carolina Dance Theatre, are brought to town. The ballet company's annual production of "The Nutcracker" is a local holiday tradition that usually sells out.
- North Alabama Dance Center
Address: Performances in the Von Braun Center Concert Hall,
700 Monroe St.
Phone: (256) 837-8033
Tickets: Performances free
The troupe typically presents one public performance per year.
- Performing DanzArtz
Address: Performances in the Von Braun Center Concert Hall,
700 Monroe St.
Phone: (256) 881-9189
Tickets: Sold through Ticketmaster outlets or by phone at (800) 277-1700.
The troupe traditionally does a production of an updated version of "The Nutcracker" called "The Nutcracker: The Next Generation." Other productions have included adaptations of classic fairy tales.
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