Textile Arts: “Telling a Story with String”
Burritt on the Mountain 3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, AL, United StatesUsing fibers such yarn, macrame string, beads and feathers we will create a wall tapestry personal to our own view of nature!
Using fibers such yarn, macrame string, beads and feathers we will create a wall tapestry personal to our own view of nature!
2024 marks the 31st Season of the City Lights & Stars Concert Series at Burritt on the Mountain, and we have 8 concerts to celebrate! Calling Huntsville “Hometown”, Huntsville’s In the Mood is an exciting 21 piece big band. Specializing in swing and jazz making every occasion an exciting event. Influences include Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, Henry Mancini, Cole Porter Bobby Darrin, Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie. Bring your chair, blanket and picnic to enjoy the evening. Food trucks will be onsite with food & dessert available for purchase. Beer and Wine available for purchase.
2025 marks the 32nd Season of the City Lights & Stars Concert Series at Burritt on the Mountain KUSH | May 9th Gates Open at 6:00 pm. Concert begins at 7:30 pm. KUSH is a Caribbean-centered band from Huntsville, Alabama led by Arnold Corbin, also known as Bert. The name KUSH comes from an ancient African empire. Many artists have influenced KUSH. Reggae ambassador Bob Marley’s influence is quite evident in the “Roots,” while artists such as Sean Paul and Beenie Man have influenced the band's more hard-hitting “Dance Hall” styles.
“Women’s Work” Saturday, May 10th | 10am - 4pm Immerse yourself in the world of 19th century women! Experience hands-on activities. Try your hand at the drop spindle, wool carding and laundry at the washboard. Active, ongoing demonstrations will include weaving, spinning, open-hearth cooking and the washing and mending of clothes, among other tasks, done as they would have been in 1800s North Alabama.
Join us in this evening class to make your own lovely butterfly. Beginners welcome!