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22-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Five-time GRAMMY nominee to headline Downtown Rescue Mission's 50th anniversary celebration
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Downtown Rescue Mission announced its headliner for its 50th anniversary celebration. The Mission announced that five-time GRAMMY nominee and award-winning Christian artist Matthew West will headline the celebration on September 16 at the Von Braun Center Saturn Ballroom. The celebration marks the rescue mission's 50 years of ministry and service to help the homeless in North Alabama and surrounding communities. The event is said to feature two ticketed events: A lunch featuring comedian Mike Williams and a dinner with a special performance by West and more entertainment from Williams. 'This is a celebration of fifty years of lives being transformed,' Jonathan Walsh, Executive Vice President of Development, said. 'Having Matthew West join us is special because his music reflects the themes of redemption and hope that align with the Mission's purpose. It brings visibility to the cause we've worked toward since 1975.' All proceeds of the event will benefit the rescue mission to help provide shelter, meals and recovery programs for those in the community. Below are the ticket and table sponsorship prices: Lunch (11 a.m. through 1 p.m.) — $120 Dinner (6 p.m. through 9 p.m.) —$150 Table sponsorships — from $800-$1,000 For tickets and more information, you can visit Downtown Rescue Mission's website here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Parking, traffic details announced ahead of action-packed weekend in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The City of Huntsville is providing the public with information that could be helpful as far as parking, traffic details ahead of a busy weekend in the Rocket City. This weekend the Panoply Arts Festival and multiple events at the Von Braun Center (VBC), are scheduled to take place. The City is providing a plan to help visitors navigate the downtown area with ease. 'There is plenty of available parking, and we want to ensure the public knows where these garages and lots are located – and how to get in and out of town with ease,' said John Ashburn, Parking Services Manager. Traffic and parking information: Use the Jefferson/Washington Street exit off I-565 to access downtown. Huntsville Police will manage traffic throughout the weekend. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early and give themselves plenty of time to park and walk. Check out the online map for parking options. Street Closures (Full or Partial): Williams Avenue westbound lane (between Church St. and Dr. Joseph Lowery Blvd.) Monroe Street northbound lane (between Williams Ave and Clinton Ave.) Church Street (from Huntsville Museum of Art to Garage M, 100 Church St.) Free Shuttle Service: To make parking easier, Huntsville Transit will offer free shuttles to and from event venues. Buses are scheduled to run every 15 minutes. Shuttle Hours: Friday, April 25: 2–10 p.m. (Route 1) Saturday, April 26: 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Sunday, April 27: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Free Parking & Shuttle routes: Route 1: Free Parking + Orbit Shuttle Route 2: Free Parking + Orbit Shuttle You can see the downtown area parking map here to see the location of available parking decks/surface lots and their walking distance to Panoply and the VBC. Parking attendants will be on-site to help guide you to the closest available parking. On-street parallel parking will be free throughout the weekend. Cash or credit is accepted in City parking garages and lots. For more information click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
