This post is one in a series that will introduce you to the Art of Huntsville, more specifically the performing arts of Huntsville. In this series, we will highlight the 2013-14 seasons of our many talented local performing arts groups from Fantasy Playhouse to Huntsville Community Chorus to our local high schools. You can read more posts in our Art of Huntsville series by visiting our performing arts page.

About Merrimack Hall

First in our Art of Huntsville series is Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center. Located in the former Merrimack Mills, Merrimack Hall is more than a theatre. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization provides visual and performing arts education, and cultural activities, to children and adults with special needs through its Johnny Stallings Arts Program and to provide quality professional entertainment to the community.

The Shows: A variety of touring productions
The Space: 300-seat, state-of-the-art performance hall, a 3,000 square foot dance studio, and rehearsal and instructional spaces for musicians
Tickets: Members $31.50-40.50 ($28.80-37.80 for seniors); Non-members: $35-45 ($32-40 for seniors)
Seating: All seats are reserved

Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center: 2013-14 Season

The Merrimack Hall 2013-14 Season brings live music, dance performances, musical reviews, and a tupperware party unlike any you’ve ever attended.

4-3-2-1 Leadership with
Vincent E. Boles Major General (RET)

Date: August 23, 2013 at 7:30pm
Tickets: Adults: $35, $32 Member Adults: $31.50, Member/Seniors: $28.80
Vincent E. Boles website

About: An evening of beer, wine, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a presentation by Major General (RET) Vincent E. Boles and a signed copy of his book, 4-3-2-1 Leadership … What America’s Sons & Daughters Taught Me on the Road From 2nd Lieutenant to Two Star General.

Jimmie Vaughan & the Tilt-a-Whirl Band
Featuring Lou Ann Barton

Date: September 4, 2013 at 7:30 p.m
Tickets: Adult: $40, Senior: $37, Member Adult: $36, Member Senior: $33.30
Jimmie Vaughan website

About: For more than four decades, the guitar-slinging Texas legend has been earning his living rockin’ the blues and nothing makes the man happier. In September Jimmie will be playing songs from his new album, Blues, Ballads and Favorites.

Paul Barrère and Fred Tackett:
Guitarists from Little Feat

Date: October 3, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Adult: $40, Senior: $37, Member Adult: $36, Member Senior: $33.30
Paul Barrère and Fred Tackett website

About: These two guitar players from the legendary band Little Feat have now joined forces to form an acoustic duet that will quite frankly blow you away. Performing songs from their Little Feat catalogue and others, they will add a decidedly different twist.

The Rick Taylor Band:
With Special Guest Claire Lynch

Date: October 12, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: All Seats $20

About: This benefit concert will support The Johnny Stallings Arts Program and will support the release of Rick’s newest album, A Journey to Here.

Johnny Stallings Arts Program Fall Fashion Show

Date: October 20, 2013 at 4 p.m.
Tickets: All seats $20
Johnny Stallings Arts Program Info

About: Join the students in Dance Your Dreams!, Project UP, Inspired HeARTs, and The Connection for a fashion show featuring looks for all ages and occasions. With fashions from Belk, let our students show you how to look great at any event, with everything from holiday fashions to the hippest school clothes!

Under the Covers with Victoria Shaw

Dates: November 21, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. AND April 5, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Adult: $35, Member Adult: $31.50
Victoria Shaw website

About: Hosted by Victoria Shaw, Under The Covers has become a recurring highlight at the legendary Birdland Jazz Club in New York City and at Merrimack Hall , featuring a wide variety of top-selling songwriters and musical acts from across a variety of musical genres. Past guest artists to appear at Merrimack Hall with Victoria include Robin Meade, Billy Dean, Mark Hudson, Gary Burr and Jim Brickman.

Snow Day

Dates: December 5 at 7 p.m. and December 6 at 7 p.m.
Tickets: All seats $20

About: Join Merrimack Hall for their heartwarming annual holiday celebration from the students in Merrimack Hall’s Johnny Stallings Arts Program. A celebration of the spirit of the holidays, this show is a snowstorm of talent from the remarkable students in Dance Your Dreams! and Project UP.

Three on a String

Dates: December 14, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Adult: $35, Senior: $32, Member Adult: $31.50, Member Senior: $28.80
Three on a String website

About: Together for over 40 years, Three on a String (Jerry Ryan on guitar, Bobby Horton on banjo, Brad Ryan on bass) have performed with legends like Oak Ridge Boys, Hank Williams Jr., the Statler Brothers, Bill Cosby, Red Skelton. And yet one thing remains the same: their show, a mix of bluegrass standards, some pop tunes from the ’70s, and comedy skits.

7th Annual Evening of Dance

Dates: January 10 – 11, 2014 at 7pm
Tickets: All seats: $20

About: A weekend of dance showcasing performance and choreography talent from across the Southeast. . Created in 2007, local dance studios are invited to participate in this celebration of dance.

Dixie’s Tupperware Party

Dates and Times:

January 23 at 7:30 pm
January 24 at 7:30 pm
January 25 at 2:00 pm
January 25 at 7:30 pm

Prices: Adult: $45, Senior: $40, Member Adult: $40.50, Member Senior: $37.80
More info: Dixie’s Tupperware Party website

About: Back once again by popular demand! In her fourth appearance at Merrimack Hall, Dixie Longate is back with a fresh load of “plastic crap!” Join her as she travels the country throwing good ol’ fashioned Tupperware parties filled with outrageously funny tales, giveaways, audience participation and the most fabulous assortment of Tupperware ever sold on a theatre stage.

Ricky Nelson Remembered:
featuring Matthew & Gunnar Nelson

Dates and Times:

Fri, Feb 28 at 7:30 pm
Sat, Mar 1 at 2:00 pm
Sat, Mar 1 at 7:30 pm

Tickets: Adult: $40, Senior: $37, Member Adult: $36, Member Senior: $33.30
More Information: Ricky Nelson Remembered website

About: This unique multimedia entertainment experience features the live music of Ricky Nelson (including “Hello Mary Lou,” “Travelin’ Man,” “Garden Party”) performed by Ricky’s twin sons Matthew and Gunnar Nelson.

CORBiAN Visual Arts and Dance

Date: April 2, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Adult: $30, Senior: $27Member Adult: $27, Member Senior: $24.30, Connection Workshop: $20
CORBiAN website

About: As seen on America’s Got Talent! Lightwire Theater presents DiNO-Light, created by Corbian Visual Arts and Dance where electroluminescent creatures light up the darkness in a heart-rendering original tale.

California Dreaming

Dates and Times:

April 11 at 7:30 p.m.
April 12 at 2 p.m.
April 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: Adult: $40, Senior: $37, Member Adult: $36, Member Senior: $33.30

About: From the producers of The Official Blues Brothers Revue and The Marvelous Wonderettes comes a new musical journey through the California pop scene of the late 1960s and early 1970s. California Dreaming is a sun-kissed song and dance tribute to the pop music of a new generation featuring songs like “What a Day for a Daydream,” “I Get Around,” “Turn, Turn, Turn,” “Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind,” “Surfin’ USA,” “Little GTO,” “Sloop John B” and “California Dreamin.'”

An Evening with Roger McGuinn

Date: April 26, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Adult: $40, Senior: $37, Member Adult: $36, Member Senior: $33.30

About: As the leader of the influential 1960s group The Byrds, Roger McGuinn was on the leading edge of music, combining the rock beat of the Beatles with the folk sensibilities of Bob Dylan, creating the genre known as “folk rock.” Enjoy an evening with this folk legend at Merrimack.

Dream Big! Spring Recital

Date: May 3, 2014 at 4 p.m.
Tickets: All seats $20

About: Merrimack’s annual spring recital to celebrate the achievements of the students in from their Dance Your Dreams!, Project UP, Inspired HeARTs and Camp Merrimack classes. The recital is also a major fundraiser for the following year’s program – a chance for the public and supporters to give back while also showing support for these incredible performers.

Visit Merrimack Hall

Address: 3320 Triana Boulevard Huntsville 35805
Phone: 256 534-6455 (534-MILL)
Purchase Tickets: Online or by calling the box office at 256 534-6455 (534-MILL)

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