Entertainment

High Tech At Home

Creating your own movie man cave Article by Josue Juarez | Photography by Joe Davis Located at the end of University Drive in Huntsville, Alabama, AVIQ was created for audio enthusiasts seeking a simple, easy-to-understand way to set up their high-quality Hi-Fi system. It is not just a store with high-end products; the AVIQ staff has years of experience across many areas of the audio industry. In addition, AVIQ has a unique history that has helped provide musical entertainment through concert...

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Father's Day Gift Guide

Local gift ideas for all styles and budgets Article by Casey Creque | Photography by Provided Secrid Wallet $99 - Roosevelt & Co.@rooseveltandco Every man needs a stylish wallet, and this one is sleek but durable, and comes in a variety of colors to appeal to any man's style.  Golf Themed Whiskey Glass $18each - Southern Kitchen and Home Raise a toast to his love for the game with the "Send It" 13oz Double Old Fashion Whiskey Glass. These are the perfect blend of style, spirit, and...

Arts + Culture

A Tribute To Microwave Dave

Huntsville legend Microwave Dave, musician and friend Article and Photography by Dennis Keim   It all started with a phone call to my studio in 1989. In those days, the Yellow Pages was the lifeline of any business, and that’s where he found me. The voice on the other end was raw and rich: “Hey, this is Microwave Dave with Microwave Dave and the Nukes. You’re the only photographer listed that offers Black & White photography. I need a band photo!”   I’d never heard of them and assumed...

Home + Design

Don’t Chase the Kill. Chase the Experience.

Kenny Winter shares his secret for success as a business owner and outdoorsman Article by Cooper Smitherman | Photography by Provided Outdoorsman. Business owner. Husband. Father. Kenny Winter goes by many titles, but these titles are only a gateway into understanding a man who is driven by his passion. While his thriving businesses can serve as a model to others seeking success, Kenny believes anyone’s story should start with developing the right mindset. Kenny’s story began when he...

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Mother's Day Gift Guide

Make her feel special with these thoughtful gifts for every budget Article by Casey Creque Mother's Day is a day to slow down and honor those women who built us, the ones who will drop whatever to lend a helping hand. No gift will ever say "thank you" on the level they deserve, but these local finds are a great way to show your appreciation this Mother's Day.  1. MONTEMARE Sedona Work Tote- $258 @designtheoryinteriors 2. Susan Gordon Pottery @susangordonpottery 3. Hoff Interiors...

Arts + Culture

She Creates

Local artists styled as iconic female artists Article by Amy Bailey | Photography by Jennifer Tarkington and Tamika Watford Having coffee with a friend who was planning a large scale art inspired event based on Frida Kahlo sparked an idea inside that led to this fashion styled photo shoot. Here we photograph local female artists as iconic female artists. The result a colorful display of each woman in her element invoking a spirit of art and beauty that lives inside each.   Rossina Boyer as...

Life + Culture

Women Of Worth

Women who are making a lasting difference in the community and in the state Article by Amy Bailey and Casey Creque   April Briggs, Huntsville Learning Center What is success to you? Having the abundance of time, the richness of energy, and spiritual capacity to sustain myself, and enough in reserve to help other people. What inspired you to become involved in your community? First, my Mom who never met a stranger and would feed anyone. And my Dad, he took me to church and I got...

Home + Design

A Well-Loved Home

Plush furniture, jewel toned colors, and sparkling gold accents breathe life and livability into this Twickenham home Photography by Joe Davis Publisher Amy Lemley Bailey of the eponymous magazine group, Amy Bailey Media, showcases style in every aspect of her life from the magazines she publishes to her home. Bailey loves rooms to be inviting, to feel livable and alive, and to have personality. She wants her home to exude a life well lived in a perfectly imperfect way. “Your home should not...

Finance + Legal Services

We The PeopleTec

A first-hand look inside Employee Owned PeopleTec Article by Amy Bailey | Photography by Tamika Watford "I truly love my job. I love our team. We work hard, celebrate each other’s wins, and learn from each other’s stumbles," says Executive Vice President Anna Catherine Osteen of her career at PeopleTec. With a culture of excellence and processes founded on improvement, employee-owned PeopleTec strives to be better every day. From the beginning, PeopleTec's founders, Terry Jennings and Doug...

Health + Wellness

Invest In Health

Invest in your overall health for a full life Article by Casey Creque An investment in our health is arguably the most important one we can make, but this investment isn't all monetary. It can be easy to get caught up in the latest trends or advice, so we sat down with Dr. Henry Lemley of HankMD to set the record straight. Here he shares a practical, prevention-focused approach to longevity as we discuss smart nutrition, effective exercise, preventative screenings, today’s most important...