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Booze & Baes: Naughty or Nice Single Edition Returns to The Camp This Thursday

  Looking to make a holiday connection—or maybe just find out whether you’re feeling naughty, nice, or a little of both? The Camp is turning up the festive flirtation this Thursday, December 11 at 7 p.m. with the return of Booze & Baes: Naughty or Nice Edition , a playful holiday-themed singles night packed with good vibes, good drinks, and maybe even your next holidate. Hosted by the ever-charismatic Dray Laborde , the night features music by DJ Caddie , date-night prizes , and all the twinkling décor you need for the perfect holiday photo op. Seasonal cocktails and a warm, lively atmosphere make it the ideal spot for breaking the ice—or melting it entirely. One of the highlights of the night? Slide deck presentations. Yes, really. Guests are invited to nominate a single friend who needs a push into the dating scene. Put together your funniest, most convincing pitch and email it to cody@octohospitality.com . Only 10 presenters will be selected, so get them in fast. For th...

Smokey John’s BBQ Announces Holiday Smoked Turkey Pick-Up for Huntsville Families

A Huntsville holiday tradition is heating up as Smokey John’s BBQ rolls out its annual lineup of slow-smoked holiday meats, highlighted by the restaurant’s popular whole smoked turkey , now available for pre-order. Known for deep Southern flavors and long-style wood smoking, Smokey John’s BBQ is inviting families to skip the kitchen stress and bring home a professionally smoked centerpiece for their Christmas table. According to the seasonal menu released this week, the star of the lineup is the Smoked Turkey , priced at $65 , prepared low and slow to achieve its signature tender texture and rich, smoky aroma. In addition to whole turkeys, the restaurant is also offering several specialty meats for customers looking to build a full holiday spread: Smoked Turkey Breast – Boneless $25 | Bone-In $45 Smoked Ribs (Full Slab) – $40 Smoked Chicken – $35 To secure an order, customers are required to place a $25 deposit on whole turkeys, bone-in turkey breasts, and full slabs of ri...

Bring the Fun to Life with 123 Clown and Characters: Your One-Stop Shop for Kids’ Party Entertainment

  When it comes to creating unforgettable moments for children and families, 123 Clown & Characters stands out as one of the Southeast’s most trusted entertainment companies. Based in the Birmingham, Alabama area and serving AL, GA, MS, TN, and FL , the company has built a reputation for delivering professional, interactive, and joy-filled entertainment for birthday parties, school events, festivals, corporate gatherings, and community celebrations. ⭐ A Full Lineup of Characters and Entertainment 123 Clown & Characters offers a wide variety of performers to match any theme or party style. Whether you’re planning a magical princess party, a superhero-packed adventure, or a silly, laughter-filled clown visit, their roster has something for every child’s imagination. Services include: Clowns & Costumed Characters Colorful clowns, charming princesses, brave superheroes, and many other beloved characters available to delight and entertain kids of all ages. Face Pa...

Neolithic Dawn VR: Rise of the Ancestors - Open‑world exploration and improvisational survival across five sprawling maps. (Game Review)

Neolithic Dawn thrusts you into a brutal, beautiful stone‑age sandbox where survival is equal parts improvisation, spectacle, and improvisational theater. The Early Access build already telegraphs a bold, singular vision, physics‑first crafting that lets you fashion tools with your own hands, sprawling open worlds across five distinct maps, and a generational permadeath system that hands your mistakes and triumphs down the line, creating emergent stories that feel personal and consequential. When the systems click, encounters become cinematic: taming a beast mid‑hunt, cobbling a spear from flint and sinew, or shepherding your child through an ice cave are moments that stick. It’s raw and ambitious in all the best ways, alive with possibility, but unmistakably a work in progress; rough edges, stability hiccups, and UX gaps still temper the experience until the team finishes what they’ve started. What the game is now • Premise : Step into the life of a Neolithic hunter‑gatherer and carv...

Wordomi VR: Bigger Lists, Better Flow - Expanded vocabulary and smoother hand tracking make puzzles sing. (Game Review)

Wordomi ’s Lexicon Expanded update significantly sharpens an already strong VR word puzzle: a vastly enlarged word list, crisper clues and definitions, and noticeably smoother hand‑tracking make the mixed‑reality anagram‑meets‑crossword formula feel more refined and endlessly replayable; puzzles are richer, interactions more reliable, and every session rewards discovery and dexterity. What Wordomi is now Wordomi fuses Wordle’s bite‑sized logic with crossword‑style placement into a tactile, mixed‑reality cube you physically manipulate; now sharper than ever. The Lexicon Expanded overhaul injects hundreds of new entries, tighter clues, and clearer definitions, while improved hand‑tracking and responsiveness cut down on accidental slips and make letter manipulation feel more natural. The net effect is a cleaner, richer puzzle pool across 100+ levels: randomized sequences and refreshed word sets keep repeats feeling new, and every session rewards both vocabulary and dexterity. How it pla...

Jacked Up VR: Protein Panic - A shredded rabbit, a vertical gauntlet, and viewer‑driven mayhem. (Game Review)

Jacked Up catapults you into a gloriously absurd, protein‑soaked vertical runner as a jacked rabbit livestreaming a desperate climb up a shredded‑animal tower. The core loop is gloriously simple and ruthlessly twitchy; chain bounces, extend airtime, and thread tiny platforms while momentum and timing decide whether you soar or splat; then the game layers on optional Bro Labs™ experiments, dares, and viewer‑driven distractions that crank up difficulty, score, and spectacle. It’s a compact, high‑energy showpiece of risk‑and‑reward platforming where performance matters as much as precision. Core loop • Jump, bounce, repeat : The core challenge is immediate and tactile; chain precise bounces, manipulate airtime, and thread ever‑smaller platforms as the tower climbs. Momentum, angle, and bounce streaks all matter: stringing combos increases score and grants temporary perks, while a single mistimed rebound or overcorrection can wipe out a long run and erase hard‑earned momentum. • Live show...

Unboxathon: Joy in Every Box - Content‑packed incremental design that makes opening feel like a reward. (Game Review)

Unboxathon is a bubbly, content‑packed incremental delight that turns the simple pleasure of opening mystery boxes into a compulsive, joy‑driven loop. Released December 8, 2025 by developer Skye <3 and publisher EVIL CORP GAMES, it pairs tactile bubble‑popping feedback with gleaming loot reveals, layered upgrade trees, and collectible rarities; so every pop, unbox, and upgrade feels rewarding and worth chasing. Core loop and gameplay • Pop bubbles to gain boxes : The tactile, satisfying act of popping bubble wrap is the game’s primary input; each pop can yield boxes, currency, or surprise items. Rapid popping combos and occasional bonus bubbles reward speed and timing, turning a simple tap into a rhythmic, rewarding mini‑game. • Open mystery boxes : Each unbox reveals a mix of common junk, rare artifacts, and whimsical cosmetics; animations and sound cues make every reveal feel like a small event. Loot can be sold for profit, slotted into collections, or used to unlock new mechanic...

Huntsville Anime-Fest Returns December 14! A Full Day of Fandom, Fun & Family-Friendly Adventure

  Get ready, Huntsville! Huntsville Anime-Fest is back on Sunday, December 14, 2025 , bringing a full day of anime excitement to the Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Huntsville. From 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM , fans of all ages can dive into a vibrant world of anime, cosplay, gaming, collectibles, and more. Admission is just $20—and kids under 11 get in FREE! Billed as Alabama’s truest anime collectors’ convention , Huntsville Anime-Fest gathers fandoms from across genres under one roof. Attendees can browse a packed exhibitor hall featuring anime candy, manga, toys, comics, video games, apparel, artwork, cosplay accessories, jewelry , and rare finds perfect for collectors and casual fans alike. This year’s guests include popular voice actors: 🎤 Aaron Roberts ( My Hero Academia, Tokyo Ghoul, One Piece, Black Clover, Fire Force ) 🎤 Madeleine Morris ( Girlfriend, Girlfriend, Trigun Stampede, One Piece ) Fans can also enjoy: • Anime cosplay contest • Local manga artists • Excl...

Fantasy Playhouse’s A Christmas Carol Returns for Its 35th Magical Year at the VBC Playhouse

  Huntsville’s most cherished holiday tradition is back! Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy proudly presents its 35th annual production of A Christmas Carol at the Von Braun Center Playhouse , inviting families to step into the timeless world of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. This beloved production whisks audiences away on a heartfelt journey with the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge , as he’s visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Along the way, the vibrant characters of London town spring to life on stage—filled with warmth, whimsy, and just the right touch of holiday magic. This year’s show features a fresh, Huntsville-crafted adaptation by local playwright and former “Fantasy Kid” Cherie Evans . Returning by popular demand, her script brings renewed energy and wonder to the story while honoring the timeless spirit that has made this production a staple for generations of Huntsville families. More than a show, A Christmas Carol is a reminder...

A Day of Community, Kindness, and Free Resources at Shenanigans Comedy Theatre

Shenanigans Comedy Theatre is opening its doors for a full day dedicated to giving back to the community. With free resources, family-friendly activities, and support services for all ages, this event is designed to uplift, connect, and celebrate the spirit of generosity. Everything is first come, first served while supplies last—so bring your family, invite a friend, and enjoy a day filled with kindness. Holiday Cookie Kits — 10 AM to 1 PM Get into the holiday spirit with festive cookie-making kits courtesy of The Pantry at Shenanigans. Each kit includes everything you need to bake delicious cookies at home. Perfect for families, neighbors, or anyone looking to add a little sweetness to their day. Free Haircuts — 9 AM to 5 PM Local hairstylists and barbers are coming together to offer free haircuts for community members of all ages. Sign-ups begin in person at 8:30 AM, so be sure to arrive early if you’d like a fresh look. Open Pantry — 10 AM to 1 PM Food support will be availab...