• Violinist has major-league talent
How's this for the fun life of a musician in the rock band Tantric?

• Zombie and ukulele? This you gotta see
In the 1950s, when hillbilly music mixed with rock 'n' roll, the world got rockabilly. Now, Mad Tea Party has taken rockabilly one step further, merging it with - what else? - the ukulele.

• There's no masking that great voice
During his career as a Broadway actor, Gary Mauer has appeared in hundreds of shows in front of thousands of people. But he's rarely recognized in public.

• Catch a rising star at Humphrey's Bar
Lane Turner, runner-up in the 2008 Next Great American Country TV Star contest, is performing Tuesday night at Humphrey's Bar & Grill, 119 Washington St. The concert starts at 9, and there is no cover charge.

• Top country songwriters showcase their talent
Songwriters who have written hits for country superstars such as Trisha Yearwood, the Judds, Kathy Mattea and Blake Shelton will be performing Friday night during another Songwriter's Showcase at the Von Braun Center Playhouse.

• Four bands battle for bragging rights (and $200) tonight
Tonight, four bands will duke it out at Crossroads, 115 Clinton Ave., in the second Battle of the Bands.

• Honor 'heroes among us' at holiday parade
Huntsville will celebrate Veterans Day on Wednesday with a parade downtown. This year's theme is "Courage, Sacrifice and Duty - Heroes Among Us."

• Look 'under the tree' for some special treats
Do your holiday shopping, create a holiday table or learn how to entertain for the holidays at Randolph School's 25th annual Under the Christmas Tree marketplace Friday through Sunday at the Von Braun Center South Hall.

• Try the egg rolls ?just for starters
Fast. Friendly. Filling.

• Randolph grad is top Vanderbilt senior
College honor forFabiani Duartealso thrills father

• Broadway stars open Pop Series
Mauer, Murney, Woodruff join Community Chorus, symphony

• HER PROGRAM FOR SPECIAL KIDS GETS BIGGER STAGE
Merrimack Hall co-founder wins national recognition

• 'There are ghosts around you'
More than 400 show up to tour city's top haunts