Department of Human Endeavor

People in Huntsville do lots of neat things, expressive, innovative, or artistic. The Huntsvillan writes about this stuff roughly once per month. These stories are listed here, from newest to oldest. All are free to read after a seven second video.

The Department of Human Endeavor is the domain of The Huntsvillan's Chief Humanist, Mary-Brett Stringer. Learn more about Mary-Brett and her podcast, The Doers of Things, on her web site, www.thedoersofthings.com.

Don't look now, but Huntsville is becoming a live music mecca

A close look at three major efforts that fill up the musical calendar all year long.

Small town, big screen

A film festival is such a different experience from going to the movies. This story takes you behind the scenes at Huntsville's own Prison City Film Festival.

Huntsville spends over $1 million annually marketing itself to tourists. Why is it hiding one of its crown jewels?

Learn how the city's tourist marketing downplays Huntsville's exceptional concentration of museums, and see what it's like visiting George Russell's exceptional museums. The third in a series.

You want art? They've got art

A close look at the amazing treasures inside George Russell's museums of art, furniture, stoneware, and more. The second in a series.

Hiding in plain sight: the art bonanza right under our noses

The first in a series on the art inside George Russell's museums and the gorgeous, restored old houses in which they reside.

History as theater: Behind the scenes at Journey Through Bethlehem

Huntsville's biggest theater production is a massive undertaking, drawing thousands of visitors from throughout the region.

From songs to speakers in Huntsville

A look at local recording studios and the bands cutting records there.

Imerj-ing from prison into art

A look at Huntsville's newest art gallery, featuring the work of currently and formerly incarcerated artists. The Huntsvillan's first article ever.