🌱 Smithsonian 'The Bias Inside Us' In Town + Meridian Arts Club Delay

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Here are the top three stories in Huntsville today:

1. The Downtown Huntsville Public Library is hosting a Smithsonian exhibit called "The Bias Inside Us" until May 21, which aims to help visitors examine their own biases and create an inclusive world. The free exhibition draws from research by Harvard psychologist Mahzarin R. Banaji and University of Washington professor emeritus Anthony G. Greenwald and invites visitors to explore the foundation of bias, how it forms, and how it comes across in everyday life. (Huntsville)
2. A Huntsville man has pled guilty to the 2019 shooting and death of his brother. Terryous Crutcher was sentenced to 15 years in prison and is currently imprisoned on a four-year drug charge. Crutcher will serve his sentences consecutively in northern Alabama. (Spot On Alabama)
3. Meridian Arts Club, a reboot of the A.M. Booth's Lumberyard in Huntsville, has been delayed once again, likely to 2024, due to stalled construction. The project was initially scheduled to open in the summer of 2022 and then pushed to the spring of 2023. Ryan Murphy, managing director with TVG and Orion Amphitheater, stated that they are still involved in the project and reworking the construction timeline and pricing to get it back on track. (AL - Subscription)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Workplace Culture & Mental Health At Chamber Building (9:00 AM)
• Vegan Chef Challenge At Multiple Locations (8:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Captain Aaron Pearson from the Huntsville Fire & Rescue for retiring over the weekend. Pearson served the city for over 37 years and received many warm wishes during his departure. (Huntsville Fire and Rescue via Facebook)
• The Huntsville Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition called "The Artist Abroad," which will showcase the works of American artists who traveled to Europe after the Civil War to learn new techniques and styles. The exhibition opens in a week, on Sunday, May 7, and will feature pieces created by these artists after their time abroad. (Huntsville Museum of Art via Facebook)
• The 8th Annual Fido Fest will take place on Saturday, May 6, at the Belk courtyard in Huntsville. Bring your four-legged best friend for a fun-filled day. The event will feature live music, face painting, food and drink, pet-friendly vendors, and splash zones for the pups. (Facebook Events)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.