Calendar of Events
Wednesday, March 26
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, JR.
Broadway Junior production of Tony award nominated musical, starring Fairhope public school students in 4th through 8th grades; directed by Jitterbug Theatre Productions director and playwright Erin Langley. Sponsor: Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation (FEEF) Wed, 9:30 AM; Thu, 9:30 AM & 1 PM. Fairhope Civic Center. Students and chaperones/ $3; teachers/ free.
Contact: 251-990-FEEF (3333)/ info@feefonline.org
Thursday, March 27
OPENING PARTY & SALE: PLANTASIA! Sping plant sale with thousands of plants for Gulf Coast gardeners, including camellias, hydrangeas, trees, citrus trees, vines, ferns, herbs, native plants, as well as expanded selections of cryptomerias, Japanese maples, magnolias and native azaleas and a large selection of rare and unusual plants; plant list online; food, wine and music. 4 – 8 PM. Mobile Botanical Gardens (5151 Museum Dr.) $20. Sale: Fri & Sat, 9 AM – 4 PM; Sun, 11 AM – 4 PM; free. Contact: www.mobilebotanicalgardens.org/ 251-342-0555
CELEBRATE THE ARTS a showcase of performances by dance, drama and music students; emcee: Nancy Pierce. Mobile County Public School System’s “Celebrate the Arts.” 9 AM (school performance) & 7 PM (public performance. $10) Mobile Civic Center Theatre. Contact: 251-221-4062/ 251-221-4063
OPENING: WHAT DREAMS MAY COME
a workshop production of a new comedy by local playwright Andrew Crider. 8 PM. Mobile Theatre Guild (14 N Lafayette St) Adults/ $8; students, senior citizens, military/ $6.Contact: 251-433-7513/ www.mobiletheatreguild.org
GUITAR ENSEMBLE CONCERT
Program includes works by Carulli, Grieg and Joplin, as well as three traditional Latin American pieces; director: Mark Habib (instructor of applied music) University of Mobile Center for Performing Arts. 7 PM. University of Mobile, Weaver Auditoirum. Free.Contact: 251-442-2420/ www.umobile.edu
TWO FOR THE ROAD – GENE OWENS & JAY GRELEN known for their columns in the Mobile Press-Register, return to Mobile (Owens from South Carolina and Grelen from Arkansas) to discuss their careers, the process of putting together their columns, and the reactions their columns have generated; O&A; refreshments. Readers & Writers Series. 7 PM. Ben May Main Library, Bernheim Hall (701 Government St)
Contact: 251-208-7097/ www.mplonline.org
LECTURE: GOD AS GENERAL: WAS THERE A RELIGIOUS HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR? by George Rable (Summersell Chair in Southern History, University of Alabama) Third Annual University of Mobile Billy G. Hinson Lecture Series. 7 PM. University of Mobile, Moorer Auditorium. Free. Contact: 251-442-2319 (Lonnie Burnett )
FILM: EL LABERINTO DE FAUNO (Pan’s Labyrinth)
(Spain, 2006) Director: Guillermo del Toro. Spanish with English subtitles; 112 min; R. International Film Series. University of South Alabama Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. 7 PM. University of South Alabama Library, Auditorium. Free. Contact: 251-461-1360 (Zoya Khan)
BOOK DISCUSSION: SUGAR
by Bernice McFadden. 6 PM. Black Classics Books & Gifts (140 S Sage Ave) Free.
Contact: 251-476-1060/ blackbkgft@aol.com
Friday, March 28
ARTISTS’ EVENINGS AT THE EXPLOREUM
Free access to OUR BODY: The Universe Within for artists who register in advance. Artists must bring all their own supplies; the Exploreum will provide chairs. Sponsors: Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center and Mobile Arts Council. 6 – 9 PM. Gulf Coast Exploreum (65 Governement St) Contact: 251-208-6851/ kdreaper@exploreum.com./ www.exploreum.net
MURDER AT MARDI GRAS
Mystery dinner theatre with full course dinner and white wine. 7 PM. Bienville Club (AmSouth Bldg, 107 St Francis St, 34th Floor) $52.
Contact: 251-433- 4977 (Trish)
ALUMNI RECITAL: SOPRANO ANGELINA TRIMM
with baritone Ken Webber and tenor T. J. DeZauche; pianist Jerome Shannon. Program includes music by Bellini, Debussy, Floyd, Obradors and Puccini. 7:30 PM. University of South Alabama, Laidlaw Performing Arts Center, Recital Hall. Free.
Contact: 251-341-6151/ artrimm@bellsouth.net (Angelina Trimm)
FILM: THE WILLOW TREE (Iran, 2007) Drama. Fairhope Film Series. 7 PM. University of South Alabama Baldwin County Performance Center (St James and Summit St, Fairhope) $5. Contact: 251-928-8133/ www.fairhopefilms.org
OPENING: NOISES OFF
comedy by Michael Frayn. Chickasaw Civic Theatre. 7:30 PM. Lola Phillips Playhouse (801 Iroquois St., Chickasaw) Adults/ $15; students and senior citizens (60+)/ $10.
Contact: 251-457-8887/ www.cctshows.com
Saturday, March 29
ARTISTS’ EVENINGS AT THE EXPLOREUM
Free access to OUR BODY: The Universe Within for artists who register in advance. Artists must bring all their own supplies; the Exploreum will provide chairs. Sponsors: Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center and Mobile Arts Council. 6 – 9 PM. Gulf Coast Exploreum (65 Governement St). Contact: 251-208-6851/ kdreaper@exploreum.com./
www.exploreum.net
WORKSHOP: FREE PUBLICITY: HOW TO GRAB HEADLINES AND AIRTIME TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS Instructor: Drexel Gilbert. Sponsor: Women’s Business Center. 8:30 AM – 3 PM. Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce, Training Room (451 Government St) General/ $125; students/ $75. Advance registration required.
Contact: 251-660-2725/ www.womenbiz.biz/calendar
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING
Accepting: Computers, copiers, radios, cell phones, VCR’s, printers, fax machines, televisions, telephones, electronic games, keyboards, laptops; NOT accepting: Appliances, air conditioners, gas powered equipment, vacuum cleaners, smoke detectors, hazardous materials. Sponsor: Keep Mobile Beautiful. 8 AM – 2 PM. Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds Contact: 251-208-6026
MOBILE KIWANIS CLUB IS FLIPPING OVER WILMER HALL In an effort to carry out its mission of “Serving the Children of the World,” Mobile Kiwanis Club is hosting a Pancake Breakfast to benefit Wilmer Hall Children’s Home-a safe haven for countless abused and neglected children since 1864. Pancakes and sausage will be served from 7-11 a.m. Saturday, March 29 on the beautiful grounds of Wilmer Hall at 3811 Old Shell Rd. Breakfast is $5 each, eat-in or carry-out. Childrens’ activities include face painting, pancake toss, and inflatable jumpers. Several local celebrities, including University of South Alabama’s Head Football Coach, Joey Jones will be on hand supporting the cause. All proceeds benefit Wilmer Hall Children’s Home Transitional Living Program. For more information or to sponsor this event, please call 342-4931 or e-mail danagodwin@yahoo.com.
5TH BIANNUAL ART @ PEACE PARK
32 regional artisans displaying new work (Each artist will donate a work for a silent auction to be held during the event; benefits Volunteers of America’s art program for individuals with intellectual disabilities); performances by six professional local bands and the Pillans Middle School Dance Team; children’s activities; concessions. Sponsors: Alabama Art with Heart and Volunteers of America. 9 AM – 6 PM. Memorial Park (1850 Government St – by the cannon) 25 cents
WORKSHOP: BASIC SCULPTING CONCEPTS AND MAKING YOUR OWN CLAY
for children 7 and up, accompanied by a parent. Instructor: Jaime Lee (local artist and library associate) Art Partners: Parents & Children Creating Art. 10 AM. Mobile Public Library, West Regional Branch (5555 Grelot Rd)
Contact: 251-340-8571/ www.mplonline.org
CELEBRATE WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH AND YOUR LIBRARY
honoring Rosemary Butler, author of Rosemary’s Journey: Surviving Segregation with Privileged Pizazz; booksigning and reception. 1 PM. Mobile Public Library, West Regional Branch (5555 Grelot Rd) Free.
Contact: 251-208-7097/ www.mplonline.org
NOISES OFF
comedy by Michael Frayn. Chickasaw Civic Theatre. 7:30 PM. Lola Phillips Playhouse (801 Iroquois St., Chickasaw) Adults/ $15; students and senior citizens (60+)/ $10.
Contact: 251-457-8887/ www.cctshows.com
HAYDN: THERESIENMESSE
Soloists: soprano Sarah Wright, mezzo-soprano Anne Duraski, tenor Greg Riley and bass Leonard Raybon. Musica Sacra Chamber Choir. Music director/ conductor: Christopher Uhl. 8:15 PM. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Claiborne and Dauphin St.) Donations welcome.
Contact: 251-610-1931/ musicasacra@aol.com
Sunday, March 30
PRESENTATION: CLASSICAL CONVERSATION
by Scott Speck (music director, Mobile Symphony); a discussion (with live music) of the second symphonies of classical master Johannes Brahms and contemporary composer Kenji Bunch one of Mobile Symphony’s composers-in-residence) 3 PM. University of South Alabama Badlwin County Performance Center (Summi and St James St, Fairhope) Free.Contact: 251-432-2010/ www.mobilesymphony.org
FILM: THE TINGLER
(1959) starring Vincent Price; 82 minutes; not rated.. Creature Features. 2 PM. Mobile Public Library, Ben May Main Library, Bernheim Hall (701 Government St) Free.
Contact: 251-208-7097/ www.mplonline.org
Monday, March 31
FACULTY RECITAL: MIHAELA BUHAICIUC
with pianist Carol Evers (adjunct instructor of piano) Arias and songs by Mozart, Ravel, Ciortea, Jora and Grigoriu. Center for Performing Arts. 7 PM. University of Mobile, Moorer Auditorium. Contact: 251-442-2420/ www.umobile.edu
MEETING: GULF COAST CHAPTER OF ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA
Program includes planning for the Silken Sands Conference at the Beach scheduled for April featuring national best-selling authors Sherrilyn Kenyon and Catherine Mann; bring a work in progress for critique. 10:45 AM. Ryan’s Restaurant, banquet room (4439 Rangeline Rd, Tillman’s Corner) Contact: 251-929-0847/ gccrwa.com
NOREM BRASS QUINTET
LSU’s resident brass group. Program includes works by Prokofiev, Bach, Koetsier, and Moondog. Fairhope Concerts. 7:30 PM. Eastern Shore Art Center (401 Oak St, Fairhope) Adults/ $12; students/ $5.
Contact: 251-928-2228
Tuesday, April 1
ON DISPLAY: BRIGHT LIGHTS
Work of 50 local and regional artists in all media and styles; featured nonprofit: the Lighthouse. Cathedral Square Gallery (260 Dauphin St.) Through Wed, Apr 30. Mon – Sat, 10 AM – 4 PM. Free. Contact: 251-694-0278/ lhall699@aol.com
FILM: HAROLD AND MAUDE
(1971) starring Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort. Introduction: Donna Esslinger. 2 PM. Foley Public Library (319 E Laurel Ave, Foley) Free.
Contact: www.foleylibrary.org
MONTHLY MEETING: NORTH MOBILE ARTISTS SOCIETY
First Tue, 5:30 PM. Mokas Coffee House (1204 Shelton Beach Rd, Saraland)
Contact: 251-604-2455/ LoriCrawford@Northmobilearts@aol.com
Wednesday, April 2
READING/ BOOKSIGNING: STEPHEN HEDRICK author of Tall Tales and Sonnets of the South, a collection of stories and poems with photographs by Jack Anthony. Jubilee Mornings. 10 AM. Daphne Public Library (US Hwy 98 E and Whispering Pines Rd, Daphne)
Contact: 251-621-2818
Thursday, April 3
FILM: PAPRIKA
(Japan, 2006) Director: Satoshi Kon . Japanese with English subtitles; 90; R. International Film Series. University of South Alabama Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. 7 PM. University of South Alabama Library, Auditorium. Free. Contact: 251-461-1360 (Zoya Khan)
MEETING: CAMERA SOUTH
a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and enjoyment of photography. First Thu, 7 PM. University of South Alabama, Library, Room 181. Membership: individuals/ $20; couples/ $25; students/ $15.
Contact: www.camerasouth.org
FAIRHOPE FILM FESTIVAL
First annual event, centered on the theme of “Romance.” Thu- Sun. Various venues, Fairhope.Contact: 251-377-2167/ info@fairhopefilmfest.com
Friday, April 4
FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK
Exhibit openings-with guest artists, refreshments and live entertainment – at Analece and Bayside Beads, Antiques and Fine Art; Christine Linson Gallery; Eastern Shore Art Center; Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship Gallery; Lyons Share Gallery; Metal Benders; Morning Light; Nall Studio; Page and Palette; Patina; Shorty Cate’s Studio Over the Bay; SMG Interiors and Design Studio; and Thomas Hospital Gallery (Map of participating venues, including specialty shops and restaurants, available at the Eastern Shore Art Center – 401 Oak St.) 6 – 8 PM. Downtown Fairhope. Free trolley courtesy of Thomas Hospital. Contact: 251-928-2228/ www.easternshoreartcenter.com
OPENING: A CHORUS LINE
musical by James Kirkwood, Jr., Nicholas Dante, Edward Kleban and Marvin Hamlisch. Director: Jerry Henderson. 8 PM. Joe Jefferson Playhouse (11 S. Carlen St.) Adults/ $20; senior citizens & active military/ $15; students/ $10.
Contact: 251-471-1534/ www. joejeffersonplayers.com
Saturday, April 5
15th Annual Camellia Classic Car Show. See hundreds of classic and vintage automobiles from the Model T to the Firebird displayed on Bellingrath Gardens & Home’s Great Lawn. Sponsored by the Mobile Bay Mustang Club, enjoy food, entertainment and activities for the kids throughout the day. Bellingrath Hours of Operations: 8 AM to 5 PM, Car Registration 9 AM to 12 PM, Judging: 11 AM to 2:20 PM: Award Presentations: 3:30 PM. Admission: $10 for Adults, $5.50 for Children 5-12 and Children 4 and under are free. Visitors that bring a canned food item will receive $1.00 off admission. The donations will benefit the Bay Area Food Bank. For information on how to register your classic car, contact John Kaeser of the Mobile Mustang Club at 251.675.7391.
Contact: John Kaeser of the Mobile Mustang Club at 251.675.7391. Contact Bellingrath Gardens & Home at 251.973.2217 or www.bellingrath.org.
THE STORY OF MOBILE
Brahms: Symphony 2; Composer-in-Residence Kenji Bunch: Symphony 2 “Jubilee” (with soloists, chorus, and Mardi Gras Parade) Mobile Symphony Orchestra; conductor: Scott Speck. 8 PM. Saenger Theatre (6 S. Joachim St) Shuttle service will be available from the Eastern Shore and West Mobile. $15 – $60. Sneak preview (open dress rehearsal); 2 PM; Adults/ $12; students/ $5 (at the door)
Contact: Tickets: 251-432-7080; info: 251-432-2010/ www.mobilesymphony.org
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