Calendar of Events

Wednesday, July 30

PAST TO PRESENT: INTRODUCTION TO GENEALOGICAL METHODS

using the Library’s books, maps, microfilm and vertical files. 10 AM. Mobile Public Library, Local History and Genealogy Division (753 Government St) Free. Contact: 251-208-7093/ www.mplonline.org

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: KID’S GARDENING DAY Tour of a greenhouse; gardening projects (plant and equipment supplied) 10 AM. Bellingrath Gardens and Home (12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd, Theodore) Reservations requested. Members/ free; nonmembers: adults/ $10 (gardens), $18 (gardens & home or gardens & cruise), $26 (gardens, home & cruise); children ages 5 – 12/ $5.50 (gardens), $11 (gardens & home or gardens & cruise), $17 (gardens, home & cruise); children under 5/ free. Contact: 251-973-2217 or 1-800-247-8420/ 251-973-2365 (24-hour info)/ www.bellingrath.org.

Thursday, July 31

READING/ BOOKSIGNING: RICK BRAGG author of The Prince of Frogtown. 6 PM. Museum of Mobile (111 S Royal St) Free, but reservations required; deadline: Mon, Jul 28. Contact: 251-208-7569/ www.museumofmobile.com

CLASS: JEWELRY MAKING Participants will design and create a wide variety of jewelry using dichrotic, iridized and regular glass; they will cut the glass, as well as cast pieces using frit and powder. Previous glass experience helpful but not required. Instructor: Ed Edwards. Thu, Jul 10, 17, 24, 31, 6 – 8 PM. Edwards Glass Studio (501 Dauphin St) $175 (includes materials) Contact: 251-406-1587/ edwardsartglass@bellsouth.net.

The Saenger Theater will present the premiere of The Order of Myths directed by Margaret Brown on Thursday, July 31 at 7 p.m. After the showing, a question and answer session with the director will follow. For more information call 212-414-0408.

Contact: 212-414-0408.

Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce On Thursday, July 31, the Mobile Area Chamber will host Diversity Business Network in conjunction with Business After Hours from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Floor Trader, 1401 Schillinger Rd. Diversity Business Network is a quarterly networking event held in conjunction with Business After Hours this quarter, is designed to give minority-owned businesses the opportunity to promote their companies and learn how to market products and services. The cost to attend is $2 for members or $5 for potential members. Contact: www.mobilechamber.com.

FILM: AS YOU LIKE IT Kenneth Branagh’s adaptation of William Shakespeare’s play; 127 minutes; rated PG. TGI Thursday Film Series. 7 PM. Ben May Main Library, Bernheim Hall (701 Government St) Free. Contact: 251-208-7097/www.mplonline.org

AN EVENING OF POETRY2008 Gulf Coast Ethnic and Heritage Jazz Festival. 6:30 PM. Alabama School of Math and Science (1255 Dauphin St) Free. Contact: 251-473-5020/ www.gcehjazzfest.com

Friday, August 1

ANNIE book by Thomas Meehan, lyrics by Martin Charnin and music by Charles Strouse. 7:30 PM. Playhouse-in-the-Park (4851 Museum Dr) $15. Contact: 251-602-0630/ www.mobilepip.org.

WORKSHOP: JAZZ MUSIC 2008 Gulf Coast Ethnic and Heritage Jazz Festival. 10 AM. Alabama School of Math and Science (1255 Dauphin St) Free. Contact: 251-473-5020/ www.gcehjazzfest.com

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

Saturday, August 2

AUDITIONS: MOBILE OPERA CHORUS for new, current and past members; for the 2008-2009 season: Lucia di Lammermoor, Messiah, Songs of the South, and Susannah. Prepare an aria or other appropriate musical selection; accompanist provided. Chorus Master: Thomas Rowell. 9 AM – 3 PM. Larkins Music Center (257 Dauphin St) Call to schedule a 10-minute audition. Contact: 251-432-6772/ www.mobileopera.org

ANNIE book by Thomas Meehan, lyrics by Martin Charnin and music by Charles Strouse. 7:30 PM. Playhouse-in-the-Park (4851 Museum Dr) $15 Contact: 251-602-0630/ www.mobilepip.org

KIDS FUN DAY AT OAKLEIGH for children 12 and under; games and learning about history; includes a wet slide, bouncy fun house and horseshoes; concessions available, including hot dogs and Blue Bell ice cream. 10 AM – 4 PM. Oakleigh Historic Complex (300 Oakleigh Pl) $5. Contact: 251-432-6161/ www.historicmobile.org.

JAZZ IN BIENVILLE SQUARE 2008 Gulf Coast Ethnic and Heritage Jazz Festival. 4:30 PM. Bienville Square (downtown, bounded by Dauphin, Conception, St. Francis and St. Joseph St) Free. Contact: 251-473-5020/ www.gcehjazzfest.com

Sunday, August 3

ANNIE book by Thomas Meehan, lyrics by Martin Charnin and music by Charles Strouse. 2 PM. Playhouse-in-the-Park (4851 Museum Dr) $15. Contact: 251-602-0630/ www.mobilepip.org

AUDITIONS: PIRATES PERCHANCE a spoof of the Gilbert and Sullivan classic The Pirates of Penzance. Requires: performers aged 13+. Performances in Feb 2009.Commedia del Arte. 3 PM. University of South Alabama. Humanities Building, auditorium. Call for an appointment. Contact: 251-510-0654

JAZZ JAM SESSION 2008 Gulf Coast Ethnic and Heritage Jazz Festival. 6:30 PM. Gulf City Lodge (601 State St) $7; jam musicians/ free. Contact: 251-473-5020/ www.gcehjazzfest.com

Tuesday, August 5

Crime Prevention 5K Run/Walk, 6:30 PM, Bienville Square. Preregister at McCoy Outdoor by Aug. 2, online (www.active.com (http://www.active.com) ) by 3rd, or mail in postmarked by July 30; day of race 5 to 6:00 p.m. For more information call Port City Pacers at 251-473-7223.

Thursday, August 7

READING: THE BONE ORCHARD a new screenplay by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder; featuring JD Crowe, Lauren Ashley Fussell, Drew Johnson, John Coleman, Jim Flowers, Scott Jolly, Nancy Pierce, Danielle Juzan, Genevieve Murdick, and Allen Lyle. Benefit the Murphy High School drama program. May not be appropriate for children under 16. 6:30 PM (No late seating) Ashland Gallery (2321 Old Shell Rd) $10. Available in advance at Ashland Gallery.

Contact: 251-479-3548.

Friday, August 8

ANNIE book by Thomas Meehan, lyrics by Martin Charnin and music by Charles Strouse. 7:30 PM. Playhouse-in-the-Park (4851 Museum Dr) $15. Contact: 251-602-0630/ www.mobilepip.org

OPENING: [DE]CONSTRUCTION photography-based, graffiti-influenced work by Atlanta artists Bob Lovett and Mike Germon. 6 – 9 PM. The Chesser Studio Project (306 Dauphin St) Free. Contact: vikk@chesserartgallery.org

RECEPTION: A CAJUN PARTY Works by more than 60 local artists; featuring artists Holly Carrigan, Ardith Goodwin, and Mary Rodning; wine tasting; appetizers; music. 6 – 8:30 PM. Cathedral Square Gallery (612 Dauphin St) Free. Contact: 251-694-0278/ lhall699@aol.com

DISCUSSION: WHAT ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY? a general discussion of photography, hosted by Michael Mastro, who says “we can talk about anything: photographic styles and techniques, equipment, digital manipulation, etc., and we can critique prints.” Bring your lunch. Second Fri, noon. Cathedral Square Gallery (612 Dauphin St) Free. Contact: 251-209-0064/www.michaelmastro.com

LODA ARTWALK Exhibitions and entertainment in a variety of downtown galleries and other venues; includes “Do You Miss Me?” a dance piece by Stella Nystrom (in Cathedral Square) Sponsor: City of Mobile Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. 6 – 9 PM. Cathedral Square Arts District (downtown Mobile) Contact: 251-208-7443/ www.ncsmobile.org

Saturday, August 9

ANNIE book by Thomas Meehan, lyrics by Martin Charnin and music by Charles Strouse. 7:30 PM. Playhouse-in-the-Park (4851 Museum Dr) $15 Contact: 251-602-0630/ www.mobilepip.org.

Tuesday, August 12

Chickasabogue 2 Miler Run/Walk, 6:30 PM, Chickasabogue Park. Preregister

postmark by Aug 5, online by 10th, in person at McCoy Outdoor by Aug. 9; day of race until 6:15 P.M. Grand Prix/Corporate Cup Awards and cookout. For more information call Port City Pacers at 251-473-7223.

MOONLIGHT CHASSE BALLROOM DANCE SOCIETY, LIVE MUSIC DANCE LESSONS, First and Third Mondays. 7:30 – 10 p.m. Hot Wheels Skate Center, Daphne. $10. All ages. No partner necessary. For more info, call 621-3178.

MOBILE ALABMA PRIDE, INC. monthly meetings. First Tuesday of every month 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. for more info, call 431-9002. www.mobilealabamapride.com.

Fairhope’s newest art adventure has arrived, “WESTBROOK ART EVENTS”.  It will get your creative juices flowing!  Artist, Eugenia A. Westbrook has transformed the attic at Page and Palette Bookstore into a studio for art lovers to enjoy.  She has a monthly calendar of daytime and evening workshops on her website www.westbrookartevents.com

YARN CIRCLE conversational circle of crochet, knitting, and other yarn-related activities. First Thursdays, 7 PM. Dr. Java Coffeehouse (5821 Old Shell Rd) Contact: 251-340-8484/ www.drjava.com

SPIRITU SANCTU Paintings by Devlin Wilson, inspired by Mobile Bay and its environs. University of South Alabama, Library, third floor gallery. Through Sat, Aug 30. For library hours:www.southalabama.edu/univlib/info/hours.html. Contact: 251-460-7021 (Rexann Warren)/ www.southalabama.edu/librarygalleries

WORKS BY CHING, EUGENIA FOSTER AND BARBARA CASEYMerrill Miller’s Interiors (24820 Canal Rd, Orange Beach) Through August. Mon – Sat, 10 AM – 5 PM. Contact: 251-989-9033

WORKS BY SATOMI KAMEI, JOSH ASHLEY, SKYE MURRILL, SHARON LINDSAY AND DAN ANDERSON Dr. Java Coffeehouse (5821 Old Shell Rd) Through Sun, Aug 31. Mon – Thu, 6:30 AM – 11 PM; Fri, 6:30 AM – 6 PM; Sat, 10 AM – 6 PM; Sun, 10 AM – 11 PM. Contact: 251-340-8484/ www.drjava.com

AND THEY’RE OFF! Exhibit telling the story of horse racing in Mobile and how it influenced the Port City for nearly 100 years; includes carriages and buggies, children’s horse-related toys, ladies’ and gentlemen’s fashions, photographs and paintings, riding habits and equipment, and more. Museum of Mobile (111 Royal St) Through Mon, Oct 13. Mon – Sat, 9 AM – 5 PM; Sun, 1 – 5 PM. Adults/ $5; senior citizens/ $4; students/ $3; children under 6/ free; first Sunday of each month/ free. Contact: 251-208-7569/ www.museumofmobile.com

SOUTHEASTERN JURIED EXHIBITION 2008 Mobile Museum of Art (4850 Museum Dr.) Through Sun, Sep 14. Mon – Sat, 10 AM – 5 PM; Sun, 1 – 5 PM. Adults/ $10; senior adults (50+) or military/ $9; students/ $6; adult group (20+)/ $8; student group (20+)/ $3.Contact: 251-208-5200/ www.mobilemuseumofart.com

JOSH SIMPSON: A VISIONARY JOURNEY IN GLASS (1972 – 2007)Mobile Museum of Art (4850 Museum Dr.) Through Sun, Sep 21. Mon – Sat, 10 AM – 5 PM; Sun, 1 – 5 PM. Adults/ $10; senior adults (50+) or military/ $9; students/ $6; adult group (20+)/ $8; student group (20+)/ $3.Contact: 251-208-5200/ www.mobilemuseumofart.com

MEETING: MOBILE CHESS CLUB Practice and instruction. Every Thu, 6 PM. Dr. Java Coffeehouse (5821 Old Shell Rd) Contact: 251-623-2228/ PawnsAreTasty@teachmechess.com (Keenan Olson)/ 251-340-8484/ www.drjava.com.

THE PEOPLE’S ART EXHIBITION Space 301 (301 Conti St) Through Fri, Sep 5. Wed – Sat, 10 AM – 5 PM; Sun, noon – 5 PM. Free

Contact: 251-208-5671/ www.space301.com

THE TIMES OF DAVE BRUBECK, MY MARK AND THE MOONROCK SHOW Three exhibitions: an interactive exhibit from the Holt-Atherton Special Collections, University of the Pacific (sponsored by MOJO – the Mystic Order of the Jazz Obsessed – and Evonik-Degussa; through Fri, Aug 15); new works by Ameri’ca Jones-Gallaspy; and art by Pat Wilder. Mobile Arts Council (318 Dauphin St) Free. Through Fri, Aug 1. Mon – Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM.

Contact: 251-432-9796/ www.mobilearts.org

INTO DAYLIGHT AND CREATIVITY AFTER THE STORM Two exhibitions: an anthology of poems and art from the Alabama Prison Arts and Education project Writing our Stories) and a show of post-Katrina work by regional artists. Also: Soul Origami by Maxey Andress( Through Wed, Sep 3) Eastern Shore Art Center (401 Oak St, Fairhope) Through Fri, Aug 29. Mon – Fri, 10 AM – 4 PM; Sat, 10 AM – 2 PM. Free. Contact: 251-928-2228/ www.esartcenter.com

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