Alabama's Gulf Coast: Calendar of Events

The Nature of the Beach Guided Beach Tours

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

On this 1 1/2 hour beach walk, Capt. Skip will explain where the sand, water and salt came from. The first half of the trip, we'll do some experiments to prove bouyancy and salinity. The second half, we'll identify dune plants, birds, shells and whatever else we can find on the beach. You will ...

Odyssey's Shipwreck! Treasures from the SS Republic at the Baldwin County Heritage Museum

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Set sail for a one-of-a-kind adventure. Shipwreck! Treasures from the SS Republic will take you on an amazing journey 1700 feet below the surface of the Atlantic to the wreck site of the SS Republic, the greatest shipwreck treasure of the Civil War era. En route from New York to New Orleans in O ...

Holiday Market at Orange Beach Art Center

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Formerly known as "Deck the Halls." Sale will be held November 6, 2008 - January 9, 2009. Shop for your holiday gifts and decorations. All items are created by local artists and craftsmen. Preview Party will be held November 6, 2008 from 5:30pm - 8:00pm.

Watercolor, Beginners & Intermediates

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mr. Willows' beginners/intermediate watercolor class provides students with a basic understanding of the skills and ideas of watercolor painting. Each student receives individual attention to progress. There will be many technique demonstrations for the class. The particular skills and ideas f ...

Fun with Color, Acrylic Painting

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Beginning Date: November 11 Tuesday Afternoons 12:30pm - 2:30pm Five Weeks (no class during Thanksgiving week) Instructor: Derek Capsis This class will emphasis the magic of color, as you paint, starting with just the three primaries. Exploring the vast possibilities of hue and shade. Pain ...

24th Annual Frank Brown Songwriters Festival

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Writers of all genres and levels of success come together for this annual event. In its 20+ years, this festival’s primary goal has been to pay homage to Frank Brown, a well-known night watchman for the Flora-Bama Lounge. Today the festival provides an atmosphere to promote all writers, whether ...

41st Annual Trim A Tree Event

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Art Center will be filled with hand -made Christmas decorations and gifts for sale. Many unique and one of a kind items on sale for consignment.

Mixed Media and Acrylic Painting

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Beginning Date: November 14 Friday Mornings 9:00am - 11:00am Five Weeks (no class during Thanksgiving week) Instructor: Zach Baisden Acrylic painting with a variety of other additional media. Paper, charcoal, found objects, incorporated into the work. Go a step further, experiment with unli ...

RC Craft All-Southern Match Play Golf Tournament

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Limited to the first 128 (2-person) teams, this 54-hole, team match-play event will benefit the RC Craft Family Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping young people in peril; including the Sherriff’s Boys Ranch and a shelter for abused and other challenged young girls. Event Summary: ...

Christmas on the Coast A Holiday Shopping Market

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Benefit to Clothe the Children Fund. 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. The event will bring together local retailers, businesses and shoppers for a weekend full of great holiday shopping, food and fun for the whole family.

Photography, Get to know your Digital Camera

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday Morning 9:00am - 11:00am This one day class will be offered on four dates in November. Learn to operate that digital camera you have. Master photographer Dorie Parsons will help you understand the basics and get you ready to shoot away!

Inagural Benefit Ride for the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Escape the pressures of the daily grind with a 90-minute motorcycle ride through scenic south Baldwin County. Registration has open for the inaugural Benefit Ride for the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, which will be held Saturday, November 22, 2008. On Saturday morning at The Hawg Pen on County Roa ...

Photography, Get to know your Digital Camera

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Monday Morning 9:00am - 11:00am This one day class will be offered on four dates in November. Learn to operate that digital camera you have. Master photographer Dorie Parsons will help you understand the basics and get you ready to shoot away!

Bellingrath's Magic Christmas in Lights

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

5 – 9 PM Nightly. Magic Christmas in Lights (MCIL) will feature over 3 million twinkling lights, 835 set pieces in 12 major scenes throughout Bellingrath’ s 65 acre estate garden. This year, Bellingrath has added a new scene called The Under Water Garden. Guests will feel they have submerged ...

Lighting of the Island Christmas Tree and Pictures with Santa at The Wharf

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Nov. 28th, 6:00 p.m. After tree lighting meet with Santa to tell him your wish list and have your free picture taken. Then on 11/29, 12/6, 12/13 and 12/20/2008, from Noon-4:00 pm ( except 12/6 – 1:00-5:00pm) meet with Santa to tell him your wish list and have your free picture taken.

2nd Annual Perdido Key Martini Festival

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

1:00pm-5:00pm. There’s probably no other beverage that commands the reputation for prestige, elegance, class, or panache, as the Martini. This tasty and classic concoction has an air of mystery and attraction, and will be showcased in an upscale event like no other. Grey Goose, Three Olives ...

The Lighting of the Island at The Wharf

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

6:00 p.m. at the Christmas Tree.

2008 Kaiser Realty Coastal Half Marathon and 5K Run

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Come run or watch the 2008 Kaiser Realty Coastal Half Marathon or 5K Run. Both races will begin at the Orange Beach Sportsplex, travel the winding path of the Hugh Branyon Back Country Trail continue on the Beach Road overlooking the Gulf waters and ends at the Orange Beach Sportsplex. To regi ...

Orange Beach Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa Visit

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

6 p.m. on front lawn at City Hall. Talk with Santa, Games, Refreshments and Children’s Entertainment.

Pepsi Star Series and The Wharf presents: 3 Doors Down with Special Guests: Switchfoot and American Bang @ The Wharf Amphitheater

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Gates open 6:00 p.m. Showtime: 7:00 p.m. 3 DOORS DOWN formed in Escatawpa, Mississippi, the resilient fivesome has blazed a trail as the quintessential rock band, attaining massive mainstream success but somehow never losing that small town identity that has branded them rock’s truest underdogs. ...

Wyland Clean Water Mobile Learning Center Exhibit at Five Rivers

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mobile Baykeeper and Five Rivers Delta Resource Center are having a week-long exhibit from Dec. 4th-10th. “Open to the public for the weekend of Dec. 6-7, Family Fun Day with a variety of activities on Sunday the 7th from 1 pm-4pm. School field trips available on Dec. 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th, and 10t ...

Daphne's Annual Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

6:00 p.m.

28th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Open House in Gulf Shores

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The theme for the December 4, 2008 Christmas Tree Lighting & Open House is “The Twelve Days of Christmas”. While there are currently no plans for live animals (except for AGC Zoo guests) or royalty, guests will notice familiar items from the traditional song. Pears, golden rings, and beautiful a ...

South Baldwin Community Theatre presents: Babes in Toyland

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Thurs, Fri., Sat. – 7:30pm Sunday matinee – 2:00pm Starring Mary Contrary and Mary's fiancee Tom Piper in this holiday classic. As Mary and Tom's wedding approaches, evil schemer Barnaby hatches a plot to drown Tom, and steal Mary's sheep in an effort to get her to marry him. Unfortunately for ...

Christmas in the Park

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The City of Foley and the Foley Revitalization and Beautification Board hold their annual Christmas in the Park celebration on the first Friday in December each year at 6:00 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion and John B. Foley Park. The program will kicks off at 6:00 p.m. with music by local s ...

Fairhope Christmas Parade

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

7:00 p.m.