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News from the Downtown Mobile Alliance October 2009
In This Issue Dear Carol, Development Buzz Though the temperatures might argue otherwise, the holiday Retail Happenings season is quickly approaching, and it's time to begin planning for decorations and activities to draw folks downtown. In recent BayFest years Downtown Mobile has been woefully unadorned for the Article Headline holidays, but an energetic group of Royal Street businesses have decided to make downtown THE place to visit to see fun and New Downtown Marketing Campaign fancy decorations. See the story below for details on how you Article Headline can participate.
In the meantime, enjoy the fabulous fall temperatures... take a walk at lunch to see the new plantings...come down for the countless events... contribute to the great street scene the defines downtown!
We also note, with sadness, the passing of downtown icon, Virginia Naman. Mrs. Naman oversaw Naman's Department Store for decades, and even when others abandoned the city center for the suburbs, she became more determined to succeed in her beloved downtown. Of course, she was right all along. The redevelopment of downtown was and is worth the effort, and we will miss her presence as we continue the mission. Development Buzz For obvious reasons we love announcing new businesses that have located or moved downtown, but we especially love it when the business is an entirely new enterprise. That's the case with Boom Buggy, a pedicab operation that will carry passengers through the streets of Downtown Mobile during the day and night. The buggies will begin operation in about two weeks and will not charge a fee...instead, the passenger will tip the driver
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(or pedaller as the case may be). June Reddix-Stennis bought two of the cabs from a manufacturer in England and plans to begin operation the first week of November.
In other development news:
If you grew up along the Alabama Gulf Coast you probably visited the Gulf Gate Lodge at the beach a time or two. You'll soon have a chance to relive those moments in an entirely different setting...Downtown Mobile! The son of the original proprietors will be bring the Gulf Coast seafood classics to 161 Dauphin Street as soon as renovations are complete. BP has moved its offices from mid-town Mobile in the Bel Air Mall area to the RSA tower. The 20 employees are occupying offices on the 20th floor of the tower. The Birmingham law office of Maynard Cooper & Gayle has opened an office in downtown. Headed up by local attorney Jay Watkins, the Port City office is located at 3 South Royal Street, above Serda's Coffee
Retail Happenings Shopping, Dining and Entertainment News
This month we say goodbye to Time to Eat, whose owners are focusing on their Theodore operation, but we are pleased to welcome Fine Dining and Catering, which just opened its doors at the corner of Jackson and St. Francis streets last week. The establishment is currently open for lunch Monday - Friday and dinner on Friday & Saturday evenings. The menu, which changes daily, features a soul food centered menu.
In other news:
Haven't decided on a Halloween costume yet? If you have a yellow hard hat, a red checkered shirt, overalls and a tool belt, you could be Bob the Builder...and you could get into the Gulf Coast Exploreum for all the permanent exhibits as well as the Bob the Builder exhibit free on October 31st. The costume promotion is open to all ages. The Mediterranean Sandwich Co. at 274 Dauphin Street is now open and offers a great $5 lunch during the week and late night on the weekends.
Some Upcoming Live Entertainment:
Alabama Music Box: Tornado River - Thursday, October 22 Entropy, SubjectMatters, Super Nice Bros. - Friday, October 23 TKO Indie Dance Party: Necrovita, Zombie Photography show by: Brett Moroun - Saturday, October 24 Or The Whale, Muskrat Hannah, Heath & Melody of El Cantador - Monday, October 26 Rise Up Howling Warewold, Heat Lightning Record Release Show - Thursday, October 30 Halloween Party music by DJ Charles III - Saturday, October 31
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DooDoo Fest Night 1: An Albatross, Dark Meat, Cockfight - Tuesday, November 3 DooDoo Fest Night 2: Thomas Function, Yussuf Jerusalem, CCUSA & the HHR, Wizzard Sleeve - Wednesday, November 4 DooDoo Fest Night 3: Pinehill Haints, The Coathangers, The Underground Railroad to Candyland - Thursday, November 5 SoAl Film Fest After Party with Mob Towne Revival, Blueyes Soul - Friday, November 6 Today the Moon Tomorrow the Sun, Shotgun Lover - Saturday, November 7 Lucero "Ramblin' Roadsho and Memphis Revue" all ages - Tuesday, November 10 Tea Lights - Wednesday, November 11 Pygmy Shrews - Thursday, November 12 Bamboo Shoots, Too Far From Amsterdam, Kadesh & the Perfect Strangers - Friday, November 13 Captured! By Robots, Kid Midi - Saturday, November 14 Awesome New Republic, Bryan Scary and the Shredding Tears, Rosewood Thieves - Monday, November 16
The Battle House Hotel: John Anthony (in the Tavern)- Every Monday through Saturday Loose Cannons (Joe Cain Cafe) - Every Wednesday Bay City Brass (Joe Cain Cafe) - Every Sunday
The Blind Mule: Muskrat Hannah, Sugarcane Jane - Friday, October 23 The Curtis Jaywalkers - Saturday, October 24 You & What Army? Improv Comedy - Friday, October 30 The Sunshine Factory, TBA - Saturday, October 31 Free Show: A Bridge To Burn, Delirium Trigger - Friday, November 6 Phil Lee - Saturday, November 7 Come Up For Air - Friday, November 13 Muskrat Hannah, Whiskey Comatose, Renee Arozqueta, Spide, Octopus - Saturday, November 14
Grand Central:
Last Episode - Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 Top of the Orange - Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31 Silver Tongue Devil - Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7 The Ugli Stick - Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14
Serda's: Seeking Sui - Friday, October 23 Jon Cowart Music - Saturday, October 24 Lil Greenwood - Friday, October 30 Bruce Innes - Saturday, October 31 Elements of a Difference - Friday, November 6 Gentry Dodd - Saturday, November 7 The Curtis Jaywalkers - Friday, November 13 Scott Chism & the Better Half - Saturday, November 14
Soul Kitchen:
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Once: Pearl Jam & Nirvana Tribute Bands - Friday, October 23 The Uglistick - Saturday, October 24 Galactic with Molotov Circus Side Show - Saturday, October 31 Jessie James and Push Play - Wednesday, November 4 Tim Reynolds and TR3 - Thursday, November 5 BoomBox - Friday, November 6 The Velcro Pygmies - Saturday, November 7 Perpetual Groove - Friday, November 13
Veets: Jodyoke - Every Tuesday Doug Previto & the Family Jewels - Every Wednesday through Sunday
Public Hearing Set for Business Improvement District Renewal
The Mobile City Council will hold a public hearing on the renewal of the Downtown Mobile Business Improvement District (BID) on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at Government Plaza. The BID was established in 2005 to provide services to property owners and amenities to visitors that were not then available. It must be reauthorized by the city council every five years.
If you would like to read a draft of the BID Management Plan, which sets the focus and scope of work for the next five years, please click the link below. It is also on the home page of our website at www.downtownmobile.org.
District Management Plan Draft Decking the Balconies for the Holidays Towns and cities across the country create holiday displays that attract visitors from near and far, but except for the beautiful Christmas tree in Bienville Square, there hasn't been much reason to come downtown for great holiday decor in recent years. Some energetic businesses along Royal Street are working to change all that this year and they're making it easy for you to get involved.
The balconies at the Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown will be alive with music as area choirs are invited to perform during the holiday season. Space is provided at no charge and the hotel will provide a hot cocoa and cookie reception after the event. Interested groups should contact either Cynthia Mitchell at [email protected] or Justine Burbank at [email protected]. The Hampton Inn will also be sponsoring a decorating contest on the 16 balconies facing Royal Street... look for details soon on how you can join the competition.
The Royal in Lights Committee is also planning to brighten everyone's holiday season with a dazzling light display and a special mailbox for Letters to Santa. We're hoping to offer families a no-cost event to celebrate the season and giving them an extra reason to come downtown!
Two Fundraisers Aid the Homeless As homelessness becomes more of a problem in Gulf Coast cities (in 2009 the homeless population in Mobile and Baldwin Counties grew 42%), the work of the Waterfront Rescue Mission becomes more important than ever. For more 60 years the Mission has been a faith-based rescue and recovery organization for the poor, addicted, abused and homeless,
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helping to rehabilitate those with few resources or family support.
You can help with this valuable mission by attending a fund-raising luncheon on November 20th at the Mobile Convention Center. The speaker for the event is Mile Yankoski, author of Under the Overpass, an account of his life-altering decision to trade his life of a privileged college student to become homeless for five months.
There is no charge for luncheon guests, but the Waterfront Mission is seeking table sponsors and will accept donations. To make reservations or for more information, contact Reta Barnes at 251-433-1847 or [email protected].
Also, a popular annual event that combines art, food and fund-raising is scheduled for Friday, November 13th from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral. Art Soup will once again offer soup bowls crafted by Mobile's top artists and wonderful soup selections by some of Mobile's top chefs. Proceeds will go to 15 Place, Mobile's multi-service center for the homeless. Tickets are $40 per person and are available at the door or in advance by calling 15 Place at 432-7227. Downtown Doings Some events around Downtown Mobile
Gallery & Museum Exhibits
Art in Academia Space 301 Now through Saturday, October 24 This exhibition coincides with the annual Southeastern College Art Conference (SECAC) to be held in Mobile. USA is hosting the conference with additional support provided by Space 301, Mobile's contemporary art center. In addition to 69 SECAC member artists showing 83 works, the exhibition will also feature an installation by the 2008 SECAC Artist's Fellowship recipient John Douglas Powers of Birmingham, AL.
Fade: Off Centre Window Exhibition Space 301 Now through December 6th Be sure to go by the Space 301 Off Centre windows beside the Saenger Theatre at 6 South Joachim Street to view our new exhibition FADE. The exhibit, curated by Centre for the Living Arts Education Coordinator Cindy Phillips, includes artwork by Mobile artists Amy Woodward, Bertice McPherson, Jami Buck, Kaoru Oka, Kimberly Krause, Lindy Hawthorne, and Nancy Goodman as well as Atlanta, GA artist Nancy Floyd and Gainesville, FL artist
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Lauren Garber Lake. All of the works included display the artists' interpretations of what it means to fade.(Photo by Amy Woodward)
Space 301
The Migration The Paper Wasp Now through October 31
Recent Works by Douglas Baulos, Janice Kluge and Wayne McNeil. The reception will be October 9.
The Paper Wasp's Facebook Page
Annual Student Art Exhibit Cathedral Square Gallery Now through Saturday, October 31 Featuring works of Juniors/Seniors from UMS-Wright, McGill- Toolen and Baker High Schools. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cathedral Square Gallery
Mobile Art Association Show Mobile Arts Council Now through Saturday, October 31
Walk A Mile In Her Shoes & The Mobile Art Association Fall Show Mobile Arts Council Now through Friday, October 30 A display from Penelope House for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the fall juried exhibition of a community art organization. The gallery is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon. Free admission.
Mobile Arts Council
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Visions of the Universe: Four Centuries of Discovery Space Exhibit Ben May Main Library Now through Friday, November 20 An exciting traveling exhibit that uses dramatic imagery ranging from Galileo's observations to images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope and other space missions. The exhibit is part of the International Year of Astronomy, a global celebration of astronomy and its contributions to society and culture.
Mobile Public Library
"Bob the Builder/Project: Build It" Gulf Coast Exploreum Now through January 3 A 2,000-square-foot exhibit that replicates elements from Bob the Builder's world inspiring teamwork, inviting inspiration and bringing environmentally friendly building environmentally friendly building themes to life for children and their families. Sponsored by local Heritage Homes, Lowe's, and Publix.
The Exploreum
A Visual Whodunit? Mobile Arts Council Friday, October 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. Sale of art (two- and three-dimensional, 8" x 10" or smaller) by noted area artists and personalities. The creator of each piece will not be identified until the evening's conclusion. There will be light hors d'oeuvres and beverages (2
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per ticket + cash bar). Benefits Mobile Arts Council programs.
Mobile Arts Council
The Cat's Meow and the Dog's Bow Wow Cathedral Square Gallery November 1 through 29 Artists featuring works of art representing our beloved pet friends. Collection of food, toys and other donations for SPCA.
Cathedral Square Gallery
Book Fair The Paper Wasp Gallery and Bindery Friday, October 23 from 1 to 6 p.m. Featuring the work of Wayne McNeil, Doug Baulos, Ryan Jetten, Barbara Spafford, Susan Wertelecki. There will be demos from 2:00 to 4:00 by Wayne McNeil and Doug Baulos.
Paper Wasp's Facebook Page
Photography by Members of Camera South: Jeff Haller & Earnest Taylor Mobile Arts Council November 2 through 27 The Gallery is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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35th Annual Camera South Photo Invitational Award Winners, Somewhere In The Middle of America: Life In A Prairie Town, and Finding Home: Mobile Personalities and Their Adopted Pets Mobile Arts Council November 10 through November 27 All photography: 38 prize-winning images by 25 photographers. An exhibition by Jeff Haller, twelve portraits by Kate Seawell of are personalities and their animal companions to raise awareness of the City Animal Shelter. Free.
Mobile Arts Council
Performing Arts
Brown Bag in Bienville Bienville Square Each Wednesday until October 29th
Fall is back and so is live jazz. Brown Bag your lunch and sit under the swirl of the oak trees in Bienville Square. Live music provided by the City and Catt Sirten from 11:30 p.m. until 1 p.m.
Neighborhood & Community Services
Nascar: The IMAX Experience Gulf Coast Exploreum Now through Wednesday, November 25 Until you've seen NASCAR: The IMAX Experience, you haven't really seen NASCAR. Fans will literally be transported into the driver's seat during this film that features America's most popular spectator sport. The film is narrated by Golden Globe Award-winning actor Kiefer Sutherland.
The Exploreum
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Animalopolis Gulf Coast Exploreum (IMAX) Now through January 3 This IMAX film will take you on a voyage into the magical world of animals. Singing lions, bears that waltz and sea lions turning somersaults - what could be more fun? With twelve hilarious segments, each featuring a different animal, Animalopolis will stimulate children's imaginations and curiosity about the creatures they're seeing.
The Exploreum
Haunted Hospital The Umbrella Seed October 15 through 31 Benefits the Downtown Creative and Wellness Foundation. The Umbrella Seed is located at 552 Dauphin Street. Buy your tickets in advance for $13 or $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Mellow Mushroom, Satori Coffee, Liquid Lounge, OK Bike Shop, Serda's Coffee Company, Crescent Theater and the Blind Mule.
Haunted Hospital
Law Abiding Citizen Crescent Theater October 16 through 22 A thriller about a brilliant sociopath who orchestrates a series of high-profile murders that grip the city of Philadelphia- all from inside his jail cell - and the prosecutor assigned to his case who realizes he is the only one who can end the reign of terror. Starring Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler.
Crescent Theater
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Night at the Museum Museum of Mobile Friday, October 23 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. From Pirates to Presidents, The Museum of Mobile presents "A Night at the Museum." Come walk and talk with historical characters from Mobile's history - Calico Jack, Raphael Semmes, Ann Bonnie, Cudjo Lewis, Octavia LeVert, Colonial Soldiers. Come visit a few of their spirits as they wander through the halls and exhibits of the Museum. Remember... when the clock strikes 5, the Museum comes alive! Adults/$5, Seniors/$4, Students/$3, under 6/Free.
Museum of Mobile
Love and Lust Mobile Opera October 24 and 25 Mobile Opera presents an exciting evening full of passion as only opera can do. Explore your passionate side with opera's greatest scenes of Love and Lust. Highlights of this unforgettable production will include music from such favorites as Tosca, Aida, Carmen, Nabucco, Faust, Candide, and Pearl Fishers. Join us as we discover: One person's Love is another person's Lust.
Mobile Opera
2001: A Space Odyssey Ben May Main Library Saturday, October 24 Mankind finds a mysterious, obviously artificial, artifact buried on the moon, and with the intelligent computer HAL, sets off on a quest. Throughout its entire length, director Stanley Kubrick demonstrates his unmatched mastery of sight, sound, and motion as he serves a visual feast; who else would accompany a space ship docking to the "Blue Danube Waltz," and create such a stunningly beautiful ballet? Rated G.
Mobile Public Library
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The Way We Get By Ben May Main Library Sunday, October 25 at 2 p.m. The 2009-2010 Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers is a program which sends six filmmakers into communities across the Southeast to screen and discuss their films. "The Way We Get By" with Aron Gaudet, director and Gita Pullapilly, producer, begins as a seemingly idiosyncratic story about troop greeters - a group of senior citizens who gather daily at a small airport to thank American soldiers departing and returning from Iraq, the film quickly turns into a moving, unsettling and compassionate story about aging, loneliness, war and mortality. Admission is free.
Mobile Public Library
Lyle Lovett & His Large Band Saenger Theatre Tuesday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. AEG Live Presents Lyle Lovett and His Large Band. The Saenger welcomes Lyle back to the stage for the 2nd time with his Large Band and his 5th time overall. Active since 1980, he has recorded thirteen albums and released 21 singles to date, including his highest entry, the #10 chart hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, "Cowboy Man". Lovett has won four Grammy Awards, including Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Album. Tickets are on sale now!
Saenger Theatre
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An Evening of Scottish Poetry Ben May Main Library Thursday, October 29 at 6:30 p.m. Poems will include "Tam o'Shanter," a narrative poem about o'Shanter's encounter with witches on All Hallow's Eve, and other poems by Robert Burns, as well as contemporary Scots poets, including Stewart Conn and Kathleen Jaimie. Assembly members include Fred Baldwin, Sue Hawkins, Jay Higginbotham, Eugene LeVert, Celia Lewis, Dr. Leon Van Dyke and Dr. Sue Brannan Walker. Special guest artists are Charlie Smoke and Scottish Gaelic speaker, Dr. Jack Campbell. The Scottish Society of Mobile will participate and Albert Hunter will play the lowland pipes. The event is free and open to the public.
Mobile Public Library
Ghost Who's Coming to Dinner Mobile Carnival Theatre Friday, October 30 at 7:00 p.m. Performed by the Mobile Mystery Dinner group, $57.00 per person will get you a tour of the Mobile Carnival Museum, unlimited wine bar, a meal catered from the Pillar's restaurant, and two hours of hilarity! Reservations are required.
Mobile Mystery Dinners
The Men Who Stare At Goats Crescent Theater November 6 through 12 A reporter, trying to lose himself in the romance of war after his marriage fails, gets more than he bargains for when he meets a special forces agent who reveals the existence of a secret, psychic military unit whose goal is to end war as we know it. The founder of the unit has gone missing and the trail leads to another psychic soldier who has distorted the mission to serve his own ends.
Crescent Theater
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Judy Collins Saenger Theatre Friday, November 6 Judith Collins is an American folk and standards singer and songwriter, known for her eclectic tastes in the material she records (which has included folk, showtunes, pop, and rock and roll); and for her social activism. Tickets will be $32.50 and $26.50 (plus service charge). Tickets are on sale now!
Saenger Theatre
Girls Night: The Musical Saenger Theatre Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m. Ladies, grab your sisters, girlfriends and co-workers and prepare to laugh, cry and dance in the aisles! The Saenger Theatre presents the U.S. Premiere of the U.K. smash hit, "Girls Night: The Musical". A non-stop laugh out loud comedy. Follow 5 friends on a wild and outrageous night out as they examine their past and celebrate their present. It is bursting with energy and packed with classic classic tunes such as "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun," "I Will Survive," and "We Are Family." Tickets are on sale now.
Saenger Theatre
Rasta Thomas' Bad Boys of Dance Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m.
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Mobile Civic Center The thrilling Bad Boys of Dance show enhanced with art work by video projection master William Cusick. An 80 min show perfect for dance lovers as well as first time theater goers. Featuring the sensational talents of 6 Bad Boys and 1 Pretty Girl, this show will surely get you on your feet and smiling. Set to a soundtrack nothing short of stellar, this show is exciting, fun, powerful, and brilliantly entertaining.
Mobile Ballet
Beethoven & Blue Jeans Saenger Theatre November 14 & 15 Don't forget your blue jeans for this annual Mobile Symphony favorite, sure to be a sellout! Enjoy the mischievous melodies of Rossini's Thieving Magpie Overture, and hear two of you Beethoven favorites- the sublime Piano Concerto No. 3 with piano phenomenon (and master skateboarder) Alpin Hong , and Beethoven's most propulsive and rhythmic work, Symphony No. 7. Bring canned goods to benefit the Bay Area Food Bank.
Mobile Symphony
LoDa Artwalk Cathedral Square Arts District Friday, November 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. Second Fridays in downtown have become quite a popular time and place to be! With the LoDa Artwalk in its 4th year, the event seems to be getting better each month. Join downtown art galleries, institutions, studios and unique shops as they open their doors and welcome you inside to see beautiful artwork, sample delicious foods and hear the sounds of the LoDa Artwalk.
Neighborhood & Community Services
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Botanical Drawing Bellingrath Gardens & Home Saturday, November 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. As the annual Cascade Mum Show begins to peak, explore step-by-step scientific illustration techniques in a relaxed, encouraging atmosphere. Develop your powers of observation while using washes, dry brush and glazing. Mix colors to create depth with light and shadow. You'll never see plants in quite the same way again. No previous art experience is necessary. Workshop includes classroom demo, lunch and plenty of time to draw in the Gardens. All supplies will be provided. Reservations required. Admission: $55 for members and $65 for non-members. Please register by Friday, November 6th.
Bellingrath Gardens
Flying On One Engine Ben May Main Library Sunday, November 15 at 2 p.m. The film will be followed by a Q & A with filmmaker Joshua Z. Weinstein. This film is a part of the 2009-2010 Southern Circuit of Independent Filmmakers. Sponsored by the Mobile Arts Council and the Mobile Public Library. Free.
Mobile Public Library
Jamey Johnson Saenger Theatre Thursday, November 19 at 8 p.m. With special guest, Randy Houser. Tickets are on sale now!
Saenger Theatre
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Mobile International Festival Mobile Civic Center November 19, 20 (student days) and 21 (family day) Enjoy the adventure of first-hand experience of varied cultures. You can visit the continents of Asia and Africa in the lobby area and Europe and the Americas in the East Exhibit Hall. Come face-to-face with people from every corner of the world and feel their friendliness. See the arts and crafts, hear the sounds, be entertained, and taste the flavors of the world. Observe the many wonderful traditions handed down from many generations and brought here from other countries. Don't miss the Opening Ceremony and Parade of Flags to start off the celebration! Catch the colorful dancers and musicians from two stages, in the cultural booths or the strolling musicians.
Mobile International Festival
Events
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Mobile/Baldwin Bienville Square Saturday, October 24 at 8 a.m. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is your opportunity to honor breast cancer survivors, remember people we have lost, and raise funds and awareness to help end this disease. Making Strides is not a race; it is a celebration of survivorship, an occasion to express hope, and a shared goal to end a disease that threatens the lives of so many people we love. There is no registration fee or minimum fundraising amount and people of all ages are welcome to participate.
Making Strides
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Market on the Square Cathedral Square Each Saturday in the fall Join us each Saturday on Cathedral Square for farm fresh flavor! The fall harvest is in, so come and get your fresh greens, fall corn, squash, peppers, sweet potatoes and much more. Also, shop for locally produced goods like seafood, wine, handmade candles, pottery, live music and much more. Stay for live music, frolicking in the fountain and breakfast at Spot of Tea.
Neighborhood & Community Services
Woofstock Cathedral Square Sunday, October 25 You and your canine companions are invited to spend the day listening to live, local music and enjoy the food, drinks, libations not to mention everyone's favorite- the doggie costume contest! Get your Dachshund's in shape for the first ever Weiner Dog Race. This fundraiser generated much needed revenue for the Animal Rescue Foundation. Enjoy live performances from the Wes Loper Band, the Rez, and El Cantador. Adults/$10, children under 12/$5.
Woofstock
Memorial Lecture Government Street Presbyterian Church Sunday, October 25 by Miroslav Volf (Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology, Yale University Divinity School; Director, Yale Center for Faith and Culture). The lectures will be at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., the Sermon will begin at 11 a.m. and dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. ($5).
Government St. Presbyterian Church
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5th Annual Balloon Glow in the Gardens Bellingrath Gardens and Home Saturday, October 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. Dress up your little goblins and come out to enjoy beautiful hot air balloons glowing on the Great Lawn. This year's event will also include a selection of scary and fun inflatables glowing throughout the Gardens. The event is free for members. Special reduced rates will being at 5:00 p.m.
Bellingrath Gardens
Kiku Masturi Chrysanthemum Festival Bellingrath Gardens and Home November 6 and 7 Help us celebrate Mums with an Asian Flair! Kiku Matsuri is the fifth of the five annual festivals in the traditional Japanese calendar. The chrysanthemum is the official flower of Japan and is a symbol of longevity, power, dignity and nobility. On Friday from 11 a.m.to noon guests can watch the Mobile Chapter of Ikebana International create arrangements for the display at Bellingrath for the weekend's celebration. On Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Bellingrath will welcome the Bonsai Society and their beautiful living sculptures which will be on display in the Magnolia Café along with the Ikebana arrangements.
Fall Kids Kruise Bellingrath Gardens and Home Saturday, November 7 at noon The annual Fall Kid's Kruise will once again feature a special tour with Casi Callaway of Mobile Baykeeper as our guide. Bring the kids, order your bag lunch and enjoy the fun filled kruise along the Fowl River. Reservations are required.
Bellingrath Gardens
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