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November 06, 2007

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Wednesday, Nov. 7

CATT’S BROWN BAG IN BIENVILLE: JOE OCCHIPINTI

Lunchtime musical entertainment. Sponsors: Catt’s Sunday Jazz Brunch, Radio Avalon, the City of Mobile Neighborhood and Community Services, WHIL (91.3 FM) Wed, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Bienville Square (downtown Mobile) Free. Contact: 251-470-7730 (Greg Cyprian)

Thursday, Nov. 8

CHRISTMAS JUBILEE 2007 Annual holiday shopping event with more than 125 merchants from across the country. Sponsor: Junior League of Mobile. Thu & Fri, 9:30 AM – 9 PM; Sat, 9:30 AM – 6 PM. Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds. In advance/ $5; at the door/ $7. Preview Party, Wed, 7 PM, $50.Contact: www.juniorleaguemobile.org/ 251-471-3348

BOOK DISCUSSION: ONE PRAYER AWAY by Kendra Norman-Bellamy. Ebony Moments. 6 PM. Mobile Public Library, West Regional Branch (5555 Grelot Rd) Free. Contact: 251-340-8561 (Betty Kidd)/ 251-208-7097/ www.mplonline.org

FILM: RATATOUILLE 110 minutes; rated G. Family Feature Film. 6 PM. Saraland Public Library (111 Saraland Loop) Free. Contact: 251-675-2879

FILM: STUDENT FILM SHOWCASE Work by students at Bryant High School. Presented by the South Alabama Film Group, facilitated by Mobile Arts Council. 5:15 PM. Mobile Museum of Art, auditorium (4850 Museum Dr) Free. Contact: 251-432-9796

FALL CONCERT Program includes arrangements (Bizet: L’Arlesienne: Suite; Purcell: Abdelazar: excerpts)and original works for flute choir by Catherine McMichael, Jonathan Cohen, Phyllis Avidan Louke and Lisa LeMay in styles ranging from swing to Celtic. University of South Alabama Flute Choir; director: Andra Bohnet. 7:30 PM. University of South Alabama, Laidlaw Performing Arts Center. Recital Hall. General/ $5; USA faculty, staff, students, senior citizens/ $3. Contact: 251-460-7116/ 251-460-6136

WORKSHOP:FROM PLEIN AIR TO THE STUDIO Intensive study in oils; weather permitting, the first 2 days outdoors at various locations around Fairhope. Instructor Dee Beard Dean (www.deebearddean.com) Thu – Sat, 9 AM – 4 PM. Eastern Shore Art Center (401 Oak St., Fairhope) Registration deadline: Mon, Oct 15. Members/ $450; nonmembers/ $500. Contact: 251-928-2228/ www.easternshoreartcenter.com

MARKET IN THE PARK Fresh produce, seafood, honey, baked goods, wine, handcrafted goods and more; live music; free Museum admission during Market hours. Thu, 3 – 7 PM. Mobile Museum of Art (4850 Museum Dr)Contact: 251-208-7443

Friday, Nov. 9

BOOKSIGNING: MARY ANDERSON PICKARD daughter of the artist Walter Anderson, signing Form and Fantasy: The Block Prints of Walter Anderson; wine and hors d’oeuvres. In conjunction with Page & Palette Bookstore. 6 – 8 PM. Lyons Share Gallery (330 De La Mare Ave, Fairhope)Contact: 251-928-2507

*ELEMENTAL EXPOSURE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA PHOTOGRAPHY ASSOCIATION JURIED SHOW Doors open at 6 PM. Awards at 7 PM. Satori Coffeehouse (5460 Old Shell Rd) No cover.

Contact: 251-344-4575/ www.myspace.com/satorisoundcoffee

RECEPTION: JOYFUL TINTS Work of 50 local and regional artists in all media and styles; featured artists: Suzanne Damrich, Beverly Endie Hall, Gordon House, Laurie Khalsa, Jane Shaw, Susan Wertelecki and Suzanne Wright; wine tasting; refreshments. 5:30 – 8:30 PM. Cathedral Square Gallery (260 Dauphin St.) Through Fri, Nov 30. Mon – Sat, 10 AM – 4 PM. Free. Contact: 251-694-0278/lhall699@aol.com (Linda Hall Tenhundfeld)

RECEPTION: RETURN TO THE ATELIER: RECENT WORKS AND NEW DIRECTIONS by Fr. Daniel A. Creagan, S.J. 6 – 9 PM. Mobile Arts Council (318 Dauphin St) Through Fri, Nov 30. Mon – Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM; Sat (through Nov 17), 8 AM – noon.

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

OPENING: GUYS & DOLLS music by Frank Loesswer, book by Jo Swerling and abe Burrows. 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

CLASS & PARTY: BALLROOM DANCE A different dance each week. Instructor: Matthew Kiel. 7:30 PM: Class; 8:15 PM: Party with wine, soft drinks, water. Midtown Dance Studio (157 S Florida St) Singles/ $10; couples/ $15. Contact: 251-476-7098/ www.MidtownDanceStudio.com

FILM: THE HISTORY BOYS (2006, UK) 109 minutes. Fairhope Film Series. 7 PM. USA Baldwin County Performance Center (Summit and St. James St., Fairhope) Contact: www.fairhopefilms.org

WORKSHOP:FROM PLEIN AIR TO THE STUDIO

Intensive study in oils; weather permitting, the first 2 days outdoors at various locations around Fairhope. Instructor Dee Beard Dean (www.deebearddean.com) Thu – Sat, 9 AM – 4 PM. Eastern Shore Art Center (401 Oak St., Fairhope) Registration deadline: Mon, Oct 15. Members/ $450; nonmembers/ $500. Contact: 251-928-2228/ www.easternshoreartcenter.com

LODA ARTWALK Exhibitions and entertainment in a variety of downtown galleries and other venues on the second Friday of each month. Sponsor: Main Street Mobile. 6 – 9 PM. Cathedral Square Arts District.

Contact: 251-208-7443

Saturday, Nov. 10

Chickasaw Civic Theater presents Guys and Dolls. Adult tickets $15, Students and Senior Citizens $10. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 p.m., Sunday shows start at 2:00 p.m. The theater is located at 801 Iroquois Street in Chickasaw. For more information call 457-8887 or visit www.cctshows.com

WORKSHOP: THANKSGIVING + FRIENDS = FUN for children ages 7 – 9. create a centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table and artwork for the season; bring a sack lunch. Instructor: Michelle Leech. 10 AM -2 PM. Eastern Shore Art Center (401 Oak St, Fairhope) Members/$40; nonmembers/ $60. Contact: 251-928-2228/ www.easternshoreartcenter.com

CAUSEWAY CLASSIC TROUT, REDFISH & FLOUNDER TOURNAMENT The American Red Cross Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter and Verizon Wireless will host the Red Cross Causeway Classic Speckled Trout, Redfish & Flounder Tournament on November 10, 2007 at the Swamp Room at Felix’s Fish Camp. Entry fee for adult anglers will be $25 per angler, and youth anglers (18 and under) $15 per angler. The Red Cross Causeway Classic Fishing Tournament will begin at daybreak, anglers may launch from anywhere along Mobile Bay and adjacent waters, and must weigh in at Felix’s Fish Camp from 2-4 p.m. Awards, food, fun and prizes will begin at 4:30 p.m. for anglers, families and friends. To purchase your angler tickets or sponsor the American Red Cross Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter Causeway Classic Trout Tournament please contact the chapter at (251) 438-2571 or www.redcrossalcoast.org

FOUNDERS’ DAY FESTIVAL – COLONIAL MOBILE Explores and celebrates the French founders of Mobile with entertainment; historical and modern foods; displays and events; historical costumed figures; art shows and auctions; vendors of many types; and numerous other attractions. Sponsor: Crichton Optimist Club. Sat & Sun. Bienville Square (Bienville Square (bounded by Dauphin, Conception, St. Francis and St. Joseph St.) In advance/ $10; at the gate/ $15 (includes samples of entries in the Ancient and Modern Gumbo Contest) Contact: 251-454-9872 (BarbaraPArker)

BEETHOVEN & BLUE JEANS Beethoven: Egmont: Overture; Mozart: Violin Concerto 5 (soloist: Enen Yu); Shostakovich: Symphony 5. 8 PM. Mobile Symphony Orchestra; conductor: Scott Speck. Saenger Theatre (6 S. Joachim St.) Shuttle service will be available from the Eastern Shore and West Mobile. $15 – $60. Contact: Tickets: 251-432-7080; info: 251-432-2010/ www.mobilesymphony.org

MARKET ON THE SQUARE Farmer’s market with locally grown and produced goods, including tomatoes, cantaloupes, okra, peaches, watermelons, cut flowers, plants, honey, breads and baked goods, seafood; music and entertainment; cooking demonstrations; more. Sat, 8 AM – noon. Cathedral Square (bounded by Dauphin, Jackson, Conti and Claiborne Streets) Contact: 251-208-7443

Historic Mobile Preservation Society- Words in Oakleigh continues, October and November: Guest author for October 7 at 2 p.m. is John Hafner, author and renowned English professor at Spring Hill College and for November 11 at 2 p.m. is Sue Walker, chairman of the English Department at the University of South Alabama and poet laureate of the State of Alabama. Admission Free. For info call (251) 432-6161 or (251) 432-1281 or Email hmps@bellsouth.net

BEETHOVEN & BLUE JEANS Beethoven: Egmont: Overture; Mozart: Violin Concerto 5 (soloist: Enen Yu); Shostakovich: Symphony 5. 2 PM. Mobile Symphony Orchestra; conductor: Scott Speck. Saenger Theatre (6 S. Joachim St.) $15 – $60. Contact: Tickets: 251-432-7080; info: 251-432-2010/ www.mobilesymphony.org

Monday, Nov. 12

MCGALA: GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER?

Buffet; entertainment; silent auction of unusual dinners paired with original works of art. Benefits Ronald McDonald House. 6:30 PM. Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel (64 S. Water St.)

Tuesday, Nov. 13

CLAY FOR CHRISTMAS Making clay items as gifts – bowls, platters, ornaments and coffee cups. Instructor: Erica Bodine. Tue, Nov 13 – Dec 18; 12:30 – 3:30 PM or 5:30 – 8:30 PM. Eastern Shore Art Center (401 Oak St, Fairhope) Members/$85; nonmembers/ $105.

AN EVENING OF GUITAR MUSIC Solos and ensembles. University of Mobile Guitar Ensemble (Jason Givens, Zach Adamson, Brandon Baker, Andrea Langley, and Dave Denton); director: Mark Habib. 7 PM. Mobile Public Library, West Regional Branch (5555 Grelot Rd) Free. Contact: 251-442-2420

FILM: PLAGUES AND PLEASURES ON THE SALTON SEA by Christopher Metzler;preceded byAn Abstraction on the Chronology of Will by Ben Collins and Kevin Phillips. Southern Circuit – Tour of Independent Filmmakers. Hosts: Mobile Arts Council and Mobile Public Library. 6:45 PM. Mobile Public Library, Ben May Main Library, Bernheim Hall (701 Government St.)

Contact: 251-432-9796

vThursday, Nov. 15*

BAY AREA STRINGS COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA a one-hour concert of classics and traditional works; director: Scott Wright. 7 PM. Somerby of West Mobile (between Grelot and Cody). Free.

Contact: 251-432-2064/ sarah@mobilesymphony.org (Sarah Wright, Education Director, Mobile Symphony)

FILM: OFFSIDE (Iran, 2006) Directed by Jafar Panahi. Persian with English subtitles; 93 minutes; rated PG. 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)

HOLIDAY COOKING, FOOD AND GIFT EXPO 10 AM – 6 PM. Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center (1 N. Water St.)$8.Contact: 251-377-1986/ sheilainc@gmail.com (Sheila White)

MA’ALOT WOODWIND QUINTET(www.maalot-quintett.de) 7:30 PM. Mobile Chamber Music. Davidson High School (3900 Pleasant Valley Rd.) General/ $20; students/ $10.

Contact: 251-380-4690 (WHIL-FM)/ ticket info: 251-476-8794/ music@mobilechambermusic.org/ www.mobilechambermusic.org

MOBILE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

An annual cultural event featuring food, music and dance, art gallery, cultural exhibits, storytelling, puppet shows, a parade of flags and other family activities presented by 70 nations. 10 AM – 5 PM. Mobile Civic Center, Main Arena. Student Days, Thu & Fri, Nov 15 & 16 by reservation only. Contact: 251-470-7730/ www.mobileinternationalfestival.org

Friday, Nov. 16

OPERA AND MUSICAL THEATRE SCENES

Includes selections from La Traviata, Andrea Chenier, The Pearl Fishers, Pirates of Penzance, Die Fledermaus, Spamalot, Chicago and The Music Man, among others. USA Opera and Musical Theatre. 7:30 PM. University of SOuth Alabama, Laidlaw Performing Arts Center. General/ $3; USA faculty, staff, students and all senior citizens/ $3 Contact: 251-460-7116/ 251-460-6136

GUYS & DOLLS music by Frank Loesswer, book by Jo Swerling and abe Burrows. 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

CLASS & PARTY: BALLROOM DANCE A different dance each week. Instructor: Matthew Kiel. 7:30 PM: Class; 8:15 PM: Party with wine, soft drinks, water. Midtown Dance Studio (157 S Florida St) Singles/ $10; couples/ $15. Contact: 251-476-7098/ www.MidtownDanceStudio.com

AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS opera in one act by Gian Carlo Menotti. University of Mobile Opera Workshop with accompaniment by the UM Orchestra; diretor: Patrick Jacobs, assistant professor of music. 7 PM. College Park Baptist Church (5860 College Parkway – across rom the UM campus) Adults/ $15; students/ $10; group rates available. Contact: 251-442-2554/ 251-442-2420.

FILM: CONVERSATIONS WITH OTHER WOMEN (2005, UK & USA) romantic comedy; 84 minutes. Fairhope Film Series. 7 PM. USA Baldwin County Performance Center (Summit and St. James St., Fairhope) Contact: www.fairhopefilms.org

THE LIGHTING OF THE TREES Kick-off to the holiday season with local merchants, entertainment, childrens’ activities; lighting of the City’s official Christmas Tree; visit from Santa. 5 – 7 PM. Bienville Square (bounded by Dauphin, Conception, St. Francis and St. Joseph Streets)Contact: 251-208-7443

Saturday, Nov 17

WORKSHOP: MAKE YOUR OWN VINTAGE IMAGE TRANSFERS Use parchment paper and gel medium to make “vintage” images on cardstock, watercolor paper, artist’s canvas or fabric. Instructor: Val Webb. 9 AM. Eastern Shore Art Center (401 Oak St, Fairhope) $45 (includes all materials) Contact: 251-510-9615/ studio@valwebb.com

MOBILE RENAISSANCE FAIRE

(www.mzrf.net)Jousting knights, wizards, jesters, jugglers, firebreathers, gypsy dancers, swordfighters, pirates, minstrels, merchants; rides and games; food and drink; drawings for prizes. 10 AM – 5 PM. Mobile Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds (1035 N. Cody Rd.) Adults/ $10; children 5 – 12; children 4 and under/ free.

Contact: 877-429-8462 / gcrenfaire@aol.com

AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS

opera in one act by Gian Carlo Menotti. University of Mobile Opera Workshopwith accompaniment by the UM Orchestra; diretor: Patrick Jacobs, assistant professor of music. 2 PM. College Park Baptist Church. Adults/ $15; students/ $10; group rates available.

Contact: 251-442-2554

Sunday, Nov. 18

OPERA AND MUSICAL THEATRE SCENES

Includes selections from La Traviata, Andrea Chenier, The Pearl Fishers, Pirates of Penzance, Die Fledermaus, Spamalot, Chicago and The Music Man, among others. USA Opera and Musical Theatre. 3 PM. University of SOuth Alabama, Laidlaw Performing Arts Center. General/ $3; USA faculty, staff, students and all senior citizens/ $3. Contact: 251-460-7116/ 251-460-6136

4TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET AT ESAC offering works by more than 20 local artists and craftspeople; in the lobby, a tree decorated with small original canvases by member artists, all priced under $50 (available throughout the month of December) 1 – 4 PM. Eastern Shore Art Center (401 Oak St, Fairhope) Contact: 251-928-2228/ www.easternshoreartcenter.com

SALT THE WOUND + THE GHOST INSIDE + A DIFFERENT BREED OF KILLER + THE LINCOLN COUNTY MASSACRE + WAKE INTO THE NIGHTMARE

Live music. 5:30 PM. University of South Alabama ballroom (307 N. University Blvd) $12 cover.

Contact: www.myspace.com/beigeissouthbooking

MOBILE RENAISSANCE FAIRE (www.mzrf.net)Jousting knights, wizards, jesters, jugglers, firebreathers, gypsy dancers, swordfighters, pirates, minstrels, merchants; rides and games; food and drink; drawings for prizes. 10 AM – 5 PM. Mobile Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds (1035 N. Cody Rd.) Adults/ $10; children 5 – 12; children 4 and under/ free. Contact: 877-429-8462 / gcrenfaire@aol.com

BELLY DANCE SUPERSTARS (www.bellydancesuperstars.com) 8 PM. Saenger Theatre (6 S. Joachim St.) In advance/ $32; day of/ $38 (plus service charges)

Contact: 251-208-5600

Monday. Nov. 19

Nasser Gymnastics yoga and pilates studio is holding a free yoga and pilates class Monday Nov. 19 6 -7:30. We are offering these two free classes to raise money for one of our yoga instructors, Cindy Bogert’s, daughter. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go towards this great cause. Just days ofter giving birth, Stephanie Bogert, a 20-year old mother of two, found out she has a PNET tumor, a rare form of cancer. In late August, she underwent radical surgery to remove the aggressive tumor from her kidney,abdomen, and heart. She is currently at UAB recieving care. Her mother Cindy, is requesting the kindness of donations to help cover expenses for her daughter’s family. Donations can be made to Mobile Educators Credit Union (Account

31451) 3150 Airport Blvd Mobile, AL 36606.

A Baldwin Scooter Club is forming. All motor scooter makes/models (Vespa, Vino, Metropolitan, Buddy, Stella, etc.) are welcome. We will meet the first Saturday of every month at the Fairhope Pier at 8:50 a.m., weather permitting. We will ride,make new friends, perhaps stop at local coffee shops or restaurants, and plan upcoming group rides. You must provide your own scooter. For more information, contact Cindy Cazalas at ccaz@bellsouth.net or call 251-454-7773.

WEEKLY REHEARSAL: GULF COAST GAY MEN’S CHORUS. All men who would like to sing are welcome; no audition required. Conductor: Judson Martin. Thursdays. 7 PM. (15 N. Joachim St.) Contact: 251-344-3001. www.gulfcoastgaymenschorus.org

C. DAVID MCCANN, JR.: A RETROSPECTIVE Paintings, drawings, photographs and sculpture. Mobile Museum of Art (4850 Museum Dr.) Through Sun, Nov 18. 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

PAINTINGS BY CAROLYN GOLDSMITH Patina Gallery (54 Section St. N., Fairhope) Through Thu, Dec 6. Mon – Sat, 10 AM – 5 PM. Contact: 251-928-2718

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.

ON DISPLAY: ALABAMA FOLK POTTERY Mobile Museum of Art (4850 Museum Dr.) Through Sun, Jan 6. 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

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS Seasonal works by local artists, curated by Mary Elizabeth Kimbrough. Chesser Gallery (306 Dauphin St.) Through Thu, Nov 29. Tue & Thu, 11 AM – 4 PM; Sat, 11 AM – 2 PM. Free. Contact: 251-591-7877/ www.chesserartgallery.org

ON DISPLAY: MASTER PRINTS. Mobile Museum of Art (4850 Museum Dr.) Through Sun, Jan 6. 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

ON DISPLAY: M.C. ESCHER: RHYTHM OF ILLUSION

Mobile Museum of Art (4850 Museum Dr.) Through Sun, Jan 6. 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

MAGDALENA ABAKANOWICZ: DRAWINGS Mobile Museum of Art (4850 Museum Dr.) Through Sun, Jan 13. 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

I BELIEVE. Works by Linda Hall Tenhunfeld, ten large acrylic, textured works reflecting a belief in a different element of life such as a mother’s love, God’s will, or the earth’s grandeur. University of South Alabama Library, third floor gallery. Through Fri, Nov 9. For Library hours: www.southalabama.edu/univlib/info/hours.html. Contact: 251-460-7021 (Rexann Warren)

CONTEXTURE: FABRIC, FASHION AND FANTASY

works by Pinky Bass, Matt Posey and Alex Podesta. Space 301 Off Centre (6 S Joachim St) Through Sun, Jan 6. Wed – Sat, 10 AM – 5 PM; Sun, noon – 5 PM. Contact: 251-208-5671/ www.space301.com

THE VEIL SERIES Works by Jacqueline Bishop. 6:30 – 8 PM. Alabama School of Mathematics and Science, Gallery (1255 Dauphin St.) Mon – Fri, 10 AM – 4 PM. Contact: www.asms.net

SHADOWS OF GREATNESS: THE JIMINI COLLECTION

Silhouette oil paintings of legendary musicians by Jim Maurer. Veet’s Bar & Grill (66 S Royal St) Through Feb 5. Mon, 11 AM – 10 PM; Tue, 11 AM – midnight; Wed – Sat, 11 AM – 2 AM; Sun, noon – 2 PM. Contact: www.thejiminicollection.com

ANNUAL FALL JURIED ART EXHIBITION Mobile Art Association. Mobile Public Library, West Regional Branch (5555 Grelot Road) Through Fri, December 28. Mon – Thu, 9 AM – 9 PM; Fri & Sat, 9 AM – 6 PM. Contact: 251-340-8549

ART AND THE SOUTHERN WRITER AND OIL PAINTINGS BY LOOSE WOMEN (AND MEN) work of local authors whose words have inspired artwork by local painters and sculptors (Whiting Gallery) and work by more than 40 students of Benita H. McNider, works with a “loose and painterly” look and feel (Woolley Gallery) Also on display: Common Threads (Coutyard Gallery)work bytextile artists Nancy Goodman, Ana Lisa Hedstrom, Brooke Heuts, and Suzanne Wray. Eastern Shore Art Center (410 Oak St, Fairhope) Through Fri, Nov 30. Mon – Fri, 10 AM – 4 PM; Sat, 10 AM – 2 PM. Free. Contact: 251-928-2228/ www.easternshoreartcenter.com

JOYFUL TINTS Work of 50 local and regional artists in all media and styles; featured artists: Suzanne Damrich, Beverly Endie Hall, Gordon House, Laurie Khalsa, Jane Shaw, Susan Wertelecki and Suzanne Wright. Cathedral Square Gallery (260 Dauphin St.) Through Fri, Nov 30. Mon – Sat, 10 AM – 4 PM. Free.

Contact: 251-694-0278/lhall699@aol.com (Linda Hall Tenhundfeld)

RETURN TO THE ATELIER: RECENT WORKS AND NEW DIRECTIONS by Fr. Daniel A. Creagan, S.J. Mobile Arts Council (318 Dauphin St) Through Fri, Nov 30. Mon – Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM; Sat (through Nov 17), 8 AM – noon. Contact: 251-432-9796/ www.mobilearts.org