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June 03, 2008

Calendar of Events

Wednesday, June 4

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: SUMMER GARDEN WALK Tour of gardens, including tips for summer and fall planting, with Barbara Smith (Bellingrath’s Display Manager) 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, June 5

IN CONCERT – SEPARATELY AND TOGETHER Classic and contemporary works performed by the Etowah Youth Orchestra (Gadsden)and Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra, part of the second Alabama Youth Orchestra Exchange; conductors: Mike Gagliardo and Orland Thomas. 7:30 PM. University of South Alabama, Laidlaw Performing Arts Center, Recital Hall. Free. Contact: 251-432-2064/ sarah@mobilesymphony.org (Sarah Wright, Education Director, Mobile Symphony)

FILM: LARS AND THE REAL GIRL starring Ryan Gosling and Patricia Clarkson; 106 minutes; rated PG-13. TGI Thursday Indie Film Series. 7 PM. Mobile Public Library, Ben May Main Library, Bernheim Hall (701 Government St) Free. Contact: 251-208-7097/ www.mplonline.org

MARKETING BEYOND ONE’S OWN BACKYARD novelist Daniel Trask (on a 16,000-mile – 48 states in 14 weeks – book tour) discusses his second novel, DMR, his tour, and the pros and cons of self-publishing and marketing; booksiging; refreshments. 6:30 PM. Mobile Public Library, West Regional Branch (5555 Grelot Rd) Contact: 251-208-7097/ www.mplonline.org

MEETING: CHESS CLUB Practice and instruction. 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

MARKET IN THE PARK Fresh fruits and vegetables, seafood, honey, flowers, plants, wines, vinegars, Satsuma cider, breads, and handcrafted items; children’s activities; live music. Sponsor: City of Mobile’s Neighborhood & Community Services Department. Thu, 3 – 6:30 PM. Mobile Museum of Art, outside (4850 Museum Dr) Through Jul 24 Free admission to Museum during Market hours. Contact: 251-208-7443 (Chris Barraza)/ www.ncsmobile.org

BOOKSIGNING: MARGARET P. CUNNINGHAM

(www.margaretpcunningham.com ) author of Lily in Bloom. 6 – 8 PM. Page & Palette Bookstore (32 S Section St, Fairhope) Contact: 251-928-5295/ www.pageandpalette.com

Friday, June 6

OPENING RECEPTION: WATERCOLOR & GRAPHIC ARTS SOCIETY OF MOBILE, VSA ARTS OF ALABAMA: ARTPARTNERS ON THE BAY AND PERSEVERANCE Three exhibitions: WGAS members show; 75 collaborations between handicapped and nonhandicapped artists – to be auctioned on June 19 (www.vsartsalabama.org); paintings by blind artist Ricky Trione (www.rickytrioneart.com) Also: Art-Related, works by Duncan Baird and JoAnn Cox (Courtyard Gallery) 6 – 8 PM. Eastern Shore Art Center (401 Oak St, Fairhope) Through Fri, Jun 27. Mon – Fri, 10 AM – 4 PM;S at, 10 AM – 2 PM. Members/ free; nonmembers/ $2. Contact: 251-928-2228/ www.esartcenter.com

DEADLINE: MOBILE ARTS COUNCIL GRANT APPLICATION for operational or project funds for Mobile area nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations engaged in the creation or presentation of arts activities. Applications: mobilearts.org/grants.php.

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

WEST SIDE STORY music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Arthur Laurents. 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

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: ON GOLDEN POND comedy by Ernest Thompson; director: Ivan Davidson. 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, June 7

MEETING: GULF COAST CHAPTER OF ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA Program: Deputy Sheriff (Jackson County, MS) on law enforcement protocols and procedures. 10:45 AM. Ryan’s Restaurant, banquet room (4439 Rangeline Rd, Tillman’s Corner) Contact: 251-929-0847/ gccrwa.com

FILM; FINDING NEMO 100 minutes; rated G; father’s day card workshop; refreshments. Saturday Matinee. 3 PM. Mobile Public Library, Moorer/Spring Hill Branch (4 S McGregor Ave) Contact: 251-470-7770/ www.mplonline.org

SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY: DR. JAZZ NORMAND’S DANCE ORCHESTRA featuring vocalist Lauren Jackson and young, local jazz luminaries for ballroom dancing and listening; guided dancing tips (6:30 – & PM); hot hors d’oeuvres. Dressy or sporty-casual wear. Benefits local food production and community garden. 6:30 – 10:30 PM. Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship hall (1150 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope) Single ticket/ $10; pair of tickets/ $15. For advance reservations: send checks or money orders to CFRG; 560 Morphy Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532.

Contact: 251-928-2284/ 251- 928-4646.

WORKSHOP: I’D RATHER BE IN THE STUDIO! NO-EXCUSES ART MARKETING Instructor: Alyson Stanfield (www.artbizcoach.com) Sponsor: Women’s Business Center and Mobile Arts Council. 9 AM – 3 PM. Five Rivers Delta Resource Center, Blakeley Hall (5093 Battleship Pkwy, Spanish Fort) Until May 14/ $79 (includes lunch); after May 14/ $99. Individual consultations available on Sunday, June 8. Contact: 251-660-2725/ www.womenbiz.biz

HOT PLANTS FOR SOUTHERN LANDSCAPES, PART DEUX Landscape designer and native plant expert Snookie Parrish. 9 AM – noon. Mobile Botanical Gardens (5151 Museum Dr) MBG members/ $20; members/ $25. Contact: 251-342-0555/ mbg@bellsouth.net/ www.mobilebotanicalgardens.org

MARKET IN THE SQUARE Locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants, breads, casseroles, seafood, wine and honey, as well as jewelry, candles, pottery, pillows and other handcrafted goods; live music; games and other activities. City of Mobile’s Neighborhood & Community Services Department. Sat, 7:30 – 11 AM. Cathedral Square (downtown Mobile, bounded by Dauphin, Jackson, Conti and Claiborne St) Through Jul 26. Contact: 251-208-7443 (Chris Barraza)/ www.ncsmobile.org

MBG MARKETPLACE Hundreds of perennials, ferns, roses, trees, shrubs, tropicals, and much more. Staffed by knowledgeable, friendly plant-lovers. Sat, 9 – 11 AM. Mobile Botanical Gardens (5151 Museum Dr) Through Jun 28.

Contact: 251-342-0555/ mbg2@bellsouth.net/ www.mobilebotanicalgardens.org

ON GOLDEN POND comedy by Ernest Thompson; director: Ivan Davidson. 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

Sunday, June 8

HARPFEST features solo and ensemble works from classical to popular to Celtic for harps in a variety of sizes and styles. Central Gulf Coast Harp Society. 3 PM. Kingswood United Methodist Church (5200 Perin Rd) Free.

Contact: 251-802-0011/ andrabohnet@mac.com (Andra Bohnet)

READING: MOBILE CANEBRAKE POETS Bruce Alford, Carol Case, Vernon Fowlkes, Jr., Diane Garden, Celia Lewis and Alabama Poet Laureate Sue Brannan Walker; books for purchase; booksigning; cash bar. 3 PM. The Bakery Caf� (1104 Dauphin St) Free. Contact: 251-460-6146

AUDITIONS: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Fall 2008 production. Commedia del Arte. 3 – 5 PM. University of South Alabama, Humanities Building, Auditorium (Rm 170) Call for an appointment. Contact: 251-510-0654 or (251-478-9438/ Commedia_del_Arte_Mobile@yahoo.com

BOOKSIGNING: MARGARET P. CUNNINGHAM (www.margaretpcunningham.com ) author of Lily in Bloom. 2 PM. Barnes & Noble Booksellers (3250 Airport Blvd) Contact: 251-450-0084

WEST SIDE STORY music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Arthur Laurents. Chickasaw Civic Theatre. 2 PM. Lola Phillips Playhouse (801 Iroquois St., Chickasaw) Adults/ $15; students and senior citizens (60+)/ $10.Contact: 251-457-8887/ www.cctshows.com

ON GOLDEN POND comedy by Ernest Thompson; director: Ivan Davidson. 2 PM. Joe Jefferson Playhouse (11 S Carlen St) Adults/ $20; senior citizens & active military/ $15; students/ $10. Contact: 251-471-1534/ www. joejeffersonplayers.com

Monday, June 9

FILM: THE GOLDEN COMPASS fantasy adventure; 113 minutes; rated PG-13. Family Feature Film. 6 PM. Mobile Public Library, Toulminville Branch (601 Stanton Rd). Contact: 251-438-7075/ www.mplonline.org

AUDITIONS: GYPSY musical with book by Arthur Laurents, music by Jules Styne, lrics by Steven Sondheim. Requires 18 females, ages 7-50 and 23 males, ages 7-50; those auditioning for singing roles should prepare a “belt”-type song; those auditioning for Mama Rose should prepare “Some People;” doubling is probable; numerous non-singing roles. Director: Ivan H. Davidson. Performances: Aug 22 – 24; 29 – 31. Mon (vocals); Tue (reading); Wed (callbacks); 7 PM. Joe Jefferson Playhouse (11 S Carlen St) Contact: 251-438-6134/

BOOK DISCUSSION: WUTHERING HEIGHTS by Emily Bronte. Classics Revisited. 6:30 PM. Mobile Public Library, Ben May Main Library (701 Government St) Contact: 251-208-7098 (Chris Cox)/ www.mplonline.org

Tuesday, June 10

MONTHLY MEETING: AZALEA CITY QUILTERS’ GUILD Program: Long Arm Quilting by Beth Anderson, Bobbie Bills and Mary Ann Logsdon. Anyone interested is welcome. Second Tue, 10 AM. Springhill United Methodist Church (corner of Springhill Ave and Florida St). Contact: 251-623-4558 (Lamoyne Keenlyne, Membership Chairman)

Wednesday, June 11

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: IN THE PATH OF THE STORM. Authors Frye Gaillard, Sheila Hagler and Peggy Denniston discuss their new book about Bayou Le Batre, Coden and the Alabama Coast – and the resilience of the communities after the destruction of hurricanes; photographs on display in the Magnolia Caf�. 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, June 12

FILM: THE GOLDEN COMPASS fantasy adventure; 113 minutes; PG-13. Family Feature Film. 6 PM. Mobile Public Library, Saraland Public Library (111 Saraland Loop) Free. Contact: 251-675-2879/ ww.mplonline.org

FILM: THE SAVAGES starring Laura Linney and Phillip Seymour Hoffman; 113 minutes; rated R. TGI Thursday Indie Film Series. 7 PM. Mobile Public Library, Ben May Main Library, Bernheim Hall (701 Government St) Free.

Contact: 251-208-7097/ www.mplonline.org

Friday, June 13

RECEPTION: LANDSCAPES WITH A TWIST Works by more than 60 local artists; featured artists Elsie Busby, Allison Meriwether and Gordon House; featured nonprofit: Baykeepers. 5:30 – 8:30 PM. Cathedral Square Gallery (NEW LOCATION: 612 Dauphin St) Through Mon, Jun 30. Tue – Sat, 11 AM – 6 PM; Sun, 1 – 5 PM. Free. Contact: 251-694-0278/ lhall699@aol.com

OPENING RECEPTION: EMBRACING THE EARTH Paintings by Eva Maria Dominguez Gomez. 6 – 8 PM. University of South Alabama, Visual Arts Gallery. Through Fri, Jun 27. Mon – Fri, 10 AM – 5 PM; Sun, 1 – 4 PM.

Contact: 251-461-1438/ www.southalabama.edu/art

WORKSHOP: PORTRAITS Drawing workshop for artists interested in portraiture and fashion and who would like to incorporate high fashion style into their work. Instructor: Paige Summers (www.summerspage.com) 9 AM – 3 PM. Eastern Shore Art Center (401 Oak St, Fairhope) Members/ $75; nonmembers/ $100. Contact: 251- 928-2228/ www.esartcenter.com

LODA ARTWALK Exhibitions and entertainment in a variety of downtown galleries and other venues. Sponsor: City of Mobile Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. Second Fri, 6 – 9 PM. Cathedral Square Arts District. Contact: 251-208-7443

Saturday, June 14

Contact: 251-342-0555/ mbg2@bellsouth.net/ www.mobilebotanicalgardens.org

Do It For Dad 5K Run and Walk, 8:00 AM, Langan Municipal Park. Preregister at www.active.com (http://www.active.com) until midnight June 11, at McCoy Outdoor by noon June 12, or mail postmark by June 7; day of race until 7:30.Proceeds benefit LifeMatters Men’s Health Outreach. Contact Port City Pacers

at 251-473-7223 for more information.

Sunday, June 15

MISTY MOZART features sacred classical and modern secular works by works by Mozart (Te Deum, K. 141), Handel, Carmichael, and others. Mobile Community Chorus, accompanied by a small instrumental ensemble; director: Terry D. Maddox; with The Boys and Girls Club Honor Choir of Lower Alabama. 7:30 PM. Spring Hill College, St. Joseph Chapel (4000 Dauphin St) Free, but a donation to Boys and Girls Club Honor Choir is welcome.Contact: 251-434-9325

Monday, June 16

MEETING: POETRY ENTHUSIASTS

Read your own work or works from your favorite poets. Sponsor: Spoken Word of Mobile. Third Mon, 6 PM. Mobile Public Library, Toulminville Branch (601 Stanton Rd.) Free. Contact: 251-438-7075

Tuesday, June 17

BOOK DISCUSSION: THIEF OF TIME by Tony Hillerman. Life Begins at 50 for senior citizens, 50 and older. 1 PM. Mobile Public Library, West Regional Branch (5555 Grelot Rd) Free. Contact: 251-208-7097/ www.mplonline.org

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.

ON DISPLAY: MATERIAL IMAGININGS Mobile Museum of Art (4850 Museum Dr.) 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: POETIC SPIRIT: HENRY WO YUE-KEE AT 80 Mobile Museum of Art (4850 Museum Dr.) Through Sun, Jun 15. 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/

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) 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

ON DISPLAY: SEVEN LAYERS a collection of 27” x 36” quilts with seven layers of design (cover, batting and backing plus four additional layers, created with a new components: threadplay, paint, beads, appliques, and other embellishments); presented by the “Art Bee” of the Azalea City Quilters Guild. University of South Alabama, Library, third floor gallery. Through Mon, Jun 30. Library hours: www.southalabama.edu/univlib/info/hours.html. Contact: 251-460-7021 (Rexann Warren)/ www.southalabama.edu/librarygalleries

ON DISPLAY: F.A.C.E.S: FACE ALL CANCER & EMERGE WITH STRENGTH Portraits of cancer survivors in a wide variety of media and styles. University of South Alabama, Library, Third Floor display cases. Through Mon, Jun 30. Library hours: www.southalabama.edu/univlib/info/hours.html. Contact: 251-460-7021 (Rexann Warren)/http://www.southalabama.edu/librarygalleries

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.

ON DISPLAY: GEN X: POST-BOOMERS AND THE NEW SOUTHMobile Museum of Art (4850 Museum Dr.) Through Sun, Jun 29. 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

SPRING EXHIBITION Mobile Art Association; exhibit chair: Ernest Kirkland (Technology Coordinator/Art Teacher, UMS-Wright) Mobile Public Library, West Regional Branch (5555 Grelot Rd) Through Sat, Jun 27. Mon – Thu, 9 AM – 9 PM; Fri & Sat, 9 AM – 6 PM. Contact: 251-340-8549/ www.mplonline.org

SOUTHERN GOTHIC NOW curated by Calvin V. Colvin. Space 301 Off Centre (6 S Joachim St) Through Sun, Jul 6. Wed – Sat, 10 AM – 5 PM; Sun, noon – 5 PM. Free. Contact: 251-208-5671/ www.space301.com/ www.myspace.com/space301mobile

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

SPIRITUS SANCTUS AND BROTHERS Two exhibitions: works by Heather Pettersen and Devlin Wilson; works by Bruce Larsen and Charlie “Tin Man” Lucas. Mobile Arts Council (318 Dauphin St) Free. Through Fri, Jun 27. Mon – Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM.

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

PAINTINGS OF JAMIE SAVOY KIRK AND SKYE MURRILL, INDUSTRIAL SCULPTURES OF JOSH ASHLEY AND PHOTOGRAPHS OF DANIEL ANDERSON Dr. Java Coffeehouse (5821 Old Shell Rd) MThrough Sun. Jun 15. Mon – Thu, 6:30 AM – 11 PM; Fri, 6:30 AM – 6 PM; Sat, 10 AM – 6 PM; Sun, 10 AM – 11 PM. Contact: 850-758-1557/ www.drjava.com

LANDSCAPES WITH A TWIST Works by more than 60 local artists; featured nonprofit: Baykeepers. Cathedral Square Gallery (NEW LOCATION: 612 Dauphin St) Through Mon, Jun 30. Tue – Sat, 11 AM – 6 PM; Sun, 1 – 5 PM. Free. Contact: 251-694-0278/ lhall699@aol.com