Calendar of Events

Wednesday, August 27

THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S VINTAGE AFFAIR Tastings of more than 150 wines from eleven distributors; hors d’oeuvres by Morrissette and Company; live and silent auctions, featuring wines, trips, dinners and paintings donated by area artists, including this year’s featured artist, Martha Ann Rowan. 6:30 PM. Space 301 (301 Conti St) $75. Contact: 251-344-9858/ http://main.acsevents.org/galavintageaffairmobile

Thursday, August 28

WORKSHOP: SUMI-E STUDIO Shibui Chapter of the Sumi-e Society of America. Second & Fourth Tue, 10 AM; Second & Fourth Thu, 6 PM. Mobile Garden Club House (4850 Zeigler Blvd) First two sessions/ free; then must join Shibui chapter ($10 annually) Supplies available as needed. Contact: 251-649-8586 or 459-2937 (Mary Rodning)

FACULTY RECITAL: EASY AS 1, 2, 3 Flutist Andra Bohnet with pianist Robert Holm, clarinetist John Craig Barker and percussionist Mike Sammons. Program includes: John Clinton: three brief selections (from Bohnet’s brand new CD of music by Clinton [1809-1864] played on flutes made by Clinton himself); Hindemith: Sonata (flute & piano); Saint-Saens: Tarentella (flute, clarinet & piano); George Frock: Nimrod/Kimbob (flute & percussion), based on Elgar’s Enigma Variations; Villa-Lobos: Choros 2 (flute & clarinet) Mike Mower: Sonata Latino (flute, piano & percussion) 7:30 PM. University of South Alabama, Laidlaw Performing Arts Center, Recital Hall. $5; USA students, faculty and staff and all senior citizens/ $3. Contact: 251-460-6136 (Music Dept Office)/ 251-460-7116 (Music Events Office)/ www.southalabama.edu/music

FILM: THE COMMITMENTS comedy/drama: 118 minutes; rated R. Foreign Film Festival: Irish Films. 7 PM. Mobile Public Library, Ben May Main Library, Bernheim Hall (701 Government St) Free. Contact: 251-208-7097/ www.mplonline.org

Friday, August 29

GYPSYmusical with book by Arthur Laurents, music by Jules Styne, lyrics by Steven Sondheim. 8 PM. Joe Jefferson Playhouse (11 S Carlen St)

Contact: 251-438-6134/ www.joejeffersonplayers.com

Saturday, August 30

MARKETPLACE MADNESS! ENCORE REDUX New plant stock, plus all other plants are 40% off. Members only: 8 – 9 AM; general public: 9 – 11 AM. Mobile Botanical Gardens 5151 Museum Dr) Contact: 251-342-0555/mbg2@bellsouth.net

GYPSY musical with book by Arthur Laurents, music by Jules Styne, lyrics by Steven Sondheim. 8 PM. Joe Jefferson Playhouse (11 S Carlen St)

Contact: 251-438-6134/ www.joejeffersonplayers.com

Sunday, August 31

GYPSY musical with book by Arthur Laurents, music by Jules Styne, lyrics by Steven Sondheim. 2 PM. Joe Jefferson Playhouse (11 S Carlen St)

Contact: 251-471-1534/ www.joejeffersonplayers.com

POETRY READING: ROBERT GRAY reading from his soon-to-be-published collection I Wish That I Were Langston Hughes, followed by open mic. 2:30 PM. Dr. Java Coffeehouse (5821 Old Shell Rd) Contact: 251-340-8484/ www.drjava.com

Monday, September 1

CLASSES BEGIN: DRAMA CAMP PRODUCTIONS AT SUNNY SIDE THEATER

for children grades K – 8. Fall session 1 (Sep 1 – Oct 10); variety of weekly, hour-long classes; Mon – Fri, 3:30 – 6 PM. Springhill Shopping Center (Old Shell Rd & McGregor Ave) One class/ $100; two classes/ $180.

Contact: 251-510-1808/ dramacamp@mindspring.com

ON DISPLAY: WORKS BY SEAN KOGER AND JOSH ASHLEY

Dr. Java Coffeehouse (5821 Old Shell Rd) Through Fri, Nov 7. 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

Thursday, September 4

OPENING: ARSENIC AND OLD LACE comedy by Joseph Kesseiring. UPPER ROOM DESSERT THEATRE. 7:30 PM. University of Mobile, Martin Hall (5735 College Pkwy) $20. Contact: 251-442-2383

THE CAPITOL STEPS. Musical political satire. 8 PM. Saenger Theatre (6 S Joachim St) $20, $25 & $30. (plus service charges). Contact: 251-208-5600/ www.saengertheatre.com

MEETING: CAMERA SOUTH a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and enjoyment of photography. First Thu, 7 PM. University of South Alabama, Library, Room 181. Membership: individuals/ $20; couples/ $25; students/ $15.

Contact: www.camerasouth.org

Friday, September 5

DEADLINE: LOOK UP MOBILE! (www.lookupmobileonline.org) Completed entry forms for the scavenger hunt are due by 5 PM; books containing the photographic clues and an entry form available for $25 at Mobile Arts Council (MAC), B&B Pet Stop, Carpe Diem Coffee Company and Dr. Java Coffee Company. The winner of the $2,500 prize will be announced – and the photographs auctioned – at a reception on Thu, Sep 18 at MAC. Benefits South Alabama Cares. Mobile Arts Council (318 Dauphin St)

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

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE comedy by Joseph Kesseiring.UPPER ROOM DESSERT THEATRE. 7:30 PM. University of Mobile, Martin Hall (5735 College Pkwy) $20.

Contact: 251-442-2383

AUDITIONS: MOBILE SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA for middle and high school musicians from Mobile, Baldwin, Washington, and Clarke Counties in AL and neighboring communities in FL and MS; director: Robert J. Seebacher. Strings: Fri, Sep 5; woodwinds: Sat, Sep 6; brass & percussion: Sun, Sep 7. Rehearsals & performances on Sundays. Larkins Music Center (257 Dauphin St) Reserve an audition time.

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

FILM: BOYS OF BARAKAS (USA, 2006) documentary; 84 minutes. Fairhope Film Series. 7 PM. University of South Alabama Baldwin County Performance Center (St James and Summit St, Fairhope) $5. Contact: 251-928-8133/ www.fairhopefilms.org

BAY AREA ART EDUCATORS SHOW Works by teacher-members of BAAE. Mobile Museum of Art (4850 Museum Dr) Through Tue, Sep 16. 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.comv

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, September 6

AUDITIONS: MOBILE SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA

for middle and high school musicians from Mobile, Baldwin, Washington, and Clarke Counties in AL and neighboring communities in FL and MS; director: Robert J. Seebacher. Strings: Fri, Sep 5; woodwinds: Sat, Sep 6; brass & percussion: Sun, Sep 7. Rehearsals & performances on Sundays. Larkins Music Center (257 Dauphin St) Reserve an audition time. Contact: 251-432-2064/ sarah@mobilesymphony.org (Sarah Wright, Education Director)

RICHARD II by William Shakespeare; directors: Brent Murrill & Jim Faust. Mobile Shakespeare Company. 8 PM. Penthouse Salon & Spa (450 Dauphin St) $15.

Contact: mobshakespeareco@bellsouth.net

Sunday, September 7

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST a retelling of Perault’s classic fairy tale, offering an unexpected twist. Commedia del Arte. 2:30 PM. Museum of Mobile (111 S Royal St) Donations welcome. Contact: 251-510-0654 or 251-478-9438/ Commedia_del_Arte_Mobile@yahoo.com

RICHARD II by William Shakespeare; directors: Brent Murrill & Jim Faust. Mobile Shakespeare Company. 2 PM. Penthouse Salon & Spa (450 Dauphin St) $15.

Contact: mobshakespeareco@bellsouth.net

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