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September 10, 2008

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Wednesday, September 10

FILM: SUNSET BOULEVARD Starring Gloria Swanson and William Holden; 110 minutes;not rated. Classic Cinema. 10 AM. Mobile Public Library, Ben May Main Library, Bernheim Hall (701 Government St) Free. Contact: 251-208-7097/ www.mplonline.org

CATT’S BROWN BAG IN BIENVILLE: VIBRATION CONFIGURATION Fusion – featuring Corky Hughes. Lunchtime music series. Sponsors: Catt’s Sunday Jazz Brunch & Radio Avalon; City of Mobile Neighborhood and Community Services. Wed, 11:30 – 1:30 PM; through Wed, Oct 29.. Bienville Square (downtown Mobile, bounded by Dauphin, Conception, St Francis and St Joseph St) Free. Contact: www.radioavalon.com

A UNIFIED GOODNESS: REIMAGINING THE LOVE OF GREEN Works by Brian Borrello, Jacqueline Bishop, Liesa Cole, Phillip Counselman, Mark Davis, Randy Gachet, Jan Jander, Gregory Saunders, Benjamin Shamback and Allison Stewart. Spring Hill College, Eichold Gallery (4000 Dauphin St) Through Fri, Sep 26. Mon – Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM. Contact: 251-380-3863

Thursday, Septmber 11

FILM: THE LITTLE MERMAID: ARIEL’S BEGINNING animated fantasy; rated G. Family Feature Film. 6 PM. Saraland Public Library (111 Saraland Loop). Contact: 251-675-2879/ www.mplonline.org

THURSDAY FORUM – MAYOR SAM JONES Join Government Street Presbyterian Church each Thursday, 12 TO 1 PM, for LUNCH & FORUM with our distinguished guests, no reservations necessary, BRING A FRIEND! $5 per person. Government Street Presbyterian Church (300 Government at corner of Jackson) Contact: Denise Lamby 251-432-1749.

FILM: 4 LUNI, 3 SAPTAMANI SI 2 ZILE (4 Months, 3 Weeks & 2 Days)

(Romania, 2007) Director: Christian Mungiu; 115 minutes; rated R. International Film Series. Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. 7 PM. University of South Alabama, Library, Auditorium. Free.

Contact: 251-461-1360 (Zoya Khan)

MEETING: METRO MOBILE READING COUNCILProgram: Watt Key, author of Alabama Moon; books for sale; information on the 2009 Young Authors’ Conference and Round Table, as well as other Reading Council Activities. Public welcome. 4:15 PM. Mobile Public Library, Moorer/ Springhill Branch (4 S McGregor Ave) Contact: 251-391-5376/ gillespiee@bellsouth.net (Betsy Gillespie)

STUDENT NIGHT: RICHARD II by William Shakespeare; directors: Brent Murrill & Jim Faust. Mobile Shakespeare Company. 8 PM. Penthouse Salon & Spa (450 Dauphin St) Students/ $10 with ID; general admission/ $15.

FILM: SHAME (www.myspace.com/shamefilm) with Mohammed Naqvi (producer/director) preceded by 99 to 1: Ovarian Cancer and Me, directed by Phoebe Brown (http://ovariancancerandme.com) 2008-2009 Southern Circuit of Independent Filmmakers. Sponsors: Mobile Arts Council and Mobile Public Library. 7 PM. Mobile Public Library, Ben May Main Library, Bernheim Hall (701 Government St) Free.

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

Friday, September 12

OPENING: ALVIN C. SELLA: RECENT PAINTINGS Curated by Clayton V. Colvin; also: works by former students Nick Davis, Catherine B. Dominick, Jerry Roldan, Ty Smith and Pat Snow. Curator talk: 5:30 PM; reception: 6 – 9 PM. Space 301 (301 Conti St) Through Sun, Nov 9. Wed – Sat, 10 AM – 5 PM; Sun, noon – 5 PM. Contact: 251-208-5671/ www.space 301.com

RECEPTION: LOOK UP MOBILE! AND SUTRATMA Two exhibitions: photographs of Mobile by Julia Bacy, Terry Hartley, Michael Mastro, Keith Necaise and Marty Sheffield; and new drawings and paintings by Brian Young. 6 – 9 PM. Mobile Arts Council (318 Dauphin St) Through Fri, Oct 3. Mon – Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM. Free. Contact: 251-432-9796/ www.mobilearts.org

OPENING: RUMORS comedy by Neil Simon; director: Leonora Harrison. Chickasaw Civic Theatre. 7:30 PM. Lola Phillips Playhouse (801 Iroquois St, Chickasaw) Adults/ $15; senior citizens (60+) and students/ $10. Contact: 251-457-8887/ www.cctshows.com

FILM: THE NAMESAKE (India & USA, 2006) drama; 122 minutes; rated PG-13. 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.

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.

2008 GREATER MOBILE ARTS AWARDS Presentation of annual awards recognizing six individuals and organizations for long-term contributions to the arts; followed by reception. 7 PM. Cathedral Square (downtown, bounded by Dauphin, Jackson, Cont and Claiborne St) and Mobile Arts Council (318 Dauphin St) For further information about the awards and the nomination process: www.mobilearts.org/awards.php.

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

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/ www.ncsmobile.org

Saturday, September 13

RUMORS comedy by Neil Simon; director: Leonora Harrison. Chickasaw Civic Theatre. 7:30 PM. Lola Phillips Playhouse (801 Iroquois St, Chickasaw) Adults/ $15; senior citizens (60+) and students/ $10.

Contact: 251-457-8887/ www.cctshows.com

SECOND Artists in attendance: Susan Calhoun, Mary Emily Davidson, Shelby Fox, Becky Hall, Denise Inge and Brad Robertson; refreshments. 10 AM to 6 PM. ETC! Gifts & Accessories (9 DuRhu Dr – Legacy Village at Spring Hill) Contact: 251-341-5676

PRESENTATION: UNCOVERING UNDERSTORY SECRETS Rick Webb (owner of Louisiana Growers, Amite, LA)presents plants best suited for understory settings, native plants, shrubs and trees for this area. 9 AM. Mobile Botanical Gardens (5151 Museum Dr) Members/$20; nonmembers/ $25 non-members. Paid registrations required. Contact: 251-342-0555/ mbg2@bellsouth.net

Go for Gynecologic Oncology 5K Run/Walk, 8:00 AM, USA Campus. Preregister online by Sept. 10, at McCoy Outdoor by noon Sept. 11, or mail in postmarked by Sept. 5; day of race until 7:30 AM. For more information call Port City Pacers at 251-473-7223.

WORKSHOP: INTRO TO JEWELRY MAKING Instructor: Betsy Clarke. Second Saturday Series. Bay Rivers Art Guild (1704 6th St, Daphne) $30 (includes all supplies). Contact: 251-621-0659.

WORKSHOP: WATERCOLORInstructor: Suzy Wallace. Second Saturday Series. Bay Rivers Art Guild (1704 6th St, Daphne) $30 (includes all supplies)Contact: 251-621-0659

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

THE BIG BLUE: KINETIC ENERGY Korngold: The Sea Hawk; Ravel: Piano Concerto (G) (soloist: Alain Le Fevre); Respighi: Roman Festivals. Mobile Symphony Orchestra; conductor: Scott Speck. 8 PM. Saenger Theatre (6 S Joachim St) $15 – $60. Contact: Tickets: 251-432-7080; info: 251-432-2010/ www.mobilesymphony.org

Sunday, September 14

FILM: SOME LIKE IT HOT starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon; 121 minutes. Sunday Matinees @ Ben May. 1:30 PM. Mobile Public Library, Ben May Main Library (701 Government St) Free. Contact: 251-208-7097/ www.mplonline.org

AUDITIONS: JANE EYRE musical with music & lyrics by Paul Gordon, book and lyrics by John Caird; director: Jeffrey Williamson. Requires: 20 girls age 6 and older; 1 boy age 12 or older; 35 men and women. Performances: Nov 14 – 16, 21 – 23. Chickasaw Civic Theatre. 7 PM. Lola Phillips Playhouse (801 Iroquois St, Chickasaw). Contact: 251-232-1807 (Williamson)/ 251-457-8887/ www.cctshows.com

Tuesday, September 16

BOOK DISCUSSION: WISH YOU WELL by David Baldacci. .Life Begins at 50 for seniors, age fifty and above. 1 PM. Mobile Public Library, West Regional Branch (5555 Grelot Rd) Free.

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

Wednesday, September 17

CATT’S BROWN BAG IN BIENVILLE: SHAD AND THE GANG Jazz and blues – featuring Theodore Arthur. Lunchtime music series. Sponsors: Catt’s Sunday Jazz Brunch & Radio Avalon; City of Mobile Neighborhood and Community Services. Wed, 11:30 – 1:30 PM; through Wed, Oct 29.. Bienville Square (downtown Mobile, bounded by Dauphin, Conception, St Francis and St Joseph St) Free.

Contact: www.radioavalon.com

Thursday, September 18

WORKSHOP: THURSDAY ART CLUB: FAUX STAINED GLASS WINDOWS for ages 7 and up. Art projects complementing Museum exhibitions. Sponsors: Mobile Museum of Art and Mobile Public Library. Third Thu, 4 PM; through April – except Dec) Mobile Public Library, Ben May Main Library (701 Government St) Free, but registration required. Contact: 251-208-7086

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING: VIVACE! Mobile Opera’s group for adults ages 21 – 45. Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres; introduction to the organization; live music. 6 PM. Larkins Music Center, courtyard (257 Dauphin St) then to the Hurricane Brewing Company for live music; cash bar and menu. Memberships will be: solo/ $25; duet/ $40. Contact: 251-432-6772/ www.mobileopera.org

FILM: MISS PETTIGREW LIVES FOR A DAY92 minutes; rated PG-13. TGI Thursday Film Series. 7 PM. Mobile Public Library, Ben May Main Library, Bernheim Hall (701 Government St) Free.

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

Friday, September 19

RUMORScomedy by Neil Simon; director: Leonora Harrison. Chickasaw Civic Theatre. 7:30 PM. Lola Phillips Playhouse (801 Iroquois St, Chickasaw) Adults/ $15; senior citizens (60+) and students/ $10.

Contact: 251-457-8887/ www.cctshows.com

FILM: TRADE (Germany & USA, 2007) drama; 120 minutes; rated R. 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

FILM: DANGEROUS LIVING followed by discussion led by Moira Amado-Miller. InView. Sponsor: BAI Community Action Alliance. Every third Fri. 7 PM. University of South Alabama, Laidlaw Center for the Performing Arts. Free.Contact: 251-643-5767/ amadomiller@usouthal.edu (Moira Amado-Miller, Executive Director, BAI Community Action Alliance)

RECEPTION: WORKS BY SEAN KOGER AND JOSH ASHLEYrefreshments; raffle. 6 – 9 PM. Dr. Java Coffeehouse (5821 Old Shell Rd) 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

Saturday, September 20

AZALEA CITY BONSAI SHOW Display; PowerPoint presentations on “How to Get Started” and “Bonsai Styles” (Armbrecht/Briskman Meeting Room) Azalea City Bonsai Society 9 AM – 6 PM. Mobile Public Library, Ben May Main Library (701 Government St) Free. Contact: 251-208-7097/ www.mplonline.org

TOUR OF DODD AND DODD NATIVE NURSERYwholesale nursery specializing in plants for the Gulf Coast; guides: owners Tommy and Thayer Dodd. 9 AM. Dodd and Dodd Native Nursery (Semmes, AL) Members/ $10; nonmembers/$15. Paid reservations required.

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

Monday, September 22

JAZZ JAM VII AND JAM SESSIONwith the Jermaine English Quintet. MOJO (Mystic Order of the Jazz Obsessed) 6:30 PM. Gulf City Lodge (601 State St) Members/ $7; others/ $10; musicians who sign up and play/ free. Bring dish to share.Contact: www.msnusers.com/MOJOMOBILE

Tuesday, September 23

A NIGHT OF GERMAN POETRY

includes works by Schiller, H�lderlin, Rilke, Goethe, Trakl and others; readers include Sue Walker (Poet Laureate of Alabama), Jay Higginbotham, Fred Baldwin, Sue Hawkins, Eugene Levert, Frank Daugherty and Leon Van Dyke. 7 PM. Mobile Public Library, Ben May Main Library, Bernheim Hall (701 Government St)Free. Contact: 251-208-7097