Calendar of Events

Wednesday, May 23

TRAVELING PANTS DELTA DENIM. Mobile Bay Bears host a student art installation created for Earth Fest at 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center in April; it features 100 (of 600) pairs of jeans decorated by students with images of what they love about the Alabama Delta. Each participant receives free admission to tonight’s game (against the Huntsville Stars) and will be honored on the field before the game. 7 PM. Hank Aaron Stadium. Family/ friends of participants may purchase discounted tickets. Contact: 251-479-BEAR

WORKS BY MARY RODNING. Starbucks Coffee Company (3901 Airport Blvd) Through Sat, Jun 2. Mon – Fri, 5:30 AM – 11 PM; Sat, 6 AM – 11 PM; Sun, 6:30 AM – 11 PM. Contact: 251-341-5672

B.J. RAY FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY. Large format prints on canvas covering a broad spectrum of subjects. University of South Alabama, Library, Third Floor Gallery. Through Tue, July 31. For library hours:www.southalabama.edu/univlib/info/hours.html. Reception Fri, June 1, 5 – 7 PM. Contact: 251- 460-7021 (Rexann Warren)

MOBILE ART ASSOCIATION SPRING SHOW. Mobile Public Library, West Regional Branch (5555 Grelot Rd.) Through Fri, Jun 15. Mon – Thu, 9 AM – 9 PM; Fri & Sat, 9 AM – 6 PM. Contact: 251-340-8549

WORKSHOP: COLOR MIXING: BLUE AND YELLOW DON’T MAKE GREEN for artists of all media and all levels of expertise. Instructor: Stacy Howell, certified through Michael Wilcox’ School of Color. Wed & Thu, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Bay Rivers Art Guild (1704 6th St., Daphne) Members/ $175; nonmembers/ $200 (includes all supplies and lunch).

Thursday, May 24

EVENING IN OLDE SEVILLE SQUARE Program includes marches, Dixieland, jazz and light classical selections. Baldwin Pops and the Pensacola Civic Band (www.pensacolacivicband.org) 7 PM. Pensacola Seville Square (Pensacola)

Contact: 251-928-3754/ www.gulftel.com

B.J. RAY FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY. Large format prints on canvas covering a broad spectrum of subjects. University of South Alabama, Library, Third Floor Gallery. Through Tue, July 31. For library hours: www.southalabama.edu/univlib/info/hours.html. Reception Fri, June 1, 5 – 7 PM. Contact: 251- 460-7021 (Rexann Warren)

SEMINAR: PROTECTING HISTORIC DOWNTOWNS AND NEIGHBORS

Day-long seminar on local historic districts and the Review Board process; featured presenter: Georgia planner Monica Callahan; special session of Mobile’s Architectural Review Board will be held in the afternoon. Sponsors: Alabama Historical Commission, the Mobile Historic Development Commission and Certified Local Government Program. 9 AM (registration begins) Government Plaza, City Council Chamber (205 Government St.) $15 (includes lunch for reservations made by May 21) Mail registration to: AHC, 468 S. Perry St., Montgomery, AL 36130-0900 Attn: Mary Shell. Contact: 251-208-7281

Friday, May 25

MOTHER comedy starring Debbie Reynolds and Albert Brooks (who also directed)(rated PG-13 for some sexual references; 1 hr, 44 min.); light refreshments; discussion. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Mobile Movie Night. 7 PM. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Mobile (6345 Old Shell Rd.) Free. Contact: 251-342-6834

OPENING: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE drama by Tennessee Williams. 8 PM. Joe Jefferson Playhouse (11 S. Carlen St.) Adults/ $20; senior citizens & active military/ $15 students/ $10. Contact: 251-471-1534/ www.jjp.net

Saturday, May 26

FOURTH ANNUAL BACKDRAFT MEMORIAL WEEKEND CAR SHOW Start/End Time: 8:00am, till There will be over 20 classes of cars as well as Motorcycles. Trophies are awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place cars in each class. Speciality awards include: Best of show (original), Best of show (modified), Peoples choice (public vote) and Longest Distance Driven. We are located near Beautiful Dauphin Island and Bellingrath Gardens on the corner of Hwy 193 and Hwy 188 at the Alabama Port Volunteer Fire Department. Registration will be from 8:30am – 12:00 noon. Judging will start at noon. Awards Ceremony will be at 3:30pm. Fees $15 per entry and $10 each additional. Vendor spots are available. Entertainment by Jenny Simms During the Day. We will also have a DJ. For more information contact Glen Perry at (251)767-3304 or William Bosarge at (251)604-5646. www.myspace.com/backdraftmemcarshow.

Do It In the Bush 5K Run and Walk, 8 a.m. Medal of Honor (Cottage Hill) Park. Pre-register at McCoys by noon 24th or online by the 23rd, or day of race until 7:30. End of the year party and club officer elections. Charlie Spencer Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser Event. Contact Port City Pacers at 251-473-7223 for more information.

MBG MARKETPLACE PLANT SALE. Hundreds of plants for the Gulf Coast garden: trees, shrubs, gingers, azaleas, roses, ferns, perennials and more. Knowledgeable sales staff. Benefits Mobile Botanical Gardens. Sat, through June 30, 9 – 11 AM. Mobile Botanical Gardens (5152 Museum Dr.)

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

Monday, May 28

MEMORIAL DAY MUSICAL TRIBUTE. Musicians: Jim Armstrong and Angie Powers; presenter: Kevin Lee. MOJO (Mystic Order of the Jazz Obsessed) 6:30 PM. Gulf City Lodge (601 State St.) Members/ $7; nonmembers/ $10. (includes a jambalaya dinner) Contact: www.msnusers.com/MOJOMOBILE

Thursday, May 31

The fifth Annual SAL (Southern Alabama) Client Recognition Luncheon and Awards Ceremony presented by the Women’s Business Center Inc. will be held Thursday, May 31, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Ashbury Hotel and Suites, 600 West I-65 Service Rd. The keynote speaker will be Patricia Vanderpool of EAP Lifestyle Management. The ceremony will present new business owners to the community. Tickets are $35 per person or $300 for a table of 10. Seating is limited and reservations are required. For more information call 660-2725.

MOBILE PUBLIC LIBRARY: BEN MAY MAIN LIBRARY OPENS

with a Ribbon Cutting and Dedication at 10 AM. Contact: 251-208-7902/ www.mplonline.org

Friday, June 1

DEADLINE: LIMERICK CONTEST. A statewide contest for limericks about Alabama towns for a series of readings around the state. Judge: Sue Walker (Alabama’s Poet Laureate). Mail entries to Tut Riddick, 5 Ashley Dr., Mobile AL 36608. Need a reminder of what a limerick is? Visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limerick_(poetry)

RECEPTION: B.J. RAY FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY. Large format prints on canvas covering a broad spectrum of subjects. 5 – 7 PM. University of South Alabama, Library, Third Floor Gallery. Through Tue, July 31. For library hours: www.southalabama.edu/univlib/info/hours.html. Contact: 251- 460-7021 (Rexann Warren)

FAIRHOPE FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK. Downtown galleries open-and serving refreshments: Christine Linson Gallery, Eastern Shore Art Center, Gulf ArtSpace, Lyons Share Gallery, Morning Light, Nall Studio, Patina, Shorty Cate’s Lifestyle Gallery, Surreal Surfaces and Thomas Hospital Gallery. Free trolley service. 6 – 8 PM. Downtown Fairhope.

Contact: 251-928-2228

Saturday, June 2

TOMMY AGEE SPRING CABARET featuring Dennis “Finger Roll” Nelson, Karmilla Ali, Sergio Davis, Anthony Watson and Apollo Show & Band; BYOB; set-ups available. 8 PM. Mobile Elks Lodge #108 (2671 Dauphin Island Prkwy) Contact: 251-473-1082

THE 1ST ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF PRAISE…BLOCK PARTY IN THE CAMPGROUND Location: 351 N. Ann Street (the corner of Ann Street and Basil Street) Start/End Time: 12:00 PM, 7:00 PM Event Description: New Antioch Christian Fellowship Church @ 351 N. Ann Street presents a BLock Party in the Campground – Musicians and Ministers giving God the Praise. This outdoor event will feature preaching, praise dancers and prizes, gospel and raps groups and games, food and fun. For more information call 251-802-3671.

Springhill Medical Center Grandman Triathlon. The Springhill Medical Center Grandman Triathlon happens on June 2, 2007 in the heart of the beautiful and historic city of Fairhope, Alabama at the Fairhope Municipal Pier. The 1/3 mile swim begins in Mobile Bay on Fairhope beach. The 16.4 bike course will take riders on a scenic loop with rolling hills, finishing with a 3.1 mile run through historic neighborhoods. Join us as a competitor or a volunteer today! For more information, please visit www.thegrandman.com or call Mobile Baykeeper at (251) 433-4229. To benefit Mobile Baykeeper, Camp Rap-A-Hope, and Baldwin County Trailblazers. Contact: For more information, please visit www.thegrandman.com or call Mobile Baykeeper at (251) 433-4229.

PAST TO PRESENT: TRACING YOUR ANCESTORS. Session three. Instructor: Janie Daugherty. 10 – 11 AM. Mobile Public Library, Local History and Genealogy Division (753 Government St.) Contact: 251-208-7093/ www.mplonline.org

Sunday, June 3

BEST OF THE POPS. 100th concert of the Baldwin Pops Band; children’s march with flags; Checkered Tablecloth Award for the most interesting picnic setup. Sunset Series Concerts on the Bluff. 7 PM. Fairhope Henry George Park (Fairhope) In case of rain, same time and place on Mon, Jun 4. Contact: 251-928-3754/ www.gulftel.com

2007 GULF COAST JAZZ CAMP for all ages(part of the Jim Widner Jazz Clinic Series) Musical instruction (beginner to advanced), improvisation and ensemble playing, combo playing, master and jazz theory classes, jam sessions and concerts, specialized classes. Faculty: Jim Widner (artistic director, bass), Tracy Heavner (saxophone, woodwinds), Larry Panella (saxophone, woodwinds), Dave Scott (trumpet), Ken Kehner (piano), Wayne Coniglio (trombone), Clancy Newell (drums), and Greg Gruner (chair of USA’s Department of Music, camp director) Sun – Fri, Jun 3 – 8. Sponsor: USA’s Department of Conference Activities and the USA Music Department. Registration deadline: Wed, May 16.Contact: 251-431-6536/ www.usacontinuinged.com

Monday, June 4

OPENING: ENTRECHAT TROIS. Images of the ballet: paintings by Lauren Woods, photographs by Mehrdad Vaghefi, and costume designs by Winthrop Corey, rendered in watercolors by Lynne Weeks. In honor of the National Dance Education Organization Conference (June 20 – 24) Mobile Arts Council (318 Dauphin St.) Through Sat, June 30. Mon – Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM; Sat, 8 AM – 2 PM. Free. Contact: 251-432-9796/ www.mobilearts.org

SUMMER MUSIC CAMP.The University of Mobile’s Summer Music Camp (for students rising into grades 4 – 12 for the 2007-2008 school year)increases technical proficiency, expands knowledge of music literature, and develops performing skills in a student’s area of choice: voice, guitar, piano, all symphonic instruments, chamber music, and composition; senior campers may also take jazz guitar or audio tech basics (setting up and running a sound system) Requirements: completion of at least one year of disciplined study on an instrument; written recommendation by music teacher. Registration deadline: Thu, May 24. Application fee/ $20; junior camp cost (grades 4 – 7)/ $155; senior camp (grades 8 – 12) Full- and partial-tuition scholarships available by audition (two pieces of contrasting style, demonstration of technical ability and a short interview) Auditions will be held Thu, May 17, beginning at 1 PM, on campus. Contact: 251-442-2420/ www.umobile.edu/smc

CLASS: BALLROOM DANCE.Come downtown and dance as a community; no partner necessary. Instructor: Omar Farid. Tue, 6:45 PM. Alabama Contemporary Dance Studio (9 S. Joachim St.) Single class/ $10. Contact: 251-432-6706/ www.aldance.org

Ongoing Events

A DAY IN POMPEII, Gulf Coast Exploreum (65 Government St.) Through Sun, June 3. Mon – Sat, 9 – 5 PM; Sun, 11 AM – 5 PM. Adults/ $18.25 (+ IMAX/ $22.25); senior citizens (60+) and youth (13 – 18)/ $17.25 (+ IMAX/ $21.25); children (2 – 12)/ $11 (+ IMAX/ $15); groups/ special rates available. Contact: 251-208-6873/ www.exploreum.net

WEEKLY REHEARSAL: GULF COAST GAY MEN’S CHORUS

All men who would like to sing are welcome; no audition required. Conductor: Judson Martin. 7 PM. St. Francis St. United Methodist Church (15 N. Joachim St.) Contact: 251-377-1117 (R.C. Skye)

CATT’S BROWN BAG IN BIENVILLE Lunchtime musical entertainment. Sponsors: Catt’s Sunday Jazz Brunch, the City of Mobile Office of Special Events, WHIL (91.3 FM) Wed, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Bienville Square (downtown Mobile) Free. Contact: 251-470-7730 (Greg Cyprian)

CAPTIVE PASSAGE: THE TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE AND THE MAKING OF THE AMERICAS. The Museum of Mobile (111 S. Royal St.) Through Mon, Sep 3. Mon – Sat, 9 AM – 5 PM; Sun, 1 – 5 PM. Adults/ $5; senior citizens/ $4; students/ $3; children under six/ free; groups and active military/ $1 off admission category. First Sunday of each month/ free.

Contact: 251-208-7569/ museum@cityofmobile.org

CLASSES: MODERN DANCE/ COMPANY CLASS Intermediate level. Sat, 10:30 AM. Alabama Contemporary Dance (9 S. Joachim St.) $10.

Contact: 251-432-6706/ www.aldance.org

SOUTHERN MARKET’S FIRST SATURDAYS ART MARKET

Invited artists present an eclectic mix of quality original artwork in a variety of mediums. Mar – Jun, first Sat, 9 AM – 4 PM. Downtown Mobile – Southwest corner of Government and Royal (across from the Gulf Coast Exploreum and the Museum of Mobile) Free. 251-208-7686

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.

*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, 7:30 – 11:30 AM. Cathedral Square (bounded by Dauphin, Jackson, Conti and Claiborne Streets) Contact: 251-208-7443

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 (5480 Museum Dr.)Contact: 251-208-7443

CELESTIAL. New works by Bertice McPherson, Wayne McNeil and Jerry Childers. The Chesser Gallery (306 Dauphin St.) Through Thu, May 31. Tue – Thu, 11 AM – 4 PM; Sat, 11 AM – 2 PM; by appointment. Free. Contact: 251-591-7877/ www.chesserartgallery.org

MOBILE ART ASSOCIATION SPRING SHOW. Mobile Public Library, West Regional Branch (5555 Grelot Rd.) Through Fri, Jun 15. Mon – Thu, 9 AM – 9 PM; Fri & Sat, 9 AM – 6 PM. Contact: 251-340-8549

DESIGN IN NATURE AND OUR SURROUNDINGS: TWO ARTISTIC PERSPECTIVES photographs by Jeannine Griffin (Mobile photographer) and John Strange (professor of Behavioral Studies and Education Technology, College of Education, University of South Alabama) University of South Alabama, Library, first floor gallery. Through Fri, Jul 27. For Library hours: http://www.southalabama.edu/univlib/info/hours.html. Contact: 251- 460-7021 (Rexann Warren)

ART AND FLOWERS. Paintings by area artists interpreted in flower arrangements by local professional and amateur designers. Continuing exhibition: Amazing Grace, works by Stephanie Morris and Winthrop Corey. Eastern Shore Art Center (410 Oak St.) Through May 31; Amazing Grace through May 26. Mon – Fri, 10 AM – 4 PM; Sat, 10 AM – 2 PM. Free. Contact: 251-928-2228/ www.easternshoreartcenter.com

THE LITTLE HOUSE: A PRESERVATION TALE. Art by Dawn Davis’ students from Old Shell Road School of Creative and Performing Arts, in observance of Preservation Month; inspired in part by Virginia Lee Burton’s classic picture book The Little House. Sponsor: Mobile Historic Development Commission. Mobile Arts Council (318 Dauphin St.) Through Thu, May 31. Mon – Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM; Sat, 8 AM – 2 PM. Free. Contact: 251-432-9796/ www.mobilearts.org

PASTELS: SUBTLE COLORS REFLECT THE SOFTER SIDE OF LIFE

Work of 50 local and regional artists in all media and styles. Cathedral Square Gallery (260 Dauphin St.) Through Thu, May 31 Mon – Sat, 10 AM – 4 PM. Free. Contact: 251-694-0278/lhall699@aol.com (Linda Hall Tenhundfeld)

GREEN SPACE: ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS IN CONTEMPORARY ART Space 301 Off Centre (6 S. Joachim St.) Through Sun, June 24. Wed – Sat, 10 – 5 PM; Sun, noon – 5 PM. Centre for the Living Arts members/free; nonmembers/ $5. Contact: 251-208-5671/ www.space301.com

CONNECTIONS: INTERNATIONAL TURNING EXCHANGE RETROSPECTIVE, 1995-2005. Mobile Museum of Art (4850 Museum Dr.) Through Sun, Jun 17. 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

TRANSFORMING VISION: THE WOOD SCULPTURE OF WILLIAM HUNTER, 1995 – 2005 Mobile Museum of Art (4850 Museum Dr.) Through Sun, Jun 17. 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

INEXPECTATION: PAINTINGS OF MARK DAVIS Mobile Museum of Art (4850 Museum Dr.) Through Sun, June 10. 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

DESIGN IN NATURE AND OUR SURROUNDINGS: TWO ARTISTIC PERSPECTIVES photographs by Jeannine Griffin (Mobile photographer) and John Strange (professor of Behavioral Studies and Education Technology, College of Education, University of South Alabama) University of South Alabama, Library, first floor gallery. Through Fri, Jul 27. For Library hours: http://www.southalabama.edu/univlib/info/hours.html. Contact: 251- 460-7021 (Rexann Warren)

MOBILE ART ASSOCIATION SPRING SHOW Mobile Public Library, West Regional Branch (5555 Grelot Rd.) Through Fri, Jun 15. Mon – Thu, 9 AM – 9 PM; Fri & Sat, 9 AM – 6 PM. Contact: 251-340-8549

Bring in a donation of 8 lbs or more of dog or cat food to Vision’s and get a free cocktail or beer. Through May 31.

MOBILE YOUTH SOCCER TEAM TRYOUTS. Alabama’s Premiere Futbol Club is having try-outs for U12 & under June 4th and 5th. U19 & under June 7th and 8th. Medal of Honor Park soccer fields (aka Cottage Hill Park) @ 5 p.m.- 7 p.m. Come be a part of Mobile’s newest soccer club. Qualified coaches needed. Come be a part of Mobile’s newest soccer club. Full gear and ball is needed. Refundable $5 try-out fee. Contact 251-366-5766.

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