Calendar of Events

Thursday, July 5

*CLASS: SALSA. * No partner necessary. Instructor: Omar Farid. Thu, 7 PM (with additional practice available, 8 – 10 PM) Martini’s (250 Dauphin St.) Single class/ $10. Contact: 251-432-6706/ www.aldance.org

Friday, July 6

RECEPTION: JENNIFER BIRGE

July’s featured artist. Fairhope Street Artists Gallery (32 S. Section St., Fairhope, above Page and Palette)Contact: 251-929-0883/ www.fairhopestreetartists.com

OPENING: VEGAS UNDER THE SNOW comedy by Gilles Dryak, translated and directed by William Hatten. Joe Jefferson Players. 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

*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, July 7

*WORKSHOP: PAINTING WITH WAX *- AN EXPLORATION IN ENCAUSTIC

An introduction through painting and print making techniques. Instructor: Cindy Huff. Fri & Sat, 9 AM – 4 PM. Eastern Shore Art Center (401 Oak St., Fairhope) members/$225; nonmembers/$250. Contact: 251-928-2228/ www.easternshoreartcenter.com

MEETING: GULF COAST CHAPTER OF ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA Motivational speaker Xavior Bishop (mayor of Moss Point, former columnist with the Mississippi Press); lunch; business meeting. First time visitors are welcome as guests. 10:45 AM. Fire Mountain Restaurant, banquet room (4439 Rangeline Rd., Tillman’s Corner) Contact: 251-929-0847/ www.gccrwa.com

Sunday, July 8

AUDITIONS: DRACULA & ME

an original comedy based on Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Commedia del Arte. Role of “Lucy” and understudies for “Mina” and “Van Helsing” on Jun 17; additional auditions (call for available roles) on Jun 24, Jul 1 and Jul 8; special arrangements possible. Performance: Sun, Oct 7. 3 – 5 PM. University of South Alabama, Humanities Building, Auditorium. Contact: 251-510-0654/ Commedia_del_Arte_Mobile@yahoo.com (Shari Prestwood)

SECOND SUNDAY AT THE SPACE

Noon – 2 PM: For the Young at Art; activities for children with Zach DePolo and April Hopkins; both artists will be available to discuss their work on display – wheel-thrown pottery and handbuilt figurative sculptures. Space 301 Off Centre (6 S. Joachim St.) Free.Contact: 251-208-5671/ www.space301.com

Monday, July 9

GALLERY TALK: SPANISH IMMERSION PROJECT

discussion by Nancy Raia of a three-day session for children at the ESAC; demonstration by Joann Ratcliff, a folklore dancer from Costa Rica, and partner John Norris. Noon. Eastern Shore Art Center (401 Oak St., Fairhope) Free.

Contact: 251-928-2228/ www.easternshoreartcenter.com

Tuesday, July 10

*LECTURE/ BOOKSIGNING: * JOSHILYN JACKSON author of Gods in Alabama and Between, Georgia. 6:30 PM. Foley Public Library (319 E. Laurel Avenue) Free, but tickets must be picked up at any Baldwin County library.Contact: www.foleylibrary.org

Friday, July 13

RECEPTION. CSG artists in residence celebrate Mobile’s past, present and future by honoring the Battle House Hotel, the RSA Tower, and the Renaissance Riverview Plaza; entertainment; wine tasting; hors d’oeuvres. 5:30 – 8:30 PM. Cathedral Square Gallery (260 Dauphin St.) Free.Contact: 251-694-0278.

LODA ARTWALK Exhibitions and entertainment in a variety of downtown galleries and other venues on the second Friday of each month (except April and October) Sponsor: Main Street Mobile. 6 – 9 PM. Cathedral Square Arts District. Contact: 251-208-7443

Saturday, July 14

HIGH SUMMER IN SPLINTER BOG An inside look at one of North America’s most beautiful and diverse landscapes; expect a two-mile walk through dry hills, wet bogs. Hosts: Bill Finch, Fred Nation, and Mary Austell. 8 AM. Splinter Hill Bog Preserve (leave by van from Mobile Botanical Gardens, 5151 Museum Dr.) Members/ $20; nonmembers/ $25. 251-342-0555/ www.mobilebotanicalgardens.org

Sunday, July 15

*FILM: PILLOW TALK. * (1959) romantic comedy starring Doris Day and Rock Hudson; 105 minutes; not rated. Classic Film Series. 3 PM. Saenger Theater (6 S. Joachim St.) Adults/ $6; senior citizens & children (12 and under)/ $3.

DENNIS “FINGER ROLL” NELSON AND FRED WESLEY 7 p.m.. Gulf City Lodge (601 State St.) $15. Contact: 251-476-5951/ 661-373-3103.

*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

*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

*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)

BATIK by Jean Schulman; works painted on antique linens, cotton, marbleized paper, and raw silk using dyes obtained exclusively from colored clays. University of South Alabama Library, Third Floor Gallery. Through Tue, Jul 31. For library hours: http://www.southalabama.edu/univlib/info/hours.html. Contact: 251-460-7021 (Rexann Warren)

*B.J. RAY FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY. * Large format prints on canvas covering a broad spectrum of subjects by an artist described as “photographer & surrealistic digital painter.” 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)

FORGOTTEN STORIES Exhibition highlighting the social and political landscape of Mobile in 1863; includes the role of Mobile in the Civil War, contributions to the war effort and effect of the War on residents. Museum of Mobile (111 S. Royal St.) Through Sun, Aug 5. 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: 251-208-7659/ museumevents@cityofmobile.org/www.museumofmobile.com

*The Women’s Business Center Inc. * and the Business Innovation Center will host Build a Business Series of classes to give your business a firm foundation to grow. This series of classes cover important aspects of starting a business. All classes will be held on Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Business Innovation Center, 1301 Azalea Rd. Advance reservations are required. For more information call 660-2725. Tuesday, July 10 – Marketing & Sales Tuesday, July 17 – Raising Capital

BODY OF ART Annual juried exhibition by members of the University of South Alabama student photography association. The Blind Mule (57 N. Claiborne St.) Contact: 251-694-6853 (MULE)

MIS DOS MUNDOS/ MY TWO WORLDS works by children in Daphne Elementary East ESL classes, as well as other Spanish-speaking children, who participated in a three-day intensive Spanish Immersion Project. Eastern Shore Art Center (401 Oak St., Fairhope) Through Tue, Jul 31. Mon – Fri, 10 AM – 4 PM; Sat, 1 AM – 2 PM. Free. Contact: 251-928-2228/ www.easternshoreartcenter.com

LATINO AMERICAN ARTISTS AND FRIENDS Participating artists include Alan Arguello, Gonzalo Lopez Davila, Angie Gonzalez, Ana Maria Stack Harrison, Maria Papp, Lucia Ray, Silvia Lessa Skultety, Julio Turrens with Casey Downing, Fred Marchman and Maria Payne. Eastern Shore Art Center (401 Oak St., Fairhope) Through Tue, Jul 31. Mon – Fri, 10 AM – 4 PM; Sat, 1 AM – 2 PM. Free.

Contact: 251-928-2228/ www.easternshoreartcenter.com

VEGAS UNDER THE SNOW comedy by Gilles Dryak, translated and directed by William Hatten. Joe Jefferson Players. 8 PM. Joe Jefferson Playhouse (11 S. Carlen St.) Adults/ $20; senior citizens & active military/ $15; students/ $10. Opens July 6. Check site for further dates/times. Contact: 251-471-1534/ www.jjp.net

CRYSTALLINE DREAMS The Elice Haverty and Dr. Rhodes Haverty Collection of International Contemporary Glass. Mobile Museum of Art (4850 Museum Dr.) Through Sun, 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.com

SUMMER STORY TIME with Sandy Sanchez – for elementary school age children. Through Aug 7. Tue, 10 AM; Thu, 2 PM. Page & Palette (32 S. Section St., Fairhope) Free.

Contact: 251-928-5295/ www.pageandpalette.com

Kids Day in Bienville Square and Langan Park. Kids Day in Bienville Square- Every Thursday, June 7- July 12, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00p.m. Kids Day In Langan Park- Saturday July 21 & 28, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Free and fun activities for kids such as face painting, clowns, hands on art, petting zoo, entertainment and much m

SHARED EXPRESSIONS An exhibition featuring several community arts organizations (Azalea City Quilters Guild, Azalea Woodturners, Camera South, Clay Artists, Mobile Art Association, Mobile Watercolor and Graphic Arts Society, Mobile Arts Council, Shibui Chapter, Sumi-é Society of America and Bay Area Art Educators Association) Mobile Museum of Art (4850 Museum Dr.) Through Sun, 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.com

AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS OF ALABAMA Mobile Museum of Art (4850 Museum Dr.) Through Sun, Sep 23. 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

AUDITIONS: MOBILE SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA for strings, woodwind, brass, and percussion players for the 2007-2008 season. Larkins Music Center (257 Dauphin St.) Through August 20. Contact: 251-432-2064/ sarah@mobilesymphony.org (Sarah Wright, Education Director)

WEEKS BAY PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST WINNERS Work by amateur photographers in three categories (Flora, Fauna and Open Habitat) in two divisions (Junior and Adult); contest hosted by the Weeks Bay Foundation. Eastern Shore Art Center (401 Oak St., Fairhope) Through Tue, Jul 31. Mon – Fri, 10 AM – 4 PM; Sat, 1 AM – 2 PM. Free. Contact: 251-928-2228/ www.easternshoreartcenter.com

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