MOBILE CELEBRATES MARDI GRAS When: Now through March 4 Where: Downtown Mobile Mobile is not only recognized as celebrating the first-known American Mardi Gras celebration in 1703, but also as home to the "America's Family Mardi Gras," delighting both young and old from around town and across the nation. This magnificent celebration lasts for over two-and-a -half weeks and culminates on Fat Tuesday, the day before Lent. For weeks, the streets of downtown Mobile are filled with the sights and sounds of live marching bands, brilliant-colored floats and of course teeming crowds of parade-goers. The floats are glowing spectacles manned by masked riders festooned in satin and sequins, and armed with crowd-pleasing "throws" such as beads, moon pies, doubloons and candy. Click Here to view the 2014 Mardi Gras Parade schedule and parade routes. CITY OF SEMMES FOOD DRIVE When: Now through February 28 Where: Semmes City Hall, City of Semmes Public Works, Semmes Library, Century Bank and Semmes Fire Station #1 The City of Semmes is hosting a canned and non-perishable food drive benefiting the Bay Area Food Bank throughout the month of February. Monetary donations will also be accepted and can be dropped off at Semmes City Hall located at 7875 Moffett Road Unit F (adjacent to Century Bank). For more information contact the City of Semmes at 649-8811. FLIGHT OF THE BUTTERFLIES AT EXPLOREUM IMAX THEATER When: Now through April 12 Where: Gulf Coast Exploreum, 65 Government Street, Downtown Mobile The iconic monarch butterfly is a true marvel of nature. Weighing less than a penny, it makes one of the longest migrations on earth across a continent, with pinpoint navigational accuracy, to a secluded place it has never been. Follow the monarchs' perilous and extraordinary journey and join hundreds of millions of real butterflies in the remote mountain peaks of Mexico. For the first time ever, witness the transformation from caterpillar to butterfly, inside a chrysalis, thanks to advanced MRI and micro CT scans. Be captivated by the true and compelling story of an intrepid scientist's 40-year search to find their secret hideaway, with the help of citizen scientists across North America. For more information contact the Exploreum at 208-6873 or Click Here to view their website. WINTER WEDNESDAYS AT BELLINGRATH GARDENS
When: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Now through February 26 Where: Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore Visit Bellingrath on Wednesdays in February for special programs. Topics will focus on Bellingrath Gardens and Home, gardening, local history and nature.
Cost: Adults $12.50; Children 5 through 12 $7; additional charges for Home Tour and River Cruise. For more information contact Bellingrath Gardens and Home at 973-2217 or Click Here. THURSDAYS AT THE MOBILE MUSEUM OF ART When: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. All Thursdays Where: Mobile Museum of Art, 4850 Museum Drive, Mobile The Museum of Art is offering FREE admission and access to all galleries and special programs on Thursdays. Current exhibitions include Masterworks from the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. For more information call 208-5200 or Click Here to view the Mobile Museum of Art website.
GOVERNMENT STREET FORUM
When: 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, Now through April 17 Where: Government Street Presbyterian Church, 200 Government Street, Downtown Mobile (Parking available in the Jackson Street lot)
The Government Street Forum is a speaker luncheon hosted by Government Street Presbyterian Church.
February 13: Roberta Swann, Director, Mobile Bay National Estuary Program February 20: Scott Posey, Director of Communications, Thyssenkrupp Steel USA February 27: Penny Dendy, Community Convenor, who will discuss civic engagement and environmental concerns expressed in community conversations in Alabama, Florida and Cuba. March 6: Sandy Stimpson, Mayor of Mobile March 13: Rene Culler, Assistant Professor and Glass Program Coordinator, University of South Alabama
Cost: $7 if you would like to purchase lunch. There is not a cost to attend the forum.
BIGGEST LOSER RUN/WALK MOBILE When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, February 9Where: Across from the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, Downtown Mobile The Biggest Loser RunWalk Mobile Half Marathon/5k/kids one-mile Fun Run (for ages 4 to 12) is a race for all fitness levels. Each registered participant and finisher will receive the following: The Biggest Loser Finisher's Medal; commemorative technical t-shirt; drawstring backpack; chip-timed race for runners and those tracking personal goals; free downloadable race photos; award divisions for runners and walkers; celebrity appearances; hydration stations with water/sports drinks along the course and food at the finish line; entertainment by Billboard chart-topping artist; former Biggest Loser season 5 contestant, Dan Evans. Cost: From $10 to $75 depending on race and time of registration. No race day registration.
For more information contact Anthony Perez at 815-464-1265 or Click Here to view the events website.
LODA ARTWALK
When: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, February 14
Where: Cathedral Arts District, Downtown Mobile
Second Fridays in downtown have become quite a popular time and place to be! With the LoDa ArtWalk in its 8th year, the event seems to be getting better each month. Join downtown art galleries, institutions, studios and unique shops as they open their doors and welcome you inside to see beautiful artwork, sample delicious foods and hear the sounds of the LoDa Artwalk. For more information Click Here or contact the City of Mobile Neighborhood and Community Services at 208-1553. PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK "CINDERELLA"AUDITIONS When: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, February 24 and Wednesday, February 26 Where: Playhouse in the Park, 4851 Museum Drive, Mobile The Playhouse-in-the-Park is proud to present an enchanting new musical fantasy based on the traditional fairy tale favorite. A cast of youth singers, dancers, and actors, along with exquisite scenery, costumes, and special effects, will make this an exciting event! Join Cinderella as she finds her way to the heart of Prince Charming and learns about life and true love along the way. Auditions are open for ages 5 through mid 20's, and those auditioning should be prepared to sing a 30-second song of their choice. Public performances will be 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17 and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, May 4, 11, and 18. For more information contact 602-0630 or Click Here. TOMATOPALOOZA AT MOBILE BOTANICAL GARDENS When: Order Now for pickup 1 p.m. Saturday, March 1 Where: Mobile Botanical Gardens, Mobile For the third year the Mobile Botanical Gardens are offering over 30 varieties of tomatoes to choose from, but quantities are limited. Here's how it works: Click Here to order your plants. Pay online. Pick up your plants. Gardens members get 30% off. For more information contact the Mobile Botanical Gardens at 342-0555 or Click Here to visit their website. CITY OF MOBILE DISTRICT 5 COMMUNITY MEETING When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 Where: E.R. Dickson Elementary, 4645 Bit and Spur Road, Mobile Join Councilman Joel Daves and invited guests Mayor Sandy Stimpson, Interim Fire Chief Randy Smith, Police Chief James Barber and other city officials for this District 5 Community Meeting. For more information contact the City of Mobile Council office at 208-7441. SAVE THE DATE: SEMMES HERITAGE DAY When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5 Where: Semmes Heritage Park, 3871 Wulff Road, Semmes This event, sponsored by Alumni and Friends of Semmes School, Inc., will feature music and entertainment, arts and crafts displays, food, demonstrations from the early 1900's, family fun, appearances by the Camellia Maids and a hat contest for both men and women. Sure to be a fun and educational trip back to the early 1900's for the whole family! Free admission.
For more information contact Jeanette Byrd 649-1647. For more information on City of Mobile events Click Here. |