Gulf Shores/Orange Beach calendar from The Islander

Posted 4/27/11

PLEASURE ISLAND KNIT

& CROCHET GROUP AT BEACH CITE

DATE:  Tuesday, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2011 

TIME:  5:30 p.m.

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Gulf Shores/Orange Beach calendar from The Islander

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PLEASURE ISLAND KNIT

& CROCHET GROUP AT BEACH CITE

DATE:  Tuesday, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2011 

TIME:  5:30 p.m.

Do you like to knit or crochet or would like to learn? Bring your yarn and needles or hook, or bring a project in progress, discuss techniques, share patterns and ideas!  Bring a friend!

LOCATION:  Beach CITE Studios, Inc. at SanRoc Cay, 27267 Perdido Beach Blvd. Suite 202, Orange Beach.

PHONE: 251-269-2127

www.beachcitestudios.org

ORANGE BEACH LIBRARY’S FAMILY

MOVIE NIGHT

DATE/TIME: May 5, 6 p.m.

LOCATION: Orange Beach Library on Canal Road. First offering of the season is “how to Train Your Dragon.”

COST: Family Movie Night is free and open to the public and popcorn is provided. Bring drinks.

PHONE: 251-9812923

JIM ST. JAMES AT BEACH CITE STUDIOS

DATE/TIME: May 6

LOCATION: The Listening Room at Beach CITE Studios. Talented singer-songwriters Jim St. James and special guest Vick Sal who will play in our state-of-the-art Listening Room. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. This dynamic duo will be playing using a combination of both of their amazing original styles.

COST: Free, donations accepted

PHONE: 251-981-1989

5th ANNUAL DERBY PARTY

DATE: May 7, 2011

TIME: 2-6 p.m.

The Mardi Gras Krewe, Treasures of the Isle is sponsoring the 5th Annual Derby Party as a fundraiser with portions of proceeds going to BARC and The Ala.G.C. Zoo! The Derby Party features jackpots on afternoon Kentucky Derby Day races. Great food, many big screen TV's, Happy Hour Cash Bar, Silent Auction, Men and Women's Hat Contest and Door Prizes!

LOCATION:  Live Bait 2, Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach

COST:  $20.

www.treasuresoftheisle.com

THE ROAD TO THE

HANGOUT SERIES

DATE/TIME: May 7, 7 p.m.

LOCATION: The Hangout in Gulf Shores. Saints of Valory and Megan McCormick

COST: Free to the public

PHONE: 251-948-3030

WEBSITE: thehangoutal.com

SECOND ANNUAL

PERDIDO WINE

AND ART FESTIVAL

DATE/TIME: May 7, 1-6 p.m.

LOCATION: THE Villagio, 13700 Perdido Key Drive. Enjoy sampling wine in your very own keepsake glass along with food, fun and live entertainment from the Skyliners. Purchases can be made.

COST: $20 wristband includes wine sampling, food and commorative glass

PHONE: 850-492-4660

HANGOUT’S THIRD

BIRTHDAY PARTY

DATE/TIME: May 7, all day

LOCATION: The Hangout  will have free cake, birthday-themed games and a piñata. Special activities are planned all day and night!

PHONE: 251-948-3030

WEBSITE: thehangoutal.com

THE 39th ANNUAL FOLEY ART IN THE PARK

DATE:  May 7-8, 2011

LOCATION:  John B. Foley Park, 196 North McKenzie St., Foley

TIME:  9 a.m.-5 p.m. Celebrate Mother's Day at Art in the Park, a juried fine arts show with more than 125 artists from across the Southeast. Paintings in all mediums, photography, pottery, glass works, jewelry, & crafts, will be on display. Artists and craftsmen compete for awards to be determined by an independent panel of judges on Saturday evening at the Foley Art Center.

COST:  Free to public.

PHONE:  251-943-4381

HOT GLASS/COLD DRINKS

DATE/TIME: May 13, 6:30 p.m.

LOCATION: 26389 Canal Road, Orange Beach. Watch live glass blowing demos by Joe Hobbs and Sam Cornman

For a $20 donation you will receive a hand-blown drinking glass and the beverages of your choice (nonalcoholic, wine, beer)

PHONE: 251 981-ARTS (2787)

EMAIL: helpdesk@orangebeachartcenter.com

WEBSITE: www.orangebeachartcenter.com

CHICAGO STREET FARMERS MARKET

DATE/TIME: May 13, 4 p.m.

LOCATION: Heritage Park, downtown Foley Music and a Movie and the Chicago Street Farmers Market will kick off May 13 in downtown Foley’s Heritage Park. Farmers sell fresh produce from their trucks and a local market offering fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, honey, seafood, eggs and more will be available.

COST: Free to the public

PHONE: Linda Hula at 251- 943-1300

ORANGE BEACH

WINE FESTIVAL

DATE:  May 14, 2011 

TIME:  11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sample dozens of varietals from regions around the world.  Hors d’oeuvres provided by Cobalt Dining, The Sunset Corkroom and Cosmos’ Restaurant and Bar. Waves of Wine will be displaying classic and luxury cars from the area. Musical entertainment will be provided throughout the day with three local bands to accentuate the experience. Outcast Charters will be escorting you on a trip around the bay, make sure you enjoy a ride on the hourly wine cruises departing from the marina at Caribe Resort.

LOCATION:  Caribe The Resort, 28103 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach.

COST:  $45 plus tax. Your ticket buys your drinks, live music, car show entry and boat ride.

PHONE:  888-607-7020

www.orangebeachwinefestival.com

BOATING AND SAFETY COURSE

DATE/TIME: May 14, 7:45 a.m.-4 p.m.

LOCATION: Orange Beach Recreation Center. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will teach the course. Class size limited to 25 people.

COST: $35 per person or $45 for two family members using same book. Cost includes course book, handouts, coffee, donuts and lunch later in the day.

PHONE: 251-955-1443

THE ROAD TO

THE HANGOUT SERIES

DATE/TIME: May 14, 7 p.m.

LOCATION: The Hangout in Gulf Shores. Grayson Capps and The Stumpknockers

COST: Free to the public

PHONE: 251-948-3030

WEBSITE: thehangoutal.com

THE BEACH BOYS AT

THE WHARF

DATE/TIME: May 14, 7 p.m.

LOCATION: The Wharf Amphitheater with special guest Sha Na Na

COST: $45 for 100 level, $35 for 200 level, $25 for lower 300 level, $15 for upper 300 level

PHONE: 251-224-1021

WEBSITE: www.amphitheateratthewharf.com

THE HANGOUT BEACH, MUSIC AND ARTS

FESTIVAL

DATE/TIME: May 20-22

LOCATION: The Hangout,

Gulf Shores Public Beach,

Daily from Noon to 11:00 p.m.

More than 60 bands

performing on five

stages. Click

on the Schedule button to find

which day your favorite artists

are performing at this year's

Hangout Festival!

COST: Three-day pass $174

WEBSITE: www.hangoutmusicfest.

com

KENNY CHESNEY AT THE WHARF WITH SPECIAL GUESTS:  BILLY CURRINGTON AND UNCLE KRACKER

DATE:  May 21, 2011

TIME:  7 p.m.

Since 1993, Chesney has recorded thirteen albums, eleven of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than thirty Top Ten singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, sixteen of which reached Number One. In addition, Chesney has received six ACM (including four consecutive Entertainer of the Year Awards), as well as six CMA awards.

LOCATION:  The Amphitheater at The Wharf, 23325 Amphitheater Dr., Orange Beach

COST:  Go to our website for prices.

www.amphitheateratthewharf.com

TIE A YELLOW RIBBON

DATE: May 21, 2011

TIME: 5-8 p.m.

LIVE & SILENT AUCTION.  In celebration of Armed Forces Day, the South Baldwin Republican Women will sponsor a Live and Silent Auction with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the families of the Alabama Army National Guard's, 1165th Military Police Company, recently deployed to Afghanistan.

LOCATION:  The Spirit Center, 915 North Pine St., Foley, 2 blocks west of Hwy 59 between Section & Fig Avenues.

LYNYRD SKYNYRD

AND ZZ TOP

DATE/TIME: May 29, 8 p.m.

LOCATION: The Wharf Amphitheater

COST: $70.50, $42.50, or $25.50 or $15 for upper 300 level

PHONE: 251-224-1021

WEBSITE: www.amphitheateratthewharf.com

SEVENTH ANNUAL LULU PALOOZA 2011

DATE/TIME: May 30, all day

LOCATION: 200 E. 25th Ave., Gulf Shores. Music starts early inside the restaurant with Coconut Radio.  Later in the afternoon on our main stage on the beach will be performances from Grayson Capps & the Stumpknockers, Ilo Ferreira, and The Radiators.

COST: Free admission.

PHONE: 251-967-5858

WEBSITE: www.lulusathomeport.com

2011 YOUTH SUMMER

CAMP AT THE

BODENHAMMER CENTER

DATE:  May 31- Aug. 5, 2011 

TIME:  9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Youth Summer Camp is a 9-week summer adventure.  Camp fees include all field trips and extended care. Ages 5 to 11.

LOCATION:  Bodenhamer Recreation Center, 310 W. 19th Ave., Gulf Shores

COST: Registration fee is $25 per child.  Camp fee is $565 per child for full members and $745 per child for nonmembers.

PHONE: 251-968-4420

www.gulfshoresal.gov/parksandrec/index.html

CAMP SUNSHINE SUMMER PROGRAM

DATE:  May 31-Aug. 7, 2011 

TIME:  7 a.m.-6 p.m.

The program runs weekdays during the summer and is for kids going into K-6th grades.  It’s open to year round Orange Beach residents only (proof of residency required).

It includes indoor & outdoor games, arts & crafts, movies, music, swimming, field trips, and special events. Activities are conducted by full time and/or summer staff.

COST: Registration fee is $35 for each child and is due at registration, plus 1st week payment of $60 for the first child and $55.00 for each additional child.

LOCATION:  Orange Beach Recreational Center, 4849 Wilson Blvd., Orange Beach

PHONE:  251-974-2336

www.obparksandrec.com

Ongoing

MEMBER ARTIST NEW WORKS

DATE/TIME: Through July 18

LOCATION: Orange Beach Art Center: Member artists rotate their works quarterly.

PHONE: 251-981-2787

WEBSITE: orangebeachartscenter.com

SPRING BIRD BANDING SESSION 2011

DATE/TIMES: Saturday through April 14, 7 a.m.-noon

LOCATION: Fort Morgan, 51 Alabama 180 W., Gulf Shores, the Alabama Gulf Coast is a critical stopover point as migratory birds return from Central and South America. Banding hours are from before dawn to mid-afternoon, depending on the flow of birds. Bring a lawn chair, binoculars and inquisitive mind but leave the pets at home.

COSTS: Admission to Fort: $5 adults, $3 children 6-12, free to younger children. Banding is free.

PHONE: 205-681-2888

WEBSITE: www.hummingbirdsplus.org

ART CLASSES: The  Orange Beach Art Center at  26389 Canal Rd., Orange Beach offers a variety of art classes in a variety of mediums from pastels to water colors to oils to glass-blowing and crafts. For more information on the center’s offerings, call 251-981-ARTS (2787) or visit www.orangebeachartcenter.com

ANNUAL GALILEAN BEACH WORSHIP SERVICE

DATE:  May 8-Sept. 4, 2011 

TIME:  7:30- 8:30 a.m.

Celebrate your spiritual beliefs during the season of Galilean Beach Worship Service, which kicks off on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8th and runs through Labor Day weekend Sunday, Sept. 4. Conducted by the Foley United Methodist Church (FUMC).  Remember to dress casual, and bring your lawn chairs or blankets to the beach near the Gulf State Park Pavilion in Gulf Shores.

LOCATION:  Gulf State Park Pavilion, 22250 East Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores

PHONE: 251-943-9343

www.foleyumc.org