Swift–Coles House

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays. Last tour starts at 3 p.m.

$5

Intersection of county roads 49 and 10

For more, email helenhunderwood@yahoo.com.

Since the Swift–Coles House was opened in the spring of 2009 as Baldwin

County’s premier historic home, over 5,000 guests have visited the house

from 44 states and eight foreign countries.

Legion Jams

7 p.m. Fridays

Free

American Legion Post 199, 700 S. Mobile St., Fairhope

For more, call 928-9132 or visit AmericanLegion199.com

Bring your guitar and join the fun—or just bring your friends for

some great entertainment.

Lincoln Exhibit

10 a.m., dates below for lectures through Feb. 23

Free

Daphne Public Library

For more, call 621-2818 or email librarydirector@daphneal.com.

¨ Tuesday, Jan. 24—Dr. Donald DeVore, Associate Professor, University

of South Alabama

Slavery

¨ Monday, Jan. 30—Dr. O. Lawrence Burnette, Retired Professor,

University of West

Florida The Civil War as a Constitutional Crisis

¨ Tuesday, Feb. 7—Dr. Jim Morris, Professor Emeritus, Christopher

Newport University

Strategies, Tactics & Leadership of the Civil War

¨ Friday, Feb. 17—Dr. Henry M. McKiven, Jr., Associate Professor,

University of South

Alabama Civil War Letters in Greene Co, AL

¨ Thursday, Feb. 23—Dr. Bertis English, Associate Professor, Alabama

State University

Race, Economics, and Education in the South, 1881

‘Big’ Yard & Craft Sale

7 a.m.-noon Jan. 21

Free

Orange Beach Community Center, 27235 Canal Road

For more, contact Jeanne at 981-1524.

Locals and visitors will have the opportunity to browse one of the largest

combined yard sales on the island, all inside the warm Community Center.

Over 25 individual booths selling all types of items. All proceeds raised

by the City of Orange Beach Relay Team benefit the American Cancer

Society.

Children of the World Chinese New Year Parade

10:30 a.m. Jan. 21

Free

Downtown Fairhope

For more, call 990-3550 or visit childrenoftheworld.com.

Children adopted from countries around the world will mark the year of the

dragon as they parade in their decorated floats, wagons and strollers,

dressed in costumes of their birth country. Children of the World is a

501(c)3 adoption and relief agency based in Fairhope.

72 Annual Camellia Show

2 p.m.-7 p.m. Jan. 21 and noon-4 p.m. Jan. 22

Colonial Bel Air Mall

For more, call 988-1405.

Thousands of bloom will

be on display and camellia plants will be availabe. Experts will be present

to answer camellia gardening questions. Blooms can be entered from 7-11

a.m. on Saturday.

New Exhibits at History Museum of Mobile Highlights Innovative Spirit

Begins Jan. 22 through April

History Museum of Mobile, located at 111 S. Royal St. in downtown Mobile

For more, call 208-7246 or email scotty.kirkland@cityofmobile.org.

First exhibition of the New Year: Contraptions, Gizmos, Gadgets, Whatsits,

Widgets, Doodads, Thingamajigs, & So Much More, explores the social

effects of the American Industrial Revolution and illuminates the spirit

of innovation and ingenuity that persists during today’s hard financial

times. And The Curious World of Patent Models, on loan from the Rothschild

Family through April,” Alsobrook added. The patent models exhibit, which

was organized by Smith Kraemer, includes fifty one-of-a-kind models of

inventions that received U.S. Patents.The History Museum of Mobile

documents the 300-year history of Mobile and the surrounding region. The

museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00p.m. and Sunday from

1:00-5:00 p.m. Admission to the museum is $5.00 for adults, $4.00 for

senior citizens, and $3.00 for students.

2012 Gulf Coast Half Marathon Series

7 a.m. Jan. 22

Begins and ends at Lulu's at Homeport Marina, Gulf Shores

Fore more, call 850-325-0131, email guess.adam@gmail.com or visit

gulfcoasteventgroup.com.

Come join in the fun! New 1/2 marathon race taking place at Lulu's!

Alabama Gulf Coast Bridal Expo

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 22

$10 at the door and $7.50 in advanced purchase online

Conference Center at The Wharf

For more, visit belleraebridal.com/bridalexpo.htm.

The first annual Alabama Gulf Coast Bridal Expo is hosted by Belle Rae

Bridal Guide, with corporate sponsor Gulf Coast Wedding Rentals. A

full beach wedding will be given away along with individual prizes

from every vendors. A fashion show will showcase some of the hottest

trends for beach weddings provided by local boutiques. Entertainment

will also be provided by local artists.

Andy Andrews lecture

Jan. 23

$5

Page & Palette, Fairhope

"Called the modern day version of Thomas Paine's Common Sense, Andy

Andrew's How Do You Kill 11 Million People? is a powerful reminder that

America's fate & destiny truly does lie in the hands of its people. The

book is a wake-up call & a challenge for Americans to take back what was

once theirs."

City Scape Skyline Painting

11 a.m. Jan. 24

$15

Third Floor Terrace, Centre for the Living Arts, 250 Conti St., Mobile

For more, email centreforthelivingarts@cityofmobile.org.

Create beautiful paintings that explore downtown Mobile's historic skyline

in this moderated, one day session. Please bring necessary supplies.

Easels provided if needed.

City Scape Skyline Painting at night

6 p.m. Jan. 24

$15

Third Floor Terrace, Centre for the Living Arts, 250 Conti St., Mobile

For more, email centreforthelivingarts@cityofmobile.org.

Create beautiful paintings that explore downtown Mobile's historic skyline

in this moderated, one day session. Please bring necessary supplies.

Easels provided if needed.

Alabama State Director for Humane Society of US to speak on 2012

legislative session

5:30 p.m. Jan. 24

Free

Thomas Hospital Wellness Center in Fairhope

For more, call 929-3980, email linnhe_9@bellsouth.net or visit

havenforanimals.org.

Mindy Gilbert, the Alabama State Director for the Humane Society of the

United States will speak at a public meeting. Ms. Gilbert will be

informing animal advocates about four (4) important bills to be introduced

in the 2012 legislative session which begins in February. She will present

information about the bills, what they would do, and will also include a

brief overview of how the legislative process works and how the public can

help ensure passage of these important laws.

Entertainment Series 2012 presents: Linda Davis, Evening in the Round

7:30 p.m. Jan. 24

$26

1930 W. Second Street, Gulf Shores

Purchase tickets online at gulfshoresal.gov or by phone.

For more, call 968-1172 or visit cityofgulfshores.org.

A one-night only performance from Grammy Award winner, Linda Davis, as

she brings her show, Evening in the Round, to the stage. Having shared

the stage with legendary artists such as Garth Brooks, George Strait,

Kenny Rogers and Reba McEntire, this show is sure to be a don’t miss.

Johnny Cash Resurrection and Tribute Show

7-11 p.m. Jan. 27

Free

Fairhope American Legion Post 199

From an old, boot pincher coffin, a performance will begin that you will

forever remember. Don't miss this special show with Ron Stacey & Honky

Tonk Country.

Elvis Tribute

7-9 p.m. Jan. 28

Reserved Seating (First five rows) will be $20. General Admission

Seating will be $15. There will be a discount offered for Advanced

Group Tickets (10 or more) and advanced purchase of general admission

tickets.

Erie Meyer Civic Center, Gulf Shores

To view available reserved seating, visit theelvislegacy.com or call

334-201-2202. For all advance ticket purchases, call 334-201-2202.

Come join us for a night of Elvis fun. Elvis Tribute Artist Brad

Bradley and the Memphis Show Band will be appearing for one night only

at the Erie Meyer Civic Center in Gulf Shores. This show is something

that you would expect to see in Vegas!

Branson's Favorite Shows: Jim Stafford and the Baldknobbers Jamboree

7:30 p.m. Jan. 30

Mobile Civic Center

For more, call 208-7906 and visit MobileCivicCtr.com.

Hilarious down home humor, great country music and family fun all come to

mind.

Eastern Shore Medical Alliance Annual King Cake Sale

Orders due Jan. 31

$25

Randazzo's Famious Cream Cheese King Cakes available by making checks

payable to ESMA. Include name & phone number and mail to ESMA at P.O. Box

322, Montrose, AL 36559-0322.

Cakes available for pick-up at Thomas Hospital Monday, 2/6 and Tuesday,

2/7, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Proceeds to benefit: The Alabama Free Clinic, The Jennifer Claire Moore

Foundation and FES Catastrophic Fund for Ansley Mangus, local

kindergartner awaiting a liver

transplant .

“From our Hearts to Yours” Get Well Check

8:30-11 a.m. Feb. 9

North Baldwin Infirmary Wellness Center

Full cholesterol profile, blood sugar, blood pressure, thyroid, bone

density, Body Mass Index and weight measurements. $15 screening fee

for Women’sBest and Wellness Center members; $20 for non-members;

screening valued at $200. Appointments are required and limited. For

appointments, call 435-3500.

Pensters writers group meeting—Febuary speaker Jesmyn Ward

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Feb. 11 (every second Saturday of the month)

$20 annual membership

Dahlgren Hall, Fairhope Faulkner State

For more, email PTPhantazein@gmail.com.

Includes monthly lectures, peer groups, writing contests and more.

12th Annual Chili for Charity for Ecumenical Ministries

11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Feb. 25, registration at 9 a.m., ride at 10 a.m.

Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 3 -12, children under 2 are

free. Bike ride is $20, which also includes the price of admission to the

cook-off.

Oak Hollow Farm, Silverhill-Summerdale

For more, call Ecumenical Ministris in Fairhope at 928-3430 or Foley

943-3445.

The event features

live music, from Blind Dog Mike and the Howlers, Shane Tucker (local Elvis

tribute artist), a mechanical bull, hayrides, inflatables for children, a

homemade bake sale, antique tractors and cars, and all the chili you can

sample from over 40 teams. This year we are adding a motorcycle ride

around

the county beginning and ending at the event grounds.

Coastal Chorale's 2012 Snowbird Serenade—“The Music of the Night”

Feb. 23-26

For more, call Walter Puckett at 295-7469.

Now in its second season under the direction of Artistic Director and

Conductor, Mitchell Sims, the popular Coastal Chorale shows have featured

selections from Broadway’s Les Miserables, movie favorites from The Lion

King, contemporary show choir arrangements from the hit show Glee, and

moving spirituals including a powerful arrangement of “Come Thou Fount of

Every Blessing” once performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The

upcoming Snowbird Serenade show will again include a wide variety of

musical styles with featured selections from Broadway’s The Phantom of

the Opera.

Midnight Confessions live band and dancing

7:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday

Free

Nolans Restaurant and Lounge, 1140 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores

For more, call 948-2111.

5 Rivers Sunday Matinee

2-3 p.m. every Sunday

Free

5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, Spanish Fort

For a list of what is showing, stop by our Facebook page or visit us

at www.Alabama5Rivers.com.

Join us every Sunday to escape the midday heat and take in a free,

family friendly film.

Blues, Booze and BBQ

4 p.m. every Sunday

Free

Behind the Pines Bar and Grill, 8818 Fort Morgan Road, Gulf Shores

For more, call 948-3052

Wales West Light Railway features Bluegrass by the Tracks

7-9 p.m. every Tuesday Oct. 2011-March 2012

$5

Located 1.5 miles South of Co Rd 48 or 2.5 miles North of Co Rd 32 on

Co Rd 9 near Fairhope.

For more information call 888-569-5337 or visit www.waleswest.com.

Extra Friday night concerts in Jan, Feb and March. Featuring great

local bands, refreshments & train ride!

Senior Snowbird Potluck Lunch

11 a.m. set up, 12:30 p.m. serving, every Thursday through March (except

Feb. 9)

$.50 per person

Gulf Shores Adult Activity Center

For more, call 981-6060.

Vistors and locals alike are welcome. Bring a dish to pass that will serve

8-10 persons.

Watercolor and Oil Painting

1-4 p.m. every Thursday

Free

Loxley Civic Center

For more, call Joey Knight, Loxley Civic Center events coordinator, or

Beryl Allen, senior activities coordinator at 964-7733 or 747-0263 or

email loxcivic@gulftel.com.

Instructor provided.

Folk Art and Ceramics Classes

1:30 p.m. every Thursday

Free

Baldwin County Council on Aging, 22251 Palmer St., Robertsdale

For more, call 972-8506.

Wine Tastings

5-7 p.m. every Saturday

Free

Grape Escape Deli and Wine Cellar, Winn Dixie shopping center, Orange Beach

For more, call 980-3354.

Weekly Dances

Doors open at 6 p.m., dance 7-10 p.m. every Saturday

$5 for Senior Center members and $7 for guests

Foley Senior Center

For more, call Pam Harris or Teresa Neese 943-1877.

Come join the party! The Foley Senior Center proudly presents weekly

dances for all to enjoy. Every week various musical groups hit the

stage to perform dance music favorites sure to keep the dance floor

hoppin’ and the venue rockin’!

Red Hatters

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. first Thursday of month

Free

Loxley Civic Center

For more, call Joey Knight, Loxley Civic Center events coordinator, or

Beryl Allen, senior activities coordinator at 964-7733 or 747-0263 or

email loxcivic@gulftel.com.

Scrapbooking with Dorothy

1 and 5 p.m. first Thursday of month

Free

George P. Thames Senior Center, 22651 E.Chicago St., Robertsdale.

For more, call 947-8973.

Bluegrass gospel music featuring the McPherson Family

Potluck supper, 6 p.m., music, 7 to 9 p.m. first Thursday of month

Free

Loxley United Methodist Church

For more, call 964-5241 or 990-3240, email ute@bluegrassband.info or

visit www.bluegrassband.info.

A love offering will be accepted. Bring your favorite dish and join us

for some great fellowship, supper and bluegrass music.

Tai Chi with Matthew

9:30 a.m. first and third Thursday of month

Free

George P. Thames Senior Center, 22651 E. Chicago St., Robertsdale.

For more, call 947-8973.

PZK Center Dances

7 to 10 p.m. first and third Friday of month

$5

PZK Civic Center, 17933 Baldwin County 104, a half-mile west of U.S.

Highway 59, Robertsdale.

For more, call 947-8606 or 947-5849.

Dance to the music of Scott Langholff. Soft drinks and coffee will be

furnished. Bring finger food.

Learning Lunch

Noon every second Wednesday

Free

Museum of Mobile

For more, call 208-7246 or email scotty.kirkland@cityofmobile.org.

Bring your sack lunch and enjoy complimentary beverages provided by the

Museum of Mobile. The curators at the Museum of Mobile have assembled an

impressive and diverse list of topics for future Learning Lunch programs

including lectures on World War I and memory, the musical traditions of

Mobile’s Mardi Gras celebrations, a retrospective on Press-Register

cartoonist J.D. Crowe, and biographical sketches of historic figures like

Mobile’s first Archbishop, Michael Portier, and newspaper editor John

Forsyth.

Gospel Singing

6 p.m. second Saturday of every month

Free

Church of God of Prophecy, U.S. Highway 90 at Cowling Road, Robertsdale.

For more, call 942-1559.

Fun in the Son Cruise-In

5 p.m. last Saturday of month

Free

Sonic Drive-In parking lot, U.S. Highway 59, Robertsdale.

Music and door prizes. No alcoholic beverages. Cruisers receive free

cokes from Sonic. This is a ministry of Faith Fellowship Church.