Gulf Shores/Orange Beach calendar of events from The Islander

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Posted 5/11/11

HOT GLASS/COLD DRINKS

DATE/TIME: Friday, 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 …

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Gulf Shores/Orange Beach calendar of events from The Islander

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HOT GLASS/COLD DRINKS

DATE/TIME: Friday, 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: Friday, 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:  Saturday, 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: Saturday, 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: Saturday, 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: Saturday, 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

PLEASURE ISLAND KNIT

& CROCHET GROUP AT BEACH CITE

DATE: May 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

GULF SHORES UTLITIES BLOOD DRIVE

DATE/TIME: MAY 18, 2-5 p.m.

LOCATION: The Red Cross mobile unit will be at the utilities office at 149 E. 16th Ave.

PHONE: 251-968-6323, ext 31

GULF SHORES TOWN HALL MEETING

DATE/TIME: May 19, 5:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Gulf Shores Adult Activity Center. This meeting will focus on issues that are important to the citizens of Gulf Shores. Our special guest will be our Fire Chief, Hartly Brokenshaw. Mayor Robert Craft will also share with us the latest information on the BP Oil Spill. Mayor Craft and members of the City Council will be there to answer any questions you may have.

PHONE: For further information, contact Tom or Sharon Moore at 251-948-7864.

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.

ROLLIN’ IN THE HAY

MUSIC AT MEYER

DATE/TIME: May 26, 6 p.m.

LOCATION: Meyer Park, Gulf Shores. Live entertainment from Rollin’ in The Hay. Bring your blankets, chairs, friends and family!

COST: Free to the public

PHONE: 251.968.1171

WEBSITE: www.gulfshoresal.gov

2011 HURRICANE EXPO

DATE/TIME: May  26, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

LOCATION; Erie Meyer Civic Center, Gulf Shores. There will be local vendors from around the area displaying products and services designed to help you prepare for the upcoming Hurricane Season, which begins on June 1. The City will have two speaker sessions, one at 12:30 p.m. and the second at 5:30 p.m.During these sessions, City department heads will inform the public of the procedures followed by City employees, and the different criteria associated with storm activities. There will be a question and answer session following each speaker session. The entire Gulf Shores/Fort Morgan Community is invited and encouraged to attend.

COST: Free to the public

PHONE: 251-968-1420

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

GULF SHORES LIBRARY SUMMER ACTIVITIES

DATE/TIMES: Every Wednesday in June, 10:30 a.m.

LOCATION: All programs will be held at the Bodenhamer Recrecation Center

COST: Free to the public

PHONE: 251-968-1176

SHANE TUCKERS’

ELVIS REMEMBERED

DATE/TIME: June 2, 6 p.m.

LOCATION: Erie Meyer Civic Center

COST: Free to the public

PHONE: 251.968.1171

WEBSITE: www.gulfshoresal.gov

OCEAN CAMP FOR KIDS

DATE/TIMES: June 7-10, June 14-17 and June 21-24, 9 a.m.-noon for ages 4 to 8, 1-4 p.m. for ages 9 to 12.

LOCATION: Faulkner State Community College, Gulf Shores Campus. First session is Animal Explorer Week, the second session is Animal Expert Week and the third session is Dive Deep Explorers Week. Additional camps may be added in July if there is interest.

COST: Each four-day week is $100 per camper.

PHONE: 251-990-0445 or 800-231-3752 . For program and camp questions, contact Belinda Ringpfeil at Oceancamp@gmail.com.

GRAYSON CAPS

MUSIC AT MEYER

DATE/TIME: June 16, 6 p.m.

LOCATION: Meyer Park, Gulf Shores. Live Entertainment from Grayson Capps  Bring your blankets, chairs, friends and family!

COST: Free to the public

PHONE: 251.968.1171

WEBSITE: www.gulfshoresal.gov.

BRENT BURNS AND SUNNY JIM AT MEYER

DATE/TIME: June 30, 6 p.m.

LOCATION: Meyer Park, Gulf shores. Trop Rock at its Best! 

COST: Free to the public

PHONE: 251.968.1171

WEBSITE: www.gulfshoresal.gov.

AUGUST BACK TO SCHOOL BEACH BASH

DATE/TIME: Date to be determined, Public Beach with live music and family fun.

COST: Free to the public

PHONE: 251.968.1171

WEBSITE: www.gulfshoresal.gov 

BRENT BURNS AT MEYER

DATE/TIME: Sept. 1, 6 p.m.

LOCATION: Meyer Park, Gulf Shores. Trop rocker Brent Burns     COST: Free to the public

PHONE: 251.968.1171

WEBSITE: www.gulfshoresal.gov