ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — The Friends of the Arts are hosting the second annual Light Up the Arts Christmas Party. The party will be held Dec. 11, at 6 p.m., at the Orange Beach Arts Center. Everyone is invited to come.

Enjoy the music of Top Hat and Jackie while you watch the boat parade pass down the Intracoastal Waterway. Wine and chili will also be available for you to enjoy.

A live auction by the Coastal Auction Co. will be a part of the evening’s festivities.

First edition hand-blown pieces made by OBAC resident artist Joe Hobbs will be auctioned off at Light Up the Arts. This beautiful line of blown glass has been designed exclusively for the Orange Beach Arts Center, and will only be available through the OBAC.

Paintings and handicrafts by local artists and gifts from local merchants and restaurants will be up for auction.

The Art Center’s Gallery will be aglow with exhibits of Pamela Standridge Allen of Troy University, glass from The Hot Shop artists and other OBAC exhibiting artists. Many of these artists will be here for you to meet.

Rose Brueske, a harpist, will fill the gallery air with beautiful Christmas music. Get ready for a great opportunity to purchase some unique Christmas gifts.

OBAC is located at 26389 Canal Road in Orange Beach.

For more information, or to join Friends of the Arts, call (251) 981-2787 or visit www. orangebeachartcenter.com.

All of the proceeds of Light Up the Arts will go to promote the educational and other programming at the OBAC.