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Wednesday February 1

Winter Wednesdays

10:30 AM Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road Theodore , AL, 36582 Even during the cold season, Bellingrath Gardens is filled with blooms and beauty. Gulf Coast residents and visitors are invited to join us at our Winter Wednesdays series in January and February for sessions on gardening, history and more.

251-973-2217 www.bellingrath.org

Thursday February 2

Life At Sea Lecture Series: Radio CentralCommunicating during WWII

11:00 AM USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Pkwy Mobile, AL, 36602 Dr. Tim Morgan will discuss how the USS ALABAMA’s communication system was used and how critical Radio Central was to the operation of the ship during WWII. After the presentation, visitors can take a privately guided tour of Radio Central.

Lighted Lantern Craft (Free)

4:30 PM Spanish Fort Public Library, 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 Chinese New Year lighted lantern craft. Ages 11 and up. Registration required.

251-410-READ www.spanishfortpubliclibrary.org

Sr. Bowl Summit

6:00 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street Mobile, AL, 36602 Join us Thursday February 2nd for a stage divided: A night with the Tide and Tigers. Moderated by famed football historian and Mobile, AL native Ivan Maisel, the annual Senior Bowl Summit brings together Alabama and Auburn football greats on stage for a memorable night as we listen to the best stories about their greatest moments as mem bers of the Crimson Tide and Tigers. https://www.seniorbowl.com/

Best of Baldwin 2023: Red Carpet Event

6:00 PM Orange Beach Event Center, 4671 Wharf

Pkwy W Orange Beach, AL, 36561 Winners who receive the most votes will be celebrated at the Best of Baldwin 2023: Red Carpet Event at the Orange Beach Event Center on Thursday, Feb. 2. Winners will also be featured in the annual Best of Baldwin glossy magazine, on the winners’ website and receive a free framed certificate and window cling. https://gulfcoastmedia.com/

Expect Excellence Community Theatre presents

“Disney’s The Little Mermaid” ($15)

7:00 PM Orange Beach Performing Art Center, 23908 Canal Rd Orange Beach, AL, 36561 www.orangebeachal.gov/423/Performing-Arts-Center

Theatre 98 presents

Four Old Broads

7:30 PM 350 Morphy Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 theatre98.org

Friday February 3

Books, Beads & Brew Book Signing with Linda B. Schmitz Spangrud

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Fairhope Brewing Company, 914 Nichols Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Linda B. Schmitz Spangrud will be signing her Turtle People Series Children’s Book including her recent release. “Miss Linda and the Turtle People Celebrate Mardi Gras.” Mardi Beads will be given to her customers. A portion of the sales from profit of these books will be donated to the Alabama Coastal Foundation (www.joinACF.org). www.spangrud.com

Sr Bowl Parade

6:30 PM Downtown Mobile, Mobile, AL, 36602 Join in on all the fun for the annual Senior Bowl Mardi Gras Player Parade at 6:30pm.

Expect Excellence Community Theatre presents “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” $15)

7:00 PM Orange Beach Performing Art Center, 23908 Canal Rd Orange Beach, AL, 36561 www.orangebeachal.gov/423/Performing-Arts-Center

Big Bam Boom — A Hall & Oates Tribute

7:00 PM OWA Theater, 205-A N. OWA Blvd Foley, AL, 36535 Big Bam Boom presents the music of Hall & Oates with precision and smooth harmonies -- resulting in a high-quality, live show. https://ci.ovationtix.com/35683/production/1146559

Theatre 98 presents Four Old Broads

7:30 PM Theatre 98, 350 Morphy Avenue airhope, AL, 36532 theatre98.org

Free Senior Bowl Concert

8:00 PM Cathedral Square, Mobile, AL, 36602 Join us for our free downtown concert, located at Cathedral Square featuring Nelly.

Pirate Dash 2023 Knoll Park, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Join us Saturday February 4, 2023 for the Fairhope Pirate Dash to support all Fairhope Elementary Schools! Run or walk our 5k event through the beautiful Fruit & Nut district or take on the 1-mile fun run that is loved by both students & adults! runsignup.com/Race/AL/Fairhope/FairhopePirateDash5k

Battlefield Blitz and Fun Run

8:00 AM Historic Blakeley State Park, 34745 State Hwy 225 Spanish Fort, AL, 36527 https://www.blakeleypark.com/

Senior Bowl 2023

1:30 PM Hancock Whitney Stadium, 500 Stadium Dr Mobile, AL, 36608 The Reese’s Senior Bowl is widely regarded as the preeminent college football all-star game and the first stage in the NFL Draft process. www.seniorbowl.com

Chocolate and Champagne ($50)

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Fairhope Public Library, 501 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 This gala events is a fundraiser for the library. Please purchase your tickets at the circulation desk. www.fairhopelibrary.org/

Expect Excellence Community Theatre presents “Disney’s The Little Mermaid”

($15) 7:00 PM Orange Beach Performing Art Center, 23908 Canal Rd Orange Beach, AL, 36561 www.orangebeachal.gov/423/Performing-Arts-Center

Big Bam Boom — A Hall & Oates Tribute

7:00 PM OWA Theater, 205-A N. OWA Blvd Foley, AL, 36535 Big Bam Boom presents the music of Hall & Oates with precision and smooth harmonies -- resulting in a high-quality, live show. https://ci.ovationtix.com/35683/production/1146559

Mobile Opera presents Let Freedom Sing

7:30 PM Murphy High School Auditorium, 100 S Carlen St Mobile, AL, 36606 https://www.mobileopera.org/let-freedom-sing/

Theatre 98 presents Four Old Broads

7:30 PM Theatre 98, 350 Morphy Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 theatre98.org

Sunday February 5

Massacre Island Secret Society (Dauphin Island)

10:00 AM Dauphin Island, Dauphin Island, AL, 36528 Massacre Island Secret Society (Dauphin Island)

Books, Beads & Brunch - Book Signing with Linda B. Schmitz Spangrud

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Lucy’s Retired Surfer Bar & Restaurant at OWA, 103 S. OWA Boulevard Foley, AL, 36535 Linda B. Schmitz Spangrud will be signing her Turtle People Series Children’s Book including her recent release. “Miss Linda and the Turtle People Celebrate Mardi Gras.” Mardi Beads will be given to her customers. A portion of the sales from profit of these books will be donated to the Alabama Coastal Foundation (www.joinACF.org) to support Share the Beach, Alabama’s Sea Turtle Conversation program. www.spangrud.com

Expect Excellence Community Theatre presents “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” ($15)

2:00 PM Orange Beach Performing Art Center, 23908 Canal Rd Orange Beach, AL, 36561 www.orangebeachal.gov/423/Performing-Arts-Center

Theatre 98 presents Four Old Broads

2:30 PM Theatre 98, 350 Morphy Avenue Fairhope, AL, 36532 Theatre 98 presents Four Old Broads theatre98.org

Monday February 6

Winter Concert Series ($35)

7:00 PM Erie H. Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W 2nd St Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 Riders in the Sky https://www.gulfshoresal.gov/1426/Winter-ConcertSeries

Tuesday February 7

2023 Baldwin Connect Career Expo

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Robertsdale Coliseum, 19477 Fairground Rd Robertsdale, AL, 36567 The Baldwin Connect Career Expo will be February 7th & 8th at the Robertsdale Coliseum. Students attending the expo will have resumes and/or can fill out applications for summer internships and after school jobs. General public is encouraged to bring resume for straight-to-work opportunities.

Winter Concert Series ($35)

7:00 PM Erie H. Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W 2nd St Gulf Shores, AL, 36542 Riders in the Sky https://www.gulfshoresal.gov/1426/Winter-ConcertSeries

Shen Yun

7:30 PM Mobile Civic Center, 401 Civic Center Dr. Mobile, AL, 36602 Take your family and friends on a magical journey and discover new hope for the future! The breathtakingly beautiful Shen Yun show is as inspiring as it is exciting. https://www.asmglobalmobile.com/

Wednesday February 8

2023 Baldwin Connect Career Expo Details on February 7.