USS ALABAMA Crewmen's Reunion
April 17, 2021
10:00am-3:00pm
Come meet real life heroes! The crewmen of the USS ALABAMA will return to the park for their yearly reunion. These men will be on deck for the historical reenactment at 1:00 p.m. 1940s music, activities and events throughout the day. Included in admission.
Event Contact
Rhonda Davis
251-287-3636
rdavis@ussalabama.com
Living History Crew Drill
April 17, 2021
8:00am-3:00pm
Come see history come to life! Our WWII historical reenactors for the USS ALABAMA and USS DRUM will be at the park for their drill. The reenactors will pay tribute to the Crewmen of the ALABAMA who will be at the park for their reunion. Be on deck at 1:00 p.m. for the "call to battle stations" and the battle reenactment. Activities throughout the day. Included in admission.
Event Contact
Rhonda Davis
251-287-3636
rdavis@ussalabama.com
Outdoor Movies @ Main
March 13, 2021
6:30pm-
Join us for movie night in the parking lot of Ben May Main Library! Bring a chair, blanket, or sit in the comfort of your car. Listen on your car radio or phone for audio. Enjoy this action packed film featuring a health experiment with chimpanzees gone wrong! Due to copyright restrictions, we cannot publish the title, but please call 251-340-1458 or email mainref@mplonline.org for more information.
Event Contact
Valerie Longa
2515453366
vlonga@mplonline.org
Alabama School Of The Arts Piano Festival Master Class
February 17, 2021
3:00pm-4:00pm
The University of Mobile announces the fourth annual Alabama School of the Arts Piano Festival, a yearlong series of special events spotlighting ASOTA’s undergraduate and graduate programs in piano performance. The series includes master classes and seminars, student and faculty recitals, and special performances by Elite 88, UM’s piano ensemble. All events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited; for reservations and information on streaming of performances, visit umobile.edu/pas or call 251.442.2285. In accordance with Centers for Disease Control guidelines, State of Alabama and University of Mobile mandates, face masks or face shields will be required for all presentations. For COVID-19 guidelines, visit umobile.edu/coronavirus. Join us as Dr. Marian Y. Lee, associate professor, head of keyboard area, director of SAU piano camp, at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa leads our master class
EVENT CONTACT:
Zac Douglas
251.442.2235
zdouglas@umobile.edu
Festival Of Flowers- LoDa Style
March 12, 2021 - March 13, 2021 9:00am-9:00pm
The annual Festival of Flowers, sponsored by Wells Fargo, will proudly showcase All Creatures Great and Small: life-size living sculptures created by the Mobile area’s best teams of florists, nurseries, landscapers, designers and artists. They will compete for bragging rights for the Festival of Flowers People's Choice Award. Anchored by a Bellingrath Gardens and Home display that is sure to wow, these elaborate plant creations will be viewed from a socially distanced space and voted on with a QR code or link. Enjoy outdoor seminars and select vendors that are in keeping with Festival of Flowers tradition. New events include a Saturday morning Festival of Cars to engage the car enthusiast and Garden Tours of downtown gardens to delight everyone that appreciates Mobile’s natural beauty. Let's safely have fun, give back to our community, and watch as Mobile’s most creative, show off their talents! Produced by the Providence Hospital Foundation, the 2021 Festival of Flowers will inspire and nurture the gardener in all of us. Recognized for over a decade as a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society, the 2021 Festival of Flowers continues the tradition of delighting and educating visitors of all ages. March 12-13, come celebrate with us! Features of the 2021 Festival:
Life-Size Living Sculptures – Stroll through larger than life displays by regionally acclaimed florists, artists and garden designers.
Festival of Cars - Join us Saturday, March 13th from 9:00-11:00 for a car show.
Bellingrath Gardens and Home – A Spectacular display by Mobile’s world–renowned garden destination.
Art in the Garden – original works by noted Mobile artist, Mary Elizabeth Kimbrough.
Seminars and Demonstrations- expert advice for the home and garden.
Garden Tours - Tours of select downtown area private gardens.
Festival proceeds will be used to purchase HemoSphere Monitors to benefit the Cardiac Care Unit of Providence Hospital. Donation requested for entry-Card, Cash or Paypal Buds and Brews - $40 Contact information: Providence Foundation Office | (251) 266-2050 Visit us at www.festivalofflowers.com, Find them on Facebook and Instagram: @festivalofflowers
Event Contact
Maryann Riis Dolan
251-266-3038
Maryann.Riis@ascension.org
Black History Month Movie Series
February 26, 2021
6:00pm-9:00pm
The 2016 documentary, "13th", provides an in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality. Join us for an outdoor showing and post-discussion on mass incarceration in the U.S. related to the 13th Amendment (extension of slavery) and the history of criminalizing African Americans, especially black men. Register at http://bit.ly/3rYROCv
Event Contact
Chris Powell
251-208-1657
mprd@cityofmobile.org
Dirty Dancing Movie Night At The Exploreum
February 20, 2021
5:00pm-8:00pm
Join us for another great installment of our 21 & Up Movie Night featuring the classic Dirty Dancing. Tickets are $10 per person. BYOW option with $5 corking fee. Valid ID required. Limited capacity and socially distanced. Food and snack options available. Tickets can be purchased here: https://bit.ly/3aA7VOK
Event Contact
Joshua Holland
251.605.7067
jholland@exploreum.com
Black History Month Movie Series
February 19, 2021
6:00pm-9:00pm
"The Brother from Another Planet" is a 1984 sci-fi/comedy about a mute alien who looks like a black human and is chased by outer-space bounty hunters through the streets of Harlem. Join us for an outdoor showing and post-discussion on the threat of immigrants, cultural assimilation, and compassion for others led by Dr. Raoul Richardson. Register at http://bit.ly/35bHBZF
Event Contact
Chris Powell
251-208-1657
mprd@cityofmobile.org