Events That Inspire

Top Five Things to Do in December

December brings the magic of the holidays to the Scenic 98 Coastal Community with an array of festive events for all ages. There's no shortage of seasonal cheer, from sparkling tree lighting ceremonies and vibrant parades to captivating holiday concerts and theatrical performances.

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All Weekend

Mobile:  Historic Mobile Tour by Bay City Convention & Tours, Daily, 10:30- 11:30 AM

61st Annual Fall Outdoor Cascading Chrysanthemums, Nov. 25 - 30, 8 AM- 5 PM

Bellingrath Gardens and Home

Bienville Bites Old Mobile Evening Food Tour, Begins at Dauphin’s, 31st Floor of RSA Trustmark Building, Thursdays @ 5:30 PM, Saturdays @ 4 PM

Gulf Shores:  What to Do at the Zoo: Bird Chat at South American Adventure,

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Nov. 25 - Dec. 31

Thursday, November 28

Mobile:  Free Thanksgiving Feast at Chuck’s Fish, 11 AM- 3 PM

Orange Beach:  Flora Bama Annual Thanksgiving Pot Luck Feast, Lunch served at 1 PM

Monday, December 2

Gulf Shores:  Radical Raptors, Gulf State Park Nature Center, 10 AM

Pensacola:  Jazz Pensacola Community Jazz Jam, Odd Colony Brewing, 6:30- 8:30 PM

Community Endeavors

Top Five Things to Do in November

The Fall Festival Season is upon us, and the November calendar is overflowing with chances to get out and enjoy the cool weather. It’s a great opportunity to relax before the hectic holiday season begins. There is something for everyone, with festivals of all sizes and themes offered across the Scenic 98 Coastal Area.
People & Business Profiles

Cris Eddings, Yoshie Eddings, Restaurateurs, Chuck’s Fish

I have been looking forward to hearing the story of Cris Eddings and his mother, Yoshie, for a while. Cris is a partner in the original Chuck’s Fish in Tuscaloosa with Charles Morgan. My son first introduced me to sushi there, and I’ve been hooked ever since. Bright and always cheerful, Cris has a warm, inviting, and infectious personality.
Artsy Side Of Life

Ashley Terrell Art, Sophiella Gallery, Mobile

Ashley Terrell’s talent graces the homes of many art lovers in the Scenic 98 Coastal area. Her landscapes and abstracts are ethereal and soft with muted colors, painted with big brushes, so the shapes have no edges. With layers and layers of thin acrylic paint, she glazes the finished piece with a clear top coat. “The glaze makes the colors pop out, creating depth,” she explains. Get ready, Ashley has chosen to Change!
Dive Bars & Music

Eastern Shore's Jimmy Lee Hannaford releases full-length album, Jubilee

Busy musician Jimmy Lee Hannaford loves playing cover songs at his gigs along the Gulf Coast, but he’s ready to reveal more of his artistic skills as a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. That’s exactly what he does on his brand-new album, called Jubilee.
People & Business Profiles

The (Extended) Life of Lagniappe's Rob Holbert

When Rob Holbert has some downtime, you might find him at the end of his backyard pier on the west side of Mobile Bay. But don’t expect him to linger too long out there. Being co-publisher of the Lagniappe newspaper, something he’s done for 22 years now, demands a lot of hours
Community Endeavors

Beth Fugard and the Hound Dog Music Festival

One yellow cat is responsible for creating the Hound Dog Music Festival benefitting the Baldwin Humane Society and Beth Fugard, chairman of the event for the last 8 years, is the mastermind behind it. She had a rental property in Silverhill with a nice tenant who had a yellow cat. The cat looked out the window when she walked her property, which was once the Woodhaven Dairy.
Community Endeavors

Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival: 52 YEARS and STILL FLOURISHING

The GREAT GULFCOAST ARTS FESTIVAL is about to take off again on November 1-3 in downtown Pensacola as it has, almost uninterrupted, since 1973. As always, the all-volunteer committee will put their heart into organizing a beautiful 3-day event and the fine artists who grace Historic Seville Square will provide the soul with their amazing creativity.
Epicurean Delights

Cheryl's Café: Like Eating at Grandma's

If you like classic Southern cooking with a healthy twist, you’re in luck. Cheryl’s Café in Spanish Fort offers a wide array of lunch options and plenty of choices for the most finicky eater. 
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