Weekend Rundown March 1-3

Mobile:
Up, Up, and Away: Evolution of the Comic Book Hero
Friday, March 1 - Sunday, March 3
Friday and Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm; Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00pm
History Museum of Mobile
111 S Royal St
Adults/ $7; senior citizens/ $6; students/ $5
251-208-7569
www.museumofmobile.com

Fighter Pilot IMAX film
Thru Friday, April 19
Adults/ $8; youth and senior citizens/ $6.75
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, JL Bedsole IMAX Theater
65 Government St
www.exploreum.com

Professional Bull Riders Mobile PBR Challenge
Friday and Saturday, March 1 and 2
7:30pm
$12 to $35
Mobile Civic Center
800-745-3000
401 Civic Center Dr
www.ticketmaster.com/search?tm_link=tm_homeA_header_search&user_input=pbr+mobile,+al&q=pbr+mobile,+al&search.x=0&search.y=0

2nd Annual Scottish Fiddle Concert
Saturday, March 2
7:00pm
Fiddler Ed Perlman and pianist Neil Pearlman performing selections from their new album
$12
Mobile Public Library, Ben May Main Library, Bernheim Hall
701 Government St
251-490-2518 or 251-621-0079
www.scottishsocietyofmobile.org or www.edpearlman.net

University of South Alabama’s Catholic Student Association 2nd Annual 5K Race and Fun Run
Saturday, March 2
8:00am
University of South Alabama, Intramural Fields
307 N University Blvd
251-343-3662
http://www.southalabamacsa.com/5K.html

Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
Saturday, March 2
8:00pm
$25 - $45
Saenger Theatre
6 S Joachim St
251-208-5682
www.centreforthelivingarts.com or www.ticketmaster.com

Baldwin County:
Bus Stop
Friday and Saturday, March 1 and 2: 8:00pm
Sunday, March 3: 2:30pm
Adults/ $18; students/ $12
Theatre 98
350 Morphy Ave, Fairhope
251-928-4366
www.theatre98.org

First Friday ArtWalk
Friday, March 1
6:00 – 8:00pm
Exhibit openings with guest artists, refreshments and live entertainment at a variety of venues
Downtown Fairhope
251-928-2228
www.esartcenter.com

The Haven Pet Adoption
Saturday, March 2
11:00am – 3:00pm
Pet Supermarket
27955 Us Highway 98 Ste F, Daphne
251-929-3980
http://www.havenforanimals.org/

21st Annual Orange Beach Seafood Festival and Car Show
Saturday, March 2
10:00am – 4:00pm
Food, arts and crafts vendors, music, silent auction, car show featuring antique, classic and hot rod vehicles, and kids zone
Orange Beach Sportsplex
4389 William Silvers Pkwy
251-981-4886
http://obparksandrec.com/eventscalendarlist/seafoodfestival.html

BCHBA’S 2013 Builders Home and Product Showcase
Saturday, March 2: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday March 3: 11:00am – 4:00pm
For anyone buying, building, or remodeling a home
$3.00
Daphne Civic Center
2603 U.S. 98  Daphne
251-928-9927
http://www.homeandproductshowcase.com/

Wales West Cottontail Express
3/2, 3/3, 3/9, 3/10, 3/16, 3/17, 3/23, 3/24, 3/30, 3/31
Steam train rides to see Easter Bunny, egg hunts, bounce house, snacks, petting zoo and pony rides
$12.00 per person plus tax; 13 months and younger free
Wales West Light Railway and Family Fun Park
13670 Smiley Street, Silverhill
1-800-569-5337
http://www.waleswest.com

The 181 Market, Fairhope’s Upscale Flea Market
Fridays and Saturdays, 9:00am - 4:00pm; 1st Sunday of each month, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Shop 50 plus vendor shops
181 Market
16925 State Highway 181, Fairhope
251-591-7340
http://181mini.com/index.php?page=the-market

Pensacola/Fort Walton:
Darius Rucker with Jana Kramer and Justin Moore
Friday, March 1
7:00pm
Pensacola Bay Center
201 E. Gregory St.
850-432-0800
http://www.pensacolaciviccenter.com/index.php?option=com_events

Smokin' In The Square BBQ Cook-off
Friday, March 1: 12:00 – 9:00pm
Saturday, March 2: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Seville Square
Government and Alcaniz Streets, Pensacola
850-516-2622
http://www.smokininthesquare.com/

Monster Jam
Friday, March 1: 7:30pm
Saturday, March 2: 2:00pm and 7:30pm
Pensacola Bay Center
201 East Gregory Street
850-432-0800
http://pensacolaciviccenter.com/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_detail&agid=581&year=2013&month=03&day=01&Itemid=72

"Sleuth"
Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2: 7:30pm
Sunday, March 3: 2:30pm
Pensacola Little Theatre
400 S. Jefferson St.
850-434-0257
http://www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/

Pensacola Ice Flyers Ice Hockey
VS. Mississippi Surge: Friday, March 1 - 7:05pm
VS. Huntsville Havoc: Saturday, March 2 – 7:30pm
Pensacola Bay Center
201 E Gregory St   
850-432-0800
http://www.pensacolaiceflyers.com/

1st Annual Bark to Remember Event
Saturday, March 2
10:00am – 2:00pm
Dog friendly event to bring awareness to Alzheimer's Disease with dog contests and demonstrations, Bloodmobile, Bone Marrow Drive, local vendors, City of Pensacola fire truck, and food and drinks available
Free Admission and Parking
Pensacola Community Maritime Park
301 W Main Street
850-430-0100
http://www.gchc.com/

25th Northwest Florida Forestry Conclave and Lumberjack Festival
Saturday, March 2
8:00am – 4:00pm
Bluegrass music, nature and wildlife exhibits, firefighting equipment demonstrations, food and children’s activities
Pensacola State College
Milton Campus
850-484-4436
http://www.greatfloridaevents.com/listings/view.profile/id.16587/type.event

4th Annual Oyster Fest
Saturday, March 2
Peg Leg Pete's
1010 Fort Pickens Road
Pensacola Beach
850-934-3669
www.peglegpetes.com

Jazz Gumbo Cook-off
Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3
4:00pm
Tickets: $10
Seville Quarter
130 East Government Street, Pensacola
850-418-3349
http://sevillerotary.com/

Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire
Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3
10:00am – 6:00pm
Only real live jousting on horseback with medieval knights in full armor on the Gulf Coast with Falconry, a King and Queen, Swashbuckling Swordsmen, Storytellers, Arabian Dancers, Gypsy Dancers, Magical Wizards, Medieval Fighters, Renaissance Dancers, Irish Dancers, Medieval Musicians, Sword Swallowers, Jesters, Jugglers, Fire Breathers, Renaissance Food and Drink, Medieval Camel and Pony Rides, Renaissance Games of Skill, Medieval Merchants with Thousands of Renaissance Wares and Crafts and more.
Adults: $10; Children 5 - 11: $5; under 5: free
Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds
6655 Mobile Highway
877-572-1407
http://www.yesteadyhands.com/GulfCoastRenaissanceFaire

Pensacola Dog Fancier's AKC Dog Show
Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3
8:30am – 4:00pm
Conformation, featuring many of the dogs seen on TV at the Westminster show, and obedience, including the newest obedience trials
Escambia County Equestrian Center
7750 Mobile Highway, Pensacola
850-478-9202
http://www.pensacoladogs.org/Welcome.htm

Palafox Market
Every Saturday Thru April 30
8:00am – 2:00pm
More than 70 vendors showcasing art, food, and plants
Martin Luther King Plaza, Downtown Pensacola
N. Palafox St. between Wright St. and Chase St.
850-434-5371
http://www.palafoxmarket.com/

Artwalk Sidewalk Arts Show
Thru March 27
4:00pm
Paintings, wearable art and gifts
Ragtyme Grille sidewalk
201 S Jefferson Street, downtown Pensacola
850-429-9655

Coastal Soaring Glider Plane Flights
$75 (by appointment only)
Instructor takes you through preflight, launch behind a tow plane, 20 to 30 minutes of flying and a safe approach and landing.
Coastal Airport
6001 W. Nine Mile Rd., Pensacola
850-516-4076
http://www.coastalsoaring.org/

Biloxi/Gulfport:
Lazy Magnolia Brewery Tour and Sampling
Fridays: 4:00 – 7:00pm
Saturdays: 10:30am – 5:00pm
Tour lasts approximately 45 minutes and are followed by a guided tasting of craft beers
$10
Lazy Magnolia Brewery
7030 Roscoe Turner Road, Kiln
228-467-2727
http://www.lazymagnolia.com/verify.php

Dolphin Encounter
Thru May 31, 2013
Experience underwater adventures on the big screen, encounter horseshoe crabs, sea stars, freshwater turtles and other marine life, and explore the marine museum; interact with dolphins March – October.

• Museum Tour: Monday - Saturday - 9:30am and 1:30pm
• Dolphin Encounter Program: Monday - Saturday at 2:45pm
• Dolphin Interaction Program: Monday - Saturday at 10:30am

Center for Marine Education & Research
10801 Dolphin Lane, Gulfport
228-896-9182 (Reservations required)
http://www.imms.org/dolphin_program.php  

Travis Tritt
Friday, March 1
8:00pm
The American, Grammy winning, country music singer - performs live!
Hard Rock Casino
777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
228-374-7625 or 877-877-6256
http://www.hardrockbiloxi.com/entertainment
 
15th Annual Gulf Coast Winter Classics Horse Show
Sunday, March 3
2:00pm
The horse show itself has three all-weather rings close to each other for exceptional viewing, a large beautiful grass field, and a covered arena with bleachers! Visitors are right in the middle of everything that is going on! Watching these graceful “beauties” compete is an experience!
Harrison County Fairgrounds
15321 County Farm Rd, Gulfport
(228) 832-3691 or (843) 768-5503
Spectators Free

Mississippi Surge Hockey Live
Vs. Pensacola
Friday, March 1
7:05pm
Live professional hockey on the Mississippi Gulf Coast! Come and experience the excitement of the Mississippi Surge Hockey team as they take on the tough competition!
MS Coast Coliseum
2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
228-594-3800
Call for Tickets
http://mississippisurge.pointstreaksites.com/view/mississippisurge

Mississippi Surge Hockey Live
Vs. Columbus
Saturday, March 2
7:05pm
Live professional hockey on the Mississippi Gulf Coast! Come and experience the excitement of the Mississippi Surge Hockey team as they take on the tough competition!
MS Coast Coliseum
2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
228-594-3800
Call for Tickets
http://mississippisurge.pointstreaksites.com/view/mississippisurge

Gulf Coast Garden & Patio Show
Friday, March 1 – Sunday, March 3
Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday 11:00am – 4:00pm
Spring is just around the corner and what a better time to get ready for it - under one location - at one of the most anticipated events on the MS Gulf Coast! Educational gardening seminars, experts in gardening products, services, outdoor living needs, yard art...you name it, we have it, we know about it, and by the end of the show...so will YOU! Calling all "gardening enthusiasts - come "grow" with us! Don't miss this all inspiring,

beautiful show! Hosted by the MS Nursery & Landscape Association!
MS Coast Coliseum
2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
601-919-8111
Admission Charged
http://msnla.org/msnla/events/

“Trash or Treasure?” A Fundraising Roadshow Style Event
Saturday, March 2
11:00am – 2:00pm
Have you ever wondered if that silver Grandma gave you is worth anything? Should you get your Aunt Thelma's pottery appraised? Come to and find out! You'll have the chance to speak informally with an expert, who will give you a brief opinion of the possible value of your item. In addition, all attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a certified appraisal of any three items, or three hours towards a whole-house appraisal, from AML Appraisals, a value of $225!
201 East Scenic Drive
Pass Christian
228-452-7254
$10 for the first item$5 for each additional item
3 items per visitor allowed
http://passhistory.org/

4th Annual Battle on the Bayou
Saturday, March 2
8:00am – 1:00pm
Calling all paddlers: experienced and novice; kayaks, canoes & stand-up paddle boards; If you enjoy the outdoors, then come and compete in a challenge that includes both SPEED & FUN for various skill and age levels! Enjoy paddling your kayak (*or ours) through a 9.5-mile nature lover's paradise - Old Fort Bayou Blueway with fun as the primary focus. Admission includes prizes, t-shirt and more! Sponsored in part by South Coast Paddling Company, Gulf Hills Hotel and The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint.
Fun starts @ Gulf Hills Hotel & Conference Center
13701 Paso Road, Ocean Springs
(228) 282-4972 or (228) 872-2030
http://battleonthebayou.com/

Tartuffe: Born Again!
Thru  Sunday, March 3
A modern day version of Moliere's "Tartuffe", it takes place in a televangelist studio in Baton Rouge. Deposed from his throne, he attempts to steal the fortune. He is aided and hampered by others and mayhem prevails. Written in modern day verse, yet adheres closely to the structure of the original.
Center Stage
240 Eisenhower Drive, Biloxi
228-388-6258
Call for times and tickets
Reservations required
http://www.centerstagebiloxi.org/

Edgewater Mall Sand Sculpture
Friday, March 1 – Sunday, March 3
Friday & Saturday 10:00am – 9:00pm
Sunday Noon – 6:00pm
Come see one fascinating piece of art...ALL made of SAND...The 75-ton sand sculpture highlights fashion and pop culture through the decades from the '70s until now! This exhibit is truly amazing!
Edgewater Mall
2600 Beach Blvd, Biloxi - Front Dillard's
228-388-3424
http://www.sandsational.com/

Prima Donna Artist Meet & Greets
Friday, March 1
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Meet & Greet featured artists with live demonstrations! Held in conjunction with Finally Fridays!
Catie Daniel - Painting & Pottery Artist
Prima Donna Vintage Boutique
134 Rue Magnolia, Suite C, Biloxi
228-365-4939
Spectators Free
https://www.facebook.com/prima.donna.716533?ref=tn_tnmn

Randy Travis
Friday, March 1
8:00pm
American country music singer and actor - performs live!
IP Casino Resort Spa
850 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi
(888) 946-2847 or (228) 436-3000
Call for Tickets
http://www.ipbiloxi.com/entertain/event-calendar

.38 Special
Saturday, March 2
8:00pm
The American rock band with strong Southern Rock influence - performs live!
Hard Rock Casino
777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
228-374-7625 or 877-877-6256
http://www.hardrockbiloxi.com/entertainment

3rd Annual Boys & Girls Club Bingo
Saturday, March 2
5:00pm
FUNdraising bingo event with prizes ranging from $100 up to the Grand Prize of $3,000! Come out and have a great FUN evening while helping a worthy cause! Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast!
Bay St. Louis Community Hall
301 Blaize Avenue, Bay St. Louis
228-533-4027
$25 Includes 10 game pack and admission
Limited Tickets
http://www.bgcgulfcoast.org/

3rd Annual Trivia Night & Wine Tasting
Saturday, March 2
6:00pm
Enjoy a FUNdraising evening with food, music, door prizes, & trivia games, wine tasting & more! Emcees: Rhonda Weidner & Carl Edwards! Sponsored by TEAAM Gulf Coast! Proceeds benefit Kamp Kaleidoscope - a summer camp for children & teens with an Autism Spectrum Disorder!
Gulf Hills Hotel & Conference Center
13701 Paso Road, Ocean Springs
(228) 447-3567 or (228) 223-4755
Call for tickets
Reservations required

Atlas Fights 14 – MMA Fight
Saturday, March 2
8:00pm
MMA All Professional Cage Fighting - Series 14 - Live!
IP Casino Resort Spa
850 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi
(888) 946-2847 or (228) 436-3000
Call for Tickets
http://www.ipbiloxi.com/entertain/event-calendar

Civil War Spy: Eugenia Phillips
Saturday, March 2
2:00pm
Ms. Eugenia Phillips was imprisoned on Ship Island in 1862 for insulting the Union Army in New Orleans. Come hear the details on her story, as told by the lady herself. In honor of Women's History Month, a ranger will portray Mrs. Phillips as she reflects on her experiences during the Civil War, including her arrest as a Confederate spy.
Gulf Islands National Seashore
3500 Park Road, Visitor Center, Ocean Springs
228-875-9057
Free
http://www.nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/davis-bayou-area.htm