Weekend Rundown November 2-4

Mobile:
Greater Gulf State Fair
Thru November 4
Carnival rides, top-name entertainment, livestock show, a petting zoo, games, and food
Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds
1035 Cody Road North
251-344-4573
www.mobilefair.com

Blue Pass Shopping Pass Fundraiser
Thru Sunday November 4
Benefits Junior League of Mobile
$30 Blue Pass shopping discount card lets you save 20% at more than 100 participating retailers throughout Mobile and Baldwin Counties
www.juniorleaguemobile.org

Born to Be Wild IMAX Film
Thru January 5, 2013
Follow young orphaned elephants and orangutans from birth to their rebirth into the wild in a family friendly documentary that will transport moviegoers around the world to the far stretches of Kenya and Borneo and inspire them to take action and save earth’s precious creatures
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center
65 Government Street  
877-625-4FUN or 251-208-6873
www.exploreum.com

The Memory Project
Thru December 31
Artists: Birney Imes, Project Row Houses, Xavier de Richemont, Alison Saar, Elayne Goodman, J Russell Goodloe, Jr and William Christenberry
Centre for the Living Arts/ Space 301
301 Conti St
Tuesday – Saturday: 11:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00pm
Adults/ $5; seniors & students/ $3; children under 12/ free
215-208-5671
www.space301.com

Up, Up, and Away: Evolution of the Comic Book Hero
Thru Sunday March 3
Tuesday – 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

Greek Fest
Thru Saturday November 3
Experience Greek music and food, with carnival rides for the kids
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
50 S. Ann Street
251-438-9888
www.greekfestmobile.org /

Alabama Pecan Festival
Friday November 2: 5:00pm
Saturday November 3: 9:00am
Sunday November 4: 11:00am
Three-day festival with rides, games, children’s activities, entertainment, and pecan delicacies
Tillman's Corner Community Center
5055 Carol Plantation Road
251-401-5555
www.alabamapecanfestival.com/

Fall Market on the Square
Saturdays thru November 17
Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile
Fresh fall fruits and vegetables, wine, handmade candles, pottery, live music and more
251-208-7540
www.ncsmobile.org

South Alabama Film Festival
Friday November 2 – Sunday November 4
Feature-length and short films at multiple venues along with seminars and workshops for adults and school children
251-490-4356
www.southalabamafilmfestival.org

Don Pasquale Presented by the Mobile Opera
Friday November 2 – Sunday November 4
Mobile Opera
257 Dauphin Street
251-432-6772
www.mobileopera.org

Holly Jolly Craft Show
Saturday November 3
9:00am – 4:00pm
More than 40 arts and crafts booths, silent auction
$3
Benefits University of South Alabama Children's and Women's Hospital
Heron Lakes Country Club
3851 Government Boulevard
251-656-1373

University of South Alabama Football
Vs. Florida International
Saturday November 3
2:30pm
Ladd-Peebles Stadium
1621 Virginia Street
http://usajaguars.com/index.aspx?tab=football&path=football

Senior Bowl Family Day Pet Adoption with Friends of the Mobile Animal Shelter
Saturday November 3
8:00am – noon
Bienville Square
150 Dauphin Street
251-208-2830
http://adoptapetmobile.org/

25th Senior Bowl Charity Run
Saturday November 3
8:00am
Participants receive a free long-sleeve t-shirt and admittance into the Family Fun Festival following the run in Bienville Square where free food, drink, live music and activities will be available for everyone.
Government Street, downtown Mobile
251-438-2276
http://www.seniorbowl.com/run.asp

National Pet Adoption with Friends of the Mobile Animal Shelter
Saturday November 3
9:00am – 3:00pm
PetSmart
3980 Airport Boulevard
251-208-2830
http://adoptapetmobile.org/

Baldwin County:
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

Bands, Barks, and Brews
Thru  May
3:00 – 7:00pm
Pet friendly outside deck, drink specials, leash free area; Staff will be collecting cat food and toy donations
Benefits Baldwin County Humane Society
Ginny Lane Bar and Grill at The Wharf
4780 Wharf Parkway , Orange Beach
251-224-6500 or 251-928-4585
http://ginnylanebargrill.com/ or http://www.baldwinhumane.org/Home.aspx

First Friday Artwalk
Friday November 2
6:00 – 8:00pm
Exhibit openings with guest artists, refreshments and live entertainment
Downtown Fairhope
251-928-2228
www.esartcenter.com

Christmas in the Courtyard
Friday November 2 thru January 1, 2013
Experience a "winter wonderland" of 3’ trees and 24" wreaths decorated by the Eastern Shore Art Center's talented artists with paintings, jewelry, hand painted ornaments, quirky, fun items and sculpture.
Eastern Shore Art Center
401 Oak Street, Fairhope
251-928-2228
http://www.esartcenter.com/upcoming-exhibits.php

Open House at The Haven
Saturday November 3
10:00am – 12:00pm
Tour The Haven’s facility and see the adoptable dogs and cats, microchip and rabies clinic, demonstrations by Fairhope Police Department’s K-9 Unit, refreshments
The Haven Animal Rescue
559 South Section Street, Fairhope
251-929-3980
http://www.havenforanimals.org/

5th Annual Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-off
Saturday November 3
11:00am
Food, live music, football on the big screen, beer garden
The Hangout
101 East Beach Boulevard
251-948-3030
http://www.thehangoutal.com/oyster-cook-off/

Pet Adoption with The Haven
Saturday November 3
11:00am – 3:00pm
Pet Supermarket
27955 U.S. 98, Daphne
251-929-3980
http:// http://www.havenforanimals.org/

12th Annual Foley Heritage Harbor Days
Saturday and Sunday, November 3 and 4
Celebration and showcase of Foley’s unique and charming heritage with art, food, music and fun Heritage Park
East Laurel Avenue
251-943-3291
www.cityoffoley.org

Alabama Soccer Festival
Saturday and Sunday, November 3 and 4
8:00am
Youth exhibition soccer tournament in partnership with the SEC Women's Soccer Finals Foley Sportspark
18507 Hwy 98 W
http://alabamasoccerfestival.com/

Brunch & Bazaar
Saturday November 3
10:00am – 2:00pm
Free
Get started on your holiday shopping at a number of booths with products including skincare, candles, art, jewelry, and more.
First Baptist Church of Foley
221 N. Alston St
251-943-8352

Stan Mahoney Youth Fishing Rodeo
Saturday November 3
6:00am – noon
For girls and boys ages 3 – 16
$15
Benefits Wolf Bay Watershed Watch Youth Projects
Barber Marina
26986 Fish trap Rd., Elberta
251-943-5001
www.wolfbaywatch.org

Zombie Run for St. Jude
Saturday November 3
12:00pm
$10
Foley Heritage Park
101 S. McKenzie St.
https://www.facebook.com/events/347279735361699/

Pensacola/Fort Walton:
Blue Angels Homecoming Show
Friday and Saturday, November 2 and 3
Pensacola Naval Air Station
Free
Gates open at 8:00am each day, show begins at 9:00am; Blue Angel Flight Demonstration Team scheduled to fly at 2:00pm
Air show, static displays of aircraft, food, beverage and vendor booths, virtual reality experiences, kids area
http://www.naspairshow.com/

Pensacola Ice Flyers
Friday November 2: vs. Mississippi Surge, 7:05pm
Saturday November 3: vs. Hunstville IceGators, 7:05pm
Pensacola Civic Center
201 E. Gregory St.
850-466-3111
www.pensacolaiceflyers.com

Sweet Season Farms 5 Acre Corn Maze
Thru November 8
Cow train, hay ride, playground, concessions, and Friday night bonfire
Fridays: 6:00 – 10:00pm
Saturdays: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sundays: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
2260 Horn Road, Milton
Admission: $10
850-675-3573
http://www.sweetseasonfarms.com/Home_Page.php

Sonshine Family Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Thru November 24
Saturdays: 1:00 – 6:00pm
Sundays: 12:30 – 6:00pm
6270 Oglesby Road, Milton
850-995-9535 or 850-336-4028
http://sonshinefamilyfarms.com/

Palafox Market
Saturdays thru April 30
8:00am - 2:00pm
Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art, and antiques
Martin Luther King Plaza
220 N Palafox St.
www.palafoxmarket.com

Greater Gulf Coast Arts Festival
Friday November 2: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday November 3: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday November 4: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Free
Seville Square
Alcaniz and Government Streets
850-434-1234
Art show with painters, potters, sculptors, jewelers, graphic artists, craftsmen, musicians, dancing;  Children's Arts Festival next door in Bartram Park open Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am – 4:00pm
http://www.ggaf.org/

5K Sand and SUP Race
Saturday November 3
8:30 – 11:00am
Margaritaville Beach Hotel
165 Fort Puckens Road
850-916-9755
www.margaritavillehotel.com

8th Annual Glass Jam
Saturday November 3
6:00 – 10:00pm
Hors d'oeuvres, drinks, pottery, flame work and glass blowing demonstrations
$25
First City Arts Center
1060 N Guillemard St
850-429-1222
http://belmontartscenter.com/

Biloxi/Gulfport:
Tommy James and the Shondells
Friday November 2
8:00pm
Hard Rock Casino
777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
228-374-7625 or 877-877-6256
http://www.hardrockbiloxi.com/entertainment

Mississippi Surge Ice Hockey Vs. RiverKings
Saturday November 3
7:05pm
Mississippi Coast Coliseum
2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
228-287-7825
http://mississippisurge.pointstreaksites.com/view/mississippisurge

86th Annual St. Rose Heritage Festival!
Saturday November 3
11:00am – 10:00pm
Entertainment, games, arts and crafts, live music, carnival rides, bingo, silent auction, raffles, gospel music, food, and more
St. Rose de Lima Church
301 South Necaise Avenue, Bay St. Louis
228-467-7347
http://www.strosedelimabsl.org/

34th Annual Peter Anderson Arts, Crafts & Food Festival
Saturday November 3: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday November 4:  9:00am – 4:00pm
Works of more than 300 regional artists including oil paintings, watercolors, raku pottery, and metal works, live music, coastal and ethnic foods
Downtown Ocean Springs
228-875-4424
http://www.oceanspringschamber.com/

17th Annual “Vettes by the Shore”
Saturday