Christmas at Oakleigh

December 5 & 6, 2009

Step back in time and enjoy a festive 19th-century Gulf Coast holiday celebration at the Historic Oakleigh Complex. Experience the holidays and take center-stage to become a member of the legendary Irwin family who lived in the Oakleigh mansion from 1848 until 1916. Rooms will be decorated in traditional style by local floral designers. This special holiday event will feature guided tours, seasonal music, and refreshments. What a wonderful way to start the holiday season.

Come and Join Us for a Very Special Holiday Program

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tours of the Oakleigh Historic Complex featuring guided tours by docents in period costume, seasonal music, and refreshments. Tours appropriate for all ages - bring all your friends and family!

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Candlelight Christmas, a special evening featuring wine and cheese, guided tours, and your chance to meet local authors Drick Perry & John Sledge who will be on-hand to sign copies of their recent books - what a perfect gift! Candelight Oakleigh is appropriate for those aged 21 and up.

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tours of the Oakleigh Historic Complex featuring guided tours by docents in period costume, seasonal music, and refreshments.Tours appropriate for all ages - bring all your friends and family.

More information with pricing;

Christmas at Oakleigh

Ticket & Tour Information:

Saturday, December 5th:
10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Sunday, December 6th:
1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Tour Admission:

$7 for adults

$3 for children and students

$5 per person for groups

of 10 or more

Call 251-432-6161 for more information.

*Candlelight Christmas

Saturday, December 5th:
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

$15 for HMPS Members

$20 for non-HMPS Members

*Must be 21 to attend Candlelight Christmas.

Click Here to purchase tickets for Candlelight Christmas or call 251-432-6161.

Don't Forget - you still have time to order your holiday wreaths and garlands! Click Here to Order.

Pre-order Now!

Pick up is during our Christmas at Oakleigh on December 5 or 6. Pick up your greenery and plan to stay a while to join the seasonal fun.

Click Here to Order

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Greek Fest 2009

Greek Fest!
Nov 5th, 2009-Nov 7th, 2009

The sights and sounds of a "Holiday in Greece" will fill the air in downtown Mobile as the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church presents their annual Greek Fest. An entertaining and delicious "Taste of Greece" will be offered on the grounds of the Hellenic Center next to the church. For three fun-filled days, the area will be bustling with live Greek music. Mouth watering food will be abundant. Enjoy favorites such as roast lamb, Grecian chicken, dolmathes, pastichio, spanakopita, Grecian string beans and Greek salad. Come experience the wonders and tastes of the Greek culture! Carnival rides for the kids!! For more information please visit the website below or call (251)438-9888

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Travelhost Lower Alabama on Facebook

From David Calametti:

You’re invited to join Travelhost Lower Alabama on Facebook

Our mission is to "Serve the Traveler" to Lower Alabama - to make sure that they have the opportunity to experience the BEST the Gulf Coast has to offer. Published quarterly and distributed through hotel rooms in Mobile and Baldwin Counties, Travelhost Lower Alabama showcases - with articles, directories and local maps - wonderful places to eat, shop, play and experience. Each issue highlights the major events happening in the Bay area and also offers up suggestions for things to do that might not be on everyone's radar. That's also where Travelhost LA Facebook may be of interest to you. With our FB Page, we want to be a conduit for visitors - and locals - to find out what's going on NOW that's fun, for a good cause, enlightening, engaging, or just flat out something you've got to see for yourself. We'll also use the page to share with you good news from and about your neighbors and our business friends that help support the magazine. (We promise to always be judicious in our communications and respectful of your time and sensibilities)

Please join us by becoming a fan at: http://www.facebook.com/travelhostla
and help us in our mission by letting us know of things that you feel would be of interest to locals and travelers.

Thanks for your time.

David Calametti

Read the current issue of Travelhost Lower Alabama online at http://www.travelhost.com/jsp/magazines.jsp

"The Lowdown Throwdown", Two Shows this weekend at Corner Bar and Callaghan's

The Lowdown Throwdown is playing two shows (Corner Bar & Callaghan's) this weekend.

Saturday night at The Corner Bar (566 Dauphin St. across from Wintzell's) 10:30pm til.

Sunday night at Callaghan's Irish Social Club (916 Charleston Ave.) 7pm til 10pm.

RSVP at this event page: Facebook Event.

The Lowdown Throwdown Facebook page

Running / Walking Clubs for Downtown Mobile Monday-Friday

Running / Walking Clubs Monday-Friday Downtown Mobile, Alabama -

Always a group to join for active lifestyles in and around Downtown Mobile. The running and walking clubs, daily Monday - Friday. Stay Healthy Guh !

Monday: 5:30PM: The Garage's Running Club (Official Name is being voted on now) http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119218720134

Monday: 6PM Sharp, Heroes Sports Bar and Grille is off and running through Downtown

Tuesday: The Mellow Mushroom hosts a 5k (3.1 miles) run that starts at 6 P.M. The event is held at the location at the loop. Usually a great turnout, fun times, and a chance to meet a lot of people who share a similar interest in running. All running levels accepted, ... Read Moreyou can even walk the whole way if you choose. A gift cert. is offered to one lucky runner, also beer and pizza slice specials for all. http://mobilemellowmilers.com/

Wednesday: Noell B's Jog and Jam: Lots of fun, lots of fun specials, $ off on Beer and Wine. Special "Runners Dishes" as well as full Menu selection. Good company and a good chance to practice running and to get together with good friends! NO SMOKING for runners night. (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1841089942)

Thursday: Callaghan's Running Club: It starts at 6 and it's a 5k route through Oakeligh Garden District. There is not a large crowd but a decent size. Callaghan's is always a good time.

Friday: Who has Fridays? Please comment about the Friday club @ http://facebook.com/downtownmobile and we'll edit this article...

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Special events

2009 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Mobile/Baldwin

Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 8:00am

Bienville Square

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/MakingStridesAgainstBreastCancer/MSABCFY10Mid-South?pg=entry&fr_id=19716

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If you have an activity list for the week, in and around Downtown Mobile, please post on http://facebook.com/downtownmobile or contact dm@downtownmobile.com

United Way Young Leaders Society Kick Off! Cafe Royal & Bienville Books October 8th, 2009

Join the YLS for music, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres as we kick off another fun and eventful year!

Bring a children's book to register for our fabulous gift certificate giveaways and help us support the Mobile Area Education Foundation!

Bienville Books has agreed to stay open late for the event, so you can purchase a children's book next door.

*Guest speaker*

6 PM - 9 PM

$10.00 General Admission

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$15.00 Admission + 2 Drink tickets (beer and wine; as well as a cash bar)

Visit this facebook even page to RSVP:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=149452539192

101 N Royal St
Mobile, AL 36602-3601
(251) 405-5251

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Travel writer visits Mobile.

On November 16th 2008 the New York Times published a story written by travel writer Dave Gardetta. The article was about Mobile AL seen through the eyes of Gardetta. It was assigned by a professor at the University of South Alabama, and once it was discussed in class, differing opinions about how Mobile and surrounding areas were portrayed by this writer. The storytelling itself is not a boring read. Gardetta details much of the landscape and architecture that makes Mobile endearing. On one side, some people felt that Gardetta may have appeared to be condescending towards the traditionally southern city. The other side interprets the article as being slightly comedic, but maybe with some truths. Either way it is an interesting insight to how visitors view and retell stories of their Mobile moments. He discusses meetings with locals from NoJa, Tiny Diny, and the Battlehouse hotel. Here is the link for the article to read and develop your own opinion. Feel free to post comments or reactions to the article.

http://www.nytimes.com/indexes/2008/11/16/style/t/index.html#pageName=16mobilew