Gulf Shores Area Upcoming Events

This event features the work of graduating art students from participating colleges and universities chosen by their department chair. The opening reception is May 4th at 5 pm. Bravo Tacos will cater the reception. The schools represented in this year’s exhibit include University of South Alabama, Spring Hill College, University of West Florida, Pensacola State College, University of Mobile, Gulf Coast State Community College, University of Montevallo, Auburn University, University of Alabama and Agnes Scott. The exhibit will be judged by Raven McBride, Curator of Education and Outreach at Pensacola Museum of Art and Nance Fleming, artist and owner of Patina Gallery in Fairhope, AL. Awards totaling over $1000 will be disbursed to the chosen students.

Come watch as 32 NAIA teams battle it out for the championship title. Friends and family can book rooms at these great properties.

32 teams college compete for the title of National Champions. Don't miss the action and excitement at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex.

5:30 p.m. – Cocktail hour and Silent auction begins
6:30 p.m. – Dinner (4 courses with wine parings)

Fans can check out nine bands on two stages at the Hangout site, including Big Gigantic, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Boombox, Perpetual Groove, Zoogma, Nobody Beats the Drum, Delta Rae, The Kingston Springs and Tauk.

Heritage Park in downtown Foley soon will be bustling with local and regional farmers and vendors selling fresh, mouth-watering seasonal produce and prepared food items. The market provides fresh, healthy and affordable locally grown produce and freshly prepared food products, including many organically grown products. Music and a Movie also returns on Friday nights from May 18 through June 29. This free event begins with live entertainment at 6 p.m., followed at dusk with a movie in Heritage Park. Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and a picnic. Some concessions will be available for purchase on site.

The Memphis Strange, an Austin Texas band, is coming to Lulu's for the first time this Friday May 18. They just released their debut CD "The Birth of the Strange," featuring a curious stew of alt-country, Americana and Texas boogie. Featuring 3 lead singers and dueling lead guitars, the band makes a rich sound that is instantly familiar and unique. The show is free adn is for all ages.

Sunday Show @ 2:00 p.m. Following the original fairy tale, this play presents an arrogant, swaggering Puss who struts through a series of adventures which give his young master position, riches and a happily-ever-after curtain.

Daily from Noon to 11:00 p.m. More than 60 bands performing on four stages.

Watch out Orange Beach! The best of the best high school teams in the southeast are matched up on May 19, 2012 to see who will come out on top. They will be going head to head at the Orange Beach Sportsplex starting at 9AM. The 11th Annual Super Soccer Shootout will have the best one girls and boys team from both Alabama and Florida who will compete for the title. The 11th Annual Alabama-Florida-Mississippi Fastpitch Showcase will be going on at the same time. They will have one team from each state battling it out. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Children under 8 are free. Come out and support your favorite teams!