From LuLu's Music to Visions of Christmas; This Week's Events
Jessica Taylor • November 18, 2024
The calendar is packed with activities to keep you entertained
The leaves are changing color and there is finally a chill in the air. The Gulf Coast is bustling with opportunities to explore, unwind, and connect this week, offering something for everyone. From live music that captures the spirit of the region to creative workshops, festive shopping events, and family-friendly outings, the calendar is packed with activities to keep you entertained. Whether you're a local looking to unwind after work or a visitor eager to dive into coastal culture, this week promises experiences to celebrate the season and the community.
Monday, November 18th - Brent Burns has taken over Mondays at Lulu’s holding down the 5-9PM jam slot each week. The official Gulf Coast Music Ambassador and Gulf Shores, local travels the world of live stages for a living. You won’t hear him say it’s work though as the lyrics, strings, stums, and overall laid-back yet silly presence begin to radiate, the nature of that shines through. Burn’s music brings a sense of comedic pleasure, especially for those who find they can relate. Lulu’s is the perfect outdoor/indoor venue for such an artist, not to worry about the new-found chill, the misters have been replaced with warmers to accommodate the weather change. Brent takes the lead at 5 PM and ends at 9 PM, come for after-work drinks or dinner and let the music take control. For more information and fun facts about the artist, please visit this link.
Lulu’s Homeport
200 E 25th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
https://lulusfunfoodmusic.com/
Brent Burns
Tuesday, November 19th - It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, a phrase made popular by Mr. Jimmy Buffett and Alan Jackson, is a long ringing way of life on the Gulf Coast as happy hour, live music and specials run at various times of the day or all day in some places, like the Savanna. Located at the entrance of the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, this safari-themed restaurant prides itself in choosing all local ingredients, featuring fresh salads, and sandwiches for lunch, and pasta, fish, and even pork chops for dinner. Savanna opens daily at 11 AM, serving lunch until 3 PM, closed for prep until 4 PM and back open until 9 PM. Tuesdays are for locals, offering a happy hour and a $3 wine special all day. Lisa Christian comes on the scene for this event every Tuesday from 6-9 PM serenading the audience with her instrumental talent and voice. No entry to the zoo is required to come out and have a roaring good time.
Savanna - Gulf Coast Zoo
20499 Oak Rd E
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
https://savannatherestaurant.com
Wednesday, November 20th - Greeting Cards during the Holiday’s can add up and often the words are more or less than what you were looking for. Join Kelly in the Thomas B. Norton meeting room at Gulf Shores Public Library for the “hello Handmade Card Class” and make your own. All supplies are provided along with step-by-step instructions for up to 2-3 card designs, plus the opportunity to customize. Learn a new skill while getting as creative as you’d like making and stacking up greeting cards and more for every reason and season. The group meets every third Wednesday of the month to see the new theme and begin designing at 10:30 AM. To sign up, please visit the link below.
City of Gulf Shores Public Library
221 W 19th St.
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
https://www.gulfshores.com/events-calendar/art-and-culture/handmade-greeting-card-class/
Thursday, November 21st - Bundle up and save from 4-7 PM with the ‘Wolf Bay Boutique Sip & Shop’ event. It’s never too early to get ahead when it comes to Christmas shopping. Wolf Bay Boutique is ready to pack, ship, and wrap the night away, the evening will include holiday cocktails, some yummies, door prizes, scratch-offs both the gift and saving kind for the win, and more. Don’t let shopping be a drag this season, make special memories with your favorite shopping pals while sipping and enjoying the festive ambiance of Wolf Bay instead. Gifts range wide in the shop with local made candles, jewelry, women's clothing, coastal or seasonal decor and other unique items. The award-winning Restaurant will be open regular hours for anyone wishing to make a full night of it or reward yourself with a sit-down serve experience after a successful sip, and save at the boutique, happy shopping.
Wolf Bay Restaurant
20801 Miflin Rd
Foley, AL 36535
Friday, November 22nd - Usher in the new Holiday season with the Expect Excellence Music Department, and cast for the 4th Annual, “Visions of Christmas” variety show. The crew have been hard at work preparing for epic performances showcasing musical bells for everyone, with a little rock, classical, contemporary and a touch of jazz. A much anticipated production that really gets the community and its guests in the Christmas Spirit. Director for the E.E. Music Department Caleb Pittman shares his joy of the show this way, “everyone’s vision of Christmas is different,” exclaiming that for two hours they get the opportunity to provide “happiness and entertainment for everyone who sees it.” Many comeback stars, members of the E.E.M.D. and graduates of the University of Mobile, feel right at home in this show giving a nod and continuation of the U.M. “Christmas Spectacular” they once participated in. Registration is required to ensure smart seating for the free show. Also, this year “in the spirit of giving and generosity, the V.O.C. performances will serve as a “Toys for Tots” collection point” expresses Jessica Langston, Orange Beach Creative Director, stating “to provide toys for kids throughout Baldwin County.” Seats will fill up fast so miss walking into this winter wonderland performance, 'tis the season. For more show times, please visit the link below.
Orange Beach Performing Arts Center
23908 Canal Rd
Orange Beach, AL 36561
https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/city-of-orange-beach/669e9483be961f3d695fd73c
Saturday, November 23rd - The forecast calls for a Coastal Christmas Market, no snow flurries here, just a local indoor holiday shopping extravaganza. The Orange Beach Event Center will open its doors at 10 AM to the public where inside vendors will showcase those show-stopping one-of-a-kind handmade gifts, fine art, high-quality crafts, retail goods from local shops and more all in one sleigh stop. If you haven’t hopped on the holiday express yet, there’s no time like the present to get started on that gift list. Show the ones you love how much you care with hand-picked no two of the same presents that are put back into the small town big heart community. What better way to support your own families Christmas wants and needs than by also supporting the wants and needs of other fellow island families. The Market will be open for two days from 10 AM- 5 PM, enjoy.
Orange Beach Event Center
4671 Wharf Pkwy W
Orange Beach, AL 36561
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Sunday, November 24th- With cruises and water sporting adventures coming to a cool rolling halt, Hudson’s Marina is announcing a special holiday extension time for all your salty pleasures. Starting today through the 30th of November, the marina is offering special Thanksgiving week cruises for pirating adventures or dolphin cruises, as well as deep-sea fishing charters. Rather you're a seasoned angler or a first-time fisherman seeking a short, inexpensive experience fishing trip, this is a great deal for you. The six-hour trip can take upwards of 22 passengers, making it a perfect place to take the family before or after Thanksgiving and catch the next meal for a true coastal feast. Too faithful to your turkey, that's okay gobble up the crew and take a relaxing 90-minute boat ride viewing beautiful Orange Beach homes, islands and local wildlife, including wild bottlenose dolphins. Looking for an excursion unlike any other, with interactive role-playing, how to fold a treasure map, sing sea shanties and hear sea tales from the scallywags themselves, then the pirate ship it is for ye matey. Keep it salty and cruise on, visit the link below to save your spot or call 251-981-4127, Happy Holidays.
Hudson’s Marina
4575 Wilson Blvd
Orange Beach, AL 36561
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