Gazing At The Stars and Dinner At Cosmo's Are on This Week's To-Do List
Jessica Taylor • August 12, 2024
Celebrate Music, Food, Fun and Community This Week
This week on the Gulf Coast is packed with a variety of exciting activities. From luxurious boat charters to stargazing adventures, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Monday kicks off with an opulent experience aboard the ‘Southern Belle,’ where guests can dine like royalty while cruising the beautiful waters around Orange Beach. On Tuesday, Gulf State Park offers a mesmerizing stargazing event, perfect for both amateur astronomers and seasoned sky watchers.
As the week progresses, Wednesday invites food lovers to enjoy a delightful lunch at Cosmo’s Restaurant and Bar, followed by shopping in the charming Cosmo’s Courtyard. Thursday evening brings live music to Meyer Park in Gulf Shores, featuring the Americana trio, The Krickets, in the free summer concert series. The weekend continues with a spectacular concert at The Wharf Amphitheater on Friday night, featuring legendary rock bands Foreigner and Styx, along with local student musicians. Saturday offers a fun-filled breakfast event at Tacky Jacks in Gulf Shores to celebrate the new school year, while Sunday wraps up the week with Flora-Bama Lounge’s 60th-anniversary celebration, featuring live music and special offers.
Below are the details of this week’s events, enjoy!
Monday, August 12th
- Luxury charter the ‘Southern Belle’ brings boat life for the day to new heights and shores. Dine like on a yacht with specially catered meals from local restaurants that can be enjoyed on board or from a beautifully designed picnic set preset on the island of your choice. The day starts with seasonal fresh fruit, sweet warm pastries and a glass of bubbly. Guests can relax and enjoy the salty breeze from on shore or stay on and tour around all day. The boat features a spacious cockpit, an air-conditioned cabin, two restrooms and plenty of up top bow and fly bridge lounging. Make it a day for the girls, maybe a business outing or snag the Belle for a romantic sunset, get away for anniversaries or even the first big question. Enjoy a beautiful tour around Orange Beach on a cruise completely tailored to match the perfect date you have in mind or let the experts run the show. The Southern Belle is one luxury charter that will leave everyone feeling the pampered life. Call or book online today for this deluxe cruise, please visit the website for more information.
Southern Belle Luxury Charters
At San Roc Cay
27267 Perdido Beach Blvd.
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(352) 325-0705
Tuesday, August 13th- Experience the wonder of stargazing like never before with the Gulf State Parks from sand to stars experiment. The guided tour will take guests on a journey through the vast expanse of the sky, featuring the celestial wonders of the constellations, planets, and stars. The knowledgeable guides will help you navigate the night sky weather permitting and discover all the mysteries of the evening from above. If you’ve ever loved the study of planets, connecting the dots to find the constellations, or simply appreciating the alluring stars, this is one unforgettable group night of appreciation you don’t want to miss. Rather you are a newbie to this love or an avid sky dreamer, everyone, no matter the level of understanding, can appreciate the gloriousness of the blazing beams of fire.
Gulf State Park- Interpretive Center
22250 E. Beach Blvd.
Orange Beach, AL 36561
https://learningcampusgsp.com/interpretive-center
Wednesday, August 14th
- Cosmo’s Restaurant and Bar, located in the heart of west residential Orange Beach on Canal Road in Cosmo’s Courtyard, has just the right setup for a lunch shade getaway. Peruse through the courtyard to find shops of a quaint and particular type. Maggie’s bottle and tail has all the right essentials for your little fur babies, a cute treat and more, plus a little something of delicacy for the adults in the group. Check out some of the latest in fashion that you won’t soon run into anyone else flaunting around town. A truly unique experience from start to finish. Find your way to the outdoor shaded with a touch a breeze outdoor seating area for a tropical without the mess of the heat eating afternoon. The menu offers savory sautéed crab claws and comes with warm bread for dipping in the rich sauce. Choose from special lunch items and be sure to ask about the daily specials and fresh catches for the prime selection ready to entice all types of pallets. Take a group to lunch or dine in the peace and tranquility of a quiet lunch break with Cosmos' and come back to check out the night-life of the courtyard.
Cosmo’s Restaurant and Bar
25753 Canal Road
Orange Beach, AL 36561
https://cosmosrestaurantandbar.com
Thursday, August 15th
- Discover the captivating essence of a true beach community out under the open skies with great food, fellowship and live musical talent. Music at Meyer Park Free summer concert series continues with sounds from the Krickets starting at 5:30 PM in Gulf Shores. “An Americana trio from the Gulf Coast described by Paste magazine as “a truly stunning, one of-a-kind sound.” Plan to dine with a selection of some of the island's popular food trucks and the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber will have a station set up onsite with beverages for sale for all ages. In the event of rain, the fun will move to its back-up location at Big Beach Brewery where the whole family is welcome. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and other comfort items to stay and enjoy an entertaining evening under the coastal night sky with family and friends.
Meyer Park
400 E 22nd Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
https://gulfshoresal.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=16142
Friday, August 16th
- Farewell to Foreigner, but not just yet. After decades of touring, the band recently polishing off ‘Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction’ and wrapping up their supposed last tour run in 2023, then surprisingly announced they were adding an additional 10 dates for a fall 2024 tour. Spoken of as one of the greatest rock bands of all time, Foreigner will share the stage Friday night with legendary band Styx and the suave British-born singer and songwriter, John Waite at The Wharf Amphitheater. Styx’s music is a masterclass in blending styles, from singalongs to deep cuts, culminating in an unforgettable crescendo of sound. The night of musical meshing marks a perfect moment in history for a few local talents to join on stage for an unforgettable night with and as musical stars. Orange Beach City Schools selected 15 student musicians to perform on stage with Foreigner, a once-in-a-lifetime chance and opportunity. Principal at Orange Beach Middle-High School, Chris Shaw expresses that their performance on stage next to the iconic band, “is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and exceptional talent.” Not only is this a night of musical legends, but a night for 15 blessed students to have an experience unlike any other. Tickets for this one-of-a-kind live show are on sale now. For more information, please visit the website below.
The Wharf Amphitheater
23325 Wharf Ln
Orange Beach, AL 36561
https://alwharf.com/amphitheater
Orange Beach Students Set to Rock the Stage with Foreigner
Saturday, August 17th
- Shake off any back to school blues and rub elbows with Miss Blue Marlin herself in celebration of the new school year. Tacky Jacks in Gulf Shores is hosting a fun-filled breakfast for students and parents to come and taste a savory or sweet breakfast delight with a few friends and a dance party with the GSHS cheerleaders. The morning will have an arrangement of activities, games and prizes, a photo booth and loads of fun for this ‘Breakfast with the Marlin Back to School Edition.’ RSVP to secure a spot for this wacky and unique Saturday party to ring in the upcoming semester, enjoy some yummy food, make some friends and share in good times with the ones you already have at Tacky Jacks starting at 8AM ending at noon for the featured time, but the fun can continue all the day through. Start the school year off right with this special school edition breakfast and set the pace for the whole year to a fresh start.
Tacky Jack’s
240 E 24th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
https://www.tackyjacks.com/locations-gs
Sunday, August 18th
- The old split down the line bar known for its location and refusal to be washed away with the high tide or high rises of its time is celebrating their 60th year of holding down the line. That’s right, a legend in own right now the world-famous Flora-Bama has another great reason for you to get the Bama and make some memories. There will be live music by the likes of Lucky Doggs, the Jason Justice Duo, Kaleb King, Jessie Wilson, Dew Pendltron and so much more. In the essence of Bama style, the first drink of the night will be on the house and each guest is encouraged to check out other benefits throughout the year when becoming a member of the illustrious bar plus the swank to be able to call yourself a part of the Bamily. Not only will the night be filled with musical talent, old friends and new, but expect the usual enjoyment of the indoor/outdoor atmosphere and the option to move about freely from one great experience to the next.
Flora-Bama Lounge
17401 Perdido Key Dr
Pensacola, FL 32507
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