Winter Wonders on the Gulf Coast This Week
Jessica Taylor • January 8, 2024
Art, Mystery, Music and More in January
Welcome to the longest month of the year so far, January. Known not as a month filled with extra days, but one where the days seem longer as the weeks seem slower.
Not to worry, the Gulf Coast is filled with year-round adventures of art, theater, music, great food, new upskills, and sometimes a little mystery. So grab your calendars and get ready to save the dates for some of the island's greatest winter adventures.
Monday, January 8th -
Tacky Jacks ``Art al Fresco” is back for a winter series full of fun activities at two of its local locations. Orange Beach is up first with an art medium called Squeegee Painting. This two-part project starts at 10 AM and lasts for one hour. During this time, participants will learn to create masterpieces on canvas in this innovative art expression. RSVP is required, and the cost is $25 and includes all materials plus a bonus $10 lunch card so you can lunch and learn. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early and check in upstairs before getting started. For more on this event and other parts of the winter series,
click here.
Tacky Jacks OB
27206 Safe Harbor Dr.
Orange Beach, AL 36561
https://www.tackyjacks.com/locations-ob
Tuesday, January 9th -
Everybody loves a good chef-designed meal, but what about a chef-led cooking class? Cobalt in Orange Beach is lending restaurant chefs to the public to share their incredible talents with the community. For just $25 per person, future chefs will get a chance to learn from some of the island's best of show and whip up some delicious meals. Each meal will be of sampling size to ensure there is enough room to try every one of the special courses. Spots are limited for the limited-time offer and not only include the meals but also one glass of wine, all for the fixed cost of the class. See the Cobalt
Facebook page for more details and call (251) 923-5300 to reserve your spot to get your Chef-led cook on.
Cobalt the Restaurant
28099 Perdido Beach Blvd
Orange Beach, AL 36561
Wednesday, January 10th - Quietly waiting for their meals, the onlookers at Luna’s could tell that something in the air wasn’t quite right. As they listened to the whispers coming from the back, they could feel the goosebumps rising on their skin. Suddenly, the overhead lights dimmed and flashed. It would appear that they had a mystery to solve, A Murder Mystery gone wrong. Make your reservations now for limited seating and a cash bar to join others in trying your hand as a detective ready to solve the mystery of who did it. The Murder Mystery That Went Wrong is a live interactive murder mystery comedy featuring New York actor, Frank Lash, and the Southern Repertory Theater Company. Will you be able to discover the truth? Tickets are $45 for adults and $25 for children under the age of $12. A buffet will be open from 5:15-6:15 PM showtime at 6:30 PM. The game is afoot.
Luna’s Eat and Drink
25689 Canal Rd. Ste B
Orange Beach, AL 36561
https://lunaseatanddrink.com/events/
Thursday, January 11th - South Baldwin Community Theatre has selected seven dates to welcome The Fantasticks to their stage. The story is about two young romancers, Matt and Luisa, who are starting to have trouble on lover’s lane thanks to both their fathers. Join the beloved theatergoers of 50 years as bandit narrator El Gallo tells the tale of how they overcome or fall apart from the effects of their father’s meddling ways. Sit back and watch this talented group as they cultivate one incredible musical allegory. Tickets are on sale now, Adults $20 and Students $15.
South Baldwin Community Theatre
2022 W 2nd St.
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Friday, January 12th -
Registration is open for 2024’s Winter Showcase Series presented by the Gulf State Park. Each presentation will take place in the Learning Center ( Conservation Hall) and will last for one hour. Scutes, Scales, and Tails will start at 10:30 AM and feature several reptile animal ambassadors who are natives of Southern Alabama. Dive into this educational hour to learn about how each one adapts to the diverse habitats of the Gulf Coast. Not only will guests get to learn about some of these reptiles but also have a chance to interact, touch, and even get some photos at the end of the presentation. Registration is required for this free event as seats are limited. To sign up,
click here.
Learning Campus at Gulf State Park (Conservation Hall)
20115 State Park Rd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Saturday, January 13th -
Coastal Alabama Business Chamber for Gulf Shores and Orange Beach is hosting its annual E-Cycling & ShredDay. Time to declutter your console table, and empty those electronic and office drawers for the new year all without having to step out of the driver's seat. Each vehicle is limited to 50 pounds, no need to take paper clips out of paperwork, just make sure not to seal any boxes or tie any bags, grab, go and drop off. Electronics are allowed as long as batteries have been removed if applicable. The event will run from 8 AM - 12 PM at the Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion. For more on this event, what you can bring and its sponsors,
click here.
Keep it fresh and local and make the next stop Market Day for Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen's Market, one of the largest in the County. Vendor's range from handmade jewelry and local honey to all things kitchen needs, always fresh straight from farmers and fishermen in Baldwin County.
Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen's Market
20733 Miflin Rd.
Foley, AL 36535
https://www.coastalalabamamarket.com/home
Sunday, January 14th - Football days are for friends, family, food and fun and Zeke’s has one epic NFL Sunday Funday prepped and ready to go. Check out Mo’s Fishing bar with widescreen tv’s displays all around. Any game guests want to enjoy, the staff will make sure it is on one or more of the screens so no one misses a play. Drink Specials from open to close include $2 Busch Lights and $6 Tito’s, plus a full bar. Food Specials range from tacos, wings, and coastal special Alabama Poutine. Come and experience your favorite teams with other football enthusiasts in this stadium-like atmosphere with a water view.
Zeke’s Landing Marina
26619 Perdido Beach Blvd.
Orange Beach, AL 36561
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