The first presentation of the 2012 season at South Baldwin Community Theatre brings back a familiar family of characters.

Start 2012 with laughter! Attend Tornados Touching Down at South Baldwin Community Theatre.

Playwright Laura Sansing Pfizenmayer created the not-quite-perfect Whitfield family for Livin’ & Comin’ Back, which was presented at the theater in October 2010. Tornados Touching Down is the second in a series that follows the family through various trials and tribulations. You will quietly chuckle and heartily laugh as they learn to cope with a wedding, a new baby and, as the title suggests, a tornado.

Performances are scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, January 5–7 and 12–14, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, January 8 and 15, at 2 p.m. Adult tickets are $15, student tickets are $12; they can be purchased at the box office (10 a.m.–2 p.m. or just prior to performance) or via the SBCT website. The theater is located at 2022 W. 2^nd St. in Gulf Shores, across from the Bodenhamer Center and the Erie Meyer Civic Center. Need more details? Call 251-968-6721.

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The South Baldwin Community Theatre in Gulf Shores will draw a different crowd than usual on Sunday, March 7.

Sunday, March 7 brings the talents of three country music entertainers to Gulf Shores.

Accustomed to staged plays, musicals and revues, the audience that evening will be treated to a Grammy winner, a reality show star and a musical comedian—all thanks to special arrangements made by our own local 2008 Trop Rock Entertainer of the Year, Brent Burns.

The Grammy winner is none other than Linda Davis. She shared the award with Reba McEntire for Best Country Vocal Collaboration for their duet “Does He Love You?” that became a No. 1 hit. Linda is a popular song stylist who got her start in Nashville as a sought-after session singer.

Earning his big break as the first national champion of TNN’s You Can Be A Star, Lang Scott is an accomplished guitarist and vocalist. He is an MCA recording artist, and some of his songs have been recorded by well-known country stars.

Bill Whyte received the Country Music Association’s award for Best Large Market Personality during his career as a morning radio announcer. His songs are filled with lyrics that keep you laughing throughout his performance and after.

It’s not too late! You can enjoy this entertaining evening by calling 251-948-8863 now to reserve your seats. Tickets are $25/person for the 7:30 show. The theater is located at 2022 W. 2nd Ave.

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Who doesn’t love a great concert? Some of your favorite performers are headed to the Alabama and Florida northern Gulf Coast area. Take a look at what’s coming in just the next few weeks, as well as in the next few months:

So many exciting performances along the AL/FL Gulf Coast over the next few weeks!

The Color Purple – Experience the musical about love, based on the popular Pulitzer prize-winning novel, on Saturday, April 24, 2010, at the Mobile Saenger Theatre.

John Hiatt – Rock, country and blues will be heard when you get your seats at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre for a Thursday, April 29, 2010 concert by this 11-time Grammy-nominated artist.

Straight No Chaser – Find yourself immersed in the upbeat renditions of this 10-men a cappella group when they perform Monday, May 3, 2010, at the Mobile Saenger Theatre.

Carrie Underwood – As part of her 45-city tour promoting her new CD “Play On,” this 4th-season American Idol winner will appear Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at the Pensacola Civic Center.

Norah Jones – As a leading lady of the music world, this jazz-pop artist plans to grace the stage of the Mobile Saenger Theatre to promote her latest CD, “The Fall,” on Thursday, May 6, 2010.

Widespread Panic – For the 4th consecutive year, this hugely popular group will perform a 2-night gig at The Amphitheater at The Wharf in Orange Beach. Look for them on Friday & Saturday, May 7 & 8, 2010.

The Hangout Music Festival – Not just a concert, but 60 bands of all types over 3 days! You’ll find them all at The Hangout, located on the beach in Gulf Shores May 14–16, 2010.

Bryan Adams – The Canadian rock/pop virtuoso (also philanthropist and photographer) plays at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre on Saturday, May 15, 2010.

Ron White (“Tater Salad”) – The Behavioral Problems Tour hits the Mobile Saenger Theatre on Friday, May 21, 2010. Laugh at and with this former star of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour as his weaves his slice-of-life stories with a special twist.

Gary Allan, Randy Houser, and The Band Perry – The Amphitheater at The Wharf in Orange Beach presents this triple-bill evening of country music on Saturday, May 29, 2010.

Billy McLaughlin – This new age/contemporary guitarist with the Narada recording label will be offering mellow ambiance at the Mobile Saenger Theatre on Saturday, June 19, 2010.

Jason Aldean – The Amphitheater at The Wharf in Orange Beach plays host to this chart-topping country rocker on Saturday, June 26, 2010.

Montgomery Gentry – Celebrate Independence Day with home-grown stars performing America’s true music. July 4, 2010, brings this amazing duo to The Amphitheater at The Wharf in Orange Beach.

Michael Buble – Tuesday, July 13, 2010. Pensacola Civic Center. Be there for the Crazy Love tour by this Grammy winner, and be serenaded with old tunes given new life as well as new, soulful songs you are sure to love.

Robert Plant and Band of Joy – Preview some new music planned for Plant’s next album by getting tickets to this Wednesday, July 28, 2010, performance at the Mobile Saenger Theatre.

Steve Miller and Peter Frampton – The Amphitheater at The Wharf hosts two legends of rock on Saturday, July 31, 2010.

John Mayer with Owl City – The Battle Studies World Tour hits The Amphitheater at The Wharf on Monday, September 6, 2010.

Carrie Underwood – Catch this CMA entertainer of the year (twice!) at the Mobile Civic Center on Saturday, October 23, 2010.

Each of these events can be enjoyed even more when you combine them with a beach getaway. With Meyer Real Estate vacation condos and houses from Perdido Key, Florida (just 20 minutes from Pensacola’s Civic Center and Saenger Theatre) to Orange Beach, Fort Morgan and Gulf Shores, Alabama (one hour from Mobile’s Saenger Theater and Civic Center), you have plenty of options. Meyer also offers condos at The Wharf for walking distance to The Amphitheater shows, or you could stay directly on the Gulf Shores beach for easy access to The Hangout.

And with a variety of specials and specific-property hot deals to save you 10%, 15%, 25%, and even up to 50%, you can save more than enough money to pay for your favorite concert. Check out all the possibilities with Meyer Real Estate, and join us at the beach for incomparable entertainment!