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Rainforest Experience in Mobile

Friday, April 15th, 2011

Update: GREAT NEWS! Due to record crowds, this presentation has been extended until May 1!

Do you love animals? More specifically, endangered and exotic animals found in the rainforests? If so, you are about to be treated to a wonder-filled event.

Rainforest Experience, Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, Mobile, Alabama

Endangered and exotic rainforest creatures are spending the week of April 16–23, 2011, in Mobile, and they invite you to visit!

For one week only, Mobile’s Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center is home to Rainforest Experience, a traveling exhibit that includes 30-minute shows that will win the hearts of all ages.

Observe and take pictures of a number of rarely seen creatures from the cat, bird, reptile and monkey families. Watch them interact with their trainers as you learn about their natural habitats and habits. You’ll be in awe of their existence within the shrinking acreage of the world’s rainforests.

But hurry—these beautiful creatures are only in town and available for visits between April 16 and 23! Saturday shows are at 11, 1 and 3; Sunday shows are 12:30, 2 and 4; and weekday showtimes are 10, noon and 3.

A bonus to the week is that your general admission ticket includes access to all permanent exhibits as well as a showtime for Rainforest Experience, plus entrance to the current Giant Insects exhibit (available through May 22)!

Tickets are $16 for adults, $15 for youth (ages 13–18) and seniors (60 and over), $14 for children (2–12), and $4 for members. This is a fabulous deal available only through the Exploreum box office. Choose to add an IMAX movie (Bugs: A Rainforest Adventure or Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance) to complete an amazing package that will have everyone exclaiming “Wow!” many times throughout the day.

You’ll find the Exploreum at 65 Government Street in downtown Mobile (Exit 26B from Interstate 10); the shows will be held at Mardi Gras Park at the corner of Government and Royal streets. Call 251-208-6873 or 877-625-4FUN for further information.

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Tags: Alabama, animals, destination, endangered species, exhibit, Exploreum Science Center, family, Gulf Coast, Mobile

Mudbug Meals and Cricket Spitting Contests

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

While Mobile may not be exactly in our backyard, it’s still in our neighborhood. And because Mobile is home to something as terrific as the Gulf Coast Exploreum, we encourage you to take a few hours during your island stay to explore The Port City and sneak in some education wrapped in a package of experiential fun.

Crawfish in the Courtyard, Gulf Coast Exploreum, Mobile, Gulf Shores, Alabama

View, learn about and even eat some of Nature's little critters at the Crawfish in the Courtyard benefit for the Gulf Coast Exploreum.

The ideal opportunity exists with the Crawfish in the Courtyard event this Thursday, March 31, 2011, starting at 6:00 p.m. The $20 advance tickets ($25 at the door) benefit the Exploreum’s Discover Science program that provides engaging educational experiences to underserved children.

You will enjoy all-you-can-eat crawfish, jambalaya, two adult beverages (yes, you must be 21 or older to attend), entry into the exhibit hall as well as the fascinating Giant Insects exhibit, an IMAX film, and live music provided by two popular local acts.

When you are not walking through the exhibits or eating your meal, bid on the many wonderful items in the silent auction. And join in with cheering and laughter during the Cricket Spitting contest. (That alone should make this a don’t-miss evening!)

For details, call 877-625-4FUN. And for an evening of fun, make plans now to make your appearance at 65 Government Street in Mobile for Crawfish in the Courtyard.

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Black Friday Deal: Hangout Music Fest

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

Black Friday. Love it or hate it, it has become the official kick-off of the holiday shopping season. It’s the day when we shift from the delicious Thanksgiving feast and time with family and friends to Christmas and the fun of choosing the best gifts for family and friends.

Grab this amazing deal on Black Friday: Purchase 3-day passes to The Hangout Beach Music Festival (May 20–22, 2011 in Gulf Shores, Alabama) for just $50!

For many, music-related gifts will play a large role. Others may wish to give a gift that will create memories, possibly even including travel. But we want you to know of a terrific gift that would include music and memories PLUS guide you to it at a tremendous bargain price. Yes, we’d like to help you make your recipient (and you) dance with joy, not just on Christmas, but also next spring.

Only on Black Friday can you get this amazing deal, so here’s the scoop:

* A limited supply of discounted 3-day passes to The Hangout Beach Music Festival (May 20–22, 2011) will be available on Friday, November 26, 2010, and only while supplies last.

* A 3-day pass is valued at $174, but on Black Friday, you can get yours for just $50!

* Passes must be purchased in person at

— The Hangout in Gulf Shores, beginning at 8:00 a.m.

— Private Gallery at Tanger Outlet Center in Foley, beginning at midnight

— Private Gallery at Eastern Shore Center in Spanish Fort, beginning at 6:00 a.m.

— Private Gallery at SanRoc Cay in Orange Beach, beginning at 8:00 a.m.

— Private Gallery at Legacy Village of Springhill in Mobile, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

— Private Gallery in downtown Fairhope, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

* Pass purchase is limited to 4 per person; children younger than 10 years old do not require a ticket.

Visit the website of Meyer Real Estate for details on this Black Friday deal as well as the festival itself. The 2011 lineup has not yet been announced, but you will see who played in 2010 and why the event was such a success in its first year.

Who needs Santa this year? You know the very best gift for anyone’s stocking is available Black Friday. Ready, set, SHOP for tickets to the best music experience on the beach!

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Wednesdays in July at Bellingrath

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Wednesdays in July don’t have to be the dull “hump day” of the week. Not when you visit Bellingrath Gardens and Home.

Visit Bellingrath Gardens & Home on Wednesdays in July for special activities.

On July 21, from 10:00 a.m. until noon, Bellingrath is taking the opportunity to celebrate Ice Cream Month. Thanks to some assistance from Blue Bell Ice Cream, the whole family can enjoy games, activities and, of course, ice cream.

The July 28 offering will supply food for the curious brain as Tom McGehee gives a special presentation regarding the interior and exterior architectural features of the famed 1935 English Renaissance home. The program is scheduled for 10:30–11:30, allowing plenty of time afterward to enjoy lunch and meander through the beautiful gardens during the afternoon

Bellingrath Gardens and Home is located in Theodore, just south of Mobile. Wear your walking shoes, and be sure to take your camera to capture the beautiful summer roses!

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Tags: Alabama, architecture, Bellingrath Gardens and Home, Blue Bell, destination, English Renaissance, family, Gulf Coast, Gulf Shores, History, house, ice cream, Mobile, Theodore

Pillars of Mobile: Greek Revival Era

Friday, January 1st, 2010

Pillars of the Community—Mobile’s Greek Revival Movement.

In a literal and figurative manner, the pillars of Mobile form both the backdrop and the forefront of this current exhibit at The Museum of Mobile.

As a partner exhibition to John Sledge’s newest book, The Pillared City—Greek Revival Mobile, you’ll find engaging stories about the people behind Mobile’s columned architecture of the early 1800s.

Once considered a fortified colonial town, Mobile pushed forward to become a modern American city. The book’s author, an architectural historian with the Mobile Historic Development Commission, shares his passion for the buildings of the era through the lives of the people who made them possible. The buildings take on an almost human quality, allowing museum visitors to actually feel the city come to life.

The Pillars of the Community exhibit is now in its last few days, closing on Sunday, January 10, 2010. The Museum of Mobile, located at 111 S. Royal Street in downtown Mobile, is open Monday through Saturday 9–5 and Sunday 1–5. Admission is just $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for students, and free to those under 6.

Plan now to attend—you’ll never see Mobile through the same eyes once you experience this enlightening exhibit.

Make a visit to Mobile part of your beach vacation when you stay with Meyer Real Estate. Take advantage of the specials and hot deals to enjoy the best prices and the greatest variety of beach accommodations year-round.

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