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Nov 21 SECOND SHOWING: NUDES IN NOVEMBER

Interpretations of the human form through paintings, photography, sketches and sculpture by artists including Barbara Casey, Karen Cassidy, Brian Catlin, Mary Emily Davidson, Pat Hayes, Jeff Byrd, Margaret Warren and Ann Pearce. Breast cancer benefit to support the American Cancer Society. 3 - 6 PM. Blue Velvet Studio (709 Dauphin St, #2) Free. artsculture
Contact: 850-375-4481/ www.bluevelvetstudio.org


Nov 21 THE PAINTED MARKET

Local artists selling paintings of fruit, veggies and all things that celebrate the hardworking farmers and artisans of area. 8 AM - 2 PM. The Paper Wasp (306 Dauphin St)
Contact: 251-648-2058


Nov 21 CENTRAL WEEKEND 2009 THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE

Parade route starts from Dunbar Magnet School for Creative and Performing Arts. Turning right onto Dearborn Street, left onto Congress Street, Right onto Broad Street, left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Ave., to Baker-Gaines Central Campus. Marching bands from local High Schools and the City of Mobile Recreation Department will be featured participants in the parade. Bring your kids to meet Santa Claus note: Buses and Bands disband in the rear parking lot of central campus on Basil and Ryland’s lane. Location: PARADE ASSEMBLES AT THE DUNBAR SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Start/End Time: 9:00AM, 1:00PM
Contact: Diane Cameron-518-1262 or usaartistobenin@aol.com


Nov 21 HOLIDAY MARKET

Original work by local artists, including jewelry, pottery, paintings and glass art; most items under $50. Sat, 10 AM - 4 PM; Sun, 1 - 4 PM. Eastern Shore Art Center (401 Oak St, Fairhope) Free.
Contact: 251-928-2228/ www.esartcenter.com


Nov 21 US AIRMEN OF NOTE

7 PM. Baldwin County Coliseum (Robertsdale) Free tickets available at Baldwin Co. Satellite Courthouse, Baldwin Co. Commission offices in Fairhope, Bay Minette, Robertsdale & Foley.


Nov 21 FILM: A SERIOUS MAN

(www.filminfocus.com/focusfeatures/film/a_serious_man) 6 & 8:30 PM. Crescent Theater (208 Dauphin St) Through Thu, Dec 3. 6 PM/ $7; 8:30 PM/ $9.
Contact: 251-438-2005/ www.crescenttheater.com


Nov 21 KINGDAVID'S GOSPEL CONCERT PICNIC IN THE PARK

Performance by local gospel rap artist; bring your picnic; giveaways and door prizes. 2:30 PM. Park on the corner of Government and Westwood. Free.
Contact: 256-476-1778 or 251-623-2086/ kingdavid200927@yahoo.com (David Marshall)


Nov 21 ART FROM ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

Work by students of Julie Kogon in 6th Grade Art, 7th Grade 3D Design, 8th Grade Mixed Media, and Upper School Art II. Carpe Diem Coffee and Tea Company (4072 Old Shell Rd) Through Nov 30. Mon – Sat, 6 AM - 11 PM; Sun, 7 AM - 10 PM.
Contact: 251-304-0448/ www.springhillcoffeeroasters.com


Nov 21 THE ART OF FUNCTION

Exhibition exploring the world of functional art and fine craft through glass, textiles, ceramics and handbound books by local and regional artists. 6 - 9 PM. The Paper Wasp (306 Dauphin St) Through Dec. Mon - Fri, 11 – 4; Sat & Sun, 11 - 2.
Contact: 251-648-2058


Nov 21 IRON BOWL ART, PROFESSION AND PASSION AND SHARED INSPIRATION

Art by alumni of Auburn University and the University of Alabama; art by local college art teachers; art by ESAC instructors and their students. 6 - 8 PM. Eastern Shore Art Center (401 Oak St) Through Sat, Nov 28; "Shared Inspiration" through Wed, Dec 23. Tue - Fri, 10 AM – 4 PM; Sat, 10 AM – 2 PM Free.
Contact: 251-928-2228/ www.esartcenter.com


Nov 21 PICTURING AMERICA

This exhibition brings masterpieces of American art (paintings, sculpture, architecture, fine crafts, and photography) into classrooms and libraries nationwide; a program from the National Endowment for the Humanities in cooperation with the American Library Association. University of South Alabama, Library, Third Floor Gallery. Through Fri, Dec 18. For Library hours: http://library.southalabama.edu.
Contact: 251-460-7021


Nov 21 WORKS BY MEREDITH KEITH AND FAYE EARNEST

Robertson Gallery (450 Dauphin St) Through Tue, Dec 8. Tue - Sat, 11 AM - 5 PM.
Contact: 251-433-1311/ www.robertsongallerymobile.com


Nov 21 MOSTLY WOODCUTS AND WORDS

woodcuts by John Cleverdon and poetry by Mickey Cleverdon. Sat, 3 - 5 PM. Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship (1150 Fairhope Ave) Through Sat, Jan 1.
Contact: 251-929-3207


Nov 21 JUDITH SCHNAECHTER: A RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF PERFECTION

Nine stained glass light boxes and 13 related drawings. Mobile Museum of Art (4850 Museum Dr) Through Sun, Jan 31. Mon - Sat, 10 AM - 5 PM; Sun, 1 - 5 PM. Adults/ $10; senior citizens & military/ $8; students/ $6.
Contact: 251-208-5200/ www.mobilemuseumofart.com


Nov 21 OF THIS: TWO SOUTHERN VISUAL VOICES

Works by Bernice Sims and Preston Geter, curated by Pieter Favier (assistant professor, Fine & Performing Arts, Spring Hill College) Space 301 (301 Conti St) Through Sun, Jan 3. Wed – Sat, 10 AM – 5 PM; Sun, noon – 5 PM.
Contact: 251-208-5671/ www.space301.com


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