Posted on 31 August 2010
Last night I logged into Facebook to find this on my news feed: I AM AN UN-APOLOGETIC AMERICAN: “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands; one nation under GOD indivisible with liberty and justice for all.” I grew up reciting this every morning in school; it is [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 31 August 2010
From Jada Entertainment, JBD Productions, Full Time Hustle, L Boogie, and Fullmoon. (Cameo by TQ) “36608…Alabama’s got a movement right now. Hope you guys are really ready… It’s really time for us to shine…especially the city of Mobile.” L-Boogie Myspace: L-Boogie “LB” L. Campbell P.K.A (Professionally Known As) LB grew up in Stockton AL was born into a family of [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 31 August 2010
Eddie Curran will be giving presentations with Q&A Wednesday and Thursday 9/1-2 at Carpe Diem. Both from 7 p.m. to 8-ish and free. Wednesday: The Use of Investigative Techniques and Public Records in Building the Stories Siegelman Couldn’t Deny. Thursday: The New York Times Couldn’t Find Alabama with a Map: Corruption… in Alabama from Siegelman to [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 30 August 2010
“Last week I was in Mobile, Alabama — very glad to be here. There are mutants in Mobile. They got social mutants. They got rednecks wanting to be yuppies, couldn’t quite make that crossover. Bought BMWs, put mud-tires on ‘em. Know what I’m talking about? Porsches with rifle-racks. Deep-fried sushi. Just glad to be talking [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 30 August 2010
Filmmaker Margaret Broach’s video for “Wake Up” by Pensacola’s The Man Band Continue Reading
Posted on 30 August 2010
Join M2B as they visit with owner Doris Bastiansen and crew, of New Orleans French Quarter Pub THE KERRY. Learn how these unrelenting torchbearers of tradition single-handedly helped keep the music alive in New Orleans, post Hurricane Katrina. Continue Reading
Posted on 29 August 2010
Mobile’s 2nd Annual Ass-Kickin’ Contest was held Sunday August 29 at MaGhee’s Grill on the Hill. Last year the contest was started, according to promotional material, when friends of a “man with several needs” gathered to arrange assistance and decided “he needs a good swift kick in the ass!” “A fundraiser was arranged which included an ass-kicking contest, [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 29 August 2010
The Greater Mobile Arts Awards to be presented at 6:30pm September 10 at the LoDa Artwalk in Cathedral Square. Who are the winners? Artist: Wanda Sullivan Ms. Sullivan has a B.F.A. in painting from the University of South Alabama and M.F.A. in painting from the University of Mississippi. She has taught at Spring Hill College since 2007 [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 29 August 2010
A few weeks ago, I bought myself my very first laptop. Its not any laptop, its actually a netbook, meaning it is teeny tiny. I can actually fit it in my purse! So the night I bought it, I looked for a case, but wasn’t happy with any of my options. That’s when I decided [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 29 August 2010
an alternative to being cremated and put in some gaudy vase when you pass. Get your ashes pressed into vinyl! Continue Reading
Posted on 29 August 2010
!America's Most Bestest Comic Strip! Continue Reading
Posted on 28 August 2010
Heath Underwood of El Cantador on “The Mod Mobilian Show” 8-26-2010 Interviewed by Miss Emily Hayes Continue Reading
Posted on 28 August 2010
Play: The Full Monty Book: Terrence McNally; music and lyrics; David Yazbek; director: Jim Faust. Joe Jefferson Playhouse (11 S Carlen St) Adults/ $20; senior citizens and military/ $15; students/ $10. 251-471-1534. Also: Sat 8 PM; Sun 2 PM. http://www.joejeffersonplayers.com/ Continue Reading
Posted on 28 August 2010
13th Annual Dauphin Street Beer Festival Saturday, Aug 28, 2010 6–9 p.m Tickets are $20 Sample over 90 different microbrews and imports from all over the world. Including several new high-gravity beers to sample throughout the festival. You may purchase ticket at any of the participating bars listed below. For more information, call 208-7540. OK Bicycle Shop, Liquid Lounge, Blind [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 28 August 2010
Azure Ray featuring James Husband (Of Montreal) / Dead Fingers - Alabama Music Box Tue, Oct 12 Continue Reading
Posted on 27 August 2010
Read the full story at Chip Drago’s Mobile Bay Times “Now that Kyser has met the Lord, he can have some idea of how I felt at Brookwood Hospital on that cold December morning twenty three years ago when the nurse handed him to me. I miss him dearly.” Continue Reading
Posted on 27 August 2010
BayFest announced today that T.I., Tonic and Saving Abel have been added to the lineup for the 2010 festival, which takes place in downtown Mobile October 1-3. Continue Reading
Posted on 27 August 2010
Mud ain’t all I smell By Kevin Lee Mobile Bay’s brown waves are thanks to the tons of silt rolling through the delta each year, but if you’re familiar with our history, you’d know the dirt might as well be flowing from the offices of our civic leaders. Why, sleepy little Mobile? Corrupt? Just a bit. Enough that [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 27 August 2010
Harry Shearer's 'The Big Uneasy' - "Many of the places that were flooded during New Orleans were 10, 12 feet above sea level, but when an 18-foot wall of water from a badly constructed floodwall comes at you, that didn't help." Continue Reading
Posted on 26 August 2010
Bill Murray! Beginning Friday, August 27th - 6:00 and 8:30pm each evening, with additional weekend matinees at 2:00pm. Also, this week's Friday Night Fright at 11pm : The Exorcist ! You won't see a scarier movie in the theater this year, or possibly ever. Continue Reading
Posted on 26 August 2010
Every 4th Saturday on (upper) LOwer DAuphin St - Follow the yellow flags for Food, Art, Beverages August 28, 4-8pm. Continue Reading
Posted on 26 August 2010
how Folkstreams.net preserves and gives new life to documentary films about American folklore and roots cultures by streaming them on the internet Continue Reading
Posted on 25 August 2010
From the Rich campaign: Mobile, AL: After a night of celebrating Connie Hudson’s election to County Commission, Bess Rich announced her campaign for Mobile City Council District 6. The goal: continue the conservative voice of District 6. The irony: Nine years ago to the month, Connie Hudson succeeded Bess Rich as the conservative representative for District 6 and [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 25 August 2010
Some, claiming a terrorist attack, rushed for the door. Others, like Mod Vowel, won't leave a beer behind and once the brew was secured, headed for the mass exodus into Oakleigh. With the entire building evacuated and tears of joy (ok really it was the pepper spray) running down folks faces, the story came to light about the accidental pepper spraying. Continue Reading
Posted on 25 August 2010
One of the most unfortunate situations in Downtown Mobile is the struggle to maintain a brewery in the Sangrouber-Van Antwerp Building at 225 Dauphin St. The Hurricane Brewery opened in 2006 and closed its doors at the end of 2009. Before that it was Mr. Jim’s Cannon Brew Pub and the Port City Brewery. Although early reports said the Hurricane [...] Continue Reading
Posted on 24 August 2010
KULA is the Sanskrit word for 'community.' Pay What You Can - Classes Start Labor Day 2010 Continue Reading
Posted on 24 August 2010
Dale Taylor's funky jam madness returns to the net and the 92 Zew... Continue Reading
Posted on 23 August 2010
Tonight's show salutes Ramsey Lewis and will feature the talents of pianist Chris Saunders, drummer Jimmy Roebuck, bassist JoJo Morris and horn player Larry Carter. Jambalaya Dinner! Continue Reading
Posted on 23 August 2010
Filmmaker retools 'If God Is Willing' to include devastating BP oil spill Continue Reading
Posted on 23 August 2010
"What's a double dip? No one really knows." - CNN Continue Reading
