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“Now,
you boys don’t have to be like that. What would yo’ mamma say?”
These echoing words would bellow out of the otherwise soften spoken night watchman
of the Flora-Bama. Frank Brown departed the world in 1988, only four years after
retiring at the age of 91. However, his legend lives on through the Frank
Brown International Songwriters Festival. Spanning a two week stretch
in mid November (the 12th - 22nd), this gathering honors the music and writers
that Brown enjoyed so much. This year, the festival will celebrate its silver anniversary.
Writers of all genres and levels of success come together for this annual event.
Participating venues are scattered along the Alabama Gulf Coast from Magnolia
Springs westward to Pensacola. In its 25 years, this festival’s primary
goal has been to pay homage to Brown, who was respected by regulars.
Donning
a pair of matching revolvers, he worked the legendary bar and nighttime hangout
for an amazing 28 years. Tell your readers about the memory and music of
a man who was once featured on Paul Harvey’s syndicated radio show “The Rest of the Story.”
For more information and a complete festival schedule, visit the FBISF website.
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| Score a New Story Angle |
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In a few short years, the Pleasure Island community has seen the thriving popularity
of families who travel to compete or to watch their fathers, mothers, sons and
daughters compete in organized athletic events. This niche market within
the tourism industry blossomed into the 2007 creation of the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission, which works to bring quality
athletic events to the area. Recently, the commission has seen stellar success
in spite of the economic forecasts. Here are links to a few press releases detailing this success:
For more information, contact Kim Chapman.
The Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission will welcome these events in November:
2009 SEC Women's Soccer Championship
Date: 11/4/2009 -
11/8/2009
Orange Beach Sportsplex
Price: $5.00 adults, $3.00 children.
Youth soccer players wearing their team shirts admitted free.
Phone: 251-981-PLAY
SEC Championship action begins on Wednesday at the Orange Beach Sportsplex
and continues with Semi-Final Games Friday and the televised finals on Sunday.
Don't miss the action and the best soccer games in town.
2009
Inshore Fishing Association Redfish Tour Championship
Date: 11/6/2009
- 11/7/2009
Location: Take off and weigh-in will take place at Shucker's at
The Wharf
Contact: web
2009 Kaiser Realty Coastal Half Marathon,
5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Date: 11/28/2009
Location: Orange Beach Sportsplex
Price: Registration fees: Half Marathon $50 from 1/11/09 through 11/09/09.
5K: $20 from 1/11/09 through 11/09/09 $30 from 11/10/09 until 11/24/09. 1Mile
Fun Run: $12 from 1/11/09 through 11/09/09 $15 from 11/10/09 until 11/24/09.
Contact:
251-974-4611 or web
Come run or watch the Half Marathon or 5K Run. Both races
will begin at the Orange Beach Sportsplex, travel the winding path of the Hugh
Branyon Back Country Trail continue on the Beach Road overlooking the Gulf waters
and end at the Orange Beach Sportsplex.
For a complete listing
of upcoming athletic events, click here.
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| Other
Upcoming Events On Pleasure Island |
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In addition to the action-packed schedule of our Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission, Pleasure Island will also
be hosting the following events in November.
Make Your Own Glass
Class
Date: Every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (ending
12/19/2009)
Location: Orange Beach Art Center
Price: $20 - Ornament
Class $35 - Paperweight Class
Contact: 251-981-2787 or web
You will have the opportunity to experience hot glass.
Glass artist Joe Hobbs will demonstrate the creation of an ornament or paperweight.
You will then be able to design and create one of your own! This is a fun way
to experience glassblowing for the very first time. Come alone or with a group of friends.
The 2009 Visiting Artist & Exhibition at the Orange Beach Arts Center
presents: Call to All Artist Show: “Renew”
Date: 10/15/2009
- 11/10/2009
Location: Orange Beach Art Center
Contact: 251-981-2787
or web
This is a juried show for any artist. Each artists will
present their interpretation of the theme, renew.
For a complete listing
of upcoming leisure events, click here.
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Resources Center
Current CVB Releases
Current Sports Releases
for CVB or Sports Releases
Online media kit
Tourism statistics
V-Card
for Kim Chapman, Public Relations Manager
Visit our web sites at www.gulfshores.com
or www.orangebeach.com.
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