Gulf Shore Getaway

Vacationing in the Mobile Alabama area in early May? Plan to visit the Arts Alive! open air arts festival on Saturday, May 13th, 2006.

For one amazing day in May, downtown Mobile's Cathedral Square is transformed into a participatory art showcase for artists in the Mobile area. Reminiscent of New Orleans, you'll encounter all manner of visual, performing, and written arts. The Arts Alive! festival is intended to be a hands-on affair, so take time to experience it to its fullest. You'll have the opportunity to try your hand at many of the artistic methods on display. Even the Historic Mobile Preservation Society is sponsoring a hands-on art booth on the square.

At the end of the day spend an evening with the Mobile Symphony Orchestra. Beginning at 7pm join the Mobile Symphony as they perform a free Concert Under the Stars in Cathedral Square Park. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a fine orchestral performance as a fitting end to a fantastic day of fine arts.

The Arts Alive! festival in Mobile begins at 2pm on Saturday, May 13. The Mobile Symphony Orchestra's free Concert Under the Stars begins at 7pm.