Community Calendar

Sculpting Tradition: Mardi Gras MoonPie Prop Workshop

Join Steve Mussell and a team of professional float builders, bringing over 100 years of combined expertise in float construction, prop making, and Mardi Gras artistry. This exclusive workshop offers art educators the chance to learn hands-on techniques directly from four expert instructors, receive a full curriculum to bring back to your classrooms, take home a ready-to-paint MoonPie prop sculpture, enjoy a provided lunch and collaborative learning environment.

Only 20 registration spots available!

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to bring the magic of Mardi Gras into your classroom and keep Mobile’s traditions alive for years to come. Sign-up here today: https://pci.jotform.com/form/252404132791148

Starting at 4pm, we would love to see all you beautiful Mobilians (and beyond) gather in the lobby and on the patio for pre-show refreshments (donations welcome). During this Social Hour, you'll be able to enter for two separate drawings. The first drawing is for 8 VIP Passes that include backstage access and a spot ON THE STAGE during the show! The second drawing is for the Grand Prize, which includes multiple donated items and a one-of-a-kind work of art by Tracy Hartley; specially created to commemorate the night. All proceeds from the drawings and games will go to Family Promise of Coastal Alabama, who provides temporary shelter, services and support to displaced local families in need of assistance. Please don't miss this part of the evening!
Immediately following the social hour/community gathering, patrons will be treated to a theatrical concert by Hanan Browning. In addition to a stellar band (John Hamilton IV, Tim Dennis, and Ross Graham), Special Guest Madison Bolt will be featured multiple times during the evening. Director Jake Coleman will be putting his creative touches on the show, which is sure to make this a night you do not want to miss.
**Please park on the East side of Carlen street or in the lot by Murphy High School. The event should run

The University of Mobile will welcome prospective students and their families to campus for UMobile Visit Day on Friday, Dec. 4. Students who attend a visit day and later enroll may earn a $2,000 scholarship.UMobile Visit Days give high school and transfer students a close-up look at college life at a university named in “America’s Best Christian Colleges” and “America’s 100 Best College Buys.” Visit Day includes a campus tour, academic meetings with professors, information about admission and financial aid, a visit with current students, and special performances by Center for Performing Arts ensembles.

Register for a UMobile Visit Day online at www.umobile.edu/visit or call Enrollment Services at 251.442.2222.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025
11 AM - 7 PM
WATER TOWER LIGHTING @ 5 PM
Yule Y’all Christmas Market and Spirit Sampling

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join us for our annual Christmas Market and Spirit Sampling, a festive celebration featuring over 100 vendors alongside our 153 working studios, holiday creations, delicious food, and live music—all with a spirited twist.

Take a luxurious winter stroll through our beautifully decorated grounds and halls, shop unique gifts, and savor samplings of local spirits (available on-site while supplies last). At 5 PM, gather with us for the highly anticipated lighting of the iconic water tower—a dazzling symbol of the season's joy and warmth!

Don’t miss out on this perfect day of holiday cheer. With Krampus making a special appearance and windows dressed to delight early shoppers, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Parking: $10 per car

High school
1st place $200
2nd place $100
3rd place ribbon only 1st place $200
Middle school
1st place 200
2nd place $100
3rd place ribbon only
Collegiate
1st place $500
2nd place $100
3rd place ribbon only
FAYE SHULMAN PHOTOGRAPHED JEWISH PARTISAN
RESISTANCE IN NAZI OCCUPIED POLAND.
THE EXHIBIT PICTURES OF RESISTANCE: THE WARTIME PHOTOGRAPHS OF JEWISH PARTISAN FAYE SHULMAN, CURATED BY JILL VEXLER PH.D., IS HOSTED AT THE MOBILE MUSEUM OF ART.