City of Mobile
The History Museum of Mobile has announced “Hubble Space Telescope: New Views from the Universe,” a 2,200-ft2 exhibit featuring a scale model of the Hubble Space Telescope and several satellite units that will not only provide viewers with a hands-on experience with the same technology that allows Hubble to gaze at distant galaxies, but also…
Andy’s Music in Mobile has once again been named one of the Top 100 musical instrument retailers in the U.S. by the National Association of Music Merchants. Andy’s has received this national award 11 times since 2011. This annual award honors music retailers that demonstrate exceptional commitment to their stores, neighborhoods and customers and share…
The City of Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) has received “Internationally Accredited Agency” status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) for meeting the criteria established through CFAI’s voluntary self-assessment and accreditation program. The department is one of more than 300 agencies to achieve the status. It also became the ninth fire department in the…
Mobile’s first LEGO convention, the Mobile Brick Convention, is scheduled for September 9-10 at the Mobile Civic Center. Organizer ASM Global said a Brick Convention “brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of building and experiences together in one activity-and-entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests.”…
The University of Mobile (UM) has announced the seventh annual Alabama School of the Arts Piano Festival, a yearlong series of masterclasses and workshops, recitals by guest artists and faculty, and special performances by university students and UM’s piano ensemble. This year, there are workshops and masterclasses with international artists and educators from countries including…
Signs in the window of the building at 362 Dauphin Street Suite 100, at the corner of Dauphin and Franklin streets, indicate the arrival of a new ice cream and milkshake business in Downtown Mobile, Downtown Mobile Today reported. According to the company’s website, “Buzzed Bull Creamery harnesses the power of liquid nitrogen…. We hand-craft…
The Boys and Girls Club of South Alabama will host the 32nd Annual Mayors’ Cup Golf Tournament presented by Lexus of Mobile at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Magnolia Grove in Mobile on October 6. Magnolia Grove features creeks, marshland and lakes, with each of the 54 holes carved through indigenous hardwood and…
Dr. Kelley Ponder has been named executive director of Restore Mobile. Ponder comes to the nonprofit after working 25 years in nonprofits in New Orleans. There, she worked on several research projects throughout the city that addressed poverty and public health issues in low-income communities, particularly the Lower Ninth Ward. A native of Fairhope, Ponder…
The Hiller Cos., headquartered in Mobile, has acquired Chester, Virginia-based Fire Defense Services, Inc. “The leaders and employees at Fire Defense Services bring over 30 years of experience and deep capabilities in fire suppression, fire alarm, and monitoring systems and services,” Hiller said. “Hiller is excited to gain the team’s experience, knowledge and deep expertise…
The Admiral Hotel in Mobile has begun a property-wide renovation set for completion in early 2024, according to Charleston-based Avocet Hospitality, which purchased the hotel in June 2022 for a reported $21 million, AL.com reports. Additionally, Terell Ham, who has been with Avocet Hospitality since 2014, has been appointed general manager of the hotel and…
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