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Pelham "Pat" Pearce, Executive Director, Eastern Shore Art Center, Fairhope

Pat Pearce is bringing fresh energy and new opportunities to the Eastern Shore Art Center! Learn how he plans to connect Baldwin County’s growing communities with visual and performing arts for all ages.
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Katia Garza and the Mobile Ballet

Mobile Ballet Artistic Director Katia Garza is known for her demanding approach and high expectations from her dancers. She believes that certain traits are essential for success in the world of ballet and beyond, and she instills these values in her performers.
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Mah Jongg: A Scenic 98 Coastal Sensation!

Mah Jongg is taking South Alabama by storm! But here’s the thing—it’s not exactly a new craze. This tile game, which can be traced back to China in the early 19th century, has a rich history. In fact, Confucius is credited with inventing it. His aim? To teach students discipline, strategy, and calculation.
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Ace Gonzales and the Lost Republic by W.J. Speed

If you’ve ever read James Lee Burke and enjoyed the escapades of Dave Robicheaux, and his cast of entertaining characters, you might want to meet Ace Gonzalez. Ace is the main character of a recent book release, The Lost Republic by Woody Speed, or W.J. Speed, his pen name.
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Fairhope Film Festival Announces New Executive Director

One of the best things about Fairhope is that it has a Film Festival. Like the Sundance Festival, Tribeca, South by Southwest, and many others, the Fairhope Film Festival, held on the second weekend in November, features forty of the best films. This year will be the thirteenth annual event, and a new Executive Director will be at the helm. 
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Abi Waller, Artist, Fairhope

We are fortunate to have so many Scenic 98 Coastal communities that host monthly Friday evening art walks, showcasing our talented local artists. In Fairhope, it’s the First Friday Art Walk downtown. It kicks off a new month of good times and serves as a big block party, with galleries open, and bands playing, with an opportunity to visit with friends or take the family out for a free, fun evening.
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Evans Davis and his Oakwood Art

A small shop along a shady lane off Twin Beech Road is where Evans Davis is happy to spend most of his time. Other than playing music, there’s not much he’d rather be doing than finding new uses for old wood.
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Our Revealing Q&A with The Fairhope Inquisitor

Have you ever been fooled by The Fairhope Inquisitor? Lots of people have over the last seven years, and it could very well be happening again right this moment.