311 CONCERT - FRIDAY - $20 TICKETS!

311 with Hinder at Theory of a Deadman
Friday, May 8th at 7:30 pm
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With 8.3 million units sold in the U.S. and 5 albums to reach the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top 200 Sales Chart, 311 will bring their unique sound, mixing rock, reggae & hip-hop, and balance of hard rocking songs and melodic gems to The Amphitheater at The Wharf on Friday May 8th as part of the Pepsi Star series.

After years of consistent touring, 311 has developed a reputation as one of the most influential and most entertaining live bands in the U.S. 311 has had 7 singles reach the Top 10 on Billboard’s Modern Rock Chart including the #1 singles “Down,” “Love Song” & “Don’t Tread On Me” along with “Amber,” “All Mixed Up,” “Come Original” and “Creatures For A While.”

Joining 311 on the stage Friday night is two wildly popular bands, Hinder and Theory of a Dead Man. Hinder, who combines raw riffs with big hooks and vocal harmonies and claim a triple platinum debut album Extreme Behavior. Theory of a Dead Man’s “Bad Girlfriend” is still climbing the rock and top 100 charts in the US and Canada, and their new single “Hate My Life” has showed tremendous popularity.

Tickets for this concert are on sale now online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000, or at The Amphitheater Box Office Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or at The Dock Store at The Marina. Tickets purchased at The Wharf outlets will incur no Ticketmaster fees.

LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER!

Get your purple, green and gold out because it’s Mardi Gras Time for Orange Beach!

And, I can’t think of a better way to start the season off right than at The Conference Center at The Wharf, which was opened last night with The Mystical Order of Mirams Goddess of The Seas 2009 Mardi Gras Ball. Over 300 people enjoyed the Rockin’ Moroccan Nights with their Queen Dana Day and Emblem Virginia Lynn at this new complex at The Wharf. Accompanied by a setting of extravagant Moroccan decorations, Vince Vance and the Andy Smith Band entertained the Gulf Coast guests for their 3rd annual ball. Doors opened at seven o’clock that evening and the Tableau was held at eight. What a spectacular first night at The Conference Center at The Wharf!

The Mardi Gras celebration does not stop there. Kicking off Saturday night at 8 p.m., The Mystics of Pleasure will have their ball at The Conference Center at The Wharf as well. Their “Nine is Fine” Masquerade Ball is the MOP’s ninth Mardi Gras celebration as the largest society on Pleasure Island, and the only society that parades and has its grand ball on the same night!

The Wharf is also celebrating Joe Cain Day this upcoming Sunday, February 22nd. During the onset of Civil War, Mardi Gras celebrations on the gulf coast came to an abrupt halt. In 1866, Joseph Cain paraded down the streets of Mobile to bring Mardi Gras celebration back to the Gulf Coast, and his successful ambition to revive the surrounding cities is observed each year on the Sunday before Mardi Gras Day, dubbed Joe Cain Day. Participating retailers and restaurants are offering raffle tickets for a chance to win an $800 prize pack from The Wharf. Everyone that comes to The Wharf will receive raffle tickets at any of the participating stores, bars, and restaurants with each purchase. The more stores you visit, the more chances you have to win! Participating retailers and restaurants include: Big Easy, Distinctive Kitchens, Fish on A Dish, Frick-n-Frac, Ginny Lane, Guy Harvey, Fusion Spa, Johnny Rockets, Live Bait, Ooh La La, Our Cigar Bar, Papa’s Pizza, Pensacola Blues, Rafters, Sand Dollar Lifestyles, Sassy Britches, Tropic Sol and Villaggio. The drawing for the grand prize winner with be held at 7 p.m. at Palm Plaza at The Wharf. Check out all of these participating tenets for promotions and specials all day, starting at 1 p.m.

GREAT LIVE MUSIC!

And speaking of a good time, The Amphitheater is rolling in some great entertainment for the rest of the year! Thousands jumped at the tickets this past Saturday as the tickets for Kenny Chesney went on sale. Contrary to rumors, there still are tickets BUT NOT MANY! So HURRY UP AND GET THEM BEFORE ITS TOO LATE! If you miss out, The Wharf Rental Management Company has a block of tickets that are available to purchase when you rent a condo for the weekend! Don't miss out on this incredible concert experience!

But wait—there’s more! Don’t forget you can still reserve a spot to experience the most exciting lineup ever at The Amphitheater at The Wharf with a view from the premium box seat program. This program offers box seating for THE concerts of the year on the Gulf Coast (including Kenny Chesney), the ability to purchase additional tickets for most concerts before anyone else, close and convenient parking for the show, access to VIP pre-parties, and personal wait service for your box! Boxes are perfect for entertaining guests and VIPs, rewarding your employees, or even enjoying the concert experience with your friends and family. Boxes have from x to x number of seats in each box. Reserve your spot to see your favorite acts with guaranteed seating to all of the 2009 Pepsi Star Series Concerts including the following upcoming acts and the many more that will soon be announced:

SAT MAR 14 COREY SMITH
With Special Guest: Rhett Akins

FRI APR 17 WIDESPREAD PANIC
With Special Guests: Keller Williams & Pretty Lights

SAT APR 18 WIDESPREAD PANIC
With Special Guests: North Mississippi Allstars & Pretty Lights

SUN APR 19 WIDESPREAD PANIC
With Special Guests: The Avett Brothers & DJ J-Boogie

FRI MAY 8 311
With Special Guests: Hinder & Theory of a Deadman

FRI MAY 15 SUGARLAND
With Special Guests Billy Currington and Matt Nathanson

SAT JUL 4 MONTGOMERY GENTRY

THUR AUG 6 KENNY CHESNEY
With Special Guests: Miranda Lambert & Lady Antebellum

SPRING AND SUMMER ARE IN THE AIR!

If you aren’t exhausted yet from our lineup of events and specials here at The Wharf, check out our Spring Break and 4th of July Plans. They will be sure to knock your socks off. For the week of March 15-21, The Wharf is hosting a Spring Break Boardwalk Concert Series – and best of all, it’s F-R-E-E! Spend your spring break 2009 with The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL. With deals on rentals, the best shopping and dining on the Island, nightlife and CONCERTS AND EVENTS ALL WEEK LONG -- where else would you want to stay?

March 14th - Corey Smith with special guest Rhett Akins - tickets only $20

March 15th - Adam Holt - Boardwalk Concert Series - FREE!

March 16th - The Relics- Boardwalk Concert Series - FREE!

March 17th - St. Patty's Day at The Wharf - Boardwalk Concert Series - FREE!

March 18th - Adam Holt - Boardwalk Concert Series - FREE!

March 19th -Wes Loper- Boardwalk Concert Series - FREE!

March 20th - Jason Justice and The Hung Jury - Boardwalk Concert Series - FREE!

March 21st - A Free Boardwalk Concert to be announced soon!

March 22nd - LA Corvette Show

The 4th of July will also be a blast with Montgomery Gentry in concert, a firework spectacular to celebrate Independence Day, family activities on Main Street all day, and there’s rumors of a hot-dog eating contest? Make your condominium reservations now so you can don’t miss out on all the fun! Check back for updated lists of events going on all summer long at The Wharf!

Major Concert Announcement at The Wharf

Widespread Panic will appear live at The Amphitheater at The Wharf Friday April 17th, Saturday April 18th and Sunday April 19th as part of the Pepsi Star Series.

Opening acts include Friday April 17th with Keller Williams, Saturday April 18th with North Mississippi Allstars, and Sunday April 19th with The Avett Brothers.

Showtime is set for 7 p.m and tickets go on sale February 7th at 10 a.m. online through Ticketmaster, charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000 or purchase tickets at The Wharf at The Amphitheater Box Office or the Dock Store at The Marina.

Spring Break ‘09 Fever Hits The Wharf with Corey Smith

Spring Break fever hits Orange Beach with the announcement of Corey Smith appearing live at The Amphitheater at The Wharf Saturday, March 14th as part of the Pepsi Star Series. The Wharf, taking on its mission to offer something for everyone this season, knows that distinctive musical flair combined with Smith’s pensive, well-crafted lyrics and soulful Southern voice will kick off the best Spring Break yet!



Smith describes his innovate musical talent as a little of everything. “I like to think my songs reflect the variety of musical styles that have impacted my life in Georgia,” Smith said. “Gospel, country, blues, rock, hip-hop – strands of all these are there.” His album Undertones birthed the college anthem “Twenty-One”, and his hit “I’m Not Gonna’ Cry” was chosen by over 200 schools as their graduation anthem in 2007. Other popular songs such as “Carolina” and “If I Could Do It Again” maintain the honest, emotional connection of Corey Smith and his fans. His most recent album The Good Life shows the maturation of this artist, awarding him respect and appreciation from all ages.

Rhett Akins will perform with Corey Smith. From well known hits “That Ain’t My Truck,” “She Said Yes” and his #1 single “Don’t Get Me Started” to his current success in songwriting including “Put A Girl in It,” “Home Sweet Home” and “Country Song,” Rhett’s emotionally honest communication and warm evocative voice will connect to his Spring Break audience to hallmark this year’s activities at The Wharf.

Every age of Spring Break visitors to The Wharf can enjoy Corey Smith’s original strands of music genres and the rowdy, energetic tunes of Rhett Akins. General admission tickets for this concert are only $20 and will go on sale Saturday, January 31st! Tickets are available through TicketMaster online or charge by phone at 1-866-448-7849. Tickets are also available at The Wharf at The Amphitheater Box Office Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets purchased at The Wharf outlets will incur no Ticketmaster fees.

Watch for more information on Spring Break ‘09 as well as announcements of upcoming concerts at The Amphitheater at The Wharf by visiting www.TheWharfAL.com or text the word ‘WHARF’ to TEXT ME (839863) for all Wharf events.

What A Weekend!

What a weekend!

The Pleasure Island Christmas Parade was a HUGE success. So many smiling faces from the community came to watch performers march down Wharf Parkway and Main Street, catch candy and Christmas memoirs, sing-a-long with bands and music, and even to wave at good ol’ St. Nick! The day was filled with delight and surprises, even from the sky—as soon as the parade started down Wharf Parkway, it began to snow!

With the beautiful weather, the crowds of people stayed around even after the parade had finished to count their candy, chat with friends old and new, and grab a bite to eat before they left.

After the parade, we had musical entertainment from the Starlight Theater group, Cary Laine performed at Palm Plaza, and Santa even stayed for free pictures.

Later that night, I enjoyed the whimsical sights and sounds of the Nautical Night of Lights Parade on the Intercoastal Waterway.


We had a perfect view of all the decorated boats that paraded by The Marina at The Wharf on their route, with the boats passing by a little after 6. It was truly a beautiful sight, and while here, people could watch from the privacy of their own condo or while enjoying a meal at one of our 15 restaurants! This was the perfect place to watch them.


Two parades in one day really gets everyone in the Christmas spirit. Speaking of Christmas spirit, it won’t be too long until you’ll need all of your Christmas presents. For those of you that are last minutes shoppers, come to any of our retailers for a nice surprise for your loved ones or even get a gift certificate from one of our fine restaurants! You can find something for everyone on your list with over 45 stores in one convenient location at the largest shopping center on The Island, and in turn, you can give back to The Island by keeping your tax dollar revenue from shopping local when you shop at The Wharf.

The Wharf’s Christmas festivities are not complete yet though. We still have Santa taking FREE pictures next Saturday, and have Christmas music this Thursday. And, I’ve noticed that it always seems to snow from 5 to 6 in the evenings here. Maybe you should come check it out!

Don’t forget to be making plans for our New Years Block Party! With John Stone and Crystal Clear, it will be sensational! Keep checking back for more updates on our New Year's Plans.

Four Days Until The Pleasure Island Christmas Parade

In four days, I will host the first Pleasure Island Christmas Parade for the Orange Beach and Gulf Shores area – and I’m super excited about this event!

In four days, we are hosting the first Pleasure Island Christmas Parade for the Orange Beach and Gulf Shores area (That’s this Saturday, December 13) – and I’m super excited about this event!

Come watch your friends from the City of Orange Beach, Sheriffs, Orange Beach Fire Department, Foley Drum Line, Pride of Pleasure Island Band, Orange Beach Elementary, Church groups, members of the Lions Club and Kiwanis, and even Mardi Gras groups as they parade down Main Street on Saturday. There will be floats, music, and even Santa!

Any last minute volunteers would be appreciated. If you are interested, please contact Lesley Dethloff at 251.224.1012.

After the parade, stick around for free pictures with Santa, sponsored by Pen Air Credit Union. Also, listen to the Starlight Theater Group at Palm Plaza. It will be music to your ears!

Later in the evening, you can also enjoy the Nautical Night of Lights Parade. You’ll have a great view from our Marina as these decorated boats pass by on the Intercoastal. So hang out and grab something to eat at one of our 15 restaurants, and enjoy this event!

While we are on the subject of the holidays, I would like to encourage you to shop the Island first for all of your gift giving needs, as well as your dining and entertainment options. When you think about it, anything you spend here at The Wharf or on the Island in turn gives your community tax dollars. These tax dollars provide necessary funding for police, fire divisions and public works for our area. Shop the Island First, at the largest shopping center on the Island and support your local community.

Hope to see you here on Saturday! Just go ahead and plan on staying all day!

Last Concert of the Season!

Well, it’s a bittersweet moment for me. Today marks the end of The Amphitheater at The Wharf’s year with the last concert of the season for 2008, which is sad for patrons and staff members alike. However, it gives me the opportunity to enjoy one last concert of the musical talent of 3 Doors Down, Switchfoot, and American Bang --- I guess you can say we are going out with a bang! We will be rocking on the Island all night!

And why wouldn’t we be excited? 3 Doors Down decade plus ascension holds claim to 13 million albums sold, 3 multiplatinum albums, six #1 hits, multiple Billboard and countless other awards. Switchfoot has had #1 songs on Billboard and Christian charts, and even a Grammy nomination for “Learning to Breathe”. In 2002, the popular movie A Walk To Remember featured with several tracks on the gold selling album. Their recent album "The Beautiful Letdown" sold over 2,000,000 copies and boasted the smash hits "Dare You To Move" and "Meant To Live.” American Bang, who will hit The Amphitheater stage first, released a new hit October 23 for music fans across the country to experience what this up and coming quartet’s sizeable grass-roots following has know since 2005. American Bang built up a grass-roots audience playing locally, earning a reputation for their high-energy, no-holds-barred live shows.

The end of the season allows time to reflect on the year. And to think back --- wow! I have met some of the biggest names in music, rookies as well as legends, including Alan Jackson, Sugarland, BB King, Willie Nelson, Kid Rock, The Allman Brothers, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Taylor Swift, Widespread Panic, Heart and Journey. To think all of these great names have stood on the stage is humbling and exhilarating at the same time. And what about next year! How many great concerts will The Amphitheater stage host in 2009? When is the first concert? Rumors seem to be circulating that some very big names are promising!

I can’t wait to see what the 2009 season holds in store for The Amphitheater.

But for now, I’m getting ready for the New Year’s Block Party with John Stone and Crystal Clear. Should be a rocking good time!