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February 1st through February 13th Mardi Gras- ( Mobile , AL ) Mobile is not only recognized as the location of the first-known American Mardi Gras celebration in 1703 ( yes , even before New Orleans ), but also as home to " America ' s Family Mardi Gras " delighting both young and old from around town and across the nation . This magnificent celebration lasts over two and a half weeks and concludes on Fat Tuesday , the day before Lent . For weeks , the streets of downtown Mobile are filled with the sights and sounds of live marching bands , brilliantly colored floats and , of course , teeming crowds of parade-goers . The floats are glowing spectacles manned by masked riders festooned in satin and sequins , and armed with crowd-pleasing " throws " such as beads , MoonPies , doubloons and candy . Mardi Gras must be experienced to be fully understood , and Mobile is the perfect place . Visit mobile . org for schedule and location of the parades .
February 6th - Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce 27th Annual Spotlight on Business Admission charged . Dothan Civic Center . More than 85 businesses ranging from restaurants to landscaping , home heating to consultants , health care to financial services will be on hand showcasing their products and services to the community . 3-7 p . m 334-792-5138 . www . dothan . com .
February 10th - The Heart Behind the Music - ( Troy , AL ) " The Heart Behind The Music " has been bringing to the stage some of the world ' s best singers and songwriters who share the meaning and ... music behind their hit songs . This show provides an up close , and personal insight into some of the greatest music ever written , and this inspiring event will feature Teddy Gentry , Linda Davis , and Marty Raybon singing and telling the stories behind their greatest hits . d performances by some of the music industry ' s most talented musicians .
February 13th , MJ Live - A Michael Jackson Tribute Concert- ( Enterprise , AL ) Wow ! Awesome ! Michael Jackson wasn ’ t merely the biggest pop star of his era , shaping the sound and style of the 70 ’ s and 80 ’ s ; he was one of the defining stars of the 20th century , a musician who changed American culture . Relive the energy , excitement , spectacle and pure joy of legendary superstar Michael Jackson and his music as portrayed by Jalles Franca . Jalles Franca looks like , sounds like and dances like the great MJ ! Franca changes from glitzy jackets to torn collar white T-shirts to deliver some of Michael ’ s famous songs . The show is high energy and gets the crowd involved Call Coffee County Arts Alliance at 334.406.2787 for information .
February 14th , - SAMC ' s 2nd Cup of Coffee- ( Dothan , AL ) Southeast Alabama Medical Center , Terrace Cafeteria , 1108 Ross Clark Circle , Dothan . SAMC ' s 2nd Cup of Coffee meetings the second Wednesday of each month inside the hospital ' s Terrace Cafeteria at 9:30 a . m . 2nd Cup of Coffee in a component of SAMC ’ s Senior Discovery Program . For more information , contact SAMC Media Coordinator Steve Pearce at ( 334 ) 793-8107 or via email at spearce @ samc . org .
February 22nd , - Houston County Republican Women ' s Meeting- ( Dothan , AL ) The Houston County Republican Women hold monthly meetings the fourth Thursday of each month . Meetings include a scheduled guest speakers , lunch at 11:30 a . m . ($ 10 / person ) and the program at noon . All are invited to attend the meetings . Reservations are required the Tuesday before the meeting date . To make your reservation , or for more information about the organization and how you can become a member , e-mail hcrw @ live . com .