Brown Bag to Celebrate 25 Years Today

Sep 1st, 2010

This September marks the 25th anniversary of Brown Bag in Bienville. The event has become an institution for downtown dwellers on Wednesdays in the fall and spring of each year. Reminiscent of park activities in major cities across the country, Bienville Square is transformed into a hub of activity with the sounds of Jazz and Blues filling the air. Surprisingly, or not surprisingly as critics of Mobile’s event scene would say, Brown Bag attracts a good, but modest size crowd for an event held downtown at noon.

This fall’s Brown Bag in Bienville Concert Series will begin on September 1st and will continue each Wednesday through October 27th. Brown Bag is a free lunch time event held each Wednesday beginning at 11:30 a.m. and ending at 1:30 p.m.

The fall line-up includes:

Sept 1 Andrew Duhon (Singer/Songwriter from New Orleans)
Sept 8 Bay City Brass Band (Traditional Jazz/R&B)
Sept 15 Bust (Contemporary Jazz/R&B)
Sept 22 Gene Murrell (Pop Keyboard/Guitarist)
Sept 29 Jimmy Robinson (Solo Guitarist Virtuoso from New Orleans)
Oct 6 Jim Armstrong (Jazz Guitarist)
Oct 13 Faulkner State Sun Chief Jazz Band
Oct 20 Lisa Mills (Blues)
Oct 27 Excelsior Band (Traditional Jazz)

Brown Bag is a great way to enjoy your lunch in the middle of the week. Bienville Square is located in Downtown Mobile and is bordered by Dauphin St., St. Joseph St., St. Francis St. and Conception St. The event is sponsored by Catt’s Sunday Jazz Brunch on 92 ZEW, Radio Avalon, The City of Mobile, and the Original Oyster House.

For more information, contact Neighborhood and Community Services at 470-7730.