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FLIP SIDE LICENSE VOTE SET
A transfer-ownership application for a Lounge Retail Liquor Class I License for Flip Side Bar & Patio on Conception Street is scheduled to come before the Mobile City Council on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

The new ownership, Little Red Boot, LLC, is seeking to take over the license from the previous holder, Burly Bear, LLC, for the property located at 54 S. Conception Street in Council District 2. The business operates primarily as a lounge or bar and is not principally used for providing food.

The application, number 2025 - 5756, has already received a recommendation for approval from the City, with Councilmember Samantha Ingram (District 2) sponsoring the resolution.

Clean Background and Financial Standing

A background investigation conducted by the Mobile Police Department's Narcotics and Vice Unit found no discrepancies in the information furnished by the applicant, Little Red Boot, LLC.

The owner of the new entity is Eric Ryan Rivers. The City of Mobile Revenue Department has advised that the business license is current, and all taxes have been reported and paid. Furthermore, the Underage Drinking Coordinator for the Mobile Police Department advised that the location is currently in good standing.

The license being transferred is a Lounge Retail Liquor Class I License, which permits the sale of alcoholic beverages for both on-premises and off-premises consumption. The establishment is leased from Torquil LLC, has a building square footage of 990, and a seating capacity of 40.

If the City Council approves the resolution on November 4, the application will proceed to the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board for final consideration of the license transfer.

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WILLIAM CARROLL SENDS THANKS
“As my term on the Mobile City Council comes to an end, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for the opportunity to serve as your representative for District 2. These past four years have been an incredible journey filled with challenges, accomplishments, and the shared goal of making our community stronger,” outgoing District 2 councilman William Carroll wrote in his weekly newsletter e-mailed Friday.

“Together, we’ve worked to improve our infrastructure with new sidewalks, drainage upgrades, and street repairs that make our neighborhoods safer and more accessible. We’ve enhanced parks and public spaces so our families have places to gather and grow. And we’ve strengthened collaboration among residents, community leaders, and city departments to ensure District 2 continues to have a voice in shaping Mobile’s future.

“One of my proudest accomplishments has been helping to create Mobile’s Affordable Housing Plan, a blueprint designed to ensure that every family regardless of income, has the chance to live and thrive here. It’s a step toward a more inclusive, equitable, and forward moving city that values opportunity for all.

“While my time in office is ending, my commitment to District 2 is not. I remain deeply invested in the future of our neighborhoods and the people who make them special. I’ll continue working alongside you to build on the progress we’ve made and to keep pushing for the growth and innovation our community deserves.

“Thank you again for your trust, your partnership, and your belief in the power of progress.

Together, we’ve laid a strong foundation — and the best is still to come.”

(Pictured are Carroll, right, and Mayor Sandy Stimpson, who is also leaving office Monday)

11/01/2025

⏰ Don’t forget to fall back! Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday — set your clocks back an hour and enjoy that extra sleep! 😴🍂

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11/01/2025

TODAY IN DOWNTOWN MOBILE
📅 SATURDAY, NOV. 1, 2025
🥕 Market in the Park at Cathedral Square, 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Explore a wide variety of fresh, locally-grown produce, artisanal goods, and handcrafted items from local vendors while enjoying live entertainment in Cathedral Square. We're proud to support our community with a selection of vendors who accept SNAP benefits, making fresh, healthy options accessible to all.
🖼️ Arti Gras 2025 in DeTonti Square (254 St. Anthony St.), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This year we will feature 35+ local artists and raffle off beautiful art too. Come knock out your Christmas shopping with one of a kind original artworks. Free admission and lots of fun!
🍽️ Brunch Fest at Fort Condé Inn, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sample brunch items from Mobile Bay area restaurants and caterers. Bring a chair and listen to live music or get on your feet for dancing in the street! Shop from local merchants and get a head start on holiday shopping. General admission tickets include entry to the event, brunch bites from local restaurants, live music, games, and a fun day supporting Lifelines Counseling Services.
🧀 4th Annual Gulf Coast Mac Down at Mardi Gras Park, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. This family-friendly event will feature a mac and cheese cookoff, music, food vendors, and games for all ages. Tickets are priced at $14 for ages 6 and up, and free for ages 5 and under. The event benefits The Cookery Project, a nonprofit organization focused on tackling out-of-school hunger.
🔌 Electric Vehicle Showcase at Greer’s St. Louis Market, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Current owners of EVs will be on hand to answer questions from those interested in purchasing one.
🛍️ Mobile Vintage Market at Oyster City Mobile, 12 p.m.
Cocktails for the Coast Kickoff Party at Braided River Brewing Co., 4-8 p.m. We're hosting a free kickoff party for Alabama Coastal Foundation's 2025 Cocktails for the Coast series! We'll have beer cocktails (including a nonalcoholic option) on the menu, plus food trucks, live music from Keuler Gates, and new ACF merch. Come out and support ACF's mission to improve and protect our coastal environment.
🎸 Nanafalia LIVE at The Ice Box Bar, 6-11 p.m.
🎤 Karaoke Night at Iron Hand Brewing, 7 p.m.
Donnie Darko (2001) + Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) at The Crescent Theater, 7 & 9 p.m.
🎭 Phantom of the Opera at the Saenger Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Witness history in the making as Mobile Ballet's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA comes to life at the stunning Saenger Theatre Inspired by literary, film, and dramatic interpretations, Katia Garza's new adaptation reimagines this iconic story as a full-length ballet. Passion, mystery, and heartbreak unfold through dance as Daniel Benavides stars as the Phantom, with guest artists Zach Bennett, Kris Nobles, and Israel Rodriguez performing alongside the Mobile Ballet Company. Don't miss this groundbreaking one-night-only performance!
🎶 An Evening with Maud Lane LIVE at The Peoples Room of Mobile, 8 p.m.
🎵 The Iceman Special LIVE at The Merry Widow, 8 p.m.
🎹 Dueling Pianos LIVE at The Electric Piano Parlor, 8 p.m.
🎸 Fat Lip LIVE at Veet’s Bar, 9 p.m.
❓ (TBA) LIVE at Brickyard Dauphin Street, 10 p.m.
🎤 Karaoke at Alchemy Tavern, 10 p.m.
🎤 Late Night Karaoke at Gabriel’s Downtown, 12 a.m.

📅 SUNDAY, NOV. 2, 2025
🛍️ Maker’s Market at Nova Espresso, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Local vintage dealers, artists and makers.
🎁 Christmas Sip & Shop at Caroline's Closet in The Richards DAR House Museum, 1-4 p.m. There will be unique Christmas items that you can't find anywhere else in Mobile.
🏛️ Free First Sunday at The History Museum of Mobile, 1-5 p.m.
🐕 2nd Annual Dachshunds On Dauphin at Mo’Bay Beignet Co., 2:30-4:30 p.m. Dachshunds on Dauphin is a gathering in historic downtown Mobile to celebrate the dachshund breed and meet other dachshund lovers- Door Prizes, Raffle, We**ie Dog Races & More. Your registration fee includes a regular size beverage to enjoy while you stroll down Dauphin with your dachshund!
🎶 The Krickets Album Release Show LIVE at Callaghan’s Irish Social Club, 7 p.m.
❓ (TBA) LIVE at The Brickyard on Dauphin Street, 7 p.m.

🌀 WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
🎲 BINGO NIGHTS: Tuesday at Moe’s (7 p.m.) and B-Bob’s (9:30 & 11:30 p.m.) | Wednesday at O'Daly's (6 p.m.), Oyster City Mobile and Fairhope Brewing Mobile (7 p.m.) and Flip Side (8 & 9:30 p.m.)
🧠 TRIVIA NIGHTS: Tuesday at Nova Espresso (6 p.m.) and Stables Bar (7:30 p.m.) | Wednesday the Outsider (6 p.m.), Braided River Brewing and The Insider (7 p.m.) | Thursday at Blind Mule, Iron Hand Brewing, and Oyster City Mobile (7 p.m.)
🎮 GAME NIGHTS: Monday Night Mayhem at Alchemy Tavern, 9 p.m. | Board Games Wednesday at Iron Hand Brewing, 7 p.m.
🏃 RUNNING GROUPS: Old Mobile at Iron Hand on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. | Downtown Runners at Braided River on Thursdays at 6 p.m. | Saturday at 6:30 a.m. at Nova Espresso.

11/01/2025

☀️ GOOD MORNING DOWNTOWN MOBILE!
📅 It’s Saturday, November 1, 2025.
🌦️ Weather Forecast: The forecast for today calls for mostly sunny skies, kicking off the new month with pleasant weather. High of 71°F, low of 49°F. Mostly sunny during the day with a few clouds overnight. Winds from the east-southeast at 5–10 mph. Rain chance is 7%.
🌅 Almanac: 🌅 Sunrise: 7:06 a.m., 🌇 Sunset: 6:03 p.m., 🌕 Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous (57 percent illumination).

🗓️ Calendar Day
306 of the year
60 days remaining in 2025

National Observances
😇 All Saints' Day
🥦 World Vegan Day
🖋️ National Author's Day
🍕 National Calzone Day
🚶 Extra Mile Day
🦬 National Bison Day
🍇 National Vinegar Day
🕯️ All Saints’ Day
🩶 National Brush Day
🧤 National Family Literacy Day

On This Day in History
🖼️ 1512: The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo, was exhibited to the public for the first time.
⛵ 1604: Shakespeare’s tragedy “Othello” is performed for the first time at Whitehall Palace in London.
🏛️ 1800: John Adams became the first U.S. President to live in the Executive Mansion, later renamed the White House.
🛩️ 1911: The world’s first aerial bombing takes place during the Italo-Turkish War when an Italian pilot drops bombs on Libya.
🥅 1959: Hockey goalkeeper Jacques Plante wore a protective mask for the first time in professional play.
🎥 1968: The movie ratings system (G, M, R, X) was first implemented by Hollywood.
📜 1993: The Maastricht Treaty, which created the European Union, came into force.
🚀 2000: The first long-term residents arrive at the International Space Station, marking the beginning of continuous human presence in orbit.

Notable Births
👸 1864: Princess Elisabeth of Hesse and by Rhine, Grand Duchess of Russia.
📝 1871: Stephen Crane, American journalist and author best known for The Red Badge of Courage.
🎤 1920: Walter Matthau, American actor known for “The Odd Couple.”
🏌️ 1935: Gary Player, South African professional golfer and winner of the Career Grand Slam.
🎤 1942: Marcia Wallace, American actress and comedian (voice of Edna Krabappel on The Simpsons).
🎬 1942: Larry Flynt, American publisher, founder of Hustler magazine.
🎭 1949: Richard O’Brien, English-New Zealand actor, writer, and creator of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
🎸 1957: Lyle Lovett, American country music singer, songwriter, and actor.
🎥 1960: Tim Cook, American business executive and CEO of Apple Inc.
🎶 1962: Anthony Kiedis, lead singer and lyricist for the band Red Hot Chili Peppers.
🌟 1972: Toni Collette, Australian actress known for roles in The Sixth Sense and Hereditary.

✅ Have a wonderful Saturday, Downtown Mobile!