8th Annual Crawfish in the Courtyard: Mudbugs, Music & More!

Heralding the official opening of crawfish season on the Gulf Coast, the Exploreum's Junior Advisory Board is hosting its 8th annual Crawfish in the Courtyard. The signature Cajun-themed fundraising soiree will be held at the science center Tuesday, April 18th a at 6:00pm.

     All event proceeds will benefit Discover Science, the Exploreum's program with the Mobile Housing Board to provide underserved children engaging educational science experiences including IMAX films, lab demonstrations and science camps. More than 300 guests attended the previous crawfish event and raised $15,000 for the program.

     Event hosts are the Exploreum's Junior Advisory Board, a volunteer organization of leaders from the young professional community dedicated to raise awareness and support for the Exploreum Science Center.

     Admission to Crawfish in the Courtyard is $25 in advance and $30 at the door (if available). A finite number of tickets will be sold to ensure sufficient feasting by attendees.

Admission includes:

* All you can eat crawfish

* Adult beverages provided by Gulf Distributing    Company

* Live music by Ryan Balthrop

* Silent Auction

* FREE parking options include the lot across from Fort Conde on Royal Street, Water Street   lot by Cooper Riverside Park, and very limited   parking around Mardi Gras Park.

*This is a 21 & up only event.

WHEN: APRIL 18th - 6:00p.m.
WHERE: Gulf Coast Exploreum - 65 Government St. - 251.208.6873 - www.exploreum.com

Sponsored by:
Gulf Distributing Company
DIP Seafood Mudbugs
New Frontier Travel
Gwin's Commercial Printing
Foosackly's