For Immediate Release

Contact: Elizabeth Lord,
Marketing, The Wharf
(251) 974-8604

Spectacular Celebration planned at The Wharf

Fireworks, Ferris Wheel and a Patriotic Salute

June 13, 2006 - Orange Beach, Alabama
Developer AIG Baker will bring the Mobile Symphony Orchestra to The Wharf for what will be a spectacular annual event at the new 220-acre destination resort and attraction located on the Intracoastal Waterway.

A very special program on July 4
The Amphitheater at The Wharf will fill its near 10,000 seats on July 4 th at 8pm for what is planned to be the first signature event of the season. A $5 admission (free to those with Military ID) will give the audience a chance to hear the renowned Mobile Symphony Orchestra as well as a spectacular fireworks display. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com or call the Amphitheater Box Office at 251.224-1020.

Operation Homefront
Operation Homefront , a local support organization of Volunteers of America caring for the needs of military families, will partner with The Wharf to honor those who are in service to their country.

The event is planned to honor military families with a Boston Pop’s-style patriotic salute with fireworks bursting in air during the second portion of the concert. Highlights of the evening will be a video tribute to military families, presentation of the colors, paratrooper drop and military jet flyover.

 A weekend-long celebration
Weekend events highlight the different components of this new mixed-use development including the 10,000-seat Amphitheater, a 112’ Ferris Wheel, a 15-screen cinema, a 208-slip marina and mainstreet retail and restaurants.

The celebration includes a street party June 30 – July 2 with performances by local musicians.

On July 3, Montgomery Gentry will perform in The Amphitheater.

July 4 - Independence Day, the Mobile Symphony Orchestra, Operation Homefront and Pyrotechnico Fireworks will put on a show to remember.

The Ferris Wheel, Wharf logo Store, Papa’s Pizza, RAVE Wharf 15, Johnny Rockets and other retailers will also be open for shopping, food and fun.

The Wharf will continue to open retail, restaurant and recreational facilities throughout this year with a full program of activities and events giving residents and visitors a reason to say “We’ll meet you at The Wharf”!

About The Wharf
The Wharf, located in Orange Beach on the Intracoastal Waterway, is a 220-acre mixed-use project operating year-round to serve residents and visitors with world-class retail, residential, entertainment and marina facilities.

Destined to be Alabama’s premiere destination resort and attraction, The Wharf features a 112’ Ferris Wheel, Mainstreet shopping and dining, 208 boat slips in a public/private marina, a boardwalk with open-air cafés and restaurants and an Aveda Resort Spa. At full build-out, it is anticipated that The Wharf will feature one million square feet of retail, office and restaurants and 740 condominium homes complete with private clubhouse, resort pools and nature trails.

The Amphitheater at The Wharf, an open-air 10,200 seat venue for national acts and local performances, will host special events and concerts throughout the season as well as during the holidays. The 100’ wide covered stage, box seats and food and beverage facilities provide the perfect setting for the annual entertainment series but is also adaptable for large groups and shows throughout the year.

The entertainment component of The Wharf opened Memorial Day weekend and includes The Amphitheater at The Wharf, The Ferris Wheel and RAVE Motion Pictures’ Wharf 15 (a 15 screen state-of-the-art cinema). The Wharf Store, a boutique-style logo store opened along with Papa’s Pizza for the celebration.

Retail stores and restaurants will continue to open throughout the summer including Starbucks, Johnny Rockets, Ben & Jerry’s and a handful of select local and regional specialty tenants.

For more information, contact marketing at The Wharf 1.877.942.7325 or visit us online at www.thewharfal.com.

About AIG Baker
AIG Baker Shopping Center Properties, LLC is a privately held entrepreneurial-driven company, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, that specializes in ground-up development, acquisition, leasing and management of retail centers nationwide.

Backed by American International Group (AIG), one of the world’s largest insurance companies, AIG Baker has developed more than 20 million square feet in 17 states since 1993. Subsidiaries of AIG Baker include AIG Baker Real Estate, L.L.C., AIG Baker Management, L.L.C., AIG Baker Development, L.L.C., and Pinnacle Communities L.L.C.

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