MOBILE, Ala. — The Classic Man Event reaches its 10th year on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at The Locale on Government Boulevard, and the Classic Men of Mobile will mark the anniversary by honoring State Representative Napoleon Bracy Jr. as the 2026 Classic Man of the Year.
Alvin Jarreau Jr. will receive special recognition during the evening.
Ten Years of a Specific Idea
Founder Dominicke “Hase” Haston has consistently articulated the philosophy behind the organization: honoring men who lead with purpose, are devoted to family, and connect their success directly to year-round community impact through efforts such as back-to-school drives and mentorship.
That last element is the one that distinguishes the organization from an awards banquet. The recognition is tied to work that continues across the calendar rather than to a single night of acknowledgment.
Back-to-school drives and mentorship are the specific programs named, and both address needs that are concrete rather than abstract. School supply costs fall hardest on households with the least margin, and a drive that puts backpacks and supplies in students’ hands removes a real August expense. Mentorship addresses something harder to quantify but equally recognized — the value of a young man having sustained contact with an adult who has navigated a similar path.
The Honoree
Napoleon Bracy Jr. serves in the Alabama House of Representatives, representing a district in the Mobile area.
The organization’s selection of a sitting legislator for its 10th-anniversary honor fits the stated criteria — public service combined with local presence — and reflects the pattern of honorees the event has recognized over its decade.
Last year’s standout honoree was Cory Penn, part of what the organization describes as a rich history of celebrating local pillars.
The Evening
The event keeps a specific aesthetic, and the dress code is enforced.
Attire: Strictly classic and classy. No jeans allowed.
The evening also marks the anticipated return of the Classy Lady event, complemented by complimentary champagne and chocolate for the ladies.
The setup is BYOB, with no chasers provided. Music comes from DJ Black, with hosting by DJ ATL.
Doors: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Tickets
General admission: $35
Tables: $350, seating 10
For more information or ticket details, contact Dominicke (Hase) at 251-648-1626 or Rashod at 251-391-8685.
The table pricing works out to $35 per seat — the same as general admission — which means a group buying a table is paying for reserved seating rather than a premium. That is a deliberate choice: it encourages groups to come together without pricing the table option beyond what individual attendees would pay anyway.
The Dress Code as a Statement
“No jeans allowed” is a small detail that carries the event’s whole premise.
An organization built around the idea of the classic man — presentation, bearing, seriousness of purpose — enforcing a dress code is consistent rather than arbitrary. It sets an expectation at the door about what kind of room people are entering, and it signals that the honorees are being recognized in a setting that treats the recognition as significant.
Recognition Organizations in Mobile
Mobile supports a substantial number of community organizations that recognize local achievement through annual events — civic groups, professional associations, fraternal organizations and independent efforts like this one.
What they share is a function that goes beyond the award itself. An annual event creates a fixed point on the calendar where a community assembles, and the assembly is frequently where the year’s actual work gets organized: who will run the back-to-school drive, who will take on mentorship, which young men need connecting to which adults.
A tenth anniversary indicates the organization has sustained that cycle long enough to have become part of the local calendar.
If You Go
What: 10th Annual Classic Man Event, honoring State Rep. Napoleon Bracy Jr. as 2026 Classic Man of the Year, with special recognition for Alvin Jarreau Jr.
When: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, doors 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: The Locale, Government Boulevard, Mobile
Attire: Classic and classy; no jeans
Setup: BYOB, no chasers provided; complimentary champagne and chocolate for the ladies
Music: DJ Black, hosted by DJ ATL
Tickets: $35 general admission; tables $350 seating 10
Contact: Dominicke (Hase) at 251-648-1626 or Rashod at 251-391-8685