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a letter from the A specialty publication of Gulf Coast Newspapers PUBLISHER Parks Rogers parks@gulfcoastmedia.com
EDITOR Destiny Brown destiny@gulfcoastmedia.com
COPY EDITOR John Mullen john@gulfcoastmedia.com
ADVERTISING Brad Day brad@gulfcoastmedia.com 251.943.2151
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Hello there. In the heat of summer, July takes its place on the calendar. Luckily, we’re in a part of the world where the summer heat can be cured by just a dip in the Gulf. July brings summer visitors from all over, but it also brings many summertime activities that keep the beach entertaining. Watersports galore, live music and summer camps for the kids are just a few of the fun things to check out at the beach this summer. Independence Day on the Gulf is sure to fascinate any firework spectator and all are invited to the public beaches for the show. With the opening of many new restaurants and retail shops, the variety we have here at the beach is sure to satisfy any summer vacation tastes. I’ll see you there in my beach chair,
— Destiny Brown
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FIREWORKS and other beach events
Musician Spotlight: Mel Knapp Ron Jon’s opens Orange Beach location
Volume 18, Number 7
Gentle Yoga Yoga classes for every BODY
GCAA camps and exhibits
Sunglasses
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contents All about those shades 6 Sunglasses at the beach 13 Yoga for every BODY Gentle yoga class in Orange Beach 14 The Gulf adds more shipping containers, different fare New surf shop opens 15 Ron Jon now in Orange Beach Hooked on fishin’ 16 with Phil Dortch Who’s on the Island 18 Boris Musil What to Do 20 25 Musician Spotlight Mel Knapp 26 Music listings Local bands and shows 32 Explore the fine arts Kaleidoscope fine arts camp 33 August Abstracts Special exhibit by Susan McCullough Coastal Photography Club 34 Tabletop Photography Wildlife at Gulf State Park 35 36 Beachin’ Churches Dining Guide 37-56
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hether you’re squinting from the reflection on the water or covering your eyes from the sun rays at the beach, sunglasses are a summer
necessity. Knowing what you’re paying for is a good plan while shopping for anything, especially sunglasses. You may think your $5 pair is just as good as the one that costs a couple hundred bucks, but there are many benefits that only certain sunglasses give. Here's a quick guide to help decide what range you're paying and just what you're getting for that special pair.
$100 and under
Sunglasses can range from a weekend pair to top of the line. For those looking for a simple pair, check out these options: • Chili’s – under $20 – Shades • Peppers – under $20 – Shades (100 percent UV protection. Polarized eye ware.) • West Coast – $6 – kids sunglasses • Vans – $12 – Blonde Johns • Suncloud – $50 – Shades The biggest seller at Blonde Johns in Gulf Shores is its $12 Vans wayfarer look-a-like sunglasses. “Even though these shades aren't polarized, we sell 30 to 50 a day,” said Johnny McElory, owner of Blonde Johns.
$100-$150
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A sunglass display at The Hangout in Gulf Shores.
• Spy • Electric; “Electric is a new brand we have from the West Coast” Koty Morehead from Shades said. “The lenses contain a synthetic melanin, which is like sunscreen for your eyes.” • Von Zipper
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$150-$200
• Under Armor Storm • Kids sizes available. Adjustable comfort/fit. Also can be used as safety glasses. Elite polarized. Impervious to salt water. ANSI Z87.1 impact resistant.
$200-$250 • Costa • Ray-Ban
$250 and up • Oakley's • Maui Jim
“The high-end sunglasses are more for active people like surfers, motocrossers and water activities,” McElroy said. “And we're in the South so these activities are popular.” Costa and Oakley are two favorites for glare protection and durability. “Costas are great for when you're on the water,” Morehead said. “It cuts out the glare from the water if you're fishing.” “Surfers tend to go more towards the Oakley,” Morehead added. “Because they don't fall off as easily and some even have popable lenses.” Most of the sport sunglasses come with great warranties.
An employee assists customers at the display case at Blonde Johns in Gulf Shores.
What's Trending?
This year, it’s all about the wayfarer style. “Fashion wise, Ray-Bans are the most popular,” said Koty Morehead at Shades in Orange Beach. “Everyone wants that Tom Cruise look.” The Hangout in Gulf Shores even carries mini wayfarer styles for the kids. For the ladies, the ever popular Jackie-O sunglasses are trending. Designer shades with big frames haven’t lost their appeal and continue to be a major seller. Costa, which used to be strictly for fisherman, is also beginning to get more female frames.
The Types of Lenses
Polarized lenses: Polarized lenses specialize in reducing glare. Polarization is a great feature if you enjoy water sports or especially if you have sensitive eyes. Photochromic lenses: Photochromic lenses automatically adjust to changing light conditions. These lenses actually get darker on bright days, and lighter when conditions get darker. (The photochromic process takes longer to work in cold conditions, and it doesn’t work at all when driving a car because UVB rays do not penetrate your windshield.) Interchangeable lenses: Some sunglass styles come with removable lenses of different colors. These multi-lens systems allow you to tailor your eye protection to your activities and conditions. Consider this option if you need reliable performance in a wide variety of situations.
3 Fit Tips
• Frames should fit snugly on your nose and ears, but not pinch. • The weight of sunglasses should be evenly distributed between your ears and nose. • Your eyelashes should not contact the frame.
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Yoga for every BODY T
he Orange Beach Adult Activity Center is now holding Gentle Yoga Classes each week with certified yoga instructor, Sallie Beckes. The one hour Gentle Yoga classes are back-care friendly and suited for all levels and body types. Gentle Yoga moves at a slower pace with the extra support of props for added stability and balance which makes this class suitable for seniors, and those with chronic pain, such as arthritis, or injuries. A typical class consists of some stretching on the mat, moving to seated chair postures, rising to stand and standing wall-supported postures. Floor postures and standing are optional, and those who remain in chairs are offered seated modifications. Deep breathing and mindfulness are also included in the practice, bringing calmness and peace of mind. No yoga experience is necessary. The Center provides some yoga mats, but you are encouraged to bring your own. Wear stretchy-type clothing and arrive 15 minutes early to settle in. There is no pre-registration necessary. For more information, call Carolyn Vines at 251-981-3440.
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The Gulf adds more shipping containers, different fare By John Mullen johnm@gulfcoastmedia.com
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hose shipping containers that The Gulf original restaurant was made out of has turned out to be a pretty popular destination. Opened in October of 2012, the waterfront outside restaurant was anchored by a premium burger and grouper sandwich, delicious handcut fries and hand-scooped milkshakes. It also features a “chalkboard menu” with whatever’s fresh, and whatever the cooking staff is inspired to create. PHOTOS BY JOHN MULLEN / STAFF Outside dining, palms and The Gulf restaurant has added new containers as well as new outdoor seating. fresh green sod with a bar steps away has been wildly popular. doing so well over there the last couple of years. People “It just has a great vibe to it,” said owner Shaul Zislin. have started to get turned off and say ‘we don’t want to “You go there and see the variety of customers from kids to wait an hour.’” romantically engaged couples, very aesthetically driven.” The new containers are in place and new seating on the From the beginning Zislin wasn’t sure if the crates would sand beneath new palms is also in place. be a placeholder until an entirely new restaurant was in “We’re going to add another kitchen container further the works. The Gulf is at the location of the old Outrigger’s down to where you have a choice of the one that exists now restaurant destroyed by Hurricane Ivan. or you can go to the new one,” Zislin said. “It will serve “The restaurant business is not really my favorite,” tacos and raw seafood. You can go build your own tacos, Zislin said. “We’re to a point where I want to do things you can have freshly shucked oysters or steamed shrimp. that are fun and to get people All of this fresh seafood and tacos, we’re adding a bar area involved. We’re looking at a and expanding our retail.” few concepts and probably Zislin also added a green touch to compliment the sod will not do just another brick walls on the front of the containers. and mortar restaurant. Soon “We built a Tesla charging station over there,” he said. “If there’s going to be more in you go on I-10 you’ll come through here and charge and get town anyway. We’re looking back on. It’s been pushed through all the Tesla marketing, at some options of some re- in their May newsletter and in every Tesla ad on the car, it ally interesting things. will pop up. There’s one in Foley.” “People want to be enter“We have a real high-speed charging station and to be tained so everything we do politically correct we can’t put in one just for the Tesla so we try to bring an entertain- there are two Tesla high-speed chargers and one generic. ment value.” I don’t know of any other electric cars out there that use Now more containers are that, but we have a charger, free of charge.” in place with some different Getting approval from Tesla can sometimes be a long fare. Zislin is the creator of application process, but Zislin says the OK for the Gulf the Hangout Music Festi- station went through quickly. val, and has a hand in the “You’ve got to go through an approval process for them to Hangout and the Surf Style actually put you in all their marketing campaigns and subbeach store locations in Gulf sidize part of the installation,” he said. “We got approved Shores and Orange Beach. in like two days. They loved the concept and said it was Zislin has added a Tesla charging ‘We’re doing an expan- a perfect fit for what they do. They were all over it. They station that is free of charge. sion,” Zislin said. “It’s been are going to come down here and do a whole big thing.”
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New surf shop opens in Orange Beach By Destiny Brown destiny@gulfcoastmedia.com
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on Jon Surf Shop is a well-known chain in the beach and surfing world. With sister locations in Panama City, Key West and more, the chain’s 12th and newest location has recently opened it’s doors in Orange Beach. Ron Jon Surf Shop was founded in 1959 by surfing enthusiast Ron DiMenna. Two years later, he opened a tiny oceanside shop in Long Beach Island, N.J. The store carries swim wear, sunglasses, cell phone accessories, towels, surf and skim boards, beach toys and an abundance of other beach necessities. “Orange Beach is an area we’ve been looking at for awhile,” said Heather Lewis, marketing director for Ron Jons. “As far as the family-friendly market and the beach market, there’s a good crowd of people and seasonality there.” The newest location has only been open a month, but is doing great business on the beach. “We’ve been really happy with the business for our first month and I expect it to get stronger throughout the summer,” Lewis said. The store carries many name brand items, including the popular selling Ron Jons brand.
“A big seller right now is definitely anything with the Ron Jon brand on it,” Lewis said. “Outside of the Ron Jon brand, we're doing really well the Natural Life brand, home décor items, signs and things like.” Ron Jons Surf Shop is located at 22723 Perdido Blvd., Orange Beach and is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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on fishin’ with Phil Dortch My dear old Dad, Pop, as everyone called him, had lots of cool sayings, one of which was, “there are more ways to choke a cat besides on butter,” meaning there’s more than one way to accomplish whatever it is you’re trying to do. The same thing applies when it comes to catching fish. These creatures of the sea that we have such a passion to pursue can be quite frustrating to catch at times, thus demanding we have a bag of tricks up our sleeve which I will refer to as “methods.” It seems that every species requires a KING MACKEREL: Right now, the Kings are all around the Gulf rigs and fairly easy to catch, but at the same time can be rather finicky. Troll Gotcha lures. I like white with red head. I pull them at about 1,300 rpm. If you get no strikes, but know they are there by seeing them jump or either on the sonar, speed up or slow down. Another method is to slow troll or drift with the current using wire leader with a duster covering the main hook. I like to use “King Buster” skirts, any color. Make up a lot of rigs to be ready because the Kings will cut you off. I use a 44-pound steel wire leader about two feet long, putting a swivel on one end and a 4.0 circle hook on the other end with the duster sliding down over the main hook. Then I make up a 6-inch wire leader with a swivel small enough to slide over the barb of the main hook, and put a treble hook on the other. These two different leaders can be stored separately ready for use. Slide the short leader swivel over the main hook barb, then I use a live pogie, hooked through the lips, which keeps the short leader from sliding off the main hook. Most often, the King will get caught on the treble hook when they try to hit the bait to kill it. Be extra cautious when removing the hooks from a freshly caught King. The sharp teeth and hooks are quite dangerous. Another method that works is to tie up to the down current side of a gas rig and let your bait freeline in the current with no weight or duster at all, or drift one under a cork or balloon. Remember when fishing for any Mackerel, a wire leader is required. The smaller Kings are great to filet and cook on the grill skin side down. Marinate with a little olive oil, sprinkle Ranch Dressing mix and Old Bay, or any favorite seasoning and cook till flakey. SPANISH MACKEREL: Years ago, I could
different tactic, some of which work great on most any given day, and occasionally nothing works. Weather is always a determining factor when fishing. You simply have to adjust depending on wind or current. Change size sinkers, tackle, bait or whatever works, but keep fishing. Therein lies the challenge for us fisherman, trying to answer the ageold question ... “are the fish not here, or just not biting what I offer them right now?” With that in mind let’s ponder a few methods I have successfully used to fool different fish. troll down the beach dragging a Clark spoon, maybe with a short piece of McDonalds straw attached and catch a box full of Spanish. For me, those days seem to be gone for some reason. Large schools of Spanish are often harder to find now due to Alabama net fisherman. When you do find some, they are fun to catch. Try using the Gotcha lures trolling or casting into a school. Troll around the school letting your line run back around rather that trolling through the school, which spooks them causing them to go down and disappear. Look for birds feeding. Another good bait is a “Speck Rig.” They come already made up, two on a mono leader. To prevent losing so many baits due to cutoffs, remove the mono and replace with light weight leader wire. Another method is to troll or cast using a light leader wire about two feet long with a small treble hook tipped with a small live bait like Pilchards. JACK CREVELLE: The bulldog of inshore/ nearshore fishing. Don’t mistake them for a yellowfin tuna, which will not be caught near shore. These beautiful fish are often caught on live bait with a two- to four-ounce sinker on an outgoing tide on Dixey Bar or drifting along the Mobile ship channel. No wire leader is needed, but be prepared for the fight of your life. They compare to catching a giant Amberjack offshore. I have had them on the line for an hour and 20 minutes depending on the size tackle you’re using. A Zebco 33 won’t work. Don’t be surprised if you have to crank the boat and run them down to retrieve some line, and when they see the boat, gone again. Be prepared to make several trips round and round the boat. Jacks are not anything you want to eat, but make for an awesome fight that you will never forget. Get a quick photo and make sure to re-
vive them for another fun fight. BLUEFISH: Fun to catch, strong fighters, sharp teeth and require wire leader. Expect numerous cutoffs. I make up wire leaders and even paint the sinker black because they strike anything shiny. Most people don’t keep Bluefish but they make a great “Smoked Bluefish Pate.” BULL REDS/SLOT REDS: Same fish, different size. The slot limit in Alabama is 16 to 26 inches, three fish per person. The Bull Red is any Redfish more than 26 inches with a one per person limit. They do not require a wire leader like the Mackerel. Most any bait will work, live, dead or artificial. For the Bull Reds, drift Dixey Bar on an outgoing tide with pogies or croaker. Other methods are to troll using Stretch 25 or 30 size lures or troll with a spoon behind a No.2 planer by Strike King. For the slot reds, try Gulp baits, gold spoons, live finger mullet or most anything. Fish the river and sloughs looking for any movement or tailing fish.
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‘Who’s on the Island?’
Boris Musil was born in the of Katerina, Mike, Czech Republic in the mining and others that MARK town of Havirov. His dad worked took the time to ROBINSON in the coal mines, and his mom help, Boris slowly drove and operated a large crane learned English. in the local steel factory. Things If Boris said he was he was gowere difficult back home. Long ing to do something, you could hours, hard work and low pay. take it to the bank. Mike writes No money left over at the end of of Boris, “He had a great work the week for the little luxuries we ethic and drive, and I decided to in this country, take for granted. be his sponsor on his green card Boris was an athlete. He studied and help him get a job at Austal karate for eight years, and earned a Shipbuilding.” Katerina, though brown belt. After finishing school, an American citizen, couldn’t he was drafted in the Czech army sponsor Boris for a green card Boris Musil where a served for a year. due to an “income limit requireCompleting his obligation, he ment.” After filling out a 12-page got a job in the steel factory where his mom worked. The application full of information, and thanks to Mike, Boris factory was like a city, employing nearly everyone in the got his green card. Mike had heard about the AIDT Maritime town where it was located. In Havirov, you worked either Training Center from Mike’s son who had worked at Austal, in the steel factory or the coal mines. and Boris applied. With Mike’s recommendation and Boris’s He then met the beautiful Katerina during her visit back mechanical background, he was accepted. Mike was worried to Havirov. She had moved to the United States many years about the language barrier. For the first couple weeks, Mike before, and had acquired her citizenship, but returned to the drove Boris to the Center for training and attended class with Czech Republic to visit. Shortly after arriving back in the him. With Mike’s engineering background, Mike was able Czech Republic, a mutual friend introduced them, and It to understand what was being taught in the program, and was love at first sight. They spent every moment they could after classes, Mike would spend hours going back over the together, and when it came time to return to the U.S., with classwork to be sure Boris understood what he was required tears in her eyes Katerina said, “Come back with me to the to learn. Boris was a good student and had a hunger for United States”... and he did. knowledge. He was an artist with the torch. After completing They knew they were of kindred hearts, and they knew a couple months of classroom training, Boris came back to their life would be brighter shared with each other. She was Gulf Shores and went back to work at Mudbugs. Finally, in living in Panama City Beach at the time, but after they got October of 2012 after six months, Boris was hired by Austal settled in, she heard about a job for Boris that was available USA. He had worked there for three years now, Boris works through a job service that hired foreign workers. The job was weekends and occasionally overtime on Mondays when at Tacky Jacks in Orange Beach, so they moved. The hard- needed. During the week Boris is Mr. Mom, taking care of est thing for Boris was learning the language, but slowly, their son, driving him to day care and picking him up, workand painfully he did. No job was below him, and he started ing out at the gym, and studying. out washing dishes and sweeping floors. He worked hard, Boris is working to be an “a Class welder” which will learned from those around him, and was promoted to one qualify him to get more work, and put him at a higher pay of the cooks. After about a year, he found a construction job. scale. Proudly, Boris tells me that on May 18, after much Again he worked days at it for nearly a year doing anything to studying, he got his American citizenship. Katerina is exearn a living, and support his family. He is a big, strong man, pecting another baby in August, and Boris hopes his family and heard a bouncer was needed at Mudbugs. He applied, got from the Czech Republic can come visit at that time. Boris the job, and worked there nights for nearly a year. He was into did it right. He followed all the rules, and pursued all the staying healthy and exercising and joined the gym at Boden- required avenues to get his citizenship, and he got it. He hamer. In Havirov, Boris was a certified trainer. Meantime, loves the Island, and enjoys fishing with his son when they he continually looked for different work to improve himself, can find the time. and had a strong belief that he and his family would live Boris is a hard worker, a proud citizen of the United States, the American Dream. While at the gym, Boris made many and a proud member of the Island community. We are forfriends. One such friend was Mike Reynolds, The Turtle Czar, tunate to have him ON THE ISLAND, and I am fortunate to who happened to be looking for a trainer, and Boris was up for be able to call him a friend. the job. Mike and Boris became good friends. Katerina would go to the gym with Boris and be his interpreter. With the help
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Anthony Jones ... Well Worth A Visit! Voted The Best Salon in Baldwin County in 2014
It was a beau�ful summer morning when we le� Fairhope, low humidity and not a cloud in the sky. We were on our way down to Orange Beach to check out a business that many of our friends have told us about, this Englishman who had opened a Hair Salon on the beach with his daughter Emma. My hair is very important to me and ge�ng a good haircut is a must, and that is what Anthony Jones is known for and excellent hair color to boot. We have both been very dissa�sed with the last few a�empts on designing our hair to suit our lifestyles; most of the so called stylists did not take into considera�on our age or understand that we both want to look great without a lot of fuss and bother. The traffic was a bit heavy due to the summer visitors, but we arrived on �me to this charming yellow and white beach house on the beach road with a fabulous view of the Gulf of Mexico. We were greeted warmly by Anthony and Emma and they ask us if we would like a cold drink or a glass of wine before he started making us beau�ful. Pam, my friend, went rst since I was a li�le chicken a�er the last experiences. Anthony directed her to a styling chair and went on to explain the ten most important rules in designing a custom hairstyle to suit her. He rst looked at her face shape and explained that there are ve face shapes out there and told her her face shape was oval. The next was bone structure and head shape, a�er that was the type of her hair, the texture of her hair, then what sort of condi�on her hair was in, followed by the way the hair grows out of the head, plus cow licks, then her likes and dislikes and fashion. Wow! What a lot of things to get right. So then Emma started with a relaxing shampoo and deep condi�oning, then for the next 30 minutes Anthony’s hands were a sea of mo�on, lastly a quick blow dry with hardly any fuss and presto she was nished! She was so happy and she could not believe the difference in her hair.
Now it was my turn, my hair especially in the summer gets very frizzy and dry; I have tried everything out there for my hair with no success! Anthony explained that commercial hair products are made different to professional hair products. Commercial shampoos are made of mild detergent and the condi�oners are based on petroleum oil. Where professional hair products are pure and natural and give back to the hair, he also went on to say that we should all wash our hair every day and condi�on our hair the same. Anthony explained that at all �mes our hair has to have at least 8% moisture in it the same as our skin, we should treat our hair the same way as we treat our skin, by moisturizing it every day which made a lot of sense to me, since the last stylist told me not to wash my hair every day because in her mind it would dry it out. Anthony explained to me that yes using some drug store products would dry your hair out if washed daily. A�er we went through the ten rules, he took me to the shampoo area and treated me to the best shampoo and condi�oning my hair had ever had. While shampooing, Emma explained to me what I should do in the morning in the shower, again stressing no over-the-counter hair products, that’s why my hair is dry and frizzy. A�er shampooing and before condi�oning, towel blot the hair because the hair is porous like a sponge, pu�ng any condi�oner on one’s hair when it is full of water will not go into the hair itself, so blot it rst then apply the product and leave it in while you are washing yourself. Then before you leave the shower, rinse and count up to 10 slowly and stop, just rinse the excess and no more. A�er she explained to me the hows & whys, I understood. They are like hair doctors, if we listen and do what they says it works! Anthony has his own line of products and everything he used on me was his and believe me the stuff works. The cut he gave me was wonderful; I walked out a new woman and so did Pam, no more frizzes! Oh, by the way he used a great product before he dried my hair called “POTION.” It is a gel with a lot of healing features with body, fabulous! I bought a bo�le. Best money we ever spent and yes, we are denitely going back. He is a true professional.
Well worth a visit!
Anthony’s salon is at 23175 Perdido Beach Boulevard in Orange Beach & their phone number is 251.974.1514.
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at the beach Trivia ORANGE BEACH
Tacky Jacks, Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Bingo FOLEY
American Legion Post 99, Wednesday at 10 a.m. Tanger Outlet Food Court, Tuesday at 9 a.m.
GULF SHORES
American Legion Post 44, Monday at 6 p.m.
PERDIDO KEY
Flora-Bama, Monday through Friday 1 – 4 p.m.
FIREWORKS ON INDEPENDENCE DAY Firework spectators from all over make their way to the Gulf ‘s shores for the nation’s birthday. Independence Day draws in thousands every year to various locations on these beaches. Here are a few venues at the beach where you can watch the firework show.
GULF SHORES
Gulf Shores Public Beach Gulf Park Pier 9 p.m. Celebrate the nation’s birthday with fireworks at the beach! This free public display is provided by the City of Gulf Shores and is accompanied by special patriotic music broadcast on Sunny 105.7FM radio. A Gulf Shores tradition. Sunny 105.7 FM will broadcast a patriotic musical element that will coincide with the show. For more information about the city of Gulf Shores’ fireworks, contact the Special Events Division at 251-968-1172 or visit GulfShoresAl.gov.
ORANGE BEACH
Flora-Bama 29603 Perdido Beach Blvd. 9 p.m. 251-980-5222 Perdido Beach Resort 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd. 9 p.m. 251-981-9811 The Wharf 8:45 p.m. Fireworks Spectacular at 8:45 p.m. SPECTRA: at 8:30 p.m.; 9p.m.; 9:30 and 10 p.m., face painter, bouncy houses!
Poker GULF SHORES
The Hangout, Wednesday at 6 p.m.
ORANGE BEACH
Happy Harbor, Monday through Friday, noon – 3 p.m.
Dances FOLEY
Foley Senior Center line dancing, Wednesdays at noon and 1 p.m. Foley Senior Center square dancing, Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. Foley Senior Center evening dance, first and third Sundays at 7 p.m. Foley Senior Center ballroom dance lessons, Tuesdays at 3:15 p.m.
SATURDAY, JULY 4
2015 The SHARK Adventure Run
Begins at Flora Bama 7 a.m. 4.5 mile SHARK Adventure Run (2 Miles on the Road Followed by 2.5 miles on the Beach). 1 mile All Beach Fun Run. All runners will be wearing belts and be “chased by sharks” this year. All adventure runners wear a “Bait Belt” and try to maneuver the “sharks” on the beach who are there to take their flags. Participants must arrive at the finish line with at least one flag still on their belt. Free beer and food will be provided after the race at the Flora Bama. VisitActive.com/perdido-key-beach-fl/running/races/theshark-adventure-run-2015 or contact at 251-980-1046.
Fort Morgan’s Salute to American Independence
Fort Morgan, 110 Highway 180, Gulf Shores 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Historical interpreters, dressed in period uniforms of the United States Army from different eras of the fort’s oc-
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at the beach cupation, will conduct special guided tours of the fortification throughout the day. Also, artillery, small arms, and other demonstration will show the complexities that have faced the military garrisons at Fort Morgan. Call 251-5407127 or visit Fort-Morgan.org.
Independence Cook-Out Party at Bear Point
Bear Point Civic Association, 4681 Bayshore Drive North, Orange Beach 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. $10.00 registration fee for the beauty contest The Bear Point Civic Association will celebrate Independence Day weekend with a big cookout, live auction, raffle, bake sale and children’s beauty contest. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase barbecue or hotdog plates, buy baked goods, buy raffle tickets for great prizes and to bid on items in the live auction. The beauty contest for children age 10 and younger will begin at 11:30 a.m. Call 251-610-8063 or visit BearPoint.org.
Independence Day All American BBQ Festival/Miss Firecracker Bikini Contest
Flora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar, 17401 Perdido Key Drive 3 p.m. Celebrate Independence Day at the Flora-Bama with an All-American BBQ and watch some ladies compete for the title of Miss Firecracker. Call 850-492-0611 or visit FloraBama.com.
TUESDAY, JULY 7 – SUNDAY, JULY 12
2015 Blue Marlin Grand Championship of the Gulf
The Wharf Marina, 4673 Wharf Parkway, Orange Beach In just a few short years, it’s become “The Greatest Show in Sportfishing,” and for good reason. From the Triple Crown Fighting Chair Challenge at the CrewFest Party and the Leader of the Pack Bimini Start to the Miss Billfish beauty pageant and presentation of millions of dollars in prize money, it’s a tournament that’s both tightly orchestrated and yet packed full of exciting events. If there’s just one tournament you fish in 2015, make sure it’s this one. You will not be disappointed. So what makes this such a special event? Here’s your answer: A WorldClass Location: The Wharf Entertainment Complex and Marina in Orange Beach, Alabama is a perfect spot to host a high-energy event like the Blue Marlin Grand Championship. There are plenty of options for dining and entertainment just steps from the marina. Just dock and go. For more information, contact Beverly Morgan for registration and marina information by phone at 251-224-1900 or via email at beverly@cmmmarinas.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 11
2015 Gulf Coast Region Grand Championship Beach Volleyball
Gulf Shores Public Beach, West Gulfplace Hit the beach for volleyball action. More than 150 young athletes compete to see who will win the 2015 Grand Championship. Call 251-968-8719 or visit GulfCoastVolleyball.org/.
SATURDAY, JULY 18
2015 Gulf Coast Region USA Volleyball Beach Series VI
Gulf Shores Public Beach, West Gulfplace Don’t miss beach volleyball in Gulf Shores as the season winds down with a final chance to for young athletes to bump, set and spike! Register today at and get ready for www.gulfcoastvolleyball.org some great competing on the beach! Call 251-968-8719 for more information.
SATURDAY, JULY 25 – SUNDAY, JULY 26
2015 USSSA Fastpitch Softball Summer’s End Tournament
Orange Beach Sportsplex, 4389 William Silvers Parkway, Orange Beach It’s the end of summer, don’t miss the chance to play USSSA Softball at the Beach. Sign up today for this two pool, double elimination fastpitch tournament. Awards provided for 1st and 2nd place. Call 256-990-0978 or visit FastPitchAl.com.
TUESDAY, JULY 28 – SATURDAY, AUG. 1
2015 USSSA Fastpitch Softball Summer Showcase & Tournament
Gulf Shores Sportsplex, 19025 Oak Road West, Gulf Shores USSSA and Gulf Shores team up to bring this Elite Team Showcase and Tournament to the beach this summer. Register today for a great tournament and play at first class facilities, stay in great accommodations and experience southern hospitality along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Call 256-990-0978 or visit FastPitchAl.com.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 – SATURDAY, AUG. 1
2015 USSSA Baseball Alabama All-State Showcase Week
Orange Beach Sportsplex, 4389 WIlliam Silvers Parkway, Orange Beach It’s All Star week for USSSA baseball. Check out this elite baseball showcase event being held at the Orange Beach Sportsplex. A few of the best USSSA athletes will be seContinued on page 22
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FRIDAY, JULY 31 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 2
2015 Gulf Shores End of Summer Blast (Lacrosse)
Gulf Shores Sportsplex and Foley Sportsplex, 19025 Oak Road W., Gulf Shores Check out lacrosse action in Gulf Shores. Travel teams hit the beach for a brand new lacrosse event. The best beaches, fabulous fields, awesome accommodations, local restaurants and exciting attractions. This is one tournament you don’t want to miss. Call 251-648-1995 for more information.
ONGOING EVENTS JUNE 29, JULY 6, JULY 13, JULY 20, JULY 27, AUGUST 3
Youth Summer Sail Camp
Wind & Water Learning Center, 26267 Canal Road, Orange Beach 9 a.m. – noon Level 1 Beginner Sail Camp: For youth ages 7-13 yrs. Students will be partnered in boats (depending on size), and will learn basic sailing fundamentals in Optimist sailboats. Students learn water safety, knot tying, steering, proper sail trim, tacking and jibing, and capsize recovery. There is a 5:1 ratio between students and instructors. You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hrs. Register online at WindAndWaterLearning.com or call 251-424-5909. Contact Caroline at 251-424-5909 or charris@cityoforangebeach.com with questions.
MONDAY, JUNE 1 – FRIDAY, JULY 31
Kidcam Summer Camp
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Gulf State Park, 22050 Campground Road, Gulf Shores $50 per day (includes a T-shirt) Weekly Rates: $135 per week Located in the campground in the heart of Gulf State Park, in Gulf Shores, Kidcam Summer Camp is the perfect day camp for both locals and visitors to the area for Boys and Girls ages 6 – 13. Kidcam offers 9 weeks of summer fun with all the best activities offered at Gulf State Park. Full summer and weekly camp sessions are available online now for registration for locals. Daily rates will be available for vacationers. Email summersrock@kidcamcamps.com or call 877-4KIDCAM.
JULY 6 – JULY 9, JULY 13 – JULY 16
Paddleboard Lessons by HUT of Elberta
Pirates Cove, Josephine 9 a.m. – noon $150 Paddle board enthusiasts are welcome to sign up for summer sessions to learn the ropes of paddle boarding. The 4 day camps include games, wilderness first aid and nautical and ecology activities. Kids ages 7 and up are welcome. The price for the camp includes daily snacks, water, a T-shirt and an “end of camp” party with lunch at Pirate’s Cove. The instructors for the camps are CPR and lifeguard certified.
TUESDAY, JUNE 2 - AUGUST
Youth Summer SCUBA Camps
Orange Beach: Aquatic Center, 4853 S Wilson Blvd. Gulf Shores; David L. Bodenhamer Recreation Center, 310 W. 19th Ave. $275 The PADI Seal Team is for young divers who are looking for action-packed fun in a pool by doing exciting scuba AquaMissions. Divers are introduced to underwater photography, navigation, environmental awareness and more. Get your whole family involved in scuba diving so you can share extraordinary memories together and take your vacations to new depths. Check out PADI’s youth camps below for children ages eight to 14-years-old. To register call or stop by Down Under Dive Shop at 1129 Gulf Shores Parkway Gulf Shores, call 251-968-3483 or call Coach Lila at 334-315-5730.
FRIDAY, JUNE 5 – JULY 3
Summertide Theatre presents: Ring of Fire
George C. Meyer Performing Arts Center South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 W. 2nd St., Gulf Shores 8 p.m. $20 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. The University of Alabama’s professional summer theatre, SummerTide, will bring the man in black “down, down, down” to Gulf Shores during its 12th season. The cast of SummerTide will present Ring of Fire, a musical revue by Richard Maltby Jr., and Bill Meade. Inspired by the life and lyrics of Johnny Cash, Ring of Fire brings universal stories of love, home and family to the stage. The revue features over two dozen songs by Cash including, “I Walk the Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues” and of course the title song, “Ring of Fire.” Call 251-9686721 or visit SummerTide.org.
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at the beach MONDAY, JUNE 29 – SATURDAY, JULY 4
JULY 6 – JULY 11
Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Foley Sportsplexes USSSA Global Sports Baseball comes to the beach. Check out the best youth baseball teams from across the country. Skills competition starts on Monday, opening ceremonies held on Tuesday with games beginning Wednesday! Call 256-651-1686 or visit USSSA.com.
USSSA and the Alabama Gulf Coast come together to bring you the best in World Series competition. First class fields, sandy white beaches, beachfront accommodations, unique restaurants and attractions make this the best place to play baseball. Come join the fun as elite baseball teams take the fields to battle it our for the USSSA Global Sports Baseball World Series title. Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and USSSA, bringing you great baseball competition at the beach. Call 256-651-1686 or visit USSSA.com.
2015 USSSA Global Sports Baseball World Series 3
TUESDAY, JUNE 30 – SUNDAY, JULY 5
2015 USSSA AAA World Series
Orange Beach Sportsplex is primary location, 4389 WIlliam Silvers Parkway, Orange Beach Check out the AAA World Series in Orange Beach Alabama. The best fields, the best beaches and the best tournament for you and your team. Check it out, sign up and plan your trip to Alabama’s white sand beaches. Excitement on the fields as teams from across the Southeast compete to win the AAA title. Call 678-467-2172 or visit USSSA.com.
2015 USSSA Global Sports Baseball World Series 4
JULY 13 – JULY 17
Kaleidoscope Summer Fine Arts Camp
First Presbyterian Church of Gulf Shores, 309 E. 21st Ave., Gulf Shores 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. $100 The Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Summer Fine Arts Camp gives young people a unique glimpse into the extraordiContinued on page 24
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at the beach Continued from page 23 nary world of fine arts, by participating in both hands-on classes and experiencing several professional performances. The camp encompasses all realms of the fine arts, including music, dance, drama and theatre, pastels, pottery, mosaics, watercolor, textiles (weaving and batiking). Offered to those entering 2nd through 8th grade this fall, students will be able to indicate class preference. Summer Camp will be $100 for the first student and $85 for additional brothers and sisters, saving them $15 on multiple family members. Call 251-948-2627 or visit GulfCoastArtsAlliance.com/events/gcaa-summer-fine-artscamp.
Young Masters of Pastels Camp Orange Beach Recreation Center, 4849 Wilson Blvd., Orange Beach 9 a.m. – noon
JULY 13 – JULY 18
2015 USSSA Recreation Softball World Series
Gulf Shores Sportsplex, 19025 Oak Road W., Gulf Shores Check out softball rising stars as the action heats up at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex. More than 30 teams compete for the Recreation World Series Title. Call 256-990-0978.
2015 USSSA Global Sports Baseball World Series 5
Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Foley The best baseball action around. USSSA and Alabama’s Gulf Coast team up to deliver a World Series event like no other. Great accommodations, sandy white beaches, first class facilities, family friendly restaurants and attractions. Check out baseball action on the coast as the best travel ball teams in the nation compete to win the USSSA Global Sports Baseball World Series title. Play ball with USSSA in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Call 256-6511686 or visit USSSA.com.
JULY 20 – JULY 24
2015 USA Volleyball Beach High Performance Elite Camp
Gulf Shores Public Beach Sign up today to participate in this elite beach volleyball camp. Great beaches, great accommodations and great volleyball. The action comes to Gulf Shores this July. Call 251-968-8719 or visit GulfCoastVolleyball.org.
JULY 20 – JULY 25
2015 USSSA Global Sports Baseball World Series 6
Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Foley Take me out to the ballpark, take me out to the game. USSSA and Alabama’s Gulf Coast team up to bring you the best World Series event this summer. Don’t miss the action, sign up today. Be among the best youth baseball teams from across the county who compete to win the USSSA Global Sports Baseball World Series 6. Call 256651-1686 or visit USSSA.com.
JULY 20 – JULY 26
2015 USSSA Softball “C” Fastpitch World Series
Gulf Shores Sportsplex, Simms Park, Orange Beach Sportsplex and Foley The girls take the fields in this exciting World Series tournament. Don’t miss the action with more than 100 teams participating. Great accommodations, a variety of restaurants and sugar sand white beaches, make this the event to attend in 2015. Call 256-990-0978 or visit FastPitchAl.com.
JULY 27 – JULY 31
Summer Art Camp ~ Culinary Arts
Orange Beach Community Center, 27235 Canal Road, Orange Beach 9 a.m. – noon $129 per student Culinary Arts, taught by Chef Jonathan Langston, will teach students to incorporate creativity and beauty into food preparation while taking on fun and exciting tasks like rolling sushi. This camp will include off-site activities so that children can see, first hand, the wonders of culinary arts. Students will receive a chef’s hat and apron during camp. Space is very limited and payment is due upon registration. Call the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach at 251-981ARTS (2787) to pay with a credit/debit card or mail/bring checks to 26389 Canal Road, Orange Beach. Cancellation after May 31 will result in half tuition refund.
EVERY MORNING
Pirates and Princess Breakfast
The Hangout, Gulf Shores 8 – 10:30 a.m. Join pirates and princesses for a fun interactive breakfast and scavenger hunt each morning. Visit TheHangout.com for more information.
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MUSICIAN SPOTLIGHT: MEL KNAPP By Destiny Brown destiny@gulfcoastmedia.com
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aybe you've seen his name headlining at the FloraBama, or maybe you've been to one of the open mic nights he hosts every week. If you live on the Island, Mel Knapp is quickly becoming a well-known name on the local marquees. Now, the 32-year-old musician from Demopolis is taking time to pursue his solo career as not only a musician, but as an artist. Mel officially began his guitar career when he was 13. After his mom bought him a guitar, the young musician went to picking out songs like “Brain Stew,” by Green Day. Mel admits that the first time he decided he wanted to get serious about the guitar was when he played “Glycerine,” in front of a girl. His love for chasing girls was short lived and his interests quickly switched from girls to learning more about his trade. Mel started off as the bassist for his first band, “Bubble,” with fellow musician, Charlie Wilson, who he still plays shows with today. Exploring how far he could take his music, Mel toured the southeast music circuit with another band, “Turkish Delight.” Mel toured until he needed vacation and that's when he took a week off to head down to Orange Beach. On that vacation in late 2004, Mel met Smokey Otis of the Foxy Iguanas. “The band's bassist had just won some money at a casino and skipped town, so the band was in need a replacement,” Knapp said. “I asked them to set me up a bass rig and give me a chance and I played with them that night. A week later, I got a phone call from their manager asking if I was interested in moving down to the beach.” Having nowhere to live, Mel stayed with the band's drummer and toured with Catch Mel on the the Foxy Iguanas for the coast every week! next two and a half years. “My longest stent was 48 • Open Mic Tuesday at Moe's days in a row with doubles, Original BBQ in Foley, AL sometime triple gigs a day • Open Mic Wednesday at with no days off,” Knapp Happy Harbor Mothership at said. “After we played that, 6 p.m. I said I needed a month • The Flora-Bama on Thursdays off and the band respected • The Hangout on Friday nights that.” at 10 p.m. with the Foxy After the month was over, Iguanas Mel started playing with other bands as a bass player, but didn't find as much work as he was looking for. He had an audio engineering degree, but decided he didn't want to take that career path. Noticing the freedom that solo musicians seemed to
have over their music, Mel decided he wanted to give it a try for himself. “I locked myself in my room for three days, learned about 40 songs and how to play and sing them on the guitar and then Live Bait at The Wharf gave me my first solo gig,” Knapp said. That first gig built up his reputation in the area and he was soon helping other musicians on their albums. Mel has helped out fellow musicians such as David Chastang, Melissa Joiner, Christina Christian and even helped a recording at Fame Studios on Muscle Shoals with Gwen Ellen. Knapp has plenty of respect for the other musicians on the Gulf Coast music circuit. Knapp continues on page 27
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LIVE LOCAL MUSIC KARAOKE
LuLu’s Adam Holt Papa Rocco’s Logan Spicer
American Legion Post 99 Friday at 7 p.m. Good Time Charlie’s Tuesday at 10 p.m. The Office Lounge Wednesday at 8 p.m.
Orange Beach
Foley
Ft. Morgan
Tacky Jacks Thursday and Saturday at 9 p.m.
Gulf Shores
Behind The Pines Wednesday at 8 p.m. Mud Bugs Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m. Pink Pony Pub nightly at 7 p.m. Tacky Jacks Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
Orange Beach
Island Time Daiquiri Bar Wednesday at 8 p.m. Tacky Jacks Thursday at 6 p.m. Undertow Wednesday – Friday at 9:30 p.m.
Baumhower’s Destiny Brown Sunset Festival at The Wharf Willie Staglin Tacky Jacks Mac Walter FRIDAY, JULY 3
Gulf Shores
Bill’s by the Beach Lisa Zanghi and Scott Koehn LuLu’s Wes Loper / Adam Doleac Band Papa Rocco’s Logan Spicer Tacky Jacks Soulfood Junkies
Orange Beach
Baumhowers Double D Bimini Bobs Destiny Brown Gilbey’s Rich Boyden Tacky Jacks Jimmy Lee Hannaford
Ginny Lane Monday at 7 p.m. Happy Harbor the Mothership Monday at 6 p.m. Island Time Daiquiri Bar Tuesday with Brittany Bell at 9 p.m.
Perdido Key
Flora-Bama Monday at 6 p.m.
LIVE MUSIC
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1
Gulf Shores
LuLu’s The Relics Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey
Orange Beach
Bimini Bobs Destiny Brown Cobalt Coffee, Black Tacky Jacks Melissa Joiner
THURSDAY, JULY 9
Gulf Shores
Bill’s by the Beach Chase Brown LuLu’s Kyle and Karl Papa Rocco’s Logan Spicer
Orange Beach
MONDAY, JULY 13
Gulf Shores
LuLu’s Brent Burns Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores
Bill’s by the Beach Barstool Sufers LuLu’s Lee Yankie Papa Rocco’s Logan Spicer Tacky Jacks Three Bean Soup
Orange Beach
Baumhower’s Ronnie Presley Bimini Bobs Sid Moore Gilbey’s Mac Walters Tacky Jacks Chris Bryant / Micky Springston SUNDAY, JULY 5
Gulf Shores
LuLu’s Jimmy Lumpkin Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Tacky Jacks Sarah Percy
Orange Beach
Bimini Bobs Destiny Brown Cobalt Coffee, Black Tacky Jacks Jonesy Gambino MONDAY, JULY 6
Gulf Shores
LuLu’s Brent Burns Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey
THURSDAY, JULY 2
TUESDAY, JULY 7
Bill’s by the Beach Damien Lamb
Orange Beach
Bimini Bobs Al and Kathy Hot Spot Logan Spicer
Gulf Shores
Bimini Bobs Al and Kathy Hot Spot Logan Spicer
Gulf Shores
Orange Beach
LuLu’s Cadillac Attack Papa Rocco’s Johnny B.
FRIDAY, JULY 10
Bill’s by the Beach Barstool Surfers LuLu’s Shiny Objects Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Tacky Jacks Tommy Morse
Orange Beach
Gulf Shores
LuLu’s CoConut Radio Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey
Foley
SATURDAY, JULY 4
American Legion Post 99 Sunday at 6 p.m Moes Bar B Que Tuesday at 5 p.m. The Office Lounge Tuesday at 6 p.m. Tacky Jacks Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. The Cove Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
Tacky Jacks Les Linton
Gulf Shores
TUESDAY, JULY 14
OPEN MIC
Gulf Shores
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
Baumhower’s Destiny Brown Sunset Festival at The Wharf Brian Hill Tacky Jacks Damien Lamb Duo
American Legion Post 99 A Family Tradition
Foley
Looking for some live music? The Gulf Coast has plenty to offer in music and entertainment. This monthly guide will lead you to hot spots for karaoke, open mic, live music and more. Email Destiny Brown to update or add listings at dbrown@gulfcoastnewspapers.com.
Gulf Shores
LuLu’s Sugarcane Jane Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey
Orange Beach
Amphitheater at The Wharf John Fogerty Baumhower’s Christina Christian Bimini Bobs Ronnie Presley Gilbey’s Mac Walters Tacky Jacks Marty McIntosh
Gulf Shores
LuLu’s Alvarado Road Show Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey
LuLu’s Alvarado Road Show Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey
Orange Beach
Bimini Bobs Al and Kathy Hot Spot Logan Spicer THURSDAY, JULY 16
Gulf Shores
LuLu’s Wes Loper Papa Rocco’s Logan Spicer
Orange Beach
Foley
Baumhower’s Destiny Brown Sunset Festival at The Wharf Modern Eldorados Tacky Jacks Mac Walter
Gulf Shores
FRIDAY, JULY 17
SATURDAY, JULY 11 American Legion Post 99 Robert Broom Bill’s by the Beach Chase Brown LuLu’s Adam Holt Band Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Tacky Jacks Jimmy Lew Hanniford / Johnny B.
Gulf Shores
Orange Beach
Orange Beach
Baumhowers Roger Plemmons Bimini Bobs Sid Moore Tacky Jacks Jesse Howell / Charlie Wilson Duo SUNDAY, JULY 12
Foley
Bill’s by the Beach Damien Lamb Duo LuLu’s Cool Rayz Papa Rocco’s Logan Spicer Baumhower’s Double D Bimini Bobs Ronnie Presley Gilbey’s Vic Saul Tacky Jacks Melissa Joiner and Company SATURDAY, JULY 18
American Legion Post 99 Southern Star
Foley
Fort Morgan
Gulf Shores
American Legion Post 99 Bruti
GulfVisitorGuide.com Bill’s by the Beach Lisa Zanghi LuLu’s Shiny Objects Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Tacky Jacks Jimmy Lee Hanniford / Johnny B.
Orange Beach
Baumhower’s Charlie Wilson Bimini Bobs Stricly Isbell Gilbey’s Corey Rezner Tacky Jacks Christ Bryant SUNDAY, JULY 19
Foley
American Legion Post 99 Mike and Tim Dean
Gulf Shores
LuLu’s Shiny Objects Papa Rocco’s Johnny B.
Orange Beach
Bimini Bobs Destiny Brown Cobalt Coffee, Black Tacky Jacks Jonesy Gambino MONDAY, JULY 20
Gulf Shores
LuLu’s Brent Burns Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey TUESDAY, JULY 21
Gulf Shores
LuLu’s Grits N Pieces Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
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Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey
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Bimini Bobs Al and Kathy Hot Spot Logan Spicer
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LuLu’s Jimmy Lumpkin Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey
LuLu’s Sugarcane Jane Papa Rocco’s Logan Spicer
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Baumhower’s Destiny Brown Sunset Festival at The Wharf Brian Hill Tacky Jacks Damien Lamb Duo FRIDAY, JULY 24
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Bill’s by the Beach Charlie Wilson and Mel Knapp LuLu’s Kyle and Karl Papa Rocco’s Logan Spicer
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Baumhower’s Double D Bimini Bobs Christina Christian Gilbey’s Mac Walters Tacky Jacks Jimmy Lee Hannaford SATURDAY, JULY 25
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Knapp continued from page 25 “I think everybody’s humble here,” Knapp said. “I've been to L.A., I've experienced Nashville, but down here is an untapped resource of talent. Nobody moves here to be famous, but some of the musicians could be and they're way better than some of the famous people I've already heard.” Knapp has played with well over 50 musicians in the area. “We're not cut-throat musicians,” Knapp said. “It's a competition, but it’s a respectful competition. It's kind of like a mafia down here — but a good mafia. If you spit on one of us, you might as well spit on all of us because we have each other’s back.” “I'm used to helping other musicians and I've always enjoyed doing that,” Knapp said. “But this year, I want to do my own thing. I've already established myself as a musician and now I want to establish myself as an artist.” Now, Mel is planning on taking his solo career to the next level. “The music I write is for me, which has been the case for a while — up until this year,” Knapp said. Mel plans on getting his songs published in the near future, and he wouldn't mind his songs being recorded
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Gilbey’s Mac Walters Baumhower’s Christina Christian Bimini Bobs Sid Moore Tacky Jacks Mickey Springston
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Tacky Jacks Les Linton
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LuLu’s Cadillac Attack Papa Rocco’s Johnny B.
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Bimini Bobs Alexa Burroughs Cobalt Coffee, Black Tacky Jacks Melissa Joiner MONDAY, JULY 27
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LuLu’s Brent Burns Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey TUESDAY, JULY 28
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Bimini Bobs Al and Kathy Hot Spot Logan Spicer THURSDAY, JULY 30
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LuLu’s Lee Yankie Band Papa Rocco’s Logan Spicer
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Baumhower’s Destiny Brown Sunset Festival at The Wharf Mario Mena Tacky Jacks Jimmy Lee Hanniford FRIDAY, JULY 31
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Bill’s by the Beach Lisa Zanghi and Scott Koehn LuLu’s Crowned Jewelz Papa Rocco’s Logan Spicer
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Baumhower’s Roger Plemons Bimini Bobs Destiny Brown Gilbey’s Mac Walters Tacky Jacks Charlie Wilson Duo
by someone who has as just as much love for the song as he does. Knapp hopes to have his album out within the next year. Knapp not only helps out other musicians, he enjoys helping out everyone. Once a month, Knapp entertains the patients at Blake, a living facility for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s, in Malbis. “I enjoy doing that and I think it's amazing that people count out older people because they have a so called disability,” Knapp said. “But I proved it wrong last time I was there. Some of them actually remembered my name. They couldn’t tell me the day of the week, but the power of music can transcend all of that. Last time they not only remembered me, but they remembered what songs I played and they would sing the songs with me.” Knapp enjoys lending a hand to others and shares his love for music with all who are around him. He is excited to continue his solo music career and to pursue his original music. “I'm the musician that likes to help and can't help but to help another musician achieve what they hear in their head,” Knapp said. “It made me happy for many years and was a great accepted challenge, but now it's time for me to help myself and get myself out there as not just a musician but as an artist. Better late than never!”
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251-981-6979 (City Hall) (Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm)
251-980-INFO (City Infoline) 251-981-SURF Daily Beach Report www.cityoforangebeach.com www.ospreycamera.com
which is being seen daily around the world
Frequently Asked Questions
1) Tents (no larger than a 10x10 ft.) are allowed on the beach, but they have to be placed behind (North of) the designated sign marker post and should be removed before night. Tents cannot be placed between the sign post and the Gulf of Mexico. This is for designated emergency and safety access. 2) Pets are not allowed on the beach on the Gulf of Mexico or surrounding islands (Robinson, Bird, Walker). However they are allowed at the designated city Dog Park on Canal Rd. (Hwy 180) next to Sportsman Marina. All dogs should remain on a leash within the city limits. 3) Glass in any form (bottle, cup, container, etc.) is strictly prohibited on our beaches and islands. 4) A yellow or green ag posted along gulf beaches means to use caution while swimming in the gulf waters and is permitted. A red ag means danger and one should not swim in the waters. Double red ags mean that swimming in the waters is prohibited by law. Purple means WARNING! A jellysh or other marine threat. 5) All trails and parks are free and open from daylight to dusk 7 days a week. 6) Fires or ames are strictly prohibited on the beach. This includes grills, tiki-torches, lanterns, open re pits, candles, reworks, etc. 7) Jet skis, boats, and any other motorized vessels, are prohibited from launching along the gulf front beaches.
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The camp will include art activities such as pastels, pottery, mosaics, watercolors, textile arts, drawing and tie-dye
Explore the arts at Kaleidoscope
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he Kaleidoscope Summer Fine Arts Camp will be July 13 through 17 and is a partnership between the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance and the First Presbyterian Church of Gulf Shores. The goal of this camp is to give young people a glimpse into the extraordinary world of the fine arts, by participating in both hands-on classes and experiencing live, professional performances. The camp encompasses all realms of the fine arts, including various mediums of visual art, many different musical genres, dance, drama and literature. Offered to those entering second through eighth grades, students will be divided into age categories for classes. Each will be able to indicate class preferences, but will also be exposed to all the fine arts through the performances. This event is a revitalization of the camp coordinated for several years by the former Gulf Coast Arts Council, now merged with the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance. It has
been greatly enhanced by a wider group of coordinating, performing and exhibiting professional artists. The Kaleidoscope Summer Fine Arts Camp will offer music, dance, drama/theatre, stories, pastels, pottery, mosaics, watercolors, textile arts and drawing. Applications are available online at gulfcoastartsalliance.com or gulfshoresfirstpresbyterian.org. They can also be picked up at the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery, 225 E. 24th Ave. or at the First Presbyterian Church, 309 E. 21st Ave., both in Gulf Shores.
if you go WHAT: Kaleidescope Summer Fine Arts Camp WHEN: July 13 – 17 COST: $100 per person; $85 for siblings FIND OUT MORE: Call 251-948-2627, 251-978-8130, visit GulfCoastArtsAlliance.com or email gulfcoastartsalliance@ gmail.com The camp is open to children entering grades 2 – 8.
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AUGUST ABSTRACTS A special exhibit by Susan McCullough
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he Gulf Coast Arts Alliance is honored to present a special exhibit“August Abstracts,” by Susan McCullough, a well-known Gulf Shores artist. The exhibit will be on display in the GCAA Art Gallery from July 30 until August 31. A reception will be held on July 30, from 6 – 8 p.m. The public has a cordial invitation to attend. Susan Nomberg McCullough received her bachelor of science degree in speech and art from the University of Alabama and has continued to study with many accomplished artists and teachers, including Professors Al Sella and Frank Engle of Tuscaloosa, and Max Hellman at The Birmingham Museum of Art. She has also studied at the Delgado Museum of New Orleans, now the New Orleans Museum of Art, and in other locations throughout the United States. Having produced more than 500 paintings, Susan’s art is displayed in libraries, banks, hospitals, senior care facilities, interior design showrooms, corporate offices and private collections. Her commissioned portrait of Pasquale’s Inc. founder, “Papa” Pasquale, hangs in the company’s national corporate office. The University of Alabama recently commissioned Susan to create a painting to honor her late professor and life-long mentor, Al Sella. The painting is an impressionistic portrait of the iconic artists and his emblematic bicycle. The portrait now hangs in the art building, Clark
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Hall, and is slated to do so in perpetuity. Susan’s was recently honored by having two of her works selected to be on display at the Exhibition Florence Biennale in Florence Italy. This event will be held in September. The two pieces selected will be on display at the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery during her “August Abstracts” exhibition, July 30 through August 31. Susan and her husband, Gaylon, are long time residents of Gulf Shores. Most days you will find Susan working in her Gallery and Studio at 350 Cypress Bend Blvd., located next to the Villas at The McCullough Institute in Gulf Shores. For information about the Susan N. McCullough special exhibit, email gulfcoastartsalliance@gmail.com, telephone 251-948-2627 or visit gulfcoastartsalliance.com. The Gulf Coast Arts Alliance is a non-profit organization with office and Art Gallery at 225 East 24th Avenue in the Waterway Village of Gulf Shores.
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Tabletop Photography Photos submitted by the Coastal Photography Club. For more information contact Capt. Mark Robinson at 251540-7463 or President Mary Whitworth at 251-550-7050.
John Stetz Capt. Mark Robinson
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WILDLIFE AT GULF STATE PARK
PHOTOS BY CHASE BROWN
VISIT THE PARK! Gulf State Park 20115 State Highway 135, Gulf Shores 251-948-7275
Assembly of God
CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY OFCHURCH GOD
25550 Canal Rd, Orange Christian Life the island Beach Church 967-4840 25550 Canal Rd., Orange Beach www.christianlifechurch.tv 251-967-4840 www.christianlifechurch.tv GULFWAY CHURCH 541 Cotton Creek Dr. (Co. Rd. 4), Gulf Gulfway Church Shores 541 Cotton Creek Dr. (Co. Rd. 4), 968-6858 Gulf Shores www.gulfwaychurch.com 251-968-6858 www.gulfwaychurch.com Baptist
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BAPTIST GULF SHORES First Baptist Church Gulf Shores 2200 West First St.,ofGulf Shores 2200 W. 1st968-7369 St., Gulf Shores 251-968-7369 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF First Baptist Church of Orange Beach ORANGE BEACH 4773 Bay Circle, Beach 4773 Bay Circle,Orange Orange Beach 251-981-4288 981-4288 www.firstbaptistorangebeach.com www.firstbaptistorangebeach.com Fisherman BAPTIST Baptist Church FISHERMEN CHURCH 17101 RiverRd., Rd., Bon Bon Secour 17101 River Secour 949-6387 251-949-6387 www.fomm.org www.fomm.org FRIENDSHIP BAPTISTChurch CHURCH Friendship Baptist 7159 CountyRd. Rd.10, 10, Bon Bon Secour 7159 County Secour 949-6486 251-949-6486 ISLAND FELLOWSHIP Island Fellowship BaptistBAPTIST Church CHURCH 28290 Canal Rd., Orange Beach 28290 Canal Rd, Orange Beach 251-980-1005 980-1005
Lagoon Baptist Church LAGOON BAPTIST CHURCH 17867 State Highway 180 W., Gulf Shores 17867 State Hwy 180 W., Gulf Shores 251-968-7057 968-7057 www.lagoonbc.com www.lagoonbc.com OysterBAY Bay BAPTIST Baptist Church, SBCSBC OYSTER CHURCH, 4280 Plash Rd., Gulf Shores 4280 Plash Rd., Gulf Shores 251-968-7805 968-7805 www.oysterbaybaptist.org www.oysterbaybaptist.org RomarBEACH Beach Baptist Church ROMAR BAPTIST CHURCH 23370 Perdido Beach OrangeBeach Beach 23370 Perdido BeachBlvd., Blvd., Orange 251-981-8959 981-8959 www.romarbeach.org www.romarbeach.org SHELL BAPTIST CHURCH ShellBANKS Banks Baptist Church Hwy 180, Gulf Shores 1212512125 StateState Highway 180, Gulf Shores 540-7136 251-540-7136
Catholic OUR LADY OF THE GULF CATHOLIC Our LadyCATHOLIC of the GulfCHURCH Catholic Church 308E.East 22nd Ave, Gulf Gulf Shores 308 22nd Ave., Shores 968-7062 251-968-7062 www.ourladyofthegulfal.org www.ourladyofthegulfal.org ST. THOMAS-BY-THE-SEA 26547 Perdido Beach By Blvd., Orange St. Thomas The Sea Beach 981-8132 26547 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach www.stthomasbythesea.org 251-981-8132 www.stthomasbythesea.org Church of Christ CHURCH OF CHRIST OF CHURCH OF CHRIST GULF SHORES Church of Christ Gulf Shores 2414 W. 1st St, Gulf Shores 2414 W. 1st St., Gulf 968-7769 Shores 251-968-7769 www.gulfshoreschurchofchrist.org www.gulfshoreschurchofchrist.org Episcopal EPISCOPAL HOLY SPIRIT EPISCOPAL CHURCH Holy Spirit Episcopal 616 Fort Morgan Rd, GulfChurch Shores 616 Fort Morgan Rd., Gulf Shores 968-5988 www.holyspiritepiscopalgulfshores.com 251-968-5988 www.holyspiritepiscopalgulfshores.com ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 6270 Bon Secour Hwy, Bon Secour St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 949-6254 6270 Bon Secour Highway, Bon Secour 251-949-6254 Greek Orthodox ST. ATHANASIOS GREEK GREEK ORTHODOX ORTHODOX CHAPEL Chapel St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox 220 20thAve., Ave, Gulf 220 E.E.20th GulfShores Shores 967-2020 251-967-2020 stathanasios.al.goarch.org stathanasios.al.goarch.org Lutheran LUTHERAN GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA Grace Lutheran Church-ELCA 491 West 23rd Ave, Gulf Shores 491 W. 23rd Ave., Gulf Shores 968-5991 251-968-5991 PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Peace Lutheran Church 8250 Roscoe Rd., Gulf Shores 8250 Roscoe Rd., Gulf Shores 974-2545 251-974-2545 ST. JUDE’S BY THE SEA LUTHERAN St. Jude’s By The Sea Lutheran Church CHURCH 312 E.E.16th GulfShores Shores 312 16thAve., Ave, Gulf 251-968-5833 968-5833 Methodist - United GULF SHORES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1900 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores 968-2411 www.gulfshoresumc.org
MORGAN’S CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH METHODIST - UNITED Hwy across from SwiftMethodist School, BonChurch Secour Gulf10,Shores United 949-7400 1900 Gulf Shores Pkwy., Gulf Shores 251-968-2411 ORANGE BEACH UNITED www.gulfshoresumc.org METHODIST CHURCH 28751 Morgan’s Canal Rd., Orange Beach Chapel 981-6751 United Methodist Church www.orangebeachumc.org Highway 10, across from Swift School, Bon Secour 251-949-7400 Non-Denominational IGLESIA CASA DE LUZ Orange Beach United Methodist Church Companerismo Cristiano 28751 Canal Rd., Orange Beach 225 E. 24th Ave, Gulf Shores 251-981-6751 948-3467 www.orangebeachumc.org SAFE HARBOR HOUSE OF PRAYER NON-DENOMINATIONAL Multi-Culture Full Gospel Christian Service Center 7320 Bon Secour Hwy, Bon Secour Programs: Emergency 223-3615Aid, Food Pantry, Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy Meals BY on THE Wheels ST. and ANDREW SEA, 317 Dolphin Ave., Gulf Shores A COMMUNITY CHURCH 17263 Ft. 251-968-5256 Morgan Rd, Gulf Shores www.cscgs.com 968-3900 www.standrewbythesea.org
Iglesia Casa De Luz Companerismo Cristiano Presbyterian E. 24th Ave., CHURCH Gulf Shores FIRST 225 PRESBYTERIAN (USA) OF251-948-3467 GULF SHORES 309 East 21st Ave., Gulf Shores
968-7720 Safe Harbor House of Prayer www.gspres.com Multi-Culture Full Gospel 7320 Bon Secour Highway, Bon Secour GRACE251-223-3615 FELLOWSHIP PCA 19470 Co. Rd. 6, Gulf Shores 968-5302 St. Andrew By The Sea, www.gracefellowship-pca.com A Community Church
17263 Fort Morgan Rd., Gulf Shores ORANGE BEACH 251-968-3900 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH www.standrewbythesea.org 26640 Canal Rd, Orange Beach 981-4220 PRESBYTERIAN www.orangebeachpresbyterian.org
First Presbyterian Church (USA) of Gulf Shores CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER 309 E. 21st Ave., Gulf Shores PROGRAMS: Emergency Aid, Food Pantry, 251-968-7720 Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy and www.gspres.com Meals on Wheels. 317 Dolphin Ave., Gulf Shores
Orange Beach Presbyterian Church 968-5256 www.cscgs.com 26640 Canal Rd., Orange Beach 251-981-4220 www.orangebeachpresbyterian.org
DINING GUIDE
Hanging out at the beach can make you hungry. When it does, head out to one of our remarkable Gulf Shores and Orange Beach restaurants. With the world’s best inshore and offshore deep sea fishing, you’ll find that succulent, fresh-off-the-boat seafood is the order of the day. Of course, you don’t have to have seafood! You’ll find plenty of restaurants in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach serving barbecue, steak, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, pizza, deli-style sandwiches and more.
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Voted Top Ten Seafood Restaurant In USA
By Coastal Living
“The Best Steamed Seafood Available” SINCE 1989 www.GulfShoresSteamer.com
Located at 27267 Perdido Beach Blvd. #115, Orange Beach, AL in SanRoc Cay
251.948.6344 GETTIN’ STEAMED
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Appetizer Selection
*Steamed Oysters *Raw Oysters Seafood Gumbo, Crawfish Corn Chowder or Spicy Cajun Jambalaya Steamed Royal Red Shrimp Fresh Steamed Mussels Smoked Tuna or Shrimp Dip Blue Crab Claws Crab Cakes • Shrimp Skewer
Salads
Shrimp Salad • Cobb Salad
Sandwiches
Served with chips and all the fixin’s
*Hot & Juicy Hamburger *Tuna Sandwich Chicken Sandwich Hot Dog Grilled PoBoy’s *Steak Sandwich Crab Delight Grilled Cheese
Land Lover’s
Served with corn, potato and cole slaw
Gettin’ Steamed Platters
“VOTED BEST VALUE” All Platters & Combos Are Served with corn, Potato and Cole Slaw
Bay Steamer Ocean Steamer Small Steamer
Desserts
Key Lime Pie French Silk Chocolate Pie New York Style Cheesecake
A la Carte
Shrimp Skewer Snow Crab Cluster Lobster Tail
Crawling Combos Royal Red Shrimp Alaskan Snow Crab Shrimp & Crab Combo *Shrimp & Oysters The Crab Bowl “Bucket O’ Reds”
Fresh Fish Selection
Served with corn, potato and cole slaw Extra For Blackened Seasoning
Red Fish, Mahi-Mahi, Tilapia, Whitefish or Our Fresh Catch *Yellowfin Tuna Crab Cakes Stuffed Fish
The “Little Shrimp” Selection
Sides
Cole Slaw, Corn or New Potatoes Cauliflower or Broccoli
Beverages
Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, Vault, Lemonade, Iced Tea
Wines
By The Glass, By The Bottle, Premium Bottle Merlot, White Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Pinot Grigio
Beer
Domestic Bottle Premium Bottle Domestic Draft By The Glass Premium Draft By The Glass Domestic Pitcher Premium Pitcher
*Filet Mignon Served with Chips *Ribeye Steak Frozen Daiquiri 4 Oz. Burger • Hot Dog Strawberry, Pina Colada, Banana, Grilled Chicken Grilled Chicken Fingers Peach, Tequila sunrise, Margarita, Garden Steamer Grilled Cheese • (2)PB & J *All Prices Are Subject To Change Without Notice Due to Market and Availability* We Serve Our Food Hot & Fresh, So Please Allow Time For A Quality Product Consumer Information: consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellsh or eggs may increase your risk of illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions, such as chronic illness of the liver or blood, or have immune disorders.
*Cooked To Order Items are Identied by Asterisks.
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Moe’s Original BAR B QUE
25603 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, Alabama
251.981.RIBS (7427)
www.moesoriginalbbq.com Moe’s Original Bar B Que offers a New Meaning to Beach BBQ If you’re hungry for
Pulled Pork, Wings, Southern Fried Ca�ish, Fried Shrimp and their Famous Ribs Come To Moe’s To Get Your Fix!
Or Haul It Home...
Double & Triple Wide Packs Available Also offering
Catering Service for Special Events & Parties
Let Us Cater Your Events!
Daily Specials!
Mon: Meatloaf Tues: BBQ Baked Potato Wed: Brisket Thur: Thanksgiving Sandwich Fri: Blackened Mahi Mahi Sat: Smoked Cheeseburger Sun: Fried Chicken
11am-9pm - 7 Days a Week
Unless We Sell Out First!
Shirt and Shoes are NOT Required, or expected.
Moe’s New Location
20733 Miin Rd., Foley, AL • 251-923-0079
If the pit house is smokin’, we’re open!
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“HOME OF THE ORIGINAL”
Fish River Grill #3
Fish River Grill #2
(Next to Rouses)
(Foley Plaza on Hwy. 59)
251.948.1110
251.952.FISH (3474)
GULF SHORES 1545 Gulf Shores Pkwy.
FOLEY 608 S. McKenzie
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Gulf Shores Later Hours Spring & Summer
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OMG! SHRIMP FEAST POBOY!!!
CHOSEN IN TOP “100 DISHES TO EAT IN ALABAMA BEFORE YOU DIE” GRILLED or FRIED AUTHENTIC SOUTHERN COOKED SEAFOOD PLATTERS
(Served w/ Fries, Coleslaw, Hushpuppies, Fried Okra, Tartar or Cocktail Sauce & Swamp Soup) Bayou Seafood Platter - Fried Gator, Frog Legs, Shrimp, Oyster, Catsh Seafood Platter - Fried Shrimp, Oyster, Catsh Cajun ls o t Golden Fried Catsh Platter - (U.S. Raised) Crawrefi’sshNoPthising Fried Select Oyster Platter The Like ‘Em! Fried Shrimp Platter - (Approx. 14-15) Fried Gator Platter
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VOTED BEST BURGERS IN BALDWIN COUNTY
Hurricane Burger • Hillbilly Melt • River Burger • Shroooom Burger • Swamp Burger Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger
REDNECK REUBEN • ALABAMA CHICKEN MELT PoBoys • Chicken • Shrimp • Oysters • Gator • Frog Legs Crawsh Pistols • Catsh • Whitesh • Stuffed Crab
***Cajun Crawsh Pistols Dinner (2) w/ Fries & Slaw*** OMG! Shrimp Feast Po-Boy • Seafood BLT
APPETIZERS ~ SALADS ~ POBOYS & SANDWICHES ~ KIDS MENU DON’T FORGET YOUR SWEET THANG
“Sweet Thang” Signature Dessert! Redneck version of a New Orleans Beignet & Granny’s Apple and Peach Cobbler Rolled in Powdered Sugar. Mmmmm...this “thang” is SOOOOOO good!
BEST BAR PRICES ON THE COAST ~ SWAMP JUICE ~ STUMPWACKER
608 S. McKenzie Street • (Foley Plaza on Hwy. 59) Foley, Alabama
251.952.FISH (3474)
1545 Gulf Shores Pkwy (Next to Rouses) Gulf Shores, Alabama
251.948.1110
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. • Gulf Shores Later Hours Spring & Summer
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www.Desotosseafoodkitchen.com
Voted “People’s Choice” •Best Lunch • Best Dinner • Best Seafood
Since 2004
also been voted
• Friendliest Staff
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Daily Lunch Specials Fresh Steamed, Grilled, Blackened, Fried, Baked and Sautéed Seafood
Award-winning Fish and Shimp Specialties Casual Family Atmosphere Reasonable Prices Senior Menu Available, from 3pm - 5:30pm
Seafood Kitchen 138 West 1st Ave • Gulf Shores, AL • 251-948-7294
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www.Desotosseafoodkitchen.com
Seafood Kitchen Lunch Menu
HOME-STYLE LUNCH SPECIALS
(Served with your choice of two side dishes) Saturday & Sunday - Add $1.00
Fried Shrimp - tail less Blackened Catsh Fried Catsh Broiled Flounder Fried Flounder Grilled Chicken Chicken Creole Fried Chicken Tenders Country Fried Steak Hamburger Steak Pork Chops Country Ham Vegetable Plate SANDWICHES
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(Served with french fries)
Complimentary Ice Tea and Bread Served with All Dine in Lunch Entrees. Add House or Caesar Salad 3.25 Substitute Salad for side dish 1.75 Po-Boy Sandwich 8.99 Cheeseburger 7.99 Crab Cake Po-Boy 10.99
Cheese, Italian, Thousand Island, French, Low-Fat Ranch, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinegar, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Sesame Asian, Oil & Vinegar
Riviera Salad 7.25 - with pecan chicken tenders 9.99 - with chicken tenders 8.99 - with boiled shrimp 9.99 - with grilled or blackened chicken 8.99 Caesar Salad 7.25 - w/grilled or blackened chicken 8.99 - w/boiled shrimp 9.99 Gumbo & Salad - a cup of Seafood Gumbo and our 7.99 Bisque & Salad 8.50 SEAFOOD FAVORITES (Served with your choice of two side dishes)
Add House or Caesar Salad Substitute Salad for side dish Fried Buttery Shrimp Fried Oysters Fried Crab Claws *Coconut Shrimp Grilled Shrimp
2.25 1.75 10.99 12.99 13.99 11.99 10.99
SEAFOOD PLATTERS
Dinner Menu
STARTERS Oysters on the Half Shell 1/2 dozen 5.99................1 dozen 10.99 Southern Style Crab Cakes 9.99 Shrimp Remoulade 7.99 Crab, Spinach & Artichoke Dip 8.99 Coconut Shrimp 8.99 Stuffed Mushrooms 8.99 Alligator Bites 8.99 Fried Crab Claws 1/2 lb........12.99 1 lb........24.99 Tuna Dip 7.99 Sweet Potato French Fry Basket 7.75 Fried Green Tomatoes 6.99 GUMBO & SOUP Seafood Gumbo cup....4.75 bowl....6.49 Crab & Shrimp Bisque cup....5.25 bowl....7.99 FRIED SEAFOOD FAVORITES (Served with your choice of two side dishes)
Buttery Shrimp Tail-less Shrimp Bon Secour Oysters Crab Claws Fried Fish of the Day Shrimp & Flounder Shrimp & Oysters Fried Catsh
*Monte Cristo Sandwich 7.99 SALADS Dressings: Honey-Mustard, Ranch, Bleu
15.99 14.99 16.99 17.99 17.99 16.99 17.99 14.99
(Served with your choice of two side dishes)
Shrimp Lover’s Platter Fried Seafood Platter Broiled Seafood Platter Creole Platter Caribbean Platter Crab Platter SEAFOOD SPECIALTIES
17.99 18.99 16.99 18.99 18.99 23.99
Stuffed Shrimp Shrimp Scampi Blackened Catsh Coconut Shrimp Grilled Shrimp Shrimp Creole Crawsh Etoufee Crab Cake Dinner STEAMED SEAFOOD
16.99 16.99 14.99 16.99 15.99 15.99 15.99 15.99
(Served with your choice of two side dishes)
(Served with new potatoes & one side)
Snow Crab Legs - 2 lbs. 26.99 Royal Red Shrimp - 1 lb. 22.99 Combo - 1/2 pound Royal Reds & 1 pound Snow Crab 23.99 TONIGHT’S CATCH (Served with your choice of two side dishes) Choose from the following preparation styles:
Fried Catch Blackened Catch Grilled Catch Broiled Catch
17.99 17.99 17.99 17.99
Fried Seafood Platter 14.99 Broiled Seafood Platter 13.99 Stuffed Shrimp 12.99 Mahi-Mahi 11.99 Yellow-Fin Tuna 11.99 Tilapia 9.99 Grouper 12.99 Snow Crab Legs 16.99 Royal Reds - 3/4 lb. 16.99 Combo - 1/2 lb. Each 16.99 Crab Cakes - 2 cakes 13.99 PASTA Fettuccini Alfredo 10.99 - w\grilled or blackened chicken 11.99 - with shrimp or crawsh 12.99 Basil Pesto Pasta - with Roma Tomatoes 10.99 - with grilled chicken 11.99 - with shrimp 12.99 SIDE DISHES Fried Green Tomatoes ~ Green Beans Turnip Greens ~Sweet Potato Casserole Corn Fritters ~ French Fries Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy ~ Fried Okra Au Gratin Potatoes ~ Steamed Veggies Kernel Corn ~ Yellow Rice Black-Eyed Peas ~ Cole Slaw Lima Beans ~ Macaroni & Cheese
New Orleans Catch Mediterranean Catch Caribbean Catch *Pecan Encrusted Catch *Paneed Catch LAND LOVER’S FARE
19.99 19.99 19.99 19.99 21.99
(Served with your choice of two side dishes)
Hawaiian Rib-eye - (12 oz.) 18.99 - add jumbo grilled or fried shrimp add $4.00 Jamaica-Jerk Chicken 14.99 Grilled Chicken Breasts 13.99 Fried Chicken Tenders 13.99 PASTA Fettuccini Alfredo 13.99 - with grilled or blackened chicken 15.99 - with shrimp or crawsh 16.99 Scallops Alfredo 15.99 Shrimp & Pasta Marsala 18.99 Basil-Pesto Pasta 13.99 - with grilled chicken 14.99 - with shrimp 15.99 SIDE DISHES Substitute House or Caesar Salad for a Side Dish - Add $1.75 Sweet Potato Casserole ~ Cole Slaw Baked Potato ~ Steamed Vegetables Yellow Rice ~ French Fries Fried Green Tomatoes
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Orders To Go: CALL 251-948-7262 or 251-948-6529 Highway 59, Gulf Shores 1/2 Mi. North of the Beach • Live Entertainment 7 nights a week NEVER A COVER CHARGE! • Full Menu until Midnight • Lunch Specials Daily M-F 11-2 • Happy Hour 11-7 Mon.-Fri.
• Appetizers • Steamed Seafood • Award-winning Pizza Specialty Pizzas • Pasta • Oysters: Suck ‘em down RAW on the Half Shell or
Steam ‘em up with a ‘lil drawn butter & lemon • Award-Winning Oyster Specialties: • Hot Shucks Cajun • Baked • Alfredo • Rockyfeller • Parmesan • Fiesta
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Papa’s Specialties
for complete menu details
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Cajun Oysters (Whooee!) Oysters Alfredo Oysters Fiesta
* TO GO ORDERS WELCOME *
Hot Shucks (The Heat is On) Baked Oysters Oysters Rockyfeller Oyster Parmesan
★ Oyster Specialties ★
Oysters
All oysters @ market price Suck em down RAW on the Half Shell..............1/2 doz or dozen Steam em up w/a lil drawn butter & lemon.....1/2 doz or dozen
add Meatballs................................... $1.50 add Sausage .................................... $1.50 add Meatballs & Sausage ................. $3.00
Served With Garlic Bread Seafood Pasta .................................$13.95 Fettuccine Alfredo ......................... $8.95 Baked Ravioli ..................................$11.95 Chicken Alfredo ...........................$11.95 Manicotti.........................................$11.95 Shrimp Alfredo ............................$13.95 substitute Alfredo Sauce .........$2.00 Lasagna (Papa’s Favorite) ..........$12.95 Italian Combo Dinner.......................$14.75 Spaghetti ...................................... $7.95
Mama’s Italian Specialties
Who’s Your Daddy Burger! Try it we DARE YOU! .....................................................$15.95 Ultimate Chicken Sandwich ...............$9.95 Rocky’s Knock Out Burger............. $8.95 Add Bacon ......................................... 1.00 Grilled Chicken Sandwich ..................$8.95 Add Bleu Cheese Crumbles ................. 75¢ Reuben ............................................$10.25 Alpine Burger ............................... $ 9.95 Hot Dog .............................................$4.25 Patty Melt .................................. $ 10.95 Coney Island Chili Dog .......................$5.95 Meatball Sandwich ....................... $ 8.95 Baked French Onion Sou ...................$6.50 Italian Sausage Sandwich ............. $ 8.95 Bowl Chili ..........................................$5.50 French Dip .................................... $ 8.95 Baked Chili ........................................$6.75 Philly Cheese Steak ...................... $ 9.95 BLT ...................................................$6.25 Papa’s Prime Steak Sandwich .... $11.95
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Shrimp Pizza • All Meat Pizza • Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza Spinach Alfredo Pizza • Chicken Club Pizza • Buffalo Chicken Pizza
$15.25 .............................................. $18.25
10” SMALL
(Mushrooms, green peppers, onions, black & green olives, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese)
Vegetarian Style...................................$10.95 ......................................................... $14.95
(Artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, onion, feta cheese, mozzarella & pesto)
Artichoke, Sun-dried Tomato................$16.25 ......................................................... $19.25
(Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, shrimp, scallops, mushrooms, onions & broccoli)
Seafood Primavera Pizza.....................$16.25 .......................................................... $19.25
(Whole slice tomato, bacon, feta, onion and pesto)
Flying Tomato......................................$16.95.......................................................... $19.95
10” SMALL
Papa’s Specialty Pizza
Add Shrimp:........................................$ 2.75 ..............................................................$3.75
(Pepperoni, onions, sausage, green peppers, mushrooms, beef, ham, black & green olives)
Price Buster Pizza..............................$12.95 ........................................................... $16.96
(Pepperoni, onions, sausage, green peppers, mushrooms)
Papa Delux Pizza................................$10.95 ........................................................... $14.95
Pepperoni, sausage, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, beef, black or green olive, ham, hot pepper rings, anchovies, extra cheese, fresh tomatoes, bacon, sauerkraut, Canadian Bacon, pineapple, French and ranch dressing.
Our Great Cheese Pizza........................$6.95 ..............................................................$9.95 Each Item.............................................$1.30 ..............................................................$1.65
10” SMALL
Papa’s Pizza
Snow Crab (1.5 lb.)................................................................................................... $23.50 Royal Reds (1 lb. seasonal) ....................................................................................... $18.75 Combo Reds & Crabs (2 lbs) .................................................................................... $25.50
SERVED WITH GARLIC BREAD AND COLESLAW
Papa’s Steamed Specials
Caesar Salad..................................Side $5.95 Dinner ....................................... $6.95 add Chicken $1.95 add Shrimp $2.95 Spinach Artichoke Dip ................................................................................................ $8.75 Stuffed Mushrooms (3) ............................................................................................. $8.95 Oysters Picard (3) ..................................................................................................... $9.95 Garlic Bread (2) $2.75..........Cheese Bread (2) $3.50 ................ Add Marinara Sauce $.75 Boil Shrimp Small (6oz.) $8.25............. Large (12 oz.) $13.75 Papa’s Wings With Ranch Dressing (6) $6.50.....................(12) $9.50 ....... (25) $16.75 Potato Skins (Choose any three toppings) ............................................................... $9.95 Combo Platter: 3 Wings, 2 Stuffed Mushrooms, 3 Skins .......................................... $11.50 Nachos -- Best In Town Round 1: Cheese ........................................................................................................ $5.95 Round 2: Chili & Cheese ............................................................................................. $7.95 Round 3: Chili, Cheese, Black Olives, Onions & Green Pepper..................................... $8.95
Italian Garden Salad ................................................................................................... $4.75
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