Beachin' (November 2017)

November 2017

beachin’ Life on the Alabama Gulf Coast

Frank Brown Songwriters’ Festival comes to town

Q and A with Local Musicians 1 Beachin’ ● November 2017

Best Eats on the Beach Live Music on the Island

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Q&A with local musicians Frank Brown Songwriters’ Festival Hooked on Fishin’ Live Local Music Jason Fobes: Music Instructor Beach Happenings Dining Guide

30 a letter from the editor

Hi, Some argue that the best time to be at the beach is in the fall. The fall weather is in full swing and the holidays are quickly approaching. Take advantage of off-season at the beach by doing everything you wish you could during the summertime, except with no lines!

This issue is all about music and the musicians that serenade us at our favorite restaurants, bars and stages. We chatted with a few local musicians about their past, present and future in music. Also check out everything you need to know about the Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival happening in Baldwin and Escambia counties this month. With a full schedule of events and live music calendar, you’re bound to make some new memories this month!

I’ll see you there in my beach chair,

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Life on the Alab

Frank Brownl Festiva Songwriters’ comes to town

Q and A with Local Musicians

Best Eats on the Beach Live Music on the Island

The cover photo was taken on a cool fall afternoon along west beach. Many fishermen are seen planted on the beach after picking the perfect fishing spot in the early evening hours. The silhouettes created by the background of another amazing sunset displays a reverence of beauty, a surge of excitement and a serenity of life along our beaches, which cannot be described in any other way than, Amazing!

Cover photo by Jack Swindle

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with local musicians

BY DESTINY BROWN Whether you’re dining at your favorite ocean front restaurant, out on the town at your favorite bar scene or spending a autumn Saturday at one of the beach’s art markets, live music is everywhere. Most of the musicians that bring you these tunes are seasoned professionals that gig up and down the island and surrounding areas. For this issue, we did an exclusive Q and A with a few of these local musicians about how they got their foot in music, what they hope to accomplish, and the inspirations behind their music.

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PHOTO BY DEE HORTON PHOTOGRAPHY

Adam Brown

• Rock, Country, Pop and Delta Blues

Q: When did you begin your music career?

AB: I started playing guitar when I was 8 or 9 years old and took lessons to learn the fundamentals. I then took lessons from 12 to 16 and really learned the chords, the blues and a bunch of covers. I developed singing through playing and being in bands when no one else in the band sang. I started learning who I was and learning my voice by playing around the bonfire. Back in 2007 is when I took the first steps to chase the dream.

Q: Do you have other jobs, interests or hobbies?

AB: I work part-time moving furniture during the week for

a company, but so far I’ve been blessed doing only music where I play three to five shows a week. It’s been good.

Q: What are your biggest inspirations?

AB: I’ve always loved Lynyrd Skynyrd.

He kind of pushed me at a young age.

I’ve grown up on Skynyrd so I wanted to check out Muscle Shoals, Alabama so I moved there and studied a lot.

Q: Where do you see your future in music?

AB: There’s no way out. It’s an addiction.

It’s a high you get that no alcohol or drug can give than when you’re playing for

over 10,000 people. It’s forever for me. You learn every show and take chances and grow every week. I’m very blessed to do what I do.

Q: What are some of your biggest accomplishments in music?

AB: Opening up and playing on the big stage before some big artists like Zac Brown and Kid Rock a couple of years ago for Bayfest. It’s been pretty neat doing that.

Q: Where can we find you?

AB: I have regular gigs at Mudbugs weekly, Flora-Bama, Moe’s in Foley, hotel gigs on the weekends at Holiday Inn, Best Western and Hilton Garden. I also play once in awhile over in Pensacola Beach at Flounders.

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PHOTO BY DEE HORTON PHOTOGRAPHY

Christina Christian • Eclectic Country, Folk, Americana

Q: When did you begin your music career?

CC: I picked up guitar at age 12 and it did not catch on at

first. I then picked it back up at 16 and it’s been history ever since. I’ve always liked singing. I decided I needed to play music also so realized the balance early on. I began playing gigs when I was 18 and had my first paying gig in 2012.

Q: Do you have other jobs, interests or hobbies?

CC: I’m the creative left brain type and so it’s all art for me.

If it’s painting, songwriting, whatever.

Q: What are your biggest inspirations?

CC: Just being raised on the Florida Alabama Gulf Coast.

My music has a lot to do with the beach and the country atmosphere that comes with it.

Q: Where do you see your future in music?

CC: I definitely want to have some music in TV shows and movies so that’s a goal. Definitely making another album and just writing. I have these connections with 10 Beachin’ ● November 2017

artists in Nashville and am trying to get music into other artists hands and just trying to get our songs cut.

Q: What are some of your biggest accomplishments in music?

CC: Right now my biggest accomplishment is The Children’s Miracle League song with Nick Biebricher and Sean Gassaway through Sandy Roots Music Productions.

The fact that that song is going to be played at every single baseball game they have and everyone will be singing along with it means more than a lot of what I’ve experienced so far.

Q: Where can we find you?

CC: The Point Restaurant every Thursday where I sing with my band, Ole River String Band. Flora-Bama, Cobalt Restaurant, Cosmo’s, GTs on the Bay and more.

find her online: www.thechristinachristian.com

Pale Moon Rising Damien Lamb (singer, rhythm guitar,) Chris Clifton (lead player, harmony,) Doug Habbena(bass and harmony)

Q: When did you begin your music career?

country and bluegrass.

DL: Doug and I started playing together about six years ago. We did a variety of the Pale Moon Rising Band with as many as a five piece at one time. Chris and I met in September of last year at the Malibu and we played a few duo gigs. Then in February, we sat down and decided to do as many trio gigs as we could. We did over 200 shows over the summer.

DH: We put different twists on old country songs. We take

Q: What are your biggest inspirations?

CC: I guess my biggest influence as an acoustic player and songwriter is James Taylor. I learned a lot from a guy named Chuck Cannon and of course, bluegrass player Tony Rice.

Q: What category would you call your music genre/style?

DL: Eclectic. Everything from folk to Southern rock to

a country song and turn it into a Taj Majal.

Q: What are some of your biggest accomplishments in music?

DL: We did over 200 shows over the summer. One of the reasons we appreciate to get promo and that we’re doing studio stuff is so we can move it up a notch. The biggest thing we did so far was the VIP concert for Jimmy Buffet this year Q: Where can we find you?

DL: Cobalt, GTs On The Bay, Luna’s, Tacky Jacks, FloraBama, Fish River Grill, Driftwood at The Wharf, Pleasure Island Tiki Bar and more.

find them online: • Pale Moon Rising on Facebook

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Lisa Zanghi

• Funky and Jazz Blues, Ballads and Swamp Boogie

Q: How did you begin your music career?

their own. I have had some wonderful bands and worked with awesome players here and it just keeps getting better all the time. I would like to write more and that is definitely in my future. I would love to write an instrumental record.

I also see a grand piano of my own in the future.

LZ: I started playing the piano at age 6 (took lessons until Q: What are some of your biggest age 15) and guitar about age 10 (learned from my brother accomplishments in music? and friends that played for folk masses at my Catholic grade school) self-taught. I started up with a band in the mid 70s’ and played at skate rinks, high school dances, neighborhood parties, etc. I later moved on to clubs, college campus parties etc.

Q: Do you have other jobs, interests or hobbies?

LZ:

I love to play tennis. My part time day job is bookkeeping and I work with an accountant in Mobile. I also enjoy spending time with my family and helping out with our family business (Mr. Sam’s) in Mobile.

Q: What are your biggest inspirations?

LZ: Carole King for her wonderful lyric and melody writing.

Bonnie Raitt for her funky grooves, vocal style, and just all around coolness, especially early Bonnie Raitt. Chuck Leavell for his piano style and instrumental tunes and love his first solo LP and the song “Rain in Spain.”

Q: Where do you see your future in music?

LZ: I will always play music as long as I am able. Since I moved back from Nashville, I just let things evolve on

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LZ: One of my major accomplishments I believe was to

work with Nashville artists, writers, managers, producers and publishers. Moving to Nashville was a big decision for me. Touring with country star Doug Stone for six years was also another major accomplishment for me. I played keys and sang backup. Writing with Doug landed one of our songs on one of his records and I am still trying to pitch my songs.

Q: Where can we find you?

LZ:

Mondays at Nolan’s in Gulf Shores, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Flippers in Orange Beach, Thursdays at Francos in Orange Beach, every 2nd and 4th Sunday at Old 27 Grill in Fairhope for brunch, Sunday nights through Thanksgiving weekend at Perdido Beach Resort.

find her online: • lisazanghimusic.com • Lisa Zanghi Music on Facebook

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Frank Brown International Songwriters’

Festival Nov. 9 – 19

BY DESTINY BROWN If you’re looking for a little more than sand and sea to take up your off season time, load up and take a day trip. There are many places for all ages and the whole family that are just a drive away from the beach and offer new memories!

What started out as an end of season party 33 years ago has become the oldest festival of its kind in the country. The Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival is an event that songwriters nation-wide look forward to each November and the crowd, venues and volunteers grow each year.

Co-owner of Flora-Bama, Joe Gilchrist, has poured his heart and soul into the Songwriters’ Festival to make it what it is today. Through think and thin, hurricanes and the slow season, Gilchrist has managed to keep the event a legendary experience for songwriters and music lovers alike.

The event is named after Frank Brown, who was the night watchman at Flora-Bama for over 20 years before retiring at 91 years old. Gilchrist named the Festival after him because he was a father figure to the musicians, employees and patrons of Flora-Bama.

“To honor his name, Joe Gilchrist wanted to try to do something to boost business in that November time frame when historically things got so very quiet around here,” said Andy Haynes, director of the Frank Brown International 14 Beachin’ ● November 2017

Songwriters’ Festival. “So the story goes, they just decided to have a party and the party evolved into the Festival.”

This year more than 200 songwriters are participating at over two dozen venues in Baldwin and Escambia counties.

“Over the years, musicians have submitted applications,” Haynes said.

“This year, we’ve received so many and it was difficult to go through them all so we formed a selection committee.

We have a data base of over 600 names and we decided to send invitations this year.”

Haynes was a volunteer of the Festival for 18 years before getting asked to serve on the board of directors.

“There’s so much more talent than we have the capacity to showcase,” Haynes said. “It’s just amazing to me all the inquiries I’ve received.”

This year, there will be even more acts and special showcases added to the 10 day event.

“For the first time ever, we’re going to have a Country

Music Hall of Fame inductee here, Don Shlitz,” Haynes said.

“He wrote “The Gambler,” which Kenny Rogers recorded and coincidentally, Larry Butler from Pensacola, a Grammy Award winning producer and writer, was the producer of.”

Shlitz was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Oct. 22 with Alan Jackson and Terry Reid, he will attend the CMA Awards on Nov. 8 and then Nov. 10 he is performing in the Main Room of Flora-Bama. The showcase is titled “An Evening with Don Shlitz/A Tribute to Larry Butler.” The proceeds will go to an established Larry Butler Memorial Music Fund at the University of West Florida. Over the past few years, the event has donated more than $50,000 to the fund. Tickets for the showcase are $20 at the door.

Friday, Nov 17, Flora-Bama will be screening the movie “Tennessee Whiskey,” which is a documentary on Dean Dillon’s life, in the

Main Room at 2 p.m. The event is free. Later that night, Dean Dillon and Joe McBride, both Nashville Country Music Hall of Fame songwriters, will be performing in the Main Room.

On Saturday, Nov. 18 from 2-6 p.m. Flora-Bama will be doing a memorial tribute to the songwriters that are, unfortunately, no longer with us.

“That’s something we try to do every year to pay respects to people who played a big part to the Festival over the years,” Haynes said.

Each year during the event, the Festival also holds a Songwriters’ competition with kids from Baldwin County.

“We’ve always had a showcase at LuLu’s where we bring in over 200 school kids from Baldwin County and they all submit to perform songs and the songs get critiqued and there’s a winner declared,” Haynes said. “The winner gets a slot in the Songwriters’ Festival next year. This year, the City of Gulf Shores came on board as a sponsor and we’re moving the event from LuLu’s to the City of Gulf Shores Cultural Center and we’ll be able to have more kids. The Baldwin County Board of Education is involved, and LuLu’s will still cater the lunch. It’s from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.”

“I just want to clarify that no conversation about the Songwriters’ Festival should take place where Joe Gilchrist is not given due credit,” Haynes said. “He founded the Festival and the fact that the Festival has such a place in his heart that he has continued it over the years to support it. He has sought to it and helped in every way imaginable.

He has a love and appreciation for songwriters and we’re so blessed.”

If you go WHAT: 33rd Annual Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival WHERE: Venues throughout Baldwin and Escambia County DAYS: Nov. 9 – Nov. 19

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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�sfied 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 first 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 first looked at her face shape and explained that there are five 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 finished! 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 16 Beachin’ ● November 2017

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-thecounter 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 first 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 definitely 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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Welcome to the Beach

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.

BEACH FLAG WARNING SYSTEM

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.

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3. Glass in any form (bottle, cup, container, etc.) is strictly prohibited on our beaches and islands.

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4. A yellow or green flag posted along gulf beaches means to use caution while swimming in the gulf waters and is permitted.

A red flag means danger and one should not swim in the waters.

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Low Hazard (calm conditions) High Hazard (rough conditions, such as strong surf and or conditions)

Double red flags mean that swimming in the waters is prohibited by law.

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Purple means WARNING! A jellyfish or other marine threat.

5. All trails and parks are free and open from daylight to dusk 7 days a week.

6. Fires or flames are strictly prohibited on the beach. This includes grills, tiki-torches, lanterns, open fire pits, candles, fireworks, etc.

7. Jet skis, boats, and any other motorized vessels, are prohibited from launching along the gulf front beaches.

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hooked

on fishin

with Phil Dortch

Knowing what to keep and what to toss back

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harks have been a fascinating topic of discussion for the young and old alike since the first Jaws movie hit the screen. How dangerous are they really? Common sense tells us not to swim near dark in the afternoon, avoid wearing shiny jewelry, don’t swim in a fish feeding frenzy and if you see a fin that’s not a dolphin, get out of the water. With all that said, sharks are great fun to catch whether large or small. They are fierce fighters, require special tackle like wire leaders and some are even good to eat unless they are trying to eat you.

When fishing for shark, it’s important to know the laws of which ones you are allowed by law to retain. I was coming in from a charter recently when I was stopped at the dock

by Marine Resource Enforcement officers. They ask what I had caught.

My reply was, three small Spanish and two Atlantic Sharpnose sharks. Upon inspection, I was informed that the sharks were fine tooth shark. Pleading my case of innocence, I asked, “How do you tell the difference?”

The Atlantic Sharpnose has white

Above: Bonnet Head shark; Right: Atlantic Sharpnose shark spots along the sides. If in doubt, cut the line or remove the hook if possible. The only two sharks that are allowed to be in possession are the Atlantic Sharpnose and Bonnet Head. All others must be a minimum of 53-inches. I was blessed with only a warning and considered it a learning experience.

The very next day while fishing around the near Gulf rigs, we caught several large Spanish Mackerel, or so we thought. Upon further examination, they were juvenile King Mackerel, which look almost the same.

Note, both have yellow spots, but the Spanish has a gradual descending lateral line and black dorsal fin. The King line has a sharp drop midway and gray or white dorsal fin. It pays to know the rules to avoid fines.

Enjoy the water but always be safe.

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Tacky Jacks Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.

Mudbugs Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.

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live local music

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Adam Holt Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey THURSDAY, NOV. 2 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Phil and Foster Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey FRIDAY, NOV. 3 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Grits ‘n Pieces Nolan’s Midnight Confessions SATURDAY, NOV. 4 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Lefty Collins Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Ribs and Reds Don Stafford SUNDAY, NOV. 5 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Webb Dalton / Cadillac Attack Ribs and Reds Don Stafford ORANGE BEACH Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell

Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

FRIDAY, NOV. 10 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival Nolan’s Midnight Confessions SATURDAY, NOV. 11 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Ribs and Reds Don Stafford SUNDAY, NOV. 12 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Adam Holt / Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival Ribs and Reds Don Stafford ORANGE BEACH Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell Tacky Jacks Gerry Gambino

MONDAY, NOV. 13 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Brent Burns Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey TUESDAY, NOV. 14 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Bob Cushing Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey THURSDAY, NOV. 16 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

MONDAY, NOV. 6 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Brent Burns Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey TUESDAY, NOV. 7 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Albert Simpson Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Albert Simpson Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey THURSDAY, NOV. 9 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival Nolan’s Midnight Confessions

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SATURDAY, NOV. 18 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Ribs and Reds Don Stafford SUNDAY, NOV. 19 GULF SHORES

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MONDAY, NOV. 20 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Brent Burns Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey TUESDAY, NOV. 21 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Justin Yawn Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

GULF SHORES LuLu’s Light Travelers Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Ribs and Reds Don Stafford

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 22 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Lee Yankie Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

SUNDAY, NOV. 26 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Steve Wilkerson / Cadillac Attack Ribs and Reds Don Stafford ORANGE BEACH Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell

THURSDAY, NOV. 23 GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

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Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey TUESDAY, NOV. 28 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Rebecca Barry Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Adam Holt Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey THURSDAY, NOV. 30 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Derrick and Travis Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

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FRIDAY, NOV. 17 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival Nolan’s Midnight Confessions

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BEACH ART

Jason Fobes

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Among one of his most rewarding jobs is being a music instructor for those eager and willing to learn the art of music.

Fobes has had roots in music for as far back as he can remember. He officially began playing live shows and touring in 1989 when he was still in school and began performing at parties.

He studied under another familiar musician to the area, Rebecca Barry, at Faulkner State. Under her study, Fobes learned the education side to music and put his theory to practice.

“I began teaching music when I was working for MMI music in Mobile and Birmingham,” Fobes said. “Some of my customers would come in and ask me if they knew where they could take lessons, and I said I could teach them some things and that’s how it started.”

To begin with, his biggest goal was to help his friends and that goal remains the same today.

“Usually it’s someone I meet that comes out to one of my live performances and that’s the biggest way I get students,” Fobes said. “People 26 Beachin’ ● November 2017

see that I know what I’m doing and I get to talk to them and we arrange an appointment to get together. Some of my students in the past have gone on to become professional musicians.”

Fobes teaches out of his studio in Perdido Key and makes house calls. He tries to fit into his students schedules and lessons usually last about 30 minutes. Fobes teaches guitar, bass and beginner piano and if you’re a student of Fobes’, prepare to have some homework.

“All I require is a strong desire to learn,” Fobes said. “For example, Maddox is only six and some say that’s too young, but parents being closely involved really changes everything. I have no age limits.”

The young and the old and the young at heart will all find an opportunity to learn under Fobes’ instruction.

His willingness to teach and help his students reach their goals is shown throughout his enthusiastic music lessons.

“I really enjoy seeing the lightbulb come on above peoples heads,” Fobes said. “They have that ‘Aha’ moment and realize that they understand what we’re talking about. They start to see how they can apply it to their practice

and play. That is extremely gratifying.”

As for advice for a rookie musician willing to learn or a seasoned musician willing to expand, Fobes has his biggest tip of all.

“The best advice I’d give anyone is don’t stop believing,” Fobes said.

“Continue with the fascination.”

Fobes has gained many recognitions through his music and was honored in 2015 as the 2015 Nappie Award Winner for Best Jazz Musician. He has been a judge for Singing for Scholarships at the Annual Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores and was the emcee for the event this year.

Currently, Fobes has another production project he is working on for The Children’s Miracle League.

He is producing the official theme song for the Miracle League of Coastal Alabama, which he describes as a huge honor in his career.

He is currently a member of the the Justin Fobes Band, Ole River String Band and the Magic Johnsons. He can be found performing every Sunday for brunch at Cobalt Restaurant and every Thursday at the Point Restaurant with Ole River String Band. To contact Justin, visit Justin Sable Fobes on Facebook, call 251-487-5994 or email justinfobes0@gmail.com.

“I really enjoy seeing the lightbulb come on above peoples heads,” Fobes said.

“They have that ‘AHA!’ MOMENT and realize that they understand what we’re talking about.”

Fobes gives a lesson to 6-year-old Maddox.

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Beach Happenings Trivia

ORANGE BEACH Tacky Jacks Wednesdays at 6 p.m.

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FOLEY American Legion Post 99 Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

Moe’s Original Bar B Que Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

GULF SHORES American Legion Post 44 Mondays at 6 p.m.

Cultural Center Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

Tacky Jacks Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

ORANGE BEACH Flora-Bama Weekdays from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Tacky Jacks Wednesdays at 6 p.m.

TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS DOLPHINS AND BLUE ANGELS SAIL

Sail Wild Hearts, 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

March to April is $99 per adult plus tax, $69 for children age 12 and under plus tax. May to August $125 per adult plus tax, $90 for children age 12 and under plus tax. September to November $99 per adult plus tax, $69 for children age 12 and under plus tax.

Mix gravity-defying aerial stunts with smooth sailing on Wild Hearts for a match made in coastal paradise. Board our spacious 53-foot, open-ocean catamaran on Tuesdays and Wednesdays this month.

Make priceless memories with your family and friends as you witness breathtaking aerial displays performed by the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy’s precision flying team. Dates and times of the Blue Angels practice are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit the museum website, http:// sailwildhearts.com/dolphins-angels-sailing-adventure.

PHONE: 251-981-6700

THURSDAYS PERDIDO QUEEN DINNER CRUISE

Hudson Marina, 4575 S. Wilson Blvd., Orange Beach $59 per person Set sail with the sunset on our beautiful paddlewheel boat, Perdido Queen. Enjoy beautiful views of the bay as the sun goes down while listening to a live band. A delicious gourmet style buffet and cash bar for your dining pleasure.

PHONE: 251-981-4127 WEBSITE: http://Hudsonmarina.net/

FRIDAYS THROUGH SUNDAYS HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES AT THE WHARF The Wharf front parking lot, 23101 Canal Rd., Orange Beach 6-10 p.m.

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$20 for 4 people; $5 for a single rider Are you “saddled up” for the holidays yet? If not, then mosey on over to The Wharf and spend an evening under the moon in an enchanted horse-drawn carriage. Trot along through streets and gaze at the lights and decorations with your loved ones. You’ll want to have your camera ready for this ride!

PHONE: 251-224-1000 WEBSITE: http://alwharf.com

SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS SEC AND NFL FOOTBALL

The Hangout, Gulf Shores Begins at 11 a.m.

Every Saturday and Sunday at The Hangout is the premiere place in Gulf Shores to see all your favorite games! With dozens of TVs, custom tailgating menu, weekly beers, huge giveaways, and more, there’s no reason to watch your team anywhere else!

PHONE: 251-948-3030 WEBSITE: http://thehangout.com

SATURDAYS SATURDAY MORNING BIKE RIDE

Infinity Bicycles, 4575 Orange Beach Blvd., Orange Beach On Saturday mornings, riders can join in the fun for a 24-35 mile group ride in and around Orange Beach. This ride usually averages 17 mph. Check our shop calendar or Facebook page for time changes or canceled rides. All you need is the willingness to get out and ride, a bike in good working order, helmet, water, ID, spare tube, nutrition (recommended), emergency money (recommended).

PHONE: 251-974-1727 WEBSITE: http://www.infinity-bicycles.com

CHECK WEBSITE FOR DATES BRANDON STYLES IMPRESSION AND MAGIC SHOW – THE ISLANDS ONLY SHOW

The Showroom is located behind Live Bait’s Restaurant, 24281 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach

Visit website for times and schedules. Shows run weekly, year-around and are subject to change. Direct from Las Vegas, Brandon Styles delivers a variety performance that showcases nearly 60 singing & speaking impressions, comedy, dance, magic, ventriloquism and plenty of audience participation. He has toured throughout the U.S. and whether you’re 8 or 80, this classy show has something for you!

Brandon’s shows are family friendly so head down to the Showroom at Live Bait to enjoy THE ISLAND’S ONLY SHOWS. WEBSITE: www.brandonstyles.com

NOV. 17 – DEC. 24 PHOTOS WITH SANTA CLAUS

The Wharf, Orange Beach Fridays from 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Saturdays from noon to 6 p.m.; Sundays from noon to 2 p.m.

Ho Ho Holiday photo time in Santa’s Village at The Wharf. Sit with jolly Claus and capture the moment forever! He has checked his list, twice actually, so make sure you are on your best behavior when you snap a frame-worthy picture.

PHONE: 251-224-1000 WEBSITE: http://www.alwharf.com

NOV. 17 – JAN. 14 ICE SKATING RINK AT THE WHARF

Regular time is 4-10 p.m. (Monday-Friday) and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Saturday-Sunday); Thanksgiving Break (Nov 17 – 26) is 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Christmas Break (Dec 16 – 31) is 10 a.m.10 p.m.

Ice rink will be closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas, closed at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve, open from 10 a.m.-noon on NYE and New Year’s Day open on 10 a.m.-10 p.m. $10 for skating; $13 for skating and Ferris wheel; $80 for frequent skater pass Let us bring winter to you. Grab a pair of skates and glide, spin, or fall into the season.

Share this unique experience with family and friends. Plan a date night! Whatever the occasion, coast on blades with us along the coast.

PHONE: 251-224-1000 WEBSITE: http://alwharf.com

NOV. 9 – 19 33RD ANNUAL FRANK BROWN INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITERS’ FESTIVAL

Multiple times and venues throughout Escambia

and Baldwin Counties This annual songwriters’ and listeners’ event runs from November 9-19, 2017 across multiple venues at different times. To be sure you don’t miss one of your favorites, please be sure to research venues and times at the FBISF website. Festival attendees enjoy an up close and personal concert experience and are often able to learn the stories behind the songs as told by the original author. Venues of all kinds welcome the nearly 200 songwriters that come from around the country and around the world.

The festival is dedicated to the late Frank Brown, who was night watchman at Flora-Bama for 28 years, and whose moral values, integrity and strength of character still endure. During this festival, Grammy Award winning songwriters and the up and coming stars of tomorrow come into the spotlight to perform original songs in multiple locations in beautiful Perdido Key and Pensacola, Florida and Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Alabama. Whether you are looking for a “listening room” experience, a pleasant dinner and music venue, a family friendly musical adventure or a gritty roadhouse, FBISF has a place for you. Most venues are free to attend; a few charge a modest cover at the door. The Southeast Tourism Society named the 2011

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Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival one of the top 20 events in the Southeast. For information on venues and times please visit the FBISF website.

PHONE: 850-492-7664 WEBSITE: http://www.fbisf.com

NOV. 2 INAUGURAL HONOURS GOLF CHARITY CLASSIC

Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club, 20 Peninsula Blvd., Gulf Shores 11 a.m. $125 per player Inaugural Honours Golf Charity Classic benefitting the Christian Service Center will be held at the Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club on Thursday, Nov. 2. Registration and lunch begins at 11 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at noon.

100 percent of the proceeds go to the Christian Service Center. The format is a four-person scramble with the cost including lunch, golf, course beverages, driving range, tee gift and prizes. Prizes will be awarded to longest drive, closest to the pin, longest putt and raffle prizes.

Please call Anthony Vaughn to register.

PHONE: 251-968-8009

NOV. 2 – 4 ALABAMA PLEIN AIR ARTISTS’ PAINT OUT

25 East 24th Ave. in the Waterway Village of Gulf Shores More than 50 artists will come together to paint the outdoors in an event hosted by Craig Reynolds and the Alabama Plein Air Artists (APAA). Craig, a member of the APAA, has helped grow this event, which started out as just Alabama artists and has now turned in to artists traveling from all over the South East to paint together. “Plein” is a French word meaning “open air” or “outside”. Most plein air artists use oil paints as their medium of choice, but others mediums will be used. Artists will be painting mainly in Gulf Shores, Bon Secour and Orange Beach. The APAA Paint Out will culminate on Nov. 4 in Waterway Village with a “Quick Draw”. All artists will be given three hours to finish a painting. The public is invited to come watch the artists paint and will be given the opportunity to purchase the artwork in a “Wet Paint” sale at 2 p.m.at the end of the event. You may also purchase paintings that were created over the two-day APAA Paint Out during this sale.

For more information about the Alabama Plein Air Paint Out, contact Craig Reynolds at 256-458-1881, email Craigreynolds@comcast. net, the Gulf Coast Art Alliance at 251-948-2627.

NOV. 4 GCAA ART MARKET

Gulf Coast Arts Alliance, 225 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Market features original arts and crafts created by local and regional artists. Visitors can expect to see paintings in oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel and mixed media. In addition, the artists will feature pottery, photography, jewelry, woodcrafts and other original art.

WEBSITE: http://www.gulfcoastartsalliance.com

NOV. 4 AND 13 TRAIL TROT GUIDED NATURE HIKE

Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23460 Wolf Bay Dr., Foley 9-11 a.m.

Our popular Trail Trot guided nature hikes return. All trots will leave from the Graham Creek Interpretive Center promptly at 9 a.m.

These hikes are designed to get Preserve guests introduced to and more comfortable using the different nature trails. Wear closed-toed shoes, bring some water, maybe a camera as you never know what we will see out in nature at Graham Creek Preserve!

WEBSITE: http://grahamcreekpreserve.org/about

NOV. 3 AND 4 10TH ANNUAL OYSTER COOK OFF AND CRAFT BEER WEEKEND AT THE HANGOUT

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The Hangout , 101 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores Admission is $10 per person and free for children 12 & under. Weekend VIP is $150.

The Hangout Oyster Cook-Off & Craft Beer Weekend showcases the talents and tastes of the best chefs from the Southeast for a decadent afternoon of oysters and spirits on the beach in beautiful Gulf Shores. At the Bloody Mary Invitational some of the Southeast’s best mixologists will compete for the best Bloody Mary. Don’t want to compete? No problem!

There will be plenty of opportunities to taste!

We are pleased to have numerous authors and James Beard Award nominees visiting our beach oasis. Make sure you attend a workshop or get a book autographed and sharpen your culinary skills with fun and informative cooking demos

throughout the day. Catch all the football action with our Best Tasting Tailgate tents where you can watch SEC Football games on big screen TVs. The Craft Beer Festival on Friday, Nov. 3 offers dozens of craft beers available from breweries such as Oskar Blues, Good People, Abita, Big Beach Brewing, Kona Brewing and more. This all-inclusive event features a souvenir cup, unlimited craft beer tastings and live music. Plus, craft cocktails, Champagne, and Bloody Marys will be featured throughout the day to help wash the oysters down. On Saturday, Nov. 4, stop by the North American Oyster Showcase and sample oysters flown in from Pacific Northwest, New England, the Maritimes, British Columbia, the Mid-Atlantic, Baja Peninsula and right here from the Gulf Coast. Shucking oysters is truly an art. At the Shucking Contest watch along as restaurants compete for the title of fastest oyster shucker.

PHONE: 251-948-3030 WEBSITE: http://www.hangoutcookoff.com

NOV. 9 – 12 COASTAL ALABAMA COUPLES CLASSIC

Coastal Alabama Golf, 3840 Cotton Creek Circle, Gulf Shores

9 a.m.-5 p.m. $1200 per couple and singles are $600.

If you go to one tournament this year, make sure it’s the Coastal Alabama Couples Classic.

This all-inclusive golf tournament, located along the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast, provides three days of championship golf, awesome dining experiences, a sunset cruise and so much more! What other tournament includes all of these great activities, championship golf and 32-miles of sugar-white sand beaches for you to enjoy? Don’t miss out! Visit our website for more information.

PHONE: 251-968-5339 WEBSITE: http://www.golfalabamabeach.com/ coastal-alabama-couples-classic

NOV. 10 STRUT YOUR PUTT! ANNUAL PERDIDO KEY CHAMBER FALL GOLF TOURNAMENT 2017

Perdido Bay Golf Club, 1 Doug Ford Dr., Perdido Key, FL 9 a.m.-noon $100 per player; $75 military player; $400 per team; $300 military team “Strut your Putt” while you are entertained by

our local Perdido Business Showcase! Goodies, door prizes, and contests galore! Spend a fun day with us! Entry fees include lunch, green and cart fees, drink holes, prizes and more! Check in at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.

We are proud to announce that a portion of our proceeds will be going towards the Frank Brown International Foundation for Music.

This foundation sends songwriters into schools to make presentations where students are introduced to the wonders of songwriting. The foundation awards scholarship funds to collegebound Baldwin and Escambia Counties high school students who display a serious interest in music and supplies instruments to schools to support their music programs. The Frank Brown International Foundation for Music produces the Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival annually. In its 33 year it is the oldest festival of its kind in the country. It brings over 200 Grammy award-winning and up and coming songwriters to the area as well as thousands of devoted attendees.

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NOV. 10-12 2017 WORLD FOOD CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Wharf in Orange Beach, 4830 Main St., Orange Beach The World Food Championships is the largest competition in food sport, where champions of previous events convene for a chance at winning the ultimate food crown and a share of $300,000. The World Food Championships platform ranges from live-event integration and activations to a robust multimedia platform that serves culinary stars, home cooks, brands and destinations. In four short years, WFC has awarded more than one million in prizes and money, spawned a TV series, garnered more than five billion media impressions and launched numerous professional careers for successful contestants.

PHONE: 615-297-6886 WEBSITE: https://worldfoodchampionships.com

NOV. 11 2017 BEACH ASSAULT HOSTED BY GULF SHORES CROSSFIT

8 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Beach Assault is an inaugural fitness competition that will take place on Nov. 11 at the Gulf Shores beach front on the west side of Gulf Place. This event is sure to bring some major competition to the beach. Schedule of events will be posted on the event website. For more information, check out Gulf Shores Crossfit website.

PHONE: 251-233-3069 WEBSITE: http://gulfshorescrossfit.com/

NOV. 18 CREEK CRAWL OBSTACLE RUN 2017

23460 Wolf Bay Dr., Foley 8 a.m.-noon Participants crawl, climb and run their way through our 400 acres of trails on this fourmile obstacle race. Don’t be afraid of getting a little muddy! The race will be a cross country challenge, with more than 12 obstacles to challenge you. Participation is limited to ages 10 and up. There will be guaranteed shirts for the first 100 registered racers. Runners will receive water, a beer if over 21 with an approved ID, and a meal post-race as the DJ plays music. Awards will be given for top three

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male and female runners. All proceeds benefit the educational programs at Graham Creek Nature Preserve. Races will begin at 8 a.m. Heats will be started every 10 minutes with 50 racers per heat. Water stations will be located at two places along course. Participants should arrive 30 minutes prior to race for final instructions.

Do be prepared to get wet and muddy! Outside showers are available, as well as hoses, for postrace cleanup. Event parking is free. Food and drink tickets will be redeemable starting at 9:30 a.m. Awards will begin at 10:30 a.m. No outside alcohol is permitted in the park. Participation packet pickup will be at Sports N More on Hwy 59 south of County Road 12 on Friday Nov. 17 from 3- 6 p.m.

Race registration cost is now open, at $35 per runner. Information and sign up at www.Active. com.

PHONE: 251-952-4011 WEBSITE: http://grahamcreekpreserve.org/ creek-crawl-2017-graham-creek-preserve

COAST RIDERS

“A family-friendly, fun and informative bike ride” Sims Park/Skate Park, 348 W 19th Ave., Gulf Shores 8 a.m.

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Conquer the 2018 Run the Beach Series by completing the full or half marathon at the Big Beach Marathon, the Sea Turtle Half Marathon, and the Kaiser Realty by Wyndham Vacation Rentals Half Marathon. Upon completion of all three races in November, finishers receive a medal depicting the three Gulf Coast Marathon races, a shell jacket and other swag. Love a bargain? Early online registration saves you $30!

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Free To better serve all participants, we encourage everyone to register prior to the ride. Join us for an informative bike ride along our beautiful trails. Learn bike maintenance, gear and changing flat tires. Ride Sims Park to Meyer Park.

Event starts at 8 a.m. please bring a bicycle and a helmet. Admission is free. To better serve all participants, we encourage everyone to register prior to the ride.

PHONE: 251-968-9813 WEBSITE: http://www.gulfshoresal.gov/ Calendar.aspx?EID=14629

NOV. 23 THANKSGIVING BUFFET

27200 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Ballroom Seating: Per Adult $35; Per Child $17.50; Voyagers Seating: Per Adult $45; Per Child $22.50.

The Island’s Best Thanksgiving Buffet. Perdido Beach Resort invites you to spend Thanksgiving dining on a feast prepared by Executive Chef Brody Olive. What better way to truly enjoy the company of your loved ones than by allowing us to spare you the stress and mess of preparing a dinner at home?

Ballroom seating at noon and 2 p.m. Family Rooms available for an additional cost minimum of 10 people and maximum of 30 people. For Reservations call 251-981-9811. Voyagers seating is at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Voyagers buffet will include a complimentary glass of house wine. Voyagers reservations may be made on Open Table on the website or by phone: 251981-9811.

PHONE: 251-981-9811 Extension 103 WEBSITE: http://perdidobeachresort.com

NOV. 25 2017 KAISER REALTY BY WYNDHAM VACATION RENTALS COASTAL HALF MARATHON AND 5K RUN

Orange Beach Sportsplex, 4385 William Silvers Pkwy., Orange Beach 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Shed your turkey with us at the beach on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Bring the whole family to enjoy the weekend on Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast. From a one-mile fun run to a 5K run to a half-marathon run, there is a distance for everyone. Enjoy running on the peaceful, scenic paved trails in the Back Country Trail. You will enjoy scenery encompassing the

Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

Stick around for awards and the best post-race party around at the Orange Beach Sportsplex.

PHONE: 615-460-9927 WEBSITE: http://team-magic.com/

NOV. 28 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING AT THE WHARF

The Wharf in Orange Beach, 23101 Canal Rd., Orange Beach 5:30-6:30 p.m.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at The Wharf! Help us usher in the holiday season with bulbs, garland and glee. The annual tree lighting hosted by the City of Orange Beach is the perfect ceremony to inspire the Yuletide spirit. Enjoy special festive musical performances, cookie decorating, letters to Santa, cups of toasty hot chocolate, reading of The Christmas Story by the Mayor of Orange Beach and much more. Watch out for the firetruck because Santa may just be aboard! Then stay and shimmy along with the holiday SPECTRA Sound & Light Spectacular to conclude the event.

PHONE: 251-224-1000 WEBSITE: http://www.alwharf.com

Come see what’s new and exciting at Pelican P lace!

HAIR STUDIO is proud to introduce its new merchants!

Help us welcome Everything Beautiful, Green Gift Company, Ivory West, KM Hair Salon, The Yard Milkshake Bar and Tuscany Pizza and Grill while experiencing open-air shopping and dining at our other favorite retailers and restaurants. Only minutes from the beach, you’ll find something for every taste at Pelican Place!

pelicanplacegulfshores.com 3800 Gulf Shores Parkway | Gulf Shores 36 Beachin’ ● November 2017

Play now. Grow up later.

• Jump around on over 20 20,000 000 square feet of trampolines trampolines.

• Our park features over 100 trampolines, the famous angled wall trampolines, and a series of launching decks from different heights.

• We also offer air dodgeball, a basketball goal you can dunk on, and foam pits to soar into.

EVERY WEDNESDAY HALF PRICE ALL DAY!

251-202-0900 www.TheFactor yGulfShores.com Buy 1 Jump Ticket Get 1 FREE!

Not valid with any other discount or offer.

One coupon per person per day. Exp. 12/31/2017 Beachin’ Magazine

$3.00 OFF Any Ticket

Not valid with any other discount or offer.

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dining

guide

Featuring Jon Gibson of Ole River Grill

in this issue

Bill’s By the Beach DeSoto’s Fish River Grill Flipdaddy’s Flora-Bama

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Gulf Shores Steamer LuLu’s Ole River Grill Original Oyster House Tacky Jacks

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Voted “People’s Choice” “mustA-visit” Since 2004

•Best Lunch • Best Dinner • Best Seafood also been voted • Friendliest Staff

while in Gulf Shor es

C Casual l family f il atmosphere t h Reasonable prices • Senior menu available

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Seafood Kitchen

138 West 1st Ave • Gulf Shores • 251-948-7294

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138 West 1st Ave Gulf Shores, AL

251-948-7294

www.Desotosseafoodkitchen.com

Seafood Kitchen SALA SA LA AD D SALADS Dressings: Honey-Mustard, Ranch, Bleu

Lunch L hM Menu

HOME-STYLE LUNCH SPECIALS

(Served with your choice of two side dishes) Saturday & Sunday - Add $1.00

Fried Shrimp - tail less Blackened Catfish Fried Catfish Broiled Flounder Fried Flounder Grilled Chicken Chicken Creole Fried Chicken Tenders Country Fried Steak Hamburger Steak Pork Chops Country Ham Vegetable Plate SANDWICHES

7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99

(Served with french fries)

Complimentary Ice Tea and Bread Served with All Dine in Lunch Entrees.

Add House or Substitute Salad for side dish 1.99 Po-Boy Sandwich 10.99 Cheeseburger 7.99 Crab Cake Po-Boy 11.99 *Monte Cristo Sandwich 8.99

STARTERS Oysters on the Half Shell 1/2 dozen 8.99................1 dozen 16.99 Southern Style Crab Cakes 12.99 Shrimp Remoulade 8.99 Crab, Spinach & Artichoke Dip 9.99 Coconut Shrimp 8.99 Stuffed Mushrooms 8.99 Alligator Bites 8.99 Fried Crab Claws 1/2 lb........17.99 1 lb........29.99 Tuna Dip 9.99 Sweet Potato French Fry Basket 9.99 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)

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 Butterfly Shrimp Fried Oysters Fried Crab Claws *Coconut Shrimp Grilled Shrimp Fried Seafood Platter

3.25 1.99 11.99 14.99 16.99 12.99 11.99 15.99

SEAFOOD PLATTERS

Dinner Menu

Butterfly Shrimp Tail-less Shrimp Bon Secour Oysters Crab Claws Fried Fish of the Day Shrimp & Flounder Shrimp & Oysters Fried Catfish

Cheese, Italian, Thousand Island, French, Low-Fat Ranch, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinegar, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Sesame Asian, Oil & Vinegar

16.99 14.99 18.99 20.99 17.99 17.99 18.99 15.99

(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 Catfish Coconut Shrimp Grilled Shrimp Shrimp Creole Crawfish Etoufee Crab Cake Dinner STEAMED SEAFOOD

17.99 18.99 17.99 16.99 17.99 17.99 17.99 17.99

(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

(Served with new potatoes & one side)

Snow Crab Legs - 2 lbs.

29.99 Royal Red Shrimp - 1 lb.

28.99 Combo - 1/2 pound Royal Reds & 1 pound Snow Crab 27.99 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

Broiled Seafood Platter 14.99 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 18.99 Crab Cakes - 2 cakes 13.99 PASTA Fettuccini Alfredo 10.99 - w\grilled or blackened chicken 11.99 - with shrimp or crawfish 13.99 Basil Pesto Pasta - with Roma Tomatoes 10.99 - with grilled chicken 11.99 - with shrimp 13.99 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

22.99 22.99 18.99 21.99 22.99

(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Hawaiian Rib-eye - (12 oz.)

22.99 - add jumbo grilled or fried shrimp add $5.00 Jamaica-Jerk Chicken 15.99 Grilled Chicken Breasts 15.99 Fried Chicken Tenders 15.99 PASTA Fettuccini Alfredo 14.99 - with grilled or blackened chicken 17.99 - with shrimp or crawfish 19.99 Scallops Alfredo 18.99 Shrimp & Pasta Marsala 21.99 Basil-Pesto Pasta 15.99 - with grilled chicken 18.99 - with shrimp 18.99 SIDE DISHES Substitute House or Caesar Salad for a Side Dish - Add $1.99 Sweet Potato Casserole ~ Cole Slaw Baked Potato ~ Steamed Vegetables Yellow Rice ~ French Fries Fried Green Tomatoes

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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

Now Open: Fish River Grill by the Bay 19270 Scenic Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL • 251.928.8118 Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Gulf Shores Later Hours Spring & Summer

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Aw Wi ar nn d ing 1545 Gulf Shores Parkway • Gulf Shores, Alabamaa (N (Nextt tto R Rouses))

251.948.1110

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, Catfish Seafood Platter - Fried Shrimp, Oyster, Catfish Cajun Golden Fried Catfish Platter - (U.S. Raised) tols Crawrefi’sshNoPthising Fried Select Oyster Platter The Like ‘Em! Fried Shrimp Platter - (Approx. 14-15) Fried Gator Platter

RAW OYS T BAR ER

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 Crawfish Pistols • Catfish • Whitefish • Stuffed Crab ***Cajun Crawfish 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 DIXIE DARLIN’ ~ MARDI GRAS MARGARITA

608 S. McKenzie Street (Foley Plaza on Hwy. 59) Foley, Alabama

251.952.FISH (3474)

19270 Scenic Hwy. 98 Fairhope, Alabama

251.928.8118

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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Our

BURGERS WILL HAVE YOU

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Signature Burgers • 20 Beers on Tap Wings • Fresh Salads • Sweet Potato Tater Tots Milkshake Bar • Smoothies • Frappes • Ice Cream Cones Frozen Margaritas Full Bar • Giant Patio • Corn Hole 24221 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach, AL 36561 251.929.9508 46 Beachin’ ● November 2017

BRILLIANT BURGERS *THE FLIPDADDY 7.95

The quintessential American burger served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle.

*WHISKEY BACON 9.95

BRAXTON BREWERY BEER CHEESE 9.95

Flipdaddy’s Lager (brewed exclusively for us by Braxton Brewery) melded with sharp cheddar, American cheese, and spices. Served with warm pretzel bites drizzled with garlic butter.

Sweet and Tangy Whiskey reduction sauce, American cheese, Cherrywood smoked bacon, and crispy bacon bits.

FRIED PICKLES 8.95

*EL PASO 8.95

BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP 10.99

Roasted red peppers, fresh corn salsa, lettuce, queso cheese, and piquant chipotle mayo.

*SWISS BLISS 8.95

Grilled onions and mushrooms and a double hit of Swiss cheese on a pretzel bun.

*THE CHUCK NORRIS 9.95

Our spicy signature burger sauce, fire roasted green chile and jalapeño compote, lettuce, and Pepper Jack cheese.

*BIKINI BURGER 8.95

Our famous burger atop a cool bed of Spring Mix, topped with Havarti cheese and strawberry watermelon salsa.

*MAC DADDY 9.95

Grilled Mac-N-Cheese studded with bacon and topped with aioli on a pretzel bun.

*RISE & SHINE 10.95

Fried egg, crispy Cherrywood smoked bacon, lettuce, and tomato.

*THE FRENCH CONNECTION 9.95

Boursin cheese, aioli, and thinly sliced, deep fried red onion straws. *Consuming raw or undercooked food can increase your chances of acquiring a foodborne illness.

ENTREE SALADS Tossed greens, blackened chicken, fresh corn salsa, tortilla strips, cheddar cheese, and side of Chipotle Ranch dressing.

STRAWBERRY FIELDS 8.95

Fresh strawberry watermelon salsa atop a bed of mixed greens, toasted almonds, feta cheese, tangy Strawberry Vinaigrette dressing.

Add grilled chicken 3.00

THAI ONE ON 9.95

Tossed greens, grilled chicken, toasted almonds, Mandarin oranges, rice noodles, Poppy Seed dressing.

FRY ME TO THE MOON 9.95

Tossed greens, fried chicken tenders, chopped egg, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and choice of dressing.

Dressings

Ranch, Light Ranch, Bleau Cheese, Strawberry Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard, Poppy Seed, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Chipotle Ranch

All meals served with French fries, Mandarin oranges and a soft drink. For kids 10 and under

Cheeseburger

Chicken Tenders

Cream cheese, Frank’s Hot Sauce, and Bleu Cheese dressing mixed with pulled chicken. Baked until bubbly. Served with house made tortilla chips.

OTHER SIDE OF THE FARM BEAN ME UP 9.95

Our tasty black bean and veggie patty with Pepper Jack cheese, tortilla strips, and salsa.

CHICKEN TENDER MEAL 11.95

100% natural white meat, hand breaded and deep fried, served with mild, medium, or hot Buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce, or no sauce. French fries included!

POULTRY IN MOTION 8.95

Hand breaded, deep fried chicken breast, with hot sauce, spicy bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, on a bun.

JIVE TURKEY 9.95

A juicy turkey burger with roasted red peppers, provolone, and remoulade sauce.

CLASSIC WINGS 14.95

FROZEN BAR SMOOTHIES 2.99 | 4.99

Strawberry, Banana, Mango, Strawberry-Banana, Mango-Banana, Strawberry-Mango

SHAKES 2.99 | 4.29

Chocolate-Banana, Mango, Strawberry-Banana, Banana, Strawberry, Vanilla, Chocolate, Banana Split

Grilled Cheese

Grilled Cheese

LEMONADES 2.99 | 4.29 Frozen or over ice Classic, Strawberry, Mango

FRAPPES 4.29

Mocha Frappe, Chocolate Chip Frappe, Mocha Iced Coffee

Adult Drinks

FROZEN DAIQUIRIS WITH RUM

Strawberry, Banana, Mango, Strawberry-Banana, Mango-Banana, Strawberry-Mango

MARGARITAS WITH TEQUILA AND TRIPLE SEC

KIDS MEAL 6.99 CHOICE OF:

Breaded dill pickle spears deep fried and served with Ranch dressing.

Mild, medium, or hot Buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce, or a very sassy dry rub. Ranch or Bleu Cheese on the side, celery optional.

SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD 9.95

APPETIZERS

Frozen or over ice Classic, Strawberry, Mango, Curacao Blue

FROZEN MIXED DRINKS

Bushwacker Vanilla Ice Cream, vodka, kahlua, baileys, chocolate syrup Berried Treasure Strawberry shake with amaretto and rum Tropical Twist Mango banana smoothie with coco rum Banana Split Banana split shake with dark crème do cacao

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10 Items Under $10!!!

Voted Top Ten Seafood Restaurant In USA

By Coastal Living

“The Best Steamed Seafood Available” SINCE 1989 www.GulfShoresSteamer.com

251.948.6344

Located at 27267 Perdido Beach Blvd. #115, Orange Beach, AL in SanRoc Cay

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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 *Filet Mignon *Ribeye Steak Grilled Chicken Garden Steamer

251.948.6344

27267 Perdido Beach Blvd. #115, Orange Beach, AL in SanRoc Cay www.GulfShoresSteamer.com

Gettin’ Steamed Platters

“VOTED BEST VALUE” All Platters & Combos Are Served with corn, Potato and Cole Slaw Bay Steamer Ocean Steamer Small Steamer

Crawling Combos Royal Red Shrimp Alaskan Snow Crab Shrimp & Crab Combo *Shrimp & Oysters The Crab Bowl “Bucket O’ Reds”

Desserts

Key Lime Pie French Silk Chocolate Pie New York Style Cheesecake

A la Carte

Shrimp Skewer Snow Crab Cluster Lobster Tail

Sides

Cole Slaw, Corn or New Potatoes Cauliflower or Broccoli

Beverages

Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, Vault, Lemonade, Iced Tea

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 Served with Chips 4 Oz. Burger • Hot Dog Grilled Chicken Fingers Grilled Cheese • (2)PB & J

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

Frozen Daiquiri

Strawberry, Pina Colada, Banana, Peach, Tequila sunrise, Margarita, Amaretto Orange Blossom, (Non-Alcoholic Daiquiri)

*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, shellfish 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 Identified by Asterisks.

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Tacky Jacks Mexican Garbage Nachos Peel & Eat Shrimp

Gator Bites

Crawfish Tails

Crab Claws

Crisp Luau Pork Bites “ Wangs”

Smoked Tuna Dip

Fried Pickles

Trigger Platter

Chicken Strips

Fried Green Tomato Fries

Shrimp PoBoy Firecracker Shrimp Po Boy

Grouper Tacos

Philly Cheese Steak

Grilled Tuna Samich

Chicken and Shrimp Wraps

Gulf Grouper Samich

Jacks Hand Pattied Burgers

Chicken BLT

“Tacky Shrimp”

Shrimp Platter

Oyster Platter

Ahi Tuna Platter

Shrimp & Grits

Crab Cake Dinner

Gulf Grouper Platter

Firecracker Shrimp Shrimp Tacos Shrimp & Cheese Grits

Royal Reds

Shrimp Platters

Fried Seafood Tri o Platter

Steamed Royal Reds

Ribeye Steak Platter Combo Platters

Seafood Salad’ Taco Salad Seared Tuna Salad Jacks House Salad Chicken Tender Salad Seafood Gumbo

Crawfish PoBoy

Flaky Fish PoBoy

Cajun Chicken Breast

Flaky Fish Platter

Oyster Po Boy

Famous Tacky Jacks Farmer’s Omelet Build Your Own Omelet Hash & Eggs

Shrimp Omelet Sunrise Egg Platter

Pork Chop & Egg Platter Breakfast Sandwich Shrimp & Cheese Grits

Breakfast Burritos

Belgian Waffle

French Toast

Wheel House Pancakes

Biscuits & Gravy

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Bill’s By The Beach Weekend Brunch This menu available Saturday - Sunday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

EYE OPENERS

BRUNCH

The Incredible Egg Three eggs any style choice of breakfast potatoes, old style coarse ground cheese grits, or seasonal fruit/choice of Conecuh bacon or Deans breakfast sausage/choice of bagel, southern biscuit, or sourdough toast

Buttermilk Pancakes Griddled pancakes with choice of Fresh Berry Compote, Banana Foster or Butter Pecan Toppings

Steak & Eggs 6oz bistro filet/two eggs/choice of breakfast potatoes, old style course ground cheese grits, or seasonal fruit

Biscuit & Gravy A southern style biscuit with sausage gravy and two eggs any style

Three Little Pig Hash Bill's bacon/andouille/pit ham/breakfast potatoes and vegetable trinity/two sunny side up eggs

Mimosa $2 Poinsettia $4 Bloody Mary $5

Southern Style Surf & Turf Benedict Two halves of a southern style biscuit topped with pit ham/wild American shrimp cake/poached egg and key lime hollandaise sauce—served with breakfast potatoes Croque Madame Our spin on the classic French ham and cheese sandwich with sourdough bread/ pit ham/swiss cheese/key lime hollandaise and a sunny side up egg— served with breakfast potatoes

Visit bbtb.com menus to view our menu.

Menu subject to change without notice.

Brunch Burger 1/2lb proprietary ground beef/choice of cheese/Conecuh bacon/grilled pineapple/ sunny side up egg/shredded lettuce/ sliced tomato/red onions/comeback sauce/choice of breakfast potatoes or sidewinder fries KIDS BRUNCH $4 Available for ages 10 and under only One egg any style/choice of Conecuh bacon or Deans sausage/choice of cheese grits, seasonal fruit or breakfast potatoes/choice of biscuit, sourdough toast or pancake

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Original Oyster House Gift Car Ca d... The perfect gift!

Daily Specials * .95 $8 s ial ec Sp h Lunc ink or tea *Available 11-4 | Includes soft dr .......10.95 (available daily).......................

Monday w d with French fries & cole sla e. rve uc se Sa a lad Co a Piñ th wi p Coconut Shrim ........15.95 Fish of the Month*................

Choice of 2 sides.

Tuesday served with Includes choice of 2 sides.

Fried or Grilled Pork Chops s. . Market mac-n-cheese and green bean Fire-Grilled Oysters*..............

Wednesday se Kids eat free on Tuesday* (up to 2 ee Ch w/ p rim Sh n or pc Po d Blackene free) with an adult purchase als me s’ kid . es Sid 2 of e Grits Choic Thursday ster gravy, Shop online or at the Original Oy try un Co th wi k ea St ied Fr Country use Trading Company! Great s.

Ho an be en gre d an s oe tat po mashed seaside selection of Gulf Coast gifts, Friday sure salsa, jewelry, toys and much more! Be o ng ma th wi s co Ta h Fis d Blackene eck out the latest collectible ch to w. sla d an s frie th served wi sauces 2018 hirts as well as Joe & Dave’s t-s ins Nov. 1 Ends February 28, Beg | Y ONL N ATIO LOC * GULF SHORES and seasonings. our Locals love

Daily Salad Bar

NORTH OF GULF SHORES BEACH GREAT SHOPS & KIDS’ PLAYGROUND

Gulf Shores 701 HWY 59 251.948.2445

OriginalOysterHouse.com 54 Beachin’ ● November 2017

Mobile Causeway 3733 Battleship Pkwy 251.626.2188

To Honor Veterans & Active Military we are honored to serve a free meal this Veteran’s Day, Saturday, November 11, 2017 from 11 am - close in recognition of your service. Military ID or military uniform is required to be applicable for the free lunch. *Sorry no to go orders, dine-in military customers only.

Alcohol and tip not included.

All Veterans & Active Military FREE Lunch or Dinner*!

Show Your Military ID or Wear Your Uniform

Original Oyster House Boardwalk, Gulf Shores 701 HWY 59 251-948-2445

Mobile Causeway 3733 Battleship Pkwy Spanish Fort, AL 251-621-2188

www.OriginalOysterHouse.com/veterans

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