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Your 21-day guide to fun, food and entertainment
Super Bowl Food Resolution -friendly recipes
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Book review: “Gone Girl”
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Brrr … It’s a little warm. This time of year is seesawing with temperatures — I fall asleep with my air conditioner on, and wake up needing to turn the heat on. Even with a Mother Nature that can’t seem to make up her mind, it never gets too cold to stay active in Baldwin County. There’s plenty to do for our winter visitors. With the Snowbird Showcases and several clubs in the area, it’s almost impossible to find yourself at home with nothing to do. And who says these showcase events have to be for those visitors? On Jan. 31, Orange Beach has a Relay for Life event like no other, Glow in the Park. Sponsored by Columbia Southern University, this “race” allows you to smother yourself in paint and dress in glow sticks. It’s a giant party to raise money and awareness for cancer. With the Super Bowl around the corner, cooks of the household can enter the Super Bowl Chili Cook-Off at the Flora-Bama, or try some of Jill’s easy Super Bowl foods. Mardi Gras parades begin the Friday of our next issue and ride through Fat Tuesday on Feb. 17. Check out our calendar of parades throughout Baldwin County. Back to the weather — we all know it can change on a whim, so if you are unsure of the parade date or time, call the city to double check. As always, check our calendar for fun activities, our live music listings, wine and beer columns, book reviews and restaurant reviews.
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A Look Ahead Mardi Gras in Baldwin County. 23
WHERE TO GO Glow in the Park Light up the night and fight cancer. 5 Welcome back snowbirds Showcases highlight local businesses and activities. 8
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Super Chili Bowl CookOff Cooking up cancer awareness. 19
FAMILY FUN Hobbies Find a new interest for National Hobby Month. 10
A&E Culturally Speaking Art classes along the Gulf Coast. 15 The Buzz on the Coast 21 Days, our comprehensive calendar. 11 Local Live Music Baldwin County music listings. 20
ALL ABOUT FOOD Recipes Resolution-friendly super bowl food. 6 Chew on This Trattoria. 17
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Light up the night and help raise money to fight cancer in the Relay for Life event Glow in the Park at The Wharf on Saturday, Jan. 31. Columbia Southern University is the sponsor for the event, a noncompetitive 5K “race” on The Wharf grounds which promises to provide much fun and frivolity. The main event will kick off at 5:45 p.m. and be a rollicking party until 9 p.m. But get there early. Before the race, you and your friends will each get a goody bag of glow accessories and paint to adorn y o u r-
selves to the height of glowy fashion. Throughout the course, there will be industrial machines spewing foam to the beat of some hot music. Also along the way, volunteers will spray a rainbow of glow water as you run past in addition to a dust cloud of neon powder tossed by more volunteers to make sure you are covered in color and glowing like a champ. Once you have triumphantly reached the finish line, you will be greeted by a celebratory dance party and a chance to show off your accumulation of glow and fabulous dance moves. Registration fees start at $25 and will increase based on capacity until race day, when registration will be $45 if available. Children age 4 and younger do not need to register, but will not receive the race goodie bag.
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t’s like they are plotting against us. We make our New Year’s resolutions — no more bread! No more grease! Green things! — and then the Super Bowl happens in the very same month. However, while no one wants to eat celery sticks, apples and kale during the Super Bowl, it is possible to veer from Buffalo dip, hot wings and pigs in a blanket. I’m not claiming the following recipes are 100 percent healthy, per se, but they are certainly a step in the right direction if you’re looking to quietly do away with the classics.
Toothpick-style caprese salad
I love a good caprese (pronounced ka-press-ay) salad. It’s so simple, light, delicious and fancy.
Tortilla pinwheels
This is a recipe my mom has made for every party we have ever attended. It is not healthy. I just had to share it with you anyway because it is classy and delicious. (Pictured above.) Ingredients n n n n n
8 ounces cream cheese 1 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons taco powder 2 4-ounce cans diced green chilies 12 large flour tortillas
Preparation Blend cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add taco powder and green chilies. Mix well. Spread mixture generously on tortillas and roll tortilla tightly. Continue until all mixture is used. Refrigerate 2 hours. Cut off ends and slice roll into 2-inch pinwheels. Place on a platter and serve with fresh salsa.
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1 package 8-inch bamboo skewers 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes 1 pound small balls of fresh mozzarella (also called bocconcini) 24 leaves fresh basil Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Salt and pepper
Preparation Skewer tomatoes and mozzarella bites, placing basil leaves in between. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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Homemade guacamole
Making guacamole couldn’t be easier, but people are always amazed when we bring this to parties. Ingredients n n n n n n n n
4 avocados 1 white onion, diced 1 jalapeno pepper, deseeded and minced 1 medium tomato, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup cilantro, chopped Juice of 1 lime Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl, mashing the avocado with a fork or potato masher. Serve with tortilla chips. Best if made immediately before serving.
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Baconwrapped dates
Th i s s o u n d s weird, I know. I had never eaten a date before I tried these, but let me tell you — it’s like candy. And dates are a fruit, so they can’t be that bad for you, right? Ingredients photos by jill clair gentry n 1 package pitted dates (found in most grocery stores in the produce section on those shelves underneath the fresh fruit) n 4-ounce package goat cheese n 1 pound bacon, sliced in half
Preparation Cut the dates in half. Spread goat cheese in the middle and put back together. Wrap with bacon. Preheat oven to 400 F. Place dates on a foil-lined cookie sheet or foil pan for easy disposal. Bake for 17-20 minutes or until bacon is crispy. Drain on paper towels and serve at room temperature.
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Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism provides snowbirds with showcases throughout the months of January and February to highlight some local businesses and activities in the area. Snowbird Showcasing presents: BeachFlight Aviation Experience an incredible balance of excitement and scenic beauty as you soar over beautiful Gulf waters along clean white beaches. I Jan. 19 and Feb. 2; 10 a.m.; Gulf Shores Welcome Center Snowbird Showcasing presents: Local Authors Book Signing Local authors present will be Frank Anastasio, Paris Love, Wynonna Rogers, Chris Warner, Joe Gilchrist, Ryan Anderson, Lynette Brown and Margaret Childress Long. I Jan. 19; 1 p.m.; Orange Beach Welcome Center Snowbird Lecture Series presents: Bill and Bethany Walton from Sea Grant Come and hear an educational presentation on oyster farming and Seafood Savvy; learn about their MarketMaker program on sourcing local seafood. I Jan. 20; 10 a.m.; Orange Beach Welcome Center Snowbird Showcasing presents: Baldwin County Heritage Museum Come and meet the folks from Baldwin County Heritage Museum,
preserving the culture of the farm communities of early Baldwin County through the creation of a home for historically significant buildings, documents and artifacts from community life. I Jan. 20; 10 a.m.; Gulf Shores Welcome Center Snowbird Lecture Series presents: Christian Miller from Sea Grant Come and hear Christian's presentation on water quality and watersheds that will tie information together on our abundant water resources down here and impacts on those waters. That includes how what happens upstream (perhaps as far north as where our visitors are from) affects us down here on the coast. I Jan. 20; 11 a.m.; Orange Beach Welcome Center Snowbird Showcasing presents: Delta Safari Come by the Gulf Shores Welcome Center and meet the folks from Delta Safari, coastal Alabama’s leading tour operator and only delta specialist. I Jan. 22, Feb. 5; Orange Beach Welcome Center; Jan. 29; Gulf Shores Welcome Center; all at 10 a.m. Snowbird Showcasing presents: USS Alabama
Each event is held at either the Orange Beach or Gulf Shores Welcome Centers. For more activities, please visit each city’s website. All programs are free to the public. Schedule is subject to change. Meet the folks from USS Alabama, America's most unique military attraction and unforgettable adventure for the entire family. I Jan. 23; 9 a.m. at Gulf Shores Welcome Center; noon at Orange Beach Welcome Center Snowbird Showcasing presents: Clara’s Loom Watch a demonstration on continuous weave on a square loom from Clara’s Loom, where 30 years of weaving experience and art merge in wearable products with fashion colors that please the eye and hand. I Jan. 26; 10 a.m.; Orange Beach Welcome Center Snowbird Showcasing presents: Blue Girl Beading Co. Come by the Gulf Shores Welcome Center and meet the talented folks from Blue Girl Beading. A unique beading and jewelry boutique with one of a kind style, locally handmade and offering visitors and locals the best in rare beads, jewelry and customer service. I Feb. 2; 10 a.m.; Orange Beach Welcome Center Snowbird Showcasing presents: Gulf Shores Golf Association Alabama’s Gulf Coast is a golf and beach vacation destination combin-
ing seven signature golf courses with a broad array of lodging options including everything from resort-style and “national chain” hotels, to well appointed “on-site” golf condominiums, to luxury beach-front homes and condos. I Feb. 2; 2 p.m.; Gulf Shores Welcome Center Snowbird Showcasing presents: Sailaway Charters If you think you might enjoy a twoor three-hour sailing adventure, or explore Longs Bayou and Wolf Bay on a narrated nature tour, you’ll want is much more than just another dolphin cruise. Come join Captain Skip for a fun, informative learning experience. I Feb. 3; 10 a.m.; Orange Beach Welcome Center Snowbird Lecture Series presents: Dauphin Island Sea Lab Come and hear this great educational presentation on marine mammals in our area and what to do if you encounter a stranded animal. I Feb 4; 11 a.m.; Orange Beach Welcome Center
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AIMING AND ANGLING
Keeping the tradition alive: introducing kids to hunting
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here is no better way, in my opinion, to bond with your children while encouraging positive life skills such as fitness, discipline, respect, self-control and good sportsmanship as hunting together as a family. I will be the first to admit that depending on the temperament of your child this is not always the easiest task. However, if done in a calculated manner and with a lot of patience, it definitely can be done and lead to years of enjoyment for everyone involved. Furthermore, by introducing your children to this sport you are helping preserve the tradition of hunting which is on a rapid decline in the United States. So, how do you introduce your children to hunting and help them discover an inner love of this sport? First, help them become outdoor enthusiasts by unplugging the television, video games and take them outside! Go exploring. Catch butterflies. Build forts. Stomp in mud puddles. Go fishing. Help them see the beauty that surrounds them in nature. Once they are interested in the outdoors consider making them your hunting “helper.” Take them with you when you plant your plots. Let them help you check the deer cameras and scout for deer. Teach them about the different animal tracks and wildlife migratory patterns. Once they
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are ready and comfortable, take them with you hunting and each time instill the importance of gun safety. Depending on their age and level of maturity, you will want to start small when it comes to the amount of time spent hunting. Have reasonable expectations based on the age and temperament of the child. For example, you can’t expect a young, energetic child to be able to sit still in a stand for four hours. You will want to start with possibly 30 minutes then an hour and so on. Be sure to bring something that will quietly entertain them and be sure to bring plenty of snacks! Make it a fun and educational experience so they will want to come back. Often times I’m asked what to do if a child doesn’t like to hunt. My standard answer is, “Don’t force them to do it.” If you are a hunting family, chances are that one day he or she will grow to love the sport as much as you do. However, in the end, remember it’s not for everyone. The beauty of being a parent is being able to introduce this beautiful world to our children and raising them in such a way that they confidently conquer it while blazing their very own trails. It’s their journey … let them enjoy it!
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FAMILY FUN
January is National Hobby Month
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anuary is here and it’s brought cold temperatures, the flu and early sunsets with it. Lucky for you, January has been dubbed “National Hobby Month” just in time for you and your family to avoid going stir crazy until the spring. Here are some ways that you can enjoy National Hobby Month with your family.
Teach your kids about some of the hobbies you 1 enjoyed in your childhood. I collected baseball cards and comic books when I was young. You can
buy a starter pack of cards or a couple comic books at the bookstore for a relatively low price now, so this might not be a bad place to start if you child needs a hobby.
TOP RIGHT: Cade’s collection of baseballs from places like the Dominican Republic, Disney World, the World of Coke and more. ABOVE: Pillows like this one made by Savannah are easy and inexpensive to make and can be sold on sites like Etsy. RIGHT: Collection of shells from all the beaches the Mann family has visited.
If photography is your personal 3 hobby, get your child involved in that as well. Let them shoot photos around the house and teach them how different settings on your camera cause different effects on your photos.
Teach your kids that it is possible to monetize Start a collection with your kids. Whether it is 2 their hobby. If your child likes to knit scarves 4 souvenirs from a family vacation, old toys, rocks or make jewelry, show them how they can sell those or stamps, collecting as a family could be fun. My things on a site like Etsy. You might spark your child’s inner entrepreneurial spirit!
family collects seashells from every beach we visit. It is a fun, easy way to do something together.
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Dance Night at the Gallery Dances taught are East Coast Swing, Foxtrot, Merengue, Mambo, Cha Cha, Rumba, Shag, Hustle, Waltz and Tango. Singles are welcome as beginners, intermediate and advanced students. I Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.; Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Gallery, Gulf Shores I $12 I 251-948-2627; GulfCoastArtsAlliance@gmail.com Ark of India: An Alabama artist
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Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen’s Market I Fridays, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; County Road 20, Foley I Free admission I CoastalAlabamaMarket.com; 251-943-1545
Watch South Alabama’s softball team at this year’s Sand Dollar Classic Softball Tournament held Feb. 5 – 8. explores southern Asia It is an account of late 19th and early 20th century India as seen by Alabama artist, Roderick D. MacKenzie, using his paintings, drawings, sculptures and most importantly,
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the buzz on the coast FRIDAY, JAN. 16 “Alert and Vertical” The latest chapter in the Whitfield family saga begins five years after Crystal and JT have said their “I do’s” and Mary Lee has left this world. She and Mama Alma return to the realm of the living to help her daughter and husband adjust to Montgomery finding love again in the person of Chelli, a vegetarian, ex-nun from New Jersey. All the favorite characters return in this heartwarming dramady. I Jan. 16, 17 at 7:30; Jan. 18 at 2 p.m.; South Baldwin Community Theatre, Gulf Shores I Adults, $15; students, $12 I SBCT.biz; 251-968-6721
SATURDAY, JAN. 17 Gulf Coast Coin Currency Show I Jan. 17, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Jan. 18, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Foley Civic Center I Free admission I BaldwinNumismaticSociety. com; 251-968-6113 Foley Heritage Play Day Heritage on the Water’s theme will share our heritage with living on the coast. Several crafts relating to fishing, activities with sea creatures and drag a small net and study the findings. I 10 a.m.; Graham Creek Nature Preserve I Free admission I 251-947-1471 Third annual Keg Tailgate Cook-off There will be raffle prizes and the proceeds collected from the admission fee and raffle will go toward the St. Thomas Foundation for help in purchasing a PICC ultrasound machine for cancer patients needing chemotherapy. Ryan Balthrop will provide music. $500 prize for first, $200 for second. I Noon – 3:30 p.m.; Keg Bar and Grill, Orange Beach
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Jan. 16 – Feb. 5, 2015 Watch Debbie Horton, Brian Capps and Donnie Wright with Branson on the Road at Loxley Civic Center on Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Krewe de la Dauphine Mardi Gras Parade The floats are glowing spectacles manned by masked riders dressed in satin and sequins, and armed with crowd-pleasing “throws” such as beads, moon pies, doubloons and candy. I 1 p.m.; Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island I Free admission I TheMobileMask.com 55th Annual Dogwood Trail Pageant I 7 p.m.; Fairhope Civic Center I 251-990-8899 “Bigger than Life:” The Songs of Jim Croce and the stories behind them Don’t miss this musical journey through the songs of Jim Croce, one of America’s most enduring singer/ songwriters. John Reno and his accompanist, Brett Gambino, blend acoustic guitars and vocals to capture the essence of a man whose musical gifts transcend time. I 7:30 p.m.; Erie Meyer Civic Center, Gulf Shores I $25 I JimCroceTribute.com
sunday, Jan. 18 St. James Concert Series The Magnolia Chamber Orchestra performs “The Seasons,” Vivaldi and Piazzolla. I 4 p.m.; St. James Episcopal Church, Fairhope I StJamesFairhope.org
MONDAY, JAN. 20 Senior Bowl Practice The South team will practice under the direction of the Jacksonville Jaguars coaching staff in Fairhope. After practice, select members will sign autographs in tents sponsored by State Farm.
I 1 – 3 p.m.; Fairhope Municipal Stadium I Free admission Fairhope Museum of History “Tea for Two” Each Tuesday afternoon, the Museum hosts a tea where guests enjoy a cup of delicious Baldwin County tea, cookies and a lecture on an interesting aspect of Fairhope history. Cella Parker, native of Fairhope, will speak of growing up in Fairhope; Kyla G. Kelim Esq., a national recognized speaker, will talk on issues effecting seniors including Medicare, social security, and disability matters. I Jan. 20, 27; 2 p.m.; Fairhope Museum of History I Free admission I 251-929-1471
SATURDAY, JAN. 24 65th annual Senior Bowl Features the nation’s top seniors from the North and South, with NFL coaches, scouts and executives watching their every move. This year, University of Alabama standouts Blake Sims and Jalston Fowler and Auburn’s Sammie Coates and Spanish Fort graduate Reese
Dismukes will be there. I 3 p.m.; Ladd-Peebles Stadium I Tickets start at $10; parking fees apply I SeniorBowl.com
tuesday, jan. 27 James P. Nix Center Volunteer Fair Find a local organization or group that is in need of your volunteerism. Open to the public. I 1 - 3 p.m.; James P. Nix Center, Fairhope I Free admission I 251-928-2835
THURSDAY, JAN. 29 Uncorked An evening of painting, pizza and fun. You will complete a painting in one evening. Bring a friend, the beverage of your choice and your sense of humor. Supplies included. Last day to register is January 21st. I 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.; Eastern Shore Art Center, Fairhope I $40 per person I ESArtCenter.com; 251-928-2228
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FRIDAY, JAN. 30 Branson on the Road What do you get when you bring together a fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, upright slap bass, rhinestone costumes, hilarious comedy and great folk, traditional, bluegrass, rockabilly and gospel music at a theatre near you? Branson on the Road has over 20 years of experience of performing at the top theatres in Branson on the famous 76 Country Music Boulevard (known as “The Strip”) delivering good music and clean fun for all ages. I 2 and 7 p.m.; Loxley Civic Center I Advance tickets: either show, $15; both shows, $25; door tickets: either show, $20; both shows, $35; children under 12 recieve $5 discount for each show I 251-978-2462; 251-978-7317
SATURDAY, JAN. 31 Glow in the Park 5K run For details, see pg. 5 Super Chili Bowl Cook-Off For details, see pg. 19 Pirate Dash 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run The first run will support the educational needs of Fairhope Elementary and Fairhope Intermediate schools through the Fairhope K – 6 PTC. Registration packets will be sent home with all Fairhope students and will be available online. I 5K, 8 a.m.; Fun Run, 9 a.m.; Fairhope Library I Tickets start at $15 I EventBrite.com; HollyJohnson@bellsouth.net Methodist Women’s Marketplace Bazaar The Marketplace Bazaar includes a bake sale, frozen casseroles, arts and crafts, silent auction, used books, a
GulfCoastNewsToday.com decorator’s corner, clothing boutique and more. Lunch will feature Lavone Hinesley’s famous chicken sausage gumbo including drink and dessert. The public is welcome. I 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Building B Auditorium, Gulf Shores United Methodist Church I Lunch tickets are $10 per person. I GulfShoresUMC.org; 251-968-2411 Special Presentation: Alabama Snakes Alabama is home to over 40 species of snakes. They are also important in medical research, and may hold the chemical key needed to cure and treat many common human ailments. Come learn how a snake can save your life one day, and meet some of our legless, scaly neighbors. I 2 – 3 p.m.; 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center I Free admission I 251-625-0814 The 2015 North Baldwin Beauty Review This event will be a time to highlight the “beauty, grace and intelligence” of young la-
dies who reside in the northern portion of Baldwin County. The Beauty Review is open to third through 12th grade students who reside in north Baldwin County. Sponsored by Baldwin County High School’s Tigerettes and Tiger Guard, the event will serve as a fundraiser for the teams’ winter competitions. I 6:30 p.m.; L.D. Owen Performing Arts Center, Faulkner State Community College I Adults, $5; students, $3; 5 years and younger, free I elizabeth.b.byrd@gmail. com 2015 Chocolate and Champagne Fantasy A magical mid-winter’s night festival filled with chocolate desserts, hors d’oeuvres, champagne and wines to sample. There will be live and silent auctions to bid on. Proceeds benefit the Fairhope Public Library. I 7 – 9 p.m.; Fairhope Public Library I $30 per person I FairhopeLibrary.org
tuesday, feb. 3 Fairhope History Lecture
Come to Page and Palette on Feb. 5 to get your copy of “Swann’s Lake of Despair” signed by NYC author Charles Salzberg.
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the buzz on the coast Series - History of Marietta Johnson’s School Part of an eight-part lecture series sponsored by the Education Committee of the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation featuring speaker Maggie Mostellar-Timbes. I 6 – 7 p.m.; Giddens Auditorium, Fairhope Public Library, Fairhope I 251-928-8162
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4 Gulf Shores Garden Club’s 24th annual Floral Seminar Guest speaker Charlie Thigpen will present “Fun, Functional and Attractive Garden Designs” at the annual fundraiser. Proceeds from the seminar will benefit the Gulf Shores Garden Club Scholarship Fund, local charity organizations and other garden club community projects. I Doors open, 9:15 a.m.; presentation, 10 a.m.; Erie Meyer Civic Center, Gulf Shores I Admission is by advanced ticket sales only, and tickets are $20 including lunch, exciting door prizes raffles and second chance raffles. I 251-943-3672; 251-968-9777; kimbilledge@yahoo.com; islandenclosures@gulftel.com
THURSDAY, FEB. 5 23rd annual Alabama Lifestyles Expo Seniors can learn more about Alabama’s varied communities and attractions as well as things to do here in south Baldwin County. The event attracts snowbird visitors and locals who wish to learn more about what Alabama has to offer in a spacious and beautiful setting. The emphasis is on the great amenities available in South Baldwin County. I 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Caribe The Resort, Orange Beach I Free admission I AlabamaAdvantage.com; 251-968-6904 Charles Salzberg Book Signing “Swann’s Lake of Despair” by Charles Salzberg is a crime fiction story that follows an offbeat detective for finds mystery hiding behind every door. Salzberg is an acclaimed journalist, author and writing instructor. I 4 – 6 p.m.; Page and Palette, Fairhope I PageandPalette.com; 251-928-5295
2015 Division 1 Sand Dollar Classic Softball Tournament Are you ready for some exciting collegiate softball action? Look no further! The city of Gulf Shores and The Fieldhouse will play host to 14 NCAA Division I fast pitch softball teams representing conferences from across the country. The city and the sports commission are excited to welcome these student athletes to the area and look forward to offering local softball fans an opportunity to see division 1 competition in their own backyard. I Feb. 5 – 8; Gulf Shores Sportsplex I Tickets start at $12; children under 5, free I TrainAtTheFieldHouse.com; 251-626-0190
friday, feb. 6 Apollo’s Mystic Ladies (AML) Mardi Gras Parade in Daphne For details, see pg. 23 First Friday Art Walk I 6 – 8 p.m.; downtown Fairhope
SATURDAY, FEB. 7 Knights of Ecor Rouge (KOER) Mardi Gras Parade in Fairhope For details, see pg. 23
Mystic Mutts of Revelry Parade in Fairhope For details, see pg. 23 Annual Fried Chicken Dinner Fundraiser Delivery is available on multiple plate orders. Dinners will include chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, Cole slaw, green beans and complimentary tea and dessert for dine-in guests. Proceeds will be used for monthly lodge expenditures. I 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Sonora Masonic Lodge, Summerdale I Adult plate, $8.50; child plate, $5 I Sonora635.com; 251-423-7604 Waterway Village Art Market Local and regional artists will set up their original works. This family friendly event will also include live musical entertainment, children’s hands-on art activities and concessions. I 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church of Gulf Shores I Free admission I GulfCoastArtsAlliance.com; 251-233-3970
FAIRHOPE MARDI GRAS PARADES DOWNTOWN FAIRHOPE
All three of the evening parades start at 6:45pm and begin and end at the Fairhope Civic Center with a route throughout the downtown area.
Saturday, February 7 “Knight to Marvel” parade from KOER, the Knights of Ecor Rouge. Themed floats with your favorite Super Marvels, several high school bands, plus the Olympia Brass Band. Friday, February 13 The “Sweet Treats” parade from the Maids of Jubilee. Along with their parade marshals on horseback, the ladies of MOJ present sweetsthemed floats. The Foley High School Steel Drum Band, Fairhope and Robertsdale High School band will also entertain. Monday, February 16 “Shake, Rattle & Roll” with the parade from the Order of Mystic Magnolias. The night will have a 50’s theme. Bands will include the Fairhope favorite, Doc Rogers and the Rock Dodgers.
Saturday, February 7th • 1:00pm Mystic Mutts of Revelry Registration starting at 10:30am
Fairhope’s only walking parade, the Mystic Mutts of Revelry, features “Superheroes to the Rescue”. Registration for walkers and their dogs starts at 10:30 am at the Fairhoper’s Community Park and the parade begins at 1pm with a new route around the Faulkner State College campus and back to the park. It benefits The Haven, Fairhope’s no-kill shelter. For information on taking part or on being a parade sponsor, visit havenforanimals.org.
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Art classes along the Gulf Coast Avoid “cabin fever” with the temperatures dropping, and take advantage of the many art galleries and centers available in our area.
Clay classes at Coastal Arts Center Tools and additional clay available for purchase. Maximum five students. Open to beginner and intermediate skill levels. Basics of wheel throwing, trimming and glazing. Reservations encouraged as class space is limited. • Wednesdays through Feb. 11, 10 a.m. – noon; Thursdays through Feb. 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach • $200 includes 25 pounds of clay • 251-981-2787 Drawing with Mary Lou Nicolai This is a six-week course, “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain.” A list of supplies is available at the GCAA Art Gallery or online at gulfcoastartsalliance.com. • Fridays, 10 a.m. – noon; Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery, Gulf Shores • $130 • 251-948-2627; gulfcoastartsalliance@gmail.com
Pastel Classes with Tommy Vogel Each participant will complete a painting during the two-hour class. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is preferred. • Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, indefinitely; Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery, Gulf Shores • Adults, $35; students, $25; groups of three or more, $25 • 251-948-2627; gulfcoastartsalliance@gmail.com Ane Sellier’s Beginner Acrylics Class • Mondays through Feb. 9; Orange Beach Community Center • $85 • 251-981-2787 for times and more information Acrylic Painting with Kathleen Tucker Kathleen Tucker will teach beginning and intermediate acrylic painting. Kathleen is a self-taught artist who began painting the beautiful land and seascapes of southwestern Alaska in the late 1970s from her home in Ketchican. • Mondays through March; beginners, 9 – 11:30 a.m.; intermediate, noon – 2:30 p.m.; Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery, Gulf Shores • $40 includes all supplies • 251-948-2627; gulfcoastartsalliance@gmail.com
Wonder Women and Bobby with Benita McNider Loose as a goose to tight as a wad, photo realistic to mixed media abstractions — you can try it all. Technique, color mixing, models, set ups, etc. in this user friendly open studio environment. All skill levels invited. • Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Daphne Art Center • $15; members, $12 • 251-621-0659 Relax and Tweak That Medium with Nancy Wininger Lighten up, relax and smile — expand and improve your own works of art in acrylics, colored pencil, pen and ink, watercolor and more. Doodles to fine art, have fun. You will learn the essentials and how to adapt the skills to your medium. • Thursdays 1 – 4 p.m.; Daphne Art Center • $15; members, $12 • 251-621-0659
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“Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn
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n the first few pages of Gillian Flynn’s new novel “Gone Girl,” one can’t help but think: “This is it — one of those rare novels that’s unique and totally engrossing, cleverly plotted so that each new development has me astounded and eager to find out what happens next.” Then the story continued as midwestern husband Nick began to deal with his wife Amy’s sudden disappearance and some gradually revealed details that might cast doubt on his own innocence in the matter. During that time, the book dropped down from the level of extraordinary to merely somewhat intriguing. However, once I reached Part Two (“Boy Meets Girl”), it was like Flynn kicked it up a notch, and the book became amazing again.
Without giving any spoilers, Part Two unveils some major plot twists that cast Amy’s status in an entirely new light. From that point on, the story moves along in powderkeg fashion: the fuse has been lit, and it’s only a question of how long ‘til the explosion and how much damage will be done when it happens. Flynn has a distinctive writing style that really involved me in what was going on with her two main characters. Only one warning, though: “Gone Girl” contains a fair amount of foul language. This was not a problem for me, but it might be for some readers. And even though the movie will soon be coming to a Redbox near you, pick up the book and read it, folks. It’ll be well worth your time.
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panish Fort, rejoice! While we all love the abundance of chain restaurants at the Eastern Shore Centre, can we agree that Spanish Fort is lacking in the independent restaurant department? My husband and I found ourselves on Highway 31 around lunch time the other day after having some repairs done on our car, so we naturally decided to get lunch at the new pizza and Italian restaurant, Trattoria. Walking in, I was immediately charmed by the quaint feel Trattoria’s dining room — red and white checkered tablecloths, a big semi-circle bar in the back, dim lighting and specials handwritten on a chalkboard. Our waitress was friendly and made excellent suggestions on what to eat. We started with a soup — most of the menu items come with a soup or salad — which was my favorite part of the meal. I had a shrimp and corn bisque that was out of this world, and Scott had chili, which was also delicious. We both made sure to get every last drop of soup out of our bowls. Our waitress informed us the best item on the menu was the Philly cheese steak. While I haven’t tried everything on the menu, I assume she is correct. A generous portion of thinly
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Don’t miss the homemade soups at Trattoria. Our shrimp and corn bisque and chili were excellent.
sliced ribeye steak with bell peppers, onions and melted white American cheese are piled on top of a toasted, house-made hoagie — my mouth is watering remembering it. I’ll definitely be visiting Trattoria again. If you live in Spanish Fort, please support this locally-owned business!
restaurant profile NAME: Trattoria LOCATION: 11611 U.S. Highway 31, Spanish Fort HOURS: Open every day at 11 a.m. FIND OUT MORE: 251-375-0076
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here are about a dozen wineries in the state of Alabama — not many when you compare it to California’s roughly 3,700 wineries and only a minuscule amount compared to all 8,806 bonded wineries in the United States. Alabama has never been known as a wine producing state, but that doesn’t mean wine isn’t important to Alabama’s history. The early French learned from trial and error that it was nearly impossible to grow Vitis vinifera (the native grapes of the Mediterranean region and central Europe) in Alabama due to the weather and soil conditions. In Baldwin County, two small colonies on Mobile Bay (Daphne and Lambert) were founded in the 1890s by Italian immigrants. They grew grapes and made wine with modest success for the Mobile market. There were three wineries in the Lillian-Elberta area. Established in 1910, Bartels was a successful German winery located on Perdido Bay. But prohibition killed the wine industry in Alabama. The good news is that there has been a small resurgence in Alabama’s wine industry. After the repeal of Prohibition, Bartels reestablished itself in 1937, but had migrated to Pensacola to serve a market ripe with aviators from Pensacola
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Jim Eddins owns Perdido Vineyards which was the first winery in Alabama after Prohibition.
Naval Air Station. There they made about 10,000 gallons of muscadine wine a year until they went out of business in 1979. In the early 1970s, Jim Eddins of Perdido started growing grapes for Bartels Winery. When his major customer closed in 1979, Jim was instrumental in obtaining passage of the Alabama Farm Winery Act and began producing his own wine. Perdido Vineyards became Alabama’s first winery after prohibition.
other Alabama wineries Morgan Creek Vineyards, Harpersville Vizzini Farms Winery, North Calera Ozan Vineyard & Winery, Calera Hodges Vineyards, Camp Hill Whippoorwill Vineyards, Notasulga
Beer freshness By Scott Gentry gentrst@gmail.com Scott G en
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hether you’re a staunch American commercial beer drinker or the snobbiest of craft beer snobs, you’ve heard the argument that fresh beer is the best beer. This definitive statement concerning the freshness of beer is like nearly all other definitive statements that concern subjective matters — it is hardly the foundational truth that certain parties would have you believe. In reality, it is entirely style dependent, but even that statement isn’t satisfactory. As far as styles go, the general rule is that darker beers have a longer shelf life than lighter colored beers. For instance, a light cream ale doesn’t last long — a couple of months — before it tastes stale. However, a porter can sit longer and still retain all of its delicious properties. In
fact, some styles aren’t even ready to drink until they’ve sat around for a good long while. Think barleywines, old ales and strong ales. They get better with age. Things like hoppy American ales and IPAs do tend to lose some hop flavor with age, but they don’t quickly go bad. And then there are the commercial American adjunct lagers. Just forget about freshness with those. They have a shelf life of approximately two twinkies (a really, really long time). Interestingly, they probably harp on freshness more than most, but I think that’s a marketing ploy to get you to drink what’s in your fridge quickly so it doesn’t go bad. And then go buy some more. I do need to point out that shelf life is also heavily dependent on the container and method of storage. Cans are always better than bottles because light make beer skunk. And cold or cool storage is better than room temperature. So there’s your hard and fast rule on beer freshness — it depends.
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ome of the teams will win ribbons and a bit of cash, but every single one will have a blast. Well, if any of the previous Super Bowl Chili Cook-Offs are any indication, a party will certainly erupt when the propane fires are lit underneath the variety of chili pots. Teams pay a $45 registration fee and must provide at least four gallons of chili. For this they receive three T-shirts, draft beer for the day and other party favors. Visitors can buy tickets to sample the fare and vote for the People’s Choice winner. The real winner is the American Cancer Society. All proceeds from the sales will benefit the Relay for Life fundraising effort for cancer research. Meanwhile, the tent stage will be filled with tempting aromas, live music will provide the beat and people in chef hats and other festive costumes from the cooking teams will be spinning on the dance floor. Cooking begins at 10 a.m., tickets will be sold at 11:45 a.m. and tasting begins at noon. Teams are also responsible for supplying all cooking utensils, pots, burners, ingredients, must be willing to eat their own chili and all members must be at least 21 years old. First place receives $100 and a ribbon, People’s Choice winner gets $99, second place receives a ribbon and $75 and third places wins a ribbon and $50.
if you go WHAT: Super Bowl Chili Cook-Off WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 31 WHERE: Flora-Bama Lounge and Package Store COST: Tasting tickets are $2 each or $10 for 6; good for one cup of chili FIND OUT MORE: Flora-Bama.com
rules and regulations john mullen / staff
Chad Patterson of Greenwood, Miss., and team 451 Farenheit pours a taste of his chili.
• Minimum four gallons of chili. • Team to supply all cooking utensils, pots, burners and ingredients. • Must be willing to eat your own chili. • Must be at least 21 years of age to participate. • No outside alcoholic beverages.
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live local music Karaoke
Daphne Top of the Bay Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 9 p.m. Fairhope Gambino’s Italian Grill Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. Foley Good Time Charlies every Tuesday at 10 p.m. The Office Lounge every Wednesday at 8 p.m. Ft. Morgan Tacky Jacks every Thursday and Saturday at 9 p.m. Gulf Shores Behind the Pines Bar & Grill every Wednesday at 8 p.m. Mudbugs Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m. Pink Pony Pub every night at 9 p.m. Tacky Jacks every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Lillian Lillian’s Cafe and Coffee House every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Orange Beach Island Time Daiquiri Bar every Wednesday at 8 p.m. Live Bait every night at 8 p.m. Pappas Pizza Pie every Wednesday at 7 p.m Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar every Thursday at 8:30 p.m. The Undertow Wednesday – Friday at 9:30 p.m. Perdido Key Happy Harbor on the Line every Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Answers:
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Open Mic
Fairhope American Legion 199 open guitar jams every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. The Gumbo Shack every Thursday at 6 p.m. Plow every other Tuesday Foley The Office Lounge every Tuesday at 6 p.m. Gulf Shores Tacky Jacks every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Orange Beach Happy Harbor the Mothership every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Island Time Daiquiri Bar Tuesday with Brittany Bell at 9 p.m. Live Bait every Sunday at 8 p.m. Pleasure Island Tiki Bar every Tuesday from 6 – 9 p.m. Perdido Key Flora-Bama every Monday at 6 p.m.
Trivia
Daphne Moe’s Bar B Que every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Top of the Bay Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 9 p.m. Fairhope Fairhope Brewing Company every Thursday Ravenite Pizzeria Trivia every Tuesday, Sports Trivia every Wednesday
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Foley Good Time Charlies everyday at 10 p.m. The Office Lounge every Wednesday at 8 p.m. Gulf Shores The Hangout every Thursday at 6 p.m. starting Jan. 22 Orange Beach Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar every Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Bingo
Gulf Shores The Hangout every Tuesday at 6 p.m. and every Wednesday at noon Tacky Jacks every Tuesday Perdido Key Flora-Bama Monday through Friday 1-4 p.m. Orange Beach Bear Point Civic Association every Thursday at 7 p.m. Tacky Jacks every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar every Monday at 7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 16
Daphne Moe’s Original Bar B Que Viridian Sons Fairhope Windmill Market Chad Parker American Legion Post 199 Carole Backman Gulf Shores The Hangout Adam Holt LuLu’s JERI
Orange Beach Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Ty Bates Perdido Key Flora-Bama Dallas Moore Band Spanish Fort Felix’s Fish Camp Blind Dog Mike
Saturday, Jan. 17
Daphne Top of the Bay Turbo Crab Fairhope Windmill Market Jimmy Lumpkin American Legion Post 199 Sharon Moore Gulf Shores LuLu’s Grits N Pieces
Orange Beach
Happy Harbor on the Line Marty McIntosh Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Ty Bates Perdido Key Flora-Bama Jack Robertson “Solid Cold All Country Show” with Rhonda Hart and Logan Spicer / Dallas Moore Band Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Blind Dog Mike
Sunday, Jan. 18
Gulf Shores LuLu’s Greg Brown Orange Beach Cobalts Coffee, Black Cosmos Brittany Bell Perdido Key
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live local music Flora-Bama Bat / Kyle Wilson Silverhill Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm Grayson Capps, Spencer Bohren, Cary Morin, Corky Hughes
Monday, Jan. 19
Gulf Shores Erie H. Meyer Civic Center Bobby Hendricks’ Drifters with Danny and The Juniors LuLu’s Brent Burns
Tuesday, Jan. 20
Sunday, Jan. 25
Wednesday, Jan. 21
Gulf Shores LuLu’s Brent Burns
Gulf Shores LuLu’s Lee Yankie Perdido Key Flora-Bama Neil Dover
Thursday, Jan. 22 Gulf Shores LuLu’s Adam Holt
Friday, Jan. 23
Daphne Moe’s Original Bar B Que The Hitchhikers Fairhope Windmill Market Michael Tilley / David Ellis American Legion Post 199 Donnie Mills Gulf Shores LuLu’s Kyle and Karl The Hangout Adam Holt Orange Beach Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar The Grand Central Perdido Key Flora-Bama Jack Robertson Show / Nick Strums
Saturday, Jan. 24
Daphne Top of the Bay Mother Mojo
Catch Coffee, Black at Cobalts in Orange Beach on Jan. 18 and 25.
Fairhope American Legion Post 199 Roger Fleshman Gulf Shores LuLu’s CoConut Radio The Hangout Kyle and Karl Orange Beach Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar The Grand Central Happy Harbor on the Line Marty McIntosh Perdido Key Flora-Bama Ben Sutton Band / Jack Robertson Show
Gulf Shores Erie H. Meyer Civic Center Bobby Hendricks’ Drifters with Danny and The Juniors LuLu’s Bat Perdido Key Flora-Bama Cowboy Johnson
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Gulf Shores LuLu’s Greg Brown Orange Beach Cobalts Coffee, Black Cosmos Brittany Bell
Flora-Bama Trig Country
Top of the Bay Cinge
Monday, Jan. 26
Saturday, Jan. 31
ONGOING
Tuesday, Jan. 27
Gulf Shores Erie H. Meyer Civic Center The Gatlin Brothers LuLu’s Jimmy Lumpkin
Wednesday, Jan. 28 Gulf Shores LuLu’s Lee Yankie
Thursday, Jan. 29 Gulf Shores LuLu’s Adam Holt
Friday, Jan. 30
Daphne Moe’s Original Bar B Que Soulshine Fairhope American Legion Post 199 Stephen Lee Veal Gulf Shores LuLu’s JERI The Hangout Keith and Smokey of the Foxy Iguanas Orange Beach Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Jay Williams Band Perdido Key
Daphne Top of the Bay Your Girlfriend Fairhope American Legion Post 199 Ryan Hensley Gulf Shores LuLu’s Sugarcane Jane The Hangout Adam Holt Orange Beach Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Jay Williams Band Happy Harbor on the Line Marty McIntosh
Sunday, Feb. 1
Gulf Shores LuLu’s Greg Brown Silverhill Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm Grayson Capps, Corky Hughes and Stephen Lee Veal
Monday, Feb. 2 Gulf Shores LuLu’s Brent Burns
Thursday, Feb. 5 Gulf Shores LuLu’s Adam Holt
Saturday, Feb. 7 Daphne
Fairhope Bucky’s Birdcage Lounge at the Grand Hotel Adam Holt Piano Show every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. Gambino’s Italian Grill Dueling Pianos every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Gulf Shores The Hangout Lunchtime music with Gary Mondays at 11 a.m. Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi every Monday night Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Tuesdays – Saturdays Lillian Lillian’s Cafe Woody Street every Wednesday night, Gary Story every Friday night, Rhonda Hart and friends every Saturday night and Ricky Rayburn every Sunday night Robertsdale Magnolia Blossom Cafe live music every Friday night Silverhill The Porch live music every Saturday from 8 p.m.-midnight and Sunday from 4-7 p.m. Wales West Live Bluegrass / Gospel every Tuesday
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A LOOK AHEAD
IN BALDWIN COUNTY Friday, Feb. 6
Monday, Feb. 16 (Lundi Gras)
Apollo's Mystic Ladies
Order of Mystic Magnolias
6:45 p.m. in Daphne
6:45 p.m. in Fairhope
Saturday, Feb. 7
Tuesday, Feb. 17 (Fat Tuesday)
Mystic M utts of Revelry
Gulf Shores Mardi Gras Association
Knights of Ecor Rouge
Orange Beach Parade
6:45 p.m. in Fairhope
2 p.m. in Orange Beach
Friday, Feb. 13
*Dates and times of parades may change due to weather and other conditions.
1 p.m. in Fairhope
Mystic Order of Mirams
10 a.m. in Gulf Shores
6:30 p.m. in Orange Beach
Maids of Jubilee 6:45 p.m. in Fairhope Saturday, Feb. 14
Foley Parade
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11 a.m. in Foley
Mystic Revelers Noon in Bay Minette
Krewe of Mullet Mates
WITH THE BUZZ
2 p.m. in Mullet Point
Mystics of Pleasure 5:30 p.m. in Orange Beach
Shadow Barons 6:45 p.m. in Daphne
Sunday, Feb. 15 (Joe Cain Day)
Loyal Order of the Firetruck 2:29 p.m. in Daphne
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