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Fourth of July fireworks and fun Crawfish Bash Summer activities
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Alligator hunting in Alabama
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Your 14-day guide to fun, food and entertainment
Fourth of July fireworks and fun Crawfish Bash Summer activities
that are light on your wallet
Alligator hunting
I want to warn you now: you have a diverse issue in your hands. Alligator hunting, more beach reads, a chicken dijon recipe, Ride Yellow, Hot Trot for ARC, Gumbo Key, Baldwin County agriculture … and, believe it or not, much more. To kick off our two weeks, attend one of three events. Gumbo Key is a mystical island that makes an appearance now and again along the islands of Orange Beach. Grab a boat, a cold drink, your inner tube and some friends for a day of good music and relaxation. Ride Yellow is a charity bike ride benefitting numerous organizations that help fight and bring awareness to cancer. Riders can choose between six, 10-, 16-, 37- and 62-mile rides. Doc’s Hot Trot for ARC is a 5K run/walk and 1-mile Fun Run to raise money for the Association for Retarded Citizens of Baldwin County, conducted by the Robertsdale Rotary Club and Rotary Club Foundation. This year, the event has been renamed in memory of Dr. Keith Cooper, longtime Robertsdale chiropractor and organizer for the event, who died in November. North Baldwin’s Crawfish Bash will take place June 26, and will satisfy your craving for those critters you’ve been waiting to taste. In addition to these activities, check out Crystal’s tips for a frugal summer. Something so simple (and light on the wallet) will make your summer one to remember. Gulf Coast Buzz editor
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WHAT’S INSIDE COVER STORY
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Fourth of July Fireworks and Fun Find festive events for every part of the county! 5
FAMILY FUN Free summer fun Have fun while saving some green. 7
WHERE TO GO
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Doc’s Hot Trot for ARC Run for a good cause at LuLu’s. 13 RIDEYELLOW Bike through Bay Minette. 13 Crawfish Bash Food, music and fun in North Baldwin. 14 Farmers Markets in Baldwin County Local spots for fresh fruits and veggies. 17
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The Buzz on the Coast 14 Days, our comprehensive calendar. 9 Local Live Music Baldwin County music listings. 19
FOOD
OUTDOORS
All About Food Chicken dijon with chardonnay. 12
Aiming and Angling Alligator hunting in Alabama. 6
Chew on This Farewell Loxley; farewell Buzz. 16
BOOKS/GAMES
Tastings Gris vs. Grigio. 18
Between the pages More beach reads. 8 Puzzles Test your brain. 23
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NORTH BALDWIN
CENTRAL BALDWIN
City of Bay Minette Fireworks Gather at your favorite fireworks spot to view the bursts shot from behind Bay Minette Elementary School. • Fireworks begin at dusk • 251-580-1619
City of Robertsdale Fireworks • July 4; 9 p.m.; Garrett Park
EASTERN SHORE City of Fairhope Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks Display • July 4; Baldwin Pops concert begins at 7:30 p.m., fireworks begin at 9 p.m.; Henry George Park and Fairhope Municipal Pier • 251-929-1466 Daphne’s Independence Day Celebration Lawn chairs or blankets and insect repellent are a must for this fireworks display. • July 4; 5:30 p.m.; Al Trione Park • DaphneAL.com
Town of Summerdale Fireworks • July 4; Pioneer Park
SOUTH BALDWIN Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks begin at 8:45 with light shows at 8:30, 9, 9:30 and 10 p.m. • July 4; 7 – 10 p.m.;
The Wharf, Orange Beach • alwharf.com • Fort Morgan’s Salute to American Independence Historical interpreters, dressed in period uniforms of the United States Army from different eras of the fort’s occupation, will conduct special guided tours of the fort throughout the day. • July 4, 2015; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.;
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Fort Morgan, 110 State Highway 180 W., Gulf Shores $7 for adults, $5 for seniors (65+) and $4 for children (6–12) 251-540-7127; FortMorgan.org
City of Gulf Shores Fireworks • July 4, 2015; 9 p.m.; Fireworks visible from all local beaches • GulfShoresAL.com Independence Day All-American BBQ Festival Celebrate Independence Day at the Flora-Bama with all-American barbeque and the Miss Firecracker bikini contest. • July 4; 3 p.m.; Flora-Bama • FloraBama.com; 850-492-0611 Perdido Beach Resort Fireworks Live entertainment featuring The Tip Tops. • July 4, 2015; fireworks begin at 9 p.m.; Perdido Beach Resort, Orange Beach
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AIMING AND ANGLING
Alligator
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lways wanted to harvest an alligator? Well, if you’re lucky you may just get to do so. Registration is currently open until July 14 at 8 a.m. to apply for an Alabama alligator hunting tag. This marks the 10th year of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ pursuit in its control and management of this distinct reptile’s population by offering a small-scale regulated hunting season. New to the 2015 Alligator season will be the increase of possession tags from 240 to 260, the inclusion of a separate hunting zone for Lake Eufaula and preference points given to those who applied but were not selected the previous year. Applicants must be at least 16 years old, an Alabama resident (or have an Alabama lifetime license) and pay a $22 administrative fee. Individuals may apply one time per zone at OutdoorAlabama.com/RegistrationInstructions. The hunts will begin mid-August for those randomly chosen. Good luck and happy hunting!
What are the Alabama alligator hunting zones?
• Southwest Zone (includes Baldwin & Mobile counties) – 150 tags • Southeast Zone – 40 tags • West Central Zone – 50 tags • Lake Eufaula Zone – 20 tags
Can I apply for more than one zone?
Yes, but if selected for two or more locations you must choose only one to hunt
What if I’m selected?
You must participate in a mandatory training course
What do I use to harvest a gator?
No bait is allowed. Alligators can be captured and released or dispatched immediately upon capture by shotguns with a shot size no larger than #4 or bang sticks chambered in .38 caliber or larger. Visit OutdoorAlabama.com for full list of details including registration requirements, reporting, tagging, etc.
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FAMILY FUN
Frugal summer activities By Crystal Cole crystal@gulfcoastmedia.com stal Cole Cry
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ummer activities with the kiddos can add up quickly. Between vacations, summer camp and a plethora of kid-friendly movies, the old wallet can start crying for relief. Luckily for you, I am nothing if not frugal. I’ve gathered some summer fun for free (or low cost) to keep your little ones happy without having to take out a second mortgage. We start with the old standby, picnics. It never ceases to amaze me how much children enjoy eating (or anything, really) outside. If your kids are younger, you can easily turn the experience into a fun way to teach them about nature, the environment and weather. “Check out that cumulonimbus cloud,” sounds a lot better over PB&J and juice boxes. My mom would even make us picnics out on the front porch when it was raining to ease our bad-weather blues. If your kiddos are bookworms, check out your local libraries. Summer is a great time to make reading fun, since there isn’t the added pressure of book reports or tests. Libraries usually have summer reading programs that are a nice break for kids and mommies alike. For those blessed with a backyard, go ahead and break out
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Picnics are an affordable way to get outside and have fun with the kids. Take your little ones to a local park, visit the beach or the Battleship to enjoy your lunch.
your sprinklers. It might mean soaking wet children tracking grass into your ever-immaculate home, but you will be a goddess to them. Bonus points if you take a turn yourself to knock the heat off. Finally, use your time with them wisely. If your child has a hobby, the summer is a perfect time to foster that passion. Bring in some paints, model cars, Legos or whatever is hip these days. Even if you just build a pillow fort, lay in it and giggle all day, make summers unforgettable.
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Sun, sea and sand — you can keep them. For those of us who are pale enough to make the British look tan, going to the beach is usually a time to sit under our umbrellas and make our way through a best-seller or two. In that spirit, here’s some more beach reads from your local bleach-white bibliophile.
“Starship Troopers”
“Gump and Co.”
No, not the book based on the truly awful flick with Neil Patrick Harris and Denise Richards - the 1959 futuristic military science classic, where the Earth is at interstellar war with space arachnids known simply as “the Bugs.” There’s a fair share of symbolism and questioning of the nature of war, but, all in all, it’s a quick, easy read in an underappreciated genre.
We all know the story of Forrest Gump, but few have actually read the follow-up novel by Groom to fill us in on what happened after the original book and subsequent film were over. While some questioned why Groom returned to that well, the result is pleasing enough to warrant a reading while trying to get away on your getaway.
by Robert Heinlein
by Winston Groom
“Yes, I Can: The Story of Sammy Davis Jr.” by Sammy Davis Jr.
The Candyman can ... write, apparently. I always enjoy biographies, and Davis doesn’t disappoint in his. It’s a bio that has a strong narrative streak that makes reading a joy. You would think that “Something’s Gotta Give” within the work, but there’s no “Birth of the Blues” present in the text. It is worth picking up.
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Your guide to fun, food and entertainment ONGOING Summertide Theatre presents: “Ring of Fire” The University of Alabama’s professional summer theatre, SummerTide, will bring the man in black “down, down, down” to Gulf Shores during its 12th season. The cast of SummerTide will present “Ring of Fire,” a musical revue by Richard Maltby Jr. and Bill Meade. Inspired by the life and lyrics of Johnny Cash, “Ring of Fire” brings universal stories of love, home and family to the stage. The revue features over two dozen songs by Cash including, “I Walk the Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues” and of course the title song, “Ring of Fire.” I Through July 3; 8 p.m.; George C. Meyer Performing Arts Center, Gulf Shores I Adults, $20; children 12 and younger, $15 I SummerTide.org;
Watch women take flight at the finish line of the 2015 Air Race Classic at Fairhope Municipal Airport on June 25.
251-968-6721 Sunset Festival Aloha Hospitality and other sponsors have partnered to create an atmosphere of fun and entertainment with live music, street performers,
drink specials and games for the whole family. Professional street performers straight out of Key West, South Beach and New Orleans will also be onsite entertaining folks with their tightroping, dog acts, fire breathers, jugglers, magicians, face
Fairhope History Bus Tours
If you have lived in Fairhope for any length of time, you’ve heard stories of our city’s founding as a utopian community based on economic reform ideas that were popular in the late 1800s. A group of idealists from all over the country followed Fairhope Single Tax founder Ernest B. Gaston to the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay in 1894 to establish a colony that, over the years, grew into the City of Fairhope. But whether you are a newcomer, a longtime resident, or a native, what do you really know about the people, places, and times of those early years of our town—or of this area before the Single Taxers arrived? Donnie Barrett, director of the Fairhope Museum of History, will lead a series of Fairhope Historic Sites Bus Tours on Saturday, July 18, that will focus on the west side of Fairhope, covering the town founders’ homes as well as important sites from the early days of the colony—and before. Tours are in a comfortable and cool motor coach and are scheduled throughout the day, at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1p.m., and 3 p.m. Each tour will last approximately one hour. “These tours are more than just a quick drive by. I’ll provide interesting information about the early people and places of Fairhope. You’ll learn about Fairhope Single Tax, early real estate developments, where Fairhope’s founders lived, where early nudist groups cavorted, why Fairhope Avenue has a sharp curve, and many other little-known stories about Fairhope,” Barrett said. “I always enjoy sharing these tidbits of Fairhope, and I think the bus tours are a fun way for anyone to get to know more about where we live.” Tickets are $20 each with payment by cash or check, and are on sale at the Museum of History during regular business hours (Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) No advance reservations will be taken. Guests must purchase and pick up tickets in person at the Museum. Call 251-929-1474 for more information.
painting clowns, sword swallowers and more. I Thursdays through August; 7 – 11 p.m.; The Wharf I Free admission I alwharf.com; 251-224-1000
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THE BUZZ ON THE COAST Fish Fry The public is invited to dine in or carry out. Each meal includes fried fish, baked beans, cake, coleslaw, hushpuppies and potato salad. The church is located at the intersection of County Road 10 and 49. The fish fry dates are July 2, Aug. 6, Sept. 3 and Oct. 1. I First Thursday through October; 5 – 7 p.m.; St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Bon Secour I Donation of $10 are welcome Free Summer Kids Show Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Same-day ticketing only. Schedule as follows: June 23, 24, 25 “Hook” (PG); June 30, July 1, 2 “The Smurfs” (PG); July 7, 8, 9 “Alpha & Omega” (PG); July 14, 15, 16 “Astro Boy” (PG); July 21, 22, 23 “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge out of Water” (PG); July 28, 29, 30 “The Book of Life” (PG); August 4, 5, 6 “Sesame Street: Follow That Bird” (G). I Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through August 6; 10 a.m.; Cobb Pinnacle 14, Gulf Shores I CobbtTheatres.com Gulf Coast Farmers Market Market open October through July. I Saturdays; 8 a.m. – noon; Gulf State Park Pavilion I Free admission Ballroom Dance Classes Enjoy a buffet dinner, cash bar and one hour of dance instruction followed by one hour of open dance floor. Reservations are required. Partners are welcome, but not necessary. I Wednesdays, 6 – 8 p.m.; Shipp’s Harbour Grill I $20 per person I 251-981-4119 Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen’s Market I Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; County Road 20, Foley I Free admission
Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the first Picnic Day at Swift-Coles Historic Home on June 27.
I CoastalAlabamaMarket.com; 251-943-1545 Ark of India: An Alabama artist explores Southern Asia 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, photographs and writings. MacKenzie spent more than a decade in India, a place he described as exotic, dangerous and colorful. MacKenzie was the official painter of the Delhi Durbar in 1903, which marked the coronation of King Edward VII. I Through Sept. 1; History Museum of Mobile I Adult, $7; seniors, $6; students, $5 I HistoryMuseumofMobile.com
SATURDAY, JUNE 20 Doc’s Hot Trot for ARC 5K run and 1 mile Fun-Run For details, see pg. 13 Gumbo Key Boat-in Concert For details, see pg. 22
Ride Yellow Bike ride benefitting various organizations that fight cancer. Six, 10, 16, 37 and 62-mile routes. For details, see pg. 13
p.m.; Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo I 3 to 5 years old, $100; 5 to 12 years old, $175 I AlabamaGulfCoastZoo.com; 251-968-4910
Holmes Babies’ Reunion Birthday Party If you were born at the Sibley Holmes Memorial Museum or delivered by Dr. W. C. Holmes, come join us for a birthday party as part of Foley’s centennial celebration. I 2 – 5 p.m.; Holmes Medical Museum, Foley
Level 1 Beginner Sail Camp For youth ages 7 to 13 years. Students will be partnered in boats (depending on size), and will learn basic sailing fundamentals in our Optimist sailboats. Students learn water safety, knot tying, steering, proper sail trim, tacking and jibing and capsize recovery. The center ensures a 5:1 ratio between our students and instructors. Other dates are June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3. I Through June 26; 9 a.m. – noon; Wind & Water Learning Center, Orange Beach I WindAndWaterLearning. com; 251-424-5909; charris@ cityoforangebeach.com
MONDAY, JUNE 22 Zoo Camp 2015 An amazing curriculum with the most talented teachers, volunteers and counselors, Zoo Camp is offered to all elementary school age children in a full day session conducted by licensed teachers and trained volunteers. Campers will explore animal life at the zoo, partake in animal enrichment activities, meet our zoo keepers and even greet some of our animal residents personally. I Through June 26; 9 a.m. – 3
TUESDAY, JUNE 23 Be Creative Art Camp Imagine! Create! Discover! Calling all young budding artists — discover a world of inspiration and
June 19 – July 2, 2015 creativity. This three-day camp, full of age-appropriate classes, is designed to encourage artistic expression for ages 6 to 13. Snack and supplies included. Class size is limited. Inquire at the circulation desk or call for more information. I Through June 25; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; Thomas B. Norton Gulf Shores Library I $20 sign-up fee I 251-968-1176 Advanced-Student SummerTide Drama Camp Includes work in commedia, scene work, creative writing, dance and music. Campers work with the SummerTide cast and crew to learn elements of theatre such as story theatre, dance and music. There are no age restrictions for any of the camps, however, campers must be able to read and take direction. Snacks are furnished each day. I Through June 27; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; South Baldwin Community Theatre I $100 tuition per session I 251-968-6721; jan@sbct.biz
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THURSDAY, JUNE 25 2015 Air Race Classic Women Pilots complete a race from Fredericksburg, Virginia to Fairhope, which includes nine legs throughout the east. The first 100 boys and girls, ages 8 to 17, will receive free young eagle flights. The hangar party is when the ladies fly in. Price includes barbecue, beverages and music by the Mid-life Crisis. Tickets on sale now at Page and Palette or the airport. I 6 – 9 p.m.; Fairhope Municipal Airport I $35 I 251-928-5295; 990-5080
FRIDAY, JUNE 26 Crawfish Bash For details, see pg. 14
SATURDAY, JUNE 27 First Picnic Day Bring your blanket or lawn chairs, sit under beautiful live oak trees and enjoy a provided picnic lunch while listening to Dixieland Jazz and Ragtime music. Play lawn games and stroll around to see Model A and Model T cars and people in vintage clothing. Guided tours of the house will be at regular tour rates.
I 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Swift-Coles Historic Home, Bon Secour I Adults, $10; ages 6 – 12, $5; children under 6, free I SwiftColesHistoricHomes. com; 251-949-5550 Putting the Pub in Public Radio Presenting Roy LeBlanc and WHIL 91.3 FM; entertainment by Will Kimbrough, sponsored by Broussard’s Piano Gallery. Includes a pint glass and T-shirt. Proceeds and $1 from every pint sold go to benefit Alabama Public Radio. Tickets available at Steven and Company Jewelry Studio, Old 27 Grill and Broussard’s Piano Gallery. I 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Fairhope Brewing Company I Advance, $25; day-of, $30
FRIDAY, JULY 3 First Friday Art Walk Begins at Fairhope Art Center, stroll through downtown Fairhope visiting art galleries and listening to music. I 6 – 8 p.m.; downtown Fairhope I Free admission I 251-928-2228
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Learn to sail at Wind & Water Learning Center in Orange Beach. Beginner classes are being offered for ages 7 – 13.
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City of Robertsdale ALL ABOUT FOOD
2015
Summer Program CSI CAMP
BOOKS ARE FUN! MRS. SAWYER & ODOM (CLASS LIMIT OF 50) June 29-July 3 (Ages 6-9) 9:00am-12:00pm June 29-July 3 (Ages 10-12) 1:00pm-4:00pm Robertsdale Elementary
EXPLORING SCIENCE MRS. SAWYER & ODOM (CLASS LIMIT OF 50) July 6-10 (Ages 6-9) 9:00am-12:00pm July 6-10 (Ages 10-12) 1:00pm-4:00pm
DANCE CAMP MRS. MOORE July 9-11 (Ages 9-12) 10:00am-12:00pm Robertsdale Elementary
BOYS BASEBALL CAMP COACH BEZEREDI June 16-18 9:00am-12:00pm RHS Baseball Field
CITY LEAGUE COACHES & PLAYERS CAMP (DEFENSIVE FOOTBALL) June 22-23 5:30am-8:00pm City Fields by Police Station
BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP COACH DAVIS & MOORE June 29-July 1 9:00am-12:00pm RHS Gym
BOYS & GIRLS SOCCER CAMP July 14-16 4:30pm-7:00pm RHS Practice Field
GIRLS CHEERLEADER CAMP COACH ROBBINS July 7-9 9:00am-12:00pm RHS Gym
GIRLS SOFTBALL CAMP (12 & OLDER) COACH ROBERTS July 14-16 5:30am-8:00pm RHS Softball Complex
CITY LEAGUE COACHES & PLAYERS CAMP (OFFENSIVE FOOTBALL) June 27-28 5:30am-8:00pm RHS Practice Field
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MRS. SAWYER & ODOM (CLASS LIMIT OF 50) June 22-26 (Ages 6-9) 9:00am-12:00pm June 22-26 (Ages 10-12) 1:00pm-4:00pm Robertsdale Elementary
Chicken dijon with chardonnay discovered this recipe at a beer and wine festival cooking demonstration while Scott and I were living in Wisconsin, and it has been a favorite since. I was just wading into cooking back then, and my teachers were Julia Child and Jacques Pépin, masters of French technique. This recipe is super French and also super easy — a great confidence booster and always a crowd pleaser. The flavors are complex, but none of the ingredients are expensive or hard to find. If you’re new to cooking, give this one a try! It’s great served with simple potatoes and asparagus, broccoli or a nice salad.
Chicken dijon with chardonnay Start-to-finish: 30 minutes Serves 4 n 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinner is better) n 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour mixed with salt and pepper n 3 tablespoons butter, divided n 1 teaspoon olive oil n 1/2 cup diced shallots n 1 cup sliced mushrooms n 1/2 cup chicken broth n 1/2 cup chardonnay n 1 cup heavy cream n 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
Pound chicken breasts until 1/2 to 1 inch thick. Dredge chicken breasts in flour mixture. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat half of the butter and 1 teaspoon olive oil until the butter has stopped foaming. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through and nicely browned. Remove from skillet and place in a warm oven. In the same skillet, add additional butter, diced shallots and sliced mushrooms and saute over medium heat until shallots are tender and mushrooms are slightly browned, about 10 minutes. Deglaze pan with the chicken stock and chardonnay. Stir in dijon mustard and heavy cream and cook on medium heat until sauce is reduced and slightly thickened. Add the chicken to the pan and heat until warm.
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Doc’s Hot Trot to benefit ARC By John Underwood john@gulfcoastmedia.com
T-shirts will be provided to all participants. A post-race party will be held at LuLu’s with door prizes awarded by random drawing, including a grand prize of a vacation getaway, three days, two nights in a two-bedroom furnished condo at The Plantation in Gulf Shores, donated by Mandoki Hospitality of Gulf Shores. You must be present to win. The University of Alabama’s SummerTide Theatre will once again be providing entertainment from this year’s show, “Ring of Fire” featuring the music of Johnny Cash.
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et ready to feel the heat and raise money for ARC at the 2015 Doc’s Hot Trot for ARC 5K Run/Walk presented by LuLu’s on Saturday, June 20 starting at LuLu’s in Gulf Shores. The annual fundraising event for the Association for Retarded Citizens of Baldwin County, conducted by the Robertsdale Rotary Club and Rotary Club Foundation, has been renamed in memory of Dr. Keith Cooper, longtime Robertsdale chiropractor and organizer for the event, who died in November. Registration and sponsorship forms are available from Robertsdale Rotary Club members or online at RobertsdaleRotary.com. Registration for adults is $25. Packet pickup will be held held from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, June 19 at Lulu’s. Race-day registration and packet pick-up begins at 6 a.m. with the 5K run and walk beginning at 7:30 a.m. The 1-mile fun run will begin immediately following the 5K.
if you go WHAT: Doc’s Hot Trot for ARC 5K run and 1 mile Fun-Run WHEN: Saturday, June 20; registration and packet pickup begins at 6 a.m., race begins at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: LuLu’s in Gulf Shores COST: $25 FIND OUT MORE: RobertsdaleRotary.com; 251-979-2521; 251-947-5677
RIDEYELLOW … more than just a bike ride
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he 9th Annual RIDEYELLOW event will roll through North Baldwin County on June 20. RIDEYELLOW is an Infirmary Health charity bike ride held annually the Saturday before Father’s Day. The ride begins at Halliday Park in Bay Minette with a six-mile tribute ride. Individuals can choose to participate in only the tribute ride or continue by pedaling the 10-, 37- or 62-mile route at their leisure. Rest stops are available along the way and food, beverages and vendor booths are available when riders return to the park. RIDEYELLOW was founded in 2007 by Ann WhiteSpunner and Mary Trufant to raise awareness of cancer and to draft support for their mission of inspiring and empowering people affected by cancer. Since its inception, RIDEYELLOW has donated more than $400,000 to various cancer charities.
Registration can be done online at RIDEYELLOW. org.
if you go WHAT: RIDEYELLOW WHEN: Saturday, June 20 WHERE: Halliday Park, Bay Minette FIND OUT MORE: RideYellow.org
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Crawfish Bash returns to the Delta
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he third annual Crawfish Bash will be held on Friday, June 26 at 5 p.m. behind Southern Sass on Highway 31 in Bay Minette. Tickets for the event are $20 per person and include all food and non-alcoholic beverages. Kids, 10 and younger, are admitted free with a paying adult — limit two kids per adult. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite or the North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, call 251-937-5665 or email assist@northbaldwinchamber. com for more information. Kick off summer with crawfish, corn, potatoes, cold drinks, music and more! Bring the kids and COURTESY OF THE NORTH BALDWIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE enjoy the afternoon as The Crawfish Bash offers something for everyone with food, music, inflatables, games and more. there will be inflatables and other kids’ games, too! Be sure to get your tickets “The Annual Crawfish Bash is fun for the entire famtoday! ily,” said Ashley Jones, executive director of the North
if you go WHAT: Crawfish Bash WHEN: Friday, June 26; 5 p.m. WHERE: Southern Sass, Bay Minette COST: Adults, $20; children 10 and younger, free with paying adult FIND OUT MORE: 251-937-5665; assist@northbaldwinchamber.com
Baldwin Chamber of Commerce. “It’s a long-time tradition that was revived and redesigned in recent years and offers something for everyone. The event brings together families in the community with our business members in a relaxed, fun environment to officially kick off summer. We hope you will join us!”
Did you know? I Crawfish are known by many names including: crayfish,
crawdads, freshwater lobsters and mudbugs I While there are more than 500 species of crawfish, only
two are harvested I Crawfish are a good source of vitamin B-12
I Crawfish have eight legs. They use four for walking and
four for swimming I Farm-raised crawfish tend to be brownish or red in color
but some crawfish can be white or blue I Crawfish are found in almost all parts of the world except
Africa and Antarctica
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June 19 – July 2, 2015
CHEW ON THIS
Farewell, Loxley; farewell Buzz By Jill Clair Gentry
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Well, readers — the time has come. We knew it would; our lease was up in June 2015, and we prayed about where God would have us put down roots. The plan, of course, was Daphne or Spanish Fort, where we’d have easy access to I-10 and our jobs in Mobile. But as He often does, God laughed lovingly down at us as we planned away, knowing all along he had something different in mind. Since we moved to south Alabama, I knew the practical move was to live in Baldwin County, but I could never could get midtown Mobile out of my head — those charming historic homes lined up on narrow streets shaded by majestic oak trees drew me in, and I found myself taking long walks on these streets, admiring the friendly cats that sit in driveways, kids playing with their dogs in yards and how each home is unique and full of character. I knew we belonged there. Then, our church planted a church in the neighborhood, and all of a sudden, we were looking for a house in Midtown. So as we move into this new season of life, we wave farewell to Baldwin County and the amazing times we’ve had here. As I’ll be in Mobile most of the time, I feel that I should let others who are living in the Buzz’s coverage area take over this space. It has been so much fun to explore Baldwin County’s dining scene with you, and believe me,
I’ll still be heading over to dine at my favorites. I’d like to leave you with one piece of dining advice: don’t judge a book by its cover. Some of the best restaurants in Baldwin County and beyond are tucked away in places you’re not looking. These places may not offer fine dining, and the food may not be the sole reason you go there. Good food, atmosphere, a friendly staff and affordability all play into what makes you connect with a restaurant. Take a chance and visit that hole-in-the wall place you think might be a little sketchy. Chances are, it’s fantastic. Case-in-point: Cozumel Mexican Restaurant in Loxley. We lived in Loxley for a year and a half before we ventured into the restaurant. Honestly, it was just us being a little snobby, which makes no sense because I’m from a much smaller town than Loxley, and one of the only restaurants in our community was an amazing Mexican place, and we we ate there about twice a week. When we finally went to Cozumel, we found some fun, authentic Mexican dishes that aren’t on your run-of-themill Mexican menus. Our group of friends loves to eat at another popular and much more expensive Mexican place in Fairhope, and it doesn’t hold a candle to Cozumel. I love the carnitas, carne asada, mole poblano and huevos rancheros, and I’m normally the kind of girl who just orders a chicken chimichanga or fajitas. Definitely give it a try next time you’re in Loxley. Cozumel, I apologize for my snobbery, and I only wish I had visited sooner. Readers, give your small, locally owned restaurants a chance. Whenever I come back to Loxley, you can bet I’ll be stopping by.
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WHERE TO GO
Farmers Markets in Baldwin County School’s out and the weather is warming. It’s time to take advantage of the variety of agriculture here in our county. Visit these farmers markets to taste some of the freshest vegetables, juiciest fruits, farm fresh eggs and dairy and even wine.
Find it here
Allegri Farm Market, County Road 64 in Daphne B&B Pecan Company, South Greeno Road in Fairhope Bee Natural Farm, Twin Beech Road in Fairhope; Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until sundown. Ber's Preserves, County Road 87 in Elberta Burris Farm Market, Highway 59 in Loxley Cassebaum Farms, County Road 91 in Lillian Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fisherman’s Market, 20733 Miflin Road, Foley; Saturdays 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; CoastalAlabamaMarket.com. Country Wagon Farm Market, Highway 31 in Spanish Fort Fairhope Outdoor Farm Market, N. Bancroft Street and Magnolia Avenue in Fairhope; Thursdays from 3 – 6 p.m., mid-May to early July and late September to early November. Fidler Farm, Harris Lane in Silverhill; sells peanuts at farm seven days a week from mid-August to mid-November; closed on Sundays from mid-November to mid-August.
what’s in season? SPRING (MARCH – MID-JUNE): Blackberries, blueberries, cucumbers, new potatoes, peaches, snap beans, strawberries, summer squash, sweet potatoes, hydroponic lettuces SUMMER (MID-JUNE – MID-SEPTEMBER) Bell peppers, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupes, cucumbers, eggplants, fig, lima beans, muscadines, okra, pear, peach, snap peas, Southern peas, sweet corn, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, watermelons
Glenda's Krafty Kitchen, sells jellies, jams, pickles, relishes by appointment from home; contact 251-446-8274; also at the Fairhope Farmers Market, Gulf Shores Farmers Market and Atmore Farmers Market. Gulf Shores Farmers Market, Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion parking lot, Saturdays from 8 a.m. – noon, year round except for the second week in July until the second week in September. Hastings Organic Farm, 40801 Pine Grove Road, Bay Minette. USDA Organic grass-fed beef and Organic U-Pick blueberries. Berries available from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from mid-June – mid-July. 251-937-8728. Hazel's Market, Highway 98 in Daphne
Heritage Park Marketplace, Heritage Park in Foley; 4 – 7 p.m. Fridays in May and June. Features fruits, vegetables, plants, baked goods, arts and crafts and live music. Loxley Farm Market, U.S. Highway 59 in Loxley Perdido Vineyards Winery, County Road 47 in Perdido Sweet Home Farm, specialty dairy and cheese products; Schoen Road in Elberta. Weeks Bay Plantation, 12562 Mary Ann Beach Road, Fairhope. Pick-your-own organic blueberry farm, 3-D archery course, amphitheater, pick-your-own flowers. Berries available 8 a.m. – noon, Thursday – Saturday from mid-May – July. WeeksBayPlantation.com.
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TASTINGS
A Gris by any other name is a Grigio n No ... not really! Jon Robitaille
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uite often, when shopping for wine, people confuse themselves when deciding between a Pinot Grigio and a Pinot Gris. I’ve even heard a salesclerk or two say, “They are the same wine, just a different name.” I cringe. Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris come from the same grape variety which has its origin in France, and that’s pretty much where the sameness ends. First of all, “grigio” is Italian for grey and “gris” is French for grey. The wine distilled in France is Pinot Gris and the same wine in Italy is Pinot Grigio; thus the beginning of their differences — the style. Pinot Grigio comes from Friuli in the northeast region of Italy and shows a lighter, crisp, clean and vibrant expression of the grape, with citrus flavors. They are also a bit spicy with a more acidic structure and come with a clean finish. In comparison, Pinot Gris wines have a greater aging potential and cellaring. They contain higher alcohol levels and are richer and full-bodied with a viscous texture. Pinot Gris mainly comes from Alsace in the northeastern part of France on the German border. Outside of France and Italy, winemakers will make a stylistic decision to label their wine either Grigio or Gris. Oregon, with a similar climate to France, has become a significant producer of Pinot Gris while you’ll find more Pinot Grigio coming out of California.
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a couple to try
2014 Primaterra Pinot Grigio
The 2014 vintage has just been released and this favorite from the Delle Venezie IGT appellation of Italy offers a fresh, well balanced, crisp and fruity wine showing hints of apples and fresh flowers on the palate and a very clean, medium lasting soft finish.
2013 Rainstorm Oregon Pinot Gris
With grapes sourced from the Willamette Valley, this Pinot Gris is aged for a minimum of six months on fermentation lees for a rich yet bright body. There is no oak or malolactic fermentation and the final wine is bone dry and very refreshing with aromas of crisp pear and honey blossom and flavors of mango with fresh acidity.
June 19 – July 2, 2015
LIVE LOCAL MUSIC KARAOKE
Daphne Top of the Bay Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 9 p.m. Fairhope American Legion Post 199 Tuesday and Thursday at 8 p.m. Gambino’s Italian Grill Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. Foley American Legion Post 99 Friday at 7 p.m. Good Time Charley’s Tuesday at 10 p.m. The Office Lounge Wednesday at 8 p.m. Ft. Morgan Tacky Jacks Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Gulf Shores Behind the Pines Bar & Grill Wednesday at 8 p.m. Mudbugs Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m. Pink Pony Pub every night at 8 p.m. Tacky Jacks Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Lillian Lillian’s Cafe and Coffee
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House Tuesday at 7 p.m. Orange Beach Island Time Daiquiri Bar Wednesday at 8 p.m. Live Bait every night at 8 p.m. The Undertow Wednesday – Saturday at 9:30 p.m. Robertsdale Buddy’s Lounge Friday and Saturday nights
Orange Beach Happy Harbor the Mothership Wednesday at 7 p.m. Island Time Daiquiri Bar Tuesday with Brittany Bell at 9 p.m. Live Bait Sunday at 8 p.m. Perdido Key Flora-Bama Monday at 6 p.m.
OPEN MIC
Daphne Moe’s Bar B Que Wednesday at 10 p.m. Top of the Bay Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 9 p.m. Fairhope Ravenite Pizzeria Trivia Tuesdays, Sports Trivia Wednesdays Foley Good Time Charley’s everyday at 10 p.m. The Office Lounge Wednesday at 8 p.m.
Fairhope American Legion Post 199 open guitar jams Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. The Gumbo Shack Thursday at 6 p.m. Old 27 Grill Bay Area Songwriter’s Association first and third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Plow every other Tuesday Foley American Legion Post 99 Sunday at 6 p.m. The Office Lounge Tuesday at 6 p.m. Gulf Shores Tacky Jacks Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
Catch Brent Burns every Monday at LuLu’s in Gulf Shores.
TRIVIA
BINGO
Foley American Legion Post 99 Wednesday at 10 a.m. Gulf Shores Tacky Jacks Tuesday at 6 p.m. Orange Beach Bear Point Civic Association Thursday at 7 p.m. Perdido Key Flora-Bama Monday through Friday 1-4 p.m.
FRIDAY, JUNE 19
Daphne Moe’s Bar B Que Pierce Edens Fairhope American Legion Post 199 Charles Hudon Davis Gambino’s Scott Morlock Old 27 Grill Corey Rezner Plow Grayson Capps Windmill Market Jacob Brock Foley American Legion Post 99 Tim Dean Moe’s Original Bar B Que Winston Ramble Gulf Shores Bill’s by the Beach
Rhythm Intervention LuLu’s Cool Rayz Papa Rocco’s Logan Spicer Tacky Jacks Johnny B. Orange Beach Baumhower’s Roger Plemons Bimini Bobs Christina Christian Compleat Angler Christina Christian Gilbey’s Joey Arata Moe’s Original Bar B Que Jon Cowart Tacky Jacks The Budz Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Midlife Crisis Felix’s Fish Camp Blind Dog Mike
SATURDAY, JUNE 20
Fairhope American Legion Post 199 Bruce Jones Gambino’s Scott Morlock Old 27 Grill The Budz Foley American Legion Post 99 Bruti Moe’s Original Bar B Que Jon Cowart Gulf Shores Hogwild BBQ Destiny Brown LuLu’s CoConut Radio Tacky Jacks Jimmy Lee Hanniford / Damien Lamb Duo Orange Beach Baumhower’s Ronnie Presley Bill’s by the Beach Rhythm Intervention Bimini Bobs Mario Mena Gilbey’s Joey Arata Moe’s Original Bar B Que Lee Yankie Tacky Jacks Charlie Wilson Duo / Soul Food Junkies Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Brittany Grimes / Exit 13 Felix’s Fish Camp Eden Brown Duo
SUNDAY, JUNE 21
Fairhope Old 27 Grill Lonesome Mel Foley
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LIVE LOCAL MUSIC Moe’s Original Bar B Que Chris Bryant Gulf Shores The Hangout Kyle and Karl / The Perry Wall LuLu’s Crowned Jewelz Tacky Jacks Jimmy Lee Hanniford / Damien Lamb Duo Orange Beach Bill’s by the Beach Rhythm Intervention Bimini Bobs Destiny Brown Cobalt Coffee, Black Tacky Jacks Jonesy Gambino Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Gypsy Riot Felix’s Fish Camp Brandon Bailey
MONDAY, JUNE 22
Gulf Shores The Hangout Rhythm Intervention / Jay Williams Spanish Fort Felix’s Fish Camp Bryant Gilley
TUESDAY, JUNE 23
Gulf Shores The Hangout Rhythm Intervention / Jay Williams LuLu’s Grits N Pieces Orange Beach Our Cigar Bar Edward Lee Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Lee Yankie Felix’s Fish Camp Bobby Butchka
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 Fairhope Gambino’s Scott Morlock Gulf Shores The Hangout Mario Mena Band LuLu’s Wes Loper Orange Beach Bimini Bobs Al and Kathy Hot Spot Logan Spicer Spanish Fort Felix’s Fish Camp Brandon and John
THURSDAY, JUNE 25 Fairhope
Gambino’s Scott Morlock Gulf Shores The Hangout Ryan Balthrop Band LuLu’s Kyle and Karl Papa Rocco’s Logan Spicer Orange Beach Baumhower’s Destiny Brown Hot Spot Adam Holt Duo Tacky Jacks Jimmy Lee Hanniford Sunset Festival at the Wharf Vibe Irie Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Kyle and Karl Felix’s Fish Camp Soulshine
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
Daphne Moe’s Original Bar B Que The Budz Fairhope American Legion Post 199 Carol Breckman Gambino’s Scott Morlock Old 27 Grill Christina Christian Windmill Market This Side of 49 Foley American Legion Post 99 Tim Dean Moe’s Original Bar B Que Kristen Long Fort Morgan Tacky Jacks Les Linton Gulf Shores Bill’s by the Beach Lisa Zanghi and Scott Koehn LuLu’s Sugarcane Jane Papa Rocco’s Logan Spicer Tacky Jacks Tommy Morse Orange Beach Baumhower’s Double Dee Compleat Angler Strickley Isbell Moe’s Original Bar B Que Corey Rezner Tacky Jacks Marty McIntosh Duo Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Dale Drinkard Jr. / Cary Laine Duo Felix’s Fish Camp Grits N Pieces
The Whyte Caps will be performing Saturday, June 27 at LuLu’s.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27
Fairhope American Legion Post 199 Rob Hickman Gambino’s Scott Morlock Windmill Market Craig Brayer Foley American Legion Post 99 Shades of Time Moe’s Original Bar B Que Harrison McInnis Gulf Shores Bill’s by the Beach Barstool Surfers Hogwild BBQ Destiny Brown LuLu’s The Whyte Caps Tacky Jacks Jimmy Lee Hanniford / Alexia Burroughs Orange Beach Baumhower’s Christina Christian Bimini Bobs Sid Moore Gilbey’s Mac Walters Tacky Jacks Soul Food Junkies Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Brittany Grimes / Delta Reign Felix’s Fish Camp Cary Laine Duo
SUNDAY, JUNE 28
Fairhope Old 27 Grill Lisa Zanghi Foley Moe’s Original Bar B Que Nick Peraino Gulf Shores LuLu’s Cadillac Attack
Tacky Jacks Sarah Percy Orange Beach Bimini Bobs Desitny Brown Cobalt Coffee, Black Tacky Jacks Melissa Joiner Duo Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Dale Drinkard Jr. / U.S. Band Spanish Fort Felix’s Fish Camp Bobby Butchka
MONDAY, JUNE 29 Spanish Fort Felix’s Fish Camp Brandon Bailey
TUESDAY, JUNE 30
Gulf Shores LuLu’s Blind Dog Mike and the Howlers Orange Beach Our Cigar Bar Edward Lee Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Brett LeGrave Felix’s Fish Camp Sergio Rangel
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1
Fairhope Gambino’s Scott Morlock Gulf Shores LuLu’s The Relics Orange Beach Hot Spot Logan Spicer
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THURSDAY, JULY 2
Fairhope Gambino’s Scott Morlock Gulf Shores Bill’s by the Beach Damien Lamb LuLu’s Adam Holt Papa Rocco’s Logan Spicer Orange Beach Baumhower’s Destiny Brown Tacky Jacks Mac Walter
FRIDAY, JULY 3
Fairhope Gambino’s Scott Morlock Windmill Market Honey Boy and Boots Gulf Shores Bill’s by the Beach Lisa Zanghi and Scott Koehn LuLu’s Wes Loper / Adam Doleac Band Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen Orange Beach Tacky Jacks Jimmy Lee Hanniford
SATURDAY, JULY 4 Gulf Shores
Catch Kyle and Karl at The Hangout June 21 and at LuLu’s then Bluegill on June 25.
Bill’s by the Beach Barstool Surfers Orange Beach Tacky Jacks Mickey Springston
ONGOING
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 LuLu’s Greg Brown every Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. LuLu’s Brent Burns every Monday at 4 p.m. Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi every Monday night Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Tuesday – Saturday Papa Rocco’s Mark and
Gulf Coast BUZZ n 21 Smokey every Monday – Wednesday Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. every Saturday and Sunday Lillian Lillian’s Cafe Woody Street every Wednesday, Gary Story every Friday, Rhonda Hart and friends every Saturday and Ricky Rayburn every Sunday Orange Beach Our Cigar Bar Edward Lee every Friday and Saturday 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 Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Dale Drinkard Jr. every Friday and Sunday at 11 a.m. Bluegill Restaurant Ross +1 every Wednesday night
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WHERE TO GO
if you go WHAT: Gumbo Key Boat-In Concert WHEN: Saturday, June 20; noon – 5 p.m. WHERE: North of the Pass, near the Orange Beach Islands FIND OUT MORE: GumboKey.com
JOHN MULLEN / STAFF
Boat-in concert returns to Robinson Island
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t high noon, the largest floating concert of the year will kick-off on Robinson Island. Gumbo Key invites all music lovers and boat enthusiasts to come out for an afternoon of live music on the blue waters of Perdido Pass. The floating musical venue will host musical talents throughout the afternoon. This year, there will be a performances by Wes Loper Band, Roddie Romero and The Hub City All-Stars. Music enthusiast, Mac McAleer, brings a day of sun, fun and live entertainment to the Island. Whether you’re on Alabama’s beaches for vacation, sporting event or even a beach convention, Gumbo Key is a unique, can’tmiss event. The inaugural concert in 2014 brought in 400 boats and more than 1,000 people to enjoy the sounds of live
Southern music. Local acts including the Wes Loper Band, Kyle and Karl, Ryan Balthorp, Jon Cook and Lee Yankie entertained concertgoers from tropically decorated barges. Local bands will again headline the 2015 event. Those attending in 2014 listened from in the water and aboard their boats. Gumbo Key was marked with a ring of noodle floats and a 16-foot flag. McAleer declared himself mayor of Gumbo Key for the day. The event scored high marks for not leaving behind any trash that might hurt the fragile ecosystem of the area. How do you attend? Find a boat! Ride with a friend or split the cost of renting a boat with a group. According to concert organizers and attendees, Gumbo Key isn’t so much a place as it is a state of mind.
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