Beachin' Magazine (Dec. 2013)

Eating • Exploring • Fun • Services • Shopping December 2013

Beachin’ Your guide to life on the Alabama Gulf Coast

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J A specialty publication of Gulf Coast Newspapers

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About the Cover Santa waves to spectators at last year’s Lighted Boat Parade. Don’t miss him and all the festive boats this year on Dec. 14.

Photo courtesy of Coastal Alabama Business Chamber

ust as Beachin’ rolls in waves and basks in rays of Alabama’s Gulf Coast, the areas of Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan inspire each issue with unique events, mouth-watering seafood and Southern dishes, Jessica Jones apparel to suit beach bums and country clubbers.

This guide to the Gulf Coast offers insight into local restaurants, nightlife, attractions and events that will ensure time well spent on Pleasure Island.

First and foremost, the humid subtropical climate and white-sand beaches provide an oasis for guests. Don flip-flops and Hawaiian shirts or just a bathing suit. Spend hours of tranquility against a crashing-ocean wave backdrop with a good book, umbrella drink, or a completely blank slate. Dig toes into grains of sand, collect sea mementos or build sandcastles with the kids. Take a refreshing dip or dive into water adventures like parasailing, jet skiing or surfing.

The area also offers family fun outings like the zoo, miniature golf, arcades, go carts, outlet, surf shop and boutique shopping. Whether you’re looking for a new cover-up or an evening gown, Pleasure Island’s got you covered. Souvenirs range from shot glasses to seashells — go ahead, make your friends jealous. Or let your inner child out to play with a day filled of bumper boats, foam machines, Tiki huts and waterfalls.

Or perhaps Pleasure Island provides playtime for you and your sweetheart. Golf the gorgeous shores of the Gulf of Mexico with lush greens, a golf cart and two cold glasses of sweet tea or head for some relaxation built for two with a trip to the spa for couples massages. Maybe a tandem bicycle ride by the beach or late night stroll on the boardwalk is more your style. Perhaps fine dining and dancing...nothing says “I love you” like cracking crab legs and whisking away for a salty-sea waltz.

Or, why not have it all? Rock out to beach-side concerts, get inspired at the Orange Beach Festival of Art, dig in at the Island’s annual Shrimp Festival and jump for moon pies with Mardi Gras goers.

Whatever your taste, leave the itinerary at home and let Beachin’ be your guide to Southern hospitality, sandy feet and memories that leave you craving your next opportunity to Beach-it.

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Gulf Shores holiday fun

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Boat Parade floats into Gulf Shores, Orange Beach on Dec. 14 Photos courtesy of the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber

Enjoy these scenes from the 2012 Christmas Lighted Boat Parade and get a glimpse of what to expect during the 28th annual event this year on Dec. 14 starting at 5:30 p.m. at LuLu’s.

By Ann vonEberstein The 28th Annual Christmas Lighted Boat Parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14. Boats of all shapes and sizes will don Christmas lights, holiday icons and even inflatables as they float.

Beginning at LuLu’s at Homeport Marina in Gulf Shores at 5:30 p.m., the parade will travel east down the Intracoastal Canal, passing The Wharf, rounding Bear Point and heading South toward Ono Island where it will make a westward turn heading toward Perdido Pass. The Parade will then head north circling Terry Cove and back southward to the Perdido Pass Bridge, where it will make a turn to the west ending at Zeke’s Landing Marina at approximately 8:30 p.m.

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personal boat while there are still slots available. Anyone that is interested should contact Lauren Turner at the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber at 251-968-6091.

If you or your company would like to charter a boat and hold your own private Christmas party, contact the Orange Beach Fishing As-

sociation at 251-981-2300. They can arrange for you to participate in the parade in your own private, chartered boat. Additional information on the parade route, viewing stations and registration is available on the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber website at MyGulfCoastChamber.com.

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Born July 14, 1959, in Milwaukee, Wis., Tom Gardner several companies. After a short two-year was the only boy out of seven children. His strong work marriage, Tom got divorced; he began makethic and determination was inherited from his dad, and ing business trips to places like Shanghai, MARK his artistic side and appreciation of beauty, he attributes and Tokyo. He also took on a line called to his mom — an artist and art teacher.

American Leather that had huge commis- ROBINSON As a child, Tom wanted to be an airplane pilot, but sions, but their demands soon ended that relationship. during college, his aspirations changed. He now dreamed Tom was still in pursuit of that pot of gold at the end of being a part of a huge corporation, being a “suit,” and of the rainbow in 2007 when he went to work as a repremaking a lot of money. sentative for Milo’s Tea Company as a territory manager.

In high school, Tom was involved in theater and mu- In 2008, he took a job as the national sales manager for sic. Graduating with honors, he attended Marquette Uni- Emissary, with responsibilities for national and internaversity and received a bachelor’s degree from the College tional sales of home accents, ceramics and lighting to cliof Speech and Interpersonal Communications as well as ents in the furniture, gift, garden, hospitality, commercial a business degree. and residential design industries via While attending college, he also direct sales, independent sales repreworked with the Iroquois Boat Line sentatives and website. as a first mate and entertainment He successfully developed and immanager and worked as assistant to plemented strategies to maintain sales the director of the Institute for Latin through the economic downturn. He American Concern. Tom sometimes enjoyed the Vegas, Miami, San Franworked as a meat packer and was the cisco, New York and High Point trade beverage manager at Major Golsby’s shows, for it was there that so many Sport Bar in Milwaukee. He was deof his contacts were made. After years termined to be self-sufficient and not and years of successful sales, and burden his family. miles and miles of traveling, he quit.

Graduating Marquette third in his He went to work for a company class, he went to work for the largcalled Shermag. They went bankrupt, est corporation in Wisconsin — the and Tom decided he needed a break.

Fort Howard Paper Corporation out He’d had enough traveling, living out of Green Bay; he worked his way up of a suitcase, sleeping in strange beds to private label manager and southand eating out all the time. He did, east region manager. Now, traveling however, love selling and he loved around the country on the company’s interacting with people. He was very Tom Gardner Lear jet, he got a taste of the good life. successful. He returned to Orange He was young, aggressive and a hard Beach and eventually bought a town worker, and brought in about $30 million in business a home in Gulf Shores. He loves this area, loves the comyear. Unfortunately, he was on salary and his portion was munity and he has the “Small Town Big Beach attitude.” relatively small.

Tom hung out and enjoyed life, but it wasn’t enough.

Six years later, though he loved the job, he decided He began working at Radio Shack and he loves the job. money was more important. He accepted a job with RED He admires Doug Byrd, who owns the three Radio Shacks WING, a private label company. Besides higher pay, his in our area. He says Doug takes providing jobs for his territory grew to cover all the southeast including Puerto employees seriously. He takes care of those that work for Rico. him providing health care, decent wages and giving reLife was good, but two years later, in 1992, he received sponsibility to those he hires and trusts. an offer from Mitsui Foods, a Japanese company that was Tom still enjoys working with and helping, people. I operating out of Hackensack, N.J. as a general sales man- stood back in the store and just listened to him interact ager. He was in broker management and sales for this di- with the customers. I found him to be a tremendous asverse importer of canned seafood products to the grocery set to the store. If you go in to buy something, you will industry and was moved to Atlanta. go back. I asked Tom what he hopes his legacy would In Atlanta, he met the lady he would marry. She was be. He said he wanted people to think of him as honest, originally from Clio, Ala. and was a furniture manufac- kind, fair, and a person that would never intentionally turing representative and realtor. Leaving Mitsui when hurt anyone. Tom is active at the local church, and is the company closed the location, Tom and his wife very community minded. We ON THE ISLAND are forturented their home to an Olympics executive and moved nate to have Tom here with us, and I’m happy to be able to Orange Beach, where they had often come with their to call him a friend. families while growing up.

She opened a furniture store on Canal Road and Tom became involved in the furniture business. He was tired See GulfCoastNewsToday.com for the full article. of corporate work and he became a representative for

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Locals enhance NAIA soccer championship experience

By Ally Mills Dorrough Gulf Shores and Orange Beach volunteers are set to welcome and help host athletes during the NAIA Women’s Soccer National Championship in December. At the heart of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is one sound principle – character. The NAIA strives to help athletes build a strong sense of character on and off the field. To further this mission, the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission (GSOBSC), along with the cities of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, partners with the organization to promote an honorary coaches program as part of the championship experience.

During the 2013 NAIA Women’s Soccer National Championship from Dec. 2-7 at the Orange Beach Sportsplex, local community leaders volunteering as honorary coaches will serve as community liaisons for each team to make every player feel welcome and special as they discover Alabama’s Gulf Coast.

Lee Kramer, director of marketing for Mandoki Hospitality in Gulf Shores, has served as an honorary coach for the past three years. He expressed his admiration for NAIA’s dedicated players, coaches and staff and looks forward to another dose of exhilarating play.

“The NAIA soccer tournament is my favorite sports commission event,” Kramer said. “Soccer has been a lifelong passion of mine, and this event brings some of the country’s best collegiate soccer athletes to our little town. It has been an honor to participate in the festivities as an honorary coach. I have been able to form a relationship with the coaches and players and introduce them to this beautiful place I call home.”

The NAIA and the sports com-

mission encourage locals to let Alabama Gulf Coast’s spirit of Southern hospitality shine by impacting student-athletes through the honorary coach program. Based on the NAIA’s character-building foundation, Eric Olson, NAIA director of championships, explained the program’s impact on connecting athletes with host communities.

“The NAIA’s honorary coach program provides our student-athletes an opportunity for a deeper integration into the host community,” Olson said. “These person touch-points leave a lasting effect on the individual and enhance the student-athlete experience. We at the NAIA pride ourselves in putting the student-athlete first, and this is great opportunity for the local community to join us in that cause.”

Beth Gendler, vice president of sales for the GSOBSC, said because of the efforts of committed volunteers, the sports commission along with the local municipalities is able to carry out successful sporting events.

“Our beach communities have gone above and beyond to make a difference in athletes’ lives by dedicating time to ensure the girls have a safe, exciting and competitive experience on Alabama’s Gulf Coast,” Gendler said. “It’s encouraging to see locals help further the NAIA’s message of helping these rising stars develop and maintain a strong sense of character.”

To learn more about this program, contact the sports commission at 1-800-745-SAND. To get in on all the action, fans can purchase an adult all-tournament pass for $30, a youth all-tournament pass for $15, an adult day pass for $10 or a $5 day pass for children 10 and under. Tickets can also be purchased for the opening banquet on Sunday, Dec. 1 and the semi-finalist

banquet on Thursday, Dec. 5 for $25 each. Both banquets will take place at the Orange Beach Events Center at The Wharf. Only cash and checks will be accepted for all events. For more information, visit bit.ly/SJILNr. To learn more about the NAIA, go to naia.org. For information on upcoming athletic events along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, visit gulfshoresorangebeachsports.com or call 1-800745-SAND.

About Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission is a partnership between Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism, the Alabama Gulf Coast Area Chamber of Commerce and the cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. In 2007, this commission became a department within Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism. In this role, the commission — along with assistance from both cities — works to bring quality sporting events to Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism is an official corporate sponsor of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). For information, visit gulfshoresorangebeachsports.com.

About the NAIA

Since 1937, the NAIA has administered programs and championships in proper balance with the overall educational experience. In 2000, the NAIA reaffirmed its purpose to enhance the character-building aspects of sport. Through the Champions of Character program, the NAIA seeks to create an environment in which every student-athlete, coach, official and spectator is committed to the true spirit of competition through five core values: integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership.

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It was a beautiful summer morning when we left Fairhope, low humidity and not a cloud in the sky. We were on our way down to Orange Beach to check out a business that many of our friends have told us about, this Englishman who had opened a Hair Salon on the beach with his daughter Emma. My hair is very important to me and getting a good haircut is a must, and that is what Anthony Jones is known for and excellent hair color to boot.

We have both been very dissatisfied with the last few attempts on designing our hair to suit our lifestyles; most of the so called stylists did not take into consideration our age or understand that we both want to look great without a lot of fuss and bother.

The traffic was a bit heavy due to the summer visitors, but we arrived on time to this charming yellow and white beach house on the beach road with a fabulous view of the Gulf of Mexico. We were greeted warmly by Anthony and Emma and they ask us if we would like a cold drink or a glass of wine before he started making us beautiful.

Pam, my friend, went first since I was a little chicken after the last experiences. Anthony directed her to a styling chair and went on to explain the ten most important rules in designing a custom hairstyle to suit her. He first looked at her face shape and explained that there are five face shapes out there and told her her face shape was oval. The next was bone structure and head shape, after that was the type of her hair, the texture of her hair, then what sort of condition her hair was in, followed by the way the hair grows out of the head, plus cow licks, then her likes and dislikes and fashion. Wow! What a lot of things to get right.

So then Emma started with a relaxing shampoo and deep conditioning, then for the next 30 minutes Anthony’s hands were a sea of motion, lastly a quick blow dry with hardly any fuss and presto she was finished! She was so happy and she could not believe the difference in her hair.

Now it was my turn, my hair especially in the summer

gets very frizzy and dry; I have tried everything out there for my hair with no success! Anthony explained that commercial hair products are made different to professional hair products. Commercial shampoos are made of mild detergent and the conditioners are based on petroleum oil. Where professional hair products are pure and natural and give back to the hair, he also went on to say that we should all wash our hair every day and condition our hair the same.

Anthony explained that at all times our hair has to have at least 8% moisture in it the same as our skin, we should treat our hair the same way as we treat our skin, by moisturizing it every day which made a lot of sense to me, since the last stylist told me not to wash my hair every day because in her mind it would dry it out.

Anthony explained to me that yes using some drug store products would dry your hair out if washed daily. After we went through the ten rules, he took me to the shampoo area and treated me to the best shampoo and conditioning my hair had ever had.

While shampooing, Emma explained to me what I should do in the morning in the shower, again stressing no over-the-counter hair products, that’s why my hair is dry and frizzy. After shampooing and before conditioning, towel blot the hair because the hair is porous like a sponge, putting any conditioner on one’s hair when it is full of water will not go into the hair itself, so blot it first then apply the product and leave it in while you are washing yourself.

Then before you leave the shower, rinse and count up to 10 slowly and stop, just rinse the excess and no more.

After she explained to me the hows & whys, I understood. They are like hair doctors, if we listen and do what they says it works!

Anthony has his own line of products and everything he used on me was his and believe me the stuff works. The cut he gave me was wonderful; I walked out a new woman and so did Pam, no more frizzes! Oh, by the way he used a great product before he dried my hair called “POTION.” It is a gel with a lot of healing features with body, fabulous! I bought a bottle. Anyway our cuts cost us $40 each, best money we ever spent and yes we are definitely going back. He is a true professional.

Well worth a visit!

Anthony’s Salon is on the beach road in Orange Beach; their phone number is 251-974-1514.

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November was a good month with a few days of cold weather and more than enough wind. December will be a little colder, but if you chase specks this will be to your benefit. Specks don’t like water below 65 degrees. When the water temperature drops below 65 degrees, they move in mass to the creeks surrounding Mobile Bay. They also do badly in fresh or even brackish water. They are salt water fish. As all our local creeks are tidal creeks, they all hold a good amount of salt water. As the tides come and go, the salt water is moved up stream every 12 hours or so. As a result, you’ll be surprised how far up stream the salt water goes. As salt water is heavier than fresh water, it sticks to the bottoms of the creeks and rivers.

Except for a few days, November was a nice month — some cold nights, but mostly mild and windy. Water will pool and form large areas of mostly salty water, normally staying above 65 degrees. This provides the specks with a safe, livable spot on the rivers. This also tends to bunch up the fish in deeper spots and make it a little easier to locate them.

Locating them is the easy part. Placing your bait and recognizing the soft bite of a cold speck is the hardest part. Baits range from live shrimp, to plastics, to other artificials.

Even trout fisherman have their special bait. Mine is gulp baits. I use gulps and live shrimp exclusively during both summer and winter months — to each his own. The bait needs to be fished slowly and on the bottom, always giving the fish plenty of time to eat the bait before setting the hook.

Have a good trolling motor as well as a fully charged battery on the boat. Relax and enjoy the day. Keep moving and pay attention to your sonar.

The inter-coastal canal may not be a creek, but it holds specks during cold weather as well. It also has a great ramp.

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Also know that as the fish bunch up on the creeks and rivers, so do the fishermen, and so do the law enforcement folks. Stay legal. The state works hard to keep our wild life in great shape and they need our help to keep it that way.

If a speck is not your cup of tea, keep in mind that red fish love fresh and brackish water. They are tough fish and do very well during the Gulf Coast winter. Use the same baits as you use for specks. You can fish the baits a little faster if you feel better doing that. Cut baits will work as well. Red fish feed by sight and smell.

Always fish all the stumps, logs, piers, bulk heads or any other structure you can find.

Most of the large reds are off shore but its not uncommon to catch red fish in the 26-inch range so keep your equipment and line in good shape. If you find yourself on the water during a no wind and sunny day, don’t be afraid to take some heavier tackle and larger chunks of cut bait and head to the Dixey Bar on the south end of Mobile Bay. You can drift or anchor on the bar and set numbers of lines on the bottom with fresh cut baits.

I net mullet in the creeks and cut the filet off. Then cut the filet long ways in half at an angle making two triangle shaped strips of bait. Hook it on the pointed end and drop it to the bottom. The filet will flap in the current flashing the fish scales as well as making a scent line. The red fish will be looking for food on the out going tide and they’ll be very hungry.

As always, stay safe and most especially, stay dry. Know our laws and rules of the road. The best fishing trip is one that you return from with all your passengers and equipment. Call if I can help with advice: 251-550-5418.

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Gulf Shores announces slate of holiday events

By Blake Phelps Whether it’s catching a hilarious holiday musical or marveling at the glow of the lighted parade, families won’t have to look far for fun and excitement this season.

The City of Gulf Shores has announced a full slate of events planned for its annual holiday celebration and invites locals and visitors to enjoy their Christmas on the Alabama Gulf Coast.

“The City of Gulf Shores is proud to be partnering with the Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce and local businesses in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach to promote the Coastal Christmas campaign,” Grant Brown, recreation and cultural affairs director, said. “We encourage all businesses to participate by decorating for the season to help make our community an unforgettable holiday destination.”

Gulf Shores will kick off its holiday festivities at the Erie H. Meyer

Civic Center on Tuesday, Dec. 3 with A Christmas Musical Celebration starring pianist, vocalist and musical director Brian Gurl. This five person production features a wide variety of Christmas melodies and holiday favorites — performed like you’ve never heard them before — with a taste of rock n’ roll, Broadway, jazz and a little bit of comedy.

“The audience better get ready for a jazzy, rocky, white hot, rollicking good time,” Gurl said. “Greensleeves will never be the same and Jingle Bells better hang on for dear life because we’re going to melt Frosty faster than a balmy Gulf Shores afternoon.”

Free tickets for the show are available at the Activity Center box office on a first come, first serve basis. The box office is located at 260 Clubhouse Drive and office hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The holiday fun continues on Friday, Dec. 6 with the Gulf Shores Lighted Christmas Parade and Beach

Brian Gurl will kick off the holiday festivities with “Christmas Musical Celebration” at the Erie H. Meyer Civic Center.

Celebration. The evening parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will feature festive lighted floats from around the region. Large crowds of spectators looking to soak up the holiday spirit are anticipated along Highway 59 as parade entries make their way from Clubhouse Drive to the Gulf Shores Public Beach.

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Adventure Island mini golf & more 251-974-1500, AdventureIsland.com 24559 Perdido Blvd., Orange Beach

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

251-968-5732, AlabamaGulfCoastZoo.com Alabama Highway 59 S.

Baldwin County Heritage Museum 25521 US Hwy 98 E., Elberta 251-986-8375 Email: bchm@gulftel.com

Gulf Shores Beaches-Lagoon Pass (2.9 miles west of Alabama Highway 59)

State Park Pavilion

(6 miles east of Alabama Highway 59) Orange Beach (Alabama Highway 182 at Alabama Highway 161)

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Foley Railroad Museum and Model Train Exhibit

251-943-1818, FoleyRailroadMuseum.com 125 E. Laurel Ave., Foley

Historic Fort Morgan

251-540-7125 22 miles west on Alabama Highway 180 from Alabama Highway 59

Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum 251-981-6039, OBParksAndRec.com 25805 John Snook Dr.

Pirate Island Adventure Golf

251-968-GOLF, PiratesIslandGolf.com Alabama Highway 59 just north of Intracoastal Waterway Bridge

South Baldwin Community Theatre

Bird of Paradise Biplane Rides

251-968-6721, SBCT.biz 2022 W. Second St.

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge

251-968-8111, GulfShoresTrack.com Alabama Highway 59 just north of Intracoastal Waterway Bridge

Ferris Wheel at The Wharf

251-948-2106, WatervilleUSA.com Alabama Highway 59 S.

866-MUST-FLY, 866MustFly.com Jack Edwards Airport

540-7720, FWS.gov/BonSecour 7.5 miles west on Alabama Highway 180 from Alabama Highway 59 251-224-1000, alwharf.com 4550 Main St., Orange Beach

Gulf Shores Museum

251-968-1463, GulfShoresAl.gov 244 W. 19th Ave.

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Season of Joy Light Show at The Wharf Daily through Jan. 1, shows at 6 and 7 p.m.

Free The Wharf, 4830 Main St., Orange Beach The Wharf’s sound and light spectacular 251-224-1000, alwharf.com

The Wharf’s Holiday Skating Rink

Through Jan. 1, 4-10 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday $8 two hours, $10 includes skating and a Ferris Wheel ticket The Wharf parking garage, Orange Beach 251-224-1000, alwharf.com

Photos with Santa

4-8 p.m., Nov. 29 Suite G-107 at The Wharf, Orange Beach Santa will be set up for photos with the public.

Iron Bowl: Alabama Crimson Tide vs.

Auburn Tigers

Nov. 30 The Wharf, Orange Beach Join the party at The Wharf! Grab a drink or a bite to eat before the game. Then, watch the Crimson Tide and the Tigers face off on one of The Wharf’s over 100 screens at many great bars and restaurants. After the game, stick around for live entertainment and great food and drink specials. alwharf.com

Pictures with Beach Santa

Nov. 30, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $20 Gulf State Park Cotton Bayou beach access, Orange Beach SantaIsArriving.com

Brunch with Santa at The Beach Club’s Coast Restaurant

Dec. 1, 8, 15, and 22, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $19.95, Adults; $9.95, Children 6 and up; Free, Children 5 and under Coast Restaurant at The Beach Club Sunday brunch with Santa, festive decorating activities for children, photo opportunities, Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar; Reservations required 251-224-3600, SpectrumResorts.com

Orange Beach Tree Lighting at The Wharf Dec. 3, 5:30-7 p.m.

Free Marlin Circle at The Wharf,

Orange Beach Hot chocolate, arts & crafts and cookie decorating booths; Santa will arrive on a fire truck!

251-981-6629, alwharf.com

A Christmas Musical Celebration Starring Brian Gurl

Dec. 3, 7-9 p.m.

Free event; tickets required Erie Meyer Civic Center, Gulf Shores Five person production with wide variety of Christmas melodies and holiday favorites 251-968-1174, GulfShoresAl.gov

UWF Department of Music’s “Celebrate the Season”

12 p.m., Dec. 4 Free Old Christ Church, Historic Downtown Pensacola, Fla. The University of West Florida Department of Music will present an afternoon of chamber music on the first Wednesday of the fall months. Open to the public.

850-474-2147

Classical Christmas Concert

7 p.m., Dec. 5 Summerdale Municipal Complex Presented by Marjorie Younce Snook Public Library

Coastal Chorale Christmas Show

7:30 p.m., Dec. 6 $15 Foley United Methodist Church Spirit Center, 915 North Pine St., Foley A Night to Remember: Selections include: “O Holy Night,” “Carol of the Bells,” “Christmas on Broadway,” “For Unto Us a Child is Born,” “Everywhere Christmas Tonight,” “O Come, O Come,” “Emmanuel,” “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas,” “Africa Noel.”

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City of Gulf Shores Christmas Parade Dec. 6 Downtown Gulf Shores

Taste of the Islands

Dec. 6 Orange Beach Event Center, Orange Beach Hosted by the Mystical Order of Mirams 251-974-7401

Christmas in the Park 6 p.m., Dec. 6 Free

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Heritage Park, Highway 59, Foley Come out and hear carols, sip hot cocoa, enjoy the lighting of the Christmas Tree, and visit with Santa.

Free cocoa and snack for all.

Linda Hula 251-943-1300

“Nuncrackers, The Nunsense Christmas Musical”

7:30 p.m., Dec. 6 $18 students, $15 children under 2 free South Baldwin Community Theater, 2022 W. 2nd St., Gulf Shores “Nuncrackers” is the fourth show in Dan Goggin’s series of “NUNSENSE” musicals and this is the first “TV Special” taped by the sisters in their convent basement studio for cable access. It features all new songs including: “Twelve Days Prior to Christmas,” “Santa Ain’t Coming to Our House,” “We Three Kings of Orient Are Us” and “It’s Better To Give Than Receive.”

“Nuncrackers” will make you laugh and maybe tug at your heartstrings. It’s the perfect way to insure your holiday season is merry and bright.

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Tea with Santa Claus

Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $20 Villagio Grille at The Wharf, Orange Beach Three courses; Children get to decorate their own gingerbread man cookie!

251-224-6510

Annual Christmas Ornament Painting

Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 12 p.m.-3 p.m.

Free Life’s A Canvas at SanRoc Cay, Orange Beach Choose an ornament to paint, cookies and cocoa, face painting, letters to Santa and pictures with Santa 251-981-7770

Compassionate Friends, a Nondenominational Celebration

6:45 p.m., Dec. 8 Grace Lutheran Church, 491 W. 23 Ave., Gulf Shores, Located on the corner of 23rd Ave. W. and 4th St. W. Friends and family are invited to join us for a celebration of the lives we shared with children who have died.

Candle lighting Service will begin at 6:45 p.m. on Dec.8.

We will be lighting candles at 7 p.m. Please join us to celebrate the memories of our children who have lost their lives.

Handel’s “Messiah” 7:30 p.m., Dec. 7 and 8

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$20 reserved seating, $15 general admission, $5 for students St. Paul Catholic Church, 3131 Hyde Park Road, Pensacola, Fla. Conducted by Xiaolun Chen, Choral Society artistic director, with the Choral Society Orchestra Guests soloists: Carla Connors, soprano; Wanda Brister-Rachwal, alto; Leo Day, tenor; Patrick Jacobs, bass-baritone.

To purchase tickets, or for more information call the Choral Society of Pensacola office at 850-484-1806 or email csop1@juno.com

Merry Market

2-7 p.m, Dec. 13; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 14 Free admission Orange Beach Events Center at The Wharf Santa’s Workshop for children ages 5-12 on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Merry Market. Tickets are $10. Children will decorate a Christmas ornament to take home, decorate cookies and write letters to Santa while parents shop at Merry Market.

Festival of Nativities

10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 13-15 Free St. Paul’s Church, Daphne This special exhibit has featured more than 400 nativity displays in a variety of mediums, representing religions and traditions from countries all over the world. No admission will be charged and refreshments will be available. The exhibit is especially child-friendly, with a crèche play area, puzzles, books and crafts offered-all especially designed for students aged four and up.

251-626-2421 or debbiequinn@bellsouth.net or StPaulsEasternShore.com

Flora-Bama Santa Drop

Dec. 14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Free to attend Flora-Bama, 1704 Perdido Key Dr., Pensacola, Fla. Santa Claus parachutes down to the Flora-Bama.

Cathy Pace to follow.

850-492-0611, FloraBama.com

Billy Claus arrives at LuLu’s

Dec. 14, 2-4:30 p.m.

Free to attend LuLu’s at Homeport Marina, Gulf Shores Arts and crafts for kids, letter station for children to write letters for Billy to take to his big brother Santa Claus and Billy and the LuLuBelles will be available for photos with the children! Music by Jon Cowart at 1 p.m.

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Gulf Shores New Year’s Eve Beach Bash

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28th Annual Christmas Lighted Boat Parade

5:30 p.m., Dec. 14 Free Beginning at LuLu’s At Homeport Marina and ending at Zeke’s Landing Marina, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Lauren Turner at Coastal Alabama Business Chamber 251-968-6091, MyGulfCoastChamber.com

New Years Eve Bash at The Wharf

Dec. 31 The Wharf, Orange Beach Ring in the New Year with all of your friends at the party of all parties! Enjoy live entertainment on several stages, fireworks, and our famous Marlin Drop! alwharf.com

Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Free to attend Gulf State Park Pavillion, Gulf Shores Festivities on the beach include a large bonfire, campfires with s’mores and a live DJ, while Top Hat and Jackie provide live entertainment under the pavillion. The evening will be highlighted by a spectacular fireworks display from the Gulf State Park Pier at 10 p.m. followed by a second show to ring in the New Year at midnight.

251-968-1172, GulfShoresAl.gov

Flora-Bama Polar Bear Dip

Jan. 1, 12 p.m.

Free to attend Flora-Bama, 1704 Perdido Key Dr., Pensacola, Fla. Ring in the New Year by taking a dip into the Gulf of Mexico at high noon. Dippers and other participants dress up or show up for this special day. The Flora-Bama provides a traditional feast with black-eyed peas, cornbread, ham and more for those who take the plunge.

850-492-0611, FloraBama.com

Pinnacle 14 Cinemas

Hwy. 59, just north of the Canal Bridge • Gulf Shores Action becomes motion. Sound becomes motion.

Scenes become motion.

LIVE METROPOLITAN OPERA

An experience you won’t soon forget.

Fathom Events brings the best in one-night and limited-run events, like operas, comedy, Broadway productions, concerts and sports, right to your local movie theater.

• Video Arcade • 100% digital projection • Wall to wall screens • Dolby Digital surround sound • 3D capable in 6 theatres • True stadium seating

• 4 feet between rows • 2 party rooms • Full service Concession pretzels, pizza, hot dogs, cheese sticks, chicken fingers, and funnel cakes

• Discount Movie Tickets for Senior Citizens and children (all day), and Students and Military after 6pm.

• On-line ticketing thru • Moviegoer rewards club • Gift Cards available

251-923-0100 • www.cobbtheatres.com

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Opening Januar y 2014

If our seafood were any fresher, your feet would be wet.

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251-981-6979 (City Hall) (Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm)

251-980-INFO (City Infoline) 251-981-SURF Daily Beach Report www.cityoforangebeach.com

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which is being seen daily around the world

Frequently Asked Questions 1) Tents (no larger than a 10x10 ft.) are allowed on the beach, but they have to be placed behind (North of) the designated sign marker post and should be removed before night.

Tents cannot be placed between the sign post and the Gulf of Mexico. This is for designated emergency and safety access.

2) Pets are not allowed on the beach on the Gulf of Mexico or surrounding islands (Robinson, Bird, Walker). However they are allowed at the designated city Dog Park on Canal Rd. (Hwy 180) next to Sportsman Marina. All dogs should remain on a leash within the city limits.

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

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

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

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

Purple means WARNING! A jellyfish or other marine threat.

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

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

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

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You’ll love our greens.

9 Hole Par 3 Course Open to the Public Tee times not required

Lighted Driving Range Covered mats • Practice bunker

Daily Green Fees: $15.00 to walk 9 $20.00 to ride 9

Play all day for $30.00 Membership & Lessons Available

(251) 981-GOLF/4653 • 4700 Easy Street (off Canal Road)

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Winding through thousands of acres of natural habitat is the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail. Come discover the beauty and diversity of over 10 miles of 6 paved trails and 6 distinct ecosystems that make up this multi-purpose trail.

• New boulder park for kids • Eco-tours • Geo-caching fun for the family • Butterfly Garden • Screened pavilion • Wildlife sightings • Miles of trails for walking, running and biking

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Gallery Hours: M-F 10am-4pm Sat. 10am-2pm

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Light Up The Arts December 6, 2013 OPEN HOUSE 5pm - 8pm Christmas shopping in the Gallery Gift Shop

Clay Studio Demos

Tues.-Fri. 9am-3pm; Sat. 10am-2pm

By Appointment

Experience hands-on glass blowing at Alabama's only public access hot glass studio.

Prices From $25 - $60

Shipping Available

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20 and up

Whimsical Gallery exhibit by The MESH Collective of Birmingham Refreshments by Shipp’s Harbour Grill

Part of the Alabama Coastal Christmas Experience!

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Have a white Christmas at The Wharf

By Theresa Corbin Contributing writer Here in The South, our dreams of a white Christmas may not involve snow, but they can involve the white sands of Orange Beach. The Wharf at Orange Beach has a spectacular line up for this holiday season. And the season has already begun to ring in the cheer at The Wharf. On Nov. 16, The Wharf’s Sound and Light Spectacular kicked off the Season of Joy with nightly light shows at 6 and 7 p.m. on Main Street.

Spectra

Spectra light and sound shows are always unique, and that is no different for The Wharf’s holiday show.

It’s free for all to come and experience the celebration in a new way. The Orange Beach Community website, orangebeach.ws, says the Spectra show “will create a special holiday setting for customers to enjoy shopping, dining and entertainment with family and friends.”

Ice Skating Rink

But the holiday cheer doesn’t stop at the light and sound show. On Nov. 22, The Wharf’s Holiday Skating Rink opened. The rink of ice will be chilled to the perfect skating temperature for young and old to come and experience an iconic tradition many southerners miss out on. Remember to wrap up in your warmest sweater and scarf, but don’t worry, The Wharf will provide the skates. For $8 you will be able to hop on the ice for two hours and glide away with you skate rental in the style of Union Square in New York without the hassle of air travel.

For another $2, a total of $10, you will get your skate rental, time on the ice, and a Ferris wheel ticket. Skating will be open from Monday through Friday 4-10 p.m., and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Hours may vary on Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Pictures with Santa

Be ready to swing back by The Wharf with the kids

in tow because Santa Clause is coming to town. Santa has begun his special appearances at The Wharf for pictures from 4-8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, and Saturdays 12-8 p.m. through Dec. 22.

According to The Wharf’s website, pictures, including a Wharf souvenir picture frame, will be available for purchase for $10 and portion of the proceeds to benefit the Christian Service Center of Orange Beach.

Tree Lighting

No holiday season would be complete without a traditional Christmas tree lighting, and The Wharf has scheduled its ceremony for Dec. 3 at 5:30 p.m. in Marlin Circle for all to come share in the yuletide cheer.

New Year’s Eve street party

And when Christmas is wrapped up, The Wharf will continue the celebration for its annual New Year’s Eve street party. Everyone is invited! Don’t worry, no one will miss the game. It will be playing on a number of big screens at The Wharf.

“The New Year’s Eve festivities include live music, fireworks and the traditional Marlin Drop at midnight,” says the Orange Beach Community website.”

Guests can also purchase the Palms VIP experience.

The package includes an exclusive VIP lounge area located at the Palms, premium views of the fireworks, bands, Marlin Drop and revelers and includes hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, soft drinks and a cash bar is available. Tickets are $75 and available for purchase at the Amphitheater at The Wharf Box Office or through Ticketmaster. Live band performances and VIP access kick off the night at 7 p.m.. Come reel in the New Year at The Wharf.”

All through the season, many shops and restaurants will be offering special seasonal promotions. Make all your White Christmas dreams come true at The Wharf where there may not be white snow, but there is always white sand. Find additional details, schedules and pricing for The Wharf’s holiday season at alwharf.com.

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BALDWIN POPS TO PRESENT CHRISTMAS CONCERT IN FOLEY Submitted by Barbara Warthen One of Foley’s favorite Christmas traditions continues on Monday, Dec. 9 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Foley Civic Center, with the return of the Baldwin Pops for their annual Foley Christmas concert.

“The Foley Christmas concert is the largest indoor concert the ‘Pops’ present,” said Anne Brooks, executive director for the Baldwin Pops. Admission

is free, but attendees are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Representatives from the U.S. Marine Corps will be in the lobby of the Civic Center to collect the toys.

The Baldwin Pops will perform many of the holiday favorites for which they are known, including carols from the British isles, “Greensleeves,” “Christmas Holiday” and their show-

piece, the “Nutcracker Suite.”

“There will be a special guest appearance for all the kids to meet and greet during the first half of the concert …so bring the little ones,” said Brooks.

The Foley Civic Center is located at 407 East Laurel Ave. (U.S. Hwy. 98), just west of downtown Foley. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and seating is limited to 430.

For more information, go to www.VisitFoley.org or call 251-943-1300.

BCHM offers holiday blessings with celebration, memory tree Submitted by Tammy Kinney You are cordially invited to a Christmas Celebration at the Baldwin County Heritage Museum on Sunday Dec. 8, from 2-4 p.m. Join us for our

Christmas Tree display as we celebrate the many different cultures that helped shape Baldwin County.

During this celebration, we will also host the Angel Memory Tree and lighting with entertainment and light

refreshments. This tree is filled with tributes in memory or in honor of friends, family and loved ones. For a donation of $10 each, an Angel will be named and placed on the tree for the one you want to remember or honor.

South Baldwin Community Theatre’s ‘Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical’ opens Dec. 6 Submitted by Michelle McCambridge South Baldwin Community Theatre will present “Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical” on consecutive weekends beginning Dec. 6.

“Nuncrackers” is the fourth show in Dan Goggin’s beloved series of Nunsense musicals, and is directed by Jan Hinnen. The show’s choreography is directed by Jamie Parks and Jackie Dahlman is musical director.

The “Nunsense Christmas Musical,” “Nuncrackers,” takes place in real time in the basement of Mount Saint Helen’s Convent. It is the first TV Special being taped in the Cable Access TV Studio built by Reverend Mother. It stars the endearing nuns, the tipsy Father Virgil and some of Mt.

Saint Helen’s most talented students.

Watch and enjoy as the sisters plan a special version of “The Nutcracker” and laugh at the hysterical diversions they encounter along with their on-air advertisements for the Catholic Home Shopping Network.

The uplifting holiday music includes some traditional holiday carols and a sing-along as well as some Christmas Carol spoofs including: “Here We Come-a-Waffle-ing;” “The Holly and the Ivory;” “Twelve Days Prior to Christmas;” “Santa Ain’t Comin’ To Our House” and “We Three Kings of Orient Are Us.” The show will make you laugh and maybe tug at your heartstrings as you take an adventure with the imperfect and lovable sisters and maybe receive

a message from above. “Nuncrackers” is the perfect way to insure your holiday season is merry and bright.

Performance dates are Dec. 6, 7 and 8 and Dec. 13, 14 and 15.

Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 p.m. and the curtain rises for Sunday shows at 2 p.m. Tickets, priced at $18 for adults and $15 for students, can be purchased at sbct.biz and at the theatre box office. Tickets go on sale online Monday, Nov. 25 and the box office opens on Wednesday, Nov. 27. Box Office hours will be Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and one hour before each performance. Credit cards are accepted. SBCT is located at 2022 W. 2nd St. in Gulf Shores. For more information go to sbct.biz or call 25-968-6721.

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Photos submitted by the Coastal Photography Club.

For more information contact Capt. Mark Robinson at 251-540-7463 or Margret Hildreth at 850-457-8656.

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Foley Celebrates Christmas

By Barbara Warthen

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t’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Foley’s Heritage Park, as the park transitions into a winter wonderland in preparation for Foley’s annual Christmas celebrations. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 with Foley’s Christmas in the Park, which includes the lighting of the city Christmas tree, Christmas carols and a visit from Santa, complete with elves.

“Christmas in the Park is a festive celebration where our local community and visitors alike come together to enjoy the season in our beautiful, decorated park,” Linda Hula, events planner with the city of Foley, said.

Local businesses, churches and civic groups decorate live trees with a theme of their choice to create a “Christmas Tree Lane.”

“The mayor lights the official

Christmas tree, local school groups sing carols and the Foley Caboose Club provides free train rides around the park for children of all ages to enjoy. Folks can stroll through a miniature Christmas village and the Christmas Tree Lane, while enjoying free treats and sipping on hot cocoa,” Hula said.

Saturday, Dec. 7 is the annual Foley Christmas parade, sponsored by the Foley Kiwanis Club. The parade begins at 10 a.m. from the Armory on Violet Avenue, and proceeds south on Ala. 59, west on Verbena Avenue, north on S. Oak Street and east on U.S. 98, ending at the intersection of Ala. 59 (McKenzie Street) and U.S. 98 (Laurel Avenue).

No matter the official weather prediction for the day, there will be snow, and lots of it, in Heritage Park on Saturday, Dec. 7. Foley’s annual

“Let It Snow” event lasts from about 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“The snow is created from 40 tons of ice that are ground into shavings and blown over roped off areas reserved for the children to play in,” Hula said.” There are two separate areas for playing in the snow — one for younger children and one for the larger children.

“Let It Snow” is a free event and involves much more than snow.

The festivities include live entertainment, a children’s art village, food vendors and inflatable bouncy houses.

“The gazebo in Heritage Park is an excellent backdrop for taking those special Christmas photos with family and friends,” Hula said.

Mrs. Claus will also be on hand to read Christmas stories to the children.

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Novel features Gulf Shores scenery “Running Back” by Dr. Freddy Grant captures the essence of life in the South and takes an insightful look at one man’s journey of the heart and his lifelong search to find what matters most.

Is it ever possible to get a second chance? Dr. Keith Miller thinks he has found the secret to crafting a second chance for himself. One that will allow him to recapture a lifetime of sweet memories he selfishly walked away from.

In his first novel, Meridian gynecologist Dr. Freddy Grant creates a rich group of characters – the handsome former high school football star who is now a driven, successful research physician, his loving young wife and new baby. But lack of moral character leads him away from his commitments.

Grant says he was first inspired to write the novel when he returned to

watch a high school football game the year after his son Doug graduated. He loved watching his son play football and thoroughly enjoyed all the experiences of parenting his two children, Doug and Emily Joy. As he looked into the stands and saw a couple watching their son play that night, he noticed the intensity of love and concern on their faces. He then began to wonder, “What if I had never experienced it? What would my life be like if I hadn’t been a part of my children’s lives?”

With that thought in mind, Grant set about starting his novel, a work that took him almost 10 years to complete. With support from his wife, Linda, children Doug and Emily Joy, and close friends who encouraged him, “Running Back” was finally published.

The novel starts in the northeast but quickly moves to Gulf Shores, then Meridian. Grant describes his work as fictional drama with a bit of

science fiction. Readers will enjoy the pace of the book as well as the familiarity of the characters and places in east Mississippi and west Alabama.

About the author

A native of York, Ala., Grant has practiced OB/GYN in Meridian since 1988. He now limits his practice to gynecology. He says that growing up and working in an area where family ties are so strong, he couldn’t imagine what his life would have been like if he hadn’t been a father (and now a grandfather).

About the book

“Running Back” has a Facebook page and is available for sale on Amazon.com, and these Meridian locations: The Atrium, Loeb’s, Harry Mayer Clothiers, the Rush Foundation Hospital gift shop/The Pear Tree and Southern Accents. The paperback edition is priced at $9.95 and the hardcover edition is $27.95.

Photo by Bob Nemens

By Julie Grantham

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Jason Aldean

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Jason Aldean tickets on sale now for March show

By Judy Smith Contributing writer

C

ountry superstar Jason Aldean is bringing his highly anticipated Night Train tour to the Amphitheater at The Wharf in Orange Beach on March 15, and you definitely need to get a ticket to enjoy this amazing ride. Aldean will be performing with one of the hottest groups in country music, Florida Georgia Line, and rising star Tyler Farr, making it one stellar night filled with lots of great talent and sweet country music.

Tickets just went on sale Nov. 22 and are sure to go fast, so don’t delay. Go ahead and pick up your tickets for this mega show. Aldean has been selling out arenas all across the nation, and when he hits the Amphitheater at The Wharf this spring, you simply don’t want to miss this dynamic performance.

This promises to be one of the most explosive shows of the year. As a performer, Aldean never disappoints. With five albums and 16 chart-topping hits under his belt, Aldean has plenty in his musical arsenal to entertain any crowd.

The 2012 ACM Male Vocalist of the Year will bring songs from his criticallyacclaimed latest album, “Night Train,” including “1994,” the fun and catchy tribute to Joe Diffie, and No. 1 chart toppers, “The Only Way I Know,” “Night Train,” and “Take a Little Ride.” Fans can also expect this Georgia native to bring some of his greatest hits, such as “Hicktown,” “Dirt Road Anthem,” “Johnny Cash,” “Tattoos on this Town,” “She’s Country,” “Big Green Tractor,” “Fly Over States,” and many more. Aldean already has nine No. 1 singles, and there appears to be no stopping him, much to the delight of fans who can expect more great music from this hardworking entertainer. This is “My Kinda Party” that you don’t want to miss.

Growing up in Macon, Ga., Aldean fostered a love for all the country classics, learning to play them from his dad.

After his dad would come home from work each day, Aldean would receive a guitar lesson from his father. Aldean’s love for traditional country music al-

ways shines through. When Aldean made his debut at a musical showcase in Atlanta in 1998, he performed a few original songs and blew the crowd away. After the show, Aldean was approached by Michael Knox of the Warner-Chappell song publishing company, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Aldean moved to Nashville and began bombarding the country music scene with his upbeat, energetic songs with a deep country beat.

On the Night Train Tour, Aldean is excited to have one of the hottest acts in music joining him, Florida Georgia Line, and he has been quick to praise this powerhouse duo. Aldean has called the duo “a shot in the arm for country music” and has described them as a “kind of new age of Brooks and Dunn sort of thing.” Bandmates Brian Kelley from Ormond Beach, Fla., and Monroe, Ga. native Tyler Hubbard were humbled by the praise from this country music superstar.

“That’s obviously a huge honor,” Kelley told CMT News writer Alison Bonaguro. “That’s a huge compliment from Aldean because we look up to him. He’s an amazing artist and great guy.”

Florida Georgia Line first came onto the music scene in 2010, but really didn’t make a splash until their megahit, an anthem to summer fun, “Cruise” crashed onto the airwaves in the spring of 2012. A remix version of the song performed with Nelly crossed over into all

genres and hit at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Since then, they’ve climbed the charts with the fun, energetic tunes, including “Get Your Shine On,” “Tip It Back,” and “Round Here.”

Rounding out this super tour will be Tyler Farr. Although he is a newcomer to the performing stage, he’s definitely not new to the music scene. This Garden City, Mo. boy cut his teeth in the music industry as a teenager as he followed his stepfather around who just happened to be lead guitarist for the iconic George Jones. Farr has toured with Colt Ford for whom he penned the song “Hey Ya’ll,” but he’s starting to make a name for himself in the industry. Farr’s song of slightly obsessive love, “Redneck Crazy,” has been burning up the radio waves, and he always puts on a show with lots of energy and emotion.

So, we are offering a little reminder for those that might not have purchased their tickets yet: You better get them fast. And if you’re wondering what to get that music lover in your life for Christmas, these tickets will be the ideal gift. Fans of Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, or Tyler Farr would definitely love for Santa to leave tickets to this show in their stocking. For more information on purchasing tickets, check out the official Amphitheater at The Wharf website or Ticketmaster.com. Tickets are sure to go fast, and this high energy show is one that you do not want miss.

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Assembly of God CHRISTIAN LIFE CHURCH 25550 Canal Rd, Orange Beach 967-4840 www.christianlifechurch.tv

GULFWAY CHURCH

541 Cotton Creek Dr. (Co. Rd. 4), Gulf Shores 968-6858 www.gulfwaychurch.com

Baptist FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF GULF SHORES

Catholic OUR LADY OF THE GULF CATHOLIC CHURCH

308 East 22nd Ave, Gulf Shores 968-7062 www.ourladyofthegulfal.org

ST. THOMAS-BY-THE-SEA

26547 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach 981-8132 www.stthomasbythesea.org

Church of Christ CHURCH OF CHRIST OF GULF SHORES

2200 West First St., Gulf Shores 968-7369

2414 W. 1st St, Gulf Shores 968-7769 www.gulfshoreschurchofchrist.org

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGE BEACH

Episcopal HOLY SPIRIT EPISCOPAL CHURCH

4773 Bay Circle, Orange Beach 981-4288 www.firstbaptistorangebeach.com

616 Fort Morgan Rd, Gulf Shores 968-5988 www.holyspiritepiscopalgulfshores.com

FISHERMEN BAPTIST CHURCH

ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

17101 River Rd., Bon Secour 949-6387 www.fomm.org

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH 7159 County Rd. 10, Bon Secour 949-6486

ISLAND FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH 28290 Canal Rd, Orange Beach 980-1005

LAGOON BAPTIST CHURCH

17867 State Hwy 180 W., Gulf Shores 968-7057 www.lagoonbc.com

OYSTER BAY BAPTIST CHURCH, SBC 4280 Plash Rd., Gulf Shores 968-7805 www.oysterbaybaptist.org

ROMAR BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH 23370 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach 981-8959 www.romarbeach.org

SHELL BANKS BAPTIST CHURCH 12125 State Hwy 180, Gulf Shores 540-7136

6270 Bon Secour Hwy, Bon Secour 949-6254

Greek Orthodox ST. ATHANASIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHAPEL 220 E. 20th Ave, Gulf Shores 967-2020 stathanasios.al.goarch.org

Lutheran GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA 491 West 23rd Ave, Gulf Shores 968-5991

PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 8250 Roscoe Rd., Gulf Shores 974-2545

ST. JUDE’S BY THE SEA LUTHERAN CHURCH 312 E. 16th Ave, Gulf Shores 968-5833

Methodist - United GULF SHORES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

1900 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores 968-2411 www.gulfshoresumc.org

MORGAN’S CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Hwy 10, across from Swift School, Bon Secour 949-7400

ORANGE BEACH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

28751 Canal Rd., Orange Beach 981-6751 www.orangebeachumc.org

Non-Denominational IGLESIA CASA DE LUZ Companerismo Cristiano 225 E. 24th Ave, Gulf Shores 948-3467

SAFE HARBOR HOUSE OF PRAYER Multi-Culture Full Gospel 7320 Bon Secour Hwy, Bon Secour 223-3615

ST. ANDREW BY THE SEA, A COMMUNITY CHURCH

17263 Ft. Morgan Rd, Gulf Shores 968-3900 www.standrewbythesea.org

Presbyterian FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) OF GULF SHORES 309 East 21st Ave., Gulf Shores 968-7720 www.gspres.com

GRACE FELLOWSHIP PCA 19470 Co. Rd. 6, Gulf Shores 968-5302 www.gracefellowship-pca.com

ORANGE BEACH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

26640 Canal Rd, Orange Beach 981-4220 www.orangebeachpresbyterian.org

CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER

PROGRAMS: Emergency Aid, Food Pantry, Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy and Meals on Wheels.

317 Dolphin Ave., Gulf Shores 968-5256 www.cscgs.com

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DINING GUIDE

Lying around on the beach can really make you hungry. When it does, head out to one of our remarkable Gulf Shores and Orange Beach restaurants. With the world’s best inshore and offshore deep sea fishing, you’ll find that succulent, fresh-off-the-boat seafood is the order of the day.

Of course, you don’t have to have seafood! You’ll find plenty of restaurants in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach serving barbecue, steak, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, pizza, deli style sandwiches and more.

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4171 Orange Beach Blvd Holiday Orders For Butts, Hams Turkeys, Prime Rib XMAS TREE & WREATH SALE DOUGLAS FIR 5 – 7 FT $65.00 PER TREE NOVEMBER 24 – SOLD PRE-SALE ORDER FORM NAME _________________________________________________ TELEPHONE __________________________________________ CARD NO. _______________________________ EXP: __________ ZIP: ___________________ TREE SIZE: _____________________ QUESTIONS CALL: 251-216-4576 OR 414-630-1006

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4171 Orange Beach Blvd.

(HWY 161) Orange Beach, AL 36561 Butts On The Beach specializes in Premium Meats and Ingredients for their food in order to bring you the best in Take-Out Dining.

All of our Side dishes and Sauces are homemade on site.

Don’t forget to ask about our special order Family Packages; Roast Pigs; Holiday Specials; and any Special Occasion Order.

Local Folks Cookin’ For Local Folks -251-216-4576 ALL SANDWICHES & PLATES COME WITH CHOICE OF MEAT, TWO (2) SIDES AND A DRINK

LOCALS DISCOUNT CARD.

MEATS

10% OFF.

PORK; BRISKET; SAUSAGE; RIBS; TURKEY; 1/2 CHICKEN; WINGS

SIDES GREENS; JALAPENO CREAM CORN; COLE SLAW; POTATO SALAD; BAKED BEANS; CHIPS SANDWICHES PLATES SAMPLER PLATE EXTRA SIDES DRINKS BULK MEAT SIDE PINT SIDE QUART

$7.95 $8.95 $9.95 $1.65 $1.99 $9.00 lb $3.65 $6.25

Buy 8 Sandwiches or Plates & Get the 9th

Free!

ASK ABOUT THE

SHOW YOUR ISLAND ID AND GET

TYPE MEAT:

SMOKIN HOLIDAY TURKEYS, HAMS, BUTTS, RACK OF RIBS, OR WHAT YOU WANT. PUT YOUR ORDER IN EARLY AND BE READY FOR CHRISTMAS.

SNOW BIRD SPECIALS BUY 1 GET 2ND 50% OFF SUNDAYS

Holiday Special Orders SIDE DISHES:

READY DATE:

# OF PEOPLE SERVED”

NOW TO 2/1/2014 (Does not include bulk foods)

251-216-4576

Join the “Butts Club” Text Butts to 59769 For Weekly Specials, Events and Discounts

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www.Desotosseafoodkitchen.com

Voted “People’s Choice”

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

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Since 2004

A s it” i v t s re s o “m u h S f G ul ile in

Daily Lunch Specials Fresh Steamed, Grilled, Blackened, Fried, Baked and Sautéed Seafood

Award-winning Fish and Shimp Specialties Casual Family Atmosphere Reasonable Prices Senior Menu Available, from 3pm - 5:30pm

Seafood Kitchen 138 West 1st Ave • Gulf Shores, AL • 251-948-7294

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138 West 1st Ave Gulf Shores, AL

251-948-7294 www.Desotosseafoodkitchen.com

Seafood Kitchen Lunch Menu

HoMe-StyLe LuncH SpeciaLS

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

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

7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 6.99

(Served with french fries)

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

Add House or Caesar Salad 3.25 Substitute Salad for side dish 1.75 Po-Boy Sandwich 8.99 Cheeseburger 7.99 Crab Cake Po-Boy 10.99

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

Riviera Salad - with pecan chicken tenders - with chicken tenders - with boiled shrimp - with grilled or blackened chicken Caesar Salad - w/grilled or blackened chicken - w/boiled shrimp Gumbo & Salad - a cup of Seafood Gumbo and our Bisque & Salad Seafood favoriteS

7.25 9.99 8.99 9.99 8.99 7.25 8.99 9.99 7.99 8.50

(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Add House or Caesar Salad Substitute Salad for side dish Fried Butterfly Shrimp Fried Oysters Fried Crab Claws *Coconut Shrimp Grilled Shrimp

2.25 1.75 10.99 12.99 13.99 11.99 10.99

Seafood pLatterS

dinner Menu

StarterS Oysters on the Half Shell 1/2 dozen 5.99.....1 dozen 10.99 Southern Style Crab Cakes 9.99 Shrimp Remoulade 7.99 Crab, Spinach & Artichoke Dip 8.99 Coconut Shrimp 8.99 Stuffed Mushrooms 8.99 Alligator Bites 8.99 Fried Crab Claws 1/2 lb........12.99 1 lb........24.99 Tuna Dip 7.99 Sweet Potato French Fry Basket 7.75 Fried Green Tomatoes 6.99 GuMbo & Soup Seafood Gumbo cup....4.75 bowl....6.49 cup....5.25 Crab & Shrimp Bisque bowl....7.99 fried Seafood favoriteS (Served with your choice of two side dishes)

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

*Monte Cristo Sandwich 7.99 SaLadS Dressings: Honey-Mustard, Ranch, Bleu

15.99 14.99 16.99 17.99 17.99 16.99 17.99 14.99

(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Shrimp Lover's Platter Fried Seafood Platter Broiled Seafood Platter Creole Platter Caribbean Platter Crab Platter Seafood SpeciaLtieS

17.99 18.99 16.99 18.99 18.99 23.99

Stuffed Shrimp Shrimp Scampi Blackened Catfish Coconut Shrimp Grilled Shrimp Shrimp Creole Crawfish Etoufee Crab Cake Dinner SteaMed Seafood

16.99 16.99 14.99 16.99 15.99 15.99 15.99 15.99

(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

(Served with new potatoes & one side)

Snow Crab Legs - 2 lbs.

26.99 Royal Red Shrimp - 1 lb.

22.99 Combo - 1/2 pound Royal Reds & 1 pound Snow Crab 23.99 toniGHt'S catcH (Served with your choice of two side dishes) Choose from the following preparation styles:

Fried Catch Blackened Catch Grilled Catch Broiled Catch

17.99 17.99 17.99 17.99

Fried Seafood Platter 14.99 Broiled Seafood Platter 13.99 Stuffed Shrimp 12.99 Mahi-Mahi 11.99 Yellow-Fin Tuna 11.99 Tilapia 9.99 Grouper 12.99 Snow Crab Legs 16.99 Royal Reds - 3/4 lb.

16.99 Combo - 1/2 lb. Each 16.99 Crab Cakes - 2 cakes 13.99 paSta Fettuccini Alfredo 10.99 - w\grilled or blackened chicken 11.99 - with shrimp or crawfish 12.99 Basil Pesto Pasta - with Roma Tomatoes 10.99 - with grilled chicken 11.99 - with shrimp 12.99 Side diSHeS Fried Green Tomatoes ~ Green Beans Turnip Greens ~Sweet Potato Casserole Corn Fritters ~ French Fries Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy ~ Fried Okra Au Gratin Potatoes ~ Steamed Veggies Kernel Corn ~ Yellow Rice Black-Eyed Peas ~ Cole Slaw Lima Beans ~ Macaroni & Cheese

New Orleans Catch Mediterranean Catch Caribbean Catch *Pecan Encrusted Catch *Paneed Catch Land Lover'S fare

19.99 19.99 19.99 19.99 21.99

(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Hawaiian Rib-eye - (12 oz.)

18.99 - add jumbo grilled or fried shrimp add $4.00 Jamaica-Jerk Chicken 14.99 Grilled Chicken Breasts 13.99 Fried Chicken Tenders 13.99 paSta Fettuccini Alfredo 13.99 - with grilled or blackened chicken 15.99 - with shrimp or crawfish 16.99 Scallops Alfredo 15.99 Shrimp & Pasta Marsala 18.99 Basil-Pesto Pasta 13.99 - with grilled chicken 14.99 - with shrimp 15.99 Side diSHeS Substitute House or Caesar Salad for a Side Dish - Add $1.75 Sweet Potato Casserole ~ Cole Slaw Baked Potato ~ Steamed Vegetables Yellow Rice ~ French Fries Fried Green Tomatoes

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Meet me at at The Wharf APPETIZERS

Spinach & Artichoke Dip Baked Crab Dip Cajun Crab Cake Fried Green Tomatoes Fried Mushrooms Calamari

SALADS

Garden Salad Classic Caesar Pecan Encrusted Chicken & Pear Salad Grilled Shrimp & Goat Cheese Salad Fried Chicken Salad

SOUPS

Soup of the Day Shrimp & Artichoke Bisque Seafood Gumbo

SANDWICHES

Cajun Chicken Sandwich Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Chicken Philly Classic Rueben Cajun Crab Cake Sandwich Shrimp BLT Wrap Seafood Po Boy Ginny Lane Burger

FROM THE STEAMER 1 Lb. Royal Red Shrimp 1 lb. Snow Crab Legs 1 Lb. Dungeness Crab

CHICKEN

Chicken Scaloppini Cajun Chicken Pasta Chicken Oscar

STEAKS

Filet Classic • Filet Boursin Filet Stanley • Filet Oscar Grilled Ribeye • Beef Tournadoes

SEAFOOD

Bayou Grouper • Shrimp & Grits Fried Shrimp Platter Fried Seafood Platter Stuffed Flounder Cajun Crab Cakes Pecan Snapper

LUNCH MENU

FULL BAR ON PREMISES

Available Monday-Saturday until 5 p.m.

All Sections include an Iced Tea excluding “Create Your Plate”

CATERING SERVICES AVAILABLE

Burgundy Steak Blackened Beef Caesar

$12

$10

Join Us!

Pecan Encrusted Fish Hamburger Steak Pecan Encrusted Chicken

Monthly Wine Dinners

Pan Seared Tilapia Shrimp Scampi Chicken Piccata Blackened Fish or Shrimp Tacos Blackened Chicken Pasta Lemon Artichoke Chicken

$35 Four Wines Four Tasting Courses

$8

CREATE YOUR PLATE (Add an Iced Tea for $1)

Beer Pairings

$30 Four Distinctive Brews Four Food Pairings

Ask about our featured brewery!

THE WHARF 4780 Wharf Parkway, Orange Beach, AL 36561

251-224-6500

www.ginnylanebargrill.com Become a fan!

Menu Subject to Change

Choose One: Deep Fried Boneless Pork Loin, Popcorn Shrimp, Classic Meatloaf, Country Fried Steak with Peppercorn Gravy, Fish of the Day

Choose Two: Mashed Potatoes,

Macaroni & Cheese, Fried Okra, Potato Hash, Coleslaw, Sauteed Vegetables, Black Eyed Peas, English Peas, Fries, Green Beans

Champagne Brunch Sunday 10am-3pm

Shrimp & Grifts Chicken Scallopini Cajun Crab Cakes Southern Comfort Southern Style Eggs Benedict Cajun Omelet Kids Brunch

Ask your server about our complimentary Champagne & $2 Bloody Mary Specials!

All ingredients are purchased as local & fresh as possible from sustainable farms, dairies and fisheries from responsible USA vendors. All fried or grilled foods may come in contact with shellfish

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Catering and Privvate a ate Parties Avvailable ailable 251-923-2448

4851 Wharf Parkw Parkw way Suite D-100 Orange Beach, AL 36561 www.LouisianaP Pantry.com antry Small Plates Creole Crabmeat & Mozzarella Bake.....$9.5 Gulf Shrimp p Almandine.....$8.5 Al di Fried Oyster y B d l i Bordelaise.....$8.7 Bordelaise.....$8.75 WolfeÂ’s Crispy py Fish Tacos.....$9.95 T $

Likke us att www.ffacebook.com/thelouisianapantry acebook.com/thel acebook.com/thelouisianapantry WolfeÂ’s Greeek Style y Crab Meat Chop.

M Ch ....$11.5 $ Warm Spinach Spin p and Apple .....$9.95 $ Caesar Salad.....Sm.. $6.5.....Lg..$9.75 Fried Oyster Oyste y Salad .....$10.5 $ Big Plates

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Pasta.....$10.00

Fish of the day.....Market

New Orleans Style ye B b Sh i Barbecue Shrimp. ....$10.25

Buttermilk Fried Chicken ' "

Grilled Homemade Andouille Sausage...$8.75

8oz. Pan Seared Filet of Beef Tenderloin.....$25.5

Fried Calamari.....$9.5

Gulf Fish Almandine .....$17.95

Marinated Crab Claws .....$10.95 Salads Baby Mixed Greens.....$7.5

Wine Down Dow Wednesda ays

Join us every Wednesday ! ! free wine tasting featuring an $8 small plates menu.

Pann ned Veal & Angel g Hair Pasta P a Alf Alfredo.....$16.95 d $ 6 Pressed Sandwiches and Burgers $& # !

WolfeÂ’s Reuben.....$9.5 South hwest Burger .....$1 $10.95 Bacon-Cheddar Burger .....$1 $10.95 Desserts Apple Pie .....$7.5 EllieÂ’s White Chocolate Butter Bars.....$8.5 Funnel Fries.....$7.75

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The “Louisiana Pantry” y Sorbeet.....$5.5 #%"

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Pasta Jambalaya.....$16.95

Prime Rib Night Come and enjoy 12oz of Hand carved Slow Cooked Prime Rib plus 2 sides every Friday night at the Louisiana Pantry!

Live Music Every Saturday Night The Louisiana Pantry will feature live entertainment!

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Orders To Go: CALL 251-948-7262 or 251-948-6529 Highway 59, Gulf Shores 1/2 Mi. North of the Beach

Papa-Roccos Has It All! • Live Entertainment 7 nights a week and never a cover charge • Full Menu until Midnight • Lunch Specials Daily M-F 11-2 • Happy Hour 11-7 Mon.-Fri.

www.paparocco.com Visit our website for our current nightly music line up!

Rocco’s Appetizers

14” LARGE

TO GO ORDERS WELCOME

14” LARGE

14” LARGE

Oyster Parmesan

(Meatballs, Spaghetti, Lasagna, Ravioli & Manicotti)

Seafood Pasta ......................$13.95 Baked Ravioli........................$11.95 Manicotti..............................$11.95 Italian Combo Dinner............$14.75

Cajun Oysters Oysters Alfredo Oysters Fiesta

(Baked with Butter & Parmesan Cheese

www.paparocco.com for complete menu details

Hot Shucks Baked Oysters Oysters Rockyfeller

Oysters All oysters @ market price....1/2 doz or dozen

Meatballs $1.50; Sausage $1.50; Both Meats $3.00

Fettuccine Alfredo....................$8.95 Chicken Alfredo......................$11.95 Shrimp Alfredo.......................$13.95 Lasagna..................................$12.95 Spaghetti..................................$7.95

Mama’s Italian Specialties

Who’s Your Daddy Burger! Try it we DARE YOU! ..................................$15.95 Rocky’s Knock Out Burger .....$ 7.95 Ultimate Chicken Sandwich ....$9.95 Alpine Burger.........................$ 8.95 Grilled Chicken Sandwich .......$8.95 Patty Melt..............................$ 9.95 Reuben...................................$9.95 Meatball Sandwich.................$ 8.95 Hot Dog..................................$4.25 Italian Sausage Sandwich.......$ 8.95 Coney Island Chili Dog ............$5.95 French Dip..............................$ 8.95 Baked French Onion Sou.........$6.50 Philly Cheese Steak................$ 9.95 Bowl Chili ...............................$5.50 Papa’s Prime Steak Sandwich $10.95 Baked Chili .............................$6.75 BLT........................$6.25

Papa’s Specialties

$15.25......................................$18.25 Shrimp Pizza • All Meat Pizza • Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza Spinach Alfredo Pizza • Chicken Club Pizza • Buffalo Chicken Pizza

10” SMALL

(Mushrooms, green peppers, onions, black & green olives, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese)

Vegetarian Style...................................$10.95....................................$14.95

(Artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, onion, feta cheese, mozzarella & pesto)

Artichoke, Sun-dried Tomato................$16.25....................................$19.25

(Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, shrimp, scallops, mushrooms, onions & broccoli)

Seafood Primavera Pizza.....................$16.25 ....................................$19.25

(Whole slice tomato, bacon, feta, onion and pesto)

Flying Tomato......................................$16.95 ....................................$19.95

10” SMALL

Papa’s Specialty Pizza

December 2013

251-948-7262 or 251-948-6529

Add Shrimp:.........................................$ 2.75.......................................$3.75

(Pepperoni, onions, sausage, green peppers, mushrooms, beef, ham, black & green olives)

Price Buster Pizza...............................$12.95.....................................$16.96

(Pepperoni, onions, sausage, green peppers, mushrooms)

Papa Delux Pizza.................................$10.95 ....................................$14.95

Pepperoni, sausage, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, beef, black or green olive, ham, hot pepper rings, anchovies, extra cheese, fresh tomatoes, bacon, sauerkraut, Canadian Bacon, pineapple, French and ranch dressing.

Our Great Cheese Pizza.......................$6.95.........................................$9.95 Each Item............................................$1.30.........................................$1.65

10” SMALL

Papa’s Pizza

Snow Crab (1.5 lb.).............................................................................$23.50 Royal Reds (1 lb. seasonal)................................................................. $18.75 Combo Reds & Crabs (2 lbs) ..............................................................$25.50

SERVED WITH GARLIC BREAD AND COLESLAW

Papa’s Steamed Specials

Italian Garden Salad...............................................................................$4.75 Caesar Salad..............Side $5.95 Dinner ..............................................$6.95 add Chicken $1.95 add Shrimp $2.95 Spinach Artichoke Dip............................................................................$8.75 Stuffed Mushrooms (3).........................................................................$8.95 Garlic Bread (2) $2.75..........Cheese Bread (2) $3.50............ Marinara $.75 Boil Shrimp Small (6oz.) $8.25 .................................. Large (12 oz.) $13.75 Papa’s Wings (6) $6.50.....................(12) $9.50 ......................(25) $16.75 Potato Skins ..........................................................................................$9.95 Combo Platter: 3 Wings, 2 Stuffed Mushrooms, 3 Skins ......................$11.50 Nachos -- Best In Town Round 1: Cheese....................................................................................$5.95 Round 2: Chili & Cheese.........................................................................$7.95 Round 3: Chili, Cheese, Black Olives, Onions & Green Pepper ................$8.95

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Celebrate

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LIVE MUSIC EVERY NIGHT December 27 UNTIL NEW YEAR’S EVE

NO COVER CHARGE OR AGE LIMIT LEADING UP TO NEW YEAR’S EVE

New Year s Eve

Party!

MUSIC BY KRISTY LEE APPETIZERS

PARTY FAVORS

MIDNIGHT BALLOON DROP CHANCE TO WIN PAIR OF HANGOUT MUSIC FEST TICKETS 21 & UP WITH COVER 101 E. Beach Blvd. Gulf Shores, AL

251-948-3030 www.thehangout.com

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27212 Marina Rd. Orange Beach, AL 251-981-6111 Like us on Facebook

Pizzeria, i Bar r & Tik Sportsba

OVEN BAKED SUBS ALL SUBS AND WRAPS

Enjoy our made from scratch hand tossed pizza dough topped with a special recipe tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella

PIZZA

Create Your Own Cheese Each Add. Topping

Sm. Med. Lg. 10” $10 $1

16” $14 $1

20” $16 $1

HAPPY HARBOR SPECIALTY PIZZAS

Sm. ... $15

Med. ... $21

Lg. ... $25

$9

All of our subs are served on fresh Leidenheimer New Orleans French bread, with the freshest veggies, the finest meats, and best cheese. All subs and wraps served with tortilla chip side. Fully Dressed=Lettuce, Tomato and Italian seasonings.

BON SECOUR STEAK & CHEESE Sauteed Rib Eye Steak, Onions, Green Peppers and Provolone

SPECCHIO ITALIAN - Genoa Salami, Pepperoni, Ham, Capicolo, Provolone, Homemade Italian Dressing.

Served Fully Dressed.

HAPPY HARBOR HERO - Premium

THE YACHT - Canadian Bacon, Pepperoni,

Roast Beef, Smoked Turkey and Honey Ham Topped with Provolone. Served Fully Dressed

TUG BOAT - Pepperoni, Sausage, Green

CLUB ON A SUB - Smoked Turkey and Honey Ham, Crispy Bacon and Pepper Jack Cheese. Served Fully Dressed.

Sausage, Beef, Green Peppers, Onions, Black Olives and Mushrooms Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms

HOUSE BOAT - Canadian Bacon, Pepperoni, Sausage, Beef and Bacon

MEXICAN BOAT -Beef, Jalapenos, Cheddar Cheese, Topped with Fresh Tomato and Lettuce BASIL BARGE - Sweet Basil Pesto Sauce, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Romano, Spinach, Fresh Tomato and Broccoli VEGGIE BOAT - Green Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Spinach and Black Olives SAILBOAT - Artichoke Hearts, Feta and Sun Dried Tomatoes THE SKIFF - BBQ Base Sauce, BBQ

Chicken and Your Choice of Two Toppings

PIZZA TOPPINGS

Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Canadian Bacon, Ground Beef, Rib Eye Steak, Chicken, Crispy Bacon, Onion, Green Peppers, Mushrooms, Black Olives, Jalapenos, anana Peppers, Pepperoncini, Fresh Tomatoes, Spinach, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Broccoli, Artichokes, Pineapple and Feta, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Provolone, Swiss, American, Cheddar and Pepper Jack Cheeses

BLACKBEARDS MEATBALL - Italian Meatballs with Our Own Zesty Marinara Topped with Provolone, Mozzarella and Italian Seasonings.

ROGUE RUBEN - Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Swiss and Our House Thousand Island Dressing On Rye Bread VEGGIE SUBMARINE $8 - Piled High with Mushrooms,Green Peppers, Onions and Melted Provolone. Topped with Smooth Tomato Sauce

MAKE ANY SUB A WRAP!

Build Your Own Sub for $9 Extra Meat Add $1.00 Extra Cheese Add $1.00

Meat Choices: Genoa Salami, Pepperoni, Honey Ham, Capicolo, Smoked Turkey, Roast Beef, Crispy Bacon and Chicken

Cheese Choices: Mozzarella, American, Pepper Jack, Cheddar, Swiss and Provolone

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Moe’s Original BAR B QUE

25603 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, Alabama

251.981.RIBS (7427)

www.moesoriginalbbq.com

Moe’s Original Bar B Que offers a New Meaning to Beach BBQ If you’re hungry for

Pulled Pork, Wings, Southern Fried Catfish, Fried Shrimp and their Famous Ribs Come To Moe’s To Get Your Fix!

Or Haul It Home...

Double & Triple Wide Packs Available Also offering

Catering Service for Special Events & Parties

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MON-WED 11am-7pm • THURS-SAT 11am-8pm • SUN 11am-4pm

Smoked Turkeys & Hams for Christmas!

Unless We Sell Out First!

Closing early Christmas Eve Closed Christmas Day

Shirt and Shoes are NOT Required, or expected.

If the pit house is smokin’, we’re open!

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Sandwiches

Served with choice of two sides and a drink Pulled Pork Smoked Chicken Smoked Turkey Shrimp Moe Boy Catfish

Platters

Served with cornbread, two sides and a drink Pulled Pork Smoked Chicken Smoked Turkey Chicken Wings Catfish • Ribs - sm / lg

Sides (6oz.)

Baked Beans • Marinated Slaw Potato Salad • Bag O’ Chips Banana Puddin’ Special Side of the Day

Haul it Home

Double-Wide Family Pack (3-4 people) Triple-Wide Pack (5-6 people) 1 lb. O’ Pork Whole Bird 1 lb O’ Turkey Rack O’ Ribs Half Pint O’ Sides Pint O’ Sides Pan O’ Sides

Comin’ in

HOT! Ask us about our catering services www.moesoriginalbbq.com/catering.html Locations in Alabama, Colorado, Georgia and North Carolina

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FISH F ISH R RIVER RIV IVER VER G GRIL GRILL RILL # #2 2

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Live Music Best Bar Prices on the Coast

Daily Lunch Specials Monday thru Friday $6.99 & Up

“HOME OF THE ORIGINAL”

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AUTHENTIC SOUTHERN COOKED SEAFOOD PLATTERS

(Served w/ Fries, Coleslaw, Hushpuppies, Fried Okra, Tartar or Cocktail Sauce & Swamp Soup) Bayou Seafood Platter - Fried Gator, Frog Legs, Shrimp, Oyster, Catfish Seafood Platter - Fried Shrimp, Oyster, Catfish Cajun ls o t is Golden Fried Catfish Platter - (U.S. Raised) Crawfish P Fried Select Oyster Platter $ 99 Fried Shrimp Platter - (Approx. 14-15) thing There’s Nom! Fried Gator Platter Like ‘E

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Hurricane Burger • Hillbilly Melt • River Burger • Shroooom Burger • Swamp Burger Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger

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REDNECK REUBENS

PoBoys • Chicken • Shrimp • Oysters • Gator • Frog Legs Crawfish Pistols • Catfish • Whitefish • Stuffed Crab

GREAT NEW ITEMS

***Cajun Crawfish Pistols Dinner (2) w/ Fries & Slaw*** OMG! Shrimp Feast Po-Boy - Fried Shrimp covered in our Special Crawfish Sauce Seafood BLT - Fried Shrimp, Fried Green Tomato, Provolone & Bacon on Bun w/Ranch & Crawfish Sauce

APPETIZERS ~ SALADS ~ POBOYS & SANDWICHES ~ KIDS MENU

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DON’T FORGET YOUR SWEET THANG

“Sweet Thang” Signature Dessert! Redneck version of a New Orleans Beignet & Granny’s Apple and Peach Cobbler Rolled in Powdered Sugar. Mmmmm...this “thang” is SOOOOOO good!

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Traditional favorites

Italian Mostarda (marinated fruit salad, with a kick)

Holiday Apple Pie Moonshine 1 gallon apple cider 1 gallon apple juice 3 cups white sugar 8 cinnamon sticks 1 liter of 190 proof moonshine or grain alcohol like Everclear In a large stock pot, combine the apple cider, apple juice, sugar and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil, then allow it to cool. Add the liter of liquor.

Pour this into mason jars, put the lids on, and let it mellow out. You could drink it right away, but it gets better after a couple of weeks. Yields 9 quarts.

Can easily be halved for a smaller batch.

12 ounces pears 6 ounces cherries 8 ounces apricots 10 ounces figs 8 ounces, peaches 3 tablespoons, powdered mustard seed 3 1/2 cups, sugar 2 cups white wine vinegar Keep fruits separated. Wash the figs. Wash the cherries and apricots and make slices in them to extract the pits; peel and cut peaches into quarters, removing pit. Peel, core and quarter the pears.

Heat a quart of water in a large pot to simmer, slowly stir in the sugar. When the sugar has melted and the syrup is clear, add the pears. Five minutes later, begin adding the peaches, apricots, and cherries and figs, adding each new variety of fruit at five minute intervals. When you’ve added all the fruit, simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, then turn off the flame and allow the mixture to cool.

In the meantime, heat the vinegar in another small saucepan, and stir in the mustard; then allow the mixture to cool.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fruit from the syrup to sterile jars. Mix together the syrup and the vinegar mixture, pour the resulting sauce over the fruit, seal the jars, and store them in a cool dry place.

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Sandwiches • Ice Cream Smoothies • Icees Hamburgers Hot Dogs • Chili Dogs

Hamburger:

$5.69 / Combo $9.29

Cheeseburger: $6.29 / Combo $9.45 Bacon Cheeseburger:

Double Cheeseburger: Hot Dog:

$8.29 Combo $11.45

$2.95 / Combo $6.95

Cheese Dog:

$3.95 / Combo $7.95

Chili Cheese Dog: Corn Dog:

$6.69 Combo $9.69

$4.95 Combo $8.95

$2.19 / Combo $5.95

Chicken Tenders:

(2) $4.19 Combo $7.19 (4) $6.19 / Combo $9.19

Home-style Chicken Breast Chunks: $4.99

Mini Chicken Tacos:

$5.99 for 10

BLT with or without mayo:

Grilled Cheese:

$5.15 $2.15

Nachos – n – cheese: Cheesesticks:

Fried Mac-n-cheese: Funnel Cake Fries: Fried Cheesecake: Fried Pickles:

4 Bama Beignets:

$4.19

(6) $5.19 $4.19 $3.19 $4.19

(15) $2.99

$4.95

Choose Your Spud: $2.95 French Fries, Waffle Fries, Curly Fries, Tator Tots, Onion Rings

Chili Cheese Spud: Load Your Spud:

$4.95

$7.95

(cheese, chili, bacon, sour cream, jalapenos)

Combos include your choice of spud & small fountain drink.

Fountain Drinks: small / 16oz: $1.50 medium / 24oz: $1.95 large / 32 oz: $2.75

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Discover dozens of locally-owned boutiques and unique shops to delight the most seasoned shopper.

Visit alwharf.com for more information!

We Have Relocated To The Wharf 4830 Wharf Parkway, Suite G106 in Orange Beach!

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