Beachin' (Jan. 2015)

Eating • Exploring • Fun • Services • Shopping January 2015

Beachin’ Your guide to life on the Alabama Gulf Coast

2015 Polar Bear Dip Keep your resolutions

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Local Flavors Hurricane Wings

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a letter from the associate

editor

A specialty publication of Gulf Coast Newspapers publisher Sudie Gambrell sgambrell@gulfcoastnewspapers.com

Associate Editor Destiny Brown dbrown@gulfcoastnewspapers.com

COPY Editor John Mullen jmullen@gulfcoastnewspapers.com

Advertising Frank Kustura

Thank you to all of the readers who picked up a Beachin’ magazine in 2014! Also a big thanks to all of the contributors and writers who make this magazine possible each month.

January brings another type of visitor to the Gulf. A flock that hails from the north and is known to rest on our beaches during the winter months — the snowbird.

Happy hours, adventure coupons, half-priced appetizers and bingo are terms that become popular on the Gulf during the winter time.

With exciting events like Snowbird Fest 2015 and The “Super” Bowl Chili Cook-off at the Flora-Bama, a snowbird is sure to find it’s nest here on the Island.

— Destiny Brown

fkustura@gulfcoastnewspapers.com 251.943.2151

Design Paige Renka Contributing Writers and Photographers

Did you know:

According to The Snowbird Company, 98 percent of snowbirds will vacation during January with 92 percent still vacationing in February and 58 percent extending their trips through March.

Coastal Photography Club, Capt. Phil Dortch and Capt. Mark Robinson Beachin’ magazine is published monthly by Gulf Coast Media, LLC, PO Box 509 - Robertsdale, AL 36567 - 251.947.7712.

Distributed free by The Alabama Gulf Coast Convention & Visitor’s Bureau and at other locations throughout Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Gulf Coast Media accepts no responsibility in the guarantee of goods and services advertised herein.

BEACH ACCESS No fees for beach access; parking is free at most of these public beaches.

Florida Point: Located 0.3 miles east of Perdido Pass Bridge Cotton Bayou: Located at the intersection of Highway 182 and Highway 161 Romar Beach: Located 6.8 miles east of Highway 59 The Gulf State Park Pavilion Area: Located six miles east of Highway 59. $6 fee to park all day ($12 for large vans).

Gulf Shores Public Beach: Located where Highway 59 dead-ends.

Gulf Shores Second Street Public Beach: Located two blocks west of Highway 59.

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GulfVisitorGuide.com Eating • Exploring • Fun • Services • Shopping January 2015

Beachin’ Your guide to life on the Alabama Gulf Coast

2015 Polar Bear Dip Keep your resolutions

Art classes at GCAA

Volume 18, Number 1

Local Flavors Hurricane Wings

Snowbird Fest “Super” Bowl Chili Cook-off

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about the cover Our cover photo is by Capt. Mark Robinson.

On New Year’s day, people take the plunge into the Gulf to celebrate. Both the FloraBama and the Gulf Shores Kiwanis Club host a dip. Find out more on page 22.

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contents “Super” Bowl Chili Cook-off Let the chopping begin

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Birthday Parties Bridal Showers Baby Showers Private Crops Classes

Snowbird Fest returns to the Gulf Coast

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Snowbird Showcases

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Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5:30pm

Hooked on fishin’ with Phil Dortch Who’s on the Island Steve Martin

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What to Do

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Keep your resolutions 10 tips to help Music listings Local bands and shows

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Youth art classes at GCAA

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Winter art classes at GCAA Coastal Photography Club Photographer’s choice Beachin’ Churches Dining Guide Local Flavors Hurricane Wings

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Let the begin at the “Super” Bowl Chili Cook-Off

By Destiny Brown dbrown@gulfcoastnewspapers.com

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or over 20 years, the Flora-Bama has invited chili masters from all over to it's annual “Super” Bowl Chili Cook-off to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

Under the tent at the famous Flora-Bama, teams of three will concoct their best chili recipes to win the cut-throat contest for the best chili ever. The winner of the competition will receive an award at the end of the day that has been handed down from past chili masters.

If you don’t want to cook the chili, come by and sample the wide variety of masterpieces.

The judges of the Cook-off range from celebrities to chefs to local figures.

“We have different judges that we bring in every year,” said Jenifer Surface-Ivey, marketing director

for the Flora-Bama. “We kind of mix it up. It could be anyone from a Food Network star to a local mayor.

It's never the same and we switch it up all the time.”

The event has grown to be one of the biggest fundraisers the Flora-Bama hosts.

“We raise over $5,000 every year,” said SurfaceIvey. “Last year we raised over $6,000 to give to the American Cancer Society. They are always here for the event and they are very hands on and awesome to work with.”

All proceeds from the Chili Cook-off sign up and

if you go What: Flora-Bama’s “Super” Bowl Chili Cook-off When: Saturday, Jan. 31; cooking begins at 10 a.m.; tickets sold at 11:45 a.m.; tasting at noon Where: Flora-Bama Lounge and Package, 17401 Perdido Key Dr, Perdido Key, Fla.

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tasting fees will go to the American Cancer Society.

“It's just a really fun day,” said Surface-Ivey.

“We have live music all day long and tons of chili. Each team is usually pretty entertaining and dressed up and all ready to have a good time. Come ready to have some chili and enjoy a busy Flora-Bama day.”

To enter the contest, fill out a form online at Florabama.com, (go to the Chili Cook-off page.)

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The People’s Choice winners show off their trophy.

Ed Carson of Kit Carson Chili, the 2013 winner with Pat McClellan of the Flora-Bama.

rules and regulations Minimum 4 gallons of chili.

Team to supply all cooking utensils, pots, burners and ingredients.

Must be willing to eat your own chili.

Must be at least 21 years of age to participate.

No outside alcoholic beverages.

ENTRY FEE: $50 per 3-Man team — includes 3 event T-shirts, draft beer and other party favors.

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ach year, the Snowbirds visiting the Gulf Coast congregate for Snowbird Fest in Orange Beach.

Snowbirds enjoy free entertainment, samples and the opportunity to get to know local businesses. Local restaurants, lodging companies and other services aim to cater to the population of snowbirds that are visiting the area.

Past Snowbird Fests have featured RV expos, health and fitness expos and boating expos. Each year is different, from the entertainment to the attractions. There will be a variety of exhibitions including insurance companies, golf, vacation rentals and fishing.

Snowbirds are encouraged to enter raffles to win giveaways, arts and crafts, local restaurant samples and games.

Snowbird Fest is organized and produced every year

by The Snowbird Company. There is also an event held annually on the South Carolina coast.

“It is our goal to thank our beloved Snowbirds for choosing our coasts to spend a part of their year to call our home their own and enjoy the Southern hospitality that comes along with our scenic coasts.”

The 2015 Snowbird Fest promises to be just as exciting as last year's, with great entertainment, delicious food from local hot spots, fun giveaways and door prizes and more exhibitors than ever before.

The Snowbird Company is also bringing back the popular car show held on the grounds of the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf during the event. Snowbirds are be able to pre-register online to attend the free Orange Beach expo now.

The annual snowbird-focused expo provides an optimal marketing opportunity for businesses in seasonal areas that depend on winter travelers for

off-season revenue. The Snowbird Company schedules the expo for early January when 98 percent of snowbirds have reached their winter vacation destinations, allowing exhibitors to maximize ROI on their participation.

if you go What: Snowbird Fest 2015 When: Saturday, Jan. 10; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Where: Orange Beach Event Center, 4671 Wharf Pkwy., Orange Beach

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Anthony Jones ... Well Worth A Visit!

Voted The Best Salon in Baldwin County in 2014

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. Best money we ever spent and yes, we are definitely going back. He is a true professional.

Well worth a visit!

Anthony’s salon is at 23175 Perdido Beach Boulevard in Orange Beach & their phone number is 251.974.1514.

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Snowbird Showcases on the beach

By Destiny Brown dbrown@gulfcoastnewspapers.com The Gulf Coast provides snowbirds with showcases throughout the month of January to highlight some of the local businesses.

Tickets can be purchased online.

Monday, Jan. 12 Snowbird Showcasing presents: Blue Girl Beading 10 a.m. – noon Gulf Shores Welcome Center, 3150 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores Come by the Gulf Shores Welcome Center and meet the talented folks from Blue Girl Beading. A unique beading and jewelry boutique with one of a kind style, locally hand made and offering visitors & locals the best in rare beads, jewelry and customer service.

251-968-7511; www.gulfshores.com.

shrimping, oystering crabbing, dolphin watching. Then what you want is much more than just another dolphin cruise. You want a fun, informative, learning experience with Captain Skip.

Snowbird Showcasing presents: BeachFlight Aviation Also held on Jan. 19 10 a.m. – noon Orange Beach Welcome Center, 23685 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach Experience an incredible balance of excitement and scenic beauty as you soar over beautiful Gulf waters along clean white beaches.

These unique aircraft are a joy to fly. Soon you will feel confident as you maneuver the trike with ease for an unforgettable experience of a lifetime!

251-974-1510; www.orangebeach.com

Snowbird Lecture Series presents: Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve 11 a.m.

Conference Room, Orange Beach Welcome Center, 23685 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach Located along the eastern shore of Mobile Bay, the Weeks Bay estuary, "where rivers meet the sea,” is an important site of scientific research on estuarine ecology and contains a variety of habitats which support a diverse and important assemblage of native plants and animals. To learn more about research, education, and volunteer opportunities at Weeks Bay Reserve, stop by the Orange Beach Welcome Center Conference Room.

Visit www.weeksbayreserve.com for more information.

Snowbird Showcasing presents: Gulf Shores Golf Association 2 – 4 p.m.

Gulf Shores Welcome Center, 3150 Gulf Shores Parkway Alabama’s Gulf Coast is a golf & beach vacation destination combining 7 signature golf courses with a broad array of lodging options including everything from resort-style & "national chain" hotels, to well appointed “on-site” golf condominiums, to luxury beach-front homes & condos.

Tuesday, Jan. 13 Snowbird Showcasing presents: Sailaway Charters 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Gulf Shores Welcome Center, 3150 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores If you think you might enjoy a 2 or 3 hour sailing adventure, or explore Longs Bayou and Wolf Bay on a narrated nature tour of

Snowbird Showcasing presents: The Wharf 10 a.m. – noon Orange Beach Welcome Center, 23685 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach The Gulf Coast's most inviting resort destination with exciting and diverse residential, entertainment, retail and dining options. Stop by and learn more.

Wednesday, Jan. 14 Snowbird Showcasing presents: Pottery Central 10 a.m. – noon Gulf Shores Welcome Center, 3150 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores Ceramic artist Steven Dark’s work is well known on the Gulf Coast for his always irreverent take on traditional vessel forms and a dark self-deprecating humor that expresses itself in his recent series of caricature heads.

In his over twenty year career, Steven has largely disdained functional pottery in favor of object making that reveals a one of a kind aesthetic, wherein the object, whether it be a satiric selfportrait as an anthropomorphized chicken or a simple vessel is created out of an inner need to express himself in defiance of the

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demands of a market sometimes unable to appreciate the need for the funky and unusual. Come meet this brilliant artist.

Snowbird Showcasing presents: Sail Wild Hearts 2 – 4 p.m.

Orange Beach Welcome Center, 23685 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach Experience the 53-foot, open-ocean catamaran and sail the turquoise waters of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Orange Beach cruises are available with excursions just off the shore, offering views of white-sand beaches in one direction and the wide expanse of the Gulf of Mexico in the other. Wild Hearts also sails the calm, back bays of this coastal paradise. Learn more about dolphin cruises and sunset sails, as well as private cruises.

Thursday, Jan. 15 Snowbird Lecture Series presents: Gulf State Park with naturalist Kelly Reetz 10 a.m.

Orange Beach Welcome Center, 23685 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach Come hear Kelly as she talks about the sea turtles and shorebirds that are native to the Gulf Coast region. It is our goal to inspire people to care for the environment by expanding their knowledge of the state’s natural resources through experiences that lead them to understand their connection to the natural world.

Visit www.alapark.com/gulfstate for more information.

Snowbird Showcasing presents: Delta Safari Also held on Jan. 22 and Jan. 29 10 a.m. – noon Gulf Shores Welcome Center, 3150 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores Come by the Gulf Shores Welcome Center and meet the folks from Delta Safari. Coastal Alabama’s leading tour operator and only delta specialist.

Monday, Jan. 19 Snowbird Showcasing presents: Local Authors Book Signing 1 – 3 p.m.

Orange Beach Welcome Center, 23685 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach Come by the Orange Beach Welcome Center and meet the local authors. A list of expected authors to be announced.

Tuesday, Jan. 20 Snowbird Showcasing presents: Baldwin County Heritage Museum 10 a.m. – noon Gulf Shores Welcome Center, 3150 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores Come by the Gulf Shores Welcome Center and meet the folks from Baldwin County Heritage Museum. To preserve the culture of the farm communities of early Baldwin County through the creation of a home for historically significant buildings, documents and artifacts from community life.

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Snowbird Lecture Series presents: Bill and Bethany Walton from Sea Grant 10 a.m.

Orange Beach Welcome Center, 23685 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach Come to the Orange Beach Welcome Center and hear this great educational presentation on oyster farming and Seafood Savvy, and learn about their MarketMaker program on sourcing local seafood.

Snowbird Lecture Series presents: Christian Miller from Sea Grant 11 a.m.

Orange Beach Welcome Center, 23685 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach Come to the Orange Beach Welcome Center and hear Christian's presentation on water quality and watersheds that will tie information together on our abundant water resources down here and impacts on those waters. That includes how what happens upstream (perhaps as far north as where our visitors are from) affects us down here on the coast.

Friday, Jan. 23 Snowbird Showcasing presents: USS Alabama 9 a.m.

Gulf Shores Welcome Center, 3150 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores Come by the Gulf Shores Welcome Center and meet the folks from USS Alabama. America's most unique military attraction, an unforgettable adventure for the entire family.

Monday, Jan. 26 Snowbird Showcasing presents: Clara’s Loom 10 a.m.

Orange Beach Welcome Center, 23685 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach Come by the Orange Beach Welcome Center and watch a demonstration on continuous weave on a square loom from Clara’s Loom. Award winning Tran-seasonal hand-woven wraps and scarves, where thirty years of weaving experience and art merge in wearable products with fashion colors that please the eye and hand.

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on fishin’ with Phil Dortch T’was the night before a big day of fishing with my buddies, and all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even my spouse.

New line on the reels, tackle box stuffed full with the latest and greatest baits, boat loaded, and I was just waiting for sunrise and the gang to show up. I hardly slept a wink with the excitement of good things to come.

We started out the drive and heard such a clatter. My buddies all shouted, “Hey, what’s the matter?”

We had a flat tire, springs rusted in two because we forgot to raise the engine. Stuff like that has happened to all of us and though it’s sad to say, it was likely caused by poor maintenance on our part.

Two words we are all familiar with are: hope and despair. They go hand in hand with fisherman. It doesn’t matter how well the fish are biting, without a good trailer and properly maintained equipment, you can’t get to the water.

With all that said, let’s discuss some check points and products that have been successful for me. Winter is a good time to address maintenance issues.

• Check the grease in your trailer hubs on a regular basis. Water can ruin your grease, causing bearings to fail. A simple grease gun and buddy bearings can save a disaster.

• Flat tire, no jack or lug nuts rusted? No problem with a little forethought. If you have a tandem trailer, buy a portable tire ramp to simply drive the good tire on, thus raising the flat tire off the ground. “Trailer-Aid” is one I found on the internet that makes jacking up the boat a breeze.

• Stores like Harbor Freight and others carry a 1/2inch electric impact wrenches with lug nut size sockets.

In your spare time, loosen a few lugs at a time and spray with a good rust preventative. No need to jack up the boat and it only takes about 10 minutes to grease all the studs.

• Be aware of tire pressure. It will vary depending on temperature. Incorrect tire pressure will cause advanced tire wear.

• Wash salt off underside of fenders and springs. Saltwater fishing is my favorite, but salt is not a friend of your equipment.

• Flush the engine every time when finished no matter how late you get home. Leave the outboard motor trimmed down to allow the water to drain to prevent freezing.

• If your boat has a fresh water wash down tank, don’t forget to drain it before winter.

• Check light connections. Nothing is worse than leaving the boat ramp after dark to discover your lights don’t work, usually due to corrosion.

• I personally use my boat year-round and like to keep my fuel tank topped off. I only use 100 percent fuel and still occasionally use an additive just to be sure. If you use gas with ethanol, be sure to use an additive. Water in the gas tank will shut you down. I know from personal experience. Water can come from a variety of sources. A bad gas cap, service station, ethanol or condensation.

• Change the water separator at least once a year and carry a spare and a wrench to remove the old one in case of an emergency. As an extra precaution, I installed a water separator with a valve on the bottom allowing me to drain any water if needed. I also installed a spare bilge pump with an automatic switch in case my primary pump malfunctioned.

• Without good batteries, your boat could end up dead in the water. Never run on both batteries thinking you will charge both while running. I had to be towed in during a storm in an old Sea Ray I/O because the alternator failed thus draining both batteries. I have used two gel type batteries for three years without charging either. They are more expensive, but well worth the peace of mind. If your boat sits out, you may want to pull the drain plug to eliminate accumulating rain water.

• Be sure to replace the plug before launching next trip. Yellow stains on the hull are impossible to rinse off with soap and water. Hull cleaners such as “The Works or Bar Keepers Friend” work miraculously, but also remove the wax. A product that seems to work to prevent yellow staining is “Aerospace Protectant 303.”

Now that all the necessary stuff is done, let’s go fishing.

Referring back to my past records, January fishing around the Sand Island Lighthouse provided some good ground mullet. Sheepshead started to show up around Fish River Reef and Perdido Pass. A slip cork with live shrimp, fiddler crabs or ghost shrimp work well when fishing around rocks.

One of my favorite recipes is Stuffed Sheepshead Florentine. However, any fish will suffice.

Stuffed Sheepshead Florentine Ingredients • 8 fish filets • 1 package fresh or frozen spinach • ½ onion chopped • 3 garlic cloves chopped • 3 mushrooms sliced • Old Bay seasoning • Salt • Parmesan cheese • Butter • Lemon juice • Parsley flakes (optional) Preparation Saute onion, garlic and mushroom.

Cook spinach and mix with sauteed ingredients.

In a Ramekin (small glass or ceramic bowl) spray with Pam and place one filet. Top filet with mixture. Season as desired then add second filet.

Sprinkle with parmesan and garnish with parsley flakes.

Bake in oven uncovered at 350 for approximately 15 minutes or until flaky.

Spoon butter and lemon juice over filets.

Serve in individual Ramekins.

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‘Who’s on the Island?’

We sat across from each other at Hardees and talked. bama, and was on the Dean’s list with A’s After hearing the first of many of his stories, I waited for in every class. Finishing his degree and the punch line. After all, he is STEVE MARTIN. Instead, working at UWA, he was recruited into MARK I heard a very educated, dedicated and philosophical in- healthcare at Shelby County Baptist Medidividual tell me about his life. I sat in total wonder as he cal Center in Alabaster. He was told to do ROBINSON explained his love of his past and his hopes for the future what was necessary to change the image of the hospital, of both his family, and for the city of Gulf Shores. He be- and for the next eight years he did. gan by summarizing his life as several years in journalDuring this time he made the decision to get involved ism and communications, several in political office. He ran for the years in higher education, several in school board, and ended up servhealth care, and a few years in sales, ing for the next 26 years, the longest just for the experience. tenure of any board member in the Steve grew up in the North Miscounty. While serving, Steve helped sissippi. After graduation from guide the fastest growing school syshigh school, he attended Missistem in the fastest growing county in sippi State University. Not finding the State. It’s students doubled, it’s satisfaction, he learned about Gulf schools doubled, and the budget Coast Junior College (now Gulf State grew to nearly $500 million annuCollege) in Panama City, Fla. After ally. He was re-elected over and over leaving the Gulf Coast, he set his again. sights on the Pacific Coast where he After leaving the hospital, Steve planned to finish college at the Uniwent back to his first love. He versity of Hawaii. bought a small monthly newspaper, Plans were changed when his formed the Oak Mountain PublishSteve Martin father was killed in a car accident. ing Company and ran the CommuSteve was forced to make his first adult decision. He nity Messenger newspaper. He co-authored a book on stayed home to take care of his mom and younger sister. Shelby County through the company while serving on After another semester at Mississippi State, he decided the school board. to drop college for awhile. Walking into the office of In 1979, he found the opportunity to purchase a the local Aberdeen newspaper, at 21 years old, he said, house on Second Avenue in Gulf Shores. He closed on “I need a job, and I think I can write.” He became the the house three months before Hurricane Fredrick devproof-reader, photographer, type setter, and writer for astated the coastline. The house survived the hurricane, the newspaper. Of that experience, Steve says, “I learned and all other storms and hurricanes since then. Finally, a lot”. he felt it was time to retire and move down permanently One day, he reluctantly agreed to take a photo at the to the town they have loved for 35 years. local library. A teacher and her students were touring Living in Gulf Shores, the couple joined the Coastal the historic library. Little did Steve know, but the teach- Business Chamber feeling that they could contribute er he met that day was to be his future bride. They mar- something to the city with their backgrounds and knowlried June 5, 1970. edge. Both are ambassadors, and attend all ribbon cutSteve loved the newspaper business. For various rea- tings, assist at concerts, attend events and do whatever sons, he eventually landed an interview that gave him they can to help. Linda is a board member and secretary a lead on a newspaper in Sumter County, Alabama and of the South Baldwin Newcomer’s Club. a job as managing editor. He was hired and worked for Steve feels it’s his civic duty to stay informed on them for three months until an opportunity at a compet- what’s going on in our community. He’s not here just as a ing newspaper put him in the editor’s chair. Working for place to live, but he’s here to share his experiences, and them was different this time. He had financially invested help make this a better place to live. Last month, he met in it, and became a partner. with the mayor and city administrator to discuss what While in Livingston, Steve and Linda had built there was going on in his area, and make suggestions for solufirst house and had two daughters. A job then opened tions to some of the problems. He commented that the up at the University of West Alabama. He was placed Island including Perdido has more wildlife, including in charge of public relations/information, photography, microscopic, than anywhere else in the country. media, the printing department, and an advisor to the Steve says he’s into the next chapter in his life. “That student newspaper and school yearbook, and an adjunct chapter is to work and help Gulf Shores sustain its greatcollege professor. ness.” He’ll answer any call to help, be it to help clean With the help of another professor, Steve started the the beach to giving input to city planning. He’s happy to journalism minor program at the University, and taught be in Gulf Shores, and Gulf Shores is fortunate to have photography and graphic arts. During this period, he him. I’m proud to have him for a friend. enrolled in the external degree program at the University of Alabama. He got his Bachelor’s Degree from Ala-

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at the beach Thursday, Jan. 1

Monday, Jan. 12 and Tuesday, jan. 13

Flora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar, 17401 Perdido Key Drive Noon – 2 p.m.

Ring in the New Year by taking a dip into the Gulf of Mexico at high noon. Dippers and other participants dress up or simply show up for this special day. The Flora-Bama provides the traditional feast with blackeyed peas, cornbread, ham, and more for those who take the plunge.

Florabama.com

Erie H. Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd Street, Gulf Shores 7 p.m. $35 American folk revival pioneers, The Brothers Four, kick off the Entertainment Series with ”An Evening With The Brothers Four.” With hits like “Try to Remember,” “Greenfields,” and “Michael, Row the Boat Ashore,” their elegant harmonies blend flawlessly with traditional folk instrumentation of the guitar, mandolin, banjo and bass. Over the last five decades, the group has serenaded four U.S. presidents at the White House and performed around the world enthralling their audiences with unforgettable melodies.

Flora-Bama Polar Bear Dip

4th Annual Slip and Slide Polar Bear Dip

The Hangout, Gulf Shores Main Public Beach (Gulf Place), 101 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores 11 a.m.

Slip and slide your way into the Gulf of Mexico for a non-traditional Polar Bear Dip.There is no charge to participate, and the local Kiwanians, with the cooperation of The Hangout and the City of Gulf Shores, will set up a 33 feet two-lane slip and slide that will deposit sliders directly into the Gulf of Mexico. Of course, some participants may choose to take a more traditional route to the Gulf. All participants will be treated to a free buffet at The Hangout afterwards and can enjoy live music by Grayson Capps. There will be prizes for the best costumes and the best teams. A special cash award and trophy will be presented to the Snowbird Club with the most number of participants.

GulfShoresKiwanis.org

Friday, Jan. 9

Coast’s Wine Dinners at The Beach Club

Coast Restaurant, The Beach Club, 925 Beach Club Trail, Gulf Shores 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. $45 per person The Beach Club in Gulf Shores is bringing fine wines from around the world to the Gulf Coast with its ever popular Coast’s Wine Dinners. Travel the globe as award-winning Chef Brody Olive prepares a delectable four-course meal designed to complement the evening’s featured wines. You will have the opportunity to sample and learn about notable wines from around the world and how they should be paired with your food. The event will be held the first Friday evening of each month.

251-224-3600

Saturday, Jan. 10

Snowbird Fest 2015

Orange Beach Event Center, 4671 Wharf Pkwy, Orange Beach 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Brothers Four

Tuesday, Jan. 13

Foley Welcomes Winter Visitors with a Snowbird Coffee

Foley Civic Center, 407 E. Laurel Ave. (U.S. 98), Foley 9 a.m. – noon In addition to enjoying coffee and doughnuts, guests will receive information about things to see and do in Foley and the surrounding area.

Guests will receive welcome packets filled with discount coupons and have an opportunity to register for a chance to win prizes donated by local merchants.

Attendees who participate in the Foley Treasure Hunt and visit local merchants and other points of interest will be registered to win gift certificates and other prizes, including two Kindle Fire HD 7 tablets.

VisitFoley.org; 251-943-1300.

saturday, Jan. 17

Bigger Than Life-The Songs of Jim Croce and the Stories Behind Them

Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd St., Gulf Shores 7:30 p.m.

General Admission: $25, Front Row: $35.

Discover why audiences are cheering for this duo as they perform the music of Jim Croce. John Reno and accompanist, Brett Gambino, blend acoustic guitars and vocals to capture the essence of a man whose musical gifts transcend time. This show features the greatest hits of his tragically short career, from the rollicking “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” and “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim” to his more heartfelt ballads, “I’ll Have To Say I Love You In A Song” and “Operator.” Together, they recreate the masterful guitar work of Jim and his accompanist, Maury Muehleisen, with songs like “Time In A Bottle” and “These Dreams.” John and Brett cover the Croce catalogue, offering anecdotes about the late performer and the characters who inspired his songs.

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Third Annual Keg Tailgate Cook-off

Keg Bar and Grill, Canal Road, Orange Beach Noon – 3:30 p.m. $12 to sample the fare; Cost to enter contest There will be raffle prizes and the proceeds collected from the admission fee and raffle will go toward the St. Thomas Foundation for help in purchasing a PICC ultrasound machine for cancer patients needing chemotherapy. Ryan Balthrop will provide music. $500 prize for first, $200 for second.

251-981-9462

monday, Jan. 19 and tuesday, jan. 20

Bobby Hendricks’ Drifters with Danny and The Juniors

Erie H. Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd St., Gulf Shores 7 p.m. $35 Jump back to the fifties and sixties when songs held meaning, music had rhythm and the singers produced the greatest harmony on earth. Take a stroll down memory lane with Bobby Hendricks Drifters as they play “Save The Last Dance For Me,” “Under The Boardwalk” and “This Magic Moment,” and relive the excitement of your youth while listening to Danny and The Juniors perform “At The Hop,” “Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay” and more.

tuesday, Jan. 27

The Gatlin Brothers

Erie H. Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd St., Gulf Shores 7 p.m. $39 One of country music’s most popular groups, The Gatlin Brothers, takes the stage for a special one-nightonly performance. Over 50 years ago, Larry, Steve, and Rudy Gatlin started singing in their little hometown of Abilene, Texas, and from there went on to make music history. Over the course of a four-decade career that has taken the Gatlin Brothers from dusty Texas stages to White House performances, from Broadway to Grammy Awards to the top of the country charts, there has been one unifying element, music. The Gatlin Brothers prove there’s no harmony quite as pure as family harmony as their harmonies spin with high and light precision and their music bleeds and screams of love and a lot of living.

saturday, Jan. 31

Glow In The Park Run

The Wharf, 4830 Main St., Orange Beach 5:45 p.m.

Registration fees start at $25 Columbia Southern sponsors this non-competitive evening run which will raise funds for Relay For Life.

The post race party at The Wharf will be from 6 – 9 p.m. Registration fees start at $25 and will increase based on capacity until race day, when registration will be $45 if available. Children age 4 and under do not need to register, but will not receive the race goodie bag.

GlowInTheParkRun.com/gulf-shores2015

Ongoing Events Mondays beginning jan. 5

Snowbird Dinner and Dance

The Hangout, 101 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores 5 and 6 p.m.

tuesdays and wednesdays

Free Bingo at Tacky Jacks

Tacky Jacks, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan locations Tuesdays in Gulf Shores; Wednesdays in Orange Beach from 6 – 8 p.m. and Fort Morgan Great fun and prizes await. Karaoke follows bingo at the Gulf Shores location.

TackyJacks.com

through sunday, jan. 4

Holiday Ice Skating at The Wharf

The Wharf, Orange Beach 10 a.m. – 12 a.m.

Prices vary for skate sessions. Visit alwharf.com.

There will be a teen night on Jan. 2 with popular music and teens only skating from 10 p.m. – midnight for $8. alwharf.com

through sunday, jan. 4

Winter Wonderland at The Wharf

The Wharf, Orange Beach Watch “Winter Wonderland” just in time for Christmas season. Enjoy FREE nightly shows. alwharf.com

Saturday, Jan. 3, Jan. 10, Jan. 17, Jan. 24, Jan. 31

Saturday Morning Road Bike Ride Infinity Bicycles, 4575 Orange Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach 8 – 10 a.m.

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Beginning Jan. 7

Mini Scrapbooking Sessions

Riders may join us for a 24-35 mile ride in and around Orange Beach. The ride usually averages 17 mph.

Check the Infinity Bicycles shop calendar or Facebook page for time changes or canceled rides.

Group rides are available too.

Infinity-Bicycles.com

The Hangout, 101 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. $20 covers your craft and lunch.

Join Gigi and the girls at The Hangout for mini scrapbook classes.

tuesday, Jan. 6 – tuesday, Feb. 24

Jan. 8 – 11 and Jan. 15 –18

St. Andrew by the Sea Winter Bible Study

Alert and Vertical

St. Andrew by the Sea, Fort Morgan Road, Gulf Shores 5:30 p.m.

Cost is the fee for the book.

Adult Spiritual Growth Ministries at St. Andrew by the Sea will offer a winter Bible study, Tuesday evenings.

Donald Kraybill’s The Upside-Down Kingdom will be the study guide. A covered dish meal will be available in the Fellowship Hall. Register and reserve the book

by Jan. 2.

251-968-3900

South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 W. 2nd Street, Gulf Shores 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Adults $15 Students $12. Tickets for the show can be purchased at the theatre box office or online.

The latest chapter in the Whitfield family saga begins five years after Crystal and JT have said their “I do’s” and Mary Lee has left this world. She and Mama Alma return to the realm of the living to help her daughter and husband adjust to Montgomery finding love again in the person of Chelli, a vegetarian, ex-nun from New Jersey. All the favorite characters return in this heartwarming dramady. Call 251-968-6721.

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Tips for New Year’s resolution success

By Theresa Corbin Contributing writer

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ear after year, we count down as the ball drops and we cross the threshold into a new year full of hope. We promise ourselves things will be different this year. We will do better and be better in this bright and shiny new era. And resolutions are made with all the best intentions.

But according to Forbes magazine — and life experience — by February, most of us will have failed at our attempts to be resolute in the new year. Despite the fact that many of us have tried and failed at being better in the new year, most of us will pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and try, try again.

This is a great attitude and the first step in sticking with the promises we make to ourselves for the new year.

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10 tips to stick with a new year’s resolution 1. Commit to Change for ____ Amount of Time.

Since the 60s, the myth has spread that it takes precisely 21 days to form a habit. Sounds good, right? It's is not so long that you will lose hope, but long enough to seem plausible. The problem is that it is not exactly true. Phillippa Lally, a health psychology researcher at University College London, found that it takes on average 66 days to form a habit. But explains in her study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology that each person is different.

You know how adaptable you are, so set “x” amount of days to break a old habit or create your new habit. And stick to it for that amount of time. At the end of the designated time frame, see if your new habit feels like second nature or if the old habits is a distant memory. Then adjust the time as needed.

2. Don't Jump In

Make one change at a time. Like the frog that jumps out of the pot of boiling water, you too will most likely go back to old ways if you go all in, all at once. Gradually turn up the heat by implementing small changes for your habit forming period.

Then do more if you feel comfortable. And increase your efforts until you have reached your goal.

3. Use the Buddy System

Find someone who has the same resolution goals as you and make a pact. You don't have to sign it in blood, but you do have to agree to hold each other accountable. Going it alone is not as effective as having someone to compete with, challenge you, and to check in on your progress.

4. Trade Up

Swap bad habits for good habits. This is obvious when it comes to dieting (replace junk with healthy snacks), but if you are trying to watch less TV, you are going to need something to fill that time. You need to swap your too much TV watching for something more productive like playing a game with the family, reading a book, or taking a walk. Many people use these bad habits like watching TV as a way to relax, find another more productive or healthy way to achieve the same result.

5. Don't Quit Because You Fail

We are imperfect beings and will mess up along the way.

But remember that change takes time and will certainly mean that you will have to pick yourself up one, two, three or even 100 times if you fall. Don't quit if you mess up. This may seem obvious, but too many people automatically quit a diet, or exercise program when they slip up. If they had gotten back to it, they would have eventually reached their goals. The only failure is quitting.

6. Reward Yourself for Accomplishments

Set milestones and reward yourself as you reach them. Positive reinforcement can be a powerful motivator. Just remember not to reward yourself with the things you are trying to change.

For the dieter, a prospect of a golf game or pedicure can be a great way to reinforce good behavior. For the smoker trying to quit, treating oneself to a movie after so many smoke free days can be a great incentive.

7. Challenge the Negativity

We all have negative thoughts that pop into our heads when we try to do something that is hard or different. Using the word “but” every time the negativity pops up can be a hugely successful tool. For example, if your resolution is to learn a new language and negativity tells you that it is too hard. Tell yourself, it may be hard, “but” I can try a little harder and see how much I can learn.

8. Withhold Judgment

Another powerful weapon against negative thinking is too withhold judgment. Don't think of the change in terms of will I fail or will I succeed. Instead think of it as an experiment in your life. See how it goes for the time you have alloted to create a habit. Thinking of your life change as an experiment can be helpful because experiments don't fail or succeed, they just have results.

9. Write it Down and Remind Yourself

Write down why you want to affect change in your life. The process of writing it down will help you focus on your goals and make the desired outcome clearer in your mind. Take this statement of change and use it to remind yourself daily why you wanted to make this/these changes in your life. Post it on the mirror, on your desk at work, on the fridge, or on that last pack of cigarettes you bought before deciding to quit.

10. Track Changes

Keep a notebook and write in it every day to see how you feel about the changes you are making in your life. Be honest.

And after the alloted time it takes to make or break your habit, look back and see how far you have come and what you have overcome to get to that point. It can be hard to remember, but taking notes helps remind you and pushes you to go further.

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LIVE LOCAL MUSIC

Looking for some live music?

The Gulf Coast has plenty to offer in music and entertainment. This monthly guide will lead you to hot spots for karaoke, open mic, live music and more.

Email Destiny Brown to update or add listings at dbrown@gulfcoastnewspapers.com.

Catch CoConut Radio at LuLu’s Jan. 10 and 24.

Ty Bates will perform at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Jan. 16 and 17.

Tuesday, Jan. 6

Tuesday, Jan. 13

Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores

LuLu’s Albert Simpson

Karaoke

Perdido Key

Tacky Jacks Thursday and Saturday at 9 p.m.

Trivia

Ft. Morgan

Gulf Shores

Behind The Pines Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Mud Bugs Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m.

Pink Pony Pub nightly at 9 p.m.

Tacky Jacks Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

Orange Beach

Flora-Bama Monday at 6 p.m.

Gulf Shores

LuLu’s Albert Simpson

Wednesday, Jan. 14

Gulf Shores

Thursday, Jan. 8

LuLu’s Joey Arata

Orange Beach

LuLu’s Adam Holt

Thursday, Jan. 15

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9

LuLu’s Adam Holt

live music

LuLu’s Kyle and Karl

The Hangout Thursday at 6 p.m.

friday, jan. 2

Island Time Daiquiri Bar Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Live Bait nightly at 8 p.m.

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Thursday at 8:30 p.m.

Undertow Wednesday – Friday at 9:30 p.m.

Gulf Shores

Perdido Key

Gulf Shores

Happy Harbor on the Line Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 7

LuLu’s Ronnie Presley

Orange Beach

Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores

Orange Beach

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Cornbred

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Shane Thomas

Saturday, Jan. 10

Saturday, Jan. 3

Orange Beach

LuLu’s Sugarcane Jane

Orange Beach

Gulf Shores

LuLu’s CoConut Radio Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Cornbred

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Shane Thomas

Sunday, Jan. 11

Tacky Jacks Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 4

Orange Beach

Orange Beach

LuLu’s Greg Brown

Open Mic

Gulf Shores

Happy Harbor the Mothership Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Island Time Daiquiri Bar Tuesday with Brittany Bell at 9 p.m.

Live Bait Sunday at 8 p.m.

Pleasure Island Tiki Bar Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Erie H. Meyer Civic Center The Brothers Four LuLu’s Jimmy Lumpkin

Gulf Shores

Orange Beach

Cobalts Black Coffee Cosmos Brittany Bell Monday, Jan. 5

Gulf Shores

LuLu’s Brent Burns

Gulf Shores

LuLu’s Greg Brown Cobalts Black Coffee Cosmos Brittany Bell Monday, Jan. 12

Gulf Shores

Erie H. Meyer Civic Center The Brothers Four LuLu’s Brent Burns

Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores

Friday, Jan. 16

Gulf Shores LuLu’s JERI

Orange Beach

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Ty Bates Saturday, Jan. 17

Gulf Shores

LuLu’s Grits N Pieces

Orange Beach

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Ty Bates Sunday, Jan. 18

Gulf Shores

LuLu’s Greg Brown

Orange Beach

Cobalts Black Coffee Cosmos Brittany Bell Monday, Jan. 19

Gulf Shores

Erie H. Meyer Civic Center Bobby Hendricks’ Drifters with Danny and The Juniors

GulfVisitorGuide.com LuLu’s Brent Burns Tuesday, Jan. 20

Gulf Shores

Erie H. Meyer Civic Center Bobby Hendricks’ Drifters with Danny and The Juniors LuLu’s BAT Wednesday, Jan. 21

Gulf Shores

LuLu’s Lee Yankie Thursday, Jan. 22

Gulf Shores

LuLu’s Adam Holt Friday, Jan. 23

Gulf Shores

LuLu’s Kyle and Karl The Hangout Adam Holt

Orange Beach

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar The Grand Central Saturday, Jan. 24

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Thursday, Jan. 29

Orange Beach

LuLu’s Adam Holt

Sunday, Jan. 25

Gulf Shores

Friday, Jan. 30

Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores

LuLu’s JERI The Hangout Keith and Smokey of the Foxy Iguanas

Orange Beach

Orange Beach

Cobalts Black Coffee Cosmos Brittany Bell

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Jay Williams Band

Monday, Jan. 26

Saturday, Jan. 31

LuLu’s Greg Brown

Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores

LuLu’s Brent Burns

LuLu’s Sugarcane Jane The Hangout Adam Holt

Tuesday, Jan. 27

Orange Beach

Gulf Shores

Erie H. Meyer Civic Center The Gatlin Brothers LuLu’s Jimmy Lumpkin Wednesday, Jan. 28

Gulf Shores

LuLu’s Lee Yankie

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Jay Williams Band

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Nolan’s Midnight Confessions every Tuesday through Saturday

Kaleidoscope youth classes at GCAA Mondays

1st grade and up:

Tie Dye and Batiking, Textile Art

$70 for the third quarter Belinda Butler, instructor.

Explore textile arts as students learn dyeing technique, patterns and the ancient art of batiking. This fun, messy class is a favorite with creative kids.

4th grade and up:

Gulf Coast Youth Chorale

Pam Winstead and Kayla Dowling, instructors $160 (may be made in two payments) This semester the Chorale will prepare for a spring concert. The Chorale is dedicated to musical excellence while offering singers throughout South Baldwin County a unique opportunity to explore a diverse repertoire of music, including classical, broadway, sacred, contemporary, jazz and more. Strong vocal habits, music reading skills and confidence in performing will be part of the curriculum.

To sign up for an audition, email pamwinstead@gmail.com or call 251.978.8130.

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Saenger Theatre Friday, Jan. 9 Black Jacket Symphony performs Led Zeppelin’s “Houses of the Holy” Saturday, Jan. 17 Mobile Symphony Orchestra: American Masters — Aaron Copeland Soul Kitchen Saturday, Jan. 3 Dragon Smoke Monday, Jan. 19 Mushroomhead Tuesday, Jan. 20 Generationals Friday, Jan. 23 Shovels & Rope / Caroline Rose Saturday, Jan. 24 Frank Foster Friday, Jan. 30 Kristy Lee / The Hussy Hicks

Pensacola

Saenger Theatre Saturday, Jan. 10 Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Friday, Jan. 23 and Sunday, Jan. 25 Pensacola Opera: La Bohéme

Classes begin Jan. 12 at Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery, 225 E. 24th Avenue, Gulf Shores.

is a fun class exploring the ancient art of mosaics! Students will complete several mosaic works in this quarter’s class.Mosaic is a picture or pattern made with small pieces of ceramic tile or glass.

Thursdays

1st – 3rd grades:

Dance

Emily Sutton, instructor of jazz and musical theater.

Students will be preparing for a Spring performance Night this semester. Jazz dance is built on the technique, strength and beauty of ballet, yet usually set to rhythmic fast-paced music. Musical theater, which takes most of its groundwork from jazz dance, will also be highlighted this season. The fee is $180 for the semester and may be made in two payments.

4th – 6th grade:

Culinary Arts

$90 for this quarter.

This is a semester long class. A smorgasbord of culinary instruction, covering everything from appetizers to desserts, with a sprinkling of how to make all food - even healthy dishes - taste incredible!

Tuesdays

Fridays

Mosaics

Drama and Acting

1st grade and up:

1st grade and up:

Yvette Jones, instructor $80 for the quarter Career arts educator, Ms. Jones, always strives to make each student successful allowing them to find their own creative style. This

$160 for the semester and maybe made in two payments.

Jennifer Dawson, instructor. In the second semester the troupe will be working on their Spring Production. Young actors will be mastering stage techniques, skills and confidence. Join the Kaleidoscope Theater Troupe!

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Winter art classes at GCAA Classes begin in January at Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery, 225 E. 24th Avenue, Gulf Shores.

All 2015 winter classes can be viewed at gulfcoastartsalliance.com

Photography with Dorie Parsons

Saturdays $25 To schedule classes with Dorie, email gulfcoastartsalliance@gmail. com or call 251-948-2627. To view her work, visit DorieWeb.com.

• Saturday, Jan. 10, 10 a.m. – noon: Better photos with your point-and-shoot camera • Saturday, Jan. 10, 1 – 3 p.m.: Better photos with your Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera • Saturday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m. – noon: Post camera production — After you take the picture what’s next?

• Saturday, Jan. 17, 1 – 3 p.m. - Editing digital photographs — Adobe Photoshop Elements • Saturday, Jan. 24, 10 a.m. – noon: Beach photography tips and tricks • Saturday, Jan. 31, 10 a.m. – noon: Travel photography tips and tricks

work, visit fineartsamerica.com/profiles/richard.willows.html.

Pottery with Anne Webb

Wednesdays beginning Jan. 7; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $160 – includes all supplies Anne Webb will be teaching a six-week course of classes in pottery, hand-building and glazing. She is a native of Canada, and has been making pottery for over 20 years. While mostly self-taught, she attributes her introduction to pottery to Toronto potter, John Jarvis and to Marilyn Farrell, who invited her to work in her studio in New Brunswick in the spring of 1998. She works on the potter’s wheel in both high-fire stoneware and porcelain, creating both utilitarian and decorative one-of-a-kind pottery. She and her family currently reside in Magnolia Springs.

To schedule classes with Anne, email gulfcoastartsalliance@gmail. com or telephone 251-948-2627. To view her work, visit webbpottery.com.

Drawing with Mary Lou Nicolai

Acrylic Painting with Kathleen Tucker

Fridays, beginning Jan. 9, 10 a.m. – noon $130 Mary Lou Nicolai will teach a six-week course, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. A list of supplies is available at the GCAA Art Gallery or online at gulfcoastartsalliance.com.

Mary Lou began taking art lessons at the age of 11 at the Adelee Wendel School of Art in Indianapolis, Indiana. She later attended the John Herron Art Institute. After working for several years as a registered nurse, she eventually realized that her true passion in life was art. Mary Lou went back to college, studied watercolor, drawing and airbrush. She earned her degree in Graphic Design and illustration. Mary Lou Nicolai currently resides in Lillian, Alabama.

To schedule classes with Mary Lou, email gulfcoastartsalliance@ gmail.com or telephone 251-948-2627. To view her work, visit nicolaistudioart.com.

January through March Mondays, beginning Jan. 5, 9 – 11:30 a.m.; Intermediate classes 12 – 2:30 p.m. $40; includes all supplies Kathleen Tucker will teach beginning and intermediate acrylic painting. She is a self-taught artist who began painting the beautiful land and seascapes of southwestern Alaska in the late 1970’s from her home in Ketchican. She served in the Army Reserve and upon retirement, sailed the Pacific and South Pacific where she obtained much of her inspiration for her paintings today. She paints the Gulf Coast beaches, sea birds and has enjoyed working on several paintings of jazz musicians.

To schedule classes with Kathleen, email gulfcoastartsalliance@ gmail.com or telephone 251-948-2627. To view her work, visit kathleentucker.com.

Watercolor with Rich Willows

Pastels Tommy Vogel

Thursdays, beginning Jan. 8; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $130 Watercolor artist, Rich Willows, will offer a six-week course of classes. A list of supplies is available at the GCAA Art Gallery or online at gulfcoastartsalliance.com.

Rich received a BSE in Art Education from Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia, Kansas and worked for two years at Washburn University toward his MFA in drawing and painting. He taught high school art in the 1970’s before going to work in industrial management where he worked for 24 years. He retired to his sailboat and got back in touch with his creative side in 1998. He currently resides inland in Pensacola.

To schedule watercolor classes with Rich Willows, email gulfcoastartsalliance@gmail.com or telephone 251-948-2627. To view his

Tuesdays beginning Jan. 6, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. $130; includes all supplies Tommy Vogel will be offering a six-week course of classes in pastel for beginners and intermediates. A painting will be completed in each class.

Vogel is also available for individual or group classes on Mondays, Tuesday afternoons and Wednesdays at the GCAA Art Gallery. Individual classes are $35.00 and groups of three or more are $25.00 each.

Vogel is a self-taught artist and works in realist form using pastel.

His goal is to share the joy of creating with both young and old through his classes. Vogel and his wife Judy reside in Gulf Shores.

To schedule classes with Tommy Vogel, email gulfcoastartsalliance@gmail.com or telephone 251-948-2627.

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

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

www.ospreycamera.com

which is being seen daily around the world

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

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

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

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

4) A yellow or green 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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Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach

CoastalArtsCenter.com • 26389 Canal Rd. • orange beach, al 251-981-ARTS (2787) Campus Hours: M-F 10am – 4pm • Sat 10am – 2pm

Winter Art Classes!

Lamp Working $60 The Hot Shop

Wheel Throwing & Open Studio Jan. 7 - Feb. 12 The Clay Studio

Photography Workshops Feb. 7 & 21 Coastal Arts Center grounds

Beginner Oil Painting Jan. 13 - Feb. 17 Hobby Lobby classroom

Glass & Clay Artist Demonstrations Make-Your-Own classes

One of a kind gift shopping!

Custom glass and clay creations from our own artists.

Original artwork and jewelry from local artists in our unique gift shop.

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Photographer’s Choice Photos submitted by the Coastal Photography Club.

For more information contact Capt. Mark Robinson at 251540-7463 or President Mary Whitworth at 251-550-7050.

Gary Gaston

Gary Gaston

Margret Hildreth

Margret Hildreth

Margret Hildreth

Capt. Mark Robinson

Jeane Carlson

Jeane Carlson

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Assembly of God

CHRISTIAN LIFE Assembly ofCHURCH God

25550 Canal Rd, Orange Christian Life the island Beach Church 25550 Canal967-4840 Rd., Orange Beach www.christianlifechurch.tv 251-967-4840 www.christianlifechurch.tv GULFWAY CHURCH 541 Cotton Creek Dr. (Co. Rd. 4), Gulf Gulfway Church Shores 541 Cotton Creek Dr. (Co. Rd. 4), 968-6858 Gulf Shores www.gulfwaychurch.com 251-968-6858 www.gulfwaychurch.com Baptist

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF Baptist GULF SHORES First Baptist Church Gulf Shores 2200 West First St.,ofGulf Shores 2200 W. 1st968-7369 St., Gulf Shores 251-968-7369 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF First Baptist Church of Orange Beach ORANGE BEACH 4773 Bay Circle, Beach 4773 Bay Circle,Orange Orange Beach 251-981-4288 981-4288 www.firstbaptistorangebeach.com www.firstbaptistorangebeach.com Fisherman BAPTIST Baptist Church FISHERMEN CHURCH 17101 RiverRd., Rd., Bon Bon Secour 17101 River Secour 949-6387 251-949-6387 www.fomm.org www.fomm.org FRIENDSHIP BAPTISTChurch CHURCH Friendship Baptist 7159 CountyRd. Rd.10, 10, Bon Bon Secour 7159 County Secour 949-6486 251-949-6486 ISLAND FELLOWSHIP Island Fellowship BaptistBAPTIST Church 28290 CanalCHURCH Rd., Orange Beach 28290 Canal Rd, Orange Beach 251-980-1005 980-1005

Lagoon Baptist Church LAGOON BAPTIST CHURCH 17867 State Highway 180 W., Gulf Shores 17867 State Hwy 180 W., Gulf Shores 251-968-7057 968-7057 www.lagoonbc.com www.lagoonbc.com OysterBAY Bay BAPTIST Baptist Church, SBCSBC OYSTER CHURCH, 4280 Plash Rd., Gulf Shores 4280 Plash Rd., Gulf Shores 251-968-7805 968-7805 www.oysterbaybaptist.org www.oysterbaybaptist.org RomarBEACH Beach Baptist Church ROMAR BAPTIST CHURCH 23370 Perdido Beach OrangeBeach Beach 23370 Perdido BeachBlvd., Blvd., Orange 251-981-8959 981-8959 www.romarbeach.org www.romarbeach.org SHELL BAPTIST CHURCH ShellBANKS Banks Baptist Church Hwy 180, Gulf Shores 1212512125 StateState Highway 180, Gulf Shores 540-7136 251-540-7136

Catholic OUR LADY OF THE GULF Catholic Our LadyCATHOLIC of the GulfCHURCH Catholic Church 308E.East 22nd Ave, Gulf Gulf Shores 308 22nd Ave., Shores 968-7062 251-968-7062 www.ourladyofthegulfal.org www.ourladyofthegulfal.org ST. THOMAS-BY-THE-SEA 26547 Perdido Beach By Blvd., Orange St. Thomas The Sea Beach 981-8132 26547 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach www.stthomasbythesea.org 251-981-8132 www.stthomasbythesea.org Church of Christ CHURCH OF CHRIST OF Church of Christ GULF SHORES Church of Christ Gulf Shores 2414 W. 1st St, Gulf Shores 2414 W. 1st St., Gulf 968-7769 Shores 251-968-7769 www.gulfshoreschurchofchrist.org www.gulfshoreschurchofchrist.org Episcopal Episcopal HOLY SPIRIT EPISCOPAL CHURCH Holy Spirit Episcopal 616 Fort Morgan Rd, GulfChurch Shores 616 Fort Morgan Rd., Gulf Shores 968-5988 www.holyspiritepiscopalgulfshores.com 251-968-5988 www.holyspiritepiscopalgulfshores.com ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 6270 Bon Secour Hwy, Bon Secour St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 949-6254 6270 Bon Secour Highway, Bon Secour 251-949-6254 Greek Orthodox ST. ATHANASIOS GREEK Greek Orthodox ORTHODOX CHAPEL Chapel St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox 220 20thAve., Ave, Gulf 220 E.E.20th GulfShores Shores 967-2020 251-967-2020 stathanasios.al.goarch.org stathanasios.al.goarch.org Lutheran Lutheran GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA Grace Lutheran Church-ELCA 491 West 23rd Ave, Gulf Shores 491 W. 23rd Ave., Gulf Shores 968-5991 251-968-5991 PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Peace Lutheran Church 8250 Roscoe Rd., Gulf Shores 8250 Roscoe Rd., Gulf Shores 974-2545 251-974-2545 ST. JUDE’S BY THE SEA LUTHERAN St. Jude’s By The Sea Lutheran Church CHURCH 312 E.E.16th GulfShores Shores 312 16thAve., Ave, Gulf 251-968-5833 968-5833 Methodist - United GULF SHORES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

MORGAN’S CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Methodist - United Hwy across from SwiftMethodist School, BonChurch Secour Gulf10,Shores United 949-7400 1900 Gulf Shores Pkwy., Gulf Shores 251-968-2411 ORANGE BEACH UNITED www.gulfshoresumc.org METHODIST CHURCH 28751 Morgan’s Canal Rd., Orange Beach Chapel 981-6751 United Methodist Church www.orangebeachumc.org Highway 10, across from Swift School, Bon Secour 251-949-7400 Non-Denominational IGLESIA CASA DE LUZ Orange Beach United Methodist Church Companerismo Cristiano 28751 Canal Rd., Orange Beach 225 E. 24th Ave, Gulf Shores 251-981-6751 948-3467 www.orangebeachumc.org SAFE HARBOR HOUSE OF PRAYER Non-Denominational Multi-Culture Full Gospel Christian Service Center 7320 Bon Secour Hwy, Bon Secour Programs: Emergency 223-3615Aid, Food Pantry, Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy Meals BY on THE Wheels ST. and ANDREW SEA, 317 Dolphin Ave., Gulf Shores A COMMUNITY CHURCH 17263 Ft. 251-968-5256 Morgan Rd, Gulf Shores www.cscgs.com 968-3900 www.standrewbythesea.org

Iglesia Casa De Luz Companerismo Cristiano Presbyterian E. 24th Ave., CHURCH Gulf Shores FIRST 225 PRESBYTERIAN (USA) OF251-948-3467 GULF SHORES 309 East 21st Ave., Gulf Shores

968-7720 Safe Harbor House of Prayer www.gspres.com Multi-Culture Full Gospel 7320 Bon Secour Highway, Bon Secour GRACE251-223-3615 FELLOWSHIP PCA 19470 Co. Rd. 6, Gulf Shores 968-5302 St. Andrew

By The Sea, www.gracefellowship-pca.com A Community Church

17263 Fort Morgan Rd., Gulf Shores ORANGE BEACH 251-968-3900 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH www.standrewbythesea.org 26640 Canal Rd, Orange Beach 981-4220 Presbyterian www.orangebeachpresbyterian.org

First Presbyterian Church (USA) of Gulf Shores CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER 309 E. 21st Ave., Gulf Shores PROGRAMS: Emergency Aid, Food Pantry, 251-968-7720 Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy and www.gspres.com Meals on Wheels.

317 Dolphin Ave., Gulf Shores

Orange Beach Presbyterian Church 968-5256 www.cscgs.com 26640 Canal Rd., Orange Beach 251-981-4220 www.orangebeachpresbyterian.org

DINING GUIDE

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

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

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RESTAURANT INFO:

Hurricane Wings 5755 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach 251-981-3041 Hurricane Wings is located in front of the Publix shopping center in Orange Beach.

The restaurant specalizes in a variety of flavors of wings, appetizers and burgers.

Jimmy Blough of Hurricane Wings

Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps Recipe submitted by Bill Howard Ingredients n Grilled chicken n Bacon n Celery n Pecans, finely chopped n Dried cranberries n Mesquite seasoning n Cajun seasoning n Habanero lime seasoning n Mayonnaise n Diced onions n Diced tomatoes n Head of Romaine lettuce Preparation Season and grill chicken breast. After cooking, lay chicken on flat sheet pan and place in cooler.

Chop celery, bacon, and pecans.

In a large mixing bowl, add mayo and spices.

Whisk until all spices are

evenly incorporated. Add remaining ingredients and mix.

To prepare Romaine leaves: Carefully wash Romaine heads under cool running water. Peel off leaves and remove stem piece.

Flip leaf on back side and trim the “spine” of the leaf for better flexibility.

Store over a drip set and hold in refrigeration with bagged ice to keep crispiness.

Chop excess romaine and use in salads.

Place four romaine leaves on an oval plate and fill each with scoop of chicken salad.

Scoop diced tomatoes and diced onion onto plate and serve with side of honey lime dressing.

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Sandwiches • Ice Cream Smoothies Hamburgers Hot Dogs • Chili Dogs

Ham or Turkey Panini w/cheese on Wheat Berry Bread $5.49 Wings (Hot or Plain) 6/$6.99 Soup Of The Day $3.99/cup Bosco Sticks 3/$2.99 Hamburger: $5.89 / Combo $9.49 Cheeseburger: $6.49 / Combo $9.65 Bacon Cheeseburger: $6.89 Combo $9.89 Double Cheeseburger: $8.49 Combo $11.65 Hot Dog: $2.95 / Combo $6.95 Hot Dog Sliders (3) $3.50 Combo $7.50 Cheese Dog: $3.95 / Combo $7.95 Chili Cheese Dog: $4.95 Combo $8.95 Corn Dog: $2.19 / Combo $5.95 Pecan/Cranberry Chicken Salad on Croissant $4.99 / Combo $6.99 This combo includes chips

Chicken Tenders: Plain or Spicy

(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: $5.15 Grilled Cheese: $2.15 Nachos – n – cheese: $4.19 Cheesesticks: (6) $5.19 Fried Mac-n-cheese: $4.19 Funnel Cake Fries: $3.19 Fried Pickles: (15) $2.99 4 Bama Beignets: $4.95 Choose Your Fries: $2.95 French Fries, Tator Tots, Onion Rings

Chili Cheese Fries: Load Your Fries:

$4.95 $7.95

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

Combos include your choice of fries & small fountain drink.

Fountain Drinks: small / 16oz: $1.75 medium / 24oz: $2.05 large / 32 oz: $2.85

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Tacky Jacks Mexican Garbage Nachos

Shrimp PoBoy

Peel & Eat Shrimp

Gator Bites

Firecracker Shrimp Po Boy

Crawfish PoBoy

Crawfish Tails

Crab Claws

Flaky Fish PoBoy

Chicken PoBoy

Buffalo Wings

Chicken Strips

Fried Pickles

Smoked Tuna Dip

Fried Green Tomato Fries

Philly Cheese Steak

Shrimp & Grits

Grilled Mahi Mahi

Crab Cake Dinner

Fish Tacos

Jacks Half Pound Hand Pattied Burgers

Oyster Platter

Ahi Tuna Platter

Grilled Tuna Samich

Chicken and Shrimp Wraps

Flaky Fish Platter Shrimp Platter

Oyster Po Boy

Firecracker Shrimp Shrimp Tacos Shrimp & Cheese Grits

Steamed Royal Reds

Shrimp Platters

Fried Seafood Tri o Platter Ribeye Steak Platter & Combo Platter

Taco Salad

Build Your Own Omelet

Shrimp Omelet

Seared Tuna Salad

Hash & Eggs

Sunrise Egg Platter

Jacks House Salad

Steak & Egg Platter

Breakfast Sandwich

Traditional Caesar Salad

Shrimp & CheeseGrits

Breakfast Burritos

Belgian Waffle

French Toast

Wheel House Pancakes

Biscuits & Gravy

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10 Items Under $10!!!

October 1st

Voted Top Ten Seafood Restaurant In USA

By Coastal Living

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

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

251.948.6344 GETTIN’ STEAMED

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

Appetizer Selection

*Steamed Oysters *Raw Oysters Seafood Gumbo, Crawfish Corn Chowder or Spicy Cajun Jambalaya Steamed Royal Red Shrimp Fresh Steamed Mussels Smoked Tuna or Shrimp Dip Blue Crab Claws Crab Cakes • Shrimp Skewer

Salads

Shrimp Salad • Cobb Salad

Sandwiches

Served with chips and all the fixin’s

*Hot & Juicy Hamburger *Tuna Sandwich Chicken Sandwich Hot Dog Grilled PoBoy’s *Steak Sandwich Crab Delight Grilled Cheese

Land Lover’s

Served with corn, potato and cole slaw

*Filet Mignon *Ribeye Steak Grilled Chicken Garden Steamer

Gettin’ Steamed Platters

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

Bay Steamer Ocean Steamer Small Steamer

Desserts

Key Lime Pie French Silk Chocolate Pie New York Style Cheesecake

A la Carte

Shrimp Skewer Snow Crab Cluster Lobster Tail

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

Fresh Fish Selection

Served with corn, potato and cole slaw Extra For Blackened Seasoning

Red Fish, Mahi-Mahi, Tilapia, Whitefish or Our Fresh Catch *Yellowfin Tuna Crab Cakes Stuffed Fish

The “Little Shrimp” Selection Served with Chips

Sides

Cole Slaw, Corn or New Potatoes Cauliflower or Broccoli

Beverages

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

Wines

By The Glass, By The Bottle, Premium Bottle Merlot, White Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Pinot Grigio

Beer

Domestic Bottle Premium Bottle Domestic Draft By The Glass Premium Draft By The Glass Domestic Pitcher Premium Pitcher

Frozen Daiquiri

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

4 Oz. Burger • Hot Dog Grilled Chicken Fingers Grilled Cheese • (2)PB & J *All Prices Are Subject To Change Without Notice Due to Market and Availability* We Serve Our Food Hot & Fresh, So Please Allow Time For A Quality Product Consumer Information: consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions, such as chronic illness of the liver or blood, or have immune disorders.

*Cooked To Order Items are Identified by Asterisks.

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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!

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Cate s U t e L Double & Triple Your Wide Packs Available Also offering

Catering Service for Special Events & Parties MON-WED 11am-7pm • THURS-SAT 11am-8pm • SUN 11am-4pm

Unless We Sell Out First!

Super Bowl &

Events!

WE WILL BE CLOSED NEW YEAR’S 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

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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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CHOSEN IN TOP “100 DISHES TO EAT IN ALABAMA BEFORE YOU DIE” 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 isto 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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REDNECK REUBEN • ALABAMA CHICKEN MELT PoBoys • Chicken • Shrimp • Oysters • Gator • Frog Legs Crawfish Pistols • Catfish • Whitefish • Stuffed Crab

***Cajun Crawfish Pistols Dinner (2) w/ Fries & Slaw*** OMG! Shrimp Feast Po-Boy • Seafood BLT

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

BEST BAR PRICES ON THE COAST ~ SWAMP JUICE ~ STUMPWACKER DIXIE DARLIN’ ~ MARDI GRAS MARGARITA

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Voted “People’s Choice”

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

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

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

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

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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

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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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• Appetizers • Steamed Seafood • Award-winning Pizza Specialty Pizzas • Pasta • Oysters: Suck ‘em down RAW on the Half Shell or

Steam ‘em up with a ‘lil drawn butter & lemon • Award-Winning Oyster Specialties: • Hot Shucks Cajun • Baked • Alfredo • Rockyfeller • Parmesan • Fiesta

www.paparocco.com

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Papa’s Specialties

* To Go Orders Welcome *

Cajun Oysters (Whooee!)

Oysters Alfredo Oysters Fiesta

www.paparocco.com for complete menu details

Hot Shucks (The Heat is On) Baked Oysters Oysters Rockyfeller Oyster Parmesan

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All oysters @ market price Suck em down RAW on the Half Shell..............1/2 doz or dozen Steam em up w/a lil drawn butter & lemon.....1/2 doz or dozen

Oysters

(Early Bird Price valid with purchase of a beverage)

Every Thursday, Prime Ribs 5 p.m. til (Jan. 1-March 1)................................................$11.25

(With purchase of a beverage. Dine in only. No plate sharing)

Monday’s, Oyster Stew (Jan. 1 - March 1)......................................................................$5.95 Tuesday’s, Salmon Patties, white sauce, Potatoes & Beans (Jan. 1-March 1) ................$6.95 Wednesday and Sunday, all you can eat Spaghetti (Nov. 1-March 1) all day ...................$5.75

Winter Specials 4 to 7pm

add Meatballs ...................................$1.50 add Sausage..................................... $1.50 add Meatballs & Sausage..................$3.00

Served With Garlic Bread Seafood Pasta .....................................$13.95 Fettuccine Alfredo .........................$8.95 Baked Ravioli.......................................$11.95 Chicken Alfredo ...........................$11.95 Manicotti .............................................$11.95 Shrimp Alfredo ............................$13.95 substitute Alfredo Sauce..............$2.00 Lasagna (Papa’s Favorite)...........$12.95 Italian Combo Dinner ...........................$14.75 Spaghetti .......................................$7.95

Mama’s Italian Specialties

Who’s Your Daddy Burger! Try it we DARE YOU! ..........................................................$15.95 Rocky’s Knock Out Burger.................$ 7.95 Ultimate Chicken Sandwich....................$9.95 Add Bacon...............................................1.00 Grilled Chicken Sandwich.......................$8.95 Add Bleu Cheese Crumbles...................... 75¢ Reuben ..................................................$9.95 Alpine Burger ....................................$ 8.95 Hot Dog .................................................$4.25 Patty Melt .........................................$ 9.95 Coney Island Chili Dog ...........................$5.95 Meatball Sandwich ............................$ 8.95 Baked French Onion Sou ........................$6.50 Italian Sausage Sandwich..................$ 8.95 Bowl Chili ..............................................$5.50 French Dip.........................................$ 8.95 Baked Chili ............................................$6.75 Philly Cheese Steak...........................$ 9.95 BLT........................................................$6.25 Papa’s Prime Steak Sandwich ......... $10.95

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Shrimp Pizza • All Meat Pizza • Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza Spinach Alfredo Pizza • Chicken Club Pizza • Buffalo Chicken Pizza

$15.25.................................................$18.25

10” SMALL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10” SMALL

Papa’s Specialty Pizza

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10” SMALL

Papa’s Pizza

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

SERVED WITH GARLIC BREAD AND COLESLAW

Papa’s Steamed Specials

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

Italian Garden Salad ......................................................................................................$4.75

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