Beachin' (March 2016)

March 2016

beachin’ Life on the Alabama Gulf Coast

Local Live Music

Styling for the Season

calendar of events P. 24

all about beach fashion

Casual Beach Dining Never Tasted So Fine.

Enjoy fresh wild caught Gulf seafood while basking in unobstructed views of the white sands beach of Gulf Shores and the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Chef Jon Gibson’s new seasonal menu available on March 1, will feature subtle touches of Southern, Pacific Rim, Southwest, and European cuisines, to emphasize the fresh, local ingredients.

Where your food comes from matters. Locally owned Bill’s By The Beach uses only fresh wild caught seafood, including Wild American Shrimp, to ensure premium quality and nutritional value for our guests.

Bill’s By the Beach selected for the OpenTable Diners' Choice Award. From cocktails to dessert, they were impressed! OpenTable Diners' Choice winners are selected according to real feedback from diners who booked reservations and dined with us.

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We know you love our beach!

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach strive to provide a safe, clean, family-friendly environment. You can help protect the coast by observing beach rules and regulations.

Enjoy the beach responsibly and safely.

Prohibited items include glass containers, fires, pets & loud music.

PLEASE REMOVE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS DAILY Any personal property left on the beach one hour after sunset will be removed and disposed of overnight.

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a celebration of art and culture! east 24th ave, gulf shores march 5th Great Music & Food Children’s Train Petting Zoo Art Tents

Fine Art and Fine Crafts

Poarch Creek Indians 11am & 4pm

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Queen of Ballyhoo Contest 12:00pm Ballyhoo Dance Contest 1:00pm

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Style for the season at the beach

Live local music Hooked on fishin’ with Phil Dortch Beachin’ churches Dining Guide

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March brings an interesting mix of beach patrons to our area. Most of the snowbirds are spending their last few beach days with us, while the spring breakers are just arriving.

Fortunately, there are many events at the beach for both types of visitors.

If you like music and art, this is the month for you to visit the beach. The Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach welcomes back the Annual Festival of Art and the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance celebrates it’s first annual Ballyhoo event, a celebration of art and culture.

For those looking for more water focused events, The Wharf Boat and Yacht Show begins March 17 and invites all boat lovers to come view and experience this annual event.

Get the latest updates on what’s trending at the beach from a few of our local fashion experts and retailers and much more inside this issue!

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Local Live Music

Juliet Mace, Madison Taylor and Christiana Boykin enjoy the sun at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach. Clothes from Geez Louise Boutique in Gulf Shores (photo by Destiny Brown) Chelsea Kramer celebrates St. Patty’s Day on the Island. (photo

by Mark Robinson)

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All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited.

Gulf Coast Media accepts no responsibility in the guarantee of goods and services advertised herein.

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Style

FOR THE SEASON AT THE BEACH

BY DESTINY BROWN destiny@gulfcoastmedia.com photos by Mark Robinson

It’s time to put away the long sleeves and jackets and take out your spring and summer collection, or shop for a brand new one. March marks the beginning of spring, which brings a new stock of seasonal merchandise to all of our local boutiques. While at the beach, there are some items you just can’t do without. We asked a few of our local retailers about the upcoming trends of the season and what’s in style for beach days and night outings. Use this guide as a fashion check list before heading out on your beach adventure.

If you’re off the beach for the day or looking for a more appropriate day look for exploring the Island, it’s helpful to know what’s in style. Take a few tips from our experts in retail on what’s trending this spring season.

“Chambray wide leg pants, suede sandals, midi and T-shirt dresses are the perfect line up for spring and summer outings,” said Mary Lou Roszkowski, owner of 10 Beachin ● March 2016

Geez Louise boutique in Orange Beach.

“Relaxed T-shirt dresses come in multiple solid styles and are comfy, cozy and quite versatile.”

As for the night look, don’t be afraid to dress it up a little bit.

“Adding a classic sandal wedge and a long pendant necklace can turn this beachy look into night time, outto-dinner fashion,” Roszkowski said.

“Usually we find a really solid trend every season, but this time I don’t think we necessarily have one which is kind of interesting since it’s all over the place,” said Terry Woodard, owner of Bungalows.

Woodard recently returned from a fashion market held in Las Vegas, and is well updated on the trends of the season.

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“We’re seeing a lot of bohemian types of things that are still popular,” Woodard said. “Eclectic things that are still in trend.”

Bold prints are still a popular, and fashionable.

Arguably the most important accessory for any evening outing at the beach (or anywhere else,) is jewelry.

Springtime brings in a brand new look to the jewelry in the local boutiques and retail stores.

“We’re working on our jewelry line and a new jewelry line will be coming out. We’re getting a lot of popular brand new lines,” Woodard said. “We’ll have Pandora and Alex and Ani among others.”

“We also carry a new local line called Victoria Lynn. It’s kind of a blingy line that is already gaining popularity.”

There are ways to pair your jewelry with your outfit to make it appear more organized and put together.

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crystals in multiple colors like peach and turquoise are trending this season and adds to your personal flair,” Roszkowski said. “Stacking tasseled beaded bracelets keeps it fresh.”

While heading down to the beach, you can keep your stylish vibe. Here are a few tips and necessities to look trendy in the sand.

Bringing along a floppy hat helps to protect your face and eyes from the sun. Luckily, they’re also extremely stylish again this year.

“We just got some yesterday and it’s more than we ever had,” Woodard said. “They are still very hot items from last year.”

Bungalows carries special hats with UV protection, which is a plus for someone looking for a little extra safety.

It’s all about safety when it comes to the little ones.

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sun rays from a babies delicate skin. However, never substitute these adorable hats for sunscreen. Use both!

A large hat can enhance your beach experience. It allows you to keep your shade and avoid the squinting glare from the sun.

“Floppy hats are always a great look in the fresh breezes of the Gulf and sunny days on the beach,” Roszkowski said.

It can be difficult to power through the stretch of sand that leads to the beach. Make it easier on your feet by choosing flip-flops or sandals. You’ll also be thankful for your shoes when walking on the hot pavement of the parking lots!

“We carry a wonderful selection of classic sandals and flip-flops including name brands like Jack Rogers, Dolce Vita, Chocolat Blu in unique fun styles, “ Roszkowski said.

“Geez Louise has styles and brands that help you sink your feet into the cool white sands of the coast.”

OTHER ITEMS IN STYLE FOR THE BEACH: ■ SMALL PURSE FOR ITEMS Who wants to carry around a heavy purse full of items to the beach or beachside venues when all they need are a few important things? Think about investing in a small clutch or crossover purse so that you can easily locate your necessary items and it won’t be such a burden on your beach load.

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■ SWIM SUIT AND COVERUP For tanners and swimmers, the swim suit is probably the most important item to pack while traveling to the beach. Even if you never take off your cover up, you’ll want to enjoy the sand and the water as it’s best. Never forget a swim suit for the kiddos. Baby pools are located at many condos at the beach, and with a little adult supervision, they’d love their toes in the Gulf water also!

■ COOLER / YETI PRODUCTS Keep your drinks and other cold items cool with the popular YETI products. Offering a variety of merchandise including coolers and beer sized tumblers, these products are known to sell out quickly.

“One thing that is great for the beach is the YETI tumblers,” Woodard said. “For spring break, w e ’ l l see a lot more of those products coming in. We’re really building our YETI products and we’re excited about that.”

■ BEACH BAG • If you want to keep up with all of your things in one place at the beach, invest in a beach bag. Offered at most of the boutiques and beachside retailers in the area, stuff your towel, water and sunscreen all into one secure bag.

This necessity becomes even more useful when it carries a built-in cooler.

• “Accessorize with huge totes or insulated cooler bags to make sure you go prepared to the beach,” Roszkowski gulfvisitorguide.com

said. “This year, Scout, Lilly Pulitzer and Vera Bradley totes and coolers come in a spectacular variety of great patterns and colors.”

■ SUNGLASSES • Whether you’re squinting from the reflection on the water or covering your eyes from the sun rays at the beach, sunglasses are a summer necessity.

There are many choices and many locations to purchase sunglasses here on the Island.

Breakline is a brand of local sunglasses that put a new take on this beach necessity for outdoorsmen.

Breakline founding partners share a passion for fishing and the outdoors. The friends sought to create a unique, high quality brand of polarized sunglasses that met the important important demands of any angler, including: durability, comfort and visual performance. All lenses have coatings to enhance your vision and product durability.

Boutique sunglasses are a more stylish choice for those looking for fashion. The ever popular aviator and wayfarer type sunglasses seem to be a big seller again this year and bright color schemes are popular.

■ TOWEL ■W ATERPROOF CELL PHONE CASE OR OTHER PROTECTIVE SHIELD ■ SUNSCREEN Thanks to Bungalows, Geez Louise and Breakline sunglasses for donating the items used in our photo shoot.

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“It’s Off The Chart” that is how the Wharf Boat and Yacht Show has been described by exhibitors and attendees alike. Each spring brings about the beginning of boating season and also one of the most popular and well-attended events on the Gulf Coast, The Wharf Boat and Yacht Show. Every square foot of exhibitor space, dockage and on-land boat display space has been sold out for months in anticipation of the premiere boat show on the Gulf Coast.

A boat show with more than 600 boats on display, worth more than $90 million dollars is a special event. Put those 600 hundred boats on display at The Wharf in Orange Beach and you have an extraspecial event. If those 600 boats were lined up end-to-end, they would stretch for more than three and a half miles!

With shopping, dining, nightlife and a full-service marina, The Wharf Boat and Yacht Show provides something for the entire family.

The Wharf Boat and Yacht show is also a major economic force in Baldwin County. With more than $30 million dollars in boat sales in the last two years, this show brings out the best in boat manufacturers, dealers and buyers. “Hands down, this show is the best,” said Forrest Long of Bluewater Yacht Sales in Mobile and Orange Beach. “The collective product on display brings out serious buyers and all of the dealers move a lot of inventory while at The Wharf.”

The red carpet is rolled out as the show kicks off Thursday, March 17th at 2:00 p.m. with the exclusive VIP-only preview party, ‘Stars over Alabama.’ This can’tmiss ‘see and be seen’ signature party that has become the hottest boat show ticket of the year. “The VIP Event is my favorite day of the boat show,” said annual boat show attendee Marty Kennedy of Daphne, AL. “It’s great to walk that red carpet and then see all the boats before the show gulfvisitorguide.com

even opens.”

Friday, March 18th is ‘Locals Day’ with discounted tickets for just $7 for everyone with a local ID at the gate.

Show hours are 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. “Locals are so much a part of The Wharf that we wanted to give all of our local friends a special day at the show,” said Scott Burt, President of The Wharf Boat and Yacht Show.

The Wharf Boat and Yacht Show is the only boat show in the country with a day dedicated to the ladies.

On Saturday, March 19th ladies will be pampered with special treatment from the time they arrive until they leave. Ladies enter on the Red Carpet at the Main Street entrance and can register for an exclusive ‘For Ladies Only Prize Package.’ One lucky lady will win two tickets to see Chris Young at the Wharf Amphitheater, a $500 Lucca gift card and $200 Wharf Marina Outfitters Store clothing package. Also, there will be a swimwear photoshoot with Access Magazine, fashion and make-up consultants on hand to offer expert advice and the annual fashion show from Lucca is at 1:00 PM on Saturday on the Bridgewalk.

The show concludes on Sunday with ‘Lagniappe Sunday’ from 10 am to 5 pm with Cajun music, food and fun.

Throughout the four-day event, there will be fishing and boating seminars, kids art classes as well exhibitor displays from world’s best boating, fishing, watercraft, marine electronics and accessory companies. There will also be live music daily and the Triple Crown Fighting Chair Challenge raising money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

For ticket info, a complete schedule, a list of exhibitors and all other event details visit WharfBoatShow.com.

The 2016 Wharf Boat and Yacht Show, March 17-20, It’s Off The Chart!

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while visiting the beach Clean, safe beaches – that is the message behind the Leave Only Footprints campaign, which is a joint effort by the cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

As the cities step up their efforts as the busy spring and summer seasons approach, initial response to the 18 Beachin ● March 2016

program has been positive, according to tourism officials.

“Our loyal visitors love our beaches, and it’s the main reason they come back again and again,” Herb Malone, president and CEO of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism, the organization tasked with promoting the gulfvisitorguide.com

destination to those visitors, said. “With the help of our local industry partners and residents, we’ve begun to get the word out about the new program.

“We know, particularly the requirement to remove all items from the beach daily, the changes will take some education on our part. We also know the reasons behind the changes are good ones and are confident our visitors will appreciate the long-range goals and long-term positive results.”

The Leave Only Footprints initiative requires beachgoers to take their belongings with them each night. Removing beach toys, tents, umbrellas and chairs keeps beach gear out of the way of endangered species such as the nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings, and out of the Gulf of Mexico.

It also clears the way for emergency and maintenance crews who must navigate the beach. Similar initiatives are already in place along coastal communities in the Florida Panhandle.

In 2015, both cities piloted similar programs, stepping up education efforts with representatives on the beach, educating beachgoers about best practices while enjoying the natural resources. Still, thousands of cubic yards of abandoned debris, including tent frames, umbrellas and chairs, were collected last year.

“Every guest spends weeks and months planning their trip to the beach, and they all have visions of that first

glimpse of the pristine beach in the morning,” Michelle Nelson, chief operating officer of one of the largest rental management companies on the island, said. “They deserve to have that whether they are the first set of footprints on the beach at the beginning of the season or the last set later in the year. I know our guests will appreciate and will benefit from this effort.”

The updated ordinances in each city require that any equipment and personal items be removed from the beach after sunset each day. Any items not removed will be collected and discarded.

Keeping the beach clean for future visitors is an upshot of the Leave Only Footprints policy, which includes other safety and sustainability elements, as well. Glass containers and excessive digging are also prohibited, and holes dug should be refilled before leaving the beach.

In addition, loud music is prohibited on the beach, all in the hope of preserving the safety, peace and beauty of the Alabama Gulf Coast.

The cities are working with Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism and local industry partners to implement a complete communications effort to let the public know about the new rules. The program is intended to be fully in place prior to spring 2016.

Follow along with the Leave Only Footprints initiative on Facebook (http://gsob.co/1PT9cmF) and get more information on the program website at CleanIsland.org.

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The Ballyhoo Festival, scheduled for March 5, promises to be one of the best inaugural events on the Gulf Coast.

Presented by the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance, in partnership with the City of Gulf Shores, this celebration of art and culture is designed to showcase the fun-loving spirit of residents of Coastal Alabama.

Held at 225 East 24th Avenue in the beautiful Waterway Village of Gulf Shores, Ballyhoo will be an all day event, from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Some of the finest artists from several states will be showcasing their works. In addition to fine art and fine crafts, many other activities will be taking place. Here is the lineup for the day: *All Day for Children: The Ballyhoo Trackless Train will be circling the perimeter of the festival grounds with children in tow, stopping at Lollipop Lane for a special sweet treat.

The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo will present a special Ballyhoo Petting Zoo for an “up close and personal” look at some of the Zoo’s favorite animals.

Three Ballyhoo Children’s Art Tents will feature art activities for creative little minds. *All Day for Adults and Children: Fabric weaving by the Mobile Fiber Guild Basket weaving by Carol Moore Plein air painting by Craig Reynolds Glass art lamp working by Dan Rush

*9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.: The Ballyhoo Stage will feature local favorites, singers and songwriters, Elaine Petty and Mac Walter. *11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

The Poarch Creek Indians will perform original tribal dance in ceremonial dress with historical narration of dance and dress by PCI Cultural Director, Chris Blackburn. *12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Queen of Ballyhoo Contest, moderated by Channel 15’s Darwin Singleton and judged by Bill Black of Mobile’s WKSJ and Kevin Keith of Gulf Shore’s Sunny 105.7.

Entry forms are available at www.ballyhoofestival.com with all cash prizes awarded to charity. *1:00 until 2:00 p.m.

Ballyhoo Dance Contest, moderated by Darwin Singleton and judged by Bill Black and Kevin Keith. Entry forms are available at www.ballyhoofestival.com with all cash prizes awarded to charity. *2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

The Ballyhoo Stage will feature the a local favorite band, “The Wreck”. *4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

The Poarch Creek Indians will perform original tribal

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dance in ceremonial dress with historical commentary by PCI Cultural Director, Chris Blackburn. *5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

The Ballyhoo Stage will feature everyone’s local favorite singer and songwriter, Brent Burns. *Parking and Shuttles: First Presbyterian Church, 309 East 21st Avenue, Gulf Shores First Baptist Church, 2200 1st St., Gulf

Shores Gulf Shores Church of Christ, 2414 1st St, Gulf Shores City of Gulf Shores Parking Lot at Canal Park For additional information about the Ballyhoo Festival, visit www.ballyhoofestival. com, email gulfcoastartsalliance@gmail.com, telephone 251-948-2627 or 251-223-3970.

The Gulf Coast Arts Alliance is a non-profit organization with office and Art Gallery at 225 East 24th Avenue in the Waterway Village of Gulf Shores, Alabama.

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month at the beach A couple of bald eagles spotted in Gulf Shores (Mark Robinson)

Rick Brandon of Holy Spirit Episcopal at the Gulf Shores Mardi Gras Parade (John Mullen)

Chad Patterson, Tess Ingram and Christy Patterson at the Flora Bama Super Bowl Chili Cook Off (Mark Robinson)

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

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

Tacky Jacks Tuesday at 6 p.m.

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2016 ENTERTAINMENT SERIES PRESENTS: THE FOUR FRESHMEN ‹ Erie Meyer Civic Center; 1930 W. 2nd St.Gulf Shores, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., Tickets: $35 › The Four Freshmen are back by popular demand and will close out the 2016 Entertainment Series.

The Four Freshmen have been singing with a harmony that is uniquely their own for 65 years.

This tight knit quartet is inspired by the Beach Boy’s Brian Wilson, The Mamas and The Papas, Frankie Valli and the Manhattan Transfer. They have recorded over 75 albums, 70 top selling singles, and received six Grammy Nominations. Freshmen classics such as “Day By Day” and “Blue Word” will take you back to the good old days!

(251) 968-1174 www.gulfshoresal.gov/index.aspx?nid=344

‹ SATURDAY, MAR. 5 ›

BALLYHOO ‹ Waterway Village, 116 E. 24th Ave.Gulf Shores, AL, 36542, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Admission is free. › Do you Ballyhoo? This exciting one-day event is unique in its focus on fine arts combined with cultural charm and the fun-loving spirit of residents of Coastal Alabama! Come see the work of more than 50 fine artists, performances in tribal costume by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, the Queen of Ballyhoo contest, the Ballyhoo dance contest, live musical entertainment, a trackless train and petting zoo for children and some of the best seafood on the Coast. Presented by the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance in partnership with the City of Gulf Shores. Join us and you, too, will Ballyhoo!

(251) 948-2627 www.gulfcoastartsalliance.com 2016 GLOW IN THE PARK 5K ‹ The Wharf, 4550 Main St.Orange Beach, AL, 36561, 6 - 8:15 p.m. › Night Run? Yes, please! Join this awesome Glow in the Park 5k adventure and come ready to have fun. Event will take place at The Wharf in Orange

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Beach. Runners will get to experience foam pits, black lights and more while running down the main streets of The Wharf.

Glow in the Park will be adding a new glowing theme for our events! We are super psyched to head back to the 80’s! Dude, it would be so totally lame if you didn’t, like, get in the mood and party hardy with us. So come check out our wicked fresh beats and rad hairdos. But don’t be a poser and leave your killer leg warmers at home - you’ll miss your chance to win the tubular costume contest!

Yes, we said costume contest! And, like duh, we’ll have plenty of cool 80’s accessories to fix you up with if you can’t find any. glowintheparkrun.com/orange-beach2016/

‹ SUNDAY, MAR. 6 ›

SUNDAY SKIN’S GAMES ‹ Orange Beach Golf Center & Driving Range, Orange Beach Golf Center & Driving Range, 4700 Easy St.Orange Beach, 1 p.m. › The Orange Beach Golf Center is gearing up to start their Sunday Skin’s Games. First date of play will be October 4th. The games take place the first Sunday of each month October - April. Folks gather at the Pro Shop for complimentary hot dogs prior to the 1:00 pm Shotgun Start. There is a $250 Hole-InOne prize on every hole. For more information call 251-981-4653

‹ SATURDAY, MAR. 12 AND SUNDAY, MAR. 13 ›

42ND ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF ART ‹ Waterfront Park, 26389 Canal Road, Orange Beach, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Free to public › Festival of Art celebrates an extraordinary amount of arts and artists from visual arts and fine arts and crafts to glass artists, potters, painters, sculptors, watercolorists, textile artists and wood artists.

The event will also hold a kid’s art alley, a culinary arts court featuring local fare and a music and songwriter’s stage. Public parking is located at The Wharf in Orange Beach and shuttles will be provided for $2.00 each way. No public parking will be available on site. Bike Village-bicycle parking at gulfvisitorguide.com

of any boat show along the upper Gulf Coast. It will showcase the latest offerings from boat manufacturers and dealers throughout the Southeast. In-water displays will allow prospective buyers to test drive the boat of their dreams before taking advantage of on the spot financing.110 in-water vessels and over 200 + trailerable boats will also be exhibited on land, and attendees will have no problem finding a boat to fit any budget. Virtually every type of vessel will be shown, ranging from luxury yachts and sport fisherman, to center consoles, cruisers, pontoons and runabouts. But it doesn’t stop there. Visitors can get their hands on the hottest marine electronics, fishing tackle, marine engines, and outdoor equipment as numerous exhibitors showcase the cutting edge in marine gear and personal watercraft.

(850) 348-1498, www.wharfboatshow.com

‹ THURSDAY, MAR. 17 ›

PAPA ROCCO’S ST. PADDY’S DAY PARTY AND PUB CRAWL ‹101 W. 6th St.Gulf Shores, 9:30-2 p.m.

Free to public › the festival! For more information visit our website.

251-981-ARTS (2787), www.orangebeachartsfestival.com

‹ THURSDAY, MAR. 17 ›

PAPA ROCCO’S ST. PADDY’S DAY PARTY AND PUB CRAWL ‹ 101 W. 6th St.Gulf Shores, 9:30-2 p.m., Free to public › More than 1,000 participants, including bagpipers from the Champion Windsor Canadian Police Pipe Band, will join grand marshal and financier, Bill McGinnes, for the Gulf Shores St. Patrick’s Day Walking Parade, otherwise known as a leisurely stroll to various downtown Gulf Shores watering holes, on Th. Mar. 17.

The giant green pub crawl begins around 9:30 a.m. at Papa Rocco’s (one block north of the beach on Hwy. 59) and ends around 2 p.m. at Mikee’s. (251) 948-7023 www.paparocco.com SHAM JAM ‹ The Wharf, Orange Beach , 6-10 p.m. › Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at The Wharf with Sham Jam! Enjoy drink specials all around property plus a stage in Marlin Circle with bands jamming all evening long. Band line up to be announced soon - See more at:www.alwharf.com.

‹ SATURDAY, MAR. 26 ›

THE ORIGINAL GERMAN SAUSAGE FESTIVAL ‹ Elberta Town Park, 13052 Main St., Elberta, AL, 36530 8 a.m. - 9 p.m., Free to public.› Held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The best German Sausage you have ever tasted! Made from a secret recipe developed by the founding fathers of Elberta, AL. This is the only place you can get the real thing! Arts and crafts, live music, carnival rides, baked goods and more. Don’t forget to visit the Bier Garten for a large selection of imported beers. www.elbertafire.com/festival/ FLORA-BAMA’S 3RD ANNUAL BEACH RUN/WALK FOR AMERICA’S WARRIORS FLORA-BAMA Who wouldn’t want to utilize our gorgeous white sandy beaches? The start and end point is right here at Flora-Bama. All 5K runners will be headed into Alabama and all 1/2 marathon runners will be headed into Florida.

100% of the registration fees will go to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. The Special Operations Warrior Foundation ensures full scholarship grants as well as educational and family counseling to the surviving children of Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps special operations personnel who lose their lives in the line of duty and immediate financial assistance for severely wounded special operations personnel and their families.

‹ SUNDAY, MAR. 19 ›

STARS FELL ON ALABAMA ‹ LuLu’s, Gulf Shores , 5 p.m. › Stars Fell on Alabama is an annual gathering of Parrot Heads from all around the country. For those that do not know, die-hard Jimmy Buffett fans have been dubbed Parrot Heads for their love of the tropical lifestyle. Hosting the Parrot Heads for a day is one of the highlights of the convention. This day is open to the public to come and enjoy with them and trust us, you will be rocking and rolling right along as if you were an honorary member! For more information: www.starsfellonalabama.org.

‹ THURSDAY, MAR. 17 – SUNDAY, MAR. 20 ›

2016 WHARF BOAT AND YACHT SHOW ‹ 4550 Main St., Orange Beach, AL, 36561, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. › The Wharf Boat and Yacht Show will offer the largest in-water display gulfvisitorguide.com

‹SATURDAY, MAR. 12 AND SUNDAY, MAR. 13 ›

42ND ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF ART ‹Waterfront Park, 26389 Canal Road, Orange Beach, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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was born. Julie Styne’s music and Stephen Sondheim’s lyrics include:Let Me Entertain You, Some People,You’ll Never Get Away from Me, If Momma Was Married, All I Need Is the Girl, Everything’s Coming Up Roses, You Gotta Get A Gimmick and Together Wherever We Go. This is a gripping story of one of the most frightening aspects of show business. (251) 968-6721, www.sbct.biz

‹ THROUGH MAR. 3 ›

‹ SUNDAY, MAR. 27 ›

LULU’S EASTER EGG ‹LuLu’s, Gulf Shores 2 p.m. ›

‹ SUNDAY, MAR. 27 ›

LULU’S EASTER EGG ‹ LuLu’s, Gulf Shores, 2 p.m.› LuLu’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter day at 2:00pm. Come meet the Easter Bunny and have fun looking for Easter Eggs filled with surprises on LuLu’s Beach! Easter Egg Hunt is separated by ages for fair hunting for all!

‹ THURSDAY, MAR. 31- SUNDAY, APR. 3 ›

2016 SOUTHERN SENIOR HARD COURT CHAMPIONSHIP ‹ George C. Meyer Tennis Center, 2049 W 2nd St., Gulf Shores noon › What an exciting event coming to Gulf Shores! Athletes from across the south will come to the area to compete for the Championship Title this spring. Make your way do to the George C. Meyer Tennis Center to cheer these athletes on! Make sure to make time for a beach stop while you are here! (251) 968-1431

ONGOING EVENTS... ‹ MAR. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 › PHOTOS WITH THE EASTER BUNNY The Wharf, Palm Plaza, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

FOUR WEEK COURSE BEGINNING MARCH 7-28 ‹ Beginning Acrylic Painting Class with Jane Sellier, $95.00 › Gulf Coast Arts Alliance, 225 East 24th Avenue, Gulf Shores Bring your own supplies and create your own painting start to finish. Jane uses techniques learned from years of painting to guide students step by step in the process of creating an acrylic painting.

‹ MAR. 10-MAR. 20 ›

GYPSY ‹ 2022 West 2nd Street, Gulf Shores, 7:30-10 p.m.

Adults $18 Students $15 › March 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. March 13 and 20 (Sunday) at 2:00 p.m. GYPSY is the ultimate story about an aggressive stage mother. Join Rose, June and Louise in their trip across the United States during the 1920’s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque 26 Beachin ● March 2016

FREE GUIDED TOURS ‹ Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, 12295 State Hwy.180 W., Gulf Shores, AL, 36542, 8-10 a.m. › Come join us and learn about the plants, wildlife, ecology, and history found on the refuge. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge will be offering free guided tours on Tu., Wed., and Th. of each week starting on Jan. 26 and continuing until Mar. 3. The tours include a Bird Walk, a Nature Hike, and a Dynamic Dunes beach tour. For the full schedule check out our webpage or call to sign-up for a tour.

(251) 540-7720, www.fws.gov/refuge/Bon_Secour

‹ FRIDAYS THROUGH MAR. 4 ›

BEGINNER BALLROOM DANCE ‹ Orange Beach Recreation Center, 4849 S. Wilson Blvd., Orange Beach, AL, 36561, 4-6 p.m., $10 per person › Aside from the social aspect of dance, ballroom dancing also produces many physical and good mood benefits. It can be a fantastic stress reliever! Ballroom dancing can boost your self-confidence, and improve your overall health. Learn basic steps in Waltz, Rhumba, Cha Cha, Fox Trot and single time East Coast Swing. No partner is needed.

Register online or pay by phone. (251) 981-4119 www.coastalartscenter.com/

‹ THROUGH MAR. 8 ›

POETRY WRITING & COFFEE ‹ Orange Beach Recreation Center, 4849 S. Wilson Blvd., Orange Beach, AL, 36561, 8-9 a.m., $10 › Learn how to write poetry in a welcoming environment. No previous experience required. Instructor Jessica Jones will share information on writing exercises, literary devices, free verse and form, rhyming and more. Jones earned her Master’s of Arts in English with a Creative Writing specialization from the University of South Alabama. I Am By Nature a Conflagration, her book of poetry and photography, was published in 2009. Recent awards include the spring 2015 Alabama State Poetry Society’s Collaboration of the Arts award for “Her Name Goes Here.” Please bring a notebook and pen, otherwise all other supplies will be included: writing prompt worksheets and texture items, literary device definitions, gift embellishment materials and more. 251-981-2787, www.coastalartscenter.com

‹ THROUGH MAR. 28 ›

SNOWBIRD DINNER DANCES ‹ The Cove Bar and Grill, 131 Cove Ave.Gulf Shores, 6-9 p.m. › Snowbird dinner dances at The Cove Restaurant and Bar, with music

by Ron, Scott and Marvin, are scheduled every Monday evening from 6 - 9 p.m. through March.

‹ FEB. 1 – MAR. 24 ›

4TH ANNUAL COUCH TO 5K TRAINING SERIES ‹ Bodenhamer Recreation Center 310 W. 19th Ave. Gulf Shores, AL, 36542, $85 › The City of Gulf Shores is gearing up for the 4th annual Couch to gulfvisitorguide.com

5K Training Series. Is an eight week program geared for absolute beginners and designed to get you physically active and 5K ready.

Training is Feb. 1 - Mar. 24 and classes are held every M. and Thur. night from 6 – 7 p.m. with the Flora-Bama’s Beach Run/Walk for America’s Warriors 5K as the target race on Mar. 26.

Training is led by Holly Cade, Customer Service Representative and ACE certified personal trainer at the Bodenhamer Center.

For additional information about the various programs and events at the Bodenhamer Center please contact Nicole Ard, Recreation Manager or visit our website. (251) 968-1424, www.gulfshoresal.gov

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ‹ Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery, 225 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores 3:15 p.m., Encourage early sign up. gulfcoastartsalliance.com, gulfcoastartsalliance@gmail.com, 251-948-2627 › Mondays: Drawing with Colored Pencil, Heather Mitchell Tuesdays: Painting in Pastel, Tommy Vogel; Violin, Viola and Cello, group lessons for beginners, students must commit to two quarters.; Gulf Coast Youth Chorale, Pam Winstead and Kayla Dowling Wednesdays: Pottery, Dan Rush Fridays: Mixed Media, Blair Garth

‹ JAN. 12-APR. 5 ›

MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY

AFTER SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAM ‹ Orange Beach Recreation Center, Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach, 4849 S. Wilson Blvd.Orange Beach, 3:15-5:15 p.m., $150 Tuesdays: Visual Arts › (Culinary arts, pottery, acrylic/tempera histories, sports photography, poetry, glass & weaving) 2ND – 6TH GRADES OB Elementary students will walk to the Rec Center under adult supervision or parents may drop children off 3:15-3:30. All supplies and snack provided. Limited space available per class.

For more information or to apply for a scholarship, email jjones@ cityoforangebeach.com. 251-981-2787, www.CoastalArtsCenter.com

PAINTING IN PASTEL WITH TOMMY VOGEL ‹ Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery, 225 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m. Individual classes are $35, children and students $25 and groups of 3 or more, $25 each. › Tommy provides all materials and students complete a painting each class. Contact us at 251-948-2627 or visit www.gulfcoastartsalliance. com.

FRIDAY

ACRYLIC PAINTING WITH MARIA BASTIN ‹ Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery, 225 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores 10 a.m. - noon , $35 › All materials are included and students complete a painting in each class.

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Karaoke

FOLEY American Legion Post 99 Friday at 7 p.m., Sunday 6 p.m.

Gelato Joe’s Monday at 7 p.m.

Good Time Charlie’s Tuesday at 10 p.m.

The Office Lounge Wednesday at 8 p.m.

FT. MORGAN Behind The Pines Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Tacky Jacks Thursday and Saturday at 9 p.m.

GULF SHORES Pink Pony Pub every night at 7 p.m.

Tacky Jacks Tuesday 5:30 p.m.

Mudbugs Thu, Fri,Sat at 8 p.m.

ORANGE BEACH Island Times Daiquiri Bar Saturday at 8 p.m.

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

Tacky Jacks Thursday at 6 p.m.

Undertow Wed - Fri at 9:30 p.m.

Open Mic

FOLEY American Legion Post 99 Friday and Sunday at 6 p.m Moe’s Original Bar B Que Tuesday at 7 p.m.

The Office Lounge Tuesday at 6 p.m.

GULF SHORES Tacky Jacks Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

ORANGE BEACH Ginny Lanes Monday at 6 p.m.

Happy Harbor the Mothership Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Live Bait Monday at 8 p.m.

PERDIDO KEY Flora-Bama Monday at 6 p.m.

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live local music ‹ TUESDAY, MAR. 1 ›

GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Lulu’s John Reno ORANGE BEACH The Hot Spot Brent Burns

‹WEDNESDAY, MAR. 2›

GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Lulu’s Ronnie Presley ORANGE BEACH The Hot Spot Barstool Surfers

‹ THURSDAY, MAR. 3 ›

GULF SHORES ByWater Bistro Hot Sand 2.0 Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Lulu’s Adam Holt ORANGE BEACH Hot Spot Kyle Wilson

‹ FRIDAY, MAR. 4 ›

DAPHNE Moe’s Original Bar B Que Soulshine FAIRHOPE Windmill Market Ground Level Fall FOLEY American Legion 99 Two of Hearts GULF SHORES ByWater Bistro David Jones Nolan’s Midnight Confessions The Hangout Category 4 Lulu’s Grits-n-Pieces ORANGE BEACH Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee Hot Spot Oliver’s Twist

‹ SATURDAY, MAR. 5 › GULF SHORES ByWater Bistro Strikly Isbell

Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. The Hangout Rhythm Intervention/BAE Watch with DJ Mow and Popsicle Shore Lulu’s Adam Holt Duo ORANGE BEACH Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee

‹ SUNDAY, MAR. 6 ›

GULF SHORES Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. The Hangout Something Huge/ American Gladiators with The Perry Wall Lulu’s Greg Brown 1-4, Cadillac Attack ORANGE BEACH Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell Hot Spot Double Dee SILVERHILL Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm Grayson Capps, Edward David Anderson, Anthony Crawford, Lightnin’ Malcolm, Corky Hughes

‹ MONDAY, MAR. 7 ›

GULF SHORES Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey The Hangout Olivers Twist/ Rubick’s Cube Party with DJ Lionl Lulu’s Brent Burns ORANGE BEACH The Hot Spot Logan Spicer

‹ TUESDAY, MAR. 8 ›

GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey The Hangout Tight and Bright EDM Party with DJ Lionl Lulu’s Jimmy Lumpkin ORANGE BEACH

The Hot Spot Brent Burns

‹ WEDNESDAY, MAR. 9 ›

GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey The Hangout Tight and Bright EDM Party with DJ Lionl/ Cowboy Boots and Shorts Lulu’s Justin Yahn ORANGE BEACH The Hot Spot Barstool Surfers

‹ THURSDAY, MAR. 10 ›

GULF SHORES ByWater Bistro Mac Walter and Elaine Petty Nolan’s Midnight Confessions The Hangout Cowboy Boots and Shorts /Throwback Thursday with DJ Ellux Furor/ Mario Mena Band Lulu’s Lefty Collins ORANGE BEACH Hot Spot Strickly Isbell

‹ FRIDAY, MAR. 11 ›

DAPHNE Moe’s Original Bar B Que Alannah McCready FAIRHOPE Windmill Market Ground Level Fall GULF SHORES ByWater Bistro Neil Dover Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Lulu’s 3 Bean Soup The Hangout Throwback Thursday with DJ Ellux Furor/ Rhythm Intervention ORANGE BEACH Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee Hot Spot Scott Koehn, Lisa Zanghi, Doug Habbena

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‹ SATURDAY, MAR. 12 ›

FOLEY American Legion 99 Bruti Gulf Shores ByWater Bistro Logan Spicer Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Lulu’s Jon Cowart ORANGE BEACH Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee Hot Spot Ground Level Fall

‹ SUNDAY, MAR. 13 ›

GULF SHORES Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. The Hangout Oliver’s Twist Lulu’s Greg Brown 1-4, Lee Yankee ORANGE BEACH Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell Hot Spot Mason Henderson w/ Roger Strick SILVERHILL Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm A BENEFIT FOR BUD SMITH OPENING WITH BUD SMITH & MARK PHAFF, Grayson Capps, Will Kimbrough , Alex McMurray, Ross Newell , Corky Hughes, Gram Rea

‹ MONDAY, MAR. 14 ›

GULF SHORES Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Lulu’s Brent Burns The Hangout Velcro Pygmies ORANGE BEACH The Hot Spot Logan Spicer

‹ TUESDAY, MAR. 15 ›

GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Lulu’s Jon Reno The Hangout Velcro Pygmies ORANGE BEACH Hot Spot Glen Templeton

‹ WEDNESDAY, MAR. 16 ›

GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Lulu’s Ronnie Presley ORANGE BEACH Hot Spot Honky Tonk Music Series

‹ THURSDAY, MAR. 17 › FOLEY American Legion 99 Curtis GULF SHORES ByWater Bistro Hot Sand 2.0 Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Lulu’s Adam Holt ORANGE BEACH Hot Spot Glen Templeton

‹ FRIDAY, MAR. 18 ›

DAPHNE Moe’s Original Bar B Que Five Shot Jack FAIRHOPE Windmill Market Ground Level Fall GULF SHORES ByWater Bistro Mac Walter and Elaine Petty Lulu’s Albert Simpson Nolan’s Midnight Confessions The Hangout Mario Mena Band ORANGE BEACH Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee Hot Spot Oliver’s Twist

‹ SATURDAY, MAR. 19 › FOLEY American Legion 99 New Project Band GULF SHORES ByWater Bistro Strickly Isbell Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. The Hangout Category 4 Lulu’s Stars Fell on Alabama, Paul Roush PM music ORANGE BEACH Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee Hot Spot Oliver’s Twist

‹ SUNDAY, MAR. 20 ›

GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Lulu’s Greg Brown 1-4, Paul Roush ORANGE BEACH Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell Hot Spot Double Dee SILVERHILL Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm Grayson Capps, Lisa Mills, Randall Bramblett, Tommy Talton, Cary Morin, Corky Hughes

‹ MONDAY, MAR. 21 ›

GULF SHORES Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Lulu’s Brent Burns The Hangout Oliver’s Twist ORANGE BEACH The Hot Spot Logan Spicer

‹ TUESDAY, MAR. 22 ›

GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Lulu’s Jimmy Lumpkin The Hangout Velcro Pygmies ORANGE BEACH The Hot Spot Brent Burns

‹ WEDNESDAY, MAR. 23 ›

GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Lulu’s Jon Cowart The Hangout Velcro Pygmies ORANGE BEACH The Hot Spot Barstool Surfers

‹ THURSDAY, MAR. 24 ›

GULF SHORES ByWater Bistro Mac Walter Nolan’s Midnight Confessions The Hangout Mario Mena Band Lulu’s Lefty Collins ORANGE BEACH Hot Spot Knee Deep Band

‹ FRIDAY, MAR. 25 ›

DAPHNE Moe’s Original Bar B Que Adam Holt FAIRHOPE Windmill Market Ground Level Fall GULF SHORES ByWater Bistro Hot Sand 2.0 Nolan’s Midnight Confessions The Hangout Rhythm Intervention Lulu’s JERI ORANGE BEACH Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee Hot Spot Turbo Crab

Chase Brown Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. The Hangout Oliver’s Twist ORANGE BEACH Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee

‹ SUNDAY, MAR. 27 ›

GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Lulu’s Greg Brown 1-4, Albert Simpson ORANGE BEACH Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell SILVERHILL Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm Cary Hudson, Nikki Talley, Rick Carter, Roger Fritz, Christy Fritz, Jason Sharp

‹ MONDAY, MAR. 28 ›

GULF SHORES Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Lulu’s Brent Burns ORANGE BEACH The Hot Spot Logan Spicer

‹ TUESDAY, MAR. 29 ›

GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Lulu’s John Reno ORANGE BEACH The Hot Spot Brent Burns

‹ WEDNESDAY, MAR. 30 ›

GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Lulu’s Ronnie Presley ORANGE BEACH The Hot Spot Barstool Surfers

‹ THURSDAY, MAR. 31 › GULF SHORES ByWater Bistro Hot Sand 2.0 Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Lulu’s Adam Holt

‹ SATURDAY, MAR. 26 › FOLEY American Legion 99 Billy GULF SHORES ByWater Bistro Neil Dover/

Looking for some live music?

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Spring is just around the corner and that sets the stage for another year of preparation to fulfill our fishing dreams.

F irst of all, we must make sure our boat and trailer is it tip top condition.

• batteries charged • engine serviced • bilge and live well pumps in working order • tires aired and wheels greased Next is to check our tackle.

• reels lubed, • rod eyes good • a supply of hooks, sinkers, corks, dip nets, cast nets and tackle ready for action A few other things to check before hitting the boat ramp: • Be sure to check your VHF radio and have a PLB (personal locater beacon) on board.

• Check life jackets, first aid kit and any other safety equipment you may need in case of an emergency.

• Be sure to have current fishing license and know the most recent fishing regulations which seem to constantly change. Contact marine resources office to get the latest on the Alabama 9 mile decision for reef fish only. Mistakes in all these areas can be quite costly.

Now that all the necessary details of preparation have be completed, what’s biting?

Sheepshead One of the easiest species to find and catch is Sheepshead. Fish around any piers, gulf or bay rigs or other structure that will grow barnacles, which are a favorite food for these striped fish. Scraping barnacles from structure to chum will often trigger a feeding frenzy.

Remember the limit is 10 per person per day.

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Cobia It’s also about time for the Cobia migration coming from the east. Keep your ears open for any word from Florida fisherman regarding a Cobia catch. They won’t be far behind. Favorite baits are live eel, or any other live bait fish you can find that time of year. Cobia will also hit a variety of artificial baits. The key is to spot them cruising near the surface, often close to the beach. A boat with a tower is ideal but not entirely necessary. Also good sunglasses are vital. When you are lucky enough to have a hookup, the decision is often whether to use a large net or a gaff. I have lost several large Cobia with poor gaff attempts. A large net seems to calm the fish and gives you an opportunity to determine whether it’s a keeper size or not. The legal size for Alabama state water is 33 inches FL gulfvisitorguide.com

and 2 bag limit per person. The same applies for federal waters, which to be safe is still 3 miles for Alabama, 9 miles for Florida. If you decide to gaff a green Cobia, have a bat ready to help prevent damage to your boat or crew.

Snapper and Triggerfish If you decide to fish offshore for some of the smaller snapper like Vermilion, often known a beeliners, Lane or Black Snapper, be sure to know the current regulations.

Triggerfish season has been open for all of January and early February, but the season was closed last year in February, so check with current regulations before bringing any home. ifferent rigging and bait is required for smaller bottom D fish. Follow these easy steps.

1. Use something like a 30 pound mono cut about 4 feet long 2. Tie a 4 inch loop at one end to attach a bank sinker heavy enough to sink depending on depth and current 3. Slide the loop through the sinker hole then loop it around the entire sinker. This allows you to easily change sinker size as needed.

4. Come up above the sinker loop about one foot and tie another 4 inch loop,

5. Come up another foot and tie another 4 inch loop.

Attach the desired hook to the two loops same as was done with the sinker. This allows you to easily change hooks if necessary.

6. Tie a swivel to the final end of your mono.

Without attaching any hooks or sinkers, you can make up a supply of these mono rigs, roll up and tape or clip each one and store in a sandwich bag ready for use. When fishing for Triggerfish, if in season, or beeliners, I like to use squid strips cut into small pieces rather than whole squid.

Also carry along some live pinfish. You never know when a nice Grouper or Amberjack may be lurking. Amberjack size limit changed to 34 inch as of January 4, 2016.

Marine Resources has an extensive free list of hundreds of reefs, wrecks and other structure throughout our Gulf waters. They also provide coordinates for pyramids in three sections out of Perdido Pass within 3 miles. Looking forward to another exciting fishing season. Plan your work and work your plan. Be safe.

Remember to obey the rules and get home safe. Teach a kid to fish and create memories that will last a lifetime.

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bang-bang shrimp INGREDIENTS: ½ cup mayo ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce 4 drops of Sriracha hot chili Sauce chopped green onion and lettuce cornstarch 1 pound raw peeled shrimp cooking oil RECIPE: Mix first three ingredients in bowl and set aside. Dredge shrimp liberally in cornstarch and fry in oil. Drain fried shrimp on paper towels then toss in bowl of sauce coating all the shrimp.

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Festival of Art

RETURNS TO ORANGE BEACH

While any day is a good day to go to the beach, the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach is offering a great excuse to visit Pleasure Island in March — the Orange Beach Festival of Art is set for March 12 and 13. The festival will feature 100 booths of local and regional fine arts, plus stunning displays on the Performing Arts and Music stages. Festival goers may also enjoy live, visual arts demonstrations including hot glass and clay, delight in tasty offerings from the Culinary Arts area and dive into hands-on experiences in Kids Art Alley.

The festival is a fine arts, juried event held every second weekend in March on the joint grounds of the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach and Waterfront Park on Canal Road. Festival hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival is completely free with public parking located at The Wharf. Shuttle service costs $2 each way. Public parking is not available on-site except for those utilizing the Bicycle Village on the Arts Center grounds.

With more than 100 artists working in a dazzling variety of mediums, festival-goers always have plenty to see, hear, touch, taste and smell as art vendors, musical performers and artist demonstrations deliver a multitude of sensory experiences.

Desiree Blackwell, the arts center director, explained the quality of artwork to be found at the Festival.

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members, Jeanie Duffy and Helen Goldsmith get ready for a fun-filled day volunteering at hands-on craft booths at Kids Art Alley during the 2015 Orange Beach Festival of Art.

WHAT: 42nd Annual Orange Beach Festival of Art WHEN: Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13 WHERE: Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach and Waterfront Park on Canal Road mediums,” she said. “Works in acrylic, oil, watercolor, glass, pottery, wood, jewelry, metal and more will be displayed and sold during the event.”

The music line-up will include Roman Street, Three Bean Soup, Coconut Radio, Cornbred, Lisa Zanghi and more. Performing artists in multiple genres will be featured on the Performing Arts Stage with acts including Coastal Ballet Academy, martial arts demonstrations and South Baldwin Community Theatre. Special guests this year performing on stage and moving among the crowds are the Excelsior Band and Chinese Lion dancers.

For a full list of performers, visit the festival website at OrangeBeachArtsFestival.com.

Culinary selections featured at the festival offer gourmet flair, while still providing plenty of child-friendly options. Feast your eyes on beautifully presented culinary pieces while savoring the rich flavors of the Gulf Coast.

Featured restaurants will include Cosmo’s Restaurant and Bar and Cobalt Restaurant, Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina, Shipp’s Harbour Grill, and Villaggio Grille.

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Kid’s Art Alley offers young festival goers plenty of hands-on fun. Children can dig fingers into pottery and bright paint, enjoy games, watch live demonstrations and take home their own works of art. Gulf State Park Nature Center and the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo will offer children an up close look at wild animals.

Blackwell said that guests may also take this opportunity to learn about the new gallery building coming to the Arts Center’s cultural campus.

“Guests will be able to ‘catch the vision’ of our new art gallery featured in our beautiful, new artist renderings; construction began in January and we look forward to this exciting time of growth for the Arts Center,” she divulged. “As always, our grounds at the Coastal Arts Center provide a stunning scenic venue for this incredible event. With the backdrop of Wolf Bay, moss draped oaks, and an expansive lawn, the festival is a must-see for art lovers of all ages.”

Come experience Pleasure Island’s brightest and best at the 42nd annual Orange Beach Festival of Art March 12 and 13. For more information, visit OrangeBeachArtsFestival. com or call 251-981-ARTS (2787).

This project has been made possible by grants from the Alabama Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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FLAVORS ANCHOR BAR

BY JOHN MULLEN johnm@gulfcoastmedia.com

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Just because the menu at the Anchor Bar and Grill isn’t, let’s say, extensive, doesn’t mean there’s not a variety of unique tastes coming from its cozy kitchen.

Actually, the short but intense menu is the main reason there’s always a variety of tantalizing tastes at the new restaurant.

“We call it elevated bar food or bar food just done really, really well,” said Chef Jonathan Kastner, the restaruants head chef.

“We want to outsource correctly and make all of our techniques such that we make some really good food.

“Really fun place, fun food, fun environment.”

The boat-shaped bar sits atop the dock at Hudson Marina in Orange Beach and is co-owned by Kastner and Hudson Marina owner Rodney Jones. Kastner and long-time girlfriend Sarah Arceneaux came to Orange Beach in August to help with the opening of the new restaurant.

The Louisiana natives came from Lafayette where Kastner helped start the Brick and Spoon concept including developing the menu. On that job he met Eric Beech, the local Brick and Spoon owner, who made him aware of the opportunity at Hudson Marina.

“When we first came up we initially came up just to write a menu,” he said. “When we got here we were like ‘this place is awesome, it’s really cool.’

We were really excited whenever we got the opportunity to actually stay here, move here and run the place and kind of make it our own.”

Kastner looked at what are staples of bar food and gave them an Anchor Bar twist. Take the bar’s “nachos.”

They are actually tater tots covered up with brisket that is smoked in house. Add pickled red onions, cotija, sour cream, tomato jam, fresh jalapenos and the coup de grace: a sunny side up egg.

Regulars – there are already regulars – like to cut the egg up, stir up the whole thing and dig in.

“We try to simplify it down to the six items we thought about when we thought about bar food,” Kastner said. “For us that’s nachos, tacos, hamburger, something in a bun and wings and salad. That’s what we focus on and by only doing those we are really able to fine tune them and do everything really properly.

The sandwich is a Cuban sandwich with tobacco smoked pork, honey ham, B&B pickles, Havarti and dijonaise in a pressed French loaf.

Want tacos? How about duck confit tacos served with sweet potato puree, LA Hot Sauce, roasted tomato, cotija, charred jalapeno cream and Craine Creek lettuce.

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The burger is half a pound served on brioche, topped with Havarti, Craine Creek lettuce, Duke’s mayo, Anchor Steam Mustard, hot sauce, roasted tomato and a sunny side up egg.

He’s even got special wings with a unique Memphis hot sauce that’s above average and different all at once.

It all sounds creative, but the six stars of the menu, while creative, allow Kastner to really explore new tastes with the frequent chalkboard specials.

“We rotate the menu a lot and it gives us that ability to create,” he said. “It also gives us the ability to run a lot of specials because we only have five or six items on the menu we can run as many specials as we’re capable of running.”

He takes pride in using locally sourced items and incorporating those into specials. Most afternoons during opening – Anchor currently operates 3-9 p.m. - you find Kastner digging some blues from the radio as his mind races with thoughts of that night’s surprise. And handing out samples to staff and any early customers to gauge how he did. He generally nails whatever he has in mind.

One day a pork belly slider was offered up and requested as a regular menu item by just about everybody who tried one. Another a vanilla bean panna cotta. Still another some barbeque lamb ribs.

“That’s what makes our jobs fun,” he said.

“Everybody knows the restaurant business can be very tedious and you make the same stuff over and over and over.

“For us being able to be creative on a daily basis and utilize all this stuff around us — the fish, the shrimp from my shrimpers the pigs and beef I get from my farmers. I’m able to showcase that stuff because we’re so small. I’m able to do a lot of different things with specials.”

Some of the other recent offerings from the chalkboard specials included the George Family Farm lamb ribs with Tin Roof Brewing Company Coffee Porter BBQ sauce, smoked duck flatbreads, George Family Farm beef, pork and lamb chili topped with local creole garlic sour cream and Havarti, smoked duck, chicken and sausage gumbo, tacos on Taco Tuesday made with brisket, steak, shrimp, pork, duck, Conecuh sausage or smoked chicken, a Hanger steak sandwich and a George Family Farms meatball sub with beef pork and lamb.

On wing Wednesday wings are 50 cents and added to the Memphis sauce are ones created that afternoon by Kastner and staff. A recent offering included garlic parmesan, lemon pepper, honey sriracha and sweet satsuma. On Tuesdays the tacos are just $2, $3 for the duck.

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Welcome to the Beach

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

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

BEACH FLAG WARNING SYSTEM

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

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

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

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Medium Hazard (light surf and or currents)

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

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.

Water Closed to Public Use

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.

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

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

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

Pam, my friend, went first since I was a li�le chicken a�er the last experiences.

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

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

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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 condi�oners are based on petroleum oil. Where professional hair products are pure and natural and give back to the hair, he also went on to say that we should all wash our hair every day and condi�on our hair the same.

Anthony explained that at all �mes our hair has to have at least 8% moisture in it the same as our skin, we should treat our hair the same way as we treat our skin, by moisturizing it every day which made a lot of sense to me, since the last stylist told me not to wash my hair every day because in her mind it would dry it out. Anthony explained to me that yes using some drug store products would dry your hair out if washed daily. A�er we went through the ten rules, he took me to the shampoo area and treated me to the best shampoo and condi�oning my hair had ever had.

While shampooing, Emma explained to me what I should do in the morning in the shower, again stressing no over-thecounter hair products, that’s why my hair is dry and frizzy.

A�er shampooing and before condi�oning, towel blot the hair because the hair is porous like a sponge, pu�ng any condi�oner on one’s hair when it is full of water will not go into the hair itself, so blot it first then apply the product and leave it in while you are washing yourself. Then before you leave the shower, rinse and count up to 10 slowly and stop, just rinse the excess and no more.

A�er she explained to me the hows & whys, I understood.

They are like hair doctors, if we listen and do what they says it works!

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

Well worth a visit!

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

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Catholic

Christian Life the Island Church 25550 Canal Rd., Orange Beach 251-967-4840 www.christianlifechurch.tv

Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church 308 E. 22nd Ave., Gulf Shores 251-968-7062 www.ourladyofthegulfal.org

Gulfway Church 541 Cotton Creek Dr. (Co. Rd. 4), Gulf Shores 251-968-6858 www.gulfwaychurch.com

St. Thomas By The Sea 26547 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach 251-981-8132 www.stthomasbythesea.org

Baptist

First Baptist Church of Gulf Shores 2200 W. 1st St., Gulf Shores 251-968-7369 First Baptist Church of Orange Beach 4773 Bay Circle, Orange Beach 251-981-4288 www.firstbaptistorangebeach.com Fisherman Baptist Church 17101 River Rd., Bon Secour 251-949-6387 www.fomm.org Friendship Baptist Church 7159 County Rd. 10, Bon Secour 251-949-6486 Island Fellowship Baptist Church 28290 Canal Rd., Orange Beach 251-980-1005 Lagoon Baptist Church 17867 State Highway 180 W., Gulf Shores 251-968-7057 www.lagoonbc.com Oyster Bay Baptist Church, SBC 4280 Plash Rd., Gulf Shores 251-968-7805 www.oysterbaybaptist.org Romar Beach Baptist Church 23370 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach 251-981-8959 www.romarbeach.org Shell Banks Baptist Church 12125 State Highway 180, Gulf Shores 251-540-7136 38 Beachin ● March 2016

Church of Christ

Church of Christ Gulf Shores 2414 W. 1st St., Gulf Shores 251-968-7769 www.gulfshoreschurchofchrist.org

Episcopal

Holy Spirit Episcopal Church 616 Fort Morgan Rd., Gulf Shores 251-968-5988 www.holyspiritepiscopalgulfshores.com St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 6270 Bon Secour Highway, Bon Secour 251-949-6254

Greek Orthodox

St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Chapel 220 E. 20th Ave., Gulf Shores 251-967-2020 stathanasios.al.goarch.org

Lutheran

Grace Lutheran Church-ELCA 491 W. 23rd Ave., Gulf Shores 251-968-5991 Peace Lutheran Church 8250 Roscoe Rd., Gulf Shores 251-974-2545 St. Jude’s By The Sea Lutheran Church 312 E. 16th Ave., Gulf Shores 251-968-5833

Methodist-United Gulf Shores United Methodist Church 1900 Gulf Shores Pkwy., Gulf Shores 251-968-2411 www.gulfshoresumc.org

Morgan’s Chapel United Methodist Church Highway 10, across from Swift School, Bon Secour 251-949-7400 Orange Beach United Methodist Church 28751 Canal Rd., Orange Beach 251-981-6751 www.orangebeachumc.org

Non-Denominational

Christian Service Center Programs: Emergency Aid, Food Pantry, Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy and Meals on Wheels 317 Dolphin Ave., Gulf Shores 251-968-5256 www.cscgs.com Iglesia Casa De Luz Companerismo Cristiano 225 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores 251-948-3467 Safe Harbor House of Prayer Multi-Culture Full Gospel 7320 Bon Secour Highway, Bon Secour 251-223-3615 St. Andrew By The Sea, A Community Church 17263 Fort Morgan Rd., Gulf Shores 251-968-3900 www.standrewbythesea.org Worship on the Water Flora-Bama Lounge 17401 Perdido Key Dr, Perdido Key, FL http://www.centralonline.tv/Flora-Bama (850) 483-6274

Presbyterian

First Presbyterian Church (USA) of Gulf Shores 309 E. 21st Ave., Gulf Shores 251-968-7720 www.gspres.com Orange Beach Presbyterian Church 26640 Canal Rd., Orange Beach 251-981-4220 www.orangebeachpresbyterian.org

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The Incredible Egg Three Eggs any style/Choice of Breakfast Potatoes, Cheese Grits, or Seasonal Fruit Choice of Bill's Bacon or Deans Breakfast Sausage/Choice of Bagel, Southern Biscuit, or Sourdough Toast.

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CHOSEN IN TOP “100 DISHES TO EAT IN ALABAMA BEFORE YOU DIE” GRILLED or FRIED AUTHENTIC SOUTHERN COOKED SEAFOOD PLATTERS

(Served w/ Fries, Coleslaw, Hushpuppies, Fried Okra, Tartar or Cocktail Sauce & Swamp Soup) Bayou Seafood Platter - Fried Gator, Frog Legs, Shrimp, Oyster, Catfish Seafood Platter - Fried Shrimp, Oyster, Catfish Cajun Golden Fried Catfish Platter - (U.S. Raised) tols Crawrefi’sshNoPthising Fried Select Oyster Platter The ! m ‘E Like Fried Shrimp Platter - (Approx. 14-15) Fried Gator Platter

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VOTED BEST BURGERS IN BALDWIN COUNTY

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

REDNECK REUBEN • ALABAMA CHICKEN MELT PoBoys • Chicken • Shrimp • Oysters • Gator • Frog Legs Crawfish Pistols • Catfish • Whitefish • Stuffed Crab

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

APPETIZERS ~ SALADS ~ POBOYS & SANDWICHES ~ KIDS MENU DON’T FORGET YOUR SWEET THANG

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

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

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

251.952.FISH (3474)

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Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. • Gulf Shores Later Hours Spring & Summer

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Voted Top Ten Seafood Restaurant In USA

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

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

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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

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

Desserts

Key Lime Pie French Silk Chocolate Pie New York Style Cheesecake

A la Carte

Shrimp Skewer Snow Crab Cluster Lobster Tail

Sides

Cole Slaw, Corn or New Potatoes Cauliflower or Broccoli

Beverages

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

Wines

By The Glass, By The Bottle, Premium Bottle

Merlot, White Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Pinot Grigio

Beer

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

Frozen Daiquiri

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

*All Prices Are Subject To Change Without Notice Due to Market and Availability* We Serve Our Food Hot & Fresh, So Please Allow Time For A Quality Product

Consumer Information: consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions, such as chronic illness of the liver or blood, or have immune disorders.

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Legendary Gulf Coast Eats with a Laid Back Vibe [best shopping & waterfront dining]

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NORTH OF GULF SHORES BEACH GREAT SHOPS & KIDS’ PLAYGROUND

Gulf Shores 701 HWY 59 251.948.2445

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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 52 Beachin ● March 2016

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Rocco’s Appetizers

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14” LARGE

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

★ Consuming raw or undercooked Animal Proteins (meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of Foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

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

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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Cajun Oysters (Whooee!)

Oysters Alfredo Oysters Fiesta

* TO GO ORDERS WELCOME *

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

★ Oyster Specialties ★

Oysters

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

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

Papa’s Specialties

Who’s Your Daddy Burger! Try it we DARE YOU! ............................................. $15.95 Rocky’s Knock Out Burger........ $8.95 Ultimate Chicken Sandwich ............ $9.95 Add Bacon .................................1.00 Grilled Chicken Sandwich ............... $8.95 Add Bleu Cheese Crumbles ........ 75¢ Reuben ......................................... $10.25 Alpine Burger.......................... $ 9.95 Hot Dog .......................................... $4.25 Patty Melt ............................. $ 10.95 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 $11.95

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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

Crisp Luau Pork Bites Buffalo Wings

Chicken Strips Smoked Tuna Dip

Philly Cheese Steak

“Tacky Shrimp”

Oyster Platter

Firecracker Shrimp

Shrimp & Grits

Shrimp Tacos

Grilled Mahi Mahi Crab Cake Dinner

Shrimp & Cheese Grits

Steamed Royal Reds

Shrimp Platters

Fried Seafood Tri o Platter

Steamed Royal Reds

Ribeye Steak Platter & Combo Platter

Seafood Salad’ Taco Salad

Famous Tacky Jacks Farmer’s Omelet Build Your Own Omelet

Shrimp Omelet

Seared Tuna Salad

Hash & Eggs

Jacks House Salad

Pork Chop & Egg Platter Breakfast Sandwich

Traditional Caesar Salad

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Fish Tacos

Jacks Half Pound Hand Pattied

Flaky Fish Platter Ahi Tuna Platter

Grilled Tuna Samich

Chicken and Shrimp Wraps

Fried Pickles Fried Green Tomato

Shrimp Platter

Oyster Po Boy

Shrimp & CheeseGrits

Sunrise Egg Platter Breakfast Burritos

Belgian Waffle

French Toast

Wheel House Pancakes

Biscuits & Gravy

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April 16 The Waterway Village Zydeco & Crawfish Festival boils up a beaucoup (Cajun for a lot) of fun on Saturday, April 16. Sink your teeth into some hot, juicy, lip-smacking crawfish while dancing to the infectious rhythms of some of the best Zydeco bands from around the South. There will be crawfish races, arts and crafts vendors, and children’s activities.

If that’s not enough, you’ll have the chance to work up an appetite with the 5K Run/1 Mile Fun Run beginning at 8:00 a.m., starting at Waterway Village next to Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores.

Then after the race, stay for free beer and refreshments! Part of the proceeds go to a local animal rescue, Furrever Homes. For race information, visit harleysports.com.

The pots will begin boiling at 10 a.m. and we’ll laissez les bons temps rouler (let the good times roll) all day long with Zydeco sounds grooving until 6 p.m.

LEARN MORE AT GSOB.CO/CRAWFISH

10 am-6 PM Waterway Village in Gulf Shores Under the Intracoastal Bridge (North & South Side) 225 East 24th Avenue Gulf Shores festival FREE to the public 5K RUN/WALK and 1 Mile Fun Run

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