Gulf Coast Buzz (Jan. 2 –15, 2015)

gulf coast Your 14-day guide to fun, food and entertainment

Battleship Park celebrates 50 years

Welcome Snowbirds!

Foley’s Centennial 1915 – 2015

Family Fun: Bowl games are here

Events for our northern visitors Restaurant review: Rosie’s Grill

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Letter from the editor

Your 14-day guide to fun, food and entertainment

Battleship park

Foley’s Centennial 1915 – 2015

celebrates 50 years

family fun: Bowl games are here

Welcome Snowbirds!

Events for our northern visitors

Whew! The holidays are past us and it’s time to begin a new year. I’m not one to make New Year’s Resolutions, but since taking this position as editor, I’m seeing just how many events really take place in Baldwin County. I think I’ve made my resolution for the year: explore more Baldwin County events.

To start your year off right, there’s anniversaries, centennial events, concerts and coffees. The city of Foley will be celebrating its 100th birthday on Jan. 8, with a dedication of the Centennial Clock Tower and Centennial Plaza in Heritage Park. Don’t think the celebration stops there. The city has planned a year of events to celebrate this milestone. From the dedication in January to Black History Month to Arbor Day and Festival of Flavor, Foley has something for the entire community to enjoy.

Another landmark will be celebrating its birthday in January. The USS Alabama will be celebrating 50 years in Mobile on Jan. 9. In 1965, the battleship was brought home to its final resting place that is now a museum and landmark to tourists and locals alike.

For the musicians and music lovers, the Entertainment Series will start in January at the Erie Meyer Civic Center in Gulf Shores and continue through February. Don’t miss musicians such as The Gatlin Brothers, The Diamonds and The New Christy Minstrels.

As our weather gets colder, we have some northern visitors that arrive to escape their cold weather. (Even colder than ours? I know, that’s really cold.) To welcome our snowbirds, Baldwin County has several coffees and events to help acclimate them to our area. Several snowbird clubs exist around the Gulf Coast and involve many activities such as these and Snowbird Fests. One such takes place in Orange Beach Jan. 10 at the Orange Beach Events Center at The Wharf.

We’ve started off the year with numerous events all around us.

My New Year’s Resolution doesn’t sound so tough anymore.

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ABOUT THE COVER The USS Alabama will be celebrating 50 years on Jan. 9 at the Battleship Memorial Park. It was brought to its current location on Jan. 9, 1965. Visit the park for free on Jan. 9 and bring your family to learn the history of one of our country’s historic landmarks.

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USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park anniversary Historic park reaches 50-year milestone. 6

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Foley Centennial 1915 – 2015: Foley celebrates 100 years with year-long celebration. 22

Culturally Speaking Erie Meyer Entertainment Series. 19

Your guide to fun, food and entertainment on the Gulf Coast.

ALL ABOUT FOOD Vegetarian fajitas Use veggies for faster, simpler meals. 9 Chew on This Rosie’s Grill. 20 Tastings Wine country that never was. 26

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n celebration of the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park’s 50th anniversary, the park will offer free admission to all Alabama residents and host a ceremony honoring the battleship’s history on Jan. 9.

The park, located on the causeway in Spanish Fort, was dedicated by then Undersecretary of the Navy Paul B. Fay in January of 1965.

Since opening in 1965, more than 14 million paid visitors have graced her decks.

Open 364 days a year, closed only on Christmas Day, the park includes the 12 Battle Star winner World War II Submarine USS Drum, now displayed on land, an aircraft pavilion dedicated to the 30 Alabama recipients of the Medal of Honor, 28 vintage warplanes from all the flying services since World War II, a third historic vessel, a Vietnam PBR River Patrol Boat and equip-

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Come Experience Did you know?

The ship was added to the National Historic Landmark registry in 1986.

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if you go WHAT: USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park’s 50th anniversary celebration WHERE: Battleship Park, Causeway in Spanish Fort COST: Free admission on Jan. 9 FIND OUT MORE: USSAlabama.com ment and artifacts from World War II, the Korean and Vietnam wars, and Desert Storm. The park also features memorials to the Korean War Veterans and the Vietnam War Veterans, and will add a Fallen Heroes Memorial in 2015.

The park has been self-sufficient since opening five decades ago and

recently concluded a $15 million restoration project for its two National Historic Landmarks.

Standing tall against the passive mirror-like serenity of the waters of Mobile Bay, a mighty warrior, who defended her nation well against enemy oppression in times of turmoil and strife, now reflects the pride of a grateful nation who hopefully will never forget what her sailors and millions of other Americans did to ensure the precious freedoms the United States enjoy today.

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Did you know?

USS Alabama was the sixth vessel to bear the name Alabama.

more about the park The USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park is open every day, except Christmas, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. from April to September and 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. from October to March.

It normally costs $12 for ages 12 and up and $6 for ages 6 to 11. There are discounts for seniors, AAA members, active duty military and military family members, and parking is $2.

Find more information about the battleship and the anniversary celebration online at USSAlabama.com.

USS Alabama facts and figures Namesake: State of Alabama Builder: Norfolk Naval Shipyard Laid down: Feb. 16, 1940 Commissioned: Feb. 16, 1942 Length: 680 feet Actual weight when fully loaded: 42,500 tons Speed: 28 knots Crew: 127 officers, 2,205 enlisted men Nickname: “Lady A” Awards and honors: 9 Battle Stars

Why does the Battleship have “60” on the side?

The hull number is a serial identification number given to a boat or ship. For civilian craft manufactured in the United States, the hull number is given to the vessel when it is built and forms part of the hull identification number, which uniquely identifies the vessel and must be permanently affixed to the hull in at least two places.

For civilian use, the HIN is used to trace the boat’s history.

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s we begin the month of January, let’s talk about how we can positively change our cooking and eating habits.

And let’s not beat a dead horse — we all know how to eat healthier. Cut out carbs, eat less red meat, add vegetables, cut out processed foods. You and I know this already.

Let’s instead talk about how to free up our time and spend more time around the table and less time at the stove. Some nights call for an enjoyable two hours of cooking with a glass of wine and something great to listen to, but most nights, it’s all about getting dinner on the table.

If you’re like me and don’t think far enough in advance for slow cooker meals or just hate the thought of chopping vegetables or browning meat in the wee hours of the morning before leaving for work, you’re looking for recipes you can make quickly in the evenings without a lot of prep or cooking time.

The secret to quick, healthy meals — other than (gasp) making a New Year’s resolution to plan ahead — is vegetables. Meat generally takes longer to cook than veggies, so when you’re weeknight winging it, think veggies and beans paired with noodles, rice, tortillas, etc. Simply cook your vegetables with a blend of spices, combine with the starch of

Vegetarian fajitas

Start to finish: 15 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients n 1 clove garlic, minced n 1 medium onion, sliced n 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and sliced n 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and sliced n 3 roma tomatoes, diced n 4-ounce can diced green chilies n 2 teaspoons cumin n 2 teaspoons chili powder n 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano n Salt and pepper, to taste

Serve with: Black beans, avocado, sour

your choice and top with a sauce or dressing. Bonus points if you can work in a fried egg on top! Recipes are optional; be creative. If you love meat, add it. Just budget for the extra cooking time.

This kind of cooking requires experimentation, a wellstocked spice cabinet and very basic knowledge of how to prepare various vegetables.

Some of my favorite meals that fall into this category are tacos, stir-fry, grain bowls (veggies + rice + a quick homemade vinaigrette) or vegetable spaghetti.

So for 2015, I’m not resolving to eat healthier. I’m resolving to stop fussing over recipes so much and use some creativity to come up with more simple, easy-to-make meals.

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cream, cilantro, green onions and tortillas Preparation Saute onion and garlic in a teaspoon of oil on medium high heat for 1-2 minutes. Add bell peppers and saute for 1-2 more minutes. Add tomatoes, green chilies and spices and saute for 1 more minute, or until heated through.

Serve with warmed tortillas, black beans, avocado and sour cream. Garnish with cilantro or green onions.

If you’d like to add meat and keep it healthy, add boneless, skinless chicken breast strips to the slow cooker at the same time as the vegetables.

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Foley welcomes winter visitors with a snowbird coffee The city of Foley and the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce extend a warm welcome to all winter visitors and invite everyone to attend the fourth annual Foley Snowbird Coffee on Tuesday, Jan. 13. The coffee will be from 9 a.m. to noon at the Foley Civic Center. In addition to enjoying coffee and doughnuts, guests will receive information about things to see and do in Foley and the surrounding areas.

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. For more information, visit VisitFoley.org or call the city of Foley at 251-943-1300.

if you go WHAT: Fourth annual Foley Snowbird Coffee WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 13; 9 a.m. – noon WHERE: Foley Civic Center, 407 E. Laurel Ave. (U.S. 98), Foley COST: Free admission FIND OUT MORE: VisitFoley.org; 251-943-1300

more snowbird events Snowbird Dinner and Dance • Mondays beginning Jan. 5; 5 and 6 p.m.

• The Hangout, 101 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores • TheHangout.com Snowbird showcases The Gulf Coast presents showcases to highlight local businesses.

• Monday Jan. 12 through Monday Jan. 26; various times • Various locations at Gulf Shores businesses • Tickets can be purchased online. Visit GulfShores.com and OrangeBeach.com for more information.

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hilly winds and cooler temperatures make the winter months tough fishing for even the most seasoned veterans. Why not take some time one cool weekend and get yourself organized?

If you are like me after a frenzy of fishing, the tackle box can look like a squirrels nest and your reels need a little extra TLC. One great way to get organized is by assessing your tackle box tools. Completely empty it out and make sure you thoroughly wash the all the compartments.

Once you’ve washed the box, start separating your tackle by inspecting each piece carefully for “keep” or “discard.” Be sure to check lures for broken, bent or rusted hooks. No one hates more than I, losing the “big one” because your fishing tackle was damaged. Most importantly, be sure to properly discard all old fishing tackle, including reel line.

Now that your tackle box is clean and ready for fishing, take this opportunity to restock your supplies.

Local bait shops can provide great advice on popular artificial lures and fishing lines. Who knows, you might just discover a new bait that helps you to make that catch of a lifetime!

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“Leadership”

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realize that almost every public figure on this planet has written some sort of book on leadership, but former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s book “Leadership” shows merit and is a great read for current and future leaders.

While I had often agreed with Vice President Joe Biden’s quip that everything that came out of Giuliani’s mouth was “Noun, verb, 9/11,” there was wisdom and personal anecdotes throughout the text that any reader could glean wisdom from.

There is great advice here, as there is in most books about leadership and management, but the richness of Giuliani’s book is the texture, illustrating the points with fascinat-

ing “inside” stories from a career that merited giving this kind of advice.

Our lasting image of him is as a universally loved leader and stateman who transcended politics, but he didn’t get to that position by accident.

He knew when to fight, when to coddle, when to get tough, when to mend fences, when to take an unpopular position and when to take risks.

This book tells you all the stories, and shows you why he was so successful.

Absolutely, the Sept. 11 stuff is gripping, maybe the best material we can get our hands on about the event. But this was no quickie project designed to capitalize on the mayor’s strength during that crisis.

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Snowbird Fest returns to the Gulf Coast

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ts birding season on the Gulf Coast. Snowbird season, that is.

And as in past years, there will be events specifically aimed for the snowbird visitors and many events for snowbirds to participate in to give back to their winter communities.

On Jan. 10, The Snowbird Company will again present the annual Snowbird Fest at the Orange Beach Events Center. 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.

According to the company’s website, “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 on the grounds of the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf during the event. Snowbirds are able to preregister 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.

Snowbird Fest offers entertainment, food, giveaways, door prizes, exhibitors and more.

John and Barbara Noonan enjoy a past Snowbird Fest.

if you go WHAT: Snowbird Fest 2015 WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 10 WHERE: Orange Beach Events Center, 4671 Wharf Parkway, Orange Beach COST: Free admission FIND OUT MORE: SnowbirdFest.com; Facebook.com/SnowbirdCompany

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January means bowl games are here

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t is January, and that means that the best college football bowl games are here.

The inaugural College Football Playoff kicked off this week, and there’s a slew of bowl games the weekend of Jan. 2 through 4, culminating with the first College Football Playoff National Championship Game Jan. 12.

Mobile is home to two great bowl games, including the GoDaddy Bowl between University of Toledo and Arkansas State Jan. 4 at 8 p.m. at Ladd-Peebles Stadium.

This annual bowl game pits the Sunbelt Conference against the Mid American Conference every January.

Later this month, my favorite bowl of the season will be at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. The Senior Bowl kicks off at 3 p.m. on Jan. 24, and features the nation’s top seniors from the North and South, with NFL coaches, scouts and executives watching their every move.

The city of Fairhope will once again host Senior Bowl practice for the South squad at W.C. Majors Field Jan. 20 at 2:30 p.m. An autograph tent will be available after practice with players from most of the SEC teams

and other featured players from all over the country.

During the last few years, Majors Field has hosted future NFL players like Colin Kaepernick, Derek Carr, Nick Foles, Greg EJ Manuel, now quarterback for the McElroy, Christian Buffalo Bills, played Ponder and more. in the Senior This year, University Bowl in 2013. of Alabama standouts Blake Sims and Jalston Fowler and A u b u r n ’s Sammie Coates and Spanish Fort graduate Reese Dismukes will be there.

The Senior Bowl also has Meet the Players and Senior Bowl Experience events Jan. 23. Visit SeniorBowl.com for more information.

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Your guide to fun, food and entertainment ONGOING Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen’s Market I Fridays, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; County Road 20, Foley I Free admission I CoastalAlabamaMarket.com; 251-943-1545 Dance Night at the Gallery Dances taught are East Coast Swing, Foxtrot, Merengue, Mambo, Cha Cha, Rumba, Shag, Hustle, Waltz and Tango.

Singles are welcome as beginners, intermediate and advanced students.

I Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.; Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Gallery, Gulf Shores I $12 I 251-948-2627; GulfCoastArtsAlliance@gmail.com

Magic Christmas in Lights Enjoy one of the most popular holiday events in the Southeast.

Stroll through the gardens with more than 3 million twinkling lights in over 835 custom designed set pieces in 12 scenes.

I Through Jan. 3, 2015 (closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1); Bellingrath Gardens and Home, Theodore I Bellingrath.org; 251-973-2217 Voices of Jerusalem and Jerusalem IMAX Depicts the rich story of Jerusalem through artifacts, photographs and a lecture series, complementing the National Geographic film “Jerusalem.” “Jerusalem” immerses audiences in a rare bird’s-eye view of the city, granting exclusive access to iconic holy sites and little-known parts of the region in an inspiring, giant screen film experience.

“Jerusalem” weaves breathtaking scenery, multiple cultures and

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the buzz on the coast Ark of India: An Alabama artist explores southern Asia It is an account of late 19th and early 20th century India as seen by Alabama artist, Roderick D. MacKenzie, using his paintings, drawings, sculptures and most importantly, photographs and writings. MacKenzie spent more than a decade in India, a place he described as exotic, dangerous and colorful. MacKenzie was the official painter of the Delhi Durbar in 1903, which marked the coronation of King Edward VII. I Through Sept. 1, 2015; History Museum of Mobile I Adult, $7; seniors, $6; students, $5 I HistoryMuseumofMobile.com

FRIDAY, JAN. 2 First Friday Art Walk Begins at Fairhope Art Center, stroll through downtown Fairhope visiting art galleries and listening to music.

I 6 – 8 p.m.; downtown Fairhope I Free admission I 251-928-2228

SATURDAY, JAN. 3 Annual Fried Chicken Dinner Fundraiser Delivery is available on multiple plate orders. Dinners will include chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, cole slaw, green beans and complimentary tea and dessert for dine-in guests. Proceeds will be used for monthly lodge expenditures.

I 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Sonora Masonic Lodge, Summerdale I Adult plate, $8.50; child plate, $5 I Sonora635.com; 251-423-7604 Electric Masquerade Music Experience This is a celebration of beginning the Mardi Gras season. EMME will feature live music, art and carnival, along with culture and tradition that are deeply rooted in the Mardi

Gras season.

I 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi I $35; VIP, $85 I GulfCoast.org; 800-726-2781; 228-594-3700

Jan. 2 – 15, 2015 Come see Martha Dickson discuss her book, “Anchors of Faith: Early Wooden Churches of the Deep South” on Jan. 8 at the Foley Library.

Greer’s Cashsaver Mardi Gras Parade The GoDaddy.com Bowl presents Mobile’s largest Mardi Gras parade with floats from many of Mobile’s mystical societies, marching bands and cheerleaders from each participating university and several local marching bands. The skies of Mobile will be filled with beads, candy, souvenirs, doubloons and moon pies.

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SUNDAY, JAN. 4 GoDaddy Bowl The 16th annual GoDaddy Bowl will be televised nationally on ESPN. Founded in 1999, the GoDaddy Bowl is a postseason NCAAsanctioned Division I football bowl subdivision, drawing top teams from the Mid-American Conference and the Sun Belt Conference.

I 8 p.m.; Ladd-Peebles Stadium, Mobile I GoDaddyBowl.com

TUESDAY, JAN. 6 Tommy Vogel GCAA classes Six-week course of classes in pastels for beginners and intermediates. 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.

I 10 a.m. – noon; Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery, Gulf Shores I $130; a painting will be complete in each class I GulfCoastArtsAlliance.com; 251-948-2627; GulfCoastArtsAlliance@gmail.com

THURSDAY, JAN. 8 City of Foley Centennial Celebration, Bell Tower Dedication For details, see pg. 22 “Alert and Vertical” The latest chapter in the Whitfield family saga begins five years after Crystal and JT have said their “I do’s” and Mary Lee has left this world. She and Mama Alma return to the realm of the living to help her daughter and husband adjust to Montgomery finding love again in the person of Chelli, a vegetarian, ex-nun from New Jersey. All the favorite characters return in this heartwarming dramady.

I Jan. 8 – 10, 15 – 17 at 7:30; Jan. 11 and 18 at 2 p.m.; South Baldwin Community Theatre, Gulf Shores I Adults, $15; students, $12 I SBCT.biz; 251-968-6721

Wooden Churches of the Southeast Martha Dickson, author of “Anchors of Faith: Early Wooden Churches of the Deep South,” will give a presentation on wooden churches of the Southeast from the late 19th century. “Anchors of Faith” is a pictorial overview of 145 mostly late 19th century wooden churches located in South Alabama, Mississippi and throughout Florida.

I 2 p.m.; Foley Public Library I FoleyLibrary.org; 251-943-7665

FRIDAY, JAN. 9 USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park’s 50th Anniversary Celebration For details, see pg. 6 2014 Coastal Marine Resources Calendar Art Exhibit The Alabama Marine Resources Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural

Jan. 2 – 15, 2015 Resources holds an art contest each year for fourth grade students in Mobile and Baldwin county schools. More than 1,000 budding artists from almost 40 participating schools learn about our state’s coastal resources and paint or color about things they’ve learned. Don’t worry if you miss seeing the originals, though, because you can pick them up in a 2014 calendar of winners.

• Through Feb. 8; Apalachee Exhibit Hall, 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center I 251-625-0814 Coast’s Wine Dinners at The Beach Club Travel the globe as awardwinning Chef Brody Olive prepares a delectable fourcourse 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.

I 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.; Coast Restaurant, The Beach Club, Gulf Shores I $45 per person I 251-224-3600

SATURDAY, JAN. 10 Fifth annual Snowbird Fest For details, see pg. 13 Photography with Dorie Parsons Parsons will teach two classes on photography. The first is “Better photos with your point-and-shoot camera” followed by “Better photos with your Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera” I 10 a.m. – noon; 1 – 3 p.m.; Gulf Coast Arts Alliance, Gulf Shores I $25/class I DorieWeb.com; GulfCoastArtsAlliance@gmail.com; 251-948-2627

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MONDAY, JAN. 12 Erie Meyer Civic Center Entertainment Series For details, see pg. 19

TUESDAY, JAN. 13 Visit Foley Snowbird Coffee For details, see pg. 10 Outdoor Adventure Night Meet and mingle with local outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy monthly programs. Everyone is welcome.

• 6 – 7 p.m., Alabama Hiking Trail Society; 7 – 8:30 p.m., Mobile Bay Audubon Society; 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center • Free admission • 251-625-0814

FRIDAY, JAN. 14 Jazz Vocalist Jaimee Paul Reminiscent of a 1940s jazz club, Paul’s performance is a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Rosemary Clooney and others. Along with her jazz combo, led by her husband Leif

Shires on trumpet, Paul takes the audience back to the glory days of yesteryear.

I 7:30 p.m.; Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Pensacola State College I General admission, $11; seniors, non-PSC students and children,$9; PSC faculty, staff, retirees and PSC Seniors Club, $7; PSC students, free with college ID I PensacolaState.edu/Lyceum; 850-484-1847

SATURDAY, JAN. 17 Third annual Keg Tailgate Cook-off There will be raffle prizes and the proceeds collected from the admission fee and raffle will go toward the St. Thomas Foundation for help in purchasing a PICC ultrasound machine for cancer patients needing chemotherapy. Ryan Balthrop will provide music. $500 prize for first, $200 for second.

I Noon – 3:30 p.m.; Keg Bar

See the Jim Croce Tribute Band in Gulf Shores at the Erie Meyer Civic Center on Jan. 17.

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and Grill, Orange Beach I $12 to sample the fare; team signup closed I 251-981-9462

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the buzz on the coast Mardi Gras season is upon us as the Greer’s Cashsaver Mardi Gras parade on Jan. 3 kicks off the GoDaddy Bowl, and Krewe de la Dauphine will roll Jan. 17 on Dauphin Island.

Krewe de la Dauphine Mardi Gras Parade The floats are glowing spectacles manned by masked riders dressed in satin and sequins, and armed with crowd-pleasing “throws” such as beads, moon pies, doubloons and candy.

I 1 p.m.; Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island I Free admission I TheMobileMask.com “Bigger than Life:” The Songs of Jim Croce and the stories behind them Don’t miss this musical journey through the songs of Jim Croce, one of America’s most enduring singer/ songwriters. John Reno and his

accompanist, Brett Gambino, blend acoustic guitars and vocals to capture the essence of a man whose musical gifts transcend time.

I 7:30 p.m.; Erie Meyer Civic Center, Gulf Shores

I $25 I JimCroceTribute.com Gulf Coast Coin Currency Show I Jan. 17, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Jan.

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culturally speaking

Gulf Shores ready for 28th year of winter Entertainment Series

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ulf Shores officially released the lineup for the 2015 Entertainment Series. The Entertainment Series, now in its 28th year, will feature 11 shows from six different acts ranging from Grammy Award winners and multi-platinum artists to American music pioneers. The Gatlin Brothers perform Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Country icons The Gatlin Brothers headline the series on Jan. 27 with a one-night showing at 7 p.m. at the Erie The Diamonds: Monday, Feb. schedule Meyer Civic Center. The series has a little bit of everything 2 and Tuesday, Feb. 3 with folk revival pioneers The Brothers Four, a little dooThe Brothers Four: Monday, Manilow, Joel and The Jan. 12 and Tuesday, Jan. 13 wop and 60s flavor with Bobby Hendricks’ Drifters with Beatles: Rediscovered with Danny and Juniors, more doo-wop with The Diamonds, Bobby Hendricks’ Drifters Brian Gurl: Monday, Feb. 9 the new breakout show Manilow, Joel and The Beatles: with Danny and The Juniors: and Tuesday, Feb. 10 Rediscovered. Closing the show are The New Christy Monday, Jan. 19 and Tuesday, The New Christy Minstrels: Minstrels, bringing more folk magic to the Meyer stage.

Jan. 20 Monday, Feb. 23 and Tuesday, Each act will play two nights in the series except for The Gatlin Brothers: Feb. 24 The Gatlin Brothers. All shows are $35 except for the Tuesday, Jan. 27 Gatlins which will cost $39.

Season ticket packages are on sale for $175 and include one ticket to each show except the one-night-only perforif you go mance of The Gatlin Brothers.

Fans may purchase tickets online at GulfShoresAl.gov; WHAT: 2015 Entertainment Series by calling 251-968-1174, Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 3 WHEN: January and February p.m.; or in person at the Activity Center Box Office located WHERE: Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd St., Gulf Shores at 260 Clubhouse Drive, Gulf Shores, Monday – Friday, COST: $35 per show, $39 for Gatlin Brothers 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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For a glimpse of what life was like during the early days of Orange Beach, visit the

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The building that houses the museum is the school house that was built in 1910. Now over 100 years old, it is the only original school house structure still standing on the island.

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I have been to Rosie’s Grill in Daphne probably 10 times in two years, and I don’t think I’ve ever ordered anything but their fish tacos. Every time, I think, “OK this time, I’m trying something else. Maybe the T-Bird sandwich everyone raves about, or maybe another type

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of taco …”

Nope. It never happens. I just love those fish tacos with my whole heart. If you’ve known me long enough, you’ve probably heard me talk about them.

I’m not sure if it’s the nice hunk of blackened mahimahi on each taco, the tropical pineapple salsa or the incredible contrast of the sour cream and fire roasted salsa that I always pour on top, but I simply cannot let these tacos go.

I also love the atmosphere at Rosie’s. Each time I go, I migrate to one of the secluded four-person booths in the back, where I can have great conversation as I enjoy my fish tacos. The service is always top-notch as well.

And while I’ve never ordered anything but those tacos, I always try a bite of my companions’ food — I’ve never been disappointed. Maybe next time I’ll branch out … but probably not.

restaurant profile NAME: Rosie’s Grill LOCATION: 1203 U.S. 98, Daphne HOURS: Sunday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday – Saturday, 11 a.m.

– 10 p.m.; Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

SPECIALTY: Burgers, southwestern, tacos CONTACT: RosiesGrill.com; 251-626-2440; Facebook.com/RosiesGrill

For those who aren’t fish taco fans, Rosie’s offers a variety of sandwiches, entrees and salads. My friend who is a self-proclaimed picky eater ordered the Rosie’s Club (minus the lettuce and tomato) and loved it. I enjoyed my bite as well, and I thought the presentation was fun.

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Foley Centennial Celebration

By Allison Woodham Gulf Coast Buzz editor

J

anuary 8, 2015 marks a milestone in Baldwin County, specifically the Forward City.

Foley will celebrate 100 years as a city on this date, and the celebration continues throughout the year.

The Centennial Clock Tower and Centennial Plaza will be dedicated to the community of Foley at 10 a.m. on Jan. 8.

All past living mayors will be in attendance, current Mayor John Koniar, past mayors Tim Russell and Arthur Holk, and will each give a speech. Suzanne Kellams, Foley’s administrative assistant, said the Foley police and

colorguard, as well as the Foley High School’s Mighty Band from Lion Land will perform. The band will play the national anthem, Foley High School’s alma mater and the FHS fight song.

Foley High School’s drama department, Foley Theatre Company, will be performing segments of a play through 2015.

“It’s called ‘Foley: Life Stories and Legends,’” Kellams said. “They have written the play themselves and made the costumes for it. It takes the audience back 100 years and they perform 20-year segments throughout the centennial. The first 20-year segment will be performed at the dedication.”

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A clown follows a parade route through downtown Foley in the 1940s.

Wright Drugs, originally known as Crosby Drugs, has been in Foley since 1929. The store sold all sorts of items and was the pharmacy for the first Baldwin County hospital which was located on the second story above the store. The hospital was in “operation” from 1936 until 1958. Dr. W. C. Holmes and his wife Philomene provided medical care. Dr. Holmes served as a Navy Surgeon during WW II while Philomene, with the help of Dr. Planck, kept the hospital going. The second story now houses Holmes Medical Museum which is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

The Foley Theater was a place known to everyone. In early days you could see a movie for 10 cents. In the picture above, the movie “Mom and Dad” was showing. For that movie, men and women attended separate showings.

RIGHT: An old Foley firetruck.

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upcoming event Jan. 17 will be the second event taking place this month to celebrate Foley’s 100th birthday. The city has scheduled a Foley Heritage Play Day at the Graham Creek Nature Preserve. This event will highlight Foley’s shrimping industry and focus on Foley’s train history and train depot, located at Heritage Park and Centennial Plaza.

West side of Highway 59, across the street from the park sits the Foley Coffee Shop. Kenny Franklin bought the Foley Bakery from the Hartmans and stayed in the building on Highway 98 across from the Farmers and Merchants Bank for a while.

Kenny moved from that location to this building later. The old wooden building visible in the background was constructed in its place. Claude Peteet’s office is hidden behind the coffee shop.

A LITTLE CLOCK TOWER HISTORY

What started as a small clock face in the middle of town has grown into a 52-foot clock tower and Centennial Plaza.

“The idea came from Gary Pitts, who is on the beautification board,” Suzanne Kellams said. “He is in charge of special projects. In 2010, the board began talking about this idea and it’s grown into what it is today.”

Kellams says the clock tower has 32 brass bells that will play music.

The city has a catalog of various songs, but the clock tower can store up to 10,000 songs.

“There are all type of songs,” she said. “From autumn songs, Beatles, love songs, wedding songs, patriotic songs; the list goes on.”

The plaza will provide two stage areas, seating, graceful landscaping and music in the heart of the Forward City.

Visitors and community members alike may purchase engraved bricks that will be placed around the plaza. Songs, ornaments and T-shirts are also available for purchase, even after the dedication.

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2015 Centennial Calendar

February

August

Rotary Club, Vosloh Awards Gift Horse Restaurant 24 Hometown Heroes, Black History Month Foley Middle School Cafetorium 27, 28 Alabama Association of Historians Foley Public Library 28 Arbor Day Foley Civic Center

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September 17

March 21, 22 Railroad Weekend Foley Civic Center

April 4, 11, Historic Downtown Walking Tours 18, 25 Welcome Center 18 Earth Day Graham Creek Nature Preserve TBA Foley Historic Homes Tour

May Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Foley Sports Complex 7 Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast honoring Historic Churches 9, 10 Art in the Park John B. Foley Park 16 Agricultural Heritage Day Foley Heritage Park

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June 20 TBA

Holmes Baby Reunion Holmes Medical Museum “Foley at 100” book signing Foley Public Library

Foley High School Spirit Night Ivan Jones Stadium Historic Foley Exhibit Foley Art Center

Foley Optimist Taste of South Baldwin Centennial Edition Foley Civic Center

October 3 3 TBA

Gulf Coast Gospel Jubilee Foley Sportsplex Alabama Festival of Flavor Downtown Foley “Foley ABC” book signing Foley Elementary School

November 7 Baldwin Bicycle Festival/Tour de Foley 7 – 14 Military Heritage Week National Guard Armory 11 Veteran’s Day Parade Downtown Foley 14 Barin Field Reunion 14 Rotary’s Oyster Run Downtown Foley

December 4 5

Christmas in the Park Heritage Park Foley Christmas Parade

*Details at VisitFoley.org as they become available.

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Alabama — America’s wine country that never was Jo

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he history of wine goes back thousands of years … but in America, just a few hundred years. As little as 200 years ago, America was still a vast wilderness yearning to be developed and European immigrants were itching to duplicate the comfortable lifestyle that they had left behind. Alabama was hand-picked to become America’s wine country!

In 1816, former French officers decided to “Form a large settlement somewhere on the Mississippi or Ohio to cultivate the vine.” With the idea to supply all of America’s wine needs, the group gained momentum and became the French Vine and Olive Association.

At the time, the Mississippi Territory was being highly promoted and since it was part of the old French Territory and Mobile was a French city, the group decided to locate their settlement in an area near the junction of the Tombigbee and Black Warrior Rivers. They were promised a climate similar to France and soils adapted to the vine and the olive.

Eager to get started, 150 people immediately sailed into Mobile and traveled up the Tombigbee and laid out the town

Did you know?

Alabama’s first winery, Perdido Vineyards was started in 1971 by Jim Eddins. The Perdido Vineyards has grown to a capacity of 100,000 gallons and currently produces 18 wines and 13 varieties of vinegar. They are located at exit 45 of I-65. Visit the winery from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily for free tours and tastings.

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Beer/Wine Specialist at Cain’s Piggly Wiggly

of Demopolis. However, the city was not part of a land grant they received and the group moved to Aigleville.

Other problems included the unwelcoming Black Belt soil for the imported grape vines, harsh winters that destroyed the olive trees and the lack of knowledge about agriculture or growing grapes.

But the French persisted and in 1827, 271 acres were planted but the vineyards were islands in the middle of cotton fields.

In January 1828, an official report in Congress noted that the drought of the previous summer wiped out all the vines and the French were in the midst of replanting, but the French Vine and Olive Association was wiped out by 1829.

Alabama’s wine industry did not die there. In the next issue, we’ll examine the rise and fall and rise again of Alabama’s venture with the vino.

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live local music Karaoke

Daphne Top of the Bay Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 9 p.m.

Fairhope Gambino’s Italian Grill Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.

Hear Cornbred at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Jan. 9 and 10.

Foley Good Time Charlies every Tuesday at 10 p.m.

The Office Lounge every Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Ft. Morgan Tacky Jacks every Thursday

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and Saturday at 9 p.m.

Gulf Shores Behind the Pines Bar & Grill every Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Mudbugs Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m.

Pink Pony Pub every night at 9 p.m.

Tacky Jacks every Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

Lillian Lillian’s Cafe and Coffee House every Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Orange Beach Island Time Daiquiri Bar every Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Live Bait every night at 8 p.m.

Pappas Pizza Pie every Wednesday at 7 p.m Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar every Thursday at 8:30 p.m.

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

Perdido Key Happy Harbor on the Line every Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Open Mic

Fairhope American Legion 199 open guitar jams every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.

The Gumbo Shack every Thursday at 6 p.m.

Plow every other Tuesday Foley The Office Lounge every Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Gulf Shores Tacky Jacks every Wednesday

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at 5:30 p.m.

Orange Beach Happy Harbor the Mothership every Wednesday at 6 p.m.

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

Live Bait every Sunday at 8 p.m.

Pleasure Island Tiki Bar every Tuesday from 6 – 9 p.m.

Perdido Key Flora-Bama every Monday at 6 p.m.

Trivia

Daphne Moe’s Bar B Que every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Top of the Bay Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 9 p.m.

Fairhope Fairhope Brewing Company every Thursday Ravenite Pizzeria Trivia every Tuesday, Sports Trivia every Wednesday Foley Good Time Charlies everyday at 10 p.m.

The Office Lounge every Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Gulf Shores The Hangout every Thursday at 6 p.m. starting Jan. 22 Orange Beach Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Bingo

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live local music Gulf Shores The Hangout every Tuesday at 6 p.m. and every Wednesday at noon Tacky Jacks every Tuesday Perdido Key Flora-Bama Monday through Friday 1-4 p.m.

Orange Beach Bear Point Civic Association every Thursday at 7 p.m.

Tacky Jacks every Wednesday at 6 p.m.

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

Friday, Jan. 2

Fairhope Old 27 Grill Corey Rezner Windmill Market Crowned Jewelz Gulf Shores LuLu’s Ronnie Presley Orange Beach Happy Harbor the Mothership Adam Holt Duo Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Shane Thomas Perdido Key Flora-Bama LeaAnne Creswell and John Joiner / Jack Robertson Show / Johnny Barbato and Luther Wamble / Ben Bradford / Smokin’ Elvis

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

Saturday, Jan. 3

Fairhope Windmill Market Mitch Johnson Gulf Shores LuLu’s Sugarcane Jane Orange Beach Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Shane Thomas Perdido Key Flora-Bama LeaAnne Creswell and John Joiner / Elaine Petty / Jack Robertson Show / Jezebel’s Chill’n / Ryan Balthrop Band / Hart Break Hill Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Adam Holt Duo

Sunday, Jan. 4

Fairhope Windmill Market Leland Clay Gulf Shores LuLu’s Greg Brown Orange Beach Cobalts Black Coffee Cosmos Brittany Bell Happy Harbor the Mothership Carpetbaggerz at 5 p.m.

Perdido Key Flora-Bama J. Hawkins / Perdido Brothers / Tony Ray Thompson Spanish Fort

Felix’s Fish Camp Rez and the Solutions

Monday, Jan. 5

Gulf Shores LuLu’s Brent Burns Perdido Key Flora-Bama Elaine Petty

Tuesday, Jan. 6

Gulf Shores LuLu’s Albert Simpson Perdido Key Flora-Bama Cowboy Johnson / Perdido Brothers

Wednesday, Jan. 7

Gulf Shores LuLu’s Albert Simpson Perdido Key Flora-Bama Welcome Wednesday with Tophat and Jackie / Neil Dover / Smokin’ Elvis

Thursday, Jan. 8 Gulf Shores

Local duo CoConut Radio will be at LuLu’s Jan. 10.

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The Hangout Adam Holt LuLu’s Kyle and Karl

Orange Beach

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Cornbred Perdido Key Flora-Bama Neil Dover Band

Saturday, Jan. 10

Fairhope Gumbo Shack Adam Holt Duo Gulf Shores LuLu’s CoConut Radio Orange Beach Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Cornbred Spanish Fort Felix’s Fish Camp Blind Dog Mike

Sunday, Jan. 11

Gulf Shores LuLu’s Greg Brown Orange Beach Cobalts Black Coffee Cosmos Brittany Bell

LuLu’s Adam Holt Perdido Key Flora-Bama Bo Roberts, Mark Sherrill, Chris Newbury and friends

Monday, Jan. 12

Friday, Jan. 9

Tuesday, Jan. 13

Fairhope Fairhope Brewery Company Sugarcane Jane Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores Erie H. Meyer Civic Center The Brothers Four LuLu’s Brent Burns Gulf Shores Erie H. Meyer Civic Center The Brothers Four LuLu’s Jimmy Lumpkin

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Perdido Key Flora-Bama Perdido Brothers Gulf Shores LuLu’s Joey Arata Perdido Key Flora-Bama Neil Dover / Smokin’ Elvis

Ty Bates Perdido Key Flora-Bama Jack Robertson “Solid Cold All Country Show” with Rhonda Hart and Logan Spicer / Dallas Moore Band Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Blind Dog Mike

Thursday, Jan. 15

Sunday, Jan. 18

Wednesday, Jan. 14

Gulf Shores LuLu’s Adam Holt Perdido Key Flora-Bama Bo Roberts, Mark Sherrill, Chris Newbury and friends

Friday, Jan. 16

Gulf Shores The Hangout Adam Holt LuLu’s JERI Orange Beach Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Ty Bates Perdido Key Flora-Bama Dallas Moore Band Spanish Fort Felix’s Fish Camp Blind Dog Mike

Saturday, Jan. 17 Gulf Shores LuLu’s Grits N Pieces

Orange Beach

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar

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Gulf Shores LuLu’s Greg Brown Orange Beach Cobalts Black Coffee Cosmos Brittany Bell

ONGOING

Fairhope Bucky’s Birdcage Lounge at the Grand Hotel Adam Holt Piano Show every Wednesday night at 8 p.m.

Gambino’s Italian Grill Dueling Pianos every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Gulf Shores The Hangout Lunchtime music with Gary Mondays at 11 a.m.

Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Tuesdays – Saturdays Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi every Monday night Lillian Lillian’s Cafe Woody Street every Wednesday night, Gary

Story every Friday night, Rhonda Hart and friends every Saturday night and Ricky Rayburn every Sunday night (music starts at 7 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m.)

Robertsdale Magnolia Blossom Cafe live music every Friday night Silverhill The Porch live music every Saturday from 8 p.m.-midnight and Sunday from 4-7 p.m.

Wales West Live Bluegrass / Gospel every Tuesday

Regional

Mobile 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 The Soul Kitchen Saturday, Jan. 3 Dragon Smoke Pensacola Saenger Theatre Saturday, Jan. 10 Pensacola Symphony Orchestra

FIND OUR NEXT ISSUE JAN. 16 What: Gulf Coast Buzz, your guide to food, fun and entertainment When: First and third Friday of each month

Where: Inserted into your newspaper and on newsstands Coverage Area: Focused on Baldwin County with events included from the surrounding areas

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Find out in Mobile. January 24th.

Walter Payton, Dan Marino, Brett Favre. The Reese’s Senior Bowl is a field of legends 65 years in the making. Meet the best players in college football—get their autographs, watch them practice and cheer them on in the Reese’s Senior Bowl Game.

Be a part of the legend. Be a part of the 66th Reese’s Senior Bowl.

Tickets on sale now. seniorbowl.com * FREE FOOD FOR LESS Tailgate Party passes available with purchase of game ticket at area FOOD FOR LESS stores.

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