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Get Your Turtle Dirty at The Turtle Bar Welcome to Bill's By the Beach, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and all meals in between. The Turtle Bar provides our guests with a superior beverage experience. Our open air deck is a great place to watch the sunset and enjoy specialty cocktails, fine spirits, craft beers or wines. The Turtle Nest, located under the Turtle Bar, has a cash bar, and a host of games including Ping Pong tables, ladder golf, corn hole boards, washers, giant Jenga, and outdoor seating to enjoy the cool beach breeze. We are located across the street from the western side of the Hangout Festival, in front of the public beach. We will be serving hotdogs and hamburgers with drink and chips for $10.00 during the Festival!
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Your 21-day guide to fun, food and entertainment
Aloha
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Gulf State Park hosts Memorial Day luau
Exclusive interview with Bruce Johnston of The Beach Boys MEMORIAL
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Rainy weather is out, and the warmer temps have officially set in. This issue stretches three weeks and is packed with lots to do for the entire family. May 23 is a day of hula skirt-dancing and Beach Boy jammin’. The Gulf State Park’s second annual luau will take place with professional dancers from Fort Lauderdale. But, hurry and get your tickets fast. There’s only a limited number available for this Hawaiian show. Also introducing the Memorial Day weekend and official start of summer is the Beach Boys and America Concert on May 23. Be sure to check out our Beachin’ editor Destiny Brown’s interview with Beach Boy Bruce Johnston. Memorial Day is Monday, May 25 and many events around the county are celebrating the lives of those who died serving our country. The Baldwin Pops Memorial Day Concert is Monday night at Henry George Park and Fort Morgan’s Memorial Day Tribute is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 23, featuring historical interpreters guiding tours throughout the day. Don’t see an event in your area? Call your local chamber or city to check for other events. The last weekend in May is home to the Grandman Triathlon along the Fairhope Pier before it winds through the streets of downtown Fairhope. Head to Central Baldwin and check out cruises, old and new, at the Silverhill Memorial Car Show. In the past, the car show has benefitted local Boy Scout troops and town renovations, among other projects. This year, proceeds will go toward funding a veterans memorial in town. The first weekend in June, head down to the Florida-Alabama line to listen to some local musicians at Shindig in the Sand, and help raise funds for the Gulf Coast Musicians’ Assistance Fund (GCMAF), which is intended to keep Gulf Coast music alive by sustaining its musicians. GCMAF partners with health providers and help cut the high cost of urgent medical care for its musicians. So get out, enjoy the breeze and attend a car show, concerts, events, the list is endless. Be sure to check out our wine, hunting, outdoors, food and family fun columns.
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Gulf State Park hosts Memorial Day luau By John Mullen johnm@gulfcoastmedia.com
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n exciting opener to the season will be a luau Memorial Day weekend on the beach at Gulf State Park. Park Superintendent Lisa Laraway said the same company is being brought in to conduct the event again after a successful show in May 2014. “We brought in entertainers from a professional luau company from Fort Lauderdale,” Laraway said. “We’ve got dancers, fire dancers, an emcee; it’s going to be very well done.” Outside the roped area, beachgoers and other visitors will be able to see the action. “We’ll have tents for the general public, if they want to come out and watch the luau,” Laraway said. Last year's beach luau sold almost 304 tickets, so this year's event will accommodate 512 guests. An $85 VIP ticket gets you unlimited access to a special food buffet, beverages, a special lei made from fresh orchids and reserved seating in the first three rows. The $55 general admission ticket gets you one pass at the buffet and one drink or two soft drinks.
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if you go WHAT: Gulf State Park Luau WHEN: Saturday, May 23; 7 p.m. WHERE: Gulf State Park Saltwater Pavilion, Gulf Shores COST: $55 general admission; $85 VIP FIND OUT MORE: AlaPark.com; 251-948-7572
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POP into a land of musical delight By Crystal Cole crystal@gulfcoastmedia.com
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he Baldwin Pops will host its Memorial Day concert in Fairhope at Henry George Park May 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The band is a mix of volunteer musicians from Baldwin and surrounding counties. Pops concerts are always free to the public, as the band is committed to enhancing the cultural environment of the area. Local musicians Regina Bush and Tom Robinson, director of Continuing Education of Faulkner State Community College Borden Morrow and band directors Joe Riemer and Steve Sims founded the band in May 1997. Joe is the retired director of the Bay Minette Middle School band; Steve is the former director of the Fairhope High School band.
The concerts have largely been a community team effort with support from the media, city leaders, city employees and individuals who provide lighting and sound. The band performs all types of music from classical and Broadway to Dixieland and jazz. For more information about the band, conductors, concert schedule or ways to get involved visit BaldwinPopsBand.com.
if you go WHAT: Baldwin Pops Memorial Day Concert WHEN: Monday, May 25; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Henry George Park, Fairhope COST: Free admission FIND OUT MORE: BaldwinPopsBand.com
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Summer holidays are a great time to get your little ones out and about. Time to shake off the winter chill and get a little Vitamin D into their systems. With Memorial Day right around the corner, there are a few things you need to remember when bringing your little one.
Sunscreen is a MUST! If your child is under 6 months old, be wary. At that age, the skin is still too sensitive for that. Instead, try a light long-sleeve shirt and bring a sun hat regardless of age.
Stay hydrated. Summers are hot and hard on all of us, but can be a blast with enough water intake. Keep a refillable bottle with you and don’t miss an opportunity to fill it up. Offer water (or breast milk, depending on age) often and stay in the shade as much as possible.
Beware of loud noises. If you have a little little one, and this will be their first experience around fireworks, be prepared for water works. Everything is new and, for the most part, thrilling. Loud noises don’t usually fall into that category. Be sure to hold them close and have a favorite stuffed animal handy. Ear plugs or noisecancelling headsets are better, but not necessary. As always, just be sure to be aware of your child’s disposition. If they are getting too fussy, or look r u n d o w n , t h e r e ’s n o shame in packing up early. Just getting out can be a victory in itself!
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Your guide to fun, food and entertainment ONGOING Music and a Movie and Heritage Marketplace Providing a variety of arts and crafts as well as herbs, plants, vegetables, fruits, baked goods, jellies, candy and gift items. Live entertainment begins at 6 p.m., followed by a family-friendly movie around dusk. The family-oriented event is presented each year by the city of Foley and generously supported by the community. I Every Friday, May 22 – June 19; 4 – 7 p.m.; Heritage Park, Foley I Free admission; concessions available on-site I 251-943-1300 Fish Fry The public is invited to dine in or carry out. Each meal includes fried fish, baked beans, cake, coleslaw, hushpuppies and potato salad. The church is located at the intersection
of County Road 10 and 49. The fish fry dates are June 4, July 2, Aug. 6, Sept. 3 and Oct. 1. I First Thursday through October; 5 – 7 p.m.; St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Bon Secour I Donation of $10 are welcome
Families enjoy music and a movie in Heritage Park, a five-week event held late May and June in Foley, beginning May 22.
Ballroom Dance Classes Enjoy a buffet dinner, cash bar and one hour of dance instruction followed by one hour of open dance floor. Reservations are required. Partners are welcome, but not necessary. I Wednesdays, 6 – 8 p.m.; Shipp’s Harbour Grill I $20 per person I 251-981-4119 Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen’s Market I Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; County Road 20, Foley I Free admission I CoastalAlabamaMarket.com;
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THE BUZZ ON THE COAST Fairhope’s First Friday Art Walk will take place on June 5. Visit art galleries, listening to music and enjoying good food and vino.
251-943-1545 Ark of India: An Alabama artist explores Southern Asia An account of late 19th and early 20th century India as seen by Alabama artist Roderick D. MacKenzie, using his paintings, drawings, sculptures and most importantly, photographs and writings. MacKenzie spent more than a decade in India, a place he described as exotic, dangerous and colorful. MacKenzie was the official painter of the Delhi Durbar in 1903, which marked the coronation of King Edward VII. I Through Sept. 1; History Museum of Mobile I Adult, $7; seniors, $6; students, $5 I HistoryMuseumofMobile.com
FRIDAY, MAY 15 The Hangout Music Festival Three-day music festival on the public beach. Headliners include Beck, Foo Fighters, Sam Smith and the Zac Brown Band. I Through May 17; Gulf Shores Public Beach I 3-day general admission $249; 3-day VIP $1,099; 3-day super VIP $1,599; 3-day shuttle pass $50 I HangoutMusicFest.com Orange Beach Billfish Classic The OBBC is the country’s only nonprofit billfish tournament with 100 percent of all net profit donated to qualified nonprofit conservation organizations. The OBBC is an all-volunteer effort so there is no overhead to deduct from the financial support that’s provided to our conservation beneficiaries. I May 15, 7 – 10 p.m.; May 16, 6 – 10 p.m.; The Wharf Marina I Free admission to watch weigh-ins I OrangeBeachBillfishClassic. com; 251-224-1900
SATURDAY, MAY 16 “This Day and Age”
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Presented by Theatre 98, this sophisticated play of modern manners deals with the “empty nesters” greatest nightmare: the chickens coming back home to roost! Family chaos ensues. This comedy addresses current issues with wit and sometimes controversial reflections on American society. I Through May 17 at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees, 2:30 p.m.; Theatre 98, Fairhope I Adults, $18; students, $12 I Theatre98.org; 251-928-4366
Star Memorial Service honoring Alabama’s Fallen Heroes. Each registrant will be running/walking with the name of one of Alabama’s Fallen Heroes on their race bib. Online registration closes at 4 p.m. on May 15. I Registration, 6 a.m.; race, 7:30 a.m.; USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park I BlueStarSaluteFallenHeroes5k2015.EventBrite.com; BlueStarSalute.org; Facebook. com/BlueStar.Salute
Great Train Robbery Two trains, sheriff badge, cowboy hat and payroll heist with admission price. I Through May 24; Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. I $15 per person plus tax; 2 and under, free I WalesWest.com; 888-569-5337
Agricultural Heritage Day As a part of Foley’s Centennial celebration, this event will feature numerous pieces of antique farming and forestry equipment including a horse-drawn potato digger, an antique potato grader and a horse and buggy. The event will also feature farming and cooking demonstrations. Anyone having any farm-related historic items they would like to display is invited and encouraged to participate in this event. Demonstrations are welcome if the item is operational. I 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Heritage Park, Foley I Free admission I 251-943-5559
5K Memorial Run/Walk for Alabama’s Fallen Heroes Enjoy a day full of entertainment, fun and food at the park where there will be a variety of activities for everyone, including children. Join us in honoring Alabama’s military, veterans and our fallen heroes. The day will conclude with a Gold
SUNDAY, MAY 17 Bottle Creek Indian Mound Boat Tour Journey into the middle of nowhere, then trek through the swamp and backwards in time to the Mississippian Tribes of the 13th century. These American Pyramids were built by hand, one basket full of mud and oyster shells at a time. The Native American tribes of what is now the Midwestern, Eastern and Southeastern United States, flourished in the Mobile-Tensaw Delta approximately 800 years ago. These tribes were part of a Mississippian mound-building culture. Once you reach Bottle Creek, learn about their sports, housing, food and culture. Reservations required. I 8 a.m.; 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center I Adults, $60; children (6-15) $45 I 5rds.com
SATURDAY, MAY 23 Gulf State Park Luau For details, see pg. 5 Fort Morgan’s Memorial Day Tribute Historical interpreters, dressed in period uniforms of the United
May 15 – June 4, 2015 States Army from different eras of the fort’s occupation, will conduct special guided tours of the fortification throughout the day. Artillery, small arms and other demonstrations will show the complexities that have faced the military garrisons at Fort Morgan. I 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Fort Morgan, Highway 180 West, Gulf Shores I Adults, $7; seniors 65+, $5; children 6 – 12, $4 I Fort-Morgan.org; 251-540-7127 Beach Boys and America Concert For details, see pg. 13
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GulfCoastNewsToday.com 5 Rivers Presentation: “Alabama Turtles” Turtles are the charismatic faces of the reptilian world, and people of all ages seem to love watching and learning about them. Alabama is a hotspot for turtles, and we have over 30 different species in our state. Join 5 Rivers Educator Shonda Borden to learn about how these shelled creatures are perfectly adapted for a not-soslow paced life. I 2 – 3 p.m.; 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center I Free admission
SATURDAY, MAY 30 Grandman Triathlon For details, see pg. 16
5 Rivers Kid’s Day Sunday Matinee, “The Croods” The films play throughout the day. This week’s movie is for the kids, but adults will love it too! When an earthquake obliterates their cave, a prehistoric family is forced to journey through unfamiliar terrain in search of a new home. But things go from bad to worse for dad (Grug) when his daughter meets a clever cave boy. I Free admission
Silverhill Car Show For details, see pg. 23
MONDAY, MAY 25
Shindig in the Sand For details, see pg. 14 First Friday Art Walk Begins at Fairhope Art Center,
Baldwin Pops Memorial Day Concert For details, see pg. 7
TUESDAY, JUNE 2 Dave Matthews Band Dave Matthews returns to the beach again where he has played the amphitheater at the Hangout Music Fest. I 7 p.m.; The Amphitheater at The Wharf I Tickets start at $84 I 251-224-1000
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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 First Friday Family Night The final movie shown of this series is “Monsters Inc.” This event will feature kid’s activities, freebies from NBCC chamber members, food trucks like Foosackly’s, Windcreek’s Good to Go food truck and Kona Ice and a free outdoor movie. The first 50 children to dress in costume will receive free popcorn. I 8 p.m.; Blackburn Park, Bay Minette I Free admission
SATURDAY, JUNE 6 Dragonboat Festival Mobile’s own local Fuse Project is hosting their second annual Dragonboat Festival. These Hong Kong style dragon boats are 46-feet long, with 10 seats and 20 people plus a drummer. The competitions will last throughout the day and are fun to see for the whole family. All funds raised go to benefit local youth. I 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center I FuseProject.org; brie@fuseproject.org Waterway Village Art Market Local and regional artists will set up their original works. This family friendly event will also include live musical entertainment, children’s hands-on art activities and concessions. I 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery I Free admission I GulfCoastArtsAlliance. com; 251-233-3970
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CULTURALLY SPEAKING
Glow in the Park
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ight up your summer nights with three free, family-friendly movies at Fairhoper’s Community Park the first Thursday of June, July and August, sponsored by the City of Fairhope Public Utilities and the Downtown Fairhope Business Association. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair and a picnic (no alcohol or glass containers) and relax with the whole family. The movie will begin 15 minutes after sunset or approximately 7:30 p.m. “We are really excited to offer something in the summertime for families to look forward to,” said Fairhope Special Events Coordinator Paige Turberville. “With the park's recent makeover and reopening, we now have a perfect venue for families to get together on a summer evening and enjoy a movie.” Merchants will have popcorn and refreshments available and will also be giving away glow-in-the-dark items, Turberville said. All you need to do is grab a lawn chair, pack a picnic and sit back and enjoy the show.
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Thursday, June 4: “Finding Nemo”
Thursday, July 2: “The Lego Movie”
Thursday, Aug. 6: “A Bug’s Life”
WHAT: Glow in the Park Summer Movie Series WHEN: First Thursday of June, July and August (June 4, July 2 and Aug. 6) WHERE: Fairhoper’s Community Park on Church Street, Fairhope COST: Free admission FIND OUT MORE: 251-929-1466
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he Beach Boys have enlightened generations about the importance of beach life with songs about surfing, California living and places like their hit song, “Kokomo.” With tens of millions of albums sold and an abundance of hit singles, the Beach Boys are known as one of the bands that pioneered pop music. Grammy-winning songwriter Bruce Johnston joined The Beach Boys in 1965, replacing Glen Campbell. Highly regarded as a singer-songwriter, Johnston’s vocal work with such legendary artists as Elton John and Pink Floyd firmly established him among rock’s elite artists. Bruce gave The Buzz an exclusive interview on why he loves being in the Beach Boys, what to expect at the concert and more. Q: What can someone expect from a Beach Boys show? BJ: Every night we change the set list. It’s more of a combination of moving furniture and taking furniture away and there will be tons of hits in the middle of the process. Anybody that you go listen to, you want to hear what they did and what they’re doing. Q: What is your favorite thing about being in the Beach Boys? BJ: I know it’s a weird thing, but No.1, I like set
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list changing every night. No. 2, I like to travel. We’re going to England after we see you. The English want to hear everything and we have a sold out show. I like to surf a lot and I squeeze that in when I can, but the Beach Boys are like a second family. I could go on and on about the things I like about it. Q: What are some things you are excited about during your tour? BJ: In the middle of it, we're going to be in Jacksonville. We’re having the Jacksonville symphony doing all of our songs. I’m not an unhappy guy. Last year, we did 142 concerts. Q: Have you ever been to or performed in Orange Beach? BJ: I don’t remember Orange Beach, but I do remember going to Gulf Shores. I know it’s going to be really lovely. It’s going to be fan-
tastic. Q: Do you still write songs? BJ: I decided to put my songwriting on hold because I figured I would get older and wrinkle, but my songwriting wouldn’t. I know the direction to take the song; it’s one of two directions. I know what I can do and I know the place for my songs to live is country radio and not hip hop or modern rock. I’ve still got plenty to do with what I think is the greater part of my artistry. Q: Is there anything else you would like to add to this interview? BJ: Here’s one thing — use sunscreen. I'm serious. I spent so many years not using it and I’m not kidding that you think your invincible and then that stuff catches up to you. Protect yourself, and that’s my suggestion.
if you go WHAT: Beach Boys and America Concert WHEN: Saturday, May 23; 8 p.m. WHERE: The Amphitheater at The Wharf, Orange Beach COST: General admission, $55. Prices vary. FIND OUT MORE: AmphitheaterAtTheWharf.com
In addition to founding Beach Boy Mike Love (lead vocals) and Beach Boy vet Bruce Johnston (vocals/ keyboards) — Jeffrey Foskett (guitar/vocals), Randell Kirsch (bass/vocals), Tim Bonhomme (keyboards/ vocals), John Cowsill of The Cowsills (percussion /vocals) and Scott Totten (guitar/vocals) round out the band.
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Shindig on the Sand returns By John Mullen johnm@gulfcoastmedia.com
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hindig on the Sand returns for a third year straight and you can be sure the Flora-Bama will get this party right when it returns June 5 to 7. One of the traditions nurtured and made strong by the Flora-Bama’s continued support is the promotion of the Gulf Coast music scene. The Shindig will offer a chance to not only enjoy those musicians, but a way to support them as well. The proceeds brought in by the crowds will go to the
Flora-Bama’s Gulf Coast Musicians’ Assistance Fund (GCMAF), which is intended to keep Gulf Coast music alive by sustaining its musicians in mind, body and spirit. It provides a way for GCMAF to partner with health providers and help cut the high cost of urgent medical care for its musicians. Even a simple, low-cost physical can result in early detection of problems. In 2014, headliner Billy Currington played on a huge stage in the sand, and while a huge stage hasn’t been decided on, some kind of stage will be in the sand because it is, after all, the Shindig in the Sand.
if you go WHAT: Shindig on the Sand WHEN: Friday, June 5 – Sunday, June 7; daily at 11 a.m. WHERE: Flora-Bama Lounge and Package Store COST: $5 daily admission WHO IT BENEFITS: Provides Gulf Coast musicians with access to healthcare FIND OUT MORE: 850-492-0611; FloraBama.com; info@florabama.com
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Dinner on a sheet pan By Jill Clair Gentry jillianclair@gmail.com
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h, how I love one-dish dinners. There is the all-powerful slow cooker, the Southern casserole and one-dish stovetop cooking, but I tried a new method recently that combines my love for cooking new dishes with my current need for simple recipes. There’s a whole cookbook about this concept called “Sheet Pan Suppers” (plus breakfasts, desserts and snacks) by Molly Gilbert, and I want it. My birthday is June 27; just saying. Just kidding. Anyway, this was a fun little experiment, and I absolutely love the peanut sauce everything is coated in. We’ve done this twice, and the second time we omitted the chicken and just made the broccoli — such a good, flavorful side dish. Also, we tried chunky peanut butter the second time and
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1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons creamy or chunky peanut butter 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1/4 cup warm water 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice 1 pound broccoli, cut up 4 to 6 thin-cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts or cutlets (1 to 1 1/2 pounds total)
Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil and mist it with cooking spray. Whisk together the brown sugar, peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, sriracha, vinegar, water and lime juice in a medium-size bowl until smooth. Set aside 1/4 cup of the peanut sauce for serving. Rub the broccoli and chicken with the remaining peanut sauce to thickly coat, and arrange them in a tight single layer on the prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until chicken is done. Broccoli will be well done and have crispy edges. Serve the chicken and broccoli hot from the oven with the reserved dipping sauce alongside. Recipe adapted from SplendidTable.com.
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Quick chicken and broccoli with spicy peanut sauce
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Sesame oil: I left it out of recipes for years, but I finally broke down and bought some at Publix (in the ethnic foods section) for like $4. Totally worth it. I use it all the time now. Sriracha: If you haven’t gotten on the sriracha bandwagon, it’s time. It’s at pretty much every grocery store, also on the ethnic/Asian aisle. Rice vinegar: Another ingredient I skipped or substituted for years. It’s inexpensive and easy to find, and again, we use it all the time now that we have it.
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t is for those looking to test their physical fitness. The annual Grandman Triathlon will be held in Fairhope at 7 a.m. May 30. The event, which goes to support Mobile Baykeeper, Gulf Coast Area Triathletes and Camp Rap-A-Hope is presented by Publix. The race begins with a one-third mile swim, continues with a 18-mile bike ride through Fairhope and ends with a 3.1-mile run along the Bay. Swimmers will jump, not dive, off the southside of Fairhope’s pier, swim approximately 200 yards south and then turn east toward the shore. Buoys will mark the course and kayaks will be patrolling to guide swimmers or offer support to those in distress. Racers will transition to their bikes in the area between the fountain and the pier, and then make an 18-mile loop by the bay and through the streets of Fairhope. Back at transition, bikers will dismount and begin the last leg of the triathlon, a 5K (3.1 mile) run.
if you go WHAT: Grandman Triathlon WHEN: Saturday, May 30, 7 a.m. WHERE: Downtown Fairhope COST: Registration fees vary FIND OUT MORE: TheGrandman.com More than 100 volunteers are needed for May 29 and 30 to set up the race course, conduct body marking, direct racer traffic, help with the post-race party and clean up after the event. Forms to become a volunteer can be found on the Grandman’s website. First timers are encouraged to attend the 6 p.m. workshop at Health and Fitness Expo Friday to speak with experienced racers on what to expect. Videos for first time racers can be found online.
did you know? The proceeds from the Grandman Triathlon benefit three local non-profit organizations: Mobile Baykeeper, The Gulf Coast Area Triathletes and Camp Rap-A-Hope.
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AIMING AND ANGLING
Gun buyers beware!
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hen it comes to purchasing a gun, I’ve found that the old adage “you get what you pay for,” oftentimes rings true. Therefore, whether you’re choosing a new or used gun, it’s very important that you keep a few things in mind to ensure that everything goes smoothly. Begin by doing your homework. Know what kind of gun that you need and choose the brand and caliber wisely. For instance, as tempting as it may be to purchase a “knockoff” or an imitation, it’s always best to stick with a known commodity not just for performance reasons but for resale purposes down the road. Research a fair market price by shopping around in local stores and online (you can compare paid values at GunBroker.com). When you are ready to buy, it’s crucial that you deal with a reputable dealer or individual that will stand behind the purchase. Be prepared to pay a fair price for a decent gun. Remember, if it’s too good to be true, then it probably is. If it’s a great gun at a super bargain price, it could easily be fake, stolen, broken or used in a crime. Taking the time to purchase the perfect gun will ensure many happy hunts for you and potentially become a family heirloom for many generations to come.
Do I need a license to own a gun?
Federal and state law does not require it. However, you will need to obtain a permit to carry a concealed handgun or a handgun in a vehicle (open or concealed) in the state of Alabama.
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The Gun Control Act states that the following individuals can not possess firearms: Visit ATF.gov for complete list.
• Anyone under indictment for a crime punishable more than one year in prison, convicted of a crime or a fugitive • A user of a controlled substance • Anyone who has been committed to a mental institution or deemed mentally defective • An illegal alien or anyone who has renounced U.S. citizenship • Anyone discharged from the military • Anyone who has a restraining order or convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor
did you know? You must be 18 years old to purchase a long gun (rifle or shotgun) and 21 years old to purchase a handgun in Alabama.
advice for gun sellers Thinking of selling a gun? Be sure to know the buyer!
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CHEW ON THIS
By Jill Clair Gentry
Jill
Love letter to Cosmo’s Sesame Seared Tuna Salad and Bar Cosmo's Restaurant ad 25753 Canal Ro Orange Beach, 36561 251-948-9663
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Dear Cosmo’s Sesame Seared Tuna Salad, I have never loved a salad as much as I love you. I live 45 minutes from Cosmo’s on a no-traffic day, but you’re worth the drive. Crunchy romaine lettuce, an abundance of dried cranberries, as many blue cheese crumbles as possible (the waiter brings out a bowl of them and adds as much as the diner requests) and toasted sunflower seeds all tossed in the most amazing soy vinaigrette and served with six ounces of seared, sesame-seed coated yellowfin tuna (always get it rare) and topped with cool-looking crispy glass noodles … Could a salad get any better than that? Not in my world. Recently, I drove down to Orange Beach to attend a bachelorette party, and I thought dinner was at Cosmo’s, so I dreamed about you for weeks. Turns out, we actually went to Cobalt (same ownership as Cosmo’s, so I was confused). Fortunately, Cobalt serves another interesting salad, the blackened tuna salad with candied pecans, goat cheese, orange segments and pickled vegetables tossed in a champagne citrus
vinaigrette. While it, too, was delicious, I left the Island still missing you. So I made another trip to Orange Beach a couple of weeks later to meet some friends for dinner and made sure we ate at Cosmo’s. Because that’s how great you are. Sesame Seared Tuna Salad, you are my favorite piece of food on the Island. I have never, and probably will never, order anything else at Cosmo’s. Except an appetizer of firecracker shrimp. But that’s another love letter.
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LIVE LOCAL MUSIC KARAOKE
Daphne Top of the Bay Friday and Sunday at 9 p.m. Fairhope American Legion Post 199 Tuesday and Thursday at 8 p.m. Gambino’s Italian Grill Fridays and Saturdays at 9 p.m. Foley American Legion Post 99 Friday at 7 p.m. Good Time Charley’s Tuesdays at 10 p.m. The Office Lounge Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Ft. Morgan Tacky Jacks Thursdays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Gulf Shores Behind the Pines Bar & Grill Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Mudbugs Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m. Pink Pony Pub every night at 8 p.m. Tacky Jacks Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Lillian Lillian’s Cafe and Coffee
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House Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Orange Beach Island Time Daiquiri Bar Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Live Bait every night at 8 p.m. Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. The Undertow Wednesday – Saturday at 9 p.m. Snapper’s Lounge Saturdays at 8 p.m. Robertsdale Buddy’s Lounge Friday and Saturday nights
at 6 p.m. Gulf Shores Tacky Jacks Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Orange Beach Happy Harbor the Mothership Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Island Time Daiquiri Bar Tuesdays with Brittany Bell at 9 p.m. Live Bait Sundays at 8 p.m. Perdido Key Flora-Bama Mondays at 6 p.m.
OPEN MIC
Daphne Moe’s Bar B Que Wednesdays at 10 p.m. Top of the Bay Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 9 p.m. Fairhope Ravenite Pizzeria Trivia Tuesdays, Sports Trivia Wednesdays Foley Good Time Charley’s everyday at 10 p.m. The Office Lounge Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Orange Beach Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Fairhope American Legion 199 open guitar jams Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. The Gumbo Shack Thursdays at 6 p.m. Old 27 Grill Bay Area Songwriter’s Association first and third Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Plow every other Tuesday Foley American Legion Post 99 Sunday at 6 p.m. The Office Lounge Tuesdays
TRIVIA
Craig Brayer Old 27 Grill Acoustic Punch with Brenda and Hollis Windmill Market Kyle and Karl / John Milham / Grayson Capps Foley Moe’s Original Bar B Que Christina Christian Duo Gulf Shores The Hangout The Hangout Music Festival 2015 LuLu’s JERI Orange Beach Baumhowers Alexa Burroughs Bimini Bobs Destiny Brown Tacky Jacks Scott Coehn Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Trig County Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Dale Drinkard Jr. / Greg Fells Duo Felix’s Fish Camp Blind Dog Mike
SATURDAY, MAY 16
Foley American Legion Post 99 Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Gulf Shores Tacky Jacks Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Orange Beach Bear Point Civic Association Thursdays at 7 p.m. Tacky Jacks Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Mondays at 7 p.m. Perdido Key Flora-Bama Monday through Friday 1-4 p.m.
Fairhope American Legion Post 199 Roger Fleshmam Old 27 Grill Hannah Wallace Windmill Market E2 Foley American Legion Post 99 Kat Gulf Shores The Hangout The Hangout Music Festival 2015 LuLu’s CoConut Radio Orange Beach Baumhowers Roger Plemons Bimini Bobs Sid Moore Tacky Jacks Jon Cowart / Marty McIntosh Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Trig County Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Brandon Bailey / Wes Loper Felix’s Fish Camp Grits N Pieces
FRIDAY, MAY 15
SUNDAY, MAY 17
BINGO Catch Dave Matthews Band at The Wharf on Saturday, June 2.
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Daphne Moe’s Original Bar B Que Unseen Evidence Fairhope American Legion Post 199
Fairhope Old 27 Grill Krissta Allen Foley Moe’s Original Bar B Que Nick Peraino
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LIVE LOCAL MUSIC Gulf Shores The Hangout The Hangout Music Festival 2015 Hogwild BBQ Destiny Brown LuLu’s Cadillac Attack Orange Beach Bimini Bobs Alexa Burroughs Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell Moe’s Original Bar B Que Josh Hoyer and The Shadowboxers Tacky Jacks Melissa Joiner Duo Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Grayson Capps Band Felix’s Fish Camp Jimmy Lumpkin
MONDAY, MAY 18
Spanish Fort Felix’s Fish Camp Bryant Gilley
TUESDAY, MAY 19
Foley Moe’s Original Bar B Que Eric Erdman and Adam Klein Gulf Shores LuLu’s Grits N Pieces Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Mobile Big Band Society Felix’s Fish Camp Grant Dunaway
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
Gulf Shores LuLu’s Jon Cowart Orange Beach Bimini Bobs Al and Kathy Spanish Fort Felix’s Fish Camp Chris Powell
THURSDAY, MAY 21
Gulf Shores LuLu’s Kyle and Karl Orange Beach Baumhower’s Destiny Brown Sunset Festival at The Wharf Brian Hill Tacky Jacks Alexa Burroughs Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Christina Christian Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant
Jeff Johnson Duo Felix’s Fish Camp Soulshine
FRIDAY, MAY 22
Daphne Moe’s Original Bar B Que Kelcy Mae Fairhope American Legion Post 199 Carole Backman Old 27 Grill Corey Rezner Windmill Market Sugarcane Jane / Rondale and Kit Katz Gulf Shores Bill’s by the Beach Chase Brown LuLu’s Adam Holt Orange Beach Amphitheater at The Wharf Widespread Panic Baumhowers Ronnie Presley Bimini Bobs Destiny Brown Tacky Jacks Bud Smith Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar The Grand Central Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Brittany Grimes / Lee Yankie Hellz Yeah Felix’s Fish Camp Rebecca Barry Duo
SATURDAY, MAY 23
Fairhope American Legion Post 199 Mitch Johnston Old 27 Grill The Budz Windmill Market Sharon Kay Moore Foley Moe’s Original Bar B Que Brigham Cason Gulf Shores LuLu’s Kyle and Karl Orange Beach Amphitheater at The Wharf The Beach Boys Baumhowers Jerry Powell Bimini Bobs Sid Moore Tacky Jacks Charlie Wilson Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar The Grand Central Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Corey Rezner / Rebecca Barry Trio Felix’s Fish Camp
The Modern Eldorados will perform at the Bluegill on Sunday, May 24.
Donnie and Bill
SUNDAY, MAY 24
Fairhope Old 27 Grill Lisa Zanghi Gulf Shores LuLu’s Crowned Jewlez Orange Beach Bimini Bobs Alexa Burroughs Cobalt Coffee, Black Tacky Jacks Jonesy Gambino Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant The Modern Eldorados Felix’s Fish Camp Bryant Gilley
MONDAY, MAY 25 Spanish Fort Felix’s Fish Camp Corey Rezner
TUESDAY, MAY 26
Gulf Shores LuLu’s The Relics Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Josh Ewing Felix’s Fish Camp Lee Yankie
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 Gulf Shores LuLu’s Webb Dalton Orange Beach Compleat Angler Destiny Brown Spanish Fort Felix’s Fish Camp Brandon and John
THURSDAY, MAY 28
Gulf Shores Bill’s by the Beach Chase Brown LuLu’s Lee Yankie Orange Beach Baumhower’s Destiny Brown Sunset Festival at The Wharf Modern El Dorados Tacky Jacks Marty McIntosh Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Rumor Mill Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Cary Laine Duo Felix’s Fish Camp Soulshine
FRIDAY, MAY 29
Daphne Moe’s Original Bar B Que Cat and the Truth Fairhope American Legion Post 199 Stephen Lee Veal Old 27 Grill Christina Christian Windmill Market Lisa Zanghi Gulf Shores Bill’s by the Beach Pale Moon Rising LuLu’s Sugarcane Jane Orange Beach Baumhowers Alexa Burroughs Bimini Bobs Strictly Isbell Moe’s Original Bar B Que Ryan Balthrop and Friends Tacky Jacks Scott Coehn Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Red Field
May 15 – June 4, 2015 Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Brittany Grimes / Les Hall Felix’s Fish Camp Grits N Pieces
SATURDAY, MAY 30
Fairhope American Legion Post 199 Roger Wheeler Windmill Market The Shifty Drifters Gulf Shores Bills by the Beach Lisa Zanghi LuLu’s Alvarado Road Show Orange Beach Baumhowers Christina Christian Bimini Bobs Charlie Wilson Tacky Jacks Mac Walter / Soul Food Junkies Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Whyte Capps Spanish Fort Felix’s Fish Camp Bobby and Jana
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SUNDAY, MAY 31
Fairhope Old 27 Grill The Sound Carpenters Gulf Shores LuLu’s Alvarado Road Show Orange Beach Bimini Bobs Alexa Burroughs Cobalt Coffee, Black Tacky Jacks Melissa Joiner Duo Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Fly By Radio Felix’s Fish Camp Brandon Bailey
TUESDAY, JUNE 2
Gulf Shores LuLu’s Rhythm Intervention Orange Beach Amphitheater at The Wharf Dave Matthews Band
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 Gulf Shores LuLu’s The Relics
THURSDAY, JUNE 4 Gulf Shores
LuLu’s Adam Holt
FRIDAY, JUNE 5
Fairhope Old 27 Grill Acoustic Punch with Brenda and Hollis Gulf Shores LuLu’s Kyle and Karl
ONGOING
Fairhope Bucky’s Birdcage Lounge at the Grand Hotel Adam Holt Piano Show every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. Gambino’s Italian Grill Dueling Pianos every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Gulf Shores LuLu’s Greg Brown every Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. LuLu’s Brent Burns every Monday at 4 p.m. The Hangout Lunchtime music with Gary, Mondays at 11 a.m. Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi every Monday night Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Tuesday – Saturday
Gulf Coast BUZZ n 21 Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey every Monday – Wednesday Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen every Thursday and Friday Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. every Saturday and Sunday Lillian Lillian’s Cafe Woody Street every Wednesday, Gary Story every Friday, Rhonda Hart and friends every Saturday and Ricky Rayburn every Sunday Robertsdale Magnolia Blossom Cafe live music every Friday night Silverhill The Porch live music every Saturday from 8 p.m. – midnight and Sunday from 4 – 7 p.m. Wales West Live Bluegrass / Gospel every Tuesday Spanish Fort Bluegill Restaurant Dale Drinkard Jr. every Friday and Sunday at 11 a.m. Bluegill Restaurant Ross +1 every Wednesday night
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TASTINGS
Steen:
taste-tested and approved by baboons Jon Robitaille
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recent email from the marketing body for all South African wines in the U.S. sparked my curiosity, and I decided to do a little research into the South African wine industry. After all, Pinotage is one of my favorite wines. In my research, ‘Steen’ continued popping up and I wondered how many people actually knew what it meant. Steen is a white wine grape variety originally from the Loire Valley of France and is the most widely planted variety in South Africa. You may know it as Chenin Blanc. It’s high acidity means it can be used to make everything from sparkling wines to well-balanced dessert wines. When drinking Chenin Blanvc or Steen, one should expect a fresh fruit and delicate floral aroma with a mass of fruit flavors including pineapple, guava, melon, apricot or apple. South Africa’s wine history dates back to 1655 when the Dutch planted the first vineyards just outside of Cape Town. Since then, wine style has evolved to combine the best of the old and new; bright, new world fruit is often
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40-year-old bush vines. The end of apartheid allowed winemakers to travel the world and learn modern winemaking techniques and with their new skills, winemakers have begun to craft a national identity with an emphasis on terroir-driven wines. Today South Africa is the eighth largest producer of wine globally while containing only 1.5 percent of the world’s vineyards. And as the South African wine industry flourishes, an unexpected consumer has found the vineyards an easy target for a tasty treat; often getting drunk on the fallen fruit fermented in the sun. Baboons are found in most parts of South Africa and now some winemakers are using the assistance of baboons in identifying better grapes. Baboons tend to select grapes at optimum ripeness with an uncanny ability to detect the correct degree of skin or pip greenness. They also steer away from grapes grown on vines infected with leaf-roll virus or those growing on blocks that had unbalanced acid and pH levels due to over-cropping. n
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(Stellenbosch) This lightly wooded Steen spent three months in European oak barrels and offers zesty citrus and vivacious tropical flavors combined with a soft, subtle and creamy oak spice. – Less than $20
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Memorial Car Show in Silverhill supports veterans By John Underwood john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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ive that old classic a new shine or just bring your walking shoes and your shades to check out the competition as the Gear Jammers Car Club hosts its annual Memorial Car Show on Saturday, May 30 in Town Park Square along Highway 104 and County Road 55 in Silverhill. If the weather cooperates, more than 200 cars from the 1920s all the way up to present day are expected to participate, said Frankie Kucera, who has coordinated the event since its beginning. After work on the Little Hall was completed in December with dedication ceremonies held in January, focus of this year’s fundraising will shift to raising funds to construct a memorial in Silverhill for local veterans. “We’re always looking to support a worthy cause,” Kucera said, “and years ago there used to be a war memorial in Silverhill. I’ve talked to several people asking whatever happened to that memorial and wanting to see something like that in Silverhill again, so we’re going to do what we can to make that happen.”
Silverhill Covenant Church will be providing early morning coffee and donuts for participants. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase on site. Pre-registration by May 20 costs $20. Show day registration will be held from 8 a.m. to noon. Cost is $25 for the first vehicle; $15 for a second or third vehicle. Judging begins at 11 a.m.
if you go WHAT: Memorial Car Show, hosted by the Gear Jammers Car Club WHEN: Saturday, May 30, 8 a.m. WHERE: Town Square, Silverhill COST: General admission is free. For participants, pre-registration by May 20 costs $20. Show day registration costs $25 for the first vehicle; $15 for second and third vehicles. WHO IT BENEFITS: Money raised will be used to construct a war memorial in Silverhill FIND OUT MORE: GearJammersCarClub.org; 251-945-5506; 251-215-9630
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