Gulf Coast Buzz (May 2 - 16, 2014)

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Hangout Fest sold out festival to attract 40,000

Go hog wild at Bike-O-Rama Waves of Wine splashes into Orange Beach MAY 2-15, 2014 Gulf Coast Newspapers

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Art in the Park celebrates its 42nd year

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Blessing.

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Helping others is the focus of Alan’s life.

We helped him get back to it.

Pastor Alan McBride suffered a major arm injury as he was unhitching a trailer from his car. “I heard a sound as loud as a rifle shot,” he said, “and felt paralyzing pain.” Nothing helped until he went to see an orthopedic surgeon. “My doctor explained that my bicep tendon was almost completely torn from the bone,” said Alan.

“He made things happen fast and performed surgery the very next day at South Baldwin. I received wonderful care and can use my arm with no limitations. I visit South Baldwin two or three times a week as a pastor and have been there several times as a patient. Everything I’ve experienced is A+. It’s a blessing in this community.” To learn more about surgical services at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center, visit SouthBaldwinRMC.com/SurgicalServices.

Alan McBride, D.D. Senior Pastor Orange Beach United Methodist Church

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Your guide to fun, food and entertainment

Motorcycles, a music festival, beach volleyball, wine, art and gumbo — what a fantastic couple of weeks we have ahead of us!

It’s the time of year when it’s finally starting to stay warm at night, but the days aren’t getting uncomfortable just yet. Spring breaks are over, and summer tourists haven’t arrived, but events, festivals, live music and outdoor activities are starting to fill our calendars. Take advantage of this gorgeous season and enjoy all Baldwin County and the surrounding areas have to offer.

Whether it’s attending a philanthropic event like the Mobile Heart Ball, enjoying art in downtown Foley at Art in the Park, treating yourself to some Italian ice on the way to the beach or just taking a walk around town with your family, it’s time to start making warmweather memories.

The Gulf Coast Buzz is your guide to these events and more — don’t forget to check out the beer, wine, boating, hunting, reading and family fun columns as well as our live music listings and puzzles.

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ABOUT THE COVER The Black Keys, a rock duo consisting of guitarist and lead vocalist Dan Auerbach (on the cover) and drummer Patrick Carney, played the Hangout Music Festival in 2011 before winning three Grammy awards later that year. In 2013, the duo won four Grammys. This year, The Black Keys are headlining the festival alongside Jack Johnson, Outkast and the Killers.

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COVER STORY Hangout Fest Festival to attract 40,000 in fifth year. 6

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Waves of Wine Wine down at this Orange Beach wine festival. 8

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Bike-O-Rama Go hog wild in Stockton. 9

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Destiny Brown Cathy Higgins Eric Mann Cliff McCollum John Mullen John Underwood Allison Woodham

Mobile Heart Ball A night out for your heart. 20

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LA Gumbo Festival Gumbo, wheew! 22

Scott Gentry Caroline Harris Kristin H. Roberson Capt. Mark Robinson Jon Robitaille Michelle Stancil

Art in the Park Foley fest celebrates its 42nd year. 29

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Local Live Music Baldwin County music listings. 26

DESIGN AND LAYOUT Paige Renka

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ACVA Collegiate Sand Volleyball National Championships Catch some of the action. 20

The Buzz on the Coast 14 Days, our comprehensive calendar. 15

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

Publisher Sudie Gambrell

WHERE TO GO

Culturally Speaking Theatre 98 presents “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” 21

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ALL ABOUT FOOD Chew On This Rita’s Italian Ice. 12

OUTDOORS Outdoors Bartram Canoe Trail. 10

Southern Grace Chef dinners Fisher’s brings New Orleans chefs. 14

Aiming and angling Pompano fishing. 11

Tastings Common beer misconceptions. 25 Would you drink a wine called black pine? 25

Between the pages Q&A with Greg Iles. 24

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By John Mullen jmullen@gulfcoastnewspapers.com In its fifth year, the Hangout Music and Arts Festival has gained national and international prominence in the festival world. Each year organizers seek to make it bigger and better.

Added amenities this year will include three beach accesses for festival-goers to take a dip in the Gulf of Mexico, a privilege extended to artists for the first time in 2013 and now available to everyone.

Well, almost everyone. The spots will be sponsor oases where ticket

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Headliners

Friday The Black Keys Saturday The Killers Sunday Jack Johnson, Outkast

WHAT: Hangout Music and Arts Festival WHEN: Thursday through Sunday, May 15–18 WHERE: Gulf Shores Public Beach COST: Three-day passes are sold out, but $40 passes for the Thursday kickoff party are still available WHO IT BENEFITS: $31 million economic impact MORE INFORMATION: info@HangoutMusicFest.com

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Lead Hangout organizer and promoter Shaul Zislin said the design of these areas would be posh and cost

up to $100,000 to stage.

“The whole idea is to create here on the beach, little areas that are like high-end resort type,” Zislin said.

Because of the ever-expanding footprint of the festival, Hangout organizers also received permission to sell 5,000 more tickets, making the total available now 40,000.

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Event includes wine, craft beer, humidors, hors d'oeuvres, cruise on the bay: buy tickets in advance for a great deal

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By John Mullen jmullen@gulfcoastnewspapers.com

WHAT: Waves of Wine: Orange Beach Wine Festival WHEN: Saturday, May 10, pouring starts at noon WHERE: Caribe Resort COST: $35 in advance, $55 day of event MORE INFORMATION: Call 251-923-2226 or visit WavesOfWine.com

You can pay $55 to sample 150 wines; eat great food from Cobalt, Cosmo’s, Sunset Cork Room and Cayman Grill; and enjoy live music and a leisure boat ride around Perdido Pass.

Or you can pay $35 for the same thing — if you buy a ticket before May 10.

The Waves of Wine event returns to Orange Beach on May 10 under the shade of a huge tent near Caribe Resort.

Other amenities will include craft beers, a humidor section, custom wine glass, custom wine bag, several local art vendors and special prices for select bottles of wine. Cobalt, Cosmo’s, Sunset Corkroom and Cayman Grill will provide

hors d’oeuvres, and cheese and bread selections will also be available in a designated area.

Every ticket holder is provided with a cruise around the bay during the event.

Local boats will be running all day at the docks of Caribe Resort and will take patrons for a tour of the bay islands. There will also be several yachts docked for guests to view.

Each year, organizers choose select brands from across the country to excite the various palates of guests. Guests will be able to roam through the large tents and meet winery representatives, sample their products and ask questions.

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WHERE TO GO photos by jessica jones

O.J. Cockrell attends Bike-ORama 17 at Bang “A” Lang’s Backwoods BBQ.

Whether you’re looking for everyday essentials, a special gift, the latest best-selling beach read, the perfect accessory or a fun night out, Pelican Place at Craft Farms offers a unique opportunity to find what truly suits you.

Go hog wild at Stockton Bike-O-Rama

By Cliff McCollum cmccollum@gulfcoastnewspapers.com

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hile some might associate a motorcycle rally with roughnecks and gangs, the Stockton Bike-O-Rama is anything but that, as motorcycle enthusiasts gather together Michael Smithwich, 10, eyes a vendor table full of wares at last year’s rally in Stockton.

for a weekend of bike games, contests, good music, great food and fun fellowship.

The event, sponsored by the Bay Minette Civic Club, will feature motorcycle related vendors with a variety of wares, and a Biker Church will also be set up for Sunday services for all to enjoy.

if you go WHEN: May 9–11 WHERE: Near Stockton. I-65 Exit 31, then 1 mile north on Highway 225.

WHO: Motorcyclists or motorcycle lovers.

COST: $10 per person (proceeds benefit the Bay Minette Civic Club Charity Fund) MORE INFORMATION: Contact the Bay Minette Civic Club at 251-978-9149 or visit bmcivicclub.com/bike-o-rama.html.

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By Caroline Harris Director, Wind and Water Learning Center in Orange Beach

s soon as spring arrives and the temperatures start warming, I search for nearby weekend destinations to explore. One nice place to visit during the shoulder seasons is the Bartram Canoe Trail, located in the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, which is the second largest river delta in the country.

Last October, I made the trip and drove north of Stockton to the French’s Lake Coastal Access Kiosk. From here, I launched my kayak and paddled with a friend to the Canal Island overnight floating platform. We saw more alligators than fellow paddlers on the water, but it only added to the excitement as the gators sneakily surfaced and then quickly submerged again. The Bartram Canoe Trail offers many day-use trails as well as overnight trails, which include either land-based or floating campsites.

Overall, the unique ecosystems and winding waterways are enjoyable to all outdoor enthusiasts. The cypress-tupelo swamps are always my favorite. Kayaks or canoes should be used to access most trails because of small creeks and shallow water depths.

Visit OutdoorAlabama.com for more information on the Bartram Canoe Trail.

No kayak? No problem

Rent a kayak from 5 Rivers Outfitters Rentals at 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center on your way to the Bartram Canoe Trail. 5 Rivers offers 2-day kayak rentals for $50 and will even secure the kayak to the roof of your car. Call 251-259-8531 for more information.

Did you know?

The Bartram Trail follows the route of 18th-century naturalist William Bartram. Bartram explored much of the territory that is now North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Tennessee.

In Alabama, the Bartram Canoe Trail is 200 miles long and offers kayakers and canoeists 13 different routes to choose from, including three routes with floating campsites.

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AIMING AND ANGLING

The feisty Pompano a coastal delight

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During the spring and fall, the Gulf of Mexico shoreline is teeming with schools of these silvery delicacies as they migrate along the coast.

Pompano prefer staying close to the second trough, where they can feed freely on small bait. The best gear for catching Pompano is light fishing tackle and live bait, but you can also have success with artificial bait.

Look for “Pompano jigs” at local tackle shops. These jigs have tiny hooks and a heavier pound fishing line that easily hooks into their tiny, razor-sharp mouths.

The jig’s swivel hook allows weight to be added and keeps the bait from tangling in rough surf.

Many fisherman claim that pound for pound, Pompano are the hardest fighting fish in the Gulf of Mexico and are fun to catch. The petite fish filets are mild and sweet, making them one of the most expensive pieces of fish you can buy.

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Rob and Debra Tarr recently moved their family to the Gulf Coast to open a Rita’s Italian Ice franchise. Rita’s serves Italian ice, frozen custard and specialty treats like Gelati (Italian ice between two layers of frozen custard), Blendini (combination of frozen custard and Italian ice blended with a variety of mix-ins), Misto (liquid custard blended with Italian ice), cream ice and milkshakes.

Tarr family relocates to Foley to open Rita’s Italian Ice

By Jill Clair Gentry Lifestyles editor jgentry@gulfcoastnewspapers.com Italian ice was created in Italy and popularized in Philadelphia, but Rob

and Debra Tarr think it's a perfect fit for the hot, humid weather of southern Alabama.

“We wanted to take the best product into the best area,” Rob says.

“Italian ice was born in the north, but

it belongs in the south.”

Just like Italian ice, the Tarr family lived in the Northeast, but always felt like they belonged on the Gulf Coast.

“We have been coming here for vacations for 10 years, and every year

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when we leave here, we are crying and wondering how we can make this our permanent home,” Debra says.

Rob, who worked for many years as a nuclear engineer for a company in Philadelphia, always wanted to own his own business.

“I commuted an hour each way and sat in a cubicle for 9 to 10 hours a day,” he says. “While I was sitting there, I would be daydreaming about how I could start a business.”

Enter Rita's — a fast-growing nationwide franchise with more than 600 locations. The Tarrs decided to open the first franchise of Rita's in Alabama.

“Rita's has such a superb product,” Rob says. “It is ranked No. 1 in Italian ice and frozen custard by Zagat. The reaction we've had so far has been a blessing. We've surpassed projections and are very optimistic about the future of Rita's in Alabama.”

The Tarrs are opening a second franchise in Fairhope at the end of June.

Grand opening

WHEN: May 9, 10 a.m.

WHERE: Rita’s of Foley, 2654 S. McKenzie St., Foley DETAILS: First 50 customers who bring something to donate to the Foley Intermediate Library get free Italian ice for a year REGULAR HOURS: Noon to 9 p.m. Monday – Friday; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Debra Tarr scoops a mango flavored Italian ice, one of Rita’s most popular flavors, for a customer on April 23. Rita’s is ranked No. 1 in Italian ice and frozen custard by Zagat.

What is Italian Ice? Italian ice, also known as water ice, is a sweetened frozen dessert made with fruit (Rita’s is made fresh daily with real fruit). It is not shaved ice that has been flavored, but rather is made from the same process as ice cream: freezing the ingredients while mixing them.

What is frozen custard?

Frozen custard is similar to ice cream, but is made with eggs in addition to cream and sugar. It contains at least 10 percent milkfat and 1.4 percent egg yolk solids. It is much more dense, creamy and smooth than ice cream and has no air pumped into the mix.

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Fisher's to bring

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By Jill Clair Gentry Lifestyles editor jgentry@gulfcoastnewspapers.com

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oodies, get ready — a dream lineup of renowned chefs are bringing their talents to Fisher's at Orange Beach Marina.

Southern Grace, a series of chef dinners, is bringing some of the biggest names in Southern food — New Orleans chefs John Besh, Donald Link, Tory McPhail, Sue Zemanick, Justin Devillier and John Currence — to Alabama's Gulf Coast.

"We're very blessed that these esteemed chefs with very busy schedules are willing to partner with a restaurant that's less than a year old, " says Fisher's owner Johnny Fisher.

Communal seating in Fisher's upstairs dining area will encourage conversation, and each evening promises fun and laughter with plenty of good eats, beginning at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception to meet and mingle with the chef.

A portion of the proceeds from each Southern Grace dinner support the Southern Foodways Alliance, a nonprof-

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Compiled by Allison Woodham Email calendar items to awoodham@gulfcoastnewspapers.com

Your guide to food, fun and entertainment friday, May 2 AVCA Collegiate Sand Volleyball Championship I May 2 – 4, Gulf Shores Public Beach I Free admission I AVCA.org; GulfShores.com; GulfCoastVolleyball.org

The 65th Annual Blessing of the Fleet will take place May 3–4 in Bayou La Batre.

Swap Shop Spring Flea Market I May 2 – 5, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; The 181 Market, County Road 32, Fairhope I Free admission I TheDragonflyEmporium.com; 251-591-7340; 251-928-2384 92 ZEW Brown Bag Lunch with Phoenix String Art Bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy the live music of Phoenix String Art with 92 ZEW on the outdoor patio.

I 11:30 a.m., Windmill Market I WindmillMartket.org; 251-990-8883; info@windmillmarket.org

30th Annual Pensacola Crawfish Festival One of the largest crawfish boils in the Southeast with more than 16,000 pounds of boiled crawfish.

I Noon – 11 p.m. May 2, 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. May 3,

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Bring a blanket, lawn chairs or even a picnic and enjoy the timeless musical of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Concessions available.

I May 2 and 3, 7:30 p.m.; Henry George Bluff, Fairhope Pier I Adults $20, children and students $10 I EasternShoreRep.com; 251-751-2935. Limited number of walk-up tickets are available.

saturday, May 3 Pirates Cove Wood Boat Festival More than 30 wood boats ranging from a Mayan dugout canoe to a 72-foot Mobile Bay Schooner are entered.

I May 3 and 4, Pirates Cove Marina and Restaurant I Free admission I PerdidoWoodBoat.org; 251-987-1547; Eileen@ perdidowoodboat.org

40th Annual Fiesta 5K and 10K Run/Walk Those who participate will receive free admission to the Pensacola Crawfish Festival.

I 7:30 a.m., 10K will begin at Pensacola State College, 5K will begin at Scott Street and 12th Avenue I PensacolaRunners.com; Fiesta@pensacolarunners. com Youth Fishing Rodeo Sponsored by the Loxley Optimist Club. Open to boys and girls ages 13 and under.

Participants must bring their own fishing gear.

There will be limited bait available. Awards and door prizes, lunch provided by the Optimist Club.

I 8 a.m. – noon, Dean Black Pond, Loxley I Free admission I 251-747-1698; 251-964-6719

Fiesta of Five Flags Pistol Championship Open to military and civilian shooters.

I 8 a.m. May 3 and 4, Pensacola Rifle and Pistol Club Range I FiestaofFiveFlags.org; 850-477-6127; shoot@ pensacolarifleandpistolclub.net Kayak for a Cure Benefits the American Cancer Society. Paddleboards, kayaks and canoes are welcome.

I 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Shoreline Park South in Gulf Breeze, Fla. I $40 in advance, $45 day of event; additional $10 for kayak rental I KayakForACure.org; K4ACPensacola@yahoo. com St. Benedict German Festival Fundraiser for St. Benedict Catholic School in Elberta. The event features a 5K, fun run,

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indoor rummage sale, bingo, carnival games, entertainment, German food and beer.

I 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; St. Benedict Catholic School, 12785 Illinois St., Elberta I Free admission, purchases at festival benefit the school I 251-986-8143 Full House Charity Run Participants will enjoy an escorted motorcycle ride passing by USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital in Mobile and the Ronald McDonald House before attending the end-of-event party in Spanish Fort. The party will feature live music, food, drinks, raffles, silent auction, door prizes and more. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House.

I 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Advanced Transmission, 10670 U.S. Highway 31, Spanish Fort I Riders: $20 in advance, $25 day of run; passengers: $15 in advance, $20 day of run I FullHousePokerRun.com;

lwilson@advanced-transmission.com Color Me Rad 5K Color Me Rad is a for-profit event that donates part of its proceeds to a local charity. The charity in Mobile is the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile.

I 9 a.m., Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds in Mobile I $50, register online at ColorMeRad.com I RMHCMobile.org; ColorMeRad.com; 251-694-6873 40th Annual Fiesta of Five Flags Pen Wheels Fishing Rodeo This event is designed especially for people with disabilities.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and a side dish or dessert to share.

I 9 a.m. – noon, Chester Jantz Catfish Pond in Walnut Hill I Free admission I FiestaofFiveFlags.org; 850-525-1424

Cookies for Kids Cancer Bake Sale and Baseball Classic Supporting childhood cancer research with baked goods, silent auction, raffle and baseball.

I 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Halliday Park, Bay Minette I 251-222-2626; thecookiemomsters@yahoo.com Battle at the Beach Open Karate Tournament Competitors will have the opportunity to participate in kata (forms), weapons, point sparring and semi-full contact.

I 10 a.m., Gulf Shores Middle School I Competitors: $50; spectators: $5 for adults, free for children under 5 I GulfCoastKarate.com; 251-233-9300; wheeleskarateacademy@gmail.com 65th Annual Blessing of the Fleet Enjoy a wide selection of family friendly activities throughout the weekend leading up to the actual blessing of the fleet, which will take place Sunday afternoon by the Rev. Thomas J. Rodi, Archbishop of Mobile.

I May 3 – 4, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, Bayou La Batre I Free admission I FleetBlessing.org; 251-824-2415; fleetblessing@aol.com Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Market The Art Market will feature original artwork by local and regional artists. Hands-on children’s art activities, live musical entertainment and concessions.

I 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Meyer Park, Gulf Shores I Free admission

“Love Worth Fighting For” with Kirk Cameron takes place May 3 at First Baptist Church in Fairhope.

I 251-223-3970; eloise.thomley@gmail.com

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10th Annual

GULF COAST

HOT AIR

BALLOON FESTIVAL Foley, Alabama

JUNE 13 & 14

Foley Sports Complex 18507 U.S. Hwy. 98 W. Foley, Alabama FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE

(From the Tanger Outlets)

FREE ADMISSION

Tethered Rides Live Entertainment Arts, Crafts & More

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the buzz on the coast Literacy Fun Day Games, jumpers, face painting and cake walks. Snow cones, drinks and pizza sold separately.

All proceeds benefit North Baldwin Literacy Council.

I 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Bay Minette Public Library I $5 for unlimited playing I CityofBayMinette.org/Library; 251-937-1112

MONDAY, May 5

Eighth Annual Kentucky Derby Party Derby hat contest, food, door prizes, derby jackpots and a silent auction. A portion of the proceeds benefit Youth Reach.

I 1 p.m. at Live Bait Too I $40 in advance I TreasuresoftheIsle.org; debralonza@kw.com

German-American Friendship Group Discussion and lunch. Last meeting until October 7.

I 11:45 a.m., Grand Hotel Marriott Resort I 251-928-4442; pellinat@bellsouth.net

Love Worth Fighting For with Kirk Cameron I 6 p.m.; First Baptist Church in Fairhope I General admission $20; reserved seats $35 I LoveWorthFightingFor.com 19th Annual North Baldwin Infirmary Foundation Gala I 6 p.m., John F. Rhodes Civic Center, Bay Minette I 251-580-1740 Commedia Del Arte Presents “The Visitor” A family-friendly adaptation of Larry Shue’s “The Foreigner.” A portion of the proceeds benefits the National Federation of the Blind.

I Prop and costume sale: 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., Doors: 7 p.m., Curtain: 7:30 p.m.; Loxley Civic Center I $10 in advance, $12 at the door, children (5 and under) free.

I CommediaDelArte.org; 251-510-0654; commediatroupe@gmail.com

May 2 - 15, 2014 Music and a Movie will take place at Foley’s Heritage Park May 16 as well as Heritage Park Marketplace.

Jane Craft Memorial Lanes Tournament Two lady best ball format with breakfast, lunch and prizes. Tournament benefits CARE House, Inc. and the American Cancer Society for Baldwin County.

I Craft Farms, Gulf Shores I 251-517-0151; scklein1979@gmail.com

TUESDAY, May 6 The South Alabama Baldwin Alumni Spring Fling Enjoy appetizers, music, cash bar and good company. The University of South Alabama Alumni Baldwin County Chapter scholarship recipient will also be announced.

I 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Wintzell’s at Eastern Shore Centre I 251-460-7084

WEDNESDAY, May 7 28th Annual Naval Aviation Symposium The three-day event held at the National Naval Aviation Museum will host a variety of activities highlighting the history and heritage of Naval Aviation, including a golf tournament, luncheon, banquet and panel sessions. Registration is requested for all symposium events, tickets required for luncheon and reception/banquet events.

I May 7 – 9, Event times vary.

I Free admission to symposium events and panel discussions I NavalAviationMuseum.org; 800-327-5002; 850-453-2389

THURSDAY, May 8 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde For details, see p. 21 Coastal Conservation Association Spring Fling Party Crawfish, beverages and entertainment for adults and children.

I 5:30 – 9 p.m.; Springhill Swim Club, Mobile I $35 single, $45 family I 251-345-0289; palmer_whiting@ml.com Mobile Heart Ball For details, see p. 20 An Evening with Peyton Manning Enjoy an evening with Peyton Manning including dinner, discussion and Q&A by Mobile leaders.

Following his keynote speech, Peyton Manning will answer questions from Mobile-area representatives Quin Hillyer and David Morris.

I 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Mobile Convention Center I 251-661-1649; tommy_wasden@mobilechristian.org

FRIDAY, May 9 Bike-O-Rama For details, see p. 9 LA Gumbo Festival For details, see p. 22

National Public Gardens Day A day of celebration to raise awareness of America’s public gardens.

I Bellingrath Gardens, Theodore I Bellingrath.org; 251-973-2217 AHSAA Regional Softball Championship Forty-eight Alabama High School teams from six divisions compete to advance to the championship game in Montgomery.

I May 9 – 10, Gulf Shores Sportsplex I 334-263-6994; wgilliland@ahsaa.com South Baldwin Regional Medical Center Inaugural Golf Tournament Join South Baldwin Regional Medical Center for a four-person scramble, plus lunch, prizes and awards to benefit the American Heart Association.

I Noon – 6 p.m.; Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club, Gulf Shores I $500 per four-person team or $125 for single player. Sponsor opportunities available.

I SouthBaldwinRMC.com/golf; 251-949-3562; Kim_neal@chs.net Willie Sugarcapps at Southern Napa I 8 p.m.; live on the lawn at Southern Napa, Daphne I VIP $75, pre-purchase $20;

May 2 - 15, 2014 $25 at the door I SouthernNapa.com; 251-375-2800

SATURDAY, May 10 The Stray Love Foundation Estate Sale Raises funds to help with rescues.

Furniture, antiques, sports equipment, household items.

I 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Magnolia Springs Community Hall I StrayLoveFoundation.com; info@straylovefoundation.com Hurricane Taekwondo Championships I 9 a.m.; Orange Beach Conference Center, The Wharf I 251-979-3360; Gulfcoast.tkd@gmail.com “Heels for Backpack Meals” Ladies Bazaar A day of women encouraging women, shopping in a ladies’ boutique, bake sale, free haircuts, free manicures and ministry resource information tables available for women and children in need. All proceeds to benefit the backpack program.

I 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Liberty Church, Foley I Free admission I 251-943-7100; 251-752-5445 Live Oaks Art Festival This year will feature live music all day, arts and crafts vendors, a car show, children’s activities, local cuisine and more.

I 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; downtown Pascagoula, Miss.

I Free admission I LiveOakArtsFest.blogspot.com; 228-938-6604; loaf.pascagoula@gmail.com Art in the Park For details, see p. 29 Waves of Wine For details, see p. 8 Southern Napa’s 99 Bottles of Beer on the Lawn I 1 – 5 p.m. (5K Beer Run

GulfCoastNewsToday.com at noon); Southern Napa, 2304 Main Street, Daphne I $30; includes commemorative tasting glass, entry to festival and sampling of 99 beers I SouthernNapa.com; 251-375-2800

SUNDAY, May 11 Mother’s Day Brunch at Perdido Beach Resort I 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Perdido Beach Resort, Orange Beach I $15.95 per adult in Cafe Palm Breeze, $22.95 per adult in Voyagers Restaurant I PerdidoBeachResort.com; 251-981-9811; info@perdidobeachresort.com Mother’s Day Concert at Bellingrath Gardens Free concert with admission to the gardens. Bring chairs and a picnic supper. Table reservations are available.

I 4 p.m., Bellingrath Gardens and Home, Theodore I Adults $6, Children 5-12 $3, Children 4 and under free I Bellingrath.org; 251-973-2217

MONDAY, May 12 Gulf Coast Tiger Trek Auburn University Head Coach Gus Malzahn scheduled to speak.

Proceeds from tickets go toward

scholarships for Baldwin County students attending Auburn University.

I 5 p.m.; Mobile Convention Center I Adults $45, Children 12 and under $25, reserved table for 8 $350, corporate sponsored table for 8 $500 I 251-626-3209; 251-981-1508

WEDNESDAY, May 14 Orange Beach Billfish Classic I May 14 – 18, The Wharf I GulfCoastTripleCrown.com; 251-224-1000; chris@cmmmarinas.com

THURSDAY, May 15 Historical River Boat Tour Upon returning to the Weeks Bay launch, refreshments will be served in the Tonsmeire Center. Sponsored

by Magnolia Springs Garden Club.

Rain date will May 23.

I May 15 and 16; Weeks Bay Estuary I $30, limited number available I 251-955-1518; 251-965-7139; revahinson2@gmail.com

FRIDAY, May 16 Heritage Park Marketplace and Music and a Movie I 4 p.m.; Foley’s Heritage Park I Free admission I 251-943-1300; VisitFoley.org;

“Heels for Backpack Meals” Ladies Bazaar will take place in Foley May 10.

Gulf Coast BUZZ n 19 lhula@cityoffoley.org Baldwin County Youth Orchestra Spring Concert, “Video Game Music” Will include music from video games like Halo, Civilization, Legend of Zelda and others.

I 7 p.m.; Fairhope Civic Center I Free admission I BCYOrchestra.com; 251-979-6834 Hangout Music Festival For details, see p. 6

SATURDAY, May 17 Delta Rendezvous Proceeds benefit Alabama Hunger Relief. Enjoy a day of fishing tournaments, archery tournaments and free demonstrations by a blacksmith, potter, duck call maker, broomstick maker and more.

I All-day; Live Oak Landing I One can of food per person I AlabamaHungerRelief.com; 251-937-4344 NAMI Walk Walk to raise funds and awareness for those affected by mental illness.

I 8 a.m. – noon; Spring Hill College, Mobile I Free admission, but those that raise at least $100 receive a free T-shirt.

I Nami.org; 251-709-3044; namimobile1@gmail.com Haven Resale Shop’s Spring Yard Sale Call for inquiries on donations accepted and how to volunteer.

I 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Haven Resale Shop I Free admission I HavenforAnimals.org; 251-929-1911; heatbonn@gmail.com Kellie Pickler I 8 p.m.; Wind Creek Casino Amphitheatre I $10-50, depending on seat I WindcreekAtmore.com; Ticketmaster.com

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two event options

Watch sand volleyball players battle for championship Sand volleyball is quickly growing in popularity, and Gulf Shores is hosting one of the sport’s biggest events.

May 2–4, Gulf Shores Public Beach will be the site of the American Volleyball Coaches Association’s (AVCA) Collegiate Sand Volleyball National Championships, and locals and beach visitors alike are invited to watch the matches for free.

Beth Gendler, vice president of sales for the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

if you go WHAT: ACVA Collegiate Sand Volleyball National Championships WHEN: May 2–4 WHERE: Gulf Shores Public Beach COST: Free admission MORE INFORMATION: AVCA.org; GulfCoastVolleyball.org; GulfShores.com

Sports Commission, said the courts will stretch along the beach “as far as the eye can see.” An expanded “Volleyball Village,” complete with food, drinks and sports-related vendors, will accompany the tournament. Additionally, CBS Sports is set to capture the action throughout the weekend and will air the AVCA championships at a later date.

In conjunction with the AVCA event, the Gulf Coast Region of USA Volleyball will host a Junior Club and Open Division Beach Volleyball Tournament that will hit the beach on Saturday and Sunday, and an adult tournament will take place on Saturday. These club teams are comprised of athletes who aspire to reach an elite Olympic level.

Spectators are encouraged to cheer on these youth and adult athletes as they battle it out to win the series title.

Mobile Heart Ball: a night out that's good for your heart

By Eric Mann emann@gulfcoastnewspapers.com

T

he annual Mobile Heart Ball celebrates the work, mission and lives saved through donations to the American Heart Association.

Last year, funds raised by the nationwide Heart Ball campaign helped the American Heart Association fund more than $123 million in research and programs around the country.

This year, the Mobile event’s organizers will honor Springhill Medical Center CEO Jeff St. Clair and Pediat-

ric Cardiologist Dr. Lynn Batten for their work in advancing heart health.

Two-year-old Robert Faulkner, a heart surgery survivor, will also be honored as the year’s “Face of Heart” award recipient.

St. Clair and the Springhill Medical team raised more than $60,000 during the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk at the University of South Alabama in October. Batten is recognized as a leading pediatric cardiologist in the Mobile area, who diagnoses and treats heart conditions in children, including heart disease and congenital heart defects.

if you go WHAT: The 2014 Mobile Heart Ball WHEN: Thursday, May 8 from 6–9:30 p.m.

WHERE: 5 Rivers Delta Hall, Spanish Fort WHY: To raise funds for the American Heart Association TICKETS: $100 per person or $1,000 per table of eight; to purchase email whitney. golden@heart.org or call 228-604-5316 MORE INFORMATION: To register, donate or volunteer visit MobileHeartBall.AHAEvents.org

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culturally speaking Theatre 98 presents

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

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heatre 98’s production of a new version of Robert Louis Stevenson's “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” written by Jeffrey Hatcher and directed by Jonne Thornton, takes the story in unexpected directions.

Idealistic young Dr. Jekyll has discovered a way to separate out his subconscious dark impulses, but there turns out to be a heavy price.

Evil Mr. Hyde, his alter-ego, is played by four different actors, male and female.

This play, with its erotically charged love story, asks us whether good and evil can be divisible — or whether they are more intermingled than we like to think. The staging is intensely theatrical, with 19th century London created by special lighting and sound effects, music, projections and Becky Thornton’s impeccable costumes.

This show is not suitable for children younger than highschool age.

submitted / matt gates

From left, Jack Stieber as the police officer, Tom Godfrey as Mr. Enfield, Lia Frederick as Mrs. Poole, Hall Knox as Dr. Lanyon, Ryan Peacock as Dr. Jekyll and Heather Delker as Mr. Utterson.

if you go WHAT: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde WHERE: Theatre 98, Fairhope WHEN: May 8–11 and May 14–18; Sunday shows at 2:30 p.m. and all others at 8 p.m.

COST: Adults $18, students $12; available on Theatre98.org from April 28 and at the box office (251-928-4366) from May 5

City of Orange Beach Wind and Water Learning Center hosts ongoing

Intro to Kayaking Classes All Equipment Provided, $65 per person for 4 hour class.

For more information, visit www.windandwaterlearning.com or call 251-981-6020

Cast:

Ryan Peacock: Dr. Jekyll Amanda Reynolds: Elizabeth Chuck Kraper: Hyde 1 and more Jini Cucci: Maid, Hyde 2 and more Susan Ames: Hyde 3 and more Heather Delker: Hyde 4, Utterson, Sanderson and more Tom Godfrey: Enfield and more Lia Frederick: Poole and more Hal Knox: Lanyon and more Jack Stieber: Carew, Inspector and more

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WHERE TO GO

Gumbo!

Wheeeeeewwww!

Gumbo masters compete for title of best gumbo at LA Gumbo Festival

By John Mullen jmullen@gulfcoastnewspapers.com

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f you like gumbo and you like competition and you like live music and being outdoors in the spring and mom — who doesn’t like mom? — then you’re likely to like the LA Gumbo Fest.

LA stands for two things, Lower Alabama and Louisiana, and the two will battle for the title of best gumbo.

The festival is the creation of Restaurateur Bob Baumhower, the famed owner of several restaurant brands under the tent of Aloha Hospitality, and Louisiana Chef John Folse.

The competition will be fierce, resulting in some delicious gumbo.

“Bragging rights are a big deal in these parts, and that goes for chefs, too,” Baumhower said.

The festival also offers arts and crafts vendors and live music.

if you go WHAT: LA Gumbo Festival WHERE: The Wharf in Orange Beach WHEN: Friday, May 9 – Sunday, May 11 COST: Contestants: $100 entry fee; Attendees: gumbo tasting tickets available for $2 each or $15 for a book of 20 tickets. Each ticket is redeemable for a cup of gumbo.

WEBSITE: www.gumboforlife.com

Visit www.gumboforlife.com for rules and regulations for competitors and complete event details.

Photos by John Mullen

Raine LeBourgeois offers gumbo to passersby.

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Gulf Coast BUZZ n 23 Charlie Collins and Danny Martin stir their rouxs.

Brad Gilstrap adds ingredients to his pot of gumbo.

Amy Shepard and Lauren Sloggon hold up their Gumbo Festival T-shirts.

Gale Matherine stirs a huge pot of gumbo.

Sunday, May 11 is Mother’s Day. Visit the LA Gumbo Festival Facebook page to join the Mama’s Cookin’ Contest. Send a picture of your Mama and share why her cookin’ is the best in LA. One lucky Mama with the most likes will win a three-day stay in the Turquoise Condominium in Orange Beach, a cooking lesson with famous chefs, restaurant gift cards and a spa package.

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Q&A

May 2 - 15, 2014 Tell Cliff what you are reading at cmccollum@gulfcoastnewspapers.com

with Greg Iles, author of “Natchez Burning”

Greg Iles’ new thriller, “Natchez Burning,” recently hit bookshelves, and as Iles comes to Fairhope’s Page and Palette for a book signing May 4, he took time to have an interview with us about his new bewitching page-turner.

For the complete interview, visit GulfCoastNewsToday.com.

Cliff McCollum: How much of the book is based on the actual history of Civil Rights-era Mississippi?

Greg Iles: The motives that formed the background of the book were based on actual FBI cold cases that really happened.

Most of them weren’t very far from where I grew up on the border of Mississippi near Louisiana, but growing up I never knew about them — white people kind of lived in a protective bubble back then.

CM: But there are things you remember?

GI: Oh, sure. There were things I was ignorant of, but the biggest Ku Klux Klan meeting in the United States took place

in Liberty Park, just a short walk from our house. My father walked me down the road and there were men, women and children all dressed in white. Even the horses had Klan robes. My father didn’t agree with their views, but he knew it would be important I saw what was going on, saw what would become history.

CM: What would you say to readers who might be leery of a book that brings up the violence and hatred of Civil Rights Mississippi?

GI: If I want to say anything, so much attention is coming to it because of the Civil Rights angle. It’s still very much a thriller, but the background very much is woven through events that represent that era. People are going to think they don’t want to read this because of the horrible things associated with that era, but there can be good to come out of that darkness.

Book signing at Page & Palette May 4. Tickets are $5 and can be used as a coupon toward the purchase of the book.

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Would you drink a wine called Black Pine?

Jon Robitaille Beer/Wine Specialist Cain’s Piggly Wiggly

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It’s been 10 years since the movie “Sideways” brought Pinot Noir to the forefront and became the wine of choice for many. Before that, this noble grape was just another misunderstood varietal associated primarily as a blending grape in Burgundy wine.

The name is derived from the French words pinot (pine) and noir (black) because the fruit is tightly clustered in the shape of pine cones.

Pinot Noir prefers a cool climate indicative of its homeland, Burgundy.

Oregon’s Willamette Valley, being on the same parallel as Burgundy, also produces an exceptional Pinot Noir, as does the Pacific coast of California.

Pinot Noir is the perfect varietal to help you understand acidity and aromatics in red wine. When young, red fruit aromas such as raspberry or strawberry shine through, and as it matures, Pinot Noir exhibits a mushroomy earthiness.

Pinot Noir is the ultimate food wine and goes well with leaner meats like veal, chicken, turkey or pork. It also pairs nicely with smoked meats.

Meiomi 2012 Pinot Noir

I Blend of grapes from Monterey, Santa Barbara and Sonoma counties of California I Deep, rich garnet in color I Aromas of ripe berries, fresh cranberry, candy apple and malted vanilla I Layered with a slight earthiness and a sweet oak on the finish

Bridgeview’s 2011 Blue Moon Oregon Pinot Noir

I Dark stone fruit aromas with some notes of cedar I Flavors of licorice and black currants I This wine is great up front and has well rounded tannins, giving it a structured balance

Anthony and Dominic 2012 Napa Valley Pinot Noir I The flavor profile is fruit driven with berry and spice accents, a medium body, soft tannins and a satisfying finish I 93.5 percent Pinot Noir, 6.5 percent Syrah I Eight months in new French and second vintage American oak barrels

“I don't like dark beers” Misconceptions about beer, part 1

By Scott Gentry

Scott Ge nt

Of all the comments I’ve ever heard about beer, this one is the most telling. If you ever make a sweeping generalization about anything to the tune of this statement, you are admitting that you just haven’t given it a fair shake. The common misconception is that dark beers are all mouth-puckeringly bitter, sit-like-a-brick heavy and unappetizing in appearance. Let me share with you a few styles of dark beer that may change that perception.

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In the next issue:

“I don’t like hoppy beers:” Misconceptions about beer, part 2

Stouts

Guiness is the one with which you’re likely most familiar.

Yes, it is black and has a thick, creamy mouthfeel. No, it will not fill you up like you just ate Thanksgiving dinner. The low alcohol content and lack of calories (fewer calories than Budweiser) make this a fantastic session beer. Make sure to get this beer on tap. Just say no to cans or bottles.

Brown Ales

This style is a good introduction to a beer that isn’t yellow and watery. Brown ales feature a mild, malty sweetness and only the slightest hoppy bitterness. Good examples of brown ales are Newcastle or Clown Shoes’ Brown Angel.

Porters

This style is the grandfather of the stout.

Typically, porters have a light mouthfeel and a pronounced malty flavor. A good example of this style is Back Forty’s Kudzu Porter.

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live local music Karaoke

Gulf Shores

Daphne

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

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

The Office Lounge every Wednesday at 8 p.m.

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

Mudbugs Pink Pony Pub every night at 9 p.m.

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

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

Open Mic

Live Bait every Sunday at 8 p.m.

Fairhope

Perdido Key

The Gumbo Shack every Thursday at 6 p.m.

Flora-Bama every Monday at 6 p.m.

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

Trivia

Island Times Daiquiri Bar every Thursday at 8 p.m.

Live Bait every night at 8 p.m.

Gulf Shores

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

Perdido Key

Orange Beach

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

Happy Harbor the Mothership Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Orange Beach

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Daphne

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

The Wild Feathers will perform at The Hangout May 10.

Fairhope Fairhope Brewing Company every Thursday Ravenite Pizzeria Live Trivia every Tuesday, Live Sports Trivia every Wednesday

Foley Good Time Charleys at 10 p.m.

Friday, May 2 Fairhope

Windmill Market Phoenix String Art/The Excelsior Band Old 27 Grill Tyler Champion

Gulf Shores The Hangout The Oneders/ Foxy Iguanas LuLu’s Meachun Motor Company featuring Rebecca Barry Tacky Jacks Soul Food Junkies

Orange Beach

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Live Bait Mojiles Pleasure Island Tiki Bar Josh Kesling Happy Harbor Mississippi Shakedown

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live local music Saturday, May 3 Fairhope

The Hangout Category 4/ Ellux Furor Big O’s Logan and Jennifer Sunset Cork Room Lisa Christian

Windmill Market Michael Tilley Old 27 Grill Christina Christian

WEDnesday, may 7

Daphne

Top of the Bay Splendid Chaos

Gulf Shores The Hangout The Unlikely Candidates / Oak and Ash LuLu’s Shawna P Tacky Jacks Tommy Morse

Orange Beach Live Bait Mojiles Pleasure Island Tiki Bar Kelly West Happy Harbor Tips for Lucy

Sunday, May 4 Fairhope

Old 27 Grill Melissa Joiner

Gulf Shores The Hangout Tribe Zion/ The Perry Wall LuLu’s Lee Yankie Tacky Jacks Three Bean Soup

MONday, may 5 Daphne

Moe’s Original Bar B Que

Gulf Shores LuLus The Groovinaters The Hangout The Investment/ Ellux Furor Big O’s Chase Brown

TUEsday, may 6 Daphne

Moe’s Original Bar B Que

Gulf Shores LuLu’s Joey Arata

Answers:

Puzzles on page 30

Gulf Coast BUZZ n 27 Catch Chase Brown on Monday nights at Big O’s and with Destiny Brown on May 18 at Hog Wild.

Daphne

Moe’s Original Bar B Que

Gulf Shores LuLu’s Kyle & Karl The Hangout Rhythm Intervention/ DJ SREMBA

Orange Beach Pleasure Island Tiki Bar Johnny Barbado Happy Harbor Christina Christian Baumhower’s Tony Bower Bimini Bob’s Greg Brown The Compleat Angler Jay Williams

THUrsday, may 8 Daphne

Moe’s Original Bar B Que

Gulf Shores LuLu’s Adam Holt The Hangout Cornbred/ Adam Holt Band Papa Rocco’s Logan Spicer and Mark LaBorde

Orange Beach Tacky Jacks The Whyte Caps Island Times Daiquiri Bar Sam Glass Band Live Bait Hillcrest Pleasure Island Tiki Bar Hannah Wallace Happy Harbor Destiny Brown Baumhower’s Justin Forbes Bimini Bob’s Ric McArthur Compleat Angler Greg Brown

FRIday, may 9 Daphne

Moe’s Original Bar B Que Hotel Oscar

Fairhope Big Daddy’s Grill Lisa Christian Windmill Market Rebecca Barry/ Hannah Wallace Old 27 Grill Them Again

Foley

Tacky Jacks The Soulfood Junkies Island Times Daiquiri Bar Rhythm Intervention Live Bait Hillcrest Pleasure Island Tiki Bar Josh Kesling Happy Harbor John Davis Trio Baumhower’s Double D Bimini Bob’s Greg Brown Compleat Angler Al and Kathy

The Office Lounge People’s Friends

SATurday, may 10

Gulf Shores

Moe’s Original Bar B Que Braxton Beam/ Yellowhammer Productions Top of the Bay Redfield

LuLu’s Alvarado Road Show The Hangout The Oneders/ Foxy Iguanas Tacky Jacks Charlie and Mel

Orange Beach

Daphne

Fairhope Big Daddy’s Grill Greg Brown

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Blackberry Smoke will be performing at The Hangout Festival on Sunday, May 18.

Windmill Market Mitch Johnston Old 27 Grill Mitch Johnston

Foley The Office Lounge DJ Strummer

Gulf Shores LuLu’s Alvarado Road Show The Hangout The Wild Feathers Tacky Jacks Pale Moon Rising

Orange Beach Tacky Jacks Charlie Wilson Duo/ Mickey Springston Duo Island Times Daiquiri Bar Preachin’ to the Choir Live Bait Hillcrest Pleasure Island Tiki Bar Hot Sands 2.0 Baumhower’s Tyler Champion Bimini Bob’s Mike Eagen Compleat Angler Destiny Brown

SUNday, may 11 Daphne

Moe’s Original Bar B Que

Fairhope Big Daddy’s Grill The Budz Windmill Market Alison Prichard Old 27 Grill Lisa Zanghi

Gulf Shores

WEDnesday, may 14

Old 27 Grill The Leavin Brothers

Daphne

Gulf Shores

Moe’s Original Bar B Que

LuLu’s The Nashville Gang The Hangout The 2014 Hangout Music Festival Tacky Jacks Ben Massey

Gulf Shores LuLu’s Cool Rayz

Orange Beach Pleasure Island Tiki Bar Johnny Barbado Happy Harbor Chris Bryant Baumhower’s Tony Bower Bimini Bob’s Greg Brown The Compleat Angler Jay Williams

THUrsday, may 15

LuLu’s Sugarcane Jane The Hangout Rhythm Intervention Tacky Jacks Chase Brown

Daphne

Orange Beach

Gulf Shores

Tacky Jacks David Jones/ Damien Lamb Island Times Daiquiri Bar Destiny Brown Pleasure Island Tiki Bar Sarah Percy

LuLu’s Jon Cowart Papa Rocco’s Logan Spicer and Mark LaBorde The Hangout The 2014 Hangout Music Festival Kickoff Party

Moe’s Original Bar B Que The Stereo Dogs/Clark Shaw Jazz Band

Orange Beach

Orange Beach

SATurday, may 17

Orange Beach

Atmore

Wind Creek Casino Kellie Pickler

Daphne Moe’s Original Bar B Que Emily Stuckey/Yellowhammer Productions Top of the Bay Lynam

TUEsday, may 13

FRIday, may 16 Daphne

Orange Beach

Big Daddy’s Grill Moe’s Original Bar B Que

Moe’s Original Bar B Que Big Muddy

Gulf Shores

Fairhope

LuLu’s Brent Burns Big O’s Logan and Jennifer Sunset Cork Room Lisa Christian

Big Daddy’s Grill Lisa Christian Windmill Market The Excelsior Band/Southern Star

Tacky Jacks Lee Yankie Duo Island Times Daiquiri Bar Turbo Crab Live Bait Whiskey Kiss Pleasure Island Tiki Bar Kelly West

Big Daddy’s Grill Moe’s Original Bar B Que

Gulf Shores

Daphne

Daphne

Moe’s Original Bar B Que

LuLu’s Jimmy Lumpkin Big O’s Chase Brown

Daphne

SUNday, may 18

Tacky Jacks The Groovenators Island Times Daiquiri Bar Jay Williams Live Bait Whiskey Kiss Pleasure Island Tiki Bar Josh Kesling Happy Harbor Jagi Baumhower’s Double D Bimini Bob’s Greg Brown Compleat Angler Tyler Champion

Tacky Jacks The Adam Holt Duo Live Bait Whiskey Kiss Pleasure Island Tiki Bar Hannah Wallace Happy Harbor Corey Rezner Baumhower’s Justin Forbes Bimini Bob’s Ric McArthur Compleat Angler Jay Williams

MONday, may 12

Happy Harbor Whyte Caps Baumhower’s Tyler Champion Bimini Bob’s Jerry Powell Compleat Angler Destiny Brown

Fairhope

Fairhope Windmill Market Bruce Jones Old 27 Grill Melissa Joiner

Gulf Shores LuLu’s Delta Reign The Hangout The 2014 Hangout Music Festival Tacky Jacks Them Again Hog Wild Chase Brown and Destiny Brown Tacky Jacks Hot Sands 2.0/ Jimmy Lee Hanaford Island Times Daiquiri Bar Mason Henderson Pleasure Island Tiki Bar Sarah Percy

Big Daddy’s Grill Bust Windmill Market Jimmy Lumpkin Old 27 Grill The Modern Eldorados

MON 5.19

Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores

LuLu’s The Nashville Gang The Hangout The 2014 Hangout Music Festival Tacky Jacks Chris-n-Chico

LuLu’s Brent Burns Big O’s Chase Brown

Robertsdale

Daphne

Moe’s Original Bar B Que

ONGOING

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.

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WHERE TO GO

s e t a r b cele r a e y d 42n

By Destiny Brown dbrown@gulfcoastnewspapers.com

P

aul Duncan, artist and board member of the Foley Performing Arts Center, brought the idea of Art in the Park to the quaint town of Foley in 1972.

“Back when Art in the Park first began, the arts center was not very old,” said Linda Conier, chairman of the Foley Performing Arts Center. “In the beginning, it was for people who lived locally. We sent out applications to the show, people would come and pick a spot, set up and we would go with the show.”

The event eventually reached the ears of artists in the surround-

ing area.

“Over the years it grew and grew,” Conier said. “Sometime in the early 90’s, we switched over to a juried show and we didn’t take just anyone. We then had categories, and when we filled those categories we had a waiting list.”

The event has always taken place under the prominent oak trees in John B. Foley park.

“We have continued to be a smaller show, but a quality show,” Conier said. “We try to limit the number of different types of exhibitors so the people who shop can get a good look at the variety of things.

With all of the high-quality vendors, it should be a terrific show.”

if you go WHAT: 42nd Annual Art in the Park WHEN: May 10–11, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

WHERE: Heritage Park, downtown Foley COST: Free admission MORE INFORMATION: 251-943-4381

30 n Gulf Coast BUZZ

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puzzles

“I don’t mind going out with older men as long as they have __ __ __ __ __ cars!”

See page 27 for answers.

May 2 - 15, 2014

May 2 - 15, 2014

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