Gulf Coast Buzz (Jan. 2 –15, 2015)

Welcome Snowbirds!Events for our northern visitors

Restaurant review:Rosie’s Grill

Battleship park celebrates 50 years

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JAN. 2 – 15In-depth Baldwin County calendar

and live music listings in every issue!

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

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

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

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

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

We’ve started off the year with numerous events all around us. My New Year’s Resolution doesn’t sound so tough anymore.

Gulf Coast Buzz editor

Welcome Snowbirds!Events for our northern visitors

Restaurant review:Rosie’s Grill

Battleship park celebrates 50 years

Vol. 1 Issue 18

JAN. 2 – 15, 2015Gulf CoASt MedIA

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Foley’s Centennial

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JAN. 2 – 15In-depth Baldwin County calendar

and live music listings in every issue!

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Letter from the editor

Your guide to fun, food and entertainment on the Gulf Coast.Publishes the first and third friday of each month.

Look for our next issue Friday, Jan. 16.

Look for us submissionsI In all four Gulf Coast Media newspapers:

The Times Independent, The Foley Onlooker, The Islander and The Courier

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I On GulfCoastNewstoday.com

Social MediaI On facebook: Gulf Coast Newspapers On twitter: @gcntoday

I Comments and concerns Allison Woodham: [email protected]

I events calendar Allison Woodham: [email protected]

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

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Snowbird fest 2015 Snowbird-focused expo in Orange Beach. 13

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

local live MusicBaldwin County music listings. 27

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Aiming and AnglingReview your tackle. 11

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Between the Pages “Leadership” by Rudy Giuliani. 12

Puzzles Test your brain. 30

All ABout food Vegetarian fajitas Use veggies for faster, simpler meals. 9

Chew on this Rosie’s Grill. 20

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Battleship park celebrating 50 years

in celebration of the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park’s 50th anniversary, the park will offer free admission to all Alabama residents and host a ceremony honoring the

battleship’s history on Jan. 9. The park, located on the causeway in Spanish Fort, was

dedicated by then Undersecretary of the Navy Paul B. Fay in January of 1965.

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

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

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ment and artifacts from World War II, the Korean and Vietnam wars, and Desert Storm. The park also features memorials to the Korean War Veterans and the Vietnam War Veterans, and will add a Fallen Heroes Memorial in 2015.

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

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

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

if you goWhAt: USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park’s 50th anniversary celebrationWheRe: Battleship Park, Causeway in Spanish FortCoSt: Free admission on Jan. 9fINd out MoRe: USSAlabama.com

did you know?The ship was added to the National Historic Landmark registry in 1986.

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more about the parkThe USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park is open every day, except Christmas, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. from April to September and 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. from October to March.It normally costs $12 for ages 12 and up and $6 for ages 6 to 11. There are discounts for seniors, AAA members, active duty military and military family members, and parking is $2. Find more information about the battleship and the anniversary celebration online at USSAlabama.com.

WhY doeS the BAttleShIP hAVe “60” oN the SIde?The hull number is a serial identification number given to a boat

or ship. For civilian craft manufactured in the United States, the hull number is given to the vessel when it is built and forms part of the hull identification number, which uniquely identifies the vessel and must be permanently affixed to the hull in at least two places. For civilian use, the HIN is used to trace the boat’s history.

uSS AlABAMA fACtS ANd fIGuReSNAMeSAKe: State of AlabamaBuIldeR: Norfolk Naval ShipyardlAId doWN: Feb. 16, 1940CoMMISSIoNed: Feb. 16, 1942leNGth: 680 feetACtuAl WeIGht WheN fullY loAded: 42,500 tonsSPeed: 28 knotsCReW: 127 officers, 2,205 enlisted menNICKNAMe: “Lady A”AWARdS ANd hoNoRS: 9 Battle Stars

did you know?USS Alabama was the sixth vessel to bear the name Alabama.


By Jill Clair [email protected]

As we begin the month of Janu-ary, let’s talk about how we can positively change our cooking

and eating habits.And let’s not beat a dead horse — we all know

how to eat healthier. Cut out carbs, eat less red meat, add vegetables, cut out processed foods. You and I know this already.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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WHERE TO GO

Winter visitors receive welcome bags at the 2014 foley Snowbird Coffee.

foley welcomes winter visitors with a snowbird coffeeThe city of Foley and the South Baldwin Chamber of

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

surrounding areas.Guests will receive welcome packets filled with discount

coupons and have an oppor-tunity to register for a chance to win prizes donated by local merchants. Attendees who participate in the Foley Treasure Hunt and visit local

merchants and other points of interest will be registered to win gift certificates and other

prizes, including two Kindle Fire HD 7 tablets. For more

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

if you goWhAt: Fourth annual Foley Snowbird CoffeeWheN: Tuesday, Jan. 13; 9 a.m. – noonWheRe: Foley Civic Center, 407 E. Laurel Ave. (U.S. 98), FoleyCoSt: Free admissionfINd out MoRe: VisitFoley.org; 251-943-1300

more snowbird eventsSnowbird dinner and dance• Mondays beginning Jan. 5; 5 and 6 p.m.• The Hangout, 101 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores• TheHangout.com

Snowbird showcasesThe Gulf Coast presents showcases to highlight local businesses.• Monday Jan. 12 through Monday Jan. 26; various times• Various locations at Gulf Shores businesses• Tickets can be purchased online. Visit GulfShores.com and OrangeBeach.com for more information.

Snowbird fest 2015See page 13 for details.

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Chilly winds and cooler temper-atures make the winter months tough fishing for even the most

seasoned veterans. Why not take some time one cool weekend and get yourself organized? If you are like me after a frenzy of fishing, the tackle box can look like a squirrels nest and your reels need a little extra TLC.

One great way to get organized is by assessing your tackle box tools. Completely empty it out and make sure you thoroughly wash the all the compartments. Once you’ve washed the box, start separating your tackle by inspecting each piece carefully for “keep” or “discard.” Be sure to check lures for broken, bent or rusted hooks. No one hates more than I, losing the “big one” because your fishing tackle was damaged. Most importantly, be sure to properly discard all old fishing tackle, including reel line.

Now that your tackle box is clean and ready for fish-ing, take this opportunity to restock your supplies. Local bait shops can provide great advice on popular artificial lures and fishing lines. Who knows, you might just discover a new bait that helps you to make that catch of a lifetime!

the perfect time to review your tackle


I realize that almost ev-ery public figure on this planet has written

some sort of book on lead-ership, but former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s book “Leader-ship” shows merit and is a great read for current and future leaders.

W h i l e I h a d o f t e n agreed with Vice Presi-dent Joe Biden’s quip that everything that came out of Giuliani’s mouth was “Noun, verb, 9/11,” there was wisdom and personal anecdotes throughout the text that any reader could glean wisdom from.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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WHERE TO GO

Snowbird fest returns to the Gulf Coast

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

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

On Jan. 10, The Snowbird Company will again present the annual Snowbird Fest at the Orange Beach Events Center. Snowbirds enjoy free entertainment, samples and the opportunity to get to know local businesses. Local restaurants, lodging companies and other services aim to cater to the population of snowbirds that are visiting the area.

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

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

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

The annual snowbird-focused expo provides an optimal marketing opportunity for businesses in seasonal areas that depend on winter travelers for off-season revenue. The Snowbird Company schedules the expo for early January when 98 percent of snowbirds have reached their winter vacation destinations, allowing exhibitors to maximize ROI on their participation.

if you goWhAt: Snowbird Fest 2015WheN: Saturday, Jan. 10WheRe: Orange Beach Events Center, 4671 Wharf Parkway, Orange BeachCoSt: Free admissionfINd out MoRe: SnowbirdFest.com; Facebook.com/SnowbirdCompany

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

John and Barbara Noonan enjoy a past Snowbird fest.


By eric [email protected]

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

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

Mobile is home to two great bowl games, including the GoDaddy Bowl between University of Toledo and Arkansas State Jan. 4 at 8 p.m. at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. This annual bowl game pits the Sunbelt Conference against the Mid American Conference every January.

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

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

and other featured players from all over the country. During the last few years, Majors Field has hosted fu-ture NFL players like Co-lin Kaepernick, Derek Carr, Nick Foles, Greg McElroy, Christian Ponder and more. This year, University of Alabama standouts Blake Sims and Jalston Fowler and A u b u r n ’s S a m m i e C o a t e s and Span-ish For t g r a d u a t e Reese Dis-mukes will be there.

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

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oNGoINGCoastal Alabama farmers and fishermen’s MarketI Fridays, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.;

Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; County Road 20, Foley

I Free admissionI CoastalAlabamaMarket.com;

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dance Night at the GalleryDances taught are East Coast Swing, Foxtrot, Merengue, Mambo, Cha Cha, Rumba, Shag, Hustle, Waltz and Tango. Singles are welcome as beginners, intermediate and advanced students. I Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.;

Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Gallery, Gulf Shores

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Magic Christmas in lightsEnjoy one of the most popular holiday events in the Southeast. Stroll through the gardens with more than 3 million twinkling lights in over 835 custom designed set pieces in 12 scenes.I Through Jan. 3, 2015 (closed

Dec. 25 and Jan. 1); Bellingrath Gardens and Home, Theodore

I Bellingrath.org; 251-973-2217

Voices of Jerusalem and Jerusalem IMAXDepicts the rich story of Jerusalem through artifacts, photographs and a lecture series, complementing the National Geographic film “Jerusa-lem.” “Jerusalem” immerses audi-ences in a rare bird’s-eye view of the city, granting exclusive access to iconic holy sites and little-known parts of the region in an inspir-ing, giant screen film experience. “Jerusalem” weaves breathtak-ing scenery, multiple cultures and

theology to explore what it means to live in this ancient city today.I Through Jan. 4, 2015;

Exploreum, MobileI $6.50 - $16.50I Exploreum.com

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tres taylor will be showing his art at the eastern Shore Art Gallery through Jan. 9. Come see his artwork at Art Walk on Jan. 2.

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Ark of India: An Alabama artist explores southern AsiaIt is an account of late 19th and early 20th century India as seen by Alabama artist, Roderick D. MacK-enzie, using his paintings, drawings, sculptures and most importantly, photographs and writings. MacKen-zie spent more than a decade in In-dia, a place he described as exotic, dangerous and colorful. MacKenzie was the official painter of the Delhi Durbar in 1903, which marked the coronation of King Edward VII. I Through Sept. 1, 2015;

History Museum of MobileI Adult, $7; seniors, $6;

students, $5I HistoryMuseumofMobile.com

fRIdAY, JAN. 2first friday Art WalkBegins at Fairhope Art Center, stroll through downtown Fairhope visiting art galleries and listening to music.I 6 – 8 p.m.;

downtown FairhopeI Free admissionI 251-928-2228

SAtuRdAY, JAN. 3Annual fried Chicken dinner fundraiserDelivery is available on multiple plate orders. Dinners will include chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, cole slaw, green beans and complimentary tea and dessert for dine-in guests. Proceeds will be used for monthly lodge expenditures.I 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Sonora

Masonic Lodge, SummerdaleI Adult plate, $8.50;

child plate, $5I Sonora635.com; 251-423-7604

electric Masquerade Music experienceThis is a celebration of beginning the Mardi Gras season. EMME will feature live music, art and carnival, along with culture and tradition that are deeply rooted in the Mardi

Gras season.I 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Mississippi

Coast Coliseum, BiloxiI $35; VIP, $85I GulfCoast.org; 800-726-2781;

228-594-3700

Greer’s Cashsaver Mardi Gras ParadeThe GoDaddy.com Bowl presents Mobile’s largest Mardi Gras parade with floats from many of Mobile’s mystical societies, marching bands and cheerleaders from each participating university and several local marching bands. The skies of Mobile will be filled with beads, candy, souvenirs, doubloons and moon pies.I 6:30 p.m.;

Downtown MobileI GoDaddyBowl.com

SuNdAY, JAN. 4Godaddy BowlThe 16th annual GoDaddy Bowl will be televised nationally on ESPN. Founded in 1999, the GoDaddy Bowl is a postseason NCAA- sanctioned Division I football bowl subdivision, drawing top teams from the Mid-American Conference and the Sun Belt Conference.I 8 p.m.;

Ladd-Peebles Stadium, MobileI GoDaddyBowl.com

tueSdAY, JAN. 6tommy Vogel GCAA classesSix-week course of classes in pastels for beginners and interme-diates. Vogel is a self-taught artist and works in realist form using pastel. His goal is to share the joy of creating with both young and old through his classes. I 10 a.m. – noon;

Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery, Gulf Shores

I $130; a painting will be complete in each class

I GulfCoastArtsAlliance.com; 251-948-2627; [email protected]

thuRSdAY, JAN. 8City of foley Centennial Cel-ebration, Bell tower dedicationFor details, see pg. 22

“Alert and Vertical”The latest chapter in the Whitfield family saga begins five years after Crystal and JT have said their “I do’s” and Mary Lee has left this world. She and Mama Alma return to the realm of the living to help her daughter and husband adjust to Montgomery finding love again in the person of Chelli, a vegetar-ian, ex-nun from New Jersey. All the favorite characters return in this heartwarming dramady.I Jan. 8 – 10, 15 – 17 at 7:30;

Jan. 11 and 18 at 2 p.m.; South Baldwin Community Theatre, Gulf Shores

I Adults, $15; students, $12I SBCT.biz; 251-968-6721

Wooden Churches of the SoutheastMartha Dickson, author of “Anchors of Faith: Early Wooden Churches of the Deep South,” will give a presentation on wooden churches of the Southeast from the late 19th century. “Anchors of Faith” is a pictorial overview of 145 mostly late 19th century wooden churches located in South Alabama, Missis-sippi and throughout Florida.I 2 p.m.; Foley Public LibraryI FoleyLibrary.org; 251-943-7665

fRIdAY, JAN. 9uSS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park’s 50th Anniversary CelebrationFor details, see pg. 6

2014 Coastal Marine Resources Calendar Art exhibitThe Alabama Marine Resources Division of the Alabama Depart-ment of Conservation and Natural

Come see Martha dickson discuss her book, “Anchors of faith: early Wooden Churches of the deep South” on Jan. 8 at the foley library.

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Resources holds an art contest each year for fourth grade students in Mobile and Baldwin county schools. More than 1,000 budding artists from almost 40 participat-ing schools learn about our state’s coastal resources and paint or color about things they’ve learned. Don’t worry if you miss seeing the originals, though, because you can pick them up in a 2014 calendar of winners.• Through Feb. 8; Apalachee

Exhibit Hall, 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center

I 251-625-0814

Coast’s Wine dinners at the Beach ClubTravel the globe as award- winning Chef Brody Olive prepares a delectable four-course meal designed to complement the evening’s featured wines. You will have the opportunity to sample and learn about notable wines from around the world and how they should be paired with your food. I 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.; Coast

Restaurant, The Beach Club, Gulf Shores

I $45 per person I 251-224-3600

SAtuRdAY, JAN. 10fifth annual Snowbird festFor details, see pg. 13

Photography with dorie ParsonsParsons will teach two classes on photography. The first is “Better photos with your point-and-shoot camera” fol-lowed by “Better photos with your Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera”I 10 a.m. – noon; 1 – 3 p.m.;

Gulf Coast Arts Alliance, Gulf Shores

I $25/classI DorieWeb.com; GulfCoast-

[email protected]; 251-948-2627

MoNdAY, JAN. 12erie Meyer Civic Center entertainment SeriesFor details, see pg. 19

tueSdAY, JAN. 13Visit foley Snowbird CoffeeFor details, see pg. 10

outdoor Adventure NightMeet and mingle with local outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy monthly programs. Everyone is welcome.• 6 – 7 p.m., Alabama Hik-

ing Trail Society; 7 – 8:30 p.m., Mobile Bay Audubon Society; 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center

• Free admission• 251-625-0814

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

Shires on trumpet, Paul takes the audience back to the glory days of yesteryear. I 7:30 p.m.; Ashmore Fine

Arts Auditorium, Pensacola State College

I General admission, $11; seniors, non-PSC students and children,$9; PSC faculty, staff, retirees and PSC Seniors Club, $7; PSC students, free with college ID

I PensacolaState.edu/Ly-ceum; 850-484-1847

SAtuRdAY, JAN. 17third annual Keg tailgate Cook-off There will be raffle prizes and the proceeds collected from the admission fee and raffle will go toward the St. Thomas Foundation for help in purchas-ing a PICC ultrasound machine for cancer patients needing chemotherapy. Ryan Balthrop will provide music. $500 prize for first, $200 for second. I Noon – 3:30 p.m.; Keg Bar

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

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Krewe de la dauphine Mardi Gras Parade The floats are glowing spectacles manned by masked riders dressed in satin and sequins, and armed with crowd-pleasing “throws” such as beads, moon pies, doubloons and candy.I 1 p.m.; Bienville

Boulevard, Dauphin IslandI Free admissionI TheMobileMask.com

“Bigger than life:” the Songs of Jim Croce and the stories behind themDon’t miss this musical journey through the songs of Jim Croce, one of America’s most enduring singer/songwriters. John Reno and his

accompanist, Brett Gambino, blend acoustic guitars and vocals to cap-ture the essence of a man whose musical gifts transcend time.I 7:30 p.m.; Erie Meyer Civic

Center, Gulf Shores

I $25I JimCroceTribute.com

Gulf Coast Coin Currency ShowI Jan. 17, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Jan.

18, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Foley Civic Center

I Free admissionI 251-968-6113;

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Mardi Gras season is upon us as the Greer’s Cashsaver Mardi Gras parade on Jan. 3 kicks off the Godaddy Bowl, and Krewe de la dauphine will roll Jan. 17 on dauphin Island.

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BACK TO BACHFebruary 21 & 22Kathryn Mueller, sopranoFeaturing Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 2

Sponsored by: In Memory of Erma Cook, by her daughter, Andra Bohnet

UP NEXT:From Tragedy to TriumphMarch 21 & 22

All concerts are held in the beautiful Saenger Theatre in downtown Mobile.

Tickets start at just $20. Tickets available online at www.mobilesymphony.orgPhone: 251-432-2010In person: 257 Dauphin Street

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Gulf Shores ready for 28th year of winter entertainment Series

Gulf Shores officially released the lineup for the 2015 Entertainment Series. The Entertainment Series, now in its 28th year, will feature 11 shows from

six different acts ranging from Grammy Award winners and multi-platinum artists to American music pioneers.

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

Each act will play two nights in the series except for The Gatlin Brothers. All shows are $35 except for the Gatlins which will cost $39.

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

Fans may purchase tickets online at GulfShoresAl.gov; by calling 251-968-1174, Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; or in person at the Activity Center Box Office located at 260 Clubhouse Drive, Gulf Shores, Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

if you goWhAt: 2015 Entertainment SeriesWheN: January and FebruaryWheRe: Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd St., Gulf ShoresCoSt: $35 per show, $39 for Gatlin BrothersfINd out MoRe: GulfShoresAl.gov

schedulethe Brothers four: Monday, Jan. 12 and Tuesday, Jan. 13

Bobby hendricks’ drifters with danny and the Juniors: Monday, Jan. 19 and Tuesday, Jan. 20

the Gatlin Brothers: Tuesday, Jan. 27

the diamonds: Monday, Feb. 2 and Tuesday, Feb. 3

Manilow, Joel and the Beatles: Rediscovered with Brian Gurl: Monday, Feb. 9 and Tuesday, Feb. 10

the New Christy Minstrels: Monday, Feb. 23 and Tuesday, Feb. 24

the Gatlin Brothers perform tuesday, Jan. 27.

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

Museum Houses Photos &Memorabilia, Fishing & Nautical

Equipment, American IndianArtifacts & Fossils

Established in 1995 for thepreservation of local history,

Indian Culture & RegionalFishing and Marine History

The building that houses themuseum is the school house that wasbuilt in 1910. Now over 100 years old,

it is the only original school housestructure still standing on the island.

Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum

25805 John Snook Drive(Behind City Hall, off Hwy. 161)

251-981-8545Tuesday & Thursday, 9 am - 4 pm

Open Wednesdays duringwinter months, 9 am - 4 pm


By Jill Clair [email protected]

When I visit a restaurant multi-ple times, I usually order something different each time because I love experimenting and trying new dishes.

If there’s a new special, sign me up. However, there are exceptions. I have been to Rosie’s Grill in Daphne probably 10

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

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

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

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

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

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1915 – 2015FOlEy CEnTEnniAl CElEBRATiOnBy Allison WoodhamGulf Coast Buzz editor

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

Foley will celebrate 100 years as a city on this date, and the celebration continues throughout the year. The Centennial Clock Tower and Centennial Plaza will be dedicated to the community of Foley at 10 a.m. on Jan. 8.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RIGht: An old foley firetruck.


A lIttle CloCK toWeR hIStoRYWhat started as a small clock face in the middle of town has grown

into a 52-foot clock tower and Centennial Plaza.“The idea came from Gary Pitts, who is on the beautification board,”

Suzanne Kellams said. “He is in charge of special projects. In 2010, the board began talking about this idea and it’s grown into what it is today.”

Kellams says the clock tower has 32 brass bells that will play music. The city has a catalog of various songs, but the clock tower can store up to 10,000 songs.

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

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

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

West side of highway 59, across the street from the park sits the foley Coffee Shop. Kenny franklin bought the foley Bakery from the hartmans and stayed in the building on highway 98 across from the farmers and Merchants Bank for a while. Kenny moved from that location to this building later. the old wooden building visible in the background was constructed in its place. Claude Peteet’s office is hidden behind the coffee shop.

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


2015 Centennial CalendarFebruary20 Rotary Club, Vosloh Awards

Gift Horse Restaurant24 hometown heroes, Black history Month

Foley Middle School Cafetorium27, 28 Alabama Association of historians

Foley Public Library28 Arbor day

Foley Civic Center

March

21, 22 Railroad Weekend Foley Civic Center

April4, 11, historic downtown Walking tours 18, 25 Welcome Center18 earth day

Graham Creek Nature PreserveTBA foley historic homes tour

May

1, 2 Gulf Coast hot Air Balloon festival Foley Sports Complex

7 Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast honoring historic Churches

9, 10 Art in the Park John B. Foley Park

16 Agricultural heritage day Foley Heritage Park

June20 holmes Baby Reunion

Holmes Medical MuseumTBA “foley at 100” book signing

Foley Public Library

AugustTBA foley high School Spirit Night

Ivan Jones Stadium TBA historic foley exhibit

Foley Art Center

September17 foley optimist taste of South Baldwin

Centennial edition Foley Civic Center

October3 Gulf Coast Gospel Jubilee

Foley Sportsplex3 Alabama festival of flavor

Downtown FoleyTBA “foley ABC” book signing

Foley Elementary School

November7 Baldwin Bicycle festival/tour de foley7 – 14 Military heritage Week

National Guard Armory11 Veteran’s day Parade

Downtown Foley14 Barin field Reunion 14 Rotary’s oyster Run

Downtown Foley

December4 Christmas in the Park

Heritage Park5 foley Christmas Parade

*Details at VisitFoley.org as they become available.


Jon RobitailleBeer/Wine Specialist at Cain’s Piggly [email protected]

the history of wine goes back thou-sands of years … but in America, just a few hundred years. As little as 200

years ago, America was still a vast wilderness yearning to be developed and European immigrants were itching to duplicate the comfortable lifestyle that they had left behind. Alabama was hand-picked to become America’s wine country!

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

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

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

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

Other problems included the unwelcoming Black Belt soil for the imported grape vines, harsh winters that destroyed

the olive trees and the lack of knowledge about agriculture or growing grapes.

But the French persisted and in 1827, 271 acres were planted but the vineyards were islands in the middle of cotton fields. In January 1828, an official report in Congress noted that the drought of the previous summer wiped out all the vines and the French were in the midst of replanting, but the French Vine and Olive Association was wiped out by 1829.

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

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

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lIVE lOCAl MUsICKARAoKedaphnetop of the Bay Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 9 p.m.fairhopeGambino’s Italian Grill Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.

foleyGood time Charlies every Tuesday at 10 p.m.the office lounge every Wednesday at 8 p.m.ft. Morgantacky Jacks every Thursday

and Saturday at 9 p.m.Gulf ShoresBehind the Pines Bar & Grill every Wednesday at 8 p.m. Mudbugs Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m.Pink Pony Pub every night at 9 p.m.tacky Jacks every Thursday at 5:30 p.m.lillianlillian’s Cafe and Coffee house every Tuesday at 7 p.m.orange BeachIsland time daiquiri Bar every Wednesday at 8 p.m.live Bait every night at 8 p.m.Pappas Pizza Pie every Wednesday at 7 p.mtoby Keith’s I love this Bar every Thursday at 8:30 p.m. the undertow Wednesday – Friday at 9:30 p.m.Perdido Keyhappy harbor on the line every Wednesday at 6 p.m.

oPeN MICfairhopeAmerican legion 199 open guitar jams every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.the Gumbo Shack every Thursday at 6 p.m.Plow every other Tuesdayfoleythe office lounge every Tuesday at 6 p.m.Gulf Shorestacky Jacks every Wednesday

at 5:30 p.m.orange Beachhappy harbor the Mothership every Wednesday at 6 p.m.Island time daiquiri Bar Tues-day with Brittany Bell at 9 p.m.live Bait every Sunday at 8 p.m.Pleasure Island tiki Bar every Tuesday from 6 – 9 p.m.Perdido Keyflora-Bama every Monday at 6 p.m.

tRIVIAdaphneMoe’s Bar B Que every Wednesday at 7 p.m.top of the Bay Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 9 p.m.fairhopefairhope Brewing Company every ThursdayRavenite Pizzeria Trivia every Tuesday, Sports Trivia every Wednesday foleyGood time Charlies everyday at 10 p.m.the office lounge every Wednesday at 8 p.m.Gulf Shoresthe hangout every Thursday at 6 p.m. starting Jan. 22orange Beachtoby Keith’s I love this Bar every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

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hear Cornbred at toby Keith’s I love this Bar Jan. 9 and 10.

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Gulf Shoresthe hangout every Tuesday at 6 p.m. and every Wednesday at noontacky Jacks every TuesdayPerdido Keyflora-Bama Monday through Friday 1-4 p.m.orange BeachBear Point Civic Association every Thursday at 7 p.m. tacky Jacks every Wednesday at 6 p.m.toby Keith’s I love this Bar every Monday at 7 p.m.

fRIdAY, JAN. 2fairhopeold 27 Grill Corey ReznerWindmill Market Crowned JewelzGulf Shoreslulu’s Ronnie Presleyorange Beachhappy harbor the Mothership Adam Holt Duotoby Keith’s I love this Bar Shane ThomasPerdido Keyflora-Bama LeaAnne Creswell and John Joiner / Jack Robertson Show / Johnny Barbato and Luther Wamble / Ben Bradford / Smokin’ Elvis

SAtuRdAY, JAN. 3fairhopeWindmill Market Mitch JohnsonGulf Shoreslulu’s Sugarcane Janeorange Beachtoby Keith’s I love this Bar Shane ThomasPerdido Keyflora-Bama LeaAnne Creswell and John Joiner / Elaine Petty / Jack Robertson Show / Jezebel’s Chill’n / Ryan Balthrop Band / Hart Break HillSpanish fortBluegill Restaurant Adam Holt Duo

SuNdAY, JAN. 4fairhopeWindmill Market Leland ClayGulf Shoreslulu’s Greg Brownorange BeachCobalts Black Coffee Cosmos Brittany Bellhappy harbor the Mothership Carpetbaggerz at 5 p.m.Perdido Keyflora-Bama J. Hawkins / Perdido Brothers / Tony Ray ThompsonSpanish fort

felix’s fish Camp Rez and the Solutions

MoNdAY, JAN. 5Gulf Shoreslulu’s Brent Burns Perdido Keyflora-Bama Elaine Petty

tueSdAY, JAN. 6Gulf Shoreslulu’s Albert SimpsonPerdido Keyflora-Bama Cowboy Johnson / Perdido Brothers

WedNeSdAY, JAN. 7Gulf Shoreslulu’s Albert Simpson Perdido Keyflora-Bama Welcome Wednesday with Tophat and Jackie / Neil Dover / Smokin’ Elvis

thuRSdAY, JAN. 8Gulf Shoreslulu’s Adam Holt Perdido Keyflora-Bama Bo Roberts, Mark Sherrill, Chris Newbury and friends

fRIdAY, JAN. 9fairhopefairhope Brewery Company Sugarcane JaneGulf Shores

the hangout Adam Holtlulu’s Kyle and Karl orange Beachtoby Keith’s I love this Bar Cornbred Perdido Keyflora-Bama Neil Dover Band

SAtuRdAY, JAN. 10fairhopeGumbo Shack Adam Holt DuoGulf Shoreslulu’s CoConut Radioorange Beachtoby Keith’s I love this Bar CornbredSpanish fortfelix’s fish Camp Blind Dog Mike

SuNdAY, JAN. 11Gulf Shoreslulu’s Greg Brownorange BeachCobalts Black Coffee Cosmos Brittany Bell

MoNdAY, JAN. 12Gulf Shoreserie h. Meyer Civic Center The Brothers Fourlulu’s Brent Burns

tueSdAY, JAN. 13Gulf Shoreserie h. Meyer Civic Center The Brothers Four lulu’s Jimmy Lumpkin

lIVE lOCAl MUsIC ty Bates will perform at toby Keith’s I love this Bar Jan.16 and 17.

local duo CoConut Radio will be at lulu’s Jan. 10.


Perdido Keyflora-Bama Perdido Brothers

WedNeSdAY, JAN. 14Gulf Shoreslulu’s Joey ArataPerdido Keyflora-Bama Neil Dover / Smokin’ Elvis

thuRSdAY, JAN. 15Gulf Shoreslulu’s Adam Holt Perdido Keyflora-Bama Bo Roberts, Mark Sherrill, Chris Newbury and friends

fRIdAY, JAN. 16Gulf Shoresthe hangout Adam Holtlulu’s JERI orange Beachtoby Keith’s I love this Bar Ty Bates Perdido Keyflora-Bama Dallas Moore BandSpanish fortfelix’s fish Camp Blind Dog Mike

SAtuRdAY, JAN. 17Gulf Shoreslulu’s Grits N Piecesorange Beachtoby Keith’s I love this Bar

Ty Bates Perdido Keyflora-Bama Jack Robertson “Solid Cold All Country Show” with Rhonda Hart and Logan Spicer / Dallas Moore BandSpanish fortBluegill Restaurant Blind Dog Mike

SuNdAY, JAN. 18Gulf Shoreslulu’s Greg Brownorange BeachCobalts Black Coffee Cosmos Brittany Bell

oNGoINGfairhopeBucky’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 Shoresthe hangout Lunchtime music with Gary Mondays at 11 a.m.Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Tuesdays – Saturdays Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi every Monday nightlillianlillian’s Cafe Woody Street every Wednesday night, Gary

Story every Friday night, Rhonda Hart and friends every Saturday night and Ricky Rayburn every Sunday night (music starts at 7 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m.)RobertsdaleMagnolia Blossom Cafe live music every Friday nightSilverhillthe Porch live music every Saturday from 8 p.m.-midnight and Sunday from 4-7 p.m.Wales West Live Bluegrass /Gospel every Tuesday

ReGIoNAl MobileSaenger theatreFriday, Jan. 9 Black Jacket Symphony performs Led Zep-pelin’s “Houses of the Holy”Saturday, Jan. 17 Mobile Symphony Orchestra: American Masters — Aaron Copelandthe Soul KitchenSaturday, Jan. 3 Dragon SmokePensacolaSaenger theatreSaturday, Jan. 10 Pensacola Symphony Orchestra

Catch Corey Rezner at old 27 Grill Jan. 2.

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