Gulf Coast Buzz (Jan. 16 – Feb. 5, 2015)

Book review:

“Gone Girl”

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Super Bowl Chili Cook-Off

Alabamawineries

parade schedule

Super Bowl FoodResolution-friendly recipes

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Brrr … It’s a little warm.This time of year is seesawing with temperatures — I fall asleep with

my air conditioner on, and wake up needing to turn the heat on. Even with a Mother Nature that can’t seem to make up her mind, it never gets too cold to stay active in Baldwin County.

There’s plenty to do for our winter visitors. With the Snowbird Showcases and several clubs in the area, it’s almost impossible to find yourself at home with nothing to do. And who says these showcase events have to be for those visitors?

On Jan. 31, Orange Beach has a Relay for Life event like no other, Glow in the Park. Sponsored by Columbia Southern University, this “race” allows you to smother yourself in paint and dress in glow sticks. It’s a giant party to raise money and aware-ness for cancer.

With the Super Bowl around the corner, cooks of the household can enter the Super Bowl Chili Cook-Off at the Flora-Bama, or try some of Jill’s easy Super Bowl foods.

Mardi Gras parades begin the Friday of our next issue and ride through Fat Tuesday on Feb. 17. Check out our calendar of parades throughout Baldwin County. Back to the weather — we all know it can change on a whim, so if you are unsure of the parade date or time, call the city to double check.

As always, check our calendar for fun activities, our live music listings, wine and beer columns, book reviews and restaurant reviews.

Gulf Coast Buzz editor

Book review:

“Gone Girl”

Cooking for donations

Super Bowl Chili Cook-Off

Alabamawineries

parade schedule

Super Bowl FoodResolution-friendly recipes

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

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Mardi Gras season is upon us. Enjoy the many parades throughout Bald-win County like the Krewe of Mullet Mates parade in Mullet Point.

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Glow in the ParkLight up the night and fight cancer. 5

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By John [email protected]

Light up the night and help raise money to fight cancer in the Relay for Life event Glow in the Park at The Wharf on Saturday, Jan. 31.

Columbia Southern University is the sponsor for the event, a non-competitive 5K “race” on The Wharf grounds which promises to provide much fun and frivolity. The main event will kick off at 5:45 p.m. and be a rollicking party until 9 p.m.

But get there early. Before the race, you and your friends will each get a goody bag of glow accessories a n d p a i n t to adorn your-

selves to the height of glowy fashion.Throughout the course, there will

be industrial machines spewing foam to the beat of some hot music.

Also along the way, volunteers will spray a rainbow of glow water as you run past in addition to a dust cloud of neon powder tossed by more volunteers to make sure you are covered in color and glowing like a champ.

Once you have triumphantly reached the finish line, you will be greeted by a celebratory dance party and a chance to show off your ac-cumulation of glow and fabulous dance moves.

Registration fees start at $25 and will increase based on capacity until race day, when registration will be $45 if available. Children age 4 and younger do not need to register, but will not receive the race goodie bag.

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By Jill Clair [email protected]

It’s like they are plotting against us. We make our New Year’s reso-lutions — no more bread! No more

grease! Green things! — and then the Super Bowl happens in the very same month.

However, while no one wants to eat celery sticks, apples and kale during the Super Bowl, it is possible to veer from Buffalo dip, hot wings and pigs in a blanket.

I’m not claiming the following recipes are 100 percent healthy, per se, but they are certainly a step in the right direc-tion if you’re looking to quietly do away with the classics.

Jill Clair Gentry

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tortilla pinwheels This is a recipe my mom has made for every party we have ever

attended. It is not healthy. I just had to share it with you anyway because it is classy and delicious. (Pictured above.)

Ingredientsn 8 ounces cream cheese n 1 cup sour cream n 2 teaspoons taco powder n 2 4-ounce cans diced green chilies n 12 large flour tortillas

PreparationBlend cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add taco

powder and green chilies. Mix well. Spread mixture generously on tortillas and roll tortilla tightly. Continue until all mixture is used. Refrigerate 2 hours.

Cut off ends and slice roll into 2-inch pinwheels. Place on a platter and serve with fresh salsa.

toothpick-style caprese salad I love a good caprese (pronounced ka-press-ay) salad. It’s so

simple, light, delicious and fancy.

Ingredientsn 1 package 8-inch bamboo skewers n 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoesn 1 pound small balls of fresh mozzarella (also called bocconcini) n 24 leaves fresh basil n Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling n Salt and pepper

PreparationSkewer tomatoes and mozzarella bites, placing basil leaves in

between. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

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homemade guacamole Making guacamole couldn’t be easier, but

people are always amazed when we bring this to parties.

Ingredientsn 4 avocados n 1 white onion, diced n 1 jalapeno pepper, deseeded and mincedn 1 medium tomato, dicedn 2 cloves garlic, mincedn 1 cup cilantro, choppedn Juice of 1 lime n Salt and pepper, to taste

PreparationMix all ingredients together in a large

bowl, mashing the avocado with a fork or potato masher. Serve with tortilla chips. Best if made immediately before serving.

Bacon-wrapped dates

Th i s sounds weird, I know. I had never eaten a date before I tried these, but let me tell you — it’s like candy. And dates are a fruit, so they can’t be that bad for you, right?

Ingredientsn 1 package

pitted dates (found in most grocery stores in the produce section on those shelves underneath the fresh fruit)

n 4-ounce package goat cheese n 1 pound bacon, sliced in half

PreparationCut the dates in half. Spread goat cheese in the middle and put back together. Wrap

with bacon. Preheat oven to 400 F. Place dates on a foil-lined cookie sheet or foil pan for easy

disposal. Bake for 17-20 minutes or until bacon is crispy. Drain on paper towels and serve at room temperature.

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Snowbird Showcasing presents: BeachFlight AviationExperience an incredible balance of excitement and scenic beauty as you soar over beautiful Gulf waters along clean white beaches. I Jan. 19 and Feb. 2;

10 a.m.; Gulf Shores Welcome Center

Snowbird Showcasing presents: local Authors Book SigningLocal authors present will be Frank Anastasio, Paris Love, Wynonna Rogers, Chris Warner, Joe Gilchrist, Ryan Anderson, Lynette Brown and Margaret Childress Long.I Jan. 19; 1 p.m.;

Orange Beach Welcome Center

Snowbird lecture Series presents: Bill and Bethany Walton from Sea GrantCome and hear an educational presentation on oyster farming and Seafood Savvy; learn about their MarketMaker program on sourcing local seafood.I Jan. 20; 10 a.m.;


Snowbird Showcasing presents: Baldwin County heritage MuseumCome and meet the folks from Baldwin County Heritage Museum,

preserving the culture of the farm communities of early Baldwin County through the creation of a home for historically significant buildings, documents and artifacts from community life.I Jan. 20; 10 a.m.;

Gulf Shores Welcome Center

Snowbird lecture Series presents: Christian Miller from Sea GrantCome and hear Christian's presenta-tion on water quality and watersheds that will tie information together on our abundant water resources down here and impacts on those waters. That includes how what happens upstream (perhaps as far north as where our visitors are from) affects us down here on the coast.I Jan. 20; 11 a.m.;


Snowbird Showcasing presents: delta SafariCome by the Gulf Shores Welcome Center and meet the folks from Delta Safari, coastal Alabama’s leading tour operator and only delta specialist.I Jan. 22, Feb. 5; Orange Beach

Welcome Center; Jan. 29; Gulf Shores Welcome Center; all at 10 a.m.

Snowbird Showcasing presents: uSS Alabama

Meet the folks from USS Alabama, America's most unique military attraction and unforgettable adventure for the entire family.I Jan. 23; 9 a.m. at Gulf Shores

Welcome Center; noon at Orange Beach Welcome Center

Snowbird Showcasing presents: Clara’s loomWatch a demonstration on continuous weave on a square loom from Clara’s Loom, where 30 years of weaving experience and art merge in wearable products with fashion colors that please the eye and hand.I Jan. 26; 10 a.m.;


Snowbird Showcasing presents: Blue Girl Beading Co.Come by the Gulf Shores Welcome Center and meet the talented folks from Blue Girl Beading. A unique beading and jewelry boutique with one of a kind style, locally handmade and offering visitors and locals the best in rare beads, jewelry and customer service.I Feb. 2; 10 a.m.;


Snowbird Showcasing presents: Gulf Shores Golf AssociationAlabama’s Gulf Coast is a golf and beach vacation destination combin-

ing seven signature golf courses with a broad array of lodging options including everything from resort-style and “national chain” hotels, to well appointed “on-site” golf condomini-ums, to luxury beach-front homes and condos.I Feb. 2; 2 p.m.;

Gulf Shores Welcome Center

Snowbird Showcasing presents: Sailaway ChartersIf you think you might enjoy a two- or three-hour sailing adventure, or explore Longs Bayou and Wolf Bay on a narrated nature tour, you’ll want is much more than just another dolphin cruise. Come join Captain Skip for a fun, informative learning experience.I Feb. 3; 10 a.m.;


Snowbird lecture Series presents: dauphin Island Sea labCome and hear this great educational presentation on marine mammals in our area and what to do if you encounter a stranded animal.I Feb 4; 11 a.m.;


For more information about any of the showcases:GulfShores.com; 251-968-7511OrangeBeach.com; 251-974-1510

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism provides snowbirds with showcases throughout the months of January and February to highlight some local businesses and activities in the area.

Each event is held at either the Orange Beach or Gulf Shores Welcome Centers. For more activities, please visit each city’s website. All programs are free to the public. Schedule is subject to change.

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aIMING aNd aNGlINGimportant tips1. Safety first.

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3. Have fun.

4. Be patient.

5. Timing is everything.

By lindsay Schumacher Independent marketing and public relations consultant, freelance writer and outdoors [email protected]

there is no better way, in my opinion, to bond with your children while encourag-ing positive life skills such as fitness, discipline, respect,

self-control and good sportsmanship as hunting together as a family. I will be the first to admit that depending on the temperament of your child this is not always the easiest task. However, if done in a calculated manner and with a lot of patience, it definitely can be done and lead to years of enjoy-ment for everyone involved. Furthermore, by introducing your children to this sport you are helping preserve the tradition of hunting which is on a rapid decline in the United States.

So, how do you introduce your children to hunting and help them discover an inner love of this sport? First, help them become outdoor enthusiasts by unplugging the televi-sion, video games and take them outside! Go exploring. Catch butterflies. Build forts. Stomp in mud puddles. Go fishing. Help them see the beauty that surrounds them in nature.

Once they are interested in the outdoors consider making them your hunting “helper.” Take them with you when you plant your plots. Let them help you check the deer cameras and scout for deer. Teach them about the different animal tracks and wildlife migratory patterns. Once they

are ready and comfortable, take them with you hunting and each time instill the importance of gun safety. Depending on their age and level of maturity, you will want to start small when it comes to the amount of time spent hunting. Have reasonable expectations based on the age and temperament of the child. For example, you can’t expect a young, ener-getic child to be able to sit still in a stand for four hours. You will want to start with possibly 30 minutes then an hour and so on. Be sure to bring something that will quietly entertain them and be sure to bring plenty of snacks! Make it a fun and educational experience so they will want to come back.

Often times I’m asked what to do if a child doesn’t like to hunt. My standard answer is, “Don’t force them to do it.” If you are a hunting family, chances are that one day he or she will grow to love the sport as much as you do. However, in the end, remember it’s not for everyone. The beauty of being a parent is being able to in-troduce this beautiful world to our children and raising them in such a way that they confidently conquer it while blazing their very own trails. It’s their journey … let them enjoy it!

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January is here and it’s brought cold temperatures, the flu and early sunsets with it. Lucky for you,

January has been dubbed “National Hobby Month” just in time for you and your family to avoid going stir crazy until the spring.

Here are some ways that you can enjoy National Hobby Month with your family.

1 Teach your kids about some of the hobbies you enjoyed in your childhood. I collected baseball

cards and comic books when I was young. You can buy a starter pack of cards or a couple comic books at the bookstore for a relatively low price now, so this might not be a bad place to start if you child needs a hobby.

2 Teach your kids that it is possible to monetize their hobby. If your child likes to knit scarves

or make jewelry, show them how they can sell those things on a site like Etsy. You might spark your child’s inner entrepreneurial spirit!

3 If photography is your personal hobby, get your child involved in that

as well. Let them shoot photos around the house and teach them how different settings on your camera cause different effects on your photos.

4 Start a collection with your kids. Whether it is souvenirs from a family vacation, old toys, rocks

or stamps, collecting as a family could be fun. My family collects seashells from every beach we visit. It is a fun, easy way to do something together.

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January is National hobby Month

toP rIGht: Cade’s collection of baseballs from places like the dominican

republic, disney World, the World of Coke and more.

ABoVE: Pillows like this one made by Savannah are easy and inexpensive to

make and can be sold on sites like Etsy.rIGht: Collection of shells from all the

beaches the Mann family has visited.

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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;

251-943-1545

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

I $12I 251-948-2627; GulfCoastArt-

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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

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FrIdAY, JAN. 16“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. 16, 17 at 7:30; Jan. 18 at 2

p.m.; South Baldwin Commu-nity Theatre, Gulf Shores

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

SAturdAY, JAN. 17Gulf 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 BaldwinNumismaticSociety.

com; 251-968-6113

Foley heritage Play dayHeritage on the Water’s theme will share our heritage with living on the coast. Several crafts relating to fishing, activities with sea creatures and drag a small net and study the findings.I 10 a.m.; Graham Creek

Nature PreserveI Free admissionI 251-947-1471

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

and Grill, Orange Beach

I $12 to sample the fare; team signup closed

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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

55th Annual dogwood trail PageantI 7 p.m.; Fairhope Civic CenterI 251-990-8899

“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 capture the essence of a man whose musical gifts transcend time.I 7:30 p.m.; Erie Meyer Civic

Center, Gulf ShoresI $25I JimCroceTribute.com

SuNdAY, JAN. 18St. James Concert SeriesThe Magnolia Chamber Orchestra performs “The Seasons,” Vivaldi and Piazzolla.I 4 p.m.; St. James Episcopal

Church, FairhopeI StJamesFairhope.org

MoNdAY, JAN. 20Senior Bowl PracticeThe South team will practice under the direction of the Jacksonville Jaguars coaching staff in Fairhope. After practice, select members will sign autographs in tents sponsored by State Farm.

I 1 – 3 p.m.; Fairhope Municipal Stadium

I Free admission

Fairhope Museum of history “tea for two”Each Tuesday afternoon, the Museum hosts a tea where guests enjoy a cup of delicious Baldwin County tea, cookies and a lecture on an interesting aspect of Fairhope history. Cella Parker, native of Fairhope, will speak of growing up in Fairhope; Kyla G. Kelim Esq., a national recognized speaker, will talk on issues effecting seniors including Medicare, social security, and disability matters.I Jan. 20, 27; 2 p.m.;

Fairhope Museum of HistoryI Free admissionI 251-929-1471 SAturdAY, JAN. 2465th annual Senior BowlFeatures the nation’s top seniors from the North and South, with NFL coaches, scouts and executives watching their every move. This year, University of Alabama stand-outs Blake Sims and Jalston Fowler and Auburn’s Sammie Coates and Spanish Fort graduate Reese

Dismukes will be there.I 3 p.m.; Ladd-Peebles StadiumI Tickets start at $10;

parking fees applyI SeniorBowl.com tuESdAY, JAN. 27James P. Nix Center Volunteer FairFind a local organization or group that is in need of your volunteerism. Open to the public.I 1 - 3 p.m.; James P. Nix

Center, FairhopeI Free admissionI 251-928-2835

thurSdAY, JAN. 29uncorkedAn evening of painting, pizza and fun. You will complete a painting in one evening. Bring a friend, the beverage of your choice and your sense of humor. Supplies included. Last day to register is January 21st.I 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.; Eastern

Shore Art Center, FairhopeI $40 per personI ESArtCenter.com;

251-928-2228

Watch debbie horton, Brian Capps and donnie Wright with Branson on the road at loxley Civic Center on Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

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FrIdAY, JAN. 30Branson on the roadWhat do you get when you bring together a fiddle, man-dolin, banjo, guitar, upright slap bass, rhinestone costumes, hilarious comedy and great folk, traditional, bluegrass, rockabilly and gospel music at a theatre near you? Branson on the Road has over 20 years of experience of performing at the top theatres in Branson on the famous 76 Country Music Boulevard (known as “The Strip”) delivering good music and clean fun for all ages.I 2 and 7 p.m.;

Loxley Civic CenterI Advance tickets: either

show, $15; both shows, $25; door tickets: either show, $20; both shows, $35; children under 12 recieve $5 discount for each show

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SAturdAY, JAN. 31Glow in the Park 5K runFor details, see pg. 5

Super Chili Bowl Cook-offFor details, see pg. 19

Pirate dash 5K and 1-Mile Fun run The first run will support the educational needs of Fairhope Elementary and Fairhope Inter-mediate schools through the Fairhope K – 6 PTC. Registra-tion packets will be sent home with all Fairhope students and will be available online. I 5K, 8 a.m.; Fun Run, 9

a.m.; Fairhope Library I Tickets start at $15I EventBrite.com; HollyJohn-

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Methodist Women’s Marketplace BazaarThe Marketplace Bazaar includes a bake sale, frozen casseroles, arts and crafts, silent auction, used books, a

decorator’s corner, clothing boutique and more. Lunch will feature Lavone Hinesley’s fa-mous chicken sausage gumbo including drink and dessert. The public is welcome.I 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Building

B Auditorium, Gulf Shores United Methodist Church

I Lunch tickets are $10 per person.

I GulfShoresUMC.org; 251-968-2411

Special Presentation: Alabama SnakesAlabama is home to over 40 species of snakes. They are also important in medical research, and may hold the chemical key needed to cure and treat many common human ailments. Come learn how a snake can save your life one day, and meet some of our legless, scaly neighbors.I 2 – 3 p.m.; 5 Rivers Delta

Resource CenterI Free admissionI 251-625-0814

the 2015 North Baldwin Beauty review This event will be a time to highlight the “beauty, grace and intelligence” of young la-

dies who reside in the northern portion of Baldwin County. The Beauty Review is open to third through 12th grade students who reside in north Baldwin County. Sponsored by Baldwin County High School’s Tigerettes and Tiger Guard, the event will serve as a fundraiser for the teams’ winter competitions. I 6:30 p.m.; L.D. Owen

Performing Arts Center, Faulkner State Community College

I Adults, $5; students, $3; 5 years and younger, free

I [email protected]

2015 Chocolate and Champagne FantasyA magical mid-winter’s night festival filled with chocolate desserts, hors d’oeuvres, champagne and wines to sample. There will be live and silent auctions to bid on. Proceeds benefit the Fairhope Public Library. I 7 – 9 p.m.;

Fairhope Public LibraryI $30 per personI FairhopeLibrary.org

tuESdAY, FEB. 3Fairhope history lecture

Come to Page and Palette on Feb. 5 to get your copy of “Swann’s lake of despair” signed by NYC author Charles Salzberg.

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Series - history of Marietta Johnson’s SchoolPart of an eight-part lecture series sponsored by the Education Committee of the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation featuring speaker Maggie Mostellar-Timbes.I 6 – 7 p.m.; Giddens

Auditorium, Fairhope Public Library, Fairhope

I 251-928-8162

WEdNESdAY, FEB. 4Gulf Shores Garden Club’s 24th annual Floral SeminarGuest speaker Charlie Thigpen will present “Fun, Functional and Attractive Garden Designs” at the annual fundraiser. Proceeds from the seminar will benefit the Gulf Shores Garden Club Scholarship Fund, local charity organizations and other garden club community projects.I Doors open, 9:15 a.m.; pre-

sentation, 10 a.m.; Erie Meyer Civic Center, Gulf Shores

I Admission is by advanced ticket sales only, and tickets are $20 including lunch, excit-ing door prizes raffles and second chance raffles.

I 251-943-3672; 251-968-9777; [email protected]; [email protected]

thurSdAY, FEB. 523rd annual Alabama lifestyles ExpoSeniors can learn more about Alabama’s varied communities and attractions as well as things to do here in south Baldwin County. The event attracts snowbird visitors and locals who wish to learn more about what Alabama has to offer in a spacious and beautiful setting. The emphasis is on the great amenities available in South Baldwin County.I 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Caribe The

Resort, Orange Beach I Free admissionI AlabamaAdvantage.com;

251-968-6904 Charles Salzberg Book Signing“Swann’s Lake of Despair” by Charles Salzberg is a crime fiction story that follows an offbeat detective for finds mystery hiding behind every door. Salzberg is an acclaimed journalist, author and writing instructor.I 4 – 6 p.m.; Page and Palette,

FairhopeI PageandPalette.com;

251-928-5295

2015 division 1 Sand dollar Classic Softball tournamentAre you ready for some exciting collegiate softball action? Look no further! The city of Gulf Shores and The Fieldhouse will play host to 14 NCAA Division I fast pitch softball teams representing conferences from across the country. The city and the sports commission are excited to welcome these student athletes to the area and look for-ward to offering local softball fans an opportunity to see division 1 competition in their own backyard. I Feb. 5 – 8; Gulf Shores

SportsplexI Tickets start at $12;

children under 5, freeI TrainAtTheFieldHouse.com;

251-626-0190

FrIdAY, FEB. 6Apollo’s Mystic ladies (AMl) Mardi Gras Parade in daphneFor details, see pg. 23

First Friday Art WalkI 6 – 8 p.m.; downtown Fairhope

SAturdAY, FEB. 7Knights of Ecor rouge (KoEr) Mardi Gras Parade in FairhopeFor details, see pg. 23

Mystic Mutts of revelry Parade in FairhopeFor details, see pg. 23

Annual 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

Waterway Village Art MarketLocal and regional artists will set up their original works. This family friendly event will also include live musical entertainment, children’s hands-on art activities and concessions.I 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; First Presby-

terian Church of Gulf ShoresI Free admissionI GulfCoastArtsAlliance.com;

251-233-3970

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FAIRHOPE MARDI GRAS PARADESDOWNTOWN FAIRHOPE

All three of the evening parades start at 6:45pm and begin and end at theFairhope Civic Center with a route throughout the downtown area.

Saturday,February 7th • 1:00pmMystic Mutts of Revelry

Registration starting at 10:30amSaturday, February 7 “Knight to Marvel” parade from KOER, the Knights of Ecor Rouge. Themed fl oats with your favorite Super Marvels, several high school bands, plus the Olympia Brass Band.

Friday, February 13 The “Sweet Treats” parade from the Maids of Jubilee. Along with their parade marshals on horseback, the ladies of MOJ present sweets-themed fl oats. The Foley High School Steel Drum Band, Fairhope and Robertsdale High School band will also entertain.

Monday, February 16 “Shake, Rattle & Roll” with the parade from the Order of Mystic Magnolias. The night will have a 50’s theme. Bands will include the Fairhope favorite, Doc Rogers and the Rock Dodgers.

Fairhope’s only walking parade, the Mystic Mutts of Revelry, features “Superheroes to the Rescue”. Registration for walkers and their dogs starts at 10:30 am at the Fairhoper’s Community Park and the parade begins at 1pm with a new route around the Faulkner State College campus and back to the park. It benefi ts The Haven, Fairhope’s no-kill shelter. For information on taking part or on being a parade sponsor, visit havenforanimals.org.

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Avoid “cabin fever” with the temperatures dropping, and take advantage of the many art galleries and centers available in our area.

Pastel Classes with tommy VogelEach participant will complete a painting during the two-hour class. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is preferred.• Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, indefinitely; Gulf

Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery, Gulf Shores• Adults, $35; students, $25; groups of three or more, $25• 251-948-2627; [email protected]

Ane Sellier’s Beginner Acrylics Class• Mondays through Feb. 9; Orange Beach Community Center• $85• 251-981-2787 for times and more information

Acrylic Painting with Kathleen tuckerKathleen Tucker will teach beginning and intermedi-ate acrylic painting. Kathleen is a self-taught artist who began painting the beautiful land and seascapes of southwestern Alaska in the late 1970s from her home in Ketchican.• Mondays through March; beginners, 9 – 11:30 a.m.; intermediate,

noon – 2:30 p.m.; Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery, Gulf Shores • $40 includes all supplies• 251-948-2627; [email protected]

Clay classes at Coastal Arts CenterTools and additional clay available for purchase. Maximum five students. Open to beginner and intermediate skill levels. Basics of wheel throwing, trimming and glazing. Reservations encouraged as class space is limited.• Wednesdays through Feb. 11, 10 a.m. – noon; Thursdays through Feb.

12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach• $200 includes 25 pounds of clay• 251-981-2787

drawing with Mary lou NicolaiThis is a six-week course, “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain.” A list of supplies is available at the GCAA Art Gallery or online at gulfcoastartsalliance.com.• Fridays, 10 a.m. – noon; Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery, Gulf

Shores• $130• 251-948-2627; [email protected]

Wonder Women and Bobby with Benita McNiderLoose as a goose to tight as a wad, photo realistic to mixed media abstrac-tions — you can try it all. Technique, color mixing, models, set ups, etc. in this user friendly open studio environment. All skill levels invited. • Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Daphne Art Center• $15; members, $12 • 251-621-0659

relax and tweak that Medium with Nancy WiningerLighten up, relax and smile — expand and improve your own works of art in acrylics, colored pencil, pen and ink, watercolor and more. Doodles to fine art, have fun. You will learn the essentials and how to adapt the skills to your medium.• Thursdays 1 – 4 p.m.; Daphne Art Center• $15; members, $12• 251-621-0659

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I n the first few pages of Gillian Flynn’s new novel “Gone Girl,” one can’t

help but think: “This is it — one of those rare novels that’s unique and totally en-grossing, cleverly plotted so that each new development has me astounded and eager to find out what happens next.”

Then the story continued as midwestern husband Nick began to deal with his wife Amy’s sudden disappear-ance and some gradually re-vealed details that might cast doubt on his own innocence in the matter.

During that time, the book dropped down from the level of extraordinary to merely somewhat intriguing.

However, once I reached Part Two (“Boy Meets Girl”), it was like Flynn kicked it up a notch, and the book became amazing again.

Without giving any spoil-ers, Part Two unveils some major plot twists that cast Amy’s status in an entirely new light.

From that point on, the story moves along in pow-derkeg fashion: the fuse has been lit, and it’s only a question of how long ‘til the explosion and how much damage will be done when it happens. Flynn has a dis-tinctive writing style that really involved me in what was going on with her two main characters.

Only one warning, though: “Gone Girl” contains a fair amount of foul language. This was not a problem for me, but it might be for some readers.

And even though the mov-ie will soon be coming to a Redbox near you, pick up the book and read it, folks. It’ll be well worth your time.

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By Jill Clair [email protected]

Spanish Fort, rejoice! While we all love the abundance of chain restau-rants at the Eastern Shore Centre, can

we agree that Spanish Fort is lacking in the independent restaurant department?

My husband and I found ourselves on Highway 31 around lunch time the other day after having some repairs done on our car, so we naturally decided to get lunch at the new pizza and Italian restaurant, Trattoria.

Walking in, I was immediately charmed by the quaint feel Trattoria’s dining room — red and white checkered tablecloths, a big semi-circle bar in the back, dim lighting and specials handwritten on a chalkboard. Our waitress was friendly and made excellent suggestions on what to eat.

We started with a soup — most of the menu items come with a soup or salad — which was my favorite part of the meal. I had a shrimp and corn bisque that was out of this world, and Scott had chili, which was also delicious. We both made sure to get every last drop of soup out of our bowls.

Our waitress informed us the best item on the menu was the Philly cheese steak. While I haven’t tried everything on the menu, I assume she is correct. A generous portion of thinly

sliced ribeye steak with bell peppers, onions and melted white American cheese are piled on top of a toasted, house-made hoagie — my mouth is watering remembering it.

I’ll definitely be visiting Trattoria again. If you live in Spanish Fort, please support this locally-owned business!

Jill Clair Gentry

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don’t miss the homemade soups at trattoria. our shrimp and corn bisque and chili were excellent.

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

there are about a dozen wineries in the state of Alabama — not many when you compare it to California’s roughly 3,700 wineries

and only a minuscule amount compared to all 8,806 bonded wineries in the United States. Alabama has never been known as a wine producing state, but that doesn’t mean wine isn’t important to Alabama’s history.

The early French learned from trial and error that it was nearly impossible to grow Vitis vinifera (the native grapes of the Mediterranean region and central Europe) in Alabama due to the weather and soil conditions.

In Baldwin County, two small colonies on Mobile Bay (Daphne and Lambert) were founded in the 1890s by Italian immigrants. They grew grapes and made wine with modest success for the Mobile market. There were three wineries in the Lillian-Elberta area. Established in 1910, Bartels was a successful German winery located on Perdido Bay.

But prohibition killed the wine industry in Alabama. The good news is that there has been a small resurgence

in Alabama’s wine industry. After the repeal of Prohibition, Bartels reestablished itself in 1937, but had migrated to Pen-sacola to serve a market ripe with aviators from Pensacola

Naval Air Station. There they made about 10,000 gallons of muscadine wine a year until they went out of business in 1979.

In the early 1970s, Jim Eddins of Perdido started growing grapes for Bartels Winery. When his major customer closed in 1979, Jim was instrumental in obtaining passage of the Alabama Farm Winery Act and began producing his own wine. Perdido Vineyards became Alabama’s first winery after prohibition.

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By Scott Gentry [email protected]

Whether you’re a staunch Ameri-can commercial beer drinker or the snobbiest of craft beer snobs,

you’ve heard the argument that fresh beer is the best beer. This definitive statement concerning the fresh-ness of beer is like nearly all other definitive statements that concern subjective matters — it is hardly the foundational truth that certain parties would have you believe. In reality, it is entirely style dependent, but even that statement isn’t satisfactory.

As far as styles go, the general rule is that darker beers have a longer shelf life than lighter colored beers. For instance, a light cream ale doesn’t last long — a couple of months — before it tastes stale. However, a porter can sit longer and still retain all of its delicious properties. In

fact, some styles aren’t even ready to drink until they’ve sat around for a good long while. Think barleywines, old ales and strong ales. They get better with age.

Things like hoppy American ales and IPAs do tend to lose some hop flavor with age, but they don’t quickly go bad.

And then there are the commercial American adjunct lagers. Just forget about freshness with those. They have a shelf life of approximately two twinkies (a really, really long time). Interestingly, they probably harp on freshness more than most, but I think that’s a marketing ploy to get you to drink what’s in your fridge quickly so it doesn’t go bad. And then go buy some more.

I do need to point out that shelf life is also heavily de-pendent on the container and method of storage. Cans are always better than bottles because light make beer skunk. And cold or cool storage is better than room temperature.

So there’s your hard and fast rule on beer freshness — it depends.

Just a small drop in the barrel

Beer freshness

Jon robitaille

Scott Gentry

other Alabama wineriesMorgan Creek Vineyards, HarpersvilleVizzini Farms Winery, North CaleraOzan Vineyard & Winery, CaleraHodges Vineyards, Camp HillWhippoorwill Vineyards, Notasulga

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Jim Eddins owns Perdido Vineyards which was the first winery in Alabama after Prohibition.


WHERE TO GO

By John [email protected]

Some of the teams will win ribbons and a bit of cash, but every single one will have a blast. Well, if any of the previous Super Bowl Chili Cook-Offs are any indication, a party will certainly erupt when the

propane fires are lit underneath the variety of chili pots.Teams pay a $45 registration fee and must provide at least four gal-

lons of chili. For this they receive three T-shirts, draft beer for the day and other party favors. Visitors can buy tickets to sample the fare and vote for the People’s Choice winner.

The real winner is the American Cancer Society. All proceeds from the sales will benefit the Relay for Life fundraising effort for cancer research.

Meanwhile, the tent stage will be filled with tempting aromas, live music will provide the beat and people in chef hats and other festive costumes from the cooking teams will be spinning on the dance floor.

Cooking begins at 10 a.m., tickets will be sold at 11:45 a.m. and tasting begins at noon.

Teams are also responsible for supplying all cooking utensils, pots, burners, ingredients, must be willing to eat their own

chili and all members must be at least 21 years old. First place receives $100 and a ribbon, People’s Choice winner gets $99, second place receives a ribbon and $75 and third places wins a ribbon and $50.

if you goWhAt: Super Bowl Chili Cook-OffWhEN: Saturday, Jan. 31WhErE: Flora-Bama Lounge and Package StoreCoSt: Tasting tickets are $2 each or $10 for 6; good for one cup of chiliFINd out MorE: Flora-Bama.com

rules and regulations• Minimum four gallons of chili.

• Team to supply all cooking utensils, pots, burners and ingredients.

• Must be willing to eat your own chili.

• Must be at least 21 years of age to participate.

• No outside alcoholic beverages.

Cooking up cancer awareness

JOHN MULLEN /

STAFF

Chad Patterson of Greenwood, Miss., and team 451 Farenheit pours a taste of his chili.


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.

BINGoGulf 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. 16daphneMoe’s original Bar B Que Viridian SonsFairhopeWindmill Market Chad ParkerAmerican legion Post 199 Carole Backman Gulf 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. 17daphnetop of the Bay Turbo CrabFairhopeWindmill Market Jimmy LumpkinAmerican legion Post 199 Sharon MooreGulf Shoreslulu’s Grits N Piecesorange Beachhappy harbor on the line Marty McIntoshtoby 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 Coffee, Black Cosmos Brittany BellPerdido Key

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Flora-Bama Bat / Kyle Wilson SilverhillFrog Pond at Blue Moon Farm Grayson Capps, Spencer Bohren, Cary Morin, Corky Hughes

MoNdAY, JAN. 19Gulf ShoresErie h. Meyer Civic Center Bobby Hendricks’ Drifters with Danny and The Juniorslulu’s Brent Burns

tuESdAY, JAN. 20Gulf ShoresErie h. Meyer Civic Center Bobby Hendricks’ Drifters with Danny and The Juniorslulu’s BatPerdido KeyFlora-Bama Cowboy Johnson

WEdNESdAY, JAN. 21Gulf Shoreslulu’s Lee Yankie Perdido KeyFlora-Bama Neil Dover

thurSdAY, JAN. 22Gulf Shoreslulu’s Adam Holt

FrIdAY, JAN. 23daphneMoe’s original Bar B Que The HitchhikersFairhopeWindmill Market Michael Tilley / David EllisAmerican legion Post 199 Donnie MillsGulf Shoreslulu’s Kyle and Karlthe hangout Adam Holtorange Beachtoby Keith’s I love this Bar The Grand CentralPerdido KeyFlora-Bama Jack Robertson Show / Nick Strums

SAturdAY, JAN. 24daphnetop of the Bay Mother Mojo

FairhopeAmerican legion Post 199 Roger FleshmanGulf Shoreslulu’s CoConut Radiothe hangout Kyle and Karlorange Beachtoby Keith’s I love this Bar The Grand Centralhappy harbor on the line Marty McIntoshPerdido KeyFlora-Bama Ben Sutton Band / Jack Robertson Show

SuNdAY, JAN. 25Gulf Shoreslulu’s Greg Brownorange BeachCobalts Coffee, BlackCosmos Brittany Bell

MoNdAY, JAN. 26Gulf Shoreslulu’s Brent Burns

tuESdAY, JAN. 27Gulf ShoresErie h. Meyer Civic Center The Gatlin Brotherslulu’s Jimmy Lumpkin

WEdNESdAY, JAN. 28Gulf Shoreslulu’s Lee Yankie

thurSdAY, JAN. 29Gulf Shoreslulu’s Adam Holt

FrIdAY, JAN. 30daphneMoe’s original Bar B Que SoulshineFairhopeAmerican legion Post 199 Stephen Lee VealGulf Shoreslulu’s JERIthe hangout Keith and Smokey of the Foxy Iguanasorange Beachtoby Keith’s I love this Bar Jay Williams BandPerdido Key

Flora-Bama Trig Country

SAturdAY, JAN. 31daphnetop of the Bay Your GirlfriendFairhopeAmerican legion Post 199 Ryan HensleyGulf Shoreslulu’s Sugarcane Janethe hangout Adam Holtorange Beachtoby Keith’s I love this Bar Jay Williams Bandhappy harbor on the line Marty McIntosh

SuNdAY, FEB. 1Gulf Shoreslulu’s Greg BrownSilverhillFrog Pond at Blue Moon Farm Grayson Capps, Corky Hughes and Stephen Lee Veal

MoNdAY, FEB. 2Gulf Shoreslulu’s Brent Burns

thurSdAY, FEB. 5Gulf Shoreslulu’s Adam Holt

SAturdAY, FEB. 7daphne

top of the Bay Cinge

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 Lisa Zanghi every Monday night Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Tuesdays – Saturdays lillianlillian’s Cafe Woody Street every Wednesday night, Gary Story every Friday night, Rhonda Hart and friends every Saturday night and Ricky Rayburn every Sunday nightrobertsdaleMagnolia 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

lIvE lOcal MusIc Catch Coffee, Black at Cobalts in orange Beach on Jan. 18 and 25.


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FRIDAY, FEB. 6

Apollo's Mystic Ladies 6:45 p.m. in Daphne

SATURDAY, FEB. 7

Mystic Mutts of Revelry 1 p.m. in Fairhope

Knights of Ecor Rouge 6:45 p.m. in Fairhope

FRIDAY, FEB. 13

Mystic Order of Mirams 6:30 p.m. in Orange Beach

Maids of Jubilee 6:45 p.m. in Fairhope

SATURDAY, FEB. 14

Foley Parade11 a.m. in Foley

Mystic Revelers Noon in Bay Minette

Krewe of Mullet Mates 2 p.m. in Mullet Point

Mystics of Pleasure 5:30 p.m. in Orange Beach

Shadow Barons 6:45 p.m. in Daphne

SUNDAY, FEB. 15 (JOE CAIN DAY)

Loyal Order of the Firetruck 2:29 p.m. in Daphne

MONDAY, FEB. 16 (LUNDI GRAS)

Order of Mystic Magnolias 6:45 p.m. in Fairhope

TUESDAY, FEB. 17 (FAT TUESDAY)

Gulf Shores Mardi Gras Association10 a.m. in Gulf Shores

Orange Beach Parade2 p.m. in Orange Beach

*Dates and times of parades may change due to weather and other conditions.

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