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Beachin’ GulfVisitorGuide.com Volume 18, Number 7 Gulf Coast Media Eating • Exploring • Fun • Services • Shopping July 2015 Your guide to life on the Alabama Gulf Coast Musician Spotlight: Mel Knapp Ron Jon Surf Shop opens in Orange Beach GCAA camps and exhibits Gentle Yoga Yoga classes for every BODY Sunglasses at the beach! Local shops, what’s trending and more. FIREWORKS and other beach events

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The monthly magazine for and about the Beachin' lifestyle along the Gulf Coast, includes attractions, events, entertainment, food and human interest features.

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Your guide to life on the Alabama Gulf Coast

Musician Spotlight:Mel Knapp

Ron Jon Surf Shop opens in Orange Beach

GCAA camps and exhibitsGentle YogaYoga classes for every BODY

Sunglasses at the

beach!Local shops,

what’s trending and more.

FIREWORKS and other beach events

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Hello there.

In the heat of summer, July takes its place on the calendar. Luckily, we’re in a part of the world where the summer heat can be cured by just a dip in the Gulf. July brings summer visitors from all over, but it also brings many sum-mertime activities that keep the beach entertaining. Watersports galore, live music and summer camps for the kids are just a few of the fun things to check out at the beach this summer. Inde-pendence Day on the Gulf is sure to fascinate any firework spectator and all are invited to the public beaches for the show. With the opening of many new restaurants and retail shops, the variety we have here at the beach is sure to satisfy any summer vacation tastes.

I’ll see you there in my beach chair,

PUBLISHERParks Rogers

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EDITORDestiny Brown

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contentsAll about those shadesSunglasses at the beachYoga for every BODY Gentle yoga class in Orange Beach The Gulf adds more shipping containers, different fareNew surf shop opensRon Jon now in Orange Beach Hooked on fishin’with Phil DortchWho’s on the IslandBoris MusilWhat to DoMusician SpotlightMel KnappMusic listingsLocal bands and showsExplore the fine artsKaleidoscope fine arts camp August AbstractsSpecial exhibit by Susan McCullough Coastal Photography ClubTabletop PhotographyWildlife at Gulf State ParkBeachin’ ChurchesDining Guide

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Your guide to life on the Alabama Gulf Coast

Musician Spotlight:Mel Knapp

Ron Jon’s opens Orange Beach location

GCAA camps and exhibitsGentle YogaYoga classes for every BODY

Sunglasses at the

beach!Local shops,

what’s trending and more.

FIREWORKS and other beach events

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By Destiny [email protected]

Whether you’re squinting from the reflection on the water or covering your eyes from the sun rays at the beach, sunglasses are a summer

necessity.Knowing what you’re paying for is a good plan while

shopping for anything, especially sunglasses. You may think your $5 pair is just as good as the one that costs a couple hundred bucks, but there are many benefits that only certain sunglasses give. Here's a quick guide to help decide what range you're paying and just what you're getting for that special pair.

$100 and underSunglasses can range from a weekend pair to top of

the line. For those looking for a simple pair, check out these options:• Chili’s – under $20 – Shades• Peppers – under $20 – Shades (100 percent UV protection.

Polarized eye ware.)• West Coast – $6 – kids sunglasses• Vans – $12 – Blonde Johns• Suncloud – $50 – Shades

The biggest seller at Blonde Johns in Gulf Shores is its $12 Vans wayfarer look-a-like sunglasses.

“Even though these shades aren't polarized, we sell 30 to 50 a day,” said Johnny McElory, owner of Blonde Johns.

$100-$150• Spy• Electric; “Electric is a new brand we have from the West Coast”

Koty Morehead from Shades said. “The lenses contain a syn-thetic melanin, which is like sunscreen for your eyes.”

• Von ZipperPHOTOS BY JAY SOWERS / GCM PHOTO EDITOR

A sunglass display at The Hangout in Gulf Shores.

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$150-$200• Under Armor Storm• Kids sizes available. Adjustable comfort/fit. Also can be used as

safety glasses. Elite polarized. Impervious to salt water. ANSI Z87.1 impact resistant.

$200-$250• Costa• Ray-Ban

$250 and up• Oakley's• Maui Jim

“The high-end sunglasses are more for active people like surfers, motocrossers and water activities,” McEl-roy said. “And we're in the South so these activities are popular.”

Costa and Oakley are two favorites for glare protection and durability.

“Costas are great for when you're on the water,” More-head said. “It cuts out the glare from the water if you're fishing.”

“Surfers tend to go more towards the Oakley,” More-head added. “Because they don't fall off as easily and some even have popable lenses.”

Most of the sport sunglasses come with great warranties.

An employee assists customers at the display case at Blonde Johns in Gulf Shores.

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What's Trending?This year, it’s all about the wayfarer style.“Fashion wise, Ray-Bans are the most popular,” said Koty Morehead at Shades in Orange Beach. “Everyone wants that Tom Cruise look.”The Hangout in Gulf Shores even carries mini wayfarer styles for the kids.For the ladies, the ever popular Jackie-O sunglasses are trend-ing. Designer shades with big frames haven’t lost their appeal and continue to be a major seller.Costa, which used to be strictly for fisherman, is also beginning to get more female frames.

The Types of LensesPolarized lenses: Polarized lenses specialize in reducing glare. Polarization is a great feature if you enjoy water sports or espe-cially if you have sensitive eyes.

Photochromic lenses: Photochromic lenses automatically adjust to changing light conditions. These lenses actually get darker on bright days, and lighter when conditions get darker.(The photochromic process takes longer to work in cold condi-tions, and it doesn’t work at all when driving a car because UVB rays do not penetrate your windshield.)

Interchangeable lenses: Some sunglass styles come with re-movable lenses of different colors. These multi-lens systems allow you to tailor your eye protection to your activities and conditions. Consider this option if you need reliable performance in a wide variety of situations.

3 Fit Tips• Frames should fit snugly on your nose and ears, but not pinch.• The weight of sunglasses should be evenly distributed be-

tween your ears and nose.• Your eyelashes should not contact the frame.

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Yoga for every BODYThe Orange Beach Adult Activity Center is now

holding Gentle Yoga Classes each week with certi-fied yoga instructor, Sallie Beckes.

The one hour Gentle Yoga classes are back-care friendly and suited for all levels and body types. Gentle Yoga moves at a slower pace with the extra support of props for added stability and balance which makes this class suitable for seniors, and those with chronic pain, such as arthritis, or injuries.

A typical class consists of some stretching on the mat, moving to seated chair postures, rising to stand and stand-ing wall-supported postures. Floor postures and standing are optional, and those who remain in chairs are offered seated modifications. Deep breathing and mindfulness are also included in the practice, bringing calmness and peace of mind.

No yoga experience is necessary. The Center provides some yoga mats, but you are encouraged to bring your own. Wear stretchy-type clothing and arrive 15 minutes early to settle in.

There is no pre-registration necessary. For more infor-mation, call Carolyn Vines at 251-981-3440.

Sallie is a certified Kripalu yoga teacher who has studied with renowned teachers, such as Peggy Cappy, creator of the PBS series “Yoga for the Rest of Us,” Dr. Loren Fishman and Ellen Saltonstall, authors of Yoga for Arthritis and Yoga for Osteoporosis, along with many other yoga therapy experts. Sallie is featured in the “Gentle YogaTime” DVD, where many have begun their yoga journeys.

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The Gulf adds more shipping containers, different fareBy John [email protected]

Those shipping contain-ers that The Gulf origi-nal restaurant was made

out of has turned out to be a pretty popular destination.

Opened in October of 2012, the waterfront outside restaurant was anchored by a premium burger and grouper sandwich, delicious hand-cut fries and hand-scooped milkshakes. It also features a “chalkboard menu” with whatever’s fresh, and what-ever the cooking staff is inspired to create.

Outside dining, palms and fresh green sod with a bar steps away has been wildly popular.

“It just has a great vibe to it,” said owner Shaul Zislin. “You go there and see the variety of customers from kids to romantically engaged couples, very aesthetically driven.”

From the beginning Zislin wasn’t sure if the crates would be a placeholder until an entirely new restaurant was in the works. The Gulf is at the location of the old Outrigger’s restaurant destroyed by Hurricane Ivan.

“The restaurant business is not really my favorite,” Zislin said. “We’re to a point where I want to do things

that are fun and to get people involved. We’re looking at a few concepts and probably will not do just another brick and mortar restaurant. Soon there’s going to be more in town anyway. We’re looking at some options of some re-ally interesting things.

“People want to be enter-tained so everything we do we try to bring an entertain-ment value.”

Now more containers are in place with some different fare. Zislin is the creator of the Hangout Music Festi-val, and has a hand in the Hangout and the Surf Style beach store locations in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

‘We’re doing an expan-sion,” Zislin said. “It’s been

doing so well over there the last couple of years. People have started to get turned off and say ‘we don’t want to wait an hour.’”

The new containers are in place and new seating on the sand beneath new palms is also in place.

“We’re going to add another kitchen container further down to where you have a choice of the one that exists now or you can go to the new one,” Zislin said. “It will serve tacos and raw seafood. You can go build your own tacos, you can have freshly shucked oysters or steamed shrimp. All of this fresh seafood and tacos, we’re adding a bar area and expanding our retail.”

Zislin also added a green touch to compliment the sod walls on the front of the containers.

“We built a Tesla charging station over there,” he said. “If you go on I-10 you’ll come through here and charge and get back on. It’s been pushed through all the Tesla marketing, in their May newsletter and in every Tesla ad on the car, it will pop up. There’s one in Foley.”

“We have a real high-speed charging station and to be politically correct we can’t put in one just for the Tesla so there are two Tesla high-speed chargers and one generic. I don’t know of any other electric cars out there that use that, but we have a charger, free of charge.”

Getting approval from Tesla can sometimes be a long application process, but Zislin says the OK for the Gulf station went through quickly.

“You’ve got to go through an approval process for them to actually put you in all their marketing campaigns and sub-sidize part of the installation,” he said. “We got approved in like two days. They loved the concept and said it was a perfect fit for what they do. They were all over it. They are going to come down here and do a whole big thing.”

PHOTOS BY JOHN MULLEN / STAFF

Zislin has added a Tesla charging station that is free of charge.

The Gulf restaurant has added new containers as well as new outdoor seating.

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By Destiny [email protected]

Ron Jon Surf Shop is a well-known chain in the beach and surfing world. With sister locations in Panama City, Key West and more, the chain’s 12th

and newest location has recently opened it’s doors in Orange Beach.

Ron Jon Surf Shop was founded in 1959 by surfing enthusiast Ron DiMenna. Two years later, he opened a tiny oceanside shop in Long Beach Island, N.J.

The store carries swim wear, sunglasses, cell phone accessories, towels, surf and skim boards, beach toys and an abundance of other beach necessities.

“Orange Beach is an area we’ve been looking at for awhile,” said Heather Lewis, marketing director for Ron Jons. “As far as the family-friendly market and the beach market, there’s a good crowd of people and seasonality there.”

The newest location has only been open a month, but is doing great business on the beach.

“We’ve been really happy with the business for our first month and I expect it to get stronger throughout the summer,” Lewis said.

The store carries many name brand items, including the popular selling Ron Jons brand.

“A big seller right now is definitely anything with the Ron Jon brand on it,” Lewis said. “Outside of the Ron Jon brand, we're doing really well the Natural Life brand, home décor items, signs and things like.”

Ron Jons Surf Shop is located at 22723 Perdido Blvd., Orange Beach and is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

New surf shop opens in Orange BeachPHOTOS BY JAY SOWERS / STAFF

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KING MACKEREL: Right now, the Kings are all around the Gulf rigs and fairly easy to catch, but at the same time can be rather finicky. Troll Gotcha lures. I like white with red head. I pull them at about 1,300 rpm. If you get no strikes, but know they are there by seeing them jump or either on the sonar, speed up or slow down. Another method is to slow troll or drift with the current using wire leader with a duster covering the main hook. I like to use “King Buster” skirts, any color.

Make up a lot of rigs to be ready because the Kings will cut you off. I use a 44-pound steel wire leader about two feet long, putting a swivel on one end and a 4.0 circle hook on the other end with the duster sliding down over the main hook. Then I make up a 6-inch wire leader with a swivel small enough to slide over the barb of the main hook, and put a treble hook on the other.

These two different leaders can be stored separately ready for use. Slide the short leader swivel over the main hook barb, then I use a live pogie, hooked through the lips, which keeps the short leader from sliding off the main hook. Most often, the King will get caught on the tre-ble hook when they try to hit the bait to kill it. Be extra cautious when removing the hooks from a freshly caught King. The sharp teeth and hooks are quite dangerous.

Another method that works is to tie up to the down current side of a gas rig and let your bait freeline in the current with no weight or duster at all, or drift one under a cork or balloon. Re-member when fishing for any Mackerel, a wire leader is required. The smaller Kings are great to filet and cook on the grill skin side down. Mari-nate with a little olive oil, sprinkle Ranch Dress-ing mix and Old Bay, or any favorite seasoning and cook till flakey.

SPANISH MACKEREL: Years ago, I could

troll down the beach dragging a Clark spoon, maybe with a short piece of McDonalds straw attached and catch a box full of Spanish. For me, those days seem to be gone for some reason. Large schools of Spanish are often harder to find now due to Alabama net fisherman. When you do find some, they are fun to catch.

Try using the Gotcha lures trolling or casting into a school. Troll around the school letting your line run back around rather that trolling through the school, which spooks them causing them to go down and disappear. Look for birds feeding.

Another good bait is a “Speck Rig.” They come already made up, two on a mono leader. To prevent losing so many baits due to cutoffs, remove the mono and replace with light weight leader wire. Another method is to troll or cast us-ing a light leader wire about two feet long with a small treble hook tipped with a small live bait like Pilchards.

JACK CREVELLE: The bulldog of inshore/nearshore fishing. Don’t mistake them for a yellowfin tuna, which will not be caught near shore. These beautiful fish are often caught on live bait with a two- to four-ounce sinker on an outgoing tide on Dixey Bar or drifting along the Mobile ship channel.

No wire leader is needed, but be prepared for the fight of your life. They compare to catch-ing a giant Amberjack offshore. I have had them on the line for an hour and 20 minutes depend-ing on the size tackle you’re using. A Zebco 33 won’t work. Don’t be surprised if you have to crank the boat and run them down to retrieve some line, and when they see the boat, gone again. Be prepared to make several trips round and round the boat.

Jacks are not anything you want to eat, but make for an awesome fight that you will never forget. Get a quick photo and make sure to re-

vive them for another fun fight.BLUEFISH: Fun to catch, strong fighters,

sharp teeth and require wire leader. Expect numerous cutoffs. I make up wire leaders and even paint the sinker black because they strike anything shiny. Most people don’t keep Bluefish but they make a great “Smoked Bluefish Pate.”

BULL REDS/SLOT REDS: Same fish, differ-ent size. The slot limit in Alabama is 16 to 26 inches, three fish per person. The Bull Red is any Redfish more than 26 inches with a one per per-son limit. They do not require a wire leader like the Mackerel. Most any bait will work, live, dead or artificial.

For the Bull Reds, drift Dixey Bar on an out-going tide with pogies or croaker. Other meth-ods are to troll using Stretch 25 or 30 size lures or troll with a spoon behind a No.2 planer by Strike King. For the slot reds, try Gulp baits, gold spoons, live finger mullet or most anything. Fish the river and sloughs looking for any movement or tailing fish.

My dear old Dad, Pop, as everyone called him, had lots of cool sayings, one of which was, “there are more ways to choke a cat besides on but-ter,” meaning there’s more than one way to accomplish whatever it is you’re trying to do.

The same thing applies when it comes to catching fish. These crea-tures of the sea that we have such a passion to pursue can be quite frustrat-ing to catch at times, thus demanding we have a bag of tricks up our sleeve which I will refer to as “methods.” It seems that every species requires a

different tactic, some of which work great on most any given day, and oc-casionally nothing works.

Weather is always a determining factor when fishing. You simply have to adjust depending on wind or cur-rent. Change size sinkers, tackle, bait or whatever works, but keep fishing.

Therein lies the challenge for us fisherman, trying to answer the age-old question ... “are the fish not here, or just not biting what I offer them right now?” With that in mind let’s ponder a few methods I have success-fully used to fool different fish.

on fishin’ with Phil Dortch

• 2 cups crab meat (seasoned with crab boil when cooked)

• 1/4 cup Panko• 1 egg• 1 tablespoon

milk

Gently roll into small ball then roll ball in extra Panko, coating the ball. Mash flat slightly and cook in a little olive oil till brown on both sides.

Crab Cakes

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Boris Musil was born in the Czech Republic in the mining town of Havirov. His dad worked in the coal mines, and his mom drove and operated a large crane in the local steel factory. Things were difficult back home. Long hours, hard work and low pay. No money left over at the end of the week for the little luxuries we in this country, take for granted.

Boris was an athlete. He studied karate for eight years, and earned a brown belt. After finishing school, he was drafted in the Czech army where a served for a year.

Completing his obligation, he got a job in the steel factory where his mom worked. The factory was like a city, employing nearly everyone in the town where it was located. In Havirov, you worked either in the steel factory or the coal mines.

He then met the beautiful Katerina during her visit back to Havirov. She had moved to the United States many years before, and had acquired her citizenship, but returned to the Czech Republic to visit. Shortly after arriving back in the Czech Republic, a mutual friend introduced them, and It was love at first sight. They spent every moment they could together, and when it came time to return to the U.S., with tears in her eyes Katerina said, “Come back with me to the United States”... and he did.

They knew they were of kindred hearts, and they knew their life would be brighter shared with each other. She was living in Panama City Beach at the time, but after they got settled in, she heard about a job for Boris that was available through a job service that hired foreign workers. The job was at Tacky Jacks in Orange Beach, so they moved. The hard-est thing for Boris was learning the language, but slowly, and painfully he did. No job was below him, and he started out washing dishes and sweeping floors. He worked hard, learned from those around him, and was promoted to one of the cooks. After about a year, he found a construction job. Again he worked days at it for nearly a year doing anything to earn a living, and support his family. He is a big, strong man, and heard a bouncer was needed at Mudbugs. He applied, got the job, and worked there nights for nearly a year. He was into staying healthy and exercising and joined the gym at Boden-hamer. In Havirov, Boris was a certified trainer. Meantime, he continually looked for different work to improve himself, and had a strong belief that he and his family would live the American Dream. While at the gym, Boris made many friends. One such friend was Mike Reynolds, The Turtle Czar, who happened to be looking for a trainer, and Boris was up for the job. Mike and Boris became good friends. Katerina would go to the gym with Boris and be his interpreter. With the help

of Katerina, Mike, and others that took the time to help, Boris slowly learned English. If Boris said he was he was go-ing to do something, you could take it to the bank. Mike writes of Boris, “He had a great work ethic and drive, and I decided to be his sponsor on his green card and help him get a job at Austal Shipbuilding.” Katerina, though an American citizen, couldn’t sponsor Boris for a green card due to an “income limit require-ment.” After filling out a 12-page

application full of information, and thanks to Mike, Boris got his green card. Mike had heard about the AIDT Maritime Training Center from Mike’s son who had worked at Austal, and Boris applied. With Mike’s recommendation and Boris’s mechanical background, he was accepted. Mike was worried about the language barrier. For the first couple weeks, Mike drove Boris to the Center for training and attended class with him. With Mike’s engineering background, Mike was able to understand what was being taught in the program, and after classes, Mike would spend hours going back over the classwork to be sure Boris understood what he was required to learn. Boris was a good student and had a hunger for knowledge. He was an artist with the torch. After completing a couple months of classroom training, Boris came back to Gulf Shores and went back to work at Mudbugs. Finally, in October of 2012 after six months, Boris was hired by Austal USA. He had worked there for three years now, Boris works weekends and occasionally overtime on Mondays when needed. During the week Boris is Mr. Mom, taking care of their son, driving him to day care and picking him up, work-ing out at the gym, and studying.

Boris is working to be an “a Class welder” which will qualify him to get more work, and put him at a higher pay scale. Proudly, Boris tells me that on May 18, after much studying, he got his American citizenship. Katerina is ex-pecting another baby in August, and Boris hopes his family from the Czech Republic can come visit at that time. Boris did it right. He followed all the rules, and pursued all the required avenues to get his citizenship, and he got it. He loves the Island, and enjoys fishing with his son when they can find the time.

Boris is a hard worker, a proud citizen of the United States, and a proud member of the Island community. We are for-tunate to have him ON THE ISLAND, and I am fortunate to be able to call him a friend.

Capt. Mark asks, ‘Who’s on the Island?’

MARK ROBINSON

Boris Musil

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T

It was a beau� ful summer morning when we le� Fairhope, low humidity and not a cloud in the sky. We were on our way down to Orange Beach to check out a business that many of our friends have told us about, this Englishman who had opened a Hair Salon on the beach with his daughter Emma. My hair is very important to me and ge� ng a good haircut is a must, and that is what Anthony Jones is known for and excellent hair color to boot.

We have both been very dissa� s ed with the last few a� empts on designing our hair to suit our lifestyles; most of the so called stylists did not take into considera� on our age or understand that we both want to look great without a lot of fuss and bother.

The traffi c was a bit heavy due to the summer visitors, but we arrived on � me to this charming yellow and white beach house on the beach road with a fabulous view of the Gulf of Mexico. We were greeted warmly by Anthony and Emma and they ask us if we would like a cold drink or a glass of wine before he started making us beau� ful.

Pam, my friend, went rst since I was a li� le chicken a� er the last experiences. Anthony directed her to a styling chair and went on to explain the ten most important rules in designing a custom hairstyle to suit her. He rst looked at her face shape and explained that there are ve face shapes out there and told her her face shape was oval. The next was bone structure and head shape, a� er that was the type of her hair, the texture of her hair, then what sort of condi� on her hair was in, followed by the way the hair grows out of the head, plus cow licks, then her likes and dislikes and fashion. Wow! What a lot of things to get right.

So then Emma started with a relaxing shampoo and deep condi� oning, then for the next 30 minutes Anthony’s hands were a sea of mo� on, lastly a quick blow dry with hardly any fuss and presto she was nished! She was so happy and she could not believe the diff erence in her hair.

Now it was my turn, my hair especially in the summer gets very frizzy and dry; I have tried everything out there for my hair with no success! Anthony explained that commercial hair products are made diff erent to professional hair products. Commercial shampoos are made of mild detergent and the condi� oners are based on petroleum oil. Where professional hair products are pure and natural and give back to the hair, he also went on to say that we should all wash our hair every day and condi� on our hair the same.

Anthony explained that at all � mes our hair has to have at least 8% moisture in it the same as our skin, we should treat our hair the same way as we treat our skin, by moisturizing it every day which made a lot of sense to me, since the last stylist told me not to wash my hair every day because in her mind it would dry it out. Anthony explained to me that yes using some drug store products would dry your hair out if washed daily. A� er we went through the ten rules, he took me to the shampoo area and treated me to the best shampoo and condi� oning my hair had ever had.

While shampooing, Emma explained to me what I should do in the morning in the shower, again stressing no over-the-counter hair products, that’s why my hair is dry and frizzy. A� er shampooing and before condi� oning, towel blot the hair because the hair is porous like a sponge, pu� ng any condi� oner on one’s hair when it is full of water will not go into the hair itself, so blot it rst then apply the product and leave it in while you are washing yourself. Then before you leave

the shower, rinse and count up to 10 slowly and stop, just rinse the excess and no more.

A� er she explained to me the hows & whys, I understood. They are like hair doctors, if we listen and do what they says it works! Anthony has his own line

of products and everything he used on me was his and believe me the stuff works. The cut he gave me was wonderful; I walked out a new woman and so did Pam, no more frizzes! Oh, by the way he used a great product before he dried my hair called “POTION.” It is a gel with a lot of healing features with body, fabulous! I bought a bo� le. Best money we ever spent and yes, we are de nitely going back. He is a true professional.

Well worth a visit!Anthony’s salon is at 23175 Perdido Beach Boulevard in Orange Beach & their phone

number is 251.974.1514.

Anthony Jones ... Well Worth A Visit!Voted The Best Salon in Baldwin County in 2014

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TriviaORANGE BEACHTacky Jacks, Wednesday at 6 p.m.

BingoFOLEYAmerican Legion Post 99, Wednesday at 10 a.m.Tanger Outlet Food Court, Tuesday at 9 a.m.

GULF SHORESAmerican Legion Post 44, Monday at 6 p.m.

PERDIDO KEYFlora-Bama, Monday through Friday 1 – 4 p.m.

PokerGULF SHORESThe Hangout, Wednesday at 6 p.m.

ORANGE BEACHHappy Harbor, Monday through Friday, noon – 3 p.m.

DancesFOLEY Foley Senior Center line dancing, Wednesdays at noon and 1 p.m.Foley Senior Center square dancing, Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m.Foley Senior Center evening dance, first and third Sundays at 7 p.m.Foley Senior Center ballroom dance lessons, Tuesdays at 3:15 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 42015 The SHARK Adventure RunBegins at Flora Bama7 a.m.4.5 mile SHARK Adventure Run (2 Miles on the Road Fol-lowed by 2.5 miles on the Beach). 1 mile All Beach Fun Run. All runners will be wearing belts and be “chased by sharks” this year. All adventure runners wear a “Bait Belt” and try to maneuver the “sharks” on the beach who are there to take their flags. Participants must arrive at the fin-ish line with at least one flag still on their belt. Free beer and food will be provided after the race at the Flora Bama. VisitActive.com/perdido-key-beach-fl/running/races/the-shark-adventure-run-2015 or contact at 251-980-1046.

Fort Morgan’s Salute to American IndependenceFort Morgan, 110 Highway 180, Gulf Shores9 a.m. – 3 p.m.Historical interpreters, dressed in period uniforms of the United States Army from different eras of the fort’s oc-

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FIREWORKS ON INDEPENDENCE DAYFirework spectators from all over make their way to the Gulf ‘s shores for the nation’s birthday. Independence Day draws in thousands every year to various locations on these beaches. Here are a few venues at the beach where you can watch the firework show.

GULF SHORESGulf Shores Public BeachGulf Park Pier9 p.m.Celebrate the nation’s birthday with fireworks at the beach! This free public display is provided by the City of Gulf Shores and is accompanied by special patriotic music broadcast on Sunny 105.7FM radio. A Gulf Shores tradition. Sunny 105.7 FM will broadcast a patriotic musical element that will coincide with the show. For more information about the city of Gulf Shores’ fireworks, contact the Special Events Division at 251-968-1172 or visit GulfShoresAl.gov.

ORANGE BEACHFlora-Bama29603 Perdido Beach Blvd.9 p.m.251-980-5222

Perdido Beach Resort27200 Perdido Beach Blvd.9 p.m.251-981-9811

The Wharf8:45 p.m.Fireworks Spectacular at 8:45 p.m. SPECTRA: at 8:30 p.m.; 9p.m.; 9:30 and 10 p.m., face painter, bouncy houses!

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cupation, will conduct special guided tours of the fortifi-cation throughout the day. Also, artillery, small arms, and other demonstration will show the complexities that have faced the military garrisons at Fort Morgan. Call 251-540-7127 or visit Fort-Morgan.org.

Independence Cook-Out Party at Bear PointBear Point Civic Association, 4681 Bayshore Drive North, Orange Beach11 a.m. – 2 p.m.$10.00 registration fee for the beauty contestThe Bear Point Civic Association will celebrate Inde-pendence Day weekend with a big cookout, live auction, raffle, bake sale and children’s beauty contest. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase barbecue or hotdog plates, buy baked goods, buy raffle tickets for great prizes and to bid on items in the live auction. The beauty contest for children age 10 and younger will begin at 11:30 a.m. Call 251-610-8063 or visit BearPoint.org.

Independence Day All American BBQ Festival/Miss Firecracker Bikini ContestFlora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar, 17401 Perdido Key Drive3 p.m.Celebrate Independence Day at the Flora-Bama with an All-American BBQ and watch some ladies compete for the title of Miss Firecracker. Call 850-492-0611 or visit FloraBama.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 7 – SUNDAY, JULY 122015 Blue Marlin Grand Championship of the GulfThe Wharf Marina, 4673 Wharf Parkway, Orange BeachIn just a few short years, it’s become “The Greatest Show in Sportfishing,” and for good reason. From the Triple Crown Fighting Chair Challenge at the CrewFest Party and the Leader of the Pack Bimini Start to the Miss Bill-fish beauty pageant and presentation of millions of dol-lars in prize money, it’s a tournament that’s both tightly orchestrated and yet packed full of exciting events. If there’s just one tournament you fish in 2015, make sure it’s this one. You will not be disappointed. So what makes this such a special event? Here’s your answer: A World-Class Location: The Wharf Entertainment Complex and Marina in Orange Beach, Alabama is a perfect spot to host a high-energy event like the Blue Marlin Grand Champi-onship. There are plenty of options for dining and enter-tainment just steps from the marina. Just dock and go. For more information, contact Beverly Morgan for registration and marina information by phone at 251-224-1900 or via email at [email protected].

SATURDAY, JULY 112015 Gulf Coast Region Grand Championship Beach VolleyballGulf Shores Public Beach, West GulfplaceHit the beach for volleyball action. More than 150 young athletes compete to see who will win the 2015 Grand Championship. Call 251-968-8719 or visit GulfCoastVol-leyball.org/.

SATURDAY, JULY 182015 Gulf Coast Region USA Volleyball Beach Series VIGulf Shores Public Beach, West GulfplaceDon’t miss beach volleyball in Gulf Shores as the season winds down with a final chance to for young athletes to bump, set and spike! Register today at and get ready for www.gulfcoastvolleyball.org some great competing on the beach! Call 251-968-8719 for more information.

SATURDAY, JULY 25 – SUNDAY, JULY 262015 USSSA Fastpitch Softball Summer’s End TournamentOrange Beach Sportsplex, 4389 William Silvers Parkway, Orange BeachIt’s the end of summer, don’t miss the chance to play USSSA Softball at the Beach. Sign up today for this two pool, double elimination fastpitch tournament. Awards provided for 1st and 2nd place.Call 256-990-0978 or visit FastPitchAl.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 28 – SATURDAY, AUG. 12015 USSSA Fastpitch Softball Summer Showcase & TournamentGulf Shores Sportsplex, 19025 Oak Road West, Gulf ShoresUSSSA and Gulf Shores team up to bring this Elite Team Showcase and Tournament to the beach this summer. Register today for a great tournament and play at first class facilities, stay in great accommodations and experi-ence southern hospitality along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Call 256-990-0978 or visit FastPitchAl.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 – SATURDAY, AUG. 12015 USSSA Baseball Alabama All-State Showcase WeekOrange Beach Sportsplex, 4389 WIlliam Silvers Parkway, Orange BeachIt’s All Star week for USSSA baseball. Check out this elite baseball showcase event being held at the Orange Beach Sportsplex. A few of the best USSSA athletes will be se-

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lected to compete. Call 256-651-1686 or visit USSSA.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 31 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 22015 Gulf Shores End of Summer Blast (Lacrosse)Gulf Shores Sportsplex and Foley Sportsplex, 19025 Oak Road W., Gulf ShoresCheck out lacrosse action in Gulf Shores. Travel teams hit the beach for a brand new lacrosse event. The best beaches, fabulous fields, awesome accommodations, local restaurants and exciting attractions. This is one tournament you don’t want to miss. Call 251-648-1995 for more information.

ONGOING EVENTS

JUNE 29, JULY 6, JULY 13, JULY 20, JULY 27, AUGUST 3Youth Summer Sail CampWind & Water Learning Center, 26267 Canal Road, Orange Beach9 a.m. – noonLevel 1 Beginner Sail Camp: For youth ages 7-13 yrs. Students will be partnered in boats (depending on size), and will learn basic sailing fundamentals in Optimist sailboats. Students learn water safety, knot tying, steering, proper sail trim, tacking and jibing, and capsize recovery. There is a 5:1 ratio between students and instructors. You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hrs. Register online at WindAndWaterLearning.com or call 251-424-5909. Contact Caroline at 251-424-5909 or [email protected] with questions.

MONDAY, JUNE 1 – FRIDAY, JULY 31Kidcam Summer Camp9 a.m. – 3 p.m.Gulf State Park, 22050 Campground Road, Gulf Shores$50 per day (includes a T-shirt) Weekly Rates: $135 per weekLocated in the campground in the heart of Gulf State Park, in Gulf Shores, Kidcam Summer Camp is the perfect day camp for both locals and visitors to the area for Boys and Girls ages 6 – 13. Kidcam offers 9 weeks of summer fun with all the best activities offered at Gulf State Park. Full summer and weekly camp sessions are available online now for registration for locals. Daily rates will be available for vacationers. Email [email protected] or call 877-4KIDCAM.

JULY 6 – JULY 9, JULY 13 – JULY 16Paddleboard Lessons by HUT of ElbertaPirates Cove, Josephine9 a.m. – noon$150Paddle board enthusiasts are welcome to sign up for summer sessions to learn the ropes of paddle boarding. The 4 day camps include games, wilderness first aid and nautical and ecology activities. Kids ages 7 and up are welcome. The price for the camp includes daily snacks, water, a T-shirt and an “end of camp” party with lunch at Pirate’s Cove. The instructors for the camps are CPR and lifeguard certified.

TUESDAY, JUNE 2 - AUGUSTYouth Summer SCUBA CampsOrange Beach: Aquatic Center, 4853 S Wilson Blvd. Gulf Shores; David L. Bodenhamer Recreation Center, 310 W. 19th Ave.$275The PADI Seal Team is for young divers who are looking for action-packed fun in a pool by doing exciting scuba AquaMissions. Divers are introduced to underwater pho-tography, navigation, environmental awareness and more.Get your whole family involved in scuba diving so you can share extraordinary memories together and take your vacations to new depths. Check out PADI’s youth camps below for children ages eight to 14-years-old. To regis-ter call or stop by Down Under Dive Shop at 1129 Gulf Shores Parkway Gulf Shores, call 251-968-3483 or call Coach Lila at 334-315-5730.

FRIDAY, JUNE 5 – JULY 3Summertide Theatre presents: Ring of FireGeorge C. Meyer Performing Arts CenterSouth Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 W. 2nd St., Gulf Shores8 p.m.$20 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under.The University of Alabama’s professional summer theatre, SummerTide, will bring the man in black “down, down, down” to Gulf Shores during its 12th season. The cast of SummerTide will present Ring of Fire, a musical revue by Richard Maltby Jr., and Bill Meade. Inspired by the life and lyrics of Johnny Cash, Ring of Fire brings universal stories of love, home and family to the stage. The revue features over two dozen songs by Cash including, “I Walk the Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues” and of course the title song, “Ring of Fire.” Call 251-968-6721 or visit SummerTide.org.

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MONDAY, JUNE 29 – SATURDAY, JULY 42015 USSSA Global Sports Baseball World Series 3Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Foley SportsplexesUSSSA Global Sports Baseball comes to the beach. Check out the best youth baseball teams from across the country. Skills competition starts on Monday, opening ceremonies held on Tuesday with games beginning Wednesday! Call 256-651-1686 or visit USSSA.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 30 – SUNDAY, JULY 52015 USSSA AAA World SeriesOrange Beach Sportsplex is primary location, 4389 WIlliam Silvers Parkway, Orange BeachCheck out the AAA World Series in Orange Beach Alabama. The best fields, the best beaches and the best tournament for you and your team. Check it out, sign up and plan your trip to Alabama’s white sand beaches. Ex-citement on the fields as teams from across the Southeast compete to win the AAA title. Call 678-467-2172 or visit USSSA.com.

JULY 6 – JULY 112015 USSSA Global Sports Baseball World Series 4USSSA and the Alabama Gulf Coast come together to bring you the best in World Series competition. First class fields, sandy white beaches, beachfront accommodations, unique restaurants and attractions make this the best place to play baseball. Come join the fun as elite baseball teams take the fields to battle it our for the USSSA Global Sports Baseball World Series title. Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and USSSA, bringing you great baseball competi-tion at the beach. Call 256-651-1686 or visit USSSA.com.

JULY 13 – JULY 17Kaleidoscope Summer Fine Arts CampFirst Presbyterian Church of Gulf Shores, 309 E. 21st Ave., Gulf Shores9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.$100The Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Summer Fine Arts Camp gives young people a unique glimpse into the extraordi-

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nary world of fine arts, by participating in both hands-on classes and experiencing several professional perfor-mances. The camp encompasses all realms of the fine arts, including music, dance, drama and theatre, pastels, pot-tery, mosaics, watercolor, textiles (weaving and batiking). Offered to those entering 2nd through 8th grade this fall, students will be able to indicate class preference.Summer Camp will be $100 for the first student and $85 for additional brothers and sisters, saving them $15 on multiple family members. Call 251-948-2627 or visit GulfCoastArtsAlliance.com/events/gcaa-summer-fine-arts-camp.

Young Masters of Pastels CampOrange Beach Recreation Center, 4849 Wilson Blvd., Orange Beach9 a.m. – noon

JULY 13 – JULY 182015 USSSA Recreation Softball World SeriesGulf Shores Sportsplex, 19025 Oak Road W., Gulf ShoresCheck out softball rising stars as the action heats up at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex. More than 30 teams compete for the Recreation World Series Title. Call 256-990-0978.

2015 USSSA Global Sports Baseball World Series 5Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and FoleyThe best baseball action around. USSSA and Alabama’s Gulf Coast team up to deliver a World Series event like no other. Great accommodations, sandy white beaches, first class facilities, family friendly restaurants and attrac-tions. Check out baseball action on the coast as the best travel ball teams in the nation compete to win the USSSA Global Sports Baseball World Series title. Play ball with USSSA in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Call 256-651-1686 or visit USSSA.com.

JULY 20 – JULY 242015 USA Volleyball Beach High Performance Elite CampGulf Shores Public BeachSign up today to participate in this elite beach volleyball camp. Great beaches, great accommodations and great vol-leyball. The action comes to Gulf Shores this July.Call 251-968-8719 or visit GulfCoastVolleyball.org.

JULY 20 – JULY 252015 USSSA Global Sports Baseball World Series 6Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and FoleyTake me out to the ballpark, take me out to the game. USSSA and Alabama’s Gulf Coast team up to bring you the best World Series event this summer. Don’t miss the action, sign up today. Be among the best youth baseball teams from across the county who compete to win the USSSA Global Sports Baseball World Series 6. Call 256-651-1686 or visit USSSA.com.

JULY 20 – JULY 262015 USSSA Softball “C” Fastpitch World SeriesGulf Shores Sportsplex, Simms Park, Orange Beach Sportsplex and FoleyThe girls take the fields in this exciting World Series tournament. Don’t miss the action with more than 100 teams participating. Great accommodations, a variety of restaurants and sugar sand white beaches, make this the event to attend in 2015. Call 256-990-0978 or visit FastPitchAl.com.

JULY 27 – JULY 31Summer Art Camp ~ Culinary ArtsOrange Beach Community Center, 27235 Canal Road, Orange Beach9 a.m. – noon$129 per studentCulinary Arts, taught by Chef Jonathan Langston, will teach students to incorporate creativity and beauty into food preparation while taking on fun and exciting tasks like rolling sushi. This camp will include off-site activi-ties so that children can see, first hand, the wonders of culinary arts. Students will receive a chef’s hat and apron during camp. Space is very limited and payment is due upon registration.Call the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach at 251-981-ARTS (2787) to pay with a credit/debit card or mail/bring checks to 26389 Canal Road, Orange Beach. Cancellation after May 31 will result in half tuition refund.

EVERY MORNINGPirates and Princess BreakfastThe Hangout, Gulf Shores8 – 10:30 a.m.Join pirates and princesses for a fun interactive breakfast and scavenger hunt each morning.Visit TheHangout.com for more information.

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MUSICIAN SPOTLIGHT: MEL KNAPPBy Destiny [email protected]

Maybe you've seen his name headlining at the Flora-Bama, or maybe you've been to one of the open mic nights he hosts every week. If you live on

the Island, Mel Knapp is quickly becoming a well-known name on the local marquees. Now, the 32-year-old musi-cian from Demopolis is taking time to pursue his solo career as not only a musician, but as an artist.

Mel officially began his guitar career when he was 13. After his mom bought him a guitar, the young musician went to picking out songs like “Brain Stew,” by Green Day. Mel admits that the first time he decided he wanted to get serious about the guitar was when he played “Glycerine,” in front of a girl.

His love for chasing girls was short lived and his inter-ests quickly switched from girls to learning more about his trade.

Mel started off as the bassist for his first band, “Bubble,” with fellow musician, Charlie Wilson, who he still plays shows with today.

Exploring how far he could take his music, Mel toured the southeast music circuit with another band, “Turkish Delight.” Mel toured until he needed vacation and that's when he took a week off to head down to Orange Beach.

On that vacation in late 2004, Mel met Smokey Otis of the Foxy Iguanas.

“The band's bassist had just won some money at a casino and skipped town, so the band was in need a replacement,” Knapp said. “I asked them to set me up a bass rig and give me a chance and I played with them that night. A week later, I got a phone call from their manager asking if I was interested in moving down to the beach.”

Having nowhere to live, Mel stayed with the band's drummer and toured with the Foxy Iguanas for the next two and a half years.

“My longest stent was 48 days in a row with doubles, sometime triple gigs a day with no days off,” Knapp said. “After we played that, I said I needed a month off and the band respected that.”

After the month was over, Mel started playing with other bands as a bass player,

but didn't find as much work as he was looking for. He had an audio engineering degree, but decided he didn't want to take that career path.

Noticing the freedom that solo musicians seemed to

have over their music, Mel decided he wanted to give it a try for himself.

“I locked myself in my room for three days, learned about 40 songs and how to play and sing them on the guitar and then Live Bait at The Wharf gave me my first solo gig,” Knapp said.

That first gig built up his reputation in the area and he was soon helping other musicians on their albums.

Mel has helped out fellow musicians such as David Chastang, Melissa Joiner, Christina Christian and even helped a recording at Fame Studios on Muscle Shoals with Gwen Ellen.

Knapp has plenty of respect for the other musicians on the Gulf Coast music circuit.

PHOTO BY BETH CHILDS

Catch Mel on the coast every week!

• Open Mic Tuesday at Moe's Original BBQ in Foley, AL

• Open Mic Wednesday at Happy Harbor Mothership at 6 p.m.

• The Flora-Bama on Thursdays• The Hangout on Friday nights

at 10 p.m. with the Foxy Iguanas

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KARAOKEFoleyAmerican Legion Post 99 Friday at 7 p.m.Good Time Charlie’s Tuesday at 10 p.m.The Office Lounge Wednesday at 8 p.m. Ft. MorganTacky Jacks Thursday and Saturday at 9 p.m. Gulf ShoresBehind The Pines Wednesday at 8 p.m. Mud Bugs Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m.Pink Pony Pub nightly at 7 p.m.Tacky Jacks Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.Orange BeachIsland Time Daiquiri Bar Wednesday at 8 p.m.Tacky Jacks Thursday at 6 p.m.Undertow Wednesday – Friday at 9:30 p.m. OPEN MICFoleyAmerican Legion Post 99 Sunday at 6 p.mMoes Bar B Que Tuesday at 5 p.m.The Office Lounge Tuesday at 6 p.m. Gulf ShoresTacky Jacks Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.The Cove Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.Orange BeachGinny Lane Monday at 7 p.m.Happy Harbor the Mothership Monday at 6 p.m.Island Time Daiquiri Bar Tuesday with Brittany Bell at 9 p.m.Perdido KeyFlora-Bama Monday at 6 p.m.

LIVE MUSICWEDNESDAY, JULY 1Gulf ShoresLuLu’s The RelicsPapa Rocco’s Mark and SmokeyOrange BeachBimini Bobs Al and KathyHot Spot Logan Spicer

THURSDAY, JULY 2Gulf ShoresBill’s by the Beach Damien Lamb

LuLu’s Adam HoltPapa Rocco’s Logan SpicerOrange BeachBaumhower’s Destiny BrownSunset Festival at The Wharf Willie StaglinTacky Jacks Mac Walter

FRIDAY, JULY 3Gulf ShoresBill’s by the Beach Lisa Zanghi and Scott KoehnLuLu’s Wes Loper / Adam Doleac BandPapa Rocco’s Logan SpicerTacky Jacks Soulfood JunkiesOrange BeachBaumhowers Double DBimini Bobs Destiny BrownGilbey’s Rich BoydenTacky Jacks Jimmy Lee Hannaford

SATURDAY, JULY 4FoleyAmerican Legion Post 99 A Family TraditionGulf ShoresBill’s by the Beach Barstool SurfersLuLu’s Shiny ObjectsPapa Rocco’s Johnny B.Tacky Jacks Tommy MorseOrange BeachBaumhower’s Ronnie PresleyBimini Bobs Sid MooreGilbey’s Mac WaltersTacky Jacks Chris Bryant / Micky Springston

SUNDAY, JULY 5Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Jimmy LumpkinPapa Rocco’s Johnny B.Tacky Jacks Sarah PercyOrange BeachBimini Bobs Destiny BrownCobalt Coffee, BlackTacky Jacks Jonesy Gambino

MONDAY, JULY 6Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Brent BurnsPapa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey TUESDAY, JULY 7Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Sugarcane JanePapa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8Gulf ShoresLuLu’s CoConut RadioPapa Rocco’s Mark and SmokeyOrange BeachBimini Bobs Al and KathyHot Spot Logan Spicer

THURSDAY, JULY 9Gulf ShoresBill’s by the Beach Chase BrownLuLu’s Kyle and KarlPapa Rocco’s Logan SpicerOrange BeachBaumhower’s Destiny BrownSunset Festival at The Wharf Brian HillTacky Jacks Damien Lamb Duo

FRIDAY, JULY 10Gulf ShoresBill’s by the Beach Barstool SufersLuLu’s Lee YankiePapa Rocco’s Logan SpicerTacky Jacks Three Bean SoupOrange BeachAmphitheater at The Wharf John FogertyBaumhower’s Christina ChristianBimini Bobs Ronnie PresleyGilbey’s Mac WaltersTacky Jacks Marty McIntosh

SATURDAY, JULY 11FoleyAmerican Legion Post 99 Robert BroomGulf ShoresBill’s by the Beach Chase BrownLuLu’s Adam Holt BandPapa Rocco’s Johnny B.Tacky Jacks Jimmy Lew Hanniford / Johnny B.Orange BeachBaumhowers Roger PlemmonsBimini Bobs Sid MooreTacky Jacks Jesse Howell / Charlie Wilson Duo

SUNDAY, JULY 12FoleyAmerican Legion Post 99 Southern StarFort Morgan

Tacky Jacks Les LintonGulf ShoresLuLu’s Cadillac AttackPapa Rocco’s Johnny B.Orange BeachBimini Bobs Destiny BrownCobalt Coffee, BlackTacky Jacks Melissa Joiner

MONDAY, JULY 13Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Brent BurnsPapa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

TUESDAY, JULY 14Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Alvarado Road ShowPapa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Alvarado Road ShowPapa Rocco’s Mark and SmokeyOrange BeachBimini Bobs Al and KathyHot Spot Logan Spicer

THURSDAY, JULY 16Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Wes LoperPapa Rocco’s Logan SpicerOrange BeachBaumhower’s Destiny BrownSunset Festival at The Wharf Modern EldoradosTacky Jacks Mac Walter

FRIDAY, JULY 17Gulf ShoresBill’s by the Beach Damien Lamb DuoLuLu’s Cool RayzPapa Rocco’s Logan SpicerOrange BeachBaumhower’s Double DBimini Bobs Ronnie PresleyGilbey’s Vic SaulTacky Jacks Melissa Joiner and Company

SATURDAY, JULY 18FoleyAmerican Legion Post 99 BrutiGulf Shores

LIVE LOCAL MUSICLooking for some live music? The Gulf Coast has plenty to offer in music and entertainment. This monthly guide will lead you to hot spots for karaoke, open mic, live music and more. Email Destiny Brown to update or add listings at [email protected].

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Bill’s by the Beach Lisa ZanghiLuLu’s Shiny ObjectsPapa Rocco’s Johnny B.Tacky Jacks Jimmy Lee Hanniford / Johnny B.Orange BeachBaumhower’s Charlie WilsonBimini Bobs Stricly IsbellGilbey’s Corey ReznerTacky Jacks Christ Bryant

SUNDAY, JULY 19FoleyAmerican Legion Post 99 Mike and Tim DeanGulf ShoresLuLu’s Shiny ObjectsPapa Rocco’s Johnny B.Orange BeachBimini Bobs Destiny BrownCobalt Coffee, BlackTacky Jacks Jonesy Gambino

MONDAY, JULY 20Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Brent BurnsPapa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

TUESDAY, JULY 21Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Grits N PiecesPapa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22Gulf ShoresPapa Rocco’s Mark and SmokeyOrange BeachBimini Bobs Al and KathyHot Spot Logan Spicer

THURSDAY, JULY 23Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Sugarcane JanePapa Rocco’s Logan SpicerOrange BeachBaumhower’s Destiny BrownSunset Festival at The Wharf Brian HillTacky Jacks Damien Lamb Duo

FRIDAY, JULY 24Gulf ShoresBill’s by the Beach Charlie Wilson and Mel KnappLuLu’s Kyle and KarlPapa Rocco’s Logan SpicerOrange BeachBaumhower’s Double DBimini Bobs Christina ChristianGilbey’s Mac WaltersTacky Jacks Jimmy Lee Hannaford

SATURDAY, JULY 25FoleyAmerican Legion Post 99 KATGulf Shores

Bill’s by the Beach Barstool SurfersLuLu’s Rhythm InterventionPapa Rocco’s Johnny B.Tacky Jacks Jimmy Lee Hanniford / Johnny B.Orange BeachGilbey’s Mac WaltersBaumhower’s Christina ChristianBimini Bobs Sid MooreTacky Jacks Mickey Springston

SUNDAY, JULY 26FoleyAmerican Legion Post 99 Mike and Tim DeanFort MorganTacky Jacks Les LintonGulf ShoresLuLu’s Cadillac AttackPapa Rocco’s Johnny B.Orange BeachBimini Bobs Alexa BurroughsCobalt Coffee, BlackTacky Jacks Melissa Joiner

MONDAY, JULY 27Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Brent BurnsPapa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

TUESDAY, JULY 28Gulf Shores

LuLu’s Blind Dog Mike and the HowlersPapa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Jimmy LumpkinPapa Rocco’s Mark and SmokeyOrange BeachBimini Bobs Al and KathyHot Spot Logan Spicer

THURSDAY, JULY 30Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Lee Yankie BandPapa Rocco’s Logan SpicerOrange BeachBaumhower’s Destiny BrownSunset Festival at The Wharf Mario MenaTacky Jacks Jimmy Lee Hanniford

FRIDAY, JULY 31Gulf ShoresBill’s by the Beach Lisa Zanghi and Scott KoehnLuLu’s Crowned JewelzPapa Rocco’s Logan SpicerOrange BeachBaumhower’s Roger PlemonsBimini Bobs Destiny Brown Gilbey’s Mac WaltersTacky Jacks Charlie Wilson Duo

“I think everybody’s humble here,” Knapp said. “I've been to L.A., I've experienced Nashville, but down here is an untapped resource of talent. Nobody moves here to be famous, but some of the musicians could be and they're way better than some of the famous people I've already heard.”

Knapp has played with well over 50 musicians in the area.

“We're not cut-throat musicians,” Knapp said. “It's a competition, but it’s a respectful competition. It's kind of like a mafia down here — but a good mafia. If you spit on one of us, you might as well spit on all of us because we have each other’s back.”

“I'm used to helping other musicians and I've always enjoyed doing that,” Knapp said. “But this year, I want to do my own thing. I've already established myself as a musician and now I want to establish myself as an artist.”

Now, Mel is planning on taking his solo career to the next level.

“The music I write is for me, which has been the case for a while — up until this year,” Knapp said.

Mel plans on getting his songs published in the near future, and he wouldn't mind his songs being recorded

by someone who has as just as much love for the song as he does. Knapp hopes to have his album out within the next year.

Knapp not only helps out other musicians, he enjoys helping out everyone.

Once a month, Knapp entertains the patients at Blake, a living facility for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s, in Malbis.

“I enjoy doing that and I think it's amazing that people count out older people because they have a so called dis-ability,” Knapp said. “But I proved it wrong last time I was there. Some of them actually remembered my name. They couldn’t tell me the day of the week, but the power of music can transcend all of that. Last time they not only remembered me, but they remembered what songs I played and they would sing the songs with me.”

Knapp enjoys lending a hand to others and shares his love for music with all who are around him. He is excited to continue his solo music career and to pursue his original music.

“I'm the musician that likes to help and can't help but to help another musician achieve what they hear in their head,” Knapp said. “It made me happy for many years and was a great accepted challenge, but now it's time for me to help myself and get myself out there as not just a musician but as an artist. Better late than never!”

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Frequently Asked Questions1) Tents (no larger than a 10x10 ft.) are allowed on the beach, but they have to be placed

behind (North of) the designated sign marker post and should be removed before night. Tents cannot be placed between the sign post and the Gulf of Mexico. This is for designated emergency and safety access.

2) Pets are not allowed on the beach on the Gulf of Mexico or surrounding islands (Robinson, Bird, Walker). However they are allowed at the designated city Dog Park on Canal Rd. (Hwy 180) next to Sportsman Marina. All dogs should remain on a leash within the city limits.

3) Glass in any form (bottle, cup, container, etc.) is strictly prohibited on our beaches and islands.

4) A yellow or green ag posted along gulf beaches means to use caution while swimming in the gulf waters and is permitted.

A red ag means danger and one should not swim in the waters.

Double red ags mean that swimming in the waters is prohibited by law.

Purple means WARNING! A jelly sh or other marine threat.

5) All trails and parks are free and open from daylight to dusk 7 days a week.

6) Fires or ames are strictly prohibited on the beach. This includes grills, tiki-torches, lanterns, open re pits, candles, reworks, etc.

7) Jet skis, boats, and any other motorized vessels, are prohibited from launching along the gulf front beaches.

251-981-6979 (City Hall)(Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm)

251-980-INFO (City Infoline)

251-981-SURF Daily Beach Report

www.cityoforangebeach.comwww.ospreycamera.com

which is being seen daily around the world

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The Kaleidoscope Summer Fine Arts Camp will be July 13 through 17 and is a partnership between the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance and the First Presbyterian

Church of Gulf Shores. The goal of this camp is to give young people a glimpse into the extraordinary world of the fine arts, by participating in both hands-on classes and experiencing live, professional performances.

The camp encompasses all realms of the fine arts, including various mediums of visual art, many different musical genres, dance, drama and literature. Offered to those entering second through eighth grades, students will be divided into age categories for classes. Each will be able to indicate class preferences, but will also be exposed to all the fine arts through the performances.

This event is a revitalization of the camp coordinated for several years by the former Gulf Coast Arts Council, now merged with the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance. It has

been greatly enhanced by a wider group of coordinating, performing and exhibiting professional artists.

The Kaleidoscope Summer Fine Arts Camp will offer music, dance, drama/theatre, stories, pastels, pottery, mosaics, watercolors, textile arts and drawing. Applica-tions are available online at gulfcoastartsalliance.com or gulfshoresfirstpresbyterian.org. They can also be picked up at the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery, 225 E. 24th

Ave. or at the First Presby-terian Church, 309 E. 21st Ave., both in Gulf Shores.

The camp will include art activities such as pastels, pottery, mosaics, watercolors, textile arts, drawing and tie-dye

The camp is open to children entering grades 2 – 8.

SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Explore the arts at Kaleidoscope

if you go

WHAT: Kaleidescope Summer Fine Arts CampWHEN: July 13 – 17COST: $100 per person; $85 for siblingsFIND OUT MORE: Call 251-948-2627, 251-978-8130, visit GulfCoastArtsAlliance.com or email [email protected]

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AUGUST ABSTRACTSA special exhibit by Susan McCullough

The Gulf Coast Arts Alliance is honored to present a special

exhibit“August Abstracts,” by Susan McCullough, a well-known Gulf Shores artist. The exhibit will be on display in the GCAA Art Gallery from July 30 until August 31. A reception will be held on July 30, from 6 – 8 p.m. The public has a cordial invitation to attend.

Susan Nomberg McCullough received her bachelor of science degree in speech and art from the University of Alabama and has continued to study with many accom-plished artists and teachers, including Professors Al Sella and Frank Engle of Tuscaloosa, and Max Hellman at The Birmingham Museum of Art. She has also studied at the Delgado Museum of New Orleans, now the New Orleans Museum of Art, and in other locations throughout the United States.

Having produced more than 500 paintings, Susan’s art is displayed in libraries, banks, hospitals, senior care facilities, interior design showrooms, corporate offices and private collections. Her commissioned portrait of Pasquale’s Inc. founder, “Papa” Pasquale, hangs in the company’s national corporate office.

The University of Alabama recently commissioned Susan to create a painting to honor her late professor and life-long mentor, Al Sella. The painting is an impres-sionistic portrait of the iconic artists and his emblematic bicycle. The portrait now hangs in the art building, Clark

Hall, and is slated to do so in perpetuity.

Susan’s was recently honored by having two of her works selected to be on display at the Exhibition Flor-ence Biennale in Florence Italy. This event will be held in September. The two pieces selected will be on display at the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery during her “August Abstracts” exhibition, July 30 through August 31.

Susan and her husband, Gaylon, are long time residents of Gulf Shores. Most days you will find Susan working in her Gallery and Studio at 350 Cypress Bend Blvd., located next to the Villas at The McCullough Institute in Gulf Shores.

For information about the Susan N. McCullough special exhibit, email [email protected], telephone 251-948-2627 or visit gulfcoastartsalliance.com. The Gulf Coast Arts Alliance is a non-profit organization with office and Art Gallery at 225 East 24th Avenue in the Waterway Village of Gulf Shores.

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Photos submitted by the Coastal Photography Club. For more information contact Capt. Mark Robinson at 251-540-7463 or President Mary Whitworth at 251-550-7050.

Tabletop Photography

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Jeane Carlson

Gary Gaston

Capt. Mark Robinson

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PHOTOS BY CHASE BROWN

WILDLIFE AT GULF STATE PARK

VISIT THE PARK!Gulf State Park20115 State Highway 135, Gulf Shores251-948-7275

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Assembly of GodCHRISTIAN LIFE CHURCH25550 Canal Rd, Orange Beach

967-4840www.christianlifechurch.tv

GULFWAY CHURCH541 Cotton Creek Dr. (Co. Rd. 4), Gulf

Shores968-6858

www.gulfwaychurch.com

BaptistFIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF

GULF SHORES2200 West First St., Gulf Shores

968-7369

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OFORANGE BEACH

4773 Bay Circle, Orange Beach981-4288

www.firstbaptistorangebeach.com

FISHERMEN BAPTIST CHURCH17101 River Rd., Bon Secour

949-6387www.fomm.org

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH7159 County Rd. 10, Bon Secour

949-6486

ISLAND FELLOWSHIP BAPTISTCHURCH

28290 Canal Rd, Orange Beach980-1005

LAGOON BAPTIST CHURCH17867 State Hwy 180 W., Gulf Shores

968-7057www.lagoonbc.com

OYSTER BAY BAPTIST CHURCH, SBC4280 Plash Rd., Gulf Shores

968-7805www.oysterbaybaptist.org

ROMAR BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH23370 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach

981-8959www.romarbeach.org

SHELL BANKS BAPTIST CHURCH12125 State Hwy 180, Gulf Shores

540-7136

CatholicOUR LADY OF THE GULF

CATHOLIC CHURCH308 East 22nd Ave, Gulf Shores

968-7062www.ourladyofthegulfal.org

ST. THOMAS-BY-THE-SEA26547 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach

981-8132www.stthomasbythesea.org

Church of ChristCHURCH OF CHRIST OF

GULF SHORES2414 W. 1st St, Gulf Shores

968-7769www.gulfshoreschurchofchrist.org

EpiscopalHOLY SPIRIT EPISCOPAL CHURCH

616 Fort Morgan Rd, Gulf Shores968-5988

www.holyspiritepiscopalgulfshores.com

ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH6270 Bon Secour Hwy, Bon Secour

949-6254

Greek OrthodoxST. ATHANASIOS GREEK

ORTHODOX CHAPEL220 E. 20th Ave, Gulf Shores

967-2020stathanasios.al.goarch.org

LutheranGRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA

491 West 23rd Ave, Gulf Shores968-5991

PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH8250 Roscoe Rd., Gulf Shores

974-2545

ST. JUDE’S BY THE SEA LUTHERANCHURCH

312 E. 16th Ave, Gulf Shores968-5833

Methodist - UnitedGULF SHORES UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

1900 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores968-2411

www.gulfshoresumc.org

MORGAN’S CHAPEL UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

Hwy 10, across from Swift School, Bon Secour949-7400

ORANGE BEACH UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

28751 Canal Rd., Orange Beach981-6751

www.orangebeachumc.org

Non-DenominationalIGLESIA CASA DE LUZ

Companerismo Cristiano225 E. 24th Ave, Gulf Shores

948-3467

SAFE HARBOR HOUSE OF PRAYERMulti-Culture Full Gospel

7320 Bon Secour Hwy, Bon Secour223-3615

ST. ANDREW BY THE SEA,A COMMUNITY CHURCH

17263 Ft. Morgan Rd, Gulf Shores968-3900

www.standrewbythesea.org

PresbyterianFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

OF GULF SHORES309 East 21st Ave., Gulf Shores

968-7720www.gspres.com

GRACE FELLOWSHIP PCA19470 Co. Rd. 6, Gulf Shores

968-5302www.gracefellowship-pca.com

ORANGE BEACHPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH26640 Canal Rd, Orange Beach

981-4220www.orangebeachpresbyterian.org

CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTERPROGRAMS: Emergency Aid, Food Pantry,

Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy and Meals on Wheels.

317 Dolphin Ave., Gulf Shores968-5256

www.cscgs.com

ASSEMBLY OF GODChristian Life the island Church25550 Canal Rd., Orange Beach

251-967-4840www.christianlifechurch.tv

Gulfway Church541 Cotton Creek Dr. (Co. Rd. 4),

Gulf Shores251-968-6858

www.gulfwaychurch.com

BAPTISTFirst Baptist Church of Gulf Shores

2200 W. 1st St., Gulf Shores251-968-7369

First Baptist Church of Orange Beach4773 Bay Circle, Orange Beach

251-981-4288www.firstbaptistorangebeach.com

Fisherman Baptist Church17101 River Rd., Bon Secour

251-949-6387www.fomm.org

Friendship Baptist Church7159 County Rd. 10, Bon Secour

251-949-6486

Island Fellowship Baptist Church28290 Canal Rd., Orange Beach

251-980-1005

Lagoon Baptist Church17867 State Highway 180 W., Gulf Shores

251-968-7057www.lagoonbc.com

Oyster Bay Baptist Church, SBC4280 Plash Rd., Gulf Shores

251-968-7805www.oysterbaybaptist.org

Romar Beach Baptist Church23370 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach

251-981-8959www.romarbeach.org

Shell Banks Baptist Church12125 State Highway 180, Gulf Shores

251-540-7136

CATHOLICOur Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church

308 E. 22nd Ave., Gulf Shores251-968-7062

www.ourladyofthegulfal.org

St. Thomas By The Sea26547 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach

251-981-8132www.stthomasbythesea.org

CHURCH OF CHRISTChurch of Christ Gulf Shores2414 W. 1st St., Gulf Shores

251-968-7769www.gulfshoreschurchofchrist.org

EPISCOPALHoly Spirit Episcopal Church

616 Fort Morgan Rd., Gulf Shores251-968-5988

www.holyspiritepiscopalgulfshores.com

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church6270 Bon Secour Highway, Bon Secour

251-949-6254

GREEK ORTHODOXSt. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Chapel

220 E. 20th Ave., Gulf Shores251-967-2020

stathanasios.al.goarch.org

LUTHERANGrace Lutheran Church-ELCA491 W. 23rd Ave., Gulf Shores

251-968-5991

Peace Lutheran Church8250 Roscoe Rd., Gulf Shores

251-974-2545

St. Jude’s By The Sea Lutheran Church312 E. 16th Ave., Gulf Shores

251-968-5833

METHODIST - UNITEDGulf Shores United Methodist Church1900 Gulf Shores Pkwy., Gulf Shores

251-968-2411www.gulfshoresumc.org

Morgan’s Chapel United Methodist Church

Highway 10, across from Swift School, Bon Secour

251-949-7400

Orange Beach United Methodist Church28751 Canal Rd., Orange Beach

251-981-6751www.orangebeachumc.org

NON-DENOMINATIONALChristian Service Center

Programs: Emergency Aid, Food Pantry, Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy

and Meals on Wheels317 Dolphin Ave., Gulf Shores

251-968-5256www.cscgs.com

Iglesia Casa De LuzCompanerismo Cristiano

225 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores251-948-3467

Safe Harbor House of PrayerMulti-Culture Full Gospel

7320 Bon Secour Highway, Bon Secour251-223-3615

St. Andrew By The Sea, A Community Church

17263 Fort Morgan Rd., Gulf Shores251-968-3900

www.standrewbythesea.org

PRESBYTERIANFirst Presbyterian Church (USA)

of Gulf Shores309 E. 21st Ave., Gulf Shores

251-968-7720www.gspres.com

Orange Beach Presbyterian Church26640 Canal Rd., Orange Beach

251-981-4220www.orangebeachpresbyterian.org

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Hanging out at the beach can make you hungry. When it does, head out to one of our remarkable Gulf Shores and Orange Beach restaurants. With the world’s best inshore and offshore deep

sea fishing, you’ll find that succulent, fresh-off-the-boat seafood is the order of the day.

Of course, you don’t have to have seafood! You’ll find plenty of restaurants in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach serving barbecue, steak,

Italian, Japanese, Mexican, pizza, deli-style sandwiches and more.

DININGGUIDE

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Voted Top Ten Seafood Restaurant In USABy Coastal Living

“The Best Steamed Seafood Available”SINCE 1989

www.GulfShoresSteamer.com

GETTIN’ STEAMED

251.948.6344Located at

27267 Perdido Beach Blvd. #115,Orange Beach, AL

in SanRoc Cay

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Appetizer Selection*Steamed Oysters

*Raw OystersSeafood Gumbo, Crawfi sh

Corn Chowder or Spicy Cajun Jambalaya

Steamed Royal Red ShrimpFresh Steamed Mussels

Smoked Tuna or Shrimp DipBlue Crab Claws

Crab Cakes • Shrimp Skewer

SaladsShrimp Salad • Cobb Salad

SandwichesServed with chips and all the fi xin’s

*Hot & Juicy Hamburger*Tuna Sandwich

Chicken SandwichHot Dog

Grilled PoBoy’s*Steak Sandwich

Crab DelightGrilled Cheese

Land Lover’sServed with corn, potato and cole slaw

*Filet Mignon*Ribeye Steak

Grilled ChickenGarden Steamer

Gettin’ SteamedPlatters

“VOTED BEST VALUE”All Platters & Combos Are Served with

corn, Potato and Cole SlawBay Steamer

Ocean SteamerSmall Steamer

Crawling CombosRoyal Red Shrimp

Alaskan Snow CrabShrimp & Crab Combo

*Shrimp & OystersThe Crab Bowl

“Bucket O’ Reds”

Fresh Fish SelectionServed with corn, potato and cole slaw

Extra For Blackened SeasoningRed Fish, Mahi-Mahi, Tilapia,Whitefi sh or Our Fresh Catch

*Yellowfi n TunaCrab CakesStuffed Fish

The “Little Shrimp”SelectionServed with Chips

4 Oz. Burger • Hot DogGrilled Chicken Fingers

Grilled Cheese • (2)PB & J

DessertsKey Lime Pie

French Silk Chocolate PieNew York Style Cheesecake

A la CarteShrimp Skewer

Snow Crab ClusterLobster Tail

SidesCole Slaw, Corn or New Potatoes

Caulifl ower or Broccoli

BeveragesCoke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, Vault, Lemonade, Iced

Tea

WinesBy The Glass, By The Bottle,

Premium BottleMerlot, White Zinfandel, Char-

donnay, Cabernet,Pinot Grigio

BeerDomestic Bottle Premium Bottle

Domestic Draft By The GlassPremium Draft By The Glass

Domestic PitcherPremium Pitcher

Frozen DaiquiriStrawberry, Pina Colada, Banana, Peach, Tequila sunrise, Margarita,

*All Prices Are Subject To Change Without Notice Due to Market and Availability*We Serve Our Food Hot & Fresh, So Please Allow Time For A Quality Product

Consumer Information: consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shell sh or eggs may increase your risk of illness, especially if youhave certain medical conditions, such as chronic illness of the liver or blood, or have immune disorders.

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Moe’s OriginalBAR B QUE

If the pit house is smokin’, we’re open!

25603 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, Alabama

251.981.RIBS (7427)

www.moesoriginalbbq.comMoe’s Original Bar B Que offers a

New Meaning to Beach BBQ If you’re hungry for

Come To Moe’s To Get Your Fix!

Pulled Pork, Wings, Southern Fried Ca� ish,

Fried Shrimp and their Famous Ribs

Also off eringCatering Service for

Special Events &Parties

Daily Specials!Mon: Meatloaf

Tues: BBQ Baked PotatoWed: Brisket

Thur: Thanksgiving SandwichFri: Blackened Mahi Mahi

Sat: Smoked CheeseburgerSun: Fried Chicken

11am-9pm - 7 Days a WeekUnless We Sell Out First!

Shirt and Shoes are NOT Required, or expected.

Let Us CaterYour

Events!

Or Haul It Home... Double & Triple

Wide Packs Available

Moe’s New Location20733 Mi in Rd., Foley, AL • 251-923-0079

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SandwichesServed with choice of two sides

and a drinkPulled Pork

Smoked ChickenSmoked TurkeyShrimp Moe Boy

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Pulled PorkSmoked ChickenSmoked TurkeyChicken Wings

Cat sh • Ribs - sm / lg

Sides (6oz.)Baked Beans • Marinated Slaw

Potato Salad • Bag O’ ChipsBanana Puddin’

Special Side of the Day

Haul it HomeDouble-Wide Family Pack

(3-4 people)Triple-Wide Pack

(5-6 people)1 lb. O’ Pork Whole Bird

1 lb O’ TurkeyRack O’ Ribs

Half Pint O’ Sides Pint O’ Sides Pan O’ Sides

25603 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, Alabama • 251.981.RIBS (7427)

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DailyLunch Specialsincludes Swamp Soup

& DessertMon. thru Fri.

“HOME OF THE ORIGINAL”

Happy

Hour

EVERY DAY 11AM-6PM

FULL BAR

BEST PRICES

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Fish River Grill #3GULF SHORES

1545 Gulf Shores Pkwy.(Next to Rouses)

251.948.1110Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Gulf Shores Later Hours Spring & Summer

Fish River Grill #2FOLEY

608 S. McKenzie(Foley Plaza on Hwy. 59)

251.952.FISH (3474)

NOW

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1545 Gulf Shores Parkway • Gulf Shores, Alabama (Next to Rouses)

251.948.1110

OMG! SHRIMP FEAST POBOY!!!CHOSEN IN TOP “100 DISHES TO EAT IN ALABAMA BEFORE YOU DIE”

GRILLED or FRIEDAUTHENTIC SOUTHERN COOKED SEAFOOD PLATTERS

(Served w/ Fries, Coleslaw, Hushpuppies, Fried Okra, Tartar or Cocktail Sauce & Swamp Soup) Bayou Seafood Platter - Fried Gator, Frog Legs, Shrimp, Oyster, Cat sh

Seafood Platter - Fried Shrimp, Oyster, Cat sh Golden Fried Cat sh Platter - (U.S. Raised)

Fried Select Oyster Platter Fried Shrimp Platter - (Approx. 14-15)

Fried Gator PlatterVOTED BEST BURGERS IN BALDWIN COUNTY

Hurricane Burger • Hillbilly Melt • River Burger • Shroooom Burger • Swamp BurgerBleu Cheese Bacon Burger

REDNECK REUBEN • ALABAMA CHICKEN MELTPoBoys • Chicken • Shrimp • Oysters • Gator • Frog Legs

Craw sh Pistols • Cat sh • White sh • Stuffed Crab***Cajun Craw sh Pistols Dinner (2) w/ Fries & Slaw***

OMG! Shrimp Feast Po-Boy • Seafood BLT APPETIZERS ~ SALADS ~ POBOYS & SANDWICHES ~ KIDS MENU

DON’T FORGET YOUR SWEET THANG“Sweet Thang” Signature Dessert! Redneck version of a New Orleans Beignet & Granny’s Apple

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608 S. McKenzie Street • (Foley Plaza on Hwy. 59)Foley, Alabama

251.952.FISH (3474)

1545 Gulf Shores Pkwy (Next to Rouses)Gulf Shores, Alabama251.948.1110

Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. • Gulf Shores Later Hours Spring & Summer

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Since2004

Seafood Kitchen138 West 1st Ave • Gulf Shores, AL • 251-948-7294

•Best Lunch• Best Dinner• Best Seafood

also been voted• Friendliest Staff

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“must-visit”

while in Gulf Shores

Voted “People’s Choice”

Award-winning Fish and Shimp SpecialtiesCasual Family Atmosphere

Reasonable Prices Senior Menu Available,from 3pm - 5:30pm

Daily Lunch SpecialsFresh Steamed, Grilled,Blackened, Fried, Baked

and SautéedSeafood

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Seafood Kitchen

Dinner MenuSTARTERS

Oysters on the Half Shell 1/2 dozen 5.99................1 dozen 10.99Southern Style Crab Cakes 9.99Shrimp Remoulade 7.99Crab, Spinach & Artichoke Dip 8.99Coconut Shrimp 8.99Stuffed Mushrooms 8.99Alligator Bites 8.99Fried Crab Claws 1/2 lb........12.99 1 lb........24.99Tuna Dip 7.99Sweet Potato French Fry Basket 7.75Fried Green Tomatoes 6.99

GUMBO & SOUPSeafood Gumbo cup....4.75 bowl....6.49Crab & Shrimp Bisque cup....5.25 bowl....7.99

FRIED SEAFOOD FAVORITES(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Butter y Shrimp 15.99Tail-less Shrimp 14.99Bon Secour Oysters 16.99Crab Claws 17.99Fried Fish of the Day 17.99Shrimp & Flounder 16.99Shrimp & Oysters 17.99Fried Cat sh 14.99

SEAFOOD PLATTERS(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Shrimp Lover’s Platter 17.99Fried Seafood Platter 18.99Broiled Seafood Platter 16.99Creole Platter 18.99Caribbean Platter 18.99Crab Platter 23.99

SEAFOOD SPECIALTIES(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Stuffed Shrimp 16.99Shrimp Scampi 16.99Blackened Cat sh 14.99Coconut Shrimp 16.99Grilled Shrimp 15.99Shrimp Creole 15.99Craw sh Etoufee 15.99Crab Cake Dinner 15.99

STEAMED SEAFOOD(Served with new potatoes & one side)

Snow Crab Legs - 2 lbs. 26.99Royal Red Shrimp - 1 lb. 22.99Combo - 1/2 pound Royal Reds & 1 pound Snow Crab 23.99

TONIGHT’S CATCH(Served with your choice of two side dishes)Choose from the following preparation styles:

Fried Catch 17.99Blackened Catch 17.99Grilled Catch 17.99Broiled Catch 17.99

New Orleans Catch 19.99Mediterranean Catch 19.99Caribbean Catch 19.99*Pecan Encrusted Catch 19.99*Paneed Catch 21.99

LAND LOVER’S FARE(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Hawaiian Rib-eye - (12 oz.) 18.99 - add jumbo grilled or fried shrimp add $4.00Jamaica-Jerk Chicken 14.99Grilled Chicken Breasts 13.99Fried Chicken Tenders 13.99

PASTAFettuccini Alfredo 13.99 - with grilled or blackened chicken 15.99 - with shrimp or craw sh 16.99Scallops Alfredo 15.99Shrimp & Pasta Marsala 18.99Basil-Pesto Pasta 13.99 - with grilled chicken 14.99 - with shrimp 15.99

SIDE DISHESSubstitute House or Caesar Salad for a Side

Dish - Add $1.75Sweet Potato Casserole ~ Cole Slaw Baked Potato ~ Steamed Vegetables

Yellow Rice ~ French FriesFried Green Tomatoes

Lunch MenuHOME-STYLE LUNCH SPECIALS

(Served with your choice of two side dishes)Saturday & Sunday - Add $1.00

Fried Shrimp - tail less 7.25Blackened Cat sh 7.25Fried Cat sh 7.25Broiled Flounder 7.25Fried Flounder 7.25Grilled Chicken 7.25Chicken Creole 7.25Fried Chicken Tenders 7.25Country Fried Steak 7.25Hamburger Steak 7.25Pork Chops 7.25Country Ham 7.25Vegetable Plate 6.99

SANDWICHES(Served with french fries)

Complimentary Ice Tea and Bread Served with All Dine in Lunch Entrees. Add House or Caesar Salad 3.25Substitute Salad for side dish 1.75Po-Boy Sandwich 8.99Cheeseburger 7.99Crab Cake Po-Boy 10.99

*Monte Cristo Sandwich 7.99SALADS

Dressings: Honey-Mustard, Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Italian, Thousand Island, French,

Low-Fat Ranch, Raspberry Vinaigrette,Balsamic Vinegar, Balsamic Vinaigrette,

Sesame Asian, Oil & VinegarRiviera Salad 7.25 - with pecan chicken tenders 9.99 - with chicken tenders 8.99 - with boiled shrimp 9.99 - with grilled or blackened chicken 8.99Caesar Salad 7.25 - w/grilled or blackened chicken 8.99 - w/boiled shrimp 9.99Gumbo & Salad - a cup of Seafood Gumbo and our 7.99Bisque & Salad 8.50

SEAFOOD FAVORITES(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Add House or Caesar Salad 2.25 Substitute Salad for side dish 1.75Fried Butter y Shrimp 10.99Fried Oysters 12.99Fried Crab Claws 13.99*Coconut Shrimp 11.99Grilled Shrimp 10.99

Fried Seafood Platter 14.99Broiled Seafood Platter 13.99Stuffed Shrimp 12.99Mahi-Mahi 11.99Yellow-Fin Tuna 11.99Tilapia 9.99Grouper 12.99Snow Crab Legs 16.99Royal Reds - 3/4 lb. 16.99Combo - 1/2 lb. Each 16.99Crab Cakes - 2 cakes 13.99

PASTAFettuccini Alfredo 10.99 - w\grilled or blackened chicken 11.99 - with shrimp or craw sh 12.99Basil Pesto Pasta

- with Roma Tomatoes 10.99 - with grilled chicken 11.99 - with shrimp 12.99

SIDE DISHESFried Green Tomatoes ~ Green Beans

Turnip Greens ~Sweet Potato Casserole Corn Fritters ~ French Fries

Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy ~ Fried Okra Au Gratin Potatoes ~ Steamed Veggies

Kernel Corn ~ Yellow Rice Black-Eyed Peas ~ Cole Slaw

Lima Beans ~ Macaroni & Cheese

138 West 1st AveGulf Shores, AL

251-948-7294www.Desotosseafoodkitchen.com

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Orders To Go: CALL 251-948-7262 or 251-948-6529Highway 59, Gulf Shores 1/2 Mi. North of the Beach

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• Oysters: Suck ‘em down RAW on the Half Shell or Steam ‘em up with a ‘lil drawn butter & lemon• Award-Winning Oyster Specialties: • Hot Shucks Cajun • Baked • Alfredo • Rockyfeller • Parmesan • Fiesta

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