Oct 19 Layout

Get Your Halloween On

In this Issue: Beach Eats - Music in the Sand with Sugarcane Jane- Haunted
Fort Morgan - Lyn Gentry - Pensacola Fair - Live Music and
Event Calendars and More!

October 19 - November 2

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Coast to you in each issue.
Inside this IssueOwner/Publisher
[email protected] What is Perdido Key Live? It’s a one of a
kind arts and entertainment magazine cele- What’s Happening at the Beach......................3 & 4

brating the coastal life and culture of Perdido Ask the Locals..............................................6

Key, Orange Beach, Gulf Shores and points Betcha Didn’t Know......................................7
beyond. What will you find in each issue of Island Buzz...................................................8
Thank you for PKL? You’ll discover features on local musi-
picking up another cians and restaurants, live music and event cal- Halloween Events..........................................10 & 11
great issue of Per- Haunted Fort Morgan.....................................13
dido Key Live, an endars, original photographs, fishing tid bits
entertainment and lifestyle magazine serving Lyn Gentry..................................................15
the Alabama Gulf Coast and Perdido Key. I am and so much more!
Mya Hohman, publisher of PKL (that’s what
we like to call it around here.) Since living here We hope you’re as excited as we are about People in Paradise.........................................16 & 17
in Perdido Key, I have fallen in love with the
people and places that make up this wonderful PKL. Our hope for PKL is that it entertains Oyster Cook-off.............................................19
while keeping you in the know about our beau- Pastor Dan Devotional....................................20
tiful Island! We’d love to hear from you our
readers and advertisers. Beach Eats.....................................................23
Upcoming Events...........................................25

place I call home. PKL hopes to bring that love Sincerely, Mya Music in the Sand: Sugarcane Jane...................26

Destiny Brown In Case You Missed It... ...............................27 & 28

Social Media/Editor /Design Live and Local..............................................30 & 31

[email protected] About the Cover
Photo by Glenda May McCaleb / Models are Averly Blaire and Ever Lux McCaleb
Destiny has been covering the Alabama Gulf Coast for the past five It’s that time of the year to celebrate Halloween! Take the kiddos out for trick-or-
years through journalism and photography. She is a 2012 graduate treating or find an Adults Only costume part to attend. We have the events and hap-
from Auburn University and moved to the beach shortly after gradu- penings inside this issue and the possibilities are unBOOlievable.

ation. She is also a local musician and can be found at many local To advertise in
venues and restaurants throughout the week. Perdido Key Live, please call 850-803-6334

Diane Davis Visit us on
Photographer Facebook, Instagram or
[email protected]
PerdidoKeyLive.com
A local photographer for 9 years. She moved here from Arkansas 11

years ago. She loves spending time with her grandson and photograph-

ing our beautiful Gulf Coast, beach family photos and special events

around the island. Diane has been a wedding and family photographer

for total of 38 years.

Kelly Baughman Tina Aschendorf

Content Writer/Sales Accounting/Office Management

[email protected] Originally a northern girl, she moved to the beach three
years ago with her husband, Jake and son, Tanner. She
Originally from Atlanta, GA, Kelly moved to the Gulf Coast in loves spending time on the beach with her friends and she
1991. A graduate of FSU, Kelly began writing for a local newspaper
before she entered in to real estate. Kelly can be found singing and is a member of the Auroras Mardi Gras group.

doing standup comedy locally. She enjoys life at the beach.

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What’s Happening at the Beach

Oct. 19 - Nov. 2

Oct. 5 – Oct. 27
Town of Terror: Circus Asylum
OWA
Step right up and face your fears...
The scariest Town of Terror has just arrived on the Gulf Coast. This year’s Town of
Terror theme is none other than the Circus Asylum. They came, they performed and they never
left. These forgotten acts have become possessed and taken over the Town of Terror Downtown
OWA located outside the amusement park gates. The ringmaster is ready to welcome you to
his Circus Asylum and claim you as his own. Enter the “big top” Fridays and Saturdays from 6-
11 p.m. and Sundays 6-9 p.m. starting October 5 with an additional Halloween opening on Oc-
tober 31 from 6-10 p.m. Times are subject to change. Ticket details and pre-sale coming soon.
This collection of chills and thrills are sure to scare you, as you navigate your way through pos-
sessed performers, come face to face with fear, and become hypnotized by the circus of your
nightmares. Will you find your way out or will you get lost in this Town of Terror?

Oct. 19, 20, 26, and 27
Graham Creek Haunted Forest
7-10 p.m.; Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23460 Wolf Bay Dr. Foley
Tickets are $15. This annual haunted forest our guests will be guided on a haunted 1/4 mile for-
est trail. The event is geared towards teens and adults. The tickets are $15 dollars each and will
go on sale October 1. Tickets can be purchased in advance on Eventbrite.com or on-site cash
only. (251) 923-4267.

Oct. 17 and Oct. 20 be
Who Haunts the Fort Night Tour redeemed in the gift shop for a t-shirt. Boo at the Zoo is a fun way for families to trick or treat
6-7 p.m.; Fort Morgan, 110 State Hwy. 180 W. Gulf Shores and enjoy Halloween festivities in a safe and unique environment. The Zoo will be decked out for
Event fee $12 per person. Halloween fun complete with trick-or-treat stations, face painting and games. Don't forget your
Join us October 17 and 20 from 6-7 p.m. for "Who Haunts the Fort" : A guided tour by a histor- trick-or-treat bag! Stroll around and see how creative our keepers get with decorations. We'll
ical interpreter of the known deaths and burials at Mobile point from 1813-1910. Bring your have critter walks with lots of our feathered and furry friends out to say hello! TICKETS $5 per
own flashlights. Known Deaths and Burials at Mobile Point Event Fee $12 per person. Limited person | Cash only for this event .
to 100 people. The museum and gift shop will be closed for this event. Please call Dylan
Tucker or Wendy Hyatt to have your name placed on the list 251-540-7202 or 251-540-5257. Oct. 25
Payment for this event will be excepted any time on the day of the event at the ticket booth. Halloween Beer Dinner & Costume Contest
Visitors will be exposed to uneven surfaces, weather, water, stairs, wild life and unlighted areas 6 p.m.; Ginny Lanes in Orange Beach
of the fort during this tour, so please plan accordingly. Recommended for ages 12 and over. More info on page 10

Oct. 19 Oct. 25
Wild and Wicked Beach Bash Foley Uptown Halloween Party
6 p.m.; Gulf Place Beach 5:30 p.m.; Downtown Foley
The City of Gulf Shores is excited to announce the Wild and Wicked Beach Bash coming to Gulf Families with young ghosts and
Place Public Beach on Oct. 19. Locals and visitors are invited to wear their best Halloween cos- goblins are encouraged to take to
tume and participate in this horrifyingly fun event featuring a Haunted Hustle 5K, Witches on the streets of downtown Foley
Wheels, and live music from Doctor Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster. “We are excited to offer this from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 25 for
new Halloween event in Gulf Shores,” Programs and Events Manager Brigette Reynolds said. the Uptown Halloween Party. Pre-
“This is a great opportunity for adults of all fitness levels to put on their best costume, participate sented by downtown merchants,
in friendly, fun competition, listen to good music and celebrate the holiday with our community.” city businesses and the City of
Witches and warlocks are invited to jump on their brooms, bicycles will suffice and parade Foley, it’s a fall carnival atmos-
around the Gulf Place Town Green throwing beads and candy to bystanders. For more informa- phere with a costume contest,
tion about the Wild and Wicked Beach Bash, please call 251-968-9824 or visit www.gulfshore- game booths, bouncy houses, hay
sal.gov/wildwickedbeachbash. rides and lots of treats. Admission
is free.
Oct. 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28
The Crucible Oct. 27
Times Vary; South Baldwin Community Theatre 4th Annual Island Halloween
This story focuses upon a young farmer, his wife, and a young servant-girl who maliciously Costume Party
causes the wife's arrest for witchcraft. The farmer brings the girl to court to admit the lie—and it Luna’s Eat and Drink
is here that the monstrous course of bigotry and deceit is terrifyingly depicted. The farmer, in- More info on page 10.
stead of saving his wife, finds himself also accused of witchcraft and ultimately condemned with
a host of others. This exciting drama about the Puritan purge of witchcraft in old Salem is both a Oct. 27 Don’t Miss Trunk ot Treat at The Wharf on Oct. 31!
gripping historical play and a timely parable of our contemporary society.“The Crucible" is pre- Animal Art Safari
sented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service. October 19, 20, 26, 27 at 7:30 p.m. 5-8 p.m.; Gulf Coast Zoo
October 21, 28 (Sunday) at 2:30 pm Box office hours are Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Oct. 21
Boo at the Zoo
1-4 p.m.; Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
Boo at the Zoo returns on Sunday, October 21 from 1 to 4 pm for one last time at our current lo-
cation. Grab your favorite costume and join us for a fun-filled afternoon for superheroes,
princesses, pirates and goblins of all ages. Come dressed in your best costume as our keepers will
be walking around with golden tickets looking for costumes that catch their eye. Each ticket may

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Trunk or Treat
at 1204 Gulf Shores Parkway in Gulf Shores, will open its gates Oct. 27 The Wharf in Orange Beach
after hours for an Animal Art Safari where guests can purchase Foley Witches Ride More info page 10
original pieces of art created by some of the zoo’s wildest bunch 5:30 p.m.; Downtown Foley
of “artists-in-residence.” It’s a unique and delightful opportunity Foley Witches Ride will take place in Downtown Foley on Sat- Nov. 2-Nov. 3
to get up-close and personal with the zoo’s animal ambassadors, urday, October 27. The ride will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will end 10th Annual Oyster Cook Off and Craft Beer Weekend at The
feast on gourmet treats and for all art and animal lovers, partici- with an after party in the alleyway behind the Hotel Magnolia. Hangout
pate in a worthy cause. All proceeds from the auction will go to- Riders must be over 21 and female. All proceeds will benefit Friday: 6-11 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
ward the Build Your Zoo charitable fund which assists in the Family Promise, a charity that transforms the lives of homeless
on-going construction of the new Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, lo- families and the Backpack Feeding Program through Feeding
Musical entertainment is provided by Roman Street Band and America. Tickets are $30 each and include race entry, t-shirt and
Dr Rock; gourmet picnic-style food is by COASTAL Catering; entry into the after party. (Prices will increase as event date gets
craft beers will be served by Fairhope Brewery, plus a selection closer.) Don't want to ride? Join us for the after party and enjoy
of specialty wines by M&J Wines. Tickets are $50 per person in live music, food trucks and lots of cackling! $10 donation to
advance or $75 at the door. enter and men are welcome. BYOB.

Oct.27 Oct. 27
Annual Halloween BooLu's and Trunk or Treat Annual Treasure of the Isle Halloween Costume Party
2-6 p.m.; LuLu’s 7-11 p.m.; Orange Beach Event Center
More info on page 10. This year's Treasures of the Isle Halloween Costume Party will
be held at the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf. Join us
Oct. 27 for fun, food and a chance to win a prize for the best costume!
Halloween Bash and Costume Contest The competition includes best female costume, best male cos-
8-11 p.m.; Live Bait tume and best group. Whether you win or not, you will be sure
More info on page 10. to have a great time dancing to live music provided by The
Deep Knee Band. We will provide the food, ice, cups and se-
Oct. 27 tups. Bring your own adult beverages and you will be set for an
Spooky Movie on the Lawn Troves are defined as wonderful finds and collectibles. There
4 p.m; The Wharf in Orange Beach will be a wide array of decorative items including beautiful
Fall is in the air at The Wharf, along with the smell of warm, vases, serving platters, housewares, lamps, framed artwork,
buttery popcorn. Gather on the marina lawn with us for an au- Christmas /Holiday decorations, dishes and much more.
tumnal evening of spell-casting, cinematic fun. Come down be-
fore the movie and enjoy a hayride provided by Kutter’s Oct. 27
Landscaping or any of the family-friendly activities available. The Original German Sausage Festival
Also, wear a costume and trick or treat at one of our participat- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Elberta Town Park
ing shops beginning at 2 p.m. Bring a blanket or some chairs More info page 22
and get comfy with your crew. Spooky Movie on The Lawn fea-
turing ParaNorman Saturday, October 27 Trick or Treating be-
gins at 2 p.m. Participating stores will be identified with door
hangers; Kids Activites at 4 p.m.; Hayrides at 5 - 7 p.m.; Movie

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Ask the Locals What should we
Ask the Locals next?
Are you looking to do as the locals do? Each issue, we question a few locals on a vari- Submit your answers to

ety of topics about the beach! Let the true Islanders show you the way! [email protected]

“What is your favorite local Halloween activity?”

Katherine Corley Jim Parks

“I plan on going to the corn maze!” “Jumping out of the bushes and steal-
ing kids candy...not really. Lol!”

Terri Ellis Melissa McQuillin
Foley
“Wedgewood halloween trick or treating.
Spooky halloween haunt at Graham Creek "Visiting Bellingrath Gardens and seeing the
Nature Preserve and the Corn Maze in cascading mums.”
Summerdale.”
Ricky Davis
Dee Sanders Horton Gulf Shores

“My favorite is the haunted house.” ”I love to ride my motorcycle and attend fall
festivals around here.”

Thursday Steak Night

Make Thursdays even better with our Steak Night Specials. Sink your teeth into a
Filet Mignon, Rib Eye or New York Strip and pair with your favorite glass of wine.
Our seafood toppers are a delicious addition with Crab Oscar Barnaise Sauce,
Grilled Shrimp Chimichurri Sauce or Fried Oysters Bienville Sauce! View specials
bbtb.com/bills-blog.

Wine lovers enjoy Select Wine 1/2 price by the bottle or by the glass Friday
through Sunday, all day. Bring some friends and make it a weekly wine event.

Early Bird Special 15% off food ordered from our regular Daily Menu between
4-6 pm, 7 days a week. Dine-in only. Why wait for dinner? We take reservations.
Call 251-948-5227 or bbtb.com.

251-948-5227 | bbtb.com | 300 West Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores
Monday - Friday — 11 am – 10 pm | Saturday — 9 am – 10 pm | Sunday — 9 am – 9 pm

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Betcha Didn’t Know...

Was the Gulf Coast the Land of Giants?

Learn more about the things we hold special in Perdido Key, Orange Beach and Gulf Shores. Whether it’s history or interesting facts, we

onlyinyourstate.com have so many treasures and so many tales to tell!

Did you known that the Gulf Coast used to be inhabited by giants? Well, not quite, but scientist discovered Native American burial grounds with the remains of
humans that averaged 7 feet tall right in our own backyard! These ancient burial grounds are said to have belonged to Karankawa people who inhabited the Gulf

Coast from Texas to as far East as Venice.
A human tooth found by a diver lead to an archeological study that lead to the discovery of the 7000 year old burial ground that has been well-preserved underwa-
ter of the coast in the Gulf of Mexico. Experts say that the area was once part of the mainland, but as sea levels rose, the peat moss rich ground allowed for the re-

mains to stay intact for thousands of years.
In addition to these ancient “giants” being discovered in our own Gulf Coast back yard, it has been said that many other tribes of large statured Native Americans

roamed the coast well into the 1600’s.
Skeletons of humans nearly 8 feet tall were unearthed after a storm ravaged the area in 1752, and according to legend, a Florida tribe told Ponce de Leon during

his exploration that the fountain of youth lay just west of the “land of the giants”.
While he, nor anyone else for that matter, ever found the legendary fountain of youth that is said to be located somewhere along our shores, it’s safe to say we all

are still in search of it.
In addition to the earlier “giants” of the coast, Chief Tuscaloosa, a paramount chief of a Mississippian chiefdom in what is now the U.S. state of Alabama, was said
to have roamed the area of lower Alabama in the 1500’s. Historians say that Tuscaloosa, his son, and many of the other men of the Maulbilian tribe (who were
later classified as the Choctaw) stood 7 feet tall or more, towering over their Spanish exploring counterparts that were generally 5’6” at best.
When Hernando De Soto entered into Alabama territory, Chief Tuscaloosa met with the Spaniard to greet him and point out the riches and beauty of his homeland
(said to be somewhere between Mobile and Pensacola). De Soto was not impressed, as he was looking for gold, and a horrific battle between the Spanish and
Chief Tuscaloosa’s people ensued, leaving their settlement burned and in shambles, forcing them to move north to the territory now known as Tuscaloosa.
These “giants” may not be classified as giants at all. They may have been a little taller than average, but they certainly left their mark on the history and land we
call home on the Gulf Coast. Our area is rich with Native American history, and you never know….this Halloween, you might just catch a glimpse of the giant

known as Tuscaloosa wandering through the land he and his people called home.

PAGE 8 Frank Brown Songwriters Festival Nov. 8 - 18

Island Buzz... The 34th annual Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival will feature
more than 200 nationally acclaimed songwriters in venues along the Florida / Ala-
The Lodge of Gulf State Park Joins Up with bama Gulf Coast from November 8-18. The festival is an opportunity for sea-
soned and aspiring songwriters and musicians from all over the world to have
World Food Championships their songs heard, and for the public to learn the stories behind the lyrics that only
the song’s author can express. During this exciting 11 day festival, performers
World Food Championships (WFC) announced that The Lodge at Gulf State will be hosted in over two dozen venues from Downtown Pensacola and Perdido
Park, A Hilton Hotel and newest lodging option for the Gulf Shores and Or- Key, Florida, into Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Bon Secour and Silverhill, Ala-
ange Beach area, has joined the Ultimate Food Fight to provide hotel options bama.
for competitors and consumers.
Set to open on November 1, this brand-new facility is a model of resilient, en- World Food Championships Return to Orange Beach
vironmentally-friendly coastal development where connectivity to the out-
doors is a central focus. In addition to the sugar white sand beaches and The World Food Championships (WFC), which will be held Nov 7 - 11 at The
emerald green water of the Gulf of Mexico, The Lodge at Gulf State Park of- Wharf in Orange Beach, Alabama, is preparing for the largest cooking competi-
fers 350 rooms, 20 suites, four dining outlets with locally sourced provisions, tion in history as chefs and cooks from 41 states and 14 countries are now setting
incredible terrace seating and a coffee and wine bar in the main lobby. their sights on more than $350,000 in cash and prizes. Aside from the cooking
“We are thrilled to recommend The Lodge at Gulf State Park as a lodging op- frenzy, though, there are a ton of family-friendly activities planned for foodies of
tion to our competitors for WFC 2018,” said Mike McCloud, CEO/President all ages. Whether you’re a southern-fried foodie who loves barbeque and bacon,
of WFC. “I know our Food Champs will be excited to be some of the first or a parent looking for the most outrageous food flavors in the Gulf region, this
guests to experience all of the amenities and services this premium hotel has multi-day, live-fire culinary event has something for everyone.
to offer.”
The 7th Annual WFC, presented by Walmart,
will be held Nov 7-11 at The Wharf in Or-
ange Beach, Alabama.For all WFC updates,
follow World Food Championships on Twit-
ter (@WorldFoodChamp), and Facebook and
Instagram (@WorldFoodChampionships).

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Bring out the ghosts and goblins, witches and warlocks, monsters
and magicians because Halloween is right around the corner! Luck-
ily, we’re in a place that has a TON of Halloween events for all ages
which guarantees anyone looking for a Halloween activity is bound
to find a few. Take the kiddos trick-or-treating or take the whole fam-

ily to a haunted house! If you’re into a more mature Hallows eve,
check out PKL’s list of themed dinners, costume contests and
BOOzy events that the adults are sure to find entertaining!
Happy Halloween!

For Trick-or Treaters

and For Families

Oct. 27 Oct. 31 Oct. 31
Annual Halloween BooLu's and Trunk or Trunk or Treat Trick-or-Treat at Tanger
6-7:30 p.m.; The Wharf in Orange Beach 6-7:30 p.m.; Tanger Outlets in Foley
Treat We’ve got treats by the trunk load here at The Wharf. Spend Make plans to join us for a spooky good time
2-6 p.m.; LuLu’s your not-so-haunted Halloween with us on Main Street for a on Halloween in the Family Fun Park! We will
Enjoy a day full of Halloween festivities and night of seasonal delight for the whole fam. Whether you have a live DJ, games, prizes, a photo booth, a
kid’s costume contest at LuLu’s Gulf Shores come as a goblin, ghoul, or Ghostbuster, make sure you balloon artist & lots of candy!
Annual BooLu’s Halloween event. Grab a dress to impress. There will be a costume contest for all the
broomstick and fly in for the fun. BooLu’s will festive folks and kid’s activities galore! Don’t be a scaredy Oct. 5 – Oct. 27
have pumpkin decorating, kid’s crafts, inflat- cat – join in for a safe, candy-filled good time. Admission is Town of Terror: Circus Asylum
able play area, and costume contest. Trunk or FREE; camel rides $5 and face painting $5 - $10.
Treat will feature trick-or-treating on the OWA, Foley
LuLu’s grounds during BooLu’s with various Oct. 21 Step right up and face your fears...
businesses and non-profits handing out Boo at the Zoo The scariest Town of Terror has just ar-
candy treats to the little goblins. Registration 1-4 p.m.; Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo rived on the Gulf Coast. This year’s Town
and judging for the costume contest, by age Boo at the Zoo returns on Sunday, October 21 from 1 to 4 pm for of Terror theme is none other than the Cir-
category, will take place from 2-5:30 p.m. one last time at our current location. Grab your favorite costume cus Asylum. They came, they performed
Kids can come dressed in their most creative and join us for a fun-filled afternoon for superheroes, princesses, and they never left. These forgotten acts
costumes such as witches, zombies, ghosts, pirates and goblins of all ages. Come dressed in your best cos- have become possessed and taken over
super heroes, fairies and the like to partake tume as our keepers will be walking around with golden tickets the Town of Terror Downtown OWA lo-
in the costume contest with prizes for the looking for costumes that catch their eye. Each ticket may be re- cated outside the amusement park
winners. Best of all, this day of fun events is deemed in the gift shop for a t-shirt. Boo at the Zoo is a fun way gates. The ringmaster is ready to wel-
all free. “All in all, it’s a great Halloween cele- for families to trick or treat and enjoy Halloween festivities in a come you to his Circus Asylum and claim
bration for kids of all ages and their families,” safe and unique environment. The Zoo will be decked out for Hal- you as his own. Enter the “big top” Fri-
commented Lucy Buffett, LuLu’s owner and loween fun complete with trick-or-treat stations, face painting and days and Saturdays from 6-11 p.m. and
author. “BooLu’s is definitely in keeping with games. Don't forget your trick-or-treat bag! Stroll around and see Sundays 6-9 p.m. starting October 5 with
our family-oriented tradition at LuLu’s. We how creative our keepers get with decorations. We'll have  critter an additional Halloween opening on Octo-
love spreading the Gumbo Love!” walks with lots of our feathered and furry friends out to say hello! ber 31 from 6-10 p.m. Times are subject to
TICKETS $5 per person | Cash only for this event Members get in change. Ticket details and pre-sale com-
free with membership card | Children 2 and under are FREE? ing soon. This collection of chills and
NOTE The Zoo will be closed until doors open at 1 pm to set up thrills are sure to scare you, as you navi-
for the event. Encounters will not be available during Boo at the gate your way through possessed per-
formers, come face to face with fear, and
Zoo.   become hypnotized by the circus of your
nightmares. Will you find your way out or
will you get lost in this Town of Terror?

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For the Adults

Oct. 31 Oct. 27
Booze and Boos Halloween Event
Halloween Bash and Costume Contest
6 p.m.; Flora-Bama
The Flora-Bama’s Annual Halloween party is sponosored 8-11 p.m.; Live Bait
by Jagermeister. The party begins at 6 p.m with the cos-
tume contest beginning at 9 p.m. This is an 18 and older Oct. 27 We’ve Got the BOOZE, you bring the BOOs. Join us for
event. 18-20 year olds must be in the building before 10 Annual Treasure of the Isle Halloween Costume Party some haunting spirits and wicked brews at the Halloween
Bash and Costume Contest! On Oct. 27 the doors open at 8
p.m. to party til close! Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd This year's Treasures of the Isle Halloween Costume Party will be held p.m. with registration open from 8 – 11 p.m. the contest
place at the costume contest and jam out to tunes by the at the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf. Join us for fun, food will begin at midnight.We are putting on a huge dance
and a chance to win a prize for the best costume! The competition in- party and offering spookiest drink specials and over $1000
Red Clay Strays! cludes best female costume, best male costume and best group.
in cash and prizes so dress accordingly!21 and up only
Oct. 27 Whether you win or not, you will be sure to have a great time dancing
4th Annual Island Halloween Costume Party with valid ID required.
to live music provided by The Deep Knee Band. We will provide the
Luna’s Eat and Drink
21 and over ONLY! The bewitching hour is here at last and our 4th An- food, ice, cups and setups. Bring your own adult beverages and you Oct. 25
nual Island Halloween Costume Party and Contest will be a Spooktacular
Blast! Tickets are LIMITED and NOT sold at the door! $25 per person will be set for an Halloween Beer Dinner & Costume Contest
and includes heavy hors d’oeuvres catered by Luna’s Eat & Drink, enter- Troves are defined as wonderful finds and collectibles. There will be a 6 p.m.; Ginny Lanes in Orange Beach
wide array of decorative items including beautiful vases, serving plat-
tainment by DJ O-Zone. Photobooth and cash bar. ters, housewares, lamps, framed artwork, Christmas /Holiday decora- $40 per guest, call for reservations. Ginny Lane Bar and Grill
Presents: Halloween Beer Dinner & Costume Contest on Thurs-
tions, dishes and much more. day, October 25 at 6 p.m. featuring Idyll Hounds Beers. The cost

is $40 per guest and a prize will be awarded for best overall cos-

tume.

Photo by Diane Davis

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Local Adventures Haunted Fort Morgan

By Kelly Baughman While testing the cannons him-
self, one of the 32 pound can-
While the Gulf Coast of Alabama is non balls had been mistakenly
most known for its emerald green filled with twice the gun pow-
water and sugary white sand, it has a der needed, causing the cannon
dark side as well that was once soaked to explode into hundreds of
in the blood of slaves, soldiers, and pieces. Stewart was struck in
those unfortunate enough to become the head with a 200 pound frag-
some of the spirits that still haunt the ment of the cannon, severing
historic landmarks all over the area. his head.
One of the most haunted places on the Local legend says Stewart still
Gulf Coast is undoubtedly Fort Mor- roams the grounds of the fort,
gan, the historic masonry fort that’s lo- and for years, visitors have re-
cated along the Gulf Coast at the ported seeing a headless figure
mouth of Mobile Bay, Alabama. A in the distance through the fog.
lonely and ominous looking place sur- Another of Fort Morgan’s leg-
rounded by the sound of crashing endary tales revolves around a
water, young woman who people say
Located at the far West end of High- still roams the grounds in search
way 180, construction on Fort Morgan of justice. According to legend,
began in 1819 by the U.S. Army Corps the woman was drug into the
of Engineers and was known as the fort in the 19th century by some
“Work on Mobile Point” until it was of the men stationed there.
named for Revolutionary War hero Once inside the walls and un-
General Daniel Morgan shortly before able to escape, the men mur-
its completion in 1834. dered the woman.
The star shaped fort that was once People say that the woman cries
hailed as the “finest example of mili- throughout the night and
tary architecture in the new world”, searches for someone who will
has a long history with war and death. set her free from within the fort
While the Fort faced battles in the walls. Some say that she may
Civil War, World War I and World War even reach out and touch you or
II, during the Battle of Mobile during even appear in one of your pho-
the Civil War, Fort Morgan experi- tos.
enced heavy fire and was ultimately The historic site has been
set ablaze by the Union, resulting in ranked #3 on the most haunted
numerous deaths of Confederate sol- places in Alabama by
diers. www.hauntedrooms.com, and
Visitors to the Fort say that they have as one of the top 100 most
experienced hearing voices echo haunted places in the south by
throughout the dark hallways, reports Paranormal Investigations Mag-
of shadowy people, strange mists, azine. Once you visit Fort Mor-
noises, and an oppressive feeling of gan for yourself, there’s no
dread that descends, often right before doubt you’ll become a believer
the appearance of a male apparition in the ghosts that call it home.
seen in period appropriate attire roam- This Halloween season, don’t
ing in the distance protecting the miss your chance to come face
Fort’s perimeter. to face with history. The grounds, Fort, beach and fishing areas are open daily
One of the most paranormally active places in the Fort are the old barracks, from 8 am to 5 pm, and the museum and gift shop is open daily from 9 am to
where a bomb went off in 1863 killing many men in fiery agony and in 1917 a 4:30 pm.
prisoner hung himself. Visitors to the Fort say you get an eerie, hair raising mission for Adults is $7, Seniors and Students are $5, children are $4, and chil-
feeling, and can still hear the screams of the soldiers in the night. dren under 6 are free.
Perhaps one of the most intriguing of the ghost tales that have been told in re- For those who think they are brave enough to stay overnight when the ghoulish inhabi-
gards to Fort Morgan is that of Lt. Col. Charles Stewart, commanding officer of tants come out to play the most, the Fort can be rented out after hours for $500 from
Fort Morgan from 1862-1863. Stewart, wanted to test the strength of his forts dusk until dawn.
heavy caliber cannons after a rumor that a new fleet of Union ships were about For more details on Fort Morgan or to check for availability for special events or after-
to attempt to take Mobile in a sneak attack. hours reservations, visit www.fort-morgan.org or call 251-540-5257.

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PAGE 15

Lyn Gentry with Hot Sands Glass Makes Custom Art That Will Light Up Your Walls and Your World

By Kelly Baughman that reflects their personality.”

In addition to Gentry’s custom art for the home or office, she also has a

With designs as intricate, beautiful, and unique as the artist herself, jewelry line that features one of a kind dichronic earrings, pendants,

Hot Sands Glass has become a local favorite along the Gulf and bracelets and can be found for sale in five places around the

Coast. Artist, Lyn Gentry, combines her experience in glass Gulf Coast including St. Charles Place in Orange Beach, Perdido

blowing and slumping, and cuts, layers, and fires the Pack & Ship in Perdido Key, Perdido Key Souvenirs in the Vil-

world’s most expensive glass into mind-blowing, glow in lagio Shopping Plaza, Urban Objects on Palafox in Pen-

the dark, one of a kind pieces that will turn heads and get sacola, and the Hilton on Pensacola Beach.

people talking. Gentry added, “No two pieces are the same, so when you

Having studied design and technique in San Francisco, buy a piece of my jewelry, you can be sure that you are

California, Gentry was in the thick of the studio art getting something that no one else will have.” Jan

glass movement on the west coast in the 80’s. Honing Weatherly, a Gentry jewelry customer said of her Hot

her skills through trial and error and discovering her Sands Glass pieces, “I get stopped all the time by people

own unique style and tricks along the way, Gentry’s who compliment or inquire about my pendant. I’ve

years of experience have led her all over the world given them as gifts to my family members, and while

thanks to her glass creations. they all complement each other, which we think is a cool

In the summer of 2012, Gentry was selected from an family theme, no two are alike. I’ve bought several

international gallery of artist to study with her mentor, pieces and no matter where I go, they get noticed.”

Narcissus Quagliata, founder of light paintings, at the If you’re thinking about a custom piece for your own home

famous Pilchuck School of Glass outside of Seattle, or office, or maybe even a gift for the upcoming holiday

Washington. With all of her training and over 25 year of season, Gentry said she holds a meet the artist coffee session

experience, Gentry has become one of the most talented and the first Tuesday of every month from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the

coveted glass artists is the country. Perdido Key Visitor’s Center. There, you can see her work up

Having been featured in such prestigious magazines as Florida close and personal and chat with this friendly, funny, and fun loving

Design Magazine, the visual arts magazine, Po10tial, and homes of photo by Kym Kendall artist one on one about what you’d like to create to make all the jaws of
the local elite like attorney Fred Levin, Gentry’s work stands alone by the your visitors drop.

use of Dichronic glass, a coated metallic glass that absorbs and reflects light to cre- For more information about Lyn Gentry or to contact her for your own custom

ate a rainbow of changing colors that seems to make the piece a living, breathing, and glass art piece, visit www.hotsandsglass.com or call 850-492-7690.

ever changing work of art.

Her custom work can be seen in places like the Perdido Key Visitors Center, located

at 15500 Perdido Key Dr., and Gentry encourages anyone thinking of a one of a

kind piece to stop by and see what she offers. “I want people to know that they can

have a one of a kind, custom piece of art in their home that doesn’t have to cost a

fortune. I can work with any budget, and will listen to my customer’s wants and

needs to give them exactly what they are looking for. A piece that will be the focal

point of their home,” Gentry said.

Gentry added that when it comes to custom pieces, she loves meeting with her

clients to get to know who they are and what they expect. “I love sitting down with

my

clients and discovering what they’re into. I can generally tell from entering their

home what colors they like, their over-all style, and what kind of vibe they are want-

ing to compliment the space,” she said. “I’ll come measure the space we are work-

ing with and listen to the ideas they have in order to come up with something special

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(photos by Diane Davis)

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(photos by Diane Davis)

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Hangout Oyster Cook-off Nov. 2 and Nov. 3 PAGE 19

The Hangout Oyster Cook-Off & Craft Beer Weekend showcases the talents and tastes of the best chefs from the Southeast for a
decadent afternoon of oysters and spirits on the beach in beautiful Gulf Shores, AL. Sample inspired oyster dishes from dozens of
restaurants who will be serving Rockefeller, Gulf Coast Cajun and Raw Oysters. Sharpen your culinary skills with fun & informa-
tive cooking demos throughout the day Saturday. Dozens of craft beers, craft cocktails, Champagne, and Bloody Marys will be
featured throughout the day to help wash the oysters down. Stop by the North American Oyster Showcase and sample oysters
flown in from Pacific Northwest, New England, the Maritimes, British Columbia, the Mid-Atlantic, Baja Peninsula and right here
from the Gulf Coast.

5 Reasons to Attend the Oyster Cook-Off

CELEBRATE THE OYSTER Nov. 2-Nov. 3
We are pleased to have numerous authors and James Beard Award nominees visiting our beach oasis. Make sure you attend a 10th Annual Oyster Cook Off and Craft Beer Weekend at
workshop or get a book autographed.
CRAFT BEER OASIS The Hangout
Celebrate craft beer with an incredible selection of micro-brews. Friday: 6-11 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
BLOODY MARY INVITATIONAL Admission is $10 per person, free for children 12 and under.
Some of the Southeast’s best mixologists will compete for the best Bloody Mary. Don’t want to compete? No problem! There will Weekend VIP $150. Craft Beer Festival will be held
be plenty of opportunities to taste!
SHUCKING CONTEST Friday, November 2 from 6 -11 p.m.
Shucking oysters is truly an art. Watch along as restaurants compete for the title of fastest oyster shucker on Saturday, November Enjoy tastings of dozens of craft beers and live music. The all-in-
3rd. clusive ticket includes samples from all of our craft brewers and
FRIDAY’S CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL live entertainment all night long. Admission is included with VIP
This all-inclusive event features a souvenir cup, unlimited craft beer tastings and live music. Dozens of beers will be featured
from breweries such as Oskar Blues, Good People, Abita, Big Beach Brewing, Kona Brewing and Avondale Brewing. tickets.
At the Oyster Cook Off, sample oysters from dozens of chefs and
restaurants from across the country. Plus, you’ll have the opportu-

nity to learn from the best with cooking demonstrations and
workshops throughout the day.Don’t miss your chance to take
part in the oyster shucking contest. Plus, cheer on contestants dur-
ing our Bloody Mary Invitational. Tasting tickets will be avail-

able for purchase to sample oysters.

Cook it Up INGREDIENTS Orange and Blue INGREDIENTS
Oysters Rockefeller Oyster Poppers
1 dozen Fresh Alabama Gulf Oys- 12 oz Crystal Hot Sauce
ters, shucked and on the half-shell 4 tbs Honey
2 cups Fresh spinach, julienned
1 cup Conecuh bacon, chopped 12 oz Clarified butter
1 cup Panko bread crumbs, but- 36 Gulf oysters

tered and seasoned 2 cups Seasoned flour
¼ cup Shallots, finely chopped 8 oz Bleu cheese or Stilton
½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly
12 oz Mayonnaise
grated 2 oz Sour cream
1 cup Butter sauce (substitute 2 oz Buttermilk
Béarnaise mix from grocery store) 1 oz Distilled white vinegar
2 dashes Louisiana Hot Sauce 1½ oz Salad oil
pinch Kosher salt
1 Lemon pinch Ground black pepper
To taste Kosher salt 4 sprigs Flat leaf parsley, washed
To taste Fresh ground pepper
& chopped

courtesy of eatalabamaseafood.com courtesy of eatalabamaseafood.com

Recipe: Recipe:

Start by shucking the oysters, making sure to separate the oysters from the shell. Mix Crystal Hot Sauce & honey in blender until combined. Heat butter to 140 degrees. Slowly
add butter to hot sauce and honey mixture. Blend until combined.
Once your oysters are ready, place one pinch of shallots on top of each oyster, then cover
with spinach and add one pinch of Conecuh bacon. Cover with cheese and bread crumbs, Place skillet over medium high heat. Add enough cooking oil to the pan in order to pan fry the
then ladle the butter sauce on top. oysters. Drain excess liquid off oysters & dredge in seasoned flour. Fry oysters until golden
brown & crispy. Remove from oil. Place on a paper towel to rid excess grease.
When all of your oysters are properly decorated, bake them for 5 minutes at 425 degrees,
or until the bread crumbs are golden and the cheese is bubbly. Toss oysters in sauce until coated.

Add some lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice over the final product and you’re Serve oyster with Blue Cheese dressing in your favorite oyster dish or on the half shell.
ready to eat.

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Pastor Dan Devotional

But Not God’s Love “Didn’t I say before I left home that you
would do this, Lord? That is why I ran
One of the most infamous accounts in all of the away to Tarshish! I knew that you are a
Bible is that of a man named Jonah. Jonah is merciful and compassionate God, slow to
the guy who ran from God, was swallowed by a get angry and filled with unfailing love.
big fish and then was spit up on dry land. This
story has been told for generations. You are eager to turn back from
destroying people.”
If you have not had the chance to actually read Jonah 4:2
it for yourselves, do so. You can read all 4 chap-
ters before most finish a single cup of coffee. You see, God told Jonah to go and preach to
What is most interesting to me about this ac- those that lived in Nineveh. Jonah ran from
count, believe it or not, has nothing to do with that command because he knew that if he
the giant fish or the claim that Jonah lived in its preached to the people, God would move on
belly for 3 days. their hearts and they would repent and turn
back to God. Then God would forgive them
To me, the most interesting thing of all is the ful and compassionate God, slow to get angry and be merciful to them. Well, Jonah didn’t
following verse: 'So Jonah complained to the and filled with unfailing love. You are eager to want that. Jonah didn’t love the people of Nin-
Lord about it: “Didn’t I say before I left home turn back from destroying people. ' eveh.
that you would do this, Lord? That is why I ran
away to Tarshish! I knew that you are a merci Jonah 4:2 But God did!

What I love most about the book of Jonah is
how it points out, to us all, the difference in
our love and God’s love.
Our love has limits. Our Love has prejudices.
Our love has strings attached. Our love has

imperfections.

But not God’s love.
God’s love is limitless. It’s void of prejudice
and has no strings attached.

God’s love is perfect.

Now, I am not under any delusion that my
love or your love can ever be perfect in the
same way that God’s love is perfect.
But…I do think it worth the attempt!
I think we should strive for that kind of love.
I think we should seek to love, to the best of

our abilities, the way God loves.

Today, love more. Love without limits. Love
without prejudice and love with no strings at-
tached.

Let’s do our absolute best, today, to love the
way God loves.

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The Original German Sausage Festival Returns to Elberta

On Oct. 27, The Elberta Sausage Festival makes with the North End Stompers and other cloggers.
its semiannual return to that South Baldwin There will also be polka, country and German
hamlet. Held in Elberta Town Park, just north of music.
the town’s only stop light on Hwy. 98. The event
attracts up to 20,000 revelers, according to or- Spearheaded by Elberta's Volunteer Fire Depart-
ganizers. The festival will be held in Elbeta ment since 1978, festival proceeds are used for
Town Park from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A 40-year tradi- improving not only the fire department, but the
tion, the festival is a major regional event that town as well. Additionally, local non-profits
attracts a cross section of the community in what benefit from the festival through proceeds from
has become a reunion type atmosphere. It is also their booth sales and parking lot fees. The festi-
the main revenue source for the area’s volunteer val is held twice a year - on the last Saturday of
fire department. March and the last Saturday of October. Al-
though it has been tweaked a bit over the years,
Festival fans can enjoy Elberta's famous German the original secret recipe for Elberta's famous
sausage and sauerkraut, plus continuous enter- sausage is credited to Alfred Stucki, who man-
tainment for adults and children, and 250 arts & aged Elberta's Locker Plant from 1953 until his
crafts booths. There will also be carnival rides death in 1973. About 7,000 pounds of German
and a full scale Midway. Of course, there will Sausage are consumed at each fest.
also be a Bier Garten featuring a large selection
of imported and domestic beers. Other scrump- 13700 Peridido Key Drive Building C Suite 144A
tious foods will include German style filled cab- Pensacola, FL 32507
bage, potato salad, goulash, red beans and rice,
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cream, popcorn, peanuts and homemade baked
goods.

The Bellview Stumpfiddle Band will perform

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Beach Tin Top
Eats
Owner, Chance Walsh, continues family business in

By Destiny Brown

Established in 1989, Lillian’s Pizza in Perdido, FL has been rollin’ dough for the commu-
nity for almost three decades. This family owned restaurant is all about fresh, quality in-
gredients and keeping it’s admirable reputation among vacationers and locals alike.
Chance Walsh, current owner of Lillian’s was handed down the restaurant from his par-
ents. Originally from Prichard, Mr. Walsh sold light bulbs and Mary “Lillian” Walsh, Mrs.
Walsh, was an ice cream truck driver. It remains a mystery to Chance how his father pur-
chased the property for Lillian’s from the original owners, but soon he and his mother
were moving to Perdido to start a new life.
The building that now hosts Lillian's was an abandoned store for years before the Walsh
family opened a beach and yogurt shop in it’s place. Mrs. Walsh, who dabbled in cooking,
decided to put a pizza on the menu and the rest is history.
Chance has worked in the family business sine he was 13 years old. When both his par-
ents passed away, he gained full ownership of the establishment.
Chance has a hand in most of the tasks at Lillian’s. He works in the kitchen often and
makes fresh dough every single morning.
“All of the seasonings and preparation that goes into that has to be done,” Walsh said.
“We do fresh dough everyday, no matter what’s leftover from the day before, we start

fresh daily.”
Making Lillian’s different from a lot of restaurants, they go by the motto ‘If we can make

it, we make it.’
“Anything we do buy isn’t cheap and we don’t cut corners,” Walsh said. “We
like to make everything we can. It doesn’t matter how labor intensive. We cut
our own salads, make our own dressings, lasagnas, doughs, anything we can.”
Lillian’s care and quality to their menu has just ranked them No. 71 out of Top
100 Independently Owned Pizza Restaurants in the country. This isn’t Lillian’s
first time being ranked in the Top 100.
“My favorite thing about having this place is being able to serve the people and
hear what they have to say,” Walsh said. “I’m a pretty private person and I’m not
one of those owners who go around saying they own a place. It’s neat to go
places and hear things about Lillian’s and they don't know who you are.”
Lillians is located at 14514 Perdido Key Drive in Pensacola. They also deliver to
nearby locations, please call (850) 492-0131.

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As the Leaves Fall, You’ll Be Flying High at the
Pensacola Interstate Fair

By Kelly Baughman

As the pumpkins come out and a chill fills the air, it can only mean one thing. The
Pensacola Interstate Fair is back in town! The fun kicked off at the Pensacola Fair-
grounds located at W. Mobile Highway on Thursday, October 18 and will run through
Sunday, October 28. The Pensacola Interstate Fair is a non-profit corporation run by a
Board of Directors representing all walks of life and residential areas of Pensacola, of-
fering rides, agricultural and scientific exhibits, food, games, and entertainment for all
ages.

Daily entertainment and specials begin on Thursday the 18th with $1 admission for
everyone four years old and up. All rides are also just $1 each all day long. While you
are there, be sure not to miss the Cat Country 98.7 “Big Lip Sync Battle” Finals, where
the best lip sync battlers Pensacola has to offer take to the stage to compete for cash
and prizes. Presented by Seville Quarter and Budweiser, the show will begin at 7 p.m.
on the Pepsi Open Air stage.

Then on Friday, October 19th, Sugar Ray hits the Pepsi Open Air Stage at 7:30 p.m.
Admission $12 for everyone 12 years and older, $6 for ages 4 thru 11, and free to chil-
dren 3 and under at all times. Then at 8 pm, "Pay One Price" Midnight Madness Hand-
stamp Tickets will be on sale at the Fair Entrance Ticket Booth. The $28 Midnight
Madness Handstamp ticket allows unlimited rides and also includes FREE admission
into the Fair. Handstamp ticket holders can enjoy all the fair excitement until 2 am.
On Saturday, October 20th, bring the little ones to enjoy Kid’s Day. All kids 11 years
and under will be admitted FREE to the Fair from 11 am to 2 pm. General Admission
prices apply after 2 pm. Purchase a Handstamp for $28. Handstamps are good on all
Reithoffer Midway Rides until closing. Then at 7 pm, country music duo High Valley
takes the Pepsi Open Air Stage to sing their new single “She’s With Me”, and other
hits from their album ‘Dear Life’.

More on next page

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Pensacola Fair continued...

Sunday, Oct. 21 bring a Buddy and two get in for the price of one from 11 am until 2 pm. In addition, all
active and retired military personnel and spouse with proper identification will be admitted for $6 into the
Fair all day long. Once you’re in, don’t forget to purchase you handstamp for $28 and ride all of your fair fa-
vorites until closing.
Monday, Oct. 22 don’t miss Pensacon Day where you are encouraged to come in costume and bring a cam-
era to take pictures with your favorite characters from Sci-fi shows, movies, Marvel, and more! Handstamps
will be discounted to $23 all day.
Tuesday, Oct. 23 is Ladies Day where women of all ages will be admitted FREE to the Fairgrounds from 4
pm until 6 pm. Don’t miss your chance to see country’s rising stars, Moccasin Creek at 7 pm on the Pepsi
Open Air Stage.
Wednesday, Oct. 24 join Manna Food Pantries in their fight against local hunger. Bring in three cans of
food and receive $2 off Adult Admission from open until closing, this day only. Visit the Manna Food
Pantries truck at the Main Entrance to receive your “$2 off admission” coupon. Be sure to take advantage of
the special $10 Handstamp day.
Thursday, Oct. 25 all Seniors are invited to come out and have a special day at the Fair! Persons 55 years of
age and over will be admitted for $6 into the Fair until closing.
Friday, Oct. 26 don’t miss Midnight Madness beginning at 8 pm, where you can ride unlimited rides until
closing for just $28.
Saturday, Oct. 27 will feature another Kids Day with free admission for the little ones from 11 am to 2 pm
as well as unlimited ride wristbands for $28.
Sunday, Oct. 28 the fair will wind down with Last Blast Sunday featuring a special $6 admission price for everyone all day long as well as a special $23 all you
can ride wristband. The Fair will close its doors at 10 pm.
Aside from the rides and entertainment for the family, the Pensacola Interstate Fair is a major contributor to the local economy, a major concern for the Gulf
Coast this year.
Every year, the Pensacola Interstate Fair generates over $8 million dollars of consumer spending in the local economy, and 80% of the over $2.5 million dollar
Fair's budget is spent and stays in our local economy. The Pensacola Interstate Fair also generates over 300 jobs each year for our local economy.
In addition, The Pensacola Interstate Fair gives $30,000 a year in scholarships to local students, and since 1983 has given over $1,015,000 to more than 1,076 stu-
dents to further their education. The Pensacola Interstate Fair has endowed scholarships through the Pensacola Junior College Foundation in its efforts to allow
students to reach their educational goals.

For more information regarding fair activities entertainment schedules, or exhibits, visit www.pensacolafair.com or call 850-944-4500.

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MUSIC IN THE SAND Sugarcane Jane

Americana Duo’s Homegrown Roots Run Deep On the Gulf Coast
By Kelly Baughman very root of music, the songwriter.

Their recording studio, Admiral

Two voices that melt together into Bean Studio, located on their 2,400

one that will transport you to a sim- acre land in Loxley, specializes in

pler place and time. A place where artist development, recording, and

cool breezes blow under Spanish promotion. Lee said that while the

moss draped oak trees. And lyrics two are well versed in Nashville

that paint a picture of the emotions studios (Lee having previously co-

that run deep in your soul. The kind owned one herself), their Admiral

that actually mean something. That Bean Studio allows artists to relax

is what Anthony Crawford and Sa- and dive in without the pressure

vana Lee, otherwise known as Sug- that Nashville can bring.

arcane Jane, are all about. “It’s a less sterile environment.

This husband and wife duo, who It’s very laid back and allows them

originally met in a Nashville studio, to focus on the music rather than

have been classified as ‘Modern what’s going on around them. We

Americana’, and while Lee said she want them to dig deep and find

considers that a good label, she said that performance of a lifetime,”

she also sees their sound as high en- Lee said.

ergy folk rock that is “organic music at its finest”. With Crawford’s years of experience with the industry’s top engineers,

While Crawford hails from Birmingham, he spent many years on the masterers, and producers, he has created a sound all his own that Admiral

Gulf Coast on Dauphin Island and in Daphne, while Lee is a homegrown Bean Studio has become known for. And if a client needs an additional

Loxley girl. “A lot of people ask which one of us is the “Jane” of Sugar- musician, he’s got them covered there too.

cane Jane,” Crawford jokes, “but the story of how our name came about Once production on an album wraps at Admiral Bean Studio, Lee steps

is close to our hearts.” in with her Sugarcane Jane pour their heart

When meeting Lee’s family for the first time on their property in Loxley, graphic, website
Crawford said Lee shared a memory of her grandfather cutting sugarcane design, and pro- and soul into their music, and is one
for all the area kids around Halloween. “She said they’d come from all motion expertise
over just to sit and eat the sweet sugarcane he would cut for them,” to push the artist of those rare bands that still loves to
Crawford recalled. As the two sat there eating sugarcane, reminiscing
and their album to make the rubber hit the road
about her early days, Crawford and Lee decided the name Sugarcane the next level.

Jane rolled off the tongue, and the rest for this duo was history. Throw in a professionally directed, filmed, and edited music video, and

While both are talented musicians and songwriters, Crawford has been Admiral Bean Studio is a one stop shop for songwriters all over the

called a musical prodigy and can play nearly any instrument. Known in country.

many music circles as the “sideman to the stars” having accompanied Sugarcane Jane pours their heart and soul into their music, and is one of

acts like Neil Young, Steve Winwood, Dwight Yoakam, Vince Gill, and those rare bands that still loves to make the rubber hit the road, travelling

Roseann Cash, Crawford has written and co-written over 400 songs per- to put on shows all over the country more often than not. And while they

formed by legends like Kenny Rogers, Lee Greenwood, Dwight Yoakam, have formed a sort of cult following far and wide, they still find time to

and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, just to name a few. play for their fans here on the Gulf Coast.

But despite Crawford’s impressive celebrity resume, he said his calling is You can catch Sugarcane Jane once a month at the Flora-Bama Lounge

the music he and Lee make together. And don’t be fooled….Sugarcane (check for upcoming schedules), or you can catch them at one of the

Jane is no small town band. Their latest studio album, ‘Southern State of coolest music venues on the coast, The Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm,

Mind’ has been called, “an album that deserves to be at the top of the located in Silverhill, on Sunday, November 4th along with Grayson

critic’s list” by The Washington Times. The Times went on to call the Capps, and Blue Mother Tupelo. A seat donation of $35 will be col-

two, “one of the best Nashville Duos since Johnny and June.” lected and the show starts at 3 pm. It’s one you won’t want to miss.

Vintage Guitar Magazine said of the group’s ‘Southern State of Mind’ Can’t make the Frog Pond show? Sugarcane Jane will be a featured

album, “This is one of the liveliest, most engaging Americana CDs artist during the Frank Brown International Songwriter’s Festival No-

you're likely to hear this or any year.” vember 8th through the 18th. Check www.fbisf.com for a full list of

And while they have a fantastic new album full of songs that feel like schedules.

home for the duo having been written just steps from the oak tree For more information on Sugarcane Jane or Admiral Bean Studio,

mentioned on the tracks, Sugarcane Jane be- lieves in promoting the visit www.sugarcanejane.com or www.admiralbeanstudio.com.

In Case You Missed It PAGE 27

Did you miss the last big event on the Island? No worries! Perdido Key Live catches On Thursday, Oct. 4, the Gulf Shores Women’s Club
you up on the most recent events that took place at the beach in case you missed it! hosted it’s 16th Annual Charity Fashion Show at
Craft Farms (Photos by Diane Davis)

Holland Farms in Milton, FL is the perfect place to
let the babies play outside on the farm! (Photos by
Kelly Baughman)

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In Case You Missed It
Did you miss the last big event on the Island? No worries! Perdido Key Live catches you up on the
most recent events that took place at the beach in case you missed it!

The 47th National Annual Shrimp Festival was October 11-14 in Gulf To submit your In Case You Missed It photos, email
Shores! Thousands of participants visited all over for the music, the crafts [email protected]

and of course, the food!

(photos by Jim Parks)

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PAGE 30 Wednes-
day, Oct. 24
Live and Local
Gulf Shores
Check out the coolest venues for Delta Blue Jason Bishop
the hottest music at the beach LuLu's Adam Holt
Papa Rocco's Smoky and Mark
Friday, Oct. 19 Orange Beach
Flipper's Lisa Zanghi with Scott Koehn
Gulf Shores Flora-Bama Neil Dover / Shea White
Big Beach Brewery The Rex
Delta Blue Petty and Pace
LuLu’s Ronnie Presley
Orange Beach
Flora-Bama Big Earl
Flora-Bama Yacht Club Mel Knapp
Flora-Bama Ole River Grill Kyle Wilson
Live Bait Roshambeaux
Perdido Beach Resort Lisa Zanghi w/ Scott Koehn

Saturday, Oct. 20

Gulf Shores
Big Beach Brewing Roaside Glorious
Delta Blue Delta Donnie and BC Dueitt
Island Times Daiquiri Bar Piano Party w Frankie G.
LuLu's Albert Simpson
Orange Beach
Cosmo's Brittany Bell
Flora-Bama Big Earl/Oliver’s Twist
Flora-Bama Yacht Club Mel Knapp

Sunday, Oct. 21

Gulf Shores
Big Beach Brewing Honeyboy and Boots
Delta Blue BC Dueitt
LuLu's Albert Simpson
Orange Beach
Cobalt's Justin Fobes
Flora-Bama Justin Jeansome/Mario Mena
Flora-Bama Yacht Club Mason Henderson
Perdido Beach Resort Lisa Zanghi

Monday, Oct. 22

Gulf Shores
Delta Blue Delta Donnie
Papa Rocco's Smoky and Mark
LuLu's Brent Burns
Sassy Bass Barstool Surfers
Orange Beach
Flora-Bama Gove Scrivenor/Petty and Pace

Tuesday, Oct. 23

Gulf Shores
LuLu's Lefty Collins
Papa Rocco's Smoky and Mark
Orange Beach
Flora-Bama T-Bone Montgomery//Mason Henderson

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Live and Local

Check out the coolest venues for the

hottest music at the beach

Thursday, Oct. 25

Gulf Shores Saturday, Oct. 27 Bama T- Flora-
Delta Blue Elaine Petty Gulf Shores Mont- Bone
LuLu's Justin Yawn Big Beach Brewing My Girl My Whiskey and Knapp gomery/Mel
Papa Rocco's Smoky and Mark Me
Orange Beach Delta Blue Delta Donnie and BC Dueitt
Flora-Bama Dueling Pianos Island Times Daiquiri Bar Piano Party w
Flora-Bama Ole River Grill Spencer Maige Frankie G.
Franco's Lisa Zanghi w/ Lea Anne Creswell LuLu's Nikki Talley Duo
Sassy Bass CoCout Radio Orange Beach

Friday, Oct. 26 Cosmo's Brittany Bell
Gulf Shores Flora-Bama Big Earl/Braxton Calhoun Band
Delta Blue Petty and Pace Flora-Bama Yacht Club Lee Yankie

LuLu’s Lee Yankie Sunday, Oct. 28
Orange Beach Gulf Shores
Flora-Bama Big Earl Delta Blue BC Dueitt
Flora-Bama Yacht Club Bruce Smelley LuLu's Phil and Foster
Flora-Bama Ole River Grill Mason Henderson Orange Beach
Perdido Beach Resort Lisa Zanghi w/ Scott Cobalt's Justin Fobes
Koehn
Flora-Bama Mike

Diamond / Brax-

ton Calhoun

Flora-Bama Yacht

Club Shea White

Perdido Beach Wednes-
day, Oct. 31
Resort Lisa Gulf Shores
Delta Blue Jason Bishop
BIG Zanghi LuLu's
Monday, Oct. 29 Gypsey Pearl
Papa Rocco's Smoky and Mark
Gulf Shores Orange Beach
Flipper's Lisa Zanghi with Scott Koehn
Delta Blue Delta Flora-Bama Neil Dover/Rhonda Hart

EARL- Oa-ndWthe SEexuEal NBiscuits Donnie Thursday, Nov. 1
Papa Rocco's Gulf Shores
Smoky and Mark Delta Blue Elaine Petty
LuLu's TBA Papa Rocco's Smoky and Mark
Orange Beach
See them live! Sassy Bass Flora-Bama Dueling Pianos
Barstool Surfers Franco's Lisa Zanghi w/ Lea Anne Creswell
Orange Beach Sassy Bass Greg Brown

october 31st Flora-Bama Gove Friday, Nov. 2
Scrivenor/Petty Gulf Shores
Delta Blue Petty and Pace
8 pm Tent stage and Pace Orange Beach
Tuesday, Oct. 30 Flora-Bama Big Earl

Free Cover with Costume! Gulf Shores
LuLu's Chauncy

Costume Contest beginsat 9pm Crandal
Papa Rocco's
Smoky and Mark

Orange Beach

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