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INDEXPublisher’s Welcome ............................................................................................. 6Snowbird Clubs ............................................................................................... 10-11 Entertainer Todd Herendeen ............................................................................... 12Snowbird Snaps .............................................................................................. 14-15Events Calendar .............................................................................................. 16-17Mardi Gras Parades ............................................................................................. 18Camp Helen ......................................................................................................... 19Casino Fun............................................................................................................ 21Snowbird Entertainment ..................................................................................... 22Alabama Lifestyles Expo..................................................................................... 24Florida Historic Golf Trail .................................................................................... 25Coastal Arts ......................................................................................................... 26Canada’s Betsy Ross............................................................................................ 27LegoLand Theme Park ........................................................................................ 28
ON THE COVERCanadians Timi and Tom Millar spend five months along Florida’s Emerald Coast each year ........................................................8
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Feb 5 - Great Plants for the South from the Southern Living Plant CollectionFeb 12 - Raising RosesFeb 19 - SUPER Wednesday: China & Glass in the Bellingrath CollectionFeb 26 - Camellias!
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January 7 - After Christmas SaleJanuary 14 - Winter Garden WalkJanuary 21 - Porcelain TalesJanuary 28 - Birding on the Gulf CoastFebruary 4 - “Mardi Gras in Mobile” Lecture & Book SigningFebruary 11 - Raising RosesFebruary 18 - The Amazing World of OrchidsFebruary 25 - “One Writer’s Garden: Eudora Welty’s Home Place” Lecture and Book Signing
Winter Wednesdays 2015
Publisher: Karen Harrell / [email protected] / 850.291.1266Art Director: Renee Culpepper / Culpepper Publications
Writers and Contributors: Karen Harrell, Alice Crann-Good Clubs, Calendar and Website: Donna Ball
Photography: Randy Hamilton/Hamilton Art Agency and Joe Culpepper/Shuttergig Photography
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Welcome!Well, there’s no doubt that we are “in season” – Mardi Gras season, that is.You can’t escape the purple and gold, news of fancy balls and other soirees and the
abundance of red beans and rice, beads, moon pies and, of course, King Cakes. We list many of the events and parades in this edition to help you make a plan. Many
of the area business and tourist groups are putting out a welcome mat for Snowbirds with dance parties, tours, expos and other events. Be sure to check out our clubs and calendar pages.
We’ve been out shooting our Snaps and they return to this edition. We love seeing your faces and getting feedback from you. I’ve been publishing this magazine since 2006 and it’s nice when new people discover us and tell us how much they enjoy it. Thank you for that. This month we will be at the big Alabama Lifestyles Expo in Orange Beach, Ala. There are a variety of businesses showcased at this event but also 20-plus communities around Alabama on-site to get to know. Be sure to come by our booth and say hello.
Our Canadian cover couple, Timi and Tom Millar hail from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and since they spend five months here, they are considered part-time locals. The duo not only works in a bit of golf but also generously gives their time volunteering with the clubs and other organizations.
Speaking of clubs, this month there are numerous fun events that also serve as fundraisers for area organizations. In Alabama, tens of thousands of dollars are raised at the annual Brat Fest, Trivia Night, Pancake Breakfast, Low Country Boil and 8-Pin Bowling Tournament that are supported by the 10-plus state clubs. There are golf fundraisers too in Alabama and Northwest Florida and several others.
Snowbird-led theater and musical groups are profiled in this edition and they, too, give back to local organizations.
The best advice for enjoying your winter stay in one of our communities is to get involved and you can’t help but make friends. Isn’t that what it’s all about?
As always, let me know if I can help in any way. Best,Karen Your Publisher,Karen Harrell, [email protected]
Be sure to sign up for our e-newsletter “Seasons” online at www.snowbirdsgulfcoast.com and stay up-to-date year-round.
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Canadian Snowbirds Timi Millar and her husband, Tom, of Winnipeg, Manitoba met more than 25 years ago while competing in the sport of Curling.
Not sure what that is? The sport is sometimes called “chess on ice” and involves polished granite stones, called rocks. Two teams of four players take turns sliding the rocks across the ice curling sheet toward the house, a circular target marked on the ice. Each team has eight stones.
The couple has contemplated bringing their equipment with them on their next trip south to introduce the sport to locals at the ice rink at Sandestin’s Village at Baytowne Wharf.
But, chances are with their busy schedule, time on the ice might be hard to find.
The Millars are part-time locals spending five months on the Emerald Coast of Florida each year. And, they are among the most active contributors in area Snowbird clubs.
Timi has served previously as the president of the Destin Snowbird Club and is currently the 2nd Vice President of the Walton County Snowbird Club. Tom works behind the scenes but is just as active as his wife. They both are active golfers and Timi also volunteers with the Friends Guild of the Destin Library.
“We volunteer because it is our way of giving back,” said Timi who shared that she and Tom were a “team” in their volunteer pursuits.
The couple are “Life Members” of the Destin Snowbird Club and if the board progression continues, Timi will be president of the 2000+ member Walton
Snowbird Club in a couple of years. Tom had a 35 year career as a
draftsman with the Department of Natural Resources while Timi has “retired” from the field of dental hygiene, but continues to work as a dental receptionist during the non-Florida months.
“We first visited in 1988 when Tom’s parents were wintering here and simply fell in love with the area,” Timi said. “What keeps us coming back is the friends we have made, those beautiful beaches and the fact that any day can be a good day for golf. This year is our 27th trip to what has become ‘home.”
The couple recommends joining a Snowbird club as one of the best ways to meet people, find activities and enjoy your winter stay.
They’ve traveled many different routes but say that the Emerald Coast is their “very favorite place.”
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Snowbird Clubs Send your club news to [email protected]
PUBLISHER’S NOTE:
Stay in touch throughout the year!
Don’t forget to sign up for our new e-newsletter “Seasons” to stay up to date. We reach more than 5000 Snowbirds in each edition. Each year new Snowbirds find the Gulf Coast through this magazine and are looking for things to do, people to meet and recreational opportunities.
Email items to: [email protected]. Questions? Call Karen Harrell at 850-291-1266
FLORIDAPENSACOLA: Visit Pensacola has introduced a free “Snowbird Savings Cards” available at visitor centers in Perdido Key, Pensacola and Pensacola Beach. The card features discounts for area attractions, retail outlets, golf courses, restaurants and more. The list and directions are available at: www.visitpensacola.com/snowbirds.
CANADA DAY: The annual celebration of Canadian Snowbirds who winter in the Panama City, Fla., and surrounding areas has been set for Feb. 15. Tickets will be on sale from 9 a.m. - noon Feb. 4 in the lobby at the Wyndham Bay Point Resort, 4114 Jan Cooley Dr, Panama City Beach, Fla. Details: [email protected]
OKALOOSA TDC: The Island Dance Party will be staged 7 p.m.ñmidnight Feb. 21 at the Emerald Coast Conference Center, 1250 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Okaloosa Island, Fla. The event will include a live band playing 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s music. Tickets are $10 per person and proceeds will be donated to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Details: www.islanddanceparty.com
WALTON COUNTY SNOWBIRDS: Season dues are $9 and registration is held 30 minutes before each meeting. Entertainment for the Feb. 11 meeting is David Seering and Feb. 25 features the Snowbird Chorus. Meetings are held atVillage Baptist Churc, 101 Matthew Blvd., Destin, Fla. Volunteers are needed in many areas and this is a great to meet new people and make friends. Snowbird activities are many from golf, recreation and fitness to a singles group, arts, crafts, computer club, day trips and more. Details: www.waltoncountysnowbirds.com.
DESTIN: The Roost is located at the Destin Community Center, 101 Stahlman Ave, Destin, Fla. February meeting staged 3, 10, 17 and 24. Times are 8:30 and 11 a.m. Each weekly meeting features live entertainment. The club sponsors many activities including mixers, golf, fashion show, craft show, bowling, casino trips, chorale and Christmas party. Boat Cruise date is Feb. 9. Details: http://destinsnowbirds.org
FORT WALTON BEACH: The Fort Walton Beach Snowbird Club is located on Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. With over 600 hundred members, the club offers many activities and events to it members besides the camaraderie and fellowship of others who are in Fort Walton Beach area to enjoy the warmer weather and beautiful beaches during the winter months.Registration is on Tuesdays in February and March 3 at The Elks Club from 10 a.m. to noon. Next general meeting Feb. 3. Regions bank will speak on information seniors need to know about finances. Registration and meetings are at the Elks Club, 1335 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, Fla. The club sponsors craft, cards, games, golf outings and social events. Details: [email protected] or www.fwbsbc.com/.
NAVARRE: A Snowbird Welcome is Feb. 4, 1-4 p.m. at Hidden Creek Golf Club, 3070 PGA Blvd. Navarre, Fla. Organizers are forming a community Snowbird club. Vendors will be on hand and there will be prizes and a Business Crawl. Details: 850-939-8666.
PANAMA CITY: The Ark, formerly Noah’s Ark is again welcoming Snowbirds. Classes such as woodshop and art are being offered along with crafts and other actvities. Details: 850-234-6062.
PENSACOLA BEACH: The Pensacola Beach Community Church welcomes Snowbirds to its monthly potlucks always held on the foruth Sunday of the month plus other church activities to include social events, including a Snowbird potluck Feb. 22. Details: 850-932-6628 or http://www.thebeachchurch.com/
SNOWBIRD BEACH BASH: The first Pensacola Beach Snowbird Beach Bash is 9-10:30 a.m. WHEN at the Pensacola Beach Community Church. Vendors will be on hand and a light breakfast will be served. Free Trolley Tours of the island begin at 10:45 a.m. The event is sponsored by the Santa Rosa Island Authority and the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce. Snowbirds from all areas of the Gulf Coast are welcome to attend. Details: 850-932-1500 or www.pensacolabeachchamber.com.
PERDIDO KEY: Perdido Key’s 2015 Snowbird Roosts are Feb. 12 and March 15 at the Perdido Bay Community Center on Innerarity Point Road in Perdido Key. The afternoons feature a $5 lunch and tons of fun and helpful vendors! Doors will open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Call the Visitors Center at (850) 492-4660 for more information.
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Join the Club !ALABAMAFUNDRAISERS: Tens of thousands of dollars are raised by the Alabama clubs for a variety of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach groups and organizations so be sure to set aside these dates for the major Alabama clubs’ fundraisers. Feb. 7 - Bratfest; Feb. 10 - All Clubs 8-Pin Charity Bowling; Feb. 14 - Pancake Breakfast; Feb. 19 - Baldwin Heritage Museum Golf Scramble; Feb. 20 - Low Country Boil and Feb. 21 - Trivia Night. Contact any club for information about these events.
GULF SHORES MEN’S COFFEE CLUB: The club meets at Gilbey’s Restaurant at 25775 Perdido Beach Blvd in Orange Beach. The club will meet at the restaurant every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 7:30 ñ 8:30 a.m. for coffee. The club also throws horseshoes on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at noon at Meyer Park in Gulf Shores.
ILLINOIS: Illinois Club Breakfast Meetings are scheduled at 8 a.m. on Feb. 13 and 27, and March 13 at Lulu’s on the north side of the Intracoastal Canal Bridge in Gulf Shores. Contact Glenn Philpott 618-978-1897.
INDIANA: Indiana Club meets for breakfast at 8 a.m. Feb. 12 and 26, and March 12 at Lulu’s (200 East 25th Avenue, Gulf Shores) on the north side of the Intracoastal Canal Bridge in Gulf Shores. Contact Bev Lockhart at 317-432-8708 for reservations.
IOWA: The 2015 Iowa-Alabama Snowbird Club will meet for breakfast (8:30 a.m.) at Perdido Beach Resort on 27200 East Beach Blvd. Perdido Ballroom, Conference Center, 1st floor. Feb. 11 and 25. Details: Shari DeCook at 641-521-0929 or Sharon Hesselmann at 563-357-2721 for reservations.
MICHIGAN: The Michigan Snowbird Club will meet at the Erie Meyer Civic Center, 344 West 19th Avenue, Gulf Shores at 9:30 a.m. for coffee with the meeting beginning at 10 a.m. on Feb. 5 and 19 and March 5. www.michiganclubalabama.com.
MINNESOTA: Meetings continue through mid-March, Tuesday morning meetings will be at Lulu’s 200 East 25th Avenue, Gulf Shores, Ala. Also join us for twice weekly golf! Details: /www.mnal.org
MISSOURI: The Missouri Snowbird Club will meet for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesdays Feb. 11 and 25 at Perdido Beach Resort (27200
Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach). Business meetings are held at Phoenix V will alternate with breakfast. Trivia Night is set for 5 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Orange Beach Event Center at the Wharf. Contact Bob Moore 225-937-4785. www.mosnowbirds.org.
NEW YORK: The New York Snowbird Club will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. Feb. 5 and 24, and March 5 at Cayman Grill (26189 Canal Road, Orange Beach). Reservations required. Contact Frank Panczyszyn 251-981-3120.
NORTH DAKOTA/SOUTH DAKOTA: Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in February and the 2nd Tuesday of March at 9 a.m. at Hazel’s Seafood Restaurant, 25311 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, Ala.
OHIO: The 2015 Ohio Snowbird Club will meet at 8 a.m. Feb. 4 and 18 at Lulu’s on the north side of the Intracoastal Canal Bridge in Gulf Shores (200 East 25th Ave., Gulf Shores). For information call Gayle Hofacker at 937-447-3795.
PENNSYLVANIA: Breakfast meetings are 8 a.m. Wednesdays at Hazel’s Seafood Restaurant, 25311 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, Ala. Upcoming dates include: Feb. 4, 11, 25 and March 4, 11.
Richard K. Smith: Contact person year round at: 908-420-8806 and/or [email protected]
SENIOR SNOWBIRDS: A casual weekly potluck gathering of Snowbirds resumes on Thursdays starting Jan. 8 and running through March. Participants are asked to bring a dish to feed 10 and the cost is 50 cents. Table service and drinks are provided. Weekly at 12:30 at the Adult Activity Center, 260 Clubhouse Dr., Gulf Shores, Ala. Table service and drinks provided. Details: Michael O’Rourke 251-981-6060
WISCONSIN: The Wisconsin Snobird Club boasts a membership of over 700. Activities are open to all winter visitors in the southern Alabama and northern Florida areas. The club is for the recreational, social, fellowship, travel and enjoyment of all who participate. Remaining 2015 meetings are Feb. 4 and 18 at the Orange Beach Event Center (located by the Wharf, Orange Beach Alabama) at 9 a.m. The club sponsors many luncheons and social outings. A full meeting and activity schedule is available at the club’s website at https://sites.google.com/site/wisconsinsnowbirdclub/ or Kenn Krouse, 251 967 2463.
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Todd (Elvis) is In The House!Todd Allen Herendeen Indiana native and popular tribute (Elvis and others) artist Todd Allen Herendeen is a well-known musician in the Panama City Beach area. Herendeen regularly performs this winter at the Boardwalk Beach Resort and select dates at Gulf World Marine Park and other locations. This March he will take to the road in central Florida. We took the opportunity to ask him a few questions.
Q. What is your background in music?A. I am self-taught in music. I don’t have any kind of musical background. I didn’t even realize I could sing until 1995 and that was a fluke then. It started as a talent show joke. Then I got the singing bug :)
Q. This year you are performing at several venues from Destin to Panama City Beach to Apalachicola to farther south into central Florida. Most of these are Tribute shows and most are performed for our Snowbirds. Tell us about that experience.
A. I love the Snowbirds or Winter Residents! They come south to get out of the cold and are so appreciative of our show! We perform the music they grew up with so it takes them back to a great time in their life. Makes them feel young again! Brings out the young that is still in them!
Q. I see you also have a revival show coming up. Can you tell us about that?
A. We have a program we call “God and Country.” We hold it under our huge red, white and blue tent. We sing all gospel and patriotic music and we honor each and every veteran or current service member with a beautiful certificate “For Serving One Nation Under God.” A thank you for their service! People who attend absolutely love it and it is gaining great momentum.
Q. Finally, I see that your fans have a chance to cruise with you next year. Tell us about that experience. A. Yes we are doing a 2016 cruise Jan 23-28, 2016 to Grand Cayman and Cozumel aboard the Carnival Paradise! My band and I will be performing three shows during the cruise. One day we will perform our Tribute to the Legends Show, another day we will perform our Elvis show and another day we will perform our God and Country show. We also hold a special meet and greet VIP party for all of our sign ups. We have a great time vacationing together!To learn more check out his website at www.toddallenherendeen.com.
Winter Concert Series Destin’s famed harbor with its blue-green water and snowy white sand dunes are the backdrop for the Harborwalk Village Winter Guest Concert
Series which continues on Sundays in February. The free concerts are staged from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Artists include: Feb. 1 – Chuck Lawson; Feb. 8 – Coconut Radio; Feb. 15 – Flash Flood and Feb. 22 – the Northwest Florida State College’s renowned Showstation Choir. The shops and restaurants will be open and visitors are encouraged to stroll the boardwalk, the backdrop to the area’s impressive charter boat fleet.Details: www.emeraldgrande.com.
850-234-3484BoardwalkBeachResort.com
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TuesdaysBreakfast and a Movie on the IMAX Giant Screen National Naval Aviation Museum, 1750 Radford Blvd., NAS Pensacola, FL. Watch a classic film on the IMAX Giant Screen while enjoying a light breakfast and served with hot coffee. | Movies start at 9 a.m. and doors open at 8:00 a.m. for the first 500 visitors. Admission is $10.00 per visitor. 850-452-3604 or www.navalaviationmuseum.org
Tuesdays & ThursdaysCity Trolley Tour, Pensacola Visitor Information Center, 1401 East Gregory St, Pensacola, FL, All aboard the Snowbird Express for a narrated tour of historic downtown Pensacola. Tuesdays and Thursdays only. Reservations are required, as seating is limited. Trolley departs 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Details: 850-941-2876
Sunday & WednesdaySnowbird Dance featuring DJ Jim Lawson Boardwalk Beach Resort Hotel & Convention Center, 9600 S. Thomas Dr., Panama City Beach, FL 850-234-3484, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
1/27The Gatlin Brothers Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd St, Gulf
Shores, AL. One of country musicís most popular groups, The Gatlin Brothers, takes the stage for a special one-night-only performance. Details: 251-968-1174
1/27Snowbird Expo National Naval Aviation Museum., 1750 Radford Blvd., NAS Pensacola, FL 32508. We invite winter visitors to “Fly-In” for a day of special discounts, tours and more fun activites. Discount Admission to the 10 a.m. IMAX movie as well as other special discounts. Take your photo and share it on Facebook at the “Special Snowbird Fly-In Photobooth. Details: www.navalaviationmuseum.org/event/snowbird-expo
thru 2/28Winter Wednesdays at Bellingrath Gardens, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore, AL. Every year, Bellingrath Gardens and Home hosts specialized workshops when the weather gets chilly in winter months. Each workshop covers a special feature of the Gardens or Home, tips for making your garden more spectacular or guest lectures and workshops from renowned members of the horticultural and gardening world. Some events are reservation required,
so check back with the website to plan in advance. Details: bellingrath.org or 251-973-2217 ext. 111
1/28The Gala of the Royal Horses, Pensacola Bay Center, 201 East Gregory St., Pensacola, FL. Experience the excitement, splendor, and majesty of the Gala of the Royal Horses coming to Pensacola! The Gala of the Royal Horses is a spectacular show combining the most beautiful horses in the world with live performer creating a breathtaking event for the entire family. The Gala of the Royal Horses is a must see for horse lovers. www.pensacolabaycenter.com or 850-432-0800.
1/30Last Friday Art Night directly behind Town Hall, 1008 Alabama Ave, Dauphin Island, AL. Come shop for local art, enjoy food and beverages, and hear stories of Old Dauphin Island in the Heritage Gallery. 6-8 p.m. 251-861-3300 or www.dauphinislandarts.com
1/31Arbor Day Celebration Conservation Park, 100 Conservation Drive, Panama City Beach, FL
2/2Million Dollar Quartet Mattie Kelly Arts Center, 100 East College Boulevard, Niceville, FL. The Tony award-winning Broadway musical inspired by the electrifying true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time! MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal, humorous banter and celebrations featuring timeless hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Ring of Fire,” “That’s All Right,” “Sixteen Tons,” and many more! 850-729-6000 or MattieKellyArtsCenter.org
2/2-3The Diamonds Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd St, Gulf Shores, AL. In 1957, The Diamonds released an instant million-selling hit called “Little Darliní.” This song continues to sell worldwide and has been dubbed “the National Anthem of Rock and Roll”. Relive this hit and their other memorable chart-topping classics like “The Stroll,” “Silhouettes,” and “Why Do Fools Fall In Love” when The Diamonds make their long-awaited return to Gulf Shores. With impeccable tight vocal harmonies, snappy choreography, and remarkable musicianship, The Diamonds entertaining stage show is a non-stop nostalgic trip. Details: 251-968-1174
2/4Snowbird Lecture Series presents: Dauphin Island Sea Lab Orange Beach Welcome Center, 23685 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL. Great educational presentation on marine mammals in our area and what to do if you encounter a stranded animal. Details: 251-974-1510
2/4Gulf Shores Garden Clubís 24th Annual Floral Seminar Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd Street, Gulf Shores, A guest speaker Charlie Thigpen will present “Fun, Functional and Attractive Garden Designs” at the annual fundraiser. 9:15 a.m., Details: 251-968-9777
2/4-3/1517th Annual Winter Classics Horse Show, Harrison County Fairgounds, 15321 County Farm Road, Gulfport, Miss. 2 p.m. Sundays. Spectators attend free. This hunter/jumper show regular attracts some 1000 horses. Details: 228-832-3691.
2/521st Annual Lifestyles Expo Caribe Resort, 28105 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL. The EXPO attracts Snowbird visitors and locals to the Caribe’s spacious and beautiful setting to learn more about what Alabama and the Gulf Coast have to offer. Learn of the amenities available. More than 70 exhibitors will provide information about community living, quality of life programs for people over 50, food samples from restaurants, hands-on-exhibits, things to do and see, and places to visit traveling to; returning from; and staying at the Gulf Coast. Details: 800-235-4757 or www.alabamaadvantage.com
2/5Glenn Miller Orchetra 2015 National Naval Aviation Museum, 1750 Radford Blvd., NAS Pensacola, FL. A fully self-contained 19 member group, is the most popular and sought after big band in the world today. Since 1956, the group has consistently performed 300 live dates each year world wide. Enjoy jazz and big band sounds 850-452-3604 or www.navalaviationmuseum.org
2/6Branson Show Camp February 2015 Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium, 109 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW Fort Walton Beach, FL. George Dyer is acclaimed by many as one of the finest tenors in the world. Plished showmanship will make you feel as if you were on Broadway or at the Met. George & Family sing a variety of genres, including power ballads, Broadway hits, love songs, standards, oldies, gospel, and more. 850-243-3809 or BransonShowCampFlorida.com
2/6Winter Resident Appreciation Day Panama City Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau, 17001 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, FL 9-11 a.m., 850-233-5070
2/6-22 (weekends)There’s a Burglar in My Bed 207 East 24th Street, Lynn Haven, Fla. This comedy takes place in the “unused” beach cottage of a wealthy couple who have simultaneously planned a romantic tryst WITH SOMEONE ELSE! Kaleidoscope Theatre 850-319-5581
2/7Dixie Theatre presents Bob Milne Ragtime Piano, 21 Avenue E., Apalachicola, Fl. 3 p.m. matinee & 8 p.m. evening performance. Cost: $25. Details: www.dixietheatre.com or 850-653-3200,
2/9-10Manilow, Joel & The Beatles: Rediscovered with Brian Gurl , Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd St, Gulf Shores, AL. Pianist and Vocalist Brian Gurl is a creative force, offering provocative arrangements of Beatles, Barry Manilow and Billy Joel classics. Details: 251-968-1174
2/10Winter Resident Senior Prom, Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort, 11212 Front Beach Rd., Panama City Beach, FL 850-233-5070 4 p.m. -9 p.m.
2/10Peter and the Star Catcher, Mattie Kelly Arts Center, 100 East College Boulevard, Niceville, FL. Hailed by The New York Times as “The most exhilarating storytelling on Broadway in decades,” this comedy takes a hilarious romp through the Neverland you never knew in a swashbuckling prequel to Peter Pan. Explore how popular culture’s most enduring & beloved character became the boy who never grew up! 850-729-6000 or MattieKellyArtsCenter.org
2/1128th Annual Garden Club Game Day and Salad Luncheon, Orange Beach Events Center at The Wharf, 4671 Wharf Parkway, Orange Beach. Expansive buffet and fellowship. Details: 251-271-0284
2/14 Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox Pl. Pensacola, FL. Byron Stripling in Sounds of New Orleans: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong Peter Rubardt, conductor Byron Stripling, trumpet. www.pensacolasaenger.com/ or 850-595-3880
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2/11Canadian Snowbirds Luncheon, Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina, 27075 Marina Rd, Orange Beach, AL. The Canadian Snowbirds Luncheon will be held at Fisher’s at 1pm. Info: Neil Wannamaker, 251-271-0222.
2/11Michael McDonald, Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox Pl., Pensacola, FL. Distinctive and soulful, it is one of the most yearningly emotive instruments of our times. 7 p.m. www.pensacolasaenger.com
2/11,19Tammy’s Journeys will take day trips for historical tours to Jackson County, Fla (2/11) and Washington County (2/19). The trips cost $39 each. The excursions include waterfalls, caverns, historic homes and more. Details: www.tammysjourneys.com or 850-243-3809.
2/122015 Snowbird Roost. Perdido Bay Community Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd, Perdido Key, FL. Tickets must be purchased in advance at Perdido Key Visitors Information Center, 15500 Perdido Key Dr. $5, 850-492-4660 or www.visitperdido.com
2/13Okaloosa County’s Sweet HistoryHeritage Museum of Northwest Florida, 115 Westview Avenue, Valparaiso, FL. Guest speaker Brian Beck will share his passion for sugar cane and the importance of crops of the early 1900s in Okaloosa County. Free. 850-678-2615 or heritage-museum.org
2/14The 16th annual Pancake Breakfast, benefiting Gulf Shores Fire/Rescue Association, 8-11a.m. Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd St, Gulf Shores, AL. $6.
2/14Dixie Theatre presents Doo Wops & Beauty Shops, 21 Avenue E., Apalachicola, Fl. 3 p.m. matinee & 8 p.m. $25. Details: www.dixietheatre.com or 850-653-3200
2/14-28Gulf World Winter Concert SeriesGulf World Marine Park, 15412 Front Beach Rd., Panama City Beach, FL. Join your friends at Gulf World Marine Park each Saturday in February for classic concert tributes.Feb. 7 - Elvis Tribute, Feb. 14 - Patsy Cline Tribute, Feb. 21 - The Platters from Branson, Feb. 28 - The Beatles Tribute. For more information, please call Gulf World Marine Park at (850) 234-5271.
2/15Jim Brickman in Concert Saenger Theatre118 S. Palafox Pl., Pensacola, FL “Love Around the Piano” is an experience of emotion, intimacy, warmth and humor thats fused together with hits like Valentine, Rocket to the Moon, Love of My Life and If You Believe. Brickman, hailed by the Boston Herald as “a crowd-pleaser, musical journey and a must see.” 850-595-3882 or www.pensacolasaenger.com
2/15ArtWalk on the Harbor, Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village. HarborWalk Village transforms into a mini art district as dozens
of artists showcase their vibrant, engaging and creative artwork ranging from traditional to contemporary art, jewelry, paintings and more. 850-424-0600 or emeraldgrande.com/events-3
2/15Canada Day, Bay Point Wyndham Resort, 4114 Jan Cooley Drive, Panama City Beach, Fla. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Flag, so please join us for this special celebration and an evening of dinner, dancing, prizes and fun. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, February 4, 2015 (one day only) at the resort from 9am-12 noon. Limit 10 tickets per person. 850-236-0624
2/16Tony Bennett with special guest Antonia Bennett at the Marina Civic Center, 8 Harrison Ave., Panama City, Fla. Legendary singer with his daughter is planning a special performance. Produced by Hess Entertainment. Details: 850-763-4696.
2/16Royal American Beach Getaways Open House, 9400 S. Thomas Dr., Panama City Beach, FL. Free Doughnuts, Free Coffee plus Exclusive Discounted Rental Deals by Royal American Beach Getaways. Stop by our Welcome Center 2-4 PM and explore 100’s of condo unit options at 16 different Panama City Beach condominiums! Reserve your stay for next year and take advantage of the best prices! 800-224-4853
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In the Mood, 1940s “Big Band” Musical Review. Saengar Theatre, Pensacola includes 2 p.m. matinee and 7:30 pm performance. www.pensacolasaengar.com Catch at Mattie Kelly Arts Center in Niceville, Fla. at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20. Tickets at Tickemaster.com. www.mattiekellyartscenter.org
2/23David Seering with The Bobby Van Deusen Trio, Geoff McBride and Amanda Holmes, 6 p.m. at Village Baptist Church in Destin - the 4th annual benefit concert for Children in Crisis.
Tickets are $10. Details: 850-864-4242 or visit
davidseering.com. 2/2010th Annual Low Country Boil, St. Andrews by the Sea. 17263 Fort Morgan Road, Gulf Shores, AL. There are four settingsfrom 10:30 - 2:15. Tickets $13.00: all you can eat and beverage. The LCB benefits the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. This is the 10th year with the help of over 12 Snowbird Clubs, over $50,000 has been raised for the Zoo.
2/21 Dixie Theatre presents DINO, Salute to Dean Martin - Tony Parrington, 21 Avenue E., Apalachicola, Fl. 3 p.m. matinee & 8 p.m. evening performance. Cost: $25. Details: www.dixietheatre.com or 850-653-3200
2/219th Annual Trivia Night. Orange Beach Event Center, 4671 Wharf Parkway, Orange Beach, AL. The Missouri Snowbird Club hosts the Eighth Annual Trivia Night at the Orange beach Events Center at The Wharf at 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Teams of 8 are $120.00 per table. Costumes and table decorations are welcomed. Need inspiration? Consider books, songs, or movies. Bring your own libations and snacks. Details: 314-609-0275 or www.mosnowbirds.org/Trivia.html
2/23-24The New Christy Minstrels Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd St, Gulf Shores, ALTheir influence on pop and folk music is undeniable, with hits such as “Green, Green,” “This Land Is Your Land,” “Denver,” and “Chim Chim Cher-ee.” Hailed for its rich and robust vocal blend, the ensemble garnered a “Best Performance by a Chorus” Grammy for album “Presenting The New Christy Minstrels.” Details: 251-968-1174
2/24Winter Resident Grand Finale. Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort. 11212 Front Beach Rd., Panama City Beach, FL Our Winter Residents love to dance and have fun, so we make sure they have plenty of opportunities! 4-9 p.m. 850-233-5070
2/26Tedeschi Trucks Band, Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox Pl. Pensacola, FL. Tedeschi Trucks Band delivers an electrifying blend of blues, soul, jazz, and rock drawing from an ever-evolving song list. 850-595-3882 or www.pensacolasaenger.com
2/28Emerald Coast Parrot Head Chili Cook-OffEmerald Grande at HarborWalk Village, 10 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL. A day of spiced, spirited competition as Chili experts prove they have the best chili around. Over 20 different restaurants and Chili Masters compete. 850-424-0600 or eventbrite.com/e/emerald-coast-parrot-head-chili-cookoff-tickets-14424745803
2/2823rd Annual Orange Beach Seafood Festival & Car Show The Wharf in Orange Beach, 4830 Main Street, Orange Beach, AL. The Festival (Fundraiser for Orange Beach Sports Association) is a day of food, 40+ arts & crafts vendors and music for the whole family. The festival includes a silent auction, car show featuring antique, classic & hot rod vehicles. 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Details: 251-981-1524
2/28Dixie Theatre presents Elvis and Friends Do the Dixie - Todd Herendeen, 21 Avenue E., Apalachicola, Fl. 3 p.m. matinee & 8 p.m. evening performance. Cost: $25. Details: www.dixietheatre.com or 850-653-3200.
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IT’S THE SEASON, Y’ALL.Pull out your beads, masks, funky hats and finery because it’s Mardi Gras season along the northern
Gulf Coast.If you are here on the Gulf Coast for the first time or you’ve been here many times you will notice
that the number of events around Mardi Gras have multiplied many times. There are numerous balls (mostly private) sponsored by different Krewes but also a bevy of public parades and other specialty events.
If you are planning to attend any of these events: arrive early, bring a fold-out chair, snacks, drinks, sunscreen and layer your clothing.
This is a partial list of events. Visit the websites listed for more information. PET PARADES Feb. 6 Krewe of St. Andrews Kids and Pet Parade, Panama City, Fla. Event includes a costume contest at 3:15 followed by a parade at 4 p.m. Details: www.standrews-mardigras.com
Feb. 7 Kids and Kritters Parade: This laid-back event includes a costume contest and is a must-see. Registration at 1 p.m. and parade at 2 p.m. at Casino Beach at Pensacola Beach, Fla. Details: www.pensacolabeachmardigras.com. Mardi Paws: Doggies compete for Best Dressed Queen and King, 3 p.m. in Pass Christian, Miss. De-tails: 228-452-3315. Mardi Gras Apalachicola to benefit the Dog Park, 1 p.m.-10 p.m. Parade floats of all descriptions to ride followed by a day of music, Cajun food, contests and more. Details: www.apalachicolabay.org. Feb. 15 The Wharf Kids and Pets Parade, 4 p.m. Orange Beach, Ala. Details: www.alwharf.com.
PEOPLE MARDI GRAS Mobile (Ala.) Mardi Gras. Multiple parades roll daily Feb. 5-17. Check www.mobilecarnivalmuseum.com for schedule and background on Mobile Mardi Gras.Feb. 6 Mardi Gras Pub Crawl, 8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. at Harborwalk Village along the Destin Harbor. De-tails: www.harborwalkdestin.com.Feb. 6 Apollo Mystic Ladies, Daphne, Ala., 6:30 p.m. Details: www.themobilemask.comFeb. 7 Knights of Ecor Rouge, Fairhope, Ala., 6:45 p.m. Details: www.themobilemask.comFeb. 7 Krewe of Jesters Parade, 1 p.m. Navarre Beach, FlFeb. 7 Krewe of St. Andrews “Mardi Gras Under the Sea” Parade, 2 p.m., Panama City, Fla. Details: www.standrewsmardigras.com.Feb. 7 Navarre Krewe of Jesters, 1 p.m., Navarre Beach, Fla. The small island comes to life with colorful floats and revelry. Details: www.nkoj.org.Harborwalk Mardi Gras Parade, 2 p.m., Destin, Fla. A fun, lively street party with a parade and live music to follow on the main stage. Details: www.harborwalkdestin.com.Feb. 7-17 Perdido Key Mardi Gras Festival, Various LocationsFeb. 13 Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade, 7:30 p.m. Downtown Pensacola, Fla. One of the largest nighttime parades on the Gulf Coast. Details: www.pensacolamardigras.com. Feb. 13 Habitat for Humanity Mardi Gras Parade, 5 p.m. at Riverfront Park, Apalachicola, Fla. Details: www.apalachicolabay.org.Feb. 13 Mystical Order of Mirams Parade, 6:30 p.m. Orange Beach, Ala. Details: www.themobilemask.com. Feb. 13 77th Annual Ocean Springs Carnival Association Mardi Gras Night Parade, 7 p.m., Ocean Springs, Miss.Feb. 13 Maids of Jubilee, Fairhope, Ala. 6:45 p.m. Details: www.themobilemask.com Feb. 14 Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade, 2 p.m. Downtown Pensacola, Fla. More than 250 parade entries. Details: www.pensacolamardigras.com.Feb. 14 Mystics of Pleasure Parade, 5:30 p.m. Orange Beach, Ala. Details: www.themobilemask.com.Feb. 13-14 Panama City Beach Mardi Gras and Music Festival. Events include 5Ks, fireworks, costume contests, second line parade and live entertainment. The main parade is at 5 p.m. Feb. 14 at Pier Park. Feb. 14 45th Annual Krewe of Gemini Mardi Gras Day Parade, 2 p.m. Downtown Gulfport, Miss.Feb. 14 Krewe of Neptune, billed as the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s biggest party, 5:30 p.m. in downtown Biloxi, Miss.Feb. 14 Krewe of Wrecks Street Dance, 1 p.m. at the Sabine Sandbar. Free and open to the public. Details: www.pensacolabeachmardigras.com. Feb. 15 Krewe of Wrecks Parade, 1 p.m. Pensacola Beach, Fla. Santa Rosa Island’s small-town popula-tion swells to summertime proportions during this annual family-friendly event. Details: www.pensacola-beachmardigras.com.Feb. 15 Main Street Parade at The Wharf, 6 p.m. Orange Beach, Ala. Details: www.alwharf.com.Feb. 16 Order of Mystic Magnolias, Fairhope, Ala., 6:45 p.m. Details: www.themobilemask.com Feb. 16 Krewe of Wrecks Free Red Beans and Rice Luncheon, 11 a.m. at the Sandshaker parking lot. Provided by the Pensacola Beach Elks Lodge. Donations accepted. Details: www.pensacolabeachmar-digras.com.Feb. 17 Carnival on the Coast: The family-oriented parade is Mississippi’s oldest and is staged at 1 p.m. in downtown Biloxi, Miss.Feb. 17 Fat Tuesday Celebration at Harborwalk Village in Destin. 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free red beans and rice served by Jackacudas. Details: www.emeraldgrande.com.Feb. 17 Gulf Shores Parade, 10 a.m. Gulf Shores, Ala. Details: www.themobilemask.comFeb. 17 Orange Beach Parade, 2 p.m. Orange Beach, Ala. Details: www.themobilemask.com.
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Camp Helen is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico on three sides and Lake Powell, a rare freshwater coastal dune lake. Camp Helen started in 1928 as a 185-acre private family retreat and later a resort destination for Alabama-based Avondale Textile Mills employees and in 1996 became part of the expansive Florida State Parks.
While the Florida State Parks system handles staffing and maintenance, the park also needs volunteers and donations to bring programs and services to the public. In 2014 the Friends of Camp Helen State Park launched the Americana Music at the Lodge, a free six-concert singer-songwriter-style series music created to help serve and engage the winter visitor crowd.
There are three concerts this winter including Feb. 7 – The New 76ers, Feb. 21 Granville Automatic and March 7 – Scott & Michelle Dalziel. Donations are encouraged and guests are served complimentary drinks and snacks. The concerts saw immediate success with regular attendance of more than 200 people.
Sasha Craft, park manager, said the park normally is only open in the daytime and experiencing the grounds and the lodge at night is a special treat. The Friends of Camp Helen has a special Snowbird membership rate of $10. Craft said the concert series has helped bring in new members, volunteers and daytime visitors who express that they had no idea the hidden gem existed.
Daytime activities include hiking, birding, interpretive programs, saltwater and freshwater fishing, beachcombing, swimming and more. Park Rangers are available to give interpretive overviews of the park.
If you go Camp Helen State Park Where: 23937 Panama City Beach Pkwy., off Hwy. 98 Cost: Fee for day use, Americana Music Series is free but donations are encouraged. Snowbird “Friends of Camp Helen Park” memberships are $10. Concert dates: Feb. 7, 21 and March 7. Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Details: (850) 233-5059 or www.floridastateparks.org/camphelen
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2/6 Earl Thomas Conley8 p.m. IP Casino Resort & Spa, 850 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi, Miss. American country music singer-songwriter. Details: (888) 946-2847 or www.ipbiloxi.com.
2/6 Taylor Dayne8 p.m. Island View Casino Resort, 3300 West Beach Blvd, Gulfport, Miss. 80s pop sensation. Details: (877) 774-8439 or (228) 314-2100.
2/7 Vicki Lawrence and Mama8 p.m. IP Casino Resort & Spa, 850 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi , Miss. She simply never gets old. Classic routine first honed on the Carol Burnett show. Details: (888) 946-2847 or www.ipbiloxi.com.
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2/16 Dwayne Dopsie and Guests10 p.m. Island View Casino Resort, 3300 West Beach Blvd, Gulfport, Miss. Zydeco music performed by one of the most talented performers in the genre. Details: (877) 774-8439 or (228) 314-2100.
2/20 Heart 8 p.m. Hard Rock Casino, 777 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, Miss. The Wilson sisters (Ann and Nancy) still going strong after more than two decades. Details: 877-877-6256 or www.hardrockbiloxi.com.
2/20 Michael Bolton8 p.m. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, 875 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, Miss. Singer and songwriter known for his soft ballads. Details: 888-566-7469 or www.beaurivage.com.
2/21 KC & Sunshine Band8 p.m. IP Casino Resort & Spa, 850 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi, Miss. The band that got everyone on the dance floor in the early 80s is still going strong.Details: (888) 946-2847 or www.ipbiloxi.com.
2/27 Ron White8 p.m. Beau Rivage Resort &Casino, 875 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, Miss. Comedian and author who gained fame with the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. 888-566-7469 or www.beaurivage.com.
2/28 Lonestar 8 p.m. Golden Nugget Biloxi, Miss. American country music group. Details: 800-745-3000.
2/28 Paul Anka8 p.m. IP Casino Resort & Spa, 850 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi , Miss. One of the most successful artists of the 20th century with a career that has spanned decades. Details: (888) 946-2847 or www.ipbiloxi.com.
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Migrating from many cold-weather states, Snowbirds with a penchant for the arts invite everyone to attend this winter’s Gulf Coast performances of acting and signing.
Fluffing their feathers The 18th annual snowbird production at South Baldwin Community Theatre in Gulf Shores presents Neil Simon’s “Sunshine Boys.” Show dates are Feb. 11-15 and 18-22. Curtain times are 7:30 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday; Sunday matinees are 2 p.m. Tickets cost $15. Purchase tickets between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday at the South Baldwin Community Theatre Box Office, 2022 W. 2nd St., Gulf Shores, Ala. You can also purchase tickets online at www.sbct.biz. “The South Baldwin Community Theatre has always welcomed the Snowbirds, retired people escaping the winter weather up north, for the last 18 years,” says Carol Bitzer of Indiana, who assists with public relations and other tasks for the annual theatrical venture.
“We love to keep busy during our stay in Alabama, and the theatre is a great place to do that,” Bitzer says. “Our volunteers come from Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, South Dakota and North Dakota. “Many have had experiences in their hometown community theaters,” Bitzer says. “ Others give their time in set construction, painting, lights, sound, publicity, ticketing and hosting.” Hailing from Michigan, Gene Beach directs this year’s all-snowbird cast. Beach says “The Sunshine Boys” is presented through special arrangements with Samuel French Inc. Al Lewis and Willie Clark were top-billed vaudevillians for over 40 years, and now they aren’t even speaking. When CBS requests Lewis and Clark to perform for a “History of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings the two back together, along with a flood of memories, miseries and laughs. Beach, a seasoned director, is assisted by Rosemary Brown, who has performed in 12 of the snowbird plays and assisted the director in four. Leading actors are Leigh Sherman as
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Willie Clark, Dennis Bohac as Al Lewis, and Gordy Halloran as Ben Silverman. Minor parts are played by Tom Kennelly as the patient, Larry Rebert as Eddie, Elaine Kennelly as the nurse and Marcia Forrester as the RN. The cast and crew put in hundreds of hours in rehearsals. “These actors are very committed and do this every year without understudies,” Beach says. Don’t wait to get a ticket because snowbird shows are always sold out, usually in the first couple of days after going on sale, Bitzer says. “At $15 per ticket, this is the best entertainment in the area” says snowbird George Robson of Michigan. The proceeds, which are normally more than $16,000 each year, are donated back to the South Baldwin Community Theatre, Bitzer says. For more information, call the Box Office at (251) 968-6721.
Songbirds Harpist Katie Ott’s voice bubbles with excitement as she chats about the upcoming Walton County Snowbird Singers Concert. The hour-long event is 4 p.m. Feb. 13 at Santa Rosa Beach Community Church, 3524 U.S. 98. “The group is made up of about 50 singers that come from all over the United States and Canada,” Ott says. “They come late December and early January and start rehearsal soon after to put on a program for the community. Some are retired music
performers and educators or people who have enjoyed singing at church.” Director of the Snowbirds’ concert for three years, Ott is principal harpist with the Mobile Symphony Orchestra/Alabama, Pensacola Symphony Orchestra and Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra/Mississippi, as well as with the Mobile Opera and Pensacola Opera. Walton County Snowbird Singers concerts always treat the audience to a wonderful variety of music, Ott says. “Highlights from the concert will include music of the Beatles, ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow,’ ‘You Raise Me Up’ and even some gospel music,” she says. “My personal favorite on the program is ‘I Bought Me a Cat’ written by American composer Aaron Copland. This year marks 115 years from his birthday, so we thought it would be great to sing one of his works. “The concert will also feature flutist Robin Horne and some fantastic flute and harp duets,” Ott says. “We will perform works by Ibert, Hasselmans and everyone’s favorite, Clair de Lune by Debussy. “It is truly a treat for me to play with Robin and the combination of harp and flute is just heavenly,” Ott says. The concert is free, but “love offerings” for a local charity will be collected. “The singers don’t expect our community to cater to them, they give a lot back to the community,” Ott says. “We are giving to Caring & Sharing this year.” Caring & Sharing of South Walton is a non-profit organization that provides food and monetary support to families in the local community. This goal is achieved through donations and selling of donated goods. For more information, call Ott at (850) 687-0730.
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Tens of thousands of Snowbirds pass through the state of Alabama each year on their way to the Gulf Coast.
Many are from the Midwest, some are Canadians, while others are from the Northeast corridor and buck the I-95 trend to land on the Gulf Coast.
But all have the opportunity to find hidden treasures - if they take the time to enjoy the journey in their quest to get to and from their destination.
The Alabama Lifestyles Expo is one of the best ways to discover more about what lies beyond the state’s interstates. Staged from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Caribe Resort in Orange Beach, the free event features 50+ vendors representing a variety of products and services, including more than 20 Alabama communities scattered throughout the state. There will be an additional question and answer session at 8 a.m. Feb. 6 at The Caribe for people who want more time with the community representatives.
Teresa Todd represents the Athens (Ala.) Chamber of Commerce. A small community tucked in Alabama’s northwest corridor less than an hour from the Tennessee line and a mere 20-minute drive to the bustling high-tech community of Huntsville, world-renowned for its NASA Redstone Arsenal Space and Rocket Center.
But what Todd wants you to know is her Limestone County community boasts the natural resources such as rivers and trails, historic buildings, small mom and pop restaurants and specialty stores (goat cheese creamery anyone?) that modern-day Snowbirds often seek.
“Seniors today are not really seniors just a little bit older juniors,” said Todd who shared that some hotels now offer “Snowbird” rates. “They don’t act it and they don’t look it. They are healthier now and they want to keep that up.”
Longtime Expo director Bill Meadows said many Snowbirds also are looking for a place to retire full-time or maybe to start a small business.
“Many Snowbirds are looking to downsize and maybe utilize their special skills,” Meadows said. “Alabama has very low taxes and is very affordable to live.”
One of the best ways to find out more is to visit the Expo so you can talk to the community representatives but more information also is available at the state website: www.alabamaadvantage.com.
Also don’t missJan. 29 – Santa Rosa Island Authority “Pensacola Beach Bash” 9 a.m. at Pensacola Beach
Community Church. There will be light breakfast served, information booths, trolley tours of the island and more. Details: 850-932-1500.
Feb. 4 – Navarre Snowbird Appreciation Day, 1-4 p.m. at Hidden Creek Golf Club, Navarre, Fla. Co-sponsored by the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council. A wide variety of businesses will be on hand. Details: 850-939-4604 or 850-939-8666.
Feb. 12 – Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce Snowbird Roost, 11:30 a.m. Perdido Bay Community Center. Lunch, info booths and entertainment. Cost $5. Details: 850-492-4660.
Feb.21 – Okaloosa Island Dance Party, 6 p.m. at Emerald Coast Conference Center. Cost: $10. Music from many decades and proceeds go to the Wounded Warrier Project. Details: 850-243-2266 or www.islanddanceparty.com.
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The history of the Eglin Golf Course, located in Niceville, Fla., goes back to the 1920s when the original course was built by a Chicago businessman, who used it as a place to entertain his Chicago gangster friends in a warmer climate.
Fact or fiction?“There’s probably some myth and some truth that gangsters were down here,” says
Derek Turner, Eglin Golf Course General Manager. “What we found is the names associated with Al Capone.”
Now, we assume, the only ones who comes down from Chicago and other northern places during the winter are Snowbirds … and that’s not a gang name.
Eglin Golf Course now has two 18-hole courses, the Eagle and the Falcon.It is part of the Florida Historic Golf Trail, a collection of more than 50 golf courses from
Pensacola to Key West.It includes public, semi-private, military and resort golf courses. Most of these historic golf
courses were built during the “Golden Age” of golf course architecture from the early teens through the late 1930s.
The website provides historical background on all the courses.In 1949, the Chicago businessman sold the course to the government and the course was
renovated and re-established as an 18-hole course near what is now known as Eglin Air Force Base. The Falcon course is the more challenging of the two courses. “Both courses have a real scenic beauty,” Turner said. “The landscape is unique. It’s
not flat with lots of palmettos. It’s one of the hilliest spots in Florida. From tee to green it undulates.”
The Falcon is not real conducive to walking. However, the Eagle course is more recreational for those who don’t have as good a game.
Turner says they are trying to “tame” the Falcon course. Some tee boxes have been moved forward and they have trimmed back some areas where nature took over during the years.
Still, there’s a lot of wildlife on the course, from deer to coyotes, to wild boar to an occasional bear.
“People are always amazed at the layout here,” Turner said. “There’s a lot of pitch and roll here. We enjoy having the Snowbirds come here and play.”
Eglin Golf Course is one of six of the golf courses in Northwest Florida as part of the Florida Historic Golf Trail. Other nearby courses included are also military, including A.C. Read Golf Course at Naval Air Station Pensacola and Whiting Field Golf Course in Milton.
The trail was launched in 2014 by the Florida Department of State.According to VISIT FLORIDA, there are nearly 1,300 golf facilities in the state, which
employs more than 167,000 workers and generates $13.8 billion in economic impact.Golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer joined the Florida Department of State in
introducing the trail last year.“One of the wonderful aspects of the game of golf is its rich traditions,” Nicklaus said last year.
“As a proud Floridian for close to 50 years, I know the state of Florida has its own storied history in our game. … The Florida Historic golf Trail includes important chapters to our golf story.”
Details: http://floridahistoricgolftrail.com.
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Glenn Miller Orchestra Concert – February 5 at 7 p.m. Come hear one of the greatest bands of all time as they bring unique jazz and big band sounds to the National Naval Aviation Museum. Tickets on sale now at www.navalaviationmuseum.org/GlennMiller.
Breakfast and a Movie Every Tuesday in February – $10.00 per person Watch a classic film on the IMAX® Giant Screen while enjoying a light continental breakfast. Movies start at 9 a.m., doors open at 8:15 a.m. for first 500 people. Feb. 3rd - Dolphins Feb. 17th - Everest Feb. 10th - To Fly! Feb. 24th – Hubble
Gulf Coast Kiln Walk More than 1,500 pieces of pottery art from a variety of artists are scheduled to be unloaded from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 14 at the Gulf Coast Kiln Walks in Navarre, Fla.Ten years ago a rare wood-fired 32-foot anagama kiln was constructed at the organization’s home base at 7507 Buckeye Drive, Navarre, Fla. The massive kiln can hold up to 800 pieces at a time, requires round-the-clock monitoring and takes about a week to cool. In the interim years a variety of artists – including many renowned artists and instructors – have participated in the annual kiln walk event. Visitors are encouraged to visit in the weeks leading up to the main event where they can talk to many of the artists helping monitor the kiln. The pottery will be for sale after the kiln is unloaded. The founding Stokes family operates a gallery and workshop next door at Holley Hill Pottery. Future plans for the Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society include a new building to host exhibits and workshops. Details: www.gulfcoastkilnwalk.org or 850-939-2744.
Beach Art Group Are you a budding or experienced artist? Panama City-based Beach Art Group offers a variety of options for local artists including Plein Air Tuesdays, workshops, painting parties, classes and more. The next watercolor workshop is Feb. 2-6 and is led by Judi Betz. Plein Air Tuesdays are held 9 a.m. to noon and are staged at various locations. Beach paint parties are held Monday through Saturday each week with varying times. The group’s home base is The Palms Conference Center, 9201 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, Fla. For details check out their website: www.beachartgroup.com or contact founder and artist Helen Balance at 850-541-3867.
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Canada’s Betsy Ross
Known as the “Betsy Ross” of Canada, Joan O’Malley knew 2015 was going to be a busy year for her and husband, Brian.
The couple, who hail from Ottawa, are Panama City Beach, Fla., Snowbirds where they lead the annual flag procession into the annual Canada Day. This year the celebration is set for Feb. 15 – the 50th anniversary of the unveiling of the official “Maple Leaf”-designed national flag familiar around the world.
“I’m so excited that the (Canada Day) party is the actual anniversary,” O’Malley said. “It’s just perfect.”
Fifty years ago there was heated debate about the need for a national flag. O’Malley was just 20 years old and a newlywed when she got an urgent request from her beloved father, Ken Donovan who worked in Department of Trade and Commerce. The new minority-party Prime Minister, Lester Pearson, had promised a national flag, if elected as a symbol of unity and three designs where approved.
More than 6000 designs were submitted and after 300 debates in Commons, the choices were narrowed down to three. Donovan enlisted his daughter, an amateur seamstress, in a desperate late-night phone call to sew the three designs for Pearson to unveil at Parliament.
The rest, as they say, is history. O’Malley will proudly carry the flag into this year’s celebration followed by representatives
of Canada’s 10 provinces, three territories and the United States. Tickets for the event are $22 and include dinner, dancing and door prices. They will be available in a one-day sale 9 a.m. – Noon Feb. 4 at Bay Point Resort, 4114 Jan Cooley Drive, in Panama City Beach, Fla.
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If you’ve visited Florida for many years you probably remember a theme park called Cypress Gardens but did you know it now has new life as Legoland Florida?
First opened in 1936, Cypress Gardens was world-famous for its water ski shows and large botanical gardens.
Today at 150 acres, the gardens have been left largely intact and are a peaceful escape from heat and crowds. And there still is a family-friendly water ski show produced by Legoland called Pirates Cove Live Action Water Stunt Show.
The Gardens area features lush foliage and diversity of plants is astounding. Paved paths wind through the gardens, past towering century old banyan trees, across flowing streams, and waterfalls cas-cade around every turn. There is plenty of shade and benches, making this area a good option to explore in the heat of the day.
But don’t miss out on what Legoland has to offer.Park officials recently announced the impending mid-May opening of a resort hotel on property
and a planned girl’s area called Heartlake City targeting girls ages 6 to 10 scheduled to open in summer. Hotel guests will have the option of working with Legoland’s master model builders.
At the park, adults will be just as amazed as children in an area called Miniland. Each area features a 1/20 scale diorama of real cities and other locations. There are models of Florida cities, including Miami, Key West, Tampa, St. Augustine and Tallahassee and iconic attractions such as the Kennedy Space Cen-ter. Large American cities including New York, Washington, San Francisco and Las Vegas.
Kids are thrilled by the interactivity of the attractions. The main ride attractions area is where kids, of course, are the focus. But many of the rides are big enough to thrill teenagers and adults while still able to be ridden by young children over 42 inches tall, which is about the average height of a 5 year old. Various non-thrill attractions allow smaller children to play safely, while giving parents and grandparents a chance to just sit back and enjoy watching them have fun.
If you visit in the heat of the summer, bring a bathing suit and enjoy the water park. A lazy river full of floating Legos winds throughout the area. The centerpiece is a large wave pool with poolside lounging. And of course it boasts large assortment of water slides of multiple sizes to keep kids playing for hours.
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First Theme ParkIf you goWhat: Legoland FloridaWhere: One Legoland Way, Winter Haven FlTickets: Pick-a-date tickets start at $69 (adults 13+), Seniors (60+) and children (ages 2-12) $62. There are discounted multi-day tickets and combination water park tickets.Website: florida.legoland.com
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