Southern Breeze 2008 Spring Issue

coastal CALENDAR MARCH 26–30 Tennessee Williams Literary Festival New Orleans, LA This annual festival features national and regional scholars, writers, and performers. Enjoy five days of panel discussions, theatrical performances, a one-act play competition, literary walking tours, a bookfair, and more. 504-581-1144 APRIL 27 32nd Annual Pass Christian Blessing of the Fleet Pass Christian, MS Come watch as many boats—pleasure crafts to commercial shrimp boats—decorate and parade in front of the Pass Christian Harbor. A blessing will commence to protect shrimpers for the upcoming shrimp season. Judges will award prizes for best decorated boats. 228-216-1607 MARCH 29–30 15th Annual Herb and Garden Festival Ocean Springs, MS Celebrate Spring at this award-winning event. Learn about the growth and culinary and medicinal use of plants in our everyday lives. Check out lectures, demonstrations, and live music. Shop a wide variety of vendors. 228-875-4424 MAY 2–4 Southern Breeze Wine +Culinary Festival Orange Beach, AL Be a part of the Gulf Coast’s premier gourmet event. Wine Dinners, a Grand Wine Tasting, and Walkabout Brunch combine to bring the finest wine and culinary experiences together in an unforgettable weekend. www.southernbreeze.com/winefest 251-968-4600 APRIL 5 The Story of Mobile Mobile, AL Join the Mobile Symphony Orchestra at the beautiful Saenger Theatre for a night of classics, including Brahm’s “Symphony No. 2” and Bunch’s “Jubilee.” Arrive early for a sneak preview at the open dress rehearsal matinee at 2 p.m. www.mobilesymphony.org MAY 2–4 24th Annual Crawfish Creole Fiesta Pensacola, FL Celebrate the Cajun influence in this Northwest Florida community during one of the state’s largest crawfish boils. This event features thousands of pounds of boiled crawfish in addition to other traditional Cajun and Creole fare such as red beans & rice, crawfish pie, boudin balls, and even fried gator tails. Enjoy fabulous food, live music, and other exciting entertainment at historic Bartram Park overlooking Pensacola Bay. www.fiestaoffiveflags.com Southern Breeze Wine +Culinary Festival Don’t miss this spectacular event during its return to Louisiana. This three-day extravaganza combines Wine Dinners, a Grand Wine Tasting, and a Walkabout Brunch to make an unforgettable weekend full of the finest wine and culinary experiences in the Gulf Coast region. Your palate will thank you! APRIL 11–12 A Taste of the Coast – An Artful Affair Port St. Joe, FL Now in its fifth year, this event combines food and art of many kinds to benefit our local community and cultural base. The combination of art donated by artists from Florida, Georgia, and Alabama and area restaurants offering tastes of their finest menu selections has proven to be unbeatable. www.atasteofthecoast.com MAY 9–10 Absolute Ballet! New Orleans, LA An elite ensemble of eight soloists and principals from Seattle’s Pacific Northwest Ballet will make their New Orleans debut with a performance of masterworks including a romantic duet from Romeo and Juliet. This very rare classical ballet event promises to be an absolute treat! www.nobadance.com APRIL 18–20 Seabreeze Jazz Festival Destin, FL Get ready for the biggest and best year ever for the Seabreeze Jazz Festival at the Gulf Place Outdoor Amphitheater just east of Destin, voted overwhelmingly by past jazz festival attendees as The Best Jazz Festival Venue. www.seabreezejazzfestival.com APRIL 4–6 Baton Rouge, LA 251-968-4600 www.southernbreeze.com/winefest MAY 17 Walter Anderson Museum of Art Gala XVIII Ocean Springs, MS beautiful art, wonderful food, fun, music, and exotic flowers from all over the world. Live music will be provided and there will also be a live and silent auction. The funds raised will assist the museum in continuing programs such as workshops, art classes, day camps, lectures, and performances. www.walterandersonmuseum.org PHOTO BY CMI/JOHN PAUL KING APRIL 19 Earth Day Mobile Bay 2008 Fairhope, AL Environmental displays and educational activities for children and adults plus live music. Bring computers and electronics for recycling. The City of Fairhope is providing free disposal. Daphne Utilities will provide containers for used cooking oil. Baldwin County will have recycle containers for aluminum, plastic, and cardboard. www.earthdaymobilebay.org 251–550-6464 This intimate and cultural evening will be filled with If you have an event during the months of June–August that you’d like to be considered for the calendar in the next issue of Southern Breeze, send it to dbagley@compassbiz.com. 14 s o u t h e r n b re e z e . c o m http://www.southernbreeze.com/winefest http://www.mobilesymphony.org http://www.fiestaoffiveflags.com http://www.atasteofthecoast.com http://www.nobadance.com http://www.seabreezejazzfestival.com http://www.southernbreeze.com/winefest http://www.earthdaymobilebay.org http://www.walterandersonmuseum.org http://southernbreeze.com

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Editor's Letter Contributor Gumbo Seen & Heard Coastal Calendar Storefronts - Keepin' it Reel Sweet Dreams - Grand Hotel Art of Living - Marking Time Fixtures - A Fitting End Our Backyard - Reasonable Drought Make Yourself at Home - Light up Your Life The Southern Breeze Hot List Unexpected Destin-ation Visual Zydeco We're an American Band The Good Life From Halter Tops to Maternity Tops Reader Services Cheers - Lazy Libations Dish - Mississippi Yearning Chef's Table - Welcome to The Doll House Let's Eat - Sunrise Sensations Last Bite

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