By Sherry Londe Emerald Coast Theatre Company opens its 2016-17 season with Constellations, a compelling and romantic drama by the young British playwright Nick Payne. This two-person production debuted in London and made its way to Broadway in 2015 with actors Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Wilson...
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I’m still here. I got bumped to page 6, but why gripe? Part of the deal with the new owners was that they had to keep me onboard as editor until I die or win the Powerball jackpot. Kind of similar to that Playboy Mansion deal—whoever bought the place has to let Hef live there with his semi...
Jane Ziegelman & Andrew Coe A Square Meal: A Culinary History of the Great Depression HarperCollins Food historian Ziegelman’s book fills an important gap in 20th century history—just what it was that people ate while coping with two world wars and an economic disaster. Turns out the...
The Florida Lottery announced recently that Cecilia Austin of Navarre claimed a top prize in the $2,000,000 MonopolyTM Florida Edition Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time lump sum payment of $1,540,000.00. Austin...
Bud & Alley’s Pizza Bar + Trattoria, Seaside According to 28-year-old barkeep Preble, there is no shame in asking for a drink to be made the way you like it. “If your bartender gets annoyed because you like less sugar in your drink or more vermouth, find a new bartender,” he says...
By Nikki Hedrick Melissa Joiner has quickly become a recognizable name in the area. She helps produce events, is an in-demand solo artist, and as of September is the new lead vocalist for New Earth Army. She came of age along the Gulf Coast and her father played in a band, so music...
By Bruce Collier Justin Brooke had to reschedule his interview with The Beachcomber several times, for excellent reasons. The Destin native had been called back for a role, which he landed. He’s can’t say much about it, except that it’s in Outcast, a Cinemax original series. Brooke got his...
Interviewed by Charles Morgan III Your mom is an artist—she and your dad own the Zoo Gallery. You’ve been around art your whole life. Was there ever a chance that you weren’t going to be an artist? I think the fact that my mom is an artist and I grew up at the Zoo Gallery, it just felt natural to...
Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House sits in the same building formerly occupied by Flamingo Cafe, one of this area’s first and best fine dining establishments. In fact, Boshamps is owned by the son of the folks who owned Flamingo. Great expectations. My wife and our daughter Grace (the Tiny...
Amy Black The Muscle Shoals Sessions Reuben Records This songbird tackles weighty music history and recruits a fine list of guest players to make sure the beats never miss a punch. Black digs deep into the Fame Studios catalog, shaking a little dust off some terrific gems to bring them into the...
