Ben Mezrich Woolly: The True Story of the Quest to Revive One of History’s Most Iconic Extinct Creatures Atria Books Fans of Jurassic Park—including those who actually think it’s true—will enjoy this punchy blend of dramatized science and appealing pop culture. A band of brilliant eccentrics (yes...
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My Internet was out at the house over the weekend and still is. I prefer to work on Beachcomber from home because there’s a pool and a fully stocked liquor cabinet. And dogs. Going four (and counting) days without, I’m surprised and slightly terrified by how much I rely on a strong WiFi...
By Nikki Hedrick Fred Domulot keeps the spirit of Fat Tuesday alive all summer long with the help of his band Fais Do-Do and Destin’s HarborWalk Village. Pronounced FEY-DOH-DOH, the phrase is synonymous with Cajun dance parties and the authentic Zydeco spirit Domulot embraces. Six years...
Imogene Theatre, Milton Walking into the historic brick building, greeted by the smell of fresh popcorn, I noticed the seats closest to the stage had been quickly claimed by eager fans. Grayson Capps might not officially belong to the Emerald Coast, but it is fair to say that we treat...
By Samantha Lambert Whether your child is in elementary, middle, or high school, the next 10 months can be a smooth ride or a rollercoaster of ups and downs. Not only can there be stress for the student, but the parent as well. After teaching middle and high school and tutoring for 35 years, I...
The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) and Saltwater Restaurants are teaming up for football season Thursday, Aug. 24 at 5:30 p.m. at Al’s Beach Club & Burger Bar at the Okaloosa Island Boardwalk. The Art of Tailgating is part of MKAF’s Dining For A Cause to raise awareness and funding...
Fresh from the Garth Brooks world tour, Beachcomber Music Award winner (among other things) Bryan Kennedy returns to the REP Theatre with plenty of hard-hitting talent ready to enjoy the beach and a more intimate stage. Kennedy and his trusty sidekick Kevin Boyle bring wit and charm to this...
Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) opens its doors to launch the fifth anniversary season of its Theatre Education Program with a “Breakfast and Bonding” open house celebration Saturday, Aug. 12, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. At 10:30, ECTC will announce its annual Educational Program Awards...
By Charles Morgan III Eight months ago, my daughter and her boyfriend decided to get married. “And we want to get married in the Bahamas!” Leah said. “Wow,” I said. “That could be complicated”. “Oh no,” said Leah. “It’ll be a destination wedding. People have them all the...
By Joni Williams Oh, the power of advertising. After seeing Five’s delicious full page spread running month after month right here in Beachcomber, we decided we absolutely had to check out their closest location on Dauphin Street in Mobile, Alabama. Turns out, this is a most...
