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Dive Bars & Music
OWA Theater Offers Intimate Vibe for Concerts
It's almost a cliché to say there's not a bad seat in the house, but it's literally true at OWA Theater in Foley. You can easily get so close to the stage that if you want to voice a little encouragement to a performer, you can wait for a quiet moment between songs and won't even have to shout.
Epicurean Delights
Foley Caterer Has a 'Marvelous' Impact on Clients
Debbie "Marvelous" Smith calls her catering business Sequins & Seasonings. The first part of it becomes obvious when you see that presentation is very important to her, including her eye-catching fashion sense. The second part of her company name reveals itself deliciously in the first bite of her soulful flavors.
People & Business Profiles
Dr. Music Celebrates 30 Years in Fairhope!
Wade Wellborn, the owner of Dr. Music Records, says he doesn't often take time to think about his legacy, but he probably sees it every day he's in his little shop in the heart of downtown Fairhope.
Dive Bars & Music
Corky Hughes' Life in Music
For ace guitarist Corky Hughes, the long road to a satisfying life in music got off to a rocking and rolling start at Skate Haven. Back in those days, in the mid-70s, lots of young people in and around Mobile were more interested in the rock 'n' roll that was being played there than lacing up skates and circling around the rink.
Events That Inspire
The Story Behind Weeks Bay Plantation
If you're looking for a graceful old mansion with tall, white columns at Weeks Bay Plantation, you won't find it. The scenic property just west of Magnolia Springs is a lot of things, but it's really never been a "plantation" in the traditional sense.
Sports & Fitness
Backcountry Trail is a Coastal Treasure
Lots of people love the Alabama coast for its beautiful beaches, its many open-air restaurants, and its easy access to saltwater fishing, but it was something else that drew Norman and Jane Lindsey Thomas to the area. They were camping at Gulf State Park and set out on a bicycle ride that would change their lives.
Dive Bars & Music
Connecting with The Krickets
The word "stunning" is often used to describe the sounds of The Krickets, and it doesn't take long to understand why so many people feel that way. Even if their songs weren't captivating on their own, the beautiful blend of their voices would instantly make you want to lean in and listen.
Mississippi Monument Respectfully Honors Lynyrd Skynyrd
The terrain looked like I expected it would. There are gently rolling hills with a mix of tall, skinny pine trees and sturdy hardwoods, and there are cow pastures and a few farmhouses nearby. Though I've covered thousands of miles throughout Mississippi in my life, I had never been to the site of Lynyrd Skynyrd's horrific plane crash until last month.
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Jim Hannaford
Jim Hannaford is a longtime writer who plays music in the area as Jimmy Lee Hannaford. A native of Jackson, Miss., he moved to the Eastern Shore in 2007 after spending considerable time on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Texas and New Mexico. He started his writing career as a newspaper reporter and has regularly contributed to magazines such as Portico and Hook and Barrel. He is the Author of Troy: A Legacy of Champions and Co-Author of Buffalo Thunder: The Athletic Tradition of West Texas University.
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