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Artsy Side Of Life
Busy Art Center, a Creative Hub in Downtown Foley
Chloe Salinas took some painting classes a few years back, but the lessons didn’t really take. She loved the experience of being around so many creative people, though, and it pushed her into a new direction. For the last year and a half, she’s served as the executive director of the Foley Art Center, which serves as an inviting and accessible gallery for local artists and artisans.
Artsy Side Of Life
The Charming Original Romar House Offers History Along with Seaside Views
Visiting the Original Romar House is like stepping into another world, and it’s one that Jerry Gilbreath created piece by piece. A retired lawyer and developer from Laurel, Miss., Jerry has left his mark in a lot of different areas, and this particular one’s very close to his heart.
Water Side of Scenic 98
David Rainer: Loving the Outdoors, and Writing About it
Are you fortunate enough to have a job you love so much that you never want to stop doing it? David Rainer does. His situation brings to mind the old joke about wondering what professional golfers do on vacation.
People & Business Profiles
A Rich Life in Music for Mobile's Keith Glass
Many of the people browsing for vinyl at Mobile Records are incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about music. Even so, they may have no idea there’s a noteworthy musical figure right there in their midst.
Day Trippin'
Perdido Vineyards Serves Up More than Wine
The spirit of Jim Eddins is strong at Perdido Vineyards, and so is that of his wife, Marianne. Without them, this one-of-a-kind winery wouldn’t exist, and neither would the landmark law that gave it the green light 45 years ago.
People & Business Profiles
Down on the Auburn Farm
When Jarrod Jones went to work for Auburn’s Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center, he also found a new home. Starting in 2007, he and his family have lived a uniquely rural life on 800 acres in Fairhope.
Dive Bars & Music
Our Own 'Rolling Stone': Musician Cuz Covington
You never know who you’ll run into along the Alabama coast—maybe even a member of the Rolling Stones.
Events That Inspire
Craig Riches' Metal Art Dazzles the Senses
Many people along the Eastern Shore know him as a top-notch drummer, but there’s a lot more to Craig Riches than meets the ear. For almost a quarter-century, his love of making music has usually taken a back seat to his main gig, creating eye-catching art that is recognized around the country.
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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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