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Vol. 1, ISSUE 16 EScapes Gulf Coast Newsletter
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 | Galveston Food Wine Fest
Wines from Around the World, April 19-22, 2012, Galveston, TX |
Greetings!
Food, Fun ...
And All that Jazz
The Gulf Coast has a diverse offering
of events these next few weeks.
From tours of century old homes in Apalachicola, FL to Jimmy Buffett at
Jazz Fest in New Orleans, there's something for everyone. In addition
to the world's greatest music festival,
New Orleans is also celebrating Navy Week, with lots of ships and planes, along with the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. Crystal City, TX, almost blown away by Hurricane Katrina, is back up and celebrating its annual Crab festival. The weather is here, so get out and enjoy the Coast! Our next issue will be out April 25.
Don't forget to celebrate Florida Lighthouse Day, April 21, 2012 - we think this is a great idea - so lets make it National Gulf Coast Lighthouse Day! Take a day and go visit your favorite lighthouse where ever you are!!!
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 | | Franklin County honors its Maritime Heritage in April |
Franklin County honors its Maritime Heritage
Franklin County and the scenic coastal communities of Apalachicola, Carrabelle and St. George Island pay homage to all things maritime next month. If you enjoy maritime history, lighthouses and antique boats, you'll want to visit in April. The Florida Panhandle Lighthouse Challenge on Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22, 2012 will celebrate five lighthouses throughout Northwest Florida - including two in Franklin ... more info
Apalachicola, FL - A Passion for Preservation
The 20th annual Historic Apalachicola Home & Garden Tour is being held Saturday, May 5th and will showcase nine grand, century-old homes that have been beautifully renovated and decorated. The featured house for this year's tour is the home of world-renowned photojournalist Richard Bickel. Early residents of this Prairie-shingle style house (circa 1909) ... more |
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Bartenders use a lot of tricks when trying to make cocktails look so nice and cocktail picks are their first choice. You, too, can throw a hell of a party at your house and amaze everyone with these awesome drinks ... more info |
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New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The 2012 celebration will take place April 17 - 23, 2012, featuring a colorful spectacle of ships spreading on the East Bank of the Mississippi River from Erato Street to Upper Poland Avenue. ... more info |
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This year's beach festival features Dave Mathews, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jack White. A Thursday, May 17 Kick-Off Party features ... more info |
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Make your plans to attend the Texas Crab Festival on Mother's Day Weekend 2012 at Gregory Park in Crystal Beach, Texas. Try some of the tastiest seafood on the Gulf Coast. Bring the family for 3 Days of Fun in the Sun! Live music ... more info |
 | | Traditional and Innovative Uses of Lime Mortar and Plaster |
Galveston Historical Foundation's Spring Demonstration Class returns Saturday, April 14th with "New Twist on an Ancient Craft: Traditional and Innovative Uses of Lime Mortar and Plaster." The class begins at 10 a.m. at GHF's Architectural Salvage Warehouse and will last approximately an hour... more info |
 | | Annual Panacea Blue Crab Festival May 5, 2012, Woolley Park, Panacea, FL |
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 5, 2012 for the 38th Annual Panacea Blue Crab Festival! Enjoy the Crab Pickin' Contest, a Mullet Toss, Fireworks, lots of live music, great food and lots of Blue Crab! Join the fun in Panacea, Florida at Woolley Park on scenic Dickerson Bay. The quaint festival originated in 1975 ... more info |
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 | | Galveston Island Beach Revues |
Galveston Island Beach Revues May 18-19
Building on the success of last year's record attendance, the 2012 Galveston Island Beach Revue returns Friday, May 18th and Saturday, May 19th to historic Galveston Island. This year's Friday night "Bands & Bombshells" concert expands with a larger concert area as well as themed vendors and classic cars. Saturday's Bathing Beauties ... more info |
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27th Annual Interstate Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast's Greatest Beach Party
Mullet Toss. That pretty well says it all. One of the Gulf's greatest and weirdest events. Gates open 9:00 a.m. Children's toss at 10:00 a.m. Adults at noon. Fun, food and frivolity on the beach with other activities for the weekend including a bikini contest, a keg toss and tug of war. Notice....All bars will be CASH ONLY Mullet Toss Weekend.... more info |
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Key West Symposium
to Explore Truman's Foreign Aid Legacy
While many Americans are pondering their vote for the nation's 45th president, political figures and scholars are to gather in Key West to examine the foreign aid policies and legacy of the 33rd president.
The Truman Legacy Symposium, exploring the lasting impact of Harry S. Truman's 1945-1953 presidency, is set
for Friday and Saturday, May 18-19.
The event is headquartered at the Harry S. Truman Little White House, 111 Front St., where the former ... more info |
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Musicians, Artists and Dancers Come Together to Showcase 'Soul of Corpus Christi'
Corpus Christi Downtown Management District invites the public to take part in the first ever Art Hop & Drop on Friday, April 20, from 5:30pm to 9pm. This unique event will shuttle patrons to three downtown ... more info |
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Tonight! 7-10 pm - 2012 Tour of Homes Kick-Off Party - Jesica Beken, Kick-off Party Chairman, invites you to join the party at Estelle Stair Gallery, 406 South Austin Street, Rockport, Texas 78382
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Gulf Coast Seafood
RECIPES
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Grilled Shrimp Tacos
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Cocktails Anyone?
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Summer Drink Recipe: Key Lime Frosting with Cupcake Chiffon & Frosting ... drink recipe
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 | | World's Largest Jazz Brunch
April 12-15, 2012, French Quarter, New Orleans, LA
French Quarter Festival - Head on down to French Quarter Fest for the "World's Largest Jazz Brunch", fireworks, excellent food, tons of outdoor music and a whole lot of fun. It's the state's largest FREE music festival - and it's all happening this weekend ... more info |
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 | | Delta Woods and Waters Expo: The Woods and Waters Expo highlights the amazing natural resources of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, the second largest river delta in the United States, while promoting responsible outdoor recreation. Experienced outdoorsmen and professionals will give hands-on demonstrations of skills ... more info |
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Jazz Fest April 27-29 & May 3-6, 2012, New Orleans, LA The best Music Festival in the world is just around the corner. New Orleans' legendary JazzFest has a lineup that is bigger than ever, especially with the late-breaking addition of THE BOSS. Yep, Springsteen will be there. So get your wrist bands, grab some Crawfish Monica and a beer and enjoy yourself ... more info
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2011 Readers' Choice
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Full Moon Dates
May 6 - Flower Moon
June 4 - Strawberry Moon
July 3 - Buck Moon
Aug. 2 & 31 - Blue Moon
Sept. 30 - Harvest Moon
Oct. 29 - Hunter's Moon
Nov. 28 - Frost Moon
Dec. 28 - Cold Moon
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April 1, 2012 - July 30, 2012 Mexico Beach Photography Contest
The 12th Annual Mexico Beach Photography Contest will begin April 1 thru July 30. All photographs must be taken in Mexico Beach and submitted to the Mexico Beach Community Development Council by the deadline. For more information please contact the Mexico Beach Community Development Council at 888-723-2546.
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Florida's Forgotten Coast Plein Air Invitational
Mark your calendars for the 2012 Florida's Forgotten Coast Plein Air Invitational taking place May 3rd thru 13th. Nationally recognized Plein air artists have been selected to capture the allure of the Florida's Forgotten Coast with paint and canvas. Artists will be painting on the beach, across the marsh, beside the lakes and throughout the streets of waterfront towns from Mexico Beach to Carrabelle ... more info
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 | Enjoy Classic Cars ... Visit The Packard © Club. This group is dedicated to preserving originality in the products and history of The Packard © Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan, a manufacturer of one of the greatest marques in world history; on land, in the air, or on the sea ... great section on movies with Packards in them
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