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“Where to go. What to do. What you need to know.” www.thebeachcomber.org FREE and Fortnightly September 17, 2009 Volume 9, Issue 18 Surviving the “H” Word page 3 Cover Artist Charles Johnson page 4 Adventures with Charles Morgan and Sons page 5 Bill Campbell Visits the Doctors page 6 Panama City’s Kaleidoscope Theatre page 10 BigWater Rocks Niceville page 13 The Emerald Coast’s Best Restaurant Guide page 29 THE EMERALD COAST’s Premier ENTERTAINMENT NEWSPAPER ZAMPIERI’S COPPER GRILL IS NOW OPEN AT 4:00PM TUESDAY THRU SUNDAY! &?!%A!7%!$#%#$&7@#%("#69*:B RECEIVE TWO ENTRÉES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE FROM 4:00 - 6:00PM* <79$8%9$%&=9(%6!'"!$%&!%7#6#9>#%&?! #$&7@#(%A!7%&=#%"796#%!A%!$#%*::%$98=&BC *ONLY ONE SPECIAL PER COUPLE. OFFER NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER PROMOTIONS. MUST HAVE RESERVATION OR MENTION SPECIAL BEFORE ORDER. VALID TO 12/31/09. 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Proceeds from the event will benefit Holly and Jason’s charities. SEASIDE, FL / SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH 8:00AM – 1:00PM / HERITAGE CONCERT 4:00PM – 6:00PM / FOR EVENT DETAILS, VISIT YOLOBOARD.COM OR CALL 850.622.5760 1ST PLACE WINNER IN THE 3-MILE DIVISION PADDLEBOARD RACE WINS A BRAND NEW YOLO BOARD! / $5 TICKETS FOR THE YOLO YAK GIVEAWAY (OR $20 FOR 5 TICKETS) PAGE 2 THE BEACHCOMBER SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 B&W Contents Editorial About Our Cover Artist ........................................................Page 4 Now that a lot of the tourists are gone, it’s See you at the hurricane parties, God willing. Harbor View — by Charles Morgan ....................................Page 5 time to talk about something we’ve been - C.M. The Roving Rogue — by Bill Campbell ...............................Page 6 keeping all hush-hush about. The “H” The Beachcomber Neighborhood .....................................Page 8 word. Every fall, those fearmongers on the ABOUT OUR CONTRIBUTORS Weather Channel do their best to make us Lauren Gall, who On Stage: Panama City’s Kaleidoscope all nervous wrecks. But, hey, that’s their job, reviews the new Colbie Theatre Revs Up for Season 39 ......................................Page 10 and I suppose they’re good at it. Caillat and Pete Yorn/ The Beat: BigWater: It’s a Family Affair ...................................Page 13 Scarlett Johansson Book Review: Disorientation: Lisa See’s “Shanghai Girls” .....Page 23 Anyway, as a service to those who stick with albums in this issue’s Beachcomber Goes to the Movies: us 12 months out of the year, here are the The Beat, graduated Acker’s “9” Not Quite a 10 .............................................Page 24 Beachcomber’s Hurricane Preparation Tips. from Ole Miss with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and public Apples of My Eye: Bluz Grill & Bar ........................................Page 27 Develop a Family Plan. According to The relations. After a successful four-year career Government, your plan should be based on in Memphis, she made the Emerald Coast Regular Features your hurricane vulnerability. You should her permanent home in 2005. In 2008, Gall Art & Antiques .....................................................................Page 11 have a written plan (Microsoft Word formed her own public relations, marketing and event design company, l. gall & company. Barcomber .........................................................................Page 14 document preferred, 12-point Times font) and share it with your family. Except, of Gall has written for numerous other publica- Places to Go, Things to Do ................................................Page 17 course, for that weird uncle… tions and is active in the community through Mystery Photo Contest .......................................................Page 18 various organizations, such as Junior League Casino Entertainment.........................................................Page 21 “Hey, where you goin’ with all those water of the Emerald Coast, Leadership Walton Alumni, and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Emer- Around Town — Sports Bars, Library Events, jugs and flashlights and dogs and cats in the ald Coast Alumni Association. Beachside Worship Services ..........................................Page 21 back of the car?” Tide and Sunset Charts .......................................................Page 21 “Huh? Oh, just down to the corner for a Look for more info on your favorite Beachcomber Happy Birthday! ..................................................................Page 26 minute. You stay here!” contributors in upcoming issues. Restaurant Guide ...............................................................Page 29 Activities & Outdoors ..........................................................Page 34 Create a Disaster Supply Kit. Mine includes BEACHCOMBER 2009 MUSIC AWARDS an iPod, Kindle, laptop computer, sketch We are now looking at holding the second book, pens, coloring books, old magazines annual extravaganza honoring deserving local I’ve been accumulating for the last three musicians next February. Any musicians who years and have yet to read, a handheld have released a new CD this year—or plan to electronic basketball game, lots of Jumble by year’s end—please drop us an email at the- On Our Cover: puzzle books, yo-yos, lollipops, gum and [email protected] so we can include several Unmentionables. Plus my guitar and you among the eligibles for Best Homegrown “Yvonne” that pocket saxophone my girlfriend won’t Album. We will likely stick with the same let me play in the house. categories as the inaugural awards bash, but By Charles Johnson we are open to suggestions for new ones, too. Also, if you’re going to be stuck in the car Your input is appreciated. www.charlesjohnsongallery.com on an evacuation route, I suggest you pack a couple of coolers filled with your favorite Also, all’s fair in the nominating process, so adult beverages. If you don’t drink, this any solo artists or bands who wish to place would be an ideal time to start. lavish full-page “For Your Consideration” ads in issues leading up to the big night should Secure Your Home. If you’re homeless, contact our sales department immediately. that’s one less thing you have to worry STAFF The Beachcomber about. FROM THE (E)MAILBAG Publisher — Jim Patricelli is published fortnightly by “Farewell to Summer” (Sept. 3 cover)…what The Beachcomber, Inc. Editor — Christopher Manson Online Vulnerabilty Information. Not that a sad thought! Assistant Editor — Sheila Conner P.O. Box 5707 - Luellen Warren (via Facebook) Destin, FL 32540-5707 you’ll be able to get online during a storm— CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Telephone: (850) 650-9940 it’s hard enough finding wireless on a nice Thanks for posting the new issue (online). That “Johnny C.” Alexander, Bruce Collier, Lauren FAX: (850) 650-5475 day. But if you luck out, there are plenty of way I am reminded it’s out and can see what Gall, Nicole James, Sherry Londe, Adam Pope hurricane and weather –related sites, along Charles (Morgan) and Bill (Campbell) have to Harbor View — Charles Morgan Press Releases, Editorial Comments, with a really cool video on YouTube of a say…my favorites! The Roving Rogue — Bill Campbell & General Inquiry to: wedding party dancing into the church to a [email protected] Chris Brown song. - Margo Redd (via Facebook) SALES Sales Manager — Nancy Nacol Sales Inquiries: Make an Evacuation Mix CD. My favorites Amy Hart’s commentary on Bluz Jam Night Pam Preston [email protected] include Bob Seger’s “Against the Wind,” made me wish I’d been there, as did Mr. Col- lier’s restaurant review. Ms. Hart should write Website — Bill Garrett © 2009 by The Beachcomber, Inc. Neil Young’s “Like a Hurricane” and “Stormy” by Classics IV. Be creative, and for you full time. don’t worry about “legal” downloading. - N. Seancee, Seagrove Beach Getting sued by the Recording Industry is www.thebeachcomber.org the least of your troubles now. (If only we could afford her… - Ed.) SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 THE BEACHCOMBER PAGE 3 About Our Cover Artist Art Is Nothing New to Johnson In 1999, Charles Johnson founded City to take photos for Fashion Week. the Spectrumism art movement, Inspired by his experiences, Johnson which opened the door to other has begun to explore design by making emerging artists, breathing new life clothing and accessories available into the northwest Florida art scene. with his artwork on shirts and bags. Local artists teamed up with Johnson, sharing ideas, exploring new medi- What people might not know about ums and working on collaborative Johnson is that he has a rather vast projects. Some of their work can be tie collection, once counted