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 We have reached the conclusion to our 2018 C Spire Concert Series at The Wharf Amphitheater—and what a season it was! Let’s take a stroll down memory lane for the second half of the concert season with photos from Dave Matthews Band, Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town, Imagine Dragons, Keith Urban, and NEEDTOBREATHE.

This month we have chosen to spotlight one of our newest tenants, A Coastal Zen. They are a crystal and stone shop with unique crystal items as well as books, dream catchers and salt rocks. We spoke with owners Mary Kay Chapman, Sherry Petty, and Stanley Chapman to learn more about their new business. Learn more, then stop by A Coastal Zen today—you may be surprised what you find there!

When it comes to grocery shopping on the Gulf Coast, you simply cannot beat Rouses Markets, our presenting sponsor of The Wharf Uncorked Food & Wine Festival. Thankfully, they’ll be providing fresh product for the whole weekend—and CEO Donny Rouse will even be a judge at our Grand Tasting Culinary Competition! We spoke to Donny to learn more about his role with the company, their presence on the Gulf Coast, and what he’s excited about for this year’s event. Give it a read, then come enjoy some food and wine with us this weekend! 

The Wharf Uncorked Food & Wine Festival is so close, we can almost taste it. While you count down the hours until our Thursday night kick-off, we counted up the number of amazing wine labels featured this year with Jimmy Collins, Tennessee & Alabama District Manager for Banfi Vintners, a wine distributor for this year’s event. Check out our Q&A with Jimmy to give your palate a preview of what’s in store to pour! 

Every month, we’re spotlighting one of our tenants here at The Wharf. This month is the award-winning head chef of Villaggio Grille, Chef Jason Ramirez. Step into his kitchen to learn more about his process, then come pay him a visit for a fantastic meal! 

If your kids love big machines and big adventures, we’ve got a big announcement for you. One day only, this Saturday, August 4th, The Wharf will play host to the Living History Flight Experience, courtesy of the Friends of Army Aviation in Ozark, AL!