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The BamaJam Issue

What a thrill it has been to receive so many kind words from you about the inaugural issue of VIE... Read more Fall/Winter 2008

Letter From the Editor

Not that I am comparing our troubles to that of the French Revolution as it is portrayed in Charles Dickens’... Read more Art + Culture, Fall/Winter 2008

Jake Shimabukuro

The e-mail was waiting in my Inbox first thing in the morning. Mark Carter had sent it late the night... Read more Art + Culture, Fall/Winter 2008, Music, People

Beauty is More than Skin Deep

The fashionable, new Pish Posh Patchouli’s shop in Rosemary Beach recently hosted the talented celebrity makeup artist, billy b (Billy... Read more Fall/Winter 2008, People

The New Urbanist Art Movement

On the evening of December 16, 1895, a newly transformed gallery opened its doors at 22 Rue de Provence in... Read more Art + Culture, Fall/Winter 2008

The Way We Were

The movie The Way We Were, with Robert Redford and Barbara Streisand, is one of George Solomon’s favorite movies. He... Read more Fall/Winter 2008

New Beginnings

Congratulations to all those beginning a new life together! VIE wants to celebrate your wedding announcement by showcasing your wedding photo... Read more Fall/Winter 2008, People

The Beauty Behind Ugli Stick

Ever since she was a little girl, Kathy Kemp dreamed of making headlines. Not as a spotlight diva, but behind... Read more Art + Culture, Fall/Winter 2008, Music

Projecting a Brand

Cornerstone Marketing and Advertising was hired a year ago to create a new brand identity for Southern Theatres. A brand... Read more Art + Culture, Fall/Winter 2008

Take a Staycation

Most of us have been conditioned to think of a vacation as a getaway involving travel: a necessity to alter... Read more Fall/Winter 2008, Lifestyle + Travel

Smiling Fish Café

In New Orleans, a neighborhood restaurant is something of its own genre, usually defined by serving quality local fare. It... Read more Fall/Winter 2008, Food

Local Business Profile

Just steps away from the stunning 3.5 mile stretch of snowy white sand in WindMark Beach, the School of Fish... Read more Fall/Winter 2008, Food

Pensacola’s 450th Celebration

For 450 days in May 2008 through August 2009, the city of Pensacola will take center stage, planning events to... Read more Art + Culture, Fall/Winter 2008

Local Business Profile

Founded twenty-six years ago, Ocean Reef Resorts has evolved into one of the largest vacation rental companies on the Emerald... Read more Fall/Winter 2008, People

Preserving History to Create a Future

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Local Spotlight

Even though she earned her Master of Arts degree in corporate and public communications from Florida State University, Michelle Lacewell... Read more Fall/Winter 2008, People

Beauty from Ashes

“A needle and a spoon consumed my life, followed by the torment of how my next fix would come. When... Read more Fall/Winter 2008, People

Polishing a Fading Dream into a Brilliant Reality

Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, Bill Campbell knew he was destined to take over the reins of a... Read more Fall/Winter 2008, Fashion

Work It!

“Come on! You’ll only get out of this what you put into it!” I often say this to students attending... Read more Fall/Winter 2008, Lifestyle + Travel

The Seabreeze Jazz Festival

It was Sunday…they were tired…and who could blame them? Read more Art + Culture, Fall/Winter 2008, Music

Hotelier of the Year

Frank Flautt was chosen by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association as one of its first 2008 Hospitality Hall of... Read more Fall/Winter 2008, People

Without Passion, It’s Just Food.

Nigerian-born Chef Innocent Utomi brings an international appeal and a goal of greatness to his culinary approach at Fleming’s. Read more Fall/Winter 2008, Food

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Baseball is America’s favorite pastime. There is something about baseball, and the parks where it is played, that evokes childhood... Read more Art + Culture, Fall/Winter 2008

Stepping into the Light

“If you hold still for a very long time, eventually, everything comes to you.” Read more Art + Culture, Fall/Winter 2008

Commander’s Palace Destin

The larger-than-life Brennan family has owned and operated the 128-year-old Commander’s Palace restaurant in New Orleans since 1969, but they... Read more Fall/Winter 2008, Food

Penning Lyrics with Soul

Chris Taylor wasn’t trying to be a rock star. He was making a living working for the family business, Ocean... Read more Art + Culture, Fall/Winter 2008, Music

The Power of a Smile

A ten year old boy named Tyler, who had three sets of teeth, was attending the Kids Club – a... Read more Art + Culture, Fall/Winter 2008, People

You Don’t Need a Crystal Ball

Lately, we have often been asked these questions: How is it being a real estate agent along the Emerald Coast... Read more Fall/Winter 2008, People

Stars Fell On Alabama

It was the weekend of June 5-7, 2008, and something that could be considered astounding—maybe even historical—was about to take place. Read more Art + Culture, Fall/Winter 2008, Music

Taste of Austin and the Texas Hill Country

My husband John and I recently enjoyed a whirlwind getaway savoring the sights, sounds and flavors of this diverse area... Read more Fall/Winter 2008, Lifestyle + Travel

Artist Portrait Study

Stefan Daiberl, born in Augsburg, Germany, in 1970, moved to the United States in 1997 to pursue a master’s degree... Read more Art + Culture, Fall/Winter 2008

Pearls of Wisdom

She is definitely spunky, inherently full of vim and vigor. The embodiment of a hundred years of laughter and optimism,... Read more Fall/Winter 2008, People

30A Radio

When I was invited to try out as a student DJ at 30A Radio, a low-powered FM radio station, I... Read more Fall/Winter 2008, People