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Cafe Thirty-A Welcomes New
Executive Chef Timothy Williams
Cafe Thirty-A welcomes Chef Timothy
(Tim) Williams as the new Executive Chef.
Tim is excited to be a part of the Cafe
Thirty-A family. Timothy’s food philosophy
is all about using “fresh ingredients and
letting the beauty of the fl avors speak for
themselves.” Guests can expect the classics
to stay on the menu, but look out for exciting
dishes by Tim infl uenced by his world travels
focusing on a Mediterranean style with an
Island twist. Tim’s experience speaks for
itself as he has worked as a chef for over 25
years at some truly exceptional restaurants.
Tim was ready for a change from the big city
of Atlanta, so he decided to head south and
enjoy the beach life while still doing what he
loves.
Cafe Thirty-A’s owner Harriet Crommelin
says, “We are thrilled to welcome Chef Tim
to the Cafe Thirty-A family. His talents are
undeniable and he has already proven to be a
valuable asset to us. We look forward to many
years working with him.”
As always, Cafe Thirty-A remains
consistent in both service and cuisine and
welcomes both locals and visitors to come in
and dine.
Emerald Coast Theatre Company
Expands Fall Educational Programs
With ‘Dramatic’ Offerings For
Adults, Teens And Kids
Calling all ‘drama queens’ (and kings)
to take the stage and take part in Emerald
Coast Theatre Company’s (ECTC) Fall 2018
Theater Educational Programs serving all
ages.
“Fall means back to school and not just for
the little ones,” said ECTC producing artistic
director Nathanael Fisher. “We are excited to
offer educational classes and workshops for all
ages. Theatre is for one and all, and so are the
offerings in our Fall 2018 series. We realize
most of the school’s in our community cannot
offer the theater arts and so we are thrilled to
be able to supplement with our professional
education programs.”
ECTC Adult Class:
Broadway Birdies
Sept. 13-Nov. 15, 9-10:15 a.m.
ECTC Little Rascals:
“Peter Pan”
Aug. 23-Oct. 11
ECTC Kids:
“Disney’s Sleeping Beauty”
Classes: Aug. 21-Nov. 10, 3rd-5th Grade
every Tuesdays 4:30-6:30 p.m.
ECTC Teens:
“Spamalot”
Classes: Aug. 25-Nov. 3, every Saturday
Creative Dramatics:
“Dolittle and Company”
Grades 3-5, Rehearsals Wednesdays, 4:30-6
p.m., Aug. 22-Oct. 24, with a performance
on the last day of class.
ECTC Homeschool:
“Big Al”
2nd to 6th grade, Aug. 23-Dec. 13, 11a.m.-
noon
For more information and to register for one
or more of ECTC’s Fall Theatre Education
Programs, visit www.emeraldcoasttheatre.
org. For questions for more information on
ECTC, call (850) 684-0323.
Gulfarium Achieves Re-
accreditation for the Highest
Standards of Animal Welfare
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
successfully participated in a rigorous re-
accreditation process from the Alliance
of Marine Mammal Parks & Aquariums
(AMMPA) and the International Marine
Animal Trainer’s Association (IMATA).
“We maintain the standards of governing
agencies. I fi nd it equally important to adhere
to these global accrediting bodies to show our
continued commitment to the welfare of our
animals and their ocean counterparts,” says
Gulfarium’s General Manager, Patrick Berry.
The Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks
& Aquariums is an international association
representing marine life parks, aquariums,
and zoos dedicated to the highest standards
of care for marine mammals and to their
conservation in the wild through public
education, scientifi c study, and wildlife
presentations.
The International Marine Animal Trainer’s
Association is an organization dedicated to
advancing the humane care and handling of
marine animals by fostering communication
between professionals that serve marine
animal science through training, public
display, research, husbandry, conservation,
and education.
“Fostering a positive relationship with
our animals, delivering exceptional animal
welfare and sharing that connection with
guests is a vital component to our mission,”
says Berry. “We want all our guests to leave
the Gulfarium feeling inspired to respect
and appreciate all wildlife. We achieve this
through our commitment to education, and
by providing entertaining and memorable
experiences for all ages.
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