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A solo show of photographic images by August Bach is on exhibit through June at Eileen West Gallery in Seaside.

Teresa Cline is showing her artwork at Studio b at Alys Beach.

Susan Lucas's paintings are on exhibit until July 10 at Gravel Road in Grayton.

If you tire of art gazing, search the faces of those out and about in South Walton -- they could be famous.

Drew Brees, quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, was in Pish Posh Patchouli's at Rosemary Beach buying Custom Scenting for his wife last week.

James Carville was seen riding up on a bike to Jen's Raw and Juicy Bar in Seaside this past weekend. I hear that Chef Phil McDonald cooked shrimp and grits for him while he was here.

And among the not-yet famous, I ran into Pat Carlyle and Sally Rice this weekend while grocery shopping.

Demetrius Fuller, Lynn Wesson, Gale Culling and Carol Rankin attended Fleming's wine dinner June 2 and I made new acquaintances of Wendy and Richard Schmutz, and Bill and Betty Fowles of Regatta Bay. Fleming's hosts the most fun wine dinners!

I tried Fabrice's brunch on Sunday, and as everything produced by Fabrice, it was delicious.

Debra Adams enjoyed the company of her mom, niece and nephew last week.

Lorre James is excited to see her daughter, grandson, son-in-law and Fleetwood Mac, all in one week. "That is better than Santa!" she said.

Claire Bannerman is a joyful new first-time grandmother. Her daughter, Anne (husband Tim) Flanegan of Atlanta welcome baby Parker Grace Flanegan.

Congrats to Miles and Chelsie Neiman on the birth of their daughter, Adelaide Jane.

And congratulations to the six loggerhead turtles that have nested in South Walton and will be mothers in August.

Cheers to Chandra Hartman, who now has a degree in sustainable design. Chandra and fiancé Eric Marcus have hit the road, traveling west.

Georgeen Newell, Dan Mueller, and Lee and Julie Wilcox are among the "aunts and uncles" having fun sitting with Livvie from Live Oak, Harriet Crommelin and Stephen Marlette's pup, while they are vacationing in the south of France.

Lane Rees, as chair of the Foundation for Evangelism board, presented the Denman Award at the United Methodist Church's annual conference in Montgomery this week.

Lynn Nesmith has been touring the Windy City and Jane Soloman is in the Big Apple.

Jessica Maraman has been in DC at the National Advertising Conference. Then, on to the Big Apple.

MaryKathryn Wells was in Destin last week.

Christina Ruckel sends greetings from San Miguel de Allende, where she is busy with new projects for her house, meeting with workmen, craftsmen and artists. American Eagle donated clothing for her to take down for the orphanages around San Miguel. She will also visit with Doug Chism in Ceyla and see Esther Kolko. Christina's son, Philip, is interning with a metal artist who creates life-size sculptures from old car parts. Philip will also take golf lessons this summer while Christina takes dance classes, and her sweetie, Gary Cook, plays golf. Gary's mom and sisters arrived on Thursday for a visit.

Kelli Biegler celebrated a birthday June 5.

Happy birthday today to Susan Pittman and T.J. Brooks.

Tomorrow to Wade Berry, Roy Kleindolph, Carol Murphy, and Kim Duke-Layden.

Tuesday to Lynn Wesson.

Wednesday to Georgeen Newell.

And Thursday to Bob Hudson.

Get well wishes go out to Malcolm Patterson and Jane Burns.

Deborah Wheeler is the arts and entertainment reporter for The Walton Sun. She may be reached at (850) 267-4555 or e-mail debbie_wheeler@link.freedom.com. Party Line Talk appears weekly in The Sun. Contributions are encouraged.