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Sept. 5. First Friday ArtWalk at Casa Costa, Ruskin Place, Seaside, 5-8 p.m. Live music and beautiful art along with artist demonstrations at Ruskin Place’s galleries and shops. Free of charge. www.seasidefl.com. Sept. 7-Oct. 9. Pastel Society of North Florida 10th Biennial National Exhibition at Mattie Kelly Arts Center, Niceville campus of Northwest Florida State College. Preview reception and awards ceremony to be held Sept. 5, 5-7 p.m. Reception and exhibit are free and open to the public. The exhibition includes more than 75 pastel works by 40 artists from across the nation. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Contact the gallery office at (850) 729-6044. Through September. Donna Burgess and Friends—A Celebration of Diversity in Suite 23 at the Market Shops at Sandestin. Burgess’ work will be displayed, along with art by July 24 Beachcomber cover artist Carol Dickson, Betty Cork, Enid Faust-Eckhardt, and Burgess’ daughter Mary Katherine Barrett. Artist reception Sept. 3, 5-7 p.m. Call (850) 837-1887 or visit www.artzbydonnaburgess.com. Through
October. A Grand Gallery Art Series at Grand Boulevard
Sandestin’s Artisan Row, third Thursday of the month from
5 to 9 p.m. Music and refreshments, plus interaction with artists.
Free and open to the public.
Sept. 20. Applications Due for 22nd Annual Concerto Competition for Northwest Florida Musicians 8th Grade through College, sponsored by the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra Guild and the Mattie Kelly Fine and Performing Arts Center at NWF State College. Open to students of orchestral instruments, keyboard and voice who are 23 years of age or younger, Students will compete for prize money and an opportunity to perform with the symphony. Applications and contest rules at www.nfsymphony.org or the Fine Arts office. For more information, call (850) 729-5382 Greater
Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Official Mardi Gras
2009 Poster Contest. Winning art will be the official
image for the event and will be prominently displayed in all event
advertising. $200 cash prize; winning artwork becomes sole property
of the Chamber. Submissions should be 11”x14” and
include the theme “Mardi Gras by the Sea.” Artwork
must include the words “Mardi Gras on the Island, 2009,
Fort Walton Beach, Florida.” All submissions should be camera
ready and unsigned. Deliver entries to the Chamber office, 34
SE Miracle Strip Parkway. Deadline is Sept. 15. For more information,
visit www.fwbchamber.com/mardigras or call (850) 244-8191.
Arts and Design Society in Fort Walton Beach offers workshops in acrylics, photography, life drawing, and pottery, as well as open studio time to paint with others. Call (850) 244-1271 or visit www.artsdesignsociety.com. Beach Yoga at James Lee Public Park Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m., Saturdays at 9 a.m. Fees accepted on a donation basis. Call Rhonda at (850) 897-3788 or visit www.YogaDestin.com. Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida Hosts Anna Sandlin’s Folk Art Style Painting Classes throughout September, October and November on the first and third Wednesdays. Classes are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Heritage Museum in Valparaiso. Cost is $35 per class for nonmembers, $30 for members. Learn folk art and one-stroke techniques. Call (850) 678-2615 to register. Stained Glass Mosaics Classes at Artful Things in September. Sharon Eckerly offers two different classes at the Niceville store. Kids ages 7-13 can sign up for a pair of two-hour classes on Mondays and Fridays 4-6 p.m.; cost is $40 plus supplies. Ages 14 and up will learn how to make stained glass mosaic vases in a series of four two-hour classes on Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m.; cost is $80 plus supplies. Visit www.artfulthings.net for additional information. Sept. 7. Transcendence Institute at Seaside Meeting Hall, 6-8 p.m. A lecture series on inner change and self-transformation. $35. Call (850) 231-0733 for more information. Sept. 13. Safe Sitter ® Babysitting Course at Twin Cities Hospital Wellness Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids between the ages of 11 and 13 are encouraged to attend to learn the basics of babysitting. The purpose of Safe Sitter® is to increase the availability of young adolescent babysitters who can provide safe, nurturing care for children and who can respond appropriately to medical emergencies. Contact Jenni Brunson at (850) 729-9461 for registration information. Cost is $35, including lunch and snack.
Science Fiction Book Club. Are you interested in joining a science fiction book club in the Destin-Fort Walton Beach-Niceville area? Email gerrikail@yahoo.com. Sept. 6. Adventure Club Kayak/Canoe Trip on Juniper Creek, Blackwater River State Forest, Meet on Red Rock Road where the creek goes under the road. A shuttle will be formed to the take-out point on Indian Ford Road. Bring lots of drinking water and a picnic lunch. Contact Bruce Blackwelder at (850) 301-9452. Sept. 9. Adventure Club Bike Ride on Pensacola Beach, 5 p.m. Enjoy the free Bands on the Beach Concert after the ride. Bring a picnic supper and folding chair for the concert. Contact Mike or Cass West at (850) 377-1412. Sept. 11. Adventure Club Bike Ride in Niceville, 4 p.m. Meet in Ruby Tuesday’s parking lot on John Sims Parkway. Supper after the ride at a nearby restaurant. Contact Jim or Maria Bayes at (850) 897-6756. Sept. 13. Adventure Club Kayak/Canoe Trip on Shoal River, 10 a.m. Meet on Hwy. 90 under the Shoal River bridge, northeast side. Shuttle will form to take-out spot on Hwy. 85 south of Crestview. Bring plenty of water and a picnic lunch. Contact Bruce Blackwelder at (850) 301-9452. Sept. 16. Adventure Club Bike Ride on Pensacola Beach. Bands on the Beach concert to follow. Contact Bob Sauer at (850) 916-4504 or Bobbi Serpico at (850) 499-4404. Sept.
18. Adventure Club Bike Ride in Sandestin Resort, 4 p.m.
Meet at Bayside tennis facility. Dinner to follow at nearby restaurant.
Contact Chuck or Carol Dujsik at (850) 269-0556. Sept. 5. Destin Commons First Friday Concert Series with the Emerald Coast Blues Brothers, Center Plaza, 6-10 p.m. Check out this tribute to Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi’s singing and harmonica-blowing icons and check out the boys’ authentic Bluesmobile. Zakari, the balloon-sculpting stilt walker, is also scheduled to appear. Sept. 6. Coffee House Live! at Fellowship Hall, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Emerald Coast in Valparaiso, 7 p.m. Featured artists include guitarist Dave Abraham and Janine “Dr. Jazz” Normand on piano. The newly added “Art Live!” will be on display with works by local artists in many media. Admission is free; donations are encouraged. Contact Dave Abraham at (850) 217-8481. Through Sept. 11. Pier Park Summer Concert Series at Aaron Bessant Amphitheater, Panama City Beach, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Hosted by Panama City Beach Parks and Recreation Department. Tinsley Ellis entertains Aug. 21, followed by Dread Clampitt Aug. 28, Todd Herendeen Sept. 4, and Panama City Pops Sept. 11. Call (850) 233-5045 or visit www.playballinparadise.com. Sept. 13. The Grasscutters at Christ the King Episcopal Church. The band plays bluegrass standards and gospel songs and features the celebrated fiddle player Matt Miller. Contact John Broussard at (850) 974-4573. |
United Way of Okaloosa and Walton Counties Day of Caring, a mobilization of volunteers to celebrate the spirit of giving through service by providing a morning of meaningful volunteer opportunities to individuals. Volunteers will be assigned to a local organization to tackle meaningful projects. Dates and kick off locations as follows:
Sept. 6. Dog Walk on Blackwater Heritage State Trail in Milton, 6 p.m. Walk to start at Visitors Center. Dog tags and leash required; bring plenty of water. Contact Brett Williams at (850) 758-5305. Sept. 12. Antique Car Show at Destin Commons, Main Street, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Bring the family to view over 25 beautifully restored vintage automobiles, including Model As, Model Ts and more. www.DestinCommons.com. Sept. 12. Northwest Florida State College Surplus Sale at Niceville campus, Building G-2, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to the public and conducted by closed bid with no prior inspection. Various items available including computers, printers, office furniture, and more. For information, call (850) 729-5380. Sept. 13. Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce Health Fair at Santa Rosa Mall, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Coordinated by the Chamber’s Healthcare Committee and sponsored by Fort Walton Beach Medical Center and White-Wilson Medical Center. The event promotes health care awareness and healthy lifestyle choices. Applications now being accepted for vendor booths; space is limited. Call (850) 244-8191 or visit www.fwbchamber.com/healthfair. Sept. 13. Childrens Volunteer Health Network’s 4th Annual Hurricane at the Red Bar, Grayton Beach. Tickets available online at www.cvhnkids.org or at Movies by the Sea and Pizzas by the Sea in Seagrove Beach. Sept. 13. Hawthorn House at the Air Force Enlisted Village Hosts Flea Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in honor of National Assisted Living Week. The market will take place in the back parking lot of Hawthorn House in Shalimar, with proceeds going to the employee support program. Donate items by calling Leigh Rice at (850) 609-2552. On Sept. 9, a Farmer’s Market will be held from 8 to 11 a.m.
Through Sept. 19. Set in Stone—Photographs by House of Gunnel at Gallery 88, Pensacola. Closing reception Sept. 18, 5-7 p.m. at WUWF studios on University of West Florida campus. Husband and wife team April and Ian Gunnell’s photographs celebrate their shared love of nature and represent the fruits of their extensive world travel. Visit www.wuwf.org for more information. Through Sept. 27. Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida Hosts Flying Needles Quilt Exhibit, presented in cooperation with the Flying Needles Quilt Guild. A collection of old and new Florida quilts, demonstrating the history and development of the craft. Guild demonstrations and hands-on activities for all ages are scheduled for Aug. 9 from 4-6 p.m. and Aug. 23 from 2-4 p.m. Tours available by appointment. All (850) 678-2615 or visit www.heritage-museum.org.
Silver Sands CARES Fundraiser for Alan Klink Kidney Transplant Fund. On Sept. 6, Carabba’s Italian Grill will donate 100 percent of its special lunch event sales to the fund. Call (850) 654-9771, ext. 1 to RSVP. On Sept. 7, San Gelato Café will donate 50 percent of its food sales to the fund. The Silver Sands Comes Altogether Regarding Employees and Staff (SS CARES) was recently formed to help associates in need. Sept. 12. Great Balls of Fire Charity Golf Tournament at Scenic Hills Country Club. Join local firefighters as they raise money for the American Lung Association. Shotgun start is 1 p.m. Call (800) 478-LUNG for details. Sept. 13. Sinfonia Fundraiser at Destin Center for Dentistry, 6 p.m. held at the office of Dr. Dennis Lichorwic to benefit the educational and artistic initiatives of Sinfonia Gulf Coast throughout the community. Tickets are $35 for members and $50 for non-members. Live music by pianist/vocalist/Beachcomber Music Awards contender Sean Dietrich with cocktails and food provided by Destin’s Gourmet Entrees to Go. Call (850) 267-1478 or visit www.SinfoniaGulfCoast.org for additional information. Sept. 15. Eighth Annual Destin Kiwanis Golf Tournament benefiting local charities at Kelly Plantation Golf Club. Registration begins at 11 a.m.; shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Four-player teams, two-player teams, and single golfers available. Prices range from $175 to $700. Sponsorship opportunities available. Call Jallene Dixon at (850) 830-3371 or email jdixon@destinfirstbank.com. Sept. 19. Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce Foundation Golf Tournament, presented by White Wilson Medical Center. Proceeds to benefit Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce Foundation, which provides annual scholarships for Northwest Florida State College and University of West Florida students. Registration deadline is Sept. 12. Cost is $500 per team, which is all-inclusive. Additional information at www.fwbchamber.com/golf or call (850) 244-8191. Sept. 21. “Dancing with the Stars’” Eric Luna and Georgia Ambarian Aboard SunQuest Cruises’ “Solaris,” to benefit Youth Village, Inc. and its after school programs and summer camp. Luna and Ambarian teach at Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Fort Walton Beach and are two-time National Cabaret Champions. The cruise boards at 3:30 p.m. and will last from 4-7 p.m. $60 per person; hors d’oeuvre included in ticket price. Dress is dance attire. Advance ticket purchase required. Call (850) 986-0549 or email njbogar@yahoo.com.
Abrakadoodle Elementary Art Classes at Destin Community Center. “Green Kids in a Colorful World,” Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 8-Oct. 27. “The Elements of Art,” Thursdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 11-Oct. 30. Cost for both eight-week classes is $100 and includes Abrakadoodle T-shirt. Call (850) 424-5058 or visit www.abrakadoodle.com. Sept.
9-Oct. 28. Abrakadoodle Preschool Art Classes at Destin Community
Center. Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m., $100 for the eight-week
course plus Abrakadoodle T-shirt. Classes also available for three-to-five-year-olds
Fridays from 1 to 2 p.m., Sept. 12-Oct. 31. Call (850) 424-5058
or visit www.abrakadoodle.com.
Barbara Rezmer teaches Tai Chi for Health at the Destin Library Wednesdays at 7 a.m. Call (85Friends of the Destin Library meets on the second Friday of the month at 10 a.m. in the library’s Calhoun Room. Call (850) 837-8572. Sept. 9. Booklovers Meet at Coastal Branch Library, 10 a.m., just off U.S. 331 S. The group will discuss The Nine, Jeffrey Toobin’s acclaimed history of the U.S. Supreme Court, The Nine. All are welcome. Through
Sept. 29. Local Color Arts Club Exhibit at the Niceville Library.
Participating artists include Helen Blair, oil/acrylic; Priscilla
Bonjour, oil/pastel; Roger Campbell, oil; Sue Peck Hamm, watercolor;
Candice Holeczko, oil; Marie Jackson, pastel; Lou Kaunzinger, watercolor;
Patricia Mauldin, acrylic/oil; Amy Jo Rosati, acrylic; and JoEllen
Schacht, canvas/porcelain. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and
Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, and 9 a.m. to
2 p.m. Saturdays.
Pet
Bereavement Support Group, Mondays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Hosted by Canine Consulting. Call (850) 837-8222. Comedy with the Flaws Thursdays and Fridays at 10 p.m. at the Meeting Hall Theatre, Seaside, $10. The improvisational troupe Basic Character Flaws offers late-night humor. Call (850) 231-0733 or visit www.seasiderep.org. Act4Murder Presents “Deadly Vows” in September. Combine a delicious meal with the comedic talents of the award-winning Act4Murder troupe, and you have Deadly Vows. Writer-director Paula Hilton and her cast bring the tale of the long-married (and long-squabbling) Tye and Mary Toulong to Bogey’s Bar & Restaurant in DeFuniak Springs Sept. 11, Niceville’s French Quarter Grill Sept. 13, and Floyd’s Shrimp House on Okaloosa Island Sept. 25. Seating begins at 6:15 p.m., dinner and show at 7 p.m. for all locations. Visit www.act4murder.com for additional information. Mattie Kelly Arts Center 2008-09 Season. Season tickets available now; individual ticket sales start Sept. 5. Individual tickets may be purchased through the center’s online ticketing system at www.mattiekellyartscenter.org beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 5. Tickets can be purchased by phone or from the box office at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at the Niceville campus of Northwest Florida State College beginning Monday, Sept. 8. Additional information is available by calling (850) 729-6000. Here is this year’s lineup:
Through Sept. 4-6. Loblolly Theatre Presents “From the Git-Go” Aug. 8-10, Aug. 15-16, Aug. 22-24, Aug. 29-31, Sept. 4-6. All performances at 8 p.m. at the Loblolly Theatre, 1010 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola. Matinees at 3 p.m. on Aug. 24 and 31. Admission is $9. The “Git-Go” prepares for her first stint hosting a radio program and is joined in the studio by potential guests, political would-bes, assistants, and insurance adjusters. Hilarity and confusion ensue. Call (850) 439-3010 for reservations and additional information. Sept.
5-8, 12-14, 19-21. Pensacola Little Theatre Presents “A Funny
Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” Call (850)
432-2042 or visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.com.
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