February 2005 11/28/04 - 2/28/05 Sunday Social Dance Location: Other, Niceville, Navarre, Ft. Walton Beach, Destin Ballroom Dancing Salsa, Tango, Swing, cha-cha, Mambo Free lessons provided. All Ages Where: Frank Marston American Legion, post #33 1401 W. Intendencia—corner of Barrancas Pensacola, Florida 32501 When: Sunday 4:30 pm until 6:30 pm. Attire: Skirts for ladies, slacks for the gents. Cost: $5 person. Snacks & refreshments provided No smoking inside building Contact person: Shannon Kelly Phone: 450-6453 1/16/05 - 2/24/05 Gallery Openings Location: Niceville The Arts Center at OWC in Niceville presents Evon Streetman: Black Boiled Coffee and the Cacophony of Frogs in the McIlroy Gallery and Inuit Art in the Holzhauer Gallery. 850.729.6000. 1/26/05 - 2/20/05 Potters Invitational Location: Ft. Walton Beach Local potters are invited to participate in an exhibit at the ADSO gallery on First Street in Fort Walton Beach. Open noon – 4pm Tues – Fri, 1pm – 4pm Sat and Sun, 850.244.1271. 2/01/05 - 3/31/05 Catered Dinner & Small Groups For Singles & Single Parents Location: Niceville First United Methodist Church 214 South Partin Drive, Niceville Tuesday Evenings Dinner: 6-6:40pm, Adults $4, Child $2 Small Groups: 7-8:30pm INFO: Pam Ellisor or Linda McArdle, 678-4411, ex 118 2/03/05 American Cancer Society Relay For Life 30A Location: 30-A 5:30 pm, Town Hall. Rosemary Beach. Come to the team kick-off meeting and find out how you can put together a relay team and join the fight against cancer! Clubs, churches, businesses and organizations are all welcome. Refreshments will be served. For more information on how to register a team, call Lori Love at the American Cancer Society (850) 244-3813 ext. 119. 2/03/05 “All in Good Taste” Location: Ft. Walton Beach The Philharmonic Society of NW Florida presentation will feature works by Haydn, Mozart and Schubert, performed by The Philharmonic Orchestra, directed by David Ott. 7:30pm, First United Methodist Church in Fort Walton Beach. 850.837.1742 or 850.581.5253. 2/04/05 Rob Crabtree Location: Ft. Walton Beach Concert performance is presented by First Arts, 7:30pm, First United Methodist Church in Fort Walton Beach. Contemporary bagpipe performance with vocal and instrumental accompaniment. Ticket information, 850.243.9292. 2/04/05 - 2/06/05 Beaux Arts Exhibition Location: Ft. Walton Beach An exhibit of regional artists in the atrium of Westwood Retirement Resort in Fort Walton Beach, sponsored by the Arts & Design Society. 850.244.1271. 2/05/05 Kids Club Superstar Spectacular! Location: Destin Attention Kids…Do you know the perfect recipe for a Superstar Spectacular? Danny and Daisy our superstar host do. They will help get your minds, hearts, bodies and voices in tip-top shape with singing, dancing, games and a lot of fun. Meet and Greets with Winnie the Pooh. Show performances start at 11:00. Free and open to the public. Destin Commons, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. 2/05/05 The Village Singers Location: Ft. Walton Beach Concert performance by this bluegrass quartet held at 7pm at Cinco Baptist Church in Fort Walton Beach. Sponsored by American Gospel Ministries. Jim Harkins, Sr., 850.862.6211. 2/05/05 - 2/06/05 “Laughing with Legends” Location: Ft. Walton Beach Emerald Coast Concert Association presents a variety show of music, comedy and theater, featuring impersonations of Lucy, Liberace, Elvis, Marilyn and more. Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm, Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium, 850.682.7329. 2/06/05 “All In Good Taste” Location: Destin The Philharmonic Society of NW Florida presentation will feature works by Haydn, Mozart and Schubert, performed by The Philharmonic Orchestra, directed by David Ott. 3pm, Village Baptist Church in Destin. 850.837.1742 or 850.581.5253. 2/08/05 Bridge Day Location: Destin Bridge Day to Benefit RSVP A Bridge Day to benefit the Okaloosa County Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) will be held on Tuesday, February 8th at the Lighthouse Restaurant in Shoreline Village Mall in Destin. Cost is $16, which will include lunch consisting of salad, chicken or fish entrée, dessert and coffee/tea. Play is from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Doors will open at 9 a.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available at in the RSVP office at Elder Services at 207 Hospital Drive (833-9165 ext 254) or by calling Jean Dutton at 862-3327. There is limited seating availability, so you are urged to get your tickets early. Cash prizes will be given to top players. There will also be a drawing for door prizes. 2/10/05 Winter Snowbird Concert Series: Phyllis Hasty Quartet Location: Destin Come enjoy a beautiful winter evening in honor of visiting Snowbirds. The Phyllis Hasty Quartet will be performing a special tribute to all Snowbirds with great Swing Tunes and Romantic Ballads of the 40’s. This concert is free and open to Snowbirds and locals alike. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets. Snuggle up for an evening of fun. No coolers please. Winter Snowbird V.I.P. cards good this evening. Destin Commons Center Court, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 2/10/05 Winter Snowbird V.I.P. Card Location: Destin Calling all Snowbirds! If you are of age 55 and up, visit the Destin Commons Costumer Service Kiosk, show an I.D., sign up and receive a snowbird V.I.P. card. This card will give special discounts at certain Destin Commons restaurants on the nights of the Winter Snowbirds Concerts, February 10 and 24. Visit the Costumer Service Kiosk for more details. Participating restaurants include: Tony’s Ristorante, Zoes Kitchen, Bluepoint Fish Club, Coldstone Creamery and Johnny Rockets 2/12/05 2005 Heart Ball Location: Destin Please join us for "An Evening in Paradise" at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. The American Heart Association’s Heart Ball is an event to raise funds for cardiovascular research and education. Please call (850) 243-0131 for more information about sponsorship opportunities. 2/12/05 Beyond Sliding Scale: Education and Management of Diabetse in 2005 Location: Destin A program for professionals with newest information about management and education of patients with diabetes. Saturday, February 12 at Embassy Suites in Destin. 6.0 Contact hours awarded. cost in $40.00 and includes continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Call 850-729-9480 or 850-729-9465 for further information. 2/12/05 Valentine’s Chalk Art & Festive Activities Location: Destin Come to Destin Commons for some free chalk art fun. We will provide the chalk and have designated areas for kids to draw. Kids who participate in this fun event will receive a special Valentine’s Day surprise. Center Court 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 2/14/05 Cookin’…A Sizzling Entertainment Location: Niceville Enjoy the fun as four quirky Korean chefs chop, drum, juggle and fight their way to a sizzling climax. A clock ticks off the minutes as they attempt to prepare an elaborate wedding banquet in one hour. 7:30pm at The Arts Center at OWC in Niceville, 850.729.6000. 2/16/05 - 2/18/05 Learn the Art of Digital Photography Location: Ft. Walton Beach Power Digital Photography Workshop - Feb. 16 and 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fort Walton Beach. The digital medium offers new and exciting ways to do old, familiar things. In this hands-on course, accomplished photographer Joe Veras will communicate that excitement while sharing the techniques and technology of digital photography to produce powerful images. Topics of discussion will include proper use of equipment, image capture and downloading, editing and altering images for photo albums, e-mail or printing. Participants will have the opportunity to digitally enhance their personal photos using PhotoShop 7.0. The cost of the course is $99. For more information contact Sarah Banner at 850.474.3082 or sbanner@uwf.edu. To register contact UWF Continuing Education 850.474.2914 or visit www.ContinuingEd.uwf.edu. 2/18/05 NW Florida Symphony Orchestra, “Stars of Tomorrow” Location: Niceville A showcase of winners presented from the 18th Annual Concerto Competition. Featured selections from Brahms and Stravinsky will be performed. 7:30pm at The Arts Center at OWC in Niceville, 850.729.6000. 2/18/05 - 2/19/05 Breeze Kings Debut at Funky Blues Shack Location: Destin The Breeze Kings, a traditional blues band from Atlanta, are making their debut in Destin, FL, at the Funky Blues Shack February 18th & 19th. The fun begins at 9:30 PM both nights and will end when the people stop dancing. The Breeze Kings are making waves in the blues scene because they have something special. Call it talent, dedication, charisma, passion, on-stage chemistry...whatever it is, this classic blues combo is one of Atlanta's most popular and sought after bands. The Breeze Kings have the look and sound of a 1950's Chicago juke joint band. When watching them perform, you get the feeling that you have stepped into a time machine and landed in a better time and place. 2/19/05 The American Red Cross Blood Drive Location: Destin Did you know that every two seconds someone in our community needs blood? Volunteer donors are the only way to save the lives of patients in need of blood. Come to Center Court at Destin Commons from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. to give the gift of life. Each donor will receive a complimentary t-shirt and be entered for a chance to win great Destin Commons prizes. Most importantly, have the satisfaction of saving up to three lives with one blood donation. 2/19/05 David Seering Location: Niceville Performance at The Arts Center at OWC in Niceville, 7:30pm. 850.729.6000. 2/20/05 NW Florida Symphony Guild International Food & Wine Tasting Gala Location: Ft. Walton Beach Enjoy foods from 25 local restaurants paired with wines from around the world at the Emerald Coast Conference Center on Okaloosa Island. Event will feature a silent auction and chamber music for your entertainment. Presented by the NW Florida Symphony Guild, a sponsor and supporter of fine music presentations in the area. Dale Blanchard, 850.897.2693. 2/20/05 Show Choir Snowbirds Show Location: Niceville Performance at The Arts Center at OWC in Niceville, 2pm. 850.729.6000. 2/20/05 Sunday in the Park Location: Ft. Walton Beach Bring your lawn chairs for an afternoon of entertainment featuring a gospel concert from 2-5pm at Fort Walton Beach Landing. Sponsored by the City of Fort Walton Beach, 850.833.9576. 2/22/05 Cirque Eloize, “Rain” Location: Niceville A dazzling blend of circus acrobatics, theatre and contemporary dance is put to inspiring music. 7:30pm at The Arts Center at OWC in Niceville, 850.729.6000 2/24/05 Winter Snowbird Concert Series: BANJORAMA Location: Destin Enjoy a beautiful winter evening with live music honoring Snowbirds. Come hoot, howl, laugh, clap and be merry with the Ragtime Dixieland band, BANJORAMA. They give a special thanks to the Destin Snowbirds, whose support has been the backbone of their success. This concert is free and open to Snowbirds and locals alike. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets. No coolers please. Winter Snowbird V.I.P. cards good this evening. Destin Commons Center Court, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. 2/24/05 Winter Snowbird V.I.P. Card Location: Destin Calling all Snowbirds! If you are of age 55 and up, visit the Destin Commons Costumer Service Kiosk, show an I.D., sign up and receive a snowbird V.I.P. card. This card will give special discounts at certain Destin Commons restaurants on the nights of the Winter Snowbirds Concerts, February 10 and 24. Visit the Costumer Service Kiosk for more details. Participating restaurants include: Tony’s Ristorante, Zoes Kitchen, Bluepoint Fish Club, Coldstone Creamery and Johnny Rockets 2/25/05 Chanson Location: Ft. Walton Beach Concert performance is presented by First Arts, 7:30pm, First United Methodist Church in Fort Walton Beach. Male a cappella septet will perform a variety of music styles including folk, Renaissance, Russian, and spirituals. Ticket information, 850.243.9292. 2/26/05 “Red, Hot and Blue” Location: Niceville Performance at The Arts Center at OWC in Niceville, 7:30pm. 850.729.6000.   March 2005 1/29/05 - 3/13/05 40 DAYS OF PURPOSE CAMPAIGN Location: Ft. Walton Beach, 30-A, Other, Niceville, Navarre, Destin Shalimar United Methodist Church, Eglin Parkway and Old Ferry Road Public Invited - Free Admission - Join us for Free Popcorn and Soda Pop at our "40 Day Matinee" kick off event on January 29 at 2:00 pm (doors open at 1:30 pm) to view a video hosted by Pastor Rick Warren, author of "The Purpose Driven Life." The book is divided into 40 daily readings for the Campaign and will be distributed free to everyone following the video presentation. This spiritual growth Campaign is designed to answer life's most important question: "What on earth am I here for?" Call the church office at 651-0721 for more information about the "40 Day Matinee" and sign up to join a small group to study the Purpose-Driven curriculum. 2/01/05 - 3/31/05 Catered Dinner & Small Groups For Singles & Single Parents Location: Niceville First United Methodist Church 214 South Partin Drive, Niceville Tuesday Evenings Dinner: 6-6:40pm, Adults $4, Child $2 Small Groups: 7-8:30pm INFO: Pam Ellisor or Linda McArdle, 678-4411, ex 118 3/04/05 “Carmen” Location: Niceville Broadway performance of this classic opera features Spanish rhythms, flamenco dancers and a tale of fiery passion. Bizet’s Carmen is directed by Giorgio Lalov and presented by Teatro Lirico d’Europa. 7:30pm at The Arts Center at OWC in Niceville, 850.729.6000. 3/04/05 First Friday Concert Series Location: Destin Enjoy live music at the Destin Commons Center Plaza. Highlights include food tastings from Destin Commons’ restaurants, live models, face painting and kid’s activities. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome, no coolers please. 850.337.8700. 3/04/05 - 3/06/05 Home & Garden Show Location: Ft. Walton Beach Expo Alabama presents a showcase of the latest and greatest in all aspects of the home. 11am – 9pm Fri, 10am – 8pm Sat, noon to 6pm Sun at the Emerald Coast Conference Center on Okaloosa Island. 800.226.3976. 3/05/05 The Journeymen Location: Ft. Walton Beach Concert performance by this quartet held at 7pm at Cinco Baptist Church in Fort Walton Beach. Sponsored by American Gospel Ministries. Jim Harkins, Sr., 850.862.6211. 3/07/05 - 3/12/05 Tibetan Monks Mandala Location: Niceville Watch as Tibetan Monks create a sand painting used in the rituals of tantric initiation in The Arts Center gallery at OWC in Niceville. Music and dance performance at 7:30pm on Friday, Mandala dismantled on Saturday. 850.729.6000. 3/10/05 Philharmonic Orchestra of NW Florida, “The Simple Life” Location: Ft. Walton Beach Enjoy a concert featuring the Overture to "Barber of Seville", Bartok's Roumanian Folk Dances and Schuberts' "Shepherd on the Rock". 7:30pm, First United Methodist Church in Fort Walton Beach. 850.837.1742 or 850.581.5253. 3/11/05 Boston Brass Location: Ft. Walton Beach Concert performance is presented by First Arts, 7:30pm, First United MethodistChurch in Fort Walton Beach. Brass quintet sets new standards in entertainment with an enthusiastic performance that includes classical arrangements, vocal harmony and jazz standards. Ticket information, 850.243.9292. 3/12/05 Vinok Worldance Location: Ft. Walton Beach Emerald Coast Concert Association presents this Canadian professional company performing an extravaganza of music, song, costumes and dance from over 40 cultures. 7:30pm, Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium, 850.682.7329. 3/12/05 25th Annual Fine Art Show Location: Ft. Walton Beach Held at the Creative Senior Community Center in Fort Walton Beach from 2pm – 4pm. 850.833.9586. 3/12/05 Arrival of the Spring Bunny Location: Destin Join Destin Commons for a fun-filled musical egg-stravaganza. Have your photo taken with the Spring Bunny and enjoy free Easter goodies. 850.337.8700. 3/13/05 “The Simple Life” Location: Ft. Walton Beach The Philharmonic Society of NW Florida presents a program featuring the Overture to "Barber of Seville", Bartok's Roumanian Folk Dances and Schuberts' "Shepherd on the Rock". 7:30pm, First United Methodist Church in Fort Walton Beach. 850.837.1742 or 850.581.5253. 3/17/05 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Location: Destin Enjoy a festive Irish Bagpipe concert in Destin Commons Center Court, 5pm. The pop fountain will be flowing green and children wearing green will receive St. Patty’s Day treats. 850.337.8700. 3/19/05 Kidz on the Coast Anniversary Celebration Location: Destin Enjoy a day of entertainment with demonstrations, face painting, clowns, rides, performances and more, 11am – 4pm. Nancy Babin, 850.642.5439. 3/19/05 12th Annual Archaeology Day Location: Ft. Walton Beach Open house held at the Indian Temple Mound Museum in Fort Walton Beach from 10am to 5pm. Sponsored by the City of Fort Walton Beach Museum Division, 850.833.9595. 3/20/05 - 4/28/05 Gallery Openings Location: Niceville The Arts Center at OWC in Niceville presents the OWC Annual Juried Student Exhibition in the McIlroy Gallery and the Arts Center Faculty Exhibition in the Holzhauer Gallery. 850.729.6000. 3/22/05 - 3/26/05 “Last Days at the Dixie Girl Café” Location: Niceville Performance at the Arts Center at OWC in Niceville, 7:30pm. 850.729.6000. 3/23/05 Rocky Bayou 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt Location: Niceville Children 12 and under can bring their baskets to hunt for prize filled eggs, 2 – 4pm at Rocky Bayou State Park in Niceville. 850.833.9144. 3/24/05 Fort Walton Beach Easter Egg Hunt Location: Ft. Walton Beach 10am at Liza Jackson Park in Fort Walton Beach. Rain date is March 25th. Sponsored by the City of Fort Walton Beach Parks & Recreation Dept., 850.833.9577. 3/24/05 Easter Egg Hunt Location: Ft. Walton Beach 10am at Liza Jackson Park in Fort Walton Beach. Rain date is March 25th. Sponsored by the City of Fort Walton Beach Parks & Recreation Dept.,  850.833.9577.   April 2005 1/25/05 - 4/04/05 Circus Class Location: Ft. Walton Beach Emerald City Gymnastics located at 340 Eglin Parkway NE in Fort Walton Beach is proud to sponsor a circus class held every Tuesday from 7:00 - 8:00pm. The cost for this one of a kind nine week session is $99.00. You will learn juggling, balancing by hand and rope as well as swinging on the trapeze. This class is taught by Gregg Abel a former member of the FSU circus troupe. For further information please call Lori or Mary @ 863-3991. 3/20/05 - 4/28/05 Gallery Openings Location: Niceville The Arts Center at OWC in Niceville presents the OWC Annual Juried Student Exhibition in the McIlroy Gallery and the Arts Center Faculty Exhibition in the Holzhauer Gallery. 850.729.6000. 4/01/05 First Friday Concert Series Location: Destin Enjoy live music at the Destin Commons Center Plaza. Highlights include food tastings from Destin Commons’ restaurants, live models, face painting and kid’s activities. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome, no coolers please. 850.337.8700. 4/01/05 - 4/03/05 Hog’s Breath Annual Cobia Shootout Tournament Location: Destin Weigh in from 6pm until 8pm nightly at Hog's Breath with food, drinks and entertainment. Cash prizes include random daily drawings. 850.837.5100 4/02/05 Resting Place and The Hendersons Location: Ft. Walton Beach Concert performance by local trios held at 7pm at Cinco Baptist Church in Fort Walton Beach. Sponsored by American Gospel Ministries. Jim Harkins, Sr., 850.862.6211. 4/02/05 Scout-O-Rama Location: Ft. Walton Beach 33rd annual event will be held at the NW Florida Fairgrounds in Fort Walton Beach, 9am - 5pm. Sponsored by the Boy Scouts, the event features kid’s activities, displays and demonstrations throughout the day. Tickets available at the door, refreshments available for purchase. Rick Chapman, 850.683.0330. 4/02/05 - 4/03/05 Annual Home Show Location: Niceville Presented by the Building Industry Association of Okaloosa & Walton Counties at the Niceville OWC Campus. 850.863.5107 4/08/05 - 4/10/05 Southern Trans Am Regional Show Location: Ft. Walton Beach All Firebirds, Formulas, Trans Ams, GTAs and Firehawks are invited to this regionals show. Event will include food, drinks, music, door prizes, vendors and more. Noon – 6pm Fri, 9am – 3pm Sat, 8:30am – 6pm Sun at the Emerald Coast Conference Center on Okaloosa Island. 850.863.9516. 4/15/05 American Cancer Society Relay For Life 30A Location: 30-A 6 pm - 12 noon. Rosemary Beach. Relay For Life 30A. Join volunteers in a fun, overnight event to raise money and fight cancer. It's the "Party With A Purpose!" To register your team, contact Lori Love at 244-3813, ext. 119. 4/15/05 River Echoes Location: Ft. Walton Beach 7:30pm concert at the Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium, featuring Native American artists Mary Youngblood, Jeff Ball, Suzanne Teng, Coyote Oldman, Ed Winddancer and more. Doug Reed, 850.243.4405 4/15/05 NW Florida Symphony Orchestra “Mighty Beethoven” Location: Niceville Season finale will feature the works of Beethoven, with soloists Anna Polusmiak, Elizabeth Pacheco Rose, Hanan Tarabay, Frederic Antoun and Howard Reddy. 7:30pm at The Arts Center at OWC in Niceville, 850.729.6000 4/16/05 3rd Annual Emerald Coast Foundation Beach Ball Location: Ft. Walton Beach Sponsored by the Emerald Coast Foundation, a non profit organization dedicated to investing in youth. Beach Ball tickets are $300 per couple, limited number available. Attendees will be entered into a grand prize drawing. Shelly Bush, 850.243.3800. 4/19/05 - 4/23/05 Emerald Coast Volleyball Week Location: Destin Four player volleyball tournament held each year at Sundestin Beach Resort in Destin. Tournament play begins at 9am each day, players party at Fudpucker’s in Destin 7pm on Saturday. 850.243.2555 4/21/05 - 4/22/05 Dance Facets Location: Niceville Annual dance concert showcases original choreography by dance faculty, students and guest artists in a wide range of dance styles including jazz, ballet, modern and more. The Arts Center at OWC in Niceville, 7:30pm. 850.729.6000. 4/23/05 Barbershop Quartets Location: Niceville Performance at The Arts Center at OWC in Niceville, 7pm. 850.729.6000 4/23/05 Coastal Cleanup Location: Ft. Walton Beach Sponsored by the Tourist Development Council and the Environmental Council of Okaloosa County; join community volunteers to help keep our beaches beautiful. For schedule and location information, call Nancy Hussong at 850.651.7131. 4/26/05 Show Choir Finale Location: Niceville Performance at The Arts Center at OWC in Niceville, 7:30pm. 850.729.6000. 4/28/05 River Echoes Location: Ft. Walton Beach Thursday, April 28th, 2005 ~ River Echoes, ~ 7:30 pm ~ Ft. Walton Beach Municipal Auditorium ~ a performance of the story of how the flute came to the Native American people told in music and dance. 4/29/05 - 5/01/05 Musical Echoes Location: Ft. Walton Beach Annual event features music and dance performances by Native American artists, seminars on flute making and playing, and an outdoor market with Native American art, beadwork, clothing and more. Award winner Mary Youngblood will be the featured artist. Doug Reed, 850.243.4405.