Friday, January 24, 2014

Your Jan. 24-26, 2014 Weekend Entertainment Guide

Life’s A Beach plans to create a blog post every Friday, featuring the different entertainment and happenings occurring in the area over the weekend. We hope you find these posts helpful and that you check back in every week to see what’s new!

Have a beachy weekend!

Friday, January 24:
Save Our Cats and Kittens Annual Members Dinner Meeting
1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy. SE
Fort Walton Beach
The Annual SOCKS dinner meeting is being held at the Ramada Plaza Beach Resort Ambassador Room. Registration and Social Hour starts at 6 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. The guest speaker is to be announced. Tickets are $25 and are available online via www.SaveOurCatsandKittens.com, at the Thrift Store and Shelter at 498 Carmel Dr. in Fort Walton Beach, or you can call Nancy S. at 850.865.6866 or email socks@saveourcatsandkittens.com. If you prefer to attend the meeting, but not join in for dinner, there is a $5 attendance donation available.

Emerald Coast Parrot Head Club Monthly PHlocking
4201 Indian Bayou Trail
Destin
The Emerald Coast Parrot Head group will host their monthly get together at Sago Sports Bar and Grill on the ground floor of the Palms of Destin Resort from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

52nd Annual Antique Show and Sale
NWF Fairgrounds
Fort Walton Beach
Tickets are currently available for the 52nd Annual Antique Show and Sale to be held at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds Jan. 24-26, 2014. Purchase your tickets for $4 each through Fisher House of the Emerald Coast and save $1 off the regular admission. It’s a great gift for those who love antiques! In addition, money from pre-sold tickets benefits the Fisher House and goes to support military families undergoing medical crises. For more information, including ticket purchasing, contact Kim Henderson at kim@fisherhouseemeraldcoast.org or call 850.259.4956.

The Bernstein Beat presented by Sinfonia
Destiny Worship Center
122 Poinciana Blvd.
Destin/Miramar Beach
Sinfonia Gulf Coast presents “The Bernstein Beat” on Friday, January 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Destiny Worship Center in Miramar Beach. The performance features Sinfonia’s full orchestra performing several of Bernstein’s works, including the beloved “Symphonic Dances from West Side Story.” Sinfonia concertmaster Mari Thomas will perform the regional premiere of American composer Michael Daugherty’s violin concerto entitled “Fire & Blood.” Jamie Bernstein, daughter of iconic composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein, will host the evening. Tickets are $29.50-$42.50 and can be purchased online or by calling the box office. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.SinfoniaGulfCoast.org or call 850.269.7129.
Saturday, January 25:
Antique, Furniture and Collectibles Auction at De’France Indoor Flea Market & Antiques
230 Eglin Pkwy. SE
Fort Walton Beach
De’France will have a consignment auction on Saturday, Jan. 25. The store has a wide variety of furniture, antiques, vintage items and collectables. The auction preview begins at 5 p.m. with the auction beginning at 6 p.m. De’France Auctions #AB3311. Auctioneer: Holly Martin #AU4255. If you have any items that you would like to consign, please contact Stacie Hoard at 850.314.7500. 

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Safety Class
USCG Station Destin
Destin
What: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Safety Class. When: Saturday, January 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where: USCG Station Destin at the base of the Destin bridge (Okaloosa Island side). Cost: $35 per person. Includes: class, book, test, FWC Safe Boater ID Card, station tour, safety whistle and lunch. Contact: Sheresa Waller at wallerabs@gmail.com  https://fortflcoc.wliinc28.com/events/US-Coast-Guard-Auxiliary-Boating-Safety-Class-1468/details 
Destin’s 4th Superhero Bayou, Bay & Back
1-Mile Kids Fun Run, 5K Run/Walk, 10K & Half Marathon sponsored by Shoreline Church
Clement Taylor Park
131 Calhoun Ave.
Destin
This year's theme is Superheroes, and everyone is encouraged to come in costume!
The 10K and Half Marathon courses are USA Track & Field certified. While all courses are located alongside Destin waterways, the half marathon course yields breathtaking views of the Choctawhatchee Bay, Destin Harbor and East Pass, as it leads you through Destin, along a 4-mile undeveloped stretch of Okaloosa Island, and back. The only requirement is that participants keep pace to meet the 3-hour time limit. After the Award Ceremony, which will take place at the race site, we are moving the Superhero Party over to Fudpucker’s on Okaloosa Island! Enjoy a 50% discount for all Superheroes until 4 p.m. 1-Mile Fun Run participants receive $5 coupons for post-race arcade tokens, redeemable during the Superhero Party at Fudpucker’s on Okaloosa Island only on race day.

Race Times
7:30 a.m. - Half Marathon begins
8:30 a.m. - 5K/10K begins
10:30 a.m. - 1-Mile Fun Run begins
10:45 a.m. - Award Ceremony begins

Registration
The 1-Mile Fun Run is $20 and is open to ages 12 and under. The 5K and 10K are $30 through Jan. 24 and $35 on race day. The half marathon is $60 through Jan. 24, and $70 on race day. T-shirts are guaranteed for the first 500 registrants. Registration is available at Clement Taylor Park from 6 - 8 a.m. for the 5K, 10K and Half Marathon, and until 10 a.m. for the 1-Mile Kids Fun Run.

Photo courtesy of Destin's Bayou, Bay and Back Facebook Page
Saturday Latin Night at Crab Island Cantina
Crab Island Cantina
2 Harbor Blvd. #100
Destin
Every Saturday Night is Latin Night with “DJ Vasco.” From 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. dance to Bachata, Merenque, Salsa, Reggaeton and top 40. Drink specials all night.

8th Annual Destin History and Fishing Museum Gumbo Contest
Destin Community Center
101 Stahlman Ave.
Destin
Destin Community Center will host the event to take place from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tickets, which include admission to the museum, are $10 in advance and $12 on the day of. Individuals and restaurants alike will offer tastings of their best Gumbo recipes, all with the chance to proclaim theirs as The Best Gumbo in Destin. In addition to the gumbo, up to 60 unique silent auction items will be available, including artwork, vacation stays, jewelry, fishing trips, golf, restaurant gift certificates, a Life’s A Beach gift basket, and more! Flash Flood will perform live music during the event.

Cooking Class to Benefit Shelter House
One 20A Modern Bistro
120 Partin Dr. N
Niceville
Round up all your foodie friends and make plans to attend a cooking class hosted by Chef Dan Pettis at One 20A Modern Bistro. The popular Niceville eatery will share secrets from its kitchen in a cooking class, benefiting Shelter House. Join the event for a Sicilian feast, featuring cooking demonstrations, prize giveaways and recipes to take home. The class will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $20 per person, which includes demonstrations, food and recipes to take home. Extras include a cash wine bar and prize giveaway tickets for purchase.

Sunday, January 26:
Winter Guests Concert Series
10 Harbor Blvd.
Destin
All winter guests and locals are invited to enjoy a free concert by Flash Flood from 2-4 p.m. on the HarborWalk Village Main Stage!

Sunday Brunch at Crab Island Cantina
2 Harbor Blvd. #100
Destin
Enjoy an awesome Sunday Brunch with one of the best views on the Destin Harbor. Drink bottomless Margaritas, Bloody Marys and Mimosas from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. for $12 with the purchase of an entrée.

Sunday Brunch at Harry T’s
46 Harbor Blvd.
Destin
Come out to Harry T’s for a delicious Sunday Brunch on the Destin Harbor. Brunch items are served with fresh fruit, a fresh bakery basket and your choice of fried potato hash browns or cheese grits. Bottomless champagne with entrée purchase from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“So You Think You’re Funny?” at Crab Island Cantina
Crab Island Cantina
2 Harbor Blvd. #100
Destin
Crab Island Cantina on the Destin Harbor hosts a comedy competition every Sunday beginning at 6 p.m. with sign up at 5 p.m. Sixteen weeks of competition with weekly winners to compete for the grand prize of performing at the world famous Comedy Store on Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, California. The overall winner will receive two round-trip tickets and a three-day, two-night stay at Wyndham Resorts. For more information, please contact Ed Joseph at 321.230.0487.
www.crabislandcantina.com/events.html

1 comment:

  1. nice weekend entertainment, keep update this beautiful blog

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