It’s
here again—the weekend! And better yet, it’s Mardi Gras weekend! Get out and
enjoy this festive purple, green and gold event by taking part in one (or all!)
of the many Mardi Gras parades and happenings over the weekend. Temperatures
are reported by www.weather.com to be in the mid-60s for the
high and mid-50s for the low, with a chance of rain Friday through Sunday. Don’t
let the slight chance of rain hold you back from enjoying yourself!
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| Life's A Beach Mardi Gras float from 2012. |
As
always, have a BEACHY weekend!
Friday,
February 28, 2014:
Mardi
Gras Pub Crawl with Destin Nights
HarborWalk Village at the Emerald Grande
10 Harbor Blvd.
Destin
Don your best
Mardi Gras outfit and join the Destin Nights for another exciting pub crawl!
Purchase an armband to support a local charity and receive drink and food
specials at each stop. Visit the Mardi Gras Pub Crawl with Destin Nights
Facebook page for more information. https://www.facebook.com/events/485493214892864/?fref=ts
Cello Recital – Featuring NFSO
Cellist Boyan Bonev
Mattie
Kelly Arts Center
100
College Blvd.
Niceville
Cellist,
Boyan Bonev, from the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra performs a recital
at 7:30 p.m. Donations accepted at the door to support the NFSO. For
information, contact the NWF State College Fine & Performing Arts Division
office at 850.729.5382. www.MattieKellyArtsCenter.org.
Saturday, March 1, 2014:
ADSO Window Gallery Display, Month of March 2014
– Pat Federinko
Art Center
17 First Street,
SE
Fort Walton Beach
To showcase the
work of local artists, the Arts and Design Society presents a month-long
exhibit in their studio windows, facing First Street in Fort Walton Beach. In
March, on display is the art of Pat Federinko. Pat works with paint, pottery
and glass. The window art is available for viewing 24/7, while office and
gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday – Friday, and the gallery (which is
free to the public) is additionally open 1-4 p.m. Saturday.
Snake Day
Downtown
Fort Walton Beach (in front of the FWB Landing)
139
Brooks Street
Fort
Walton Beach
Experience
exciting encounters with live animals from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Southern Resorts Garage Sale to
Benefit Ronald McDonald House
RE/MAX
Southern Office
34894
Emerald Coast Pkwy.
Destin
The
garage sale, which will take place from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m., will feature high-end
office furniture and décor, like-new clothing and other odds and ends donated
by Southern employees. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to
the Ronald McDonald House. The event will take place at the old RE/MAX Southern
office located at 34894 Emerald Coast Parkway in Destin.
Campfires and Safety
Topsail
Hill Preserve State Park
7525 W.
Scenic Hwy. 30A
Santa
Rosa Beach
Topsail
Hill Preserve invites you to learn about campfires. This all-ages program will
take place outside around the campfire ring at the amphitheater. You will learn
safety, cooking techniques and a host of other useful ideas. Park entry fee is
$6 per vehicle. Park staff will direct you to the clubhouse parking lot upon
arrival.
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. – 2 a.m., dance to
Bachata, Merenque, Salsa, Reggaeton and top 40. Drink specials all night.
HarborWalk Village 6th
Annual Mardi Gras Parade
HarborWalk
Village
10
Harbor Blvd.
Destin
Enjoy
sparkly floats, colorful costumes, street performers and float riders tossing
handfuls of beads! Stay and enjoy live music on the Main Stage, following the
parade. Proceeds from the entry fees and donations will benefit a local charity.
Parade begins at 2 p.m.
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| View of HarborWalk Village and Norriego Point. |
Fourth Annual Eglin AFA Fisher
House 5K
Fisher
House of the Emerald Coast
P.O. Box
2007
350
Boatner Rd.
Eglin
AFB
The
Eglin AFA Fisher House 5K is a 5K Race and Kids’ Fun Run, benefitting the
Fisher House of the Emerald Coast and presented in partnership with the Team
Eglin Top Three Association. The Fisher House provides a home away from home
for families of sick or wounded military personnel, veterans and their
families. No one ever pays a cent to stay at the Fisher House. Each year,
Fisher House of the Emerald Coast serves nearly 400 guests. If interested in a
sponsorship, please contact Eddie McAllister at EglinAFA@gmail.com. For more information,
call 850.218.8817.
Home School Fridays and Hands-On
History Saturdays
Heritage
Museum of Northwest Florida
115
Westview Ave.
Valparaiso
March 1
marks the next Hands-On History Saturday and March 7 will be the next Home
School Friday. The month of March features “Can you ‘Dig It?’ ” During these
classes, questions such as “What is an archaeologist?” and “What is the process
for unearthing and recording historical objects?” will be answered and
explained. Participants will discover important vocabulary terms related to
archaeology. You will also get to work together with the teachers with digging,
investigating, observing, and collecting and recording data. This hands-on
learning experience is one-of-a-kind, so come on out and explore! Space is
limited. Please pre-register by calling 850.678.2615.
Sunday, March 2, 2014:
Children’s Advocacy Kieran May
Memorial Golf Tournament
Kelly
Plantation Golf Club
307
Kelly Plantation Dr.
Destin
The
Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) is hosting their annual
Children’s Advocacy Kieran May Memorial Golf Tournament March 2 with a noon tee
time at Kelly Plantation. This important fundraising event benefits children by
providing services to help identify, treat and support them in abusive
situations. ECCAC’s Night of a Thousand Stars Gala will take place on the eve
of the golf tournament, Saturday March 1 at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Resort
at 6 p.m. The golf tournament is $400 per person, which includes two tickets to
the Gala. Please call 850.833.9237 ext. 222 to make reservations. For more information, visit www.ECCAC.org.
Mardi Gras Dog Parade
Village
of Baytowne Wharf
9300
Hwy. 98 W
Destin
Join
Sandestin for the 11th Annual Mardi Gras Dog Parade! The streets
will be filled with costumed dogs and their humans throwing a myriad of throws,
beads and parade favors. Themed convertibles, small floats (pulled by masters),
golf carts, bicycles and decorated wagons will be everywhere with Mardi Gras
music filling the air. The Mardi Gras Dog Parade is one of the premier canine
events on the Emerald Coast with members of the four-pawed community coming far
and wide to participate. For more information, visit www.Sandestin.com/Events.
Sunday Brunch at Crab Island
Cantina
Crab
Island Cantina
2 Harbor
Blvd. #100
Destin
Enjoy an
awesome Sunday Brunch with one of the best views of the Destin Harbor. Drink
bottomless Margaritas, Bloody Marys and Mimosas from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. with the
purchase of an entrée. View the menu online. www.CrabIslandCantina.com/Events.html
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| Crab Island Cantina on Destin Harbor. |
“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.
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.
http://www.harryts.com/brunch.html
