Thursday, March 12, 2015

Our Top Picks for March 13-15 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

There are quite a few fantastic events happening this weekend on the Emerald Coast! Since we can’t highlight them all, please visit these links to learn about some that are not included in this post.

Throughout the next month or so, Spring Break continues to be in full swing, and we welcome all of our happy visitors! Along the Emerald Coast this weekend will bring events like the 9th Annual Children in Crisis Charity Golf Classic, the 7th Annual Irish Street Festival and Grog March, ARTwalk on the Harbor and so much more! Be sure to check weather.com or tune in to the Weather Channel for the latest updates on local weather conditions.

 

 wishes everyone a beachy weekend! Enjoy!



Friday, March 13, 2015:
9th Annual Children in Crisis Charity Golf Classic
Children in Crisis, Inc.
1000 Luke’s Way
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 11 a.m.


Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents Northwest Florida Debut of “Art,” Tony Award-Winning Comedy, March 13-15
Market Shops
9375 U.S. Highway 98
Miramar Beach
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC), a not-for-profit professional theater company based in Miramar Beach, Florida, continues its 2015 season by staging the Northwest Florida debut of “Art,” a comedy by French playwright Yasmina Reza.

Directed by ECTC artistic producer Nathanael Fisher, “Art” will be staged at 7:30 p.m. in suite 15 at the Market Shops, located at 9375 U.S. Highway 98, near the entrance to Sandestin and Hilton resorts in Miramar Beach.

The performance begins with an art gallery preview, featuring local Northwest Florida, including Andy Saczynski, Mary Hong, Velia Lala, Lori Drew and others prior to each show starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. Due to language, the play is recommended for adult audiences. Seats are limited, and advance purchase is recommended. To purchase tickets, visit EmeraldCoastTheatre.org or call 850.687.1637.

Saturday, March 14, 2015:
7th Annual Irish Street Festival & Grog March
HarborWalk Village
10 Harbor Boulevard
Destin
Come on out to this festive, annual event held on the beautiful, Destin Harbor! The fun kicks off at noon with a street festival, live music and games. This part of the event will feature the Irish Dance Studio, the Emerald Coast Community Band, the Emerald Coast Pipe & Drum and Joe Ashcraft Bagpiper.

At 5 p.m., the Grog March Pub Crawl begins as patrons “Sham-Rock” their way throughout HarborWalk Village. The Pub Crawl is $10 per person with proceeds benefitting Food For Thought. Bring a plastic jar of peanut butter or jelly and receive $5 off your Grog March pass. At 6 p.m., there will be a live concert performance by Continuum, along with free Irish whiskey and green beer tasting!

For more information or to purchase tickets for this event, please visit HarborWalk Village’s Facebook page.


Snake Day
Emerald Coast Science Center
31 SW Memorial Parkway
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Experience live encounters with the science center’s reptile friends, as well as snake games and crafts, reptile face painting and more. For more information, please call 850.664.1261 or visit ECScience.org.

Lucky Leprechaun 5K/10K Run/Walk
The Fort Walton Beach Landing
139 Brooks Street
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 8 a.m.


Sunday, March 15, 2015:
ARTwalk on the Harbor
HarborWalk Village
10 Harbor Boulevard
Destin
Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
HarborWalk Village transforms into a mini art district with dozens of artists showcasing their vibrant, engaging and creative artwork, ranging from traditional to contemporary art, jewelry, paintings and more! For more information, please contact 850.424.0600.

March at the Post
American Legion Post 296
311 Main Street
Destin
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Help us to help our veterans. There will be food and cocktails available, along with lots of fun and entertainment. All events are open to the public.

Some Sunday Brunch spots in and around Destin:
Crab Island Cantina, Destin Harbor CrabIslandCantina.com
Harry T’s, Destin Harbor HarryTs.com
Angler’s Beachside Grill, Okaloosa Island Boardwalk AnglersGrill.com
McGuire’s Irish Pub, Destin McGuiresIrishPub.com

March-April, 2015
2015 HarborWalk Marina 18th Annual Cobia Tournament

The tournament takes place at HarborWalk Marina, located on the Destin Harbor, just minutes away from the intracoastal waterway and the Gulf of Mexico. The tournament ends April 30 at 8 p.m. All events are free and open to the public.

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