Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Our Top Picks for April 16-19 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

If you are fond of wine, live music, fashion or pirate invasions, then this weekend’s events on the Emerald Coast will have no problem keeping a smile on your face! Be sure to check weather.com or tune in to the Weather Channel for the latest updates on local weather conditions.

The  crew wishes everyone a safe and beachy weekend! Enjoy!

Thursday, April 16 – Sunday, April 19:
29th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival
Village of Baytowne Wharf
The Sandestin Wine Festival brings an opportunity for discovery. Four days of unique events open up a wide range of experiences like wine dinners with celebrity chefs, preview events throughout the year and wine tastings that showcase hundreds of wines.

Event Schedule:
4/16: Official Kick-Off Party at Rum Runners in Sandestin and Wine Dinner at Marlin Grill
4/17: Champagne & Seafood Voyage onboard Sunquest Cruises – Solaris and Grand Wine Tasting
4/18: Mind. Body. Beach. and Grand Wine Tasting
4/19: Brunch on the Bay at Marina Bar & Grill at Sandestin

Tickets are available at sd.xorbia.com. For more information, visit SandestinWineFestival.com.

Friday, April 17, 2015:
Sandestin Wine Festival Kick-Off Seafood & Champagne Cruise
SunQuest Cruises
Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort/Baytowne Marina
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway
Miramar Beach
Celebrate the kick-off of the highly anticipated Sandestin Wine Festival on a luxurious 125-foot yacht that cruises the open waters while indulging in fresh, local seafood and premium champagnes. The SOLARIS chefs are featuring an elaborate four-course, Gulf Coast seafood menu, each paired with premium champagnes. Patrons will embark on an unforgettable day that begins with a Dockside Reception at noon with hors d’oeuvres and sparkling bubbly. It’s smooth sailing for the rest of the afternoon as guests enjoy all three decks of the SOLARIS yacht, including the open-air sky deck, and three additional coastal cuisine courses and champagne. Reservations required online at SunQuestCruises.com or by calling 850.650.2519.

The Mulligans in Concert
Ramada Plaza Beach Resort
1500 Miracle Strip Parkway
Fort Walton Beach


Saturday, April 18, 2015:
Pirate Day at the Emerald Coast Science Center
31 Memorial Parkway
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Come join the science center for sea monster dissections, navigation and pirate and sea crafts. Come dressed as your favorite pirate. You can even visit the William Augustus Bowles Mobile Pirate Museum, which will be present for the event.

Spring Style Event at Silver Sands Premium Outlets
Silver Sands Premium Outlets
10562 Emerald Coast Parkway W., Suite 200
Miramar Beach
Shoppers are invited to enjoy this fun event that will feature a fashion show, food, Abrakadoodle art project for kids, Facetime PhotoBooth, prize drawings and more. The first 50 to check in at the event will also receive a free Premium Outlets signature shopping tote. The event will be held in the space to the left of Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, next to Rack Room Shoes.

Attendees will get to preview spring fashion trends at a fashion show hosted by guest bloggers Jami Ray of 30A Street Style and Jessica Fay of Lipstick, Heels & A Baby. These fashion trendsetters will bring their expertise to the event by exclusively styling looks for the fashion show and hosting the live event.  

Attendees can also enjoy a taste of Silver Sands Premium Outlets with delicious samples from an array of eateries at the center including Pino Gelato Café that will offer samples of Italian coffee, gelato and their famous Ferrari Flatbread Sandwich. The event is sponsored by Southern Vacation Rentals.

Bowlegs Pirate Invasion!
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
1010 Miracle Strip Parkway
Fort Walton Beach



Local Color Artists to Exhibit at Destin Library
Destin Library
150 Sibert Avenue
Destin
The Destin Library will host an art exhibit of the Local Color Artists Club through April 18. The exhibit will feature the works of local artists from the Destin/Fort Walton Beach/Niceville area. The fifteen-piece exhibit includes the works of:

Sue Tarkin
Bill Stephenson
Dr. Theresa McRee
Dennis Rosati
Amy Jo Rosati
Lynette Miesen
Helen Blair
Jackie Lynch
Gini Simpson
Marie Jackson
Tamara Lee Sturgeon
Lou Kaunzinger
Barbara Brook
Sue Peck Hamm
Priscilla Bonjour

Exhibit hours at the Destin Library’s Calhoun Room are:
            Monday                                   9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
            Wednesdays                          1-5 p.m.
            Tuesday/Thursday              9 a.m. – 8 pm.
            Friday                                       9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
            Saturday                                  9 a.m. – 1p.m.

For more information, please contact Amy Jo Rosati at ajrdjr112@cox.net.

Sunday, April 19, 2015:
ArtWalk on the Harbor
HarborWalk Village
10 Harbor Boulevard
Destin
Each month, HarborWalk Village transforms into a mini art district. Happening every third Sunday, dozens of artists come out to showcase their vibrant, engaging and creative artwork ranging from traditional to contemporary art, jewelry, paintings and more. You’ll find a mix of unique, handcrafted items from both emerging and established artists.

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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