Showing posts with label American Legion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label American Legion. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Our Top Picks for February 21-22 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

With Spring Break officially less than two weeks away, the Emerald Coast is getting ready for the warm season that we all look forward to! This weekend, put on your dancing shoes for the Island Dance party on Okaloosa Island, get creative with a knitting class at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida, or sip on a frozen margarita with extra salt in honor of National Margarita Day on Sunday—there’s always some fun to be had on the coast! Be sure to check weather.com or tune in to the Weather Channel for the latest updates on local weather conditions.

Thecrew wishes everyone a beachy weekend! Enjoy!


Saturday, February 21, 2015:
Island Dance Party on Okaloosa Island
Emerald Coast Convention Center
1250 Miracle Strip Parkway
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 6 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Dance and Party to Classic Rock! This event will benefit the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. The cost is $10 per person. Buy 4 tickets and get 1 free. More than 2,000 people attended the last three dance parties!


For more information, please visit IslandDanceParty.com.

Poppy's Seafood Factory Presents Western Gunfighters Murder Mystery Dinner
Poppy's Seafood Factory
138 Fisherman's Cove
Destin
Time: 6-9 p.m.



Knitting Class
Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida
115 Westview Avenue
Valparaiso
Time: 9-11 a.m.


Warm up when you learn to knit this winter with Carol Burkhard. She will teach students the craft of knitting by using basic stitches to begin a project of your choice. Please bring your own yarn and size 8 circular needles. The fee is $20/$15 for museum members.

Sunday, February 22, 2015:
Today is National Margarita Day! Enjoy one of these great beverages frozen or on the rocks at an area restaurant overlooking the water. Sounds like paradise to us!

Winter Guest Concert Series
Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village
10 Harbor Boulevard
Destin
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Shake off the chills of winter with free, live music on HarborWalk Village’s main stage. All winter guests and locals are invited to enjoy an inspirational and upbeat concert!

Fish Fry at the American Legion Post 296
American Legion Post 296
311 Main Street
Destin 
Time: Jabbo 4-7 p.m./ Cajun Ray’s Fish Fry 3-6 p.m.


This event is open to the public. The cost is $7. Please come out and help support our veterans. Visit AmericanLegionDestin.com to learn more.

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

Monday, May 20, 2013

Celebrate Memorial day on THE Emerald Coast





Memorial Day is celebrated every year on the final Monday of May and is a day of remembering the men and women who have bravely served in the United States Armed Forces. Here on THE Emerald Coast Memorial Day also marks the start of the summer vacation season and there is no shortage of celebrations planned for you this weekend.


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Memorial Day Concert Celebration at Harborwalk Village.
Kick off summer with a bang at Harborwalk Village! Free concerts, kids activities, street performers, and a FIREWORKS finale at 9pm over the Destin Harbor on Sunday night.

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Memorial Day Concerts at Baytowne Marina.
Come kick off your summer at Sandestin for Memorial Day Weekend. Live music begins on Friday and lasts all weekend long. Enjoy bands on the Events Plaza each night. Children’s activities will be featured in the Events Plaza on Sunday night, and then we will light up the sky above the lagoon with a patriotic fireworks show at 9:15 p.m. On Monday, the Village will host a Memorial Day program right before sunset, presented by Sandestin veterans.


24-27 Memorial Day Sale at Silver Sand Premium Outlets
Memorial Day Weekend Sale.
Don't miss the annual Memorial Day Weekend Sale. Enjoy extra discounts on top of already low outlet prices. View a sample of in-store promotions below.


27 The American Legion will hold a memorial service honoring fallen soldiers. Ceremony will be held at the Destin Cemetery at 11 am. 

For more information pick up a copy of LIfe's A Beach, THE Visitor's Guide to THE Emerald Coast! 
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