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.
