Showing posts with label Concerts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Concerts. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Our Top Picks for June 25-27 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast


The Emerald Coast is full of summer entertainment with its weekly events taking place Thursday through Saturday, entailing concerts, fireworks, kids’ activities and more! Be sure to check weather.com or tune in to the Weather Channel for the latest updates on local weather conditions.



The Life’s A Beach crew wishes everyone a safe and beachy final weekend of June 2015! Enjoy!





Thursday, June 25, 2015:

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Presents: Tyn Tymes

4323 Commons Drive West

Destin

Time: 7 p.m.





At this week’s MKAF Concerts in the Village Summer Concert Series, Tyn Tymes—the South’s Favorite Party Band—will perform!



During this fantastic and energetic outdoor event, the featured band plays for a crowd spanning the grass that the Dugas Pavilion overlooks. The audience can bring their own food and drinks to enjoy, or they can purchase them on site. Also, be sure to bring lawn chairs or towels to sit on. Come ready for a night of upbeat tunes and a spectacular performance that you won’t forget!



The cost for this great event is $10 per adult and children under 12 get in for free. For more information, please visit MattieKellyArtsFoundation.org or call 850.650.2226.



Red, White and Blue Celebration

HarborWalk Village

10 Harbor Boulevard

Destin

Time: 7 p.m.



The Red, White and Blue Celebration is a weekly honoring of a local hero. The celebrations highlight the efforts of people who go above and beyond to better their community. Enjoy live entertainment, kids’ crafts, face painting and a vintage WWII aircraft flyover. The evening is topped off by a spectacular fireworks display over Destin Harbor at 9 p.m.



Friday, June 26, 2015:

Concerts at the Landing, featuring Jacob Mohr Band

The FWB Landing

139 Brooks Street

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 6-8 p.m.





This weekly event, that has been going on since May 1, is coming to an end next week. Be sure to catch the final two concert performances this week and next week in Downtown Fort Walton Beach. Bring a lawn chair and a cooler, and sit back and relax in the company of great tunes!



Saturday, June 27, 2015:

Rock the Docks LIVE

HarborWalk Village

10 Harbor Boulevard

Destin

Time: 7 p.m.



Every Saturday night throughout the summer, come on out for free concerts on the HarborWalk Village stage! All concerts are open to the public. For more information, please call 850.424.0600.

Monday, June 8, 2015

Our Top Picks for June 11-13 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast


This weekend on the Emerald Coast will be complete with the usual outdoor events like concerts and fireworks, along with a farmers’ market and a creative workshop! Be sure to check weather.com or tune in to the Weather Channel for the latest updates on local weather conditions.

The Life’s A Beach crew wishes everyone a safe and beachy weekend! Enjoy!


Thursday, June 11, 2015:
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Presents: The Maxx
4323 Commons Drive West
Destin
Time: 7 p.m.


At this week’s MKAF Concerts in the Village Summer Concert Series performance, The Maxx will display energetic choreography and eclectic sound with Classic Oldies and Today’s Pop Music!

During this fantastic and energetic outdoor event, a band plays for a crowd spanning the grass that the Dugas Pavilion overlooks. The audience can bring their own food and drinks to enjoy, or they can purchase them on site. Also, be sure to bring lawn chairs or towels to sit on. Come ready for a night of upbeat tunes and a spectacular performance that you won’t forget!

The cost for this great event is $10 per adult and children under 12 get in for free. For more information, please visit MattieKellyArtsFoundation.org or call 850.650.2226.

Red, White and Blue Celebration
HarborWalk Village
10 Harbor Boulevard
Destin
Time: 7 p.m.

The Red, White, and Blue Celebration is a weekly honoring of a local hero. The celebrations highlight the efforts of people who go above and beyond to better their community. Enjoy live entertainment, kids’ crafts, face painting and a vintage WWII aircraft flyover. The evening is topped off by a spectacular fireworks display over Destin Harbor. The celebration begins at 7 p.m. with fireworks at 9 p.m. To nominate a hero, please visit: emeraldgrande.com.

Friday, June 12, 2015:
Free Concerts at The Landing, featuring Forrest Williams Band
The Landing
139 Brooks Street
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 6-8 p.m.


Saturday, June 13, 2015:
Rock the Docks LIVE
HarborWalk Village
10 Harbor Boulevard
Destin
Time: 7 p.m.

Every Saturday night throughout the summer, come on out for free concerts on the HarborWalk Village stage! All concerts are open to the public. For more information, please call 850.424.0600.

Downtown FWB Farmers’ Market
Held in the parking lot at DeFrance Antiques
230 Eglin Parkway
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 8 a.m. – noon

The Downtown FWB Farmers’ Market will be open the second Saturday of every month, starting in March and going through October. An array of vendors set up with many different locally grown and handmade items such as fresh, farm produce and fruit, including Asian pears, local honey, grass-fed beef, baked goods, fresh eggs, jams, jellies, handmade soaps and scrubs, and so much more! Feel free to stroll through the streets of Downtown Fort Walton Beach after the Farmers’ Market and check out our local flavor and southern hospitality. Our community offers many unique boutiques, restaurants and bars perfect for a Saturday afternoon!

Sculpting Life in Clay Workshop at ADSO
The Art Center
17 First Street
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The Arts and Design Society offers an opportunity to sculpt from life in clay on in the Art Center studios.  Participants will create maquette-size clay sculptures of a live model. There will be no instructor. Cost for the workshop is $25, members; $35, non-members + live model fee (plus tips). The amount will depend on the number of participants. Clay and firing are included.

Advance sign up is requested. To register, please call 850.244.1271 during office hours (Tuesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.). To learn more, please visit the ADSO website at artsdesignsociety.org.

Friday, March 27, 2015

Our Top Picks for March 27-29 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

Sprinkled along our gorgeous Emerald Coast this weekend are events like the Annual FWB Beer Festival, Spring Break Concert Series, the Annual Easter Extravaganzoo 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.

The Life's A Beach crew wishes everyone a beachy, SPRING weekend! Enjoy!


Friday, March 27, 2015:
3/27-3/29
Mary Poppins Musical
Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium
107 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Mary Poppins: A Musical is based on stories by P.L. Travers & the Disney film Mary Poppins. Directed by Jean Starkey. Curtains open at 7:30 p.m. nightly, and at 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. Tickets are $20; students pay $10 at the door. This tells the story of the world’s most beloved nanny, who brings enchantment and excitement with her everywhere she goes as she becomes a most unusual nanny to Jane and Michael. For more information, visit stagecraftersfwb.com.

Saturday, March 28, 2015:
Knitting Class at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida
115 Westview Avenue, Valparaiso
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Learn the fun and useful craft of knitting at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida during a Heritage Alive! Craft Class with instructor Carol Burkhard. Learn basic stitches and begin a project of your choice. Bring your own yarn and size 8 circular needles. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $20 or $15 for Museum members. Please call 850.678.2615.

ADSO’s First Ever Starving Artists Sale
Arts & Design Society
17 First Street SE, Fort Walton Beach
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
ADSO artists will be selling their art and/or new or gently used artist's materials or books that they no longer need. The sale will be indoors—inside the gallery and studios. This is a great opportunity to buy art and art supplies! This may include jewelry, ceramics, paintings, or whatever art the multi-talented group produces. For further information, visit artsdesignsociety.org, or call the office, Tuesday-Friday, noon - 4 p.m., 850.244.1271.


2nd Annual Easter Extravaganzoo
Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge Zoo
5262 Deer Springs Road, Crestview
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Celebrate the season and enjoy a spring day of fun with arts and crafts, flower planting, a meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny and more! Guests will be able to decorate eggs for some of their favorite zoo animals, and there will also be Easter egg hunts at 11 a.m. (ages 8-12), 11:15 a.m. (ages 0-3) and 11:40 a.m. (ages 4-7). Admission: $8 for adults, $5 for children and free for guests ages 2 and under. For more information, please call 850.682.3949.


Fort Walton Beach Beer Festival
FWB Wine World in Uptown Station
99 Eglin Parkway, Fort Walton Beach
Time: 1-4 p.m.

Spring Break Concert Series
HarborWalk Village
10 Harbor Boulevard, Destin
Time: 7 p.m.
Come rock the docks during this free concert series on the HarborWalk Village stage! This event is free and open to the public. The Gable Bradley Band will perform from 7-9 p.m.

Sunday, March 29, 2015:
SunQuest Cruises SOLARIS Kicks Off Spring With Crawfish Cruise
SunQuest Cruises
Sundestin Golf & Beach Resort/Baytowne Marina
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway, Miramar Beach
Time: Boarding begins at 12:45 p.m., cruise is from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Enjoy Cruise & Blues, Bugs & Brews on SunQuest Cruises SOLARIS’ 2nd Annual Crawfish Cruise. Guests will indulge in a spread fit for a Cajun King (or queen) as the SOLARIS chefs serve freshly boiled, perfectly seasoned crawfish while cruising the beautiful waters and listening to live blues music by Cadillac Willy. The SOLARIS Crawfish Cruise is $45/per person, including a choice of crawfish, shrimp or jambalaya, live music and a three-hour cruise. Cost is $25 for kids 10 and under to purchase a hot dog and chips. Reservations required online at SunQuestCruises.com or call 850.650.2519.


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.

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Our Top Picks for January 8-11 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

HAPPY NEW YEAR! To kick off the second weekend of the year following the holidays, the local area is hosting events ranging from a story hour to a concert series. Be sure to check weather.com or tune in to the Weather Channel for the latest updates on local weather conditions. Stay warm!

The Life’s A Beach crew wishes everyone a beachy weekend! Enjoy!


Thursday, January 8:
Story Hour at Starbucks at HarborWalk Village
HarborWalk Village Starbucks
10 Harbor Boulevard
Destin
Time: 3:30 p.m.
The first week after the long holiday break is likely the most challenging to muster up the energy to get out and do something outside of work or home. With that said, why not attend a laidback event that both you and the kids can enjoy? Every Thursday, Starbucks at HarborWalk Village will host "StoryHour @ Starbucks." There will be hot chocolate available for the kids and all parents receive 20 percent off their purchase!

Friday, January 9:
Free, Lunchtime History Lecture: 100 Years Young – Okaloosa County, Florida
Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida
115 Westview Avenue
Valparaiso
Time: noon – 1 p.m.
January kicks off a yearlong celebration of Okaloosa County history at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida, as we celebrate its Centennial in 2015. Join us for a special presentation, “100 Years Young – Okaloosa County, Florida” by historian Hank Klein, during History Sandwiched-In, a free lunchtime lecture. Klein will explain the evolution of territories and state, and how Okaloosa became a county in 1915. Bring a sandwich and take your lunch break at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida for History Sandwiched-In, an informal lunchtime education program. This lecture is free and open to the public. However, space is limited. Please call 850.678.2615 to reserve a seat.

Saturday, January 10:
Branson Show Camp, Featuring Barbara Fairchild & Roy Morris
Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium
107 Miracle Strip Parkway
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 7 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday
Dollar Days at DeFrance Indoor Flea Market
230 Eglin Parkway SE
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 10 a.m.
Each and every booth in our 13,000-square-foot store will have a limited quantity of items for only $1. Dollar Days is a two-day event with more items added on the second day. We will also have outside vendors with a wide variety of merchandise on Saturday, January 10, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Anything from furniture to handmade baskets and many other items. Visit DeFranceAntiques.com for more information.

Sunday, January 11:
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 concert!