Our Top Picks for July 2-4
Entertainment on the Emerald Coast
Throughout
the upcoming holiday weekend, the Emerald Coast is bustling with concerts, fireworks,
an annual BBQ competition 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 Fourth of July weekend! Enjoy!
Thursday, July 2, 2015:
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Presents: David Seering
4323 Commons Drive West
Destin
Time: 7 p.m., gates open at 6 p.m.
At this week’s MKAF Concerts in the Village Summer Concert
Series performance, David Seering—A Celebration of American Music will take the stage!
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 at 9 p.m.
Friday, July 3, 2015:
5th Annual Smoke on
the Coast
Destin Commons
4300 Legendary Drive
Destin
Time: 5 p.m. - until
Have a fun-filled
evening kicking off the Fourth of July holiday weekend at the 5th Annual Smoke
on the Coast BBQ and Fireworks Festival! Twenty area restaurants and BBQ
aficionados will light up their grills to prepare their best dishes. Starting
at 5 p.m., for $1 per sampling, people get to vote for People’s Choice winners
with proceeds benefiting Children in Crisis, Food For Thought and Building
Homes for Heroes.
Kids’ activities,
face painting, street performers and continuous live music, including DJ Mack,
The Wide Open and Heritage will keep the party going. The evening will end with
an Independence Day firework extravaganza.
Concerts at the Landing, featuring
Continuum
The Landing
139 Brooks Street
Downtown Fort Walton Beach
Time: 6-8 p.m.
This weekly event, that has been going on since May 1, is
coming to an end THIS week. Bring a lawn chair and a cooler, and sit back and
relax in the company of great tunes!
Downtown FWB Art Walk
139 Miracle Strip Parkway
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 6-8 p.m.
The Downtown FWB Art Walk takes place
on the first Friday of every month, beginning in March and ending in November.
It features local art across a variety of mediums. There is something for
everyone—rom an array of local art and jewelry to many other handmade
creations. Stroll the sidewalk, check out all of the fun and unique businesses,
listen to local music and be amazed by our local artists. It’s a great way to
support our local community and start off your Friday evening downtown!
Saturday, July 4, 2015:
4th of
July Extravaganza on the Harbor
HarborWalk Village
10 Harbor Boulevard
Destin
Time: 5:30-10 p.m.
Let freedom, ring, rock and roll with a charming trio—the Victory Belles! Revive WWII classics in throwback, tailored dresses, coiffed curls, red lipstick and vintage charm at 5:30 p.m. on the main stage. The patriotic salute continues with authentic American Honky Tonk by The Modern Eldorados at 7 p.m., blending rockabilly with traditional country music. The band pays tribute to the essence of Ray Price, Webb Pierce, Hank Williams and Carl Perkins.
Grab a good seat because the celebration ends with a bang. Fireworks will glitter in the sky at 9 p.m. over the Destin Harbor!
