Showing posts with label Mother's Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mother's Day. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Our Top Picks for May 9-11 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

This weekend it’s all about MOM! Treat the special lady in your life to one of the events listed below for a Mother's Day that she will never forget! For current weather updates for events held outdoors, be sure to check weather.com or tune in via television to The Weather Channel.

The Life’s A Beach crew wishes everyone a very safe and BEACHY weekend! 
Happy Mother's Day!

Friday, May 9, 2014:
Concerts at the Landing – Boukou Groove
The Landing
139 Brooks Street
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Bring a lawn chair, picnic and your friends out to this musical event on Friday evening. Boukou Groove will put on a show stopping performance for all to enjoy. For more information, please visit www.1021thewave.com.


26th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival
May 9-11
Grand Boulevard
600 Grand Blvd. Ste. 203
Destin
During every Mother’s Day weekend for the past 26 years, art is celebrated in South Walton with ArtsQuest, a fine arts festival produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA). This special tradition scheduled for May 9-11 in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, brings mothers and daughters together to experience nearly 200 national and local artists, live music and kids’ activities. This year during the festival week, local galleries will participate in Gallery Nights Monday through Thursday, offering special parties, showings and events in the spirit of ArtsQuest. This tour of special gallery events is open to the public. For a complete list of participating galleries, visit www.ArtsQuestFlorida.com.

Saturday, May 10, 2014:
“Summer’s Coming” Car Show
Shalimar Elementary School
1350 Joe Martin Circle
Shalimar
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
This event is centered on delicious food, great music and People’s Choice voting for the best cars! The cost is $20 to pre-register and $25 to register at the show. Business sponsors are also needed for $50. All proceeds benefit Shalimar Student Programs. Please call 850.833.4339 for more information.

All About Mom Market
The Landing
139 Brooks Street
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The 1st Annual Mother’s Day celebration is focused on the ladies. This free event will be a day to bring Mom out for a stroll in the park, shopping and maybe even a relaxing spa day! Bella Day Spa will be in the gazebo, offering nail, hair and makeup services at your convenience. This event is hosted by Gulf Coast Celebrations. For more information, contact FloridaPanhandleMarkets@gmail.com.


“Mother’s Day Victorian Tea” at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida
Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida
115 Westview Avenue
Valparaiso
Time: 2 p.m.
Men, women and children are invited to honor their Mothers in a unique and special way at the “Mother’s Day Victorian Tea”. Enjoy light refreshments, a variety of teas and a fun history program with tea etiquette and traditions associated with “Tea Time”. The cost is $18 per person or $15 per person for Museum Members. Reservations are required. Please call 850.678.2615.

5th Annual Crawfish Boil, “Kickin’ the Tail out of Crime”
Uptown Station
Eglin Parkway
Fort Walton Beach
Time:  11 a.m.
Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers will host its 5th Annual Crawfish Boil, “Kickin’ the Tail out of Crime” on Saturday, May 10 at Uptown Station, beginning at 11 a.m.


Bravo Beat 5K Walk/Run
The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway
Destin
Lace up your shoes and run for the arts on May 10 in Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s 4th Annual Bravo! Beat 5K run/walk. There will be post-event food, beer and entertainment. The award ceremony will be hosted by Aimee Schaffer. All proceeds benefit Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s musical and educational initiatives throughout the community and its Arts in Medicine collaboration with Sacred Heart Hospital. The cost is $30 per person. To register online, visit www.SinfoniaGulfCoast.org. For more information, please call 850.269.7229.


Sunday, May 11, 2014:
Share Mother’s Day at Beach Walk Café
Beach Walk Henderson Park
2700 Scenic Highway 98
Destin
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Celebrate the special woman in your life this Mother’s Day at Beach Walk Café. Browse their menu ahead of time and make your reservations today! www.BeachWalkCafe.com.


Mother’s Day Lunch Cruise on the SOLARIS Yacht
SunQuest Cruises
Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort/Baytowne Marina
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway
Miramar Beach
Time: 1-3 p.m.

Show your Mom how special she is to you with an experience she will never forget onboard the SOLARIS! Embark on the 125-foot SOLARIS Yacht in Sandestin for a day of cruising and coastal cuisines. After taking in the fresh breezes on the open-air sky deck and cruising the local waters, indulge in a three-course, chef-prepared meal that begins with freshly baked Artisan rolls with garlic and herbs, infused with oil. Your cruise continues with a delectable three-course meal and dessert. Reservations are required online at www.SunQuestCruises.com or by calling 850.650.2519.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

What Are You Doing This Weekend? May 11-13

What’s happening on the Emerald Coast this weekend?

Happy Mother’s Day weekend! It’s going to be a big weekend here on the Emerald Coast with a little something for everybody! Take in an art show or two, get a new wardrobe at a great price, help the community, enjoy fabulous wine and great atmosphere as you paint with your mom, play a little poker, take in an awesome concert and more!!! This weekend is brimming with options for those who love to get out there and experience the Emerald Coast lifestyle. Browse through the list of amazing events taking place right here along our beautiful shoreline this weekend!


Multi-Day Events

24thAnnual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival featuring 130 international artists exhibiting over a dozen mediums will fill downtown Seaside, FL for two and a half days, (May 11-13) along with great live music, artist workshops, KidZone and fabulous food & beverage options. 
 
Talk about an event the ladies won’t want to miss! The Women’s Resale Clothing Event features over 4,800 square feet of brand name fashions, with all items being only $2. No men, no children, CASH ONLY. Event will be held Friday, May 11 from 3-7 p.m. and Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. $5 entrance fee applies both days. Proceeds of this event will benefit Head Start.



 
Friday, May 11

Treat your mom (and yourself) to the Mother’s Day Paint and Wine Party at Chautauqua Vineyards and Winery in Defuniak Springs from 5-8:30 p.m. Spend a fun-filled evening painting with your mother. Don’t miss out on the door prizes!




Saturday, May 12

Billy Bowlegs Poker Run sponsored by the American Business Women’s Association is now open to all types of vehicles, (boats, jet skis, motorcycles, automobiles, bicycles, etc.) The event will feature food, live entertainment, grand prizes for the top three hands, and lots of door prizes. All proceeds go into the scholarship fund for local high school seniors.

The Shelter House Princess and Pirate Ball will be held at Linkside Conference Center in Sandestin from 5-8 p.m. Your entire family is invited to wear their best princess and pirate costumes for an evening of dinner, dancing, treasure hunts, character pictures and more. Advance tickets may be purchased online.

Come spend a free day at the beautiful Henderson Beach State Park for the 5th Annual Family Fun Arts Fest hosted by the Okaloosa Arts Alliance from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Finish your Mother's Day shopping with the many arts and crafts vendors, get something to eat & drink while enjoying performances by local artists like Act4Murder, have fun doing multiple free family activities, and bid on fantastic silent auction items.

The Norriego Point Sea Oat Planting Event will be held at Norriego Point in Destin beginning at 8 a.m. Donations and volunteers are still needed for this public/private project to vegetate the new dune on Norriego Point.

The 20th Annual Letter Carriers Food Drive is the largest one-day food drive in the nation. Place your non-expired, non-perishable food items near your mailbox this Saturday and letter carriers from Fort Walton Beach, Shalimar, Mary Esther, Eglin AFB, Destin, Niceville, DeFuniak Springs and other post offices will pick them up for distribution to community food banks.

Rotolo’s Restaurant will be sponsoring a Blood Drive from 4-7 p.m. Free T-shirts will be provided to all donors! If you would like to make an appointment online visit NFBSDonor.org and use sponsor code W4212.

The 5K Run to Benefit JR Lifeguards starts at Beasley Park on Okaloosa Island at 5 p.m. T-shirt provided at registration and prizes awarded to the top runners. For more information about the run, visit Active.com. For more information on the JR Lifeguards program, visit OkaloosaBeachSafety.org.


Check out the 6th Ranger Training Battalion Open House with demonstrations at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. featuring snake and reptile shows, ranger squad demonstrations, parachute demo and spot jumps, down pilot/hoist demonstrations, and combative demonstrations. All proceeds benefit Gator Activity Fund and Emerald Coast Fisher House.






Sunday, May 13 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

Darius Rucker Headlines at the ANNIKA & Friends Concert at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin beginning at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the concert and from ANNIKA & Friends at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort will go to the ANNIKA Foundation, to help kids in Northwest Florida live better lives through fitness, nutrition, and life skills.








Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! Have a beautiful and beachy weekend!



            -The Life’s A Beach crew