Life’s A Beach plans to create a blog post
every Friday, featuring the different entertainment and happenings occurring in
the area over the weekend. We hope you find these posts helpful and that you
check back in every week to see what’s new!
Have a beachy weekend!
Friday, January
24:
Save Our Cats and Kittens Annual Members Dinner Meeting
1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy. SE
Fort Walton Beach
The Annual
SOCKS dinner meeting is being held at the Ramada Plaza Beach Resort Ambassador
Room. Registration and Social Hour starts at 6 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7
p.m. The guest speaker is to be announced. Tickets are $25 and are available
online via www.SaveOurCatsandKittens.com, at the Thrift Store and Shelter at
498 Carmel Dr. in Fort Walton Beach, or you can call Nancy S. at 850.865.6866
or email socks@saveourcatsandkittens.com. If you prefer to attend the meeting,
but not join in for dinner, there is a $5 attendance donation available.
Emerald Coast Parrot Head Club Monthly PHlocking
4201 Indian Bayou Trail
Destin
The Emerald Coast Parrot Head group will host their monthly
get together at Sago Sports Bar and Grill on the ground floor of the Palms of
Destin Resort from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
52nd Annual Antique Show and Sale
NWF Fairgrounds
Fort Walton Beach
Tickets are
currently available for the 52nd Annual Antique Show and Sale to be
held at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds Jan. 24-26, 2014. Purchase your
tickets for $4 each through Fisher House of the Emerald Coast and save $1 off
the regular admission. It’s a great gift for those who love antiques! In
addition, money from pre-sold tickets benefits the Fisher House and goes to
support military families undergoing medical crises. For more
information, including ticket purchasing, contact Kim Henderson at kim@fisherhouseemeraldcoast.org or call 850.259.4956.
The Bernstein Beat presented by Sinfonia
Destiny Worship Center
122 Poinciana Blvd.
Destin/Miramar Beach
Sinfonia Gulf Coast presents “The
Bernstein Beat” on Friday, January 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Destiny Worship Center in
Miramar Beach. The performance features Sinfonia’s full orchestra performing
several of Bernstein’s works, including the beloved “Symphonic Dances from West
Side Story.” Sinfonia concertmaster Mari Thomas will perform the regional
premiere of American composer Michael Daugherty’s violin concerto entitled “Fire
& Blood.” Jamie Bernstein, daughter of iconic composer-conductor Leonard
Bernstein, will host the evening. Tickets are $29.50-$42.50 and can be
purchased online or by calling the box office. For more information or to
purchase tickets, please visit www.SinfoniaGulfCoast.org or call 850.269.7129.
Saturday, January
25:
Antique, Furniture and Collectibles Auction at De’France
Indoor Flea Market & Antiques
230 Eglin Pkwy. SE
Fort Walton Beach
De’France
will have a consignment auction on Saturday, Jan. 25. The store has a wide
variety of furniture, antiques, vintage items and collectables. The auction
preview begins at 5 p.m. with the auction beginning at 6 p.m. De’France
Auctions #AB3311. Auctioneer: Holly Martin #AU4255. If you have any items that
you would like to consign, please contact Stacie Hoard at 850.314.7500.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Safety Class
USCG Station Destin
Destin
Destin’s 4th Superhero Bayou, Bay &
Back
1-Mile Kids Fun Run, 5K Run/Walk, 10K & Half
Marathon sponsored by Shoreline Church
Clement Taylor Park
131 Calhoun Ave.
Destin
This year's theme
is Superheroes, and everyone is encouraged to come in costume!
The 10K and Half
Marathon courses are USA Track & Field certified. While all courses are located alongside Destin waterways, the half marathon course yields breathtaking views
of the Choctawhatchee Bay, Destin Harbor and East Pass, as it leads you
through Destin, along a 4-mile undeveloped stretch of Okaloosa Island, and
back. The only requirement is that participants keep pace to meet the 3-hour
time limit. After the Award Ceremony, which will take place at the race site,
we are moving the Superhero Party over to Fudpucker’s on Okaloosa Island! Enjoy
a 50% discount for all Superheroes until 4 p.m. 1-Mile Fun Run participants receive $5 coupons for post-race
arcade tokens, redeemable during the Superhero Party at Fudpucker’s on Okaloosa
Island only on race day.
Race Times
7:30 a.m. - Half
Marathon begins
8:30 a.m. -
5K/10K begins
10:30 a.m. -
1-Mile Fun Run begins
10:45 a.m. -
Award Ceremony begins
Registration
The 1-Mile Fun
Run is $20 and is open to ages 12 and under. The 5K and 10K are $30 through
Jan. 24 and $35 on race day. The half marathon is $60 through Jan. 24, and $70
on race day. T-shirts are guaranteed for the first 500 registrants. Registration is available
at Clement Taylor Park from 6 - 8 a.m. for the 5K, 10K and Half Marathon,
and until 10 a.m. for the 1-Mile Kids Fun Run.
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| Photo courtesy of Destin's Bayou, Bay and Back Facebook Page |
Saturday Latin Night at Crab Island Cantina
Crab Island Cantina
2 Harbor Blvd. #100
Destin
Every Saturday Night is Latin Night with “DJ
Vasco.” From 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. dance to Bachata, Merenque, Salsa, Reggaeton and
top 40. Drink specials all night.
8th Annual Destin History and Fishing
Museum Gumbo Contest
Destin Community Center
101 Stahlman Ave.
Destin
Destin Community Center will host the event to
take place from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tickets, which include admission to the
museum, are $10 in advance and $12 on the day of. Individuals and restaurants
alike will offer tastings of their best Gumbo recipes, all with the chance to
proclaim theirs as The Best Gumbo in
Destin. In addition to the gumbo, up to 60 unique silent auction items will
be available, including artwork, vacation stays, jewelry, fishing trips, golf,
restaurant gift certificates, a Life’s A Beach gift basket, and more! Flash
Flood will perform live music during the event.
Cooking Class to Benefit Shelter House
One 20A Modern Bistro
120 Partin Dr. N
Niceville
Round up all your
foodie friends and make plans to attend a cooking class hosted by Chef Dan Pettis
at One 20A Modern Bistro. The popular Niceville eatery will share secrets from
its kitchen in a cooking class, benefiting Shelter House. Join the event for a Sicilian
feast, featuring cooking demonstrations, prize giveaways and recipes to take
home. The class will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $20 per
person, which includes demonstrations, food and recipes to take home. Extras include
a cash wine bar and prize giveaway tickets for purchase.
Sunday, January 26:
Winter
Guests Concert Series
10
Harbor Blvd.
Destin
All
winter guests and locals are invited to enjoy a free concert by Flash Flood
from 2-4 p.m. on the HarborWalk Village Main Stage!
Sunday
Brunch at Crab Island Cantina
2
Harbor Blvd. #100
Destin
Enjoy
an awesome Sunday Brunch with one of the best views on the Destin Harbor. Drink
bottomless Margaritas, Bloody Marys and Mimosas from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. for $12
with the purchase of an entrée.
Sunday
Brunch at Harry T’s
46
Harbor Blvd.
Destin
Come
out to Harry T’s for a delicious Sunday Brunch on the Destin Harbor. Brunch
items are served with fresh fruit, a fresh bakery basket and your choice of
fried potato hash browns or cheese grits. Bottomless champagne with entrée
purchase from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“So You
Think You’re Funny?” at Crab Island Cantina
Crab
Island Cantina
2 Harbor
Blvd. #100
Destin
Crab
Island Cantina on the Destin Harbor hosts a comedy competition every Sunday beginning
at 6 p.m. with sign up at 5 p.m. Sixteen weeks of competition with weekly
winners to compete for the grand prize of performing at the world famous Comedy
Store on Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, California. The overall winner will
receive two round-trip tickets and a three-day, two-night stay at Wyndham
Resorts. For more information, please contact Ed Joseph at 321.230.0487.
www.crabislandcantina.com/events.html
