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February 27
Discover the Nina
End Date: March 3; Duration: 6 Days
The Nina, a replica of Columbus' favorite ship will open in Fort Walton Beach, The ship will be docked at the Brooks Marian 1198 Miracle Strip Pkwy, until her departure March 3rd. The General Public are invited to visit the ship for a a walk aboard self-guided tour. Additional Information Phone: (787) 421-0402 Website: www.thenina.com Event Time: 9am-5pm Event Type: Boat Events February 28
"Using Multi-Media to Preserve Your Family History"
Learn how you can combine interviews with images in a format that can be shared with the whole family. Sponsored by the Genealogical Society of Okaloosa County. There is a nominal fee of $5 per person. Thursday, February 28, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida
115 Westview Avenue, Valparaiso
Additional Information Phone: (850) 678-5452 Event Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Event Type: Performing Arts The Magic of Ireland Championship Irish Dancing at Mattie Kelly Art Centre
The Magic of Ireland Championship Irish Dancing including Stunning music, Singing & Dancing Performing at Mattie Kelly Art Centre at Okaloosa Walton College Tickets (850) 729-6000
Additional Information Phone: (850) 729-6000 Website: www.owc.edu/arts Event Type: Performing Arts Okaloosa Kennel Club Show at NWF Fairgrounds
End Date: February 29; Duration: 2 Days
The Okaloosa Kennel Club 2008 Dog show and rally will be held at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds. Hours are 8:00am-5:00pm. For information contact 850.830.8211 or 850.581.4339. Additional Information Phone: (850) 830-8211 Website: www.nwffair.com Event Time: 8:00am-5:00pm Event Type: Animal Events February 29
African American Cultural Society - Black History Month Event -- Emerald Coast Conference Center
Event Time: E-Mail: shirley.sims@hurlburt.af.mil
10th Annual Hooters of Destin Charity Golf Tournament
10th Annual Hooters of Destin Charity Golf Tournament ajt Indian Bayou Country Club. The event is geared toward four player teams at $500/team. For more information call Missy at (850) 303-0757
Additional Information Phone: (850) 303-0757 Event Time: 9am Event Type: Charity Winter BBQ/Luau
Fund Raiser The Creative Senior Center 31 Memorial Pkway SE Ft. Walton Beach FL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE CREATIVE SENIOR CENTER. Food, Music, Fun, Games, Prizes
Additional Information Phone: (850) 833-9587 Event Time: 5pm to 9pm Event Type: Food & Wine February 23 - March 2
International Tennis Week
Welcome to the 3rd AVT $25,000 Women's Challenger Presented by First City Bank. At the Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center Saturday, February 23
Sign-In from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Kick Off party at 6:00 p.m. with Chess exhibition and tournament! Courtesy, World Class Chess player Kerry Leahy. Music performed by Ben White.
Additional Information Phone: (850) 833-9588 Website: www.fwbtc.com Event Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Event Type: Sporting Events February 27 - March 3
Discover the Nina
The Nina, a replica of Columbus' favorite ship will open in Fort Walton Beach, The ship will be docked at the Brooks Marian 1198 Miracle Strip Pkwy, until her departure March 3rd. The General Public are invited to visit the ship for a a walk aboard self-guided tour.
Additional Information Phone: (787) 421-0402 Website: www.thenina.com Event Time: 9am-5pm Event Type: Boat Events March 1
American Gospel Ministries The Hayes Family
Concerts begin at 6:00 P.M. and conclude at approximately 8:00 P.M.
On the first Saturday of each month the concerts are held at First Baptist Church located at 622 Bayshore Drive, Niceville, Florida.
Additional Information Phone: (850) 862-6211 Website: www.hayesfamilyministries.com Event Time: 6:00 P.M. to approximately 8:00 P.M Event Type: Performing Arts Old Fashion Destin Fish Fry Fundraiser
At Bass Pro Shop, Destin Commons, Under the Boat
Tents, East side of Building.
Advanced Tickets - $10.00 for Adults
Available at the Destin History & Fishing Museum Day of the Event $12.00 for Adults Menu: Fried grouper, hush puppies, Cole slaw, baked
Additional Information Phone: (850) 837-6611 Event Time: 11:00am until 2:00 pm Event Type: Food & Wine Pancake Breakfast hosted by Magnolia Grill
Pancake Breakfast hosted by Magnolia Grill on Brooks St, Fort Walton Beach. Saturday March 1st $5.00 All you can eat to benefit FWB Lions Club & FWB High School JROTC
Additional Information Event Time: 7:30am to 10:00am Event Type: Food & Wine Camp Walton Heritage Craft Day
HERITAGE PARK & CULTURAL CENTER Downtown Historic FWB, 139 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE Fort Walton Beach Website: www.fwb.org/museum and 850-833-9595
Additional Information Phone: (850) 833-9595 Website: www.fwb.org/museum Event Time: 12 p.m.- 3 p.m. Event Type: Arts & Crafts March 2
Spirit Cheer - Cheer Event
Competition begins at 11:00a and concludes at 5:30p at the Emerald Coast Conference Center.
Additional Information Event Time: 11:00a - 5:30p Event Type: Sporting Events March 4
First Tuesday Lecture Series "The History & Geography of Coffee"
Jim Maas, Maas Coffee Roasters, Lecture Series programs with coffee and cookies at 10:00 a.m. Crestview Public Library 1445 Commerce Drive (behind the Post Office)Crestview, FL 32539
850.682.4432
Additional Information Phone: (850) 682-4432 Website: www.cityofcrestview.org/library.htm Event Time: 10:00 a.m. Event Type: Performing Arts "ABWA" Emerald Coast Chapter presents "Mary Foley!"
American Business Womens's Association presents Mary Foley (www.gobodacious.com) Tuesday March 4th at Hurlburt Soundside Club is one of the top Motivational speaker that believes in empowering women to be in charge of their lives. See our website Must register by Feb 15th.
Additional Information Phone: (850) 863-9082 Website: www.abwa-ecc.org Event Time: Networking 5:30PM, Dinner 6:30pm, Event 7pm Event Type: Performing Arts March 5
The Silver Ring Thing at Emerald Coast Conference Center
6:30-8:30PM. Doors open at 5:45PM. Parents Session starting at 6:30PM. Emerald Coast Conference Center. FREE EVENT!! BRING $15 FOR THE RING!! Contact: Jason Burtt, Phone: 412-424-2415; E-mail: Jason@silverringthing.com
Additional Information Phone: (412) 424-2415 Website: www.silverringthing.com Event Time: 6:30-8:30 PM 12th Annual Fare for Child Care- Taste of the Bayou Charity Auction
Okaloosa Walton Child Care Services will host their 12th Annual Fare for Child Care- Taste of the Bayou Charity Auction. The food tasting will be 5:00 - 6:00pm, with the silent auction following at 6:00-7:00 pm at Okaloosa Walton College, Bldg K, in Niceville, Florida. Call 833-9330 for tickets and information.
Additional Information Phone: (850) 833-9330 Event Time: 5:00 - 6:00pm Event Type: Charity March 7
12th Annual HarborWalk Marina Destin Cobia Tournament
End Date: April 30; Duration: 55 Days
The 12th Annual Destin Cobia Tournament presented by HarborWalk Marina is a month long event that attracts hundreds of anglers from Northwest Florida. With a nickname like, “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village,” great fishing tournaments and Destin naturally go hand in hand. The tournament provides anglers with a great fishing experience and excellent payout. Last year more than $37,000 in cash and prizes was awarded! Cobia tournament kick-off party is March 7, 2008 and will be located on the Emerald Grande Vista Deck at 6:30 p.m. Entry forms and rules available at HarborWalk Marina. For more information, call HarborWalk Marina at 850-337-8250. Additional Information Phone: (850) 337-8250 Event Time: 6:30 p.m. Event Type: Fishing Events La Boheme
End Date: March 9; Duration: 3 Days
Pensacola Opera presents one of the most popular operas at Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Art Center, OWC Niceville. Giacomo Puccini’s melodies tell the story of Parisian artists facing the hardships of love and life. Additional Information Phone: (850) 433-6737 Website: www.owc.edu/arts Event Time: Mar 7 @ 7:30 p.m. ~ Mar 9 @ 2:00 p.m. Event Type: Concert Events "Jekyll and Hyde”
End Date: March 9; Duration: 3 Days
Stage Crafters Presents “Jekyll and Hyde” at the Fort Walton Beach Municipal Auditorium. For information visit www.stagecrafters.com or contact 850.243.1101 Additional Information Phone: (850) 243-1101 Website: www.stagecrafters.com Event Type: Performing Arts March 8
Southern Classic Gun and Knife Show
End Date: March 9; Duration: 2 Days
At the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds. Additional Information Website: www.floridagunshows.com/Schedule.htm Event Time: Sat: 9am to 5pm Sun:10am to 4pm Event Type: Sporting Events Craft Show
Will be held at the Destin Community Center 10:00am-3:00pm. Admission is free. Tables are available for any vendor interested. For information contact 850.654.5184
Additional Information Phone: (850) 654-5184 Event Time: 10:00am-3:00pm Event Type: Arts & Crafts 4th Annual Triple B, Blackwater, Bluegrass & BBQ Cook-off
The Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce presents the 4th Annual Triple B, Blackwater, Bluegrass & BBQ Cook-off on Saturday March 8 from 10am-6pm on Main Street, Downtown Crestview. For information contact 850.682.3212 or www.crestviewchamger.com
Additional Information Phone: (850) 682-3212 Website: www.crestviewchamger.com Event Time: 10am-6pm Event Type: Food & Wine 2nd Annual Travis Tringas Charity Tennis Tournament
2nd Annual Travis Tringas Charity Tennis Tournament at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center. Tournament will feature men's, women's, juniors and mixed doubles. All proceeds benefit the Junior League's charity efforts. For more information or entry forms visit www.jlec.org or call 862-2665.
Additional Information Phone: (850) 862-2665 Website: www.jlec.org Event Type: Charity Charity Golf Tournament "City of Fort Walton Beach"
Saturday, March 8th Ft Walton Beach Golf Club Pines Course 8 am Shotgun Start - Florida Low Ball Ft Walton Beach Golf Club 1955 Lewis Turner Blvd FWB, Prjocces to The American Cancer Society and The American Heart Association
Additional Information Phone: 8508339664ext0 Event Time: 8am Shotgun Event Type: Sporting Events, Charity Zydeco-A-Go-Go “Zydeco Dance Party”
The Emerald Coast Concert Association will end its season with a high energy show that is
guaranteed to get the audience on its feet celebrating the music of Mardi Gras and the
Cajuns. Zydeco is a mixture of French-Caribbean Creaole music, Cajun, and New Orleans
rhythm and blues. 7:30pm, First United Methodist Church Family Life Center, Niceville. For info
For information please contact 850.362.9356, 850.837.1742, 850.729.6000.
Additional Information Phone: 850362935685083717428507296000 Event Time: 7:30pm Event Type: Concert Events March 9
OWC Arnie Hart Juried Student Show & OWC Mattie Kelly Arts Center Faculty Exhibition
End Date: April 17; Duration: 40 Days
Free and open to the public The annual juried art exhibition of the college’s finest student artists and a showcase of work from the college’s Fine and Performing Arts faculty is presented in both galleries. The Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries are open Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please note that the Galleries will be closed March 31 through April 5 for OWC Spring Break. For more information, contact the galleries at 729-6044 or go online www.owc.edu/arts. Additional Information Phone: (850) 729-6000 Website: www.owc.edu/arts Event Type: Arts & Crafts Heroic Endings
The Philharmonic of Northwest Florida, David Ott, Music Director/Conductor will present Fingal’s Cave Overture by Mendelssohn and Eroica by Beethoven at the Village Baptist Church in Destin
at 3:00pm. For information contact 850.218.8705 or visit www.philhqarmonicnwf.com
Additional Information Phone: (850) 218-8705 Website: www.philharmonicnwf.com Event Time: 3:00pm Event Type: Concert Events Sunday in the Park
Fort Walton Beach - The Parks and Recreation Department will host the next Sunday in the Park Concert Event on Sunday, March 9th from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Ft Walton Landing on Brooks Street. There also be organizational booths and concession stands on site. For more information contact Vickey Zingaretti, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, at 833-9575.
Additional Information Phone: (850) 833-9575 Website: www.fwb.org Event Type: Festivals March 13
"Jekyll and Hyde"
End Date: March 16; Duration: 4 Days
Stage Crafters Presents “Jekyll and Hyde” at the Fort Walton Beach Municipal Auditorium. For information visit www.stagecrafters.com or contact 850.243.1101. Additional Information Phone: (850) 243-1101 Website: www.stagecrafters.com Event Type: Performing Arts 5th Annual Emerald Coast Writers Conference
End Date: March 15; Duration: 3 Days
Workshops on craft of writing, agent representation, and getting published. Registration March 13 p.m. Conference begins 3/14 with continental breakfast, published author sessions or professionals in their respective fields. March 14 evening cocktail party offers an excellent opportunity to network with agents, editors, authors, and other publishing professionals. Conference continues March 15, culminating in evening banquet featuring keynote speaker Carolyn Haines, author of the "Bones" series. Registration forms and details on website or email ECW President Joyce Holland at boatdollie@aol.com Location: Ramada Plaza Beach Resort, 1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Ft. Walton Beach at (800)472-1790 Additional Information Website: www.emeraldcoastwriters.org Four Chamber Business Expo and Okaloosa County's Largest Office Party
The Crestview Area, Destin Area, Greater Fort Walton Beach, and Niceville Valparaiso Chambers of Commerce will host an Expo from 3-7 p.m., at the Emerald Coast Conference Center. With a business after-hours closing down the expo, Okaloosa County's Largest Office Party is sure to become an annual event. The event will be free of charge and open to the public. At this time, all Destin Area Chamber booths have been sold, but we are placing names on a waiting list. Event sponsors include the Northwest Florida Daily News, Simple HR, and Soundside Wellness Consultants.
Additional Information Phone: (850) 837-6241 Website: http://destinflcoc.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=439 Event Time: 3:00p - 7:00p "Food for Thought”- Lunchtime Lecture Series
-“Frauds, Myths, and Archaeological Science:” Mary Furlong. HERITAGE PARK & CULTURAL CENTER Downtown Historic FWB, 139 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE Fort Walton Beach Website: www.fwb.org/museum and 850-833-9595
Additional Information Phone: (850) 833-9595 Website: www.fwb.org/museum Event Time: 12 p.m. Event Type: Performing Arts March 14
The Studio Series at Sybil Lebherz Center for Dance Education
End Date: March 16; Duration: 3 Days
A unique dance experience in the NFB studios. Seating is limited. Wine and hors d'oeurvres reception during intermission. Adults $28, Children under 12 $14 Additional Information Phone: (850) 664-7787 Website: http://www.nfballet.org Event Time: Fri 7:30pm, Sat 2pm, Sun 7:30pm Event Type: Performing Arts March 15
Kidz on The Coast 5th Year Anniversary Celebration at Destin Commons
Join the On the Coast Magazine for a Fun filled family day featuring lots of great entertainment, arts and crafts, exhibitors a great family day.
Additional Information Phone: (850) 642-5439 Event Time: 11am and goes till ??? Event Type: Kids Events 15th Annual Archaeology & Heritage Day
HERITAGE PARK & CULTURAL CENTER Downtown Historic FWB, 139 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE Fort Walton Beach Website: www.fwb.org/museum and 850-833-9595 Open House in All Three Museums, Free Festival for Public
Additional Information Phone: (850) 833-9595 Website: www.fwb.org/museum Event Time: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Event Type: Performing Arts Evening in the Cage - Professional M M A Cage Fights -- Emerald Coast Conference Center
6:00p - Sports Expo/Live Entertainment --- 8:00p - Fight Begins --- General Admission - $50 --- Ringside - $75 --- VIP Tables Available
Additional Information Website: www.destinyfight.com Event Time: E-Mail: tyler@destinyfight.com Event Type: Sporting Events 2008 March for Safety
The 2008 March for Safety will take place on Saturday, March 15th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The event will begin at Fort Walton Beach City Hall where Mayor Mike Anderson will open the March with the reading of a proclamation. The Fort Walton Beach High School Junior ROTC will then lead marchers down Miracle Strip Parkway (Highway 98) to The Fort Walton Landing on Brooks Street where several local community organizations will be on hand offering information on safety and the dangers of drunk driving. There will also be door prizes and live music at the event.
The March for Safety was started in 2003 to raise community awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving. It is a day set aside to raise safety awareness in the community and remember and honor all the young lives that have been lost to tragedies such as drunk driving. Thank you to our sponsor for this year’s event, Gulf Coast City Church. For more information on this event, contact Karen Brown Rhodes at 226-8012, 618-315-0507, or by email at kabr42055@gmail.com. Additional Information Phone: (618) 315-0507 Event Time: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Event Type: Charity The American Cancer Society Cattle Baron's Ball At The Palms of Destin.
The American Cancer Society invites the community to “saddle up” and make a difference! First launched in Texas in the 1970’s, the Cattle Barons’ Ball offers the ultimate western experience to all attendees Presented by Merrill Lynch,The Krueger Group and The Ryan Group Dinner provided by Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Dancing and live entertainment by Ron Adams and the Relics, Silent Auction, Texas Hold'em. Additional Information Phone: 8502443813ext120 Website: www.destincattle.org Event Time: 6:30pm to whenever Event Type: Charity March 18
Easter Egg Clackers! At Robert L. F. Sikes Public Library, Crestview
Minimum age: 6. Registration required. Design your own Easter Egg clacker, and when it’s dry…make a joyful noise! Additional Information Phone: (850) 682-4432 Event Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m Event Type: Kids Events March 19
Twelfth Night
End Date: March 22; Duration: 4 DaysThe OWC Fine and Performing Arts Division Spring theatrical production presents William Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identity that speaks to the madness of love. Additional Information Phone: (850) 729-6000 Website: www.owc.edu/arts Event Time: Mar. 19~22 at 7:30 p.m.~Mar 22 at 2:00 p.m. Event Type: Performing Arts March 22
The S.O.U.L Singers
The S.O.U.L. Singers will bring their worldwide eclectic music offering free to the public at 7:00pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1295 N. John Sims Parkway in Valparaiso. Current touring members of the group hale from Zimbabwe, Brazil, Czech Republic and Georgia (Eurasia). For information call 850.678.7197, 850.678.1561 or 850.729.3155.Additional Information Phone: (850) 678-7197 Event Time: 7:00pm Event Type: Performing Arts Easter Bunny in Central Park
Bring the children to enjoy an afternoon full of activities from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Air-brushed tatoos will be available along with bouncers and train rides on the Uptown Express. Pictures with the Easter Bunny will begin at 2:30pm. Tickets for all activities will be on sale, two for $1.00. All proceeds will benefit the Oakaloosa Walton Child Care Services.Additional Information Event Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm Event Type: Kids Events Greg Gates Musical Conference
Emerald Coast Conference Center. Begins at 2:00p and lasts until 8:00p. March 26
Flat Stanley
Children’s show for school groups. Limited seating for others may be available for $6 each, call Delores Merrill, Mattie Kelly Arts Center House Manager at (850)729-6065.
In a whirlwind musical travelogue, Stanley, the ultimate pen pal, scours the globe for a solution to his unusual problem – his flatness. He’s stamped, posted and cancelled from South Africa to Mexico, Russia, England, and beyond. Additional Information Phone: (850) 729-6065 Event Time: 9:45 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Event Type: Kids Events March 29
2nd Annual Carpenter’s Ball at the Emerald Coast Conference Center
March 29th Jones and Company will provide entertainment for the 2nd Annual Carpenter’s Ball to benefit Okaloosa Habitat for Humanity in the Emerald Coast Conference Center. 6:00pm to 11.00pm. For information contact 850.315.0025 Additional Information Phone: (850) 315-0025 Event Time: 6:00pm to 11.00pm Event Type: Charity Emerald Coast Home Show
End Date: March 30; Duration: 2 DaysThe 3rd annual Emerald Coast Home Show will be held at Destin Middle School. For information contact Wes Fell at 850.837.2807 or visit www.EmeraldCoastHomeShow.com Additional Information Phone: (850) 837-2807 Website: www.EmeraldCoastHomeShow.com Event Type: Arts & Crafts Events on this page are provided by:
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