Okaloosa County BOCC — June 26, 2014 — V.b. Local Events Calendar — reading text

NORTHWEST ®&\\FLORIDA’S LD COAST DESTIN | FT. WALTON BEACH | OKALOOSA ISLAND Act 4 Murder - Murder Mystery for Dinner Theater’ crab isiand Cantina May 18 - August 31, 2014 7:00 pm 850-862-2885 http://www. Act4Murder com Who is ACT4MURDER and what is a Murder Mystery for Dinner Theater? ACT4MURDER is a professional troupe of actors performing comedic murder mysteries during a delicious meal. And what do you do? Nothing — simply enjoy your meal while the story unfolds around you! At the end of the night each table tries to guess WHO DUNNIT, and the best team wins a prize! Sound fun? It is! Join the fun and call ACT4MURDER for additional information.Seating begins at 7:00 pm, dinner/show 7:30 pm $49.95 adults, $24.95 kids 10 and under, includes tax and tip Every Sunday night, May 18th through August 31st, 2014 National Touring Art Exhibit weiroy and Hozhauer Galleries, Art Wing of the Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center May 27 - July 31, 2014 A major touring exhibition appears May 27 to July 31 in the Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries featuring the large-scale drawings by Huguette Despault May and the glass sculptural works of Kathleen Elliot. The national touring exhibition by the two artists is titled A Continuous Mark: Huguette May and Kathleen Elliot. The exhibits are free of charge. This national touring exhibition will be on view during regular gallery hours, Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with special evening hours during the July 16 to 19 performance of the college’s summer musical ‘Spamalot’. For more information please contact K.C. Williams, Gallery Director, at (850) 729-6044. Nighttime Educational Beach Walks okaloosa isiand & Destin June 2 - August 28, 2014 7:30pm 850-865-0868 a Free and open to the public throughout the summer. Learn about sea turtles, their nesting habits and other wildlife along the beaches of Okaloosa Island and Destin. Reservations required. Every Monday & Thursday. Limited to 20 people (ages 6 and older) per walk.*Times and locations subject to change* For reservations & more information call 850-865-0868 or email ECTurtleWatch@gmail.com. Concerts at the Landing June 13, 2014 Enjoy 'The Owsley Brothers’ at Concerts at the Landing in Downtown Fort Walton Beach. Concerts will take place every Friday from 6PM to 8PM and are brought to you by 102.1 The Wave Please visit www 102 |thewave com for more information Rock the Docks LIVE harborwaik viliage Destin June 14, 2014 8m Every Saturday night during the summer, come out for free concerts on the HarborWalk Village stage! All concerts are free and open to the public. ARTwalk on the Harbor June 15, 2074 http://www ArtWalkontheHarbor com Art event along the Destin Boardwalk from HarborWalk Village to AJ’s featuring local and regional artists and vendors. This event is free to the public and will take place on the 3° Sunday of every month from 11am to 4pm Abrakadoodle Summer Art Camps June 16- June 19, 2014 http. //www. abrakadoodle com/FLO7 ARTISTIC ADVENTURE CAMP! Great adventure as we travel around the globe in search of great art! From the wilds of Africa to the serenity of the Caribbean Sea, we learn about art and how it is created. This super fun class is for those who can’t resist a little adventure!» All camps are $120 » Ages 5 — 12 years ° Bring snack, drink & lunch! * Register online at www abrakadoodle com/FLO? Camp will be held at Antioch Elementary. All are welcome at any school! Fat Tuesday Parades Harborwalk Village Destin June 17, 2014 Who wants some beads?! Join us all season for Fat Tuesday parades every week during the summer as HaborWalk Village transforms into “The Big Easy”. Enjoy dazzling floats, beads, and lots of swag during our FREE PARADE through HarborWalk Village! After the parade enjoy a performance from the Village Brass Band on the main stage, along with a stunning vibrant fire dancing show. Laissez les bons temps rouler! Fudpucker's Teen Night 2014 > Fuapuckers June 17 - June 19, 2014 10pm - 1am 850-837-3006 ° Fun, Safe, Alcohol & Smoke Free * Hottest DJ on the Beach * Light show, bubbles, fog, glow party * $15 cover + Ages 13-17 Call Fud’s Teen Line at 850-837-3006 for more information. Red, White and Blue Celebration Harborwalk village Destin June 19, 2014 Fireworks at 90m The Red, White, and Blue Celebration at HarborWalk Village is a weekly honoring of a local hero. The celebrations highlight the efforts of people who go above and beyond to better their community. This week's celebration is a special reunion of heroes honored over the past years. Enjoy live entertainment, free kid's crafts and face painting, and a WWII replica flyover. The evening is topped off by a spectacular fireworks display over the Destin Harbor. Dancing with The Stars wattie Kelly Arts Center June 19, 2014 7:00 p.m 850-864-4242 http //www_dancingwithdesire com Internationally acclaimed dance champions seen on the hit series “Dancing with the Stars” will travel from Los Angeles CA and beyond, to perform at a star-studded event in Northwest Florida. The event, “Dancing with Desire,” will be on stage at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center in Niceville on Thursday, June 19" at 7:00 p.m. The performance is presented by Fred Astaire Dance Studio-Fort Walton Beach, whose owner Luann Pulliam and Manager Joe Trovato are both local residents and professional dancers. This year's event will be an “All-Star” production, featuring celebrity dancers of years past who have included: Tony Dovolani, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Peta Murgatroyd, Oksana, Karina Smirnoff, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, and more. Ticket prices are $50 for general admission, and $100 for VIP, which includes preferred seating, access to the stars at the cast post party, and more. Active Duty military and senior citizens are offered a reduced rate of $35 for a balcony seat. Limited sponsor packages are also available that include the VIP seating and celebrity meet and greet. Sponsors may call Tracey at 863-1530x226 before tickets go on sale to the public in May. For additional event details, visit www dancingwithdesire com or call (850) 864-4242 All event proceeds will benefit Horizons-The Arc of The Emerald Coast, to help provide services to children and adults with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Horizons is a 501(c)(3) chapter of The Arc serving Okaloosa, Walton and Santa Rosa Counties. For a complete list of services offered visit www horizonsfwb com. Concerts in the Village - Alter Eagles June 19, 2014 7pm - 9pm 850-650-2226 http://www. MattieKellyArtsFoundation org Enjoy a tribute to ‘The Eagles’ from Hotel California to Desperado as brought to you by the sounds of ‘Alter Eagles’ at the Concerts in the Village. The 19" annual “Concerts in the Village” is presented by the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village and will take place every Thursday evening in May and June. Admission is $10 per person. Concerts are free for MKAF members and children under 12. Bring a chair, wine and picnic dinner or purchase dinner prepared fresh on-site. Bottled beer, wine and soda are also available. Proceeds benefit the MFAK’s cultural and education mission. Outdoor Concert - Christian Hip hop Artist Canton "CJ" Jones June 20, 2014 7:30pm http. //www MattieKellyArtsCenter org Emerald Experience presents Christian hip-hop artist Canton “CJ” Jones on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at the outdoor amphitheater at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Norhtwest Florida State College in Niceville. Tickets are on sale now for $20 each. Call or click for tickets from the center's Box Office at (850) 729-6000 or online at www MattieKellyArtsCenter org. Box office in-person and phone sales are open 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. The concert will feature Jones’ unique style of hip-hop, R&B and urban gospel as well as appearances by Pope and other talents. For more information contact CAJO Internatjional at 770-716-2256 or visit www cantonjones net. Star Gazing by the Shore Henderson Beach State Park June 20, 2014 5pm - 10pm 850-837-7550 The Department of Environmental Protection’s Henderson Beach State Park will host a star gazing program. Volunteers from the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association will set up several telescopes for public viewing of star clusters, planets, and galaxies and answer questions about the night sky. Also, prior to sunset, their telescopes will be equipped for safe viewing of the sun. All ages are invited to enjoy an evening of star gazing. The park will close at sunset. All those attending the star gaze should arrive prior to sunset. Call park for sunset time. “Event Weather Permitting* Program included in the park admission fee. Please call 850-837-7550 for more information. Smoke on the Coast Destin commons July 3, 2014 1pm - 10pm 850-337-8700 http //www.destincommons com Expansion Celebration, BBQ and Fireworks Festival The 49 head Pop Fountains will also be shooting water up and down for kids to frolic in as they listen to America’s favorite patriotic songs and watch the sky light up. * 6pm BBQ Sampling * 9:15pm Fireworks 4th of July Extravaganza on the Harbor July 4, 2014 7-00- 10:00pm http://www emeraldgrande com/event aspx The Red, White, and Blue Celebration at HarborWalk Village 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, free kid’s crafts and face painting, and a WWII replica flyover. The evening is topped off by a spectacular FIREWORKS show over the Destin Harbor at 9pm! SummerWILD Children's Summer Camps July 28 - August 1, 2014 http //www ecwildliferefuge com/ Summer goes WILD at HarborWalk Village with Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge. Children 1st through 6th grade can spend an exciting week on the Destin Harbor learning about exotic animals and their natural habitats. Children will talk with a real marine biologist, do arts and crafts and encounter actual animals like owls, tortoises, gray foxes and raccoons! Learn about dolphins, sharks, seashells, sandcastles and more! Contact Susan Leveille at (850) 830-3933 to register. Price is $150 that includes all five days from 9am to 3pm and family discounts are available Annual Emerald Coast Poker Run & Boat Week The largest and best Poker run in the United States! Over 250 boats and 1,500 boating enthusiasts participate in this Boat Week fundraiser to assist youth — oriented organizations on the Emerald Coast. August 14 - August 17, 2014 http://www.flpowerboat.com/events/index.html 3rd Annual Paddle at the Porch - The Destin SUP Cup Saturday, Aug 16 8:00a The Back Porch Seafood & Oyster House .. Destin, FL Paddle at the Porch showcases the beautiful emerald green water and white sandy shores of Destin, Florida, behind one of its most loved restaurants, The Back Porch. The event features a one mile recreational race, a three mile recreational race, and a six mile elite race, followed by awards, including a $5,000 cash purse! Suitability: Adult,Family,Kids,$Men,Women [he back Porch Sealood & Oyster louse 1740 Scenic Hwy. 98 Destin,FL32541 Labor Day Weekend Celebration Harborwalk village Destin August 30 - August 31, 2014 9pm Summer 2014 ends with a weekend of family activities, free concerts, and fireworks! Rock the Docks all weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, one last time with a live concert in Village. Events will be topped off by a vibrant fireworks display over the Harbor. FIREWORKS 9pm Destin Beer Festival september 26 - September 27, 2014 http //www facebook com/TheDestinBeerFestival Beer? Beach? Music? Food? Shopping? You'll find it ALL at the Destin Beer Festival - Saturday, September 28, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Destin Wine World in the Shoppes at Paradise Key Culinary Village tent featuring area restaurants, a VIP Tent, live entertainment, a merchandise booth, and of COURSE fabulous micro-brewed