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All information is subject to change. Call for up-to-the-minute details. Deadline for the Sept. 16 issue Places and Things submissions is noon Friday, Sept. 10. Email thebeachcomber@earthlink.net.

Sept. 5-Oct. 10. New Exhibitions at Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries, Northwest Florida State College, Niceville. Though different in medium, scope and point of view, all three shows are artists’ responses to the natural and manmade forces that shape life on the Gulf Coast and in Florida. Preview reception Sept. 3, 5-7 p.m. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. and 1-4 p.m. Sundays; also 90 minutes prior to Mainstage Theater performances. For info, call (850) 729-6044.

Sept. 13-Nov. 15. Linda H. King’s “Body Rhythms” at Art Praha Galerie, Pensacola. Valparaiso bronze sculptor King has received national recognition and will showcase several brand new pieces. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Call (850) 602-7052 for more info, or visit www.ArtPraha.com.

Sept. 17-Oct. 8. Heather Clements: A Selection of Works—Past. Present. But Not Future at Amelia Center Main Gallery, Gulf Coast Community College, Panama City Beach. Opening reception Sept. 17, 5-7 p.m. preceded by visiting artist lecture, 1-4 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more info, call (850) 769-1551, ext. 2890.

Through Sept. 24. “1,000 Words Make a Picture: StoryCorps in Pensacola” a collection of numerous moving stories and images to be archived at the Library of Congress Folk Life Center. Reception Aug. 26, 5-7 p.m. at the WUWF Studios in Pensacola. Additional info at wuwf.org.

Through Sept. 30. Suzanne Story Exhibit at the Coastal Branch Library, Santa Rosa Beach. Story is the creator of the official 2010 Spring Festival of the Arts poster. She works in acrylics, but enjoys just about every medium from watercolors to printmaking. Story considers herself a “beach bum” and her recent focus has been on “beachy art.” Presented by the Walton County Tourist Development Council and Friends of Coastal Branch Library. For more information on the Art in Public Places program, contact Debby at dpozza@beachesofsouthwalton.com or (850) 267-1216.

Through Sept. 30. “Wild at Heart” Exhibit at the ADSO Gallery, The Arts Center, Fort Walton Beach. Both wildlife and the wild passion of artists are featured. Gallery hours are noon-4 p.m. Tues.-Thurs. and 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. Call (850) 244-1271 for more info. Opening reception Sept. 3. www.artsdesignsociety.com.

Sept. 10 and 11. Destin United Methodist Women Present Fall Flair Arts and Crafts Show at Destin Life Center, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Last year’s event offered 75 booths and attracted over 500 attendees. A variety of arts and crafts will be available for purchase, along with a huge bake sale of homemade goodies. Lunch and snacks available in the Soul Café. For more info about the event and vendor applications, call (850) 650-5658 or email fallflair@aol.com. All proceeds will go to the church’s missions.

Sept. 6. Laurie Woollard at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Pensacola, 7 p.m. Woollard will sign his book of poetry Boy at the Fence. He will be joined by singer Brooke Woods, guitarist Ronnie Levine, and keyboardist Mark Coleman. Call (850) 969-9554 for more info.

Shelter House, Local Domestic Violence Center, seeks donations of unopened, canned and nonperishable food items summer tourists may have left behind after their stay on the Emerald Coast. Donations may be dropped off at the Fort Walton Beach (102 Buck Drive) and Santa Rosa Beach (78 Lynn Drive) locations. www.shelterhousenwfl.org.

Destin United Methodist Women’s 2nd Annual Fall Flair Arts & Crafts Show, to be held Sept. 10-11, seeks arts and crafts vendors. Email fallflair@aol.com, or call (850) 650-5658.

Point Washington United Methodist Women’s Group’s Second Annual Arts and Craft Fair to be held Oct. 16 seeks artists of all talents to display and sell their handiworks and arts and crafts. Deadline for submission is Oct. 1. Contact Kathy at (850) 231-2706 or jkcarpenter@mchsi.com for booth reservations and additional info.

Seaside’s Community Yard Sale coming to Scenic Highway 30-A Oct. 2, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Turn those old sweaters, retro furniture, record albums and books into cash. Vendors will be sprinkled throughout the Seaside Amphitheater in one of the top attractions of the fall season. Vendor registration forms available at www.seasidefl.com/yardsaleregistration, or call (850) 231-6107.

Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance Seeks “Coast Watchers” to work within the coastal communities and report injured or oiled animals to the Wildlife Distress Hotline, report oiled shorelines, and report changes in air quality. No special training or registration required. Call (850) 267-1888 or visit www.basinalliance.org for more info.

Destin History and Fishing Museum needs and appreciates volunteers to help greet visitors, take admissions, give tours, and help at fundraisers. Call (850) 837-6611 or email kathydestinhistory@embarqmail.com.

Destin Library Seeks Volunteers for Computer Workshops. Both instructors and teaching assistants are needed. Interested individuals should possess intermediate skills using Windows XP and at least one other application program (Microsoft Office 2007, Internet Explorer). Email wrogers@cityofdestin.com.

E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Seeks Volunteers for 2010-11 School Year. Several categories for those who wish to inspire students. Visit www.eowilsoncenter.org/volunteerinfo.html for volunteer forms. For training dates, call (850) 835-1824.

Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida seeks responsible community volunteers to assist with greeting, reception and operating the gift shop. Flexible days and times available for one-to-three-hour shifts. Interested individuals may stop by the museum in Valparaiso 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Call (850) 678-2615 for more info.

Volunteers Needed for CAS Shorebird Surveys. Eight sections of the state parks in Walton County are yet to be covered; if you can help, email donware@embarqmail.com.

Volunteers Needed for Haunted History Tour. The City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park and Cultural Center seeks actors to play historical figures and ghosts of the past. Tour guides are also needed. The tours will be held Oct. 29 and 30 at 6:30 p.m. Call (850) 833-9595, or email mthomin@fwb.org.

Sept. 2-4. Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest District ecosystem restoration section needs help building oyster reefs for a shoreline restoration project on Choctawhatchee Bay, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 939 Choctawhatchee Drive in Niceville. Please wear closed-toe shoes, gloves and clothes that can get dirty. Also bring a container for water and a snack or lunch. RSVP to (850) 475-5590 or (850) 324-1666 or Zachary.Schlang@dep.state.fl.us.

Artful Things in Niceville is now accepting a limited number of works for the gallery wall monthly. Interested artists should email up to six images with dimensions, medium, title and price along with a brief bio to info@artfulthings.net. Monthly shows include a meet the artist reception. For more info, call (850) 729-2600 or visit www.artfulthings.net.

Arts and Design Society’s October Show “Black and White.” All work must be in b&w—no color. Entries should be received by Oct. 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. or Oct. 8, 5-7 p.m. For more info, call (850) 244-1271. www.artsdesignsociety.com.

Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge Accepting Donations for “Artfully Wild,” to be held in Fort Walton Beach Nov. 18. All mediums welcome, and art need not be wildlife-oriented. Contact Debbie at (850) 685-9014 or mknbkn4u@cox.net.

Northwest Florida Arts Association Fall Art Festival Poster Contest. All media accepted. Subject matter is open. The festival will be held Nov. 13 and 14 at Uptown Station in Fort Walton Beach. Artists interested in submitting entries can download a poster application at www.nwflaa.com. For more info, call (850) 598-9972.

Northwest Florida Arts Association Seeking New Members. Looking for something new and different in an art association? Check out www.nwflaa.com, or email membership@nwflaa.com for membership info.

13th Annual Via Colori Italian Street Painting Festival to be held Sept. 18 at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®’s Town Center. Supplies, lunch and goodies provided. All proceeds from the free event benefit Seaside Neighborhood School. To help transform asphalt into art, call Lisa at (850) 231-0396.

24th Annual Concerto Competition Applications Now Available—Due Sept. 15. Sponsored by the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra Guild and the Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center. Open to students of orchestral instruments, keyboard and voice who are 23 years old or under. Students will compete for prize money and the opportunity to perform with the NFSO. Application materials and contest rules available at www.nfsymphony.org and the Fine Arts Office at NWF State College in Niceville. For more info, call (850) 729-5382.


Adult Programs at Destin Community Center include aerobics, basketball, Brazilian martial arts, chair yoga, duplicate bridge, Jazzercise, oil painting, and more. Call (850) 654-5184.

American Red Cross Classes in Okaloosa and Walton Counties. For more info or to register, call (800) 773-7620, ext. 0. www.YourRedCross.org.

Arts & Design Center Classes in Fort Walton Beach. Adult clay classes, oil painting, life drawing with live models, and more. www.artsdesignsociety.com.

Art Classes at Full Circle Gallery, Fort Walton Beach. Upcoming classes include Sip & Spin first Friday and third Saturday of every month and Full Moon Raku the last Friday of the month. Visit www.fullcirclefwb.com for complete listing.

Art Classes at Judy Shillingburg’s Special Touch Gallery, HarborWalk Village, Destin. Acrylic and watercolor with Joy Fine. Supplies provided. For weekly class schedules and reservations, call (850) 424-3212 or email shillingburg@cox.net.

Artful Things in Niceville Offers Adult Classes in watercolor, oil, acrylic and drawing. Call (850) 729-2600 or visit www.artfulthings.net.

Arts and Design Society in Fort Walton Beach offers workshops in acrylics, photography, life drawing, and pottery, as well as open studio time to paint with others. Call (850) 244-1271 or visit www.artsdesignsociety.com.

Computer Classes at Destin Library. January’s workshops include “Craigslist,” “Introduction to Internet,” “Introduction to PCs,” “Facebook 1” and “Introduction to Email.” Classes will be held Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon and Thursdays, 5-7:30 p.m. Register at the library, or call (850) 837-8572.

Figure Drawing at Studio B in Alys Beach, Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m. Bring your own supplies. There will be a different instructor each week. Cost is $15 per class, plus tip more model. More info at www.culturalartsassociation.com.

WAM! (Women and Money) Economic Empowerment Classes in Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Offered by Shelter House, local domestic violence shelter, in Fort Walton Beach at JobsPlus through Aug. 24, 2:30-4 p.m.; and at JobsPlus in DeFuniak Springs Sept. 1-Oct. 6, 2:30-4 p.m. Classes are once a week for six weeks, free and open to the public. Call (850) 243-1201 to register, or email info@shelterhousenwfl.org.

Aug. 21. Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida’s “Heritage Alive!” Craft Series Class. Lou Holt will teach students to make a traditional elbow basket at the Valparaiso museum from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers—includes all materials. Space is limited, so register by calling (850) 678-2615. www.heritage-museum.org.

Sept. 10. Jewelry Making at the Destin Library, 10 a.m. Artist and jewelry designer Julia Vijaka presents a hand-on opportunity to make your own bling. Call (850) 837-8572 for more info.

Sept. 11. Arabesque Bracelet/Earrings Class with Carole Atkinson at Artful Things, Niceville, 1-4 p.m. Cost is $15 plus supplies. Call (850) 729-2600, or visit www.artfulthings.net.

Sept. 18. Dreamcatchers Class at Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park & Cultural Center, 11 a.m. Cost is $45 plus $5 facilities use fee. All supplies included. Classes last three to four hours. Five-person minimum for each class, ten-person maximum. Part of the HPCC’s “Sunfeather Series Workshop,” a sequence of Native American arts and crafts classes scheduled through December. Registration required—call Mike at (850) 833-9595.


Act4Murder Comedic Murder Mysteries for Dinner Theater. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal along with a hilarious whodunit from local playwright Paula Hilton. Visit www.act4murder.com for more info.
- Sept. 15. “A Vacation to Die For” at Fajitas Grill, Destin. Lovable rednecks descend on the Emerald Coast. Call (850) 269-7788 for reservations, and check out the spicy sounds of the Wonky-Wunkus Mariachi Mystique!

Highsteppers Adult Tap Dance Classes at 17 Industrial Street, Fort Walton Beach. Call (850) 243-3085 or dance on over to their Web site, www.highsteppers.org.

Sept. 2. Choctawhatchee Audubon Presents “Red Tide and Other Harmful Algal Blooms” at NWF State College, Niceville, Learning Resource Center Room 128. Socializing and refreshments begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by speaker Dr. Allison Beauregard at 7. For more info, call Gary at (850) 678-1461.

Sept. 8 and 9. Registration for NWF State College’s Prime Time Personal Enrichment Classes in Niceville and South Walton. The schedule of classes and registration information is available at www.nwfsc.edu/schedule, local libraries and chambers of commerce, or by calling (850) 729-6084. All Prime Time classes are designed for leisure learning with no grades or tests given. Classes include computers, health, foods, politics, arts, gardening, dog obedience and more.

Sept. 2. The Cultural Arts Association of Walton County’s Nine-2-Ten Fashion for the Arts at Redfish Village Green featuring DJ Roonie G, 7-10 p.m. Entry fee is $25. Purchase online at www.culturalartsassociation.com/nine2ten, or pay at the door.

Sept. 11-12. Santa Rosa Beach Centennial Celebration at Gulf Place. Gates open Saturday at 10 a.m. with music by local bands and some big name headliners. Sunday’s focus is on folk music, and gates will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Both days will feature local artisans, historical maps, vendors, and much more. Throughout the month of September, locals and merchants across Walton County will commemorate Santa Rosa Beach’s 100th birthday. Presented by Waste Management. More info at srb100.com. Anyone interested in joining in on the fun and/or volunteering can call Johndra at (850) 622-5815.

Sept. 17-19. The 32nd Annual Destin Seafood Festival On the Destin Harbor at the Destin Fishing Fleet Marina, City of Destin Royal Melvin Heritage Park and Fisherman’s Wharf. Music from Starship and Loverboy, plus numerous local acts. Enjoy fresh local seafood from the area’s top restaurants, browse arts and crafts booths, and more. Kids’ area with rock climb, inflatables and more. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Destin Fishermen’s Fund. Admission is $5 Friday and Sunday, $10 Saturay, and $15 for a weekend pass. Hours are 4-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Complete schedule of events at www.DestinSeafoodFestival.org.

 

 



Movie Nights at Uptown Station, Fort Walton Beach, Saturdays at 8 p.m. on the big screen in Central Park. Free. Bring lawn chairs and coolers—no pets or glass containers, please.
- Sept. 4. “G-Force.” Action-comedy featuring gerbils!
- Sept. 18. “Up.” Pixar’s Oscar-winning 2009 release.

Sept. 3. Central Square Cinema at Seaside Amphitheater, 8 p.m. Grab your blankets and enjoy an Academy Award winning Disney film under the stars as Seaside’s Labor Day weekend festivities kick off.

Sept. 5. Cinema Under the Stars at the Alys Beach Amphitheatre, 7:30 p.m. Enjoy Pixar’s immortal classic Toy Story 2.

Sept. 25. Crab Island Shootout Fishing Tournament to benefit Global Fish Aid. Entry fee is $50 prior to Sept. 18. Divisions include boat, shore/wading, stand-up paddleboard and kayak. Live music by Beachcomber Music Award winners Dread Clampitt and friends to follow. Lots of prizes, including a $200 bonus for the largest kingfish and a chance to meet the “Reel Hookers.” (Publisher’s Note: Count me in!) Contact Brandon at (850) 699-0052 for more info. www.thecrabislandshootout.com.


Fridays. Sons of Italy Lodge #2422 Pasta Night, 808 South Drive, Fort Walton Beach, 5-7:30 p.m. Open to the public. Pasta with meatballs or sausage, $7; meatless pasta, $6. Weekly specials for $8. All dinners served with salad and garlic bread. Takeout service available. One dollar discount for all active military. Call (850) 862-8758 for more info.

Saturdays. Seaside Farmers Market in the amphitheater, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also, look for Friend of the Beachcomber Celeste Cobena and her fantastic soap and bath fizzies. www.seasidefl.com.

Sept. 10. Wine Tasting at Signature Studios, Destin, 5-7 p.m. A donation of $15 is requested. Portion of proceeds benefits local charities. Call (850) 654-4322 for more info.

Sept. 3. Fundraiser for Rylee Cantu at Signature Studios, Destin. Cantu is a local child that just received a bone marrow transplant and needs money to help pay medical expenses. Food provided by Chef Brandon Mclure. There will also be a silent auction. Donations only. Call (850) 654-4322.

Sept. 5. Partying for a Good Cause II (Rumbeando por una Buena Causa) at Barley’s, Fort Walton Beach, 9 p.m. Dance to the latest Latin styles, top 40 and dance club music while supporting the Team Sanfilippo Foundation (www.teamsanfilippo.org) on behalf of an affected Hurlburt Field family. Live music from Dalena and Michael Aldahondo plus DJ A.B. ONE. Dance contest, prizes, and more. Admission is a $10 donation per person (18 and older only). For more info, call (850) 368-3505.

Sept. 11. Third Annual Fence of Art Flags at Artists of Gulf Place, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. All monies from sales of the art flags will be donated to the South Walton Fire District. If you are interested in creating a flag for the fence, email wendyprentice@earthlink.net.

Sept. 11. Fifth Annual Charity Car Show in Grand Boulevard, Sandestin, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organized by the North Florida Region of the Porsche Club of America to benefit the Sacred Heart Foundation. The main street of Grand Boulevard’s Town Center will be lined up with 135 of the finest cars around including Porsches, Lamborghinis, Lotus, Ferraris and motorcycles. Hosted by Destin Porsche Club in conjunction with Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®, the event will benefit the future expansion of Heart and Vascular Services at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast. Admission is free and will include live music by Beachcomber Music Award winner Cheryl Jones (Best Female Vocalist, 2008 and 2009-10). Also—food and beverages available for purchase. For more information, call (850) 654-5929.

Sept. 4. Gardening 101: Fall Vegetable Gardening at Santa Rosa County Extension Office in Milton, 9-11 a.m. Theresa Friday, Santa Rosa County Horticultural Agent, presents “Digging In: How to Improve Your Garden Soil.” To reserve a spot for the free class, call (850) 623-3868 or register online at santarosa.ifas.ufl.edu. Class sizes are limited.

Sept. 8. Seagrove Garden Club Meeting at Café 30-A, Seagrove Beach, 10 a.m. Scheduled speaker is Tim Ryan of Grayton Beach’s Botaniq Floral Studio. Ryan will focus on floral design. Lunch will be served at 11:30. Reservations required. Call Shari at (850) 267-9586.

Sept. 9. The Bluewater Bay Garden Club Meets at the Bluewater Bay Clubhouse, 9:30 a.m. Anyone interested in all phases of home and community gardening and conserving our natural resources is welcome. New members, welcome, too. Shana Wolf of Off the Vine Produce will speak about locally grown, USDA-certified organic and earth-friendly fruits and vegetables. For more info, call Jan at (850) 897-6700.

Sept. 6. First Annual Labor Day Team Championship at Fort Walton Beach Golf Club. Sign-in at 7:30 a.m., followed by shotgun start at 8:30. Format for the team will be two-person better ball of two. Teams will be flighted based on total handicap. Awards ceremony to follow tournament, including free lunch and prize drawings. Winners of flights to receive free annual membership to the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club. Entry fee is $30 for members, $45 for nonmembers. Entry forms and payment must be mailed or dropped off at the club no later than 5 p.m. Sept. 3. Entry forms at www.fwb.org or at the club. Call (850) 833-9529 for more info.

Sept. 10-11. Second Annual Seafood Festival Golf Classic at Indian Bayou Golf Course, designed to draw competitive players from across our region for two days of play. Format will be two-man teams, best ball. Tournament will be flighted at the completion of each round. Fee for two-person team is $490. A portion of team fees will be donated to the Destin Fishermen’s Fund. Winners will be recognized Sept. 18 during the 32ndAnnual Destin Seafood Festival. For more info and to reserve a playing spot, call Risa at (850) 837-2711, ext. 2 or email rgarner@DestinChamber.com. Sponsorships are available.

Arts on the Beach Art, Music and Drama Lessons starting Sept. 7 at the Gulfarium, Fort Walton Beach. For more info, call Frank at (850) 230-1102 or email ArtsontheBeach@yahoo.com.


Shelter House Domestic Violence Support Groups. Weekly intake and support groups at each location. If you or someone you know may be a victim of domestic violence, please attend for support and assistance. Contact an advocate to set up your appointment. All services are free of charge. Call (850) 863-4777, or visit www.shelterhousenwfl.org.
- Fort Walton Beach. 102 Buck Drive, (850) 243-1201. Intake Thursdays, 11 a.m. to noon. Support Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to noon and 6:30-8 p.m.
- Crestview. 290 Martin Luther King Blvd., (850) 683-0845. Intake Mondays, 10-11 a.m. Support Tuesdays, 1-2:30 p.m. and Thursdays, 2-3:30 p.m.
- DeFuniak Springs. 1st Assembly of God, 461 Van Buren Ave., (850) 622-5411. Intake Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Support Tuesdays, 12:30-2 p.m.
- Santa Rosa Beach. 78 Lynn Drive, (850) 622-5411. Intake Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. Support Thursdays, 12:30-2 p.m.

Through Sept. 4. “Pirates: The Last Scourge of the Gulf” at the Indian Temple Mound Museum Lazarus Education Center, Fort Walton Beach. The exhibit examines the real pirates who swept across the Gulf of Mexico in the early 19th century and wreaked havoc on American shipping. Visitors will see artifacts pirates used and plundered from merchant ships during the era. Made possible by the sponsorship of the Friends of the Museum, Inc. Summer hours for Heritage Park are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The exhibit is included in regular admission; $5 plus tax for adults, $4.50 plus tax for seniors 55+ and active military, and $3 plus tax for children 4-17. For more info, call (850) 833-9595.

Sept. 9. Carver-Hill Museum President Shannon Hayes at Heritage Museum, Valparaiso, noon. Carver-Hill is the site of Okaloosa County’s last segregated school and is the county’s exclusive repository for black history artifacts, collections and memorabilia. Bring a sack lunch and enjoy the free lecture. Call (850) 678-1615 to reserve a seat.

Through Oct. 30. Hot & Bothered: A Cool New Exhibit of Vintage Collections at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida, Valparaiso. The exhibit, sponsored by One Hour Air Conditioning and Heating, features a 1930s-era kitchen and household items and advertising from days gone by. Opening reception for museum members Sept. 11, 10 a.m.-noon. Free gallery talk with exhibit curator at 11 a.m. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For more info, call (850) 678-2615 or visit www.heritage-museum.org.

See this issue’s Live Music Calendar for additional performances.

Sept. 2. “RadioLive” at the Museum of Commerce in Downtown Pensacola, hosted by WUWF Public Media and broadcast live on 88.1 FM. Guests include Sally Barris, Tom Kimmell and Don Henry. Admission is free, but a nonperishable donation for Manna Food Pantries is requested. radiolive.org.

Sept. 4. Michael Warren at Seaside, 6 p.m. The Hoover, Alabama native was recently signed to Atlantic Records and is currently working on his big label debut CD. Warren has written hit songs for JLS (“One Shot”), Jaheim (“Closer”) and Toni Braxton (“No Way”). Free! www.seasidefl.com.

Sept. 5. “A Musical Farewell to Summer” Labor Day Weekend Concert at Grand Park in Grand Boulevard, Sandestin, 7 p.m. Part of the Beaches of South Walton’s annual Autumn Tides series. The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation presents Beachcomber Music Award winner David Seering (Best Male Vocalist, 2009-10) accompanied by the Joe Occhipinti Band from Pensacola. The repertoire includes Broadway, big band and Sinatra-inspired musical mastery. Admission is $10; kids under 12 free. Visit www.mattiekellyartsfoundation.org or call (850) 650-2226.

Sept. 5. Roman Street at Seaside, 6 p.m. Mobile-based Latin jazz group consists of two brothers and a dear friend. Their unique repertoire and energetic live shows have earned them scores of fans along the Gulf Coast and all around the world. The all-instrumental group combines Latin American rhythms, European flair and Gulf Coast fun. www.seasidefl.com.

Sept. 25. Rock for the Coast Benefit at Vinyl Music Hall, Pensacola. Eleven local rock, metal and punk bands come together to raise money for Emerald Coastkeeper (www.emeraldcoastkeeper.org), a nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping the Gulf Coast beautiful from Perdido to Panama City. Performers include Below the Stitch, This Day Will Tell, Drayton Sawyer, Diversity Is an Old Wooden Ship, Unnatural Soundz, Scream Out Loud, Forevers Calling, The Helvetica Effect, The Spanx, and For Shame & Sinistral. Door open at 12:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for all ages. More info at www.sinistralentertainment.

Aug. 24. Florida Trail Association Monthly Meeting at Perry’s Legendary Seafood and Steaks, Niceville, 6 p.m. Visitors welcome. Call (850) 682-6098 or visit choctaw.floridatrail.org.

Adventure Club Activities for September.
- Sept. 2. Bike Ride in Shalimar in the Garnier Bayou/Lake Lorraine area, 8:30 a.m. Contact Bruce at (850) 301-9452 or Pat at (850) 974-9591.
- Sept. 4. Bike Ride on Blackwater Rails to Trails Path in Milton, 8:30 a.m. Call Bobbi at (850) 499-4404.
- Sept. 7. Bike Ride on Pensacola Beach, 5 p.m. Followed by free Bands on the Beach concert. Call Nancy at (850) 377-4676.
- Sept. 9. Bike Ride in Kelly Plantation, 8:30 a.m. Call Bruce at (850) 301-9452 or Cheryl at (850) 516-9038.
- Sept. 12. Kayak/Canoe Trip on Coldwater Creek, 9 a.m. Call Bruce at (850) 301-9452 or Cheryl at (850) 516-9038.
- Sept. 14. Bike Ride in Gulf Breeze, 4:30 p.m. Followed by free Bands on the Beach concert. Call Nancy at (850) 377-4676.

Sept. 11. Fall Dog Walk on the Blackwater Heritage Trail, Milton, 6-7 p.m. The walk traverses about a mile of the trail at a leisurely pace. All participating dogs require license and six-foot leash. Please bring water for yourself and your dog. For more info, call Brett at (850) 758-5305.

Fifth Annual Destin Area Summer Photo Contest. Entries accepted through Sept. 3. The contest is divided into three categories—family, beach and harbor/bay photos. Winners in each category and one overall winner to be selected by the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff. All winners will receive a Destin prize package and will be published in the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2011 Membership Directory. Only digital entries taken by amateur photographers will be accepted. To read full contest rules, submit entries and view other entries, visit www.DestinChamber.com.

Monarch Madness Butterfly Festival Photo Contest. In celebration of the annual monarch butterfly migration through the Navarre area, the Panhandle Butterfly House will host the 4th Annual Monarch Madness Butterfly Festival Oct. 8 and 9. The new photo contest is open to both professional and amateur photographers. Photos of butterflies, larvae, pupae and/or butterfly eggs may be submitted through Sept. 20. Five entry categories include professional adult, amateur adult and students (ages 6-10, 11-14, and 15-18). Grand prize winners will receive $50 plus PBH merchandise. For details and entry form, visit www.panhandlebutterflyhouse.org, or email webmaster@panhandlebutterflyhouse.org or call (850) 623-3868.

Sept. 30. Destin Area Sports Commission Introduces PUTToberfest Begins at 5 p.m. Players will enjoy a round of miniature golf at Destin’s Golf Garden with beer sampling stations set up along the way. Entry for single players is $25. Call Risa at (850) 837-2711, ext. 2 for more info, or email rgarner@DestinChamber.com. Sponsorships available.



Sept. 10 and 11. Betty Cork Acrylic Workshop at Point Washington UMC, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. On Friday, class will meet at Betty’s home to prepare canvases at 5 p.m. Class size limited, so register by calling (850) 622-5970. Cost is $60 for Cultural Arts Association members, $70 for nonmembers. www.culturalartsassociation.com.

Sept. 14. Tax Implication Workshop for Vessels of Opportunity Participants at Destin Library, 6-7:30 p.m. This workshop regards federal tax implications associated with employment/rental/direct contact with BP and the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Cleanup. Free and open to the public. Preregistration by Sept. 10 is encouraged; call (850) 837-8572.

Sept. 22-25. Escape to Create Fall Writers’ Conference in Rosemary Beach. An eclectic and talented group of authors will lead and inspire students of writing—John Dufresne (Is Life Like This? A Guide to Writing Your First Novel in Six Months), Brad Watson (Aliens in the Prime of Their Lives) on the craft of writing short stories, Daphne Kalotay (Russian Winter) on research paths to historical novels, David Magee (The Education of Mr. Mayfield) on the business of nonfiction writing, and Erin Belieu (One Above & One Below) on poetry. Make your reservation prior to Sept. 1 for four days of creative writing, readings and fellowship. Cost is $150. Contact Malayne at (850) 534-0000 or escapetocreate@gmail.com.

All One Yoga and Wellness in Fort Walton Beach offers Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates, and more. Many exciting new programs and specials. Call (850) 243-7492 or visit www.alloneyogafwb.com.

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