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All information
is subject to change. Call for up-to-the-minute details. Deadline
for July 9 issue Places and Things submissions is noon Thursday,
July 2. Email thebeachcomber@earthlink.net.

Through
June 26. Linda Kernick Exhibit at Fort Walton Beach Public Library.
Kernick uses water media, oils and papers to create texture and
pattern. Her many years of working with schoolchildren inform
her work, generating feeling and warmth.
June
27. Gallery Above “Closing Open House,” Panama City,
noon to 5 p.m. A celebration of the gallery, this event also includes
art sales. Free admission, but donations to pay the remainder
of the gallery’s bills are appreciated. www.galleryabove.com.
Starts
June 27. Digital Artist Brandon Pence at Full Circle Art Gallery,
Fort Walton Beach. Pence, a 24-year-old self-taught
digital artist, has attracted a niche following for his graphically
enhanced photographic narratives. His eclectic, passionate tones
reflect musical inspirations like David Bowie, Johnny Rotten and
Sascha Konietzko. For more information, call (850) 225-6290 or
visit www.brandonpence.com.
Through
June 30. “June in June” at the Coastal Branch Library.
The work of pastel artist June Holm—a Santa Rosa Beach resident—features
impressionistic photo realism rendered with meticulous detail.
Holm’s paintings have been displayed in a variety of exhibitions
and juried shows throughout the United States and Europe. For
more information, call (850) 267-1216. Presented by the Walton
County Tourist Development Council and Friends of Coastal Branch
Library’s Art in Public Places.
Through
June 30. “June in June” at the Coastal Branch Library.
The work of pastel artist June Holm—a Santa Rosa Beach resident—features
impressionistic photo realism rendered with meticulous detail.
Holm’s paintings have been displayed in a variety of exhibitions
and juried shows throughout the United States and Europe. For
more information, call (850) 267-1216. Presented by the Walton
County Tourist Development Council and Friends of Coastal Branch
Library’s Art in Public Places.
July
1-31. Women’s Art Network Exhibit at Coastal Branch Library
presented by Walton County Tourist Development Council and Friends
of Coastal Branch Library. The Women’s Art Network
is an informal group of women from Okaloosa, Walton and Bay counties.
The exhibit features quilts, rugs, ink, stained glass, portraits,
landscapes, and figure paintings in watercolor, acrylic, mixed
media and pastels. For more information on the Art in Public Places
program, call Vicki Kitahara at (850) 267-1216 or email vkitahara@beachesofsouthwalton.com.
July
3. First Friday ArtWalk with Todd Richard at Eileen West Gallery,
Seaside, 5-8 p.m. Richard came to painting to express
rhythms of the human journey, and he’s been playing music
on the West Coast with his band Great All Merge for years. His
art is inspired by his years following the Grateful Dead as well
as the seven chakras of Buddhism. www.eileenwestallery.com.
Through
July 11. “Life’s a Beach” Exhibition at Full
Circle Gallery, Fort Walton Beach. Reception June 13
from 6 to 9 p.m. free to all and featuring live music. www.fullcirclefwb.com.
Through
July 24. “Apalachicola River: An American Treasure”
at Mattie Kelly Arts Center, Niceville. This is the culmination
of the work done by five individuals who tell the story of the
“big river.” The exhibit shares the history of the
people who make their living from the river and deals with the
politics and water wars between Alabama, Florida and Georgia.
Through photographs and film, the artists—including Clyde
Butcher and Richard Bickel—capture the unmarked beauty of
the Apalachicola River often unseen by the public. Gallery hours
are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays,
and 90 minutes prior to most main stage theater performances.
For more information, call (850) 729-6044.
Through
July 24. “Art from the Inside Out” at Gallery 88,
Pensacola. Drawings and paintings by inmates in Escambia
County Jail’s Captured Art program. Co-sponsored by the
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, the Prison
Book Project, Escambia County Jail Captured Art Program, and the
American Civil Liberties Union of Florida. www.wuwf.org.
Through
Aug. 9. “In Search of Norman Rockwell’s America”
at the Visual Arts Center of Northwest Florida, Panama City.
This groundbreaking exhibition pairs the work of American icon
Rockwell with images by award-winning photojournalist Kevin Rivoli.
Features black and white photographs alongside original Rockwell
art, including the never-before-published painting The Golfer.
www.vac.org.cn.

June 27. Northwest Florida State College’s Production
of Mark Twain’s “The Diaries of Adam and Eve,”
4 p.m. in the Sprint Theater, Mattie Kelly Arts Center,
Niceville. Play requires a cast of one man and one woman in their
early 20s. A one-minute comedic monologue is required for the
audition—for a copy, email director Clint Mahle at mahlej@nwfstatecollege.edu
or call (850) 729-6007.

June
27. Northwest Florida Blood Services Vein Drain Blood Drive at
Santa Rosa Mall, Fort Walton Beach, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
www.santarosamall.com.

Creative
Senior Center Seeks Volunteers for “Christmas in July”
Craft Show and Bake Sale to be held July 18. The show
features holiday dÈcor, gifts, baked items, jewelry, toys
and other unique items. Vendors requiring eight-foot tables may
reserve them through the center for $20 per table. For more information—or
to request a vendor application—call (850) 833-9587.
Saints
Markella and Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church’s 18th Annual
Greek Festival to be held Sept. 4-6 at Emerald Coast
Conference Center. Seeking vendors and commercial businesses to
participate. For applications and additional information, call
(850) 244-0822.

The
Art Gallery at Navarre Healing Arts is seeking a variety
of artwork to show and sell, including paintings, photos, multimedia
pieces, collage, pottery, sculpture and more. Contact Connie Jones
at (850) 939-7964 or email Constanc-jones@att.net.
Fourteenth
Annual Destin Festival of the Arts will be presented
Oct. 24 and 25 at Henderson Beach State Park. Over $8,200 in cash
prizes will be awarded. Applications are currently being accepted
for juried show artists and poster entries. The poster contest
deadline is July 17. Artist guidelines and applications are available
at www.mattiekellyartsfoundation.org. Call (850) 650-2226 for
additional information.

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.
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.
Mondays.
Sandcastle Lessons at the Village of Baytowne Wharf,
7 to 9 p.m. Watch as the Sand Odyssey team carves and creates
sand masterpieces, from castles to sea creatures. Free and open
to the public. www.sandestin.com.
Thursdays.
Free Sand Sculpting Classes at Seaside Beach, 1-3 p.m.
Sand master Mark Flynn from Sand Odyssey teaches new and exciting
techniques that allow you to construct sculptures that will wow
your friends and family. Pick up a wristband from Seaside Beach
before the event. Space is limited. www.seasidefl.com.
Thursdays.
Live Nude Figure Drawing Classes with Heather Clements at Visual
Arts Center, Panama City, 5-8 p.m. Call (850) 769-4451.
June
27. America’s Safe Boating Course Conducted by United States
Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 1-4 at Coast Guard Station in Destin,
9 a.m. Registration begins at 8:30. Cost is $35, including text,
lunch, station tour and examination. Call Stan Smith at (850)
865-9130 or Stu Smith at (850) 217-2918.

Mondays.
Act4Murder’s “Top O’ the Murder to You”
at McGuire’s Irish Pub in Destin every Monday night
through August. Written by Act4 founder Paula Hilton, the murder
mystery includes a colorful cast of characters and fantastical
Irish lore. Join the award-winning comedy troupe—Joe Chase,
Ken Olson, Jules Shaw, Carly Spade and Lisa Worsham—for
laughs, a delicious three-course meal, and a chance to win fabulous
prizes if you can figure out “Who Dunnit?” Seating
at 6:15 p.m., dinner and show at 7. Call (850) 650-0000 for reservations,
and visit www.act4murder.com for show details.
Thursdays
and Fridays. Late Night Improv with Basic Character Flaws at Meeting
Hall Theatre, Seaside. $10. The Flaws take audience suggestions
and weave them into hilarious sketches that keep the laughs coming.
www.seasiderep.org.

Kitchenique Cooking Classes. Now located at 26150
Emerald Coast Parkway, Destin. Prices vary for each class. Visit
www.kitchenique.com or call (850) 837-0432.
- June 27. Fresh Out of the Garden—A Vegetarian Delight
with Chef Dan Pettis, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $38.
- June 30. Free Knife Sharpening with Adam Fischer of Wusthof-Trident
of America, Inc., 1-4 p.m. Bring your dull knives and have them
sharpened at no charge. Limit two per person, please.
- June 30. Hands On Knife Skills with Adam Fischer and Kitchenique
Cooking School’s Vicki McCain, 6-8 p.m. $45.

June 26. Second Seminole Wars Lecture at Fort Walton Beach
Heritage Park and Cultural Center, noon inside Indian
Temple Mound main gallery. Dr. Brian Rucker, a historian and professor
of history at Pensacola Junior College and the University of West
Florida, will deliver the lecture. Visitors are encouraged to
bring a bag lunch. Call Mike Thomin at (850) 833-9595 for additional
details.
Through
Aug. 11. Florida Master Naturalist Coastal Module. The
Coastal Module of the Master Naturalist class will be offered
Tuesdays. Learn about coastal and marine ecosystems and the wildlife
that occupy those areas throughout Florida. Instruction is also
provided in the skill of interpretation and environmental ethics.†This
class provides 40 hours of class instruction, videos, and field
trips. Field trips will include Florida’s Gulfarium, seining
around Destin harbor and kayaking on a Coastal Dune Lake. Register
at http://www.masternaturalist.ifas.ufl.edu/. Any questions, contact
Brooke Saari at bsaari@ufl.edu or call (850) 689-5850.
Through
Aug. 11. “Seminole Wars: The Fight for Florida” Exhibit
at Indian Temple Mound Museum’s Lazarus Education Center.
This is an interactive exhibit that allows visitors to fill a
military supply wagon, try on army uniforms and feel the 30-pound
weight of a soldier’s backpack. Visitors will also experience
the war through the eyes of two soldiers. Exhibit included in
regular museum admission. $5 plus tax for adults, $4.50 plus tax
for seniors 55 and older and active military, and $3 plus tax
for children 4-17. Contact Mike Thomin at (850) 833-9595.
Through Aug. 11. “Seminole Wars: The Fight for Florida”
Exhibit at Indian Temple Mound Museum’s Lazarus Education
Center. This is an interactive exhibit that allows visitors
to fill a military supply wagon, try on army uniforms and feel
the 30-pound weight of a soldier’s backpack. Visitors will
also experience the war through the eyes of two soldiers. Exhibit
included in regular museum admission. $5 plus tax for adults,
$4.50 plus tax for seniors 55 and older and active military, and
$3 plus tax for children 4-17. Contact Mike Thomin at (850) 833-9595.
Through
Aug. 16. The American Presidential Experience at Emerald Coast
Conference Center, Okaloosa Island, open daily at 10
a.m. with last entry at 6:30 p.m. Learn about the presidency from
Washington to Obama, have your picture taken with the famous Resolute
desk used by presidents since 1880, enjoy a full-scale reproduction
of the Oval Office, and more. Admission is $12 for adults, $9
for students, $7 for children ages 6-12 and free for children
ages 5 and under. Call (850) 609-3800 or visit www.presidentialexperience.com.

Tuesdays.
Mini Gras and Boomin’ Tuesdays at the Village of Baytowne
Wharf, 7-10 p.m. Fun and merriment as the village crowns
a king and queen to throw moon pies and candy to the crowd each
Tuesday. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Purchase a wristband for $10 and
enjoy the Bouncy Castle and other inflatables. www.sandestin.com.
Thursdays
in June. Red, White and Blue Celebration on the Harbor at HarborWalk
Village, Destin, 7 p.m. Each week, the celebration will
highlight those who go above and beyond to make their community
better. Local entertainment and a WWII replica flyover begin at
7:20, followed by fireworks at 8:30. www.harborwalkdestin.com.
June
26-28. Legendary Marine Boat Show at Uptown Station,
in front of the Phase 2 office and retail buildings. Noon to 6
p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Sunday is Military Appreciation Day. www.uptownstation.com.
June
27. Cub Scout Bike Rodeo at Santa Rosa Mall, 8 a.m. to
noon. www.santarosamall.com.
July
5. Beach Cleanup Sponsored by Walton County Tourist Development
Council and South Walton Community Council, 8-10 a.m.
The annual cleanup effort will be staged at the following beach
accesses—Blue Mountain Beach, Dune Allen Beach, Ed Walline
Beach, Grayton Beach, Seagrove Beach, Miramar Beach (west side
of Pompano Joe’s), Van Ness Butler Jr. Beach (between Seaside
and WaterColor) and Inlet Beach. Bags, gloves and bottled water
will be provided. Prospective volunteers can call Bill Schultz
at (850) 231-0947 or email saait@aol.com.
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Thursdays.
Sunset Cinema at the Village of Baytowne Wharf, Thursdays
at 8 p.m. www.sandestin.com.
Fridays.
Central Square Cinema at Seaside Amphitheater, 8 p.m. Grab
your blankets and enjoy blockbusters and classics alike. www.seasidefl.com.

Thursdays. Yappy Hour at Tijuana Flats, Fort Walton
Beach, 6-10 p.m. Presented by Tijuana Flats Burrito Co. and 3 Dogs
and a Chick Bakery and Boutique in support of Panhandle Animal Welfare
Services (PAWS). Biscuits and water provided for dogs. Representatives
from PAWS ill bring adorable, adoptable dogs for guests to meet
and hopefully add to their families. Call (850) 301-0003 or visit
www.tijuanaflats.com.

July
3 and 4. Stars and Stripes at Seaside. On Friday, July
3, enjoy The Tale of Despereaux at 8 p.m. in the Seaside Amphitheater.
Independence Day kicks off at 8 a.m. with the South Walton July
4th Parade in front of Seagrove Plaza. Visit www.seasidefl.com/july4parade
to download parade registration form—prizes will be awarded
in a variety of categories, including best float and best kids’
entry. Following the parade, 30-A Radio presents music in the amphitheater
with face painting and watermelon. Birmingham, Alabama natives Rollin’
in the Hay performs at 7 p.m. followed by a fireworks spectacular
at 9. Presented by the Merchants of Seaside. www.seasidefl.com.
July
4. Pancake Breakfast to Benefit Emerald Coast Honor Flight at Cocodrie’s,
Navarre Beach, 8-10 a.m. www.navarrechamber.com.
July
4. Independence Day Fireworks at Destin Commons Center Plaza,
9 p.m. Bring the family for a spectacular fireworks show. The 49-head
pop fountain will be shooting water up and down for the kids to
frolic, as our community watches the skyline light up to America’s
favorite patriotic songs. www.destincommons.com.
July
4 and 5. Red, White & Baytowne at the Village of Baytowne Wharf,
Sandestin. Both days are filled with kids’ activities,
culminating in a fireworks extravaganza Saturday night at 9:15.
The 4th of July Kids’ Fishing Rodeo takes place Sunday from
5 to 8 p.m. Call (850) 267-8186 or email contact@baytownewharf.com
to register. www.baytownewharf.com.
July
5. Shrimp Boil at Alys Beach Amphitheatre, 5-9 p.m. Boiled
local shrimp, potatoes, corn and smoked andouille sausage, plus
grilled hot dogs for the kids, fresh squeezed lemonade and fresh
carved watermelon. Music by Cadillac Willy. Cost is $18 for adults,
$8 for children under 12—all you can eat. Beer and wine also
available for purchase. To pre-purchase tickets, call (850) 213-5700.

Abrakadoodle Art Classes. Various locations. Call
(850) 424-5058 or visit www.abrakadoodle.com.
Free
Kids’ Summer Movie Series at Rave Motion Pictures,
Destin Commons. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.
- June 30 and July 1. Tales of Despereaux.
- July 7 and 8. Horton Hears a Who!
www.destincommons.com
Tuesdays.
Family Night at Santa Rosa Mall, Fort Walton Beach. Free
carousel rides from 5 to 9 p.m. and special offers from Chick-Fil-A,
Dairy Queen and Classic Cookie. www.santarosamall.com.
Tuesdays.
“Go, Dog, Go!” at Watercolor Marina Park Amphitheatre.
Adapted by Allison Gregory and Steven Dietz from P.D. Eastman’s
enduring children’s book. Free. Presented by Seaside Repertory
Theatre. www.seadiserep.org.
Tuesdays
and Wednesdays. Summer Kids Flicks at the Grand Theatre Pier Park
16, Panama City Beach. Box office opens at 9:30 a.m., movies
begin at 10. Just $3—cost includes a small box of popcorn
and child-sized soda.
www.thegrandtheatre.com.
Weekdays.
Stories by the Sea, Seaside, 4 p.m. A story time the entire
family will enjoy. Free. www.seasiderep.org.
Weekly
Summer Camps at Gulfarium, Okaloosa Island. Campers get
to pet the dolphin, feed the stingray, talk with trainers, go behind
the scenes, swim, create art, play music and see the shows. Day
camps run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for campers grade K-6. A camp for
children ages 3 to 5 with parent is also being offered from 9-11:30.
Call (850) 230-1102.
Through
Aug. 8. Summer Art Camp for Kids and Teens at Full Circle Gallery,
Fort Walton Beach. Schedule available at www.fullcirclefwb.com.
Children can expand their horizons and learn fun new ways to express
themselves. Pottery, painting and drawing, tie dying, beading, and
more. Adults are encouraged to sign up, too, and join in the fun.
Classes range from one-day camps to four days. Prices from $20 to
$150.
June
25. Beach Bag Workshop with Connie Fudge, 9-11:30 a.m.
for ages 6-11, 12:30-3 p.m. for ages 12-18. Children will create
an adorable beach bag—bring a light-colored canvas bag. Cost
is $25 for first child, $20 for each additional child from same
family. Call (850) 622-5970 to register. www.culturalartsassociation.com.

Fridays.
Friends of Destin Library, 10 a.m., Destin Library. The
Friends are a nonprofit group interested in promoting the services
and needs of the public library. Membership is $10 per year. Call
(850) 837-8572.
Through
July 21. “Be Creative @ Your Library” Tuesdays at Fort
Walton Beach Library, 10:30 a.m. The library’s summer
reading program will feature a different aspect of creativity each
week—dance, acting, music and art. Lots of great learning
opportunities for kids. To register, call Nancy Cardinal at (850)
833-9594.

Shelter
House Domestic Violence Victims’ Support Groups.
All information discussed is confidential; no appointment necessary.
Childcare is provided, and refreshments are served. Call (850) 243-1201
or visit www.shelterhousenwfl.org.
- Tuesdays,
Fort Walton Beach, 10:30 a.m. to noon and 6-8 p.m.
- Thursdays, Crestview, 10:30 a.m. to noon.
- Thursdays, DeFuniak Springs, 1-2:30 p.m.
June 26. Party
with a Purpose with Emerald Coast Parrothead Club at Howl at the
Moon, Okaloosa Island, doors open at 6 p.m. for members. Dueling
pianos begin at 7.

Wednesday
Night Concert Series at the Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin,
6-8 p.m. Free and open to the public, weather permitting. Enjoy
a tribute to the classics this month. www.sandestin.com.
- July 1. Beachcomber Music Award Winners Dread Clampitt.
- July 8. J.P. Soars and the Red Hots. First place winners at the
2009 International Blues Challenge.
Wednesdays.
Seaside Summer Concert Series, 7-9 p.m. Top music acts
fill Central Square and entertain guests of all ages. Presented
by the Merchants of Seaside, 30A Radio and Barefoot BBQ. See the
article on this year’s lineup
Wednesdays.
Sean Dietrich Trio “Music in Grand Park” at Grand Boulevard,
Sandestin, 5-8 p.m. Free and open to the public. www.sandestin.com.
Thursdays.
Navarre Park Summer Concert Series. Bring beach blankets
and lawn chairs for an evening of free family entertainment. The
series kicks off with Not Quite Fab May 28, 6-8 p.m. Visit www.navarrechamber.com
or call (850) 939-3267.
Saturdays.
Rock the Docks at HarborWalk Village, 7-9 p.m. Register
to win tickets for a Bud Light Party Cruise and a $99 HarborWalk
Village gift card. www.harborwalkvillage.com.
- June 27. Beachcomber Music Award Winner Donnie Sundal and Friends.
Saturdays
and Sundays. Coconut Radio at the Village of Baytowne Wharf,
7-9 p.m. Dance in the streets with the Village’s house band.
Free and open to the public. www.sandestin.com.
Marina
Park Music Series at Marina Park Amphitheater, sponsored
by the WaterColor Community Association and the WaterColor Inn and
Resort. Free and open to the public. Chairs and coolers welcome;
please, no pets or glass. Gates open at 6 p.m., with opening act
taking the stage at 6:30 followed by the headliner from 8 to 10
p.m. www.monarkevents.com.
- June 19. The Michael Warren Band and Kyle LaMonica.
- July 10. The Chris McCarty Band and B-Liminal.
- Aug. 14. Sons of William and Joey Peters.
July
11. Grammy Winner LeAnn Rimes at Emerald Coast Conference Center,
7 p.m. Tickets on sale now at www.destin-fwb.com/conference.

Yolo
Board Stand-up Paddleboard Rentals, lessons and classes.
A wonderful way to experience the water. Call (850) 622-5760 or
visit www.yoloboard.com.
June
27-28. World Shallow Water Slam in Pensacola Beach. Anglers
compete in the categories of grand slam, redfish, flounder and speckled
trout. Cash and prizes awarded, including Grand Slam prize of a
boat, motor and trailer. Additional information at www.thebeachfla.com.
July
1-5. 39th Annual Pensacola International Billfish Tournament at
Palafox Pier, Downtown Pensacola. Part of the World Billfish
Series, the tournament offers $575,000 in cash and prizes. Call
(850) 453-4638 for details.

Mondays.
Seaside REP’s “A Stone That Sings” at the amphitheater,
7:30 p.m. Set in a fantastical world of dragons, monsters, magic
and mystery, Stone lets the audience make choices to determine the
paths of the characters and the plot. Similar to the popular Choose
Your Own Adventure books, this is the ultimate in audience participation.
Free. www.seasiderep.org.
Through
July 25. “The Book of Liz” at Seaside Meeting Hall,
Wednesday through Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Seaside Repertory
Theatre presents David and Amy Sedaris’ hilarious satire about
cheese ball making Sister Elizabeth Donderstock and her Squeamish
religious community. Reviewed in this issue. Advance tickets are
$24, $20 for members, and $27 at the door. To purchase tickets,
visit www.seasiderep.org.
Through
Aug. 15. Loblolly Theatre Company’s “The Sisters of
Darjean Hooten,” Pensacola, various times staring
June 26 at 8 p.m. Described as a “killer musical,” the
play focuses on the sisters of the late Ms. Hooten, all of whom
have different mothers and have never met one another. Cast includes
Whitney Gilmore, Taylor Morton, Meg Peltier, Jackie Robinson, Patricia
Simmons and Allison Winschief. Admission is $9. Call (850) 439-3010
for reservations and additional information. www.loblollytheatre.com.
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