Well, I missed Mardi Gras on the island in Fort Walton Beach, FL. It was on January 19th this year, and it slipped by me without notice. However, there is still time to catch the Pensacola Mardi Gras on February 2nd. This is a 4 day event, that is full of fun. Pensacola, Florida is 40 miles from Fort Walton Beach, Florida and 65 miles from Niceville, Florida. Another hour west of Pensacola is Mobile, Alabama and they have the claim to fame as the oldest Mardi Gras celebration in America. Beginning on January 5th and culminating on February 5th (Fat Tuesday), the streets of downtown Mobile are transformed with marching bands, floats, and of course moon pies. Mobile prides itself on having a "family friendly Mardi Gras" experience.
There are many more upcoming events in the Fort Walton Beach area that I don't want to miss. Especially, "Annie" coming to the Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center at Okaloosa Walton Community College. Visit Fort Walton Beach.com to stay abreast of the many activities available in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Niceville, Florida, and Destin, Florida.
| January 27 |
| From Baroque to the Beatles Move over Victor Borge and make way for today's concert pianist with a Cheshire Cat sense of humor! Direct from world famous stages such as Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, the Emerald Coast Concert Association presents the world renowed, award winning concert pianist Vladimir Zaitsev. Event Time: 7:30pm at the Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium. Phone: 850.729.6000, 850.362.9356, 850.837.1742. |
| January 30 |
| Annie Leapin' Lizards! Annie is coming to Niceville! This timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie will give a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope, while warming the heats of those who remember it as a cherished old friend. Boasting one of Broadway's most memorable scores, including "It's the Hard-Knock Life," "Easy Street," "N.Y.C." and the ever-optimistic "Tomorrow," Annie is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family. Don't miss this all-new production that Variety calls "A winner!" and Chicago Sun Times called "As engaging as ever...a handsome, entertaining, and engaging production." Event Time: 7:30pm. Phone 850.729.6000; website: www.owc.edu/arts |
| February 1 |
| Ring of Fire The music of the Man in Black ignites the stage in this new Broadway musical featuring 38 songs from the legendary Johnny Cash. Stories of passion, redemption, humor, and salvation will set the stage ablaze in this musical celebration of the world's most famous rebel. Hits include; "Walk the Line," "Hurt," "Jackson," "I've Been Everywhere," "Folsom Prison Blues," "A Boy Named Sue," and the title track "RING OF FIRE". With smashing medleys and a hearty bounce in its guitar-driven step, this shindig will have you stompin' your feet and shoutin' for more. Event Time: 7:30 p.m. Phone: 850.729.6000; website: www.owc.edu/arts |
| February 2 |
| American Gospel Ministries The Village Singers (Bluegrass) 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. Phone: 850.862.6211; website: http://www.villagesingers.com/ |
| February 5 |
| First Tuesday Lecture Series "What's Hot, What's Not: Decorating for Today" Carol Stearns, NWFL Daily News decorating columnist, 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, wbsite: www.cityofcrestview.org/library.htm |
| February 7 |
| MOTHERHOOD: The Myth, The Magic, The Madness Success Coach Desley Parker. For women of childbearing ages in Okaloosa and Walton counties, learn how to define your visions and goals, learn to live in balance and identify your support network. At the Two Trees Restaurant / Fort Walton Beach Golf Club. $10 registration fee, form can printed off our website at http://www.healthystartokawalton.org%20./ |
| February 10 |
| OWC Soundsations Show Choir, Snowbirds Concert Tickets available through local Snowbird clubs. OWC's talented group of fine and performing arts scholarship students perform. Website: www.owc.edu/arts |
| February 16 |
| Capital Steps, Sponsored by WUWF Public Radio MTickets available December 1 for the national tour of this popular NPR political comedy/satire, call WUWF at 800-239-9893 or e-mail Lynne@wuwf.org ;website: www.owc.edu/arts |
| February 16 |
| Capital Steps, Sponsored by WUWF Public Radio Tickets available December 1 for the national tour of this popular NPR political comedy/satire, call WUWF at 800-239-9893 or e-mail Lynne@wuwf.org ;website: www.owc.edu/arts |
| I Love A Piano End Date: February 17; Duration: 2 Days The Emerald Coast Concert Associations presents Brian Curl and Company in "I Love A Piano". This years show stars pianist, vocalist, and entertainer Brian Curl together with Joey MacDonald, drummer Eddie Graham and Joe Bruno on bass. Join them as they create a colorful, panoramic journey into a world of music featuring a fantastic variety of styles including ragtime, rock ‘n roll, tin pan alley, showtunes, jazz, semi-classical, and pop favorites. Saturday February 16, 7:30pm and Sunday, February 17, 2:00pm at Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium. For information call 850.729.6000, 850.362.9356, 850.837.1742. |
| February 20 |
| The Producers Experience the biggest Tony Award winner in Broadway history with the Mel Brooks musical comedy, "The Producers" -- "Simply the funniest, most fearlessly irreverent thing ever seen on stage!" (USA Today). This is a laugh out loud, ‘I can't believe they just did that' extravaganza of quick wit and one show-stopping number after another. The nationally touring show features an energetic 22-member ensemble cast, luscious costumes designed by William Ivey Long, and brilliant choreography all wrapped around a howlingly funny plot. Phone: 850.729.6000; website: www.owc.edu/arts |
| February 22 |
| Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra Stars of Tomorrow MPrestigious Concerto Competition winners will dazzle with their polish and virtuosity as they perform with the NFSO, the region's premiere professional symphony now in its 21st season.Phone: 850.729.6000; website: www.owc.edu/arts |
| February 23 |
| 11th Annual Florida Sportsman Fishing Show End Date: February 24; Duration: 2 Days Held at Northwest Fairgrounds. Florida Sportsman Magazine will host the 11th annual Fishing show. |
| Fort Walton Beach Coin Club Show End Date: February 24; Duration: 2 Days Westwoood Retirement Resort, 1001 MarWalt Dr., Fort Walton Beach (across form FWB Medical Center). Saturday hours 10am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 4 pm. Free parking, free admission. Twenty dealers from throughout the southeast will be on hand to buy, sell and trade coins, currency, tokens and medals from ths United States and around the world. Of interest to novice and serious collectors alike. Free state quarter to each attendee (while supplies last). More info: Dave Parenteau, 850.936.4892. |
| February 25 |
| Movin' Out Five-time Grammy winner Billy Joel and legendary director/choreographer Twyla Tharp joined forces to create this spectacular Broadway musical that Time Magazine declares "The #1 show of the year!" More than 24 Billy Joel rock classics are brought to electrifying new life as Movin Out tells the story of five life-long friends over two turbulent decades. - including their post-World War II idealism, the Vietnam War and its subsequent unrest, and finally, survival. It all adds up to one unforgettable Broadway musical with songs like "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me," "We Didn't Start the Fire," and "Pressure" that all come together to weave a poignant narrative. Phone: 850.729.6000; website: www.owc.edu/arts |
| February 28 |
| The Magic of Ireland Championship Irish Dancing at Mattie Kelly Art Centre MThe Magic of Ireland Championship Irish Dancing including Stunning music, Singing & Dancing Performing at Mattie Kelly Art Centre at Okaloosa Walton College Tickets Phone: 850.729.6000; website: www.owc.edu/arts |
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