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Wednesday Night
Concert Series; Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin
EVERY WEDNESDAY
6:00pm through April and October through December
7:00pm May through September
Free of charge.
September
3 - Golden Dragon Acrobats
The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation will present
Golden Dragon Acrobats from China at the Emerald
Coast Conference Center. 850.650.2226
September
4 - September Music Thursdays
Mexico Beach "September Music Thursdays"
Live music 6-8 pm CST beachside at Sunset Park
next to El Governor Motel
888/723-2546
September
4 - Pier Park Summer Concert Series,
Panama City Beach
*Todd Herendeen*
September 5 - Friday Fest,
Harrison Ave, downtown Panama City. Information:
Friday
Fest
September
5 - FIRST FRIDAY RUSKIN PLACE ART WALK
Special shows at the galleries sharing new work
by diverse artists combined with live music,
food and drink make for a lovely stroll in the
park.
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Ruskin Place in Seaside, Fl.
For more information call 850-231-2133
September 6 - Emerald Coast
Triathalon; Spinnaker Beach Club, Panama City
Beach
September
6 - FALL CONCERT SERIES
John Calongne Trio
Location: Seaside Amphitheater
Subject to change
Free of charge
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
September 6 - Between the Springs Live outdoor concert
Ponce de Leon, Florida at FLUTES&VEGETABLES (1 mile north of exit 96 I-10 on Hwy 81N)
Thunder and Sunshine
A dynamic duos blend of rock, folk, and americana music that will please and entertain everyone.
Free Admission Everyone invited
Call 850-836-9996 for more info
www.myspace.com/flutesandvegetables
September 7 - 9/11 Remembrance Service for the Panama City Police Department and the Panama City Fire Department. The Service is to be given by police Chaplain's Rev Joe and Kim Purl in honor of the sacrifice that was made on 9/11 and the sacrifices that are offered daily by our courageous first responders. Both departments will have displays including heavy equipment such as Fire Trucks and Panama City Police official Vehicles. Please show your support and appreciation by joining the congregation of the Panama City First Church of the Nazarene as we honor our unsung heroes past and present on this special occasion. Date: Sunday, September 7th, 2008 Time: Service time 10:45 am - 11:45 am Place: First Church of the Nazarene 3610 W. 17th St. (Corner of 17th & Michigan) in St. Andrews
September
7-October 9 - Pastel Society of North
Florida 10th Biennial National Exhibition
The Pastel Society of North Florida has brought
together some of the nation's finest pastel
artists for this exhibition at Northwest Florida
State College's (OWC) Holzhauer Gallery in Niceville.
Gallery is open Monday-Thursday, 9am to 4pm
and Sunday 1pm-4pm. 850.729.6000
September
11 - September Music Thursdays
Mexico Beach "September Music Thursdays"
Live music 6-8 pm CST beachside at Sunset Park
next to El Governor Motel
888/723-2546
September 11 - Pier Park Summer
Concert Series, Panama City Beach
*Panama City Pops*
September 11 - Combine a delicious meal with the comedic talents of Act4Murder as they present DEADLY VOWS at three locations in September: September 11, Bogey's Bar & Restaurant in DeFuniak Springs; September 13, French Quarter Grill in Niceville; and September 25, Floyd's Shrimp House on the Boardwalk of Okaloosa Island. It's a night you won't want to miss as the Tyrannical Toulongs renew their wedding vows in the presence of their strange family and friends amidst music, dancing... and murder! The show features Kay Yarbrough, Norm Boyd, Lisa Worsham, Christopher Manson, Michelle Dolgoff, Mary Ann Averitte, Cynthia Bergquist, and Tiffany Smith. Seating begins at 6:15, dinner and show at 7:00 for all locations. Call Bogey's at 850-951-2233, French Quarter Grill at 850-678-2604, or Floyd's at 850-243-2232 for price, menu and reservations. Visit www.act4murder.com for additional details.
September
12-14 - SOUTHERN BREEZE COASTAL WINE
AND CULINARY FESTIVAL
Returning to the Gulf Coast for the 5th year,
the festival offers Winemaker Dinners, a Grand
Wine tasting, Wine and Culinary Seminars and
a Walkabout Brunch.
Location: Gulf Place, Santa Rosa Beach For more
information call 800-239-9880
www.southernbreeze.com/winefest
September 12 - 22nd Annual
Dr. H. C. White Golf Tournament
White-Wilson Medical Center presents its 22nd
Annual Dr. H. C. White Golf Tournament benefiting
the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce
Foundation. The Foundation provides scholarships
to Okaloosa Walton College and the University
of West Florida. For sponsor & team info
contact: Gail Waller @ 850.244.8191
September
13 - Annual God Bless America Concert
on Sept 13th at the Springfield Community Center.
This event is held in memory of 9/11 and is
a Benefit for the Local American Red Cross See
more
information
September
13 - Farmers Market, downtown Panama
City; 8:00am-12:00pm
September 13 - Combine a delicious meal with the comedic talents of Act4Murder as they present DEADLY VOWS at three locations in September: September 11, Bogey's Bar & Restaurant in DeFuniak Springs; September 13, French Quarter Grill in Niceville; and September 25, Floyd's Shrimp House on the Boardwalk of Okaloosa Island. It's a night you won't want to miss as the Tyrannical Toulongs renew their wedding vows in the presence of their strange family and friends amidst music, dancing... and murder! The show features Kay Yarbrough, Norm Boyd, Lisa Worsham, Christopher Manson, Michelle Dolgoff, Mary Ann Averitte, Cynthia Bergquist, and Tiffany Smith. Seating begins at 6:15, dinner and show at 7:00 for all locations. Call Bogey's at 850-951-2233, French Quarter Grill at 850-678-2604, or Floyd's at 850-243-2232 for price, menu and reservations. Visit www.act4murder.com for additional details.
September 13 - Emerald Coast
Health Fair
The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce
will host an Emerald Coast Health Fair on Saturday,
September 13 from 9am to 2pm at Santa Rosa Mall
in Fort Walton Beach. Over 100 businesses will
participate and will provide a host of healthcare
screenings, services, information and activities.
850.244.8191
September
13 - FALL CONCERT SERIES
Timeless
Location: Seaside Amphitheater
Subject to change
Free of charge
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
September
15 - Kiwanis 8th Annual Charity Golf
Tournament
The Kiwanis 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
takes place September 15 at the Kelly Plantation
Golf Club. Proceeds will go to the Children's
Advocacy Center, Children in Crisis, the Destin
YMCA, and more! The event starts with lunch
and registration at 11am; shotgun start scramble
is at 12:30pm. There will be a putting contest,
silent auction and much more. 850.830.3371
September
18 - September Music Thursdays
Mexico Beach "September Music Thursdays"
Live music 6-8 pm CST beachside at Sunset Park
next to El Governor Motel
888/723-2546
September
18 - Thursday Night Art Series
4-8 PM
Free
Artisan Lane (Street between Orvis and Gallery
NU)
Stroll Artisan Lane (located between Orvis and
Gallery NU) at Grand Boulevard and enjoy interactive
demonstrations showcasing Grand Boulevard ’s
art galleries and other local artists in the
community. Light refreshments will be provided
as well as musical entertainment and artist
demonstration such as glass blowing and sculpture.
September 20/21 - The GRAND
Taste of the Boulevard; 1-5 pm
Grand park
$25 in advance, $35 day of
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Grand Park and
sample specialties from our signature restaurants
as wine experts pour boutique wins to compliment
each delicacy while listening to the sounds
of a lively band in the background.
September
20 - FALL CONCERT SERIES
The Beach Mice
Location: Seaside Amphitheater
Subject to change
Free of charge
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
September
20 - Heritage Museum Hosts Emerald
Coast Woodturners Guild
The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida will
host the Emerald Coast Woodturning Guild as
part of its Heritage Alive! Craft Series. Hands-on
learning, with basic instruction in traditional
woodturning and woodcraft techniques will be
provided. Craftsmen will demonstrate their incredible
skills, display finely crafted work and answer
questions from visitors. Free and open to the
public, but space is limited. Call 850.678.2615
for reservations.
September
25 - September Music Thursdays
Mexico Beach "September Music Thursdays"
Live music 6-8 pm CST beachside at Sunset Park
next to El Governor Motel
888/723-2546
September 13 - Combine a delicious meal with the comedic talents of Act4Murder as they present DEADLY VOWS at three locations in September: September 11, Bogey's Bar & Restaurant in DeFuniak Springs; September 13, French Quarter Grill in Niceville; and September 25, Floyd's Shrimp House on the Boardwalk of Okaloosa Island. It's a night you won't want to miss as the Tyrannical Toulongs renew their wedding vows in the presence of their strange family and friends amidst music, dancing... and murder! The show features Kay Yarbrough, Norm Boyd, Lisa Worsham, Christopher Manson, Michelle Dolgoff, Mary Ann Averitte, Cynthia Bergquist, and Tiffany Smith. Seating begins at 6:15, dinner and show at 7:00 for all locations. Call Bogey's at 850-951-2233, French Quarter Grill at 850-678-2604, or Floyd's at 850-243-2232 for price, menu and reservations. Visit www.act4murder.com for additional details.
Sept 25-28
- Thunder
Beach
September
26 - Estuary Day 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM
261 7th Street Apalachicola, Florida
Annual Estuary Day Celebration. Free admission,
education and activities for everyone.
September
26 - Tapestry Park Cinema - Tapestry
Park will host a free movie night once a month.
Each month, a well known film will be shown
on a giant 16-foot screen in Savannah Park.
Tapestry Park Cinema will also be offering a
cash-only concession stand. The films that have
been chosen for this first series are geared
towards the entire family. Each of the screenings
will begin at sundown, around 8:00 p.m.; however,
guests are encouraged to arrive early to secure
their spot on the lawn. Tapestry Park Cinema
will run on Fridays, June 27th, July 25th, August
29th and September 26th. For a complete listing
of films, please call Tapestry Park at 850.234.3339.
September 26/27/28 - "Jerry Finnegan's
Sister" - Kaleidoscope Theatre Panama City
- a romantic comedy that is entertaining, funny,
and touching; about a boy, a girl, love, and
the paralyzing awkwardness of communicating
tender feelings - it celebrates the best of
what makes us human as we stumble along the
rocky road to romance.
September 27 -
FALL CONCERT SERIES
The Conch Republic
Location: Seaside Amphitheater
Subject to change
Free of charge
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
September 27
- 8th Annual Ft. Walton Beach Dog Daze
Held at The Landing Park on Brooks Street in
Downtown Ft. Walton Beach Contact: The Greater
Ft. Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce at 850-244-8191
Check the Website:for Vendor and Registration
Information. A community event for canines and
their humans. Food, contests, music and fun
ALL DAY! Leashes & Proof of Current Rabies
shots required. Socialized dogs ONLY! Donations
Requested! (Rain Date: Oct. 4th, 2008)
September 27/28
- C-Quarter's Marina King Fish Shoot Out
C-Quarter's Marina King Fish Shoot Out, proceeds
go to the Leukemia Foundation. C-Quarter's Marina,
501 St. James Ave., Hwy. 98, Carrabelle, FL
(850) 697-8400
September 29
- October 4 - Central Panhandle Fair, Bay County
Fairgrounds, Panama City
