Welcome to Downtown Fort Walton Beach: March 2011

Live Music and Entertainment
Wednesday -
Fokker's - Christian and James

Thursday -
Fokker's- CJ Peake
Bangkok house Jazz- Toni Drago & Friends

Friday -
Fokker's- Garry James Downstairs & Karaoke Upstairs
KC's Sandbar- http://kcsfwb.com/events.html
Coaster’s-http://www.facebook.com/pages/Coasters/118941784811024

Saturday -
Fokker's - Garry James
KC's Sandbar - http://kcsfwb.com/events.html

March's Book Selection

Meeting - March 31, 2011 @6pm

The Ten-Cent Plague

by David Hajdu

Paperback, 464pp

Barnes & Noble – $11.29

Brief Synopsis –”This meticulous exploration into comics and the censorship campaigns of the late 1940s and 1950s....a complicated and controversial history interlacing public opinion and “research” on the effects of comics....many of the writers and artists from that period were unable to work again in the comics business after the crackdown.”

Barnes & Noble has an online coupon for 5% off a single purchase. Use code W9D3B7F

Book Group meets on the last Thursday of every month at 6pm at the Art Lair, Fountain Square, Fort Walton Beach.

www.nwflaa.com

CJ Peake
Thursdays @ Fokkers
http://www.facebook.com/FokkersPub
WING NIGHT!!!! Every Thursday Night @ Fokkers$.39 Wings!

Wine Tasting this Thursday!

Come sample a mix of our favorite wines and browse our new selections!

$5.00 gets you samples of select wines, and $5.00 off your wine purchase!

What more can you ask for?!
Our new location is 180-1 Miracle Strip Parkway, right next door to Cinema Plus!

Call us if you need directions!
315-1010

Toni is Back at the Bangkok House on Thursday Nights!

Best Jazz around with local musicians sitting in........you never know who just might show up!

Bangkok House Thai Restaurant

201 Ferry Road
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
243-6911
Thursday Ladies Night
Buy One Get One!
Saturday
$.25 Draft @ Docie's Dock
4:30-6:30pm

FREE TASTINGS OF
CRAFT BEERS & WINE
@ BEACH LIQUORS
Every Friday 5PM-7PM!
At The Paradise Plaza next to Brooks Bridge
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548 -
(850) 244-8191

Sip and Spin @ Full Circle Gallery
Sip & Spin @
Full Circle Gallery
1st Friday and 3rd Friday of each month
6:00 - 8:00 pm
$15.00 FOR PRE-REGISTRATION
$20.00 AT THE DOOR (SPACE IS LIMITED)
Bring a friend and a bottle of wine. Relax and try your hand at pottery- no experience necessary. Everybody gets the chance to make at least one pot!

Sip and spin is a fun time to socialize and see if pottery is something you are really interested in.

Pottery is a multiple step project. You will create a piece or two during your first session. To complete the project you will need to sign up for another session to glaze your work. You can finish your piece by signing up for another Sip & Spin session, or by registering for Personalized Study in Clay.
Stop by the gallery or call 850-362-8041 to register.
FULL CIRCLE ART GALLERY AND STUDIO OFFERS KIDS, ADULT & FAMILY CLASSES EVERY WEEK!
See www.fullcirclefwb.com for current schedule!

Garry James Bottleneck Blues
Friday & Saturday @ Fokker's Pub
James is a guitarist, singer, and harmonica blower of tremendous force, as his readings of both blues classics and more contemporary singer-songwriter material like Neil Young’s “Hey Hey My My (Out of the Blue)” demonstrate. He doesn’t work from a set list, but he will do songs the crowds want to hear—in his own style
http://www.facebook.com/FokkersPub

Every Friday
$1.00 Gumbo & Free Wifi

Larry Beat is on The Street

Let’s keep the buzz going with the April Fool’s “Extra Credit” ART WALK – April 1, 2011, from 5 – 9 pm – We had five artists last week, so please come join us! - The Downtown Art Walk is an exciting & thrilling event where you can mingle with an diverse blend of edgy & energetic local artists, sample tasty snacks, sip delightful wines & meet beautiful new friends!

The Art Lair @
The Fountain Square
http://www.nwflaa.com/

Current Exhibit:
Retro Photo - March 18-April 9
Featuring students of the Pin-Hole Camera Workshop

Workshops & Classes

Photoshop

Instructor – Brandon Pence

Topics Covered – Complete digital art project, from start to finish, in Brandon’s style. For more of

Brandon’s work -
brandonpence.com Each workshop will present a different project.

What to Bring – A laptop with Photoshop already installed. Download a demo copy of photoshop from Adobe if you don’t have your own copy. Please make sure Photoshop is already installed before attending.

Tuition – Per Workshop – NWFLAA Members $30, Non Members $40
Dates – Saturday, April 2 – 10am-noon

The Making of Yin
In copying the “Yin” painting, you will learn layout design as well as several painting techniques to achieve textures and blending. Creativity and alternative perceptions of this painting are encouraged. At the end of the series, students will leave with their own version of “Yin”. No experience is preferred as this workshop is geared towards Beginners and will take you step-by-step through the process of creating your own Masterpiece!
All students must bring their own painting supplies and easel. Students have a choice to use either Acrylic or Oil paint. We will not be inter-mixing the two mediums within one painting, so please have all of your paints to be of the same type – Acrylic or Oil.

Download Materials List : Here
Class Length – 3 class periods – 1pm-3pm
Sundays, April 3, April 10, April 17
Tuition – NWFLAA Members – per Day $30 or Entire Workshop $75, Non-Members – per Day $40 or Entire Workshop $85

Let’s Make Kites

For Children ages 5-10. The children will make paper kites in two different styles and will decorate the kites as they wish.

The kites will hang in the adult’s “Kite Show” at the Art Lair April 15 – May 7.
Each child receives a participation ribbon at the opening reception of the “Kite Show” on Friday, April 15 – 6-8pm.
Date – Saturday, April 9 – 10am-Noon
Cost – $5
Class Limit – 20
Please email us to register.

2011 GALLERY SHOWS

Each Gallery show hosts a Friday Night Opening Reception

Retro Photo - March 18-April 9

Kite Show - April 15-May 7

Stuck in Monochrome - May 13-June 11

Survivor Photography Winner - June 17-July 9

Can you Dig It? - July 15-August 6

Technomania - August 12-Sept 2

Clowns, Clowns, & More Clowns! - Sept 9-Oct 1

Graffiti - Oct 7-Oct 29

In Your Dreams - Nov 4-Dec 3

Video Rewind - Dec 9 - Dec 31

Arts and Design Society of Fort Walton Beach
Arts and Design Society of Fort Walton Beach
17 First Street SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850.244.1271
adso@artsdesignsociety.org
http://artsdesignsociety.org/

Collage Exhibit
2 Tickets to Paradise
March 16 – April 9, 2011
Yard Sale
Sat, April 2, 8am – 1pm
The yard Sale will have Plants, frames, and art supplies including the regular yard sale items.

Fused Glass
Sat, April 2, 9:30am – 11:30am
Kelly Bott, Instr. You will make and take home two pieces of fused glass jewelry. Beginning level but all levels welcome.

Life Drawing
Thu, April 7, 6pm – 9pm
Bring your own materials, no instruction.

Call to Artists
ADSO’s 19th Southeast Regional Juried Fine Arts Exhibition
May 1 – June 2
Click here for the Entry Form

Student Art Show
April 13 – 23
Click here for the Entry Form

Just Sculpture
April 27 – May 28
Click here for the Entry Form

HPCC to host Hometown History Saturdays
The City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park and Cultural Center (HPCC) invite you to be a part of “Hometown History Saturdays.” On the first Saturday of each month the museums of HPCC especially welcome locals. Visitors who can show a driver’s license with a Fort Walton Beach address will receive admission at a reduced rate of $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for children.

The museums of HPCC include the Indian Temple Mound Museum (open Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:30pm); the Camp Walton Schoolhouse and the Garnier Post Office Museums (open Saturdays from 1:00-3:00pm). This reduced admission is paid at the Indian Temple Mound Museum and will allow entrance to all three museums. The reduced rate will not apply to educational programs taking place on Saturdays.

In conjunction with this program, Friends of the Museums, Inc. will have a drawing to award an honorary Friends membership each month. Friends of the Museums provide financial and volunteer commitment in support of programming and operations at HPCC. Benefits of membership include advanced invitations to programs and activities, museum store discounts and reduced museum admission rates.

Heritage Park and Cultural Center is located at 139 SE Miracle Strip Parkway and is open 6 days a week. For current hours or additional information please contact museum staff at 850.833.9595.
Cinderella
Apr 2nd, 2011 - Apr 3rd, 2011

Follow Cinderella in her magical adventure from servant to princess in this timeless tale of dreams come true!

Northwest Florida Ballet brings a classic fairytale to life with its rendition of Cinderella. This family favorite, complete with gorgeous sets, brilliant costumes, exquisite dancing and hilarious moments, is perfect for anyone who believes in magic.

Saturday, April 2 @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 3 @ 2:30 pm

Mattie Kelly Fine and Performing Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College, Niceville
Adults $25
Children (12 and under) $12.50

Tickets on sale February 7
Call (850) 664-7787 or purchase online.
http://nfballet.org

Sponsored by
Whitney Bank and Waste Management.

"Wild Encounters" - Kids Workshops @ EC Science Center

This summer Emerald Coast Science Center will be hosting "Wild Encounters" - Kids Workshops "EDUtained" by Nonie's Ark Animal Encounters.
Children rising second through fifth grade are invited to join Nonie to learn about Exotic Creatures, Backyard Wildlife and Stewardship. Workshops will be from 1-4pm on Fridays, June 3 (Reptiles & amphibians), June 17 (Bats), June 24 (Rainforest), July 1 (Birds), July 8 (Mammals), July 15 (Bugs & Spiders) and July 29 (Endangered Species). Build crafts, explore nature, create snacks, play games & meet live animals! Space is limited & cost is $20.00 per child per workshop paid in advance to secure reservation. For more information, contact nonie@noniesark.com 850.862.9588 or to sign up geninfo@ecscience.org , 850.664.1261, or use the online form below.
Register Online:http://www.ecscience.org/nonie.htm

2 for 1 Sunday @
Emerald Coast Science Center
Run 4 Science- April 16th
http://www.ecscience.org/
Due to popular demand, beginning February 10 we will be open on Thursdays from 1:00 to 6:00 so you can come visit after-school or on early release days.
We have rescheduled the Run 4 Science for Saturday April 16th! You may register online at www.run4science.com. Hope to see you all there.

Last Sunday of Every Month!
2 for 1 admission. Free admission for one person, of the lesser value, with one full price admission.

Emerald Coast Science Center
139 Brooks Street
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Voice: 850.664.1261
Fax: 850.664.6862
Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Friday 9:00 - 2:00
Saturday - 9:00 - 4:00
Sunday 12:00 - 4:00
The Emerald Coast Science Center is open year-round, but is closed on most major holidays.

Retro Photo ExhibitArt Lair @ The Fountain Square http://www.nwflaa.com/The purpose of this art association and website is to get everyone involved in the arts, in some way or another. I talked a few of my friends into starting this venture with me. We all agreed we were looking for something new and different as far as art groups go. We want the art group to be interactive. We want the website to be interactive. We want to inspire creative thinking. So join us in what hopes to be an exciting, creative ride into the unknown. Holly Mission Statement The goal of the Northwest Florida Arts Association is to bring a fresh venue for the artists of Northwest Florida to network, collaborate, teach, and exhibit their work. We hope to enrich our community by providing opportunities for creative and personal growth to artists in all media types. Also, we hope to educate the public regarding art in all of its forms as well as encourage the public to join us in classes, demonstrations, workshops, and lectures on a variety of art topics. Contact – nwflaa@gmail.com

Larry Beat links to the March 18, 2011 photos:

Facebook:    http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2115510&id=1294766920

Webshots:    http://entertainment.webshots.com/album/579937001mWsqBV

Merchants Ladies Night
Every 2nd Thursday
A Free night for the ladies featuring fitness, wine, food, special discounts and fun!

Click Here for Downtown Menus:
http://downtownfwb.blogspot.com/p/menus.html

Every Tuesday Night Run
Come join us on Tuesday nights at 6pm for a run or walk (you pick your pace).We have a 3.1 or 6.2 mile route or anything in between. We follow the Brooks Street race course its flat and lighted.
Come out and meet a great group of fellow runners and walkers.
Free beer afterward!
Location : Run With It
Contact : 243-1007
www.RunWithItFl.com

Sip and Spin @ Full Circle Gallery
Sip & Spin @
Full Circle Gallery
1st Friday and 3rd Friday of each month
6:00 - 8:00 pm
$15.00 FOR PRE-REGISTRATION
$20.00 AT THE DOOR (SPACE IS LIMITED)
Bring a friend and a bottle of wine. Relax and try your hand at pottery- no experience necessary. Everybody gets the chance to make at least one pot!

Sip and spin is a fun time to socialize and see if pottery is something you are really interested in.

Pottery is a multiple step project. You will create a piece or two during your first session. To complete the project you will need to sign up for another session to glaze your work. You can finish your piece by signing up for another Sip & Spin session, or by registering for Personalized Study in Clay.
Stop by the gallery or call 850-362-8041 to register.
FULL CIRCLE ART GALLERY AND STUDIO OFFERS KIDS, ADULT & FAMILY CLASSES EVERY WEEK!
See www.fullcirclefwb.com for current schedule!
March Library Exhibit
The Fort Walton Beach Library invites the public to enjoy the artwork of two local digital photo artists, Linda Carr and Bernadette Sims during February and March. The two longtime friends are both award winning photographers and are well-known for their involvement in civic, artistic and non-profit organizations in Northwest Florida. Their photography work covers a wide variety of subjects including landscape, flowers, people and architecture.
The library is located at 185 Miracle Strip Parkway, in downtown Fort Walton Beach at the corner of Eglin Parkway. Parking is on First Street to the North and Ferry Road to the East. Call 833-9590 for additional information. Contact: Jennifer Kepple, Adult Services Librarian.

Fort Walton Beach Library
Kid's Activities
Ages 3-6
1st & 3rd
   Tuesdays at 10 am

Carpet Surfers ages 0-2
1st & 3rd Thursdays at 10 am
Please sign up or call 833-9590.

Art Lair @ The Fountain Square
Open : Tuesday - Friday 3-6pm
Saturday: During Class times
The purpose of this art association is to get everyone involved in the arts, in some way or another.  We want the art group to be interactive.
We want the website to be interactive. We want to inspire creative thinking. So join us in what hopes to be an exciting, creative ride into the unknown.

The goal of the Northwest Florida Arts Association is to bring a fresh venue for the artists of Northwest Florida to network, collaborate,teach, and exhibit their work. We hope to enrich our community by providing opportunities for creative and personal growth to artists in all media types. Also, we hope to educate the public regarding art in all of its forms as well as encourage the public to join
us in classes,demonstrations, workshops, and lectures on a variety of art topics.Contact – nwflaa@gmail.com
http://www.nwflaa.com/

March's Book Selection
Meeting - March 31, 2011 @6pm
The Ten-Cent Plague
by David Hajdu
Paperback, 464pp
Barnes & Noble – $11.29
Brief Synopsis –”This meticulous exploration into comics and the censorship campaigns of the late 1940s and 1950s....a complicated and controversial history interlacing public opinion and “research” on the effects of comics....many of the writers and artists from that period were unable to work again in the comics business after the crackdown.”
Barnes & Noble has an online coupon for 5% off a single purchase. Use code W9D3B7F
Book Group meets on the last Thursday of every month at 6pm at the Art Lair, Fountain Square, Fort Walton Beach.
2011 GALLERY SHOWS

Retro Photo - March 18-April 9
Kite Show - April 15-May7
Stuck in Monochrome - May 13-June 11
Survivor Photography Winner - June 17-July 9
Can you Dig It? - July 15-August 6
Technomania - August 12-Sept 2
Clowns, Clowns, & More Clowns! - Sept 9-Oct 1
Graffiti - Oct 7-Oct 29
In Your Dreams - Nov 4-Dec 3
Video Rewind - Dec 9 - Dec 31

Passage | February 12th - April 10th, 2011
JENNIFER DIAZ
Photographer Jennifer Diaz presents her solo show “Passage” on February 12 - April 10, 2011.

“Passage” features a photo collection reflecting the artist’s view of the simple details in a complex world.

Jennifer Diaz’s exhibition focuses on the passage of time in relation to simple items often overlooked, due to life’s distractions. Her focus on minute details along with the method in which she chooses to frame her subject matter, gives her audience a micro and fragmented view. This leaves viewers wondering and imagining what makes up the rest of the scene. Jennifer’s work also shows us the beauty of change resulting from natural decomposition. Example pieces include: a water droplet falling from an aged faucet and an air conditioner slowly consumed by the progressive growth of petals and vines. The intrigue of Jennifer’s work lies in her perception of mundane and, some might say, unsightly objects. Jennifer says of her work, “I shine a light on natural beauty and detailed complexity that others may not be able to see.”

While Jennifer’s works are derived from her personal experiences of growing up in Miami, caring for her ailing grandfather, and most recently her travels as a member of the United States Air Force, they are also open to individual interpretation.
SHOTS FOR A GOOD CAUSE!
Less than a year after enlisting in the Air Force, Jennifer’s grandfather, Beni, passed away. Although challenged with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Beni always laughed and joked as if the debilitating effects of MS did not exist. Not a day goes by where Jennifer isn’t thinking of Beni and his spirit of strength and humor. She continues to remember him through her photography. Every shot taken is an opportunity to help others challenged with MS. In memory of Benigno Q. Diaz, the artist’s profits are donated to the National MS Society, North Florida Chapter.

FULL CIRCLE GALLERY

HOURS:
TUE. - SAT.
11AM - 6PM
SUN.
1PM - 5PM
29B SE EGLIN PARKWAY
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548
(850)-362-8041
HTTP://WWW.FULLCIRCLEFWB.COM

10AM - 2PM AARP TAX AIDE - WALK-INS ONLY
WHERE: FORT WALTON BEACH LIBRARY
THE LIBRARY IS LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN FORT WALTON
BEACH NEAR EGLIN PARKWAY. PARKING IS LOCATED ON FIRST STREET.
LIBRARY@FWB.ORG
(850) 833-9590
HTTP://WWW.FWB.ORG/INDEX.PHP/LIBRARY-MAINMENU-134.HTML

Three Dogs & a Chick are on the move!
Be sure and stop by to check out their new location!

Carolina Cigars is expanding! We have a great new location at 180-1 Miracle Strip Parkway! We will still be offering our fantastic homemade cigars, but the expansion has also made us very excited to offer a cheese & chocolate selection!
315-1010

www.theclosetswap.com
Each and Everyday, you can save Loads of $$ at The Closet Swap, Inc. but on certain days.....YOU can save EVEN MORE!
MONDAY:20% off All Accessories (except shoes)
TUESDAYS: This is my Recycle and Receive Day!
When selling items, if you choose the Store Credit option, you receive and Extra $10.00 in Store Credit.
(monetary value has to equal $20.00 or more)
Military Discount - 15% off Entire Store!
WOOHOO WEDNESDAY:25% off All Denim!
THURSDAY:Double Punch Day on Your Frequent Buyer Card!
If you don't have one...mention this and receive an Extra Punch!
FRIDAY: 20% OFF ALL DRESSES!

Artesano Hand Made Jewels
NIKKI & JOHN are OPEN!
Check out the New Store!
850-244-5922
Featuring Handmade Jewels, Earth Apparel, Peruvian Hand Work and Local Art
Artesano Jewels honors 15% Discount Every Tuesday for Military and Dependants.

Fluid Surf Shop offers Military 10%
off everything except boards everyday!
www.fluidsurfshop.com

www.shangrila-vintage.com
“SHANGRI-LA Vintage Boutique” is an Eclectic Boutique of Extraordinarily Electric & Jazzy Flamboyance! – Vintage clothes & accessories for men & women – Come get your funk on where “All you need is Love” - 124 Miracle Strip Pkwy in historic downtown Fort Walton Beach FL (850) 862-4588.
Buccaneer Gift Shop
http://www.buccaneergiftshop.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Buccaneer-Gift-Shop/364828546316?v=info

Adonna’s Bakery and Cafe
Mon - Fri: 5am - 7pm
Sat: 6am - 3pm
Fresh baked breads + sandwiches + donuts + deserts + cakes + cookies + more
Delivery Available Prices Vary On Locations
Also Call Now 850-226-7552 & place your pick up orders!
www.adonnasbakery.com

Cinama Plus
www.cinemaplusinc.com
Pitchers of beer for $5 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Admission: $3 for Adults
$2 for Children (3-12) and Senior Citizens (65&up)
$2 for Everyone on Monday & Wednesday
General Info.
Cinema Plus opens to sell tickets approximately 30 minutes before the start of the show.
Food orders are taken at the table, so you can skip the lines at the concession stand.

10% Military Discount Every Day on Food Purchases
Monda: $5 OFF Large Big Fokker or
Large Mother Fokker

Tuesday: Ladies Night-
Buy One Get One Free
7pm- Close

Wednesday: $8.00 All You Can Eat Spaghetti and Meat Balls with Salad Bar. 4-8pm
Live Music by Christian and James 6-9pm

Thursday: $.39 Wings 4-8pm
Live Music CJ- PEAKE 6-10pm

Friday: Live Music by Garry James 7-11pm
Karaoke with Simon and Laura Upstairs 8-Midnight

Saturday: Live Music by Garry James 7-11pm

Sunday: Buy One Get One Free Domestic Beer
$5.00 Off Large Cheese Pizza
Texas Hold 'Um Poker 1pm

COASTERS
Sunday - $2.00 Mimosa's & Champagne, $6.00 Domestic Pitchers, $11.00 Domestic Buckets and FREE Pool!!!

Monday- is SIN Night at Coasters $1.00 off Drinks, $1.00 Shooters and FREE Pool all night long. Plus dont forget its Happy Hour ALL DAY LONG!!!!!

Tuesday - FREE Pool all DAY long. Plus don't forget its Happy Hour ALL DAY LONG!!!!

Wednesday - $2.50 Well Drinks and Free Pool!!! ALSO!!! Apple Pie Shooters are back! Come get one or maybe two. They are so tasty!!!!

Thursday - $3.00 Crafts and Imports and Free Pool!!

Sue’s Desserts and More
Location: 2020 Ferry Road SE, Fort Walton Beach
Telephone: 243-6780
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.;
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Handicap accessibility: good
Children’s menu: regular menu items are appropriate for children
Reservations: not necessary
Price range:
Breakfast, $1.59 - $5.99
Salads and Sandwiches, $2.99 - $4.99
Filipino dishes, $1.39 - $7.99
Buffet, $7.99
Payment: credit cards

Membership Levels & Benefits
The Northwest Florida Arts Association is a non-profit corporation. Membership is open to all who share an interest in the arts.
Individual Membership — $25
Discounts on all events, including workshops and classes

Special Members Only features on website

E-newsletter

Members Only Art Exhibits and Contests

Membership Package

Website Link to Member’s Website

Family Membership — $35
Same Benefits as Individual Membership, but for two people

Student Membership — Free
Same Benefits as Individual Membership

Membership Package slightly different than Individual Package

(Students must be currently enrolled in High School or College with valid student ID. College Students up to the age of 22.)

Click Here to Download Membership Application:
Membership Application PDF
http://www.nwflaa.com/membership/
Memberships are renewable annually.
Please contact us with any membership questions:
nwflaa@gmail.com
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Best Bet is proud to be giving people an opportunity to use less gas while having a blast. Ebikes are the shiggity! So get yours now and join the Ebike Club!
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184 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE Unit 2
Fort Walton Beach,

Fl 32548
850-796-4847
www.http://hugsandhissyfits.com/
nikki@hugsandhissyfits.com
Hugs and Hissyfits Children's Boutique offers you the best in children's boutique clothing for girls and boys. Clothing by designers such as: Little Mass, Miss Me, Mimi and Maggie,
Bailey Boys, Baby Nay, Aurluz, Kissy Kissy, and Haven Girl. We also offer great infant and child gifts by Mud Pie, Stephen Joseph, Trumpette, and Two's Company. Voted "Best Children's Boutique on the Emerald Coast" 7 years in a row. Fabulous new arrivals for spring.

Liz Fashions
Liz Fashions...Where flirty and elegant come together for swimwear, fashion and fun!
Phone: 850-200-4544
184 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE Suite 2
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Liz Fashions is pleased to offer you a wonderful selection of ladies swimwear, sportswear and accessories.
Store hours will be 10:00 -5:30.
Closed on Sundays & Mondays
About Liz
Elizabeth (Liz) Jones, Owner, has always wanted to open a store downtown in Fort Walton Beach. She just couldn't pass up the recent opportunity to open her new store in a town she truly loves. Liz is no stranger to retail and has two other stores in Seagrove Beach (Liz Fashions & Bummin' the Sun).
You will always be welcomed with a smile!

Thursday - Ladies Night
Saturday $.25 Draft Beer 4:30-6:30pm

COMING SOON:
HPCC to host Hometown History Saturdays
The City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park and Cultural Center (HPCC) invite you to be a part of “Hometown History Saturdays.” On the first Saturday of each month the museums of HPCC especially welcome locals. Visitors who can show a driver’s license with a Fort Walton Beach address will receive admission at a reduced rate of $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for children.

The museums of HPCC include the Indian Temple Mound Museum (open Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:30pm); the Camp Walton Schoolhouse and the Garnier Post Office Museums (open Saturdays from 1:00-3:00pm). This reduced admission is paid at the Indian Temple Mound Museum and will allow entrance to all three museums. The reduced rate will not apply to educational programs taking place on Saturdays.

In conjunction with this program, Friends of the Museums, Inc. will have a drawing to award an honorary Friends membership each month. Friends of the Museums provide financial and volunteer commitment in support of programming and operations at HPCC. Benefits of membership include advanced invitations to programs and activities, museum store discounts and reduced museum admission rates.

Heritage Park and Cultural Center is located at 139 SE Miracle Strip Parkway and is open 6 days a week. For current hours or additional information please contact museum staff at 850.833.9595.

Walton Guard 150th Anniversary
April 8 - 10 at Fort Walton Landing in Fort Walton Beach
Go back in time with the FWB Chamber Chamber and the Walton Guards, Inc, a local authentically minded living history and reenactor organization. On the weekend of April 8 through 10, 2011, they will lead community celebrations of the 150^th Anniversary of the unit’s founding at Fort Walton Landing, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The event will feature a live Civil War militia camp, historical exhibits and presentations, as well as vendors and performances. Friday afternoon (the 8^th) will be reserved as “School Day” for local children to learn more about the area’s Civil War history.
Friday is "School Day"
Friday afternoon (the 8^th) will be reserved as “School Day” for local children to learn more about the area’s Civil War history. On Friday, historical reenactors will set up and operate a period 1861 military camp, sleeping over the weekend in tents, with campfires, military drills, soldiers on guard duty, and work details. On Saturday, the men will be joined by families of the soldiers who will be reenacting the frequent family visits to Camp Walton. The ladies will also present an 1860’s fashion and household items show.
Weekend Highlights
The weekend will hold several highlights, including a “skirmish” between the Confederate defenders of Camp Walton and invading Union scouts or reconnaissance forces at the Landing - the original site of Camp Walton in 1861.  The skirmish will take place on at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday.  It will demonstrate typical skirmish tactics and weapons used during the war between small opposing forces groups.

Ron Perrin as Gen. Ulysses S. Grant

J. W. Binion as Gen. Jefferson Davis
Another unique feature of the weekend will be interactive presentations by re-enactors who portray Generals Ulysses S. Grant and Jefferson Davis. They will hold a staged dialogue on Saturday and Sunday, and will wander and chat with visitors throughout the day, speaking in character with all attendees.

Olde Towne Brass
And yes – there will be music! Civil War music, of course – performed by the Olde Towne Brass, a musical group that performs in the manner of Early American and Civil War bands, playing original Civil War Music on actual Civil War Over-The-Shoulder (OTS) Brass Horns. Olde Towne Brass presents programs that provide their listeners with history and information about the composer and the song. Their renditions of these timeless and compelling tunes are played just as they were more than 150 years ago.
            Living History Stations will be in continuous session throughout each day: 1) blacksmith; 2) basket weaving; 3) weavers and spinners; 4) soap making; 5) laundress; 6) small arms; 7) Confederate Signal Corps; 8) 1^st Fla. US Cavalry; 9) CS Postal Service; 10) Indian museum; and 11) Surgeon.
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Musical Echoes Flute & Cultural Event
Presented by The Breakers
To make the Gulf Coast's emerald green waters come alive with musical echoes from the past and present; to create a marketplace that focuses on the arts and crafts of our forefathers; and to enable a gathering of old and new friends.
Come interact with Native American Artists and Craftsmen as they demonstrate their art and sell their wares. Listen as they perfrom live to share their timeless music.
http://www.musicalechoes.org/

Call to Artists - Fire and Earth: 2011 Coastal Pottery Expo
HPCC Call To Artists for 3rd Annual
Fire and Earth: 2011 Coastal Pottery Expo

The City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park & Cultural Center announces its “First Call” to all potters and ceramic artists who would like to participate in the third annual pottery exposition event titled Fire and Earth: 2011 Coastal Pottery Expo. The event is scheduled on Saturday, April 30th, 2011 from10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the grounds of Heritage Park and Cultural Center. Booth fees for artists are $40.00 per 10 ft. X 10 ft. space. Space is limited.
Artists interested in participating can stop by the Indian Temple Mound Museum or Full Circle Art Gallery in Fort Walton Beach and pick up an application, or call to have an application faxed or mailed to their email or postal address.
Fire and Earth will celebrate the ancient art form of ceramics and pottery by featuring all forms, genres, mediums, and styles created by potters and ceramic artistans throughout the Gulf Coast region.
Potters and ceramic artists will display, sell, educate and share their work with the public on the museum grounds throughout the day. Also, during this event students that submit their work to the Pottery Youth Art Competition will display their work and will be awarded placement throughout the day. Additionally, several demonstrations on pottery will take place throughout the day.
Heritage Park & Cultural Center is located at 139 Miracle Strip Parkway SE. For further information please contact Programming Coordinator Mike Thomin at 850.833.9595 or FAX 850.833.9675. Fully Circle Gallery is located at 29b SE Eglin Parkway.
The City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park & Cultural Center is a cultural services division of the City and is committed to providing area historical educational programming.

Downtown Fort Walton Beach Military Discounts

3 Dogs & a Chick -We offer 20% for all military ID card holders each Tuesday.off all items in the shop, excluding dog/cat food. Everything else is game! 850.243.7297 -www.3dogsandachick.com

Artesano Handmade Jewels - honors 15% off on Tuesday to all military, service personal and dependents.

Barley's - offers Military Appreciation every Friday night with $3 drinks all night long.

Big City American Bistro- Thursday we offer a 10% discount to all active Military, Fire & EMT!!! And as always we offer our daily Soup & Salad Buffet...2 Soups, 3 Deli Salads, Spring Mix Salad and Fresh Bread all for only $5.95! Now thats a Deal!

The Closet Swap - 15% off on Tuesdays

Fluid Surf Shop- Military 10% off everything except boards everyday!

Fokker’s Sports Pub- 10% off FOOD to military all the time when they present ID – 244-6666

Hugs n Hissyfits - 10% off with Military ID - http://www.hugsandhissyfits.com/

Run With It- 10% discount storewide for active duty military. (850) 243-1007 /www.runwithitfl.com

Shangri La Vintage - 20 % discount to active duty military and their dependents on Thursday's. Storewide excluding consignments. / http://www.shangrila-vintage.com/

Stress Busters Massage Therapy - $10 off any service offered to singles or couples(850) 586-0444 / http://www.StressBustersMassageTherapy.Net/

Sacred X-pressions Tattoo -We're proud to offer discounts to all military members!The Downtown Merchants appreciate you, your sacrifice and your family’s support.

We hope you enjoy these discounts and we hope to see you downtown.