Live Music and EntertainmentWednesday -Fokker's - Christian and James
Thursday -Fokker's- CJ PeakeBangkok house Jazz- Toni Drago & Friends
Friday -Fokker's- Garry James Downstairs & Karaoke UpstairsKC's Sandbar- http://kcsfwb.com/events.html
Saturday -Fokker's - Garry James KC's Sandbar - http://kcsfwb.com/events.html
Live Music and EntertainmentWednesday -Fokker's - Christian and James
Thursday -Fokker's- CJ PeakeBangkok house Jazz- Toni Drago & Friends
Friday -Fokker's- Garry James Downstairs & Karaoke UpstairsKC's Sandbar- http://kcsfwb.com/events.html
Saturday -Fokker's - Garry JamesKC'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
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!
Our new location is 180-1 Miracle Strip Parkway, right next door to Cinema Plus!
Call us if you need directions!
315-1010
315-1010
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 & 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
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
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
For Children ages 5-10. The children will make paper kites in two different styles and will decorate the kites as they wish.
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.
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
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.
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 Beach17 First Street SEFort Walton Beach, FL 32548850.244.1271
Collage Exhibit2 Tickets to ParadiseMarch 16 – April 9, 2011
Yard SaleSat, April 2, 8am – 1pmThe yard Sale will have Plants, frames, and art supplies including the regular yard sale items.
Fused GlassSat, April 2, 9:30am – 11:30amKelly Bott, Instr. You will make and take home two pieces of fused glass jewelry. Beginning level but all levels welcome.
Life DrawingThu, April 7, 6pm – 9pmBring your own materials, no instruction.
Call to ArtistsADSO’s 19th Southeast Regional Juried Fine Arts ExhibitionMay 1 – June 2
Student Art ShowApril 13 – 23
Just SculptureApril 27 – May 28
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.
CinderellaApr 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
"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
Emerald Coast Science Center
Run 4 Science- April 16th
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.
Larry Beat links to the March 18, 2011 photos:
Merchants Ladies NightEvery 2nd ThursdayA Free night for the ladies featuring fitness, wine, food, special discounts and fun!
Click Here for Downtown Menus:
Every Tuesday Night RunCome 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 ItContact : 243-1007www.RunWithItFl.com
Sip & Spin @Full Circle Gallery1st Friday and 3rd Friday of each month6:00 - 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 LibraryKid's ActivitiesAges 3-61st & 3rdTuesdays at 10 amCarpet Surfers ages 0-21st & 3rd Thursdays at 10 amPlease sign up or call 833-9590.
Art Lair @ The Fountain SquareOpen : Tuesday - Friday 3-6pm
Saturday: During Class timesThe 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 joinus in classes,demonstrations, workshops, and lectures on a variety of art topics.Contact – nwflaa@gmail.com
March's Book SelectionMeeting - March 31, 2011 @6pmThe Ten-Cent Plagueby David HajduPaperback, 464ppBarnes & Noble – $11.29Brief 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 W9D3B7FBook 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 9Kite Show - April 15-May7Stuck in Monochrome - May 13-June 11Survivor Photography Winner - June 17-July 9Can you Dig It? - July 15-August 6Technomania - August 12-Sept 2Clowns, Clowns, & More Clowns! - Sept 9-Oct 1Graffiti - Oct 7-Oct 29In Your Dreams - Nov 4-Dec 3Video 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 - 6PMSUN.1PM - 5PM29B SE EGLIN PARKWAYFORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548(850)-362-8041
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
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.comEach 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 JewelsNIKKI & JOHN are OPEN!
Check out the New Store!850-244-5922Featuring Handmade Jewels, Earth Apparel, Peruvian Hand Work and Local ArtArtesano 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
Adonna’s Bakery and CafeMon - Fri: 5am - 7pmSat: 6am - 3pmFresh baked breads + sandwiches + donuts + deserts + cakes + cookies + moreDelivery Available Prices Vary On LocationsAlso Call Now 850-226-7552 & place your pick up orders!www.adonnasbakery.com
Cinama Pluswww.cinemaplusinc.comPitchers 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 & WednesdayGeneral 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 PurchasesMonda: $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. 4-8pmLive Music by Christian and James 6-9pm
Thursday: $.39 Wings 4-8pmLive Music CJ- PEAKE 6-10pm
Friday: Live Music by Garry James 7-11pmKaraoke 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 BeachTelephone: 243-6780Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.;Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Handicap accessibility: goodChildren’s menu: regular menu items are appropriate for childrenReservations: not necessaryPrice range:Breakfast, $1.59 - $5.99Salads and Sandwiches, $2.99 - $4.99Filipino dishes, $1.39 - $7.99Buffet, $7.99Payment: credit cards
Membership Levels & BenefitsThe 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:Memberships are renewable annually.Please contact us with any membership questions:
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!
www.bestbetbikes.com
184 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE Unit 2Fort Walton Beach,
Fl 32548850-796-4847nikki@hugsandhissyfits.comHugs 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: 850-200-4544184 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE Suite 2
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548Liz 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 & MondaysAbout LizElizabeth (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 NightSaturday $.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.
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 150th 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 8th) 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 8th) 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) 1st Fla. US Cavalry; 9) CS Postal Service; 10) Indian museum; and 11) Surgeon.Thanks to Our Sponsors!
Musical Echoes Flute & Cultural EventPresented by The Breakers
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