Arts and Entertainment listings

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 6 - 12
 
Saturday

Emerald Coast Car Show
The Emerald Coast Car Show will be held from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. Sept. 6 at Fort Walton Beach High School. Register to compete at 585-1806.

Coffee House Live
Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Emerald Coast in Valparaiso, Coffee House Live is being paired for the first time with Art Live, showcasing the work of local artists of all kinds, from photography to sculpture. The event has been rescheduled at 7 p.m. Sept. 6 in the Fellowship Hall.
Featured artists will be guitarist Dave Abraham and “Dr. Jazz,” Janine Normand, on piano.
Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. Call 217-8481 or 678-1561.

Seaside Sunset Serenade Series
Free concert with John Calongne Trio will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Seaside Amphitheater.

American Gospel Concerts
American Gospel Ministries presents a free concert featuring The Ball Brothers at 6 p.m. Sept. 6 at First Baptist Church, 622 Bayshore Drive in Niceville. A love offering will be taken.

HarborWalk Village
Rock the Docks at the HarborWalk Village stage Saturday night from 7-9 p.m. Visit www.harborwalkdestin.com for more information.

Cheeseburger In Paradise
Cheeseburger In Paradise at Silver Sands Factory Stores presents free music from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturdays. The event is open to the public. Call 650-2615.

Sunday

Howl at the Moon
Howl at the Moon starts every Sunday night with no cover charge from 7 to 8 p.m. for anyone 21 and up (except for some holidays and Special events) We are 18 to enter, 21 to drink.
Dueling Piano Show begins at 8 p.m. followed by Comedy Show at 9 p.m. with comedians D. S. and Mark Evans Sept. 7.

 Art exhibit: Pastel Society of North Florida
The Pastel Society of North Florida 10th biennial National Exhibition Art Exhibit will be held from Sept. 7 to Oct. 9 in the McIlroy and Holzhauer Galleries at Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays.

Art on the Harbor
Enjoy art along the Destin Harbor at HarborWalk Village. Every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. featuring 12 local artists, ArtStop tent with kid’s activities sponsored by Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, and market vendors with flowers, plants, specialty foods and produce. Visit www.harborwalkdestin.com for more information.

Transcendence Institute
A lecture series on inner change and transformation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Seaside Meeting Hall. Cost is $35. Call 231-0733.

Starlight Film Series
The Seaside Repertory Theatre presents the Starlight Film Series at 8 p.m. Sundays through October on the Seaside Lyceum Lawn. Cost is $5. A feature film will be shown on a big screen. Tickets will be sold at the door. Call 231-0733.

Monday

Tuesday

Art Explorations series
Artel Gallery will host “Pyramid Presents” at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 9 as part of the Art Explorations series.
Artel is at 505 South Adams Street in Seville Square in Pensacola. Call 432-3080.


Wednesday

Wednesday Night Concerts
Bucktown Kickback appears in a free concert from 7-9 p.m. in the Plaza on main stage at The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin. Call 267-8117.

Thursday

Red, White and Blue Celebration
Celebrate every Thursday at HarborWalk Village as each week we honor a local military hero from Eglin AFB, Duke Field and Hurlburt Field at 7 p.m.  Local entertainers and fireworks over the Destin Harbor begins every Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Visit www.harborwalkdestin.com for more information.

Friday

Antique Car Show
The Antique Car Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 12 at Destin Commons. More than 25 restored vintage autos, including Model As, Model Ts and more, will be on display.

Call to artists: Destin Festival of the Arts
The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation will present the 13th annual Destin Festival of the Arts on Oct. 25 and 26 at Henderson Beach State Park featuring over 100 premie artists from the United States.
Applications are now being accepted for the Collaborative Exhibit which features community adults to display or sell up to three pieces of their art shared by participating artists. Artwork should be of an artistic caliber associated with a juried fine art show. Judges will award cash prizes to artists in four categories.
The competition is open to the first 20 applicants and the entry fee is $35. Deadline is Sept. 12.
To receive an application, contact Deb Nissley at the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, 650-2226.

Wine Tasting
Raise a glass to summer with hand-selected vintages showcased by Sandestin Wine World as part of the shop’s weekly Wine Tasting at 5 p.m. every Friday. Cost is $10/person. Call 622-0802.

Wine tasting
Wine tastings will be held in Lumpy’s Wine Barr every Friday at 5 p.m.

Beyond the Grape
Beyond the Grape at The Market Shops at Sandestin offers free wine tasting of tropical Florida wines all day every day. Call 424-3769.

Upcoming

Sinfonia Zooms!
Sinfonia will ZOOM! into the 2008-09 concert season with a fund-raiser starting at 6 p.m. Sept. 13 sponsored by Zoom! Teeth Whitening and held at the offices of Dr. Dennis Lichorwic at the Destin Center for Cosmetic Dentistry.
Tickets are $35. New members may join bravo! and enjoy the event for $50. Patrons will enjoy live music by piano/vocal phenom Sean Dietrich, cocktails and gourmet bites by Destin’s Gourmet Entrees to Go.
Call 267-1478, or visit online at  www.SinfoniaGulfCoast.org.

Seaside Sunset Serenade Series
Free concert with Timeless will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Seaside Amphitheater.

Howl at the Moon
Howl at the Moon starts every Sunday night with no cover charge from 7 to 8 p.m. for anyone 21 and up (except for some holidays and Special events) We are 18 to enter, 21 to drink.
Dueling Piano Show begins at 8 p.m. followed by Comedy Show at 9 p.m. with comedians Kelly Terranova and Jason Benci Sept. 14.

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Seaside Sunset Serenade Series
Free concerts will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturdays at the Seaside Amphitheater.
Scheduled performers include:
•Sept. 13: Timeless.
•Sept. 20: Sticks ‘N Stones.
•Sept. 27: Tidewater.
 
Howl at the Moon
Howl at the Moon starts every Sunday night with no cover charge from 7 to 8 p.m. for anyone 21 and up (except for some holidays and Special events) We are 18 to enter, 21 to drink.
Dueling Piano Show begins at 8 p.m. followed by Comedy Show at 9 p.m.
Comedians performing include:
•Sept. 14: Kelly Terranova and Jason Benci.
•Sept. 21: Just June and Danny Johnson.
•Sept. 28: Paul Hooper and Earle Vaughn.
•Oct. 5: Shaun Jones and Sid Davis.

Sinfonia Zooms!
Sinfonia will ZOOM! into the 2008-09 concert season with a fund-raiser starting at 6 p.m. Sept. 13 sponsored by Zoom! Teeth Whitening and held at the offices of Dr. Dennis Lichorwic at the Destin Center for Cosmetic Dentistry.
Tickets are $35. New members may join bravo! and enjoy the event for $50. Patrons will enjoy live music by piano/vocal phenom Sean Dietrich, cocktails and gourmet bites by Destin’s Gourmet Entrees to Go.
Call 267-1478, or visit online at  www.SinfoniaGulfCoast.org.

Yolo Board Paddleboard Race
Gather on Seaside beach behind Bud & Alley’s to watch paddlers vie for the champion title “Yolo Board Cup Series” at 6 p.m. Sept. 18. Free of charge.

Documentary premier
The documentary film “Niceville: A Fish Tale,” created by Stray Dog Films of Nashville using material from the Heritage Museum archives and collections, will premier at 7 p.m. Sept. 23 at The Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College.
Donations at the door will benefit the museum and its preservation efforts.

Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra 2008-2009 season
The Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra at Okaloosa-Walton College, under the baton of Jeffrey Rink, announces its 2008-09 concert season.
•Sept. 27: “Good as Gold” featuring Janice Ingrid Fehlauer, 2007 Wideman Piano Competition Gold Medal winner.
•Nov. 1: “A Night at the Opera” featuring the Northwest Florida Symphony Chorus.
•Dec. 12: “Christmas Pops” with the Northwest Symphony Chorus.
•Jan. 30: “Symphonic Miniatures” with the Chamber Orchestra featuring Northwest Florida State College dance students.
•Feb. 20: “Stars of Tomorrow” featuring the winners of the 22nd annual Concerto Competition.
•March 14: Special event, NFSO Goes Pops, with performer Della Reese, will be a fund-raiser to benefit the symphony’s year-round programs and will include opportunity to purchase front row seats and attend a post concert reception with Reese.
•May 9: “The Creation” featuring the Tokyo Oratorio Society in performance with the NFSO and the Northwest Florida Symphony Chorus, along with guest soloists Jane Redding, Adam Kirkpatrick, and Robert Honeysucker.
Season tickets for a series of six NFSO concerts are available for $120. Tickets for the fund-raiser “NFSO Goes Pops” event with Della Reese are $45 each, with a special section of limited front-row seats available for $100 each which include post-concert reception.
NFSO season tickets are available in-person or by phone from the Northwest Florida State College Mattie Kelly Arts Center Box office at 729-6000 or online at www.nfsymphony.org

Origami workshops
The University of West Florida Japan Center will offer origami workshops from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 27, Oct. 11 and 25, Nov. 8 and 22 and Dec. 6 and 20 on Saturdays, Sept. 27, Oct. 11 and 25, Nov. 8 and 22, and Dec. 6 and 20 in Bldg. 71, Room 141. The workshops are free and open to the public. Class size is limited and participants should reserve their spaces no later than the Friday before each workshop.
To register, call (850) 474-3363 or e-mail japan@uwf.edu.

Thunder Beach Autumn Motorcycle Rally
The eighth annual Thunder Beach Autumn Motorcycle Rally will be held Sept. 25-28 in Panama City Beach. Custom bike shows, vendor exhibits, bike parade, live music and contests during this tribute to motorcycles and the people who “ride to live and live to ride.” Free parking at each of seven venues.
For information, call toll-free (888) 396-1638 or visit www.thunderbeachproductions.com or www.visitpanamacitybeach.com.

Art A La Carte
Art A La Carte, Artel Gallery’s  wearable art fashion show and luncheon, will take place Sept. 29 at  Varona’s Restaurant in Pensacola. Guests will enjoy  festive foods and creative fashions in a colorful setting. Silent auction items, door prizes and give-aways will be awarded.
Doors open at 10 a.m. for early bird shopping. There is no charge for coming just to shop at the boutique, which will remain open throughout the evening.
Tickets are $35 each and tables of eight are $280. Table sponsorships are $330. Call 932-6769 to make reservations.

Destin Seafood Festival
The 30th annual Destin Seafood Festival will be held Oct. 3-5 at HarborWalk Village on Destin’s harbor. Enjoy fresh seafood, headlining entertainment, arts and crafts booths, children’s activities and more. Visit the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce to purchase admission passes. Passes are $5/day or $10/entire festival.
For a complete schedule of events, visit www.DestinSeafoodFestival.org or contact the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce at 837-6241.

Seaside Community Yard Sale
Browse 200 vendor tables from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 4 in the Seaside Amphithater.

American Gospel Concerts
American Gospel Ministries presents free concerts at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 622 Bayshore Drive in Niceville. A love offering will be taken.
Performers include:
•Oct. 4: Sons Of The Father.   

Mattie Kelly Arts Center
The NWF State College fall production, “And Then There Were None,” will be held at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 and 11 in the Sprint Theater.
Tickets are $15/adults and $10/youth. Tickets available Sept. 3 at Mattie Kelly Arts Center Box Office, 729-6000 or on-line at www.mattiekellyartscenter.org.

Autumn Playwright Festival
 The Seaside Repertory Theatre presents “Long Day’s Journey Into Night” by Eugene O’Neill at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, Oct. 8-18, in the Seaside Meeting Hall Theatre. Tickets at www.seasiderep.org

Mandala Sand Painting
Tibetan Buddhist monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery will construct a Mandala Sand Painting Oct. 14 to 18 in the McIlroy Gallery at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center on the Niceville campus of NWF State College.
Opening ceremony begins at 10 a.m. Oct. 14. The gallery will be open following the opening ceremony until 4 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15-17 for the public to watch the monks create the mandala.
A reception for the exhibit will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 17. Special gallery hours on Oct. 18 are 9 a.m. through the closing ceremony at 2 p.m.

Sinfonia Gulf Coast
Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s 2008-09 season begins with Natalie Cole at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Emerald Coast Conference Center in a Gala Season Opening Performance. Separate from the main season, this special presentation will help raise funds for Sinfonia’s educational initiatives and programs throughout the community.
Season subscriptions are available at a $20 savings over single ticket prices at $145 for all five concerts. Tickets now available at www.SinfoniaGulfCoast.org or call 267-1478.
Other scheduled performances include:
•Nov. 15: “Bach to Basics” will feature Daniel Alfred Wachs performing and conducting from the piano at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Destin.
•Dec. 20: A Celtic Christmas featuring Mithril at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Destin.
•Jan. 17: “Mendelssohn’s 200th Birthday Bash” with violin virtuosa Caroline Goulding at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Destin.
•Feb. 14: Beyond the Score: Classical Music Exposed explores the life and times of Tchaikovsky at 8 p.m. at the Emerald Coast Conference Center. Pre-concert dinner hosted by Aramark Catering.
•March 29: Time Travel with Manhattan Piano Trio and Maestro Fuller on clarinet at 3 p.m. at Good News United Methodist Church in Santa Rosa Beach.
Back to Nature Festival
Bring the family to Seaside and celebrate the scenic beauty of Northwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 in the Seaside Lyceum Meeting Hall. Visit “green” businesses, participate in workshops and hear lectures.

Northwest Florida Ballet
The Northwest Florida Ballet presents Dracula at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 and 2 p.m. Oct. 19 on the Mainstage at the Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville. Tickets are $25/adult and $12.50/child. Call 664-7787.
Other scheduled events include:
•The Nutcracker at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22 and 2 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College, Niceville, Mainstage.
•Cinderella at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 and 2 p.m. March 1 at the Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College, Niceville, Mainstage.

Vettes at the Village
The fourth annual Vettes at the Village will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 18 in The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.
Guests can vote for their favorites to determine the top three winners of each class. Vettes at the Village also features live entertainment and special giveaways.

Art exhibit: Cardinal Points/Puntos Cardinales
The Pensacola Museum of Art presents “Cardinal Points/Puntos Cardinales: A Survey of Contemporary Latino and Latin American Art from the Sprint Nextel Collection” through Oct. 25.
The PMA is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 12 to 5 p.m. Admission is $5/adults and $2/students and active duty military.

Pioneer Day
Pioneer Day at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park in Niceville will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1.
Family activities will include candle-dipping, rag doll making, weaving and campfire cooking demonstrations. Other special activities include live dulcimer and flute music, quilting, storytelling and more. The main feature is the restored late 1800’s chuck wagon. There will be at least 15 exhibitors, many with hands-on activities.
Families are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnics to enjoy beside the bayou.

Art exhibit: Faces and Stories: A Portrait of Southern Writers
The Pensacola Museum of Art has announced the exhibition “Faces and Stories: A Portrait of Southern Writers” will be on view in the Lewis Bear Family Galleries through Nov. 1.

Choral Society of Pensacola
 The Choral Society of Pensacola will perform has scheduled the following concerts beginning at 7:30 p.m.
 Season tickets for all four concerts are available for $50. To purchase season tickets, or for more information, call 484-1806, or e-mail csop1@juno.com.
Tickets for individual concerts are $15/reserved seating, $12/general admission, and $5/students.
•Nov. 1: Spanish Explorers’ Footsteps at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3400 Bayou Blvd.
•Dec. 6: A Legacy from London, England — Handel’s Messiah at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Perdido Bay United Methodist Church, 13660 Innerarity Point Road.
•March 21: A French Heritage at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1700 Conway Drive.
•May 9: American Celebrations at 7:30 p.m. at Olive Baptist Church, 1836 Olive Road.
 
Tradewinds Wine Tasting
The annual Tradewinds Wine Tasting to benefit the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida takes place from 3 to 6 p.m. Nov. 2. Enjoy hors d’ouevres, sample wines and receive a museum souvenir. A silent auction will feature fishing trips, weekend get-a-ways, wine, art and more.
Tickets are $30 and may be purchased at Tradewinds Restaurant, 205 Government Ave. in Niceville and at the Heritage Museum, 115 Westview Ave. in Valparaiso, or call 678-2615.

Emerald Coast Concert Association
The 2008/09 concert season has been announced by the Emerald Coast Concert Association. Concerts take place at the Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium unless noted.
For information on tickets and memberships, call 362-9356.
•Nov. 22: “Sounds of Big Band Swing” by the White Sands Orchestra featuring the music of big band legends Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Les Elgart, Count Basie and more at 7:30 p.m.
•Dec. 6: Linda Gentille’s American Piano Show with the Linda Gentille Quartet at 7:30 p.m.
•Jan. 17: Ron Gartner’s “Scotch, Soul, and Rock & Roll” features music from Sinatra and Darren through Rock & Roll and Motown at 7:30 p.m.
•Jan. 31: The Lowe Family from Branson, Mo., will entertain audiences at 7:30 p.m. at the Mattie Kelly Performing Arts Center in Niceville.
•Feb. 14 and 15:  The ECCA Educational Outreach Fund Raiser will be held at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 15 with the Gordon Hurd Production of “100 Years of Broadway.”
•March 7: Massenkoff Russian Folk Festival featuring a Balalaika Ensemble and a folk ballet will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Mattie Kelly Performing Arts Center in Niceville.

Mattie Kelly Arts Center
The Mattie Kelly Fine and Performing Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville 12th season of Broadway’s best touring shows for 2008-2009 will appear in the main stage theater at the arts complex.
The Mattie Kelly Arts Center’s box office phone and in-person hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call  729-6000 or toll free (888) 838-ARTS (2787). The on-line box office is open 24 hours a day. For more information or to be sent a season brochure, call  729-6000.
The 2008-2009 Broadway package includes:
•Dec. 4: Nunsense, a musical comedy,  with this special national tour starring two-time Emmy Award winner, Sally Struthers. Individual tickets are $45.
•Jan. 12: The 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a Tony-Award winning new musical comedy, has some mature themes. Individual tickets are $45.
•Jan. 21: The Drowsy Chaperone, a new musical comedy. Individual tickets  are $45.
•March 11: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, a musical comedy that follows two con artists as they take on the lifestyles of the rich and shameless. Individual tickets are $45.
The 2008-09 OWC Mattie Kelly Arts Center Artist Series includes four shows that may be purchased in a 7-show Broadway/Artist combo package for $225 or for individual ticket prices that vary by show.
The Artist Series shows included in the package are:
•Nov. 8: Jungua — Descendents of the Dragon, features skills of China’s  acrobats and martial arts masters. Individual tickets are $25.
•Feb. 7:  American Spiritual Ensemble, a repertoire of classic spirituals, jazz, Broadway numbers and more that highlight the black experience. Individual tickets are $25.
•Feb. 23: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Chicago’s leading contemporary dance company celebrates 30 years. Individual tickets  are $25.
Two special Family Event shows will also be featured this season. The shows are not included in the Broadway Season package and tickets must be purchased separately.
Family Events this season include:
•Dec. 16-17: Oliver, one of the best-loved family musicals of all time. Individual tickets are $40/adults and $30/youth 18 and under.
•March 21: Moscow Cats Theatre, with 35 cats, one dog and 5 clowns,  balancing acts, cat dancing, acrobatics and barrels of laughs. Tickets are $20/adults and $15/youth 18 and under.

Raider’s of the Lost Art fall concert
The Northwest Florida State College jazz ensemble, Raider’s of the Lost Art, presents its fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College, Niceville, Mainstage. Free and open to the public.

Madrigal Singers concert
The Madrigal Singers and Bella Voci Christmas concert features gourmet dessert and holiday musical fare at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College, Niceville, Tyler Recital Hall. Tickets are $20 and available from the Mattie Kelly Arts Center Box Office, 729-6000.

Northwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra
The youth orchestra fall concert will be held at 3 p.m. Dec. 7 at Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College, Niceville, Mainstage. Free and open to the public.

Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra
The Northwest Florida Symphony Chorus joins the orchestra to perform popular holiday fare for this concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College, Niceville, Mainstage.
Season tickets are $120 for six concerts and are available now. Individual tickets $22.50 each at Mattie Kelly Arts Center Box Office, 729-6000, or online at www.mattiekellyartscenter.org.

Peter White Christmas
Peter White Christmas will be held at 4 p.m. Dec. 14 at Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville. Tickets will be available Sept. 2 at 729-6000 or on-line at www.mattiekellyartscenter.org

Art exhibit: Arnold Mesches: Echoes, A Century Survey
Arnold Mesches: Echoes, A Century Survey includes paintings and drawings that present a survey of the last century based on world history and the artist’s own American childhood and life from Jan. 11 to Feb. 19 in the McIlroy and Holzhauer Galleries at Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College, Niceville. Free and open to the public.