Upcoming Arts and Entertainment 7-20

Area codes are 850 unless noted.

Les Misérables

NICEVILLE – Last day to see Les Misérables at Northwest Florida State College’s college’s Mattie Kelly Arts Center is July 27. Tickets are $25/adults and $20/youth ages 18 and younger and may be purchased in-person, by phone at 729-6000 or at www.mattiekellyartscenter.org.

Harbor Docks Entertainment

DESTIN - Harbor Docks' Ladies Night, held on Thursdays with drink and sushi specials for ladies, begins with an opening band at 6:30 p.m., followed by a second band at 9 p.m. All other evenings, entertainment begins at 8:30 p.m., unless noted. Harbor Docks restaurant is at 538 Harbor Blvd. Call 837-2506.

• July 27: Lava Lamp

• Aug. 1: Kyle Lamonica

• Aug. 3: Free Monica

Rock the Docks LIVE

DESTIN - Rock the Docks LIVE with a free public concert at 7 p.m. Saturdays at HarborWalk Village. Audience members can join house band Déjà Vu and sing with full lights and sound show.

Pirate Pete

DESTIN - Come to HarborWalk Village at 6 p.m. July 28 to see "Pirate Pete and the Case of the Missing Fisherman," an interactive children's show that searches the area for Fisherman Fred. Be prepared to sing, dance, and be silly. You might even get picked to be part of the crew of Pirate Pete's ship.

Pardi Gras

DESTIN – Every Tuesday during the summer from 6-10 p.m. HarborWalk Village transforms into "The Big Easy" with floats, beads, the Village Brass Band, stilt walkers, jugglers and lots of excitement during the parade through the Village.

Wednesday Night Concert Series

SANDESTIN – The Village of Baytowne Wharf presents the Stephen Simmons Band from 7-9 p.m. July 31 in the Events Plaza. Call 267-8186.

Red, White and Blue Celebration

DESTIN – The Red, White, and Blue Celebration honoring a local hero who goes above and beyond to better their community will be held from 6-8 p.m. every Thursday at HarborWalk Village. Enjoy live entertainment, free kid’s crafts and face painting, a WWII replica flyover and fireworks over the harbor. Call 424-0600.

Window display

FORT WALTON BEACH - The Arts and Design Society, 17 First Street, SE, presents the works of Ann Forrester in the studio windows facing First Street for easy viewing during July.  In August, the works of Larry Griffin, artist in oils, will be on display.

Art exhibition

FORT WALTON BEACH -The Arts and Design Society's "Beyond the Flat Plane; 3-D" show will be held through Aug. 2 at the Art Center Gallery, 17 First Street. Call 244-1271 or visit http://artsdesignsociety.

Michael J Thomas

DESTIN - Michael J Thomas performs a blend of smooth jazz saxophone music and R&B vocals Tuesday through Saturday "upon availability" at Ruth's Chris Steak House, 15000 Emerald Coast Parkway. Call 337-5108.

Emerald Coast Theatre Company

SANDESTIN - Andy and Clyde have been long time partners until their friendship is tested with the competition for the title of "The Best Fisherman of the Emerald Coast" at 7 and 8 p.m. Thursdays at Baytowne Wharf. They recruit their crew from the audience and challenge each other at different spots around the Village.

Star Gazing by the Shore

DESTIN - Volunteers from the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association will set up telescopes for public viewing of star clusters, planets, and galaxies and answer questions about the night sky from 5:30-10 p.m. Aug. 9 at Henderson Beach State Park. Also, prior to sunset, the telescopes will be equipped for safe viewing of the sun. The park will close at sunset.  All those attending the star gaze should arrive prior to sunset. Call park for sunset time. Program Include In park admission fee. Call 837-7550.

ADSO Instructors’ Show

FORT WALTON BEACH- An opening reception for the Arts and Design Society's "ADSO Instructors' Show" will be held from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 9 at the gallery, 17 First Street, SE. This exhibit showcases the work of ADSO instructors and runs Aug. 6-Sept. 6.

Henderson Beach

DESTIN - HendersonBeach State Parkhosts the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge staff and animal ambassadors from 11:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 15, weather permitting. Bring a camera for photo opportunities. Program included in the park admission fee. Call 837-7550.

Call to artists/photographers

FORT WALTOLN BEACH - The Arts and Design Society, 17 First Street SE, is calling all photographers to participate in its upcoming competition, "The 14th Annual Photography and Digital Arts Show." Turn in work Sept. 7 or 9. Copy of the entry form with details is available at http://artsdesignsociety.org/.  Call 244-1271.

Dine for the Pines

SEASIDE - The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center hosts a fundraiser for area student programs and the preservation of Longleaf pine trees from 5-9 p.m. Sept. 8 at Bud & Alley’s. The public is encouraged to attend to learn more about the Center. The event will include a silent auction and a short presentation with animals by the Center’s President, Christy Scally and The Center’s Director, Paul Arthur. Admission is $20/person online at www.dineforthepines.eventbrite.com or $25 at the door and includes hors d’oeuvres, a taco bar and a cash bar. For information, visit www.eowilsoncenter.org, or call 835-1824.