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Arts and Entertainment March 4 - 11

Staff Writer
The Destin Log
Enjoy an afternoon on Destin harbor full of tequila tastings, contests, live music and tacos of all kind at the Second Annual Tequila and Taco from 1-5 p.m. March 7. Proceeds benefit The Salvation Army USA. General admission tickets are $15 and include a tasting armband for unlimited samplings of tacos and 6 tickets for tequila samples. VIP package is $20 and includes unlimited samplings of tacos and 10 drink tickets with an exclusive after party at Crab Island Cantina featuring additional top shelf tequilas, exclusive exotic tacos and live music from 5-8 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-tequila-and-taco-festival-tickets-15788549978.

Cobia Kick-off

Jackacudas Seafood & Sushi in Destin will host a cobia kick-off party at 6 p.m. March 4. Register for the 18th annual HarborWalk Marina Destin Cobia Tournament and enjoy food, prizes and more.

Senior Wednesdays

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park on Okaloosa Island will offer $5 park admission for visitors age 62+ every Wednesday through March 4. Enjoy marine animal shows and exhibits for a fraction of the regular park admission, $18.95 for seniors.

Wednesday Night Concert Series

Listen to a free concert with the music of Heritage from 7-9 p.m. March 4 in the Events Plaza at Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin.

Act4Murder

A local professional comedy troupe, Act4 Murder performs “Decked Out for Death” March 6 at Angler’s Beachside Grill on Okaloosa Island with a 7 p.m. seating. Price is $50/adults and $24.95/children 10 and under. Call862-2885 or visit www.act4murder.com to make reservations.

American Legion

Breakfast is served from 8:15-11:15 a.m. every Sunday at American Legion Post 296, 311 Main Street in Destin. Bingo is held from 6-8 p.m. Mondays. All events are open to the public. Call 837-3818.

• March 6: Chef Marco’s Roast Beef Dinner from 5:30-7:30 p.m. with Karaoke from 7:30-11:30 p.m. Cost of dinner is $10.

• March 7: Act4Murder performs “Decked out for Death” at 5 p.m. Cost of dinner is $32.

• March 8: Jabbo & Friends perform from 4-7 p.m. Food and cocktails available.

30A Wine Festival

The Fourth Annual 30A Wine Festival will be held March 6-8 in Alys Beach. Events include Bourbon, Beer & Butts from 6-9 p.m. March 6 at Kelly Green;Grand Tasting from 3:30-6 p.m.March 7 at North Sea Garden Walk: and Wine Under the Stars from 6-8 p.m. March 7 at Fire Pit Park. On March 8, Fruits de Mer & Sancerre featuring croquet takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Kelly Green. For complete list of events and ticket prices, visit 30awinefestival.com.

Roaring Twenties Gala

The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center will host its annual signature gala event, Roaring Twenties, at 6 p.m. March 7 at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. Enjoy dinner, dancing and entertainment, live and silent auctions and a cork wine pull. Event will benefit American Cancer Society. The Kieran May Golf Tournament will take place March 8 at Kelly Plantation with a 1 p.m. tee time. Tournament cost is $400, which includes two tickets to the Gala. Gala tickets only are $250 per couple. Please call 850-833-9237, ext. 283, to make reservations.

Vive la France

A free “Vive la France!” concert featuring the Northwest Florida Symphony Chorale, Madrigal Singers and Belle Voci women’s ensemble of Northwest Florida State College, as well as a performance by a distinguished guest organist, will be held at 7:30 p.m. March 7 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1407 East John Sims Parkway in Niceville. Donations accepted at the door.

ADSO window display

The Arts and Design Society presents the clay works of the students in Marcy Eady’s classes for children and adults during March in the studio windows.  The Art Center Gallery is at 17 First Street, SE, in Fort Walton Beach.

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

“Goin’ Courting” has never been as much fun as in this rip-roaring stage version of the popular MGM movie, “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” at 7:30 p.m. March 10 at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center in Niceville. Tickets are $45 at 729-6000 or http://MattieKellyArtsCenter.org.