Entertainment News March 25

Call to Artists:  Okaloosa Arts Fest

The Okaloosa Arts Alliance announces a call for artists and crafters for the Okaloosa Arts Fest which will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 18 at Destin Commons. The free event will be hosted by Destin Commons to benefit the Okaloosa Arts Alliance.

The family friendly event will feature artists and artwork from around the Emerald Coast. In addition, there will be live entertainment on the stage and free family hands on activities. For more information, email amybaty1@gmail.com or call 499-8335.  The vendor application is available at www.okaloosaarts.org.

Call to Artists: Shiver Me Timbers!

The Arts and Design Society is calling all artists to participate in their upcoming art competition, Shiver Me Timbers!, co-sponsored by The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce and open to all artists.

Work, with a pirate theme, can be in any medium, as ADSO gives a salute to the Billy Bowlegs Festival, now celebrating its 60th year and Diamond Jubilee. Cash awards.

Turn in entries from 1-4 p.m. May 1 and 9 a.m. to noon May 4. Members, $25/2 pieces and non-members $35/2 pieces. For more information, call 850-244-1271 or visit www.artsdesignsociety.org.