The Resorts of Pelican Beach - Winter Activities!

Area Events

The Destin area serves up a great variety of special events throughout the winter months.  The following is a brief listing of some of the events scheduled for 2008!
 

January, 2008

January 5th -- The Destin History & Fishing Museum will sponsor the Destin Gumbo Contest from 11am-2pm at the Destin Community Center. There will be 2 categories of entrants: restaurants and individuals. After judging, the gumbo will be sold to the public beginning at 11AM. For information please contact Shelly Williams at or (850) 585-4232 or (850) 837-6611

January 5th to January 26th -- The Zoo Northwest Florida is offering "To Be a Kid Again."  Adults and seniors admissions reduced to $8.25 on weekends in January.  Details:  (850) 932-2229 or www.thezoonorthwestflorida.org

January 9th -- Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight Don’t miss a living, breathing, American masterpiece. This show is quite simply, one of the most acclaimed and enduring performances in the history of theater. Go back in time with Hal Holbrook’s characterization of the great novelist and raconteur. The New York Times said, “Mr. Holbrook … is uproarious, his ability to hold an audience by acting is brilliant.” With a show called very politically incorrect and very, very funny, The Washington Post noted that with Holbrook “The transformation is so complete as to be almost unsettling at times. The combination of Holbrook’s physical and vocal talents and the potency of Twain’s words is a mesmerizing thing to behold.”  Details:  (850) 729-6000 or www.owc.edu/arts

January 11th -- Senior and Snowbird Expo sponsored by the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce.  Event is held from 8:00am to Noon at the Emerald Coast Conference Center.  Entertainmnet and giveaways.  Details:  www.fwbchamber.org or (850) 244-1935

January 12th -- Hometown Saturday Night.  7:30pm at OWC Mattie Kelly Arts Center.  Start the New Year with an exciting concert featuring the Mr. Jack Daniel’s Original Cornet Band in their nationally touring production of “Hometown Saturday Night”.  Details:  (850) 729-6000

January 14th -- National Naval Aviation Museum Snowbird Discount Day.  Reduced prices in IMAX, gift shop items, simulator and in Cubi Bar Cafe.  Free Admission.  Details:  (800) 327-5002 or www.navalaviationmuseum.org

January 15th -- Pelican Pickers at Robert L. F. Sikes Public Library - Crestview.  The Pelican Pickers play Appalachian mountain lap dulcimers primarily but augment their sound with the banjo, mandolin, guitar, Irish penny whistle, bowed psaltery, fiddle, harmonica, shuttle pipes, Native American flute, silver flute, autoharp, and hammered dulcimer, depending on which of their members are present at a gig. Most of the songs they play come from the 1800s or earlier and from the early 1900s.  Details:  Phone: (850) 682-4432

January 19th -- Mardi Gras on the Island Parade.  Mardi Gras Festival at Emerald Coast Conference Center 10 am Parade on Okaloosa Island at 11 am.  Details:  (850) 244-8191 or  www.fwbchamber.org

January 19th -- Paradise Carnivale Ball and Taste of Mardi Gras At Emerald Coast Conference Center - 8:00pm to 1:00am.  It's a carnival atmosphere with loads of decorations, live music, delicious Mardi Gras food and loads of fun! At Emerald Coast Conference Center Featuring The Dent Bros. Band.  Details:  (850) 244-8191 or  www.fwbchamber.org

January 27th -- From Baroque to the Beatles.  7:30pm at the Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium.  Move over Victor Borge and make way for today’s concert pianist with a Cheshire Cat sense of humor! Direct from world famous stages such as Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, the Emerald Coast Concert Association presents the world renowned, award winning concert pianist Vladimir Zaitsev.  Details:  (850)729-6000

January 30th -- Annie.  Leapin’ Lizards! Annie is coming to Niceville! This timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie will give a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope, while warming the heats of those who remember it as a cherished old friend. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s the Hard-Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “N.Y.C.” and the ever-optimistic “Tomorrow,” Annie is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family. . Don’t miss this all-new production that Variety calls “A winner!” and Chicago Sun Times called "As engaging as ever…a handsome, entertaining, and engaging production."  Details:  Phone: (850) 729-6000 or www.owc.edu/arts
 

February, 2008

February 1st -- Ring of Fire.  The music of the Man in Black ignites the stage in this new Broadway musical featuring 38 songs from the legendary Johnny Cash. Stories of passion, redemption, humor, and salvation will set the stage ablaze in this musical celebration of the world's most famous rebel. Hits include; "Walk the Line,” "Hurt,” “Jackson,” “I’ve Been Everywhere,” "Folsom Prison Blues,” “A Boy Named Sue,” and the title track "RING OF FIRE”. With smashing medleys and a hearty bounce in its guitar-driven step, this shindig will have you stompin’ your feet and shoutin’ for more.  Details:  (850) 729-6000 or www.owc.edu/arts

February 10th -- OWC Soundsations Show Choir, Snowbirds Concert.  Tickets available through local Snowbird clubs. OWC’s talented group of fine and performing arts scholarship students perform. Details:  (850) 729-6000 or www.owc.edu/arts

February 16th & 17th -- I Love A Piano.  The Emerald Coast Concert Associations presents Brian Curl and Company in “I Love A Piano”. This years show stars pianist, vocalist, and entertainer Brian Curl together with Joey MacDonald, drummer Eddie Graham and Joe Bruno on bass. Join them as they create a colorful, panoramic journey into a world of music featuring a fantastic variety of styles including ragtime, rock ‘n roll, tin pan alley, showtunes, jazz, semi-classical, and pop favorites. Saturday February 16, 7:30pm and Sunday, February 17, 2:00pm at Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium. For information call (850) 729-6000