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[FONT="]Alys in Winter Wonderland[/FONT]
[FONT="]Fonville Press at Alys Beach [/FONT]
[FONT="]Join Santa for cookie decorating and Holiday cheer. We'll be accepting unwrapped children's toys for donation to a local Angel Tree Program.[/FONT]
[FONT="]And, Heartworks Kids will be selling pre-assembled gingerbread houses for $20. The gingerbread houses will be ready for decoration at the event or to take home for family fun![/FONT]
[FONT="]4 p.m. - 6 p.m.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Sunset Serenade with Bill Garrett & Smilin' Fritz
Fonville Press at Alys Beach [/FONT]
[FONT="]Join us for a sunset serenade with live music by Bill Garrett & Smilin' Fritz at Fonville Press. Executive Chef Ed Reese of Caliza Restaurant will serve specialty kabobs and fun fare for the children.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Thanksgiving Carnival to benefit Point Washington United Methodist Church at the Amphitheatre at Alys Beach.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Bring the kids out to play in the amphitheatre at Alys Beach. Enjoy the bounce houses, games, and a snack. A suggested $10 donation will benefit Point Washington United Methodist Church.[/FONT]
[FONT="]“Every Christmas Story Ever Told,” by the Seaside Repertory Theatre [/FONT]
[FONT="]Fonville Press at Alys Beach[/FONT]
[FONT="]Three actors, in what starts out as a pared-down version of the Dickens classic, stage a mutiny and, in an effort to breathe new life into an old tradition, attempt to tell "Every Christmas [/FONT][FONT="]Story[/FONT][FONT="] Ever Told" in the space of 50 minutes. Nothing is spared in this rollicking tour de farce! The story of the stingy and sour Ebenezer Scrooge is there too, but it seems the actors have overlooked "It's a Wonderful Life," so Scrooge morphs into Jimmy Stewart combining two of the greatest Christmas stories ever told. [/FONT][FONT="]Bring low back chairs or blankets and the family to enjoy![/FONT]
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Baytowne on Ice[/FONT]
[FONT="]For those visitors who miss the cold and ice, the ice skating rink at The Village of Baytowne Wharf is the perfect opportunity to get into the winter spirit. The seasonal ice skating rink has become a local holiday favorite. For $10 guests can skate for an hour and a half. Skate rental is available for $2. [/FONT][FONT="]The first hour of each day is reserved for "kids skate" for youths 12 and under. [/FONT]
[FONT="] Ice Rink Hours of Operation[/FONT][FONT="]
[/FONT][FONT="]2012 Ice Rink Hours of Operation[/FONT][FONT="]
The Ice Rink is available for private functions! For more information, call 850.267.8184.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Come kick- off the holiday season with a family movie under the stars. We will be showing Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."[/FONT]
[FONT="]At 6 p.m. help welcome Santa to Baytowne and cheer him on as he lights the Village Christmas Tree. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Stick around for a preview to our choreographed light show, 12 Nights of Lights, and watch as fireworks light up the sky over the lagoon. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Make a lantern, with Abrakadoodle, for the upcoming Baytowne Lantern Parade as you enjoy a choir singing your holiday favorites! And last, but not least, visit Kris Kringle himself! Hop on Santa’s lap and tell him your Christmas wish![/FONT][FONT="]
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[FONT="]Shelter House – Domestic Violence Center and Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort are teaming up for the inaugural Luminaria Run at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. The course will be lined with more than 2,000 luminarias, lighting the path for the walkers/runners and representing how Shelter House and its community partners light the way to a safer place for victims of domestic violence in Okaloosa and Walton counties.[/FONT] [FONT="]The race includes 5k and 9k courses winding throughout Sandestin. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Register online at [/FONT][FONT="]imATHLETE.com[/FONT][FONT="]. For more information on sponsorships or luminaria bags, please visit [/FONT][FONT="]www.shelterhousenwfl.org[/FONT][FONT="]or call Shelter House at 850-243-1201.[/FONT]
[FONT="]6, 7 & 8 p.m. [/FONT]
[FONT="]12 Nights of Lights[/FONT]
[FONT="]For the month of Dec., enjoy a festive light show in the Events Plaza set to your favorite holiday music every Friday and Saturday leading up to Christmas at 6, 7, & 8 p.m. This sparkling event will also be featured during the holiday editions of the Wednesday Night Concert Series at 7 p.m. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Show Dates:[/FONT][FONT="] Holiday Celebration Teaser: Nov. 26 (6 p.m.); Dec. 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 14, 16, 17, 21, 23, 24[/FONT]
[FONT="]Wednesday Night Concert Series[/FONT]
[FONT="]Weekly, 6-8 p.m[/FONT][FONT="].[/FONT]
[FONT="]Enjoy a special holiday edition of the Wednesday Night Concert Series through the month of Dec.. We'll be tantalizing your musical taste buds with musicians to entertain all of our guests! Village Events Plaza. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Dec. 7 - Elizabethtown -- This popular band, spearheaded by local musician Chris Alvarado, brings a contemporary feel with an old school mix of Bluegrass and a.m. ericana. As a special treat, they will be kicking off this special concert series by playing some of your favorite holiday tunes! [/FONT]
[FONT="]Dec. 14 - Niceville Opus One Choir -- The Niceville High School Opus One Choir is a holiday tradition at Baytowne. Come support these local teens as they spread holiday cheer. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Dec. 21 - Martha's Trouble -- Come enjoy Martha's Trouble Christmas Concert! This band is a mix of pop/ folk music with a.m. azing lead vocals! Enjoy some of your classic holiday favorites as well as some new originals! [/FONT]
[FONT="]Dec. 28 - The Shrimpboat Cowboys -- The Shrimpboat Cowboys are warming up the Events Plaza stage for New Year's Eve! Come enjoy a variety of music from this local favorite[/FONT]
[FONT="]Baytowne Holiday Lantern Parade[/FONT]
[FONT="]In celebration of the holiday season, The Village of Baytowne Wharf and Abrakadoodle present the second annual holiday paper lantern parade. This community event will feature commissioned paper lanterns in the shapes of iconic symbols of the holiday season. We invite all individuals and groups to participate by making their own paper lanterns! [/FONT]
[FONT="] This year, our Sandestin Homeowners are lighting up their golf carts and joining in the fun! Come see their merriment as they pass by with parade treats! [/FONT]
[FONT="]Watch as twinkling lanterns stroll by, and look for a special appearance by Kris Kringle! Mark your calendar, because this is one festive event you do not want to miss! Click here for Baytowne Lantern Parade Registration Form.[/FONT]
Baytowne Countdown[/FONT]
[FONT="]You don't want to miss The Village of Baytowne Wharf's end-of-year party! [/FONT]
[FONT="]The Benjy Davis Project featuring Hightide Blues kicks off the night at 7:30 p.m. New, up and coming artist, Matthew Mayfield begins at 10 p.m., and will help us ring in the New Year! [/FONT]
[FONT="]Our biggest fireworks show of the year lights up the sky over the lagoon at midnight! [/FONT]
[FONT="]Come dance the night away and start your year off at Baytowne! [/FONT]
[FONT="]Tuesday, Nov. 22, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. as the trees are “turned on” and enjoy refreshments while Pro Arte Chorale performs Christmas music. “Festival of Trees” is free and open to the public.[/FONT]
[FONT="]This year’s participating organizations are Am[FONT="]erican Cancer Society, Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center, Seaside Neighborhood School, Children’s Volunteer Health Network, South Walton Montessori Academy, Shelter House, Children in Crisis, Nancy Veldman Ministries, Okaloosa AIDS Support and Information Services, Alaqua Animal Refuge, Hope Medical Center and Guardian Ad Litem. [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT="]The non-profit organizations are competing to win cash prizes totaling $5,000, including Best of Show and People’s Choice. The public can vote for their favorite tree once a day and the tree with the most votes will win the People’s Choice award.
The awards will be announced by Santa Claus on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. in Grand Park.
For more information, please call (850) 654-5929 or visit [/FONT][FONT="]www.grandboulevard.com[/FONT][FONT="].[/FONT]
[FONT="]Box Office phone and in-person hours are 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each concert. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra Concert - Holiday Pops![/FONT]
[FONT="]Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, the region’s premiere professional orchestra since 1987, presents its popular Holiday Pops concert. The stellar Northwest Florida Symphony Chorale, a new vocal group under the direction of Lois Van Dam, and guest soloists join the orchestra in a holiday celebration of the season’s most beloved music sure to ring in the holidays in festive style for one and all![/FONT]
[FONT="]Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Holiday Delights – NWFSC Madrigals/Belle Voci Concert & Dessert Reception
The Northwest Florida State College Madrigals, a select 18-voice mixed ensemble of scholarship vocalists under the direction of Allison Everitt, and Belle Voci, a select women’s ensemble under the direction of Lois Van Dam, will perform a variety of a capella and accompanied holiday music to delight the senses. Following the performance, a tasty array of gourmet cookies and coffee will delight the palate. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Tyler Recital Hall of the Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center on the Niceville Campus. Tickets are $15 each. [/FONT]
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6 p.m.
[/FONT][FONT="]Tree lighting[/FONT]
[FONT="]Don’t miss the fun as we “turn on the town” and welcome in the holidays at South Barrett Square. Enjoy caroling, Santa’s big arrival and carriage rides.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Immediately following the Tree Lighting, visit town center merchants for a special evening of holiday shopping and refreshments.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Breakfast with Santa[/FONT]
[FONT="]Bring the kids to Santa’s Workshop at the Town Hall for a magical morning filled with delight. Includes a continental, bagged breakfast, a professional color photo with Santa and a special goodie bag from Gigi’s. Tickets, $10, available at the door.[/FONT]
[FONT="]9 a.m. –5 p.m.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Holiday Market[/FONT]
[FONT="]Get a jump on your holiday shopping. Browse through booths filled with hand-crafted gifts including pottery, jewelry, paintings Town Center lawns.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Thanksgiving Brunch[/FONT]
[FONT="]Magnolia Ballroom in the Baytowne Conference Center[/FONT]
[FONT="]Enjoy Thanksgiving Brunch with the company of your family and friends while Sandestin provides the perfect backdrop for a convenient, beautiful feast that will add joy to the beginning of the festive holiday season for the whole family.[/FONT]
[FONT="]The Sensational Sandestin Thanksgiving Brunch prices are only $42 for adults and $19.5 for children (ages four to 11), children under the age of three dine for free.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Reservations are recommended by emailing [/FONT][FONT="]ThanksgivingBrunch@Sandestin.com[/FONT][FONT="] or by calling 850-267-6398.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Click here[/FONT][FONT="] to view our Thanksgiving Menu.[/FONT]
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[/FONT][FONT="]Santa Tuck In[/FONT]
[FONT="]This Holiday season, Sandestin guests can bring the magic of Christmas to their vacation rental with a personal visit from Santa Claus. Imagine your children's excitement as they hear Santa's arrival with bells jingling and then a knock at their door. Parents are welcome to take pictures as Santa offers each child a personalized gift. After going over his list and checking it twice, Santa will read a Christmas story.[/FONT] [FONT="]Visits last up to 20 minutes. To make Reservations, call (800) 622-1038. [/FONT][FONT="]Visits start at $65 for one child and $10 per extra child. A portion of the proceeds go to Toys for Tots.[/FONT]
[FONT="]There’s a santa holding golf club photo that goes with this[/FONT]
[FONT="]People are asked to donate new, unwrapped toys or gift cards with a value of $15 or more and in exchange guests can play Sandestin’s golf courses for just the green and golf car fee ($20).[/FONT]
[FONT="]Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort will offer golf at all three of its public courses, Raven Golf Club, Baytowne Golf Club and The Links Course.[/FONT]
[FONT="]All toys and donations will be given to Harvest House for their Hope for Holidays program benefiting children and families in need this holiday season.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Local residents, guests and visitors are welcome to participate. Tee times are available all day and can be made by calling 850-267-8155.[/FONT]
Central Square Cinema - Holiday Movie Night![/FONT]
[FONT="]Enjoy the start of the holiday weekend with a movie under the stars. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs out and don''t miss the hilarious Christmas comedy featuring Jim Carrey in the Dr. Seuss classic "How The Grinch Stole Christmas."[/FONT]
[FONT="]Turn on the Town[/FONT]
[FONT="]30A & Seaside amphitheater[/FONT]
[FONT="]Combine the small-town atmosphere of a beach community parade, throw in a dash of Santa Claus, and mix with the official lighting of a remarkable town on Florida's Emerald Coast, and you have the perfect makings to kick off the Holiday season in beautiful Seaside. The parade begins at 4pm in Seagrove Beach and proceeds west to the town of Seaside. Once Santa arrives on the back of the vintage fire truck, it's party time in the amphitheater with holiday festivities and of course pictures with the jolly-bearded one. Soon, the master of ceremonies, along with Mrs. Claus, asks all the kids to the stage to sing to the crowd of smiling faces, and after a few versus of jingle bells, the count down begins in unison to "Turn on the Town."[/FONT]
[FONT="]To register for the parade, please click the following link for the parade application. Simply follow the instructions on the application and submit to Seaside. [/FONT][FONT="]DOWNLOAD HERE[/FONT]
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[FONT="]Countdown SEASIDE! New Year's Eve Celebration[/FONT]
[FONT="]It's the best way to celebrate New Year's Eve along 30A and it's free fun for the entire family! Stay tuned for more information on this exciting event with live music, children's activities, street performers and fireworks to ring in 2012![/FONT]
[FONT="]Headlining this year's event will be Massachusetts natives Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers who bring their rock & roll sounds to Seaside for a big performance.
Joining the Sk6ERS onstage will be The David Mayfield Parade. David is a natural frontman with a lot of versatility and a tremendous gift and the band's new album, The Parade, is a list of 11 songs with an a.m. rock and vintage country sound and touches of pop and soul.
And don't miss the children's activities with art projects and face painting from 7-11PM, and street performers throughout Seaside! Oh, and the largest NYE fireworks display over the Gulf of Mexico in Walton County![/FONT]
11 a.m.- 2 p.m. - Thanksgiving Brunch at WaterColor Inn Reservations 850.534.5050
4 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Thanksgiving Dinner at Fish Out of Water - Reservations 850.534.5050
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5 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Old Florida Holiday & Winter Market - Cerulean & Marina Parks; carriage rides, bonfire/s'mores, pictures with Santa, tree lighting, holiday treats, and gifts at the Winter Market [/FONT]
Jan 1 2012 [FONT="] 8 a.m.
Polar Bear Plunge in front of the BeachClub. T-shirts available for purchase. [/FONT]
[FONT="] This spectacular holiday concert is a collaboration of four Destin churches featuring special guest artist, Michael J. Thomas, vocalist and saxophonist and the New River Quartet. Special musical soloists and ensembles by Destin United Methodist Church, Destin Assembly of God, Shoreline and Village Baptist Churches will perform on stage with sacred and Christmas clasics, including a community chorus. Residents and visitors are invited to participate in the community chorus. Chorus rehearsal dates are Nov. 12 and Nov. 19 at Village Baptist Church from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the music suite. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Admission is an unwrapped child's toy to be distributed a.m. ong the participation churches to local children less fortunate in the community. A love offering will benefit All Kinds of Art, the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation's educational outreach program to support art, music and education in the classrooms and beyond. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Three actors, in what starts out as a pared-down version of the Dickens classic, [FONT="]A Christmas Carol, [/FONT]stage a mutiny and, in an effort to breathe new life into an old tradition, attempt to tell “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some!).” Along the way, we are provided with factoids about Christmas traditions from around the world, watch a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade go horribly wrong, and hear every Christmas Carol ever written in 90 seconds. Full of seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop culture. From Tiny Tim to Rudolph the Red-Nosed reindeer, from Frosty to the Grinch, nothing is spared in this rollicking tour de farce! [/FONT]See Seaside REP for tickets and show dates.
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[FONT="]Alys Beach
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[FONT="]Nov. 25[/FONT]
[FONT="]10 a.m - noon [/FONT][FONT="]Alys in Winter Wonderland[/FONT]
[FONT="]Fonville Press at Alys Beach [/FONT]
[FONT="]Join Santa for cookie decorating and Holiday cheer. We'll be accepting unwrapped children's toys for donation to a local Angel Tree Program.[/FONT]
[FONT="]And, Heartworks Kids will be selling pre-assembled gingerbread houses for $20. The gingerbread houses will be ready for decoration at the event or to take home for family fun![/FONT]
[FONT="]4 p.m. - 6 p.m.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Sunset Serenade with Bill Garrett & Smilin' Fritz
Fonville Press at Alys Beach [/FONT]
[FONT="]Join us for a sunset serenade with live music by Bill Garrett & Smilin' Fritz at Fonville Press. Executive Chef Ed Reese of Caliza Restaurant will serve specialty kabobs and fun fare for the children.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Nov. 26 [/FONT]
[FONT="]10 a.m. - 1 p.m. [/FONT][FONT="]Thanksgiving Carnival to benefit Point Washington United Methodist Church at the Amphitheatre at Alys Beach.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Bring the kids out to play in the amphitheatre at Alys Beach. Enjoy the bounce houses, games, and a snack. A suggested $10 donation will benefit Point Washington United Methodist Church.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Nov. 28[/FONT]
[FONT="]2 p.m. - 3 p.m. [/FONT][FONT="]“Every Christmas Story Ever Told,” by the Seaside Repertory Theatre [/FONT]
[FONT="]Fonville Press at Alys Beach[/FONT]
[FONT="]Three actors, in what starts out as a pared-down version of the Dickens classic, stage a mutiny and, in an effort to breathe new life into an old tradition, attempt to tell "Every Christmas [/FONT][FONT="]Story[/FONT][FONT="] Ever Told" in the space of 50 minutes. Nothing is spared in this rollicking tour de farce! The story of the stingy and sour Ebenezer Scrooge is there too, but it seems the actors have overlooked "It's a Wonderful Life," so Scrooge morphs into Jimmy Stewart combining two of the greatest Christmas stories ever told. [/FONT][FONT="]Bring low back chairs or blankets and the family to enjoy![/FONT]
[FONT="]The Village of Baytowne Wharf[/FONT]
[FONT="]Nov. 4, 2011 - Feb. 5, 2012 [/FONT]
[FONT="]Baytowne on Ice[/FONT]
[FONT="]For those visitors who miss the cold and ice, the ice skating rink at The Village of Baytowne Wharf is the perfect opportunity to get into the winter spirit. The seasonal ice skating rink has become a local holiday favorite. For $10 guests can skate for an hour and a half. Skate rental is available for $2. [/FONT][FONT="]The first hour of each day is reserved for "kids skate" for youths 12 and under. [/FONT]
[FONT="] Ice Rink Hours of Operation[/FONT][FONT="]
[/FONT][FONT="]2012 Ice Rink Hours of Operation[/FONT][FONT="]
The Ice Rink is available for private functions! For more information, call 850.267.8184.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Friday, Nov. 25 [/FONT]
[FONT="]7 p.m.[/FONT]
[FONT="]7 p.m.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Saturday, Nov. 26[/FONT]
[FONT="]At 5 p.m. begin the evening with The Seaside Rep as they present “Every Christmas Story Ever Told” on the Events Plaza stage. [/FONT]
[FONT="]At 6 p.m. help welcome Santa to Baytowne and cheer him on as he lights the Village Christmas Tree. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Stick around for a preview to our choreographed light show, 12 Nights of Lights, and watch as fireworks light up the sky over the lagoon. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Make a lantern, with Abrakadoodle, for the upcoming Baytowne Lantern Parade as you enjoy a choir singing your holiday favorites! And last, but not least, visit Kris Kringle himself! Hop on Santa’s lap and tell him your Christmas wish![/FONT][FONT="]
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[FONT="]Dec. 10 [/FONT]
[FONT="]Shelter House Luminaria Run to End Domestic Violence [/FONT]
[FONT="]Shelter House – Domestic Violence Center and Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort are teaming up for the inaugural Luminaria Run at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. The course will be lined with more than 2,000 luminarias, lighting the path for the walkers/runners and representing how Shelter House and its community partners light the way to a safer place for victims of domestic violence in Okaloosa and Walton counties.[/FONT] [FONT="]The race includes 5k and 9k courses winding throughout Sandestin. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Register online at [/FONT][FONT="]imATHLETE.com[/FONT][FONT="]. For more information on sponsorships or luminaria bags, please visit [/FONT][FONT="]www.shelterhousenwfl.org[/FONT][FONT="]or call Shelter House at 850-243-1201.[/FONT]
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Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Nights[/FONT]
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Nights[/FONT]
[FONT="]12 Nights of Lights[/FONT]
[FONT="]For the month of Dec., enjoy a festive light show in the Events Plaza set to your favorite holiday music every Friday and Saturday leading up to Christmas at 6, 7, & 8 p.m. This sparkling event will also be featured during the holiday editions of the Wednesday Night Concert Series at 7 p.m. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Show Dates:[/FONT][FONT="] Holiday Celebration Teaser: Nov. 26 (6 p.m.); Dec. 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 14, 16, 17, 21, 23, 24[/FONT]
[FONT="]Wednesday Night Concert Series[/FONT]
[FONT="]Weekly, 6-8 p.m[/FONT][FONT="].[/FONT]
[FONT="]Enjoy a special holiday edition of the Wednesday Night Concert Series through the month of Dec.. We'll be tantalizing your musical taste buds with musicians to entertain all of our guests! Village Events Plaza. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Dec. 7 - Elizabethtown -- This popular band, spearheaded by local musician Chris Alvarado, brings a contemporary feel with an old school mix of Bluegrass and a.m. ericana. As a special treat, they will be kicking off this special concert series by playing some of your favorite holiday tunes! [/FONT]
[FONT="]Dec. 14 - Niceville Opus One Choir -- The Niceville High School Opus One Choir is a holiday tradition at Baytowne. Come support these local teens as they spread holiday cheer. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Dec. 21 - Martha's Trouble -- Come enjoy Martha's Trouble Christmas Concert! This band is a mix of pop/ folk music with a.m. azing lead vocals! Enjoy some of your classic holiday favorites as well as some new originals! [/FONT]
[FONT="]Dec. 28 - The Shrimpboat Cowboys -- The Shrimpboat Cowboys are warming up the Events Plaza stage for New Year's Eve! Come enjoy a variety of music from this local favorite[/FONT]
[FONT="]Dec. 17 [/FONT]
[FONT="]6 p.m. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Baytowne Holiday Lantern Parade[/FONT]
[FONT="]In celebration of the holiday season, The Village of Baytowne Wharf and Abrakadoodle present the second annual holiday paper lantern parade. This community event will feature commissioned paper lanterns in the shapes of iconic symbols of the holiday season. We invite all individuals and groups to participate by making their own paper lanterns! [/FONT]
[FONT="] This year, our Sandestin Homeowners are lighting up their golf carts and joining in the fun! Come see their merriment as they pass by with parade treats! [/FONT]
[FONT="]Watch as twinkling lanterns stroll by, and look for a special appearance by Kris Kringle! Mark your calendar, because this is one festive event you do not want to miss! Click here for Baytowne Lantern Parade Registration Form.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Dec. 31[/FONT]
[FONT="]7:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Baytowne Countdown[/FONT]
[FONT="]You don't want to miss The Village of Baytowne Wharf's end-of-year party! [/FONT]
[FONT="]The Benjy Davis Project featuring Hightide Blues kicks off the night at 7:30 p.m. New, up and coming artist, Matthew Mayfield begins at 10 p.m., and will help us ring in the New Year! [/FONT]
[FONT="]Our biggest fireworks show of the year lights up the sky over the lagoon at midnight! [/FONT]
[FONT="]Come dance the night away and start your year off at Baytowne! [/FONT]
Grand Boulevard
[FONT="]Nov. 22 – Dec. 17 [/FONT]
[FONT="]Grand Boulevard’s second annual “Festival of Trees” showcases 13 uniquely decorated Christmas trees from area non-profit organizations, in Grand Park. The public is invited to attend the kick-off on [/FONT]
[FONT="]Tuesday, Nov. 22, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. as the trees are “turned on” and enjoy refreshments while Pro Arte Chorale performs Christmas music. “Festival of Trees” is free and open to the public.[/FONT]
[FONT="]This year’s participating organizations are Am[FONT="]erican Cancer Society, Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center, Seaside Neighborhood School, Children’s Volunteer Health Network, South Walton Montessori Academy, Shelter House, Children in Crisis, Nancy Veldman Ministries, Okaloosa AIDS Support and Information Services, Alaqua Animal Refuge, Hope Medical Center and Guardian Ad Litem. [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT="]The non-profit organizations are competing to win cash prizes totaling $5,000, including Best of Show and People’s Choice. The public can vote for their favorite tree once a day and the tree with the most votes will win the People’s Choice award.
The awards will be announced by Santa Claus on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. in Grand Park.
For more information, please call (850) 654-5929 or visit [/FONT][FONT="]www.grandboulevard.com[/FONT][FONT="].[/FONT]
[FONT="]Mattie Kelly Arts[/FONT]
[FONT="]The Mattie Kelly Arts Center is located on the Niceville campus of NWF State College at 100 College Boulevard and is easily accessible via Interstate 10, U.S. Highway 285 and Highway 85.[/FONT][FONT="] For NFSO tickets, contact the Mattie Kelly Arts Center Box Office at [/FONT][FONT="](850) 729-6000[/FONT][FONT="] or purchase tickets by web at [/FONT][FONT="]www.mattiekellyartscenter.org[/FONT].
[FONT="]Box Office phone and in-person hours are 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each concert. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra Concert - Holiday Pops![/FONT]
[FONT="]Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, the region’s premiere professional orchestra since 1987, presents its popular Holiday Pops concert. The stellar Northwest Florida Symphony Chorale, a new vocal group under the direction of Lois Van Dam, and guest soloists join the orchestra in a holiday celebration of the season’s most beloved music sure to ring in the holidays in festive style for one and all![/FONT]
[FONT="]Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Holiday Delights – NWFSC Madrigals/Belle Voci Concert & Dessert Reception
The Northwest Florida State College Madrigals, a select 18-voice mixed ensemble of scholarship vocalists under the direction of Allison Everitt, and Belle Voci, a select women’s ensemble under the direction of Lois Van Dam, will perform a variety of a capella and accompanied holiday music to delight the senses. Following the performance, a tasty array of gourmet cookies and coffee will delight the palate. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Tyler Recital Hall of the Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center on the Niceville Campus. Tickets are $15 each. [/FONT]
Rosemary Beach
[FONT="]Nov. 25[/FONT]
[FONT="]6 p.m.
[/FONT][FONT="]Tree lighting[/FONT]
[FONT="]Don’t miss the fun as we “turn on the town” and welcome in the holidays at South Barrett Square. Enjoy caroling, Santa’s big arrival and carriage rides.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Immediately following the Tree Lighting, visit town center merchants for a special evening of holiday shopping and refreshments.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Nov. 26[/FONT]
[FONT="]8 - 10 a.m.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Breakfast with Santa[/FONT]
[FONT="]Bring the kids to Santa’s Workshop at the Town Hall for a magical morning filled with delight. Includes a continental, bagged breakfast, a professional color photo with Santa and a special goodie bag from Gigi’s. Tickets, $10, available at the door.[/FONT]
[FONT="]9 a.m. –5 p.m.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Holiday Market[/FONT]
[FONT="]Get a jump on your holiday shopping. Browse through booths filled with hand-crafted gifts including pottery, jewelry, paintings Town Center lawns.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort[/FONT]
[FONT="]Nov. 24[/FONT]
[FONT="]10 a.m. to 3 p.m.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Thanksgiving Brunch[/FONT]
[FONT="]Magnolia Ballroom in the Baytowne Conference Center[/FONT]
[FONT="]Enjoy Thanksgiving Brunch with the company of your family and friends while Sandestin provides the perfect backdrop for a convenient, beautiful feast that will add joy to the beginning of the festive holiday season for the whole family.[/FONT]
[FONT="]The Sensational Sandestin Thanksgiving Brunch prices are only $42 for adults and $19.5 for children (ages four to 11), children under the age of three dine for free.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Reservations are recommended by emailing [/FONT][FONT="]ThanksgivingBrunch@Sandestin.com[/FONT][FONT="] or by calling 850-267-6398.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Click here[/FONT][FONT="] to view our Thanksgiving Menu.[/FONT]
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[FONT="] Now through Dec. 14[/FONT]
[FONT="]Santa SKYPES[/FONT]
[FONT="]Monday, Wednesday, Friday [/FONT]
[FONT="]Talk to Santa at Sandestin (free) via SKYPE on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 4- 5 p.m.[/FONT]
[FONT="]He will do personal SKYPES with children and families, and will talk about their upcoming trip to Sandestin.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Simply call him at SKYPE location name, SandestinResort.
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[FONT="]Santa SKYPES[/FONT]
[FONT="]Monday, Wednesday, Friday [/FONT]
[FONT="]Talk to Santa at Sandestin (free) via SKYPE on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 4- 5 p.m.[/FONT]
[FONT="]He will do personal SKYPES with children and families, and will talk about their upcoming trip to Sandestin.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Simply call him at SKYPE location name, SandestinResort.
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[FONT="]Nov. 25-Dec. 16[/FONT]
[FONT="]Fridays and Saturdays from 6-10 p.m.
[/FONT][FONT="]Santa Tuck In[/FONT]
[FONT="]This Holiday season, Sandestin guests can bring the magic of Christmas to their vacation rental with a personal visit from Santa Claus. Imagine your children's excitement as they hear Santa's arrival with bells jingling and then a knock at their door. Parents are welcome to take pictures as Santa offers each child a personalized gift. After going over his list and checking it twice, Santa will read a Christmas story.[/FONT] [FONT="]Visits last up to 20 minutes. To make Reservations, call (800) 622-1038. [/FONT][FONT="]Visits start at $65 for one child and $10 per extra child. A portion of the proceeds go to Toys for Tots.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Dec. 10 & 11[/FONT]
[FONT="]Tee Off For Toys [/FONT]
[FONT="]There’s a santa holding golf club photo that goes with this[/FONT]
[FONT="]People are asked to donate new, unwrapped toys or gift cards with a value of $15 or more and in exchange guests can play Sandestin’s golf courses for just the green and golf car fee ($20).[/FONT]
[FONT="]Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort will offer golf at all three of its public courses, Raven Golf Club, Baytowne Golf Club and The Links Course.[/FONT]
[FONT="]All toys and donations will be given to Harvest House for their Hope for Holidays program benefiting children and families in need this holiday season.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Local residents, guests and visitors are welcome to participate. Tee times are available all day and can be made by calling 850-267-8155.[/FONT]
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[FONT="]7 p.m.Seaside[/FONT]
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[FONT="] Nov. 25 [/FONT]
Central Square Cinema - Holiday Movie Night![/FONT]
[FONT="]Enjoy the start of the holiday weekend with a movie under the stars. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs out and don''t miss the hilarious Christmas comedy featuring Jim Carrey in the Dr. Seuss classic "How The Grinch Stole Christmas."[/FONT]
[FONT="]Nov. 26[/FONT]
[FONT="]4 p.m.[/FONT]
[FONT="]4 p.m.[/FONT]
[FONT="]30A & Seaside amphitheater[/FONT]
[FONT="]Combine the small-town atmosphere of a beach community parade, throw in a dash of Santa Claus, and mix with the official lighting of a remarkable town on Florida's Emerald Coast, and you have the perfect makings to kick off the Holiday season in beautiful Seaside. The parade begins at 4pm in Seagrove Beach and proceeds west to the town of Seaside. Once Santa arrives on the back of the vintage fire truck, it's party time in the amphitheater with holiday festivities and of course pictures with the jolly-bearded one. Soon, the master of ceremonies, along with Mrs. Claus, asks all the kids to the stage to sing to the crowd of smiling faces, and after a few versus of jingle bells, the count down begins in unison to "Turn on the Town."[/FONT]
[FONT="]To register for the parade, please click the following link for the parade application. Simply follow the instructions on the application and submit to Seaside. [/FONT][FONT="]DOWNLOAD HERE[/FONT]
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[FONT="]Dec. 31[/FONT]
[FONT="]7 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Countdown SEASIDE! New Year's Eve Celebration[/FONT]
[FONT="]It's the best way to celebrate New Year's Eve along 30A and it's free fun for the entire family! Stay tuned for more information on this exciting event with live music, children's activities, street performers and fireworks to ring in 2012![/FONT]
[FONT="]Headlining this year's event will be Massachusetts natives Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers who bring their rock & roll sounds to Seaside for a big performance.
Joining the Sk6ERS onstage will be The David Mayfield Parade. David is a natural frontman with a lot of versatility and a tremendous gift and the band's new album, The Parade, is a list of 11 songs with an a.m. rock and vintage country sound and touches of pop and soul.
And don't miss the children's activities with art projects and face painting from 7-11PM, and street performers throughout Seaside! Oh, and the largest NYE fireworks display over the Gulf of Mexico in Walton County![/FONT]
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WATERCOLOR[/FONT]
[FONT="] 8 a.m.- Turkey Trot - Marina Park; longsleeve t-shirts available for purchase WATERCOLOR[/FONT]
[FONT="]Nov. 24 [/FONT]
11 a.m.- 2 p.m. - Thanksgiving Brunch at WaterColor Inn Reservations 850.534.5050
4 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Thanksgiving Dinner at Fish Out of Water - Reservations 850.534.5050
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[FONT="]Nov. 26 [/FONT]
[FONT="] 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. - Mommy & Me Tea "Under the Sea" theme - Room One at the WaterColor Inn; reservations required - fee associated
5 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Old Florida Holiday & Winter Market - Cerulean & Marina Parks; carriage rides, bonfire/s'mores, pictures with Santa, tree lighting, holiday treats, and gifts at the Winter Market [/FONT]
Jan 1 2012 [FONT="] 8 a.m.
Polar Bear Plunge in front of the BeachClub. T-shirts available for purchase. [/FONT]
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[FONT="]Dec. 2 - 7 p.m.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Sounds of The Season[/FONT]
[FONT="]Village Baptist Church[/FONT]
[FONT="]101 Matthew Boulevard ~ Destin[/FONT]
[FONT="]Sounds of The Season[/FONT]
[FONT="]Village Baptist Church[/FONT]
[FONT="]101 Matthew Boulevard ~ Destin[/FONT]
[FONT="] This spectacular holiday concert is a collaboration of four Destin churches featuring special guest artist, Michael J. Thomas, vocalist and saxophonist and the New River Quartet. Special musical soloists and ensembles by Destin United Methodist Church, Destin Assembly of God, Shoreline and Village Baptist Churches will perform on stage with sacred and Christmas clasics, including a community chorus. Residents and visitors are invited to participate in the community chorus. Chorus rehearsal dates are Nov. 12 and Nov. 19 at Village Baptist Church from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the music suite. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Admission is an unwrapped child's toy to be distributed a.m. ong the participation churches to local children less fortunate in the community. A love offering will benefit All Kinds of Art, the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation's educational outreach program to support art, music and education in the classrooms and beyond. [/FONT]
[FONT="]Every Christmas Story Ever Told[/FONT]
[FONT="]Seaside Repertory Theatre[/FONT]
[FONT="] Nov. 25 – Dec. 30[/FONT]
[FONT="]Seaside Repertory Theatre[/FONT]
[FONT="] Nov. 25 – Dec. 30[/FONT]
[FONT="]Three actors, in what starts out as a pared-down version of the Dickens classic, [FONT="]A Christmas Carol, [/FONT]stage a mutiny and, in an effort to breathe new life into an old tradition, attempt to tell “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some!).” Along the way, we are provided with factoids about Christmas traditions from around the world, watch a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade go horribly wrong, and hear every Christmas Carol ever written in 90 seconds. Full of seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop culture. From Tiny Tim to Rudolph the Red-Nosed reindeer, from Frosty to the Grinch, nothing is spared in this rollicking tour de farce! [/FONT]See Seaside REP for tickets and show dates.
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