February 1-28 2010
Escape to Create
Seaside, FL
(850) 534-0000
www.escapetocreate.org
Escape to Create is a month-long multi-disciplinary retreat for writers, artists, scholars and other creative people who are fully engaged with art and ideas. Established 16 years ago, Escape to Create has sponsored more than one hundred artists engaged in a wide range of disciplines including the literary arts, fine arts, musical composition, crafts, photography, film, history, and architecture.
February 6 2010
Mattie Kelly Arts Center presents: Ed Asner as FDR
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL
(850) 729-5382
www.mattiekellyartscenter.org
Ed Asner, recipient of seven Emmy Awards ("Mary Tyler Moore Show", "Lou Grant") and 16 nominations, five Golden Globe Awards, and member of the TV Academy Hall of Fame, stars in the solo performance drama, "FDR", based upon Dore Schary's Broadway hit "Sunrise at Campobello". FDR explores the life of one of America's best-love presidents, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and the events and decisions that shaped a nation. This powerful play follows the iconic president as he reflects on his years in office from inauguration to the trials of World War II.
Mardi Gras on the Island
Santa Rosa Boulevard
Fort Walton Beach, FL
(850) 244-8191
www.fwbchamber.org
Join us for the famous Okaloosa Island Mardi Gras Parade. Whether you're a spectator or a participant, you better love beads - 'cause there's going to be lots of 'em.
February 14 2010
Martina McBride & Trace Adkins
Pensacola Civic Center
Pensacola, FL
(850) 432-0800
www.pensacolaciviccenter.com
Tickets on sale Friday, November 6th at 10am. Ticket prices are $59.75 and $49.75. Tickets are available at The Pensacola Civic Center Box Office and Ticketmaster outlets.
February 17 2010
Mattie Kelly Arts Center presents: Le Grand Cirque
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL
(850) 729-5382
www.mattiekellyartscenter.org
Seen by millions of people around the world, Le Grand Ciruq is a jaw-dropping, visual feast of spectacular group acrobatics and white-knuckle stunts that consistently leaves the audience in a state of awe! This spellbinding spectacle has mesmerized audiences the world over, and propelled the world of Cirque into the next generation with revolutionary new ats the whole family can enjoy. Firmly rooted in the timeless circus traditions of Russia, China, and Eastern Europe, the international company of champion acrobats and performers have been hand-picked from around the globe for their death defying abilities and precision skill. Blended with elements of modern and traditional acts of wonder, Le Grand Cirque is sure to astound folks of all ages!
February 19 2010
Mattie Kelly Arts Center presents: Stars of Tomorrow
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL
(850) 729-5382
www.mattiekellyartscenter.org
The NFSO will present its annual "Stars of Tomorrow" concert featuring the winners of the prestigious regional Concerto Competition and performance of Kleinsinger's Tubby the Tuba featuring the NFSO's principal tubist Chester Schmitz, former principal tuba player for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops for 35 years.
February 20 2010
Barrage in Concert
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL
(850) 362-9356
www.emeraldcoastconcerts.com
Building up the excitement for ECCA’s 50th Anniversary season, this high-octane fiddle fest features an international, multi-talented cast of eight performing an eclectic mix of music, song and dance. Here’s ECCA’s guarantee: “You will never think of fiddle playing in the same way after this performance. This is NOT your typical fiddle playing.” The Denver Post put it simply, “Barrage is too WOW for words.! This internationally acclaimed group combines world music and dance influences, layered vocal arrangements, and pulsating modern beats and rhythms into a concert with amazing energy, vitality and musical virtuosity that’s sure to take your breath away. Since its creation in Calgary, Canada, BARRAGE has performed on PBS, international TV networks, and has toured in over 18 countries worldwide.
February 21 2010
Northwest Florida Symphony Guild - Food & Wine Tasting
Emerald Coast Conference Center
Fort Walton Beach, FL
www.nfsymphony.org
This is the 20th Annual Northwest Florida Symphony Guild Food and Wine Tasting event at the Emerald Coast Conference Center. Local restaurants will provide a wide variety of food and wine samples. The event is a fundraiser to support area children's music and arts programs sponsored by the NFSG. $30 (members); $40 (non-members, advance ticket sales); $35 each (non-members) - to be purchased in blocks of ten; $50 at the door.
February 24 2010
Multi-Chamber Business Expo & Taste of Okaloosa County
Emerald Coast Conference Center
Fort Walton Beach, FL
(850) 244-8191
www.fwbchamber.org
The Chambers of Commerce in Okaloosa County are partnering to bring their members the biggest marketing and networking opportunity around. The event, hosted by the Destin Area, Greater Fort Walton Beach, and Niceville Valparaiso Chambers of Commerce will take place on Wednesday, February 24th from 4 to 7pm.
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