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April 2013 Events

April 1,2013 - April 6,2013. Spring Wild Childrens Camp at HarborWalk Village. Spring Break Camp for grades 1st -6th presented by the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge. For more information, visit www.ecwildliferefuge.com/Event/20130401_SpringWild3

April 12-13 at 7:30pm. Northwest Florida State College’s Division of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts presents its annual dance concert 'Dance Facets 2013'. This year’s presentation will be a feast for the eyes as 38 superbly talented dancers perform fourteen original dance presentations, featuring everything from classical and contemporary ballet, to modern, jazz and hip hop styles! Mattie Kelly Arts Center, Northwest Florida State College, Niceville, Florida. Mainstage. $20 for adults and $15 for youth, age 18 and younger. Call 850.729.6000 or buy tickets online at www.mattiekellyartscenter.org.

April 16, 2013. Sacred Heart Charity Golf Classic. At Shark's Tooth Golf Club at Wild Heron, Panama City Beach, Florida. Proceeds from this year’s event will support the addition of a PET/CT scanner to the hospital’s diagnostic and imaging services. Call 850.278.3700.

Thursday, April 18, 2013 from 7pm to 10pm. Wine, Dine & Cruise on the SOLARIS. The SOLARIS, the area's only dining & entertainment yacht, is kicking off the Sandestin Wine Festival with a wine and dine event not to miss! Indulge in a 5-course dinner with delectable wine pairings while cruising the beautiful water. Enjoy live entertainment by Tomato...singing the blues straight from New Orleans. Reservations required by calling 850.650.2519. Visit www.SunQuestCruises.com for more information.

April 18-21st, 2013. Sandestin Wine Festival. For tickets and complete event information, visit www.sandestinwinefestival.com/events/.

April 20, 2013. The Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra raises the roof with two of the finest composers of the 19th century, Brahms and Beethoven. Mattie Kelly Arts Center, Northwest Florida State College, Niceville . Multiple choruses from the college and Niceville High School come together to sing Schiller's inspirational Ode to Joy. $22.50 each adult or $16 youth age 18 and younger. Call 850.729.6000 or buy tickets online at www.mattiekellyartscenter.org.

April 25, 2013-April 28, 2013. The first annual South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival. Grand Blvd, Destin Florida. This new charity wine festival will feature major wine industry partners and exciting wine celebrities from around the world. More than 800 wines and a culinary village will enhance this year's Destin charity event. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation for children in need in Northwest Florida. Call 850. 837.3099.

May 2013 Events

May 2, 2013 at 7pm. Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Concerts in the Village. Fountain City Players. Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, 4323 Commons Dr. W., Destin, FL 32541. Celebrating its 18th season, the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) is proud to announce the 18th Annual Concerts in the Village will kick off a 10-week concert series beginning May 2 through June 27 every Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m., followed by a concert finale on Wednesday, July 3 for an American Patriotic Tribute. For sponsorship and volunteer opportunities or more information and information on future Thursday night concerts in the Village, visit www.MattieKellyArtsFoundation.org or call (850) 650-2226.

May 3, 2013. NWFL Ballet presents the Ugly Duckling , Mattie Kelly Arts Center, Northwest Florida State College, Niceville, Florida. Mainstage. Buy tickets online at www.mattiekellyartscenter.org or call 850.729.6000.

May 4, 2013 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge's Dolphin Cruise (Boarding begins at 1:45 pm) for an exclusive, private 2 hour dolphin cruise aboard the Southern Star Glass Bottom Boat. Relax and enjoy the views of Destin's picturesque harbor while looking for dolphins and other local wildlife. Partake in food, drink, wine and beer while enjoying live music. Door prizes and a 50/50 raffle.

All proceeds aid our mission of education, conservation and rehabilitation for the welfare of Florida's natural fauna.

Tickets are $30 for adults and $15.00 for children under 10 years of age.
For more information call (850) 650-1880.

May 4, 2013 and May 18, 2013. HarborWalk Village presents "No Reservations (on the Redneck Riviera)" follows the story of a group of men vacationing on Florida's Emerald Coast. Away from their wives, the men seek out to do what all married men on vacation want to do: drink, fish and enjoy the beach. This comedy of errors will have you laughing from start to finish, and who knows, they may even pull you up on stage to help tell the tale!

May 5, 2013. For Cinco De Mayo, be sure to visit www.destindirect.com/mexican_restaurants.php for the best Mexican food in the Destin area!

May 5, 2013. Cinco De Mayo Fest at HarborWalk Village on the Destin Harbor. A vibrant celebration of Latin music, food, dance, and more! Kids will enjoy activities and crafts. Call 850.424.0600 for more information

May 9, 2013 at 7pm. Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Concerts in the Village. For more information, visit www.MattieKellyArtsFoundation.org or call (850) 650-2226.

May 16, 2013 at 7pm. Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Concerts in the Village. For more information, visit www.MattieKellyArtsFoundation.org or call (850) 650-2226.

May 23, 2013, 6:30pm seating. 7pm dinner & show. Act4Murder dinner theater presents 'Red Leg, the Dreaded' at Angler's Beachside Grill on Okaloosa Island. $34.95 plus tax & gratuity. For reservations, call 850.796.0260.

May 23, 2013 at 7pm. Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Concerts in the Village. For more information, visit www.MattieKellyArtsFoundation.org or call (850) 650-2226.

May 27th Memorial Day!

May 30, 2013. Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Concerts in the Village. For more information, visit www.MattieKellyArtsFoundation.org or call (850) 650-2226.

Up and coming...

July 17-July 20th. Northwest Florida College Presentation of 'Les Miserables'. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for youth ages 18 and younger and may be purchased in-person, by phone or web from the box office at (850) 729-6000 or www.mattiekellyartscenter.org.

 
 

                                                               

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