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Arts Calendar January, 2009
Always check with the sponsoring organization to confirm event details.
Writers' Critique Groups
The daytime critique group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 1:00-3:00 pm at Ft Walton Beach Public Library, Hwy 98 Downtown. For information about the daytime critique group: gamma5380@cs.com or 837-2239.
The nighttime critique group meets the first and third Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30 pm at St Paul's Lutheran Church in Niceville just off Hwy 20 near Redwood Avenue and behind the Twin Cities Funeral Home. For information about the nighttime critique group: awend@earthlink.net.
More information about ECW can be found on the website: emeraldcoastwriters.org.
January 11
Wine, Cheese, & Dessert Reception
The Okaloosa Arts Alliance cordially invites you to a Wine, Cheese, and Dessert Reception, being held on Sunday, January 11, 2009 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm at The Magnolia Grill of Fort Walton Beach. Each ticket is $15.00 and all proceeds will benefit the Okaloosa Arts Alliance. Tom & Peggy Rice, owners of The Magnolia Grill in Fort Walton Beach, are generously hosting the reception. The OAA members will have information and artwork on display and there will be live entertainment. There will also be a raffle. Your servers will include board members from the Okaloosa Arts Alliance as well as the executive director. For tickets or more information contact Amy at info@okaloosaarts.org.
January 16
Coffee with the Conductor
Maestro Fuller's popular coffee klatches return for another season at The Café at Barnes & Noble's in Destin. "These sessions provide an up close and intimate setting for our patrons to ask questions about the season and meet Sinfonia guest artists in a relaxed environment," stated Fuller.
All coffees begin at 10am, are free and are hosted by Maestro Fuller. The Café at Barnes & Noble graciously provides complimentary Starbucks coffee and edibles.
Friday, December 19th: Irish instrumental ensemble Mithril, guests
Friday, January 16th: Violinist Caroline Goulding returns
Friday, March 27th: Manhattan Piano Trio, guests
Sinfonia has just entered its third season of symphony redefined featuring an electrifying performance of Grammy Award-winning songstress Roberta Flack. Sinfonia Gulf Coast is committed to entertaining, educating and inspiring the community through imaginative and innovative musical programming. Our goal is to enrich and expand the traditional orchestral experience through unique artistic disciplines and collaborations, enhancing our region's cultural vitality. For more information, please call 850.267.1478 or visit online www.SinfoniaGulfCoast.org
January 17
Ron Gartner's "Scotch, Soul, and Rock & Roll"
Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
You walk into the auditorium with tickets to see a Vegas-style show called “Scotch, Soul & Rock n’ Roll” with an entertainer named Ron Gartner. You’re not sure you have heard of him, but the show sounded like fun and you love that kind of music, anyway. Ninety minutes later, it’s the final curtain call and you are on your feet along with the rest of the audience clapping and cheering in a standing ovation for this dynamic, charismatic, energetic showman, song stylist, crooner, doo-whopper, rocker and soul man. Sort of a throwback to some of the greatest entertainers to grace the Vegas strip like Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Bobby Darin – even James Brown – but with a 21st century flair. With his swinging band and great songs from Big Band to Bandstand, Motown to Soul Train, the Great American Songbook to Michael Bubl, Gartner delivers a dazzling performance that is so absolutely unforgettable. To see and hear Ron Gartner go to http://rongartner.com.
January 31
The Lowe Family
Mattie Kelly Arts Center in Niceville, 7:30 p.m. For those of you who have never seen the Lowe Family perform during their 25 years of entertaining, have no idea of the titanic amount of talent within this musical family. The Lowe Family has earned the reputation as America’s Most Talented Family. Through music, song and dance, the nine Lowe Family members share their talents via TV, radio and live performances throughout the world. Versatile on many instruments, the family offers an amazing blend of show-stopping classical, Broadway, Irish, Jazz, Bluegrass, old-time favorites, spectacular dance, 6-part harmony, gospel, a stirring patriotic tribute and more! This high-energy, fast-paced variety show will leave you breathless! The Lowe Family is based in Branson, Missouri, where they perform in the Lawrence Welk Theatre. More information at: www.thelowefamily.com.