In This Post: WaterColor's 4th Annual Art in the Park; Project Princess; Mardi Gras at SEASIDE
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Calling All Artists! The WaterColor Community Association is seeking artists who would like to participate in the 4th Annual 'Art in the Park' outdoor art market Saturday, March 21, from 10am-5pm in Cerulean and Marina Parks.
Artists working in any of the following media are encouraged to participate: oil, acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, chalk, pastel, color pencil, photography, printmaking, glass, jewelry, fabric, wood and digital.
For more information or register, contact Monark Events at info@monarkevents.com or 850.491.0212. The application deadline is March 6, 2009.
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Celebrate Mardi Gras 2009 at SEASIDE Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! The Merchants of Seaside will be hosting a fun-filled day of Mardi Gras revelry with activities for everyone on Saturday, February 21st.
Celebrate Mardi Gras with the kids between 10am - 2pm as 4KIDS hosts a make-your-own-mask event and other fun Mardi Gras crafts with help from Abrakadoodle. At 2:00, join in the Third Annual 4KIDS Mardi Gras Parade, featuring the Krewe of Wee-De-Leis. Wear your purple, green & gold to show off your Mardi Gras spirit as you march though town. The parade starts in front of 4KIDS and makes its way around Central Square.
Following the parade, head on over to the Seaside Amphitheater for the Inaugural Zydeco Fais Do-Do, from 2:30-5:00pm. The Seaside Neighborhood School band kicks off the dance party at 2:30pm and then Lil’ Malcolm & the House Rockers hit the stage at 3:00. This five-man band has a steady focus on tradition that sets them apart from the newest wave of “pop Zydeco” bands. The group places a strong emphasis on creating live shows that are exciting and fun, and they are known for pulling audience members up on the stage to dance. Lil’ Malcolm & the House Rockers believe that keeping tradition in Zydeco is the best way to make the music enjoyable.
A special thanks to this year’s Mardi Gras sponsors, Amavida Coffee, 4KIDS and Central Square Records. These events are made possible by the arts and entertainment fee collected by The Merchants of Seaside.
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Project Princess Walton County girls attending Prom at Paxton High, Walton High, Freeport High or South Walton High are invited to attend the Project Princess fittings listed below to receive a FREE prom dress courtesy of Walton County donators. There are no other restrictions or requirements. Door prizes and refreshments will be offered. All sizes welcome. Bring a friend!
Locations, Dates and Times:
- Paxton High School, February 28th, from 9am to 11am
- Community Center in DeFuniak Springs, March 14th and 15th, from 10am to 2pm
- Silver Sands Outlet Mall, March 21st and 22nd, from 10am to 2pm
If you would like to donate a dress or help in another way (there are many volunteer opportunities), drop off gently used or new dresses to any of these locations by February 28, 2009 or call for more information about how you can help:
- The Walton County TDC - Michele Ray - 850.267.1216
- City of DeFuniak Springs City Hall and Fire Station - Michelle Schack - 850.892.8500
- Cottage Rental Agency at Seaside - Gina Jamison - 850.351.2043
- Coastal Bank & Trust at Miramar Beach - Ashley Vannoy - 850.269.2850
