Final "Coffee with the Conductor" of the Season this Friday Sinfonia Gulf Coast's Maestro Demetrius Fuller is hosting the final "Coffee with the Conductor" for the season tomorrow, Friday, March 19 at 10AM at the Cafe' at Barnes and Noble in Destin. Come and hear about the 2010's season's Gala Event featuring Pink Martini. Questions? 850-269-7129.
7th Annual Purple Passion Gala & Auction to benefit Shelter House this Saturday at Sandestin Show your support of Shelter House Domestic Violence Center this Saturday, March 20 from 7-11PM at the Linkside Center at Sandestin [MAP] at the 7th Annual Purple Passion Gala & Auction. For the past 15 years, Shelter House has been supporting victims of domestic violence along the Emerald Coast by providing services and shelter while promoting prevention through education and advocacy. In addition to dinner and dancing, local favorite Jones & Company will perform music and there will be a silent and live auction. Tickets are $75 before the event and may be purchased online at www.shelterhousenwfl.org. Prices will be $100 at the door. Questions? 850-243-1201.
Do YOLO? Call for Teams on for Third Annual YOLO Board Stand Up Paddle Series starting in May! The increasing popular annual YOLO SUP Race Series is starting back up again on May 13 this year and organizers are calling all teams interested in participating. The race series consists of male and female division four-member teams along with a new Elite Co-Ed Team division (3 guys, 1 girl) of experienced paddlers competing in a series of five relay races that will take place from May to August at various area locations. (CONTINUED BELOW)
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Race paddlers vie for the champion title "2010 YOLO Board Cup Series" to be awarded after the final race in August. A new addition to the 2010 series are three 'Family Day' competitions scheduled throughout the season that allow family members to compete as teams in lighthearted, fun-filled races designed for all ages. Click >> HERE for full information, including how to enter and entry fees.
Escape To Create presents Ensembles: An Adventure in Chamber Music tomorrow and Saturday Escape to Create is pleased to welcome The Arsenal Trio – violinist Benjamin Sung, cellist Hrant Parsamian and pianist Jihye Chang – will take audiences on a musical journey on Friday and Saturday, March 19 and 20th at 7pm at the Rosemary Beach Town Hall [MAP]. This event is FREE and open to the public. From the rhythms, melodies and jazz of ragtime New Orleans to 19th century Russia, listeners will enjoy intimate, informal concerts designed to bring them closer to the music and the musicians.
Founded in 1993, Escape to Create's, based in SEASIDE, Fl, mission is to foster the creation of art that teaches and inspires by offering artists a supportive environment for creative work and to further the appreciation of the arts as an integral part of community life. Learn more on their website >> HERE. Questions? 850-534-0000 or escapetocreate@gmail.com.
► Volunteers needed for the 2010 ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival coming in May The 2010 ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival is taking place this year May 7-9 in SEASIDE, Florida and organizers are seeking volunteers to give a few hours of their time to assist at this renowned South Walton Art Event. this year. Assistance is needed with artist load-in, artist load-out, shuttle hosts, souvenir sales, information tent, artist relief, and many other areas. Email CulturalArts@embarqmail.com or call 850.622.5970 to sign up or for more information.
