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From the ART Scene - Honky Tonk Angels kicks off the Seaside Repertory Theatre's mainstage season March 24

Seaside Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Brook Stetler announced the beginning of the Rep’s mainstage season with Honky Tonk Angels, opening Thursday, March 24 and playing through Saturday, April 16, 2011. 

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Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays @730PM from March 24 - Saturday, April 16

at The Seaside Repertory Theatre in Seaside, Florida [MAP]

Tickets: $30; Tickets may be purchased on line at www.seasiderep.org, in person at Amavida Coffee in Seaside and Rosemary, or by calling (850) 231-0733.

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Presented by the fabulous Déjà Vu, three outstanding performers star in a show that is sure to become as beloved as last year’s Rep production of Always….Patsy Cline.  Key West and Santa Rosa Beach legend Redd Vizard, Nashville singer/songwriter Anna Garrott, and local favorite Anne Marie Carroll take the stage as  three good ol’ gals facing a crossroads in life.  At a Greyhound bus station, they decide to join forces as each heads to Nashville in search of dreams of country music stardom.  The Bodacious Bobcats Band with Billy Garrett, Jim Garrett, Dick Reinlie and Lisa Steeno, returns to the Rep stage in this musical that features the hits Stand By Your Man, 9 to 5, Coal Miner’s Daughter, and I Will Always Love You.  “You’ll have to step on your toes to keep them from tappin,” exclaimed the Asheville Times-News.

From the ART Scene - The Seaside Repertory Theatre names new management team as it winds up a successful 10th year

The Seaside Reperatory Theatre is wrapping up a very successful, sound 10th year and has implemented a new management team to forge into the coming years.

Congrats to Brook Stetler who has been named the Rep's new Artistic Director and Catherine Guin has been given the title of Managing Director.

Read more about Brook and Catherine >> HERE.

And don't miss the Rep's upcoming production of "Every Christmas Story Ever Told" opening December 16.  Written by Michael Carlton, James FitzGerald, and John K. Alvarez, Every Christmas Story Ever Told, is an ensemble production featuring The Rep’s Artistic Director Brook Stetler and actors Anne Marie Carroll and Drew Brown.  The three actors will perform every Christmas story ever told – plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop-culture, and every carol ever sung!  Full Info.

Sinfonia Wraps for the Holidays December 4 - 24 at Silver Sands in Miramar Beach!

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Starting Dec. 4, and for the fifth year in a row, Sinfonia Gulf Coast has been chosen as the recipient of Silver Sands Factory Stores' Annual Charity Gift Wrap. Located between Lacoste and Juicy Couture and directly across from Shopper Services kiosk, Sinfonia volunteers will wrap your personal or corporate holiday gifts while you wait or you can drop them off and pick them up at your convenience. The location is convenient for patrons to pull their cars up to drop and pick up their gifts.

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Mondays -Saturdays:

• December 4 - 10, noon to 6PM
• December 11 - 23, noon to 9PM

Sundays:  noon to 6PM

Christmas Eve:  10AM - 6PM

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Find some Christmas Cheer at Cafe' Thirty-A's Christmas Gala to benefit Children's Volunteer Health Network!

[what] Join Cafe 30A and Children's Volunteer Health Network, Inc. in spreading a little Christmas cheer! Black tie optional.

[when] Saturday, December 11, 2010 from 7PM-11PM

[where]  Cafe' Thirty-A in Seagrove Beach [MAP]

[tickets]  $50/per person.  Purchase tickets online at www.cvhnkids.org or by calling the CVHN office at 850-622-3200.  $65/per person at the door.

[contact] 850-622-3200

Christmas cheer and charity are coming to Grand Boulevard at Sandestin in December

Get into the Christmas spirit at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin [MAP] at these upcoming events.  Questions?  850-654-5929

Photo with Santa
Saturday December 4, 11 & 18
2-3PM at Learning Express Toys
3-4PM at Pretty Please Children's Boutique (both in Grand Boulevard)
Cost: Free

Pet Photos with Santa
to benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge
Saturday, December 4 from noon - 3PM at Orvis Company in Grand Boulevard
Cost: $5 (all proceeds to Alaqua Animal Refuge)

12 Days of Christmas Trees Contest for Charity
Friday December 10 - 21
A Christams tree decorating contest among local non-profit organizations to win cash just in time for the holidays.  View and vote for your favorite tree until 7PM daily through December 17 and through 1PM on December 18.  Winners will be announced December 18 @2PM.

Be Charitable - Ways to give in South Walton this 2010 Holiday Season

One of the best parts of the holiday season can be found in the spirit of giving and sharing with friends, family and with those in need.  There are many ways to give in South Walton.  Make a difference for a family in need this year.  We will be updating this page throughout this holiday season so please check back in!

SWFD's Third Annual Elf Ride

The South Walton Fire District is hosting the 3rd Annual Elf Ride on Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 1PM.  Decorate your bike, wear your Santa or Elf hat for a good cause!  Participants are encouraged to please bring an unwrapped toy for the ANGEL TREE (see info below).  Children and parents should meet at the Seaside Post Office [MAP] and bicycle/walk to South Walton Fire District Station #2 in Watercolor (approximately 1.5 miles). Parent(s) must accompany all children!  Refreshments and a tour of the fire station and fire trucks will be available.  For more information call Diane Brown at SWFD 850-267-1298 or southwaltonelfride@yahoo.com

• When: Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
• Where: Meet in front of Seaside Post Office at 1:00 p.m.

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Angel Tree

The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) has the honor and privilege of hosting the Caring and Sharing's "Angel Tree" each year during the holiday season benefiting children from ages 1 month to 12 years who live in Walton County.

One of the best parts of the holiday season can be found in the spirit of giving and sharing with friends, family and with those in need.  There are many ways to give in South Walton.  Make a difference for a family in need this year.  We will be updating this page throughout this holiday season so please check back in!

SWFD's Third Annual Elf Ride

The South Walton Fire District is hosting the 3rd Annual Elf Ride on Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 1PM.  Decorate your bike, wear your Santa or Elf hat for a good cause!  Participants are encouraged to please bring an unwrapped toy for the ANGEL TREE (see info below).  Children and parents should meet at the Seaside Post Office [MAP] and bicycle/walk to South Walton Fire District Station #2 in Watercolor (approximately 1.5 miles). Parent(s) must accompany all children!  Refreshments and a tour of the fire station and fire trucks will be available.  For more information call Diane Brown at SWFD 850-267-1298 or southwaltonelfride@yahoo.com

• When: Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
• Where: Meet in front of Seaside Post Office at 1:00 p.m.

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Congrats to Lane Rees who was named Community Walton's 2011 Calendar Man of the Year!

(calendar image by Sheila Goode)

Congratulations to Walton county resident, business owner and community leader Lane Rees who has been chosen as Community Walton's 2011 Man of the Year!

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Calendar's are now on sale featuring all 12 nominees >> HERE!  Proceeds to benefit Community Walton.

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Be Charitable - Silver Sands Evening of Giving This Weekend to Benefit Over 25 Charities

This weekend is Silver Sands Factory Stores sixth Annual Evening of Giving event. The event will host over 25 charities with an  evening of holiday entertainment, events, sales and promotions.

Silver Sands Factory Stores in Miramar Beach [MAP]

On Sunday, November 21 from 3-8 p.m., the local community is invited to attend an evening of live entertainment and exclusive savings to benefit participating organizations and their great causes. Tickets may be purchased for $5 from all participating charities or from Shopper Services on behalf of the organizations, with all ticket proceeds benefiting the charities. Throughout the evening, ticket holders can take advantage of exclusive savings while supporting charities at various fundraising events and enjoy live entertainment.

“We have a lot of great deals and exciting events taking place this Evening of Giving,” says Traci Stokes, Marketing Director for Silver Sands. “I encourage the community to come out to kick off the holiday season, support these great organizations and beat the crowds by getting a head start on their holiday shopping.”

Mark Your Calendar! Seaside Prize Weekend honoring 2011 Seaside Prize Winner Dhiru Thadani happening January 28 - 29, 2011

The Seaside Institute will award this year’s Seaside Prize to renowned architect and urbanist, Dhiru Thadani.  The Seaside Prize is awarded annually to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to the quality and character of our communities.  The ceremony will take place as part of the Seaside Prize weekend events, which is being held on Friday, January 28th and Saturday, January 29th.

Since 1980 Thadani has practiced architecture and urbanism in Asia, Europe and North and Central America. He was born in Bombay, India, and moved to Washington, D.C. to attend the Catholic University of America from 1972-1978 where he received his undergraduate and graduate education in architecture. During his 33 years in Washington, D.C. Thadani has taught, practiced and worked to place architecture and urbanism in the public eye. Since its formation in 1993, he has been a charter member of the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) and was appointed to the board in 2005.

From 2000 to 2005, he served as chair of the CNU's Design Task Force and has undertaken and completed many initiatives. Thadani has been involved in new developments, urban retrofits, neighborhood revitalization and infill densification. For the past 20 years, he has been the lead designer for several real estate developments in first and third world countries.

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From the ART Scene - Let Sinfonia Gulf Coast pull at your "artstrings" at their Painted Violin Exhibit opening this weekend!

Sinfonia Gulf Coast will string along the creative energy of its 2010-2011 season with a special exhibit and auction from November 13, 2010 to April 30, 2011 at the west end of Grand Boulevard at Sandestin next to Chico's.

Sinfonia ArtStrings: A Painted Violin Exhibit will combine visual and performing arts to raise funds and awareness for the Emerald Coast orchestra. Twenty-six artists were presented unfinished violins to use as canvases with any art medium they chose. Their final works will be on display at many of the Sinfonia concerts during this season and at a storefront on the west end of Grand Boulevard at Sandestin.

“We are thrilled at the response for this project from local, regional, national and even several International artists. The famed Wyland has created a violin for the exhibit in addition to a Disney animator/illustrator and local celebrity-artists like Justin Gaffrey, Donna Burgess, Patrick Reynolds, Susan Lucas, Richard Arriaga, and the list goes on,” stated ArtStrings chairperson Gale Culling.

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On February 4, 2011 during Sinfonia’s Gala Event: Celebrating Five Years of Sinfonia, the works of art will be auctioned off. Winners of the violins will be honored at a special reception at the conclusion of the ArtStrings exhibit.