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DestinTeenScene.comDestinTeenScene.com
The first and only website...just for teens for the greater Destin Florida area that includes under 21 hang outs and the local music scene. Beach fun, sports, teen corner, restaurants, shopping and more for the Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island area.
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Mattie Kelly Arts CenterMattie Kelly Arts Center
Tickets for the 2009-2010 Broadway & Artist Season at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center in Niceville are now on sale! Attached is our season brochure detailing the great line-up of Broadway’s Best national touring shows coming to the center this season. 850.729.6000

 

October 2009

The Diaries of Adam and Eve
October 15th, 16th, and 17th
The Northwest Florida State College Fine and Performing Arts Division presents Mark Twain's "The Diaries of Adam and Eve" October 15-17 at 7:30pm at the Sprint Theater. 850.729.6000

Downtown FWB Art Walk
October 16th
The downtown merchants of historic Fort Walton Beach invite you the 3rd Friday of each month to "Downtown Art Walk." Visit participating stores from 4-8pm and view works from local artists, art demonstrations and live music. Complimentary beverages and hors d'oeuvres are served by most merchants. 850.244.8191

Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival
October 16th, 17th, and 18th
This annual festival promises a great time for the entire family with big-name entertainment, quality fine art, hand-crafts, exhibits, and a staggering array of food concessions. Performing on Friday night will be Chuck Wicks, Blake Shelton performs Saturday night. Billy Ray Cyrus will close out the Festival. Festival is held at the Mullet Festival Grounds, State Road 85N in Niceville. 850.729.4008

6th Annual Rootin' Tootin' Rodeo Roundup
October 17th
The 6th Annual Rottin' Tootin' Rodeo Roundup is for kids 12 and under. The $10 entry fee includes pier fee, bait, t-shirt, rods & reels, and lunch. Event is 9am-noon October 17 at Okaloosa Island Pier. 850.837.6734

Benise - Nights of Fire!
October 23rd
Spanish guitarist Roni Benise unveils his Emmy award winning electrifying multi-cultural show with a stage full of musicians and dancers. He will perform at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center, Northwest Florida State College, Niceville. 850.729.6000 850.729.6000

14th Annual Festival of the Arts
October 24th & 25th
One of Northwest Florida's premier fine art shows, over 100 juried artists from around the United States will compete for cash prizes at the 14th annual Destin Festival of the Arts at Henderson Beach State Park. There will be strolling performers, a bistro food court, continuous entertainment, and children's hands-on art activities. October 24 9am-5pm; October 25 10am-5pm. 850.650.2226 850.650.2226

November 2009

"Diagrammatic Disarray" and "In Search of Magic"
November 1 through December 6th
Dylan Collins' "Diagrammatic Disarray" and Wendy Wischer's "In Search of Magic" will be featured in art exhibits at the Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College, Niceville November 1-December 6. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm and Sunday 1-4pm. 850.729.6000 850.729.6000

The Northwest Florida Fair
November 3rd through November 8th
The premier entertainment of the year can be found at the Northwest Florida Fair. We will again feature the fabulous Reithhoffer Midway, Circus, 4-H Competition, arts exhibit, and much, much more. Tue-Fri 5-11pm, Sat 12noon-11pm, Sun 12noon-7pm. Visit us at www.nwffair.com for entertainment updates. 850.862.0211 850.862.0211

22nd Annual Thunderbird Intertribal Powwow
November 3rd through November 8th
The 22nd Annual Thunderbird Intertribal Powwow is once again being presented by Eglin Air Force Base and the Thunderbird Intertribal Council (a 501 c 3 non-profit Organization). This event will be held at the Mullet Festival Grounds in Niceville, FL on November 6 - 8, 2009. The first day of the event features Children’s Day from 9am to 2pm. All area school children are invited to participate with hands-on demonstrations by the Indian Temple Mound, Eglin Archeological, Valparaiso Heritage Museum, just to name a few. The entire event will feature Native American dancers, drummers, and craft demonstration. In the past, over 10,000 people attended this 3-day powwow. This is a wonderful event aimed at educating the local community about Native Americans and their role in the past and in modern day. The main powwow starts at 7pm on Friday and runs thru Sunday, with closing ceremonies at 4pm. Dancers from all over the country will compete Saturday night. This is an alcohol free event for the entire family with Native American vendors, dancers, food, singing, entertainment. 850.863.5311 850.863.5311

Tap Dogs
November 9th
The international sensation Tap Dogs will perform at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College November 9 at 7:30pm. Created by Olivier award-winning choreographer Dein Perry, with a construction site set, Tap Dogs is rough, tough, rocking theatrical entertainment. 850.729.6000 850.729.6000

1776
November 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th
Stage Crafters Community Theatre, Inc. presents "1776", a musical of the Declaration of Independence, at the Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium. Show times are 7:30pm for evening performances; 2pm for matinees. 850.243.1101 850.243.1101

Downtown FWB Art Walk
November 20th
The downtown merchants of historic Fort Walton Beach invite you the 3rd Friday of each month to "Downtown Art Walk." Visit participating stores from 4-8pm and view works from local artists, art demonstrations and live music. Complimentary beverages and hors d'oeuvres are served by most merchants. 850.244.8191 850.244.8191

Northwest Florida Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker"
November 21st & 22nd
The Northwest Florida Ballet will perform "The Nutcracker" at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville November 21 at 7:30pm and November 22 at 2pm. 850.664.7787 850.664.7787

Events Calendar

Annual Events for Destin, South Walton, Panama City Beach and Pensacola Beach

Januay

Senior & Snowbird Expo Destin

February

Mardi Gras Parade & Ball Destin

Annual Chili Cookoff Destin

March

Annual ABWA Coastal Classic Car Show Destin

Harborwalk Marina Destin Cobia Tournament Destin

April

Emerald Coast Volleyball Week Destin

Musical Echoes Native American Festival Destin

St. Mary's Spring Fling Destin

Old Spanish Trail Festival Destin

May

Annual Beach Kite Festival Destin

Blessing of the Fleet Destin

Emerald Coast Boat Show Destin

Picnic with the Pops Destin

Tourism Week Destin

June

Billy Bowlegs Priate Festival Destin

Kids' Day at the Landing Destin

Mattie Kelly Summer Concert Series Destin

Wylands Poker Run Destin

July

4th of July Fireworks Celebration Destin

July 4th Duathlon Destin

August

King Mackerel Tournament Destin

Emerald Coast Boat Week & Poker Run Destin

Greek Festival Destin

September

Dong Daze Destin

Round the Island Race Destin

October Destin

Destin Fishing Rodeo Destin

Destin Seafood Festival Destin

Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival Destin

Festa Italiana Destin

November

Pinfish Tournament Destin

The Nutcracker Destin

Thunderbird Annual Pow-Wow Destin

Holiday Lights at the Zoo Destin

December

Holiday on the Harbor Destin

Holiday Parades Destin

Christmas Boat Parade Destin

Sounds of the Season Concert Destin

Holiday Doggy Fashion Show Destin

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