Youth Village-Time for our after school program again beginning August 22, 2011; 2:00-6:00pm   (Monday-Friday). Youth Village, Inc., 312 Pelham Road , Ft. Walton Beach , FL 32547 ; 986-0549; njbogar@yahoo.com; www.nelliesyouthvillage.orgWe offer: help with homework, computer assistance, Theater Workshops, Dance Workshops, Shelter House Workshops for children 10 and older, Arts and Crafts, Outdoor play, Cub House for children 5-7, nutritional snacks, Parents Night Out:  One Friday each month (6:00-9:00pm) we have movies, games, hot dogs, chips and drinks for the kids while the parent's have a night out...at no extra charge!  Free transportation from Bruner, Pryor Mary Esther and Calvary Christian Academy . Tuition: $35.00/week

An Open Adult Clay Class, is presented by Pat Basque, and is offered on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00am - Noon .  The cost is $8/Members, $12/others. 

Sculpture in clay, wheel thrown or hand building is offered on Mondays.  It is an 'Adult Clay Class', with Marcy Eady as Instructor, from  7pm - 9:30pm .  The cost is $15 for Members, $18 for others and includes the material and firing.  Call Marcy Eady at 862-0338 for specific information.

'Painting with Oil' is a great class for students who wish to learn to paint as the old masters painted, using darks and lights.  Dr. Dale Gauvin offers this unique approach to the study of oils.  The class meets at the Art and Design Center, 17 First Street, Ft. Walton Beach, on Wednesday Mornings, from 10-noon.  The cost is $70 per month for ADSO members/$85 for others.  For additional information call 244-1271.

Also at the Arts & Design Center , 17 First Street , Ft. Walton Beach , On the 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 'Life Drawing' w/live model, is offered from 6-9pm in the gallery. Cost is $6/members, $8/others.  For additional information call 244-1271.

Open studio every Friday 10-1 pm. Bring your own supplies, no instructor. It's a working artists studio time to share ideas and tips. Bring your lunch! fee $5/ADSO Member-$7/non-member.

The Photography Group of ADSO meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, from 7-9pm .  Each month there is a short lecture about one of the properties of photography.  The public is invited to become a member and participate.  Additional Information is available at the Arts & Design Society, 17 First Street , Ft. Walton Beach , Fl 32548, (850)244-1271, or  at www.artsdesignsociety.com.

Clay for Children on Tuesdays, ages 7-14 from 4-545pm, supplies are included. The fee is monthly $50/ADSO Member- $60/non-member.

Begginer Acrylic Painting for Children with Pat Roberts begins September 3, 10 - 12 noon . The fee monthly is $70/ADSO Member-$80/non-member. There is a one time supply fee $10

All information for these classes can be found on our website www.artsdesignsociety.org or call 850 244-1271.

Call to Artists:   Deadline Thursday, February 9, 2012 ,   53rd Annual Beaux Arts Exhibition-The Arts and Design Society is inviting all artists to submit works for the 53rd Annual Beaux Arts Exhibition, hosted by Westwood Retirement Community and sponsored by the Arts and Design Society. Registration is in the  Westwood Retirement Community Atrium,   Thursday, Feb. 9, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon . The   exhibition which runs from Friday, February 10 through Sunday, February 12 . Juror for the event is  Ar t Orr, M.F.A., Painting/Drawing, B.F.A., Studio Arts . For further information and entry form, visit www.artsdesignsociety.org or call 850-244-1271.

Call to Artists:     Deadline March 19,   "Masque," annual recycle show-The Arts and Design Society is calling all artists to participate in their upcoming March art competition, "Masque," open to all artists and all mediums. Artwork must be of recycled materials, in line with the theme of masks, hiding surprises created by re-cycled materials. Turn in work Saturday, March 17, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. , and  Monday, March 19, 9 a.m. - 12 noon . A copy of the entry form with details is posted on the website:  http://artsdesignsociety.org/.  The gallery is located at the Art Center , 14 First Street, SE , Fort Walton Beach . Phone: 244-1271.

 Call to Artists  ( deadline February 14 ) (Southeast Regional Juried Fine Arts Expo) - The Arts and Design Society is inviting artists across the Southeast to submit works for the 20th Southeast Regional Juried Fine Arts Exhibition, hosted by Northwest Florida State College, and sponsored by the Arts and Design Society. JPEG images are due by midnight February 14, for the Exhibition which runs from May 6 through June 12. Juror for the event is Julie Baroody, director of the Tallahassee Community College Fine Art Gallery and faculty member at TCC. For further information and entry form, visit www.artsdesignsociety.org or call 850-244-1271.

 Call to Artists ( deadline February 6 ) Human Palette-The Arts and Design Society is calling all artists to participate in their upcoming February art competition, "Human Palette," open to all artists and all mediums.    This exhibition features   artwork exploring a diversity in culture--for  example:  Black art, American Indian Art, Chinese Art, Japanese Art, Incan Art, etc. Turn in work Saturday, February 3; Monday, February 6. A copy of the entry form with details is available on the website:  http://artsdesignsociety.org/.  The gallery is located at the Art Center , 14 First Street, SE , Fort Walton Beach . Phone: 244-1271.

Free dance workshops for the FWBHS spring production of Hairspray  are offered every Friday  starting September 2 from 2:30-4:30 in the FWBHS Auditorium, 400 Hollywood Blvd. , Ft. Walton Beach , 32548.  The workshops and the production is open to any  high-school aged student in the community, no matter where he or she attends school.  Auditions are November 29, and the production runs  April 12-14, 2012 .  All participants are asked to wear comfortable clothing and danceable shoes—no sandals or flip-flops.  This is to learn the music and the dances, but in no way obligates a student to do the production.  For more information  call Christa Whittaker at (850) 833-3300 x1814, or  email whittakerc@mail.okaloosa.k12.fl.us.

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January 3

“Tai Chi:  Try It!” -with Anna Dyess, January 3 rd West Florida Area Health Education Center Health Services Coordinator and certified tai chi instructor .  All programs begin at 10:30 a.m. (and last about an hour) with coffee and cookies served starting at 10:00 a.m.   The library is located at 1445 Commerce Drive (behind the Post Office) in north Crestview.  Call 682-4432.

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January 5

PODUNK PANDEMONIUM-Join Act4Murder every Friday night in January at Angler's Beachside Grill, located at 1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy on Okaloosa Island .  Enjoy a delicious buffet and HUNDREDS of laughs for the following:  Jan 6 - PODUNK PANDEMONIUM, Jan 13 - PEACE, LOVE... AND MURDER, Jan 20 - DECKED OUT FOR DEATH, and Jan 27 - MURDER ON THE REBOUND. $30 a person for the dinner and show.  Seating begins at 6:30 , show at 7:00 .  Warm up for the night with half priced appetizers from 3 - 6, and $1 off drinks from 3 - 7. Call Angler's at 850.796.0260 for reservations.  Additional details at    www.act4murder.com.  _____________________________________________________________________________________

January 6

Blizzard-Opening reception for "Blizzard," the Arts and Design Society's gallery show, scheduled for January 6, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. , will highlight snow and winter weather. The show will run through January 25.  Gallery hours are 12 noon-4 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. , Saturday. Admission is free and open to the public. The Arts and Design Society is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to bring the visual arts to the Emerald Coast . The gallery is located at 17 First Street, SE , Fort Walton Beach . For more information, call 850-244-1271 or visit the Website at www.artsdesignsociety.org.

District One Thespian Festival-Jan 6 & 7. FRIDAY & SATURDAY. Mainstage, Sprint Theatre, Music Wing. MATTIE KELLY ARTS CENTER AT NWFSC NICEVILLE. Delores Merrill, House Manager.  850-729-6065   or   merrilld@nwfsc.edu. FOR ALL TICKETED EVENTS: Mainstage Box Office 729-6000, M-F 10AM-4PM . ONLINE TICKET SALES:  www.mattiekellyartscenter.org

“Hometown History Saturdays-The City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park and Cultural Center (HPCC) announces the start of “Hometown History Saturdays.” On the first Saturday of each month visitors who can show a valid drivers license with a Fort Walton Beach address will receive admission at a reduced rate of $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for children.   The museums of HPCC include the Indian Temple Mound Museum which is open on Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:30pm; the Camp Walton Schoolhouse and the Garnier Post Office Museums which are open on Saturdays from 1:00-3:00pm.  This reduced admission is paid at the Indian Temple Mound Museum and will allow entrance to all three museums.  The reduced rate will not apply to educational programs taking place on Saturdays.   Heritage Park and Cultural Center is located at 139 SE Miracle Strip Parkway and is open 6 days a week.  For current hours or additional information please contact museum staff at 850.833.9595.  www.fwb.org

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January 7

Touch a Piece of History-January 7 – Oldtime Saturday, “Touch a Piece of History”. For more information go to: www.heritagemuseum.com

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January 13

TIM ZIMMERMAN AND THE KING'S BRASS- will be appearing in concert  at First Arts    Concert Series of First United Methodist Church on Friday, January 13, 2012 at 7:30 PM .  The group has been showcased  on the series before and are big favorites with the local audience.  Following the concert an Afterglow will be hosted at Magnolia Grill.    Plan to join the artists there.  Tickets for the event are $15 adults and $8 students in advance by accessing the website  www.firstartsconcerts.org  or at the following ticket sale outlets: Destin ~Pavlic’s Unique Florist, Destin City Market~Kitchenique, Niceville~ Bayou Books , in FWB ~Playground Music, PS Gifts, and in the church office.  First United Methodist Church is located at 103 First Street, SE in ( Fort Walton Beach .     For further information on the concert, visit   www.firstartsconcerts.org   or call 863-2436.

PEACE, LOVE... AND MURDER-Join Act4Murder every Friday night in January at Angler's Beachside Grill, located at 1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy on Okaloosa Island .  Enjoy a delicious buffet and HUNDREDS of laughs for the following:  Jan 6 - PODUNK PANDEMONIUM, Jan 13 - PEACE, LOVE... AND MURDER, Jan 20 - DECKED OUT FOR DEATH, and Jan 27 - MURDER ON THE REBOUND. $30 a person for the dinner and show.  Seating begins at 6:30 , show at 7:00 .  Warm up for the night with half priced appetizers from 3 - 6, and $1 off drinks from 3 - 7. Call Angler's at 850.796.0260 for reservations.  Additional details at    www.act4murder.com.

Art Gallery opening-Jan 13. FRIDAY. . 6PM --7:15 PM. Information: 850-729-6044.  Free Admission. MATTIE KELLY ARTS CENTER AT NWFSC NICEVILLE. Delores Merrill, House Manager. 850-729-6065   or   merrilld@nwfsc.edu. FOR ALL TICKETED EVENTS: Mainstage Box Office 729-6000, M-F 10AM-4PM . ONLINE TICKET SALES:  www.mattiekellyartscenter.org

Tribute to Elvis-Jan 13. FRIDAY. Chris McDonald’s  .  7:30 PM. Mainstage. MATTIE KELLY ARTS CENTER AT NWFSC NICEVILLE. Delores Merrill, House Manager. 850-729-6065   or   merrilld@nwfsc.edu. FOR ALL TICKETED EVENTS: Mainstage Box Office 729-6000, M-F 10AM-4PM .ONLINE TICKET SALES:  www.mattiekellyartscenter.org

Touch a Piece of History-January 13 – Home School Friday, “Touch a Piece of History” For more information go to: www.heritagemuseum.com

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January 14

NWFL Ballet New Year’s Resolution 10K, 5K Run and Walk and 1K Kiddie Dash-January 14 @ 9:00 am; Fort Walton Beach Landing; 10K, 5K run and Walk - $20 before Dec 30, $25 after Dec 30. Children 8-12 - $10 before Dec 30, $15 after Dec 30 1K Kiddie Dash - $5 for children under 8. Register online at www.Active.com or pick up a registration form at the NFB office.

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January 15

4th Annual Wine & Hors d'oeuvres Reception- at the Magnolia Grill in Fort Walton Beach will be on Sunday, January 15, 2012 from 2pm-4pm. Individual tickets are $15.00 or 2 tickets for $25 and are available at the door. 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. There will be live entertainment and drawings for chances to win tickets to multiple local events. There will also be an OAA member information table. For more information, please contact Amy at abaty@okaloosaarts.org

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January 18

 Blast- Jan 18. WEDNESDAY. .  Broadway. 7:30 PM. Mainstage. MATTIE KELLY ARTS CENTER AT NWFSC NICEVILLE. Delores Merrill, House Manager.  850-729-6065   or   merrilld@nwfsc.edu. FOR ALL TICKETED EVENTS: Mainstage Box Office 729-6000, M-F 10AM-4PM .ONLINE TICKET SALES:  www.mattiekellyartscenter.org

History Sandwiched-In-January 18 – History Sandwiched-In (Tony Menillo) For more information go to: www.heritagemuseum.com

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January 20

Treasures of the Panhandle: Journey Through West Florida -January 20th, 6:00pm : Expand Your Horizons Speaker Series - Dr Brian Rucker will speak on his newest book  Treasures of the Panhandle: Journey Through West Florida Dr Rucker is a professor of history at UWF and Pensacola State College, Lecture will be followed by a book signing. Free and open to the public. Lecture takes place inside the   Indian   Temple   Mound   Museum

DECKED OUT FOR DEATH-Join Act4Murder every Friday night in January at Angler's Beachside Grill, located at 1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy on Okaloosa Island .  Enjoy a delicious buffet and HUNDREDS of laughs for the following:  Jan 6 - PODUNK PANDEMONIUM, Jan 13 - PEACE, LOVE... AND MURDER, Jan 20 - DECKED OUT FOR DEATH, and Jan 27 - MURDER ON THE REBOUND. $30 a person for the dinner and show.  Seating begins at 6:30 , show at 7:00 .  Warm up for the night with half priced appetizers from 3 - 6, and $1 off drinks from 3 - 7. Call Angler's at 850.796.0260 for reservations.  Additional details at    www.act4murder.com.

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January 21

The DePue Brothers-Jan 21. SATURDAY. Emerald Coast Concert Assoc. presents  The DePue Brothers, Bluegrass ,classical & rock violinists. Mainstage. 7:30 PM . MATTIE KELLY ARTS CENTER AT NWFSC NICEVILLE. Delores Merrill, House Manager. 850-729-6065   or   merrilld@nwfsc.edu. FOR ALL TICKETED EVENTS: Mainstage Box Office 729-6000, M-F 10AM-4PM . ONLINE TICKET SALES:  www.mattiekellyartscenter.org

Open auditions- for boys and girls ages 11-17 to become guest panelists on INSIGHT, a lively, insightful television show discussing today’s issues with a youthful slant and also for our upcoming Youth Village documentary on bullying (rehearsals and taping will take place during the summer of 2012).   All auditions will take place on Saturday January 21, 2012 from 1:00pm-5:00pm at Youth Village , 312 Pelham Road (off Beal Parkway ) in Ft. Walton Beach .   Please bring a 1-2 minute monologue of your choosing…age appropriate please.  For scheduling and more information contact Valerie Bogar: valerie0187@yahoo.com or Nellie Bogar:  njbogar@yahoo.com.  For more information on INSIGHT check out: www.insighttelevision.org  PLEASE NOTE:  These are volunteer positions only...but it looks great on your resumes, though!

 

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January 25

ADSO Luncheon-Diana Yum-Bucher, multiple-award-winning artist, will be featured speaker at the Arts & Design Society's Luncheon on Wednesday, January 25, 11:30 a.m. Yum-Bucher's varied accomplishments range from designing costumes for Hawaiian holiday pageants, to fiber art, to her current richly-intricate bead work jewelry art, all of which have won awards. Yum-Bucher, a Pensacola resident, will present her talk at the Art Center Gallery, 17 First Street , Fort Walton Beach . The Luncheon will begin at 11:30 .  Cost of the luncheon is $12. Reservations must be made no later than Monday, January 23.  Please send reservations request to: adsoluncheon@yahoo.com or call Marcy at 585-4967.

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January 27

MURDER ON THE REBOUND-Join Act4Murder every Friday night in January at Angler's Beachside Grill, located at 1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy on Okaloosa Island .  Enjoy a delicious buffet and HUNDREDS of laughs for the following:  Jan 6 - PODUNK PANDEMONIUM, Jan 13 - PEACE, LOVE... AND MURDER, Jan 20 - DECKED OUT FOR DEATH, and Jan 27 - MURDER ON THE REBOUND. $30 a person for the dinner and show.  Seating begins at 6:30 , show at 7:00 .  Warm up for the night with half priced appetizers from 3 - 6, and $1 off drinks from 3 - 7. Call Angler's at 850.796.0260 for reservations.  Additional details at    www.act4murder.com.

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January 28

Damn Yankees-Jan 28. SATURDAY.  . Broadway. 7:30 PM. Mainstage.MATTIE KELLY ARTS CENTER AT NWFSC NICEVILLE. Delores Merrill, House Manager.  850-729-6065   or   merrilld@nwfsc.edu. FOR ALL TICKETED EVENTS: Mainstage Box Office 729-6000, M-F 10AM-4PM .ONLINE TICKET SALES:  www.mattiekellyartscenter.org 

Green Earth Living Craft Class Series-January 28 th, 10:00am-12:00pm. Learn how to make a crocheted rug from recycled materials with Jean Lucas. Class costs $25 for the public, and $20 for Friends of the Museum Members. Advanced registration is required, 10 person maximum per class. Please call museum at 850-833-9595 or email  hpcc@fwb.org  to sign up for the class

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January 29

Great Night of Methodist Singing-Jan 29. SUNDAY.  . 6 PM --8 PM. Mainstage. Free Admission. MATTIE KELLY ARTS CENTER AT NWFSC NICEVILLE. Delores Merrill, House Manager. 850-729-6065   or   merrilld@nwfsc.edu. FOR ALL TICKETED EVENTS: Mainstage Box Office 729-6000, M-F 10AM-4PM . ONLINE TICKET SALES:  www.mattiekellyartscenter.org