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

Clay & Pottery Open Studio- Come in and have fun working with clay, hand building or wheel throwing. Beginners welcome. Materials and firing included. Instruction if needed. Mon/Wed 9 -12 AM—$12/$8mem, Pat Basque, Mon 7 – 9:30PM—$60monthly/$48mem. Marcy Eady 

Clay for Children - Tuesday 4— 5:45 The children will learn how to work with clay using with coils, slabs, some wheel work on. Ages 7—14 All supplies included. Marcy Eady, Inst Tuition: $60 monthly/$50 ADSO member,www.marcyeady.com

Open Studio- Fridays 10-1pm, Bring in your paintings or other project you are working on and work with other artists, whether it is a painting or a different medium. Cost: $7/$5 member

Oil Painting / Dale Gauvin- Wednesday 10 - noon; Learn to paint as the old masters painted, with the lights and darks. Focus is on Still life and portraiture. Cost $85 per month /$70 members http://dalesgallery.com/gallery/index.htm

Photography Group-3rd Wednesday of month 7-9 PM in gallery. The group's mission is to encourage fellowship and to provide a place where photographers may discuss and exhibit their work. Attendance is Free.

Life Drawing - 1st & 3rd Thursday 6— 9 PM Hone your drawing skills with the human figure. Bring your pencils & paper. No instruction Cost: $8/$6 member

Beginner’s Acrylic painting - Saturday  10 am – Noon; a beginner's acrylic painting class. Tuition: $80 plus $10 material fee / $70 per month, plus fee for members All materials supplied.

Registration and Refund Policy for all workshops and classes: You are not registered until ADSO receives payment of 50% of tuition. To register or for more information call 244-1271. Visit www.ArtsDesignSociety.org to learn more about the Art Center. All information for these classes can be found on our website www.artsdesignsociety.org or call 850 244-1271.

Window Gallery Display:     Month of May, 2012-To showcase the work of  local artists, the Arts and Design Society presents month-long exhibits in their studio windows, facing First Street , Fort Walton Beach . In May, the work of Larry Griffin will be on display for easy viewing. Additional information about these works is available in the Art Center office. While the window art is available for viewing 24/7, office and gallery hours are 12 noon-4 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, and  the gallery, which is free to the public, is open also from  1 p.m. - 4 p.m. , Saturday. The Art Center is located at 17 First Street, SE , Fort Walton Beach . For more information, call 850-244-1271.

EXHIBITIONS, RECEPTIONS:

"Flower Power" Gallery Show:   April 17-May 12Opening reception for the Arts and Design Society's "Flower Power," an exhibition featuring ...flowers!  is scheduled for April 20, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The show will run through May 12.  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 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.

Opening "Let the Music Play!" Reception and Gallery Show:   May 15-June 9 (Reception,   Friday, May 18)Opening reception for the Arts and Design Society's "Let the Music Play!," an exhibition of art with references to music, is scheduled for Friday, May 18, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The show will run through June 9.  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 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.

CALLS TO ARTISTS:

Call to artists:   Deadline May 14,   Let the Music Play!The Arts and Design Society is calling all artists to participate in their upcoming art competition, "Let the Music Play," open to all artists and all media. All works should have  reference to music! Turn in work Saturday, May 12; Monday, May 14. 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

 

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April 17-May 12

Opening "Flower Power" Reception and Gallery Show:   Show: April 17-May 12 (Reception,    April 20)-Opening reception for "Flower Power," an art show celebrating flowers in a variety of media, is scheduled for April 20, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The show will run through May 12.  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 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.

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May 1

SHOW CHOIR  SOUNDSATIONS-  IN CONCERT.- May 1. TUESDAY.    7:30 PM. Mainstage. $15 & $10 (18 and under). FOR ALL TICKETED EVENTS:  BOX OFFICE at 850-729-6000 or   www.mattiekellyartscenter.org INFORMATION:     Delores    merrilld@nwfsc.edu  or 850-729-6065.

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May 3

Concerts in the Park -Neil Diamond Tribute Performance-Presented by Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation; May 3 – Neil Diamond Tribute Performance; The Village Green – 4323 Commons Drive West , Destin 7:00 PM – Admission $8/per adult, $15 per couple, kids under 12 free. Bring your chair and picnic or purchase dinner prepared on site. One restaurant each week (Carrabba’s, Jim ‘n Nicks Bar-B-Que or Outback Steakhouse)

Sinfonia Wine Dinner- Sinfonia Gulf Coast continues its sixth season of bravo! with an exclusive wine dinner courtesy of Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar located in Grand Boulevard . On Thursday, May 3, savor the flavors of Chef Innocent Utomi as he orchestrates a culinary feast for this special wine dinner. Menu items will be expertly paired with handpicked selections from the restaurant’s Icon wine list featuring the vineyards of Kistler, 46 Diamonds and Renwood. Tickets are $85 per person and include all food, wine and gratuities.  The evening begins at 6pm.   Tickets are available online or by calling the Sinfonia box office at the number below. For a complete listing of all bravo! events, dates, times, ticket prices and availability, or to learn more about bravo! member benefits, please visit   www.SinfoniaGulftCoast.org  or call (850) 269-7129.                                                          

 

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May 5

Hometown History Saturdays-Every first Saturday of the month at the Heritage Park & Cultural Center, Indian Temple Mound Museum, 139 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548. Visitors who can show a driver’s 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 (open Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:30pm ); the Camp Walton Schoolhouse and the Garnier Post Office Museums (open 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.  In conjunction with this program, Friends of the Museums, Inc. will have a drawing to award an honorary Friends membership each month.  Friends of the Museums provide financial and volunteer commitment in support of programming and operations at HPCC.  Benefits of membership include advanced invitations to programs and activities, museum store discounts and reduced museum admission rates.  Contact:  Gail Lynn Meyer, Museum Manager  (850) 833-9595

"Garden Muse in Concrete" Workshop,-  Saturday, May 5, Artist Hanna Joensuu will  present the workshop, "Garden Muse in Concrete" on Saturday, May 5, 10:00 AM - 1:00 -PM at The Arts and Design Society Art Center , to beginners and experienced alike. Participants will create two garden masks and learn to mix, cure, and mold concrete, taking home their masks and molds used in class. Cost is $35/ADSO members; $40/non-members. Supply cost: $10. Those interested should check the Website   http://artsdesignsociety.org, or call 850-244-1271 for details on what to bring. The Art Center is located at 17 First Street, SE , FWB.

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May 6

Emerald Coast Concert Assoc. General Membership Meeting- on May 6, 2012 at 5 p.m. at the Yacht Club in FWB.

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May 7 & 8

Mary Anna Evans-May 7. MONDAY. Collegiate High School Visiting Author Program,  Mary Anna Evans. 9 AM- 11 AM . Sprint Theatre. FOR ALL TICKETED EVENTS:  BOX OFFICE at 850-729-6000 or   www.mattiekellyartscenter.org INFORMATION:     Delores    merrilld@nwfsc.edu  or 850-729-6065.

Beginning Acrylic Painting Workshop, -  May 7 & 8 Loretta Menendian, whose work is shown in a number of galleries, will teach a two-day class in Beginning Acrylic Painting on May 7 & 8, at the Arts and Designs Society's (ADSO) Art Center, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost for the 2-day course is $225. Students provide their own materials; a list will be available at the ADSO office. Students will take home several completed pictures and learn to search the Internet for reasonably-priced supplies. For further information,   visit the ADSO website at   www.artsdesignsociety.org , or call 850-244-1271 during office hours, Tuesday-Friday 12 noon-4 p.m.   The Art Center is located at 17 First Street, SE , Fort Walton Beach .

 

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May 10

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN-May 10. THURSDAY.  . Broadway Series. 7:30 PM .    Mainstage Theatre. $45. Group discounts available. FOR ALL TICKETED EVENTS:  BOX OFFICE at 850-729-6000 or   www.mattiekellyartscenter.org INFORMATION:     Delores    merrilld@nwfsc.edu  or 850-729-6065.

Concerts in the Park- The Blues Brothers-Presented by Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation; May 10 – The Blues Brothers; The Village Green – 4323 Commons Drive West , Destin at 7:00 PM – Admission $8/per adult, $15 per couple, kids under 12 free. Bring your chair and picnic or purchase dinner prepared on site. One restaurant each week (Carrabba’s, Jim ‘n Nicks Bar-B-Que or Outback Steakhouse)

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May 11

 FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS AUDITIONS- May 11. FRIDAY. Information: 850-729-5382. or   www.mattiekellyartscenter.org

RED LEG THE DREADED, PIRATE OF THE GULF-Join Act4Murder in May!  Act4Murder will be performing at Angler's Beachside Grill, located at 1030 Miracle Strip Parkway on Okaloosa Island ( Fort Walton Beach ) on May 11 for RED LEG THE DREADED, PIRATE OF THE GULF (What happens when a local pirate decides to face off with BILLY BOWLEGS?) Enjoy a delicious buffet and HUNDREDS of laughs for $35 a person, plus tax and tip.  Call Angler's at 850.796.0260 for reservations - seating begins at 6:30 , dinner/show at 7:00 .  Additional details at    www.act4murder.com.

 

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May 12

Family Fun Arts Fest-Come spend a free day at the beautiful Henderson Beach State Park for the 5 th Annual Family Fun Arts Fest on Saturday, May 12 th from 10am to 5pm . You can finish your Mother's Day shopping with our many arts and crafts vendors, get something to eat & drink while enjoying performances by local artists like Act4Murder, have fun doing multiple free family activities, and bid on fantastic silent auction items like a 3 day/2 night stay at the Ramada Inn. Also, all OAA Okaloosa School Poster Contest entries will be on display and winners will be announced at the Fest. OAA Okaloosa School Poster Contest entries will be accepted through April 30 th.

The 5 th annual Family Fun Arts Fest is being hosted by the Okaloosa Arts Alliance (OAA) in conjunction with the Friends of the Emerald Coast State Parks, however, it would not be possible without the generous grant from Boeing. The Festival and Park are free and open to the public all day, with parking available in the Park. All proceeds benefit the Okaloosa Arts Alliance. For more information on the Family Fun Arts Fest or the OAA Okaloosa Schools Poster Contest, please contact Amy at abaty@okaloosaarts.org.

Mother’s Day Tea-May 12 – Go to www.heritage-museum.org for more information.

JUNIOR ORCHESTRA CONCERT-May 12. SATURDAY.  11 AM.   Tyler Recital Hall.  Free. www.mattiekellyartscenter.org

BEBOPPED AT THE SOCK HOP -Join Act4Murder as they raise funds for a worthy cause in May!  Act4Murder will be appearing at the Fort Walton Beach United Methodist Church 's Fellowship Hall, located at 103 First Street in FWB, on May 12, performing BEBOPPED AT THE SOCK HOP (A deadly night full of TWISTS and TURNS). Enjoy a delicious 3-course meal and HUNDREDS of laughs for $30 a person.  Call 850.243.9292 for tickets - seating begins at 6:30 , dinner/show at 7:00 .  Visit   www.act4murder.com  for additional details.  Costumes desired, not required.

 

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May 14 & 15

Advanced Florals (Acrylic) Workshop,   May 14 & 15-Loretta Menendian, whose work is shown in a number of galleries, will teach a two-day class in Advanced Florals (in acrylics) on May 14 & 15, at the Arts and Designs Society's (ADSO) Art Center, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost for the 2-day course is $225. Students provide their own materials; a list will be available at the ADSO office. Students will take home completed pictures  of six different florals. For further information,   visit the ADSO website at   www.artsdesignsociety.org , or call 850-244-1271 during office hours, Tuesday-Friday 12 noon-4 p.m.   The Art Center is located at 17 First Street, SE , Fort Walton Beach .

 

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May 15- June 9

Opening "Let the Music Play" Reception and Gallery Show:   Show: May 15-June 9 (Reception,    May 18)-Opening reception for "Let the Music Play," an exhibition of art with a music theme, is scheduled for May 18, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The show will run through June 9.  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 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.

NWFBallet Academy Review-May 15. TUESDAY. 9 AM-11:30 AM . Mainstage. Information: 850-664-7787. or   www.mattiekellyartscenter.org

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May 16

Triple Threat Dance Company in Recital.May16. WEDNESDAY. 5:30 PM. Information: Contact company. www.mattiekellyartscenter.org

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May 17

Concerts in the Park-Emerald County Line-Presented by Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation on May 17 – Emerald County Line at The Village Green – 4323 Commons Drive West , Destin at 7:00 PM – Admission $8/per adult, $15 per couple, kids under 12 free. Bring your chair and picnic or purchase dinner prepared on site. One restaurant each week (Carrabba’s, Jim ‘n Nicks Bar-B-Que or Outback Steakhouse)

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May 19

BALLET CONSERVATORY RECITAL-.May 19. SATURDAY. Time TBA. Information: Contact company. www.mattiekellyartscenter.org

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May 20

YOUTH ORCHESTRA CONCERT- May 20. SUNDAY,3 PM. Mainstage Theatre.  Donations at the door.   www.mattiekellyartscenter.org

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May 21 & 22

Beginning Drawing Workshop,   May 21 & 22Loretta Menendian is scheduled to teach a two-day class in Beginning Drawing on May 21 & 22, at the Arts and Designs Society's (ADSO) Art Center , from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost for the 2-day course is $225. Students will learn such basics as perspective and shading, using conté crayons and pencil. Students provide their own materials; a list will be available at the ADSO office. For further information,   visit the ADSO website at   www.artsdesignsociety.org , or call 850-244-1271 during office hours, Tuesday-Friday 12 noon-4 p.m.   The Art Center is located at 17 First Street, SE , Fort Walton Beach .

Niceville H.S. Band Concert-May 22. TUESDAY. 7 PM. Mainstage. Donations at the door. Information: Contact Band Director. www.mattiekellyartscenter.org

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May 23

ADSO Luncheon:     May 23, 2012- Leigh Peacock, mixed media artist, will be the featured speaker at the Arts & Design Society's Luncheon on Wednesday, May 23. Peacock, who has a MFA from Georgia University , has also studied and shown her work abroad. She describes her work as concerned with the theme of memory, using fragments of clothing, found objects, and archival paper to express this theme. Peacock 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, May 21.  Please send reservations request to: adsoluncheon@yahoo.com or call Marcy at 585-4967.

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May 24

Concerts in the Park-Mike Veal Band-Presented by Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation on May 24 – Mike Veal Band at The Village Green – 4323 Commons Drive West , Destin at 7:00 PM – Admission $8/per adult, $15 per couple, kids under 12 free. Bring your chair and picnic or purchase dinner prepared on site. One restaurant each week (Carrabba’s, Jim ‘n Nicks Bar-B-Que or Outback Steakhouse)

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May 26

NWFBallet Spring Recital- May 26. SATURDAY7:30 PM .    Mainstage Theatre.  Information: 850-664-7787. www.mattiekellyartscenter.org

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May 31

Concerts in the Park-Emerald Gold-Presented by Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation- May 31 – Emerald Gold at The Village Green – 4323 Commons Drive West , Destin. 7:00 PM – Admission $8/per adult, $15 per couple, kids under 12 free. Bring your chair and picnic or purchase dinner prepared on site. One restaurant each week (Carrabba’s, Jim ‘n Nicks Bar-B-Que or Outback Steakhouse)