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:     -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.

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.

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June 2

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

Sinfonia’s second annual bravo! beat 5K run/walk- on Saturday, June 2 at 8am starting and ending at The Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin. As our region's only fully professional symphony orchestra, proceeds from the event will benefit Sinfonia's mission to provide music education initiatives and guest artists in the schools of Walton and Okaloosa Counties in addition to presenting the highest caliber live musical events in Northwest Florida . Patrons may register online at   www.active.comWhether you are a seasoned runner, walker or want to bring the entire family (strollers welcome,) you will enjoy the beautiful surroundings of The Village of Baytowne Wharf and Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort followed by a post-race celebration featuring live music, complimentary beer and food, and an awards ceremony officiated by Aimee Shaffer. Presenting sponsors for this event are The Village of Baytowne Wharf, Quality Imports and Pleat & Perry, P.A. Additional sponsorships are available and volunteers are needed. Please contact the Sinfonia office at 850) 269-7129 or visit www.SinfoniaGulftCoast.org

 

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June 4

A CONDO TO KILL FOR (PREMIER)-Join Act4Murder in June!  Beginning June 4, Act4Murder will be performing at Angler's Beachside Grill, located at 1030 Miracle Strip Parkway on Okaloosa Island ( Fort Walton Beach ) every Monday night through the summer.   Enjoy a delicious buffet and HUNDREDS of laughs for $40 a person, plus tax and tip.  Call Angler's at 850.796.0260 for reservations - seating begins at 7:30 , dinner/show at 8:00 .  Shows in June:  June 4 - A CONDO TO KILL FOR (PREMIER), June 11 BEDLAM IN CABIN B, June 18 DECKED OUT FOR DEATH, and June 25 PODUNK PANDEMONIUM.   Additional details for all shows at    www.act4murder.com.

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June 7

GOOD GRAPE HUNTING-Act4Murder will be performing at Angus Steakhouse and Restaurant, located at 1l 01 Scenic Hwy in Pensacola , on Thursday, June 7. The price is $45 for a 3-course meal and show plus tax & tip.  Call 850.432.0539 for reservations - seating begins at 6:30 , dinner/show at 7:00 .  Show:  GOOD GRAPE HUNTING.  Additional details for all shows at    www.act4murder.com.

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June 11

BEDLAM IN CABIN B-Join Act4Murder in June!  Beginning June 4, Act4Murder will be performing at Angler's Beachside Grill, located at 1030 Miracle Strip Parkway on Okaloosa Island ( Fort Walton Beach ) every Monday night through the summer.   Enjoy a delicious buffet and HUNDREDS of laughs for $40 a person, plus tax and tip.  Call Angler's at 850.796.0260 for reservations - seating begins at 7:30 , dinner/show at 8:00 .  Shows in June:  June 4 - A CONDO TO KILL FOR (PREMIER), June 11 BEDLAM IN CABIN B, June 18 DECKED OUT FOR DEATH, and June 25 PODUNK PANDEMONIUM.   Act4Murder will also be performing at Angus Steakhouse and Restaurant, located at 1l 01 Scenic Hwy in Pensacola , on Thursday, June 7. The price is $45 for a 3-course meal and show.  Call 850.432.0539 for reservations - seating begins at 6:30 , dinner/show at 7:00 .  Show:  GOOD GRAPE HUNTING.  Additional details for all shows at    www.act4murder.com. _______________________________________________________________________________

June 12

10th  Anniversary Celebration-6-8 p.m. , Tuesday, June 12th-The Crestview library will celebrate its 10 th  anniversary in our current location on Tuesday, June 12 th  from 6-8 p.m.   There will be something for everyone including those of you who love to dance!  A portable dance floor will be installed for the evening’s festivities which will include Dennis Mitchell at the keyboard with music from the 40’s to today, dance demos by David and Erika from Fred Astaire Dance Studio, music trivia and prizes, a cupcake walk, crafts for the children, a scrapbook display of library events the past ten years, and more so don’t miss it!

Opening "Artists' Choice Calendar Show" Reception and Gallery Show:   Show: June 12-July 7 (Reception,    June 15)-Opening reception for "Artists' Choice," an exhibition of art by ADSO members, with selections to be used in their 2013 calendar , is scheduled for June 15, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. artists will choose their own theme for each entry. The show will run through July 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 atwww.artsdesignsociety.org.

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June 14

Dancing with Desire- at Mattie Kelly Arts Center For more information, please call Children In Crisis at 850-864-4242

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June 18-22

DECKED OUT FOR DEATH-Join Act4Murder in June!  Beginning June 4, Act4Murder will be performing at Angler's Beachside Grill, located at 1030 Miracle Strip Parkway on Okaloosa Island ( Fort Walton Beach ) every Monday night through the summer.   Enjoy a delicious buffet and HUNDREDS of laughs for $40 a person, plus tax and tip.  Call Angler's at 850.796.0260 for reservations - seating begins at 7:30 , dinner/show at 8:00 .  Shows in June:  June 4 - A CONDO TO KILL FOR (PREMIER), June 11 BEDLAM IN CABIN B, June 18 DECKED OUT FOR DEATH, and June 25 PODUNK PANDEMONIUM.   Act4Murder will also be performing at Angus Steakhouse and Restaurant, located at 1l 01 Scenic Hwy in Pensacola , on Thursday, June 7. The price is $45 for a 3-course meal and show.  Call 850.432.0539 for reservations - seating begins at 6:30 , dinner/show at 7:00 .  Show:  GOOD GRAPE HUNTING.  Additional details for all shows at    www.act4murder.com.

Kids' Summer Fine Art Camp,-  June 18-22The Arts and Design Society again offers the opportunity for children to participate in creating visual arts  in its summer "Kids' Fine Art Camp." Classes begin on Monday with the ancient skills of clay artistry and feature a different medium each day, including drawing, painting, and printmaking. Each week ends with an art show and reception for the families, during the second half of Friday's class. There are 4 sessions of the camp, organized by age groups. Session 1: Ages 6 - 8, June 18th - 22nd, 9:30 - 11:30AM ; Session 2: Ages 9 - 13, June 18th - 22nd, 1:00 - 3:00 PM ; Session 3: Ages 6 - 11, July 16th - 20th, 9:30 - 11:30AM ; Session 4: Ages 6 - 11, July 16th - 20th, 1:00 - 3:00 PM . The cost for each of the week-long sessions is $60 per child ($50 for the children of ADSO members). Pre-registration is required by Friday, June 15,for June Sessions and Friday, July 13, for July Sessions. Classes will be at the ADSO Art Center , 17 First Street, SE , FWB. For further information or to register, call 244-1271, or visit   www.artsdesignsociety.org .

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June 25

PODUNK PANDEMONIUM-Join Act4Murder in June!  Beginning June 4, Act4Murder will be performing at Angler's Beachside Grill, located at 1030 Miracle Strip Parkway on Okaloosa Island ( Fort Walton Beach ) every Monday night through the summer.   Enjoy a delicious buffet and HUNDREDS of laughs for $40 a person, plus tax and tip.  Call Angler's at 850.796.0260 for reservations - seating begins at 7:30 , dinner/show at 8:00 .  Shows in June:  June 4 - A CONDO TO KILL FOR (PREMIER), June 11 BEDLAM IN CABIN B, June 18 DECKED OUT FOR DEATH, and June 25 PODUNK PANDEMONIUM.   Act4Murder will also be performing at Angus Steakhouse and Restaurant, located at 1l 01 Scenic Hwy in Pensacola , on Thursday, June 7. The price is $45 for a 3-course meal and show.  Call 850.432.0539 for reservations - seating begins at 6:30 , dinner/show at 7:00 .  Show:  GOOD GRAPE HUNTING.  Additional details for all shows at    www.act4murder.com.