Friday, December 23, 2011

The Beachcomber Daily - Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011

The new issue is out and FREE at many fine locations on the Emerald Coast, including Publix supermarkets! 30A Songwriters Festival coverage, Fourth Annual Beachcomber Music Awards ballot, Best of 2011, and much more!

Merry Christmas to everyone in Beachcomberland...

ART
Arts and Design Society Exhibits at the Fort Walton Beach Library through Dec. 31. www.artsdesignsociety.org.

Holiday Anthology at Full Circle Gallery, Fort Walton Beach, through Dec 24. www.fullcirclefwb.com.

Saramae Dalferes and Arlenne Newsome Exhibits, Coastal Branch Library, Santa Rosa Beach, through Dec. 31. (850) 267-2809. www.youseemore.com/walton.

CHRISTMAS
Twelve Nights of Lights at the Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin, 6/7/8 p.m. www.baytownewharf.com.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Lynn Chesser, Ricky Workman, Roxanne Anderson, Vladimir Jimenez, Keke Morgan, Judy Lewis, Charlie Piver, Dave Murzin, Howard Hughes, John Kellas, Adrienne Goolsby

ICE SKATING
Baytowne on Ice!, Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin, 5-10 p.m. Kids 12 and under skate one hour before opening. Just $10 for 90 minutes on the ice! Ice skate rental, $2. (850) 687-1978. www.baytownewharf.com.

LIVE MUSIC
The Red Bar, Grayton Beach. Forrest Williams Band, noon. (850) 231-1008. www.theredbar.com.

Beal Street Bottle Club, Fort Walton Beach. Mobile John. (850) 642-2221.

Cuvee Bistro, Destin. Space Junkie, 8 p.m. (850) 650-8900.

Harry T’s, HarborWalk Village. Flash Flood, 8 p.m.-midnight. (850) 654-4800.

SUNRISE
6:40 a.m.

SUNSET
4:51 p.m.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

The Beachcomber Daily - Friday, Dec. 23, 2011

The new issue is out and FREE at many fine locations on the Emerald Coast, including Publix supermarkets! 30A Songwriters Festival coverage, Fourth Annual Beachcomber Music Awards ballot, Best of 2011, and much more!

ART
Arts and Design Society Exhibits at the Fort Walton Beach Library through Dec. 31. www.artsdesignsociety.org.

Holiday Anthology at Full Circle Gallery, Fort Walton Beach, through Dec 24. www.fullcirclefwb.com.

Saramae Dalferes and Arlenne Newsome Exhibits, Coastal Branch Library, Santa Rosa Beach, through Dec. 31. (850) 267-2809. www.youseemore.com/walton.

CHRISTMAS
Twelve Nights of Lights at the Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin, 6/7/8 p.m. www.baytownewharf.com.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Kim Ulrich, Matt Titus, Patrick Rosser, Theresa Omohundro, Kevin Boyle, Kathy Lynn, George Kane, Justin Britt, Jeff McCall, Candie Mitchell

HAPPY HOUR
Hog’s Breath Saloon, Destin, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (850) 837-5991. www.hogsbreath.com.

John Wehner’s Village Door, Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin, 8:30 p.m. www.TheVillageDoor.com.

Poppy’s Time Out Sports Bar, Destin Commons, 5-7 p.m. FREE appetizer buffet at the bar. (850) 424-7172.

ICE SKATING
Baytowne on Ice!, Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin, 5-10 p.m. Kids 12 and under skate one hour before opening. Just $10 for 90 minutes on the ice! Ice skate rental, $2. (850) 687-1978. www.baytownewharf.com.

LIVE MUSIC
AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar, Destin. Black Eyed Blonde, 9 p.m. (850) 837-1913. www.ajsdestin.com.

Hog’s Breath Saloon, Destin. Jim Couch, 5-9 p.m.; Wes Heath & the Whiskey Band,  9 p.m.-1 a.m. (850) 837-5991. www.hogsbreath.com.

John Wehner’s Village Door, Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin, The Dream Band, 9 p.m. www.TheVillageDoor.com.

The Red Bar, Grayton Beach. The Red Bar Jazz Band, 6 p.m. (850) 231-1008. www.theredbar.com.

Seagar’s, Hilton Sandestin Beach. Ray Hitchell, 6-9 p.m. (850) 622-1500. www.seagarsdestin.com.

Beal Street Bottle Club, Fort Walton Beach. Mobile John. (850) 642-2221.

Compass Rose, Valparaiso. Coconut Radio, 6 p.m. (850) 389-2125.

Cuvee Bistro, Destin. Space Junkie, 8 p.m. (850) 650-8900.

Harry T’s, HarborWalk Village. Flash Flood, 8 p.m.-midnight. (850) 654-4800.

La Botana, Seagrove Beach. Chris Alvarado, 7 p.m.

Nightown, Destin. The Helvetica Effect. (850) 837-7625.

Tuscany Italian Bistro, Destin. David Seering, 6:30 p.m. (850) 650-2451.

MOVIES
Cameron Crowe’s “We Bought a Zoo” opens. With Matt Damon.

SUNRISE
6:40 a.m.

SUNSET
4:50 p.m.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

The Beachcomber Daily - Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011

The new issue is out and FREE at many fine locations on the Emerald Coast, including Publix supermarkets!

ART
Saramae Dalferes and Arlenne Newsome Exhibits, Coastal Branch Library, Santa Rosa Beach, through Dec. 31. (850) 267-2809. www.youseemore.com/walton.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Susan Tonovitz, Tim Wheeler, Nikki Johnson, Marrisa Battle, Becky Brodbine, Beth Sanderson, Karen Sommers, LaRue Allegretto, Ashley Sukalski

HAPPY HOUR
Hog’s Breath Saloon, Destin, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (850) 837-5991. www.hogsbreath.com.

John Wehner’s Village Door, Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin, 8:30 p.m. www.TheVillageDoor.com.

Poppy’s Time Out Sports Bar, Destin Commons, 5-7 p.m. FREE appetizer buffet at the bar. (850) 424-7172.

ICE SKATING
Baytowne on Ice!, Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin, 5-9 p.m. Kids 12 and under skate one hour before opening. Just $10 for 90 minutes on the ice! Ice skate rental, $2. (850) 687-1978. www.baytownewharf.com.

LADIES NIGHT
Louis Louis, Santa Rosa Beach, 5 p.m.-close. (850) 267-1500.

LIVE MUSIC
Hog’s Breath Saloon, Destin. TBD, 7-11 p.m. (850) 837-5991. www.hogsbreathdestin.com.

The Red Bar, Grayton Beach. The Red Bar Jazz Band, 6 p.m. (850) 231-1008. www.theredbar.com.

Sally’s Backside, Blue Mountain Beach. Redd’s Big Christmas Show, 7-9 p.m. (850) 267-2016. www.reddsings.com.

Seagar’s, Hilton Sandestin Beach. Ray Hitchell, 7-9 p.m. (850) 622-1500. www.seagarsdestin.com.

Beal Street Bottle Club, Fort Walton Beach. SpeakTuMe Poetry feat. Niger Hoffman. (850) 642-2221.

The Boathouse Oyster Bar, Destin. Rusty Hammerstrom, 6:30 p.m. (850) 837-3645.

Cuvee Bistro, Destin. Space Junkie, 8 p.m. (850) 650-8900.

Harry T’s, HarborWalk Village. Flash Flood Duo, 7-11 p.m. (850) 654-4800.

La Botana, Seagrove Beach. Chris Alvarado, 7-10 p.m. (850) 231-0716.

Pandora’s, Grayton Beach. Steenos w/Franko “Washboard” Jackson, 8 p.m.-midnight. (850) 231-4102.

Tuscany Italian Bistro, Destin. David Seering, 6:30 p.m. (850) 650-2451.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

The Beachcomber Daily - Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011

***The nominees for the 4th Beachcomber Music Awards will be announced LIVE at the Shed BBQ, Destin, at 4 p.m. Don’t miss!!!***

ART
Saramae Dalferes and Arlenne Newsome Exhibits, Coastal Branch Library, Santa Rosa Beach, through Dec. 31. (850) 267-2809. www.youseemore.com/walton.

CHRISTMAS
Twelve Nights of Lights at the Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin, 6, 7 and 8 p.m. A festive light show set to music. www.baytownewharf.com.

EATS
AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar, Destin. Country Fried Steak Wednesday “just like Sandy would make it...two sides.” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (850) 837-1913. www.ajsdestin.com.

La Famiglia Italian Ristorante, Destin. $2 wine and 20 percent off liquor all day. (850) 424-5795. www.lafamigliadestin.com.

Marie’s Bistro, Blue Mountain Beach. Lunch 11-2, dishes start at $8. Dinner, 5 p.m., dishes start at $12. (850) 278-6856. www.mariesbistro.com.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Jamie Kirk, Debi Jacobs, Judy Roane, Martin West II, Sean O’Beirne, Michael McElvy, Debbie Howard, Corey Herbert, Annie Palacios, Ann Jones, Brendan Hough, Carol Wolowsky, Chris Morris, Andrea Soltis

HAPPY HOUR
Hog’s Breath Saloon, Destin, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (850) 837-5991. www.hogsbreath.com.

John Wehner’s Village Door, Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin, 8:30 p.m. www.TheVillageDoor.com.

Poppy’s Time Out Sports Bar, Destin Commons, 5-7 p.m. FREE appetizer buffet at the bar. (850) 424-7172.

ICE SKATING
Baytowne on Ice!, Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin, 5-9 p.m. Kids 12 and under skate one hour before opening. Just $10 for 90 minutes on the ice! Ice skate rental, $2. (850) 687-1978. www.baytownewharf.com.

LIVE MUSIC
Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin. Martha’s Trouble in the Events Plaza, 6-8 p.m. FREE! www.baytownewharf.com.

Hog’s Breath Saloon, Destin. Chris Alvarado, 7-11 p.m. (850) 837-5991. www.hogsbreath.com.

The Red Bar, Grayton Beach. The Red Bar Jazz Band, 6 p.m. (850) 231-1008. www.theredbar.com.

Seagar’s, Hilton Sandestin Beach. Ray Hitchell, 7-9 p.m. (850) 622-1500. www.seagarsdestin.com.

Beal Street Bottle Club, Fort Walton Beach. Jam night and open mic auditions. (850) 642-2221.

Christiano’s, Santa Rosa Beach. Sean Dietrich. (850) 267-2185.

Compass Rose, Valparaiso. Wayne Hall, 6 p.m. (850) 389-2125.

Cuvee Bistro, Destin. Space Junkie, 8 p.m. (850) 650-8900.

Pandora’s, Grayton Beach. Forrest Williams Band, 9 p.m.-midnight. (850) 231-4102.

Shorty’s, Grayton Beach. Andy Durand, 7-10 p.m. (850) 468-0417.

MOVIES
Ricardo Trogi’s “Canada” at Destin Library, 7 p.m. FREE screening presented by the Friends of the Destin Library. For mature audiences. (850) 837-8572.

Monday, December 19, 2011

The Beachcomber Daily - Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011

ART
Saramae Dalferes and Arlenne Newsome Exhibits, Coastal Branch Library, Santa Rosa Beach, through Dec. 31. (850) 267-2809. www.youseemore.com/walton

BOOKS - NEW RELEASES
Harold Bloom - Till I End My Song: A Gathering of Lost Poems

John Gribbin - Alone in the Universe: Why Our Planet Is Unique

W.E.B. Griffin and William E. Butterworth IV - Covert Warriors

Raymond Khoury - The Devil’s Elixir

Robert Kirkman - The Walking Dead, Volume 15: We Find Ourselves

2012 Standard Catalog of Firearms: The Collector’s Price and Reference Guide

Stuart Woods - D.C. Dead

EATS
AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar, Destin. Pork Chop Tuesday “smothered in mushroom gravy ‘n 2 sides!” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (850) 837-1913. www.ajsdestin.com.

Marie’s Bistro, Blue Mountain Beach. Lunch 11-2, dishes start at $8. Dinner, 5 p.m., dishes start at $12. (850) 278-6856. www.mariesbistro.com.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Kristie Anderson, Roger Conner, Russell Sconyers, Jennifer Miller, Demetrius Fuller, Andy Battaglia, Brittanie Lemieux-Vincent, Culley Blackstock, Andrew Davis

HAPPY HOUR
John Wehner’s Village Door, Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin, 8:30 p.m. www.TheVillageDoor.com.

Poppy’s Time Out Sports Bar, Destin Commons, 5-7 p.m. FREE appetizer buffet at the bar. (850) 424-7172.

ICE SKATING
Baytowne on Ice!, Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin, 5-9 p.m. Kids 12 and under skate one hour before opening. Just $10 for 90 minutes on the ice! Ice skate rental, $2. (850) 687-1978. www.baytownewharf.com.

LADIES NIGHT
Poppy’s Time Out Sports Bar, Destin Commons, 9 p.m.-close. Ladies drink FREE! (850) 424-7172.

LIVE MUSIC
The Boathouse Oyster Bar, Destin. Howlin Jack, 6 p.m. (850) 837-3645.

Hog’s Breath Saloon, Destin. Flash Flood Duo, 7-11 p.m. (850) 837-5991. www.hogsbreath.com/destin.

The Red Bar, Grayton Beach. The Red Bar Jazz Band, 6 p.m. (850) 231-1008. www.theredbar.com.

Sago at the Palms of Destin, Destin. Space Junkie, 6-10 s.p.m. (850) 351-0500. www.spacejunkie.net.

Sally’s Backside, Blue Mountain Beach, 7-9 p.m. (850) 267-2016. www.reddsings.com.

MOVIES - NEW DVD RELEASES
Blackthorn, Colombiana, Dolphin Tale, Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris, Straw Dogs (2011), Warrior

MUSIC - NEW RELEASES
Common - Dreamer the Believer

Philip Glass, et.al. - Glass: In the Penal Colony

Alexander O’Neal - My Gift to You (Reissue)

Maurizio Pollini, et.al. - Pollini: 20th Century (Box Set)

Young Jeezy - TM 103 Hustlerz Ambition