Share the Shelter: Musicians Band Together Against Domestic Violence and Animal Cruelty

On Sunday, July 24, five music acts will take the stage for the Share the Shelter Music Fest, an outdoor concert to raise awareness and funds for Alaqua Animal Refuge and Shelter House Domestic Violence Center.

Daphne Willis

The event, which will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., will feature live performances by Bryan Kennedy (“Life Shines – The 30A Song”), Vanguard Records recording artist Daphne Willis, local favorite Kelsey Anna, and Beachcomber Music Award winners Dread Clampitt and Heritage. All of these musicians are passionate about supporting the two local nonprofits in their missions to end domestic violence and animal abuse.

“When people come together and focus collective and creative energy, as we hope to do through the organizations, musicians and supporters of Share the Shelter, we can make social change happen,” says Michelle Sperzel, executive director of Shelter House. “Domestic violence touches the entire family, from the women we serve to the pet that shows its unconditional love.”

Laurie Hood, president and founder of Alaqua Animal Refuge, says, "Through Share the Shelter, we have found the perfect opportunity to partner with Shelter House. At the heart of both of our nonprofits, we are focused on providing a safe haven and a second chance at life. This music fest will not only provide an amazing evening of musical entertainment, but it will also help both local organizations create a strong voice against the atrocities of abuse."

The event will offer a variety of vendors, including artist and jewelry makers and specialty retailers, as well as food and beverage from 98 Bar-B-Que, Amore Pizzeria, Hawaiian Shaved Ice, the Itty Bitty Ice Cream Mini and Tacos Yʼall.

In addition, Share the Shelter will feature an open air VIP lounge that will give ticket holders exclusive access to the artists, upholstered seating in a premium location, complimentary appetizers and beverages (including offerings from Grayton Beer Co.), chair massages provided by serenity by the sea therapists, and Share the Shelter swag bags.

Sponsors for Share the Shelter Music Fest include the Seagrove Coyote and La Botana at the title level; AlliBeck Events at the platinum level; 30A.com, Dixieletricar of Destin, Graffiti's Funky Blues Shack, Silver Sands Factory Stores, the Red Bar and Think It Wear It Express at the gold level; Preston Hood Chevrolet, Proffitt PR and Smiling Fish Café at the silver level; and Grayton Beer Co. at the VIP level.

General admission tickets to Share the Shelter Music Fest are available for $20 at www.ShelterHouseNWFL.org, the Silver Sands Factory Stores information kiosk, Alaqua Animal Refuge, Shelter House, and La Botana restaurant. Tickets will be $25 on the day of the event.

Limited tickets to the VIP lounge are available in advance through the Web site or by phone for $100. Commemorative T-shirts can be purchased at the event or at www.ThinkItWearItstore.com.

ABOUT THE BENEFACTORS

Shelter House is the state-certified domestic violence shelter serving victims of domestic violence in Okaloosa and Walton counties. Services include a 24-hour hotline, crisis counseling, advocacy, outreach, primary prevention, transitional housing and confidential sheltering.

Between July 1, 2010 and May 1, 2011, Shelter House directly touched more than 3,665 lives in Okaloosa and Walton counties by providing the numerous services to abused women and children.

If you feel that a family member or intimate partner is endangering your physical or emotional safety, or if you know someone experiencing this in their home, call Shelter Houseʼs hotline at 1-800-44-ABUSE, or (850) 863-4777.

Alaqua Animal Refuge—an independent, nonprofit organization located on Floridaʼs Emerald Coast—advocates the general welfare and humane treatment of animals by providing shelter, prevention of pet overpopulation, and adoption services.

Located on 10 acres in Freeport, the refuge was formed by Walton County resident Laurie Hood in 2007 when she discovered that countless animals were being euthanized due to the lack of a no-kill shelter/adoption organization in the area.

Since then, Alaqua Animal Refuge has helped find homes for more than 6,000 animals. Currently, up to 100 animals are adopted per month from this unique rescue facility, which serves as a true refuge for more than 250 animals at any given time.

For more information, visit to AARFlorida.com or call (850) 880-6399.

Live Music Roundup for Destin - Fort Walton Beach - South Walton July 18-24

Monday, July 18

AJ’S, Destin, (850) 837-1913

MIKE AND THE MICROS, 4-8 p.m.

BLACK EYED BLONDE, 9 p.m.

ANGLER’S BEACHSIDE GRILL, Okaloosa Island, (850) 796-0260

CHRIS JACKSON, 6-10 p.m.

HAMMERHEAD’S BAR AND GRILLE, Village of Baytowne Wharf, (850) 351-1997

CHRONIC JESTER, 6 p.m.

HOG’S BREATH SALOON, Destin, (850) 837-5991

ZACK ROSICKA, 7-11 p.m.

KJ’S, Destin, (850) 837-8725

Bareass Monday with ROSHAMBO

PORTOFINO, Pensacola Beach, (850) 916-5000

BLAIR COLSON, 6-9 p.m.

THE RED BAR, Grayton Beach, (850) 231-1008

DREAD CLAMPITT, 7-10 p.m.

SCHOONERS, Panama City Beach, (850) 235-3555

HERITAGE

SEAGAR’S, Hilton Sandestin Beach, (850) 622-1500

RAY HITCHELL, 6-9 p.m.

Tuesday, July 19

AJ’S, Destin, (850) 837-1913

MIKE AND THE MICROS, 4-8 p.m.

BLACK EYED BLONDE, 9 p.m.

THE BOATHOUSE OYSTER BAR, Destin, (850) 837-3645

HOWLIN’ JACK, 6 p.m.

FISHERMAN’S WHARF, Destin, (850) 654-4766

BILL COLE, 6 p.m.

FUNKY BLUES SHACK, Destin, (850) 654-3839

Open Mic Night

HAMMERHEAD’S BAR AND GRILLE, Village of Baytowne Wharf, (850) 351-1997

CHRONIC JESTER, 6 p.m.

HOG’S BREATH SALOON, Destin, (850) 837-5991

TBA, 7-11 p.m.

JUANA’S PAGODAS, Navarre Beach, (850) 939-2130

JEFF IVANOFF, 7-11 p.m.

KJ’S, Destin, (850) 837-8725

Meet the Bartender Night

SAGO AT THE PALMS OF DESTIN, Destin, (850) 351-0500

SPACE JUNKIE, 6-10 p.m.

SALLY’S BACKSIDE, Blue Mountain Beach, (850) 267-2016

REDD (Singing Bartender), 7-9 p.m.

SCHOONERS, Panama City Beach, (850) 235-3555

HERITAGE

SEAGAR’S, Hilton Sandestin Beach, (850) 622-1500

RAY HITCHELL, 6-9 p.m.

SHORTY’S SURFSIDE, Grayton Beach, (850) 468-0417

JOLEEN & FRIENDS, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 20

AJ’S, Destin, (850) 837-1913

MIKE AND THE MICROS, 4-8 p.m.

BLACK EYED BLONDE, 9 p.m.

BEAL STREET BOTTLE CLUB, Fort Walton Beach, (850) 642-2221

Open Mic – Music, Poetry, Comedy

CUVEE BISTRO, Destin, (850) 650-8900

SPACE JUNKIE, 8 p.m.

FISH LIPZ, Fort Walton Beach, (850) 226-7123

STEVE STOKES, 6-10 p.m.

HAMMERHEAD’S BAR AND GRILLE, Village of Baytowne Wharf, (850) 351-1997

STEVE STOKES, Noon-4 p.m.

HOG’S BREATH SALOON, Destin, (850) 837-5991

BLAIR COLSON, 7-11 p.m.

JUANA’S PAGODAS, Navarre Beach, (850) 939-2130

CALYPSO NUTS, 7-11 p.m.

KJ’S, Destin, (850) 837-8725

JIM COUCH

LUCKY SNAPPER, Destin, (850) 654-0900

JIM FULLER, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

PANDORA’S, Grayton Beach, (850) 231-4102

FORREST WILLIAMS BAND, 9 p.m.-Midnight

POMPANO JOE’S, Miramar Beach, (850) 837-2224

CHUCK LAWSON, 5-8 p.m

SCHOONERS, Panama City Beach, (850) 235-3555

HERITAGE

SEAGAR’S, Hilton Sandestin Beach, (850) 622-1500

RAY HITCHELL, 6-9 p.m.

SEASIDE AMPHITHEATRE, Seaside, www.seasidefl.com

JASON ISBELL, 7-9 p.m.

SHORTY’S SURFSIDE, Grayton Beach, (850) 468-0417

ANDY DURAND, 7 p.m.

VILLAGE OF BAYTOWNE WHARF, Sandestin, www.baytownewharf.com

SIMPLIFIED, 7-9 p.m.

Thursday, July 21

AJ’S, Destin, (850) 837-1913

MIKE AND THE MICROS, 4-8 p.m.

SEVEN SHARP NINE, 9 p.m.

BEAL STREET BOTTLE CLUB, Fort Walton Beach, (850) 642-2221

Express Yourself feat. JESSE, Open Mic

THE BOATHOUSE OYSTER BAR, Destin, (850) 837-3645

RUSTY HAMMERSTROM, 7 p.m.

CUVEE BISTRO, Destin, (850) 650-8900

SPACE JUNKIE, 8 p.m.

FISHERMAN’S WHARF, Destin, (850) 654-4766

CHIP LYONS, 6 p.m.

FISH LIPZ, Fort Walton Beach, (850) 226-7123

STEVE STOKES, 6-10 p.m.

FUDPUCKER’S, Okaloosa Island, (850) 243-3833

CARIBBEAN CAMOUFLAGE

HAMMERHEAD’S BAR AND GRILLE, Village of Baytowne Wharf, (850) 351-1997

STEVE STOKES, Noon-4 p.m.

HARBORWALK VILLAGE AMPHITHEATRE, Destin, www.HarborWalk-Destin.com

FORREST WILLIAMS BAND, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

HOG’S BREATH SALOON, Destin, (850) 837-5991

JUSTIN YAWN, 6-10 p.m.

WES HEATH & THE WHISKEY BAND, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

JUANA’S PAGODAS, Navarre Beach, (850) 939-2130

STEVE HALL, 7-11 p.m.

KJ’S, Destin, (850) 837-8725

JUSTIN YAWN

LUCKY SNAPPER, Destin, (850) 654-0900

JIM FULLER, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

MARGARITAVILLE, Panama City Beach, (850) 235-7870

CHUCK LAWSON, 4:30-8:30 p.m.

PANDORA’S, Grayton Beach, (850) 231-4102

STEENOS with “WASHBOARD” JACKSON, 8 p.m.

POMPANO JOE’S, Destin, (850) 837-2224

BLAIR COLSON, 5-8 p.m.

SALLY’S BACKSIDE, Blue Mountain Beach, (850) 267-2016

REDD (Singing Bartender), 7-9 p.m.

SCHOONERS, Panama City Beach, (850) 235-3555

HERITAGE

SCULLY’S ON THE BAYOU, Cinco Bayou, (850) 864-1127

ASHLI ROSE, 5-9 p.m.

SEAGAR’S, Hilton Sandestin Beach, (850) 622-1500

RAY HITCHELL, 6-9 p.m.

SHORTY’S SURFSIDE, Grayton Beach, (850) 468-0417

DONNIE SUNDAL

TIME OUT SPORTS BAR & GRILL, Destin Commons, (850) 424-7172

CHRONIC JESTER, 6 p.m.

Friday, July 22

AJ’S, Destin, (850) 837-1913

MIKE AND THE MICROS, 4-8 p.m.

SEVEN SHARP NINE, 9 p.m.

ANGLER’S BEACHSIDE GRILL, Okaloosa Island, (850) 796-0260

CHRIS JACKSON, 6-10 p.m.

BEAL STREET BOTTLE CLUB, Fort Walton Beach, (850) 642-2221

TBD

CUVEE BISTRO, Destin, (850) 650-8900

SPACE JUNKIE, 8 p.m.

FISH LIPZ, Fort Walton Beach, (850) 226-7123

ASHLI ROSE, 6-10 p.m.

FUDPUCKER’S, Okaloosa Island, (850) 243-3833

CARIBBEAN CAMOUFLAGE

GRAND MARLIN, Pensacola Beach, (850) 677-9153

BEACH MICE

HARRY T’S, HarborWalk Village, (850) 654-4800

FLASH FLOOD, 9 p.m.

HOG’S BREATH SALOON, Destin, (850) 837-5991

JIM COUCH, 6-10 p.m.

HONEY BADGERS, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

JUANA’S PAGODAS, Navarre Beach, (850) 939-2130

THE ROWDIES, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

KJ’S, Destin, (850) 837-8725

ROSHAMBO

LA PAZ, Destin, (850) 837-2247

GINA LANE, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

LA RUMBA, Niceville, (850) 897-8226

STEVE STOKES, 5-9 p.m.

LUCKY SNAPPER, Destin, (850) 654-0900

BLAIR COLSON, 5-9 p.m.

ONE 20 A MODERN BISTRO, Niceville, (850) 729-2120

SECOND NATURE, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

POMPANO JOE’S, Destin, (850) 837-2224

GINA LANE, 3-5 p.m.

POPPY’S DANCIN’ IGUANA, HarborWalk Village, (850) 460-2350

DALENA & FRIENDS, 7-10 p.m.

SEAGAR’S, Hilton Sandestin Beach, (850) 622-1500

RAY HITCHELL, 6-10 p.m.

THE SHED BBQ & BLUES JOINT, Destin, (850) 460-2271

BRET MOSLEY, 8 p.m.

SHORTY’S SURFSIDE, Grayton Beach, (850) 468-0417

HOWLIN’ JACK, 7 p.m.

SPEAKEASY, Fort Walton Beach, (850) 315-2335

SHADES OF BLUE

THE TANK, Valparaiso, (850) 368-2781

THE HELVETICA EFFECT/SONIC CELL, 9 p.m.

WOODY’S HOG HEAVEN, Niceville, (850) 279-4914

CHRONIC JESTER, 9 p.m.

Saturday, July 23

AJ’S, Destin, (850) 837-1913

MIKE AND THE MICROS, 4-8 p.m.

SEVEN SHARP NINE, 9 p.m.

ANGLER’S BEACHSIDE GRILL, Okaloosa Island, (850) 796-0260

CHRIS JACKSON, 6-10 p.m.

BEAL STREET BOTTLE CLUB, Fort Walton Beach, (850) 642-2221

First Birthday All-Star Jam, HOMEMADESOUL feat. LAURYN

THE BOATHOUSE LANDING, Valparaiso, (850) 678-2805

TOM PATRICK, 6-10 p.m.

THE BOATHOUSE OYSTER BAR, Destin, (850) 837-3645

RUSTY HAMMERSTROM, 4-7 p.m.

CUVEE BISTRO, Destin, (850) 650-8900

SPACE JUNKIE, 8 p.m.

FISHERMAN’S WHARF, Destin, (850) 654-4766

CHRIS ALVARADO, 6 p.m.

FISH LIPZ, Fort Walton Beach, (850) 226-7123

ASHLI ROSE, 6-10 p.m.

HAMMERHEAD’S BAR AND GRILLE, Village of Baytowne Wharf, (850) 351-1997

KUNG FU GROOVE

HARBORWALK VILLAGE AMPHITHEATRE, Destin, www.HarborWalk-Destin.com

Rock the Docks – MATT MASON, 7 p.m.

HARRY T’S, HarborWalk Village, (850) 654-4800

FLASH FLOOD, 9 p.m.

HOG’S BREATH SALOON, Destin, (850) 837-5991

BLAKE GRIFFITHS, 6-10 p.m.

CADILLAC WILLY, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

JUANA’S PAGODAS, Navarre Beach, (850) 939-2130

THE ROWDIES, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

KC’S SANDBAR & GRILLE, Fort Walton Beach, (850) 244-1087

DISMYSTIC/FOR SHAME/PALOMA/SONIC CELL, 9 p.m.

KJ’S, Destin, (850) 837-8725

ROSHAMBO

LUCKY SNAPPER, Destin, (850) 654-0900

BLAIR COLSON, 5-9 p.m.

ONE 20 A MODERN BISTRO, Niceville, (850) 729-2120

SECOND NATURE with REBECCA AKERS, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

POMPANO JOE’S, Destin, (850) 837-2224

GINA LANE, 5-8 p.m.

POPPY’S DANCIN’ IGUANA, HarborWalk Village, (850) 460-2350

DALENA & FRIENDS, 7-10 p.m.

THE RED BAR, Grayton Beach, (850) 231-1008

FORREST WILLIAMS BAND, Noon-3 p.m.

SEAGAR’S, Hilton Sandestin Beach, (850) 622-1500

RAY HITCHELL, 6-10 p.m.

SCULLY’S ON THE BAYOU, Cinco Bayou, (850) 864-1127

STEVE STOKES, 6-10 p.m.

SHORTY’S SURFSIDE, Grayton Beach, (850) 468-0417

HOWLIN’ JACK, 7 p.m.

TIME OUT SPORTS BAR & GRILL, Destin Commons, (850) 424-7172

CHRONIC JESTER, 6 p.m.

Sunday, July 24

AJ’S, Destin, (850) 837-1913

CHRIS ALVARADO, 1-4 p.m.

JONES AND COMPANY, 4-8 p.m.

HERITAGE, 9 p.m.

ANGLER’S BEACHSIDE GRILL, Okaloosa Island, (850) 796-0260

CHRIS JACKSON, 6-10 p.m.

THE BOATHOUSE OYSTER BAR, Destin, (850) 837-3645

RUSTY HAMMERSTROM, 7 p.m.

FISHERMAN’S WHARF, Destin, (850) 654-4766

BRANDON & WES, 6 p.m.

FISH LIPZ, Fort Walton Beach, (850) 226-7123

ASHLI ROSE, Noon-3 p.m.

FUDPUCKER’S, Destin, (850) 654-4200

FLASH FLOOD DUO, 6 p.m.

HAMMERHEAD’S BAR AND GRILLE, Village of Baytowne Wharf, (850) 351-1997

CHRONIC JESTER, 6 p.m.

HARBORWALK VILLAGE AMPHITHEATRE, Destin, www.HarborWalk-Destin.com

Operation Inspiration, 6 p.m.

HARRY T’S, HarborWalk Village, (850) 654-4800

KYLE LAMONICA, 4-8 p.m.

HOG’S BREATH SALOON, Destin, (850) 837-5991

CHRIS ALVARADO, 7-11 p.m.

JUANA’S PAGODAS, Navarre Beach, (850) 939-2130

CALYPSO NUTS, 3-7 p.m.

KJ’S, Destin, (850) 837-8725

JUSTIN YAWN

LUCKY SNAPPER, Destin, (850) 654-0900

BEACH MICE

POMPANO JOE’S, Destin, (850) 837-2224

DONNIE SUNDAL

POPPY’S CRAZY LOBSTER, HarborWalk Village, (850) 424-6744

SOMETHING FISHY, Noon-4 and 6-11 p.m.

THE RED BAR, Grayton Beach, (850) 231-1008

DREAD CLAMPITT, Noon-3 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.

SCULLY’S ON THE BAYOU, Cinco Bayou, (850) 864-1127

LATITUDES, 4-8 p.m.

SEAGAR’S, Hilton Sandestin Beach, (850) 622-1500

RAY HITCHELL, 6-9 p.m.

SHORTY’S SURFSIDE, Grayton Beach, (850) 468-0417

ZACK ROSICKA, 7 p.m.