SOCKS Meowsterpieces Art Show

Save Our Cats and Kittens (SOCKS), a nonprofit, no-kill, free-roaming cat shelter in Fort Walton Beach, is getting ready for its first Meowsterpieces art show and competition.

The show’s theme is feline, a celebration of all things cat, from their beauty and agility to their independence and playfulness. Works will be displayed from Sept. 3-21 in the SOCKS event building, with an awards presentation and reception from 2-3:30 p.m. Sept. 21. Visit saveourcatsandkittens.com/meowsterpieces-art-show.

Sinfonia Cabaret at Seagar’s: An Evening with Alysha Umphress

Tuesday, Sept. 17 | 5:30 p.m. | Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood I Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa I Miramar Beach
Don’t miss award-winning Broadway star and television actress Alysha Umphress with Sinfonia. With impeccable vocals, magnetic storytelling and contagious charisma, Umphress captivates. Her undeniable talent has been showcased in On the Town (Tony nomination), American Idiot (Grammy Award), Smokey Joe’s Café (Chita Rivera Award), and the world premiere of Beaches (Helen Hayes nomination). Come and experience the magic of Alysha Umphress live on stage! The evening includes valet, champagne reception, multi-course dinner, wine, gratuity, and performance. Tickets from $395 per person. Purchase at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=sgc or visit SinfoniaGulfCoast.org. Proceeds benefit Sinfonia Gulf Coast and its music education and community engagement initiatives throughout NWFL.

4th Annual Burgers, Bourbon & Beer Festival

Sept. 21 | 12-3 p.m. | Destin Harbor
The 4th Annual Burgers, Bourbon, and Beer Festival is back bigger and better than ever on September 21 at the Destin Harbor! Not only will you indulge in mouth-watering burgers, sip on smooth bourbon, and enjoy ice-cold beer, but you’ll be supporting the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast.

Food Only/Under 21: $40 Includes (1) armband for unlimited food samples. General Admission: $65 Includes (1) armband for unlimited food samples and (7) tickets for alcohol samples.

VIP Ticket: $100 Includes (1) armband/lanyard for unlimited food samples and unlimited beer/bourbon samples. PLUS: Exclusive early admission (11am-12pm) to the event, VIP lounge with a private bar, BBB t-shirt, and exclusive small-batch bourbon tastings.

For tickets: https://bit.ly/2024BBBFest.

2024 International Coastal Clean Up

Join others for the 2024 International Coastal Clean Up event, Sat., Sept. 21, from 8-10 a.m. There will be clean-up contests with fun prizes, free event t-shirts and a free post clean up breakfast served at some of our favorite local restaurants.

Locations: The Surf Hut (551 Scenic Gulf Dr., Miramar Beach); June White Decker Park (1950 Scenic Hwy. 98, Destin); Henderson Beach State Park (17000 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin); The Crab Trap/James Lee Park (3500 Scenic Hwy. 98, Destin); The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island (1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach).

Complimentary breakfast will be provided at The Boardwalk, The Crab Trap and The Surf Hut clean up locations. Bring your own bucket, mesh bag, gloves and trash grabbers! Don’t forget your water bottle and sun protection! Sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdi5GSvDq5LqPViCjTHS2jPof8mqKKISUF_NTLK8NHET3O7Hg/viewform.

Toast on the Coast

Sept. 27-28 | Henderson Beach Resort
The Junior League of the Emerald Coast (JLEC) hosts its second annual Toast on the Coast Friday and Saturday, September 27-28, at Henderson Beach Resort to benefit its mission and help support their community impact projects such as the Child Clothing Project, which annually clothes 300-400 children in Okaloosa and Walton counties. Every ticket purchased will help dress a local child in need with the Child Clothing Project.

Starting at 6 p.m. Friday night, Head Chef Tyler Simmons will curate an intimate, five-course meal with wine pairings hand-selected by Sommelier, Christopher Matthew.

Main event: Saturday, 4 p.m.; 3 p.m. early VIP entry. Enjoy a variety of culinary treats, refreshing craft beers, wine, spirits and music.

Tickets: $120 for Friday VIP dinner. Main Event General Admission tickets are $50 early bird pricing; $60 beginning Sept. 1st. Tickets include free parking at Village Church and shuttle service. Upgraded VIP experience $100 per ticket early bird pricing; $110 after Sept. 1st. For tickets: toastonthecoast2024.eventbrite.com.

Lightwire Theatre’s Dino Light!

Oct. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Grand Boulevard at Sandestin
Join Destin Life Oct. 5 for Northwest Florida Ballet’s kick-off to its 2024-2025 season with Lightwire Theater’s Dino Light, 7:30 p.m., sponsored by Grand Boulevard’s Coastal Culture Art, Entertainment and Events at Grand Boulevard in North Park. Free and open to the public, this original story features a famous scientist with magic powers who brings a friendly dinosaur to life. Dino Light is brought to you by Season Production Sponsor, the Mattie Kelly Arts Center, and Season Signature Sponsors, Life Media and NFB’s Official Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Provider, NFBJS Foot & Ankle Surgeon Dr. Sonya Ahmed. Season subscriptions on sale now. Visit https://www.nfballet.org/dino-light to learn more.

The Market Shops 9th Annual Bloody Mary Festival

Oct. 12 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | The Market Shops at Sandestin
Local bars and restaurants will be serving the finest Bloodys on the Emerald Coast, made with Distillery 98 Dune Laker Vodka. Along with plenty of delicious drinks, there will also be live music by Catalyst, football, cold beer, local food from merchants, shopping and so much more! Tickets $60 in advance; $75 at the door. Tickets and information: https://themarketshops.com/bloody-mary-festival.

DCWAF 8th Annual Harvest Wine & Food Festival

Oct. 17-20 | Grand Tasting – Cerulean Park – WaterColor | Santa Rosa Beach
Step into a world of culinary delight at the Harvest Wine & Food Festival, an annual event hosted in WaterColor by the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), October 17-20. This four-day celebration features an array of exquisite wine dinners, the renowned Grand Tasting, a delightful cocktail brunch and much more. For tickets, visit dcwaf.org.

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