South Walton, a strand of 15 beach neighborhoods along Northwest Florida's coast, has sent along a list of cultural activities and other events on the calendar for 2012:
New Arts & Culture Offerings
Carmike Cinema is currently building a 10-screen, 1,What are some new guccicaps coming out in 2009?800-seat movie theater at Grand Boulevard in the Sandestin neighborhood of South Walton. The new state-of-the-art theater is projected to open July 4, 2012, just in time for the line-up of summer blockbusters. Montecito 10 will also feature two special auditoriums: BIGD, which boasts a 60-foot-wide, three-story screen, and Ovation Club, an intimate 60-person theater that will offer a full food menu, beer and wine.
For years, musicians and music lovers have flocked to South Walton to take part in its thriving performing arts scene. On July 4, 2011, Tommy Jackson opened the First Note Music Hall in Santa Rosa Beach. Jackson developed First Note with the inspiration of a shuffling iPod; as many as eight artists take the stage each night, giving listeners a variety of music to enjoy in an intimate setting.
Each year, the South Walton Tourist Development Council (TDC) selects an artist to represent the destination and its thriving arts community. Allison Craft, South Walton's new 2012 Artist of the Year, crafts beautiful leather and pearl jewelry that perfectly represents South Walton—a strand of cherished beach neighborhoods connected like pearls along Northwest Florida's coast. While Allison's work can be found in shops throughout South Walton and the southeast, 30A Studio at Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse in Grayton Beach is home to her as well as three photographers. To see more of Allison Craft's work online, visit www.AllisonCraftDesigns.com.
In conjunction with the annual 30A Songwriters Festival, taking place January 13-15, 2012, South Walton will unveil a custom song inspired by the destination. Co-written and recorded by Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles, “This is the Place” showcases the many memories that are made along the destination's sugar-white sand and turquoise waters.
Additional family events
South Walton will welcome the inaugural ANNIKA & Friends Event to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, May 12-13, 2012. All proceeds from the event, which includes a wine-tasting reception, dinner party, Mother's Day Breakfast, and a golf clinic led by the legendary Annika Sorenstam, will go to the ANNIKA Foundation,The reliable Aquatimer leatherhandbags. which teaches children the importance of living a healthy and active lifestyle.
The star-studded ANNIKA & Friends Event will also feature country music star Darius Rucker, who will perform a headline concert May 13. Rucker, lead singer of Hootie and the Blowfish, has enjoyed a very successful career as a solo artist since his debut album, “Learn to Live,” was released in 2008. General admission concert tickets are available for purchase at www.AnnikaandFriends.com.
Silver Sands Factory Stores is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2012 with a host of exciting events and giveaways all year long. During the Big Winter Sale January 13-16, shoppers who redeem $200 in same-day receipts will receive a $20 Silver Sands gift card, while supplies last.
Silver Sands has also partnered with Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, which is offering a free night with the purchase of two, valid through February 29, 2012. The first 20 people to book this free night offer from Sandestin will also win a Silver Sands VIP shopping bag filled with exclusive discounts and more. To book this deal, visitors must call (866) 91-BEACH using code FREE3, and mention VIP Shopping Bag for a chance to win.The cheapchaneljewellery offered by our store are made following the original technology .
Silver Sands will also host a Charity Fashion Show at Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH this spring. The event is free and open to the public,Offering a huge selection of shoppingbagfactory online store. and will include raffles, exhilarating music, the latest fashions and much more. VIP seating is available for a $20 donation to the charity of your choice. Shoppers can also present same-day receipts at the event and Silver Sands will donate 2 percent of sales to participating charities.
Dining Options
While food trucks aren't a brand new addition to South Walton, they are increasingly popular throughout the destination's beach neighborhoods. Award-winning chef Derryck Adams recently opened Derryck's Pastries, a delightful concession stand located across from Van R. Butler Elementary School on Scenic Highway 30A in Dune Allen. The menu changes daily and features handmade pastries and fresh gourmet sandwiches. Adams, originally from Sri Lanka, has worked at five-star restaurants around the world and has been honored internationally for his sugar, chocolate and petit fours creations. Derryck's Pastries is open every day except Saturday and also offers wedding cake services.
Foodie Dietrich is another new addition to South Walton's growing food truck scene. Chef and owner Jamie Dietrich travels throughout South Walton, serving gourmet sandwiches and classic Southern favorites like shrimp and grits. An Alabama native, Dietrich uses only the freshest, high-quality ingredients and draws culinary inspiration from her Southern and Gulf Coast roots.
Seaside's The Meltdown on 30A offers several unique grilled cheese concoctions, including a goat cheese, prosciutto, arugula and tomato sandwich and a mozzarella, tomato and basil option, in addition to traditional favorites like the classic American grilled cheese sandwich and fresh tomato soup.
Seaside is also home to Wild Bill's Beach Dogs, which serves some of the healthiest hot dogs available. All of their dogs are grass-fed and contain no nitrites, nitrates, hormones or antibiotics. Wild Bill's also offers made-from-scratch chili, secret sauces and more.
The new Jin Jin 98 restaurant in Miramar Beach features a unique blend of Chinese, Japanese and Thai dishes. The owner, Li Wei, offers a variety of Asian dishes,,discountcoachhandbags full lines of this brand you can find at our store, including carefully prepared sushi, Thai Mango chicken or shrimp, red and yellow curry, Peking duck and much more.
Starting this spring, V Seagrove will begin offering special cooking classes with the restaurant's talented chefs. The classes will be held Saturdays at 1 p.m. in V's show kitchen and will have seating for only 12 aspiring chefs. Attendees will learn from the chefs at V Seagrove, who use only the freshest local ingredients with a special emphasis on locally sourced seafood and fresh produce.
New Arts & Culture Offerings
Carmike Cinema is currently building a 10-screen, 1,What are some new guccicaps coming out in 2009?800-seat movie theater at Grand Boulevard in the Sandestin neighborhood of South Walton. The new state-of-the-art theater is projected to open July 4, 2012, just in time for the line-up of summer blockbusters. Montecito 10 will also feature two special auditoriums: BIGD, which boasts a 60-foot-wide, three-story screen, and Ovation Club, an intimate 60-person theater that will offer a full food menu, beer and wine.
For years, musicians and music lovers have flocked to South Walton to take part in its thriving performing arts scene. On July 4, 2011, Tommy Jackson opened the First Note Music Hall in Santa Rosa Beach. Jackson developed First Note with the inspiration of a shuffling iPod; as many as eight artists take the stage each night, giving listeners a variety of music to enjoy in an intimate setting.
Each year, the South Walton Tourist Development Council (TDC) selects an artist to represent the destination and its thriving arts community. Allison Craft, South Walton's new 2012 Artist of the Year, crafts beautiful leather and pearl jewelry that perfectly represents South Walton—a strand of cherished beach neighborhoods connected like pearls along Northwest Florida's coast. While Allison's work can be found in shops throughout South Walton and the southeast, 30A Studio at Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse in Grayton Beach is home to her as well as three photographers. To see more of Allison Craft's work online, visit www.AllisonCraftDesigns.com.
In conjunction with the annual 30A Songwriters Festival, taking place January 13-15, 2012, South Walton will unveil a custom song inspired by the destination. Co-written and recorded by Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles, “This is the Place” showcases the many memories that are made along the destination's sugar-white sand and turquoise waters.
Additional family events
South Walton will welcome the inaugural ANNIKA & Friends Event to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, May 12-13, 2012. All proceeds from the event, which includes a wine-tasting reception, dinner party, Mother's Day Breakfast, and a golf clinic led by the legendary Annika Sorenstam, will go to the ANNIKA Foundation,The reliable Aquatimer leatherhandbags. which teaches children the importance of living a healthy and active lifestyle.
The star-studded ANNIKA & Friends Event will also feature country music star Darius Rucker, who will perform a headline concert May 13. Rucker, lead singer of Hootie and the Blowfish, has enjoyed a very successful career as a solo artist since his debut album, “Learn to Live,” was released in 2008. General admission concert tickets are available for purchase at www.AnnikaandFriends.com.
Silver Sands Factory Stores is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2012 with a host of exciting events and giveaways all year long. During the Big Winter Sale January 13-16, shoppers who redeem $200 in same-day receipts will receive a $20 Silver Sands gift card, while supplies last.
Silver Sands has also partnered with Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, which is offering a free night with the purchase of two, valid through February 29, 2012. The first 20 people to book this free night offer from Sandestin will also win a Silver Sands VIP shopping bag filled with exclusive discounts and more. To book this deal, visitors must call (866) 91-BEACH using code FREE3, and mention VIP Shopping Bag for a chance to win.The cheapchaneljewellery offered by our store are made following the original technology .
Silver Sands will also host a Charity Fashion Show at Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH this spring. The event is free and open to the public,Offering a huge selection of shoppingbagfactory online store. and will include raffles, exhilarating music, the latest fashions and much more. VIP seating is available for a $20 donation to the charity of your choice. Shoppers can also present same-day receipts at the event and Silver Sands will donate 2 percent of sales to participating charities.
Dining Options
While food trucks aren't a brand new addition to South Walton, they are increasingly popular throughout the destination's beach neighborhoods. Award-winning chef Derryck Adams recently opened Derryck's Pastries, a delightful concession stand located across from Van R. Butler Elementary School on Scenic Highway 30A in Dune Allen. The menu changes daily and features handmade pastries and fresh gourmet sandwiches. Adams, originally from Sri Lanka, has worked at five-star restaurants around the world and has been honored internationally for his sugar, chocolate and petit fours creations. Derryck's Pastries is open every day except Saturday and also offers wedding cake services.
Foodie Dietrich is another new addition to South Walton's growing food truck scene. Chef and owner Jamie Dietrich travels throughout South Walton, serving gourmet sandwiches and classic Southern favorites like shrimp and grits. An Alabama native, Dietrich uses only the freshest, high-quality ingredients and draws culinary inspiration from her Southern and Gulf Coast roots.
Seaside's The Meltdown on 30A offers several unique grilled cheese concoctions, including a goat cheese, prosciutto, arugula and tomato sandwich and a mozzarella, tomato and basil option, in addition to traditional favorites like the classic American grilled cheese sandwich and fresh tomato soup.
Seaside is also home to Wild Bill's Beach Dogs, which serves some of the healthiest hot dogs available. All of their dogs are grass-fed and contain no nitrites, nitrates, hormones or antibiotics. Wild Bill's also offers made-from-scratch chili, secret sauces and more.
The new Jin Jin 98 restaurant in Miramar Beach features a unique blend of Chinese, Japanese and Thai dishes. The owner, Li Wei, offers a variety of Asian dishes,,discountcoachhandbags full lines of this brand you can find at our store, including carefully prepared sushi, Thai Mango chicken or shrimp, red and yellow curry, Peking duck and much more.
Starting this spring, V Seagrove will begin offering special cooking classes with the restaurant's talented chefs. The classes will be held Saturdays at 1 p.m. in V's show kitchen and will have seating for only 12 aspiring chefs. Attendees will learn from the chefs at V Seagrove, who use only the freshest local ingredients with a special emphasis on locally sourced seafood and fresh produce.
