Thursday, December 1, 2011

First Ever SGI Home Tour Planned for February 2012


Franklin County Tourist Development Council
1-866-914-2068 (toll free), 1-850/653-8678 (Fran Edwards)
P.O. Box 819, Apalachicola, FL 32329 
 
First Ever SGI Home Tour Planned for February 2012
 
If you’ve ever wanted to glimpse inside some of the magnificent beach homes on St. George Island, this spring you’ll get your chance. The first-ever St. George Island Tour of Homes will be held Feb. 3-4, 2012. Sponsored by the St. George Lighthouse Association, Inc, the two day event will feature lectures and tours. Tickets cost $15 in advance and $20 the day of the event.
 
 “We have a great selection of homes from the Plantation to the East End and from the beachfront to the bay,” said Dany Ray, event co-chairperson.  “We have modern and traditional beach-front homes, bay-front homes and historic homes.  This is the first and best chance for people to get a total view of the island lifestyle from inside some of our best and most interesting homes.”
 
Tickets are available at the Apalachicola Chamber of Commerce, 122 Commerce St, Apalachicola; Gardens, Inc., 149 Commerce St., Apalachicola;  St. George Lighthouse Museum and the Visitor Center, St. George Island; and by telephone at   (850) 927-7744 or toll-free at (888) 927-7744
 
The St. George Lighthouse Association is a not-for-profit Florida corporation organized to preserve, maintain and promote the Cape St. George lighthouse, which was restored on 2008 after collapsing in 2005.  SLGA also built a replica of the original lighthouse keeper’s house which is now a museum and gift shop.  SLGA continues to raise funds for the on-going maintenance of the light, the keeper’s house and St. George Lighthouse Park.
 
 
Franklin County January Events
Jan –Feb. –Carrabelle History Museum exhibit of “The Last Voyage of the S.S. Tarpon” The Carrabelle History Museum is located at 106 Avenue B, S.E. (850) 524-1153. Open Friday- Saturday, 10am-4pm, or by appointment
Jan. 6-8 – Dixie Theatre, Apalachicola. Florida Girls | In the tradition of Lily Tomlin, Nancy Hasty brings her one-woman show with 15 hilarious true-to-life characters to the Forgotten Coast of Florida.
Jan. 8 – Ilse Newell Concert Series – Trinity Church, Apalachicola. Adam Kossler, Guitar - Back by popular demand, Adam Kossler is a doctoral candidate at FSU and award-winning classical guitarist. Concert 4 p.m.
Jan. 13 – 14 - The Second Annual Oyster Cook-Off, Apalachicola. Friday evening event will be a preview of the oyster-related silent auction items, along with a sampling of the Apalachicola Bay's tasty bivalves. Cook-off on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m.; contestants are encouraged to enter with their favorite recipe. All forms of oysters will be available to taste: raw, steamed and fried. Other food items and refreshments will be available for purchase also. The day's activities will include live music and dancing performances.
Jan. 13-15 – Dixie Theatre, Apalachicola Margo Anderson’s Tribute to Patsy Cline - Fri, Sat 8 PM, Sun 3 PM | Accompanied by her talented Country Gold Band, Margo's clear, powerful voice will captivate you as will her warm, sensitive interpretation of Patsy's down-home wit and timeless songs.
Jan. 20-22 – Dixie Theatre, Apalachicola Pas de Vie Ballet - show times to be determined | Tallahassee’s premiere ballet company returns to the Dixie after a fabulous standing ovation performance in 2011, it will take your breath away.
Jan. 29 Ilse Newell Concert Series – Trinity Church, Apalachicola. David Kalhous, Piano
Visiting FSU Professor, David Kalhous has appeared as soloist with international orchestras worldwide. Concert 4 p.m.
Jan. 27-29 – Dixie Theatre, Apalachicola.  ELVIS & Friends do the DIXIE | The Todd Allen Show - Fri, Sat 8 PM, Sun 3 PM | Spectacular tribute artist Todd Alan Herendeen & his Follow That Dream Band have become one of the Dixie Theatre’s most popular shows…Elvis is joined by Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison among others.
January – Crooked River Lighthouse, Carrabelle. Looking for a unique New Year’s Fitness Resolution? Who needs a step machine when you've got a lighthouse? Join the Carrabelle Lighthouse Association this month and your $15 annual membership buys you a weekly cardio work out with a big reward at the top! www.crookedriverlighthouse.org
 
February Events
Feb. 1-5 – Dixie Theatre, Apalachicola.  Bob Milne Ragtime Piano - show times to be determined | The top ragtime/boogie-woogie pianist today, Bob delights audiences with his piano-playing pyrotechnics and his infectious enthusiasm for the music and the history behind the music. At the Dixie for his 13th year!
Feb. 3-4 - St. George Island Tour of Homes 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. sponsored by the St. George Lighthouse Association, Inc. Tickets cost $15 in advance and $20 on Feb. 4.
Feb. 7 – St. George Island Snowbird Day, sponsored by the St. George Island Business Association. The county's winter visitors are invited to spend the day on St. George Island. If you consider yourself a visitor to the area, you're welcome to participate!  Events will include a raffle "run" to the local businesses, fishing tournament, lighthouse climb, state park entry and hike, island tour, bridge walk, bingo, a visit to the new Estuarine Nature Center, and dinner with a cash bar. Register at any St. George Island vacation rental company.
Feb. 10 - Dixie Theatre, Apalachicola Jerry Lee Lewis Tribute with The Todd Williams Band | Piano Man Todd Williams is a king of tributes and plays the piano with everything imaginable, occasionally he plays with his fingers!
Feb. 11 - Dixie Theatre, Apalachicola The Old Folkie - Ken Sizemore | Back for his 19th appearance at the Dixie, Ken Sizemore sings all your favorite folk tunes from the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s as well as some finely crafted originals.
Feb. 12 - Annual Forgotten Coast Chefs Sampler, Apalachicola. 6:00-9:00 pm. Chefs from all over the Forgotten Coast will prepare their most creative dishes.
Feb. 17-19 – Dixie Theatre, Apalachicola Gabriel Russo - Fri, Sat 8 PM, Sun 3 PM | Summerwind - an intimate evening with Frank Sinatra, starring Gabriel Russo
Feb. 22-26 - Dixie Theatre, Apalachicola My Nobel Destiny | Written & performed by Beth Blair, this inspirational look at the life of Nobel Prize recipient Marie Curie takes us on the journey of her fascinating life, love and scientific achievements.
Feb. 18-19 – H’Cola African American History Festival, Apalachicola. HCOLA African American History Festival Two - day festival in Apalachicola showcasing African American History, Art, and Culture. Features parade, exhibits, music, entertainment, food and inspiration.
Feb. 19 - – Ilse Newell Concert Series – Trinity Church, Apalachicola. - Carla Connors, Soprano and Timothy Hoekman, Piano Acclaimed young soprano Carla Connors is hailed as  the best young soprano of the decade. Professor Hoekman is an international performer and composer. Concert 4 p.m.
 
Visit Saltyflorida.com for a complete calendar of events for the area.




 

 

Franklin County Tourist Development Council • Post Office Box 819 • Apalachicola, Florida 32329
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