Monday, January 23, 2012

February Events and Activities in Franklin County





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   St. George Island To Host Snowbird Day February 7
 Winter visitors to St George Island can look forward to some special treatment this month when the Island hosts its third SGI Snowbird Day on Tuesday, February 7, 2012.
 
Events will include a raffle "run" to the local businesses, lighthouse climb, state park entry and hike,  bridge walk, bingo, a visit to the new Estuarine Nature Center, and dinner with a cash bar.

Register at several St. George Island vacation rental companies. Click here to learn more. 
 


SGI Home Tour Feb. 4
The St. George Island Tour of Homes will be held Feb. 3-4, 2012. The event is sponsored by the St. George Lighthouse Association. Tickets cost $15 in advance and $20 on Feb. 4. Sales will be limited to 200 tickets.

A reception and discussion on island-style interior decorating and external landscaping will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Feb. 3. The actual tour itself will be on Feb. 4.  Click here to learn more. 

Upcoming Events
Feb 22-26 My Nobel Destiny
March 2 Dell Suggs
March 3 Mayhaws
March 10 Sarah Mac Band
 
Visit saltyflorida.com for a complete list of events and activities in the area.
February Means Culture, Food & Fun
on the Coast
Valentine’s Day is coming and maybe you're thinking of red roses and chocolates? This year, take a trip to the coast and do something different! February's offerings bring us a gourmet dining event, theatre and music performances, a heritage festival and even a Mardi Gras party! To see all upcoming events, click here.
 
Where to Stay?  
Love is in the air this month as hotels and vacation rental companies turn up the heat on romance.  With more than 200 historic inns, award-winning restaurants and romantic beach  vacation rental homes, it’s hard not to be seduced. Click here for a complete list.

Chef Sampler Feb. 12
Join us for the dining experience
of the year at the 16th Annual Forgotten Coast Chef's Sampler Sunday, February, 12th. The Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce hosts this annual event that features chefs from all over the Forgotten Coast preparing
their most creative dishes at the historic Fort Coombs Armory located on 4th Street and Avenue D in Apalachicola.  Tickets are $50.  Click here for details.
 

9th Annual African American History Festival Feb. 17-19
This two day festival showcases African American History, Art, and Culture in Apalachicola. Saturday begins with the festival parade at 10 am followed by the official opening ceremonies.There will be live entertainment throughout the two day event. For more information, click here.
 
 There will be other events and exhibits in February to commemorate Black History Month. To see all the events planned for February, click here.


 Join in on the Mardi Gras Fun Feb. 3-4 in Apalachicola to benefit the Franklin County Habitat for Humanity. There will be a pet parade (with bead throws!) authentic cajun cuisine and a concert featuring Brian Bowen on Friday Feb. 3. On Saturday, don't miss the Grand Ball! Click here for details.
 
MUSIC & THEATRE
 Dixie Theatre
Upcoming Productions
Feb. 1-5 Bob Milne, a ragtime/boogie-woogie pianist
Feb. 10 Jerry Lee Lewis Tribute with Todd Williams Band
Feb. 11 The Old Folkie Ken Sizemore
Feb. 17-19 Gabriel Russo, Frank Sinatra Tribute
Feb. 22-26 My Nobel Destiny Inspiration look at Marie Curie

Click here for all upcoming Dixie Theatre productions and performances.
 
Illse Newell Concerts
 Feb. 19 -Carla Connors, Soprano and Timothy Hoekman, Piano 
Click here for all upcoming Ilse Newell concerts.
 
  
 

 


 
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