 St. George Island To Host Snowbird Day February 8
Winter visitors to St George Island can look forward to some special treatment this month when the Island hosts its second SGI Snowbird Day on Tuesday, February 8, 2011.
Events will include a raffle "run" to the local businesses, fishing tournament, lighthouse climb, state park entry and hike, island tour, bridge walk, bingo and more. For more information, contact the SGI Visitor Center at 850-927-7744. www.sgisnowbirds.com
African American Heritage Festival Feb 19-20, Black History Month Events Countywide Apalachicola will celebrate Black History Month with a two day festival showcasing African American History, Art, and Culture in Apalachicola on Feb. 19-20. The 8th Annual African-American Heritage Festival will highlight both local and national African-American history, food, art and culture with a parade, live entertainment, exhibits, arts and crafts, inspirational speakers, music, dance, poetry and drama. a parade, exhibits and food, music and speakers. For more information, visit www.hcola.org. There will be other events and exhibits in February to commemorate Black History Month including a Jazz Concert, exhibit of African-American quilts and an African mask-making workshop. To see all the events planned for February, click here. | February Means Culture, Food & Fun on the Coast
| 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. |
Go Paddle! St. George Island is beautiful this time of year. Make a point to get out and enjoy it. You can join the St. George Kayak Club this month on its monthly paddling trip. On February 19, the group will paddle the Dead Lakes. Learn more by calling 850-927-3259.
You can also join the Apalachicola Riverkeepers' group the 4th Saturday of most every month for a paddling trip in the Apalachicola watershed. Learn more by calling 850-653-8936.
The Apalachicola River and its system of tributaries and creeks makes the area a paddlers’ paradise and offers paddling options for everyone. Click here to see the a video of the Paddling Experience on the Apalachicola River. |
Upcoming Productions
Feb. 4 Pas de Vie Ballet presents Dance at the DIXIE. February 9-13 Bob Milne, a ragtime/boogie-woogie pianist
Feb. 16-27 KIMBERLY AKIMBO an adult comedy
March 4 Del Suggs, singer/songwriter and guitarist
March 5 Pawrdi Gras - an event for Pups and their people. March 11-12 The DIXIE Does Nashville 8
March 18 The Ned Devines, come celebrate St. Patrick in style with Irish Music March 19 - Big Daddy & Red Hot Java. March 25 - Bryan Kennedy, singer, songwriter, entertainer. March 26 - Sarah Mac Band
Illse Newell Concerts
Feb. 20 - Memories - Martha Gherardi, violin, and Bedford Watkins, piano, will take you down memory lane. March 6 -Florida State University Voice Performance Majors Performing Opera Favorites March 27 - Bay Area Choral Society Magic of Broadway II - Ilse Newell Concert Series April 10 Concert in the Park - Ilse Newell Concert Series For more information, visit Panhandle Players Present Play/Dinner Theatre
The Panhandle Players will present The Housekeeper as a Dinner Theater production at the Crooked River Grill February 4-6. Tickets and information available by calling 850-653-8200. |  Carrabelle History Museum The Carrabelle History Museum, located in the heart of the City's downtown district is a living history project. Exhibits, artifacts, pottery shards, tools, vintage yearbooks and newspapers present a snapshot of how life and business were conducted in this small fishing community at periods of time stretching back generations. The Museum is open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. or by appointment. In addition to the downtown History Museum, the Carrabelle area also features two additional museums.
Crooked River Lighthouse & Museum Carrabelle Beach (850/697-8148) The lighthouse was built in 1895 to replace the one on Dog Island destroyed in a hurricane in 1873. The fully-restored lighthouse is located two miles west of Tillie Miller Bridge in the city of Carrabelle. www.crookedriverlighthouse.org Camp Gordon Johnston Museum Carrabelle. (850/697-8575) Established in 1942 for the sole purpose of training amphibious soldiers and their support groups, this camp trained a quarter of a million men, closing in June of 1946. Located in downtown Carrabelle, the museum promotes the history of World War II. Guided tours are given on Fridays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.; and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. www.campgordonjohnston.com |
 Camp Gordon Johnston Days March 10-12 Carrabelle pays tribute to America’s veterans next month when the Camp Gordon Johnston Association hosts its annual Camp Gordon Johnston Days March 10-12, 2011. The event will feature a golf tournament, fishing tournament, parade and tours. Since the reunion’s inception in 1996, the three day event has evolved into a commemoration of all military veterans, not just those who trained at the camp during WWII. (850) 697-8575 www.campgordonjohnston.com. Eastpoint Rib Cook-off March 20
Come eat some of the area’s best BBQ ribs and chicken and support the Eastpoint Volunteer Fire Department during the Eastpoint Fire Department 7th Annual Charity Rib Cook-off March 20. Live music, car show, activities for the kids. www.apalachicolabay.org Art Walk & Wine Fest March 26
Art in all forms will be woven in and around downtown Apalachicola where artists and musicians will be showing, selling and demonstrating their talents. The festivities continue into the evening with a wine tasting at 6:00 pm. After that area chefs will prepare dishes at their restaurants pared with special wines. For more information, contact
| Heats Up March 3-5
The 29th annual St. George Island Charity Chili Cookoff fires up the burners March 3-5 to herald in what some consider the official beginning of Spring on St. George Island. The festivities begin on Thursday, March 3 with a golf tournament. On Friday, March 4 there will be an art auction preview in which bidders may register to bid on unique pieces of art and collectibles. If you love chili you can eat your fill on Saturday, March 5 as the ICS competition and official auction takes place. The SGI event is the largest regional event in the country. Visit www.sgichilicookoff.com. For island information, visit www.seestgeorgeisland.com
St. Vincent Island Open House March 26
The St. Vincent Island National Wildlife Refuge will host its annual Open House on Saturday March 26 with wildlife exhibits, nature walks, presentations and tours. Come and spend the day on beautiful St Vincent and enjoy the tours and program offered at the Open House. The event is sponsored by the Supporters of St. Vincent NWR, Inc. Visit the website at www.stvincentfriends.com for event details. St. Vincent Island is located just offshore at the western-most boundary of the Franklin-Gulf County line.
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History Festival Feb. 19-20
FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS 5
Mardigras Celebration
8 Snowbird Appreciation Day
25-26 Johnny Tillotson Concert
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