Florida Highwaymen Art Exhibit On Display in Apalachicola One Day Only, Saturday, Feb. 11
This is a rare opportunity to view a
private collection of acclaimed artwork by "Florida Highwaymen", Harold
Newton, Sam Newton, Livingston Roberts, Alfred Hair, and James
Gibson. The event is being hosted in Apalachicola as part of
H'Cola's African American History Festival
Feb. 17-19.
It is one of several events being hosted in February to celebrate Black
History Month. The Highwaymen exhibit will be on display at
Apalachicola's Center for History, Culture and Art, 86 Water Street. The
presentation and reception will be from 6-8 pm. The one day exhibit and reception is free.
"Florida Highwaymen" is the collective name given to a small group of
African American painters from Ft. Pierce, Florida, who began painting
Florida landscapes in the late 1950s. These young artists developed
their own individual techniques, creating unique depictions of Florida's
sunsets, waterscapes, marshes and inlets with raw beauty and charm.
Through the leadership and creativity of Alfred Hair, the group's
original member, the artists shunned traditional methods and painted
quick, brisk images of Florida's tropical beauty in bright colors, often
painting on wood or masonite. They producing an estimated 200,000
paintings, and sold their creations from the trunks of their cars along
Florida's east coast for as little as $20 each. Today, Florida
Highwaymen paintings are widely sought by collectors all over the
world. A group of the original Highwaymen are still active artists
painting and selling their work.
Click here to learn more.
African American History Festival Feb. 17-19
The African-American History 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. There will be other events and exhibits in February
to commemorate Black History Month. To see all the events planned for
February and throughout the spring,
click here
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Surprise your Valentine with a Weekend Getaway!
Get
away to Franklin County this weekend for a special Valentine's treat.
Can't make it this weekend? Not to worry - several lodging providers are
offering weekend specials throughout the entire month of February.
Carrabelle
St. George Island
Apalachicola
In Apalachicola, the
Gibson Inn and
Apalachicola River Inn are featuring February specials. In addition, the
Water Street Hotel
will feature a month-long Valentines' package complete with chocolate
and champagne. You can also enjoy a Theatre Package which includes
tickets to see a unique one woman play -
My Nobel Destiny - at the Historic Dixie Theatre Feb. 22-24.
Many Franklin County restaurants are also offering Valentine's specials this month. The
Fish Camp Restaurant in Carrabelle will feature a romantic Valentine's Day Dinner with entertainment. C
lick here to see all the fine restaurants throughout the county and get a jump-start on Cupid!
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Upcoming Theatre, Concerts and Music Performances
Jerry Lee Lewis Tribute Feb. 10 Dixie Theatre, Apalachicola. Piano Man todd Williams is a king of tributes and plays piano with everythign imaginable - sometimes even his fingers!
The Old Folkie at the Dixie Theatre Feb. 11 Dixie Theatre, Apalachicola.
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.
Click here to link to all of February's cultural offerings at the
Dixie Theatre and elsewhere throughout the county.
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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.
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