Monday, February 1, 2016

February Events and Activities in Franklin County

Mardi Gras Ball Feb. 6
Join in on the Franklin County Mardi Gras Festivities onFebruary 6 as the Franklin County Habitat for Humanity hosts its annual Mardi Gras benefit celebration in Apalachicola. The group will host a Mardi Gras Dinner and Ball onSaturday, Feb. 6 beginning at 5:30 pm. The event will take place at the newly renovated Fort Coombs Armory in Apalachicola.Click here for details
Mardi Gras Barkus Parade Feb. 6
The Mystic Krewe of Salty Barkers will host a Mardi Gras Barkus Parade on Feb. 6 in Apalachicola. The theme for this year is Woofstock. Dogs dressed as hippies, flower pooches, the Grateful Dogs - with their people in similar garb. An after party with authentic Cajun food, refreshments, games, a picture booth, live music and dancing. Come immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes promised by this fun event. All proceeds go to the Apalachicola City Dog Park and the Franklin County Humane Society. Click here for details.
Forgotten Coast Chef Sampler Feb. 28
The Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce will host the 20th Annual Forgotten Coast Chefs Sampler on Sunday, February 28, 2016, from 6-9 pm.  Chefs from all over the Forgotten Coast will prepare their most creative dishes at the historic Fort Coombs Armory located on 4th Street and Avenue D in Apalachicola.  Sample an array from our area restaurants. Tickets are $60. Click here for details.
Snowbird Appreciation DayFebruary 9
This annual event is sponsored by the St. George Island Business Association to benefit winter visitors in the area to enjoy an evening out on St. George Island.   This year Snowbird Day consists of happy hour, dinner and live music.
 Click here for details. 
Apalachicola School of Art Features Folk Exhibit beginning in February
The Apalachicola Center for
History, Culture and Art will host a private collection of folk art by noted artists including Charlie Lucas, Richard Burnside, James Harold Jennings and Reverend Benjamin Franklin "B.F" Perkins. The exhibit will run February 4 through April 2. There will be an exhibit reception on Feb. 13 from6-8 p.m. at the Center located downtown Apalachicola. Click here for details
Enter To Win A Camping Getaway
The  Franklin County Tourist Development Council (FCTDC) launched a Coastal Camping Getaway recently that is open to current TDC newsletter subscribers as well as new subscribers. Winners of this getaway will enjoy either a week's stay at a beachfront campground or a weekend stay in one of the campground's exclusive luxury cabins. Click here to sign up or learn more. 
St. George Island Home Tour Feb. 13
The St. George Island Tour of Homes will be held Feb. 13, 2016. The tour features distinctive homes from beach to bay. The event is sponsored by the St. George Lighthouse Association.  A kick-off event will be held onFriday, February 12 from 6-8 pmat the St. George Island Fire Station on Pine Street.  Click here to learn more.  
Apalachicola School of Art Hosts Charlie Hunter Art Class Feb. 19-21
Charlie Hunter's distinctive plein air work techniques will be highlighted during a three day art workshop in Apalachicola Feb. 19-21.  Click here to learn more.
Museum Work Exhibit
The Apalachicola Municipal Library and the Historic Apalachicola Foundation are hosting a traveling Smithsonian exhibit throughMarch 12. The exhibit, entitled "The Way We Worked", explores how work became such a central element in American culture, by tracing the many changes that affected the workforce and the work environment over the past 150 years. The exhibit is on display at the Apalachicola Museum of Art located at 96 5th Street, Apalachicola. Click for details. 
Panhandle Players Perform Dixie Swim Club
The Panhandle Players will presentDixie Swim Club Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 pmSunday, Feb. 14 at 3 pm at the Eastpoint Fire House. Tickets $15 each. Click here for details.
African American History Festival 
Februry 19-21
H’COLA’s 13th Annual African-American History Festival will be held Feb. 19-21, 2016. This event is a celebration of African-American history, life, music and culture. This outdoor, family-oriented event is filled with varied artists and entertainers, children’s activities, arts, history, education, health & wellness and more.  There will be live entertainment throughout the two day event. Admission is always free. The event is held in Apalachicola at Franklin Square 6th Street between Avenues L&M. Click here for details.
InConcert Series Promotes Classical and Jazz Fare
The 2016 
InConcert Series Warms Winter Chill with Classical and Jazz concerts in Apalachicola and Carrabelle. 
Classic Concerts ScheduleClassic Concerts Held in Apalachicola's Trinity Episcopal Church on Sundays at 4pm.
February 14 - David Kalhous
February 21 - Longineau Parsons
February 28 - Alessandra Feris
March 6th     Read Gainsford - Pianist
March 13th   Spring Concert - Bay Area Choral Society
Jazz Concerts Schedule Jazz Concerts Held in Carrabelle's Rio Carrabelle on Fridays at 8pm.
February 5 - Boyce Griffith Sextet 
February 12
 - Tyler Tolles
Quartet

February 19 
Samuel Winternheimer
February 26 - 
Brandon Robertson
Dixie Theatre Performances 
In addition to an exciting 2016 performance schedule, the Dixie Theatre in Historic Apalachicola unveils a new original theatre production entitled "Oystertown" in February. Oystertown combines storytelling, music and historic archival footage to celebrate and examine the history of this hidden hamlet on the Forgotten Coast of Florida. Click here for details.
Dixie February Performance Schedule
Spencer Bohren
 February 6, 2016  3-5 PM and 8-10PM (ET) 
34 West Theater: Groovy Kinda Love  
February 13, 2016 
3-5 PM and 8-10PM (ET) 
Oystertown: Musical Comedy 

February 20, 2016 3-5 PM and 8-10PM (ET) 
Oystertown: Musical Comedy 

February 24, 2016 3-5 PM 
Oystertown: Musical Comedy 

February 27, 2016 3-5 PM and 8-10PM (ET) To see the entire Dixie Theatre 2016 Season Calendar,click here.
Upcoming Eventsat a Glance
February 4 - Fantastic Folk Exhibit
February 5
 - Boyce Griffith Sextet 
February 6
 - Mardi Gras Barkus Parade
February 12 - Tyler Tolles
Quartet

February 12-13 St. George Island Tour of Homes
February 12-14 - Panhandle Players - Dixie Swim Club
February 14
 -  Forgotten
Coast Chef Sampler

February 14 - Ivan Moschuk
February 17
 - Marine Debris Lecture
February 19 - Samuel Winternheimer
February 21 - Longineau Parsons
February 19-21 - 

Composition in Plein Air with Charlie HunterFebruary 20-21 - African-American History Festival
February 26 - Brandon Robertson
March 5 - SGI Charity Chili Cookoff
March 5 - Artie Rodriguez, Dixie Theatre
March 6 - Inconcert - Reid Gainsford
March 11 - Camp Gordon Johnston Days
March 12 - Dixie Theatre presents Sligo Line
March 13 - Bay Area Choral Society
March 16 - Bee-keeping Lecture
March 17 - Confederate Sailors Presentation
March 19 - Authors in Apalach
March 19 - Dixie Theatre presents Earl David Reed
March 26 - Dixie Theatre Presents Tribute to Jim Croce
Visit Saltyflorida.com/events for a complete list of area events.


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