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Archive for November, 2008
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Wednesday, November 26th, 200830A-’Radiothon’
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
30A-Radio 107.1 FM, a non-profit extension of Seaside Neighborhood School, will host its 2nd annual Radiothon fundraiser on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6. The live on-air charity event will feature a “who’s who” roster of local personalities, business owners and musicians.
“We really need to raise $20,000 to keep the station in operation, and we’re so fortunate to have such loyal listeners and supporters,” said Leslie Kolovich, 30A-Radio’s General Manager. It takes an estimated $50,000 per year to keep the radio station operating, with sponsorships helping make-up the difference. “This year, in addition to our guest DJs, we also have an incredible line-up of entertainers who will perform live on the air, including Dread Clampitt, Geoff McBride, Tim Jackson and many others.”
Holiday Meal from the Heart
Monday, November 24th, 2008
Heartworks Kids is teaming with Jim Shirley of Great Southern Cafe and Jane Solomon’s contracting company Barlovento, LLC to present “Holiday Meal from the Heart!!” It is the first of what they hope becomes an annual FREE meal for those in need in the community, and will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2008 from 2-4pm at South Walton High School on a First Come, First Served basis. Jane & Jim are providing all the food, and Heartworks Kids are making decorations, providing the manpower to serve and deliver meals, and all of us will be able to share in fellowship with people who need a little help this year. Anyone and everyone is also invited to come and help support this event, they do not need to be a part of one of these organizations. Jim has done amazing philanthropic work in the past and Heartwork Kids says they feel humbled and honored to be a part of this.
In addition, they are holding a Heartworks Kids food drive this Wednesday, the 26th of November at the Watercolor Publix from 1-5pm. (more…)
Dirty Santa Ball Benefitting The Seaside Repertory Theatre
Friday, November 21st, 2008The Nutcracker
Friday, November 21st, 2008
The Northwest Florida Ballet is performing the Christmas classic The Nutcracker this weekend at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville. Don’t miss this beautiful embodiment of the holiday season.
Performances will be Saturday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 23 at 2:00 p.m. both on the main stage. For further information or to purchase tickets contact the NWF Ballet at 850.664.7787 or the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at 850.729.6000 or click here to visit the NWF Ballet website.
Art Preview
Thursday, November 20th, 2008
This week Sotheby’s in New York held a preview for their Latin American Art collection to be auctioned. One work by Argentinean artist Rogelio Polesselo caught the reflection of this visitor. Art can certainly change your perception!
Chocolate Fashion Show!
Thursday, November 20th, 2008
Two weeks ago the 11th Annual Chocolate Show hit New York. The three day event showcases fine chocolates and chocolate related goodies from around the world, but the part we found most interesting is the highlight of the event: the Chocolate Fashion Show. Designers team with chocolatiers and pastry chefs to create carefully crafted chocolate fashion wear modeled at the show. What could be more exquisitely paired than chocolate and fashion?!
Sylvie Douce & Francois Jeantet are the geniuses behind this masterpiece. Partners in business and life, they are the CEOs of Event International, Inc., a Paris-based international marketing, press relations and event production agency. Together they have created and implemented national and international campaigns for renowned clients such as Mercedes-Benz, Heineken, Kraft Foods, Boucheron, Chaumet and Rolex.
In the 90’s they conceived the brilliant and delicious idea of a chocolate show for the public and the Salon du Chocolat was born in Paris. In its first year, the Salon welcomed 40,000 visitors. Each year since, the show has increased in popularity. Based on the enthusiastic responses of American visitors, Sylvie and Francois chose New York, the food capital of the United States, as the site for a U.S. Show. In 1998, the first Chocolate Show was held on Thanksgiving weekend and was a smashing success. With locations in Paris, New York, Tokyo, Beijing, Moscow and Shanghai, it would seem this craze is catching on.
“MIRACLE ON FULTON STREET”
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
Beginning Friday, November 28, Harrah’s New Orleans will host the Big Easy’s most popular Christmas tradition, “Miracle on Fulton Street,” a holiday attraction in the heart of downtown New Orleans, that will bring the magic of the season alive for locals and visitors of all ages. This free and open to the public event will open at 10 a.m. daily, from Nov. 28 - Jan 4.
This year, “Miracle on Fulton Street” is sure to enchant guests with two winter wonderland tunnels, complete with Santa and his reindeer, a giant gingerbread house, snow, strolling costumed characters, top local performers and holiday-themed dining. Santa’s Shop will sell official “Miracle on Fulton Street” merchandise and holiday drinks including Cajun egg nog, hot cocoa and hot toddies. Santa will be available for photos on Fulton Square.
Christmas in London
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
London gets the holiday season rolling with Santas gathering in Leicester Square and scootering down Oxford Street.
A New Word Is Born…
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
The Collins English Dictionary defines a new word “meh” as “an expression of indifference or boredom, or an adjective meaning mediocre or boring.” Examples given by the dictionary include “the Canadian election was so meh.”Publisher HarperCollins announced on Monday the word had been chosen from terms suggested by the public for inclusion in the dictionary’s 30th anniversary edition, to be published next year.
The origins of “meh” are murky, but the term grew in popularity after being used in a 2001 episode of The Simpsons in which Homer suggests a day trip to his children Bart and Lisa.”They both just reply ‘meh’ and keep watching TV,” said Cormac McKeown, head of content at Collins Dictionaries.
The word has wound its way through the world wide web for years. This inclusion in the dictionary further proves the influence pop culture and internet shorthand are having on the day to day lives of English speakers everywhere!
To read the full article, click here.
HARRAH’S NEW ORLEANS SPECIAL OFFER
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
Attention Celine Dion fans, Harrah’s New Orleans offers an exclusive package for the ultimate concert experience, just in time for the holidays. The Celine Dion Weekend Package includes a two-night stay at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, a Harrah’s New Orleans premier partner hotel, and two tickets to Celine Dion’s Taking Chances World Tour concert stop at the New Orleans Arena, Saturday, Jan. 10. Guests can enjoy this weekend of entertainment all for the cost of $399.To book this special package, click here.
It’s a Grand & Wonderful Life!
Monday, November 17th, 2008
The season of giving is here and The Grand Theatre 16 in Pier Park is asking you to help them brighten the holidays for boys and girls in our community that need to know they are loved and special. Please donate toys when you escape to the movies between November 28 and December 21, 2008. The toys will be placed under The Grand Christmas Tree. The Coca-Cola tree ornaments and Coca-Cola Polar Bears as well as your precious gifts of kindness will be donated to our local chapter of Toys for Tots.
At 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14 at 10:00 a.m., The Grand will be showing special screenings of the classic Christmas film It’s a Wonderful Life for FREE!
So come check out a holiday favorite on the big screen!In lieu of their annual Christmas party, Southern Theatres, LLC, who manages The Grand Theatre, decided to offer this holiday promotion “It’s a Grand & Wonderful Life” in conjunction with Toys for Tots. They want to give back to the community in tough times like these and share in the message of hope from the film about the decency of people and remembering all of the grand and wonderful things in life!
