Your Weekly Guide to Fun

All area codes are 850 unless specified.

Sinfonia Gulf Coast
DESTIN – Sinfonia Gulf Coast presents an Orchestral Christmas at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at Grace Lutheran Church in Destin featuring the music of Mannheim Steamroller and the orchestra performing holiday favorites.
The Canterbury Brass, renowned for its polished sound and virtuosic style, has been added to the concert lineup. Call 269-7129.

Anime South convention
DESTIN - The fifth annual Anime South convention, celebrating Japanese animation, music and culture, will be held Dec. 19-20 at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa.   

Seaside Rep: A Christmas Carol
SANDESTIN – The Seaside Repertory Theatre brings Bruce Collier’s original adaptation of the classic Dickens tale back to the stage at the Village of Baytowne Wharf at 6 and 7 p.m. through Dec. 19. The event is free.
See Rep actors imagine how the legendary author might have dreamed up the story that has become one of the most famous holiday stories of all time. Four talented actors play all the characters in the story, as well as a few more.

ECCA’s 50th Concert Season
OKALOOSA COUNTY – Destino, a Canadian trio, takes the stage at the Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 as part of the Emerald Coast Concert Association’s season. Tickets will be available at the door and at local outlets.

Nutcracker
PENSACOLA - The Ballet Pensacola's Nutcracker will be onstage at the Saenger Theatre at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 and 1:30 p.m. Dec. 20. Each performance will feature the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra and more than 90 cast members.
Single ticket prices are $15-$30 (plus applicable fees) and are available at the Saenger Theatre Box Office at 595-3880 or through Ticketmaster. Visit www.balletpensacola.com or call 432-9546.

Coconut Radio
SANDESTIN – Coconut Radio plays from 7 to 9 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Events Plaza Stage at the Village of Baytowne Wharf.

Comedy Night
OKALOOSA ISLAND – Howl at the Moon Comedy Night by “The Comedy Zone” is held every Sunday night featuring two touring comedians. Doors open at 7 p.m. Dueling Piano Show starts at 8. Comedy Show starts at 9.  Reservations recommended.

Funky Blues Shack Baytowne
SANDESTIN – A unique collaboration of blues-rock, funky pop and hard-rocking originals by Zach Rosicka at 8 p.m. Tuesdays.
Tunes with a distinctive touch by Jacob Mohr at 8 p.m. Wednesdays.

Wednesday Night Concert Series
SANDESTIN – The Village of Baytowne Wharf presents a special holiday edition of concerts through the month of December from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Events Plaza. Call 267-8117.

In-house concert
SANDESTIN – Emerald Coast Coffee & Grill in Grand Boulevard presents guitarist Scott Gilmore from 6 to 8 p.m. every Thursday. The event is free and open to public.
 
David Seering at On The Rocks Bar
DESTIN – David Seering is performing at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays at Commander’s Palace, On The Rocks Bar, in HarborWalk Village. The local favorite’s music has been compared to Frank Sinatra and Harry Connick Jr., and is a must-see for visitors to the Destin area.

American Legion
DESTIN – The Destin American Legion, 311 Main Street, offers the following activities. Call 650-0594.
•Karaoke Fridays with a late night menu.
•Family dinners from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays.
•Ballroom and guitar lessons Tuesdays.

Ice Skating Rink
SANDESTIN – The ice skating rink at The Village of Baytowne Wharf will be open through Jan. 31. Non-holiday hours are 4 to 10 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 12 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Holiday hours are 2 to 10 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 12 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Skating is $8; skates, $2. Call 267-8118.