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First Arts presents 2 concerts in January
FORT WALTON BEACH - January brings two concerts presented by the First Arts concert Series at First United Methodist Church. On Jan. 9, Tim Zimmerman and the King's Brass provide innovative worship for young and old alike through the "best in sacred...
'Benjamin Button,' 'Marley' battle for tears
I plan to go see "Marley & Me" with a friend this weekend. Everything I've read says the best-selling book-based movie is a tail-wagging tear-jerker. Sounds like a great way to start 2009, right? Better than resolutions anyway! Seriously, though,...
El Tenampa made me miss predecessor
FORT WALTON BEACH - El Tenampa is a Mexican restaurant on Beal Parkway located in the space formerly occupied by Mexico City. I usually don't compare restaurants to each other. But that is hard to avoid with two restaurants of the same format in the...
Events offer variety of ways to ring in 2009
You don't have to look far to find a variety of ways to ring in 2009. From fireworks to fine cuisine, here is a roundup. Be sure to check ads in today's Showcase for additional possibilities.ï DESTIN - The City of Destin's New Year's Eve Fireworks display...
Christmas put crochet back at my fingertips
One of the ways I made Christmas more affordable this year was by dusting off a craft skill that I haven't had much time for in the last, oh, 18 or 19 years. (For those who don't know, that corresponds roughly to the age of my twin sons.) I didn't want...
Say Cake bakes and much more
VALPARAISO - Much more than a dessert bakery, the opening of Say Cake has created a buzz in the Twin Cities/Bay Area. The foodSay Cake opens at 6:30 a.m. offering everything from a hearty sit-down breakfast to a quick, on-the-go breakfast sandwich.Their...
Mithril presents Christmas music with Celtic beat
DESTIN - Sinfonia Gulf Coast presents a holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday with nationally renowned guest artist Mithril in "A Celtic Christmas." Purchase and print tickets ($20-30) at SinfoniaGulfCoast.org or call the box office at 267-1478. Mithril...
Christmas cards old-fashioned tradition worth keeping
Every year I vow that I will get my Christmas cards out to friends and relatives early. And every year distributing them is one of the last Christmas activities I finish. I don't know why I procrastinate. I love Christmas cards and have since I was...
Neighborhood Cafe brings on good taste
Showing up at a restaurant at 1 p.m. when it's closing in nearly an hour, you don't know if you're going to be rushed or not. Another conundrum - the place serves breakfast and lunch - so what do you eat? Luckily, when I entered the Neighborhood Cafe...
Holiday deadlines, movie thoughts, TV chatter
The holidays are upon us, and you know what that means: wacky deadlines and lots of people taking time off, including me, hopefully. This is also the first Christmas season with the new centralized press-release submission system in place. Thanksgiving...
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