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January 2020
Special Exhibit: Japanese-American Internment Camps
Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum presents a special exhibit on Japanese-American Internment Camps. This exhibit will be on display at the museum until January 31, 2020. There is no charge for admission but donations are gladly accepted. In the wake of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the US government ordered the internment of more than 120,000 Japanese Americans. From 1942-1945, ten American Relocation Camps operated in western states, including the best known camp, Manzanar, now a National Historic Site.…
Find out more »Bay Friendly Landscaping Workshop
Yard design and maintenance can have a big effect on adjacent water bodies. Participants in the workshop will learn about resources to help them transform their yard into a luscious bay conscious landscape. The class will also feature innovative Green Infrastructure techniques such as rain gardens, green roofs, and bio-swales. Come find out how to be good to the bay and reduce your water bills. Please register for the class in advance on our eventbrite page. For more information contact:…
Find out more »American Pie Revisited
American Pie Revisited is an interactive, multi-media, music performance celebrating the songs and pop culture of the late 60’s and early 70’s, performed by acclaimed singer and guitarist, John Reno. The show features both iconic photographs and videos of bygone days along with many tunes that are crowd favorite sing alongs. This will be John's 5th Appearance at the Dixie having previously performed his fabulous Tribute to Jim Croce for 3 seasons and America Pie last season. We're so looking forward…
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Crooked River Lighthouse Farmer’s Market
The Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle is hosting a Carrabelle Farmer’s Market on Saturday, January 4 & 18, February 1 & 15 from 9 am-1 pm at the foot of the lighthouse at 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle, FL. The market will be featuring vendors from the community with locally made goods, veggies, baked goods, art and more. The Farmer’s Market will be held every first and third Saturday from 9 am-1 pm at the Crooked River Lighthouse. Vendors are…
Find out more »John Reno Jim Croce Tribute
Discover why audiences are cheering for this Tribute to Jim Croce, one of America’s most enduring singer-songwriters. John Reno blends acoustic guitar and vocals to capture the essence of a man whose musical gifts transcend time. This show features the greatest hits of his tragically short career, from the rollicking “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” and “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim” to his more heartfelt ballads, “I’ll Have to Say I Love You in A Song”, “Operator” and “Time in…
Find out more »Douce Ambiance – Jazz with a Gypsy Flavor
Douce Ambiance – Jazz with a Gypsy Flavor, the Tallahassee based Jazz Trio is Randall Closson, Jordan N.C. Morrison and Trevor Suter. These three gifted artists create the magical world that is Gypsy Jazz, a style of jazz started by the legendary Romani guitarist Jean “Django” Reinhardt in Paris during the 1930s. Journey back to the Hot Club of France and an afternoon of Gypsy Jazz favorites and Douce Ambiance at Cat Pointe Music on Sunday, February 2nd at 3:00 pm. And don't forget to BYOB!
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Sweet Tea on the Front Porch
"Sweet Tea on the Front Porch” is a play in three acts. The first act, “The Escape”, is a drama taking place in January of 1923, surrounding the efforts of two middle-aged women in Apalachicola to help a fugitive from injustice. The second act is a comedy, “Pushing Up Daisies” which takes place in the summer of 1934. It continues the story of two now elderly ladies helping rid the world of evil in their own special way. The third…
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The Purvis Brothers & the Encore Band
A Tribute to the Music of Willie Nelson starring the Purvis Brothers and the Encore Band. Audiences will remember this incredibly talented group of musicians that have played the Dixie Theatre many times with Margo Anderson's Tribute to Patsy Cline. Mike Purvis guitar, Wendel Purvis rhythm guitar, Frank Purvis bass guitar, Myron Spainhour keyboards, Ronnie Weeks, drums, Stewart Stanley steel guitar, and Rick Weathersby harmonica. This show promises to be a fabulous time, as last seasons performance sold out so fast, we…
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St. George Island Tour of Homes
Seven distinctive and beautiful homes will be featured during the ninth annual St. George Island Tour of Homes from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. (EST) on Saturday, February 8, 2020, benefitting the St. George Lighthouse Association (SGLA). Also included on the tour are the Cape St. George Lighthouse and Keeper’s House, and the St. George Plantation Clubhouse. Tickets are $25.00 in advance and $30.00 on the day of the Tour. Tour weekend will begin with a kick-off event on Friday,…
Find out more »Apalachicola Farmers Market
Local seafood, produce, honey, homemade breads, pies, and other regional specialties offered every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 9 AM until 1 PM.
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