Events on Florida's Forgotten Coast
The Fort at Prospect Bluff
C-Quarters Marina, Carrabelle 501 St. James Ave (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL, United StatesThe Carrabelle History Museum is presenting an interesting history program entitled, “The Fort at Prospect Bluff” with historian and author, Dale Cox. It may be hard to imagine now, but right down the road in Franklin County on a bank of the Apalachicola River is a bluff that once boasted the biggest community of escaped…
The Von Wamps & Friends
Cat Pointe Music 29 Island Drive, Eastpoint, FL, United StatesThe much loved Von Wamps return to Cat Pointe Music for an afternoon of their very special original songs as well as favorite covers!
Reserve Wednesday: Oyster Farming in North Florida
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint, FL, United StatesShellfish aquaculture in Florida consists primarily of clam farming. However, along the Panhandle primarily in Apalachicola, there are several operations culturing the eastern oyster Crassostrea virginica. Erik Lovestrand, UF/IFAS Franklin County Extension Director, will talk about this emerging industry of oyster farming here in North Florida.
Living Shorelines Overview for Residents
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint, FL, United StatesCoastal erosion is a natural process caused by currents, wave action, wind, storms and even boat wakes. The traditional methods used to harden the shoreline like seawalls and rip rap can actually often increase the rate of coastal erosion as well as remove the ability of the shoreline to carry out natural processes. The Apalachicola…
INConcert Series: BlujaFunk
Rio Carrabelle 102 St James Ave, Carrabelle, FL, United StatesTrumpeter Longineu Parsons joins with an assortment of players to bring an exciting mix of contemporary Blues, Jazz, Funk, and World music. Reservations can be made online at riocarrabelle.com.
Apalachicola Farmers Market
Mill Pond 479 Market St, Apalachicola, United StatesLocal seafood, produce, honey, homemade breads, pies, and other regional specialties offered every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 9 AM until 1 PM.
Joe Capo – Acoustic Parlor Guitar
Cat Pointe Music 29 Island Drive, Eastpoint, FL, United StatesJoe Capo's unique style is “acoustic parlor guitar” blending elements of blues, jazz and new age into original arrangements of popular tunes and original compositions. Don't miss this exciting artist!
INConcert Series: Mark Daniels & Rob Goodling
Apalachicola Trinity Episcopal Church 79 6th Street, Apalachicola, FL, United StatesDaniels and Goodling present the collaboration From Singing Waiter to Stage Star, with a program of opera arias, Italian street songs, and music from Broadway shows in a program that has been playing to sold out audiences. Daniels, a native of Kennebunk, Maine made his singing debut in Lerner and Loewe's Brigadoon. Goodling, a coach,…
INConcert Series: Leon Anderson Jazz Trio
Rio Carrabelle 102 St James Ave, Carrabelle, FL, United StatesLeon Anderson, Bill Peterson, piano and Brian Hall, bass are one of the Forgotten Coast's favorite trios. This will be a performance jam-packed with your favorite Jazz, Blues, and Bebop tunes, played in their unique style. Reservations can be made online at riocarrabelle.com.
Jane Howard: The Visible Horizon – Opening Reception
Live Oak Gallery 156 Market Street, Apalachicola, FL, United StatesSaint George Island beachscapes and Apalachicola coastal scenes by local artist, Jane Howard, will be displayed in such a way as to create a continuous horizon line around the gallery, drawing attention to that theoretical place where the earth meets the sky. "Her oil paintings reflect close observation and thoughtful examination of the world around…
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