January 07, 2010Jan. 7 - Mar. 10, 2010 - 12th Annual Bay Rivers Art Guild Juried Art Show – Daphne, AL.
Jan 7 – Mar 10, 2010 - Bay Rivers Art Guild & Gallery. Showcase of photographs, drawings, and paintings by various artists from the Eastern Shore area. Awards ceremony, Jan. 16. Exhibit on display throughout the month. www.bragart.org
January 09, 2010Jan 9-Apr 4, 2010 - The Baroque World of Fernando Botero - St. Petersburg, FL.
Jan 9-Apr 4, 2010 - The Museum of Fine Arts. This exhibition represents the first retrospective of the artist’s work in North America since 1974. Included will be 100 paintings, sculptures, and drawings culled from the artist’s private collection. Many works have never been exhibited in public. www.fine-arts.org
February 01, 2010Dec - Apr 2010 - Bay Wise Kayak Tours – Sarasota, FL.
Dec - Apr, 2010 - Phillippi Estate Park. Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP) is one of 28 National Estuary Programs (NEP) in the United States. Join retired marine biologist and SBEP Citizen Advisory Committee member Dr. Jack Taylor on an educational kayak tour in Sarasota Bay and discover the plants, animals, habitats and other features that make Sarasota Bay an Estuary of National Significance. www.sarasotabay.org
February 04, 2010Feb 4-6, 2010 - 6th Annual Camellias In The Country - St Francisville, LA. Rosedown Plantation.Feb 4-6, 2010 - Rosedown and the Feliciana Nature Society will host the annual celebration of the beauty of camellias. 800-488-6502 http://stfrancisvillefestivals.com Feb 4-15, 2010 - Florida State Fair – Tampa, FL.
Feb 4-15, 2010 - All the Fair favorites will be part of the 12 days of food, fun, discounts and festivities, and there are a lot of new things too. www.floridastatefair.com
February 06, 2010Feb 6, 2010 -14th Annual “Battle of Mobile Bay" 5k Run - Dauphin Island, AL. 51 Bienville Blvd.
Feb 6, 2010 - Fort Gaines Historic Site, 9 AM. Morning race followed by fun run awards ceremony. www.dauphinisland.org
Feb 6-7, 2010 - 16th Annual Siesta Fiesta Craft Fair – Siesta Key, FL.
Feb 6-7, 2010 - Siesta Key Village. Take in the sand and the sea along Ocean Boulevard and Beach Road as you discover wonderful crafts including handmade jewelry, ceramics, stained glass, paintings, photography and much, much more. Green Market with plants, floral and handmade soaps. www.artfestival.com
Feb 6-7, 2010 - Artfest Fort Myers - Ft. Myers, FL.
Feb 6-7, 2010 - Downtown. Each year Fort Myers’ only free, two day celebration of the arts decorates downtown with exceptional artwork, entertainment, a high school art competition, and children’s art activities. Attendees can enjoy and purchase artwork in a variety of media and prices from more than 200 nationally recognized artists from across the country and around the world. www.artfestfortmyers.com
Feb 6-7, 2010 - 16th Annual Pigeon Key Art Festival – Marathon, FL.
Feb 6-7, 2010 - Marathon Community Park. Kids corner, free hourly t-shirt drawings, food vendors, live music and art raffle. 305-289-9555
Feb 6, 2010 - Kellie Pickler – Biloxi, MS. IP Casino Resort Spa.
Feb 6, 2010 - Studio A, IP Casino Resort & Spa, 8pm. Kellie Pickler in concert. www.ipbiloxi.com
February 07, 2010Feb 7, 2010 - MS Coast Jazz Society Jam Session – Gulfport, MS.
Feb 7, 2010 – Gulfport, MS. Musicians are invited to come sit in and play traditional jazz. Audiences are invited to listen and dance! www.mscjazz.org
February 08, 2010Feb 8, 2010 - Krewe of Golden Years – Lake Charles, LA.
Feb 8, 2010 - Lake Charles Civic Center, Coliseum. A Krewe of the Golden Years gala hosts 1,500 seasoned citizens who have passed down Louisiana’s love affair with Mardi Gras for the better part of a century. The Calcasieu Council on Aging presents it’s King, Queen and Court for the 2010 Mardi Gras Season. The day gets rolling with a continental breakfast, and by mid-morning, is in full swing with a parade of Mardi Gras krewes and dancing to music by a Cajun French band. A full course lunch caps the day. Free to Seniors 60 and up. www.swlamardigras.com
February 10, 2010Feb 10-Mar 21, 2010 - Gulf Coast Winter Classics Horseshow – Gulfport, MS.
Feb 10-Mar 21, 2010 - Harrison County Equestrian Center. Six $25,000 Grand Prix Classes. Six weeks of USEF AA Rated Hunter. www.classiccompany.com
February 11, 2010Feb 11, 2010 - The Annual Alabama Lifestyles EXPO - Orange Beach, AL
Feb 11, 2010 - Caribe Resort-Something of interest for all ages. Residents and visitors can learn about “Living in Alabama Communities,” including places to see, things to do, and healthy living. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 800-235-4757 www.alabamaadvantage.com
Feb 11, 2010- Side Door Jazz Featuring Kenny Drew Jr - Saint Petersburg, FLFeb 11, 2010 - The Palladium and Al Downing Jazz Association presents one of Tampa Bay’s hottest pianists – Kenny Drew Jr. and his trio. www.spcollege.edu February 12, 2010Feb 12-13, 2010 - SW Louisiana Mardi Gras Parades – Lake Charles, LA
Feb 12-13, 2010 – Mardi Gras parades in full swing! www.swlamardigras.com
Feb 12-14, 2010 - Islamorada Women's Sailfish Tournament – Islamorada, FL.
Feb 12-14, 2010 - This all-release ladies tournament targets Sailfish. Trophies and prizes. 305-852-9337
February 13, 2010Feb 13, 2010 - 4th Annual Biloxi Blues Festival – Biloxi, MS.
Feb 13, 2010 - MS Coast Coliseum. The Biloxi Blues Festival is a fantastic music celebration that delivers the dynamics of high-energy entertainment with love, happiness and nostalgia-all in the name of the Blues. www.mscoastcoliseum.com
Feb 13, 2010 - 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Bed Race – Biloxi, MS.
Feb 13, 2010 - City Hall. Watch or participate in the most exciting event on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Entrants decorate a “bed” complete with headboard, footboard, mattress, blanket, & pillow with outlandish silly themes! The beds have wheels and propelled by human power only! Music, crawfish, children’s activities and more follow the race! www.mardigrasbedrace.org
Feb 13, 2010 - World Famous Cajun Extravaganza/Gumbo Cook-off – Lake Charles, LA.
Feb 13, 2010 - Lake Charles Civic Center, Exhibition Hall. Locals and visitors will enjoy the Cajun Extravaganza Gumbo Cook-off that attracts thousands of locals and nationwide visitors to its hot contest for the best chicken and sausage or wild game gumbo. You will not want to miss this taste-from-every-pot event or the hot Southern and Cajun music that comes along with it. www.swlamardigras.com
Feb 13-14, 2010 - Better Living Trade & Home Show - New Iberia, LA.
Feb 13-14, 2010 - Cyr Gates Community Center. South Louisiana Home Builders showcase their various new home and remodel ideas with the public. 337-365-0075
Feb 13, 2010 - La Grande Boucherie des Cajuns - St Martinville, LA.
Feb 13, 2010 - Magnolia City Park. A celebration of the Cajun tradition of slaughtering a pig. This festival offers Cajun music, culture and food. Fun for all, except the pig. http://cajuncountry.org/boucherie/
Feb 13, 2010 - Krewe of Barkus Parade – Lake Charles, LA
Feb 13, 2010 - Lake Charles Civic Center. Fantastically disguised canines parade in full Mardi Gras attire, all vying for the title of “Mystical Dog.” www.swlamardigras.com
February 14, 2010Feb 14, 2010 - Taste de la Louisiane – Lake Charles, LA.
Feb 14, 2010 - Lake Charles Civic Center, Contraband Room. We won’t stop until the last gumbo pot goes dry. Heaping helpings and pots and pots of all-you-can-eat traditional Louisiana cuisine will be at your fingertips during this event. www.swlamardigras.com
Feb 14, 2010 - Joe Cain Classic Run – Mobile, AL
Feb 14, 2010 - Downtown. Run organized by Bay Area Runners with proceeds benefiting local challenged athletes who deal with their handicaps through athletic endeavors. www.bayarearunner.com
February 16, 2010Feb 16, 2010 - Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade – Biloxi, MS.
Feb 16, 2010 - Downtown. Gulf Coast Carnival Association traces its roots back to 1908 and Biloxi's first Mardi Gras parade, which included 17 floats, 150 flambeau carriers, the new 12-piece Herald Newspaper Band, a grand marshal, the mayor and the councilmen. The monarchs were the first King D’Iberville and Queen Ixolib. www.gulfcoastcarnivalassociation.com
Feb 16, 2010 - Mardi Gras Day in Mobile – Mobile, AL
Feb 16, 2010 - Six parades course through the city, beginning in the morning. This is just the last day of parades; dozens of parades take place in the weeks before Fat Tuesday. www.mobile.org
Feb 16, 2010 - LuLu's 6th Anniversary Celebration and Boat Parade,Gulf Shores, AL
Feb 16, 2010 - Join us on FAT TUESDAY for the LuLu’s Mardi Gras 6th Anniversary Celebration and Boat Parade. Doors open at 10am. Live music from New Orleans’ own Glen David Andrews Band between 1:00 to 5:00 pm and local favorite Greg Brown from 6:00 to 9:00pm. www.lulubuffett.com
Feb 16, 2010 - Krewe of Krewes’ Parade – Lake Charles, LA.Feb 16, 2010 -Downtown-Midtown Lake Charles. Hundreds of elaborate krewe floats, costumes, beads and more wind through the city in the culmination of the Fat Tuesday celebration. www.swlamardigras.com
Feb 16, 2010 - Downtown-Midtown Lake Charles. Hundreds of elaborate krewe floats, costumes, beads and more wind through the city in the culmination of the Fat Tuesday celebration. www.swlamardigras.com
February 19, 2010Feb 19, 2010 - Blondie – Biloxi, MS. IP Casino Resort Spa.
Feb 19, 2010 - Studio A, IP Casino Resort & Spa, 8pm. Blondie in concert. www.ipbiloxi.com
February 20, 2010Feb 20, 2010 - GFWC Gulf Shores Woman's Club Tour of Homes - Gulf Shores, AL
Feb 20, 2010 - Various homes. Tickets include five raffle tickets toward more than $1500 in prizes. Five homes will be toured. 251-968-7818
February 21, 2010Feb 21, 2010 - 14th Annual Forgotten Coast Chef Sampler - Apalachicola, FL.
Feb 21, 2010 - Fort Coombs Armory. Area chefs will put out their finest fare. Tickets or tables can be purchased. www.apalachicolabay.org
February 25, 2010Feb 25-28, 2010 - Baton Rouge Boat & RV Show – Baton Rouge, LA.
Feb 25-28, 2010 - Baton Rouge Boat & RV Show – Baton Rouge, LA. Baton Rouge River Center. www.bkproductions.biz
February 27, 2010Feb 27, 2010 - Heritage Art Festival – Monroeville, AL. Old Courthouse Museum
Feb 27, 2010 -The historic downtown square is transformed into a wonderland of crafts, quilts, woodworking, soul food and art. A fashion show, gospel music, and ethnic dance performances also featured. www.tokillamockingbird.com
Feb 27, 2010- Fish Fry at the Museum – Destin, FL.
Feb 27, 2010- Museum parking lot at 108 Stahlman Ave. Annual Old Fashioned Fish Fry. Menu of fried grouper, hush puppies, cole slaw, baked beans, beverage & good time! Live music will be provided by “Cadillac Willy” and raffles for door prizes will be available www.destinhistoryandfishingmuseum.org
March 01, 2010Mar 1-31, 2010 - Watercolor Society of South Texas Art Exhibit, Corpus Christi, TX
Mar 1-31, 2010 - Art Center of Corpus Christi. Showcasing the Watercolor Society of South Texas’ work, on display at the Art Center of Corpus Christi. A free Art Reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. March 11, 2010 www.ArtCenterCC.org
March 05, 2010Mar 5, 2010 - Educational Program, Wild at Heart exhibition, Art Museum of South Texas, Corpus Christi, TX
Mar 5, 2010 - 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd. Dr. Adam Harris, Curator of the Art for the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, will give a talk following lunch on the art in the exhibition, Wild at Heart: Selections from the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Cost of the lunch and lecture is $15 for Art Museum members; $18 for non-members. To RSVP, please call 361-825-3504 by March 13, 2010. www.ArtMuseumofSouthTexas.org
March 12, 2010Mar 12, 2010 - Taylor Swift, in concert. Corpus Christi, TX
Mar 12, 2010. American Bank Center Arena. Taylor’s good friend, American Idol finalist, Kellie Pickler, again joins Taylor as a featured artist on all of the North American FEARLESS dates, and top-selling artist of 2009, Gloriana, returns to open all of the shows. www.americanbankcenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com
March 13, 2010Mar 13, 2010 - Hot Havana Nights – Key West, FL.
Mar 13, 2010 - Celebrate Cuba Week finishes with the hottest event of the year. Dance to the sounds of Havana Soul while enjoying mojitos, authentic Cuban food, original Cuban art, live auction and more. 305-296-1504
March 20, 2010Mar 20, 2010 - Big Shell Beach Clean-Up, Corpus Christi, TX
Mar 20, 2010 - Padre Island National Seashore. Hundreds of volunteers help preserve the beauty of the Padre Island National Seashore, the world’s largest barrier island. www.nps.gov/pais
March 24, 2010Mar 24-28, 2010 - Festival of Flowers – Mobile, AL. Bellingrath Gardens and HomeMar 24-28, 2010 - Campus of Providence Hospital in Mobile. The Festival of Flowers is acknowledged as the premier flower and garden event of the greater Gulf Coast with over 300,000 square feet of exhibits enchant, entertain, and educate visitors at this feast for all the senses. www.festivalofflowers.com March 26, 2010Mar 26-28, 2010 - Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts, Corpus Christi, TX
Mar 26-28, 2010 - Art Center of Corpus Christi, 100 N. Shoreline Blvd. Participating artistic and cultural individuals and organizations will provide free entertainment consisting of dance, music, cinema, literature, folk arts, exhibits, downtown public art tram tours, and visual arts. www.ccfestivalarts.org
Mar 26-28, 2010 - Fiesta de La Palmera, Corpus Christi, TX
Mar 26-28, 2010 - La Palmera Mall. A weekend of festivities, fashion and fun as we celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated mall. Fashion shows, giveaways and entertainment throughout the weekend. www.lapalmera.com
March 27, 2010Mar 27, 2010 - Mark Twain Tonight! American Bank Center Selena Auditorium, Corpus Christi, TX
Mar 27, 2010 - 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. Just as Mark Twain brought his wit and humor to far-flung places a half-century before, Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight! continues to enthrall audiences, performing 20-25 shows a year. www.americanbankcenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com
Mar 27-28, 2010 - Wings Over South Texas Air Show, Kingsville, TX
Mar 27-28, 2010 - Naval Air Station Kingsville. The bi-annual Wings Over South Texas Air Show features the Navy’s premier flight demonstration team, the Blue Angels, who will provide thrills and chills to up to 80,000 spectators and aviation enthusiasts. www.wingsoversouthtexas.com
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