Entertainment Calendar for week of Oct. 29

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This Weekend

Thursday

‘ABSTRACT PAINTINGS BY JANE SEGREST’: Exhibit runs through Nov. 6 at the Amelia Tapper Center main gallery at Gulf Coast Community College during gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Free; open to the public. Details: www.janesegrest.com

ANIMALS AND ARCHITECTURE: Watercolor exhibit by Don Taylor runs through Oct. 30 at The Visual Arts Center, 19 E. Fourth St., Panama City. Public invited to free event, light hors d’oeuvres. More info: 769-4451 or www.vac.org.cn

‘TEXTURES, SURFACES, & DIMENSIONS’: Through Nov. 6 in the Amelia G. Tapper Center Annex Gallery at Gulf Coast Community College in Panama City. Mixed media show presented by The Visual and Performing Arts Division. Works by local artists Celeste Hansel, Deborah Kivett, Emilie Pritchard, Joanne Coughlin, Marie Brusher, Pat Phillips, Susan McMurry and Cindy Strawn. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. More info: Tammy Marinuzzi at tmarinuzzi@gulfcoast.edu

Friday

FAIRY TALE BALL: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Glenwood Community Center, 722 E 9th Court, Panama City; presented by Early Head Start and Head Start. Dress up as your favorite story book character to win the secret costume contest. Free; open to the public. More info: Pat Nicholson at 872-7550

BOP AND SHAG’S FALL FLING: 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Panama City Senior Center. Fortune telling, treasure hunt, light refreshments and dancing. Details: 236-3033

‘MEGA BELT’ RELEASE PARTY: 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at Axis Venue, Northstar Church, State 390 and 23rd Street. Nick May, 22, will sign copies of his new fiction book, which highlights the life of a church-going boy named Gil growing up in the American Bible Belt South. Music by Jonni Greth; reading, book signing. Admission free. Copies of the book will be available for $12.99. More info: www.megabelt.info; Facebook: Mega Belt; Twitter: @MEGABELTBOOK

JAYCEES’ CHRISTMAS PARADE APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications for floats, marching bands, car clubs and other seasonal delights will be accepted until Oct. 30. Funds raised are used to assist local children who would otherwise have little or nothing at Christmas. This year’s theme is Christmas Around the World. The parade will take place Dec. 5 from the Panama City Marina at 6 p.m. and proceeding along Harrison Ave. to 13th Street (Bay High School). Businesses, schools, entertainment and community groups, as well as individuals, who would like to participate this year, are asked to download the 2009 parade entry guidelines and an application at www.pcjaycees.org

Saturday

ERIC LINDELL: 10 p.m. Oct. 31 at Stinky’s Fish Camp, 5960 County Road 30A, in Santa Rosa Beach. Eric Lindell will celebrate his new release on Alligator Records, “Gulf Coast Highway, “ with a live performance. Admission: $20. Details: 267-3053

Sunday

8TH ANNUAL PROJECT 25 CAR SHOW: Registration opens at 10 a.m. and closes at noon; awards at 3 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Holiday Inn Select, Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., across from the Panama City Mall. Hosted by American Muscle Car Club for Project 25, a charity associated with the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, provides gifts for needy children in the area at Christmas. DJ, door prizes and a 50/50 pot. Entry fee: one new, unwrapped toy to be donated to Project 25 or cash donations. Admission free for spectators. Details: Sammy Allen at 624-7499 or Marsha Allen at 624-0180

CALL to ARTISTS: ‘A CLOUD OF IDEAS’ DEADLINE: Unframed originals or prints must be submitted by Nov. 1. Artists can create and donate up to 20 works of art each, 5” x 7” or smaller in any media, originals or prints, unframed, for the exhibit. All works will be sold for $5 each during the exhibit, Dec. 4-31. Sales benefit Panama City Artists. Bring up to 20 submissions to A Cloud of Ideas, 535 Mercer Ave, Panama City on Friday between 4-6 p.m. Details: PCA at 850-769-0608, info@panamacityartists.net, www.panamacityartists.net

Coming Up

Art

ART WORKSHOPS: Second Saturdays and third Sundays of every month from 2:30-5:30 p.m. at ArtCoop, 535 Mercer Ave., Panama City. Beginners to advanced, must pre-register. All materials provided to create and finish an original work of art. Themes, references and materials are provided or you can bring your own. Acrylic on a 16x20 canvas is $35 per person and pastel on paper is $20 per person. Instructor is Heather Parker. Register: 850-249-9295 or e-mail painterparker@yahoo.com.

CALL TO ARTISTS: The Point Washington United Methodist Church in Point Washington will be hosting an Arts and Crafts Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7. Booth rental is $35. Reservations or info: Kathy at 850-231-2706 or e-mail jkcarpenter@mchsi.com

CALL TO ARTISTS: The Visual Arts Center of Northwest Florida presents Madonnaro 2009 Emerald Coast Street Painting Festival on Nov. 20-22 at Pier Park in Panama City Beach. Details: visualartscenter@knology.net or call 850-769-4451

Community

19TH ANNUAL SEEING RED WINE FESTIVAL: Nov. 5-8 in Seaside. Festival will begin Thursday at 7 p.m. with a Vintner Dinner at Bud & Alley’s. The Al Fresco Reserve Wine Tasting in Ruskin Place will be Friday from 6-8 p.m. On Saturday from 1-5 p.m., Seaside hosts the Seeing Red Wine Festival Grand Tasting throughout the town. The event concludes Sunday with A Celebration of Bubbles hosted by Great Southern Café at 11 a.m. Tickets: $25 and seating is limited. Reservations: 231-7327 or TheGreatSouthernCafe.com. More info: 428-0825

Taste of THE Beach: Nov. 5-8 along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. Pier Park hosts Taste of Bay on Nov. 6 from 5:30-8 p.m. Tickets for the event are $50 per person. A more intimate event, a Wine Makers and Shakers dinner is Nov. 7 at Firefly Restaurant on Panama City Beach. Chef Paul will prepare a five-course meal, which will be matched with a celebrity vintner’s reserve and older vintage wines at each of these locations to create an unforgettable evening. Tickets for this event are limited. For more information on all events taking place during the Taste of the Beach or to purchase tickets, visit www.tasteofthebeachfla.com.

FIFTH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN OYSTER ROAST: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 6 in Apalachicola. Roasted oysters, oyster on the half shell, creamy artichoke and oyster soup, shrimp, crabs, salad and desserts all under the stars at The Garden Shop on Commerce Street. Music by Joe Hutchinson. For more information or for tickets, call 653-9419. Visit info@apalachicolabay.org.

CENTENNIAL WINE TASTING: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Historic McKenzie House. Wine, food, entertainment by Rendezvous (jazz). Tickets: $20 per person, includes admission and souvenir Centennial wine glass. Tickets before the event at Downtown Improvement Board, 413 Harrison Ave., or at event. Rebecca Saunders, Panama City Centennial Committee 785-9036

THIRD ANNUAL CATHOLIC CHARITIES FALL GALA: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Marina Civic Center, 8 Harrison Ave., Panama City. Heavy hors d’oeuvres by Uncle Ernie’s, dancing to music of East Bay, live auction (FSU football autographed by Bobby Bowden, University of Florida 2009 signed football and autographed memorabilia, celebrity signed guitar and weekend getaway), silent auction (retail and restaurant packages, cooking class, salon packages, gift baskets), give away of a new Toyota Camry at end of night; do not have to be present to win, tickets limited to 2,000 total. Gala tickets: $35 per person; car tickets - $25 each or five for $100. All proceeds benefit local efforts of Catholic Charities.

SECOND CHANCE OLYMPICS: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 6 at the FSU-PC campus between the Holley and Barron Buildings; sponsored by the FSU-PC student social workers. Free event open to all adult brain injured and physically challenged individuals. Games for everyone; lunch provided for the participants. Details: 769-7779

IVER RUN MOTORCYCLE RIDE POKER RUN: Registration begins at 9 a.m. CDT Nov. 7 at Blondie’s on Highway 90 in Grand Ridge; fundraiser hosted by The Community Safety Coalition. Registration includes food, two beverages, one poker hand, entrance to state parks, and most activities. Driver registration fees are $20; riders are $10. Extra poker hands are $5 maximum of six additional hands allowed/person. Details: Karen Fader at 850-526-2861

8TH ANNUAL BAY COUNTY VETERANS CHARITY/POKER RUN: Nov. 7; hosted by the Vietnam Vets / Legacy Vets MC Chapter E Panama City. Food and drinks, The Jokers will play blues, Southern rock, door prizes, raffles and booze basket. Registration is 9 a.m. to noon at Katmandu, 617 Azalea St. Panama City Beach; first bike out at 10 a.m. Run ends at

3 p.m. at AMVETS Post 2298 on the corner of Hwy 22 and U.S. 98 in Callaway; drawing at 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit The Sims Veterans Home & local and area veterans and their families for the holiday season. More info: Tony Kiessling at 850-628-6149 or www.vnvusa.com

HOLLY FAIR: Preview Party is at 6 p.m. Nov. 12; Champagne Brunch is Nov. 13; shopping is from 10 a.m. Nov. 13 until 4 p.m. Nov. 15. Merchants include an extensive selection of unique and exclusive gifts that include Christmas decorations, crafts, jewelry, clothes, toys, food specialties, household accents. Holly Fair is the Junior League of Panama City’s only fundraiser with all proceeds going back into the community.Sponsorships available; silent and live auctions. More info: www.jslpanamacity.org

CALL TO VENDORS: HEALTH FAIR AND HOLIDAY BAZAAR: Nov. 14 at the Senior Center on Lyndell Lane. Health screenings, flu shots, entertainment, door prizes and gift items. Vendors needed. To apply, call Lily Oatfield or Judith Novak at 233-5065 for applications.

FIFTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS AT THE FAIR: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Bay County Fairgrounds. Juried show features more than 60 exhibitors from the Southeast displaying fine art, jewelry, pottery, stained glass, shell art, watercolor, metal creations, cottage woodworking, birdhouses, botanical art and children’s art. Admission: One canned good or a monetary donation to go to local church food pantries for the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. More info: 522-1841

BASIC’S ANNUAL WORLD AIDS DAY VIGIL: A reception for BASIC’s 20th anniversary will be at its offices at 432 Magnolia Ave. from 3-8 p.m.; vigil at 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at McKenzie Park with Mayor Scott Clemons. Local performers will sing “Season of Love” from “Rent;” auditions are at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at 432 McKenzie Ave. downtown Panama City (to view a clip of the song from the movie, go online to YouTube and search “Seasons of Love.” More info: 785-1088; auditions: 785-1761

23RD ANNUAL BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS: Dec. 12, presented by the St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership. The event can be seen from the Panama City marina, St. Andrews marina and several waterfront parks in the area. The theme will be Centennial Hometown Christmas. Details: Shawna Beji at 872-7208, Bill Lloyd at 872-7272 or Susan Payne at 872-7240, or visit www.historicstandrews.com

THE OPTIMIST CLUB’S CHRISTMAS PARADE: Dec. 12 at Pier Park in Panama City Beach; parade begins at 5 p.m. at the north end of the park and will travel south. For information on participating in the parade, call 234-0854.

Stage

‘SEEING STARS IN DIXIE’: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 and 2 p.m. Nov 8, 15, and 22 at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th Street in Lynn Haven. A hilarious, heart-warming and sassy play about Hollywood invading Natchez, Miss., in 1956 for a location shooting. Tickets: $15; military/seniors: $14; students: $8. Reservations with credit card can be made by calling 850-265-3226.

‘CAMELOT’: Dec. 3 at the Marina Civic Center; presented by Bay Arts Alliance. Tickets: $37 to $50 at the Marina Civic Center Box Office or at www.marinaciviccenter.com

‘THE CLASSIC RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER’: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Marina Civic Center in Panama City. Presented by The Willis Ballet; starring The Saint-Petersburg Classic Ballet Theatre of Marina Medvetskaya and featuring local ballet students from area dance schools. Tickets on sale at the Marina Civic Center, 850-763-4696. More info: www.willisballet.com

“THE WEDDING SINGER’: Jan. 21 at the Marina Civic Center; presented by Bay Arts Alliance. Tickets: $37 to $50 at the Marina Civic Center Box Office or at www.marinaciviccenter.com