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Cirque Dreams Illuminations… Oct 8, 2009 (Thu) 7:30 PM Marina Civic Center You’ve never experienced anything like this. “Illuminations” combines European cirque-style performance artistry with American circus arts and Broadway theatrics to give you a show you will not forget. Cirque Dreams Illumination is a bustling city of generalities set in a landscape of dreams, towering buildings and infinite possibilities. Ablaze with lights and activities, objects and shapes transform into windows and stairways that lead beyond imagination. City dwellers collect objects that are balanced beyond belief, linemen delicately walk wires, daredevils leap tall buildings and flyers redefine the risks of flight. Everyday occurrences are transformed into astounding feats performed by ...

One Big Fam Damnily Oct. 7th What do you get when a country-blues-loving fingerstyle guitarist named Reverend Peyton marries a washboard player whose brother happens to play the drums and owns a van large enough to haul a family? You get one insanely awesome Big Damn Band coming to your area. The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn has only been around for three years, in that time period these country-blues aficionados from rural Indiana have played more than 250 shows annually and logged more miles on their van than most acts who have been around for a decade. “We end up playing with a lot of punk rock bands and any kind of roots acts from bluegrass to alt-country to rockabilly to you name it,â€� the Reverend himself answers when asked what a typical Big Damn Band performance is like, “weâ...

This fall, Panama City Beach and Panama City will host several cultural and artistic events sure to bring out the artist in you. From exhibits, to shows to street painting festivals, there will be loads of artistic fun to be had all over town. You just have to get up, experience the great weather, talented artists and be inspired. 1. BAY COUNTY FAIR ART EXHIBIT – October 5-10 – BAY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Calling artists of all ages to submit art for the Bay County Fair Art Exhibit, October 5-10, 2009. 2 youth categories, several adult categories. 2 works per artist. Contact Panama City Artists 850-769-0608, info@panamacityartists.net, www.panamacityartists.net 2. CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION – October 8 – MARINA CIVIC CENTER Cirque Dreams Illumination is a bustling city ...

Weekend Wednesday is all about giving you an early start on the weekend. All the events and specials throughout the weekend all in one place and posted on hump day so you may plan accordingly. Below is enough fun to keep your weekend full and exciting. Fall is in FULL Swing! Weather Report Friday, High 84 – 30% Chance of Rain Saturday, High 82 – 30% Chance of Rain Sunday, High 82 – 30% Chance of Rain Thursday October 1st 2009 Visual Arts Center – Animals & Architecture Watercolors by Don Taylor Margaritaville – Barry Fish Band LIVE Club Oxygen – DJ Doc Roc – Ladies Drink Free 9-12 – $1 draft Coconuts – Fifth Street Poker League @ Coconuts 4PM Friday October 2nd 2009 Oktoberfest – Downtown Panama City Beach – accordion players, ca...

The idea behind the Seafood Wine and Music Festival is simple – a celebration of the wonderful array of local area seafood prepared by local chefs merged with local and area wines, entertainment and vendors with a special focus on families. The event will be loaded with retail vendors, wine tastings, chef exhibitions, rides for the family, car show, live music from local musicians plus Grand Funk Railroad, Julianne Hough, John Anderson and Styx! Let the Festivities Begin! 8. Family Fun Day – Saturday and Sunday there will be a special focus on family activities and events from 11am-3pm both days – 2008’s festival included a “Kids Lunch With Spongebob Squarepants” & special Kid’s Concerts, Gallagher’s Gymnastics Team, Creole For Kids with...