LIVE @Pineapple Willy’s Pier Bar – Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Cebo Campbell

One Big Fam Damnily Oct. 7th

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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,” the Reverend himself answers when asked what a typical Big Damn Band performance is like, “we’ll play with anyone, really.”

That simple axiom is one of the things that sets Peyton’s band apart; Big Damn Band somehow crosses the barriers between indie rock/punk rock kids, scenesters, and traditional blues fans. At a BDB show, one is likely to get a taste of a myriad of genres fraternizing under one immensely eclectic umbrella. Frequent touring has allowed the Reverend’s band to perfect their bluesy show, giving showgoers a full-on experience they’ll be talking about for years. That experience will come to Panama City Beach October 7th as Pineapple Willy’s Pier Bar hosts what could be one of PCB’s most exciting events all year. Don’t miss Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band.

For more information and band schedules check out www.willyspierbar.com

When: Friday October 7th 8:00 PM

Where: Pineapple Willy’s Pier Bar on Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach

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8 Ways to Inspire Your Inner Artist This Fall on Panama City Beach

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Cebo Campbell

111708_madonarro_500x500_post_imageThis 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 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 an international cast of acrobatic urbanites, flexible fanatics, world-class athletes, musicians and more. This action packed Cirque Dream is enhanced with over 100 inventive costumes and set in a fantastical cityscape of dimension and special effects. Cirque Dreams Illumination will surpass its jaw dropping, family friendly spectacle proclamation by the Los Angeles Times and exhilarate audiences of all ages.

3. DESIGN YOUR SCARECROW – SCARECROW FESTIVAL – October 9th through October 24th
From October 9th through October 24th is the scarecrow festival in St. Andrews! Design and enter your own scarecrow. There is no cost associated with this event! ~ Deadline to enter in scarecrow is 09/15.

Great family fun event and is open in individuals and business to design a scarecrow as well. For more information or to obtain an entry form visit: www.historicstandrews.com

4. ABSTRACT PAINTING EXHIBIT W/ JANE SEGREST – October 9th – GCCC
Don’t miss Jane Segrest’s works of art on display, October 9th, at the Amelia Tapper Center main gallery at Gulf Coast Community College. Opening reception is from 6 to 8pm and the exhibit runs through November 6th.

Jane Segrest’s water-based mediums and oils appear in private and corporate collections. Through the use of arbitrary shapes and luminous colors, ordinary subjects find new definition. Segrest’s larger-than-life treatments explore form and detail. In her hands, even the most common subject becomes new.

Gallery hours are 10am to 4pm Monday through Friday and are free to the public. www.janesegrest.com

5. CELEBRATION OF ARTS, FSU CAMPUS – Oct 17
Calling all Visual and Performing Artists to participate in Celebration of Arts, Oct 17, on the FSU campus. Visual artists must be members of Panama City Artists, $25. No set up fee, no commission on sales. Contact Panama City Artists 850-769-0608, info@panamacityartists.net, www.panamacityartists.net

6. A CLOUD OF IDEAS
Calling artists of all ages to create and donate up to 20 works of art each, 5” x 7” or smaller, for A Cloud of Ideas Art Exhibit in early December. Works can be any media, originals or prints, unframed, no bigger than 5” x 7”. All works will be sold for $5 each during the December exhibit and all sales will benefit Panama City Artists- nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the visual arts through exhibition, education, and interaction. Artists can pick up unsold works at the close of the exhibit.
Deadline for submissions: Nov 1, 2009
Exhibit dates: December 4- 31, 2009
Mail up to 20 submissions and $5 submission fee to A Cloud of Ideas, 535 Mercer Ave, Panama City, Fl 32402 or drop off on Fridays between 4pm and 6pm by Nov 1, 2009.
For more information, contact Heather Parker, Panama City Artists President, 850-249-9295, info@panamacityartists.net, www.panamacityartists.net

7. HOLLY FAIR – BOARDWALK BEACH RESORT – November 13-15, 2009
Holly Fair, the Junior Service League’s signature fundraising activity, celebrates 21 years of holiday shopping here on the Gulf Coast. Voted “Best of Bay” for a third year in a row, Holly Fair will once again offer locals and visitors an unmatched shopping experience with over 80 merchants filling the Boardwalk Beach Resort & Conference Center.

Holly Fair has become synonymous with the one chance during the holiday season where you can shop for unique gifts, jewelry, accessories, holiday-themed items all under one-roof, for one-weekend in early November.

8. MADONNARO ’09: STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL – PIER PARK – November 20-22
Pier Park host this remarkable Italian street painting festival. Sponsored by the Visual Arts Center, the event will include a full weekend of painting by both amateurs and professionals. New this year, a special kids area will allow children to create their own street paintings right on the sidewalks of Pier Park. For more information on how to become an artist or sponsor for this event, please call 850.769.4451

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October 1 – Weekend Wednesday: The Early Beat on Weekend Fun

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Cebo Campbell

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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, carnival rides and sausage eating contests

Friday Fest Downtown Panama City – Live Music, Great Shopping

Visual Arts Center – Animals & Architecture Watercolors by Don Taylor

Book Signing – Border’s Bookstore – Timothy A. Weeks

Pier Park – Super Power Boats National Championship – 8AM

Gulf Coast Community College -4PM Sizzling Science Extravaganza – rocket launch, chemistry magic, dissect

Coconuts – LADIES’ NIGHT! Free well drinks for the ladies from 10PM to Midnight!

Club Oxygen – Unforgiven Friday 2-4-1 Everything 7-9 – Ladies Drink FREE 10-1

Margaritaville – Lennie Jennings LIVE

Hofbrau Beer Garden – Free Beer Friday – Free Beer at 6 pm

Spinnaker’s – LIVE music with WILLTOWN

Club La Vela – No Cover for Ladies 18+ til 12 PLUS Free Screwdrivers for Ladies 21+ til 11

Saturday October 3rd 2009

Saturday Morning Movies – Grand Theater -  $3 gets you movie, popcorn and drinks – Madagascar

Oktoberfest – Downtown Panama City Beach – accordion players, carnival rides and sausage eating contests

Woodlawn Church Fall Festival – Pier Park Amphitheater – Rides, bounce houses, free food and drinks, contests and entertainment

Lynn Haven – Fall Sugar Plum Cottage – Fine art paintings, fall, Halloween and Christmas gift items and jewelry and bake sale

Pier Park – Super Power Boats National Championship – 8AM

St. Andrews Waterfront Market – Fresh Produce, Arts, Crafts and Seafood in Downtown PC

Coconuts –  Demolition Reggae perform @ Coconuts – LIVE 9PM

Margaritaville – Jason Grandy LIVE

Club La Vela – Studio 54 Party  – Free Cover for ladies 18+ til 12

Spinnaker’s – CK Secrets & Condom Knowledge Halloween Fashion Show Sneak Peek – Ladies Free til 12

Club Oxygen – Sinful Saturday 2-4-1 Everything 7-9 – $1 drinks 9-12 – $5 Jagerbombs All Night

Hofbrau Beer Garden -Strong Man Contest

Sunday October 4th 2009

The Skate Factory – The Panama City Roller Derby takes on the Tallahassee Rollergirls – 6pm

Pier Park – Super Power Boats National Championship – 8AM

The Marina Civic Center – The Widow’s Lantern – Opera

Margaritaville – Jason Grandy LIVE

Club La Vela – No Cover for Ladies 18+ til 12 PLUS Free Screwdrivers for Ladies 21+ til 11

Spinnaker’s – Sindustry Sunday – All SIN & VIP & SUPER Cardholders get $2 Premium Drinks 11pm-close.

Spinnaker’s – Tricked Out Truck and Car Show

Our Suggestions:

Families will have a blast this weekend at the downtown Panama City Beach Oktoberfest. Food, music, fun and amazing fall weather.

Couples, hit the Grand Theatre on Saturday night to see Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut “Whip It!”, all about roller derby madness. Then, on Sunday night hit the skate factory in Panama City Beach to enjoy some live roller derby action as the Panama City Roller Derby team takes on the Tallahassee Rollergirls at 6pm

Clubber’s, you’ll want to double dip on Saturday night. Club La Vela’s Studio 54 Party is going to be serious 70′s style fun while on the same night CK Secrets & Condom Knowledge have a Halloween Fashion Show Sneak Peek at Spinnaker’s.

Have a happy weekend everyone and remember if you want to add an event to Weekend Wednesday just email me cebo@toocreative.com

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8 Reasons You’ll Love the Seafood Wine and Music Festival

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Jason Koertge

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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 Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience, Steve’s Kazoo Crew Band, there will also be face painting, special appearances by your favorite cartoon characters, plus other activities designed especially for the family and children. 2008 was the first year for the special family budget friendly daytime only ticket – and it is available again for the 2009 festival.

7. Emerald Coast Cruzin Car Show – Panama City Beach favorite car show, filled with hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, custom cars and trucks will line Frank Brown Park on Saturday and Sunday giving you a free sneak peak at this year’s hottest rides.

6. Bouncer Village & Family Yoga - Brought to you by Beach Bouncers on Panama City Beach, kids get to enjoy a full Bouncer Village, featuring over a dozen giant bouncy experiences for them to bounce themselves silly. For those looking to relax, family yoga classes and exercises will be available Saturday and Sunday.

5. Frank Brown Park – There is simply no better venue to host Panama City Beach’s signature event than Frank Brown Park. With loads of space, on site restrooms, power and wi-fi and even a world-class pool if you need to cool off. If you’ve never been to the festival, you’ll love every second and want to come back to enjoy what is an expansive and beautiful park.

4. Arts, Crafts, Antique Vendors – The Panama City Beach Festival will feature select arts & crafts vendors, retail vendors, antique dealers, and various community/charity vendors. Specialty jewelry, wood crafts, wine racks, pottery sales & demonstrations, glass art & demonstrations, stained glass, ceramics, quilts, folk art, and more.

3. Daily Wine Tastings – Wine? Yes, pleas. The festival offers three full-bodied days of wining, dining and socializing amid several local, domestic and international wines.  Florida’s own Republic National will serve as the exclusive wine partner. They will host rare wine auctions, present celebrity winemakers, top vineyards, wine tastings each day and more. Beginners will have an opportunity to sample the wines, learning about the make-up and the regions they come from while wine experts will have an opportunity to sample some of the rarer wines they might not otherwise get a chance to try. Wine Tastings are Included with General Admission & VIP tickets, for adults 21+. Beer and wine will be available for sale from gates open to gates close.

2. Celebrity Chef Exhibitions – Local and area celebrity chef’s from some of the legendary Panama City Beach restaurants including Breakers, Saltwater Grill, Firefly, Hammerhead Fred’s, Boatyard, and more will perform special exhibitions over the 3 day event. You’ll see and taste some of the most creative and delicious seafood dishes in America all paired with the various (and copious) amounts of wine. Come hungry.

1. The Food, The Wine and, well, The Music – The Panama City Beach Seafood, Wine & Music Festival is designed to reflect a true taste of the coast, a true toast to the coast and some of the world’s best entertainment. What you get then is the coast’s best array of food, never-ending glasses of wine and awesome family entertainment. How good is the entertainment? From the beginning of the festival on Friday to the very end on Sunday, the music and entertainment will never end. 2009′s festival headliner entertainment is bigger and better than ever: Young & Classic Country Friday Oct 9th with Florida’s own country legend JOHN ANDERSON with special guest ACM New Country Artist of the Year Julianne Hough in support of her self-titled country album, see one of the top rock bands of all time, STYX, performing Saturday Oct 10th, and Celebrating 40 Years of Rock Sunday Oct 11th with GRAND FUNK RAILROAD The American Band!

More Information:  www.panamacitybeachfest.com

Frank Brown Park – on Hwy 98 (Back Beach Rd) across from Pier Park
Tickets on sale now. Save time (avoid the lines) and save money when you buy online in advance. Full price gate admission will go into effect @4pm Friday October 9, 2009. click here to purchase advance discount tickets now
Children & Pets

ALL NEW FOR 2009 – Kids 12 and under admitted FREE
No pets allowed inside venue.
Seating

Bring a lawn chair or a blanket as festival area is grass field.

Gates

Open Friday at 4pm-11pm
Saturday 11am-11pm
Sunday 11am-11pm

Parking

Parking available at the Frank Brown Festival site directly north of Pier Park. Parking is $5 per car, per day. Special VIP Parking is included with VIP tickets.
Coolers

NO COOLERS ALLOWED. Water, soft drinks, juice, beer & wine are available for sale. Please note a cash bar will be available inside the venue along with a variety of food vendors.
Umbrellas

NO UMBRELLAS ALLOWED. Please wear a hat and bring sunscreen. Shade is available under various entertainment and food tents throughout the festival grounds.
Smoking

No smoking will be allowed under the tented areas. Smoking is allowed in designated areas only – these areas will be well marked. Please be considerate of your non-smoking colleagues.
CD Sales and Merchandise

Each national headliner entertainers cds will be on sale the night they perform in the Merchandise Tent near the stage. Festival shirts, and other festival items will be available in the marketplace area.
Food Vendors / Beer & Wine Sales

A variety of food vendors will be located the the Food Court area. Beer, wine & soda will also be available at designated beverage tents only.
Arts & Crafts Vendors

A wide variety of vendors will be on site for shopping all weekend.
ATM Available on site

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Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge at Pier Park: More than Just Another Country Bar

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Ellie Cominos

Tootsies4If you live or vacation in Panama City Beach, chances are you have heard of Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge at Pier Park. The first Tootsie’s started out as “Mom’s” in Nashville, Tennessee, and was bought in 1960 by Tootsie Bess. Tootsie actually credits a painter with naming the bar, after she came in one day and found that he had painted the whole place orchid – thus the name Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge. Today, Tootsie’s in Nashville is world-famous, and one of the nation’s top country music nightspots, with many famous names stopping by or performing on a regular basis. In May 2008, Tootsie’s came to the then new Pier Park in Panama City Beach and has been showing both locals and tourists a rockin’ good time ever since.

Tootsies5There are many reasons Tootsie’s has climbed higher and higher towards the top of the Panama City Beach best nightlife list. One of the first things you’ll notice as you walk in is that the place exudes friendliness – there’s no pretentiousness, no attitude, just a down-home, what you see is what you get vibe. People show up complete with cowboy hat and dancing shoes, ready to have a great time and enjoy the music. Unlike its cozy Nashville counterpart, Tootsie’s in Panama City Beach is spacious, with plenty of room inside to dance and mingle, plus there is also a large outdoor area at the front of the building where you can sit and relax with a drink, and watch the lively goings-on at Pier Park. Aside from the atmosphere, another big draw to Tootsie’s is the fantastic live music. There are many places in town that feature live entertainment, but Tootsie’s takes it to a whole new level. Talented musicians from Nashville take the stage each and every night and wow the audience with their exciting renditions of popular country and southern rock tunes that will have you on your feet in no time. Band members are totally in sync with each other and allow for plenty of audience interaction, including taking requests and asking everyone to sing along. It’s a good time for all, and there’s nowhere else like it in the area.

Tootsies2Tootsie’s is more than just a hot nightspot. Opening at 11:00 am daily, the music actually begins early, with a live performer playing throughout the day. Families can stop by and enjoy some great food and a cool drink or friends can pop in for after work cocktails and bar snacks – the music doesn’t stop. Tootsie’s really comes alive at night, but it’s also a wonderful and convenient stop during the day, especially if you are already indulging in some Pier Park retail therapy. If you are a fan of country music, or even if you’re not, you should definitely check Tootsie’s out. (I grew up in England where country music is non-existent, and I love Tootsie’s). It’s one of the best things to ever happen to Panama City Beach nightlife, and it’s here to stay. Bonus – you never know who you might see!

Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge is located at 700 S. Pier Park Drive, Panama City Beach. Call (850) 236 3459 for more details.

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