Written by Cebo Campbell
Last Updated:: October 14, 2009
The 9th annual Jazz-by-the-Bay Festival begins at 6 p.m. Oct. 16 and noon Oct. 17 at Oaks-By-the-Bay Park, at 10th and Beck avenues in St. Andrews, Panama City.
The festival features noted jazz artists playing a variety of jazz styles including mainstream, classic, Dixieland, and Latin.
Fest ‘09 headliners include J.B. Scott/Lisa Kelly Swinging All-Stars (Jacksonville); Longineu Parsons Quintet (Tallahassee); Jazz vocalist Giacomo Gates (New York City, NY); and Victor Payano Quartet (Orlando).
Admission is free.
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Written by Cebo Campbell
Last Updated:: October 14, 2009
Club La Vela will be hosting a Battle of the Bands Oct. 17th. On Saturday night 10 rock/alternative bands will hit the stage to battle it out for the night’s best band. You don’t want to miss the great music and the chance for your favorite bands to become legend.
A stage:
10:30- Blue Eclipse
11:10- Element 55
11:50- Storage 24
12:30- Aerias
1:10- Mid Summer Classic
B stage:
10:50- Steel Fading
11:30- Dead Ringers Guild
12:10- Red Hour
12:50- Shadow Life
1:30- Mara Dona
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Written by Cebo Campbell
Last Updated:: July 29, 2009
Hunt’s Oyster Bar
Hunt’s Oyster Bar serves up the best oysters in Bay County, PERIOD. Whether it’s done raw, Cajun style, sautéed or any other manner, there is simply no better place. But beyond the tasty oyster dishes and seafood, Hunt’s embodies the soul of Panama City. Within its walls lies a long history of the city and any day you visit you’re likely to see family generations all enjoying the oyster eating tradition together. The service at Hunt’s is southern and hospitable and the vibe is one you’ll be talking about long after you leave.
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Black Angus
Black Angus Restaurant is known for doing one thing and doing it very, very well; S-T-E-A-K. Black Angus is a Panama City staple, famous for its award-winning prime rib, but loved for its amazing service and ...
Written by Jason Koertge
Last Updated:: July 10, 2009
Gliding gracefully across the protected St. Andrews Bay, Captain Rick Ackerman pilots the Betsy Ann Riverboat through the calm intercoastal waterway that weaves through Bay County, Florida. With just over 40 people on board, its Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise night, and one unsuspecting victim will suffer a pretend fate none so desirable.
The cruise leaves the dock just before sunset and weaves its way past the Port Panama City towards the St. Andrews Marina. Providing the weather’s good, which it almost always is, the sunset is guaranteed to be nearly perfect. With a smooth gradient from orange to deep blue, if you’re lucky, the clouds will put on a remarkable show of color changes. First dinner, then the mystery begins.
On the menu is sweet barbeque to include soft dinner ro...
