3 To Do: Cat talk, Stern Series, more
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1. Zoom In: ‘A Second Shot at Life’: The Key Marco Cat
At 2 p.m., March 5, Marco Island Historical Society Curator of Collections Austin J. Bell traces the 12,000-mile journey that the Key Marco Cat has made since its discovery on Marco Island in 1896 by archaeologist and anthropologist Frank Hamilton Cushing.
The Marco Island Historical Museum is located at 180 S. Heathwood Drive. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and the site is handicapped accessible.
Face coverings are required for entry, and social distancing and sanitizing practices are being followed.
WOW To Do List: Juan Diaz exhibition, more
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Juan Diaz exhibition
Marco Island Center for the Arts will present “The Gathering” a solo exhibition artist Juan Diaz. Diaz, a Naples resident, was born in Bogota, Columbia in 1981. He was the recipient of Southwest Florida 2013 FACE Award for Culture & Arts awarded by Gulfshore Life Business Magazine and the 1999 Porter Goss Award. “The Gathering” will be featured in Lauritzen and Rush Galleries Jan. 11- March 2. Information: marcoislandart.com.
La Petite Gallery artists receptions
La Petite Gallery will feature the amazing journey of art created by Carolyn Burger. Burger will feature works of all different subjects, styles, colors, and size in her exhibition (Jan. 11-February 2). La Petite Gallery will also feature the impressionist inspired works of Pat Perrotti. Perrotti uses her impressionistic style to paint florals, boats, figures, seascapes, and still life (Feb. 9- March 2). Gallery Receptions for both
WOW To Do List: Marco Players - ‘The Spirit of Bay Manor,’ more
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Festival of Birds
All month long: With the all-inclusive Festival of Birds’ pass, festival attendees receive exclusive access to all activities, including eight presentations, virtual birding experiences broadcast live and other live-streaming nature activities. The Festival Pass also includes a 15% discount for attendees to use in January towards boat and kayak tours with Rookery Bay s exclusive eco-tour partner, Rising Tide Explorers. Cost: $40 for All-Inclusive festival pass. Register at RookeryBay.org.
Marco Players: ‘The Spirit of Bay Manor’
“The Spirit of Bay Manor,” a world premiere by Joe Simonelli, takes place in a supposedly haunted house. But, is it really haunted? Five people gather to prove that the house isn’t haunted. The story line succeeds as a frightening psychological thriller. “The Spirit of Bay Manor” is on stage Jan. 6-24 at The Marco Players Theater, Marco To
New Year s events in Okaloosa and Walton counties
From staff reports
2020 is finally giving us something to celebrate: the start of 2021.
There are plenty of options to ring in the new year from fireworks displays, to live music, to a New Year s Day dip in the Gulf of Mexico.
Check out the list of events below:
The following events are scheduled for New Year s Eve:
BAYTOWNE COUNTDOWN NYE: 5 p.m.- 1 a.m. at The Village of Baytowne Wharf, 9300 Baytowne Wharf Blvd., Miramar Beach. Family-friendly events from 5-8 p.m. include face painting, kids activities and live music on the Baytowne LIVE stage with DJ 30A from 5-7 p.m. and first fireworks display at 8 p.m. Dance with live music from GROOVY 7 from 7 p.m. until 1 a.m., featured on the events plaza stage. End the night with a midnight fireworks show. Must be age 21 and older after 10 p.m. unless accompanied by legal guardian. Details: BaytowneWharf.com