Butler named grand marshal of Camp Gordon Johnston Parade
A retired Navy lieutenant commander will serve as grand marshal for the 2022 Camp Gordon Johnston Veterans Parade, slated for Saturday, March 12 in Carrabelle.
Lt. Cmdr. Herman Hank
Mardi Gras parade to roll through Saturday
Argh! The Pirates of Oyster City, human and canine, are about to invade Apalachicola this Saturday, Feb. 26. The Mystic Krewe of Salty Barkers will present their annual Mardi Gras Parade and celebration. Festivities start at 11 a.m. with music and dancers at Riverfront Park in Apalachicola. The party lasts until about 4 p.m. There…
WWII museum honors canines and cartoonists
Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting two special exhibits in March – to honor Americas canine military veterans and to recognize the role of cartoonists in World War
Friday Ilse Newell concert features World Jazz Trio
The last Ilse Newell Fund for the Performing Arts concert in February features the contemporary sounds of modern jazz and pop standards. On Friday, Feb. 25, at 8 p.m. the World Jazz Trio will perform at Apalachicola’s Trinity Episcopal Church. The trio performs regularly as part of the Tallahassee club scene and features Michael Bakan…
OneBlood bus highlights Apalachicola library’s February
February is Love Your Libraries month, and to celebrate, the Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library is reminding residents that digital ebooks, audiobooks, emagazines, and elearning classes are
Museum to showcase Black Amphibious Truck Companies
In commemoration of Black History Month, the Camp Gordon Johnston Museum will present in February an exhibit on the history of two Black Amphibious Truck Companies, the 818th and the 476th, which
Holiday markets beckon Saturday shoppers
Apalachicola and Carrabelle will be welcoming the holiday season Saturday, each with their own holiday markets. The Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce will be hosting about two dozen vendors on Avenue E, between Water and Market Streets, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the annual Holiday Fresh Market On the eastern side of the…
Crooked River Lighthouse hosts Lantern Fest Saturday
Glowing lanterns, music, dance and nighttime tower climbs bring magic and history together this Saturday evening, Nov. 27, when Lantern Fest will be celebrated on the park grounds of the Crooked River Lighthouse at Carrabelle Beach. This outdoor festival, known for its display of more than 100 colorful, hanging lanterns, lights up the night from…
Capital Chordsmen to perform holiday concert
The Capital Chordsmen return to bring their classic barbershop harmonies back to Apalachicola with a holiday concert at Trinity Episcopal Church on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. The performance is free to the public as their way of giving back to the community following the COVID restrictions. The concert features a mix of classic…
Buck O’Neil talk set for Saturday morning
The Carrabelle History Museum is presenting a fascinating history program entitled, Right On Time: Buck ONeil and Black Baseball this Saturday morning, Nov. 20 at C-Quarters Marina, 501 St. James Ave. (U.S. 98) in Carrabelle, This program, featuring author Wes Singletary and baseball aficionado Josh Weaver and will be held from 10 a.m. to noon…