Events

Sinfonia Gulf Coast welcomes back two Broadway stars, Morgan James and Nicholas Rodriguez, for “Get Happy: A Judy Garland Centennial Celebration” Saturday, Jan. 21. at 7:30 p.m. at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center in Destin. James replaces Jessica Vosk who was originally cast in the lead role. The exciting multimedia...

The winners of the 35th Annual John Leatherwood Concerto Competition will perform at the Stars of Tomorrow ‘An Invitation to Dance’ Concert on Jan. 21, 2023, at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center Main Stage in Niceville. They will be accompanied by the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra under the direction...

For 13 years, the 30A Songwriters Festival has attracted thousands of dedicated live music fans from around the country to hear original songwriters spanning many genres of music perform their songs. The beach resort towns along Highway 30A in Santa Rosa Beach feature 30 venues presenting more than 200...

•••• New Years’ Eve •••• New Year’s Eve Fireworks | 8 pm | Okaloosa Island Boardwalk | FWB New Year’s Eve Bash at Rick’s | 4 pm-1 am | Okaloosa Island | FWB Ringin’ in the New Year | 7 pm Entertainment Begins | 8 p.m. Fireworks; Midnight Fireworks and Ball Drop...

To kick off your new year, get your “Glitter and Glam” on with Diamond Dan at LJ Schooners’ New Year’s Eve party! Dinner specials will run from 5-10 p.m. The Village of Baytowne Wharf will host Baytowne Countdown, Saturday, Dec. 31, 6 p.m.-1 a.m., with two breathtaking fireworks displays at...

We’re looking forward to the Okaloosa Island Boardwalk New Year’s Eve Fireworks at the end of the fishing pier at 8 p.m. Great places to watch are from anywhere along the Boardwalk areas including the pier, beach and the beach-facing restaurants and bars. The New Year’s Eve Bash at Rick’s...

••••••••• 1 ••••••••• Sequins and Suits Niceville-ValP Chamber | 7 pm | NWFSC | Niceville Anastasia: The New Broadway Musical | 7:30 pm | Mattie Kelly Arts Center | Niceville Christmas Sweaters & PJ’s Wine Tasting | 5 pm | Taste | Fort Walton Beach ••••••••• 2 ••••••••• FWB Chamber First Friday Coffee |...

First Baptist Church of Fort Walton Beach will present the 34th Live Nativity celebration from Thurs., Dec. 15 to Wed., Dec. 21. The Live Nativity is open from 6 to 8:30 p.m. each night and is the first time in several years that it will be open on a...

By Nathanael Fisher, Emerald Coast Theatre Company “Christmas time is here. Happiness and cheer. Fun for all that children call their favorite time of year.” It doesn’t matter if I am in the car, in a store, or walking down the street at Grand Boulevard listening to their outdoor music…this song...

Visits with Santa, Holiday Lights, Parades and Much More! By Lori Leath Smith For many years, our piece of Paradise has ignited the holiday spirit in each of us and allowed the season to come to life for the young and young at heart. With a unique blend of theatrical storytelling,...