Events

The next featured artist at the Maxine Orange Studio Gallery, 21A Eglin Pkwy NE Fort Walton Beach, is Johnny Ocean Photography. A reception will celebrate this event on Friday, June 9. John Oja is a lifelong waterman with a passion for combining his love of art and the element of...

By Christopher Manson Celebrating its 35th year this month, the Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County’s ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival is one of the organization’s signature – and biggest – events. In recent years, the CAA has expanded this into Art Month, with visual, performing, and literary arts programming...

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) kicked off its highly-anticipated 2023 Concerts in the Village Thursday, April 20. The area’s first live concert series is held each spring on Thursday evenings at the MKAF Dugas Pavilion in Destin. This year’s 28th annual family-friendly series will run from April 20 to...

The Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, Todd Craven, Music Director/Conductor Featuring the Northwest Florida Symphony Chorale, Darrin Scott Isaac, Music Director Soloists: Stephanie Riegle, flute and Katie Ott, harp Works by W.A. Mozart, Matthew Fossa and Maurice Duruflé Experience the beauty of the famous Requiem by French composer Maurice Duruflé performed in...

Join the ladies of Women United for its 2nd Annual Brunch and Bubbly presented by Cox. Sunday, May 7, at 11:30 a.m. at 109 Brooks St SE in Fort Walton Beach. Wear your favorite pink dress (or blouse) and hear from passionate female leaders discussing the work of United...

By Paul Bonnette Panama City Beach may be quiet now, but soon the sounds of thunder begin rolling in; locals and visitors alike know it is once again time for the Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally. This five day event returns to Panama City Beach May 3-7 and they’re celebrating their...

By Lori Leath Smith Ahoy, maties! Avast, ye! It’s time to open your treasure chest, get your eyepatch on, take out your sword and get your pirate gear ready for 2023’s 67th Annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival—May 18-22. This is the second year the festival has been established on its new...

Join Military Family Appreciation Day to honor local service members and their families Saturday, April 15, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at The Landing in downtown Fort Walton Beach, 139 SE Brooks Street. Military Family Appreciation Day is a community event that aims to honor the brave service and sacrifices made...

SOF Missions, a leading non-profit that helps past and present military members suffering from the visible and invisible scars of war, will hold its 7th Annual SOF Missions Destin Gala April 8 at the Henderson Beach Resort. With a mission of empowering warriors to find purpose and resiliency, the SOF...