The stellar, 10-concert, live-music series, Thursdays, April 10 – June 12, will feature premier musicians and bands performing everything from classic rock and yacht rock to soulful tributes and high-energy hits. From iconic blues rock to soulful Amy Winehouse tributes, danceable yacht rock and Def Leppard classics—plus a special...
The event extravaganza of the season supports Sinfonia Gulf Coast and its music education community outreach initiatives
By Zandra Wolfgram
1. Cre·scen·do (/krəˈSHenˌdō/) Even the name is full of fun! It’s such an exciting word — it’s a noun, adverb, adjective and verb.
2. Cheers! With the celebratory signature cocktail by Skybar...
The Northwest Florida Ballet (NFB) returns to the Mattie Kelly Arts Center to conclude Season 55 with the beloved fairytale, Cinderella, on Sat., March 8, at 7:30 p.m. and Sun., March 9, at 2:30 p.m. The Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra (NFSO), led by NFB Music Director and Conductor David...
February 22, 2025 | 7 PM | Mattie Kelly Arts Center | Main Stage | Niceville
Step back in time and experience the energy, innovation and glamour of the Jazz Age as the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra presents Stars of Tomorrow: The Roaring Twenties! on February 22, 2025, at the...
By Will Estell
If you consider yourself a fan of great music and the talented songwriters who make the songs you love possible, you will definitely want to make plans to attend the 16th Annual 30A Songwriters Festival—especially since it is now considered the top-rated songwriters’ festival in America—happening along our...
Three Okaloosa Students Named Finalists in the 2024 Florida Space Art Contest
The Okaloosa County School District is thrilled to announce that three talented students have been selected as finalists in the 2024 Florida Space Art Contest, a statewide competition for K-5 students. With nearly 2,600 entries from across Florida,...
Discover how Sinfonia Gulf Coast is redefining the symphony experience in its 2024-2025 season — with powerhouse performances, innovative concerts and can’t-miss events — in this exclusive Q&A with Maestro Demetrius Fuller.
By Zandra Wolfgram
For the 19th season you are once again “redefining the symphony experience” with fresh offerings. Tell us about...
By Autem Bush
Celebrating their 30th Anniversary this year, The Pyramid Players recently brought Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, Jr. to the Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium that included an art show featuring the works of Pyramid Artists statewide.
Willy Wonka, Jr. was The Players’ 16th annual community-inclusive production, who study their...
This year, $32 million was cut from Florida’s state cultural arts budget. The impact was immediately felt statewide by 600 organizations as well as additional businesses. Some art organizations had to shut their doors. This unprecedented slash of funds means supporting the arts at the local level is more...
By Nathanael Fisher, ECTC Producing Artistic Director/CoFounder
Last year, Season 11 ended with a beautiful and magical show – Mary Poppins. Hillary Marshall Anthony and Vincent Pelligrino, along with 20 other cast members and a spectacular creative team co-created a wealth of magical, heartwarming and inspirational moments on our stage...
