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The 27th Annual Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) Festival of the Arts, held Oct. 29 and 30 in the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin, featured exhibits of more than 100 artists from across the United States showcasing a diverse palette of artistic styles in nearly 20 different...
Presented by Paradise Promotions of The Emerald Coast and Life Media  7 BRIDGES, one of the greatest EAGLES tribute bands in America is coming to the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center February 18, 2023. The concert event will feature four hours of fantastic, nostalgic, classic music from two of the...
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...
Young Concert Artists (YCA), the prestigious New York-based international advocacy organization which champions young classical musicians, has honored Sinfonia Gulf Coast Music & Artistic Director Demetrius Fuller with an appointment to its board of directors. “Maestro Fuller has a long association with our organization and has engaged many YCA artists...
Painting with a Twist is FUN art, not FINE art! This season, connect with your friends in a warm, festive, supportive and positive environment. Wine, art and fun combine, whether you’re hanging out with friends, a date or the whole family. Book Your Party! Want to host a private party in...
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...
For the past 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 on the Gulf feature 30 venues presenting over 200...
Students steal the show in these Education Theatre Programming productions with all of your favorite characters such as Mrs. Potts, Lumiere, Cogsworth and Belle and the Beast. Students get to act, dance and sing on a professionally designed set with lights, sound and fun costumes! The “Bigs” (Tuesday’s Class) will...