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On Wednesday, November 8 at 7 p.m. the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with the Emerald Coast Autism Center will present a benefit concert entitled Sounds of the Spectrum. The concert will feature world famous operatic tenor Lawrence Brownlee and internationally acclaimed trumpet soloist David Spencer. Accompanied by the...
By Bobby Parker Stage Crafters Community Theatre closes out its 51st Season with Something Rotten! the Musical opening November 10th at the Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium in Downtown Fort Walton Beach. Celebrating its 200th show, Something Rotten! the Musical is a remarkable achievement and a testament to the dedication...
By Anna Fisher, Emerald Coast Theatre Co. My Dad took me to see Camelot when I was around 12 years old. It was my very first experience seeing a live performance, and I remember walking up the steps at the Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium with such excitement that I had...
Concerts at the Landing has been extended this year and will run every Friday through Oct. 27 at the Fort Walton Beach Landing. Because of ongoing construction, the stage has been moved to the west side of the park, next to the Indianola Condominiums. There are signs marking a...
By Will Estell If you’re a fan of the arts—whether visually, musically or through their power of healing, and if you live anywhere in Okaloosa, Walton or Bay Counties, then you’re likely already familiar with Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF)—the outreach and events this organization has been bringing to Northwest...
By Victoria Ostrosky Take yourself back in time. It’s sweltering and dusty. The sun beats down and your sandals kick up dirt. The Temple looms large, its massive stone columns and steps filled with people going about their business. The smell of penned sheep and goats mingle with the scent...
By Will Estell If you reside in, or have spent much time along, any of the beach communities that make up what I coined “America’s Favorite Coastal Playground” some years ago, then it’s certainly no secret that not only do celebrities from the film, tv, music and entertainment world vacation...
Painting with a Twist is FUN art, not FINE art! Connect with your friends in a warm, supportive and positive environment with wine, art and fun combined Book a Private Party! Want to host a private party in an exclusive party room? Yes! Party Rooms are available for your holiday gatherings, team...
Tony Award-winning Broadway, film and TV star Laura Benanti will headline Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s Cabaret at Seagar’s Prime Steakhouse at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Resort and Spa on Wednesday, Sept. 27. This one-night-only benefit begins with a reception at 5:30 p.m. followed by a four-course dinner curated by executive chef Fleetwood Covington and a live performance...
By Anna Fisher, Associate Artistic Director, ECTC Picture it; America–1956. A gallon of gas is 29 cents and a glass bottle of Coca Cola costs you a nickel. Grace Kelly becomes Princess Grace of Monaco and new products on the market include Play Doh, Comet Cleanser and a funny little...