“Shrek The Musical,” directed by Craig Ewing. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure. Irreverently fun for the whole family, this local Stagecrafters show proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.
Performances are Oct. 28-30 and...
Have you always dreamed of learning the guitar? Or do you have a guitar tucked away somewhere at home, gathering dust and begging to be given a new lease of life?
Despite its intimidating appearance, the guitar is one of the easiest musical instruments to start playing right away. It’s...
Demetrius Fuller Gives His Take on Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s 17th Season
By Zandra Wolfgram
Sinfonia Gulf Coast has a stellar 2022-2023 season line up. From world-renowned vocalists and violinists to Broadway’s brightest stars, Beethoven musically mashed with rock bands. Curating a season that “sings” is an artform and Sinfonia Music &...
By Rachel Prescott, studio6twenty5
It’s early on a Saturday morning. A group of tiny dancers make their way to the ballet studio in a single file line, up on their tippy toes, with their hands on their hips. For the next 30 minutes, these independent two- and three-year-olds will explore...
With a packed schedule, it can be difficult to decide whether to add music lessons into your kid’s weekly activities. If you’re on the fence about signing them up for lessons on piano, guitar, ukulele, singing, or perhaps something else, take note of the unique benefits provided by music...
The Northwest Florida Ballet 53rd season kicks off with The Ugly Duckling, performed by Lightwire Theater, Saturday., Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin’s Grand Park. This audience favorite brings a classic tale to the modern stage in an unforgettable theatrical experience. Lined with electroluminescent wire,...
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 | 2 – 6 PM
MATTIE KELLY ARTS CENTER AT NWFSC
Who’s ready to kick off another exciting Savor the Sound concert fundraiser, but in cooler weather and with an outstanding guest speaker? The Taylor Haugen Foundation has announced that Sammy Lee Davis, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient...
By Don Lambert, ECC Member
Singing has the power to make individuals and communities healthier and happier! And we are blessed to have The Emerald Coast Chorus (ECC), a singing organization based in Fort Walton Beach that serves communities throughout the Florida panhandle.
The chorus has been a chapter in the...
By Lisa Cyr
As temperatures are soaring into the 90s, there is no doubt that the greatest way to spend your time is soaking up the sun at the beach or pool (don’t forget the sun protection!) and cooling off with a refreshing beverage.
When chilling on vacation, having a barbecue,...
By Kenneth Books
The Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra (NFSO) is about to launch its 2022-23 season, offering a full slate of great concerts.
Todd Craven begins his second season as Music Director of the NFSO. He brings a lengthy and impressive background to his position, as well as a love of...