Art

In January, J.Leon Gallery + Studio, began the new year by welcoming local and regional artists Andrea Chipser, Lennon Michalski, Megan Patterson, and Melanie Moore to its talented lineup of featured artists. “We are so happy to welcome these new artists. Each artist brings new life to the already vibrant...

Wholesome, Fun Books For Kids Of All Ages Are you looking for great read-aloud books or first readers for your kids? Local author Dan Madson has released the first two offerings in a brand-new best-selling series of books for children. Featuring two lovable characters named Burgerhead and Mean Jerry, Dan’s...

At a special wine dinner event hosted by Vin’tij Food & Wine, the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF), a not-for-profit charitable arts organization founded in 1995 to be Northwest Florida’s champion of cultural arts and arts education for all, honored retiring CEO, Marcia Hull. Hull who has served as...

By Zandra Wolfgram The season of love is coming. To prepare, Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) gives you 10 “dramatic” ways to show you care. Give the gift of live theater. ECTC presents the dramatic, adventuresome comedy Popcorn Falls, Friday, Feb. 12 through Sunday, Feb. 28. Nathanael Fisher and Jason Hedden...

Saturday Night at Painting with a Twist is the place to be Picture this: A couple painting a beautiful scene on canvas, sipping on their favorite wine, and laughing together for hours on end. This couple walks away with stomachs that ache from laughter and artwork they can keep for...

Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s (ECTC) The StoryTeller Series returns with three new offerings: Three Places at Yalta (Jan. 12 & Feb. 9), Give ‘em Hell Harry! (Jan. 26) and Katharine Hepburn (Feb. 23 & March 2) all at 7:30 p.m. The series begins with the world premier staging of Three...

The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF), a not-for-profit charitable arts organization founded in 1995 to be Northwest Florida’s champion of cultural arts and arts education for all, announced that Demetrius Fuller has been named as Chief Executive Officer. Fuller will replace Marcia Hull, who has served as MKAF CEO...

Emerald Coast Theatre Company A Christmas Carol Dec. 4, 5, 10-12, 17-19 at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 13, 20, at 2 p.m. This theatrical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ spirited classic uses only five actors to bring the most beloved holiday characters to life. From Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob...

Have a holly, jolly Christmas and head into the holidaze at full speed! At Painting With a Twist, painting feels like a holiday PARTY! Twist with artists as they lead you step-by-step through a fun, holiday painting that you take home at the end of the class, perhaps a...

By Zandra Wolfgram Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) continues its eighth annual season in November with three entertaining offerings. “We love the season of giving. What better way to show the ones you love you care than to enjoy an evening of family-friendly theater. We are proud of our talented...