“We’ve come to the time in the season,
When family and friends gather near,
To offer a prayer of thanksgiving,
For blessings we’ve known through the years”
These are the opening lines of “Thanksgiving Prayer,” written by Josef Anderson and performed by national legend Johnny Cash in the 90s TV show Dr. Quinn,...
Drums have been with us longer than any other instrument. They are man’s best musical friend, fulfilling our need for movin’ and groovin’ since the first records of man-made drums in 5500 B.C.
While drums have had a huge variety of purposes in history (from use in rituals and ceremonies...
By Raymond Cyr
The month of December is the celebration of the ending of a year. The pleasure for a music student is the completion of their song which they have been preparing for recital. This is also the time when the entire family will applaud them and their musical...
The Center for the Arts is unveiling a fused glass permanent art installation and three new exhibits this month for the public to enjoy.
The main gallery will be hosting the first Bay County Audubon Society’s Arts and Photography Competition and Exhibition for the organization’s 2022 Nature Connection program. This...
For this year’s Annual Friends of the Bay County Public Library Celebration, Lucky Mud with special guest, Sierra Everly will perform on Thursday, March 20 at 6 p.m. at the Bay County Public Library. The set will be a combination of Lucky Mud’s original Americana folk tunes and several...
By Jamie Zimchek, Editor
In a region deservedly noted for its sunset-centric images, Mark Little’s photography stands out. Slightly irreverent in scope, Little focuses less on the sandy beaches that draw colorful throngs and more on the ever-changing water. “I like how the ocean is unpredictable,” says Little. One minute...
By Will Estell
If you’re a fan of great country music and America’s best beaches, you’ve probably already heard a thing or two about Gulf Coast Jam. What started as a decent size outdoor music festival 10 years ago has now grown into one of the top-ten largest, and most...
By Brittany Kirke
Twice as sexy as two 20-year-olds, Christon Birge is making his mark in the country music industry. His most recent release, “Best Friends Bring Beer,” debuted its official lyric video on the first of March in 2021.
Born and raised a humble man in Vernon, FL, Christon found...
The Panama City Center for the Arts opened three new exhibitions on October 2. These include "Cut From the Same Cloth’’ by a collective of artists from different areas of the world; a showcase of work by Katherine Voorhis; and the Haunted Higby Spider Cavern, a creepy immersive experience...
Programs Available in Freeport, DeFuniak Springs and Miramar Beach
Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s (ECTC) 2024 Fall Educational Theatre programs are bigger and better than ever. These programs provide creative and engaging classes designed especially for young thespians from elementary to high school, as well as adult classes. ECTC offers classes...
