By Will Estell
If you consider yourself a fan of great music and the talented songwriters who make the songs you love possible, you will definitely want to make plans to attend the 16th Annual 30A Songwriters Festival—especially since it is now considered the top-rated songwriters’ festival in America—happening along our...
The Bobby Van Deusen Trio with Steve Gilmore on Bass, Brent Purcell on drums, and of course Bobby on the keys, will present a Jazzy version of all your Christmas favorites on Tuesday, December 13, at the Shrimpbat Restaurant in St. Andrews. As you listen to Bobby Van Deusen...
By Jack Smith
Wilbur Smith was born in Zambia in 1933. Educated at Michaelhouse, a private senior boys school in South Africa, and then Rhodes University, Smith became a full-time writer in 1964 after his first book, “When the Lion Feeds,” met with great success. Since then, he’s used his...
Headquartered at SOWAL House in Rosemary Beach, the SOWAL Foundation, also known as SOFO, serves as a vibrant hub for artistic expression and community empowerment. As a registered 501(C)(3) organization, SOFO is dedicated to uplifting and empowering local artists, fashion designers, and filmmakers, playing a vital role in cultivating...
Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) presents The Marvelous Wonderettes - Caps and Gowns, January 19 - March 3, 2024. We’re back in 1958, and it’s time for the Wonderettes to graduate in this delightful sequel to the smash Off-Broadway hit! Join Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy as...
By Lisa Cyr
September is here and people are saying goodbye to their summer vacation and returning to a daily schedule. It is the month that we receive a larger number of calls from people seeking music lessons. They are in a discovery mode and are exploring for information to...
By Josette Rhodes
One of the things I love most about 30A Songwriter Radio’s Music & Coffee Shop is when different musical artists wander in and we get to learn about their journeys. One of those many artists is Kevin Carson. “Living On 30A”, Kevin’s first new CD in 11...
By Lisa Cyr
Perhaps you recognize that music affects your emotions. When you listen to upbeat songs, you feel good, and listening to sad songs can lower your mood. If you think about it, the notion that tunes impact feelings shouldn’t come as a surprise. The word tune, after all,...
The Bay Annual Competition and Exhibition returns for its 59th year this May at the Center for the Arts. Joining this exhibition will be the Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month exhibit in the Miller gallery and Angel Martinez’s work in the cafe.
In the 1960s, the Panama City Artist...
By Marta Rose-Thorpe
‘Renaissance Man’ seems apropos in answering the question to Who is Brian Clowdus? “I’m this theatre producer who grew up coming to Bay County,” he smiles. “This is not the life I had planned a few years ago, but life is exciting if you allow yourselves to...
