We recently held a Studio 237 Music recital. Students prepare months in advance for their moment of performing on a stage for family and friends. We are proud of them and their performances. Each student puts forth great effort to walk up to the stage, present themselves, and play...
Bay Arts Alliance is happy to announce FIRED UP, an exhibition of pottery pieces created by nine local artists, to be on display at the Center for the Arts this summer.
FIRED UP opens July 1 and runs from July 2 - August 27. It includes work by Pavel Amromin,...
Reviewed by Jack Smith
I hope you took my advice last month and read “The Hope” by Herman Wouk. If you did, get ready for “The Glory.” Both books cover the birth of Israel and its turbulent history. “The Hope” opens in 1948 and culminates with the triumph of the...
Patriotic music comes in all shapes and sizes from anthems and marches to folk and rock, but is united by one sentiment: a sense of pride and belonging in the country we call home. Especially as we enter into summer and with the Fourth of July activities fast approaching,...
By Jamie Zimchek
There’s a new act in town, and it’s well, magic. Literally. And funny. Also literally. Andy Gross, a magician slash comedian slash ventriloquist is Harpoon Harry’s “magician in residence” this summer, and he’s here to mess with your mind (in all the right ways), make you laugh,...
Three colorful exhibits opened at the Center for the Arts June 3rd. Visitors can expect to see vibrant acrylic paintings of varying styles from three local artists.
In the main gallery, Christence Taylor will debut her exhibition, “Life and Lemons.” While Taylor has previously had solo shows, this is her...
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 Anna and Nathanael Fisher
What do roller skates, mall hair, leg warmers, jean shorts, neon green and Greek Mythology all have in common? They’re just a few of the ‘80’s throwbacks you’ll find in Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s production of Xanadu! This Tony Award-nominated, hilarious musical adventure is about...
The Bay County Public Library has two stunning art exhibits on display throughout the end of May. The work of local contemporary artist, Christon Anderson, has a new exhibit hanging on both the Youth Services and Adult Services gallery walls. Two of the display cases in the lobby are...
By Marta Rose-Thorpe
Meet Steve Gilmore, Panama City local and lifelong American jazz bassist. Throughout his 50+ musical career Steve has performed at length and recorded with many great jazz and pop legends. Steve currently heads the local Gulf Jazz Society as Artistic Director, booking jazz talent from nearby cities...
