Review by Jack Smith
Planning a trip to St Bart's in the late eighties, I needed enough reading material to last two weeks. I went to Barnes & Noble and found this series on the “just published” rack. As a fan of historical fiction, I thought this might be the...
By Jamie Zimchek
Liza Snyder makes art. But she doesn’t just make art, she helps other people of all reasonable ages learn how to make art too, with great patience and a twinkle in her eye. If you’ve had occasion at any point in life to help a seven-year-old paint,...
By Lisa Cyr
Love has been on people’s hearts for a long time. In biblical times, David wrote the Book of Psalms, a collection of songs and poetry often speaking of love and devotion towards God. And then there is the Songs of Solomon focused on the adoration of one’s...
Review by Jack Smith
I am an avid reader and when the weather is nice, there is nothing better than sitting on the beach enjoying a great read. Last summer I couldn’t help but notice that every other woman appeared to be reading Where The Crawdads Sing. I quickly wrote...
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 Marta Rose-Thorpe
I want to talk about Art! Recently I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Marlene East, a resident of the Grand Lagoon in Panama City Beach and founder of Marlene East Glass Art (www.marleneeastglassart.com). As oftentimes happens, one interesting person leads you to another. My friend and...
Review by Jack Smith
When my wife and I moved to Florida two years ago, we knew extraordinarily little of the state. So my brother-in-law did some research on our behalf and sent us the perfect historical novel, A Land Remembered by Patrick D. Smith. The book looks at Florida’s...
By Jamie Zimchek
“Art is conversation,” says local artist Christon Anderson. You only need a minute with his works to see what he means. In one, a baseball player straddles the painting’s focal point, offset by a torn picture of Bert from Sesame Street, a news clipping, and a ripped...
Emerald Coast Theatre Company has plenty in store for theatre goers this month.
“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 ECTC theater kids. They are passionate...
Bay county might be best known for its beaches, but there’s more to this popular Gulf Coast destination than sand and magnificent sunsets. Explore beyond its sandy frame and find an arts scene that eschews prints of sea turtles and sand dollars in favor of more contemporary pieces, like...
