The SOFO Cinema program, presented by the Sowal Foundation and sponsored by the St. Joe Company Foundation, is making waves along the Emerald Coast. This innovative initiative is designed to spotlight local filmmakers and their short films on a monthly basis at a variety of rotating venues. With its...
Mark your calendar for the Meet the Artists event for Bloom Where You Are Planted on Saturday, September 21 at 2 p.m. Come to the library to meet Heddy Podnar, Kiara Jones, and Wendi Jackson in person, and have the opportunity to view the exhibit and ask the artists...
Backstage Pass returns to Historic Downtown Panama City for a six-concert series featuring bands from across the region starting Friday, September 13.
Backstage Pass grew out of the Concerts in the Park series begun in 1986 by Florida First Federal and late community leader, Roger Schadd. From 1986 to 2008,...
September brings three of the summer’s finest exhibits to the Center for the Arts. The Main Gallery features a collection of works by Morgan Summers. Local artist Heidi Johnson is featured in the Miller Gallery, and Cathy Baker-Ramsey’s work honors Craniosynostosis Awareness Month in the Spotlight Gallery. The public...
Home studio music lessons, a tradition that spans centuries, offer a personalized and immersive approach to musical education. This method of learning has been cherished for its unique benefits, fostering a rich and personal relationship between the student and music. The student enters a musical zone of learning as...
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...
August brings three exciting new exhibitions to the galleries of the Center for the Arts. The Main Gallery features a collection of works by the late artist Yu Tian Cheu. Local artist Nikki Bonnette brings scenes of New Orleans nightlife to the Miller Gallery in her exhibition, NOLA Nights,...
A gathering of theatre students came together recently at Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) to celebrate the close of their 11th Season, induct Jr. Thespians and commemorate the end of a fruitful season of children’s educational theatre. This event allowed ECTC’s students and parents to come together with food and fellowship...
Music, an ageless companion to the human experience, has a profound impact on our thinking abilities, emotional well-being, and social development. Engaging in music lessons, whether in childhood or adulthood, offers a variety of benefits that extend far beyond the ability to play an instrument well. Let’s explore how...
The sold-out 2024 Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam wrapped up with stars glistening and music blaring. When the last note of Morgan Wallen’s rousing set rang through the speakers, approximately 120,000 country music fans filled the festival grounds over four days to witness previous day’s headliners Jelly...
