Junior League of the Emerald Coast Hosts the Second Annual Toast on the Coast to Benefit the Child Clothing Project
The Junior League of the Emerald Coast (JLEC) will host their second annual Toast on the Coast fundraising event on Friday and Saturday, September 27-28, at Henderson Beach Resort to benefit a great cause while enjoying culinary delights from participating vendors. Proceeds from Toast on the Coast will go to benefit the Junior League of the Emerald Coast's mission and help support their community impact projects such as the Child Clothing Project which annually clothes 300-400 children in Okaloosa and
Sinfonia Gulf Coast Launches Stellar 2024-2024 Season
Entering its 19th season, Sinfonia Gulf Coast continues its tradition of "redefining" the symphony experience. Led by Music & Artistic Director Demetrius Fuller, the region’s only fully professional symphony orchestra aims to entertain, educate, and inspire the Northwest Florida Gulf coast. Sinfonia is elated to present a sensational lineup of concerts for the 2024-2025 season. From the revolutionary talents of Grammy award-winning composer and harmonica player and pianist Howard Levy, to the powerhouse
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Announces Call for the 29th Annual Festival of the Arts Collaborative Art Exhibit
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) is now accepting applications for the Adult Collaborative Art Exhibit component of the 29th annual Festival of the Arts (Friday, Oct. 25 (Arty Kick Off Party at Henderson Beach Resort in Destin) Oct. 26-27 (Festival weekend)) at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin, Florida. One of the unique features of MKAF’s Festival of the Arts is the Collaborative Art Exhibit, which showcases the work of seasoned and emerging adult artists and local student artists
Nominations Now Open for 2024 NWF FRLA's Hospitality Heroes
The Northwest Florida Chapter of the FRLA recognizes the best of the best in our industry each year with the Hospitality Hero Awards. Category nominees are honored at a prestigious banquet with a spectacular dinner, ceremony, and cash prizes. Categories include the following: Restaurant FOH Employee • Restaurant BOH Employee Restaurant FOH Manager • Culinary Manager • Bartender Hotel/Resort FOH Employee • Hotel/Resort BOH Employee Hotel/Resort Manager • Spirit of Hospitality • And More Nominations are
Call for Volunteers for the 28th Annual Festival of the Arts
Do you have a heart for art? Then feel free to lend a hand. Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation is seeking volunteers for the 28th Annual Festival of the Arts kicks off on Friday, Oct. 27 with a reception at Henderson Beach Resort; the exhibition is Saturday, Oct. 28 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday, Oct. 29 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) on The Dugas Pavilion lawn in Destin. Various shifts are available including set up (on Friday, Oct. 27), main entry, artist relief, children’s tent and beverage booths as well as break down
Sinfonia Gulf Coast Launches Stellar 2023-2024 Season
Season 18 features the music of Tony Award-winning Broadway stars Laura Benanti and Brian Stokes Mitchell, Grammy-nominated Trombone Shorty, sirs Andrew Lloyd Webber, Elton John and Paul McCartney, award-winning saxophonist Steven Banks, John Williams’ epic Jurassic Park film score and moreSinfonia Gulf Coast continues its tradition of “redefining” the symphony experience as it enters its 18th season. With a mission to entertain, educate and inspire the Northwest Florida Gulf coast, the region’s only fully
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Announces Call For The 28Th Annual Festival Of The Arts Collaborative Art Exhibit
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) is now accepting applications for the Adult Collaborative Art Exhibit component of the 28th annual Festival of the Arts (Friday, Oct. 27 (Arty Kick Off Party at Henderson Beach Resort in Destin) October 28-29 (Festival weekend)) at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin, Florida. One of the unique features of MKAF’s Festival of the Arts is the Collaborative Art Exhibit, which showcases the work of seasoned and emerging adult artists and local student artists
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Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) has named Roger van Lieshout of Cape Coral, Florida, the 2023 Festival of the Arts poster contest winner
Recognized as one of Northwest Florida’s premier fine art shows, the Festival of the Arts, produced by MKAF, is one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year on the Emerald Coast. This year’s 28th annual event will kick off on Friday, Oct 27 evening with a Kick-Off Reception at Henderson Beach Resort. The Festival weekend follows on Saturday, Oct. 28, and Sunday, Oct. 29 at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin. An oil painter since childhood, Roger van Lieshout, a native of Winnipeg,
Will you join us for THIS?
Hello Destin, Each year, we have the chance to come together, get dressed up and enjoy an evening of fun, entertainment and celebration at our SOF Missions Destin Gala. I’m excited to share that this year’s event has officially been set for Saturday, April 8 — and I would love for YOU to be there! Whether you attend on your own, host a table or choose to sponsor this year's event, your participation in this incredible night will make a lasting impact for the veterans we serve. Will you mark your calendar
