Author: Jennifer Ireland

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The first month of the New Year has come to a close and many of us have struggled to keep our New Year’s resolutions. Eating healthier, learning a new language or taking more time for ourselves are just some of…

Kick off the New Year with the Piano Men

Elton John and Billy Joel have two of the most recognized names in music and have assembled magnificent bodies of work. It is fitting, then, that the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra pay tribute to them with a unique concert. “Piano Men:…

The Best of the Best

What do you think of when you hear the phrase “the Best of the Emerald Coast?” Chase Alexander Photography For some, it’s all about their favorite seafood. Others are reminded of exceptional service they received from a local retailer or…

Strum Fun: Destin Will Host Bluegrass Festival

Since 1995, the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation has brought the arts to the Emerald Coast in ways consistent with the cultural, educational and spiritual outlook of its namesake, fairly regarded as a Destin matriarch. The Foundation sponsors events including the…

Between the Layers Opening Reception

Rachel Pongetti Graffiti Bridge, located at the 17th Avenue train trestle   Street art, graffiti, urban art … no matter what you call it, art is everywhere and can be very beautiful. It’s even become a name for an iconic…

Summer of Sounds

Summer is almost here and with this beautiful season comes some beautiful things. Warm weather, beach days, blue skies and, thanks to the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF), plenty of live music.    For 20 years, MKAF  — named for…

What is "Art"?

Have you ever been to an art show and thought, “How is this piece considered ‘art’”? We all have different interpretations of what constitutes as “art” and this spring Emerald Coast Theatre Company — a non-profit professional theater founded in…