Foo Foo Fest, set for Nov. 3-14, unites culturally diverse and creative happenings, events and moments under one banner with the aim of attracting visitors to beautiful Pensacola. Events of high artistic and cultural caliber are delivered with a hefty…
Fashion Week is coming to South Walton for the fourth year and this time, celebrity designer Christian Siriano is joining as a 2016 headliner and emerging designer and competition judge. Siriano’s designs have appeared on some of the world’s biggest…
The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center is opening its second location in its efforts to prevent child abuse and protect children. The new center, located at 336 College Ave. in DeFuniak Springs in Walton County, will be known as the…
Lineups are set, tickets are on sale and music festival season is upon us. One festival that must not be missed is only hours away on the beautiful beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama. The Hangout Festival is May 20-22 and…
Opening day for Major League baseball teams may be April 3, but the Destin Little League isn’t prepared to wait that long. They get started with an Opening Day parade on March 12 that winds its way to Threadgill Park.…
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…
Flowers, chocolates and elegant candle-lighted dinners are some of the things that couples enjoy on Valentine’s Day. Meritage Spa offers an alternative to those traditional gifts — a day of relaxation for that special someone. Special Valentine’s Day spa packages…
For seven years, Emerald Coast Magazine has been bringing the hottest stylists together to compete for the honorable title of “Top Salon of the Emerald Coast.” This year, we’re kicking the event off with a digital campaign titled, “Top Salon…
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:…
Thin Mints, Caramel deLites and Shortbread cookies are just a few of the treats that Girl Scouts across America sell to make people happy and aid in fundraising. Whether you enjoyed them when you were a kid or buy a…
Christmas carols, jingle bells and Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” are a few things that come to mind during the holidays. Last year, the Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) created a new holiday tradition with their original adaptation of Dickens’…
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…
The Northwest Florida Ballet’s production of the Nutcracker with its sugar plum fairies and twirling toy soldiers has become an indispensable part of the holiday season. This year marks the company’s 36th annual production of the classic fairy tale. The…
The Emerald Coast Theatre Company is preparing for its first production of the 2015-2016 season. “Eleemosynary” features an all female cast of local and regional actors and is written by Lee Blessing. Although the show may have an unusual sounding…
Fashion designers from around the country soon will be converging on the Emerald Coast to show off their latest collections and creations as part of South Walton Fashion Week. Included will be aspiring designers hoping to be named the Emerging…
Five years ago, a handful of women passionate about supporting Food for Thought Outreach initiated a modest grassroots fundraising event to benefit the organization. Now, Love All Tennis has grown into something special. What started out in its first year…
Bluegrass is coming to the white sands of Destin. Bluegrass at the Beach, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, is a production of the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation and will bring together veteran acts and rising stars in a family-friendly musical showcase…
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…
Glitz, glamor and exquisite jewelry are coming to McCaskill and Company this summer and fall. View the vast collections of beautifully crafted jewelry during exciting trunk shows and festive special events. Not sure which show you want to attend? No worries,…
Photo Courtesy of Coastal Skin Surgery Coastal Skin Surgery and Dermatology is spreading awareness of Melanoma. Warm summer weather, laying on the beach and catching some rays is all part of the Emerald Coast lifestyle. However, some of these daily…
Photo courtesy of Digital Graffiti Beautiful, dynamic images and colors seem beam, beat and bounce. Lights flash and move to their own beat. Voices murmur, fingers point, heads nod. One of the most magical, awe-inspiring art events returns to…
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 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…
"She said yes!” That’s what every man wants to say after asking the woman of his dreams to be his forever. Wedding season is upon us and that means lots of love and lots of bling are going around. So…
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…
What do Katharine Hepburn, Erma Bombeck, Gracie Allen and Shirley Valentine all have in common? If you said Shirley Simpson, you’re correct! On Feb. 26, the former producer, writer and performer will take to the stage and bring to life…
Christmas carols, jingle bells and Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” are a few things that come to mind during the holidays. The Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is creating a new holiday tradition with their original adaptation of Dickens’…
Photo courtesy Northwest Florida Ballet Christmas trees, twinkling lights and the Sugar Plum Fairy are things that inspire holiday spirit. The Northwest Florida Ballet is gearing up for their annual performances of the beloved holiday tradition, The Nutcracker. The play…
Do you love Girl Scout Cookies? Which is your favorite … the Samoas or Thin Mints? There’s no need to wait for the cookies to be delivered because The Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle are dishing up to preview one…
