The Rush to Print
Self-publishing has unleashed a torrent of writers
Kid-Friendly Theater Productions Reign in April
Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) continues its celebration of spring with three kid-friendly theater productions in April. ECTC has performed for more than 6,000 students since 2012. Over 1,600 children and families attended its Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) productions…
J. Leon Gallery + Studio to Showcase New Artists Through April
There is just about one more month left to enjoy the first installation of artists for 2022 at J. Leon Gallery + Studio in Miramar Beach. Head to the gallery's monthly Sip N' Stroll event, where four new artists have…
Andi Scurto Artwork Graces Destin Brewery’s Mattie Light
Destin author and illustrator Andi Scurto, author of The Accidental Adventure of Mattie the Giraffe, now has a beer named after her creation: Destin Brewery’s Mattie Light, a light lager. Not only that, but 15 percent of all sales of…
Newly Formed Fort Walton Beach Cultural Arts League Seeks to Vanquish the City’s Imperfections
They may not have capes, but Fort Walton Beach has a band of new heroes. In an animated presentation to the Fort Walton Beach City Council on Tuesday, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) administrator Alisa Burleson introduced the newly minted members…
Meet Aaron King Vaughn Sinfonia Youth Orchestra Conductor
Music was a big part of Aaron King Vaughn’s family life growing up in Tallahassee. His grandfather was a voice professor at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) for 50 years and his grandmother was a concert pianist. It’s not…
Maxine Orange Addresses ADSO
Maxine Orange looked plucky in her petite plum velvet blazer, but she was nervous. “This is a first,” she said. Though the 42-year-old artist has done many things — design an underwater art sculpture, paint portraits of blushing brides live,…
Florida Luxe Arts Festival (FLLUXE) Set for March 19
Bay Arts Alliance will hold its second annual Florida Luxe Arts Festival (FLLUXE) on March 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FLLUXE is an exciting, interactive arts festival that combines street chalk art installations with live music, art projects,…
