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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation Emerald Ball Raises $172K for New Medical Equipment
The Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation announced today that the Emerald Ball raised approximately $172,000 benefiting Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast’s acquisition of a state-of-the-art CT scanner for children and adults. The Foundation held the Emerald Ball at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa on Saturday, February 4, where guests enjoyed a curated dinner with filet and grouper, dancing to Mr. Big and the Rhythm Sisters, Epic Photo Booth, a wine and bourbon pull. The black-tie event was
Tuesday, January 31, 2023Soiree on the Bay Benefiting Children's Volunteer Health Network
Plans are officially in place for the 2nd Annual Soiree on the Bay, benefiting Children's Volunteer Health Network! Sponsored by the Dugas Family, this event will take place on their family estate and will be filled with lavish festivities on Friday, March 10, 2023, and Saturday, March 11, 2023 Enjoy a lavish gathering with fine wine, food and spirits at the 2nd Annual Soiree on the Bay, benefiting Children’s Volunteer Health Network. This weekend is presented by the Dugas Family and will take place on
Wednesday, December 14, 2022Tickets Now on Sale for South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival, April 27 - 30, 2023
Tickets are on sale now for South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival, taking place April 27 – April 30, 2023, in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin® (not to be confused with the Sandestin resort or Sandestin wine festival). Pre-sale ticket prices are good through Dec. 31, 2022. With more than 600 quality wines to taste over four days, this annual award-winning charity event delivers a wine experience unparalleled among Northwest Florida wine festivals. In addition to the vast selection of wines from
Monday, December 12, 2022Tickets on Sale for 2023 Emerald Ball Benefiting Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast
Tickets are now on sale for the Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation’s 2023 Emerald Ball to benefit Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast, the event is Saturday, February 4 at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Resort Golf and Spa and is presented by Howard Group, Grand Boulevard, and Silver Sands Premium Outlets. Proceeds from this year’s event will go toward purchasing a new computerized tomography (CT) scanner for both adults and
Thursday, December 01, 2022Emerald Coast Theatre Company's Storyteller Series Returns with Four Powerful Shows for Season Ten
The Storyteller Series at Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) returns January 8 - March 7, 2022 with four powerful performances featuring professional actors and authors presenting compelling stories and dramatic works. There are four Storyteller presentations staged at ECTC’s performance space located at 560 Grand Boulevard (upstairs) in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, located in Miramar Beach, Florida. Shirley Simpson as Minnie Pearl - Sunday, January 8 2023 at 2:30pm Local stage and screen veteran
Wednesday, November 02, 2022Emerald Coast Theatre Company Opens Registration for 2023 Spring Educational Theatre Programs
No matter your age, Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s 2023 Spring Educational Theatre programs offer something for everyone. The popular Educational Theatre Program provides creative and engaging offerings designed especially for young thespians from pre-school to high school, as well as adult classes. The full schedule of class dates and times along with and registration rate information can be found at www.EmeraldCoastTheatre.org. “We are thrilled to be able to offer these performing arts programs to
Wednesday, October 26, 20222023 30A Songwriters Festival Headliners Announcement
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County is very pleased to announce the initial round of confirmed artists for the 14th Annual 2023 30A Songwriters Festival! Headliners will include legendary artists: LYLE LOVETT, GIN BLOSSOMS, RICKIE LEE JONES, YOLA, STEVE EARLE, and MORGAN WADE. Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums since his self-titled debut in 1986. A singer, composer, and actor, the four-time Grammy award-winning musician fuses elements of
Monday, October 24, 202220th Annual Charity Golf Classic Raises Nearly $220K to Improve Imaging Services at Ascension Sacred
The Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation held its 2022 Charity Golf Classic on Friday, Sept. 23, at Burnt Pine Golf Club in Sandestin. The tournament raised $218,145 for a new CT scanner at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast to better serve adult and pediatric patients. The CT scanner, arriving in late 2022, will enhance the experience of patients with its speed and image quality. For example, an entire adult chest, abdomen and pelvis study can be conducted in approximately one second so patients don’t
Monday, October 24, 2022CAA Calls Artists For 2023 ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) invites visual artists of all disciplines to apply to participate in the juried 35th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival planned for May 13 and 14, 2023, in south Walton County, along Northwest Florida’s beaches. ArtsQuest will take place in the Town Center of Grand Boulevard, which is also home to other large-scale events including the 30A Songwriters Festival and the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival. Located along the Scenic Highway 98 corridor,
Monday, October 24, 2022Coastal White Christmas Comes to Grand Boulevard
Grand Boulevard at Sandestin has released an exciting schedule of events for this holiday season. Included this year are Grand Boulevard’s signature holiday celebrations, the new Holiday Lights Kick-off Celebration and Parade, and numerous festive family-friendly activities. The schedule will include the return of the popular Festival of Trees - a charitable tree decorating contest, complementary photos with Santa, free rides on elegant horse drawn carriages and choral performances by the Emerald Coast
Wednesday, October 12, 2022South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival Donates $40,000 to Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation
The annual South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival donated $40,000 to Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) to support 17 children’s charities in Northwest Florida on Aug. 31, 2022. The charity wine festival, founded by Chan Cox of Wine World, designates DCWAF as the sole recipient of the net proceeds of the event. More than 4,500 people attended the 2022 festival. “Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation is honored to be the beneficiary of South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival. As the
Monday, October 03, 2022Emerald Coast Theatre Company Raises Over $50,000 During 10-Year Anniversary Event
The Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is pleased to announce that over $50,000 was raised at their special 10-year anniversary event, “An Enchanted Evening: Celebrating a Decade of Dreams,” presented by Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®. The celebration took place at the theatre, located at 560 Grand Boulevard, Suite 200, on Friday, September 16, and transcended guests into a whimsical evening unlike any other. The space was transformed from its usual configuration into a stunning event space with bistro
Friday, September 30, 2022Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat
“It is fun to have fun, but you have to know how.” Get ready for all the tricks on stage when you come see Dr. Seuss’ Cat in the Hat - part of Emerald Coast Theatre Company's Theatre for Young Audiences. The show opens Friday, October 14, 2022, and runs through Sunday, Oct. 23. Public performances are October 15 and 22 at 6.00 p.m. and October 16 and 23 at 2:30 p.m. School Field Trips are offered October 14, 19, 20, and 21 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. “The Cat in the Hat knows a lot about that!” Follow
Tuesday, September 06, 2022Emerald Coast Theatre Company Launches 10th Anniversary Season
Feel your spirits rise as Emerald Coast Theatre Company launches its 10th anniversary season with the uplifting Broadway musical, Godspell. Join Jesus and his disciples as they recount the greatest story ever told. This classic Broadway musical features told through parables timeless songs like Day by Day and Prepare Ye shine a light on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. At times funny and poignant, this beautiful show dissolves hauntingly into The Last Supper and Crucifixion while Jesus’ message
Monday, August 15, 2022CAA Announces Program Expansion & Addition of Miramar Beach Creative Campus
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is proud to announce an expansion of its programs and services with the addition of its Miramar Beach Creative Campus. The new Creative Campus will be an evolution and collaboration of the CAA’s Foster Gallery and J. Leon Gallery + Studio, which opened its doors in 2020 with the vision to be a high-end gallery attainable for everyone. The Miramar Beach Creative Campus will feature rotating exhibits, special exhibitions, multi-disciplinary classes, a ceramics
Monday, August 08, 2022Emerald Coast Theatre Company Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
The Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) will celebrate its 10-year anniversary with a special event titled, “An Enchanted Evening: Celebrating a Decade of Dreams,” presented by Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®, on Friday, Sept. 16, from 5:30-9:30 p.m. The non-profit theater company was founded by Nathanael and Anna Fisher in 2012 to inspire, educate, and entertain the Emerald Coast. They invite the community to their space in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®, located at 560 Grand Boulevard, Suite 200, for
Monday, August 08, 2022CVHN Unveils New Mobile Dental Clinic
Children's Volunteer Health Network, an organization that provides free access to dental and mental health services to children in need in Northwest Florida, has announced the arrival of their second mobile dental clinic. The first bus, gifted to CVHN from the Dugas Family Foundation, is an operatory clinic on wheels. The dental unit meets children where they are and provides preventative dental services on the bus, which is often parked outside of local schools. Now, another state-of-the-art bus is being
Wednesday, July 27, 2022Emerald Coast Theatre Company Opens Registration for 2022 Fall Educational Theatre Programs
There’s no tap dancing around it, Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s 2022 Fall Educational Theatre programs offer something for everyone including both children and adults. “There couldn’t be a time where self-expression through the performing arts is more essential for our children,” said ECTC co-founder and producing artistic director Nathanael Fisher. “Many of the schools in our community cannot offer the theater arts and so we are thrilled to be able to supplement with our professional education programs,
Friday, July 15, 202220th Annual Charity Golf Classic on September 23 to Benefit Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast
Registration has begun for the 2022 Charity Golf Classic, which will be held Friday, Sept. 23, at Burnt Pine Golf Club in Sandestin. The presenting sponsors this year are Grand Boulevard, Howard Group and Silver Sands Premium Outlets. The chair of this year’s event is Bill Tate. Proceeds from the tournament will be used to purchase advanced diagnostic imaging technology for the care of both pediatric and adult patients at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast. The Siemens Somatom Drive CT scanner is
Thursday, July 14, 2022Northwest Florida Ballet Announces 22/23 Season
The Northwest Florida Ballet (NFB) 2022-2023 season is set to include four incredible world-class productions, including two main stage productions at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center featuring the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and two free outdoor performances. NFB’s 53rd season kicks off with The Ugly Duckling, performed by Lightwire Theater on Sat., Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin’s Grand Park. This audience favorite brings a classic tale to the modern stage in an
Tuesday, June 21, 2022Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Ball Raises Nearly $200K for CT Scanner at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast
The Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation announced today that the Emerald Ball raised $190,666 benefiting Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast’s acquisition of a state-of-the-art CT scanner for Pediatric and Adult patients. The black-tie event was presented by Howard Group, Grand Boulevard Sandestin Town Center, Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Jim and Tammy Pierce. More than 290 community members, physicians and supporters of the hospital attended the event. The Emerald Ball was held at the Hilton
Tuesday, June 21, 2022Emerald Coast Theatre Company Announces 10th Anniversary 2022-2023 Season
With its 10th anniversary season Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) presents six professional main stage productions and three Theatre for Young (and Very Young) Audiences, plus a special Year 10 Celebration — 10 reasons (and counting) to escape to the theater to have a laugh and be entertained. “Season 10 marks a major milestone and a new era of growth for Emerald Coast Theatre Company,” says ECTC co-founder and producing artistic director Nathanael Fisher. “During our first decade we thrived
Tuesday, June 07, 2022CAA Announces The Foster Gallery's Summer Rotation Artists
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is proud to announce the local artists recently chosen to exhibit their original work in The Foster Gallery’s Summer Rotation, which runs June 6 through Oct. 2, 2022, in its Grand Boulevard Town Center location. The public is invited to a reception on Friday, June 10, from 5-7 p.m., celebrating the selected artists. Enjoy live music, tasty sips and snacks while perusing all of the beautiful works on display and available for purchase. The selected Spring
Wednesday, May 25, 2022Summer Sizzles with Entertainment and Events in Grand Boulevard
Come cool off at Grand Boulevard this summer with Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s production of “The Tempest.” Wade through the storm to a magical island filled with scaly fish men, woodland sprites, and a powerful wizard pulling all the strings. Sit in the splash zone and experience the action up close- if you dare! Part of Grand Boulevard’s Coastal Culture series, “The Tempest” is a family-friendly show that performs every Thursday night from May 26- July 28, 8 – 9 p.m. This show is free and open to the
Tuesday, May 24, 2022Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents Summer Pop Fun-raiser Series in June
Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is searing some sizzle into summer 2022 with a hot live entertainment series in June. The Summer Pop Fun-raiser serves up three fun-filled Friday evenings of pop rock and, comedy and improvisational comedy theater. The Summer Pop Series will be held at ECTC’s performing arts place located at 560 Grand Boulevard (upstairs) in Grand Boulevard Town Center in Miramar Beach. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. The series kicks off on Friday, June 3, at 7:30 p.m., enjoy
Friday, May 20, 2022NFB Summer Series Free Outdoor Performances in June
The Northwest Florida Ballet (NFB) will stage two free outdoor community performances at Grand Boulevard and the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation in June. The series includes NFB’s return to Grand Boulevard at Sandestin’s Grand Park on Sat., June 18, at 7:30 p.m., for Ballet at Twilight. The second performance will take place at the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation on Sat., June 25, at 7:30 p.m. Both productions feature the Northwest Florida Ballet company and international guest artists in a unique mixed
Tuesday, May 03, 2022Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County's Art & More Auction is Live
It's officially Art Month! This initiative led by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) and sponsored in part by Visit South Walton, is a month-long celebration of the Arts featuring events and programs presented in locations throughout Walton County. This year's planned activities include Under the Sea - a fundraiser for the Underwater Museum of Art, an Art & More Auction benefiting the CAA, ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival, Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach, Arts Night in DeFuniak Springs, Foster
Monday, May 02, 2022Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents ''Xanadu: The Musical,'' May 13-22
Get ready to roll with it! Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) continues its 9th mainstage season with its most ambitious production yet — “Xanadu: The Musical.” The show opens Thursday, May 13, and runs two weekends through Sunday, May 22. Performances are Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. with 2:30 p.m. matinees on Thursday, May 19 and Sunday May 15 and 21. Slap on your roller skates, pump up the glitter, and get hip to the muses in “Xanadu,” the laugh-out-loud musical stage
Tuesday, March 29, 2022CAA Announces 2022 ArtsQuest Featured Artist
ArtsQuest, the 34th annual fine arts festival produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA), is pleased to announce the 2022 Festival’s Featured Artist, Orestes Barrios Marañón. A Mother’s Day weekend tradition, ArtsQuest is a juried show scheduled to take place May 7 - 8, in the Town Center of Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. Barrios Marañón’s custom artwork titled “Fable In Eden '' will be the featured image on all ArtsQuest marketing materials. Barrios Marañón was the 2021 ArtsQuest
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Monday, March 28, 2022Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents Three Family-Friendly Educational Shows in April
Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) continues its celebration of spring with three family-friendly productions in April. ECTC has performed for more than 6,000 students since 2012. Over 1,600 children and families attended its TYA productions through school field trips or family outings last season alone. Each field trip experience at ECTC includes educational enhancement activities for the classroom and can include a post-show Q&A with the actors (time permitting). “Seeing our kids show off all
Monday, March 28, 2022Celebrity Winemakers and Seminars Announced for South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival
Featured winemakers and distillers have been announced for the 2022 South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival, taking place April 21 – 24, in Grand Boulevard’s Town Center. Celebrating 10 years, the charity festival is known for attracting top winemakers and master distillers from around the world. Festival attendees can meet these renowned winemakers and industry experts to discuss their wines and spirits, while tasting them. The festival once again has winemakers representing wineries from the globe’s
Thursday, March 03, 2022Emerald Coast Theatre Company Ushers in Spring With Two Special Live Performance Events
Spring is coming. Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) stages two entertaining special live performance events sure to put a song in your heart and a smile on your face. Both performances will be held at ECTC’s performance space located at 560 Grand Boulevard in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin in Miramar Beach. On Wednesday, March 16 join local singer-songwriter legends Forrest Williams and Bryan Kennedy for an unforgettable “unplugged” acoustic night with original songs and stories. “Heartfelt
Tuesday, March 01, 2022Emerald Coast Theatre Company Opens Registration for 2022 Summer on Stage Theatre Education Programs
Ready for a dramatic summer? Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) announces the 2022 Summer on Stage theater education programs. “Our goal at ECTC is to provide as many opportunities as possible for our students to come together and experience what it means to be a part of the tribe. Tribe means teamwork, tribe means confidence, tribe means community. ECTC is a place where every child can come and be a part of something greater than themselves and work towards a common goal,” said ECTC co-founder and
Thursday, February 24, 2022ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival Returns To Mother's Day Weekend
ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival returns to Mother's Day Weekend, and the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County invite you to get involved. PURCHASE A PROGRAM AD Advertise your business and show your support for the arts in the official ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival program! Copies will be printed and inserted into SoWal Life, Destin Life, Bay Life and more. Secure your spot today by contacting Courtney Malone. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AS AN EVENT SPONSOR ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival is the ideal opportunity to
Tuesday, February 15, 2022Wine & Spirits Celebrities Named for South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival
A dazzling roster of celebrity winemakers, mixologists, and chefs will converge April 21-24, 2022 in idyllic South Walton’s Grand Boulevard Town Center to wine, dine, educate and entertain guests as part of the four-day celebration of wine, spirits, food, music, fun and goodwill. South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. Cheers to 10! An award-winning, nationally ranked event, the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival draws wine and food industry icons such as
Monday, February 07, 2022FRLA Awards Northwest Florida's Hospitality Heroes
On Wednesday, Feb. 2, the hospitality industry gathered to celebrate the best of the best. Congratulations to all of the award winners: Hotel/resort FOHRosalie WongHampton Inn & Suites – Destin Hotel/resort BOHCarrie PritchardNewman-Dailey Resort Properties Hotel/resort managerJeff WelchHilton Garden Inn Destin/Miramar Beach Restaurant - FOHMaggie WhiteSlick LipsSandestin Restaurant - BOHAlex JohnsonBrotula'sDestin Restaurant - ManagerSteven StephensonCrab Trap Destin Culinary ManagerRobert PrestonThe Bay
Tuesday, December 21, 2021Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents 4th Annual StoryTeller Series
Emerald Coast Theatre Company continues its 9th season with the return of the popular StoryTeller series, featuring professional actors and authors presenting compelling stories and dramatic works. There are three StoryTeller presentations on Tuesday, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, and March 1, at 7:30 p.m., staged at ECTC’s performance space located at 560 Grand Boulevard (upstairs) in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, located in Miramar Beach, Florida. The series begins on Jan. 11, with “The Fall of April (Stalin
Friday, December 03, 2021CAA Calls Artists For 2022 ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) invites visual artists of all disciplines to apply to participate in the juried 34th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival planned for May 7-8, 2022, in south Walton County, along Northwest Florida’s beaches. ArtsQuest will take place in the Town Center of Grand Boulevard, which is also home to other large-scale events, including the 30A Songwriters Festival and the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival. Located along the Scenic Highway 98 corridor, Grand
Monday, November 22, 2021First National Bank Hosts Food Drive
Drop off to 600 Grand Boulevard, Ste. M-206, in Miramar Beach, or call (850) 608-2088 for pick up.
Monday, November 22, 2021Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents ''Miracle on 34th Street,'' Christmas Cabaret on the Boulevard and ''The Snow Queen'' in December
Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) continues its 9th mainstage season with three inspired December offerings sure to chase those winter blues and put your entire family in the spirit this holiday season. All performances are staged at ECTC’s performance space located at 560 Grand Boulevard (upstairs) in Grand Boulevard Town Center in Miramar Beach. “The Snow Queen” (Theatre for Young Audiences) ECTC’S Junior Company to perform four performances of “The Snow Queen” two consecutive weekends on
Friday, October 22, 2021Cultural Arts Alliance Announces Foster Gallery's Fall/Winter Rotation Artists
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is proud to announce the local artists recently chosen to exhibit their original work in The Foster Gallery’s Fall/Winter Rotation, which runs Oct. 18, 2021, through Feb. 6, 2022, in its Grand Boulevard Town Center location. The public is invited to a reception celebrating the selected artists on Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 5 -7 p.m. Enjoy tasty sips and snacks while perusing all of the beautiful works on display and available for purchase. The selected
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Monday, September 27, 2021Emerald Coast Theatre Company Launches StoryTeller Series with Shirley Simpson
Some of the earliest evidence of stories date as far back as 30,000 years ago to cave drawings that depict animals, humans, and other objects. The point is, we, humans love stories. Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) launches its 2021-2022 StoryTeller series with four original plays by local actor/playwrights. Local actress/playwright/director Shirley Simpson returns to ECTC’s stage Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 7:30 p.m., to kick off the series with her one-woman play, Shirley Valentine — one of her
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Monday, September 20, 2021ECCAC Announces New Director of Development and Marketing
The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) officially announced that Christen Cowgill will be joining the team in October as the non-profit’s Director of Development and Marketing. In this executive role, she will be leading the development and marketing efforts of ECCAC’s Centers in Okaloosa and Walton counties. Cowgill has an extensive background working with people and events, most recently serving as the Director of Events for Grand Boulevard. Also involved with the Shoreline Church
Friday, September 17, 2021Best of the Emerald Coast Fundraiser Going Virtual, Benefits Junior League of the Emerald Coast
Due to the uptick in COVID-19 pandemic variants, out of an abundance of caution, the 2021 Best Of the Emerald Coast event slated for Oct. 16, in Grand Boulevard Town Center, has been cancelled. “The safety and wellbeing of our partners, staff and community is our No. 1 priority,” said Brian Rowland, publisher of Rowland Publishing, Inc., whose proprietary flagship magazines include: Emerald Coast, Tallahassee and 850 Business. Best of the Emerald Coast winners, voted on by Emerald Coast Magazine
Tuesday, September 07, 2021Emerald Coast Theatre Company Launches 9th Season with ''Nunsense,'' Sept. 17-Oct. 3
Who’s ready for a break from all the nonsense? Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) opens its 9th mainstage season with one of Off-Broadway’s most popular musical comedies, “Nunsense.” The show opens Friday, Sept. 17, and runs three weekends through Sunday, Oct. 3. Performances are Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. with 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinees Sept. 19, 26 and Oct. 3. This comedic spoof follows the misadventures of the Little Sisters of Hoboken trying to manage a fundraiser.
Thursday, September 02, 2021Global, Regional and Local Businesses Opening in Grand Boulevard
With three new businesses opening and several more in the queue, Grand Boulevard office space is in high demand. TEKsystems, an international tech company, will open its new offices in Grand Boulevard this fall. The company delivers all aspects of IT, including services, personnel and cyber security. “We are so excited to be in Grand Boulevard! We enjoy the convenience of meeting with clients and consultants for lunches, happy hour and coffee,” said Sales Manager Carey Lewis, who manages TEKsystems
Monday, August 30, 2021Registration Open for Emerald Coast Theatre Company 2021 Fall Theatre Education Programs
Feeling dramatic? It’s not too late to play a part in Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s (ECTC) 2021 Fall Educational Theatre Programs. “There couldn’t be a time where self-expression through the performing arts is more essential for our children,” said ECTC co-founder and producing artistic director Nathanael Fisher. “We realize most of the schools in our community cannot offer the theater arts and so we are thrilled to be able to supplement with our professional education programs.” “Our goal at
Tuesday, August 17, 2021CAA Announces Chandler Williams as 2021 ArtsQuest Featured Artist
ArtsQuest, the 33rd annual fine arts festival produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA), is pleased to announce the 2021 Festival’s Featured Artist, Chandler Williams. Chandler is also Visit South Walton’s 2021 Artist of the Year and owner of Modus Photography and Modus Gallery in Grayton Beach, Fla. ArtsQuest is a juried show scheduled to take place Oct. 9 & 10, in the Town Center of Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. William’s artwork titled "Rising from the ashes" will be the featured
Monday, July 26, 2021Emerald Coast Theatre Company Announces Expanded Line Up for 2021-2022 Season
With its ninth annual season Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) presents 14 (and counting) reasons to escape to the theater to have a laugh and be entertained. “Season nine marks a new era of growth for Emerald Coast Theatre Company,” says ECTC co-founder and producing artistic director Nathanael Fisher. “This past year we thrived because our community gathered around us and supported us. We are excited about offering children and adults even more opportunities to get engaged in our tribe and
Monday, July 19, 2021Christen Cowgill Newest ECCAC Board Member
Christen Cowgill, residing in Destin with her family, and also the Director of Events at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, recently became the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center’s (ECCAC) newest board member. Wearing numerous hats, Cowgill is a passionate and driven woman. In her Grand Boulevard position, she has had the opportunity to support major community events, such as South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival and the 30A Songwriter’s event with area non-profit organizations. She and her
Monday, July 12, 2021CAA Announces Foster Gallery Summer Rotation & Special Exhibition Artists
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is proud to announce the local artists recently chosen to exhibit their original work in The Foster Gallery’s Summer Rotation, which runs June 28 through Oct. 17, 2021, in its Grand Boulevard Town Center location. The public is invited to a reception celebrating both the Summer Rotation and Juried Exhibition artists on Wednesday, July 14, from 5 -7 p.m. Enjoy tasty sips and snacks while perusing all of the beautiful works on display and available for
Monday, July 12, 20212022 30A Songwriters Festival Headliners Announcement
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton is very pleased to announce the initial round of confirmed artists for the 13th Annual 2022 30A Songwriters Festival! Headliners will feature iconic artists BROTHERS OF A FEATHER feat. CHRIS & RICH ROBINSON OF THE BLACK CROWES, DAWES, MAVIS STAPLES, JENNY LEWIS, EMMYLOU HARRIS, and RICKIE LEE JONES For the past 12 years, the 30A Songwriters Festival has attracted thousands of die-hard live music fans from around the country to hear original songwriters spanning many
Friday, May 28, 2021CAA Calls Artists For ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) invites visual artists of all disciplines to apply to participate in the juried 33rd Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival happening Oct. 9 & 10, 2021 in south Walton County, Florida as part of National Arts & Humanities Month. Usually held over Mother’s Day weekend, this year’s festival was rescheduled in the fall due to the pandemic. National Arts & Humanities Month was established in 1993 by Americans for the Arts and is celebrated every October in the
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Monday, May 17, 2021Emerald Coast Theatre Company Launches Summer Pop Fundraiser Series, June 4-July 24
Pop goes the music … and more! Emerald Coast Theatre Company is searing some sizzle into summer 2021 with a hot new live entertainment series. Summer Pop is a series of four different fun-filled entertainment events — ranging from alternative pop/rock, comedy, Broadway, Rat Pack-era tunes and even a little opera. The series will run on Fridays and Saturdays throughout June and July at ECTC’s performance space located at 560 Grand Boulevard, upstairs, in the Grand Boulevard Town Center in Miramar
Friday, May 07, 2021Too Much Wine - Said No One Ever
Join Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation at Vin'tij Food & Wine in Grand Boulevard, on May 25, 2021, at 6 p.m., for the next ArtFul Dining series of wine dinners benefiting MKAF’s arts education and community engagement initiatives throughout Northwest Florida. Vin’tij Executive Chef Iganacio Bernal will orchestrate a culinary palette to pair with the incredible wines of the Jean Charles Boisset Collection. Boisset is a family-owned collection of historic and unique wineries bound together by a common cause:
Monday, May 03, 2021Calling Artists of all Levels for SW Street Art Festival
The South Walton Street Art Festival is a new CAA Signature Event making its debut in 2021! The festival is planned for Mother's Day weekend, May 7 - 9, in Grand Boulevard Town Center and will feature dozens of visual artists and students creating works of art using only pastel chalk and their imaginations. The socially distanced event joins the Art Month South Walton line-up and will also feature live music from regional singer-songwriters and lawn games in Grand Park throughout the weekend. Event goers
Monday, May 03, 2021Cultural Arts Alliance Announces Art Month Activities
Art Month South Walton, an initiative led by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) and sponsored in part by Visit South Walton, is a month-long celebration of the Arts featuring events and programs presented in locations throughout Walton County. This year’s planned activities include the inaugural South Walton Street Art Festival, Digital Graffiti Drive Thru at Alys Beach, Arts Night in DeFuniak Springs, a 5th Birthday Party for The Foster Gallery, Music on Main, a Sip & Stroll at J.Leon
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Monday, May 03, 2021Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents the Adventurous Musical Comedy, ''Treasure Island,'' May 14-23
Are you ready for adventure, mateys? Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) presents Robert Louis Stevenson’s beloved classic tale “Treasure Island” with a creative twist. Instead of protagonist Jim Hawkins, the lead character in this version, adapted for the stage by Toby Hulse, is Emily, and will be played by a female actor Rebeca Lake. This classic pirate’s tale includes the feared black spot, a dead Billy Bones, and a treasure map to Captain Flint's gold. Stow away on the Hispaniola with Long
Monday, May 03, 2021Grand Boulevard Job Fair Jam Confirmed for Sat. May 15
The Grand Boulevard Job Fair Jam will take place Saturday, May 15, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., in Grand Park with more than 20 Grand Boulevard businesses participating. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for employment at a fun and vibrant Town Center. The job fair will be a fun family affair with music, games, prizes, food and drinks. We want to show attendees what a fun and exciting place Grand Boulevard can be to work! Grand Boulevard tenants also enjoy great discounts at many of the Grand
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Friday, April 16, 2021Emerald Coast Theatre Company Showcases Singer/Songwriter Tim Jackson in The Listening Lounge April
Listen up! Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) will put a song in your heart when singer/songwriter Tim Jackson takes the stage in The Listening Lounge. New this season, The Listening Lounge is part of ECTC’s Professional Theatre Second Stage series that showcases live local musicians. Jackson is the final artist in the series and will perform a one-night only show on Tuesday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. The Listening Lounge is staged within ECTC’s performance space located on the second floor of 560
Friday, April 16, 2021Emerald Coast Theatre Company's 2021 Summer Camp Series Features 10 Different Programs, 12 Artist Experts, A Full-Length Musical and More
This summer, you want to be in the “room where it happens!” Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) presents 10 different Summer Camp programs including popular musicals like “Hamilton,” “Puffs (Harry Potter), “Sponge Bob,” “Seussical” the staging of a full-length musical, “Matilda,” plus hands-on workshops for theater “techies” and film buffs. Altogether there are 16 ECTC program sessions ranging from one-, two- or three-week camps that will be held during the summer (May 31 to August 1). ECTC Summer
Monday, April 05, 2021Emerald Coast Theatre Company Stages Two Educational Productions In April
Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is putting the “m” in musical comedy by staging two educational musical comedy performances in April. “Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr.” will be staged in two locations. Friday, April 9, and Saturday, April 10, at noon, 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at ECTC’s performance space at 560 Grand Boulevard in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin in Miramar Beach. Saturday, April 24, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 25, at 2 p.m. at Florida Chautauqua Theater in DeFuniak Springs. Join
Friday, March 19, 2021South Walton Street Art Festival Coming in May!
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is excited to announce its newest signature event, The South Walton Street Art Festival (SWSAF), will join this year’s Art Month South Walton schedule of May events. Artists, families, friends and school groups are invited to participate in this three-day festival that will take place in Grand Boulevard’s Town Center throughout Mother’s Day weekend, May 7 - 9. “Due to the great volunteer needs and logistical challenges of producing ArtsQuest, we made the
Tuesday, March 16, 2021Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents ''The Rainbow Fish'' As Part of Its Theatre For Very Young Audiences Program
Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is ready to release a ‘dramatic’ rainbow just in time for spring. The next offering in ECTC’s Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) program is Marcus Pfister’s “The Rainbow Fish” performed two weekends, Friday, March 26, and Saturday, March 27, and April 2 and 3. All performances are at 9 a.m. The running time is 60 minutes. TYA productions feature ECTC professional actors performing for young audience members. Usually the theater is not a place for infants, not in
Tuesday, March 16, 2021Cultural Arts Alliance To Develop Monarch Art Trail
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is excited to announce a new public art project and is requesting proposals from artists or artist groups for the design, fabrication, and installation of small-scale or mid-scale permanent outdoor works of art along the planned Monarch Art Trail (MAT). Eight (8) pieces of work that are inspired by, representative of, or celebrating the natural environment of Northwest Florida and/or the migration of the Monarch butterfly through our region will be installed
Tuesday, March 16, 2021Cultural Arts Alliance Announces Spring Artists
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is proud to announce the 19 local artists recently chosen to exhibit their original work in The Foster Gallery’s Spring rotation, which runs March 8 through June 27, 2021 in its Grand Boulevard location. The selected artists are Melody Bogle, Gayle Campbell, Jose Cantu, Andrea Chipser, Donnelle Clark, Kim Cleveland, Kim Eifrid, Pamela GaVette, Linda Kernick, Betsy Latham, Mindy McLendon, Sherri Springer, William Polley, Mary Redmann, Kathleen Schumacher,
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Tuesday, March 16, 2021Emerald Coast Theatre Company Showcases Singer/Songwriter Daniel Pratt in its New Second Stage
Listen up! Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) will put a spring in your step and a song in your heart when singer/songwriter Daniel Pratt takes the stage in The Listening Lounge. New this season, The Listening Lounge is part of ECTC’s Professional Theatre Second Stage series that showcases live local musicians. Pratt will perform a one-night only show on Friday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m. The Listening Lounge is staged within ECTC’s performance space located on the second floor of 560 Grand
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Monday, November 30, 2020Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents 10 'Dramatic' Holiday Gift Ideas
‘Tis the season of giving and Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) has 10 “dramatic” ways to stuff the stockings of everyone on your list. 1.Give the gift of live theater. ECTC presents Charles Dickens’ beloved classic tale, A Christmas Carol Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 20. Performances are Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. with 2 p.m. Sunday matinees Dec. 6, 13 and 20. This production is staged at ECTCs performance space located upstairs at 560 Grand Boulevard in Grand Boulevard at
Monday, November 09, 2020Save the Date! Emerald Coast Theatre Company Continues Its 8th Annual Season with December Holiday Offerings
Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is ready to lift your spirits this holiday season. ECTC continues its eighth annual season on the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast in December with both classic and new holiday entertainment. All holiday productions will be staged at ECTC’s performance space located on the second floor of 560 Grand Boulevard in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin in Miramar Beach. As part of its Professional Theatre Mainstage series, ECTC presents Charles Dickens’ beloved classic tale, A
Friday, October 09, 2020Save the Date for Emerald Coast Theatre Company's November Offerings
Tis the season to be grateful for … live entertainment. Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) continues its eighth annual season on the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast in November with three entertaining offerings. “We love the season of giving. What better way to show the ones you love you care than to enjoy an evening of family-friendly theater. We are proud of our talented ECTC theater kids. They are passionate and put their entire hearts into their efforts on stage as well as behind the scenes,”
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Monday, September 28, 2020Emerald Coast Theatre Company Continues 8th Annual Season with Four Productions in October
Fall in love with live theater all over again. Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) continues its eighth annual season on the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast in October with four distinctly different productions that offer something for all ages. In accordance with CDC guidelines, all offerings will be performed in ECTC’s performance space located at 560 Grand Boulevard, in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin in Miramar Beach. How apt that the first offering of the season on ECTC’s Professional Theatre
Saturday, September 12, 2020Emerald Coast Theatre Company Kicks off 8th Annual Season With Two Special Productions Sept. 19-27 and Sept. 29
Are you wishing life was a fairytale, right now? Escape into the magical world of live theater and it can be. Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) kicks off its eighth annual season on the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast in September with two special productions performed in ECTC’s performance space located at 560 Grand Boulevard, in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin in Miramar Beach. “Given the extraordinary times we are all experiencing, we are especially honored to begin a stellar season with a range
Monday, August 03, 2020Emerald Coast Theatre Company Launches 8th Annual Season Following CDC Guidelines
Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) announces its eighth annual season on the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast. “Given the extraordinary times we are all experiencing, we are especially honored to launch a thrilling season roster filled with exciting new program offerings for theater lovers of all ages,” said ECTC co-founder and producing artistic director Nathanael Fisher. “We are implementing our Safety Protocol Plan in accordance with CDC guidelines to ensure our patrons can enjoy all of our offerings
Friday, July 31, 2020Emerald Coast Theatre Company Announces 2020 Fall Educational Theatre Program Offerings
Hey kids! Save your drama for the stage this fall. Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) announces its roster of 2020 Fall Educational Theatre Programs. “There couldn’t be a time where self-expression through the performing arts is more essential for our children,” said ECTC co-founder and producing artistic director Nathanael Fisher. “We realize most of the schools in our community cannot offer the theater arts and so we are thrilled to be able to supplement with our professional education
Friday, July 17, 2020Foster Gallery Summer Rotation Begins
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County is proud to announce the 15 local artists who were recently chosen to exhibit their original work in The Foster Gallery’s 2020 Summer Rotation, which runs through Sept. 27, in our Grand Boulevard Town Center location. The selected artists are Melody Bogle, Gayle Campbell, Andrea Chipser, Donnelle Clark, Skip Deems, Kim Eifrid, Sandra Horne, Iva Jazayeri, Linda Kernick, Betsy Latham, Jason Lindblad, William Polley, Mary Redmann, Kathleen Schumacher and Jenna
Friday, June 05, 2020Hilton Garden Inn - Destin/Miramar Beach Opens
InterMountain Management is proud to announce the opening of the Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach. The 111-room hotel is just a short walk to the sugar-white sand beaches and emerald green waters of the Gulf Coast. Shopping is just across the street at the Silver Sands Premium Outlet Mall with more high-end retail shops, restaurants and movie theaters available at Grand Boulevard. The Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach offers enhanced food and beverage options, modern and contemporary designs,
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Wednesday, May 27, 2020Emerald Coast Theatre Company Resumes In-Person On-Site Summer Camp 2020 Programs
Emerald Coast Theatre Company re-opens its doors for Summer Camp 2020. In addition to the online Summer Camp programs now underway, ECTC has released the schedule for in-person, on-site classes, workshops and lessons designed for various age groups that range from preschool aged children through 12th grade high schoolers. Tuition ranges from $40 to $395 per student depending on the program. Sibling, military and multiple camp discounts are provided; payment plans and scholarships available for group
Tuesday, May 19, 2020Emerald Coast Theatre Company Launches First Phase of 2020 Summer Camp Series
Whether your thespian craves the glow of a center stage spotlight or prefers to make the magic happen backstage behind-the-scenes, Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s 2020 Summer Camp series has something to offer you. Following CDC guidelines, this selection of “socially distanced” Summer 2020 classes are offered online. These sessions begin June 2 and run through June 18. The classes, workshops and lessons are designed for various age groups that range from preschool aged children through 12th grade high
Wednesday, April 08, 2020Emerald Coast Theatre Company Invents Creative and Safe Ways to Stay Engaged with Theater Lovers
In show business, the show must go on. Leave it to Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) creative minds to give that notion a healthy twist. Though they are following CDC guidelines and have closed their physical doors at their performance space at 560 Grand Boulevard in Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, due to the COVID-19 crisis, ECTC has continued to remain engaged with its theater patrons (especially its young thespians) by offering innovative ways that the show can go on … online, that
Friday, March 06, 2020Spring Brings New Stores and Events to Grand Boulevard
New retail store and restaurant openings, and popular marquee events take place this spring season in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. Joining the recently opened lululemon and Kittenish by Jessie James Decker, Southern Tide will open in 2020, bringing its coastal lifestyle apparel brand that embodies a Southern state of mind and adventurous spirit. Southern Tide is best known for its Skipjack Polo, deemed by many to be the most comfortable premium polo shirt. Innovative, yet timeless in its youthful style,
Tuesday, April 09, 2019April 2019 Business Briefs / Member News
NWF State College Announces Walton Works Partnership with Walton County Board of County CommissionersNorthwest Florida State College is excited to announce its partnership with the Walton County Board of County Commissioners in support of a Triumph Gulf Coast application for Walton Works. On Feb. 26, 2019, the Walton County Board of County Commissioners committed $1.5 million to the $5.25 million Walton Works project, directing staff to research the ability to use funding from the RESTORE Act Pot 1 funds to
Friday, March 22, 2019March 2019 Business Briefs / Member News
Sponsorship Opportunity: Destin Library Summer Reading Program The Destin Library is currently looking for sponsors for its 2019 Summer Reading Program: A Universe of Stories. These sponsors would provide support, either monetary or in-kind, to help make the Summer Reading Program a positive and educational experience for Destin’s children. In exchange the sponsors would receive prominent logo placement on the of our Summer Reading Program guides, as well as on any other promotional materials produced in
