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Tuesday, December 13, 2022Support NFB: Year End Giving & Peter Pan Tickets
Happy Holidays, Friends! I hope this finds you well and that your holiday season is off to a wonderful start. First and foremost, thank you for your dedication and support of the Northwest Florida Ballet. I also wanted to update you on a terrific opportunity to consider for your year-end giving. As you may know, we initially kicked off our Académie Classroom Capital Campaign just before the pandemic and temporarily suspended it until last year, when we reinitiated it. Below you will find out how to access
Monday, October 24, 2022Northwest Florida Ballet's 43rd Annual Production of The Nutcracker
The Northwest Florida Ballet (NFB) proudly presents The Nutcracker on Fri. and Sat., Nov. 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 20 at 2:30 p.m. at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center. In its forty-third year, NFB’s The Nutcracker remains the only full-length version of the classic holiday fairytale in the area and features live musical accompaniment by the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra (NFSO) under the direction of NFB Music Director David Ott. “Returning to the Mattie Kelly Arts Center stage is always
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
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
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
Monday, May 02, 2022Okaloosa Arts Alliance Announces 2022 School Poster Contest Winners
The Okaloosa Arts Alliance would like to thank all the Okaloosa County School students that participated in the 13th annual OAA Okaloosa County School Poster Contest. This year the theme was “Sparking the Arts”. Although we were not able to make everyone a 1st place winner, all 218 entries are on display at Enlightened Studios (Grades 5th-12th) and the FWB Library (K-4th) through May 20, 2022. Enlightened is located at 142 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, and the FWB Library is
Thursday, April 28, 2022Northwest Florida Ballet Trainee & Pre-Professional Program Auditions on May 14
Northwest Florida Ballet (NFB) Company Trainee and Pre-Professional Program (PPP) auditions will take place on May 14, at the main building in downtown Fort Walton Beach. Trainee auditions will take place from 9-10:30 a.m., and auditions for the PPP and Company programs will be conducted from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Company auditions are open to students entering the eighth grade and up with no less than six years of formal ballet training and two years of pointe experience for female dancers. NFB’s
Monday, March 28, 2022NFB Academie Auditions for the 22/23 School Year
The Northwest Florida Ballet (NFB) Académie will hold auditions by appointment at the downtown studio on Perry Ave. for the 2022-2023 academic year in April. Auditions for incoming third-grade students will take place on April 23, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and April 24, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Incoming fourth-grade students will audition on April 23, from 3-4:30 p.m. Appointment reservations are required for all auditions and must be made by 2 p.m., on April 21. Space is limited, and the time slots are assigned
Monday, December 20, 2021HCA Healthcare North Florida Division Announces Todd Jackson as Chief Executive Officer of Twin Cities Hospital
HCA Healthcare North Florida Division announced the appointment of Todd Jackson, as Chief Executive Officer of Twin Cities Hospital, effective Dec. 17, 2021. In his new role, Jackson will oversee the 65-bed hospital, which has served the communities of Northwest Florida for more than 40 years and recently received a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade of “A” for the third consecutive time. Jackson has more than 15 years of healthcare leadership experience within the HCA Healthcare system. Jackson will assume
Monday, October 11, 2021NFB Re-Launches Capital Campaign for NFB Académie Academic Classrooms
Initially launched in October 2019, the public phase of the Northwest Florida Ballet's Académie Academic Classroom Capital Campaign was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, just before the hiatus, NFB recognized the collective generosity of its lead donors' $200,000 in-kind commitments by dedicating the second floor of the building to Susan Myers, Clark West and Elliott Mitchell. Now, it's time to begin again with its efforts to raise $500,000 to continue growing and serving the community
Monday, June 21, 2021HCA Healthcare North Florida Division Announces Promotion of Todd Jackson to Market Chief Operating Officer for Fort Walton Beach Medical Center and Twin Cities Hospital
HCA Healthcare North Florida Division announced today that Todd Jackson, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, has been promoted to Market COO to oversee comprehensive operations for both Fort Walton Beach Medical Center (FWBMC) in Fort Walton Beach, Florida and Twin Cities Hospital (TCH), in Niceville, Florida. A 15-year veteran of HCA Healthcare, Jackson has served as FWBMC COO since November 2016. “I am pleased to announce this exciting new position at our growing
Monday, April 05, 2021NFB Académie 2021-2022 Academic Year Auditions Scheduled for May 1
The Northwest Florida Ballet (NFB) Académie will hold auditions for third and fourth graders entering the 2021-2022 academic year on May 1, by appointment only. Incoming third-grade students will audition from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., in 20-minute increments, and no prior dance experience is necessary. Incoming fourth-grade students will audition in 30-minute increments from 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., and at least one year of recent ballet experience is required. Students must register by April 28, at 5 p.m., as space
Friday, October 23, 2020Northwest Florida Ballet Launches 2020 Keep Dancing Membership Drive
The Northwest Florida Ballet (NFB) 2020 Keep Dancing Membership Drive will take place now through Dec. 4, to mitigate the financial impact of COVID-19 on the organization. This fundraising effort provides patrons with the opportunity to join at two levels and receive benefits, including access to archived productions plus discounts on 2021-2022 season subscriptions. NFB, like many non-profits and arts organizations around the country, has suffered devastating effects on funding mechanisms as the
Friday, May 29, 2020Auditions for NFB Académie Third Grade Students Rescheduled for June 27
The Northwest Florida Ballet (NFB) Académie will hold auditions for third graders entering the 2020-2021 academic year on June 27 from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Auditions are by appointment only must be made by June 24 at 5 p.m. No prior dance training or academic achievement level is required for students seeking admittance to the third grade. Auditions are open to all children in the community, and selection is made solely on the child's ballet potential. Perspective students will audition in 20-minute
Monday, May 11, 2020Northwest Florida Ballet Summer Workshop & Moving Forward
As we move through Phase I of re-opening our state and sorting out the "new normal," NFB has remained committed to offering classes and staying actively engaged with our students as well as our community. Below you will find information on our annual Summer Workshop, which we are thrilled to provide. Although it is online, via Zoom, the quality of instructors and instruction reflect the standard of quality synonymous with NFB. Excellence will always be our priority regardless of the environment. Be
