Join the Seaside Rep Theatre for an evening of great live music featuring Dread Clampitt, and a sneak preview of the upcoming documentary film, “Back from the Dread”. There will be a pre-concert reception starting at 7pm, with 40 ouncers in redneck coozies, popcorn, boiled peanuts and Dread Clampitt merchandise for sale.

Have your picture taken as you stroll the red carpet on your way inside the theatre. The 20-minute preview screening will begin at 8pm, and the boys will start playing shortly after for an unforgettable concert on the intimate Rep stage.

You may not have heard the brand of Music made by Roman Street, but the fact that the group has a tune titled "HWY 30A" will tell you a bit about their attitude.

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Blissfully, inspiration can happen in an instant and bloom into an unforeseen outcome.  For two brothers with a passion for jazz guitar, this type of inspiration came when they met European guitar virtuosos, Toni Donadio and Nic Niedermann.

 

Jazz fans in the area are in for a treat.  Classical music lovers also have reason to celebrate.  As do pop and rhythm and blues fans.
   
 Four concerts Labor Day weekend in SoWal will provide a little something for everyone and will usher in the fall season as summer winds down. 

The annual migration of the tourist families back North has happened with the onset of a new school year. The beaches are empty and as much as everyone who lives here enjoys having the visitors it sure is nice to have "our" beach back to ourselves! I got to take 4 days off and went over to Indian Pass and St Joe bay for a break. The Scallopin' was great and I had a blast swimming in the Bay 3 days in a row and eating some Fine fresh Scallop dinners.

Escape to Create announces the second annual Fall Writers’ Conference to be held September 22-25 in Rosemary Beach.  Organized in small group sessions and hands-on workshops, participants will explore the craft of composing and literary appreciation with leading novelists, poets and publishing professionals. 

A chance to convene for serious work with a focus on craft and fellowship with fellow artists, the Escape to Create Writers’ Conference brings together an eclectic and gifted group of authors to lead and inspire both veterans and emerging talent through guidance, encouragement and insight.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has extended the red snapper season - fishing is allowed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 1 to Nov. 22. This is something all the local guides were hoping for. Book a trip!

   Randy Seward, a local representative of BP, provided an update to the Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) at their Aug. 10 meeting in south Walton County.

    Seward reported there had been no skimmable oil offshore from Walton County during the month of August. Current operations, he said, are focused on boom removal, while shoreline assessment continues.