Sinfonia Gulf Coast presents an Evening with Alysha Umphress at Seagar’s Prime Steak & Seafood on Tuesday, September 17. Beginning at 5:30PM, the evening includes valet, champagne reception, multi-course dinner, wine, gratuity and performance.
To view seating options and purchase tickets, visit sinfoniagulfcoast.org.
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Introducing The REP Theatre's new Songwriter Workshop with Balder Saunders!
This fall, ignite your creativity and master the art of songwriting with The REP’s Songwriter Workshop hosted by Balder Saunders on Wednesdays, September 4th - October 23rd from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, you’ll learn to craft compelling melodies, write evocative lyrics, and build songs that resonate. It’s the perfect way to share your work, receive feedback, and connect with fellow songwriters.
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Join The Village of Baytowne Wharf for Perfect Hues: Baytowne Art Fest, August 31 - September 1st. Each evening from 4PM - 9PM, stroll The Village streets as you browse a variety of artwork from local and regional artists. Admission is free and open to the public.
Enjoy LIVE music throughout the festival and a spectacular fireworks show over the lagoon on Sunday at 9:30pm. Also on Sunday night, be sure to check in by the breezeway to enjoy a sip & shop through The Village.
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Emerald Coast Theatre Company invites you to Comedy on the Boulevard on Friday, August 30 at 7PM. Come for an uproarious night of laughs. Hosted by Ethan Dayo, the evening will feature comedian Drew Davis, and headliner Rahn Hortman. Purchase tickets: Comedy on the Boulevard
Comedy at the Boulevard will be staged on the Cabaret Stage in ECTC’s main space located on the second floor of 560 Grand Boulevard in Grand Boulevard Town Center in Miramar Beach
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North Beach Social to host Dog Days Down, an all-day celebration held August 31 to wrap the dog days of summer with a bang! Live music from 11am - 9pm featuring: The Kennedys, The Wavy Winstons, Sunshine Wranglers, and Dion Jones & The Neon Tears.
Enjoy epic hot dog specials all day long!
North Beach Social is a beach restaurant and bar located at the foot of the 331 bridge in Santa Rosa Beach on the Choctawhatchee Bay. Learn more:
North Beach Social
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To further our community's commitment to protecting and preserving our quality of life and environment, the Walton County Tourism Department established Keep Walton County Beautiful in 2024 as an official affiliate of Keep America Beautiful. The preservation of Walton County’s natural landscapes allows residents and visitors to enjoy the area for generations to come.
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Registration is now open for Sinfonia Gulf Coast 2024-2025 Music Education programs.
As the only program affiliated with a professional orchestra in the Emerald Coast region, the Sinfonia Youth Orchestra (SYO) offers student musicians unparalleled opportunities to enhance their musical talents and perform in a variety of ensembles throughout the school year under the mentorship of professional musicians.
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Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach 2024 has been selected as the winner of this year's CODAawards: Collaboration of Design + Art in the Residential category.
The internationally acclaimed CODA awards “celebrate the projects that most successfully integrate commissioned art into interior, architectural, or public spaces.”
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Get ready for a day of fun, fishing, and community spirit at the Reelin' for Rivers Catfish Tournament on August 4th at Stinky's Bait Shack in Dune Allen Beach on Scenic 30A!
The exciting event invites both kids and adults to cast their lines and compete in a thrilling catfish tournament, all while supporting the family of young Rivers Hunter*. With divisions for children (14 and under) and adults, everyone has a chance to reel in the big one! Entry fees are $50 for both kids and adults, and generous donations are greatly appreciated.
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Sinfonia Gulf Coast presents an Evening with Alysha Umphress at Seagar’s Prime Steak & Seafood on Tuesday, September 17. Beginning at 5:30PM, the evening includes valet, champagne reception, multi-course dinner, wine, gratuity and performance.
To view seating options and purchase tickets, visit sinfoniagulfcoast.org.
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Enjoy authentic Jamaican Features at RFT all week, August 1st - August 6th with chef inspired Jamaican cuisine and Jamaican inspired adult beverages.
Celebrate Jamaican Independence Day at Red Fish Taco on Sunday, August 4th from 6-9pm with live music, food & fun.
Jamaican Independence Day Celebrations
Aug. 1st - 6th: Enjoy Jamaican Daily Features
Aug 1 - River Dan
Aug 2 - Duck Phat
Aug 3 - JSG Band
Aug. 4th - Tribe Zion
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Choctawhatchee Audubon Society, is currently facing a critical moment. Volunteers and new board members are needed to help the local organization keep up with the demands of organizing and running bird walks, educational programs, and conservation efforts that we all cherish. Without additional support from our community, they may not be able to continue providing these wonderful experiences and resources.
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The Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center recently released seven rehabilitated sea turtles back into the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico after having spent time at the CARE Center.
The turtles were returned home to the Gulf at Topsail Hill State Preserve State Park, where several hundred locals and tourists gathered and cheered. Even a group of dolphins joined in the celebration, swimming alongside the turtles as they made their way back into the Gulf.
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The Carrier family of Louisiana is as synonymous with Zydeco music as beads are with Mardi Gras. Troy Carrier, better known as Dikki Du, marks the third generation of the Carriers to keep the musical tradition alive.
He picked up the washboard at nine years old, the drums at 13, and traveled the world professionally at 19. But Carrier’s life changed when we decided he wanted a band of his own.
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Here is the 2024-2025 School Calendar from Visit South Walton - Use it to help plan your trips to SoWal. Locals can see when to promote business, events, and when to plan around traffic, and crowds at restaurants and grocery stores. The school calendar shows when K-12 schools and universities/colleges in our major travel markets will be on break and for school start dates.
South Walton School Calendar includes 30A travel info for Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Break and other holidays.
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The St. Joe Company has announced plans by the Berkowitz Contemporary Foundation, an arts-supporting non-profit organization, for the Longleaf Art Park at the Watersound Origins community.
The park, which is currently under development off Origins Parkway, is planned for 15.5 acres and will be open to the public once complete. Day-to-day operations will be managed by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County.
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Hotel Effie, the 250-room boutique hotel located at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, has become a part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection.
As a newly-minted member of the Autograph Collection, Hotel Effie enters the brand’s unique portfolio of diverse properties, with more than 295 hotels globally. Carefully selected for hotels’ thoughtful vision and passion, each Autograph Collection property creates a singular and special guest experience through its inherent craft and distinct perspectives on design and hospitality.
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Dune Watch is a classic, family-friendly home in a prime location next to Grayton Beach State Park, the newly renovated and expanded Grayton cottage offers excellent Gulf and dune views.
And not just any dunes, these are the dunes dreams are made of. Dunes as far as the eye can see, right up to the emerald waters of the Gulf Of Mexico. In decades past, summer kids would play in these dunes (now forbidden), creating forts in the hollows where imagined pirates hid their treasure.
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