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There’s Still Time to Experience Gustav Klimt at the Conrad New York Downtown

The Conrad New York Downtown pays homage to Austrian symbolist painter Gustav Klimt with special, limited-time-only interiors in its iconic Conrad Suite penthouse. The 1,500-square-foot “Conrad Gold in Motion Suite” has been decked out with over thirty floral arrangements and an oversized statement piece by Florabrook, exclusive Gustav Klimt art prints, and a partnership with the Klimt exhibit at Hall des Lumières digital art museum through March 31, 2023.

Emerald Coast Storytellers to Launch First Ever Story-Pairing Dinner Series

Emerald Coast Storytellers, a local creative writers group, is launching a series of Story-Pairing Dinners in 2023. The first event will be held on Tuesday, February 7 from 5-8 p.m. at Hotel Effie, located within Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

J.Leon Gallery + Studio Fall Show Welcomes New Artists

On Friday, August 3rd, 2022, J.Leon Gallery + Studio, the area’s newest fine art gallery, hosted its monthly Sip N’ Stroll event, where three new artists debuted in the gallery’s Fall show. The gallery welcomed artists, Liubov Haskins, painter and jewelry artist, Staci Dabson, skateboard and surfboard painter, and Dorothea Berkhout, oil painter to the talented lineup of featured artists.

KITES Soar At the Boston Ballet

Known for her internationally acclaimed landscape of lines, visual artist Shantell Martin will premier her first choreographed work, KITES. This March, Boston Ballet presents ChoreograpHER, an innovative female-led program that celebrates women across creative fields, including choreography, music, design, and visual arts.

30A Songwriters Festival – Hooks, Lines, and Singers

30A Songwriters returned for its 13th year. The event featured 175 talented artists and 225 performances spread throughout 30+ venues all over South Walton. Six acts headlined the outdoor amphitheater stage at Grand Boulevard on Saturday and Sunday. The lineup included Mavis Staples, Emmylou Harris, Chris & Rich Robinson (the Black Crowes), Dawes, Jenny Lewis, and Rickie Lee Jones. there was truly something for everyone, with genres ranging from blues to folk, soul, Americana, and country. It’s safe to say guests had a fabulous weekend, and we are already marking our calendars for next year!

Say It Southern Hits the Beach for an Unforgettable Getaway

The Say It Southern Getaway is a must-attend event. For those of you who don’t know, Courtney Goolsby and Sarah Stone Smith are the creators and cohosts of the Say It Southern (SIS) podcast and The Getaway. They are champions of women entrepreneurs who love to tell stories about Southern women and their passions. I knew from the second I listened to my first SIS podcast that I wanted to find a way to be involved in this event and it did not disappoint! The long weekend took place along the beautiful beach towns of Scenic Highway 30-A in Northwest Florida with around forty guests from around the Southeast and beyond. We all left with new friends, renewed energy, and new ideas on how to live our best lives and have fun while doing it.

Panama City Beach Announces Packed Calendar of Fall Events

Panama City Beach is situated on 27 miles of sugar-white sand beaches bordering clear, emerald-green waters Andrew Bay converge. With 320 days of sunshine annually and attractions such as St. Andrews State Park and Pier Park, the region has long been favored by travelers seeking an affordable beach vacation with year-round offerings for families, couples, groups, and adventure-seekers. “We are thrilled to be hosting events at the Real.Fun.Beach once again and look forward to welcoming visitors this weekend for our annual Pirates of the High Seas Fest,” says Dan Rowe.

An Eclectic Flatiron Apartment Design by Siriano Interiors

Award-winning fashion designer Christian Siriano knows this better than most and has recently brought his talents from the runways and red carpets to homes, hotels, and more with the launch of Siriano Interiors. The full-service design firm also includes a new line of mid-century modern–inspired bespoke furniture for sale exclusively on 1stDibs.com. Siriano shares one of his newest projects with us here—a New York City apartment in the Flatiron District.

DIGITAL GRAFFITI AT ALYS BEACH WELCOMES NEW CURATOR, SCAD’S JOHN COLETTE

Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach is pleased to announce the appointment of John Colette as the festival’s new curator. Colette takes the reigns from his award-winning and highly regarded predecessor and colleague, Brett Phares, who curated the festival for 14 years from inception, a contemporary with whom Colette has long worked. To Colette’s mind, Digital Graffiti is a dynamic platform for art to reach people, an abundantly open experience with unlimited opportunities for perceiving art in a conjoining of ideas, creation, space, technology. The 15th Annual Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach festival, underwritten by The Alys Foundation, will be held May 13-14, 2022.

Heather Haynes to be featured in Pitroda Art Movement for Social Change

Former VIE cover artist Heather Haynes will be featured in Pitroda Art, Movement: Art for Social Change. Haynes is one of twelve international artists, whose art will be projected onto iconic buildings in five cities in the United States this summer. Haynes’ featured piece is titled “Universal Love” and it depicts an elderly couple from an indigenous Mbuti Village. The piece conveys the message of humanity’s universal language of love – the answer to all the world’s problems. Patrons can also buy the pieces via online auction.

Let’s Dance! VIE to Host Digital Graffiti 2021 Virtual Awards Party May 15

Dance the night away with us from your own home as we host and simulcast the global DG + VIE Très Chic Dance Party with Vimeo on Saturday, May 15, 2021, from 7:00 until 8:00 p.m. CDT. Très Chic marks the fifth DG + VIE Awards Party, and we can’t wait to celebrate with a worldwide audience of friends dancing along with us as we look toward the future and happier days ahead!

ARTECHOUSE Miami Continues to Explore Pantone Color of the Year 2020 with “Aqueous” through April 14

Aqueous Dives Deep into Classic Blue’s Calming Qualities and Its Connection to Water. Installation Is Part of a Series of Surreal, Immersive Experiences Across ARTECHOUSE’s NYC, DC and Miami Spaces: November 14th, 2020 – April 14th, 2021