The Christmas Season has arrived, and Emerald Coast Theatre Company is offering three fantastic shows to get you in the spirit! Come experience A Charlie Brown Christmas, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and Christmas Cabaret at the Boulevard at ECTC at Grand Boulevard Town Center.
10 NovemberAlys Beach Crafted was created to celebrate the collaboration of talents that come together to enrich the experience of life along the Scenic Highway 30A stretch of Florida’s Emerald Coast.
29 AugustWomen have played vital and sustained roles in the making and advancement of photography since its invention, more so than in any other visual medium. Unfortunately, this contribution has often been overshadowed by a myopic focus on photography by men throughout the medium’s history. On view at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, April 16 – September 11, 2022
16 AugustWith a stage name like Sunny War, it’s not surprising that singer-songwriter Sydney Lyndella Ward’s musical style belongs in a genre of its own. Her compelling voice, powerful lyrics, and unique guitar style position Sunny War with all the makings of a truly unique talent. The musician’s heart for giving back extends beyond her vocal range through her nonprofit work with Food Not Bombs, a group of independent collectives sharing free vegan and vegetarian food with others in Downtown Los Angeles.
16 AugustWith the opening of the new 2022-2023 school year, The Seaside School, Inc. continues to earn top academic rankings by claiming the #1 ranked combination charter school in the State of Florida for the 2021-2022 school year based on the Florida Department of Education School Grade Program and ranks as one of the top public schools in the State of Florida. Tests in 2022 show The Seaside School, Inc. scored #1 in the State of Florida on 7th grade FSA Mathematics and #2 in the State of Florida on
the Geometry End of Course (EOC) exam.
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 its second mobile dental clinic. The local community is invited to gather at Grand Boulevard on Saturday, August 27, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., for an exciting bus unveiling. Community members will be able to enjoy refreshments, and lawn games, meet Mr. and Mrs. Tooth, tour the bus, and hear from CVHN team members about the new services coming to Northwest Florida.
9 AugustAs Mother’s Day quickly approaches, the time to pick out a gift is dwindling. Moms do so much, and it can be tough to find a present that lives up to her greatness—especially at the last minute. So we rounded up a range of perfect Mother’s Day gifts to show appreciation to the incredible and stylish moms, grandmothers, and mother figures out there. Happy gifting!
4 MayA partnership of real estate industry leaders Related Group and Integra Investments have announced plans for The St. Regis Residences, Miami, an uncompromising new condominium set to redefine Miami’s skyline. The two-tower property is set at the pinnacle of design, with the unmatched design talents of Robert A.M Stern Architects and Rockwell Group spearheading architecture and interiors, respectively. ONE Sotheby’s International Realty has been appointed as the project’s exclusive sales and marketing partner.
6 JanuaryThe brainchild of Tribe Kelley founder and CEO Brittney Kelley, the residential light show in Grayton Beach, Florida, will support mental health awareness. Grayt Lights is the perfect holiday activity to gather friends and family together, so visitors and locals alike can drive through a magical holiday wonderland by the beach and support a great cause while enjoying the holiday cheer!
11 NovemberOyster Bay Boutique Hotel, founded in 2021, is downtown Pensacola’s newest boutique hotel owned and operated by the Studer Family of Companies. After a complete interior renovation led by Bear General Contractors, the hotel has officially opened its doors on Bayfront Parkway. Established in the historic district of downtown Pensacola the property’s concept focuses on local authenticity, modest luxury, and natural design and is the city’s first hotel to focus on sustainability and wellness.
1 NovemberThe venue of the day is the relatively new and buzzed-about Hotel Effie. Named after the owner’s matriarch, the Hotel has a family element that emanates through the graciousness everyone working here seems to possess. Walking into the bright and spacious lobby, I feel transported to a swanky metropolitan city, minus the ostentatiousness that comes with that. The modern yet breezy design is refreshing from the typical beach casual decor we Floridians are so used to seeing. Perhaps it’s because I am finally off 30-A? Anyone who stays on 30-A knows the running joke of Destin/Sandestin being a faraway “big city.” So take it from me, Hotel Effie came to play.
28 OctoberNestled in a secluded interior of Midtown Atlanta’s Colony Square, the lounge boasts cathedral-height ceilings, an all-vinyl soundtrack, and a brooding, romantic vibe. Expect oft-maligned favorites from the era of disco and glam. With a menu curated by mixology expert Sophie Burton and the energy of a new analog-only playlist nightly, you’ll channel a time of roller skates and cassette tapes, when seedy glamour, indulgence, and boogie reigned supreme.
14 October
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