Our Top Picks for June 25-27 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

The Emerald Coast is full of summer entertainment with its weekly events taking place Thursday through Saturday, entailing concerts, fireworks, kids’ activities and more! Be sure to check weather.com or tune in to the Weather Channel for the latest updates on local weather conditions.

The Life’s A Beach crew wishes everyone a safe and beachy final weekend of June 2015! Enjoy!

Thursday, June 25, 2015:

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Presents: Tyn Tymes

4323 Commons Drive West

Destin

Time: 7 p.m.

At this week’s MKAF Concerts in the Village Summer Concert Series, Tyn Tymes—the South’s Favorite Party Band—will perform!

During this fantastic and energetic outdoor event, the featured band plays for a crowd spanning the grass that the Dugas Pavilion overlooks. The audience can bring their own food and drinks to enjoy, or they can purchase them on site. Also, be sure to bring lawn chairs or towels to sit on. Come ready for a night of upbeat tunes and a spectacular performance that you won’t forget!

The cost for this great event is $10 per adult and children under 12 get in for free. For more information, please visit MattieKellyArtsFoundation.org or call 850.650.2226.

Red, White and Blue Celebration

HarborWalk Village

10 Harbor Boulevard

Destin

Time: 7 p.m.

The Red, White and Blue Celebration is a weekly honoring of a local hero. The celebrations highlight the efforts of people who go above and beyond to better their community. Enjoy live entertainment, kids’ crafts, face painting and a vintage WWII aircraft flyover. The evening is topped off by a spectacular fireworks display over Destin Harbor at 9 p.m.

Friday, June 26, 2015:

Concerts at the Landing, featuring Jacob Mohr Band

The FWB Landing

139 Brooks Street

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 6-8 p.m.

This weekly event, that has been going on since May 1, is coming to an end next week. Be sure to catch the final two concert performances this week and next week in Downtown Fort Walton Beach. Bring a lawn chair and a cooler, and sit back and relax in the company of great tunes!

Saturday, June 27, 2015:

Rock the Docks LIVE

HarborWalk Village

10 Harbor Boulevard

Destin

Time: 7 p.m.

Every Saturday night throughout the summer, come on out for free concerts on the HarborWalk Village stage! All concerts are open to the public. For more information, please call 850.424.0600.

Our Top Picks for June 18-20 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

The Emerald Coast is full of upbeat entertainment all spring and summer long with weekly concerts and energetic events like the ones featured in this blog post! Be sure to check weather.com or tune in to the Weather Channel for the latest updates on local weather conditions.

The Life’s A Beach crew wishes everyone a safe and beachy weekend! Enjoy!

Thursday, June 18, 2015:

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Presents: Mr. Big & The Rhythm Sisters

4323 Commons Drive West

Destin

Time: 7 p.m.

At this week’s MKAF Concerts in the Village Summer Concert Series performance, Mr. Big & The Rhythm Sisters will perform Jazz, Motown & Top Hits from the ‘80s!

During this fantastic and energetic outdoor event, a band plays for a crowd spanning the grass that the Dugas Pavilion overlooks. The audience can bring their own food and drinks to enjoy, or they can purchase them on site. Also, be sure to bring lawn chairs or towels to sit on. Come ready for a night of upbeat tunes and a spectacular performance that you won’t forget!

The cost for this great event is $10 per adult and children under 12 get in for free. For more information, please visit MattieKellyArtsFoundation.org or call 850.650.2226.

Friday, June 19, 2015:

Free Concerts at The Landing, featuring Nick & the Ovorols

The Landing

139 Brooks Street

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 6-8 p.m.

Saturday, June 20, 2015:

2^nd Annual Thrive Music Fest

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Time: 3 p.m.

This melodious event, which benefits Covenant Hospice, will feature live music in multiple venues, including the FWB Landing, KC’s Sandbar & Grille, The Green Door, Downtown Cinema Plus and Coaster. For more information, please e-mail rachel.mayew@covenanthospice.org or call 850.428.0605.

Rock the Docks LIVE

HarborWalk Village

10 Harbor Boulevard

Destin

Time: 7 p.m.

Every Saturday night throughout the summer, come on out for free concerts on the HarborWalk Village stage! All concerts are open to the public. For more information, please call 850.424.0600.

Our Top Picks for June 11-13 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

This weekend on the Emerald Coast will be complete with the usual outdoor events like concerts and fireworks, along with a farmers’ market and a creative workshop! Be sure to check weather.com or tune in to the Weather Channel for the latest updates on local weather conditions.

The Life’s A Beach crew wishes everyone a safe and beachy weekend! Enjoy!

Thursday, June 11, 2015:

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Presents: The Maxx

4323 Commons Drive West

Destin

Time: 7 p.m.

At this week’s MKAF Concerts in the Village Summer Concert Series performance, The Maxx will display energetic choreography and eclectic sound with Classic Oldies and Today’s Pop Music!

During this fantastic and energetic outdoor event, a band plays for a crowd spanning the grass that the Dugas Pavilion overlooks. The audience can bring their own food and drinks to enjoy, or they can purchase them on site. Also, be sure to bring lawn chairs or towels to sit on. Come ready for a night of upbeat tunes and a spectacular performance that you won’t forget!

The cost for this great event is $10 per adult and children under 12 get in for free. For more information, please visit MattieKellyArtsFoundation.org or call 850.650.2226.

Red, White and Blue Celebration

HarborWalk Village

10 Harbor Boulevard

Destin

Time: 7 p.m.

The Red, White, and Blue Celebration is a weekly honoring of a local hero. The celebrations highlight the efforts of people who go above and beyond to better their community. Enjoy live entertainment, kids’ crafts, face painting and a vintage WWII aircraft flyover. The evening is topped off by a spectacular fireworks display over Destin Harbor. The celebration begins at 7 p.m. with fireworks at 9 p.m. To nominate a hero, please visit: emeraldgrande.com.

Friday, June 12, 2015:

Free Concerts at The Landing, featuring Forrest Williams Band

The Landing

139 Brooks Street

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 6-8 p.m.

Saturday, June 13, 2015:

Rock the Docks LIVE

HarborWalk Village

10 Harbor Boulevard

Destin

Time: 7 p.m.

Every Saturday night throughout the summer, come on out for free concerts on the HarborWalk Village stage! All concerts are open to the public. For more information, please call 850.424.0600.

Downtown FWB Farmers’ Market

Held in the parking lot at DeFrance Antiques

230 Eglin Parkway

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 8 a.m. – noon

The Downtown FWB Farmers’ Market will be open the second Saturday of every month, starting in March and going through October. An array of vendors set up with many different locally grown and handmade items such as fresh, farm produce and fruit, including Asian pears, local honey, grass-fed beef, baked goods, fresh eggs, jams, jellies, handmade soaps and scrubs, and so much more! Feel free to stroll through the streets of Downtown Fort Walton Beach after the Farmers’ Market and check out our local flavor and southern hospitality. Our community offers many unique boutiques, restaurants and bars perfect for a Saturday afternoon!

Sculpting Life in Clay Workshop at ADSO

The Art Center

17 First Street

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The Arts and Design Society offers an opportunity to sculpt from life in clay on in the Art Center studios.  Participants will create maquette-size clay sculptures of a live model. There will be no instructor. Cost for the workshop is $25, members; $35, non-members + live model fee (plus tips). The amount will depend on the number of participants. Clay and firing are included.

Advance sign up is requested. To register, please call 850.244.1271 during office hours (Tuesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.). To learn more, please visit the ADSO website at artsdesignsociety.org.

Our Top Picks for June 4-8 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

Arrgh! This weekend on the Emerald Coast will be complete with the usual outdoor events like concerts and fireworks, but the spotlight entertainment will be provided by the 60^th Annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival! Be sure to check weather.com or tune in to the Weather Channel for the latest updates on local weather conditions.

The Life’s A Beach crew wishes everyone a safe and beachy, Bowlegs weekend! Enjoy!

Thursday-Monday, June 4-8:
60^th Annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival

The Landing

139 Brooks Street

Fort Walton Beach

This much looked forward to weekend of nonstop fun comprises a long list of festive events, including a Little Scallywags Pirate Walk, a Billy Bowlegs Pub Crawl, a Pirate Skirmish, fireworks, a 5K, a parade and so much more! Click here to view the detailed schedule of events and visit BillyBowlegsFestival.com for more information.

Thursday, June 4, 2015:

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Presents: Pieces of Eight

4323 Commons Drive West

Destin

Time: 7 p.m.

At this week’s MKAF Concerts in the Village Summer Concert Series performance, Pieces of Eight will perform Motown, Soul, R & B, and Beach music with lots of brass!

During this fantastic and energetic outdoor event, a band plays for a crowd spanning the grass that the Dugas Pavilion overlooks. The audience can bring their own food and drinks to enjoy, or they can purchase them on site. Also, be sure to bring lawn chairs or towels to sit on. Come ready for a night of upbeat tunes and a spectacular performance that you won’t forget!

The cost for this great event is $10 per adult and children under 12 get in for free. For more information, please visit MattieKellyArtsFoundation.org or call 850.650.2226.

Friday, June 5, 2015:

Free Concerts at The Landing, featuring Heritage

The Landing

139 Brooks Street

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 6-8 p.m.

Saturday, June 6, 2015:

Rock the Docks LIVE

HarborWalk Village

10 Harbor Boulevard

Destin

Time: 7 p.m.

Every Saturday night throughout the summer, come on out for free concerts on the HarborWalk Village stage! All concerts are open to the public. Entertainment this week will be provided by Hotel Oscar. For more information, please call 850.424.0600.

Monday, June 8, 2015:

NWF State Offers Summer Musical Theatre Workshop for Students

Northwest Florida State College

100 College Boulevard E.

Niceville

The Northwest Florida State College Fine & Performing Arts Division will offer its popular Summer Musical Theatre Workshop (formerly known as Camp Glee) for youth ages 13 to 21 from June 8 to July 2. Enrollment in the workshop is accepted April 28 through the first day of class on a space available basis. Enroll in person at all seven NWF State College locations or by web.

Now in its 18th year, the program provides youth the opportunity to train with college faculty in acting, voice, makeup, dance and staging and to perform at the state-of-the-art facilities of the college's Mattie Kelly Arts Center. No prior experience is necessary.

The culmination of the workshop is the production of a mini summer musical. This year’s production will be the comedy Legally Blonde, Jr., which will be presented Thursday, July 2 for two free performances at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Sprint Theater at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at the college's Niceville campus, 100 College Blvd. The performances of Legally Blonde, Jr. on July 2 are open to the public and free of charge.

For more information on Musical Theater Workshop, please call the NWF State College Humanities, Fine & Performing Arts Division at (850) 729-5382.