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January 2021
MKAC Galleries: Sarah Knobel: Synthetic Nature
International artist Sarah Knobel combines new processes using both surprising and traditional materials to expose our audiences to contemporary art styles that are firmly rooted in fine art traditions. Knobel studied Emerald Coast water and plant life, to tailor this show to universal themes in a language personal to this region. Artist talk and demonstrations if travel is possible.
Find out more »NFSO: Almost Elton: Remember When Rock was Young
Craig A Meyer is considered to be the best Elton John tribute artist in the market whose strong vocals, striking resemblance and amazing talent on the piano has audiences everywhere remembering when rock was young. This spectacular musical journey celebrates the decades of chart topping hits by Sir Elton John, including: Benny and the Jets, Philadelphia Freedom, Crocodile Rock, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and Candle in the Wind. A celebration of the character, costumes and charisma of the famed pianist…
Find out more »February 2021
NFSO: Stars of Tomorrow/An Evening at the Opera
The Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and guest conductor Jeffrey Rink present “Stars of Tomorrow/An Evening at the Opera” featuring the winners of the 2019 NFSO-John Leatherwood Concerto Competition: Kye Richardson (violin), Evan Nicholson (cello), and Skyler Covert (violin). Enjoy movements from classics such as Mozart’s Concerto No. 3 for Violin, Shostakovich’s Concerto No. 1 for Cello in E-flat Major and Chausson’s Poème. Soprano Bevin Hill will dazzle on the second half of the evening with beloved opera arias and melodies,…
Find out more »Jeanne Robertson: Humorist
At 76 years young, Jeanne Robertson continues to charm audiences with her humorous observations about life around her. This former Miss North Carolina, standing tall at six-foot-two, has a vivacious personality, heart and sense of humor. Some of her most popular anecdotes include “Don’t Go to Vegas Without A Baptist,” “Don’t Bungee Jump Naked”, and “Don’t Send a Man to the Grocery Store.” Jeanne’s witty depiction of everyday situations never fails to have audiences of all ages rolling with laughter.…
Find out more »March 2021
Deborah Norville
Two-time Emmy© Award winner Deborah Norville brings the “take-home” value audiences love. Norville does it every day for nearly 5 million viewers as the anchor of Inside Edition. Norville is an advocate for self-care. While she advocates for others, she has turned that same focus inward losing over 30 pounds by cutting sugar out of her diet and undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous thyroid nodule. On the other side of both of those health issues, Norville speaks candidly about…
Find out more »MKAC Galleries: Arnie Hart Juried Student Exhibition & Arts Faculty Exhibition
A guest juror will judge the annual exhibition for the Visual Arts Department of Northwest Florida College.
Find out more »April 2021
NFSO: Just Another Variation
Just Another Variation: When a composer takes a musical idea and alters it through various techniques such as rhythm, melody and harmony, it becomes a “variation.” Led by NFSO conductor search finalist Glen Cortese, the orchestra will take you on a journey of musical twists and turns with pieces based on variations featuring Leonard Bernstein’s Three Dance Variations from “Fancy Free,” the ever-popular Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini by Rachmaninoff featuring New York pianist Philip Edward Fisher, and Brahms’…
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