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Northwest Florida Symphony Chorale & Niceville High School Chorus Guest Soloists: TBA Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 (Ode to Joy) The post Ode to Joy appeared first on Mattie Kelly Arts Center. “}]]  Read More

ALMOST ABBA March 29, 2025 7:00 pm Tickets $38 – $65 The post ALMOST ABBA appeared first on Mattie Kelly Arts Center. “}]]  Read More

A Fantastic NEW Show “Good Rockin Tonight” Direct from NY Staring The NY Rockets. With superlative vocals and musicianship, dynamic enthusiasm, and a genuine love of the music they perform, The Rockets have been wowing audiences from coast to coast. From the roots of rockabilly where it all started to the greatest Rock & Roll hits of the 50’s, 60’s & beyond” You’ll be talking about This Theatrical production long after the lights go down. Secure your spot for an unforgettable musical journey! Prepare for 120 minutes of pure 50’s and 60’s magic that you won’t want to miss! Immerse yourself in the spectacular production of “Good Rockin Tonight” by the NY Rockets – a nostalgic voyage through Vintage Rock & Roll you once knew and will never forget. This dynamic full Theatrical Vegas show brings the 50’s & 60’s roaring back to life with dazzling Lights, captivating Sound, iconic Stage Props, and the phenomenal “NY Rockets” recreating the music you grew up with and cherished. Get ready to clap and dance in the aisles all night long to the high-octane music of the 50’s & 60’s, and let the soulful ballads have you holding your loved ones close. If you have a passion for legends like Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Bill Haley & his Comets, Eddie Arnold, the Stray Cats, Dion, Del Shannon, Bobby Vee, Chuck Berry, the Ronettes, and many more, this is a show you can’t afford to miss. Quite possibly the best... Read More

Northwest FL Symphony Orchestra Guest Soloists: The 24/25 John Leatherwood Concerto Competition Winners Guest Composer in Residence: Audrey Kelley Ravel: La Valse Gershwin: American in Paris The post Roaring 20s appeared first on Mattie Kelly Arts Center. “}]]  Read More

The Ultimate Elvis in Vegas Get ready for an unforgettable evening as The Ultimate Elvis in Vegas comes to Niceville, Florida! Join us at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center for a spectacular tribute to the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. Headlined by the world’s top Elvis Tribute Artist and Ultimate Champion, Cote Deonath, this show is officially endorsed by Graceland and Elvis Presley Enterprises. It celebrates some of the greatest moments in Elvis’s career, from his iconic 68 Comeback Special to the glitz and glamour of his Las Vegas performances. Backed by The Infinit-E Tribute Band, known as the world’s best tribute band, this show delivers authentic live music that captures the spirit and sound of Elvis’s legendary hits. With Cote Deonath’s electrifying stage presence, remarkable voice, and stunning costumes, you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped back in time to experience the magic of the King himself. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to Elvis’s music, The Ultimate Elvis in Vegas is an extraordinary night of music, memories, and entertainment that you don’t want to miss.   Saturday 2/15/2025 7:00 pm On Sale Now Tickets are $65, $55, $45 downstairs Tickets are $35 in the balcony The post Ultimate Elvis in Vegas appeared first on Mattie Kelly Arts Center. “}]]  Read More

For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So, the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. But when Jimmy draws a blank in art class during the last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect pal to help him out. Together, they set out on a mission to help Jimmy conquer second-grade art, and along the way, they both learn a little something new about inspiration. Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus! The post Pete the Cat appeared first on Mattie Kelly Arts Center. “}]]  Read More

A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, THE ADDAMS FAMILY is the magnificently macabre hit musical featuring everyone’s favorite creepy, kooky characters. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family—a man her parents have never met. And if that weren’t upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before: keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything changes for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. On the heels of Wednesday, the third most-watched show on Netflix of all time, Big League Productions, Inc. presents THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a devilishly delightful musical comedy based on the bizarre and beloved characters by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams. The post The Adams Family A New Musical Comedy appeared first on Mattie Kelly Arts Center. “}]]  Read More

All aboard, sisters! The hysterical sequel to the smash hit Menopause The Musical® is finally here! Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, we set sail with our beloved ladies for more high jinks on the high seas. Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the joys of menopause and friendship — plus hot flashes, mood swings, and memory lapses! Join us on a trip of self-discovery, backed by a new soundtrack of toe-tapping parodied hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. For these four ladies, menopause was not the end, but the beginning of a beautiful friendship where love conquers all, and friendships never fail. The post Menopause 2 The Musical appeared first on Mattie Kelly Arts Center. “}]]  Read More

 [[{“value”:” Join us on Thanksgiving weekend in Panama City Beach as we set the stage for the most magical month of the year! Thanksgiving Thursday may be the time for turkey, but that weekend, Santa Claus is coming to town! Beach Home for the Holidays waves goodbye to fall and sets the stage for the most magical month of the year. Aaron Bessant Park serves as the site of carol-themed concerts, s’mores, Christmas tree lighting, an appearance by Santa, and activities for the kids. Schedule: Friday, November 29 3 p.m.: Campfires, S’mores & Santa’s Village Open 3:30 p.m.: Holiday Movie 5:15 p.m.: The Nutcracker by The Panama City Ballet 5:55 p.m.: The Lighting of the Christmas Tree 6 p.m.: Headliner: Home Free 7:30 p.m.: Fireworks Saturday, November 30 3 p.m.: Campfires, S’mores & Santa’s Village Open 4:15 p.m.: Holiday Movie 6 p.m.: Panama City Symphony Orchestra Home Free Any Kind of Christmas Tour Experience the magic of the holidays with the all-vocal country group Home Free, as they bring an unforgettable evening of incredible harmonies, mixing Christmas classics with Nashville-dipped pop hits and timeless country standards on their “Any Kind of Christmas” tour. Having captivated audiences worldwide, Home Free has racked up nearly 600,000 album equivalents globally, embarked on major international tours, and amassed over 750 million views and 1.7 million subscribers on YouTube. Taste of Country hails them as “Country music fans’ favorite a cappella group.” Make Your New’ Year’s Plans: New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop Presented by... Read More

 [[{“value”:” Grand Boulevard at Sandestin announced an impressive line-up of events for this holiday season. Included this year are Grand Boulevard’s signature holiday celebrations, the popular Hometown Holiday Parade & Coastal White Christmas Holiday Celebration, and numerous festive, family-friendly activities. These events are open to the public at no cost. The schedule will include the return of the crowd-pleasing Festival of Trees which has been expanded to 18 custom decorated trees. Festival of Trees is an enchanting charitable tree decorating contest held on National Day of Giving. Other complimentary holiday events include professional photos with Santa, free rides on elegant horse drawn carriages and the exciting “Rock Around the Christmas Tree” musical performances by the Emerald Coast Theatre Company. Grand Boulevard Holiday Schedule of Events: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd, 5 PM HOMETOWN HOLIDAY PARADE & COASTAL WHITE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION The Grand Boulevard Town Center will be awash in tens of thousands of brilliant white lights, bringing a magical spirit to the Boulevard. Coastal White Christmas officially begins with the unveiling of the holiday lights and an expansive celebratory parade down the Boulevard featuring South Walton High School Marching Band, Butler Elementary Orff Ensemble, Emerald Coast Theatre Company, Dog-Harmony, Destin High School, Boy Scout Troop # 562, Children’s Volunteer Health Network, Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles, Grand Boulevard Tenant Costume March and the arrival of Santa Claus! Enjoy faux snow while getting complementary photos with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, live entertainment, refreshments and strolling throughout the Boulevard, taking in the... Read More