Northwest Florida State College Hosts 2025 Arnie Hart Exhibition

Northwest Florida State College’s Mattie Kelly Arts Center will host the 2025 Arnie Hart Juried Student and Faculty Exhibition, featuring 75 selected student artworks, with an opening reception and awards ceremony on April 10 in Niceville.
NHS Theatre Presents “Hello, Dolly!”

Niceville High School Theatre Department will present the Broadway musical Hello, Dolly! this May, featuring a talented cast, professional choreography and vocal direction, and high production values that have set the program apart in Okaloosa County.
Niceville Student Performs at Carnegie Hall, Advances to National Music Competition

Andrew Roberts, a Niceville High School senior, performed at Carnegie Hall for the second time and will compete as a national finalist in the MTNA Senior Brass Competition.
Emerald Coast Quilt Show Returns to Fort Walton Beach in March

The Flying Needles Quilt Guild of Niceville is hosting the Emerald Coast Quilt Show on March 7-8, 2025, at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds, featuring quilt displays, vendors, a Quilts of Valor presentation to support veterans, and community service projects.
Dance Facets to Showcase NWFSC Talent in Annual Performance

The NWFSC Dance Department will present its annual Dance Facets showcase on April 25-26, featuring a mix of student, faculty, and guest choreography in multiple dance styles.
Emerald Coast Chamber Music Festival Announces Free Admission for 5th Season

The Emerald Coast Chamber Music Festival is celebrating its fifth season with a lineup of classical concerts from May 17 to June 1, 2025, in Niceville, FL. All concert tickets will be free, while masterclasses remain paid. The festival will feature internationally acclaimed musicians and student performances.
Lemony Snicket to Headline NWF READS Event in Niceville

Bestselling author Lemony Snicket (Daniel Handler) will visit NWFSC on April 16 for a free community reading and book signing as part of the NWF READS series. The event will take place at 7 p.m. at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center in Niceville.
Some of the World’s Greatest Musical Artists Are Giving A Free Concert in Niceville January 17, 2025

World-class musicians, including Alon Goldstein and acclaimed acts like Amit Peledโs Cello Gang, Eleni Katz, Neo-Art Piano Duo, and Medhelan Duo, will perform a series of free concerts across Floridaโs Emerald Coast next week. Organized by the Emerald Coast Music Alliance, the program aims to bring classical music to underserved communities, with two public performances scheduled for January 16 at the Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium and January 17 at Crosspoint Church in Niceville, both at 6 p.m.
Geek Lights on the Corner Up and Running for Another Year

The Geek Lights on the Corner returns for its 17th season! Build Days are happening in November, and shows start December 2nd. This yearโs charity: Sharing and Caring of Niceville. Find out how you can get involved and enjoy this holiday tradition.
Eglin Air Force Base Celebrates 36th Thunderbird Powwow

Eglin Air Force Base began Native American Indian Heritage Month with the 36th Annual Thunderbird Intertribal Powwow, celebrating indigenous cultures through music, dance, and art.