Masked, Bejeweled, and Ready to Rule: Who Will Be Captain Billy 70?
Masked, Bejeweled, and Ready to Rule: Who Will Be Captain Billy 70? Staff Reports June 3, 2025 3:18 pm Events, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville In Brief: The mysterious new Captain Billy 70 will be revealed when the 70th Annual Billy Bowlegs Coronation Pageant sails into Niceville on June 14 at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center. […]
Niceville High Big Band Scores Top Marks in First State Jazz MPA Since 1998
Niceville High School’s Big Band received top ratings at the State Jazz MPA in Tallahassee, marking their return to the state event for the first time in nearly three decades.
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.
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.
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.
Despite Punishing Schedule, Niceville Eagle Pride Excels in Local Competition
The Niceville Eagle Pride Marching Band wowed audiences with stellar performances at both the Southeastern United States Marching Festival in Troy, Alabama, and the Marching Music Performance Assessment in Cantonment, earning straight superior ratings. Check out their whirlwind week of achievements and find out what’s next for this talented group! #EaglePrideBand
Psychadelic Vibes in Niceville: Berlioz’s Symphony Set to Dazzle For Halloween Season
Step into the haunting, opium-fueled world of Hector Berlioz’s “Symphonie Fantastique” as the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra kicks off its season with a Halloween concert that’s sure to dazzle Niceville’s music lovers!
Here’s How the New President Of NWFSC Gets Selected:
The search for a new president of Northwest Florida State College has begun, following the resignation of former president Devin Stephenson. The process, which involves input from the community and the guidance of the Myers McRae search firm, will focus on external candidates. Interim President Christine Kedroski has declined to seek the permanent position, with a new president expected to be appointed by January 2025. The college is hosting additional town halls and encourages public participation in the selection process.
This Small But Mighty Crew Keeps Delivering Hits to the Emerald Coast
As the house lights dimmed, darkness enveloped the audience, only to be dispelled by a dazzling gold sequin backdrop as the opening notes of “Chicago” rang out. The audience at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center was treated to a spectacular performance, thanks to the dedication of Jeannette Shires and her team, who tirelessly bring Broadway’s finest to Niceville.
Hyprov: ‘Whose Line’s’ Colin Mochrie and Hypnotism Coming To Niceville
Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci, creators of Hyprov, blend hypnosis and improv to create an electric stage show. Mecci, the master hypnotist, brings up 20 volunteers, hypnotizes them, and Mochrie improvises with them while under hypnosis. Expect a wacky, high-energy performance that keeps everyone on their toes with unexpected and hilarious moments.
