Arts & Entertainment

Calling all ABBA-maniacs

Relive the Swedish pop sensation at NWFSC

Brian Hughes | Crestview News Bulletin

All it took was a song called “Waterloo” to propel a relatively unknown Swedish pop band to near-instantaneous worldwide stardom. Who on this side of the Atlantic can name even one Song of Europe winner? But ABBA’s April 6, 1974,... Full story

Community arts calendar for Feb. 24

Brian Hughes | Crestview News Bulletin

‘Memories of Elvis’ FEB. 25 • “Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis in Concert” with special guest star D.J. Fontana, Elvis’s original drummer, will play at the Mattie Kelly Performing Arts Center.... Full story

Community arts calendar

for February 17, 2010

Brian Hughes | Crestview News Bulletin

‘Death by Candygram’ FEB 18 • Act4Murder’s newest original comedy murder-mystery dinner theatre production will be presented at Bogey’s Bar and Restaurant in the historic Hotel DeFuniak in DeFuniak Springs at 6 p.m.... Full story

Arts fest vendors sought

Popula May 22 event highlights county artistry

Brian Hughes | Crestview News Bulletin

The Okaloosa Arts Alliance in conjunction with the Friends of the Emerald Coast State Parks will hold its third annual Family Fun Arts Fest on Saturday, May 22, at Henderson Beach State Park. In preparation, the OAA is now accepting vendors and... Full story

'Dreams Come True' close to home

Rare Disney exhibit on view in New Orleans

Brian Hughes | Crestview News Bulletin

Crestview residents Janice and Jim Crose are unabashed Disney enthusiasts. Several times a year they head off to Disney World in Orlando, where they have a timeshare condo. They have Disney memorabilia throughout their home, hanging from their key... Full story

Community arts calendar

Brian Hughes | Crestview News Bulletin

Ed Asner as ‘FDR’ FEB. 6 • Veteran stage and screen actor Ed Asner will perform the solo performance drama “FDR” at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center in Niceville at 7:30 p.m. “FDR” is based upon Dore... Full story

Legendary horses gallop into Baker

World famous Lipizzaner Stallions to perform Tuesday

Brian Hughes | Crestview News Bulletin

People performing on horseback aren’t exactly a new subject for folks who’ve visited the Baker Arena before. But the horses and riders coming Tuesday evening are in a whole different league — and have their origins on an entirely... Full story

Wine & dine for the arts

Wine and hors d’oeuvres arts fund-raiser set for Jan.17

Brian Hughes | Crestview News Bulletin

You don’t need to be an ardent culture-vulture to have an enjoyable winter’s Sunday afternoon of clinking glasses and savoring nibblies with the Okaloosa Arts Alliance. Arts lovers of all strengths of artsy-fartsiness, from collectors... Full story

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Submit arts event announcements for upcoming calendar

Brian Hughes | Crestview News Bulletin

The News Bulletin will soon publish a special arts calendar covering upcoming events through the beginning of the summer. To be sure your performing or visual arts organization’s events are included, please send us an announcement or press... Full story

All-county talent

Brian Hughes | Crestview News Bulletin

Crestview High School junior Kyle Eastman was excited as he squirmed in tight with his fellow Big Red Machine all-county band members for a group photo. “This is the first all-county picture I’ve ever been in!” he exclaimed,... Full story

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