A newly identified wildflower in Shakerag Hollow has inspired Sewanee Purple Through the Year, the sixth annual art exhibit featuring the Nature Journaling Group at Frame Gallery Gifts and Art in downtown Sewanee, Tennessee.

Dr. Jonathan Evans, Director of the Sewanee Herbarium, a sponsor of the exhibit, will also speak about the University of the South's recent discovery of Phacelia Sewaneensis at the opening reception of the exhibit on March 27, 2026.

Conexión Media Group invites the community to their annual Women's History Month Conference, Her Impact — Women Leading Change in Our Communities. Featuring a panel discussion with three inspiring local leaders, plus networking, appetizers, door prizes, and more — this free event is open to everyone. Join us Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 5:30–8:30 PM at Preservation Hall in Fort Walton Beach.

Conexión Media Group's 7th Annual International Festival returns to The Landing in Fort Walton Beach as part of Okaloosa County's celebration of the USA's 250th Anniversary. This free, family-friendly festival showcases more than 60 nations through live music, folkloric dance, international cuisine, and local vendors — all in the spirit of community unity. Join us Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 11 AM to 7 PM.

Experience the luck of the Irish! Indulge in traditional favorites like corned beef & cabbage, shepherd’s pie, and Irish stew, paired perfectly with local craft brews on Saturday, March 14, 2026, between 4:00 and 9:00 p.m. at 3rd Planet Brewery in Niceville, Fla.

Christie Solomon of Elevate Next presented Public Relations for Emerging Entrepreneurs to the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce's inaugural Emerging Entrepreneurs cohort on behalf of the Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization (ECPRO). The session offered a practical, accessible introduction to PR for early-stage small business owners — from earning media coverage and crafting a press release, to thinking like a journalist and using AI responsibly in your communications.

Join ECPRO on March 10, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce for a Lunch & Learn featuring a panel of local journalists and media leaders. Gain insider insights on pitching effectively, building media relationships, and securing coverage in today’s digital and print landscape.

Sample, sip, and vote at the 4th Annual My Chemical Cocktail on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. This 21+ cocktail mix-off brings science and spirits together with creative drinks, live music, and prizes—all benefiting the Emerald Coast Science Center.

Frame Gallery Gifts and Art hosts its first art exhibition of 2026, Seen & Unseen: Landscapes of Presence and Memory, opening on February 20 in Sewanee, Tenn., with a reception for the artists from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. The exhibit features two South Cumberland Plateau resident artists, Carole Forêt and Linda Kerlin, whose work offers distinct, yet complementary ways of translating experience through paint and mixed media.

Join Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization (ECPRO) for a Lunch & Learn on February 10, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. Featuring Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourism’s Nogah Winfield and Stacey Young, this session explores how aligning PR and digital marketing can maximize reach, engagement, and impact.

Join Frame Gallery Gifts and Art for a special anniversary celebration featuring hands-on art activities and live art demonstrations with local artists Randa Wells and Connie Keetle in Sewanee, Tennessee, on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Themed “Share the Love,” Frame Gallery’s 8th Anniversary Arty Party is a free event designed for all ages.  Art supplies, party favors, and refreshments will be provided for guests and party participants.

Join Sandy Baird, MBA for a free live webinar on February 5 from 8–9 PM EST focused on building strong, forward-thinking dental teams. Sandy will share practical strategies for streamlining systems, improving training, strengthening leadership, and keeping teams aligned with long-term goals. Attendees will earn 1 CE credit and have the opportunity to participate in a live Q&A session.

🎟️ Reserve your spot today—this free webinar is designed for immediate, real-world application.

Enjoy a festive afternoon of food, wine, and live jazz at A Symphony of Taste: Mardi Gras Food & Festival on February 1, 2026. Sample cuisine from local restaurants, explore a silent auction, and support the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra’s youth programs at this annual Mardi Gras–inspired tasting event.

Join Dog-Harmony on Sunday, January 18 for the 6th Annual Hops for Hounds at Props Craft Brewery Hammock Bay — a community dog walk and after-party celebrating canine companionship and compassion. Proceeds support therapy-dog and child humane-education programs across Northwest Florida.

Join ECPRO on January 13, 2026, for a Lunch & Learn with Melissa Watson of Sandestin Investments. Get an inside look at the award-winning 2025 PR campaign—from concept and vendor buy-in to a high-impact FAM event and the strategy that earned a Visit Florida Flagler Award.

Enjoy a festive, family-friendly outdoor screening of Home Alone at Alys Beach, complete with a curated picnic, open bar, and cozy blankets in a beautiful Gulf-front setting.

Celebrate the season at Frame Gallery’s 3rd Annual Nativity & Icon Exhibition on Friday, December 19, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. This special one-night event features nativities and religious icons from community members’ private collections, along with an expanded display of handcrafted nativities and icons from around the world. Featured icon writers include Sr. Eliseea Papacioc, a Romanian Orthodox nun represented by Frame Gallery, and local Sewanee artist Martha Keeble, who also teaches icon writing in the area. Join us for an evening of beauty, tradition, and Christmas spirit.

Ring in the holiday season with ECPRO on December 9 at 11:30 a.m. for A Very Merry Quizmas featuring guest host Johnny C. of Ace 50 Media! Expect engaging conversation, yuletide delights, and spirited trivia that blends the best of PR, communications, and Christmas cheer.

Experience the magic of the season as Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra presents Holiday Pops with the acclaimed Irish ensemble Solas. This special Celtic Christmas performance blends beloved holiday classics with spirited jigs, reels, and traditional Irish melodies—all brought to life by the full symphony. Join us on December 5 at 7 PM for an uplifting, family-friendly evening filled with festive energy, rich musical storytelling, and the unmistakable charm of Solas.

Join the Emerald Coast Science Center for Pints & Prints on December 5, 2025, from 5:45 to 8:00 p.m. This 21+ screen-printing workshop includes drinks, light snacks, and access to museum exhibits while you create custom holiday gifts. Tickets include a t-shirt, tote, and postcard to print, with additional items available for purchase. Perfect for a fun, festive night out.

Grab your pup and head to Salty Paws Pet Boutique & Barkery in Destin Commons for Dog-Harmony’s Family Pawtraits with Santa on Saturday, November 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Available on a walk-in basis for a $15 donation to Dog-Harmony, holiday pet portraits are provided by Sydney Bassett of Mills Photo Design.

Join the ECPRO’s Lunch and Learn, “Social Media, Free Speech, and the Workplace” presented by Dr. Randy Bobbitt, a retired communications professor, on Tuesday, November 18, at 11:30 a.m. at the Greater Ft. Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Celebrate the holiday season and a milestone in Tennessee Craft-South's Chapter! Join the festivities at Frame Gallery Gifts & Art on Friday, November 14, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. for the opening of the gallery’s 8th Annual Holiday Shop and the 30th Anniversary Celebration of Tennessee Craft–South.

In the Painting on Cardboard class at ADSO, participants will explore painting on cardboard, starting with a demonstration of how to prepare the surface for durability and texture. Using acrylic paint, pencils, and collage elements, students will create layered, expressive works on this unexpected material.

Get ready for a howling good time—Barktoberfest is back for its 10th year! Join Dog-Harmony for the Emerald Coast’s most beloved doggie costume contest and canine-only trick-or-treat celebration at Grand Park in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 4:30–6:30 PM!

Frame Gallery Gifts & Art is hosting a new, two-part painting class series, taking place on Saturday, October 18, and November 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with celebrated artist Carole Forêt.

Participants will learn perspective by painting a European cityscape. In the first class, artists will create a duotone underpainting, and in the second, they’ll layer on rich color to bring it to life.

The two-session painting class is limited to eight participants, and the cost, which includes all the required supplies, is $125 per person.

Reconnect with yourself in Dahab, Egypt, during this immersive retreat blending yoga, breathwork, creative journaling, Ayurveda, and freediving. Choose a 5- or 7-day experience led by Thomas Chipault and leave with greater clarity, balance, and self-connection.

Join the Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization on Tuesday, October 14, at 11:30 a.m. for Working Smarter, Not Harder: AI for PR Pros at the Greater Ft. Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. Discover how AI is reshaping PR with time-saving tools, creative content strategies, and practical tips to elevate your communications.

Join the Best of the Emerald Coast Winners’ Soirée on Thursday, October 9, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin!

JC’s Gourmet is proud to share that it has once again been voted Best of the Emerald Coast 2025 thanks to its loyal supporters in the Panhandle!

• Best Shrimp Dish: a fan-favorite Chillin’ Ceviche

• Best Tuna Dip: the award-winning Somethin’ Snappy