One-hundred-seventy-two years ago, a group of scrappy women — who were Quakers, Methodists and abolitionists — met in small, industrial Seneca Falls, New York, and set the wheels of women’s suffrage in motion.It took another 72 years for the rest of America to agree with them, and grant women the right to vote.The town’s homage… … Read More
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Celebrate National Pi Day with the best store-bought apple pie in Florida
Florida grocery chains such as Kroger, Trader Joe’s, and Walmart sell delicious apple pies at affordable prices, but some are better tasting than others. … Read More
CELEBRATE SERVICE: Free boat safety checks offered
Flotilla 19 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering free vessel safety checks for recreational boats at the St. Andrews State Park boat ramp from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The Flotilla will also conduct checks at the MWR Marina on board the Naval Support Activity Panama City from 8 a.m. to noon… … Read More
CELEBRATE COMMUNITY: All the Panhandle’s a stage; MKAF brings theater to local schools
In three months’ time, Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation’s Destin Community Outreach has already exposed 5,700 children in Okaloosa and Walton counties to a new theater experience.The original touring productions, “The Snow Queen” and “The Reluctant Dragon,” by The Atlantic Coast Theatre (A.C.T.) for Youth, were experienced by 20 school groups and Boys and Girls Clubs.Through… … Read More
Celebrate Women’s History Month with Donna, Victoria, Carol
We’re entering the busy spring season for arts and entertainment on the Emerald Coast. What better way to kick it off than with a trip to Greece courtesy of Stage Crafters Community Theatre Inc.?The first production of their 47th season, “Mamma Mia!” opens tonight. Be sure to read our cover story in today’s issue.March also… … Read More