London's rising star of traditional folk music, James C. Riley's original songs and musicianship are inspired by Americana Folk traditions.  His music and engaging storytelling have touched millions during and since the pandemic. 

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A celebration of the Arts + Architecture in a reception partnered with the Seaside Institute's Seaside Prize weekend.

The works of E2C's visual artists John Franklin, Kenn Kotara, Sandra LaPage and theatrical/opera design artists Ana Ines Jabares Pita and Melly Still are on exhibit for this special occasion. 

Our February "Escapees" will be present.

Jazz composer, song writer, and vocalist Kelley Gant performs an entertaining mixture of beloved standards and original works.  Local jazz pianist Cam Ray and bassist Steve Gilbert accompany.

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Composer for theatre and film, pioneer sound designer, and multi-instrumentalist Gregory Mackender will present on writing music for theater. The lecture will include music and video.

Classical pianist and music sociologist Joshua A. Thompson concertizes the beautiful master works of our nation's preeminent African American composers of the 19th and 20th centuries.

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Emerald Coast Storytellers will be partnering with Escape To Create and the Seaside Institute, to welcome the distinguished Glenn North to the sandy white beaches of Santa Rosa Beach.

Celebrated ekphrastic and visual poet, North’s work has been featured in art exhibitions at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, the American Jazz Museum, and the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art. To kick-off our workshop, North will read a selection of his poetry, before leading guests through Writing to Repair: A Restorative Poetics Workshop.

Visit https://www.emeraldcoaststorytellers.com for additional details.