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Experience the electrifying energy of Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue live in concert. From the moment they take the stage, you'll be captivated by their infectious charisma and magnetic performance. With a fusion of funk, soul, R&B, and psychedelic rock, Grammy-nominated Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, deliver tight, explosive performances that will make you move. Don't miss out on this unforgettable musical celebration that showcases the primal power of music to bring us all together. Proceeds benefit Sinfonia Gulf Coast and its education and community outreach engagement initiatives throughout Northwest Florida.

Join us on Thursday, Nov. 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for the 11th Annual Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation's Wine Walkabout at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Destin. Enjoy tasting stations, visit with vintners from exclusive wineries, live music, wall of wine pull, silent auction, raffle, hors d'oeuvres by Ruth's Chris, + more. An all-vintner dinner will follow the walkabout (for an additional cost). Proceeds benefit MKAF and its ArtsReach education initiatives throughout the community.

The Festival of the Arts, produced by Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF), is one of the Southeast’s premier juried art festivals. A celebration of art, food and family fun, it is staged in the MKAF Cultural Arts Village in Destin. Stroll outdoor tents Saturday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to browse original artwork by more than 100 premier artists from across the United States. Enjoy artist demos, live music, creative children’s activities, street performers, food truck fare, beer & wine garden and more. Join in the festivities and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award (Saturday). This event is free for attendees.

The Festival of the Arts, produced by Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF), is one of the Southeast’s premier juried art festivals. A celebration of art, food and family fun, it is staged in the MKAF Cultural Arts Village in Destin. Stroll outdoor tents Saturday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to browse original artwork by more than 100 premier artists from across the United States. Enjoy artist demos, live music, creative children’s activities, street performers, food truck fare, beer & wine garden and more. Join in the festivities and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award (Saturday). This event is free for attendees.

Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, this epic action-packed adventure pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Sheer movie magic 65 million years in the making, bring the entire family to experience Jurassic Park in Concert as never before: projected in HD with Sinfonia Gulf Coast performing John Williams’ iconic score live to picture. Welcome… to Jurassic Park in Concert!

Prepare to be spellbound by the mesmerizing talent of charismatic saxophonist Steven Banks. Recipient of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant and Sinfonia Gulf Coast's Young Concert Artist prize, he pushes boundaries, expanding the instrument's repertoire while showcasing its vast capabilities. An emerging composer, his music is said to showcase “a unique and ambitious blend of feelings and sounds” and portrays “a deep intimacy” and “a sense of vulnerability” (Cleveland Classical). Experience the unique and intimate compositions of this emerging musical genius.

Experience the timeless music of Chris and Dan Brubeck, masters of jazz. With a 50-year+ career, this dynamic quartet, accompanied by guitarist Mike DeMicco and pianist Chuck Lamb, captivates audiences worldwide with their unique blues and jazz sound. Their melodic majesty, vibrant solos and inventive arrangements make every performance unforgettable. The Brubeck Brothers Quartet pushes boundaries and seamlessly blends funk, blues, and world music into its straight-ahead jazz style. Immerse yourself in the spontaneous spirit of jazz with the Brubeck Brothers Quartet.

Exceptional live music, elegant brunch fare and Bloody Mary + Mimosa Bar.

Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Elton John, and Sir Paul McCartney, each knighted by the Queen of England, are three of the world’s most successful songwriters. From Broadway to the top of the pop charts, these musical geniuses each created an incredible individual musical legacy. Music of the Knights honors their lasting musical influence with hits like Memory, Yesterday, Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, Circle of Life, Hey Jude, The Phantom of the Opera and more.

Enjoy a coastal brunch experience curated by Executive Chef Leroy Worthen and bottomless mimosas as you are serenaded by two of the top Nashville singer/songwriters on the beach front terrace of Soleil in Destin. Full cash bar.

This year’s 28th annual celebration of art, food, music, and family fun begins on Friday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. with the Arty Kick Off Party on the Piazza Plaza at Henderson Beach Resort. Mix and mingle with Festival artists, watch award-winning featured guest artist Kathy Schumacher paint live, enjoy live music, light bites, creative cocktail by Black Sheep Tequila, and a cash bar.