Summer Sizzles with Free Events at Grand Boulevard

Are you visitng South Walton or Destin, Florida this summer? If so, there are a vareity of free outdoor performances and events taking please all along the Emerald Coast. In Miramar Beach, Grand Boulevard at Sandestin is a great location for events of all kinds. For summer 2017, Grand Boulevard is featuring a variety of cultural performances that are free and open to the public. 

Every Thursday at 8 p.m., the Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) presents “Taming of the Shrew,” a comedic adaptation and family-friendly take on William Shakespeare’s play. This fast-paced show has something for everyone - a hilarious Punch and Judy puppet show, a sassy leading lady, and a handsome nobleman who works to win her affection. Bring a lawn chair, sit back, and enjoy a free night of entertainment provided by Grand Boulevard in the Grand Park between Tommy Bahama and Cantina Laredo. For the kids, Abrakadoodle Art Education and Parties will offer pre-show children's activities from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. In the event of rain the show will be performed in Emerald Coast Theatre Company's space at 560 Grand Boulevard, Upstairs. Come early and enjoy dinner at one of the popular Grand Boulevard restaurants. 

On Saturday, June 24 at 7:30 p.m., the Northwest Florida Ballet will present another summer blockbuster, “Ballet at Twilight.” Held in Grand Park, this special evening of classical ballet and contemporary dance will feature international guest artists along with local talent.

On Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm  in Grand Park, Grand Boulevard hosts a weekly Farmers’ Market. This is great opporutnity for locals and visitors to get fresh from the farm produce as well as locally made items. This outdoor market features dozens of unique vendors offering mostly locally sourced food-based items such as produce, eggs, grass-fed beef and chicken, local honey, pickled vegetables, sweets, and gourmet jams. Specialty soaps and lotions are also avalable. Learn more about Grand Boulevard's summer events as well as upcoming events in the fall, visit grandboulevard.com. 

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Published by Tracy Louthain
Thursday, June 22, 2017