By Zandra Wolfgram
The New Year is here! Just one look at our Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) 2022 spring line up and it is clear we have resolved to have even more fun than last year — if that is possible.
Surely, you made a resolution to support the arts in 2022. Well, here are 12 ways that you can show your support and have a great time doing it.
We give you, 12 reasons to sign up for an MKAF Membership:
1) Woof! Blue Dog + Bourbon @Bijoux is a new event on Thursday, Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. and tongues are already wagging about it. This Artful Dining event is a unique opportunity to see George Rodrigue’s rarely seen Blue Dog paintings from the artist’s private collection, shared by his widow, Wendy Rodrigue. This exciting evening includes a palette of bourbon tastings and the culinary creations of Chef Jack McGuckin of Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits in Destin. Tickets are $195 and $175 (MKAF members). Go to MKAF.org to learn more and purchase tickets.
2) Save the date and time Thursday, April 14 at 11:30 a.m. for Artz For All With Zot at Hotel Effie at Sandestin to celebrate ability over disability! Join MKAF for this lunch & learn experience featuring the wildly wonderful world of Dwayne Szot. This amazing inventor and champion for people of all abilities will guide us in exploring the creative possibilities using adaptive art tools used to create mega murals and more.
3) Springtime brings a pop of color … and music! The 2022 MKAF Concerts in the Village kicks off on Thursday, April 21 with a MJ LIVE, the straight from the Vegas stage tribute to the King of Pop.
Save the dates for all 10 of the Concerts in the Village Thursdays from April 21 through June 23. Grab a blanket or a couple of beach chairs and enjoy a night under the stars at the most beautiful outdoor music venue on the Emerald Coast. Bring a bottle of wine, your favorite craft beer, some delicious snacks, or purchase dinner and drinks at food trucks and restaurants on site. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the concerts start at 7 p.m. Limited VIP tables are available by calling (850) 650-2226.
4) Thursday, April 28| Naturally 7
5) Thursday, May 5| Shania Twin (Shania Twain Tribute)
6) Thursday, May 12| Yacht Rock Revue
7) Thursday, May 19| Six Piece Suits
8) Thursday, May 26| Taylor Dayne
9) Thursday, June 2| Alter Eagles
10) Thursday, June 9| Sister Hazel
11) Thursday, June 16| Music of Led Zeppelin featuring Sinfonia Gulf Coast!
12) Thursday, June 23| Boogie Wonder Band
Supporting MKAF means you are a champion of the arts. Since forming in 1995, MKAF has impacted 337,800 through its ArtsReach programs.
There are various MKAF Membership levels from just $75. Pledging your support is easy to do. Simply go to the MKAF website (MKAF.org) and sign up on the home page.
This fall will bring even more fun reasons to support MKAF. Become a MKAF member and join in the creative fun.
