Events

NFB’s 52^nd season begins with The Nutcracker at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 21 at 2:30 p.m. NFB’s 42^nd annual production of The Nutcracker is the only full-length version in the area and features a cast of more than 140 performers including international guest artists and over 100 local children. The NFB Symphony Orchestra, led by music director and conductor David Ott, will provide musical accompaniment for all public performances. A VIP party will be held immediately following the performance on Nov. 19 exclusively for season subscribers, cast, staff and special guests.

NFB’s 52^nd season begins with The Nutcracker at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 21 at 2:30 p.m. NFB’s 42^nd annual production of The Nutcracker is the only full-length version in the area and features a cast of more than 140 performers including international guest artists and over 100 local children. The NFB Symphony Orchestra, led by music director and conductor David Ott, will provide musical accompaniment for all public performances. A VIP party will be held immediately following the performance on Nov. 19 exclusively for season subscribers, cast, staff and special guests.

NFB’s 52^nd season begins with The Nutcracker at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 21 at 2:30 p.m. NFB’s 42^nd annual production of The Nutcracker is the only full-length version in the area and features a cast of more than 140 performers including international guest artists and over 100 local children. The NFB Symphony Orchestra, led by music director and conductor David Ott, will provide musical accompaniment for all public performances. A VIP party will be held immediately following the performance on Nov. 19 exclusively for season subscribers, cast, staff and special guests.

The 2021-2022 season Signature sponsor for The Nutcracker is VIP Destin Magazine. NFB is also sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.

NFB will return to the Mattie Kelly Arts Center again in the spring with the NFB company premiere of Beauty & The Beast Saturday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 12 at 2:30 p.m. This original production choreographed by NFB international guest artist and Mobile Ballet artistic director Katia Garza celebrates the 18^th-century story with new choreography, exquisite costumes and enchanting set designs. This tale, as old as time, has been beloved by generations of children celebrating the beauty and joy within. A VIP party exclusively for season subscribers, cast, staff and special guests will also occur immediately following the March 11 performance.

NFB will return to the Mattie Kelly Arts Center again in the spring with the NFB company premiere of Beauty & The Beast Saturday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 12 at 2:30 p.m. This original production choreographed by NFB international guest artist and Mobile Ballet artistic director Katia Garza celebrates the 18^th-century story with new choreography, exquisite costumes and enchanting set designs. This tale, as old as time, has been beloved by generations of children celebrating the beauty and joy within. A VIP party exclusively for season subscribers, cast, staff and special guests will also occur immediately following the March 11 performance.

The 2021-2022 season Signature sponsor for Beauty & The Beast is Emerald Coast Magazine with Fort Walton Beach Medical Center as a Performance co-sponsor. NFB is also sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.

The season concludes at the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation with Ballet Under the Stars Saturday, June 25 at 8 p.m. This unique production features the artists of NFB with international guest artists performing a mix of contemporary, neoclassical and classical pieces from guest choreographers and the NFB repertoire in a more casual outdoor atmosphere. NFB will release additional details and ticket sales information for Ballet Under the Stars in the coming months.