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Arts
WITH COASTAL STYLE
FLAGLER AUDITORIUM
& Entertainment
“The Flagler County Auditorium is the county’s premiere performing arts center and almost everyone in the community ends up at the auditorium for an event of some type. We enlighten a lot of lives, so we hope to continue doing that for years to come. The goal of the center has always been more than just putting on ‘shows.’ It’s also a place where young stage technicians and perform- ers can learn and exhibit their craft.
Flagler County’s Auditorium strives to enrich lives through inspirational, educational and cultural purposes. Arts
in education is a wonderful thing, so we always hope to keep arts alive in our schools. The auditorium has stayed true to its vision b”y presenting over 100 community and school productions
each year.
As one of Florida’s “hot, new cities,” Palm Coast has earned a reputation for having one of the state’s most vibrant arts and entertainment districts. Both Palm Coast and Flagler Beach are committed to sustaining a vibrant art, culture and entertainment scene, and have active citizen and government participation to ensure that the area is home to a variety of artists.
First Friday’s in Flagler Beach o ers an assortment of musical genres –
from reggae to bluegrass and beyond. You can enjoy a celebration on the beach with great tunes and food at any of the year-round festivals or just by hanging out at some of the local hot spots. Many bars and restaurants o er entertainment nightly and there are a variety of nights when you can be the entertainment with karaoke!
Local artists thrive in this coastal community where everyone enjoys supporting them. Hand-painted masterpieces by local artists are on display
and available for purchase throughout the community, at a variety of di erent
art galleries, the Flagler Beach Farmers Market and more. Popular venues like the Gallery of Local Art and the Hollingsworth Gallery o er an assortment
of workshops and classes that give visitors the chance to be artists for the day. You can also experience the visual arts on display in Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches at the Flagler County Art League Gallery, e Salvo Project, Baliker Gallery, I AM ART/Rachel & Friends, Art LaMay Studio, Gallery of Local Art, and Ocean Art Gallery.
For a small town, Palm Coast features a music, culture, and ne arts scene that rivals much bigger cities. Residents enjoy a variety of music and theatre venues, including big stage shows at the Flagler Auditorium and intimate productions at the Flagler Playhouse. eatrical, musical and ne art opportuni- ties are plentiful on the Palm Coast city events calendar. ere’s something
for everyone. From live theatre, outdoor concerts, local music and art festivals
to food and craft beer pairings - Palm Coast and Flagler Beach have mastered the arts and entertainment scene.
Lisa McDevitt
Executive Director, Flagler County Auditorium
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