Staying on Top of Panama City Beach

Panama city Beach is totally rocking this summer, with many HUGE names from all genres of music taking to the stage! On Friday May 24th, Hess Entertainment is proud to welcome the legendary ZZ TOP, performing live in the brand new outdoor amphitheater at Aaron Bessant Park! For those who don't know, ZZ Top is one of the top American rock bands of all time, hailing from Texas and famous for their countless classic hits and their larger than life beards! This is going to be a toe-tapping, foot-stomping good time and a concert that you definitely won't want to miss!
Tickets are now on sale for this general admission show, and ages 8 and under are free, so bring the kids too! Tickets are $65 per person for both the field section and the general admission section, and VIP tickets are already sold out!

Go to the Hess Entertainment website to purchase your tickets now, while they are still available!

Joined by special guests The Ben Miller Band and The Kevin Jacobs Band!

How long has it been since you have visited the historic Grand Lagoon area of Panama City Beach? With so many exciting new developments on the beach’s west end it’s easy to forget the traditional, picturesque community that has been charming vacationers and locals alike for years. This bridge community has gone from strength to strength, even after the devastating loss of the Treasure Ship back in 2010. Today Grand Lagoon comprises of dining, attractions and activities for all tastes and budgets, including both long-time favorites and brand new names – and here’s your chance to discover it all at once! The first annual Grand Lagoon Open House is taking place this Saturday, May 4th, 2013 starting at 8:00 a.m. The festivities will no doubt continue into the wee hours, with almost 20 businesses offering giveaways, mini-events and special offers within their establishments. Captain Anderson’s Marina will kick off the fun at 8:00 a.m. with a tour of the Gemini Queen and North Star deep sea fishing boats. ...

The day has finally arrived! As of today, Saturday April 20th 2013, Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach has opened its doors!  After three years of planning and then the past 7 months of construction, this full service dealership and sure-to-be Panama City Beach hot spot is in business! Owner Gary Bang says, “Our team has put in a tremendous effort to get this dealership up and running. We are ready to serve the PCB community.”  And his partner Preston Farrior adds, “It has been a long time coming, but we are so excited to finally be opening our doors for our guests”. The state-of-the-art 38,000 square foot facility features a guest lounge where visitors can enjoy complementary sodas, coffee, popcorn and cookies, a performance stage for live entertainment, a full service department,  clothing and apparel  department, parts & accessories and of course, brand new and pre-owned Harley-Davidson motorcycles for sale! Visitors can take motorcycle riding lessons at the “Rider’s Edge” ...

"One of the Top 10 Jazz Festivals in the USA" by JazzIZ Magazine and "Top 100 Event in North America" by the North American Tour Bus Association, The Seabreeze Jazz Festival has reached far beyond the scope of a local event and now attracts over 20,000 music lovers from all over the world, for what many call “The Ultimate Weekend” - in one non-stop performance-packed weekend of music.

For a full lineup of award-winning artists performing at Panama City Beach’s annual Seabreeze Jazz Festival, check out the official festival website. The event is now in its 15th year, with this April’s festival set to be the biggest and best yet!

Thursday and Friday: VIP and General Admission 5pm (Show starts at 6pm)
Saturday and Sunday: VIP 9:30AM General Admission 10am (Show starts at 11:30am)

A FREE festival program guide is available at the entrance tent with the complete with a full festival schedule!

 

Are you ready to “laissez les bon temps rouler?” Last weekend, the Krewe of St. Andrew’s kicked off the traditional Mardi Gras festivities with the historic district’s parades and entertainment.

Here we are again about to start another month - and that means a whole new calendar of events at the Visual Arts Center of Northwest Florida! If you haven't attended one of their popular "Paint Your Art Out Sessions" then February is the perfect opportunity to check it out and discover your artistic side! Did you know that The Visual Arts Center is on its way to becoming one of the area's top attractions? Even though the center is located in historic downtown Panama City, the family oriented exhibits, events and cultural activities are well worth a trip across the Hathaway Bridge, and Paint Your Art Out is no exception! Classes are a chance for friends or couples to explore their creativity and create beautiful work, even if you've never even picked up a paintbrush before! Paint Your Art Out is not about painting a masterpiece, it's about having a blast and doing something unique! Creating art is amazingly therapeutic, inspiring, stress relieving and, above all, fun! Classes are intended for all levels ...

This Friday, January 18th, the ever amazing Panama City POPS Orchestra will be performing the "Battle of the Batons" concert at the Marina Civic Center in Panama City. If you haven’t heard or seen these guys then we can guarantee a fantastic evening of music that will leave you breathless! This particular performance comes with a twist though…..in addition to the spectacular combination of light classical pieces and toe-tapping arrangements, this fourth annual fundraiser will see 3 local luminaries battling for the opportunity to conduct the final work of the night’s program. It’s all about the ladies this year, and be prepared for a showdown! Contenders for the role are the honorable Gayle Oberst, Mayor of Panama City Beach, Bay County School Board member Ginger Littleton and WMBB-TV News Anchor Jessica Foster. Each lovely lady will show off her conducting skills prior to intermission, and then members of the audience will be able to vote for their favorite! Each vote costs $1. ...

Laketown Wharf in Panama City Beach will host the 2nd Annual Holiday Festival on December 7th-9th starting a 5pm on Friday with the official Laketown Wharf Tree Lighting Ceremony. The weekend will include live music, local food, and prizes from the silent auction and raffle.

November 30, 2012 from 6pm-9pm in Historic Downtown Panama City, Taste of Downtown will be held with several local restaurants showcasing their exquisite cuisine for the evening. Tickets are on sale and your attendance is requested for an evening of culinary delight.