by Kerri Parker | Mar 3, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, Events, Music Scene, Podcast, Walton & Beyond
Some say the South is all sweet tea and front porch stories, but if you’ve read F. Diane Pickett’s work, you know better. Her novels don’t just whisper Southern history—they grab you by the collar and drag you through the grit, grace, and downright fight of strong-willed women who refuse to be tamed. Today, we sit down with the legendary storyteller, preservationist, and force of nature herself—Diane Pickett. Diane is a woman who doesn’t just tell history—she shapes it.
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by Kerri Parker | Mar 2, 2025 | Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Freeport, Music Scene, Walton & Beyond
The UWF Historic Trust and Defuniak Landmarks are thrilled to announce the inaugural Summit on the Circle, a weekend-long event celebrating history, connection, conversation and Southern hospitality on the banks of beautiful Lake DeFuniak.
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by Kerri Parker | Jan 5, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Freeport, Music Scene, Walton & Beyond
Live music has an unparalleled power to connect us—it forges shared experiences, strengthens community bonds, and transforms ordinary evenings into extraordinary memories. In Walton County, music is more than just an evening’s entertainment; it’s a vital part of our cultural and economic heartbeat.
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by Kerri Parker | Dec 10, 2024 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Music Scene, Walton & Beyond
Fans are gathering family and friends of all ages for a live music experience at The Florida Chautauqua Theater in Defuniak Springs, Florida.
by Kerri Parker | Jan 11, 2024 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Freeport, Music Scene, Podcast, Walton & Beyond
Partners in Southern Sound Music Alliance, Jennifer Sundal and Naomi Alvarado help us to make a connection to the Walton County music scene. We talk about 30A Songwriters Festival, choosing venues and performances, a micro-festival happening simultaneously called Stinky’s Swamp Writers and how live music can bring energy, add economic, cultural and social significance for our community.
