History/Culture

Brevard County Things To Do: Fall 2012

Brevard County Things To Do: Fall 2012

There are two ways to tell for sure that fall has arrived here in Brevard County. First, your electric bill goes down as a result of not running the air conditioner 24/7. Second, your calendar starts to fill with fall festivals, Oktoberfests and other great autumn events. Here are our picks for what you should [...]

MIFF Announces 2012 Superlative Award Nominees

MIFF Announces 2012 Superlative Award Nominees

The Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival, or as it’s more commonly known around these parts, the MIFF, has announced its 2012 Superlative Award nominees. Winners will be revealed on the second night of the festival, which runs Sept. 28 and 29 at Premier Theaters Oaks 10 off Hibiscus Blvd. in Melbourne. The MIFF 2012 Superlative Award [...]

Things to do Labor Day Weekend in Brevard County

Things to do Labor Day Weekend in Brevard County

Happy Labor Day Weekend, Brevard County! What better way to celebrate the economic and social contributions of workers than to spend a long weekend supporting the local economy by engaging in some great local events and activities. Check out the Brevard Happening list of Labor Day things to do this weekend—then go out and do [...]

A Little Art and Soul: EGAD First Fridays

A Little Art and Soul: EGAD First Fridays

On the first Friday of each month, local artists converge on the corner of Highland Ave. and Eau Gallie Blvd. in Melbourne to display their art and souls. The Eau Gallie Arts District, or EGAD, is described as an “enclave for working artists,” where a unique vibe has been translated into one-of-a-kind works of art. [...]

27th Annual NKF Surf Festival Schedule

27th Annual NKF Surf Festival Schedule

There are few events as quintessentially “Brevard County” as the annual NKF Rich Salick Pro/Am Surf Festival. Bringing the community together for a long weekend of fierce wave-riding competition, sunshine-soaked special events, beach-based activities and workshops, Cocoa Beach Pier parties, not to mention general goodwill and support for the National Kidney Foundation, the NKF Surf [...]

Brevard Museum Highlights Highwaymen

Brevard Museum Highlights Highwaymen

Art enthusiasts will enjoy Florida Highwaymen paintings and more at the Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science on August 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. Some of the highwaymen themselves will make a special appearance during the event, and the works of other Florida artists will be showcased as well. The calm and beautiful [...]

MIFF Celebrates “Year of the Dragon”

MIFF Celebrates “Year of the Dragon”

The annual Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival always has something new and intriguing to offer the Brevard County movie-loving community and this year is no different. Which, if you really think about it, means that it IS. So, what’s going to be different about MIFF 2012? It’s the “Year of the Dragon!” Not only does this [...]

Brevard Happening this Weekend: July 13-15, 2012

Brevard Happening this Weekend: July 13-15, 2012

Whether last weekend was a continuation of your 4th of July celebrations or a chance to recover from them, you should still get out of the house and take advantage of some of the great things to do in Brevard County over the next few days. Again, you have your choice of free kids’ movies, [...]