Flash back to the 70’s and 80’s with ‘Almost Styx’

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation and Trustmark Bank will present “Almost Styx,” a tribute show representing music from the 70’s and 80’s at 7 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin. Voted as one of the top 10 things to do in Northwest Florida by Florida Travel & Tourism Guide, Concerts in the Village has become a popular music experience that targets audiences of all ages spanning four generations.

“After a successful spring and summer concert series to record crowds, Concerts in the Village has become a favorite cultural celebration,” said MKAF CEO Marcia Hull.

Almost Styx is a high energy band formed from some of the most seasoned musicians in the Tampa Bay area. Created in 2009, Almost Styx has been rocking at the national level and brings an authentic vintage-like performance filled with vocal harmonies, energetic arena rock tunes and fun ballads mirroring the 1973-1983 original Styx band. Almost Styx has performed for thousands of audience members across the United States at well-known venues such as Margaritaville-Biloxi. They will take to the stage at The Dugas Pavilion to perform the most popular hits we know and love such as Come Sail Away, Renegade and many more.

Grab your favorite lawn chair and pack a picnic or purchase dinner prepared fresh onsite. Concert fans are welcome to bring their own picnic and wine or beverage of choice. Bottled water, soft drinks and select beers and wine are available to purchase onsite with proceeds to benefit the MKAF’s cultural and education mission. Tickets are $20 per person or $15 for MKAF members and kids under 12 are free.  Purchase tickets online at http://www.mattiekellyartsfoundation.org/destinfloridaeventsart.html.

To inquire about purchasing VIP tables and seating for up to eight guests, contact the MKAF office at 850-650-2226 to reserve your table location. Enter a charity benefit drawing to win fabulous prizes during intermission to support art, music and student education.

For more information or to join MKAF to receive added valued benefits, including preferred member pricing at special events, visit www.MattieKellyArtsFoundation.org or call 850-650-2226.