You know, COVID-19 stuff.
This year, though, the Northwest Florida country singer was invited to Truist Park on May 8 to sing “God Bless America” at the seventh inning stretch when the Braves played the Philadelphia Phillies. The Braves won.
Kearney’s performance won, too. She not only garnered a strong live audience reaction, but also captured a virtual audience with a video that racked up 579,000 views on Facebook.
“I think that everybody was responding to the patriotic moment,” Kearney said. “I think it truly was America just really wanting that moment. They were together; they were unmasked; they were just having fun; and they were experiencing a patriotic moment of saying, ‘God bless America, and we re just happy to be here.’ With the comments and the shares, that seemed to be what resonated with everyone.”
DESTIN EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT May 12
Destin City Hall
All city meetings are being held at the City Hall Annex, 4100 Indian Bayou Trail, until further notice. All meetings are subject to change or cancellation. To virtually view the meeting, https://www.cityofdestin.com/. To view/stream is www.youtube.com/CityofDestin.
Harbor CRA-AC, 5:30 p.m. May 12
City Council, 6 p.m. May 17
Special Magistrate Hearing, 5:30 p.m. May 18, City Hall
Town Center CRA-AC, 5:30 p.m. May 19
Parks & Recreation, 4 p.m. May 25
Harbor Capacity Steering Committee, 5:30 p.m. May 26
Local Planning Agency, 5:30 p.m. May 27
Lionfish Restaurant Week
Emerald Coast Open s Lionfish Restaurant Week is back from 12-10 p.m. through May 15 in Destin. Local chefs will highlight lionfish with unique dishes to bring awareness to the lionfish invasion in the Gulf of Mexico. Restaurants include La Paz, May 12; Harbor Docks, May 13; and AJ s Seafood & Oyster Bar, May 15.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT May 8
Embroiderers’ Guild
The Sand Dunes Chapter of Embroiderers Guild of America will meet for a stitch-in from 12-3 p.m. May 8 in the Religious Education building, Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 1200 Valparaiso Blvd. in Niceville. Call 496-3466.
Toast to the Coast: A Cocktail & Culinary Celebration
Join in at HarborWalk Village for Toast to the Coast: A Cocktail and Culinary Celebration featuring local cuisine, signature beverages, and live entertainment at 2 p.m. May 8. Area restaurants will showcase matched samplings a light bite with a complimentary cocktail. Purchase tickets at https://www.eventliveus.com/purchase/event/2204688.
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The band is opening up its 2021 tour with a local performance at the Taylor Haugen Foundation s National #PledgeTo Protect Campaign, which potentially saves lives by encouraging action toward better protection of sports players against abdominal injuries. The concert will be at the Northwest Florida State College Outdoor Amphitheater, 100 College Blvd. in Niceville, from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 1. Tickets are $10 per person, or $30 per family (for up to five members). For advance tickets and more information, call 850-729-6000 or visit MattieKellyArtsCenter.org.
The second stop on the tour will be the Concerts In The Village, 4323 Commons Drive West in Destin, from 7 to 9 p.m. May 20. Tickets are $15 for adults, and free to Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation members and children under the age of 12. For more information, call 850-650-2226 or visit EventBrite.com.