Local News in Volusia County

Shoestring Theatre opens 76th season with Agatha Christie’s A Murder Is Announced

Shoestring Theatre in Lake Helen will open its 76th season with A Murder Is Announced, the classic Miss Marple mystery by Agatha Christie. Published as a novel in 1950 and adapted for the stage in 1977 by Leslie Darbon, this fun romp of a mystery returns to The Shoe after winning…

Something generous and beautiful

Editor, The Beacon: A couple of weeks ago, I went to a garage sale in a planned community here in DeLand. As I walked back to my car, a splash of color suddenly caught my eye. There, amid the sameness of the surroundings, was a butterfly garden alive with color and movement. I…

Ormond Beach Songwriter Festival Unplugged

Saturday, September 26th, from 10 AM to 10 PM

Ormond Beach Art Walk

Saturday, November 7th, from 3-7 PM

Ormond Beach Art Walk

Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 3-7 PM

53rd Annual Art in the Park

Saturday, May 1st, 2027 at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, May 2nd, 2027 at 10:00 a.m.

Works by artist Karlene McConnell set to adorn Commission Chambers through November

A Record Run, Remembered

Joe Petrali sculpture by artist Jeff Decker displayed at Peabody Auditorium

Register Now For The 36th Annual Flamingo Follies Art Show

Beachside Utility Box Wraps

Designed to enhance the areas aesthetics, the wraps feature photography of native plants.