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Fest offers classic performances Story, photo from Banks Enterprise
The 2015 Gulf Coast Summer Fest is scheduled for 8 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 5, at Pensacola Bay Center. This year’s lineup includes Gladys Knight, the R&B vocal group The Whispers and contemporary recording artist Stephanie Mills. A seven-time Grammy winner, Knight has had No. 1 hits in pop, gospel, R&B and adult contemporary, and has had success in film, television and live performances. Knight, known as the “Empress of Soul,” was the lead singer for Gladys Knight & the Pips. Georgia-born, Knight began performing gospel music at age 4. All told, she has recorded more than 38 albums, including several solo albums. The Whispers, began their career in 1963. Members of the group perfected tight harmonies on the street corners in the Watts section of Los Angeles and in Gladys Knight tops the lineup for the 2015 Gulf Coast Summer Fest nightclubs in the San Frantomorrow, Sept. 5, at the Pensacola Bay Center. cisco/Oakland Bay Area in the 1960s. Griffey). Their vocal style claimed appearances include The Whispers produced a harkens back to a more genteel shows such as Tony Award-winstring of hits over the next two era of crooning, songs that speak ning “The Wiz.” Mills hails decades and emerged as the to heartfelt emotions. from Brooklyn, N.Y., and grew leading romantic singers of their Mills is one of the most dis- up singing in her church. Her generation, racking up one gold tinctive voices in contemporary vocal abilities became evident album after another and charting music. She is a Grammy and by age 9. For six consecutive numerous R&B hits throughout America Music Award-winning weeks, she won the amateur the 1970s and 1980s. The Whis- recording artist with five best- night at the Apollo Theatre. pers were the first artists featured selling albums and 10 Billboard Tickets to Summer Fest range on the newly formed Soul Train No. 1 singles. from $37.50 to $81 label (co-owned by the TV For 35 years, Mills has distin- (additional fees may apply). For show’s creator and host Don guished herself as an actress and more information, go to Cornelius and entrepreneur Dick performer. Her critically ac- pensacolabaycenter.com.
At the movies FRIDAY
“Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation,” PG-13, 5 p.m., 7:40 p.m.; “Fantastic Four,” PG-13, 5:30 p.m.; “The Gift,” R, 8:10 p.m.
SATURDAY
“Minions” (3D), PG, 1 p.m.; “Pixels” (3D), PG-13, 3 p.m.; “Ant-Man” (3D), PG-13, 5:30 p.m.; “The Gift,” R, 8 p.m.; “Shaun The Sheep Movie,” PG, noon; “Fantastic Four,” PG-13, 2 p.m.; “Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation,” PG-13, 4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
SUNDAY
“Minions” (2D), PG, noon; “Fantastic Four,” PG-13, 2 p.m.; “Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation,” PG-13, 4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; “Shaun The Sheep Movie,” PG, 1 p.m.; “Ant-Man” (2D), PG-13, 3 p.m.; “Vacation,” R, 5:30 p.m.; “Southpaw,” R, 8 p.m.
MONDAY (Labor Day)
“Minions” (2D), PG, 3 p.m.; “Fantastic Four,” PG-13, 5 p.m.; “Pixels” (2D), PG-13, 7:30 p.m.; “Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation,” PG-13, 4 p.m., 7 p.m.
TUESDAY
“Shaun The Sheep Movie,” PG, 5 p.m.; “Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation,” PG-13, 7 p.m.; “TrainWreck,” R, 7:10 p.m.; “Southpaw,” R, 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
“Minions” (3D), PG, 5 p.m.; “Ant-Man” (3D), PG-13, 7 p.m.; “Paper Towns,” PG-13, 5:10 p.m.; “The Gift,” R, 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY
“Shaun The Sheep Movie,” PG, 5 p.m.; “Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation,” PG-13, 7 p.m.; “Paper Towns,” PG-13, 5:10 p.m.; “Vacation,” R, 7:30 p.m.
COST Regular: $3 adults, $1.50 children ages 6-11, free for 5 and younger 3D shows: $5 adults, $3 children ages 6-11, free for 5 and younger
Details: 452-3522 or www.naspensacola-mwr.com
September 4, 2015
Morale, Welfare and Recreation The NASP Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) department has a number of upcoming events and activities. For more information, call 452-3806, ext. 3100, or go to the MWR website at www.navymwrpensacola.com. • Improve your swimming: If you would like to take your swimming to the next level, sign up for the 32nd annual Stroke Clinic Sept. 8-25 at the NASP Corry Station swimming pool. The clinic is for schoolage civilian and military dependents Register for the interested in competitive swimming 65th annual NAS Inand swimmers par- vitational at A.C. ticipating in their Read Golf Course school swim teams. Sept. 25-27. RegisCost is $30. For tration fee is $145 more information, per person ($290 per contact MWR team). Fees include Aquatics at 452- green fees, 54 holes golf course, cart, 9429. • Youth Sports: range balls, tee faFall soccer registra- vors and golf shirt. tion in progress at For more informathe NASP Youth tion, call 452-2454. Center, Bldg. 3690, 690 Moffett Road. There is a $50 registration fee per child. Coaches and assistant coaches also needed. Other sports on the calendar include flag football, baseball, T-ball, cheerleading, track, basketball and tennis. Open to all dependents of active-duty, retired military, DoD employees, contractors and reservists ages 4-14. Fees vary. For more information, call 452-3810 or 452-2417. • Junior Golf League: The 2015 Junior Fall Tournament/Travel League starts Sept. 7 and continues through Oct. 15. For ages 913 (fourth to eighth grade). Two teams (limited to 10 players per team). There will be six golf clinics and three matches. Juniors will also receive reduced rates to play at A.C. Read Golf Course through Dec. 31. Stop by the golf shop to pick up a registration form. • Child care providers wanted: Become a Navy Child Development Home (CDH) care provider. For more information, call 572-5026 or 281-5368. • Fitness for scholars: Registration for the Family Fitness Home School Scholar Program. Register today and make fitness a part of your home school program. First class scheduled for Sept. 15. For more information, call 452-6004. • New Beginners Karate Class: NASP School of Karate, Shotokan Karate. Instructor: Sensei John Wynne. Class at Portside Gym, Bldg. 627, is open to active-duty, retirees, reservists, DoD and family members ages 9 and older. Cost is $20 per month ($22 DoD). For information or to register, call 291-0904, 452-7810 or 452-7813. • Danger Zone Paintball: Sign up for the Paintball Challenge at Blue Angel Naval Recreation Area. Open until 5 p.m. Monday and Friday for challenge events. $20 for active-duty and $30 for civilians and includes full equipment rental, 500 rounds of paint and free air refills. Reservations required two weeks in advance. For details, call 281-5489.
Liberty activities Liberty program events target young, unaccompanied active-duty military. New hours are 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Regular events are scheduled at the main Liberty Center in the Portside Entertainment Complex. You must sign up in advance for off-base trips. For more information, call 452-2372 or go to http://naspensacolamwr.com/singsail/liberty.htm.