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editor’s note > my two cents on the subject Kelly Oden
A change is in the air Notice something different? We hope you did and we hope you love our new logo. We’ve been toying with the idea of returning to the full spelling of Pensacola Magazine for some time. The change came for a variety of reasons—most importantly, we want there to be no question in readers minds that we are the premiere monthly arts, entertainment and lifestyle magazine for the Pensacola area. Locally owned and operated for over 28 years, we are not part of a giant conglomerate or a cookie cutter, template based franchise. We are Pensacolians who live, work and play in this community and who love to celebrate the people, places and events that make our city so special.
A little history Originated as Pensacola Today in 1987, the magazine morphed into Pensacola
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Magazine in 2004, approximately two years after it was purchased by Malcolm and Glenys Ballinger. In 2009, we decided to shake things up a bit by changing our logo to the sleek, modern PM you have all grown used to. And while that logo served us well for many years, we’ve decided it is time once again put the focus where the content is –on Pensacola, our lovely city on the bay.
We’ve come a long way, baby. These days we are getting scores of compliments on the new interior design and the quality content in Pensacola Magazine. No doubt that’s thanks to our amazingly talented editorial and design staff—a small group of five who put out a dizzying array of publications each month. So, if you run into Rita Laymon, Josh Newby, Guy Stevens or Dawn Gresko, give them a welldeserved pat on the back. They are a great staff and their work ethic and creativity are very much appreciated. As for me, I’ve been at the editorial helm of this ship for nearly nine years now and I can’t imagine doing anything else. And, while I admit I do cringe sometimes when I look back at some of my early decisions (there is a particular issue we call toxic Santa, that no one is ever allowed to speak of), I mostly love to see the progression of the magazine
over time because in some ways it is a monument to my own growth and the growth of those I’ve had the pleasure to work with over those years. I can only imagine what the next ten years might bring! Please let us know what you think of our new look. We love hearing from you!
In the moment As for this issue, I think you will enjoy all of the autumnal inspired content. From festivals and décor to herbal remedies, Halloween party ideas and even football—we’ve got fall-centric fun for everyone. Plus, we take an in depth look at the history of a beloved Pensacola tradition—Greek Fest. This year’s theme is Skopelos and writer Hamishe Randall takes readers on a fascinating journey from Skopelos to Pensacola. Our cover story, as always in our Home and Garden issues, is a pictorial peek into the home of some bay area locals. For this edition, Gulf Breeze residents Tim and Marguerite Burr graciously allowed us into their cozy coastal cottage. Their bay front home is a peaceful sanctuary filled with unique family heirlooms. I hope you enjoy visiting them as much as I did!
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Contents
Sustainable Pensacola
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Pensacola Scene 12 College Football Comes to Pensacola 14 Accessorizing Your Home for Fall 17 Harvest A Love For Herbs 21
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Fun Fall Festivals 25 Host a Mad Scientist Halloween Party 31 Greek Fest 2015 42
Uncovering Skopelos’ Roots in Pensacola’s History
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On the Cover: The Burr Residence Photo by Guy Stevens
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Publisher Malcolm Ballinger • malcolm@ballingerpublishing.com Pm Editor Kelly Oden • kelly@ballingerpublishing.com Art Director Rita Laymon • rita@ballingerpublishing.com Graphic Designer & Advertising Coordinator Guy Stevens • guy@ballingerpublishing.com Editor Josh Newby • Josh@ballingerpublishing.com Editorial Assistant Dawn Gresko • dawn@ballingerpublishing.com Editorial Interns Hamishe Randall Sales & Marketing Jennifer Bullock, Account Executive ext. 21 jennifer@ballingerpublishing.com Paula Rode, Account Executive ext. 28 paula@ballingerpublishing.com
Owners Malcolm & Glenys Ballinger Publisher Malcolm Ballinger • malcolm@ballingerpublishing.com Executive Editor Kelly Oden • kelly@ballingerpublishing.com Art Director Rita Laymon • rita@ballingerpublishing.com Graphic Designer & Advertising Coordinator Guy Stevens • guy@ballingerpublishing.com Editor Josh Newby • Josh@ballingerpublishing.com Editorial Assistant Dawn Gresko • dawn@ballingerpublishing.com Sales & Marketing Jennifer Bullock, Account Executive ext. 21 jennifer@ballingerpublishing.com Paula Rode, Account Executive ext. 28 paula@ballingerpublishing.com Website: www.ballingerpublishing.com Editorial Offices 41 North Jefferson Street, Suite 402 Pensacola, Florida 32502 850-433-1166 • Fax 850-435-9174 Published by Ballinger Publishing:
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page10 with DeeDee Davis
Rock stars dominated the news over the last few weeks of summer. This usually conjures up visions of Mick Jagger and Pete Townsend, but not so this time. Pope Francis hit a home run on his tour of the US as people grabbed tickets for viewings the way Jimmy Buffett usually sells out a concert in six minutes. I am not Catholic, but I can’t get enough of this guy. His message of humility and acceptance resonates with the masses despite the fact that he also has plenty of in-house laundry to clean. I guess it just shows that we are hungry for leadership and for someone who will take a firm stand on important issues, even if we don’t always agree with them. He’s different, and if you don’t think that’s important just check out the list of Republican presidential candidates.
Fore! Another rock star of sorts took center stage at the Sanders Beach Corrinne Jones Community Center during the closing days of September. John Peacock hosted his annual Panhandle Charitable Open Golf Tournament, 14 years now, and pre-tournament dinner, all in memory of his son John Ryan, who lost his life in a car accident at the age of 17. Most people never rebound from such a loss, but John and his wife Jerre have turned tragedy into celebration, as they have now raised more than $535,000, all of which has gone to area charities. Thanks to Sheriff David Morgan and his office for being title sponsor of the dinner and also to the long list of additional sponsors who support the Peacocks’ work. Four Seasons Catering and Eatery provided the delicious buffet before the auction and entertainment
by mentalist/magician Oz Pearlman who recently placed third in America’s Got Talent. A crowd of almost 350 attended including the Sheriff David Morgan and his wife Susan; Frank and Jane Taylor; Ray and Valerie Russenberger; Joey and Becca Boles; Stan and Amy Connally; Matt Peacock and Jessica Stevens; Cody and Boo Rawson; Stephen Simpson and Tina Tortamase; Nels and Abbie Offerdahl; Robby and Joenna Rushing; Scott Zepp; Matt Lafon; and Travis and Tara Peterson. Never Forgotten One of my favorite superstars, Taris Savell, has decided to move closer to her family in Baton Rouge after a long and impressive career as the “boondocks Barbara Walters.” She has interviewed countless celebrities from John
A Flash in the Universe And the stars doing good deeds just continue as one of our own was just named Chair of the Florida A&M UniversityFlorida State University College of Engineering Advisory Council. “Flash” Gordon Sprague is no stranger to the world of major fundraising and was selected for the prestigious position because of his track record and his power of persuasion. He will oversee efforts to fund scholarships, design projects, and other pursuits as directed by the dean of engineering.
Travis Peterson, Sheriff David Morgan, John B. Clark
John Peacock and Tara Peterson
Ray and Valerie Russenberger
Flack and Kathleen Logan
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Wayne to Ronald Reagan and has literally thousands of pieces of memorabilia that are gifts and mementos from her subjects. She has clearly left a mark on this community with her style and her wit, and the media just won’t be quite the same without her. Farewell, friend!
Where he finds the time to take on as many causes as he does is a mystery to many but he does it successfully and enthusiastically. The Holidays Begin Autumn in Pensacola includes plenty of festivals and wellattended Gallery Nights. Artists and musicians filled Palafox Street on the late September evening as people strolled and shopped downtown, enjoying the cooler weather. We ran into Charlie and Toni Spatch; Jan Castillo; Lee Reamer; Patsy Dean; Whitney Evans; John and Judy Wade; Reagan and Linda Belcher; Paul Bruno; Jennifer Dahlgren; and Charlie and Fran Switzer at various shops and stops. I hope to see you all at the Rat Pack Reunion gala on Oct. 23 at New World Landing. Charlie Switzer, Lumon May, Collier Merrill, and McGuire Martin will be guests of honor during the Sinatra-style event. October Birthdays of Note
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pensacola scene who • what • when • where
at the Impact 100 Press Conference on September 16
Sally Rosendahl and Whitney Fike
Cyndi Warren
Kolleen Chesley and Meri Asmar
Jo Matthews, Mari Abbate and Dale Schneider
at the Five Flags Rotary Social at Voices of Pensacola
Mike Denkler and Sandy Sansing
Mike and KC Gartman
Keith Wilkins, Margharite Soule and John Hutchinson
Jeff Nall and Glenys Ballinger
John and Marianne McMahon
Henrique Dias, Becca Boles and Veronica Dias
Jerry Watson and Aden Sowell
Jennifer Thibodeaux, Gus Silivos, Kricket and Rodney Rich
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at the Pensacola Seafood Festival
Michelle Copple, Reed and Hunter Firth and Sue Firth
Bruce and Jennifer Attare and Manny the Dog
The Stratton-Allen Family
Craig Wells
Taznim and Zachary
Kirk and Darlene Babcock
Brian and Braden Ball_Mike Eddins
Terry Pierce, Charlotte Savoy, Sherry Lynn Carey and Jan Fontaine
Whitney Fike, Bernadette Wolff and Jeremy Johnson
at the West Florida Public Library September Book Sale
Angelia Miller
Campbell Hodnett
at The Gem Media Preview
Christie Parker, Angie Schlosser, Keelea Lejeune, Kelly Crosby and Paula White
Erica Rosas
Heather Lucia
Shana Hare
Ursula Jackson
at the East Hill Academy Dedication of the IMPACT 100 Autism Learning Center
Maria Davis, Honorary Vice Consul of Spain, greets King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia at the Casa del Gobernador in St. Augustine on September 18, 2015.
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College Football COMES TO
Photography by Bill Stockland
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The Argonauts have touched down in Pensacola, and they’re here to usher in a college football culture never seen before in our area. The inaugural 2016 season kicks off next fall, when the UWF Argos will play their first home game against Missouri S&T at Bayfront stadium on Sept. 10, 2016. So, it’s time to dust off your coolers, grab a UWF Argos koozie, and find a friend with a pickup truck because the time for tailgating and getting up-close and personal with Pensacola’s new college football team is in the not-so-far away future. October 2015
Although the team’s long-term plan includes building a stadium and other practice facilities on the UWF campus, the Bayfront stadium in Downtown Pensacola will be the venue for home games for the 2016 season. The team’s first scrimmage on Sept. 12 at University Park field drew a crowd of 750, which is almost a fifth of the way to filling the 5,000 seats at Bayfront stadium. To get a sneak peek at the players, feel free to bring yourself, friends and family to any one of the scrimmages lined up for this fall: Oct. 3, 17, 24 and Nov. 7. Although technically practice games, since there is no score, the scrimmages are open to the public and free to attend. To preview how the football field will be set up at our downtown stadium, don’t miss the scrimmage at Bayfront stadium on Oct. 17. “Bringing a college football team to the Pensacola area gives local student athletes the opportunity to see and participate in football culture in a way they wouldn’t have had before,” said UWF Athletics Director, Dave Scott. “With that you’ll have a lot of young men who come to Pensacola to join and later graduate to become educators or professionals in the athletic field who work back in the community.” The team’s players hail from nearby Alabama, Florida and Mississippi, and some even further from Missouri, Texas, North Carolina, and Virginia. “I think you’ll see great things from the football team and young men become leaders in education, medical, and engineering fields and it’s going to be special because they are the first of their group,” said Dave Scott. “The first player who throws a pass will be the leader in yards thrown, the first guy who scores a touchdown will be the leader in touchdowns, and they’ll break records every week.” Football is now the 15th athletic program at UWF and the Argos fall under the category of an NCAA Division II team, which prides itself on offering scholarships to students athletes. Last year, 14 scholarships were awarded and next year the athletics department anticipates a total of 28 scholarships for players. “Division II is great in the sense that it offers students a chance to go to school and still participate in sports,” said Dave
Scott. “The Gulf South Conference is a very strong Division II program and GSC is no easy group to be in. We’re ranked in the top 11 teams in Division II. People are going to see some great football, as they’ve seen in UWF’s other sports, and have a great college game day experience.” The team suggests purchasing season tickets ASAP, since tickets are already reserved for faculty and staff, players, and boosters, so the number of seats are limited and tickets go fast. Dugout Club tickets start at $250 and includes dugout access, food and beverages. Other ticket levels include Blue at $115, Green at $95, and Silver at $70. To get your tickets now, visit goargos.com/footballtix. To learn more about the up and coming football team, to look at the 2016 game schedule, or to purchase apparel and show some team spirit, check out goargos.com.
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Accessorizing
Your Home for Fall by Dee McDavid
Looking for some unique decorating ideas this fall? Local designer Dee McDavid brings the autumn season to life with fresh ideas for festive and elegant do-it-yourself fall dĂŠcor and design. October 2015
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Accessorizing your home for fall is a great way to welcome
your guests while enhancing your home for the holiday season.
can then insert into a tall, glass vase filled with water. From this bold focal point you can build out the rest of your table scape.
Your front door is a great place to start! Draw your guests in
Fall is the time to replace an entry rug with a natural jute or
when you adorn your front steps with yellow and orange mums
polypropylene runner by Dash & Albert. They offer easy care,
that lead the way to your front door. Pairing mums with Mexican
well-priced rugs that complement the season’s natural colors.
sage and boxwood will add interest. To prolong the showy flowers,
A fireplace mantle is a great place for a dramatic display of fall
water when dry and remove the spent flowers. A fall leaf garland
décor. Use temporary adhesive hooks to hang color-coordinating
from your local craft store can be dressed up with pine branches,
fall leaf garlands. For high contrast, use orange and red orange
pine cones or evergreen from your yard and draped above your
against a white or charcoal backdrop. Add pine cones and pine
door. Carve out pumpkins and add colorful potted mums for a
branches to the garland to bring the outdoors in. Don’t limit
“Mumkin” display. Or simply arrange pumpkins in a collage of
yourself to just traditional orange in your display: orange and
different sizes, shapes and colors. Insert fall leaf sprays over,
yellow really pop when mixed with bright greens. Balance your mantle with fragrant black pomegranate candles from Lafco. Construct a wreath of burlap and moss to hang above the mantle or place a floral arrangement in front of a mirror for double the impact. Candles can be placed inside of creatively-carved pumpkins or lanterns for an ambient glow at the fireplace threshold. In addition, freshen throw pillows on the sofa with season friendly fabrics. John Robshaw pillows are a fun accent with their unique block printed patterns. As the temperature becomes cooler, have a soft cozy throw draped over a chair ready to snuggle. Your dining table is the perfect location for a breathtaking centerpiece. For candlelight dinners, get the conversations flowing with white and metallic pumpkins gathered in the center, surrounding tall glass jars. For a “floral pumpkin” centerpiece, use a soft carving pumpkin and an awl (pointed tool). Use the awl to poke holes in the pumpkin to insert floral stems. Repeat until the entire pumpkin is covered. To extend the life, keep this decoration in the fridge until party time. For another option: display oranges studded with dried, whole cloves for a festive, fragrant addition to your fall décor. Using “The 25 Minute Centerpiece” from Southern Living, take a round or oval container and fill it with potting soil. Plant a mix of succulents toward the center
Mums, pumpkins and fall leaves create a festive arrangement
of the bowl, leaving room around the edges. Nestle small orange and white pumpkins into the soil. Add seasonal vegetables like kale, radishes and eggplants. Use bundles of fresh herbs (such as rosemary) to fill in
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under and in between the pumpkins. Pumpkin topiaries make a
any gaps. Coordinate your dinnerware with napkins and chargers
big statement at the front door: sandwich bay wreaths between
for the plates.
graduating height pumpkins atop concrete urns. Shop locally!
Create an unexpected vignette on a side table with aged books
Bailey’s Farmers Market on Davis Highway carries an abundance
and a large bowl filled with seed pods. Use a small painting for a
of these seasonal plants and pumpkins.
creative backdrop to this display. Visit Bill and Diane Campbell,
You can continue the accessorizing into your entry way: top
owners of the Miles Antique Mall on Bayou Boulevard in Pensacola
your foyer table using branches with colorful fall leaves. These
where you can find lots of flea market treasures including frames,
branches can be pruned from trees in your own backyard. You
mirrors, trays, and architectural pieces.
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Bailey’s Farmers Market offers an array of flowers, pumpking
Your guests won’t ever want to leave when you adorn the guest
Favorite colors during fall are shades of turmeric and nuances
room bed with a Merino Lambswool blanket in nutmeg or hazelnut
of cognac. Put a touch of spice hued décor throughout your home.
or a linen blanket in Chambray Bisque from Brahms Mount. Using
Whether creating urns filled with plumes of purple fountain
the new neutrals, layer your headboard with faux-fur and faux-
grass, “Bandana Red” lantanas and “Margarita” sweet potato
leather pillows. Easily tie a burlap bow around existing pillows.
vines or using humble materials like Kraft paper placemats, twine
Croton baskets and Bronze Mums will add hints of spice at the
around grain sack napkins and simple burlap table runners, it is a
base of the bedside table.
season to be thankful.
Celebrate the season by placing painted pumpkins around the
Enjoy the season’s bounty: pumpkins in white, sage, or orange,
house. Purchase gold and black paint at the hardware store to
corn husk and colorful gourds. Have fun creating a scarecrow with
stripe, dot or stencil a geometric pattern onto the pumpkin for
your children and setting a candlelight dinner outdoors to entertain
even more fun. A tip to painting dots easily is to apply round labels
friends.
to the pumpkins, trace around with a pencil, remove the label and fill in the penciled areas with paint. You can also apply the labels, paint the entire pumpkin, then remove the labels for a reverse effect.
Dee McDavid Interiors is located at 3000 N. 12thAve. It is a full service design studio offering decorative items and furnishings in their retail shop.
Decoupage faux pumpkins with fabric for a colorful impact on the guestroom bedside table or the guest bathroom sink counter. Pair them with scented spice votives. Take the celebration outside! “Outdoor rooms” are a perfect opportunity to showcase the fall theme. Cover your patio table with some fall fabric. Scatter corn husks on the patio table. Add colorful fall leaves to the corn husks for contrast. Anchor it with an elongated style centerpiece of symmetrically-placed, colorful carved pumpkins, alternating a candle between each pumpkin. Set the table using burlap placemats. Tie a burlap bow across the backs of all the chairs. Turn an empty frame into a menu board and hang or prop nearby.
Lafco candles and lambswool blankets set the stage for a cozy evening
Many families entertain casually, so keep it simple. Bold orange napkins paired with simple white plates add a pop of seasonal color. My favorites are the wooden plates found at Artesana on Garden Street. Especially perfect for buffet dining! Speaking of a buffet, pumpkins are the perfect accessory to add height at your table. Place your silver serving trays on top of varied height pumpkins using the pumpkins as a pedestal. Moss can be used to balance the tray and make secure.
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Harvest
A Love For Herbs By Hamishe Randall
Fall is a season to harvest the bounty in your life. Nature harvests its treasures to prepare for winter, gardeners harvest their crops, and families gather their nearest and dearest together for the holidays. Fall is a season for traditions like great cooking and family recipes. Fall is also the start of new beginnings with children returning to school and unfortunately, flu season. Every family has a trusted recipe; the perfect fall dessert or cold remedy. Herbs can be a powerful secret weapon against the cold season as well as that special ingredient in Grandma’s famous dish. Here are several ways you can grow, harvest and enjoy culinary herbs this fall season. October 2015
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Growing: Herbs That Grow On You We are fortunate to live in the Gulf Coast; we experience mild winters and therefore enjoy a longer growing season than most. Having an herb garden of your own is the best way to ensure you have the freshest herbs right at your fingertips. Not only are herb gardens cheaper than store purchasing, but eating what you grow can be a greatly rewarding endeavor as well. For individuals with the space available, culinary herbs such as mint, thyme, lemon balm, cilantro, dill, sage, and rosemary grow outside wonderfully in our mild climate and require little extra winter protection other than cover from the frost. Growing herbs indoors is a little trickier, yet very possible. An indoor herb garden may be a better choice for individuals with limited space. Carol Perryman, an Escambia County master gardener has a few tips for anyone wanting an indoor herb garden. Perryman suggests smaller varieties of herbs for growing indoors. For example, chives, fern leaf, dill, and some of the smaller basils would probably do better in smaller pots or containers. According to Perryman, as long as the herbs get plenty of light and not too much water, they should do fine. Some herbs don’t grow well with others, however, like mint. If left unattended, mint will take over other herbs in its way.
“The one I think is neat to grow (as an indoor herb) is English mint,” said Perryman. “It doesn’t try to take the world, but it really still should have its own pot.” Perryman uses culinary herbs in many of her fall dishes and baked goods. “The biggest challenge is that most people grow herbs but don’t use them,” said Perryman. “The more you clip them, the bushier and better they get. I keep most of my herbs in pots for absolute convenience. If you can’t access them you’re never going to use them.”
Harvest and Enjoy: Herbs for the Season There are many ways to enjoy your herbal harvest. Herbs can be incorporated into your cooking by adding them fresh to your dishes, or by making herbal syrups, and infusions to be used in baking and cooking recipes. Herbs are full of unique flavors, as well as antioxidants and other medicinal properties. Whether used as a food or remedy, herbs can serve many purposes. Kathy Hubbard, a local herbalist who is a member of the American Herbalist Guild, has over 15 years experience in the professional world of herbalism and utilizes herbs as food to reap the benefits of their medicinal qualities. Hubbard uses sage as her secret weapon against the fall cold season. “One thing I emphasize for this time of
Favorite Recipes: Herbs To Kathy Hubbard’s Flu Season Tea
Equal parts of fresh (dried will work too): Thyme Sage Rosemary Pour boiling water over the herbs and cover. Steep for 10-20 minutes. Strain and enjoy with honey or as is. “It’s surprisingly tasty,” said Kathy. “It’s got all of those antioxidants, it’s anti-viral and anti-microbial, it’s one of my favorites for the fall.”
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year is sage tea,” said Hubbard. “Sage tea: culinary sage on top of boiling water, cover it up and let it steep for 20 minutes, then drink it or gargle with it. It’s great for sore throats and respiratory issues.” According to Hubbard, children can especially benefit from herbs during the fall season, and the earlier we can introduce kids to the flavors of herbs, instead of sugar, the better. One way to incorporate herbal remedies into a child’s diet is to add herbs in a creative way to recipes children love. Hubbard makes pancake syrup using elderberries. Elderberries help build the immune system and keep families healthy during the cold season, plus elderberries grow locally so they’re inexpensive. Healthy, germ-fighting pancake syrup? Sounds like a win-win. Herbs can be infused with local honey to get double benefits of the healthy properties of the honey plus the herbs. Honey infused with herbs is an easy way for children to get the medicinal properties of the herb, as long as the child is old enough to have honey, of course. “Lemon balm honey is a wonderful flavor that is relaxing to children and is anti-viral and anti-microbial,” said Hubbard. “You can add this to any tea. You get the medicinal properties of the lemon balm and the honey.” Herbs that are easy to grow, herbs that are tasty, herbs that are healing, be still my beating heart, tell me more.
Fall For
Kathy Hubbard’s Lemon Balm Honey
Fresh lemon balm (amount varies to the size of the jar you use. The more herb you use, the stronger the flavor will be.) Local fresh honey Pat dry the fresh lemon balm leaves and chop into small pieces. Put lemon balm into a jar and cover with fresh honey. Alternate layers of lemon balm and honey until the jar is full of lemon balm and the honey covers the leaves completely. Stir the jar well. Do not heat the honey, as heat will destroy the medicinal properties of the honey. Close the jar and let it sit for about a week. Turn the jar over every day so the honey and lemon balm mix thoroughly. Strain and enjoy.
Carol Perryman’s Lemon Butter Cookies with Lemon Thyme 23 /4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tsp. cream of tartar 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 1 cup unsalted butter, slightly softened 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon zest 3 T bsp. lemon thyme leaves, chopped 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 350 degree oven, parchment-lined baking sheets In large bowl, stir together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt; set aside. With mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugar. Add egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice and mix until light and well blended. Stir in flour mixture and lemon thyme until completely incorporated. Shape dough into ball. Cut it into quarters. Shape each quarter into a flat disk. Cut each disk into quarters and each quarter into three wedges. Roll each wedge between your palms or on a work surface to form an evenly thick 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 inch-long rope. Bring rope ends together and press firmly to create a ring. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet spacing 1 1/4 inches apart. Bake eight to 12 minutes, or until just faintly browned at the edges. Transfer to rack to cool. Glaze: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter, very warm but not melted 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice at room temperature 1/2 tsp. corn syrup Mix ingredients and drizzle glaze on cooled cookies using plastic squirt bottle. Let stand for one hour until glaze sets. Store in airtight container for up to two weeks or freeze for up to two months.
Carol Perryman’s Lavender Pound Cake 2 Tbsp. lavender buds, fresh or dried 2 1/2 cups sugar, preferably fine (baker’s sugar) 1 1/2 cups (12 oz.) unsalted butter, softened 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. fine salt 5 large eggs, at room temperature 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 3/4 cup sour cream Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Heavily butter a 10-inch tube or Bundt pan, coat it with flour, and knock out the excess. Whirl the lavender and 1/4 cup of the sugar in a spice grinder, mini food processor, or blender until very finely ground. Put the butter, the remaining 2 1/4 cups sugar, the lavender sugar, vanilla, and salt in the bowl of a mixer fitted with a paddle. Turn to medium high, set a timer for four minutes, and let the mixer do its work until the timer goes off. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and beat another minute. It will be very fluffy and nearly white. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating the batter well before adding another. Now alternately add the flour and sour cream. Start and end with flour beating each addition into the batter completely before you add the next. Scrape down the sides of the bowl a couple of times during the whole process. Scoop the batter into the prepared pan as evenly as you can and gently whack the pan on the counter a couple of times to expel air pockets. Bake the cake for one hour 20 minutes to one hour 35 minutes, or until it is golden brown and springs back when pressed, and a wooden skewer emerges dry after being inserted into the center. Let the cake cool in the pan on a rack for about 15 minutes, and then turn it out onto the rack. Once it’s completely cool, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. It will be best the second day and still moist after about four days. Fall is the season to harvest the bounty in your life. It’s the season to harvest a love for herbs.
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By Hamishe Randall
The leaves are changing colors and the air is becoming cool and crisp. Now is the perfect time to enjoy the autumn weather. There are a plentitude of fall festivals to attend in our area. Treat your family to the excitement and thrill of the Pensacola Interstate Fair, the creative masterpieces of the First City Art Center’s annual Pumpkin Patch, and several family-fun spooktacular events for fall and Halloween. There is some fun for everyone to harvest.
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crisp FALL FUN
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Hillcrest Farm’s Annual Corn Maze
Sept. 5 - Nov. 1 Join Hillcrest Farm for its Fourth Annual Corn Maze. Open every day except Tuesdays 8 am-6 pm. Fun for the entire family, located on 30497 Hixson Road, Elberta, Ala., the farm is well known for its variety of you-pick-it blueberries, grapes, pears and more. Contact Hillcrest Farm at 251.962.2500 for group admissions, prices and directions. More information is available on the Hillcrest Farm’s Facebook page.
Oktoberfest Flora-Bama
Oct. 3
Sweet Season Farms Seventh Annual Cornmaze Fall Festival
Sept. 26 - Nov. 1 Get lost in the adventures of the corn maze. At Sweet Season Farms, find your way through over eight acres of maze to the pumpkin patch, fun games, hayrides and activities appropriate for all ages. Visit the Sweet Season Farm’s website at sweetseasonfarms.com for event, prices, and tickets.
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Pull on your lederhosen and iron your dirndls, it’s time to polka. The Flora-Bama is hosting its third annual Oktoberfest-themed party. A selection of German food and beer, and polka music kicks off the party at 11 am. The event is family friendly until 6 pm. Call 492.0611 for more information.
First City Art Center’s Ninth Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch
Oct. 10
Going to the pumpkin patch to pick the perfect pumpkin is a favorite family fall tradition. This year start a new tradition by picking a one-of-a-kind glass pumpkin that you’ll treasure for years. First City Art Center’s ninth annual Glass Pumpkin Patch features over 2,000 hand-made glass and clay pumpkins. Each pumpkin is a unique work of art. The event is free to the public and is held at the First City Art Center, Creative Warehouse 1, from 10 am-2 pm. Visit the firstcityart.org website for more information.
Lantern Tour
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Oct. 17 Ghosts, history, spooky tours, oh my. Get ready for an evening of historical adventure as the Arcadia Mill hosts its first Lantern Tour. Tour guide hosts will be in historical costumes, and will guide the evening boardwalk tour by lantern light. Guests will learn about the history of the Mill and hear authentic ghost stories. There will be fun activities and refreshments in the visitor’s center and museum. Guests are encouraged to dress in historical costumes or family-friendly costumes. Guests are welcome to bring flashlights but please no flame lanterns. The doors open at 6:30 pm and the tour begins at 7 pm. Tickets are pre-sale only. Contact the Arcadia visitor’s center for tickets, call 626.3084 or visit historicpensacola.org/arcadia.cfm for more information.
The Pensacola Interstate Fair
Oct. 22 - Nov. 1 The Pensacola Interstate Fair, the largest event held on the Gulf Coast brings over 60 rides, famous fair food, live artists, and attractions galore to Pensacola. There are several special attractions this year. Eudora Farms Exotic Petting Zoo brings an interactive and educational attraction to the fairgrounds with exotic animals from around the world. The Tricky Dogs Show, a circus-style comedy act and Al the caricature artist are sure to make your adventure to the fair memorable. Cowabunga! If the fair itself isn’t exciting enough already, The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be at the fair all 11 days for meet-and-greets and photo opportunities. For a list of events, prices and admission details visit the Pensacola fair website pensacolafair.com or call 944.4500. October 2015
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25th Annual Haunted House Walking and Trolley Tours of Downtown Pensacola
Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 A Pensacola favorite for 25 years, the Haunted House Walking and Trolley Tours of Downtown Pensacola will put a chill right through your bone marrow and make you smarter. Led by tour guides dressed in historically accurate costumes, you’ll be guided along the streets of Downtown Pensacola to learn the darker history of America’s first settlement. Several walking and trolley tours are available, including the Ghastly Ghosts of North Seville Walking Tour, Murder and Mayhem Walking Tour, Red light Walking Tour, and more. Those who prefer to not walk with the ghosts can try the Trolley of the Doomed, or Tragedy and Terror on the Pedal Trolley Tour. Who knew history lessons could be so cool? Information of meeting times, locations, and tickets can be dug up on the Historic Pensacola website at historicpensacola.org or call 595.5985.
Boo
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Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25 Scaredy-cats, bashful-bears, and timid-tigers welcome, the Boo at the Zoo Gulf Breeze is a scare-free event designed for a younger audience. Fun activities, bounce houses, interactive animal learning stations and a trick-or-treat trail are held on the zoo grounds. Kids and adults are encouraged to wear fun, not scary, costumes. Join Boo at the Zoo for Halloween fun, appropriate for even the most cowardly of lions. Check out gbzoo.com for more information.
Frite Nites
Oct. 23 - 31 A frightfully fun event for ghouls and goblins of all ages is the Frite Nites Halloween Fest in Robertsdale, Ala. the largest Halloween festival on the Gulf Coast. Guests are encouraged to come in costume to enjoy the spooktacular array of haunted activities. A haunted corn maze, haunted castle, haunted hayrides and much more await. Don’t let the regret of missing this festival haunt you. It’s the “haunt couture” of Halloween festivals. Seek more information and directions on the Frite Nites website fritenites. com or call 429.8462, if you dare. 28
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Pensacola Downtown Halloween Trick-or-Treat
Oct. 29
Trick-or-Treating goes downtown. Stroll down Palafox between Garden and Main streets for a trick-or-treat evening with the businesses of Palafox Street. Hosted by the Downtown Improvement Board (DIB), over 60 businesses will be open to hand out goodies to your little trick-or-treating monsters and magicians. Call the DIB at 434.5371 for more information.
Trick
Sweet Season Farms or Treat in the Maze
Oct. 31
Family-fun trick or treating in the maze. Candy will be passed out throughout the maze all day. Guests are encouraged to dress up and join the costume parade, come out for a safe and fun day of trick or treating. Call 675.3573 for more information or visit sweetseasonfarms.com.
Stepping Out in Style an International Evening of Fashion
presented by the Women’s Board of BHC Foundation and Gulf Coast Health Care
39 th Annual Fashion Show
Professional models and local celebrities will showcase fashions provided by Bluetique, fig at duh for garden & home, Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique, and The Market and Mainly Shoes.
Thursday, October 15, 2015 • New World Landing, 600 South Palafox St. 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Cocktails, Silent Auction and Hors D’oeuvres Program and Live Auction Fashion Show
Tickets $50 For information about sponsorships or to purchase tickets, call 850.469.7419 or visit BaptistHealthCareFoundation.org.
The Kugelman Foundation • Ballinger Publishing • Drs. Sean Doyle and Tracey Thomas-Doyle • Fiore of Pensacola • Hancock Bank
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Transform your house into Frankenstein’s lab with a few party tricks and Halloween treats. Set the scene with a mad scientist-themed sweets table and carry it home with a crazy good menu featuring frightfully yummy appetizers, mocktails and, of course, treats.
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Mac And Cheese Cups With Chili 2 tablespoons butter MAKES 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 24 2 cups milk S G IN SERV 8 ounces white American cheese, shredded 1 package (8 ounces) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 package (16 ounces) elbow pasta, cooked and kept warm 2 cans (25 ounces each) chili Heat oven to 350째F. Prepare two muffin pans with vegetable pan spray. In large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir flour into butter and cook 2 minutes on medium heat, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk milk into flour mixture and cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and stir in cheeses, onion powder, dry mustard and pepper. Stir in cooked pasta. Divide evenly into prepared pans. Bake 15 minutes or until bubbly. Cool in pans 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in saucepan, heat chili according to package directions. Serve each macaroni cup on top of 1/4 cup chili. Tip: To make ahead, refrigerate macaroni and cheese cups in muffin pans after baking. When ready to serve, remove from pans and microwave 30-45 seconds each until heated through. 32
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Sustainable
Pensacola By Dawn Gresko
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The city of Pensacola: our communal home and garden. But, just like any home and garden, it takes more than one person to keep everything running smoothly. By definition, sustainability is the capacity to endure—for ecological, social and economic systems to coexist peacefully in order to benefit all aspects of the community and, on an even larger scale, ensure our planet continues to support its ever-growing population. On the smaller, individual level, the first step toward building a sustainable community means taking an interest in supporting the local environment and economy. Visiting your neighborhood farmers market is perhaps the best way to start showing your support for Pensacola’s environment and economy, especially if you do not want to commit to volunteer hours or membership fees. Thank your local farmer by visiting any one of the farmers markets popping up across Pensacola from Downtown Pensacola and Perdido to Pensacola Beach and Gulf Breeze. But shopping at the farmer’s market isn’t the only way you can support a sustainable Pensacola. For those who don’t mind committing to a membership, several farms near Pensacola offer Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) memberships in which members invest in the farm by purchasing seasonal or weekly subscriptions that grant members a bountiful box of the farm’s harvest. Be aware that CSA boxes are only as plentiful as the harvest for that week, so there are likely to be slow seasons. Many CSA farms are outside of city limits, which is why the farms either deliver to your home or pick up locations at businesses in town. If you don’t mind getting your hands dirty, then community gardens, such as Innisfree’s From the Ground Up Community Garden and UWF Community Garden, are where you can go to plant seeds and watch them grow. They are teaching gardens that operate by community involvement and volunteers who reap what they sow, taking home not only the “fruits” of their labor but knowledge of how to build a better, sustainable Pensacola from the ground up. At the forefront of sustainability in Pensacola, Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe has been promoting healthy and sustainable living since 1973. Pensacola’s only cooperative grocery, Ever’man offers a wide variety of healthy, local and organic products. There’s also a new cooperative buying club called Pensacola Co-op that features organic produce at affordable prices in return for volunteer services. So, whether it’s going to farmers markets, or signing up for CSAs, community gardens, buying clubs and co-ops, all it takes is one step in the right direction to start doing your part to support a sustainable Pensacola.
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Aliff Acres Photos by Seales Photography
“When you get a tomato from California it was picked green, gassed, and had to travel 2,000 miles to get here,” said Thomas Aliff. “Not only are you missing out on the full flavor, but you lose out on the nutritional value. We can grow so much in the Pensacola area with the climate we have, so if you keep by the seasons, you can eat well all year long even in the winter months. And you’re supporting local; that’s a big thing. You realize the people around you—these are your neighbors, your friends, and you want to support them.” Aliff Acres is a family-owned and operated small farm of five acres located about 70 miles outside of Pensacola in Walnut Hill, Fla. Wendy and Thomas Aliff started the Aliff Acres CSA in 2014 with the help of their three sons: Thomas Jr., Jared and Adam. Wendy also teaches at a oneroom schoolhouse on a local, organic poultry farm called Green Acres. All of the Aliffs work hard to provide quality, healthy produce to locals that is free of pesticides and herbicides. To become a member, the Aliffs ask for a 10-week subscription,
which means you’ll commit to buying 10 weeks worth of CSA boxes. From flowers to free-range eggs, homemade breads and baked goods, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the goodies you find in your CSA basket. The Aliffs use non-GMO seeds and natural fertilizers to keep all their products as close to organic as possible. As an added bonus, membership also comes with access to a blog where there are updates on what the Aliffs are growing, CSA information, recipes, gardening tips, and more.
Drop-off location: Old Thyme Remedies, 2475 E. 9 Mile Rd. Cost: $30 per box ($25 for box, $5 delivery) Season: Year-round Contact: aliffacres@yahoo.com * 850-777-4668 * facebook.com/ AliffAcres
Ever’man Cooperative Where/When: 315 W. Garden St., Mon-Sat. 7 am – 9 pm, Sun. 9 am – 8 pm Cost: (Annual Membership fees) $12 per household, $5 for seniors 65+ info@everman.org * 850-438-0402 * everman.org
“Local food travels a shorter distance reducing our carbon footprint, and local food is picked at its peak of freshness so it tastes delicious and keeps you healthy,” said William Rolfs, general manager at Ever’man. “We support local and regional family-owned farms, as well as independent farms and cooperatives across the USA producing items such as honey, blueberries, herbs and other produce to milk, chicken, grass-fed beef and sustainable seafood.” Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe was established in 1973 as a local not-for-profit community natural food grocery in 1973. Today, Ever’man operates as a local food cooperative with a strong economic impact on the Pensacola community through its support of local food systems, sustainable foods, and environment stewardship. Ever’man has over 10,000 members and it has the region’s largest selection of local, natural and organic products. In addition to being a natural food grocery, meals are served daily in the Ever’man cafe, where you can choose from buffet-style meals or ready-to-heat prepared foods. Thanks to Ever’man, the community will gain education on health, nutrition and environmental issues along with access to healthy, natural foods and products at the lowest possible price. Ever’man also offers itself as an example of green 36
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business practices and supports response, local agriculture and small businesses. The seven cooperative principles Ever’man adheres to are as follows: voluntary and open membership, democratic member control, member economic participation, autonomy and independence, education and training, cooperation among cooperatives, and concern for the community. On that note, Ever’man is proud to be the first cooperative in the area to roll out a Charity Eco-Friendly Bag Program, which makes it easy for members and customers to contribute to community charities. For every eco-friendly bag purchased, Ever’man will donate five cents to a charity of the shopper’s choice. If you’re interested in joining the Ever’man community, ask to complete a membership agreement at the Customer Service desk.
From the Ground Up Community Garden Where/When: 711 N. Hayne St., Wed. & Thurs. 4 – 7 pm, Fri. 9 – 11 am Contact: jill@innisfree.com * innisfre.com/blog
“We call ourselves a triple-bottom line company,” said Julian MacQueen, founder of Innisfree. “So we focus on people, the planet, and profit. That’s how we measure our success. It’s bringing the social consciousness of corporations so number one they get credit for doing good things, but number two bringing sustainability to the consciousness of corporate leaders. Most corporations and CEOs are not as demonized as the media makes them out to be. They understand the interrelatedness of people and the planet and if they take care of those things then profit will follow.” From the Ground Up Community Garden began thanks to the combined efforts of several of Pensacola’s finest locals: The City’s neighborhood revitalization coordinator Helen Gibson, expert gardener Catherine McCreery, H20’s executive chef Dan Dunn, and Innisfree’s chief marketing officer Jill Thomas along with Julian MacQueen, CEO and founder of Innisfree Hotels. The City of Pensacola was a major partner in Innisfree’s project, as Mayor Ashton Hayward and Julian MacQueen picked out a piece of real estate for the garden together, which was an abandoned community garden adjacent to the Downtown Pensacola Police Station that they decided to rejuvenate by restoring 36 garden beds and
constructing 26 trellises. In November, From the Ground Up will launch a CSA program in which volunteers can receive a veggie box for every two hours of volunteer time they put into the garden. The community garden has collaborated and fostered partnerships with Ever’man, Pathways to Change, Slow Food Gulf Coast and Manna Food Bank. In addition, Dixon’s School of the Arts will be adding the garden to their curriculum with the goal of getting the community around the garden involved. There will be additional farm-to-table dinners and proceeds raised from garden events will go to sustain and expand the From the Ground Up project.
Market on the Beach “We want to create a market-friendly area in Pensacola,” said Daniel Dugan. “The goal is to get rid of the competitive mindset in the market community and instead come together to create a market network so we can help out those who are struggling. This all ties back to a self-sustainable Pensacola, where entrepreneurial minds can start a market, keep money here, and make our city a better place to live.” Where/When: Casino Beach parking lot, Thurs. 4 – 8 pm Season: Year-round Contact: info@marketonthebeach.com * marketonthebeach.com
Market on the Beach was started this summer by Daniel Dugan and Coleman Charles, who wanted to accommodate those living on or near Pensacola Beach by setting up a market to offer fresh produce in the beach neighborhood. Daniel not only runs another farmers market in Gulf Breeze but he owns Fetch Dog Stores in Pensacola, too. Market on the Beach is set
up every week in the Casino Beach parking lot where you’ll find at least 150 vendors. Although sometimes it’s hard to convince farmers to cross the Pensacola Bay Bridge connecting downtown Pensacola to the beach community, a dozen farmers set up booths including those from Ballard Farms, as well as J and K Farms.
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Market in the Breeze “We want to create a market-friendly area in Pensacola,” said Daniel Dugan. “The goal is to get rid of the competitive mindset in the market community and instead come together to create a market network so we can help out those who are struggling. This all ties back to a self-sustainable Pensacola, where entrepreneurial minds can start a market, keep money here, and make our city a better place to live.” Market in the Breeze has celebrated its fifth week of operation as another market project started by Daniel Dugan, and the market was well received by the Gulf Breeze community. The community of Gulf Breeze had wanted a farmers market, and Daniel was happy to oblige. You can find the market
at the Gulf Breeze Community Center, where at least 12 farmers offer fresh produce. With the mayor and city council on his side, as well as group called “Healthy Moms,” who support local business, as well as buying locally and healthily, Daniel predicts continued success for Market in the Breeze.
Where/When: Gulf Breeze Community Center, Tues. 4 – 8 pm Season: Year-round Contact: 850-490-3729 marketinthebreeze.com
Palafox Market Photos courtesy of the Birdwell Agency Where/When: Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza, Sat. 9 am – 2 pm Season: Year-round Contact: info@palafoxmarket.com 850-434-5471 • palafoxmarket.com
“Supporting people in the community means supporting your local family,” said Teresa Duffey, marketing manager of Palafox Market. “That’s what we really are at the market—a family. When the economy and money grows here in Pensacola, it stays here and benefits everyone locally. As a result, people are happier and more likely to stay in Pensacola.” Palafox Market has already celebrated its eighth year of operation, run by market manager Teresa Duffey. With booths stationed along Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza, Pensacola’s downtown market has been known to draw a crowd of 5,000 each Saturday. Every Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm, rain or shine, you can browse the booths of at least seven local farmers representing Stewart, Po’Man, Forland, Jetta, Millers, Aquaponics, and Ballard farms. There’s also various goods from Coldwater Gardens with the help of Nick Phoenix. From free-range eggs to honey from local beekeepers, and jams to other homemade foods fresh from Pensacola, there’s plenty to choose from at Palafox
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Market. Plants, seedlings and herbs can also be found at the market for those who want to dabble in creating their own sustainable home gardens. Local chefs even visit the market to buy at least a basket of food from vendors, so their food is prepared fresh—within 48 hours it goes from farm to table. Carmen’s Restaurant offers a different signature dish every week with ingredients from the market. Tin Cow and Iron are other restaurants who buy fresh, local produce. Thanks to funding granted by Fresh From Florida, Palafox Market has been able to offer SNAP and WIC, so it isn’t necessary to travel to the grocery store to get the most out of your EBT benefits.
Pensacola
Co-op
Where/When: 1060 N. Guillemard St. (Behind First City Art Center), every other Friday Cost: $10 per membership, $5 per order Contact: torirutland@hotmail.com 850-207-2524 • pensacolacoop.com
“It’s not easy but I’m proud of what we do,” said Tori Rutland. “We are certified organic, which is hard to find in this area, and it’s very important to be able to trust where your food comes from. No one should have to risk their health by choosing processed food because it’s less expensive. That’s where our cooperative buying club comes in to make organic food more affordable in the Pensacola area.” Pensacola Co-op started this year as a cooperative buying club, powered by Tori Rutland and a dedicated group of volunteers. Although a non-traditional cooperative, since there is no formal government involved, Pensacola Co-op has over 200 members who can place orders easily online. Unlike many CSAs, where baskets are prepared for you, you get to select what organic items you’d like to add to your basket. Aside from fees, requirements for membership include making at least one order and volunteering for at least two hours every month. Every other Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, Pensacola Coop delivers orders and sets up a special market for members behind
First City Art Center in downtown Pensacola. Offerings at the special member’s market includes local farm goods from Primal Acres, locally-made goat’s milk soaps, salves and lotions from Udder Chaos, produce and honey from Watchtower Farms, guidance and services from Pensacola Permaculture, vegetable and herb plants from Easy Hill Edible Gardening, more local produce from Country Hill’s Farm and Nursery, organic raw chocolate, snacks and desserts from Sweet and Simple Raw Treats, organic baked bread from Rising to the Occasion, as well as natural sunscreens, bug sprays and an entire line of skin care products from LuLu’s Organically-Sourced Skin Care.
Perdido Farmer’s Market Photography by Ben Murphy
“Our motto is coastal meets country at our market,” said market coordinators Amanda Castillo and Kathleen Leidner. “We’re on the coast but we’re still a very rural community—we offer homemade baked and jarred goods. The goal is not only to promote community involvement but a healthier way of eating, which leads to a healthier way of living and a healthier Pensacola.” Where/When: 13190 Gulf Beach Hwy. (Near Winn Dixie), Sat. 8 am – 1 pm Season: March – October Contact: perdidofarmersmarket.com info@perdidofarmersmarket.com
Perdido Farmer’s Market celebrated its grand opening this year on June 20, thanks to the combined efforts of Amanda Castillo and Kathleen Leidner, the two-woman team who organize the weekly market every Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm. Currently, the market is situated by Winn-Dixie on Sorrento Road and caters to a large military community. In fact, the market has received help from the military, especially from Jeremy Russell along with SAT NATTC and Naval Aviation volunteers. Additional funding and advertising for the market has been contributed by Tina Morrison and the Perdido Chamber of
Commerce, who helped Kathleen and Amanda rent the eight acres of land needed for the collection of market booths so locals can display their wares. While the market is looking for more vendor participation, there are three farms who bring their produce every weekend: Jetta Farms, Jack Creek Produce, and Alcott Farms. Get involved and help out a local market by visiting the community garage sale on Oct. 17 and, while the sale is to promote community involvement, there’s no telling what type of hidden treasures you might find.
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Seasons in the Sun “Most people know nothing of how foods get to the stores and where they come from,” said D’Lee Reeves. “So many foods are processed and sprayed with chemicals, or gassed, to promote longer shelf life. Whereas if you know your farmer, you know your food.” Seasons in the Sun started with D’Lee Reeves and has been operating as a CSA for five years. The farm grows a little bit of everything with both field and hydroponic farming. Although the farm is located in Spanish Fort, Ala., if you don’t feel like travelling out to pick up your CSA basket every Friday, then choose from one of several drop-off locations at local small businesses, or sign up for home delivery. Although members do not get to choose what produce is included in a CSA basket, Seasons in the Sun is starting a buying club in October for those who want to pick and choose
what goes into their basket. In addition to vegetables and fruits, there’s meat, honey and fresh-cut flowers at the farm. At Seasons in the Sun, you get more than produce—there’s also homemade bath products from soaps to facial scrubs, bath salt soaks, and more. The evening before Halloween, on Oct. 30, there will be a Farm to Table event at Seasons in the Sun, which will include a farm tour, a silent auction, and the event will feature celebrity chef Simon Majumdar from Food Network and he will prepare a six-course meal with wines paired for each course.
Drop-off location (Pensacola): Farm & Nursery Mart (7460 Pine Forest Rd.) $12/month Home delivery (Pensacola): $7/week, $28/month Cost: $25 – $29 (small), $37.50 (medium), $49 (large) Season: spring/summer March – August, fall/winter September – February Contact: seasonsinthesunfarms@gmail.com 251-423-4381 • seasonsinthesun.com
UWF Community Garden Photography by John Blackie
Where/When: UWF water tower (adjacent to parking lot B) Contact: gtomso@uwf.edu uwf.edu/uwfgarden
“There are two especially good reasons to eat locally,” said Dr. Tomso, UWF Community Garden coordinator. “The vitamin content of our food is higher the closer it is from the vine, or tree, otherwise it becomes less nutritious. Then it’s very important to know the origin of your food, as well, so you can understand the condition under which its been grown. I’m not just talking about whether there’s been pesticides or harmful chemicals, but the labor practices that went into the growth and harvesting of that food.”
UWF Community Garden was started by UWF students of the oncampus gardening club in 2009. A year later, they asked Dr. Tomso to come onboard as official advisor and in 2011 Chasidy Hobbs joined the cause as co-director of the garden. Located behind the UWF water tower, the garden is not just a place where local gardeners grow food and raise awareness about healthy eating, but it’s also a place where students come to apply what they’re learning in the classroom to a real-world setting. While Chasidy is integrating the garden into her 40
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environmental studies curriculum, Dr. Tomso has integrated the garden into his honor seminar called Politics of Food. All food gets taken home by those working during the growing season, and extra food is donated to local organizations such as Manna Food Bank. Future plans include adding a teaching area under a shaded pavilion, as well as a botanical and pollinator gardens. If you’re interested in doing some communal gardening, contact Dr. Tomso to be added to the mailing list for regular updates and access to a community board.
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Parishioners standing in front of the original church on Reus and Wright. Early 1900s. Photo courtesy of University of West Florida Historic Trust photographic collections. Location: UWFHT Archives
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October 9, 10 and 11
GREEK FEST 2015 Uncovering Skopelos’ Roots in
Pensacola’s History
By Hamishe Randall
Decadent aromas of rich lamb and spiced dishes, savory grape leaf-rolled dolmathes, and cinnamon and honey covered baklava fill the air. A whirling of dancers in traditional costumes invite you to dance along to the lively, up-beat Greek music. Surrounded by the sights, sounds, and the people of the Greek culture, you’re immersed. And for today, you are Greek too. Welcome to the Greek Fest. For a few days every October, (this year’s 2015 festival is October 9, 10, and 11) Pensacola locals and visitors from around the Gulf Coast are invited to celebrate the Greek culture. The Greek Festival, hosted by the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Pensacola, has delighted guests with a melding of traditional music, food, dancing, culture and faith for generations. The Greek culture has a long and rich history rooted in Pensacola. As far back as the mid-to late-1800s Greeks left the shores of their homeland and immigrated to Pensacola. These early Greeks brought with them a love of their culture, heritage and faith which is still shared today, mainly through the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and the festival. The first Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church was built on the corner of Wright and Reus Streets in 1910. Greek community members in Pensacola founded this first church. The Greek community was established in 1904, and prior to 1910 formed an association called the Anagennis Greek Association. Anagennis means rebirth. The association set out to select a site and build the church. These early Greek members of the community and association were mostly
grocery shop owners, restaurateurs, and fishermen, and they had a deep love for their faith. Establishing a church was of great importance. They pulled together as a community in ingenious ways to make it happen. Judge Nick Geeker, the grandson of Nicholas Geeker who first came to Pensacola in 1906 from the Greek island of Skopelos, recalls a story of how his grandfather, an association member, and other community members helped raise money for the first church. According to Nick Geeker, because Nicholas Geeker owned three grocery stores, he had a little bit of buying power leverage, so he went to the people who owned the Coca-Cola bottling company and asked to borrow $250 to help build the church. The owner told Nicholas Geeker they were not in the banking business and didn’t loan money out. So he got all the other grocery store owners, many who were Greek, to boycott selling Coca-Cola products. They bought and sold Pepsi-Cola only for about six weeks and finally the owner of the Coca-Cola Company offered Nicholas Geeker the $250 he wanted to borrow, plus another $250 as a donation. The first church was built and named The Annunciation. According to Nick Geeker, in Skopelos, the main monastery is called Evangelismos, which means annunciation. Because many of the Greeks were from Skopelos, they chose the name Evangelismos as the name for their church. “The people from Skopelos were instrumental in establishing the ecclesiastical community here; they were deeply pious people,” said Geeker.
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Clockwise: Early Philoptochos Society ladies, circa 1939. 1952, laying of the church cornerstone. Inside the first church, early 1900s. Dancers at an earlier festival. Photos courtesy of University of West Florida Historic Trust photographic collections. Location: UWFHT Archives
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Early Greek immigrants took it upon themselves to establish the Greek community in their new home of Pensacola. AHEPA and Philoptochos, which are organizations of the church, would hold fundraising benefits and functions in order to support the church and to celebrate the culture with the community, and continue to do so today. AHEPA stands for American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, and the Ladies Philoptochos Society (philoptochos means friend of the poor) acts as the philanthropic arm of the church. Around 1948, with the increase of the Greek population, it became evident the community needed a larger church. AHEPA helped secure the property where the current church is built. The community decided to build the Hellenic Center first, and later, by 1952, construction for the new church began. Many of the early Greek immigrants were from Skopelos, which is what this year’s festival theme is about. Keeping the heritage from Skopelos alive is of great importance to many local Greeks. Their journey from the shores of their homeland to the shores of Pensacola marked the beginning of a new life. Athena Staviski, whose parents are from Skopelos, grew up in the church. Her uncle and dad owned Stamatelos Grocery, a popular market in Pensacola. Athena’s mother Ourania “Nina” Talandianou Stamatelos came to Pensacola around 1959. According to Nina, her whole life changed. She left her family and home. Because the Greeks in Pensacola all left their homeland and families to come to America, they bonded closely as a community. “The church was such a focal point back then,” said Staviski. “The culture and the church are intertwined. I try and instill in my children the same groundwork I had from my mom. For my mom it was important to maintain the language.” The festivals we know today started as small luncheons, and later became a single day event called the Bazaar. The first Bazaar was officially held in 1959. The women used to make pastries at home and bring them to the church. The first Bazaars were an opportunity for fellowship, to raise money, and to involve the community in the church. “I remember rolling dolmathes as a young child,” said Staviski. “The love and commitment to community is what they (Greeks) yearned for. That’s what is mimicked here in Pensacola.” Athena’s mother Ourania Taladianou
Stamatelos and Marouthitsa Raptou Stamatelos, natives of Skopelos, contributed to keeping the Skopelos heritage alive by hand making a traditional bridal costume, called a skopelitisa. The costume is on display at the Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center in its multicultural exhibit. The UWF Historic Trust will lend the costume to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church for display at the festival. Other local Greeks are also committed to keeping their heritage alive in the community, and this is one of the primary missions of the festival. “I have a deep-seated love for the Hellenic culture and our religion,” said Geeker. “When you go and attend church and rec-
Skopelos natives. They settled in Pensacola in 1966. A lot of people from Skopelos immigrated to Pensacola because of the church and because there was an established Greek community. Also the landscape of coastal Pensacola reminded the Greek people of their island homeland. “I do think first-generation American kids like myself share a similar perspective,” said Verzwyvelt. “We have kept that bond of where our parents are from because it is our second home, and now my kids have that connection. It was very important for me to keep the heritage alive for my kids, because it is a big part of their history and it’s through the church they remember where they’re from.”
Church youth dancers wearing traditional Greek costumes. ognize the history that is there, when you hear the gospel in the original Greek as it was written in the time of Christ, that’s one thing that stays with you. The food and the culture and the dancing and the music and the Greek sense of philoxenia (hospitality, or love toward strangers) is wonderful, as is the Greek language, but first and foremost is our faith.” This faith and heritage isn’t just instilled into Greeks upon birth, but like all cultures, it’s also learned. The church for over a hundred years has continued to teach its members and the community about the Greek culture, language, and faith in order to keep the connection to their homeland real. Stella Geeker Verzwyvelt’s parents are
The church festivals have evolved over the years into the three-day celebration it is today. From its humble beginnings the festival is now celebrating its 56th year and receives thousands of visitors from around the Gulf Coast. “The festival has taught us all more than just how to raise funds for the church, it gives us an opportunity to learn about our history and teach our kids,” said Verzwyvelt. “Even people who may not go to the church every Sunday, the festival is where we all come back, it’s a family reunion.” One local Greek who taught in the Greek Church and privately in our community for over 50 years shares her passion of her Greek heritage through education October 2015
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and dance. According to Demetra Morres, known as Mrs. Mitza in the community, she feels a great sense of pride seeing her former students as directors and dancers in the festival, calling her students her “greatest reward.” “The festival is important, not just to raise money; it’s more important than that,” said Morres. “Our faith, the church tours, the aromas and tastes of the food, a festival enhances our senses, it makes us feel good. You enjoy the day, then go to another ethnic festival and enjoy that culture. We learn from each other and understand each other. America is multicultural, multi-religious and multi-lingual. Every immigrant group brings their good qualities, they bring their heritage, and if we bring all the positive things, we will make a wonderful, whole society, all of us different cultures.” Morres’s in-laws, Constantine (Charles) and Mary Bruno Morres was the first marriage to take place in the first Annunciation Greek Church on Dec. 28, 1913. They arrived in Pensacola in 1910 and lived in Pensacola for the rest of their lives. Morres’s late husband Tommy Morres was the oldest life-long active member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church before his passing. Morres recalls how her husband helped cook the very first meal for the festival and cooked all the years before he passed. He left a legacy of faith and a passion for promoting the education of the Hellenic culture. “Education is a treasure, and culture never dies (as long as we continue this education),” said Morres. “That’s what I want, for our culture to never die. I hope to give young people the love of the faith and love for the heritage, and I hope they continue and share 46
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it with the rest of the public, that’s my goal.” something locals look forward to every year. The festival’s purpose is not only to pro- There is live music and dancing, and oppormote the culture and heritage of the Greek tunities to purchase imported Greek goods. community, but it’s also to give back to our Church tours are available, where you can community. The Philoptochos Ladies Society learn about the hand painted icons from the is involved in local charities, and over the monasteries in Greece, learn a bit about the years it has raised money for scholarships history of the oldest facet of Christianity, and community outreach programs. This and see what a traditional Orthodox Chrisyear’s community outreach program benefits tian Church is like on the inside. the Gulf Coast Kids House, Manna Food “Pensacola has such a rich history and culture,” said Geeker. “Greeks who settled Bank, and Guardian ad Litem. The festival is an event that takes a great here have been able to contribute and be a amount of effort. The church members be- part of Pensacola’s history. We get to celgin preparing for the festival months in ad- ebrate that every year when we have the vance. Church members make the food, and festival.” the festival grounds and booths are built and Over a hundred years ago, men and set up by the church members. The church women left the shores of Greece and made members do everything from the costumes to the dance routines. Paula Maria Brown calls the “...the food and festival a “labor of love.” Her the culture and grandfather, Kosta Silivos, immigrated to the United States the dancing and around 1917 from Skopelos. Her the music and family settled in Pensacola for the the Greek sense benefits of church and community. She and her husband Philip are of philoxenia mainstays in this labor of love to(hospitality, or day. “The thread of the festivals love toward (from its beginning throughout the strangers) is years) is hospitality,” said Brown. wonderful, as “We welcome the Pensacola community and surrounding commuis the Greek nities, because we want to share language, but our culture.” There is much to see and do first and foremost during your visit to the festival. is our faith.” Traditional fresh foods, drinks, and especially the pastries are
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Pensacola their home. They brought with them a passionate love for their homeland, their culture, and their faith. Today the descendants of those Greeks keep the passion, the culture and faith alive by sharing it with the community that has become their family. When you go to the festival this year, let the history you are experiencing and the food and music you are enjoying sink in. Over a hundred years worth of generations have enjoyed the same before you. Welcome to the Greek Fest.
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Coastal Cottage: A look inside Tim and Marguerite Burr’s waterfront home
Written by Kelly Oden Photography by Guy Stevens
Driving up the long driveway of the Burr home in Gulf Breeze, one is reminded of the sweet southern estates of old Florida. A large, lush lawn dotted with beloved camellias and mature live oaks. The Spanish moss draped from the trees waves gently in bay breezes. It’s the perfect spot for the Burr family, really. Tim and his wife Marguerite purchased the home from Tim’s siblings when it was time for his parents to downsize. They were attracted to the sweeping bay views at the rear of the house, but they wanted to update the home and give it more of a coastal cottage feel. To accomplish that, they hired local designer Constance Crosby who brought her impeccable eye for design and color to the project and helped the couple create a true old Florida oasis. “We interviewed a number of designers before we decided to work with Connie. Our philosophy was pretty simple: Didn’t want anything extravagant, or wasteful, but we did want something open, comfortable and functional,” explains Tim. Connie immediately got the vision that we shared of a simple old Florida seaside cottage concept that was open, functional, light and airy.”
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Front Yard The entire property covers about an acre and a third. The grand front lawn is the perfect place for family games and functions. In fact, one of the Burrs’ daughters was married on the lawn last spring. The wedding ceremony was held under the canopy of the largest oak tree, which is 100 years old. “We knew there was a terrible storm heading our way that was moving at about 55 mph,” recalls Marguerite. “With the wedding beginning at 5 pm, we knew the storm would hit us. We just didn’t know when or for how long. At 4:30, we had an absolute downpour with raging winds that nearly toppled the tents. Fifteen minutes later it was gone and the sun came out. After the wedding, the reception was held in the backyard along the bay. We had two beautiful rainbows, dolphins swimming right up to the dock, and the most beautiful sunset you’ve ever seen. The Wahoos played that night so we had fireworks, as well. It was a magical evening.”
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Backyard & Dock The backyard gently slopes down to the bay. Custom landscaping creates a wall to fend off erosion. The long dock anchors both a powerboat and sailboat, both easy to launch and enjoy. “No matter the temperature, there is always a breeze at the end of the dock, and it’s peaceful and quiet watching the sunset. As night approaches we are able to see the twinkling lights of Pensacola. We feel very blessed.”
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Family Room The family room is a clear reflection of the coastal cottage feel the couple loves. Pale blues, greens and tans perfectly call to mind the colors of the sea and sand. Paintings in complementary shades by Tim’s mother Joan Burr line the walls. “My mother was a very prolific artist. She worked a lot with water colors and palette knives. We love having these paintings in the home.” Many of the glass and ceramic bottles that line the family room came from Tim’s father’s business in St. Croix. “My dad had a dredging business and they were dredged up out of Christiansted Harbor,” recalls Tim.
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Kitchen The open and airy kitchen features custom cabinets, quartz countertops, a glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a stunning view of the bay. “When we entertain, we like to socialize with our guests while we cook. We are able to do this now with comfortable seating around the large island and cozy club chairs that swivel in an adjacent area facing the bay� says Marguerite. Originally, the kitchen and family room were two separate rooms with a small opening between them. By removing the wall between the rooms and reconfiguring the kitchen, the Burrs were able to achieve the open feel they were going for.
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Porch Perhaps the best feature of the whole home is the dining porch. Completely encased by windows, the view is breathtaking. And with the windows open, the soft breezes add a lovely southern touch. An old farm table of the Burrs that Connie had refinished adds a beachy, rustic quality to the space. “We like to entertain informally and with the view, we decided to make the porch our main dining area. We installed pocket doors between the family room and the porch which added to the open feel of the home� says Marguerite.
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Reading Room The reading room is truly a testament to Tim’s family. A large painting hangs behind the sofa depicting Tim’s great grandmother and grandfather. “He was born in 1870, so this was 1875. She was getting her portrait painted and he kept running over to his mother until finally the artist decided to include him in the portrait,” says Tim. His grandfather, Winthrop Ames, was an interesting guy, too. He wrote the first play of Snow White and the first screenplay of Snow White. The first movie was a silent movie with Marguerite Clark starring as Snow White. Winthrop Ames was a theatrical producer in New York and built a theatre for children there call The Little Theatre. The name has been changed to the Helen Hayes Theatre. Another
point of interest is the compass, lovingly mounted in a hand-hewn hardwood case by Tim’s brother. The compass is from a tugboat Tim worked on many years ago.
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Dining Room Blue porcelain collected by both Marguerite and her mother in-law adds a touch of color, while the family silver and paintings by Tim’s mother bring in the family’s heritage.
Foyer “We want people to come in and feel comfortable about sitting wherever they like. We wanted the foyer to be welcoming. So we lightened the foyer with tile flooring, new front doors with lots of windows, and a beautiful white mahoghany bureau. We mixed coastal cottage with an open and relaxed feel,” says Marguerite.
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PLAY •LIVE •give Oct. 2
Oct. 7 – 10
Comedy Get Down
The Comedy Get Down scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 6 has been moved to Friday, Oct. 2 at 8 pm at the Pensacola Bay Center. All tickets purchased for the Thursday, Aug. 6 date will be honored on the new date of Friday, Oct. 2 at 8 pm. All performers are still scheduled to perform. Numerous motion picture appearances, countless television shows, sitcoms and standup specials, a talk show, three radio shows, and two books–Cedric The Entertainer, Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez and Charlie Murphy have been breaking ground in the comedy business and bringing the laughs for decades. This is a once in a lifetime chance to see five members of comedy royalty come together for the comedy event of the year, The Comedy Get Down. Tickets on sale now at Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets and the Pensacola Bay Center Arena.
Oct. 2
Choral Society presents Lyric Libations
The Choral Society of Pensacola invites you to join them for an evening of Sinatra-inspired musical mastery, wine, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and more. The annual fundraiser has proven to be a crowd-pleaser and, with David Seering showcasing his celebrated style and talents, you can bet this year will be no exception. Don’t miss this opportunity to catch him in a rare, intimate trio setting, backed by Tim Jackson on upright bass and Joe Lyons on drums. Starts at 5:50 pm at Dollarhide’s Music Center.
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Pensacola’s LGBT Film Festival
Stamped: Pensacola’s LGBT Film Festival will be back for a third year to highlight the artistic contributions of LGBT films and filmmakers. The unique ability of film to transcend stereotypes and relate to the viewer opens the door to a dialogue about the LGBT experience, building a stronger and more open Pensacola. This year’s short films will include: A Private Matter, Dirty Paws, Masculins, Phoria, Tomorrow, and many more. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. For more information or to make a donation, go to stampedfilmfest.com. Oct. 7: Treehouse Cinema, 6:30 pm Oct. 8: The Museum of Commerce, 6:30 pm Oct. 9: UWF Center for Fine & Performing Arts, 6:30 pm Oct. 10: The East Hill Yard, 7 pm
Oct. 3
Palafox Wine Walk
Calling all wine aficionados! Palafox Wine Walk returns to the historic district on Saturday, Oct. 3. This event takes place from 3 to 7 pm Tickets are $40 with 50 percent of all proceeds generated benefiting the Council on Aging of West Florida and available for purchase on www.papafoxwinewalk. com. Guests must be 21 or older, and show a valid form of ID, to participate in the wine walk. Guests will receive a commemorative wine glass, the official Wine Walk Tasting Guide and access to food and wine sampling stations throughout some of the best retail and art venues in Downtown Pensacola. Attendees will leisurely stroll a short walk to venues including
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Oct. 8
Jackson Steakhouse presents 50 Mile Meal
Chef Miller will partner with local vendors and growers for each course in the 50 Mile Meal, highlighting the ingredients through preparation. The chef and growers will be available to discuss each of the courses, focusing on local foods and place allowing you to savor the flavors and food experiences of our region. So don’t miss out on an evening to experience the food grown in our own backyard! The
event cost is $75 per person. To make your reservation now call 850-469-9898.
Oct. 9 – 11
Pensacola Greek Festival
Experience the fun-loving spirit of Greece in downtown Pensacola at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church (1720 W. Garden St.) for the 56th Annual Greek Festival of Pensacola, where southern hospitality meets Hellenic culture and cuisine. The threeday festival is free and open to the public Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9-10, from 11 am to 10 pm and Sunday, Oct. 11, from 12 to 6 pm. There will be youth dancers dressed in traditional costumes to represent different regions of Greece, as well as traditional and modern Greek music performed by the Kostas Kastanis band. This year, the festival will celebrate the island of Skopelos, a beautiful, lush island in the Sporades off the coast of northern Greece, which many of Pensacola’s parishioners still call home and where Mama Mia was filmed. For more on the Greek Festival, visit pensacolagreekfestival.com.
Oct. 10
PLT presents Improvable Cause
Pensacola Little Theatre (PLT) welcomes Improvable Cause, Pensacola’s best (and only) improvisational comedy troupe, back to its stage for another night of laughs on Oct. 10 at 10:30 pm. For more information or to get tickets, visit pensacolalittletheatre.com.
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WSRE presents 27th Annual Wine & Food Classic
Rat Race 5K Run/Walk
Head off to the races with the Council on Aging for the Second Annual Rat Race 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 10 starting at 8:30 am. The race will begin and end at William Bartram Memorial Park. Registration includes a t-shirt and the cost is $20 for seniors and military, $25 for everyone else. A post-race celebration will be held at The Fish House. Proceeds benefit the programs and patients at the Council on Aging of West Florida. To register visit the Rat Race Facebook page, or if you have questions about the race please email ratrace@coawfla. org, or visit coawfla.org/blog.
Oct. 15
First City Art Center presents The Artistic Affair
First City Art Center is proud to announce it will be offering a new series of mini-workshops that will be held at First City Art Center (1060 N. Guillemard St.) on the first and third Thursday of every month beginning Thursday, Oct. 15. Each session will feature a different medum and technique such as charcoal, collage, watercolor, acrylic, or ink. The workshop will include materials, a demonstration, explanation of materials, and processes, as well as guided instruction from art instructors Karen Gudmundson and Leanne Payne. These introductory mini-workshops are the perfect opportunity for someone to learn a new technique, and participants will have a finished piece to take home. Cost of the workshop is $40 for nonmembers, and $34 for members. Nonmembers receive a 10 percent discount for signing up for four or more classes at once. Participants age 16 and up are welcome. For more information, contact Lauren Lentile at 850-429-1222 or firstcityart@gmail.com.
It’s time to sample fine foods and spirits at the 27th Annual WSRE Wine & Food Classic beginning with the Grand Southern Tasting on Friday, Oct. 16 from 6 to 9 pm at the Hilton Pensacola Beach. A total of 22 chefs from the area will be participating and they include Dan Dunn from H20, Chris Tingle from McGuire’s, Matthew Brown from The Fish House, and more. In addition, Republic National Distributing Company, a longtime sponsor of this event, will be providing an ample selection of wines. Other sponsors include A Bodacious Family of Shops, Gulf Power Company, and Polonza Bistro. The event will continue on Sunday, Oct. 25 with WSRE featured guest Chef John Besh, who will appear for an afternoon meet and greet, as well as book signing for his new Besh Big Easy cookbook, from 1 to 2:30 pm at So Gourmet. Tickets are $40 and they are available at wsre.org/wineandfood.
Oct. 15
Fiesta Barbershop Chorus presents Autumn Harmony Explosion
Join Fiesta Barbershop Chorus as they grace the stage at Imogene Theatre (6866 Caroline St.) in Milton on Thursday, Oct. 15, for Autumn Harmony Explosion, an A Capella review featuring songs of patriotism, inspriration and love. Special guests include the Pensacola Sound Chorus and their quartets. The show starts at 7 pm, so don’t miss out on a wonderful night of A Capella music. Tickets are $5 at the door. For more information, call 850-626-9853 or visit fiestabarbershopchorus .grouporganizer.com.
Oct. 15 - Nov. 16
Quayside Art Gallery presents Strings & Things, Sealing Wax & Other Fancy Stuff
The Strings & Things, Sealing Wax & Other Fancy Stuff is a group of fiber, animal and mineral artist that have joined together to have
a positively good time. They are all “dyeing” to meet you. Cathy Pascoe, Laurie Flynn and Leland Leonard will be displaying furniture, fiber, wood, batik, glass, clay and wearable art. Laurie Flynn fashions intriguing “one of a kind” macrame jewelry, and her batik cats would make a charming addition to any corner. Cathy Pascoe shows off her high energy and whimsy in different media, primarily batik (wax and dye) “Noah’s Friends” and “Cat Tas Trophy” kittens. Leland Leonard is internationally known for his handcrafted fine furniture, especially the “October Table” in various sizes and woods, sofa tables and “Sugar Chests.” This is a must see show.
Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30
UWF Historic Trust’s Haunted House Walking and Trolley Tours
Ready to get spooked? Join the UWF Historic Trust for its annual Haunted House Walking and Trolley tours. The five tours either October 2015
take you north of Seville Square, through Palafox Place, Zaragoza and Intendencia streets, or through North Hill. All tours last one hour and 15 minutes, and tours depart from the Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center on 117 East Government St. All tours are open to all ages except the Red Light Tour, the only adultonly tour because of its bars and brothels theme. Walking tour tickets are $15 per adult and $8 per child (age 12 and under). Trolley tour tickets are $20 per adult, and $12 per child. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Don’t forget to rent a state-of-the-art ghost meter, or EMF detector that reacts to electromagnetic fields. For more information, call Wendi Davis at 850-595-5985 ext. 111.
Through Oct. 17
PMA presents Terra Incognita: Photographs of America’s Third Coast
If you haven’t already viewed the exhibit, visit Pensacola Museum of Art (PMA) for Richard Sexton’s Terra Ingonita: Photographs of America’s Third Coast before it ends this month. Latin for “unknown land,” Terra Incognita contains 57 black-and-white photographs of marsh, scrub lands, dunes, beaches, swamps and forests along the Gulf Coast from the mouth of the Mississippi River to the Florida Panhandle. To learn more about the exhibition go to pensacolamuseum.org.
Oct. 17 & 24
UWF Football Scrimmages
Cheer on Pensacola’s first football team at this month’s intrasquad scrimmages on Saturdays starting at 11 am. The scrimmage on Oct. 17 will be hosted at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, while the scrimmage on Oct. 24 will be played on the green at University Park Field. For more information about the new home team, or to learn more about the scrimmages, visit goargos.com.
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Art & Wine Festival
Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce invites you to the annual Art & Wine Festival, where you can stroll along the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk from 11 am to 4 pm on Sunday, Oct. 18. Bring your friends and sample from the perfect combination of fine spirits, food and local art accompanied by live music along the Santa Rosa Sound. The festival brings together 20 local artists, six renowned chefs, and more than 60 wine selections all in one place. Don’t forget to visit “Progressive Tastings” at noon, where chefs will pair their food creations with complementary wine. Tickets for the festival, which include the tastings, are either $35 each or $60 for a pair. For more information call 850932-1500, or to purchase tickets visit pensacolabeachchamber. com/Events/ArtandWineFestival.
Oct. 23 2015 – Jan. 2 2016 PMA presents Mucha: Master Artist of Art Nouveau
The works of Czech-born graphic artist Alphonse Mucha are coming to Pensacola Museum of Art thanks to the museum’s collaboration with the Tampa Museum of Art, Boca Raton Museum of Art and Collection of Jack Rennert, New York. Mucha designed various commercial items, such as posters, magazine covers, and postcards. With selected art from the Rowe Collection, Mucha: Master Artist of Art Nouveau exemplifies the lush intricacy of Mucha’s style and the organic, ornate linear design of the Art Nouveau movement. Opening reception is Friday, Oct. 23 from 5:30 to 7 pm. For more information visit pensacolamuseum.org.
Oct. 23 & 24
Charity Tennis Challenge Returns
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Give a warm welcome home to the Pensacola Ice Flyers by rooting for them at the opening night game against Louisiana on Friday, Oct. 30 at Pensacola Bay Center. Doors open at 6:05 pm, and the game starts at 7:05 pm. Tickets range from $29, $20, $18 to $15 with discounts for those who have military or college IDs. Purchase tickets at Rodizio Grill Box Office, or visit ticketmaster. com. For groups of 10 or more contact Pensacola Ice Flyers at 850-308-7953.
Oct. 24
Pensacola Mud Run
It’s time to get dirty, Pensacola! For its second year, Pensacola Mud Run is bringing a 5-mile course featuring 20 obstacles to the Cantonment outback. There will even be a smaller course for the kiddos, a 1-mile Kids Run with five obstacles. The cost to register is $59 for Competitive Heat, $49 for Regular Non-timed Heat, and $29 for the Kids Run. The first heat starts at 7:30 am on Saturday, Oct. 24, and the entrance is near St. Matthews Baptist Church (3047 County Hwy. 95A). Proceeds of the mud run benefit all programs for Pensacola’s Pathways For Change, a non-profit organization that offers social, educational and spiritual assistance for those impacted by poverty, substance abuse and lack of education. Sign up to get your fill of fun, mud and adventure all while helping out a good cause. To register, visit pensacolamudrun.com. Oct. 23 and 24 at the Roger Scott Tennis Center. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Pensacola Sports Association and Arc Gateway. Online registration is available at pensacolasports.com or paper registration forms are available at the Roger Scott Tennis Center.
Tickets are going for $51, $41 and $30.50 with discounts for active duty miliary. Tickets are available at Rodizio Grill Box Office, or you may purchase tickets by phone at 850-745-3000 or by visiting ticketmaster.com.
Oct. 25
The Pensacola Sports Association (PSA) announced they will have their Sixth Annual Presidents’ Cup Golf Tournament on Thursday, Oct. 29. A shotgun start will begin at noon. The tournament is open to the public. Registration is now available by calling the PSA office at 434.2800 or visiting pensacolasports.com. The entry fee, which includes golf cart, range balls, door prizes, lunch, Budweiser products, post round dinner, event polo golf shirts, and awards is $100.
Bubba’s Bash
Get loud and give back with Bubba Watson’s charity event featuring Rascal Flatts and Jase Robertson at Pensacola Bay Center on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7 pm. Other musical guests include Rhett Walker Band and Reed Robertson. This year the event will benefit The Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart, The YMCA of Northwest Florida and the Santa Rosa Kid’s House. Groups of 10 save $3 each ticket in price level 2 and 3. For groups call 850-432-0800 ext. 223, or email cjohnston@smgpcola.com. October 2015
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Sixth Annual President’s Cup
Oct. 31
Saenger Theatre presents Boz Scaggs
Boz Scaggs will perform on the Saenger Theatre stage on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 pm. Tickets for this performance are $60 and $50 (plus applicable service charge) and available at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone by calling 800-7453000, or online at Tikermaster. com. Fans who have followed Boz Scaggs’ remarkable career dating back to the late 60s with the Steve Miller Band; his solo triumphs with such classic albums as Silk Degrees (1976) and Middle Man (1980); and the splendid assurance of lateperiod high points like Some Change (1994) and Dig (2001), will instantly recognize Scaggs’ characteristically deft touch as a singer.
Through Nov. 7
PMA presents Lincoln: Inspiration Through the Ages
This exhibit brings together selections from various private collectors and Museum Permanent Collections to present a selection of Americanhistory inspired artwork as unique as Lincoln himself. This unique celebration of American history within the visual arts will include a wide variety of media and artistic styles from artists such as Salvador Dali, Nathan
Bands on the Beach
Sawaya, Norman Rockwell, Bill Mauldin, Wendy Allen and more. To learn more, visit pensacolamuseum.org.
Sink your toes and chairs into the sand at Pensacola Beach as our talented, local acts perform for you at Bands on the Beach. Pack refreshments and bring your own blanket or spirits to warm up as the cool temperatures roll in. Enjoy Pensacola’s crisp, fall air while you listen to Bands on the Beach every Tuesday night in October. Admission is free and all bands will rock out on the Gulfside Pavilion where shows begin at 7 pm. Oct. 6: Robert Wayne Oct. 13: Kyle Parker Band Oct. 20: Holly Shelton Band Oct. 27: Something Huge
Through Nov. 14
PMA presents Visions: Through Paintings, Poetry and Prose
Visit the Pensacola Museum of Art (PMA) for an exhibition by Margaret Biggs that celebrates and explores Gulf Coast inspired landscapes, seascapes, still life and holistic pieces within a stylized manner, which borders between the elements of abstraction and realism. The oil-on-canvas works are paired with the artist’s poetry to guide viewers toward a sense of peace and connectedness. For more information about the exhibit, visit pensacolamuseum.org. For more information about the artist, visit margaretbiggs.com.
Oct. 29 – 31
The Friends of Loblolly present Café Fortuna Cabaret
Trick or treat with the Friends of Loblolly Theatre, who are presenting Café Fortuna Cabaret, a special Halloween cabaret to be performed at the Opera Center on Tarragona Street on Oct. 29-31. The music and words of this cabaret have been extracted from 12 years of Halloween shows presented at the Loblolly Theatre. This cabaret celebrates the rich Halloween season, where the gates defining the tangible and the spiritual open, and spirits walk the earth seeking sustenance for the journey ahead. Shows start at 8 pm and tickets are $15 per person. Please reserve your seats ahead of time by calling Yolanda Reed at 850-479-4530. For more information, visit loblollytheatre.com.
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WSRE PRESENTS
WSRE’s new Public Square Speakers Series brings personalities, who have achieved renown for their contributions to education, the arts, sciences or media, to the Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio for public conversations on noteworthy topics and important issues. WSRE’s Public Square speaking engagements are open to the public. Admission is free!
NOVEMBER 17, 2015 7 P.M. (DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M.)
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Directions: WSRE is located on the campus of Pensacola State College at 1000 College Blvd. in Pensacola. The station sits at the corner of 12th Ave. and College Blvd. Parking for the Amos Studio is located at the west end of the station, off College Blvd. near the PSC Hartsell Arena and pool.
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