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DECEMBER IS SUPPOSED to be a time of celebration, family, delicious meals and the tying up of the loose ends from 2014. We should be making merry, treasured memories, of which real photos are taken and printed out and then placed lovingly into a photo album. We’re meant to carefully choose gifts for our loved ones, and delicately wrap them with special wired, sparkly ribbon. We’re to bake pies from family recipes, and then eat those pies by the tiny sliver slice until our tummy hurts.

I don’t know about the rest of you, but for me it’s more of a blind, slapdash, backwards stumble through the 31 days. I abandon my wild ambitions of all handmade gifts about seven to ten days into the month. I make maybe one or two dishes from the dozens of tabs sticking out of my holiday Food Network Magazine, and only one treasured family recipe (drop cakes—fried dough balls covered in powdered sugar. Because tradition!).

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That’s OK, though. December is about making it through. Anything more is a huge victory, and should be celebrated thusly. Did you remember to bring your Secret Santa gift to the office party?

Congratulations! You made it to the parade without any of the kids losing their reindeer antler headbands? Incredible!

You sent out holiday cards on time? Are you a wizard?? Commemorate these amazing achievements with the cheer this season demands, and the victory cocktails it requires!

Grab your nearest friend or loved one and hold on tight. December is a whirlwind, with all the usual Downtown trappings and then some. For the first time ever, there’s a December Gallery Night—a productive evening of giftshopping or an excuse for a night out amid the chaos? You decide! There’s no shortage of holiday festivities, from stage performances and the popular Winterfest festivities, to the Pelican Drop that will cap the year.

As we enjoy these many December delights, we can’t help but look back fondly on all the greatness that 2014 has heaped upon us. We at DTC are rehashing some of our best memories from the year in a retrospective look at just a few of our favorites from the last 11 months. It’s been an amazing year for our city center and the success is certain to continue.

This month, as is custom, there’s so, so much to do and see Downtown. But if you can’t make it to everything, don’t worry. You’re off the hook for December.

There’ll be plenty of time for that next year.

Feel free to contact me at emily@ballingerpublishing.com

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Downtown Improvement Board The phrase “shop local” has gained momentum over the past few years and we hope you’ll keep that in mind when plotting your holiday shopping lists. There is no

Government or the garage on Jefferson just south of Garden Street.

Also, dial into the Downtown Facebook and #downtownpensacola and match your

2014 Winterfest Friday Nov. 28.

Another great Gallery Night is planned for Dec. 19—make plans for that and Pelican Drop, the best place to meet friends and toast

better time than the holidays to see

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Parade, a Downtown phenomenon (elfparade.com) and kickoff to the

do this holiday season. From our Downtown family to your family, Happy Holidays. ronbutlin@downtownpensacola.com

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HOLIDAY FAMILY FUN SAT, DEC 13 – SUN, DEC 21ST

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Downtown Pensacola is certainly the place to party when the weekend starts, but if you want to get a head start on all the fun, just head down to 22 S. Palafox St. and up the stairs to Wild Greg’s Saloon.

Wild Greg’s Saloon, a countrywestern dance club and bar, opened just last month, and things are already looking promising for such a young business.

“We’ve certainly been busy.

We’ve already been through one Gallery Night,” said Greg Urban, the club’s owner. “Like any new business, there are a few hiccups along the way, but we’re working through them.”

The concept for Wild Greg’s is emulative of Dallas Bull in Tampa, Urban’s favorite bar, as well as The Block in Fort Walton. It features a full bar, balcony view, and boasts the largest dance floor around, as well as the meanest mechanical bull on the Gulf Coast, according to the official website.

Urban also noted that feedback has been largely positive. Kurt Just, his business partner and Wild Greg’s’ general manager, is optimistic about the establishment’s trajectory.

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“Overall, I’d have to say we’re happy,” Just said, mentioning that their customers are telling their friends about the club. “We’re hoping our customers are happy.

They seem to be; they’re packing the place.”

When asked about the professional traits that translate from business to business, Urban, who also helms a construction and excavation firm, said that building relationships is key. He added that taking time to acknowledge customers and say that they appreciate their business is just as important as maintaining a good rapport with representatives of a Fortune 500 company.

Music is the area in which the Wild Greg’s staff gets the most responses. While the themed bar can be a haven for country music fans, Wild Greg’s plays its fair share of Top 40 hits, which does leave some patrons divided.

For those that want to take to the dance floor, the club hosts free line dancing lessons from 8 pm to 9 pm on Thursdays and Fridays.

Wild Greg’s will soon be hosting their line-dancing festivities on Wednesday nights as well.

For more information on nightly drink specials and special event reservations, visit wildgregssaloon. com.

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This year has been a great one for Downtown Pensacola, solidifying what many already know about the area’s positive potential and paving the way for future successes. We here at DTC headquarters get plenty of opportunities to partake, often voluntarily, in the very best of Downtown and we’re taking a nostalgic look back at a few of our favorite things from Downtown 2014.

PENSACON Personally, my favorite part of Pensacon was simply strolling through the Bay Center, checking out all the costumes and feeling the excitement of giddy fans, nerds, hobbyists and comic-lovers. Seeing this massive event come together so successfully because of organizers reaching out and being embraced by the community was a heartening show of how Pensacola can do things right. Also, one night we ran into RJ Haddy from the SyFy Channel’s

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special effects makeup competition show Face Off in the Crowne Plaza lobby, and he politely bantered with us for at least two minutes as we gushed embarrassingly at him, which was awesome.

ICE FLYERS Normally I’m no sports nut, but the Pensacola Ice Flyers ice hockey team inspires a raging, semi-aggressive hockey monster to awaken. This monster is known to explain the “icing” rule to passersby unprompted, yell obscenities at refs and most especially, to joyously take part in the embarrassing ritual fan dance any time a Flyer scores. This year saw the beloved team winning a second consecutive SPHL championship to close the 2013/2014 season, and the first few games of 2014/2015 have shown the seemingly unstoppable force of these athletes.

CABARET What happens at Pensacola Little Theatre’s annual fundraising event stays there, or at least those I went with tell me that daily as I threaten to spill their secrets like a small-town Gossip Girl. Musicians, dancers, vendors and more adorn every floor, nearly every room, and even the sidewalk of the Cultural

Center as guests enjoy top-notch entertainment, uniquely themed party rooms, and only the appropriate amount of alcohol. The event has grown considerably since its inception, and anticipation for the year’s theme often rivals that of the Oscar nominations announcement, at least in Pensacola.

SoGo However you feel about the branding of a small but happening segment of Downtown, the socalled SoGo district is certainly blossoming with good things. I’ve been smitten with the Bodacious Olive and the aspirational lifestyle it sells to area

“The Best Downtown Things” E TUNE SING LOUDLY TO TH FAVORITE OF “A FEW OF MY THINGS”

Segways on streetways and new spots for dinner, Ice Flyers team made of nothing but winners.

Dainty craft cocktails that make my mouth sing, These are a few of the best Downtown things!

foodies since it opened. (Why, yes, I do need a splash of lemongrass mint white balsamic in my glass of ice water! This popcorn is just begging for a drizzle of harissa olive oil, don’t you agree?) But now that the surrounding retailers and businesses have opened, the high-end hotspot is my go-to for little gifts (Mainline Art House), coffee (Bodacious Brew), hair needs (Volume One), ramen (Nom), and my very necessary crab claw-shaped crab claw crackers (So Gourmet).

PALAFOX MARKET The Palafox Market has been deemed a great success for the community and local farmers for several years, and its year-round bounty makes the perfect addition to any table. A visit to Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza offers enough food to stock the fridge and pantry and an arts and craft section filled with perfect gifts for yourself or others. This year I stepped outside my usual market grocery list of honey, greens and veggies to try out the other delicious offerings like freshly baked breads, meat from Green Cedars Farm or the tasty wares of the folks I now know fondly as Chilito Man and Tamale Lady. I encourage all market patrons to try something new from these passionate farmers and makers at their next visit.

SAENGER CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES Seeing a movie in theater for just $5 nowadays is almost as rare as seeing classics like Dr. No and Psycho on the silver screen. The Saenger makes it happen though, and in the process, makes the hot, humid months of summer a little easier to get through. There’s something about seeing classic movies in a vintage-styled theater and paying only $5 for the experience. Seriously, this is

simultaneously the least expensive and classiest date night that Pensacola offers. Take advantage of it. It’s only $5.

STEVE MCCURRY When Pensacola State College announced it would not only be hosting an exhibit by the famed photographer Steve McCurry, but would also host the man himself for a lecture at the Saenger, there was likely a collective questioning of, “Wait, who is that?” But once we realized he’s the photographer behind Afghan Girl, arguably the most iconic photograph in the world, PSC had cemented its growing and prominent role in the artistic community by bringing yet another important contemporary artist to speak to the community. The lecture McCurry gave at the Saenger showcased an amazing body of work that stretched well beyond his most famous work, and the stories of his travels basically make him the Indiana Jones of photography.

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES Performing in and helping to organize a V-Day event on Feb. 14 at Artel was an amazing experience for a multitude of reasons. It brought together a passionate, dedicated and varied group of Pensacola women, many of whom I got to know for the first time during meetings and rehearsals. It showcased the gorgeous and versatile space that is Artel. It raised funds for FavorHouse of Northwest Florida. It made more than 200 people laugh, gasp, cry and/or cheer at the spirited performances of Eve Ensler’s seminal work. For me, V-Day will never mean Valentine’s again.

Bike pedal trolley makes fun transportation, New cafes daily and Rex renovations.

Market of fresh goods the farmers all bring, These are a few of the best Downtown things!

Day window shopping and Symphony date nights, Brunch spots for champagne to ease off the late nights.

Sports bars with craft beers and hot, spicy wings, These are a few of the best Downtown things!

When the shops close When the rain pours When I’m feeling sad I simply remember the best Downtown things And then I don’t feel so bad!

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interesting media are a necessity to the Downtown arts community.

ARTEL PAINTSCAPING Another highly anticipated art event for Pensacola, the Paintscaping 3D projection on the face of the Artel Gallery during Foo Foo Fest was, in a word, cool. Really, really, really cool. For many, the medium of 3D projection is completely new, and the way it utterly transformed the building and the space around it was imaginative and compelling.

From its lighthearted take on Pensacola’s history to the Tron-esque visuals at the end, the Paintscaping project brings hope that public art and more

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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL The talented artists of Cirque du Soleil have made their way to the Gulf Coast in their touring shows several times over the last few years, and Varekai, this past April’s performance at the Pensacola Bay Center, definitely lived up to the company’s high level of artistry and ambition. The show was loosely based on the story of Icarus, but whether the actual plot makes sense is kind of a moot point in the world of Cirque du Soleil, as colorful costumes, dizzying aerialists and slinking dancers leap and twirl across the stage. Interspersed with more dramatic sequences were comical vignettes that often included embarrassed audience volunteers who became unwitting comedic highlights of Varekai.

THE FLOOD AFTERMATH The flood of April 29 and 30 was a devastating surprise for much of the Southeast, including Downtown Pensacola. The damage was seemingly arbitrary, with some businesses sustaining tens

of thousands of dollars worth of water damage and others remaining nearly untouched. There was nothing random, though, about those who volunteered time and resources to help those affected. Rival restaurants helped stack sandbags during the rainfall and remove water by the bucketfull immediately after. Politicians put aside their differences and banded together for emergency restoration money. Now, the conversation has turned to prevention and storm water management, and Downtown Pensacola is better for it.

LEGO EXHIBIT Everything was awesome this year as the Pensacola Museum of Art procured the worldfamous Nathan Sawaya Art of the Brick exhibit.

Some of the creations were fun and whimsical, while others were serious and impressionistic, but they were all made of everyone’s favorite childhood toy, and the installation was one of the best in the museum’s history. Demographics that wouldn’t normally go to an art museum suddenly felt compelled to rediscover their youthful joy and perhaps discover for the first time the inspiring and impactful effect of artistic expression.

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Angels & Artz Christmas Open House Ornament Extravaganza Sunday Dec. 7 12 pm - 4 pm 2 Great Locations to Find Unique Gifts Angels Garden Gifts 1208 N. 12th Ave Zayzsly Artz 2701 N. 12th Ave

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There are many ways to celebrate the new year, and Pensacola provides everything for a great party to welcome the new and get rid of the old.

Whether you’re enjoying a dinner with drinks at one of the many fantastic restaurants downtown or reveling in the auditory feast of the Symphony Orchestra’s year-end concert at the Saenger Theatre, the night is limitless. Regardless of what you do through the night, all Pensacolians end it the same way: watching a glittering pelican light up the night. The Pelican Drop has been an instant classic since its début in 2008. Upward of 50,000 people gather annually to party under the light of the 14-foot tall pelican.

Beginning at around 6:45 pm with a blessing to honor Pensacola and bring it good fortune in the upcoming year, the streets of Palafox and Government will be closed to traffic allowing revelers to safely enjoy the many street vendors and attractions. Street closures will begin the morning of Dec. 31 and stay up through 1 am New Year’s morning. This

THE PELICAN DROP HAS BEEN AN INSTANT CLASSIC SINCE ITS DÉBUT IN 2008. UPWARD OF 50,000 PEOPLE GATHER ANNUALLY TO PARTY UNDER THE LIGHT OF THE 14-FOOT TALL PELICAN. year’s event will feature a fullsize Ferris wheel on the corner of Palafox in addition to over 15 churches presenting carnival games. For the kids, there is the ever-popular children’s area, which will be expanded to include bounce castles and will feature the kids’ countdown at 8 pm and a bubble stomp with confetti.

Local and guest talent including the Pensacola Little Theatre and the band Rewind, hailing from Louisiana, will be performing throughout the night.

Being such a popular event, many people will arrive early to reap the best parking spots, so keep that in mind when planning your evening. While the Pelican Drop is a family-friendly event, please leave the pets at home.

For more information about the Pelican Drop, please visit pensacolapelicandrop.com.

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Pensacola InternatIonal aIrPort • 10 am • December 6, 2014

Registration Now Open! now - Dec. 5 $25 • race Day $35 • Kids 12 & Under Free (with adult)

For more info, visit www.runway5k.com or call 850.435.9222

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OFFICIAL GALLERY NIGHT PARTICIPANTS

The Dec. 19 Gallery Night is the perfect opportunity to pick up your last-minute gifts for those on your list. Stop by these participants to see what they have to offer, take in the sights and sounds of local artists, musicians and vendors.

For the foodie: a gift card for the

For the art lover: a membership, a piece

For the pub crawler: A gift card to their

perfect lunch for a busy Downtown

to add to their collection, or a gift card.

favorite haunt is sure to please!

employee or a night of tasty delights!

Artel

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Al Fresco

Blue Morning Gallery

Intermission

Beef O’Brady’s

CCP Art Gallery

Old Hickory Whiskey Bar

Carmens Lunch Bar

Mainline Art House

O’Rileys Irish Pub

Dog House Deli

Pensacola Museum of Art

Wild Greg’s Saloon

Four Seasons Eatery

Quayside Art Gallery

World of Beer

Great Southern Restaurant Group

Voices of Pensacola For the lover of the finer things: Spoil

Hopjacks Jordan Valley Khons Asian Cuisine

For the music maven: Live music, instruments or opera tickets make the perfect gifts.

your giftee with luxurious accoutrements.

Bodacious Olive/Bodacious Brew

MiMis

Dollarhides Music

Bella Ame

New York Nick’s

Picasso’s Jazz Club

Don Alan’s

Pita Pit

Pensacola Opera

Fiore Grand Reserve Cigar Shop

Subway Tin Cow

Don’t forgot to stop by these participants and see what they have in store!

For the action star: Fun ways to stay active!

Indigeaux Jewelers Trade Shop

Gulf Coast Community Bank

Meadows Jewelers

Gracie Jiu Jitsu

Sam Marshall Architects

Once Upon a Time

Pure Pilates

PenAir Federal Credit Union

Opals of Florida Susan Campbell Jewelry

Photo: Visit Pensacola

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34. Picasso Jazz Club - 19 PALAFOX PL 35. Pure Pilates - 426 S. PALAFOX PL. 36. Quayside Art Gallery - 17 E. ZARAGOZA ST. 37. Sam Marshall Architects - 325 S. PALAFOX ST. 38. Subway - 100 S. PALAFOX PL. 39. Susan Campbell Jewelry - 420 S. PALAFOX ST. 40. The Tin Cow - 102 S. PALAFOX PL. 41. Urban Objects - 128 S. PALAFOX PL. 42. Voices of Pensacola - 117 E. GOVERNMENT ST. 43. The Wedding Studio - 130 S. PALAFOX PL. 44. Wild Greg’s Saloon - 22 S PALAFOX ST. 45. The Wine Bar - 16 PALAFOX PL. 46. World of Beer - 200 S. PALAFOX PL. 47. Zarzaur Law Firm - 11 E. ROMANA ST.

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gallery night jefferson fun vegetarian seville

whiskey good times bayfront market duck fries

Wrap up your holiday shopping with the colors of the season…red, green and Blue Morning Gallery. You’ll find something uniquely wonderful for everyone.

Award-winning artists • Local, original art Open 7 days a week 21 S. Palafox Place • 850.429.9100 • bluemorninggallery.com

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In which we unfairly judge upcoming attractions based solely on their trailers.

By Josh Newby.

THE INTERVIEW RELEASE DATE: December 25 CAST: James Franco, Seth Rogen, Lizzy Caplan EXDOUS: GODS AND KINGS RELEASE DATE: December 12 CAST: Christian Bale, Aaron Paul, Joel Edgerton, Ben Kingsley, Sigourney Weaver What I got from the preview: You know the timeless tale. Jewish baby Moses is sent down-river to live with Egyptian royalty before growing up and answering God’s call to rebel against his adoptive family and set the children of Israel free from 400 years of slavery, which is almost as long as this film’s slated running time.

Most notable for: Ridley Scott is one of the few directors alive today who could probably pull off an old-Hollywood Biblical epic, cast whitewashing and Joel Edgerton notwithstanding. I hope this movie returns the director and the epic genre to their former glories.

Unqualified critical observation: Biblical movies are so hot right now. You have the ones that actually find an audience amongst everyone (Noah, The Passion of the Christ, and Son of God, to name a few recent ones) and those that just preach to the choir (Saving Christmas, God’s Not Dead). One group is entertaining and often effective; the other group is full of overly preachy content that only serves to validate the converted and alienate everyone else. Let’s hope this one falls into the former group, for God’s sake.

INHERENT VICE RELEASE DATE: December 12 CAST: Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Jena Malone, Josh Brolin What I got from the preview: This pastel-palate noir film takes place in the 1970s, when a drug-addicted detective takes on the case of his missing ex-girlfriend. The trailer is delightfully vague, stringing together just enough shocking, abstract images and period music to tease the senses and propel this movie into a cross-genre experience of its own. Think a movie based on a Hunter S. Thompson book, but with harder drugs, better source material and less pop-psychology.

Most notable for: Every now and then, Paul Thomas Anderson emerges from his mysterious life as one of the few remaining auteur filmmakers of his time and delivers a cinematic experience with plots so interwoven and characters so memorable that it leaves you dazed for days. Boogie Nights, Magnolia, and The Master are just a few of his masterpieces.

Unqualified critical observation: This was almost my pick of the month, and it would’ve been had I not feared alienating my dear audience with extreme pretentiousness. This will be one of those movies that reminds you why the movies were invented in the first place.

What I got from the preview: Two media personalities played by real-life best friends Franco and Rogen get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interview Kim Jong-un, the infamous North Korean dictator who’s best known for boldly pairing a bowl cut with fascism. As the two prepare to embark on their journey, the CIA recruits them to pull off a top-secret assassination mission.

Most notable for: Franco’s and Rogen’s on-screen chemistry was hilariously proven in The Pineapple Express and This Is the End. That they continue to get paid for making

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Unqualified critical observation: The Interview was supposed to open earlier this year, but was pushed back due to its controversial subject matter.

Jong-un has responded to the movie previews by saying that the film is essentially an act of war. Annoying one of the world’s most awful people, while watching two of its funniest people, is absolutely worth $8 in my book.

ANNIE RELEASE DATE: December 19 CAST: Jamie Foxx, Rose Byrne, Cameron Diaz, Quvenzhane Wallis What I got from the preview: It’s a hard-knock life for little orphan Annie, until New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks adopts her in this modern update of the classic Broadway play that proves a little sun-will-come-out-tomorrow optimism goes a long way.

Most notable for: I’ll just come right out and say it. Annie is black. Yes, one of the most iconically red-headed and freckled little girls to ever grace the Great White Way or the Silver Screen is now a minority (gasp[!]). But hey, if Ridley Scott can get a bunch of honkies to play Israelites and Egyptians, then I’m okay with this “urban reimagining.”

Unqualified critical observation: The musical has always been passable to me. The underlying themes of love, loneliness and family always outshined the music. This will surely be a completely serviceable movie, engaging a new generation with a classic story. And with Jay-Z producing, well, there just better be a Hard-Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) remix (check the bassline out).

INTO THE WOODS RELEASE DATE: December 25 CAST: Anna Kendrick, Emily Blunt, Johnny Depp, Chris Pine, Meryl Streep What I got from the preview: In this fairytale to end all fairytales (and musical to end all musicals), all your favorite fantastical characters join together in a dark yet oddly cheerful movie about a witch who teaches lessons to the likes of Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, and Rapunzel.

Most notable for: They’ve been trying to make this movie for a long time, every since Shrek proved that ironic takes on fairytales could be lucrative. Well, it was worth the wait, as some of the best young actors and actresses join together to bring this magical tale to life.

Unqualified critical observation: Johnny Depp as the Big Bad Wolf is acceptable, since any movie with him should make an effort to conceal his presence in as much make-up and CGI as possible. The other roles, with everygirl Anna Kendrick playing Cinderella, embodiment-of-all-that-is-wonderful-and-pure Meryl Streep playing the witch, beautiful Emily Blunt playing the Baker’s Wife, and dreamboat Chris Pine playing the square-jawed prince, are spot-on and should be a delight to behold. downtowncrowd.com Dec 2014

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As the weather cools and the holiday season descends upon Downtown, the Historic District is a great place to start crossing names off the gift list, while supporting local businesses. Grab a hot latte and take a stroll through the picturesque parks and charming streets to see what the area has to offer.

Are you searching for a trendy accessory for the fashionista in your life or finding the perfect unique toy for a special child? Shops in the Historic District have exactly what you need!

Don’t forget about gift certificates to these unique businesses which will help your recipient discover this charming area for themselves!

The Historic District is a year round attraction, with both a bustling business community and the building blocks of Pensacola’s history. It’s the perfect place for a jog along the waterfront or the picturesque historic streets, or just a leisurely day of walking and window shopping. Meet your everyday needs with all kinds of businesses that call this beautiful segment of Downtown home.

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Gary Monroe and UWF Historic Trust present

The Highwaymen: Florida’s African-American Landscape Painters D E C E M B E R 5 , 2 014

5:30 p.m. social, 6:00 p.m. presentation Voices of Pensacola Presented by Gulf Power 117 East Government Street Downtown Pensacola Free and open to the public The program is supported by the Florida Humanities Council (FHC) with funding from the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs. FHC is the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities which funds and coordinates statewide public humanities programs and publications that explore the people, places, and ideas that shape our state.

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nom sushi izakaya

The newest addition to Downtown’s culinary scene is located in an intimate space inside the Artisan building at 410 S. Palafox, and chef/owner Brad Jones is bringing a style of Japanese dining that has as yet been absent from Pensacola’s palate.

For those unfamiliar with izakaya, the term refers to a sake shop where patrons can stay, have drinks and share a variety of small plates. Jones says Nom is Japanese-inspired but is a decidedly modern American izakaya, with a focus on sustainable sushi, shared plates and house-made ramen.

“Izakaya is essentially a Japanese pub. Generally in Japan you go to an izakaya to drink with your buddies and share bites of food,” he says. “We specialize in sushi, ramen and shared plates. Ramen’s not so much share-able but sushi and our small plates are meant to be shared.”

The izakaya portion of the menu includes fresh takes on small dishes like mini tuna tacos with green apple daikon slaw and tori karaage, a Japanese fried chicken with green tea salt. These tasty bites are perfect to start off a meal with mouth-watering flavor combinations. The sushi menu includes inventive rolls that boast mostly locally sourced fish and shellfish. Popular choices like the cucumber wrapped Artisan roll and crab saladtopped the Graffiti Bridge are quickly becoming favorites among patrons, Jones says.

For those seeking more comforting fare, order a bowl of ramen, the perfect dish to warm up as the weather cools down. This ramen bears little to no resemblance

By Emily Lullo Photos by Delaina Blue Photography

Chow Downtown FOR LOVERS OF JAPANESE CUISINE LIKE SUPER FRESH SUSHI OR STEAMING BOWLS OF RAMEN, THE OPENING OF NOM SUSHI IZAKAYA HAS BEEN A WELCOME AND HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DELIGHT.

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The noodles are made in house, and so are the three flavors of perfectly crafted broth. The ramen options are chicken shoyu, tonkotsu (pork), and vegetarian miso, and each broth is crafted to have layers of flavor that serve as the base of each bowl.

“Our broths have a lot of umami in them,” Jones says. “We bring in things like seaweed and shiitake mushrooms to flavor our broths and we have chicken broth, a pork broth and a roasted vegetable broth.”

The latter two options include perfectly cooked meat, as well as vegetables that add flavor and texture, and a soft poached egg. The vegetarian miso includes marinated tofu, crispy shiitakes, and all are finished with a drizzle of flavored oil and served with a side of seasonal pickled vegetables to cleanse the palate after slurping down the rich soup.

While Nom is on the smaller side, Jones says he preferred the intimate space for his restaurant, where he can be close to his customers and maintain the high quality of dishes he serves. The atmosphere is modern and minimal, with one statement décor piece against an exposed brick wall and wall-mounted chalkboards behind the sushi bar for a rotating list of specials.

While the eatery would seem perfectly at home on a street in a bigger city, Jones and his team at Nom are putting a hometown twist on their Japanese fare, and elevating the food landscape in Pensacola at the same time.

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WUWF PUBLIC MEDIA PRESENTS

RadioLive FEATURING

RICHARD GILEWITZ SALLY SPRING & TED LYONS ERIC TAYLOR

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SPENCER BOHREN & THE WRITE BROTHERS

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DAVE NACHMANOFF HIROYA TSUKAMOTO JAMIE ANDERSON

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Museum of Commerce in Historic Downtown Pensacola

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Suggested donation of non-perishables for Manna Food Pantries.

Visit wuwf.org or call 850.474.2787 for more information.

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Free Lunchtime Trolley for Downtown

Downtown Pensacola has new transportation coming to town. In November Jack Williams of Seville Quarter, along with Quint and Rishy Studer, began providing a free trolley service for the Downtown area that runs Monday through Friday from 11 am to 2 pm. The trolley’s route, resembling the shape of the letter Q, is what sparked the name for the trolley, the “Q.” Making the loop approximately every 20 minutes, the Q will start its route at the newly built Maritime Place Office Building by the Maritime Park. From there, the route will continue east on Main Street, north on Tarragona Street, west on Government Street, north on Palafox Place, west on Belmont Street, and south on DeVilliers Street, completing the route back to Maritime Place. Rishy Studer, owner of the Bodacious Family of Shops, said the trolley would help Downtown workers and shoppers get from place to place in an entertaining way.

Historic District Holiday Open House Dec. 6

The merchants of Historic Seville District cordially invite you to take a holiday stroll through the beautiful community on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014. Enjoy the visual variety that the family-friendly district offers to locals and visitors of all ages. You will have the opportunity to make discoveries in the quaint neighborhood at the four locally owned shops: La Bona International Boutique, The Mole Hole, Bluetique and Atelier Alcaniz. They invite you to stop in for refreshments that will be served between 11 am and 5 pm to usher in the holiday season. These shops offer a large variety of unique items like women’s clothing, gifts, jewelry, pottery and art.

George Artisan Bakery and Bistro Coming to Downtown

George Artisan Bakery and Bistro is coming soon to the space that formerly housed Crema at 1124 W. Garden St. The bistro will be serving daily prepared hard crust artisan breads, from baguette to country style, rolls and croissants, as well as showcase pastries, cheesecakes, mini tarts and cream pastries. The menu will feature contemporary American cuisine with European flair. George will also offer locally roasted coffee, and cappuccinos, lattes and espressos. The restaurant will be open daily for breakfast and lunch with brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Stay tuned for more details!

Peoples Choice Voting Continues in SOGO Gingerbread House Competition

Look out for whimsical gingerbread creations throughout the SOGO District of Downtown. A panel of local celebrity judges have scored the gingerbread creations, and those results will be kept under wraps until an award ceremony scheduled for Dec. 17. However, local friends, family, shoppers, and fans of these gingerbread makers have the chance to vote for their winning choice as well. Top prize for the People’s Choice category is $1,000. Votes cost a quarter each, with all proceeds going to benefit the Health and Hope Clinic, which provides health care services to uninsured individuals and families in our community. Votes may be cast by purchasing tickets at the SoGourmet shop upstairs from the Bodacious Olive. Tickets or cash may be dropped into the voting ballot boxes at each gingerbread house location. SOGO retailers that will be hosting gingerbread creations during the display period include the Shux Oyster Bar, Fiore of Pensacola, Pure Pilates Downtown, Susan Campbell Jewelry, Mainline Art House, Don Alans, SoGourmet, and McAlpin Interiors.

Angel’s Garden & the Sequined Magnolia Grand Opening & Holiday Open House

Join Angel’s Garden Unique Gift Shop and the new clothing boutique The Sequined Magnolia, located inside Angel’s Garden, to shop small this holiday season. On Dec. 4 from 5-8 pm, celebrate the grand opening of The Sequined Magnolia, a women’s clothing store. On Saturday, Dec. 7 stop by for a Holiday Open House from noon to 4 pm. Angel’s Garden is located at 1208 N. 12th Ave.

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Elf Parade and Winterfest 2014 Nov. 28 - Dec. 24 Downtown Pensacola will be transformed into a magical wonderland full of lights and sounds once more as Winterfest returns. This year’s celebration kicks off Friday, Nov. 28 when the elves gather behind the T.T. Wentworth Museum at 3:30 pm for their costume contest. At 4:30 pm, the elves and all their fellows will be lead by Parade Marshall Mollye Barrows and begin their parade to Plaza Wonderland at the Old County Courthouse where the opening ceremonies and Reindeer Games will take place. At 6 pm Santa Claus will be in his sleigh, waiting to hear the Christmas wishes of all the good children.

The Snow Princess will be crowned during this time, during the Snow Princess Tea at Portabello Market inside the Pensacola Cultural Center from 3-4 pm. Girls age 3-7 who come dressed as snow fairies will make up the Snow Princess’s court and help escort her, along with the Snow Prince, during the Elf Parade. Tickets for the Tea are $25 for one child and one adult and include passes for that night’s 6 pm showing of The Polar Express at the Saenger Theatre.

It is highly recommended that all tea guests dress in their Christmas best.

Lost Virtue: Pensacola’s Red Light District at the Destination Archaeology Resource Center Through December The Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) is opening a new temporary exhibit titled Lost Virtue: Pensacola’s Red Light District inside the Destination Archaeology Resource Center.

While the women who worked in Pensacola’s red light district left few written records behind, archaeology is helping to tell their story. Several artifacts associated with the women who worked in Pensacola’s red light district during the late 1800s and early 1900s uncovered through archaeology will be on display for the first time.

The DARC is located on the first floor of the Florida Public Archaeology Network headquarters at 207 East Main St. (next to Fish House).

Admission is free. The exhibit will be on display until the end of January 2015.

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PSC Foundation Hosts Holiday Grande Gala Dec. 3 Join the Pensacola State College Foundation and enjoy Southern holiday festivities at the Holiday Grande Gala. The event will be held at the Sanders Beach-Corrine Jones Community Center and will begin at 6 pm. Tickets to this event are $100 per person. Proceeds will provide direct support for scholarships and benefit students, faculty, and programs at the college.

For reservations and more information, please contact the PSC Foundation at 484.1560.

Atlas Beverage Classes at the Fish House Deck Dec. 4 Atlas Oyster House presents the next installment of Atlas Beverage Classes (A.B.C.). This semester will feature handcrafted beers, two featured spirit brands, and now cocktails with beverage director Josh Goldman, each paired with small plates. Classes are held on the Deck Bar the first Thursday of the month and will feature a presenter for four tastings. Classes begin at 6 pm and cost is $20 per person (plus tax and gratuity). The Dec. 4 class will feature “House-Made Infusions: Cocktails Using Infused Spirits.” Reservations are required. Call 516.2324 to reserve a seat.

Dateline Downtown Food Chains Showing at Carmike Bayou 15 Dec. 4 From Eva Longoria and Eric Schlosser, producer of Food Inc. and Fast Food Nation, comes Food Chains, a powerful and shocking exposé about what feeds our country. This true story of one small group of workers overcoming corporate greed to end slavery and abuse in America’s fields will come to the Carmike Bayou 15 theater Dec. 4 at 6:30 pm. For more information: 474.1495. Tickets $12 and must be purchased online at tugg.com/events/11993.

The Hero 5K for March of Dimes Dec. 6 The 5K Company invites all of Pensacola to take part in its inaugural event The Hero 5K on Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Community Maritime Park. The Hero 5K is a massive superhero event for all ages featuring a superhero-themed 5K run, walk or fly with a Super Party to follow.

Participants are encouraged to dress the part as their favorite superhero or villain. The event will benefit the March of Dimes Pensacola chapter and participants will receive a super hero cape with registration. The event starts at 9 am with super hero warm ups, costume contest and Super Power events and the race begins at 10 am. The after party will include super special events including beer pong, climbing wall, mechanical bull and prizes. To register visit thehero5k.com.

Pensacola Lighthouse Christmas Gala Dec. 6 Join the Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum for its Christmas Gala Saturday, Dec. 6 at 6 pm.

Pensacola’s Tallest Christmas Tree will be lit at 6:30 pm. Refreshments on the Lighthouse lawn will include cookies, hot cider and hot chocolate and guests can also visit Santa Claus! There are no reservations for this free event. Lighthouse will be lit at 5 pm the remainder of the season.

For more information visit pensacolalighthouse. org.

IHMC Evening Lecture Series Presents Surviving a Supersonic Stratospheric Freefall: The Red Bull Stratos Project Dec. 11 Join the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition for the latest edition of its evening lecture series on the second Thursday of each

month. On Dec. 11 Dr. Jonathan Clark, who served as medical director of the Red Bull Stratos Project, will give a lecture titled Surviving a Supersonic Stratospheric Freefall: The Red Bull Stratos Project. The talk is free but reservations are recommended. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the lecture begins at 6 pm. The IHMC is located at 40 S. Alcaniz St. For reservations call 202.4462.

The Pensacola Humane Society Twelve Strays of Christmas Dec. 11-24 Commemorate 12 days of adoptable dogs and cats who are desperately looking for their forever homes! The Pensacola Humane Society will offer a discounted adoption fee for each pet on his/ her day: $40 for dogs and $10 for cats. Please help these pets find a home for Christmas. Visit pensacolahumane.org for more information. The Pensacola Humane Society is a not-for-profit, no-kill shelter for homeless, abandoned and neglected cats and dogs and is located at 5 N. Q St. Cox Pensacola Christmas Parade and Dash Dec. 13 Spectators will line the streets of Downtown Pensacola to view two exiting events. Beginning at 5 pm on Dec. 13, runners and walkers will make the 1.2 mile route down to Plaza Ferdinand.

Following the Christmas Parade Dash is the parade itself, which will have bands from every high school in Escambia County as well as local groups from around the region. To register for the dash, visit pensacolarunners.com. More information about the parade can be found at coxpensacolachristmasparade.org.

Pensacola Civic Band Presents Christmas at the College Dec. 15-16 The Pensacola Civic Band will celebrate the season by bringing favorite Christmas songs to Pensacola State College’s Ashmore Auditorium.

Showtime starts at 7:30 on both nights. Tickets are $10. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit lyceum.pensacolastate.edu.

The Gatsby Girls Present the Inaugural Speakeasy Ball Dec. 31 The Gatsby Girls Present the inaugural Speakeasy Ball at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Dec. 31. The Speakeasy Ball will be the place to be in Pensacola on New Year’s Eve! From valet service to a coat check, to full-on red carpet and paparazzi, and lots of champagne, the Speakeasy Ball will offer a glamorous night of roaring 20s fun. Get your tickets and party with Jay! Formal 1920s Gatsby Attire Crowne Plaza from 9 pm till 1 am. Tickets are $100 in advance and $125 at the door. For tickets and more information visit kreweofgatsbygirls.com.

Ice Flyers 2014-2015 Season The back-to-back SPHL champions the Pensacola Ice Flyers are back at the Pensacola Bay Center for thrilling ice hockey. For more information call 432.0800.

Dec. 6 vs. Mississippi River Kings Dec. 7 vs. Mississippi River Kings Dec. 11 vs. Louisiana Ice Gators Dec. 19 vs. Fayetteville Fire Antz Dec. 20 vs. Fayetteville Fire Antz O’Riley’s Irish Pub Events On Friday Dec. 5, O’Riley’s Downtown will host its Annual End of Prohibition Costume Party.

Dress up in your favorite 1920s or 1930s attire for a special celebration with specials from 8 pm to close. Specials include $3.75 French 75 Martini or Rum Sunrise; Amberbock and Budweiser for $2.75 and $2 rum and Coke.

On Saturday Dec. 6 from 3 pm to midnight O’Riley’s Irish Pub is hosting the Annual Santa Pub Crawl Downtown Pensacola. Santa costumes are mandatory and the entry fee to join the pub crawl is a toy which will be donated to Toys for Tots. Must be 21 or older and full of the Christmas spirit to participate.

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Pensacola Children’s Chorus Presents Christmas on the Coast Dec. 12-14 The Pensacola Children’s Chorus, featuring some of the area’s most talented young performers, will once again present this local holiday staple. The shows will take place at the Saenger Theatre with the Friday and Saturday shows beginning at 7:30 pm and the Sunday show beginning at 2:30 pm. For information and tickets, please visit pensacolasaenger.com.

Quayside Gallery Feature Artist Show: Christmas with Art Through Jan. 5 Visit Quayside Art Gallery for its latest Feature Artist Show, Christmas with Art, on display Nov. 27 through Jan. 5. Are you looking for a personal, one-of-a-kind gift or that special something to give this Christmas season?

Quayside Art Gallery has the gift or gift certificate. Three floors of art with over 100 local artists displaying in glass, fiber, jewelry, pottery, paintings ranging from traditional to modern conceptual works, photography and woodwork. Visit Quayside Monday through Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday 1 - 5 pm. Quayside Gallery also participates in Gallery Nights. For more information visit quaysidegallery.com.

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PMA Presents Guild Hall: An Adventure in the Arts Through Jan. 4 This exhibition features paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by a variety of significant artists that lived and worked in East Hampton area on Long Island in New York over the past 140 years. Included among the artists represented in the collection are Chuck Close, April Gornik, Childe Hassam, Ibram Lassaw, Roy Lichtenstein, Thomas Moran, Jackson Pollock, Larry Rivers, David Salle, Andy Warhol, and Jane Wilson. For more information visit pensacolamuseum.org.

PMA Presents Pat Regan: Roots & Remembrance Through Jan. 3 During this exhibition, artist Pat Regan will be debuting a new body of work at the Pensacola Museum of Art. As an artist, Regan garners much of her inspiration from her lifetime of painting as well as the red clay banks of her Mississippi childhood memories. Regan attended Pratt Institute in Venice, Italy where she studied art and architecture. Regan’s art has been exhibited in multiple galleries and museums, and many of her pieces have been represented in private collections, including King Juan and Queen Sophia of Spain. For more information visit pensacolamuseum.org.

Ar t · Music · Theatre Jingle Jazz at Seville Quarter Dec. 1 Paul Bruketa heads up the 15th edition of Jingle Jazz Monday, Dec. 1 at Seville Quarter with an all star cast of musical talent once again. Musicians include Bert Kimberl on piano, Walt Kattner on guitar, Bob Andrews on bass, Bob Maksymkow on sax, Charlie Dicken on drums, featuring the vocal talents of Saundra Daggs and Kathy Lyon as they kick off another great Christmas season for the Jazz Society of Pensacola. Doors will open at 5:30 pm. Music starts at 6:30 pm. For more information visit jazzpensacola.com.

at six-foot-two, has an infectious personality, heart and sense of humor.

With seven nationally released DVDs, three books, hundreds of hours on SiriusXM satellite radio and over 20 million YouTube hits, the demand for Robertson’s family-friendly and engaging brand of comedy has grown exponentially. Some of her most popular anecdotes include “Don’t Go to Vegas Without A Baptist,” “Don’t Bungee Jump Naked,” and “Don’t Send a Man to the Grocery Store.”

Don’t miss this performance at the Saenger Theatre Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 pm. Tickets are $38, $48 and $58. For tickets and information visit pensacolasaenger.com.

UWF Fall Chamber Music Concert Series Dec. 3 The University of West Florida Department of Music will present an afternoon of chamber music on the first Wednesday of November and December at 12 pm in the Old Christ Church in historic Downtown Pensacola. The church is located at 405 South Adams St. On Dec. 3 the UWF Chamber Music Class celebrates the season with merry melodies, performing works of Bach, Handel, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Glazunov. The program also includes traditional Christmas music. Concerts are free and open to the public.

Hot Glass, Cold Brew at First City Art Center Dec. 5 First City Art Center will hold its Hot Glass, Cold Brew event Fri., Dec. 5, from 5 to 9 pm at 1060 N. Guillemard St. This event is a fundraiser that directly supports First City Art Center and its programs. There is a suggested donation of $25 for non-members and $20 for members. Guests can choose to bring a cup from a previous HGCB and get $5 off. For those who sign up for a new FCAC membership on that evening, your entry will be free! While supplies last, guests will receive a hand-blown glass or hand-thrown pottery cup. Patrons will also enjoy brew courtesy of Pensacola Bay Brewery and Escambia Bay Homebrewers; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. A special guest chef will also cater the event. There will be glass and pottery demos by FCAC artists and live music. The event will feature a live painting demo by Loren Miller, and in the hot shop Phil Vinson, a guest glass artist, will demo his signature technique.

The event will also include the gallery opening of the second annual The Small Show, showcasing works from FCAC gallery artists.

All pieces in the gallery will be for sale just in time for holiday shopping. For more information visit firstcityart.org.

WUWF RadioLive Dec. 4 WUWF’s RadioLive is back for the first Thursday of each month at the Museum of Commerce at 201 E. Zaragoza St. Concerts start at 6 pm. This concert will feature Richard Gilewitz, Sally Spring and Ted Lyons, Eric Taylor. Admission is free, but please bring canned food or money to donate to Manna Food Bank. For more information visit wuwf. org.

Jeanne Robertson: The Fabulously Funny Tour at the Saenger Dec. 5 At 70 years young, Jeanne Robertson continues to charm audiences with her humorous observations about life around her.

This former Miss North Carolina, standing tall

Choral Society of Pensacola Presents Handel’s Messiah Dec. 6 The Choral Society of Pensacola is once again

performing the time-honored masterpiece

by George Frederic Handel. The concert will feature over 60 singers and four guest soloists backed by the Choral Society Orchestra led by artistic director Xiaolun Chen. The show will begin at 7:30 pm at St. Paul Catholic Church.

Tickets are $22 for reserved seating, $18 for general admission, and $5 for students. To purchase tickets, please call 484.1806.

Improvable Cause at PLT Dec. 13 Improvable Cause is Pensacola’s best (and only) improvisational comedy troupe performing at 10:30 pm in the M.C. Blanchard Courtroom Theatre at the Pensacola Little Theatre. Improv is unscripted theatre where dialogue is created instantaneously. Tickets are $7 available at the PLT box office prior to shows. For more information visit pensacolalittletheatre.com.

UWF Symphonic Band Concert Dec. 7 The UWF Music Department will also present the Symphonic Band in their annual Holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 pm. The concert will be held in the Mainstage Theatre of the Center for Fine & Performing Arts, Building 82 on the main University campus.

This concert is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. For more information or to reserve tickets, please contact the CFPA Box Office at 857.6285.

The PMA Presents Alice in Wonderland Dec. 6 - Jan. 31 Follow the rabbit hole down as the Pensacola Museum of Art presents a whimsical journey into Wonderland through the paintings of Stefani Joseph. Alice in Wonderland brings Lewis Carroll’s beloved novel to life through oil on canvas. Joseph is a British figurative painter and professor at the Savannah College of Art & Design. Her work has been exhibited in over 100 group exhibitions. An opening reception will be held Friday, Dec. 6 from 5:30 to 7 pm.

For more information visit pensacolamuseum. org.

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UWF Presents A Christmas Carol Dec. 5-14 The Department of Theatre at UWF is bringing back Charles Dickens’ holiday classic for its eighth season. The tale of Ebenezer Scrooge is something that people of all ages can learn from and enjoy. For details on ticket pricing and show times, visit uwf.edu/theatre or call the Box Office at 857.6285.

PLT Presents Snow Queen Dec. 12-14; 18-21 PLT presents Snow Queen, a spellbinding new adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen classic, on stage Dec. 12-14 and 18-21. When the shards of a magic mirror freeze his heart, Gerda’s best friend, Kay, is spirited away by the mysterious Snow Queen. As she seeks to find him, Gerda encounters a world much stranger and more wondrous than she has ever imagined. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 pm and Sunday performances are at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $14, $20, $24 and $30 and are available at the PLT box office or through pensacolalittletheatre. com.

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Pensacola Little Theatre’s Annual Holiday Cabaret Dec. 16-18 PLT and Coastal Cabaret Ensemble are once again presenting their Holiday Cabaret, which features local performers entertaining crowds with a variety of traditional and modern holiday tunes. Visit pensacolalittletheatre.com for more information.

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra New Year’s Eve Concert Dec. 31 Send off the old year with the PSO’s New Year’s Eve celebration at the Saenger Theatre.

The musical wave to the old year and greeting to the new year begins at 7 pm. For more information, please visit pensacolasaenger. com.

Ballet Pensacola Presents The Nutcracker Dec. 19-21 Ballet Pensacola is providing dance enthusiasts with another season of this quintessential Christmas tale. Audiences will be enchanted

by Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece starting at 7 pm on Friday and Saturday and 1:30 pm on Sunday. More information can be found at pensacolasaenger.com.

Steve McCurry The Importance of Elsewhere at PSC Visual Arts Gallery Through Dec. 12 This is the last chance to see Steve McCurry’s exhibit The Importance of Elsewhere at the Pensacola State College Visual Arts Gallery.

The iconic contemporary photographer’s work will be on display through Dec. 12. McCurry has spent more than 30 years creating unforgettable images over six continents and

Ar t · Music · Theatre numerous countries. His work spans conflicts, vanishing cultures, ancient traditions and today’s culture – yet always retains the human element that made his celebrated image of the Afghan Girl so powerful. Gallery hours are Monday – Thursday 8 am to 9 pm and Fridays, 8 am – 3:30 pm.

Dec. 26: Soulful Christmas Cabaret Dec. 27: Chris Thomas King – King of 21st Century Blues, Grayson Capps Dec. 30: Propagandhi, Rvivr, War on Women Dec. 31: Free NYE Jam: Post Pluto, Fatty Waters, New Earth Army, Soul’d Out

At Seville Quarter This Month Seville Quarter hosts a variety of entertainment from a wide array of genres. For more information check out SevilleQuarter.com.

Mondays: Monday Night Blues, Paper Street Soap Co. Tuesdays: Jazz Jam Wednesdays-Saturdays: Dueling Piano Show Dec. 4: High Horse Band Dec. 5: Big Jim Brown & the Speed Kings, Banana Republic, The Mainstream Dec. 6: Big Jim Brown & the Speed Kings, Banana Republic, Mario Mena Band Dec. 7: Greg Lyon Dec. 11: Hotel Oscar Dec. 12-13: The Modern Eldorados, Hotel Oscar, Grand Theft Audio Dec. 14: Damien Louviere, Billy Barrow & the Westside Players Dec. 19: The Red Field, Trunk Monkey Dec. 20: The Red Field Dec. 25: Lyon’s Limozine Dec. 26-27: Grand Theft Audio, Lyon’s Limozine, Bad Habits Dec. 31: The Modern Eldorados

Live Music Schedule at Picasso Jazz Club Join Picasso Jazz Club for live jazz, fine wines and tasty bites all through the month.

Dec 3: Picasso’s Jazz Jam 7 pm Jazz Dec 4: Gypsy Groove 7 pm Gypsy Jazz Dec 5: Sean Dietrich 6:30 pm Dec 6: Sean Dietrich 6:30 pm Dec 10: Picasso’s Jazz Jam 7 pm Jazz Dec 11: Gypsy Groove 7 pm Gypsy Jazz Dec 12: Joey Allred 6:30 pm Jazz Dec 13: Joey Allred 6:30 pm Jazz Dec 17: Picasso’s Jazz Jam 7 pm Jazz Dec 18: Gypsy Groove 7 pm Gypsy Jazz Dec 19: Donnie Sundal 6:30 pm Jazz Dec 20: Cynthia Domulot 6:30 pm Jazz Dec 26: John Link 6:30 pm Jazz Dec 27: John Link 6:30 pm Jazz

Vinyl Music Hall Vinyl Music Hall hosts a huge variety of musical acts featuring many musical styles. For more information check out vinylmusichall.com.

Dec. 4: GWAR, Corrosion Of Conformity, American Sharks Dec. 5: Misfits, The Attack Dec. 6: Haystak, Cut Throat Dec. 12: Brian Posehn (two shows) Dec. 17: Astronautilus, Yoni Wolf of WHY?.

Bleubird Dec. 19-20: The Mad Violinist and The Symphony Crack Orchestra

Fish House Deck Bar Weekly Music Schedule Sunday: Regional acts at 8 pm.

Monday: Open at 4 pm.

Tuesday: Lucas Crutchfield from 6 - 10 pm Wednesday: Lucas Crutchfield 5 - 9 pm; at 9 pm a regional band will play until midnight. Regional bands are changed weekly Thursday: Lucas Crutchfield 6 - 10 pm Friday: Lucas Crutchfield 5 - 9 pm; regional band begins at 9 pm Saturday: Regional bands begin at 9 pm.

Live Music at La Brisa Restaurant Come check out the live music and delicious food at La Brisa Restaurant and visit labrisarestaurant. com for updates on future events.

Dec. 4: The Blenders 6-9 pm Dec. 14: Loren & Misty featuring Al Martin 6-8 pm Dec. 18: The Blenders 6-9 pm

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At Gallery Night Nov. 21

Amber Kelley & Amy Wells Amy Payton & Benjamin Greene

Matt Thorne & Deona Hooker

Alex Hoewt & Holden Bowen

Jim Roberts

Debi Krause & Lynn Armstrong Katherine Quarles & Poppy Garcia Maria Duplur & Cindy McGowan

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Complete the game on page 20 for a chance to win the prize!

Prize: Tickets to PLT’s “Snow Queen.”

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Deadline to enter is December 10.

Answers may be emailed, faxed or mailed (no telephone entries.) On the 15th of the month, the winner will be selected at random.

The Rules: Employees and family members of Ballinger Publishing and the Downtown Improvement Board are ineligible for prizes. Ballinger Publishing is not responsible for restrictions of each prize. Winners are chosen at random from a pool of eligible respondents. Daytime phone number MUST be provided with submissions. Winners will be contacted by phone.

Winners are ineligible to win again for a 6-month period. IMPORTANT: All entries MUST be sent by E-MAIL (emily@ballingerpublishing.com), FAX 435-9174, or MAIL (PO Box 12665, Pensacola, FL 32591). Entries must be in by the 15th by noon. NO TELEPHONE ENTRIES.

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