Downtown Crowd December 2013

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Editor ’s Corner

Emily Lullo, editor

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AT THE END of the year many people like to take some time to sit down and really reflect back on the ups and downs of the past 12 months, remembering fondly the triumphs and contemplating the struggles that brought them here today. Or you can speed up the process and just take a spin through your last year’s Instagram feed.

Wow, so many memories and great times! My hair has really grown out amazingly, don’t you agree? What ever happened to that flattering blouse? Ha, that was a great party. Ooh, I should probably delete this one to maintain my professional image…you know what? Just skip the whole reflection thing. The new year is an arbitrary

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temporal turning point, anyway, am I right? Who has the time to sit around waxing poetic about the past? Live in the now!

And right now you should be deeply entrenched in the colorful trappings of the annual holiday quagmire.

Stop rolling your eyes and acting like you’re too cool for Christmas. If the traditional spirit of the season doesn’t strike your fancy, find your own unique, weird, zany ways to enjoy it. But enjoy it. Don’t bring everyone else down with your bah humbuggery.

In this issue of DTC we’ve got plenty of ways for you to cram some merriment into this month, whether you like it or not. Start with Winterfest, an interactive trolley tour featuring holiday tales ranging from The Polar Express to Elvis Presley’s Blue Christmas. Find our pullout guide on page 17.

Downtown has something for everyone’s holiday preferences, from Ballet Pensacola’s Nutcracker to drivein movie showings at the Maritime Park, to the annual Christmas Parade and tons more. Find all the holiday happenings on page 9. If all the joy and cheer has you feeling pent up, let loose at an Ice Flyers hockey game.

With nachos in hand and a breakneck-paced game slicing across the ice, the perfect holiday stress relief is available right in the Pensacola Bay Center Hangar. Get to know one of our local SPHL champions’ captains first by turning to page 22.

Cap off the year with the Pelican Drop. It’s just another night out in glorious Downtown Pensacola, with tens of thousands of your closest friends, of course. Come out and toast to the NYE glitz and glamour, the priceless people watching, and the success of a constantly growing and improving Downtown. We’ve come a long way, baby.

Cheers!

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Downtown I m p r o v e m e n t B o a r d There are numerous studies that highlight the advantages that shopping local has on the local community. Here are some quick facts about buying local: • Buying locally produced items reduces greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the distance products travel to reach their markets.

• The quantity of packing material created and disposed of is significantly lessened.

• When you shop locally something in the range of 70 percent of the money spent stays in the community compared to only 40 percent staying in the community of non-locally-owned businesses.

• Independent businesses raise the standard of living in your community because they take their profits and buy products and services from other local businesses.

• Independent businesses are unique enterprises that contribute to the character of our community offering a more diverse selection of goods and services.

• Small businesses have created 65 percent of the new jobs over the past 17 years.

• When dealing with a locally owned business, customer service is likely to be handled by the owner.

There is a national movement gaining steam which is known as “10percentshift,” asking people not to increase their household spending, but rather to be aware and change their habits to shift 10 percent of their current non-locally owned business purchases into locally owned businesses. The impact on our local community would be significant.

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There is no better place to shop local than Downtown. Downtown has a very high concentration of independently owned businesses and restaurants. Did you know that Palafox Market is comprised of growers from within 100 miles and local artisans selling locally made creations? So with the holidays upon us, shop local and give big!

Ron Butlin DIB Executive Director

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PELICAN NEW

by Josh Newby

NEW YEAR’S EVE is a time to reflect on the old, look forward to the new, and of course have some fun. The annual Pensacola Pelican Drop celebration provides such opportunities for children, teens, adults, and everyone in between. There are a variety of Pelican Drop mainstays making a comeback this year, including top-notch bands such as MoJeaux, the official New Orleans Saints party band, as well as some new events to look forward to, like the teen dance party located in front of the TT Wentworth Museum.

The weather is always cold, but the company is always warm as 50,000 people huddle into the heart of Downtown to celebrate the passing of another year.

The street party starts at 5 pm and does not let up until everyone has successfully turned the page to 2014.

Music, art, street performers, fireworks, food and the dull roar of an excited crowd help make the momentous occasion truly unforgettable.

Danny Zimmern is a coordinator for the event and promises that there will be something special and memorable for everyone, be they a veteran of the night or a newcomer.

“We are adding some new experiences for all demographics, including a city-wide all denominational celebration and blessing, an enhanced children and family area, and a VIP all inclusive experience called the Artel Experience, where a limited number of guests can enjoy upscale Cajun specialties with full bar and entertainment to include VIP access to the band,” said Zimmern. “MoJeaux will play hits from all genres, including Motown, right up to today’s pop and country party hits.

This won’t be like a concert; it’ll be a celebration and party.”

Main Stage (Palafox and Government)

8 pm: Antoine Knight

10:15 pm: MoJeaux Midnight: Sue Straughn, Brent Lane and others take the stage for the countdown

North Stage (Palafox and Garden)

8 pm - midnight: Big Jim Brown and Speed

Kings; Dew Pendleton and Your Friends, Timberhawk

TT Wentworth Museum

8 pm - 1 am: DJ Safeko spins high-energy

hits, includes shadow dancers, fire dancers, At midnight, the party will climax and break dancer performances as the event’s namesake descends its 100-foot perch. The iconic pelican is the same as every year, give or take a few tweaks by local artist Michael Dicks and his team. More than 2,000 bulbs make up its 14-foot height, 20-foot wingspan and 2,000 feathers.

“In a very short time, the event has become the biggest and best New Year’s Eve celebration in the region,” explained Zimmern. “To us, the event solidifies Downtown Pensacola as a major food, beverage and entertainment destination.

We feel very strongly that this year’s line up of entertainment, food and interactive activities will make Pensacola’s Pelican Drop even more recognizable, and with Palafox being named one of the 10 best streets in America, we want the Drop to make Pensacola proud.”

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HAPPENINGS · Elf Parade and Winterfest 2013 Nov. 29 – Dec. 23

Downtown Pensacola will be turned into a magical wonderland once again this holiday season with the lights, sounds and sights that make up Winterfest. This year’s celebration kicks off on Friday, Nov. 29 when the elves gather behind the T.T. Wentworth Museum at 3:30 pm for their costume contests. At 4:30 pm, the elves and all their fellow merry-makers will begin their parade to Plaza Wonderland at the Old County Courthouse, where the opening ceremonies and Reindeer Games will take place. Santa Claus will be in his sleigh, waiting to hear the Christmas wishes of all the good little boys and girls.

There will also be a new face at Winterfest this year: the Snow Princess. She will be crowned at the Snow Princess Tea, which will be held at the Portabello Market at the Pensacola Cultural Center from 3 – 4 pm on Nov. 29. Girls aged 3 – 7 who come

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The Saenger Theatre’s Classic Movie Series Nov. 29 and Dec. 23 Pensacola’s Saenger Theatre is bringing back its Classic Movie Series for the holiday season with two offerings. At 6 pm on Friday, Nov. 29, following the Elf Parade, there will be one showing of the modern classic The Polar Express. On Monday, Dec. 23, the theatre will be screening the beloved It’s a Wonderful Life starting at 6:30 pm. Seating is on a first-come-first-served basis. Tickets, which are $5, will be available at the Saenger Theatre Box Office beginning an hour before the show.

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UWF Presents A Christmas Carol Dec. 6 – 8, 13 – 15 The Department of Theatre at UWF is bringing back this holiday classic for its seventh season. Charles Dickens’ tale of the unforgettable character of Ebenezer Scrooge is one that people of all ages can learn from and enjoy. For details about tickets and show dates and times, visit uwf.edu/theatre or call the Box Office at 857.6285.

Emerald Coast Bead Society’s Annual Holiday Show Dec. 7 This yearly event showcases the creativity and handiwork of many local artisans.

It will be held at the ECBS meeting place, located at 80 E. Wright St. in Downtown Pensacola. Contact Cassandra Brahan at 932.6908 for more information.

Choral Society of Pensacola Presents Handel’s Messiah Dec. 7 – 8 The Choral Society of Pensacola is once again performing this time-honored masterpiece by George Frederic Handel. This year’s concerts feature 60 singers and four guest soloists backed by the Choral Society of Pensacola Orchestra, all led by artistic director Xiaolun Chen. The first show will take place at 7:30 pm at St. Paul Catholic Church. Tickets are $20 for reserved sections and $15 for general admission, and can be purchased by calling 484.1806.

dressed as snow fairies will form the Snow Princess’ 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 come dressed in their Christmas best.

Winterfest’s signature Performance Tour has also expanded, with 16 performances, including two brand new ones, to entertain holiday revelers during the hour-long trolley ride through downtown. Dates for the tour are Nov. 29 and Dec. 7, 13, 20, 21, and 22.

Ticket prices vary by date. For more information on events and to purchase tickets, visit pensacolawinterfest.org.

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Cox Pensacola Christmas Parade and Dash Dec. 14 Spectators who line the streets of Downtown Pensacola on Dec. 14 will get to watch two events. Starting at 5 pm, hundreds of runners and walkers (many dressed in holiday costumes) will make their way along the course 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.

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Pensacola Civic Band Presents Christmas at the College Dec. 16 – 17 If you’re in the mood for a spin on your favorite holiday standards, then this is the show for you. The Pensacola Civic Band is putting on a show featuring Dixieland, swing, jazz and other types of musical styles that are sure to get your toes tapping. Showtime starts at 7:30 pm on both nights at Pensacola State College’s Ashmore Auditorium.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at lyceum.pensacolastate.edu.

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Pensacola Symphony Orchestra New Year’s Eve Concert Dec. 31 Say goodbye to the old year and hello to the new one with the PSO’s New Year’s Eve celebration at the Saenger Theatre. Enjoy a mix of jazz and popular hits and maybe hum along to a few as 2013 comes to an end. Visit pensacolasaenger.com for more information. downtowncrowd.com Dec 2013

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Business Pr o f i l e

URBAN OBJECTS

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Lighting Style + Function Home Design

BOTH TRADITIONAL AND modern themes are seen everywhere in contemporary design, but rarely are they as effectively blended together as they are at Urban Objects. Previously located on 9th Avenue in Pensacola, this stylistic reserve of cuttingedge interior design has recently moved to 128 Palafox in order to offer a greater selection of lighting, furniture, home décor, tableware and more.

The previous location was limiting for customers who wanted a more exhaustive location to find all of their interior essentials.

With an expanded space in the center of a burgeoning Downtown, Urban Objects is now closer to the artistic and cultural heart of the city, a natural fit among the area’s galleries and theatres.

Sarah Gillette is the owner of Urban Objects and admits that her unclassifiable style is the inspiration behind much of the merchandise adorning her store’s displays.

Walking in, a customer will find minimalist light fixtures, copper and wooden accents, and bold furnishings combined to create sample home setups.

“Too many styles are forced into a traditional or modern classification,” said Gillette. “My style is much more eclectic. I like to mix everything up.”

Most items in Urban Objects are the work of designers spanning from local artisans to international craftsmen. Gillette places quality above all else when selecting what objects

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are sold in her store.

“Quality doesn’t have to be expensive, but it does have to be wellmade, and designed to last and be passed down to the next generation,” said Gillette.

Right now, natural elements such as wood and copper are prominent in home style, and Gillette has made sure that her merchandise reflects that evolution.

Gillette also tries to stock items that are environmentally sustainable and made in America, whenever possible.

“Blues are also coming back this season, and we’re seeing guncentric motifs emerge in the European markets,” said Gillette. “These aren’t just accessories; these are works of art with a story and a history.”

For the novice interior stylist, Gillette recommends selecting one or two focal points in your home, such as the dining and living rooms, or perhaps a bathroom— anywhere that guests are sure to see. Some styles can be expensive or hard to find, so tackling home design in sections can be useful.

All of the items at Urban Objects will integrate well with existing home concepts and can serve as the anchors or accessories to current styles.

Starting soon, Urban Objects will feature the work of local artists, and even offer a registry option for customers.

To start integrating timeless design into your home’s accessories; these are style, call Urban Objects at 912.8683. a story and a history

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“THE CAPPUCCINO IS a perfect drink,” says Philip Switzer, an admitted purist when it comes to the art of making the perfect cup of coffee.

Switzer, who has worked in various cafes for the last 10 years, now has the chance to make his mark on the Pensacola caffeine scene.

He recently opened Constant Coffee and Tea in a prime location on Scenic Highway in East Pensacola Heights.

“I enjoy the craftsmanship of being a barista,” Switzer says. “I like to give people delicious things.”

Constant Coffee and Tea is certainly looking to build a reputation on giving people high-quality, tasty beverages. In addition to those perfect little cappuccinos, made with the help of “the best espresso machine money can buy,” a full range of espresso drinks is also offered. Pour-over coffees are also a specialty and Switzer’s personal favorite to drink. All the beans are bought from Counter

Culture Coffee in Durham, N.C. The tea menu features “smashes,” a twist on iced teas brought to Constant by Jason Switzer, the owner’s brother, a classic cocktail bartender who is now the general manager of the new coffee house. Some of the smashes contain herbs, which, combined with a splash of sparkling water, make for a refreshing, lighter alternative to the espresso drinks. Both coffee and tea menus will change depending on demand and what products are available and in season.

In order to maintain quality and control over their drinks, Switzer personally trained his small, tight-knit staff.

“Every drink is made by hand,” he said. “We have a little bit of a higher standard. If a drink comes out bad, we dump it.”

While the interior of the café is modern, with white walls, big windows, minimalistic furniture and a vaulted ceiling over the dining area made from local deadwood cypress, Switzer’s inspiration is old school. His suggested dress code of pressed black slacks and crisp white button-down shirts “hearkens back a bit to classic Italian baristas.”

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“I enjoy the craftsmanship of being a barista. I like to give people delicious things.” their outfits.

A Pensacola native who started off serving coffee as a part-time job, Philip Switzer went off to Portland, Ore. to receive his formal training at the American Barista and Coffee School. While he enjoyed learning the ins and outs of the coffee business, he knew he wanted to open his first business in his hometown.

“I love this city. I left for a while and came back as fast as I could,” said Switzer, who saw a niche that could be filled. “There was a need for a traditional coffee house where you could come and sit and chill.”

He also hopes Constant Coffee and Tea can become a staple of the community and contribute to the growing Pensacola area that he loves.

“There is a beautiful energy right now,” he said.

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

by Josh Newby

Out of the Furnace

In theaters: December 6 Starring: Christian Bale, Casey Affleck, Zoe Saldana What I got from the preview: This twisty trailer involves

What I’ll be spending my $8 on:

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

In theaters: December 25 Starring: Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Adam Scott, Sean Penn What I got from the preview: Ben Stiller plays the title character, a sad sack worker at Life magazine who is bullied by his boss and can’t find the courage to ask out his office crush. To combat this, he escapes into his own imagination, dreaming up fantastical worlds. As the Life publishing company begins downsizing, Walter decides to bring his dreams to life and travel the world.

Obviously he makes more in publishing than I do.

Most notable for: A quaint, dream-like Christmastime movie, this film promises an evolution of Ben Stiller the actor from Ben Stiller the “funny” man.

Unqualified critical observation: I was torn between selecting this or American Hustle as my pick of this month, but the Of Monsters and Men song in the trailer gave me subdued feelings of happiness and hope, something not common in the publishing world. The movie features a venerable cast of notably funny people (Stiller, Wiig, Scott), all taking dramatic turns, a choice I hope pays off.

The fact that this movie is PG means either means that A) this is a whimsical journey of wonderment and magic that the whole family can experience together (!), or B) this is secretly a kid’s movie.

a generationally poor family that struggles day to day when one of their own ends up in prison because of an affiliation with the wrong people. Law enforcement refuses to touch the case, so Bale springs into action, embodying the family savior motif. I hope you appreciate my avoidance of the obvious Batman joke there.

Most notable for: The cast is one of the most impressive in recent months, with Academy Award-winners and nominees almost everywhere you look, except for Zoe Saldana, who is still counting her Avatar money.

Unqualified critical observation: This gritty take on crime and poverty looks to be a harrowing experience, with actors and actresses delivering top-notch performances as people who really want an Oscar. It seems like a wellintentioned, well-made experience with people who have seen better days, just like the holidays themselves. Whether that translates into a fun two hours or just a shared feeling of indigestion remains to be seen.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

In theaters: December 13 Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen What I got from the preview: Our lovable hobbit Bilbo

Baggins continues his quest to discover just how much money studios and audiences will throw at Peter Jackson before they realize that, hey, the original children’s book was only like 300 pages long. Why is it being stretched into a nine-hour movie-going experience? Isn’t the lesson of these movies that grand things come in small sizes?

Most notable for: Boundary-pushing special effects and awe-inspiring landscapes highlight the second installment of this otherwise dull adaptation. If you’re lucky enough to see this movie at its much-publicized higher frame rate, please let me know how that assault on your pupils plays out.

Unqualified critical observation: I want to like these movies so much; I swear I do. The orchestral music, the motivational dialogue and the promising snippets of action in the trailer all make it look so good. In practice, though, these films never cease to disappoint even the nerdiest core of my being. I love Peter Jackson in principle, so I hope this particular Hobbit changes my mind.

American Hustle

In theaters: December 18 Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper,

Jennifer Lawrence

What I got from the preview: The mafia, New Jersey

powerbrokers, conmen and dames in distress all play a part in this movie about who-knows-what.

Most notable for: David O. Russell has finally come to the mainstream, after trying too hard with earlier ventures like I Heart Huckabees and Flirting with Disaster. Last year’s Silver Linings Playbook earned him an Oscar nomination and it looks like he really wants to take it all the way with this one.

Plus, much of the cast is recycled from previous Russell movies, so I wonder if there’s some sort of two-for-one deal happening in Hollywood.

Unqualified critical observation: I haven’t seen this much grainy cinematography and overplayed pop music since Boogie Nights, so something tells me the stars will align on this film much in the same way they did with that seminal classic. This period piece makes no excuses about why it was made: to make bad guys look good, show off Jennifer Lawrence’s, um, talent, and give parents something to watch while their kids and I are watching The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

In theaters: December 20 Starring: Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Christina Applegate What I got from the preview: The perennially silly and

chauvinistic ‘70s news crew from the first film travels to New York to be a part of a 24-hour network, as the typical sight gags and memorable hijinks ensue, though in a slightly less charming way than they were presented in the original.

Cameos and Journey music abound.

Most notable for: Ten years after one of the most perpetually quotable movies of all time, the original cast’s subsequent fame finally died down enough to allow them time for this slightly unnecessary sequel. You stay classy, Hollywood.

Unqualified critical observation: You cannot deny the original’s cultural impact, politically-incorrect humor and all. It served as a milestone in the careers for those in front of and behind the camera. With the same creative team behind the sequel, I’m crossing my fingers for lightning to strike twice.

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Winterfest: a night of fun, for young and old. But what can you expect when you head Downtown to participate?

Following is a description of all the new additions and tour stops on the Winterfest tour. The magical trolley takes passengers on a journey to some of our favorite Christmas stories. All aboard!

Where: Escambia County Courthouse and throughout Downtown When: Throughout December Info: pensacolawinterfest.org Winterfest tours and performances light up Downtown Pensacola from Historic Seville to the Palafox Business District. The special Santa’s Express Tour the week before Christmas is great for young children, and the flagship Performance Tour features fun stops with favorite holiday characters including Snoopy, Scrooge, Frosty, and the Whos of Whoville.

The Downtown Pensacola Holiday Season begins Nov. 29 with the 2013 Elf Parade, and continues on with Winterfest tours and expanded fun in

Santa’s Sleigh Winterfest introduces Santa’s magic sleigh, a special gift from helpers Rudolph and Frosty. With the push of a button, Santa can bring snow to children everywhere. The sleigh is pulled along by Rudolph and his reindeer friends at the beginning of each Winterfest evening. When the reindeer are unhitched, they are free to play games with children in Plaza Wonderland.

Scrooge Charles Dickens’ famous character, Scrooge returns to Winterfest--again! He is a cold-hearted, greedy man, who despises Christmas and all things which give people happiness.

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Christmas Town Wonderland, where all tours begin from a plaza at the historic Escambia County Courthouse. In the plaza, children can dance with Santa’s reindeer and throw snowballs at the deer, then enjoy some festive and delicious holiday treats.

There will be an opportunity to visit Santa and meet the team on weekends and during the week before Christmas, Dec. 16 - 24 from 5-8 pm. Along with the Santa Trolley Tours, children may take a ride in Santa’s magic sleigh and get an autograph from their favorite reindeer.

Get in on all the holiday action at Winterfest 2013! For tickets and more information visit pensacolawinterfest.org.

tale of the holiday season. Our story is set in the Historic Village, a perfect backdrop for ghostly visits.

Peanuts & a Charlie Brown Christmas!

Peanuts Holiday is an original production of the drama department of Gulf Breeze High School, sponsored by Norma’s on the Run, and exclusive to Winterfest. After emerging from an enormous comic book, the best-loved of Charles M. Schulz’s characters—Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and others—will present through song and dance some of the most memorable moments from the Peanuts Christmas specials.

Cajun Night Before Christmas We began our journey with Troxclair, (played by Dr. Stu Bonnin) a native of South Louisiana, narrating the poem. Something magical happens when Santa crosses over into Louisiana territory.

He changes teams from reindeer to gators. Gaston

the alligator leads Santa’s sleigh, and has seven companion gators to assist--Tiboy, Pierre, Alcee, Ninette, Suzette, Celeste and Renee. Instead of a shiny nose, he has glowing red claws. You’re covered with lots of glowing lights but do you have a shiny red nose like Rudolph? It’s really foggy in the swamp so Gaston is perfect for his job.

Deck the Halls - a Traditional Christmas Celebration Russell’s Roost, a bed and breakfast on Cevallos Street, is the setting for a tribute to Christmas celebrations in early America, sponsored and performed by the Ft. Pickens and Pensacola DAR and Sons of the American Revolution. Christmas celebrations in colonial Pensacola centered around family, feasting, friends and faith-centered activities.

This reenactment of an 18th century Christmas celebration in Pensacola includes period costumes; decorations of natural greenery and berries; crafts, such as spinning and sewing; homemade gifts; children’s games; and the traditional Christmas Day greeting to neighbors in the form of a gun salute, fired on period muskets.

The Polar Express - All Aboard the Winterfest Train First we stop with Hero Girl and Billy and hear them sing the duet of “When Christmas Comes to Town” before heading to the Boy’s house. The railroad crossing is lowered as the trolley approaches, the crossing guard waves her lantern, and the locomotive’s whistle sounds in this recreation of the 2004 Academy Award-nominated “live action” film The Polar Express. Staged in front of the historic Suzannah cottage (1804), office location of the stop’s sponsor, Lisa Minshew, P.A., your attention will be drawn immediately by the immense steampuffing model locomotive, based on the film’s locomotive, which still exists and has been listed on the National Register of Historical Places. The conductor, the Boy, and Hero Girl board the trolley and pass on the theme of belief to riders through story and song. Each passenger who, like the Boy, believes in Santa and the spirit of Christmas receives a beautiful-sounding sleigh bell that only believers can hear. Do you hear it?

Elvis Returns to Winterfest Though “Blue Christmas”—reputedly Elvis Presley’s favorite Christmas song—has been covered by diverse artists such as Ringo Starr, Celine Dion, and Smash Mouth, nobody does it like the King. And you’ll see why at this stop sponsored

by Seville Quarter, Pensacola’s premier music and entertainment location. Elvis, sequined and coiffed, and accompanied by his lovely back-up singers, will board the trolley and perform his 1957 hit “Blue Christmas” as only Elvis can, and you’re welcome to sing along!

The Cat Came Back!

Sporting the trademark bowtie and red-and-white striped hat, the Cat in the Hat will guide you on your journey to the imaginary world of Whoville—but keep a sharp eye out. Slinking, sliding, and slithering about the trolley, the Cat in the Hat is a mischievous cat, and you never know what the Cat might be up to. After the Cat in the Hat comes another stop to pick up Thing One and Thing Two. They join the Cat to sing an introduction to the Grinch stop.

Whoville & the Grinch Dr. Seuss’s fantasyland of Whoville comes alive in this adaptation by the drama department of Gulf Breeze High School. Colorful holiday decorations and murals on the building of Brown, Thornton Pacenta & Company, P.A., the stop’s sponsor, create the illusion of enchanting Whoville. Against this backdrop, through song, dance and audience interaction, the well-known story of the Grinch— whose heart is “two sizes too small”—and his rehabilitation is told. Their gifts snatched by the Grinch, the undaunted Whos tumble out of their crowded beds and foil the Grinch’s plot to “prevent Christmas from coming” by focusing on the true meaning of the holiday season, which they’ll share with you in song while surrounding the trolley. After his epiphany, the Grinch’s heart grew three times its size, and yours will too after experiencing this delightful, fantastical performance!

Ms. Winterfest Meet the lovely Ms. Winterfest as she entertains passengers as they approach the end of the Winterfest journey. Ms. Winterfest will perform a sweet serenade of the tour with “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”

Living Nativity The First Presbyterian Church in Downtown Pensacola is the locale for the staging of a live nativity. The oldest and the original Christmas story, “the reason for the season” is the focus of this reenactment, and serenading angels will join you, your friends, and your family on the trolley, proclaiming the joy of the season through song.

Frosty Frosty has a narrow escape from Gaston, the alligator who is looking for a snow cone, Frosty escapes into the trolley to lead riders in the snowman song. He is joined by Miss Winterfest.

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THE PENSACOLA ICE Flyers are the defending champions of the Southern Professional Hockey League, playing out their home games under the championship banner at the Pensacola Bay Center. One of the prominent leaders of last year’s and this year’s team has been one of the team’s captains, Ryan Salvis, who recently made his comeback to the ice this season after recovering from surgery. Fans last year voiced support for Salvis’ high points record as well as his iconic facial hair. DTC talked with Salvis about his favorite Pensacola pastimes, his secret love of Miley Cyrus, and why fans should still “fear the beard.” by Emily Lullo

ICE FLYERS TEAM CAPTAIN

DTC What do you do as a captain to help your team build on the success of last year?

RS There are a few of us that returned from last year’s team and others who have been successful in the past so there are a lot of guys in the room that know what it takes to win. We have a lot of good leaders on the team. When someone talks, everyone has to listen because there’s always room for improvement. Being the defending champions means accountability and a high level of play is expected every night so that’s the message we try to pass along. All three of our captains have played in this league enough to know how the game is played and what works so anytime we can give advice on certain things it helps.

DTC Tell me about your beard and its rise to local fame.

RS I think it was at some point in early January [2013] when I started growing it. The team was playing well so I just figured I’d leave it for a bit. I guess with the combination of us doing so well and the beard looking so incredible I felt it was a good idea to keep it till the end.

Luckily we won everything and the beard came off shortly after.

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DTC What is your favorite place to grab a drink in Pensacola?

RS Anything with a patio and some good music is okay with me.

Miller’s Alehouse or World of Beers are great places and anywhere on the beach when the weather is nice.

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DTC Where might you be found relaxing during your down time?

RS Either on the beach or the couch.

DTC Describe your perfect night out in Pensacola.

RS Win another championship, with my family in attendance, and after that probably have some fun! Then at the end of the night Aaron Rodgers throws me a TD pass on the beach in double coverage and everyone goes home happy.

DTC Is there a song or pre-game ritual that gets you pumped before a game?

RS On the way to the rink before a game I always drive with Bergin and when we go over the three mile bridge he always puts on Miley Cyrus’ “Party in the USA” really loud and sings it. I hate it but at the same time I look forward to it every game day. Other than that it’s a pretty normal routine.

DTC How do you celebrate after a win or cool down after a loss?

RS That’s a difficult question to generalize. After a win when we play the next day I’ll basically just grab some food and try to wind down, maybe throw on a movie, and try to get some sleep. I usually don’t take losing very well but I just try not to concentrate on the negatives too much. Learn from what we didn’t do well but try not to lose any sleep over it.

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1. La Bona International Boutique 507 Adams St., 857-1211

4. Historic Pensacola Village 205 E. Zarragossa St., 595-5993

2. Ballet Pensacola 400 S. Jefferson St., 432-9546

5. Pensacola Historic Lighthouse 2081 Radford Blvd., 393-1561

3. The Mole Hole Unique Gifts 425 E. Zarragossa St., 434-7329

6. Pensacola Little Theatre 400 S. Jefferson St., 434-0257

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THE AIR IS brisk and chilly, and the holidays are upon us. What better way to ring in the season than by spending some time in the Historic District of Downtown Pensacola? Winterfest performance trolley tours will wind through the square bringing plenty of holiday cheer to the area, but anyone can bundle up and head to this area to enjoy the season.

The Downtown Pensacola Historic District is filled with charming streetscapes and unique businesses and retailers to peruse and it’s the perfect place for your holiday

shopping. Shop locally in the Historic District for everything from chic winter fashions, unique jewelry or ornaments.

And don’t forget about gift certificates to any of the businesses you see in the district!

Whether you’re grabbing a tasty cappuccino to warm yourself during a local shopping spree or getting in on some of Pensacola’s unique holiday fun—or even if you’re just running everyday errands—the Historic District is here to meet your needs, and it’s always growing. Come see what’s new this holiday season!

To place an ad here, contact Sharyon Miller, 433-1166, x. 28, or Becky Hildebrand, 433-1166, x. 31

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Wo r d o n t h e S t r e e t WFHP Inc. Announces New Name: UWF Historic Trust

West Florida Historic Preservation, Inc., a direct support organization of the University of West Florida, now operates under the new name of UWF Historic Trust. The new name is less of a mouthful and it symbolizes not only the attachment to the University, but also a relationship between the organization and the historic assets with which it is entrusted. UWF Historic Trust manages the Historic Pensacola campus of UWF, which includes 29 historic properties including Historic Pensacola Village, the T.T. Wentworth Museum and the 37-acre Arcadia Mill Archaeological site, among others.

PMA Seeking Artists for Art in the Park

The Pensacola Museum of Art (PMA) is accepting artists to the 12th annual Art in the Park, a juried arts festival featuring more than 80 regional and national artists held on May 17 & 18, 2014 in historic Seville Square. The festival is open to artists 18 years or older and artists are chosen for participation by a selection committee. The jury fee is $30 plus $30 for each additional medium used, and booth fee is $225 or $300 for a corner booth. To apply online visit zapplication.org. For a printable application visit pensacolamuseum.org/art-in-the-park.

Application submitted by midnight Jan. 31, 2014.

The Museum will give $5,000 in awards to winning artists. For more information visit pensacolamuseum. org.

Holiday Open House at Angel’s Garden

This holiday season, shop local for gifts on your list.

Stop by Angel’s Garden at 1208 N. 12th Ave. for a unique array of items, many handcrafted by local artists and artisans. Stop by during December, when the shop is open seven days a week and patrons can enjoy hot apple cider, Christmas cookies, gift wrapping and visit with local artists while shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts!

New Exhibit Unveiled at T.T. Wentworth Museum

Come experience the history of our city as it comes alive in a newly unveiled museum exhibit! As the first European settlement in the continental United States, Pensacola boasts a richly diverse and storied history that is getting the full treatment in a new, interactive, multimedia exhibit entitled Pensacola: City of Five Flags, now open at the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum. The interactive multimedia stations, immersive exhibits and local artifacts from the museum’s vast collection will create a contentdriven experience, showcasing Pensacola’s diverse and vibrant history. Visit the T.T. Wentworth at 330 S. Jefferson St. Tuesday through Saturday 10 am-4 pm.

Museum admission is free.

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Jazz Society of Pensacola Presents Jingle Jazz!

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Comedian Rickey Smiley at the Saenger Theatre Dec. 7

Jingle Jazz! is JSOP’s annual holiday gift to the community! Get in the holiday spirit with great seasonal songs in a jazzy style. Led by trumpeter and vocalist Paul Bruketa, the group will consist of a number of area musicians who donate their time for this event, which will be held Monday, Dec. 2 in Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the music starts at 6:30. Admission is free but donations toward presenting JazzFest 2014 will be gladly accepted. For more information visit jazzpensacola.com.

WUWF RadioLive Returns Dec. 5 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 Nora Jane Struthers & the Party Line, Wild Ponies, and Cliff Eberhardt. Admission is free, but please bring canned food or money to donate to Manna Food Bank. For more information visit wuwf.org.

PLT Presents It’s a Wonderful Life Dec. 13-15; 19-22

PLT presents It’s a Wonderful Life Dec. 13-15 and 19-22. George Bailey dreams of escape and adventure, but he has been quashed by family obligation and civic duty. On Christmas Eve, an angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing what life would have been like if he never existed. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $14-$30. Visit pensacolalittletheatre.com for tickets or more information.

It’s been more than 10 years since Mobile, Ala. native and funny-man Rickey Smiley has brought his unique “clean” comedy to Pensacola. Two shows are scheduled for Dec. 7 at the Saenger Theatre. Performances are scheduled for 7 pm and 9:30 pm and tickets are $42, $47, and $54. Tickets are on sale now at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, at all Ticketmaster outlets, or online at ticketmaster.com.

Make this a traditional part of your Christmas celebrations! Celebrate the season with the Pensacola sounds of some of the most talented young Children’s Chorus people in the region, singing and dancing to Presents Christmas holiday songs in eye-catching costumes. The chorus will perform Christmas on the Coast at on the Coast the Saenger Theatre. Tickets can be purchased Dec. 13-15 through the Pensacola Saenger Box Office or through TicketMaster. Prices are $23, $33 or $39.

For more information visit pensacolasaenger.com.

50 Shades! The Musical at the Saenger Theatre Dec. 5

With sold out audiences in Chicago and New York screaming for more, and a hit run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with a 4-star review, the original parody 50 Shades! The Musical is coming for the first time to the Pensacola Saenger Theatre on Dec. 5 at 7:30 pm. 50 Shades! The Musical opens with a ladies book club deciding to read Fifty Shades of Grey. Through their interpretation of the novel, the audience is led on a hilarious roller coaster ride of this unlikely bestseller.

Tickets are $39-$59.

Tickets are available at the Saenger Theatre Box Office or pensacolasaenger.com.

Ballet Pensacola Presents Nutcracker at the Saenger Dec. 21-22 Audiences will be enthralled during this annual classic as the music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky accompanies the story of Clara and her dream of the Nutcracker Prince. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7 pm; Sunday show is at 1:30 pm. Single ticket prices are $20, $25 or $30 and are available at the Saenger Theatre Box Office or pensacolasaenger.com.

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Ar t · Music · Theatre UWF Music Department Fall Chamber Music Series at Old Christ Church Dec. 4 The University of West Florida Department of Music will present an afternoon of chamber music on the first Wednesday of the fall months at 12 pm in the Old Christ Church. On Dec. 4, the Chamber Music Class celebrates the season with merry melodies, performing works of Bach, Handel, Mozart, Verdi, Grieg. The program also includes traditional Christmas music. Performances are free and open to the public. For more information, call 474.2147.

Fish House Deck Bar Weekly Music Schedule The Deck Bar is closed on Sunday & Monday night.

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.

At Blue Morning Gallery This Month

At the Blue Morning Gallery, ‘tis the season to be jolly... and to shop for gifts for others and for oneself. The traditional Holiday Wall, on display until Dec. 28, provides gift suggestions for $100 or less for art by member artists.

Additional ideas are found in the two Gallery windows, with ornaments on the small trees throughout the Gallery.

For more fun for children, Santa and his elves are at the Santa’s Workshops Saturday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 14 from 11 am to 3 pm. Arts and crafts, face painting and refreshments for the little ones are all free.

The traditional New Blues Show opens Sunday, Dec. 29 featuring art by the eight members who joined the Blue Morning Gallery in 2013. Participating artists are painters Margaret Biggs, Adrienne Childers, CeCe Hines, Chip Spirson and Sherry Vickery; photographer James Emery, and wood artists Ric Koressel and Tom Snyder. The New Blues welcome the public to their opening reception Friday, Jan. 10, from 5 to 8 pm.

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Ar t · Musi c · T h e a t r e PLT Presents Holiday Cabaret Dec. 16-18

From classic Christmas carols and hymns to more modern holiday songs, Holiday Cabaret features nearly two dozen local performers and a litany of beloved Christmas songs. Tickets are $17 for limited café seating and $10 for general admission. For tickets and additional information, visit pensacolalittletheatre.com or ring 434.0257.

Retrospective Exhibition and Sale of Work by Wildlife Artist Dharbinder Bamrah Through December Join the Wright Place for the first U.S. retrospective of world-renowned wildlife artist Dharbinder Singh Bamrah’s work since the Pensacola artist’s death. The exhibition and sale will be open from Dec. 1- 30, with a reception on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 1 to 4 pm. Known for capturing the spirit of African wildlife in his work, Bamrah was born in Kenya and lived there until he was 4 years old. In 1969 he and his siblings were taken to live with his grandparents in Punjab, India and his parents immigrated to the UK. The family was reunited in London several years later. Bamrah immigrated to the US in 2003 and lived in Pensacola until his death in 2007. At the time of his death, Bamrah was represented by galleries in New York, West Palm Beach, Jackson Hole in the U.S.; London, England and Johannesburg, South Africa. For more information about the artist, visit peerlesseye.com. The Wright Place is located at 80 East Wright St. Call 432.1434 for more information.

Live Entertainment at Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom

Live Entertainment at Tin Cow

Come for the pizza, beer, and other tasty fare, and stay for the live music from 9:30 pm to 1:30 am every Friday and Saturday.

Dec. 6: James Adkins Dec. 7: Petty Cash Dec. 13: Damien Louviere Dec. 14: Reddog & Friends Dec. 20: Brooks Hubbert Dec. 21: James Adkins & the Rail Dec. 27: Nikki Forgione Dec. 28: Stryke Dec. 31: James Adkins

In addition to its build-your-own-burgers and famous spiked milkshakes, the Tin Cow brings live music to the stage from 8:30 to 11:30 pm every Friday and Saturday night.

Dec. 6: Raising Karma Dec. 7: Nikki Forgione Dec. 13: Sarah Pearcy Dec. 14: James Adkins Dec. 20: Cadillac Attack Duo Dec. 21: Civilized Natives Duo Dec. 27: Petty Cash Trio Dec. 28: Adam Holt

Hot Glass Cold Brew Holiday Edition at FCAC Dec. 6

The First City Art Center’s (FCAC) Hot Glass Cold Brew Holiday Edition takes place on Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 9 pm at 1060 N. Guillemard St. A suggested donation of $25 for non-members and $20 for members gets patrons a one-of-a-kind hand-blown glass cup or clay mug that they can fill with complimentary beverages all evening long. FCAC’s glass and pottery artists will demonstrate their creative skills during the event. Patrons will enjoy complimentary pizza, brew courtesy of Pensacola Bay Brewery and Escambia Bay Homebrewers; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, live music by Damien Louviere, live art demos, raffles and more. For more information visit firstcityart.org.

PMA Presents The Design of War: WWI and WWII Posters and Flags Through Dec.

The Pensacola Museum of Art (PMA) is extremely proud to present The Design of War: World War I and World War II Posters and Flags (Selected Works from the Rowe Collection) on view from Nov. 1 to Jan. 3, 2014. The exhibition features original posters and flags, created during both World Wars, and military artifacts such as letters from the troops, WWI and WWII helmets, dog tags, and United States war bonds. This is the collection of Dr. Patrick M. Rowe, p rofessor of Art History at Pensacola State College, and it is presented at the PMA for its debut exhibition run. The exhibition is sponsored in part by Navy Federal Credit Union. Activeduty and retired military members and their families will be admitted into the museum for free during the run of the exhibition. For more information visit pensacolamuseum.org.

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Ar t · Music · Theatre The University of West Florida Department of Music presents the Percussion Ensemble in a Holiday Music Concert on Dec. 4 at 7:30 pm in the Music Hall of the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82 on the UWF Pensacola campus. This concert UWF Percussion will feature holiday favorites arranged for Percussion Ensemble Ensemble Holiday including compositions by Tchaikovsky, Prokoviev, Beethoven and more as well as a transcription of a song from the percussion Concert group M’Boom, which was formed by the pioneering jazz drummer Max Roach. The performance is free and open to the Dec. 4 public. Due to limited seating, reservations are recommended.

Reserve tickets by calling the CFPA Box Office at 857.6285.

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 Wednesday-Saturday: Dueling Piano Show Dec. 1: Greg Lyon Dec. 6: Big Jim Brown, A Flock of Sea Monkeys, Kategory 5 Dec. 7: Big Jim Brown, Kategory 5 Dec. 13-14: The Red Field Dec. 15: Greg Lyon Dec. 20-21: The Modern Eldorados Dec. 31: 2014 NYE Party

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

Dec. 6: Bonerama Dec. 7: The Thermals, Beach Day, Deadly Fists of Kung Fu Dec. 13: Misfits, The Attack Dec. 18: (hed)PE, Righteous Vendetta Dec. 19: Cat Power Solo, Nico Turner Dec. 21: Comedian Brian Posehn Dec. 22: Big Virginia Sky, Tanya Gallagher, Brooks Hubbert Dec. 27: The Revivalists, Ryan Balthrop, Nick & the Ovorols Dec. 28: The Revivalists, Nick & the Ovorols, Hotel Oscar

First City Art Center Hosts Kids’ Holiday Clay Ornament Workshop Dec. 7 and 14

First City Art Center will hold its first Kids’ Holiday Clay Ornament Workshop at 1060 N. Guillemard St. Sessions will be held on Dec. 7 and 14. Students will make three ornaments and a necklace from clay using cookie cutters. Ornaments will be fired after the first session and the students will glaze during the second session. A ribbon will be added for hanging. Finished pieces will be ready pick-up on Dec. 21. Cookies and cocoa will be served after sessions! The cost is $20 per student and all materials and firing are included. For ages 5-9, the workshop will be held from 10 am-12 pm.

(Parents must be present on FCAC campus). For ages 10-14, the workshop will be held from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. For more information about FCA workshops or to sign up, call 429-1222 or visit firstcityart.org.

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Dateline D o w n t o w n Enjoy a Southern Holiday Gathering at Pensacola State College Foundation’s annual Holiday Grande Gala at 6 pm Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the Sanders BeachCorrine Jones Community Center. The public is invited to an evening of Southern hospitality filled with holiday music, silent and live auctions, hors d’oeuvres, seated dinner, champagne and open bar. Tickets are $100 per person and sponsorship opportunities are available. Proceeds from the event go to the PSC Fund for Excellence that benefits students, faculty and programs at the college. For reservations and more information, call the PSC Foundation Office at 484.1560.

PSC Foundation Holiday Grande Gala Dec. 4

Ice Flyers Ice Hockey

Come root for the current SPHL ice hockey champions at the Pensacola Bay Center with the Pensacola Ice Flyers. Because what could be cooler than ice hockey in Pensacola? Games start at 7:05 pm. Home games are listed below. For more info check out pensacolaiceflyers.com.

Dec. 6 vs. Mississippi RiverKings Dec. 8 vs. Louisiana Ice Gators Dec. 17 vs. Mississippi Surge Dec. 20 vs. Fayetteville Fire Antz Dec. 21 vs. Fayetteville Fire Antz Dec. 28 vs. Mississippi Surge Dec. 29 vs. Louisiana Ice Gators

Disney Live! Presents Three Classic Fairy Tales Dec. 13

Prepare to step into a world of wonder where wishing is only the beginning and dreams really do come true in Disney Live! presents Three Classic Fairy Tales. An enchanted quest featuring more than 25 Disney characters, this all-new stage production from the producers of Disney On Ice, performs at Pensacola Bay Center with two shows on Dec. 13 at 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Tickets are $15, $25, $37 and $50 and are available at the Pensacola Bay Center Box Office, Ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlets.

Pot Roast & Pinot’s exclusive three course holiday menu will be offered on Christmas Eve Tuesday, Dec. 24 from 4 pm until 10 pm. The pre-fixe menu is priced at $35 per adult and $14 per child ages 6 to 10.

Options range from entrees like honey and black pepper roasted local organic Tom Turkey or herb and garlic stuffed roasted leg of lamb down to desserts including pumpkin pie crème brulee and banana pudding. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made at 607.7336.

Join Pot Roast & Pinot to Celebrate Christmas Eve Dinner Dec. 24

IHMC Lecture Series Presents Stealth: An Insider’s Perspective Dec. 12

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This is the story of stealth from an inside expert. The focus is on our advanced combat air vehicles, with particular attention to the F-117 Night Hawk. What is stealth? What is it not? How did we develop and field combat systems enabled by stealth? What is the future of stealth? Find out about this fascinating subject from Paul G. Kaminski, chairman and

Pensacola Archaeological Society Lecture Series Dec. 10

The Pensacola Archaeological Society presents its fall lecture series at the West Florida Public Library in Room B on the first floor. The lectures are from 7-8 pm and are free and open to the public. On Dec. 10 the lecture will be “Talking Smack: The Sailing Vessels of Pensacola’s Fishing Industry” featuring Nicole Bucchino, FPAN NW Outreach Coordinator and UWF graduate student.

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CEO of Technovation, Inc., at a lecture at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (40 S. Alcaniz) Dec. 12. Doors open at 5:30 pm and lecture begins at 6 pm. Admission is free but reservations are required.

Call 202.4462 to reserve your spot.

Tour of Historic St. Michael’s Cemetery Dec. 6

Join a tour guide for a stroll through St. Michael’s Cemetery at 10 am and 2 pm Dec. 6. Forty-five minute tours of this eight acre green space in the heart of historic Pensacola give a unique look at over 200 years of local history. Learn about symbolism behind the images, the people and places associated with this community, and preservation efforts in this historic cemetery. The residents of St. Michaels contributed to the rich history that makes Pensacola a fascinating city. For more information call 436.4643.

Dateline Downtown Pensacola International Airport Runway Run 5K Dec. 7

Run a race on one of the most unique courses ever—an actual runway! This inaugural 5K will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 4 pm at Pensacola International Airport. Come get a new look at the airport and run down the runway. All registered participants receive an event t-shirt, bib with timing, and a goody bag. Proceeds benefit the USO. Kids 12 and under run free with a registered adult. Walkers and baby joggers welcome! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to run on the runway.

Most Good, Least Harm Workshop at Downtown Library with Author Zoe Weil Dec. 7

Join author Zoe Weil at the Downtown Library Ded. 7 10 am-3 pm for a forum called Most Good, Least Harm. The forum is open to the general public, academia, and government and it includes lunch for all attendees, a copy of Zoe’s book Most Good, Least Harm and requires an RSVP and prepayment of $25 by Monday, Dec. 2. RSVP to mary.earthethics@cox.net and send payments to Earth Ethics, P.O. Box 37006, Pensacola, FL 32526. The workshop is designed to educate and engage the general public in regards to creating a more just, humane and sustainable world through education. Earth Ethics, Inc. is a local non-profit organization that addresses environmental and social issues along the Gulf Coast.

O’Riley’s Irish Pub Presents Inaugural Santa Pub Crawl Dec. 7 O’Riley’s Irish Pub is organizing Downtowns inaugural Santa Pub Crawl, scheduled for Saturday Dec. 7 at 4 pm. Dress up as the jolly old giftgiver and visit some of the best bars Downtown Pensacola, along with hundreds of other new friends. Santa costumes are mandatory and participants are encouraged to get creative and come up with unique Santa costumes! In the holiday spirit O’Riley’s Irish Pub will be raffling off a cruise for two at midnight, and offering free t-shirts and swag for those who bring donations for Toys for Tots. There is no fee to register but everyone must be 21 to receive a wrist band. For more information find Santa Pub Crawl Downtown Pensacola on Facebook.

Join the Pensacola Lighthouse for the annual free Christmas Gala event Saturday, Dec. 7, from 6 to 9:30 pm, including the lighting of Pensacola’s Tallest Christmas tree at 6:30 pm. Visitors are invited to enjoy hot Pensacola chocolate, cider and cookies while listening to live holiday music by local choral groups and string bands. Take a hayride around the Lighthouse Free grounds, visit with Santa and tour the Keeper’s Quarters, which are Christmas Gala decorated for a Victorian Christmas. Built in 1859, the Pensacola Dec. 7 Lighthouse and Museum is located on NAS Pensacola at 2081 Radford Blvd. For more information, visit pensacolalighthouse.org or call 393.1561.

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Fa c es in the Crowd

At the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival Nov. 2

Carole Roelofs, D iane Herndon, Deborah Dunlap

Scott Brian

Carol & Cindy Faile

At the PMA Design of War reception Nov. 8

Essie Melendy, Tabatha Baugous, Iian Burney, Ray Boynton

Sarah Bossa

Phyllis Gonzalez & Wendy Hauman

DTC quiz Q: Where was Urban Objects previously located?

Michael Jackson & Ieshia Adams

Erin House & Karen Sim

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Prize: Pair of Ice Flyer tickets

Deadline to enter is December 15.

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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