Downtown Crowd October 2014

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OCTOBER BRINGS THE onset of fall weather and along with it the endless musing of autumnalphiliacs everywhere. Yes, pumpkin latte drinkers and scarf knitters: your day has finally come.

There’s plenty more to October than your knee-high camel boots and crocheted fingerless gloves. This month’s fashion statements should instead involve gory makeup jobs and perfectly conceived costuming, because Halloween is here! Let’s stretch this spooky season out Christmas-style, with party planning and home décor that’s been brewing since late summer. Whether your idea of a great All Hallows’ Eve involves exploring the ghastly history of Pensacola or setting the perfect locally blown glass pumpkin on your mantle, Downtown has everything you need to celebrate.

4 Downtown Improvement Board 6 LGBT Film Fest 9 Greek Fest 10 Hot Piece of Glass 13 Greater Good Fest 14 Stepping Out in Style Fashion Show 17 Official Gallery Night Guide

Speaking of those gorgeous glass gourds, this month we put a spotlight on the glassblowing artisans at First City Art Center that have brought thousands of these beloved keepsakes to life. This working art studio is well known for its Hot Glass Cold Brew events and its annual Pumpkin Patch, but First City also hosts many workshops and studio artists yearround that form a massive contribution to our local art scene.

October in Pensacola also means that festival season is well underway.

This month brings a food-centric mainstay in the Pensacola Greek Fest, where I always at least make a pit stop for a delicious tzatziki-slathered gyro, even if I can’t stay for a full day of dancing, tours and celebrating. New to the Downtown fest lineup is the Greater Good Festival. We welcome this seven-year strong event to the Maritime Park which will be filled with music, kids activities, yoga and more on the second weekend of the month.

Even without the poetic romance of blustery winds that carry swirls of richlyhued fallen leaves—which, let’s face it, would mean that an actual winter was coming and who wants that?— fall in Pensacola offers a plethora of opportunities for photo-worthy fun. How about posing with the cast of PLT’s Rocky Horror? Or a color-saturated shot of your to-go baklava glistening with honey from Greek Fest. Or if you must flaunt your fall obsession, show off the newest addition to your glass pumpkin collection. Anything but your Starbucks cup, please.

23 Film 24 Historic District 25 Haunted Happenings 27 Word on the Street 28 Dateline Downtown 30 Art • Music • Theatre 35 Faces in the Crowd

Publisher Malcolm Ballinger Executive Editor Kelly Oden Editor Emily Lullo Art Director Rita Laymon Graphic Design and Ad Coordination Guy Stevens Business Editor Josh Newby Editorial Interns Christian Pacheco, Sarah Walter Advertising Account Executives Sharyon Miller sharyon@ballingerpublishing.com Becky Hildebrand becky@ballingerpublishing.com DIB Executive Director Ron Butlin DIB Board Members Burney Merrill Susan Campbell Teri Levin Corbett Davis John Peacock Deadline for space and information is the 15th of the month prior to publication.

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Downtown Improvement Board

by Ron Butlin

So much happening Downtown! It seems new businesses are opening almost weekly; recent openings include V.Paul’s, Khon’s, Fiore, all the new businesses in the Artisan - Mainline Art House, Susan Campbell Jewelry, Pure Pilates, and coming soon – Brick and Spoon, Nom Sushi, Wild Greg’s Saloon, The Rex Theater, PenAir Credit Union and Pure Barre Coffee Shop. The annual

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Seafood Festival has just wrapped up, and Oct. 17 is Gallery Night, sponsored by Stella Artois and co-sponsored by UWF. And you are first to hear, Tesla will have a couple cars on display that evening, followed by the kids’ Downtown Trick or Treat on Oct. 30, and Ron Butlin, DIB Executive right around the corner Director

starting Nov. 6 is the Foo Foo Festival. And, as with every weekend all year, the Palafox Market on Saturday mornings. Special note: with all the amazing things happening and as Downtown continues to grow, thrive and get busier, please take a minute to watch a short video on improvements to parking: http:// pensacolaparking.com/#video. Don’t get caught in the dark; Downtown is definitely the place to be!

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LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER CITIZENS. THE INAUGURAL PENSACOLA LGBT FILM FESTIVAL WAS BORN AS A WAY TO USE ART TO CREATE A PATHWAY TO GREATER UNDERSTANDING AND A MORE ACCEPTING COMMUNITY. After two successful incarnations,

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There will also be a community education element to some of the events including Thursday night at Palafox House and a Q&A session following the Saturday night screening outside at the East Hill Yard. The event will offer entertainment in the form of four nights of thought provoking films, both foreign and domestic, that range

part of our city’s thriving cultural and entertainment life,” Hardy says. “This festival is a great opportunity for everyone to come together and have a good time, but also to engage in dialogue and discussion about topics of inclusion and social progress.”

Admission to each night is free and the public is welcome to attend.

For the full schedule and lineup visit pcolalgbtfilmfest.com.

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The Pensacola Greek Festival is one of the Pensacola Bay area’s signature festivals, mixing southern hospitality with Hellenic culture and cuisine. Live Greek music, youth folk dancing, and church tours make 1720 W. Garden St. into the place to be during the second weekend in October. The three-day cultural event provides an opportunity for the Pensacola Greeks to share their heritage, culture and faith with the local community.

The event features a variety of delicious Greek dinners, sandwiches, coffee, desserts, drinks, and shopping in the Greek Market.

Guests will experience the atmosphere of a typical Greek taverna - a casual restaurant with outdoor seating where you can enjoy traditional Greek cuisine and socialize with friends.

Food, music and dancing are not the only attractions offered at this festival. Visitors can attend 20-minute church tours to see the architectural beauty of the inside of an Orthodox Christian church and learn a little about the Orthodox faith and its culture.

Byzantine hymns will be sung by choir members at the end of each tour.

Hours are Friday from 11 am to 10 pm, Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm, and Sunday from noon to 6 pm. As always, admission to the festival is free. The festival is truly a labor of love by parishioners. Months of preparation go into the planning and presentation of this event. Stop by the Hellenic Center on any weekend in the fall and see many cheerful faces and busy hands as church members prepare food so they can share their food, their faith and their ethnic pride for one weekend each year to their Gulf Coast neighbors.

Oct. 10 & 11: 11 am - 10 pm; Oct. 12: noon - 6 pm

SOME DISHES TO TRY AT THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL

Calamari

Calamari, or with gratuitous extra syllables added by the Greeks, kalamarakia, is a common seafood meze, or appetizer. Eaten sliced or whole, grilled or fried, this delicious cephalopod will be enjoyed by the ton breaded and deep fried to perfection at the Taverna.

Baklava This desert is a little nutty! Ha! But seriously, it is comprised of delicate layers of buttered filo pastry, spices and chopped almonds and walnuts drizzled with honey syrup. If that isn’t enough to rev your taste buds’ engines, then what are you even doing here? Leave.

Gyro

Often mispronounced as JIE-roh, JEE-roh, GEE-roh, HEE-roh, or PEE-tuh SAND-wich, the gyro (YEE-roh) is one of the most well-loved foods in all of Greece, and the one ethnic dish that everyone claims to have tried.

The dish is made of meat roasted on a vertical spit and served with tomato, onion and tzatziki sauce wrapped in pita (Wikipedia, 2014). Available at the Taverna.

Greek Salad

A bed of greens topped with peppers, black olives, tomatoes, fresh feta cheese, and a tangy traditional Greek dressing, this is the choice of your one superhealthy friend. While your friend will likely have the large as their main entree, you can feel free to have it as just a side to soften the gastronomic blow of the other indulgent offerings you’ll inevitably consume at this tasty fest. Available at the Hellenic Hall and Taverna.

Pastitso

This carb blowout is brought to you courtesy of layered, baked macaroni with a seasoned tomatocinnamon meat sauce topped with cheese sauce. This indulgent cube of calories looks like it came straight off a Buzzfeed cheese bucket list. Available in the Hellenic Hall.

Spanakopita

Spanakopita is a tasty layering of buttery flaky filo dough, spinach, and feta cheese sliced into perfectly biteable triangles. This flavorful, savory pie satisfies the tastebuds while sneaking in a nutritious serving of spinach. But if you want to cut out the vegetable middleman, order tiropita, which is just the cheese and the filo without those pesky vitamins and minerals.

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HOT PIECE OF GLASS

BY JOSH NEWBY

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FEW THINGS SIGNAL the start of Florida’s transition from summer to fall like the sight of pumpkins. They can be seen for sale on the side of the road and as decoration in homes.

Their taste can be noticed in everything from homemade pies to frequently purchased lattés. The pumpkin is such an integral part of cooler weather and everyone’s favorite season that it is perhaps no surprise that the more artistic among us have taken to immortalizing its visage with glass and clay.

First City Art Center (FCAC) celebrates the pumpkin, the friendlier weather and the artistic process with its annual Glass Pumpkin Patch event, held this year Oct. 10 and 11. At the event, consumers can browse the vast selection of glass and clay pumpkins and purchase a few for themselves or friends. These beautiful, ornate pieces of art range in size from just a few inches in diameter to as much as a foot across.

“This is our eighth event, and it’s our biggest fund-raiser of the year,” said Meredith Doyen, executive director of the non-profit arts organization. “The revenues account for about a quarter of our budget.”

On Oct. 10 from 6 to 8 pm, FCAC will host a preview party where, for just $25, members of the community can have first dibs on the over 2,000 glass pumpkins for sale. The preview party features complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beverages, live glassblowing demonstrations, pottery demos, live music, door prizes and more.

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“It’s become almost like Black Friday,” said Doyen. “We expect more than 1,000 people to attend.”

Local artists begin making the Pumpkin Patch pumpkins in May. Many of these artists are volunteers who learn their craft while creating timeless pieces of art for FCAC to sell to the public. Some certified artists choose to rent studio space at FCAC and sell their signature pumpkins at the event, as well. Most of the pumpkins are made during creative binges with 10 or 15 artists expertly crafting more than 90 pumpkins every four hours.

John Shoemaker is one such artist who hails from Philadelphia and is a current artist in residence and instructor at FCAC. ”The sense of excitement and empowerment stemming from manipulating molten glass is a constant inspiration for me as an instructor,”

THESE PUMPKINS ARE LOCALLY MADE WITH A LOT OF ATTENTION AND ARTISTRY INVESTED INTO EACH INDIVIDUAL PIECE.

said Shoemaker. “I find that teaching glassblowing starts from a very different place than many other media, in the sense that you teach someone how to become aware of their body in motion and how the material responds to the actions of their body.”

These unique, artistic pumpkins are made using the traditional glassblowing technique, which involves inflating molten glass into a mold or by freeblowing short puffs of air using a metal blowpipe and working it into a particular shape. Color is applied during the process.

For those interested in learning the craft, Shoemaker offers the popular “Make Your Own…(glass items)” and the one-day, three-hour workshops (Beginning I & II; Intermediate I & II) on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

A regional love for locally crafted goods is to thank for the success of the Pumpkin Patch event, the center itself and the classes that develop people’s artistic sensibilities, according to Doyen.

“This time of year, you can buy a glass pumpkin almost anywhere,” said Doyen. “But it’s not the same. These pumpkins are locally made with a lot of attention and artistry invested into each individual piece. People appreciate that.”

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GREATER GOOD FEST

OCT. 10-12 AT THE COMMUNITY MARITIME PARK

BY CHRISTIAN PACHECO

FOR THE EIGHTH YEAR, THE GREATER GOOD FESTIVAL IS bringing diversity, togetherness and light-hearted fun to the families of Northwest Florida. This time, however, the festival will be a little closer to home for many of its fans.

The festival will take place Oct. 1112 at Community Maritime Park in Downtown Pensacola. It was formerly held at Adventures Unlimited in Milton. Ric Kindle, the festival’s founder and music coordinator, explained that he worked with the city to stage it Downtown in response to guests’ request that the event be held in a more central location.

“The more people we can “THERE ARE MOMENTS reach with the festival, the WHEN YOU’RE TOTALLY IN better it will be,” said Kindle.

THE PRESENT MOMENT, The upcoming celebration will AND I LOOK AROUND include yoga classes, children’s AND I JUST SEE THE KIDS PLAYING, PEOPLE LAUGHING, THE MUSIC GOING ON… THOSE MOMENTS ARE SPECIAL TO ME.”

activities and vendor booths. Two of the local vendors are Rafi Perez, a local contemporary artist, and Klee Galligan, a jewelry maker. Both will be featured in the festival’s Visual Art Zone and are excited to be a part of this year’s Greater Good Festival, according to a news release.

Equally as promising as the visual art and activities offered is the lineup of musical entertainment. Various regional acts including Betsy Badwater, Ivory Faces and Delta Reign will take the stage at the Hunter Amphitheater, jamming out different styles like bluegrass, reggae and rock ‘n’ roll.

Another one of the popular groups is Flow Tribe, which will headline the first night on Saturday, Oct. 11. Flow Tribe, a funk rock band from New Orleans, has toured all around the country and has shared the stage with Trombone Shorty, Juvenile and Bill Summers, according to their official website.

The event’s parent company’s mission statement says that the Greater Good Festival’s aim is to not only encourage diversity and enrich the community through visual arts,

music and the healing arts, but also to increase awareness for area children’s organizations. In the past, the event has partnered with groups like Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Campfire Kids and others, featuring them on posters, t-shirts and radio advertisements, said Kindle.

This year, The Greater Good Festival is promoting Emagine-Nation, a virtual suite mainly specializing in children’s education and entertainment, but also providing helpful tools for high school and collegeage students. The website includes games that reward players with website currency and unlockable content, homework help and a safe social media hub. EmagineNation launches on Oct. 13.

For many of his fellow volunteer staffers, Kindle said what they enjoy most is seeing the festival come together after much hard work because it emulates the Greater Good essence, to bring children and adults from all walks of life together.

“There are moments when you’re totally in the present moment, and I look around and I just see the kids playing, people laughing, the music going on… those moments are special to me,” said Kindle.

For more information on the Greater Good Festival, including ticket prices and sponsorship details, contact Ric Kindle at 982.4466, rkindle2012@gmail.com or visit greatergoodfestival.com.

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STEPPING OUT IN STYLE FASHION SHOW

By Emily Lullo THE UNIQUE EVENT BENEFITS A GOOD CAUSE WHILE SHOWING OFF SOME KILLER STYLES. NEW YORK FASHION Week may have come and gone last month, but Pensacola is gearing up for its own night of runway revelry. Stepping Out In Style, the 38th Annual Women’s Board Fashion Show, will bring a night of style for a good cause to New World Landing on Oct. 16.

Sue Straughn will be the master of ceremonies at the event and the night kicks off at 5:30 pm with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction.

Attendees can bid on items like a portrait session with a local oil painter while mingling with fellow fashion-savvy guests.

“The silent auction has everything from fashion related items to spa items and we’ll also have trips and jewelry,” says Baptist Healthcare Foundation development director Heather Moorer.

At 6:30 pm the live auction will take place with auctioneer and Cat Country radio personality Brent Lane, and at 7 pm, the main event will be staged on the catwalk. This year the Baptist Healthcare Foundation Women’s Board Executive Committee volunteered many hours to host a premier event that utilizes top of the line talent including 14 Oct 2014 downtowncrowd.com

a professional coordinator to organize the fashion extravaganza.

Both local and professional models will strut in fashions from local retailers including Bluetique, Market & Mainly Shoes, Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique and Fig. These boutiques will be showcasing the latest in fall and winter fashion to the community. Moorer says the fashion show attracts a wide audience from couples to ladies old and young.

“The biggest thing is if you enjoy fashion it’s an awesome event,” she says.

Last year the event raised $76,000 for Baptist Healthcare and in the past the funds raised have been put toward things like a specific piece of equipment for the electro physiology lab and the library at the Lakeview Center’s children’s center. This year organizers hope to meet or top last year’s numbers.

Join in the glitz and glamour at the 38th Annual Women’s Board Fashion Show for a night of high fashion fun to support programs and projects for Baptist Healthcare. Tickets are $50 and are available at baptisthealthcarefoundation.org.

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GALLERY NIGHT GUIDE

ART, MUSIC, FUN AND MORE, ALL ON THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN PENSACOLA

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OFFICIAL GALLERY NIGHT GUIDE ARTISTS & SPECIALS Al Fresco - Five Pensacola hotspots in one convenient location: Shux Oyster Bar, Z Taco, Gouda Stuff, Gunshot BBQ, Fusion World, live music by Glen Lewis and Company at 6 pm. Pensacola’s fun urban dining experience.

Beef O’Brady’s - Come by and try our signature drink, Knock Out Punch, while enjoying live music from 10 pm to close!

Belle Ame’ - Beach plans this weekend? Check out featured aloe and shea body whips – sure to make sunburns feel like a million bucks! Or try Salt Body Polish to leave skin feeling great!

The Song Byrd’s - Enjoy live musical entertainment from a wide variety of genres including blues, rock, country and swing in front of the post office on Palafox!

Blue Morning Gallery - Touchable Art, the newest Blue Morning Gallery Spotlight on Art Show, features 3-D works by Tammy Caspersen, pottery; Mark Schmitt, mosaic tile; Suzette Brooks, fused glass; Maria Hoch, pottery and paper mache; Sue Woodson, pottery; and Dick McNeil, wood. October’s Gallery Night, Oct. 17, will feature extended hours, special gallery festivities, and the Celtic sounds of Sweet Prospect.

Dog House Deli - Enjoy live tunes from Three Bean Soup and full menu until midnight! Drink specials: $4 craft beers, $3 domestics, $4 glasses of wine, $2 PBR tall boys.

Don Alan’s - Don Alan’s will feature the fine art and painted glassware of Beege Welborn.

Emerald Coast Tours - Free Segway demos. Artist Charles Bodree will display handmade boats by CABYachts and children inspired paintings by Rebecca Pounders will be displayed and for sale.

Four Seasons Market & Eatery – Try homemade fried chicken, gumbo, crab cakes, or new Triple Play sandwich during Gallery Night! Open til 9 pm.

Gracie Martial Arts - Come by Gracie to see how Jiu Jitsu can stand as the most effective form of selfdefense, whether you are a stay-at-home mom or a UFC Fighter! Gallery Night open house from 5 to 9 pm!

(The) Great Southern Restaurant Group - The courtyard at Seville Tower, at the corner of Palafox and Government, will host local musician Lucas Crutchfield and the work of photographer Barrett McClean. Along with a full bar, and $5 hero sandwiches!

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Harvest Outreach Church, Rex Theatre - Family fun for everyone! Track our renovation progress and bring the family down to enjoy bounce houses, music, puppeteers, and more!

Hopjacks, Inc. - Come enjoy live music by local artists with happy hour from 4:20 to 6:20 pm! Gallery Night specials: $1 off taps, $1 off wine, ½ off appetizers and martinis! All Sweetwater taps will be $2 for a 16 ounce pour from 7 to 9 pm.

Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique - Come by from 5 to 9 to check out our new arrivals and special Gallery Night sales!

Jordan Valley - Come see Jordan Valley – Downtown’s Mediterranean experience, in our Gallery Night location!

In front of the County building at the corner of Intendencia and Palafox. Or, for a more sit-down, casual experience, visit our Hookah Lounge at the corner of Jefferson and Intendencia.

Khon’s Asian Bistro - Khon’s is open! Come enjoy Downtown’s only Southeastern Asian Cuisine featuring a sushi bar, Asian tapas and fine sake.

Mainline Art House – We will have a new exhibition featuring the works of Juan Francisco Adaro and Jason Traffanstead. Additionally, we will have an exhibition entitled Art Across the Spectrum which features works created by people with Autism. Proceeds from this exhibition go to Autism Pensacola. Finally, we will be hosting Tesla Motors, who will be onsite with three of their newest electric cars. Tesla staff will be available to show the cars and answer any questions that folks may have.

Pensacola Opera - We will present our two touring productions, Pinocchio and How Andy Found his Voice, for free at the October Gallery Night in front of Artel Gallery. Both shows feature the 2014-15 Artists in Residence.

Quayside Art Gallery - Quayside will present in the East Gallery the “12 X 12 X 12 “Show” featuring the works of 12 distinguished artists. The 12 artists are Joyce Bennink, Mary Blanos, Etoyle Sermons, Linda Doss, Donna Freckmann, Marian Guthrie, Darlene Homringhausen, Marianne McDonald, Patricia O’Neal, Patsy Pennington, Lynn Robinson, and Mailande Turner.

Other Quayside artists work will fill the rest of the West Gallery. Quayside will be open from 5 pm to 9 pm on Gallery Night.

Sam Marshall Architects - Featuring live music from local band, Marshall and Johnson from 5 to 9 pm during Gallery Night!

Be sure to check out all official Gallery Night participants! Included below are some featured events and specials available at time of print.

Seville Quarter (Rosie O’Grady’s) - Seville Quarter’s Artist Row features over 80 local artists and vendors in the street in front of the complex. Don’t forget the free wine and beer tasting starting at 5 pm in our Wine and Gift shop!

Susan Campbell Jewelry - Come visit our new location in the Artisan building at Palafox and Main!

Tin Cow - Tin Cow will be featuring a local artist, and will have happy hour from 3 to 7 pm with ½ off starters.

Gallery Night specials: All domestic cans $2, $1 off well drinks, wine by the glass, and sangrias!

(The) Wine Bar On Palafox - Sit with a glass of wine and relish the talent of Michael Lockwood in the breezeway from 7 to 10 pm.

World of Beer - Come in for live tunes and beers from all around the world!

Zarzaur Law Firm - Zarzaur Law Firm invites you to visit the corner of Romana and Palafox Street during Gallery Night for the chance to create your own graffiti art! This event is free of charge!

Official Gallery Night Guide sponsor Cox Business provides voice, data and video services for more than 300,000 small and regional businesses, including healthcare providers, K-12 and higher education, financial institutions and federal, state and local government organizations. The organization also serves most of the top tier wireless and wireline telecommunications carriers in the U.S. through its wholesale division. According to Vertical Systems Group, Cox Business is one of the largest providers of business Ethernet services in the U.S. based on customer ports and has been consistently recognized for its leadership among small/midsize business data service providers. Cox is currently the seventh largest voice service provider in the U.S. and supports one million phone lines.

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

By Josh Newby.

GONE GIRL RELEASE DATE: October 3 CAST: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY RELEASE DATE: October 10 CAST: Steve Carrell, Jennifer Garner What I got from the preview: Members of a happy, Disney-constructed, PGappropriate family live in their nice house and work at their nice jobs and go to their nice school. If this seems like the story of my life, fear not, because it’s not long before things start to go wrong. Everything, in fact, starts to go wrong in this comedy of errors based on the 1972 children’s book.

Most notable for: Sandwiched between a summer full of overlong superhero movies and a fall full of Oscar contenders is this quaint, short little movie based on a book that remains a childhood favorite.

Unqualified critical observation: It’s been a while since a nice, sitcom-style, familyappropriate comedy came out, and I’m not even ashamed about saying that I’m looking forward to this. Plus, Steve Carrell is always a pleasure to watch and Jennifer Garner has been absent too long from the silver screen. File this one in the excellent, outstanding, good, not very bad category.

FURY RELEASE DATE: October 17 CAST: Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, Michael Pena What I got from the preview: Toward the end of World War II, a war-hardened Brad Pitt commands an aging tank and leads a small group of men behind enemy lines to dismantle some positioned Nazi troops. If this seems like my typical Sunday afternoon—never mind. Anyway, the whole preview oscillates between grim, saturation-sapped landscapes and heroic speeches.

Most notable for: Directed by David Ayer of Training Day and End of Watch fame, this movie seems to be the war movie for those who hate war movies.

Unqualified critical observation: The premise may not seem like the most original, but the expertise with which the material is handled seems top-notch, and on those merits alone I will recommend this one. Plus, Pitt’s haircut, either inspired by or the inspiration for the modern-day lazy hipster Mohawk, is well worth the price of admission. Also, Shia LaBeouf is shrouded by so much dirty clothing and greasy makeup that you almost forget it’s him.

What I got from the preview: Two young, attractive people meet at a party, date each other, and eventually get married. If this seems at first like the story of how I met my wife, you’re in for a rude awakening when the wife disappears and foul play is suspected.

The media descends, questioning the husband’s innocence in the matter, as we learn more about these characters and how little they know about each other.

Most notable for: Where to begin?

The book is full of nasty characters doing nasty things and tackles relevant issues of economic uncertainty and the media’s role in dramatizing and endlessly analyzing popular criminal proceedings. Director David Fincher

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Unqualified critical observation: Gillian Flynn, the author of the book and obviously a very troubled individual, wrote the screenplay with a different ending to keep readers interested and to prevent viewers from being spoiled. The talent both in front of and behind the camera is enough to make me buy advance tickets even had I not watched the preview and advance tickets were still a thing.

MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN RELEASE DATE: October 17 CAST: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Garner, Emma Thompson, Judy Greer What I got from the preview: An ensemble cast brings to life a story of love, adultery, heartbreak and romantic disillusionment in the age of technology. Not a word is spoken, but the faces of rage and disappointment speak a thousand words about the sexual frustrations of teenagers and adults.

Most notable for: Romantic movies nowadays seem to take one of two routes: the unrealistic, predictable comedy with see-through characters, or the Nicholas Sparks brand of romantic tragedy. This film, however, takes a serious look at modern romance through a critical lens.

Unqualified critical observation: Although everyone in this movie appears sad all the time, I am looking forward to it. Jason Reitman (Juno, Up in the Air) is usually a fantastic purveyor of complex, everyday characters dealing with relatable problems.

Don’t let the presence of Adam Sandler fool you; this is not an Adam Sandler vehicle and contains no frat-boy humor.

NIGHTCRAWLER RELEASE DATE: October 31 CAST: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton What I got from the preview: A young man with a camera who can’t get a job finds his calling when he begins documenting crimes as they happen. He sells the footage to the highest bidder and eventually becomes an accessory to the crimes he records.

Most notable for: Is it a thriller? Is it a mystery? Is it a scathing indictment on the American public’s obsession with real-life violence? It seems to be all of the above, plus Jake Gyllenhaal in what might be his best performance since Brokeback Mountain and Prince of Persia.

Unqualified critical observation: I have no qualms whatsoever about this movie’s message on modern journalism, except that there seems to be far more cocaine than I experience in my day-to-day professional life. It is shot in a very low-tech, minimalist fashion, emphasizing the subject material and the slow but steady degradation of not only our hero but also of our industry.

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Downtown Pensacola’s Historic District comes alive with festivals and events throughout the fall. With beautiful Seville Square as its centerpiece and the sparkling bay as the backdrop, the Historic District is the perfect place for a picnic, a shopping spree or to spend an afternoon enjoying the gorgeous autumn weather.

This month you can get in the Halloween spirit by exploring the dark history of hauntings in the Historic District. Many of the centuries old houses and buildings host spectral visitors and bloodcurdling tales from years gone by. Grab someone to hold tightly and join a tour this month—if you dare! For a quirkier take on the Halloween season, join PLT for a production of the cult hit Rocky Horror Show.

The Historic District isn’t only for special events, though. 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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HAUNTED HAPPENINGS PLT Presents Rocky Horror Show Oct. 27-31 Contact: 432.2042, pensacolalittletheatre.com Back by popular demand, The Rocky Horror Show is a rock musical, a spoof of science fiction movies, and a bizarre story of seduction and sexual confusion.

The cult classic musical tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist unveiling his new creation, a muscle man named Rocky Horror. Make plans to come join us for a costume contest and do the time warp!

All shows of Rocky Horror Show are at 7:30 pm.

Historic Pensacola Village Haunted House Walking & Trolley Tours Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25; Nov. 1 Join Historic Pensacola’s annual haunted tours through Downtown Pensacola.

Walking tours include: Adults Only Redlight Tour, Ghastly Ghosts of North Seville, Murder and Mayhem, and Tragedy and Terror of South Seville. Or try the Trolley of the Doomed. Tours last an hour and 15 minutes. Walking Tours depart at 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8, 8:30 and 9. Trolley Tours depart at 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30. Adult walking tour tickets are $10 and children 12/under are $5. Trolley adult tickets are $16 and children 12/under are $8. Group tour discounts available. Tours go on rain or shine.

Strong Street Studio Annual Pumpkin Party Oct. 4-5; 12-6 pm Glass artist and owner of Strong Street Studio Scott Novota will once again present the Annual Pumpkin Party featuring an array of one-of-a-kind hand blown glass pumpkins. The party is Oct. 4 and 5 from 12 to 6 pm and will once again be held behind Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille. The event will also include metalwork by Ben Bogan and cocktail specials from Jaco’s.

Downtown Trick or Treat Oct. 30; 4-6 pm Contact: downtownpensacola.com Bring costumed kids Downtown for a safe and fun trick-or-treating experience Thursday, Oct. 30 from 4 to 6 pm.

Participating businesses will offer candy treats and Palafox Street will be closed to vehicular traffic to accommodate the crowds of pedestrian ghouls and goblins.

First City Art Center Pumpkin Patch Oct. 11; 10 am - 2 pm Contact: firstcityart.org First City Art Center is holding its eighth annual Glass Pumpkin Patch Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 am to 2 pm. This is the biggest year yet, with over 1,500 unique hand-blown glass and hand-thrown clay pumpkins to choose from. If you want to beat the crowds you can come out Friday, Oct. 10 from 6 to 8 pm for the Preview Party! Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beverages, live glassblowing and pottery demos, live music, door prizes and more! Entry to the Preview Party is $25 per person.

Fright Nights at Medieval Village Oct. 24-31 Contact: gcrf.us Come see frightening horrors beyond your wildest imagination as you encounter ghosts, monsters, and creatures from beyond as you tour the evil woods on a haunted hayride, then stroll through the haunted castle. Spooky fun for all ages awaits at Fright Nights at Medieval Village, located at the Wilcox Road exit off I-10. There will be free drive-in horror movies, pumpkin patch tours and trick or treating each night form Oct. 24-31, along with gypsy fortune tellers, a dark carnival sideshow and much more. Admission is free and hayride and castle tickets are $5 each.

Seville Quarter Oct. 31 Contact: sevillequarter.com Seville Quarter will host Pensacola’s largest Halloween Costume Contest starting at 9 pm for $1,000 cash for the first prize winner. There will be great prizes for the top 20 costumes. Registration starts at 7 pm. The contest will be open to ages 21 and up.

O’Riley’s Irish Pub Downtown Oct. 31 Contact: orileyspub.com The Downtown O’Riley’s Irish Pub will host several Halloween-themed contests, including pumpkin bowling, pumpkin throwing and brain eating contests, with $1,000 in cash and prizes and a costume contest at 11 pm. The fun starts at 7 pm and specials include $5 Pumpkin Bombs and $10 buckets of Bud and Bud Light. As usual O’Riley’s will have BOGO from 4 to 7 pm and food will be served all night. There will be a $5 cover charge at the door.

Halloween Trolley Tour With First City Shakespeare Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18 at 6 pm; Oct. 24, 25, 31 at 6 pm and 8 pm Contact: 417.7321 or halloweentrolley.com Climb aboard a Winterfest trolley and Glinda the Good Witch will lead you on encounters throughout Downtown with some of the most famous spell-casters in history. This tour is a little bit spooky and a whole lot of fun for the family, with singing, interactive visits with the witches, and goodies for everyone. The rides begin Oct. 10 and last 90 minutes, beginning and ending at the Visitor Information Center at the foot of the Pensacola Bay Bridge. Cost is $5 for children 10 and younger, $25 for adults. downtowncrowd.com Oct 2014

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So Chopped Now Open!

UWF Historic Trust Hosts Grand Opening of Voices of Pensacola

There’s a new fast and healthy lunch option for Downtown and it’s So Chopped, a gourmet salad bar located inside the Bodacious Olive. With an array of tantalizing options to customize your fresh salad feast, So Chopped is the latest addition to the So Go family in the newly revitalized Main and Palafox corridor.

University of West Florida President Judy Bense, Gulf Power President Stan Connally and UWF Historic Trust Board Chair Jerry Maygarden will commemorate the grand opening of Voices of Pensacola presented by Gulf Power on Thursday, Oct. 2. Voices of Pensacola serves as a multicultural center highlighting the city’s diverse history and providing a place for residents and visitors alike to gather, learn and tell their stories. The reception will begin at 5 pm with a ribbon cutting at 5:30 pm and a tour of the center at 6 pm at 119 E. Government St.

Fossil Day & Superhero Science at the MESS Hall Oct. 11 & Oct. 25

The MESS Hall will celebrate Superhero Science in honor of Marvel Comic’s 75th Anniversary on Oct. 25. Visitors will explore superpowers like invisibility, strength, and more. Everyone is encouraged to come in costume. Other October highlights include one of the most popular programs, Fossil Day, on Oct. 11 beginning at 1 pm. Participants can dig through fossil rich Eocene marine sediment, hunting for shark teeth and other fossils which they will get to add to their collections. Preregistration is required, and slots fill quickly. Check out the website for many more upcoming programs at pensacolamesshall.org.

Angel’s Garden Presents Author & Speaker Kathleen Logan

Angel’s Garden, a unique art and gift shop located at 1208 N. 12th Ave. in East Hill, will host a special presentation featuring author and motivational speaker Kathleen Logan. Logan authored the book Second Blooming for Women: Growing a Life That Matters After 50, and she will speak at Angel’s Garden Oct. 20 at 6 pm. The topic for the presentation is the Balancing Beam of Life. Come to Angel’s Garden for this inspiring evening and visit secondbloomingforwomen.com for more information about Kathleen Logan. downtowncrowd.com Oct 2014

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Da t e l i ne D o w n t o wn Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure Oct. 5 Grab your tiaras and doubloons and join us for Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure Oct. 5 at the Pensacola Bay Center. Mickey and Minnie are taking their seats too at this never-before-seen live show featuring your favorite characters from Disney Junior’s hit series, Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates. There will be two showings at 2 pm and 6 pm.

Tickets are $17, $27, $30, $37, $67, and $87 and are available through pensacolabaycenter.com.

Atlas Beverage Classes at the Fish House Deck Oct. 2 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 Oct. 2 class will feature “An Overview of Pale Ales.” Reservations are required. Call 516.2324 to reserve a seat.

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Hill-Kelly Drive-In Movie at the Maritime Park: Rio 2 Oct. 3 The City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department will host the final Hill-Kelly Drive-In Movie of the season on Oct. 3. This is a free and family-friendly event offered at Community Maritime Park. Movie-goers have options for watching the film from their cars in the oldfashioned drive-in movie style or tailgating. They can also bring blankets and chairs to watch the movie underneath the stars from the lawn seating area. Concessions will be available but you can bring your own food. Please do not bring glass containers or pets to the event. Parking begins at 5 pm and movie begins at 7 pm.

IHMC Evening Lecture Series Presents Cancer Control in the 21st Century Oct. 9 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 Oct. 9 chief medical and scientific officer and executive vice president of the American Cancer Society Dr. Otis Webb Brawley will speak on the topic Cancer Control in the 21st Century. 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.

Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Then & Now Oct. 11 Doug Watson with the Red Cross will explore how disaster preparedness has evolved through the years. Presentation will be in the first floor classroom of the J. Earle Bowden Building at 120 Church St. Oct. 11 at 3 pm. This presentation is in conjunction with the Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow: Living with the Atomic Bomb, 1945-1965 exhibit on display until October 20 in the Wentworth Museum. Refreshments will be served. For more information call 595.5985.

Cooking Demonstrations & Wine Pairings with Chef Irv Miller Oct. 15 Enjoy a Cooking Demonstration and Wine Pairing at Jackson’s Steakhouse with Chef Irv Miller. For the Oct. 15 demonstration Chef Irv will present “Game and Waterfowl.” Tickets are $45 and there will be two seatings at 5 pm - 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm - 9 pm. For reservations call 217.2347.

Blue Angel Practices Oct. 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 The Blue Angels will perform practice air shows over Pensacola Naval Air Station most Tuesday and Wednesday mornings starting in March at 11:30 am, with autograph sessions with the pilots inside the National Naval Aviation Museum on most Wednesdays. Admission to the Blue Angel practices is free and open to the public.

The viewing area for the Blue Angels practice is located behind the National Naval Aviation Museum. Bleachers are available for seating about 1,000 people. Viewers can also bring their own lawn chairs, hats, sunscreen and water. For more information, visit blueangels.navy.mil.

Barktoberfest XII in Seville Square Oct. 25 Enjoy a day of play with your dog in Seville Square!

This pet-friendly event will benefit the Humane Society of Pensacola and will feature a fun-filled day of activities that will include contests, prizes and vendor booths with pet-related items. Seville Square will go to the dogs on Oct. 25 from 9 am to 4 pm. For more information call 432.4250.

Ice Flyers Kick Off 2014-2015 Season Oct. 25 & 31 The back-to-back SPHL champions the Pensacola Ice Flyers will open the 2014-2015 season at the Pensacola Bay Center with a match against Columbus Cottonmouths Saturday Oct. 25.

All home games begin at 7:05 pm. For more information call 432.0800.

Oct. 25 vs. Columbus Cottonmouths Oct. 31 vs. Louisiana Rivermen

Heroes Among Us – Veterans Speakers Series Oct. 31 Come to the Veterans Memorial Park Oct. 31 at 6 pm for the Heroes Among Us Veterans Speakers Series. The guest of honor for Oct. 31 is First Sergeant Peavy, Army National Guard Unit Pensacola First Gulf War. Water and light food provided and guests can bring chairs or blankets for seating. The Marine Corps League (MCL) J. R. Spears Detachment 066 of Pensacola, Fla. sponsors this fundraising initiative to benefit the Marines in Distress Fund. The fund was activated during January of 2013. Events draw upon local veterans from all services to tell their story of service to our nation and of all donations are allocated to the fund. For more information call 290.7561.

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Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow: Living With the Atomic Bomb, 1945-1965 at the T.T. Wentworth Museum Through Oct. 20 See how Americans in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s experienced the atomic threat as part of their daily lives. The traveling exhibition Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow: Living with the Atomic Bomb, 1945-1965 is at the T. T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum until Oct. 20. The show features more than 75 original objects from the atomic era, plus large-scale graphics, radio broadcasts, and film. This traveling exhibit was curated by Michael Scheibach and ExhibitsUSA. For more information call 595.5985.

Lost Virtue: Pensacola’s Red Light District at the Destination Archaeology Resource Center Through October 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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Anjelah Johnson at the Saenger Theatre Oct. 19 Anjelah Johnson-Reyes became an internet sensation with her viral video “Nail Salon” which led to many stand up performance opportunities. That same year, she joined the cast of MADtv as a series regular. Johnson has also been seen as a live action character in the film Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel and she then lent her voice for the animated film Marmaduke. In June 2009, Anjelah recorded her first one-hour special for Comedy Central and Warner Brothers Records titled That’s How We Do It. Her second one-hour special, The Homecoming Show, aired on NUVO TV in July of 2013 and will be available on DVD later this year. See the comedienne in action at the Saenger Theatre Oct. 19 at 8 pm. Tickets are $32.50 and are available at pensacolasaenger.com.

PMA Presents Guild Hall: An Adventure in the Arts Oct. 3 - 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. An opening reception will be held Friday, Oct. 3 at 5:30 pm.

For more information visit pensacolamuseum.org.

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Improvable Cause at PLT Oct. 4 Improvable Cause is Pensacola’s best (and only) improvisational comedy troupe performing the first Saturday of every month 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.

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Presents Opening Night Oct. 4 Join the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra for Opening Night at the Saenger Theatre at 8 pm, Oct. 4. This concert is part of the Masterworks Series and Opening Night will feature Glenn Dicterow, acclaimed concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic for 34 years, performing Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. Other musical selections will include Mozart, Barber and Ravel.

Tickets range from $22-$84 and are available at pensacolasaenger.com.

Ar t · Music · Theatre Adult Workshops at the PMA: Letting Loose With Charcoal with artist Mikaela Sheldt Oct. 4 Come and explore the process-based methodology of image making with artist Mikaela Sheldt. Students will work from their own personal and meaningful image with the goal of recreating it in a large, charcoal drawing. The workshop will cover a study of the human form, how to work in layers, the different techniques in working with wet and dry charcoal, and how to embrace mistakes. The workshop will be Oct. 4, 10 am - 4 pm. Cost is $75 for PMA members and $90 for non-members. For more information and registration email cglover@pensacolamuseum.org or visit pensacolamuseum.org.

Gov’t Mule at the Saenger Theatre Oct. 7 Gov’t Mule will take to the Saenger stage Oct. 7 at 7 pm. Formed by Allman Brothers guitarist, Warren Haynes, and bassist Allen Woody, as a side project in 1994, they released their debut album in 1995, and have since released an additional nine studio albums, plus numerous EPs and live releases. Gov’t Mule has become a staple act at music festivals across North America, with both its members and frequent guests boasting members from other notable bands, adding various funk and blues rock elements to the band’s sound.

Tickets are $32.50, $37.50 and $42.50 and are available at pensacolasaeger. com.

Smokey Joe’s Café at the Saenger Theatre Oct. 8 Welcome to the hottest joint in town! The Coasters are headlining and it’s always a party at Smokey Joe’s Café! This Tony Award-nominated and Grammy-winning salute to legendary songwriters Leiber and Stoller is a raise the roof, song-and-dance celebration of some of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest hits! Get ready for songs like “Hound Dog,” “Stand by Me,” “Yakety Yak,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “On Broadway,” “Love Potion #9,” “Fools Fall in Love,” and many more. Join the sensation at the Saenger Theatre Oct. 8 at 7:30 pm.

Tickets start at $48 and are available at pensacolasaeger.com.

Jazz Society Blue Monday at V. Paul’s Oct. 13 Jazz Society of Pensacola’s blues night, Blue Monday, will now be held the second Monday of the month at V. Paul’s Italian Ristorante. The concert features a top area blues/jazz band and the public is welcome to attend. The Oct. 13 Blue Monday will feature Joe Occhipinti’s Big Band. The restaurant offers a special menu of fine Italian cuisine as well as a full bar. Admission is $10 for JSOP members and guests, $15 for non-members, $5 for students with ID and free for military in uniform. For more information visit jazzpensacola.com.

PMA Presents Kim Howes Zabbia: Creativity Vs. Fear Oct. 17 - Nov. 29 This exhibit by Kim Howes Zabbia, Louisiana artist, author and teacher, covers 24 years of work from 1990 to now. Currently represented by Ariodante Gallery in New Orleans, Kim has had 16 solo exhibitions since earning her MFA in Studio Art at LSU during which time she developed her “No Fear” philosophy--that of opening her mind to allow the subject matter to evolve from within.” An opening reception will be held Friday, Oct. 17. The artist will be giving “A Retrospective Chat” on Oct. 30, as well as a “No Fear” painting workshop on Nov. 1. For more information visit pensacolamuseum.org.

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PMA Presents 60 Gifts for 60 Years: Selections from the PMA Permanent Collection Through Oct. 11 In celebration of six decades of generosity, the Pensacola Museum of Art presents a selection of gifts made to the permanent collection. This exhibition highlights the development of the museum’s collection through a wide range of subject matter, media and technique. To date the collection has grown to include over 400 works of art by international, national, and regionally acclaimed artists. The impact of these gifts, and their stewardship, are a valuable part of PMA heritage.

This exhibition may close in October, but the legacy of donor generosity will endure for years to follow. For more information visit pensacolamuseum.org.

PMA Presents Pat Regan: Roots & Remembrance Oct. 24 - 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. An opening reception will be held Friday, Oct. 24 at 5:30 pm. For more information visit pensacolamuseum.org.

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PMA Presents Works on Paper: Selections from the Permanent Collection Through Oct. 18 The works on paper category includes drawings, etchings, photography, fine art prints, and watercolors. This exhibition affords the opportunity to view a range of printmaking techniques from the museum’s collection. Works represented include such artists as Thomas Hart Benton and Kathe Kollwitz. The PMA Permanent Collection has grown over the past 60 years to include over 400 artworks, with an emphasis on works on paper from the 20th and 21st century. For more information visit pensacolamuseum.org.

Artel Gallery & NLAPW Present Out of the Shadows Through Oct. 17 The Pensacola Branch of the National League of American Pen Women presents Out of the Shadows, an introspective exhibit in the Vault at Artel Gallery featuring the works of member artists, writers, photographers and designers with insights into the inspirations that sparked their creations. The mission of the NLAPW is to encourage creativity and to promote artistic endeavors in local communities. Out of the Shadows is an inside look at aspiring Pensacola Pen Women. This exhibition will be on display through Oct. 17. For more information visit artelgallery.org.

Ar t · Music · Theatre Blue Morning Gallery Presents Touchable Art Through Oct. 25 Touchable Art, the newest Blue Morning Gallery Spotlight on Art Show, features 3-D works by Tammy Caspersen, pottery; Mark Schmitt, mosaic tile; Suzette Brooks, fused glass; Maria Hoch, pottery and paper mache; Sue Woodson, pottery; and Dick McNeil, wood. Touchable Art runs through Oct. 25 and is free to the public. Blue Morning Gallery is located at 21 Palafox Pl. Hours are Monday-Thursday 10 am - 5 pm; Friday and Saturday 10 am - 8:30 pm; and Sunday 12:30 - 4 pm. For information, call 429.9100 or visit bluemorninggallery.com.

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.

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 Tuesdays: Jazz Jam, Paper Street Soap Co. Wednesdays-Saturdays: Dueling Piano Show Oct. 2: Hotel Oscar Oct.3-4: Banana Republic Oct. 10-11: Kategory 5, Trunk Monkey, Thriller Oct. 16: Timberhawk Oct. 17-18: Timberhawk, The Red Field, Grand Theft Audio, Thriller Oct. 30: Thriller Oct. 31: Grand Theft Audio, Thriller La Brisa Music Schedule Every Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30: Jazz Goes Dancing with Joe Occhipinti Every Sunday 5-8: Loran and Mistry featuring Al Martin Oct. 3: John Maddox Oct. 4: Loren and Misty-Jazz and Motown Oct. 5: John Wheeler acoustic/vocals 11-2 Oct. 10: Acoustic Travelers- Americana Acoustic and Vocals Oct. 11: John Maddox – acoustic instrumental Oct. 12: John Wheeler – acoustic and vocals 11-2 Oct. 17: John Maddox Oct. 18: Loren and Misty Oct. 19: John Maddox 11-2 Oct. 24: John Wheeler Oct. 25: John Maddox Oct. 26: John Wheeler Oct. 31: Halloween party with Loren and Misty featuring Platinum Group

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

Oct. 2: Bubba Sparxxx, Cutthroat Oct. 3: Old 97s, David Wax Museum Oct. 4: BustOut Burlesque Presents: Bad Girls of Burlesque featuring Danielle Colby of American Pickers Oct. 8: St. Vincent, Matthew E. White Oct. 9: The Subdudes Oct. 10: The Smart Brothers, The Gills Oct. 12: Drivin n’ Cryin, Heavy Kid Oct. 15: PLM “Keepin it Crew” Tour 2014 featuring Michal, Menert, Eliot Lipp, Paul Basic, and Supervision, Marcelo Moxy Oct. 16: Twiztid, Kung Fu Vampire, Neurotic November, Psych Ward Druggies Oct. 17: The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Oct. 18: Blockhead, Elaquent, Muneshine Oct. 21: B.o.B with Kevin Gates—No Genre Tour Oct. 22: Brother Ali’s Home Away From Home Tour, Bambu & DJ’s Last Word, hosted by MaLLy Oct. 24: Yelawolf, Rittz, Big Henry, DJ Klever Oct. 25: Watsky—All You Can Do Tour, Kyle, Anderson Paak Oct. 28: An Evening with Andy McKee Oct. 29: The Electronic Death March Tour ft. Mantis, Rekoil, Trollphace and more Oct. 30: March Fourth Marching Band, Post Pluto

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At Gallery Night Sept. 19

Fa c e s i n t h e C r o w d

At Emerald Coast Beer Fest Sept. 5

Matt Thorne & Deona Hooker

Nick Alan, Albert Kang, Ed Filemy

Huey & Jodi Pearson

Jacob Chadwell & Jamie Allen

Pat Aives & Brad Wilson

Beer Fest vendors

Rikie Melendez & Caitlin Newby Deb & Robert Stoole

DTC QUIZ Erika Bach, Jennifer Knisbell, Meg Baisder

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

Prize: Tickets to PLT’s “Rocky Horror Show.”

Deadline to enter is October 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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