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editor’s note > my two cents on the subject

Kelly Oden Executive Editor As I write my editorial, I am letting out a giant sigh of relief that we have put this year’s brutal summer weather behind us. I love a sunny day as much as anyone, but this year the heat just seemed so oppressive. I’m thrilled for the fall weather and can’t wait to pull out my boots and jackets and enjoy some autumnal good times. For me, it starts tomorrow with a farm field trip with my daughter’s class. Hayrides, corn mazes and pumpkin patches—what fun! If you want to get out and enjoy some crisp country air, check out our list of fun fall activities in this issue. It’s a short window of gorgeous weather, so get it while you can!

It’s also a great time of year for gardening. Summer often gets all the garden glory, but fall and winter gardens in Northwest Florida can be even better.

Lettuces, greens, and broccoli—so many great vegetables grow for many months in our area. In this issue local gardener Marilyn Oberhausen gives some great tips for getting your fall garden started. I hope it inspires you!

We also had the pleasure of visiting a gorgeous condo out at Pensacola Beach.

With 340-degree views of the beach and sound, this condo is definitely a room with a view. We hope you enjoy a glimpse into the luxurious and cozy decor as well.

Love a good festival? Well, it’s time for the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival.

Hundreds of artists and crafts people line Seville Square with a stunning array of arts, crafts, demos and great food. So, throw on a scarf and go find a new piece for your collection.

Happy Fall!

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Contents departments

features Winter Vegetable Gardening .........28

Getting The Most Fruit For Your Labor

opera Season With An Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 arts Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival . . . . . . . . .12

A Room With a View .................34

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tips Auction Savvy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ask the expert Considering a Home Addition? . . . . . . .17 food What the pH? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 fall activities Fall For Family Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 halloween Boo-tiful Halloween Carvings . . . . . . . . .25

25. repeats datebook .....................43 Cover photo by Kassie McLean

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opera

By Emily Lullo

Season With an Edge

Every autumn

the season of ghouls and gore creeps in, and this month there’s a new way to celebrate devilish characters and devious deeds. The 30th season of Pensacola Opera kicks into gear this month and starting the lineup is the October 19 and 21 production of the gruesome tale of Sweeney Todd, marking the momentous anniversary by extending the season and offering three productions for what’s being touted as the “Season With an Edge.”

In previous seasons, Pensacola Opera has produced two productions at the Saenger Theatre in January and March, but in this season both education outreach efforts and productions will begin in the fall.

“Part of the catalyst was not only because of our 30th anniversary season, but also because the Saenger Theatre is helping us get there with a grant in which they are providing some assistance in the rental of the theatre, so it’s enabling us to make this venture possible, and we certainly want to thank that collaboration and possibility,” says Pensacola Opera artistic director Kyle Marrero. “Our sincere hope is that from here on out Pensacola Opera will do three major productions a year.”

Sweeney Todd is a 1979 musical thriller by celebrated American composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, which was also recently adapted into a film directed by Tim Burton starring Johnny Depp in the title role. The story centers around Benjamin Barker, a barber by trade who is unjustly exiled from his home in 19th century London by a judge with devious intentions for Barker’s wife, who

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poisons herself. When Barker arrives back in London 15 years later, he returns to his trade and his customers soon start falling victim to his thirst for vengeance.

Meanwhile the resourceful proprietress of the pie shop below his shop has customers lining up for her mysterious meat pies.

The tale of the demon barber is certainly sinister, but that’s one of the things that interests its wide audience.

“The story is based a little bit on folklore and it has changed with different literary figures, but the darkest telling of the story is certainly the adaptation we see in the musical adaptation,” Marrero says. “I think the most interesting thing about Sweeney Todd is there is such a black comedy aspect of it.”

Pensacola Opera works in the community to encourage interest in opera with education programs in area schools from kindergarten through 12th grade, and also has a Pensacola Young Professionals Encore! Club. Sweeney Todd will draw in a wide range of fans, from regular season ticket holders to a younger generation that has seen and enjoyed the 2007 film.

“We’re ensuring that we’re offering repertoire that will bring in that newcomer to the Saenger Theatre to one of the opera productions, so that we are able to one, expand the palate of our opera aficionados, but then two, build new audience base by offering what they may recognize as a very popular movie that was just out a few years ago starring Johnny Depp, and they want to see it,” Marrero says. “For several reasons for us this is a great expansion

of our repertoire.”

The production of Sweeney Todd was originally intended to be partially staged, but as the planning got underway, more and more stage elements, props and costumes were added. The production will boast full set design by University of West Florida’s Charles Houghton, who is also the lighting designer, as well as costumes by Glenn Avery Breed.

While some elements will be represented through lighting effects and some larger props will be minimized, Marrero says fans will leave feeling as though they saw the full realization.

Sweeney Todd is just the beginning of the expanded “Season With an Edge,” which will offer up two more productions, each prominently featuring a bladed edge as a key to the plot movements. January 25 and 27 will bring The Barber of Seville, another tale of a barber whose tool of choice is his trusty pair of scissors.

In this story, the barber Figaro works to help his friend the Count stop the marriage of his love interest Rosina.

On March 15 and 17, Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca will take the stage in the story of the opera singer Floria Tosca, her love, and jealous Baron Scarpia, in which one character meets their fate on a knife from a dining room table.

Opera aficionados and novices alike, and anyone who loves a good horror comedy, will delight in Pensacola Opera’s 30th season opener. A stellar cast and gorgeous sets and costumes will be a backdrop to favorite tunes in this multiple Tony award-winning musical. For those who haven’t yet seen an opera production in Pensacola, Sweeney Todd is a fitting October introduction to the coming anniversary season.

“We call it big city opera with small town charm and for our opera patrons that have known the quality of our operas and for those newcomers, what they can be sure of is they’ll be seeing casts, singers, and artistry that they’d be lucky to see at any major metropolitan area of the country,” Marrero says. “So they should know that their very own Pensacola Opera is big city opera.”

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ar ts

By Christienne Cloutier

Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival

The Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival

celebrates more than 200 of the nation’s best painters, potters, sculptors, jewelers, graphic artists and craftsmen.

It is a perfect time to enjoy the crisp autumn air and take in the sights of one of the best-regarded, most popular arts festivals in the United States.

What makes this festival so unique? “It is one of the few largest arts festivals run entirely by volunteers,” says festival co-chair, Claudine Kriss. “It is ranked 42 in Sunshine Artistry, America’s Premier Art and Craft Show Magazine.”

Seville Square will host the GGAF on November 2-4 from 9-5 pm. Accompanying the impressive artwork will also be live music and tasty traditional festival fare. Even some of Pensacola’s best-known restaurants will be onsite serving local favorite cuisine.

“We average about 150,000 patrons a year,” says Kriss.

“People really like the unique location of downtown Pensacola.”

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There is something for the entire family, so bring your kids over to Bartram Park and let them enjoy the Children’s Arts Festival, which features numerous handson artistic opportunities for all ages. Face painting, clay play, a flower shop, button creations, sand art, sidewalk art, and a balloon man are provided free of charge. The Children’s Festival is open Friday for children with special needs from selected schools and is open to everyone on Saturday and Sunday from 10-4 pm.

Also in Bartram Park is the Student Art Show, which showcases the talents of students in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Over 2,000 pieces of art from elementary, middle and high school students will be on display.

The artists compete for a total of $25,000 in prize money in all categories. Last year’s Best of Show winner, Sid Kamerman, has been participating in the festival for 22 years.

“It’s in my own hometown so I get to see everybody I know,” says Kamerman. “It’s a lot of fun, everyone has a

grand time.”

Kamerman, who has lived in Pensacola since 1979, will be showcasing his stainless steel, bronze, marble, and petrified wood sculptures this year at the festival.

Live musicians will set the tone for a weekend full of amusement on the Main Stage. Melodies range from bluegrass to Cajun and blues to jazz and classical. Some musicians will include the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, Perdido Brass, Holly Shelton, Tanya Gallagher and many more.

The Parrish Performing Arts Stage will showcase dance schools, performing companies, community groups, and area folk groups. The Children’s Stage features local performing arts, dance, and music groups.

The festival celebrates our artisan history in the Heritage Arts Area, where local craft workers demonstrate traditional arts, crafts and trades, including blacksmithing, engraving, spinning, weaving and other skills.

“This particular show is a unique cultural experience,” explains vendor Lisa Loudermilk. “Pensacola has local flavor that’s fun and authentic.”

Loudermilk has been traveling to the festival from Austin, Texas for the last nine years. Her specialty is oil pastel “geometrees" and “moodscapes” paintings.

“Obviously the beach is the draw,” says Loudermilk. “But it’s Pensacola’s charm that keeps us coming back every year.”

Each year, the GGAF sponsors a design competition to select the official festival poster. The design is turned into a limited-edition poster, tshirts, and other items, which will be available for sale at the festival. This year’s poster winner, Ellen McGaughey, mixes the flavor of the festival with the city’s iconic pelican and beach backdrop to create the winning artwork.

Admission to the festival is free, as are the programs and maps. Pets are not allowed at the festival. For a unique cultural experience visit the GGAF, and become enriched with beautiful artwork from all over the U.S.

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tips

By Winston F. Garth III

Auction Savvy Auctions are an excellent way to buy jewelry, antiques, collectibles and more. You set the price you’re willing to pay and you can have a lot of fun bidding for great treasures. For those of you who are new to auctions, we’ve enlisted local antiques dealer and auctioneer Winston Garth to offer a few tips for having fun and getting a great deal.

Do you know how to buy at auction? Do you know what you are buying? Most people may realize that they don’t.

After being in the auction and antique business for 45 years, I have noticed that many people could use some tips in the bidding and acquiring process. Buyers sometimes pay more than an item is worth, and some stop bidding way below the value of an item. It is important that customers ask before they buy and preview the items. Customers should know the history of the items. They should know everything, from the age, wood and style, to the finish, and most of all, the value. With the Internet, many people have become selfproclaimed experts, but they would be wise to keep an

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open mind.

“I saw it online and they were asking so much,” they will say. Our first question is, “But what did it sell for?”

Just because an item looks just like one the customer has, doesn’t mean it is the same.

We generally have the auction items shown online and on the showroom floor at least one month prior to auction, and we encourage customers to come in and ask questions. Once the hammer comes down, the bidder owns it. It can’t be returned after the auction. A bidder cannot say that they didn’t know what they were bidding on, or that they paid more than they meant to.

The hammer price is a legal sale and the item is the bidder’s.

Auctions can be fun and exciting.

The real excitement comes when there is an antique that has a great history and provenance and has the interest of several bidders. This can often create an all-out bidding war.

Bidders should remember to not get wrapped up in the moment. They should set a price in their mind and decide what a realistic purchase price is for the item, then try to stick close to it. It would be silly, for example, to miss out on a really great item for a minimal amount of money—like $20 or $30. But many bidders may be wise to let it go if the bidding goes to several hundred more than they were comfortable paying. If one bidder lets the competition influence their decision to continue bidding, they may end up paying much more than the item is worth and much more than they intended to pay.

This is why the preview is so important. Make sure to check the item over well. Bidders must determine if it will need any repair or if they like it just as is without any additional cost. Is there a specific place they wish to put the item in their home or are they more concerned about just winning the bid? Winning is great. Everyone loves to win, but at what price is it worth it? Those who decide to attend an auction should do so with a plan in mind. There are no friends or enemies at an auction, and they shouldn’t determine the outcome of the bid. Bid according to plan and don’t be influenced by other bidders.

For more information on Garth’s local auctions, visit: Garth’s Antiques and Auction Gallery 3930 Navy Blvd.

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ask the exper t

By Drew Dennis Omega Construction and Design, Inc. 2880 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, Florida 32563 Phone: 850.255.8383 info@OmegaConstructionAndDesign.com www.facebook.com/OmegaPensacola

Photo by Jef Bond Drew Dennis Age: 30 President of Omega Construction & Design, INC. State Licensed Residential Contractor in Florida, Alabama, and Tennessee. VA Approved Builder. Member of the Gulf Breeze Chamber of Commerce (Board of Directors).

EPA Lead Safe Certified. Affiliate Member-Pensacola Association of Realtors. Member of Gulf Breeze - Rotary International. Sponsor of the Gulf Breeze High School softball, volleyball, and lacrosse teams.

Considering a Home Addition?

1. What is the very first thing a homeowner should do when thinking about an addition for the house?

The first step is to start the process of finding a contractor. Many interior designers and architects recommend the customer make contractor selections later in the process, which can actually cause problems and unforeseen extra costs for the homeowner. For example, designers/architects typically like to complete the design and finalize specs for the project before putting the project out to contractors for bid. The selection process for contractor should be the initial step so that the

contractor can be familiar with the home, the concerns, the expectations, the variables, the project, etc. instead of handing a set of completed blueprints/specifications to three or four different contractors that are not familiar with the project and asking them to provide pricing and making contractor selection off price or initial ‘feel’.

Without any contractor background on the job for the design process, homeowners often realize mid-project that the contractor is not a good fit for them. This can lead to negativity on the project, afterthoughts, or disaster.

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project costs.

4. Once the preliminary drawings have been completed, place them out for bid to the group of contractors that you have researched. The more specifications and input you can give at this point will result in “apples-to-apples” estimates.

5. After you’ve selected the contractor, make any last revisions to the plans and finalize the drawings. This will include getting the prints engineered. Give the “permit ready” set of plans to the contractor and ask for everything to be double checked (particularly the engineering pages) and get a turn key or complete estimate with a contract.

6. Verify that the payment details are clear in the contract, that a building permit was properly pulled and that a

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2. What significantly adds to the cost of an addition?

And what can a homeowner do to reduce the cost?

A good rule of thumb is that anything involving water equals increased expense. For example, bathroom and kitchen additions and remodels are usually more involved than a bedroom or family room project. Fixtures can really add up so try not to go too high end on fixtures, etc. without having all items budgeted. Reducing the amount of doors and windows can certainly help with the budget and we always recommend using non-impact rated glass.

Designers tend to choose high end windows such as casement windows, but a budget-minded homeowner should consider a more economical single hung tilt or picture window which can significantly reduce cost.

Photo by Drew Dennis

Photo by Drew Dennis

A chronological step-by-step process of the start to finish program is below. Clients find success using this program throughout the process as it allows the homeowner to form a partnership with the contractor built on a foundation of trust and excitement in the project and end goal.

1. Gather general ideas for the project including photos from magazines, Pinterest, etc. to ensure the contractor, architect and designers are all on the same page.

2. Get information about contractors from friends/family/neighbors. It can be wise to check contractors out on the Better Business Bureau website at www.bbb.org for unresolved complaints and ratings. Also verify state licensing at www.MyFloridaLicense.com and check consumer sites such as AngiesList.com for reviews.

3. Start the design process by having a preliminary drawing made for the project. We typically charge $500 to start the drawings, which includes revisions as needed. This keeps the initial investment and out of pocket expenses minimal for the homeowner in case something comes up and the project needs to be put on hold or if an idea needs to be scrapped due to budget. These drawings will give enough information to a licensed professional that can give a realistic cost estimate for the project accounting for more defined variables. This is a minimal investment and very useful for the Omega Construction’s master suite addition at the home of Dianne homeowner, as many times they are apprehensive to invest in a project until they McVoy Purser. Above: Construction in progress. can afford it. Terms like ballpark, guesstimate, Notice of Commencement is filed. Building permits can range, etc., are potentially dangerous terms and at a be confirmed by calling the development services or minimum can lead to general disappointment when code enforcement offices for the County your address is reviewing estimates later in the process. Preliminary located in; permits and inspections are also viewable blueprint drawings also encourage subcontractors to online on County or City websites, and searchable by the give a more aggressive price on their scope of work as contractor name, location address, etc..., and the Notice they will view the project as a real job in the works. of Commencement is filed with the Clerk of Courts.

More aggressive pricing from subs equals lower overall

Photo by Jef Bond

4. What’s the value of “building green”?

Depending on the products, there are usually good monetary values to building using green products. The key to maximizing the monetary benefits is to investigate whether you will be receiving a tax credit or a rebate and knowing the benefits of each. Also pay attention to the amounts being offered, qualifying requirements and expirations as they often change/get extended/etc.

Good resources are online, and reputable sub-contractor/product vendors including insulation subcontractors and HVAC subcontractors usually have the most up to date information on their trade specific product. Local municipalities and government incentives are also easily researched online.

5. In short, what’s the difference in “building green” and “energy-efficient”?

Common sense, good information, and budget!

Photo by Jef Bond

Above: The finished addition.

Also make sure that the cubic volume of heated/cooled air added by the addition area(s) does not exceed or strain the existing HVAC equipment. If the existing equipment is older, the system will probably need to be replaced and sized up accordingly. Alternatively, the new area may be more energy efficient through use of high “R” value insulation, low thermal gain windows, etc. In some cases the existing equipment may have been oversized originally for the existing areas so the new addition areas can be incorporated without replacing the system. A mini-split option such as Mitsubishi or LG may be the best option.

The HVAC system can dramatically increase/decrease project costs and is something to have verified.

3. What is the difference in building up versus out and which should homeowners consider as first choice?

First choice would always be to build out. Construction costs are typically lower by minimizing the disturbance of the existing structure. Building out usually involves minimal roof tie in and only a wall or two may need to be stripped and/or reconfigured. Building up is much more involved in both aspects of engineering and construction.

6. What are considerations in getting the addition to match the style of the original house? (Particularly in older homes) Always use a reputable residential home designer, planner, or architect. Ask for examples of additions they have drawn or designed and not just custom new construction homes. There is a big difference in building new and remodeling/adding on to an existing home.

This same thing applies to choosing the contractor. Due to lack of lending and the continued struggling economy, there is a current trend of large size, prestigious custom home-builders that have “shifted” into also offering additions and/or remodels. The homeowner needs to be concerned with the caliber of subcontractors they want in and around their lived-in home. Many times these builders utilize the same crews for both a new home and a remodel as it is assumed that if a builder can build a customized house, certainly they could build an addition. However, sub-contractors or construction workers that work on a dirt lot do not have the same expectations on them as workers that will be in your living room and around your children. Homeowners will benefit from using a contractor that specializes in remodeling and is familiar with variables, job behavior, sensitivity to customers’ needs and/or special accommodations.

7. What’s the average size of an addition?

An average size for a residential addition is around 500 square feet. This is usually enough for a new master bedroom with bath or a master suite. This is the most common addition we construct.

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food

By Jodi Brown, the Ultimate Kitchen Commando

What the pH? 0

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Highly acid forming

7.0 Neutral or almost neutral

You’ve seen it, you’ve heard it, but do you know what it means in relationship to your body and its food sources? pH measures the potential for hydrogen in substances and where all foods fall on the pH scale is determined by their relationship to the middle of the chart, seven (or neutral).

Anything below seven is considered acidic and anything above seven is considered alkaline. Water is neutral.

Hydrogen is important because it allows your cells to stay hydrated, lubricates your joints, helps toxins and waste to be eliminated from the body, transports nutrients to cells that need them and helps your immune system fight viruses and bacteria. If our pH is out of whack, so are we.

Everything we put in our mouth has the potential to affect our internal pH. Foods that are alkalizing to the system are comprised of mostly fresh fruits, vegetables, sea vegetables, and olive, coconut and flax oils. Dark green leafy vegetables are the most alkalizing due to their high mineral content and you should include as many in your diet as you can.

Foods that make the body acidic are processed foods, meat, dairy, fish, vegetable oils, coffee and alcohol. Hel-lo!

The standard American diet. When I say acidic, I mean ACID, the degenerative and destructive kind that forms in the body and wreaks havoc with our system. The more acid we have in the body, the harder the system has to fight to alkalize those harmful acids and our typical diets do not support the fight.

When there is excess acid in the system (acidosis) the body has to neutralize those acids before the kidneys can

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handle it. If the body does not get what it needs to neutralize those acids from dietary intake, it will seek out what it needs in stores in the body. The number one alkalizing agent in the body is calcium, and phosphorus runs a close second. If you aren’t getting enough calcium in your food, your body will pull it from your bones in order to alkalize the acid. Yes, you read that correctly, your bones. So it is very important to get calcium in your diet to help alkalize the damage that highly acidic foods impart on the system. Where is dietary calcium most predominant? Dark green leafy vegetables, not dairy.

While dairy does have calcium in it, but it is also acid forming in the body and contributes to the problem (acidosis) that it is supposed to be helping.

In order for the body to achieve optimal health we should be eating 20 percent acid forming foods and 80 percent alkaline. Unfortunately in the U.S., those numbers are switched around, and we eat mostly acid forming foods and far fewer fruits and vegetables. People who consume predominately acidic foods end up with acidosis in their body, and it is linked to a variety of medical conditions that plague our nation such as chronic diseases, osteoporosis, inflammation, disrupted intestinal bacteria, increased risk for kidney stones and increased production of free radicals.

You’ve read in my articles before how important it is to get more green(s) into your regular foods. Heck, I did an entire article on greens earlier in the year and now maybe you can understand why they are such an important part of a healthy diet. We are coming into the long winter

Highly acid forming Alcohol (all types), cola, cocoa, coffee, tea (un-herbal), pasteurized milk (and dairy), ice cream, candy, sugar, artificial sweeteners, hydrogenated oils, fried and processed foods, chocolate, margarine, jelly.

Stress, negativity, medication, hormone pills.

Highly alkalizing

Neutral or almost neutral Meat, bacon, chicken, white bread, eggs,pasta, pork, white rice, shrimp, turkey, veal, peanuts

Agave, brown rice syrup, olives, pasteurized soft goat cheese, cream, dates, sprouted grains, wild salmon, oysters

Raw honey, sprouted lentils, raw goat cheese (not pasteurized and from antibioti and hormone free goats)

vegetable season here and the cruciferous vegetable family will offer up a variety of excellent choices that are alkalizing to the system. Collard greens, kale, cabbage, bok choy, turnip greens, Napa cabbage and Swiss chard are just a few of the great greens that will be starting to turn up in our local markets and stores over the next few

Most fruit, cold pressed oils, raw carob

Raw almonds, brazil nuts, burdock root, flax seed oil, raw sunflower seeds, fresh herbs, stevia

Green vegetables and lettuce, most vegetables, garlic, fennel, ginger, sea veggies, sweet potatoes, sprouted seeds, grains and beans, tomatoes, avocado, lemons, sea salt

months. Get ‘em while they’re hot.

Pesto can be made with just about any green. Here is a nutrient-dense version made with kale that you can toss with your favorite grain or pasta, scoop into some hot soup, or blend into hummus for either a dip or sandwich spread. Be creative. What would YOU do with this pesto?

Kale Pesto One bunch of kale (about 12 leaves) 2 small cloves garlic ¼ cup nutritional yeast ¼ cup ground pumpkin seeds Juice of half a lemon (about 1 tbsp.)

2 tbsp. cold pressed extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste.

Remove kale leaves from stem then wash and spin dry. Set aside.

In a food processor, drop the garlic cloves and pulse until it is in small pieces. Add kale by the fistful and pulse until well ground up. When you are done with the kale and the machine is running drizzle in the olive oil and blend well. Add both the nutritional yeast, ground pumpkin seeds and the juice of half a lemon and blend again until smooth.

Taste. Add salt & pepper as needed and blend a final time. Makes 1 cup.

Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze in ¼ cup portions in the freezer. Defrost before use.

About the Author: Jodi Brown is the Ultimate Kitchen Commando and loves to turn people on to delicious and healthy foods. She assists people with food transitions and teaches healthy cooking classes. She shares her time between New Orleans and Pensacola. To learn more, visit www.ultimatekitchencommando.com.

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fall activities

By Josh Newby

Fall For Family Fun There’s just something about the cooling temperatures and the leaves’ changing colors that makes people want to stay awake a little later and spend some more time with family. One reason could be that there are so many wonderful, charming activities for families to be a part of. Here are some of our favorite fall and Halloween events happening in the Pensacola area.

Mazes and Hayrides Sweet Season Farms 2260 Horn Road Milton, FL (850) 675-3573 www.sweetseasonfarms.com Be sure to check out Sweet Season Farms this season to have a day full of agricultural fun and learn a little something about the crop-growing process as well. Those who are young and young in heart are welcome to get lost in their seven-acre corn maze. Sweet Season has increased the difficulty level this year, so it could take anywhere from 20 – 40 minutes to get through this year’s maze, depending on just how lost participants want to get.

Guests can use one of the farm’s trivia passports to help direct them to the exit, purchase a maze map, scan the interactive QR code for a map, use new QR codes for clues or use their own keen navigational skills.

Other Activities: Corn Cannon, Corn Crib, Cow Train, Hayride, Playground, Hay Bale Maze, Corn Popper When: September 29 – November 4 Hours: Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm Sunday: 1 pm – 5 pm Fridays in October: 6 pm – 10 pm Magnolia Corn Maze 15275 County Road 49 Summerdale, AL (251) 605-7216 www.magnoliacornmaze.com The 2012 season is Magnolia’s fourth year and they continue to expand activities and fun for all ages. The

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eight-acre corn maze becomes a dark, flashlight only maze on Saturday nights and transforms into a trick or treat maze on October 27 for Halloween.

Other Activities: Cow Train, Hayrides, Rubber Duck Race, Corn Cannon Beanbag Toss, Playground, Petting Zoo, Pig Races, Pony Rides, Pumpkin Slingshot, Hay Jump, Hop-a-Long Rodeo Races When: September 29 - November 3 Hours: Monday – Thursday: By Appointment Only Friday: 5 pm – 8 pm Saturday: 11 am – 9 pm Sunday: 12 pm – 5 pm Seward Farms 10836 Tanner Williams Road Lucedale, MS (228) 641-3936 At the border of Mississippi and Alabama, guests will find the border of fun and fright at Seward Farms. Eight acres of dense, green corn promises a twisty maze of fun and mystery. The last two Friday and Saturday nights of October offer participants lots of spooky fun when the maze becomes a haunted field of fright!

Other Activities: Pig Races, Hayrides, Cow Train, Giant Jumping Pillow, Tube Slide, Corn Cannon, Farm Animals & Goat Walk, Pony Rides, When: September 22 – November 3 Hours: Monday – Thursday: Field Trips By Appointment Only Saturday: 10 am – 9 pm Seward Farms Field of Fright October 19, 20, 26 and 27

Dixon Primary’s Haystackular 4560 Pace Patriot Blvd.

Pace, FL www.haystackular.com S.S. Dixon Primary School proudly presents the Third Annual Haystackular Hay Maze, featuring the largest hay bale maze ever constructed in northwest Florida! Along with the maze, there will be food, fun, and fall festivities for the entire family to enjoy. This year's Haystackular begins the last weekend of September.

When: September 28 – October 27 Hours: Friday: 4 pm – 9 pm Saturday: 12 pm – 9 pm Sunday: 12 pm – 6 pm Spooktackular October 27: 7:30 pm – midnight

Halloween Boo at the Zoo October 20, 21, 27 and 28 Gulf Breeze Zoo Designed for a younger audience, Boo at the Zoo offers four days of scare-free fun. Halloween entertainment and kid-friendly fun wait around every corner. For more information, visit www.gulfbreezezoo.org.

The Big Scare October 19, 20 and 26 Gulf Breeze Zoo Featuring evening events, rides, and games such as an out of this world UFO maze, a spooky freak show, haunted zoo, and a zombie train ride. October 19, 20 and 26 from 6 pm – 10 pm. For more information, visit www.gulfbreezezoo.org.

Trick or Treat Trail October 27 and 28 Gulf Breeze Zoo These are the days for the younger ghouls and goblins to trick or treat with the animals and experience Abrakadoodle face painting, crafts, a UFO maze, a variety of fall-themed games and lots of trick or treat fun. From 10 am – 6 pm Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit www.gulfbreezezoo.org.

Haunted Lighthouse October 19, 20, 26 and 27 Pensacola Lighthouse Guests are invited to wear costumes and join in the family-friendly fun with activities for kids of all ages. Enjoy a tour of the Keeper’s Quarters decorated for Halloween – plus light hearted scares! Daily admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under, seniors 65+ and active duty military. Admission includes museum exhibits and lighthouse. Monday–Saturday: 10 am – 5:30 pm.

Sunday: 12 pm - 5:30 pm. For more information or to make reservations for Pensacola Lighthouse events, call (850) 393-¬1561 or visit www.pensacolalighthouse.org.

Pensacola Lighthouse Ghost Hunt October 13 Pensacola Lighthouse For those in search of the truly terrifying, the Ghost Hunt includes a history tour with ghost stories through the Keeper's Quarters, followed by the opportunity to do your own paranormal investigating using real ghost-hunting equipment. Tours include a trip to the top of the lighthouse, weather permitting. Backless and open-¬toed shoes are not permitted to climb the tower stairs. This tour is recommended for ages 12 and over only. October 6 and 13, 8:30 pm and 11 pm. Admission is $20. For more information, visit www.pensacolalighthouse.org.

Halloween Trolley Tours October 26 and 27 Downtown Pensacola Beware, trolley guests! These tours travel through the centuries on the Blood Red Trolley. Participants will find restless spirits and dastardly demons, many tricks and even a few treats. October 26 and 27 at 6:30 pm. For more information, call (850) 417-7321.

Seville Quarter Halloween Celebrations October 25, 26, 27 and 31 Seville Quarter In usual Seville Quarter fashion, the week leading up to Halloween is full of entertainment options. On October 25, Howl at the Moon encourages all guests to tap into their inner wolf at the stroke of midnight to receive the top prize. On October 26, the annual Zombie Party returns and participants dress up like the undead to have a hauntingly great time. On October 27, Seville Quarter is hosting a Halloween street party, and on the 31st, it’s time for the famous costume contest, with the top winner being awarded $1,000 cash. For more information, visit www.sevillequarter.com.

PLT Presents Rocky Horror Show October 25 - 28, 31 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. 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. For tickets, call the PLT Box Office at (850) 432-2042.

Haunted House Walking & Trolley Tours October 12 - 13, 19 - 20, 26 - 27 Come hear the haunted tales of Downtown Pensacola on the Seville Mayhem Tour. Or for the darker side of Pensacola's history, try the Adults Only Redlight Tour.

Tickets on sale the nights of the tours only due to the instability of Pensacola weather. The Touriffic Summer Ghost Tours are a fundraiser of the Pensacola Historical Society. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children, and are available at the Historic Pensacola Village 205 E Zaragoza St. Tour times are 7, 7:30, 8 and 8:30 pm. For more information, call (850) 595-5985.

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halloween

Courtesy of Family Features

Boo-tiful

Halloween Carvings

This Halloween,

why not put a fun twist on pumpkin carving by making some Jack O’Melons? Watermelons carve up boo-tifully, and you can eat the fruit right away, making it easy to scare up some delicious Halloween fun.

This Bat Jack O’Melon, Tiki Mask, and Jack O’Melon man can add a frightfully fun touch to a Halloween party — and the whole family can help carve them. To get more carving ideas and instructions, visit www.watermelon.org.

Watermelons are a healthy addition to any Halloween party. They’re the lycopene leader among fresh produce, are an excellent source of vitamins A and C, and contain six percent of the daily value for vitamin B6 — all of which boost your immune system.

Carving Tips —Have the watermelon at room temperature when you carve. The cuts will be easier to make. You can chill the watermelon in the refrigerator after cutting and before serving.

—After you’ve drawn the design on the rind, insert toothpicks in key places to use as guides for your cuts.

—Use a sharp knife with a pointed tip — the sharper the knife, the easier and cleaner the cuts will be.

—When attaching cut pieces on the watermelon to make your design, use round toothpicks or skewers. Flat toothpicks will often break due to the weight of the piece or the thickness of the rind.

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Bat Jack O’Melon 2 round watermelons, preferably yellow, for the body Kitchen and paring knives Cutting board Green dry-erase marker (preferably washable) Large bowl and spoon Candy corns 4 to 6-inch wooden skewers Toothpicks Candle or light Wash watermelons under cool running water and pat dry.

On a cutting board, place the roundest watermelon on its side and cut off 1/4 to 1/2 inch of the stem end, being careful not to cut too deep into the white part of the rind. This will provide a sturdy base.

Using dry-erase marker, draw two eyes, an oval for a nose and a smiling mouth that would resemble a bat. Draw two ears and an outline of a forehead, continuing the line around to make the top for the bat that will be removed.

Use a knife to carefully cut away inside of the eyes, nose and mouth and also around the top of watermelon. Remove top and hollow out watermelon with spoon, reserving fruit to use in a fruit salad or punch.

On the second watermelon, use dry-erase marker to draw two bat wings (the top of the wings will have two points and the bottom of the wings will have two points.)

Use knife to carefully cut wings out, reserving inside of watermelon to make fruit salad or punch.

Attach wings to side of watermelon bat with wooden skewers, and use toothpicks to attach candy-corn as fangs.

Insert a candle to light up your bat.

Tiki Mask Table Decoration 1 oblong seedless watermelon Pencil or green dry erase marker Melon baller Paring and kitchen knives Spoon Channel knife Toothpick Slice 1/4 inch off end of watermelon to provide a stable base.

Use pencil to draw the face, making adjustments in scale to your particular watermelon.

Use melon baller to scoop out nostrils; use small paring knife to clean up edges.

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inside mouth area, leaving room for the teeth.

Next cut individual teeth, using the same small paring knife, and use a spoon to dig out a large area of flesh for the mouth cavity.

Next carve out eyes, digging a deep cavity in each, for drama.

Use a channel knife to carve details.

Use some carved out pieces to cut a “bone” decoration for top of head, and attach with a toothpick.

Jack O’Melon 1 round watermelon Melon baller Pen Knife Toothpicks Cut a thin slice from the bottom of watermelon to provide a stable base.

Cut circular piece of the rind from the top, big enough to reach into to remove the flesh. Carefully remove that top section and reserve for later to be used as a lid.

Remove the flesh from inside the watermelon using melon baller, reserving melon balls for snacking or a fruit salad.

Once flesh is removed, drain any excess liquid from inside watermelon.

Using pen or knife, draw or scratch the outlines of eyes, nose, mouth, hair, ears or any other feature you want on the side of the watermelon, using a template as a guide. Then, following the outlines, cut the features into the watermelon and remove excess rind. To create a 3D effect with the features after you have cut them, push gently on the flaps of rind from inside the watermelon. (You can use toothpicks to prop the rind, if you want.)

A safe, battery-operated lamp can be firmly placed inside the watermelon to provide a haunting glow.

Place the circular piece of rind that you reserved back on top of the watermelon and your Jack O’Melon is ready to be displayed.

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Photo courtesy of Marilyn Oberhausen

Winter Vegetable Gardening: Getting The Most Fruit For Your Labor

By Josh Newby

Those who have toiled for countless hours in the backyard garden-thinning the plants, watering them, protecting them--know how laborious and worrisome the process can be. But they also know the reward. There is nothing quite like loving and nurturing a garden—and then eventually and quite literally tasting the fruits of your labor.

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Marilyn Oberhausen, photo by Kassie McLean

Photo by Kassie McLean

Well, spring and summer gardens may get most of the attention in Pensacola and its surrounding areas, but 40-year gardening veteran Marilyn Oberhausen insists that it is fall and winter gardening that is most successful and yields the best returns, at least in Florida. So don’t let the cold weather keep you or your seeds inside; instead, enjoy the welcome drop in temperatures and let your veggies enjoy it too.

After getting a graduate degree from Florida State University, Marilyn moved with her husband David to Georgia, where she became certified as a master gardener. It was there that she honed her skills and developed a true love for the craft.

“I love being able to walk out in the backyard and hand-pick my vegetables for that night’s supper,” said Marilyn. “To know it is well grown, nutritious and hasn’t been shipped from anywhere is something I enjoy. My vegetables have nothing on them but sunshine, rain and good soil. I don’t use pesticides. I take great pleasure in growing our own food.”

The colder temperatures in north Florida should not intimidate planters and gardeners. On the contrary, as winter gives people the opportunity to have fun with a plot that may have been shaded during the summer. It also allows gardeners who dislike the hot, humid weather of summer to plant under cooler circumstances.

Vegetable gardening offers fresh air, sunshine, exercise, enjoyment, mental therapy, nutritious fresh vegetables, and economic savings, as well as many other benefits. In fact, vegetables can be grown yearround in Florida with proper care of plants and consideration for weather.

Rising food costs and concerns about food safety have led to increased interest in homegrown vegetables in the past few years. More and more people are realizing the benefits of investing locally and in their own backyard. To enjoy the benefits and confidence that comes from planting, maintaining and harvesting your own vegetables, Marilyn has a few easy tips and tricks for everyone from the novice to the experienced gardener.

First, new or previously unattended plots that are home to grass or weeds should be properly taken care of. Marilyn recommends laying cardboard on top of the plot several weeks before planting. This will help to smother the current grass or weeds, which will die, deteriorate and help enrich the soil underneath. After the plot is free of other plants and the soil has been enriched, start planting seeds or plants in late October or early November.

“One of the great things about winter gardening is that you can place flowers and vegetables right next to each other,” said Marilyn. “This adds color and diversity to the same plot of plants.”

Marilyn warns against putting vegetables near trees or shrubs, though. “You don’t want your veggies competing for water and nutrition,” she said.

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the size of the yard. Most winter vegetable seeds are small and won’t take up much room.

“Pensacola gardeners can plant throughout the fall and harvest throughout the winter and spring, into April and potentially even into May,” said Marilyn. “That makes for a long growing season, and a lot of food produced from a small garden plot.”

Marilyn recommends a raised bed, four to 12 inches off the ground.

“You can use rocks, bricks or landscape timbers to raise the bed,” said Marilyn. “Afterwards, fertilize the soil with organic compost, manure or mushroom compost.”

Because of Florida’s sandy soil, Photo courtesy of Marilyn Oberhausen

this enrichment is key to help the plot keep water and nutrients available for plants, and organic fertilizer is best. There is no need for pesticides in the winter months.

Watering in winter is also different than in the summer. Winter months are dryer, so it is important to focus on watering before 10 am, so that the soil can retain the moisture. It is also helpful to keep leaves and mulch around to help further enrich the soil, keep weeds out and prevent the ground from drying out.

For those who wish to grow plants, Marilyn suggests collards and broccoli. For those wishing to direct seed, she recommends romaine lettuce, collards, Brussels sprouts, kale, arugula, radishes, parsley,

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cabbage, dill and kohlrabi.

Other vegetables that will grow in the northern Florida winter are beets, carrots and certain types of peas.

“Lettuce is wonderful because you can chop the leaves off when you harvest, then leave the base intact and it’ll continue to grow the leaves, just like collards,” said Marilyn. “Kale is great in stir fries and soups, and kohlrabi is great stir fried or raw.”

Kale, which is widely regarded as one of the healthiest vegetables under the sun, is Marilyn’s personal favorite winter plant, but she insisted that all of the above would grow nicely.

If an unexpected freeze or extreme drop in temperature comes, prepare by placing hay or blankets on top of the soil to help keep warmth near the plants and the sudden cold away.

Most seeds in packet or bulk form are available at neighborhood hardware stores, as well as nurseries and seed-and-feeds in the area. Seeds should not be stored where there is a chance they could get wet or hot, as this could greatly interfere with the gestation process. Instead, store them in a cool, dry place, like a refrigerator.

Information on all types of gardening is available at the Escambia County Extension Service on Stefani Road in Cantonment.

“Growing crops in the winter is so rewarding because you don’t have to deal with the difficulty of a summer garden,” said Marilyn. “I love putting my kale in a batch of soup or incorporating my collards in a dinner dish. These vegetables are all low in calories and highly nutritious—and so pretty. Not to mention, home grown.

You really couldn’t ask for anything more. The reward is definitely worth the effort.”

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A Room With A View

Bruce and Gena Raymon

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When retired neurosurgeon Bruce Raymon saw the pre-construction plans for the 17th floor beach condo he shares with his wife Gena, he was sold.

With sweeping 340-degree views of Pensacola Beach and the sound, the views from the lavish condo are nothing short of spectacular.

Photographed by Kassie McLean

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Purchased in 2004, just before Ivan, the couple moved in before construction was complete due to the sale of their previous condo. With no floors, unfinished walls and no one bathroom that was complete, they forged ahead and with the help of a decorator, they created their dream home.

Living Room Rich textures and colors give the living area a lush and cozy feel. A baby grand piano holds stunning candelabras and prints by renowned artist, William Tolliver complement the decor.

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Dining Room The antique china cabinet, purchased in New Orleans, holds antiques and family heirlooms. Most noticeable are the gorgeous Versace china plates that Bruce purchased on a trip to Aspen. The cabinet also holds family crystal and silver as well as a heavy mortar and pestle used by Bruce’s great grandfather in Russia.

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The condo boasts three bedrooms, three balconies, coffered ceilings, maple floors cut on the diagonal, and a gorgeous mix of eclectic antiques and family heirlooms.

Kitchen The couple loves to entertain and Bruce often shows off his cooking skills in the custom kitchen. Solid surface countertops and unique tiles add to the upscale feel.

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Bedroom Fit for royalty, the cozy bedroom continues the condo’s amazing views and the master bath offers a deep Jacuzzi tub with stunning vistas. The perfect place to relax.

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datebook Art

Theatre

Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival November 2-4 The three-day, juried art show draws more than 200 of the nation’s best painters, potters, sculptors, jewelers, graphic artists, craftsmen and other artists. The event features live musicians in Fountain Park with sounds ranging from Zydeco, bluegrass, jazz and blues to classical. Local dance schools and groups perform daily. The Children’s Arts Festival is next door in Bartram Park, featuring numerous hands-on artistic opportunities provided free of charge.

The Children’s Festival is open Friday for children with special needs from selected schools and is open to everyone on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am - 4 pm.

Festival hours are Friday and Saturday 9 am – 5 pm and Sunday 9 am – 4 pm. For more information, call 850.434.1234.

PLT Presents The Pillowman October 18-20 This is the tale of Katurian, who writes twisted fiction stories. He is living in a police state and is interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a number of bizarre murders occurring in his town. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm. For more information, call 850.432.2024.

23rd Annual Arts & Crafts Festival November 10 At this annual event, there will be free live music by Nashville artist Ron Jeffers and a free car show. Activities include more than 100 arts, crafts and other vendors, food, homemade baked goods and a holiday luncheon. Saturday from 9 am – 3 pm at Pine Forest United Methodist Church.

All proceeds are used for community ministries at the church. For more information, call 850.944.0170.

Music PSC Presents Sandip Burman, Indian musician October 27 A native of Durgapur, India, Sandip Burman is an accomplished tabla player. His love and dedication of tabla began at age six when he began learning from Shri Sudhir Roy; later, he became a student of the late distinguished tabla master, Pandit Shyamal Bose of Calcutta. Burman’s performances are marked with spontaneous innovation and tonal purity while delivering complex rhythmic patterns (tala) or melody (raga).

Saturday at 7:30 pm. For more information, call 850.484.1847.

28th Annual Frank Brown Songwriters Festival November 8–18 During this exciting 11-day festival, seasoned and aspiring songwriters and musicians from all over the country will play at different venues along the Gulf Coast, including Perdido Key and Pensacola, FL and Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, AL to celebrate the art of songwriting. This festival is held annually and showcases Grammy Awardwinning songwriters from around the nation. Many of the songwriters have worked with famous performers including Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, George Strait, Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Dolly Parton and even Elvis Presley. For more information, call 850.492.7664.

PLT Presents The Rocky Horror Show October 25-28, 31 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. Make plans to join the Pensacola Little Theatre for a costume contest and do the time warp! All performances begin at 7:30 pm.

Prop bags will be on sale for $5 before every show. Tickets are $30, $24, $20 and $14. For more information, call 850.432.2024.

UWF CFPA Presents Bat Boy: The Musical October 18-21 Based on the Weekly World News account from 1992, Bat Boy tells the story of a group of teenagers who encounter a pointy-eared, pale boy in the caves outside Hope Falls, West Virginia. The local sheriff enlists the town veterinarian and his family to take in the creature where he is accepted and taught to act like a “normal” boy by the vet’s wife and daughter. But when Bat Boy tries to fit in with the local townspeople, he is not met with the same kind of acceptance. This musical comedy/horror show contains adult material and may not be appropriate for all audiences. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $16, $12, $10 and $5. For more information, call 850.857.6285.

Pensacola Opera Presents Sweeney Todd October 19, 21 Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd is a chilling, suspenseful, heartpounding masterpiece of murderous barber-ism and culinary crime. It tells the infamous tale of the unjustly exiled barber who returns to 19th century London seeking revenge against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The barber’s thirst for blood soon expands to include his unfortunate customers. Meanwhile, the resourceful proprietress of the pie shop downstairs soon has the people of London lining up in droves to taste her mysterious, new meat pie recipe. Friday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre.

For more information, call 850.433.6737.

PSC Presents 9 to 5: The Musical November 9-11 The hilarious story features three women who have had it with obnoxious, chauvinistic bullying from their boss, Hart.

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Office manager Violet Newsted not only trained Hart, but has constantly been passed over for promotion. Shy recent divorcee Judy Bernly gets the brunt of Hart’s anger after an incident with a haywire copy machine. And buxom executive secretary Doralee Rhodes has to put up with Hart’s constant sexual advances. Together, they decide to fight back. Through a crazy turn of events, luck and smarts, the trio find a way to expose Hart and turn the department around. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm in the Ashmore Auditorium. For more information, call 850.484.1847.

PLT Presents Meshuggah-Nuns November 14-18 From the writers of Nunsense, sisters find themselves on an all-expense paid cruise trip. When the cast of Fiddler on the Roof (with the exception of Tevye) gets seasick, the ship’s captain asks the sisters and Tevye to put on a show. This is a show for anyone who loves a good laugh. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm. For more information, call 850.432.2042.

Special Events WSRE Presents Baseball Fundraisers October 18, 21 Don your best at the intimate Diamonds & Duds Dinner, featuring Celebrity Chef John Folse, Thursday, October 18 at 6 pm at the Sanders Beach – Corrine Jones Resource Center. Tickets are $150 per person. Then, step up to the plate and help WSRE hit a home run at the 24th Annual Grand Slam Taste of WSRE Sunday, October 21 at 5 pm at the Pensacola Civic Center. Tickets are $40 per person.

Tickets and more information about both events are available online at www.wsre.org/GrandSlam.

Pensacola Interstate Fair October 18-28 The famous Pensacola Interstate Fair returns to Pensacola with local and national talent for entertainment, delicious fair food, special pricing and reduced admission, and of course, lots of fun rides. Visit www.pensacolafair.com for more information.

Star Gazing October 19, 20 Discover the greatness of the night sky on beautiful Pensacola Beach. The Escambia Amateur Astronomers’ Association will offer free star-gazing at the Gulfside Pavilion. For more information, call 850.932.1500.

Bras Across the Bridge October 20 Baptist Health Care, Cox Communications, Today’s Soft Rock 94.1, Laguna’s on Pensacola Beach, the Pensacola Interstate Fair and Magic 106.1 are teaming up to offer the third annual “Bras Across the Bridge” on Saturday, October 20 at 8 am. Meet on either side of the Bob Sikes Bridge. Breast cancer survivors, their loved ones and the community are invited to join together to increase breast cancer awareness. For more information, call 850.791.5254.

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Fish House Presents the Second Annual Great Southern Bake-Off October 23 In commemoration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Fish House will present the Second Annual Great Southern Bake-Off on the Deck Bar Tuesday, October 23 from 5 - 7 pm. Ten teams of bakers composed of members of the Great Southern Restaurant Group (Fish House, Deck Bar, Atlas Oyster House and Jackson’s Steakhouse) will be baking up their best cupcakes, all vying for the title of Cupcake King or Queen. There will be more than 1,000 cupcakes for tasting. The event is open to the public. A $5 donation is requested for participation in the tasting and the raffle, with all proceeds donated to the American Cancer Society. Awards will be presented for the judges’ selection, people’s choice and best décor. Prizes will be raffled throughout the event.

Hops & Harvest October 25 A handcrafted beer and food event. The craft beer movement is a return to flavorful, authentic beer - and American brewers are leading the way. At 5:30 pm, Jackson’s Steakhouse is featuring four beers from Bayou Teche Brewing, which is located in the heart of Louisiana.

Lindsey Engel, Craft Specialty manager for the Lewis Bear Company (and home brewer herself), along with Derek Domingue, Byron Knott and Dorsey Knottof of Bayou Teche Brewing, will be on hand to discuss the beers and how they are made. For more information, call 850.469.9898.

Free Boating for Disabled Veterans October 28 On Sunday, October 28, the Pensacola Beach Yacht Club is joining with Fort Walton Yacht Club, Navy Yacht Club, Eglin Yacht Club, Pensacola Yacht Club and Point Yacht Club to offer a free day of boating for disabled veterans and will provide lunch, boat rides and a variety of on-shore activities at Fort Walton Yacht Club with entertainment and some sailing seminars provided by the Coast Guard Auxiliary. All disabled veterans are encouraged to register to attend this great WAVE (Wounded American Veterans Event). Registration forms can be downloaded at www.navypnsyc.org or www.fwyc.org and sent to Navy yacht Club of Pensacola, PO Box 4422, Pensacola, Fla., 32507. For more information, call 850.341.1399.

Cirque de Soleil – Saltimbanco November 7, 8 Cirque du Soleil is set to perform for the first time in Pensacola with Saltimbanco with two performances, only on November 7 and 8, at the Pensacola Civic Center. After 20 years performing around the world, Saltimbanco will make its final curtain call in December in Montreal, Canada, the international home of Cirque du Soleil. On November 7 and 8 at 7:30 pm, Pensacola will have its first and final opportunity to experience this classic and colorful Cirque du Soleil production that has performed in more than 45 countries. For more information, call 850.432.0800.

Baseball in Pensacola documentary November 8, 12, 23 Baseball in Pensacola chronicles the rich history of America’s favorite sport as it unfolded in America’s first city.

Travel back in time to meet teams from the 1800s all the way to present day. Catch a glimpse into the passion for the sport with local legends and baseball greats. At 8 pm on WSRE. Gulf Coast Pirate Festival November 10, 11 The Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire is proud to present The Gulf Coast Pirate Festival. The Gulf Coast has a rich history of seafaring tradition!

Come celebrate the spirit of freedom, independence and capitalism symbolized by the pirates at the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds November 10 and 11 from 10 am – 5 pm each day. For more information, visit www.pensacolapiratefestival.com.

Announcements PHS Student Raises $3,600 for Humane Society of Pensacola Racquets, Rock and Rescues, a tennis tournament to benefit rescue animals at the Humane Society of Pensacola, was held Saturday, September 15 at Roger Scott Tennis Center. Organized

by Will Hahn, a senior in the Pensacola High School Baccalaureate Program, the event raised more than $3,600 for the Humane Society of Pensacola by merging Hahn’s love of tennis, music and animals in a community service project. Winners were Dr. Jay Jimenez and B. J. Wolfe.

For more information call 850.432.4250 or visit www.humanesocietyofpensacola.org.

Pensacola Pledge Scholars Program Recognizes First Class of Recipients This fall, the University of West Florida and Pensacola State College welcomed 35 Pensacola Pledge Scholars, amounting to approximately $60,000 in scholarship awards. Out of these students, 24 freshmen are currently enrolled at UWF. Quint and Rishy Studer established the Pensacola Pledge Scholars program

earlier this year to provide local high school graduates the opportunity to earn a scholarship in order to obtain a college degree.

University of West Florida outlines new strategic plan UWF President Judith Bense presented the annual State of the University Address on September 27.

The speech marked the end of the 2008-12 Strategic Plan and began the new 2012-17 plan. At the end of the current Strategic Plan, UWF will celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Landrum Human Resource Companies Announces “Landrum Europe” Landrum Human Resource Companies announced at a press conference on September 27 that they are expanding their services to the European market. Landrum Europe will provide U.S. companies with business development, recruitment, HR services and consultancy in addition to providing their clients with staff and local offices in the European market. For companies looking to expand in Europe, Landrum can help them put together packages that would be attractive to potential employees in the area. They can also help companies navigate European labor laws, and language and cultural barriers to position themselves for success.

Pensacola Civic Center Ranked Top Stop of the Decade Pensacola Civic Center tops the charts, once again. Venues Today, an international trade magazine, ranked the SMG-managed venue the #1 stop in Florida for the last decade. This is the first year the publication has tallied this ranking, which is based on ticket sales and gross dollars. The venue also ranked #19 in the world for venues with capacities of 5,001 to 10,000. Over the last ten years, Pensacola Civic Center has sold over 833,000 tickets for more than 27 million dollars in ticket revenue.

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