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Lola & Kelly Oden with Santa Claus Tis the season to be jolly and frantic and stressed out and, well, you get the point. As great as the holidays can be, and as excited as I am to enjoy the time with family and friends, I inevitably get stressed out over gifts and schedules and work and, well, everything. It’s silly really and this year I vow to leave the stress behind. I know my daughter will love whatever she gets, my work will get done, the food will be fantastic and a good time will be had by all. I may even throw in a couple of quirky new traditions courtesy of Emily Lullo and her article Spice up the Season with Quirky Holiday Traditions. Holiday pickle, anyone?

For the last few years, my family’s holiday tradition has been the fantastic post Thanksgiving downtown Elf Parade and Winterfest kick-off. Where else can you dress like an elf, parade with Santa, meet Frosty and Rudolph, sip hot cocoa and nibble on holiday sweets? It’s great family fun and we look forward to it each year. Pensacola has a lot of fun holiday traditions and we’ve compiled our annual list of Holiday Happenings in this issue. We hope you are inspired to get out and enjoy them all this season.

When shopping for gifts this year, be sure to keep it local whenever possible.

Shopping locally supports local business and keeps more money in our local economy. To help find just the right surprise to put under your tree, we’ve selected a few hot items from local retailers in our Holiday Shopping Guide. We hope it inspires you to shop local for the perfect gift.

And finally, let’s not forget what the season is really all about—the spirit of giving. While gifts are wonderful ways to express your affection for friends and family, let’s remember there are many members of our community who are just trying to meet their basic needs. Just as it is good to shop local, it is also a good idea to give local. When considering your holiday giving this year, keep local charities in mind. Josh Newby has compiled a list of a few very worthy local organizations that would be honored to pass your generosity on to those in need.

Be sure to read his article, A Time to Give, for more information.

Happy Holidays!

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CONTENTS FEATURES

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22. Sweeten the Season 29. A Time To Give 32. Spice up the Season 34. Holiday Happenings

DEPARTMENTS 10. PLAY Events & Adventures

16. GIVE Nonprofit News

19. LIVE Art, Music & Culture

25. SHOP Local Style

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46. REPEATS Pensacola Scene

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November/December 2013 PUBLISHER

MALCOLM BALLINGER malcolm@ballingerpublishing.com PM EDITOR

KELLY ODEN kelly@ballingerpublishing.com ART DIRECTOR

RITA LAYMON rita@ballingerpublishing.com GRAPHIC DESIGNER & ADVERTISING COORDINATOR

GUY STEVENS, II guy@ballingerpublishing.com EDITOR

EMILY LULLO emily@ballingerpublishing.com BUSINESS EDITOR

JOSH NEWBY josh@ballingerpublishing.com EDITORIAL INTERN

HANNAH LEYVA SALES & MARKETING

SHARYON MILLER, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE EXT. 28 sharyon@ballingerpublishing.com BECKY HILDEBRAND, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE EXT. 31 becky@ballingerpublishing.com

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GUY STEVENS II • guy@ballingerpublishing.com EDITOR

EMILY LULLO •emily@ballingerpublishing.com BUSINESS EDITOR

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Pensacola History Comes Alive at the T.T. Wentworth Museum

By Kelly Oden

As the first European settlement in the continental United States, Pensacola boasts a richly diverse and storied history that is getting the full treatment in a new, interactive, multimedia exhibit entitled Pensacola: City of Five Flags, opening Nov. 26, 2013, at the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum.

Made possible in part by a grant from BP’s Gulf Tourism and Seafood Promotional Fund, the new exhibit will immerse visitors in more than 450 years of Pensacola’s history.

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Historic Renovation The new exhibit replaces the previous historical exhibit of the same name, and will occupy the entire 3,000 square feet of the first floor of the Spanish Revival-style museum building, Pensacola’s former City Hall, built in 1907. The flagship of the Historic Pensacola Village of the University of West Florida Historic Trust, the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Museum has undergone extensive renovation to house the new exhibit that will reveal how Pensacola transformed itself from a colonial wilderness into a thriving commercial center and tourist destination.

The interactive multimedia stations, immersive exhibits and local artifacts from the museum’s vast collection will create a content-driven experience, showcasing Pensacola’s diverse and vibrant history as told from the standpoint of the common citizens who lived in Pensacola and the region at various times throughout its 450-plus years.

“After educating visitors to Pensacola’s history for the past 10 years, UWF Historic Trust felt it was time to reexamine the City of Five Flags exhibit,” says University of West Florida Historic Trust C.O.O., Robert Overton, Jr. “With the assistance of the Tourism and Seafood Grant, we were able to commit to a total renovation of the exhibit. In November, we will welcome visitors to a whole new experience of our rich past and starting point for further exploration of Historic Pensacola. We hope The City of Five Flags exhibit will become the catalyst for heritage tourism in the Pensacola area.”

From Panzacola to Pensacola Pensacola: City of Five Flags begins with the history of the region’s early Native American people, who for thousands of years before the arrival of the Europeans moved in and out of the area around Pensacola Bay, or Panzacola, as the early Spanish explorers discovered it to be named, after the indigenous population, and meaning “long-haired people” or “hair people.” The exhibit spans Pensacola’s earliest settlement and possession by the Spanish in the 16th century, through its times under the flags of the French, British, Confederate States and the United States, and threads historical and archeological artifacts throughout. Nowhere else in North America can visitors see materials recovered from a ship of the 1559 Tristan De Luna expedition, or from a ship of colonization that dates this early in the Spanish Entrada into Florida.

Free to the public, Pensacola: City of Five Flags opens Nov. 26, at the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum, 330 South Jefferson Street. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm, visitors can call 850-595-5990, or visit www.historicpensacola.org for more information.

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JOHN HEMINGWAY

By Kelly Oden

American author John Hemingway recently visited Pensacola as a guest of Honorary Spanish Vice Consul Maria Davis. Hemingway attended a number of events during his visit and manned the book-signing table at many of them. His book, Strange Tribe: A Family Memoir, examines the similarities and the complex relationship between his father, Dr. Gregory Hemingway and his grandfather, Ernest Hemingway. Pensacola Magazine was lucky enough to ask John a few questions about his book, his life and his famous family.

Is this your first time visiting Pensacola?

It is. I just arrived here last night, but so far I’ve seen the Museum of Art and Seville Quarter, which is amazing. I really like it. It reminds me a lot of Spain. I saw the city center, which is very nice. Coming in I saw Pensacola Beach. It’s a beautiful area with sand dunes, which I love. You don’t get that in Miami where I am from.

What inspired you to dig into your deep family history and all of the issues involved?

I didn’t want to. I went to Europe and I was trying to flee the name and everything else. Well, not so much the name, but the burden of my father being bipolar, my mother being schizophrenic. But I wanted to write. I realized that if I didn’t get to this, I wouldn’t go ahead. As painful as it might be—I mean it is difficult for me sometimes even when I am speaking about this, even tonight. But I realize that it is a story that needs to be told. People say, “Was it a catharsis for you?”

No, there is no catharsis. If that’s something that has happened to you, it has happened to you. You deal with it. That doesn’t mean it isn’t painful if you look at it again. I feel sad for what happened to my father. I feel sad for what happened to my mother. I feel sad for what happened to my grandfather, even though I didn’t know him, because I can see how he had to deal with his son knowing he had passed on these genes to him. Knowing there was nothing he could do for his son. It’s always on my mind. It’s your family. How can you not deal with your family? You can or you cannot. Sometimes people push themselves away. They think they are dealing with it, but they’re not.

It always comes back. You take it with you, because it is you.

What was the reception of your family to the book?

(Laughs) Well, recently my uncle was saying to me, “Your book has done a lot of damage. It’s allowed those scholars to say things. My father was not ambiguous.” And, I said, “Agh, okay.” He was on one of his tirades, I guess.

I understand you are working on some fiction of your own?

Yes, I am writing a collection of short stories. I’ve been publishing

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them in various journals. I should finish the book by this spring and then I’ll go house hunting for a publishing company.

I know you’ve lived in Spain and your grandfather lived in Spain and wrote a lot about the country. Why were you drawn to Spain?

In the beginning I just wanted to get away from the horrible weather of Lombardy—cold and humid in the winter and hot and humid in the summer. So I thought southern Spain would be nice. What I discovered was a very interesting country. Especially Madrid, which is a wonderful city. Also Pamplona, because I have been going there for around five years. It is one of the few places were you can risk your life in the running of the bulls to see that ephemerality of how we exist. That anything can end at any moment. As a bullfighter once said to me, “John, death is all around us.” Not just for the bullfighter, but for every person. Everything can end like that (snaps his fingers).

In a second. You don’t really know what is going to happen. Spain is one of the few countries that allows you to experience that reality. To make you appreciate life for what it is. For the moment. Living in the now. It’s strong. It’s a strong impact. I know people complain about the corrida. These bulls are raised to die. They wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for the corrida, for bullfighting.

How are the bulls cared for outside of the ring?

They live in absolute freedom. They live like gods. They are out there in these huge estancias, these huge ranches. They are not touched by human beings at all. They can do whatever they want. And in the end, they take them to the rings. And a matador has to kill his bull by law. When he becomes a matador, he has to take a test and he must kill his bull or he will lose his license. And, he must do it within a certain amount of time, too. It is not a sport, it is an art. This is tradition, this is culture. This is the artistry of the bullfight. The bull is going to die. It’s how you kill the bull. You could die, too. How do you deal with that?

If you would like to read more about John Hemingway and his work, visit his blog at http://johnhemingway.blogspot.com.

Pensacola Wine Festival

Dec. 8 The Sixth Annual Pensacola Wine Festival, a collaborative event created by the fine dining restaurants and wine merchants of Downtown Pensacola and the Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board, will take place this year on the rooftop of the Jefferson Street Parking Garage Dec. 8 from 3 to 6 pm. The roof space will allow for an excellent view as the space is transformed with vendors, decor and lively music in the core of the historic district. Enjoy tastings of more than 200 wines from 20 different wine distributors as wine-lovers enjoy the picturesque location.

Vineyards from all over the world give each wine its own distinct taste, using different types of grapes (Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Merlot, for example), a variety of soil consistencies, varying container types, and even the climate of the region. A nearly endless combination of these elements make each and every wine a little different, a little stronger, more vibrant, drier and more enjoyable, depending on your taste. Far-off countries such as France, Italy and even China contribute their own histories and culture into each sip, ensuring an accurate and storied taste of their land.

At the Pensacola Wine Festival, participants can imbibe, enjoy and experience all of these cultures in new and continually fresh ways with each and every sip. Tickets will also be sold at the event for $40 and pre-sale tickets are $35 and are available at pensacolawinefestival.com.

Blue Angels 4D Experience

Touch A Truck

Fly with the Blue Angels in the National Naval Aviation Museum’s new attraction, the Blue Angels 4D Experience. Located inside the Museum’s Hangar Bay One, visitors will enjoy exciting, actionpacked aerial maneuvers with the Blue Angels. With 3D images and surprising special effects, you’ll feel like you’re a part of a Blue Angels air show. The Blue Angels 4D Theater uses advanced 3D technology but takes it to the next level of experience: employing interactive seats and unique special effects. By creating a set of “4D” effects synchronized to the film production, the Blue Angels 4D Theater adds another layer of immersive and experiential fun for audiences of all ages. 4D theaters are a multi-sensory experience and are changing the way people view movies. The Blue Angels 4D Theater seats 12 guests per six minute show, which are played continuously each day. The current 4D film showing is: Fly with the Blues. Cost is $7 per person. The National Naval Aviation Museum features FREE museum admission. For more information on events, exhibits and attractions at the Museum, visit www.NavalAviationMuseum.org or call (850) 453-2389 or (800) 327-5002.

Nov. 23 Climb, explore, and discover all of the cool trucks and other large vehicles you see around town.

This event is designed for kids of all ages to get the opportunity to sit behind the wheel of trucks such as fire trucks, bucket trucks, tricked out jeeps, tractors and much more! There will also be live music, food, face painting, and inflatables. Come out and join Play Pensacola for this annual event! Admission is free with a donation of a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. Touch a Truck runs from 10 am to 3 pm at the Community Maritime Park. For more information, call 912-4056.

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By Emily Lullo

Diamond in the Dark: Leaving the Shadow of Abuse

by Phyllis Hain Diamond in the Dark: Leaving the Shadow of Abuse tells one woman’s harrowing story of abuse and her eventual release from the grips of those experiences. Local author Phyllis Hain lays bare her experiences of abuse in this poignant memoir.

Local residents will recognize the regional scenes and settings describing the backdrop of her stories, from a house on Brent Lane to local Fiesta of Five Flags celebrations that punctuated a childhood marred by an alcoholic patriarch and instances of physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Hain’s story takes on the stigma of talking openly about abuse and the issues victims face.

From early childhood, she learned to hide her experiences.

Feelings of shame felt by many victims often compel them into silence and protect abusers from detection and prosecution. Her childhood included happy memories of family trips, school and friends, but was punctuated by a hidden family drama of abuse and addiction. Hain’s life went on to continue the cycle of abuse with an abusive marriage to her high school sweetheart.

The story does bring hope to the distressingly common problem of abuse in our society, with Hain’s own struggles eventually leading her to working for 21 years as a U.S. Navy Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) and a Family

Advocacy Educator, teaching thousands of students and working alongside military and law enforcement officials to educate firstresponders on how to properly document incidents and provide sensitive, effective treatment and support to victims of sexual assault. She’s received hundreds of hours of training in the field of domestic violence, child abuse, and victim intervention, and the correlation between animal abuse and domestic violence.

Diamond in the Dark offers an entertainingly written and often heartbreaking story about the frank truths of abuse and the long lasting effects it has on a victim’s life. Her years of advocacy and support for courageous victims inspired her to share her own stories. By shedding light on the issue of the many forms abuse can take and with a call to action to help victims who suffer every day, Hain’s tale shows what good can come from tragic circumstances.

The Blizzard on the Beach 5K

Second Annual Boatyard Craft Show

Dec. 7 The Blizzard on the Beach 5K is a fun run combining the beautiful waterfront views of downtown Pensacola with the one thing this beach paradise doesn’t get....snow! At three separate areas throughout the run you will pass through “Blizzard Zones.” Where cold artificial snow will be blown on the runners.

At the finish line, will be blown up to 20,000 pounds of real snow (yes, you read that right) to create a Blizzard Party at the end! There will be snow covered slides and sleds for the kids (and those of us reliving our childhood) as well as snowball fights, drinks, food, music and tons of fun for all! The race starts at 10 am at Old Seville Square and Bartram Park. To register, visit blizzardonthebeach.com.

Dec. 15-16 The Community Maritime Park property has a long and exciting history – like much of Pensacola’s waterfront, it was a busy center for the city’s maritime shipping industry. A boatyard, complete with dry docks, operated on the property until it was destroyed by a hurricane in 1906. To commemorate the Community Maritime Park’s long and important history – and offer a great opportunity for Pensacola to experience the diverse and artistic side of the region – we invite you to the Second Annual Boatyard Craft Show on Dec. 14 and 15 at the Festival Grounds of the Community Maritime Park. The event will feature local, regional, and traveling artists from all over the country. The event has been extended to two days and is also pet-friendly. Tasty local foods and treats will also be available.

For more information, visit pensacolacommunitymaritimepark.com.

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Eighth Annual City-Wide Boot Camp Nov. 23 Join Wil-Lo Week for the eighth annual City-Wide Bootcamp. This year help set the record for the largest outdoor boot camp experience. Come out and meet your favorite sunny radio personality – Sonshine from Magic 106.1. Ira Menze from Unlimited Fitness will help lead awesome boot camps for kids and adults.

This event is presented in partnership between the City of Pensacola, the CMPA, and CEO Entertainment. For more information call (850) 619-9103 or email ceoevents300@gmail.com.

National Camellia Show Dec. 14 The National Camellia Show will be open and free to the public between 1 pm and 4:30 pm at First Baptist Church, 500 N. Palafox. Approximately 2,000 lovely camellia blooms will be on display. Skip Vogelsang, club show chair, has a coordinated team to help camellia growers prepare and display their blooms for entry.

As a special treat for the camellia show, Bill Warren, resident harpist for First Baptist, will play appropriate selections on his concert harp alternating with piano stylings of Crystal Joy Albert, president of the Jazz Society of Pensacola. For more information, call 850-484-9183 or visit pensacolacamelliaclub.com.

Pensacola Archaeological Society Lecture Series Dec. 10 The Pensacola Archaeological Society presents its fall lecture series at the West Florida Public Library in Room B on the first floor. The lectures are from 7-8 pm and are free and open to the public. On Dec. 10, the lecture will be “Talking Smack: The Sailing Vessels of Pensacola’s Fishing Industry” by Nicole Bucchino, FPAN NW Outreach Coordinator and UWF graduate student. For more information call 595-0050.

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By Emily Lullo

Epilepsy Society of

Northwest Florida For many people, epilepsy is a little understood and seemingly rare disorder that causes seizures, which are often represented in media as simply uncontrollable convulsions. In truth, epilepsy is a neurological condition in which a person experiences recurring seizures and it affects one in 26 people.

There are a variety of types of seizures, and knowing the signs and what to do when someone is having one can drastically reduce the chances of an injury or other complication caused by a seizure. With November designated as Epilepsy Awareness Month, there’s no better time to educate yourself about seizure disorders, those affected by them and what you can do to help.

A diagnosis of epilepsy prompts many questions and the first place locals can turn for help and support is the Epilepsy Resource Center. Holley Moseley, executive director of the Epilepsy Society of Northwest Florida and a registered nurse, came to the organization a year and a half ago after adopting a child with epilepsy. The Society was started in 1973 by a group of volunteers, and Moseley says her first step was evaluating the current local needs.

“We reassessed the community and found out that most people wanted education and support, and we went from there,” she says. “We decided to develop an Epilepsy Resource Center, a place where people can just walk in and it’s almost a first call for help.”

The Resource Center can step in to offer educational materials, as well as information on treatments like surgical options that may not be offered in this area. It’s also a first place for newly diagnosed patients and their families to go for support and information that may not come from the physician that diagnoses the condition. While medication can be an important part of treatment for seizures, the Epilepsy Resource Center helps with other aspects of life that the condition affects.

“Epilepsy has a whole myriad of other issues like depression, personality changes, and attention deficit disorder, and some of these other issues can debilitate someone’s life” says Dana Hof, a volunteer with the organization and mother of a child with epilepsy.

The center also offers support groups. Moseley says the support group for parents has been hugely successful, giving families time to mingle and hear different speakers on various subjects related to epilepsy while children play on a playground just outside the center under the supervision of volunteers.

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children make connections with other children who also have seizure conditions.

“My daughter met another little girl in the group who has the vagal nerve simulator, a device that’s implanted in their chest, similar to a pacemaker, and the idea is that it will stop the seizure before it happens,” Moseley says. “But she always would say she was a robot and it always kind of bothered me that she felt different. Then she ran into another little girl here that had one and it was just a neat connection that she knew she wasn’t so different.”

There is also a newly formed social group for young adults called Keys to Independence, which deals with issues young adults face after an epilepsy diagnosis, such as loss of a driver’s license. The group meets monthly to do social activities like attending a Blue Wahoos baseball game or serving dinner at the Ronald McDonald House.

Another aspect of the Resource Center’s work is outreach efforts to educate other people in the community about the condition. Moseley works with local schools to teach members of school staff about first aid for seizures as well as the signs of a seizure. Seizures can be as subtle as a child suddenly staring into space and becoming unresponsive or something like a child wandering aimlessly or picking incessantly at a button—actions that can easily be mistaken for behavioral issues.

The Resource Center utilizes a puppet troupe called Kids on the Block, a program performed at local schools as well as recently at Barnes & Noble Story Hours. In the story, one of the characters has a seizure, then later explains to his friends what it is and what to do if it happens again.

“That’s worked really well and kids respond well,” Moseley says. “Kids are open and they’re more willing as long as they understand the disorder more.”

The education and outreach work of the society combine to reduce the stigma and confusion associated with the condition, helping those with epilepsy be better understood and cared for.

“I think a lot of people misunderstand epilepsy or have preconceived ideas about it,” Hof says. “There’s a lot of fear and anxiety associated with the condition and I think people don’t understand that statistically epilepsy is more prevalent than a lot of other conditions like muscular sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, and Parkinson’s Disease.”

Greater awareness also leads to greater research funding, and with 70 percent of epilepsy cases having unknown causes,

Seizure First Aid There are many misconceptions when it comes to seizure first aid, but the proper way to react to someone having a seizure is very simple. Never hold down a person having a seizure and do not put anything in the person’s mouth. It is a myth that a person having a seizure is at risk of swallowing their own tongue.

• Keep calm and reassure other people who may be nearby.

• Clear the area around the person of anything hard or sharp.

• Loosen ties or anything around the neck that may make breathing difficult.

• Put something flat and soft, like a folded jacket, under the head.

• Turn him or her gently onto one side to help keep the airway clear.

• Stay with the person until the seizure ends naturally.

• Be friendly and reassuring as consciousness returns.

• Offer to call a taxi, friend or relative to help the person get home if he/she seems confused or unable to get home alone.

• Time the seizure and call 911 if it lasts more than five minutes.

Rotary Tree of Remembrance at Cordova Mall Dec. 7 On Saturday, Dec. 7, local Rotarians will debut The Rotary Tree of Remembrance at Cordova Mall. During the Christmas season, the families of our community will have the opportunity to place a ribbon with the name of a loved one or message on the tree. Ribbons will be provided and volunteers will be on hand to assist in creating the messages. The tree will remain on display through Dec. 24. The ribbons will then be displayed at an Ecumenical Service at Sacred Heart Hospital Conference Center on Jan. 4 at 10:30 am. This project is a Rotary International community service initiative provided by the Rotary E-Club of South East USA and the Caribbean, Cordova Rotary Club and the Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola (CROP). Participants are invited to make the donation of their choice for the ribbons and all proceeds will benefit Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart, Gulf Coast Kids House, Covenant Hospice, Simon Youth Foundation, and Rotary Local Charities. For more information, visit rotarytreeofremembrancepensacola.com.

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research is imperative for future treatment options. This month community advocate and businessman Quint Studer hosted a fundraising event for the Epilepsy Society, raising funds for the local Resource Center. His friendship with Moseley and personal experiences with individuals with seizure disorders led him to get involved.

“I had students in my class when I taught that had epilepsy, and I understand the challenge of medication for seizures and the impact, then, on learning,” says Studer. “I also placed students in job training and saw how epilepsy can impact job chances.”

Even after Epilepsy Awareness Month comes to an end, it’s important to spread the word about the facts of seizure disorders, their prevalence, and what to do when faced with a seizure. Citizens can also get involved with the organization as a volunteer to help with everything from donating office furniture and supplies to helping with maintenance or just being in the office to assist those who need it. For more information visit nwfepilepsy.org.

PSC Foundation Hosts Holiday Grande Gala Dec. 4 Enjoy a Southern Holiday Gathering at Pensacola State College Foundation’s annual Holiday Grande Gala at 6 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the Sanders Beach-Corrine Jones Community Center, 913 South I Street, in Pensacola. The public is invited to an evening of Southern hospitality filled with holiday music, silent and live auctions, hors d’oeuvres, seated dinner, champagne and open bar. Tickets are $100 per person and sponsorship opportunities are available. Proceeds from the event go to the PSC Fund for Excellence that benefits students, faculty and programs at the college. For reservations and more information, call the PSC Foundation Office at 850-484-1560 or email: foundation@pensacolastate.edu.

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

Arrive early since these collector cups go fast! Visit the Gallery to see the latest show Small Works. In addition, there will be a Holiday Art Sale with gift items made by the FCAC Pottery and Glass Guilds and Studio artists this evening as well as on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 am to 3 pm. Bring the whole family! There will be children’s activities taking place in the FCAC classroom. Small art workshops for ages 4-11 will be taught

by FCAC and the Gulf Coast Kid’s House. The workshop takes place during the HGCB event and each child will create a fun project to take home! Children will be supervised while parents enjoy the event. Sponsored by Pensacola Bay Brewery, Escambia Bay Homebrewers and Creative Instinct Sign & Graphics. For more information, 429-1222 or visit FirstCityArt.org.

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By Hannah Leyva

PMA’s The Design of War – Honoring Veterans Through Art Sometimes it takes something old to help create something new.

Such is the case with Pensacola Museum of Art’s newest showcase, entitled The Design of War: World War I and World War II Posters and Flags. The exhibit features 125 select pieces from the private collection of Pensacola State College art history professor Dr. Patrick M. Rowe and was inspired in part by a box of old letters written by his father, retired Army Air Force Staff Sgt. Thomas Rowe, to his mother during the second World War. Some of those messages, as well as others displayed with the permission of the families, are encased in the middle of the PMA’s largest gallery. The personal letters contain everything from the mundane details of routine life to the sadness felt from losing friends in battle to interesting requests, like the one Rowe’s father made to his mother to send a jar of mayonnaise.

Surrounding them are original propaganda posters from World War II, most of them produced by the American government, arranged by themes like resource conservation, fundraising, recruiting, defense, secret keeping and even prevention of venereal diseases. Most are in vivid hues to evoke certain feelings like patriotism or suffering.

“They had to use color as part of their message,” said Rowe.

“It shows the mood of the period.”

Large flags are distributed throughout the two-room exhibit.

The first gallery, which houses the World War I items, has a couple of British flags on display, but the rest are mostly American military or service flags. There are several service banners, which homes or communities would fly to indicate how many of their loved ones were away at war. A blue star meant a soldier or sailor was still alive, while a gold one commemorated the deceased.

Other artifacts on display include a helmet, Garrison cap and dog tags from each war (the ones from World War II belonged to Rowe’s father) as well as war bonds and booklets of war stamps. There is also something that seems out of place: a flowing white nightgown set up on a dress form.

The dress was made by the elder Rowe’s mother for his then-fiancée, Dorothy Johnson, out of the parachute he used during his service in the European theater. Due to the shortage of good quality cloth during and after the war, many soldiers would save their white rayon parachutes so they could be turned into wedding dresses or nightgowns for the women waiting for

them at home.

Part of the exhibit’s goal, said Rowe, is to remind the public of the sacrifices that were and are still currently being made.

Rowe and the PMA specifically planned the exhibition’s dates around Veteran’s Day and the anniversary of Pearl Harbor.

Former and active duty military and their families will be admitted for free throughout the run.

“We hope to have veterans from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam attend,” Rowe said.

“An exhibition of this type and scope is new for the museum, and we thought it was a great opportunity to reflect the military community in Pensacola,” said Stacy Kendall, director of marketing at the PMA. “We absolutely want to draw attention to those who have served and their families.”

Organizers are also hoping to collect funds for the Dr. Patrick M. Rowe scholarship, which would allow a veteran to attend any program in Pensacola State College’s art department. This was the idea of two of Rowe’s former students, James (Nick) Vassaur and Scott Fowler, both Marines who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. A donation box has been set up in the exhibit, and 100 percent of the money collected at the museum will go to the scholarship.

Though it took two years to collect all the items and a year to plan the exhibit, it is still a work in progress, with both Rowe and Kendall making minor tweaks in the first week of the run.

“Once the show goes up, you’re never 100 percent sure how things will turn out,” Rowe said.

Since the show opened on November 1, Kendall said the response has been “overwhelmingly positive.”

“We’ve already been busy,” she said. “A lot of people who have relatives in the military are moved by the show.”

For Rowe, whose enthusiasm for the collection is evident, the opportunity to use his personal history to honor many of those in this community is thrilling.

“Our goal is mostly to bring awareness to the contributions veterans have made to the country,” he said. “For this area, this is going to be an exciting thing.”

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Hello Dolly!

Starring Sally Struthers at the Saenger Nov. 26 Winner of ten Tony Awards including Best Musical, Hello, Dolly! is one of the most enduring Broadway classics. Emmyaward winning Sally Struthers as the strong-willed matchmaker, Dolly, travels to Yonkers, NY to find a match for the ornery “well-known unmarried half-a-millionaire” Horace Vandergelder. Come see the sensation at the Saenger Theatre Nov. 26 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $48 or $68 and are available at the Saenger Box Office or pensacolasaenger.com.

PLT Presents A Year With Frog & Toad Nov. 21-24 PLT presents A Year With Frog & Toad. This whimsical musical show follows two great friends: the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad, through four fun-filled seasons. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in their differences that make them unique and special. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm. Visit pensacolalittletheatre.com for tickets or more information.

Artel Announces Cinco Banderas Competition Winners & Exhibition Through Nov. The Cinco Banderas Committee and Artel Gallery are pleased to announce the winners of the 25th Annual Cinco Banderas Competition. Artists whose work was purchased for the Permanent Cinco Banderas Collection are Marcy Eady, Maria Hoch, Paula Perdue, Bill White and James Wiley. Judge’s Awards were given to Kathleen Bush, Diane Goeller, Sid Kammerman and Chip Spearson. Don’t miss an opportunity to see the best of Northwest Florida art in this prestigious annual competition.

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PSC Art Faculty Exhibition Through Nov. The Pensacola State College Art Faculty Exhibition runs Oct. 28 to Dec. 12 at the Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts Gallery, Building 15, on the Pensacola campus. Admission is free and the public is welcome. This annual exhibition highlights current work of Pensacola State’s professional art faculty and represents an extensive array of media including ceramics, drawing, digital imaging, graphic design, jewelry, painting, photography, video and sculpture. For more information, call 484.2550 or visit pensacolastate.edu/lyceum.

Local Writers Read Pensacola Perspectives, 1930 to 1965 Nov. 24 Area residents will read personal narratives describing “Black Life in Northwest Florida: 1930-1965” in a free Viva Florida 500 event, Sunday, Nov. 24 from 2-4 pm at the downtown Pensacola branch of the West Florida Library. The program divides the 35 year period into three sections: Living Black, Surviving Jim Crow and Remembering the Movement. Readers include filmmaker Robin Reshard, Mamie Hixon, Ora Wills, Ida Coleman, Georgia Smith, Roz Fisher, Demeturis Hale, Delaine Wright, Jack Beverly, Shirley Stanley, Charlie Davis, Jacqueline Parker, Jim Henderson and Michele Stiffin.

The event, which is part of a year long series of Viva Florida 500 events sponsored by West Florida Literary Federation and the African American Heritage Society, also features dancers from “Art in Motion: Industrious Women” interpreting the paintings of Sonja Griffin Evans. The event is free and open to the public. The library is located at 239 N. Spring, Pensacola.

For more information visit wflf.org.

Radio Live!

Dec. 5 Musical guests include Nora Jane Struthers & the Party Line, Wild Ponies and Cliff Eberhardt.

Admission is free with a canned food donation to the Manna Food Bank. Radio Live begins at 6 pm at the Pensacola Museum of Commerce, 201 E. Zaragoza St. Details: 850-474-2787.

It’s a Wonderful Life Dec. 13-15,19-22 George Bailey dreams of escape and adventure, but he has been quashed by family obligation and civic duty. On Christmas Eve, an angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing what life would have been like if he never existed.

Show begins at 7:30 at the Pensacola Little Theatre. Call 850-434-0257 or visit pensacolalittletheatre.com for tickets or more information.

Nora Jane Struthers

Blue Morning Gallery Presents Patterns in Life

Comedian Rickey Smiley Dec. 7 It’s been more than 10 years since Mobile, AL native and funny-man Rickey Smiley has brought his unique “clean” comedy to Pensacola. Rickey Smiley is known for making millions laugh for over 25 years. As a much loved comedian, television host, and top rated nationally syndicated radio personality, Smiley has earned a reputation for delivering for audiences on and off stage. With the distinct ability to take everyday observations and turn them into comedic gold, Smiley is a standout in the entertainment world. Rickey Smiley is one of the few “clean” comics amongst the upper echelon of contemporary great comedians. Two shows are scheduled for Dec. 7, 2013 at the Saenger Theatre. Performances are scheduled for 7 pm and 9:30 pm. Tickets are $42, $47, and $54 plus applicable service charge. Tickets are on sale now at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, charge by phone by calling 800745-3000, at all Ticketmaster outlets, or online at ticketmaster.com.

Through Nov. 23 At Blue Morning Gallery running through November 23, Patterns in Life takes the Spotlight on Art with participating artists Marsha Baumert, Melinda Giron and Margret Hildreth capturing the beauty of patterns in nature. Marsha Baumert, mixed media, has created her Patterns in Life contemporary and vibrant body of work to reflect a variety of simple and complex themes found in nature. Oil and mixed media artist Melinda Giron transforms patterns found in life into texture, color and the essence of the subject matter - sharing her perceptions for viewers to explore. Margret Hildreth, a selftaught “Fotographer,” loves to photograph the wildlife and natural habitats of Florida, inviting the viewer to share the images that reflect the many variegated “Patterns” that she has discovered. The Blue Morning Gallery is located at 21 Palafox Place, downtown Pensacola. For information, call 4299100 or visit the website at bluemorninggallery.com.

Disney Live!

Dec. 13

Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy as they take audiences on a captivating journey and magically bring to life three timeless fairy tale adventures. Ticket prices vary. Buy tickets online or at box office. Shows begin at 3:30 and 6:30 pm at the Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. Details: 850-432-0800

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Nothing says home for the holidays like the smell of treats baking in the oven and a crowded kitchen filled with loved ones. Whether making decades-old family favorites or starting new holiday baking traditions, you can create homemade holiday goodies in a (ginger) snap.

The holidays are a time when families are in the kitchen at record rates to bake cookies, build gingerbread houses and create a wide variety of sweet treats. The good news is, even if you only have 30 minutes to spare during this hectic time, you can make amazing desserts for gatherings or gifting.

Try these easy treat ideas from Wilton to spread holiday cheer: Holiday Helpers: Invite family and friends for a cookie decorating day to help prepare gifts for upcoming events. You provide the Sparkling Sugars and Sprinkles, Peppermint Twisted Sticks and red and green icing ... everyone else provides the creativity.

Miracle on Your Street: Crunched for time with a party to attend? Pick up ready-to-eat cookies and artfully dip them in red and green Candy Melts candy for an elegant upgrade. No one has to know how simple it was to create a customized dessert.

Instant Snowman: Coat peanut butter sandwich cookies in white Candy Melts candy to create instant snowmen. Decorate with hats, scarves and, of course, carrot noses.

It’s a Wrap: Turn your homemade treats into gourmet gifts. Stock up on holiday-themed gift bags and boxes, colorful tissue paper, ribbons and tags to transform made-from-the-heart goodies into extra special gifts. \

Festive Peppermint Twists Dark Cocoa, Light Cocoa, Green or White Candy Melts Candy Peppermint Twisted Sticks Candy Assorted Holiday Sprinkles, including Holiday Nonpareils, Confetti and Jimmies, Red and Green Colored Sugars Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. In disposable dipping container or bowl, separately melt Candy Melts candy in microwave following package instructions.

Dip peppermint sticks into melted candy; tap stick lightly to smooth surface. Immediately add sprinkles. Set on prepared cookie sheet; chill until set, 5 to 10 minutes.

By Family Features For more holiday ideas and inspiration, visit www.wilton.com.

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By Josh Newby

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tis the season of door-busters, decorations and delicious dinners. As cash registers ding and neighborhoods are bathed in a Christmas light glow, everyone gets overwhelmed by the endless shopping lists, travel arrangements, and pre-vacation work tasks. In the hustle and bustle of it all, however, it is easy to forget the most needy in our area who do not often have the privilege of these aggravating but rewarding stressors.

Area charities remain open through the holidays to help feed the homeless, provide support for abused populations, and bring joy to the mentally and physically handicapped. These non-profits, often operating on a shoestring budget, struggle especially through the holidays as typical donors have other priorities and their wallets are thinned by holiday shopping and travel expenses.

As the saying goes, every little bit helps, and that is never truer than during the Thanksgiving and Christmas months. Many today elect to allot a percentage of their gift budget to pay their blessings forward to those who need it most, and by donating to certified charitable organizations, you can ensure that the financial contributions are used for the betterment of these individuals.

Following is a list of some of the most diverse and helpful non-profits in the area, all of whom guarantee that whatever you give will be put to good use right here in the Pensacola community.

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Gulf Coast Kid’s House Started in 1998 thanks to the collective vision of concerned citizens and child advocates, the Gulf Coast Kid’s House (GCKH) is an integrated response system to child abuse in a single, childfriendly location. In 2004, that location was purchased and a pool of professionals and resources was created to help rehabilitate children and prosecute offenders.

With the GCKH, abused children only have to tell their story once, as it is documented and passed Gulf Coast Kid’s House onto law enforcement while the kids are counseled, examined and rehabilitated. Since 2004, the GCKH has helped nearly 11,000 children, and as cases of abuse increase, the center is planning to expand, thanks to a recent Impact 100 grant.

Money and item donations are imperative to the continued wellbeing of abused children. Various-sized underwear, girls and boys summer clothing, $25 gift cards, fluorescent light bulbs, kid-friendly snacks, and paper products such as paper towels and tissues are all accepted at the GCKH’s 12th Avenue location. Monetary donations can be made on their website, at gulfcoastkidshouse.org.

opportunities for the disabled in her community. Fassett passed away in late 2012 from cancer, leaving behind a legacy of selflessness and philanthropy that the current leadership of Arc Gateway is intent on expanding.

To help Arc Gateway help more than 900 children and adults every year, monetary donations can be made on their website, arcgateway.org, or volunteer at the Dove Gift Shop at West Florida Hospital, where all proceeds from its unique gifts and items are donated to the non-profit. Arc Gateway also welcomes the community to many local events throughout the year that help raise awareness and funds for the organization, including the Crabcake Cookoff at Seville Quarter each year in July.

The upcoming Tree of Lights on Dec. 12 is a great holiday-themed

Arc Gateway Since 1954, Arc Gateway has been an indispensible part of Pensacola, helping those with developmental disabilities gain greater independence, have access to education, participate in self-help trainingand even get jobs. Started as a one-room school house, the non-profit organization still contributes to the community by helping those with mental and physical disabilities contribute to the

way to contribute to this charity. The Arc choir will sing holiday carols, and cookies and cocoa will be available as local news anchor Sue Straughn honors and thanks those who are vital to the organization’s success. Donations for lights can be made online.

Arc Gateway community themselves.

With a variety of branches and specialized centers, Arc Gateway is a network of development services that help everyone from children to senior citizens be appreciated and accepted in their community.

Former executive director Donna Fassett was well known in Pensacola for literally giving her life to the furtherance of

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MANNA Food Pantries MANNA, a private, non-profit corporation dedicated to alleviating hunger in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, has six locations across the area, including downtown Pensacola, Ensley, Cantonment, Gonzales, Milton and Jay. MANNA is completely volunteersupported and community focused. The food pantry serves about 45,000 of Pensacola’s neediest people on about 440 volunteer hours a week.

Operating with minimal government support, MANNA is dependent on donations and volunteerism to continually help Pensacola’s disadvantaged through these troubled times. Designated and undesignated donations can be made on MANNA’s website, at mannafoodpantries.org. As the pantry is open 22 days a month and serves about 120 people a day, food is always a welcome donation.

Also, in an effort to help the hungry affected by the food stamp benefit cuts, MANNA Food Pantries announced that it would increase the amount of food given to each qualifying client. Effective Nov. 1, MANNA increased distribution from a four-to a five-day supply of groceries for each client. Food donations can include canned meats and fish, vegetable and meat soups, canned fruits, and pasta.

For those interested, MANNA also facilitates food drives at area schools, parishes and businesses. For more information, call 4322053.

Appetite 4 Life Since 1996, Appetite 4 Life (A4L) has provided meals and catering to individuals living with terminal illnesses in Escambia County, as well as the aged, disabled and children. This healthy,

enriching food is provided at no cost to clients or dependent children of clients.

Without the meal delivery service, many of A4Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s older clients would have to live in a nursing home. A4Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s multi-faceted service also includes a child nutrition program and food pantry for homeless individuals.

One of the more crucial volunteer needs of A4L is a program known as Road Warriors, where willing and qualifying people drive meals from the kitchen facility to client houses and locations. Delivering a route takes approximately one hour and routes are kept to less than 20 miles round trip.

Deliveries are made on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays starting at 9 am.

The last pick up time is noon. Those interested in the culinary arts are also invited to help in the A4L kitchen. Everyone from volunteers to experts are invited to help from 8 am to 2 pm. Monetary donations are also accepted at appetite4life.org.

To help A4L, call 470-9111.

PACE Center for Girls The PACE (Practical, Academic, Cultural Education) Center for Girls, located on the Pensacola State College (PSC) campus, is a non-profit alternative education and counseling program for girls age 11-18 who are experiencing school- or home-related problems. This year-round voluntary prevention programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is to improve the quality of life for girls at risk. While students attend class from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm Monday through Friday, they are inspired to complete their education, build self-esteem, and develop personal, social and family skills.

Upon graduation, PACE students should be able to make informed and positive decisions, and become independent, selfreliant citizens of the community. In the end, these girls are more confident, more structured and more able to face future challenges.

Individuals have a variety of items to choose from if they wish to donate to this cause. Food items like fruit snacks, chips, juice, crackers and lunch meat are always in demand. Student supplies such as collegeruled paper, No. 2 pencils, pens and journals are also appreciated, as is deodorant, bath wash, lotion, body spray and tampons. All items can be dropped off at the PACE Center location in Building 98 on the main PSC campus.

Other charities and reputable non-profit organizations abound in Pensacola, and Pensacola Magazine encourages you to explore those options as well. To make sure the charity is trustworthy, the Internal Revenue Service provides a search of IRSapproved charities, as does the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance.

Charitable organizations that belong to the United Way are also vetted and approved as trustworthy outreaches.

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By Emily Lullo

Spice up the Seaon

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much to eagerly anticipate during the holidays between gifts and gatherings, and delicious, rich meals with friends and loved ones. The typical events and traditions of the season are something families look forward to all year, but sometimes the most memorable moments of the holidays are the things that arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the cookie-cutter plans on every calendar. Creating your own yearly traditions that are unique to you and your family make for an even more memorable season and create strong bonds over shared rituals.

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Many offbeat holiday traditions begin organically or are handed down through several generations, but there’s no reason you can’t start them on your own or with your family’s input. There are infinite ways to enjoy the holidays, but the ones that truly celebrate your own family’s unique likes and history are the ones that make the greatest stories and shared memories.

For distinctive traditions, many look to their cultural history. My family’s German ancestry has always played a small but cherished part in our holiday traditions. They even stretch the holiday cheer into early December with the celebration of “Saint Nicholas Day,” or as we

called it, “Nick Night.” On Dec. 5, children mostly in Europe have traditionally celebrated this day by setting a boot out by the front door for Saint Nicholas to fill with candy, fruit and small toys overnight.

Another tradition thought to be of German descent is the Christmas pickle. The night before Christmas, someone hides a blown glass pickle ornament somewhere on the tree, and the first person to find it on Christmas morning receives either a special extra gift or good luck for the coming year. There is actually no documentation that this was ever a tradition in Germany. While it’s likely a myth dreamed up by an ornament company’s talented marketing team, that certainly didn’t stop my sister and I from probing our tree each Christmas morning throughout our childhood in search of pickle glory.

Many people have yearly rituals that involve decorating but there’s no reason to go overboard buying new or untangling old strings of lights, a la Clark Griswald. The internet abounds with fun and simple DIY decorating ideas, like a yearly tradition of stringing a garland of popcorn and cranberries while listening to holiday carols. If decorations are more hassle than fun during this busy time of year, take the family for a leisurely stroll or drive around the neighborhood to enjoy the decorations of others.

Other holiday traditions can bring a new take on gift giving. As the holidays seem to become overtaken with consumption and consumerism, many families are looking for ways to put a stop to the stressful exchange of multiple gifts that may not even be enjoyed. Some exchange names so that each member of the family has one person to buy one meaningful gift for, and some families agree to a no gift policy altogether, choosing instead to focus on spending time together playing games and reconnecting.

Others turn their gift giving plans to the needy, which gives back to the community and teaches children the value of helping others. Many charities receive an influx of help around the holidays, but there are plenty of perennial needs. Families can look up “wish lists” for a local charity and then shop together for gifts of supplies for a non-profit organization that is important to them or food items for Manna Food Bank. There are numerous drives for toys for needy children, but there is also a local program that allows people to buy gifts for often overlooked elderly citizens called Be a Santa to a Senior. Local stores have trees with paper ornaments on them listing a senior in need and their gift preference, which is often something as simple as a new pair of socks or a T-shirt.

Food obviously provides a wealth of warm memories of inviting aromas and delicious flavors, but try something outside the typical holiday fare. Try a special holiday breakfast of a dish not typically associated with the holidays or even breakfast, and go with something that a group can work on together to prepare like tamales, lumpia or egg rolls. Health conscious holiday revelers might go in the opposite direction and start a tradition of physical activity, like a family walk or hike after the big meal or a 5K jog to kick off Christmas morning festivities.

Engaging in a new tradition takes a little planning and preparation, but that work has a big payoff in the memories it creates, and often the more quirky the tradition, the more of an impact it has. Get creative and be sure to take photos to commemorate your yearly adventures so that they’re remembered and carried forward for years and generations to come. Traditions should celebrate what is unique to your family, and thus create a sense of belonging and comfort as well as feelings of joy and playfulness. Make the typical holiday fare even brighter with the addition of some of your own special twists or add completely new traditions that are as unique as your family.

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Holiday Happenings

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As Pensacolaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arts and entertainment communities continue to grow, so does the list of holiday functions in the area. While some may see these events as just more things to add to an already packed schedule, many of these activities actually serve dual purposes.

Take, for instance, Christmas Creations or the Emerald Coast Bead Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holiday Show. Those looking for special and unique gifts can avoid the headache-inducing madness of shopping malls by going to these shows and supporting local artists and organizations.

For health nuts, the holidays can be a frustrating time. Big feasts are the highlight of many gatherings, and finding the balance between indulging and maintaining a fit figure can prevent people from enjoying themselves fully.

But the body conscious need not fear, because holiday races like the Turkey Trot and Christmas Parade Dash are open to those who want to burn off some calories before loading up their plates with delicious food.

The most important part of the holiday season is, of course, taking a break to spend quality time with family, friends and loved ones. All of these activities on our list, from the weekslong Zoo Lights and Winterfest to concerts and screenings that are onenight-only events, offer us that opportunity.

So get out there and enjoy the season, Pensacola style. Support our local performers, business, artisans, and charities. We may not have snow, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got plenty of holiday spirit and cheer to spread around.

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Christmas Creations

Nov. 22-23 The 36th annual arts and crafts fair, presented by the United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church of Pensacola, will feature booths selling handmade items of all kinds. This year, the event will run from 1 pm to 6 pm on Friday, Nov. 22, and from 8 am to 4 pm on Saturday, Nov. 23. Admission to the event is free, and proceeds from the items sold will be given to local charities. More information can be found on the Christmas Creations Pensacola Facebook page or at fumcpensacola.com.

Seville Quarter Turkey Trot 5K

Nov. 23 The Seville Quarter Milers want to help you “get on your feet before you eat!” The race-walk runs through downtown Pensacola and will end with an awards presentation and party. Registration costs $20 until Nov. 20 and $25 on the day of the event. Proceeds will go toward preparing and delivering Thanksgiving meals to local families in need. Visit sevillequarter.com/events for more information or register online at runsignup.com.

Gulf Coast Chorale Presents “Our Thanks and Praise”

Nov. 23 The first of GCC’s two holiday season concerts will be held at Gadsden Street United Methodist Church and will feature a selection of chorale favorites and hymns as well as a taste of the upcoming Christmas season. Tickets for the benefit concert, which cost $10 for adults and $5 for students, can be purchased at gulfcoastchorale.org or by calling GSUMC’s office at 850-433-0014.

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Elf Parade and Winterfest 2013 Nov. 29 – Dec. 23 Downtown Pensacola will be turned into a magical wonderland once again this holiday season with the lights, sounds and sights that make up Winterfest. This year’s celebration kicks off on Friday, Nov. 29 when the elves gather behind the T.T. Wentworth Museum at 3:30 pm for their costume contests. At 4:30 pm, the elves and all their fellow merry-makers will begin their parade to Plaza Wonderland at the Old County Courthouse, where the opening ceremonies and Reindeer Games will take place. Santa Claus will be in his sleigh, waiting to hear the Christmas wishes of all the good little boys and girls.

There will also be a new face at Winterfest this year: the Snow Princess. She will be crowned at the Snow Princess Tea, which will be held at the Portabello Market at the Pensacola Cultural Center from 3 – 4 pm on Nov. 29. Girls aged 3 – 7 who come dressed as snow fairies will form the Snow Princess’ court and help escort her, along with the Snow Prince, during the Elf Parade. Tickets for the tea are $25 for one child and one adult and include passes for that night’s 6 pm showing of The Polar Express at the Saenger Theatre. It is highly recommended that all tea guests come dressed in their Christmas best.

Winterfest’s signature Performance Tour has also expanded, with 16 performances, including two brand new ones, to entertain holiday revelers during the hour-long trolley ride through downtown. Dates for the tour are Nov. 29 and Dec. 7, 13, 20, 21, and 22. Ticket prices vary by date. For more information on events and to purchase tickets, visit pensacolawinterfest.org.

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The Saenger Theatre’s Classic Movie Series

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

Zoo Lights

Nov. 29 – 30, Dec. 1, 6 – 8, 13 – 24, 26 – 29 The Gulf Breeze Zoo will be sparkling once again this season as thousands of holiday lights will help visitors enjoy the beauty of the zoo at night. Hours for the event are 5 pm – 10 pm and tickets cost $10 (season pass holders receive half off.) Guests who bring a new, unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more for donation to Toys for Tots will receive free admission on opening night. For more information visit gbzoo.org.

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46th Annual Snowball Derby

Dec. 4 – 8 For those who prefer the sound of powerful engines and the smell of fuel and burning rubber to Christmas carols and fresh gingerbread, this is the highlight of the holiday calendar. It is being held once again at Pensacola’s Five Flags Speedway. For ticket information and a schedule of events, visit 5flagsspeedway.com

56th Annual Christmas Caravan

Dec. 6 St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church’s biggest fundraiser of the year, currently in its fifth decade, is held to raise funds for local charities. The theme of this year’s Caravan is “Sharing Christmas Joy and Peace.” The caravan has several components, and though entrance to the bazaar is free, some of the other activities are not. Tickets for the bazaar luncheon and Home Tour are $10, while tickets for the Gala Celebration, a new event featuring live music and hors d’oeuvres, cost $25. Reservations and more information can be obtained by visiting the church or by calling 850-433-0074

UWF Presents A Christmas Carol

Dec. 6 – 8, 13 – 15 The Department of Theatre at UWF is bringing back this holiday classic for its seventh season. Charles Dickens’ tale of the unforgettable character of Ebenezer Scrooge is one that people of all ages can learn from and enjoy. For details about tickets and show dates and times, visit uwf.edu/theatre or call the Box Office at 850-857–6285.

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Choral Society of Pensacola Presents Handel’s Messiah

Dec. 7 – 8 The Choral Society of Pensacola is once again performing this time-honored masterpiece by George Frederic Handel. This year’s concerts feature 60 singers and four guest soloists backed by the Choral Society of Pensacola Orchestra, all led by artistic director Xiaolun Chen. The first show will take place at 7:30 pm at St. Paul Catholic Church in Pensacola. The performers will take their show across the state line the following afternoon for a 2:30 pm concert at Gulf Shores United Methodist Church in Gulf Shores, Ala. Tickets are $20 for reserved sections and $15 for general admission, and can be purchased by calling 850-484-1806 (Pensacola concert) or 251-968-2411 (Gulf Shores Concert).

Gulf Coast Chorale Presents We Need a Little Christmas

Dec. 7 GCC’s second holiday offering this year is We Need a Little Christmas, an extended choral work based on Jerry Herman’s popular eponymous song from the musical Mame. The show starts at 7:30 pm at St. Ann Catholic Church in Gulf Breeze. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and students. They are available online at gulfcoastchorale.org.

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Emerald Coast Bead Society’s Annual Holiday Show

Dec. 7 This yearly event showcases the creativity and handiwork of many local artisans. It will be held at the ECBS meeting place, located at 80 E. Wright St. in downtown Pensacola. Contact Cassandra Brahan at 850-932-6908 for more information.

Pensacola Children’s Chorus Presents Christmas on the Coast

Dec. 13 – 15 The Pensacola Children’s Chorus, featuring some of the area’s most talented young performers, will once again be presenting this local holiday staple. The Friday and Saturday night shows begin at 7:30 pm and the Sunday afternoon show is at 2:30 pm. For tickets and more information visit pensacolasaenger.com.

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Pensacola Little Theatre Presents It’s a Wonderful Life

Dec. 13 – 15, 19 – 22 Based on the timeless film of the same name, the story of down-and-out George Bailey will be brought to the stage by PLT performers. Detailed show times and ticket prices can be obtained at pensacolalittletheatre.com or by visiting their box office.

Cox Pensacola Christmas Parade and Dash

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

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

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Pensacola Civic Band Presents Christmas at the College

Dec. 16 – 17 If you’re in the mood for a spin on your favorite holiday standards, then this is the show for you. The Pensacola Civic Band is putting on a show featuring Dixieland, swing, jazz and other types of musical styles that are sure to get your toes tapping. Showtime starts at 7:30 p.m. on both nights at Pensacola State College’s Ashmore Auditorium. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at lyceum.pensacolastate.edu.

Pensacola Little Theatre’s Annual Holiday Cabaret

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

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Ballet Pensacola Presents The Nutcracker

Dec. 20 – 23 Ballet Pensacola is providing dance enthusiasts with another season of this quintessential Christmas tale. Audiences will be enchanted by Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece starting at 7 pm on Friday and Saturday nights and at 1:30 pm on Sunday afternoon. More information can be found at pensacolasaenger.com.

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Pelican Drop Dec. 31 Touted as “the Gulf Coast’s premiere New Year’s Eve event,” flocks of people will gather in Downtown Pensacola to count down the hours and minutes till midnight. Live music, street performers, children’s activities, and food and drinks will all be a part of the celebration, which starts at 5 pm. When the clock strikes 12, the 14-foot-tall pelican will drop 100 feet from its perch at the intersection of Palafox and Government as the skies fill with fireworks and confetti. Details about activities and logistics can be found at pensacolapelicandrop.com

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