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A FEW WEEKS ago I was in the midst of another busy day at the office. Between tirelessly typing up stories, transcribing interviews, updating layouts, and staring pensively out my large fourth story office window overlooking the lush treetops along North Palafox, I took a brief respite to check my Instagram feed when I noticed an odd pattern. Several friends had posted pictures of themselves posing in various spots around Downtown with small, colorful paintings that had been placed throughout the streets, free to anyone who came across them.

Sensing a lead on a unique story as well as a possible free thing for myself, I quickly grabbed a coworker and launched an investigation. The Instagram photos led us on a madcap scavenger hunt down Palafox, along Government and back up Jefferson Street. We ended up finishing the hunt slightly sweaty and empty-handed, but I nevertheless appreciated the whimsical jaunt that turned all of Downtown into a semi-secret art gallery, and broke up an otherwise ho-hum day at the office.

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It’s this kind of surprise that makes Downtown special to me. Despite seeing it almost every day, I still view it as a playground, where even as the editor of a Downtown publication I may not know every single thing going on each day. There are still treasures to be found, whether that means a literal Instagram-led treasure hunt through the streets or just rediscovering your favorite festival.

Two of my own favorite festivals are returning in September and though they bookend the month, they go hand in hand in my heart (and tummy). The Emerald Coast Beer Festival is the first weekend and the Fiesta of Five Flags Seafood Festival is the last, and both will serve up a huge crop of delicious offerings! For beer drinkers, the big tasting at Seville Quarter will have more than enough unique brews to find your favorite style. Seafood Fest will bring its usual array of music, art and all manner of seafood stylings, filling Seville Square to Bartram Park with its signature goodness.

September also brings a particularly stuffed Gallery Night, which will feature both a public wedding and CANstruction, a competition that showcases architectural talent through competitive building of structures made entirely from canned goods. On Sept. 19, don’t miss the surprises, art, music, food and familiar faces that will fill the streets.

One familiar face you’ll likely see is that of artist Rafi Perez, who is always in front of Seville at Artists Row on Gallery Nights.

Rafi is the outspoken artist that placed the series of paintings around Downtown and then hinted at their locations via social media. Also in this month’s issue, DTC spoke with Rafi about his work as one of the growing number of artists and innovators intent on keeping things interesting here in Downtown.

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PENSACOLA MUSEUM OF ART’S

Suite Soirée

by Emily Lullo

Pensacola Museum of Art is known for bringing exhibitions from a massive range of media and time periods, but for one night each year it’s also known for serving up an evening of decadence at its annual edition of Suite Soiree. Suite Soiree is the museum’s premier fundraising gala, offering a lavish night with a delicious five-course dinner set against the backdrop of the latest exhibit to hit the museum walls.

This year’s event takes place Sept. 18, kicking off with a reception at 6 pm during which attendees will be able to bid on silent auction items.

The gala will move upstairs for a seated five-course dinner that will showcase some of the best in local restaurant offerings.

Each course will feature a different local chef, including Dann Dunn of H2O; Mike Johnson of Cloud9 Chocolates; Mari Josephs of Carmen’s Lunch Bar; Irv Miller of Jackson’s Steakhouse; Blake Rushing of Type; and Daniel Watts of Wine 4

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Bar on Palafox. In addition to the cuisine, guests will enjoy a wine airing with each course.

The gala event will be held in the gallery space on the second floor of the museum where Hunting for Slonem, an exhibit of colorful and whimsical paintings by artist Hunt Slonem, will be displayed. Between courses a live auction will take place, offering up chances to bid for exciting goods and Collier Merrill will be the master of ceremonies for the evening.

Funds raised during Suite Soiree with support exhibits, educational programs and the preservation of the PMA. Art lovers and patrons are invited to spend a night at the museum for an evening of fine cuisine and the arts. Tickets are $150 per person and table sponsorship opportunities are available starting at $1,500. Tickets are available at the museum. For information or to RSVP call 432.6247 or email jgup@pensacolamuseum.org.

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Pensacola Cooks Kitchen

Chow Downtown

By Emily Lullo

When husband and wife team Jacki and Mike Selby started designing and teaching cooking classes in 2006, they had little idea that it would lead them to where they are today. As the owners of Pensacola Cooks, the Selbys are making an impact offering unique culinary learning experiences, delicious food for the community, and a place for aspiring food entrepreneurs to begin the journey into the industry.

The pair had retired from careers that trained them in instructional design for organizations ranging from school systems to military contracting, so turning their passion for education to the culinary world was a natural step. The pair and partner culinary instructors formed the basis of their cooking classes at Distinctive Kitchens.

“We developed our kids programs there and we started listening to what the customers wanted,” says Jacki. “It just evolved and it got bigger and bigger.”

After Distinctive Kitchens closed, the team continued doing classes at other locations and developing mobile cooking classes that brought their instruction everywhere from offices for corporate team building to private home supper clubs to children’s birthday parties.

Soon the 30-plus instructors and chefs they worked with started pointing out that the Selbys could grow their concept even more with their own kitchen, and after cautious deliberation and research, Pensacola Cooks acquired its own commercial kitchen space.

Modeled after the incubator kitchens the couples saw sprouting up in the Midwest and along the east coast, the 1,000 square foot space at 3670 Barrancas Ave. has allowed Pensacola Cooks to grow its reach to both hungry learners as well as aspiring caterers and food entrepreneurs.

Under the leadership of executive chef Nick Farkas, Pensacola Cooks Kitchen also started a lunch and dinner service from 11 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday with a menu built on the Hungarian family recipes from Farkas’ own parents’ kitchen. This month they launched a breakfast service, as well.

“You can carry out your lunch or you can have a $1 cooking class,” Jacki says. “You come in and get a Hungarian meat loaf for $5.95, and for $6.95 you can stay, talk and interact, so we’ve turned it into a learning experience.”

The menu expands globally as patrons can pin their culinary heritage on a large wall map, and they can even submit family recipes that might be chosen as the recipe of the month and served as a special that the submitter can even come help cook. Jacki says this is their way of sharing heritage with others and connecting people with their culinary roots.

Another aspect of Pensacola Cooks Kitchen is the incubator kitchen. People with a catering business or food product they’d like to sell beyond the cottage food industry need a commercial kitchen to prepare products, which can be a huge expense. The Selbys offer initial consulting with interested entrepreneurs, even supplying the city and county forms necessary to get started, before contracting with the aspiring business people to offer space in the kitchen to prepare their goods. Jacki says they want to help other people in the industry become successful, and her own daughter even initially rented space to launch her handcrafted frozen custard company.

“The idea of a successful incubator is they come out of the incubator and they can get out into the community and get a storefront if that’s what they want,” she says. “This is an opportunity to help them so you don’t have the overhead that you have in a commercial kitchen.”

A shared kitchen client is showcased monthly at the kitchen and guests are invited to taste and critique their offerings to give feedback to the entrepreneurs.

Pensacola Cooks continues to offer traditional onsite cooking classes, with variations for children, couples, and families, as well as mobile classes. They offer catering and will fit a completely customized menu to a specific budget. The possibilities of the kitchen space are often explored by creative clients, including women in need of space to cook for a family reunion, groups that do massive holiday baking, and even a father celebrating his 80th birthday by getting behind the line and preparing his favorite meal for guests.

“When the phone rings we just don’t know,” Jacki says. “We’ve been overwhelmed with the response and the creativity of people when they realize what they have available to them.”

Look out for a full calendar of classes, events and announcements at facebook.com/ pensacolacooks or pensacolacooks.com.

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PENSACOLA

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BY KARIANNE PAYTON

THE 37TH ANNUAL Pensacola Seafood Festival is back and better than ever! Starting Friday, Sept.

26, Downtown Pensacola will be the hotspot for seafood lovers. The festival will take over Seville Quarter along with Bartram and Fountain Parks through Sunday, Sept. 28.

This three-day festival will be free, and will include food, art, and entertainment all weekend long. There is even something for the kids to do on Saturday and Sunday, with arts and crafts, face painting, and a touch pool area that will be an interactive experience with living sea creatures at Bartram Park.

Over 30 food vendors will be lined along Government and Alcaniz Street with seafood dishes such as crab cakes, coconut shrimp, seafood gumbo and so much more. However, there will also be a variety of non-seafood options for those who prefer other fare. Florida Blue’s Food Truck will also participate and feature their Celebrity Chef who will have healthy cooking live demonstrations.

Starting Friday at 5 pm, live music will fill the streets until 3 pm on Sunday. Musicians and bands such as Hotel Oscar, Bo Henry Band, The Revivalists, Cole Vosbury, NBC’s competitor from The Voice, and so many more will perform. Bring chairs and blankets to get comfortable and listen to these wonderful musicians.

Make sure to participate in The Pensacola Seafood Don McCloskey 5K Run/Walk and burn all those calories that will be collected over the weekend. It will be held Saturday, Sept. 27 and will be sponsored by the Pensacola Runners Association. The race/walk will commence at Seville Quarter at 7:30 am. To register visit pensacolarunners.com For more information regarding the Pensacola Seafood Festival visit fiestaoffiveflags.org.

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WHAT KIND OF SEAFOOD ARE YOU?

What’s your idea of a perfect date?

A night out partying/bar-hopping.

Going muddin’!

A night in with a group of friends.

What’s your idea of quality TV?

Trashy, dramatic reality TV. The trashier, the better.

Emmy-winning shows about the human condition.

What’s your dream job?

What’s your favorite Downtown hotspot?

Anything where I’m in charge or the center of attention.

Anything outside!

Jackson’s Hopjacks.

Steakhouse.

Tacos. Amirite?

Naww.

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Who do you trust most?

All day!

FRIED POBOY Filling Simple Southern A little bit country and a little bit rock n’ roll

My friends.

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CRAB CAKE

Approachable People-pleaser Don’t mind a little heat Enjoy being lathered in grease

What type of karaoke singer are you?

The news.

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FLOUNDER

I’m too introverted.

Intellectual Fancy, enjoys the finer things Liberal Both eyes on the same side of the face

Shame?

What’s that?

COCONUT SHRIMP

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Little crazy/nutty Not for everyone Love it or hate it Manic and dreamy Spear through heart

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FISH TACO

Party fish Play by your own rules Swings both ways

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RAFI was here studios

EMILY LULLO TALKS WITH THE ONE-OF-AKIND DOWNTOWN ARTIST WHO SEEMS TO BE EVERYWHERE. PHOTOS BY GUY STEVENS.

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MANY IN PENSACOLA are already familiar with Rafi Was Here Studios, or at least they’ve seen the hand-painted SUV that loudly proclaims its owners’ presence wherever it rolls. That vehicle, along with the prolific artwork and optimism that flow forth from Rafi Was Here Studios, have become the trademarks of the creative local pair behind the wheel: Rafi Perez and Klee Galligan. The husband and wife team each work in their own media, sometimes collaborating. Rafi generates colorful and evocative paintings on wood or canvas while Klee works with tiny tools and wire, beads and metal to create unique jewelry pieces.

The couple met in Chicago and then took the iconic car on a two-year journey around the country before landing in Pensacola and deciding to stay. The couple says that even coming from a bigger city, they feel like Pensacola’s art community has become their home.

“There’s so much to get involved in here and there’s so much potential to create things that people can get involved in because people are interested,” Klee says. “There’s way more momentum here for artists.”

You can almost always find Rafi and Klee at their booth at Palafox Market on Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm as well as at every Gallery Night along Artists Row in front of Seville Quarter. Recently they also became a part of the Blue Morning Gallery family, so art lovers can now check out their work seven days a week. Their ubiquitous Downtown presence is no accident. Rafi and Klee say they just love the energy and people Downtown.

“It’s the perfect place to have fun, which is everything that we do,” he says. “It’s about fun and meeting new people. It’s not about selling art. My art will sell if somebody sees a piece and they really connect with it.”

Their attitude toward their work and life in general definitely flies in the face of the brooding artist stereotype. They gravitate toward and exude positivity, whether it’s through a bright series of paintings or the imaginative ways they engage with the community.

“I had been thinking for about a year that I wanted to say ‘thank you’ to Pensacola,” Rafi says. “Because here I am for two years and I’m a very successful artist and it’s because of the way that the people here have

embraced me.”

He created 42 small-scale paintings, starting with images of his signature birds and dynamic trees set against brightly hued backgrounds, and he and Klee set about hiding them, mostly in plain sight, throughout the Downtown area. They weatherproofed each painting and affixed a sign that read “Take me home, I’m free” to each one so that any passerby could find and own a piece of art. The Studio’s newsletter recipients got the first set of clues, then Instagram followers got in on the impromptu scavenger hunt as well.

“It was just spreading a little bit of joy and happiness and leaving them,” he says of the project. “I thought that was the coolest thing ever to just leave a little bit of happiness anywhere.”

If you missed out on the hunt, you can still find Rafi and Klee’s paintings and jewelry, respectively, and even a series of collaborative works of jewelry that feature tiny versions of Rafi’s paintings. Just stop by the gallery, market, or the Sept. 19 Gallery Night and tell them, “Hola!” They love that.

For more information visit rafiwashere.com.

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emerald coast beer festival* * an event on sept. 4 and 5 designed to allow the public to taste a large variety of beers. this is an opportunity to sample all styles of beer and determine your preferences. beers from microbreweries, specialty bottled beers and homebrewed beers will be available for tasting. the event will also include food vendors and free entertainment. by josh newby.

BEER CAN BE many things—an excuse to get friends together, a topic of conversation, or an intimidating prospect—depending on who you are.

There are so many different types and styles, from dark ambers to pale ales, the novice may be simultaneously excited and perplexed. For the veteran drinker, there is always something new to taste, a new accent to appreciate or homebrew to sample. Well now there’s a fun, inexpensive night on the town meant to cater to both the amateur and the expert.

The Emerald Coast Beer Fest, which has been delighting Pensacolians for more than 20 years, brings together home

brewers, craft breweries and the beerdrinking population for two fun events. On Sept. 4, Seville Quarter’s Apple Annie’s room hosts a beer pairing dinner, which sold out early this year due to increased demand. On Sept. 5, the beer tasting will take place throughout the entire complex, where nearly 200 different beers from a number of different breweries are available to try.

Participants must be 21 or older to sample the beers, and Escambia Bay Homebrewers secretary April King promises something for everyone.

“You have to come with an open mind,” said King. “Some people don’t like

dark beers. Just try one. This fest is all about discovering a new, delicious beer.”

King recommends that participants eat a meal before coming and to limit themselves to a dozen or so beers.

“This is a great opportunity for novices to discover what they like,” said King.

“If you find something you like and it is distributed locally, you can support the brewery by purchasing from them in the future.”

Although the festival benefits the breweries and distributors; its main purpose is to help support charities like Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida and the Seville Rotary. And with 2,100 expected participants, the benefit to both non-profits is huge.

“It’s a fun event and has grown from a handful of guys trying each other’s beer to something that we can share with tourists and that outside breweries can share with

us,” said King. “We have breweries as far away as Louisiana and Tennessee come.”

What makes this festival unique, according to King, is the opportunity it provides to actually learn a thing or two about the beer-making process. Guests have the chance to talk with the brewers and learn their secrets, as most breweries will send a representative to accompany their precious barrel-encased cargo.

“It’s not just a fun time,” said King.

“It’s also educational.”

VIP entry for the beer tasting is 5 pm on Sept. 5. General admission is at 5:30.

Designated drivers can get in for just $10 and are given water or soft drinks throughout the evening. Beer tasting prices range from $25 to $60. Check out emeraldcoastbeerfest.com for more information and to buy tickets.

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The Annual New Beginnings Art Show Is Sept. 19 At 4 PM And Sept. 20 & 21 At 10 AM Photo courtesy of The Corsair

NEW BEGINNINGS

BY JOSH NEWBY

Photo: Dan DeBold

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THERE ARE FEW things more universally loved and characteristically Southern than the perfect art festival, where a bevy of local talent is on display and the smells of delicious food travels through the air alongside live music. And while art festivals in Pensacola’s summer and fall months are frequent and plentiful, few have had the longevity and benefit as many people as the New Beginnings art show. Profits from the festival benefit FavorHouse, a local non-profit task force whose mission it is to address abuse and domestic violence in the area.

Debbie Tracy started the festival 16 years ago with the desire to give back to the community and do something for the domestic violence problem in the region. She wanted to give the victims of abuse a second chance while spreading the beauty and hope that art can offer.

“The show started originally with just nine artists,” said Tracy. “I had to beg people to participate. Now, it has grown to over 75 artists

with food vendors and musicians. People now beg to participate. It’s amazing what can happen when people come together to accomplish what they believe in.”

The New Beginnings Art Festival is located in the park at corner of 12th Avenue and Gonzalez Street across from the old Sacred Heart Hospital.

Guests can come enjoy time in the sunshine surrounded by the best of Pensacola’s art scene on Friday, Sept. 19 from 4 to 7 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5:30 pm. Tracy wants as many people to enjoy and benefit from the festival as possible, so there are also free kids activities.

Tracy operates Angel’s Garden gift shop in Pensacola, a whimsical place full of unique goods that offers local artists an outlet through which to expose and sell their goods.

“Pensacola is dripping with awesome artists,” said Tracy. “This festival is a great way to show them off while doing good for other people.”

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OFFICIAL GALLERY NIGHT GUIDE ARTISTS + SPECIALS Al Fresco - Five Pensacola hotspots in one convenient location: Shux Oyster Bar, Z Taco, Gouda Stuff, Gunshot BBQ, Fusion World, live music

by Glen Lewis and Company at 6 pm. Pensacola’s fun urban dining experience.

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

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

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

Belle Ame’, 112 S. Palafox Pl. - Beach plans this weekend? Check out featured aloe and shea body whips – sure to make sunburns feel like a million bucks! Or try Salt Body Polish to leave skin feeling great!

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

Blue Morning Gallery - B-M-G loves D-O-G-S. Yes, it’s true and we triple-dog-dare the public to visit Blue Morning Gallery from Aug. 24 through Sept.

27 to see what we’re barking about. Featured Blue Morning Gallery artists Sue Woodson, pottery; Tom Snyder, wood; and Jan Kurtz, watercolor and jeweler, will show tribute to man’s best friend. The artists will be on hand on Gallery Night, Sept. 19, serving hot dogs for donations to benefit SouthBark, a non-profit, all-breed animal rescue facility. Make plans now to be part of a good cause and the BMG loves DOGS show.

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

Hopjacks, Inc. - Come enjoy live music by local artists with happy hour from 4:20 to 6:20 pm!

Gallery Night specials: $1 off taps, $1 off wine, ½ off appetizers and martinis! All Sweetwater taps will be $2 for a 16 ounce pour from 7 to 9 pm.

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

Jordan Valley - Come see Jordan Valley – Downtown’s Mediterranean experience, in our Gallery Night location! In front of the County building at the corner of Intendencia and Palafox. Or, for a more sit-down, casual experience, visit our Hookah Lounge at the corner of Jefferson and Intendencia.

Bodacious Olive - We will be watching the Wahoos play during the September Gallery Night! Come by on Saturdays; we serve breakfast until 11:30 am!

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

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

Mainline Art House – Mainline Art House and Sandy Sansing have joined forces to sponsor September’s Gallery Night! Come by Mainline to see the new model BMWs and listen to live music with a “Wine Mixer” feel!

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

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

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

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Pensacola Opera - Pensacola Opera is excited to bring its two touring productions, Pinocchio and How Andy Found His Voice to Gallery Night as part of its new, dynamic Opera850 initiative. Opera850 brings free opera to the people of the 850 area code through short productions and musical performances in public spaces.

Quayside Art Gallery - Featured show at Quayside is Mixed Elements. Original work by Cece Hines, Leland Leonard, and Gila Rayberg, and Laura Wolsersperger. Show will run through October 12.

Open from 5 pm until 9 pm.

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

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

Seville Quarter (Rosie O’Grady’s) - Seville Quarter’s Artist Row features over 80 local artists and vendors in the street in front of the complex.

Don’t forget the free wine and beer tasting starting at 5 pm in our Wine and Gift shop!

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

Tin Cow - Tin Cow will be featuring a local artist, and will have happy hour from 3 to 7 pm with ½ off starters. Gallery Night specials: All domestic cans $2, $1 off well drinks, wine by the glass, and sangrias!

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

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

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

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

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canstruction IT’S BACK! The seventh edition of Canstruction in Pensacola will be revealed to the public on Gallery Night Sept. 19. Artel Gallery will play host to a series of unique structures made entirely from cans and created by local teams. Canstruction is a unique charity which hosts competitions, exhibitions and events showcasing colossal structures made entirely out of full cans of food.

After the structures are built, the creations go on display to the public as a giant art exhibition. At the end of the event, all food is donated to local hunger relief organizations, and in Pensacola MANNA Food Bank will accept the cans.

This year will bring a new twist to the event. In the past, structures have been built completely by teams from local architecture firms but after many queries from members of the public and other organizations looking to get involved, this year the competition was opened up to anyone who wanted to form a team. Each team will have one American Institute of Architects member who will act as a mentor.

On the evening of Thursday, Sept. 18 teams will converge on Artel to build the unique sculptures using creativity and building skill to create a unique visual structure. Canstruction events take place worldwide and last year alone the events contributed 4.7 million pounds of food to hunger relief organizations. Stop by Artel Gallery to see this artistic display that will help feed the community.

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

By Josh Newby.

GOD HELP THE GIRL RELEASE DATE: September 5 CAST: Emily Browning, Olly Alexander, Hannah Murray DOLPHIN TALE 2 RELEASE DATE: September 12 CAST: Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Harry Connick Jr., Kris Kristofferson What I got from the preview: The team of celebrities and child actors that equipped the dolphin Winter with a prosthetic tale in the first movie find themselves contractually obligated to appear in this unnecessary sequel, in which they must play matchmaker to Winter and find her a companion so she can stay near her human friends. Protip: dolphins are totally okay living in confinement as long as it gives the humans validation and purpose.

Most notable for: I shouldn’t be so harsh. Heartwarming and (according to a coworker) tear-inducing family movies are few and far between, and it’s notable that the original was popular enough to garner a sequel.

Unqualified critical observation: Hey, if dolphins are so smart, why’d they agree to be in this movie? (Applause).

THE MAZE RUNNER RELEASE DATE: September 19 CAST: Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster What I got from the preview: A young boy awakens to find himself trapped in a maze with a community of other boys his age. Throughout the trailer and presumably the film, he learns more about what he must do to escape and who put him there. Think Hunger Games mixed with Lord of the Flies in a maze.

Most notable for: Not much. Perhaps the only thing less risky than a comic book movie nowadays is a young adult movie set in a dystopian future.

Unqualified critical observation: Friends assure me that the books were outstanding and weave an unforgettable tale of friendship, sacrifice and deception. These are the same friends that my wife assures me aren’t real, though, so don’t take their word for it. The books have also received a fair amount of praise for constructing a fictional world better than most entries in the genre. I’m holding out hope that the movie transcends its recently oversaturated genre and lives up to book-readers’ hopes.

What I got from the preview: In a trailer that seems to strangely mirror my own life, upbeat pop music plays, juxtaposed on top of abstract images, dancing, and well-dressed, good-looking young people. Who knows what this movie is about, but God help you if you think I won’t be in line opening day.

Most notable for: Most movie musicals today are based on source material, from Baz Luhrmann’s cinematic vomit to Disney and Broadway adaptations. This movie takes the bold step of using original

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Unqualified critical observation: I have a love for both music and the sophisticated adventures of British teenagers, two characteristics this film seems to have in spades.

However, this is one of those little movies that doesn’t gain much traction in chain movie theaters, since Transformers: Age of Extinction has somehow turned all thinking humans into Michael Bay fanboys. So look for this gem at your favorite Gulf Breeze art theatre.

THE EQUALIZER RELEASE DATE: September 26 CAST: Denzel Washington, Chloe Grace-Moretz What I got from the preview: Denzel Washington plays a former black ops agent who has retired and expects to live out the rest of his days relaxing and reading Ernest Hemingway. After he sees a young girl being used and abused by the Russian mob, however, he decides to put his former training to use and bring the criminals to justice while saving the girl.

Most notable for: Any movie with Denzel Washington is notable just on the merits of his presence. Other than that, though, the film seems predictable and stale.

Unqualified critical observation: You may have seen this movie a few decades ago when it was called Taxi Driver. The cast and crew of this movie (the director of Training Day is also attached) signal that this may not be just a cheap rip-off, but I’m not holding my breath.

THE BOXTROLLS RELEASE DATE: September 26 CAST: Elle Fanning, Simon Pegg, Toni Collette What I got from the preview: In what I’m 99 percent sure is a fictional story, underground, cave-dwelling, trash-collecting boxes adopt a young orphaned boy.

Man, we really need some more oversight on adoptive parenting. (Applause). As he struggles to fit in with his hosts, he learns of an evil exterminator who wants to destroy the boxtrolls, because they’re boxtrolls. He forms a resistance with them and another child in this movie based on the pretty decent book, Here Be Monsters!

Most notable for: Independent animation is finally entering the mainstream, and this movie is the latest example of that, as the team behind Coraline and Paranorman reunite for this equally surreal film.

Unqualified critical observation: I’m not the intended audience of this movie, which is why I just can’t get myself excited. I am, however, excited for what this movie represents, which is a dreamlike and occasionally bleak take on children’s animated film. I won’t watch it, but I can’t discourage you from watching it. downtowncrowd.com Sept 2014

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Downtown Pensacola’s Historic District comes alive with festivals and events throughout the late summer and fall. As the weather starts to cool off, it’s also the perfect spot to come enjoy the bayfront breezes or grab a treat with a friend.

Indulge in a day of shopping at boutiques and unique gift stores and relax with a lunch date or a cold beer.

This month head to Seville Square in the heart of the district Sept. 26-28 to enjoy all the best things about Pensacola at the 37th annual Seafood Festival! With tons of seafood in every dish imaginable along with an art festival, it’s no wonder this is one of the most popular fests on the coast. On Friday, Sept. 19, another edition of Gallery Night will fill the streets of Downtown with art, music and cuisine. Come see what businesses in the Historic District have to offer on this night of culture and fun.

The Historic District isn’t only for special events, though. It’s the perfect place for a jog along the waterfront or the picturesque historic streets, or just a leisurely day of walking and window shopping. Meet your everyday needs with all kinds of businesses that call this beautiful segment of Downtown home.

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BEACH As summer gives way to autumn, the hustle and bustle of beachgoers on the sand and the warmth hanging in the air remains despite the impending changing of the seasons. In fact, things will be heating up even more next month when cooking fires and the smell of seafood and other cuisines take over the shore.

The sixth annual Taste of the Beach festival will take place Sept. 19-21 on Pensacola Beach. Taste of the Beach is the gathering place for several area chefs and restaurants to showcase their signature dishes, and everything is reasonably priced. For just $5, foodies can snack on peel ‘n’ eat boiled shrimp from Crabs, munch on lamb lollipops from The Wine Bar and cool off with a variety of drinks from Bamboo Willie’s and The Sandshaker Lounge.

In addition to several area cooks like Dan Dunn, Greg McCarthy and John Smith, Taste of the Beach also welcomes special guest chef Carla Hall. A wellrenowned chef, business owner and author who compels everyone to cook with love, Hall is co-host of The Chew on ABC and has competed on Top Chef.

Hall will be hosting a special meet and greet event, “An Evening with Carla Hall,” Friday, Sept. 19 at the Gulf Front Beachfront Hotel starting at 5:30 p.m. On Saturday, she will host another meet and greet, a cooking demonstration, and a Q&A

Christian Pacheco previews Pensacola’s foodie event of the year.

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“Anybody who watched Top Chef and watches The Chew will know that she’s just a very lovely character, a seriously talented chef,” said Jane Birdwell, Birdwell Agency’s CEO. The organization has been promoting the event for the last two years.

Connoisseurs can also participate in the Saturday How Sweet IT Is Dessert Contest, where a panel including Hall, Chef Blake Rushing and Island Times cooking columnist Kathi Lewis will choose the winners.

Of course, food is only part of the fun. There will be plenty of music, entertainment and other activities for everyone to enjoy. According to the official festival schedule, there will be crab races, performances by Dancingly Yours and recorded and live music by Boogie Inc. and Heritage Band, respectively.

In particular, Taste of the Beach has plenty for children to do. In addition to face painting, arts and crafts and other activities, kids can dress up and march in the Mermaid and Pirate Parade and hit the waves at the Innerlight Surf Camp.

Friday’s VIP event, “An Evening with Carla Hall,” is sold out, but the weekend festivities are free and open to the public.

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CARLA HALL SEPTEMBER 20 - 21 • PENSACOLA BEACH, FL Pensacola Beach Chamber invites you to Taste of the Beach. Entry is free. Enjoy two days full of delicious coastal cuisine presented by the beach’s finest chefs. Signature dishes are priced at $5 or less. With a variety of family entertainment and activities, kids will have so much fun you’ll want to stay the whole day.

You’ll love the food.

Kids will love the fun!

Dive in at: TasteofPensacolaBeach.com

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Word on the Street O’Riley’s Downtown Now Offering Food & September Specials

O’Riley’s Downtown recently unveiled its menu. Now open for lunch and serving till late, the menu includes unique fare like the Irish Burrito as well as tavern favorites like wings and handcut chips. Come during Labor Day weekend for a slew of specials. On Sept. 7, O’Riley’s will kick off the NFL season with a Luau themed event, and don’t forget to come to the pub on Sept. 17 for a Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day event! For more information visit orileyspub.com.

The Belles & Beaux Call For Members

The Belles & Beaux group that meets weekly at the Bayview Senior Center is now welcoming new members. Belles & Beaux is a group of amateur entertainers, all over the age of 50 years, who volunteer to perform for seniors of the Pensacola community and surrounding area.

The group performs at senior centers, assisted living facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, churches, and fraternal organizations. The Belles & Beaux meet for rehearsal each Monday at 1 pm at the Bayview Senior Center located at 2000 E. Lloyd Street. Performances are scheduled once a week at various locations throughout the community. For more information on joining The Belles & Beaux please call Rachel Gadolin at 206.3558.

Jams on the Green & Let’s Get Local at Ever’man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe Sept. 11

Come join us on the Ever’man green for music, food and fun, featuring live bands from around the Panhandle playing outside. Enjoy wine and food samples from some favorite local vendors and great meals cooked right in the café, the Ever’man Jams on the Green will be a great time for the whole family! For more information visit everman.org.

Perdido Key Kayak, BBQ and Blues Festival Sept. 6

The second annual Perdido Key Kayak, BBQ and Blues Festival is coming to the Key Sept.

6 with a day-long event featuring kayak and paddle board races, a barbeque cook-off, live blues music, flyboarding demonstration and a spectacular fireworks show. The festival kicks off at 10 a.m. Sept. 6 with the “Battle of the Paddle.” Athletes will compete for more than $5,000 in cash prizes on three race courses. Cost for registration in advance is $20 for the two-mile course and $40 for the four-mile course—$5 less for those who register in advance of the festival. Perdido Paddleboard Company and Pensacola Kayak and Sail are offering discounted paddle board and kayak rentals at the race location, and military personnel will receive a 25 percent discount. After the race, the festival will continue with a BBQ cook-off, food and craft vendors and live blues music all day long. The performances will be followed by an unforgettable waterfront fireworks display after the sun sets. Registration forms, course maps and more can be found at visitperdido.com. downtowncrowd.com Sept 2014

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Scrabble Soiree: Letter for Literacy Sept. 18 Join members of the community in support of Learn To Read Northwest Florida at Scrabble Soiree: Letters for Literacy. This annual fundraiser pits game-lovers against each other for a night of friendly competition Thursday, Sept. 18 at the Sanders Beach Corinne Jones Resource Center. This isn’t just any Scrabble game; this is TEAM Scrabble. Teams of eight to a table compete against all the other tables. Teams put all their Scrabble® tiles on the table and make as many words/scores as possible in the allotted time.

The night will include a dinner, prizes and more. Doors open at 6 pm and play begins at 6:30 pm. For tickets and more information visit learntoreadnwf.org.

Island Fights 30 at the Pensacola Bay Center Sept. 5 Island Fights is bringing the excitement to Pensacola Bay Center Sept. 5 with a night of high intensity matches. Island Fights includes a high action fight card presented by Square Ring Promotions. Tickets are $34.50, $45, $55.50, $68.50 and $81.50. Tickets are available at the Pensacola Bay Center box office and at pensacolabaycenter.com.

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Pensacola Dragon Boat Race & Festival Sept. 6 Look out, Pensacola! The Dragons are coming!

On Sept. 6, 30 teams supported by thousands of spectators will compete in Bayou Texar, just off Bayview Park, in Downtown Pensacola for the inaugural Pensacola Dragon Boat Race & Festival!

The Northeast Sertoma’s Pensacola Dragon Boat Race & Festival is a 501(c)(3) that works to benefit the Gulf Coast Kid’s House. Led by the rhythmic beat of a drum, teams of synchronized paddlers, one drummer and a steersperson race 300 meters up the bay in 40-foot canoes rigged with decorative Chinese dragonheads and tails.

The Festival will take place in Bayview Park and will last throughout the day as the races are going.

If you are interested in volunteering, sponsoring, donating, or providing a kids’ activity, visit pensacoladragonboatestival.com.

12th Avenue Flea Summer Blowout Sept. 6 Come out to the 12th Avenue Flea Saturday, Sept.

6 from 10 am to 4 pm to shop from local vendors selling handmade goods, vintage and resale items and more! This special edition of the Flea will also include food, children’s activities and music to thank the community for its continued support.

The 12th Avenue Flea is held in the green space outside the Old Sacred Heart Hospital on 12th Avenue at DeSoto Street. Please join this day of fun and local shopping!

Dateline Downtown Blue Angel Practices Sept. 9, 16 The Blue Angels will perform practice air shows over Pensacola Naval Air Station most Tuesday and Wednesday mornings starting in March at 11:30 am, with autograph sessions with the pilots inside the National Naval Aviation Museum on most Wednesdays. Admission to the Blue Angel practices is free and open to the public. The viewing area for the Blue Angels practice is located behind the National Naval Aviation Museum. Bleachers are available for seating about 1,000 people. Viewers can also bring their own lawn chairs, hats, sunscreen and water. For more information, visit blueangels. navy.mil.

IHMC Evening Lecture Series Presents Sitting—The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Sept. 11 Join the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition for the latest edition of its evening lecture series on the second Thursday of each month. On Sept. 11 Esther Gokhale will speak on the topic Sitting: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. The talk is free but reservations are recommended. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the lecture begins at 6 pm. The IHMC is located at 40 S. Alcaniz St. For reservations call 202.4462.

Atlas Beverage Classes at the Fish House Deck Sept. 11 Atlas Oyster House presents the next installment of Atlas Beverage Classes (A.B.C.). This semester will feature handcrafted beers, two featured spirit brands, and now cocktails with beverage director Josh Goldman, each paired with small plates. Classes are held on the Deck Bar the first Thursday of the month and will feature a presenter for four

tastings. Classes begin at 6 pm and cost is $20 per person (plus tax and gratuity). The Sept.

11 class will feature “World Whiskeys From Around the Globe.” Reservations are required.

Call 516.2324 to reserve a seat.

Fifth Annual Pensacola Cycling Classic Sept. 13-14 The Pensacola Cycling Classic returns to Pensacola for its fifth year, bringing three exciting cycling races and athletes to Pensacola.

The Classic kicks off with a time trial on Pensacola Beach and a road race in Milton on Saturday, Sept. 13. On Sunday, Sept.

14, Downtown Pensacola will become the course for a fast-paced Criterium race, where cyclists encircle several city blocks in the most spectator friendly event of the races. Come out and watch cyclists compete for cash prizes in this urban street race. For more information visit pensacolacyclingclassic.com.

Cooking Demonstrations & Wine Pairings with Chef Irv Miller Sept. 17 Enjoy a Cooking Demonstration and Wine Pairing at Jackson’s Steakhouse with Chef Irv Miller.

For the Sept. 17 demonstration Chef Irv will present “Pasta, Perloo and Risotto.” Tickets are $45 and there will be two seatings at 5 pm - 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm - 9 pm. For reservations call 217.2347.

National Naval Aviation Museum’s 50th Anniversary Gala Sept. 20 Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Naval Aviation Museum and the 100th anniversary of Naval Air Station Pensacola at the black tie Anniversary Gala taking place Saturday evening, Sept. 20, at the National Naval Aviation Museum. Surrounded by Naval Aviation history and heritage, attendees will enjoy a cocktail reception in Hangar Bay One, dinner in the Blue Angels Atrium, followed by dessert, dancing and live music performed by the Jimmy Maxwell Orchestra on the WWII Cabot Flight Deck. The event will also include special recognition of Naval Aviator and President George H.W. Bush with Jeb Bush Jr. in attendance to represent the family. Tickets are $125 per person and proceeds benefit the Naval Aviation Museum and Foundation.

Tickets are available for purchase online at www.NavalAviationMuseum.org/2014gala, by phone at 453.2389 ext. 3233 or in person at the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation office. For information on events, exhibits and attractions at the Museum, visit www.

NavalAviationMuseum.org or call 453.2389 or (800) 327.5002.

PensacoLebowski Fest Sept. 26-27 Join fellow fans of the cult classic film The Big Lebowski in Pensacola for two raucous nights of adventure Sept. 26-27. Ticketed guests of PensacoLebowski will meet up for several themed events, starting with your chance to finally see The Big Lebowski on the big screen, followed by one party after another. Attendees will be privy to all facets of Lebowski fun.

Bowling, live music from the soundtrack, games, Bowling Pin Art Show, trivia, costume contests, guests, merchandise, and more surprises to come! For more details and tickets visit pensacolebowski.com.

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Miranda Lambert Platinum Tour at the Pensacola Bay Center Sept. 11 Country sensation Miranda Lambert will take to the Pensacola Bay Center stage Sept. 11 in support of her fifth studio album Platinum, complete with a glittering, platinum-themed signature stage set. Joining Lambert will be opening acts Justin Moore and Thomas Rhett. Tickets are 34.25 or $60.25 and are available at the Pensacola Bay Center box office and at pensacolabaycenter.com.

WUWF RadioLive Sept. 4 WUWF’s RadioLive is back for the first Thursday of each month at the Museum of Commerce at 201 E. Zaragoza St. Concerts start at 6 pm. This concert will feature Malcolm Holcombe, Callaghan, and Chris Alvarado. Admission is free, but please bring canned food or money to donate to Manna Food Bank. For more information visit wuwf.org.

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Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company Auditions for 10th Season Sept. 2-3 The Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company (SETSCO) invites all teen members of the community to audition for its tenth company.

SETSCO will hold auditions for the 2014-2015 season Sept. 2 & 3 at Tower East, 1010 N. 12th Avenue. Auditions will begin promptly at 6 pm both days. Actors ages 13-19 are eligible to audition for acceptance into the company, which is a one-year commitment that begins in September and ends in August 2015. For more information visit setsco. org.

Artel Gallery & NLAPW Present Out of the Shadows Sept. 2 - Oct. 17 The Pensacola Branch of the National League of American Pen Women presents Out of the Shadows, an introspective exhibit in the Vault at Artel Gallery featuring the works of member artists, writers, photographers and designers with insights into the inspirations that sparked their creations. The mission of the NLAPW is to encourage creativity and to promote artistic endeavors in local communities. Out of the Shadows is an inside look at aspiring Pensacola Pen Women. This exhibition will be on display Sept. 2 - Oct. 17. For more information visit artelgallery.org.

Ar t · Music · Theatre UWF Theatre Department Presents The Beauty Queen of Leenane Sept. 5 & 6 The University of West Florida Department of Theatre will present the play, The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh, Sept. 5 & 6 at 7:30 pm in the Mainstage Theatre of the Center for Fine & Performing Arts, building 82 on the main campus. This summer, the Department of Theatre participated in “The Emerald Coast to Emerald Isle” experience through traveling to Ireland to participate in the Carlow Arts Festival and collaborate with Carlow Little Theatre, conduct primary research on the city where the play takes place and engage in various workshops. The play will be followed by a talkback, discussing the study abroad trip and the student experiences. Admission is free and open to the public but seating is limited so reservations are recommended. Reservations can be made by calling the CFPA box office at 857.6285. For additional information on the UWF Department of Theatre, visit uwf.edu/theatre.

Sept. 6, 10 am - 4 pm. Cost is $75 for PMA members and $90 for non-members.

For more information and registration email cglover@pensacolamuseum.org or visit pensacolamuseum.org.

Improvable Cause at PLT Sept. 6 Improvable Cause is Pensacola’s best (and only) improvisational comedy troupe performing the first Saturday of every month at 10:30 pm in the M.C. Blanchard Courtroom Theatre at the Pensacola Little Theatre. Improv is unscripted theatre where dialogue is created instantaneously. Tickets are $7 available at the PLT box office prior to shows.

Pensacola Community Theatre Presents Hee Haw Live Sept. 18-21 In the tradition of true variety shows, this one offers a country flavor. Join some of your favorite Hee Haw cast members as well as some new ones dripping with comedy, singing, dancing, magic, cornfields and stuff you ain’t never seen before. Moonshine may or may not be served, but laughs will be aplenty. Saturday productions are at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees are at 2:30 pm at the Imogene Theatre at 6866 Caroline St. in Milton. For more information visit panhandlecommunitytheatre.com.

Adult Workshops at the PMA: Collage, Image Transfers, and Alternative Processes with artist Nicholas Croghan Sept. 6 This workshop, led by artist Nicholas Croghan, will teach participants the history of collage, its development from the modern period to postmodernism and how artists currently utilize this process in contemporary art practices. Technical instruction includes image transfer methods, assemblage, non-traditional materials, alternative processes and proper surface preparation.

Students will create a unique work of art. All materials will be provided. The workshop will be

PLT Presents Annie Get Your Gun Sept. 12-14; 18-21 Pensacola Little Theatre is bringing Annie Get Your Gun to its mainstage. Annie Get Your Gun is a fictionalized version of the life of Annie Oakley, a sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, and her romance with sharpshooter, Frank Butler.

The show will run Sept. 12-14 and 18-21. Tickets are $14, $20, $24 and $30 and are available at the PLT Box Office. For more information visit pensacolalittletheatre.com.

Jazz Gumbo at Phineas Phogg’s Sept. 15 The Jazz Society of Pensacola presents its monthly edition of Jazz Gumbo held the third Monday of each month at Seville Quarter in Phineas Phogg’s. This month will feature Roger Villines & Bobby van Deusen Combo. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the concert begins at 6:30 pm.

Admission is $10 for JSOP members, $15 for nonmembers, $5 for students and free for military members in uniform. For more information visit jazzpensacola.com.

Dr. John and the Nite Trippers at the Saenger Sept. 18 The legendary Dr. John, a six-time Grammy Award-winning musician and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee will bring a bit of New Orleans to the Saenger Theatre Sept. 18 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $49, $55 or $70 and are available at the Saenger box office or pensacolasaenger.com.

PMA Presents Hunting for Slonem Through September 20 This exhibition brings together selections of Hunt Slonem’s work from the Permanent Collections of the Ogden Museum of Southern Art and the Pensacola Museum of Art. Slonem’s art is based on the confluence of the past and present, the visible and the invisible, the exotic and the everyday.

Since 1977, this artist has exhibited at over 350 museums and galleries internationally. For more information visit pensacolamuseum.org.

PMA Presents Works on Paper: Selections from the Permanent Collection Through Oct. 19 The works on paper category includes drawings, etchings, photography, fine art prints, and watercolors. This exhibition affords the opportunity to view a range of printmaking techniques from the museum’s collection. Works represented include such artists as Thomas Hart Benton and Kathe Kollwitz. The PMA Permanent Collection has grown over the past 60 years to include over 400 artworks, with an emphasis on works on paper from the 20th and 21st century. For more information visit pensacolamuseum.org.

Blue Morning Gallery’s BMG Loves Dogs Show Through Sept. 27 B-M-G loves D-O-G-S. Yes, it’s true and we tripledog-dare the public to visit Blue Morning Gallery from Aug. 24 through Sept. 27 to see what we’re barking about. The trio of featured Blue Morning Gallery artists Sue Woodson, pottery; Tom Snyder, wood; and Jan Kurtz, watercolor and jeweler, will show tribute to man’s best friend, dogs. The artists will be on hand on Gallery Night, Sept. 19, serving hot dogs for donations to benefit SouthBark, a non-profit, all-breed animal rescue facility. Make plans now to be part of a good cause and the BMG loves DOGS show. For more information visit bluemorninggallery.com.

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Saenger Classic Movie Series The Saenger’s Summer Classic Movie Series is back this summer with hits from yesteryear lighting up the silver screen in the historic theater. A survey was conducted allowing people to vote for favorite classic films to be shown. Movies will be shown on most Saturdays at 7 pm, and admission is $5. A movie 10-pack, which can be used in any combination, is available for $40. Seating is general admission.

Sept. 6: It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World Sept. 20: Vertigo Sept. 27: Blazing Saddles Color Your Art Classes at Blue Morning Gallery Thursday Evenings Color Your Art classes with Melinda Giron are available Thursday evenings from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm (total for the month: 12 hours of instruction in watercolor, oils and acrylics). Cost is $100 per student for four class sessions and must be paid at least one day prior to the first of the class sessions. Each class is also available individually at $30 per class. A basic supply list will be provided at sign-up. To register contact Blue Morning Gallery, visit bluemorninggallery.com/classes or call or Melinda at 686.5151.

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PSC Visual Arts Gallery Presents The Importance of Elsewhere – Steve McCurry Through Dec. 12 The Pensacola State College Viaual Arts Gallery presents The Importance of Elsewhere – Steve McCurry, on display through Dec. 12. Iconic contemporary photographer Steve McCurry has spent more than 30 years creating unforgettable images over six continents and numerous countries. His work spans conflicts, vanishing cultures, ancient traditions and today’s culture – yet always retains the human element that made his celebrated image of the Afghan Girl so powerful. For more information visit visualarts. pensacolastate.edu.

Live Music at La Brisa Restaurant La Brisa Restaurant located just across the bay bridge offers southern coastal cuisine and a variety of live, local music and fun events. Come enjoy a meal set to music on the following days: Sunday brunch: John Maddox 11 am - 1 pm Sunday evening: Al Martin featuring Platinum soul 4:30 - 7:30 pm Sept. 1: Pensacola Jazz Society Jazz jam. $15 cover 6 - 9 pm Sept. 5: Acoustic travelers featuring Bob Daniels and Gary Nelms Sept. 6: John Wheeler Sept. 8: Blues, burgers and beer. Blues night with burger and beer specials 6 - 10 pm Sept. 12: Platinum Soul featuring the Sounds of Motown Sept. 13: John Wheeler Sept. 26: Platinum Soul featuring the sounds of Motown Sept. 20: Acoustic Travelers featuring Bob Daniels and Gary Nelms Sept. 27: A Touch of Grey

Ar t · Music · Theatre Fish House Deck Bar Weekly Music Schedule Sunday: Regional acts at 8 pm.

Monday: Open at 4 pm.

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

At Vinyl Music Hall This Month Sept. 2: Alien Ant Farm ANTarchy in the USA Tour, Kaleido, H2NY Sept. 5: Juvenile, AJ “The Musician” Williams, Big Lo Sept. 7: Fortunate Youth, The Steppas, Ashes of Babylno, Ease Up Sept. 13: Dax Riggs Sept. 19: Free Gallery Night Concert ft. Appetite for Destruction, Red, White & Crue Sept. 20: CatchingYourClouds, Give Up, Ghost Sept. 24: To Write Love On Her Arms Presents Hope Revolution Tour with Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Hawthorne Heights, New Empire, Famous Last Words, Everybody Run Sept. 26: Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk At Seville Quarter This Month Seville Quarter hosts a variety of entertainment from a wide array of genres. For more information check out SevilleQuarter.com.

Mondays: Monday Night Blues Tuesdays: Jazz Jam Wednesdays-Saturdays: Dueling Piano Show Sept. 4-6: Timberhawk Sept. 4: Cover the Earth Sept. 5-6: Grand Theft Audio Sept. 6: Emily Kopp Sept. 11-13: The 7th Green Sept. 12-13: Kategory 5, Mario Mena Band Sept. 18-20: Timberhawk Sept. 19-20: Grand Theft Audio, Rumor Mill Sept. 26-27: Big Kim Brown & the Speed Kings, The Modern Eldorados

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

At the Pensacola Museum of Art Aug. 22 Denise Quirk

Jodi Gup, Tracey Bryars, Betty Roberts Marie & Dan Rowe

Lori Storey, Bob Van Slylke

Alexis Leader, Chelsea Voss

Marilyn Duncan, Marianne Beckman

Paige Swain, Brad Rowe

At The Stories Behind The Photographs Aug. 27 Maegan Leonard, Caitlin Newby

Brenda Tippets, Sydnee Johnson

Ava Abney, Pat Hudson

DTC QUIZ

About how many beers are available for tasting at the Emerald Coast Beer Fest?

Prize: Tickets to “Annie Get Your Gun.” Deadline to enter is September 15.

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

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

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

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