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S E RV I N G T H E F I RS T J U D I C I A L C I RC U I T Vol. 23, No. 44
November 1, 2023
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a part of Foo Foo Fest. The event features the Pensacola Civic Band and their Broadway performer guest artist, Megan Hilty. On Broadway will be performed at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre on November 11 at 7:30 pm. Ticket prices range from $20 to $60.
evening full of music and food. Artists will perform music selections from a variety of genres including country, bluegrass and gospel. Attendees will also have a chance to enjoy tasty southern food and libations. The evening will begin at 5 pm at the Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio located at 1000 College Boulevard in Pensacola. on November 9. General admission tickets are $75 and festival tickets are also available for $125 and include unlimited food and drinks.
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ensacola’s favorite fall celebration, Foo Foo Festival, is back! This year marks the event’s tenth anniversary. Whether you know Foo Foo from its fan-favorite events, the much-loved Umbrella Sky and Bubble Alley, or you are just hearing about the festival for the first time, one thing is for sure–Foo Foo time in Pensacola is not to be missed. Foo Foo Fest is a combination of events, concerts, theatrical performances and pretty much anything else artsy. This festival puts all of Pensacola’s wonderful arts scene on display. “2023 is shaping up to be a momentous year for the 10-year anniversary of the Pensacola Foo Foo Festival. What started as an opportunity to highlight our destination’s artful offerings over 10 years ago has grown into a decade of unforgettable showcases, events, performances and more for our community and visitors each fall. This year, we are proud to showcase a historic number of grant recipients—16 in total— funded by nearly $500,000 in grant funding,” explained Foo Foo Festival Curator, Nicole Stacey. This year brings a variety of fun events for everyone in the community; from theatrical performances at the Pensacola Little Theatre and PenArts, to the first-ever Night Moves Fest, there are some incredible events in store. “Foo Foo Fest attendees will have an opportunity to soak in the sound of Foo Foo Fest with award-winning concerts by artists like The Dirty Dozen Jazz Band and Manchester Orchestra, a gorgeous showcase of blown glass with First City Art’s Poseidon’s Garden installation, a living museum presented by Fiesta Pensacola that details our city’s great history and so much more. We can’t wait to present all that we have in store,” Stacey said. Here is a preview of some of the local organizations hosting special events as part of this year’s Foo Foo Fest lineup. For tickets and information on these upcoming events, visit foofoofest.com. Dixon School of Arts & Sciences presents Xanadu Dixon School of Arts & Sciences is a nonprofit private school that is focused on incorporating the arts and sciences into education. During Foo Foo Fest, the school will perform the Tony-award nominated musical, Xanadu. Apart from the entertainment of this comical production, the production will also raise money for the school. The performance will take place at the University of West Florida Center for Fine and Performing Arts. Showtimes are on November 10-12 at 7:30 pm, with an additional showing on November 11 at 2:30 pm. General admission tickets are on sale now for $25 and student tickets are $15. Legal Services of North Florida presents Jazz for Justice Legal Services of North Florida is a nonprofit organization that provides civil legal services to eligible lowincome individuals. Jazz for Justice is an annual event that benefits Legal Services of North Florida. 2023 is Jazz
for Justice’s sixth year participating in Foo Foo Fest. Guests can expect family-friendly activities, vendors, food, and of course, plenty of incredible jazz music. Jazz for Justice will run from 1 pm to 5 pm on November 12 at Museum Plaza. General admission to Jazz for Justice is free, but VIP packages are also available for sponsors. First City Art Center presents Poseidon’s Garden First City Art Center (FCAC) is a nonprofit art center that offers a variety of workshops, classes, camps, programs and more to the community. FCAC’s contribution to Foo Foo Fest is Poseidon’s Garden—a blown glass art installation that was inspired by the beautiful waterways of Pensacola. Highlighting the natural beauty of Pensacola’s waters, Poseidon’s Garden features various-sized blown glass orbs and spikes that rise from the water. The exhibition includes more than 300 mouth-blown objects, all of which were created by local glass blowers at FCAC. In addition to the exhibition, there will also be an onsite glass blowing demonstration. The Poseidon’s Garden exhibition will be on display from November 2 to 30 at the Community Maritime Park located at 301 W. Main Street. Exhibition viewings are free and open to the public. Friends of Downtown presents Magic Carpet Friends of Downtown is a nonprofit organization that seeks to create a clean, safe and beautiful downtown environment. Popular for last year’s Bubble Alley, Friends of Downtown are continuing with the theme of colorful art installations hanging above roads and sidewalks in downtown Pensacola. This year, Friends of Downtown will present Magic Carpet—a 10,000-square-foot mosaic made up of 48,000 brightlycolored translucent rectangles that will be hung above Museum Plaza in downtown Pensacola. The public is invited to check out the Magic Carpet flying high above Museum Plaza from November 2 to 13 at no cost. Museum Plaza is located at 300 S. Tarragona Street. Fiesta Pensacola presents The Living Museum: A Trip through Pensacola’s History Fiesta Pensacola is a nonprofit organization that celebrates Pensacola’s heritage and tourism by hosting a variety of events throughout the year. Fiesta Pensacola will host another event that celebrates Pensacola’s heritage and history during Foo Foo
Fest this year—The Living Museum: A Trip through Pensacola’s History at the Pensacola Museum of History. The Living Museum is an interactive experience that uses actors to depict the stories of Pensacola’s history. Attendees will be taken on a journey into Pensacola’s past and experience the historically accurate timeline of the city’s history. The Living Museum is free and open to the public. The event will be held November 9 from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Pensacola Museum of History at 330 S. Jefferson Street. PenArts presents Desperate Measures PenArts is a nonprofit organization that seeks to make theatre accessible to everyone in the community. As a part of Foo Foo Fest, PenArts will present the musical, Desperate Measures. Based on Shakespeare’s popular Measure for Measure, Desperate Measures features more modern, comedic and dramatic elements. Desperate Measures will be performed at The Gordon Community Art Center from November 9 to 12. Showtimes are available on November 9, 10 and 11 at 7:30 pm and November 11 and 12 at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $18. The Gordon Community Art Center is located at 306 N. DeVilliers Street. Pensacola Children’s Chorus presents Singing in the Street Pensacola Children’s Chorus (PCC) is a nonprofit organization that seeks to inspire youth and transform their lives through music with its various performative and educational programs. As a part of this year’s Foo Foo Fest lineup, PCC will present their interactive musical experience, Singing in the Street at the Pensacola Museum of History. Guests are invited to join members of the PCC and the Choral Society of Pensacola in a giant sing-along featuring all of your favorite Broadway and Disney classics. Singing in the Streets will be presented November 2 at 6 pm at the Pensacola Museum of History located at 330 S. Jefferson Street. This event is free and open to the public. Pensacola Civic Band presents On Broadway The Pensacola Civic Band is a performing ensemble composed of adults who want to continue to practice and play their instrument long into adulthood. The Pensacola Civic Band will present On Broadway as
Pensacola Little Theatre presents Singeasy Pensacola Little Theatre is a nonprofit theatre that has been bringing the theatrical arts to downtown Pensacola for over 80 years. This community theatre will present Singeasy as a part of Foo Foo Fest. Singeasy will feature Pensacola’s finest musical talent, live performances and lux libations. Attendees will enjoy an upscale and sophisticated night of entertainment. Singeasy will be presented November 8 to 11 at 7:30 pm and November 12 at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $28. Pensacola Symphony Orchestra presents Homecoming The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to bringing live symphonic music and educational music activities to the Pensacola community. During Foo Foo Fest, the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra will present Homecoming—a free concert at the National Naval Aviation Museum that celebrates those in our military. The concert will feature a brass and percussion ensemble. The concert will be hosted for free on November 11 at 1 pm. Pensacola Opera presents Songs Down South Pensacola Opera is Pensacola’s nonprofit opera company with the mission of enriching the culture of the local area through its opera performances and programs. During Foo Foo Fest, Pensacola Opera will present Songs Down South—an
Pensacola State College presents Rhythm & Canvas Pensacola State College is a public community college that has been operating for more than 70 years. Pensacola State College’s Visual Arts Department and Performing Arts Department have come together to host Rhythm & Canvas—a celebration of art. Rhythm & Canvas is centered around New Orleansbased artist and art professor, Scott Andresen. Pensacola State College will host three events surrounding Andresen—a welcoming reception, an artist lecture and an exhibition. Each event features different times and dates. For more details, visit foofoofest.com. Veterans Memorial Park’s Week in the Park Series The Veterans Memorial Park Foundation of Pensacola is a nonprofit organization that takes care of the park alongside the City of Pensacola. During the week leading up until Veteran’s Day, the Veterans Memorial Park Foundation will host several Week in the Park events. Each event will be a little bit different from one another. For example, one day, Week in the Park will feature a few bands playing live music, whereas another day will be chock full of comedy. Times and dates vary. ■
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