Faces Pensacola | Issue 35

In Partnership with Pensacola Mardi Gras, Inc.

Issue 35, 2025

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP MIXER

PMG GRAND PARADE

DESIGNER PURSE BINGO

PMG Fat Tuesday Celebration

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RDCY Grand Opening

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Designer Purse Bingo

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Krewe of Lafitte Ball

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PMG Grand Parade

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Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade

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Fat Tuesday Presentation

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Women in Leadership Mixer

Featuring: Troy Rafferty, Taxie Lambert at the RDCY Grand Opening photography by: Kristina Wright

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Familiar Faces - Dustin Lewis

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Publisher’s Letter The Mardi Gras season has come to a close, and we have the final Mardi Gras celebrations to share with you! Here at FACES PENSACOLA, we continue our monthly publication “covering the places and faces of Pensacola” and surrounding areas. Our team has been busy covering events including runs, festivals, galas, openings, and more.

Watch out for Kristina Wright, our Lead Event Photographer, along with other event photographers to be included in the next issue.

Besides event coverage, look for Faces Making A Difference, Places, Face the Facts, and News Flash.

Please stay connected with us on social on Facebook @FACESpcola and Instagram FACESpensacola. We love Pensacola and all the awesome events, places, and faces it has to offer. Reach out to let us know about your upcoming event. We would love to include you in our calendar and cover your events.

Thank you, Pensacola, for welcoming us and including us in your events.

Don’t forget to check out our advertisers and give them some love.

We can’t wait to see your faces!

Steve Barber

Publisher/Editor steve@facespcola.com

photo by: Kristina Wright

In Partnership with Pensacola Mardi Gras, Inc.

In Partnership with Pensacola Mardi Gras, Inc.

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Bowling Fundraiser

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3RD ANNUAL JUNETEENTH

Cordova Mall Ball

KREWE OF LAFITTE

Mardi Gras 12th Night Celebration

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27 TH ANNUAL

Molls and Mugshots

THE WOTY AWARDS

BROUGHT TO YOU BY SCARLETT & PRESENTED BY HANCOCK WHITNEY

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A celebration for the culture

FIESTA ALL KREWE BALL

3RD ANNUAL R&B AND BLUES Freedom Party

FavorHouse Round-up

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Team Faces

Steve Barber Publisher/Editor

Jessica Graña Creative Director

Kristina Wright Lead Photographer

Contributors Hudson Aho, Distribution Polkadot Entertainment, Photographer

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RDCY Open House photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: 815 S Palafox, 3rd floor

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1 Halley Lewis IV, Fred Cunningham, Matthew Christ • 2 Jim Magazine, Natasha Diemer, Archie Lamb 3 Paitra Prim, Melissa Matteson • 4 Troy Rafferty, Taxie Lambert • 5 Tracie Hodson, Jennifer Hill 6 Kourtney Walker, Troy Rafferty, Ieasha Stallworth • 7 Commander Andrew Hobbs, Dillard Trapp, Troy Rafferty Page Sponsor: RDCY • 850-208-0830 FacesPcola.com

RDCY Open House photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: 815 S Palafox, 3rd floor

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8 Rachel Bowlby • 9 Bobby Blanchard, Robert Smith • 10 Parasine Yelder, Suzi Murphy • 11 David Penniman, Madrina Ciano 12 Steve Barber, Angela Trawick • 13 Jennifer & Thomas Geeker

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14 Chanta Sapp, Dr. Patrick Saden, Jen Wells • 15 Jim Magazine, Ashley Rafferty, Lili Rafferty • 16 andy Blackmon, Taxie Lambert, Katelyn Lambert, Stephanie Steger, Jenifer Suarez • 17 Valerie Knight, Rui Ramos • 18 Whitney Lucas, Sheriff Chip Simmons

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RDCY Open House photographer: Kristina Wright

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19 Scott Barnes, Angela Trawick, Keith Weidner • 20 Captain Bryant Middleton, Troy Rafferty, Andrew F. Puel • 21 Andreina Figueroa, Luker Gene, John Bell, Ralph Coley, Troy Rafferty • 22 Brianna Cooks, Lydia Wedderburn • 23 Duke Lee, Steve Barber 24 Greg Yaffa, Sean Domnik, Troy Rafferty, Nicole Kruegel, Matthew Christ, Fred Cunningham

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Familiar Faces Q+A Dustin Lewis

Performer, Polkadot Entertainment Instagram @ dsingeractorl

What is the best part of your job?

The best part of my job is motivating people to reach their full potential.

Is there an achievement or contribution that you’re most proud of?

I would say singing for WSRE-TV Broadway’s Brightest Lightest.

Is there a “Best Kept Secret” in Pensacola you’d like to share?

Louisiana Crawfish & Seafood on Creighton Rd. They have the best crawfish!

How has working with Polkadot Entertainment changed you?

Being a part of Polkadot helped me become a more confident performer.

Do you have any advice for someone interested in going into performance?

Make sure whatever you’re doing serves a purpose and that it fuels your soul.

What are your favorite local charities to support?

Sunday’s Child. I love everything they do.

Now that you live in Pensacola, where are you from originally?

I’m from Gulfport, MS

Speed Round Picks

Cocktail or Mocktail Digital or Analog Vintage or Modern Oatmeal Raisin or Chocolate Chip CrossFit or Yoga

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Designer Purse Bingo photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: Sander’s Beach • Charity: Gulf Coast Sexual Assault Program

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1 Mela Med Spa • 2 Greek’s Catering • 3 Fenoy Butler • 4 Gena Glover, Brayden Debusk, Jennifer Gingrey

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Designer Purse Bingo photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: Sander’s Beach • Charity: Gulf Coast Sexual Assault Program

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5 Courtney Campbell, Meagan Theus • 6 Tiffany Bearden, Kim Showalter • 7 Magdalena Moreira, Gia Benitoa • 8 Mela Medical Spa 9 Nicole Newton, Courtney Campbell, Stacy Fenimore • 10 Heather Durst, Kate Mills

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Designer Purse Bingo photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: Sander’s Beach • Charity: Gulf Coast Sexual Assault Program

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11 Danielle Waterman, Christina Giese • 12 Dana Peeterse, Christina Sasser, Jamie Johnson, Kerry Pelletier 13 Theo Kramer, Jerald Henson

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Designer Purse Bingo photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: Sander’s Beach • Charity: Gulf Coast Sexual Assault Program

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A Little Drama Never Killed Anyone... Or Did It?

Si!nng"e

While preparing for a performance with their commedia dell’arte troupe, Canio becomes enraged when he discovers that his wife, Nedda, has been having an affair. She refuses to give her lover’s name, as their castmate Beppe urges them to get into costume. During the performance, Canio returns to his jealous rage, and Nedda’s young lover, Silvio, rushes the stage to save her—culminating in a very real tragedy.

Featuring one of the most well known arias of all time, “Vesti la giubba,” Pagliacci is a verismo masterpiece of dramatic proportions.

g n i r p s Tickets start at just $31!

Join us this spring for free outdoor concerts, lively evening recitals, intimate salons, and more!

Stay up-to-date with all things Pensacola Opera by joining our email list and visiting the Calendar PensacolaOpera.com of Events on our website.

850.433.6737 PensacolaOpera.com 850.433.6737

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Krewe of Lafitte Ball photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: Pensacola Bay Center

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1 Tara & Randy Ardis • 2 Nina & Bo Cobb • 3 Rhonda Wiggins & James Conyers • 4 Maddison Dawson, Jennifer Hayden 5 Stacy Roberts, Cameron Pyle

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Krewe of Lafitte Ball photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: Pensacola Bay Center

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Krewe of Lafitte Ball photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: Pensacola Bay Center

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11 Chris Jones, Darlene Richards, Kinsey Bunce, Bill Curry • 12 Betty Barnard, Brittany & KC Baumert, Dallas Evett 13 Brian & Shannon Rairdon • 14 Becky Sherman, Audrey Preston, Tracy Hornbrook • 15 Feleshia Ard, Shawn Weaver 16 Kevin Howard, Shelby Kendricks, Michelle Phillips & Billy Howard II • 17 Cameron Pyle, Andi Failing, Sarah & Keling Villar

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PMG Grand Parade photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: Downtown Pensacola

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1 Mercedes Webb, Ann Gauldin, Tina Bonifay, Pam Green • 2 A. Nuss, Blais Runner • 3 Cheryl Dungan, Rebecca Lindsay, Susan Lowery 4 Chris Wilcox, Chesley Polk • 5 Shelly Nutt, Locks Gandy, Jamie Maher

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PMG Grand Parade photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: Downtown Pensacola

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6 Linda Ruse, Greg & Lorena Whiting • 7 Ashley Saba, Jennifer Saba • 8 Justa Hotmess, A. Nuss • 9 Krewe of SWAT 10 Sherry Green, Tia Spear, Beverly Sullivan, Brooke Butler • 11 Marty Stanovich, Jo Rich • 12 Tammy Kassebaum, Kim Stacey 13 John & Terri Misita

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PMG Grand Parade photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: Downtown Pensacola

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Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: Downtown Pensacola

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1 Frank, Haley, Sabrina Rutledge • 2 Springtime Tallahassee • 3 Greg & Danielle Baker, Deb Hart, Jessie Drossos 4 Chelsie Delacerda, Whitney Murdock, Kenzie Casey • 5 Jenise Roth, Arthur Burke, Misty Stevens, Pam Burke • 6 John Daugherty, Kristine Anderson, Sharon & Billy Egan

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Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade photographer: Kristina Wright

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7 Babs Rushing, Alicia Christy, Stacey Mahler • 8 Krewe of Hip Huggers, Krewe of Andres de Pez • 9 Caleb & Bethany Day 10 Tiffany Buccella, Melissa Wright • 11 Krewe of Silver Slippers • 12 Jason & Chelsea Boatwright • 13 Krewe of Swat

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Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: Downtown Pensacola

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14 Brooke & James Hill • 15 Deborah Brown, Patsy Roselle • 16 Sharon Haller, Bernadette Broadwater • 17 India Sommers, Ashley Adams, Jessie Lambert, Rebecca Lindsay, Jeri Cox • 18 Olivia Bramlett, Sonja Cook, Cassi Lera • 19 Mary Paulcheck, Stefanie Watson, Brittany Smith, Chelsea Whiteside • 20 Jennifer Saba, Dannon Byrd, Catie Hendrickson

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PMG Fat Tuesday Celebration photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: Seville Quarter

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1 Anna & Al Carlson • 2 Dorrian & Tony Vance • 3 Empress Myishola & Michael Matthews • 4 Dottie Welch, Lauren Sherrill 5 Marty Stanovich, Jo Rich • 6 Melanie Passon • 7 John Deas, David Tanner, Ryun Mouton, Jordy Hutchinson

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PMG Fat Tuesday Celebration photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: Seville Quarter

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PMG Fat Tuesday Celebration photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: Seville Quarter

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14 Krewe of Cheers • 15 Melissa Wright, Truli Hartley • 16 Krewe de Kannabis • 17 Krewe of Daisy Dukes • 18 Lala Low, Shelly McGatha, Elizabeth Anderson, Kelly Fitzpatrick • 19 Krewe of Priscus

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PMG Fat Tuesday Celebration photographer: Kristina Wright

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Women in Leadership Mixer photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: Voices of Pensacola

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Women in Leadership Mixer photographer: Kristina Wright

Location: Voices of Pensacola

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10 Rev. Ashlee Brown, Jodi Bell, Cheryl Howard • 11 David Peaden, Olevia McNally, Alex Smith • 12 Kristy Craig, Elizabeth Gray 13 Ben Van Der Like, Nancy Osei Bonsu • 14 Kate Treick, Anna Lochas • 15 Jill & David Van Der Like, Jack Monger 16 Gavin Gailey, Jayleese Thompson, Spirit Meeks, Diana Bernau

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