Independent News | December 7, 2017 | Volume 18 | Number 48 | inweekly.net
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100 Things To Do Before 2018
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Whether you’re a master planner or professional procrastinator, we can all agree that December is a great month to totally and completely overwhelm yourself. From party invites to visiting relatives, it really is the most wonderful and busy time of the year.
Treat yourself to a Salted Caramel Tart from Bluejays Bakery 11-E S. Palafox
Shop local at the Holiday Makers Market Dec. 15 leaderfineart.com
And the Little Spruce Market Dec. 16 facebook.com/pensacolafestivities Spicy miso > regular miso prove this theory by ordering Dot’s Miso at Khon’s 34 S. Palafox
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But even in the midst of all those things you have to do, there’s tons of good stuff happening that you really should want to do—like seeing a festive cultural performance or celebrating the fact that comfort food is finally in season. To help you find that good stuff and make the
most of what’s left of 2017, we put together this handy to do list. We tried to cover all the bases and not leave anybody out—including kids, pets and people who hate the holidays. So whether you’re looking for live music, cooking classes or sandwich recommendations, we’ve got you covered. {in}
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Journey through the Land of Sweets at The Nutcracker Dec. 15, 16 and 17 balletpensacola.com
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Watch an eggnog chugging contest IRL Dec. 15 facebook.com/kittygetajob
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Get weird with Of Montreal Dec. 14 vinylmusichall.com
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Take a trip Milton and see the Sowell's North Pole Christmas Light Display facebook.com/sowellsnorthpole
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Try a Ginger-Curry Cookie from Five Foxes Bakery at Palafox Market facebook.com/fivefoxesbakery
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And eat dinner at Boomerang Pizza Kitchen while you’re in the area 5227 Willing St.
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See “Ladybird” if you haven’t already
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And “Coco” just make sure you bring tissues
Go green with the Brussel and Apple Salad from Two Birds Street Food twobirdsstreetfood.com
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Buy a toy and donate it to Gulf Coast Kid’s House facebook.com/GCKidsHouse
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Get messy with a Double Decker PB&J at chizuko 506 W. Belmont St.
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Chill with AF THE NAYSAYER Dec. 16 facebook.com/afthenaysayer
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“Namaste for the Beer” with Beyond Barre Pensacola at Perfect Plain Dec. 9, 16 and 23 facebook.com/beyondbarrepensacola
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Confirm that the kids alright (and way more talented than you) at Christmas on the Coast Dec. 8, 9 and 10 pensacolachildrenschorus.com
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Bike for a good cause Dec. 16 onbikespensacola.org
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Read “Call Me by Your Name” by André Aciman before you see the movie
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Catch some beads and the holiday spirit Dec. 9 coxpensacolachristmasparade.org
Sing along with the Choral Society of Pensacola Dec. 17 choralsocietyofpensacola.org
Try your hand at a Victorian era holiday craft Dec. 19-22 pensacolamuseum.org
Order some Yeti Cakes (and some vegan macarons too) from Pretty Baked facebook.com/prettybakedinpensacola
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Get nostalgic watching “It’s a Wonderful Life” at The Rex Dec. 19 pensacolacinemaart.com
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Gobble up a Jive Ass Turkey sandwich at The Magnolia 2907 E. Cervantes St.
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Localize your caffeine buzz with Mrs. Jones Cold Brew facebook.com/mrsjonescoldbrew
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Get a booty-shakin' dose of holiday cheer by downloading “A Very Big Freedia Christmazz”
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Learn to make chocolate cake with peppermint fudge mousse Dec. 18 at End of the Line Cafe 610 E. Wright St.
Bake some homemade holiday cookies
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Go all in and order the 24" pie at Sky’s Pizza Pie 5559 N. Davis Highway
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And if you fail, buy some from J’s Bakery and Cafe 2014 N. 12th Ave.
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Make a Thursday night a cocktail night at Restaurant IRON 22 N. Palafox St.
Get saucy with the Drunken Noodles at Sabai Thai 4104 Gulf Breeze Parkway
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Bring your pup to see ‘Santa Paws’ Dec. 14 at Gulf Coast Brewery facebook.com/pensacolahumane
Give a gift of fresh Florida citrus florabamafarms.com
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Start with the Steelhead Tartare at Nom Sushi Izakaya 410 S. Palafox
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Go vegan (at least for one lunch) with the Mushroom Reuben at Skopelos at New World 600 S. Palafox
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Have brunch with a side of opera Dec. 9, 16 and 23 at Jackson’s Steakhouse greatsouthernrestaurants.com
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Get yourself a copy of “Farewell My Dudes: 69 Dystopian Haikus” by Johnathan Rice
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And “The Last Black Unicorn” by Tiffany Haddish
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Try the Crack-a-roni & Cheese at The Elbow Room 2213 W. Cervantes St.
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Shake it off at a holiday style tea dance Dec. 10 at The Vineyard facebook.com/pensacolavineyardbistrowinebar
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Talk a friend into splitting a Bodacious Shake with you at The Bodacious Brew 407-C S. Palafox
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Save room for “S’mores” at Union Public House 309 S. Reus St.
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Plan a day trip to Seaside seasidefl.com
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Mix sweet and sour with the Lobster Wontons at Global Grill 27 S. Palafox
Make sure you see “Every Christmas Story Ever Told” while you’re there lovetherep.com
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And that you eat a 100-layer doughnut from the Five Daughters Bakery Airstream fivedaughtersbakery.com
Warm up with a bowl of Saigon Pho at Saigon Oriental Market & Deli 604 N. Pace Blvd.
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Have yourself a scoop of Blue Christmas at Dolce & Gelato 221 E. Zaragoza St.
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Go nuts at Renfroe Pecan Company 2400 W. Fairfield Dr.
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Savor the Savory Bread Pudding Benedict at George Artisan Bakery & Bistro 1124 W. Garden St.
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Try a Fatal Shore stout at Perfect Plain 50 E. Garden St.
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Don’t miss the Chicken Adobo on Ever'man’s hot bar 315 W. Garden St.
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Or Santa if that’s more your style Dec. 17 at Seville Quarter sevilleqaurter.com
Indulge with the ParmesanCrusted Grouper at The Fish House 600 S. Barracks St.
Admit that you actually love “Love Actually”
Get cheesy with the Spanish Pepper Poppers with Lump Crab at Carmen’s Lunch Bar 407-B S. Palafox
Take some time for a little exercise and self-care with Pure Barre Pensacola’s Walking Club Dec. 10, 17, 24 and 31 facebook.com/PureBarrePensacola
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Send more snail mail it really will make someone’s day
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Drink an extra beer or two on Pint Night (aka Tuesday night) at Pensacola Bay Brewery 225 E. Zaragoza St.
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Watch a hockey game pensacolaiceflyers.com
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Go “Glamping” for a night coldwatergardens.com
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Try the Tortilla Soup (and make sure you order it “hot” if you like your comfort food with a dash of spice) at Cactus Flower Cafe 3425 N. 12th Ave.
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Plan a Monday night pizza night at O’zone Pizza Pub 1010 N. 12th Ave.
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Support the local music scene at the Jimmy and the Jimbos EP Release Show Dec. 22 pensacolahandlebar.com
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And the Christmas night show with Luckily I’m The Hunter, Precubed, Acorns and BLSSR Dec. 25 facebook.com/chizukopensacola
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Have a Surfer Burrito for lucnh at End of the Line Cafe 610 E. Wright St.
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Attend the holiday edition of Hot Glass Cold Brew (bonus points if you wear an ugly sweater) Dec. 8 at First City Art Center facebook.com/firstcityartcenter
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Try the Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake at Chrisoula's Cheesecake Shoppe and Cafe 236 W. Garden St.
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Party with a purpose at the M.A.G. Block Party benefiting Manna Food Pantries Dec. 10 facebook.com/themagnoliaeph
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And at the Pop Up for Autism Dec. 27 facebook.com/unionpensacola
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Get a Mojo Chicken Rice Bowl from Nomadic Eats 222 W. Main St.
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Be inspired by “The Fine Lines of Fashion” exhibit on view through Jan. 6 at Artel Gallery 223 S. Palafox
Get your Hangout Fest tickets before they sell out hangoutmusicfest.com
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One idea if you’re into dressing up and getting cultured is Pensacola Symphony Orchestra’s annual show at The Saenger pensacolasymphony.com
Or if you’re looking for something a little more funky, check out chizuko’s NYE Booty Drop party hosted by Cookies and Cake facebook.com/chizukopensacola
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And if kid-friendly is the vibe you’re going for, try Kazoo’s New Year’s Celebration at Blue Wahoos Stadium bluewahoos.com
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Get a cinnamon roll with your coffee at Bon Beans Organic Coffee, Tea, & Juice 875 E. Nine Mile Road, Ste. 3
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Binge “She’s Gotta Have It” on Netflix
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Listen to Miguel’s new album “War & Leisure”
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and “Mindhunter” if you haven’t yet
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Go big with Nathan McGuire’s Supreme Nachos at McGuire’s Irish Pub 600 E. Gregory St.
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Try some authentic Filipino food at Ruby-Gin 2 N. Old Corry Field Road
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Watch Michelle Wolf’s new comedy special “Nice Lady” on HBO
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Try the eggnog latte at The Leisure Club 1151 Office Woods Dr., Ste. A
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Volunteer at Waterfront Rescue Mission’s annual Christmas Banquet Dec. 25 waterfrontmission.org
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See “Fear and Folly: The Visionary Prints of Francisco Goya and Federico Castellon” and “Rebels With a Cause: American Impressionist Women” before they close Dec. 30 at Pensacola Museum of Art 407 S. Jefferson St.
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Plan ahead for New Year’s Eve seriously you’ll have way more fun if have you some kind of game plan, maybe even reservations made in advance
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Get a poinsettia from the Arc Gateway Plant Nursery 1112 E. Fairfield Dr.
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Order a side of corn pudding at VooDoo BBQ & Grill 1741 E. 9 Mile Road
Go ice skating Dec. 18-23 and 27-28 at the Bay Center pensacolabaycenter.com
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Satisfy your sweet tooth with a red velvet donut from Maynard's Donut Co. 875 E. 9 Mile Road, # 9
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Take the obligatory Palafox Street pretty white lights photo
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And the beachy “this is our version of a white Christmas” one
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Order a family style take-out meal from Hot Spot Barbecue 901 E. La Rua St.
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Bring fresh bread to a holiday party from Joe Patti’s Seafood Company 524 S. B St.
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Or some mini cheesecakes from Szotski's Cheesecakes 2600 W. Nine Mile Road
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Brave the Polar Bear Plunge We know this event technically happens in 2018, but you’ll need time to plan and talk yourself into it so we decided to include it Jan. 1 pensacolabeachchamber.com
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