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DISCOVER THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN PENSACOLA
winners & losers losers
RICHARD CORCORAN
November in Pensacola means art — over 200 juried artists, live music, delicious food, and kids’ activities.
It’s all free and under the oaks in Seville Square.
Nov. 7, 8 & 9
Details at ggaf.org
Pensacola Chapter, East Hill Christian School Board of Directors, the USO Advisory Committee, the Pensacola Catholic High School Advisory Committee, the Escambia County School District's Multimedia Advisory Council, Leadership Pensacola and the Pensacola State College Foundation Board of Governors.
GULF WINDS CREDIT UNION
The credit union brought together team members for their annual Unite! Conference at the University of West Florida on Oct. 15. The event featured keynote speaker Kevin Brown, author of Unleashing Your Hero, and financial leadership coach Cynthia Campbell. The conference's highlight was the MannaCan breakout session, where teams built structures using 480 cans of food each. All 7,005 pounds of food were donated to Manna Food Pantry, providing 12,664 meals for residents in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
ASCENSION SACRED HEART PENSACOLA
The hospital, along with Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast, has partnered with the Florida Department of Health to launch a telehealth Maternity Care Program for expectant and new mothers in Northwest Florida. The no-cost program serves patients in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties, providing dedicated patient navigators and telehealth services to complement in-person visits. The initiative addresses persistent maternal and infant health challenges in the region, including higher-than-average infant mortality rates linked to inadequate prenatal care access. Services include care coordination, medical device connections, health education and wraparound support to improve birth outcomes and reduce maternal complications.
The New College of Florida president denied emerita status to Professor Amy Reid, who served as Faculty Chair during the institution's controversial 2023-24 overhaul following Governor Ron DeSantis's appointment of new trustees. Despite Reid's 30year career as an award-winning translator and scholar, and a 21-4 faculty vote recommending the honor, Corcoran cited her "hyperbolic alarmism and needless obstruction" as justification for the denial. The decision stands in stark contrast to his approval of emerita status for colleague Malena Carrasco, who received similar support but did not serve on the Board of Trustees during the transformation. Provost David Rohrbacher called Reid "an outstanding teacher and scholar" and noted her election as faculty chair by colleagues. Alumni view the selective denial as political retaliation against Reid for her independent stances on the Board.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
The Pensacola City Council voted 4-1 to vacate an Architectural Review Board decision after significant procedural errors emerged during an Oct. 22 quasi-judicial hearing. Assistant City Attorney Kia Goldsmith admitted the ARB failed to swear in witnesses who testified on a variance request for a 10-unit residential project at 627 E. Government St.—a mistake she described as a "reversible error." The residents also claimed the ARB denied them the opportunity to cross-examine the applicant and "chilled public comment" by limiting speakers to evidentiary issues without proper explanation. The case now goes back to the ARB for a proper rehearing following correct procedures.
MINIMUM WAGE EXEMPTIONS Rep. Ryan
Chamberlin (R-Belleview) has refiled legislation allowing workers to accept below-minimum wage pay for internships, work-study programs and similar positions. His proposal mirrors a measure that stalled in 2025 after clearing several committees. Supporters argue the exemption would expand entry-level opportunities for skill development currently unavailable at Florida's $14 hourly minimum wage. Critics warn employers could exploit the provision by reclassifying regular jobs as "internships." Florida's minimum wage, mandated by a 2020 voter-approved constitutional amendment, will increase to $15 per hour on Sept. 30, 2026.
Richard Corcoran / Photo Courtesy of New College of Florida
outtakes
By Rick Outzen
AN UNEXPECTED DROP
In June 2018, Shannon Nickinson wrote a viewpoint for the Pensacola News Journal, declaring we were failing our schoolchildren in Escambia County. She backed up her argument with facts.
For the first time since 2014, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) had updated the kindergarten readiness rate for each county. The rate for children entering Escambia County kindergartens in the fall of 2017 was 45.77%, ranking the county 53rd out of 67 Florida counties.
"It means we are failing our children," Nickinson, the director of early learning for Studer Community Institute (SCI), wrote bluntly. "All of them."
We failed the 1,577 children who weren't ready "because we didn't get them—and their parents—the knowledge and power they needed to build a healthy young brain." We also failed 1,331 kids who were ready "because their teachers could spend less time challenging them while they work to help the children who weren't ready."
She challenged the community: "We can't continue to do nothing, to assume that those children are someone's else responsibility. Doing that just increases the number of kids in trouble, increases the number of kids with limited futures, increases the number of kids who won't have the chance to graduate, get good jobs, contribute to the community."
While SCI aimed to turn the tide with Brain Bags, targeted parent outreach, partnerships with home-visit and other parent programs, Achieve Escambia formed the Kindergarten Readiness Action Network (KRAN).
On June 6, 2018, Achieve Escambia gathered 39 leaders to meet for three hours to set mid- and long-term goals for KRAN. By 2020, they wanted Escambia County to rank in the top half of Florida counties and increase the kindergarten readiness rate to 60%. By 2025, Escambia County's rate would increase to 75% and be ranked in the top quartile.
The network launched its first "placebased" projects within the C.A. Weis Community School and the surrounding neighborhood with the 32505 ZIP code. In August 2018, Weis principal Holly Magee wrote a viewpoint for the News Journal thanking the Achieve
Escambia leadership for funding a preschool class for 3-year-olds that was on the verge of closure.
"At C.A. Weis Elementary Community Partnership School, we depend on the support of our partners, and we are always looking for others who share our vision to join us," Magee wrote. "That is why we are thrilled to welcome Achieve Escambia's support for our 3-year-old students, and we are looking forward to the years to come."
For the next five years, Escambia's kindergarten readiness ranged from 42% to 47% and averaged 45%, the same as the fall of 2017. Clearly, the 60% and 75% goals would not be reached.
However, we were happy to see the rate jump to 50% in the fall of 2023. That year, the first cohort of kindergarteners who were given the SCI Brain Bags and worked under programs promoted by KRAN enrolled in school.
Many leaders, including me, saw the 50% rate as validation of our community's focus on getting children ready for school. Then a strange thing happened: the kindergarten readiness report for the fall of 2024 wasn't posted this past spring, as it had been done the past seven years.
The numbers finally appeared earlier this month but without any press release from FDOE. I ran across the 2024 data while researching another story. The numbers weren't good. We learned quickly that one promising number doesn't make a trend.
The state average had dropped eight percentage points, from 51% to 43%. Escambia's kindergarten readiness went from 50% to 36%. Of the 25 Florida counties with more than 2,000 children entering kindergarten, Escambia ranked 24th. C.A. Weis Elementary saw its rate fall from 51.9% in 2023 to 17.3% in 2024.
Maybe the county's rate will return to the mid-40% level for this year's kindergarteners, but SCI founder Quint Studer isn't waiting. He said, "There are no excuses. We need to review our processes and initiatives and work harder."
He's right. However, this time we may have the data to analyze what is truly working. With the help of the school district, we should get a handle on our next steps. Let's hope we do. {in} rick@inweekly.net
City of Pensacola unveiled the updated design for the Hollice T. Williams Park and Long Hollow Stormwater Pond on Oct. 21 before construction begins in early 2026. Phase one of the park will transform 34 acres and make Hollice T. Williams the largest park in Pensacola.
The park is located beneath the I-110 overpass, an area once home to hundreds of Black families, churches and businesses. Construction of the interstate displaced the neighborhood, leaving behind an enduring legacy of lost homes, community and culture. The project is intended to restore vibrancy to the historic area.
The city will cover the $18.5 million expense for the first phase of the project through three grants. The updated design includes $8 million devoted to three miles of pathways, three resurfaced basketball courts, a multi-purpose field the size of a football field, 72 parking spaces, 50 benches, 45 bike racks, two bike repair stations and 70 light poles.
David Williams stared admiringly at the map sprawled across the gymnasium floor at the Cobb Center. The Escambia County School Board member lifted his eyes briefly and smiled as he pondered what his father would think if he were alive to see the updated design for the park.
"He was a very humble guy, gave a lot to the community," Williams said of his father, the first Black city councilman in the post-Civil War era. "I just think he would be elated. He wouldn't think people would name something like this after him because he never did things for a big accolade or recognition."
He continued, "He would think this is great for the community and great for the kids because he loved children, loved our community; and I think this brings the community together, which is something he really tried to do when he was on the council."
The city has an additional $10.5 million in grant funds to invest in stormwater management to improve water quantity and quality conditions and reduce flooding within the watershed. The project includes a new pump station with underwater storm infiltration chambers, the removal of the impervious area adjacent to Palafox and demolition of the radio tower. The unit can hold about 1.3 million gallons of water, according to project manager Katie Fox of Geosyntec.
The city sought public input during five open meetings this year and turned the voices of the community into action.
"I feel like we've tried to deliver on what we said we're going to do," Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves said to the crowd.
"We were going to listen to our community and then we were going to bring you something that's going to be transformational for this community, and I don't just mean the surrounding area. We're talking about acres and acres of property neglected for now going on five decades."
NO TINY HOMES ORDINANCE
On Oct. 16, the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners discussed whether to adopt a tiny homes ordinance. Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger initiated the conversation, explaining her goal to "adopt Appendix Q so that we could allow for tiny homes to go in" to commercial and medium- and high-density areas.
"I wanted to put this on the agenda just to have an open conversation, find out where everybody stood," Hofberger said. However, the District 4 commissioner found little support for her ordinance idea from her colleagues.
Commissioner Mike Kohler immediately expressed reservations: "President Lincoln once said, 'I don't want to be a slave, so I ain't going to be a slave owner.' If I'm not going to put a tiny house in my yard, I'm not going to force it on poor communities where their equity is going to be less."
He also raised practical concerns about Appendix Q's specifications. "I'm six [foot] two," Kohler said.
Commissioner Lumon May argued that tiny homes wouldn't solve the county's broader housing crisis: "When a family has three children and a single mom—I mean, it has a specific niche and I think that's a niche that has to be addressed, but it certainly doesn't address our affordable housing issue in terms of a family."
Commissioner Steven Barry shared that "five or six" tiny homes have been built in District 5 over past six years, but they haven't created concentrated communities.
However, he feared "an ordinance or code change would fill the room" because if a resident lived near a medium- or high-density area, "he's going to fear there's going to be a tiny home community there."
Commissioner Steve Stroberger added, "I'm in favor of these tiny homes, but I'm also not in favor of them. I'm not in favor of where I live."
He suggested examining communities where tiny home developments have succeeded and failed, noting concerns about creating "tiny ghettos."
When Hofberger pressed for specifics about whether commissioners would support highdensity areas or trailer parks, Kohler responded that he'd "be more likely to consider" high-density areas and trailer parks but opposed commercial zoning for tiny homes.
The discussion concluded with commissioners rejecting a blanket ordinance in favor of reviewing specific projects individually.
Hofberger thanked her colleagues for their "opinions and transparency," acknowledging this was "exactly what I wanted. I just wanted to know where everybody stood and what would be supported."
GRAND HOTEL PLAN Developer George Hawthorne envisions remodeling the Pensacola Grand Hotel into an upscale establishment worthy of its name. The 15-story Grand Hotel is the tallest building in Pensacola. The hotel was built around the Louisville & Nashville Passenger Depot and Express Office, which was constructed in 1912 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Grand opened in 1984 and closed after Hurricane Sally damaged the structure in 2020. The city issued a repair permit after the hurricane damage, but the permit expired without inspections being completed.
Hawthorne established 32501 Development Partners SPE, LLC, and he proposes to acquire, renovate, equip and furnish a 210-room fullservice hotel in the 15-story Grand Hotel tower. Other project proposals include rehabilitating the adjacent 1912 Louisville & Nashville Railroad Station into a 14,000-square-foot food hall and creating co-working space.
Hawthorne said the project would eliminate blight and preserve two historically significant structures. "There's not one full-service hotel downtown. This will be the only full-service hotel that will have a nice food and beverage lounge. This will probably be the market leader in the high-end business market in Pensacola."
Just one problem. The City of Pensacola is balking at his financing proposal.
Hawthorne estimates the project will cost about $48 million. His request is for the City's Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to issue tax-exempt industrial development bonds for up to $45 million and loan the proceeds to the company to finance a portion of the costs.
Government agencies issue industrial development bonds to finance projects for private companies. The bonds provide companies with low-interest, long-term financing for acquiring land, construction, equipment and other costs. Hawthorne estimates the bond would save his company about $2-3 million per year over 30 years. The company, not the government agency, is responsible for repaying the debt.
Yet, there seems to be some confusion over who is on the hook for the $45 million. Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves said the CRA uses a firm to analyze deals, and its findings counter what Hawthorne is telling him.
"I would generally say that the deal proposed to us at this point doesn't really pencil for the city," Reeves said. "It's a pretty significant lift. More than the lion's share of funding coming from the city, that wasn't really the type of level of help that we were prescribing. We were kind of the secondary help, not the primary."
Reeves continued, "We haven't ruled anything out; it's not a procurement, it's not our building. So nothing stops this group or any other group from coming and saying, 'Hey, we've
sharpened our pencil, or we're going to look at it in a different way.' So I guess my answer is really no movement at this point because we haven't seen something yet that we can participate in that I can defend to the taxpayer."
WT Partnership analyzed the deal for the city. The firm questioned if the overall concept addresses a major city redevelopment objective by converting a vacant hotel property into various uses with positive economic, community and political outcomes. It also stated it appeared the developer lacked "a successful track record of completing projects of this size, scale and complexity."
Hawthorne said his company checks the first box, went the extra mile to move the project ahead with other development tasks and conducted a market study that provides analytic data. He took umbrage with "[appeared to lack] a successful track record of completing projects of this size, scale and complexity."
Hawthorne said the developer is a specialproject entity led by an experienced management team with over 30 years of commercial development experience and over $200 million in Gulf Coast development projects.
Hawthorne spelled out his issues with the WT Partnership analysis in response to a letter sent by Erica Grancagnolo, director of economic development for the city. In the letter, Grancagnolo said, "Just because we can do something doesn't mean we should do. Forty-five million dollars of a $48 million project is not typically how a city would run an incentive program. Incentives should be thought of as the icing on the cake to move a project forward."
Hawthorne said his request changed after $13 million in other incentives were no longer available. He explained to City officials that the bonds would be payable solely from loan repayments, revenues, collateral and other funds furnished by the company and "shall never constitute a debt, liability or obligation of the CRA, the City of Pensacola, Escambia County, the state of Florida or any political subdivision."
"The risk is on us. He doesn't understand what we're asking," Hawthorne said of Reeves. "He thinks they're putting in money. They're not putting in a penny."
The developer would like an opportunity to sit down with the City and discuss his proposal. He sees it as a catalyst for redeveloping the area around the Pensacola Bay Center.
Grancagnolo confirmed the city is communicating with the owner of the hotel, Holi Corp., about its future. The goal for the city is to develop an incentive package to attract new ownership for a redevelopment of the hotel that aligns with renovations to the neighboring Bay Center.
"I've been with the city for almost three years, and there has been a good amount of interest," Grancagnolo said. "Obviously, nothing has moved forward yet, but I think we'll ultimately get there."
She continued, "We have to make sure we move forward with the right developer who has a history of success with these same types of projects." {in}
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Don't let our beachy reputation trick you—fall is actually the best time of year in Pensacola, and that's thanks in large part to Foo Foo Fest.
If you're unfamiliar with this annual festival or you just need a quick refresher, this issue is for you. Now in its 12th year, Foo Foo Fest is a 12-day celebration dedicated to arts and culture. Some events are generously funded through grants by Art, Culture, Entertainment, Inc. (ACE). Others are what they call "Friends of Foo" and are basically just other cultural events happening during the same timeframe.
In this issue, we're highlighting some of the events we're most excited about, like Night Moves Fest and Pensacola Opera's "Rock the Runway" fundraiser. Plus, we included a complete calendar to help you maximize your Foo Foo Fest experience over the next two weeks. And make sure you tune in next week too, because we've got an exclusive interview with Night Moves Fest headliner Japanese Breakfast. {in}
Original Photo Courtesy of Pensacola Symphony Orchestra
sacola Opera costumes by Wardrobe Witchery—and curated by local boutiques."
The results were so successful that the event outgrew its original home at Vinyl Music Hall and is moving to the Saenger Theatre for 2025, partnering with the White Tie Rock Ensemble to bring a full-scale rock concert energy.
"We're moving to a bigger venue so we can accommodate more than double the audience, working with a well-established, well-loved rock tribute group to bring the entertainment, and we are able to host a longer fashion show which means more models, boutiques and community
At its heart, Rock the Runway remains a bold experiment in storytelling. By blending music, dramatic costumes and opera, the event aims to show audiences that opera isn't an art form locked in the past; it's alive, expressive and deeply con-
OPERA AMPLIFIED
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popular fundraising event "Rock the Runway" has evolved from a simple fashion show into a fully staged production that celebrates creativity, collaboration and community. This year's edition takes the concept to new heights with the support of Foo Foo Fest, allowing the Opera to expand its reach, upgrade its venue and crank up the volume.
Marketing and Communications Director Alex Hilkey. "So, we did just that. In February 2024, we featured members of the musical 'Rock Me Amadeus LIVE' from New York City, and melded the worlds of rock music, opera and fashion. Models strutted the runway in looks inspired by iconic opera heroines—based on our own Pen -
DIY TOGETHER
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Pensacola's got a rich punk history. The folks over at 309 Punk Project—a studio space that's also the South's oldest punk house—curate our countercultural past in part by keeping up a physical archive. A fan-favorite segment of this archive is 309's zine collection.
Short for "magazine," zines are described by the nonprofit as "small, self-published booklets that feature poetry, fiction, personal stories, interviews or art." Zines were popular
in the 1970s and 80s, and, according to 309 Special Events Coordinator Lauren Anzaldo, they're currently making an "explosive" comeback.
This revival was the impetus for 309's first-ever zine-focused festival, Anzaldo explained. The aptly named HalloZine Fest, happening Oct. 30-31 at the Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center, will allow attendees to flip through dozens of zines from all over the world, some dating back to 1976. And in true DIY spirit, there will be numerous opportunities to make and trade zines of your own.
"Even outside of knowing what zines are … graphics, art, dating, comics, video game art— the types of things that are being presented are pretty wide, especially for a younger audience,"
Anzaldo said. "There's horror, there's dark art, so if you're somebody who's into maybe anime or comics or fiction—that kind of concept— then I think you're still gonna find something that you really like, and it's all basically handproduced and original work."
Thanks to Foo Foo Fest, the event will be free to attend and will feature a vendor market, film screenings, complimentary food and artist talks from a range of prominent zine makers.
"Rock the Runway is completely different from anything else we offer in our season programming," Hilkey said. "We take the essence of everything that opera is—grandeur, style, quality—and mesh it with recognizable music and glamour. It's an opportunity to tell the story of these characters and their correlating operas through music and fashion. That's what opera is
This year's fashion lineup will spotlight local boutiques including S&K Boutique, Dillard's, Drift Boutique, Hemline, SoBo Boutique and Bridal Suite. Each will present looks inspired by beloved opera characters like Cinderella, Don Giovanni, Adele from "Die Fledermaus" and Musetta from "La Bohème."
Eight models will don authentic opera costumes designed by Glenn Breed of Wardrobe
Hands-on, Halloween-themed creation stations will also be a highlight, said Anzaldo. "There are at least two hand-carved, original artwork blocks … like, someone's carved an image onto wood that you run through ink and then you press onto paper, so you make a poster or a print."
To keep things spooky, the accompanying button-making station will have iconic Halloween imagery available, like the Bride of Frankenstein and Dracula.
Creative community building is at the heart of both HalloZine Fest and zine culture as a whole. "There will also be a zine-trading period where you can make a zine and trade it or leave it on the table and someone else can pick it up," said Anzaldo.
"I've also been encouraging people to just bring some zines in their bag, in their backpack or whatever," she continued. "If they want to give them out to people that they meet or get into conversations with, they can also do that."
The event's co-creative elements don't stop there. In addition to viewing 309's extensive zine collection—which includes gems like "Sniffin' Glue" (a 1970s UK rock zine), plus some early local sci-fi and fantasy zines—HalloZine Fest day one attendees will have a chance to contribute their own art to the archives.
"We are gonna do a community collaborative project where anyone who wants to participate can turn in like, a half page," Anzaldo noted. "Whoever wants to do that [can] leave something there on the first day, and we're gonna
Witchery, with hair and makeup by Brittany Rappise, Jo Rich Beauty and Hair + Co. The White Tie Rock Ensemble will provide the soundtrack, performing a setlist carefully matched to each character's personality and story.
"If you've ever been to a White Tie Rock Ensemble show, or even if you haven't, just imagine the energy of a rock show with shredding guitars, sing-along moments, amazing light effects and so much more," Hilkey said.
Beyond the glitz and guitar solos, Rock the Runway serves a higher purpose. As one of the Opera's largest fundraisers of the year, proceeds go directly toward its educational programs, mainstage productions and community outreach initiatives.
"'Rock the Runway: Amped' is truly a community-focused initiative bringing together multiple arts groups, musicians and creatives to create an amplified night of philanthropy," Hilkey added. "It's become one of our most impactful fundraisers and a cornerstone of our fiscal season. We hope that audience members will leave inspired and come to see the operas after this event. Everything that we do outside of our mainstage productions aims to bring opera outside of the theater walls, break down the mystery and help it feel familiar and—dare we say—fun."
ROCK THE RUNWAY: AMPED
WHAT: A rock 'n' roll fashion show fundraiser presented by Pensacola Opera
WHEN: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 WHERE: Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. COST: $65 floor, $40 balcony DETAILS: pensacolaopera.com
gather all those items and put out a zine that has a page by whoever wants to participate in it."
"One of the workshops on the first day is about contributing to the collaborative project. We'll have a collection box where people can drop in their half-page."
"These are just engaging, kind of hands-on activities that would appeal to somebody who's interested in making things themselves or having unique creative outlets," Anzaldo concluded.
"Even if they're not familiar with zines."
HALLOZINE FEST
WHAT: Pensacola's first-ever zinefest hosted by 309 Punk Project, featuring zines, indie media, workshops, exhibits and more WHEN: Doors at 11 a.m. Thursday Oct. 30Friday Oct. 31
WHERE: Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center, 117 E. Government St. COST: Free, advance registration required DETAILS: 309punkproject.org
H ALLOZINE FEST AFTERSHOW
WHAT: A Halloween concert and party featuring Lunar Vacation, [glsnr], Tidus, Blight, Grave Chorus and more
WHEN: 6 p.m. Friday Oct. 31
WHERE: The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. COST: $26.55
DETAILS: thehandlebar850.com
Photo by Chelsi Barber (@chelsi_with_an_eye)
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MAIN CHARACTER MUSIC
By Savannah Evanoff
Popstar," with six songs that came from the same timeframe as their critically acclaimed 2024 album "Triple Seven." It was never their intention—again, just happenstance. They don't make a habit of throwing away songs, Pitchkites explained.
They are inspired by the Indianapolis music scene, and the whole band—also featuring Conner Host (drums), Mitch Collins (bass guitar) and Dimitri Morris (guitar)—still lives there.
"It's a really low-key place," Krauter said. "People are making their shit, but it's not this ating this way."
Krauter's current favorites to play are "Honey" and "Busted."
"Those are two songs where, with the lyrics, I always get in this tug-of-war of trying to write something genuine and then just fucking
NIGHT MOVES FEST
WHAT: A one-night music festival featuring headliners Japanese Breakfast, Dashboard Confessional, Joyce Manor, Wishy and more WHEN: 4-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8
WHERE: Hunter Amphitheater at Community Maritime Park, 301 W. Main St. COST: $99.21 general admission, $198.96 VIP DETAILS: nightmovesfest.com, wishyband.com
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Wishy / Photo by Conor Shepherd
Visit the aerial art installation "Afterburn" from Berlin-based artist Tomislav Topic on Intendencia Street. The installation is on view through Nov. 10.
WANDERING WITHOUT PURPOSE
Exhibit featuring paintings from artist Relja Penezic and an exhibit by sound installation performing artist Victoria Jordanova. On view Oct. 30-Nov. 10 at Pensacola State College in the Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts, 1000 College Blvd. An artist lecture and reception is 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4.
HALLOZINE FESTIVAL
Pensacola's first-ever zinefest featuring a spooktacular celebration of zines and indie media with a market, exhibits, workshops, speakers, films and more. Fest is 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 through Friday, Oct. 31 at Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center, 117 E. Government St. Details on Eventbrite and at 309punkproject.org.
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 through Sunday, Nov. 9 at Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. (no performance Friday, Nov. 7). Tickets are $50 and available at pensacolalittletheatre.com.
HIZASHICON
Anime convention featuring video game voice talents, cosplay, panels, artist vendors, food trucks and more Oct. 31-Nov. 2 at multiple locations in Pensacola. Details at animepensacola.com.
JAZZ FOR JUSTICE
Presented by Legal Services of Northwest Florida, the annual Jazz for Justice event features jazz talent including Preservation Hall Brass Band, Bon Bon Vivant and Whiskey & Water Band Sunday, Nov. 2 with a kick-off event 6 p.m. Nov. 1 at Plaza Ferdinand. Admission is free with VIP tickets available at jazz.lsnf.org.
VIVALDI'S THE FOUR SEASONS
Pensacola Symphony Orchestra presents "The Four Seasons" with featured violinists Petra
$45 and available at pensacolasymphony.com.
THE LUCK
Watch the world premiere of "The Luck," a gold rush era musical about adventure and risk written and soundtracked by The Lubben Brothers. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4-Saturday, Nov. 8 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 at The Gordon Community Art Center, 306 N. DeVilliers St. Tickets are $20 and available at penarts.org.
PENSACOLA OPERA'S ROCK THE RUNWAY: AMPED
The Pensacola Opera fundraiser is a fashion-fusion event with live music from the White Tie Rock Ensemble. Event is 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Tickets and details at pensacolaopera.com.
NIGHT MOVES FEST
Begins 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Hunter Amphitheater in Community Maritime Park, 301
W. Main St. Featuring live music from Japanese Breakfast, Dashboard Confessional, Joyce Manor and many more. More info available at nightmovesfest.com.
FRIENDS OF FOO EVENTS
P RESENT SPACES WITH ARTIST LINDSAY KEE LING
Enjoy abstract landscape paintings of artist Lindsay Keeling. Artwork will be on display in the Switzer Gallery at Pensacola State College through Dec. 12 from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Open to the public.
BACK
TO T HE FUTURE: HISTORIC PENSACOLA AD VENTURE TOUR
Travel through the historic streets of downtown as history collides with pop culture in this immersive journey. Tours are daily on the hour through Nov. 10. Purchase tickets and find details at pensacolaghostevents.com.
DOWNTO WN DASH: PENSACOLA AMAZING SCAVEN GER HUNT
Explore downtown Pensacola as you unlock puzzles, tackle creative challenges and uncover hidden gems tucked within Pensacola's art, culture and history. Tours are daily on the hour through Nov. 10. Purchase tickets at pensacolaghostevents.com.
PENSACOLA HAUNTED GLO WALKING TOUR
Hunt for ghosts in downtown Pensacola with a nighttime tour 8 p.m. Oct. 30-Nov. 10 at 221 E. Government St. Purchase tickets at pensacolaghostevents.com.
SPIRITS OF SEVILLE: HAUNTED GHOST TOUR & MEAL
See Pensacola in a whole new way with ghost hunting equipment followed by a chefcrafted local meal. Tours are 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Tuesday, Nov. 4 and Thursday, Nov. 6. On Saturdays, Nov. 2 and Nov. 9, tours are 2 and 6 p.m. Purchase tickets at pensacolaghostevents.com.
Changing a life starts with you
Foster parents provide loving homes to some of the most vulnerable in our community. When you become a foster parent through Lakeview Center, our specialized team is here to support you on this rewarding journey.
Start your foster care journey at eLakeviewCenter.org/foster.
HizashiCon / Courtesy Photo
DUALITIES: NATIONAL SCULPTURE EXHIBITION
This national exhibition will feature works from various artists at Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. The exhibition is on view through Jan. 11. A free public tour of the exhibit will be 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7. A panel discussion with the artists will be 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Voices of Pensacola, 117 E. Government St. Details are at pensacolamuseum.org.
ANGELEN A'S SUPPER CLUB: FALL HARVE ST
Five course dinner with wine pairings by Executive Chef Ian Gillette. Dinner is 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 at Angelena's, 101 E. Intendencia St. Cost is $150 per person. For reservations, visit angelenaspensacola.com/reservations.
GHOST S O F PENSACOLA: HAUNTED T ROLLEY TOUR
Learn more about Pensacola's haunted history with a trolley tour of the city's cultural landmarks. Tours are 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 and Friday, Oct. 31 leaving from 221 E. Government St. Purchase tickets at pensacolaghostevents.com.
MEOWLOWEEN PARTY
Visit Coastal Cat Café, 1508 W. Garden St. for a Halloween party with festive decor, candy and purrs from adoptable cats. Event is 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Tickets are $28 and available at coastalcatpcola.com.
PALAFOX
MARKET
Enjoy Palafox Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. The event features local farmers, artists and crafters on North and South Palafox streets at Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza and Plaza Ferdinand. For updates, visit facebook.com/downtownpensacola.
ADULT/T EEN WORKSHOP: LASER CUT TING
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the basics of digital fabrication using a laser cutter. Designed for ages 16 and up, class is 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at SEA Makerspace, 201 E. Zaragoza St. Pre-registration is required; all tools and supplies are included in the cost. $50 for PMA members and $60 for non-members. Details at pensacolamuseum.org.
BOURBON & BACON
Customers can enjoy samples of exclusive bourbons, gourmet bacon and select cigars 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at O'Riley's Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St. Tickets are $35 and available at orileyspub.com.
3RD ANNUAL FALL WORSHIP FESTIVA L
Take part in live worship, food trucks, giveaways and family fun and fellowship for everyone 12-4 p.m. Nov. 1 at the UWF Historic Trust Museum Plaza, 300 S. Tarragona St. Details at experienceworship.org.
Monthly improv show is 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. Tickets are $10 and available at pensacolalittletheatre.com.
SEC SOCCER TOURNAMENT
The 2025 SEC Soccer Tournament will be played in Pensacola Nov. 2-Nov. 9 at Ashton Brosnaham Sports Complex, 10370 Ashton Brosnaham Dr.
PAWS & PIXELS AT COASTAL CAT CAFÉ
As part of HizashiCon Anime Festival, you can get $5 off walk-in admission at Coastal Cat Café from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2. At 4 p.m., enjoy anime and video game trivia and at 4:30 p.m. a cat café cosplay contest. Located at 1508 W. Garden St.
NAMESAKE COLLECTION
Fiore's 3rd Namesake Collection event takes place with an open house 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 405 S. K St. Watch a floral artist create a vase and floral arrangement starting at 6 p.m. Details at fioreofpensacola.com.
A GREAT SOUTHERN DINNER
Five-course food and wine event 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 6 will be held at Jackson's Steakhouse, 400 S. Palafox St. The cost is $150 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (850) 469-9898 or online at jacksonsrestaurant.com.
FRA NK BROWN
SONGWRITERS'
FESTIVAL
The 41st annual Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival features acclaimed songwriters at venues across the Florida and Alabama Gulf Coast from Nov. 6-16. For more details, visit frankbrownsongwriters.com.
GREAT GULFCOAST ARTS FESTIVAL
Enjoy the three-day juried arts festival Nov. 7-9 at Seville Square in downtown Pensacola with more than 200 artists, live performances and heritage arts. Details at ggaf.org.
CH ALICE P AINTING PRESENTED BY O'RILEY'S IRI SH PUB
Visit O'Riley's Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St., starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 to decorate your own complimentary Stella chalice. Event is free.
WI NTER BRE WFEST PRESENTED BY O'RILEY'S IRIS H PUB
Stop by O'Riley's Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St. 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 for their Winter Brewfest and try ten seasonal craft beers from several different local brewers. Purchase tickets at orileyspub.com/products/winter-brewfest.
CUSTOM TR UCKER HAT DECORATING PRESENTED BY SIR RICHARD'S PUBLIC HOUSE
Get crafty at Sir Richard's Public House, 2719 E. Cervantes St. 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 and create your own trucker hats with On the Go Hats.
ROCK 'N' ROLL SHAKESPEARE
By Dakota Parks
ed by Ashley and Nathan Simmons, with music old plays still resonate with modern audiences.
"A lot of people see Shakespeare as stuffy or hard to understand, and I love proving them wrong," she said. "Shakespeare's works may be 500 years old, but the relationships, conflicts and emotions are timeless. There's always a way to make them feel fresh, relevant and deeply human."
For Simmons, music is the key to an effective Shakespeare refresh. While adapting the piece, she looked for moments in the play where dialogue or monologues could be replaced with music in that '60s rock genre, drawing parallels between hippies and mischievous fairies, and featuring bands like Jefferson Airplane, The Zombies
"I was inspired by how naturally 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' aligns with the spirit of the 1960s. At its heart, the play is about people wanting to love who they're really in love with, rather than who their parents or society expect them to marry," Simmons said. "That tension between genuine love and imposed tradition mirrors the free love movement of the '60s perfectly. The fairies living in the enchanted forest feel like the hippies of that era: vibrant, rebellious and driven by emotion and freedom, while the Athenian royalty represent the stricter, more traditional values that were being chal -
Music is just one element of the show's immersive design. Each room of the Clark Family Cultural Center will be transformed into a distinct setting—like the terrazza reimagined as a fairy speakeasy or the indoor atrium transformed into the outdoor courtyard of Theseus' estate.
"The visual aesthetic of 'Somebody to Love' is a full plunge into 1960s style and psychedelic whimsy," she explained. "The costumes draw from different corners of '60s fashion,
PASS IT ON
By Savannah Evanoff
Justice and jazz go hand in hand, explained Greg Lucas, executive director of Preservation Hall Foundation.
The Preservation Hall Brass Band will headline Legal Services of North Florida's Jazz for Justice 2025 event, featuring jazz performances, food trucks, vendors and family-friendly activities, while supporting free civil legal help for those in need. This initiative ties in well with Preservation Hall's mission, which started in 1961 as one of the South's first integrated venues.
"The founders, Allan and Sandra Jaffe, instilled a deep sense of purpose around civil rights that continues to this day," Lucas said. "I hope the concert inspires everyone to take a trip to New Orleans and experience a concert at Preservation Hall."
Aurélien Barnes, a trumpet player in Preservation Hall Brass Band, shared Lucas' sentiment, saying music brings together people of all different ages, walks of life and identities—as well as those with different political views, if the message is peace and love.
"Justice is supposed to be politically unbiased and accessible to all," Barnes said. "Music is a catalyst for that process, because the best music is universal, and for everyone to enjoy."
Jazz is the fusion of African and European musical concepts that were woven together by the diverse inhabitants of New Orleans, Lucas added.
"This spirit of honoring what every group brings to the table is literally played out in the traditional music celebrated at Preservation Hall," Lucas said. "Jazz is a musical conversation that is universally appreciated on an emotional level no matter where you come from or what your background is."
Barnes was first drawn to jazz and the trumpet while watching his father's band play with Eric Lucero as their trumpet player. He became a fan of Louis Armstrong around the same time.
"I am from New Orleans, but my mother was born in France to Spanish parents, so there's that side of me too," Barnes said. "I speak Spanish, French and Portuguese fluently, which influences the music I listen to. I would describe my style as heavily New Orleans-based, but touching on cultures from around the world, particularly in the African diaspora."
He first became involved in Preservation Hall through musicians that played there; many artists taught him from ages 10 to 14 in a program called "Music for All Ages," which operated at the New Orleans Jazz Historical Park in the French Quarter. In college, he continued showing up to hear the likes of trumpet players Wendell Brunious, Leroy Jones, Mark Braud and Kevin Louis.
"I became enamored with the feel of Shannon Powell's drumming and was taken under the wing of the great Joe Lastie, who then began hiring me
mod influences, jam-band vibes and outright Woodstock-inspired whimsy. We've also transformed parts of the Clark Family Cultural Center into a living, breathing forest: tall trees have been built, grassy terrain brought in, and every detail is designed to make audiences feel like they're truly spending an evening in an enchanted woodland. Combined with creative lighting and playful set elements, the world of the show feels vibrant, immersive and utterly magical."
Despite the challenges of turning an entire building into a forest and coordinating the moving parts of an immersive performance, Simmons said it's been worth every moment.
"Transforming the building into a forest, finding actors who can commit to such a physically demanding project, and figuring out where we can perform each scene are all part of a complex puzzle," Simmons shared. "But seeing it all come together and watching audiences step into and respond to this magical world makes every challenge worth it."
SOMEBODY TO LOVE
WHAT: An immersive reimagining of William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
WHERE: Clark Cultural Center, 400 S. Jefferson St.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30-Sunday, Nov. 9 (no performance on Friday, Nov. 7)
COST: $50 (price includes sips and snacks, must be 21 to enter)
DETAILS: pensacolalittletheatre.com
to play with his band at Maison Bourbon," Barnes said. "I got a chance to see some great musicians who have been monumental in the legacy of our music, who no longer play or are no longer with us. I can feel what it means to them and even those who came before them, to see that a young person is serious about carrying on the legacy they helped create, and that motivates me every day."
"I hope I get the same feeling some years down the line with the next generation." Barnes continued.
Preservation Hall Brass Band plays parade anthems to spirituals to classic jazz standards. Barnes just plays the music how he feels it, he said.
"Whatever feels right in that moment," Barnes said. "I trust that the work I have put in on my own when nobody is watching, along with my upbringing around the guys that literally got it from the source, is enough to keep me going in the right direction. The goal for me is to make my ancestors proud, and I know what makes them proud is showing respect to the old way, while continuing the New Orleans tradition of innovation."
For those who haven't seen the band perform, you can expect to feel the spirit of New Orleans, Barnes said.
"That intangible thing that the greats such as Louis Armstrong carried within them—it's what makes the city famous and unique, and the mission of Preservation Hall is to preserve that," Barnes said. "Preservation Hall Brass is a unique
band within the Preservation Hall canon because it highlights the brass band side, the part that really holds a firm place in local New Orleanian society to this day, and where many musicians pick up the real-deal feeling of this music."
"I hope Pensacola can feel the spirit of a traditional second line, which is something that has brought generations together in New Orleans for well over 100 years," Barnes said.
Preservation Hall hopes to continue that tradition with its Pass It On fundraising initiative. Donations help fund programs such as music education, archive conservation and initiatives to support elder musicians.
JAZZ FOR JUSTICE
WHAT: A free Foo Foo Fest event hosted by Legal Services of North Florida, featuring performances by Whiskey & Water Band, Bon Bon Vivant and headliners Preservation Hall Brass Band
WHEN: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2
WHERE: Museum Plaza, 120 Church St.
COST: Free; VIP tickets available with sponsorship
Kismet Dunkerley, Sean McGrath, Marin Nagy and Ian Garnish / Photo by Ashley Simmons
a&e happenings
ners and Pensacola Breast Cancer Association with proceeds supporting PBCA. The haunted house is located at 800 W. Nine Mile Road. The house is open 7-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights through Nov. 1. A kid-friendly 3D funhouse runs from 6-10:30 p.m. as well. Tickets available at hadjihauntedhouse.com.
TRUNK-OR-TREAT Annual trunk-or-treat 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 1394 E. Nine Mile Road.
HARDCORE HALLOWEEN RAVE Rave starts at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 at Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Details and tickets at vinylmusichall.com.
GASOLINA REGGAETON PARTY: HALLOWEEN Halloween-themed Gasolina party is 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Details and tickets at vinylmusichall.com.
PUMPKIN SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE
SPEED MINGLE Speed mingle social and business networking event with special Halloweenthemed cocktails 5:15-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at Gary's Brewery, 208 Newman Ave. Details at facebook.com/garysbrew.
EVERYTHING PUMPKIN COOKING
CLASS Cooking class is 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31at Pensacola Cooks Classroom 4051 Barrancas Avenue, Ste. C. Cost is $60 per student. Sign up at: pensacolacooks.com/cooking-classes.
HALLOWEEN BAR CRAWL Enjoy a two-day bar crawl Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Check in 4-6 p.m. each day at 86 Forks Bar + Table, 11 S. Palafox St., Ste. B. Crawl map, tickets and list of bars available at crawlwith.us/pensacola/halloween.
POTIONS & PINTS Partake in themed cocktails and beer, a costume contest (begins at 7:30 p.m.), wizard karaoke, live DJs and live music 8 p.m.-
midnight Friday, Oct. 31 at Perfect Plain, 50 E. Garden St.
ODD HALLOWS EVE AT ODD
COLONY Odd Colony celebrates Halloween with dark beer releases, tarot card readings, a costume contest and more 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at 260 N. Palafox St. Details at facebook.com/oddcolony.
O'RILEY'S IRISH PUB AND O'RILEY'S UPTOWN TAVERN HALLOWEEN COSTUME
CONTESTS The events will be held on Halloween night at both locations. O'Riley's Irish Pub Downtown, 321 S. Palafox St., is offering $1,000 in cash and prizes during the contest. Judging begins at 11 p.m. There will be a $5 cover for all attendees. DJ Calyx will be playing throughout the night.
O'Riley's Uptown Tavern, 3728 Creighton Road, will host its own costume contest the same night. The bar will be awarding $500 in cash and prizes among the winners. DJ Henri will be playing throughout the night. Both events are open to people aged 21 and up. More details at orileyspub.com.
FLORA-BAMA HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST Get in to Flora-Bama free when you're wearing a costume on Halloween Night. Win up to $600 in cash prizes during the annual costume contest. Located at 17401 Perdido Key Dr.
TALKING TO THE DEAD: A VICTORIAN SÉANCE
Learn about the fascination, history and theatrics of spiritualism and the Victorian séance. Our living history department will share the origins of All Hallow's Eve and the rise of spiritualism in the Victorian era into the 1920s and demonstrate the theatrics common in a Victorian séance. This event is for ages 21 and up. Events are 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov 1. Tickets are $35 and available at historicpensacola.com.
IT'S A 2000S HALLOWEEN PARTY Listen to your favorite 2000s hits and get one more wear of your Halloween costume 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Details and tickets at vinylmusichall.com.
NONPROFITS & FUNDRAISERS
WE ARE ACTS MILES FOR MENTAL HEALTH VIRTUAL 5K RUN/WALK Register for the virtual 5k to run or walk anytime during the month of November to support access to mental healthcare in the community. Register at runsignup.com/race/fl/pensacola/weareactsmilesformentalhealth.
ANIMAL ALLIES FLORIDA BINGO Animal
Allies Florida hosts bingo twice monthly at Beef 'O' Brady's, 1 New Market St., Cantonment (on Nine Mile Road near Pine Forest Road). The cost is 10 rounds of bingo for $10, with cash prizes for winners. Food and drinks are also available for purchase. For more information, visit facebook.com/animalalliesflorida.
ANIMAL ALLIES CAT AND KITTEN ADOPTION Visit Pet Supermarket 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every first and third Saturday of the month at 6857 N. Ninth Ave. to meet your furever friend. Visit aaflorida.org for details.
CARING & SHARING MINISTRY FOOD
DRIVE The Gloria Green Caring & Sharing Ministry is attached to the Historic St. Joseph Catholic Church, 140 W. Government St. The ministry feeds the homeless 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. The ministry's food pantry opens 10 a.m. and also has clothing. Food donations needed are pop-top canned goods, Beanie Weenies, Vienna sausage, potted meat, cans of tuna and chicken and soups. Clothing donations needed include tennis shoes for men and women, as well as sweatshirts and new underwear for men in sizes small, medium and large. Call DeeDee Green at (850) 723-3390 for details.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
RUNNING WILD AND WEST PENSACOLA
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: SOCKTOBER West Pensacola Elementary School is teaming up with Running Wild and other local businesses for the annual Socktober donation drive. From October 1-31 the community is encouraged to donate new socks to be distributed to individuals in need through Opening Doors Northwest Florida. Dropoff locations include: Running Wild Pensacola, 3012 E. Cervantes St.; Running Wild Fairhope, 72A South Section St.; West Pensacola Elementary School, 801 N. 49th Ave. as well as select local businesses and partner locations across the community. Donate new, unopened socks for all ages and genders. Additionally, you can donate needed items such as: jackets, blankets, water, shoes, hats, rain gear, etc.
DOWNTOWN PENSACOLA KICKS OFF
HOLIDAY SEASON Head downtown Wednesday, Nov. 5 to get in the holiday spirit. Photos with Santa begin at 3 p.m. in front of the Christmas tree at the Pensacola Museum of History until 4:45 p.m. Then, at 5 p.m. the half-million holiday lights along Palafox Street and beyond will be illuminated. Be on the lookout for Winterfest's charming mini-train, circling Plaza Ferdinand from 5–8 p.m. Visit downtownpensacola.com for a calendar of events.
ARTS & CULTURE
OPEN BOOKS FALL $1 BOOK SALE This year's book sale supports WUWF, WSRE and First City Art Center. Book sale is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2 at Open Books, 1040 N. Guillemard St. Details at facebook.com/ openbooksbookstore.
PENSACOLA PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET
Shop DIY, punk, vintage, alternative vendors 12 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2 at Seville Square.
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA FALL FESTIVAL
Festival will be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov 2 at the Parish Hall, 1804 N. Davis Highway. Bring everyone for delicious food and homemade baked goods. Don't miss the raffles, bingo and a "This and That" table of goods and hand-crafted items for sale. All proceeds will support our church activities and ministries. Admission is free. Contact (850) 572-0984 for more information.
EAST HILL MAKERS MARKET: HARVEST MARKET
The next East Hill Makers Market is 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4 at Cordova Park Square, 1101 N. 12th Ave. Enjoy 40-plus vendors, DIY crafts for families, bounce house, face painter, food trucks and more. Details at myeasthill.org.
DRAW TOGETHER DRAWING CLUB Starts at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 at The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. A free event that is open to all ages and skill levels- supplies provided.
ARTIST TALK WITH DAWN HOLDER
Exhibiting artist Dawn Holder will have an artist talk 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 at University of West Florida Center for Fine and Performing Arts Room 206. Details at pensacolamuseum.org.
PANEL DISCUSSION WITH DAWN HOLDER, JIMMY RHEA AND KEVIN SHUNN "Dualities" exhibiting artists panel discussion is 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center, 117 E. Government St. Details at pensacolamuseum.org.
THE ART GALLERY AT UWF PRESENTS THIS MOMENT TOGETHER: A FACULTY SHOW FOR JOHN MARKOWITZ Honoring the legacy of the late UWF art and design lecturer John Markowitz, the show features faculty works that speak to his influence on their artistic journeys. The exhibit is on view through Nov. 20. TAG is located at 11000 University Parkway, Bldg. 82. For more information visit uwf.edu/tag.
THRIFT STYLE New exhibit at Pensacola Museum of History explores the reuse of feed sacks to make clothing and other household objects. View the exhibit and explore the museum, located at 330 S. Jefferson St. Details at historicpensacola.org.
FIRST FRIDAY AT BLUE MORNING
GALLERY Visit Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox St., 5:30 p.m. every first Friday of the month for a reception with wine, live music and occasional artist demonstrations. Visit bluemorninggallery.com for details.
PENSACOLA HERITAGE FOUNDATION LECTURES Learn Pensacola/Northwest Florida history through interesting, informal lectures every other Tuesday at The Wright Place, 80 E. Wright St. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. The lecture starts at noon and lasts one hour. Lecture cost is $5 for non-members and is free to members. Lunches are $12. For reservations, call (850) 380-7759.
PENSACOLA ROSE SOCIETY Monthly meetings are normally 6 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the Pensacola Garden Center, 1850 N. Ninth Ave. Visit pensacolarosesociety.org for more information.
BTB COMEDY Watch live standup comedy in open mic style 7 p.m. Mondays at Odd Colony, 260 N. Palafox St. Follow BTB Comedy on Facebook for updates.
COMEDY SHOWCASE AT SUBCULTURE
BTB Comedy presents a comedy showcase the first Thursday monthly at Subculture Art Gallery,
a&e happenings
701 N. V St. Follow facebook.com/pensacolasubculture for updates.
SCRIPTEASERS Join writers at Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St., for Scripteasers every month. Visit pensacolalittletheatre.com for details.
CABARET DRAG SHOWCASE AT AMERICAN LEGION POST #193 Don't miss Cabaret Drag Showcase every second and fourth Saturday at the American Legion Post #193, 2708 N. 12th Ave. Doors open 8 p.m. Showtime is 10 p.m. For more information, contact show director Taize Sinclair-Santi at taizesinclairsanti@gmail.com.
SPIRITS OF SEVILLE QUARTER GHOST TOUR AND LUNCHEON Dine inside Pensacola's oldest and most haunted restaurant and investigate the spirits with actual paranormal equipment at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Tickets are $12 and include a voucher toward Seville Quarter's menu. Tours are 11 a.m.-2 p.m. weekdays and 2-4 p.m. Sundays. Make an appointment by calling (850) 941-4321.
AFTER DARK: SEVILLE QUARTER GHOSTS, MURDER, MAYHEM AND MYSTERY TOUR AND DINNER After Dark Paranormal Investigation and Dinner happens inside one of Pensacola's most haunted restaurants with real ghost-hunting equipment 6-8 p.m. Sundays. Listen as your guide weaves tales of ghosts, debauchery, murder, mayhem, paranormal activities, history and more related to Seville Quarter and downtown Historic Pensacola. After your ghost tour, enjoy dinner at Seville Quarter Palace Café, 130 E. Government St. Reservations are required. Call (850) 941-4321. Tickets are available at pensacolaghostevents.com.
FOOD + DRINKS
COUPLES COOK: SHOW ME YOUR TAPAS
Cooking class is 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at Pensacola Cooks Classroom, 4051 Barrancas Avenue, Unit C. Cost is $100 per couple. Sign up at pensacolacooks.com/cooking-classes.
GRAND FINALE: SWISS ROLLS Cooking class is 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2 at Pensacola Cooks Classroom, 4051 Barrancas Avenue, Suite C. Cost is $60 per student. Sign up at pensacolacooks.com/cooking-classes.
AN EVENING WITH TENUTA TORCIANO WINERY—A TASTE OF TUSCANY IN PENSACOLA Gulf Coast Diplomacy will host a wine school experience 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4 in private location in downtown Pensacola led by Tenuta Torciano Winery. Tickets are $65. Details at gulfcoastdiplomacy.org.
ATLAS BEVERAGE CLASS: GRAYTON BEER
CO. The next Atlas Beverage Class is 5 and 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 at Atlas Oyster House, 600 S. Barracks St. Class cost is $30 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by emailing taylor@goodgrits.com or calling (850) 287-0200.
LUNCH SERVICE AT RESTAURANT IRON Restaurant Iron, 22 N. Palafox St., now offers a refined midday experience starting 11 a.m.
Monday-Friday. Dinner service will continue to be available Saturday and Sunday. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling (850) 476-7776 or visiting restaurantiron.com/ reservations. Walk-ins will also be welcome based on availability.
LUNCH & DINNER AT SEVILLE QUARTER
Enjoy a good meal and atmosphere with lunch and dinner at Seville Quarter. At 11 a.m. in Apple Annie's Courtyard, have the soup and salad bar, featuring more than 30 fresh selections, along with a delicious variety of sandwiches, pizzas, burgers, wings and local Gulf seafood favorites. Beginning at 5 p.m., dinner is served in the historic Palace Café, where the culinary team brings creative dishes to the table, blending Southern comfort, local ingredients and Seville Quarter flair. Details are at sevillequarter.com.
DOWNTOWN HAPPY HOUR AT SEVILLE QUARTER Drink specials and laid-back vibes are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. every weekday throughout the entire Seville Quarter complex with $2 off all liquor drinks and $1 off all beer and wine. Must be 21 or older. Visit sevillequarter.com for details.
MEN'S NIGHT AT WISTERIA From 3 p.m. to close Mondays, guys can play free darts and enjoy $6 craft tallboys. There are more than 150 craft beers to choose from at Wisteria, 3803 N. 12th Ave. Visit wisteriatavern.com for details.
BAR BINGO AT SEVILLE QUARTER Bar
Bingo is 8 p.m. Mondays at Apple Annie's at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Drink specials include $2.50 Miller Lite bottles and $3.50 Bomb shots. Bingo is free to play with prizes, giveaways and bar tabs up for grabs for winners. Visit sevillequarter.com for details.
FIGHTER GAME NIGHT AT O'RILEY'S
Gamers unite 5 p.m.-close Mondays at O'Riley's Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St. Visit orileyspub.com for details.
BINGO NIGHT AT CALVERT'S IN THE HEIGHTS Play a game (or two) of bingo 6-8 p.m. Mondays at Calvert's in the Heights, 670 Scenic Highway. For more information, visit calvertsintheheights.com.
MONDAY NIGHT SPAGHETTI SESSIONS
Visit V. Paul's Italian Ristorante, 29 S. Palafox St. every Monday from 5–9 p.m. for live music and spaghetti and meatballs from the Monday night menu.
DOUBLE MONDAYS AND SIN NIGHT Enjoy
Double Mondays 8 p.m.-midnight and SIN Night 11 p.m. to close at O'Riley's Tavern, 3728 Creighton Road. Details are at orileystavern.com.
MARTINI NIGHT AT THE KENNEDY Every Tuesday, The Kennedy, 1 S. Palafox St., hosts Martini Night, featuring all martinis from the menu for $10 from open to close (4-11 p.m.).
75-CENT OYSTERS AT ATLAS Enjoy 75-cent oysters 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays at Atlas Oyster House, 600 S. Barracks St. For more information, visit greatsouthernrestaurants.com.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY NOV 1 & 2 10 AM-5 PM
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MUSIC BINGO Test your music knowledge 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at Wisteria, 3808 N. 12th Ave. Take part in half-price bottles of wine and $5 canned cocktails. Visit wisteriatavern.com for details.
POKER NIGHT AND BINGO AT O'RILEY'S
Visit O'Riley's Irish Pub for poker at 6:30 p.m. and bar bingo 8-10 p.m. Tacos are on special Tuesdays at 321 S. Palafox St. Visit orileyspub.com for details.
LUNCH AT THE DISTRICT The District Steakhouse, 130 E. Government St., is open for special lunch seatings the third Friday of the month. Enjoy a $5 martini or house wine. Seatings are 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations are accepted but not necessary. Details are available at districtsteaks.com.
DOLLAR NIGHT Enjoy Dollar Night 8 p.m.midnight Tuesdays at Mugs & Jugs, 12080 Scenic Highway. Visit mugsjugsbar.com for details.
TUESDAY TRIVIA AT PERFECT PLAIN Visit Perfect Plain Brewing Co. for trivia nights 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at 50 E. Garden St. Visit perfectplain.com/upcoming-events for details.
LATIN NIGHT AT SEVILLE QUARTER
Get on your feet with a social Latin dance—no partner required—and Latin music 7-9 p.m. every Wednesday at Phineas Phogg's in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Drink specials and music from DJ DavidC continue after the dancing. Details are at sevillequarter.com.
DOLLAR NIGHT AT O'RILEY'S Dollar Night is 8 p.m.-midnight Wednesdays at O'Riley's Tavern, 3728 Creighton Road. Food trucks are on site. Details are at orileystavern.com.
TRIVIA AT O'RILEY'S Test your trivia knowledge 8-10 p.m. Wednesdays at O'Riley's Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St. Visit orileyspub.com for details.
TRIVIA AT CALVERT'S IN THE HEIGHTS
Take part in trivia nights 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Calvert's in the Heights, 670 Scenic Highway. For more information, visit calvertsintheheights.com.
COLLEGE NIGHT AT SEVILLE QUARTER
College night is 8 p.m. Thursdays at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Ages 18 and older are welcome. Free beer pong tournament begins at 10 p.m. Drink specials include $2 bar drinks, $3.50 Fireball shots for ages 21 and older. Cover is $5 for ages 21 and older and $10 for ages 18-20. Details are at sevillequarter.com.
SIPPIN' IN SUNDRESSES LADIES' NIGHT
AT FELIX'S Pop-up shops, pink drink specials and live music are 5-8 p.m. Thursdays at Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar, 400 Quietwater Beach Dr.
PITCHERS AND TAVERN TRIVIA Get deals on pitchers 8 p.m.-midnight at O'Riley's Tavern. Trivia is 8 p.m.; SIN Night starts 1 a.m. Thursdays at 3728 Creighton Road. Visit orileystavern.com for details.
WEEKLY SINGO AT PERFECT PLAIN
BREWING CO. Music Bingo Thursdays is 7-9 p.m. at Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 50 E. Garden St. Details are at facebook.com/perfectplainbrewingco.
POOL TOURNAMENT Pool tournaments begin 8 p.m., and Tequila Night is 8 p.m. to midnight Thursdays at Mugs & Jugs, 12080 Scenic Highway. Visit mugsjugsbar.com for details.
DOLLAR NIGHT AT O'RILEY'S Dollar Night with a DJ starts 8 p.m. Thursdays at O'Riley's Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St. Visit orileyspub.com for details.
TRIVIA UNDER THE TREES Trivia is 6 p.m. Thursdays at Wisteria Tavern, 3808 N. 12th Ave. Visit wisteriatavern.com for details.
THURSDAY BIERGARTEN TRIVIA NIGHT
Gary's Brewery Trivia Night is back by popular demand 7-9 p.m. Thursdays at 208 Newman Ave. Test your trivia skills with a glass of beer or wine. Arrive early to grab a spot. For more information, visit facebook.com/garysbrew.
FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR AT SEVILLE QUAR-
TER Visit Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. every Friday with cold drinks, hot food and great vibes in the End O' the Alley Courtyard at Seville Quarter. Happy hour begins 11 a.m. Fridays with drink and food specials.
SEVILLE QUARTER'S FLIP MY QUARTER Seville Quarter is flipping the script—and a few quarters—with its brand-new happy hour promotion, Flip My Quarter, 6-8 p.m. every Friday throughout the Seville Quarter entertainment complex. When you order a domestic draft beer, well liquor cocktail or house wine, tell the bartender to "flip my quarter." When they flip it, call it in the air. If you call it right, your drink is free.
BIG BEER NIGHT Drink specials are 8 p.m.midnight, and SIN Night is 1 a.m. to close Fridays at Mugs & Jugs, 12080 Scenic Highway. Visit mugsjugsbar.com for details.
FEISTY FRIDAY NIGHTS Enjoy a DJ 9 p.m. Fridays at Sir Richard's Public House, 2719 E. Cervantes St. Visit sirrichardslounge.com for details.
TGI FIREBALL FRIDAY Drink specials are all day Fridays at O'Riley's Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St. SIN Night starts at 11 p.m. Visit orileyspub.com for details.
FISH FRY FRIDAY Half off fish n' chips is 11 a.m.4 p.m., and live DJ is 9 p.m. Fridays at Sir Richard's Public House, 2719 E. Cervantes St. Visit sirrichardslounge.com for details.
JAMESON SPECIAL Enjoy $5 Jameson Irish Whiskey all night Saturdays at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St.
MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION NIGHT
AT SEVILLE QUARTER From 8 p.m.-midnight every Saturday, members enjoy $3.50 Crown & Drown cocktails at Phineas Phogg's inside Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Details are at sevillequarter.com.
WEEKLY SATURDAY BRUNCH Brunch is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays at O'Riley's Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St. Visit orileyspub.com for details.
SHAMROCK SATURDAY Shamrock Saturday is 9 p.m., and SIN Night starts 11 p.m. Saturdays at O'Riley's Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St. Visit orileyspub.com for details.
B.A.R.E. NIGHT (BAR AND RESTAURANT EMPLOYEE NIGHT) Sunday nights at Seville Quarter belong to hospitality industry. Head to End O' the Alley at Seville Quarter 7 p.m. every Sunday for B.A.R.E. Night. Not a member yet? Stop by and sign up for your B.A.R.E. Card, and start enjoying the benefits immediately.
FREE POOL AND BAR BINGO AT O'RILEY'S TAVERN Enjoy free pool all day and play bar bingo 8 p.m. Sundays at O'Riley's Tavern, 3728 Creighton Road. Details are at orileystavern.com.
SUNDAY BRUNCH AT CAFÉ SINGLE FIN
Partake in brunch specials, full café menu, espressos and bottomless mimosas until 1 p.m. Sundays at Café Single Fin, 380 N. Ninth Ave. Live music begins at 10 a.m. Visit cafesinglefin.com for details.
SEVILLE SUNDAY BRUNCH Sunday brunch is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Palace Café and Courtyard inside Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. with soup and salad bar, a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar, mimosas and champagne specials. Details are at sevillequarter.com.
SUNDAY BILLIARDS Rack 'em up in Fast Eddie's Billiards Room at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St., with drink specials and a laid-back, air-conditioned atmosphere.
SUNDAY BRUNCH AND KARAOKE O'Riley's Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St., hosts brunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays. Karaoke begins at 8 p.m. Visit orileyspub.com for details.
SUNDAY BRUNCH AT ATLAS OYSTER HOUSE Sunday Brunch is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays at Atlas Oyster House, 600 S. Barracks St. View menus at atlasoysterhouse.com.
SIN NIGHT AT O'RILEY'S SIN Night is midnight to close Sundays at O'Riley's Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St. Visit orileyspub.com for details.
KARAOKE AND SIN NIGHTS AT SIR RICHARD'S Karaoke is 9 p.m.-1 a.m., and SIN Night is 1 a.m. to close Mondays and Thursdays at Sir Richard's Public House, 2719 E. Cervantes St. Visit sirrichardslounge.com for details.
ON AIR LIVE BAND KARAOKE Live out your rockstar dreams 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Lili Marlene's in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St., hosted by Craig Stahl. Details are at sevillequarter.com.
KARAOKE AT O'RILEY'S UPTOWN Karaoke is 8 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays at O'Riley's Uptown, 3728 Creighton Road. Visit orileystavern.com for details.
KARAOKE AT SEVILLE QUARTER Karaoke is nightly Wednesday-Sunday at Lili Marlene's in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Enjoy drink specials and a no-judgement zone where everyone is welcome to the mic. Details are at sevillequarter.com.
KARAOKE AT THE HANDLEBAR Karaoke starts 9 p.m. Wednesdays at The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Visit thehandlebar850.com for details.
KARAOKE AT WISTERIA Karaoke starts 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Wisteria Tavern, 3808 N. 12th Ave. Details are at wisteriatavern.com.
WHISKEY WEDNESDAY KARAOKE Karaoke starts 9 p.m. Wednesdays at Mugs & Jugs, 12080 Scenic Highway. Visit mugsjugsbar.com for details.
SUNDAY KARAOKE WITH KJ NICK Sunday Funday karaoke is 8 p.m. Sundays at Lili Marlene's in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St.
KARAOKE AT O'RILEY'S DOWNTOWN
Karaoke is 8 p.m.-midnight Sundays at O'Riley's Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St. Details are at orileyspub.com.
KARAOKE AT MUGS & JUGS Karaoke is 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sundays at Mugs & Jugs, 12080 Scenic Highway. Visit mugsjugsbar.com for details.
LIVE MUSIC
MUSIC AT FIVE SISTERS Visit Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St., for live music:
CAIN LIVE IN COLOR Show is 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 at Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Details and tickets at pensacolasaenger.com.
SILVERADA, THE PINK STONES AND GAGE COWART Show starts at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 at The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. More info available at thehandlebar850.com.
THE JINS, CHEERLEADER ROADKILL AND FEED LEMON Show starts at 5 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 1 at The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. More info available at thehandlebar850.com.
BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE CHOSEN: AN EVENING OF MUSICAL STORYTELLING WITH COMPOSERS DAN HASELTINE AND MATT NELSON White-tie ensemble with composers Dan Haseltine and Matt Nelson 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2 at Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church, 75 Fairpoint Dr. Tickets are $35 per person and available at Centerforsacredspace.org/chosen-event.
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PENSACOLA BAY CONCERT BAND: MUSIC OF THE '60S, '70S AND '80S Concert is 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3 at the WSRE Jean and Paul Amos Theatre, 1000 College Blvd. The concerts are free, but audience members are asked to bring non-perishable food items to be donated to Manna Food Pantry.
FRENCH CASSETTES AND SNAKE AND THE RABBIT Show starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4 at The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. More info available at thehandlebar850.com.
HAYES CARLL Show is 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 at Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Details at vinylmusichall.com.
GALACTIC EMPIRE Show starts at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 at The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. More info available at thehandlebar850.com.
BLOODRAVE Starts at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Bloodrave returns for the Night Moves Fest Pre Show, featuring NOWHERE2RUN, Viciouswishes, Kuru Remstate, DJ Poseidon, Cvntteeth and Smoothlettuce. More info available at thehandlebar850.com.
NIXIL AND SAIDAN Show starts at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 at The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. More info available at thehandlebar850.com.
MONDAY NIGHT BLUES AT SEVILLE
QUARTER The Blues Society of Northwest
Florida brings blues to Florida 7 p.m. Mondays at Lili Marlene's in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Food and drink specials start at 8 p.m. Details are at sevillequarter.com.
PENSACOLA PICK NIGHT AT ODD COLO -
NY Music pickers of all levels are invited to play 7-9 p.m. every last Monday of the month at Odd Colony, 260 N. Palafox St. Bring your acoustic instrument and jam. Visit facebook.com/oddcolony for details.
TUESDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT SEVILLE
QUARTER Enjoy smooth jazz with Melodious Allen and The Funk Heads on Tuesday nights at Lili Marlene's in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Show starts at 6:30 p.m. Visit sevillequarter.com for more information.
ROSIE O'GRADY'S DUELING PIANO SHOW
Watch the famous dueling piano show 8 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at Rosie O' Grady's at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Doors open at 7 p.m.
OPEN MIC NIGHT AT GARY'S BREWERY
Open mic night is hosted by Renee Amelia 6 p.m. every other Wednesday at Gary's Brewery, 208 Newman Ave. Visit facebook.com/garysbrew for details.
VIBE IRIE REGGAE: LIVE IN THE COURTYARD Enjoy Vibe Irie Reggae band 4-10 p.m. Sundays at the End O' the Alley Courtyard at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St.
LIVE MUSIC AT CALVERT'S Listen to live music 5-8 p.m. Sundays at Calvert's in the Heights, 670 Scenic Highway. Visit facebook.com/calvertsintheheights for details.
FITNESS + RECREATION
OCEAN HOUR CLEANUPS Ocean Hour cleanups are 8:45 a.m. Saturdays. On Nov. 1 the sites are Dr. Philip A. Payne Bridge, Bayou Chico and Lexington Terrace Park. Ocean Hour provides bags, gloves, grabbers and buckets. For more information, visit oceanhourfl.com.
PENSACOLA ICE FLYERS HOME GAMES
Pensacola Ice Flyers home games are located at Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. Tickets start at $12 and are available at pensacolabaycenter.com. Upcoming home game is 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 and 7:05 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14.
PUBLIC ICE SKATING Public ice skating sessions run from October through April at Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. Tickets are $12-$15. A Public skate season passes are good for all public and after game skate sessions and range from $200-$300. Visit pensacolabaycenter. com for details. Upcoming dates are 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 and 1:30, 3 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2 and 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14.
UWF FOOTBALL HOME GAME UWF vs. Valdosta State game is 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at PenAir Field, 11000 University Parkway. For tickets and information, visit events.uwf.edu.
ADULT ROLLER HOCKEY GAMES: PENSACOLA BEACH HOCKEY LEAGUE The third season of the adult roller hockey league kicks off in September with games every Sunday through December at Cowley Park, 916 Via de Luna Dr. More information at app. teamlinkt.com/register/find/pbhl.
YOGA AT GARDEN & GRAIN Join Disko Lemonade Yoga Studio for an all-levels vinyasa flow 10 a.m. Sundays through Dec. 21. Cost is $23 and includes a beverage (non-alcoholic options available) at Garden & Grain, 50 E. Garden St. Bring your own mats and water bottle. Details are at facebook.com/gardengrain.
CRIBBAGE CLUB The Cribbage Club has regular meetings Sept. 25-May 26. Milton Cribbage Club meets 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Corrine Jones Community Center, 913 S. I St.; Pensacola Peggers (for intermediate to experienced players) meet 5:45 p.m. Wednesdays at Bogeys, 9410 University Parkway.; Nibs & Nobs meet 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Bogeys, 9410 University Parkway.; Beulah Peggers meet 12:45 p.m. Thursdays at Beulah Senior Center, 7425 Woodside Dr.; Canadian Doubles Cribbage meets 10:30 a.m. the second Saturday of the month at Bogeys, 9410 University Parkway. For questions, email pensacolapeggerscribbageclub@gmail.com.
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ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19): On the outskirts of a village in Ghana, a healer gathers plants only when the moon says yes. She speaks the names of each leaf aloud, as if to ask permission, and never picks more than needed. She trusts that each herb has its own wisdom that she can learn from. I invite you to emulate her approach, Aries. Now is a good time to search for resources you need to heal and thrive. The best approach is to be receptive to what life brings you, and approach with reverence and gratitude. Halloween costume suggestion: herbalist, traditional healer, sacred botanist.
TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20): A well-cut ship's sail is not a flat sheet. It has a gentle curve that the sailmaker crafts stitch by stitch so the wind will catch and convert invisible pressure into forward motion. Too taut, and the cloth flaps, wasting energy; too loose, and power dissipates. The miracle lies in geometry tuned to an unseen current. I invite you to be inspired by this approach, Taurus. Build curvature into your plans so that optimism isn't an afterthought but a structural feature. Calibrate your approaches to natural processes so movement arises from alignment rather than brute effort. Make sure your progress is fueled by what you love and trust. Halloween costume suggestion: wear a sail.
Make sure your progress is fueled by what you love and trust.
GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20): All of us can benefit from regular phases of purification: periods when we dedicate ourselves to cleansing, shedding and simplifying. During these intense times of self-healing, we might check our integrity levels to see if they remain high. We can atone for mistakes, scrub away messy karma and dismantle wasteful habits. Here's another essential practice: disconnecting ourselves from influences that lower our energy and demean our soul. The coming weeks will be a perfect time to engage in these therapeutic pleasures, Gemini.
CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22): Deep in the Pacific Ocean, male humpback whales sing the longest, slowest, most intricate love songs ever. Their bass tones are loud and strong, sometimes traveling for miles before reaching their intended recipients. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to compose and unleash your own ultimate love songs, Cancerian. Your emotional intelligence is peaking, and your passionate intensity is extra refined and attractive. Meditate on the specific nature of the gifts you want to offer and receive in return. Halloween costume suggestion: singer of love songs.
LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22): Between 1680 and 1725, Italy's Antonio Stradivari and his family made legendary violins that are highly valued today. They selected alpine spruce trees and Balkan maple, seasoned the wood for years, and laid varnish in painstaking layers that produced sublime resonance. Their genius craftsmanship can be summed up as the cumulative magic of meticulousness over time. I recommend their approach to you, Leo. Be in service to the long game. Commune with people, tools and commitments that age well. Act on the theory that beautiful tone is perfected in layers. Halloween costume suggestion: a fine craftsperson.
VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22): Trained women dancers in Rajasthan, India, perform the ancient art of bhavai. As folk music plays, they balance on the dull edge of a sword and hold up to 20 clay pots on their head. They sway with elegance and artistry, demonstrating an ultimate embodiment of "grace under pressure." I don't foresee challenges as demanding as that for you, Virgo. But I suspect you will have the poise and focus to accomplish the metaphorical equivalents of such a feat. Halloween costume suggestion: regal acrobat or nimble dancer.
LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22): In 1968, researchers at Stanford conducted the "marshmallow test." Children were offered a single sweet treat immediately. But if they didn't quickly gobble down the marshmallow, thus postponing their gratification, they were awarded with two candies later. The kids who held
out for the double reward didn't do so by sheer willpower alone. Rather, they found clever ways to distract themselves to make the wait more bearable: making up games, focusing their attention elsewhere and adjusting their surroundings. I advise you to learn from their approach, Libra. Cultivate forbearance and poise without dimming your passion. Harness small triumphs of willpower into generating big, long-term gains. Diligent, focused effort invested now will almost certainly lead to satisfying outcomes. So please prioritize incremental, systematic grunt work over stunts and adrenaline. Halloween costume trick: carry two marshmallows.
Your gift is not to dominate the scene, but to keep the whole system alive and diverse.
SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21): In the late 18th century, Balloonomania came to Paris. Large crowds gathered to watch inventors and impresarios send hot air balloons into the sky. Spectators were astonished, fearful and filled with wonder. Some wept, and some fainted. I suspect you're due for your own exhilarating liftoff, Scorpio—a surge of inspiration that may bewilder a few witnesses but will delight those with open minds. Halloween costume prop: wings.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21): Don't be too shocked by my unusual list of raw materials that might soon turn out to be valuable: grime, muck, scuzz, scum, slop, bilge, slime and glop. Amazingly, this stuff may conceal treasures or could be converted into unexpected building materials. So I dare you to dive in and explore the disguised bounty. Proceed on the assumption that you will find things you can use when you distrust first impressions and probe beneath surfaces. Halloween costume suggestions: sacred janitor, recycling wizard, garbage genius.
CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19): In the tidepools of America's Pacific Northwest lives the ochre starfish, a keystone species that keeps mussel populations in check. Remove the starfish, and the ecosystem collapses into imbalance.
Let's make this creature your power symbol, Capricorn. The visible effect of your presence may not be flashy or vivid, but you will hold a stabilizing role in a group, project, or relationship. Your quiet influence can keep things harmonious. Your gift is not to dominate the scene, but to keep the whole system alive and diverse. Halloween costume suggestion: ochre starfish (More info: tinyurl.com/ochrestarfish).
AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18): For hundreds of years, the Blackfoot people of North America built buffalo jumps. These were steep cliffs where herds of bison could be guided and driven over the edge during a hunt. It required elaborate cooperation. Scouts tracked the herd, decoys lured them toward the drop and prep teams waited below to process the meat, hides and bones for the whole community's sustenance. I hope you will engage in smaller versions of this project. Now is an excellent time to initiate, inspire and foster shared efforts. Make it a high priority to work with allies you trust. Halloween costume suggestions: shepherd, sheep dog, cowboy, vaquero.
PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20): In the ancient Greek world, oracles spoke in riddles. This was not because they were coy, but because they understood that truth must often arrive obliquely. Directness is overrated when the soul is in motion. Mythic modes of perception don't obey the laws of logic. In this spirit, Pisces, I invite you to make riddles and ambiguities be your allies. A dream, an overheard conversation, or a misheard lyric may contain an enigmatic but pithy code. You should be alert for messages that arrive sideways and upside down. Tilt your head. Read between the flames. You will understand when your heart recognizes what your mind can't name. Halloween costume suggestion: oracle or fortune-teller.
HERE'S THE HOMEWORK: This Halloween, maybe pretend to be your secret self. {in}
THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT On Oct. 18 in Bangkok, Thailand, Pittaya Moolin, 51, was arrested as he conducted a delicate procedure in the backseat of his vintage Toyota Corolla, the Daily Mail reported. Moolin, also known as Chang Yai Modify, allegedly offered genital enhancement treatments to men in the region in spite of the fact that he is not licensed to perform such services. He promoted his business on TikTok, offering penis enlargement, circumcision and pearl implantations, saying he learned how to do the surgeries by watching social media videos. "I became interested in this kind of work, so I studied and developed it as a side hustle to supplement my income," he said. Authorities found no sterilizing equipment in the makeshift operating theater, but they did find local anesthetics, surgical blades, needles and other equipment. He was charged with practicing medicine without registration and authorization, which could land him in prison for three years.
ANIMAL ANTICS Ray Ray the cat clearly did not want to be left behind when his family left their home in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, for Keene, New Hampshire, on Sept. 26, The Washington Post reported. After driving about 100 miles, Tony Denardo, Ray Ray's owner, stopped the family van for a bathroom break and discovered the 8-year-old cat clinging to the vehicle's roof. "How did this cat stay on there?" wondered Tony's wife, Margaret. "And he was completely unfazed." The family believe Ray Ray lodged himself in between luggage strapped to the van's top as they sped along the interstates. The Denardos leaned in, stopping at a pet store for a leash, harness, backpack and food for Ray Ray, and he joined the adventure. Tony carried him across the finish line at a marathon in Keene, and Ray Ray "seemed to really like Times Square at night," Margaret said of their stop in New York City. She plans to write a children's book about her pet's adventure.
SUSPICIONS CONFIRMED You may have heard that gold prices are at an all-time high, so it's no wonder people are willing to go to extreme lengths to get their hands on it. Or, in this case, their private parts. Three women from Hong Kong were arrested in Japan on Oct. 20 for trying to smuggle about 8 kilograms of gold powder in their underwear, The Mainichi reported. The women were recruited by Masamori Nishimura, 34, they said, to conceal pouches of gold powder on a flight bound for Tokyo last summer. The precious metal was valued at about $650,000. The smugglers' payment? Cash and travel expenses.
THE PASSING PARADE Kira Cousins, 22, of Airdrie, Scotland, allegedly misled family and friends for months about her pregnancy and the Oct. 10 birth of her daughter, Bonnie-Leigh Joyce, the Daily Star reported on Oct. 20. She wore a prosthetic baby bump and introduced a plastic Reborn doll as her newborn—even to
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the baby's supposed dad. Cousins also claimed the baby girl had health problems including a heart defect, which was why she wouldn't allow anyone to hold her. When her mom discovered the doll, Cousins messaged the would-be dad that Bonnie-Leigh had passed away, but the deception was soon revealed. "Everybody believed her," said friend Neave McRobert. "We were all so happy. I feel totally used and drained." Another friend said she had "noticed straight away that her bump wasn't real. You could see the straps on her back holding it on." Cousins declined to comment.
INEXPLICABLE Residents of the Rockridge area of Oakland, California, are on high alert, KTVU-TV reported, after someone keeps throwing rocks through home windows. The attacks have been going on for almost a year. Luis Aguirre said his home was targeted three weeks ago, after which he installed security cameras. On Oct. 6, video caught the man throwing a rock through Aguirre's car window. "We got footage of the individual who did it," he said. "Just aimlessly walking in the middle of the street." Another homeowner said her duplex was hit six times in the last year. Neighbors have spent thousands of dollars repairing the damage. Oakland Police are investigating but can't confirm that the incidents are related.
WHAT'S IN A NAME? When police responded to a call from a home in Crawford County, Kansas, on Oct. 18, they found a red pickup truck that had been stolen earlier in the week, KAKETV reported. Officers were told that the truck had pulled into the property and the driver had asked the resident for gasoline, and to "not call the cops." So they called the cops. The driver, Michael Jackson—"and not the one who sang Billie Jean," they said—was arrested for possessing stolen property.
COMPELLING EXPLANATION The trial began on Oct. 17 in Houston for Kristina Chambers, 34, who is accused of manslaughter, the Houston Chronicle reported. In 2023, Joseph McMullin, 33, was leaving a doughnut store with a date when he was struck and killed by Chambers' Porsche 911 Carrera. Police said Chambers was four times over the legal alcohol limit and had baggies of cocaine in her car and purse, and they estimated she was driving about 70 mph when she hit McMullin. He was thrown about 30 feet and died at the scene. Chambers' attorney, Mark Thiessen, however, posited that it was Chambers' Christian Louboutin shoes that caused the accident, claiming the heel got stuck on the car's gas pedal. Chambers could serve up to 20 years in prison if she is convicted. {in}
