Community Calendar

The UWF Chamber Music Series at Old Christ Church continues its 19th season. The concert will feature performances by members of the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music programs.

Members of the UWF Chamber Music Class have prepared an exciting program in anticipation of this performance.
Music lovers of all ages are invited, including school groups and senior citizens.

This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required for this event. For more information, call the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music office at 850.474.2147

WSRE has announced the artists selected to perform for the 16th season of the public television station’s “StudioAmped” music series and invites the public to join the studio audience for the recording of six concerts. The concerts, starting Oct. 3 with the annual Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival show, will be performed in the Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio at Pensacola State College.

The free concert series will continue with Pensacola’s Katie Dineen on Monday, Oct. 6; The Tree-Oh (Ocean Springs, Miss.) on Wednesday, Oct. 8; About to Sweat (Fort Walton Beach) on Tuesday, Oct. 14; Ben Loftin & The Family (Pensacola) on Wednesday, Oct. 15; and Blue Mother Tupelo (Como, Miss.) on Thursday, Oct. 16.

All shows start at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is free, and donations for Manna Food Pantries are collected at the door.

Presenting the original music of regional artists, “StudioAmped” airs weekly at 9 p.m. Thursday on WSRE PBS with livestreaming and on-demand access on wsre.org and the free PBS app. The new season is sponsored in part by The Bear Family Foundation and Blues Angel Music.

First City Art Center's 19th Annual Glass & Ceramic pumpkin Patch returns to the FCAC campus, Saturday, October 4th, 2025!

Guests will have the to shop from over 5,000 locally handcrafted glass and ceramic pumpkins!

FCAC Annual Pumpkin Patch is a signature event for Pensacola, and is the only Pumpkin Patch benefiting non-profit First City Art Center as an important cultural asset for the community. Pumpkin Patch allows FCAC to operate as a creative home for artists from all over the community!

These one-of-a-kind pumpkins are hand-made by members of FCAC’s glass and pottery communities and come in all shapes, colors and sizes. Prices for glass and ceramic pumpkins begin at $20.

More than 40 local glass & ceramic artists are supported by this annual event!

Pumpkin Patch is more than an art sale - it's a celebration! Enjoy food trucks, a mimosa bar, kids activities, live music and lots of fun at our Pumpkin Patch block party!

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PUMPKIN PATCH: Saturday, October 4th, 2025: 9am-5pm

First Pick Early Entry (ticketed): 9am-12pm

General Admission Pumpkin Patch Sale: 1pm-5pm

***FREE entry during General Admission sale - unlimited pumpkin sales

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Tickets:

First Pick Member ticket (limited) - enter 9am (limit of 2 pumpkins): $30

First Pick Non-Member ticket (limited) - enter 10am (limit of 2 pumpkins): $35

Premium Unlimited Ticket - enter 9am (unlimited pumpkin sales, 2 drink tickets & raffle entry): $55

**you do not have to be a member to purchase a premium unlimited ticket

Children under 12- FREE admission (full price ticket required to purchase pumpkins)

Prepaid Online vs. Gate Ticket Sales:

Member and Non-member tickets will be available for presale online until Thursday, 10/2/2025.

There will be two options available for purchasing tickets at the gate the day of the event.

Gate Ticket Sales Prices:

Premium Unlimited Ticket - $60 enter 9am

Limited Ticket - $40 enter 10am

Members Enter Early
First City Art Center members enter first at 9 a.m. for First Pick! Become a member for early admission.

Non-member entry begins at 10 a.m.
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First Pick Ticket does not include a pumpkin. Ticket includes the opportunity to purchase 2 pumpkins during the First Pick sale

Premium Unlimited Ticket does not include a pumpkin. Ticket includes the opportunity to purchase an unlimited number of pumpkins during the First Pick sale

Guests with a limited ticket will have the opportunity to purchase up to 2 additional pumpkins with a single $15 donation to FCAC

Rain or Shine Event. No Refunds will be offered.

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PUMPKIN PATCH: Saturday, October 4th, 2025: 9am-5pm

First Pick Early Entry (ticketed): 9am-12pm

General Admission Pumpkin Patch Sale: 1pm-5pm

***FREE entry during General Admission sale - unlimited pumpkin sales

WEST FLORIDA RAILROAD MUSEUM
5003 Henry St., Milton

DEPOT DAYS FESTIVAL

Free Admission (donations welcome)

October 4th, 10am-3pm

Join us for vendors, crafts, food, Kid's Train Rides (ages 3-12, weather permitting), kids scavenger hunt, exhibits and more!

To keep young drivers safe and vehicles road ready, AutoNation is helping local families start the school year off on the right track by hosting free one-hour Car Care Clinics at select stores.

Backed by a new survey by Atomik Research, which shows that 92% of parents of driving-age children believe routine maintenance is key to safety and that 42% said dashboard warning indicators were ignored for a week or more, including 10% who say vehicle warnings were ignored for three months or more, the clinics are designed to give teens and young adults the knowledge and confidence to care for their vehicles while staying safe behind the wheel and preventing costly repairs.

With simple, hands-on tips on everything from checking tire pressure to understanding dashboard warning lights, AutoNation’s expert technicians will share essential car care advice such as jumpstarting a battery, proper tire inflation, changing a flat tire, checking vehicle fluids and safety items to store in a car in case of an emergency.

In addition to car care tips, clinics will incorporate driver safety education led by local community partners. Participants will have opportunities to ask questions and will receive a mini car care kit with essential items to support their safety and car care journey.

Parents and guardians must attend with their young drivers. For more information and to register for an AutoNation Car Care Clinic, visit https://tinyurl.com/55acv2rt.

A heartfelt modern classic “Steel Magnolias” by Robert Harling, explores a rich culture of friendship through the lens of a small town. Join the women of Chinquapin, Louisiana at Truvy’s hair salon for your weekly dose of love, laughter and tears in this timeless dramatic comedy “Steel Magnolias” by Robert Harling. Truvy, the owner and center for all news and gossip in town; Clairee Belcher, former first lady of Chinquapin; Ouiser Boudreaux, the town’s wealthy old bitty who always has an opinion that must be shared; Annelle, the shy and quiet junior hairdresser; M’Lynn, a charming career woman; and Shelby, her daughter, gain so much more than a fresh blow-dry at Truvy's Beauty Spot each week. Steel Magnolias illustrates the bonds of womanhood, “delicate as magnolias but as tough as steel” as they navigate the joys and sorrows of life. This production contains adult themes and situations and may not be suitable for all audiences.

A heartfelt modern classic “Steel Magnolias” by Robert Harling, explores a rich culture of friendship through the lens of a small town. Join the women of Chinquapin, Louisiana at Truvy’s hair salon for your weekly dose of love, laughter and tears in this timeless dramatic comedy “Steel Magnolias” by Robert Harling. Truvy, the owner and center for all news and gossip in town; Clairee Belcher, former first lady of Chinquapin; Ouiser Boudreaux, the town’s wealthy old bitty who always has an opinion that must be shared; Annelle, the shy and quiet junior hairdresser; M’Lynn, a charming career woman; and Shelby, her daughter, gain so much more than a fresh blow-dry at Truvy's Beauty Spot each week. Steel Magnolias illustrates the bonds of womanhood, “delicate as magnolias but as tough as steel” as they navigate the joys and sorrows of life. This production contains adult themes and situations and may not be suitable for all audiences.

THE CHORAL SOCIETY of PENSACOLA: PRESENTS A Choral Society Mixtape on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 7:30pm.

Over many months, concertgoers responded via survey voting on pieces they’d like to hear us perform. We’ve chosen a varied program from the requests, ranging from familiar to rarely heard. The Choral Society of Pensacola invites music lovers to experience this concert, in the sanctuary of Cokesbury Church (5725 North Ninth Avenue).

The concert also includes
• “One Day More” from Les Miserables (Claude-Michel Schonberg) – the clear winner according to the polls
• “Lacrymosa” from Requiem (Mozart) – a close runner-up and audience favorite
• "Bridge Over Troubled Water” (Paul Simon, arr. Shaw)
• “Sure on This Shining Night” (Morten Lauridsen)
• “Daemon Irrepit Callidus” (Gyorgy Orban)
• “Jabberwocky” (Sam Pottle)

Directing our 105-voice chorus, we are excited to welcome back two Directors-Emeritus: Xiaolun Chen and Paul McGahie alongside current Artistic Director Peter Steenblik. They are joined by pianist Isabelle Areola.

Steenblik will post a preview of the program on the Choral Society’s YouTube channel on Monday, September 29th.

Tickets may be purchased at Purplepass.com or through the Pensacola State College Department of Performing Arts ticket office (850-484-1847). For concerns about accessibility or any other questions, email support@choralsocietyofpensacola.org.

A heartfelt modern classic “Steel Magnolias” by Robert Harling, explores a rich culture of friendship through the lens of a small town. Join the women of Chinquapin, Louisiana at Truvy’s hair salon for your weekly dose of love, laughter and tears in this timeless dramatic comedy “Steel Magnolias” by Robert Harling. Truvy, the owner and center for all news and gossip in town; Clairee Belcher, former first lady of Chinquapin; Ouiser Boudreaux, the town’s wealthy old bitty who always has an opinion that must be shared; Annelle, the shy and quiet junior hairdresser; M’Lynn, a charming career woman; and Shelby, her daughter, gain so much more than a fresh blow-dry at Truvy's Beauty Spot each week. Steel Magnolias illustrates the bonds of womanhood, “delicate as magnolias but as tough as steel” as they navigate the joys and sorrows of life. This production contains adult themes and situations and may not be suitable for all audiences.

The Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program's third annual Evening for the Estuaries Fundraising Gala is set for October 16, 2025 from 6:00 till 9:00 at the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach! Join us for an evening of live music, awards, drinks, hors d'oeuvres (including oysters!), a silent auction, and giving back to the waters we call home.