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We are excited, more than ever, to bring back the 7th Annual Holistic Health Expo. After the COVID interruption in 2020, we have continued the tradition but only bigger and better. Since then, Natural health and wellness have taken center stage. Natural Awakenings is proud to showcase Northwest Florida’s premier providers and products supporting and inspiring healthy, happy, earth-friendly living.

Unleash the Power of Your Voice: A Vocal Sound Healing Masterclass

We are thrilled to invite you to an enlightening exploration of the human voice and its incredible creative capabilities. Right here in Pensacola, we are premiering an intensive 3-hour masterclass, led by the globally recognized vocal expert, Jacob Vermeulen.

Jacob, with his wealth of experience and diverse international clientele, is passionate about sharing his profound knowledge and techniques with you. This masterclass is not just a workshop; it's an immersive experience with live music designed to guide you on a path of self-discovery and empowerment.

In this masterclass, you will unearth the untapped potential of your voice through Vocal Sound Healing, a method that harnesses the unique resonance of your voice to foster balance and harmony within you. It's about utilizing sound as a conduit to your inner self and facilitating authentic connections.

Jacob's journey embodies resilience and passion. His late wife and co-founder of Songdance, Karen “Upala” Taerwe, faced a life-changing diagnosis of a brain tumor. Because of losing her ability to speak, she discovered a powerful way to express her emotions through vocal sounds. This personal experience catalyzed the development of Vocal Sound Healing, a comprehensive method that now inspires and energizes countless individuals worldwide.

Whether you're an experienced vocalist, curious about the potential of sound, or someone who's been told they can't sing, this masterclass welcomes you. Join us for this unforgettable journey. Discover the power of your voice, and embark on a path of self-expression and self-discovery. Your voice has the power to unlock your creativity, and this masterclass will help you reveal it.

TAG ARTIST IN RESIDENCE 2023

Table 7: in the House of Partnership


Featuring Kenneth Jordan,

with Christian Dinh, Josh Green, and Selina McKane

8/21/23 - 9/29/23


Reception and New Student Welcome

8/30/23 5-8 PM


Exhibition Statement

Table 7: in the House of Partnership is the sixth iteration of the The Art Gallery Summer Artist Residence Series. It showcases artwork by UWF Alumni Kenneth Jordan, Christian Dinh, Josh Green, and Selina McKane. The residency program uses the gallery as an experimental space to facilitate artistic research that promotes dialogue and collaboration with students, faculty, and the local community. Artists are encouraged to use the space to critically reflect upon their practice, challenge what's possible with scale and material, and develop the next phase in their body of work.


The title of this exhibition takes inspiration from the shared relationship of this group of friends. The Seventh House, in astrology, is referred to as the House of Partnership. In that house, one shifts away from the self toward another—a partner. By cooperating with and relating to another we unite our beliefs and values for the purpose of achieving something. The table is more so about a crafted purpose, a space providing for more than just oneself and breaking bread with partners in life with grace. Collaboration unites beliefs and values for the purpose of achieving something greater, uniting the efforts of each of the individuals.



"My drawings are addressed to the child I once was, the child within me today, and the vibrant spirit of youth that unites us all. These visual letters embody a tapestry of memories, and the cherished values I aim to share with others."

-Kenneth H. Jordan II

PENSACOLA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023, 7:00 pm Lecture

Engaging Communities in Saipan with Archaeology
This summer, researchers searched for, investigated, and documented remains of the World War II Battle for Saipan’s underwater battlefield, including aircraft and amphibious vehicles. FPAN staff served as leads on the project for citizen science and public engagement. Mike Thomin will discuss the roles that the FPAN team played in terrestrial and maritime archaeology.
Project website: https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/explorations/23wwii-battlefields/welcome.html

Speaker: Mike Thomin, Florida Public Archaeology Network: Mike is the manager of
the Florida Public Archaeology Network’s Destination Archaeology Resource Center and a Faculty Research Associate at UWF. Mike has an M.A. in history/public history.

PAS Lecture Series meetings are held from 7-8 pm in the Activities Building (Choir Room) at TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH at 3400 Bayou Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32503 www.trinitypcola.org. Entry to the Choir Room for PAS meetings is through the back door under the covered entrance. The meeting begins at 7 PM. This door will be unlocked ONLY from 6:30 to 7:30 PM for security reasons. No pre-registration is required. Visit www.pasfl.org or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PensacolaArchaeologicalSociety/

The 17TH ANNUAL PENSACOLA BONFEST TO CELEBRATE JAPAN’s OBON FESTIVAL WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
Enjoy A Day of Authentic Japanese Food, Dancing, Fun And Activities for All Ages!

PENSACOLA, Fla. (August 29, 2023) – The 17th Annual BonFest Pensacola is set to take place on Saturday, September 2nd from noon to 4 p.m. at Pensacola’s Bayview Senior Center, located at 2000 E. Lloyd St. The festival’s doors open at 11 a.m. and admission is complimentary.

BonFest Pensacola is a family-friendly event inspired by traditional Obon festivals in Japan and offers authentic Japanese food, fun activities, superb cultural performances, items for sale, and fun activities for guests of all ages to experience and enjoy. Taiko Drummers from EPCOT’s Matsuriza group will thrill festival goers with two dynamic performances at the beginning and towards the end of the festival.

Other highlights include: the children’s Mikoshi Parade, where participants experience the ritual of carrying a portable Japanese Shinto shrine, a Japanese “Bon Odori” dance, martial arts and much more.

The 17th Annual BonFest Pensacola is sponsored by the Consulate-General of Japan in Miami, Florida Okinawa KenjiKai, Kyoto Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, Emerald Coast Okinawa, The Eye Trust, Noriko Waits, University of West Florida, Japan Language & Culture Community Group, Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola and Play Pensacola Parks & Recreation.

For more information, visit Pensacola BonFest 2023 or contact Hatsuemiki@gmail.com and 850-602-4385.

Join the Master Gardener Volunteers for demonstrations and talks celebrating our wonderful Fall gardening season.
Our special feature will be a session on Growing a Bonsai at 9:00 a.m. We will offer a demonstrations, a few fall edibles for giveaways and activities for children. Bring your questions to be answered in our Plant Clinic.

The Mission Anglican Church is hosting a neighborhood block party for the whole community of Pensacola on Saturday, September 16th from 1-4 at 609 Alcaniz St. We will have free food, live music, water slides, bounce houses, dunk tanks, and fun for the entire family. We hope to see you there!

ITEN (Innovation Technology Education Network) WIRED Summit is annual conference of the Information Technology Association of the Gulf Coast, Inc. (IT Gulf Coast). It is known as the Southeast’s premier cybersecurity and IT conference to connect, collaborate and build community with industry leaders, entrepreneurs and educators on innovation, technology and entrepreneurship topics.

AFCEA is a professional association that connects people, ideas and solutions globally by developing networking and educational opportunities and providing them worldwide in an ethical manner. This enables military, government, industry and academia to align technology to meet the needs of those who serve in critical areas, which include defense, security, cyber and intelligence. TechNet CyberCoast is the local iteration of the national TechNet series of conferences presenting speakers from the AFCEA membership and government and military visionaries.

The three-day combined event will highlight the area’s cybersecurity, information technology and entrepreneurial communities and explores emerging technology and innovators in start-up tech, artificial intelligence, robotics, and more on the national scene.

This year's conference will feature an inaugural ITEN WIRED Innovation Awards startup pitch competition for $100k in awards; a Career Evolution Expo for employers and job seekers hosted in partnership with CareerSource Escarosa; the sixth annual Cybersecurity Competition for middle, high school and university student teams hosted in partnership with GBSI; and an Opening Ceremony featuring a performance by The Molly Ringwalds at Casino Beach Bar! Plus, keynote speakers, breakout sessions, tech demos, social mixers, and more throughout the event.

Support groups for parents and a separate one for struggling learners. A place to receive support from families dealing with the similar problems.

Join us for a late afternoon summer stroll through downtown Pensacola as we explore the old and new ways that cities can adapt to the higher temperatures and heavier rainfall of our changing climate. Along the way we’ll look at the many features of buildings, streets, and parks that can help keep cities and their inhabitants cooler and more comfortable while using less energy.

Your tour guide is Christian Wagley of the nonprofit group Healthy Gulf. Christian spends much of his time studying the traditional ways that communities were designed and built in harmony with local climate. We’ll walk where it’s hot and where it’s not, compare temperatures in different areas of the City, and see firsthand how the design of cities shapes our energy use and comfort.

Participants are encouraged to dress for the heat, with light colored clothing, natural fibers like linen, hats and parasols. In honor of one of the most traditional ways of cooling-off, we’ll even stop for a free cold beverage to chill us down. Forecasts from the National Climate Assessment predict hotter summers, more rainfall and stronger hurricanes in the southern U.S. Pensacola and other cities will need to adapt to the changing conditions in order to protect their economies, public health, and quality-of-life.