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Synthesis is the annual senior Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) exit show for the Department of Art and Design at UWF. This exhibition is the culmination of the department students' hard work and their entrance into the world as professional artists. This show is exhibited both on campus at The Art Gallery (TAG) and in downtown Pensacola at the Pensacola Museum of Art (PMA).

The show will be on display at TAG from Thursday, April 25, through Friday, May 10, with an opening reception of April 25 from 5 to 8 p.m.

The show will be on display at the PMA from Friday, April 19, through Sunday, May 19, with an opening reception on April 19 from 5 to 8 p.m.

ADA Statement: Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations is requested to advise UWF by contacting Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or 850.857.6158 (TTY) at least two business days prior to the event. For more information or to submit a request, visit the Public Event Accommodations page or email ada@uwf.edu.

Celebrate five centuries of music by Black composers, as the Choral Society of Pensacola concludes its season with Lift Every Voice. Artistic Director Peter Steenblik and Treble Ensemble Director Isabelle Peterson will lead the 110-voice chorus, accompanied by organist and pianist Hyunjoo Kim, with soprano Allanda Small as guest soloist.

The program features primarily sacred works, including
• a sixteenth-century setting of a Lenten prayer by the first Black composer known to have his work published,
• a nineteenth-century “Ave Maria” by a composer recognized for his blending of Black folk idioms with European concert music styles,
• a twenty-first century setting of the 23rd Psalm by a singer whose best-known song hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988, and
• “Amen,” an excerpt from the opera Omar, winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Music, based on the autobiography of an enslaved Muslim man who lived in nineteenth-century Charleston, SC.*

About half of the seventeen selections on the program are drawn from Marques L.A. Garrett’s groundbreaking collection The Oxford Book of Choral Music by Black Composers, published in 2023. But through his immersion in the increasing number of available works by Black composers, Dr. Steenblik has rounded out the program with a rich variety of pieces from other sources, and the Choral Society invites audiences to enjoy the results of his exploration.

Join Healthy Gulf for a beach ecology walk along the shifting sands and waters of Santa Rosa Island at Pensacola Beach. We’ll hike along both the Gulf and Sound side of the Island, exploring the changing plant communities and life along the shoreline. Along the way we’ll learn more about terrestrial and aquatic life by examining what has washed ashore, including seeds, shells, plants, fish, crabs and other items both natural and man-made.

The hike will take about one and a half hours to complete. The exact meeting location on the east side of Pensacola Beach will be provided upon registration. The Walk is free, but space is limited in order to ensure a quality experience. To reserve a spot or for more information please email christian@healthygulf.org or call (850) 687-9968.

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Healthy Gulf is a nonprofit organization that works to protect and restore the Gulf of Mexico and the people and communities along its shores. For more information or questions please contact Florida – Alabama Coastal Organizer Christian Wagley: christian@healthygulf.org or (850) 687-9968.

The Pensacola Bay Concert Band presents their next performance on Monday, May 20th, 2024 at 7:30pm at the University of West Florida Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 11000 University Pkwy Bldg. 82, Pensacola, FL 32514.

Our “Inaugural Conductor’s Choice Concert…With a Touch of Symphony” will feature music selected by our nine Co-Conductors, and we will welcome guest conductors Tyler Arcari (Tate High School and Troy University graduate) and Dr. Steven Sudduth (University of West Florida interim director of bands and music education). Our feature soloist for the evening will be Dale Riegle, Principal Trumpet of the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra.

Free admission, but please bring non-perishable food items that will be donated to Manna Food Pantries.

The Pensacola Bay Concert Band is a 110-piece 501(c)3 non-profit community band for adults. Founded in 2014, the PBCB provides a place for adults, regardless of ability, to play in an enjoyable, non-competitive ensemble, without tryouts or membership fees. You can find out more on our website, pbcband.org.

What: Bike Pensacola’s May Slow Ride

Where: Ride More Bicycles, 59 E. Gregory St., Pensacola

When: Friday May 10, 2024 at 6:00 pm

Join Bike Pensacola for the most popular bike ride in town--the Slow Ride! Each month we explore the quiet, scenic streets of Pensacola's many historic neighborhoods for a fun and leisurely ride among friends.

For May our host and sponsor is Ride More Bicycles, a downtown Pensacola bicycle shop that opened in 2015 and does business at their iconic corner storefront at Gregory and Tarragona St. Ride More offers new bicycles and accessories for sale, along with a full suite of services to include tune ups, suspension services, electronic support, bike assembly and more. They also host group rides every Tuesday and Saturday.

Because most cyclists are “self taught,” each month we offer information about bicycle laws, safety tips, and addressing different bicycling skills that will help keep rides safe and enjoyable. The ride will be about one hour and ten minutes long, at a casual pace. Nobody will be “dropped” or left behind. Children ages 10 - 16 must be accompanied by an adult, and no pets are allowed on the Rides. Cyclists under 16 must wear a helmet by law; ages 16 and up helmets are recommended but are not required by law. And we will enjoy a ride escort by officers of the Pensacola Police Department.

For much more information about the Slow Ride please visit Bike Pensacola on Facebook or call 850-687-9968 or bike@pensacolacan.org

✨🎨 Shop Small & Buy Art at the Pensacola Arts Market on May 11th! 🎨✨

Immerse yourself in a joyful atmosphere filled with handcrafted goods, unique art pieces, vintage clothing & decor, free arts and crafts, and delectable delights from chefs, bakers, and food trucks.

This week's food trucks include Queen Sheba Delights, O.G. Lola’s Plant Based Filipino Cuisine, with coffee and beverages from Hallowed Grounds Coffee, and local honey from mobile boutique T's Bees
Pensacola Arts Market is your chance to connect with the community, support local artisans, discover one-of-a-kind treasures, and soak in the joy of community! ✨🎨

Pensacola Arts Market
🗓️ Date: May 11th
🕚 Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
📍 Location: Cordova Square, 1101 N 12th Avenue, at the corner of E Gonzalez St & 12th Ave in the East Hill neighborhood.

🆓 Admission: Free fun for all ages!

Please join FPAN for a captivating evening at the Destination Archaeology Resource Center for the opening reception of TWO brand-new exhibits during Gallery Night!

Explore the world of local estuarine archaeology as we unveil our latest additions:

Permanent Exhibit: “Estuarine Echoes: Time, Tides, and Human Stories in the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuaries”
Funded by the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Community Grant, this immersive journey through time explores the crucial role estuaries have played in shaping human history. Discover the intricate relationship between human activity and our precious estuarine ecosystems, from ancient shell middens to modern environmental challenges.

Temporary Exhibit: “Hawkshaw Led You Here”
Curated by UWF anthropology graduate student Ellie Minette, this exhibition chronicles the birth of public archaeology in our city. Delve into the remarkable tale of how Dr. Judy Bense’s visionary project preserved invaluable cultural heritage and sparked a movement. Explore the layers of Pensacola’s past, from a precolonial Woodland Period village to a historic African American neighborhood along Pensacola Bay, and celebrate the ongoing spirit of discovery.

Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and drinks as you mingle amidst these captivating displays.

Date: May 17, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Destination Archaeology Resource Center
207 East Main Street, Pensacola, FL 32502

ADA Statement: Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations is requested to advise UWF by contacting Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or 850.857.6158 (TTY) at least two business days prior to the event. For more information or to submit a request, visit the Public Event Accommodations page or email ada@uwf.edu.

During the summer months we will be offering our new family friendly Summer Seagrass Sleuths program one Friday per month!

🦀Come join us on Friday, May 24th at Shoreline Park in Gulf Breeze to discover some of the critters living amongst the seagrass beds in our estuaries! Our staff will help you run a seine net and go through all the critters that we catch.

Please note, this is NOT a drop off event and parents/guardians must stay with their kids.

This event is free, but registration is required. The program lasts 1 hour and there are several time slots available: 8:00, 9:15, 10:30, and 11:45.

Registration is free but required.

Purchase plants or walk the gardens and talk plants with Escambia County Master Gardener Volunteers. There will be mini demonstrations throughout the Demonstration Gardens: Propagating Plants, Summer Vegetables, Heritage Roses, Composting and more. Come support our local community vendors: D&C Nursery, Crazy Native Plant Lady, Escarosa Beekeepers, and ECUA with Bloom. There will be a limited number of plants from the Master Gardeners. The complete plant list is available on the Escambia County Master Gardener's website. Cash and Check only for the Volunteer's plant Sale.

The 14th annual Laurel Hill Arts and Heritage Festival is coming June 1 and promises to be bigger than ever. Hosted by the historic Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church, the event will also be the first to take advantage of the church’s new pavilion. This year the event teamed up with the Crestview Artists’ Collective, which resulted in many new exhibitors to the event. Live local entertainment throughout the day; great food by local vendors and the Boy Scouts of Troop 773; and cultural enrichment from area heritage groups enhance the works of visual and multi-media artists. It's all part of what a previous attendee from Pensacola called “the perfect small-town community festival.”