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Pensacola native and Nashville Symphony Orchestra Principal Oboist Titus Underwood returns home to perform Richard Strauss’ Oboe Concerto. Underwood, who has played with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, is the first Black oboist to receive tenure as a principal player in a major U.S. orchestra. The program also includes Strauss’ Serenade for Winds and Franz Schubert’s Ninth Symphony, “The Great.”

In-person and virtual tickets are available. To learn more about Strauss & Schubert, visit PensacolaSymphony.com.

This is our 9th annual fall arts and crafts fair. We are spotlighting the non profit Joy Committee that has an adoption and foster program for German Shepherd dogs as well as community outreach for people.

The fair started with a handful of artists and craft folks who wanted a local low cost venue to show and sell their work. Vendor interest has increased over the years. We are getting vendors from other parts of NW Florida show interest for the fall event.

Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program's annual Evening for the Estuaries Fundraising Gala is returning this fall with more food, more activities, new silent auction items, and awards!

Join us for an evening of live music featuring Tanya Gallagher and William Howell , drinks, locally farmed oysters from Grayson Bay Oyster Company, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, and giving back to the waters we call home.


Located on scenic Wolf Bay (a part of the Perdido Bay System), the Coastal Arts Center is a stunning fine art gallery displaying works by Gulf Coast artists.


Event proceeds will support our programmatic efforts such as manatee outreach, teacher workshops, monitoring, restoration efforts, and more.

According to The State of Higher Education’s 2023 report from Gallup and Lumina Foundation, of the top five reasons “students considered stopping their coursework,” four of them are included in the 5th Annual College Transition Conference for Academic, Campus, and Life Success.
Source: https://www.luminafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/State-of-Higher-Education-2023.pdf

Hosted by MGM College Services, this virtual event is being held Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, from 11 am to 2 pm CST as a bridge between high school and college. With a direct focus on 2024 high school graduates, college freshmen, and their parents, the organizer, Marilyn Gilbert-Mitchell, strongly encourages high school students and supportive adults to attend and prepare early.

According to Gilbert-Mitchell, a veteran educator and college access professional, “so often parents and students focus on scholarships, which is an enormous concern for many families, yet they start the process late and overlook other critical parts of college success. That is a major reason speakers will share Academic Tools & Campus Support for Success; Campus and Home Safety; and Mental and Physical Wellness. Added this year are discussions on multiple benefits of being multilingual, family insights on military benefits for education and careers, and going beyond scholarships to pay for college.

As every year, this conference is for the entire family with topics, resources, and action steps for everyone. Presenters are experts in their fields with roles and experiences across ages, levels, and demographics. Panelists include over 60 years of combined experience as educators, a decorated lieutenant with the Chicago Fire Department, and board-certified family nurse practitioner.

As colleges shift their focus areas, expand or eliminate programs, and increase college costs in this post-pandemic environment, millions of students, especially those in underserved and overlooked schools and communities need more access, preparation, and practice preparing for college, career, and life success.

Families are encouraged to attend the conference and afterwards have a family discussion to extend the conference experience and discuss college and career goals.

Registration is free and open now at https://collegetransitionconf2024.eventbrite.com.

The University of West Florida Department of Theatre presents, “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Performances will be held September 27, 28 and 29 and October 4, 5 and 6, with shows at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. All performances will take place in the Besser Studio Theatre of the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the Pensacola campus.

Celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2025, the classic Peanuts gang comes to life in this musical adaptation of Charles M. Schulz’s beloved mid-century comic strip. Originally debuting off-Broadway in 1967, this vibrant production revolves around the daily antics of Charlie Brown and friends Schroeder, Lucy, Sally, Linus and Snoopy, who push and pull each other through various musical numbers and escapades. Ultimately, through an environment of friendship, Charlie and generations of audiences have had the opportunity to come together as a community and explore what being a ‘good man’ really means, which is treating others with respect and empathy.

In her directing debut, Dr. Rachel Gibson leads the team of UWF students in this production. Gibson earned her bachelor’s degree from Millsaps College, her Master of Music degree at Southern Methodist University and her doctoral degree at the University of Southern Mississippi. A Mississippi transplant, she has called Pensacola home since just before the pandemic. Gibson serves as an adjunct instructor of voice at UWF and remains an active operatic performer, appearing on stages across the South, Germany and Italy. Her most representative operatic roles are Carmen in Bizet's “Carmen” Maddalena in “Rigoletto” and Dorabella in “Così Fan Tutte.” She will next perform in Mobile Opera's "Hansel and Gretel" production in October 2024.

General admission ticket prices are $20 per person for adults, $16 per person for senior citizens and active military, $14 per person for non-UWF students and UWF faculty and staff and $7 for high school students. UWF students are admitted free with their Nautilus cards.

Tickets can be purchased at the CFPA Box Office, Building 82, by calling 850.857.6285, or online at uwf.edu/tickets. Please note, due to the configuration of the seating area, once the play has started, no one will be allowed to enter the space until intermission.

Free Open House event hosted by Emerald Waves Squares Ragon Hall Pensacola. Come join in on the fun and excitement of square dancing to modern music. No experience or partner required. Casual comfortable attire. It’s a great social activity to meet people and make new friends. Great exercise for the mind and body! Come solo, with a partner, family, friends and coworkers.
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We have a very exciting campaign and special build coming up in October – our very first Pride Build!

Many other Habitat for Humanity affiliates around the country host this event and have tremendous success and excitement around it. We’re very much looking forward to it. Ours will be October 24th-26th on one of our build sites in Pensacola.

Historian and founder of the Pensapedia wiki, Joe Vinson will discuss the history of Pensacola. Free and open to the public.

Attend in person at the Downtown Branch of the Pensacola Public Library or join us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../tZUsfuyqrDIpHNaj.

More info https://www.wfgs.org or email info@wfgs.org

A gathering of former and present caregivers of family loved ones thru the various stages of the different dementias. The purpose is to share possible solutions, techniques, and exterior sources of assistance with each other from our personal experiences.

A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS

SEPT 13 - 22, 2024
A MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION

WRITTEN BY ROBERT BOLT

DIRECTED BY JEFF GLICKMAN

A Man For All Seasons is a captivating historical drama originally set in 16th-century England during the reign of King Henry VIII. This production will transport the story to the Cold War era, offering a unique perspective on the timeless themes of morality and political struggle.

The play delves into the moral and political challenges faced by Sir Thomas More, a devout Catholic and loyal subject of the King. As Henry VIII, driven by his desire to divorce his wife Catherine of Aragon and marry Anne Boleyn, clashes with the Catholic Church, he demands unwavering loyalty from his subjects.

Amidst the political turmoil of the mid-20th century, More refuses to endorse Henry's divorce and breaks with the Pope, citing his conscience and principles. Despite pressure from friends, family, and the King, Moore remains steadfast in his beliefs, ultimately leading to his downfall.