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The University of West Florida’s Dr. Grier Williams School of Music is proud to sponsor the UWF Singers as they present the Florida premiere of “Considering Matthew Shepard.” Performances will be held on Friday and Saturday, November 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the Pensacola campus.

This 90-minute concert work explores the Matthew Shepard story and its effects on modern culture. On October 7, 1998, Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old student at the University of Wyoming, was brutally attacked and tied to a fence in a field outside of Laramie, Wyoming and left to die. On October 12, 1998, he succumbed to his wounds in a hospital. His story helped pioneer the country's first federal hate crimes legislation in 2009 and continues to have long-lasting effects.

“Considering Matthew Shepard” is often called a "fusion oratorio." As we tell this story, the composer, Craig Hella Johnson, blends many different genres and styles – from gospel to Gregorian chant, from baroque to country, there is something for every palate. The texts come from award-winning poet Lesléa Newman, lyricist Michael Dennis Browne, news clippings of the time, journal entries of young Matthew, and various historical figures. Content Warning: some of the material explores the attack, murder and death of Matthew Shepard. Other moments illustrate the hateful protests that happened around the time of the funeral. But other elements are full of joy and light.

The performance will feature the UWF Singers and the Concert Choir, a 9-piece orchestra, baritone soloist Corey McKern and soprano soloist Dr. Sheila Dunn, and an additional 30 soloists from the choir.

This event is free and open to the public but tickets are required. Face coverings are not required, however the University, as well as the CDC, highly recommends the use of face coverings indoors. This will allow us to keep our on-campus and off-campus communities safe. For tickets or more information, visit uwf.edu/cfpa or call the CFPA box office at 850.857.6285.

WUWF Public Media is proud to welcome StoryCorps back to Pensacola, February 17-March 11, 2022.

StoryCorps’ mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world.

We do this to remind one another of our shared humanity, to strengthen and build the connections between people, to teach the value of listening, and to weave into the fabric of our culture the understanding that everyone’s story matters. At the same time, we are creating an invaluable archive for future generations.

Public radio helps StoryCorps to capture and share these stories.

Stay tuned for details on how to reserve your spot! Visit wuwf.org/storycorps for more information.

StoryCorps is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

Discover Pensacola State College, Join us to learn about the many academic programs and student services offered at Pensacola State College.

Learn how to complete the admissions process and apply for financial aid and scholarships. Take a campus tour! Wednesday, December 8, 2021 from 4 pm until 5:30 pm. Please come to the student center Building 5.

WUWF invites you to the annual Tidings of Comfort & Joy concert.

Thursday, December 23, 2021

First Presbyterian Church in downtown Pensacola 33 E Gregory St, Pensacola, FL 32502

Performances at 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm.

Cost: $15 per person (tax included, non-refundable)

You will receive an email confirmation upon ticket purchase. Check-in at the door under your name. Doors open 30 minutes before performance time. Seating is limited to 300 guests per performance. Out of consideration for the artists and the person sitting next to you, masks are recommended.

By attending this event, you are acknowledging that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present and knowingly assume the risk associated with the activity.

Animal Allies will be at Pet Supermarket, 6857 N. 9th Ave. in Pensacola, Saturday, December 11 & 18, 11AM-3PM and Everett Animal Welfare Group will be at PetSmart, on N. Davis Hwy, every Saturday in December except Christmas day, Noon-4PM. Many beautiful cats and kittens will be looking for their FUR-ever homes!

If you can’t adopt, talk to us about opportunities to donate, foster or volunteer. All cats are up-to-date on shots, and adoption fee includes spay or neuter with microchip. Come by and find your fluffy BFF!

Join us for the Pensacola Archaeological Society Virtual Lecture: "1821: The Floridians" by UWF Archaeology Institute Historical Archaeologist, Margo Stringfield!

350 Pensacola announces the release of a video mini-series featuring the positive impacts of Pensacola and Perdido Bays and the choices we face in restoring and protecting them. The films premiere on September 14 at the downtown Pensacola public library.

Our Waters takes viewers along through the history of local waters, the ways they enhance our community, and the opportunities and challenges our waterways provide. The series consists of ten short films that include appearances from a number of local people who care about and are connected with Pensacola and Perdido Bays. Some of those people include Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson, UWF scientist Dr. Jane Caffrey, Tocaro Blue founder/CEO Tom Patterson, Pensacola City Councilwoman Teniade Broughton and many others.

Following the films, several guests who appear on-camera will join us to discuss local waterways and the path ahead toward their protection and restoration. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.

Our Waters was made possible through the Mini Grant program of the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program.

First City Art Center’s 15th annual Pumpkin Patch will be held on Saturday, October 9th at the Blue Wahoos Stadium.

Attendees at Pumpkin Patch will have thousands of hand-blown glass and handcrafted ceramic pumpkins to choose from. The pumpkins are created by members of First City Art Center’s glass and pottery guilds. Handmade pumpkins come in all shapes, colors, and sizes. Come and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces that are guaranteed to be “picked” quickly. Prices for pumpkins begin at $20.

The event not only supports FCAC as a non-profit center for the arts offering affordable art education and outreach programs, your pumpkin purchases also support over 40 local artists!

Manna food pantry will be taking non-perishable donations to support the community. Guests are encouraged to bring a donation. Guests who bring a full bag of donations will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win an FCAC swag bag. Blue Wahoos concessions and bar will be open during the event. The ECUA water truck will also be present to provide free water to guests.

No outside food or drink. No dogs. No strollers or wagons on the field.

The event will be held at the Blue Wahoos Stadium; 351 W. Cedar Street, 32502.

Let's get social from a distance, while supporting a great cause together! The Navy Federal Virtual 5K event will be held Sunday, Oct. 3, and everyone in the community (even your pups) can register to run/walk/roll a 3.1-mile course of their choosing.

Registration is $15 per participant and includes a race shirt if you register before Sept. 15.

Participation in this event benefits Achieve Escambia, our community’s first cradle to career collective impact effort focused on the complex system of education and workforce development. In 2020, the Navy Federal 5K helped raise $20,000 for Achieve Escambia.

WHAT: Navy Federal Virtual 5K

WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 3

WHERE: Virtual – You get to pick the 5K course of your choice!

Submit your race results any time between Oct. 3-12 and be sure to share your 2021 Navy Federal Virtual 5K photos on social media by using #RunwithNavyFed and tag @NavyFederal.

To register and learn more about race details, visit navyfederal.org/5k.

The League of Women Voters and Pensacola Young Professionals invite the public to attend an online presentation entitled “Why Consider Charter Government?” on Thursday, September 9th at 5:30 pm. Community activist John Peacock will explain the benefits of charter government and take questions from the audience. Register on the Events tab at lwvpba.org for a Zoom link or watch the live stream on the League YouTube channel, also accessible from lwvpba.org.