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Celebrate the return of cooler weather with some fresh reading material. The Friends of West Florida Public Library will hold its Big Fall Book Sale on Friday, Sept. 24 through Sunday, Sept. 26 at the Pensacola Public Library, 239 N. Spring St.

Thousands of hardcover, paperback, and collectible books will be available for purchase, plus a variety of DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and other items. Proceeds are used to fund programs and enhancements at West Florida Public Library (WFPL) branches.

Friday, Sept. 24 is the Friends’ Advance Sale. From 3pm to 7pm, Friends of WFPL members get exclusive early access to the Book Sale. Non-members can pay $5 admission to take part. Memberships can be purchased at the door.

On Saturday, Sept. 25, the Book Sale will be open from 9am to 5pm, with free admission for all shoppers and $1 books.

Sunday, Sept. 26 is the final day of the Book Sale, with free admission and the popular $5 Bag Sale from 9am to 3pm. For just $5, get as many books as you can fit in a brown paper grocery bag. (Bags are provided.) Carts will be available to help carry the bags to your vehicle.

Book Sale items include thousands of generous donations from the public and some library books retired from circulation, many of them now out-of-print. Novels and mysteries are sorted by author or into genres like Science Fiction and Westerns. Other book categories include arts and entertainment, children’s, cookbooks, history, holidays, home and hobbies, literature, foreign language, military, modern living, nature and gardening, religion, science, sports, technical, and travel. There are also recorded books, magazines, and other media for sale.

The Collector’s Corner will feature an assortment of signed books, pre-1950s books, books by local and Florida authors, and other special books that are great for gifts. These items are priced as marked and must be checked out separately, so shoppers paying by check should bring two of them.

Cash, checks, and credit cards are all welcome. Masks are recommended inside the library building.

Friends of West Florida Public Library is a non-profit support organization of the West Florida Public Library. For more information or to become a Friends member, visit friendsofwfpl.org.

Celebrate the return of cooler weather with some fresh reading material. The Friends of West Florida Public Library will hold its Big Fall Book Sale on Friday, Sept. 24 through Sunday, Sept. 26 at the Pensacola Public Library, 239 N. Spring St.

Thousands of hardcover, paperback, and collectible books will be available for purchase, plus a variety of DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and other items. Proceeds are used to fund programs and enhancements at West Florida Public Library (WFPL) branches.

Friday, Sept. 24 is the Friends’ Advance Sale. From 3pm to 7pm, Friends of WFPL members get exclusive early access to the Book Sale. Non-members can pay $5 admission to take part. Memberships can be purchased at the door.

On Saturday, Sept. 25, the Book Sale will be open from 9am to 5pm, with free admission for all shoppers and $1 books.

Sunday, Sept. 26 is the final day of the Book Sale, with free admission and the popular $5 Bag Sale from 9am to 3pm. For just $5, get as many books as you can fit in a brown paper grocery bag. (Bags are provided.) Carts will be available to help carry the bags to your vehicle.

Book Sale items include thousands of generous donations from the public and some library books retired from circulation, many of them now out-of-print. Novels and mysteries are sorted by author or into genres like Science Fiction and Westerns. Other book categories include arts and entertainment, children’s, cookbooks, history, holidays, home and hobbies, literature, foreign language, military, modern living, nature and gardening, religion, science, sports, technical, and travel. There are also recorded books, magazines, and other media for sale.

The Collector’s Corner will feature an assortment of signed books, pre-1950s books, books by local and Florida authors, and other special books that are great for gifts. These items are priced as marked and must be checked out separately, so shoppers paying by check should bring two of them.

Cash, checks, and credit cards are all welcome. Masks are recommended inside the library building.

Friends of West Florida Public Library is a non-profit support organization of the West Florida Public Library. For more information or to become a Friends member, visit friendsofwfpl.org.

CLUE: ON STAGE

September 10-26, 2021 Mainstage

Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu.

When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth – the butler, Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave both cult-fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out…WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT!

SHOW DATES:

Friday, September 10th, 2021 | 7:30 pm Saturday, September 11th, 2021 | 7:30 pm Sunday, September 12th, 2021 | 2:30 pm

Friday, September 17th, 2021 | 7:30 pm Saturday, September 18th, 2021 | 7:30 pm Sunday, September 19th, 2021 | 2:30 pm

Thursday, September 23th, 2021 | 7:30 pm Friday, September 24th, 2021 | 7:30 pm Saturday, September 26th, 2021 | 7:30 pm Sunday, September 27th, 2021 | 2:30 pm

As part of Earth Ethics monthly Environmental Education Series we welcome guest speaker Dr. Enid Sisskin, Research Associate, Department of Biology, University of West Florida. Dr. Sisskin will discuss Infectious Diseases and Climate Change: How we got COVID.

We will discuss what we can expect to see moving forward and what we should be doing to address with the current increase and variants. Due to an increase in COVID cases, this event is being held virtually. The information on how to join is shared below. Stay up to date on the event by visiting https://www.facebook.com/events/214059164068466?ref=newsfeed.

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/s/8080699215?pwd=Z2JMaTBHZHM1V2dXeXJVenVhZTl0UT09&fbclid=IwAR3ykKjNa4mag4humU8iRZocVnt7V9Az0W0N-ejpx9UiEYORKzfFhbJWmno#success

Meeting ID: 808 069 9215 Passcode: 779032 Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

Shop a variety of handmade wares with Pensacola Arts Market located outside of Easy Going Gallery

Saturday, September 25

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

701 N V Street

Enjoy art, espresso, vintage goods, baked treats, unique gifts, & more.

Free admission

PENSACOLA, Fla. The Ballet Pensacola season is here! The season will open at the historic downtown Cultural Arts Center on Friday, October 29 at 7PM. Additional performances will be Saturday, October 30 at 7:00 PM CT with a matinee performance on Sunday, October 31 at 2:30 PM CT. This Halloween, join ‘Ballet Pensacola’ for the world premiere of Ballet Pensacola’s Artistic Director, Darren McIntyre’s original production of DRACULA! This haunting and legendary tale is sure to spookily delight your taste and ballet bite as we travel from Transylvania to London in a pursuit of chaotic seduction, lust and frightful encounters… Inspired by Bram Stoker’s original fable, we entice you to join us, should you dare!

Bring your friends, grab a drink, and have a fang-tastic night. We're dying to have you at this special event. Guests age 21 and up only.

Stop in for a spell and have a blast at Sip & Science: Fright Night. We'll have a spooky scavenger hunt that will take you all over the grounds of our haunted museum, a Slime Station where you can make your own ghastly concoctions, even a Mad Lab where you can guess what our Mad Scientists have cooked up and hidden in each box, if you dare. Monkey brains? Or simply spaghetti? You won't know unless you dive in with both hands...for those feeling a little squeamish, you can stop by the sciPad and play Halloween trivia or head to the museum gallery to paint your own mini pumpkin to display at home. Don't forget to don a costume for your chance to win our costume contest, complete with prizes! Have a bootiful Halloween at Sip & Science: Fright Night!

You don't want to miss this night at the museum.

Buy online now and save with our Early Bird pricing! $20 for Science Center members and $25 for nonmembers.

Tickets purchased day-of will be $25 for Science Center members and $30 for nonmembers.

Ticket price includes admission, access to regular and special museum exhibits, drink tickets for adult beverages (beer and a specialty cocktail), and food.

Guests age 21+ (IDs will be checked at the door)

Join us for this special planetarium where we'll explore Eastern European folklore and legends behind the stars. The people of Slavic Europe viewed the stars and planets as magical, living creatures that were born glimmering. They named these celestial bodies after characters from their mythology and folklore.


During this special, family-friendly planetarium show, you’ll learn stories from many Slavic countries, including Poland, Russia, Belarus, Macedonia, Serbia, and the Ukraine. You’ll see a dazzling display of Slavic constellations and learn about the brave czars and clever princesses who outsmarted dangerous monsters and villains. You’ll also learn a few tricks on how to escape from the infamous witch, Baba Yaga.

Our Planetarium is an inflatable dome. Guests sit on cushions on the floor of the planetarium to view the show. Space is limited, and purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended for this reason. On Planetarium Nights, please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled showing. In case of no-shows/late shows: reserved spots will be released at show time to make space for the next party.

Shows begin at 6 and 7 pm and last approximately 45 minutes. Seating is limited and very popular. We encourage purchasing your tickets in advance, as this is a first come, first served event. Please call 850-664-1261, stop by the Science Center, or use our online ticketing option to purchase your tickets.

Our planetarium is sponsored by Gulf Power

The March On for Voting Rights Pensacola march and rally will be held Saturday, August 28 in conjunction with the national March On for Voting Rights in Washington DC. The march will begin at 11:30 a.m. outside the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office, located at 213 S. Palafox Place, and proceed to Seville Square for a rally. All participants are asked to wear a mask. Those who choose not to march can gather at Seville Square at 11:45 a.m.

Speakers at the rally include civil rights icon Rev. H.K. Matthews, Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May, Vice President of the Okaloosa County NAACP Subu Williams, Movement for Change President Rodney Jones, publisher of La Costa Latina Grace Resendez McCaffery, Dream Defenders spokesperson Hale Morissette and Escambia County Democratic Party Chair Lil Eubanks. Voter registration and vote-by-mail applications will be available as well as Fines and Fees Assistance Application forms for qualifying citizens interested in restoring their right to vote. A COVID-19 Vaccination Station, provided by the Escambia County Health Department, will be at the Seville Square rally site for anyone interested in vaccinations.

March On for Voting Rights is a mass mobilization to demand that elected officials stop hijacking democracy, denounce voter suppression and ensure fair, easy access to the vote for all. On August 28, the 58th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic March on Washington, marches will be held across America to demand that the vision of MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech be deferred no longer. All Americans who believe in the power of democracy and free elections are invited to participate. Marches will take place in states where voter suppression efforts are already imperiling our democracy including Georgia, Florida, Arizona, Texas, Washington, DC and across the country. For more information, visit www.marchonforvotingrights.org.