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The Angel of Hope Candlelight Memorial Service to honor the memory of any baby or child of any age, including adult children, that have died will be held on 12/6/21 at 7:00 pm, at Bayview Memorial Gardens on Scenic Highway.

For more information, contact Lori Farmer at 850 565 4399.

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.

The Art Gallery (TAG) at the University of West Florida presents “SynThesis, a Group BFA Exit Exhibition” from Nov. 18 through Dec. 9. A reception will take place on Thursday, Dec. 2 from 5-7 p.m. TAG is located in The Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82.

SynThesis features work by graduating Bachelor of Fine Art students A Alderman, Nicole Engelson, Ally Haddock, Nicole Morse, Thatiana Rodriguez, and Eric Young. The work on display incorporates a variety of mediums including digital media, sculpture, and
painting.

The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida seeks to challenge, stimulate and engage students and the greater public through direct interaction with works of contemporary art.

TAG is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from Noon to 4 p.m. All events are free and open to the public. For more information visit our website, uwf.edu/tag, or contact Cat Gambel, Gallery Director, TAG UWF at artgallery@uwf.edu.

A Holiday Arts & Crafts show will take place in the Gulf Breeze Community Center 800 Shoreline Drive Gulf Breeze Florida 32561 on 11 December from 10am to 5pm. Arts and Crafts will be available for purchase from local artists and crafters.

Welcome the holidays with a program of sacred music composed and arranged by women from five centuries. Hosted by the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, the Choral Society of Pensacola will perform in its beautifully renovated sanctuary. Soloists Carla Connors and Hanan Tarabay join an 80-voice chorus and chamber ensemble under the direction of Peter Steenblik for this joyful meditation on the meaning of Christmas.

Discover the sizzling stories behind the constellations in this planetarium event for adults (18+). Explore Egyptian mythology hidden in the sky as you take a trip through the cosmos during the ultimate planetarium adventure.

This show is not for the faint of heart--the ancient Egyptians left behind a scandalous collection of myths, and we’re going to dive into the most sizzling stories. We’ll talk about the sordid mythology behind the Sun, Venus, Earth, Moon, and end with a dazzling display of the Egyptian Constellations. You'll learn about curses, traditions, and uncomfortable rites of passage into adulthood. Much like all our Sordid Secrets, this is an adult event, as those ancient Egyptians definitely didn't keep things rated PG!

Our Planetarium is an inflatable dome. Guests sit on cushions on the floor of the planetarium to view the show. Due to size, space is limited to 20 patrons at a time. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended for this reason. On show 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

Trivia is turning into a Winter Fun-derland! Test your wits at this special holiday edition of Trivia Night. Teams (maximum of 6 people per team) are invited to come nerd out with us and decide once and for all who's the brains of the group.


The winning team will receive one $25 gift certificate to the center, good for admission, workshops, gift shop purchases, planetarium events, and more. Have a drink, come up with a ridiculous team name (The Noel-It-Alls, anyone?), and start the weekend off right with a fun trivia challenge. It's a festivus for the rest of us!


Cost: $12 for nonmembers • $10 for members Ticket price includes two beverages (alcoholic and nonalcoholic options available) and light appetizers


Theme: Holiday traditions, music, and food! Ages 21 & up only

Enjoy your Christmas shopping this year by spending time in the relaxing atmosphere of the Caravan Arts and Crafts Show featuring a variety of items; a bake sale; Raffle for lots of good stuff; Flori-Bama Small Breed Pet Rescue with lots of cute adoptable dogs; Activities for children; Concession with soda, hot dogs, hamburgers, brats, and chicken salad sandwiches. More info: https://www.scpen.org/caravan2021.html

Join us and kick off Winter Break with some science fun! We're open for general admission from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Be sure to check out our Creature Feature at 11 a.m. during your visit.


Activities included with general admission. Spaces available for the Creature Feature on a first-come, first-served basis.

Join us for new activities each day to celebrate the season! 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day with Winter Workshop activities ongoing from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. All activities included with general admission.

Schedule of Events
DECEMBER 21: CHEMISTRY CORNER Oh Chemis-tree, oh Chemis-tree! Join us for a very special Holiday Chem Demo at 10:30 a.m. followed by your own chance to become a very Merry Mad Scientist and make your own melting snowman from 11-11:30 a.m. After Chemistry Corner, hop on over to play winter games on the sciPad from 11:30-1:30 p.m., open for all to enjoy!

DECEMBER 22: OPTICAL ILLUSIONS You'll be seeing double the fun from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. during Winter Workshops. Discover holographic glasses that mysteriously transform ordinary lights into a holiday surprise for the eyes, and be sure to check out our optical illusion station. You can also write you very own holiday greetings or wish list using our invisible ink (don't worry, Santa's magic helps him read it). Then play sciPad winter games for all from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. today.

DECEMBER 23: HOLIDAY CIRCUITS Let there be light! From 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. you can make your own light up holiday card to take home then play with our Squishy Circuits. Will you create a holiday tree, candy cane, or ornament to light up with our special conductive dough? Tis the season to get crafty! At 1 p.m., join us for a Holiday Creature Feature with a very special guest.