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Join the Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site and the Florida Public Archaeology Network for a free, public program that explores African American culture, resistance, and experience within the framework of hush arbor practices.


In the antebellum period, a hush arbor was an outdoor meeting place, usually a secret, where enslaved people could practice religious traditions. This outdoor, seated program will include speakers, artistic demonstrations, and music- seating is limited and first come first serve.

Special guests will include Dr. Nzinga Metzger (FAMU), Ayoka Afrikan Drum and Dance Group, and Casimer Rosiecki (NPS). This program is best suited for adolescent ages and above.

Northwest Florida’s first showing of the documentary film Artifishal takes viewers into the tension between marine life and the demands of a growing human population. The film chronicles the loss of native salmon populations in the Pacific Northwest and the attempt to replace those fish with salmon bred in hatcheries. There are lessons for the Gulf coast as we look to protect and restore our populations of wild native fish through enhanced water quality and habitat like seagrass beds and oyster reefs.

From the filmmakers: “We made our new film Artifishal to help ensure a future with more fish for all of us. We are living in a time of high human population and increasing pressure on our natural resources. If we want fish for our kids, we need to take responsibility for protecting the wild fish and waters that we love.”

The event also includes garden tours, an update on a commercial fish farm planned for an area offshore of Pensacola, and discussion of potential environmental issues that the farm could create. Learn more about the event on the Facebook page of Healthy Gulf. The event is cosponsored by From the Ground Up Community Garden and the UWF Community Garden. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a movie under the stars.

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Chamber Music class in concert on Wednesday, April 6 at noon. The concert will be held at Old Christ Church in historic downtown Pensacola.

The UWF Chamber Music Series at Old Christ Church is closing its 15th season with a wide variety of chamber music repertoire. Under the direction of Dr. Hedi Salanki, the UWF Chamber Music Class will perform well-known musical theater songs, opera arias and vocal duets of Bach, Fanny Mendelssohn, Brahms, Purcell, Mozart, Graun, Chopin, Lakme and others. The concert will feature a wide variety of instruments, including, piano, harpsichord, viola, flute, trumpet and voice.

This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required for this event. For more information, call the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music office at 850.474.2147.

The Friends of the Milton Library hold book sales during the year to raise funds that are used to support programs at the Milton Branch of the Santa Rosa County Public Libraries.

Celebrate one of Northwest Florida's greatest traditions at Eglin's 35th Annual Gate to Gate Memorial Day Run/Walk! This competitive race is open to members of the general public of all ages.

Early registration is $35 and will be open through Monday, May 2. Late registration is $45 and will be open through Tuesday, May 24. Registration will be available on the day of the race for $55 from 5 to 6 a.m. for those with base access. Cash will not be accepted for registration at any point.

Registered participants may pick up their race packets from three different locations on select dates before the race. Packets will be available at the Eglin Main Fitness Center on Monday and Tuesday, May 23 and 24; at the Air Force Armament Museum on Wednesday, May 25; and at the Run With It store (downtown Fort Walton Beach) on Saturday, May 28. Each packet pick-up day will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Packets will also be available on race day from 5 to 6 a.m. at Unity Park. A photo ID is required to pick up race packets.

On race day, non-DoD participants must enter through the West Gate on Highway 189 near the Air Force Armament Museum. All participants must be in place at the start line by 6:30 a.m. at the corner of Chinquapin Drive and Eglin Boulevard. Following the race, everyone is invited to enjoy an after-party at Unity Park featuring FREE food and refreshments as well as award presentations for top finishers in a variety of age categories.

Also, a FREE kids' run will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the race start line with t-shirts for all participants and awards for winners! Registration is not required for the kids' run.

Join us on Thursday, April 14th from 4-6pm for the Book Art Project, an exhibition of book art by our UWF Art & Design students.

UWF Professor Valerie George's students used worn, discarded books to create a variety of pieces, which will be held inside the Pace Library Great Good Place, which is located on the 2nd floor. Light refreshments will be served.

Shop small and buy local art at Pensacola Arts Market! Saturday, January 15th. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the historic Frank Marston American Legion Post 33, 1401 W. Intendencia Street.

Come have a great time and enjoy a variety of wares presented by local artisans; ceramics, photography, baked goods, vintage clothes & décor, jewelry, soap, crochet wares, beeswax candles and more! Peruvian food by Jumping Lomo Peruvian Food Truck.

Admission is free.

GBHS Drama will be taking the stage next weekend to perform Children of a Lesser God at the UWF Center for Fine & Performing Arts! Come see these students take the stage on Saturday, January 15th at 7 pm & Sunday, January 16th at 2 pm! Mark your calendars!!!

Tickets are NOW ON SALE and can be purchased at https://gofan.co/app/school/FL19831 or www.myschoolbucks.com! ***GBHS Teachers & Students will get a discount using myschoolbucks***

Come enjoy the show and support these talented kids!!!

Join us for the Pensacola Archaeological Society Virtual Lecture: "Local Adaptations to a Colonial Economy in Spanish La Florida" by Dr. Danielle Dadiego, UWF Archaeology Institute!

The Pensacola Archaeological Society Lecture Series is a free online series that features a short presentation by an archaeologist via Zoom and an opportunity for participants to ask questions at the end of the presentation (duration is about one hour and a half total). Space is limited, however, and a password will be required for access.

Please register for this presentation at the link provided: https://bit.ly/3znAsmGPAS2022Jan. After your registration is complete, you will receive an email invitation with the Zoom link to the lecture!

The Big Red Bus returns for drive number 12 at A Little Madness Brewing Company! Come out and donate to receive free swag and a wellness check from OneBlood. As always we will feed you, hook you up with a sticker, AND enter you in to our Crowler giveaway for the day.