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Join-in for some hands-on education about local beaches and waterways with the nonprofit organization Healthy Gulf. We’ll be setup outdoors with displays of popular shells and other items that wash ashore on local beaches, as well as some live fish and other marine life from Santa Rosa Sound. A portion of proceeds from restaurant sales at Red Fish Blue Fish will be donated to Healthy Gulf to support our work in Florida and around the Gulf to protect beaches, waterways, marine life, and communities.

A Facebook event page with more information is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/671369647450483/

The University of West Florida Department of Theatre presents “Blithe Spirit” by Noël Coward. Performances will be held October 21-23 and October 28-30 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 Mainstage Theatre of the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the Pensacola Campus.

Noël Coward’s comedy “Blithe Spirit” revolves around socialite and novelist Charles Condomine who hopes to find material for his next book by holding a séance. However, he quickly learns that the marriage vow “Til death do us part” does not mean exactly what he thinks when the eccentric Medium, Madame Arcati conjures up the ghost of his temperamental first wife, Elvira. Despite him being happily married to his second wife Ruth, Elvira refuses to let Charles go. Can Madame Arcati solve the problem that has now been created or will she continue to only make it worse?

Director Kayla May leads the creative team consisting of Brittney Barton, scenic designer; Becca Hall, costume designer; and Charles Houghton lighting designer.

Kayla May is an alum of the UWF Theatre program. Onstage at UWF, she was seen as Fanny in "On the Verge", Christmas Past in "A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas" and Violet in "The Mystery of Edwin Drood". Since graduating she has worked professionally as the Camps Director for the summer seasons at the New London Barn Playhouse 2016-2022, and is Founder, Owner and Director of Neighborhood Children's Theatre here in Pensacola. Her professional acting credits include: Annelle in "Steel Magnolias" at Emerald Coast Theatre Company (upcoming), Grace Banker in "The Hello Girls" (PenArts), Nurse/Ensemble in “The Secret Garden” at the New London Barn Playhouse (New London, NH). 

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, 850.857.6285 or online at uwf.edu/tickets.

Bring your friends, grab a drink, and having a roaring good time. For guests ages 21 & up only.

Guys and dolls, prepare to party like Gatsby! Swing back into the Golden Age, and enjoy an evening in our speakeasy--bootleggers and flappers welcome. Take part in a 1920s costume contest and cut a rug at our dance contest to see who's the cat's meow! Prizes for winning costume and dance. Stop by our green screen to snap pictures of your crew looking hotsy-totsy, head over to sciPad for Roaring 20s trivia, and much more. Looking for the goods? We'll be serving up appetizers to go along with hooch (beer, wine, and a specialty cocktail). You don't want to miss this night at the museum- it'll be the bees knees!

Protecting Florida’s Coast is an evening of documentary films and discussion about the latest plans for offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and the threat to Florida’s coast and beaches. The four short films highlight grassroots movements around drilling, impacts from the 2010 BP oil disaster and the revolution in clean energy.

Following the films, local environmental advocates from Surfrider Emerald Coast, 350 Pensacola and Healthy Gulf will lead a discussion about how citizens can get engaged around the latest Federal plans for drilling in the Gulf. An event page with more information is available on the Healthy Gulf Facebook page.

Interested in having your child or teen learn how to play a musical instrument this school year from the comfort of your home?

Join us for our 1-Day Virtual Music and Arts Workshop!

Students will learn from professional musicians music education and appreciation regarding the history of this unique woodwind. The instrument is a handheld free-reed similar to a pump organ or harmonica which also features a musical keyboard on top, and is played by blowing air through a mouthpiece that fits into a hole on the side of the instrument. Melodicas are small, lightweight, portable and many are designed for children to play!

The Women in Science Conference is a celebration of women in all STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) professions. Hosted by the Emerald Coast Science Center and BAE Systems, the evening will consist of inspirational presentations from professional women in STEM careers followed by a panel discussion where the audience can engage with speakers and ask questions. Proceeds benefit the Girls Empowered with Math and Science (GEMS) program held by the Emerald Coast Science Center.

All ages are welcome, especially middle school and high school students looking to discover careers in STEM. Guests will have a chance to mingle with the speakers and other guest professionals. Light refreshments provided.

This year, our speakers will discuss groundbreaking, memorable moments from their careers, how they have overcome challenges as women in STEM, and offer advice to young women interested in STEM careers and educations. All speakers will be a part of a panel discussion toward the end of the event to take questions from the audience. This is an excellent event for students of all ages and genders to receive firsthand advice and information from local STEM professionals.

SPEAKERS
-Kate Tobin, Journalist and Video Producer specializing in science and technology at Kate Tobin Productions LLC
-Sarah Cottrell, Manufacturing Manager at BAE Systems
-Karen Reid, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Owner/CEO of Beyond --Expectations and Lotus Arts & Learning Center
-Caroline Stewart, Chief Nursing Officer at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital
-Kimberly Mastrocola, Special Operations Project Integration Lead for the Air Force

WHEN/WHERE
Thursday, September 29, 2022
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Northwest Florida State College Student Services Center Raider Cafe & Lobby
Virtual ticket options also available at ecscience.org/events

The Northwest Florida Panhandle Coalition for Civic Engagement will hold a Get Out The Vote Rally on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Movement for Change, 1603 N. Davis Highway, Pensacola, FL 32503. The event has been scheduled to coincide with the start of early voting in Escambia County. The purpose of the rally is to educate attendees on the importance of voting and provide information on early voting locations.

“We want everyone to understand how important it is to vote, especially when so many rights are being taken away or at risk,” said Derrick Scott, one of the organizers of the event. “With early voting starting the same day, we hope people will be excited and head over to the polls.”

Refreshments will be provided. COVID-19 protocols will be followed and all attendees are asked to wear a mask.

The Northwest Florida Panhandle Coalition for Civic Engagement is a coalition of community, political, and nonprofit organizations. For more information about the Get Out The Vote Rally, visit call (850) 378-1292 or visit https://www.facebook.com/NWFLPCFCE

Come and share your concerns over opioids in our community. Expert panelist will be answering questions about addiction, hope, safety, school and why this is important to all. Addiction is a disease and it just doesn't affect the individual. It harms family members, community members and there are safety and financial concerns.
Escambia County has the highest overdose rate per capita in the state of Florida. We are getting the message out during this community discussion about hope and how do we in Santa Rosa County make a difference.

The University of West Florida and the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Chamber Music class in concert on Wednesday, October 5 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 celebrating its 16th season. Under the direction of Dr. Hedi Salanki, the UWF Chamber Music Class prepared an exciting program with a variety of chamber music selections to open the season. They will perform works of Bach, Gluck, Schubert, Ravel, Fauré, Ginastera and others. The concert will feature a wide variety of instruments, such as the harpsichord, piano, cello, clarinet French horn, soprano saxophone, and vocalists.

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.