Downtown Crowd: November 2012

Editor’s Corner

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For a long time after I took over the post as editor of Downtown Crowd, I spent a lot of time talking and writing about the building momentum, the great things on the horizon, how amazing this time next year would be for Downtown Pensacola. A new restaurant concept, the Emily Lullo Maritime Park, the expanding entertainment and retail editor options—the coming attractions were dizzying to those of us who had grown accustomed to a rather sleepy Downtown.

Luckily, there were a good number of folks who weren’t content with that. There were people and businesses that were already here in Downtown, that had weathered the recession and formed a foundation for the growth we see today. And then there were new people who went out there and took risks. They started businesses, they worked with City government to encourage growth and they championed events, or built on those that were here already.

Over the last few years, I’ve heard fewer and fewer peers complain of boredom or pine away for their future lives in Seattle or Brooklyn, the most fun cities ever, one would believe. And just the other day I strolled down a bustling Palafox as people set up for Gallery Night, shopping bag swinging from my hand, breeze blowing through my hair and the chatter of passing groups and families lounging with coffee and sandwiches at sidewalk tables filling my ears.

Maybe it wasn’t the cosmopolitan Carrie Bradshaw-esque urban catwalk I was imagining, but it certainly was a very far cry from the Downtown Pensacola of two years ago. And I think the pages of this month’s DTC reflect that. We’re cramming in more stories about both the new and well-established businesses and events than ever, and we still can’t get enough.

November brings us the Great Gulfcoast Arts Fair, one of the most popular festivals in the area, and 2012’s final Gallery Night of the year. Check out our Official Guide!

Newer events include the Martini Fest on November 10, and the inaugural Mahabhuta Yoga Festival November 16-18, a perfect way to relax before the impending holidays.

We’ve also got the big kickoff of Winterfest, which will have some exciting additions this year, and speaking of winter, the first home game for the Ice Flyers is November 2.

Check out the Q&A with new head Coach Gary Graham on page 26.

And all that’s without even bringing up the multiple projects that are just beginning to manifest up and down the blocks of Contact me at Downtown. I think we have Emily@Ballinger Publishing.com enough to occupy us until those or write to P.O. Box 12665, are unveiled. So, sure, I’d love to Pensacola, FL 32591-2665. visit Seattle and Brooklyn. But Downtown Pensacola is where I work and play, and I’m enjoying the front row seat for its progress.

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4. Downtown Improvement Board 6. Art • Music •Theatre 10. Dateline Downtown 11. Word on the Street 12. Elf Parade & Pensacola Winterfest Kickoff 15. Pensacola Martini Festival 16. Great Gulfcoast Art Festval 19 Your Official Gallery Night Guide 23. Gallery Night Goes Green 24. My Crowd: Mahabhuta Yoga Festival 26. Q&A with the Ice Flyers Coach Gary Graham 28. Film 30. Historic District 32. Cirque du Soleil Brings Saltimbanco to Pensacola 33. Business Profile: A Luminous Life Hypnotherapy 35. ChowDownTown: 850 Open Water 36. Parking Map 37. Veterans Day Parade 39. Faces in the Crowd

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Publisher Malcolm Ballinger Executive Editor Kelly Oden Editor Emily Lullo Art Director Rita Laymon Graphic Designer and Ad Coordinator Kassie McLean kassie@ballingerpublishing.com Editorial Assistant Josh Newby Editorial Intern Christienne Cloutier Graphic Intern Kathryne Yance Advertising Account Executives Caroline Martin caroline@ballingerpublishing.com Sharyon Miller sharyon@ballingerpublishing.com Contributing Writers Alexandra Colley DIB Executive Director Sandra Ward DIB Board Members Burney Merrill – Chairman Ed Carson – Vice Chairman Bob Van Slyke – Treasurer Evan Levin Corbett Davis, Jr. Deadline for space and information is the 15th of the month prior to publication.

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Downtown Improvement Board

Downtown Residential Continues to Grow While no new residential units were started or completed during the past year, Downtown Pensacola retained its place as the fastest growing neighborhood in the City of Pensacola.

A total of 1,212 residential units are now occupied as compared to 1,181 last year; a net gain of over 30 more occupied units than during this same time in 2011.

Additionally, statistically for years 2010 and 2011, Downtown residential units recorded a 92 percent occupancy rate, while 2012 recorded a 94 percent occupancy rate.

With the addition of 31 more occupied units and the continued growth in average household size (1.89 people per household in 2012), Downtown is now home to 84 more people than it was this time last year.

Average household size has been growing each year since 2008. As a

result, 2,290 people now live within the area south of Wright Street, east of “A” Street, west of 17th Street, and north of the shoreline of the bay.

Some other interesting (and encouraging) trends about the Downtown residents that have become apparent or become more pronounced this year are illustrated below.

• 47 percent of Downtown residents have attained at least a four-year college degree.

• 28 percent of Downtown residents have attained at least one advanced degree.

• The number of households with income of at least $60,000 per year rose from 57 percent in 2011 to 60 percent in 2012.

• 37 percent of all Downtown households have combined incomes in excess of $100,000 per year.

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• The employment rate for Downtown residents dropped slightly from 60 to 56 percent this year, retired residents increased from 31 percent to 37 percent. The remaining 7 percent is comprised of students, small children, and the unemployed.

• General Business (14 percent) and Non-profits/Government (14 percent) continue to be the largest employment sectors populated by Downtown residents followed by Education (13 percent), Medical (12 percent) and Retail/Restaurant jobs.

• The percentage of Downtown residents that primarily works somewhere other than in Florida or Alabama rose to 8 percent in 2012.

• Downtown residents working at a Downtown business ended a four year decline, increasing to 40 in 2012 from 38 percent in 2011.

• After growing for each of the preceding three years, the percentage of Downtown residents that moved into Downtown from a location outside of Florida or Alabama fell to from 19 percent in 2011 to 18 percent in 2012.

• The percentage of female Downtown residents remained steady in 2012 at 57 percent.

• The percentage of households containing children under the age of 18 decreased again slightly to 14 percent.

• 37 percent of Downtown households are comprised of just one person.

• The Downtown residential population remained steady with 66

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percent of the residents 50 years of age or older.

• 37 percent of Downtown residents have lived in the Downtown for five years or less.

• The primary reasons that Downtown residents chose to live Downtown continue to be: 1.) the convenient central location, 2.) the ability to walk to most places, 3.) the abundance of cultural attractions and offerings, 4.) the variety and abundance of restaurants and nightclubs, and 5.) the proximity to the waterfront.

• 8 percent of Downtown households do not own an automobile – up from 5 percent in 2010 and 6 percent in 2011.

• 94 percent of Downtown residents old enough to vote are registered to do so.

As can easily be concluded from the data and trend lines highlighted in this executive summary, the residential component of Downtown is stable and growing in many of the desired ways.

For a more complete review of the findings from the annual Downtown Residential Census and Survey conducted by the Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board, visit downtownpensacola.com. With numbers like these, it shouldn’t be long before plans for more inventory will again be common. It’s a great time to be in Downtown Pensacola.

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Art • Music • Theatre UWF Fall Chamber Music Series November 7 The University of West Florida Department of Music will present an afternoon of chamber music on the first Wednesday of the fall months at 12 pm in the Old Christ Church in Historic Downtown Pensacola.

The church is located at 120 East Church Street.

Every performance in the series is free and open to the public. On Wednesday, November 7, the series will present “Mostly Baroque.” The Chamber Music Class presents a variety of pieces written in the Baroque period for voice, harpsichord, strings, flute and trumpet. They will also perform some interesting transcriptions for saxophone, trombone and tuba.

The program features works of Bach, Handel, Purcell and others. For more information, feel free to contact the Music office at 474-2147.

Cirque du Soleil Presents Saltimbanco November 7 & 8

After 20 years performing around the world, Saltimbanco will make its final curtain call in December in Montreal, Canada, the international home of Cirque du Soleil. On November 7 ­ 8, Pensacola will have its first and final opportunity to experience this classic and colorful Cirque du Soleil production that has performed in more than 45 countries. Saltimbanco will be presented at the Pensacola Civic Center for two performances only. Tickets are available at cirquedusoleil.com/saltimbanco or by calling 1­800­745­3000.

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At Blue Morning Gallery This Month: Blue Morning Gallery Holiday Show & Gallery Night November 11-January 7 Blue Morning Gallery member artists pool their talents to create a Holiday Show with shopping suggestions. On display from November 11 through January 7, a wall of gifts, priced at $100 or less, gives shoppers the opportunity to "Be an Original, Give Art." Gallery windows with the themes "Winter" and "Holiday Fantasy" offer additional gift ideas.

November's Gallery Night, November 16, is made special with Blue Morning Gallery mugs given with purchases of $50 or more and an opportunity to learn about the Gallery's exciting new Evening of Art series. The Celtic band Sweet Prospect and the Dove Chocolate Lady add to the enjoyment.

Blue Morning Gallery Chocolate Art Classes November 9, 10 & 18 Chocolate Art classes continue with two new themes for November, a "Ladies Night Out" Friday, November 9 from 6 – 8 pm with fun ways to create chocolate works of art. Also scheduled are two parent and child classes with a Thanksgiving theme: Saturday, November 10, from 11:30 am-1 pmand Sunday, November 18 from 2-3:30 pm. The classes are designed for two age groups: 6 - 8 years and 9 - 12 years. Reservations for all classes should be made by calling Karen Smith at 850-384-4098.

Collaborating with Nature Through November 10 In early November, the Collaborating with Nature show continues through November 10, with nature-themed art by Tammy Casperson, potttery; Amy Hines, metal garden art; and Jan Kurtz, oil and pastel naturescapes and jewelry. The Blue Morning Gallery is located at 21 Palafox Place, Downtown Pensacola. For information, call 429-9100.

Saenger Presents Shrek The Musical November 20 On November 20, the Saenger presents Shrek The Musical, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, bringing the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre – not a handsome prince – shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a villain with a short temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Tickets are $48$65 and are available at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, charge by phone by calling 800-745-3000 or online at ticketmaster.com.

TAG at UWF Presents Bill Mauldin: An Exhibition of Selected Drawings and Prints November 8-January 10 The Art Gallery (TAG) at the University of West Florida (UWF), in collaboration with Patrick M. Rowe, presents an exhibition of the work of the American illustrator and cartoonist Bill Mauldin (1921-2003) entitled Bill Mauldin: An Exhibition of Selected Drawings and Prints. The exhibition will run from November 8 through January 10. A reception will take place on Friday, November 9 from 6–8 pm in TAG located on UWF’s campus in The Center for Fine and Performing Arts, building 82.

First City Art Center Presents Eighth Annual Glass Jam with GGAF November 3 On Saturday, November 3 from 6 to 10 pm, First City Art Center (FCA), formerly Belmont Arts and Cultural Center, in conjunction with the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival (GGAF), will play host to the Eighth Annual Glass Jam event, which will bring three of the country’s best glass blowers together with FCA’s glass artists to raise funds for FCA’s studios and programs. Patrons will enjoy an evening of complimentary hors d'oeuvres by Classic City Catering and Soirée, drinks, live pottery, flame work and glass blowing demonstrations. The glass blowing artists will work in teams to create one-of-a-kind pieces that will be auctioned off during the evening’s event. Sponsored by Creative Instincts Sign and Graphics, the event will also feature music by the Davenports and a number of unexpected surprises. This event gets the audience involved! Suggested donation of $25 will get you a unique, not to miss experience that only happens once a year. For tickets and for more information visit FirstCityArt.org or call 429-1222.

Jazz Gumbo at Seville Quarter November 19 The next edition of Jazz Gumbo will be Monday, November 19 at 6:30 pm at Phineas Phoggs in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St., Pensacola. Returning to Pensacola for one of the most popular JSOP events of the year, the Janet Knowles Memorial Jazz Gumbo, is Lee Floyd and his New Orleans Jazz Majors. Lee Floyd is one of the top banjo performers in the world today. He'll again be bringing a fine group of New Orleans musicians with him, for a great show of exciting, traditional Dixieland jazz. For more information visit jazzpensacola.com.

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Presents: French Impressions

November 3 On Saturday, November 3, the PSO presents French Impressions at the Saenger Theatre.

The concert will feature Mother Goose Suite, a piece originally written for a ballet and reorchestrated as a standalone orchestral piece by Ravel. The PSO and the Pensacola Children's Chorus join together to bring Faure's setting for the Mass for the Dead. The 17 year old Bizet wrote Symphony in C as a student assignment, but its command of instrumentation and musical language is regarded as genius for someone of any age. Tickets are $20-$82 and are available at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, charge by phone by calling 800-745-3000 or online at ticketmaster.com. Tickets for this performance are $65 and $48.

Manheim Steamroller at the Saenger November 27 This show features the favorite Christmas music of Mannheim PLT Presents Meshuggah-Nuns! Steamroller along with state-of-the-art multimedia effects in an intimate setting. In 1984, Mannheim Steamroller released Mannheim Steamroller November 14Christmas, an album that changed the sounds of Christmas. Already a 18 multi-platinum recording artist through its Fresh Aire Series, Chip Davis From the decided to record an album of Christmas music combining the group’s writers of signature mix of Renaissance instruments with rock & roll beats. The resulting album was a runaway hit and Mannheim Steamroller went on to Nunsense, become the biggest selling Christmas music artist in history. The group’s sisters find Christmas tour has become an annual holiday tradition right along with themselves on decorating the tree, exchanging presents and creating unforgettable an all-expense moments with friends and family. Tickets are $58-$88 and are available at the Saenger Theatre paid cruise Box Office, charge by phone by calling 800-745-3000 or online at ticketmaster.com.

trip. When the cast of Fiddler on the Roof (with the exception of Tevye) gets seasick, the ship’s captain asks the sisters and Tevye to put on a show. This is a show for anyone who loves a good laugh! Tickets are $14-$30. For tickets, call the PLT Box Office at 432-2042.

PSC Presents 9 to 5: The Musical November 9-11, 16-18 The hilarious story features three women who have had it with obnoxious, chauvinistic bullying from their boss, Mr. Hart. Through a crazy turn of events, luck and smarts, the trio find a way to expose Hart and turn the department around. To order tickets, select seats and pay, go to pensacolastate.edu/Lyceum or at the Lyceum Box Office at the Ashmore, Room 861. Hours are 8:30 am to 4 pm Monday-Friday; and always one hour prior to a performance. For more information about Performing Arts events, call 484-1847.

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Art • Music • Theatre PSC Faculty Art Exhibit Through November The Pensacola State College Art Faculty Exhibition runs October 29 to December 14 at the Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts Gallery, Building 15, on the Pensacola campus. Admission is free. This annual exhibition highlights current work of Pensacola Art Night on the Bayfront State’s professional art faculty and represents an extensive array of media including November 28 ceramics, drawing, digital imaging, graphic design, jewelry, painting, photography, video and The newest art event to hit Pensacola takes place right on the bayfront near Palafox Pier on sculpture. The public is invited to meet the artists at a reception 6-8 pm on Thursday, the last Wednesday of each month. Up to 50 November 8. Gallery hours are 8 am-9 pm Monday through Thursday and 8 am-4 pm artists of all persuasions set up booths along the Friday. Tours are available with prior arrangements. For more information, call 484-2550 bay side of Palafox Street from 4 pm until the or click on pensacolastate.edu/lyceum/. sun sets over the bay. Food and drinks are available from Jaco’s as you peruse the artistic Artel Introduces Unique Vault Exhibit Julia selections and maybe buy your new favorite Kay's Portrait Party piece. For more information on this month’s edition, check out artnightonthebayfront.com. Through November 10 Julia Kay's Portrait Party (JKPP) is an international collaborative project. Starting in 2010, 700+ artists Winners Announced for from 40+ countries have created over 27,000 portraits Artel’s Cinco Banderas of each other. All manner of artists were invited to join such as oil painters, iPad artists, professional Competition exhibiting artists, students and retirees picking up a Through November 30 pencil for the first time, bus drivers and lawyers. JKPP The Cinco Banderas Committee and Roadshow is a postcard version of the party that Artel Gallery are pleased to announce travels the world to be shown in traditional exhibition the winners of the 24th Annual Cinco spaces. Each member who wants to participate Banderas Competition. Artists whose contributes one or more postcard sized portraits. work was purchased for the Permanent Some of the pieces are originals, and some, such as the digital pieces, are prints. Artel Gallery is excited to Cinco Banderas Collection are Terre host this traveling exhibit of roughly 300 works in The Britton, Sally Miller and Pat Regan.

Vault, October 30 – November 10. There will be an Judge's Awards were given to Thomas informal JKPP meet up & drawing session, organized Groth and Donna O'Neal. Don't miss an by local artist Gila Rayberg, at Artel Gallery on Friday opportunity to see the best of November 2 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. Bring your sketchbook, join in by drawing one another, or take Northwest Florida art in this this opportunity to browse the collection with the prestigious annual competition. The local/regional artists in attendance. To learn more show will be on exhibit during the about JKPP go to flickr.com/groups/portraitparty.

Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival November 2 - 4 and will continue through November 30. Funded by the Kobacker family and supporters of the Robin Kobacker donation fund, the 24th Annual Cinco Banderas (Five Flags) Exhibition features works in a variety of media.

Pick a Bowl for Manna at PSC November 9 Pensacola State College and Manna invite you to a fund raiser with an artsy twist.

Come help fight hunger at “Pick a Bowl for Manna” 6 to 9 pm November 9 at the Anna Lamar Switzer Center for the Visual Arts, Building 15, on the Pensacola campus. No admission charge. Donations accepted. The event features a wide selection of handcrafted bowls by local artists, including PSC’s Visual Arts faculty and students, for sale. Gift wrapping in time for the holidays.

While watching live demonstrations by the area’s finest potters, visitors can shop and enjoy appetizers and beverages. “Pick a Bowl” also features the Pensacola State College Art Faculty Exhibition and music

by Tom Botsford and Infusion. In addition to “Pick a Bowl,” Pensacola State College is hosting a community-wide food drive to stock the shelves at Manna’s Food Pantry.

Between now and November 9, from 8 am until 4 pm, drop food off at PSC for Manna.

35th Annual Christmas Creations Show November 16-17 The 35th Annual Christmas Creations Show Arts & craft show will come to Downtown . Friday, November 16 from 1-6 pm, and Saturday November 17 from 9 am-4 pm at The Wright Place at First United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Wright and Palafox at 6 E Wright St. In addition to an abundance of arts and crafts booths to get you in the holiday shopping spirit, there will be a “Gingerbread House” selling delicious home-baked goodies. The event will also include a raffle of a quilt. For more info call 432-1434.

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At Seville Quarter This Month Seville Quarter hosts a variety of entertainment from a wide array of genres. For more information check out SevilleQuarter.com.

Every Monday: Livin’ the Dream Every Tuesday: Kitt Lough Every Wednesday: Anchor Steps Swing Dancing Night November 1: Schofield November 2-3: The Rez November 4: Maggie Koerner November 9: Hotel Oscar, Sarah Percy, Mo Jiles November 10: Hotel Oscar, Mo Jiles November 11: Seville Quarter Wine Fest November 16-17: Kategory 5 November 19: Jazz Gumbo November 23-24: Schofield, The Modern Eldorados November 30: Mo Jiles

At Vinyl Music Hall This Month Vinyl Music Hall hosts a huge variety of musical acts from a wide array of genres.

For more information check out VinylMusicHall.com.

Saturday, November 3: The English Beats, The Pinstripes Monday, November 5: Ryan Cabrera, Rookie of the Year, Lakeview Drive Friday, November 9: Kreayshawn Presents Group Hug Tour Saturday, November 10: Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band Sunday, November 11: Dr. Dog, Cotton Jones Tuesday, November 13: Benefit For Josh Cooper ft. It Starts Today, Drayton Sawyer, Raineys Revenge, Joint Custody, Operation Hennessey, Why We Fight Thursday, November 15: The Bright light Social Hour Tuesday, November 20: High on Fire, Goatwhore, Lo-Pan, Parabellum Friday, November 23: AJ the Musician 850 takeover Concert Friday, November 30: Kristy Lee, Maggie Koerner

Fish House Deck Bar Weekly Music Schedule The Deck Bar is closed on Sunday & Monday night Tuesday: Lucas Crutchfield from 6 pm - 10 pm Wednesday: Lucas Crutchfield 5 pm - 9 pm; At 9 pm a regional band will play until midnight. Regional bands are changed weekly Thursday: Lucas Crutchfield 6 pm - 10 pm Friday: Lucas Crutchfield 5 pm - 9 pm; Regional band begins at 9 pm Saturday: Regional bands begin at 9 pm.

At Hub Stacey’s This Month Hub Stacey’s is the perfect neighborhood bar and restaurant overlooking Seville Square. Sit outside on the patio and enjoy the fall weather, or come in and grab a bite or a beverage, and enjoy live entertainment this month scheduled below.

Thursdays: James & Friends, 7 pm Fridays: The Blenders, 8:30 pm Saturdays: Krazy George’s Karaoke, 9 pm November 13-14: Performances for the Frank Brown Songwriters Festival, 7 pm.

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Dateline Downtown Maritime Park Dedication Ceremony November 17 The Community Maritime Park Associates, Inc. and the City of Pensacola will host the dedication of the Vince J. Whibbs Sr., Community Maritime Park on Saturday, November 17. The all-day, family-friendly event is open to the public. Festivities will begin at 11 am, featuring "Touch A Truck" events, musical performances and a Mopar Car Show and the First Annual Pensacola Craft Beer Festival Presented by Cat Country 98.7 (admission $35 per person, see pcbeer.com for more information) will get underway. Food and drink vendors will be selling tasty treats and refreshments. Families won't want to miss the extensive play zone, featuring a Velcro wall, bungee run, bounce house, hamster water balls, rock climbing wall and more starting at 1 pm.

Musical performances will kick off on the amphitheater stage at 5 pm. Enjoy a special performance by a Grammy Award winning Country Artist followed by a spectacular firework show presented by Hill-Kelly Dodge & Molton, Allen & Williams, LLC. Friends of the Pensacola Public Library Cooking Demo with Chef Irv Miller Fall Book Sale November 14 November 10 & 11 For this cooking demonstration, Chef Irv will The Friends of the Pensacola Public Library show off “Viva 500 heritage cooking.” As you fall book sale will have new hours and be in a probably already know, this upcoming year is new location. This year, the sale will be from 9 Viva Florida 500. In support of promoting the am to 5 pm Saturday, November 10, and 11 am Viva Florida 500 heritage and in appreciation to 2 pm Sunday, November 11, at the Tryon of Spain's influence in the New World, Chef Library, 1400 Langley Ave. In addition to will prepare Spanish-influenced Florida dishes parking at the library, parking will be available that stem from our geography, culture and at First Christian Church, 6031 Goodrich Drive. climate. He will compose Spanish-influenced The Collectors Corner will feature new and dishes from the freshest available, bold nearly new books along with collectibles. regional ingredients found locally and will Other areas will feature hundreds of novels, create exciting recipes celebrating the mysteries, non-fiction books and paperbacks, culinary harvest of this sun-drenched cuisine. “something for every reader,” Book Sale Chair Tickets are $45 and there will be two seatings Meredith McCarthy said. All proceeds benefit at 5 pm-6:30 pm and 7:30 pm-9 pm. For the West Florida Public Libraries and their reservations call 217-2347. programs.

Seville Quarter Turkey Trot 5K Run November 17 Get on your feet before you eat and join the Seville Quarter Milers for this great, family oriented 5K racewalk through the streets of beautiful Downtown Pensacola. Fantastic post race party and awards presentation with Coca-Cola, Miller Lite, Turkey Chili and great prizes! Proceeds will help Seville Quarter’s Employees prepare and deliver Thanksgiving dinners to needy families.

Registration fees are $20 November 1-16 and $25 on the day of the race.

Register online before noon on November 16 at sevillequarter.com or imathelete.com.

Ice Flyers Ice Hockey Come root for the home team at the Civic Center with the Pensacola Ice Flyers. Because what could be cooler than ice hockey in Pensacola? Games start at 7:05 pm. Home games are listed below. For more info check out pensacolaiceflyers.com.

November 2 vs. Mississippi Surge November 3 vs. Louisiana Ice Gators November 9 vs. Fayetteville FireAntz November 18 vs. Huntsville Havoc November 24 vs. Mississippi River Kings Film Viewing at Open Books: Cave of Forgotten Dreams November 10 Open Books will present a viewing of Cave of Forgotten Dreams on Saturday, November 10 at 7 pm. This event is free and Open Books is located at 1040 N. Guillemard St. A breathtaking documentary from the incomparable Werner Herzog follows an exclusive expedition into the nearly inaccessible Chauvet Cave in France, home to the most ancient visual art known to have been created by man. Cave of Forgotten Dreams is an unforgettable cinematic experience that provides a unique glimpse of pristine artwork dating back to human hands over 30,000 years ago—almost twice as old as any previous discovery. For more info call 453-6774 or visit openbookspcola.org.

American Buddhist Nun Gives Free Talk & Course in Meditation November 9 & 10 Kelsang Chenma, American Buddhist Nun and Resident Teacher of the Kadampa Meditation Center Georgia in Atlanta will be visiting Pensacola on November 9 at 7:30 pm at Breathe Yoga Studio (505 Adams St.). Chenma will be giving a free talk on Modern Buddhism, discussing how Buddhist teachings offer lasting Pensacola Marathon solutions to our daily problems. On Saturday, November 10 November 11 Kelsang Chenma will be leading a course titled “Learn to Meditate Combine Veteran’s Day weekend, historic Pensacola, in Half a Day.” This beginner-friendly course will include practical, sugar white sandy beaches, add a route atop the bluffs hands-on meditation instruction in each session, group discussion overlooking Escambia Bay where runners greet the and time for Q&A. Everyone is welcome. Course is from10 am – 1 sunrise and you have the perfect recipe for the pm and costs $20. The course will take place at the Pensacola Eighth Annual Pensacola Marathon, scheduled Sunday, Branch of the Kadampa Meditation Center at 1010 N. 12th Ave November 11 beginning at 6:30 am. The race begins and Rm. 221 in the Old Sacred Heart Hospital. Kelsang Chenma is a ends at Veteran’s Memorial Park on the bayfront then Buddhist nun and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation winds its way along a 13.1 mile circuit of the city for the Center Georgia (Atlanta)--the main center of Kadampa Buddhism half marathoners and a full 26.2 loop for the full for the Southeastern US. Her teachings are known for being clear, marathon. To register, visit marathonpensacola.com. warmhearted, and very practical.

Pensacola Pirate Festival November 10 & 11 On the weekend of November 10 and 11, the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds will be transformed into a port filled with seafaring scallywags, mermaids and all manner of swashbuckling fun for the inaugural Gulf Coast Pirate Festival! The festival will be held from 10 am to 5 pm both days and will feature fierce battles, live cannon fire, black­hearted wenches, mermaids, dancers, games, fire shows, food, carnival, pony and camel rides, petting zoo and much more! Advance ticket sales are available only at pensacolapiratefestival.com. For more info call 429­8462.

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Word on the Street There’s an App for Downtown Pensacola!

The Downtown Improvement Board (DIB) announces the launch of a new Downtown App. "Downtown enthusiasts want quick access to events and everything that is happening Downtown in the palm of their hands," said DIB program director Alex Colley. The app was developed by Jay Brindley of pcola.com and TownWizards creators of several city-based apps. The app is free to download for both Apple and Android users. The app streams information directly from the downtownpensacola.com website and is the most up-to-date resource for event time, date and activity. To get the new app, search "Downtown Pensacola" in the App Store or Google Play.

New Name & Logo for Pensacola Civic Center

Pensacola Civic Center is evolving. SMG, the management company of the venue, presented their plan to the Escambia County Commissioners and voted unanimously to rebrand the venue with a new name and a new logo, changing from Pensacola Civic Center to Pensacola Bay Center. The venue was recently ranked by Venues Today, an international trade magazine, as #19 in the world and #1 in Florida for tickets sales over the last decade. The new name and logo will be phased in to the building immediately. Plans are in place to create a comprehensive marketing campaign that also includes a new website.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Present the Annual Light The Night Walk November 8 Determined to help build awareness about the more than one million people in North America living with a blood cancer, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia survivor Anna Brown, 4 years old, and her family will show their support by participating in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light The Night® Walk on Thursday, November 8. Light The Night, LLS’s annual fundraising walk held in communities throughout the country, features teams of co-workers, families and friends walking together in twilight holding illuminated balloons – white for survivors, red for supporters and gold to remember those who have lost their battle. The Walk commemorates lives touched by blood cancers, and is a celebration, with music, refreshments and family activities. This year, the Walk will be held on Thursday, November 8, at Seville Square to kickoff the Veterans’ Day Weekend in Downtown Pensacola. Last year, more than $50 million was raised through Light The Night Walks in approximately 185 communities in North America. To form a team or to learn more, please call the Alabama/Gulf Coast Chapter at (251) 472-8123 or visit lightthenight.org/AL.

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Elf Parade & Pensacola WinterFest Kickoff Downtown Pensacola is in for a major holiday season in 2012, kicking off with Winterfest’s Downtown Opening Night. Winterfest introduces Santa’s magic sleigh, a special gift from helpers Rudolph and Frosty. The beloved performance tours and the rest of Winterfest favorites are back, and look out for expanded reindeer games and Winterfest fun abounding in Downtown Pensacola’s snowy wonderland! See what’s new below.

Winterfest 2012 is celebrated on weekends from November 23 through December 16 with Santa’s Holiday Express running the week before Christmas. All tours begin at the historic Escambia County Courthouse at 223 Palafox Place. Visit eflparade.com to download and print your elf ears for the Elf Parade, or call 417.7321 for tickets and more info.

Santa's Snowdrift Float in the Winterfest Elf Parade November 23 at 4:45 pm Bring your little elves to line up behind the T.T. Wentworth Museum at 4:45 pm. The parade has grown larger as more elves have joined the traditional march.

Santa will be riding in his sleigh, perched on a snowdrift pulled by nine “reindeer.” The ensemble will form a procession on Palafox every night before the tours, delivering Santa to the Courthouse for the beginning of the evening. The snowdrift float has been made for Winterfest by Jared Petticrew. Rudolph and Frosty gave Santa a special machine for his sleigh to bring snow to Florida and all those warm spots where children believe in a white Christmas.

The First Gift of Christmas sponsored by the "Make a Wish" Foundation November 23 at 5:30 pm Winterfest was inspired by the theme of the movie Polar Express when Santa chooses a child to receive the first gift of Christmas. On November 23, Santa welcomes a special guest sponsored by the "Make a Wish" Foundation. Tony is three and his wish is a visit with Thomas the Train. Each night of Winterfest, Santa will recognize a special child with a ride in his sleigh to receive a wish.

Opening Ceremony to Kick Off Downtown Lights & Snow November 23 at 5:35 pm The Christmas lights in Downtown Pensacola will be turned on by Tony and Santa. Several Winterfest Trolley Tours groups will entertain, along with Seville Quarter's Phoggette dancers. The Winterfest Snow Queen will receive the "Spirit of Winterfest" award.

Reindeer Games November 23 at 6 pm (and every night of Winterfest) After the parade and opening ceremony, Santa's team will lead the reindeer games. The children's favorite activity last year was to become “snowmen” by sitting in the drifts on the Courthouse steps, so this year features a new snow machine with denser snow that can be sprayed on little snowmen. Along with traditional face painting, there will be a Grinch booth where he will be pelted with snowballs. The games will be held every night of Winterfest.

The Government Plaza Winterfest will expand into another plaza to give more space for the reindeer games. The Palafox Plaza activities will remain with entertainment around the Christmas tree. This year features a taller tree than ever before, at 21 feet!

Winterfest Tour Stops: Scrooge Welcome back, Scrooge, Marley, the Ghosts and Bob Cratchet. They will be performing again at the beginning of the tour.

Visits with Santa & Santa Trolley Tours Weekends and December 18-23 Visit Santa and meet the team on weekends and the week before Christmas. Along with the Santa Trolley Tours, children will be able to ride in the Santa's magic sleigh and get an autograph from their favorite reindeer.

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Winterfest Performance Tour November 23 and 24, December 1, 14-16 Winterfest's premier tour features 16 performances along a 60-minute trolley or tram trip through Downtown Pensacola. Singing guides accompany you into a world of wonder with scenes from your favorite holiday memories. Along the way, Elvis, The Polar Express, and even the Grinch will get on board to share the spirit of Christmas. Get tickets online at pensacolawinterfest.org.

Winterfest Tree of Friendship The Gulf Coast Citizen Diplomacy Council has been awarded a "Local Initiative Grant" to help promote the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) by celebrating diversity and friendship both around the world and locally through sponsorship of the Winterfest “Tree of Friendship.” The tree, decorated with peace doves, will sit outside the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners Administrative building. For more info, visit gulfcoastdiplomacy.org.

Winterfest Beer Festival November 23 On opening night, the World of Beer will host the Winterfest Beer Festival. Choose from 32 Winterfest beers. The World of Beer is located on the northwest corner of Intendencia and Palafox Street, along the parade route. Be on hand to raise a toast to the elves as they round the corner in Santa's gala procession.

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Pensacola Martini Festival

By Emily Lullo

When: Saturday, November 10, 1-5 pm Where: Palafox Street, from Garden to Government St. Info: pensacolamartinifestival.com

Are you a lover of distinctive drinks and curious cocktails? For those in search of Martini samples from the Gulf Coast Bartender adventurous libations, Competition 2011 Downtown will have a plethora of choices at the Martini Festival on Saturday, November 10. From 1-5 pm, Palafox will close off to cars and open up to purveyors offering small samples of various martinis, with too many choices for you to possibly try them all.

“One of the biggest things is we’ve extended the area of and keep the profits. Charities like the American the festival,” says festival organizer Marcus Story.

Cancer Society, Autism Pensacola, Wounded Warriors “It’ll still start right in front of Vinyl and Pita Pit at Project, and many others.

Garden Street, and this year we’re taking it all the During Martini Fest, attendees can roam the way down past World of Beers to Government Palafox while seeking out their choice flavors and Street.” savor the many options from Premier Beverage. In The extended space is to accommodate the between sips, there will also be entertainment and festival’s growth, and will include even more booths local vendors to peruse. Many arts and crafts vendors with more samples for attendees to try. The Martini as well as booths representing the retailers along Festival is not all about drinking, though. The fest has Palafox will be on the festival grounds offering always been a fundraiser for various charities, and this shopping opportunities for attendees. year is no different.

For entertainment, Martini Fest is bringing back “The biggest aspect is the charity involvement,” last year’s popular act, a New Orleans based group of Story says. “One hundred percent of pre-sold tickets acrobatic break dancers.

Additionally, World of Beer go directly to the charity.” is sponsoring a stage and bringing a live band to fill Charities were given the opportunity to get tickets the streets with music for the event. to the fest which they could then sell for $20 each,

One of the most popular parts of the festival is the Gulf Coast Bartender Competition, where local bartenders compete in the ultimate live mix-off for prize money and bragging rights. Along with the last four year’s winners, 12 others who passed a prequalifier competition at the Fish House on October 28, will compete in the competition.

Story says the growing number of entrants are offering even more talent and complexity to up the stakes in the contest.

“We had to implement a pre-qualifier this year because of the number of bartenders, and based on the talent that came out of the pre-qualifier it’s going to be a lot more extensive this year.”

At 2 pm, the competition will kick off in front of Tin Cow, with 16 competitors making cocktail samples for five judges and a full size martini, which will be judged on presentation, mixology, originality and taste.

The full size concoctions will be auctioned off to the highest bidder among the thirsty audience members immediately after it’s prepared. The first place winner of the competition will receive a $3,000 prize and all the glory that comes with the title of the Best Bartender on the Gulf Coast.

Following the festival, attendees are in the perfect pace to do some shopping or grab dinner at one of the many restaurants and retailers that surround the festival space along Palafox and throughout Downtown to cap off a perfect fall Saturday. This growing event offers a taste of some of Pensacola’s finest beverages and bartenders in the picturesque heart of Downtown, and it’s all for a good cause. What could be better?

“This is our sixth year, so we hope it continues to grow every year,” Story says. “I’m looking forward to a great event.”

Attendees must be 21 years old. For tickets or more information, check out pensacolamartinifestival.com.

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The Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival

By Christienne Cloutier

What: Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival When: November 2-4, from 9 am-5 pm

The Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival celebrates more than 200 of the nation’s best painters, potters, sculptors, jewelers, graphic artists and craftsmen. It is a perfect time to enjoy the crisp autumn air and take in the sights of one of the best-regarded, most popular arts festivals in the United States.

What makes this festival so unique? “It is one of the few largest arts festivals run entirely by volunteers,” Festival co-chair Claudine Kriss said.

“It is ranked 42 in Sunshine Artist, America’s Premier Art and Craft Show Magazine.”

Seville Square will host the GGAF on November 2-4 from 9-5 pm. Accompanying the impressive artwork will also be live music and tasty traditional festival fare. Even some of Pensacola’s best-known restaurants will be onsite serving local favorite cuisine.

“We average about 150,000 patrons a year,” Kriss said. “People really like the unique location of downtown Pensacola.”

There is something for the entire family so bring your kids over to Bartram Park and let them enjoy the Children’s Arts Festival, which features numerous, hands-on artistic opportunities for all ages. Face painting, clay play, a flower shop, button

creations, sand art, sidewalk art, and a balloon man are provided free of charge. The Children’s Festival is open Friday for children with special needs from selected schools and is open to everyone on Saturday and Sunday from 10-4 pm.

Also in Bartram Park is the Student Art Show, which showcases the talents of students in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. More than 2,000 pieces of art from elementary, middle and high school students will be on display.

The artists compete for a total of $25,000 in prize money in all categories. Last year’s Best of Show winner, Sid Kamerman, has been participating in the festival for 22 years.

“It’s in my own hometown so I get to see everybody I know,” Kamerman said. “It’s a lot of fun, everyone has a grand time.”

Kamerman, who has lived in Pensacola since 1979, will be showcasing his stainless steel, bronze, marble, and petrified wood sculptures this year at the festival.

Live musicians will set the tone for a weekend full of amusement on the Main Stage. Melodies range from bluegrass to Cajun and blues to jazz and classical. Some musicians will include the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, Perdido Brass, Holly Shelton, Tanya Gallagher and many more.

The Parrish Performing Arts Stage will showcase dance schools, performing companies, community groups, and area folk groups. The Children’s Stage

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Where: Seville Square Info: www.ggaf.org

features local performing arts, dance, and music groups.

The festival celebrates our artisan history in the Heritage Arts Area, where local craft workers demonstrate traditional arts, crafts and trades, including blacksmithing, engraving, spinning, weaving and other skills.

“This particular show is a unique cultural experience,” vendor Lisa Loudermilk said.

“Pensacola has local flavor that’s fun and authentic.”

Loudermilk has been traveling to the festival from Austin, Texas for the last nine years. Her specialty is oil pastel “geometrees” and “moodscapes” paintings.

“Obviously the beach is the draw,” Loudermilk said. “but, it’s Pensacola’s charm that keeps us coming back every year.”

Each year, the GGAF sponsors a design competition to select the official festival poster. The design is turned into a limited-edition poster, t-shirt, and other items, which will be available for sale at the festival. This year’s poster winner, Ellen McGaughey, mixed the flavor of the festival with the city’s iconic pelican and beach backdrop to create the winning artwork.

Admission to the festival is free, as are the programs and maps. Pets are not allowed at the festival. For a unique cultural experience visit the GGAF, and become enriched with beautiful artwork from all over the United States.

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Your Official Gallery Night Guide November 16 Gallery Night

Street closures sponsored by Stella Artois & Purus Vodka

Gallery Night is closing its 2012 season with its grand finale on Friday, November 16. From 5 pm till 9 pm, part of Palafox Place will be closed to cars and open to the thousands of revelers that will gather to listen to music, look at art and get a taste of all the best things that Downtown Pensacola has to offer. The November Gallery Night traditionally has the most attendees and participants, and with local art exhibited and for sale at a variety of vendors, it’s the perfect time to find something unique for those on your holiday shopping lists.

As usual, participants from all the segments of Downtown will open their doors to guests, offer refreshments and display art made by local artists while music and revelers fill the streets. Come see what your city has to offer! From the bustling Historic District surrounding Seville Square to the celebration of art on North Palafox to the “Art in the Streets” on Government Street and up and down the Palafox corridor, there’s something to enjoy at all of our participating venues.

Come out and enjoy 2012’s last edition of Gallery Night for art, food, fun and maybe even a little holiday shopping.

The next one isn’t until January, so send it off in style at the biggest and briskest Gallery Night event of the year.

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1. Adonna’s Bakery and Café, 114 S. Palafox Pl.: Join Adonna’s for delicious & artistic baked goods!

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2. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox Pl.: Join Artel for a night to celebrate the talents of local contemporary artists and young performing artists in Artel’s grand space, the historic Old Escambia County Courthouse.

8. Dog House Deli, 30 S. Palafox Pl.: Stop by on Gallery Night for some dinner while enjoying the art and music!

3. Belle Ame’, 112 S. Palafox Pl.: Yvette, Belle Ame’s artist will be present displaying her assortment of handmade bath & body products. Products will be available for sampling.

9. Dollarhide’s, 41 S.Palafox Pl.: Enjoy the art of music at Dollarhide’s on Gallery Night.

10. Don Alan’s, 401 S. Palafox Pl.: Featuring the fine art and painted glassware of Beege Welborn.

11. Elebash's, 36 Palafox Pl.: Enjoy the art of fine jewelry.

4. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox Pl.: November's Gallery Night, November 16, is made special with Blue Morning Gallery mugs given with purchases of $50 or more and an opportunity to learn about the Gallery's exciting new Evening of Art series. The Celtic band Sweet Prospect and the Dove Chocolate Lady add to the enjoyment.

5. Carmen’s Lunch Bar, 407-B S. Palafox St.: Carmen’s Lunch Bar is now open! On Gallery Night Carmen’s will be serving delicious international cuisine, beers and wines.

Mariel Heart will be representing her company the Heart Department and sharing her unique and handcrafted jewelry. Come to Carmen’s for a taste of something new!

Carmen’s combines the design and concept of a neighborhood bar and marries it with an eclectic menu of fresh, flavorful Southern and international cuisine. Stop by to enjoy the unique location and the delicious food and wines!

6. Digital Now, 282 N. Palafox St.: Join Digital Now at Gallery Night North as we celebrate Art. Our focus is on Growing The Future Of Our Arts. We will be accepting donations to be given to our local art teachers to help purchase art related items for their classrooms. Last month our donations were only $55.50 and attendance was lower, so please come out and support our local school art classes.

It is amazing to view art from a child’s perspective!

Remember, these are our future artists and the teachers are always facing budget reductions, so our contributions for art supplies are very important. It is up to all of us to nurture and grow the creativity in our children. The Student Art Gallery will be open at 270 N. Palafox with artwork from our local classrooms. Don’t forget we have the Art In The Park every Gallery Night, so you can stroll down the median of North Palafox and check out the different artists who have come out to participate and sell their artwork. The streets will be open so park here and visit before heading to other destinations.

7. Distinctive Kitchens, 29 Palafox Pl.: Have your photo taken with Santa to help animals! Outside Distinctive Kitchens from 5-9pm. $7 per printed photo or emailed version. All money goes to help homeless animals.

Sponsored by Emerald Coast Animal Allies

12. Emerald Coast Bike Tours, 701 S. Palafox St.: Emerald Coast Tours is a new business in Downtown Pensacola offering Historic Tours by Segway or Bicycle, bike rentals, and Walking Pub Tours. It is the only Segway tour operator between New Orleans and Clearwater, Fl. Stop by the shop at 701 S. Palafox, south of Main Street, to enjoy complimentary beverages and Segway Demonstrations. If you've ever wondered what riding a Segway felt like, now is your chance to experience it.

Trained tour guides will give you a tutorial and allow you have a five minute glide. Age restriction does apply (14 and up).

will also be available. Come and join for a wonderful evening of art, food and entertainment in a casual and friendly atmosphere at First United Methodist Church in beautiful downtown Pensacola.

15. Global Grill, 27 S. Palafox Pl.: Paintings from local artists including Quenby Tyler, Riece Walton and Reese Foret.

16. Grand Reserve Cigar Shop, 210 S. Palafox Pl.: Join us for Live Jazz Combo music!

17. Gulf Coast Community Bank, 40 N. Palafox St.: Featuring the work of artist Margaret Biggs and live jazz music. Margaret Biggs, renowned local artist specializing in coastal-inspired images that depict peace and calm. Modern and realistic, her art also has a dream-like quality. She aspires to bring focus to the beauty of our pristine gulf coast.

18. Helen Back Café, 22 S. Palafox Pl.: Stop by for a slice and a drink while enjoying the Gallery Night festivities!

19. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, 10 S. Palafox Pl.: Gallery Night specials and live music!

20. Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique, 122 S. Palafox Pl.: The boutique will be showing jewelry from a local artist.

13. Epic Inc., 210 E. Government St.: Check out this new business in the Historic Disctrict on Gallery Night!

21. Intermission, 214 S. Palafox Pl.: Grab a cocktail while strolling through the streets of Gallery Night.

14. First United Methodist Church of Pensacola (First Church) and The Perry Home Coffee House, 2 East Wright St.: First United Methodist Church and the Perry Home Coffee House will host an exciting evening of arts, crafts, music and food and entertainment during the November 16 Gallery Night. Start your night in Downtown Pensacola by stopping by the 35th Annual Christmas Creations Arts and Crafts Show at First United Methodist Church. Christmas Creations will remain open until 6 pm on November 16, allowing visitors from Gallery Night to begin their evening by browsing and shopping the generous selection of arts and crafts from artisans around the Gulf Coast. Proceeds from Christmas Creations help benefit community missions. From 6 – 9 pm, a colorful exhibition of acrylics, watercolors and dimensional art will be on display by Feel Good Art and artist Lee Weiss in the Governor Perry Home at the corner of Palafox and Wright Street. (Learn more about Lee Weiss at feelgoodart.net) From 7 - 8:30 pm, live music will be provided on the porch of the historic Governor Perry home. Local singers/ songwriters Jon Morris, Jacob Hall, Jeb Hunt and Kyle Hall will showcase their individual talents along with joining together for an evening of music. CDs will also be on sale in the Perry Home Coffee House. From 5 – 9 pm The Perry Home Coffee House will have a delicious array of complimentary cookies and coffee, along with specialty drinks available for purchase. Tours of the Historic Governor Perry Home and Wesley Abbey, built in 1867,

22. Jewelers Trade Shop, 26 S. Palafox Pl.: Jingle your bells all the way to Jewelers Trade Shop as we get into the Christmas spirit. Glass artist Corlette Mueller will be displaying her ornate and decorative ornaments, plates, charms and pendants. Also, returning from France will be Patrice Brunet who will be showing his collection of fine oil paintings. Carolers from The University of West Florida’s production of A Christmas Carol will keep the night jolly as you enjoy the season’s delicious flavors from caterer Ed Smith. We hope that you can join us for what is sure to be a merry evening.

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23. Jordan Valley Café, 128 S. Palafox Pl.: Stop by for a taste of the Mediterranean during your visit to Gallery Night.

24. London W1 Hair Salon & Studio, 120 S. Palafox Pl.: Stop in to enjoy the Gallery Night festivities.

25. Meadows’ Jewelers, 125 S. Palafox Pl.: Kirk Kara launching stunning Pirouette and XO Bridal Collection "When you fall in love, your heart starts dancing" explained Kirk Kara. "These designs celebrate the bliss of that first dance with elegance and grace." Exclusive at Meadows' Jewelers 26. Mezza De Luna, 8 Palafox Pl.: Visit Mezza De Luna Consignment Studio for a signed copy of the

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Commemorative Poster of Spanish tall ship Elcano. A unique photograph of the Spanish tall ship Juan Sebastián de Elcano at sea during its visit for Pensacola’s 450th anniversary celebrations has been featured on a souvenir poster by Pensacola photographer Ron Jordan. The scene in the photograph was captured from an aircraft 500 feet above the Gulf of Mexico while the ship was sailing into the gulf following its visit to Pensacola. The image was taken as the ship was departing Pensacola Bay following its celebratory stopover in 2009. Jordan has produced 450 editions of the commemorative poster, and offers them (at no charge) to members of the public attending artistic promotional events locally. He will offer 100 copies of the poster Friday, November 16 during “Gallery Night” at Mezza De Luna Consignment Studio, at 8 Palafox Street, where his photographic works have recently become featured. Visit the Mezza De Luna studio during Gallery Night on Friday, November 16 to claim one of these historic posters for yourself. Jordan will be available to sign the posters starting at 6:30 pm. A 48-inch wide, infused aluminum print of the photograph will also be on display in the studio all evening. The image is titled “Time Warp.”

Mezza De Luna just recently acquired several new artists in the studio and new pieces by some of our long time artists.

We have paintings by Autry Dye, mixed mediums by Rafi and glass enclosed military ships by Dick Rogers. We have also brought in new jewelry designers, soap and candle makers. We still offer consignment clothing and furniture.

We look forward to seeing you on Gallery Night.

Kamerman, and beautiful leather and pearl designs by Allyson Craft to name a few. Join us for food, wine and FUN!

27. New York Nick’s, 9 S. Palafox Pl.: Join New York Nick’s for specials.

36. Sole Inn and Suites, 200 N. Palafox St.: Enjoy live music and local artists.

28. Pensacola CARE Center, 113 N. Palafox St.: Stop by during the November 16 Gallery Night.

37. Susan Campbell Jewelry, 32 S. Palafox, Pl.: Come see the art of beautiful jewelry.

29. Pink Picasso, 19 Palafox Pl.: Pink Picasso will feature live music provided by Hot Blue and new art by Ally Hunt.

38. The Bodacious Olive, 407-D S. Palafox, St.: Stop in to get a sample of one of Downtown Pensacola’s newest businesses!

30. PNJ, S. Palafox Pl., between Romana & Intendencia Sts.: Visit the Pensacola News Journal for a complimentary paper, fun Deal Chicken games, subscription specials and giveaways.

31. Pita Pit, 1 S. Palafox Pl.: Grab a quick portable dinner as you head into Gallery Night from Pita Pit. 32. Quayside Art Gallery, 17 E. Zaragoza St.: Quayside Gallery will be kicking off our holiday season with good music, food, wine and great art. Artists will be doing demonstrations outdoors and on the third floor. Please come and join in and get in the spirit of the season.

33. Rock Hard Designs, 16 N. Palafox St.: Stop by the Gallery and start the Holiday Season surrounded by some of the finest works by local area artists. View our Award Winning Jewelry Designs, stunning metal creations by Sid

34. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St.: The Saenger Theatre is hosting AdArt 2012 with a gallery of art on canvas created by locals. During the silent auction bidding on the canvasses, listen to jazz fusion music from Luck Henry. Proceeds from AdArt 2012 will support art programs in local schools and the scholarship and education programs sponsored by AAF Pensacola. Bobe's Hobby House will have unique gifts for sale as well.

35. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St.: Seville Quarter “Gallery Night Art in the Streets” Christmas Show. Seville Quarter has invited over 60 local artists & vendors to showcase their skills, crafts & artwork in the street in front of the historical complex. This is the last Gallery Night of the year and the feel of Christmas is in the air. The Seville Quarter show will have that “Arts Festival Feel” that everyone loves, with live entertainment, food andbeverages in the street. We want to step up the level of excitement Downtown during Gallery Night and there is no better way than to start and end Gallery Night at Seville Quarter. Mark your calendar now for one of the best Gallery Nights of the year, the Christmas Show.

Enjoy an evening of shopping, dining, live entertainment in historic Downtown Pensacola’s, Seville Quarter, November 16, starting at 5 pm.

39. The Great Southern Restaurant Group, Jackson's Steakhouse, Fish House, Atlas Oyster House and the Deck Bar. The Courtyard at Seville Tower, 226 S. Palafox Pl.: The Great Southern Restaurant Group; Jackson's Steakhouse, Fish House, Atlas Oyster House and the Deck Bar. Join us at the Courtyard at Seville Tower, at the corner of Palafox and Government, for Gallery Night, 5 - 9 pm. We will be hosting live entertainment from local musician Lucas Crutchfield and featuring the work of local photographer Barrett McClean. We will have a full bar, serving beer, wine and cocktails. In addition, we will be serving up toasted three-cheese Hero with aioli, tomato, spinach and roasted cremini mushrooms for $5!

40. The Leisure Club, 126 Palafox Pl.: Local art and live music.

41. The Spotted Dog, 124 S. Palafox Pl.: The artist for The Spotted Dog is going to be Mary Smith, she will be painting a demo and will have pet-related jewelry and pottery for display and sale.

42. The Tin Cow, 102 S. Palafox Pl.: 7-10 pm Grab a build your own burger, or spiked milkshake and enjoy live music.

43. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 Palafox Pl.: Free concert in Vinyl for Gallery Night.

44. Waterfront Rescue Mission and the EscaRosa Coalition on the Homeless at Janet Holley Tax Office, 213 Palafox, Pl.: Waterfront Rescue Mission and the EscaRosa Coalition on the Homeless, in partnership with Janet Holley’s Office, will be hosting the Faces of Homelessness Art Gallery inside the Tax Collector’s Office at 213 Palafox Place. Patrons will be able to view and purchase arts and crafts created by homeless and formerly homeless individuals all to bring about awareness in honor of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

45. Wine Bar, 16 Palafox Pl.: Enjoy local art in the “Breezeway” 46. World of Beer, 200 S. Palafox St.: Drink specials and a celebration of the grand opening!

47. Zarzaur Law Firm, 11 E. Romana St.: Zarzaur Law, P.A. and staff invite you to visit Romana Street in Downtown Pensacola during Gallery Night November 16 for a chance to create your very own graffiti art. Grab a paint can and spray your art on the north wall of the law firm. Make sure to snap a picture of your art and post it to our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/LegalGraffiti. If you’re not into painting, stop by to watch the action, listen to music by DJ Tony or catch a glimpse of the movie trailer Hot Coffee, a documentary feature film by Susan Saladof that is an “eye-opening indictment of the way big business spins the media,” said Variety. Donations will be accepted for the benefit of Northwest Florida Legal aid, which provides civil legal services to those in our community who cannot afford it. All spray paint and paper is provided by Zarzaur Law, P.A., and we ask that you do not bring your own spray cans from home. This event is free of charge and is suitable for the whole family. We hope to see you this Gallery Night.

Gallery Night 5-9 pm street closure is sponsored by Stella Artois and Purus Vodka.

No animals (except for service pets).

No glass bottles.

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Gallery Night Goes Green

By Emily Lullo

You may have noticed that Gallery Night has been rapidly increasing in numbers of participants and attendees, but did you know it’s also getting greener? West Florida Recycling has teamed up with Keep Pensacola Beautiful to offer the growing crowds another option for disposing of the many plastic drink cups and bottles, and aluminum cans that are used throughout the night: recycling receptacles.

Maybe you’ve seen the roughly 50 recycling containers that have cropped up on the street on Gallery Nights, starting at September’s event.

“As people walk along it’s easier for them to put their recycling in,” says Ginny Ward of West Florida Recycling. “They’re spotted everywhere—up and down Palafox. We’re going to try to get the vendors to have them inside as well.”

Republic Waste has also partnered for the pick up of the containers. Ward says she’s hoping that once people are aware of and accustomed to the recycling container’s presence, they’ll be more apt to seek out and utilize them for their recyclables during Gallery Night. They’ve already proven a success,

gathering a huge amount of plastic and aluminum during the September 14 event.

“It was two big eight-yard, front-load containers full, so that’s a lot,” Ward says. “That’s 16 cubic yards of stuff that was saved from the landfill that night just from what was collected on the street.”

For the future, Ward says the group is working toward adding glass to the list of things that can be recycled for next year’s season. Additionally, they hope to expand beyond Gallery Night to some of the many other events on the Downtown calendar.

“We’d like to do all those events, like Seafood Festival, arts festivals, we’d like to get all of those events covered, because it’s just so easy to drop your bottle or can in there,” Ward says.

The containers make sense for any event where plastic and aluminum are widely used for beverages, but the effort is always in need of sponsors to aid in the costs of labor for putting out and removing the containers. Interested parties can contact West Florida Recycling at 375-7576.

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Mahabhuta Yoga Festival

By Emily Lullo

What: Mahabhuta Yoga Festival When: November 16-18 Where: Sanders Beach Community Center Info: mahabhutayogafestival.com

Is the hustle and bustle of the growing Downtown and endless list of events and openings getting you down? Feeling frazzled and listless at the sheer number of leisure and entertainment options that lie before your rapidly filling calendar? Well, clear out the weekend of November 16-18 because the remedy is here. The Mahabhuta Yoga Festival will be taking place that weekend at the Sanders Beach Corinne Jones Community Center.

The inaugural fest has been a year in the making according to Stacey Vann, who spearheaded the event. It will feature workshops from yoga instructors from all around the Gulf Coast region.

“It’s just cool that there are 24 studios, and that’s with me limiting it from Seaside, Florida to New Orleans,” Vann says. “We have the opportunity to experience all these different teachers and then just come together to really celebrate yoga to celebrate health and wellness, and holistic healing.”

Friday, Saturday and Sunday will bring a full schedule of yoga workshops that will run the gamut of diverse yoga styles from Vinyasa to Yin yoga to Thai body work yoga and everything in between.

Each workshop will tie in the overarching theme of the entire event, which Vann has chosen to be water.

“I chose the water element because of what’s happened to this region with Hurricane Ivan or Dennis or Katrina, with the BP oil spill and at the same sense I’m really wanting to celebrate the resiliency and our community’s ability to reunite and give birth to itself even through all of these major obstacles that have continued to happen,” she says.

For an even more healing and relaxation in your

Mahabhuta experience, you can buy spa services from 18 different therapists, offering everything from massage to Reiki to acupuncture in private rooms in the Community Center. All of the yoga workshops will take place in the Community Center as well, except for the slacklining classes, which will take place outside on the grounds. Slacklining is a practice that involves utilizing yoga balancing techniques on a band suspended a foot or so off the ground.

While the classes inside require a pass to the festival, the outside area will have a whole festival that anyone in the public is free to explore. There will be a vendor village, food vendors and a kids area.

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There will also be ticketed events for children inside, including kids yoga and a marionette show.

On Friday night, the Community Center will host an opening ceremony of sorts with live music.

Saturday night will also bring an after party that will happen at Vinyl Music Hall in Downtown Pensacola.

Anyone is welcome to purchase tickets and join in for this event that will be part concert, part dance party and part performance. The night will feature artists The Human Experience, Kaminanda & Govinda.

“I have three amazing musicians coming in, and we’re having live performances with belly dancers acroyoga and LED hooping, so there’s a whole interesting performance element happening as well that we’re really excited about,” Vann says. “That’ll be the night that if people want to let loose, they can, but it’s off site.”

Passes are available for either six workshops or three. There will likely be drop-in rates for one workshop closer to the Festival’s dates. Tickets for workshops and after party are available along with the entire schedule of events and workshops at mahabhutayogafestival.com.

Whether you’re looking for some relaxation, a fun fest atmosphere, or you just want to try something new with the practice of yoga, the Mahabhuta Yoga Festival is a welcome addition to the Downtown calendar.

“We definitely want people that have maybe never tried yoga to come and try it, but in a comfortable, fun festival setting,” Vann says.

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Ice Flyers Coach Gary Graham

Q&A Coach Gary Graham

By Emily Lullo November brings the first home games in the new season for our resident ice hockey team the Pensacola Ice Flyers. The team ended the 2011-2012 season by making it to the President’s Cup Finals and falling just short of the championship to the Columbus Cottonmouths, placing them second in the league. This year will usher in a new era for the team, with a recently updated logo and brand new head coach Gary Graham.

Graham comes to the team having spent the last four seasons as an assistant coach for the Fort Wayne Komets, during which time the team won three championships. Prior to his time with the Komets, he played Tier II junior and attended Ball State University, majoring in Exercise Science.

Graham was introduced to Pensacola at a town hall meeting this summer, but DTC spoke with him in September about how he’s liking the city and what fans can expect from the Ice Flyers in the coming months.

How have you liked Pensacola since you’ve been here?

I’ve enjoyed it a lot. The people are very friendly. The one thing I noticed about being down south right away is that there are very well-mannered people, and I like that because I try to teach my kids to say “please” and “thank you” and I hear that all the time down here, which you don’t get that much up north.

Everyone’s really embraced me. I went down last night and had dinner at New York Nick’s, who’s a big sponsor of ours, and a lot of people there were introducing themselves to me. It’s really exciting. The community’s been really great so far and I’ve heard nothing but great things and all the people that work here at the rink are very polite and helpful. I’m looking forward to getting some roots in this city.

How did you feel about your reception from fans, starting with the town hall meeting where you were initially introduced?

Really good. We’ve made some moves as an organization where we’re bringing in some different faces and some guys that the fans had some loyalties to are getting opportunities elsewhere. The overall thing is that we’re moving in a new direction this

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year. The guys we have coming in are very exciting players and we feel we’re going to have a very competitive training camp and we’re going to have a really competitive roster going into that big opening night in Columbus.

Would you say you have any particular coaching philosophy?

I think any coaching philosophy is going to sound cliché, but it’s just having a team that can compete night in, night out. I want a consistent and persistent team. We want to do things a certain way and hold ourselves accountable to perform in a certain way. At the end of the night, you’re not going to win them all but as long as we can look in the mirror and realize that we put forth that effort, then there’s nothing to be disappointed with.

What do you think are the team’s biggest strengths?

We’ve got a good blend of skill, speed and size up front with our forwards and I think we’re going to be very deep at the center men position, which is important in the system of how I like to play. With Christie coming back, he proved that he was a top flight goaltender last year. Getting him onboard was a big part of the puzzle this off season.

Are there any new players to watch this season that you’d like to mention?

Leo Thomas, Ryan Salvis and Tyler Soehner are going be my three captains so those will be the three players I’d like to mention. They’re going to be part of my leadership core and guys that we’re going to rely on as an organization to lead by example both on and off the ice.

Is there anything else you want to add?

We really want to see the fan support start this season where it left off last year.

The organization set an SPHL playoff attendance record last year and was very exciting and it’s exciting for me to know that there was that buzz around town last year with the playoff run. We want to start off on the right foot and put a great product on the ice and have the community rally around it.

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Film In which we unfairly judge coming attractions based solely on their trailers

By Josh Newby

Editor’s note: Sick of my indifference to action trailers and unbridled enthusiasm for 3D films made for children? Well, good!

I’m likewise sick of writing about it! This month, we feature the equally unfair but seemingly better researched trailer critiques of editorial assistant Josh Newby. -Emily

Where I’m spending my $8: Flight In theaters: November 2 Starring: Denzel Washington, John Goodman, Don Cheadle, Bruce Greenwood, Kelly Reilly What I got from the preview: A pilot whose plane is experiencing technical difficulties successfully lands it and saves the lives of everyone on board.

After an initial investigation into the cause of the crash begins, it is revealed Washington’s character Whip Whitaker may have been abusing alcohol and other illegal substances. A legal battle and possible conspiracy ensues.

Most notable for: Welcoming back two titans of film, Denzel Washington and Robert Zemeckis, who have been absent from Oscar-caliber drama for too long.

Unqualified critical observation: I am a huge fan of both Denzel Washington (American Gangster, Man on Fire, Remember the Titans) and Robert Zemeckis, (Cast Away, Forrest Gump, Back to the Future). This film marks a return to form with character-driven drama for them both. This movie will be good, but even if it’s not, it will be refreshing to see these two at the top of their game.

Lincoln In theaters: November 9 Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, John Hawkes, Tommy Lee Jones, Sally Field What I got from the preview: A behind-the-scenes look at the Lincoln Presidency during the Civil War and leading up to his assassination, with glimpses of his past revealed. Lots of political dialogue, Congressional speeches, and some epic war scenes to boot.

Most notable for: Lincoln’s (played by Day-Lewis) surprisingly high-pitch, yet authoritative voice. It is historical speculation that his voice was pre-pubescent, and this film attempts no compromises by trying to make his voice more quintessentially presidential.

Unqualified critical observation: Spielberg is, and will always be, one of the greatest directors of ours, or any other, generation. By the same token, Day-Lewis is a committed method actor whose roles in There Will Be Blood and My Left Foot showcase him as an unparalleled choice for one of the most esteemed and recognizable presidents ever. However, I am keeping my expectations low because of Spielberg’s recent underwhelming efforts.

Historical Spielbergian dramas like this are either wonderful and thought-provoking, like Saving Private Ryan, or mind-numbingly boring, like Amistad. I’ll give my boy Spielberg a shot and buy a ticket.

Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Part 2 In theaters: November 16 Starring: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Dakota Fanning What I got from the preview: After the birth of their human-vampire hybrid child, those impossibly attractive Cullens gather other bored vampire clans to protect the child from a false accusation that puts the family in front of the Volturi, or something. Lots of dizzying CGI and awkward 20-somethings acting like teens who act like children.

Most notable for: Being the finale of one of top-grossing movie franchises of all times.

Unqualified critical observation: Here we go again. This series is not nearly as good as its world-phenomenonadaptation predecessor Harry Potter, or even its somewhat uneven successor, The Hunger Games. The Twilight movies and culture are coming to a thankful close this November. The only good things about these movies are the countless parodies that accompany their release. I will not be attending the midnight premiere, nor any subsequent viewings, ever.

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Silver Linings Playbook In theaters: November 21 Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert de Niro What I got from the preview: Newly-crowned Hollywood leading man Bradley Cooper plays Pat Solitano, Jr., a somewhat loveable loser who is trying to win back his exwife after he caught her cheating. He meets another “married” woman, played by Jennifer Lawrence, who is also dealing with the pain of recent loss, though her husband died and she hasn’t quite come to terms with it. A romance ensues, and they take up dancing? Maybe I missed something.

Most notable for: Jennifer Lawrence of Hunger Games fame and Bradley Cooper pretending to have an accent I can’t quite identify.

Unqualified critical observation: Early critical reviews of the film are positive, and it looks like it has lots of drama, punctuated with some chuckle-worthy humor. The trailer seems to be all over the place, though, as trailers often are in order to appeal to as wide a demographic as possible.

Lawrence is lovely as always and it’s exciting to see her continue her trend of adult roles after Winter’s Bone, but it seems like something is fundamentally off about the movie.

I’ll probably end up renting it for a night.

Red Dawn In theaters: November 21 Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson, Isabel Lucas, Jeffrey Dean Morgan What I got from the preview: A remake of the 1984 film with Patrick Swayze. The original saw an invasion of America from an unnamed Soviet country, and this version gets more specific by making it North Korea. Everything else seems pretty similar. A small team of teenagers band together against the invasion to defend their town and country. The original was exceptionally violent for its PG13 rating, and this one seems to take on more of a mock violence tone.

Most notable for: Being another remake. Occasionally, Hollywood is good to us and spits out a worthy remake, but not often.

Unqualified critical observation: It almost certainly won’t be as good and controversial as the original, but it will likely provide some casual, popcorn action for those looking to get out of the house around Thanksgiving weekend and are unwilling to invest in this season’s Oscar fodder. This movie also features Chris Hemsworth’s veiny arms and Josh Peck of Drake & Josh fame, so there’s that. Ultimately, it may be a good movie to see with the older members of my family, but I won’t be making a solo effort to see it.

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The Downtown Pensacola Historic District is filled with charming streetscapes and unique businesses and retailers to peruse. With beautiful Seville Square as its centerpiece and the sparkling bay as the backdrop, the Historic District is the perfect place for a picnic, a stroll or to spend an afternoon exploring.

This month brings one of the most highly-anticipated festivals of the year: the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival. This fest brings thousands of visitors to see and purchase fine art from over 200 artists. But there’s much more in the entire cultural experience that is the GGAF. There’s performance of dance and theatre, live music, kids crafts, a heritage artisan’s area and much more!

You can also head to the Historic District for another edition of Gallery Night on November 16. Many merchants and galleries in the area will be open and hosting the work of local artists and musicians. Venture all through the Historic District and see what the galleries and venues have to offer. Come check out these great free events in the Historic District!

Celebrate Downtown’s many special events and activities in the unique setting of the Historic District, or meet your everyday needs with one of the many area merchants. Either way, you may just find your new favorite spot in this growing segment of Downtown.

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Cirque du Soleil Brings Saltimbanco to Pensacola

By Emily Lullo

Cirque du Soleil Presents Saltimbanco Where: Pensacola Bay Center When: November 7 & 8; 7:30 pm Info: cirquedusoleil.com.

Pensacola is getting a treat this month, as the colorful and enchanting Cirque du Soleil makes the final rounds with its touring show, Saltimbanco, when it comes to the Pensacola Bay Center. Saltimbanco is the longest running touring show in the Cirque du Soleil repertoire and it has been performed in 45 countries around the globe. It will close for good this December in the home of the company in Montreal, Canada but not before our own city gets to experience the extravaganza for two nights only on November 7 and 8.

The title of the performance, Saltimbanco, comes from the Italian “saltare in banco,” which literally means to jump on the bench. The show celebrates urban life in all its forms, from towering streetscapes to the hustle and bustle on the sidewalks below.

According to its website, “Saltimbanco is a Cirque du Soleil signature show inspired by the urban fabric of the metropolis and its colorful inhabitants. Decidedly baroque in its visual vocabulary, the show’s eclectic cast of characters draws spectators into a fanciful, dreamlike world, an imaginary city where diversity is a cause for hope.”

The colorful array of characters and the variety of acts capture the imaginations of the audience members, and audience members might even be dragged into the action onstage. Saltimbanco makes use of clowns, large groups of multicolored and masked “worms,” a proud ringmaster, a fanciful child, the sleepy dreamer and many more.

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Baroques Group

Chinese Poles

Acts include Adagio, a show of strength with three performers whose bodies combine to mod into shapes and forms.

The kaleidoscope of “worms” will slither onstage and climb high on Chinese poles to mimic soaring skyscrapers. There will also be a performance with boleadoras, which are simple percussion instruments from Argentina that are made of a weight attached to the end of a cord. The boleadora performers will make exuberant rhythms while performers dance to their beats.

Attendees can also look forward to acrobatics on the Russian swing, strongmen that test the physical limits of their bodies, and bungee performers that sail through the air high above the stage.

Cirque du Soleil shows combine music, performance the skills and acrobatics of the highest grade professional performers, bringing concepts to life with vivid imagery and breathtaking artistry. Amazing stunts and evocative stories are a signature of these shows, and this is the first and last opportunities for Pensacola to get a taste of Cirque du Soleil’s high quality showcases in our hometown.

Tickets for adults run from $43 to $93, and for children, $35 to $75. Tickets are available, military and group discount tickets available, please call 432-0800 ext. 221. Tickets are available at Pensacola Bay Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, or through cirquedusoleil.com.

Business Profile

By Christienne Cloutier

A Luminous Life Hypnotherapy Susan Dunlop

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Susan Dunlop creates positive change through hypnosis in Pensacola, where she owns A Luminous Life Hypnotherapy. Few people realize that the foundation of hypnosis is love, which is certainly the most profoundly motivating force for change in life.

Susan describes the hypnosis experience to be like a warm spring breeze. New perspective, new dreams, hopes and promise emerge. In hypnosis, although you are completely aware and in control, you feel wrapped in beauty; you feel finally home; you feel loved and worthy of love.

“People usually come to me as a last resort,” Susan said. “I help tap into the client’s own inner resources.”

Susan is an internationally certified consulting hypnotist trained by the American Academy of Hypnotherapy.

She attended the University of Maine and the University of Vermont and earned her MA from Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario. She is a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists in the U.S. and the National Council for Hypnotists in the U.K.

Susan has recently relocated her practice from Yorkshire, England to Pensacola. She is a lifelong student of metaphysics and spirituality and a mediator of 30 years.

“It’s not a matter of me waving a magic wand,” Susan said. “This is for people that really want to change 100 percent.”

Susan offers many different hypnosis sessions that are tailored towards weight loss, bereavement, relationships, divorce recovery, smoking cessation, stress management, confidence, depression, sleep, motivation, phobias, negative habits, stage fright, decision making, direction, trauma, past life regression, positive thinking, sports excellence, academic focus and pain management.

In a typical hypnotherapy session, the client discusses their life, challenges, and goals for 45 minutes.

Then the client is hypnotized for 45 minutes, during which time they are awake, alert, and in control. With the exception of past life regression, clients usually say and do nothing in hypnosis, merely listen actively to the

hypnotherapist.

Hypnosis is actually such a lovely, natural state of being that often people don’t even realize that they are hypnotized.

“Weight loss is the bread and butter of what I do,” Susan said. “I help change my clients thought and behavior patterns, which in turn change their relationship to food.”

Slimming clients commit to attending a minimum of four consecutive weekly sessions and to listening to the recordings of the sessions daily. Those who listen faithfully to the recordings generally lost an average of three pounds per week at first and permanently change the way they think about food.

“It not like in the movies,” Susan said. “It’s more of a meditational state or zone.”

Hypnosis nurtures abilities and potential that already exists within a person, but that remain untapped or underdeveloped because of past experiences, lack of training or understanding.

“I help people to see the possibility

for healthy positive change and then give them techniques to facilitate those changes,” Susan said.

Susan explains a therapeutic trance as a period during which subjects are able to break out of their limited frameworks and belief systems so they can experience other patterns of functioning within themselves.

All hypnosis is self-hypnosis. The hypnotherapist is your guide on your exhilarating journey to create your life according to your vast potential. Susan sets well-defined parameters for healing and growth.

Susan explains that looking at your life with the eyes of your higher self is, indeed, a heartwarming and inspiring adventure. It can open you to love of self, love of life, and love of the glorious and beautiful mystery of being divinely human.

A Luminous Life Hypnotherapy is located at 1412 East Strong Street in Pensacola. For more information visit luminouslifehypnotherapy.com or call Susan Dunlop at 346-7865.

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C h o w D o w n To w n

By Christienne Cloutier

850 Open Water “850 Open Water” is a new crustacean, oyster, and frozen drink bar that will be opening up on S. Palofox Place in mid to late November.

Local entrepreneur, Joe Abston, is at it again creating tasty dishes and adding a new spin with 10-12 rotating homemade flavors of frozen beverages for guests to enjoy. Many will savor frozen margaritas, bushwhackers and more exotic fruits like passionfruit and mango. One signature drink will be the Jack Daniels and Coca-Cola Slushy. Abston, who also owns Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom and Tin Cow, decided to open a restaurant that offers something unique to Downtown.

“We don’t want to compete with neighboring businesses," he said. “We want to complement the community with items you can’t get anywhere else.”

850 will not only have one of the biggest selections of frozen drinks, but it will also have a succulent menu filled with crustaceans and other juicy seafood.

“We wanted to bring in an eclectic menu that focused on seafood that is boiled and steamed,” Abston said. Some popular items Abston believes will be crowd pleasers are the jalapeno hush puppies, lobster roll, which contains the fresh cooked meat of lobster, wild Jonah crab claws, which closely resemble Dungeness Crab, Red King Crab, Louisianan crawfish and Chesapeake blue crab. Some of the restaurant's signature dishes will include a chilled seafood salad mixed with calamari and shrimp, Cajun fries and a blue crab roll with light seasonings on a buttered grilled bun.

Abston came up with the name for the restaurant after some massive brainstorming. “850” keeps it a local homegrown eatery. “Open Water” means that the seafood they serve will not just be from the Gulf Coast, but from all corners of the ocean. Abston picked the location at 22 S. Palofox Place because of the beautiful building and exposed brick.

“We wanted a laid back atmosphere with a mix of picnic tables,” he said. “We wanted to turn this

building into something that was a staple for the community.”

Adding to its relaxed ambiance will be country, Southern rock and zydeco bands performing on the weekends. The Southern inspired music will be a perfect complement to all the boiled and steamed food. Even non-seafood lovers will be able to enjoy the restaurants’ food, because not everything will come from the ocean.

“We’re going to have a diverse menu that’s not just seafood,” Abston said. “We’ll have a couple fried items as well, but not too many.”

One interesting take on a salad is what Abston likes to call “the wedgie.” It features a fresh cut wedge of romaine lettuce, crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes and a homemade bleu cheese dressing.

“850 Open Water” will be opened on Sunday through Wednesday from 11 am to midnight and Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 2 am. Food will be served until closing. Look for the grand opening in November and make sure to stop in and grab a frozen drink and delicious meal.

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Veterans Day Parade Falls on the 100th Anniversary of Marine Aviation From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, they have fought our country's battles in the air, on land and sea.

This year provides yet another opportunity to celebrate our country’s worthy veterans. Last year was the 100th anniversary of Naval aviation, and the Pensacola Veterans Day Parade was the most heavily attended in the city’s history. This year, Chief George Dodge of the Gulf Coast Veterans Advocacy Council is expecting to eclipse those numbers.

Traditionally celebrated on November 11 to coincide with the end of the World War I conflict, the parade and holiday will be celebrated this year on Monday, November 12 and will fall on the 100th anniversary of Marine aviation.

“This year, our parade will focus on the multiethnicity and multi-nationalism of our veterans,” said Dodge, a Native American veteran himself. “We want this parade to be all-inclusive because the military is allinclusive.”

The parade starts next to Maritime Park and follows Main St. to the Veterans Memorial Park. The parade is expected to start at 9 am and should continue until almost 11 am. Admission is free.

Greeks, Shriners and other ethnicities will have floats and active roles in the parade, lending to the international feel of the celebration. Also joining the lineup will be the Thunderbird Honor Guard of Native American veterans. Area legions and veterans associations have been planning the event for months, and Dodge reported that they couldn’t be more excited to get it underway. Almost 25 neighborhood organizations are also participating.

Thunderbird Honor Guard

By Josh Newby

“The point of all this is to remember our veterans,” said Dodge. “That is the thrust of the parade.”

Local bands are also attending the event to help celebrate veterans, as are Downtown police and fire departments.

According to Dodge, the support from the community has been overwhelming and he hopes that this will result in increased awareness and attendance.

“Whatever we can do to help everyone remember the service of our veterans, we plan to,” said Dodge. “And not only that, but we want to remember the sacrifice of and honor those who have served our country but may not be American by birth.”

For many of those who served in the military but were not born in America, this is a very valuable time for them, because it helps them feel appreciated and wanted by their adoptive country. Many past participants and audience members recall feeling that the parade was the first time they truly felt American.

For others, the parade is a wonderful chance to reflect on the services of all who have served, living and deceased, to keep our country free.

Ten-year-old Chloe Channel will perform the National Anthem.

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QUIZ:

From what Italian phrase does the Cirque du Soleil show Saltimbanco get its name? (search this issue for answer)

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