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For many of us, Memorial Day weekend serves as the unofficial start of summer. Classes are out, the temperature is steadily on rise and don’t event get me started on the humidity! Although summer doesn’t officially kick off until June 21, here along the Gulf Coast, it seems like it’s already been summertime for months. So, to help you conquer the dog days of summer, we’ve brought you the scoop on some of our favorite local frosty treats. From dreamy gelatos and sorberts to colorful snow cones and ice cream flavors galore, you’re sure to find a tasty treat to cool you off at one of these local sweet stops.
We also had a chance to catch up with two local vintage vendors to learn about the new pop-up shop they’re opening up this month in downtown Pensacola. These two popular vintage shops have combined forces (and their fabulous styles) to bring a new shopping experience to the downtown streets. Be sure to check out the story on page 8.
This month’s issue also includes details on the return of the Navy training tall ship, Juan Sebastian el Cano, to the Port of Pensacola. It’s pretty impressive and I highly recommend going to check it out. We have also brought you details on the return of this year’s PensaPride LBGTQ+ celebration and a roundup of some of the summer’s hottest reads for you to dive into this summer. Enjoy!
Until next time, Cheers!
Morgan Cooper is an LGBTQ+ artist who is new to the Pensacola arts scene. As a charcoal and watercolor artist who dabbles in photography, Morgan captures a variety of subjects in her works. Some of her work depicts popular pop culture icons like horror film favorite Michael Myers and the beloved Baby Yoda, while other times, she takes photos capturing the natural beauty of our gorgeous beaches. Morgan has attended a variety of local arts markets throughout town. You can find her work on her Instagram page, @cat colony studio, where she also takes commissions. While she has slowed down on participating in markets due to pursuing her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Morgan hopes to return to vending locally in the near future.
Tell me a little bit about yourself and your professional background.
I grew up a military brat; I was born in Georgia, but moved all over the country until we ended up in Navarre, FL, where I attended Navarre High School. After graduating, I moved to Tallahassee to attend the Aveda Institute for Cosmetology. I graduated top of my class, but after a year or so in the field of cosmetology, I realized it wasn’t my passion. I moved back to Navarre and have had many different jobs from working at Michaels, the USPS and now making parachutes for the government. Right now, I am in school and am working toward my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
How long have you been interested in drawing and painting?
I have always loved art—it was my favorite hobby, my favorite class and I always
collected any and every artistic thing I could get my hands on. I really clung to art after my mom passed away when I was six. I was going into first grade and the passing of my mom made me very shy. I refused to talk to other kids and I refused to talk to my teacher. It got to the point that every week they would bring in people that would try and get me to talk and help me with the passing of my mom. They didn’t have too much luck, I was very stubborn—that was until they brought me my own bag filled with paper, markers, crayons, colored pencils, paints, paintbrushes, etc. It really opened the door for me and eventually I started to talk. I would draw as I talked to them.
Tell me a little bit about the different types of pieces you create. What are your favorite subjects to showcase in your work?
I try to create a variety of pieces. I like to test myself and see what I can do. I
have dabbled in portraits; I’m not the best at portraits, but I find them very fun. I also love to depict weird stuff like ghosts doing things like chores. I would love to get into more impactful art—really dig in and create pieces that have deeper meanings that make you think. As for my favorite subjects to capture, I really go through phases, especially during different seasons. I love taking close-up pictures of waves crashing and catching the movement of clouds. I enjoy painting ghosts, painting my pets or family pets, popular characters and animals in general. Can you take me through your creative process and describe what goes into creating one of your pieces?
I would say the vast majority of my creative process comes in moments. I’ll get an idea and establish the beginning stages of it and I will keep coming back to it just so I can take a moment and come back with
“fresh eyes.” Sometimes that really helps my brain figure out the next steps I want to take. Of course, I am always listening to music, I very rarely paint in a “serious” manner—I want my art to reflect me and I want it to be fun and invoke happiness.
Is there anything else you’d like to add, or that you’d like readers to know that I might not have asked?
I’m so honored to be a featured artist, especially for the pride-focused issue. I would like to add that if you have been wanting to try art, but get frustrated that you aren’t good enough, or that you “aren’t an artist,” don’t let that stop you. Go out and get messy, try and try again. Art is an amazing outlet, and you can be an artist no matter your skill level or experience.
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Two popular pensacola vinTage sellers are Teaming up To form a new vinTage shop–rocke T To saTurn vinTage. Vanna Smith, owner of Saturn Collection Vintage, and Valorie Taylor, owner of Rocket Anyway Vintage, are taking both their businesses and their friendship to a new level by opening up a pop-up shop, fittingly named Rocket to Saturn Vintage, for the downtown crowd.
Smith and Taylor are longtime fans of vintage and have years of experience curating and selling vintage clothing, accessories, and homeware. “I grew up visiting Years Ago-Go Vintage in West Pensacola in the 90s and began reselling vintage clothing in 2000 on eBay,” Smith explained. “I opened a booth at Miles Antique Mall and gave my shop the name it has now in 2017.”
Though not a Pensacola native, Taylor has been selling vintage around town since her move many years ago. “I moved to Pensacola six years ago. I have been reselling on Etsy since 2010 and had 2 vintage booths in Rhode Island, so I opened a few booths in Pensacola.”
In recent times, the two have become known throughout the Pensacola community for selling beautiful and bright clothing at vintage popups and markets throughout the city. Both Saturn Collection and Rocket Anyway Vintage also have booths in Bo’s Local Finds on N 9th Avenue.
In an attempt to grab the attention of the downtown crowd, the duo decided to team up and try out a pop-up shop at One Palafox Place. Smith and Taylor feel that the location is the perfect spot to try out a pop-up shop.
“While the space is petite, it could not be in a better location. We are so excited to be part of the ecosystem of One Palafox Place and downtown Pensacola,” Smith said. “We had been looking for a permanent location to possibly open our own standalone shop for nearly six months. We happened to see that the unit at One Palafox Place was for lease while Valorie was vending at a market hosted by The Nest General Store. Valorie asked for the opportunity of a short-term lease over the summer and they agreed to give it a try with Rocket to Saturn!”
Taylor added that the two are “so grateful that One Palafox Place is giving us this opportunity.”
Collaborating on this new pop-up shop is not the first time that the duo has worked together, though. From September 2022 to March of this year, Smith and Taylor ran Velocity Market, an outdoor vintage and art market held on the third Saturday of the month outside of Bo’s Local Finds. The pair’s success with this market and
their shared goals prompted them with the idea of teaming up to create something new; thus, Rocket to Saturn Vintage was born.
“Vanna and I work together so well during events and hosting Velocity Market, so it makes total sense to open a shop together,” Taylor said.
“We share the same goals; to save preloved clothing from the landfill while giving Pensacola’s funky people the opportunity to wear something unique that can’t be found at the mall,” Smith added.
Rocket to Saturn Vintage will host its grand opening on June 3. The pop-up shop will be located at 11 Palafox Place, Suite F inside the breezeway next to The Nest. The shop will be open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm, with potential changes to accommodate for holidays and events. Rocket to Saturn Vintage will be open in this downtown location until at least August 31. If the shop does well, Rocket to Saturn Vintage may become a more permanent member of the downtown community.
In addition to their new pop-up shop, the duo will still be running all of their other vintage ventures. Taylor’s Rocket Anyway booth at Oooodles Antiques and her booths at Bo’s Local Finds will still be open and updated regularly with fresh vintage pieces. Smith’s booth at Bo’s Local Finds will also be maintained as usual, as well as both of the pair’s Etsy shops. They also have plans to bring back Velocity Market in the fall.
To stay up to date with Rocket Anyway Vintage, check out @rocketanywayvintage on Instagram, and to stay updated with Saturn Collection Vintage, visit @saturncollection on Instagram. For grand opening details and updates on the duo’s pop-up shop, follow @rocket.to.saturn. vintage on Instagram.
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by Morgan Cole
There might not be an “official” dessert of summer, but you’d be hard pressed to find one better than ice cream. Wonderfully sweet, melt-in-yourmouth smooth and always refreshingly cool, it may very well be the perfect warm-weather treat. From creatively-flavored small-batch ice creams and Mexican Paletas, to creamy gelatos and sorbets, there’s no better place to scoop up a frosty treat than right here in Pensacola. So, if you’re looking for a cool treat to chill out with this summer, we’ve got you covered with this helpful guide to some of the sweetest ice cream and frozen treat shops in town!
405 South Palafox St.
Owned by professional golfer and Pensacola native, Bubba Watson Jr., Bubba’s Sweet Spot doubles as not just an ice cream spot but a place for homemade chocolate, fudge and candy, too. The Sweet Spot allows you to stack up scoops of your favorite flavors while piling on all the delicious toppings.
140 South Jefferson St.
This quaint downtown market dishes up traditional soda fountain-style ice creams and shakes in an abundance of tasty flavors and topping options. AJ’s serves up Hershey Ice Cream that can be used to create a variety of special treats, including “having it your way” where you can make your dish/treat however you want. AJ’s has options for vegans, with dairy-free ice cream and shakes in addition to soda fountains, upscale grocery items, snacks, produce, local craft beers, wines and other general products.
112 Palafox Place
Although this neighborhood chocolatier is most known for its decadent, handmade European-inspired chocolates and chocolatecovered popcorn, the shop also serves up tasty gelatos in a variety of flavors. You can stack your favorite flavors in one of their homemade waffle or chocolate-dipped cones. Peterbooke also carries a variety of other baked goods, gift baskets and hand-dipped chocolate treats like chocolatecovered Oreos, pretzel rods and more.
170 South Jefferson St.
From a small bakery in California, to locations across the U.S. and Canada, this gourmet cinnamon roll shop is sure to satisfy just about any sweet tooth craving. Although Cinnaholic is most known for its variety of uniquely flavored cinnamon rolls piled with decadent toppings, this sweet shop also dishes up dreamy Dole Whip that’s sure to satisfy you on a hot summer day. All of their desert offerings are also 100 percent vegan, dairy and lactose-free, eggfree and cholesterol-free so, indulge and leave some of that guilt behind!
3101 East Cervantes St.
This new sweet stop dishes up homemade, southern-inspired ice cream with local flair. Fannie Lou’s offers fun Pensacola-themed flavors, including Graffiti Bridge, a flavor that will change all the time, Bushwacker and even Pelican Poo, which is a special twist on cookies and cream. Many recipes and flavors options are inspired by the owner’s grandmother, Fannie Lou, who had a passion for making delicious desserts and ice creams. All of Fannie Lou’s ice creams are made from scratch at the shop’s small batch creamery, using all locally sourced ingredients. Fannie Lou’s also offers a variety of non-dairy options. One of the most popular ice cream flavors is the beloved Marshmallow Fudge Brownie. Stop by and give this new sweet spot a try.
40 South Palafox St., Unit 101
With a new location on Palafox Street in downtown Pensacola, this sweet confections shop has been prided since 1947 for its handmade, creamy Mackinac Island-style fudge, handmade chocolate and 24 flavors of original recipe ice cream. Kilwins makes a majority of their confections on-site for customers to observe, including their famous fudge, caramel corn and brittle, fresh waffle cones and more. From hand-dipped caramel apples, homemade fudge and peanut butter brittle to toasted coconut ice cream, there’s something at Kilwins that’s sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. You can also get your Kilwins fix at their second location on the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk at 400 Quietwater Beach Road.
501 South Palafox St., Unit 6
Located in The Garden at Palafox + Main, this cool new kiosk serves up traditional Italian-style gelatos and sorbets. Available in a variety of fresh flavors, Frostyworld’s assortment of sorbets and gelatos are handcrafted using high-quality ingredients. From gourmet flavor options like mango and raspberry to Belgium chocolate, Butterfinger, birthday cake and more, Frostyworld offers sweet treats that are sure to satisfy just about any craving. Beat the summer heat with one of their refreshingly sweet fruit sorbets or gelatos.
1010 North 12th Ave., Suite 133
The makers behind Pensacola’s wildly popular pop-up fine dining experience, TROUBADOUR, have returned with a new venture and this time, it’s something sweet. Owned by local husband-and-wife duo Alex and Ashley Lamonte, Lamonte Gelato offers an assortment of daily made small batch artisanal gelatos and coffees, all prepared by Alex, who received formal training in Italy. The variety of traditional gelato flavors offered by the shop pay homage to his Italian heritage, with flavors like sweet cream Fior di Latte, cocoa nib-infused Stracciatella and Nutellaesque Gianduia. With 14 unique flavors of small batch gelatos prepared each day, you’re sure to find a creamy and delicious sweet treat.
5331 North Palafox St.
Surprisingly not located in Alabama, Sweet Cone Alabama is all about mixing ambiance with the love of ice cream. In addition to their many tasty cold desserts, you’ll find candy, fudge, milkshakes, a 3-foot deep sprinkle pool and dual photo booths at the back of the shop. Stack up scoops of all your favorite flavors while piling on any of the many available toppings!
5800 North W St.
As one of Pensacola’s newest havens for sweet treats, La Michocana has arrived in the neighborhood just in time for the summer heat. The name “Michoacana” is frequently used as a slang term for “natural” or “fresh” in Mexico, which perfectly describes the 100+ tasty flavors of handmade popsicles and 70 ice cream varieties available at this sweet stop. One of the classics (and a local favorite) is the sweet and spicy mangonada, a dessert crafted using fresh mango ice cream as a base and then sprinkled with chamoy and Tajin before being topped with fresh mango, tamarindo candy and a tamarin stick. Other savory snacks like chicarron preparado and elote corn are also available.
9329 N Palafox St.
For Chris “Mr. C” Brewer, the owner of Mr. C’s Homemade Ice Cream, the science behind ice cream excites him as muchas his customers are to taste it. After opening his first location in May 2021, Mr. C’s continues to serve as a local favorite. The shop offers a rotating menu of delicious homemade ice creams, shakes, floats and other sweet treats. With a unique mix of rotating flavor options like lavender lemon, pistachio and mermaid sparkle, you never know what flavor Mr. C will be dishing up next. One of the most popular items on the menu is the “Adult Ice Creams,” which include an assortment of alcohol-infused ice cream flavors that can be purchased by the pint. As far as toppings go, you won’t find any at Mr. C’s because at this no-frills ice cream joint, the tasty homemade flavors are meant to be enjoyed just as they come.
840 West Michigan Ave. & 2620 Creighton Rd., Suite 701
Unleash your inner hero at this superhero-themed dessert shop, where it’s all about candy, comics and fun. Owned by local twin brothers Jamal and Jamari Sharp, this chill sweet stop serves up New Orleans-style snowballs with a variety of tasty toppings. The snowball-making duo opened their first shop on Michigan Avenue in Pensacola when they were just 22-years old and have been a huge hit ever since, with locals and visitors lining up for their cool, sweet treats. BAM! Snoballs makes all of their own simple syrups, with the flavors imported straight from New Orleans. You can even stuff your Snoball with cheesecake or ice cream or choose from one of their tasty toppings or drizzles.
June marks the beginning of Pride month, a time of celebration, community and love. As the month continues, LGBTQ+ Pensacolians will bring the Pride party from the beach to the streets of East Hill in Pensacola. For its third consecutive year, the annual PensaPride event will return for a colorful celebration on June 24 at Cordova Square.
Held annually, this local Pride event focuses on strengthening and supporting the LGBTQ+ community in Pensacola. Each year in June, the day-long arts and culture festival is hosted during Pride month to bring together members of our local LBGTQ+ community. The goal of this family-friendly event is to celebrate and uplift Pensacola’s queer community by featuring a variety of local LGBTQ+ vendors, artists, musicians and more. Held at Cordova Square located at 12th Ave. and Gonzalez St. in East Hill, the park will be filled with members of the community and allies supporting queer love and equality.
In 2021, the PensaPride event was co-created by local LGBTQ+ nonprofit, Strive, and the ever-popular Pensacola Arts Market. After discussing the need to bring an LBGTQ+-specific artsfocused event to Pensacola for Pride month, the two organizations decided to partner to host their first arts-focused event and celebration that supports the local LGBTQ+ community.
“Our mission is to normalize the inclusion, in an uplifting and encouraging environment, of LGBTQIA+ people in all marginalized groups; especially those with intersections of race, gender, and people with disabilities,” Marri Salt, local artist and owner of Pensacola Arts Market, said. “We value the free and open expression of all LGBTQIA+ people as their authentic selves in our community.”
The festival is a safe space for queer individuals to gather, express themselves creatively and have fun. Since PensaPride strives to be inclusive to everyone, this will be a sober and alcohol-free event. There will be plenty of entertainment provided at the event, including live music, DJs and other fun performances to watch.
“Guests can expect to have a fun day in the park with their community, enjoy local performers, singer-songwriters, DJs and more. There will be arts and crafts for all ages. There will be an acoustic stage for folks to chill, as well as interactive art stations,” Salt said.
PensaPride will also host a large variety of queer-run and queer-friendly vendors and exhibitors to check out. The many vendors will be selling everything from food, skincare and art to clothing, plants and jewelry.
“We will have over 100 exhibitors including community organizations, local artisans, vintage boutiques, plant boutiques, Melt food truck, Sneaky Tiki Shaved Ice, Moody Mocha, and more,” Salt explained.
While PensaPride is a fun and celebratory event, it also recognizes the hardships that queer individuals go through. To help further support members of the community, several LGBTQ+-focused organizations and groups will also be in attendance, with some offering resources for queer individuals to get the support they may need.
The third annual PensaPride celebration will be held Saturday, June 24, from 10 am to 4 pm at Cordova Square, located at 1101 N. 12th Avenue in Pensacola. For more information on the event, visit @PensaPride on Facebook or Instagram.
We value the free and open expression of all LGBTQIA+ people as their authentic selves in our community.”
As summer weather approaches and pensacolians begin returning to the beaches and parks to bask in the sunlight, so too does a local favorite event make its return for the ninth time. The Navy training tall ship Juan Sebastián de Elcano is underway to the Port of Pensacola—Commendencia Street Slip. From May 29 to June 3, locals and tourists alike will have the opportunity to visit this historic ship. This visit will coincide with Fiesta Pensacola festivities, which include free-to-the-public ship tours.
“This is a very unique opportunity for Pensacola in that the rich history of the ship celebrates and reinforces the heritage of Pensacola and our Spanish history,” CAPT Daniel McCort USN (ret) and former President of the Pensacola Navy League said.
Philip “Lipo” Davis, the Honorary Consul from Spain in Pensacola, having succeeded the position from his mother, Dame Maria Davis, will spearhead the return of the Elcano to Pensacola. The world-famous Elcano has been repeatedly visiting Pensacola since 1959 to celebrate the city’s rich Spanish history.
Commanded by Captain Manuel García Ruiz, The Elcano is a four-masted topsail schooner and is one of the oldest tall ships sailing today. Built and launched in 1927, The Elcano was named after the Spanish explorer who completed Ferdinand Magellan’s first-ever circumnavigation of the earth from 1519 to 1522. In the last 100 years, the ship has gone to sea and sailed nearly two million miles. The ship itself is very large at
well over 300 feet long. It’s got an enormous set of sails with a full mast called a “square topper.” The ship carries a Spanish Navy captain (the commanding officer), under him, an executive officer, a chief of studies, and an additional 20 officers, 80 naval and marine midshipmen, 20 petty officers, 150 crew members and, because at its heart, the Elcano is a floating school, between three and six civilians are also aboard the ship.
The Elcano is a commissioned vessel by the Spanish Navy, and its mission is to train Spanish naval midshipmen. To do this task, the ship goes on an annual six-month deployment during which they make a number of stops, a favorite being Pensacola. While the Elcano is underway, midshipmen are under instruction learning navigation, seamanship and nautical skills that are needed later in life as naval officers. They’re also amidst an intercultural exchange with the opportunity for personal growth and language development.
“The goal is for the crew to engage with and learn more about our city, as we learn more about our city’s Spanish influence,” Mark Curley, current President of the Pensacola Navy League commented in a press release.
For more information about the Elcano visit and public tours, visit the upcoming events page at pensacolanavyleague.org.
The schedule of events below are subject to change pending weather and other conditions. Updates will be posted on the Pensacola Navy League website at pensacolanavyleague.org.
Monday, May 29:
Elcano arrives at Port of Pensacola Commendencia Street Slip at 9 am
9 am to 10 am: ................................................. Welcome at the Port of Pensacola
1 pm to 4 pm: ...................................................................................... Public Tours
5 pm to 7 pm: Navy League Reception
Tuesday, May 30: 9 am: Consul General Arrival
10 am to 12:30 pm: ............................................................................ Public Tours
7 pm to 9 pm: Reception on Board
Wednesday, May 31:
9:15 am: Mass and Jura de Bandera for Spanish Nationals
3 pm to 6 pm: ...................................................................................... Public Tours
10:30 am to 12 pm: .............................................................. Blue Angels Practice
6:45 pm: Fiesta Days
Thursday, June 1: 10 am to 2 pm: Wreath Laying at Sea or at the Plaza de Luna Statue 4 pm to 6 pm: ...................................................................................... Public Tours
Friday, June 2: 9 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 6 pm: ......................................................... Public Tours 7 pm: ................................................................................................. Fiesta Parade 9 pm: Post Parade Party
Saturday, June 3: 1 pm: Boat Parade Elcano departs from Port of Pensacola–No Public Tours
* Visitors must be able to climb stairs. Strollers will not be permitted on the ship. Paid parking will be available Downtown. There are no public restrooms aboard the Elcano.
Looking for a good page-turner to dive into this summer? We asked our friends at Bodacious Bookstore & Cafe for a few of their latest top-selling books to add to your summer reading list. Find a cozy spot, grab a cool drink and get lost in one of these great summer reads.
Harriet and Wyn have been the perfect couple since they met in college—they go together like salt and pepper, honey and tea, lobster and rolls. Except, now—for reasons they’re still not discussing—they don’t. They broke up five months ago. And still haven’t told their best friends. Which is how they find themselves sharing a bedroom at the Maine cottage that has been their friend group’s yearly getaway for the last decade. Their annual respite from the world, where for one vibrant, blissful week they leave behind their daily lives; have copious amounts of cheese, wine and seafood; and soak up the salty coastal air with the people who understand them most.
Only this year, Harriet and Wyn are lying through their teeth while trying not to notice how desperately they still want each other. Because the cottage is for sale and this is the last week they’ll all have together in this place. They can’t stand to break their friends’ hearts, and so they’ll play their parts. Harriet will be the driven surgical resident who never starts a fight, and Wyn will be the laid-back charmer who never lets the cracks show. It’s a flawless plan. After years of being in love, how hard can it be to fake it for one week…in front of those who know you best?
Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute takes a very unscientific view of equality. Except for one: Calvin Evans; the lonely, brilliant, Nobel-prize nominated grudge-holder who falls in love with--of all things--her mind. True chemistry results. But like science, life is unpredictable. Which is why a few years later Elizabeth Zott finds herself not only a single mother, but the reluctant star of America’s most beloved cooking show Supper at Six. Elizabeth’s unusual approach to cooking (“combine one tablespoon acetic acid with a pinch of sodium chloride”) proves revolutionary. But as her following grows, not everyone is happy. Because as it turns out, Elizabeth Zott isn’t just teaching women to cook. She’s daring them to change the status quo.
Laugh-out-loud funny, shrewdly observant, and studded with a dazzling cast of supporting characters, Lessons in Chemistry is as original and vibrant as its protagonist.
From award-winning authors Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone comes an enthralling, romantic novel spanning time and space about two time-traveling rivals who fall in love and must change the past to ensure their future. Among the ashes of a dying world, an agent of the Commandment finds a letter. It reads: Burn before reading.
Thus begins an unlikely correspondence between two rival agents hellbent on securing the best possible future for their warring factions. Now, what began as a taunt, a battlefield boast, becomes something more. Something epic. Something romantic. Something that could change the past and the future. Except the discovery of their bond would mean the death of each of them. There’s still a war going on, after all. And someone has to win. That’s how war works, right?
Co-written by two beloved and award-winning sci-fi writers, This Is How You Lose the Time War is an epic love story spanning time and space.
June Home Games at Blue Wahoos Stadium
For more information and tickets, visit milb.com/pensacola
June 6 at 6:35 pm - Montgomery Biscuits vs Blue Wahoos
June 7 at 6:35 pm - Montgomery Biscuits vs Blue Wahoos
June 8 at 6:35 pm - Montgomery Biscuits vs Blue Wahoos
June 9 at 6:35 pm - Montgomery Biscuits vs Blue Wahoos
June 10 at 6:05 pm - Montgomery Biscuits vs Blue Wahoos
June 11 at 4:05 pm - Montgomery Biscuits vs Blue Wahoos
June 13 at 6:35 pm - Mississippi Braves vs Blue Wahoos
June 14 at 6:35 pm - Mississippi Braves vs Blue Wahoos
June 15 at 6:35 pm - Mississippi Braves vs Blue Wahoos
June 16 at 6:35 pm - Mississippi Braves vs Blue Wahoos
June 17 at 6:05 pm - Mississippi Braves vs Blue Wahoos
June 18 at 4:05 pm - Mississippi Braves vs Blue Wahoos
. . . . . . June 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
The world-famous Blue Angels can be seen practicing over the National Naval Aviation Museum at NAS Pensacola select days throughout the year. Department of Defense identification card holders and their guests (active duty service members, retirees, and their families) can visit the National Naval Aviation Museum to watch the Blue Angels practice. The gates will open at 9:30 am. The practice flight demonstrations can also be viewed outside of NAS Pensacola including Fort Pickens, boat cruises, and various points throughout downtown. The Blue Angels will take off around 10:30 am and the practices last for about 55 minutes. Practice schedules are subject to change.
June 2
Come catch some beads, hear the sounds of local high school marching bands, and enjoy watching beautiful floats parade through downtown beginning at 7 pm. Bring the entire family to one of Pensacola’s favorite Fiesta events. In addition to the dozens of local krewes parading, special appearances will be made by a masked DeLuna LXXII, his queen and their court. Parade parking is available throughout the downtown area on a firstcome first serve basis. For more information, visit fiestapensacola.org.
Puffs at Pensacola Little Theatre
June 2-11
For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs, who also happened to be there. A fast-paced romp through the Seven Increasingly Eventful Years gives you a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of three potential heroes just trying to make it through a magic school that proves to be very dangerous for children. Alongside them are the Puffs, a group of well-meaning, loyal outsiders with a thing for badgers. Puffs is written by Matt Cox and directed by Brandi Lane. The Pensacola Little Theatre is located at 400 South Jefferson Street. For tickets and more information, visit pensacolalittletheatre.com.
June 3
The Fiesta of Five Flags Centennial Imports Boat Parade sets sail from the Pensacola Yacht Club at 1 pm on June 3. The parade of over 25 marine vessels will start at the mouth of the Bayou Chico Bridge and will make its way to the Quietwater Boardwalk on Pensacola Beach. The community is encouraged to watch as DeLuna’s court, crew and parade of vessels set sail on the beautiful Pensacola Bay. To watch the colorful cruise from land, the best views will be from Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center or Plaza de Luna in Downtown Pensacola. For more information, visit fiestapensacola.org.
Night on the Tracks
Night on the Tracks is a multi-venue arts and music event in East Hill. The latest installation of the event will take place on June 3 beginning at 4:30 pm at 813 E La Rua Street. The event spans seven different venues, including From the Ground Up Community Garden, Blake Doyle Skatepark, Pensacola MESS Hall, 309
Punk Project, End of the Line Cafe, Doc’s Hop Shop, and The Handlebar. There will be live entertainment, art, music, shopping, food and more. Join Pensacola’s art community in a fun Night on the Tracks! For more information, visit 309punkproject.org/night-on-the-tracks.
June 3
Kick off pride month with Sunday’s Child on June 3 at the Hellcat Hangar located at 1008 N. Navy Blvd. in Pensacola. This celebratory event will feature live entertainment, an art auction, gender portraits, a drag show, dance party and much more. Polkadot Entertainment is bringing all of the fun and Kulture Kreated and DJ BT Wubz will provide the musical entertainment to keep you dancing through the night. This twopart event will kick off with a day party from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, which includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, free flowing wine and champagne and live entertainment. The night party event runs from 8 to 10 pm and includes dinner and sweets from local food trucks, access to the open bar, live entertainment and a dance party. Tickets start at $60 and can be purchased online at sundayschild.org/events. For complete event details, visit sundayschild.org.
June 8
World Ocean Day will be a day of environmentally focused games, activities and art projects at the Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center. The Chamber, along with multiple partner agencies, will be presenting information on protecting our beaches and marine habitat in conjunction with World Ocean Day. The open house will feature presentations including a live feeding of the lionfish which are housed in the educational display tank at the Perdido Key Visitor’s Center. The event will run from 10 am to 2 pm and is free to attend. The address of the events is 15500 Perdido Key Drive, Perdido Key Florida. For more information, visit business.perdidochamber.com/events.
June 10
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole as she meets the Queen of Hearts, the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, and all the other characters from this classic story. Of course, expect the typical LaBelle twist. Featuring the Pensacola Saenger’s older Elementary, Middle, and High School students. The show begins at 6 pm and doors open at 5 pm. The Pensacola Saenger Theatre is located at 118 South Palafox Place. For tickets and more information, visit pensacolasaenger.com.
ing for an authentic recreation of live Fleetwood Mac shows. Doors open at 7 pm and the show begins at 8. The Vinyl Music Hall is located at 2 S Palafox Street. For tickets and more information, visit vinylmusichall.com.
June 28
RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World 2023 is coming to the Pensacola Saenger Theatre this June. Perception is not reality... Asia O’Hara, Bosco, DeJa Skye, Jujubee, Lady Camden, Laganja, Vanessa Vanjie and select finalists from Season 15 of RuPaul’s Drag Race are unknowingly trapped in the Netwerq. Free your mind this summer at the world’s largest drag production. Uploaded by Voss Events in collaboration with World of Wonder and MTV. Audience members must be 18+ to attend. Doors open at 7 pm and the show begins at 8 pm. The Pensacola Saenger Theatre is located at 118 South Palafox Place. For tickets and more information, visit pensacolasaenger.com.
June 28 -
July 2
The Pensacola Big Game Fishing Club will host its Annual Pensacola International Billfish Tournament. For those who have not fished the Pensacola International Billfish tournament hosted by the PBGFC, you are in for a treat. The tournament is during the hottest Billfish action of the season. The event kicks off on June 28 with a captain’s meeting and ends July 2 with an awards banquet. The Pensacola International Billfish Tournament is hosted at the Palafox Pier & Yacht Harbor, located at 997 S Palafox Street. For more information, visit pbgfc.com/pensacola-international-billfish.
RMHC
5k
July 1
The 2023 Firecracker 5K will be held in historic downtown Pensacola and benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida. The race starts and ends at Seville Quarter (130 E Government Street) and invites both runners and walkers to join the fun. Celebrate this Fourth of July-themed race by wearing your red, white, and blue. Following the 5K is the Kids Fun Run. Regular registration ends on June 30. Late registration is available after that and can be completed at packet pickup or the morning of the race. For more information or to register, visit runsignup. com/Race/FL/Pensacola/RMHCFirecracker5K.
Flora-Bama Freedom Run
June 24
Formed in 2014, Rumours (also known as Rumours ATL) has taken the U.S. by storm with their stage scorching renditions of Fleetwood Mac songs. Fans from across the nation claim that Rumours is the band to see if you are look-
July 1
Flora-Bama’s 3rd Annual Freedom Run will take place on July 1. From ribbons and bows to flags, socks and t-shirts, break out your best red, white and blue attire because we want to make this run scream America! This patriotic run will feature two courses: a 4-mile course and a 1-mile course. Participants can either walk or run, just have fun! The races start at 8 am. The Flora-Bama is located at 17401 Perdido Key Drive in Pensacola. For more information or to register, visit florabama. com/freedom-run.
On May 9, Chief of Naval Air Training Rear. Adm. Richard Brophy named Cmdr. Bryce Aubuchon as the incoming executive officer of the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, for the 2024-2025 show seasons.
A native of Washington, Missouri, Aubuchon graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Southeast Missouri State University in 2005 and received his commission through Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida in 2006, earning his wings in 2008.
“I am deeply humbled to help Cmdr. Alex Armatas and the Blue Angels continue the squadron’s legacy of excellence through the 78th season,” Aubuchon said. “It is a true privilege to join the team and I look forward to the opportunity to work with such outstanding Sailors, Marines and community members.”
Aubuchon is currently assigned as the senior Aviation Safety Officer for Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Force. He has served on four deployments across multiple Fleets and has accumulated more than 3,100 flight hours in the P-8A, P-3C and T-6A.
Aubuchon will assume his role following the Blue Angels homecoming air show at Naval Air Station Pensacola scheduled for November 2.
The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the teamwork and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to the country through flight demonstrations and community outreach. During their 78th air show season, the Blue Angels are scheduled to perform 66 demonstrations at 33 locations in 2024. Since 1946, the Blue Angels have performed for more than 496 million fans.
For more information about the Blue Angels, including the 2023 and 2024 air show schedules, visit blueangels.navy.mil.
Chief of Naval Air Training Rear. Adm. Richard Brophy named Cmdr. Bryce Aubuchon as the incoming executive officer of the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, for the 2024-2025 show seasons on May 9.
A native of Washington, Missouri, Aubuchon graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Southeast Missouri State University in 2005 and received his commission through Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida, in 2006, earning his wings in 2008.
“I am deeply humbled to help Cmdr. Alex Armatas and the Blue Angels continue the squadron’s legacy of excellence through the 78th season,” Aubuchon said. “It is a true privilege to join the team and I look forward to the opportunity to work with such outstanding Sailors, Marines and community members.”
Aubuchon is currently assigned as the senior Aviation Safety Officer for Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Force. He has served on four deployments across multiple Fleets and has accumulated more than 3,100 flight hours in the P-8A, P-3C and T-6A.
Aubuchon will assume his role following the Blue Angels homecoming air show at Naval Air Station Pensacola scheduled for November 2.
The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the teamwork and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to the country through flight demonstrations and community outreach. During their 78th air show season, the Blue Angels are scheduled to perform 66 demonstrations at 33 locations in 2024. Since 1946, the Blue Angels have performed for more than 496 million fans.
For more information about the Blue Angels, including the 2023 and 2024 air show schedules, visit blueangels.navy.mil.
