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It’s finally October! One of my favorite months—the weather cools, fall festivals abound and, of course, Halloween is upon us. Halloween is a favorite holiday in my family and in recent years, we’ve taken to helping my 6-year-old throw a fabulous party for all of her friends. It’s a big job (thanks, grandma!), but so worth it to see these cute little costumed kids running around and my daughter’s happy and proud face. We have been steadily increasing the “scare factor” each year and this year will be the scariest yet (for 6-year-olds, that is). In this issue, we enlisted the help of local Halloween experts Shawn and Lynne Mitchell to put together a DIY Halloween project for you, our dear readers, to try at home. Their project was so cool that we are definitely going to try it for my daughter’s Halloween party. So, get out your crafting tools and give it a try, too. Details are on page 35. October also marks another issue of Pensacola Magazine’s Home and Garden in which we feature an interesting local home. This time, we visited the home of super sweet and creative couple Dianne Krumel and Barry Goodson. Their tropical treehouse is truly a local slice of paradise. The couple’s meticulously tended gardens are filled with thousands of tropical plants—from bromeliads and plumeria to ginger, banana and much more. To complement the gardens and to offer superb views of both the flora and Pensacola Bay, the couple installed floor to ceiling windows on the upper floor and the results are incredible. Check out their unique, art filled home on page 38. October is chock full of fun in Pensacola, too. Visit the Greater Good Festival Oct. 11 and 12 for some charitable, earth loving fun. This year’s event is being held at the Maritime Park, so the turnout and the weather should be fantastic. Another local staple, Pensacola Greek Fest offers up some delectable and culturally enriching fun October 1012. Opa! And don’t forget to get your local fall treasure—glass pumpkins. First City Art Center’s annual Pumpkin Patch is takes place Oct. 10 and 11. Happy Fall!
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CONTENTS FEATURES 28. Design Favorites 31. Brew up a Frightfully Fun Halloween Party 35. Deadly DIY Decor 38. Tropical Treehouse 38.
DEPARTMENTS 8. Fall Into Fun 10. Greater Good Festival 12. Stepping Out in Style 14. Greek Festival 35.
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October Events In and Around Pensacola
W PENSACOLA INTERSTATE FAIR Oct. 16-26
By Christian Pacheco
ith the temperatures dropping and sunny days about to get shorter, October is the time when many people get out of the water and say goodbye to long days at the beach. That doesn’t mean that there’s nothing to do when the workday is done. Take a look at some events that prove there are still good times to be had during the fall in Pensacola.
It’s time again to ride the rides and savor the sweets at the annual Pensacola Interstate Fair from Oct. 16-26. When you want a break from the cotton candy and tilt-a-whirl, go enjoy free live entertainment including Eddie Money, Chloe Channell and the Chris Martin Band. For a complete list of event schedules and admission prices, call 944.4500 or visit pensacolafair.com.
From Oct. 3-4, Perdido Key will host its Fifth Annual Oktoberfest with all the food, beer and live polka Oct. music you can 3-4 handle. Call 492.4660 or go to visitperdido.com for more details.
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8TH ANNUAL GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH Oct. 11
The First City Art Center is once again hosting their Glass Pumpkin Patch event Saturday, Oct. 11 at Creative Warehouse 1 from 10 am to 2 pm, where more than 1,500 handcrafted pumpkins will be on display and for purchase. For those who can’t wait to get their hands on these homemade crafts, come to the preview party on Friday, Oct. 10 for food, entertainment and live glassblowing and pottery demonstrations. Admission is $25 for the preview party and free for the Pumpkin Patch event. Visit firstcityart.org or call 429.1222 for more information.
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From Sept. 27-Nov. 2, come down to Sweet Photo by Amy and Company Inc. Season Farms in Milton and roam the giant corn maze themed after 2014 Masters Champion Bubba Watson. After finding their way out of the maze, guests can try their hand at shooting the Corn Cannon, race around the Sunflower Speedway and try to touch the sky while jumping on the Corn Popper inflatable. Call 675.3573 or visit sweetseasonfarms.com for admission prices, hours of operation and a full list of events.
Those daring enough to go to the corner of Highway 64 and Osprey in Robertsdale, Ala. from Oct. 24-31 will encounter thrills and chills on a haunted hayride through the Medieval Oct. Village until they reach the 24-31 haunted castle. With fortune tellings, free drive-in horror movies and a pumpkin patch tour, there’s something for everybody on every night from 6 pm-12 pm. For more information, call 572.1407 or visit gcrf.us.
FRIGHT NITES AT MEDIEVAL VILLAGE
Oct. 18, 19, 25 & 26 Kids 12 and under can get a head start on their trick-or-treating at the Gulf Breeze Zoo during Photo by A. Peacock Boo at the Zoo on Oct. 18, 19, 25 and 26. From 10 am to 4 pm, they can also OO AT THE OO see the animals, get their faces painted and more. Tickets for children and adults are $12, and season ticket holders get half off. Call 932.2229 or visit gulfbreezezoo.org to learn more.
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Ghoulish and ghostly guests will leave the Medieval Village in Robertsdale, Ala. to make way for royalty, wizards and all things Middle Ages Nov. 1-2. The Renaissance Fair will host the Knights of Valour from The History Channel’s Full Metal Jousting, and will feature horse riding, falconry, juggling and all sorts of entertainment. Go to gcrf.us or call 572.1407 for details on admission and other activities.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Oct. 27-31
Get ready to do the Time Warp again as the Pensacola Little Theatre presents five days of The Rocky Horror Show from Oct. 27-31 on the Mainstage. Tickets for the play start at $14. For more on the show, visit pensacolalittletheatre.com or call the box office at 432.2042.
Oct. 30
Downtown Trickor-Treat The annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat takes place Thursday, Oct. 30 from 4-6 pm. Children nine and under can go door-todoor and collect tons of treats from area businesses. Go to downtownpensacola.com or call 434.5371 to learn more.
24TH ANNUAL H H W T T
Chills may very well AUNTED OUSE run down your spine with four different ALKING AND haunted walking tours through hisROLLEY OURS toric downtown Pensacola starting Oct. 17. Adults can try the Redlight Tour, and all ages are welcome to opt for Ghastly Ghosts of North Seville, Murder and Mayhem, Tragedy and Terror of South Seville and even a ride on the Trolley of the Doomed. For a list of ticket prices and tour dates, visit historicpensacola.org.
$1,000 SEVILLE QUARTER HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST
Oct. 31
Cap off the scariest night of the year with a chance to win $1,000 during the costume contest at the Seville Quarter Halloween Party at Phineas Phogg’s. Registration is at 7 pm for $10 and the contest begins at 9 pm. The best costume wins $1,000 cash and prizes will be awarded to the top 20 costumes. Call 434.6211 or visit sevillequarter.com for more details.
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FESTIVAL By Christian Pacheco
For the eighth year, the Greater Good Festival is bringing diversity, togetherness and light-hearted fun to the families of Northwest Florida. This time, it will be a little closer to home for many of its fans. The festival, produced by Greater Good Inc. and staffed by volunteers, will take place Oct. 11-12 at Community Maritime Park in downtown Pensacola. In previous years, the festival was held at Adventures Unlimited in Milton. Ric Kindle, the festival’s founder and music coordinator, explained that he worked with the city to stage it downtown in response to guests’ request that the event be held in a more central location. “The more people we can reach with the festival, the better it will be,” said Kindle.
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The upcoming celebration will include yoga classes, several children’s activities and vendor booths. Two of the local vendors are Rafi Perez, a local contemporary artist, and Klee Galligan, a jewelry maker. Both will be featured in the festival’s Visual Art Zone and are excited to be a part of this year’s Greater Good Festival, saying they love the theme and energy, according to a news release. Equally as promising as the visual art and activities offered is the lineup of musical entertainment. Various regional acts including Betsy Badwater, Ivory Faces and Delta Reign will take the stage at the Randall K. and Martha A. Hunter Amphitheater, jamming out to different styles like bluegrass, R&B, reggae, rock ‘n’ roll and more. Another one of the popular groups is Flow Tribe, which will headline the first night on Saturday, Oct. 11. Flow Tribe, a funk rock band from New Orleans, has toured all around the country and has shared the stage with Trombone Shorty, Juvenile and Bill Summers, according to their official website. Kindle said that Flow Tribe and the other bands are beneficial for the Greater Good Festival because they play positive music that everyone can move to. The event’s parent company’s mission statement says that it and the Greater Good Festival aim not only to encourage diversity and enrich the community through visual arts, music and the healing arts, but also to increase awareness for area children’s organizations. In the past, the event has partnered with groups like Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Campfire Kids and others, featuring them on posters, t-shirts and radio advertisements, said Kindle. This year, The Greater Good Festival is promoting Emagine-Nation, a website mainly specializing in children’s education and entertainment, which also provides helpful tools for high school and college-age students. The website includes games that reward players with website currency and unlockable content, homework help and a safe social media hub. Emagine-Nation launches on Oct. 13. For many of his fellow volunteers, Kindle said what they enjoy most is seeing the festival come together after much hard work because it emulates the Greater Good essence, to bring children and adults from all walks of life together. “There are moments where you’re totally in the present moment, and I look around and I just see the kids playing, people laughing, the music going on… Those moments are special to me,” said Kindle. For more information on the Greater Good Festival, including full entertainment schedules, ticket prices and sponsorship details, contact Ric Kindle at 850-9824466, rkindle2012@gmail.com or visit greatergoodfestival.com.
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Stepping Out in Style By Emily Lullo
38th Annual Baptist Healthcare Foundation Women’s Board Fashion Show Fashion mavens and stylish shoppers will find the perfect night on the town in the Stepping Out in Style 38th Annual Women’s Board Fashion Show. Held Oct. 16 at New World Landing, the event will bring the glamour of the catwalk to downtown Pensacola for an evening of auctions, cocktails and the latest styles from local retailers, while benefitting the Baptist Healthcare Foundation. The night kicks off at 5:30 pm with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. Attendees can bid on items like a portrait session with a local oil painter while mingling with fellow fashion-savvy guests. “The silent auction has everything from fashion related items to spa items and we’ll also have trips and jewelry,” says Baptist Healthcare Foundation development director Heather Moorer. The live auction will begin at 6:30 pm with auctioneer and Cat Country radio personality Brent Lane, and at 7 pm, the fashion show will take center stage. The Baptist Healthcare Foundation Women’s Board Executive Committee volunteered many hours to host a premier event that utilizes top of the line talent. With the generous premier sponsorship by Gulf Coast Health Care, this year’s event employed a professional coordinator to arrange the fashion extravaganza.
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Professional models will be joined on the runway by locals like Molly Vigodsky, Kate Merrill, Rachel Gilmore of Levin Law, and Dr. Erika Schneider and her husband Brent. This year several local boutiques will be represented, each in their own separate scene throughout the event. Moorer says the latest fall and winter fashions will be on display from stores like Bluetique, Market & Mainly Shoes, Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique and Fig. “If you enjoy fashion, it’s an awesome event,” she says. This year’s fashion show will benefit the Palliative Care programs at Baptist Healthcare. Last year the event raised $76,000 for Baptist Healthcare and Moorer says she hopes to meet or top that number this year. Funds raised at past events have been put toward things like a piece of equipment for the electrophysiology lab and for the library at the Lakeview Center’s children’s center. Join the 38th Annual Women’s Board Fashion Show for a night of high fashion fun to support programs and projects for Baptist Healthcare. Tickets are $50 and are available at baptisthealthcarefoundation.org.
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Greek Out By Sarah Walter
Plan a trip to Greece this October as the Greek Festival returns to the Pensacola Bay area for its 55th year of food, fun, and faith. The Greek Festival is a staple event for the fall season and sees up to 30,000 people in attendance annually. Such popularity and longevity can be attributed to the festival’s unique blending of Hellenic heritage with southern hospitality. Eat, dance, and live with fellow Pensacolians and lovers of all things Greek. Food is a universal language that brings people together and in no place is this language more important than the Greek Festival. For months in advance, the parishioners work and prepare the Grecian feast that everyone anticipates. “We start the planning in the spring and by early summer we are holding work days,” says Maria Weisnicht, the communications chair for the festival. “Obviously August and September are
the most intense months for preparation.” The preparation shows in the variety of food available at the festival. Once again, the Taverna Grill in the outdoor courtyard will offer favorites such as gyros, sausage, calamari, and tasty Greek salad while the indoor dinner line will provide hearty chicken dinners (Kotopoulo), roasted lamb (Arni), dolmathes, and the return of last year’s favorite: lamb shanks. Of course, there is always room for dessert, especially when at the Greek Festival. Every year, people enjoy the delicate baklava, an expansive variety of cakes and cookies, and the Pensacola favorite: pasta. Unlike savory Italian pasta, this layered desert is made from shredded filo dough “pasta” strips and topped with custard and toasted almonds. Pasta is the Pensacola adaptation of the Greek Kataifi pastry, truly embodying the best of both worlds. “I hear people raving the most about the desserts—some folks make sure they go first and
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stock up so their favorites don’t run out,” says Weisnicht. “This year we have moved the pastry sales outside where the gift booth used to be.” The move outside will relieve the always ever-growing lines of people waiting in the dinner line specifically for their delectable dessert. As a compromise, the gift booth will be scaled back and located in front of the hall, offering commemorative t-shirts and food items. Dance is a crucial step in the planning and enjoyment of the Greek Festival. Weekly, for three months before the festival, groups of youth dancers practice 20 dances that will be performed at the festival. Divided into sets of four to five dances, the dancers will have many opportunities throughout the weekend to dazzle audiences. “These young people work hard all summer to prepare and it just warms my heart to see them performing the same dances that the Greeks have done for generations,” says Weisnicht. “Even the kids with no direct Greek heritage enjoy this experience.” All the fun doesn’t go just to the dancers though, as the audience will be able to take to the floor themselves and join in an inclusive line dance. Skill level is irrelevant for the enjoyment of these dances and everyone is encouraged to participate. Also returning to entertain the festival goers is the crowd-pleasing Kostas Kastanis band. Unique to the Greek Festival are the tours of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Guests can learn about the parishioners’ faith while enjoying the beautiful architecture of the church. “People don’t know what to expect and everyone walks away having learned a little and inspired by the beauty of the church and the byzantine music,” Weisnicht says. The tours may end, but the memories will last a lifetime. Members of the choir will conduct and perform during these tours which will be held throughout the weekend. The Greek Festival is a treasure-filled event that keeps people coming back year after year because of its heart, soul and tasty food. Join the Greek community of Pensacola from Oct. 10-12 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and come home to Greece. For more information visit pensacolagreekfestival.com. October 2014
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For those nostalgic for the glamour and timeless class of decades past, this month will bring a swanky night on the town worthy of Frank, Dean and Sammy. The annual Rat Pack Reunion will come to New World Landing Friday, Oct. 24 offering guests an evening of dinner, dancing and a roast and toast of four individuals who have contributed mightily to the Pensacola community—all while raising much-needed funds for Council on Aging of West Florida. By Emily Lullo
The night begins at 6 pm with an Italian style dinner and musical entertainment from Sinatra tribute artist Tom Tiratto will get attendees on the dance floor. Dress is formal and guests are encouraged to take their fashion cues from the retro Rat Pack era—skinny ties and dinner jackets for the men and 60s style dresses for the ladies. “The Rat Pack Reunion Gala is a star-studded event,” says event chair Jenn Cole. “Guests dressed in their finest will enjoy an Italian feast and dance the night away to the sounds of one of the very best Sinatra tribute bands in the country!” The guests of honor in this year’s Rat Pack are Larry Morris, Jack Nobles, Tom Pace, Jr., and Jim Rigsbee.
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Larry “Moose” Morris has worked for many years with Levin, Papantonio and in 1991 he began working to help Mike Papantonio with asbestos litigation that became one of the first cases in the field of law now known as mass torts. Morris has given back to the community by serving on boards including the Northwest Florida Artificial Kidney Center, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the Gator Booster Board of Directors, and he currently serves on the Caring 4 Florida board. He and his wife, Lynn, have also been active in the First United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday school for adults and teens off and on for 30 years. Jack Nobles is a seventh generation lifelong Pensacola native.
He spent 35 years in the banking business but many know him from his 15 years in city government after being elected in 1994. During this time Nobles says he was proud of his hand in projects including expanding the downtown library, remodeling the Saenger Theatre, and expanding the airport in Pensacola. Tom Pace, Jr. is perhaps best known from his time spent on the water in his 17year career as a professional windsurfer. The three-time US national windsurfing champion also spent five years with the Windsurfing Association as a member of the executive committee and later worked as a television broadcast analyst, covering windsurfing and corporate sports. Pace cherishes his Gulf Coast home and the local waterways where he grew up learning to swim, run boats and fish, but he says it’s the people here that make him most proud of his community. While the final honoree Jim Rigsbee is not a native to Pensacola, he moved here from Atlanta in 1999 after researching the area and deciding to launch his new business venture here. The charm of the Old East Hill and the downtown area drew him to open Duh for Garden and Home in early 2000 and later that year he partnered with Quinn Stinson to further expand the retail business concept. Rigsbee has also given back to his adopted home through philanthropic contributions as well as contributing to hurricane relief. These four community leaders have made huge strides in both business and civic roles and they will be toasted and lightly roasted for the enjoyment of attendees. There are also auctions and other opportunities to donate to the cause while dancing the night away. A new addition to this year’s event will extend the fun to those who may not be able to attend the actual Rat Pack Reunion but still want to contribute to the cause. “We’re so excited this year to be adding the Rat Race,” says Cole. “Throw on your skinny ties and come out for a 5K beach fun run with an after party at Casino Beach Bar.” The inaugural Rat Race will take place Oct. 18 at 9 am on Pensacola Beach. The event will include a 5K fun run or one-mile “walk and roll” and a party to follow at Casino Beach Bar & Grille with food and beverages. With a hefty lineup of entertainment, music, dinner and dancing, the Rat Pack Reunion 2014 will offer an amazing night for attendees while also bringing support to programs that help the community’s senior citizens. Tickets to the Rat Pack Reunion are $100 and can be purchased through ratpackreunion.com, where updates and information are also regularly posted.
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D-DAY: NORMANDY 1944 LANDS AT NATIONAL NAVAL AVIATION MUSEUM
PLAY EVENTS & ADVENTURES GET OUT AND PLAY
New IMAX® Theatre Documentary Brings To Life the Historic Landing That Changed the World
Beginning Oct. 4 SECRETS OF SANTA ROSA LECTURE SERIES The fifth annual Secrets of Santa Rosa: Archeology and History in Your Backyard lecture series will be held at the Arcadia Mill Archeological Site in Milton. This year’s topics include colonial Pensacola, the longleaf pine, a Santa Rosa County maritime heritage trail, and the enslaved population at Arcadia Mill. Lectures will be on Oct. 4, 11, 18, and 25, begin at 11 am and last about 45 minutes. The lectures will be held in the Arcadia Mill classroom at 5709 Mill Pond Lane. Guided tours will be offered after the lectures by the Arcadia Mill staff. For more information contact Adrianne Sams at 626.3084 ext. 101.
Oct. 4-5; 12-6 pm STRONG STREET STUDIOS ANNUAL PUMPKIN PARTY Glass artist and owner of Strong Street Studio Scott Novota will once again present the Annual Pumpkin Party featuring an array of one-of-a-kind hand blown glass pumpkins. The party is Oct. 4 and 5 from 12 to 6 pm and will once again be held behind Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille. The event will also include metalwork by Ben Bogan and cocktail specials from Jaco’s.
Oct. 5 DISNEY JUNIOR LIVE ON TOUR! PIRATE & PRINCESS ADVENTURE Grab your tiaras and doubloons for Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure Oct. 5 at the Pensacola Bay Center. Mickey and Minnie are taking their seats too at this never-before-seen live show featuring favorite characters from Disney Junior’s hit series, Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates. There will be two showings at 2 pm and 6 pm. Tickets are $17, $27, $30, $37, $67, and $87 and are available through pensacolabaycenter.com.
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In recognition of the 70th anniversary of D-Day, the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation invites audiences to step back in time with the new IMAX® theatre film DDay: Normandy 1944, which opens at the National Naval Aviation Museum’s IMAX® Theatre on Oct. 1. Narrated by renowned journalist and author Tom Brokaw, DDay: Normandy 1944 provides a new, penetrating look at this defining moment in history in a truly unique manner. D-Day itself is well-known, yet few know in detail exactly why and how, from the end of 1943 through August 1944, this became the most important location in the world. “We wanted to make a film to pay tribute to the millions of men and women, soldiers and civilians, who gave their lives for our freedom 70 years ago. Regardless of nationality, virtually everyone today has a parent, grandparent or even a great-grandparent with a connection to World War II,” explained writer and director Pascal Vuong. Blending multiple cinematographic formats, including animation, CGI and stunning live-action images, D-Day: Normandy 1944 brings this monumental event to the world’s largest screens for the very first time. Exploring science, technology, engineering and mathematics, audiences of all ages, including new generations, will discover from a new perspective in breathtaking IMAX® how this landing changed the course of history. The film is recommended for all audiences. The IMAX® Theatre at the National Naval Aviation Museum is located at 1750 Radford Blvd aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. For information on tickets and show times, please call 453.2389 or visit the website at navalaviationmuseum.org.
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NEWCOMERS CLUB MEETING
IHMC EVENING LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS CANCER CONTROL IN THE 21ST CENTURY
The Newcomers Club of Greater Pensacola will host a luncheon and meeting at the Pensacola Yacht Club on Oct. 8. The cost of admittance is $14 and the club welcomes all women who have lived in the Pensacola area for two years or fewer. The club meets on the second Wednesday of every month and hosts a variety of events from a book club to movie nights, bowling, and more. For more information, please call Anne Martin at 432.1826 or visit pensacolanewcomers.com.
Join the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition for the latest edition of its evening lecture series on the second Thursday of each month. On Oct. 9 chief medical and scientific officer and executive vice president of the American Cancer Society Dr. Otis Webb Brawley will speak on the topic Cancer Control in the 21st Century. The talk is free but reservations are recommended. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the lecture begins at 6 pm. The IHMC is located at 40 S. Alcaniz St. For reservations call 202.4462.
Oct. 15 COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS & WINE PAIRINGS WITH CHEF IRV MILLER Enjoy a Cooking Demonstration and Wine Pairing at Jackson’s Steakhouse with Chef Irv Miller. For the Oct. 15 demonstration Chef Irv will present “Game and Waterfowl.” Tickets are $45 and there will be two seatings at 5 pm-6:30 pm and 7:30 pm-9 pm. For reservations call 217.2347.
Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25; Nov. 1 HISTORIC PENSACOLA VILLAGE HAUNTED HOUSE WALKING & TROLLEY TOURS
“BOUNTY & BARREL” WINE AND FOOD CLASSIC
Join Historic Pensacola’s annual haunted tours through Downtown Pensacola. Walking tours include: Adults Only Redlight Tour, Ghastly Ghosts of North Seville, Murder and Mayhem, and Tragedy and Terror of South Seville. Or try the Trolley of the Doomed. Tours last an hour and 15 minutes. Walking Tours depart at 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8, 8:30 and 9. Trolley Tours depart at 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30. Adult walking tour tickets are $10 and children 12 and under are $5. Trolley adult tickets are $16 and children 12 and under are $8. No tours go into any of the buildings as they are private residences or offices. Group tour discounts available. Tours go on rain or shine. No refunds.
Oct. 18-19 The 26th annual Wine and Food Classic will be presented by WSRE, featuring celebrity executive chefs as they present the tastiest food and wine pairings for downtown food enthusiasts. The chefs—Atlanta chefs Kevin Gillespie, Todd Richards, and Duane Nutter—will be in downtown Pensacola at Commendencia Slip on Saturday in the “Southern Bounty Tasting” tents which will be open from 11 am-3 pm. Saturday evening will hold the “Grand Bounty Reception” at the WSRE Amos Performance Studio and feature food by Chef Irv Miller and music by Toscha Comeaux. Doors will open at 6:30 pm, and the show will begin at 8 pm. The weekend rounds out at Pensacola Beach with the “Biscuits ‘n Bubbly” brunch prepared by Chef Dan Dunn. All proceeds from this event benefit WSRE. For more information on this event call 484.1054. To purchase tickets, please visit wsre.org/wineandfood.
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RED CROSS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS THEN & NOW
Pensacola Mud Run
Doug Watson with the Red Cross will explore how disaster preparedness has evolved through the years. Presentation will be in the first floor classroom of the J. Earle Bowden Building at 120 Church St. Oct. 11 at 3 pm. This presentation is in conjunction with the Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow: Living with the Atomic Bomb, 1945-1965 exhibit on display until Oct. 20 in the Wentworth Museum. Refreshments will be served. For more information call 595.5985.
Oct. 11 SENIOR EXPO AT BAYVIEW SENIOR CENTER The City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department will present a Senior Expo featuring information on health, wellness, and resources for seniors and their family or caregivers. The event will be held at the Bayview Senior Center on Oct. 11 from 10 am-1 pm and is free to attend. The first 300 attendees will receive a goody bag and lunch. For more information call Tonya Vaden at 436.5672.
Oct. 25 & 31 ICE FLYERS KICK OFF 2014-2015 SEASON
The 2nd Annual Pensacola Mud Run will combine the excitement of running a race, the challenge of crawling, climbing, swinging, lifting, toting, sliding, and scaling obstacles, in the mud. Costumes, a family fun festival with kids’ activities, music, food… it’s an event you won’t want to miss. All proceeds benefit Pathways For Change in Pensacola. For more information, visit pensacolamudrun.com.
The back-to-back SPHL champions the Pensacola Ice Flyers will open the 2014-2015 season at the Pensacola Bay Center with a match against the Columbus Cottonmouths Saturday Oct. 25. All home games begin at 7:05 pm. For more information call 432.0800. Oct. 25 vs. Columbus Cottonmouths Oct. 31 vs. Louisiana Rivermen
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USCG CYPRESS HAUNTED SHIP
BLUE ANGEL PRACTICES The Blue Angels will perform practice air shows over Pensacola Naval Air Station most Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, with autograph sessions with the pilots inside the National Naval Aviation Museum on most Wednesdays. Admission to the Blue Angel practices is free and open to the public. The viewing area for the Blue Angels practice is located behind the National Naval Aviation Museum. Bleachers are available for seating about 1,000 people. Viewers can also bring their own lawn chairs, hats, sunscreen and water. For more information, visit blueangels.navy.mil.
The United States Coast Guard Cutter Cypress, home ported in Pensacola, will be hosting its 3rd annual Haunted Ship in conjunction with a food drive. The Haunted Ship will be opened to the public while it is moored in downtown Pensacola for the Halloween event. Cost of admission is requested, but not required; one nonperishable food item. All food items will be donated to Manna; a local Pensacola charity. They will in turn distribute all the food donations to local pantries to stock the shelves before the holiday seasons. We look forward to scaring you. Hauntings take place Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday Oct. 25 from 5-10 pm at Plaza de Luna Pier. For more information, visit cypresshauntedship.wordpress.com
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NOW OPEN! SO CHOPPED
Photo courtesy of Pensacola Humane Society
There’s a new fast and healthy lunch option for downtown and it’s So Chopped, a gourmet salad bar located inside the Bodacious Olive. With an array of tantalizing options to customize your fresh salad feast, So Chopped is the latest addition to the So Go family in the newly revitalized Main and Palafox corridor.
SPORTSMAN’S PARADISE AT JIM’S FIREARMS With the cooler weather comes fall hunting season in Northwest Florida. Beginning in mid-October, sportsmen have a variety of opportunities for hunting and recreational shooting. From turkey and quail to rabbits and deer, Northwest Florida is truly a sportsman’s paradise. Shooting enthusiasts now have a new local source for top of the line firearms and expertise at Jim’s Firearms, a Louisiana business that recently expanded to Pensacola. Be sure to check out their impressive showroom (10437 Sorrento Road, unit 200) and head over to their Grand Opening on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 for great deals, giveaways and more.
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BARKTOBERFEST XII IN SEVILLE SQUARE Oct. 25
Enjoy a day of play with your dog in Seville Square! This pet-friendly event will benefit the Humane Society of Pensacola and will feature a fun-filled day of activities that will include contests, prizes and vendor booths with pet-related items. Seville Square will go to the dogs on Oct. 25 from 9 am to 4 pm. For more information call 432.4250.
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LIVE ART, MUSIC & CULTURE GET OUT AND LIVE
Photo by Guy Stevens
Oct. 3-Jan. 4 PMA PRESENTS GUILD HALL: AN ADVENTURE IN THE ARTS This exhibition features paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by a variety of significant artists that lived and worked in the East Hampton area on Long Island in New York over the past 140 years. Included among the artists represented in the collection are Chuck Close, April Gornik, Childe Hassam, Ibram Lassaw, Roy Lichtenstein, Thomas Moran, Jackson Pollock, Larry Rivers, David Salle, Andy Warhol, and Jane Wilson. An opening reception will be held Friday, Oct. 3 at 5:30 pm. For more information visit pensacolamuseum.org.
Oct. 4 IMPROVABLE CAUSE AT PLT Improvable Cause is Pensacola’s best (and only) improvisational comedy troupe performing the first Saturday of every month at 10:30 pm in the M.C. Blanchard Courtroom Theatre at the Pensacola Little Theatre. Improv is unscripted theatre where dialogue is created instantaneously. Tickets are $7 available at the PLT box office prior to shows.
Oct. 4 PENSACOLA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS OPENING NIGHT Join the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra for Opening Night at the Saenger Theatre at 8 pm, Oct. 4. This concert is part of the Masterworks Series and Opening Night will feature Glenn Dicterow, acclaimed concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic for 34 years, performing Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. Other musical selections will include Mozart, Barber and Ravel. Tickets range from $22-$84 and are available at pensacolasaenger.com.
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FIRST CITY ART CENTER PUMPKIN PATCH Oct. 11; 10 am-2 pm First City Art Center is holding its eighth annual Glass Pumpkin Patch Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 am to 2 pm. This is the biggest year yet, with over 1,500 unique hand-blown glass and hand-thrown clay pumpkins to choose from. If you want to beat the crowds you can come out Friday, Oct. 10 from 6-8 pm for the Preview Party! Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres, beverages, live glassblowing and pottery demos, live music, door prizes and more! Entry to the Preview Party is $25 per person. Visit firstcityart.org for more information.
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ADULT WORKSHOPS AT THE PMA: LETTING LOOSE WITH CHARCOAL WITH ARTIST MIKAELA SHELDT
PMA PRESENTS 60 GIFTS FOR 60 YEARS: SELECTIONS FROM THE PMA PERMANENT COLLECTION
Come and explore the process-based methodology of image making with artist Mikaela Sheldt. Students will work from their own personal and meaningful image with the goal of recreating it in a large, charcoal drawing. The workshop will cover a study of the human form, how to work in layers, the different techniques in working with wet and dry charcoal, and how to embrace mistakes. The workshop will be Oct. 4, 10 am-4 pm. Cost is $75 for PMA members and $90 for non-members. For more information and registration email cglover@pensacolamuseum.org or visit pensacolamuseum.org.
In celebration of six decades of generosity, the Pensacola Museum of Art presents a selection of gifts made to the permanent collection. This exhibition highlights the development of the museum’s collection through a wide range of subject matter, media and technique. To date the collection has grown to include over 400 works of art by international, national, and regionally acclaimed artists. The impact of these gifts, and their stewardship, are a valuable part of PMA heritage. This exhibition may close in October, but the legacy of donor generosity will endure for years to follow. For more information visit pensacolamuseum.org.
the works of dozens of local artists. Soak up the sounds of local musicians and the aromas of local cuisine as the energy of the evening carries you from venue to venue. Gallery Night is a free event and many businesses provide light refreshments.
PLT PRESENTS ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Through Oct. 18 PMA PRESENTS WORKS ON PAPER: SELECTIONS FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION
Oct. 27-31 Back by popular demand, The Rocky Horror Show is a rock musical, a spoof of science fiction movies, and a bizarre story of seduction and sexual confusion. The cult classic musical tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist unveiling his new creation, a muscle man named Rocky Horror. Make plans to come join PLT for a costume contest and do the time warp! All shows of Rocky Horror Show are at 7:30 pm. For tickets, call the PLT Box Office at 432.2042.
Oct. 13 JAZZ SOCIETY BLUE MONDAY AT V. PAUL’S Jazz Society of Pensacola’s blues night, Blue Monday, will now be held the second Monday of the month at V. Paul’s Italian Ristorante. The concert features a top area blues/jazz band and the public is welcome to attend. The Oct. 13 Blue Monday will feature Joe Occhipinti’s Big Band. The restaurant offers a special menu of fine Italian cuisine as well as a full bar. Admission is $10 for JSOP members and guests, $15 for non-members, $5 for students with ID and free for military in uniform. For more information visit jazzpensacola.com.
Through Oct. 17 ARTEL GALLERY & NLAPW PRESENT OUT OF THE SHADOWS The Pensacola Branch of the National League of American Pen Women presents Out of the Shadows, an introspective exhibit in the Vault at Artel Gallery featuring the works of member artists, writers, photographers and designers with insights into the inspirations that sparked their creations. The mission of the NLAPW is to encourage creativity and to promote artistic endeavors in local communities. Out of the Shadows is an
The works on paper category includes drawings, etchings, photography, fine art prints, and watercolors. This exhibition affords the opportunity to view a range of printmaking techniques from the museum’s collection. Works represented include such artists as Thomas Hart Benton and Kathe Kollwitz. The PMA Permanent Collection has grown over the past 60 years to include over 400 artworks, with an emphasis on works on paper from the 20th and 21st century. For more information visit pensacolamuseum.org.
Oct. 24-Jan. 3 PMA PRESENTS PAT REGAN: ROOTS & REMEMBRANCE
inside look at aspiring Pensacola Pen Women. This exhibition will be on display Sept. 2-Oct. 17. For more information visit artelgallery.org.
Oct. 17-Nov. 29 PMA PRESENTS KIM HOWES ZABBIA: CREATIVITY VS. FEAR This exhibit by Kim Howes Zabbia, Louisiana artist, author and teacher, covers 24 years of work from 1990 to now. Currently represented by Ariodante Gallery in New Orleans, Kim has had 16 solo exhibitions since earning her MFA in Studio Art at LSU during which time she developed her “No Fear” philosophy—that of opening her mind to allow the subject matter to evolve from within. An opening reception will be held Friday, Oct. 17. The artist will be giving “A Retrospective Chat” on Oct. 30, as well as a “No Fear” painting workshop on Nov. 1. For more information visit pensacolamuseum.org.
Oct. 17 GALLERY NIGHT Stroll through the charming brick walkways of Downtown Pensacola to experience an eclectic array of music, art and cuisine. Explore galleries and businesses featuring
During this exhibition artist Pat Regan will be debuting a new body of work at the Pensacola Museum of Art. As an artist, Regan garners much of her inspiration from her lifetime of painting as well as the red clay banks of her Mississippi childhood memories. Regan attended Pratt Institute in Venice, Italy where she studied art and architecture. Regan’s art has been exhibited in multiple galleries and museums, and many of her pieces have been represented in private collections, including King Juan and Queen Sophia of Spain. An opening reception will be held Friday, Oct. 24 at 5:30 pm. For more information visit pensacolamuseum.org.
Through Oct. 25 BLUE MORNING GALLERY PRESENTS TOUCHABLE ART Touchable Art, the newest Blue Morning Gallery Spotlight on Art Show, features 3-D works by Tammy Caspersen, pottery; Mark Schmitt, mosaic tile; Suzette Brooks, fused glass; Maria Hoch, pottery and paper mache; Sue Woodson, pottery; and Dick McNeil, wood. Touchable Art runs through Oct. 25 and is free to the public. Blue Morning Gallery is located at 21 Palafox Pl. Hours are MondayThursday 10 am-5 pm; Friday and Saturday 10 am-8:30 pm; and Sunday 12:30-4 pm. For information, call 429.9100 or visit bluemorninggallery.com.
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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. Mondays: Monday Night Blues Tuesdays: Jazz Jam, Paper Street Soap Co. Wednesdays-Saturdays: Dueling Piano Show Oct. 2: Hotel Oscar Oct.3-4: Banana Republic Oct. 10-11: Kategory 5, Trunk Monkey, Thriller Oct. 16: Timberhawk Oct. 17-18: Timberhawk, The Red Field, Grand Theft Audio, Thriller Oct. 30: Thriller Oct. 31: Grand Theft Audio, Thriller
LOST VIRTUE: PENSACOLA’S RED LIGHT DISTRICT AT THE DESTINATION ARCHAEOLOGY RESOURCE CENTER
VINYL MUSIC HALL Vinyl Music Hall hosts a huge variety of musical acts featuring many musical styles. For more information check out vinylmusichall.com. Oct. 2: Bubba Sparxxx, Cutthroat Oct. 3: Old 97s, David Wax Museum Oct. 4: BustOut Burlesque Presents: Bad Girls of Burlesque featuring Danielle Colby of American Pickers Oct. 8: St. Vincent, Matthew E. White Oct. 9: The Subdudes Oct. 10: The Smart Brothers, The Gills Oct. 12: Drivin n’ Cryin, Heavy Kid Oct. 15: PLM “Keepin it Crew” Tour 2014 featuring Michal, Menert, Eliot Lipp,Paul Basic, and Supervision, Marcelo Moxy Oct. 16: Twiztid, Kung Fu Vampire, Neurotic November, Psych Ward Druggies Oct. 17: The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Oct. 18: Blockhead, Elaquent, Muneshine Oct. 21: B.o.B with Kevin Gates—No Genre Tour Oct. 22: Brother Ali’s Home Away From Home Tour, Bambu & DJ’s Last Word, hosted by MaLLy Oct. 24: Yelawolf, Rittz, Big Henry, DJ Klever Oct. 25: Watsky—All You Can Do Tour, Kyle, Anderson Paak Oct. 28: An Evening with Andy McKee Oct. 29: The Electronic Death March Tour ft. Mantis, Rekoil, Trollphace and more Oct. 30: March Fourth Marching Band, Post Pluto
Through Oct. 20 ALERT TODAY, ALIVE TOMORROW: LIVING WITH THE ATOMIC BOMB, 19451965 AT THE T.T. WENTWORTH MUSEUM See how Americans in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s experienced the atomic threat as part of their daily lives. The traveling exhibition Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow: Living with the Atomic Bomb, 1945-1965 is at the T. T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum until Oct. 20. The show features more than 75 original objects from the atomic era, plus large-scale graphics, radio broadcasts, and film. This traveling exhibit was curated by Michael Scheibach and ExhibitsUSA. For more information call 595.5985.
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Through October The Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) is opening a new temporary exhibit titled Lost Virtue: Pensacola’s Red Light District inside the Destination Archaeology Resource Center. While the women who worked in Pensacola’s red light district left few written records behind, archaeology is helping to tell their story. Several artifacts associated with the women who worked in Pensacola’s red light district during the late 1800s and early 1900s uncovered through archaeology will be on display for the first time. The DARC is located on the first floor of the Florida Public Archaeology Network headquarters at 207 East Main St. (next to Fish House). Admission is free. The exhibit will be on display until the end of January 2015.
Oct. 25 CHORAL SOCIETY OF PENSACOLA OPENS SEASON WITH BEATLES LEGACY CONCERT The Choral Society of Pensacola opens its season with a Beatles Legacy concert at 7:30 pm on Saturday, Oct. 25, at First United Methodist Church, 6 East Wright St., downtown Pensacola. Paul McCartney’s beautiful oratorio Ecce Cor Meum, (Behold My Heart) is the opening selection. Composed in 2006, this four-movement work demonstrates McCartney’s ability to create music in a classical form and features the magnificent pipe organ at First United Methodist Church. Guest artist is popular local soprano, Sheila Murphy. The second half of the concert features the Pensacola State College Jazz Choir performing Beatles standards Yesterday, Can’t Buy Me Love, and Blackbird, followed by a medley, The Beatles in Revue, performed by the Choral Society chorus. Choral Society Artistic Director and PSC music professor Xiaolun Chen conducts the concert with accompaniment by pianist Ila Brown. Tickets are $22, reserved seating; $18, general admission; and $5, students. For advance tickets, call 484.1806 or go to www.brownpapertickets.com/event/583467 or call the
PSC Lyceum Ticket Office at 484.1847. Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Tickets are available at the door beginning one hour prior to performance. For more information about the Choral Society, contact Andy Metzger at 850-484-1806 or csop1@juno.com; or visit www.choralsocietyofpensacola.com
Oct. 31 HEROES AMONG US – VETERANS SPEAKERS SERIES Come to the Veterans Memorial Park Oct. 31 at 6 pm for the Heroes Among Us Veterans Speakers Series. The guest of honor for Oct. 31 is First Sergeant Peavy, Army National Guard Unit Pensacola First Gulf War. Water and light food provided and guests can bring chairs or blankets for seating. The Marine Corps League (MCL) J. R. Spears Detachment 066 of Pensacola, Florida sponsors this fundraising initiative to benefit the Marines in Distress Fund. The fund was activated during January of 2013. Events draw upon local veterans from all services to tell their story of service to our nation. For more information call 290.7561.
good to the last crumb SCRUMPTIOUS SCONES BY GLENYS BALLINGER
English scones are perfect for coffee, neighborhood get-togethers or office parties. I like to take them to our staff meetings where they disappear quickly from the plate. They are great with a cup of tea or coffee. A tip: warm them for a few seconds in the microwave then spread on a little margarine or butter; you’ll not stop at one scone. In England they top them with whipped cream and strawberries. If you haven’t used up your calorie count for the day, I can highly recommend this treat. 4 cups self rising flour 2 sticks margarine or butter - softened 8 level tablespoons of sugar 4 beaten eggs 2 oz. milk 1 cup of golden raisins Mix flour and margarine together very lightly. Add sugar, then raisins. Beat eggs and milk together and add to flour to make a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface and roll out to one inch thickness. Cut with two or two and a half inch cutter. Bake at 450° for 12 minutes. Makes 18 scones. Recipe by Glenys Ballinger
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GIVE NONPROFIT NEWS GET OUT AND GIVE
A NIGHT AT THE SPEAKEASY Oct. 16
Oct. 11 5TH ANNUAL BRAS ACROSS THE BRIDGE Baptist Health Care, Cox and Today’s Soft Rock 94.1 are excited to announce the 5th annual Bras Across the Bridge on Sat. Oct. 11 starting at 8 am. Breast cancer survivors, their loved ones and the community are invited to join together to increase breast cancer awareness. Beginning at 8 am, participants can park and register at The Grand Marlin on Pensacola Beach. The first 300 participants will receive a pink Bras Across the Bridge T-shirt. Participation is $20 per person plus the donation of a new bra. At 9 am, the crowd will make its way across the bridge with bras strung together as a show of awareness and support for the fight against breast cancer. The garments will be donated to local organizations that help women and girls in need. Funds raised will be donated to Baptist Health Care Foundation’s Mammogram Fund. This fund helps provide mammograms to qualified women who are not financially able to get one on their own. An after-party will be held at The Grand Marlin from 9:30 am until noon. The after-party celebration will include live music and a silent auction. According to the National Cancer Institute, more than 225,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed this year—nearly 40,000 will not survive. While there is no cure for breast cancer, early detection enables early treatment and increases chances for survival. For more information, contact Terry Michaels at 850.478.6011 or terry.michaels@cumulus.com.
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The Gulf Coast Citizen Diplomacy Council invites you to come and support the cause of citizen diplomacy at their 1920s-inspired “Night at the Speakeasy” event. Enjoy swinging 1920s tunes and glamor while indulging in speakeasy-style appetizers and a wine pull. The secretpassword protected party will take place on Oct. 16 from 710 pm at the Museum of Commerce. For more information, and to find out the “secret password” for admittance, please contact Jena Melancon at 595.0817.
Through Oct. 25 UPCOMING PENSACOLA HUMANE SOCIETY EVENTS The Pensacola Humane Society invites you to join them in the search to find deserving dogs and cats a forever home while enjoying the city. October offers five fun events on the following dates: Oct. 4: Petco Adoption Event Oct. 11: Splash-N-Dash Adoption Event Oct. 12: Petco Adoption Event Oct. 18: Last Bathe-In of the Year at Pensacola Humane Society Oct. 25: Barktoberfest 2014 Adoption events will be held at Petco on Airport Blvd. and include free goodies and information on adoption. The Splash-NDash event will be held at its location in Gulf Breeze and celebrate the organization’s one-year anniversary while offering free goodies, a photo booth, and, of course, adoptable dogs. Bathe-In events are the third Saturday of every month from
April through October at the Pensacola Humane Society’s headquarters at 5 North Q Street with prices ranging from $7-$10. Barktoberfest, the annual celebration of dogs, will take place in Seville Square from 9 am-2 pm. For more information, please visit pensacolahumane.org.
Oct. 25 MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK The American Cancer Society invites you to join them at Cordova Mall for the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. Scheduled to begin at 7 am, the noncompetitive 5K walk will raise much-needed funds for the research and prevention of breast cancer in addition to spreading awareness about early detection and prevention. For more information, please visit makingstrideswalk.org/pensacola.
Oct. 18 FENNER RIDE BENEFITTING BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS Bicyclists will swarm Milton on Oct. 18 for the annual Fenner Ride at the West Florida Wheelman Cycling Club. Over 400 cyclists are anticipated to participate. To participate yourself, early registration is $45 and ends on Oct. 13. Early registration includes benefits such as a t-shirt, fully supported rest stops, limited sag support, and post-ride meal Registration on the day of the ride begins at 7 am at the Milton Community Center and is $55. The ride will begin at 8 am. Proceeds from the event benefit the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, Boys and Girls Club of the Emerald Coast, and the Blackwater Heritage Trail Citizens Support Organization. To register online, please visit active.org or contact Big Brothers and Big Sisters at 433.5437.
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Design Favorites LOCAL DESIGNERS OFFER THEIR TAKES ON FALL DESIGN TRENDS
Jeff Spradlin/Design Star Fabrics, LLC 200 E Garden St./733.0204 The big fall trends for home fabrics as well as design include rich velvets and chenilles in deep neutral tones such as charcoal gray and hickory brown. Gray is the current hot base color, complemented with pale yellow, bright orange and turquoise. For coastal areas such as ours, the hottest trends are linens glazed over in metallic gold or silver, sparkling silver and white embellished sheers, as well as faux and real leather textured to resemble exotic animal hides. To sum it up, this fall is all about texture, sparkle and 50 shades of gray.
Dee McDavid/Dee McDavid Interiors 3000 N 12th Ave/470.0001/deemcdavid.com Modern is trending and we love the Danforth chair by Gus Modern. The Danforth chair is a sculpted take on the classic wingback chair. Its vivacious, warm color is reminiscent of fall. Sheepskins are also in vogue this fall and we love the texture and warmth they bring to a space. Whether you place them in a chair or lay them on the floor, a sheepskin is sure to revamp your home for the season.
Constance Crosby/Constance Crosby Interiors 3632 Barrancas Ave./438.0335/constancecrosby.com Consumers’ confidence to utilize bold trends and mix finishes is resulting in a broader interpretation of design styles. Your style no longer has to be in a fixed category like “traditional,” “rustic,” “industrial,” or “country.” Homes in 2014 will represent an eclectic array of stylistic influences. Customers will select items that speak to them individually. One of a kind, unique pieces will be popular and stamp a personal accent on a design. Pineapple motifs, woodland creatures and macramé, and fiber-art wall hanging can add a sculptural feel and dimension to your walls and are becoming very popular again. We continue to see the use of natural elements in all things design. My favorite, the all-white kitchen, is coming back with the new white-glass appliances. This has always been one of my favorite kitchens.
Sarah Gillette/Urban Objects 128 Palafox Pl/912.8683/urbanobjects.net This year’s biggest trend is definitely anything and everything in gold, silver and copper. These metallic finishes are being seen across the design spectrum—in lighting, furniture, accessories, tableware and more. Both polished and matte finishes are popular and copper is very hot this fall.
Mandy Stephenson/Sarah Jane’s Gift Shop 11545 Sorrento Rd/455.8355/perdidokeyorangebeachgifts.com I love the new Picnic Plus totes for fall gatherings and we are seeing a lot of interest in our custom made front door wreaths. We offer seasonal, collegiate and burlap/beach themed wreaths. Monogramming and personalization of nearly any décor item—from ice buckets to pillows and totes— is also very popular.
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Brew Up a
Frightfully FUN Halloween Party For ghoulish guests of all ages
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Haunted
with the thought of a ho-hum Halloween? Never fear — trick-or-treaters will want more than just candy once they see your party table. Throw a fabulous Halloween party fit for little goblins or grown-up monsters with some devilishly good sweets. Try these easy party ideas to make your Halloween spook-tacular: Add some “pop” to popcorn: Trick out ordinary popcorn into a sweet-and-salty party pleaser. Drizzle on Candy Melts candy for festive flavors, and then capture the Halloween spirit by adding fun sprinkle mixes. Masquerade cookies: Who says you can’t play with your food? Create edible masks with decorated shaped cookies and attach them to cookie sticks with melted Candy Melts candy. Set up a photo station at your party, so guests can take pictures with their cookie mask creations before eating them. Jack-o’-lantern cakes: It wouldn’t be Halloween without carved pumpkins. Make yours edible by baking a delicious pumpkin spice pound cake shaped like a pumpkin. Increase the fun by adding silly icing facial features. Midnight potions: Spice up the night with candy corn drinks served in containers guests can devour, making cleanup easy and delicious. Or, toast the night with the Witch’s Brew Mocktail. October 2014
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Masquerade Cookies Servings: 2 dozen cookies 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoons Imitation Clear Vanilla Extract 1/2 teaspoon Imitation Almond Extract Royal icing Orange, Black, Green, Lemon Yellow, Brown and Violet Icing Colors, as desired Orange, Yellow, Orange, Lavender and Black Colored Sugars, as desired Halloween Jimmies, Nonpareils and Icing Decorations, as desired Candy Melts candy Cookie sticks Preheat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. In second large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Add flour mixture to butter mixture 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition. Do not chill dough. Divide dough into 2 balls. On floured surface, roll each ball into a circle approximately 12 inches in diameter by 1/8 inch thick. Dip eye and glasses cookie cutters in flour before each use. Arrange cookies on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8–11 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned. Cool completely on cooling grid. Decorate as desired using tinted royal icing, colored sugars and Halloween icing decorations. Use melted candy to attach sticks to backs of cookies; chill until set.
Pumpkin Spice Popcorn Servings: 6 cups 6 cups popped kettle corn 2 cups mini pretzel twists 1 package (10 ounces) Pumpkin Spice Candy Melts candy 1 bottle (2.5 ounces) Pumpkin Mix Sprinkles Spread popcorn and pretzels on parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. In disposable decorating bag, melt candy in microwave at 50 percent power for 1 minute; remove bag and knead. Continue melting candy for 30-second intervals at 50 percent power until completely melted. Snip off end of bag and drizzle melted candy over popcorn mixture; immediately add sprinkles. Let stand until candy has hardened, about 20 minutes. Break into pieces to serve.
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Caramel Apple Popcorn Servings: 6 cups 6 cups popped popcorn, buttered and salted 3/4 cup roasted salted peanuts 1 package (10 ounces) Caramel Apple Candy Melts candy 1 bottle (2.5 ounces) Spider Mix Sprinkles Spread popcorn and peanuts on parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. In disposable decorating bag, melt candy in microwave at 50 percent power for 1 minute; remove bag and knead. Continue melting candy for 30-second intervals at 50 percent power until completely melted. Snip off end of bag and drizzle melted candy over popcorn. Immediately top with sprinkles. Let stand until candy has hardened, about 20 minutes. Break into pieces to serve.
Pumpkin Pound Cake Servings: 16 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups canned 100 percent pumpkin (not pie filling) Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare Dimensions Large Pumpkin Pan lightly with vegetable pan spray with flour. Place on baking sheet. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition; beat in vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with pumpkin; mix well. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 70–80 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes in pan. Turn onto cooling rack. Cool completely before serving.
Witch’s Brew Mocktail Servings: 6 3 cups ginger ale, chilled 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice, chilled 1/3 cup sweetened lime juice, chilled Green gel food color or green icing color (optional) Black Colored Sugar Gummy Eyeball Skewers In large pitcher, combine ginger ale, pineapple juice, sweetened lime juice and, if using, gel food color. To prepare glasses, dip rims of martini glasses in water, then in black sugar. Fill with drink mixture; add eyeball skewers.
Candy Corn Drinks Servings: 8 1 cup (half of 12-ounce package) Bright White Candy Melts Candy, melted according to package directions 1 cup (half of 12-ounce package) Orange Candy Melts Candy, melted according to package directions 1 package (12 ounces) Yellow Candy Melts Candy, melted according to package directions Orange flavored fruit drink, orange, peach or mango juice or other favorite drink Fill disposable decorating bag with melted bright white candy. Divide evenly among cavities of 8-cavity silicone shot glass mold, taking care to not get any candy on sides of mold. Repeat process with orange and yellow candy. Refrigerate until candy is set, about 30 minutes. Carefully remove candy glasses from mold and set aside. Fill with orange drink. October 2014
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About the Authors: Shawn and Lynne Mitchell are Pensacolabased artists and writers who authored three books in a series called How to Haunt Your House. The couple’s shared love of art, classic movie monsters and Disney’s Haunted Mansion brought them together and inspired their annual tradition of haunting their house, known throughout October as the Mitchell Cemetery, in outrageous fashion every Halloween with a new and different theme each year. The Mitchell Cemetery has been featured in the FearNet series, America’s Scariest Haunted Houses and the couple has been interviewed locally and by publications based in Germany and Great Britain. The DIY Network has featured several of the Mitchells’ howto articles on their website and their books were reviewed on Sacramento & Company/News10 TV Spooktacular Book Talk. In 2012, they appeared on HGTV’s Halloween Tricked Out!, a TV special about over-the top Halloween decorations. For more information visit howtohauntyourhouse.com.
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Wedding Reception hosted by Mr. & Mrs. Jim Homyak (formerly Pam Woodiwiss)
Beverly and Tom Vaughn
Laura and Barry Cole
Nancy Halford and Val Russenberger
The happy couple Mrs. and Mr. Jim Homyak
Carol and Charles Carlan
Pensacola Museum of Art’s Suite SoirÊe
Jane and Will Merrill
Mike and Mary Jane Bass
Harry and Pam Schwartz
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