Julianne Baird sings March 8

The Pensacola Junior College Lyceum Series presents soprano Julianne Baird twice Thursday, March 8. Baird offers a free master vocal class 2 p.m. in the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus. Her concert, "The Musical World of Benjamin Franklin," is 7:30 p.m. in the Ashmore.

General admission tickets for the concert are $10; seniors, children, non-PJC students, $8; Senior Club members, PJC staff, faculty, retirees, $6; PJC students, free. VISA, MasterCard, American Express, cash or check are accepted. Purchase tickets at the Lyceum Box Office in the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, 1000 College Blvd. For more information, call (850) 484-1847.

ZZ Top Rocks Alabama March 14

Classic Rock Superstars ZZ Top will perform at the Wharf in Orange Beach, Ala. March 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available through the ticket master website and prices range from $25 to $59.50.

The Amphitheater at The Wharf, a 10,000 seat state-ofthe art performance facility now open at The Wharf, brings top national acts and legend bands to the Gulf Coast.

The Amphitheater is located at the end of the Foley Beach Expressway in Orange Beach, Ala.

OWC presents Don Giovanni March 16

"Absolutely stunning," " R a p t u r o u s l received," and " Sparks in all the right places" are just some of the accolades that critics in major US cities h a v e bestowed on the M o z a r t Fe s t i v a l O p e r a ' s production of " D o n G i o v a n n i " which will appear at The Arts Center at O k a l o o s a - Wa l t o n College in Niceville Florida on March 16, 2007.

Tickets are now on sale now for $30 each through The Arts Center Box office by phone, web or in-person. Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Call the box office at (850) 729-6000 or toll free 1-888-838-2787 (ARTS). Online ticket sales are available through The Arts Center web site at www.owc.edu/arts.

The Mozart Festival Opera made its U.S. debut in fall 2003 with a highly acclaimed production of Don Giovanni and is the sister company of Teatro Lirico D'Europa. Important critics nationwide have raved about the outstanding cast of singers as well as the excellent, detailed stage direction and attractive sets and costumes.

The Arts Center at OWC is northwest Florida 's premier arts complex and is easily accessible from Interstate 10 and Highway s 85 and 285 o n the Niceville, Florida campus of Okaloosa-Walton College, at 100 College Blvd. For a season brochure or driving directions, contact the Box Office or visit The Arts Center website. Guitar Ensemble at PJC March 16

Pensacola Junior College and the Pensacola Guitar Society celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Pensacola Guitar Ensemble with a

reunion and free concert.

The reunion is 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, March 16, and is open to all former ensemble members. Under the direction of Joe Stallings, the performance is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium on PJC's Pensacola campus. The program also includes the PJC Guitar Chamber Orchestra. The musical celebration

includes works by John

Lennon, Paul M c C a r t n e y ,

Stanley Meyers,

Gabriel Fauré,

A g u s t i n

B a r r i o s

Mangore,

J o r g e

Martinez Z a r a t e , J o h a n n Sebastian

B a c h ,

Fernando

S o r ,

D i o n i s i o

A g u a d o ,

Ferdinando

C a r u l l i , M a u r o Giuliani, and

Matteo Carcassi.

Also featured are two

arrangements for guitar

ensemble by internationally acclaimed guitarist Stephen Robinson of Stetson University, Deland.

PJC students performing are Mitchell Smegelski, James Robinson, Terry Lewis, Derrick Javier, Ashley Gibson, Benjamin Krock, Michael Danielson, Zachary Pingel, and Joshua Zeller. Also performing are Johanna Walker, Jason Sisko, Martin Janke and Matthew Cosgrove.

For more information about the concert, call 484-1847.

To attend the reunion, contact Stallings at 484-1805 or jstallings@pjc.edu.

Tool delays Pensacola performance

The Tool concert originally scheduled for April 2 has been delayed due to medical circumstances. The band's website announced Feb. 21 that drummer Danny Carey tore a bicep. Carey underwent surgery and was said to be recovering well. Rescheduled tour dates will be announced shortly.

Beulah Sausage Festival March 16-18

Some of the Nashville's brightest stars are going to shine at the annual Beulah Sausage Festival Friday through Sunday, March 16 through 18 on Nine Mile Road, five miles west of Pine Forest Road, across from the Beulah Fire Department.

This is the 21st year country music fans are able to enjoy great talent paired with fantastic food and superb entertainment for the whole family. Nationally known country music stars are the highlight of the festival, which also features more than 100 arts and crafts vendors, rides and games for kids, local entertainment throughout the weekend, and of course great food. The Beulah Sausage Festival is a fundraising event organized by the Beulah Volunteer Fire Department supporting surrounding fire departments as well as various organizations throughout Escambia County such as Sacred Heart Children's Miracle Camp and First Book literacy program.

This year's performers include Taylor Swift, Craig Morgan and Heartland.

Swift, who sang the national anthem at a 76ers NBA game in front of a huge audience at the age of 11, will perform at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 16.

Morgan, who has has made over 150 appearances on the Grand Ole Opry, will perform at 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 17.

The six-member band Heartland will perform at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 18.

Mark Harris at the Saenger March 22

Christian recording artist Mark Harris, one-fourth of the bestselling, Dove Award-winning group 4Him, will perform at the Saenger Theatre in Pensacola Thursday, March 22, at 7 p.m. Joining Mark Harris that evening will be special guests Joy Williams and Echoing Angels. Tickets are available at all TicketMaster Ticket Centers, the Saenger Theatre Box Office and by phone at (850) 434-7444.

For 15 years Harris was the primary songwriter for 4HIM, responsible for writing or cowriting 18 number 1 hits for his group.

It's been nearly five years since Williams emerged onto the music scene with the 2001 release of her criticallyacclaimed, self-titled debut album.

Hailing from Atlanta, Echoing Angels brings a contemporary style infused with pop elements influenced by Train, Lifehouse, Matchbox 20, Tonic, MercyMe and Third Day.

Tickets are $25 for Artist Circle seating and $17.50, plus usual service charge, and are available at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, 118 South Palafox Place, Pensacola or at any TicketMaster Ticket Center.