Pensacola Beach, FL

A holiday tradition: attending performances of The Nutcracker 'Sweet'       In Downtown Pensacola, when the air is chilly, the lights are glistening, and the holidays are just around the corner, the Pensacola Community can gather to experience the magic of the season in Ballet Pensacola's Nutcracker "Sweet". More ... Ice Skating Rink opens at Orange Beach's Wharf       The Wharf announces the grand opening of an all new Ice Skating Rink for the Gulf Coast. The rink is located under the arch at Levin's Bend condominiums at Main Street and Wharf Parkway. The ice rink will be open to the public 7 days a week through January 1, 2008; except for Christmas Day. More ... Have an old-fashioned Christmas at Camp Walton Schoolhouse National Seashore Celebrates Live Oaks Dec. 9       Fort Walton Beach - The City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park & Cultural Center will hold its annual Christmas Open House at the Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum and the Garnier Post Office Museum this year on December 1st from Noon to 3:00 p.m. More ... Gulf Breeze Chamber Holiday Parade Dec. 8       "It's a Wonderful Life In Gulf Breeze" is the theme of this year's Holiday Parade in Gulf Breeze, taking to the streets Saturday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. For details, call (850)932-7888. More ... Navarre gallery opens for art, wine Dec. 7 Features Pensacola Artist Amy Janke & German Wine Tasting       Dovetails Art & Frame invites the community to "Gallery Night," at 1818 Alpine Center in Navarre. This month's "Gallery Night" will be Friday, Dec. 7, and will feature photos and paintings from Pensacola based artist Amy Janke. Amy's bio and samples of her work are online at www.DovetailsArtAndFr... More ... Navy Museum hosts Pearl Harbor Survivor's Day Dec. 7, 1941 'a day which will live in infamy'      The Japanese Navy assault on Pearl Harbor was a surprise attack that shocked the U.S. on the morning of Dec. 7, 1941 and effectively drew the United States into World War II. Overall, twenty-one ships of the U.S. Pacific fleet and the U.S.S. Arizona were damaged as the death toll climbed to 2,350, a... More ... Pensacola Beach celebrates the island whose first name is 'Santa'       The Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce will Season Your Holidays with Island Spirit Santa surfs over for a Kowabunga Breakfast at Surf Burger on Pensacola Beach Saturday, Dec. 8 at 8 a.m. Kids can whisper their wish lists to Santa while parents enjoy a free mimosa served with their breakf... More ... 'Christmas on the Coast' promises to Dazzle       The Pensacola Children's Chorus, under the direction of Allen and Susan Pote, will present its annual production of "Christmas on the Coast" Saturday, Dec. 8, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 9, at 2:30 p.m. at the Pensacola Civic Center. More ...