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Sounds of Christmas fill the air in December
 | | The Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra is shown with Maestro Jeffery Rink (center). They will perform their "Holiday Pops!" program on Dec. 7. |
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Pyramid students display abilities on Dec. 6
Twelve students of the Pyramid Pensacola School of Fine Arts will perform "Winter Wishes - Holiday Hopes" at 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Pensacola Pyramid Center, located at 7309 West Highway 98.
Pyramid serves adults with developmental disabilities and incorporates performing and visual arts into its curriculum to help students nurture their artistic abilities and boost their self-esteem.
Prior to the performance, an art show featuring works created by the students will open at 5:30 p.m. The art and pottery make great Christmas gifts, and all sales will benefit the individual artist and the Pyramid program. Admission is free and open to the public.
"For many of our students, the performing arts provide a positive, meaningful and creative way to interact and socialize," said Carol Culton, Pyramid's performing arts coordinator. "I am constantly overwhelmed at the abilities discovered where disabilities were believed to define so many."
For more information about Pyramid, call (850) 453-3341 or visit www.pyramidinc.org.
Boy's and Girl's Club hosts 'Gospel Hip-Hop Jam'
The Boy's and Girl's Club is hosting a "Gospel Rap and Hip-Hop Jam" at the Teen Center in Fort Walton Beach. It will take place on Friday, Dec. 7, 8 p.m. - 12 midnight.
The event consists of two hours of performances, followed by two hours of open gym. Tickets are $5 in advance, and can be purchased at the Boy's and Girl's Club. Call 939-4574 or 862-1888 for more info.
NWF Symphony presents 'Holiday Pops!' on Dec. 7
The sounds of the holiday season will fill the air Dec. 7 as the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra (NFSO) presents a "Holiday Pops!" concert. The program features the Northwest Florida Symphony Chorus performing with the symphony, guest soloists and more. It will be held at the Mattie Kelly Fine and Performing Arts Center at the Okaloosa-Walton College Niceville campus at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are available in advance, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and 90 minutes prior to the performance at the OWC Kelly Center box office. All tickets are $22.50. Call 729- 6000 to purchase by phone, or visit www.owc.edu/arts for online ticket sales.
"The 'Holiday Pops!' concert will be a evening for everyone with popular holiday fare, a carol sing-along with the audience and traditional Christmas music," said Jeffery Rink, NFSO Maestro.
See the NFSO website at www.nfsymphony.org for more information abou the show.
It's 'A Holly Jolly Christmas' at FWB Auditorium
The Fort Walton Community Chorus concludes 2007 with the production of "A Holly Jolly Christmas." Performances will be held at the Fort Walton Beach Municipal Auditorium on Friday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 8, at 3 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m.
This original storyline features both traditional and seasonal vocal numbers. The two-part production starts with a musical comedy and dance, followed by the full chorus singing traditional Christmas music.
Ticket are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and children. Tickets can be purchased at multiple locations. To find ticket sale locations and any additional information, contact Jean Hodgins at 863-2775, or visit the chorus website at www.fwbcc.org.
Gulf coast will be spirited on New Year's Eve
Zampieri's Harbor Grille in Destin will dazzle the crowd with a Las Vegas style tribute to Elton John. Dinner show seating starts at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $125 per person, and include a specially prepared five course menu. For more info visit www.harborgrille.net.
The E.H. Pullum Senior Center in Navarre will host a New Year's Eve Gala. Guests can dance to the music of Joe Occhipinti's Big Band, which plays a variety of music, something for everyone's taste. Must be 21 or over to attend. Tickets, $16 each, must be purchased in advance at the Center. Call 936-1644 for additional information.
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