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February 9, 2009 / Happenings

Mardi Gras Madness

Panhandling for beads, candy and other fun treats

Mardi Gras, which translates as Fat Tuesday, closes out the Carnival season on Feb. 24 this year, just before Ash Wednesday ushers in Lent. More...

Area runs offer

3x the fun

AREA RACES Double Bridge Run: Saturday, Feb. 7. 15K begins at 7 a.m., 5K at 8. Pensacola Marathon: Sunday, Feb. 15 at 6:30 a.m. Run For the World: Saturday, Feb. 21 at 8 a.m. More...

Destin The Zoo Gallery 850-837-7554 www.thezoogallery.com Beverly McNeil Gallery 850-654-4322 www.beverlymcneil.com Orange Beach, Ala. The Prosperous Pelican 251-981-2022 www.prosperouspelican. More...

Ready, Set, Paint ... in Pastels

A Pastel Workshop

The Dragonfly Gallery will be the site of a Pastel Workshop on Wednesday, February 18 from 9 till 2. This workshop will be conducted by local pastel artists, Elaine Woodward and Jan Shelby. More...

Hendricks's curves are inspirational

Q: I wanted to reply to your question a few weeks back about what we are looking forward to in the entertainment world in 2009. More...

'Top 10 best beaches'

Pensacola Beach earns ranking

TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel community, recently named Pensacola among the "Best Family Friendly Vacations" in the United States and Canada. More...

'Back to the Future' is a timeless trilogy

By DNA SMITH

PICK OF THE WEEK "The Back to the Future Trilogy" — One of the biggest blockbusters of the mid-'80s is being re-released this week. Michael J. More...

A Medieval Affair

8th Annual Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire

On March 7 and March 8, at The Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Hwy., Pensacola, the 8th annual Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire will be held from 10 am to 5 pm. More...

Great Florida Birding Trail in Panhandle

By Vici Papajohn Splash! Magazine

As you drive throughout the Gulf Coast, you may note new signs marking Great Florida Birding Trail sites. More...

TOM NAKASHIMA

Painter, printmaker, Switzer distinguished artist

View the works of internationally renowned artist Tom Nakashima January 20 through March 13 at the Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts at Pensacola Junior College. More...

Engrossing novel follows woman's quest for identity

"The Monsters of Templeton" by Lauren Groff (Voice, $14.95)

Reviewed by Ealish Waddell

In the town of Templeton, N.Y., Willie Upton is a success story, a descendent of two of the town's most famous clans, who made good and left to pursue a promising career in archaeology. More...

Sunday Jazz Brunch Feb. 22

Briefs

The City of Pensacola Department of Parks and Recreation presents a Sunday Jazz Brunch Sunday, February 22, from 10 a.m - 1:30 p.m. at the Bayview Sr. Citizens Center, 2000 Lloyd Street in Pensacola. More...

The Valentine's Day bailout package is here

By Scott Page

Well, February has arrived and all the lovers in the world know what that means: Valentine's Day madness has begun. More...