October Calendar
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Rosa And Harvey
On October 1 - 3 at 8 p.m. the Loblolly Theatre in Pensacola will be hosting a show like no other. For ticket and more information call 850-439-3010 or visit their website at www.loblollytheatre.com.
Radiolive
Experience Radiolive at the Museum of Commerce and help the community by bringing canned goods for Mana Food Bank while listening to some live music. For more information call 850-474-2787.
Rediscovery Series
The Rediscovery Series is an ongoing series in October featuring John Appleyard glossing over a variety of subjects at various dates. Takes place on October 1, 15, and 29 at noon. Lecture topics, admission details and other questions can be directed to 850-438-6505.
Friday, October 2
1st Annual Songwriters' Festival
From October 2 to 4 on Pensacola Beach, come see the first ever Annual Songwriters' Festival. Listen to the budding talent and maybe even submit your own work. Details can be taken from 850-932-1500.
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Visit the Destin area from October 2 to October 4 and engage in a variety of activities as you take in the fare. For more information call 850-837-6241 or visit the Destin Chamber of Commerce's website for more information.
Saturday, October 3
21st Annual Scholarship Golf Classic Play some golf in Navarre for the Annual Scholarship Golf Classic. Call 850-939-4604 for details and entry information.
Shark Saturdays
Beginning October 3 and going through every Saturday until October 31 compete to bring in the biggest shark at the Destin Fishing Rodeo. They are looking for a weight busting behemoth to show off for the crowd. Prizes are awarded every Saturday for the largest shark. For more details call 850-837-6734.
Art and Wine Weekend
The Second Annual Art and Wine Weekend on Pensacola Beach. Uncork and unwind this weekend on the beach with your friends as you take in some great free wines from October 3 - 4. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. For more information call 850-932-1500.
Wine and Rubies
See more wine and jewels than you could find in a sultan's palace at this 40th ruby anniversary held by the Northwest Florida Ballet. Prepare to be astounded by the decadent food and exquisite drink pouring over the jewelry from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 3. at McCaskill and Company. For more information call 850-664-7787.
Birdshow
At the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds come see a bird show that will entertain everyone in the whole family. Takes place on October 3 - 4 and for more information call 850-944-4500.
Pensacola Symphony Masterworks Series
Hear the Pensacola Symphony as they dazzle crowds with a smattering of different musical pieces. Matinees, 2 p.m. Pre-concert lectures with Dr. Larry Reed, 7:00 p.m. Concert, 8 p.m. Saenger Theatre. 850-435-2300. www.pensacolasymphony. com
Sunday, October 4
Full Moon Tours
On Sunday, be prepared to go on an adventure through the Pensacola Lighthouse in the dead of night. Hear ghost stories and other tales as you have a tour of the facility. The times to go are 8 p.m., 9:15 p.m., and 10:30 p.m. Visit www.pensacolalighthouse.org or give 850-457-7095 a ring for more information.
Thursday, October 8
Tuesdays with Morrie
The Pensacola Little Theatre presents the play adaptation of the best selling memoir called Tuesdays with Morrie this October 8 - 10 and again on October 16 - 18. For ticket details call 850-432-2042.
Gulf Shores National Shrimp Festival
Come and celebrate this great animal with a whole slew of people in Gulf Shores, Alabama on October 8 - 11. Thursday through Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. while Sunday ends early at 5 p.m. More information is available from 251-968-6904.
Saturday, October 10
Fall Family Festival
At the Destin Commons come see a ton of great family fun. Kids can enjoy arts and crafts, rock wall climbing and a slew of other activities. For more information call 850-837-6241.
Sunday, October 11
Chili Cookoff and Volleyball Tournament
Entry fees donated to Caring & Sharing of South Santa Rosa County. Vball registration 11:30 a.m., 4 Person teams. Bring chili cookoff entries precooked in a crockpot between 2 -4 p.m. $10 for volleyball, $5 to enter chili cookoff. Juana's Pagodas, Navarre Beach. Oct. 11, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 850-939-2130, www.juanaspagodas.com.
Thursday, October 15
WUWF Membership Drive
Visit the WUWF Gallery to participate in a large membership drive for WUWF. The event starts October 15 until October 24 at Gallery 88 in Pensacola. For more details, either visit the website at http://wuwf.org or call 850-473-7433.
Friday, October 16
19th Annual House Walking Trolley Tours
From October 16 to 31 participate in the scary good time that is the House Walking Trolley Tours. Pick your poison from one of three routes through Pensacola that each have a detailed history and ghost story to go along with the tour. For more details visit www.pensacolahistory.org or 850-433-1559.
Starzing with Escambia Amateur Astronomers' Association
Those crazy Amateur Astronomers are at it again at the Fort Pickens Battery area. Look to the stars with them from dusk to 10 p.m., weather permitting of course. Information can be obtained from visiting http://nps.gov/guis or giving 850-934-2600 a call.
Baytowne Beer Festival
American beer lovers unite! A festival for the ages comes to the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort with all the beer you can sample and drink. Over 40 brewers are planning on showing with live music planned to keep the visitors entertained. For more information call 850-837-6241.
Greek Festival
The Greek Festival is a juggernaut of fun taking Pensacola by storm October 16 -18 at the Greek Orthodox Church downtown. Experience Greek cuisine, dancing, music, and more; the entire family can enjoy the wholesome fun that is present. Details: 850-433-2662 or www.annunciationgoc.org/festival
Saturday, Oct. 17
Playhouse Disney Live!
Beginning at 3 p.m., come to the Pensacola Civic Center and see Disney live. See some of the popular cartoon characters be brought to life on the main stage. Ticket details can be reached from going to http://pensacolaciviccenter.com or giving 850-432-0800 a call.
Queensryche in Concert
Progressive metal darling Queensryche visits the Saenger Theatre to rock out. Starting at 8 p.m., this 80's group looks to take Pensacola downtown by storm. Ticket information can be obtained from calling 850-595-3880.
Saturday, October 17
Soundside Serenade
At Naval Live Oak in Gulf Breeze prepare to be serenaded by a group of musicians from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and be prepared to relax as you spend the afternoon lounging. Oct. 17. 4 to 6:00 p.m. 850-934-2600
Fall book sale
Gulf Breeze Library Friends Fall Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gulf Breeze Library, 1060 Shoreline Drive. 850-916-1200.
Sunday, October 18
21st Annual WSRE Wine & Food Classic .
Starting at 5:30 p.m. experience five different culinary artists' dishes complimented with wine and champagne and a great view of the beach from the Hilton Hotel for this fantastic fundraiser. For ticket information call 850-484-1261 or www.wsre.org/WineandFood.
Wednesday, October 21
Cooking Demonstration at Jackson's
At 5 p.m. join a class all about fall ideas for dishes. Ranging from simple to complex, this class is sure to refresh and stimulate the mind to get ready for the fall. Tickets and other information can be obtained from calling 850-217-2347.
Thursday, October 22
Pensacola Interstate Fair
Come and see the Pensacola Interstate Fair at the fairgrounds and prepare to have fun with the entire family from October 22 to November 1. Rides, games, and food are in abundance here and have to be sampled. For more information concerning times and tickets call 850-944-4500.
Suite Soiree
Pensacola Museum of Art is hosting Suite Soiree. Prepare to have your tastebuds catered to by five different wine pairings with five different courses by five different chefs. For ticket and more information, call 850-432-6247.
Saturday, October 24
Fishin' Chix Halloween Rockin' Redfish Tournament
Starting at 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. is the Fishin' Chix fishing tournament. Wear your Pink Rubber Boots and your favorite Halloween Costume.All are welcome to this tournament. For information about entering visit www.fishinchix.com or call 820-433-2155.
Murder Mystery Dinner Theaters at Fudpucker's
Take in a three dinner course punctuated with performances of a murder mystery by Act4Murder. Seating begins at 6:15 p.m. and the shows start at 7 p.m. Call 850-460-2028 for ticket information and more details.
Celebrate Haydn's 200th Anniversary
Come celebrate Franz Haydn's birthday in style at Olive Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. Hear this fantastic composer's work in the comfort of the Olive Baptist Church's acoustically sound rooms. For more information about his work or for details on the concert call 850-484-1806.
14th Annual Destin Festival of the Arts
Beginning 9 a.m. on October 24 in Destin come see over 100 fine artists and their works. There will performances, a children art tent and a bistro food court. For more information call 850-650-2226.
