November Calendar

Hockey slapshots back into Pensacola with the first game of the season against the Ice Gators Sunday, Nov. 1

Fort Barrancas Guided Tours Starting at 9:30 a.m. sharp, come visit Fort Barrancas and engage in a Ranger tour of the building and the surroundings. Takes place at Pensacola Naval Air Station and for more information call 850-934-2600 or visit http://www.nps.gov/guis.

Monday, Nov. 2

Full Moon Tours Starting at 8 p.m. visit the Pensacola Lighthouse and take in the history that this magnificent building exudes under the light of the full moon. . Ghost stories will be told inside the Keeper's Quarters. Children must be at least 7 years old to climb the tower. For more information call 850-457-7095 or visit http://www.pensacolalighthouse. org.

Thursday, Nov. 5

Food & Beer Pairing Dinner Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front is pairing up with Abita Brewing Company from Abita Springs, Louisiana to bring you an enchanting culinary experience. Executive Chef Dan Dunn and his exquisite culinary team will be preparing a five-course dinner that will be paired with delicious Abita Beers including Jockamo I.P.A., Andygator, Fall Fest, Turbodog, and Pecan Harvest. Call 850-343- 6782 for more details about reservations.

The Blue Angels final show is this month! Friday, Nov. 6

Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival Beginning November 6 and ending November 8 in Seville Square in Downtown Pensacola, come and enjoy the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival. Take in the sights and sounds as great works of art are on display. For more information concerning the event, visit http://www.ggaf.org or call 850-432-9906.

Ice Hockey - Ice Gators vs Ice Flyers At the Pensacola Civic Center, come root for our hockey team, the Ice Flyers, as they battle the Ice Gators. Help welcome back hockey to our town by attending and rooting for our home team. For information, visit http://www.PensacolaIceFlye rs.com or call 850-308-5453.

Old Farmhouse Christmas Arts, Crafts and Antiques Show Enjoy live music and holiday shopping with vendors featuring everything from pottery to water fountains to antiques and baked goods from November 6 to November 8. Families love the cow tour on hay rides available each day. Pony rides available Saturday and Sunday. Call 850-492-7502 or visit http://www.oldfarmhouse. vze.com for more information.

Saturday, Nov. 7

Historical Walking Tour Starting at 10 a.m. at St. John's Historic Cementary, turn back the dial and experience history with a retelling of various events in Pensacola. St. John's is located at the intersection of "G" Street and Belmont in Downtown Pensacola. For information call 850-484- 1099.

Ice Hockey - Cottonmouths vs Ice Flyers On Saturday a battle will be waged between the Cottonmouths and Ice Flyers. Help support our team by rooting from the Pensacola Civic Center stands. For more information, visit http://www.PensacolaIceFlye rs.com or call 850-308-5453.

Martini Fest Off of Perdido Key Drive in Perdido Key is the Martini Fest. Starting at 1 p.m., sample some of the fine wares while enjoying the local scenery. Call 850-332-6532 for more information.

Northwest Florida Blood Services Foundation, Inc. 4th Annual Gift of Life Gala At 6:30 p.m. at the Pensacola Yacht Club on Saturday, come experience the Northwest Florida Blood Services 4th Annual Gift of Life Gala. Tasty food, live and silent auction, entertainment will be the highlights of the evening. Monies raised go toward a new bloodmobile, equipment for donor collection or laboratory and education and recognition of area high school students. Call 850-572-4136 for more information.

Pensacola Symphony Saturday is a day for reminiscing the classics styling's of Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Leonid Youovskiv as remembered by the Pensacola Symphony. Starting at 8 p.m. at the Saenger Theatre in Downtown Pensacola, the symphony will replay this tunes to a packed house. For more information regarding tickets and location, visit http://www.pensacolasymphony. com or call 850-435- 2300.

Thursday, Nov. 12

Frank Brown International Songwriter's Festival From November 12 to November 22, celebrate Frank Brown's life and legacy with a smattering of local and celebrity songwriters. Featuring various levels of talent, the point of the Festival is to promote and foster budding creativity in writing. The festival has grown to several locations in Florida and Alabama. The venues were unavailable at press time, so for an exact list of venues check the website at http://www.fbisf.com.

Ice Hockey- Havoc vs Ice Flyers At the Pensacola Civic Center, come root for our hockey team, the Ice Flyers, as they battle the Havoc. Help welcome back hockey to our town by attending and rooting for our home team. For information, visit http://www.PensacolaIceFlyer s.com or call 850-308-5453.

ReDiscovery Series At noon it is time for rediscovering Pensacola's history thanks to the Pensacola Heritage Foundation. Located at the Bowden Building off of E Church Street, John Appleyard is lecturing on the impact the Navy has had on Pensacola. Reservations are required and can be obtained through calling 850-438-6505.

Friday, Nov. 13

Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show-Final Show of 2009 At the Naval Air Station in Pensacola witness the last airshow of the year as Blue Angels go on break. Starting at 8 a.m. on November 13 until November 14, expect to see various aircraft from history make a showing. Numerous activities will be made available for people of all ages. For more information, call 850-452-2583.

Ice Hockey - Fire Ants vs Ice Flyers On Friday a battle will be waged between the Fire Ants and the Pensacola Ice Flyers. Help support our team by rooting from the Pensacola Civic Center stands. For more information, visit http://www.PensacolaIceFlye rs.com or call 850-308-5453.

Lynyrd Skynyrd The remaining members of Lynyrd Skynyrd visit the Pensacola Civic Center at 8 p.m. on Friday to regale crowds with old favorites and new faces. Guaranteed to be a hit concert, make sure to reserve your seats. For tickets and other information call 850-432-0800.

Sunday, Nov. 15

PRA Veteran's 4 Mile Run Get your running shoes ready for the Veterans 4 mile run. Takes place at the Radford Fitness Center by the Naval Air Station at 2 p.m. for more information call 850-470-0274.

Wednesday, Nov. 18

Cooking Demonstration and Drinks at Jackson's Steakhouse Join a class at Jackson's Steakhouse in Downtown Pensacola as a chef leads a series of summer and fall cooking classes that cover everything from shopping to preparation to presentation. Each class begins at 5:00 p.m. and comes with a take home recipe. Be there on November 18 to enjoy some quality cooking time. For more information call 850- 217-2347.

Marketbasket The Junior League of Pensacola is sponsoring the Marketbasket from November 18 to November 21 at the Pensacola Civic Center in Downtown Pensacola. Holiday shopping, wreaths, and silent auctions are on the itinerary at the event that will span the weekend. For more information, visit the website at http://www.juniorleagueofpensacola. org or call 850- 433-4421.

Friday, Nov. 20

Gallery Night All of Downtown Pensacola comes alive with the arts taking a front seat literally. Over fifty shops will participate in opening their doors to the public as mini galleries. Starting at 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday be there for great food and times. For more information visit http://www.artsnwfl.org or call 850-432-9906.

Saturday, Nov. 21

A Night of One Voice Concert Saturday will see the community coming together as dozens of choirs join together to form A Night of One Voice Concert. Enjoy a musical evening in the historic Saenger Theatre as dozens of choirs from the Pensacola Bay Area come together to give one sound and one voice. For more information call 850-432-1450 or visit http://www.celebratepensacola. com.

Creek Indian Tribe Indian Day Celebration From November 21 to November 22 celebrate an annual two day event of intertribal dancing, displays and teaching of heritage and customs, great foods and large groups of Native American vendors with authentic crafts. Come be a part of this momentous occasion and support our community. For more information call 850-944-4882.

PAW PRINTS ON YOUR HEART - Pet Fest 2009 November 21, 2009 At Gulf Breeze Elementary School at 8 a.m. is fun for the whole family AND their pets! Fun contests and events including Rovers Rae/Walk (1/2 mile), Paw Print Art, Hallelujah hounds, Exhibitions and Pet Square Dancing, GB Police Canine unit demo, pet fashion show, best of show parade, pet physic, pet photographer. Prizes, contests and more will be available for the entire family until 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.gulfbreezechamber.co m or call 850-932-7888.

Friday, Nov. 27

 

Irving Berlin's I Love A Piano Irving Berlin's I Love A Piano is an enchanting new musical journey spanning seven decades of American history as seen through the perceptive and hopeful eyes of Irving Berlin. Takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Saenger Theatre; call 850-595-3880 for more information.