Sunday, August 1

Loblolly Theatre

presents new show

Pensacola’s Loblolly Theatre presents Yolanda Reed’s "Women Walk Through it as if it Wasn't There.”

Two women meet in the waiting room area of a county counseling center. Be a witness to their confrontations over the course of nine appointments. Other show dates are August 5-7 and 13- 15. Sunday matinees are at 3 p.m., all others at 8 p.m.

Call the theatre at (850) 439-3010 to reserve seats or for further information.

Le Grand Cirque

continues in Destin

Grand Boulevard at Sandestin continues to host the most amazing family show on earth. This spellbinding, visual feast incorporates 40 acrobats, gymnasts and artists performing spectacular feats from 2-4 p.m.

There are 16 more performances of Le Grande Cirque through August 15.

Le Grande Cirque at Grand Boulevard in Destin features 40 acrobats, gymnasts and artists performing one of the most spectacular family shows along the Gulf Coast. For more information and the complete monthly schedule, call (866) 973-9610 or visit www.cirquedestin.com.

PLT ‘Rewind’ recounts a

decade of musicals

At 2:30 p.m. the Pensacola Culture Center is hosting a cabaret of the past decade of Pensacola Little Theatre musicals.

PLT is located at 400 South Jefferson Street Pensacola.

For more information, call the PLT Box Office at (850) 432-2042.

Friday, August 6

Liberty in North Korea

(LiNK) – Summer Tour

On August 6 at 7 p.m., the Unitarian Universalist Church of Pensacola is hosting Liberty in North Korea (LiNK). LiNK will show a screening the National Geographic documentary, Inside North Korea, plus conduct a Q & A regarding LiNK's involvement in aiding the humanitarian and refugee crisis in North Korea. This event is free and open to the public. The Unitarian Universalist Church of Pensacola, 9888 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola.

The Naval Live Oaks Visitor Center is hosting a special screening of the public broadcasting documentary on the Gulf Island National Seashore. The beauty of the National Seashore, seen above at a gun battery near Fort Pickens is the topic of the National Parks Service 94th anniversary celebration on Friday, August 27. Scott Page/Splash! magazine For more information, call (850) 477-9077.

Little Theatre presents

'Alice in Wonderland'

"Alice in Wonderland" opens at Pensacola Little Theatre on August 6, running through August 8, and again August 13-15. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. See story on page 10 for full details.

For more information, call (850) 434-0257.

Public stargazing

with the EAAA

The Escambia Amateur Astronomers Association will aim their telescopes upward at the Battery Worth Picnic Area of Fort Pickens for free public stargazing. The event will run from sunset to 10 p.m., weather permitting. See story on page 24 to learn more about objects in the August sky.

For more information, call (850) 934-2600.

Annual Bushwacker

Festival and 5k Run

From August 6-8, the establishments along the Quietwater Boardwalk on Pensacola Beach will celebrate Pensacola Beach's favorite adult beverage: the milk-chocolatey bushwacker! The fun starts early each day and lasts all night, so be sure to attend this annual event.

Call (850) 932-1500 for more information.

Downtown Touriffic

Summer Ghost Tours

Join the Pensacola Historical Society for summer ghost tours through historic downtown Pensacola, held one weekend each month during the summer. Come hear the haunted stories of Thomas Moristo, a crowd favorite, who likes to make appearances in his upstairs window. August tours are Friday and Saturday, August 6-7.

Tours run every 30 minutes between 7 and 8:30 p.m. and last one hour. There are two tour routes available: the Adults Only Redlight Tour includes the ghosts of the old bars and brothels, and the Family Friendly Seville Tour which takes you through the Seville Square area.

Call (850) 595-5985 for more information.

First Friday in Milton

Get out and enjoy this exciting event in downtown Milton from 5 to 8 p.m. on the first Friday of the month! Historic Downtown Milton is the place to be if you want to see exciting art exhibits and free entertainment. And don't miss the free concert at First Presbyterian Church from 7-8 p.m.

For more information, call (850) 626-6246.

Saturday, August 7

Celebrate art

for a good cause

Get out to "Art in Woerner Park" to benefit National Transplant Assistance Fund in the honor of Patrick Brewer who is in need of a liver transplant. It will be held at Woerner Turf on Creighton Road in Pensacola from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mark your calendar and join the cause with a day of art, food and entertainment for Pat.

For more information, contact Susan Mayer at susanmayer@mchsi.com or (850) 932-0088.

Pensacola Glass Show

The Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds is hosting a glass trade show August 7-8 at 6655 Mobile Highway, Pensacola.

For more information, call Pam Meyer at (972) 672-6213.

Repticon Returns to

Pensacola Fairgrounds

Repticon features reptile and amphibian breeders and wholesalers, reptile pet products and supplies, educational seminars and exhibits, and fun-filled activities for the entire family! Get out to the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to see exotic snakes, lizards and other creatures from around the world.

For more information, call (863) 268-4273.

Friday, August 13

Summer Sidewalk Star Gaze with the EAAA

Discover the greatness of the night sky on beautiful Pensacola Beach. The Escambia Amateur Astronomers' Association will offer free stargazing at 8 p.m. at the Gulfside Pavilion.

For more information, call (850) 932-1500.

Friday, August 20

Light of the Moon Tours

at Pensacola Lighthouse

On August 20-21, from 8- 10:30 p.m., watch the moon- light dance across the waters of Pensacola Bay from the top of the beautiful Pensacola Lighthouse! This is a very unique opportunity to climb the Lighthouse after dark and see the magnificent Fresnel lens in operation, and also listen to ghostly tales from the long history of the Lighthouse. Tours at 8, 9:15, and 10:30 p.m. Reservations are required.

Call 850-457-7095 or email pcolalighthousereservations@ gmail.com to make reservations or to get more information.

Softball Tourney

to benefit Goodwill

The Municipal Softball Complex in Fort Walton Beach is hosting a softball tournament, sponsored by Goodwill/Easter Seals "Walk With Me." August 20- 21, 2010. Tournament format will be double elimination or round robin. The team registration fee is $150.

For more information, contact Dana Maloy at (850) 243-7118 or defproduction3@ gmail.com.

Saturday, August 21

24th Annual

Sandestin Triathlon

The 24th Annual Sandestin Triathlon (formerly the Elephant Walk Triathlon) will lure 700 participants for a half-mile Gulf of Mexico swim, a 20-mile bike along the coast, and a 4-mile run through Sandestin's beach and Bayside community. A portion of the proceeds benefit Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast.

Registration is now open: www.abooma.com/EventRe gistration/GetEvent.do?tim erId=68&eventId=4598. The race starts at 6:30 a.m. on the beach behind FINZ.

Get more information from SandestinTri@sandestin.com. The Clean Coast

Music & Arts Festival

HarborWalk Village is proud to host The Clean Coast Music and Arts Festival, benefiting local businesses and individuals that have been affected by the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

The festivities will begin at 11 a.m and will be continuing throughout the night until 11 p.m. Headline acts signed at this time are award winning songwriters, Greg Barnhill, and member of The Music Hall of Fame, Coco Robicheaux, and many more top acts donating their time and talent.

This event will be free and open to the public. Call (850) 424-0600.

Thursday, August 26

UWF hosts comedian

Arvin Mitchell standup

Arvin Mitchell is coming to the University Commons Auditorium on August 26 from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. His clean comedic style along with his hilarious impressions has made him a hit for the college circuit and corporate engagements. You've seen him as the former bartender and co-host of BET's Club Comic View and host of Spring Bling 21 Questions.

For more information, call (850) 474-2384 or email WelcomeWeek@uwf.edu.

Friday, August 27

See David Ott & The

Three Sopranos at NFSC

The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation proudly presents "The Three Sopranos", an evening of familiar arias from the treasures of opera masters and magnificent hits from Broadway's greatest musicals, on August 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mattie Kelly Performing Arts Center located at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville.

Tickets are $25 per person and are available to purchase exclusively through the Arts Center Box Office 850-729-6000. For more information on the concert and the capital campaign, please visit www.mattiekellyartsfoundation. org or call (850) 650-2226.

Jayne Holsinger: Women

Driving opens at PMA

This exhibition, which runs from August 27 to October 24 at the Pensacola Museum of Art, consists of 35 paintings from celebrated New York artist Jayne Holsinger's Women Driving series. Holsinger finds inspiration in her Midwestern roots and by exploring the elements of photography in painting.

For more information, call (850) 432-6247.

National Parks Service

celebrates 94 years

The Gulf Islands National Seashore is hosting a 94th anniversary celebration of the National Park Service (auditorium program) at the Naval Live Oaks Visitor Center in Gulf Breeze at 5:30 p.m. The free program will feature a screening of the Public Broadcasting production of Gulf Islands National Seashore: The Treasure of the Gulf Coast.

Contact Steamer Lawhead at (850) 934-2629 for more information.

Saturday, August 28

Run for the Red,

White & Blue 5k race

This race along the scenic course starts at the Fort Walton Beach Landing at 7:30 a.m. and travels along Choctawhatchee Bay.

The Magnolia Grill (on Brooks Street) will be hosting our Post Race Party and Awards Ceremony. We will also have a drawing for door prizes donated sponsors.

For additional information, contact Karen Dugre at (850) 882-5848.

Armed Forces Appreciation Day

Join the community of Fort Walton Beach to show appreciation for its military residents at Armed Forces Appreciation Day. Northwest Florida "Bull Rigdon" Fairgrounds in Fort Walton Beach hosts the activities scheduled from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The headliner is Taylor Hicks, 2005 American Idol winner, 8 p.m. Kimberley Locke, an American Idol finalist in 2003, performs at 6 p.m.

For more information, contact the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce at (850) 244-8191.

Gun Show visits

Pensacola Fairgrounds

The Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds is hosting a Southern Classic Gun and Knife show August 28-29 – offering exhibitors and customers the opportunity to buy, sell or trade guns, knives, ammo and related merchandise. Show hours are Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more details, visit www.floridagunshows.com or call (407) 275-7233.