Friday, Sept. 3

Pensacola Beach hosts annual Jamaican Fest

From Friday, September 3 through Sunday, September 5, get out to the Portofino Boardwalk on Pensacola Beach and enjoy this annual festival celebrating the spirit of the Caribbean. It features live music, The Kids Zone, a sidewalk sale and the infamous "Anything that Floats" race in Santa Rosa Sound.

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

Annual Greek Festival back in Fort Walton Beach

From September 3-5, get out to the Emerald Coast Conference Center on Okaloosa Island to celebrate the 19th Annual Sants Markella and Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Greek Festival.

There will be authentic Greek food, music, folk dancing, a silent auction, and lots of vendors.

For more information, www.greekfestivalfwb.com or call (850) 244-0822.

The Via Colori Street Painting Art Festival will transform Grand Boulevard's Town Center into an artist's canvas of street paintings from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 18. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Seaside Neighborhood School. Atlanta Rhythm Section performs at the Saenger

Part of the southern rock scene for more than 30 years, the Atlanta Rhythm Section will perform all the hits you love including: "So Into You," "Alien," "Champagne Jam," and "Spooky" at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre at 7:30 p.m.

With 15 albums of outstanding songwriting and performances, the Atlanta Rhythm Section represents all the good things that the phrase "classic rock" implies!

For more information, call (850) 595-3880.

Saturday, Sept. 4

Destin Commons hosts Emerald Coast Car Show

From 9 a.m.-3 p.m., over 20 antique, vintage and classic cars from the members of the Northwest Florida Model A and T Ford Club and the Playground Antique and Classic Car Club will be on display down the Main Street of Destin Commons.

For more information, call (850) 337-8700.

Sunday, Sept. 5

Mattie Kelly Foundation presents ‘A Musical Farewell to Summer’

The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation presents "A Musical Farewell to Summer" Labor Day Weekend Concert at Grand Park at Grand Boulevard at 7 p.m.

Enjoy an evening of live music with David Seering featuring The Joe Occhipinti Orchestra. Food and beverages will be available for purchase by Cantina Laredo in Grand Park. Admission is $10, kids under 12 free.

Visit www.mattiekellyartsfoundation. com or call (850) 650-2226 for more information.

Monday, Sept. 6

John Mayer performs at The Wharf Amphitheater

The Wharf in Orange Beach, Ala. is hosting seventime Grammy winner John Mayer in concert at 8 p.m.

Call 1-877-WHARFAL or visit www.thewharfal.com for more information.

‘Duck Derby’ to raise funds for 2011 Mardi Gras Parade

The Navarre Krewe of Jesters (NKOJ) will host their annual fund-raising event the “Duck Derby” at Juana’s Pagoda, on Labor Day September 6th.

Staged as a family event, activities will include, The Duck Derby Race, mullet toss, children’s activities and a barbeque buffet hosted by Juana’s. This year’s fund-raising event will support the 2011 Navarre Beach Mardi Gras Parade. and scholarship fund.

Friday, Sept. 10

Get a taste of the Emerald Coast BeerFest

The Emerald Coast Beer Festival, sponsored by the Escambia Bay Homebrewers, is held at 6 p.m. at Seville Quarter, Downtown Pensacola.

Patrons will have a chance to sample beers and ales from dozens of microbreweries and distributors. The first 1,500 participants will receive a souvenir festival beer tasting glass.

Tickets and a full list of vendors are available at the Seville Quarter Wine & Gift Shop or online at www.rosies.com. 2nd Annual Destin Seafood Festival Golf Classic at Indian Bayou

The Destin Seafood Festival Golf Classic, returns to Indian Bayou Golf Course on Sept. 10-11.

Players will enjoy two days of play plus a practice round, a cocktail party on Friday, breakfast and lunch each day, and free admission to the Destin Seafood Festival.

The fee for a two-person team is $490.

To reserve a spot, contact Risa Garner at (850) 837-2711 x2 or at rgarner@DestinChamber.com.

Destin church hosts Fall Flair Arts and Crafts Show

The Life Center at Destin United Methodist Church, 200 Beach Drive, hosts the Fall Flair Arts and Crafts Show on Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s a great family event.

For more information, contact fallflair@aol.com or (850) 650-5658.

Saturday, Sept. 11

Destin Porsche Club hosts Annual Charity Car Show

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Grand Boulevard at Sandestin and the Destin Porsche Club will host the Fifth Annual Charity Car Show organized by the North Florida Region of the Porsche Club of America.

More than 100 of the finest cars around including Porsches, Lamborghinis, Lotus, Ferraris and BMWs will line the boulevard of the Town Center. Admission is free and will include live music from Cheryl Jones.

To register your car, contact Scott Roberts at (850) 974-6060 or scottandjan@ cox.net.

For more information, call (850) 654-5929.

Bragg-Mitchell mansion hosts rummage sale

The historic Bragg- Mitchell Mansion in Mobile, Ala. announces its annual “Gone With the Wind” Rummage Sale to raise funds for the continued preservation of the not-for-profit home. The public is invited to attend the fundraiser from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

For more information, call (251) 471–6364.

Friday, Sept. 17

Splash into 32nd Annual Destin Seafood Festival

On Sept. 17-19, the 32nd Annual Destin Seafood Festival will set up right on the Destin Harbor at the Destin Fishing Fleet Marina, City of Destin Royal Melvin Heritage Park, and Fisherman's Wharf!

This 3-day event boasts fresh local seafood from some of the area's best restaurants, live entertainment, arts and crafts, children's activities, and more.

For more information including: festival hours, admission, and entertainment schedule visit DestinSeafoodFestival.org.

Flora-Bama hosts beach volleyball tournament

The Perdido Key Open Beach Volleyball Tournament, September 17- 19 at the Flora-Bama bar offers three days of fun and exciting action on the beach.

For more information, call (850) 492-4660.

Saturday, Sept. 18

Paint the town Via Colori Street Painting Art Festival

The Via Colori Street Painting Art Festival will transform Grand Boulevard's Town Center into an artist's canvas of street paintings from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This community favorite brings together artists, volunteers, and businesses to support Seaside Neighborhood School.

For more information, call (850) 654-5929.

Bargain sale benefits PLT

The Pensacola Little Theatre Guild is holding an upscale bargain sale from 8 a.m. to noon to raise money for PLT’s Treehouse Theatre and Education programs. The sale will be held at the Pensacola Cultural Center. Admission is free, and items will be sold as marked.

Call (850) 434-0257 ext. 103 for more information.

Get a taste of what Pensacola Beach offers

From Sep 18-19, Taste of the Beach showcases signature dishes from island chefs from various beach restaurants. Enjoy live entertainment while dining with a view of the Gulf of Mexico.

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

Huge estate sale to benefit Relay for Life 2011

From 7a.m. until noon, at Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church Soundside Campus, Gulf Breeze Teams will be selling many items with 100 percent raised going to Relay for Life in support of the American Cancer Society.

Go find some treasures and help the teams raise funds.

For more information, call (850) 916-1660.

Enjoy ‘A Good Cry’ at the Saenger Theatre

Pensacola's own, Tammy Whiten, has written the most extraordinary Christian play ever to hit the city. Beginning at 6 p.m., you will laugh, you will cry, and you will be changed forever.

For ticket or other information, call (850) 595-3880.

Monday, Sept. 20

Jazz Society hosts monthly Jazz Gumbo

At 6 p.m., Phineas Phogg's in Seville Quarter, Downtown Pensacola hosts The Jazz Society of Pensacola's Jazz Gumbo.

The monthly gathering will feature musical act Jones and Company.

Admission is $10 for public, $7 for JSOP members. $5 for students with ID and free for military in uniform. A cup of seafood gumbo is included with admission.

For more information, call (850) 433-8382.

Thursday, Sept. 23

‘Legally Blonde The Musical’ at the Saenger

The hilarious MGM film is Broadway's new smash hit, “Legally Blonde The Musical,” which plays a the Saenger Theatre at 7:30 p.m.

It's “A Elle of a show,” says Time Magazine.

Call (850) 595-3880 for more information.

UWF hosts laid-back comedian Kevin Shea

Kevin Shea will perform at the UWF University Commons Auditorium, 8:30-10:30 p.m.

Kevin's unique style can be described as very laid back and fresh. His numerous television appearances include Comedy Central's Premium Blend, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and HBO's Down and Dirty.

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

Friday, Sept. 24

Pensacola hosts 33rd Annual Seafood Festival

From September 24-26 in Seville Park, sample a variety of mouth-watering seafood dishes, enjoy continuous live entertainment and shop at the many arts and crafts vendors.

For more information about this event, call (850) 433-6512.

Library ‘Friends’ host annual fall book sale

The Friends of the Pensacola Public Library present their annual fall book sale scheduled for Sept. 24-26 at First United Methodist Church Wright Place, Pensacola.

Proceeds from the used book sales go to support the West Florida Library System.

The preview sale will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 24 for members. Nonmembers can attend for a $5 admission fee.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 25 and noon to 3 p.m. on Sept. 26 and no admission is charged those days.

For more information, call (850) 341-1434.

Saturday, Sept. 25

NWFSO presents German Masterpieces

The season opening concert for the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra's 24th year begins with an evening of some of the most beautiful and enduring music ever written for orchestra.

The Mattie Kelly Arts Center at NWF State College hosts the concert from 7:30-10 p.m.

See the NFSO website at www.nfsymphony.org for concert updates and further information.

Jury-Duty Spay & Neuter presents Fur Ball 2010

This year's Fur Ball – from 6-10 p.m. at MySpace in Downtown Pensacola – will be a special night for area pet lovers and supporters to whine and dine the night away!

The event will include a Silent Auction, Live Auction, Live Band, Rows and rows of tasty people treats.

Tickets can be purchased by calling (850) 438-3499.

Monday, Sept. 27

Pensacola Beach hosts second Songwriters Fest

From September 27 - October 3, hear the many stories that inspired the songs you love. Some of Nashville's hottest songwriters will play right on the white sands of Pensacola Beach at Paradise Bar & Grill, the Sand Shaker, Sabine Sand Bar, Lillo's and Portofino Boardwalk.

For more information, call 850-341-0889.

Tuesday, Sept. 28

Civic Center hosts Tyler Perry production

“Madea's Big Happy Family” is hitting the road again. The tour will make a stop at the Pensacola Civic Center on September 28. The show, 7:30 p.m., co-stars Tyler Perry, Cassi Davis, Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley and Chandra Currelly.

Tickets are available at The Pensacola Civic Center Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets, Charge By Phone (800) 745-3000, or online at ticketmaster.com.

Neil Young performs at the Saenger Theatre

Neil Young will bring his Solo Gulf Tour to the Saenger Theatre on Tuesday, September 28 @ 8:00 p.m. Tickets for this reserved seating event are $65, $45 and $35.

Tickets are available to purchase from www.ticketmaster. com and charge by phone, by calling (800) 745- 3000 only.

Thursday, Sept. 30

Destin hosts the first ever PUTToberfest

Putt your way through 18 holes and a beer tasting during the area's first ever PUTToberfest, presented by the Destin Area Sports Commission at 5 p.m.

The event also features additional contests, including longest drive and closest to the pin, and prizes will be awarded.

For more information, contact Risa Garner at (850) 837- 2711 x2 or by email at rgarner@ DestinChamber.com.