Downtown Directory

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Tapas & Tasting Tuesdays
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Palace Cafe, Seville Quarter

A weekly event at the Palace Cafe of Seville Quarter showcasing the Seville Wine Shop's excellent array of fine wines from around the world alongside beautifully prepared tapas. Each person recieved a $2.00 wine coupon. $10.00 per person

Related Link: http://www.rosies.com

Girls Night Out!
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 5:00 PM - Close
Location: The Deck at The Fish House

Every Wednesday Night$2 drinks for LadiesLive Music

Related Link: http://www.goodgrits.com

Haunted Tours
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Seville Quarter

Take a break from the sun at Haunted Seville Quarter. Your costumed guide will weave tales of ghosts and paranormal activitis while sharing with you the history of antique furnishings and architecture.Begin your tour with a signature coffee drink in the Palace Cafe. After your tour enjoy an award winning buffet lunch in Apple Annie's Courtyard. You might be joined for lunch by uninvited ghosts.For revervations call 850.221.1977

Related Link: http://www.pensacolahistoryandhauntings.com

Half Price Tapas at 600 South
Date: Every Tuesday
Location: 600 South
Live Music on The Deck and $.25 Oysters at Atlas
Date: Every Sunday
Time: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: The Deck Bar & Atlas Oyster House
Live Music on The Deck and $.25 Oysters at Atlas
Date: Every Monday
Time: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: The Deck Bar & Atlas Oyster House
Live Music on The Deck and Half-Priced Sushi at Atlas
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Atlas Oyster House

Related Link: http://www.goodgrits.com

Ladies Night at Suite
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 8:00 PM - close
Location: Suite

Thursday - Ladies' Night$3 Drinks for Ladies All night long.Our world famous celebrity DJ Mr. Lao in the mix. Mr. Lao is a former mixerat Los Angeles' biggest radio station, Power 106, and a former senior musicexecutive at the largest record label in the country. By far the mosttalented DJ in the area.

Related Link: http://www.suitepensacola.com

Saturdays at Suite
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 9:00 PM - close
Location: Suite

Saturday - Everyone is here. You should be too!Guest celebrity DJs, live drummers, the sexiest gogo girls in the area andthe best bartenders in town! The energy at Suite on Saturday is unmatched.

Related Link: http://www.suitepensacola.com

Tuesday's at Suite - Crash & Burn Karaoke with B.A.R.E. drink specials
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 8:00 PM - close
Location: Suite

Tuesday - *Crash & Burn Karaoke w/B.A.R.E. drink specials: $3 Beers (any beer), $4 Liquor Drinks (Crown & down), and $5 Martinis all night long! Come and enjoy a laid back atmosphere with great music featuring spontaneous live performances of your favorite tunes by our fun and crazy bartenders. *Crash n' Burn Karaoke - No lyrics, you either know the song or you don't. Do you have what it takes or will you crash and burn.

Related Link: http://www.suitepensacola.com

Tuesday Night Jam Sessions at Belmont Arts Center
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Belmont Arts Center

From 7 to 9:30 p.m. each Tuesday night, local musicians are encouraged to attend the jam sessions to showcase and share their talent with other local musicians. Organizer Pink Lamont is excited about the opportunity to further the mission of Belmont by promoting outreach and awareness of Belmont and its music programs.

Related Link: http://www.belmontartscenter.com

Friday Wine Tastings
Date: Every Friday
Time: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 29 Palafox Place, Distinctive Kitchens

Related Link: http://www.dk4u.com

Prime Time Tuesdays at Jackson's
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 5:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Location: Jackson's Restaurant

Slow roasted herb and spice-rubbed 16 oz. President's cut of boneless Prime Rib with Steakhouse Baked Potatoes and seasonal vegetables.(14 oz. Governor's Cut available for $14.95)

Related Link: http://www.jacksonsrestaurant.com

DK Lunch and Learn!
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: 29 Palafox place

This Lunch and Learn event will take place the first Wednesday of every month!While you are enjoying your lunch, our Chef will show you how it was prepared.Check the DK website for each month's menu

Related Link: http://www.dk4u.com

Wine Down Wednesdays at Jackson's
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: 400 South Palafox Street

Join us every Wednesday evening at Jackson's Steakhouse where we feature every bottle on our extensive, award winning wine list at 50% off. For reservations, please call (850)469-9898

Related Link: http://www.jacksonsrestaurant.com

Monday Night Football
Date: Every Monday
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Blazzues

200 Palafox Place

Related Link: http://www.myspace.com/blazzues

Monday Night Football Game Night!!
Date: Every Monday
Time: 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Location: Will Call Sports Grille

Beer Pong, QB1, On-line Fantasy Sports contest……oh yeah, Monday Night Football too……the fun starts at 6 pm

Related Link: http://www.willcallsports.com

Dinner & Jazz with Kitt Lough
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Will Call Sports Grille

Related Link: http://www.willcallsports.com

Tomato Tuesdays
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Blazzues

200 Palafox Place

Related Link: http://www.myspace.com/blazzues

Karaoke at Will Call
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 9:00 PM - 9pm12am
Location: Will Call Sports Grille

Over 20,000 titles to choose from. KJ Willdo will make you feel like a IDOL. Begins at 9:00 pm. $1 domestic drafts.

Related Link: http://www.willcallsports.com

Jazz 'N' Roll
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Artissimo

104 Palafox Place

Wednesday Night Roundup
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Location: Will Call Sports Grille

Related Link: http://www.willcallsports.com

Ladies & 80s Night
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Blazzues

200 Palafox Place

Related Link: http://www.myspace.com/blazzues

Wine With Blazzues
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Location: 200 Palafox Place

Related Link: http://www.myspace.com/blazzues

Jazz Lunch
Date: Every Friday
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Artissimo

104 Palafox Place

Ultimate Tailgate
Date: Every Saturday
Location: Will Call Sports Grille

Take part in the Ultimate Tailgate Party and enter to win a Refrigerator FULL of BEER! (must be 21 to enter). Buy an “All Access Field Pass” for prime viewing in front of the 3 8×10 screens, free beer and soda, munchies and MORE! We even have a face painter standing by to get your team’s logo painted on. We will be selecting a Fan of The Week who will receive special prizes. We are giving away over $100 in prizes each week. The Game is Here!

Related Link: http://www.willcallsports.com

The Women
Date: 1/29/2010 - 2/7/2010
Location: Pensacola Little Theatre

In The Women, Mary Haines, a doting wife and loving mother, is surrounded by a group of catty women who enjoy nothing more than the thrill of gossip. Those friends take delight in telling Mary that her husband Stephen is having an affair with a shop girl and spreading the news to gossip columnists. Mary divorces Stephen, but when she hears a new piece of gossip, she sets about trying to win back her man. Performances dates for “The Women” are January 29-31 and February 4-7. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30pm. Sunday performances begin at 2:30pm. Ticket prices range from $10 to $25 per person. February 4 is Theatre Thursday and all tickets are half price. A $1 handling fee is added to all tickets sold. Tickets are available now through the Box Office Monday through Friday from 10am to 5:30pm, in person or by phone at (850) 432-2042.

Related Document: TheWomenPosterSmall.pdf

Related Link: http://www.pensacolalittletheatre.com

The Wedding Singer - Broadway Series
Date: 2/2/2010
Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Pensacola Saenger

ALL SEATS RESERVED*Single tickets go on sale August 14, 2009$52.00 Orchestra - Floor Rows A - DD$52.00 Balcony Rows A - M$32.00 Balcony Rows N - V

Related Link: http://www.pensacolasaenger.com

Wine Tasting at Artesasa Fine WInes
Date: 2/3/2010
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Artesana Fine Wines

Aresana's Tastings are free and light snacks will be provided.

Related Link: http://www.artesanafinewines.com

Thank God it's Sunday! The Remix
Date: 2/6/2010
Time: 4pm & 7:30pm
Location: Saenger Theatre

This awesome theatrical production is about a Christian-hearted lady who lives for each Sunday, so she can get her praise and shout on with the Lord, eat a good Sunday dinner, sit on her front porch in her rocking chair and enjoy a peaceful afternoon without all the drama she has to put up with during the week.

Related Link: http://www.pensacolasaenger.com

Sweet Tea Southern Cooking Class Series
Date: 2/9/2010
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: The Fish House & The Deck

The Fish House and its sister restaurant, Atlas Oyster House, are offering another series of cooking symposiums to preserve the art and tradition of fine Southern cooking, passing on our Southern traditions one recipe at a time. The series will take place during the fall and winter months on the enclosed outdoor Deck Bar located behind the Fish House restaurant. Fish House and Atlas chefs will teach classes. They will demonstrate traditional Southern cooking methods and suggest ways to modernize each recipe without losing its Southern roots." Classes are limited to first come, first served. There is also a happy hour available on the Deck Bar for guests to enjoy before and during the class. Last year's classes were attended by hundreds of local Southern cooking enthusiasts. Although the classes are free, class members are encouraged, but not obligated, to make a donation to the series' selected charity. Last year's charity was the Gulf Coast Kid's House. This year, class members are encouraged, but not obligated, to make a donation to the Manna Food Pantry.

Related Link: http://www.goodgrits.com

Short Attention Span Theatre
Date: 2/11/2010 - 2/21/2010
Time: Varies
Location: Pensacola Little Theatre

Directing for “Short Attention Span Theatre” this year are Jessica Wade Abston, Samantha Holsworth and Eric VanderVort. The cast includes Barbara Jacobs, Brooke Martin, Paula Petsel, Scott Wade, Ken Armitage, Shanna Petsel, April Sargent, Cory Hinsch, Renee Jordan, David Blanton, Jordan Rinaldi, Brandon Denson, Kyra Trask and Nicole Dickson.“Short Attention Span Theatre” is playing for two weekends: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, February 11-13, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, February 19-20, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, February 21, at 2:30pmTickets are $14 for café seating and $10 for general admission and may be purchased at the Box Office or by phone at 850-432-2042. The Box Office is open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and one hour prior to curtain on performance dates.

Related Document: SASTposter-small.pdf

Related Link: http://www.pensacolalittletheatre.com

Hot Glass Cold Brew
Date: 2/12/2010
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Belmont Arts Center

Organizers of the Belmont Arts and Cultural Center’s “Hot Glass Cold Brew” have announced the next event date for Friday, February 12. From 5 to 9 p.m., participants can enjoy a sweetheart of a deal by making a suggested donation of $25 for non-members and $20 for members to receive a hand-blown, souvenir glass and *complimentary beverages provided by the Escambia Bay Homebrewers throughout the evening. Participants can also enjoy delicious Pizza from O'Zone Pizza as well as glass blowing and pottery demonstrations and an interactive glass mosaic project. Bring your special someone and enjoy a unique evening of art, music and cold brew. Musical entertainment for HGCB will feature a variety of local musicians, many of whom participate in the Belmont's Open Mic Night typically held on the second Friday of every month. Live music begins at 6:30 p.m

Related Link: http://www.belmontartscenter.com

Sweetheart Special
Date: 2/12/2010
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Portabello Market

$65 per person includes a jazz brunch from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., and the show at 2:30 p.m.. The menu includes rosemary braised roast beef, sun dried tomato and parmesan crustless quiche, smoked gouda grits and pecan bread pudding with vanilla sauce. The meal also includes a choice of two mimosas or poinsettias. For the complete menu, visit PensacolaLittleTheatre.com. Reservations may be made through the PLT Box Office: 432-2042.Pensacola Little Theatre is proudly celebrating our 73rd season providing northwest Florida with quality entertainment and educational programs. PLT is located inside the Pensacola Cultural Center at 400 South Jefferson Street, in downtown Pensacola. To learn how you can get involved as a volunteer or sponsor, phone our business office at 434-0257.

Related Link: http://www.agourmetoccasion.com

Fulfilling Lincoln's Dream
Date: 2/13/2010
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Belmont Arts Center

The title is from Lincoln's 2nd Inaugural Speech. This speech is considered by most scholars to be his best speech.... even surpassing his Gettysburg Address. Lincoln concluded his speech with these words, "With malice toward none: with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation's wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan--to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace, among ourselves, and with all nations."James "Sparky" Rucker is recognized as a leading folklorist, historian, musician, storyteller and author. He has been singing songs and telling stories in the American tradition for over forty years. Sparky accompanies himself on guitar, banjo and spoons. He has released over fourteen recordings. Rhonda adds sweet sounding vocal harmonies, a mean, gutsy blues harmonica, old time banjo and rhythmic bones to their music. The duo will be performing at the Belmont Arts and Cultural Center beginning at 7 pm on Saturday, February 13. Admission is $5 and all proceeds benefit the Belmont Youth Band. Come join the Belmont in celebrating Black History Month with this unique and moving performance.

Related Link: http://www.belmontartscenter.com

Hairspray - Broadway Series
Date: 2/17/2010
Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Saenger Theatre

ALL SEATS RESERVED*Single tickets go on sale August 14, 2009$60.00 Orchestra - Floor Rows A - DD$60.00 Balcony - Rows A - M$42.00 Balcony - Rows N - V

Related Link: http://www.pensacolasaenger.com

Rodney Carrington LIVE at the Saenger Theatre!
Date: 2/20/2010
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Saenger Theatre

Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor, and writer who has recorded six major record label comedy albums selling over two million copies. Rodney starred in his own TV sitcom, Rodney, which ran for two seasons on ABC. He recently co-wrote and co-starred with Toby Keith in the award winning movie Beer for My Horses. According to Pollstar, Rodney has been among the top-ten-grossing touring comedians for the last five years. He regularly performs to sold-out crowds across the US and Canada. Don't miss your opportunity to see Rodney Carrington LIVE for the first time on the Saenger Theatre stage. Tickets can be purchased at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone by calling 800-745-3000 or online

Related Link: http://www.pensacolasaenger.com

Cooking Tips and Techniques with Chef Irv Miller
Date: 2/24/2010
Time: 5:30 & 7:30
Location: Jackson's Restaurant

Chef Irv Miller of Jackson’s Steakhouse shares his cooking expertise each month in classes covering everything from shopping to preparation to presentation. Classes are held one evening a month through June with two classes each evening. The first class begins at 5:30pm. The second class begins at 7:30pm. Each class costs $40 per person, which covers the cooking demonstration, tasting of the recipes, wine pairings, and a take-home recipe booklet. Advanced reservations required.

Related Link: http://www.jacksonsrestaurant.com

The Angels Sing by Pensacola Children's Chorus
Date: 2/28/2010
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Saenger Theatre

The Pensacola Children's Chorus, under the direction of Allen and Susan Pote, presents a concert titled "The Angels Sing" at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 28 at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox Place.This concert will feature guest conductor, Dr. Anton Armstrong, who conducts the renowned St. Olaf Choir of St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota.All seven choirs of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus will be heard in this beautiful program of classical and sacred works encompassing music of the masters, vibrant contemporary selections, and moving spirituals. Audiences will experience the soaring voices of over 300 singers, ages 9-18.Tickets for “The Angels Sing” are $10, $12 and $14, and are available through the Saenger Theatre Box Office - Mon. " Fri. 10:00 AM " 5:00 PM, or TicketMaster, 1-800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Related Link: http://www.pensacolasaenger.com