Arts, Entertainment and
Events In Pensacola Florida
The
Pensacola Northwest Panhandle Florida area has a unique smorgasbord of arts and
cultural events and just plain fun things for all of the family to do including
the kids. From art shows and museums, rodeos, Indian Pow Wows, a night out at
the Pensacola Symphony, hockey, baseball, The Beulah Sausage Festival, Mardi
Gras ... we've got it all. We've even have the fastest man alive, 100m
Athens Olympic Gold medal winner Justin Gatlin is a Pensacola native and
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Amusement
Parks
Big
Kahuna's Water Park - Destin, FL. Biggest man-made waterfall in the
world. 3 rushing rivers, lazy river, speed slides, body flumes, white
water tubing, leisurely lagoons, 2 wave pools, four children's areas
with kid-sized slides and variable-depth pools.
Arts
Council of Northwest Florida - Our Mission is to provide access,
leadership, and support to the arts and cultural communities - promoting
quality, diversity and economic growth.
Bayfront
Gallery - "Largest Selection of American Fine Craft on the Gulf
Coast." "480 American artists from 49 states
represented."
BETA
Children's Theatre - "Provide(s) a professional venue for the
performing arts for children in acting, singing and dance."
Blue
Morning Gallery - "Created to showcase the work of local
artists and to encourage the development of new creative talent within
the community."
Carol's Curtain Call
The best Pensacola site for theater events and audition news.
Choral
Society of Pensacola - "A group of volunteer singers who for 68
years have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and professionalism
in Northwest Florida."
Great Gulfcoast Arts
Festival - "Hosting over 200 fine art and fine craft
exhibitors, performing artists and heritage artists."
Jazz Society of
Pensacola - "An organization of business and professional
people, musicians, teachers, students and just plain listeners working
together for the purpose of advancing jazz music."
Kaleidoscope
and Ballet Pensacola - "A non-profit organization that provides
Northwest Florida with exceptional classical and contemporary dance
productions as well as local dancers and emerging professionals with a
quality training ground in a professional environment."
Pensacola
Children's Chorus - "Provides quality music education and
performance opportunities that enrich the lives of children from all
religious, racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds."
Pensacola
Civic Band - "An organization of adult instrumental musicians
who want to continue performing in a band after high school and/or
college."
Pensacola
Little Theatre - "The oldest continually producing community
theatre in the southeastern United States."
Pensacola
Museum of Art - "A bridge to the visual arts for the diverse
populations of Pensacola and the surrounding communities."
Pensacola Opera
- "Enrich the culture of Northwest Florida by producing quality
opera and making it available to audiences of all ages and to support
these productions through education and other community programs."
Pensacola
Symphony Orchestra - "A non-profit organization, the Pensacola
Symphony Orchestra relies on grants and its corporate and private
supporters for financial assistance."
Bicycling
on the Gulf Coast Whether it’s riding along the trails at the Gulf
Islands National Seashore, taking a quiet ride through the Blackwater
Heritage State Forest, or cycling through the original atmosphere of The
University of West Florida, Pensacola and the rest of the Gulf Coast
have many trails, preserves, and natural land to tour with the simple
use of a bicycle
Pensacola Off-Road
Cyclists - was born in March 2000 and consists of recreational
mountain bikers of all ages and all riding skills. The club's primary
objectives are to enhance the sport in the Pensacola area and to ensure
that existing trails are kept open for all mountain bikers, but
especially for club members.
West Florida
Wheelmen - Club of bicyclists that enjoy riding the rural roads of
Northwest Florida and Southwest Alabama. The memberships range from the
hardcore cycling enthusiast, to dedicated triathletes, road racers, and
casual everyday riders.
Bird
Watching
Birds
of Pensacola - over 300 species of birds can be found in the
Pensacola area
Adventure
Perdido - Perdido Key, FL. Sailing charters for sailing instruction,
moonlight or sunset sails, dolphin watches, or exploring deserted
islands. Variety of boat sizes for rent, including ski boats,
speedboats, run-a-bouts, pontoons, parasailing, and jet skis. Also has a
"Yellow Crab" Water Taxi (1½ Hr. Boat Rides).
Capt. Bubba Thorsen
- Pensacola, FL. Has the 26 foot Katelyn and the 70 foot Chulamar for
various fishing trips, sightseeing, beach combing, moonlight cruises.
Capt. Wes Rozier
- Pensacola, FL. 30 years of fishing experience in the Florida Panhandle
& Alabama inshore waters. 18' Sea Ark side-console boat with 90HP
Johnson trained to go where the fish are!
Emerald Coast
Sailing - Sailing Charters and school located on Pensacola Beach.
Crewed and Bareboat Sailing Charters available. Largest selection of
sailing yachts in the area.
Gulf
Coast Charters, Inc. - Pensacola Beach, Florida. Deep sea fishing,
trolling (inshore or offshore) on the Angie Lynn. Highly personalized,
climate controlled, private charters available for up to 6 passengers.
Guaranteed fish on 6 hour or longer trips!
Key Sailing -
Pensacola Beach, FL. Kayak, powerboat, sailboat, pontoon, run-a-bout,
and waverunner rentals, parasailing, and boat sales.
Lanier Sailing
Academy - Pensacola Bay, FL. Sailboat rentals, history / ecology
tours, sailing club, sunset sails, or lessons.
Lively's
Gulf Charters - Pensacola Beach, FL. The 55 ft. Lively One II for
deap sea or tournament fishing, boat rides, sunset cruises, historic
Pensacola tour, etc.
Moorings Charter
Boat Service - Pensacola Beach, FL. From 18' trolling specialists to
65' sport fishing, for all types of fishing, scuba diving, or parties,
reunions, receptions, etc.
Pensacola
Angling Adventures - Pensacola, FL. Fishing trips from 4-12 hours,
sightseeing or dolphin watching cruises, or moonlight cruises.
Pensacola
Sailing Tours - Two-hour public or private trips, private half-day
or whole-day trips, special event cruises, sunset cruises, moonlight
cruises, and fireworks cruise.
Reel Eazy Charters
- Pensacola Beach, FL. A 30 ft Island Hopper for deep sea fishing,
diving, sunset cruises, dolphin excursions, party cruises to local
restaurants and clubs, etc.
Scuba
Shack - a full-service scuba diving center located in downtown
Pensacola, right on the water. A 50' dive boat, the Wet Dream, is
conveniently docked right behind the shop for customers to make a
one-stop trip to go diving.
Pelican
Palms RV Park - Milton area, Our sites are all full hook-up and easy
pull through. They are level and large enough to accomodate the largest
RV including slide-outs. We offer 30 amp or 50 amp sites for your
convenience. Pets are welcome with some restrictions. For tent camping,
we offer sites with water and electric or primitive sites.
Blackwater
Heritage State Trail - This is a 7.0-mile, pleasant trip for the
whole family with lots of access and safe riding.
Chipola
River Canoe Trail - Begins at Florida Caverns State Park, where you
can explore the intriguing network of caves and formations made by
droplets of mineral water. This beautiful trail flows through river
swamps and hardwood forests of beech, magnolia, oak and dogwood. Beaver,
alligator, and turtles are sometimes seen on the river, and pileated
woodpecker can be heard drumming in the forest.
Coldwater
Creek Canoe Trail - Because it is spring-fed, the shallow water is
always pleasantly cool. The sandy bottom and broad sandbars will remind
you of the sugar white sands of nearby Gulf Coast beaches. A brisk
downstream current helps carry you past pine and hardwood forests.
Sweetwater/Juniper
Creeks Canoe Trail - The 11-mile Sweetwater/Juniper Creeks Canoe
Trail is officially designated as part of Florida’s Statewide System
of Greenways and Trails.
Dancing
Pensacola Swing
- "If you have a mind to swing dance, even if you've never danced a
step in your life, then make a point to come see us this Friday night!
We have a beginning dance lesson from 8:30 to 9:30 pm and then we open
up the dance floor 'till 12. You are sure to have a good time."
U.S.
Amateur Ballroom Dancers Assoc. - "Pensacola Chapter of USABDA!
Pensacola is a dancing town! Visitors will find opportunities to dance
almost every night of the week."
See also the Arts for dance instruction or
performances.
FlSuncoast.com
- Provides you with fishing information about license, bag limits, fish
identification, artificial reef locator, knots, tides and fishing
reports.
Gulf
Breeze Fishing Pier - 1.5 mile bridge for fishing, includes rules,
fees, and other information.
Gulf Coast
Angling - Information about saltwater fishing for Pensacola, to
Destin, Florida and Orange Beach, Alabama.
Blackwater
State Park - 15 miles northeast of Milton. The terrain, plant
communities and wildlife are highlighted along the park's three nature
trails. Guided walks and campfire programs for park guests are offered
seasonally.
YMCA
Scuba Program - Certified the first 20 instructors in 1959 and set
the stage for diver education worldwide. To this day we maintain the
highest level of training standards in the industry. Safety and
education are the keys to the success of our program.
Sea Shells of
Pensacola - what can be found and where to go for sea shells in
Pensacola area
Shopping
Cordova
Mall - in Pensacola with more than 140 specialty stores
Crestview Flea Market (no website) - off of I-10
and Hwy 85 outside of Crestview. With 500 booths and 40 acres offering
northwest Florida's largest market. (850) 683-1117
Riviera
Centre Factory Stores - located midway between Pensacola, Florida
and Mobile, Alabama, in Foley, Alabama. One of the largest outlet
shopping centers in the country with over 120 of the best outlet stores
Silver Sands
Factory Stores - 8 miles east of Destin with over 100 designer-name
stores and claims to be the largest Factory Store center in the nation.
University
Mall - in Pensacola with more than 80 specialty stores
Pensacola
Civic Center Ice Skating - Offers public ice skating sessions from
October through March. Public skating sessions are also offered after
most Pensacola Ice Pilots hockey games held on Fridays, Saturdays or
Sundays.
Soccer Bayside
Soccer Club - Bayside is a registered affiliate of FYSA (Florida
Youth Soccer Association), the state affiliate for the United States
Youth Soccer Association. FYSA is a volunteer organization that sponsors
state championships, and enforces the rules of USYSA. For ages between 9
and 18. Bazooka Soccer
Camps - Member of the Florida Youth Soccer Association. FC Santa Rosa
- an affiliate of the Florida Youth Soccer Association and is a charter
member of the ESCAROSA Soccer League. PASO Adult
Soccer Club - is fully sanctioned by the F.S.S.A. (Florida State
Soccer Association). As such, we are able to sponsor tournaments with
state sanctioned referees officiating all games. Pensacola Futbol
Club - A non-profit organization that has been committed to the
promotion of youth soccer in Northwest Florida since 1982. Home-based at
the Ashton Brosnaham Soccer Facility off Ten Mile Road in Escambia
County, PFC is dedicated to providing the highest quality program at the
lowest cost for boys and girls ages 4 to 18.
Swimming Greater Pensacola
Aquatic Club - Allows athletes of all ages the opportunity to grow
and develop mentally, socially, as well as physically through the
pursuit of excellence in swimming.
Volleyball Ball
Banger Beach Volleyball Volleyball
Pensacola - Offers Northwest Florida female volleyball players the
opportunity to participate in the sport after their high school season
is over. The idea is to offer a less stressful environment to have fun
and to showcase their talents before their parents, peers and college
coaches.
Pensacola
Pelicans - The Central Baseball League enters its 11th season in
2004 and it's third year under the current name. For the first eight
years of its existence it was known as the Texas-Louisiana League.