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S E RV I N G T H E F I RS T J U D I C I A L C I RC U I T Vol. 23, No. 19
May 10, 2023
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1 Section, 8 Pages
MAY MADNESS
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A MASH-UP OF LOCAL FESTIVALS, FUNDRAISERS, & CULTURAL EVENTS
By Nicole Willis & Morgan Cole
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e wouldn’t have earned the nickname “Festival City of the South” if we didn’t know how to have a good time. From largescale music, food and arts festivals to community fundraisers and eclectic celebrations, the Pensacola area has plenty of spring events that are sure to get you out of the house and outside enjoying some local fun in the sun. We’ve brought you details on some of the hottest festivals, fundraisers and cultural happenings taking place throughout the month of May.
THE BIG SCOOP When: May 13 @ 2 pm to 4 pm Where: Seville Square, 311 E. Government St., downtown Pensacola Don’t miss the sweetest event in town! Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida for their Big Scoop fundraising event to be hosted May 13 from 2 pm to 4 pm at historic Seville Square in downtown Pensacola. The entire community is invited to take part in this ice cream social event in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida. Guests will be able to indulge in all-you-can-eat ice cream and can enjoy games, activities, arts and crafts and more. Damian’s Enterprises, Inc. will be on site serving up multiple flavors of tasty ice cream and popsicles. Lamonte Gelato and Whim Cotton Candy will also be at the event handing out samples of their signature treats. Members of the Pensacola Fire Department will also be on-hand to educate the public about available services and fire safety, as well as a representative from Ascension Sacred Heart, who will offer custom fittings for bike helmets. Tickets to Big Scoop are $10 for adults and children 12-years-old and up; $5 for children ages 4 to 11; Free for children ages 3 and under and “Littles” (please show your Magic Card). For tickets and event information, visit bbbsnwfl.org. All proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida and their mission to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships. For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Lori Oswald at loswald@bbbsnwfl.org. MONSTER JAM When: May 13 & 14 Where: Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St., Pensacola
The most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world today returns to Pensacola for a high-octane weekend at Pensacola Bay Center on May 13 and 14. Featuring the ultimate mix of high-flying action and four-wheel excitement.he event features 12,000-pound monster trucks controlled by trained drivers, who perform backflips, vertical two-wheel skills and race up to 70 miles per hour. The event features a variety of skilled athletes battling for the event championship in a series of freestyle, skills and racing competitions. Pit Parties will take place before each of the events, where fans will have a chance to see the Monster Trucks up close and get autographs and pictures with some of their favorite drivers. Tickets start at $20 (plus applicable fees) and can be purchased online through ticketmaster.com. URBAN ART VISITED POP-UP SHOW When: May 19 & 20 Where: Framing by Design, 4718 North W St., Pensacola The Paint Out Group will host a special pop-up show, Urban Art Visited, on May 19 from 4 pm to 8 pm and May 20 from 10 am to 3 pm at their working studio space located in Framing by Design in Pensacola. Inspired by some of the famous street artists over the past eight decades, the show will highlight different forms of street art created on unconventional surfaces. Each of the pieces on display will depict different forms of urban, street, graffiti and whimsical art. The Paint Out Group is comprised of 16 local artists who have been painting together on a monthly basis since 2018. Each of the group’s artists have been painting for decades, with many of its members having won numerous regional and national awards. Featured artists include: Patricia O’Neal, Kathy Breazeale, Pat Page, Jennifer Fleming, Mailande Turner, Darlene Homrighausen, Linda Doss, Loraine Flatt, Tamara Fischbeck, Ruth Gordon, Mary Anne Staples, Joan Overton, Bev Elliot, Billie Bailey, Jan Kurtz and Diane Goeller. Urban Art Visited will serve as the Paint Out Group’s sixth public show. The show is free and open to the public. HANGOUT MUSIC FESTIVAL When: May 19, 20 & 21, 11 am to 11 pm Where: 101 E Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, AL If you live anywhere along the Gulf Coast, you have most likely heard about Hangout Music Fest. This three-day music extravaganza draws music lovers
and beachgoers from across the country to the sandy beaches of Gulf Shores, AL for three full days of live music performances, food and fun. This year’s festival is quickly approaching as some of the country’s biggest artists will be gracing the beach with their performances on May 19–21. Whether you’re a seasoned Hangout Fest vet, or you will be attending for the first time this year, we’ve brought you some details on this year’s happenings and some helpful tips to help you maximize your Hangout Fest experience. The festival kicks off on May 19, with the gates opening at 11 am each day. Friday will bring a fun start to the weekend with artists like Tove Lo, Thundercat, Rainbow Kitten Surprise and Lil Nas X. The Red Hot Chili Peppers will headline Friday night, playing until 11 pm. The Saturday lineup will feature a mix of artists representing all types of music genres, with AJR, Sabrina Carpenter, Ferg and Paramore being some of the most notable acts. Saturday will end with a performance by popular American singer-songwriter SZA. Sunday’s lineup promises to deliver an epic send off to Hangout Fest 2023, with artists such as Yung Gravy, Noah Kahan, The Kid Laroi and Skrillex taking the stage. The crowd will go home feeling energized and hype as the festival concludes with a special set from Calvin Harris. In addition to all of the fun promised by these amazing acts, Hangout Fest also provides guests with a variety of tasty festival foods, drinks and fun activities. Hangout Fest always hosts a large variety of local and regional food vendors; whether you’re in the mood for some deep fried American food, Asianinspired cuisine or Mexican eats, there will be something to fill every tummy. Popular brands like Malibu, Jim Beam, Corona and Jose Cuervo will be serving up boozy and beachy beverages for those ages 21 and older. Guests will also have a chance to take a ride on the popular ferris wheel to gain a bird’s eye view of the entire festival. If you’re feeling funky, grab a pair of skates and take a spin in the roller disco rink. If you get too hot, cool down by taking a dip in the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico or a VIP swimming pool. Event organizers say that this year’s festival will allow guests more beach access than ever before, creating more space for festival-goers to spread out and soak up the sun. Whether you are strictly attending to enjoy the music, want to relax on the
beach or are looking to indulge yourself in the many activities offered on the festival grounds, Hangout Fest has something for everyone. For anything and everything Hangout Fest, visit hangoutmusicfest.com. For daily festival lineups and special announcements, check out @hangoutfest on Instagram and @hangoutmusicfestival on Facebook. GULF COAST CULTURE FEST When: May 20 @ 10 am to 6 pm Where: Seville Square & Bartram Park, downtown Pensacola Gulf Coast Culture Fest will be a twopart festival held on May 20 at Seville Square and Bartram Park in downtown Pensacola. Admission to this familyfriendly event is free and tickets are not required to attend. This event was designed to serve as a day for the entire community to come together and celebrate the many different cultures that make up our Gulf Coast community. It will bring together artists, businesses, vendors, and citizens for a rejuvenating and unifying day of art, music, dance, food and different forms of visual art. The event will offer a little something for all ages. The first part of the festival will be held at Seville Square from 10 am to 6 pm, where local vendors, food trucks and various forms of live entertainment will be hosted for all to enjoy. That evening, there will also be a local film festival screening sponsored by Gulf Coast Short Film Fest held in Bartram Park at 8 pm. The film festival will consist of entries from both filmmakers and non-filmmakers from different backgrounds and cultures. Gulf Coast Kid’s House is the event’s chosen charity and will receive a donation from the proceeds collected from the festival. Gulf Coast Kid’s House is a children’s advocacy center serving Pensacola and Escambia County. For more information on vendorship, entertainment, art exhibitions or sponsorship, visit gulfcoastculturefest.com. WONDERS ODDITIES EXPO When: May 20 & 21 Where: Pensacola Interstate Fairground, 6655 Mobile Hwy., Pensacola Wonders Oddities is a traveling Expo that operates in West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio and Florida and draws together talented artists, purveyors of all curiosities and avant garde performers from across the country. Because it’s only human to be curious about
the strange and unexplained, Wonder Oddities hosts numerous expos in cities across the region to showcase the mystical collections, strange wares and works of its talented artists and vendors. Check out the Wonder Oddities Expo May 20-21 at the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door for $10 each. For complete event details and vendor information, visit wondersoddidtyexpo.com. P3 COMEDY FEST When: May 26, 27 & 28 Where: Pensacola & Pensacola Beach (multiple locations & venues) This pre-pride comedy festival will feature the best LGBTQ+ and military comedians from across the nation, as well as Canada and Japan. This year’s P3 Comedy Fest will be hosted to help raise money for The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), which provides much needed counseling and financial services to grieving families that lost a family member while serving in the military. Performances will be hosted at different venues located throughout Pensacola and on Pensacola Beach. Top headliners include Zack Zimmerman, Cathy Lewis and more. Single-day tickets start at $30 each. Weekend and VIP passes are also available and start at $70. For the complete lineup of weekend events and information on ticket purchases, visit the P3 Comedy Fest Facebook or Instagram page. HOLLOW WORLD FESTIVAL When: May 27 @ 12 pm to 5 pm Where: Hunter Amphitheater, Community Maritime Park This new music and arts festival will make its debut on May 27 at the Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park in Pensacola. This first-ever festival will feature original music from a variety of local bands and artists as well as numerous individual booths with arts and crafts for sale. Some of Pensacola’s favorite food truck vendors will also be onsite dishing up delicious eats, with drinks will be provided by Pensacola’s own, The Handlebar. Tickets start at $25. For tickets and information, visit hollowworldfest.com. Check out @hollowworldfest on Facebook or Instagram for updates and lineup details. ■
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