“See” listings
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Light of the Moon Tours
Up for a bone-chilling time along the bayfront? Step back in time and listen to ghostly tales of bloodstained rooms, as you climb to the top of one of America's most haunted lighthouses, located on Pensacola Naval Air Station. July 15-16. (08/2011)
At Pensacola Lighthouse 2081 Radford Blvd
850-393-1561
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Light of the Moon Haunted Tours
Up for a bone-chilling experience along the bay? Step back in time and listen to ghostly tales of blood-stained rooms and murders as you climb to the top of one of America's most haunted lighthouses, which was featured on Syfy's hit show Ghost Hunter's. Aug. 12-13. (08/2011)
At Pensacola Lighthouse 2081 Radford Blvd, Pensacola
850- 393-1561
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Alice Through the Looking Glass
Join Alice as she journeys through a topsy-turvy land and faces off against a gaggle of crazy creatures in her quest for queendom. Don’t forget to pop in for a spot of tea at the whimsical pre-show party. April 8-10 and 15-17. (04/2011)
At Pensacola Little Theatre 400 S Jefferson St
850-432-2042
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McGuire’s St. Patrick’s Day Run
It’s all about the after-party at the country's largest prediction run (the winner is whoever most accurately predicts his or her pace), when free Irish fare like corned beef sandwiches, green beer and Irish Wakes will be served. March 12 at 9am. (03/2011)
600 E Gregory St
850-433-6789
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Moon Over Buffalo
In this comedy, two fading 1950s theater stars take their last, ill-fated crack at fame when Frank Capra shows up at their Buffalo, NY, production of Private Lives. March 4-6 and 10-13. (03/2011)
At Pensacola Little Theatre 400 S Jefferson St
850-432-2042
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Simply Sinatra
Hold your honey’s hand while the sounds of Ol‘ Blue Eyes fill your ears in this recently renovated historic theater. The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra and renowned vocalist Steve Lippia perform the songs of America’s most beloved crooner for a nostalgia-filled evening. Feb. 19. (02/2011)
At Saenger Theatre 118 S Palafox P
850-595-3880
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LITTLE WOMEN
Louisa May Alcott’s coming-of-age classic comes to life in Mark Adamo’s operatic adaptation, capturing the joy, sorrow and humor of sisterhood. Jan. 21 and 23. (01/2011)
At Saenger Theatre 118 S Palafox Pl
850-595-3880
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WINTERFEST
Kick off the holiday season aboard a festive trolley, which makes more than a dozen stops featuring characters like Snoopy and Frosty. Little elves will love Rudolph’s Revue, Santa’s Little Choo Choo and treats at the Gingerbread House. Events start Nov. 26 with an Elf Parade in Plaza Wonderland at 5pm. (11/2010)
At Courthouse Plaza E Government and S Palafl ox sts
850-417-7321
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THE BARKLEY HOUSE
See one of the oldest and last remaining masonry houses in Florida, built by merchant George Barkley between 1825 and 1830. Recently reopened after a two-year renovation, the historic house is now open for tours. (09/2010)
410 S Florida Blanca St
850-595-5985
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SEASIDE, FL
This master-planned community was founded by developer Robert Davis in 1979. Once called “the most astounding design achievement of its era,” this beachside resort town is cited as the first New Urbanist development. Its candycolored cottages served as the setting for the hit Jim Carrey film The Truman Show. (09/2010)
95 miles east of Pensacola
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PENSACOLA TROLLEY TOURS
On a tour of the city in a replica of an 1880s-era streetcar, you’ll hear stories of Florida’s role in the Civil War, Andrew Jackson’s defeat of Spain and Geronimo’s imprisonment at Ft. Pickens. (08/2010)
1401 E Gregory St
850-941-4363
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CLEOPATRA: THE HUNT FOR THE LAST QUEEN OF EGYPT
This exhibit features more than 150 artifacts from the world of Cleopatra, and takes visitors along on the search for the tomb of one of history’s most alluring women. (08/2010)
At The Franklin Institute 222 N 20th St
215-448-1200
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