City of Pensacola Florida

July 20-22, 27-29, August 3-5 – Bye, Bye Birdie
When Uncle Sam invites Conrad Birdie to join the Army, millions of American female teen-ages are ready to secede from the Union. After all, what is life without Birdie's sexy growl and nervous hips? It is also tough for Birdie's songwriting manager, who survives on ten percent of Birdie and has hopes of making his devoted secretary his devoted wife. Like a good secretary, she plots to save her boss by arranging a farewell appearance for Birdie on Ed Sullivan's TV show. The gimmick? Birdie will sing his manager's new song "One Last Kiss", and give one last kiss to one last miss. The lucky kisser is a lovely young gal, who digs the whole bit in spite of her all-but-destroyed boyfriend. Everything is on-again, off-again until the big show, the big song, and the big success. Both boys keep both girls and Birdie, off to the Army, remains first in the hearts of his fans. www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/productions/treehouse/byebyebirdie.html

August 9 - Seville Quarter's 40th Anniversary
Celebration at the Evening in old Seville Square. 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. featuring the End of the Alley’s own Mike Quinn and the Rosie O’Grady’s Dueling Piano Show. Everyone’s invited. Free to the public. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and your own food and beverages. www.rosies.com

August 9-19 - Hamlet and Much Ado About Nothing
The Black Knights return with classic tales of treachery, vengeance, and love. Pensacola acting troupe presents Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” and “Much Ado About Nothing.” The Black Knights acting troupe, under the leadership of Jim Kerrigan, will present two classic plays by William Shakespeare, “Hamlet” and “Much Ado About Nothing.” The productions will be staged in the M.C. Blanchard Courtroom at Pensacola Little Theatre, as a fundraiser for the theatre.

In “Hamlet,” a king’s dark secret could destroy his family and the monarchy of Denmark. Prince Hamlet resents that his uncle has taken his father’s place, both on the throne and with his mother. When his father’s ghost appears and reveals the truth about his death, Hamlet plots his revenge. His uncle has his own plans for Hamlet, and an expansive swordfight will determine the fate of the royal family.

Much Ado About Nothing” offers lighter fare with a dark core. While two young lovers plan their own marriage, they take on another task – convincing his lighthearted best friend and her argumentative cousin that they are perfect for each other. The plan is working, until a vicious rumor disrupts the festivities and threatens both couples’ happiness. Jim Kerrigan founded the Black Knights in 2000, to present classic stories in a simple yet engaging format.

SCHEDULE:

• August 9 8 p.m. Hamlet
• August 10 8 p.m. Much Ado About Nothing
• August 11 2:30 Hamlet
• August 11 8 p.m. Much Ado About Nothing
• August 16 8 p.m. Much Ado About Nothing
• August 17 8 p.m. Hamlet
• August 18 2:30 Much Ado About Nothing
• August 18 8 p.m. Hamlet
• August 19 2:30 Much Ado About Nothing

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students, available through the Pensacola Little Theatre Box Office. Season subscriptions and FlexPasses are now on sale for Pensacola Little Theatre’s 71st Season. The 2007-2008 season begins September 7, with the sexy musical “Sweet Charity.” For tickets or information, call the PLT Box Office at 850-432-2042 or visit our website, pensacolalittletheatre.com. Contact: Auriette Lindsey PLT Public Relations Office 434-0257 / Fax 438-2787 www.pensacolalittletheatre.com

August 21 - Junior Marvin of Bob Marley and the Wailers- Live in concert at The Deck (If this needs shortening, that's fine. I just want to make sure people know this is a live concert)
FREE LIVE REGGAE CONCERT AT THE DECK! Junior Marvin of Bob Marley and the Wailers. This is the "Wailin for Love" tour. No cover charge- 21 and older. Tuesday, August 21 at 8 p.m..
The Fish House and Atlas Oyster House
600 Barracks Street
Pensacola, Florida 32502
850-470-0003
www.goodgrits.com