End of the Line Cafe could be nestled perfectly into some corner of New Orleans. But in the Panhandle, it sticks out like a nun in a mosh pit. The bright-blue vegan cafe was easy to spot among the dull buildings that line Wright Street in downtown Pensacola.
It is that time of year again. That’s right, ladies and gents, the fabled college spring break is upon us … and you are stuck in Pensacola. Sure, a few lucky guys and gals will manage to travel to big cities like New York, take a cruise, visit Disney World or even hop a flight to another country, but what about the rest of us? If you are a college student, chances are you are on a budget, and a tight one at that.
Start off your spring break with a small road trip to Sluggo’s vegetarian restaurant and bar. Singer-songwriter Madeline Adams will be performing there on March 7 at 8 p.m. Hailing from Georgia, Adams has been committed to her craft since age 15.
Pensacola Little Theatre will hold open auditions March 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. for its production of “12 Angry Jurors,” presented by the law office of John F. Asmar. The auditions will be held at the theater, located inside the Pensacola Cultural Center at 400 S.
Released in 2008, Rokia Traoré’s “Tchamantché” is the most recent album by the Malian singer, songwriter and guitarist. Traore combines electric and acoustic guitar with the sound of traditional African instruments including the balafon, a giant wooden xylophone, and kora (a 21-string harp-lute), and calabash percussion.
Geno’s Italian Restaurant is located next to Ferry Pass Baptist Church, across the street from RaceWay gas station on North Davis Highway. The modest outer appearance of the establishment and empty parking lot had me under the impression that I was visiting a cute abandoned building.
Offering both men and women the opportunity to gain knowledge about relationships, “Valentine’s Day” is a movie about romance and heartbreak. The movie intertwines the stories of several Los Angeles couples on Valentine’s Day. Because it is directed by Garry Marshall, who was also the director of “Pretty Woman,” expectations for the movie are high.
The live music scene of downtown Pensacola is gearing up to be bigger than ever. “I’d like to see the downtown area blossom,” said Corey Fogerty, president of Hopjacks Inc. “Live music is one of those cornerstones that will bring more excitement to the area.
The Art Gallery at UWF is hosting “His and Hers,” an exhibition of artwork by Kristin and Alan Skees. The married artists, each with a unique style and medium, chose to present their respective installments collaboratively. As artists, the Skees work independently, but some of the themes and concepts in their works complement one another’s.
