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Local models to star in annual Pensacola Opera Board fashion show

Fall fashions and gourmet food all support a wonderful cause, programs of Pensacola Opera. The Professional and Business Women's Board hosts the 5th annual luncheon and fashion show October 6. Funds raised go to support the opera's many outreach programs. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for the silent auction featuring a magnificent 18K gold and sterling silver necklace by John Hardy, donated by Jeweler's Trade Shop, Inc. and a myriad of other dazzling items. Local artisans will also have tables set up to sell unique scarves, jewelry and other treasures. Luncheon and show begin at 11:30 a.m.

"Ladies can get some great fashion ideas for the festive season just around the corner." said Helan White of Madam De Elegance who is putting on the show.

Models are Ann Brett, Dee Dee Ritchie, Pat Windham, Melanie Passman, Evelyn Davis, Sandra Kay Smith, Val Russenberger, Carol Law, Betty Wasson, Sharon Bourges- Jones, Candy Zulegar, Mary Riesberg, Kathleen McBride, Grace Papajohn, Meri Asmar and Lynette Wilson.

The event sponsors include Gulf Breeze News and Splash! Magazine.

For tickets and information, call the Pensacola Opera office at (850) 433-6737.

Concert to benefit Sacred Heart Miracle Camp

"The Sound of Miracles," a benefit concert for Sacred Heart Health System's Miracle Camp is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 15, at 6 p.m. at the Saenger Theatre in downtown Pensacola. The event will feature the 100-voice Concert Choir of the Pensacola Children's Chorus, under the direction of Allen and Susan Pote, and the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra with Music Director Peter Rubardt.

This concert marks the only time this year that the Pensacola Children's Chorus will perform with the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra. Selections to be performed include music of J.S. Bach, a stirring patriotic composition by Randall Stroope, folk songs arranged by Aaron Copland, and an arrangement of "Londonderry in annual Pensacola Opera Board fashion show

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"The Sound of Miracles" will also include a side-by-side musical set featuring the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra performing with aspiring musicians from area Escambia and Santa Rosa high schools and a young artist concerto performance by Stephanie Bova, a 16-year-old from Gulf Breeze High School, who will play the 1st movement of the Tchaikovsky piano concerto.

Tickets for this benefit concert are $20 per person, and $10 for children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased by visiting the Saenger Theatre Box Office or by contacting Ticketmaster at 850-434-7444 or www.ticketmaster.com.

For more information about "The Sound of Miracles," please call the Sacred Heart Foundation at (850) 416-4660.

Belmont calls for artists for Dec. 9 'Bizzare'

The Belmont Arts Center is now accepting applications for its Belmont's Bizzare, an arts and crafts show out of the ordinary, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006.

This one day show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Belmont Arts Center, 401 N. Reus St., located inside the window factory in downtown Pensacola.

Belmont's Bizzare, an arts and crafts show out of the ordinary, encourages "out of the box" thinking and serves as a forum for the display of various types of mediums and techniques.

Applications must be postmarked or delivered by Nov. 12, 2006, and can be obtained at the Belmont office, 401 N. Reus St., or as a PDF on www.belmontartscenter.com. All work shown must be original, designed and executed by the accepted artist. Art based on embellishing any commercially produced merchandise will not be permitted. More than 50 area artists are

expected to exhibit their photographs, paintings, drawings, mixed media, jewelry, pottery and more. In addition, glass blowing, glass bead making and pottery demonstrations will be held inside Belmont throughout the course of the day. Children will even be given the opportunity to create their very own glass ornaments, pottery pieces and holiday craft items.

Food booths and beverages will be part of the festivities. Admission is free.

For additional information, contact (850) 429-1222 or visit www.belmontartscenter.com.