THINGS TO DO
The Thunder Nationals to roar in to the civic center

Photo courtesy of rsharts@morguefile.com The Thunder Nationals, a monster truck expeditionary performance, will head to the Pensacola Civic Center March 7 and 8.

The stars of the world's largest, most spectacular monster truck tour, Thunder Nationals, are set to roll into The Pensacola Civic Center March 7-8. Don't miss your chance to witness the world's most famous monster trucks including Gunslinger, Taz, King Krush, the Air Force Afterburner and the Legendary Grave Digger battle it out in sideby side racing action and a nightly showcase of the beloved freestyle competition. Plus for the first time ever, Donkey Kong. These 10,000 pound monsters are on a mission of demolition with axles popping, chassis snapping, and engines exploding that are sure to provide a spectacle of rock and roar that is unequalled anywhere in the motor sports arena.

Dare to get close to these 10,000 pound, 1,600 horsepower colossal creatures and their drivers? Grab the kids and meet the drivers, grab autographs, and take pictures of your favorite trucks at the Pit Party, Saturday, March 8 from 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Pit Passes available for free at Your Southern Ford Dealers beginning February 15. Pit Passes must be accompanied by a valid Saturday, 7:30pm ticket to enter. Little Theatre presents 'Blithe Spirit'

Author Noel Coward penned the ingenious comedy "Blithe Spirit," about a man plagued by the ghost of his first wife. Pensacola Little Theatre's Artistic Director Jerry Ahillen is directing the comedy for a March debut on PLT's MainStage.

"Blithe Spirit" is playing for two weekends, March 7-16. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $22, $18, or $15 each. A $2 discount per ticket is

available

for senior citizens, students, and active-duty military. Group discounts are also available for parties of ten or more. Purchase tickets at our Box Office or by phone at 850.432.2042.

One Thursday performance will be held March 13 at 7 p.m., with all tickets half price for that night only. No additional discounts apply on "Theatre Thursday.

All performances of "Blithe Spirit" are in the Valerie J. Russenberger Theatre inside the Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 South Jefferson Street, downtown. Tapas are available before the show or during intermission; order in advance through Portabello Market, located inside the Pensacola Cultural Center, phone 850-439-6545.

Bargain sale this weekend

The Junior League of Pensacola will host its annual Bargain Sale, to be held at the Hadji Shrine Temple on March 7- 8, 2008. The annual shopping extravaganza provides the community an opportunity to purchase gently used goods at bargain prices while benefiting the community projects of the Junior League. Bargain Sale will feature thousands of items including housewares, furniture, clothing, books, electronics and more.

The Bargain Sale kicks off on Friday, March 7 from 12 p.m.-6 p.m. The price for admission is $1 at the door. On Saturday, March 8, the event is open from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. and items will be discounted by 50 percent.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Junior League of Pensacola's community projects which are aimed to improve the lives of children in the foster care system throughout Northwest Florida.

For more info, contact 850- 433-4421 or visit www.juniorleagueofpensacola. org.

Civic band performs 'Sousa Spectacular' March 11

The members of the Pensacola Civic Band are busy practicing for their upcoming performance: Sousa Spectacular.

The show will be held at the Marcus Pointe Baptist Church in Pensacola on March 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Led by Director Don Snowden, the band will be performing compositions by John Philip Sousa, an influential musician during the turn of the 20th century known for his powerful marches, pieces of music with a strong, regular rhythm. Snowden explains that the pieces have "very traditional sounds, but have been transcribed from orchestra to suit the band." Snowden is very excited for the upcoming performance as it will feature a Bassoon Solo played by Abigail Jones Walker, 23, and a special 'mystery' musical guest.