UFO trolley tours to begin in Gulf Breeze

Chuck Wheeler, a long-time volunteer at the Naval Aviation Museum, will lead the Discovery Saturday- Carrier Battles in the South Pacific" discussion at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27. He was involved in 13 of the 20 major battles of the USS Enterprise (above). Thursday, June 25

Evenings features Dueling Pianos

One of Evenings in Olde Seville Square's most venerable and popular mainstays, the famous Rosie O'Grady's Dueling Pianos, once again travel a couple of blocks down Government Street from Seville Quarter on June 25 to deliver the rousing hits everyone has come to recognize. While the duo has mastered not only their instruments but also comic bits and audience participation, they feature a mix of music, from classic rock and Dave Matthews to country that may surprise.

Following the dueling pianos, Tyron Lyles and the Modern Eldorados, a Mobilebased quartet, will deliver pure, real country in the vein of George Jones, Webb Pierce and Hank Snow. Lyles, pompadour in place, delivers it all with a silky vocal style that will put you in mind of the late, great Roy Orbison.

Friday, June 26

Tour-iffic Summer Ghost Tours haunt streets

Check out the haunted history of downtown Pensacola on Friday and Saturday night at 7, 7:30, 8 and 8:30 p.m.

There are two walking tours to choose from this summer: the family-friendly Seville Tour and the adults-only Redlight Tour. Rent a ghost meter for $5 per tour. Walk up tickets are preferred. Purchase tickets inside the Pensacola Historical Museum on the night of the tours. No refunds.

Saturday, June 27

Pensacola Beach hosts fishing tournaments

The Bud Light King Mackerel-Cobia Tournament and Cape Horn Shallow Water Slam drop in at Flounder's Beach. Fishing hours are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The scales open at 2 p.m. and close at 8 p.m. The Awards Ceremony will be held on Sunday on Flounder's Beach. For complete rules and information or to register, go to www.pensacolaki ngmack.com/ index.html.

Museum hosts program on famous aircraft carrier battles

As part of its mission to inspire and educate, the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation will present "Discovery Saturday- Carrier Battles in the South Pacific" at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27. Retired Chief Aviation Ordnance Officer Chuck Wheeler, a long-time Museum volunteer, will lead the discussion. Wheeler was involved in 13 of the 20 major battles of the USS Enterprise.

"Discovery Saturday- Carrier Battles in the South Pacific" topics will include:

¦ Pre- and post-wartime Pacific Fleet based at Pearl Harbor

¦ Wake Island and the USS Enterprise (CV-6) ¦ The Coral Sea battle

¦ The Battle of Midway

¦ The Solomon Islands campaign

"Discovery Saturday" is FREE and open to the public. The National Naval Aviation Museum features FREE admission and a full slate of events throughout the year. For a complete list of events, exhibits and attractions at the Museum, visit www.NavalAviationMuseum.or g or call the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation at (850) 453-2389 or (800) 327-5002.

Gulf Breeze UFO trolley tours to begin

A summer tour from beyond is coming to the Gulf Coast beginning June 27. Looking for a perfect evening jaunt to enjoy with friends and family? Five Flags Trolley Company is offering a rare opportunity to experience the sights that made Gulf Breeze famous as the UFO capital of the world.

Join the crew for a visit of landmarks like the home of UFO luminary Ed Walters, sightings hot spot Shoreline Park and the Space Ship House on Pensacola Beach. You may experience an alien visitation, see mysterious space craft and be greeted by emissaries who will offer a toast to intergalactic relations and tasty snacks.

Seating is limited to 30 persons per voyage. Tour cost $25 and run Saturdays at 8 throughout the summer, with group tours available on Fridays. Make reservations at FiveFlagsTrolley.com or call 850-435-0914.

Tuesday, June 30

Modern Eldorados at Bands on the Beach

The Modern Eldorados will round out the month on June 30 at Bands on the Beach with an encore performance from 7- 9 p.m. If you missed them the first time, now is your chance to experience country and rock 'n'roll the way it used be.

For more information, call the SRIA at (850) 932-2257, go to www.visitpensacolabeach. com or tune to Cat Country 98.7 for the latest updates.