Tickets are on sale now for FIESTA! THE 14th annual Evening of Comedy event, benefiting Covenant Hospice. Hosted by WEAR's Sue Straughn, the evening begins at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday August, 2 at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front, with a silent and live auction, hors d’oeuvres, a gourmet dinner, a cash bar and a whole lot of laughter and entertainment, provided by nationally known comedian Carlos Oscar.

Known for his charming, witty and energetic stage persona, Oscar has risen to be one of the most sought after comics today by fully acting out his jokes, telling stories everyone can identify with, and morphing into various characters and voices. He jokes most often about the humorous side of family, pop-culture and everyday mishaps. It’s Oscar’s brand of comedy that has paved the way to appearances on TV such as "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," HBO and his recent Comedy Central performance.

Tickets are $100 and are available online at www.covenanthospice.org. To participate in this great event or for more information, contact Leah Harrison at 202-0840.

Artel Gallery presents "Art Throb”, a juried exhibit, July 1 - July 25, 2008. An opening reception will take place on Friday, July 11, during Gallery Night from 5 – 9 p. m. This exhibit is sponsored by Southern Wine and Spirits and Varona's Authentic Cuban Cuisine.

Juror Bill Silhan selected the following winners: Sandy Ford, Best of Show; Patricia O’Neal, First Place; Paula Perdue, Second Place; Susan Myers, Third Place; Michael Netherton, Edgiest; and Bob Goldberg, Dottie King, James McClure, Susan Myers and Louise Waters, Honorable Mention.

Artel is a not-for-profit educational gallery located at 505 South Adams Street in Seville Square and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call the gallery at 850 432-3080 or visit Artel's website at artelgallery.org.

The Pensacola Children's Chorus, under the direction of Susan and Allen Pote, will be holding their auditions in August for participation in the organization's exciting 2008-2009 season. The choirs for which auditions will be taking place include Festival, Concert, Echo and Young Singers. The Pensacola Children’s Chorus has earned a reputation for excellence in vocal instruction and performance opportunities for youth. The audition schedule is as follows:

Monday, August 18, and Wednesday, August 20, 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. both days – new member auditions for girls in grades 4-8.

Tuesday, August 19, 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – auditions for all boys, new and returning, in grades 4-8.

Tuesday, August 19, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – auditions for new boys and girls in grades 9-12.

Thursday, August 22 – announcement of audition results via mail and posting on the Children’s Chorus web site.

All auditions take place at the Margaret Moore Nickelsen Center, located on the campus of First Presbyterian Church at 46 East Chase Street in downtown Pensacola. It is not necessary to make an individual appointment, and auditionees do not need to bring a prepared song. With the exception of boys in grades 4-8, returning members of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus will audition August 11-14, and will be notified about days and times.

For more information, please contact the Pensacola Children’s Chorus at:
Phone: 434-7760
E-mail - operations@pensacolachildrenschorus.com
Web site - www.pensacolachildrenschorus.com