The Pensacola Children's Chorus, under the direction of Allen and Susan Pote, will present its annual production of "Christmas on the Coast" on Friday and Saturday, December 11 and 12, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, December 13, at 2:30 p.m. at the Saenger Theatre. In what will be an amazing spectacular, over 300 young performers, ages 9-18, will dazzle audiences with their singing, choreography and breathtaking costumes. This Broadway style production will feature medleys of favorite songs and carols of the season, a nativity scene. songs of the Jewish tradition, novelty numbers, including the "The Twelve Days of Christmas", "Twas the Night Before Christmas" and, of course, plenty of Santa Claus. Completing the creative team for this always-popular holiday event will be choreographers Michael Dennis, Karen Hebert, Donna Mixon and Emily Mixon,  costumer LaRaye Ryan, production coordinator Donna Mixon, and Lance Brannon providing lighting and sound.

"Christmas on the Coast" tickets make great gifts AND they're are on sale NOW at the Saenger Theatre Box Office (850-595-3880, open weekdays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), at all TicketMaster outlets, and at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone by calling 850-595-3880.  Ticket prices are $17.00, $27.00 and $29.00.  Prices are subject to additional Saenger Theatre facility and processing fees at the time of purchase. For more information, please call the Children's Chorus at 850-434-7760 or visit their website at www.pensacolachildrenschorus.com.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is by and large one of the most highly recognized, best loved classical composers, and Pensacola Symphony Music Director, Peter Rubardt knows it. As the Orchestra prepares for its second concert of the 2009/2010 season, set for 8pm November 7 at the Saenger Theatre, they are gearing up for another show-stopping evening.

Rubardt knew opening nights broad sweeping repertoire which showcased brilliant guest artist, pianist Jon Nakamatsu, was going to be a tough act to follow. So, he chose a program which paired Felix Mendelssohn's violin concerto with Mozart's Symphony No. 39. Mendelssohn's concerto is an intricate work, providing a vehicle by which PSO's tt, who is celebrating his 10th year as concertmaster, can demonstrate his exceptional talent.

Mozart wrote three magnificent symphonies later in his lifetime, completing them within a period of just a couple of months. The first to be finished is the one Rubardt selected for this program. Symphony No. 39 has long been a personal favorite of mine. I particularly love the final movement, a dazzling tour de force for the violinists of the orchestra, enthuses Rubardt, Mozart conjures up music of incredible kinetic energy, leaving both audience and performers breathless with delight.

To add an extra element of intrigue, gifted American composer, Daniel Kellogg, will be on hand to offer the audience insights into his piece "Mozart's Hymn" which rounds out the evening's selections. Kellogg is touted as one of today's most talented composers and his appearance on the stage with the Pensacola Symphony promises to be engaging. It's not often an audience hears first-hand how the piece they are about to hear was constructed or how its coming to be was inspired.

Together, the three works promise another capacity crowd an exceptional experience. Tickets are on sale now through the Pensacola Symphony office, (850) 435-2533, online at www.pensacolasymphony.com,or at the Saenger box office.

In Pensacola Little Theatre's November production, Alexander is having the worst day of his young life. Children's author Judith Viorst adapted her beloved book "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" for the stage, with music composed by Shelly Markham. It is an entertaining musical that encourages children to share their own feelings and helps them realize that everyone has bad days.

Not only does Alexander wake up with gum in his hair, but his mother forgets to pack dessert in his lunch, and his best friend decides he's not his best friend anymore. And if that's not bad enough, Alexander's brothers don't have any cavities but he does. And just when it can't get any worse, there are lima beans for supper and "yuck!" kissing on TV. Its enough to make anyone want to go to Australia.

Pensacola Little Theatre's Treehouse Theatre will present the play November 13-15 and 20-22, 2009, in the Valerie J. Russenberger Theatre at the Pensacola Cultural Center. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30pm. Sunday matinees begin at 2:30. Prices are $20-$18-$16-$14 for adults, and half price for children 12 and younger. A $1 handling fee is charged for each ticket printed. For tickets, call (850) 432-2042 or visit the Box Office at 400 S. Jefferson Street in downtown Pensacola.