The Choral Society of Pensacola presents Songs for the Heart and Spirit – An Evening with Soprano Daisy Jackson on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 7:30p.m. in East Brent Baptist Church, 4801 N. Davis Hwy.

A Pensacola native, Ms. Jackson earned her bachelor of science degree in music education from the University of West Florida as well as a master of music degree in vocal performance at the Peabody Conservatory of Music. Jackson retired from the United States Air Force in 2002 as a member of the Singing Sergeants. Featured as a soloist with The Air Force Concert Band and Symphony Orchestra, Jackson's stunning virtuosity and dramatic lyricism of voice was a hallmark of The United States Air Force Band in performances before presidents, statesmen and military leaders from almost every nation.

The 60-member Choral Society Chorus will join Ms. Jackson for this concert of American music that will focus on sacred selections, including the beautiful spirituals for which Ms. Jackson is known. Piano accompaniment will be provided by Ila Brown.

Tickets for the concert are $15.00 for reserved seating, $12.00 general admission, and $5.00 for students. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted for advance ticket sales, and there is a $2.00 discount per ticket on the purchase of reserved or general admission tickets for groups of ten or more. Tickets will be available at the door.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, please call the Choral Society of Pensacola at 850-484-1806. Tickets can also be purchased with cash or check through the Pensacola Junior College Lyceum Ticket Office (850-484-1847), and at Dollarhide’s Music & Sound (41 S. Palafox St.) and Reynald’s Music House (36 E. Garden St.) in downtown Pensacola.

Gossip, lies, and a smoking gun – what more do you need for a party? Bringing the hilarity back to the PLT stage, America's premier comic playwright, Neil Simon delights audiences with his out and out funny offering, “Rumors”.

Four couples meet at the home of New York City's deputy mayor and his wife to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary. The party never begins though because the host has shot himself in the head (only a minor flesh wound) and his wife is missing. His lawyer and his wife are the first to arrive, hearing the gunshot. Attempting to avoid a public incidence, they weave a cover up that gets progressively more difficult to sustain as the other guests arrive and nobody can remember who has been told what about whom. Phones ring, doors slam and hilarity abounds as the couples get more and more crazed. This production contains strong language and adult situations.

Produced by, starring and performed in the theatre named after her, Valerie Russenberger's Curtain Call production runs May 9th through 18th at the Pensacola Little Theatre Downtown Cultural Center. Performances are 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30pm on Sundays. Purchase tickets at the Box Office, by phone at 850.432.2042 or online at www.pensacolalittletheatre.com.

“SHOWTIME 2008” is a fully staged musical production by ages 8 –18 of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus. Due to demand for tickets, the Pensacola Children’s Chorus has added a Thursday performance for “SHOWTIME 2008." Performances are now Thursday, Friday & Saturday, May 15-17, taking place at 7:30 p.m. at the National Museum of Naval Aviation, Pensacola NAS. This year’s theme is “Flying High on America" and the backdrop of the Navy Museum promises a dramatic setting.

Directed by Allen and Susan Pote, “SHOWTIME 2008” will feature a variety of music, spectacular costumes and lively choreography. Included in the program will be a salute to our nation’s military veterans; a guest appearance by Children’s Chorus alumnus and Aspirion recording artist, Will Hedgecock; a Patriotic Medley; music of Broadway, including “Oliver,” “Aida” and “Footloose”; music from the movie “Top Gun”; a Swing Set; and much more. Over 300 performers, comprising seven choirs, will entertain in this fast-paced, delightful evening of music.

Tickets for “SHOWTIME 2008,” presented by the Pensacola Children’s Chorus, are on sale now. Ticket prices are $29.00, $27.00 & $23.00 & $21.00 (purchases subject to service charges) and can be purchased by going to www.pensacolachildrenschorus.com and clicking on “Buy Tickets Now.” Tickets can also be purchased by calling 1-866-811-4111 (toll free). For more information about “SHOWTIME 2008” or the Pensacola Children’s Chorus, please call 850-434-7760.

Pensacola Opera brings three of its favorite male singers to Pensacola to present “Vivo Divo,” a concert of music featuring opera, Broadway, and jazz standards. A full evening is planned, with dinner and libations to complete the experience. Hosting the event from 7 to 10pm on Sunday, May 25th, My Spayce in downtown Pensacola will rumble and roll with the voices of baritones Tim Kennedy and Grant Youngblood and bass Matthew Lau.

Grant Youngblood, baritone, was last seen on the Pensacola Opera stage as Germont in La Traviata. He has sung with companies including San Francisco Opera, New York City Opera, Washington Opera, and Florida Grand Opera. Matthew Lau, bass, sung Sarastro in The Magic Flute and Colline in La Boheme for Pensacola Opera’s 25th Anniversary Season, and has performed with Chicago Lyric Opera, New York City Opera, and other companies around the country. Timothy Kennedy, baritone, serves as Pensacola Opera’s Director of Education and Outreach, and was last seen on the Pensacola Opera Stage as Benoit and Alcindoro in La Boheme.

On this Memorial weekend, whether you’re a native of Pensacola or an out-of-town visitor, looking for the perfect end to a day at the beach or a great beginning to a night on the town, this program will fit the bill. Beverages, dinner, and the concert are all included in the $75 tickets which can be purchased from the Pensacola Opera offices at 75 S. Tarragona St., by phone at (850) 433-6737, or at the door the night of the event.