7:30 a.m. Saturday. Naval Live Oaks Nature Trail Wildflowers trip, led by James Burkhalter along the Nature Trail. Meet at 7:30 a.m. in the Pensacola Visitor’s Center parking lot at north end of Bay Bridge. 968-5498 or www. fmwaudubon.org.

’Southern Side Up’ book signing

10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Local authors will be signing copies of the literary society’s second edition of "Southern Side Up", an anthology of stories written by local authors. Refreshments will be served. For the Kitchen Gifts & Eatery, 4487 Chumuckla Highway.

Safety around dogs

10 a.m. to noon, Saturday. The Pensacola Dog Association Inc. is teaming up with the Humane Society and Animal Control to educate children and adults on important safety precautions when playing with dogs. The free event will be at Bayview Park at 20th Avenue and East Lloyd Street and is open to all ages. The event will include four learning stations where children can play with puppies, color, participate in dog and cat discovery classes and enjoy free refreshments. Complimentary educational materials and coloring books will be provided for the first 150 children who arrive. There also will be prizes for children and homemade goodies for dogs and their owners at the Bark Bake Sale. 432-8323 or www.pensacoladogowners.org.

The Pensacola Numismatic Society’s eighth annual Quin-State Coin Expo

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free. Hadji Shrine Temple, 800 W. Nine Mile Road. 476-9384.

TUESDAY 30

Kaleidoscope and Ballet Pensacola annual meeting

7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Kaleidoscope and Ballet Pensacola will discuss information regarding the state of Pensacola’s premiere resident dance company and school. The public is invited to attend, and light refreshments will be served. The meeting will be at the Kaleidoscope and Ballet Pensacola studios, third floor of the Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 S. Jefferson St. 432-9546.

WEDNESDAY 31

Storytime: Best Friends

11 a.m. Wednesday. Children will read "Knuffle Bunny" and make picture frames. Barnes &

Noble Booksellers, 1200 Airport Blvd. 969-9554.

Tortured Souls in concert

9 p.m. Wednesday. Street Level presents cutting edge band from the New York City club scene. Phineas Phogg’s, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211.

September

THURSDAY 1

WUWF’s ’RadioLive’

6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Guest artists are Carey Colvin, Chris Chandler, Gove Scrivenor and The Silverwood Quartet. Admission is free with donation of nonperishables for Manna Food Pantries. Pensacola Museum of Commerce, 201 E. Zarragossa St. 474-2787 or www.wuwf.org.

Evenings in Olde Seville Square

7 to 9:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25. Jazz Nite with the Dixieland Dandies and Swingin’ Dick Tracys. Seville Square. 438-6505.

Grande Finale at Evenings in Olde Seville Square
with Holly Shelton and Don Snowden’s Big Band All-Stars

Immerse yourself in an evening full of exceptional big band music when Holly Shelton, one of the classiest singers in the country, joins Don Snowden’s Big Band All-Stars at the final Evenings in Olde Seville Square of the 2005 summer season from 7–9:15 p.m. on Thu., Sept. 1. This concert was originally scheduled for Aug. 4 but was postponed because of unfavorable weather conditions.

The Big Band All-Stars will play music ranging from the swing era to modern day, covering Glen Miller to Sting. Don Snowden, director of the Big Band All-Stars and regular guest at Evenings in Olde Seville Square, will be joined by his wife Holly Shelton and her spellbinding virtuosity that captivates everyone within earshot, turning heads and winning hearts wherever she sings. Her stunning shows and costume accessories pizzazz the act and accentuate her versatility. This concert is sponsored by Dr. Bill Spain Chiropractic Wellness and 1st Choice Home Improvements.

Bar-be-que, hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, frozen desserts, soft drinks and water will be available for purchase. Plan to bring a lawn chair or a blanket for seating and a picnic basket or cooler. Arrive early for best seating. As always, you will also have the chance to give the gift of life by donating blood. The Northwest Florida Bloodmobile will be present 5–9 p.m. on the corner of Alcaniz & Zaragoza Street.

To confirm cancellation of this concert due to rain or other weather conditions, watch the 5 p.m. news on WEAR Channel 3. For more information, please call the Pensacola Heritage Foundation at
(850) 438-6505.

Motley Crue in concert

7:30 p.m. Sept. 14. Vince, Tommy, Nikki and Mick are all back and they’re better than ever, after 13 albums and various side ventures, break-ups and more. Now they’re back together on their "Carnival of Sin" tour. $47 or $67 with cash/check; $48.75 or $68.75 with credit card (for tickets purchased at the Civic Center). Additional fees may apply. Pensacola Civic Center, 201 E. Gregory St. 434-7444 or www.ticketmaster.com, www.pensacolaciviccenter.com.

Grace 2005

Sept. 16-17. Grace 2005, the annual Christian music festival, will be held on the anniversary of Hurricane Ivan. The event will be a fundraiser for Rebuild Northwest Florida, helping to rebuild affordable housing for the thousands that have lost their homes. The festival will be at a new site, on Spring Street in downtown Pensacola. www.gracefest.org.

Humane Society Doggie Bathe-In

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. Grooming available from 9 a.m. to noon. $6 small dogs; $7 medium; $8 large; $9 extra-large dogs; nail trims are $2. Humane Society of Pensacola, 2480 W. Navy Blvd. 432-4250 or www.humanesocietyofpensacola.org.

28th annual Pensacola Seafood Festival

Sept. 23-25. Sample a variety of seafood dishes in the Seville Square area of historic downtown Pensacola and enjoy continuous entertainment in Fountain Park/Bartram Park. Free. Seville Square. 433-6512 or www.fiestaoffiveflags.org.