Exhibits at PMA combine visual and performing arts

Upcoming exhibits at the Pensacola Museum of Art will combine visual art with performing arts. The first will be “Possible Symmetry: Pensacola State College Permanent Collection” with Ballet Pensacola, February 14-April 6. The PMA will showcase a selection from the Pensacola State College Permanent Collection. For four nights in a row, Richard Steinert and Christine Duhon of Ballet Pensacola will present special performance inspired by the collection.

Purchase tickets through Ballet Pensacola, at (850) 432-9546. Tickets are $18. The performance times are Thursday, February 14 at 7 p.m., Friday, February 15 at 7 p.m., Saturday, February 16 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, February 17 at 2 p.m.

The Pensacola Museum of Art is partnering with Jazz Society of Pensacola to present an exhibition of jazz photography, by renowned photographer Duncan Schiedt March 8- April 20. For more than 60 years, Duncan Schiedt has captured jazz musicians in concert and behind the scenes. His photos have appeared in numerous books, magazines, album covers, and notably Ken Burn's documentary, Jazz.

The preview of the exhibition will be held on March 7, from 5:30-8 p.m. Tickets are $25, and can be purchased through JSOP and the PMA, and space is limited. Food and refreshments will be provided (one drink with your ticket purchase), and Al Martin will perform on the piano, and Greg Lyon will perform on guitar during the reception. Mr. Schiedt will be giving a lecture about his work, and join the reception as the guest of honor.

To purchase tickets, call the museum at (850) 432-6247 to place an order with your credit card over the phone.

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