Downtown Pensacola inside the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 200 E. Gregory St. Featured artists on-site for Gallery Night include Lisa Kirkman, Patricia Edmisten and Kathi Gordon. Call 850-433-3336, ext. 5570.

Gallery Night in Downtown Pensacola. Gallery Night is an opportunity for the public to experience the essence of downtown Pensacola. People stroll casually down the street, stop to hear a street performer, walk in and out of galleries to view and purchase beautiful art, sit on benches under trees and chat with friends. Trolleys pick up passengers preferring not to walk. Ph: 850-432-9906. Web site: www.artsnwfl.org.

It’s a holiday shopping extravaganza at the Pensacola Civic Center. The Junior League of Pensacola sponsors this fund-raiser with 45 merchants from throughout the southeast providing holiday shopping for specialty items. Adults $5, Children 7-12 years $3, 6 years and under are admitted free. Call 850-433-4421.

Seville Square in downtown Pensacola. Admission is free. Call 850-455-7311. Web site: www.ggaf.org.

     A nice break from the sun on your summer vacation is shopping for exciting new fall fashions at Ladies’ Quarter. This established boutique is located at Harbourtown in Gulf Breeze, and is a well-known leader in women’s fashion. The fall season’s hottest trends are available, so grab them while you can, and have your wardrobe ready for the upcoming season’s cooler temperatures.

     Linda Merting, a native of Pensacola, opened Ladies’ Quarter 25 years ago, and offers each customer personal service with her extensive fashion experience. Shop for any occasion, including casual, dressy, sporty or elegant, with sizes 2-1X. Designer brands include Brighton, Boho Chic, French Dressing Jeans, Casslisto of California Shoes, Lynn Ritchie, Barbara Lesser, NueVa, Spanx and Jams (produced in Hawaii and exclusive in this area). These designers, along with many more featured at this fine boutique, are the ideal fit for the trendy woman desiring both style and comfort.

     Our fabrics are easy-care, washable, climate conscious, and travel friendly to make packing and versatility a breeze. For men and women, we offer gift wrapping, and our parking is extremely convenient to the store.

     Shoes (sizes 5-10), handbags, and jewelry selections will complement that special outfit and add the perfect finishing touch. Ladies’ Quarter carries a large selection of Brighton accessories known for delivering a special message. Whether it is love notes engraved on a bracelet, or a handbag decorated with a treasured photo, Brighton products help create lasting memories and features products that coordinate from head to toe.

     Shop at Ladies’ Quarter in the Harbourtown Shopping Village at 913 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. #1.  Open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ask about our special orders, layaway and special appointment opportunities. Call 850-932-3165.