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As Downtown Crowd’s new editor, I have some big shoes to fill. Emily worked hard to infuse these pages with a wit that seemed effortless and fascinating content that sought to educate as well as entertain. Her unique perspective on Downtown lent this publication a buoyant voice that will be difficult to mimic. Thankfully, she had the foresight to leave me a helpful folder outlining her mad methods. With that proverbial guidebook in tow, and a fearless new recruit named Dawn willing to laugh at my nonsensical jokes, I press onward into my first foray as overlord of this fine publication. Our main feature this month concerns the music of Downtown. As industry, technology and business continue to grow, expanding both the literal and figurative boundaries of this once quaint area of town, the heart of
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rock and roll is still strongly beating. Local garage bands and even big-time, touring musical acts serve as the soundtrack to Pensacola’s progress, and what a great soundtrack it is. We had the chance to chat with a few of these acts, and even some street performers who borrow from others’ music and make it their own, starting on page 11. Spending all that money on cover prices and admission tickets will of course necessitate budgeting in other ways, and we’ve got that covered, too. Our annual specials guide gives you the details on all the drink and food specials that will help you penny-pinchers out there enjoy the most of Downtown without dipping into your precious and depressingly small savings account. We made the awkward phone calls so you don’t have to! Get the scoop on page 7. Following our music theme, did you know there exists a Broadway-style musical based on Pensacola as the cradle of Naval aviation? Well, neither did we. That is, until we heard about Seaplane, an all-American musical about the first officially witnessed flight in aviation history. The original stage production took place in Pensacola in 1989 followed by a special performance at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. On Aug. 28, the musical sensation comes home. We have all the details on page 14. So there you have it! Another issue of Downtown Crowd bursting at the seams with stuff to do, just like Pensacola itself!
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THE FUTURE OF BAYFRONT The Florida Department of Transportation is working on a feasibility study and gauging public opinion on making changes to Bayfront Parkway. The FDOT seeks to improve traffic flow and safety, and may end up including bike lanes, a roundabout, or changing the complete route altogether. The primary goal of this study is to enhance safety along Bayfront Parkway by recommending corridor improvements that maintain access to the Port of Pensacola and continue to provide for the movement of the traveling public. This includes identifying solutions to improve traffic flow within an area defined by the I-110 interchange, Port of Pensacola, and Pensacola Bay Bridge. The FDOT is hosting a series of three meetings to hear from citizens, business owners and government officials. The final meetings will take place in October. Some citizens are excited about the idea of a roadway more friendly to alternate means of transportation. Some, like Port Director Amy Miller, are concerned about what the future changes might mean for freight vehicles. At this point, everything is still conceptual and so far financing has not even been secured. Some of the changes may be paid for by the state, but the City of Pensacola may have to foot the bill for other changes. The FDOT plans to complete the study by the end of the year with most changes taking place several months or even years after that.
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Atlas Oyster House - $2 drafts, $3 mixed well drinks and $4 glasses of house wine, 4 to 6 pm Beef O’Brady’s - $1 off all liquor premium and down and craft draft beers, $2 off wine, $1.99 domestic pints, $1.75 domestic longneck bottles, $2.25 Corona, Corona Light, and Heineken, $3 well drinks, 4 to 7 pm and 11 to close Big Easy Tavern - $1 off from 11 am to 7 pm Hopjack’s - $1 off all taps, $1 off all glasses of wine, half off appetizers, half off martinis, 4:20 to 6:20 pm (except Sunday) New York Nick’s - Happy hour every day, 10 am to 7 pm, 50 cents off everything from the bar Nick’s Boat House - Happy hour, 4 to 6 pm The Fish House - Happy hour, 4 to 6 pm: $2 draft beer; $3 well drinks; $4 house wines
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Atlas Oyster House - $0.25 oysters Beef O’Brady’s - $5.49 burger and fries all day; $3 Crown and down 9 pm to close Cavu Bar in Crowne Plaza Hotel - $1 draft, well wine, liquor before 7 pm; with a local ID: draft $24.50 well, $3.50 wine Handlebar - $7 all you can drink draft PBR, 10 pm to 12 am Hopjack’s - $2 well drinks; $3 vodka infusions; $2 Pensacola Bay Brewery drafts, 7 pm to 3 am; half off all 16 inch pizzas, 4:20 pm to 2 am Hub Stacey’s - Happy hour, $0.50 off everything, 5 to 7 pm Jaco’s - Half off feature wine and $3 off feature cocktails, 3 to 6 pm New York Nick’s - $7 Yuengling and Bud Light pitchers; $6.99 lunch special O’Riley’s - $4 import pints Polonza Bistro - $9.99 ribs Wisteria Tavern - $5 Bud Light pitchers
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We know life gets expensive. That busted radiator isn’t doing your entertainment budget any favors, any more than your roommate who is always conveniently late on the rent. Thankfully, all the best places in Downtown make it easy to ball on a budget. Our own ALINA NEWMAN and KAITLYN PEACOCK were kind enough to make the awkward phone calls to Downtown hotspots so you don’t have to, making note of all the specials you care about and some you probably don’t. So take inconvenient car troubles and unreliable roommates in stride, and wash life’s disappointments down with a nice, cold PBR tallboy—or three.
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Beef O’Brady’s - $0.75 wings and $9.99 pizza all day; 2 for 1 margaritas; military night $4.99 Miller pitchers or $1 Miller cups Emerald City - Free well drinks and draft beer, discounts on almost everything else; $10 cover 18+, $8 cover with college or military ID (plus valid state ID) 9 pm to 1 am Fish House Deck Bar - Ladies night, $2 drinks Hopjack’s - Free beer with purchase of wings; $1 Rolling Rocks, 7 pm to 2 am; $1 off all Victory drafts; $1 off all American craft bottles and cans, 7 pm to 3 am Hub Stacey’s - Happy hour all day, $0.50 of everything Jaco’s - Half off feature wine and $3 off feature cocktails, 3 to 6 pm Polonza Bistro - $9.99 shrimp and grits
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Beef O’Brady’s - Happy hour from 9 pm to close for all service industry workers. Please come in uniform, or provide current check stub or work badge if provided. Emerald City - $4 Jager, $4 Rumple, $3 well drinks and $2 domestic beer Handlebar - $7 all you can drink draft PBR, 10 pm to 12 am Hopjack’s - Half off drafts all day Hub Stacey’s - Bloody Marys and mimosas, $3 New York Nick’s - $7 Yuengling and Bud Light pitchers Wisteria Tavern - $5 Bud Light pitchers
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Tell me about your experience in the independent music industry. I started out making music and recording at home and loved doing it. At times I have had deals with labels but there were times when I went it alone, too. I kept going despite having a label or not. It’s a personal therapy for me. It’s always been hard to make music, but in the last 10 years, a lot of the money’s been sucked out of it. If you’re trying to get into it, get into something different.
What is your songwriting method? It’s changed a lot in the last couple years. Often a line or idea will pop into my head. I have a bunch of one-liners in my phone. Sometimes I’ll have a musical idea or a chord progression in my head, then I’ll thread some of those ideas together to make it seem like they’re thematically connected. When I start a song, I don’t know what it’s going to be about; I’m not that intentional. I’ll take from a lot of words and ideas and cut them down and make them lean till I have something.
You are a native of Pensacola. Is there anything about your upbringing here that influences your music today? I think growing up in Ft. Walton Beach, it was a pretty quiet town to grow up in. There weren’t many distractions. I could spend all my time developing as a songwriter.
Tell me about your tour. It started the last week in July with a full fourpiece band. It’s been really fun. I haven’t toured in a while. Playing solo is really hard, and best for more intimate spaces. If you’re playing at a club, it is going to be better having a band, and definitely a lot more fun. A band gels in unique ways when you’re playing every single night. It gets really fun and the songs get tighter. I really appreciate the collaborative aspect of playing music with different people.
Who are some of your influences? Tom Petty was a big one. Full Moon Fever was incredible. Bob Dylan, too. My interest has fanned out in a lot of directions.
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Why the name Boukou Groove? At first, we gave up on finding a name that was unique and hadn’t already been taken. But then we looked through Creole dictionaries and started playing with the word “beaucoup.” Eventually we came up with an alternate spelling and went with Boukou Groove. The word “beaucoup” means a little bit of everything, which makes sense for the band because we’ve combined a variety of musical styles. How and where did you meet? We actually met through a mutual friend, Ricky Duffey, who became our drummer for Boukou Groove. The band recently toured in Japan. How does it feel to have international recognition? We were surprised, but we love the recognition. In Japan, they were very informed about our music even though we consider ourselves independent music that’s under the radar.
Favorite concert or show you performed? We both really loved the tour in Japan. It was great to go to a place where it’s all about the music. No one was on their phones or talking to the people next to them. They were very fervent about the show. What experiences influenced the style of your music? Donnie: All of them do. When I was at Berklee College of Music and around other musicians, their style and techniques rubbed off on me. Big D: The Gospel Quartet in church was a big influence, since it was where I really started out. But listening to the music of BB King influenced my musical style with the guitar. How long did it take to compose your debut album and are you coming out with another album anytime soon? It took about a year to record and write our first album, A Lil’ Boukou in Your Cup. As for our next album, we’ve already got eight songs done and the title will be Let the Groove Ride.
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Boukou Groove formed in Destin, Fla. as the self-proclaimed brainchild of singer Donnie Sundal and New Orleans guitar luminary Derwin “Big D” Perkins. The band has been putting “A Lil’ Boukou” in the cups of their audiences since 2010, and they went on an international tour to Japan last year. Their debut album, A Lil’ Boukou in Your Cup, showcased the dynamic sound of the band’s genre-bending collective of New Orleans-style funk, R&B, soul, blues and hip-hop. Recently, Boukou Groove took time in between sets at The Hub 30A in Santa Rosa Beach to participate in a little Q&A with the Downtown Crowd.
A frequent performer at Gallery Night, Hemingways, and even notable locations in Nashville, Faith Jess is a buoyant 16-year-old songstress who sings her diary and her heart out with all the wit and charm you would expect from someone twice her age. She began writing songs in the fourth grade and picked up her first six-string in the sixth grade in order to, in her words, “avoid PE class.” Writing and playing music went quickly from a fleeting distraction to a full-blown obsession when her teacher inspired her to stick with her lessons and fine-tune her talent. It wasn’t long before Jess, a Pensacola-native, was boldly asking a manager at Al Fresco if she could play her songs in front of untold numbers of strangers. Since then, she has been in demand at various hot spots Downtown and
on the beach, and has even performed at the Maritime Park for the Blue Wahoos. The Blue Wahoos’ owner, Quint Studer, even follows Jess on Twitter and Instagram and is an avowed fan of the singer. “I just love sharing my music,” said Jess. “I love playing at Gallery Night and gauging what people like, but I’m also in a place where I’m exploring a wide range of genres. I think it’s important for an artist to explore. Right now, I’m really into the pop scene. I love to dance.” Her audience loves to dance, too. On multiple occasions, young and old alike can be seen dancing to her sometimes sad, sometimes upbeat strums on Gallery Night, bathed in the warm glow of the string lights that Jess and her mother, Bonnie, spend over an hour setting up before each performance.
“I originally wanted her to be a teacher,” said Bonnie, halfjokingly. “But this is what she loves and she’s so great at it.” Jess’s performances, style and confessional songwriting all take notes from pantheons of pop whose ranks she will surely one day join. She boasts Taylor Swift’s fierce optimism, Vance Joy’s and Ed Sheeran’s acoustic inclinations, and Passion Pit’s indietronica pulsing danceability. Right now, Jess is working on an album with her brother, a sound engineer who also helped on her single, “He Won’t Even Say,” which is currently available on the artist’s SoundCloud. Until then, it’s weekend performances at Hemingways (you can catch her Aug. 1, 7, 15, 21 and 29 from 6 to 10 pm) and soulful productions at Gallery Night. You can find out more about Jess at faithjess.com.
NOT QUITE FAB
How did the Not Quite Fab four meet? It started out as a fun thing and just getting together and playing the songs. If it wasn’t fun, we wouldn’t do it, because we already have daytime jobs we don’t like. Dickie and Jim knew each other, but it was awhile before Jeff and Glenn joined. Glenn was the last to join—six or seven years ago. How did you decide who would represent what Beatle? Oh, it just happened and fell into place. The good thing about us is we just have to learn one part. Jim learns George, his vocal and guitar work—he’s got the country, rockabilly, rock styles that George Harrison did. Jeff learns vocals and Ringo’s drumming—Jeff’s even left-handed and plays on a right-handed set like Ringo. Dickie’s favorite Beatle was Paul anyway—he learned Paul’s vocals and bass. And Glenn works John Lennon’s lead vocals, harmonies with Paul, and his guitar. Favorite concert or show you performed? Glenn: Apalachicola was a lot of fun because we all dressed up in Beatles appropriate costumes. We were treated like rock stars and I kept thinking, “We’re really just impersonators.” Jim: That was a good one. But I always like Bands on the Beach. I think as far as feeling good afterwards—exhilarated, feeling like a rock star— those always do it. It gets dark and the audience just goes crazy and it’s always a large number of people—we’ve gotten a crowd of 5,000 out there. Dickie: One of the ones that was my favorite, and this goes way back to the beginning, was when we played down in Baytowne Wharf. They
Not Quite Fab is the only Beatles tribute band in Northwest Florida and they’ve been performing live in Beatles wigs, boots and suits since 2001. You might’ve seen the four at Evenings in Olde Seville this summer, or down at Bands on the Beach. There’s Dickie Williams as Paul McCartney, Jim DeStafney as George Harrison, Jeff Fitzpatrick as Ringo Starr and Glenn Vignolo as John Lennon. The band agreed to meet up with the Downtown Crowd at DeStafney’s Blues Angel Music, where they were already rehearsing for the upcoming show on August 16 at Wahoo Stadium.
were going to cancel the show because it was raining. They asked if we would move our venue to The Rum Runner, a restaurant club. So we went inside and it was a tiny stage but we all cramped together and they fit about 500 people in there wall to wall. It reminded me of when The Beatles played at the Cavern Club and everyone was right on top of them and that place was rocking. Jeff: For me, my favorite was when we did a show that was sponsored by Gretsch guitars called Twangorama. The Beatles played Gretsch guitars in some capacity for their entire 10-year run. We were the first band to go on but we had to share the stage with some extremely talented musicians and ultimately the show ended with a cover band of The Romantics. What can you tell me about your upcoming show at Wahoo Stadium in August? Oh man, it’s unbelievable. For August 16, we knew it was going to be the 50th anniversary of Shea Stadium—the biggest Beatles show of all time with 55,000 screaming people. So we’re going to have Ed Sullivan introduce us, we’re going to have a police escort leading us out, and we’re going to run through the field to get up on stage to do the 12 songs they played live all while wearing matching Shea Stadium jackets. We’re going to be joined by other musicians who do tribute performances—we’ll have someone portraying Elton John, Jimi Hendrix, Elvis and even Gene Simmons performing a few songs with The Beatles. It’s gonna be a big shindig.
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BEST SONGS OF 2015 (SO FAR) Kendrick Lamar – King Kunta Major Lazer – Lean On, feat. MO Kanye West – All Day, feat. Allan Kingdom, Paul McCartney T. Wayne – Nasty Freestyle Zedd – Beautiful Now Fall Out Boy – Uma Thurman Drake – Energy The Weeknd – Earned It Kacey Musgraves – Biscuits Carly Rae Jepsen – All That Rihanna – Four, Five Seconds, feat. Kanye West and Paul McCartney Jamie xx – I Know There’s Gonna Be (Good Times) Little Big Town – Girl Crush Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard – It’s All Gone to Pot Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk, feat. Bruno Mars Sia – Elastic Heart Miranda Lambert – Little Red Wagon Miguel – Coffee Fetty Wap – Trap Queen Tame Impala – Let it Happen
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STRING FARM BAND
Say howdy to Downtown Pensacola’s String Farm Band, who you’ll find busking every Saturday at Palafox Market from 9 am to noon. The band’s core players are the trio of Jerry Jackson (fiddler/ vocals), Mark Anderson (primary singer/ guitarist) and Trey Hughes (guitarist/ vocals). Although Jerry and Mark have been performing together for decades, since the early 1970s, the three have been performing officially as the String Farm Band for three years. The members of String Farm Band were the first musicians and buskers to join the Palafox Market. Aside from the trio, the number of band members is ever-changing since guest musicians sometimes join the band in playing for the community. The band has had as many as eight musicians including banjo and accordion players, who join in the performance at the farmer’s market in Downtown Pensacola or other public venues for events and parties. You might know the String Farm Band from Gulfside Pavilion and Pensacola Beach boardwalk shows. While the band used to busk on Gallery Nights, they tend to gravitate toward more familyoriented environments today. They also
put on shows for churches and homeless centers in the area. According to the band, every song goes through a filtering process—if it’s not uplifting about life then they don’t play it. They believe music is a powerful force that is capable of influencing people in positive and negative ways. “We recognize the power we hold as musicians,” said Jerry Jackson. “So we always ask ourselves: What will people get out of the music? What will it inspire them to do or feel?” For this reason, the band focuses primarily on performing old hymns and gospels, as well as folk tunes. Although Mark is a songwriter, the band typically covers music or takes song requests from the Downtown crowd. Frequent requests are songs from the movie soundtrack to O Brother, Where Art Thou? with the most popular being “Men of Constant Sorrow.” Other popular requests include the classic “Amazing Grace” and the semi-modern “A Wagon Wheel Song.” “Most of all we love knowing we are sending people off with a smile on their faces and love in their hearts,” said Jerry.
SEAPLANE SOARS A scrawny, unimpressive-looking man sits stern-faced watching the horizon with determined, hawk-like eyes. He sits behind a rudimentary contraption, an invention never before heard of, about to embark on a milelong excursion across Hammondsport, New York. An audience has gathered to witness the feat; excitement bubbles through the air in ripples of anticipation and awe. No one has ever seen a plane fly before. It is a challenge fit only for the most daring and ambitious. For Glenn Curtiss, flying would prove to be his life-long passion, one that would land him a permanent place in Naval Aviation History as the “Father of Flight.” The dramatic tale of Glenn Curtiss in Seaplane will take center stage at the Saenger Theatre for the second time since its initial production on Aug. 28,
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29, and 30. The updated version of the show will feature modifications in stage presentation, music, and of course, the glitz and glamour of Broadway stars, adding fame to the growing list of the musical’s accomplishments. Those working on the show are also incorporating the community with the hope of ensuring repeat performances in Pensacola’s future. Written in the 1990s by Jack and Carolyn Fleming with the musical score composed by Allen Pote, Seaplane is a family-friendly musical that makes learning aviation history fun for everyone. With a cast of nearly 50 people ranging from small children to those 18 and older, and a total run-time of two hours, Seaplane was inspired by naval planes and Glenn Curtiss’s life story. Jack and Carolyn Fleming created the play as a recollection of his
greatest accomplishment, the NC-4 Seaplane, the first plane to cross the Atlantic Ocean. “Flying is a metaphor for any ambitious goal,” said playwright Jack Fleming, “whether it be achieving peace, curing a disease, or any other age-old quest that most people believed could not be done.” It was this dramatic and moving story and the colorful characters of the early days that inspired the Flemings to create this powerful musical. They were caught up in the excitement that was generated by the 75th anniversary of naval aviation in 1986 and the more they read about the history and discussed it with Allen Pote, who was the director of music at First United Methodist Church, and his wife Susan, the more they all realized that the story was something that could have a huge
impact on the Pensacola community. “For the community this is very important,” said producer Lauren Isenhour. “We’re trying to get as much community involvement in the show as possible. We want the community to get behind learning about Pensacola Naval Aviation history and we’re looking to make it an annual production.” When Seaplane was first dreamt-up, no one involved ever thought that a home-grown musical could reach such spectacular new heights. The level of growth the musical would obtain over the years and the new and exciting modifications that would be added to make the overall performance is now a one-of-a-kind experience that will make Pensacola natives proud.
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OFFICIAL GALLERY NIGHT GUIDE AUG. 21
Come enjoy the sights and sounds of Gallery Night Friday, Aug. 21 from 5 to 9 pm, with Palafox and Government street closures continuing until midnight. With warm summer weather and endless options for art, music and cuisine, this edition promises to be a sizzling night in Downtown Pensacola. Stop in to the art galleries throughout Downtown and see what’s new on the walls. Take in the sounds of live music in the streets and maybe dance for a song or two. You can also find the work of plenty of local artists and makers on Government in front of Seville Quarter in Artists Row, as well as along Artist Alley at Plaza Ferdinand. Don’t forget to also pop by your favorite participating restaurants, bars and other retailers that help make Gallery Night a success. Street closures are sponsored by Stella Artois and Yellow Cab of Pensacola. Official Gallery Night Guide sponsored by
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Make your hair by Alina Newman Near Downtown’s Historic Seville Square lies one of the best-kept beauty secrets in Pensacola. Epic Inc., Pensacola’s premier Paul Mitchell Focus Salon, is owned by stylist Stacey Norris who uses cutting-edge styles, flawless make-up artistry and innovative stylists to help Pensacola natives look their very best. “Hair style is the final tip-off whether or not a woman really knows herself,” Norris said, quoting Vogue Magazine. “Being an artist and photographer was a big inspiration to my career choice. I love pretty things and being a hairstylist allows me to use my creativity and artistry to make someone look and feel beautiful. I get to work on a new canvas every day. It doesn’t get any better than that.” From its quirky, cool vibe to its playful motto of “creativity meets passion,” there’s no doubt Epic is the chic, new “It” place when it comes to getting a new ‘do or getting ready for a big event such as a wedding or prom. The salon offers a wide variety of haircuts, colors, luxurious treatments, textures, waxing and make-up applications all done by Epic’s stylist
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team who are highly trained and knowledgeable in the latest products and styles. “My team is very eclectic,” Norris explained. “Each stylist has a unique personal style, which allows us to cater to all kinds of different guests. We are also very team-oriented and emphasize teamwork on a daily basis. From going Downtown for marketing to helping each other in the salon, working together is a big part of Team Epic. I also include continuous education for my staff. We do many different classes including color, cutting technique and product knowledge. That way we are all up-to-date on the latest trends and styles.” You may also see Team Epic outside of the salon, as they love to participate in non-profit events such as the McGuires Run, Jubilee Color Run, Gallery Night, Barktoberfest, Relay for Life and other events almost as much as they enjoy making their clients feel beautiful inside and out. “A quote from my roots in Paul Mitchell is ‘giving back is the new black’,” Norris said. “And I believe that.” So what’s the latest in hair trends right now?
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Why the lob, of course! For those of you who don’t know the ‘lob,’ it’s simply a long bob and a flattering hairstyle for anyone that can be worn multiple ways whether it be loose, beachy waves or sleek and straight according to Norris. Razor cutting and balayage highlighting are also becoming popular trends, so if you’re looking to try something new and daring, make an appointment with Epic stat so you can strut your style chicness before summer ends and fall trends take over.
What’s your hair style? Who is your favorite band? 1. Weezer 2. Wilco 3. One Direction 4. Queen Bey
What are you doing on a Friday night? 1. Staying in to read a book 2. Working on liner notes for my krautrock album 3. Girls night! #yolo #ptown #nightsweats 4. Go-karting and Thai food
What is your favorite movie? 1. Guardians of the Galaxy 2. Edward Scissorhands 3. Titanic 4. Clueless
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In which we unfairly judge upcoming attractions based solely on their trailers. By Josh Newby.
REGRESSION RELEASE DATE: August 28 CAST: Emma Watson, Ethan Hawke FANTASTIC FOUR RELEASE DATE: August 7 CAST: Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan What I got from the preview: Teleportation has finally been invented, and what do they do with it? Send four kids to an alternate universe that alters their physical form in cool but often grotesque ways. I can think of at least two better things to do with that technology. Anyway, a former friend wants use their power for evil, and the Fantastic Four must learn to harness their newfound abilities and work together to save the world. Most notable for: Marvel doesn’t care that the most recent Fantastic Four franchise ended with a bomb at the box office less than 10 years ago. With a fresh-faced cast, they insist on using unremarkable properties to make a remarkable amount of money. Unqualified critical observation: A summer simply can’t go by without a superhero movie any more. The studios are simply responding to the market, I understand, but surely they could respond in a way that doesn’t insult all that has gone before it. To this iteration’s credit, it seems more serious and grounded than its cartoonish predecessor, but I still won’t be seeing this Thing.
THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. RELEASE DATE: August 14 CAST: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Hugh Grant What I got from the preview: An early 60s tale of a joint operation between a CIA agent and a KGB operative is told with stylized action and Bond-esque swagger and confidence. To stop the proliferation of nuclear weapons, the two must go on a globe-trotting adventure filled with exotic locales and daring escapes. It’s a movie that has the look and feel of a 60s spy thriller, in all the best ways. Most notable for: Director Guy Ritchie (Snatch, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels) usually knows what he’s doing with slick action, and it looks like this movie is a return to form for him after the disappointing Sherlock Holmes series. Unqualified critical observation: I like action as much as the next guy, but too often there is no poetry to it, no finesse; usually, it is one mindless set piece after another with no sense of space or weight. Not so with this trailer, whose action looks almost like a wellchoreographed dance that happens to feature guns and punches. Sign me up for this thrill ride.
What I got from the preview: Ethan Hawke plays a detective investigating the possible sexual assault of Emma Watson’s character, and stumbles into a vast religious conspiracy that may explain why the victim does not remember the fateful events of her attack. A metronome’s faithful tapping throughout the trailer grows increasingly disturbing as we discover, along with Hawke’s character, that man really is the cruelest animal. Most notable for: Movies about sexual assault always have the very difficult task of distilling a horrible
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AMERICAN ULTRA RELEASE DATE: August 21 CAST: Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg, Bill Pullman, Topher Grace What I got from the preview: A slacker stoner who is secretly a highly trained government operative is barely making his gas station minimum wage when his skills are activated and a mission set in motion. He is targeted for extermination, but his marijuanafavoring ways make him too elusive and unpredictable to take down. Kristen Stewart stars as his girlfriend in what could be a loose sequel to Adventureland. Most notable for: Pineapple Express pioneered the recent stoner action-comedy genre, and this movie takes up that mantle seven years later with giddy abandon. Unqualified critical observation: There’s a difference between stoner comedy and a comedy about stoners, and while this movie doesn’t seem quite sure about which it is, I am more than happy to pay $8 to find out. Eisenberg and Stewart have that stereotypical attractive loser look down, and their chemistry—despite the plot around them—is undeniable.
WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS RELEASE DATE: August 28 CAST: Zac Efron, Emily Ratajkowski, Wes Bentley What I got from the preview: A young musician tries to make a name for himself in the saturated and oft-misunderstood electronic music scene as a DJ. From pool parties to arena stages, he learns about himself, his friends and the industry, all to the pulsating beats that are quickly becoming this generation’s signature sound. Most notable for: Somehow making DJs and club promoters not total jerks with punchable faces and souped-up biceps. Unqualified critical observation: I was hesitant to even watch this trailer, because this premise sounds ridiculous, like a thinly veiled advertisement for house music with some beautiful people thrown in. After watching the trailer though, it looks like Boogie Nights with bass. I am strangely excited for this different kind of band-making-it-big story.
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Pensacola Children’s Chorus hosts new member auditions
The audition process is quick and simple and attendees do not need to bring a prepared audition piece. A conductor will listen for the singer’s ability to match pitches, to learn a simple tune, and to hold one’s vocal part against others. Youth will be placed in the appropriate choir group based on their skills, maturity and readiness. There is no fee to audition. Auditions will be held at the Margaret Moore Nicholson Center (home of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus) at 46 E. Chase St. Saturday, Aug. 15: 9 am to 12 pm, 4th to 8th grade; noon to 2 pm, 9th to 12th grade.
Doggie Bathe-In Aug. 15
Bring your dirty dog to the third in the Humane Society’s season of Bathe-Ins. Bath and dip prices: small, $7; medium, $8; large, $9; extra large, $10. Nail trims are $5. Sorry, no groomings are available on this date. Takes place at the Pensacola Humane Society, 5 North Q St., Pensacola, from 9 am to 2 pm. In addition to providing a service to pet owners, the Bathe-Ins are an important fundraising activity for the Humane Society, providing a substantial portion of the shelter’s revenue. The events are run by shelter staff and volunteers. New volunteers and experienced groomers and nail clippers are always needed. Those interested in helping should contact Stefanie Snyder at 850-432-4260 or email volunteer@pensacolahumane. org.
Thunder on the Gulf’s Power Boat Races Aug. 23–24
Join Thunder on the Gulf for the Inaugural ThunderRun Super Boat Gran Prix on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2324 at the waterfront in Historic Downtown Pensacola. Bring the family and enjoy the festivities, excitement and power on the Pensacola Bay. Free entry into Race Village at the Port of Pensacola, open 10 am to 5 pm. To learn more visit thunderonthegulf.com.
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Summer Racing at Five Flags Speedway Aug. 28 Drivers working their way up to Super Late Model racing from this year’s earlier Blizzard series get the chance to show off their skills and speed in the 20-lap Pro Late Model Double Header Aug. 28. Cars race twice and switch spots for the second race. Winners go to the back and the slowest cars move to the front, making for an exciting finish as drivers come from behind to reclaim top spots. Gates open at 4 pm. Racing begins at 8 pm. Tickets are $15 for adults; $12 for military, seniors and students; $5 for children; and kids six years old and under get in for free.
Summer Restaurant Week Aug. 4-8 Restaurant Week is a culinary celebration that offers residents and visitors alike world-class dining at a great value. Chefs from each restaurant will prepare a three-course, fixed-price dinner menu utilizing the best in local and seasonal ingredients, showcasing their culinary expertise, for $33 per person, per restaurant. Diners are encouraged to try each special menu at all three restaurants - Fish House, Atlas and Jackson’s beginning at 5 pm.
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Free Historic Walking Tours Aug. 5-8; 12-15; 19-22; 26-29 Learn tales of legends, natural disasters, celebrity chefs, epidemics and the haunted past along with some of Emerald Coast Tours favorite spots for lunches, dinners and drinks. The free Walking Tour is the quickest and most affordable way to get a locals perspective of Historic Downtown Pensacola, and starts on applicable days at 10:30 am. This tour is free to take and you decide what the tour is worth when its over. A name-your-ownprice tour is a tour for anyone’s budget. Please be courteous to the tour guides and other guests and call at least 24 hours in advance if cancellation is necessary. If they must cancel due to weather, they will contact you an hour before the tour starts.
Blue Angels Practice Aug. 5, 6, 11, 19, 20, 25, 26 The Blue Angels will perform practice air shows over Pensacola Naval Air Station most Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 11:30 am, with autograph sessions with the pilots inside the National Naval Aviation Museum on most Wednesdays. Admission to the Blue Angel practices is free and open to the public. The viewing area for the Blue Angels practice is located behind the National Naval Aviation Museum. Bleachers are available for seating about 1,000 people. Viewers can also bring their own lawn chairs, hats, sunscreen and water. For more information, visit blueangels.navy.mil.
Dateline Downtown The Comedy Get Down Aug. 6 The Pensacola Bay Center presents Cedric the Entertainer, Eddie Griffin, DL Hughley, George Lopez and Charlie Murphy as part of the Comedy Get Down tour. The show starts at 8 pm and prices range from $52 to $250. Paws on Palafox Family & Dog Friendly 3k Walk Aug. 8 We know why dogs have been labeled man’s best friend. We also know that while many fun run/ walks are offered in Pensacola, none provide an environment exclusively catering to animal lovers and their best friends. At 7:30 am, bring your pooch to walk on Palafox and enjoy the organized run Pensacola has been missing. Registration is $20 per person, and children ages 6 to 12 are $10 per person (T-shirt included). Children ages 5 and under are free. Register at signmeup.com.
UFO Tours Aug. 8 & 22 Return to the scene of the sightings where residents once reported seeing UFOs in the sky over Gulf Breeze. The Red Trolley troupe – local actors and singers – will perform Aug. 8 and 22 during a trolley tour of Gulf Breeze, which was swept by UFO-mania in 1987 until it was found to be a hoax inspired by a local resident. The UFO tour begins at 7:30 pm. The trolley will leave from the Visitor Information Center at the foot of the Pensacola Bay Bridge. Tickets cost $5 for children, $20 for adults. Toast of the Coasts: A Food and Wine Series Aug. 27 Jeff Papa will be featured at The Fish House for the food and wine series. Seating is limited; reservations required. Please note; vintages are subject to change based on availability. The cost for each event is $65 per person plus tax and gratuity and will include three wines and four courses. For a full listing of the entire series of dinners, please visit greatsouthernrestaurants. com/news.
Hill-Kelly Drive-In Movies at Maritime Park Paddington Aug. 28 This free summer movie series brings the nostalgia of a drive-in movie experience to Downtown Pensacola. Bring blankets, chairs and picnic baskets then spread out on the lawn or tailgate in your car to watch the movie underneath the stars. Movies are family-friendly and suitable for all ages. All shows begin at 8:15 pm and parking will begin at 6 pm. Concessions are available but picnic baskets are welcome. No pets or glass containers please. For more information such as movie titles and special announcements visit Pensacola communitymaritimepark.com or follow Community Maritime Park on Facebook.
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Blues Angel Music’s Blues on the Bay Summer Concert Series Aug. 2 & 16 Pack a blanket and fill the cooler then head over to the Community Maritime Park for the Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay Concert Series. In this the second year of the series, the musical diversity has been broadened with band selections to include genres other than strictly Blues. The series will feature a diverse lineup, including several “tribute” bands (Elton john and The Beatles), blues, R&B/soul/funk, oldies, retro country, classic rock, and jazz. All concerts are free and open to the public. Please do not bring pets or glass containers into the park. Shows start at 6 pm. Aug. 2: John Hart Project Aug. 16: Not Quite Fab
PLT presents Hamlet Through Aug. 2 The Pensacola Little Theatre presents Shakespeare’s classic tale of revenge and loyalty, Hamlet. After being called home from school to attend his father’s funeral, Hamlet finds that his mother has already remarried with his uncle. This depresses Hamlet, but his sadness turns toward revenge when his father’s ghost appears to tell him that he was murdered by his own brother, Hamlet’s uncle, and now the king. As Hamlet bides his time and looks for an opportunity to kill his uncle, his mind unravels. Suddenly, he can’t trust anyone his mother, his girlfriend, or his friends.
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RadioLive Aug. 6 WUWF’s RadioLive is back for the first Thursday of each month at the Museum of Commerce at 201 E. Zaragoza St. Concerts start at 6 pm. This concert will feature Dana Cooper, Bob Livingston and Jen Coates. Admission is free, but please bring canned food or money to donate to Manna Food Bank. For more information visit wuwf.org. Blue Wahoos Home Games The fourth season of Blue Wahoos baseball is underway! Take yourself out to the ball game to cheer on Pensacola’s newest home team, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at the glorious Maritime Park baseball field. Home games for this month are listed below. For more information and time for games, check out bluewahoos.com. Aug. 7-11 vs. Birmingham Aug. 18-22 vs. Chattanooga Aug. 23-27 vs. Mississippi
PMA presents The Lure of the Ocean Through Aug. 8 Harvey combines his artistic gifts with his background as a marine biologist, diver, photographer and angler to create his unique and colorful pieces. This exhibition will also feature a Guy Harvey themed photo booth so visitors can take home a memento of their visit to the exhibition. You can also discover sea monsters through Mote Marine Laboratory’s hands-on learning components. SipSavorTalk Aug. 17 Summer’s winding down and SipSavorTalk is winding up with some a culinary tasting with guest chef Antonio Terry. Antonio’s eclectic flavors will make your mouth happy and we’ll pair his dishes with wines that are just as diverse. Come celebrate the young-uns returning to school, the beginning of football season, and the end of the summer with us and give your taste buds a little surprise.
Ar t · Music · Theatre Artel Exhibits Through Aug. 21 Artel is pleased to present Installed Awareness by Yvonne LeBrun in The Vault. Yvonne is Artel’s 2014 Student Grant recipient. Yvonne has transformed The Vault into a space that evokes childhood innocence laced with the pain of loss. And in the Award Alcove, Artel is also pleased to present In the Far-Away Nearby by Kathy Breazeale. Kathy has created an exhibit of 13 works that demonstrate her mastery of abstract art. Kathy was the Best of Show winner from Almost Nothing - Exploring Minimalism. PMA presents Terra Incognita: Photographs of America’s Third Coast Aug. 21 Join the Pensacola Museum of Art (PMA) for the opening reception of Richard Sexton’s Terra Ingonita: Photographs of America’s Third Coast on Aug. 21 5:30 to 7 pm. Latin for “unknown land,” Terra Incognita contains 57 blackand-white photographs of marsh, scrub lands, dunes, beaches, swamps and forests along the Gulf Coast from the mouth of the Mississippi River to the Florida panhandle. To learn more about the upcoming exhibition go to pensacolamuseum.org. PMA Presents Annual Members’ Juried Exhibition Through Aug. 22 The PMA is pleased to present the 61st Annual Members’ Juried Exhibition on display through Aug. 22. This year’s juror is Donan Klooz, curator of exhibitions at the Mobile Museum of Art, where he has served in this position for 12 years. Throughout the exhibition visitors to the Museum will be able to cast their vote for People’s Choice and this award will be determined upon closing of the exhibition. The PMA takes this opportunity each year to highlight our talented members and showcase their works on the Museum walls. The Museum is very proud to continue this beloved tradition, which continues to delight visitors every year. For more information please pensacolamuseum.org. Blue Morning Gallery Exhibitions Through Aug. 22 Shades of Blue is the next Spotlight on Art show beginning on Sunday, July 26 and running through Saturday, August 22. Featured artists include Adrienne Childers, a pencil artist who has expanded the realm of mixed media using spray paint, acrylics, pencil and charcoal in her works; Melinda Giron, a mixed media artist who has chosen oils and acrylics in her realistic works; Mark Schmitt, the creator of functional art utilizing various ceramic tiles as his medium, and Laura Wolfersperger, a mixed media artist working with encaustics, a technique utilizing wax based paints. Come into the artists’ realm of their interpretation of “Shades Of Blue,” and see their unique and thought provoking artwork. Heroes Among Us: Veteran Speaker Series Aug. 27 For the 70th Anniversary of WWII Victory Night visit Veterans Memorial Park (200 S. 10th Ave.) for an opportunity to hear from some of our local Veterans as they speak about their military experiences. Event starts at 6 pm. For more information call 290.7561 or go to veteransmemorialparkpensacola.org.
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PLT Treehouse Production presents Treasure Island Aug. 7-9; 13-16 Climb aboard and join the Pensacola Little Theatre (PLT) crew for the on-stage adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. Get ready to enjoy the spine-tingling adventure of a young man’s rite of passage in the enthralling classic tale of Jim Hawkins, Long John Silver and several swashbuckling pirates. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances start at 7:30 pm, while Sunday performances are at 2:30 pm. Ticket costs range from $14 to $30. Tickets are available for purchase online or at the PLT Box Office. For reservations call 432.2042 or visit pensacolalittletheatre.com. PLT presents The Eve of Jackie Wilson Aug. 28 & 29 Come on down to Pensacola Little Theatre for a musical look at the rhythm and blues legend, Jackie Wilson, who is portrayed by star and producer Chester Gregory, a Broadway veteran who brings Wilson to life. “This show is a look at Jackie Wilson the evening before he collapsed on stage,” said Gregory. “This is one evening of him in trance of his life—his last complete performance.” Ticket costs range from $25 to $45. Tickets are available for purchase online or at the PLT Box Office. For reservations call 432.2042 or visit pensacolalittletheatre.com. Quayside Art Gallery presents A Retrospective Through Aug. 31 This month’s featured artist is Marian Guthrie. Quayside will contemplate the artist’s more than 30 years of her painting in Pensacola.
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Saenger Theatre presents SEAPLANE Aug. 28-30 The hugely popular musical SEAPLANE celebrates Glenn Curtiss as the father of naval aviation and Pensacola as its cradle. Written by Carolyn and Jack Fleming and scored by Allen Pote, SEAPLANE charts the course of naval aviation from the invention of the June Bug in New York to the NC-4 being deployed from the nations first Naval Air Station in Pensacola and climaxes with the first trans-Atlantic flight expedition led by Jack Towers. The show starts at 8 pm.
The Fish House Deck Bar Weekly Music Schedule Sunday: Regional acts at 8 pm. Monday: Open at 4 pm. Tuesday: Lucas Crutchfield from 6 - 10 pm Wednesday: Lucas Crutchfield 5 - 9 pm; at 9 pm a regional band will play until midnight. Regional bands are changed weekly Thursday: Lucas Crutchfield 6 - 10 pm Friday: Lucas Crutchfield 5 - 9 pm; regional band begins at 9 pm Saturday: Regional bands begin at 9 pm.
Ar t 路 Music 路 Theatre Vinyl Music Hall Performances Vinyl Musical Hall will be hosting a variety of musical performances throughout August, all beginning at 7 pm. General admission is standing room only. An additional cash surcharge is charged at the door those under 21 and attendees under 16 must be accompanied by an adult guardian who has purchased a ticket. For more information call 607.6758. Aug. 1: 10 Years Aug. 4: Chris Staples Aug. 5: Raekwon and Ghostface Killah Aug. 6: Shuggie Otis Aug. 13: SoMo - Live and Unplugged Aug. 14: AJ The Musician Aug. 15: Eric Lindell Aug. 17: Shai Hulund Aug. 21: Cedric Burnside Aug. 22: Nashville Pussy Aug. 25: J Roddy Walston & The Business Aug. 29: Fear Factory At Seville Quarter This Month Seville Quarter hosts a variety of entertainment from a wide array of genres. For more information check out SevilleQuarter.com. Mondays: Monday Night Blues, Paper Street Soap Co. Tuesdays: Jazz Jam Wednesday-Saturday: Dueling Piano Show Sunday: Jazz Brunch Aug. 1: Grand Theft Audio Aug. 7-8: Banana Republic, The Red Field Aug. 10: Paper Street Soap Co. Aug. 11-12: Mike Quinn Aug. 17: Paper Street Soap Co., Jazz Gumbo featuring The Blenders Aug. 18-19: Mike Quinn Aug. 24: Paper Street Soap Co. Aug. 25-26 Mike Quinn Aug. 31: Paper Street Soap Co.
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Prize: Tickets to PLT’s “Treasure Island” Deadline to enter is August 10. Answers may be emailed, faxed or mailed (no telephone entries). On the 10th of the month, the winner will be selected at random. The Rules: Employees and family members of Ballinger Publishing and the Downtown Improvement Board are ineligible for prizes. Ballinger Publishing is not responsible for restrictions of each prize. Winners are chosen at random from a pool of eligible respondents. Daytime phone number MUST be provided with submissions. Winners will be contacted by phone. Winners are ineligible to win again for a 6-month period. IMPORTANT: All entries MUST be sent by E-MAIL (josh@ballingerpublishing.com), FAX 435-9174, or MAIL (PO Box 12665, Pensacola, FL 32591). Entries must be in by the 15th by noon. NO TELEPHONE ENTRIES.
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