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MIKE HOOD The materials engineer with the Pensacola firm McSwain Engineering discovered a flaw in the ignition switch for the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt that set in motion General Motors’ worldwide recall of 2.6 million Cobalts and other models. Thirteen deaths have been attributed to the faulty switch.

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POWER OF PARENTAL LOVE Peyton and Holley Moseley are parents.

That simple six-word sentence defines them, and it explains why they are the leading advocates in Florida to legalize Charlotte’s Web, a strain of cannabis that may help hundreds of thousands of children deal with their epileptic seizures.

Their daughter, RayAnn, is one of those children who may benefit from the oil, known as Realm Oil, extracted from the plant. Last week, Jesse Stanley, whose family developed Charlotte’s Web in Colorado, and Heather Jackson, executive director of Realm of Caring Foundation that manages the patients, prescriptions, research and advocacy for the Charlotte’s Web, were in Pensacola to help raise awareness of the issue.

Stanley, Jackson and the Moseleys stopped by the Independent News office to fill me in on the latest developments.

Stanley talked about how his brothers developed Charlotte's Web so it would be high in cannabidiol (CBD) content without inducing the psychoactive "high" typically associated with pot use. The Stanley brothers believe it can help with other medical conditions and diseases. However, they have focused on the pediatric uses to help overcome the legal challenges in states across the country.

Jackson is the mother of the second patient to use Charlotte’s Web, Zaki. She talked about the joy of finally getting to know her 10-year-old son. When he was six months old,

the boy was diagnosed with a form of epilepsy that had him battling nearly 250 seizures a day.

His mom tried 17 different medications before Zaki tried Charlotte’s Web. Since then, Zaki has been seizure free for over a year.

The Moseleys talked about their testimonies before the Florida Legislature.

Peyton spoke about having to be dropped off for a committee hearing in Tallahassee while Holley had to continue driving to Shands Children's Hospital in Gainesville, where the doctors struggled to abate RayAnn’s latest wave of seizures. He told the lawmakers that he wasn’t sure his daughter would still be alive by the time he finished his testimony.

The chances of the Florida Legislature legalizing Charlotte’s Web are good, particularly since it has the support of Senate President Don Gaetz and his son, Rep. Matt Gaetz.

However, anything can happen in the waning days of the legislative session, and Gov. Rick Scott has not committed to signing the bill into law.

The Moseleys hope for the day that RayAnn can live and play like Zaki and Charlotte Figi, for whom the plant is named. Until then, there will be long hours and many sleepless nights for Holley and Peyton as they watch this play out in Tallahassee.

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There will be long hours and many sleepless nights for Holley and Peyton as they watch this play out in Tallahassee.

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Beggs & Lane attorneys countered that the lease gave the city the authority to move Varona out of the airport upon expiration of the lease.

Judge Bergosh ruled that Varona’s attorneys failed to meet the four legal requirements for granting a temporary injunction against the city.

However, he also ruled that Airport Director Greg Donovan’s letter did give Varona 60 days after the end of his lease to wrap up his business affairs at the Pensacola International Airport. He said the city was “collaterally stopped” by Donovan’s letter and Varona had 60 days to complete his transition.

“Based upon the first letter, I find the only just ruling I can find here is for de Varona,” Bergosh told the courtroom. “Mr. de Varona, the airport is important to the city. If you can do this quicker, that would be good.”

In the courtroom at the city’s bench sat Mayor Ashton Hayward, Pensacola International Airport Director Greg Donovan and Beggs & Lane attorneys Charles Wiggins and John P. Daniel. Robert de Varona

appeared with his two Clark, Parington, Hart, Larry Bond and Stackhouse attorneys, Jeremy Branning and Daniel Harrell.

Donovan testified that city officials worried Varona would not leave the airport within the 60-day time frame. He estimated if OHM Group, the new concessionaire, was prevented from starting work for 60 days, the city would lose a minimum of $27,000 in their new contract.

Attorney John Trawick testified about the March 28 letter he wrote on behalf of the city. The letter gave Varona 24 hours to vacate the airport or the city would remove and store his property and charge him for it. Trawick said the letter was a starting point of the negotiations. On the stand, he maintained the lease did give the city the power to kick out Varona and not wait 60 days.

Mayor Hayward admitted upon the stand that he had not read the lease or Trawick’s letter until Monday, March 31. He testified the city wanted to offer Varona an “olive branch,” so they released a press release he and Fountain worked on saying so, while both sides attorneys were in heated negotiations.

“I have never seen such a chaotic transition.”

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HAYWARD VS. VARONA, PART 2 On April 3, Judge Gary Bergosh heard arguments for nearly five hours on a temporary injunction request by Robert de Varona, the airport’s food concessionaire, to prevent the city from removing and storing his restaurant kitchen equipment, furniture and other items.

Varona’s attorneys argued that the lease contract and a Feb.11 letter from the airport director gave him 60 days after the end of his lease on March 31 to move out.

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“What I did Monday afternoon was call our attorneys and say this is ridiculous,” Hayward said. “We want to help him (Robert de Varona) and be a good neighbor. We have gone above and beyond to do that.”

Hayward said he did not order the city attorney to send Trawick’s letter to Varona.

“It would be presumptuous to think I read every letter that goes out. We have 800 employees and four enterprises.”

Robert de Varona told the court he needed his 60 days to sell his restaurant assets because it was part of his money for retirement. It was presented to the court that the equipment was worth more to potential buyers if they are working—losing half their value if they are in storage.

Varona said his current investment in the airport lease is worth $418,000. He estimated he had made $2 million in investments in his food concessions business at the airport.

“I need to maximize what I have there that I was counting on for my retirement,” he testified.

Varona said he “totally” planned to move out in the 60-day period provided by the city lease. “I have never seen such a chaotic transition.” {in}

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ideas. I went there during an eight-day food trip and his restaurant is definitely one of those that stand out. He wasn’t there, but I did get to tour the kitchen and talk to the Chef de Cuisine.

Do you have any secret shames like Easy Mac or Taco Bell you’re willing to own up to?

Do you have any secret shames like Easy Mac or Taco Bell you’re willing to own up to?

Bill and I eat cheeseburgers as often as possible. We have somehow managed to eat cheeseburgers all over the country together and are always on the hunt for a great burger.

I do like Kraft Macaroni n’ Cheese and Easy Mac. It’s one of those comfort foods I ate as a kid. When you’re in the kitchen all day, cooking in the restaurant, you come home and want something quick. Easy Mac is definitely my default.

What’s the one ingredient you can’t live without?

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What’s your favorite local restaurant (other than yours)?

I don't have a real "favorite," but with summer approaching and my soon-to-be husband Bill being obsessed with the beach, I'm going to go with Peg Leg Pete's.

What’s your "usual" there?

A dozen raw oysters and Cajun breaded grouper nuggets. Keep the beer coming.

What other local spots do you frequent?

And what’s the one you could never eat or cook with again and not miss?

Vegan cheese. Sorry vegans, but it's just not cheese.

Is the stereotype about chefs hating to cook at home true in your case?

Not necessarily. We prepare lots of meals at home, but it’s more about scheduling—there simply isn't enough time in the day for it.

What do we need to do (or stop doing) in order to become your favorite customer?

I would say my favorite customers are those that come in with an open mind and willingness to try new flavors. Smiling, pleases and thank yous are also appreciated.

What’s your favorite local restaurant (other than yours)?

I like the Grand Marlin, Peg Leg Pete's and O’zone.

What’s your "usual" there?

At the Grand Marlin, I pretty much like his whole menu, especially the Bienville and barbecue oysters and the raw oysters at Peg Leg Pete's.

Tell us about the best meal you’ve ever had.

French Laundry, the entire experience. It was a bucket list/wish list kind of thing.

I like a lot of what Chef Thomas Keller does. It was one of those things, as a chef, I had studied his kitchen operations, the way he goes about his restaurants, his concepts and

There have been so many fantastic meals, it’s hard to name a single one. There are several more important factors when describing my "best meal" than the actual food itself—like good vibes, lots of laughter and good conversation. The best meals I have ever eaten were not in fine dining res-

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I like going out to Paradise and having their grilled fish sandwich.

Tell us about the best meal you’ve ever had.

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What other local spots do you frequent?

Type by Blake Rushing, The East Hill Yard, The Elbow Room, McGuire’s for a filet with blue cheese crumbles and Hub Stacey's.

But our most favorite kitchen to frequent is Chef Lindy Howell's. Her food is amazing and you can't beat the company.

If you haven't been down to Al Fresco lately, you might be in for a few surprises.

First up, you might have noticed Greenhouse was closed. But the Al Fresco team isn't letting that spot go to waste now that "eating outside" weather has returned. They've officially got something new it's place— Fusion World. The new truck on the lot will offer up Asian themed cuisine like pad thai and stir-fry.

Tricia Horton

What’s the one ingredient you can’t live without?

I like using ginger, salts, fresh herbs and garlic.

And what’s the one you could never eat or cook with again and not miss?

I respect rosemary and sesame oil. If they’re not used correctly can become very overpowering and, in my mind, sometimes ruin a dish.

Is the stereotype about chefs hating to cook at home true in your case?

Yes. I definitely cook at home if I’m cooking for people, but I won’t cook an elaborate meal for myself. For me, it’s more about entertaining and the passion of seeing what people get out of my food or eating a dish I create. I’m pretty critical of stuff I make for myself. The joy comes more from seeing someone else enjoy what I’ve done.

What do we need to do (or stop doing) in order to become your favorite customer?

Especially if it’s a special dish, I’d say altering the dish. It was created for a certain reason.

We get a lot of people that say, ‘I don’t like garlic,’ et cetera. Like I said, if you use an ingredient wrong or don’t use it in the right sense, then yes it can overpower or ruin a dish. That’s where I think people have gone wrong, because they’ve had a bad dish, or something was used wrong. But sometimes when a chef makes a special and you alter it and add or take away something it really kind of defeats the purpose of what it is. If a diner could go out and order off the menu the way the menu was created, I think chefs kind of like that a little bit more.

They've also got something exciting planned to replace Jerry's Cajun Cafe.

Keep your eyes peeled for Shux Oyster Bar, which is expected to open this month.

Make sure you "like" Al Fresco for even more updates: facebook.com/AlFrescoFreshAirDining inweekly.net

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OWNER OF END OF THE LINE CAFE What’s your favorite local restaurant (other than yours)?

I've been going to Cactus Flower since the first day they opened for business. They greeted me by name, remembering me from when they used to be a video store. The food is consistent and amazing. They are a great example of how small businesses can prosper by the show of local support.

What’s your "usual" there?

Tacos

What other local spots do you frequent?

Ozone Pizza has become our family's favorite hang out. I've never been to a place where I've felt more welcome. It's hands down the best neighborhood spot in town. So many smiles in that place.

Tell us about the best meal you’ve ever had.

A tiny restaurant in northern Italy—five courses, great wine, Sambuca, my father and brother.

Do you have any secret shames like Easy Mac or Taco Bell you’re willing to own up to?

News Year’s Day taquitos.

What’s the one ingredient you can’t live without?

I know it's pretty cliché, but peanut butter, for sure.

Is the stereotype about chefs hating to cook at home true in your case?

I cook at home everyday. I make all my baby's food as well. I've made it my career, but I don't feel it a chore or a burden. I love to cook April 10, 2014

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Most locals with a sweet tooth are aware that Tin Cow whips up some of the most delicious, boozy milkshakes around. General Manager Amber Bradshaw shared a few tricks to whip up a Peanut Butter Cup Milkshake—one of their best sellers—in the comfort of your own home. All you’ll need is an average blender and a few ingredients.

“When it comes to anything with ice cream, it’s usually pre-made and dumped into a machine, but we do all of ours hand spun,” Bradshaw said.

“You can also use a blender.”

As for ingredients, choosing the flavor of your favorite sweetflavored vodka and ice cream are up to you. Tin Cow uses whipped cream vodka in their version of the shake, but Bradshaw says many dessertflavored vodkas would do the trick.

“You can use cake or the whipped or vanilla—any of the sweet vodkas that are out there now,” Bradshaw explained.

and create. This time of year I do a lot of raw foods, so my dehydrator is working non-stop, and I prep in the mornings for the days meals.

It's very satisfying.

“Garnish is everything, too,” Bradshaw said of Tin Cow’s signature spiked shake elements: the brandied cherry.

“Brandied or any liquor-soaked cherry is really, really easy. You only need a couple of days to soak it in liquor.”

Peanut Butter Cup Milkshake

1 ½ ounces vodka (whipped cream, cake or vanilla-flavored) ¼ ounce vanilla liqueur A couple scoops of ice cream* A scoop of peanut butter A little chocolate syrup Add the ingredients together in a blender, and whip to the consistency you like. Garnish with a little more chocolate syrup and a maybe a cherry, if you really want to be fancy.

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*Tin Cow uses soft serve ice cream in their shakes, but Bradshaw notes that if you wind up using regular ice cream at home, adding a small splash of milk will help make the ingredients blend a little more smoothly.

What do we need to do (or stop doing) in order to become your favorite customer?

Be open to the possibilities of food. Food can always be exciting.

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ny of food. Do yourself a favor and check them out when in NOLA.

I always loved the farmer’s salad they did, although it isn't on the menu anymore.

All of Gregg McCarthy's specials and creations are wonderful pairings though, so it’s hard to nail down just one.

Do you have any secret shames like Easy Mac or Taco Bell you’re willing to own up to?

I have been known to enjoy a BOB from Whataburger. Instant gratification has its place in the world. It’s usually on the menu for me after a late night of cutting loose.

What other local spots do you frequent?

The Global Grill, Peg Leg Pete's, New Yorker Deli, Philly's Cheesesteaks & Hoagies and Shan Kishi in Gulf Breeze.

What’s the one ingredient you can’t live without?

Alex McPhail CHEF AT RESTAURANT IRON

What’s your favorite local restaurant (other than yours)?

Lately, I’m enjoying seafood platters. With my southern coastal roots I can’t help but to embrace our local resources. Sam’s Seafood has served up the best platter so far.

What’s your "usual" there?

I like the samplers. Fried scallops, hush puppies, stuffed crab. I look for freshness, homemade touches, in-house breading and crispiness upon delivery.

What other local spots do you frequent?

Taco Rock or Olgy’s are usually on the menu for some early week authentic Mexican. I’m also a sucker for good ‘ol Pensacola favorites like Jerry’s Drive-In, Marina Oyster Barn and the Coffee Cup.

Tell us about the best meal you’ve ever had.

Restaurant R’evolution. They are cutting edge in every way—the ambiance, flavors, decor, and presentation. It's pretty much perfect in my opinion. It was like a sympho-

I don’t use them much, but avocado is probably at the top of the list. Any of the super-foods really. I’m pretty particular about keeping my home pantry stocked with healthy, raw ingredients.

And what’s the one you could never eat or cook with again and not miss?

Broccoli or veal brains. In fact, I despise them with every ounce of my being. Or maybe that’s just me being picky. Either way, you can have them.

Is the stereotype about chefs hating to cook at home true in your case?

Yeah, there’s some truth to that. I don’t know what I’d be doing if it wasn’t for cooking, but I enjoy my off time when I get it.

I do enjoy being served occasionally, too.

Tell us about the best meal you’ve ever had.

My first anniversary dinner with my wife over in New Orleans at GW Fins. We had house-smoked oysters on the half-shell, a beautiful pan seared redfish and a salty caramel ice cream pie.

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Do you have any secret shames like Easy Mac or Taco Bell you’re willing to own up to?

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Lots of canned tuna and ramen noodles

What’s your favorite local restaurant (other than yours)?

The Grand Marlin

What’s the one ingredient you can’t live without?

Butter

And what’s the one you could never eat or cook with again and not miss?

This is a tough question—but I'll say any pre-made product. Anyone can open a box, but to create something from scratch and to own it is truly what cooking is all about.

What do we need to do (or stop doing) in order to become your favorite customer?

Is the stereotype about chefs hating to cook at home true in your case?

No, I cook a lot at home. Very rarely do we go out but I really enjoy having family and friends over to enjoy a meal and an evening of cocktails.

Sit back, enjoy your meal and come back often.

Gives us more reason to come up with inspired new dishes for you.

What do we need to do (or stop doing) in order to become your favorite customer?

Enjoy food— try new things. Step out of your everyday realm and explore. The world is filled with so many great chefs and food creations—enjoy it all. Be healthy about it, of course, and don't over indulge all the time, but live a little.

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by Samantha Crooke If you want to shake up your lunch hour routine, the one-hour lunchtime classes at SoGourmet (SoGo) offer a fun alternative to the typical mid-day dining experience. Located above Boda-

cious Brew and Bodacious Olive, SoGo’s regularly scheduled lunch hour classes combine instruction and dining with students learning how to prepare featured dishes created specifically by SoGo instructors for each class.

Betsy LeGallais, one of SoGo’s culinary instructors, provided a preview of the recipe for SoGo’s “Wok and Roll” class and lunch on Tuesday, April 15.

Students will learn to stir-fry a spring-inspired lunch with an Asian flair, the main dish being garlicky hoisin beef. Along with the beef, a variety of flavorful ingredients include sweet potato, peppers and snow peas. The featured side dish is pea tendril and deacon salad, which incorporates the named veggies, as well as a custom toasted sesame olive oil, honey ginger balsamic vinegar and tamari dressing using Bodacious Olive oils and vinegar.

The SoGo chef’s also share pointers along the way to help students more easily utilize the featured ingredients.

Should lunch hours be too busy for you to attend, SoGo also offers evening classes, many taught by guest chefs from throughout the region, all with a different set of dishes for your dining (and learning) pleasure. For more information, visit sogourmetpensacola.com.

this is a big deal, but in-season, local, organic greens add freshness and flavor to all of our favorite food inspirations.

or Spring F Produce After a winter of comfort food and hiding indoors, spring is welcomed by most likely a breath of fresh air—literally. In addition to actually wanting to be outside, most of us want to eat foods that were grown outside, too. Sure, cheese and pasta are still delicious, but nothing says "spring" on a plate like a salad full of fresh veggies and maybe even some fruit. We asked one of favorite foodies, Sandy Veilleux, co-owner of independent local produce market Flora Bama Farms, what the change in season means when it comes to getting our hands on some farm fresh produce.

What does "spring" mean at Flora Bama Farms?

All sorts of ingredients are becoming available like varieties of greens, berries, squash and one of our farm favorites— Durden Farms kale. You might not think April 10, 2014

Can you share a recipe using some of your favorite seasonal farm fresh veggies and/or fruits?

This is one of my favorite recipes. We made it last year at Hangout Music Fest— our very first farm to festival adventure.

DURDEN FARMS KALE PESTO 3-4 cloves of garlic 2 ready to eat avocados 1/4 cup of olive oil 1/2 cup walnuts - lightly roasted 2 bunches of kale (de-stemmed and torn into pieces) 1 tablespoon lemon juice A pinch of sea salt & cracked pepper Pulse the garlic in the blender until minced and then add the remaining ingredients together until blended and smooth.

Season with salt & pepper to taste, serve with pita chips.

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Spring Eats Do you have any secret shames like Easy Mac or Taco Bell you’re willing to own up to?

I have a steady supply of the finest peanut butter and jelly and Zatarain’s dirty rice in the pantry when in a pinch. After hours I may be spotted at the drive- thru for a chicken biscuit.

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What’s the one ingredient you can’t live without?

Garlic

Did you know that everyone's favorite downtown sports bar is celebrating its 11th anniversary this month? That's right—New York Nick's has officially been holding it down on Palafox Street for a decade plus.

When we asked NY Nick himself, Nick Zangari, about this milestone birthday, he had nothing but gratitude and optimism to share.

"Thanks to all who have helped New York Nick's reach 11 years with award winning food, concept and realizing the potential Palafox had to offer in the beginning years."

Make sure you stop in sometime in April to celebrate this Palafox pioneer and tell him congrats.

And what’s the one you could never eat or cook with again and not miss?

Durian

Irv Miller CHEF, JACKSON’S STEAKHOUSE

What’s your favorite local restaurant (other than yours)?

This is a difficult question for us restaurant worker bees who often don’t have a chance to dine out. Some of my favorite places are closed on Sunday. It’s a toss-up between oysters, sushi and pizza. I have too many industry friends to divulge favorite restaurant names though.

What other local spots do you frequent?

Pensacola Bay Brewery and Intermission Tell us about the best meal you’ve ever had.

I am usually cooking and grazing, so I don’t often sit down to eat meals. But anytime I can sit and eat with my daughter, the food tastes exquisite.

Is the stereotype about chefs hating to cook at home true in your case?

Probably so, by the end of a physically demanding and mentally taxing week, we like to relax. Many of us have other hobbies, interests and ambitions. For many family cooks, cooking is relaxing after a long week at the office and a chance to connect with family. We do like when industry people gather and no matter how exhausted we are, [we] do a pot luck afternoon meal or cookout, enjoy the great outdoors and bond and relax among friends and family.

What do we need to do (or stop doing) in order to become your favorite customer?

Jackson’s has great lunch and dinner menus, but don’t stay away because you think it’s too pricey or fancy. You must try us at least once before you pass judgment. I recommend first timers try lunch or dinner on a Tuesday for our Prime Time Tuesday Special.

What’s your "usual" there?

Half the menu.

What other local spots do you frequent?

Grand Marlin, Tuscan Oven, The East Hill Yard and Restaurant IRON

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What’s your favorite local restaurant (other than yours)?

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Tell us about the best meal you’ve ever had.

Last year at Eleven Madison Park. My friend James Kent was Chef de Cuisine at the time. We used to work together at Gordon Ramsay in NYC. James rolled out the red carpet—seventeen courses with wine pairings and a liquid nitrogen "cocktail" in the kitchen half way through the dinner. They had just been awarded the number five restaurant in the world two weeks before we sat down. The precision and delicacy of each dish was unbelievable. I was only a month out from opening my restaurant, Type, and this was a massive inspiration that made me strive even harder to bring Pensacola some NYC flavors and styles.

Baby warm water lobster tails in a garlic butter cream sauce / photo courtesy of The Global Grill

Do you have any secret shames like Easy Mac or Taco Bell you’re willing to own up to?

I fall prey to Whataburger about twice a month.

What’s the one ingredient you can’t live without?

This is a running joke in the kitchen—because I love tarragon with a passion. It adds that little fresh background flavor I like to balance a dish with.

And what’s the one you could never eat or cook with again and not miss?

Nato. It's fermented soybeans usually stuffed in a fried tofu pocket and it's disgusting.

Is the stereotype about chefs hating to cook at home true in your case?

Not at all. I cook when I get home from work and on my days off. I love it. Cooking with a glass of wine is about as relaxing as it gets. This is also true throughout the kitchen. The chefs from Type spend a lot of time cooking during their time off.

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Explore "Sacred Landscapes"

by Jennifer Leigh

Since submitting that photo, Boldenow has continued to submit work and win awards such as the 2004 South Florida Cultural Consortium Fellowship Grant for Visual and Media Artists.

The artist has lived in Virginia, New Jersey, Texas and Michigan, where Boldenow grew up, but his portfolio mainly contains photographs of Florida. He moved to South Florida in 1996.

Inspired by Ansel Adams, Boldenow’s favorite subject to shoot is landscapes. He also occasionally will do figurative work—however his models are typically shot outdoors, with a rich landscape in the background. He regularly takes day-trips to discover new places and build his collection of photos.

“I’m drawn to nature,” he said. “I love to photograph trees, because they each have a personality to me."

Even after dozens of Broken, Kevin Boldenow, 2008, black and white photography exhibitions in Florida—inThrough the lens of Kevin Boldenow’s cluding one this week at cameras, Florida is more than bright col- Pensacola Museum of Art— photography ors and palm trees. is not what pays the artist’s bills, although Choosing the old-school method of Boldenow wishes it was. photography, Boldenow snaps shots of “It’s been a life-long dream to make Florida landscapes with black and white a career out of my photography,” he said. and infrared film, which isn’t always easy “But it’s hard for a professional photogto find. rapher. And I’m not the only one who has “I was disappointed when Kodak stopped said that. Now, you don’t even need a making infrared film,” Boldenow said. “I went camera to take pictures.” out and bought as much as I could. I only It’s true, film photography has been dehave 15 rolls left. I did a lot of color work beclining for a while. And even before the end fore, but I hadn’t really honed my craft until I of Kodak and Polaroid as we know them, played with black and white film.” photography has had a long history of being Boldenow has been taking pictures a disregarded art medium. since childhood, but never thought to show “Photography has had a rocky past in his work until 2001. its relationship to museums,” admitted “I was showing my work to friends and Alexis Leader, director of curatorial affairs one thing led to another, and I applied to a at Pensacola Museum of Art. “The PMA juried art show and got first place,” he said. did not even accession a work of photog“The photo was of a huge oak tree with the raphy into its Permanent Collection until light coming up over the branches.”

1991. However, in past decades its clear apBoldenow remembers taking the peal to crowds and integrity as an art form award-winning picture. has become undeniable.”

“I had that feeling that this was going to Even though Boldenow is drawn to the be special,” he said. old-school approach to photography, he April 10, 2014

has embraced newer technologies, adding a digital camera to his arsenal of cameras, which include an old, medium format, 35 mm and a 6x7 Pentax.

“When I go on a trip, they all go with me,” he said.

Using his digital camera, Boldenow shoots as if he were still using a film camera, not wasting one shot. engaging and ever-evolving medium “I like to get as close to perfecof photography,” Leader said. tion as I can,” he said.

When it comes to sharing his photograWith digital photography comes the use phy, Boldenow said there isn’t necessarily of Photoshop, which the artist uses sparingly. an underlying message.

“You always have to sharpen digital “I just want to capture something pictures,” he said. “But I prefer to do as beautiful,” he said. “But I do hope people little alterations as possible.” walk away with the sense of peace. I’ve What the digital age has taught Boldbeen told by a few people that they can enow is to embrace color. Now, he says picture themselves in a particular photo. only 85 percent of his photographs are That’s very gratifying to me.” {in} black and white.

Photography may be changing and it may not be a full-time career, but it is Boldenow’s passion. With each new exhibit or award, he is excited to share his work with the public and engage with his audience.

At his April 10 reception at PMA, WHEN: On Display April 10-May 31; Opening the artist will be there to share a few Reception 5:30-7 p.m. April 10 words and even have a Q&A. WHERE: Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. “These images are an ideal fit Jefferson St. for the PMA because they combine DETAILS: pensacolamuseum.org the beauty and dramatic impact of Florida's landscapes with the

“I’ve been told by a few people that they can picture themselves in a particular photo. That’s very gratifying to me.” Kevin Boldenow

SACRED LANDSCAPES: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF KEVIN BOLDENOW

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Ears & Fingers

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Sisyphus SISYPHUS

In Greek Mythology, Sisyphus was a king who was punished for frequent lying by being forced to roll a huge boulder up a hill, only to watch it roll back down, and then have to push it back up. Forever. The only way this is comparable to the new Sufjan Stevens/Son Lux/Serengeti collaboration, “Sisyphus,” is that we Stevens faithful are forced to bear through much of Serengeti’s seemingly ever rotating style of throwback

hip-hop to get to moments of sheer Stevens.

But when those moments come, they are golden. In no way am I hating on Serengeti, as his verses bring to mind some of the hiphop greats of the past and flow seamlessly over the output of their resident beat master, Son Lux, but when you love something as much as I love Stevens’ songwriting, you want as much as you can get.

The majority of this album plays out as a work of artistic alternative hip-hop, with the moments where Sufjan takes control sounding a lot like his style on 2010’s “The Age of Adz,” however the trio make it very difficult to pin them down or typecast them, which is good and bad in this case. ‘Rhythm of Devotion,’ a track right around midway through the album, is an eye opener with its pseudoDaft Punk/Kanye West brashness, and really does a great job of shaking up the album.

‘My Oh My,’ another track stuck right in the middle of the action, is at its best, creative, but mostly at its worst, confusing. There are points where the album soars and what these three talents are doing together is really working, and then there are points where

it seems like they are trying way too hard. I definitely would recommend giving it a listen if you’re a fan of any of their individual work, as it is a worthwhile spin, but don’t expect anything life changing. “Sisyphus” is out now via Asthmatic Kitty/ Joyful Noise Records.

Johnny Cash OUT AMONG THE STARS

Within the first fifteen minutes of Johnny Cash’s second posthumous release, “Out Among the Stars,” it all becomes very familiar, to the point that it feels like we never lost him. The opening title track glorifies the humanity of an armed robber. ‘Baby Ride Easy’ is an upbeat duet with the love of Cash’s life, June Carter Cash. ‘She Used to Love Me a Lot,’ which was the album’s first single, is a melancholy jaunt reminiscing over lost love. ‘I’m Movin’ On’ is a freewheeling collaboration with one of Cash’s frequent partners in crime, Waylon Jennings. This album was originally recorded in the early ‘80s and never saw the light of day until

Cash’s label and his son finally and thankfully unearthed it.

This LP finds Cash in a really good portion of his career. This was well before his American Recordings revamp from Rick Rubin. This was also considerably after his golden years at Sun Records, carving out his reputation as ‘The Man in Black.’ This was a comfortable section of Cash’s legendary career, because he still knew what America wanted from him, and he knew how to deliver it with effervescence and a perpetual sense of freshness.

He was a dark rider, who demanded justice for all and understanding for those who could never get ahead in life. He knew the pain of loving and losing and had no problem entertaining memories, all the while also knowing the importance of moving on. He embraced America’s history and told stories about the Old West. Cash was the troubadour America needed and “Out Among the Stars” is a welcomed addition to already unbelievable catalog and legacy. It also has one of the greatest Minnie Pearl cameos of all time. “Out Among the Stars” is out now via Columbia Records/Legacy Recordings. {in}

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Get the Bluegrass

by Jessica Forbes

Blues Angel Music is hosting its first Bluegrass & Folk Music Festival on Saturday, and it’s bound to make for a great day for acoustic music fans. The fest will include performances by local and regional bluegrass acts, instrument demonstrations and group lessons, and chances to win a host of free stuff.

“We scouted most of the bluegrass acts through a local group called the Gulf Coast Bluegrass Music Association. They have about 13 bands that are members of their association, and they get together and jam on a regular basis. We loved them and we hope you will love them too,” said Wanda Breaux, marketing director at Blues Angel.

Performers include the Pensacola Ukulele Players Society—who will also hold their regular, in-store Saturday jam session at 9:30 a.m.—High Cotton, Frances & Mike, TruGrass, Sweet Prospect and the Dogwood Dulcimer Society, who will perform throughout the day on indoor and outdoor stages.

A free group banjo lesson at 11:30 a.m. kicks off the days’ instrument demos. Representatives with the Hohner Harmonica Traveling Roadshow will also perform and bring with them displays of harmonicas from the past and present, as well as a harmonica technician. The first 100 people through the doors for the Hohner performance at 3:30 will receive a free harmonica.

A festival by musicians for musicians and fans, the Blues Angel team has been planning the event since last November and is happy to include the local musical community in the mix.

“We like to shop local when looking for bands because we understand the importance of giving back to our musical community and the struggles of the working musician. That is why we have a Proshop in our store designed specifically for the working

musician, complete with gig matching, front of the line repairs and more,” Breaux stated.

Local bluegrass associations and dulcimer societies will have info booths on site for those interested in learning more about their meeting times and jam sessions. The store will raffle off a new Eastman Guitar and case (valued at $550) and a new GoldTone CC-50 Banjo (valued at $479), and Breaux reported that giveaways include T-shirts and “tons of free swag from vendors.”

“The whole day is a family friendly, fun, musical event,” Breaux said. {in}

BLUES ANGEL BLUEGRASS & FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL WHEN: 11 a.m.—5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12 WHERE: Blues Angel Music, 657 N. Pace Blvd.

COST: Free DETAILS: bluesangelmusic.com

RUNNING: SIX AT SIX 6 a.m. The doors of Running Wild open every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 a.m. ahead of group runs that begin at 6 a.m. sharp. The casual group run is free of charge and intended for runners of all abilities.

Running Wild, 3012 E. Cervantes St. 435-9222 or werunwild.com.

PENSACOLA COOKS PRESENTS “HEIRLOOM GARDENING AND COOKING FUN-DA-MENTALS” 10 a.m.—12 p.m. Join Cat McCreery for a new spring series focused on going “back to the basics” of the home gardener and chef. Classes include lunch, cooking and container gardening instruction, and four heirloom plantings and recipe cards to take home. $40 per person.

Ever’man Natural Foods Community Kitchen, 315 W. Garden St. 456-0743 or pensacolacooks.com.

ARTEL GALLERY 10 a.m.—4 p.m. “Homage to the Past” a multi-media show is on display through April 11. “Collage” opens on Tuesday, April 15. Tuesday—Saturday, 10 a.m.—4 p.m.

Free admission. 223 Palafox, Old County Courthouse. 432-3080 or artelgallery.org.

BLUE MORNING GALLERY 10 a.m.—5 p.m.

The 2014 UWF Scholarship Winner’s Exhibition is on display through April 26, featuring the work of Jane Hatcher, a photographer finishing her junior year at the University of West Florida. Monday—Wednesday, 10 a.m.—5 p.m., Thursday—Saturday, 10 a.m.—8:30 p.m., and Sunday, 12:30—4 p.m. 21 S. Palafox. 429-9100 or bluemorninggallery.com.

PENSACOLA MUSEUM OF ART 10 a.m.—5 p.m.

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happenings VEGAN DINNER AT END OF THE LINE 6—9 p.m. While End of the Line offers vegan dinner options every day (except Mondays, when they’re closed) each Thursday the cafÊ also serves a 3-course dinner, the menu for which changes every week. 610 E. Wright St. $15. 4290336 or eotlcafe.com.

PLT PRESENTS “THE HOBBIT� 7:30 p.m. The tale of Bilbo is presented on stage in this Pensacola Little Theatre production, directed by Robert Flack. Mainstage Theatre, Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 S. Jefferson St. Tickets are $14—$30.

Children ages 12 and under are admitted for half price. 432-2042 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.

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live music â&#x2013;˛TIMBERHAWK TIMEâ&#x20AC;ŚON TV 9 p.m. Thursday, April 10 WSRE TV Somewhere in their steady lineup of live shows, local (and IN office) favorites Timberhawk found time to perform before a studio audience at WSREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s StudioAmpedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sixth season.

The show premieres on Thursday night, but if you miss it, not to worryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have another chance to catch it on Wednesday, April 16 at 10 p.m. facebook.com/Timberhawkmusic through May 31. Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Friday, 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;5 p.m. and Saturday, 12â&#x20AC;&#x201D;5 p.m. 407 S. Jefferson St. 4326247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org.

QUAYSIDE ART GALLERY 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s People,â&#x20AC;? featuring the work of Scott Melville and Heather Mitchell is on display through May 2.

Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Saturday, 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;5 p.m. and Sunday, 1â&#x20AC;&#x201D;5 p.m. 17 E. Zaragoza St. Free admission. 4382363 or quaysidegallery.com.

FARM TO TABLE COOKING CLASS AT SO GOURMET Noonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1 p.m. Gulf Breeze Farms provides fresh produce for this one-hour cooking class and lunch. $35 per person. 407 S. Palafox St. 438-7857 or sogourmetpensacola.com.

MESS HALL 2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;5 p.m. The Pensacola MESS Hall (Math, Engineering, Science & Stuff ) offers weekly themes, special activities and workshops that captivate curious minds of all ages and inspire a lifetime of discovery. School year hours are Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Friday, 2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;5 p.m. 116 N. Tarragona St. Admission is free for members and $8 for adults and children ages 3 and over. 877-9376377 or PensacolaMESShall.org.

IHMC ROBOTICS LAB OPEN HOUSE 4â&#x20AC;&#x201D;7 p.m.

The Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) is celebrating the 5th annual National Robotics Week by opening the Robotics Lab to the public for tours and demonstrations. This free, family-friendly event encourages scientific discovery through hands-on activities and demonstrations while providing the opportunity to learn about scientific careers from actual researchers and educators.

Multiple robots and prototypes will be on display. 201 E. Wright St. 202-4480 or robots.ihmc.us.

WINE TASTING AT AWM 5 p.m. Aragon Wine Market, 27 S. 9th Ave. 433-9463 or aragonwinemarket.com.

WINE & GLIDE SEGWAY TOUR 5:30â&#x20AC;&#x201D;7:30 p.m.

This one-hour Segway tour includes a stop at Seville Quarter or Aragon Wine Market for a wine tasting.

Offered on Thursday and Friday nights. Call ahead for availability and information about other tour offerings including Historic Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, and East Hill glides. Emerald Coast Tours, 701 S. Palafox. $45. 417-9292 or emeraldcoasttours.net.

THE DAVENPORTS 6 p.m. The Leisure Club, 126 S. Palafox. 912-4229 or tlcdowntown.com.

DUFFY KANE & THE FREEDOM TRAIN 6 p.m.

Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Drive. 9165087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

KARAOKE NIGHT 6 p.m. VFW Post 706, 5000 Lillian Highway, 455-0026.

LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com.

RONNIE LEVINE 6 p.m. Peg Leg Peteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 1010 Ft. Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

GYPSY GROOVE 7 p.m. Picasso Jazz Club, 19 S. Palafox. 433-4507 or picassojazz.com.

JAMES & FRIENDS 7 p.m. Hub Stacey's Downtown, 312 E. Government St. 469-1001 or hubstaceys.com.

VINYL MUSIC HALL PRESENTS THE MOWGLIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 7 p.m. The Mowgliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with MisterWives. 2 S. Palafox. $15. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com.

WALT KATTNER 7 p.m. Five Sisters Blues CafĂŠ, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

DUELLING PIANOS 8 p.m. Rosie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Gradyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

KRAZY GEORGE KARAOKE 8 p.m. Lili Marleneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

AFTER MIDNIGHTS 8 p.m. The Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com.

â&#x2013;˛PENSACOLA FILM FESTIVAL 1 p.m.

Friday, April 11â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Sunday, April 13 Movies 4 Gulf Breeze hosts this three-day film festival featuring award season favorites along with locally produced films. Partial proceeds go toward funds for the theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conversion to digital projection.

Admission is $10 per person per film.

Weekend Passes are available for $25 per person. 1175 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. facebook.com/movies4breeze. inweekly.net

happenings KARAOKE WITH JEREMY 9 p.m. The Cabaret, 101 S. Jefferson St. 607-2020 or cabaretpensacola.com.

THE MAINSTREAM 9 p.m. End o’ the Alley Courtyard at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

DJ MR. LAO 10 p.m. Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

The Show Goes On

by Jessica Forbes

FRIDAY 4.11

PENSACOLA QUILTERS GUILD SHOW 9 a.m.— 5 p.m. More than 250 creations will be displayed at the Pensacola Quilters Guild show, a 2-day event. Special exhibits include a “Route 66 Quilt Exhibit” and a quilt display depicting famous icons and landmarks of Pensacola. Quilt-related books and magazines, along with an assortment of items made by guild members will be on sale along with items from commercial vendors from all over the Southeast. One-day admission is $7; two-day admission is $10. Children 12 years old and under free with a paid adult admission.

Pensacola Interstate Fairground, 6655 Mobile Highway. pensacolaquiltersguild.org.

LIVING HISTORY IN HISTORIC PENSACOLA VILLAGE 10 a.m.—4 p.m. Learn cooking techniques and trade-skills such as sewing, basket weaving, and wood working from costumed Living History interpreters every Friday and Saturday in Historic Pensacola Village. Demonstrations are included with admission. Tickets for the Village are available at 205 E. Zaragoza St. $6 adults, $5 AAA, Senior Citizen 65+ and Active Military, $3 children ages 4-16. 595-5993 or historicpensacola.org.

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What hurricane season put off, spring is now welcoming—at least in the case of HIVevolution’s “Broadway & Art” fundraiser. Postponed last October by Tropical Storm Karen, the evening of Broadway music, ballet, drinks and desserts will now take place at Artel Gallery, fusing the performing and visual arts for an important cause.

“Due to scheduling conflicts, the event host location had to change, but the excitement and the community involvement and support has not diminished,” said Kimberly Brill, Outreach Coordinator with HIVevolu-

tion. “Members from all over Pensacola's fine arts community are contributing to the show. Musicians, singers, dancers, comedians and more will be in rare form for ‘Broadway & Art.’” The Coastal Cabaret Ensemble (CCE) organized the Broadway portion of the show, which CCE’s Andy W. Davis will direct. Over a dozen of the organization’s cast members will perform selections from shows including “Gypsy,” “The Wiz,” “Man of La Mancha,” “Rent” and “Songs for a New World,” among others. Ballet Pensacola will present dance selections, and patrons will be able to browse the galleries of Artel as well.

Drinks and desserts, which will include a “chocolate smorgasbord,” will also be on hand.

The proceeds from the event will go to support the work of HIVevolution—a project of OASIS. The outreach and prevention program is partially funded by the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the Red Ribbon Charitable Foundation, but recent decreases in federal, state and HIV/AIDS-related funding has made fundraisers such as Broadway & Art all the more important.

“Federal, state and financially supportive entities grants and funding has dramatically diminished over the last few years and has had an extremely negative effect on HIV/ AIDS related community organizations,” Brill stated. “With the decreased federal and state financial support, it is vital for local communities to support our HIV/AIDS community based organizations. The health of our community is at stake.”

“Now more than ever, it is important for HIV/AIDS community organizations to exist,” Brill said. “If anything, now is the time to keep up the good work until a cure has been discovered.” {in}

HIVEVOLUTION’S “BROADWAY AND ARTS” FUNDRAISER

WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, April 11 WHERE: Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox COST: $35 per person DETAILS: aidsoasis.org/events

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Pensacola Ice Flyers' John Dunbar at Game 1 of Round 1 of the SPHL playoffs / courtesy photo ▲ICE FLYERS IN THE SPHL CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS 7:05 p.m.

Thursday, April 10 The Pensacola Ice Flyers will face the Columbus Cottonmouths in the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) President's Cup Finals. Game 1 will take place at home, 7:05 p.m.

Thursday, April 10; Game 2 will be held in Columbus, Ga. at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 12. If needed to decide the championship, Game 3 will be played at 6:05 p.m. Sunday, April 13 in Pensacola, giving Ice Flyers fans a chance to see the team win their second consecutive SPHL President’s Cup. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolaiceflyers.com.

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PENSACOLA FILM FESTIVAL 1, 4, 7, and 9:30 p.m. This three-day film festival features a combination of major releases and award season favorites including “Dallas Buyers Club,” “Monuments Men,” “Wolf of Wall Street,” “Nebraska,” “20 Feet from Stardom,” and “Muscle Shoals” along with locally produced films “Sometimes I Dream” and “The Downtime.” Partial proceeds go toward funds for theatre’s conversion to digital projection. Admission is $10 per person per film. Weekend Passes are available for $25 per person. All tickets include popcorn and a drink.

Movies 4 Gulf Breeze, 1175 Gulf Breeze Pkwy.

932-1244 or facebook.com/movies4breeze.

WINE TASTING AT CITY GROCERY 5—7 p.m.

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by City Grocery for their free weekly wine tasting before settling in or heading out for the night.

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WINE TASTING AT SEVILLE QUARTER 5—7 p.m. “Try if for free, buy it for less” during weekly wine tastings at the Gift Shoppe at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

AN EVENING WITH GUEST CHEF DR. NIA K. TAREZAKIS 6—8 p.m. Dr. Tarezakis is from New Orleans and this class will feature items from her recently released guide and cookbook. $65 per person. So Gourmet, 407 S. Palafox St. 438-7857 or sogourmetpensacola.com.

PLT PRESENTS “THE HOBBIT” 7:30 p.m. The tale of Bilbo is presented on stage in this Pensacola Little Theatre production, directed by Robert Flack. Mainstage Theatre, Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 S. Jefferson St. Tickets are $14—$30.

Children ages 12 and under are admitted for half price. 432-2042 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.

UWF DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE PRESENTS “GOD’S COUNTRY” 8 p.m. This docudrama is based on the death in 1984 of Allan Berg, an outspoken, controversial Jewish talk radio personality based in Denver as he covered the growing white supremacist movement in America. This play contains adult content and may not be suitable for all audiences. Tickets are $16 per adult, $12 per person for senior citizens and active military, $10 per person for non-UWF students and $5 for high school students. UWF students are admitted free with their Nautilus cards. 11000 University Parkway., Building 82.

857.6285 or uwf.edu/cfpa.

COMEDY UNCHAINED AT BIG EASY TAVERN 9:30 p.m. Comedy Unchained presents the Underwear Comedy Party with Joe Pettis. 710 N. Palafox St. 429-0045 or bigeasytavern.com.

NIGHT BRUNCH AT POT ROAST AND PINOT 10 p.m.–12 a.m. The regular Saturday and Sunday morning brunch menu is available late night on Friday and Saturday nights. 321 E. Cervantes St. 607-7336 or potroastandpinot.com.

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LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 5 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com.

DAVE AND JOE SHOW 6 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Ft. Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

THE SUN DOGS 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Drive. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

MIKE LEVINE 7 p.m. Picasso Jazz Club, 19 S. Palafox. 433-4507 or picassojazz.com.

AL MARTIN 7—11 p.m. Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Highway. 477-7155.

VINYL MUSIC HALL PRESENTS LACUNA COIL 7:30 p.m. Lacuna Coil with Kyng, Eve to Adam,

Nothing More and Cilver. 2 S. Palafox. $18—$20.

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THE CORE 8 p.m. The Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com.

DIZZY JUKE BAND 8 p.m. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

DUELLING PIANOS 8 p.m. Rosie O’ Grady’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

THE BLENDERS 8:30 p.m. Hub Stacey's Downtown, 312 E. Government St. 469-1001 or hubstaceys.com.

DJ ORLANDO RICARDO 9 p.m. Emerald City, 406 E. Wright St. 433-9491 or emeraldcitypensacola.com.

BIG JIM BROWN & THE SPEED KINGS 9 p.m.

End o’ the Alley Courtyard at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

GRAND THEFT AUDIO 9 p.m. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

KATAGORY 5 9 p.m. Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

MARIO MENA BAND 9 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com.

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FORT MORGAN FIELD TRIP 7:30 a.m. The Francis M. Weston Audubon Society is taking a trip to Ft. Morgan and invites the public to join them to look for migrating warblers while walking the fort. Bring all you’ll need to be outdoors for the day, plus a picnic and your binoculars.

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Pretentious Exit Show for UWF BFA Student Richard Tabor April 14 - May 16, 2014 at Gallery 88 Reception: Thursday, April 17, 5-7 p.m. at the WUWF Studios Richard Tabor creates works dealing with questions surrounding spiritual imagery, symbolism, and romanticism. He takes spiritual images, combines them and manipulates them to create new narratives. Much of his work focuses on creation myths with mythological beings replaced by common people who are then shaped into new spiritual beings.

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▲“GET IN THE SPIRIT” AT ST. MICHAEL’S CEMETERY 10 a.m—2 p.m. Saturday April 12 If you’ve ever wanted to know more about St. Michael’s Cemetery, Saturday is your chance. During this annual event, representatives from UWF are on premise to share the histories of the families interred at the cemetery, explain the art and preservation of the monuments, breakdown the flora of the site, and even show off the GIS database, which keeps the information manageable. The event is free and open to the public. 6 N. Alcaniz St. stmichaelscemetery.org.

Cash Saver at 4051 Barrancas Ave. The field trip is free, but admission fees to Fort Morgan—$7 for adults and $5 for seniors—apply. For more information, contact Brenda at 968-4516.

12th AVENUE PATIO SALE 8 a.m.—1 p.m. The 12th

Avenue Patio Sale is back for the spring season.

Original art and crafts, local produce and baked treats, and secondhand items are all part of the eclectic mix of goods offered weekly. The Patio Sale will be every Saturday from March 1 to May 31, outside the historic former Sacred Heart Hospital, now called Tower East Office Complex. 1010 N. 12th Ave. 438-3580 or facebook.com/12thAveSale.

PALAFOX MARKET 8 a.m.—2 p.m. Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art and antiques are just a few of the items offered by vendors at Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola. Items originate directly from onsite vendors, including dozens of local farmers, home gardeners and area artists. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox St. palafoxmarket.com.

PENSACOLA QUILTERS GUILD SHOW 9 a.m.— 5 p.m. More than 250 creations will be displayed at the Pensacola Quilters Guild show, a 2-day event. Special exhibits include a “Route 66 Quilt Exhibit” and a quilt display depicting famous icons and landmarks of Pensacola. Quilt-related books and magazines, along with an assortment of items made by guild members will be on sale along with items from commercial vendors from all over the Southeast. One-day admission is $7; two-day admission is $10. Children 12 yrs old and under free with a paid adult admission.

Pensacola Interstate Fairground, 6655 Mobile Highway. pensacolaquiltersguild.org.

UKULELE CLASS 9:30 a.m. The Pensacola Ukulele Players Society (PUPS) meets every Saturday morning at Blues Angel Music, offering free ukulele lessons for both beginners and seasoned musicians.

Loaner ukuleles are available for the sessions, which usually last an hour. Blues Angel Music, 657 N. Pace Blvd. 457-7757 or bluesangelmusic.com.

EXPLORE PENSACOLA HISTORY: MUSCOGEE CREEK INDIANS 10 a.m.—2 p.m. Robert Cedarbear Jones presents “History & Culture of Muscogee Creek Indians of Perdido Bay.” Jones will bring a mobile museum to the downtown library, and storytellers, craftspeople, and others will join him to share in this daylong celebration of Escambia’s Native American heritage. Main Library, 239 N. Spring St. 436-5038 or explorepensacolahistory.com.

“GET IN THE SPIRIT” AT ST. MICHAEL’S CEMETERY 10 a.m.—2 p.m. The St. Michael’s Cemetery Foundation invites the public to “Get in the Spirit” at the historic cemetery. UWF student researchers and heritage families share stories about those buried in the cemetery. Participants can watch demonstrations on cemetery conservation techniques and purchase heirloom Jamaica crinum bulbs, a plant found in the cemetery in the late 1800s. The purpose of “Get in the Spirit” is to raise awareness of the conservation and preservation needs of the cemetery. It is free and open to the public. 6 N. Alcaniz St. stmichaelscemetery.org.

DAY BRUNCH AT POT ROAST AND PINOT 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The regular Saturday and Sunday menu includes favorite brunch dishes with exciting twists—like chicken and cashew waffles and French toast with grilled pineapple. 321 E. Cervantes St. 607-7336 or potroastandpinot.com.

BOOK SIGNING: “DIAMOND IN THE DARK” 11 a.m. Local author Phyllis Hain will sign her book “Diamond in the Dark,” an autobiography detailing her experiences as a survivor of abuse and her over 20-year career as a U.S. Navy Sexual Assault Response Coordinator. West Florida Public Library, Southwest Branch Library, 12248 Gulf Beach Highway. For information call Cathy at 453-7780. mywfpl.com.

BLUEGRASS & FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL 11 a.m.—5:30 p.m. Blues Angel Music hosts its first Bluegrass & Folk Music Festival, featuring performances by multiple local and regional bluegrass acts. Instrument demos, free group banjo lessons, and the Hohner Harmonica Traveling Roadshow are also on the schedule for this free event. Blues Angel Music, 657 N. Pace Blvd.

457-7757 or bluesangelmusic.com.

FREE SOGO SAMPLE SATURDAY TIPS & TECHNIQUES 12—2 p.m. So Gourmet, 407 S. Palafox St. 438-7857 or sogourmetpensacola.com.

PLAYWRIGHT STEPHEN DIETZ AT PLT 1 p.m.

In conjunction with the UWF Department of Theatre’s production of “God’s Country,” playwright Stephen Dietz will present on that and his other works during a special lecture event at the Pensacola Little Theatre. Courtroom Theatre at the Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 S. Jefferson St. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the Theatre Department Office at 474-2146. uwf.edu/cfpa.

PENSACOLA FILM FESTIVAL 1, 4, 7, and 9:30 p.m. This three-day film festival features a combination of major releases and award season favorites along with locally produced films “Sometimes I Dream” and “The Downtime.” Partial proceeds go toward funds for theatre’s conversion to digital projection. Admission is $10 per person per film.

Weekend Passes are available for $25 per person.

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The Sounds of the South Once again Hayley’s returns as the festival’s official bar, and will be offering discounts to those fest-goers with wristbands all weekend long.

“Bless their hearts, they aren't quite large enough space wise to house any artists, but they love and support what we do and have shown that love and support since day one,” Hayes said.

For VIP ticket holders, this year brings an added perk on top of other thrills that come with the wristband—a musical trolley.

“If I wasn't working the festival, I would buy a VIP ticket just to go on trolley rides—

“It makes us all really happy to see people afterwards gushing about a band or grabbing up all their merchandise. Emily Hayes

Music Festival returns to Mobile, Ala., this weekend, bringing three days filled with nonstop music from regional acts spread across a network of downtown establishments.

Those who attended last year will be able to spot quite a few returning acts on the lineup, along with a number of new names.

Although the lineup continues to expand, the goal of the festival has remained constant since day one—introducing festival goers to their new favorite (Southern) band.

“It is getting a little tougher each year because every band that has played, if they have the availability, wants to come back and play again,” explained organizer Emily Hayes.

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Mr. Rogers style,” Hayes said. “That's what it makes me think of. The little trolley going from his house to the imagination land.”

The trolley take VIPs from stop to stop, including the one venue that is a slightly longer trek than the rest, Callaghan’s. All the other venues are in such close proximity to one another they are readily navigable by foot.

“Callaghan’s is such a destination venue in the South. We've never had any issues with folks not going over there during the festival just because it was a hop, skip and jump away,” Hayes affirmed.

Ultimately, once again Hayes and other partners have put together a festival they personally believe in, on top of being one that allows individuals to hear some of the best music in the South.

“It wouldn't be SouthSounds if we took the focus off of Southern musicians. That is why we started this festival. It will always be to heighten the profiles of working Southern musicians and to expose them to audiences that will continue to support them throughout their careers,” Hayes said.

“That is our motivation, and it makes us all really happy to see people afterwards gushing about a band or grabbing up all their merchandise. Mobile is our home and everyone has been supportive. We gain a little bit more each year and honestly couldn't be more pleased with the pace we are rolling at right now.” {in}

acts over and over and not expose anyone to any other kind of artist, but it’s good that we are doing our jobs well enough to make artists want to come back to this area.”

In South by Southwest fashion, festival organizers have set things up in a way that allows flexibility to bounce from one venue to the next to catch most, if not all, of the bands.

One standout addition to this year’s festival takes things in a more visual direction. A music video WHEN: Friday April 11-Sunday April 13 block includes music videos from WHERE: Downtown Mobile, Ala. SouthSounds artists and filmmakCOST: General admission tickets are $25, ers, plus a music video panel will be VIP are $75.00 for one or $120 for a pair held, featuring both filmmakers and DETAILS: SouthSoundsFest.com sound engineers.

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If you need a little guidance throughout the weekend, the following is a loose path of suggestions.

FRIDAY After getting off work Friday afternoon and heading toward Mobile, if you are looking to ease into the festival experience upon your arrival, consider starting things off at the Southern Music Video Block in the early evening hours before making your way to Callaghan’s. Situated just outside of the heart of downtown, this Irish Social Club makes for an intimate space to get up close and personal with the acts and perhaps even grab some grub. Friday night, Callaghan’s plays host to returning acts Jesse Payne, of Birmingham Ala., immediately followed by Nashville’s Great Peacock.

Taking you into the post-dinner hours at Alchemy tavern and putting a little dance in your step, is Atlantabased, Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun. Meanwhile, if you’re hoping to catch one of Mobile’s very own, Underhill Family Orchestra kicks things off at the Alabama Music Box, followed by Banditos. If you stick around until the end, the evening finishes off with Moon Honey.

SATURDAY If you missed Jesse

Payne or Banditos Friday night, you have opportunities to catch both acts, amongst others including the Creoleinspired, New Orleans’ Sweet Crude, at their free shows in Cathedral Square in the afternoon and early evening hours. As night falls, the upstairs venue space of local bar and eatery The Blind Mule hosts a variety of acts kicking off with the upbeat Teen Getaway. A bit later, Alchemy hosts Mississippi Shakedown. Both Alchemy and The Alabama Music Box offer steady lineup of acts carrying late into the early morning hours. Although Alchemy’s late night lineup takes a bit of a turn to include standup comedians, AMB is nonstop music.

SUNDAY Although the music on

Sunday is a bit more low key and slightly shorter-lived than the two days prior, both Alchemy and Callaghan’s offer steady music in the afternoon hours to close things out nicely.

For a complete look at the schedule, visit SouthSoundsFest.com. inweekly.net

PYP’S ANNUAL DINNER “Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It’s what you do for others.” -Danny Thomas On Saturday April 26th, PYP will celebrate its members, sponsors, leaders, and alumni. These are the people who give of their time, energy, ideas, passion, and resources to help make Pensacola Young Professionals the success it is today. Please join us at our 2014 Annual Dinner-”Portraits of Success”--at Artel Gallery, 6-10pm. We will celebrate our incoming and outgoing leaders with Carol Carlan as our special guest speaker. Discounted tickets are available until April 11. Reservations and payments can be made online via the PYP website. Don’t miss out; space and tickets are limited!

LEADERCAST 2014 The yearly Leadercast event (which is simulcast from Atlanta) has become the can’t-miss leadership development event for leaders worldwide. PYP’s Pensacola Professional Development Institute is pleased to bring it to you, right here in Pensacola. On May 9, 2014, you can be empowered with growth insights from world-renowned leaders. The event will take place at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Tickets are currently on sale, both individually and in group packages of eight or more, and are selling fast! For additional information on speaker line-up, sponsor packages, and this year’s content visit our Leadercast page on www.pensacolayp.com, or call (850)332-7820. Current PYP members receive 10% off. Registration is at 7:00 a.m. with the program beginning promptly at 8:00 am and running until 3:30pm.

PYP LEADER OF THE MONTH: MEG BURKE

Meg Burke became the Networking Team co-chair in October 2013. Since accepting the position, Meg has helped the Networking Team continue to grow their attendance with new locations and themes for each Networking event.

She is always willing to step into a leadership role when needed and can always be counted on to lend a helping hand with any team in PYP. Additionally, Meg is an accomplished photographer who has worked to provide numerous PYP members with professional headshots. We thank her for her service!

PYP MEMBER OF THE MONTH: TYLER TIWARI

Tyler Tiwari stepped up in a big way over the last few months, serving as a member of PYP’s Selection Committee as it interviewed candidates for the open seats on PYP’s board of directors and its leadership team.

Over the course of several weeks, Tyler gave many hours of his time, mostly on weekends or after work, to help the Selection Committee draft its criteria and then conduct interviews with candidates. Tyler’s willingness to serve is deeply appreciated, and he has helped ensure that the incoming PYP leaders are the best of the best!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS April 8 Economic Development and Government Affairs Teams Meeting Crowne Plaza Hotel (in the library) 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Hour Book Club 5 1/2 Bar 6:00-7:00 p.m.

April 24 Networking Night TBA 5:30-7:30 p.m.

April 26 PYP’s Annual Dinner - Portraits of Success Artel Gallery 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

April 30 Quality of Life Team Meeting Fish House 5:30-6:30 p.m.

May 9 Leadercast Pensacola 2014 Hillcrest Baptist Church 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

April 10 Membership and Networking Teams Meetings Mackey’s Mudhouse 5:30-6:30 p.m.

April 12 PYP Volunteering – Bay Area Food Bank Bay Area Food Bank 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

April 14 Board of Directors Meeting IMS Expert Services 5:30-7:00 p.m.

April 15 PPDI Team Meeting Apple Annie’s (inside Seville Quarter) 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

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Formula One has softened cars' power this year in order to make breakthrough achievements in fuel efficiency, but that also tamped down Formula One's "trademark ear-shattering roar," according to a Business Insider report. Fans are less likely to buy tickets, the organizers fear, if they lose the deafening, 100-decibel vroom that is a "visceral element of the fan experience."

THE CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKETS Amelia Boomker, 36, of Bolingbrook, Ill., celebrated her acceptance into the Guinness Book of World Records in March, recognized for donating more than 127 gallons of her own breast milk to critically needy babies in the Midwest. The donations came on top of supplying breast milk for her own four sons, three of whom were born during the 20082013 period in which she pumped out her excess for the Indiana Mothers' Milk Bank.

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He told a judge that, originally, a friend had told him that traveling the Dulles Toll Road to Washington, D.C., was free if the toll collectors had gone home for the evening (not true). (Bourcier told the judge he is now working as a "financial consultant"—surely after rehabilitating his attention to detail.)

FINE POINTS OF THE LAW In some cultures, and now in Florida, apparently, the act of urination carries no special modesty protection. A judge ruled in March that video of Justin Bieber expelling for a urine test following his January drag-racing arrest in Miami Beach was a "public record" and had to be released to the press under Florida law. (A perhaps overly generous black box was edited into the video to make it somewhat less explicit.) In the video, only one officer is present, observing, based on protocol that respects the suspect's "privacy"—though the Florida judge in essence invited the entire world to watch Bieber urinate, as the video quickly made the Internet.

OOPS! (1) Kentucky state Rep. Leslie Combs, unloading her .380 semi-automatic handgun in her Capitol office in Frankfort in January, accidentally fired a shot into her furniture.

Said Combs, "I'm a gun owner. It happens." In fact, she praised herself for being "particularly careful" to point the gun away from people while "unloading" it. (2) In March, an unnamed man was rescued by bystanders who heard screaming from a maze-like storm drain, which runs 12 feet below the street in Lawton, Okla. The man had accidentally dropped a $20 bill through a grate and climbed in after it, wandering underground for two days searching for his way out. (He never found the $20.) {in}

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