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JULIAN MACQUEEN The CEO and

Founder of Innisfree Hotels received a Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of South Alabama at its National Alumni Association’s Annual Awards Gala.

The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes outstanding individuals who have demonstrated significant achievement and leadership in their field over an extended period of time.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY HEALTHY START COALITION March of Dimes Florida

Chapter has presented community awards to organizations across the state to address unmet maternal and child health needs. The Escambia County Healthy Start Coalition will receive one of the 19 community awards handed out across the state. The award will give attention to significant maternal and child health issues, such as access to prenatal care, family planning and preconception health.

GULF WINDS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

The credit union that began as Chemstrand Credit Union, then Monsanto Credit Union, celebrated 60 years of service on April 9.

Gulf Winds serves more than 50,000 members and has 11 branch locations throughout Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Milton, Tallahassee, Crawfordville and Atmore, Ala. and Brewton, Ala. For nearly 79 consecutive quarters, Bauer Financial, Inc., the nation’s leading bank and research firm, has recognized Gulf Winds as a 5-Star Superior-Rated credit union. Bauer has also awarded Gulf Winds the additional honor of being a “Sustained Superiority Credit Union.”

losers MALCOLM THOMAS The Escambia

County Schools superintendent needs the support of voters to get $100 million of Local Option Sales Tax dollars for his planned construction projects. Some of those projects were part of his predecessor’s capital plans that Thomas chose not to do in favor of projects that would help his re-election campaign in 2012. The LOST extension will help him win a third term in 2016.

GULF OF MEXICO FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL On April 10, the board

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STATE DEPARTMENT The State Department went without an inspector general from January 2008 until last summer when President Obama appointed Steve Linick to the position. It didn't take long for Linck to find $6 billion in private contracts that did not have sufficient documentation.

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RESURRECTION PEOPLE We are a resurrection people. Living on the Gulf of Mexico has made us so and those who fail to recognize that key component of our DNA will forever discount and underestimate us. We live under the annual threat of hurricanes, but no matter how devastating any storm may be we clean up the mess, we pull together and we rebuild.

Hurricane Ivan rocked Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in September 2004. Most of us woke up the morning after the storm with our roofs leaking or missing. Trees blocked streets and bridges were washed out. People were left without food, water, shelter and possibly even jobs.

A decade later, downtown Pensacola is going through a renaissance. The recovery is paper thin, but a vibrancy exists that other cities wish they could have. The once dormant corners of Palafox and Main streets are now a robust retail destination and Palafox Place has replaced Gregory Street has Pensacola’s restaurant row.

Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key have also bounced back with record numbers of tourists. The handoff of tourism marketing from the Greater Pensacola Chamber to the new Visit Pensacola, Inc. has gone well and the local economy should reap the benefits this year.

More job opportunity is on the horizon with Navy Federal Credit Union, ST Aero-

space and Off shore Inland hiring by the hundreds. Though leaders at the city and county are not quite yet in step, the new independent agency being established to focus on economic development should take politics out of that arena.

That leaves two lingering problems that need the same type of attention and emphasis as our economic recovery—health and public education. Physical and mental health outcomes in this community are deplorable. We have over a decade of research that proves we are headed in the wrong direction. The Partnership for a Healthy Community is trying to help, but the effort will need more community-wide support.

Politicians and business leaders don’t like to talk about the state of public education in Escambia County. When they do, only a few highlights are mentioned. The Escambia County school system is at a crisis level. The students are performing below their grade levels and nearly a third are not graduating. No matter how hard one tries to polish that cow patty it will never be a brownie.

The time has come to apply the same spirit we marshaled after Hurricane Ivan towards health and education. As it was in the fall of 2004, failure is not an option.

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FOOD TRUCK PILOT PROGRAM COMING Sherry Morris, the city of Pen-

sacola’s Planning Services Administrator, has sent the city council a draft document outlining the city's upcoming Food Truck Pilot Program, which is modeled after the one in New Orleans.

“We believe that this program will be a good ‘first step’ toward creating and implementing a permanent set of regulations,” Morris said. “Our intent is to kick off the pilot program on May 1 and operate it for a six-month period.”

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During the trial period, Morris and her staff will monitor the program to find what is needed for a formal ordinance governing food trucks and what that ordinance should include.

Food truck must be licensed. They cannot be parked within 20 feet of any intersection or traffic signs and signals.

The truck will not be allowed on South Palafox Street between Garden and Main streets. They cannot sell alcoholic beverages or place tables and chairs near the truck.

Councilman Andy Terhaar reviewed the draft and told the Independent News he would like a 100-ft buffer from existing restaurants to be added.

“I think there needs to be a buffer, and I think it would be harder to add it in after the pilot program,” Terhaar said. “If they had it in there in the beginning and then wanted to remove it, I think that would be easier. I find it is always easier to make something less restrictive after it has had

a chance to be tested than to make it more restrictive.”

FORMER CHAMBER CFO SANCTIONED Circuit Judge Michael

Jones has ordered sanctions against former Greater Pensacola Chamber CFO Brian McBroom, his attorney Harry V. Satterwhite of Mobile and Satterwhite’s law firm, Satterwhite, Buffalow & Tyler.

According to the judge’s ruling recorded in March, the sanctions were ordered because McBroom and his attorneys failed to voluntarily dismiss claims of breach of contract against his former boss, Jim Hizer and of wantonness and false-light against Hizer and the chamber.

Hizer, who was the chamber’s president and CEO at the time, terminated McBroom on Jan. 7, 2013. A few weeks later, auditors were unable to account for gift cards funded by grants from BP. At a chamber press conference, Hizer said it was McBroom’s responsibility to oversee the gift cards. On

“We believe that this program will be a good ‘first step’ toward creating and implementing a permanent set of regulations.”

Sherry Morris

March 29, 2013, McBroom filed suit against the chamber and Hizer, which asked for $3.62 million in damages for breach of contract and defamation Two months later, the executive committee of the Greater Pensacola Chamber voted to not renew Hizer’s contract.

Though the missing BP cards and the McBroom lawsuit were not given as reasons for the decision, they most likely contributed.

In July 2013, the CPA firm Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund completed its investigation of the BP gift card program administrated by the Greater Pensacola Chamber.

Of the 6,060 cards distributed by the chamber, only 65 cards went unaccounted.

Two months later, a judge dismissed all counts against Hizer and only left the breach of contract against the chamber remain to be considered. McBroom’s attorneys amended their complaint, alleged defamation against Hizer and the breach of contract against the chamber alone.

On the heels of Judge Johnson’s sanction ruling, attorney John Asmar, who represents Hizer, said he and the chamber attorneys have filed separate motions to have the remaining counts dismissed. That hearing will be May 9. {in}

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Easter Sunday Brunch SUNDAY, APRIL 20, FROM 11:00 A.M. UNTIL 3:00 P.M. Chef Billy Ballou’s fresh herb- and lemon-roasted lamb will be our Easter brunch and dinner feature. Additionally, we’ll be serving from our regular menus—brunch from 11 till 3, dinner from 3 till—with all your Fish House favorites. For details, visit pensacolafishhouse.com.

FISH HOUSE: (850) 470-0003, OPEN DAILY AT 11 A.M. · ATLAS OYSTER HOUSE: (850) 437-1961, OPEN MON.–SAT. 5 P.M., SUN. 11 A.M. · 600 S. BARRACKS ST.

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ven casual readers of the IN have probably picked up on the fact that we advocate supporting locally-owned businesses whenever possible. It's just who we are—week in, week out and it pretty much goes without saying most of the time. But once a year, we actually say it and then say it again just in case you somehow missed it. We call that issue Stay Local.

This year actually marks our fifth annual issue—which means staying local has staying power. It also means we've got to find new ways to tell you why staying local matters.

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We figured why not go to the source, so we talked to local business owners who support this local business.

We also looked at some new studies, like the “Indie Impact Series” done by Civic Economics in partnership with the American Booksellers Association. In 2012, they compared the recirculation of revenue from national chains like Home Depot, Target and McDonald’s with independent retailers in 10 participating cities. This study concluded that 13.6% of revenue from chain stores gets recirculated into the local economy,

while the percentage for independents is much higher: 47.7%.

We also found some stats that further attest to the positive impact of keeping your dollars local. Like the Small Business Administration's finding that small businesses donate nearly twice as much per employee to charitable organizations than large businesses.

So next time you're debating Walmart or mom and pop, remember the power of staying local.

We promise the feel good effects of knowing that about half of every dollar you spend is going back into your town will be worth it.

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STILL STAYING LOCAL Small businesses accounted for

The next best thing to keeping a dollar in your pocket is keeping it in your community. That puts more dollars in all of our pockets and improves the quality of life for everyone.

Michael Murdoch, CEO and Co-Founder of AppRiver

For every square foot a local business occupies, the local economy gains

$179

If just half the U.S. employed population spent $50 each month in locally owned independent businesses, it would generate more than

65% of all net new jobs in the US over the past 17 years

$42.6 BILLION

DID YOU KNOW?

13.6% of revenue from chain stores recirculates back into the local economy

47.7%

is recirculated locally through independents *for restaurants the rates of local recirculation of revenue were a little higher (30.4% and 64.9%, respectively)

Small businesses donate about

TWICE vs.

$105

as much per employee to charitable organizations as large businesses

When you spend your time and money at locally owned spots, you are enriching and empowering the place you call home. Plus local business owners are passionate about YOU! Most are here to make a difference, not a fortune.

Kristen Lee Saxon, owner of Stay the Clinical Spa

for a chain store

WHY DOES STAY LOCAL MATTER TO YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS?

"By staying local, jobs are secured and created and overall life is better for people." Quint Studer, owner of The Studer Group 010 1

"The benefits of staying local include easy access, easy follow-up, and trusted referrals from friends and medical personnel. Patients come from all over the region to access our medical providers." Kevin Welch MD, Cosmetic Dermatologist at Dermatology and Laser Center

"Being in the service industry, we depend on our local clientele to stay in business. We put our hearts into our work, and we always want to give them our very best. You won't find that in big business." Stephanie E. Knight, owner and Licensed Massage Therapist at Escape Wellness Spa inweekly.net

STILL STAYING LOCAL Love Pensacola, buy Pensacola.

Every dollar spent with a Pensacola-area business shows your confidence in our people, our businesses and what we can accomplish. Successful local businesses draw more business.

Every dollar spent locally is a very real investment in our overall economic growth.

Kurt Stenerson, Vice President of Marketing at Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union

89%

of consumers agree that independent businesses contribute positively to local economies

Small businesses employ

77 million Americans

Independent locally owned and operated businesses are often the only places you find products made by other small businesses—usually because there’s not enough of the really good stuff to go around or the profit margin isn’t high enough for the big guys to stock.

Stay local not only matters to my business and me, it matters to the local economy. We employ approximately 60 people in the community. Every dollar spent in our stores is redistributed back into this community.

Shawna Fisher, Vice President of Aqua Décor & Design and Aqua Pool & Patio

Stay local is important to me because local business owners do what they do for the love of it. It's hard to run a business. It's a daily struggle, but the passion I feel for my store and my customers makes it worthwhile.

Charlotte Gordon, owner of Aragon Wine Market

Residential neighborhoods served by a successful independent business district gained, on average,

more in home values

"Stay local gives us unique and interesting places to shop. It also gives us the best opportunity at quality customer service. Stay local supports our community in creating the ideal community." Andrea Wessel, owner of Blue Moon Antique Mall

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"At our spa, we take care of clients from all over the country and the world, but our favorites are the wonderful local people we take care of consistently. It's very satisfying to witness a life grow calmer, muscles become more functional or skin become clearer with the specialized help that we provide." Mary Anne Aanestad ARNP, owner of Still Water Day and Medical Spa

"We have established a business based on meeting the fitness needs of our area, specifically for those that live and love the Emerald Coast, 365 days a year. Staying local allows us to continue to provide superior Pilates training to Pensacola and Gulf Breeze." Susan Clark, owner and Master Trainer at Pure Pilates

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HO W T O L S TAY L O C A WITH C OF F EE

You order an iced coffee and tip your barista

With a smoothie (and, of course, leave a tip)

STILL STAYING LOCAL

She gets a loan from a local bank and combines it with her saved up tip money to start a business

Who is an aspiring photographer

You celebrate your little champ after their first big game

The bank donates money to sponser your kid's little league team

"Still Staying Local" Sources: Small Business Administration, Intuit Small Business Innovation Study, American Express OPEN Independent Retail Index, Civic Economics/American Booksellers Assoc., U.S. Dept. of Labor

photos by Tara Cook Photography

We would like to take this opportunity to  thank our many customers for supporting the Bridal Loft over the past 10 years. Without you, it would not be possible for us to continue in the bridal and formal business. We especially enjoy the many lifetime friendships with our clients. An extra bonus of course is, that we run into our clients at various locations throughout Pensacola. So, thank you Pensacola for shopping local and supporting small businesses!

Best Regards, Brenda and Brandi

Store Hours: Mon-Fri 11 am -5 pm Sat 10 am -4 pm

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“I grew up here, and this tour was absolutely amazing!

I’ve never been so captivated by local history.”

WHERE HISTORY COMES ALIVE! Take a guided walking tour through the heart of historic downtown Pensacola with costumed “Living History” interpreters. Learn 19th-century cooking techniques using actual recipes prepared in an authentically recreated detached kitchen house.

See demonstrations of colonial-era trade skills, including sewing, basket weaving and woodworking.

Stroll through Pensacola’s picturesque historic district, as tour guides highlight significant architecture and local history. Enjoy in-depth tours of several historic structures, including the 1805 French-Creole Lavalle House, the 1871 Dorr House, the 1832 Old Christ Church, the 1890 Lear/Rocheblave House, and the 1825 Barkley House.

OPEN TUESDAY–SATURDAY Tour Times

Tickets

(1 to 1.5 hours)

(Tours & Demonstrations Included)

11:00 • 1:00 • 2:30

$6 Adults $3 Children (Ages 4-16) 65+, Active Military $5 Discount (Seniors and AAA Members)

Demonstrations are included with admission. Schedules are subject to change.

TAKE A TOUR TODAY Historic Pensacola Village • 205 E. Zaragoza St. historicpensacola.org • Private Tours 850-595-5985

EXPLORE MORE MUST-SEE HISTORY!

Historic Pensacola Village also includes two museums.

The UWF Historic Trust operates 28 Historic Pensacola Village properties and the Arcadia Mill in Milton. The Trust is dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting and sharing the history of Northwest Florida.

uwf.edu/historictrust • 850-474-2000 PO Box 12866 • Pensacola, FL 32591 ad presented by Quint and Rishy Studer April 17, 2014

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T. T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum Journey through 450 years of local history. Admission is free.

Museum of Commerce Experience Palafox Street of 100 years ago.

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Record Store Day 101 • DO YOUR HOMEWORK

Just because a store sells records doesn't mean they get in on the RSD action, and just because you like a band doesn't mean they are going to have a RSD release for you to buy. You are going to want to make sure you know what you're looking and where to try and get it before the big day. Studying the list of official releases on recordstoreday.com is the best place to start. As far as where to shop here in Pensacola, see "Know Your Store" for the lowdown on Revolver Records and Music Box (the two local shops participating in RSD this Saturday).

Anyone who has ever been to RSD will tell you the good stuff goes FAST.

RSD 2013 line at Revolver Recrods / photo by Hana Frenette Here at the IN, we don't just write about Record Store Day. We love it. We look forward to it all year. We keep up with the releases like it's our job (because it kind of is). We make lists (and back-up lists) of what we hope to score on that special Saturday.

But if you're new to Record Store Day, you're probably going to need some help figuring out exactly how it works. For starters, RSD only happens at participating independent record stores, which are defined by the RSD team as "stand alone brick and mortar retailers whose main primary business focuses on a physical store location, whose product line consists of at least 50 percent music retail, whose company is not publicly traded and whose ownership

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is at least 70 percent located in the state of operation."

RSD is celebrated on the third Saturday of April every year and has steadily grown since its inception in 2007. But even though there are more participating stores and artists each year, RSD is still pretty much a game of luck. Some of the releases are extremely limited, others are easier to come by, but it's still a toss up because the stores aren't guaranteed anything they order. They get what they get from the powers that be, and that's what is there for you to choose from.

Here are some other tips from people who've been there before (aka the IN Staff). We hope they help you make the most of your RSD this Saturday.

• DON'T SLEEP IN

• WAIT PATIENTLY

If you do decide to line up outside of your local record store hours before doors opens, good for you for being ahead of the game. Just remember this doesn't mean the store has to rush to get ready or is OK with being bombarded before it's time. An opening time is an opening time.

Anyone who has ever been to RSD will tell you the good stuff goes FAST. Like within the first ten minutes of the Use the time in line to make friends. Or store opening fast. So if you've catch up with people you know— got something on your list this is Pensacola after all, so you that you really can't live know there's a good chance without, you're going to you'll know at least one or want to get there early. two people. It's also not a How early depends on bad idea to feel out what how bad you want said WHEN: Saturday, April 19 the people around you are record(s). For example, DETAILS: recordshopping for. If you happen the line at Revolver Restoreday.com to want different things, you cords was about 20 people might be able to help each deep two hours before they other out once inside the store. opened for RSD 2013. The early One IN staffer got a copy of Jack birds also get the free swag (if there's White's "Blunderbuss" at RSD 2012 this any to be had) like buttons and label way—so we know the power of an RSD line promo compilations. alliance firsthand.

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• DON'T BE GREEDY

It's easy to get caught up in the excitement and just pick up anything with an RSD sticker on it, but don't let greed get the best of you— especially if you know the record in question is a super limited release and wasn't even on your list. Just because there's only one in the store doesn't mean you have to get it.

• FOCUS ON THE GOOD RSD sneak peeks / photo courtesy Revolver Records

• BE NICE

This one really should go without saying—but there's always at least one jerk out there who seems to forget, so here it is. Be nice to your fellow RSD shoppers, even the ones who are a little high strung. Also make sure and be nice to the record store staff, even if you learn they don’t have (or didn’t order) whatever piece was at the top of your list.

• NO PUSHING

Although we may joke about fighting over a record, it's not the way to go. Karma is a bitch and nobody likes a bully. Don't push your way into the store or to the crates.

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No one is going to get everything they want on this music fanatic's holiday, so just be happy with whatever you happen to land.

The disappointment of not obtaining X is usually dulled, often removed, by the excitement of hearing Y come through your speaker anyway.

• DON'T FORGET WHY YOU'RE REALLY THERE

Remember what RSD is all about, and that you're celebrating not only your own independent record store, but an entire network, a culture, a movement and ultimately the music. Also, don't forget that on all the other days of the year, your local shops are just as likely to have something super rad sitting on the shelf without the early wake up call and elbow-to-elbow crowds of RSD. Make sure you show your love more than just one day a year. {in}

Know Your Stores MUSIC BOX

REVOLVER RECORDS

Music Box owners Chuck Gardner and Ray Thall are participating in their second RSD event since purchasing the store in late April 2013. “We ordered a bunch of stuff,” Gardner said. “It’s always kind of a lottery, but we’ve increased the number of suppliers we’re ordering from, so hopefully we will have a lot of our requested items.” Gardner reported that in addition to the store’s increased RSD inventory order, he and Thall are consistently adding to the store’s inventory of new vinyl each week in all genres. The store’s crew is also planning a drawing for a choice piece of vinyl (for Black Friday RSD in November, the prize was an original copy of The Beatles’ “White Album”) to be determined. Specials on CDs will likely be in the mix as well.

Anyone who regularly shops at or follows Revolver Records on Facebook knows that owner Eric Jones usually orders a heap of RSD merchandise, and this RSD is no exception. As his first RSD delivery came in via UPS, Jones reported at a successful initial haul including coveted releases from Otis Redding, Velvet Underground, Outkast, Bruce Springsteen, and Pretty Lights, with more RSD shipments to follow. "I'll have a few Revolver-only RSD releases—exclusives you can get here and only here, no other store anywhere,” Jones stated. In addition to the smorgasbord of RSD merchandise he put in for, Jones also said there was a high probability of at least one local DJ spinning records live in the shop.

3960 W. Navy Blvd., #6 434-1977 or facebook.com/musicboxpensacola Regular hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday

9 E. Gregory St. 712-6373 or facebook.com/RevolverFL Regular hours: 12 – 6 p.m. Monday – Saturday

Doors open on RSD at 8 a.m.

Doors open on RSD at 10 a.m.

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Staff Wish Lists recent Orange is the New Black convert), Man Man “The Man in Turban With Blue Face” and The Dresden Dolls “The Dresden Dolls.” I’d also be failing my super nerdy high school days if I didn’t try to pick up Bis’ new “Data Panik Etcetera."

When RSD rolls around, the IN staff goes all in. We show up early. We wait in line. We make new friends who love music as much as we do. And we almost always get at least one thing we're after. We hope that luck continues this Saturday. Here's a peek at our '14 RSD wish lists.

Jennifer: First on my list is Dolly Parton "Blue Smoke" because who doesn't want a sneak peak into Dolly's new album? Also Tears for Fears "Ready Boys and Girls." I don't listen to '80s music ironically, I listen because I love it, which means I love Tears for Fears, and I'm intrigued to see what Arcade Fire, Hot Chip and Animal Collective do with their songs. Lastly, Sam Cooke "Ain't That Good News" because everyone needs more soul.

Sarah: If there is one RSD release I'm will-

ing to put up a fight for, it's Pinback's first full-length album that has never before been released on vinyl until now. I love all things Pinback, including the entirety of this album, which features one of my favorite Pinback tracks "Loro." I also wouldn't mind snagging Death Cab for Cutie's RSD release—a live album of their 2012 tour with Magik*Magik Orchestra, seeing as how I stand forever in awe of Ben Gibbard. As an added nugget of gold, the record includes multiple "Transatlanticism" tracks.

Jason: This year I am really hoping to get my hands on Built to Spill “Ultimate Alternative Wavers” 12,” the kind of surprising split from Sunny Day Real Estate and Circa Survive (which features Sunny Day’s first new recording since 2000) and Gram Parsons “Alternate Takes from GP and Grievous Angel.”

Samantha: Aside from finally pur-

chasing a record player, my RSD wish list includes Conor Oberst “Hundreds of Ways/Fast Friends," Regina Spektor “You’ve Got Time” (especially since I’m a April 17, 2014

Jessica: Is “I want everything” an acceptable answer? Probably not, so I’ll go with The Pogues "Live with Joe Strummer," the Brian Jonestown Massacre/The Magic Castles split, Donny Hathaway “Live at the Bitter End 1971," Jake Bugg “Live at Silver Platters” and Fishbone's 12.” If there’s any money left over, I’d be happy to also score Of Montreal's “Satanic Panic” and The Cure/Dinosaur Jr. 7” Side By Side Series. And about 10 other things.

Hana: First up, I want Gram Parsons "180

Gram: Alternate Takes from GP and Grievous Angel." Also on my list is Notorious B.I.G "Life After Death" because I still don't own any Biggie and that's a damn shame, Man Man “The Man in Turban With Blue Face,” (because if I got a coffee and put this on, I think it could inspire some intense house cleaning) and "A Rough Guide to Psychedelic Bollywood" (various artists). I want to dance around my house to this and pretend I'm in a remixed version of "The Darjeeling Limited."

Joani: I haven't missed a Death Cab for Cutie tour in ten years except for the 27-date run they did with Magik*Magik Orchestra, so of course my top priority on RSD will be getting my Gibbard-loving hands on a copy of "Live 2012." And yes, I know there are only 4,000 copies up for grabs, but that isn't going to stop me from trying to get one. After I secure my prize, I might also try and hunt down the Conor Oberst release and Vitamin String Quartet's cover of "Pinkerton." I have the album they did of Death Cabs songs (I told you I was a super fan) and I'd love to hear their take on Weezer's classic. {in}

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The Voice of PRECUBED The more repetitive songs have room for improvising. It’s an all around different feel.

Chances are you've heard the instrumentation of local musician Aaron Finlay at least once, probably more, and in several capacities. This weekend you'll get to hear him front and center in the form of his solo project, PRECUBED. What began as a home recording project has transformed into far more over the past several years. Although Finlay is the man behind the band and the solo voice of PRECUBED, the onstage lineup has expanded to include a network of local musicians who are close friends.

As far as the music goes, while the title of the latest EP is “Voices,” the music itself features primarily instrumental sounds from start to finish, with the exception of harmonious ooos and aaas.

Along with releasing new music, Finlay has been adding more live shows to his recent schedule, including Friday, April 18 at Vinyl Music Hall, where he will be performing with locals Pioneers! O Pioneers! and Timberhawk, along with Baton Rougebased act, England in 1819.

Leading up to this showcase at Vinyl, the IN caught up with Finlay to elaborate on the inspiration behind PRECUBED.

IN: How has PRECUBED shifted shapes since you started this project five years ago?

Finlay: It started as a home recording project that evolved into a seven piece band with some of my best friends and favorite musicians: Brad Frick (Mi Capitan), Brandon Warren (Isle), David Doelker (Isle) Damien Louviere (Ashmen), Sean Peterson (Imaginary Air Show) and Tobi Echevarria (Isle).

IN: How do you approach PRECUBED differently than the other projects you are involved with?

Finlay: It’s a very go with the flow approach. Most of the songs are created during the recording. Not much is planned out.

IN: Do you write and record everything entirely solo?

Finlay: I recorded and performed everything up until the “Voices” EP. Brandon Warren played on a song and Sean Peterson recorded, mixed and performed as well.

IN: How do the added players on stage change the energy and atmosphere from the recordings?

Finlay: They add more dynamics to the music.

IN: As far as your new EP, "Voices" goes, was this something you've been working on for quite some time?

Is there a full album in the works?

A Pioneer Send-off This show also marks a different occasion for fellow act Pioneers! O Pioneers! This show will be the band’s final performance. Over the course of the past four years, the IN has been sharing in the music, growth and development of these pioneers and looks forward to hearing their songs live, one last time.

Are you planning on scheduling more out of town?

Finlay: Yes. I’m in booking mode right now.

Just taking advantage of the downtime with the other projects. I can’t take too long of a break from playing original music. I’d go nuts.

“Instrumental music for me is just as important as a good lyric or melody.”

Aaron Finlay Finlay: We recorded four songs in the span of two years. I was busy and focusing on other projects (Imaginary Air Show, Isle, Ashmen, etc). Not sure if or when I’ll record a full album. I’ve always been a fan of EP’s.

4-6 songs.

IN: Any never before heard songs to be expected at Friday’s show?

Finlay: It will be a mix of old and new songs. Pretty sure most of these songs will be new to a lot of people.

IN: I noticed you will also be playing the following night at the Alabama Music Box in Mobile.

IN: Musically speaking, soundwise, is there any set direction you've been seeking to take PRECUBED from the start?

Finlay: I’ve always wanted to do a movie score. Instrumental music for me is just as important as a good lyric or melody. I don’t want to limit my sound to a certain genre.

I try to pull from everything I listen to.

To sample some PRECUBED tracks before the show, visit precubed.bandcamp.com. {in}

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An Earthy Get Together

by Jessica Forbes

Bayview Park will once again transform into an eco-friendly festival ground for Pensacola’s annual Earth Day celebration. Eco-conscious vendors and exhibits, children’s activities, art, live music, and several speakers will celebrate all things green and sustainable in honor of Earth Day, which is officially observed on April 22.

“The goal of Earth Day Pensacola is to provide as much earth education as

SPEAKER AND EVENT LINE-UP:

10—11 a.m.

URU Yoga & Beyond will host a free yoga class for participants of all levels on the Bayfront Park Pavilion 10:15—10:45 a.m.

First annual “Trashion– Recycled Fashion Show” 10:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m.

Storytelling sessions in the Kids’ Activities area 11:45 a.m.

possible, but in a manner that individuals participating don't feel overwhelmed and feel confident implementing earth friendly practices in their daily life,” stated Mary Gutierrez, General Director of Earth Day Pensacola.

Earth Day, first observed in the U.S. on April 22, 1970, went international in the 1990s with over 175 countries now participating. Pensacola has long held a celebration. Gutierrez, along with the other members of a six-member board who are organizing the Pensacola celebration, have come up with a few new ideas to broaden the event’s offerings.

One of the new additions to the festival this year is a Friday night event for children and families. On Friday, April 18 from 5:30 to

“Water Conservation through Florida-friendly Landscaping,” presented

by Carrie Stevenson, Coastal Sustainability Extension Agent for Escambia County 12:45 p.m.

“Trees, Trees – Why and How They Are Important to the Environment and Our Health,” presented by Jimmie Jarratt, Arborist, Escambia County Neighborhood & Environmental

THURSDAY 4.17

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.

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“Learn the Ins and Outs of Recycling!” presented by Dee Dee Green, Recycling & Education Outreach Coordinator, Escambia County, Department of Solid Waste Management 2:45 p.m.

“A Great Place to Walk,” presented by Christian Wagley, Principle, Sustainable Town Concepts

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

8 p.m. there will be a showing of “The Lorax” at the Bayview Senior Resource Center with a potential treat for early birds: “The first 25 kids will get a copy of the book,” Gutierrez said. The kids’ section on Saturday has also been expanded, according to Gutierrez, and so has the speaker lineup, which covers topics from landscaping to recycling.

A “Trashion” or recycled fashion show is making its debut at Earth Day Pensacola this year, along with a free yoga session by URU Yoga & Beyond, both taking place in the morning hours of the festival. There will be live music from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. with performances by Ric Kindle, Das, Thomas La Voy, Bear With Me and Meanderthal.

In addition, Gutierrez said the Earth Day Pensacola committee expects between 75 and 100 vendors to be on hand. So there’s no shortage of reasons to head to the park and experience the celebration—Mother Earth will definitely thank you. {in}

EARTH DAY PENSACOLA 2014

WHEN: 10 a.m.—5 p.m. Saturday, April 19 WHERE: Bayview Park, 2001 E. Lloyd St. COST: Free and open to the public DETAILS: earthdaypensacola.org

Foods Community Kitchen, 315 W. Garden St. 456-0743 or pensacolacooks.com.

ARTEL GALLERY 10 a.m.—4 p.m. “Collage” is on display through May 30. Tuesday—Saturday, 10 a.m.—4 p.m. Free admission. 223 Palafox, Old County Courthouse. 432-3080 or artelgallery.org.

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1301 W. Gregory Street Interactive Education Stations: Making Healthy Snacks Car Seat Safety Checks Sign up for Medicaid or KidCare Health Insurance Big Sister/Big Brother in Training Infant Care and Bonding Breastfeeding Exercise After Baby Coping with Stress Safe Sleep & Many More!

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

The exhibition “Sacred Landscapes: The Photography of Kevin Boldenow” will be on display through May 31. Tuesday—Friday, 10 a.m.—5 p.m. and Saturday, 12—5 p.m. 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseum.org.

QUAYSIDE ART GALLERY 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

“Nature’s People,” featuring the work of Scott Melville and Heather Mitchell is on display through May 2. Monday—Saturday, 10 a.m.—5 p.m. and Sunday, 1—5 p.m. 17 E. Zaragoza St. Free admission. 438-2363 or quaysidegallery.com.

PENSACOLA HERITAGE FOUNDATION REDISCOVERY LECTURE Noon—1 p.m. As part

of PHF’s ReDiscovery Lecture Series, John Appleyard will present “The Evolution of Local Women in Politics.” Admission is $5 for non-members and free for members. A lunch prepared by the First United Methodist Church is available for an additional $10, and begins at 11:30 a.m. The Wright Place, 6 Wright St. Reservations are required. To RSVP, call: 438-6505 or e-mail: pnsheritage@yahoo.com.

“PASTA LA VISTA BABY” AT SO GOURMET

Noon—1 p.m. Enjoy a nontraditional tribute to the traditional Easter lunch. $35 per person. 407 S. Palafox St. 438-7857 or sogourmetpensacola.com.

MESS HALL 2—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 Tuesday—Friday, 2—5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.—5 p.m. 116 N. Tarragona St. Admission is free for members and $8 for adults and children ages 3 and over.

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

WINE & GLIDE SEGWAY TOUR 5:30—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.

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FILM SCREENING: “BRATS” 6—8 p.m. In conjunction with the traveling exhibit “Faces of Guantanamo” in the T. T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum, Historic Pensacola Village presents a free screening of the documentary film, “BRATS: Our Journey

Home.” Museum of Commerce, 115 E. Zaragoza St. 595-5985 or historicpensacola.org.

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 café also serves a 3-course dinner, the menu for which changes every week. 610 E. Wright St. $15. 429-0336 or eotlcafe.com.

BLUE WAHOOS BASEBALL 6:30 p.m. Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. 934-8444 or bluewahoos.com.

FLORIDA TRAIL ASSOCIATION CHAPTER MEETING 6:30 p.m. The Western Gate

Chapter of the Florida Trail Association welcomes the public to attend its monthly meeting. A social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. at First Christian Church, 6031 Goodrich Drive. For more information, contact Helen at 484-0528 or visit meetup.com/ftawesterngate.

PENSACOLA BAY BREWERY DINNER 6:30 p.m. Hilton Pensacola Beach’s H2O: A Cajun Asian Grill and the Pensacola Bay Brewery are teaming up to create a meal paired with locally-brewed beer pairings.

Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front, 12 Via de Luna Drive. $46 per person plus taxes. For reservations, call 916-2999. hiltonpensacolabeach.com/pensacola-bay-brewery-dinner.

SLUGGO’S FOUR YOUR FEST 8 p.m. Sluggo’s is celebrating four years at its Jefferson Street location with a three-day festival. Multiple

bands, almost exclusively local, will play nightly from Thursday, April 17 through Saturday, April 19. Thursday’s lineup includes Red Necklace, Little Wimp, Kid Eternity, Jimmy Brewski, Broke Yokels, Jacob Price, Chain Smoking Hags, Rachael Haft and Encee.

Admission is $8 per day or $20 for a weekend pass. Sluggo’s Vegetarian Restaurant, 101 S. Jefferson St. UWF DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE PRESENTS “GOD’S COUNTRY” 8 p.m. This docudrama

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

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Ears & Fingers

by Jason Leger

The Faint DOOM ABUSE

“We don’t need prophecies ending in doom.” In some form, The Faint have been

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writing and recording music for the better part of 20 years, and for the most part, have stayed true to themselves. As of this year, they have recorded seven full-length albums (one under the name Norman Mailer), including their newest effort, “Doom Abuse.”

When the band announced in 2008 that they were going on hiatus following the tour for their previous effort “Fasciinatiion,” I kind of assumed they felt they had run their course and planned to tuck and roll before it got stale. When I saw an EP of new music last year, I was more than pleasantly surprised.

The Faint were a gateway band for me.

They made things simpler to cross over from the world of mainstream alternative rock to finding more obscure bands that appealed to me, which led me further down the rabbit hole. In effect, The Faint built a bridge from Nine Inch Nails and

S. Palafox. 433-4507 or picassojazz.com.

J AMES & FRIENDS 7 p.m. Hub Stacey's Downtown, 312 E. Government St. 4691001 or hubstaceys.com.

Nirvana to Cursive and Bright Eyes.

As if not missing a beat coming off of hiatus, “Doom Abuse” delivers everything we expect from The Faint, including political ravings, dark humor, sexual overtones and of course, the gloomy dance punk that has brought them this far. However, to say the band hasn’t changed or grown would be unfair, as this album feels a bit more freewheeling and less agenda-based than previous efforts. The band announced “Doom Abuse” late in February and released the lead single ‘Help in the Head,’ which in retrospect served as the most proper introduction to the bulk of the album. All in all, “Doom Abuse” is catchy as hell, up-tempo and short enough to be easily digested. Now if they would only tour nearby. “Doom Abuse” is out now via SQE Music. {in}

JIM ANDREWS 7 p.m. Five Sisters Blues

Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

AFTER MIDNIGHT 8 p.m. The Sandshaker

Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com.

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

KRAZY GEORGE KARAOKE 8 p.m. Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

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

TIMBERHAWK 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. 4346211 or sevillequarter.com.

GITANA 10 p.m. Gitana with Eliminate the Rivals and Taylor and Brittany. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. $5. Ages 18 and over. 434-9060 or pensacolahandlebar.com.

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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

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WINE TASTING AT CITY GROCERY 5—7 p.m.

Out and about in East Hill on Friday night?

Stop by City Grocery for their free weekly wine tasting before settling in or heading out for the night. 2050 N. 12th Ave. 469-8100.

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. 4346211 or sevillequarter.com.

BLUE WAHOOS BASEBALL 6:30 p.m. Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. 934-8444 or bluewahoos.com.

UWF DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE PRESENTS “GOD’S COUNTRY” 8 p.m. This docudrama

photo by Keith Wallace Congratulations to the Pensacola Ice Flyers for winning their second consecutive Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) President’s Cup championship.

The Ice Flyers defended their title in a 5-1 victory against the Columbus Cottonmouths on Saturday, April 12. The

Ice Flyers defeated the Cottonmouths in Game Two of the finals, which was held in Columbus, Ga. On Thursday, April 10, the Ice Flyers clenched Game One in a 9-1 win at home.

Thanks for another great season Ice Flyers. {in}

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.

SLUGGO’S FOUR YOUR FEST 8 p.m. Sluggo’s is celebrating four years at its Jefferson Street location with a three day festival.

Multiple bands, almost exclusively local, will

play nightly from Thursday, April 17 through Saturday, April 19. Friday’s lineup includes Zerox '82, Acorns, Dicks from Mars, Roman Gabriel Todd, Kent Stanton, Dragline, and Patrick and Ali. Admission is $8 per day or $20 for a weekend pass. Sluggo’s Vegetarian Restaurant, 101 S. Jefferson St. COMEDY UNCHAINED AT BIG EASY TAVERN

9:30 p.m. Comedy Unchained presents Dave Ross from Los Angeles. 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. 4700003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com.

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

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

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

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VINYL MUSIC HALL PRESENTS PRECUBED 8 p.m. Precubed with England in 1819, Timberhawk and PIONEERS! O PIONEERS. 2 S. Palafox. $5. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com.

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

THE BLENDERS 8:30 p.m. Hub Stacey's Downtown, 312 E. Government St. 4691001 or hubstaceys.com.

JOSH GILBERT 8:30 p.m. The Tin Cow, 102 S. Palafox. 466-2103 or thetincow.com.

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

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

THE MAINSTREAM 9 p.m. The Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 9322211 or sandshaker.com.

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

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

LIONS OF TSAVO/SOLID GIANT 9:30 p.m.

Lions of Tsavo/Solid Giant with Slowpoke Rodriguez and Vithial. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. $6. Ages 18 and over. 4349060 or pensacolahandlebar.com.

THE MOLLY RINGWALDS 9:30 p.m. Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 day of the show. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

BANANA REPUBLIC 10 p.m. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

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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 1st to May 31st, 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.

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.

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. 6077336 or potroastandpinot.com.

EARTH DAY PENSACOLA 10 a.m.—5 p.m.

Eco-conscious vendors and exhibits, children’s activities, art, live music, speakers presenting on topics related to green living, and a recycled fashion show are part of Pensacola’s annual Earth Day celebration.

Bayview Park, 2001 E. Lloyd St. Free and open to the public. earthdaypensacola.org FREE SOGO SAMPLE SATURDAY TIPS & TECHNIQUES Noon—2 p.m. So Gourmet,

407 S. Palafox St. 438-7857 or sogourmetpensacola.com.

2014 CHUCK CARTER MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 1 p.m. Marcus Pointe Golf

Club is hosting this charity golf tournament, the proceeds from which go to the Chuck Carter Foundation for ALS. Check in begins at noon and the tournament begins at 1 p.m. The format is a 4-member team low ball Scramble. Registration is $100 per person and $50 for students. Marcus Pointe Golf Club, 2500 Oak Pointe Drive.

For more information please call Edsel F. Matthews, Jr. at 432-1300.

PENSACOLA BAY BREWERY TOUR 3:30 p.m.

Go behind the scenes at Pensacola’s own brewery with Brewmaster Mark Robertson.

Tours begin in the Taproom and include samples for those ages 21 and over. No reservations required. $5. 225 E. Zaragoza St. 434-3353 or pbbrew.com.

PIRATE TROLLEY TOUR 6:30 p.m. The Blood Red Trolley showcases local actors performing “The Curse of Don Tristan de Tuna,” which plays out over several stops celebrating a “cockeyed” view of Pensacola history and treachery on the high seas. The tours will be offered occasionally through August.

This particular tour will include a treasure hunt for “Easter eggs only pirates would like.”

Pensacola Visitor Information Center, 1401 E. Gregory St. Tickets are $5 for children and $20 for adults. 583-1365 or piratetrolley.com.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET AT THE SAENGER

7:30 p.m. The Saenger presents “Million Dollar Quartet,” the Tony award-winning Broadway musical inspired by the true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. The Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. Tickets are $58—$78. 5953880 or pensacolasaenger.com. for more listings visit inweekly.net inweekly.net

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Four Ever And Ever “I feel like we’ve been able to grow a lot, but we’re finally getting back to where Sluggo’s started,” Mangold said. “It’s taken us four years to really get back to being a music venue.”

Regardless of age, experience or notoriety, local bands and artists are encouraged to take advantage of the platform Sluggo’s The response to the weekend’s offers. Whether it’s organizing a show or game plan has been so great that there is dropping off artwork to be displayed on already talk making it a yearly event. the walls, the opportunity to engage the “I definitely feel like it’s something we community with whatever you’re making can do annually. I feel like we can start is there. small and build it up from here, and see if it “If people want to put in the effort, can continually grow,” Mangold said. {in} they can show whatever they want,” Mangold said. “I feel like it’s pretty rare for a venue to say ‘what’s mine is yours.’”

This weekend's music festival is a celebration of the open-ended community of people wanting to share and support one another in their various endeavors.

“I think it’s just going to be a good time for everyone to get together and show our appreciation for people who have given us a lot of support over the years and have been really crucial in the scene and instrumental in making things happen,” Carroll said. “And the lineup is great. There’s a really good batch of local bands.”

There will be drink specials. There will be people eager to check out music, both familiar and unfamiliar. There will be food.

And of course, there will be reminiscing, nostalgia and general appreciation for a place that has served as such an important outlet in the community for years.

“If there are people who don’t WHEN: Thursday April 17- Saturday April 19 usually come out to shows who come WHERE: Sluggo's, 101 S. Jefferson St. to this, I think it will give you a really COST: $4 per day good idea of what it’s like,” Carroll DETAILS: facebook.com/sluggos.pals said. “It’s like the Cliff Notes version of the Pensacola music scene.”

“I feel like we’ve been able to grow a lot, but we’re finally getting back to where Sluggo’s started.”

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photo by Samantha Crooke Sluggo’s has been a Pensacola staple for years. Regardless of the size, condition or location of the building, people have continued to support it. This weekend, Sluggo’s will hold a music festival Thursday through Saturday to celebrate its four-year anniversary at its current location on Jefferson Street downtown.

“It was originally just going to be a Friday and Saturday thing, but it really grew quicker than we expected,” manager Gina Mangold said. “It transpired into this event where we can celebrate the place, but also all the people that helped us get here.”

Twenty-three bands are scheduled to play over the three days and all but three are local.

“Those who are playing but don’t live here are old friends of Sluggo’s,” Mangold said. “Names you’ve probably seen or heard before.”

The shows are all ages and scheduled to start promptly at 8 p.m. each night to ensure that all the bands will fit into the schedule.

“I can remember cramming like seven or eight people into a van when we were younger and driving over to the Sluggo’s on Cervantes to see a show because it was one of the only all ages venues in the area,” Sluggo’s employee Josh Carroll said.

“I moved back here last fall and started working at Sluggo’s in October. I used to go to lots of show at the Cervantes location, but it’s been really great being downtown.

There will just be a big crowd out front on a Saturday. It’s great.”

The Jefferson Street location has allowed Sluggo’s to embrace being a restaurant and build a larger clientele on that end, but maintaining its reputation as a key local music venue has always been on the forefront of their business plan.

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BBB Elects Mary Hoxeng to Board of Directors Mary Hoxeng, General Manager for ADX Communications of Escambia, LLC (Cat Country 98.7/NewsRadio1620), has been elected to the Better Business Bureau serving Northwest Florida Board of Directors.

BBB board members elected Hoxeng Jan. 23 at the BBB’s January Board meeting.

Hoxeng joins the following on the 2014 BBB Board of Directors:

•Chairperson—Fran Crumpton, Gulf Coast Trade Exchange •Vice Chair— Carroll Scarborough, Pen Air Federal Credit Union •Secretary—Hillary Harris, Cox Communications •Treasurer—Will Clause, Southern Breeze One Hour A/C & Heating •Legal Counsel—Kerry Ann Schultz, Fountain Schultz & Associates •Past Chair—David DelGallo, Advanced Construction Services •Steve Fifer, State Farm Insurance •Sparkie Folkers, Retired •Eddie Hill, Awards Masters, Prosperous IM •Ted Kirchar, Landrum Companies •Alan Moore, Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance, Inc. •Scott Schroeder, WPNN Radio 970 •Melinda Shirley, Gulf Power •Jeff Vannoy, Vannoy’s Tires •Belie Williams, The Villas at Gulf Breeze •John William, Williams Construction •Greg Yordon, Beltone Hearing Center- Panama City

Hoxeng said, “I hope to increase membership and expand our mission of advancing marketplace trust by encouraging best practices, celebrating role models, and denouncing substandard behavior.”

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RECURRING THEMES News of the Weird has several times chronicled the sad saga of India's holy but severely polluted Ganges River, on which millions of Hindus are dependent—through hands-on worship—for worldly success and for salvation. Now, recent reports reveal that the second-holiest river, the Yamuna, is suffering the same fate even though the government has invested nearly $1 billion in programs to clean it up.

Currently, for example, more than 400 million gallons of untreated sewage, plus various industrial chemicals, enter the river from Delhi, but still, motivated worshippers come to "bathe" for glory.

• Stories That Never Get Old: Dayton, Ohio, bus driver Rickey Wagoner, 49, survived a three-bullet shooting in February that, police said, was probably a gang initiation that randomly targeted him as he worked on his bus's engine. A police sergeant told the Dayton Daily News that Wagoner "should probably not be here" and survived the attack only because two of the bullets were blocked by a copy of "The Message" (a contemporary version of the Bible) in Wagoner's shirt pocket.

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• Allowing dogs as "witnesses" in court cases in France has become "something of a recent trend," reported the Paris edition of the European news site The Local in April. A 9-year-old Labrador retriever (Tango) took the witness stand in the city of Tours so the judge could observe how he reacted to the defendant, on trial for killing the dog's owner. (For due process of law, a second dog, Norman, took the stand later, as a "control group.") Ultimately, the judge said he learned nothing from the dogs and dismissed them.

• "Zero Tolerance": Yet another questionable school suspension was handed down in March, in Virginia Beach, Va., when the sixth-grader who had prevented a classmate from intentionally harming himself was punished for her altruism. Adrionna Harris had convinced a boy to hand over the razor blade he was threatening himself with, and she immediately discarded it. According to the principal, that transaction meant Harris "possessed" a "dangerous weapon," albeit for a brief time, and she was suspended for 10 days, according to school policy. (After WAVY-TV's "On Your Side" reporters got involved, the school relented, and Harris returned to class.)

• "Arranged" Bride Fights Back: Ms. Fatima Mangre, 8, was granted a divorce from her husband, Arjun Bakridi, 14, in India's Uttar Pradesh state in November, becoming the youngest divorcee in the country's recorded history. Bakridi, then age 10, had married Mangre, then age 4, but his father promised that the couple would not cohabit until she turned 18. When Bakridi tried to move up the date, Mangre's dad filed divorce papers for his daughter. The legal age for marriage in the state is 18, but a United Nations agency said the law is still widely ignored. {in}

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