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winners HARRY WILDER The Gulf Breeze resident and the anchor leg of a trio of SEC swimming relay championships in 1960s was recently named to the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame. He was inducted as a Distinguished Letter winner and cited for his generous donations to help fund a $1.4 million upgrade to the UF swimming complex.

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NANCY SILIVOS The owner of Nancy’s Haute Affairs is walking for charity. This isn’t your normal 5K trek. No, Silivos is hiking the Appalachian Trail, a 2,200-mile trail from Georgia to Maine. She is raising money for United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Florida, a very worthy organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of infants, children, youth and adults of all abilities. You can follow her journey on takeahikenancy.com.

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The University of West Florida has announced a $100,000 gift commitment from Pen Air Federal Credit Union in support of UWF College of Business students.

The gift will establish the Pen Air Federal Credit Union Betty M. Petree Endowment for scholarships and program support for College of Business students. Additionally, the Pen Air Federal Credit Union Financial Literacy Boot Camp for UWF students will be developed.

losers PENSACOLA CHARTER COMMISSION

After deliberating a new city charter for 18 months, the commission presented to Pensacola voters a charter that replaced the city manager with an elected mayor. The public was assured numerous times that the power of the city council would remain the same and its role would be much the same as it was with the old charter. Recent actions by Mayor Ashton Hayward show they misled the public.

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Scott’s re-election campaign hit a snag last week. Healthcare tycoon Miguel B. “Mike�

Fernandez resigned as his finance cochairman, a post he had barely held for two months. The Miami Herald reported Fernandez had expressed concern in an email about campaign staffers who were joking around in exaggerated Mexican accents while on the way to a Mexican restaurant in Coral Gables. Fernandez has said he will continue to actively support Republicans and Scott.

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RELEASING BP The Environmental Protection Agency lifted in March its ban imposed on BP. For me, the decision felt like hearing a serial killer had been granted a pardon and released into our community.

BP’s history shows how it has repeatedly put American lives and our environment at risk.

Lifting the ban allows them back in our backyard, the Gulf of Mexico.

BP was in charge of the cleanup of Prince William Sound in Alaska after the Exxon Valdez hit a reef in March 1989 spilling 32 million gallons of crude oil. Today marine life has yet to recover. Oil can still be found under rocks along the shore.

The petroleum company also owned the Texas City Refinery when it exploded in 2005 killing 15 workers, injuring 170 plant workers and the residents of nearby neighborhoods and rocking buildings 10 miles away. The blast was the third fatal accident within a year at the Texas City plant—the third largest refinery in the United States.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined the company in September 2005 a record $21.3 million and charged it with 300 health and safety violations in the explosion. Two years later, BP agreed to resolve a criminal investigation into the explosion by pleading guilty to a felony violation of the Clean

Air Act, paying a $50 million fine, serving three years of probation, and complying with the terms of the OSHA settlement.

Four years ago the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded, spewing 210 million gallons of crude in the Gulf of Mexico before it was capped five months later. Eleven men were killed and their bodies were never recovered.

The EPA ban was imposed in 2012 after the federal agency concluded that BP had not fully corrected problems that led to the well blowout. BP sued to have the suspension lifted. Apparently there is no three-strike rule for oil companies.

A week after the company was allowed once again to drill in the gulf, BP was the high bidder on 24 exploration blocks in the Gulf of Mexico for about $42 million.

Six days after that announcement, BP had a malfunction at its Whiting Refinery in Indiana that spilled 755 gallons into Lake Michigan.

The EPA made the correct decision in 2012 when it banned BP from bidding for new leases in our waters. Lifting it was a mistake. BP has a history of cutting corners on safety and environmental regulations. And sadly new spills and malfunctions pop up on a regular basis How many more spills and mishaps do we have to endure from this megacorporation? {in} rick@inweekly.net

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PICKET FOR A PENNY photo courtesy of Johnny Ardis

The CIW is a workerbased human rights organization that began meeting in 1993 in Immokalee, Fla., a farming community located among the tomato fields of the Southwest region of the state. In the nearly 20 years of its existence, the coalition has achieved significant victories toward improving working conditions for farm laborers, including shifting from the industry norm of paying sub-poverty, “per bucket” picking wages, an improvement that the FFP’s one cent per pound premium helps to achieve.

Along with the FFP and national Campaign for Fair Food, the CIW operates an Anti-Slavery Campaign that seeks to raise awareness of modern slavery and also participates in investigations, helping to liberate over 1,200 forced workers to date.

“They were touring the Southeast with a U-Haul truck that had been retrofitted to replicate an actual truck that was used to hold migrant farmworkers literally in slavery a few years ago,” said Ardis of his and the PSA’s first exposure to the CIW. That was approximately three years ago when the group heard of the CIW’s Modern Day Slavery Museum tour, and offered to host the museum at UWF. “The PSA took interest in the whole issue and decided that we would start doing pickets at Publix, because Publix is one of their main targets right now to get to sign the Fair Food Agreement, which many corporations have done,” said Ardis.

Since 2009, Publix has refused to join the FFP. “They feel like this is a labor dispute and they’re not connected with the actual labor situation, so they have no responsibility,” Ardis stated. “Any corporation that buys such large

Locals Appeal to Publix to Join the Fair Food Program

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One penny per pound of tomatoes: that is the premium to which advocates for the Coalition of Immokalee Workers’ (CIW) Fair Food Program (FFP) are asking corporations to commit. As Florida’s largest privately-owned company Publix is the current focus of the CIW’s campaign to expand the FFP, which also stipulates that companies commit to purchase only from produce growers who adhere to more humane labor standards for agricultural workers.

Once a month, members of the University of West Florida’s Progressive Student Alliance (PSA) picket outside of Pensacola Publix stores in support of CIW’s efforts, and have recently received an increasing amount of support according to Johnny Ardis, an advisor to the PSA. “The PSA is basically spearheading the campaign, but PSA members aren’t the only people helping,” said Ardis. “Community members join the pickets, and most recently the local AFL-CIO [American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations] has taken interest and is going to be participating with us, starting this month.”

quantities has influence down the supply chain.

They might not have a legal responsibility, but we feel they have a moral responsibility.”

Walmart joined the Fair Food Program in January 2014, making it the twelfth major corporation to do so, along with others including McDonald’s, Burger King, Subway, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and Chipotle Mexican Grill.

The PSA has alternated pickets between Wendy’s—the only major fast food chain yet to join the FFP—and Publix. The group now pickets once a month on the sidewalks surrounding Publix, and hands out flyers to drivers exiting the parking lot.

“For the most part, people are just curious,” Ardis stated. “We get some people who are a little upset with us, because maybe Publix is their favorite grocery store and they don’t like us bringing any negativity toward it, but we also have people honking their horns and giving us the thumbs up because obviously they’re aware of the situation and they support us.”

The local CIW supporters also take other steps, namely collecting signatures on letters to Publix managers explaining why they’d like to see Publix join the FFP. “We’re around at different festivals and public events getting manager letters signed, letting people know about the situation and spreading awareness,” said Ardis. “After each picket we go in and present the store manager the letters we’ve gotten signed since the last picket.”

In hopes of raising more awareness about the changes the CIW is working to effect, Open Books will host a screening of “The Coalition of Immokalee Workers vs. Taco Bell,” a feature originally aired on PBS’s newsmagazine “NOW” in 2005, two months after the fast-food company reached an agreement with CIW and joined the FFP. The film has shown twice before locally, once at UWF and once at Ever’man Natural Foods.

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the campaign, people to join the pickets, and people to contact Publix,” said Ardis. “We encourage people to get a manager letter and when they go shopping, present their letter to the manager or even write the corporate office down in Lakeland, Florida.”

The PSA traveled to Mobile, Ala. to protest the grand openings of two new Publix stores there in 2013.

Ardis stated that Mobile activists supported the Pensacola group’s efforts during those pickets, but he knows of no other groups that picket regularly in this region.

Ardis and the PSA welcome anyone who would like to participate in a picket to do so. The PSA provides signs, and all supporters are welcome, regardless of how long they can stay.

And though the CIW’s campaign to reach an agreement with Taco Bell eventually resulted in a boycott, right now advocates of the FFP are hoping that with enough support, Publix will join the growing list of corporations supporting the initiative.

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CRIES FOR JUSTICE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS The Escambia Youth Justice Co-

alition (EYJC) staged a rally Tuesday, March 25 at the Escambia County School Board meeting, calling it “Visions and Solutions.”

Keyontay Humphries, regional organizer of the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Florida-Northwest Region, called for supporters of EYJC to attend and speak.

About a dozen EYJC members did attend and called on Superintendent Malcolm Thomas and the five-member school board to work with them to end the “school to prison” pipeline.

Superintendent Thomas defended the district’s record, pointing out it started the Civil Citations program this year and plans to begin a special program this summer for at-risk students who are entering high school.

The new program allows them to earn credits to get a head start on high school graduation.

Thomas had no facts to measure the Civil Citations program’s effectiveness, because he said they haven’t been collected.

“Nobody is denying there are issues in our public schools,” Thomas said. “We are willing to partner with people in the community. It really isn’t just a school problem, it is a community problem.”

Thomas also defended the school district’s graduation rate, saying it was 62 percent in 2012 and 67 percent in 2013. He says that’s

just the four-year rate and doesn’t include students who complete their high school diploma after that span.

“Those are not numbers we are proud of, but we are heading in the right direction,” Thomas said.

In August 2012, the Southern Poverty Law Center filed civil rights complaints with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. It described how African-American students in the Escambia, Bay, Okaloosa, Flagler and Suwannee county school districts were suspended, expelled and arrested at school for relatively minor and non-violent conduct. In Escambia County, African-American students account for 65 percent of all out-of-school suspensions, but they represent only 36 percent of the student population.

Humphries accused the school district of failing to work with the community or the Office for Civil Rights, which is currently investigating the system.

“The SPLC and EYJC have offered to meet and talk about solutions,” Humphries said.

“We have been met with, ‘Nos.’” School District attorney Donna Waters contested Humphries characterizations, saying she was not aware of any offers or refusals to meet and said Escambia officials are working with the OCR to provide information they have requested.

Dr. Shirley Lewis Brown said the League of Women Voters supports incentives proposed by the EYJC. Rev. Rick Branch with the EYJC told the school board: “We desperately want to work with you rather than just complain to you. First, you must admit there is a problem and there is work to be done. When you do (School Board), we will be there to work with you.”

Longtime civil rights leader Rev. H. K. Matthews pointed out that African-American’s graduation rate in Escambia County is 51 percent. He said 78 percent of all student arrests were misdemeanors and 73 percent were first offenders.

“However, when children are arrested, regardless of the charges, it is a tremendous

promoter of this school to prison pipeline,” Rev. Matthews said. “They’re having to go into adulthood with a record, and that’s not a good thing.”

School Board Chairman Linda Moultrie and school board member Patty Hightower touted a volunteer task force working to come up with one solution to end the “achievement gap” of African-American students.

“We are working to see what we can do to close the achievement gap,” Hightower said. “We want to see what we can do to not just provide adequate education but excellent education.”

COUNTY GETS INTO UTILITY BUSINESS Escambia County officials are

stunned that the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, a local government agency formed in 1981 to own, manage, finance, promote, improve and expand the water and wastewater systems of Escambia County, rejected taking over the Innerarity Island Utilities System.

“ECUA provides water to the system on a wholesale basis and takes back its wastewater,” said Larry Newsom, interim county administrator. “It seemed only logical for them to take it over since that is its mandate from the Florida Legislature.”

The Innerarity Island Utilities System is part of the Innerarity Development Corporation, originally owned by Fayette Dennison and now by a family trust, according to Newsom. It was built four decades ago to handle the water and sewer for 602 lots of Innerarity Island and Russell Bayou. The system currently has 205 customers.

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The corporation notified the county in January of its intention to abandon the utility

by March 28. Circuit Judge Jan Shackleford had to decide who would take over receivership of the system without any interruption of service. Escambia County had hoped that ECUA would be appointed the receiver.

However, the ECUA board rejected taking over the Innerarity Island utility by a 5-0 vote after its staff said the cost to upgrade the system to its standards was north of $7 million. ECUA staff recommended that a private corporation be the receiver, but did not make a specific recommendation to Judge Shackleford whom that entity should be.

An evaluation report prepared in January

by Kenneth Horne & Associates, Inc. offered lower cost estimates. The engineers calculated that water-related improvements were approximately $1.6 million, but that figure could be reduced to less than half a million dollars if fire flow enhancements were “deemed unnecessary at this time.”

The sewer improvements were dependent on whether the operator decided to upgrade its conventional gravity sewer at cost of $4.5 million or install a low-pressure system on the island for $2.3 million.

Using the least expensive improvements, the total cost of the upgrades would be $2.8 million. The capital expenditures could be divided over the 602 lots and repaid using a Municipal Services Benefits Unit. If the lots owners were given 10 years to pay off the debt, the cost would be roughly $465 per year.

On March 21, Judge Shackleford appointed Escambia County the receiver of the island utility system. On March 28, the county began operating the system.

The irony is ECUA has been concerned that the Escambia County Commission has discussed asking the Florida Legislature to dissolve the utility and let it be consolidated into county government.

“One of their arguments (against consolidation) has been that they have 33 years of experience in water and sewer, and we have none,” Newsom said. “Well, we are in the business now.”

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FAITH & DONATIONS NEEDED The 2014 Winter Storm that hit the Pensacola area hit the Belmont Cultural Center & Truth for Youth facility hard. The freezing weather caused the sprinkler system to explode, drenching the rooms of the historic building on the corner of Belmont and DeVilliers streets.

Such a disaster may crush the dreams of some men, but not Rev. John Powell, founder of Truth for Youth. He bought the building in 2010. While it has been a struggle to pay the mortgage, utilities and minimum overheard, Powell has strived to create a safe haven for inner-city children and provide a cultural center for the Belmont-DeVilliers neighborhood.

“We teach Christian values, respect and conflict resolution,” Powell told the Independent News on a Saturday morning. He was standing in the building among water puddles created by heavy rains the previous night and a leaky roof. The facility is completely usable until the roof, ceiling and sprinkler system are repaired.

Truth for Youth has joined forces with St. John Missionary Baptist Church to raise money for critical repairs for the building.

Their "Envision the Vision, Commit 100” campaign asks churches and the community to pledge $100 for 24 months. The campaign ends on May 3.

Donations can made online at truthforyouth.org or can be brought to Belmont Cultural Center & Truth for Youth Facility located at 432 West Belmont Street on Saturdays between the hours of 8 a.m. -5 p.m. All contributions are tax deductible.

“We have a long way to go,” Rev. Powell said. “But I believe we can get there.”

NOT INDEPENDENT YET The Greater

Pensacola Chamber has moved tourism and economic development out of its operations into newly formed corporations. The stated purpose is to allow its membership to be independent of government funds and thereby avoid Sunshine law issues.

The moves were also supposed to allow the organization to be independent of political influence of elected officials and more freely work for improvements in the city, county and public school system.

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That change is going to be harder to achieve in comparison to how it has been sold to the general membership. On March 18, Chamber President and CEO Jerry Maygarden wrote an editorial for the daily paper on the need of separation of power in city government and the danger of abuse of power when separation does not exist.

It didn’t take long for a CEO of large corporation and a big contributor to the chamber’s Vision 2015 campaign to call and threaten to cancel his company’s chamber membership. Apparently he thought the editorial was too critical of Mayor Ashton Hayward, even though Hayward was not mentioned directly in the article.

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bia County and ECUA have been locked in a battle of solid waste collections and whether the utility can be required to dispose of the waste at the county-owned Perdido Landfill.

At its February meeting, the ECUA board heard from Executive Director Steve Sorrell on the progress of negotiations with the county. Sorrell told the board he had yet to hear back from the county on a proposal that he made the prior month.

While Sorrell did not give details of the proposal in the public meeting, the Independent News was able to get a copy of the details through a public records request of Escambia County.

The document, titled “Solid Waste Considerations,” is unsigned and not on ECUA letterhead. The utility offers to separate the solid waste into two streams, clean-stream recycling and dirty-stream garbage. ECUA wants the clean-stream and wants the county to take the dirty-stream at the landfill.

Under the offer, ECUA would continue to collect the clean-stream recyclables and dispose of them. It would have the authority to construct and operate its recycling transfer facility. The utility would construct its own waste-to-energy facility at its Central Water Reclamation Facility, located near Gulf Power’s Crist Plant, to process biosolids, septage, grease and yard waste collected by ECUA. On the dirty-stream side, ECUA commits to deliver all residential and commercial solid waste to the Perdido Landfill for approximately 15 years. There is a differential of $9 per ton between the tipping fees charged by the Perdido Landfill and what ECUA pays under its contract. ECUA is willing to split the difference 50/50. Future tipping fees increases will be based on the Consumer Price Index for the region. ECUA is also willing to purchase the county’s transfer station on Palafox Street.

Escambia County is still reviewing the proposal and will be discussing it with the county commissioners. {in} inweekly.net

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WEEK OF APRIL 3-10

Arts & Entertainment art, film, music, stage, books and other signs of civilization...

Back in the Game Ra in del ay

A gro und rul e dou ble

A gra nd sla m

A Cin cin nat i Re ds hat or jer sey

A fan try ing to get a player to take a selfie with the m

An intent ion al wa lk

Wa hoo ow ner Qu int Stu der tak ing in a bal lga me

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Som eon e you know on the big scr een

A fan actual ly catchi ng a fly bal l

A cou ple in his and her s jer seys

Hit by a pitch

Som eon e tel ling the um pir e he's blin d

A pro -athle te fro m Pen sacola throw ing out the firs t pitch

"Ba rks " in the Par k

(hint: Mon day, Apr il 28 & July 21)

Ka zoo the Wa hoo doi ng "Th e Wo bbl e"

Th e wave

Fireworks

(hint: any give n Satu rday night)

A fan tak ing a selfie

A fan tak ing a nap in the "ch eap seats"

A rea lly goo d cas e of BA D hat hai r

A succes sfu l bun t

A bal k

A #Waho osL ife reg ram

A fan get hit by a fly bal l

Just because you aren't on the team doesn't mean you can' t play this season. A nd by "play," w e mean baseball bingo, not actual base ball.

We know the Wahoo's make it look easy, but that 's because they â&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really good. Trus t usâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;hitting a curve ball at 80 mph isn't something just anybody can do .

So, join us all se ason long as w e tr y and get "bin go" by seeing co ol plays (like a gr and slam) and funny fan moments (like "The Wob ble" ).

You can play al ong with us via In satgram. Fill out th e card by uplo ading photos of the various "boxes " as you see them happ en. Make sure you use the hashta g #INWahoo Bi ngo so we can see them too.

BLUE WAHOOS OPENING DAY 2014 WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3 WHERE: Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. DETAILS: Bluewahoos.com

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Blue Wahoos 2014 Home Schedule Thursday, July 3 vs. Jacksonville, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 10 vs. Montgomery, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, July 11 vs. Montgomery, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 12 vs. Montgomery, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 13 vs. Montgomery, 4 p.m.

Monday, July 14 vs. Montgomery, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, July 21 vs. Mobile, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 22 vs. Mobile, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 23 vs. Mobile, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 24 vs. Mobile, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, July 25 vs. Mobile, 6:30 p.m.

APRIL

Thursday, April 3 vs. Tennessee, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, April 4 vs. Tennessee, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 5 vs. Tennessee, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 6 vs. Tennessee, 4 p.m.

Monday, April 7 vs. Tennessee, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, April 14 vs. Montgomery, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 15 vs. Montgomery, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 16 vs. Montgomery, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 17 vs. Montgomery, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, April 18 vs. Montgomery, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 24 vs. Mississippi, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, April 25 vs. Mississippi, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 26 vs. Mississippi, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 27 vs. Mississippi, 4 p.m.

Monday, April 28 vs. Mississippi, 6:30 p.m.

MAY 2014

Monday, May 5 vs. Chattanooga, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 6 vs. Chattanooga, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 7 vs. Chattanooga, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 8 vs. Chattanooga, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, May 9 vs. Chattanooga, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 15 vs. Jacksonville, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, May 16 vs. Jacksonville, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 17 vs. Jacksonville, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 18 vs. Jacksonville, 4 p.m.

AUGUST Pensacola Bayfront Stadium / photo courtesy of Pensacola Blue Wahoos Monday, May 19 vs. Jacksonville, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 21 vs. Birmingham, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 22 vs. Birmingham, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, May 23 vs. Birmingham, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 24 vs. Birmingham, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 25 vs. Birmingham, 4 p.m.

Sunday, May 31 vs. Jacksonville, 6:30 p.m.

JUNE

Sunday, June 1 vs. Jacksonville, 4 p.m.

Monday, June 2 vs. Jacksonville, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 3 vs. Jacksonville, 6:30 p.m.

Baseball games aren't just about baseball. They are also about free swag and discount draft beer. Thankfully for us fans, the Wahoos more than get that. Here's a basic rundown of this year's season-long promotions:

Social Media Monday—Connect with the Blue Wahoos social channels using the hashtag #WahoosLife and you might win prizes, seat upgrades or to have your message displayed on the video board.

Team Tuesday—Fans are encouraged to come early for a complimentary pregame autograph session with select players Hi-Chew Wednesday —Games, prizes and postgame fun for children via "Kids Run the Bases."

Thirsty Thursday—$2 drafts at concession stands, 2-for-$6 domestic bottles and $1 canned sodas. Thirsty Thursday is presented by Seville Quarter.

FANtastic Friday—Various promotional giveaway items are up for grabs. Giveaways are limited, so fans are encouraged to arrive early.

Fireworks Saturday— Saturdays are all about post-game fireworks. There will also be a special fireworks show Thursday, July 3.

McDonald's and Pensacola State College Family Sunday Funday— Every Sunday children will have the opportunity to run around the bases after the game with "Kids Run the Bases." After running the bases, kids and their parents or guardians have the opportunity to play catch in the outfield.

All dates and promotions are subject to change.

For a full list of events and giveaways, visit bluewahoos.com.

April 3, 2014

Wednesday, June 4 vs. Jacksonville, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 19 vs. Huntsville, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, May 20 vs. Huntsville, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 21 vs. Huntsville, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 22 vs. Huntsville, 4 p.m.

Monday, June 23 vs. Huntsville, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 29 vs. Jacksonville, 4 p.m.

Monday, June 30 vs. Jacksonville, 6:30 p.m.

JULY 2014

Tuesday, July 1 vs. Jacksonville, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 2 vs. Jacksonville, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 6 vs. Jackson, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 7 vs. Jackson, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 8 vs. Jackson, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 9 vs. Jackson, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 10 vs. Jackson, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 12 vs. Mobile, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 13 vs. Mobile, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 14 vs. Mobile, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 15 vs. Mobile, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 16 vs. Mobile, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 22 vs. Montgomery, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 23 vs. Montgomery, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 24 vs. Montgomery, 4 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 25 vs. Montgomery, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 26 vs. Montgomery, 6:30 p.m.

There are a few ballpark rules that all baseball fans know—like hats off during the national anthem and standing during the seventh inning stretch. But there are also some things only tried and true Wahoo fans know—like where to park for free on game days. In an effort to help you become one of those in-the-know fans this year, here are some helpful hints.

PARKING: On game days you are going to want think about arriving early and taking

the "Wahoo Choo Choo" shuttle from Seville Quarter. Parking in the main lot at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium is $7, but Seville Quarter and the Wahoo Choo Choo are free.

Parking maps, detailed directions and traffic information can be found at BlueWahoos. com. Season-long parking passes can be purchased through City Hall by calling 436-5670.

GAME TIME:

Blue Wahoos regular season games will begin at 6:30 p.m. Mondays— Saturdays. and 4 p.m. on Sundays. Gates will open one hour prior to first pitch.

LEAVE IT AT HOME:

Electronic cigarettes, laser pointers, glass bottles or cans, weapons of any kind, lawn chairs, pets, banners and flags of any kind with a stick, alcohol or drugs, outside food and beverages, Frisbees, beach balls and any other objects that can be thrown in the stadium.

SAVE IT: Blue Wahoos concessions are introducing souvenir cups and popcorn buckets

this season. A souvenir soda is $5 with a $2 refill, the souvenir popcorn bucket is $6 with a $1 refill and a souvenir beer is $7 for domestic beers and $8 for craft beers. There is no refill discount for the souvenir beer cup.

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art

by Jessica Forbes

Free Arts Weekend

Downtown Pensacola will be the perfect place for music lovers to spend the weekend thanks to two free events: “Opera in the Park” at the Community Maritime Park and the Pensacola JazzFest in Seville Square. The former is in its first year as an official occasion, while the latter is a Pensacola spring tradition now in its 31st year. Both are ideal ways to experience two styles of music that may differ from your regular playlist selections, and are brought to the community by two of the city’s most active musical organizations.

SATURDAY MORNING OPERA

The Pensacola Opera is holding its first official “Opera in the Park” event at the Community Maritime Park, and its second performance at the amphitheater. Children of all ages are invited to enjoy live performances, arts and crafts areas, and story time, among other activities planned for Saturday morning.

In 2013, the Pensacola Opera performed the children’s opera “Billy Goats Gruff” at the amphitheater to an audience of about 150, which set the stage for what the organization hopes will become an annual event.

“One look at the beautiful, outdoor venue and we were inspired to make it bigger,” said the opera’s Director of Education and Outreach, Amanda Cook. “This year we decided to add some more interactive activities for the kids and asked a few vendors to join us.”

Community partners include the Pensacola MESS Hall, Pensacola Humane Society, the Pensacola Museum of Art, Cat Country and the Community Drug and Alcohol Council. The Pensacola Opera’s Artists in Residence will perform the educational children’s opera “Little Red’s Most Unusual Day” by John Davies, a work Cook selected for the “Opera in Schools” program.

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“I chose this particular piece not only because of the music it uses from real operas written

by Offenbach and Rossini, but also because the storyline is quite funny.

It's a spoof on Little Red Riding Hood, but with an addition of characters and humor,” Cook said.

There will be two performances of the opera, at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m., while the other activities will go on throughout the morning.

“It is meant to be a combination of fun activities for families with a focus on opera and specifically Pensacola Opera,” Cook explained. “This event is still evolving, but we hope to watch it grow into our newest ‘Opera for the Entire Family.’”

JAZZ ALL WEEKEND

During the 31st annual Pensacola JazzFest, the public has not one, but two days to take in a full schedule of live jazz in Seville Square.

A true community event, other components of JazzFest will also span the downtown area. “The Friday before JazzFest will be a jazz Gallery Night,” explained Crystal Joy Albert, President of the Jazz Society of

Pensacola (JSOP), and also the festival’s Director of Music. “Most of the participating venues will be featuring jazz music.”

Also on Friday night, visiting festival headliner 4th Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra will perform at Pensacola’s first ever Jazz Shabbat at Temple Beth El. “They play a combination of jazz and Klezmer music (Klezmer is Israeli folk music), and they have made a combination of the two which is just sensational,” Albert said of the Atlanta-based group.

Grammy-nominated TIZER, a quartet led by keyboardist Lao Tizer, also have a headlining role. “I heard him play at the Sea Breeze Jazz Festival and was very impressed with him,” Albert said. “Eventually, we got it together and he’s bringing his group here.”

“That’s why we work all year to raise money, so that it is free. It’s a beautiful thing.” Joy Albert

School of Arts

If your arts plate isn’t full enough this weekend, the annual Festival on the Green at the University of West Florida (UWF) is also taking place on Friday and Saturday. A Crafts Fair and Fine Arts Show anchors the events each day. Live music, food vendors, a library book sale, Campus Life Expo, and displays by the Society for Creative Anachronism are also daily occurrences during the fest. Special to Saturday are a Green Trading Post (the first in the event’s history) along with a Dog Sports Exhibition with hourly events from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and a Children’s Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Time Portals” to the past and future round out the activities during the final day of the festival. It’s the perfect, stress-free reason to head to campus.

Terry “Doc” Handy is a percussionist from Jacksonville, Fla., who plays with a sextet and performed at one of JSOP’s regular Jazz Gumbo concerts in 2013. “I told him it was an audition for JazzFest, and he did so well that we brought him back for JazzFest,” Albert said.

WHEN: 10 a.m.—5 p.m. Friday, None of the visiting headliners have April 4 and Saturday, April 5 previously performed at Pensacola WHERE: University of West JazzFest, and all will play on both Saturday Florida Main Campus, 11000 and Sunday. Local groups Joe Occhipinti’s University Pkwy.

“Dixieland Dandies” and Roger VilCOST: Free liene’s Sextet, “Danger,” round out DETAILS: For a detailed schedule the headliners, which are compleof events, visit: uwf.edu/festival mented on the schedule by several school and university groups.

Around 40 arts and crafts exhibitors and food vendors will also participate, including this year’s poster contest winner, artist Sonja Griffin Evans. JSOP will also raffle a portrait sitting with Nina WHEN: 9 a.m.—Noon Saturday, April 5 Fritz, along with two pieces WHERE: Community Maritime Park of her art.

COST: Free As always, dozens of DETAILS: pensacolaopera.com/community committee chair people and volunteers come together to make the event happen, as those active in JSOP do WHEN: 10 a.m.—6:30 p.m. Saturday, April regularly throughout the 5—Sunday, April 6 year to make JazzFest a reWHERE: Seville Square ality. “That’s why we work all COST: Free year to raise money, so that DETAILS: jazzpensacola.com it is free,” Albert said. “It’s a beautiful thing.” {in}

FESTIVAL ON THE GREEN

OPERA IN THE PARK

PENSACOLA JAZZ FEST 2014

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Back in the Playoffs

by Jessica Forbes

Pensacola Ice Flyers' John Dunbar at Game 1 of Round 1 of the SPHL playoff s / courtesy photo This spring baseball and hockey seasons are overlapping in Pensacola, as the Ice Flyers are keeping the Pensacola Bay Center (a.k.a. “The Hangar”) doors open for a little while longer. The hometown hockey team is making a run defending their 2013 title as the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) Champions.

After defeating the Mississippi Surge in the first round of playoffs, the Ice Flyers will face the Knoxville Ice Bears in the semifinals for the third straight year, and the first game will be played Thursday night at the Bay Center.

“We're feeling confident, but we also know that anything can happen in the playoffs. Knoxville just knocked off the No. 2 seed, so no series is guaranteed to be easy or to be won,” said Greg Harris, the Ice Flyers’ governor and owner.

The second game of the series will be held in Knoxville on Friday and, should a series-deciding third game be necessary, hometown fans will be able to see the Ice Flyers vs. Ice Bears in a home game on Sunday, April 6.

THURSDAY 4.3

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 April 3, 2014

“Our team is focusing on one game at a time and taking care of Thursday night before looking at Saturday,” Harris said, ex-

“We're feeling confident, but we also know that anything can happen in the playoffs.”

Greg Harris plaining that the Ice Bears pose special challenges. “They attack the puck quickly and their home arena is very small, so our time and space decrease drastically in Knoxville.

We have to focus on quick puck movement and making decisions quicker than we would normally have to on a bigger ice sheet.”

In the midst of the playoffs, the team also received the good news that Joe Caveney, who plays left wing for the Ice Flyers, was selected as the Easton Rookie of the Year in a vote of league coaches, general managers and media representatives—just one more success to add to the excitement of the postseason.

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. 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.

As with all home games, Ice Flyers fans are encouraged to wear white to create a “White Out” in support of the team. But should fans forget to don their favorite icehued garment in their excitement over the playoffs, white “rally towels” will be available for $1 each and as will white playoff t-shirts for $10 each, which will feature the Ice Flyers’ playoff slogan, "Any Ice Is Home Ice." “We have so many dedicated fans that put so much time and money into supporting the team,” Harris said when asked about the local fan support, which included 2 team-organized busloads and hundreds of other fan-commuters in Biloxi for game two of round one. “Our fans were so loud over there, and that makes playing on the road even better for the team.”

As the old saying goes, there’s no place like home, and the Ice Flyers relish the chance to bring the championships to the Bay Center, according to Harris.

“Our fan support is phenomenal and the atmosphere is like none other around here. The boys really enjoy home ice and their home crowd.”

Tickets for Game One of the semifinals are available through Ticketmaster and at the Pensacola Bay Center Box Office. {in}

PENSACOLA ICE FLYERS VS. KNOXVILLE ICE BEARS

WHEN: 7:05 p.m. Thursday, April 3 at home (Game 1); 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 5 at Knoxville (Game 2); 6:05 p.m. Sunday, April 6 at home (Game 3, only played if needed if needed to decide the semifinal champion).

WHERE: Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. COST: $22.25—$37.30 via ticketmaster.com DETAILS: 466-3111 or pensacolaiceflyers.com

The exhibition “Figures to Fur: Passions of a Private Collector (Selected Works from the Peyroux, Gillmore, and Meacham Collection)” will remain on display through April 5, as will Filipe de Sousa's contemporary installation entitled “Dietrich.” On April 10, the exhibition “Sacred Landscapes: The Photography of Kevin Boldenow” will open. Tuesday—Friday, 10 a.m.—5 p.m. and Saturday, 12—5 p.m. 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.com.

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.

▲DARRIN BRADBURY AT THE HANDLEBAR 9 p.m. Thursday, April 3 Representing the newest school in Americana, singersongwriter and guitarist Darrin Bradbury fuses elements of folk, punk, and country, crafting lyrics that evoke images of meth labs, Bob Newhart, and love and life on the road. Bradbury is on tour in support of “True Love,” his most recent independently- released LP. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St.

“PASTA LA VISTA BABY” AT SO GOURMET Noon—1 p.m. Learn how to prepare and get a chance to enjoy a fresh-made manicotti and an authentic Béchamel along with roasted chayote and butternut squash. $35 per person. 407 S. Palafox St. 438-7857 or sogourmetpensacola.com.

PENSACOLA HERITAGE FOUNDATION REDISCOVERY LECTURE Noon—1 p.m. As part of PHF’s ReDiscovery Lecture Series, John Appleyard will present on the building and use of forts, with special emphasis on Fort Pickens, Fort McRea, Fort Barancas, and Fort Redoubt.

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. To RSVP, call: 438-6505 or e-mail: pnsheritage@yahoo.com.

MESS HALL 2—5 p.m. The Pensacola MESS Hall (Math, Engineering, Science & Stuff ) off ers 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. 877-937-6377 or PensacolaMESShall.org.

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. 4179292 or emeraldcoasttours.net.

VEGAN DINNER AT END OF THE LINE 6—9 p.m.

While End of the Line off ers 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.

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Wine Fest with a View

By Jessica Forbes

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Plaza de Luna is known as one of the most scenic spots in downtown Pensacola to get a breath of fresh air and an excellent view of the sunset.

This weekend, it will also be the most scenic location in town to sample wine, select beer and craft bourbon during the Bayfront Wine Festival.

Previously called the “Spring Fling on the Bayfront,” this year Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille will act as the presenting sponsor of the festival, and the new name serves as a nod to events of the past. “We decided to change the name to help tie it back to its location—some of the original Pensacola Wine Festivals took place at the Bayfront Auditorium—and what it actually was, a wine festival,” explained Jehan Clark, the festival’s director.

The wine tasting will feature over 60 wines, available at wholesale prices in a separate purchasing area to keep activity in the tasting area dedicated to sampling.

A Beer Garden will feature selections

from New Belgium Brewing Company and Abita Brewing Company, while representatives from Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Hudson Whiskey, a craft distillery in New York, will be in a Craft Bourbon tent offering samples. If you need extra motivation to be on time, the first 200 guests will receive a commemorative wine tasting glass.

While Jaco’s had existing relationships with some of the wineries participating in the festival, many of the partnerships are new and some are unique to Pensacola. "There are many things that make this special when it comes to the selections of wines, beers and bourbons, a lot of which someone would not be able to sample anywhere else in town” Clark said.

The festival events take place over two days. However, the Friday night, 4-course dinner with wine pairings prepared by Chef Tricia Horton, the executive chef for both Jaco's and the soon-to-open V. Paul's Italian, sold out well in advance. If you were unable to secure a ticket to the Friday dinner, Jaco’s will be open and serving its regular menu on Saturday. {in}

BAYFRONT WINE FESTIVAL

WHEN: 1—5 p.m. Saturday, April 5 WHERE: Plaza de Luna, 997 S. Palafox COST: $30 per adult DETAILS: bayfrontwinefestival.com

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live music

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

VINYL MUSIC HALL PRESENTS BEN TAYLOR 7 p.m. 2 S. Palafox. $10—$15. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.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.

JOE FINGERS 7 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.

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

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Ears & Fingers

by Jason Leger

Manchester Orchestra COPE

“Cope, to me, means getting by. It means letting go, and being ok with being ok,” Manchester Orchestra’s singer and main songwriter, Andy Hull, explains in a press release regarding their poignantly titled upcoming fourth full length. This is a band that I’ve followed closely for a long time, going all the way back to their debut album, “I’m like a Virgin Losing a Child,” and I’ve been able to watch them progress as a band and as individuals.

As many of us do, we adapt, handle life changes, get married, have kids and move on. Life is always pushing us forward, and we have to find ways to, you know, cope.

Hull is a very honest songwriter and always has been. He lets his audience peer inside his head to see what torments him, what scares him, what brings him peace and what gives him the energy to continue. Themes of loneliness, God and proximity to religion, the past, relationships and family have always run throughout Manchester Orchestra albums. Since these are all things we can connect with,

it has helped to make the band accessible and personal. This level of honesty is still very present on “Cope,” but Hull seems much less tormented and much more accepting of the life he lives. This album is a mark of growth and maturity for Manchester, while still maintaining the catchy rock we have been privy to on previous efforts. We were promised a heavier record musically, and the band delivered on that promise, offering 11 tracks brimming with layered guitar riffs and tight rhythms (harnessed by Pensacola’s own Andy Prince and Tim Very).

Toward the end of the album, on a song that I immediately fell in love with called ‘Indentions,’ Hull sings, “’It doesn’t matter to me,’ I tell myself repeatedly.” I think this is Hull’s means of finding peace, and I know that it’s something I’ve had to repeat to myself in a similar manner over and over. It’s an honest mechanism to help us cope. “Cope” is out now via Favorite Gentlemen Recordings/Sony Records.

IF YOU HAVEN’T HEARD:

Tim Fite

Tim Fite is a diamond in the rough. He is an oasis in a sea of pedestrian sensibilities. He is quite possibly as eccentric as eccentric gets, and not simply for the sake of being eccentric.

However, to be honest, Fite is also a bit of an acquired taste. He usually blends a very interesting mix of hiphop, frenetic pop, country and sad-eyed folk, making a product that is always wholly inventive and keenly original. While all of his music is not for everyone, I

firmly believe that every music lover can fit somewhere into Fite’s extensive catalog, somewhere between the aggressive lyrics of ‘For-Closure’ and the somber melody of ‘Getting By’.

In 2012, Fite completed his obligation to Anti-Records with the release of his third proper full length, “Ain’t Ain’t Ain’t,” which along with its predecessors, “Fair Ain’t Fair” and “Gone Ain’t Gone,” rounded out a trilogy of Ain’t albums that Fite began in 2005. Now Fite has taken to the Internet, specifically Kickstarter, to raise money for his next undertaking “iBeenHacked,” a conceptual project that will call into question our dependence on technology and digital living and how these affect our daily lives. This will play out in the form of a concept album and an art installation in Brooklyn. The installation is going up next month, while the album is in progress until summer. In the meantime, check out timfite.com and snag a free download of my personal favorite album “Change of Heart,” as well as several others under the radar records and plenty of other interesting swag from Fite. {in}

with Bear With Me. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. $6. Ages 18 and over. 434-9060 or pensacolahandlebar.com.

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

TYLER MAC BAND 9 p.m. The Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com.

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

FRIDAY 4.4

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.

FESTIVAL ON THE GREEN 10 a.m.—5 p.m. The University of West Florida hosts “Festival on the Green,” a 2-day event held each spring. Featuring a Crafts Fair and Fine Arts Show, live music, food vendors, a library book sale from 11 a.m.—4 p.m., and a Campus Life Expo among many other activities, the festival is the perfect reason to take a trip to UWF’s Main Campus. The festival opens again at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 5. UWF, 11000 University Pkwy. For a full schedule of events, visit: uwf.edu/festival.

GALLERY NIGHT 5 p.m. Occurring early in April in honor of the 31st annual Pensacola JazzFest, downtown’s signature monthly gathering will feature numerous jazz musicians performing at participating venues along Palafox Street. So head down to dine, drink, and shop this Gallery Night and enjoy the special, jazzy festivities.

434-5371 or downtownpensacola.com.

SEVILLE QUARTER’S 2014 REGGAE FESTIVAL 5 p.m. Multiple local and nationally-known reggae acts as well as an outdoor street party with artists and other vendors kick off Seville Quarter’s Reggae Festival. The festival’s second day of events begins at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 5.

Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

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Sounds Russian

by Jessica Forbes

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow famously wrote, “Music is the universal language of mankind.” Indeed, no matter how politics change, no one can deny the significance of the Russian musical tradition, a fact that the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra (PSO) will celebrate in its second annual "Russian Spectacular" performance.

“One of the neat things about picking from Russian symphonic music is that there is a seemingly infinite amount of great stuff to pick from,” said Bret Barrow, the PSO’s executive director. “The appeal of the music and depth of the repertoire were quite inviting.”

This year’s concert will feature suites from two ballets, Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake,” and Stravinsky’s “The Firebird,”

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.

FRIDAY DINNER HIKE 6—8:30 p.m. The Western Gate chapter of the Florida Trail Association will lead a stroll around the University of West Florida’s campus. After the hike, FTA will go for a meal and invites attendees to join. The group will meet under the University Water Tower beside WUWF, Building 88. 11000 University Pkwy.

For more information on this and other local FTA events, visit meetup.com/ftawesterngate.

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

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.

MIKE POTTERS AT OPEN BOOKS 5:30 p.m.

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which Disney fans will likely recognize from its use in the film “Fantasia.”

The concert concludes with Rachmaninoff ’s Piano Concerto No. 3, performed by visiting pianist Sofya Gulyak.

The performance will mark Gulyak’s first appearance with the PSO, and is part of her third visit to the U.S. Gulyak is a Russian citizen who now lives in London, and frequently performs throughout Europe and Asia. In 2009, she became the first woman awarded the first prize and the Princess Mary Gold Medal at the Leeds International Piano Competition. “We’re very excited to have her with PSO,” Barrow said.

“Her performances are jaw-dropping.”

Happily for the audience, the Rachmaninoff concerto, written for one of the pianist-composer’s own tours of the U.S., is an ideal vehicle to demonstrate Gulyak’s talent, according to Barrow. “It showcases all of the technical fireworks and is really the height of achievement for pianists,” he stated.

blend of traditional folk ballads and storytelling.

1040 Guillemard St. Free. 453-6774 or openbookspcola.org.

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

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

VINYL MUSIC HALL PRESENTS BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA 7:30 p.m. 2 S. Palafox. $20—$60.

607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com.

DUELLING PIANOS 8 p.m. Rosie O’ Grady’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.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. 469-1001 or hubstaceys.com.

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

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

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

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

SATURDAY 4.5

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

If patrons would like to learn more about the concert’s featured selections, Dr. Larry Reed, who teaches in UWF’s Department of Music, will lead a brief presentation on the pieces at 7 p.m., which he does before all of the PSO’s Materworks concerts.

“It’s a great preface for the concert if you have curiosities beyond what you can read in the program notes,” Barrow said.

As an added bonus, all of the Masterworks series feature 2 p.m. dress rehearsals that are open to the public, and tickets are only $5 each. Whether you prefer an earlier show time, or want to see the performance twice, the dress rehearsal is an ideal way to get more musical bang—in the form of Russian symphonic fireworks—for your buck. {in}

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WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 5 WHERE: Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox COST: $22—$84 DETAILS: 595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com

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.

OPERA IN THE PARK 9 a.m.—Noon. The Pensacola Opera invites the public to attend “Opera in the Park.” This free event is intended for kids of all ages and their families. Along with two performances of the educational children’s opera “Little Red’s Most Unusual Day,” the opera and its event partners will also offer arts and crafts, story time, and other activities. Community Maritime Park, 301 W. Main St. pensacolaopera.com/community.

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.

WILLIAM HENRY CHASE CELEBRATION 10 a.m. At Fort Pickens, the National Park Service is holding an event celebrating the publication of

new information about the life of Army engineer William Chase (1798-1870) who supervised the construction of the fort. Local author Dave Walby will present his research and will conduct a portrait unveiling and book signing. The celebration is free; however, there is an $8 entrance fee to the Fort Pickens Area. For more information, call the Naval Live Oaks Visitor Center at 934-2600 or visit nps.gov/guis HERB WALK 10 a.m.—Noon. Learn to identify the edible, medicinal, and poisonous plants and herbs that grow in your neighborhood with Master Herbalist Theresa Finkbeiner. The walk begins at the former Amtrak train station (behind Bagelheads), and participants are encouraged to wear closed toe shoes, bring pen, paper, and camera. The next walk will be held on April 26. Cost is $10 per adult. Kids under 12 years of age can attend for free. 980 E. Heinberg St. For more information and/or to RSVP, call 437-9192. coyotemoonherbcompany@cox.net.

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.

FESTIVAL ON THE GREEN 10 a.m.—5 p.m.

UWF’s annual, 2-day event continues with crafts, fine arts, live music, food vendors, a library book sale, Campus Life Expo, and features a Green Trading Post on Saturday along with a Dog Sports Exhibition, and Children’s Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. University of West Florida Main Campus, 11000 University Pkwy. For a full schedule of events, visit: uwf.edu/festival.

PENSACOLA JAZZFEST 10 a.m.—6:30 p.m.

Headliners for the 31st annual Pesnacola JazzFest are Lao Tizer, Terry “Doc” Handy, and the 4th Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra. In addition, several local musicians and school groups perform at the event, held each spring in Seville Square.

This free, 2-day festival will take place on Sunday, April 6 also. Headliners perform both days. For a detailed schedule, visit jazzpensacola.com.

THE DIAMONDS AT BLUES ANGEL MUSIC Noon.

Escambia High School’s championship-winning percussion ensemble “The Diamonds” will perform at Blues Angel Music, and Director Terrance Sanders will lead a drum circle after the performance.

The group will raffle off various prizes to raise funds to travel to nationals in Dayton, Ohio. 657 N. Pace Blvd. 457-7757 or bluesangelmusic.com.

PERSUASIVE WRITING WORKSHOP 1—4 p.m.

Susan Feathers leads a free, hands-on workshop in the skill of persuasive writing, hosted by 350 Pensacola. With over 20 years of experience teaching English and Environmental Science, Feathers currently serves the University of West Florida as a Senior Grants Specialist. Participants do not need any previous writing experience to benefit from this workshop. The workshop is limited to 20 participants. Bayview Senior Resource Center, 2000 E. Lloyd St. Register with Susan at: susanleefeathers@gmail.com or 520-400-4117.

BAYFRONT WINE FESTIVAL 1—5 p.m. Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille presents the Bayfront Wine Festival, featuring over 60 wines for sampling and purchase at wholesale prices. Beer and Craft Bourbon also have a place at the festival, along with the scenic view of Pensacola Bay. Plaza de Luna, 997 S. Palafox. $30 per adult. bayfrontwinefestival.com.

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. inweekly.net

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

PSO PRESENTS “RUSSIAN SPECTACULAR” 8 p.m. The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra presents its second annual “Russian Spectacular,” which features suites from Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake,” Stravinsky’s ballet “The Firebird,” and concludes with Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, performed by visiting pianist Sofya Gulyak.

The Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. Tickets are $22—$84. 595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.

NIGHT BRUNCH AT POT ROAST AND PINOT 10 p.m.—12 a.m. Every Friday and Saturday night, enjoy a late night edition of the regular Saturday and Sunday morning brunch menu. 321 E. Cervantes St. 607-7336 or potroastandpinot.com.

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

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

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

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

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

KARAOKE WITH KRAZY GEORGE 9 p.m. Hub Stacey’s Downtown, 312 E. Government St. 4691001 or hubstaceys.com.

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

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

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

BUBBLES & BRUNCH AT THE LEISURE CLUB 10 a.m.—2:30 p.m. Build your own brunch at TLC by choosing three menu items to build your perfect brunch. Bottomless Champagne & Mimosas are available, too. TLC opens at 9 a.m. with coffee and pastries. The Leisure Club, 126 S. Palafox. 912-4229 or tlcdowntown.com.

DAY BRUNCH AT POT ROAST AND PINOT 10 a.m.—3 p.m. Regular Saturday and Sunday morning brunch menu including Bellinis, Mimosas, and Bloody Marys. 321 E. Cervantes St. 607-7336 or potroastandpinot.com.

PENSACOLA JAZZFEST 10 a.m.—6:30 p.m.

Headliners for the 31st annual Pesnacola JazzFest are Lao Tizer, Terry “Doc” Handy, and the 4th Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra. In addition, several local musicians and school groups perform at the event, held each spring in Seville Square. The festival is free and open to the public. Headliners perform both days. For a detailed schedule, visit jazzpensacola.com.

END OF THE LINE BRUNCH 11 a.m.—2 p.m. This vegan café offers its unique 3-course brunch every Sunday, with a menu that changes each week.

610 E. Wright St. $15. 429-0336 or eotlcafe.com.

THE FISH HOUSE BRUNCH 11 a.m.—2 p.m. Enjoy a Sunday meal from the Fish House’s extensive brunch menu (and full bar), with a view of Pensacola Bay. The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com.

SEVILLE QUARTER SUNDAY BRUNCH 11 a.m.—4 p.m. Seville Quarter’s weekly Sunday Brunch features their regular breakfast menu and beignets along with Chef Brandon Melton’s added specials. Bottomless Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers, as well as live music, are also part of the tradition. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

FIVE SISTERS JAZZ BRUNCH 11 a.m.—5 p.m.

A southern-inspired brunch menu ranging from French toast to shrimp and grits is served up in addition to Five Sisters’ regular menu offerings— and accompanied by live music—every Sunday.

Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivessistersbluescafe.com.

PLT PRESENTS “THE HOBBIT” 2:30 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.

BLUE WAHOOS BASEBALL 4 p.m. Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. 934-8444 or bluewahoos.com.

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Southern Sounds Return to Mobile

by Sarah McCartan

If there’s something Pensacola can take note on from our next-door neighbors, it’s organizing a successful music festival that promotes regional talent.

SouthSounds Music Festival, the nation’s first music festival dedicated to promoting Southern artists, is returning to the heart of Mobile, Ala., April 11-13. The festival is

“A SUNDAY OF SOUNDSIDE SPLENDOR” AT PORTOFINO ISLAND RESORT 4—7 p.m. The Ninth Annual “A Sunday of Soundside Splen-

a joint effort made possible by the Mobile Arts Council with support from the Downtown Mobile Alliance, Arts Alive and City of Mobile.

The lineup of artists includes a mix of returning acts, such as Mobile’s Underhill Family Orchestra, Nashville’s Great Peacock, and Birmingham’s Jesse Payne, as well as a lengthy list of new additions. Throughout the daytime hours, free showcases will take place outside in Cathedral Square situated on Dauphin Street, and by night, the artists branch out to perform in nearby surround-

dor” benefiting the Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) will feature food prepared by chefs from 11 local restaurants paired with fine

ing local venues. These venues include the Alabama Music Box, The Blind Mule, The Haberdasher, Callaghans Irish Social Club, Alchemy Tavern, Moes Original BBQ and Portal Studio.

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SOUTHSOUNDS MUSIC FESTIVAL

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wines. Live entertainment and live and silent auctions for more than three dozen packages are also part of the evening. 10 Portofino Dr.,

Pensacola Beach. Tickets are $100 per person. chsfl.org/SoundsideSplendor.

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CAPTAIN JOHN AND THE KREW 5 p.m. Hub Stacey's Downtown, 312 E. Government St. 469-1001.

DJ JAY-R 5 p.m. Emerald City, 406 E. Wright St. 433-9491 or emeraldcitypensacola.com.

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

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

MOTHERSHIP 8:30 p.m. Mothership with Transmute, The Dopamine Experience, and Meanderthal.

The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. $8. Ages 18 and over. 434-9060 or pensacolahandlebar.com.

BROOKS HUBBERT 10 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. 433-2849 or mcguiresirishpub.com.

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RUNNING: SEVILLE QUARTER MILERS CLUB 5 p.m. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT AT THE MAIN LIBRARY 6—7:30 p.m. The main branch of West Florida Public Library (WFPL) has a wide verity of board games and puzzles for all ages, and invites the public to bring friends and family along for this weekly event. Main Library, 239 N. Spring St. 436-5038 or mywfpl.com.

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

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happenings WORLD OF BEER TRIVIA NIGHT 7—9 p.m. Drink beer, play trivia for free and win WOB Bucks if your team makes the top three. 200 S. Palafox St. 3327952 or wobusa.com/locations/Palafox.

UWF PRESENTS SOFYA GULYAK 7:30 p.m.

The UWF Department of Music, as part of the Music Hall Artist Series, presents Sofya Gulyak in concert. Gulyak is a Russian pianist who has performed all over the globe. 11000 University Pkwy., Building 82. Ticket prices are $16 for adults, $12 for seniors and military, $10 for UWF faculty and staff and non-UWF students, and $5 for high school students. UWF student admission is free. For more information or to reserve tickets, please contact the CFPA Box Office at 857-6285. uwf.edu/cfpa.

BAR BINGO 8 p.m. Free to play. Buck Thomas and the Seville Girls host this weekly event complete with drink specials and prizes. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

TRIVIA AT THE SANDSHAKER 9 p.m. The Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd.

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BLUES SOCIETY OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA’S MONDAY NIGHT BLUES 8 p.m. Featuring Dizzy Jukes. Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

PAPER STREET SOAP CO. 8 p.m. End o’ the Alley Courtyard at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

RINGWORM/DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR 8 p.m. Ringworm/Death Before Dishonor with Wound Up, Denouncer, and Sons. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. All ages. 434-9060 or pensacolahandlebar.com.

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

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BLUE ANGELS PRACTICE 11:30 a.m. Weather permitting, the Blue Angels will hold practice most Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from March to November at NAS Pensacola. The practice sessions can be watched from a viewing area at the National Naval Aviation Museum, and admission is free and open to the public.

After Wednesday practices, the team visits the museum for meet-and-greet and autograph sessions. 1750 Radford Blvd., NAS Pensacola.

452-3604 or navalaviationmuseum.org WORLD HEALTH DAY AT SO GOURMET Noon—1 p.m. So Gourmet celebrates World Health Day with a farm-to-table meal featuring produce from Gulf Breeze Farms. $35 per person. 407 S. Palafox St. 438-7857 or sogourmetpensacola.com.

YOGA AT EVER’MAN 6 p.m. There is no cost involved. Must be over 18 to attend. Ever’man Natural Foods, 315 W. Garden St. 438-0402 or everman.org.

FILM SCREENING AND DISCUSSION: “56 UP” 6—9 p.m. As part of the University of West Florida’s Careers in Aging Week, this film screening will provide a platform to discuss how to serve the growing aging population. 11000 University Pkwy., Building 82. This event is open to the public. 474-3298 or uwf.edu/cfpa.

STRUT YOUR MUTT 6:45 p.m. Join fellow dog owners for a 45-minute leisurely stroll in East Hill. Dogs must be leashed and well-behaved.

Owners should be prepared to pick up after the

pets. Meet at the entrance of Bayview Park, 20th Ave. and E. Mallory St. 291-7658.

PAS ANNUAL DINNER 7 p.m. The Pensacola Archaeological Society hosts its annual dinner, with a presentation by guest speaker Dr. James Dunbar entitled, “Prehistoric Underwater Archaeology in Florida.” Bowden Building, 120 Church Street. Admission is free, but a ticket is required. For more information, call 595-0050. pasfl.org.

TUESDAY NIGHT POETRY NIGHT AT SLUGGO’S 7 p.m. Free open mic poetry event every Tuesday. Sluggo’s Vegetarian Restaurant, 101 S. Jefferson St. facebook.com/TNPNS.

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

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

NATHAN MULKEY TRIO 6:30 p.m. Hub Stacey's Downtown, 312 E. Government St. 469-1001.

TUESDAY JAZZ JAM: THE GINO ROSARIA QUARTET 6:30 p.m. Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

BANDS ON THE BEACH 7 p.m. The Blenders perform at this week’s Bands on the Beach concert, part of a free summer series featuring regional artists held every Tuesday night until October 1. Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach, 735 Pensacola Beach Blvd. visitpensacolabeach.com.

KARAOKE WITH BECKY 8 p.m. The Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com.

MIKE QUINN 9 p.m. End o’ the Alley Courtyard at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 4346211 or sevillequarter.com.

PLAY’S “BEST OF THE COAST” KARAOKE NIGHT 9 p.m. Krazy George hosts Play’s weekly karaoke night, voted the “Best of the Coast” in 2013. Free skee ball and $2.50 drinks are just two more reasons to check this party out. 16 S. Palafox, Suite 200. 466-3080 or iplaypensacola.com.

WEDNESDAY 4.9

THE MUSIC STUDY CLUB PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS IN CONCERT 10 a.m. The April meeting of the Pensacola Music Study Club will feature performances by the winners of the society’s scholarships, awarded annually to local student musicians. Refreshments and coffee will be served at 10 a.m. and the program begins at 10:30 a.m.

Pleitz Chapel of First Baptist Church, 500 N. Palafox St. Free. 261-7715 or pensacolamusic.org.

PENSACOLA COOKS LUNCH & LEARN Noon— 1 p.m. Join one of several Pensacola Cooks’ guest chefs for a one-hour, interactive class that provides participants with tips and techniques for shopping, food prep, and plate presentation.

Registration is $25 per student. Ever’man Natural Foods Community Kitchen, 315 W. Garden St. 456-0743 or pensacolacooks.com.

THE MARKET AT AL FRESCO 3—7 p.m. A midweek farmers market held on Wednesday afternoons features local produce and goods from a variety of vendors. The market is located at Al Fresco, at the intersection of Main and Palafox streets. 501 S. Palafox. 438-1999 or alfrescomarket.com.

RUN4WINE 5:30 p.m. Get out and about downtown as part of The Run4Wine Running Club.

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TAYLOR: It should have been in a dingy bar with about four people there. But it wasn’t. It was in Salt Lake City, Spike Lee was in the front row, it was a fucking tribute at the Olympics for that year. This is the plague of the celebrity brat—you’re given merits based on the talents of your parents. I feel like it happened yesterday, yet I can barely explain it. I was 1,000 feet above myself, and my eyes turned into my parents, and every song felt like it took an hour to get through. I kept thinking to myself, how could I have written a song this long? It was the hardest thing I’d ever done and I either never wanted to do it again, or wanted to do it all the time.

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TAYLOR: When I was about two and half, I had a 103 degree fever—I was a really sick baby. One of my kidneys wasn’t working and I was just staying sick, so they removed it before I was three. My earliest memories are of hospitals. I developed the idea that I needed to protect myself. The strength we make that is developed out of fear is never sustained for long. By the time I was attending school for martial arts, I really needed discipline.

IN: You are the child of two very famous musicians. What was that like for you growing up?

TAYLOR: At some point, I noticed at school that other people didn’t have parents who had sold out concerts full of fans.

They were always very careful to never push their unrealistic example of success on me. Celebrities are like teenagers in a way. They need discipline sometimes.

Writing on napkins is good, because you can just blow your nose on it if it’s terrible. Ben Taylor My Kung Fu is not so martial anymore.

When you’re a teenager, testosterone makes you into this strange, tribal, primal version of yourself and so it was good to get that aggression out. My musical practice is my Kung Fu now.

IN: You live in Martha’s Vineyard. Tell me about your life there.

TAYLOR: There are no corporate places at all. Everything is mom and pop. No Starbucks. No Gap. Don’t stop by if you’re looking for the Gap. My house is nice. There’s a good garden, a good porch, a good bookshelf. I’ve been growing a lot of stuff in the garden. Anything that will sustain itself in the northeast. So no citrus or avocados. But lots of kale, corn, etcetera.

IN: You didn’t start pursuing music until you were in your mid 20s. What brought that about?

IN: You’re on tour for the next month.

TAYLOR: Well, I was 25 when I started. I What’s next for you after that? always wanted to do it, but I was too smart.

TAYLOR: I’ve got an album that I want to reI had to wait and lose some brain cells. I cord. I’m gonna go to Boulder, CO and record could point a finger a few nights. When you it there. I go there any chance I get. {in} get into your mid 20s, you don’t have that much time left to be really good at whatever it is you want to be good at. I was thinking, how many hours do I have, what would I give my time to other than music. I spent a lot of WHEN: 7 p.m., Thursday, April 3 time near the Grand Canyon, workWHERE: Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox ing on some stone masonry, and I COST: $10-$15 had been living in New Mexico. I INFO: vinylmusichall.com was on a plane back to New Mexico

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A Conversation with a Folk Singer more of a social gathering where people are all around, talking and communicating. I think folk music at its best is personal and a more intricate exchange.

Sometimes I’ll see a band play but I can’t hear what the singer is actually saying. Sometimes I just want to ask to see the words.

heard in the songs. Listening to the words is just as important as listening to the music. At the bookstore, there isn’t a lot

I think folk music at its best is personal and a more intricate exchange. Mike Potters

photo by Doug Craft Folk music has always been around. It’s been played on porches and along country roads, in back seats of cars and inside crowded cafes or cheap hotel rooms. It’s existed longer than the genre title has, and goes back to when a song was just a something that someone sang to you and you might only hear it again if you learned to play it yourself.

Folk music fades in and out of the interests of generations, and whether you’re giving it a nod like the Coen brothers with their latest ‘60s era film, “Inside Llewyn Davis,” or strumming an old song daily, the genre is never too far from sight.

Mike Potters is a local folk singer who has been playing and sharing music for many years. He plays small shows at vari-

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ous bookstores, cafes and homes around town. He will be putting together a collection of songs to perform at Open Books.

During one of his performances at a small coffee shop, Potters took some time to talk with the IN about what folk music really is, why people still care about it and his upcoming show.

IN: What is folk music to you?

POTTERS: We’ve all heard recordings.

Back in the 1800s, what was familiar to people’s ears was whatever was played in their community, or their yard, or maybe something they heard someone play who was traveling through town. The folk music that I am interested in and like to play is less of an event or a performance, and

IN: Why do you think people are still interested in folk music?

POTTERS: The songs transform, and they keep transforming through the years. It might happen if someone was passing through town and played a song for a few people, and then those people tried to play the song afterwards. They probably weren’t able to write the words down, and so those might change a bit. Maybe they’ve used objects in the song that are more familiar to them or that they’ve seen before. The melodies, they can transform too. A southern Appalachian song will probably sound a little different once it’s crossed the ocean a time or two. It’s always changing a little bit.

IN: How did you get into playing and loving this kind of music?

POTTERS: I’ve been in love with folk songs, particularly American folk songs, since early high school. It’s become very important to me later on to continue to play them, because if not, they might not be heard as much anymore. They need to be kept alive.

IN: What is it about cafes and bookstores that appeals to you for a performance venue?

POTTERS: Open Books is just the perfect place for this kind of thing.

I’m a folk singer, and I like to sing songs where there are stories to be

of background noise and it’s quite small.

I’m always tickled when I can get people to join in on the chorus of a song too. And the shows at Open Books are early enough on a Friday so that if you have some kind of plans you can still attend those as well.

I usually won’t play past 7 p.m.

IN: What kind of songs do you have planned for the Open Books show?

POTTERS: I have a mix of topical and traditional songs. Songs that have been written over the years for certain groups of people, like the working class or people that have been oppressed. Some songs are about peace or the environment, or people taking advantage of other people.

It will be a mix of songs about all of those things. {in}

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THE CONTINUING CRISIS In February, officials in Sudan seized at least 70 female sheep that had male sexual organs sewn on—the result of livestock smugglers trying to circumvent export restrictions. (Ewes are valued more highly, and their sale is limited.)

Authorities had been treating the inspections as routine until they spotted one "ram" urinating from the female posture.

• Karma: Michael Schell, 24, and Jessica Briggs, 31, were arrested on several charges in Minot, N.D., in February when police were called to a convenience store because Schell and Briggs had commandeered a restroom and were having noisy sex. The store is part of the Iowa-based chain of 400 serving the Midwest that go by the name Kum & Go. DEMOCRACY BLUES U.S. Rep. Robert Andrews announced his retirement in February, after 23 years of representing his New Jersey district, and in "tribute," The Washington Post suggested he might be the least successful lawmaker of the past

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two decades, in that he had sponsored a total of 646 pieces of legislation—more than any of his contemporaries—but that not a single one became law. In fact, Andrews has not accomplished even the easiest of all bill-sponsoring—to name a post office or a courthouse.

• November election returns for the city council of Flint, Mich., revealed that voters chose two convicted felons (Wantwaz Davis and Eric Mays) and two other candidates who had been through federal bankruptcy. Davis never publicized his 1991 second-degree murder plea, but said he talked about it while campaigning. (The Flint Journal acknowledged that it had poorly vetted Davis' record.)

INEXPLICABLE The Internal Revenue Service reportedly hit the estate of Michael Jackson recently with a federal income tax bill of $702 million because of undervaluing properties that it owned—including a valuation on the Jackson-owned catalog of Beatles songs at "zero." The estate reckoned that Mr. Jackson was worth a total of $7 million upon his death in 2009, but IRS placed the number at $1.125 billion. (In 2012 alone, according to Forbes magazine, Mr. Jackson earned more than any other celebrity, living or dead, at about $160 million.)

• The North Somerset office of Britain's National Health Service issued a formal apology in January to Leanda Preston, 31, who had accused it of "racism" because of the pass phrase she received to access the system for an appointment to manage her fibromyalgia. Preston, who is black, had received the random, computer-generated pass phrase "charcoal shade," which she complained was "offensive," demonstrating that NHS therefore lacked "decency" and "common sense." {in}

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