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WILSON ROBERTSON The Escambia County commissioner has started to act like our “crazy old uncle”—bless his heart. He tried to flex his famed “old man” political muscle and stifle moves to find a replacement for the interim county administrator and expand the advisory for the use of the RESTORE Act funds. The young whippersnappers, Grover Robinson, Lumon May and Steve Barry, just wouldn’t listen to his crazy talk.

JIM BARNETT The head of Facilities,

Development and Operations at the University of West Florida has been named the interim CEO for UWF Business Enterprise, Inc. (BEI). The BEI board also voted to begin a search after the first of the year for a permanent executive officer. He replaces Matt Altier, who also held the position of Vice President of Administrative Services.

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However, faith in that system began to crumble over the past decade. The city manager format became better known for maintaining status quo rather than progress. Study after study was commissioned to figure out what to do with the Port of Pensacola, poverty on the west side of Pensacola, public libraries, downtown and the waterfront. Study after study went unheeded.

Hurricanes Ivan and Dennis pulled back the veneer covering up the multitude of problems plaguing the city and the citizens were no longer willing to hide their frustrations. The first Quality of Life Survey by the Better Pensacola Forum revealed that only 20 percent of the city was happy with the direction of Pensacola.

The city manager was seen more as a caretaker than innovator. Stronger leadership that was more accountable to the voters was what many felt was needed. In 2009, voters passed a charter placing an elected mayor as the city’s CEO—independent of the city council.

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Those employees who didn’t buy into his priorities and leadership were asked to move on, including the old city manager.

Mayor Hayward took full advantage of his “honeymoon” to push through the city council most of his programs, such as building two community centers, demolishing the old Blount Middle School and funding a disparity study.

This past year has been the tough sophomore year.

With every step forward, there is always pushback. And as one deals with the pushback, there are even more who come forward to second-guess not only the way the controversy is handled, but also the initial step forward.

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PICTURE OF HEALTH three ‘peer,’ or similar, counties and also held up to the state as a whole.

“The results do not compare favorably,” Sjoberg told the crowd at Sacred Heart.

Some highlights from this year’s assessment: Escambia has high rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea, infectious syphilis and all sexually-transmitted diseases; Santa Rosa struggles with diabetes; both counties have a lot of people who cope with asthma; Santa Rosa has a high death rate for Alzheimer’s Disease and Escambia has a high death rate for that and seven other conditions.

The report also notes that Escambia has a low number of dentists, but a high rate of repeat births to teen mothers. And Santa Rosa needs more nursing home beds. Both counties show a lower rate of several kinds of cancer—including bladder, prostate and melanoma—but a higher rate of breast cancer.

The assessment also looked at societal factors in considering the region’s overall health outlook. While Santa Rosa had a higher rate of unintentional non-motor vehicle injury deaths, Escambia saw a lower rate in that category, but a higher rate in such areas as aggravated assault, alcohol-related injuries, burglary, forcible fondling, sodomy and motor vehicle crashes.

“It’s easy to get lost in the numbers, but these numbers represent real people, these numbers are our neighbors,” said Lee Turner, of Sacred Heart Health System, and a Partnership board member.

Our neighbors, it appears, are still not doing well. They are less healthy overall than the populations of similar counties or the state of Florida. Noting that Florida ranks poorly—in the bottom third—nationally, the Partnership assessment concluded that Escambia’s and Santa Rosa’s unfavorable landscape “must be cause for public concern.”

When discussing possible ways to better the area’s health outlook, people inevitably arrive at the same word: “holistic.” They talk about addressing the whole person—physically, mentally—in an attempt to address the problem from the inside out, to enable people to make healthier decisions and, hopefully, reverse a regional trend.

“We have to put our heads together as a community-minded venture,” said George Smith, chief medical officer at Escambia Community Clinic.

Smith blames the region’s consistently poor health assessments on factors such as economic disparity and lifestyle choices. He stresses the need for the community to pool its resources in an effort to better reach the population and improve its outlook.

“Because,” Smith said, “we are, I think, a resource-rich community insofar as healthcare related resources.”

Turner had made the same point at the Partnership’s Sacred Heart event.

“We have extraordinary resources,” he said. “We need to look at why these resources have not been able to significantly change what’s happening in the community.”

Smith, also on the Partnership panel during the Q&A session, told to the Sacred Heart audience that he was both “disappointed” and “encouraged” and suggested the recent assessment be viewed as an “opportunity.”

“It is an opportunity for us to really work together and think outside the box,” he told them.

That’s the direction Mark Dufva, executive director of Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, would like to see the community take.

“It really is about coming together,” he said.

Dufva was encouraged to hear health care professionals talking about a holistic approach. He believes bigger-picture issues—such as poverty, education and racial disparities—will need to be addressed before the area’s health outlook improves.

“To look at individuals beyond just treating the moment,” Dufva explained.

The holistic approach doesn’t jive effortlessly with the dominating philosophy of western medicine. It’s a shift in mentality.

“It is, it is,” said Sjoberg, after the Sacred Heart event. “You’ve got to think about the way we think about things in this country.”

“It is a little disheartening to think we haven’t moved the dial at all in 18 years.”

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Escambia, Santa Rosa Continue Negative Trend

by Jeremy Morrison

We die more often of strokes, pneumonia and diabetes. We have a higher rate of underweight newborns and obese mothers.

A lot of us smoke. A lot of us turn to the emergency room for medical care.

These are the findings of the Partnership for a Healthy Community’s 2012 health assessment for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. The recently released assessment reveals a community with serious health concerns.

This isn’t a big surprise. The study has returned similar results three other times since the Partnership first assessed the counties’ health in 1995.

“It is a little disheartening to think we haven’t moved the dial at all in 18 years,” said Nora Bailey, a member of the Partnership.

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Bailey was among those with the Partnership who presented the group’s findings recently during a panel discussion at Sacred Heart Hospital. The 2012 assessment—a bleak account—was relayed to members of the health care and social services community, with some attention given to ways the community might better improve its outlook.

“It’s a change in thinking,” explained Partnership President David Sjoberg, afterward.

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The Partnership’s 2012 assessment used county-specific data—including health, crime and sociological statistics—to assess the region. Each county was compared to

“It’s easy to get lost in the numbers, but these numbers represent real people, these numbers are our neighbors.”

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Sjoberg, who is also a vice president at Baptist Health Care, explained that the country’s health care system is built with incentives for the medical community to treat a person only when they are experiencing a medical need. He points out that most people receive the majority of their health care services during the last six months of their lives, instead of nurturing that individual throughout in hopes of setting them on a healthier path.

“That just hasn’t been part of our mentality,” Sjoberg said.

The Partnership president paints a picture of a patient consulting a doctor about their problem with diabetes. He explained that the patient could have benefited much earlier from an education about proper diet and the health effects of certain lifestyle choices.

“If I’ve got diabetes,” he said, “I’ve got a host of other issues.”

In addition to a shift in mentality, Sjoberg said local government also needs to be more plugged in to the equation. He stressed the importance of its involvement, both financially and culturally.

“It’s ok to focus on growth and development,” he said, “but we also need to realize we need to take every opportunity to improve our health.”

Sjoberg noted that out of 67 counties in Florida, Escambia ranks 63rd in its investment toward health care in the community.

“People have to realize, we’re already paying for this. We really are.”

David Sjoberg “This is a very sensitive issue,” he said.

Following the Partnership’s 2000 health assessment, the Northwest Florida Legislative Delegation appointed the Escambia Health Care Task Force. After 18 months of evaluation, the task force’s report led to the formation of AccessEscambia, an advocacy organization that recommended developing a community-based benefit plan for the uninsured and underinsured.

AccessEscambia advocated for a half-cent sales tax to fund the effort. Voters rejected that in both 2004 and 2006.

“People see a half-cent sales tax and say, ‘I don’t want to pay anymore taxes,’” Sjoberg said. “People have to realize, we’re already paying for this. We really are.”

Sjoberg said bettering the region’s health outlook hinges on better coordination of resources and a cultural and mental shift on how we deal with the issue of health.

“That’s kind of where the ship needs to go,” he said.

The Partnership is aiming for a regional health care summit sometime in the spring. It will be an opportunity for area players to map out a path forward, to hopefully figure out how to better address an ailing community.

“That’s the $64 million question right there,” said Dufva. “You can issue statements and reports all you want. Where are the resources to act on the report, to do something about it? Where’s the leadership?” {in} December 13, 2012

buzz as a result of the RESTORE Act and Clean Water Act fines against BP for the 2010 oil spill.

Commissioners have decide to form an advisory committee to vet proposed locally projects for the funds, which must be spent on environmental restoration, economic development or infrastructure.

Robertson has Mayor Ashton Hayward joins members of the MURAC to discuss the serval times menfuture of downtown. / photo by Jeremy Morrison tioned a planned interchange off DOWNTOWN ROADMAP Weighing in on of Interstate 10 in the north of the county. a recent report from an advisory committee, Other commissioners have also expressed Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward recently support for the project. The project has long said the growth of the downtown area is imbeen on the drawing board, and in August the portant for the city’s overall success. commission approved a $2.7 million environ“A dead downtown means a dead city,” mental study.

Hayward said at a windblown press conferRobertson recently scoffed at the notion ence at Plaza De Luna. that the interchange project, and related grab The Mayor’s Urban Redevelopment for RESTORE money, was meant to benefit Advisory Committee—formed earlier this “the good ol’ boys.” Recently, community year—recently issued a report that focuses on chatter has circulated around RESTORE the future of downtown Pensacola. It contains and the recent shake-up in county adminrecommendations for growing the urban core. istration—“that me and Gene and the good The committee has recommended that ol’ boys, we brought back Mr. Touart”—and the city make downtown more pedestrianonly increased with Robertson’s focus on the friendly and put publicly-owned parcels of interchange project. vacant land to better use. Its report stresses Of the Beulah interchange project, Comthe importance of more affordable housing missioner Robertson has said that the work and bringing jobs to downtown. is needed to whip the area into shape for the Hayward called some of the recommencoming Airbus subcontractor boon. He has dations “common sense suggestions” and said also said that people had invested in the area others would require further consideration. He and were ready to play host to such a boon. said it was too early to make a decision regardIn immediate proximity to the proposed ing one of the more controversial recommenBuelah interchange project is Florida’s First dations—that the Downtown Improvement Super Site. The theoretical site is being Board be whittled down to a clerical position marketed as an 850-acre industrial technolcontained within the mayor’s office. ogy super park to accommodate businesses After the press conference, Pensacola working with Airbus.

City Councilman Brian Spencer called the “That has to be number one in my opinion MURAC’s report “an abundant amount of for economic development,” Robertson said material to study.” Spencer has spent the past of the overall interchange project, emphasizing year serving as the chairman of the Comthat the county’s portion of RESTORE money munity Redevelopment Agency, the borders shouldn’t be used for environmental projects. of which encompass the same downtown In other RESTORE-related local news, boundaries addressed in the report. the commission retooled the structure of “Most importantly, he said, “they have the county’s advisory committee. Two newly provided an action list.” elected commissioners, as well as sitting commissioners had expressed interest in reworking GOOD OL’ BEULAH Everyone’s got a projthe structure, which had been drawn up by ect in the hopper for the coming RESTORE former administrator Randy Oliver.

Act money. But the project up in Beulah is The expanded nine-member committhe one that’s got Escambia County Commistee will now consist of a representative from sioner Wilson Robertson’s attention. the city of Pensacola, a representative to be “Every time I mention the interchange at chosen by local environmental groups, and Buelah, the blogs start flying,” the District 1 five experts in respective fields—financial, commissioner said at the Dec. 11 Committee business, transportation government and of the Whole meeting. an at large seat—each chosen by a comAn underdetermined amount of money missioner. Two additional members will be will most likely be coming to Escambia County added collectively. {in}

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For a lot of people the holidays are about surviving. The never-ending shopping lists, the extra party invites, the mandatory family time, the excessive eating and drinking—sometimes just coming out on the other side of December alive seems like a win. But we think you do can better. We think you can

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thrive and actually have happy holidays (if you want to). So we've created an extensive "How To" guide to help you do just that.

From how to shop locally, to how to get crafty, to how to wrap with style, we've packed more than enough advice into this issue. And here's the best tip we can of-

fer you: Don't fight the holidays. They are bigger than you and they are always going to win. Being a cynical Scrooge will only make it worse—trust us. So just put on your reindeer sweater, starting humming along to "Jingle Bells," drink a cocktail (or two) and try and have yourself a merry, little Christmas.

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Be A Better Gift Giver

by Joani Delezen

a gift giver—with just a little initiative and creativity. Even people like my boyfriend who swear up and down that shopping freaks them out and they just don't know how to do it. So before you punt and buy socks or that cheese ball (again), you should at least try and do a little better.

Here are some tips from my personal arsenal that will hopefully help you step up your gift giving game.

LISTEN UP

If there's one thing I pride myself on, it's being a good gift giver. I've never given a generic gift basket in my life—even when I worked at a lotion shop in the mall and gift baskets were all around me. And I don't plan on starting anytime soon.

For me, finding the perfect gift for every person on my list is the best part about the holidays. I start early, do my research, shop around for good prices and always ask myself a series of questions before I purchase: Would they buy this for themselves? Will they actually use this? Will it make them happy? Will it show them that I "get" them? If the answer is "yes" to any (or hopefully all) of these questions, then it's probably a pretty good gift.

I also believe that anyone can become

Seems easy enough, but you'd be surprised how many people don't do it. Most of us give away hints about what we want—some on purpose, some not—in everyday conversations. "No, I haven't read that book yet, but I want to." "I love that store!"

"You know what I could really use…"

MO MONEY, MO PROBLEMS

"He's spending $100 on me, so I have to spend at least $100 on him, right?" Wrong.

It should be about the quality of the gift, not the price tag. Don't get caught up on price matching or you might miss out on a truly great gift. If you happen upon a neverbeen-opened copy of their favorite record at yard sale for $2 and you know they don't have it on vinyl, that trumps most things you'd spend more on. Trust me.

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Even the most generic gifts can become

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great if you're willing to go an extra step.

Personalizing things like tote bags, wine glasses, even football jerseys, take them from "just a gift" to "just for you." A lot of stores—like Pizzaz in Gulf Breeze—offer monogramming in store, so you don't even have to go very far out of your way.

OLD SCHOOL

Before you punt and buy socks or that cheese ball (again), you should at least try and do a little better.

Don't be afraid to give vintage finds as gifts—if they are really good. Nobody wants to unwrap a random used t-shirt Christmas morning. But most people would be more than happy to unwrap a vintage ‘80s tour t-shirt from their favorite pop star. Or a used first edition copy of their favorite book found on eBay. If it's a great gift, nobody will care if you had to knock a little dust off of it.

TECHNOLOGY IS YOUR FRIEND

Don't be scared to snoop around online and see if anybody on your list has an Amazon Wish List or Pinterest board dedicated to things they want. I've heard some people call this "cheating," but I think it's just smart. They wouldn't take the time to "pin" it if they didn't really like it, so why not take a peek? Whether you shop directly from these lists or just use it as "research" is up to you. It's really no different from a wedding gift registry if you think about it.

GET CRAFTY

of your school photos, you should make her one. There's probably nothing you can buy her that will top it. And in a lot of cases—it really is the thought that counts and nothing shows thoughtfulness more than handmade gifts. So don't be shy about busting out your hot glue gun or knitting skills.

Sometimes the best gifts can't be bought, they have to be made. If your mom has always hinted about wanting a scrapbook

THINK SMALL

A few small gifts can have a bigger impact than one larger ticket item—especially if you can't afford a big, pricey gift.

For example a set of stationery, a nice pen and a book of stamps make a perfect gift if you've got a paper lover on your list. Random items thrown together just to fill up a gift bag, often give themselves away; so just make sure if you're thinking small you're actually thinking. A coffee mug and bottle of wine is weird, but a coffee mug and bag of decent coffee works.

DON'T GIVE TO GET

I hate when I hear people say things like "She didn't giving me anything last year, so I'm not getting her anything this year." Thinking about gift giving that way completely misses the point. You should give gifts because you want to, not because you want something back in return. So if you see something that's just perfect for someone in your life, just get it. The fact that you made them happy can be your gift—so cliché, I know. But it's still true. {in}

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Everyone benefits when you keep your money local—mostly you. Lines are shorter, parking is easier, crowds are less annoying and the people who work at most small shops are actually knowledgeable and helpful. So even if the price is a dollar or two more than Wal-Mart, you're still saving when it comes to your sanity. And that's priceless—especially this time of year and you know it.

So whether you look at it as "how to shop local" or "how to save yourself some headaches" you should make a commitment to buy as much as possible locally. We've made it pretty easy for you to get started by picking out tons of great local gift options—most of which we are personally giving to our lucky friends and family (and ourselves) this holiday season.

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Ave., urbanobjects.net 4. Cookies and cupcakes bake set. Yana Apothicaire, 518 N. 9th Ave.,apothicaireyana.com 5. Lucy the Wooden Crocodile by Areaware. Urban Objects, 500 N. 9th Ave., urbanobjects.net 6. Baby gift set including Turkish towel and natural

baby products (selection varies). Yana Apothicaire, 518 N. 9th Ave.,apothicaireyana.com 7. Build Your Own Kaleidoscope Kit; Ringers & Bombers Set. Nancy's Haute Affairs, 555 Scenic Hwy., nancyshauteaffairs.com 8. Personalized three-piece dinnerware set. Childhood Treasures, childhoodtreasures.net 11

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9. Pantone Universe Cup & Saucer Set; Pantone Universe Colored Pencils Set. Urban Objects, 500 N. 9th Ave., urbanobjects.net

12. Rifle Paper Co. Pony Express Social Stationery Set; Garden Recipe Cards. Nancy's Haute Affairs, 555 Scenic Hwy., nancyshauteaffairs.com

15. Assorted plush dog bones. The Spotted Dog Pet Boutique and Bakery, 124 S. Palafox, spotteddogboutique.com

10. Rifle Paper Co. "Better Days..." Print Set. Duh for Garden and Home, 501 N. 9th Ave., duhpensacola.com

13. Flowers for a year. Fiore, 824 E. Belmont St., fioreofpensacola.com

16. Bank in the Form of a Pig by Areaware. Urban Objects, 500 N. 9th Ave., urbanobjects.net

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21. Mellow Militia Tiki Toss Ring Game. Fitness Onboard Retail Shop, above Atlas at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St.; fitnessonboard.com

19. Napa Valley Wine Blending & Tasting Kit. Aragon Wine Market, 27 S. 9th Ave., aragonwinemarket.com

22. Waterboyz Brand T-Shirt and Hat; Ashton Howard Skateboard. Waterboyz, 380 N. 9th Ave., waterboyz.com

20. "Mag Swag" koozie and signature pint glass.

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27. Pandora holiday charm bracelet. Elebash’s Jewelers, 36 S. Palafox, elebashs.com

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28. C.C Exclusives Knit Head Wraps; assorted Slap Watches.

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32. Lacey.B Crystal Sash and earrings. Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique, 122 S. Palafox, indigeaux.com; laceybdesigns.com

29. Milano Felt Bag. Duh for Garden and Home, 501 N. 9th Ave., duhpensacola.com

33. Assorted scarves. Yana Apothicaire, 518 N. 9th Ave.,apothicaireyana.com

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41. Aged balsamic vinegar set; Bread dipping duo olive oil set. The Bodacious Olive, 407-D S. Palafox, bodaciousolive.com

38. Redneck Wine Glass. Angel's Garden, 1208 N. 12th Ave., facebook.com/angelsgarden 39. Vintage tea set. Blue Moon Antique Mall, 3721 W. Navy Blvd.

40. Fred Flare ABC Cookies Gingerbread Cookie Cutter set. Pizzaz, 832 Gulf Breeze Pkwy.,

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Mind Your Manners

by Jennie McKeon

scented candle or specialty food items such as jams and jellies can easily be appreciated by anyone.

AT THE DINNER TABLE:

While you attend holiday parties, graciously give and receive presents and spend quality time with out-of-town relatives, don’t forget to be on your best behavior. When it comes to etiquette, there’s no better resource than the Emily Post Institute. Here are a few tips to help you survive the holiday season, in the most polite way possible.

HOSTESS GIFTS: Not mandatory, but a lovely gesture. As the Emily Post website states, gifts aren’t usually taken to a formal dinner party, but in the instance of a casual party, gifts are a great way to show appreciation to the hostess. You don’t always have to resort to a bottle of wine either. Gifts such as flowers—preferably in a simple vase, chocolates, a picture frame,

Maybe you already know you shouldn’t pick your teeth at the table, but just in case here are the Top Ten Table Manners. 1. Chew with your mouth closed. 2. Avoid slurping, smacking, blowing your nose, or other gross noises. (If necessary, excuse yourself to take care of whatever it is you need to take care of.) 3. Don’t use your utensils like a shovel or as if you’ve just stabbed the food you’re about to eat. 4.

Don’t pick your teeth at the table.

5. Remember to use your napkin at all times. 6. Wait until you’re done chewing to sip or swallow a drink.

(The exception is if you’re choking.)

7. Cut only one piece of food at a time. 8. Avoid slouching and don’t place your elbows on the table while eating (though it is okay to prop your elbows on the table while conversing between courses.) 9. Instead of reaching across the table for something, ask for it to be passed to you. 10. Always say ‘excuse me’ whenever you leave the table.

CONVERSATION:

Holiday parties—at the office or your grandma’s house—can bring all kinds of people together. Sometimes, it’s easy for someone to say something inappropriate without thinking. As a host, you can help ease the tension by interrupting and changing the subject, or ask the offending person for his or her help in another room, where you can privately tell the person that their joke or remark made others uncomfortable. Be sure to apologize privately to anyone who might have been offended. At dinner talk to people on

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both sides of you and across the table. Avoid questions that can be answered with a simple “yes” or “no” to avoid that awkward pause.

Suggest small topics such as weather, sports and local events.

HANDLING EXTRA GUESTS: As a

guest, it is important to RSVP in a timely manner and ask your host if you can bring a friend. For the host, greet your unexpected visitor graciously and do your best to include them.

Set another place setting—even if it doesn’t match the rest. If there isn’t enough space, take the party to the living room and eat on your lap.

front of the giver, thank the person eagerly.

You can complement the gift without calling attention to your disapproval by saying things like: “It was so nice of you to think of me” or “What an imaginative choice.”

Now, when you hear someone say this you’ll be paranoid they hate their gift. The thoughtful gift doesn’t have to go unappreciated. According to the Emily Post Institution, it is okay to re-gift only when you’re certain that the gift is something the recipient really wants, the gift is brand new and comes in its original box with instructions and if the gift isn’t one the original giver took great care to select or make.

You can complement the gift without calling attention to your disapproval by saying things like: “It was so nice of you to think of me” or “What an imaginative choice.”

HOUSEGUESTS: If you’re staying

with family, remember to be a gracious and helpful guest. Make your bed, keep the bathroom clean, offer to help out in the kitchen, be adaptable, offer to pitch in for groceries if you are staying more than two or three nights and remember to send a gift or a handwritten thank you note.

As a host, you can make your guest feel welcome with extra towels, washcloths, nighttime snacks and reading material in their room so that they don’t have search around the house when the need for such items arises.

RE-GIFTING:

No matter what your future plans are, when opening a gift in

HOLIDAY TIPPING:

It’s important to show appreciation to those who make your life a little easier. If your budget doesn’t allow for tips, consider a homemade gift.

If you tip throughout the year, you can choose to give a small gift instead. Any gift or tip should be accompanied by a short, handwritten note. When considering to tip and how much to tip, consider the quality and frequency of the service, your relationship with the service provider and the number of years you have used the service.

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Wrap It Up THE PROCESS

SUPPLIES: To practice furoshiki at home, Myers recommends starting with a 33-inch square of fabric then hemming or surging it. You can use almost any fabric.

“I get my fabric from a local fabric store. If choosing your own, keep in mind that different fabrics have different uses,” she said. “The silky ones make the tightest knots. I love flannel because it is so cozy and the pattern is on both sides. Cotton quilting fabric is the crispest but you are probably not going to add it to your fashionable ensemble.”

WRAPPING #1

Lindsay Myers was first introduced to furoshiki—a Japanese tradition of wrapping gifts in cloth—through a love of Lush bath and body products.

“They started offering it as a re-useable, ‘green’ alternative to traditional wrapping paper,” she explained. “I loved reusing the fabric I had either as scarves or to wrap other gifts in. I decided other people would enjoy the concept as well.”

Not only is cloth wrapping pretty and sustainable, but it’s easier to clean up.

“I hate how after Christmas morning or a birthday there tends to be an entire garbage bag full of gift wrap,” Myers said.

“Furoshiki enables anyone to present a

beautiful gift. You don’t need extra ribbon or bows—you don’t even need tape.”

Myers suggests getting lost on Youtube for many ways to reuse and retie the fabric.

“Furoshiki is such a beautiful idea— both because it is so versatile and personal,” she said. “In Japanese custom you actually have a ‘signature’ fabric and the recipient of a gift returns the fabric after the gift is given.”

She has full confidence that anyone can wrap their gift creatively and beautifully in cloth, but just in case take a look at her step by step process.

“If you can tie your shoelaces you can present a lovely and totally unique gift,” Myers said.

STEPS: • To wrap a basic gift you place the gift in the center of the fabric so that the gift is square to you and the fabric diagonal.

• Fold two of the corners of the fabric inward so they are parallel to the edges of the gift.

• Wrap them to cover the gift altogether.

• Next, gather the other two ends of the fabric.

• Tie them together on top of the gift.

• Prettify!

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STEPS: • Place object in the center of the wrap.

• Fold each corner inward, pointing toward the middle.

• On opposite sides tie corner into an overhand knot, tightening around the object.

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Get Crafty This X-Mas

by Joani Delezen and Lilia Del Bosque Oakey Whitehouse

For most of us, handmade gifts are a holiday myth—like the Elf on the Shelf or new year’s resolutions. We love the idea of getting crafty and personalizing gifts, but we never actually do it. So this year, members of the IN team and friends decided to pick some of the fun ideas that have been gathering digital dust on our Pinterest boards and actually make some stuff. We hope you’re inspired to do the same.

Glitter Barettes

Nothing says “happy holidays” quite like a dose of sparkle and shine, so we decided to give some standard hair barrettes a glittery upgrade. It’s the perfect gift and easy craft for the girly girl on your list. And don’t feel limited to just barrettes—because you certainly aren’t. Mason jars, magnets, shoes, coasters, iPhone cases—the possibilities are pretty much endless.

SUPPLIES YOU’LL NEED: • Glitter (whatever color or combo you fancy; we suggest super fine glitter) • Barrettes (or really anything you want to add some sparkle to) • Mod Podge • Paint brush

STEPS • Measure out a 1 to 1 ratio of Mod Podge and glitter and mix them together— and make sure you mix them good • Using the paint brush, cover the desired parts of your barrette in the mixture.

Don’t worry if it looks too light or glue like—the Mod Podge will dry clear • Keep applying layer after layer until the barrette is covered and sparkly • Let it try and then apply more if it’s still not glittery enough (Note: If you’re like us, you’re probably going to end up with way too much of the Mod Podge/glitter mixture, so you’re going to have to find more stuff to glitterize—that’s the fun part!)

Stuffed Animal from a Child’s Drawing

Bring a child’s drawing to life by making it into a stuffed animal. You only need to know how to sew a straight line in order to make your child’s imagination jump off the page.

SUPPLIES YOU NEED: •Fabric •Polyfill •Child’s Drawing •Notions (buttons, ribbon, etc) •Thread and needle 818 1

•Scissors •Hot Glue Gun (optional)

STEPS •Make a pattern from the drawing and cut out fabric. You can freehand the pattern or use tracing paper •Put the right sides of your fabric (the nice sides) together, facing inwards, and sew the pieces

together. Make sure you leave a 1 or 2 inch opening toward the bottom. Your creation should now be inside out.

•Pulling the fabric through the opening, turn your creation right side out.

•Using the opening, stuf f your creation with polyfill.

•Using ver y small stitches, stitch the opening closed .

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Yarn Pom Poms These little balls of fluff can be used for just about anything—especially this time of year.

Ornaments, package decorations, shoe clips, even luggage tie-ons. You can even string them together and make garland. And it really is easy—we promise.

SUPPLIES YOU’LL NEED: • Pom pom maker (available in most craft stores) • Yarn in whatever colors you fancy • Scissors

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STEPS • Open one side of pom maker • Wrap the two pieces together with yarn.

And keep wrapping. Seriously, wrap enough yarn around so that when you close it, the side fits in snuggly. You want some pouf to these poms, right?

• Repeat on other side • Following the groove in the middle, cut yarn on both sides. (If you’ve used lots of yarn—and we hope you have—you may find it easier to cut in layers.)

• Slide a long piece of yarn inside the center groove, pull very tight and double knot.

• Time to free your pom—grab the white part of the pom maker on either side and pull apart. It feels like you might break it but trust us, you won’t. Ta da—you’ve got a finished pom!

• Trim any extra long or weird pieces of yarn to get that perfectly round ball of fun look.

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Survive the Holidays as a Vegan

by Sarah McCartan

nog, widely available at your local grocery.

Dress it up with a dash of cinnamon and a hefty splash of the good stuff (strong liquor) and carry on your merry little way!

THE OUT OF TOWN DESTINATION

Maybe you are going out of town this holiday to a vegan oasis, San Fran, Austin, New York, Portland or somewhere booming with a farmer’s market on every corner.

Lucky you! It is just as likely you are going out of town or even returning home to a place that does not provide you the luxury of running out to snag your own food. Instead, this leaves you at the mercy of the dreaded—someone else’s refrigerator. This is where careful planning comes in to play.

In these cases it is totally acceptable to practice the art of bringing your own food.

As long as your intent to make your host’s life easier is clearly communicated, this can be seen as catering, rather than rude. It’s all in the delivery! So pack your cooler full of vegan favorites and hit the road jack. Stop

by Ever’man before you head out of town or plot a Whole Foods along your route.

THE GIFT EXCHANGE

’Tis the season to spread holiday cheer and share good tidings of peace and joy, not being put on the defensive for one’s dietary needs.

Now you may be thinking: Why do vegans need special considerations during the holidays? Don’t they get enough attention for being different the rest of the year? Why can’t they just sit down, shut up and eat some Tofurkey?

Whether you are vegan or vegetarian (or any degree of herbivore) by values or sheer choice, or even by force—such as an allergy or another dietary intolerance or restriction—the holiday season can be an especially trying time.

From dinners to gift exchanges, everyone knows if there is one thing that is plentiful around the holidays it is food. Simply trying to navigate these settings potentially centered around or driven by food that you may not be able to eat can quickly become overwhelming and nerve-wracking. This can even result in derailing your focus from enjoying treasured moments spent with those near and dear to you.

As a “veggie,” you should feel just as prepared for the holidays as the rest of them, not exclaiming “Bah, Humbug!” And December 13, 2012

so, here is a brief look at how to survive a few festive settings you may find yourself faced with this holiday season.

THE FAMILY DINNER

Oh, you don’t eat wheat? You don’t say!

No, no my dear great-aunt whom I haven’t seen in nearly a decade. I said I don’t eat MEAT. I don’t have a gluten allergy—yet.

Whether you’ve told them a million times or this is a new development, it’s important to give everyone at your dinner table that just can’t seem to spell vegan, a heads up prior to sitting down at the table. Instead of providing a list of what you can’t eat, remind them of what you can and that by making some simple replacements, such as trading butter for a vegetable-based margarine or swapping it all together with oil, you can eat many of the items that make their way to the table. Go a step further and bring your own dish! Try vegan-izing a classic casserole, or whipping up a batch of vegan cookies.

Cookies put a smile on everyone’s face.

THE WORK HOORAH

Some people have the luxury of their place of work catering to their each and every need.

Oh man, thank you so much for these gelatin filled candies. I can’t wait to get home with them (and throw them away).

Remember, waste not want not as they say. Just because you don’t eat something, doesn’t mean you can’t pass it along to someone who does. Receive a bag of truffles? Try taking them to someone working a service industry job, forced to work through the holiday. Trust me when I say, taking your barista re-gifted delectable treats is a surefire way to get some extra cheer in your morning cup o’ joe.

When preparing for a gift exchange or any gift giving for that matter, regardless of the recipient’s dietary choices, consider using this time to educate on eco-friendly purchases.

If you can’t feel good about what you get, at least you can feel good about what you give!

No matter where you find yourself this holiday season, keep in mind that the health and happiness of yourself and your merry kin should remain at the very top of your list. ’Tis the season for positive thinking, healthy choices and a hell of a lot of soy-nog to wash away any sudden stress that comes your way! {in}

Oh, you don’t eat wheat? You don’t say! No, no my dear great-aunt whom I haven’t seen in nearly a decade. I said I don’t eat MEAT.

Then there’s everybody else. If your work gathering is scheduled to take place at a local eatery, research ahead of time to see what vegan selections may be available. The same research comes into play if the party is at someone’s home. It is totally acceptable to casually inquire whether or not there are animal ingredients hidden in any given dish, and if you don’t know, the safest choice is to politely decline. Eating something beforehand if you feel you won’t be able to eat there is also a good rule of thumb. Trust me, everyone can deal with hurt feelings more than they can with your stomach defaming their restroom.

The good news is: holiday parties also tend to involve hefty amounts of alcohol, shifting the focus away from food. If the party is at someone’s residence, find out if you can bring your own festive beverage to contribute! Remember drinks such as Eggnog can be easily traded with seasonal soy-based

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An Invitation to the Downton Abbey Manor

by Jennie McKeon

and in the second season you see how World War I affects England.

“The producers of the show seem to have sought to keep the storyline historically accurate in Downton Abbey, although that accuracy is a background to the more intimate, personal nature of the stories that comprise the series,” said Petersen.

The time period, Petersen says, is the perfect setting for drama.

“The onset of the First World War, and it’s profound effects on the experiences of the people across all lines of English society provide writer Julian Fellowes with fertile ground to weave inter-connected storylines that run the gamut from the bored upper class existence of the Crawley girls to the struggle to survive and ‘find a place in the world’ of the servants, footmen and maids of the Manor,” he explained.

Without even watching one episode, you may have heard or read about the high quality acting—especially from Dame Maggie Smith who plays Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham.

Courtesy of © Carnival Film & Television Limited 2012 for MASTERPIECE After two seasons, “Downton Abbey,” has a loyal and enthusiastic—perhaps even obsessed—fan base. So it’s no surprise that PBS stations around the country are hosting special sneak previews of the season premiere.

Hosted by WSRE, Downton fans can dress up in their finest, enjoy light refreshments and door prizes while watching the first hour of season three, but you’ll have to wait until January 6 to see the full episode.

“A lot of PBS stations are offering the screenings,” said Robin McArthur, marketing director at WSRE. “We’re all very excited about the new season. We hope to reach non-traditional PBS viewers and reward the loyal fans.”

“Downton Abbey” is a first of its kind—a show on public broadcasting that has crossed over into pop culture.

“Nothing else has quite infiltrated pop culture,” McArthur said. “Maybe the Ken Burns documentary, ‘The War.’”

“Wear a fancy hat or your best evening wear. It’s a fun, light-hearted way to celebrate ‘Downton Abbey.’”

Robin McArthur

“Downton Abbey is that perfect storm of brilliant writing, a marvelous cast, beautiful costumes and a magnificent setting that just doesn’t come around very often,” said Marc Petersen, lighting director for WSRE-TV and “Downton Abbey” enthusiast.

The show centers around the comings and goings inside the Edwardian country house of Downton Abbey set in the early 1900s. The aristocratic Crawley family is not without drama.

“The story is fiction, but it’s very true to the time period,” McArthur said. “There’s drama and love stories. It keeps you hanging on with all the twists and turns and interwoven stories. You can’t wait to see what happens next.”

There’s also a history lesson packed into the episodes. In the first season, you see the Crawleys react to the sinking of the Titanic

“If for nothing else, at least watch the show for her,” McArthur said.

Petersen, an actor himself, agrees.

“I’m so in love with Maggie Smith I can’t stand it,” he said. “Watching her is like an actor’s lesson in how to deliver a line.

And she does it all without somehow dominating or stealing the scene.

Take note, young actors: This is how Theatre is done.”

Joining the cast in the third season is Academy Award winner, Shirley MacLaine.

Petersen notes thought that all of the characters make a compelling case.

“Fellowes has developed characters that are very ‘complete’ people, such that you can find your-

self really hating someone in one episode, but then coming to appreciate and understand their situation in a later one,” he said.

“The relationship between Lady Mary and Matthew—an aristocratic dance that skirts (and deftly avoids) cliché and predictability is contrasted with the much simpler, and so much more sincere romance between Anna, the maid, and Mr. Bates, the valet. From a theatrical point of view, that combination of a wonderful script, and an all-but-perfect cast results in people you believe and conflicts you care about.”

If you’re suddenly wishing you had been tuning in for the past two episodes, WRSE is currently airing past episodes. You can also buy the series on DVD. McArthur warns that the season three screening might be not only hard to follow, but might give away major plot details.

“It might be a spoiler—actually it will most definitely be a spoiler,” she said. “If you plan on coming, hurry up and watch season one and two.”

Whether you’re a diehard fan or have been frantically trying to catch up, you’re encouraged to dress up in your best Downton attire.

“Wear a fancy hat or your best evening wear. It’s a fun, light-hearted way to celebrate ‘Downton Abbey,’” McArthur said. “I’m going to dress up. I can’t wait.”

By getting gussied up and attending the premiere, you’re not just supporting the show, but your local PBS station, too.

“We exist for the benefit of the community,” McArthur said. “WSRE is one of the few and shrinking locally owned media. Being non-commercial means that we have to look to other ways to fund our operations. This is done through the generous support of our community and donors like you. We hope that by these events we can turn friends into donors.” {in}

DOWNTON ABBEY SEASON 3 PREVIEW SCREENING

WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18 WHERE: Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio, 1000 College Blvd.

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NIGHTLY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS NIGHT SEGWAY TOUR Emerald Coast Tours offers a new holiday tour through the month of December. Glide through Downtown, North Hill, East Hill and Old East Hill and view beautiful holiday decorations with a stop at East Hill Yard for a drink or bite to eat. The tours are from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and are $45 per person. For more information call 4179292 or visit emeraldcoasttours.net.

OAR HOUSE ANNUAL UNPOLITICALLY CORRECT SINGALONG Join Ray and Val Russenberger at the 6:30 p.m. at the Oar House, 1000 S. Pace Blvd., to sing your holiday favorites.

If you play an instrument, bring it along as well. Enjoy Jezebel’s Cold-Weather Cocktails for $3 throughout the sing-along.

For more information, call 549-4444 or visit the-oar-house.com.

HOLIDAY CONCERT Parents and community members are invited to see J.H. Workman Middle School’s band, under the direction of Russell Bertles, perform their holiday concert starting at 7 p.m. The concert will be held at Washington High School’s Fine Arts Auditorium, 6000 College Pkwy.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL AT UWF Watch the tale of Scrooge come alive on the University of West Florida stage, 11000 University Pkwy.

This will be the sixth year for the holiday production. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, the play will begin at 8 p.m., 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $16, $12 for senior citizens and active military, $10 for non-UWF students and UWF faculty and staff, $5 for high school students and free for UWF students with their Nautilus cards. Call 8576057 for more information.

A CHRISTMAS STORY Watch your favorite Christmas movie come to life on the Pensacola Little Theatre stage, 400 S. Jefferson St. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m. On Sunday, December 9 enjoy a Chinese Christmas dinner after the performance. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children. Performance tickets are $14-$30, half-off for children 12 and under. For more information, call 432-2042 or visit pensacolalittletheatre.com.

FASHION TAKES A HIT THURSDAY NIGHTS Wear your tackiest, ugliest holiday sweater to the Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St., for deals on drinks every Thursday in December. Down $2 cans of beer and $1

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ICE SCULPTURE DEMONSTRATIONS Watch as master craftsmen wield a chainsaw against towering blocks of solid ice to create beautiful works of zoo themed art. Sculptures will remain available for photo opportunities throughout the evening.

The demonstrations begin at 6 p.m. at Gulf Breeze Zoo, 5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. For more information, call 932-2229 or visit gulfbreezezoo.org.

BALLET PENSACOLA’S NUTCRACKER The annual classic features the music of Tchaikovsky and the unforgettable tale of Clara and the dream of her Nutcracker Prince inside the Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7 p.m. and Sunday performances begin at 1:30 p.m.

Tickets are $20$32. For more information, visit pensacolasaenger.com or balletpensacola.com.

12.24, 12.26-12.30 COOKIES WITH SANTA At the Gulf Breeze Zoo, kids can enjoy the Christmas lights and have a snack with the man in the red suit. Cookies with Santa is from 5 to 6 p.m. and is for toddlers to 9-year-olds.

Tickets are $25, ZooLights admission is included. Gulf Breeze Zoo, 5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. For more information, call 932-2229 or visit gulfbreezezoo.org.

12.16 & 12.18-12.23 WINTERFEST TROLLEY Downtown Pensacola becomes Christmas Town through the eyes of Winterfest. Take a ride on the red trolley or carriage and see your favorite holiday characters come to life. The tour begins at the historic Escambia County Courthouse, 223 S. Palafox, where you can get your picture taken with Santa or take in a free show by Rudolph’s Revue. Tours begin at 5 p.m. To book your tour, call 417-7321 or visit pensacolawinterfest.org.

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For more information, call 932-2229 or visit gulfbreezezoo.org.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA On Saturday, December 15, brings your kids to First United Methodist Church of Pace, located at 4540 Chumuckla Hwy. for Breakfast with Santa from 9:30 to 11 a.m. There will be balloons, bouncers, face painting, crafts and pictures with Santa.

For more information, call 994-5608 or visit pacefumc.org.

COOKIE DECORATING CLASS Just in time for the holidays.

Wendy Hauman leads a hands-on course that teaches you to make and color the perfect royal icing at Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson.

Then, you decorate on the blank canvas of Hauman’s own sugar cookies.

Everyone gets to take home their edible works of art.

The class is from 12 to 3 p.m. Space is limited, remember to pre-register.

Cost is $30 for PMA members and $40 for non-members. For more information, call 432-6247 or visit pensacolamuseumofart. org.

CHRISTMAS COOKING CLASS A Christmas-themed children’s Chocolate Art Class will take place at Blue Morning Gallery, located at 21 Palafox St., from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The class is designed for children ages 6 to 8 and 9 to 12. Tickets are $15 for one child and parent. To reserve your space, call Karen Smith at 384-4098.

A TASTE OF CHRISTMAS TRADITION Take a taste holiday goods and listen to Christmas music at Bagdad Village Museum, located at 4512 Church St. The fun begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40.

For more information, call 623-3288. “‘TIS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS” Navy Point Elementary School will present their holiday music program, “‘Tis the Night Before Christmas,” under the direction of Mrs. Swindle, music teacher. The program will feature second and third grade students and will be held at the school, 1321 Patton Dr., in the auditorium.

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CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AT EAST BRENT BAPTIST CHURCH East Brent Baptist Church, located at 4801 N. Davis Hwy., will be showing its Christmas program, “Jesus, No Other Name,” December 15 and 16 at 6 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 477-5812.

CHRISTMAS CANTATA The Beach Community Church, located on Via DeLuna Drive at the corner of Avenida 18, invites everyone to their annual Christmas concert starting at 10 a.m.

“THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD” From 8:30 to 11 a.m., enjoy the cantata at First United Methodist Church of Pace, 4540 Chumuckla Hwy. The cost is free. Call 994-5608 or visit pacefumc.org.

KIDS COOKIE WORKSHOP Kids can get messy without the cleanup. Sign your little ones up to decorate and eat holiday cookies at End of the Line Café, 610 E. Wright St. The fun starts at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10-$15. Register by Dec. 15. For more information, call 429-0336 or visit eotlcafe.com.

PENSACOLA CIVIC BAND’S HOLIDAY CONCERT The Pensacola Civic Band will present its annual Holiday Concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17 and Tuesday, Dec. 18 at the Pensacola State Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, 1000 College Blvd. Listen to holiday classic and new compositions. All tickets are $10. Proceeds benefit scholarships for area high school band students and Pensacola State students. For ticket reservations, call 484-1847. For more information, contact Don Snowden at 484-1800 or dsnowden@ pensacolastate.edu.

HOLIDAY CABARET Presented by Coastal Cabaret Ensemble, the Holiday Cabaret features local performers singing classic carols to hymns to modern holiday songs at Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. Tickets range from $14-$30. For more information, call 434-0257 or visit pensacolalittletheatre.com.

GIFT WRAPPING EVENT Join the Marine Core from NAS Pensacola and community volunteers as they wrap hundreds of holiday gifts for area seniors in need. Gifts were collected through the Home Instead Senior Care’s Be a Santa to a Senior program. The wrapping will begin at 10 a.m. at Home Instead Senior Care center, 100 N. Spring St. {in}

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‘PENSACOLA STATE ART FACULTY EXHIBITION’ 7 a.m. through Dec 14. Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts, Bldg. 15, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Bldg. 15.

484-2550 or pensacolastate.edu. ‘INTEGRATE. REPLICATE. GENERATE’ 10 a.m. through Dec 22. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org. ‘BILL MAULDIN: A SELECTION OF PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PRINTS FROM THR ROWE COLLECTION’ 10 a.m. through Jan 10.University of West Florida Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 11000 University Blvd, Bldg. 82.

474-3247 or uwf.edu. ‘THE HOLIDAY WALL: BE AN ORIGINAL‌ GIVE ART’ 10 a.m. through Dec 29. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. 429-9100 or bluemorninggallery.com. ‘A ROADTRIP THROUGH FLORIDA ARCHAEOLOGY’ 10 a.m. DARC, 207 E. Main St. 595-0050, ext. 107 or flpublicarchaeology.org/darc.php.

DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS SOCIETY LUNCH MEETING 11:30 a.m. Franco’s Italian Restaurant, 523 E. Gregory St. 453-9291 or dfcsociety.org.

PLAY HAPPY HOUR 4 p.m. Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 100. 466-3080 or iplaypensacola.com. ‘ELVES NIGHT OUT’ 5 p.m. Milton Antiques and Boutique Farm Products, 6705 Berryhill St. 712-8388.

WINTERFEST CONCERT 5 p.m. Seville Square, Government and Alcaniz St. 435-9014.

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

Dan Deacon WINTER WONDERLAND 5 p.m. $11-$180. Blue Wahoos Stadium, 301 W. Main St. 934-8444 x 122 or bluewahoos.com. ‘LA AROMA DE CUBA’ 6 p.m. Cordova Cigars, 6050 N. 9th Ave. 473-0080.

VEGAN DINNER AT EOTL 6 p.m. End of the Line CafĂŠ, 610 E. Wright St. 429-0336 or eotlcafe.com.

AFRICAN DRUMMING CLASSES 6:30 p.m. $2$5. Gull Point Community Center, 7000 Spanish Trail. For more information contact, 291-2718, 324-4928 or hurreyupstageandfilmworks.com.

BRAD BARNES OPEN COLLEGE JAM 7:30 p.m. Goat Lips Beer Garden, 2811 Copter Rd. 474-1919. ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ 8 p.m. Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Bldg. 82, 11000 University Pkwy. 857-6285 or uwf.edu.

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TROY BRANNON 5 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

JOHNNY BARBATO 6 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

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

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

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

BO ROBERTS 7 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com. ‘TOBYMAC WITH MANDISA, BRANDON HEATH AND FRIENDS’ 7 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. 432-0800 or pensacolaiceflyers.com.

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

KARAOKE WITH BECKY 7:30 p.m. Sabine Sandbar, 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 934-3141 or dalesbigdeck.com.

DAN DEACON, GRANT BUFFET, JPEGASUS 8 p.m. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. 4349060 or pensacolahandlebar.com.

BILL DOSSEY AND DENNIS GOSSMAN 8 p.m.

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

LIVING THE DREAM 8 p.m. World of Beer, 200 S. Palafox. 332-7952 or wobusa.com/palafox.

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

DJ MR LAO 8 p.m. Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

COLLEGE DANCE NIGHT 9 p.m. Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

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Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 100. 466-3080 or gulfcoastpartycrew.com.

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‘PENSACOLA STATE ART FACULTY EXHIBITION’ 8 a.m. through Dec 14. Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts, Bldg.

15, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Bldg. 15. 484-2550 or pensacolastate.edu.

‘INTEGRATE. REPLICATE. GENERATE’ 10 a.m. through Dec 22.

Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org.

‘BILL MAULDIN: A SELECTION OF PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PRINTS FROM THR ROWE COLLECTION’ 10 a.m. through Jan 10.University of West Florida Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 11000 University Blvd, Bldg. 82. 474-3247 or uwf.edu.

‘THE HOLIDAY WALL: BE AN ORIGINAL… GIVE ART’ 10 a.m. through Dec 29. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. 429-9100 or bluemorninggallery.com.

‘A ROADTRIP THROUGH FLORIDA ARCHAEOLOGY’ 10 a.m. DARC, 207 E. Main St. 595-0050, ext. 107 or flpublicarchaeology.org/darc.php.

PLAY HAPPY HOUR 4 p.m. Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 100. 466-3080 or iplaypensacola.com.

WINE TASTING AT DK 4:30 p.m. Distinctive Kitchens, 29 S. Palafox. 438-4688 or dk4u.com.

WINTER WONDERLAND 5 p.m. $11-$180. Blue Wahoos Stadium, 301 W. Main St. 934-8444 x 122 or bluewahoos.com.

ZOO LIGHTS 5 p.m. Gulf Breeze Zoo, 5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., 932-2229 or gulfbreezezoo.org.

WINTERFEST TROLLEY TOUR 5:30 p.m. 223 S. Palafox. 417-7321 or pensacolawinterfest.org.

WINE TASTING AT SEVILLE QUARTER 5 p.m.

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

‘LIMITED DINNER AND HAPPY HOUR AT GREGORY STREET’ 5 p.m. $16-$20. Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Baked Lemon Pepper Grouper, Chicken Cordon Blue. Gregory Street Assembly Hall, 501 E. Gregory St. 607-8633.

WINE TASTING AT CITY GROCERY 5:15 p.m.

City Grocery, 2050 N. 12th Ave. 469-8100.

WINE AND GLIDE SEGWAY TOUR 5:30 p.m. $45. Emerald Coast Tours, 701 S. Palafox. 4179292 or emeraldcoasttours.net.

WINE TASTING AT EAST HILL MARKET 5:30 p.m.

1216 N. Ninth Ave. Meter Rentals $5. T.T. Wentworth Museum, 330 S. Jefferson. 595-5985 ext 111.

JOE OCCHIPINTI BIG BAND 6:30 p.m.

Gregory Street Assembly Hall, 501 E. Gregory St. 307-8633.

‘HARD TIMES BLUES TOUR: A NIGHT OF COMICS, FICTION, POETRY AND MUSIC’ 7 p.m. Open Books, 1040 N. Guillemard St. 4536774 or openbookspcola.org.

ICE FLYERS VS. ICE GATORS 7 p.m. Pensacola Civic Center, 201 E. Gregory St. 432-0800 or pensacolaiceflyers.com.

BALLET PENSACOLA’S NUTCRACKER 7 p.m.

Saenger Theatre, 118 Palafox. 434-7760 or pensacolasaenger.com.

‘A CHRISTMAS STORY’ 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 434-0257 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.

‘A LITTLE PRINCESS’ 7:30 p.m. Panhandle Community Theatre, 4646 Woodbine Rd. 2217599 or panhandlecommunitytheatre.com.

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ 8 p.m. Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Bldg. 82, 11000 University Pkwy. 857-6285 or uwf.edu.

SWING DANCING 8:30 p.m. American Legion, 1401 Intendencia St. $5. 437-5465 or pensacolaswing.com ‘STAND UP COMEDY SHOW’ 9:30 p.m. Big Easy Tavern, 710 N. Palafox. 208-5976.

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JACK ROBERTSON SHOW 5 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

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

TROY BRANNON 5:30 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

KEITH LEE AND MYSTIC SPRINGS 7 p.m. Hub Stacey’s at the Point, 5851 Galvez Rd. 497-0071 or hubstaceys.com.

KARAOKE WITH BECKY 7:30 p.m. Sabine Sandbar, 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd. , Pensacola Beach. 934-3141 or dalesbigdeck.com.

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around the rest of the gallery for unexpected, reasonably priced pieces.

“Browsing around the gallery, one can find a lot of affordable art, from ceramic pieces to art prints and even some original art,” Wendleton said. “It is difficult to choose among them. I find it difficult to get past the jewelry counter, the potters’ displays and contents of most of the print racks.”

Art isn’t just fun to look at, but a great present for anyone on your list.

“An original piece of art is a great gift because the giver has obviously given it a lot of thought and it is not something that can be found anywhere else,” Wendleton said.

The Holiday Wall will be up until December 29. {in}

photo by Jennie McKeon

Stumped on what to buy that friend or relative that has everything? Try an original work of art. At Blue Morning Gallery, you can purchase art without having to break the bank. The Holiday Wall features various media to suit any taste.

“The Holiday Wall has been a Gallery tradition for several years in order to make it easier for Pensacola shoppers to find an affordable gift that cannot be found at a mall store,” said Connie Wendleton, one of the artists featured in the gallery.

The wall features works by member artists and are all WHERE: 21 S. Palafox priced at $100 or less, giving DETAILS: 429-9100 or bluemorninggallery.com all budgets the opportunity to purchase original art. But look

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MIKE BOCCIA 7:45 p.m. Goat Lips Beer Garden, 2811 Copter Rd. 474-1919.

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

SCOTT KOEHN 8 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 6779153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

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

BUZZCUT 9 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com.

WAYNE MILLS 9 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

HOTEL OSCAR 9 p.m. World of Beer, 200 S. Palafox. 332-7952 or wobusa.com/palafox.

KATAGORY 5 9 p.m. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

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

KNEE DEEP BAND 9:30 p.m. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, 10 S. Palafox. 497-6073 or hopjacks.com.

BIG MUDDY, WES LOPER 10 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

REGGAE NITE 10 p.m. $5. Heritage Museum, 407 N DeVilliers St. Contact 281-1270 for more details.

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PALAFOX MARKET 8 a.m. Martin Luther King Plaza on North Palafox Street between Chase and Garden streets. palafoxmarket.com.

‘THE HOLIDAY WALL: BE AN ORIGINAL… GIVE ART’ 10 a.m. through Dec 29. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. 429-9100 or bluemorninggallery.com.

‘A ROADTRIP THROUGH FLORIDA ARCHAEOLOGY’ 10 a.m. DARC, 207 E. Main St. 595-0050, ext. 107 or flpublicarchaeology.org/darc.php.

DISCOVERY SATURDAY 10 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum, 1750 Radford Blvd. 452-3604 or navalaviationmuseum.org.

BOB TYLER FREE CAT AND DOG ADOPTION EVENT 11 a.m. Bob Tyler Toyota, 7201 Pensacola Blvd. 432-4250 or humanesocietyofpensacola.org.

WINTER WONDERLAND 11 a.m. $11-$180. Blue Wahoos Stadium, 301 W. Main St. 934-8444 x 122 or bluewahoos.com.

‘INTEGR ATE. REPLICATE. GENER ATE’ 12 p.m. through Dec 22. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org.

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by Hana Frenette

Christmas-time is almost upon us. With each passing day, we are exposed to more synthesized cheer and joy. Not to say that plenty of real cheer doesn’t exist on its own.

It does, it’s simply trumped by the movies and the commercials played at warp speed from

‘BILL MAULDIN: A SELECTION OF PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PRINTS FROM THR ROWE COLLECTION’ 12 p.m. through Jan 10.University of West Florida Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 11000 University Blvd, Bldg. 82.

474-3247 or uwf.edu.

HUB STACEY’S 9TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY WITH MYSTIC SPRINGS 2 p.m. Hub Stacey’s at the Point, 5851 Galvez Rd. 497-0071 or hubstaceys.com.

PLAY HAPPY HOUR 4 p.m. Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 100. 466-3080 or iplaypensacola.com.

ZOO LIGHTS 5 p.m. Gulf Breeze Zoo, 5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., 932-2229 or gulfbreezezoo.org.

WINTERFEST TROLLEY TOUR 5 p.m. 223 S. Palafox. 417-7321 or pensacolawinterfest.org.

CHRISTMAS GALA 6 p.m. Pensacola Lighthouse, 2081 Radford Blvd. 393-1561 or pensacolalighthouse.org.

‘A TASTE OF CHRISTMAS TRADITION – CHRISTMAS MUSIC GALA & RECEPTION’ 7 p.m. $40. Bagdad Village Museum, 4512 Church St. 623-3288.

BALLET PENSACOLA’S NUTCRACKER 7 p.m.

Saenger Theatre, 118 Palafox. 434-7760 or pensacolasaenger.com.

‘A CHRISTMAS STORY’ 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 434-0257 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.

‘A LITTLE PRINCESS’ 7:30 p.m. Panhandle Community Theatre, 4646 Woodbine Rd. 2217599 or panhandlecommunitytheatre.com.

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ 8 p.m. Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Bldg. 82, 11000 University Pkwy. 857-6285 or uwf.edu.

live music

JOE OCCHIPINTI SMALL GROUP JAZZ 10 a.m.

The Drowsy Poet Coffee Company, 86 Brent Lane. 434-7638.

TROY BRANNON 12 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

Thanksgiving until Christmas morning.

True love materializes out of nowhere, grand gestures are made, and everyone gets exactly what they want.

If you’re feeling like a more realistic Christmas experience, or just want to laugh all your Christmas stress away, take a moment to check out Theater West’s production of the “Santaland Diaries,” originally written by best-selling humorist and NPR contributor David Sedaris.

The piece was originally read on NPR’s “Morning Edition” in 1992 and is a first person narrative of what it’s like to be an elf inside of a Macy’s Santaland in New York City.

The story offers hilarious accounts of angry elves, cocky Santas and the completely oblivious families and children that are encountered.

The play has been adapted to a one-man show by Tony winning actor and director Joe Mantello, with Theater West providing Paxton McCaghren as the lead.

“We’ll have two sets, one being his cramped studio apartment and the other

WAYNE MILLS 1 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

JACK ROBERTSON SHOW 5 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

PAUL KILLOUGH 6 p.m. Crabs We Got ‘Em, 6 Casino Beach. 932-0700 or crabswegotem.com.

CHRIS THOMAS KING, HOLLOWMAN, BADWATER 8 p.m. $10. Vinyl Music Hall, 5 E. Garden St. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com.

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

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

WILDWOOD 8 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

BUZZCUT 9 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com.

LONG REEF 9 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse. goodgrits.com FAVOR 9 p.m. World of Beer, 200 S. Palafox.

332-7952 or wobusa.com/palafox.

KATAGORY 5 9 p.m. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

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

NICK WING K AR AOKE 9 p.m. Hub Stacey’s at the Point, 5851 Galvez Rd. 497-0071 or hubstaceys.com.

BUZZ KIEFER’S NAUGHTY BAWDY NAASTY XMAS SHOW 9:30 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

REDDOG AND FRIENDS 9:30 p.m. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, 10 S. Palafox. 4976073 or hopjacks.com.

us how funny everything really can be being Macy’s Santaland,” McCaghren said. when it’s not being taken so seriously and “We’re really trying to create the dualits meaning has become so removed. The ity of being in his apartment and being at “Santlaland Diaries” somehow makes the Macy’s.” flaws of humanity hilarious, in an endearMcCaughren is a professional actor, ing, charming kind of way. with a MFA in Theater from the University Take your friends or family to see it of New Orleans. and remind yourself that Christmas and “I live here half the time, and then the effect it has on people is funny. At I’m over there for the rest,” McCaughren least some of the time. said. “There’s just so much theater work in Also, keep in mind this play was inLouisiana.” tended for a mature audience. The realizaThe piece was chosen by the theater tion that Santa isn’t real might be gathered because of its distinct message, and the in a general sort of way from attending a honest way in which it’s told. said performance. {in} “This guy has a slacker job beforehand, then he gets the Santaland job and really just starts realizing how commercialized Christmas has become and what we’ve really WHEN: Dec. 14-16 and Dec. 21-23; 7:30 p.m. for turned into as a society,” he said.

Friday and Saturday shows, 3:30 p.m. for Sunday However, this isn’t an atshows tack on commercialism and the WHERE: Theater West, 9732 Sydney Road greed of America. And it’s not a COST: $15 peace-pushing story about how DETAILS: 912-4087, or email reservations@sanceveryone should love one another tuarytheaterwest.com and hug instead of giving gifts.

It’s a story that attempts to show

SANTALAND DIARIES

CORNBRED 11 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

SUNDAY 12.16

‘THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD CANTATA’ 8:30 a.m. First UMC of Pace, 4540 Chumuckla Highway. 994-5608 or pacefumc.org.

WORSHIP ON THE WATER 11 a.m. Tent Stage, Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

WINTER WONDERLAND 12 p.m. $11-$180. Blue Wahoos Stadium, 301 W. Main St. 934-8444 x 122 or bluewahoos.com.

‘THE HOLIDAY WALL: BE AN ORIGINAL… GIVE ART’ 12:30 p.m. through Dec 29. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. 429-9100 or bluemorninggallery.com.

BALLET PENSACOLA’S NUTCRACKER’ 1:30 p.m. Saenger Theatre, 118 Palafox. 434-7760 or pensacolasaenger.com.

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happenings DAVE MCCORMICK 8:30 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama. com.

STROMA, WAYPOINT, ERIC TAYLOR 9 p.m. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. 434-9060 or pensacolahandlebar.com.

MUSIC AND KARAOKE 9 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com.

MONDAY 12.17

‘A LITTLE PRINCESS’ 2:30 p.m. Panhandle Community Theatre, 4646 Woodbine Rd. 2217599 or panhandlecommunitytheatre.com.

‘A CHRISTMAS STORY’ 2:30 p.m. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 434-0257 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ 2:30 p.m. Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Bldg. 82, 11000 University Pkwy. 857-6285 or uwf.edu.

PLAY HAPPY HOUR 4 p.m. Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 100. 466-3080 or iplaypensacola.com.

ZOO LIGHTS 5 p.m. Gulf Breeze Zoo, 5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., 932-2229 or gulfbreezezoo.org.

live music

CLARENCE BELL 11 a.m. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

LEAANNE CRESWELL & RICK WHALEY 12 p.m.

Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

J. HAWKINS & JAMES DANIEL 3 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

MASON JAR 3 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

DAVID “SMOOTH HORN” JONES 3 p.m.

Rodizio Grill, 605 E. Gregory St. 466-2113 or rodiziogrill.com.

LEKTRIC MULLET 4 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach.

932-2211 or sandshaker.com.

RISING KARMA 4 p.m. Hub Stacey’s at the Point, 5851 Galvez Rd. 497-0071 or hubstaceys.com.

VICTOR WAINWRIGHT & THE WILD ROOTS 4 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

RON WILLIAMSON OPEN MIC JAM 6 p.m. Goat Lips Beer Garden, 2811 Copter Rd. 474-1919.

WAYNE MILLS 7:30 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

‘THE HOLIDAY WALL: BE AN ORIGINAL… GIVE ART’ 10 a.m. through Dec 29. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. 429-9100 or bluemorninggallery.com.

‘A ROADTRIP THROUGH FLORIDA ARCHAEOLOGY’ 10 a.m. DARC, 207 E. Main St. 595-0050, ext. 107 or flpublicarchaeology.org/ darc.php.

PLAY HAPPY HOUR 4 p.m. Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 100. 466-3080 or iplaypensacola.com.

OYSTER NIGHT AT ATLAS 5 p.m. First dozen are 25 cents apiece and $2 Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob Ultra drafts until close. Atlas, 600 S. Barracks St. 4700003 or atlas.goodgrits.com.

‘KIDS COOKIE WORKSHOP – DECORATE AND EAT COOKIES’ 5:30 p.m. $10-$15, register by Dec 15. End of the Line Café, 610 E. Wright St. 429-0336 or eotlcafe.com.

BURGERS & BEER NIGHT AT SURF BURGER 6 p.m. Surf Burger, 500 Quietwater Beach Rd., Pensacola Beach. 932-1417 or thesurfburger.com.

THE GULF BREEZE BOOK CLUB 6:30 p.m. Pensacola Beach Elk’s Lodge, 661 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 932-8620.

TEXAS HOLD’EM 4 FUN 7 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com.

HOLIDAY CABARET 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 434-0257 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.

PENSACOLA CIVIC BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, 1000 College Blvd. 484-1847 or lyceum.pensacolastate.edu.

GAMER’S NIGHT 8 p.m. Fast Eddie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

EXTREME TRIVIA 9 p.m. Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 100. 466-3080 or iplaypensacola.com.

live music

OPEN MIC WITH CATHY PACE 5 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

PAUL KILLOUGH 6 p.m. Crabs We Got ‘Em, 6 Casino Beach. 932-0700 or crabswegotem. com.

MUSICIANS ALLIANCE 9 p.m. LiliMarlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 4346211 or sevillequarter.com.

LIVIN’ THE DREAM 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at

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

TUESDAY 12.18

‘THE HOLIDAY WALL: BE AN ORIGINAL… GIVE ART’ 10 a.m. through Dec 29. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. 429-9100 or bluemorninggallery.com.

‘INTEGRATE. REPLICATE. GENERATE’ 10 a.m. through Dec 22. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org.

‘BILL MAULDIN: A SELECTION OF PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PRINTS FROM THR ROWE COLLECTION’ 10 a.m. through Jan 10.University of West Florida Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 11000 University Blvd, Bldg. 82.

474-3247 or uwf.edu.

‘A ROADTRIP THROUGH FLORIDA ARCHAEOLOGY’ 10 a.m. DARC, 207 E. Main St. 595-0050, ext. 107 or flpublicarchaeology.org/ darc.php.

PLAY HAPPY HOUR 4 p.m. Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 100. 466-3080 or iplaypensacola.com.

HALF-PRICE SUSHI 5 p.m. Atlas, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or atlas.goodgrits.com.

PRIME TIME TUESDAYS 5:30 p.m. Jackson’s, 400 S. Palafox. 469-9898 or jacksons.goodgrits.com.

SANTA’S HOLIDAY EXPRESS TOUR 5:30 p.m.

Five Flags Trolley, 226 E. Intendencia St. 4350914 or fiveflagstrolley.com.

YOGA WITH BECKIE SATHRE 6 p.m. $2 for non-members. Ever’man Natural Foods, 315 W. Garden St. 438-0402 or everman.org.

ANCHOR STEPS SWING NIGHT 7 p.m. $3-$5.

Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

HOLIDAY CABARET 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 434-0257 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.

PENSACOLA CIVIC BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, 1000 College Blvd. 484-1847 or lyceum.pensacolastate.edu.

TOSH TUESDAY 8 p.m. LiliMarlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

live music

KITT LOUGH 6 p.m. LiliMarlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

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

WES LOPER 7 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

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

TUESDAY JAM NIGHT 8 p.m. LiliMarlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

THE VILE IMPURITY, EXOPHAGY AND MORE 9 p.m. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. 4349060 or pensacolahandlebar.com.

MIKE QUINN 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

KARAOKE WITH GEORGE 9 p.m. Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 200. 466-3080 or iplaypensacola. com.

KARAOKE AT PADDY O’LEARY’S 9 p.m. Paddy O’ Leary’s Irish Pub, 49 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach. 916-9808 or paddyolearysirishpub.com.

WEDNESDAY 12.19

‘THE HOLIDAY WALL: BE AN ORIGINAL… GIVE ART’ 10 a.m. through Dec 29. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. 429-9100 or bluemorninggallery.com.

‘INTEGRATE. REPLICATE. GENERATE’ 10 a.m.

through Dec 22. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org.

‘BILL MAULDIN: A SELECTION OF PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PRINTS FROM THR ROWE COLLECTION’ 10 a.m. through Jan 10.University of West Florida Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 11000 University Blvd, Bldg. 82.

474-3247 or uwf.edu.

‘A ROADTRIP THROUGH FLORIDA ARCHAEOLOGY’ 10 a.m. DARC, 207 E. Main St. 595-0050, ext. 107 or flpublicarchaeology.org/darc.php.

PLAY HAPPY HOUR 4 p.m. Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 100. 466-3080 or iplaypensacola.com.

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

WINE DOWN WEDESDAYS 5 p.m. All bottled wines are 50 percent off. Jackson’s, 400 S. Barracks St. 469-9898 or jacksons.goodgrits.com.

SANTA’S HOLIDAY EXPRESS TOUR 5:30 p.m.

Five Flags Trolley, 226 E. Intendencia St. 435-0914 or fiveflagstrolley.com.

LIFETREE CAFÉ 5:30 p.m. Conversations about life and faith, coffee and snacks provided. Grace Lutheran Church, 6601 N. 9th Ave. For more information, call 476-5667.

ANCHOR STEPS SWING NIGHT 7 p.m. $3. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

SURF MOVIE NIGHT AT SURF BURGER 7 p.m.

Surf Burger, 500 Quietwater Beach Rd., Pensacola Beach. 932-1417 or thesurfburger.com.

HOLIDAY CABARET 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 434-0257 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.

BAR GAMES-WEEKLY TRIVIA NIGHT 8 p.m. Goat Lips Beer Garden, 2811 Copter Rd. 474-1919.

live music

NEIL DOVER 4 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 5 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse. goodgrits.com PADDY’S OPEN MIC NIGHT 7 p.m. Paddy O’Leary’s Irish Pub, 49 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach. 916-9808 or paddyolearysirishpub.com.

OPEN MIC NIGHT 7 p.m. End of the Line Café, 610 E. Wright St. 429-0336 or eotlcafe.com.

REED LIGHTFOOT 7 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com.

MIKE JENCKS BAND 8 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 9322211 or sandshaker.com.

ROCK STAR KARAOKE WITH MICHAEL JENCKS 8 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com.

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

I100 WEDNESDAYS 8 p.m. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

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

EXTREME KARAOKE WITH G.C.P.C 9 p.m. Ticket Sports Bar 1, 7100 N. Davis Highway. 476-1099 or gulfcoastpartycrew.com.

MIKE QUINN 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

ELECTRONIC WEDNESDAYS TURBULANCE 10 p.m. Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

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news of the weird HAIR LIP Plastic surgeons in Turkey and France told CNN in November that mustache implants have suddenly surged in popularity as Middle Eastern men use their increased lip bushiness to convey power and prestige. Surgeons extract follicles from hairier parts of the body in procedures that cost the equivalent of around $7,000 and show full results in about six months. An anthropology professor told CNN that, by tradition in Arab countries, a man of honor would “swear on my mustache,” use mustaches as collateral for loans, shave off a vanquished foe’s mustache as a reward, and gravely insult enemies with “Curse be upon your mustache!”

LATEST RELIGIOUS MESSAGES At the religious festival of Pon, thousands of Muslims travel to Gunung Kemukus, on Indonesia’s main island of Java, to have the required sexual intercourse with a stranger. The experience, which supposedly brings good fortune, has become heavily commercialized, but nevertheless, about half the participants are “pure,” in that no money changes hands. More than a quick tryst is involved, according to an October Global Mail dispatch. The pilgrims must first pray, then bathe themselves, then select their proper stranger, then bathe themselves afterward (carefully saving the water for later re-use), and finally return seven times at 35-day intervals to refresh their ritual.

• According to testimony in Perth, Australia, in November, one retired priest, Thomas Byrne, 80, bit off the ear of another, Thomas Smith, 81, in a brawl over a parking space.

Father Byrne and Father Smith are residents of the same retirement home in the Perth suburb of Dianella.

• For centuries, some residents of India’s Madhya Pradesh state have allowed themselves to be trampled by garishly dressed animals in periodic attempts to have their prayers answered. The November “Ekadashi” (the 11th day of certain months of the Hindu calendar) this year began with prayers, followed by the liquoring up of the animals (cows in Ujjain and buffaloes in Bhopal, for example) to “remove their inhibitions,” according to a WebIndia123

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report. Even so, according to local press reports, hardly anyone ever gets hurt.

CULTURAL DIVERSITY Things People Believe: (1) Personalities are heavily influenced by blood types, according to the Japanese.

People with Type A blood are thought to be “sensitive perfectionists and good team players, but over-anxious,” according to a November BBC News dispatch, while O’s are “curious and generous but stubborn.” Some industries market blood-type-specific products ranging from soft drinks to condoms. (2) Names given by their parents heavily influence a person’s fortunes in life, according to many Thais, but that means relief from misery is just an official name-change away, according to a November Wall Street Journal dispatch from Bangkok.

Services-for-fee are available to help find prosperous names, with one smartphone application suggesting five for the equivalent of about $10.

PERSPECTIVE “In beautiful La Jolla Cove,” wrote The New York Times in November, describing the cliffside-vista community near San Diego, “art galleries and coffee shops meet a stretch of unspoiled cliffs and Pacific Ocean”—unspoiled, that is, until recently, when seagulls took over. Now, because of California’s showcase environmental regulations, use of the cove has been restricted, and cleaning the bird droppings from the land is subject to a permit-application process that might take two years. Some residents profess not to mind (“Smells just like the ocean,” said one, “but maybe a little ‘heightened’”) while others are appalled (“As soon as we pulled up, it was like, this is awful”). Even though the smell grows “more acrid by the day,” according to the Times, residents’ and visitors’ only short-term hope is for cleansing by the traditional winter rains (which, fortunately, do not require California permits).

From Universal Press Syndicate Chuck Shepherd’s News Of The Weird © 2012 Chuck Shepherd

Send your weird news to Chuck Shepherd, P.O. Box 18737, Tampa, Fla., 33679 or weirdnews@earthlink.net, or go to newsoftheweird.com.

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