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national service organization for opera, has named Dr. Ruth W. Orth, chair of Pensacola Opera’s Board of Trustees, the recipient of the 2014 National Opera Trustee Recognition Award. In its seventh year, this award honors outstanding trustees of U.S. opera companies for exemplary leadership, generosity and audience-building efforts on behalf of their respective opera companies.

DEBBIE DOUMA The Pensacola State College dean recently received the national Campus Impact Award for Outstanding Grants Professional at the 47th annual conference of the Council for Resource Development in Washington, D.C. Douma heads the PSC Institutional Effectiveness and Grants Department and was cited for her dedication to improving access to higher education and her tireless work to empower others to succeed.

JAY BELL The Pensacola native and two-

time National League All-Star infielder has been named to the 2014 coaching staff of the Cincinnati Reds as the team’s bench coach. Bell, 47, spent last season as the Pittsburgh Pirates' hitting coach under manager Clint Hurdle. In 2012, Bell was the hitting coach for the Southern League champion Mobile BayBears. In 18 Major League seasons, he hit .265 with 195 HR and 860 RBI.

SUSAN STORY American Water Works Company Inc., the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, has announced that Story will become its president and CEO in May 2014. She is currently American Water’s senior vice president and chief financial officer. Before joining American Water, Story served as executive vice president of Southern Company. She also served as president and CEO of Gulf Power Company before that promotion.

LARRY JOHNSON The Pensacola City

Councilman for District 4 sponsored the ordinance that created a Domestic Partnership Registry for the city of Pensacola.

The ordinance, drafted by the American Civil Liberties Union, was passed on second reading by an 8-1 vote and awaits Mayor Ashton Hayward’s signature.

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by Rick Outzen

SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS On Tuesday, Dec. 17, the U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office announced that they arrested 93 wanted felons in a street-level sweep dubbed as “Operation Reindeer Games.”

In just four days over 120 warrants were served, three firearms seized, over 1000 grams of various drugs and $240 in counterfeit bills were confiscated, a stolen car was recovered, and three active meth labs were shutdown.

This sweep was the latest, but not the last, conducted as part of Sheriff David Morgan’s crackdown on violent offenders with the help of the U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force. The agencies’ shared goal has been to make the people in the community feel safer.

Operation Reindeer Games came just two weeks after Sheriff Morgan held a press conference to announce the success of another warrant sweep, also conducted with the U.S. Marshals Task Force, which had produced 61 arrests on a total of 76 charges.

The 154 arrests made during the sweeps are a step in the right direction in making our streets and neighborhoods safer. We need more of these sweeps. If the joint task force wants to start another the day after Christmas, we will be cheering for them.

The reality for some of the neighborhoods is that they aren’t safe. The “drug boys” and their “jits” control city and county blocks as they service their customers that stop by their drug houses. They have been known to swarm the cars of residents just driving through the neighborhood, mistaking them for customers.

The criminals control the neighborhood, not the city or county.

Some of the elderly residents in those neighborhoods, many who have lived on those blocks most of their adult lives, are afraid to leave their homes and worry about break-ins when they do. They tell me that they have called the Pensacola Police and Escambia Sheriff’s Office asking for help.

Nothing happens, other than maybe a suggestion to form a neighborhood watch.

Sweeps with catchy names like Reindeer Games and Gunsmoke do offer them some comfort, but it would be more assuring if those arrests were made in their neighborhoods and on their blocks.

My intent is not to bash law enforcement, but to encourage them to step it up even further. If there isn’t enough money in the budget to do it, tell the community how much more you need and we will push for it.

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After two city council meetings packed with supporters, a proposed Domestic Partnership Registry (DPR) for the city of Pensacola passed a final vote on Dec. 12. With that vote, Pensacola joins North Port as the most recent Florida municipalities to establish DPRs, joining at least 14 other cities and counties in the state.

A DPR is a legal mechanism that provides certain rights to two unmarried cohabitating people, regardless of gender.

While DPRs provide some rights that convey with marriage—health care and correctional facility visitation, participation in a dependent’s education, notification in case of an emergency, and funeral/burial decisions among others—a domestic partnership is not intended to equate to marriage.

City Councilman Larry Johnson (District 4) sponsored the ordinance, which was the product of collaboration with Sara Latshaw, Northwest Florida Regional Director of the ACLU of Florida. “Sara and I sat down and talked about it several months ago,” Johnson told the IN the day after the ordinance passed the council in an 8-1 vote. “We realized we felt the same way about this.”

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Johnson said the concept of a DPR had been on his mind after hearing stories from constituents regarding their inabilities to make health care decisions for their partners. A friend who was unable to speak for his longtime girlfriend while she was hospitalized was the first such story. An elderly, straight couple that lives together in Johnson’s district contacted him, worried about future health care decisions. The female partner receives her late husband’s pension from the United States Postal Service, which she would lose if she married her current partner, so the couple remains unmarried.

“I also heard stories from same sex couples of cases where they couldn’t visit their partner in the hospital because they weren’t a family member. I had a family

member who was gay and I am very sensitive to this issue—it touched me,” said Johnson. “I thought it was the right thing to do as I heard more of these stories.”

“I was very proud to sponsor this,” said Johnson, but reiterated his thanks to Latshaw for the research and community organization efforts she undertook. “I’ve been on city council for five years and I have only once seen that many people in the city council chambers,” he said.

“I cannot give her enough credit.”

During the ordinance’s first reading at the Nov. 14 regular council meeting, nearly 20 members of the public ranging from clergy, attorneys, local business leaders, and both LGBT and heterosexual citizens whose lives the registry would affect addressed the council, asking for their affirmative vote.

“I think that we’ve told the world that we are an accepting community, that we have compassion, that we are progressive; and all those things, I think, are very positive for Pensacola.”

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These testimonies were enough to sway one council member to change his stance. “I already had tremendous respect for Councilman Wingate, but I gained even more,” Johnson stated. Wingate’s comments at the meeting garnered much applause when he explained, “I always used religion as the basis, but I feel this was beautiful tonight—I’ve been convinced that it’s something that would benefit the people of the community and I’m willing to support it.”

The stories were not enough to sway all council members, however. At the Dec. 12 meeting, Jewel Cannada-Wynn wore red, the color supporters of the ordinance wore to the meetings, but she again cast the lone opposing vote. “For me as an educator, I feel that this undermines the very fiber of our culture and that is marriage and the family unit. You may not agree with me, but I’ve thought about this long and hard,” she explained. “To me, I must be consistent with what I believe and what I teach.”

Many supporters of the ordinance see it not as a detriment to the ideal of family, but a way to provide greater protections for those already living as families. inweekly.net

“I just felt like it was the right thing to do to let people in the community know that it’s not just about a certain group of people, it’s about all of us.”

Karen Kilpatrick Karen Kilpatrick, the president of the Panhandle Chapter of the ACLU of Florida, said she decided to speak before the council to demonstrate the need for the DPR and the range of people it would benefit. “I just felt like it was the right thing to do to let people in the community know that it’s not just about a certain group of people, it’s about all of us—gay, straight, whoever,” Kilpatrick said. “There are a lot of heterosexual couples out there living together, taking care of kids, and for one reason or another, they’re not legally married.”

Kilpatrick herself will benefit from the DPR, having been in a relationship with partner Henry McMahon for over 25 years.

“Henry and I both had been married previously and we chose not to go down that path; it wasn’t for us,” Kilpatrick said. While their relationship hasn’t been challenged yet, the couple knows it’s likely in their future. “I know that that will be coming because of our ages and medical conditions.

Henry is a service-connected veteran, disabled,” Kilpatrick said of their situation.

“That [DPR] will help us with these medical situations when they start arising.”

Johnson said that apart from a couple of negative calls and emails, the response so far has been “overwhelmingly positive.” The council member hopes that positivity will encourage the establishment of more DPRs in the area, as Pensacola’s DPR applies only within the city limits or within cities and counties that also have DPRs in place.

To provide the benefits to a larger group of people, Johnson stated he would like to see a similar measure passed for Escambia County. “I would very much appreciate the Escambia County Commission taking this up,” he stated. “I would support them and help them, and I know Sara Latshaw would.”

Until then, the city limits will be the only place in the Panhandle aside from Leon County (Tallahassee) where a domestic partnership is recognized.

Cohabitating individuals 18 years and older who are not related by blood can file an affidavit of domestic partnership with the City Clerk, pay required fees, and receive a certificate and laminated card as documentation of the partnership; a domestic partnership can be terminated by filing an affidavit with the Clerk, as well.

The City Clerk has 90 days to get the paperwork and process ready, and expects to open the DPR by March 2014.

“I think that we’ve told the world that we are an accepting community, that we have compassion, that we are progressive; and all those things, I think, are very positive for Pensacola,” said Johnson. {in} December 19, 2013

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HOW TO BE... {Joani} How do you keep from becoming a Christmas-zilla like the rest of those meanies out there shoving their way through the aisles and trying to steal your parking spot?

Here are some tips that I've seen work (on myself and my former customers): Take a deep breath.

Seriously. It's not that complicated, but it is easy to forget.

Before you honk your horn or sigh loudly or tap your foot anxiously while waiting in line or exclaim loudly that said line is "moving too slow," ask yourself this simple question: Will it help anything? You know it won't—and in the case of the line it might even have the opposite effect—so keep it to yourself.

It's important to try and keep some perspective.

Example: If it's not the last item on the shelf and someone steps in front of you to grab it, let it slide. As long as you get what you're shopping for too, it's not that big of a deal. (But if it's the last one, all bets are off.)

Never underestimate the power of a good meal or caffeine fix. We're all a little more on edge with empty stomachs, making shopping while hungry a surefire recipe for disaster. And even if you aren't a coffee drinker, you might want to try getting a little caffeine buzz on in some form. Zipping through the crowds is way better than being bogged down in them.

Don't let the bastards get you down. If someone bumps into you and doesn't say "excuse me" don't yell something snarky at them like "Thanks for not saying excuse me!" Instead just remember to apologize politely the next time you bump into someone. Two wrongs don't make a right, remember? You don't want to get moved to the naughty list this late in the game, do you?

Having worked retail for the better half of my teens and early twenties, I feel confident making this generalization: Way too many people turn into assholes around the holidays.

Of course, some people are just that way all the time. They don't need a holiday to make them mean. Most people start out all jingle bells and holly jolly—shopping casually, humming along with soft rock renditions of classic carols, sipping peppermint mochas. But somewhere around Dec. 20, the pressure sets in and some of us begin to lose it.

I've seen sweet little old ladies turn in a flash when someone cuts them in line.

I've also seen my fair share of people get pushy—literally—trying to make their way

through crowds. And I'm sure we've all witnessed at least one in-store freak out when the "it" item of the season is sold out.

"But my daughter HAS TO HAVE that doll.

You don't understand…"

Oh, I understand alright. I understand that you waited until the last minute and somewhere, deep down, you know that was dumb. But instead of beating yourself up about it, you're taking it out on an innocent store clerk who doesn't deserve it.

I know the holidays are a stressful time— there's so much do and buy and wrap and not a lot of time to do any of it in.

But here's a news flash—you aren't special just because you've procrastinated.

There are a lot of last minute shoppers out there and chances are at least some of them are looking for the exact same things as you.

I know it sounds like crazy talk—but I really do think most of us are nice enough in general to get through the holidays civilly.

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How do you keep from becoming a Christmas-zilla like the rest of those meanies out there shoving their way through the aisles and trying to steal your parking spot?

But even though you're in the same boat, you don't have to go down with them. You can decide to not let the annoying parts of the season get to you and keep the holiday cheer in your heart. Well, that might be a bit much, especially if you're trying to start and finish your entire list on Christmas Eve. But you can at least be nice.

Nice? At Christmas? Even while waiting not-so-patiently in that insanely long line at the post office? Yes. Even then. I know it sounds like crazy talk—but I really do think most of us are nice enough in general to get through the holidays civilly. And yes, I think being nice is possible even in extra annoying holiday situations like the freaking post office (I mean, has nobody bought stamps in last three years? The price always changes!), and heaven forbid the mall, should you find yourself taking on that monster in the name of Christmas this week.

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unique & affordable {Samantha} to get the obligatory Santa mall photos.

All those memories are happy and I think therein exists the reason why the Santa lie is ok. Santa is just a vehicle to instill your own traditions, whatever they may be, while also getting to participate in the awesomeness that is happily surprising the crap out of your kids.

If you do choose to promote the hype, and "Be Santa” for your kids too, here are some tips to help you through: Prepare for the big guy’s arrival. Yeah, those aforementioned snacks are a winner. Write a wish list to Santa with your kids. Make a big deal about needing to make your house findable on the big night—maybe place a light or decoration in the window, wreath on the door, something so Santa knows how to find you.

Getting your kid involved in the process with you helps promote the believability of what you’re doing.

Leave evidence. Make sure those cookies left out for Santa are gone by the morning.

Gather proof. Scientific evidence/ technology is important in proving something that by nature is a bit physically improbable. Multiple reindeer flying a huge Santa plus presents around the globe in one night? Yeah, that requires some explaining. The NORAD tracker can help give some validity to this improbable journey. noradSanta.org Explain away. Eventually your kid will figure out that mall Santas look suspiciously different.

Don’t insult your kid’s intelligence, but help keep the dream alive by presenting some plausible explanations for these Santa impostors that also encourage some critical thinking on your kid’s part. The real Santa is probably too busy to make all of these appearances, so he sends out some of his friends for this job. Yay for delegation, Santa.

Lastly, let go of any guilt you may have. Enjoy this fleeting time where your kid wholeheartedly believes, and take comfort in the fact that you are promoting the idea that some far away guy magically bestows awesome gifts upon us, and all we have to do is be a nice person. At the heart of the fraud, after all, is a pretty good morality lesson. Once they are old enough to uncover the truth, transfer that spirit of giving into something they also can participate in, like helping out those in need.

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As parents of two very young children, my husband and I have recently been faced with the parental dilemma of whether or not to go along with the lie of Santa. Everyone (nearly) is doing it, after all. And while we don’t like the idea of lying to our children, it feels cruel to deny them something that is so culturally commonplace. It’s not as if we could avoid it if we wanted to anyway, since a large part of the Christmas season for kids is Santa-centric.

We aren't dissing Santa based on our religion or because we are anti-Christmas on any level. It's just that there are some really bizarre things tied to Santa, aside from the fact that he can defy some important laws of physics, that seem pretty nonsensical and outdated. My toddler, for instance, is very fixated on the idea that he December 19, 2013

While we don’t like the idea of lying to our children, it feels cruel to deny them something that is so culturally commonplace.

will get lots of dirty coal if he is naughty, and I still can’t wrap my head around how to explain that elves can make things like iPads.

I’m also not a super big fan of the fact that Santa is generally portrayed as white either (but that’s another story). But still, I’d feel like a horrible parent, failing my sweet kids, if I explained to them matter-of-factly that Santa is just symbolic for giving, not actually a dude with an elf workshop.

Recalling my own memories of “Santa,” they are largely tied to things my parents did—like making fake reindeer tracks, leaving cookies out for Santa, and carrots for the reindeer, and, of course, taking me

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For some, having a “family friendly” holiday may simply mean seeing distant relatives, driving around and taking in some festive lights, or maybe even some holiday baking. Simple enough, right? But for others, myself included, being "family friendly" has always been about finding the function amidst something that by definition is dysfunctional.

As a grown up only child of two loving parents who aren’t together, I’ve managed to pull off something a little different for the holidays every year of my life—from visiting extended family across the states, to spending holidays overseas with each parent, respectively. And of course,

during the time spent back on the home front, there’s the simple joy that is getting multiple meals served to you on any given holiday, which if you love food as much as I do, is a total win.

Everyone has their own unique family scenarios that can trigger certain stressors that tend to bubble up to the surface this time of year, and understandably so. Maybe it’s a crazy aunt; or perhaps a persnickety uncle. Whatever the case may be, the holidays are a time to celebrate together, rather than stand divided.

Sure, it’s easy to get stressed out about fulfilling obligations, and partaking in traditions that you may consider outside the "norm." But as you grow up you realize the norm is a joke—there is no norm. Nobody's family is perfect—nobody's. So you may

as well make the best of what and who you have in your life.

Our advice to you this holiday season: Rather than trying to work around your imperfect family—embrace them. When you sit down at the table with family members who you haven’t seen in a coon’s age, who may not know any better than to ask you questions you don’t have an answer to, don’t simply blow them off. Instead, blow them away with an answer they couldn’t possible contest. For example, if you’re asked, “When are you getting married and having babies?” A favorite question to ask singletons, respond

with a slight edge. “I don’t know my dear second cousin twice removed. Maybe after I travel the world in my tiny house and write a few books, ya bish.” And as they reach to stack the ham or sweet rolls on your plate, don’t expect them to remember which dietary sensitivity is on your radar this year. Just smile and kindly remind them you are vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, or are just sticking to an economical water and air diet these days.

Ultimately, it’s not about what you do, but rather who you are with. After all, family—however you choose to define it— means forever.

true during the holiday season. Christmas morning, as I open what will inevitably be stacks of new socks, I can see in my mother's eyes that I might as well be sitting there in footie pajamas instead of the 35-year-old man who microwaves leftover taquitos from Whataburger for breakfast. Let's face it. No matter how old we are, we'll always be kids to our parents.

It’s bad enough that I'm Facebook friends with my parents (a topic for a future article, I'm sure), but if I started drinking scotch on Christmas morning, it wouldn't be long before the sub-

sequent frowns of disapproval appear followed by genuine caring concern that leads to horrendous Catholic-sized guilt. It’s unfortunate because dealing with your family in a confined space during the holidays is exactly when you need a drink or three.

So how can you hide your boozehound ways and still be that awesome kid your parents still think you are? It’s not an exact science—believe me.

Here's how I do it.

You're going to need clear liquor. My preference is vodka, of course.

If your parents don't have a stash, sneak in a

bottle. Here's where you'll get into a little bit of questionable behavior. I use the real kids.

In this case, my nephews. During dinner, I'll excuse myself. I'll come back with homemade Shirley Temples complete with lots of cherries for my nephews. Of course, I've made myself one too. No one suspects that I’ve added a healthy helping of vodka to my own.

Here's another trick: Go old school, grab a can of coke and drink half of it. When no one's looking, sneak off to the cabinet and pour some rum in there.

It doesn't really matter how you hide the fact that you'd rather catch a buzz while dealing with your entire family, the main thing to remember is you don't want your breath smelling like you've just walked into Waffle House at three in the morning. So keep the food nearby. I heard peanut butter kills liquor breath.

Rather than trying to work around your imperfect family—embrace them.

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Dealing with your family in a confined space during the holidays is exactly when you need a drink or three.

I don't know about you, but my parents still think of me as that little tyke sitting cross-legged in front of the Curtis Mathes floor model TV playing ping-pong on the Atari. I'm 35, by the way. This is especially

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It's easy to get overwhelmed by the commercialism of Christmas. Especially when you can't afford anything you're seeing on those darn commercials. Sure, a shiny new PlayStation4 sounds like a great gift. But I'm guessing it's a little bit out of a lot of people's price range (myself included—which I know is going to totally make Christmas suck for my teenage nephew).

But it is possible to get through the holidays without maxing out your credit cards. You just have to get creative and stop worrying about what you can't buy and focus on what you can. And don't forget about what you can make and do for the people on your list too.

that counts and nothing is more thoughtful that something you spent time making— especially if it's sentimental like a photo collage or scrapbook.

But remember that DIY isn't for everybody and it isn't always cheaper.

If you have no supplies, make sure you take that into account when budgeting. Spray paint and glitter add up—trust me. And if you aren't particularly good at this type of stuff and get stressed out easily when you screw up (like I do) factor that into your decision too. Sometimes saving a few bucks isn't worth the headache.

Just say "yes" to thrift stores and antique malls. It's easy to forget these retail gems when holiday shopping, but you really shouldn't. Sure, some antiques get pricey especially when you're dealing with the rare "one of the kind" stuff. But there are still plenty of great finds hiding at most places with even better price tags—including books, vinyl and quirky things like jewelry, coffee mugs and aprons.

Think small. If you can't afford a big ticket item, try instead to think of a

Remember that DIY isn't for everybody and it isn't always cheaper.

Try the DIY route. Christmas is the perfect time to capitalize on your craft skills (if you have any) and try some of those Pinterest projects you've saved. I know it's cliché, but it really is the thought

few smaller items and pair them together.

Like a bottle wine and some new glasses or a pen with a journal or set of stationery.

There's safety in numbers and added value in being thoughtful—just don't go throwing random crap together or it won’t work as well.

Coupons are your friend. I'm not just talking about actual coupons—even

though those are great and bountiful during the holidays if you check the right places, like your email. You can also make your own coupons for friends and family— things like one night of free babysitting or a home-cooked meal. You just have to keep up your end of the bargain and actually fulfill the coupon when the giftee chooses.

Nobody likes a lame duck gift-giver.

even carry the same brands as mall stores, so you can avoid THAT craziness and appeal to the brand lovers on your list while also helping to keep your money circulating through our community.

Don't forget the market. Palafox Market is a procrastinator's dream, and again, you get to avoid the mall.

No one is going to turn down super unique, locally made food items, arts, or crafts. It's unPensacolian. You especially don't have to worry about your gift being some blah generic item they already have and it being immediately tossed into their re-gifting closet. You could even get crafty with a few items and make a gift basket of awesome.

Don't look a gift card in the mouth.

Avoid that awful feeling in the pit of your stomach when you just came up with the perfect last minute gift idea for someone…just to find that too many other people (darn those non-procrastinators) had that same brilliant idea, and now it's gone.

Chances are, if you think your giftee would love a particular item from a store, they will be equally excited to receive a gift card for future shopping purposes.

Just as an aside, restaurant gift cards are a pretty quick, easy, and much appreciated gift too.

Maybe throw one of those into that above-mentioned gift basket you're working on.

Forget things and gift experiences instead. Just pick up a pair of tickets (or even better—full or partial season passes) to the ballet, opera, art museum, symphony, Wahoos, or Ice Flyers games. Bonus, they are sure to be in stock, so no dealing with the last minute shopping crowd for hours, only to return home empty-handed.

{Samantha & Joani}

It happens to the best of us. We don't plan on procrastinating and having a list a mile long left to accomplish the week of Christmas. But somehow that's exactly where we end up.

It's okay, we aren't here to judge. Some of us on team IN may even possibly be right there with you…not naming any names though. We're sure it didn't help anyone that there was one less week of shopping this year between Black Friday and Dec. 25, just saying. Anyhow, we'd better make this December 19, 2013

short. I mean, really, what are you doing reading? You should be out shopping!

Here's the number one rule every holiday procrastinator must abide by: Don't panic. It's easy to get caught up in the adrenaline and buy bad gifts—but you must resist that urge.

Everyone can tell you bought those matching blanket and furry slipper sets as a punt. And those scented candles aren't fooling anyone either.

You must also refuse to allow yourself to fall victim to "overnight shipping" fees unless it's 100 percent necessary. Here's a good rule to keep in mind: Don't spend more money on last minute shipping than on the item itself.

Now that we've talked you down from panic mode (hopefully), let's move on. Next step: Breathe, think calmly, and assess your options. Too freaked out to think of any? It's okay, we've got you covered.

Shop local. Yeah, no shipping fees here!

A lot of local places, like Waterboyz,

Here's the number one rule every holiday procrastinator must abide by: Don't panic.

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

Who Needs Silent Nights?

by Sarah McCartan and Jessica Forbes

SATURDAY NIGHT BROOKS

Chances are you have seen Brooks Hubbert III on any number of stages around town — McGuire’s Irish Pub, Vinyl Music Hall and the Ticket, just to name a few. But there’s one place you haven’t seen this vocalist and multi-instrumentalist in any capacity — it’s Sluggo’s Vegetarian Restaurant. That is, until now. Whether he's playing guitar, fiddle, harmonica, cello and/or mandolin, Brooks’ shows are never short on original sounds. Expect songs spanning from psychedelic rock to blues, country and bluegrass. 10 p.m. Saturday Dec. 21, Sluggo’s Vegetarian Restaurant, 101 S. Jefferson St. $5. 791-6501 or sluggos.net

BIG VIRGINIA SKY SUNDAY

Cat Power / photo by Stefano Giovannini Not us. And certainty not when we have a week full of standout shows happening around town leading up to Christmas Day. Starting with Cat Power and ending with local shows at The Handlebar and Sluggo's, there's something to look forward to and keep music lovers jolly just about every night this week.

the most noteworthy artists currently making music. L.A.-based multi-instrumentalist and experimental musician, Nico Turner has been touring with Marshall, and will open what promises to be one of Vinyl’s most memorable shows of the year. 7 p.m. Thursday Dec. 19, Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. $20-$25.

607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com

CAT POWER THURSDAY

FRIDAY NIGHT DISCOTHEQUE

Chan Marshall, a.k.a. Cat Power, plays Pensacola for the first time, and it’s an understatement to say this show is a big deal for local fans. Marshall, on a solo tour with just her guitars and a grand piano, has been a songwriter and vocalist of regard since releasing her first full-length album, 1995’s “Dear Sir.” Throughout her career, Marshall has been frank about her struggles with anxiety and health issues, and her distinctive voice has expressed her heartaches over nine albums, her most recent being 2012’s “Sun.” Two of those albums are exclusively comprised of covers, and Marshall commonly covers musicians from Mary J. Blige to Bob Dylan live, showing the host of influences that come together between the ears of one of December 19, 2013

What better way to dance off those holiday indulgences than a night at the disco? Put on your dancing shoes and maybe an awkward holiday sweater, because the 'Silent Disco' is back at Vinyl Music Hall.

This time it’s the holiday edition, which hopefully means we'll be treated to least two, maybe three rounds, of Mariah Carey’s classic “All I Want for Christmas is You.” And if you haven't been to any of the other Headphone Disco events at Vinyl, trust us when we say you really are missing out on a legitimate time of dancing and singing along with everything from the latest and greatest hits to nostalgic throwbacks. 9 p.m. Friday Dec. 20, Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. $5.

607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com

released debut albums last fall/winter.

From the spacey, dark sounds of Transmute to the more upbeat beats of Dinosaur Daze, we're sure you'll be happy that this where you picked to spend part of your Christmas Eve. 9 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 24, The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona. $5 for ages 21+ ; 7 for ages 18-20. 434-9060 or pensacolahandlebar.com

CHRISTMAS DAY AT SLUGGO'S

We can't think of a better way to close out Christmas than a Sluggo's show. Those who agree can check it out in for a treat with Cookies and Cake. On top of enjoying hits like “Yeti,” you may even get some cookie treats thrown at you while watching this lady duo all wrapped up and rapping.

Then there’s solo act Mika Perritt. While Perritt’s band in NYC, Evil Child, is one

It’s an acoustic-bluegrass-Americana fueled occasion on Sunday, with a lineup nearly of entirely homegrown musicians. Locals Tanya Gallagher, who relocated to Vancouver earlier this year and is home visiting for the holidays, and Brooks Hubbert open for Big Virginia Sky. The headliner is a project led

by Pensacola’s own James Adkins and Scott Slay, joined by Big Virginia Sky / press photo award-winning banjoist Sammy Shelor, who normally plays with Lonesome she notes as being a bit more on the doom River Band. The perfect lineup to keep the side, tonight she will be singing and playing party going as you slide into the week of guitar solo by the name Vangie Lee, with Christmas. 6 p.m. Sunday Dec. 22, Vinyl what she considers to be a more country or Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. $10. 607-6758 or “doo wop” sound. Another solo act, Corbit, vinylmusichall.com joins the lineup, who our sources tell us is

CHRISTMAS EVE AT THE HANDLEBAR

Before you tuck yourself in for the night to wait for Santa, sneak away for a PBR at The Handlebar and a few tunes from Transmute and Dinosaur Daze. Both bands

comparable to a band we happen to love, Cursive. The collective group Company of Ghosts also makes a return to the Sluggo’s stage. And for fans of this particular act, Bear with Me is also worth sticking around for. X-Mas Local Showcase 9 p.m. Sluggo’s Vegetarian Restaurant. 101 S. Jefferson St. 791-6501 or sluggos.net {in}

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Ears & Fingers

by Jason Leger

R. Kelly-BLACK PANTIES

Our society is obsessed with sex.

Everywhere we turn, everywhere we look, anything we watch, our minds are berated by sex and sexuality. There is very little mystery left and, in the (loose) words of Dave Chappelle, if sex was a stock, it would be plummeting because the market is flooded.

R. Kelly is certainly no stranger to the subject of sexuality. The majority of his hits involve some sort of mildly indirect or fever-

THURSDAY 12.19

RUNNING: SIX AT SIX 6 a.m. Running Wild, 3012 E. Cervantes St. 435-9222 or werunwild.com.

FIRST CITY ART CENTER 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. “Small Works” on display through December. MondayFriday and Saturday 9 a.m. - noon. 1060 N. Guillemard St. 429-1222 or FirstCityArt.org.

ARTEL GALLERY 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The 2013 Members’ Show is on display through Jan. 3. Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 223 Palafox, Old County Courthouse. 432-3080 or artelgallery.org.

QUAYSIDE ART GALLERY 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Presenting the gallery’s Christmas Members’ Show, which will be on display through Dec. 31.

For the 10th year, Quayside is showcasing Christmas ornaments created by local Pyramid School artists, which we be available through Jan. 6.

Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 – 5 p.m. They will close in the early afternoon on Christmas Eve. 17 E. Zaragoza St. 438-2363 or quaysidegallery.com.

BLUE MORNING GALLERY 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

“All Member Holiday Exhibit” on display through Dec. 28. This annual holiday exhibit includes the “Holiday Wall,” displaying works from the Gallery’s member artists ranging from paintings to pottery, all of which are priced at $100 or under. Special holiday hours: Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., and Sunday 12:30 – 4 p.m.

Closes at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve. 21 S. Palafox.

429-9100 or bluemorninggallery.com.

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ishly direct references, so when I sat down to listen to an album titled “Black Panties,” I expected at the very least to hear a lot of innuendo.

The innuendo is certainly there. But the majority of this album is explicitly blatant and in your face about the sexual prowess and desires of one of the most recognizable faces in the R&B game. To be perfectly honest, I did a lot of blushing while listening to this album, and I had to use Urban Dictionary a couple of times.

One has to hand it to R. Kelly. On his 13th studio album, he still keeps his listeners on their toes and doesn’t allow us to know where he’s going next aurally. The past four years have seen two other albums from Kelly, both in the vein of classic soul.

Now, he decides to turn those on their ears by churning out an album of bump-n-grind R&B club bangers. To give us a good idea of what was to come, Kelly dropped the single “Cookie” a couple of months ago, which turns out to be the archetypal song for the context of this album. The absolute high point is the song “Throw This Money on

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

Currently on display: “The American Indian: Original Art and Artifacts and Interpretations Through Western Eyes,” extended through Dec. 31, and “The Design of War: World War I and II Posters and Flags,” through Jan. 3. Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday 12 — 5 p.m.

Closed Dec. 24 and 25. 407 S. Jefferson St. 4326247 or pensacolamuseumofart.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. 877937-6377 or PensacolaMESShall.org.

WINE TASTING AT AWM 5 p.m. Aragon Wine Market, 27 S. Ninth 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 every Thursday and Friday night.

Call ahead for availability and information about other tour offerings. Emerald Coast Tours, 701 S. Palafox. $45. 417-9292 or emeraldcoasttours.net.

VEGAN DINNER AT END OF THE LINE 6 - 9 p.m. While End of the Line offers vegan dinner options every day (except Mondays, when they’re closed) each Thursday the café also

You,” a dark and mysterious slow jam with tasteful auto tune. 2013 has seen me cave a little bit on my hardline stance toward auto tune; it can sound good in the right setting.

Musically speaking, this is one of the most coherent albums as a total work that I’ve heard from the guy. “Black Panties” is an album that plays like a total piece of art from beginning to end. There aren’t any stand out singles or career changing songs, it’s just a complete thought on tape.

All in all, R. Kelly is aging, and he may be making slight attempts to keep himself relevant or in the limelight. However, following up two remotely classy throwback albums with a raunchy escapade comes off as a little desperate. If you’re already an R. Kelly fan, this is probably worth your time.

Otherwise, listen to most anything from his back catalog before picking up this new long player. “Black Panties” is out now via RCA Records.

under the radar, very deserving of attention, but getting lost in the growing list of budding musicians inhabiting the world. Toddlers joined this list in 2013, but are deserving of much more attention than they have received. The band released “Toddlers,” their debut LP right around Halloween. It’s an album replete with glorious Americana noir pop and a dry delivery, reminiscent of one of the ‘90s most underrated bands, Crash Test Dummies. Very little is known about this band, aside from the fact that they call Carrboro, N.C. home and they have a vague blog. Hopefully this will change in the coming year, as Toddlers is definitely a name you should know. Pay what you want for their self-titled LP at tdlrs.bandcamp.com. {in}

IF YOU HAVEN’T HEARD:

Toddlers

Every year comes complete with a list of sleeper artists who fly

Toddlers / press photo

serves up a 3-course dinner, the menu for which changes every week. 610 E. Wright St. $15. 4290336 or eotlcafe.com.

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

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

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

live music

FRIDAY 12.20

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.

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

VINYL MUSIC HALL PRESENTS CAT POWER 7 p.m. Cat Power Solo with Nico Turner. 2 S. Palafox. $20-$25. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com.

GYPSY JAZZ 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.

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.

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

DJ ANGEL VALLE 10 p.m. Apple Annie’s at

TOURS OF HISTORIC ST. MICHAEL’S CEMETERY 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Forty-fi ve minute tours of this eight acre green space in the heart of historic Pensacola give you a unique look at over 200 years of local history. Learn about symbolism behind the images, the people and places associated with this community, and preservation eff orts in this historic cemetery. Tours off ered every Tuesday and Friday. 436-4643 or stmichaelscemetery.org.

WINE TASTING AT SEVILLE QUARTER 5 p.m.

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

WINE TASTING AT CITY GROCERY 5 - 7 p.m.

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

ICE HOCKEY 7:05 p.m. Pensacola Ice Flyers vs.

Fayetteville Fire Antz. Pensacola Bay Center. 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolaiceflyers.com.

NIGHT BRUNCH AT POT ROAST AND PINOT 10:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. Night-time version of the regular Saturday and Sunday morning brunch menu, including Bellinis, Mimosas, Bloody Marys and Sangrias, as well as your favorite brunch dishes with exciting twists. 321 E. Cervantes St. 607-7336 or potroastandpinot.com. inweekly.net

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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.

3 AMIGOS DUO 6 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

VINYL MUSIC HALL PRESENTS HEADPHONE DISCO 9 p.m. Headphone Disco —The Most Unique Dance Party In The Country. 2 S. Palafox. $5. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com.

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

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

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

CADILLAC ATTACK DUO 8:30 p.m. The Tin Cow, 102 South Palafox. 466-2103 or thetincow.com.

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

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

THE MODERN ELDORADOS 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.

REED LIGHTFOOT & THE COLLECTIVE 9 p.m.

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

BROOKS HUBBERT 9:30 p.m. Hopjacks. 10 South Palafox. 497-6076 or hopjacks.com.

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

FRANK RIP AT THE HANDLEBAR 12 a.m. Frank Rip with Clay Allen. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. 434-9060 or pensacolahandlebar.com.

SATURDAY 12.21

12th AVENUE PATIO SALE 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Spend your Saturday morning shopping local.

12th Avenue Patio Sale is a group of locals offering the best Pensacola-made goods. Every Saturday will bring fresh vendors to the mix, so stop in weekly to see what's new. 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 who grow, make or create the fruits, vegetables, herbs and art for sale. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox St. Palafoxmarket.com.

DAY BRUNCH AT POT ROAST AND PINOT 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Regular Saturday and Sunday morning brunch including Bellinis, Mimosas, Bloody Marys and Sangrias, as well as your favorite brunch dishes with exciting twists. 321 E. Cervantes St. 607-7336 or potroastandpinot.com.

PENSACOLA BAY BREWERY TOUR 3:30 p.m.

Join Brewmaster Mark Robertson for a tour of Pensacola’s own brewery. Tours begin in the Taproom and include samples for those 21 and over. No reservations required. $5. 225 E. Zaragosa St. 434-3353 or pbbrew.com.

VINYL MUSIC HALL PRESENTS BRIAN POSEHN 7 and 10 p.m. Comedian and actor Brian Posehn performs two stand-up shows at VMH. 2 S. Palafox. $15-$50. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com.

December 19, 2013

ICE HOCKEY 7:05 p.m. Pensacola Ice Flyers vs.

Fayetteville Fire Antz. Pensacola Bay Center. 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolaiceflyers.com.

NIGHT BRUNCH AT POT ROAST AND PINOT 10:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. A night-time edition of the regular Saturday and Sunday morning brunch menu. 321 E. Cervantes St. 607-7336 or potroastandpinot.com.

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CADILLAC ATTACK 6 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

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

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

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

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

CIVILIZED NATIVES 8:30 p.m. The Tin Cow, 102 South Palafox, 466-2103 or thetincow.com.

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

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

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

REED LIGHTFOOT & THE COLLECTIVE 9 p.m.

End o’ the Alley Courtyard 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.

BROOKS HUBBERT AT SLUGGOS 10 p.m.

Brooks Hubbert plays for the first time at Sluggo’s. 101 S. Jefferson St. 791-6501 CLASS X 9 p.m. Class X plays during the Sandshaker’s “Shake Your Booty Christmas Party.”

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

JAMES ADKINS AND “THE RAIL” 9:30 p.m. Hopjacks. 10 South Palafox. 497-6076 or hopjacks.com.

SOLD OUT BAND AT THE HANDLEBAR 9 p.m.

The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. 434-9060 or pensacolahandlebar.com.

SUNDAY 12.22

BUBBLES & BRUNCH AT THE LEISURE CLUB 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Enjoy Gourmet Brunch Trios for $12. You pick the three delicious items to build your perfect brunch. Bottomless champagne and mimosas for $5. TLC opens at 9 a.m. for coffee and pastries. The Leisure Club, 126 S. Palafox. 912-4229 or tlcdowntown.com.

DAY BRUNCH AT POT ROAST AND PINOT 10:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. Regular Saturday and Sunday morning brunch, including Bellinis, Mimosas, Bloody Marys and Sangrias, as well as your favorite brunch dishes with exciting twists.

321 E. Cervantes St. 607-7336 or potroastandpinot.com.

THE FISH HOUSE BRUNCH 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Enjoy a delicious Sunday brunch overlooking Pensacola Bay. The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.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.

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12.19-12.24 & 12.2612.29 ZOO LIGHTS 6 – 10 p.m. The Gulf Breeze Zoo invites you to enjoy the beauty of the zoo at night as you admire thousands of sparkling holiday lights.

5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. $10 for adults; $10 for children.

Season Pass holders receive half off ticket price. 932-2229 or gbzoo.com.

12.19 EMERALD CITY’S CHRISTMAS PARTY 2013 8 p.m. Emerald City is hosting its annual Christmas Party. Hors d’oeuvres will be served from 8 to 10 p.m., followed by a Christmas edition of the Jewels of the Emerald Coast show. EC asks that guests bring an unwrapped toy or gift for a child ages 2 to 17 for Children’s Medical Services at Sacred Heart Hospital. 406 E. Wright St. 433-9491 or emeraldcitypensacola.com.

12.20-12.21 CHRISTMAS AT PENSACOLA LIGHTHOUSE AND MUSEUM 10 a.m.

–8:30 p.m. The Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum stays open late over the weekends leading up to Christmas. Visitors can view climb the tower to view the holiday lights of the grounds, visit Santa Claus, and tour the Keeper’s Quarters, which are decorated for a traditional Victorian Christmas. 2081 Radford Blvd. $6 for adults and

$4 for children ages 12 and under, seniors ages 65 and over, and active duty military.

393-1561 or pensacolalighthouse.org.

12.19-12.22 WINTERFEST TROLLEY TOURS The Red Trolley Repertory Theatre entertains families with a variety of programs, including the Performance Tour featuring 16 performances during a 60-minute trolley ride through Downtown Pensacola. Other offerings include the Santa’s Express Tour on Dec. 19. Trolley tours take off every 10 minutes beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Friday nights, and 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday nights. Tours begin at the Old County Courthouse, 221 S. Palafox. Depending on the day, adult ticket prices range from $18-$22; kids’ ticket prices from $13-$15. 583-1365 or pensacolawinterfest.org.

12.19-12.21 WINTERFEST AT THE PMA 12 – 5 p.m. The Pensacola Museum of Art will be transforming into a wonderland of model trains this holiday season. The Museum is working with Pensacola’s Winterfest to provide children of all ages exciting experiences in December. Families and model-train lovers are invited to the Museum on special

dates in December to view the exciting and amazingly detailed model trains in action.

Two very scenic railroad systems will be in operation along with art activities and refreshments. An N-Gauge and G-Gauge train layout will be operated by engineers from the Pensacola Model Railway Club.

Also featured will be the much-loved Brio and Thomas wooden train sets for the little ones. $5. Children 10 and under are admitted free. 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org.

12.19-12.22 PENSACOLA LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE Come see the theatrical production of the film classic on PLT’s Mainstage. George Bailey dreams of escape and adventure, but he has been quashed by family obligation and civic duty. On Christmas Eve, an angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing what life would have been like if he never existed. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. Sunday performance begins at 2:30 p.m. 400 S. Jefferson St. $14-$30; tickets for children 12 and under are half price. 432-2042 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.

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12.20 BIG SCREEN ON THE BLACKWATER: “ELF” 6 p.m. Presented by the City of Milton and area Tom Thumb stores, “Elf” will be the third and final film in a three-week holiday movie series shown on a 25-foot inflatable screen alongside the Blackwater River. Be sure to pack a lawn chair and, if it’s too cold to sit outside, a radio to tune into the soundtrack from the comfort of your car. S. Willing St., Milton.

983-5466 or miltonlocal.com.

12.20-12.22 BALLET PENSACOLA’S NUTCRACKER 7 p.m. Ballet Pensacola promises audiences will be enthralled during this annual Pensacola holiday tradition as the music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky accompanies the story of Clara and her dream of the Nutcracker Prince.

Performances will be held nightly at 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 20 through Sunday, Dec. 22.

The Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. $20$32. 595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.

12.21 KIDNASIUM CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE 9 a.m.— 3 p.m. Kidnasium welcomes families to attend an open house, where kids can meet Santa Claus and Kazoo, the Blue Wahoos mascot, and play on the Kidnasium equipment. Light refreshments and hot cocoa will also be on hand.

Tailored for children ages 6 month to 10 years, Kidnasium offers a range of classes aimed at fostering a love of fitness from a young age. Anyone registering for classes on the day of the Open House will have the registration fee waived, and will receive $10 off their first month’s tuition. 801 E. Gregory St. 206-1011 or kidnasium.com.

12.21 DRIVE IN MOVIES AT COMMUNITY MARITIME PARK 4:30 and 8:30 p.m. Hill-Kelly presents a free holiday Drive-In Movies double feature. “The Polar Express” will show at 4:30 p.m. and “Elf” will show at 8:30 p.m. Parking opens two hours before each film and concessions will be on the grounds, too, for those who forget to pack snacks. 436-5670 or pensacolacommunitymaritimepark.com.

12.23 SAENGER CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE 6:30 p.m. See director Frank Capra’s film classic starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed on the big screen. The Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. $5. 595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.

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12.24 POT ROAST & PINOT CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS EVE 4 –10 p.m. Pot Roast & Pinot’s exclusive three course holiday menu will be offered on Christmas Eve. The pre-fixe menu is priced at $35 per adult and $14 per child ages 6 to 10. Reservations are strongly recommended. 321 E. Cervantes St. 607-7336 or potroastpinot.com.

12.31 PENSACOLA SYMPHONY: CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR! 7 p.m.

Ring in the new year with an exciting mix of popular and jazz hits with the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra. Peter Rubardt, conductor, and Chris Vadala, saxophone.

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Jackson’s will open at 5 p.m., and will also feature service from the fall/winter dinner menu all evening long. 400 S. Palafox. Call 469-9898 to make reservations.

12.31 NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS ON THE BEACH 8 p.m. and midnight.

Two fireworks displays on the beach, the first at Portofino Boardwalk and the last at Gulf Pier at midnight. 932-1500 or pensacolabeachchamber.com.

12.31 NEW YEARS EVE BLOWOUT AT EMERALD CITY 9 p.m. Free champagne and party favors are just as small part of the fun during Emerald City’s New Year’s Eve party, which will also feature a Top 13 of 2013 Countdown by DJ JAY-R and performances throughout the night by the Jewels of the Emerald Coast. A balloon drop at midnight with $500 in cash and prizes are just two more reasons to stop by EC’s NYE extravaganza. 406 E. Wright St. 433-9491 or emeraldcitypensacola.com.

1.1 POLAR BEAR PLUNGE 2 p.m. Take an icy plunge into the Santa Rosa Sound; be rewarded with a bowl of black-eyed peas.

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Christmas Takes The Stage “The professional dancers are usually 25 years old, and have performed ‘The Nutcracker’ probably 22 of those years. I like to change it up a little each year.”

Before each year’s performance, Steinert reviews archived footage from past years to see what parts he prefers over others.

“The main characters usually stay the same,” he said. “That person has played that role for years and has over time, perfected the part."

Who doesn't like a feel good story around the holidays?

It’s a Wonderful Life” / photo courtesy Pensacola Little Theatre It’s that time of year again. The time of year when tradition is most cherished, and beloved holiday-themed showings take center stage.

This year The Pensacola Little Theatre is taking on “It’s a Wonderful Life,” while at the Saenger Theatre, Ballet Pensacola is bringing back a favored classic, “The Nutcracker.”

“I think that George Bailey represents every man, and the fact that in some way, we all have impacted someone’s life without really knowing it,” said Director Jerry Ahillen.

“It is hard to make sure that the story comes through since it is so well-known by many,” he added.

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“It’s a Wonderful Life” is based on a short story by American author Philip Van Doren Stern that was made famous when Frank Capra produced and directed the original film in 1946.

Chances are you’ve seen the film at least once in your lifetime, if not multiple times.

However, in the case you need a refresher, here are the basics. It starts with a man named George Bailey who asks the question, "What would life be like if I had never been born?"

The rest of the story progresses through a dream seeking to answer this question.

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Meanwhile, Ballet Pensacola Artistic Director and Choreographer Richard Steinert faces similar difficulties with “The Nutcracker,” in that he wants to keep true to a story that people have come to know and love, but also keep it unique.

Steinert first attempt at choreographing the production was over 28 years ago, and he incorporates many traditional music pieces created by composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

“The hardest part is keeping the play fresh and lively. If it’s not fresh for the dancers, it won’t be for the audience,” said Steinert.

on in America. Originally performed in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1892, “The Nutcracker” wasn’t popularized in the United States until the mid-20th century. “‘The Nutcracker’ is a phenomenon,” Steinert said. “It was quite a flop. Tchaikovsky never thought of it as his best work.”

Today, it’s quite the opposite, as it’s become a returning holiday favorite and sell out event.

“There are always people at the door to get tickets who get turned away,” Steinert said. “We always sell out.”

Steinert said that it’s nice to have the demand. If there is enough interest, he is thinking about adding a fourth performance to next year's schedule.

We predict there will be. After all, who doesn't like a feel good story around the holidays? “It doesn’t matter what your religion is,” said Steinert. “'The Nutcracker ' is a sweet ballet about a young woman with dreams of love, who is coming of age, without any of the harsh realities.” {in}

As far as supporting parts are concerned, Steinert shifts dancers around based on individual talents along with choreography considerations.

“The Nutcracker” brings to stage over 100 dancers, 40 of whom are full-time professionals, while the remaining 60 or so other parts are filled by Ballet Pensacola Academy students. The youngest WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Thursday Dec. 19, Friday, dancers are merely six-years-old.

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“It took me actually performing on stage to figure out that I really liked ballet,” Bartlett said. “When I was about 16-years-old, I decided to pursue ballet as a career.”

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Our local education, healthcare and technology sectors have significant impacts on the Greater Pensacola community. This year’s Leadership Pensacola class (LeaP Class of 2014) recently had an opportunity to explore industries and to gain a better understanding of how each sector contributes to our region. The class’ day began at the Institute for Human & Machine Cognition (IHMC) and concluded at the Pensacola State College Warrington Campus.

The class participated in interactive presentations with Superintendent Malcolm Thomas from the Escambia County School District; Dr. Judy Bense, President of the University of West Florida; and Frances Duncan, Provost for Pensacola State College Warrington Campus. Each was able to explain the unique ways in which their pieces of the puzzle all fit together to educate the members of our community and helped the class to gain a better understanding of how each one integrates with our healthcare and technology sectors.

One highlight of the day was a presentation from Dr. Sharon Heise, an associate director for IHMC, who shared information about groundbreaking projects that the company has been doing in robotics, such as creating innovative solutions for people with permanent disabilities in order for them to become

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IHMC robotics teams are leaders in the nation in this technology and recently placed first in an international competition against such prestigious organizations as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Lockheed Martin, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). Heise was able to highlight how the research and projects they are launching are bringing international attention to the advances in technology being created here in Pensacola.

To close the day, the class had an opportunity to tour the facilities at Pensacola State College (PSC) Warrington Campus. They were shown the veterinary technology, dental hygiene and nursing labs and saw demonstrations of several of the medical simulation devices used for education of the PSC students.

The day was planned and led by Leadership Pensacola Alumni Natasha Sluder (’13), Theresa Cserep (’13), June Linke (’10) and Kevin Kreiger (’13).

For more information, contact KC Etheredge, Vice President of Advancement for the Chamber, at (850) 438-4081 or visit PensacolaChamber. com/LeaP.

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