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“I’M NOT A ‘SIT AT DESK’ TYPE OF MAYOR."

publisher & editor Rick Outzen production manager Joani Delezen art director Samantha Crooke administration/ staff writer Jennie McKeon staff writer Jeremy Morrison contributing writers Bradley “B.J.” Davis, Jr., Joani Delezen, Hana Frenette, Ashley Hardaway, Rob “Bubbs” Harris, Brett Hutchins, Chelsa Jillard, Sarah McCartan, Kate Peterson, Scott Satterwhite, Chuck Shepherd

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ST. CHRISTOPHER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Its Christmas Caravan has awarded $30,000 to area charities. Their 55th annual Christmas Caravan held last December featured tours of three homes, a luncheon, bake sale, bazaar, silent auction and candlelight dinner. Twenty-six charities, including Salvation Army, United Ministries, Gulf Coast Kids House, Covenant Hospice, Favor House and Alpha Center, were recipients of grants totaling $20,000. An additional $10,000 went toward charities related to the Episcopal Church and Diocese of Central Gulf Coast, such as Wilmer Hall Orphanage, Camp Beckwith and St. Christopher's Children's Center.

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moment in Pensacola, showing off endorsements from Sen. John McCain, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, Congressman Jeff Miller and Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward. Photos of the rally made the cover of the New York Times. Two days later Gingrich flew into Pensacola addressing his troops from a hangar at the Pensacola airport without fanfare. His speech did little to rally the troops beyond their base, although they did succeed in getting more people to the polls for Gingrich than the downtown Republican power brokers that supported Romney—which is a column for another day. What does this mean for the 2012 general election? Both parties will pay attention to Northwest Florida. We probably won’t see President Obama or the Republican nominee, which will most likely be Romney, but we will get the “B team,” possibly the First Lady for the Democrats and Sen. John McCain and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush for Romney. Northwest Florida will be relevant as the two candidates fight for Florida’s key electoral votes. One party will be fighting to capture every possible vote. The other will be aiming to syphon off enough votes to keep the Panhandle from offsetting larger margins in the more progressive south Florida counties. The battle will be intense. {in} rick@inweekly.net

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A SALUTE TO DIFFERENCE MAKERS Dr. Bernard C. Yates, Senior Pastor of the Zion Hope Primitive BaptistChurch Dr. Bernard C. Yates, Senior Pastor of the Zion Hope Primitive Baptist Church of Pensacola, will be installed this month as the 13th president of the National Primitive Baptist Convention, USA. Organized in 1907 as the Colored Primitive Baptists of America, the National Primitive Baptist Convention, USA, as it is now known, represents is comprised of over 900 churches and has over 400,000 members in 18 states. Its mission is to promote unity among its people; foster the cause of education, evangelism, and mission; and, participate in worship experiences. Dr. Yates is a native of Mobile, Alabama and has served Zion Hope since 1985. Over the past 26 years, he has multiplied the church membership to over 2,000 members from all walks of life. In 2003, he led the Zion Hope Family of Faith into a 27,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose complex known as the Center of Hope for Family and Community Life. The community has benefitted from Dr. Yatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; strong leadership with Feed the Children food give-a-ways, Christmas outreaches, and other church outreach functions. He also serves and chairman of Northwest Florida Congregations in Action, which merge together all denominations to improve the community. Pastor Yates is a product of Bishop College (Dallas, Texas). Prior to his coming to Zion Hope, Elder Yates pastored the Mt. Lebanon Primitive Baptist Church in Waxahachie, Texas, for nine years. This Mobile, Alabama, native began serving as a pastor at the age of 19. February 20-22 will bring over 450 board members and Primitive Baptist members to Pensacola for the installation service. In addition, members of the Pensacola community, Mobile and surrounding areas are expected to participate in this event. Over 1,000 people are expect to attend the installation and reception that will follow. This celebration will the first time that it has been held in Pensacola. February 09, 2012

HAYWARD IN THE HOT SEAT “We didn’t have a lot of time for process, because it was such a huge cultural change for the employees and the public,” said Hayward. “I’m not a ‘sit at desk’ type of mayor. I wanted people to realize that I was going to do anything and everything to get this city going, whether it be flying to California to meet with Hubbs-Seaworld about a marine hatchery or to Dallas to discuss Southwest Airlines coming to Pensacola.” The faster the pace, the more contentious the relationship became with the city council, particularly with Council President Maren DeWeese and Councilwomen Megan Pratt and Sherri Myers. The vitriol that surfaced in council meetings caught him off guard. “A little of it surprised me,” said Hayward. “Everything we do is politics, but I was hoping that more people in city government, especially our council, would have been more on board.” Hayward, DeWeese and Myers had worked together for the passage of the new city charter. DeWeese had supported Hayward when he ran for mayor. The newlyelected mayor had lobbied for DeWeese to be the first city council president. On the surface, it appeared the group should have been able to work together. “We get caught graveling over petty issues when we know our people are hurting, need jobs,” said Hayward. “We all need to be bigger than personal difference and try to bring our community together.” Hayward pointed out the near-constant state of disruption that the city battled the past decade—a stream of referendums and petition drives to stop the Community Maritime Park, three hurricanes, recession, city charter referendum and the defeat of a 15-year incumbent. “A new generation is stepping into leadership positions and these generational changes are difficult enough without sniping from the council,” said Hayward. “Come on, people, are we that petty?”

Inside His Fast and Furious Year One By Rick Outzen To get Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward to sit still for an interview is a challenge. The man is perpetual motion. His phone rings and vibrates constantly from phone calls, text messages and e-mails. His office schedule is often double-booked. If you set up a meeting at a restaurant, his familiar mug with its uberbright smile promptly attracts well-wishers offering encouragement and looking for snapshots with the mayor for their Facebook walls. The IN corralled Hayward on a Sunday morning, after his cup of coffee and before he headed off to church with his wife An and son Aiden. He was relaxed and the interview probably took him in some directions that he hadn’t expected. Hayward was sworn in on Jan. 10, 2011 as Pensacola’s first strong mayor. The political novice had campaigned in 2009 for the new city charter that made the mayor the chief executive officer of the city. The next year he upset the popular Mike Wiggins, a longtime councilman and incumbent mayor under the city-manager form of government.

CAUTIOUS BEGINNING

His inauguration speech showed his excitement and his inexperience. His start as mayor was slow. Though he quickly recovered, Hayward admitted that he was cautious in the beginning. “One of the things that was important to me was to pull in the reins on myself, personally,” Mayor Hayward said about his first month in office. “I’m action-oriented, but I realized I needed to get a look at the landscape, do my due diligence and then make my decisions.” It took a while for Mayor Hayward to assemble his team. City Manager Al Coby, City Attorney Rusty Wells, Community Development Director Thaddeus Cohen and Human Resources Director Mary Ann Stalcup retired, resigned or simply weren’t rehired. John Asmar was hired in February as special counsel to the mayor and later chief of staff. Jim Messer became the city attorney in May and Bill Reynolds was brought on in July as chief administrative officer. 66

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“We all need to be bigger than personal difference and try to bring our community together.” Mayor Ashton Hayward “I knew I had to work and take risks,” said Hayward. “I was fortunate to get John on board early and we started working fast and furious because I had to get points on the board. There had been enough talk about potential. Let’s just do it.” The pace was fast. The mayor’s office had to produce its first budget. Two community resource centers were announced. A

disparity study was approved. Advisory committees were established to study the Port of Pensacola and the city pension plans.

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For a city government accustomed to thinking of projects in terms of months and years, the pace caused friction and concern both inside City Hall and with the Pensacola City Council.

UNRESPONSIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Another elected official that surprised Mayor Hayward was Superintendent of Schools Malcolm Thomas with whom the mayor met last fall to discuss the vacant buildings owned by the school district inside the city limits. The mayor had purchased the old Blount Middle School that was privately-owned and announced its demolition. After Hayward and his staff met with the superintendent and presented recommendations that addressed the closed schools, like Hallmark and Spencer-Bibbs, they hoped he would discuss the issue with the school board. Instead, nothing happened. inweekly.net

“There wasn’t really any follow-up from the school district. There was no ‘let’s work together,”’ said Hayward. “Our staff went through a lot of effort to come up with what we thought needed to be done, told Malcolm that we wanted to work with him, but right now, it’s stagnant.” The mayor believed that the closed schools hurt how people perceive Pensacola, particularly the boarded up administrative buildings on Garden and Spring streets, which will be one of the entrance ways to the new Maritime Park. “No one wants to come to an ugly city. No one especially wants to see abandoned, boarded-up schools,” said Hayward. “We bought the old Blount school and will be tearing it down soon. We wanted that to be the first step in dealing with these schools and we wanted to work with the district on the other schools.” “There needs to be a plan in place where we work together on these properties,” said Hayward. “I’m waiting.” The mayor said that he was concerned over the quality of education, especially at the schools inside the city limits. He sees education and economic development linked together. “Economic development is tied to education,” said Hayward. “It’s vital to creating jobs and to attracting people to live in your city. It’s challenging to recruit people to come to our town if the perception of our schools is not good.” Although public education doesn’t fall under the mayor’s office, Hayward said that he wants to help. “It’s part of my role as mayor to make education better in our community,” said the mayor. “Education is the most valuable thing we can do for our children.”

JUST GETTING STARTED

Hayward said that he sees 2012 as being as busy as his first year. “It’s tremendously important that the projects we launched last year come to fruition,” said Hayward. “We need to look at our organization and see how we can make it more efficient and effective. The pension issue has been avoided by past administrations and city councils. We are going to have to deal with it this year. It is a tremendous challenge and we will need to work with our unions to solve it.” Economic development and job creation will remain on the forefront. “Pensacola is open for business and we’re looking for partnerships to help our community grow,” said Hayward. “We’re just getting started.” {in}

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iff’s Office recently released the 2011 crime statistics for the area. The stats reveal an overall reduction in violent crimes from the previous year. The sheriff’s office reports a nearly 50 percent decrease in homicides—there were 14 last year, compared with 26 in 2010. There also appears to have been a 13.1 percent decrease in forcible sex offenses, and an 8.4 percent decrease in aggravated assaults. While the sheriff’s office reported a 16 percent reduction in robberies that involved a firearm, and 13.6 percent decrease in those where a knife was used, there was an increase—by 2—of the total number of overall robberies. The office also reported a slight increase in property crimes. There were, however, 65 fewer burglary calls. Overall, 2011 resulted in 284,308 calls for service and 37,717 reports written. Deputies arrested a total of 12, 455 adults and 1,232 juveniles. These stats are from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Crime Report. Agencies are required to report crimes that fall within nine categories: murder, sex offenses, robbery, aggravated assault and stalking, burglary, larceny or theft, motor vehicle theft, simple assaults and arson.

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City Council President Sam Hall said he could tell some “heartbreaking stories” concerning the establishment and that it “comes down to respecting others.” Councilwoman Sherri Myers said that this was a good example of how the city’s code enforcement should function and City Administrator Bill Reynolds said the establishment was dragging down the surrounding area. “This is exactly what happens to our neighborhoods when we have one or two pieces of blighted property,” Reynolds said. This will be the first time the city has sued in an effort to either collect or foreclose. A code enforcement case was opened against the business in May 2008 due to its roof being damaged and covered with a tarp. In October of that year, the city began charging the business a $15 per day fine until it was brought into compliance. In January 2010 that fine was upped to $50 per day. By November of that year, the Markhams had brought the building up to code. No payments were ever made on the more than $20,000 fine.

LAST CALL? Pensacola officials are eyeing

a lawsuit against the owners of Tom, Ann, Buddy’s. The corner bar has earned a nefarious reputation over the years and, more importantly in this case, racked up $22,738.50 in code enforcement fines. “This has to do with code enforcement and liens, but it is really something I wish we could get rid of,” said Pensacola City Councilman Ronald Townsend, in whose district the business lies. The city will be filing the lawsuit against Donald A. Markham and Vaughn T. Markham, owners of the 1917 W. Cervantes St. establishment. The bar and package lounge has long been cited by law enforcement as being a source of illegal activity, such as drug sales and prostitution. A Christmas day brawl in 2003 ended when police tased a patron, and this past December police shot a man in the bar’s parking lot. City council members voiced unanimous support for the effort during their Feb. 6 Committee of the Whole meeting. “It’s been an eyesore in my district for years,” Townsend said.

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▲GONE FISHIN’ Fishing is no longer

allowed on the Cervantes Street bridge spanning Bayou Texar. “The fishermen have lost their privilege to fish there,” said Pensacola City Councilman Larry B. Johnson, during the Jan. 26 city council meeting. “I just wanted to make that public today, and I think those signs will go up soon.” The No-Fishing signs have now been put up. Apparently, the city has been receiving complaints about trash on the bridge. John-

“I will miss walking on broken bottles, fish hooks, rotting fish and cut bait when I walk over the bridge.” —JimBob

son said that there was also an issue with fishermen breaking street lamp globes with their weights. Such damages have cost the city a total of $4,800. “I have received numerous complaints, over the years, of debris,” Johnson said. “It’s an unfortunate thing.” The city councilman said that fishermen had been asked to keep their trash off the bridge and out of the bayou, but the problem persisted. One citizen said he thought it was unfortunate that people would no longer be able to fish from the bridge. Johnson said that people probably shouldn’t be eating fish caught from the bridge. “I think the health department has issued a statement that anything taken from Bayou Texar is not fit to eat,” the councilman said. “In fact, many of our waterways are polluted.”

DRILL, MAYBE, DRILL Less than two

years after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, lawmakers are pushing to open vast amounts of the Outer Continental Shelf— including untapped areas in the Gulf of Mexico—to drilling. Currently, the Energy Securities and Transportation Jobs Act—H.R. 3410—is making the rounds through Congress. Among other things, the bill would open up the eastern Gulf of Mexico to drilling—in effect lifting the current moratorium protecting Florida’s portion of the Gulf—and require the Department of Interior to conduct incremental lease sales in that area. “It puts the entire eastern Gulf on the table for drilling,” said Elly Tepper, a legislative advocate with the National Resources Defense Council. The bill does not have the support of local U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller (R-Florida), who represents areas near the now-protected Eastern Planning Area. “I am strongly against the passage of H.R. 3410. The bill, as reported by the Committee on Natural Resources, opens portions of the Eastern Gulf of Mexico as close as 12 miles from Pensacola Beach for gas and oil exploration,” said Miller in a statement. “In addition to raising environmental concerns with drilling that close to Northwest Florida’s pristine beaches, I am concerned the new activity in the Gulf could interfere with the testing and training missions currently conducted in the water ranges just off shore. I will work diligently to make sure this bill doesn’t become law.” {in}

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“We want to make this a little bit of a destination, not just a place to take classes,” the president said. Specifically the master plan calls for the development of an enterprise zone along U.S. 90, a housing village and expansions on the main portion of campus. The plan aims to accommodate UWF’s growth for the next 20 to 30 years. And, to be sure, Bense is counting on growth in the future. She’s expecting around 14,000 students to be in enrolled at the university by 2015. “You can’t grow without students,” Bense said. “And when you have students, you have to grow your facilities.” While an increased student population, and the development of university “assets”— like leasing property to commercial interests—will eventually translate into increased revenue for the university, such grand plans will also take a lot of money. At a time when the economic landscape has become a bleak expanse and traditional state sources have gone dry, UWF is having to rethink the game. “No one’s coming out of this unscathed, it’s different,” Bense said. “We had to get used to the ‘new normal.’” To that end, the university has created UWF Business Enterprise, Inc., a direct support organization that will allow the school to do more public-private partnerships. Private developers will build the facilities and lease them back to the university. Any profits on the commercial properties and housing will be shared. “We have a whole new model,” Bense explained. “It’s a business model. We’re looking at the campus as a series of assets.” UWF has brought aboard Matthew Altier to head up its new business enterprise organization. The feedback from the company who conducted feasibility studies for the university has him pretty psyched about the future. “They said, ‘oh my God, yes,’” Altier said. Prior to coming to Pensacola, Altier was the CEO of University Enterprises, working for the California university system in Sacramento. After four years heading the $150-million, 400-company non-profit, he started up another company doing the same sort of work in New Jersey. “This is why I asked Matt to join us,” Bense said. “This is his third rodeo, he’s worked out the kinks.” Through this new business enterprise entity, Bense and Altier are hoping to foster a web of public-private partnership that will eventually play out into everything on the wishlist: the conference center, hotel, Greek village and, of course, football stadium. “All we’re introducing is practices that are used in other states,” Altier said. “It’s basically going to move to a business model.” Bense said this ‘new model’ will allow for university expansions without relying on tuition fees or state money. She’s seems excited that current economic realities have forced UWF to explore a new way of doing business. “Why hasn’t this been done before?” she asked. “Well, we didn’t really have the mechanism—we figured out how to do that.” The new master plan calls for bold growth at the university. The president foresees private-public partnerships that will benefit both the university and the surFebruary 09, 2012

rounding community—as well as being a “real plum” for contractors. She’s hoping to jump UWF up to the next level, and believes the growth will be a plus for the entire region. The president said she wants to transform the school from a commuter college to a destination university. “To a traditional campus,” Bense explained, “that is new and shiny and bright.” {in}

ENTERPRISE ZONE AT EAST ENTRANCE, ALONG U.S. 90 After clearing 3.6 acres, there are plans to develop three to four restaurants, as well as a 125 to 150-bed hotel and up to 15,000-square foot conference center. President Judy Bense would like to see the university’s various areas of study—such as hotel management or culinary programs—have a relationship with the commercial interest that set up shop in the enterprise zone. EAST VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT In addition to a traditional Greek village—fraternity and sorority rows— there are plans for increased residential units overall. Currently, nearly 8,000 students live off campus—Bense would like to see some of them on the grounds. Plans call for single and two-story units, both attached and detached. The housing will focus on graduate students, married students, military students and staff and will be residential in feel. UNIVERSITY PARK This is where the big, collegiate stuff comes into play—the “shiny and bright” as Bense put it. The president hopes these changes will help take UWF to the next level. There are plans for four new buildings, including a 1,000-bed residential space, classrooms, offices and administration space and a new School of Allied Health and Life Sciences building. Also planned, is a new 160,000-square foot university union and two parking garages, totaling 1,500 spaces. And then there’s the stadium. The facility is slated to have 5,000 seats, a two-level press box, two practice fields, lighting, locker rooms and all the things one would think a stadium might have. There’s also a multi-purpose events center planned. The 142,000-square foot center—also able to hold 5,000— would be suited for basketball. Near the stadium, there are plans for an Argonaut statue overlooking a grassy plaza. Across the plaza, a 120foot bell tower.

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It’s mid-February. You guys know what that means. No, not Mardi Gras yet. Valentine's Day. Whether you love or hate the holiday of love, you can't really escape it. And you've got to the get through the hearts and chocolate before you can get to the beads and booze of next weekend. We knew the IN had to show some love to V-Day, but we just couldn't do the same old "date night ideas" article. February 09, 2012

Again. So we cooked up a dif ferent kind of love stor y. We decided to send a Valentine to the one true love we all share, our city. If you want romantic, sappy love stuff, we suggest you dust off your copy of "The Notebook.” This list is overflowing with reasons that should make you

pretty damn happy you live in the City of Five Flags. And if it doesn't, that probably means you don't get out much and you can't really blame the city for your lameness, now can you? So here it is—our open love letter, in list form yet in no par ticular order, to Pensacola . 11

BECAUSE IT'S ALWAYS HAPPY HOUR FOR LADIES AT HUB'S. hubstaceys.com

We've got not one, but two badass vegan/vegetarian restaurants downtown. Not too shabby for a "small" town, huh? sluggos.net, eotlcafe.com

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We're only three hours from New Orleans, meaning we're only three hours from NFL and NBA games, Jazz Fest and Mardi Gras.

It took way too long, but we finally got a mid-sized music venue and it totally rocks. vinylmusichall.com

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Fish tacos, Cali-style without the West Coast. cactusflowercafe.net Dog day afternoons at the Bayview Park dog park. playpensacola.com Like Irish Car Bombs? Prove it by getting on the Paddy's wall of fame. paddyolearysirishpub.com

The best show in town? Saturday night karaoke at "Sir Dicks." Sir Richards, 2719 E. Cervantes St. A competitive adult skee ball league? Yes, it's a real thing. iplaypensacola.com

WE FINA LL A LOCAL Y HAVE BREWER Y. AND THE IR BEER DOESN'T SUCK. pbbrew.co m

$ 3 DO LL THE A HOLL A— NA M E IT AL SAYS L. hopja cks.co m

Beads, booze and the beach—the three B's that make the annual Krewe of Wrecks Parade a can'tmiss event. pensacolabeachmardigras.com Bushwhackers are pretty delicious. Who came up with such a yummy concoction? Oh yeah, that's right—we did. sandshaker.com

Timberhawk—the best local band any town could ask for.

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"AMERICA'S ORIGINAL BEACH PARTY " CALLS OUR BEACH HOME . delunafest.com

When we hear the word "ShamWow" we think champagne cocktails, not superabsorbent towels. The Elbow Room

HOME TO TREN WN ALL-ST TR AR JONES ICHARDSO PRIDE: N JR., RE GGIE E , ROY JUSTI VA N EMMI GATLIN AN NS, TT SM ITH JU D TO NA ST ME A F EW.

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IDA? IN FLOR Y E K C O H OT? E HELL N H T Y H W om iceflyers.c pensacola

D SIC AN U M , E IN P? FREE W Y BACKDRO B T R U AN A URE CL T L U C . LD PMA'S GETS O NEVER seumofart.org lamu pensaco

BP’S CLAIM PROCESS MAKES HEADLINES

STUDENT ART THAT'S ACTUALLY WORTH CHECKING OUT, PLUS MONTHLY EXHIBIT OPENINGS—ALL AT TAG AT UWF. tag82uwf.wordpress.com 'All Natural' / An exhibition of work by Chad Curtis Postcard design by Zena Pirnot, UWF Department of Art Graphic Design student.

What's the only thing better than brunch? Getting a free Irish Coffee (frozen or hot) with your brunch. mcguiresirishpub.com Priscilla of Zumba Pensacola— making fitness fun. zumbapensacola.com A Vietnamese restaurant that all your Vietnamese friends actually like? That's always a good sign. Tu-Do Vietnamese Restaurant

SEVEN GA LLERY NIG HTS IN 2012—P ROOF THA T YOU CAN NEVER HA V E ENOUGH O F A GOOD THING. downtownp ensacola.co m /gallerynigh t

Kenneth Feinberg is not doing his job Now we have all learned,

and our local businesses are not getting adequate compensation. If your business lost money from the BP Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico, it is time to get legal representation to fight for your rights.

BECAUSE JERRY SEINFELD AND DANIEL TOSH ARE COMING TO TOWN. pensacolasaenger.com

AND BL AKE SH EL AND DI PLO JUS TON T DID.

Call (850) 435-7116 or toll free 1-888-435-7001

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OUR FIR MAYOR A ST FAMILY— SHTON H AY AN AND AIDEN—A WARD, RE THE COOLEST FIRST FA MILY IN THE ST ATE .

Entrees, sides, even desserts. With Apple Market's prepared gourmet menu you never have to cook again (unless you want to). applemarketpensacola.com

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Monday nights at Ozone—aka 1/2-off large pies if you're willing to wait a bit. ozonepensacola.com It's always tea time at Bia's Sublime Tea & Artisan Workshop. biasublimetea.com

WE ARE AMERICA’S FIRST SETTLEMENT. historicpensacola.org

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CREATIVE LIBATIONS FROM BARTENDER/MIXOLOGIST EXTRAORDINAIRE PATRICK BOLSTER—ALWAYS ON THE MENU AT 5 1/2 BAR. facebook.com/5.5bar

TUESDAY NIGHTS AT ATLAS—WHO DOESN'T LIKE 1/2-OFF SUSHI? goodgrits.com

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Every year you get at least twenty chances (give or take a few, weather permitting) to make it out to Bands on the Beach. visitpensacolabeach.com We're the type of city that has festivals centered around our love for crawfish and seafood. How can you not love that? fiestaoffiveflags.org Driving through East Hill when City Grocery is grilling on the curb. It doesn't get better than that. ilovecitygrocery.com We've got our very own Saint Nick—he's the patron saint of local sports lovers, who saves the day regularly by having every sports package under the sun. newyorknicks.net

DJ MR. LAO—BIG CITY STYLE MIXES EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT AT OUR VERY OWN SEVILLE QUARTER. sevillequarter.com

Plaza de Luna—where the only thing better than the views are the sweet potato fries from the concession stand. playpensacola.com

Free admission to the National Naval Aviation Museum. Living in "The Cradle of Naval Aviation" has its perks. navalaviationmuseum.org We might have been late to the foodie cupcake party, but we're making up for it with quality. One bite of the "Hot Mama" and you'll agree. ohsnapcupcakes.com Every year we host the nation’s largest prediction run. Did you know that? mcguiresirishpub.com

BECAUSE WE'RE ALL GUILTY OF VANDALISM, AT LEAST ONCE, AT THE 17TH AVENUE TRAIN TRESTLE, AKA "GRAFFITI BRIDGE."

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If it looks too good to eat, you can bet it's a Betty Weber creation. bettyweber.blogspot.com Pimento grilled cheese—yes, please. facebook.com/TheMagnoliaEPH Blue Dot cheeseburgers and King’s BBQ pork sandwiches—comfort food at its best.

PROUDLY BREWING INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE—FINALLY. tlcdowntown.com

Eating barbecue ribs while watching the Magee Field Baby Rattlers play the Legion Field Tigers in the Soul Bowl. sysatigers.org Listening to jazz and blues at Five Sisters’ Blues Café and thinking of all the music greats that played in Belmont-Devilliers. fivesistersbluescafe.com

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AND "MO R JOE" HIM NING SELF, JOE SCARBOR OUGH, TOO. joescarboro ugh.com

Locals drink beer for $2 at the Cavu Club inside the Crown Plaza. {in}

The IN would like to show some love to our freelancers and friends who cared enough to answer our "what do you love about Pensacola" e-mail. You guys made our job easier and for that we love you a little bit more this week than normal. You know who you are, but we think everyone else should too: Kelly Blackwell, Kiley Bolster, Riannon Boven, Whitney Vaughan Fike, Hana Frenette, Nora Jones and Sarah McCartan

Valentine’s Day LUNCH SPECIAL 11 A.M. UNTIL 5 P.M.

Herb-crusted grouper over roasted butternut squash and shiitake mushrooms ﬁnished with arugula purée and crème fraîche DINNER SPECIAL 5 P.M.

White trufﬂe and lobster mac and cheese, grilled lobster tail topped with sauce béarnaise, and a warm lobster and ﬁngerling potato salad with fresh herbs In addition, we will be serving from our lunch and dinner menus

www.goodgrits.com FISH HO USE: (850) 470-0003, O PE N DA ILY AT 11 A.M. · ATLA S OY S TE R H O U S E: (850) 437-1961, O P E N M O N.– S AT. 5 P.M., S U N. 11 A.M. · 600 S. BARRAC K S S T. · C REDIT CARDS OK

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Give them a home away from home Pensacola only has one chance to make a first impression for thousands of military personnel who visit our community each month as they begin or continue their military service to our nation. For most, their first impression of Pensacola comes from the USO’s Flight Deck at Pensacola International Airport and The USO Hangar at NAS Pensacola. Both facilities are in significant need of renovation and repair. Help Leadership Pensacola 2012 give them the home away from home they deserve! Donate today!

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Arts & Entertainment a r t , f i l m , m u s i c , s ta g e , b o o k s a n d o t h e r s i g n s o f c i v i l i z a t i o n . . .

In honor of Valentine's Day, here are some fun date night alternatives coming up this week. And if hockey or glassblowing demos aren't your thing (or more importantly, your Valentine's thing) there's always that new Nicolas Sparks movie … FEBRUARY 10

Hot, Hot, Hot

The Belmont Arts and Cultural Center is hosting another installment of their popular Hot Glass Cold Brew event just in time for Valentine's Day. Beer, pizza and a take-home, handblown glass or clay mug—all for just $25 for non-members ($20 for members). belmontartscenter.com

Sweet Stuff

Skip the generic box of chocolates and instead check out End of The Line's Valentine's catering menu which is full of sweet treats like bon bon boxes, truffles, chocolate covered strawberries, Darth Vadershaped cakes and Almond Joy pies. eotlcafe.com

FEBRUARY 11 & 12

Puck-er Up

The Ice Flyers have two home games this weekend—Saturday at 7:05 p.m. and Sunday at 3:05 p.m., so you've got two chances to take in the action. pensacolaiceflyers.com

FEBRUARY 14

Turn Up the Heat

Sustainable Gulf Coast/350 Pensacola is hosting a talk and discussion on "Climate Crisis, Climate Choices" Tuesday night at 7 p.m. Sure, it's not the perfect idea for everybody, but you never know … Bayview Senior Resource Center, 2000 E. Lloyd St.

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String ‘Em Along

The UWF Music Department is hosting their annual Valentine’s Day String Concert on Tuesday. This year’s concert is titled “O Boy! And All that Jazz.” The best part? Admission is free, you just have to reserve a seat beforehand. CFPA Box Office, 857-6285.

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Unpredictable Americana Rare is the bluegrass band with punk rock roots and a mandolin player that uses Lady Gaga as workout motivation. Yonder Mountain String Band is that band. Known for their high-energy live shows, the IN was fortunate enough to catch up with acoustic guitarist Adam Aijala and mandolinist Jeff Austin to chat about the band’s journey from low-key Colorado picking sessions to national bluegrass favorite. IN: What initially drew you to the decision to make music your career? AUSTIN: I’ve wanted to do music my whole life, ever since I was in choir and theater as a kid. Unless I was going to Europe to learn the finer art of cooking and becoming a chef, this was it. AIJALA: I always knew that music would be in my life in some way, but in no way did I see it growing like it has. I was listening and playing music all before puberty. Meeting these guys at the time I did was extremely fortuitous and made me think about how seriously I should be taking it. IN: Were your families supportive of the idea? AIJALA: My family was never unsupportive per se, but coming from a blue-collar background, they were hesitant about how I was going to pay my bills. I guess you could say they were realists, but I had a good feeling about the whole thing and was right to assume that. AUSTIN: My mom has always been as encouraging as a parent could ever be. She was the mom who was at every single play and choir thing I ever did. She also saw that this was something I really liked doing and was able to make my best step forward in. Even to this day, when we go near home, she never misses a show. IN: Who were some of the artists that really attracted you early on when first discovering music? AIJALA: None of us were from a bluegrass background. For me growing up, it was the teachers of mine that got me excited about music. It was interesting to me to watch my grade school choir teacher, Mr. Schneider, count off a song and manage to make everybody laugh. He was a teacher and an entertainer. My high school choir director looked like Lemmy from Motorhead, so he was unforgettable. Up until junior high and high school, I was all about the more musical, operatic type people. Then I found the Grateful Dead and Phish, and all the players in both those bands taught me how much was possible with music. In the bluegrass world, players like Sam Bush and Del and Ronnie McCoury are inspiring to this day.

IN: Adam, you’ve stated before that at a young age, punk rock was your weapon of choice. What’s the common thread between punk rock and bluegrass? AIJALA: In a word, it’s the energy. I came into bluegrass via the Grateful Dead and Old and In the Way. Some of their faster songs, even though they sounded nothing like the stuff I was into as a kid, had the same brunt force that Black Flag and the Minutemen left me with. They all had quick, short songs with very pointed lyrics. If I had known about bluegrass back then, I would have been all about it. Players like Norman Blake and Tony Rice would have floored me. It’s a good thing I’ve become much more open-minded as I’ve gotten older.

effect that playing a fan request can have is a special thing. ADAM: When we’re putting together set lists, we always think about how it’s going to affect the audience. We’re not going to play a bunch of slow songs in a row—that’s just not who we are. IN: What are you guys currently listening to? AUSTIN: I couldn’t tell you the last time I listened to bluegrass. I’m in a pop music phase. I’m interested in seeing the twists and turns of what makes songs popular; Jay-Z and Bon Iver are getting a lot of play. And yes, I listen to Lady Gaga sometimes when I’m working. There’s a direct, guttural sense about some of her stuff that’s enjoyable. I wish I could explain that one more, but I refuse. AIJALA: We have satellite radio on the bus, so I’ve noticed myself coming back to the Grateful Dead channel a lot recently. AUSTIN: I can’t believe I almost forgot My Morning Jacket. It took me a while, but their stuff is finally resonating with me. There’s something so anthem-based about them that makes me want to stand in a field with 100,000 fans and scream.

IN: Talk about the beginning of the band and how you came together. AUSTIN: I helped an ex-girlfriend move to the Boulder, Colorado area from Ohio in the mid-1990’s. I went to the RockyGrass Festival and fell in love with every aspect of the entire thing, especially staying after the grounds had closed and playing until the sun came up. That was it for me. It blew photo by Tobin Voggesser my mind how many people were and still are involved in the Colorado music show over and over again with a strict scene. Eventually, the guys and I came set of rules. Having to play the same solo across each other and hit it off. My entire every night? That sounds difficult. reason for that initial move was just to play AUSTIN: There’s a reason I decided to music, whether it became profitable or not. switch from theater to live improvisational AIJALA: Even before I met the other guys, music. You get locked into a regiment in I was going blindly to these open jams theater that can be brutal. When I was throughout Colorado and diving in head16, I thought I could sing every word of first without knowing any of the songs. IN: Anything else you’d like to add? Les Miserables every single night. Then Most of the guys at these things were older AUSTIN: I think it might be our first time I turned 20 and realized there’s no way I and they took me under their wing. They’d playing Pensacola, so it should be a blast. could ever do that. be open and as encouraging as can be. The It’s always fun when we have new stops encouragement and open-mindedness I come along. {in} IN: You’ve been able to build an infound at those things made me the player I credibly loyal, yet demanding am today. fan base. How do you deal with fan expectations? IN: What’s the most difficult part of beAUSTIN: I just go out there and ing an improv-based band? play every night. I listen a lot to fan AUSTIN: I don’t think there is anything feedback—ideas and criticism. Do WHEN: 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15 difficult about it. The beauty of improv is I let it dictate my world? No, but if WHERE: Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox that you can do no wrong. You can speed you don’t listen to the people that COST: $20- $25 up or slow down dramatically, you can mess are coming out to support you, DETAILS: yondermountain.com; vinylmuwith scales. It’s all wide open. you’re being ignorant. These are sichall.com AIJALA: I like to think of the other side the people who are putting food of the coin. I’m not sure there’s any way I on your table, keeping the power could play in a band that plays the same on, gas in the car. Seeing the ripple

"I’m not sure there’s any way I could play in a band that plays the same show over and over again with a strict set of rules." Adam Aijala

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happenings ‘WELCOME TO MARGARITAVILLE’ MARGARITA TASTING 2 p.m. Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Rd., Pensacola Beach. 9169755 or margaritavillehotel.com. WINE TASTING AT AWM 5 p.m. Aragon Wine Market, 27 S. Ninth Ave. 433-9463 or aragonwinemarket.com. HERB CLASS AT EVER’MAN 6 p.m. $2 for non-members. Ever’man Natural Foods, 315 W. Garden St. 438-0402 or everman.org. VEGAN DINNER AT EOTL 6 p.m. End of the Line Café, 610 E. Wright St. 429-0336 or eotlcafe.com. JEFF DUNHAM 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Civic Center, 201 E. Gregory St. 4320800 or pensacolaciviccenter.com. ‘STEEL MAGNOLIAS’ 7:30 p.m. $12, reservations recommended. Panhandle Community Theatre, 4646 Woodbine Rd., Pace. 221-7599 or panhandlecommunitytheatre.com. PHINEAS PHOGGETTES 10 p.m. Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

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HOME GROWN NIGHT 5 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. COMMON THREAD 6 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com. LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com. KARAOKE WITH BECKY 7:30 p.m. Sabine Sandbar, 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd, Pensacola Beach. 934-3141 or dalesbigdeck.com. TIM SPENCER 8 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 9322211 or sandshaker.com. 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. ADAM HOLT BAND 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

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Dave Matthews Band The Hangout Music Fest has finally announced its highly anticipated 2012 lineup. Headliners include Dave Matthews Band, Jack White and dance tent main event Skrillex. Also confirmed on the bill: String Cheese Incident, Wilco, Dispatch, The Flaming Lips’ Dark Side of the Moon, Steve Winwood, Chris Cornell, STS9, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Mac Miller, Avicii, Gogol Bordello, Flogging Molly, Paul Oakenfold, G. Love and Special Sauce, Randy Newman, The Darkness, Dr. Dog, Dawes, M. Ward, Coheed & Cambria, Yelawolf, Switchfoot, Julian Marley, Cage the Elephant, Zed’s Dead, Mavis Staples, Sphongle, Young the Giant, Alabama Shakes, Gary Clark, JR, Rebelution, Allen Stone, Big Freedia, The Devil Makes Three, Futurebirds, Hey Rosetta!, Sleeper Agent, The Lumineers, Archnemisis, Tribal Seeds, Rich Aucoin and Jamie Bergeron. Plus more to be announced soon, including a third main stage headliner. This year's Hangout is scheduled for May 18-20. General Admission, VIP,

Super VIP and Big Kahuna festival tickets go on sale 12 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10. Visit hangoutmusicfest.com for more information. {in}

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JAUNE QUICK-TO-SEE SMITH EXHIBITION 8 a.m. through Mar 9. Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd, Bldg 15. 484-1851 or pensacolastate.edu. ‘A ROADTRIP THROUGH FLORIDA ARCHAEOLOGY’ 10 a.m. DARC, 207 E. Main St. 595-0050, ext. 107 or flpublicarchaeology.org/darc.php. WOVEN & WRAPPED: KIMONOS, CLOTHING AND CULTURE OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPAN 10 a.m. Pensacola Museum of Art. 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org. ‘56th ANNUAL YOUTH ART FOCUS’ 10 a.m. Pensacola Museum of Art. 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org. ‘RETURN TO BLACK AND WHITE’ 10 a.m. through March 2. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. 432-3080 or artelgallery.org. ‘STUFF I MADE’ 10 a.m. through March 2. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. 432-3080 or artelgallery.org. WINE TASTING AT DK 4:30 p.m. Distinctive Kitchens, 29 S. Palafox. 438-4688 or dk4u.com. HOT GL ASS, COLD BREW 5 p.m. Belmont Arts Center, 401 N. Reus St. 4 29-1222 or belmontartscenter.com. 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 5:15 p.m. City Grocery, 2050 N. 12th Ave. 469-8100. WINE TASTING AT EAST HILL MARKET 5:30 p.m. 1216 N. Ninth Ave. FUN RAISING AUCTION 6 p.m. Snacks, beverages and Jazz provided for entertainment. Unitarian Universalist Church of Pensacola, 9888 Pensacola Blvd. 475-9077 or uupensacola.org. ‘LIGHT OF THE MOON’ LIGHTHOUSE TOURS 7 p.m. $15, reservations required. Pensacola Lighthouse, 2081 Radford Blvd. 393-1561 or pensacolalighthouse.org. SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATRE 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 432-2042 or pensacolalittletheatre.com. ‘STEEL MAGNOLIAS’ 7:30 p.m. $12, reservations recommended. Panhandle Community Theatre, 4646 Woodbine Rd., Pace. 221-7599 or panhandlecommunitytheatre.com. PENSACOLA BLUES FESTIVAL 8 p.m. Pensacola Civic Center, 201 E. Gregory St. 432-0800 or pensacolaciviccenter.com. SWING DANCING 8:30 p.m. American Legion, 1401 Intendencia St. $5 . 437-5 465 or pensacolaswing.com. PHINEAS PHOGGETTES 10 p.m. Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

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CROSSTOWN 7 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 9322211 or sandshaker.com. KARAOKE WITH BECKY 7:30 p.m. Sabine Sandbar, 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 934-3141 or dalesbigdeck.com. JEREMY GIBSON 7:30 p.m. 600 South Atrium, 600 S. Palafox. 432-5254 or 600southpalafox.com. DESTIN ATKINSON 8 p.m. The Leisure Club, 126 S. Palafox. 912-4229 or tlcdowntown.com. WILDWOOD 8 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com. 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. HOLLY SHELTON AND DAVID SHELANDER 8 p.m. Ragtyme Grille, 201 S. Jefferson St. 4299655 or ragtyme.net.

LONG REEF 9 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse. goodgrits.com. ADAM HOLT BAND 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. THE MODERN ELDORADOS 9 p.m. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. KATAGORY 5 9 p.m. LiliMarlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. FAVORED SONS 9:30 p.m. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, 10 S. Palafox. 497-6073 or hopjacks.com.

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PALAFOX MARKET 8 a.m. through Apr 30. Martin Luther King Plaza on N. Palafox Street between Chase and Garden streets. palafoxmarket.com. ‘ONCE UPON A TIME’ DOLL SHOW & SALE 9 a.m. $3-$10. The Wright Place, 80 E. Wright St. 292-6074. KIDS & KRITTERS WALK 9 a.m. $5. Casino Beach Parking Lot, 2 Via de Luna., Pensacola Beach. 748-6878 or pensacolamardigras.com. ‘A ROADTRIP THROUGH FLORIDA ARCHAEOLOGY’ 10 a.m. DARC, 207 E. Main St. 595-0050, ext. 107 or flpublicarchaeology.org/darc.php. ‘RETURN TO BLACK AND WHITE’ 10 a.m. through Mar 2. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. 4323080 or artelgallery.org. ‘STUFF I MADE’ 10 a.m. through Mar 2. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. 432-3080 or artelgallery.org. PIRATES OF LOST TREASURE FLOTILLA 10 a.m. $25, registration required by Feb 9. Holiday Harbor Marina, 14050 Canal A Way #3. 492-9696. SPECIAL OLYMPICS MARDI GRAS RUN/WALK 11:45 a.m. Osceola Golf Course, 300 Tonawanda Dr. 291-6234 or pensacolamardigras.com.

WOVEN & WRAPPED: KIMONOS, CLOTHING AND CULTURE OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPAN 12 p.m. Pensacola Museum of Art. 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org. ‘56th ANNUAL YOUTH ART FOCUS’ 12 p.m. Pensacola Museum of Art. 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org. FLOTILLA VICTORY PARTY 1:30 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com. CANDLELIGHT TOURS OF FORT BARRANCAS 5 p.m. Reservations required. Fort Barrancas, 3182 Taylor Rd. 455-5167 or nps.gov/guis. ‘CABERNET SAUVIGNON & SAVORY ‘LOVE’ FOODS’ 6 p.m. $45, Reservations required. Distinctive Kitchens, 29 S. Palafox. 438-4688 or dk4u.com PENSACOLA ICEFLYERS VS. LOUISIANA ICE GATORS 7 p.m. Pensacola Civic Center, 201 E. Gregory St. 432-0800 or pensacolaciviccenter.com. ANDREW YORK 7:30 p.m. Ashmore Fine Arts Building, 1000 College Blvd. 484-1847 or pensacolastate.edu/lyceum. SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATRE 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 432-2042 or pensacolalittletheatre.com. ‘STEEL MAGNOLIAS’ 7:30 p.m. $12, reservations recommended. Panhandle Community Theatre, 4646 Woodbine Rd., Pace. 221-7599 or panhandlecommunitytheatre.com. PENSACOLA SYMPHONY – IN LOVE WITH BROADWAY 8 p.m. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. 595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com. PHINEAS PHOGGETTES 10 p.m. Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. AFTER GAME SKATE 10 p.m. Pensacola Civic Center, 201 E. Gregory St. 432-0800 or pensacolaciviccenter.com.

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COLOUR REVOLT 7 p.m. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. 434-9060 or handlebarpensacola.com. KRAZY GEORGE KARAOKE 7 p.m. Hub Stacey’s Downtown, 312 E. Government St. 4691001 or hubstaceys.com. KARAOKE WITH MARK ESKEW 7 p.m. Hub Stacey’s at the Point, 5851 Galvez Rd. 497-0071 or hubstaceys.com. JOE OCCHIPINTI’S BIG BAND 7p.m. 600 South Atrium, 600 S. Palafox. 432-5254 or 600southpalafox.com. DUELING PIANOS 8 p.m. Rosie O’Grady’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. MICHAEL LOCKWOOD BAND 8 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com. DJ MR LAO 8 p.m. Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

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A Peek into “The Diaries of Adam and Eve” By Jennie McKeon

However, the play is scant of actors and stage. It is just Peterson and Winschief with a limited audience due to the intimate size of the theatre. “The fact that Theatre West is a smaller venue is actually one of the reasons I was drawn to it,” Peterson says. “They really dig in to the script, the acting and the story.” As a regular on the Theatre West stage, Winschief prefers the small stage to a bigger production. “As an actor, being closer to the audience is ideal because I can feel their energy and that helps feed my performance,” Winschief says. “If the audience is enjoying themselves, then I get the privilege of feeling that positivity and using it to help fuel my performance, likewise with negativity.” “The Diaries of Adam and Eve” is a great date night for sweethearts, just in time for Valentine’s Day weekend. “The path of discovery they take in both themselves and each other is what a love story is all about in my opinion,” Peterson says. “Mark Twain fills these characters with such hilarious and lovable stereotypes. These humorous stereotypes will allow people to smile and wink at our shared humanity and the results are very tender.” As Winschief prepares to poke fun at her gender as the slightly dim-witted Eve character, she hopes both male and female audience members will laugh along with her. She believes that Twain created in Eve a conglomeration of humor, sensitivity, childlike innocence and womanly wisdom. “All of the women in the audience will identify with her emotional side, while all the men will nod and titter at her ‘dumb-blonde’ side,” says Winschief. “Eve is the perfect blend of all things woman. As Eve, I hope to evoke a range of emotions from confusion to hilarity to love. It’s a tall order, but I’m going to give it my best shot.” {in}

Ever wonder if Adam and Eve had the same quibbles as a modern-day couple? Did Adam ever get annoyed at Eve’s constant banter—or when she bit the forbidden fruit? Did Eve seek friendship from the Serpent because Adam avoided her? These questions arise in “The Diaries of Adam and Eve,” a short story by Mark Twain which tells the Biblical tale through the “diaries” of the oldest couple known to man. Theatre West has adapted the story for the stage with an endearing and humorous play about the evolution of man. “The facets of couple-hood between Adam and Eve are so rich and complex, like modern relationships,” says Allison Winschief, who plays Eve. “Where one member falters, the other succeeds and they compliment one another incredibly well. Any functioning couple can find some facet of their relationship that mimics Adam and Eve.” New to the Theatre West stage is 31-year-old Christopher Peterson. While Petersen is already nervous about his first role—let alone lead role—since high school, there’s even more anxiety about the “nakedness” of the play. “While you might think Adam and Eve should be running around naked for the majority of the show, this script adaptation doesn’t call for it,” Peterson says. “If it did, I think we both would have probably said yes. I mean, it’s kind of naked on stage anyway in a sense.” “I think Chris and I would have still done the show either way,” Winschief adds. “The WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 and Saturscript is so rich and filled day, Feb. 11, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 with so much emotion that it WHERE: Theatre West, 9732 Sidney Rd. would have been difficult to COST: $15 turn down such an incredible DETAILS: 912-4087 or sanctuarytheatrewest.com opportunity—even if it did call for ‘au natural.’”

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happenings PENSACOLA ICEFLYERS VS. HUNTSVILLE HAVOC 3 p.m. Pensacola Civic Center, 201 E. Gregory St. 432-0800 or pensacolaciviccenter.com.

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RONNIE LEVINE 12 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 6779153 or thegrandmarlin.com. REZ & THE SOLUTIONS 4 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com. DANNICA 5 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com. BROOKS HUBBERT III 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 4346211 or sevillequarter.com.

MONDAY 2.13 Colour Revolt / photo by Jamie Clayton CROSSTOWN 9 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 9322211 or sandshaker.com. ADAM HOLT BAND 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. THE MODERN ELDORADOS 9 p.m. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. KATAGORY 5 9 p.m. LiliMarlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

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

SUNDAY 2.12

SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATRE 2:30 p.m. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 432-2042 or pensacolalittletheatre.com. ‘STEEL MAGNOLIAS’ 2:30 p.m. $12, reservations recommended. Panhandle Community Theatre, 4646 Woodbine Rd., Pace. 221-7599 or panhandlecommunitytheatre.com.

JAUNE QUICK-TO-SEE SMITH EXHIBITION 8 a.m. through March 9. Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd, Bldg 15. 484-1851 or pensacolastate.edu. ‘A ROADTRIP THROUGH FLORIDA ARCHAEOLOGY’ 10 a.m. DARC, 207 E. Main St. 595-0050, ext. 107 or flpublicarchaeology.org/darc.php. WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING CLASSES 6 p.m. $5 general admission, $2 for students. Gull Point Community Center, 7000 Spanish Trail. For more information call 291-2718 or visit hurreyupstageandfilmworks.com. BURGERS & BEER NIGHT AT SURF BURGER 6 p.m. Surf Burger, 500 Quietwater Beach Rd., Pensacola Beach. 932-1417 or thesurfburger.com. TEXAS HOLD’EM 4 FUN 7 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola

Beach. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com. GAMER’S NIGHT 8 p.m. Fast Eddie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

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OPEN MIC WITH CATHY PACE 6 p.m. Florabama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. 492-0611 or florabama.com. BILLY HOWELL & ASHLEY PENNEWILL 6 p.m. The Leisure Club, 126 S. Palafox. 912-4229 or tlcdowntown.com. BLUE MONDAY AT FIVE SISTERS 6:30 p.m. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com. LIVIN’ THE DREAM 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. MUSICIANS’ ALLIANCE 9 p.m. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

TUESDAY 2.14

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happenings VALENTINE’S DAY AT JACKSON’S 11 a.m. for lunch and 5 p.m. for dinner. Reservations required. Jackson’s Steakhouse, 400 S. Palafox. 469-9898 or jacksons.goodgrits.com. VALENTINE’S DAY AT THE FISH HOUSE 11 a.m. for lunch and 5 p.m. for dinner. Reservations required. The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com. ‘VALENTINE’S DINNER DATE: EVERYTHING CHOCOLATE’ 6 p.m. $45, Reservations required. Distinctive Kitchens, 29 S. Palafox. 438-4688 or dk4u.com YOGA WITH BECKIE SATHRE 6 p.m. $2 for nonmembers. Ever’man Natural Foods, 315 W. Garden St. 438-0402 or everman.org.

RIVERDANCE 7:30 p.m. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. 595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com. TOSH TUESDAY 8 p.m. LiliMarlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

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JEFF GLICKMAN TRIO 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. MARTIN SEXTION – FALL LIKE RAIN TOUR 7 p.m. $20. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.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. 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 2.15

JAUNE QUICK-TO-SEE SMITH EXHIBITION 8 a.m. through March 9. Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd, Bldg 15. 484-1851 or pensacolastate.edu. ‘A ROADTRIP THROUGH FLORIDA ARCHAEOLOGY’ 10 a.m. DARC, 207 E. Main St. 595-0050, ext. 107 or flpublicarchaeology.org/darc.php. ‘RETURN TO BLACK AND WHITE’ 10 a.m. through March 2. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. 4323080 or artelgallery.org. ‘STUFF I MADE’ 10 a.m. through March 2. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. 432-3080 or artelgallery.org. MEET ARTIST JAUNE QUICK-TO-SEE SMITH 12 p.m. Native Paths Cultural and Heritage Center, 3300 Beloved Path (formerly 1611 Albany Ave.) 453-7382 or perdidobaytribe.org. LUNCH & LEARN AT DK 12 p.m. Join DK and a guest chef to be entertained with their stove-top magic. $15. Distinctive Kitchens, 29 S. Palafox. 438-4688 or dk4u.com.

LADIES’ NIGHT 5 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003, fishhouse. goodgrits.com. WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS 5:30 p.m. Half-off bottles of wine. Jackson’s 400 S. Palafox, 4699898 or jacksons.goodgrits.com. SURF MOVIE NIGHT AT SURF BURGER 7 p.m. Surf Burger, 500 Quietwater Beach Rd., Pensacola Beach. 932-1417 or thesurfburger.com.

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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. YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND 7:30 p.m. $20-$25. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 6076758 or vinylmusichall.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. MIKE QUINN 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. ELEC TRONIC W EDN E SDAYS TUR BUL A NCE 1 0 p. m . Phinea s Phog g ’s at S eville Quar ter, 13 0 E . G overnment St . 43 4- 6211 or seville quar ter.com .

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Binders Keepers class at Pensacola State College in the fall. Although it will be pricier, since it’s the cost of a full college course, it will be more intensive and offer a plethora of bookbinding options. “It wasn’t until Mark Hopper and Krist Lein of the PSC Art Department got involved, that it was made into a class,” Foster said. “Not many schools in the South offer any kind of book art classes whatsoever, and I feel like they really deserve a lot of credit.” Whether you attend the one-time workshop or commit to the semester-long class, you’ll be able to bind books and make paper in no time, as long as you pay close attention to the details. It’s often the little things that affect the finished product,

Larry Lou Foster is somewhat of a bookbinding legend. Google her name and you’re likely to see a plethora of blog postings testifying to her genius and graciously praising any opportunity to work with her. When I finally get the chance to speak with Foster, she’s taking a break from ripping the leather off a book from 1750 that she is currently rebinding. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting from Auburn, a Master of Fine Arts from George Washington University and another MFA in Book Arts from the University of Alabama, Foster really knows her stuff. Being surrounded by books as a child might also have something to do with her love and appreciation for making and repairing them. “My real father died when I was very young,” Foster said. “He was an antiquarian book dealer, and I grew up having all of these beautiful old books.” Foster will be hosting a bookbinding workshop, as well as a paste paper workshop, at the Pensacola Museum of Art. Since many of the extremely large and heavy tools commonly used for binding will be unavailable, Foster is going to teach using the old-school method. “You will be challenged by the fact that you’ll be using hand tools,” Foster said. “We’ll be making modern adaptations of historical structures.” However, those wishing to replicate a process they’ve learned don’t have to sneak into a classroom somewhere and

“I grew up having all of these beautiful old books.” Larry Lou Foster operate some ancient piece of machinery. Instead, they’ll just break out the good ol’ needle and thread. And possibly a ruler. “Those in the workshop will be able to take away two structures with them,” Foster said. “One very simple one, and then one slightly more complicated one.” People attending the binding workshop will be making book structures most popular from the 16th and 17th centuries. The paper paste workshop will be held a month before the bookbinding workshop. Foster will teach the class how to make decorative and practical paper, in bold prints, subtle colors, and varying textures. The paper is perfect for mixed media, collages and, of course, the pages in your new handmade book. The paste paper workshop will be held on Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a break for lunch in the middle. The cost is $65 and will include all supplies.

“Binding now, in modern times, is a glorified Post-it Note, like most paperbacks.”

“Sometimes people don’t want to make a book, because they are thinking, ‘what in the heck am I going to put in it?’” Foster said. The binding workshop will give participants a chance to use the paper they created in the paper paste workshop. One of the styles of binding that Foster will teach involves sewing. “It can be very tedious work,” Foster “Binding now, in modern times, is a said. “To fold paper, and sew paper and to glorified Post-it Note, like most paperjust put a whole book together.” {in} backs,” Foster said. “The line that defines a real book is sewing, while most newer books use glue.” The binding workshop will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 9, with a break in the middle for lunch. All the materials and tools will be provided in the cost of the class, which is $65. WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10

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February 09, 2012

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by Chuck Shepherd

“DEMENTIAVILLE”: Swiss health officials have authorized construction of an assistedliving “village” of 1950s-style homes and gardens designed to “remind” patients with Alzheimer’s and similar afflictions of surroundings that they might actually recall and with which they might be more comfortable and secure than they are with modern life. The 150-resident grounds, near the city of Bern, will be similar to a Dutch facility set up in 2009 in a suburb of Amsterdam. “To reinforce an atmosphere of normality,” reported London’s The Independent in January, the Swiss caretakers will dress as gardeners, hairdressers, shop assistants and the like.

INEXPLICABLE Not One Second Longer With That Wench: A man identified as Antonio C., 99, filed for divorce in December against his wife of 77 years, Rosa C., age 96, in Rome, Italy. According to an ANSA news agency report, Antonio became upset when he discovered 50-year-old letters from an affair Rosa once had. • Christopher Bolt pleaded guilty in September to felony destruction of property in Loudoun County, Va., for spray-painting more than 50 vehicles. Some were marked with the number “68,” which a sheriff’s detective explained was probably because Bolt had initially sprayed “69” but realized it “didn’t look right.”

CAN’T POSSIBLY BE TRUE The varsity girls’ basketball teams at predominantly white Kenmore East High School near Buffalo, N.Y., have, for several years, apparently, psyched themselves up in a pre-game locker-room ritual by chanting, “One, Two, Three, (n-word (plural))!” before running out the door and onto the court. Although the white players this year called the use of the word a “tradition” (passed down from year to year), and not a racial “label,” the team’s only black player not surprisingly had a problem with it and reported it to school officials. According to a December Buffalo News report, it was always a playersonly tradition, and no adult was aware of the chant, but upon learning of it, officials immediately imposed player suspensions and team penalties. • The U.S. Treasury Department’s inspector general for tax matters revealed in January that the IRS certified 331 prison inmates as registered “tax preparers” during a recent 12-month period, including 43 who were serving life sentences. None of the 43, and fewer than one-fourth of the total, disclosed that they were in prison. (The agency blamed a 2009 federal law intended to encourage online filing of tax returns, noting that “tax preparer” registration can now be accomplished online by passing a 120-question test.) (USA Today reported in February 2011 that prisoners filing false or fraudulent tax returns scammed the IRS for nearly $39.1 million in 2009.)

UNCLEAR ON THE CONCEPT Brogan Rafferty, 16, in jail in Cleveland, Ohio, awaiting trial for assisting in at least one murder in a robbery scheme, wrote to his father in December (in a letter shared with the Plain Dealer newspaper) that he was certain God would not allow him to suffer a long prison sentence. That would mean, he wrote, that “all my meaningful family members would be dead” when he got out. “(N)o way God would do that to me.” FINE POINTS OF THE LAW Gayane Zokhrabov, then 58, was knocked down by the flying corpse of Hiroyuki Joho, 18, during a rainstorm in Chicago in 2008, and in December 2011 filed a lawsuit against Joho’s estate for compensation for the various injuries she suffered that day (broken leg, broken wrist, shoulder pain). Joho’s corpse was “flying” because he had just been fatally struck by a fastmoving train as he dashed through the storm across several tracks—while Zokhrabov was waiting on a nearby station platform. A judge initially ruled that Zokhrabov’s injuries were not a “foreseeable” result of Joho’s crossing the tracks, but in December, a state appeals court reinstated the lawsuit.

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Nearly 120 professionals from Leadership Pensacola, Leadership Santa Rosa, Leadership Okaloosa and Leadership Walton joined forces for Northwest Florida Leadership Legislative Days in Tallahassee, February 1 and 2. Community leaders from all four counties spent two days visiting the state capital in an effort to bring well-deserved recognition and awareness of Northwest Florida. The collaboration between counties extended notable exposure to the area and provided an opportunity to meet with delegates, cabinet and state officials. Two major issues continued to surface throughout the trip: redistricting and the budget. While each official recognized these areas, they also took time to tailor their message to our leaders. The group met with Northwest Florida legislative delegation including representatives Ford, Ingram, Gaetz, Broxson as well as Senator Gaetz and Senator Evers. The Leadership professionals also met with Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll, Senate President Mike Haridopolos, CFO Jeff Atwater and interim director of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Cynthia Lorenzo.

Joining the class for a legislative dinner were Representatives Ingram and Broxson, Escambia County Superintendent of Schools, Malcolm Thomas and Santa Rosa County Commissioner, Bob Cole. At this gathering, each leadership group was given the opportunity to advocate an issue of importance to them. Leadership Pensacola class member, Kim Aderholt, advocated for the support of legislation, which provides funding with spending flexibility to school districts and unfunded mandates that are creating additional strain on the already overburdened education budget. LeaP class members presented the topic in which education is directly linked to economic development.

Kevin Robbins, MaryEllen Roy, Ted Roy, Kelly Russ, Blake Schaeffer, Steve Schickel, Holly Smith, Kathy Summerlin, David Tuyo, Andy Waltrip, Benjamin Zimmern, Jack Zoesch.

One thing was made clear during this trip: as a unified voice, Northwest Florida can and will be heard in Tallahassee.

The class will examine the positive and negative aspects of our community’s quality of life. They will discuss the meaning of quality of life for the various socio-economic

LeaP Class 2012 Kim Aderholt, Nigel Allen, Autumn Beck, Judson Brandt, Jason Broxson, Cyd Cadena, Mike Craney, LaRitza Crear, Ed Cronley, Mark Davidson, Bradley ‘Beej’ Davis, Jr., Courtney Dell, Eric Doelker, Michael Dollen, Lee Elebash, Lisa Esser, Elizabeth Fayard, Whitney Fike, Dion Guest, Pamela Hatt, Marla Hecht, Rosanna Henley, Samantha Hill, Keith Hoffert, Jr., Kevin Hoffman, Brian Hooper, Kristin Hual, Erin Hynek, Mari Josephs, Garrett Laborde, Robbie Lofty, Kristin Longely, Chad McCammon, Steve Ooms, Julie Orr, Perry Palmer, Justin Pierce, Creagh Proctor, Terri Ramos, Sunny Ricks, Chris Ritchie,

Upcoming Events Feb. 9, 2012 Regional Economics Members of the class will explore different economic development strategies and future trends/directions. They will learn how our community is affected by ongoing local, state or nationwide economic development efforts.

March 8, 2012 Quality of Life

The class will discuss interrelationships among leaders in the community. They will identify the risks, rewards and challenges of leadership and the bond between leadership and ethics.

May 11, 2012 Closing Retreat The class will reflect on the LeaP curriculum and explore lessons learned during the past year. They will explore new individual and team challenges at the high ropes course at Adventures Unlimited and are encouraged to apply the LeaP experience to a future course of action.

More Information For more information on Leadership Pensacola or to inquire about applying for the class of 2013, please contact Jennifer Allen McFarren at 850.438.4081 or visit www.PensacolaChamber.com/LeaP. For more information about how to contribute to Operation HOPE, visit www.givehopepensacola.com

February 09, 2012

my pensacola Stephanie M. Powell

Day Job: Marketing Coordinator, Pensacola

Apothecary Specialty Pharmacy Pensacola Resident Since: the fabulous year of 1981 – minus college and a few internships

Good Eats:

Bagelheads on Gregory is a fave! Chicken Salad Supreme (ok, supreme really means the chicken salad is covered in crumbled bacon!!) on an untoasted Cheddar Jalapeño bagel is so yummy! Oh, then there’s the calamari at Macaroni Grill with extra lemon juice squeezed on top washed down with their Mango Sweet Tea. I love, love, love Captain Joey Patti’s fried oysters, shrimp, hushpuppies, French fries and cheese grits. Can’t beat southern eating, right? And, there’s nothing like brunch at Atlas. Mimosas and Grits à Ya Ya or a MOMA Salad with blackened salmon… Bon Appétit!

Retail Therapy:

Nothing – NOTHING – about shopping for clothes is therapeutic, but it’s a necessary evil, right? If I’m not in Dillard’s or Trade Secret (who doesn’t love OPI nail polish?), I’ll be scanning the racks in Loft, New York & Co. or The Limited. I relax when I’m shopping for the house. Nothing like wandering through Stein Mart, Target or Pier 1 and “happening upon” a great find. At least that’s how I tell the story.

Nightlife:

WARNING, I’m really a homebody and easily entertained. A great night out for me would include enjoying a large bowl of ice cream with my husband outside at Marble Slab. Something about watching the traffic and enjoying great conversation makes this outing a fun treat any time of the week. But, when social duty calls, the occasional late night meet up with fellow Florida A&M alumni around town is fun too. Love the live music at Five Sisters, the view from outside at Jaco’s and the neighborhood feel of Hub Stacey’s.

Outdoors:

My favorite outdoor spot in the city is Bartram Park on Main Street. My husband and I had one of our first dates there, got engaged there and later got married there. At night you can hear the music playing on The Deck at Fish House, you can look out at the water and see the cars crossing the 3-mile bridge in the distance and enjoy the night air. It’s so relaxing and provides great scenery when looking out from the balcony at Lee House.

Arts & Culture:

I enjoy attending downtown Gallery Nights. I say, “It’s the best Pensacola has to offer in the city’s most happening spot.” Both Pensacola State College and the University of West Florida do an excellent job of hosting cultural events year round. Although I missed it this year, the Our Voices are Many performance of “Celebrating the Harlem Renaissance” presented at UWF is a total must-see. I also enjoy the StudioAmped concert series hosted by WSRE and Pensacola State College.

Never Miss Events/Festivals: The

Pensacola Seafood Festival quickly became my all-time favorite annual event! I started going when I moved back home from D.C. and haven’t missed one since. I always enjoy being in the middle of so much activity. I could walk around (and eat) for hours! This date with my husband is always scheduled a year in advance. Oh, and of course, I have to mention our parades! The Martin Luther King, Mardi Gras and Christmas parades have been on my list of super fun activities since I was a kid. I’m never able to make all of them every year, but I have to make at least one! How else will I get my tossed bead fix for the year? {in}

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Woven and Wrapped:

Kimonos, Clothing and Culture of Early 20th Century Japan Through February 11, 2012

PMA Lecture Series

Thursday, February 9, 6 p.m.

Dr. Suzette Doyon and Shigeko Honda from the University of West Florida Assembly Room, PMA

Lectures are free and open to the public.

Adult Art Workshops

Paste Paper with Larry Lou Foster February 10, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Book Binding with Larry Lou Foster March 9, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 850.432.6247 to register. 407 S. Jefferson Street

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