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System Activities Association recently recognized the Pensacola State College student at its Publications Student of the Year. Bogers received the FCSAA honor for her leadership in advancing the PSC student newspaper, The Corsair, in both its print and online editions.

During her freshman year, Bogers was a writer and photographer for The Corsair, winning four awards at last fall’s FCS Publications conference. In the fall of 2015, she became Corsair editor-in-chief and is credited with helping her staff develop into confident, skilled journalists who significantly increased the newspaper’s number of print editions and web postings.

MANNA FOOD PANTRIES The non-profit food bank recently purchased its new future home, the Pensacola Mill Supply Building on North “E” Street. The 23,000 square foot building is located less than two miles from MANNA’s current home near two bus routes and the bus terminal. The building is large enough to house both client services and warehouse operations under one roof for the first time in decades — greatly improving service quality to the hungry.

GULF POWER On April 19, Gulf Power em-

ployees installed the last turtle-friendly LED lights in time for nesting season. These special wildlife-certified LED light fixtures were placed at five new pedestrian crosswalks on Perdido Key. They increase pedestrian safety while reducing light pollution that disorients nesting and hatching sea turtles.

REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE

The hotly-contested presidential primaries have big party donors sitting on the sidelines. In the 2012 elections, the R.N.C. raised more than $409 million. This election cycle, the party had only $16 million in the bank as of the end of March. The big donors have shown little enthusiasm, but may get excited about the Senate races.

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sewage from the toilets at the downtown Pensacola Library flowed directly into Pensacola Bay via the stormwater system. The 2013 renovation was supposed to connect the crappers in the original wing to sewer system, but city staff failed to make sure it happened. Meanwhile, the county has been paying for sewer services. City hall apologists have tried to deflect blame, but their excuses stink nearly as bad, although you have to love the timing of the smelly discovery being the same week as Earth Day.

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WHO IS LISTENING? Escambia County has business leaders, corporations and non-profit organizations rising up to help fix public education. The realization is the problems with literacy, poor test scores and low graduation rates are simply too much for the Escambia County School District to handle alone.

We’re passed the “chicken or the egg” debates—Are bad parenting and poverty the cause of our bad public schools? Or have generations of bad public schools led to our poverty and bad parenting?

The Studer Community Institute has focused on early learning. Its research has found that every year about a thousand Escambia County children are not ready when they enter kindergarten. One out of five of those kids are so far behind they will never catch up, which leads to a lower graduation rate that, in turn, leads to lower wages, lower job talent and higher crime.

Achieve Escambia is the name of a collective community effort focused on improving education and workforce outcomes for our community. Its motto is “Every child, every step of the way, cradle to career.”

Navy Federal Credit Union, Gulf Power Company, Sacred Heart Hospital, Baptist Hospital and other major employers in this market banded together for this initiative to build more support for public education. Achieve Escambia sprang from their discussions and aims to create a united vi-

sion and shared strategy for improving our schools and helping our children be better prepared to join the workforce.

These initiatives could not come at more critical time. The census numbers show newcomers are choosing to live in communities with better schools. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Escambia County’s population has only grown 4.5 percent in the past five years, while Santa Rosa County has seen a 10.4 percent jump. Baldwin County, Ala. has grown 11.8 percent. People simply aren’t moving to Escambia County, and the school system has had a relatively flat student population since 2010, increasing by only 429 students.

Santa Rosa County’s student population has jumped by nearly three times that number.

The question is will Superintendent Malcolm Thomas listen?

To date, his track record for openness and allowing input hasn’t been stellar. The few successes have not held up from year to year, and best practices aren’t being instituted across the system. We’ve seen schools get an A grade one year, then fall to a D or F a year or two later.

In the end, we can pass out all the balloons and t-shirts we want announcing new programs with snappy slogans, but nothing will change without more open, responsive leaders at the top of the system.

When Superintendent Thomas begins to listen, meaningful change will begin. {in} rick@inweekly.net

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TALKING SCIENCE

By Jennifer Leigh One of the newest, top-rated science podcasts on iTunes is actually recorded here in Pensacola. That would be IHMC’s STEM-Talk—a bi-weekly conversation with “the most interesting people in the world of science and technology,” as its motto states.

Along with its evening lecture series and Science Saturdays for elementary school kids, the podcast is another way for the Florida Institute for Human & Machine Cognition (IHMC) to engage—and even entertain—the public with interviews covering everything from gravity waves to the health of the oceans to intermittent fasting.

“These people are leading research in their respective fields,” said host and research scientist Dawn Kernagis.

IHMC Founder and CEO Ken Ford had the idea for the podcast. He plucked Kernagis from his team of scientists to host it.

“It’s completely new to me, but I’ve loved every minute of it,” she said. “If an opportunity is put in front of me, I’ll try it.

Ken has a way of finding people’s talent. I would’ve never thought to do this on my own, but I’m glad he did.”

Kernagis is a research scientist studying human performance optimization and risk mitigation in extreme conditions such as undersea diving, high altitude aviation and space (fun fact: she was selected as an inductee into the Women Divers Hall of Fame, Class of 2016).

Without a background as a radio host, the podcast studio is her own extreme environment, she joked.

“I’ve gotten better,” Kernagis said.

“Some of the early shows I was so nervous … now I sound a lot more comfortable. It’s

expanded my comillustrated in each show. It can also engage fort zone.” folks to do their own research on topics STEM-Talk first they find intriguing. debuted in March.

“Guests talk about how they got into A new podcast their line of work, mentorships, troubling premieres every times and how they got to where they are other Tuesday. today … it’s like extra motivation for the Guests on the day,” Kernagis said. show are chosen Since its debut, STEM-Talk has been by a “double secret climbing the podcast charts rating No. 24 in selection comiTunes’ new and noteworthy category and mittee,” as Ford has a five-star rating. Listeners can leave explained on the reviews and be eligible for a free STEMfirst episode. Some Talk t-shirt. There are extra points for are up-and-coming “pithiness” Ford says on the show. in their career field Of course, every episode is compelwhile others are ling in its own right, but a good place to renowned experts. start listening is at the beginning with Dr. Each episode is Peter Attia, who gave an in-depth interview a natural conversaabout his transition from studying math tion. Guests will go and engineering before pursuing clinical through a pre-inmedicine. He also gives advice on living terview process to longer and better. create an outline of “Every single episode has just been sorts for the show, fascinating,” Kernagis said. but when the recording light is on, it’s much While the podcast is literally scientists more organic. talking to scientists, it’s an hour (give or “We’ll pick up the passion in their take) that anyone interested in science can voice,” Kernagis said. enjoy and follow.

Scientists on the show discuss their “It’s for everybody—for anyone interested early roots in their respective fields while in science and technology,” Kernagis said. also sharing insight into their contributions “We’ve had great feedback from the public; to the STEM world. people even come up to me talking about As a scientist, Kernathe podcast. It’s a real team effort. The gis finds inspiration in production team has busted their rear ends the guests’ successes … I’m just the one that comes in and asks and even failures. the questions.” {in} “It’s nice to take a break or brain diversion from my research,” Kernagis said. “I’ve had conversations that have piqued ideas for my own research WHEN: New podcast premiere every other —it’s given me a fresh perspective.”

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A C E L E B R AT I O N O F D I F F E R E N C E M A K E R S I N P E N S ACO L A Pensacola has been blessed with families who have helped to mold our community, generation after generation.

They came here ready to work hard and take risks to make a difference. This series of stories celebrates Pensacola’s 1st generation and the legacy of contributions they started.

Jake Lil Renfroe

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Pensacola’s residents enjoy pecans in countless ways, but for over half a century, that particular nut has been associated with just one family: the Renfroes.

Jake and Lil Renfroe arrived in 1955, a young family which included daughter Dee and young Jake “on the way.” The couple’s life together started during their years at the University of Alabama. Jake had served in the military during the war and was attending under the G.I. Bill when he met and later married Lil Connally. As they settled in, the newcomers enjoyed driving about on Sundays, and as they did, Jake’s practiced eyes identified the presence—in many places—of pecan trees.

Jake’s father, J.W. Renfroe, had established a pecan business in the early 1930s near Troy, Alabama. Creating informal partnerships with pecan grove farmers, J.W. had developed a system for receiving, grading and sizing pecans. He also entered into arrangements with “shellers,” firms in large cities where the nuts were sent and prepared for their ultimate use.

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Jake Renfroe, Sr. PHOTO CREDIT: MATTHEW COUGHLIN

Jake had worked in his father’s business throughout his boyhood, so he was well versed in “The Renfroe System” and the possibilities presented by Pensacola’s vast pecan groves.

Within three years of their arrival, Jake and Lil developed relationships with nearby pecan tree owners and began forwarding Pensacola pecans for processing to J.W. Renfroe’s operation in Alabama. When J.W. passed away in 1972, Jake and Lil joined the Pensacola and Troy businesses. Soon after, they acquired a shelling operation in Crestview, opened a retail store in Pensacola and ventured into catalog ordering with a mailing list of over 1,000 customers nationwide. As the business grew, they added candied pecans and a variety of specialties in attractive tins and gift packaging. National catalogue sales grew, “Renfroe” and “pecans” became inextricably linked, and J.W. Renfroe became a household name in Pensacola and beyond.

Today, the J.W. Renfroe Pecan Company has scores of pecan-gathering partners and operates several distribution centers across the Southeast. Pecan harvesting is seasonal, but the store is busy year-round.

Jake and Lil Renfroe

The Renfroe Family is deeply rooted in the Pensacola community. All are members of the Trinity Presbyterian Church and active in Fiesta events. Jake and Lil’s youngest, J. Ben Renfroe, M.D., is a respected local physician, and other family members support local organizations, both personally and through the family business. When it comes to making a difference, the Renfroe Family is definitely all it’s cracked up to be.

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PYP CELEBRATES FIRST DECADE

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By Duwayne Escobedo It was a year after Hurricane Ivan devastated greater Pensacola and the Gulf Coast, washing away homes, businesses and jobs. Employment became hard to find, especially for young adults. The area’s young professionals often gave up and moved away to greener pastures in Atlanta, Orlando or Austin.

A big part of battling back from Ivan’s destruction was reviving the stale economy of the nation’s first settlement. That’s when Rick Outzen got involved and voiced the struggles of young people in his newspaper, Inweekly. Their voices wanted, no, needed to be heard.

“Today we see young professionals in leadership roles throughout the community,” Outzen wrote May 21, 2014 in his Outtakes column. “In 2005, they were regulated to back tables at most Rotary Club meetings and rarely made the cut to be a part of Leadership Pensacola. They were told to wait their turn or come back when they earned more experience.”

A roundtable discussion was arranged with Greater Pensacola Chamber CEO Evon Emerson in 2005, and several 20- and 30-something young professionals shared their struggles. With the help of the Chamber and Inweekly, the group created the Pensacola Young Professionals, or PYP, and began making their presence felt in the community.

Today, PYP has more than 300 members and plans to celebrate its 10th year and many victories over that period.

John Hosman, who became PYP’s first president, said he’s proud of how the organization has evolved.

“The support we got from businesses and the community was just awesome,” said Hosman of the roundtable discussions.

“They could have said, ‘We will not let these kids have a seat at the table.’ But they didn’t. They welcomed us. I’m still amazed how fast we got traction.”

One of its biggest impacts came in September 2006. PYP signaled it would be catalyst for positive change in the community by turning out the vote in favor of the Community Maritime Park that sits on the Pensacola Bay. Today, the site hosts the Cincinnati Reds Double-A affiliate the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, the Hunter Amphitheater, festival grounds, shops and a four-story office building.

PYP president Taylor Simmons, who took over April 1, plans to continue the group’s mission to connect, give, grow and live. Part of that mission means focusing more awareness this coming year on mental health issues in Pensacola.

“It’s such a serious issue, people don’t like to talk about it,” she said. “But we can’t start change until we start talking about it.”

A PYP member for six years, the 30-year-old financial services coordinator at Rodney Rich and Company said the networking PYP offers have really assisted her career development.

“I was so intimidated at my first meeting by all the young people around me,” Simmons said. “One of the best things, though, is

“The support we got from businesses and the community was just awesome.” John Hosman

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the comradery. Here I was new to to establish the Pensacola Professional the group and the president, pastDevelopment Institute. It provided various president and president-elect leadership and professional development asked me if I wanted to go to dinseminars to both PYP members and the ner with them. I was so stunned.” community. In 2015, PPDI was replaced by The group has made a a new Professional Development Team that name for itself with the Better focuses more on serving the specific needs of Pensacola Forum. Pensacola the PYP members. community leader Quint Studer, Also new in 2015 was a Mentor Penformer Pensacola Mayor Jerry sacola that matched PYP members with Maygarden, bank president community leaders. Last year, 14 young Carol Carlan and PYP’s Hosman professionals paired up. worked together in 2007 to “We just ended our first year and it’s going establish the Better Pensacola great,” Tran said. “I’ve grown so much from Forum that produces the annual meeting so many great community leaders Quality of Life Survey. and like-minded young professionals.”

The results of the first survey Another PYP benefit is its Internship in 2008 showed only 22 percent Pensacola program, which is a partnership in Escambia and 23 percent in formed in 2007 between the organization Pensacola believed the commuand the University of West Florida. This nity was on the right track. The program aims to attract and retain young, talvoters showed their displeasure ented college students within the Pensacola by electing a new sheriff, county area by providing them a paid, 13-week sumcommissioner and several new mer internship with local companies. city council members.

It can lead to permanent employment. In This past October, PYP eight years, the PYP internship program has released its eighth Annual Quality of Life placed 85 interns with local companies. More Survey. The overall Quality of Life Survey than 35 percent of those interns turned internrating was at an all-time high of 71 percent. ships into jobs with those companies.

Participants in the survey also saw both Both Hosman and Rushing agree Escambia County (61 percent) and city of that the PYP has been instrumental in Pensacola (70 their current careers. percent) conHosman co-founded tinuing in posiAccountingfly, which tive directions. has helped find jobs for Hong Tran, Indian tribes all over the PYP’s past presicountry since 2011. It dent, said the has grown from a twosurveys, along with the group’s 1,500-plus person operation to 14 employees at a 50 volunteer hours each year, are highlights of percent growth rate per year, he said. its community outreach.

Rushing helped merge the family “I think a lot about the growth of the insurance company in 2014 to form Beck community and how much the PYP has Partners, which now includes commercial helped it change,” said the 34-year-old real estate and property management. She Tran, the operation services director at the is the company’s chief operating officer.

Baptist Health & Vascular Institute. “With “I don’t know if I would be where I am tothat survey, we can gauge where we stand day without my experience in PYP,” she said. in certain areas. We have to get involved After 10 years, PYP has plenty to and stay connected.” celebrate becoming more dynamic than That is another success that PYP can ever. Over the next decade, the proactive claim. Its members are sought out for bank, organization expects to do even greater business, non-profit and other boards things to help make Pensacola a viable across the area. place for young professionals to live, work Kristine Rushing, a past PYP president, and play. {in} said she views the organization as a “leadership skills incubator.” She will be the keynote speaker at the April 30 annual dinner.

“I’m always so impressed every year with each president,” she said.

WHEN: 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday, April 30 “They improve it every single year. It WHERE: Versailles Event Center, 1504 W. just gets better and better.”

Intendencia St. Besides the commitment to COST: $35 individual/$60 pair the community, PYP makes sure DETAILS: RSVP at PensacolaYP.com/10Years to develop its members. In 2008, PYP partnered with Studer Group

“I don’t know if I would be where I am today without my experience in PYP.” Kristine Rushing

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they need to get in the race in the next few days.

Hill’s House District 2 seat has two candidates, Republican Frank White and Democrat Ray Guillory. Santa Rosa County Commissioner Jayer Williamson is the only candidate who has filed for Broxson’s House District 3 seat.

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Saturday, April 23, Matt Gaetz launched his ground game for the Republican nomination for Congress with a bus tour that made stops in Miramar Beach, Fort Walton Beach, Navarre and Pensacola.

The tour was labeled the “Fight Washington Bus Tour,” and Gaetz came out swinging.

“I’m running for Congress, because we don’t trust Washington,” he told the crowd.

“We don’t trust the spineless politicians or the lawless bureaucrats. We don’t trust Washington to find solutions, even though they’re literally written on the walls.”

He added, “Here’s what we do trust: We trust that the solutions to America’s greatest problems live in America’s founding documents. And so, we the people are here to restore constitutional conservatism to America.”

In Pensacola, Gaetz was joined on stage by Peyton and Holley Moseley, the Gulf Breeze parents that led the fight for the legalization of Charlotte’s Web, a noneuphoric strain of medicinal marijuana that has been shown to help treat patients of chronic epilepsy, such as their daughter, RayAnn. State Rep. Gaetz sponsored the Compassionate Cannabis Act in 2014 that has made medicinal marijuana available in Florida. The Moseleys spoke about Gaetz’s commitment to passing this legislation and helping children like RayAnn get the medicine they need.

Gaetz is one of eight candidates vying for the GOP nomination. He is joined by Rebekah Bydlak, Cris Dosev, Greg Evers, Brian April 28, 2016

Frazier, John Mills, Mark Wichern and James Zumwalt. Two Democrats, Amanda Leigh Kondrat'yev and Steven Specht, and one NPA, Elizabeth Anne Schrey, have also filed to run.

PANHANDLE POLITICAL DOMINOS

On April 16, State Senator Greg Evers announced his candidacy for Congress and set off the chain of events that opened several Florida House and Senate races in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

The early leader in the GOP primary to replace Ever for the Florida Senate District 2 post appears to be Rep. Doug Broxson, who has already raised over $100. Rep. Mike Hill picked up over the weekend the endorsement of Escambia Sheriff David Morgan, who also endorsed Hill when he first ran for the Florida House.

However, several names are being floated for the race. The most intriguing is Capt. Keith Hoskins, the recently-retired Commanding Officer of NAS Pensacola.

Hoskins is hesitant because of his new job in the private sector, but several people in Pensacola and Tallahassee are excited about his political prospects.

Engineer Scott Adams and Judge Gary Bergosh are two names also being mentioned. Adams has generated some support from the Senate leadership, but name recognition is an issue. Bergosh served on the Escambia County School Board before being appointed to the bench. The window for announcing is closing quickly.

If Hoskins, Adams or Bergosh want to run,

of the Pensacola Bay Area Pensacola Bay Chapter hosts its annual meeting on May 7 at the Pensacola Yacht Club.

The keynote speaker is Pamela Goodman, President of the Florida League of Women Voters, who will present an inside look at the ongoing controversy of Redistricting in Florida and will highlight League issues from the recent legislative session at our Annual Meeting.

Goodman has served as President of the Florida League of Women Voters since May 2015. Educated at the University of Iowa in journalism and business, Goodman spent her professional career in retailing, rising to President/CEO of Limited Express, with $1.5 billion in revenue and over 850 stores nationwide. Her international business relationships involved the Far East, Europe, India and Israel.

She joined the first “Sisters Across the Straits” delegation that traveled and met with women in Cuba. She has received numerous awards, including the 2008 Susan B. Anthony Award for Outstanding Feminist from the National Organization for Women.

The League of Women Voters will also honor Melanie Nichols, president of the North Hill Preservation Association, with its inaugural Making Democracy Work Award.

“We want to recognize individuals who have envisioned a way to improve the community and mobilize others to work with them to effect a change benefiting the broader community.” said Haley Richards, Co-President.

“Melanie Nichols' dedication, commitment and shared passion to improving our community represents all that the League stands for and supports in the Pensacola Bay Area.”

The meeting is free and open to the public. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., Business Meeting 10 a.m., and Luncheon at noon.

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JUDGE RULES LEGAL FEES MUST BE PAID U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle

ruled on April 15 that the state of Florida must pay the legal fees of the gay couples

who successfully challenged the state’s ban on same-sex marriage.

Late last month — more than a year after same-sex marriages began in Florida — Hinkle issued a final judgment declaring that the state’s voter-approved prohibition against gay marriage is unconstitutional. Attorney General Pam Bondi had first balked at having the state pay more than $500,000 in fees for lawyers representing same-sex couples.

In his order, Hinkle wrote that both the ACLU of Florida and Jacksonville attorneys William Sheppard, Betsy White and Samuel Jacobson, who represented the plaintiffs, were entitled to legal fees.

“The plaintiffs prevailed in each of these consolidated actions,” Hinkle wrote, and are, therefore, entitled to fees. --Source: The News Service of Florida

CYBERTHON OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS

Local high school students pursuing advanced education in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) are now eligible for new funding in the form of AFCEA scholarships. The AFCEA Blue Angels Pensacola Chapter is making $10,000 in college funds available to local high school graduates as a result of generous sponsor support of CyberThon 2016.

CyberThon, hosted in January at the National Naval Aviation Museum and the National Flight Academy, gave high school and college students hands-on experience in cyber defense and engagement procedures. Cybersecurity professionals from the Department of Defense, Industry and Academia collaborated as team members to mentor students in the education and awareness showcase event created to grow Pensacola's IT and cybersecurity workforce.

"CyberThon is a partnership between business, education and military leaders and gives students a glimpse of the real-world application of cybersecurity skills. This really is at the heart of the AFCEA mission," said chapter president Randy Ramos.

While the success of CyberThon was a catalyst for these scholarship awards, students who apply are not limited to cybersecurity studies. Any local high school senior bound for college in a science, technology, engineering or math track is eligible to apply. The AFCEA Pensacola Board of Directors will award up to 10 scholarships of $1,000 each.

Additional information, application documents and submission instructions are available at afceapensacola.org/scholarships. The deadline for application submission is May 20, with awards announced by June 1. {in} 9

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Boil, Peel, Eat, Repeat

by Shelby Smithey

Freres Michot, the family band their father and uncles formed in the ‘80s That traditional Cajun sound would serve as a catalyst for the brothers’ career in music for the past 15 years.

Formed in 1999, Lost Bayou Ramblers combines elements of rock and roll, blues and psychedelic rooted in Cajun two-step. The songs are performed in 99 percent French, which Louis Michot said that he learned later in life as an adult.

“Cajun French lyrics are so poetic it would be hard to play without it,” he said. “It would be like singing Salsa music in German.”

In 2007, the band received a Grammy nomination for their record “Live a La Blue Moon.”

“Growing up we played rock and roll, blues and psychedelic as well as Cajun music in our family’s band, but we had never

put the two together,” Michot said. “We loved the real traditional thing, so we slowly learned how to naturally mix our influences. It was fun to bring it all together.”

What Michot calls “21st century Cajun music,” some Lost Bayou Ramblers fans have dubbed “Cajun-punk.” Does he like the term?

“I don’t disagree,” he said. “It’s interesting because I never listened to punk. When I play, I love for there to be there a hard-driving rhythm. We play with a lot of energy and drive, so I think that’s where it comes from.”

Michot said that what really captures their sound is coming to one of their shows.

“Music is a universal language,” Michot said.

“No matter what language we sing in or instruments we play, we can all enjoy it together.

Music can help different parts of the world understand each other and offers a peak into another culture.”

“Music can help different parts of the world understand each other and offers a peak into another culture.” Louis Michot

It’s almost time for that one weekend a year where Pensacola turns into a Cajun utopia. We’re talking about the 32nd Annual Pensacola Crawfish Festival.

This year’s fest will once again take place Friday through Sunday in Bartram Park downtown. Fiesta of Five Flags announced a new crawfish vendor, Cordova Crawfish Company, who will supply over 16,000 pounds of boiled crawfish to the event.

The Cordova Crawfish Company was created by three local Pensacola men when they noticed a need for some good “backyard crawfish boil” crawfish in the area.

Drew Adams, Chad Bonner and Shelby Daniels, co-owners of Cordova Crawfish Company, began in 2015.

“We have a two-step process of boiling and then soaking the crawfish,” Daniels said. “Once the crawfish have taken a long bath in the seasoning tank, one final special secret ingredient is added.”

The crawfish will also be served with Cajun sausage, corn and potatoes. Cajun dishes such as red beans and rice, boudin balls, seafood gumbo, etouffee and jambalaya, will also be available in addition to signature festival mudbug.

If 16,000 pounds of boiled crawfish doesn’t draw you in off the bat, then Grammy-nominated Cajun musicians should.

a decade and a half ago. The Grammynominated group plays a revved-up version of Cajun music, with a punch of punk energy and psychedelic fuzz.

The Michot brothers grew up on Cajun music they learned as members of Les

LOST BAYOU RAMBLERS

Brothers Louis and Andre Michot formed the Cajun band, The Lost Bayou Ramblers, April 28, 2016

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Flow Tribe / Courtesy Photo In 2012, the band worked with guest artists Gordon Gano of the Violent Femmes, Scarlett Johansson and Dr. John for the release of their album “Mammoth Waltz,” which was named second in the “Top 21 Louisiana Albums of the 21st Century” by the Times Picayune.

“So many people identify with Louisiana culture because we are in the news for so many disasters that I think people want to be able to celebrate the good for what we are known for,” Michot said.

In 2014, the band released a live album recorded at Gasa Gasa, a music venue in uptown New Orleans.

“As soon as you take us out of the studio, it becomes a different thing,” he said. “Our live record gave our fans the experience of being at a show, which is one the truest ways to get our performance art out there.”

As far as crawfish etiquette, Michot said that he likes to add a few extra ingredients to his boil.

“I like a lot of garlic, onions and lemon and sausage and even okra,” Michot said. “I make sure to get every piece of the crawfish I can; you can’t let any of it go to waste.”

FLOW TRIBE

“You have to get it in as many times as you can,” said K.C. O’Rorke, who plays trumpet and lead vocals for the New Orleans band Flow Tribe, Crawfish Fest’s Friday act. “When it’s crawfish season, the band tries to take advantage of that opportunity.”

Founded in New Orleans in 2004, Flow Tribe has spent the last decade refining a sound that blends many rhythms with the soul of their hometown.

“My dad is the boil master, so I don’t get the title just yet,” O’Rorke said. “I’m still his apprentice.”

Constant touring and a high-energy live performance, Flow Tribe is comprised of six high school friends: O’Rorke on trumpet and lead vocals, Chad Penot on

“My dad is the boil master, so I don’t get the title just yet. I’m still his apprentice.”

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bass, Russell Olschner on drums, Mario Palmisano and Bryan Santos on dueling guitars, and JohnMichael Early rounding it out with harmonica, fratois (washboard), keyboard and percussion.

Although O’Rorke calls it “sweet, backbone-cracking music,” Flow Tribe mixes different genres including rock, Latin and jazz, a combination of rhythms influenced by their upbringing in the cradle of funk.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Flow Tribe regrouped not only to help their city but also to officially launch their band. They soon crisscrossed the country on multiple tours and played alongside local favorites Galactic, Juvenile and Trombone Shorty.

“We all initially moved back to New Orleans to help out our family,” O’Rorke said. “Katrina gave us a sense of purpose. We realized life is short, and it didn’t have to limit us. It’s given us a sense of gratitude and has taught us to always do our best and put out the best music we can.”

Within a few years, the invitation came to perform at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and they’ve been able to live out that childhood dream for the past four years, growing into a local mainstay of their own.

“Obviously we love New Orleans, and it’s a very big part of who we are,” O’Rorke said. “It’s a very nurturing music scene, and everyone is genuinely concerned about helping you and getting you out there.

O’Rorke said that he feels an obligation to be representative of the city and be there to help out younger artists.

“We will always be thrilled to be a part of that community,” he said. {in}

PENSACOLA CRAWFISH FESTIVAL WHEN: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, April 29, 30 & May 1 WHERE: Bartram Park, 211 W. Main St. COST: $5 daily, $10 weekend pass, free for children under 12 DETAILS: fiestaoffiveflags.org

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Friday: Noon-11 p.m. (Free admission before 3 p.m., active duty with ID free all day) Saturday: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

CRAWFISH-EATING CONTEST Friday- 5:30 p.m. Adult Contest 8 p.m. CrawDADDY Contest Saturday- 3:30 p.m. Kids Contest 6 p.m. Adult Contest, 8:30 p.m. CrawDADDY Contest Sunday- 12:15 p.m. Kids Contest, 2 p.m. CrawDADDY Contest Kids’ entry is free, adult entry is $5 and CrawDADDY entry is $10.

Registration starts 30 minutes prior to each competition, and prizes are presented after each competition.

CHILDREN’S AREA

The Children’s Area will be open on Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. offering cost-friendly arts and crafts, face painting, wands, balloons, games, and the popular NASCRAW crawfish races.

MUSIC LINEUP

Friday, April 29 6-8 p.m. Jamie McLean Band 8:30-10:30 p.m. Flow Tribe Saturday, April 30 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. St. Joseph's Gospel Choir 1-3:30 p.m. Jacob Davis 4-6 p.m. Pine Leaf Boys 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lost Bayou Ramblers 9-10:30 p.m. Roddie Romero and the Hub City All-Stars

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FRIDAY 4.29

meet up of Western Gate Florida Trail Association to work on National Scenic Trail and side trail. Meet at Blackwater River State Park, 7720 Deaton Bridge Road. To sign up to help meetup.com/ftawesterngate.

TRUNK SHOW 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Susan Campbell Jewelry is hosting an Anne Sportun trunk show to help kick off the recent opening of their newly-designed “Alternative Bridal Suite.” The trunk show will also feature samples of fine cheeses from So Gourmet and floral bridal arrangements designed by Fiore. Susan Campbell Jewelry, 420 S.Palafox. susancampbelljewelry.com BACH'S LUNCH 12 p.m. Featuring Pensacola State College Jazz Band. Free. Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd. pensacolastate.edu.

LIVE PAINTING AND WINE TASTING 3-9 p.m. Beyond The Grape is celebrating the completion of their second year of business here with two special events Thursday.

First up, Florida winemaker Michael Biglin will be in the store from 3-6 p.m. to talk about his craft and meet customers. Starting at 6 p.m., Pensacola artist Rafi Perez will be doing a live painting. Beyond The Grape at Corodva Mall, 5100 N. 9th Ave. facebook.com/btgvino WINE TASTING AT AWM 5 p.m. Try something new every week at Aragon Wine Market’s regular wine tasting, only a few blocks from downtown. Aragon Wine Market, 27 S. 9th Ave. aragonwinemarket.com ST. CHRISTOPHER'S CONCERTS 6-8 p.m.

Infusion. Free. St. Christopher's Church, 3200 N. 12th Ave. THE BLACK DAHILA MURDER 7 p.m. $20.

Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com

10:30 a.m. $13-$53. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolabaycenter.com BIG SPRING BOOK SALE PREVIEW 3-7 p.m.

West Florida Public Library, 239 N. Spring St. friendsofwfpl.org WINE TASTING 5-7 p.m. Out and about in East Hill on Friday night? Stop by City Grocery for their free weekly wine tasting before settling in or heading out for the night. City Grocery, 2050 N. 12th Ave.

WORK ON FLORIDA TRAIL 8 a.m. Regular

BOOKER T. WASHINGTON AND UWF JAZZ ENSEMBLE 7 p.m. Free. Booker T. Washing-

ton High School, 6000 College Parkway.

SOUTHEASTERN TEEN SHAKESPEARE COMPANY 'HENRY IV' PART I 7:30 p.m. $15

all seats. Pensacola Opera Center, 75 S. Tarragona St. setsco.org

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS: LET'S CELEBRATE

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS: LET'S CELEBRATE

7 p.m. $13-$53. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolabaycenter.com DATE NIGHT DANCING 7:15-8:15 p.m. Learn the basics of several romantic ballroom and country dance styles in a unique group class that keeps partners together. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com BIG MIKE TRIBUTE SHOW W/ SCOTT REYNOLDS OF EARLS KILLER SQUIRREL, DEADLY FISTS OF KUNG FU & MORE 7 p.m. Free.

Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com SWING, SWANG, SWUNG 7:30 p.m. $20-$32.

Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 S. Jefferson St. balletpensacola.com SOUTHEASTERN TEEN SHAKESPEARE COMPANY 'HENRY IV' PART I 7:30 p.m. $15

all seats. Pensacola Opera Center, 75 S. Tarragona St. setsco.org

FREE ANIME NIGHT: 'FLCL' (FOOLEY COOLEY) 9:30 p.m. Free. Treehouse Cinema, 1175

Gulf Breeze Parkway. treehousecinemagulfbreeze.com

SATURDAY 4.30

SANTA ROSA FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m.-1

p.m. Fresh local produce, honey, baked goods and live music. Pace Presbyterian Church, Woodbine Road, Pace.

BIG SPRING BOOK SALE 9a.m.-5 p.m. West Florida Public Library, 239 N. Spring St. friendsofwfpl.org OCEAN HOUR 9-10 a.m. Beach clean-up.

Buckets, gloves and trash bags are provided. Park East, about 1.5 miles from Portofino Resort on Highway 399. facebook.com/ oceanhourfl PALAFOX MARKET 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fresh

produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art and antiques are just a few of the items offered at the weekly Palafox Market. Items originate directly from participating vendors, including dozens of local farmers, home gardeners and area artists. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox. palafoxmarket.com CELEBRATING BROWNSVILLE 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

The 3rd Annual Celebrating Brownsville Festival aims to unite the community through arts and entertainment. The Brownsville Community Square, 3300 Mobile Hwy. facebook.com/ CelebratingBrownsville PENSACOLA HUMANE SOCIETY ADOPTION EVENT 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dogs, cats and kittens for

adoption. Bob Tyler Toyota, 7201 Pensacola Blvd.

TRUNK SHOW 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Susan Campbell Jewelry is hosting an Anne Sportun a trunk show to help kick off the recent opening of their newly-designed “Alternative Bridal Suite.” The trunk show will also feature samples of fine cheeses from So Gourmet and floral bridal arrangements designed by Fiore. Susan Campbell Jewelry, 420 S. Palafox. susancampbelljewelry.com DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS: LET'S CELEBRATE 2 p.m. $ 7 p.m. $13-$53. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolabaycenter.com SWING, SWANG, SWUNG 7:30 p.m. $20-$32.

Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 S. Jefferson St. balletpensacola.com SHOSTAKOVICH SYMPHONY NO. 10 7:30 p.m. $22-$76. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. pensacolasymphony.com SOUTHEASTERN TEEN SHAKESPEARE COMPANY 'HENRY IV' PART I 7:30 p.m. $15 all seats.

Pensacola Opera Center, 75 S. Tarragona St. setsco.org

ZOSO: THE ULTIMATE LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE 8 p.m. $10. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox.

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BACK PORCH COMEDY 9 p.m. $8 Sluggo's, 101

S. Jefferson. facebook.com/sluggospensacola

SUNDAY 5.1

WAKE UP HIKE 8 a.m. Meet at 1500 E. Gregory

St. Check Meet-up site for updates and details and to RSVP, meetup.com/ftawesterngate.

BIG SPRING BOOK SALE 12-3 p.m. $5 bag sale.

West Florida Public Library, 239 N. Spring St. friendsofwfpl.org

SWING, SWANG, SWUNG 1:30 p.m. $20-$32.

Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 S. Jefferson St. balletpensacola.com DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS: LET'S CELEBRATE

2 p.m. $13-$53. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolabaycenter.com

SOUTHEASTERN TEEN SHAKESPEARE COMPANY 'HENRY IV' PART I 2:30 p.m. $15

all seats. Pensacola Opera Center, 75 S. Tarragona St. setsco.org 'MAESTRA' SCREENING 6 p.m. "Maestra" tells story through the personal testimonies of the young women who went out to teach literacy in rural communities across the island in Cuba.

Free. Open Books, 1040 N. Guillemard St. BLUES ON THE BAY 6 p.m. Modern Eldorados.

Community Maritime Park, 300 W. Main St. TOKYO POLICE CLUB 7 p.m. $15. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com

MONDAY 5.2

LUNCH AND LEARN 11:30 a.m. $20. Pensacola

Cooks, 3670 Barrancas Ave. cookingschoolsofamerica.com/pensacolacooks MONTHLY MOVIE CLUB All evening tickets are $5. Treehouse Cinema, 1175 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. treehousecinemagulfbreeze.com SEVILLE QUARTER MILERS 5:30 p.m. Runners meet in front of Seville Quarter for a run around downtown Pensacola. Free pasta and drink specials after the run at Fast Eddie's.

Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com YOGA AT PMA 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free for PMA members, $5 for military, seniors and children, $7 for adults. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org JAZZ JAM 6:30-9 p.m. $5-$12. La Brisa Restaurant, 51 Gulf Breeze Parkway. jazzpensacola. com DANCE LESSONS 6:30 p.m. Swing, Country, and Ballroom. Professional partner dance instruction for all skill levels. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com DEF LEPPARD JOINED BY STYX 7:30 p.m. $51.50 and up. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolabaycenter.com

TUESDAY 5.3

BLUE ANGELS PRACTICE 11:30 a.m. National

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By Jennifer Leigh

The last Pensacola Ballet performance of the season is not your typical tutu ballet.

"Swing, Swang, Swung," incorporates original choreography by Richard Steinert and Christine Duhon, artistic director and ballet mistress respectively.

There's no classical music that's sometimes expected of the ballet.

Most seasons in fact go beyond the traditional route putting choreography to everything from Disney's "Aladdin" to the sci-fi flick, "The Matrix." These productions are not only unique and entertaining, but they invite a broad audience to the ballet.

With dozens of ballets under his belt, Steinert is never finished pushing the envelope and seeing what else can be done on stage.

“There used to be a distinct line between what people saw as commercial and ‘fine’ in the arts, and thankfully that line is blurring,” Steinert said in 2013. “I am not a fan of elitist art or artists. I have

CAPPS 6-8:30 p.m. $11.54 From the Ground Up

Community Garden, 711 N. Hayne St. STRUT YOUR MUTT 6:45 p.m. Join fellow dog walkers for a 45-minute stroll in East Hill. Dogs must be leashed and well-behaved. Walkers meet at entrance to Bayview Dog Park at 20th Ave and E. Lloyd St. BANDS ON THE BEACH 7-9 p.m. Touch of Gray.

Gulfside Pavilion, Pensacola Beach. visitpensacolabeach.com PLEASURES, DINOSAUR DAZ, DICKS FROM MARS, CHRISTIAN ROCK 9:30 p.m. Sluggo's,

101 S. Jefferson St. facebook.com/sluggospensacola

WEDNESDAY 5.4

BEYOND BARRE PENSACOLA RIBBON CUTTING 11 a.m. Grand opening of Beyond Barre

Pensacola. Giveaways and ribbon cutting.

Beyond Barre Pensacola,5022 A W. Fairfield Dr. beyondbarrepensacola.com BLUE ANGELS PRACTICE 11:30 a.m. National Aviation Museum, 1750 Radford Blvd.

BLUE OCTOBER 6:30 p.m. $25. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com DANCE LESSONS 6:30 p.m. West Coast Swing. Professional partner dance instruction for all skill levels. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com BLUE WAHOOS VS. BILOXI SHUCKERS 6:30 p.m.

Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 Cedar St. Tickets are $6.97 and up. bluewahoos.com DANCE PARTY 8-10 p.m. A mix of swing, country, and ballroom music for partner dancing on the best wood dance floor in the area. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com April 28, 2016

little interest in appealing to a single demographic and honestly, if I can only create new ballets that appeal to one portion of the community, then I have failed as an artist.”

"Swing, Swang, Swung" features choreography set to modern (at least it's modern compared to ballet's 15thcentury roots) with music from The Beatles and Led Zeppelin. Like Ballet Pensacola productions "Thunderstruck" or "Divas", it mixes modern and traditional dance with contemporary tunes and will likely leave you with a song stuck in your head. {in}

SWING, SWANG, SWUNG

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 1 WHERE: Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 S. Jefferson St. COST: $20-$32 DETAILS: balletpensacola.com

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Opening reception for this exhibit, which features juried work

by Paula Work. 6-8 p.m. April 29. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org ANIMATED SHARDS

Opening reception for this exhibit, which features the latest portraits and sculpture by Gila Rayberg.

6-8 p.m. April 29.

Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org OLD PENSACOLA LOST (AND FOUND)

Opening reception for this exhibit, which features mixed media paintings by Pat Page.

6-8 p.m. April 29.

Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery. orgt

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TAKE ME HOME

Juried work by Paula Work. On view through May 27. Artel

Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org ANIMATED SHARDS

On view through May 27. Latest portraits, sculpture, including a whimsical water fountain by Gila Rayberg. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org OLD PENSACOLA LOST (AND FOUND)

On view through May 27. Mixed media paintings by Pat Page.

On view through May 27. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org SHAPE, FORM AND COLOR Exhibit show-

cases a wide variety of subject matter with extraordinary personal perspectives from Tammy Caspersen (Pottery), Tom Smith (Acrylic) and Suzanne Tuzzeo (Photography). On view through May 28. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. bluemorninggallery. com

THE ARTIST REVEALED: ARTIST PORTRAITS AND SELF

PORTRAITS Various

media and artists explore the difference between portraits and self portraits. On view through July 16.

Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org STEPHEN KNAPP: LIGHT PAINTINGS

Sculptural works created entirely of light and glass by artist Stephen Knapp.

On view through August 27. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org BEFORE I DIE Installation created by University of West Florida students based on the work of New Orleans artist, Candy Chang. On view through May 20.

Voices of Pensacola, 117 E. Government St. FROM THE HEART: A SOLO EXHIBITION Paintings by

Margaret Biggs. On view through April 29.

Marty Campbell Gallery, 126 S. Palafox.

PAULA TURNER FEATURED ARTIST AT JACO'S BAYFRONT BAR AND GRILLE 2015

PSC Sunset photo contest winner. On view through May 4. Jaco's Bayfront Bar and Grille, 997 S. Palafox., jacosbayfrontbarandgrille.com 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ART STUDENTS HONORS Faculty-se-

lected student work represents examples of ceramics, drawings, digital images, graphic design, jewelry, painting, photography, sculpture and video produced over the past year. On view through April 29.

Pensacola State College Switzer Gallery, 1000 College Blvd., 484-2550.

MIXED BREEDS Watercolor, photography, acrylics, mixed media.

On view through April 29. Quayside Art Gallery, 15-17 E. Zaragoza. 438-2363

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A SAMPLING OF ART

BY TERRY COVINGTON On view through

April 30. Open Books Bookstore, 1040 N. Guillemard St. openbookspcola.com TSCHACBASOV: INNER VISIONS Selec-

tion of etchings from Russian-born Nahum Tschacbaso. On view through June 4. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org THE WAY WE WORKED 10 a.m. to

3 p.m. Smithsonian Institute traveling exhibit about history of American workers.

The exhibition will be on display at the Lillian F. King Museum, located in the Molino Community Complex, 6450 Highway 95A North, Molino, Florida until April 30.

≥Call For Art

GREAT GULFCOAST ARTS FESTIVAL

Artist applications at Auction on May 21.

All entries are eligible for silent auction.

Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit First Ride Foundation.

Cost is $15-$20. For more information, visit waterboyz.com.

GRANT FOR EMERGING ARTISTS

The Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival, in partnership with Artel Gallery, is offering a new grant for emerging artists. As the inaugural event, this will be available to Escambia/Santa Rosa County full-time residents. We are looking for artists that have been practicing their craft for a minimum of two years and a maximum of five.

The grant waives all GGAF entry fees ($40 jury fee, $300 booth fee). Please contact Suzanne at hatchingartists@ gmail.com for more information.

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JEWELERY RAFFLE TO BENEFIT QUAYSIDE ART GALLERY Pieces

from Bere' Jewelers will be raffled off to help preserve the Quayside Art Gallery's building.

The jewelry is now on display at the gallery, located at 15-17 E. Zaragoza in downtown Pensacola: a beautiful diamond pendant with adjustable chain, a diamond and sapphire ring and a yellow gold pearl bracelet. And what's great..."It's Your Choice" which item you will win. Each of these items were carefully chosen, and each is valued at over $1,200. Tickets are for sale for $10 each, and all proceeds go to Quayside's building preservation fund.

You will not need to be present to win, and the winning item can be shipped anywhere in the United States. Drawing will take place May 6.

70 FOR $70 AT QUAYSIDE ART GALLERY

Quayside Art Gallery's 143-year-old building needs major repairs. To raise funds to cover this, artists are donating their art for sale with 100 percent of proceeds going to repair the historic building. These will all be new pieces — jewelry, pottery, paintings — ranging from traditional to modern conceptual works, photography and woodwork, all for sale at $70 each.

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opportunity to buy valuable original art at an unbelievable low price and, at the same time, help preserve a bit of Pensacola history. Visit the gallery at 15-17 E. Zarragosa St., quaysidegallery. com

visit firstcityart.org.

≥Workshops & Classes

workshops are held Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at First City Art Center.

Cost is $157.25 for members and $185 for non members. For more information, visit firstcityart.org.

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a.m.-4:30 p.m. A. Blair Clemo will share his unconventional pottery making techniques, which combine hand building, press molding, and wheel throwing. $125 for First City Art Members, $155 for non-members.

First City Art Center, 1060 Guillemard St., firstcityart.org.

THE ARTISTIC AFFAIR

A series of miniworkshops that will be held the first and third Wednesday of each month. May 4, Layered Tree Skin Mixed Media; May 18, Highly Textured Fiber Painting and June 1, Heavy Layered Painting on Cardboard.

Cost is $40. For more information, contact 429-1222 or visit firstcityart.org.

POTTERY ON THE WHEEL Six-week

workshops are held Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at First City Art Center, 1060 Guillemard St. Cost is $157.25 for members and $185 for non members. For more information,

INTRODUCTION TO POTTERY ON THE WHEEL Every Monday

from 6-8:30 p.m. at First City Art Center.

Classes are $40. For more information, visit firstcityart.org.

CLAY HAND BUILDING Six-week

CLAY SCULPTURE

Six-week workshops held Saturdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at First City Art Center. Cost is $157.25 for members and $185 for non members. For more information, visit firstcityart.org.

BELLY DANCING

Eight-week beginner and advanced classes on Tuesday nights. For beginner, intermediate and advanced students.

Classes held at First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St For more information and to sign up for a class visit pensacolabellydance.com LIFE DRAWING. Artists of any skill level are welcome draw life figures. 6-9 p.m.

Monday nights. Cost is $5-$10 a person.

Contact phayes@ ihmc.us if interested.

First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. The group is always looking for new models, contact Pat at the email address above if interested.

8 p.m. The Ticket 2, 2115 W. 9 Mile Rd., ticketsportsbar.com COLLEGE NIGHT 10 p.m. Drink specials, beer pong tournament starts at 10 p.m.

Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com.

Fridays WINE TASTING

5-7 p.m. Informative wine tasting in Seville Quarter Wine and Gift Shop. No charge for the tasting.

Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com DRAG BINGO 6-8 p.m. Ages 21 and over.

Emerald City’s The Other Side, 406 E. Wright St. emeraldcitypensacola.com POOL TOURNAMENT

8 p.m. The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Rd., ticketsportsbar.com Saturdays

MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION NIGHT 8

p.m. Seville Quarter Membership Card Holder Appreciation Night at Phineas Phogg's. 130 E. Government St., sevillequarter.com Sundays BAR AND RESTAURANT EMPLOYEE (B.A.R.E. NIGHT) 7

p.m. Special prices for B.A.R.E. Card membership holders.

Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St., sevillequarter.com Mondays

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p.m. The Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9 p.m. World of Beer, 200 S. Palafox. wobusa.com/locations/ Palafox

BAR BINGO 8 p.m.

Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA 9:30-10:30

p.m. Mugs and Jugs, 12080 Scenic Highway. facebook.com/ MugsJugs Tuesdays TUESDAY TRIVIA 8 p.m. The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge, 33 Gulf Breeze Parkway. facebook.com/ thebridgebargb

TICKET TEAM TRIVIA

8 p.m. The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Rd., ticketsportsbar.com POKER 8 p.m. The Ticket 2, 2115 W. 9 Mile Rd., ticketsportsbar.com TEAM TRIVIA 9 p.m.

Hopjacks. 10 S. Palafox. hopjacks. com Wednesdays WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS 11

a.m. Half- priced bottles of wine every Wednesday. Jackson's Steakhouse, 226 S. Palafox. jacksonsrestaurant.com LADIES NIGHT ON THE DECK 5 p.m. $2

drinks and music.

The Deck Bar, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola.com PUB TRIVIA NIGHT

7-9:30 p.m. Goat Lips Beer Garden, 2811 Copter Road. facebook.com/ goatlipsdeli RECORD NIGHT 8 p.m. Bring a record in and get $1 your first drink. Sluggo's, 101 S. Jefferson St. facebook.com/sluggospensacola WEDNESDAY QUIZ TRIVIA 8 p.m. The

Cabaret, 101 S. Jefferson St. cabaretpensacola.com TICKET BAR BINGO

8 p.m. The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Rd., ticketsportsbar.com BAR BINGO 10 p.m.

Play, 16 S. Palafox,

Suite 200. iplaypensacola.com

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Thursdays Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 8 p.m.

130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com Saturdays Krazy George 9 p.m.

Hub Stacey's 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com Sundays The Sandshaker Lounge, 9 p.m. 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com Mondays The Cabaret, 9 p.m.

101 S. Jefferson St. 607-2020 or cabaretpensacola.com Tuesdays Sandshaker Lounge, 8 p.m. 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com Play, 9 p.m. 16 S. Palafox, Suite 200. iplaypensacola.com

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The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Hwy. LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 p.m. The

Deck, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola. com

RICHARD MADDEN 6-10 p.m. Peg

Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach. peglegpetes.com DUELING PIANOS

8 p.m. Rosie O' Grady's Dueling Piano Show. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St., sevillequarter.com SCENIC HEIGHTS

8 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com WHYTE CAPS 8 p.m.

End o' The Alley.

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art

by Hamishe Randallt

Where Light Becomes Art

"Lightpaintings" by Stephen Knapp / Courtesy Photos Lighting can make all the difference between a photograph that is mediocre and one that catches your eye. The portrayal of light is also what makes an oil painting so beautifully lifelike.

But what about using light as a medium to create art? Internationally-renowned artist Stephen Knapp does just that with his “lightpaintings”—a term he coined to describe his unique artwork. He uses light and pieces of dichroic glass to transform blank walls into vibrant masterpieces.

Dichroic glass is a composite of nontranslucent glass layers stacked with microlayers of metals or oxides. The glass displays different colors under certain lighting conditions and the angle of view. The large-scale abstract paintings created by Knapp explore color, light and space, though he is not a traditionally-trained painter.

“I never did art or crafts as a kid, I never took an art history course in college,” said Knapp. “I was a History major and English minor, and I’ve always liked research and digging into things. I picked up a camera in college and thought, ‘Oh, wow I can do something creative…’ It just blew me away.”

Knapp worked with photography for years but wanted to do something that went beyond the lens of a camera. He

began experimenting with different mediums, including glass. He created sculptural pieces using dichroic glass and realized one day that what was really exciting was not the way the glass changed color, but what it was doing with light. He put a piece of glass on the wall and skimmed light through it and had his “eureka” moment.

From there, Knapp began creating what would become one of the most unique new art mediums of the 21st century. “Lightpainting” requires a creative, as well as technical approach, and Knapp utilizes his love of research and problem solving, along with an endless curiosity to create each piece.

One piece may take several months or years to create. Knapp does constant research to find the right type of light fixture, the right type of light bulb, and painstakingly creates and shapes each piece of glass to achieve the colors and designs for every painting.

The paintings are designed to have light shown through them, yet they are as equally beautiful unlit as they are illumined.

“These pieces are not just about what’s on the panel itself; what isn’t on the panel is as equally important,” said Knapp. “Does it [the painting] exist if it’s just light? If you block out the light, does it really matter

“One thing I feel very strongly about is I like art that touches you, when you look at it, you bring your entire life history to looking at that piece.”

Stephen Knapp

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whether it disappears? I think that’s an it’s an experience. The exhibit appeals to important issue to raise in the arts now. a multigenerational audience, as the eye Does it have to be paint? Does it have to be is naturally captivated by light. The artist’s something physical, or can it just be light?” ability to paint with pure light is an experiKnapp raises an interesting point. ence not to be missed, according to Leader.

Most paintings are created with a tangible “I think abstract art is autobiographical, medium such as paint. Once the paint is it’s a reflection of everything I’ve seen or transferred onto the canvas, the paintdone,” said Knapp. “One thing I feel very ing doesn’t change; it becomes a physical strongly about is I like art that touches you, and permanent display of art. However, when you look at it, you bring your entire with “lightpaintings,” turning off the lights life history to looking at that piece. Making changes the painting itself. It becomes a pieces that are open to that kind of inspecdifferent piece of art. Affix a “lightpainting” tion and introspection is really important.” to a wall illuminated by sunlight and the Knapp wants to help people realize painting changes throughout the day. there are other ways of looking at art; to The Pensacola Museum of Art is not only see the pops of color and designs, showcasing 14 of Knapp’s “lightpaintings” but also the reflections, layering, shadows this summer. According to Alexis Leader, and the under-painting.

Director of Curatorial Affairs for the “What I’m trying to do as much as anymuseum, a key to a teaching museum is thing else is challenge the traditional idea to continually introduce their visitors to a of what art is,” said Knapp. {in} wide variety of artists and media.

“It’s always exciting to reinvent the public perception of art and the museum experience for visitors,” said Leader. “In this exhibit, we are again breaking out WHAT: An exhibit featuring 14 of the artist’s of the box of traditional media “lightpaintings” and inviting viewers to engage WHEN: On display through July 16 with the work on a personal level WHERE: Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefwithout comparison to traditional ferson St. guidelines of art appreciation.”

COST: $5—$7 Something special about DETAILS: pensacolamuseum.org abstract art is that all who view it perceive it differently. “Lightpaintings” is more than an exhibit,

STEPHEN KNAPP: LIGHTPAINTINGS

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music

by Shelby Smithey

Radness is Forever around. It’s a guilty pleasure we have. This record we made in a spontaneous way and improvised on the whole thing so it made sense to go with a fun name. As for the cover, I had this idea of taking a picture of a watermelon. It felt representative and iconic of the whole process of the record. It’s a snapshot of the whole band. I took the photo, and the ideas started flying.

It just felt right to leave it as “Melon Collie” and change it to “Infinite Radness.” I think it’s a nice nod to the Smashing Pumpkins, too.

Tokyo Police Club / Courtesy Photo Tokyo Police Club’s new EP “Melon Collie and the Infinite Radness” isn’t just an overt nod to a Smashing Pumpkins album; it represents a time when the Toronto four-piece felt free to create without expectations or delineations.

Ten years since their 2006 debut EP “A Lesson in Crime,” the band has grown up and moved apart. Starting a band as a group of teenage best friends in their small Canadian hometown, lead singer/bass player and principal songwriter Dave Monks, drummer Greg Alsop, keyboardist/guitarist Graham Wright, and guitarist Josh Hook have put out four albums together, including their last release, 2014’s “Forcefield.”

For “Melon Collie” Part 1, the band got together in New York after spending some

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time apart to record some new material.

Monks said the guys knew they didn’t want to work like they did on “Forcefield,” which was two-and-a-half years solidly writing and rehearsing while holed up in a studio in Toronto.

Instead, they took a different approach, playing off of the energy of being apart for so long as well as knowing they only had a few days to play together.

Before their show at Vinyl on Sunday, Inweekly had a conversation with Monks about Tokyo Police Club’s ‘raddest’ bunch of songs to date.

INWEEKLY: What made you spoof the Smashing Pumpkins for your new EP? DAVE MONKS: Every record we make, there’s always a joke name that flies

INWEEKLY: What was the decision to release two EP parts as opposed to a full album? When is Part 2 coming out?

MONKS: Since “Forcefield,” our previous record, I moved to New York, Josh lives on a farm somewhere in Ontario, Greg returned to L.A. and Graham is in Toronto. We knew that whatever we made next would be uncharted territory, and we embraced that. We didn’t have much time together, so there was more energy, and the songs came about differently. It didn’t feel album-y and we didn’t want to pad the songs together.

We wanted to let the songs breathe a bit. It also works with our touring schedule and it’s open-ended. It lets the creativity keep rolling. We hope to have Part 2 ready this fall.

citing and lighter, or more stressful. These sessions were more iterative meaning we can keep working on it until it’s out. Each time we are all together recording is like catching up. All those sessions have that feeling. It’s just a fun process. It brought a new energy and there was a creative time limit to it; we’re more firing it off and trying to capture lightning in a bottle.

INWEEKLY: How was the writing process for “Melon Collie?”

MONKS: I’m always writing songs that are personal to me. I’ll always show the band a few songs every few weeks, and these are the ones that we got excited about. It was freer, there wasn’t a certain goal. The lyrics came out more refined and zoned-in on specific feelings, which was really nice. It was more just capturing the moment and being ourselves. It was this spontaneous feeling of, “These songs are rad; let’s put them out.”

INWEEKLY: You’ve been a band now for a decade; how has Tokyo Police Club evolved since first starting out?

MONKS: Things are definitely easier now. There are fewer things that need to be decided as far as touring and figuring out who you are. It feels more like we are searching less and enjoying what we do for a living more. I think that’s the best way to describe it in broad strokes. We are in our late 20s now. We felt super entitled and cocky starting out. Now, we are just excited about what we do and feel lucky that this is our job. {in}

INWEEKLY: How is this record different from “Forcefield?”

MONKS: We’re sort of in a new spot, and we’re redefining how we work creatively as a band. And with this EP we’re exploring that, WHEN: 7 p.m. Sunday, May 1 and what it’s like to be in different WHERE: Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox places and to work together as COST: $15-$20 adults and with a time limit, and DETAILS: vinylmusichall.com how that makes things more ex-

TOKYO POLICE CLUB

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news of the weird THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT! One notably hypersuccessful YouTube channel (700,000 subscribers) features Mr. Lauri Vuohensilta of Finland pulverizing various objects (such as a bowling ball) in a 100-ton hydraulic press. (Said Vuohensilta, "I think it's built into every person —the need to destroy something.") That channel is free of charge, but other entrepreneurs have created 24-hour pay-per-month websites and apps offering similarly specialized programming, e.g., "Zombie Go Boom" (actors taking chain saws to things; $5 a month), "Hungry Monk Yoga" (posing in orange robes while teaching martial arts; $15 a month), and "Lather Fantasies" (clothed people "excessively shampooing each other's hair"; $20 a month).

(An April Wall Street Journal report noted that the "lather" channel "sounds kinkier than it actually is.")

FINE POINTS OF THE LAW In some states, as News of the Weird has reported, visitors with the barest "right" to occupy property (e.g., invited in for one night but never left) cannot be evicted except by court order, which might take weeks to obtain. In April, owners in Flint, Michigan, and Nampa, Idaho, were outraged that nothing could be done quickly to remove squatters from their vacated houses. (The Nampa squatter produced a "lease" that, though fraudulent, was enough to send the sheriff away.)

SMOOTH GETAWAY The December burglary of the Halifax bank in Sale, England, drew attention even though the hour was just after midnight—because Jamie Keegan and Marc Shelton (both age 33) had tried to haul away an ATM, but it fell out the back of their van, producing calamitous noise (and sparks in the road). (Also, the ATM had an "out of order" sign on it, raising still another question about the efficacy of the crime.) In February the Minshull Street Crown Court sentenced the pair to 40 months each in prison. (Bonus: In court, Shelton helpfully corrected the legal record by reminding officials that the pair's crime was actually "burglary" and not, as written, "robbery.")

MORE DIY MASTERS (1) Randy Velthuizen had lived in the house in Everson, Washington, for 20 years, but in April he accidentally set it afire while attempting to kill weeds with a blowtorch. It was an uninsured total loss.

Mused Velthuizen, "It just made downsizing a hell of a lot easier." (2) In January, four units in an apartment house in midtown Detroit were accidentally burned out by a tenant attempting to kill a bedbug that had bitten him. He had tried to light it up, but by the time the flames were extinguished, he was badly burned, his and three adjacent units were uninhabitable, and two dozen others had suffered water damage.

UPDATES Two News of the Weird All-Time Favorites: (1) Obsessive litigant Jonathan Lee Riches asked a federal court in Billings,

by Chuck Shepherd

Montana, in April to somehow issue a wellmeaning "restraining" order against Donald Trump—to force Trump out of the presidential race on the ground that he fears assassination.

Riches wrote that he loves and adores Trump but suggested as a candidate John McCain (who is "less fiery"). (2) Mr. "Beezow Doodoo Zopittybop-bop- bop," 34, was arrested in January for assaulting an Evergreen State College (Olympia, Washington) police officer.

Mr. Zoppitybop-bop-bop (originally, Jeffrey Wilschke) had made News of the Weird several years back with arrests under his new name in Wisconsin and Iowa.

•In April, the Sacramento Bee revealed (from freedom of information requests) that University of California, Davis, officials had spent at least $175,000 in scarce state higher-education funds merely to attempt to scrub the Internet of references to the notorious 2011 incident in which a campus police officer deliberately pepper-sprayed the faces of restrained, helpless protesters. The public relations venture was part of a campaign by the school's chancellor, Linda Katehi, to rehabilitate her image after cutbacks to academic programs. (Other critics ridicule as futile almost any attempt—ever— to scrub news from the Internet.)

•What is believed to be the longest-running armed standoff in U.S. history came to a quiet conclusion on Jan. 6 in Trinidad, Texas, when John Joe Gray outlasted the district attorney—never having left his 47-acre ranch in the past 15 years. In 1999, Gray, carrying a pistol but without a permit, resisted arrest and bit a state trooper, retreating to his property, refusing to leave for court. The sheriff, explaining why his deputies declined to go after him, once said, "Joe Gray has been in prison out there himself (for 14 years)." (Actually, the charges were dismissed in December 2014, but when the district attorney left office, he failed to notify Gray or the deputies.)

A NEWS OF THE WEIRD CLASSIC (MARCH 2012) Newspapers in Sweden reported in January (2012) that two of the country's most heinous murderers apparently fell in love with each other at their psychiatric institution and, following a 26-day Internet-chat "courtship," had decided to marry. Mr. Isakin Jonsson ("the Skara Cannibal") was convicted of killing, decapitating and eating his girlfriend, and Michelle Gustafsson ("the Vampire Woman") was convicted of killing a father of four and drinking his blood. Said the love-struck Jonsson (certainly accurately), to the newspaper Expressen, "I have never met anyone like (Michelle)." The pair will almost certainly remain locked up forever, but Gustafsson wrote that she hopes they will be released, to live together and "have dogs and pursue our hobbies, piercing and tattoos." {in} From Universal Press Syndicate Chuck Shepherd’s News Of The Weird © 2015 Chuck Shepherd

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Live Entertainment • Fresh Crawfish Friday, APRIL 29: Noon-11 p.m.

Saturday, APRIL 30: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

Sunday, May 1: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $5 per day/$10 weekend pass • Kids 12 and under get in FREE! Free for active duty military with ID (Friday only)

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Send your weird news to Chuck Shepherd, P.O. Box 18737, Tampa, Fla., 33679 or weirdnews@earthlink.net, or go to newsoftheweird.com April 28, 2016

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