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DIFFERENCE MAKERS Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola and UWF College of Business name 2015 Ethics in Business Award recipients The Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola and the University of West Florida College of Business named the 2015 recipients of the Annual Ethics in Business Award today during a luncheon at New World Landing in downtown Pensacola. Michael Murdoch was given the award for the large business sector (50 or more employees), while Heidi Blair was given the award for the small business sector (49 or fewer employees). “This is the 13th year that the Combined Rotary of Pensacola and the UWF College of Business have recognized community business leaders whose business ethics and practices exemplify “The Rotary Four Way Test” and ‘Service-Above-Self,’” said Dr. Ed Ranelli, dean emeritus at the University of West Florida. “Northwest Florida is fortunate to have so many community leaders, like Michael Murdoch and Heidi Blair, who enhance business and ethical standards and contribute to the economic development of our region.” Murdoch is an innovator, an entrepreneur and a leader in the highly competitive high-tech marketplace. At present, he serves as CEO of AppRiver, a company he co-founded in 2002, which is now recognized as one of the leading software-as-a-service firms for businesses worldwide. With more than 25 years of business and product development experience, Murdoch has led AppRiver’s explosive growth in the e-mail and Web security market segments. The company currently serves 47,000 businesses with more than eight million mailboxes around the globe. AppRiver’s rapid rise to industry-leader status, along with its award-winning service led Ernst & Young to name Murdoch its Florida Entrepreneur of the Year® winner for 2009. Heidi Blair joined USO Northwest Florida as their Director in December 2006. She moved from Spokane Washington where she was executive director of a child abuse and neglect prevention agency. Her entire career has been in non-profit management. During her time at the USO she has grown the organization from one location at the Pensacola International Airport to three locations. The USO at NAS Pensacola was opened in 2008. In 2012 the NAS location expanded to both floors of Building 625D expanding the ability to provide more services to our nation’s heroes. The USO at Destin-Fort Walton Airport was opened in 2010. This location had a waiting list for volunteers before it was even opened. Military member visits at the physical USO’s have grown from 30,000 in 2006 to over 182,000 visits in 2014. Blair’s general service area spans from Tallahassee to east of Mobile. Under her tenure, USO services at the area bases have increased dramatically. Volunteer numbers have also increase dramatically in the eight years Blair has been with the organization. The USO volunteer force is currently at approximately 400 volunteers who staff the three centers and help provide services at the area bases. A firm believer in giving back to the community, Heidi is an active member of Rotary International since 1989. She is a two time past president and currently serves as District 6940 Membership Chair and Conference Chair. The award is given to recognize those who exemplify the concept of “service above self” and work to build a positive sense of self-worth within both the business community and the broader community as a whole. Criteria for the award is based on adherence to the high ethical standards of honesty, integrity and consistency in dealing with employees, contractors and customers, while positively enhancing the economic well-being of the firm’s stakeholders and providing jobs, opportunities and profits. For additional information, visit http://uwf.edu/cob/ethics-in-business-award/.

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LARUBY MAY The Pensacola native won the Ward 8 seat on the Washington, D.C. Council, according to an unofficial final tally that the D.C. Board of Elections released May 8. May, a former campaign staffer to D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser, won with 1,955 votes and a 1.09 percent margin—just 80 votes. May is the daughter of the late Rev. Theophalis May and Mary May and the sister of Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May.

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DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT BOARD The board may have had the best

intentions in limiting outdoor alcohol sales during Gallery Night to only beer and wine, but they failed to check Florida law to see what their powers are. City Attorney Lysia Bowling could not find “any legal basis providing DIB regulatory authority over the types of liquor sold during a Gallery Night.” The downtown bar and restaurants have expressed interest in working with DIB and the city government to improve Gallery Nights. The mayor wants to cut back to six nights. Stay tuned.

RICK SCOTT The Florida governor traveled to Washington, D.C. to ask the federal government to grant him a favor and extend the Low Income Pool, a program that offers health care coverage for low-income families. After bashing the White House for years, Scott somehow thought he could get their help. Nope. Good looks aren’t enough. Ask Mayor Hayward about his FAA grant request that was denied. ADOPTION State Senator Don Gaetz

had a simple adoption bill that would have given subsidies to government workers who adopt children in the state foster-care system. The Florida House unsuccessfully tried to make it about banning gay adoptions. Now it’s in the hands of Gov. Scott to sign it into law. We hope he does.

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SADLY NOT SURPRISED We aren’t giving our poor children a fighting chance to get out of poverty, according to a new study by Harvard professors Raj Chetty and Nathaniel Hendren. In Escambia County, by the time a poor child is 26, he or she will earn $3,870 less than his counterparts elsewhere. Escambia County is among the worst counties in the U.S. in helping poor children up the income ladder. It ranks 47th out of 2, 478 counties, better than only about 2 percent of counties in the country. It is relatively worse for poor boys than it is for poor girls. After reviewing the study, The New York Times said it would be better for poor families to move to Okaloosa County if they want their children to succeed. Children who move at earlier ages are less likely to become single parents, more likely to go to college and more likely to earn more. Escambia County is worse than any South Alabama County and any Northwest Florida County. There is only one county in Florida that is worse than Escambia— Gadsden with $3,910. As harsh as these facts are, they aren’t surprising. Inweekly has been reporting on the challenges facing our children for years. In February 2012, our “Black &White” issue reported that the disparities in business,

education, health and juvenile justice between blacks and whites were huge and had gotten worse over the past 10 years. A third of the African-American lived below the poverty rate, and their median household income was $22,787 less than white households—almost $7,000 worse than in 2000. Eighteen months before the Studer Community Institute released its “Metro Report,” Inweekly published its “Shame Issue” (Inweekly, Jan. 31, 2013). The message was simple: Nothing will improve unless we face our issues. There simply isn’t enough lipstick that we can put on this pig to make it a beauty queen. In June 2013, we published the “Hungry Games” that reported over 60 percent of Escambia County public school students, roughly 24,000 children, relied on the school system for at least two free or reduced price meals a day during the school year. During the summer, they were left stringing together church and community center programs to find food. Unfortunately, little changed after each article was published. Our poverty is a festering sore that we keep trying to hide with a “Smiley Face” bandage. We need to pay as much attention to our poor children as we do tourism and economic development. Our successes will be hollow until we do. {in} rick@inweekly.net

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THE LAST DAYS IN VIETNAM days of the war, the embassy became a battleground of sorts as a frenzy of incoming and outgoing helicopters were carrying South Vietnamese to a fleet of Navy ships in the Pacific Ocean to evacuate the country. “I was on the last helicopter out of Vietnam,” he remembered. “They had literally forgotten about us and we had no communication with the ship—they called us the last 11.”

By Jennifer Leigh It was almost by chance that Steve Bauer joined the Marine Corps in 1973. “I initially wanted to join the Army, but they weren’t in at the recruiting office,” the Pensacola Police sergeant recalled. “The Marine Corps was.” Bauer was just a teenager on the brink of adulthood and wanted to see the world beyond Long Island, where he’s from. “My sister was actually one of those protestors, but I didn’t have a whole bunch of political thoughts,” he said. Bauer was guarding the U.S. embassy in Vienna, Austria when he signed up to work in Saigon toward the end of the Vietnam War. There was a big difference between the two posts. “In Vienna, I was armed with a .38 caliber handgun revolver. In Saigon, I had an M16 rifle and wore a bandolier of ammo,” he said. “It was much different.” Bauer said he didn’t venture into the jungle battlegrounds, which were just a couple of miles away from the embassy. In the final

A FATHER’S LEGACY

The Vietnam War lasted more than 20 years and resulted in more than 3 million deaths—58,000 of them Americans. This year marks 40 years since the war ended and yet there are still things left unsaid about the long and costly war. And so, when Mark Samuels, executive producer of the “American Experience” series on PBS, came to documentary filmmaker Rory Kennedy to tell the story of those last chaotic days of the Vietnam War, she couldn’t say no. “When I was approached by Mark, I was immediately interested,” she said over the phone. “It was a piece of the war that had been largely untold. It was overwhelming how little we knew, actually.” Rory, the last child born to Robert F. and Ethel Kennedy, has produced more than 35 documentaries, which cover topics such as AIDS (“Hidden Crisis: Women & AIDS” and “Pandemic: Facing AIDS”), abuse at an Iraq prison (“Ghosts of Abu Ghraib”) and free speech (“Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech”). The late Senator Kennedy ran his last

campaign to end the Vietnam War and even proposed a three-point plan to end the war in 1967. While the filmmaker never had the chance to meet her father—he was assassinated in 1968 months before she was born— she has followed in his progressive footsteps. “I grew up in a culture where people dedicated their lives to helping others improve their life,” she said. While her family name has been prevalent in politics, Rory chose to pursue filmmaking—which she was the first to do in her family. “It’s something that speaks to me,” she said. “The Last Days in Vietnam” chronicles those crucial, final days of the war and the efforts of American officers on the ground who risked their jobs and possible court-martial to evacuate as many South Vietnamese people as possible—going against the official policy to evacuate only U.S. citizens and their dependents. “It gives you a sense of what our responsibilities are when we get in those conflicts,” she said. The documentary was nominated for an Academy Award this year, a first for the Emmywinning filmmaker. Although Kennedy said it was an honor to be nominated, what excited her about the nod was the exposure it would give to the story. “The most exciting part was raising the awareness,” she said. Kennedy worked on the film for 14 months, interviewing American veterans, former South Vietnamese officers, a prominent CIA agent and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Previously undeveloped film footage and archival TV clips round out the documentary.

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‘AN UNSANCTIONED EVACUATION’

Bauer’s story is not a part of “The Last Days in Vietnam.” His is just one of the many heroic memories in those final days of war. Bauer said the preparation for the evacuation began a good month before it began. “It was going to be an unsanctioned evacuation,” he said. Almost all of the American civilian and military personnel in Saigon and tens of thousands of South Vietnamese civilians evacuated before North Vietnam raised their flag over the presidential palace of South Vietnam and renamed it HÒ Chí Minh City. At the embassy, troops had decided to evacuate by helicopter, which was the last option. Two marines were already killed in a rocket attack at a nearby air field and the airplane runways were unusable because of the destruction from war, Bauer said. “Nobody really planned on helicopters leaving the embassy compound,” he said. But from the roof of the embassy, helicopters were making flights back and forth from a U.S. Navy ship in the Pacific Ocean. “The 46s were a smaller model they could hold about 40 people—and the 53s could take about 80,” Bauer said. “No one could take any luggage. There were so many people that a helicopter couldn’t lift off, so we had to sit it back down and get some people off.” The planes landed in the parking lot of the embassy compound. “There was a huge tree in the way,” Bauer

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“There was one story I read about a father who threw his family on the Navy ship,” she said. “I had read about the story and then happened to meet someone who had footage of it in his attic. It’s very dramatic.”

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said. “In the end, it was a symbol of them [North Vietnamese] and we just cut it down.” South Vietnamese pilots who flew to the Navy ship had to discard their planes in the ocean to save space. “We had Marine pilots in and out constantly, it was about an hour-and-a-half trip,” Bauer said. The air craft was shot at multiple times. “And they had the bullet holes to prove it,” Bauer added. “But pilots maintained discipline and fought back discriminately.” After watching the film, which is streaming on PBS through May 29, he concluded it was a good program, although it may not be complete. “It didn’t give the full scope, but that would have to be a 12-hour documentary,” he said.

‘THE HUMAN SIDE’

people to see the film and make the connection to what’s going on today. I enjoy seeing that this has piqued their interest.” Next week, Kennedy will be in town to speak and to screen “Last Days in Vietnam” at WSRE. The fact that the area is surrounded by military bases is not a coincidence, she said. If there is a message to be shared from the film, it’s about moral character. “It’s a story about people in extreme circumstances who did the right thing— that message has been an inspiration to me,” Kennedy said. “The experience of making it has been very rewarding.” After living it firsthand, Bauer said he’s glad to see the story be told. “When you see it, you realize the human side—you see how far and above soldiers went,” he said. “And we still left some behind we should’ve gotten out.” {in}

Kennedy said she didn’t really have an agenda when she set out to make the film, but did note that some connections could be made with the frustrations of the Vietnam War and the criticisms of the war in Iraq and WHEN: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 Afghanistan—both are nearly WHERE: WSRE Amos Studio, 1000 College 20-year marks. Blvd. “Certainly there are paralCOST: Free lels. We go into talking about DETAILS: wsre.org exit strategies, war in general and what it accomplishes,” she said. “It’s satisfying for young

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NEWPOINT UPDATE Superintendent Malcolm Thomas is recommending that the Escambia County School Board give 21st Century Academy of Pensacola, Inc., the nonprofit set up by Newpoint Education Partners to get charters, 90-day notices of termination of the charter contracts for Five Flags Academy at Newpoint, Newpoint Academy and Newpoint Pensacola. The reasons for the terminations range from not keeping the proper attendance, grades and discipline records to failure “to secure the health, safety and welfare of the students.” The recommendations are the first time the superintendent has brought up any signifi-

cant problems at the school, even though he has known of issues at the school since May 2014. On March 16, Gov. Rick Scott handed Newpoint High and Newpoint Academy checks for $11,392 and $15,861, respectively, for their high performance during the 2013-14 school year. Newpoint High has been given an “A” grade each of the past three years. Two weeks after the checks were handed out, School Board member Jeff Bergosh learned from a whistleblower of possible grade tampering and other allegations at the schools. Over the objections of the superintendent, he took the allegations to the State Attorney’s Office, which has opened an investigation. In his letter to the Newpoint schools, Thomas wrote, “I reserve the right to raise such additional grounds for termination of the Charter Contract as are justified and appropriate upon completion of the investigation by the Office of the State Attorney.” Newpoint can request a hearing within 14 calendar days of receiving this 90 day notice of termination.NEP executives have charged that the superintendent’s recommendations are “politically driven” and have vowed to fight them. {in}

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May 15-17 Photo Credits: Beck by Peter Hapak Spoon by Tom Hines Jenny Lewis by Autumn de Wilde Charles Bradley by Paul McGeiver Father John Misty by Emma Tillman

If you’re a music fan, you’ve probably been counting down the days to Hangout Fest ’15 since last May. We certainly have around the Inweekly office. Thankfully, that glorious weekend of bands on the beach is finally here. But before you pack up and head to Gulf Shores, make sure you read our annual Hangout Fest guide. It’s got artist interviews, survival tips, a full schedule and more. Just remember festivals are all about planning and pacing. So make sure you study the lineup, map out your must see bands and keep your eyes on the prize—which in our book is Beck on Sunday night. You know that’s going to be where it’s at (bad lyric pun totally intended). See you on the beach!

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Showalter’s Show By Jason Leger

Photo by Dusdin Condren Timothy Showalter of Strand of Oaks is not afraid to be frank about his tastes. “I instantly know that I will not get along with someone if they say, ‘Bruce Springsteen is corny,’” he said. However, when it comes to his music, Showalter’s fans are his friends, and he is more than ready to party with those friends on the beach at Hangout Fest.

“You’re not indebted to your fan base, but you are in a way. [They are] the reason why this happens,” Showalter said. “If you don’t think that this happens this way, then just make records for yourself and never share them with anyone. But we live in a world where I want to share them with people and I want those people to like them.”

Being a native of the chilly Northeast, Showalter finds himself in new places and climates regularly on tour, but said he is ready to sweat his ass off in Gulf Shores. Showalter also said he finds his inner fan at festivals. “I could be working at a factory back in Indiana, but instead I get to be this weird, bearded guy who gets to dress in black and shred his guitar and then hang out with other bands at a festival on the beach.” As much as his music has led to amazing things in the past year, it hasn’t changed who he is at the core level. He always gets excited to be up on stage and play for the people who love his music, but he still gets just as excited to be in the crowd. “That’s the problem with all of these festivals we’re playing this summer, I don’t know how I’m going to find time to see all the bands I want to see.” While Showalter considers himself pretty private, he’ll open up quickly and become the most talkative guy in the room. “Everybody that comes to my shows are just people I would love to hang out with anyway,” he said. “Fans of Strand of Oaks are people I would just like to just chill with.

I want my shows to get bigger, not because of some ego thing, but because that’s more people I get to hang out with now.” Strand of Oaks have released four albums in the past six years, which is evidence of Showalter’s work ethic. His tireless writing and evolving as a musician is displayed through the variety of styles present from “Leave Ruin” all the way to last year’s “HEAL.” He said that he feels he has finally accepted the music he was raised with, being a child of the ’80s and ’90s, and he is being true to his heritage. “We all remember the old school bucket of KFC on a Sunday and your dad and his friends were what our age is now,” he said. “They’re drinking beers and having a good time. I think ‘HEAL’ just kind of encapsulates that era.” He said he desires a sense of nostalgia to come to life within his songs, and this has helped his fans from across the globe to connect with “HEAL.” “A lot of people, whether it’s in Sweden or Florida, they think, ‘I was a weird, lonely kid too.’ The reactions I’ve gotten feel really validating to the songs I’ve written.”

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Good Gulf It’s not like we needed another reason to love My Morning Jacket. But they decided to give us one anyway.

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In conjunction with the release of their new album, “The Waterfall,” the band has announced a longterm philanthropy effort called The Waterfall Project. Beneficiaries of the project are Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, Climate Justice Alliance and Gulf Restoration Network. If that last group doesn’t ring a bell and you live on the Gulf Coast, shame on you. Gulf Restoration Network is committed to uniting and empowering people to protect and restore the natural resources of this vital region we call home. They get how closely our quality of life is tied the Gulf of Mexico and you should too. In fact, Hangout Fest in gen-

eral probably wouldn’t exist without a healthy Gulf. So it’s only fitting that MMJ are playing one of their first shows after the release of “The Waterfall” in a place they know matters. For more on The Waterfall Project visit mymorningjacket.com/waterfallproject and you can keep up to date with Gulf Restoration Network on Facebook—facebook. com/healthygulf.

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Things We Would Have Asked Beck We didn’t get to interview Beck this year as part of our Hangout Fest preview coverage. To be honest, it pretty much broke our collective hearts. But we get it. He’s a busy man and we probably should have asked before the Grammys. But just in case you were wondering, here’s a sneak peek at what our half of the interview might have looked like. We have no doubt that Beck’s answers would have been sincere, thoughtful and generally awesome— just like his is. And Beck, if you happen to see this and feel up for answering these (or any) questions on the beach, just say the word. •How has your approach to touring and making music in general changed since becoming a dad? •Speaking of dads, what’s it like when you work with yours? Do you think he gives you the same kind of attention as he does say Beyoncé or Taylor Swift (who he’s also worked with)? •And now that we’ve said her name, we have to ask—what do you think of Mrs. Carter’s “Beyoncé”? The crazy ass song structures and lyrics kind of seem like something you’d dig, no?

•When do you use the hip hop influence you strongly displayed on "Odelay"? •What was your time like as part of the “antifolk scene” in New York in the late ’80s/early '90s? •Have you ever read “On A Backwards River: The Story of Beck”? And if so, what did the author get most right and most wrong? •Remember that time you and Allen Ginsberg had a conversation (A Beat/Slacker Transgenerational Meeting of Minds, 1997)? What was the most memorable part of that for you? •Is Autumn de Wilde as great to work with as we imagine she is? What’s your favorite photograph by her? •Your grandfather (artist Al Hansen) seems like the coolest guy ever. What’s your fondest memory of him?

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Hangout 101 Because we want to you thrive and not just survive this weekend, here are a few tips we’ve picked up over the years. You can thank us by heeding tip #5 and not slowing down the entry line by getting busted with mini bottles, deal?

Don’t Hangout Without Sunscreen, a water bottle, sunglasses, maybe a hat, wet wipes, cash and a paper copy of the schedule and map—these are our tested, tried and true Hangout essentials. It’s probably a safe bet to assume you’ll need all of these things at least once a day.

Beer, Water, Beer, Water… If you’re going to day drink, you should make this alternating game your mantra—even if you aren’t feeling particularly buzzed or dehydrated. And we completely recommend that you save any booze other than beer for happy hour and beyond. That mid-day beach sun really will sneak up on you.

Go For The Spice If you find yourself hungry and overwhelmed by choices or just indecisive, always opt for the Spicy Pie. Always.

•Could you please explain some of your lyrics to us? "Dog food stalls with the beefcake pantyhose." "Hirsutes with the parachute fruits." "Midnight hags in the mausoleum where the pixelated doctors moan."

God Bless The Hangout Not only does the actual Hangout keep their kitchen open and bars fully stocked throughout the weekend, they’re also nice enough to keep their bathrooms open to festival goers. And don’t sweat it if you see a line, it moves insanely fast and is well worth the short wait for access to a real (and super clean) toilet.

•And we’ve kind of got a follow-up to that last one. What the hell are you saying on the chorus of 'Girl?' •What’s it like to be married to a twin? Do you see things in Giovanni Ribisi that remind you way too much of your wife?

Don’t Even Try It The Hangout team doesn’t play when it comes to security searching upon entry to the festival. So whatever you’re thinking about sneaking in, don’t. (And just in case you have questions about what you and can’t bring in, we’ve got you covered—on page 18.)

Surfs Up Historically the sound hasn’t been super loud at the secondary beach stage, so if a band you really want to see is playing the Surf Stage make sure you get there early. Any spot in front of the sound booth and you should be ok, behind it and beyond you run the risk of spotty sound—that’s our personal rule based on past experiences with bands like The Black Keys and The Flaming Lips.

Wait It Out If you’ve worked your way up in the crowd at the Hangout Stage, don’t try and leave right when the band ends. It’s way too crazy. Just wait it out and enjoy the fireworks—that’s what they’re there for after all.

Pick A Spot Let’s be real—your phone is either going to be dead or not working by the end of the night, so you should go ahead and designate a meeting spot with your friends. It will make your life infinitely easier. The Ferris wheel, the main entry gate and back at the condo are what we usually go with on this one.

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Photo by DL Anderson Electronic-folk pop duo Sylvan Esso are garnering fans across the world after the release of their single “Coffee” off their debut LP last year. The song references both America’s favorite form of caffeine and the old dance, The Hanky Panky, all while effortlessly showcasing the accessible vocals atop the beats, sound effects and occasional ambience imbedded in the tracks. “I’ve usually played bass in other people’s bands,” Nick Sanborn said, laughing. “There’s a lot of ownership with this band, and it’s a really fun feeling that it’s just Amelia and I, and that we have found an audience that likes it and wants to support it.” Both Amelia Meath and Sanborn have devoted their musical efforts to other bands prior to Sylvan Esso— Meath to the a cappella group Mountain Man, and Sanborn to the psych-rock group Megafaun, and also a solo effort, Made of Oak. Meath and Sanborn met while playing on the same bill at a tiny club, each with their respective

bands, and bonded over a mutual appreciation for the music the other was making. “She asked me to do a remix of one of her songs and then we planned to try out some more stuff after,” Sanborn said. “Whenever you make plans like that one person always flakes—but that didn’t happen.” Meath and Sanborn started sending ideas and clips back and forth over email in 2012, with ideas forming for a new band between then with every song exchange. “We have evolved a lot since then, but I even feel like we evolved a lot within the album we released,” Sanborn said. “Every song felt like it evolved from the last one.” Meath primarily writes the lyrics and works with a melody, while Sanborn composes and engineers the tones, synths and beats. “We usually both come to the table with things we like, whether it’s a beat or a verse, and then we’ll kind of stretch it out and go from there,” Sanborn said. The band recently announced a large

SET 'EM UP It was probably around 2011 when “Wasting Light” was released (and around my ninth time seeing Foo Fighters live) that songs I’d loved from previous albums started to get ceremoniously pushed to the side to make room for the new music they have to promote and the crowd favorites they have to play.

I guess that’s what happens when a band with eight studio albums only has two hours to play. However, at the end of the day, I love Foo Fighters because of their passion, their power and the big ass party they put on for every single show, no matter what songs they play. But for my own personal big ass party dreams, I present my ideal Foo Fighters set list. I hope you’re reading this, Dave! 212 1

Sanborn had just moved to Portland, tour taking them through most of the counand not knowing anyone, had to start all try and much of Europe through August of over in service world, even with years of 2015. They kicked off the tour with a small, bartending experience, and worked as a yet very notable stop, on an episode of busser for a brief period of time. NPR’s Tiny Desk series. Sanborn bid farewell to the restaurant “We were trying out a bunch of new world for this current tour, but isn’t sure it’s gear—and it was Tiny Desk—so we wanted forever. to do something different. There were “I don’t want to say I’ll never go back!” probably a 100 people in this small space,” Sanborn said. “Just when you say you never Sanborn said. “I don’t really get nervous will, you do.” anymore, but we were in this tiny little corner of an office and everyone is just watching.” Despite the potential technical difficulSYLVAN ties that could have ensued, the show went ESSO smoothly and made more a memorable first 1:30-2:30 p.m. stop on the band’s first big tour. In addition Saturday to Tiny Desk, Sylvan Esso have made stops Hangout Stage a few other reputable shows since their introduction as a band—names grandmothers and great aunts alike would recognize. “I have been so excited about a lot of the shows we’ve been able to play lately. We just played two nights at the Fillmore, which is a huge honor, and some of the people I’ve told might not be as excited about that as I , aka Arcade Fire’s am,” Sanborn said. “We were on the Tonight Win Butler, will have you sweaty, nostalgic Show once, and everyone understands, and shaking your shit Friday afternoon. His your grandma, other people’s kids, everyone sets are fun, diverse and absent of anything recognizes that it’s big, which is nice too!” resembling dub step. One of his recent mixes Sylvan Esso is settling into their six is a mash-up of Kayne and Beck, a subtle month tour, evolving their musical communod to this year’s Grammy drama and a nication with one another—track by track, slight suggestion that we can all get along, and trying to stay out of the service industry or at least dance along, if the timing on the while they can. track is right. “I’m 32 now, and I’ve been touring about 6 months out of the year since I was 20,” 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sanborn said. Friday • Salt When Sanborn was younger, he’d work Life Stage the door at a club for a while, until he had enough money to go on tour, then leave for months, come back broke and start the process all over again. “Right before this tour we are on, I had to go back to the bottom of the service Courtesy Photo industry,” Sanborn said.

Inweekly Must See DJ WINDOWS 98

By Meg Travis

Set List

1. Bridge Burning 2. In the Clear 3. Learn to Fly 4. No Way Back 5. Long Road to Ruin 6. Overdrive 7. My Hero 8. Something from Nothing 9. But, Honestly 10. Cold Day in the Sun 11. Breakout 12. Wheels 13. Arlandria

14. DOA 15. Monkey Wrench 16. I’ll Stick Around 17. Best of You 18. These Days 19. Congregation 20. Aurora 21. Times Like These

Encore

1. All My Life 2. February Stars 3. Walk 4. Everlong

FOO FIGHTERS

9-11 p.m. Friday Hangout Stage

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#HangoutBingo EAT SPICY PIE Sure, this weekend is going to be fun. But you know what would make it more fun? If we all played a game. That’s exactly why the Inweekly team came up with Hangout Bingo. It’s full of things you should try your best to see and do throughout the weekend. If you get “bingo,” that means you’re festing right. And if you decide to really go for it and black out the card, we can pretty much guarantee you’re going to have a great weekend. The “rules” are pretty simple—just check things off as you see and do them and remember—pics or it didn’t happen. Make sure and use the hashtag #HangoutBingo so we can see who’s beating us at our own game.

GET A FOO FIGHTERS DAY OF SHOW SHIRT BEFORE THEY SELL OUT

HULA HOOP

SPOT WIN BUTLER & HIS BANDANNA IN THE CROWD

GET HORN-Y WITH RUBBLEBUCKET

FIND A LOST FLIP-FLIP FLOWER CROWN

(BUT DON’T KEEP IT)

CROWD SURF ON A POOL FLOAT

DIG YOURSELF A CHAIR

RIDE THE FERRIS WHEEL

TAKE A PHOTO OF THE CROWD DURING THAT FERRIS WHEEL RIDE

HIGH FIVE A STRANGER

______ ON A STICK

HIT THAT BIG BEACH BALL BEFORE IT HITS YOU

HAVE A ‘PUMPED UP KICKS’ SINGALONG

CONFETTI

FLASH TATS

BUY YOUR ’16 HANGOUT TICKET

FREE SPACE CATCH SOMEONE PUTTING ON SUNSCREEN

CATCH A BREEZE UNDER THE HANGOUT’S GIANT FAN

A FANNY PACK

AND SOMEONE WHO FORGOT TO PUT ON SUNSCREEN (OUCH!)

SIT IN THE GIANT CHAIR AND FEEL TINY

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Inweekly Must See Critical acclaim, six albums, tragedy, and lots of ooh’s and aah’s have carried Brooklyn’s to the top of the indie rock food chain. Bass player Gerard Smith passed away in 2011 following a bout with lung cancer, and now every song, every chord and every word is a tribute to his legacy. Rolling high following the release of last year’s “Seeds,” TVOTR will bring their high energy live show to Hangout Fest when things are starting to wind down on Sunday night.

TV ON THE RADIO

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Internet gold was mined after Lonely Island parodied EDM on SNL last year with Andy Samberg as a DJ teasing a bass drop and exploding heads in the digital short, "When Will the Bass Drop?" So naturally, latest single is titled “Bass Drop,” and features Samberg. The track is reportedly not showing up on their forthcoming album “Peace Is The Mission,” but we'd be willing to bet it shows up in Diplo and company’s set at Hangout Fest.

MAJOR LAZER'S

9-10:30 p.m. Saturday • Boom Boom Tent

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Chaz Bundick, the mastermind behind Toro y Moi, may punch you if you ask him about chillwave, which is understandable. On his new album, “What For?,” he has moved away from the R&B centered grooves and has focused on a more straightforward rock sound. Now with a full band in tow, he is making his way to Gulf Shores to bring some good vibes. You can catch the dance party by getting to Hangout early on Saturday.

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Holiday State of Mind By Emily Richey

Courtesy Photo Growing up in South Africa, Jean-Philip Grobler spent many summer vacations at the beach in St. Lucia with his family. When trying to come up with a name for his band, he was reminded of his memories there and something clicked. “The idea of St. Lucia in South Africa is similar to the one in the Caribbean: this exotic place where you go on vacation and it’s beautiful and tropical,” he said. “Whenever anyone hears the name St. Lucia it evokes the idea of a place that they could escape to and I feel like that is what my music communicates.” This carefree attitude is evident in Grobler’s music, as is his South African upbringing through frequent tribal rhythms. St. Lucia released their debut album, “When The Night” in 2013, and quickly became known for their upbeat and energetic ’80s influenced synth-pop with tracks such as ‘Elevate’ and ‘All Eyes On You.’ Grobler got his start in music at an early age by touring extensively with a boy’s choir

before moving to Liverpool to study music, where he met his wife, Patti Beranek, who is also a member of St. Lucia. “It has always been a dream of mine to have a band,” Grobler said. “But especially growing up in South Africa, that dream is so far-fetched. If you tell people, ‘I want to have a band, and you know, be an international musician,’ people are just like, ‘OK. Cool. Good luck with that.’ South Africa is so far removed from the international music scene. But that being said, I think the Internet has made it a lot smaller and a lot more possible. I definitely had no idea that this would be happening. I have to pinch myself every day.” Working with one’s spouse can have its challenges, especially when the spotlight is involved, but Grobler and Beranek have had a long time to figure out how to make both their professional and personal relationships work, having been together over a decade. “It’s been a long time, but we are very fortunate to still be very much in love with each other.” Grobler said. When the couple first moved to the States, Grobler worked as a jingle writer before focusing on his own music, and Beranek played an instrumental part in getting the St. Lucia off the ground.

“We built this really awesome team of people around us and the band is all very close,” Grobler said. “That has a lot to do with Patti. Wherever she has worked in her life, whether that was a wine bar or a restaurant or whatever, somehow that place has become very well lubricated and has run very, very well.” St. Lucia’s sound is sensory in more than just an auditory way, evoking images in technicolor through choruses that soar. It isn’t surprising to hear that Grobler is hugely influenced by visual aesthetics. “In the last year or so, I have gotten really into going to art museums and finding visual artists on Instagram,” he said. “One of my favorite things is to go to this one great bookstore, sit in their coffee shop and page through architecture and interior design books. The aesthetics of a space really interact with my musical brain and inspire me.” The Brooklyn-based band has been hard at work on their next album for the past few months in New York, so Grobler is really looking forward to coming down south for Hangout. “I have heard so many good things about Hangout. We have been through such a crazy intense winter in New York that just the idea of this really summery place and vibe is super appealing to us. And playing on the beach—we have never done that!”

ST. LUCIA

2:30-3:45 p.m. Sunday Palladia Stage

The Ultimate "It" Girl Jenny Lewis has pretty much always been perfect. For starters, she was a hell of a child star. I mean, who didn’t love “Troop Beverly Hills”? Then she became a musician and has since given us some beautiful love songs with her beau Johnny and some totally different, yet still beautiful, songs when she teamed up with The Watson Twins. And who could forget those duets from The Postal Service classic “Give Up”? And, of course, Rilo Kiley—where she secured her status as indie rock’s reigning queen. If you didn’t fall in love with Jenny on those records, you’re crazy. We are now lucky enough to be living in the era of Jenny Lewis, straight up solo artist, and guess what? She’s still killing it. In fact, “The Voyager” might just be her strongest effort to date. We know that’s a lofty statement given all of her past gems, but we mean it. It really is pretty much flawless—just like Jenny.

JENNY LEWIS

3:45-5 p.m. Friday Hangout Stage

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Islands Time

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Courtesy Photo “It’s been overwhelming. We put everything into every album that we make, so we were obviously very excited about it beforehand,” said William Cashion, who plays bass for Future Islands. He understands how large of a change his band have experienced over the past year. 2014 saw the release of “Singles,” the band’s fourth full-length release, and the response from critics and fans alike was massive. “There were a bunch of things that lined up to get that album the most exposure that it could,” Cashion said. “Moving to a new label [4AD] got it out to a broader audience, which was the hope and the expectation. I think we definitely surpassed anything that we thought we would be able to do.” Since releasing “Singles,” the band have tirelessly toured the world, playing to grow-

ing crowds and now their sights are set on Hangout Fest. “We’re getting more used to bigger stages,” Cashion said. “There’s a lot more attention on us lately, and we’re getting used to that. We were at an airport in Austin recently and our drummer and I were having a heart to heart. All of a sudden, the people sitting next to us turned and told us how great the show was the day before.” Cashion feels the adjustment it takes to be in the limelight, but is also enjoying it, considering how hard Future Islands have worked to get where they are. “We’re still figuring out how to work the big stage,” he said. “We want to be the kind of band who can play a tiny club one night and then a huge venue the next. It’s easy to just decide that you don’t want to play small clubs anymore but that isn’t who we want to be.”

Acclimating to attention isn’t the only adjustment Future Islands have had to make over the past year. The band have taken to the road as a new home and have seen more of the world than they ever thought they would be able to. “We always love Greece. It’s such a beautiful country. We love the food there and the people are great,” he said. “We love Ireland. We really love Dublin a lot. North Carolina is home. For our first couple of years of touring, we never left the state. It holds a special place for us.” Though home holds their hearts, Cashion said the boys are more than ready to sweat with their friends at Hangout Fest. “We’re all beach guys. Sam and Garrett are from the beach and I’m a total beach bum. We’re hoping to go swimming while we’re down there.” Cashion also mentioned that he is excited to be back in the Pensacola area and hopes to stop in at Sluggo’s. “The last time we were there was in 2010 and we were with Lower Dens. This was right after the new location opened downtown,” Cashion recalled. “We also played the old Sluggo’s in 2008. We would love to come back down sometime and play there again.”

FUTURE ISLANDS

3:30-4:45 p.m. Saturday Hangout Stage

THE PRESERVATION SOCIETY If Hangout Fest were high school, Preservation Hall Jazz Band (PHJB) would be voted Most Popular Band To Collaborate With by the rest of this year’s lineup. For starters, Jim James of My Morning Jacket co-produced their first album of original music—“That’s It!”—with PHJB’s Ben Jaffe. PHJB also played host to Foo Fighters when their “Sonic Highways” project brought them to New Orleans and contributed horns to the track ‘In the Clear’. And who can forget when they helped Win Butler and Arcade Fire close out Coachella 2014 with a second line version of “Wake Up”? This weekend we’ll get to witness at least one of those special PHJB collaborations in person—during Butler’s DJ set, which is set to feature percussion from members of PHJB.

Inweekly Must See Preservation Hall Jazz Band 6-7:15 p.m. Saturday, BMI Stage or 2:30-3:45 p.m. Sunday, Salt Life Stage DJ Windows 98 with Preservation Hall Percussion and White Noise 2:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Salt Life Stage

SPOON

Austin’s are known for enigmatic and upbeat live shows. The Village Voice summed it up best: “I'm convinced that it's biologically impossible, as a human with a human body, to see a Spoon show and not enjoy it.” Their Hangout performance is certain to be nothing less. Now eight albums deep into their career with last year’s “They Want My Soul,” Spoon have hit an unmistakable stride that is confidence in motion. 6:15-7:30 p.m. Friday • Hangout Stage

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Inweekly Must See LUPE FIASCO

PHANTOGRAM are a bit of an enigma. Once you

think you may have a grasp on them, you generally couldn’t be further from the truth. Part shoegaze, part electronica, part trip-hop, and part whatever mood they are in today, Phantogram defy categorization. However, their live show can be labeled as frenetic, high-energy and unpredictable, so consider us excited to see this pulled off in a beach setting at Hangout. Though it will be a real dilemma to decide between catching them or My Morning Jacket, who are playing at the same time on Sunday night. #festivalproblems 7:15-8:30 p.m. Sunday • Palladia Stage

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is not known for holding his tongue. From silly Twitter beefs to more urgent and important concerns, Lupe is not fearful of stirring the pot. Most recently, while no one was looking, he released a new video for ‘Just Might Be OK,’ a song from his 2006 debut “Food & Liquor.” Yes, you heard that right. A song from his 2006 album release. Good music holds its relevancy. The video is in response to the recent Black Lives Matter protests that have erupted across America following the death of Freddie Gray in Baltimore. And here's some local trivia for you—if you've ever enjoyed one of the many Mad Violinist shows at Vinyl Music Hall, you're probably a Lupe fan. The band worked with him on his hit "Show Goes On." 3:45-5 p.m. Friday • Boom Boom Tent

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Complete Schedule

FRIDAY

HANGOUT STAGE Jamell Richardson 11:30 a.m-12:30 p.m.

Trampled by Turtles 1:30-2:30 p.m.

THURSDAY

KICKOFF PARTY BOOM BOOM TENT Break Science 4:30-5:15 p.m. Joey Bada$$ 6-7 p.m. Grandtheft 8-9 p.m. Keys N Krates 10-11 p.m.

PALLADIA STAGE CRUISR 5-5:45 p.m. Mayer Hawthorne 7-8 p.m. The Word 9-10 p.m.

SALT LIFE STAGE

ASTR 7-8 p.m. Black Tiger Sex Machine 9-10 p.m.

Jenny Lewis 3:45-5 p.m. Spoon 6:15-7:30 p.m. Foo Fighters 9-11 p.m.

SURF STAGE

Xavier Rudd & The United Nations 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sylvan Esso 1:30-2:30 p.m. Future Islands 3:30-4:45 p.m. Drive-By Truckers 6-7:15 p.m. Zac Brown Band 9-11 p.m.

SURF STAGE

Dirty Heads 2:30-3:45 p.m.

The Mowgli's 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Umphrey's McGee 5-6:15 p.m. Paramore 7:30-8:45 p.m.

BOOM BOOM TENT SNBRN 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Five Knives 1:30-2:30 p.m. Lupe Fiasco 3:45-5 p.m. Gramatik 6:15-7:30 p.m.

PALLADIA STAGE Joywave 12:30-1:30 p.m. Zella Day 2:30-3:30 p.m. Cold War Kids 5-6:15 p.m. Galactic with Macy Gray 7:30-8:45 p.m.

SALT LIFE STAGE Deap Vally 12:45-1:30 p.m.

DJ Windows 98 (Win Butler of Arcade Fire) 2:30-3:30 p.m. Roadkill Ghost Choir 5-6:15 p.m. J. Roddy Walston & The Business 7:30-8:45 p.m.

BMI STAGE

Steelism 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Halsey 1:30-2:30 p.m. Houndmouth 3:45-5 p.m.

Toro y Moi 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley 4:45-6 p.m. Skrillex 7:15-9 p.m.

BOOM BOOM TENT Skylar Spence 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Beats Antique 1:30-2:30 p.m. Talib Kweli 3:30-4:45 p.m. Adventure Club 6-7:15 p.m. Major Lazer 9-10:30 p.m.

PALLADIA STAGE Knox Hamilton 12:30-1:30 p.m.

JEFF the Brotherhood 2:30-3:30 p.m. ODESZA 4:45-6 p.m. Father John Misty 7:15-8:30 p.m.

SALT LIFE STAGE Elliot Root 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Young Fathers 2:30-3:30 p.m. Strand of Oaks 4:45-6 p.m. San Fermin 7:15-8:15 p.m.

BMI STAGE

The Suffers 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Elle King 1:30-2:30 p.m. The Districts 3:30-4:45 p.m.

Grizfolk 6:15-7:15 p.m.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band 6-7:15 p.m.

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Spice J 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Gibbz 12:30-1:30 p.m. SNBRN 1:30-2:30 p.m. Mija 2:30-3:45 p.m. Sean Glass 3:45-5 p.m. Autograf 5-6:15 p.m. jackLNDN 6:15-7:30 p.m.

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Note: Schedule is up to date as of Tuesday, May 12 and is subject to change by Hangout Fest. For most current schedule, go to hangoutmusicfest.com

SATURDAY

Spice J 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Marley Carroll 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sean Glass 1:30-2:30 p.m. jackLNDN 2:30-3:30 p.m. Jillionaire 3:30-4:45 p.m. Mija 5-6:15 p.m. Autograf 6:15-7:30 p.m.

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BOOM BOOM TENT Goldroom 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Robert DeLong 1:30-2:30 p.m. GRiZ 3:45-5 p.m. Krewella 6-7:15 p.m.

PALLADIA STAGE Rubblebucket 12:30-1:30 p.m. St. Lucia 2:30-3:30 p.m. Lake Street Dive 5-6:15 p.m. Phantogram 7:15-8:30 p.m.

SALT LIFE STAGE

Floating Action 12:30-1:30 p.m. Preservation Hall Jazz Band 2:30-3:45 p.m. Kopecky 5-6:15 p.m. Mary Lambert 7:15-8:30 p.m.

BMI STAGE

Firekid 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Natural Child 1:30-2:30 p.m. Colony House 3:45-5 p.m. The Lone Bellow 6-7:15 p.m.

MALIBU BEACH HOUSE Dino Brawl 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Spice J 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sean Glass 1:30-2:30 p.m. Autograf 2:30-3:45 p.m. jackLNDN 3:45-5 p.m. Mija 5-6:15 p.m.

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'Young Blood' By Jason Leger

Photo by Ryan Farber Braden Lawrence, drummer for Pennsylvania band The Districts, doesn’t let his age get in the way of playing the music he loves. “Once you’re at a certain age and living on your own, it shouldn’t matter how old you are if you’re doing your own thing,” Lawrence said. Even though many publications and music blogs have focused on the young band’s collective ages (all four members of the band are under 21), the public’s reaction to their latest album, “A Flourish & a Spoil,” has been overwhelmingly positive. “We don’t want people to focus on that or hear our music and think about our ages, that’s not why we’re doing this. We understand that it’s hard to avoid though.” The band are currently in the middle of their first headlining tour stretching across the country, and are winding their way south for Hangout Fest. “The shows and response have been really great, and we’ve definitely been surprised,” Lawrence said. “We haven’t really done a full U.S. headlining tour before, so we didn’t really know what to expect. But all of

the crowds have been really nice to us and people have come out.” “I can’t wait. (Hangout Fest) will be kind of like our vacation. Just staying out on the beach, we’ll play and hang out the whole weekend.” Similar to many musicians, The Districts see festivals as a chance to be fans as well as musicians. “Playing club shows is rewarding because they are intimate. Festival shows are a lot of fun though. You get to play your music and then see a lot of other bands that you probably wouldn’t otherwise.” While they may be young, The Districts are a band who have faced circumstances that forced them to make very mature actions and decisions. Twice in St. Louis, their van was broken into and their gear was completely stolen. “It was definitely a setback, but we bounced back pretty quickly thanks to so many people who helped us out,” Lawrence recalled. “The people in the city are amazing and some of the nicest people, so we will definitely keep going back.” Despite anything that comes their way, The Districts have taken an approach to their band that is very laid back and reserved. “We always wanted to make it a career, but we never really thought about it. We made some short-term goals and just focused on things when they came. We still haven't really talked long-term, just taking it a day at a time.”

THE DISTRICTS

3:30-4:45 p.m. Saturday BMI Stage

Inweekly Must See “FATHER JOHN MISTY

Show at Civic had me wondering if I could drop it like that, and pick it back up... as easily as he does” said Solange Knowles (@saintrecords) via Instagram last month. We couldn’t agree with you more, Solo. Hopefully we’ll find out Saturday when Josh Tillman bring his infamous dance moves and general frontman “persona” to Hangout. To be honest, we aren’t entirely sure what to expect when you put an already unpredictable guy like Tillman out on the beach at sunset. But we know whatever happens, it’s going to be good. 7:15-8:30 p.m. Saturday • Palladia Stage

Yes & No

unscreen? Sure. Selfie stick? Not so much. While most of the stuff you can and can't take into Hangout Fest is pretty much common sense, we've included the festival’s official list just in case you have questions while packing. You can bring a bag, just make sure it's small and easy for security to go through because it will be checked. And yes, there will be an express entrance line for fans who come without bags and backpacks, so if you're low maintenance you’ll be ahead of the game.

Yes:

• Blankets and beach towels • Non-professional cameras (that means no detachable lenses) • 1 EMPTY water container up to 2 liters in size • Camelbak style water bottles are also allowed—but again, they must be EMPTY • Prescription medicine—but it must be in a marked bottle that matches your ID • Baby strollers and/or small wagons (for those attending the festival with toddlers) • Hangout encourages attendees not to bring backpacks but if you just have to do it, it can’t be larger than 20 x 15 x 13.

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No:

• Weapons of any kind • Illegal substances (including narcotics) or drug paraphernalia • Framed or large backpacks (larger than a 20 x 15 x 13). • Alcohol • Kites • Glowsticks • Glass containers • Outside food or beverages • Skateboards • Motorized carts or scooters—unless ADA verified • Bicycles (inside festival grounds—bike racks will be available near the entrance) • Large chains or spiked jewelry (spikes longer than 3/4 of an inch will be confiscated) • Fireworks / Sparklers / Firecrackers • Chinese lanterns • Umbrellas • Chairs of any kind • Coolers of any size • Tents or canopies of any kind • Pets (except service dogs) • Video equipment • Professional still camera equipment (no detachable lenses, no tripods, big zooms or commercial use rigs) • Any audio recording equipment • Flags and flagpoles • Selfie sticks • No unauthorized/unlicensed vendors allowed

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

Arts and Recreation by Ben Sheffler

The Pensacola Museum of Art (PMA) is hosting its 13th annual Art in the Park festival this weekend. Nearly 100 artists, both local and national, will be featured. “Every year we strive to have a quality show—the best of the best artists—and this year we have around 90,” said Mary Hartshorn, director of communications and events at PMA. Hartshorn said jewelers, woodworkers, photographers and acrylic and glass artists will be showcasing their work, which will also be available for purchase. “It’s a whole array of different kinds of artwork that’s going to be on display and for sale,” she said. PMA had a jury decide the best artists

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for the festival, and another three-person jury will judge the artwork on display to give out about $5,000 worth of prizes. “We brand it as a fine arts festival, so while you have some festivals that are more craft-driven, we want this to be a quality festival,” Hartshorn said. “We want it to be diverse and different.” New to the festival is an emerging artist category that will focus on people who are new to the arts festival circuit so it can be a stepping stone for them, Hartshorn said. “We thought it would be really neat to do something different to focus on upand-coming artists,” she said. Some of the event’s committee members who have participated in art festivals before have already helped some of the emerging artists get tents for their booths, figure out what they can and can’t display and find a place to stay in town, according to Hartshorn. Hartshorn pointed out that the emerging artists aren’t necessarily young artists since artists can start their craft at any age. Art in the Park will also have food

moved across the street to Seville Square. vendors, beer, wine and an expanded Thomas is a wood-turner who said he children’s area, where kids can make their makes decorative and utilitarian pieces. own artwork and participate in story time. “I’ve been doing it all my life,” he said. Hartshorn said the children’s area was “I’ll have everything I’ve got on display.” a huge success last year and is hoping it Thomas is retired from the Army and grows this year. teaches elementary school, and about “It’s definitely a family-friendly event. 10 years ago he began participating in art That’s what we strive for,” she said. “We festivals. He goes to about eight shows a want there to be something for everyone in year, mainly on the Gulf Coast, but he also the family.” travels to Atlanta for its Dogwood Festival, Hartshorn said the festival is a huge “which is a big show,” he said. fundraiser for PMA, although it is free to “I have fun doing it,” Thomas said. the community. “I enjoy all the shows and talking to the “It’s a great way to show people what people, and of course selling my work.” we have to offer and that art is accessible to For the artists who travel from festival everyone,” she said. “Our number one goal to festival, that is their career. with anything is just to be out there for the “That’s the way they make their living,” community and support the community.” Thomas said. Ralph Thomas, a Gulf Breeze resident As an Art in the Park committee memwho’s participated in nearly every Art in the ber, Thomas has seen the artists’ work and Park and is on its committee, said Pensacois excited about the festival. la has been receptive to the festival. “We’ve got some real good artists coming “I think we have a very artsy commuin,” he said. “It looks like it’ll be good.” {in} nity,” he said. “We’ve got a lot of galleries downtown, and of course [PMA] is sort of the centerpiece of the art community.” The money raised helps PMA bring in different exhibitions, do different things for summer camp and provide educational classes. “Education’s huge because, When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 16 and again, we want to support the comSunday, May 17 munity and we want to make art Where: Seville Square, 311 E Government St. accessible to everyone, especially Cost: Free our young people,” Hartshorn said. Details: pensacolamuseum.org Thomas has seen Art in the Park grow through the years, pointing out that it eventually outgrew William Bartram Memorial Park and

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'Evenings' Returns Evenings in Olde Seville Square is kicking of their 2015 season on Thursday, May 14, with McGuire’s Pipe Band and the Pensacola Civic Band. This season of Evenings in Olde Seville Square will run through July 30, with outdoor concerts from different nationally recognized artists and local acts every Thursday. This year’s lineup features performers from a variety of genres, including returning favorites Sarah Mac Band.

2015 EVENINGS IN OLDE SEVILLE SQUARE SCHEDULE May 14 McGuire’s Pipe Band and Pensacola Civic Band May 21 Sarah Mac Band May 28 Megan McMillan June 4 Sasser Band June 11 Not Quite Fab June 18 Nikki Talley June 25 Heritage July 2 Sugarcane Jane WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursdays, May 14-July 30 July 9 Swingin’ Dick Tracys WHERE: Seville Square July 16 Mass Kunfuzion COST: Free July 23 Reunion Band DETAILS: eveningsinoldesevillesquare.com July 30 Modern Eldorados

EVENINGS IN OLDE SEVILLE SQUARE

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.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES: HANDS ON KIDS’ CLASS 4 p.m. Kids love eating

chocolate chip cookies, now they can enjoy making them, too! SoGourmet, above Bodacious Olive, 407 S. Palafox. $15. sogourmetpensacola.com WINES WITH HILARY 4 p.m. Featuring Italian wine makers in this tasting gathering. SoGourmet, above Bodacious Olive, 407 S. Palafox. $15. sogourmetpensacola.com LATIN DANCING 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of salsa dancing. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com COUPLES COOK: PAELLA PARTY 7-9 p.m. Feel free to bring your own wine. Pensacola Cooks, 3670 Barrancas Ave. $50. pensacolacooks.com RODNEY CARRINGTON 7 p.m. Rodney Carrington has been making audiences laugh for almost twelve years with his unique blend of stand-up comedy and country music. Saenger Theater, 118 S. Palafox. $47$180. pensacolasaenger.com PEN AIR GRAND FIESTA DAY PARADE 7:30 p.m. Come catch some beads, hear the sounds of local high school marching bands, and enjoy watching beautiful floats parade downtown during the 66th annual Fiesta Day Parade. fiestaoffiveflags.org STEVE EARLE & THE DUKES 8 p.m. With The Mastersons. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. $30. vinylmusichall.com

SATURDAY 5.16

THURSDAY 5.14

THE WISDOM OF MYTH 2-3:30 p.m. Ever

wonder what the stories of mythology really mean? Do they contain hidden insights? Come explore how the wisdom of ancient myths can affect you today. Free lecture and forum open to the public. West Florida Public Library meeting room, 239 N. Spring St. WINE TASTING AT AWM 5 p.m. Try something new every week at Aragon Wine Market’s regular wine tasting, only a few blocks

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from downtown. Aragon Wine Market, 27 S. 9th Ave. aragonwinemarket.com BALL ROOM DANCING 6:30 p.m. Learn how to waltz, hustle, and tango at this weekly class, which is followed by a social dance at 8:45 p.m. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com DOUG BENSON 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. $18-$22. vinylmusichall.com

FRIDAY 5.15

WINE TASTING 5-7 p.m. Out and about

PENSACOLA BEACH TRIATHLON 7 a.m. Gulfside Pavilion, 800 Quietwater Beach Rd. $70-$120. multisport3@gmail.com

CHALK IT UP 3! THE PENSACOLA SIDEWALK ART FESTIVAL 8 a.m. During “Chalk It Up!”

artists start creating chalk masterpieces on the sidewalk at 8 a.m. at the foot of Jefferson Street downtown. Visitors to the festival will be able to stroll along behind the artists and watch as they work and kids can enjoy an area with interactive activities. Artist chalk fee is $15. chalkituppensacola.org. 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 HANDS ACROSS THE SAND 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 350 Pensacola hosts the local “Hands Across the Sand” gathering on Pensacola Beach in solidarity with events across the globe. The public is invited to “draw a line in the sand" to voice their opposition to offshore drilling and to embrace clean energy solutions. Everyone is invited to arrive early to enjoy the sounds of Sassafrass, who will start playing at 11 a.m. Participants will walk to the waterfront just before 12 p.m. and join hands for 15 minutes to say “no” dirty fossil fuels and “yes” to clean energy. Park West Gulf Side, 1392 Ft. Pickens Road. facebook.com/350pensacola FIESTA CHILDREN’S TREASURE HUNT 11 a.m. Children, ages 10 and under, will enjoy learning about Pensacola’s rich history while searching for hidden coins throughout the park and redeeming them for prizes. In addition to treasure hunting, families can enjoy face painting, carnival games, and music. Bayview Park, East Lloyd St. fiestaoffiveflags.org ITALIAN BAKING CLASS 1 p.m. Learn how to make stuffed figs, honey with ricotta, and almond drops. SoGourmet, above Bodacious Olive, 407 S. Palafox. $35. sogourmetpensacola.com JR. CHEFS: MEXICAN FIESTA 2-3:30 p.m. Ages 6-9. Pensacola Cooks, 3670 Barrancas Ave. $20. pensacolacooks.com CHELSEA GRIN, THE WORD ALIVE 6 p.m. With Like Moths To Flames, Sylar, and Vagrants. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. $18-20. vinylmusichall.com BL UE WAHOOS BASEBALL 6:35 p.m. Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. Ticket prices vary. bluewahoos.com

SUNDAY 5.17

FIESTA SAND SCULPTURE CONTEST 8

a.m. All ages and levels of expertise are welcome to participate. The competition is free, and participants may enter the youth, teen, or adult divisions with cash prizes up

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calendar for grabs. Pensacola Beach, 400 Quietwater Beach Rd. fiestaoffiveflags.org BLUE WAHOOS BASEBALL 4:05 p.m. Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. Ticket prices vary. bluewahoos.com ZEX (OTTAWA) 9:30 p.m. With Rezolve, Cookies and Cake, and Company of Ghosts. Sluggo’s Vegetarian Restaurant, 101 S. Jefferson St. $5. sluggospensacola. squarespace.com

MONDAY 5.18

COOKING FROM THE HERB AND SPRING GARDEN 5-6:30 p.m. With Cat McCreery.

Pensacola Cooks, 3670 Barrancas Ave. $25. pensacolacooks.com

PENSACOLA MUSIC COMPANY SPRING RECITAL 5:30 p.m. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S.

Palafox. vinylmusichall.com VEGAN COOKING CLASS 6 p.m. The theme is Caribbean and dishes include Jamaican Jerk tofu and mango upside down cake. End of the Line Cafe, 610 E. Wright St. $25. Register at eotlvegans@hotmail.com. COUNTRY & WESTERN DANCING 6:30 p.m. Learn the Country Two-step at this weekly class, which is followed by a social dance at 8 p.m. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com BLUE WAHOOS BASEBALL 6:35 p.m. Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. Ticket prices vary. bluewahoos.com

TUESDAY 5.19

DANCECRAFT BALL ROOM DANCING & SWING CLASS 6:30-9 p.m. This class

teaches the skills necessary to become a practitioner of Ball Room and West Coast Swing, a popular partner dance that can be enjoyed with virtually any kind of music. Tuesday class fee is $10 per person or free for people 30 years of age and younger. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com BLUE WAHOOS BASEBALL 6:35 p.m. Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. Ticket prices vary. bluewahoos.com MAE 7 p.m. With All Get Out, Mike Mains & The Branches. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. $20. vinylmusichall.com TUESDAY NIGHT POETRY NIGHT 7 p.m. Free open mic poetry event every Tuesday. Sluggo’s Vegetarian Restaurant, 101 S. Jefferson St. facebook.com/TNPNS BANDS ON THE BEACH 7 p.m. Mr. Big and the Rhythm Sisters will perform at this week’s Bands on the Beach—which is a free outdoor concert series featuring regional artists held every Tuesday night through Oct. 27. Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach, 735 Pensacola Beach Blvd. visitpensacolabeach.com

WEDNESDAY 5.20

BLUE WAHOOS BASEBALL 6:35 p.m. Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. Ticket prices vary. bluewahoos.com

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Thursdays POKER 8 p.m. The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Rd., ticketsportsbar.com POOL TOURNAMENT 8 p.m. The Ticket 2, 2115 W. 9 Mile Rd., ticketsportsbar.com Fridays 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 Mondays TEXAS HOLD ‘EM FOR FUN AND TRIVIA 7 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 DRAG BINGO 10 p.m.Midnight. Ages 18 and over. Emerald City’s The Other Side, 406 E. Wright St. emeraldcitypensacola.com Wednesdays PUB TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9:30 p.m. Goat Lips Beer Garden, 2811 Copter Road. facebook. com/goatlipsdeli 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 TEAM TRIVIA 8 p.m. Hopjacks. 10 S. Palafox. hopjacks. com

BAR BINGO 10 p.m. Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 200. iplaypensacola.com

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Thursdays VFW Post 706, 6 p.m. 5000 Lillian Highway. vfw706.org Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 8 p.m. 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com The Cabaret, 9 p.m. 101 S. Jefferson St. cabaretpensacola.com Hub Stacey’s At the Point, 9 p.m. 5851 Galvez Road. hubstaceys.com Saturdays Hub Stacey’s Downtown, 9 p.m. 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com Sundays Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 8 p.m. 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com 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 The 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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ADAM HOLT 6 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Ft. Pickens Rd, peglegpetes.com HOT RODS IN PARADISE 3 p.m. Paradise Bar and Grille, 21 Via De Luna Dr. paradisebar.com FRANKIE G FROM TENNESSEE 6 p.m. Hub Stacey’s Downtown, 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 P.M. The Deck, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola. com

FRIDAY 5.15

LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 5 P.M. The Deck, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhousepensacola. com PLATINUM SOUL 6 p.m. Paradise Bar and Grille, 21 Via De Luna Dr. paradise-bar. com 3 BEAN SOUP 6 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Ft. Pickens Rd, peglegpetes.com THE BLENDERS 8:30 p.m.

Hub Stacey’s Downtown, 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com KATAGORY 9 p.m. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

SATURDAY 5.16

JOHN HART BAND 6 p.m. Paradise Bar and Grille, 21 Via De Luna Dr. paradise-bar. com 3 AMIGOS DUO 6 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Ft. Pickens Rd, peglegpetes.com KATEGORY 9 p.m. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

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MONDAY 5.18

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TUESDAY 5.19

ANNIKA CHAMBERS 6 p.m. Paradise Bar and Grille, 21 Via De Luna Dr. paradise-bar. com JORDAN RICHARDS 6 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Ft. Pickens Rd, peglegpetes.com MIKE QUINN 8 p.m. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

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news of the weird IS THIS A GREAT COUNTRY OR WHAT? There's hardly a more "generic" song in America than "Happy Birthday to You," but to this day (until a judge renders a decision in a pending case), Warner/Chappel Music is still trying to make big dollars off of the 16-word ditty (15 original words plus a user-supplied 16th). Its original copyright should have expired, at the latest, in 1921, but amendments to the law and technicalities in interpretation (e.g., did the copyright cover all public uses or just piano arrangements?) bring Warner at least $2 million a year in fees. A federal judge in California is expected to rule soon on whether the song is in fact uncopyrightably "generic"—125 years after the Hill sisters (Mildred and Patty) composed it. CAN'T POSSIBLY BE TRUE In April, WNBC-TV's investigative unit in New York City reported on a series of fetish parties in Manhattan reportedly organized by a licensed M.D., in which the consensual activities consisted of saline scrotal inflation, controlled near-asphyxiation and controlled arterial blood-letting (in which splatters are captured on a canvas as if made by a painter). An event organizer said the "Cirque de Plaisir" was more of a "performance art" display by a few bodymodification aficionados than it was a fetish "party." Local governments were alarmed especially by the blood splatters' endangering onlookers and promised an investigation. •Accused amateur serial tooth-puller Philip Hansen, 56, was convicted on two counts in May following a trial in Wellington (New Zealand) District Court. Several women had accused him, during 1988-2011, of holding their mouths open and wriggling teeth out with pliers (and in one case, a screwdriver), motivated by his attraction to "gummy women" as a prelude to sex. He apparently also lauded the "free" service he was providing, since real dentists, he said, would have charged the women. (Hansen allegedly told another woman, with full dentures, how "beautiful" she was—as he was removing the plates, crushing them and flushing them down a toilet.)

by Chuck Shepherd

IRONIES The ancient art of yoga is supposed to offer a path to inner peace," wrote the Wall Street Journal in February—before launching into a report on how many yoga classes these days are so crowded that inner peace-seekers are more likely than ever either to seethe throughout their session—or to openly confront floor-hoggers. Explained one coach, "People who are practicing yoga want Zen; they don't already have it." TIMELY INFORMATION: (1) Joseph Forren, 21, with a .172 blood alcohol level, plowed into a pickup truck in April in Trumbull, Connecticut (though with no serious injuries). Police said Forren's cellphone on the seat still displayed a current text message, "Don't drink and drive ... Dad." (2) According to police records released in April, Mila Dago (now 24 and awaiting trial for DUI manslaughter) was trading sarcastic texts with her ex-boyfriend that night in August 2013 while barhopping (later, registering .178 blood alcohol), and as she ran a red light, smashed into a pickup truck, injuring herself badly and her friend in the passenger seat fatally. According to the police report, her last text to the ex- boyfriend (three minutes earlier) was "Driving drunk woo ... I'll be dead thanks to you." NEW WORLD ORDER Millions of sports fans "draft" their own fantasy sports teams— and even the bass-fishing tournament circuit has its fantasy league, where fans select anglers good at exploiting choice spots on the lakes. In March, Alaska Dispatch News reported that, for the fourth straight year, there would be an Iditarod Fantasy League, with a "salary cap" of "$27,000" to pick seven mushers with the best chances to push their dogs to victory, with all-stars going for around $6,000 and promising rookies selling for much less. {in}

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