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losers TEAM JEB Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush and his political action committees have now spent about $20 million in TV ads—more than Team Rubio and Team Clinton combined and twice as much as any individual candidate or PAC. Yet Team Bush has little to show for it. Polls show Bush has remained in single digits in Iowa, New Hampshire and nationally. Yikes, money really can’t buy you love. ESCAMBIA COUNTY JAIL Another inmate died last week at the Escambia County Jail after being found unresponsive in the infirmary unit. His death is the sixth in the county-run facility since Nov. 1, 2014. In its press release, county officials noted, “The main jail is accredited by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care.” Apparently, there is no correlation between accreditation and deaths. PENSACOLA CITY COUNCIL No one will ever accuse the council of moving with any sense of urgency. Council Executive Donald Kraher has notified the council that he and the city attorney are looking at a February date for a review/action on the proposed Human Rights Ordinance— which will be three months after the lawmakers held their workshop on the subject. Maybe Kraher should be congratulated. This timeframe is still better than the three years it took for the council to vote down a food truck ordinance.
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by Rick Outzen
RUN RUBIO RUN Last month, the Sun-Sentinel editorial board called for Marco Rubio to resign from the U.S. Senate, because the 2016 Republican presidential candidate "has missed more votes than any other senator this year.” The paper wrote in an editorial, “His seat is regularly empty for floor votes, committee meetings and intelligence briefings. He says he's MIA from his J-O-B because he finds it frustrating and wants to be president, instead." I agree. When the Sun-Sentinel published its editorial on Oct. 29, NBC News analyzed the voting records of all U.S. senators who were running for president. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) had only missed four votes this year, and Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-NH) had missed seven. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) failed to vote 39 times, while Cruz and Rubio missed 57 and 59 votes, respectively. Rubio wasn’t elected to the U.S. Senate to run for president. The voters elected him to represent Florida in Washington, D.C. Rubio’s response to the criticism has been cavalier. “I’m not missing votes because I’m on vacation,” Rubio said in a CNN interview. “The voting is not the only part of the Senate job, the most important thing a senator does is constituent service. We're still involved in looking out for Florida's issues."
That is a great sound byte, but Northwest Florida has had little benefit from Rubio’s time in the Senate and his constituent services. When Judge Casey Rodgers brought up the health issues at the federal courthouse in Pensacola, it was U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, a Democrat, who called the General Services Administration to make things happen. Others got involved in pressuring the GSA, but Rodgers thanked Nelson for his efforts when he visited Pensacola on Monday. Nelson is whom locals have repeatedly asked for help, and he has delivered again and again. After Hurricane Ivan had destroyed much of our area, he fought to get federal dollars to relocate the Main Street Sewage Treatment facility away from Pensacola Bay. When our economy was wrecked by the BP oil spill in 2010, Nelson worked with Escambia Commissioner Grover Robinson to make sure that RESTORE dollars came to the Florida counties most impacted by the disaster. Now county officials are looking for the senator to help persuade the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide funds towards rebuilding the county’s central booking and detention center that was destroyed in a natural gas explosion in April 2014. Rubio? He’s got other things on his mind. It’s time for him to quit taking a federal paycheck and focus on his pursuit of the White House on his own time. {in}rick@inweekly.net
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SEN. NELSON VISITS PENSACOLA information on their supposed No Fly list so that we could combine them and double check them between all of us." Last week, the senator had expressed concerns about the vetting process for Syrian refugees. He is now satisfied the process is working. "Since then, I've talked to the Secretary of Homeland Security, the head of the FBI, the head of the CIA, and yes, they are going through an extensive background search and double checking," said Nelson. "It takes up to two years, so you've got a pretty good idea at the end of two years whether or not this person is going to be a problem." The senator said that currently 2,000 Syrian refugees have settled in the U.S. over the past several years. About 175 have already settled in Florida. He said, "Of those 2,000 who are in the U.S., not one of them has been involved in any kind of terrorist activity."
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By Rick Outzen U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) trekked to the Republican stronghold of Northwest Florida to give updates on issues of local importance and listen to local leaders. For an hour at Hyatt Place Pensacola Airport hotel, the senator walked through various issues ranging from the moldy courthouse to Syrian refugees.
SYRIAN REFUGEES
"Of those 2,000 who are in the U.S., not one of them has been involved in any kind of terrorist activity.” Senator Bill Nelson
Since the terrorist attacks in Paris, several Republican governors, including Florida’s Rick Scott, have called on the federal government not to let Syrian refugees settle in their states. Sen. Nelson made a distinction between the Syrian refugees coming into Europe and those arriving in this country. He said the refugees aren't a problem for the United States, but the visa waiver given 66
citizens from European countries is an issue. "The problem right now is the visa waiver," said Nelson. "Countries like France, England, Germany, all of their citizens do not have to have a visa to come into the U.S.--just like U.S. citizens don't have to have a visa to go to Europe. Well, we now know from the Paris problems, how many of the extremists, the radicals, the terrorists, are in fact French citizens and Belgium citizens, and we've seen this in the past in the U.K. and in Germany. That's where we have to tighten down the refugee problem; it's actually a visa waiver, by making sure these people are not on the No Fly list." Sen. Nelson said that Homeland Security has already added increased security measures to deal with the visa waiver problem. He added, "One of the big helps would be if the European countries would help us with our No Fly list by giving us their intel
Sen. Nelson reiterated his stand against allowing drilling in the Gulf of Mexico off the shores of Florida. He said those waters need to stay restricted, because they have become the “largest training and testing area in the world.” “When the Navy shut down its Atlantic fleet training in Puerto Rico, where did they come?” asked Nelson. “They sent their squadron into Key West Naval Station, where they lift off the runway and in two minutes they're over restricted airspace.” He added, “It is very clear, every admiral and general will tell you that you cannot do all that we're doing out there in the testing and training if you have oilrelated activities.” Nelson pointed out that 10 years ago, he and Sen. Mel Martinez, in a bipartisan effort, put the Gulf of Mexico off the shores of Florida off limits for gas and oil exploration. “It's the only place in law that is off limits to drilling in the entire outer continental shelf of the United States for these exact reasons,” said the senator.
Contractor Jim Cronley and retired four-star Adm. Robert Kelly led the effort for the chamber. In an unusual move, Escambia County purchased land in Santa Rosa County and proposed a swap with the Defense Department. Sen. Nelson told local leaders that the property transfer was part of the Defense Appropriations bill that was passed last week. "It's been a long time coming," said the senator. "Not only does it give you additional real estate close into town to do with what you all decide to do with it, but it actually makes the outlying landing field closer to Whiting, so that it's more convenient, and it's less travel time, fuel cost, etc. for everybody. It's a win, win for everybody."
FEDERAL COURTHOUSE
Sen. Nelson and Federal Judge Casey Rodgers gave the group an update on the federal courthouse in Pensacola that has been plagued with mold and other health issues. “We've had these kinds of problems in other federal courthouses; all they have to do is send me into the courthouses, and I'm like the canary in the coal mine, because I'm very allergic to mold and mildew,” said Nelson. “I can tell you in one whiff whether or not it's there. People have been forced to work under unhealthy circumstances.” The senator said the General Services Administration, the agency responsible for the building that was constructed on the site of the old San Carlos Hotel, is deciding whether to build a new courthouse or rehab it to where it meets all of the standards. “That is a question that GSA is going to determine on a cost/benefit ratio,” said Nelson. “Judge Rodgers shared with me that costs are actually turning out to be fairly similar either way that you went. Once that decision is made, then the question is I've got to go and try to appropriate the money to get it done. You all desperately need that done.”
"Regardless of party, we bring people together to try to build a consensus to try to get a workable solution.” Nelson
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For years, Escambia County and the Greater Pensacola Chamber have been trying to get the federal government to transfer Outlying Landing Field 8, 640-acres in Beulah, to the county. The site has served as a helicopter training facility for Whiting Field Naval Air Station. The Chamber wanted it for an industrial park to attract businesses similar to Navy Federal Credit Union, which is nearby.
CONGRESSIONAL RANCOR
When asked about the political rancor in Congress, Sen. Nelson said that it would be difficult to stop as long as the nation is in a presidential election season. “The most disappointing part is it makes it harder to do what I'm all about,” said the senator. “That is, regardless of party, we bring people together to try to build a consensus to try to get a workable solution.” Sen. Nelson lamented, “That is a lot more difficult today than it was when I came into politics years ago.”{in} inweekly.net
BEACH BEER EXPERIMENT Escambia County officials have decided to try out an open-container ban for the core business area of Pensacola Beach. The move comes after concerns were raised over the impact of public drinking on the atmosphere at the beach. “We absolutely still want to find ways for you to enjoy yourself, but do it in a responsible way,” Commissioner Grover Robinson said prior to the board voting unanimously to pass the alcohol ordinance on Nov 17. The new ordinance prohibits alcohol consumption or possession of alcohol in an open container in public areas of the core commercial area, to include parking lots, sidewalks and the boardwalk, but not to include sandy areas of the beach. The ordinance will not be enforced until March 1, 2016. The restriction will be in effect for one year, followed by a three-month period during which its effectiveness will be evaluated. By June 2017, the ordinance will
sunset unless reenacted by commissioners. Robinson, who brought the ordinance concept before the commission, nut-shelled it in a phone interview with Inweekly. “We want to stop this before we get to a Bay County situation,” Robinson said. For decades known as a Spring Break wonderland for hard-partying students, Panama City Beach in Bay County recently became a lot drier. “Bay County cracked down on everything,” Robinson explained. “They said, ‘you can’t even take it on the beach.’” The commissioner said he hoped a ban on open containers and alcohol consumption in public areas in Pensacola Beach’s commercial core will help alleviate some issues — such as fights — that have arisen in recent years. “I think if we’re proactive we can address some of the concerns beforehand and not instate the draconian measures Bay County has,” said Robinson. “If you don’t have safety, you won’t get repeat tourism.” Some Pensacola Beach business owners appeared before the county commission to state their case. “We do not send our people to the boardwalk,” said Julian McQueen, whose company owns several hotels on the beach. “We are afraid for the safety of our people.” Mike Penzone, who has Papa’s Pizza on the Quietwater Beach Boardwalk, said “When this alcohol thing started it was okay, but over the years, it’s gotten out of hand.”
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Escambia County Chief Deputy Eric Haines confirmed to the commission that the atmosphere at the beach had grown unruly. “My family and I go out to the beach to eat regularly, and I would not go to Quitewater Beach if it was after seven,” Haines said. He noted that it was not illegal for people to get “sloppy drunk,” but said the combination of crowds of people doing so on the beach tends to lead to a “powder keg” scenario in which crimes, typically involving fights, occur. Local beer distributor Lewis Bear urged commissioners to consider the sunset provision if they chose to enact a ban. “This gives you the opportunity to see whether or not prohibition solves criminal problems,” Bear told them, informing the commission that he would be hiring his own firm to conduct research and collect data on that front.
POT FARMS APPROVED On Nov. 23,
the Florida Department of Health announced the five dispensing organizations approved to provide patients with intractable epilepsy and people with advanced cancer access to low-THC cannabis. The five approved organizations are: •Northwest Region – Hackney Nursery Company •Northeast Region – Chestnut Hill Tree Farm, LLC •Central Region – Knox Nursery, Inc. •Southwest Region – Alpha Foliage, Inc. •Southeast Region – Costa Nursery Farms, LLC The process and timeline for cultivation, processing and dispensing to patients is set forth in rule and statute. The approved organizations have 10 business days to post a $5 million performance bond. If an approved applicant fails to post
the performance bond within the required timeframe, the applicant with the next highest score in the dispensing region will be selected and notified. Approved dispensing organizations must request cultivation authority within 75 days of being notified of their selection and begin cultivation within 210 days of receiving cultivation authority.
RODGERS THANKS NELSON At the
end of U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson’s meeting with local leaders on Nov. 23, Federal Judge Casey Rodgers thanked him for his support during her nomination to the bench. President George W. Bush nominated Rodgers to the bench in 2003. She had to be approved by a Democrat-controlled Senate, when both of Florida’s senators were Democrats–Bob Graham and Bill Nelson. “Five names came up…all five names went to the White House,” said Rodgers. “I was nominated, but there was no senator to shepherd me through the process, because we didn’t have a Republican in a position.” She explained, “But let me tell you, this man, he was my shepherd throughout that process. He not only supported me through the process, but he actually showed up at my Senate confirmation hearing. He introduced me to the Senate. Needless to say, it was smooth sailing after that.” Judge Rodgers added, “When you have the opposing party senator come and introduce you at your hearing, it speaks volumes. Many things speak volumes about Senator Nelson, but this really, personally, speaks volumes to me about how much he cares about the community. He knew that I was the local pick, but also that politics didn’t play a part in it. It was about getting a judge on the bench with the qualifications to do the job. Politics does not carry the day at all. Thank you.”{in}
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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. This series of stories celebrates the 1st generation to come to Pensacola and the legacy of contributions they started. Here’s a look back at the 1st generation of difference makers.
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Vince John Whibbs, Sr. was born in 1920 in Buffalo, New York. After completing his primary education, he joined General Motors, then served in World War II. During the war, Vince married the love of his life, Anna Marie Stuart, and began a family that would grow to 7 children—Ann, Vince Jr., William, Kathleen, Gregory, Mark and John. After the war, Vince continued at GM’s Pontiac Motor Division. In 1958, he and Anna moved the family to Pensacola and opened Vince Whibbs Pontiac. Vince fell in love with the city and quickly established himself as a dynamic and devoted public servant. An accomplished musician, Anna became active in the community’s arts and cultural activities.
Anna and Vince Whibbs
During World War II, Vince served as a fighter pilot and flight instructor
Pensacola’s Renaissance Man Whibbs was elected to the City Council in 1963 and served as president of the Pensacola Chamber of Commerce. He was Pensacola’s longest-serving mayor, from 1977 to 1991, and the City flourished under his leadership. Upon his retirement, he was formally recognized as Mayor Emeritus.
Pensacola Mayor Emeritus Vince Whibbs, Sr.
Whibbs’ legendary community service included leadership positions with the Navy League, Fiesta of Five Flags, Naval Aviation Museum, Sacred Heart, Rotary Club, Boy Scouts, Junior Achievement, United Way, PJC and UWF. He was awarded numerous service citations, crowned Don Tristan de Luna and made an honorary member of the Blue Angels.
Faith and Family
Above all, Vince and Anna were devoted to their faith. They were founding members of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, and Vince was appointed by Pope John Paul II as a Knight of St. Gregory in 1995. In their 64 happy years together, Anna and Vince traveled the world, but they were happiest in Pensacola, spending time with family. Vince died in 2006 at age 86, and Anna followed in 2010 at age 88, leaving behind 7 children, 26 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
The extended Whibbs family
The House That Vince Built Late in life, Whibbs became a principal in the Community Maritime Park that would eventually bear his name. Recently a life-sized statue of Whibbs was added, inscribed with his official greeting, which reads, in part: “Welcome to Pensacola, the western gate to the Sunshine State, where thousands live the way millions wish they could.”
When Vince and Anna Whibbs settled in Pensacola, their leadership and contributions illustrate how one family can be a catalyst for development and progress. Together, they reflected the heart of and touched the lives of our whole community.
Saluting 1st Generation Difference Makers: If you have a suggestion for a family to feature, email Quint@studergroup.com.
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Just because everybody else is doing it, doesn’t mean you have to. Seriously. There are better ways to spend the day after Thanksgiving than fighting it out for a half-price TV that you don’t want or even need. Here are some of our favorite Black Friday alternatives.
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See A Movie We know a lot of people do this on Thanksgiving, but there are more than enough good movies out to justify taking in a holiday weekend double feature. Our top pick is “The Night Before” because Joseph Gordon-Levitt can do no wrong in our book, especially when he’s singing ‘Wrecking Ball.’ If documentaries are more your style, we’ve got just the thing. Alex Eaves has just released a film called “REUSE! Because You Can't Recycle the Planet,” and he’s screening it in Gulf Breeze on Friday. The documentary is the result of a tour
through all 48 contiguous US states, where Eaves and his team sought out businesses, organizations and people who were reusing in original ways. The 60-minute screening will be followed by a Q&A discussion with the director and others. There will also be a STAY VOCAL Pop Up Shop. And don’t forget about Treehouse Cinema in Gulf Breeze; they almost always have at least one movie you can’t find in other theaters.
Sure, some museums might be closed due to the holiday, (like the T. T. Wentworth, Jr. Museum), but some will be open. Pensacola Museum of Art, for example, will not only be open, they’ll also be hosting a Black Friday Art Camp for children ages 5-11. One of their current exhibits—Lincoln: Inspiration Through the Ages—will also be closing Nov. 27, so Black Friday is your last chance to see it if you haven’t already.
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Or A Live Show Nothing says “No, I did not wake up at 5 a.m. to go shopping” like staying up late and seeing a band. Or some spoken-word poetry. Or both. Downtown Pensacola actually has each of those things happening Friday night. The post-punk Scottish band We Were Promised Jetpacks will be taking the stage at Vinyl Music Hall, and just down the street poet Ian Be and his project Bourbon and Coffee will be
performing at Sluggo’s with Poet Laureate Jamey Jones, Delta5ive and Annie Reilly.
"Elf" around Downtown
Details: Turn to page 15 for more on Bourbon and Coffee (including Be’s awesome reasons for relocating to our humble little town) and page 23 to read our interview with We Were Promised Jetpacks
Do something for others There’s no better alternative to mass consumerism than doing something charitable. So no matter what you do on Black Friday, you should commit to volunteer in some way this season. At the very least, you could declutter (you
know, to make room for all those gifts you’re asking for) and make a donation to a thrift store like Waterfront Rescue Mission. Waterfront is also looking for volunteers and accepting donations for their annual Christmas Banquets—
where they serve about 60,000 meals annually to those in need.
Details: waterfrontmission.org
Now in its 11th year, it’s fair to say the Winterfest Elf Parade is local tradition and a perfect Black Friday alternative for kids (and people looking to entertain the kids in their lives). In addition to the annual Elf Parade (which kicks off at 4:30 p.m.), they are going to have a Snow Princess tea at Pensacola Little Theatre and trolley tours, too. Make sure you wear your Christmas best, because there’s going be a contest for biggest ears, best-dressed elf and best-decorated wagon.
Details: pensacolawinterfest.org
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Another family-friendly alternative is checking out a major holiday light display—many of which open for season on Black Friday. If you’re game for a little road trip, there’s Bellingrath Gardens in Mobile. ZooLights at the Gulf Breeze Zoo is also opening Friday and to celebrate, they are offering free admission in exchange for a donation to Toys for Tots If the Elf Parade is on your to-do list, just stay put downtown after. They are going to unveil this year’s holiday decorations along Palafox Street that evening.
One great thing about Thanksgiving is that once it’s over, it’s officially no longer “too soon” to celebrate Christmas. What better place to start than picking out a tree. Our recommendation for the best tree shopping spot is the ARC Gateway Nursery. Their Fraser Fir trees go on sale to the public—you guessed it—Friday. They are also taking pre-orders for their annual holiday poinsettias, which will be available Dec. 1.
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And if you absolutely must shop, shop local Master a “Black Friday” recipe Don’t get us wrong, we love turkey sandwiches as much as the next person. But there’s nothing wrong with trying to step-up your leftover game with something like turkey salad, green bean quiche or pumpkin blender bread. Yes, these are all things we’ve seen people make with your average Thanksgiving leftovers.
Details: Google “Black Friday Recipes” and go from there
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We totally understand that you’ve got a holiday shopping list a mile long, and you’ve got to get started sometime. But just because you’re going to give in and go shopping on Black Friday doesn’t mean you have to step foot inside a mall, or even worse, a Wal-Mart. Most local retailers are open that day, too, and some even have their own totally awesome exclusives and sales—like Revolver Records. They are participating in Record Store Day’s annual Black Friday tradition. And don’t forget about Small Business Saturday the following day. More than 3,000 communities across the country are set to celebrate shopping local the day after Black Friday— including ours. For more on what local businesses like Revolver are doing to encourage staying local this season, turn to page 12.
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The Greater Pensacola Chamber is getting into the spirit of Small Business Saturday by signing up as a “Neighborhood Champion.” Some of their partner locations are even offering coupons and specials to help rally the Pensacola community to shop small. Here are some of the Chamber’s participating partner locations: 10th Avenue Hair Design A Bodacious Family of Shops Angel's Garden Atelier Alcaniz International Boutique Barefoot Gypsy Boutique Beauty Mark, The Image Specialist Bellagio Day Spa Bere Jewelers Beyond the Grape Blues Angel Music Celebrations Dee McDavid Interiors Dollarhide's Music Center Elebash Jewelry Company Envie Boutique Escape Wellness Spa Fiore Fletchers Jewelers Franklin Antiques Fusion Spa Salon Gulf Coast Glam House inside The Powder Room Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique Jewelers Trade Shop 212 1
Jim's Firearms Just Judy's Flowers Kodiak Diamonds La Bona International Boutique Luxe Home Interiors Luxe Sleep Marty Campbell Gallery Massage Envy Mattress Firm Mattress Outlet McAlpin Interiors Miles Antique Mall Mole Hole Moonflower Salon Nail Envy Poppycock RejuvaTrim Spa & Aesthetics Renfroe Pecan Company Ride More Bicycles Salty Beach Outfitters SNOB Salon and Spa SoBo Boutique Southern Sisters Boutique & Salon Still Waters Day & Medical Spa Studio 98 Salon & Spa Susan Campbell Jewelry The Bridal Loft The Roadrunner's Daughter Toad Hall Antiques & Gifts Urban Objects Vibe Inc. Vivian's Loft VolumeONE Waterboyz West Point Home Bed and Bath Outlet Details: For more information and to see some of the participating stores specials, visit facebook.com/pensacolachamber.
A Musical Side of Black Friday
Eric Jones / Photo by Hana Frenette There’s a good reason to wake up from your turkey coma after Thanksgiving, and it’s Record Store Day. While people line up outside the mass retailers for TVs and video game systems,
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By Jennifer Leigh
While storing all of your comics on an iPad seems handy, there’s no substitute for walking into your neighborhood comic shop and grabbing the latest issue of your favorite title. “Every town needs a good comic shop,” said Harley Orr, owner of Pensacola Pop Comics. “Comics are just a different way to tell a story, and a good shop provides an outlet for people seeking unique storytelling.” While music fans have Record Store Day, comic fans now have Local Comic Shop Day. More than 300 stores around the country are participating in the inaugural event on Nov. 28—including Pensacola Pop Comics—and 21 limited-edition comics are being released, including “Jughead,” “The Shield,” “Back to the Future” and more. A longtime comic book fan, Orr opened up his store a year and a half ago to create an inviting space for all kinds of readers. “I definitely believe there are comics for everyone,” he said. “I'm always happy to recommend books I've read and enjoyed, and likewise I'll warn them if they ask about a stinker.”
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participating independent record stores will Wynn Records won’t have new releases, but be carrying limited-edition vinyl; causing an will have “lots” of $1 records for sale, accordentirely different demographic of people to ing to their Facebook page. line up and nerd out. When it comes to shopping local, it’s kind The Black Friday edition of Record Story of a no-brainer. Day (RSD) is not as big in scale to the actual “(There’s) better service, less crowds and Record Story Day (which is always in April), a plethora of unique yet 'must have' gifts you but it still carries out the mission of promoting won't find at Target,” Jones said. small, independently-owned record shops. You may not find any holiday-specific “It helps get the word out that mp3s, deals inside Revolver Records. Instead, Jones downloading and Pandora aren't all that,” said said he provides good prices all year round. Eric Jones, owner of Revolver Records. “I work hard to keep my everyday prices The Black Friday RSD list isn’t as long as on all my new releases ridiculously competi“the big one” in April, but it still has a good mix tive with even the cheapest online retailers,” for every musical taste and even the festive he said. “Christmas Cheer” by Les Paul and Mary Ford. “There really aren't a whole lot of stinkers here, with perhaps the exception of Phil Collins ‘In the Air Tonight,’” Jones said. “Now that was a waste of WHEN: Friday, Nov. 27 cardboard and electricity. [Kidding, WHERE: Participating stores, like Revolver it's Philvember, the month music fans Records (9 E. Gregory St.) make fun of schlocky Englishmen.]” DETAILS: recordstoreday.com for the full list Even stores that aren’t officially of releases; facebook.com/RevolverFL for participating in RSD are still excited hours and information about Revolver Records for vinyl-loving shoppers. Remember
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For the comic neophyte, Pensacola Pop Comics has a rental library with a few hundred books that can be borrowed or sampled. “So often now, people are afraid to start on a comic if it's not the first issue,” he said. “That's not always the case, though. It's not like you have to watch 20 years’ worth of ‘Law & Order’ before you watch the latest episode.” Local artist and avid comic book fan Michael Daw will be joining Orr for Local Comic Shop Day doing a book signing of “A Very Krampus Christmas,” an illustrated story book for adults. The book tells the origin story of Krampus in a modern setting, Daw said. Daw first developed a love for comics as a kid when his dad brought home an issue of “Sonic the Hedgehog.” Since then, he’s enjoyed the superhero universe of Marvel and, more recently, the independent books and graphic novels—and of course “Star Wars.” He peruses his favorite titles at a handful of local shop; each has unique qualities, he said. “I think they're all great in their own way,” he said. “Futurevisions is great if you want back issues or action figures/collectibles. Rich has all of it, and it's a great place to nerd out. TBS Comics is big on gaming, so that's a great spot if you're into that. My favorite local shop is Pensacola Pop Comics. It's clutter free, they carry a lot more of the indie books that I read, and Harley's a great, personable owner.” If you’re doing some holiday shopping, be sure to stop in your local comic book shop — as Orr pointed out, a rolled up comic fits nicely in a stocking. “And don't worry about keeping your new comics in mint condition,” he continued. “The biggest value you'll get is the enjoyment of reading them.”
Since the first modern comic books emerged in the U.S. around the 1930s, they’ve continued to be popular; and it’s safe to say they always will be. “I sincerely believe that comic books are an art form,” Daw said. “It's great that comic books have expanded into the digital platform, but nothing beats owning an actual copy of the book, the physical artifact. I am a sucker for nostalgia, so maybe it's just me, but as long as there are comic shops, I'll be buying them.”
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You can purchase a signed copy of the illustrated story book at Pensacola Pop Comics during Local Comic Shop Day or order online at etsy.com/shop/ JackdawIllustration
LOCAL COMIC SHOP DAY AT PENSACOLA POP COMICS
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 28 WHERE: Pensacola Pop Comics, 909 N. 12th Ave. DETAILS: localcomicshopday.com
OTHER PENSACOLA COMIC SHOPS
In the spirit of Local Comic Shop Day and shopping local in general, here are some more local shops worth checking out.
TBS Comics, Inc. 6873 N. 9th Ave. Futurevisions Sci-Fi Books & Collectibles 479 N. Pace Blvd. Price Busters Games 4771 Bayou Blvd #7 & 3300 N. Pace Blvd
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Blown Away by Jennifer Leigh
“It’s also a lot of hurry up and wait since you have to wait 24 to 36 hours for it to cool — and see how great it is or what imperfections there are.” It can be hard to let go of some of the pieces, considering that each one has a unique look. But the reality is that Hobbs is a working artist and has to make a living, which is why he puts long hours into the studio. Recently, he’s found it harder to work since a cyst has developed on his left hand. Without insurance, he relies on his work to pay bills, including his surgery in January. “It’s tough…it’s a lot of hard work,” he admits. “It can be stressful, but I’d rather do what I love to do than regret not doing it.”
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Joe Hobbs / Courtesy Photo Glass artist Joe Hobbs may have relocated back to Pensacola after five years in Austin this past July, but it’s his upcoming exhibit that makes the move official. For more than 20 years, Hobbs has been working with glass as his primary medium. He studied at Rhode Island School of Design and California College of Arts as a young skateboarder before making his way to Florida. “As a child, I was always creative,” he said. “It’s just how my brain is wired. Some people are good at math, I was good at art.” Hobbs is credited for bringing the glassblowing movement to the Gulf Coast ever since he started the glass blowing program at Belmont Art Center (now First City Art Center) in 2001 where he taught hundreds of students. November 27, 2015
Since coming back to Pensacola, which he calls his hometown, Hobbs said it’s been a rewarding experience to return to his old stomping grounds. He often takes advantage of the studio space of First City Art Center where he says there’s a “sense of community.” He’ll be showcasing his technique at the exhibit’s reception on Dec. 1. “The glassblowing program literally started from nothing,” he said. “We still use some of the old equipment. I feel honored to come back and make work. I feel good about the future of the art center…we didn’t always have a gallery space.” Over the years, Hobbs’ body of work has varied from whimsical to functional. Ultimately, he said, he just wants to create beautiful things, which his latest exhibit is full of.
“It can be stressful, but I’d rather do what I love to do than regret not doing it.” Joe Hobbs
“This show is purely about the objects,” he said. “It’s about beautiful things to look at or to adorn people’s spaces.” For the past few years, Hobbs has been developing a new process and color pattern that has develBefore he moved back, Hobbs oped into the sunset series. After working spent the last two years working at Wimcolors such as amethyst, blues and reds berley Glassworks in Austin, Texas and still with gold, copper and silver, he created continues to work remotely for galleries pieces that are reminiscent of colorful, there and around the southeast. evening skies. But Pensacola will always be home Most of Hobbs’ work is inspired by nabase, he said. ture and mortality — you likely recognize “I first moved here in ’93…I tell people his glass skulls in galleries all over. He said ‘I’m from Pensacola,” said Hobbs. “I had a he’s always aware of aesthetically-pleasing really good experience in Austin, but it’s colors found in nature. really good to come home, too. You appre“Everyone loves a good sunset,” he ciate what you’ve got.” said. “Colors in nature are generally very “It’s a really good time to be here,” he comfortable to look at…they have a posiadded. “And a great place to make work.” {in} tive feeling.” The sunset pattern was kind of a happy accident, he said. “It’s very common, especially with color chemistry — you’ll be going for one look or texture and you get something different,” he WHEN: Reception 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1. continued. “There are so many Show is open Dec. 1–5 nuances of color.” WHERE: First City Art Center, 1060 N. GuilHobbs said he enjoys the lemard St. immediacy of glass, the constant COST: Free attention you have to commit to DETAILS: firstcityart.org or thejoehobbs.com when making a piece. “You can’t start a piece of glass and take a break,” he said.
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Bourbon and Coffee: A Modern Troubadour
Ian Be / Photo by Joshua Underscore Mastroianni Pensacola’s creative pool will soon gain another contemporary in the form of New York-based poet Ian Be and his musical project Bourbon and Coffee. Be’s relocation to Pensacola coincides with a performance at Sluggo’s Friday with Poet Laureate Jamey Jones and hip-hop artist Delta5ive. As a performance-poet, Be began by recording rap songs and swiftly grew into composing free-form verse. In 2009, his poem "27 Hour Day" was honored by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association with a First Place Gold Circle Award for Open Form Poetry. His writing has been published by Highest Hurdle Press in Chicago, Hip Pocket Books in Buffalo, N.Y. and DenimSkin in Brooklyn, N.Y. To get Pensacola better acquainted, Be answered a few questions from Inweekly before he makes the big move. INWEEKLY: What was behind your decision to relocate to Pensacola? BE: I was born and raised in Buffalo, N.Y. It is a place that is dear to my heart and it will always feel like home, but I felt constrained by situations which became overly familiar. I wanted to find a smaller community that still offered some of the attractions November 27, 2015
of a bigger city. I wanted to explore and be inspired by a new creative scene. In March, I booked a show in Pensacola at Open Books as a stepping stone between Gainesville and New Orleans. I didn’t expect much, but somehow I found everything I was looking for. I only caught a glimpse of the community life in Pensacola, but it struck me as sincerely warm and immediately welcoming. I fell in love. I didn’t want to leave. I resolved to return to Pensacola as soon as possible. INWEEKLY: Tell us more about your upcoming show at Sluggo's. BE: It’s the day I claim Pensacola as my new home. Expect ukuleles and poetry and hip-hop music. Jamey Jones agreed to read, because I bribed him with breakfast last time I came to town. We bonded like beat poetry and two eggs, home fries and toast at the Scenic 90 Cafe. He’s a good man, and he’s one of those good men who can speak a word to spark your spirit when it’s dragging on the ground. A couple words to keep you floating. His good words convinced me that art is not a worthless endeavor and that poetry is still relevant, and especially poetry in Pensacola because he’s the Poet Laureate; what other city in Florida has an official poet? Pensacola wins again.
INWEEKLY: Tell us about your background in poetry. BE: I started writing little kid poems when I was a little kid. My teacher helped all the little kids in the little-kid-school class to put those charming little kid poems into a charming little hardbound book, each little kid making his own little book of poetry with his name written on the cover. Thus began my meteoric rise to poetic glory. Meteors don’t actually rise though, do they? In high school, when I grew up and was experiencing life as a slightly bigger little kid, I hated the Wu-Tang Clan and Busta Rhymes. Months later, after listening to the song “Scapegoat” by Atmosphere, I finally understood. Rap music was actually amazing, and I realized that I was an idiot, because the Wu-tang Clan is the best rap music group of all time anywhere, and Busta Rhymes is almost as good. After experiencing this life-altering epiphany, I started writing my own rap songs with my friends. In college, I participated in a poetry “slam” where I accidentally took second place honors. Based on the strength of my rap rhymes, I was awarded a $25 gift certificate to the bookstore. I used that prize money to buy a pocket-sized dictionary, ball point pens and some Reese’s peanut-butter cups. Shortly after learning about love and heartbreak, I started writing what the Columbia Scholastic Press Association describes as “(free) open-form poetry.” One of my heartbreaking love poems was published in the Villa Maria College magazine and subsequently honored by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association with a First Place Gold Circle Award for (Free) Open-Form Poetry. They sent me a nice piece of paper which included my name and their name and was worth exactly zero dollars. Whatever, it was an honor just to be acknowledged by such a long-winded descriptor. That was 2009. In the year 2010, I formed Bourbon and Coffee.
guitar). Biggie has been my best friend and constant collaborator since 2010. He is the corner-stone and has played with every incarnation of the band. INWEEKLY: How would you describe your sound and style? BE: Usually the music is improvised and totally unpredictable, it changes depending on the instrumentation and temperament of the musicians in the band, but I have also written loose arrangements and melodies at various times. Currently, I am performing alone with my ukulele, and I have written music to accompany myself. It is great fun.
“I think being able to engage the non-verbal aspect of the brain helps to fill in some of the cracks.” Ian Be INWEEKLY: In your song "new orleans WILL eat you alive," the solo piano accompaniment is reminiscent of the New Orleans sound and culture. How do you use music to transform your poetry into something more vivid? BE: I use music to set a mood. The sounds paint a picture. It gives an emotional cue to the weight of the words. The music provides a complementary or contrasting rhythm for the poetry to play against. I think being able to engage the non-verbal aspect of the brain helps to fill in some of the cracks. It eases the pressure of listening and allows the poetry to glide along with an effortless grace. Music has the power to communicate deeper parts of the human experience that words often fail to express. Speaking to a more practical point though, music eliminates some of silence which I often find uncomfortable at traditional poetry readings. I want the audience to be free to make side comments among themselves or to shift around and make noise, without feeling like they are totally disrupting the mood. Dancing would be cool, too. I like it when people dance. {in}
INWEEKLY: What instruments do you play, and are there others in the band? BE: I am formally trained and most skillful on the drum kit. I also play a lot of music on the ukulele and can play a few songs on the guitar. I can noodle and play pleasant sounding melodies on the bass guitar, flute, WHAT: A performance with Bourbon and Cofclarinet, saxophone, accordion, fee, Poet Laureate Jamey Jones, Delta5ive and piano, vibraphone, marimba and Annie Reilly xylophone. There have been a lot WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27 musicians involved with Bourbon WHERE: Sluggo’s, 101 S. Jefferson St. and Coffee over the years. I origiCOST: $5 nally formed the band with Andrew DETAILS: facebook.com/bourbonandcoffee Biggie (bass guitar & ukulele) and Kevin Hammond (saxophone &
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exhibits a strong ‘90s pop rock feel while adding what feels like just a tinge of altcountry/Americana. ‘Laid’ piggybacks off the original by giving the vocal reigns to keyboardist Jen Gloma and changing the vibe altogether by having a female lead. The title track makes you think new wave from the gate, Dire Straits from the guitar riff, and a hint of grungy attitude throughout. Ultimately, “Hell” is TPOBPAH showcasing their versatility in three songs. The hope is that the versatility continues to maintain interest when it’s spread across another full length sometime next year. “Hell” is out now via Painbow Records.
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart “Hell”
I feel rather fortunate when it comes to The Pains of Being Pure at Heart. They were a band that I found on the release of their first album, which I downloaded on eMusic years ago. I’ve since been able to watch them grow and mature in ability, compositional consciousness and audience size. Following their initial self-titled work, the band has released 2011’s “Belong” and last year’s brilliant “Days of Abandon.” Now they have given us a pre-cursor to what will hopefully be another album next year. “Hell” is their latest EP, which consists of three songs: the title track, ‘Ballad of the Band,’ and a fantastic cover of the band James’ biggest hit, ‘Laid.’ When I say that I’ve been able to watch them mature, I mean that the band can bounce around and dabble in and incorporate several different genres across songs, without ever committing to one. This EP shows that gift in spades. ‘Ballad of the Band’
FRIDAY 11.27
ELF PARADE 4:30 p.m. The Elf Parade is the grand kickoff to the 2015 holiday season in downtown Pensacola. Spend an evening downtown as the holiday lights are lit. Downtown, 41 N. Jefferson St. visitpensacola.com 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. WINTERFEST 5:30 p.m. The Winterfest tour features 16 performances along a 60-minute trolley trip through Downtown Pensacola. Singing guides will accompany you into a world of wonder with scenes from your favorite holiday memories. Downtown, Palafox and Government Sts. $7-$10. pensacolawinterfest.org 616 1
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Ra Ra Riot ‘Water’
Last week, Ra Ra Riot confirmed their return with their fourth full-length album, “Need Your Love,” which will be released early next year. The first single, ‘Water,’
LATIN DANCING 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of salsa dancing. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com WE WERE PROMISED JETPACKS 8 p.m. With Seoul. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. $15. vinylmusichall.com JOEY B. WILSON & THE HOPLITES 9:30 p.m. Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. $5. pensacolahandlebar.com
SATURDAY 11.28
SANTA ROSA FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh local produce, honey, baked goods, and live music. Woodbine Road, Pace. 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
is collaboration with Vampire Weekend’s Rostam Batmanglij and portrays the keen and sugar-coated sound that Rostam and RRR front man Wes Miles originally found on their 2009 LP under the name Discovery. It’s extremely blissful and has me excited and hopeful for another great 2016 release. “Need Your Love” will be released Feb. 16 via Barsuk Records.
IF YOU HAVEN’T HEARD:
A-F-R-O
“The Rise of a Rap Phenom?” “Is This 17-Year-Old The Future Of Old-School Hip-Hop?” Well, he’s 18 now, so while he’s old enough to party (though not party harder), James Gutierrez, who goes by the stage name A-F-R-O, or All Flows Reach Out, has taken the rap world by storm with his intricacies, quick wit and penchant for sounding as old school as it gets. Magazine articles, producers, other rappers and labels have all turned a keen ear on Gutierrez and are waiting patiently to hear what happens when he is put in a studio and given time to lay down his best. To say that I’m excited to hear his output as well would be putting it lightly. It’s been a long time since I’ve heard a fresh voice with such a strong perspective and representation of the past. At this point, Gutierrez has firm roots and nothing but untapped potential. He recently released a mixtape called “Tales from the Basement” to whet appetites until he can release a proper album. While it is just a taste of what he is capable of, “Tales” gives a vivid account of what we can expect from A-F-R-O in the future. You can download that for free at allflowsreachout. com/basement, and keep your eyes peeled for much more from this prolific MC. {in}
directly from participating vendors, including dozens of local farmers, home gardeners and area artists. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox. palafoxmarket.com WINTERFEST 5 p.m. The Winterfest tour features 16 performances along a 60-minute trolley trip through Downtown Pensacola. Singing guides will accompany you into a world of wonder with scenes from your favorite holiday memories. Downtown, Palafox and Government Sts. $7-$10. pensacolawinterfest.org EARPHUNK 8 p.m. With People’s Blues of Richmond and A Band Of Saints. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. $10. vinylmusichall.com C.E.O. SUPER COMEDY BLOWOUT 8 p.m. With DC Curry, Tyler Craig, Shawty Shawty, and Double D. Pensacola Saenger, 118 S. Palafox. $25-$35. pensacolasaenger.com inweekly.net
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ICE ZONE 1:30-5:30 p.m. Grab your skates, and hit the rink. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. $12. pensacolabaycenter.com WINTERFEST 5 p.m. The Winterfest tour features 16 performances along a 60-minute trolley trip through Downtown Pensacola. Singing guides will accompany you into a world of wonder with scenes from your favorite holiday memories. Downtown, Palafox and Government Sts. $7-$10. pensacolawinterfest.org DOYLE (EX MISFITS) 7 p.m. With Nik Flagstar & His Dirty Mangy Dogs, Dark Star Coven, and Future Hate. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. $15. vinylmusichall.com
MONDAY 11.30
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
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TUESDAY NIGHT POETRY NIGHT 7 p.m. Free open mic poetry event every Tuesday. Sluggo’s Vegetarian Restaurant, 101 S. Jefferson St. facebook.com/TNPN
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LIFE FORMS Local Artist Don Manderson uses the term “Simultaneity” to encapsulate the body of work displayed within this exhibition. Simultaneity refers to the simultaneous and insistent nature of the daily sensory experience in an increasingly technical society. On display through Jan 2. Museum hours and location: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org ISAAC BURNS MURPHY: PRINCE OF JOCKEYS The
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ing exhibit about the life of Isaac Burns Murphy: Prince of Jockeys. Born during slavery and coming to prominence at the end of the Reconstruction, Murphy was an example of African American success and achievement. The exhibit explores the life and career of Murphy, as well as the significance of African American men in general, to the development of horse racing as America’s first spectator sport. On display until Dec. 15. Museum hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Coulson House, Historic Pensacola Village, 200 E. Church St. MUCHA: MASTER ARTIST OF ART NOUVEAU On
display Jan. 2.
Museum hours and location: TuesdaySaturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum. org
MY BEAUTIFUL CITY In a photo
exhibit by area students as well as students from Pensacola’s sister cities including Gero, Japan; Macharaviaya, Spain, and Miraflores, Peru, student photographers discover the beauty in their communities. On display through Dec. 4. Museum hours and location: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org SYNTHESIS The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida presents
“Synthesis, a Group BFA Exit Exhibition,” featuring work by graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts students Andrew Adamson, Evan Glenny, Elizabeth Guerry, Abigail Harrell, Colleen Jennings and Kenneth Jordan. Their work incorporates a variety of media, including illustration, painting, photography, ceramics and sculptural installation. On display through Dec 12. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. The Art Gallery, Center for Fine and Performing Art, Building 82, 11000 University Pkwy. uwf.edu PSC SENIOR EXHBIT
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"La Plume" by Alphonse Mucha senior exhibit at the National Naval Aviation Museum through Dec. 31. The exhibit is part of the 70th year commemoration of World War II and showcases the students’ multifaceted interests in typography, graphic design, photography, digital art, multimedia, book arts and fine art. Students featured in the show are Danielle Cornejo, Richard Jeske, Katrice Johnson, Kurt Lauw, Patrick Phillips, Carly Stone and Allyson Vega. These students will complete a Bachelor of Applied Science with a concentration in graphic design in December. Museum hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. National
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“MAKE-YOUROWN-GLASS” CLASS
10a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, November 27 and Saturday November 28. Held weekly on Friday and Saturday, First City Art Center offers weekly “MakeYour-Own-Glass” classes, no previous glassblowing skills necessary. The classes are open to anyone age 8 and older and range in price from $25-$45. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required and can be made by calling 429-1222. First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. firstcityart.org
INTRODUCTION TO POTTERY ON THE WHEEL 6-8:30
p.m. Monday, November 30. During this weekly
workshop held on Monday evenings at First City Art Center, instructor Pearl VanHoove works individually with students to develop consistency in throwing on the wheel. Participants receive an introduction to materials, equipment and throwing techniques. Each session begins with a brief demonstration followed by hands-on time at the wheel. The class is $40 and open to individuals age 14 and up. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required and can be made by calling 429-1222. Class is limited to two participants. First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. firstcityart.org
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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
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Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 200. iplaypensacola.com
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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 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,
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TICKET TEAM TRIVIA 8 p.m. The Ticket
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We Were Promised Jetpacks / Courtesy Photo The post-punk, Scottish fivesome We Were Promised Jetpacks is back in the States and will be playing a show at Vinyl on Black Friday if shopping isn’t your thing. Four of the Jetpacks, Adam Thompson, vocals and guitar, Darren Lackie, drums, Sean Smith, bass, and Michael Palmer, guitar, first met in grade school in Edinburgh, Scotland and began playing music together. Fast forward a few years, and the 19-yearolds signed to Fat Cat Records as University students in Glasgow. Thus began the band’s busy touring schedule, playing high-profile festival slots around the U.K. and U.S. and supporting label mates Frightened Rabbit and The Twilight Sad. The release of their latest album “Unravelling” saw the addition of a new member to the band, multi-instrumentalist Stuart McGachan.
Currently on a fall tour, founding member Adam Thompson caught up with Inweekly before a show in Portland to talk about the Jetpacks’ success in the States and how the band has grown into their sound since starting out as a group of teenagers a decade ago. INWEEKLY: How was We Were Promised Jetpacks created, and what were your influences starting out? THOMPSON: We’ve all known each other since high school where we grew up in Edinburgh, Scotland. I’ve personally known our guitarist Michael Palmer since we were 5 years old. We all just started playing music together very gradually. We were listening to bands like Bloc Party and knew we wanted to play straight-up guitar rock
music, and it just kind of took off from there.
someone new with us has been an enjoyable part of the process.
INWEEKLY: Is touring in the U.S. any different from playing shows in the U.K? THOMPSON: Our shows are a lot bigger in the States. It takes a lot longer to get places. We just did a drive from Fargo to Portland which took 24 hours. There are more people and more places, but I like playing in the States. I like all the food and the T.V.
INWEEKLY: Your last record, “Unravelling” was released last year. What are you guys working on now? THOMPSON: We are playing a couple new songs on tour. We are writing songs more quickly than what we are used to. We are quite keen on getting going and want to release another record pretty soon.
INWEEKLY: How would you compare your success in the U.S. versus Scotland? THOMPSON: We are definitely more popular in the States than we are back home. The first tour we did in the States with other Scottish bands drew quite large crowds, and we just kept coming back. We do really well over here. I think some people may initially come out to our shows for the novelty of a Scottish band, but we hope that they stay for the music after that.
“I think some people may initially come out to our shows for the novelty of a Scottish band, but we hope that they stay for the music after that.” Adam Thompson INWEEKLY: We Were Promised Jetpacks has been playing together for over a decade now. What is the one of the most memorable moments as a band? THOMPSON: Webster Hall in New York City was the first gig we played in the States. It was the biggest place we had played, and I’ll never forget the excitement we all felt to be there. {in}
INWEEKLY: How has your sound changed since originally forming with the addition of a new bandmate last year? THOMPSON: It’s gotten heavier and probably louder than when we first started. Now we have shorter, angular guitar sounds and not as much distortion. It’s more varied instrumentally, which is really what we were aiming for. Stuart McGachan is an accomWHAT: We Were Promised Jetpacks with Seoul plished keys, piano and guitar player WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27 as well as having a lovely little singWHERE: Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox ing voice. We've known him for ages COST: $15—$18 and played music with him before, DETAILS: vinylmusichall.com so we were pretty sure it would work out. It has just been the four of us since about April 2004, so having
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news of the weird IT'S SNOT HYGIENIC The manager of the agency in Louisville, Kentucky, responsible for, among other things, development planning, zoning changes and historic landmarks revealed in November that his headquarters has a "boogers" problem and ordered users of the third-floor men's room to stop hocking them onto the walls adjacent to the urinals. According to an internal memo cited by InsiderLouisville. com, Metro Planning and Design Services manager Joe Reverman called the mucus buildup "a very serious situation" and had his executive administrator post signs instructing restroom users on the basics of proper disposal of "anything that comes out of or off a person's body." CULTURAL DIVERSITY In an enterprise somewhat resembling "American Idol," amateur performers in China become self-supporting online not by soliciting money directly, but through virtual gifts from enthralled fans, with performers getting a cut of each sale. Beijing's YY.com hosts original performances, and two of the site's favorites, Mr. Earth and Ms. Cloud, earned the equivalent of about $160,000 last year from their universe of 1.8 million fans (according to a November Wall Street Journal report). In an ancillary industry (led by 9158. com), hard-core fans can purchase access (think "virtual limousines," shown "arriving" at a "concert"), giving them bragging rights. (A simple "applause" icon after a song costs about a penny.) BRIGHT IDEAS The exasperated drug enforcement chief of Indonesia told reporters in November (following confiscation of a massive quantity of methamphetamine from China) that the ordinary death penalty was insufficient for drug runners, who should instead be forced to overdose on their own shipments. Budi Waseso also mused that crocodiles would make better prison guards than humans because crocs can't be bribed and later added tigers and pirhanas to the proposed guard roster. Even so, Waseso's
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boss reiterated that the government is committed to rehabilitation over punishment. NEW WORLD ORDER Watch Your Language: (1) Recently added to the list of words and phrases to be officially discouraged on campus, according to the University of WisconsinMilwaukee's website: "political correctness." The phrase is said to be a "microaggression" that might make some students feel uncomfortable or unsafe if they hear it or read it. (2) In November, the University of Vermont held a (voluntary) three-day "retreat" open only to students who "self-identify as white," so that they can study the implications of "white privilege" in society (e.g., "what does it mean to be white?" and "how does whiteness impact you?"). GOVERNMENT INACTION The Queens (New York) Redbird Tourist Information Center was finally ordered to close in July following an extraordinarily unsuccessful seven-year run in which, possibly, not a single tourist ever walked through the door. The New York Post, interviewing neighbors in Kew Gardens, found no one who ever saw a visitor, and the center's lone staff member said she recalled only lunchtime drop-ins from jury duty at the criminal court building down the block. LEAST COMPETENT CRIMINALS Kaleb Alexander, 25, was shot and killed in October as he emerged from a United Dairy Farmers convenience store in Columbus, Ohio, still with his gun defiantly drawn after he had just then robbed the clerk. A Columbus police SWAT team was waiting outside the store because Alexander had robbed the store the previous two nights, as well, and somehow must have thought that the police would not catch on to his cunning robbery strategy. {in}
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