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This award is for businesses with an outstanding and supportive work environment with a focus on great training programs, an understanding of work-life balance, and career progression. Employers recognized in this category inspire and motivate their growing, diverse staff with equal opportunity programs.
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FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT
The utility compa ny recently presented the Children's Home Soci ety of Florida with a $10,000 donation to support the Community Partnership Schools™ model at C.A. Weis Elementary. Funds will help expand af terschool enrichment opportunities, increase ac cess to medical, dental, vision and mental health care, and focus on enhancing parental involve ment and support.
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LEANNE JENKINS The Beulah Middle School teacher saved the life of one of her students who was choking on a piece of candy. Using the Heim lich maneuver, Jenkins successfully dislodged the candy, and the student is fine. She told North Escambia.com that she and her husband took a CPR class about a decade ago and didn't think she could ever remember the information from the course. Fortunately, she did. Jenkins was named the 2022 Florida FFA Teacher of the Year earli er this year.
WAYNE CULVER The Florida Supreme Court last week unanimously ordered the state Judicial Qualifications Commission to hold a full hearing on the allegations against the Seminole County judge. The court refused the commission's rec ommendation of a 60-day suspension without pay and a public reprimand for Culver. The judge had been accused of using profanity in the court room and making other comments that "lacked the dignity and courtesy expected and required of judges."
winners losers Center serves as downtown Pensacola’s cultural and artistic hub.
FRED LEVIN Brenton Goodman, the grand son of the late Fred Levin, donated a striking, 7-foot-tall painting to Ballet Pensacola. The bal let-themed oil painting was a piece Levin had commissioned by former Pensacola artist Patrick Gabriel. The painting is reminiscent of the work of Edgar Degas and had been displayed in the foyer of Levin's Pensacola home for more than 30 years. Ballet Pensacola will display the painting prominently at The Clark Family Cultural Center as a part of its $3 million renovation project.
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SARAH PALIN In a special congressional elec tion, Democrat Mary Peltola defeated the former governor and 2008 GOP vice presidential can didate, 51.5%-48.5%. Alaska uses a new rankedchoice voting system. Peltola took 40% of the first-choice votes to Palin's 31% and Republican Nick Begich's 28.5%. Palin only received about half of Begich voters' second-choice votes, which gave Peltola the winning margin. The three face each other again in November.
JACKSON, MISS. Mississippi's capital also has water problems but on a much larger scale. Last week, the city's troubled water system failed, leav ing most of its 150,000 residents without running water, which prompted Gov. Tate Reeves to de clare a state of emergency. Many of Jackson's wa ter towers were nearly empty, leaving the sys tem without enough water or water pressure to fill pipes in homes, schools and businesses. Gov. Reeves activated the National Guard to help dis tribute bottled water throughout the city.
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The latest financial blow is the complete failure of the water well serving the Century Correctional Institution. A shaft re portedly shattered into a dozen or more pieces and fell to the bottom of the well, forcing the town to switch to a more expensive backup plan to keep water flowing to the prison. NorthEscambia.com reported that the backup water supply from Cen tury Water Works has cost the town $17,000 so far. The town is looking at options to restore its water supply to the prison. A new well is estimated to cost $500,000. Century should have Gov. De Santis on speed dial. Maybe he can come up with another grant.
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reported that district spokesperson Cody Strother said "neighborhood issues" had spilled over into the stands last week at the PHS at Washington game. "We are just try ing to be proactive and do what'sPHSbest."parents be gan asking why their school was singled out and Washington High es caped punishment. Res idents around the two schools wondered what "neighborhood issues" spilled over. What was PPD doing to make their neighborhoods safer? Inweekly requested the police reports regard ing the melee, but PPD was in no hurry to send us anyOnrecords.mymorning radio show on WCOA, I asked parents and the public to call the district and their school board members with their ques tions. Rumors were flying all over the community, and the public deserved more information. In the Thursday, Sept. 1, press release, PPD and the school system shared some details. Ap proximately 18 individuals were involved, but PPD was still working to determine the extent of their involvement. Due to the active investiga tion and the involvement of juveniles, there was limited information that could be released. How ever, the investigation had tipped off PPD to a possible threat of a shooting at an upcoming PHS football game.
I called Sheriff Chip Simmons and was sur prised to hear he hadn't been brought into the discussion of relocating the games and had no knowledge of any gun threat. No one on his command staff knew why PPD and the school district moved the games outside the city limits. I talked to PHS par ents and leaders in the Black community. They weren't consulted on the move. They spoke of the hardships the action placed on fam ilies traveling to a stadium over 13 miles away on a Saturday morning.
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I believe School Superintendent Tim Smith and Pensacola Police Chief Eric Randall did what they thought was best for the students, their families and other fans. However, more people should have been involved in the decision to re locate the games and how to communicate what happened at Washington High. We live in the age of parental rights. Parents can weigh in on decisions about what books are in the school library and object to what teach ers say in the classroom. They should also have representatives involved in decisions that impact the students' safety. Moving the games may have been the best decision, but the sheriff's office, parents and community leaders needed to be in the room where it happened. {in} rick@inweekly.net
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On Monday, Aug. 29, I received a phone call from a parent of a Pensacola High School student. He wondered if I had heard anything about a massive melee that broke out behind the homestands at the PHS-Booker T. Washington High School football game and was disappoint ed that neither the Escambia County School Dis trict nor the Pensacola Police Department had issued any announcements about the incident. The school district and PPD finally released information seven days after the brawl and two days after the school district announced that PHS's next two football games would be played at 9 a.m. on Saturday. The reason given was "safety concerns shared by local law enforce mentNorthEscambia.comagencies."
"We understand that parents, students and the community have many questions about the decision to move two upcoming PHS games," said the officials. "While we are limited in what we can share due to the ongoing investigations, ECPS (Escambia County Public Schools) contin ues to communicate information with local law enforcement so they can vet the information and complete their investigations. We can as sure you that the decision to move these games was made solely with the safety of our students in mind, and it is in no way a disciplinary action againstTheystudents."clarifiedthat the word "neighborhood" was not referring to any particular neighborhood or school but indicated that the issues were from outside the school and not school related.
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Theinput.school district and police department finally released a statement six days after the brawl and about 48 hours after PHS Principal Sa raya Miller notified parents via an automated call system that the next two varsity home football games would be played at 9 a.m. on Saturday due to "safety concerns." The safety concerns turned out to be the "possible threat of a shooting at an upcoming PHS football game," according to the joint press release.
The decision to move the PHS games caught elected officials by surprise, too. Sheriff Chip Sim mons told Inweekly that no one from the school district or the Pensacola Police Department con tacted him about moving the Sept. 2 game outside city limits to the Tate campus. The school district instead contacted his lieutenant in charge of school resources to ask ECSO to handle security at the"Wegame.weren't asked to be a part of any meeting to discuss school safety," Simmons said, "No one shared with us the safety concerns that prompted the change of venue." ECSO scheduled 11 deputies, and PPD added five police officers for the game at Tate. The 16 of ficers marked a dramatic increase from the num ber of officers at the Aug. 26 game at Washington. Only six PPD officers were initially at the stadium, a surprisingly low number considering PHS and Washington are rivals and their games traditionally draw large crowds. Nearly every PPD officer available rushed to the scene to assist the six on hand after the brawl spread behind the Washington side bleachers to the point that inno cent bystanders fled for safety. "I have friends whose kids jumped in vehicles of people they didn't even know to escape the melee," said Eric Stevenson, father of a PHS student who attended the game at Washington. "They were calling their parents saying, 'Hey, I'm safe, but come pick me up at this store,' or 'Come pick me up at the Tryon Branch Library,' or wherever. This affected a lot of people, and there are a lot of people out there talking and a lot of rumors, and it would be helpful if the school district or the police department would get ahead of it."
A massive brawl among spectators at a varsity football game between visiting Pen sacola High (PHS) and host Washington High on Aug. 26 sent shockwaves around the community. That shock turned into bewilder ment over the next few days as neither Escambia County Public Schools nor the Pensacola Police Department commented on the melee or why they decided to change the date and location of Pensacola High football games without commu nity
MAKING GAMES SAFER
Thelots.rise of hybrid gangs in the area prompt ed Sharp to prioritize increasing security at games. Sharp said larger gangs such as the Bloods and Crips are structured and follow a hierarchy, but hybrid gang members are young er and less predictable. "Most of what we're seeing with the shoot ings and stuff of that nature, and these fights, are based on these hybrid gangs," he said. "You have middle school kids and high school kids and then maybe some in their early to mid-20s, so they lack that level of maturity. They're just kind of going out there and doing whatever they want to do.
A lack of transparency from the school district was commonplace under previous Superinten dent Malcolm Thomas. County Commissioner board and told Inweekly that he often learned weeks afterward about significant incidents, in cluding brawls among high school students and drugInseizures. 2017,Inweekly broke the story that a Wash ington student brought a semi-automatic hand gun with a full clip to school that was later turned in to police by another student. Despite Inweekly breaking the story, neither school officials nor police fully notified students or their parents about what happened. The only notification parents received came from a robo call by Principal Michael Roberts stating, "We had an incident at the campus in which a student was found to be in possession of an illegal item." Whether anyone involved in the brawl during the football game possessed a firearm or another form of weapon has yet to be announced by the police department. Community activist El lison Bennett voiced his frustrations about what unfolded that night at Washington. He said the melee served as another reminder that a problem with violence clearly exists in a county where a total of 22 shootings and nine murders occurred in May and BennettJune. said given the circumstances, he understands why the school district and police department went into panic mode. Still, he ques tioned their decision to move the games to Satur day mornings at Tate and Pine Forest without first consulting PHS parents. "Moving these games impacted the younger players that play on Saturday morning because now the grandparents, and the aunts and uncles, play on Saturday, now they have to make a deci sion, 'Do we go to the game on Saturday morning and see the high school players play, or do we go to see the little leaguers play?'" Bennett said. "I think it was an injustice to them, as I've shared with (Superintendent Tim Smith)."
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Washington finally responded six days after the brawl with plans to address safety concerns at its football games. Principal Rick Shackle sent a voice recording to parents on Sept. 1 stating that a limited number of tickets would be sold and none after 7 p.m. for its home game the next night against West Florida. Shackle further stated that all Washington students and families were to en ter through the College Boulevard side and would not be allowed to cross over to the visitor side. Spectators crossed sides without any blockade during the game against PHS. "There's some best practices in keeping students from the different teams on each side," Superintendent Smith said. "That was a protocol that we need came to our attention." Steve Sharp implemented no crossing sides at football games when he served as the school dis trict's director of the protection services depart ment. Former Superintendent Jim Paul put Sharp in charge of safety and security in 2002, and he served in that role for over 11 years. Other safety measures implemented by Sharp included in creasing the number of deputies or police officers at games and putting portable lights in stadium parking
A lot of them are involved in selling drugs, com mitting burglaries, and they have their areas. And if you go into one of the other groups' or gangs' areas, they Whetherretaliate."gang-related or not, the violence that erupted at Washington and the refusal to be fully transparent about a shooting threat at another high school was a stain on the school dis trict, the police department and the community as a "Wewhole.don't want to solve problems through violence or threatening behavior," Smith said. "It impacts so many people, and it's very disruptive.
It's just not the way we should be conducting our selves. We don't need to go backwards as a com munity and handle our situations with violence and threats." {in}
BRAWL RAISES SAFETY CONCERNS
The press release came after multiple inqui ries from Inweekly and included the first official details about the brawl at Washington. The initial PPD investigation identified at least 18 individuals involved in the altercation.
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"My background is marine science, so I'm very comfortable in that field," O'Connor said, considering his preference between the compo nents. "But, honestly, I like all three."
"It's like a community," Verlinde said, reflect ing on the connections made since the program's inception more than 20 years ago.
The Florida Master Naturalist Program is offered through UF IFAS Extension offices around the state. This fall, the program makes its post-pandemic emergence in Northwest Florida, with extension offices in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties teaming up to teach a component of the program focused on the state's freshwater environments.
Verlinde, who has been involved in the mas ter naturalist program since it was first offered 21 years ago, also forgoes a favorite component. "No," she said. "They're all so neat."
"It's pretty well recognized statewide," Ste venson said.
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"We had pretty much a full class, and we had to cancelThisit."fall, the Escambia and Santa Rosa ex tension offices are getting back on track, pick ing up where they left off with the freshwa ter component of the master naturalist course.
KNOWING YOUR ENVIRONMENT
Over the course of a Florida Master Natural ist Program class, students cover a lot of ground. While the course doesn't entail the rigors of col lege-level curriculum, students still emerge steeped in knowledge of the natural world around them.
From the sandy beaches of Florida's coast to its stands of longleaf pine or freshwater network of rivers and springs, the state offers up a variety of environs, each one distinct and populated with its own particular in habitants. Florida is, in fact, dripping with eco logicalFordiversity.thoselooking to immerse themselves in Florida's environments and learn about its land scape and the life that calls it home, the Flori da Master Naturalist Program offers an oppor tunity to become better acquainted with the state's natural world. Having recently hit its 20year milestone, the naturalist program is offered through the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. "It's really one of my favorite things to do," said Carrie Stevenson, coastal sustainability agent for UF IFAS Extension, Escambia County.
According to Chris Verlinde, a UF IFAS Sea Grant Agent in Santa Rosa County, the program's value lies not only in its ability to connect people to their environment and to better educate them about the issues facing that environment but also serves as a vehicle to connect people look ing for that closer environmental connection.
Verlinde noted that with such ecological di versity in this portion of Florida, the local area has field-trip offerings for each of the three main components associated with the master naturalist program. And while some aspects of the state's environments may elude the area, such as area's offshore boasting coral reefs, all three components are taught locally.
Base, Vortex Spring and Ponce De Leon Springs StateThePark.classroom portions of the upcoming class, taught in extension offices in Milton and Cantonment, serve as preparation and enrich ment for the students' forays into the field. Class room presentations focus on topics such as lakes, rivers and wetlands, as well as reptiles, mammals and the topic of ethics.
The 40-hour course, consisting of weekly class es, begins this month and runs through the end of October. During that time, students will par ticipate in classroom presentations, as well as fieldThetrips.field trips, Verlinde said, tend to be stu dents' favorite aspect of the master naturalist program and is also the part where students learn the most. "We can talk all day about natural resources and their benefit and importance," she said, "but until someone is outdoors, in that natural area, that's when you can see that glimmer in people's eyes. They just light up." Field trips will include treks to a fish hatchery on the Blackwater River, the Weeks Bay Reserve in Alabama, Weaver Steephead on Eglin Air Force
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"We had to shut it down," Stevenson recalled.
"It's 40 hours, you get a lot of information," said Rick O'Connor, a Florida Sea Grant Agent in Escambia who will also be helping to teach this upcoming course. In addition to this component of the program focused on Florida's freshwater and wetland envi ronments, the master naturalist program consists of two other components. One of the other com ponents covers upland areas of the state, while the other component pertains to coastal environments.
"We are rich in natural resources and do have a lot," Verlinde said. "We can teach any thing up Typically,here."the regional UF IFAS extension offices run through two components of the Florida Master Naturalist Program each year, one in the fall and another in the spring. Com ponents are rotated to ensure students have an opportunity to immerse themselves in each component of the course. "Once people start taking them," Stevenson said, "they like to take all three." Students enrolling in the Florida Master Natu ralist Program hail from a variety of backgrounds. And their reasons for taking the course are just about as varied. Some students are retirees look ing to learn more about their environment, oth ers are environmental professionals looking to en hance their education and still others are simply looking to dig into a community of people also in terested in ecology. "We get a really interesting mix of people," Stevenson said. Once a student completes a component of the master naturalist program, they receive a certification. When they complete all three components, they are considered to be a Flor ida Master Naturalist. While the completion of the course does not entail any type of credit for college coursework, it is still highly regarded.
"These are a little more intense," notes Stevenson.Thelocal extension offices also sometimes offer shorter courses requested by students. Re cently, O'Connor conducted a class for a group of kayakers focused on identifying the many vari eties of turtles living in the region's waterways. Regardless of which component of the Florida Master Naturalist Program someone plugs into, Verlinde said that the program's key mission is to instill an appreciation of the natural environment to better ensure that efforts will be made to pro tect that environment.
"It's very important that people under stand the value of these natural resources that are in many cases being damaged or altered," Verlinde said. To learn more about the Florida Master Naturalist Program, visit masternaturalist.ifas.ufl.edu {in}
'THEY JUST LIGHT UP' Back in the spring of 2020, Stevenson re calls preparing to wade into the extension of fice's next round of its Florida Master Natural ist Program course. The course was to focus on Florida's freshwater environment and, as usual, the class roster was pretty packed. But around the middle of March, about the time the world awoke to the reality of the dawn ing coronavirus pandemic, the master naturalist class was scuttled.
INSTILLING STEWARDSHIP
In addition to the naturalist program's three main components, the program also includes a series of shorter courses for further exploration. These short courses, with 24 hours of class and field time taught over the span of a few days, are more specific and pertain to areas such as land stewardship—focusing on conservation, habi tat evaluation, wildlife monitoring and environ mental interpretation—and restoration-centric courses focused on coastal and marine habitat restoration, as well as invasive plants.
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In his last three months in office, the mayor has a collection of efforts that he plans to focus on. They include completing this year's budget process, finalizing projects on parcels four and five at Maritime Park and attempting to land some oil-spill restoration funds from Triumph Gulf Coast to expand capabilities at the Port of Pensacola."Thesehave been things we've been working on for a long time, and it'd be good to try to finish them before we leave," Robinson said.
Daniela Abratt of the Thomas & LoCicero law firm in Fort Lauderdale helps the foundation with its hotline. She said that Fla. Stat. s. 286.011(1) states, "The Sunshine Law explicitly applies to people elected to office but who have not taken office yet: 'All meetings of any board or commission of any state agency or authority or of any agen cy or authority of any county, municipal corpo ration, or political subdivision, except as oth erwise provided in the Constitution, including meetings with or attended by any person elect ed to such board or commission, but who has not yet taken office, at which official acts are to be taken are declared to be public meetings open to the public at all times….'"
Some of Robinson's remaining time in office will also be spent "on-boarding" mayor-elect D.C. Reeves, who was elected from a four-candidate field in August. Reeves, the mayor said, will be getting acquainted with the particulars of city op erations in the months before he takes office and will also be sitting in on some events, such as the next mayoral press conference.
Inweekly contacted the Florida First Amendment Foundation, a nonprofit considered to be the authority of Florida's Sunshine Law, and asked whether Mayor-Elect D.C. Reeves' transition team must follow the open meetings and public record requirements of the state statute. And the answer is yes. Reeves must follow the Sunshine Law, even though he won't take office until late November. Plus, the transition team must do it also.
MISSING TEACHERS
10 inweekly.net10 16,000-square-foot facility has undergone ex tensive renovations. They include 18 exam rooms, phlebotomy and radiology depart ments, two large, comfortable waiting areas and a 1,000-square-foot pharmacy with a drivethrough, all of which will accommodate more pa tients for services offered. The new interior space is modern and bright, and the building is conve niently located on the ECAT transportation route.
Community Health Northwest Florida's Pri mary Care at Palafox will be home to the Uni versity of Florida Internal Medicine residents, as well as CHNWF primary care providers, includ ing physicians and nurse practitioners. All pro viders accept new patients at the Palafox loca tion, and appointments can be made by calling (850)Community444-9449.Health Northwest Florida's Pharmacy at Palafox, formerly Thrif-T Drugs, will be open weekdays from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon. "After more than 40 years at the Midtown Professional Building on Jordan Street, we have the wonderful opportunity to relocate to our new North Hill location at 1400 N. Palafox St., which allows us to expand our pharmacy servic es to include a new drive-through as well as con tinue our local delivery service," said Dr. Darrell Miller, Chief Pharmacy Officer. "We look forward to welcoming our estab lished and new patients to our beautiful new facility."
Community Health Northwest Florida's Walk-in Care at Palafox will be open to the pub lic, regardless of primary care provider or insur ance. Open seven days a week, the hours of op eration are from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Last week, Mayor Grover Robinson sent out a message to the media explaining the 27 new positions in the city's bud get for the next fiscal year, which begins on Oct. 1.
'We certainly will be working with him as we move forward to ensure that there's as good of transition, as smooth of a transition as possible for the city and the citizens," Robinson said. He thinks it's essential for Reeves to go ahead and get integrated into city operations so that the transition between administrations will be as smooth as possible.
At the port, the mayor hopes Triumph will fund additional warehouse spaces. The expan sion would broaden the activities at the port— specifically marine research outfits and U.S. Sailing, which is considering basing its opera
"We're not necessarily looking at taking on new projects; we're looking at projects we've been working on for some time that we want to bring forward and we want to bring in to a landing that we spend a lot of time and energy on," Mayor Robinson said.
Community Health Northwest Florida accepts Medicaid and Medicaid Managed Care plans, includ ing Simply Healthcare, Sun shine Health, WellCare and Humana, as well as most commercial insurances. The health center also provides a sliding fee scale plan for un insured patients. For more information, call Community Health Northwest Florida at Palafox at (850) 444-9449.
WRAPPING UP With only three months left be fore leaving office, Pensacola Mayor Grover Rob inson is mapping out his route to the exit door. As he explained during his weekly press conference, much of the remaining time will be devoted to wrapping up ongoing efforts.
As far as the transition, she cited an Attorney General"Essentially,opinion. the Attorney General's office explains that courts have found that committees comprised of private citizens whose purpose is to make recommendations to the mayor would be subject to the Sunshine Law," said Abratt. "This provides support for the idea that the transition team appointed by the mayor-elect would simi larly be subject to the Sunshine Law."
We've reached out to Reeves for comment. He texted, "Had a meeting with Charlie (City Attorney Charlie Peppler) about this yester day. Like deja vu from four years ago, it's a gray area - more details to it - but safest to oper ate in most likely. Capt. Kinsella (Reeves' tran sition chair) is in Ireland but will discuss with him TheTuesday."mayor-elect added, "But we're prepared to operate in Sunshine, we're comfortable with it. I worked with the city to do it four years ago, and we are certainly as prepared as any team would be to do it again."
He argued that the demand for services has been strong enough to provide sufficient reve nues to fund the new positions. If the jobs weren't filled, the city would fail to meet the demand, and revenues would decline. Nineteen of the new positions are funded outside the general fund. The majority are for the city's enterprises, including three in Inspections, five in Pensacola Energy, six at the Pensacola In ternational airport, one at the Port of Pensacola and one in Fleet Maintenance. "All of these are funds that raise their own money and cannot share with others. They have all seen increases and need more people to keep up with servicing demand," said Mayor Robin son. "In addition, we have one in CRA (Communi ty Redevelopment Agency) to deal with the large number of CRA projects that the council has ap proved, and we have that in Cultural Affairs, which is a new department introduced by Councilwom an Broughton and funded by the council in ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act)." Five of the remaining eight are for public safe ty—four in Pensacola Police Department and one in the Fire Department. The mayor explained, "I am always going to support public safety. Both of our departments are premier organizations in the state if not the country, and community sup port is strong for each for why people want to live in theThecity."others are one in project management for Public Works to oversee the significant amount of projects the city is doing. Another is for addi tional support at Parks and Recreation. Robinson said, "Again, we have a lot happening in P&R, and it is another priority why people want to live in the city. For these reasons, we believe addition al support is critical to the effective management of thisHedepartment."continued,"Finally, we have the addition al hire for a Planning and Zoning manager under Ms. Morris in Development Services. Again, we feel this is a critical area, especially with looking at statutorily how we can assist affordable hous ing within the LDC. We definitely need a person in this position."
On Aug. 8, two days be fore students returned to Escambia County pub lic schools, the News Journal reported the dis trict had 59 vacant teacher positions. However, Inweekly had heard from the teachers' union and others that the situation was worse. It was. After waiting three weeks, the School District finally released the report required by the Florida Department of Education on teaching vacancies for the first day of school. The report showed 70 positions open—37 elementary school vacancies, 25 middle school, and eight high school. The most significant number of vacancies were Pre-K/Primary Education (17), Elementa ry Education (15), Math (11) and ESE-General (10). These four categories accounted for 76% of the unfilledInweeklypositions.hadasked for the breakdown of va cancies because we had heard that O.J. Semmes had been particularly hard, but the district didn't give us those numbers. The ghost of Malcolm Thomas still looms over the district.
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"We have been in that neighborhood for 30 years, so it was important that we keep a foot print in the community that we have always called home," said Chandra Smiley, Community Health CEO. "The expanded space will allow us to serve more people through walk-in and prima ry care, and the easy access of a drive-through pharmacy will be convenient to patients."
"Most of our growth was reacting to in creases in our enterprise funds," said the mayor. "These are funds that don't use tax dollars but user and permit fees. These are also funds that have to act more like a business and react to in creases in demand."
"To allow him to get integrated and see what's going on will be important for him," the may or said. "It will be important to our team as well; they'll have a chance to learn a little bit more about him and what he's looking for."
CERTIFIED MANAGERS Escambia County had 10 employees graduate from Florida's Certified Public Manager program—Alex Johnson, Water Safety Deputy Chief, Pensacola Beach Lifeguards; Andrew Tutten, Network Coordinator, Informa tion Technology; Brad Hattaway, Planning Coor dinator, Emergency Management; Christy Buscai no, Deputy Chief, Emergency Communications; Clara Long, Director, Neighborhood and Hu man Services; Donna Brewton, Financial Manag er, Corrections; Greg Campanella, Battalion Chief, Fire Rescue; Ivy Lett, Human Resources, Public Safety; Nick Gradia, Lieutenant, Fire Rescue; and Shawn Hankins, Captain, Corrections. "I am very proud of our county employees for completing the rigorous and nationally-rec ognized Certified Public Manager program," said County Administrator Wes Moreno. "Escambia County prides itself on being leaders in the com munity, and completion of the CPM program en hances the professionalism and effectiveness of our local Floridagovernment."hasoneofthe country's largest and most successful CPM programs, with nearly 5,500 graduates from more than 100 agencies. Florida's CPM Program is administered by the Florida Cen ter for Public Management, which is part of the Askew School of Public Administration at Florida StateTheseUniversity.newgraduates have completed a rigor ous two-year program, including 32 days of train ing, plus required projects and exams. Over 100 government agencies, including cities, counties, state and constitutional offices, have participated in the Florida CPM program. {in}
According to Samantha Bolduc, communi ty outreach specialist for Escambia County Natural Resources Management, as of Aug. 29, approximately 826 regional hatchlings had en tered the Gulf of Mexico. While 585 sea turtles hatched on Pensacola Beach, a reported 241 hatched on Perdido Key. A couple of days later, Mark Nicholas, Escam bia's marine environmental program manager in its Marine Resource Division, upped that count to 877 hatchlings thus far. On Pensacola Beach, he relayed, there have been 33 nests laid, with 12 hav ing hatched so far. Unfortunately, two of the nests on the beach failed due to flooding, and there have also been some disorientation issues with some of the hatchlings. Perdido Key, meanwhile, has had just seven nests this season, with three having already hatched, one having failed, and two more experiencing disorientation issues.
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"Unfortunately, one hatched during the rain events of last week, and we have no idea where they went," Nicholas reported, adding that volun teers on the Key have helped ensure that most of the hatchlings make it into the water. One sea turtle nest can be a source of many hatchlings. Nicholas reported that a logger head sea turtle nest he responded to the night of Aug. 26 produced 67 sea turtles headed to ward the Gulf. Most of the sea turtle nests on local beach es belong to loggerheads. One nest on Pensacola Beach this season, however, was that of a leather back sea turtle. The leatherback, listed as endan gered under the Endangered Species Act, is the largest of all turtles and the heaviest non-croco dilian reptile; leatherbacks can weigh up to 1,500 pounds and grow to a length of 7 feet. This single leatherback nest on Pensacola Beach—an extreme rarity for the area—has al ready"Thehatched.leatherback nest successfully hatched, and somewhere on the order of 70-80 hatchlings entered the Gulf," relayed Tim Day, deputy direc tor of Escambia's Natural Resources Management Department.
Since May, sea turtles have been nesting on beaches throughout Flor ida, burying their eggs in the sand and hoping the hatchlings find their way into the surf. Nest ing season runs through October, but Escambia County has provided Inweekly some mid-sea son counts for local beaches.
11September 8, 2022 tions at the port as the national sailing team prepares for the American Cup race. "We think one of those buildings will be very integral to what U.S. Sailing, the Yacht Club and we've talked about as a long-term vision of what we see them being in our community," Robinson said, adding that the move would prove beneficial in developing the area into a sailing-research mec ca. "Anytime you put yourself in that kind of place, you're going to create economic opportunities for people in your community." He continued, "But you're always going to be at the cutting edge because you're doing research, and I think that will be exciting. I think there's so much research opportunity there. Our port has a unique opportunity, and those assets are unique; they can be inside or outside the fence line. It gives users the flexibility to think about how they want to use those spaces."
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"It's hard to favor something more than Foo Foo Festival," said Williams-Heath. "Those first weeks of November when the weather is just God's gift to earth and the art is splashed across the town—it's unrivaled." Don't try to see everything—it's impossible. But do try to see something new, said Steenblik. "Maybe you've always attended 'The Nut cracker' but never modern dance; maybe you've attended the symphony but not the Choral So ciety. All of these wonderful organizations need our collective support," he said. "The key word here is variety."
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"It's unusual to have such a thriving art scene in a city our size," said Peter Steenblik, artistic di rector for the Choral Society of Pensacola, who is celebrating his second season with the organiza tion. "Make plans to take advantage of every op portunity. Find the projects that excite you, and enjoy the benefits of having access to it all." Leading up to the fall season, nonprofits such as Ballet Pensacola, Pensacola Opera and more are working to develop productions that provide both familiarity and something new to discover.
"I'm excited to see the innovative ideas that have been percolating in creative minds for two years," he said. "One of our reinventions is in the collaborative effort with the Guffman Trio. I've wanted to join forces with a jazz group for a long time. Another opportunity is to move the Messiah performance out of a typical proscenium theatre space and into a cathedral. I'm looking forward to how audiences may respond. Any time we hear a familiar text in new surroundings, we 'hear' differ ently and may pick up new things."
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"The sheer programming throughout The Center this fall is a Rubik's Cube, let alone when taking in the vibrancy of diverse art throughout the community," said Sid Williams-Heath, exec utive director at Pensacola Little Theatre. "PLT plans our season (and the next season and the next season) the best way we know how—far in advance and as dramatically as possible."
It wasn't that long ago when local productions were halted by the pandemic. And while things have moved into a "new normal" thanks to vac cines, the past two years have given organizations a chance to "pause and reinvent," said Steenblik.
And as for Pensacola Opera, Director of Marketing & Communications Alex Hilkey says you can't go wrong when you score tickets to "La bohème.""(It)isone of the best 'first-timer' operas there is," she explained. "It's a hopelessly romantic story that many might find familiar. The famous Broad way musical 'Rent' was based on 'La bohème' and features the same main characters and a lot of overlap in the story and music … the music is so romantic and lush—it will truly leave you in tears."
It might be hard to believe with the scorching weather, but fall is almost upon us. And one thing the changing of seasons means is that Pensacola is about to become a lot more cul tured as most of the local performing arts orga nizations kick off their seasons.
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One point Williams-Heath brings up is the collaboration between organizations, like when you go see a Pensacola Opera production and you're also treated to live music from Pensacola Symphony Orchestra. At PLT, you'll not only see theatre and ballet productions, but it's also the hub for other events such as Stamped LGBTQ+ Film Festival, Improvable Cause shows and more. "Our main focus is to collaborate rather than compete, and I love the access the city gives to artistic outlets—whether within the walls of The Clark Family Cultural Center or beyond," he said.
At PLT, a new work, "Unrequited," "immerses audiences right in the middle of the story of 'Romeo & Juliet'" said Williams-Heath. "The story moves intimate groups through out the entire building while interacting with the show—dancing under aerialists at the House of Capulet party; going down in the crypts to taste the last sin of Juliet's lips. You dance with them. You drink with them. You become them—mor phing into a realm of escapism to lose all sense of what's reality and what's show."
If you're overwhelmed at the offerings this year, you're not alone. And you can even find more samplings of art and performances during the an nual Foo Foo Festival in November.
Verdi Requiem Feb. 25 Guest artists from the Hattiesburg Choral Union join PSO to perform a treasured choral work from Giuseppe Verdi. A dress rehearsal will be 1:30 p.m. the day of the performance for $5 general admission.
13September 8, 2022 Ballet Pensacola For information and tickets, visit balletpensaco la.org. Season tickets are available.
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LittlePensacolaTheatre For information and tickets, visit pensacolalittle theatre.com. Subscriptions are available.
The Addams Family March 17-April 2 In this story with the classic characters, the Ad dams family hosts Wednesday's "normal" boy friend and his family for a fateful dinner.
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Third March 25 Guest artist Yefim Bronfman plays piano for a program featuring Igor Stravinsky's "Petrushka" and Sergei Rachmaninoff's "Piano Concerto No. 3." A dress rehearsal will be 1:30 p.m. the day of the performance for $5 general admission.
One World, Many Voices March 4 Celebrate the diversity and possibility of the musical world with this uplifting performance.
Puffs June 2-11 A retelling of what happened at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry through one particu lar house of the magic school.
One of Pensacola Opera's signature fundraisers features familiar tunes from artists in residence.
Jukebox Gala Sept. 23
Forty Forward: Celebrating Four Decades of Opera in Pensacola Nov. 12 Sixteen Pensacola Opera vocalists will sing along side the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra for a one-night-only gala concert, honoring the history of musical storytelling in Pensacola. La bohème Jan. 20-22 Pensacola Opera performs the classic Pucci ni opera. Carousel March 17-19 Pensacola Opera performs Rodgers & Hammer stein's classic musical.
Opening Night! Oct. 1
Opera Al Fresco Sept. 30 Free live music from Pensacola Opera. The Bremen Town Musicians Oct. 1, Nov. 9, Jan. 21 & 28, Feb. 4 and 25 A fun introduction to opera with performances at local libraries. Opera After Dark Oct. 28 A free Pensacola Opera performance under the stars. Moda Nov. 3 Premier fall fashion event with Pensacola Opera.
Tchaikovsky Discovers America May 20 PSO presents a theatrical event designed for young audiences.
Christmas on the Coast Dec. 9-11 Watch a larger-than-life performance packed with holiday musical staples.
Jan. 14 Dress up or down for this annual celebration of Beethoven with guest conductor Lawrence Loh. A dress rehearsal will be at 1:30 p.m. the day of the performance for $5 general admission. A virtual performance is also available in the evening.
For information and tickets, visit pensacolasings. org. Season subscriptions are available.
Violinist Paul Huang joins PSO the Korngold Concerto, Gershwin's "An American in Paris," Copland's "El Salón México" and more. A dress rehearsal will be at 1:30 p.m. on the day of the performance for $5 general admission.
For information and tickets, visit pensacolasym phony.com. Subscriptions are available.
The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci March 4 A multimedia symphony by Jocelyn Hagen for choir, orchestra and projections utilizing the lat est in video syncing technology.
Rejoice! May 13 Benjamin Britten's "Rejoice in the Lamb" and works for multiple choirs.
Brown Bag Opera Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 15, Jan 31, Feb. 21 and March 21 Bring your lunch and enjoy a free mid-day per formance at The Opera Center.
Unrequited Oct. 28-Nov. 9 An immersive retelling of Shakespeare's "Ro meo and Juliet" told through a tour in the Pen sacola Cultural Center with sips and snacks.
Guest artist Rachel Lee Priday joins PSO for Schumann's Third Symphony along with Men delssohn's "The Hebrides," Bruch's "Scottish Fantasy" and Michael Senturia's "Petra." A dress rehearsal will be at 1:30 p.m. on the day of the performance for $5 general admission.
Mozart Madness
Guest artist Matt Fossa plays the oboe for this an nual celebration of Mozart featuring Adagio and Fugue in C Minor, Oboe Concerto and Sympho ny No. 33. Cirque Spectacular Feb. 11 Enjoy orchestral music paired with the skill of cirque-style acrobats and contortionists.
Season Finale: Symphony No. 7 April 22 Composer and concert curator Quinn Mason joins to discuss his work "Inner City Rhapsody" alongside classics that have inspired him. Featured works will be Johannes Brahms' "Tragic Overture," Samuel Barber's "Essay for Orchestra No. 1" and Antonín Dvorák's "Symphony No. 7."
Showtime May 12-14 Hear your favorite Broadway tunes that cover nearly every genre.
The Phantom of the Opera Oct. 7-9 and 14-16 An original production from Artistic Director Darren McIntyre puts a new spin on the Broad way classic. The Nutcracker Dec. 16-18 This Ballet Pensacola staple completes the holi day season. A Midsummer Night's Dream April 21-23 and 28-30 Shakespeare's comedy comes to life through ballet.
Jazz from Across the Pond Oct. 6
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Nebula of Georgia May 19-May 27 A locally written dramedy follows a family in Georgia full of southernisms and characters.
Born to Hand Jive: A "Grease" Sing-Along Nov. 10 Belt out classics from the musical "Grease" with the Choral Society. Christmas Messiah Dec. 2-3 Selections from Handel's "Messiah" and other choral music for the season with soloists from Pensacola Opera's Miller Studio Artist Program.
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The Cat's Meow Sept. 23-Oct. 2 Based on the true story of a mysterious Holly wood death, "The Cat's Meow" is a cross-section of Jazz-era characters who intersect for one noto rious weekend in 1924.
Celebrate the New Year Dec. 31
Beethoven & Blue Jeans
A program of sacred and secular jazz by compos ers and arrangers from the United Kingdom with the Guffman Trio.
The Choral Society of Pensacola For more information and tickets, visit choralsoci etyofpensacola.com. Season tickets are available.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Dec. 9-18 A holiday classic re-told for the stage for a 60-minute show perfect for kids. Mindgame Jan. 27- Feb. 4 A thriller and dark comedy with twists and a shocking ending.
For information and tickets, visit pensacolaopera. com. Season subscriptions are available.
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Guest vocalists Mamie Parris, Madison Claire Parks and Bronson Norris Murphy join PSO for this hol iday show featuring musical theatre classics.
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INWEEKLY: How did punk influence your GORTON:photography? I think punk influenced every aspect of my life, as well as my photography. It's a point of view that can't easily be shaken off or grown out of. There is a DIY fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants attitude that is the foundation for all my work.
INWEEKLY: What do you want to do during your residency with the 309 Punk Project? GORTON: I look forward to having time to focus on my work without it being for a spe cific project—portraits, collage, typography, experimenting with AI generated images and whatever else pops up. {in}
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I also photographed band performanc es, and people hanging out, as well as portraits.
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INWEEKLY: Often, punk photographers take pictures of the shows or the bands playing, but you largely focused on portraits. What drew you to the individual over the groups and GORTON:crowds?
How did you first get into photography?
WHAT: Gorton's final Open Portrait Studio Session and Closing Exhibition WHEN: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Sep. 10 (Open Portrait Studio Session); 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13 (Closing Exhibition) WHERE: 309 Punk Project, 309 N. Sixth Ave. COST: Free DETAILS: 309punkproject.org, juliagorton.com
GORTON: I was working at the evening rec program for New Castle County in Wilmington, Del. Mr. T was my boss and also my social stud ies teacher.
GORTON: When the show at the museum was over, I decided that the framed photographs should be sold off, and the proceeds could be used to create a scholarship to help another photographer from the community who was at the beginning of their own career. Felicia and Valerie were instrumental in supporting this idea and making it happen.
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INWEEKLY: I understand you're giving away a scholarship. How did that come about?
309 SEPTEMBER ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: JULIA GORTON
INWEEKLY: Shifting back to the here and now, literally, what do you hope to do while you're in GORTON:Pensacola?
GORTON: Society has silenced the voices of female and female-identifying artists for a very long time. While there are more diverse and in clusive spaces that are opening up, and curators and institutions are showing more concerted efforts to diversify the exhibitions they mount, a financial award to an artist is a public acknowl edgment of their work.
INWEEKLY: Mr. T? Not "The" Mr. T? GORTON: Lloyd Teitsworth. He strongly en couraged me to buy his used range-finder cam era for $20, which I did. He also connected me to another teacher, Jim Duburow, who taught me to develop and print in the yearbook darkroom.
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INWEEKLY: They're both amazing people and super supportive of women in the arts. Why do you think it's important to offer people identifying as female financial help to pursue their art?
GORTON: I found the performance photos less satisfying with all the mics and equipment all over the place. With the portraits, it was more intimate and collaborative. The subjects are incred ibly important to the success of an im age and their help with making the image work is not to be underestimated.
I plan on shooting portraits of people who stop by for the open studio sessions, as well as work on some collages. I want my subjects to have the opportunity to pose for a portrait and to feel seen and respected.
INWEEKLY: You were in the scene with some legends. It's incredible to look at your pho tography and hard not to be jealous of you for the company you kept. How did it feel to be a part of this scene?
INWEEKLY: True. After saying that, I'm not sure if portrait is really the right word. Portrait sounds a little more formal, even though they are professional, but in the moment— like a performance. I guess I meant that you have a lot of portraits, may be more than band shots.
GORTON: Thank you. At the time, I was trying to balance my life—to shoot as much as I could, see as many bands as possible and to get my school projects completed on schedule. I was really very busy most of the time. Everything was new and exciting coming from the Delaware suburbs. People were pretty open to having their photo taken. And as I was out most nights, I had great access and a lot of opportunity.
ODD•IT•TIES AT GALLERY 1060 The latest exhibit at Gallery 1060 inside First City Art Cen ter, 1060 N. Guillemard St., is on view through Sept. 9. Visit firstcityart.org for details.
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BATHE-INS Support Pensacola Humane Society and get your pup squeaky clean. PHS will host a bathe-in Saturday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the shelter, 5 N. Q St. $10 bath and flea dips, $10 nail trims. Bring your own towel.
ARE YOU READY FOR IT? A TAYLOR SWIFT-INSPIRED DANCE PARTY Swift ies unite for a Taylor Swift Dance Party Satur day, Sept. 10, at 9 p.m. at Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. Tickets are $20. Show is for ages 18 and up. Visit vinylmusichall.com for details.
MOVIE NIGHT AT ALGA BEER CO. Visit Alga Beer Co., 2435 N. 12th Ave., every Monday at 7 p.m. for movie night. Follow @movie_night_at_ alga_ on Instagram to find out which movies will be featured each week.
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PERSONAL SPACE: PHOTOGRAPHY BY NATALIE ALLGYER
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An exhibition of photo graphs and mixed media prints from Natalie All gyer will be on display at East Going Gallery, 701 N. V St. The show will be on view through Sept. 14. Visit facebook.com/easygoinggallery for details.
A new tempo rary exhibit at The Destination Archaeology Resource Center, located at 207 E. Main St., features the story of the largest free black settlement in what is now the United States.
IN BETWEEN: OPEN STUDIO AND RESIDENCY EXHIBITION BY MARZIA RANSOM
BANNED BOOKS WEEK—WHAT IS "BANNED BOOKS WEEK"? Books Unite Us, Censorship Divides Us. Stop by Pensacola Library during Banned Books Week to celebrate Freedom to Read. Learn about the history of book banning and censorship in the United States and check out a "banned book" Monday, Sept. 19 through Saturday, Sept. 24 at Pensacola Library, 239 N. Spring St. WFPL BOOK CLUB: 'ANXIOUS PEOPLE' "Anxious People" is an ingeniously constructed story about the enduring power of friend ship, forgiveness and hope—the things that save us, even in the most anxious times. The WFPL book club will discuss the book 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21 at Pensacola Public Library, 239 N. Spring St.
The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida presents "In Between," an open studio residency and exhibition by Marzia Ransom. The public is also invited to visit her open studio hours on Fri days throughout the summer from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at TAG, 11000 University Parkway, Bldg. 82. A gallery talk will take place on Thursday, Sept. 15, from 5-8 p.m., with live music and refreshments. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Cat Gambel, Gallery Director, TAG, at cgambel@uwf. edu or TAG at artgallery@uwf.edu.
PERSONIFIED Here is your last chance to see and buy the work of Barbara (Bobbi) Resler Weeks at the Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. Stop in Saturday, Sept. 10, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Light refreshments served. Visit facebook.com/pensacolamuseum for details.
LIFE DRAWING GROUP AT ARTEL Artel's life drawing group meets every Monday, except holidays, from 6-9 p.m. in Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. For more information, contact Melvin at (850) 549-8783 or visit artelgallery.org.
WHAT'S SHOWING AT PENSACOLA CINEMA ART PCA is located at the Studer Community Institute, 220 W. Garden St. "Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris" 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 and Saturday, Sept. 17. Next month, "Elvis." Clas sic films are available for free through the PCA website. Visit pensacolacinemaart.com for more information and the latest showtimes.
During the War of 1812, a fort was built by Black British Colonial Marines and Indigenous people along the Apalachicola River. Called "Negro Fort" by American officials, it eventu ally became the center of the largest free Black settlement in what is now the United States. When the war ended, the U.S. believed the fort threatened the institution of slavery and must be destroyed. To the Maroon people who lived there, however, the fort at Prospect Bluff was a beacon of freedom worth fighting for. For more information, visit fpan.us.
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ANIMAL ALLIES BINGO Animal Allies Florida is hosting Bingo at Scenic Hills Country Club, lo cated at 8891 Burning Tree Road, twice a month. Dates are Sept. 20, Oct. 4 and 18, Nov. 8 and 22, and Dec. 6 and 20. Proceeds go to help local animals. The fun starts at 7 p.m. $10 gets you 30 cards. Winners share the pot. Food and drink will be available for purchase. You must be 18 years old to play.
The Grand Dame of Palafox will once again open her doors to the community with a selection of seven films this summer. Tickets for the Saenger Classic Movie Series will go sale on the night of each movie beginning at 6 p.m. Prices for admission remain at $5 per person for general admission seating. Tickets are only available for purchase at the Saenger Theatre Box Office. The next date is "THE U.S. AND THE HOLOCAUST" SCREENING AND DISCUSSION WSRE PBS will host a free film screening of "The U.S. and the Holocaust," a documentary series coming to PBS this fall, followed by a panel discussion by Steve Nissim. The screening is Thursday, Sept. 8, from 6-8 p.m. at WSRE, 1000 College Blvd. Visit wsre.org for details.
ARTS & CULTURE SAENGER BRINGS SUMMER MOVIES SE RIES BACK TO THE BIG SCREEN
CONSTITUTION DAY AT UWF The 2022 UWF Constitution Day event will be held on Monday, September 12 featuring a talk with Dr. Joseph Postell, associate professor of politics at Hillsdale College. Join us as Dr. Postell presents "Is Administrative Law Constitutional?" 6 p.m. at UWF Rolf's Music Hall located in Bldg. 82 11000 University Pkwy. The event is free and open to the public. For questions or more information, visit uwf.edu/constitutionday.
A collection of photographs that explore the communities and phenomena asso ciated with spiritualism, séance circles, medium ship and the devices used for communication with the spirits. On view at Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson, from Sept. 16-Dec. 4. Visit pensacolamuseum.org for details.
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PENSACOLA ARTS MARKET Enjoy shopping for a variety of handcrafted wares at Pensacola Arts Market Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 1401 W. Intendencia St. Enjoy art, espresso, vintage goods, baked treats, handcrafted unique gifts and more. Admission is free. For more information, visit facebook.com/pensacolaartsmarket.
Every Sunday, Easy Going Gallery and Carter J Studios present a weekly art market Sundays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Easy Going Gallery, lo cated at 701 N. V St. Enjoy art, espresso, vintage goods, baked treats, handcrafted unique gifts and more. Vendors can participate for a $20 fee. For more information, contact easygoinggal leryart@gmail.com.
On Friday, September 16, from 5–9 pm, Gallery Night Pensacola's theme is "Celebrate the Blue Angels. The featured artist will be Katie Bodden. Visit local galleries, enjoy live music, performances and get the opportunity to meet the Blue Angels from 6-8 p.m. and take flight in a Blue Angel cockpit experience simulator. Visit gallernightpensacola.org for details.
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KNITTING 201: THE TOP-DOWN PULLOVER Learn to knit a beautiful pullover with Studio South Yarn Co., 955 E. Nine Mile Rd. Unit 101. Classes are Sept. 14 and 21. Visit studiosouth yarnco.com for details.
TABLE TALKS AT THE TRUST Join the Historic Trust for a monthly lunch and learn series on the third Wednesday of the month at the Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center, lo cated at 117 E. Government St., from noon-1 p.m. The program is free—just bring your lunch and enjoy a casual opportunity to learn about a vari ety of topics. For more information, please email hparchives@uwf.edu or call (850) 595-5985, ext. 125. The next date is Sept. 21 with Krystal Brown, with Keep Pensacola Beautiful.
AN EVENING WITH CLYDE BUTCHER, PHOTOGRAPHER AND CONSERVAPhotographer Clyde Butcher will have an artist talk and book signing at the Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St., on Friday, Sept. 16 from 6-8 p.m. A reception and exhibition viewing will be from 6-6:30 and the artist talk will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. with the book signing following the talk. Register for the event at pensacolamuseum.org.
PET ADOPTION DAY WITH PENSACOLA HUMANE SOCIETY Adoptable animals will be at Bob Tyler Toyota, 7201 Pensacola Blvd., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, where 75% of the fees will be covered by Mr. Bob Tyler. Visit pensacolahumane.org.
GALLERY NIGHT: CELEBRATE THE BLUE
SMOKENCHAT PRESENTS: COMEDY NIGHT Comedy night Easy Going Gallery, 701 N. V St., with Carl Black. Visit facebook.com/ easygoinggallery for more. PENSACOLA RECORD FAIR Peruse through the Gulf Coast's finest record dealers' collec tions, enjoy lagerbier and dance to a lineup of Pensacola DJs wafting through the atmosphere at Odd Colony, 260 N. Palafox, noon-5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 11. Visit facebook.com/oddcolony for details.
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OPEN MIC AT THE GORDON Show off your talents on the second Thursday of every month at The Gordon's Open Mic showcase from 7-10 p.m. Admission is free. The Gordon is located at 306 N. DeVilliers St. Visit thegordon.org for more information.
GALLERY 1060 JURIED SHOW View works in all media from local artists Sept. 12-Oct. 21 at First City Art's Gallery 1060, 1060 N. Guillemard St. Show will feature work from members and nonmembers. Visit firstcityart.org for details.
CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS AT FIRST CITY ART First City Art Center offers a wide range of classes and workshops for artists of all levels. Classes include glass blowing, ceramics, painting and drawing, kiln-forming, stained glass and more. For a complete list of classes and times, visit firstcityart.org.
26TH ANNUAL EMERALD COAST BEER FESTIVAL
CLASSES AT MIXON MAGIC PERFORMING ARTS Mixon Magic Performing Arts (MMPA), a boutique performing arts studio located at 1010 N. 12th Ave., Ste. 238, will be offering a limited class schedule this fall. MMPA offers professional dance, fitness and "Mommy and Me" instruction for all ages and skill levels with weekly classes including, but not limited to, Creative Movement, Ballet/Jazz Combo, Broadway, Tap, Showstop pers, Acting and Voice. Classes will be provided for children as young as 2 years old (with a parent or guardian) through adult. MMPA is dedicated to the safety and well-being of all students and families and has implemented protocols based on guidance from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Masks are required for entry into the building and studio. More information about Mixon Magic Performing Arts can be found at mixonmagic.com, by contacting hello@mixon magic.com or emily@mixonmagic.com or by calling (850) 221-7438.
The Escambia Bay Homebrewers and Seville Quarter are once again hosting the Emerald Coast Beer Festival 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. More than 45 breweries will be featured. General admission is $25-$40. VIP tickets are $75-$80. All tickets include a sou venir glass. Visit emeraldcoastbeerfest.com/ tickets for your tickets.
CAPTURING SHADOWS: EXPLORING THE MAGIC OF CAMERAS
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The period between 1811-1820 is historically defined as the Regency Period. For the Gulf Coast, and Pensacola specifically, the Regency Period was a tumul tuous time. It corresponded with the final days of Spanish rule in Florida, and the preparation of becoming an American territory was already underway. Thus, a mixing of cultures happened simultaneously with newer social and cultural trends. This exhibit at the Pensacola Mu seum of History looks at a day in the life of a Regency-era Pensacolian through fashion and garment use. Drawing on historical documen tation of stores known to have operated on Palafox, inside this recreation of a seamstress shop visitors will be able to explore the dress of yesteryear. On view now. Visit historicpen sacola.org for details.
Try out some new jokes or enjoy some home grown talent every Monday at 7 p.m. for Open Mic Comedy at Big Top Brewery, located at 21 W. Romano St. Everyone gets five minutes depend ing on the number of sign-ups. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m.
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ALL ABOUT THAT BACON WINE PAIRING DINNER Visit Bodacious for a wine pairing din ner with Chef Bill E. Stitt, the head bacon maker. The dinner is Thursday, Sept. 15, at 6:30 p.m. at
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Postcards were one of the ultimate promoters of person, place and thing during the first half of the 20th century. Journey through the development of the postcard and Pensacola's postcard past while becoming acquainted with Curt Teich, the world's most successful postcard publisher. On view through September 2022 at Pensacola Museum of History. Visit historicpensacola.org for details.
This exhibit looks at the transition of Florida from a Spanish territory to an American region, which formally occurred in 1821. Florida's embattled history dates back much farther than 1821. From refusing indepen dence during the American Revolution to wanting their own freedom in 1810, Florida loved to cause problems. The United States eyed the region early on, using the Seminole Wars as an excuse to seize territory before turning to diplomatic means to acquire Florida. The Adams-Onis Treaty, debated and initially agreed upon in 1819, resulted in Spain ceding control of East Florida to the United States. At the same time, Spain also agreed to give up all claims on West Florida, in essence giving the entire Florida territory over to the United States. Ratified in 1821, the treaty was cause for celebra tion in Pensacola, the capital of West Florida, as it officially became part of America. On view at Pensacola Museum of History through Dec. 23. Visit historicpensacola.org for details.
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This exhibit looks at a brief history of the technology behind photog raphy, from the camera obscura used during the Renaissance to modern digital cameras. In this interactive space, visitors will be able to experi ence capturing the magic of light through differ ent means. The gallery also displays a wide array of camera technology from the UWF Historic Trust collection, including rare images from our archives. On view through Dec. 2022.
NEW SUMMER CLASSES AT STUDIO SOUTH Studio South Yarn Co. has new sum mer offerings—crochet and knitting classes for all skill levels as well as openings for the exclu sive membership to "Unwind" on Thursdays and Saturdays, and finally, free "Knit in Public" pop ups at various Pensacola locations. Visit studiosouthyarnco.com and follow SSYC @ studiosouthpensacola on Instagram to find out the next sit and knit spot around town.
BUBBA'S SWEET SPOT GRAND REOPEN ING Bubba's is at new space, located at 405 S. Palafox. Celebrate with the team with a ribbon cutting and signing with Bubba Watson, photos with Kazoo, sing along, kid's activities, free ice cream, face painting and free Kazoo books.
AMERICA'S EVERGLADES: THROUGH THE LENS OF CLYDE BUTCHER With his century-old camera, Clyde Butcher has been exploring and documenting the Everglades for more than three decades. The result is a collection of large-format black-and-white photographs that capture untouched parts of the nation's largest subtropical wilderness. The exhibit is on view at Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St., through Sept. 18. Visit pensacolamuseum.org for more information.
The kick-off to ECBF is a five-course beer pairing dinner Thursday, Sept. 8 at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. at 7 p.m. To make a reservation, call 434-6211. Visit emeraldcoastbeerfest.com for details.
The next Vino Magnifico is Tuesday, Sept. 13, 5:30 p.m., at V. Paul's 29 S. Palafox. Tickets are $15. RSVP is required. Reserve your spot at vpauls.com.
COOKING WITH CHEF IRV MILLER: IS LAND-INSPIRED FLAVORS An overview of island cuisine, specialties, and regional condi ments. Classes are 5 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 at Jackson's Steakhouse, 400 S. Palafox. Classes are $55 per person. Reservations are re quired, make yours by emailing jessica@goodgrits. com or calling 686-3149.
SUDDENLY AMERICAN: A MEETING OF HERITAGE AND COUNTRY
FOOD + DRINKS EMERALD COAST BEER FESTIVAL DINNER
SCRIPTEASERS WITH PENSACOLA LITTLE THEATRE Scripteasers, Studio 400's and Pensac ola Little Theatre's Script Reading Club invites you to monthly script readings at PLT, 400 S. Jefferson St. Want to bring your scripts for the group to read and discuss? Contact Pensacola Little Theatre to get in queue. The group reads prospective scripts for future seasons as well as new scripts that need a table read before the next edit. Not a playwright but love to read out loud? This is your easy, fun theatre night. Fascinated by the play selection pro cess? Sit in for a listen and usually a lot of laughs. Visit facebook.com/pensacolalittletheatre for more information and the latest dates.
A TASTE OF BARBADOS: A FOURSQUARE RUM & THE WELL CULINARY AND SPIR ITS PAIRING Explore Barbados through an award-winning, family-owned rum and tapas pairing exhibition 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at The Well, 42 E. Garden St. Tickets are $125. For more information, visit facebook.com/ thewellpensacola.
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SIT AND SPIN Meet other knitters and spin your yarn on the first Saturday of the month at Studio South Yarn Co., 955 E. Nine Mile Rd. Unit 101. Visit studiosouthyarnco.com for details.
SUPER SMASH BROS TOURNAMENT Head to Odd Colony, 260 N. Palafox, for a Su per Smash Bros. Tournament Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 7-10 p.m. Winner will take home Odd Colony merch and gift cards. Visit facebook. com/oddcolony for details.
FINE WINE FRIDAY Visit The Nest General Store the first Friday of every month for a wine tasting from 6-8 p.m. Tickets are $35 per per son and includes charcuterie and the opportu nity to try our monthly Wine Club offerings in house. Visit thenestgeneralstore.com/events for more information.
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FINE WINE FRIDAY Visit The Nest General Store at 11 S. Palafox, Ste. C, on the first Friday of every month for a wine tasting from 6-8 p.m. It's $35 a person and includes charcuterie and the opportunity to try their monthly wine club of ferings in house. Visit thenestgeneralstore.com/ events for more information.
BAYOU BUZZ COFFEE TASTING TOUR
Join The 5 Barrel for a special Tabletop Tuesday event at 6 p.m. every Tuesday in March. A wide variety of games ranging from the classic chess to the crowd favorite Catan will be available. Players are welcome to bring their own games.
THURSDAY BIERGARTEN TRIVIA NIGHT Gary's Brewery Trivia Night is back by popular demand. Thursdays from 7-9 p.m., test your trivia skills with a glass of beer or wine. Arrive early to grab a spot. Gary's Brewery is located at 208 New man Ave. For more information, visit facebook. com/garysbrew.
Seville Savories Food Tour will host a coffee tour of downtown Pensacola Tuesdays-Fridays from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Tickets are available online at sevillesavoriesfoodtour.com.
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The Well, located at 42 E. Garden St., has ex panded its offerings with a Sunday Funday Brunch cocktail menu including items such as Spicy Paloma made with Mezcal, a cold brew cocktail with Irish whiskey, a cucumber-infused spritz and a Bloody Mary spiced with house-made hot sauce and garnished with fresh pickled vegetables. Price range is $9-$12. Brunch hours are Sundays from noon-4 p.m. Other small plate offerings are available Thursday-Saturday from 4 p.m.-one hour before closing. For more information, visit facebook.com/thewellpensacola.
PALAFOX MARKET Palafox Market is back at its regular location in MLK Jr. Plaza. In a carefully planned, phased reopening, Palafox Market has launched with about half its regular vendors, showcasing food, farm produce and products geared toward safety and sanitation such as handmade soaps and face masks. For more information, visit facebook.com/down townpensacola.
MONTHLY WINE TASTING IN AGAPI GARDEN Visit Agapi Garden, at 555 Scenic Highway, from 5-7 p.m., to sample five wines for $10. For more information, call (850) 813-5683.
EVER'MARKET AT NINE MILE ROAD Visit Ever'Man at 1000 E. Nine Mile Road on the fourth Saturday of each month for the Ever'Market with food, music, giveaways, activities and more. Visit everman.org for more information. & &
WINE WEDNESDAY Visit The Nest General Store at 11 S. Palafox, Ste. C, every Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. for a wine happy hour. Deals in clude $1 off listed by-the-glass wines, a waived corking fee, charcuterie plates and a $15 'wine flight' option. Visit thenestgeneralstore.com/ events for more information.
It's a luau at Gary's Brewery and Biergarten, 208 Newman Ave. with the Ohana Food Truck from 3-9 p.m. and live music from the Island Brothers from 5-8 p.m. Visit facebook.com/ garysbrew for details.
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ARAGON WINE TASTINGS Wine tastings at Aragon Wine Market are back every Thursday from 5-7 p.m. in store at 27 S. Ninth Ave. For more information, visit aragonwinemarket.com.
THURSDAY TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE 5 BARREL Gather a group for a weekly Thursday Trivia Night Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. at The 5 Barrel. There will be prizes for every round and select drafts for $3. Find out more at facebook. com/the5barrel.
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SIP & SHOP PUP-UP MARKET Kick-off the fall season the Sip & Shop Market at Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 50 E. Garden St. Sunday, Sept. 18, at noon. Bring your four-legged friend, throw your Saints gear on and head over to shop with some of the best local small businesses. Visit facebook.com/perfectplainbrewincgco for details.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL SATURDAYS Support your favorite college football teams at Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 50 E. Garden St. Wear your game day gear and get 15% off your beer tab. Visit facebook.com/perfectplainbrewingco.
WEEKNIGHT HAPPY HOUR Every weeknight before 6 p.m. at The 5 Barrel, get $1 off all The 5 Barrel pints, $2 wine by the glass and half off hummus plates when you buy a pint of beer. Visit the5barrel.com for more information.
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SUNDAY FUNDAY BRUNCH AT THE WELL
Deck out in your game day gear and watch your team on the big screen at Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 50 E. Garden St. Get 15% off your tab when dressed in Saint's game day gear. Sundays Aug. 13-Jan. 8. Visit facebook. com/perfectplainbrewingco for details.
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VENDOR EVENT Located at 5300 Berryhill Road, the outdoor market features artisans and crafters alike from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays. Social distancing guidelines will be in effect. For more information, email saturdaysatthemar ket@gmail.com.
Join Santa Rosa Island Authority for free weekly concerts every Tuesday night from 7-9 p.m. at the Gulfside Pavilion on Pensacola Beach. On Tuesday, Sept. 13, Mr. Big and the Rhythm Sisters will perform.
EASY GOING GALLERY SHOW Tori Lucia & the Nittie Gritties, Cavae Mundi, About to Sweat and Nervous Pulp will perform at Easy Going Gallery, 701 N. V St., 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 9. Show is $10. Details at facebook.com/diypensacola.
BUILT TO SPILL Built to Spill will be performing at Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox, Thursday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25. Visit vinylmusichall. com for more information.
LIVE MUSIC AT RED FISH BLUE FISH PEN SACOLA BEACH Head to Red Fish Blue Fish for live performances from local bands all day on Fridays and Saturdays. For musician lineups, facebook.com/redfishbluefishpensacolabeach.visit for more listings visit inweekly.net
Free show hosted by King Hale with DJ Slim, live music from Miles Stone, Cookies and Cake, Gage, and Big Lo. Doors open at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 at Emerald Republic Brew ing, 1414 W. Government St.
HEAVY KID AT THE HANDLEBAR Heavy Kid with Feed Lemon and Marshall Trotter will be performing Saturday, Sept. 17, at 8 p.m. Show is $5 at The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Details at facebook.com/thehandlebar850.
JAZZ GUMBO The next Jazz Gumbo is Monday, Sept. 19 6:30-9 p.m. at Phineas Phogg's, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Guest artist is Joanna Robbins Hayes. Cost is $10 for Jazz Pen sacola members and guests, $12 for non-members and free for students with ID and military in uniform. Visit jazzpensacola.com for details.
The District's Twilight Three-Course special is back Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-6 p.m. Guests enjoy three courses for $35 per person. Diners must be seated by 6 p.m. for offer to be valid. To make a reservation, call (850) 332-5224, or go to districtstreaks.com. The District is located at 123 E. Government St.
BEN LOFTIN & THE FAMILY Ben Loftin & The Family with The Funky Lampshades will perform at The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. Tickets are $5. Details at facebook.com/thehandlebar850
Check out local vendors of art, produce and other local treasures every Saturday at 7201 N. Ninth Ave. from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/uptownmarketpensacola.
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PUP PUP will be playing at Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox, Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. Visit vinylmusichall.com for details.
PENSACOLA PICK NIGHT AT ODD COLO NY Music pickers of all levels are invited to play at Odd Colony, 260 N. Palafox, from 7-9 p.m. every last Monday of the month. Bring your acoustic in strument and jam. Visit facebook.com/oddcolony for details.
Check out fresh and organic produce, milk, eggs, meat, fresh-baked bread, mushrooms, lumber, grits, cornmeal, pies and plants Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at East Hill Market, located at 1216 N. Ninth Ave. For a list of vendors, visit facebook. com/easthillmarket.
TYLER LIVINGSTON & THE ABSOLUTES, DISCO LEMONADE AND WILD CHARGE Tyler Livingston & The Absolutes will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 at The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona. Show is free. More information at facebook.com/thehandlebar850.
DEATHCRUISER AT ODD COLONY Death cruiser will play at Odd Colony, 260 N. Palafox, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. No cover. Visit face book.com/oddcolony for details.
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Sunday Markets on Palafox Street happen each Sunday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in MLK Plaza on Palafox. Local makers, growers and cre ators gather each under the oak trees to sell their goods to the community. Interested vendors can request an application by emailing requeask mikellah@gmail.com. For more information, visit facebook.com/palafoxmarkets.
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200 SOUTH SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Every first Saturday of the month, the businesses at 200 South will host Small Business Saturday to show support for local businesses. Bring a receipt from a purchase from any other downtown busi ness and receive 10% off your bill at Graffiti Pizza, World of Beer, Taco Agave and Blend Lounge.
TWILIGHT THREE-COURSE SPECIAL
FURY IN FEW Easy Going Gallery show with Lovelight, Chat Holley and Nobodies. 701 N. V St. Details at facebook.com/easygoinggallery.
MAGIC CITY HIPPIES Magic City Hippies will be performing at Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox, Friday, Sept. 16, at 9 p.m. Tickets are $20. Visit vinylmusichall.com for more information.
MONDAY NIGHT BLUES Blues Society of Northwest Florida and Seville Quarter present Monday Night Blues, starting at 7 p.m. with an opening and followed by the Blues Jam at 9 p.m. Seville Quarter is located at 130 E. Government St. For more information, visit sevillequarter.com.
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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT PERFECT PLAIN Head to Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 50 E. Garden St., on Thursdays from 7-10 p.m. through September. Visit facebook.com/perfectplain brewingco for more information.
The guitarist for the punk-rock band PUP is in Spain for only the next 24 hours to perform at a festival that night, hit the beach in the a.m. and then catch a whirlwind flight out. He's still jetlagged.It'sanice whirlwind, though, he said. Sladkowski, Stefan Babcock (vocals/guitar), Nestor Chumak (bass) and Zack Mykula (drums) have known each other for 10-plus years since they attended school in Toronto together. Their name stands for "pathetic use of potential."
"Initially, I don't think we were writing with the idea of making a record in mind," Sladkowski said. "That was an excuse to leave my apartment in what was quite a long lockdown. That was the only thing I did, the only thing all of us did, so there was some element of that. But once we kind of figured out a routine we were comfortable with, it became as normal as it could be in the scenario, where we just spent a lot of time experimenting and being open-minded."
They typically don't have as much time to write between tours; this time, they did. And instead of recording the album in Toronto like normal, they recorded them with producer Peter Katis—who's worked with The National. "We spoke to him and learned about the mansion and how his setup works—which is just you hang out in this big old mansion in Connecticut, and you can record as much or as little as you want," Sladkowski said. "There were two recording studios within the house and a beautiful kitchen that we cooked all these great meals for each other." They lost their minds but in the best way possible, he said. "I think you can hear that, and I think it's a natural growth, or pushing the boundaries of where the band has found itself over the previ ous three records," Sladkowksi said. "We all looked at each other like, 'Well, if it's not now, when do we do this?' It just feels fitting, given the circumstances under which the songs were written and Sladkowksideveloped."references his own experimen tation in the ambient, weepy bits in "Matilda" and "Those"Relentless."werethings I built up using a guitar and a synthesizer in tandem, running through a bunch of pedals and then recording the loops," Sladkowski said. "I use slide guitar a little bit on 'Matilda,' which is something that I've always been trying to sneak into PUP to varying degrees of success. It's been as much about trusting that you're doing the right thing for the song, rather than showing off that you can play your instru ment. That is a skill we're only really starting to find and develop in a mature way so it's exciting to feel like that was one of the breakthroughs on this record for all of us." PUP and its listeners seemed to feel the unraveling alluded to in the album title, Slad kowski"Onesaid.ofour favorite things to do is to try and tackle serious subject matter and serious feelings but never take it too seriously," Sladkowski said. "We always want to make sure that you laugh in the face of darkness and absurdity, because oth erwise, it can take a toll on you." {in} /
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The significance of how far they've come doesn't elude "Obviously,Sladkowski.inaway,there's a quasi-sibling relationship, where we know how to get under each other's skin if we really want to and how to push each other's buttons in a way that can only be done when there's a lot of trust involved and mutual understanding," Sladkowski said. "But the other thing is, before I spoke to you, I was sitting in sweltering heat on a patio in Spain, eating tapas and drinking vermouth. There's no one else you would want to go through this roller coaster of ups and downs. We've been able to do it for this long and are still friends and don't completely hate each other."
PUP RETURNS: THANK F***ING GOD TOUR WHAT: PUP with support from Palehound and The OBGMs WHEN: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 WHERE: Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox DETAILS: puptheband.com, vinylmusichall.com 11 East Romana Street | Pensacola, Fl 32502 genemitchell.org Stock Market Losses? Hire a lawyer who is a former Merril Lynch stock broker.
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"I don't think when we started the band as a way to hang out and drink beer in Nester's par ents' basement did we ever think that we were going to be making the kinds of decisions we have to make now, which are as much creative and aesthetic decisions as they are like, 'Oh, this is the kind of corporate insurance policy we need for shows,' and 'These are the different budgets,'" Sladkowski said. "It's just a funny dichotomy." "Four Chords" was one of the last songs writ ten for the album, sent by Babcock only in an at "We started turning the tables on Stefan and pushed to not only include the song on the record, but open the record with the song," Sladkowski said. "That spoke to just where our heads are at and how crazy and absurd it feels to be doing this still and especially given what happened over the last couple of years with the pandemic and every thing, things still being viable, both as a group of PUP didn't intend to make a pandemic blues record. Sladkowski compares writing and playing music during that time to a "pressure relief valve."
PUP is on tour for the first time since the pan demic promoting its new album, "The Unraveling of PUPTHEBAND," which, yes, is exactly like it sounds—musically unpredictable. The piano opener, "Four Chords," and its subsequent parts two and three, illustrates, too, how they have evolved—comparing the band to a board of direc
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On a Friday morning in Pensacola, Steve Slad kowski is having a celebrity-esque afternoon.
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SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21): There are blessings in every abyss. You, of all the signs in the zodiac, have the greatest capacity to find those blessings and make them yours. Likewise, there is an abyss in each blessing. You, of all the signs, have the most power to make sure your experi ences in the abyss don't detract from but enhance the blessing. In the coming weeks, dear Scorpio, take maximum advantage of these superpowers of yours. Be a master of zeroing in on the oppor tunities seeded in the dilemmas. Show everyone how to home in on and enjoy the delights in the darkness. Be an inspirational role model as you extract redemption from the messes.
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If you open yourself to the magic of reality, the mundane details of everyday life will delight you and appeal to your sense of wonder.
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TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20): As a Taurus, you are always wise to be reverent toward your five senses. They are your glorious treasures, your marvelous superpowers, your sublime assets. In the coming weeks, they will serve you even bet ter than usual. As you deploy them with all your amazement and appreciation unfurled, they will boost your intelligence. They will heighten your intuition in ways that guide you to good decisions. You will tune into interesting truths that had pre viously been hidden from you. I suspect your sen sory apparatus will be so sharp and clear that it will work almost as extrasensory powers.
LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22): "What good is it if you read Plato but never clean your toilet?" writes au thor Alice Munro. To which I add, "What good is it if you have brilliant breakthroughs and intrigu ing insights but never translate them into practi cal changes in your daily rhythm?" I'm not saying you are guilty of these sins, Leo. But I want to en sure that you won't be guilty of these sins in the coming weeks. It's crucial to your long-term fu ture that you devote quality time to being earthy and grounded and pragmatic. Be as effective as you are smart.
ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19): Aries-born Ka reem Abdul-Jabbar was one of the greatest bas ketball players ever. He excelled at most aspects of the game. Some experts say his rebounding was only average for a player his size—seven feet, two inches. But he is still the third-best rebounder in National Basketball Association history. And he played for 20 years, until age 40. What tips might Abdul-Jabbar have for you now? Here's a sugges tion from him that aligns with your current as trological omens—"Work on those parts of your game that are fundamentally weak." The implica tion is that you have a lot of strengths, and now it's time to raise up the rest of your skill set.
LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22): How to be the best Libra you can be in the next three weeks: 1. Make sure your cool attention to detail never gets chilly. Warm it up now and then. Invite your heart to add its counsel to your head's observations. Tender ize your objectivity. 2. Always be willing to be puz zled. Always be entertained and educated by your puzzlement. Proceed on the theory that nothing ever changes unless somebody is puzzled. 3. Prac tice, practice, practice the art of moderation. Do so with the intention of using it as a flexible skill rather than an unthinking habit. 4. Applying the Goldilocks principle will be essential. Everything must be just right: neither too much nor too little; neither overly grand nor overly modest.
PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20): In the com ing weeks, logic may be of only partial use to you. Information acquired through your senses might prove less than fully adequate, as well. On the oth er hand, your talents for feeling deeply and tapping into your intuition can provide you with highly ac curate intelligence. Here's a further tip to help you maximize your ability to understand reality—visit a river or creek or lake. Converse with the fish and frogs and turtles and beavers. Study the ways of the crabs and crayfish and eels. Sing songs to the drag onflies and whirligig beetles and lacewings.
VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22): "To love one self is hard work," declares Virgo author Hanif Ab durraqib. He adds, "But I think it becomes hard er when you realize that you're actually required to love multiple versions of yourself that show up without warning throughout a day, throughout a week, throughout a month, throughout a life." Let's make that your inspirational strategy, Virgo. The coming weeks will be a favorable time to re fine, deepen and invigorate your love for all your selves. It may be hard work, but I bet it will also be fun and exhilarating.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21): One of my favorite Sagittarians is practical mystic Car oline Myss, who was born with sun and Mercury and ascendant in Sagittarius. In accordance with current astrological omens, I've gathered six of her quotes to serve your current needs. 1. There isn't anything in your life that cannot be changed.
CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22): Author Jean Frémon says Cancerian naturalist Henry Da vid Thoreau "always had two notebooks—one for facts, and the other for poetry. But Thoreau had a hard time keeping them apart, as he often found facts more poetic than his poems." Judg ing from your current astrological omens, Cance rian, I suspect you are entering a time when facts will be even more poetic than usual. If you open yourself to the magic of reality, the mundane de tails of everyday life will delight you and appeal to your sense of wonder. Routine events will veer to ward the marvelous. Can you bear to experience so much lyrical grace? I think so.
AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18): The coming weeks will be a favorable time to dream up cre ative solutions to problems that haven't fully ma terialized yet. Then you can apply your discover ies as you address problems that already exist. In other words, dear Aquarius, I'm telling you that your uncanny facility for glimpsing the future can be useful in enhancing your life in the present. Your almost psychic capacity to foretell the com ing trends will be instrumental as you fix glitches in the here and now.
CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19): I have al ways felt you Capricorns are wise to commune with rocks, dirt, mud, sand and clay. I think you should regularly touch the actual earth with your hands and bare feet. If I'm out hiking with a Cap ricorn friend, I might urge them to sniff bloom ing mushrooms and lean down to kiss the exposed roots of trees. Direct encounters with natural wonders are like magic potions and miracle med icine for you. Moreover, you flourish when you nurture close personal relationships with anything that might be described as foundational. This is always true but will be extra true for you in the coming weeks. Your words of power are kernel, core, gist, marrow and keystone.
GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20): When you Gem inis are at your best, you don't merely tolerate du alities. You enjoy and embrace them. You work with them eagerly. While many non-Geminis re gard oppositions and paradoxes as at best incon venient and at worst obstructive, you often find how the apparent polarities are woven together and complementary. That's why so many of you are connoisseurs of love that's both tough and tender. You can be effective in seemingly con tradictory situations that confuse and immobi lize others. All these skills of yours should come in handy during the coming weeks. Use them to the hilt.
2. When you do not seek or need approval, you are at your most powerful. 3. Healing comes from gathering wisdom from past actions and let ting go of the pain that the education cost you. 4. The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. 5. What serves your spirit enhances your body. What diminishes your spirit diminishes your body. 6. What is in you is stronger than what is out there to defeat you.
•The Chiang Mai Zoo in Thailand is prepared for animal escapes. How do we know this? On Aug. 23, the zoo staged an annual drill to teach zoo workers how to respond to an escape, CNN re ported. For the drill, one employee dressed in an ostrich costume, complete with tail feathers and a long neck and head, while others chased him through the zoo's Africa Zone. Some couldn't help giggling as the "ostrich" bobbed his head and body up and down to imitate the bird's gait. When they caught the faux ostrich, they put a hood over its head and led it back to its enclosure.
GOALS Duane Hansen, 60, has fulfilled a longheld dream of his: to paddle the Missouri River in a pumpkin, NBC News reported. On Aug. 27, Hansen set out in an 846-pound pumpkin for a 38-mile float on the Big Muddy to celebrate his 60th birthday. "I've been dreaming about this," he said. "This has been a five-year journey to get a pumpkin that's big enough." Hansen grew the pumpkin himself; his wife named it Berta.
GOOD FOR A LAUGH GOAT Deputy Casey Thrower, a 40-year veteran of the Madison County (Alabama) Sheriff's office, was mak ing rounds on Aug. 26 to deliver civil documents when two goats started exploring his patrol car, Fox13-TV reported. Thrower found a goat in side the car, chewing on paperwork, and an other on top of the vehicle. Fortunately he thought to make a video as he scolded them for their antics, ordering one to get out of the car. "Don't eat that!" Thrower can be heard yelling. He explained that he often leaves his door open so he can flee from attacking dogs after he delivers documents.
BRIGHT IDEA Sean Stewart, 27, of Snohom ish County, Washington, has been doing a lot of fishing lately—but not for the aquatic speci mens Washington is known for. Instead, KIROTV reported, Stewart has been using a rodent glue trap attached to a fishing line to take money out of night deposit boxes around the area. "This particular method is pretty unique, we haven't seen that one before," said Jason Toner, chief of the Stanwood Police Department. A Wells Far go branch in Stanwood was able to capture video of Stewart, although he also hit more than a doz en other banks. "He was only successful a few of the times out of the many times he tried at area banks," Toner said. He faces 13 counts of burglary in the second degree.
WHAT'S IN A NAME? Tempe, Arizona, May or Jennifer Adams is expected to recover from her injuries after being thrown from her horse, Bucky, on Aug. 28, AZCentral reported. Adams was warming up Bucky for a trail ride when the horse started running and, well, bucking. When the reins broke, Adams was tossed to the floor of the arena, resulting in broken ribs, a punctured lung and a concussion. She credits her helmet with saving her life: "If I didn't have it on, I would be dead." While recovering, she'll cover her may oral duties remotely. {in} Send weird
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•Amanda Kean of Providence, Rhode Island, headed out for work in the early hours of Aug. 22 with her ear pods in, listening to a true-crime podcast. On her 45-minute trip to Easton, Mas sachusetts, she stopped for gas. It wasn't un til she arrived at her workplace, Honey Dew Do nuts, that she discovered a stowaway in her back seat: "I hear moaning, like a moaning noise," she told WJAR-TV. "I roll down my window because (I wanted to) check outside ... I realized it was not coming from outside my truck, it was com ing from inside of my truck." Tucked on the floor in the back seat was Jose Osorio, 21, of Provi dence. And he was mostly naked. Police said he was "extremely intoxicated" and admitted lat er that he had also consumed marijuana. He was charged with breaking and entering a vehi cle. Kean was unhurt but "was so mad. If he had made noises or popped up while I was driving, I could've crashed."
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WHAT WE DO FOR FUN After a punishing twoyear hiatus because of COVID, the World Gravy Wrestling Championships returned to Rossen dale, Lancashire, England, on Aug. 29, the BBC reported. During the contest, entrants grapple in a pool of gravy for two minutes to raise mon ey for East Lancashire Hospice. Carol Lowe, res taurant manager of the Rose 'n' Bowl Pub where the event took place, said people came from "far and wide" and the atmosphere was "absolutely bouncing." Competitors are encouraged to don "fancy dress" and are also graded on entertain ment value. "It's very messy," Lowe conceded.
THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT Over the La bor Day weekend, former boxer Mike Tyson (now a cannabis mogul, according to NJ.com) was set to debut his "bitten-ear-shaped" edibles at three New Jersey dispensaries. Tyson, you may re member, bit off part of Evander Holyfield's ear, then spit it out, 25 years ago this summer during a boxing match in Las Vegas. In an interview ear lier this year, Tyson said the "bitten-ear" product is his way of controlling the narrative about the infamous moment. "They fined me $3 million for biting his ear," he said. The edibles are a "way to flip it to the positive side."
NAKED, NOT AFRAID On Aug. 20, New Hamp shire Fish and Game officers, along with a mem ber of the U.S. Forest Service, were called to an Appalachian Mountain Club hut in Bethle hem to confront Brian Cheverier, 35, of Boylston, WMUR-TV reported. Around 6 p.m., Cheveri er was found atop the hut, naked, where he had been threatening hikers; officers said he was "highly agitated." Cheverier descended from the roof of the hut around 10 p.m. and was escort ed to the Zealand Trailhead parking lot, where he was taken into custody.
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