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DIFFERENCE MAKERS Greater Pensacola Chamber Announces New President & CEO The Greater Pensacola Chamber Board of Directors announced that Clay Ingram has been elected to serve as the Chamber’s new president & CEO. Ingram, who was unanimously voted by the Board to oversee all operational aspects of the Chamber, will begin his new role on Jan. 5, 2015. “Clay brings energy, leadership, a unique perspective and highly developed skillsets important to this role and our organization. We are thrilled to have him serve as the Chamber’s next president and CEO,” said Carol Carlan, Chair of the Greater Pensacola Chamber Board of Directors. “His understanding of small business development, finance and the importance of regional partnerships will be a tremendous asset that will allow us to continue serving the Northwest Florida business community.” Ingram currently serves as a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 1st District - which includes most of Escambia County - and previously, the State’s 2nd District from 2010 to 2012. He was recently named chair of the Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee, where he is responsible for crafting a $12 billion budget for several agencies, including the Department of Transportation, Department of State, Department of Economic Opportunity, Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, and Department of Military Affairs. Ingram also serves on the Florida Defense Support Task Force and the Joint Legislative Budget Commission. “Over the course of this year, the Chamber has repositioned itself to create a better business climate in the Greater Pensacola Region,” said Ingram. “I am excited to lead a team that is dedicated to maintaining economic prosperity and a better quality of life for those that choose to live and do business in this community.” Prior to being elected to the Legislature, Ingram worked in sales, real estate and served as a teacher in the Escambia County School District, where he taught courses in the Exceptional Student Education Department at J.M. Tate High School. “It has been an honor and privilege to lead the Chamber, and I couldn’t be more proud of what this organization has accomplished over the past year and a half,” said former Pensacola Mayor and current Chamber President & CEO Jerry Maygarden. “In addition to serving as the executive director for the Pensacola Chamber Foundation, I will continue to serve as an advisor to both Clay and the Board for as long as I am needed.” A Pensacola native, Ingram is a graduate of J.M. Tate High School and Florida State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in general communication, with a minor in political science. An active member of the community, he is a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church, the Cantonment Rotary Club, Century Chamber of Commerce and serves as a board member for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida and the Florida State University Alumni Association. Clay and his wife, Leslie, have two daughters, Madilyn and Lydia.

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winners SACRED HEART HOSPITAL March of

Dimes and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recognized Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola for reducing the number of early elective deliveries to support safe care for babies. March of Dimes representatives recently recognized several physicians and staff members for this achievement, including: Dr. Sidney Stuart, chair of the OB/ GYN Department and medical director of Women’s Services at Sacred Heart Hospital; Dr. Julie DeCesare, OB/GYN residency program director; the hospital’s Labor & Delivery team; Kay Cochran, surgery scheduler, and Danielle Dyess, performance improvement coordinator, who maintains the hospital’s labor and delivery statistics.

JOSEPH SMITH The University of West Florida student was recently named the recipient of the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which awards up to $5,000 to fund a study abroad experience. Joseph Smith, a junior international studies and finance major, will study abroad in Morocco during the spring 2015 semester through the International Studies Abroad program. He was also selected to receive a supplemental award for students planning to study a critical need language. SOGO GINGERBREAD CONTEST

The 2014 SoGo Gingerbread House Contest had more than 45 entries and raised more than $7,600 for the Health and Hope Clinic, a notfor-profit organization that provides health care services to the uninsured in our community.

losers SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT

Hackers allegedly tied to North Korea hacked into the emails of the film company and forced it to scrape its Christmas Day release of the movie “The Interview.” The comedy features two tabloid reporters landing an interview with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. The CIA recruits them for an assassination mission. Kim Jong Un apparently doesn’t like parody.

FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Florida Power & Light, the state of Florida's largest power company, won permission from state utility regulators to sign a 30-year contract with Louisiana-based PetroQuest to conduct exploratory drilling for natural gas in southeastern Oklahoma, with the $191 million cost spread to customer bills. Sierra Club of Florida argued against allowing FPL to enter "into a high-risk natural gas exploration at the expense of ratepayers."

CITY EDATE PROCESS Mayor Ashton Hayward placed a moratorium on requests for Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions after Councilwoman Sherri Myers pointed out that an EDATE application for an assisted living facility on the site of the former Pensacola Racquet Club had not submitted the application and the necessary documentation to Escambia County Property Appraiser Chris Jones for his review. Hayward has directed his staff to review the EDATE process and get the city in compliance.

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IMPROVING MY CRAFT At the age of 57, I still have so much to learn. The past year I worked hard to perfect my writing. Though I will always be plagued with typos, I did a better job of developing my craft. My hatred of injustice and my intolerance of bullies will always push me to the edge, but I did a better job of keeping my passions in check and letting some events unfold as they should. The April 30 jail explosion showed a county government completely overwhelmed by the magnitude of the event. We were repeatedly given conflicting information about the causes of the blast and the medical care of the victims. Those caught in the blast and their families deserved better treatment than they received. We fought hard to publish their stories. For decades, the residents in the Wedgewood neighborhood complained about the odors coming from the pits that surround their homes. When a permit came up for renewal, they tried one more time to be heard. The sight of elderly African-American veterans struggling to walk to the podium at the commission meeting broke my heart. The following weekend, I visited the neighborhood and saw the huge mound of debris that towered over the homes, and I choked on the foul odors coming from that dump. We made sure that this time the

people of Wedgewood were not ignored. I watched Councilwoman Sherri Myers, a longtime civil rights activist, bullied in Pensacola City Council meetings. The mayor’s supporters wrote checks to her opponent. Clearly she was being targeted for removal. Sherri did the only thing she knew how to do—knock on as many doors in her district as she could and tell her story. Watching the power brokers of Pensacola defame and discredit a senior citizen who had dedicated her life to domestic violence victims, the disabled and homeless sickened me. We had to endorse her. Otherwise, no one would ever have the courage to challenge the status quo. My mother died a week before Thanksgiving Day after a long battle against respiratory illness. I spent every day of the past year making breakfast for her and learned how one dies with dignity. A widow, my mom raised six kids and died peacefully without pain and with those who loved her. Her death has impacted me more than I realized it would. It has pushed me to continue to improve my craft, speak out for the “little guy” and fight for a quality life of all living in our community, not just for a select few. Don’t say you haven’t been warned. {in} rick@inweekly.net

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NICE GUYS CAN FINISH FIRST agencies, including the Department of Transportation, Department of State, Department of Economic Opportunity, Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, and Department of Military Affairs. Ingram also serves on the Florida Defense Support Task Force and the Joint Legislative Budget Commission. He is a Pensacola native who played football at Tate High School and Florida State University. Ingram was a member of the Seminoles’ 1999 undefeated National Championship team. Both he and his wife, Leslie, were honored in the first class of Inweekly Rising Stars. Ingram understands the area and the challenges he faces as the chamber CEO. Clay Ingram

By Rick Outzen Clay Ingram is a nice guy. Few people will dispute that statement. In the rough and tumble worlds of Escambia County and Florida politics, Ingram has a level of “gosh darn” sincerity that is refreshing and, sadly, anachronous. A week before Christmas, the Greater Pensacola Chamber board voted Ingram to be its president and CEO. He will oversee all operational aspects of a chamber that celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2014. “Clay brings energy, leadership, a unique perspective and highly developed skill sets important to this role and our organization. We are thrilled to have him serve as the Chamber's next president and CEO,” said Carol Carlan, chair of the Greater Pensacola Chamber Board of Directors. “His understanding of small business development, finance and the importance of regional partnerships will be a tremendous asset that will allow us to continue serving the Northwest Florida business community.” Ingram has served since 2010 in the Florida House of Representatives. He was recently named chair of the Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee, which is responsible for crafting a $12 billion budget for several 66

A GOOD FIT

In 2013, the Greater Pensacola Chamber was rocked. The firing of its CFO and the subsequent executive committee decision not to renew the contract of its CEO led to two lawsuits. Because the chamber took public funds to oversee tourism marketing and economic development, the state attorney ruled it was subject to the state’s Sunshine and public record laws. Jerry Maygarden, a former state lawmaker and mayor of Pensacola, was hired as the president and CEO. Tourism and economic development were handed off to independent agencies, and the chamber redefined its mission to being an advocate for local businesses. After overseeing the reorganization, Maygarden stepped down late last year and became the executive director of the Pensacola Chamber Foundation. It was Maygarden who convinced Ingram to apply for the chamber CEO. “I read that Jerry was taking over the foundation and leaving his role as president and CEO,” Ingram told Inweekly days after the announcement. “He had been a legislator and knew what that was like and then had been in the president and CEO role. I think he saw a natural fit. That's when I think he gauged my interest.” Maygarden walked through with the state representative the whole process of the reorganization. Ingram said, “He gave

me the detail of purposely divesting of economic development, tourism, then leaving the core chamber as an entity fully focused on community building, talent retention and some advocacy at the local government level. That seemed to fit my skill set to a T.” He was concerned about any conflicts if the chamber still received government appropriations. Maygarden assured him there were none. Ingram then contacted a colleague, State Rep. Jason Brodeur, who is also the president and CEO of the Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce. “Jason was my first phone call. I knew he had been doing this for a couple of years,” he said. “He gave me the nuts and bolts of how to do both, and he gave me the confidence to go ahead and tell Jerry I think we can do it and do it well.” Brodeur assured him that he could balance the legislative sessions with the chamber. He told Ingram that technology makes it so much easier than it would've been 15 or 20 years ago. Brodeur told Ingram, “Your organization won't just survive while you're gone. You can continue growth and it can even thrive, even with you gone a few days a week."

that's absolutely true,” Ingram said. “So our focus is going to be on helping those local businesses thrive and go about their business in an easier way.” Under his leadership, the chamber will advocate for businesses with city and county government. He said, “We will look at the tax structure and make sure that the infrastructure is in place. We will be looking at it from the angle of helping existing businesses be able to grow and thrive and have that stable environment where they feel confident enough to take the leap to hire and grow.” Ingram also wants to focus on talent retention and making sure the businesses moving into the area have people that they can hire. He explained, “It's a chicken and egg. We must make sure that we're able to produce trained workers, but also people have to have somewhere to work if you want them to stay.” He starts work on Jan. 5. Ingram has begun working on his 100-day plan. He said, “We want to see membership increased, but I think that happens because we'll be doing the right thing as far as providing a real, tangible and quality service to the members.” Ingram said, “That'll take obviously conversations with members as to what that means to them, what are the most important things they need support wise. I think there are already good programs in place. Some of the seminars and things are helpful. The networking aspects are already there.” He understands the pitfalls in trying to “reinvent the wheel.” Ingram said, “We can take in best practices and replicate here and not have to spend all of our time and energy planning, rather than putting something into action. That's something I hope to be able to do, is not spend all of our time game planning, then when it’s time for action, all the energy and momentum are gone.” Overall, Ingram wants the chamber to be the unified voice for business. “Really the core mission of what the chamber should do ought to be the business trade organization and speak for the business community,” Ingram said. “I think Jerry's gotten us a long way toward that goal. That would be what I hope the chamber does.” {in}

“We will look at the core mission of building the community. Going out, talking to businesses, and letting them know that our focus now—our sole focus—is on them.” Clay Ingram

CHAMBER 2.0

Ingram told Inweekly one of his first challenges at the chamber will be to solidify the organization’s financial base since city and county funding has gone away. “Our cash position's good, but the funding model is now different,” he said. “We want to make sure that the organization's solvent. That's got to be a focus.” He plans to reach out to local businesses, ones that dropped their membership or never considered the old chamber. Ingram said, “We will look at the core mission of building the community. Going out, talking to businesses and letting them know that our focus now—our sole focus—is on them.” He pointed out the chamber’s focus had been on attracting new businesses and tourists to the area, sometimes at the expense of local businesses. “The numbers are always thrown away that 80 percent of your growth will come from existing small businesses, and I think

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MORGAN RESPONDS TO VALENTINO’S COMPLAINTS By Rick Outzen Sheriff David Morgan formally responded to the Florida Ethics Commission in regard to the series of complaints filed by former Escambia County Commissioner Gene Valentino. The response, as expected, is scathing. The conflict between Valentino and Morgan has existed throughout the sheriff ’s tenure. The ex-commissioner spent much of first his two terms trying to develop a power base that would springboard him to state or federal office. His ego and ambition made him the perfect patsy for those seeking influence over the county commission and control of the sheriff ’s office. His thirst for power and popularity put Valentino at odds with many in District 2. Valentino became an Escambia County version of Willie Stark, the central character of Robert Penn Warren’s “All the King’s Men.” Unfortunately, he chose to fight David Morgan, the Wyatt Earp of “Tombstone.” Only a fool would fight an elected official with an approval rating near 90 percent. Valentino’s supporters convinced him to be that fool. Not known for mincing his words, the sheriff attacked the complaints filed by the ex-commissioner, who lost the Republican primary for his seat to a candidate endorsed by Morgan, as “frivolous and facially deficient.” “The complaint is so wide ranging, disorganized and lacking in factual foundation that it is difficult to even articulate a response,” wrote the attorneys for Allen, Norton & Blue, the firm that represents the sheriff. “Many of the allegations are not based on complainant’s personal knowledge, name no witnesses, and lack specifics as to when and where the alleged events occurred. Consequently, Sheriff Morgan must deny and disprove false claims that have no factual basis.”

VOICE MESSAGE

Of the four complaints made by Valentino, the one that has received the most attention in the media concerns a voice message the sheriff left the commissioner over three years ago. Valentino described the message left on his commission office phone as “threatening and intimidating” and placed him in fear for his life. Sheriff Morgan provided the context January 2, 2015

of the phone call and gave a transcript of the entire message. In July 2011, the sheriff learned that then-County Administrator Randy Oliver intended to give a presentation to the Board of County Commissioners on his budget without notifying the sheriff and allowing his staff to speak on any of the issues. He called each of the commissioners, not just Valentino, and expressed his displeasure with Oliver’s tactics. The entire voicemail left

issue, which was immediately dismissed by the State Attorney’s Office because no reasonable person could view the sheriff ’s language as any kind of actual threat.”

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Allen, Norton & Blue responded to the three other complaints similarly. In Valentino’s second complaint, he claimed that sheriff ’s office employee David Craig produced a commercial for Doug Underhill on county time

“Sheriff Morgan requests that the Commission determine Complainant’s allegations are facially deficient and subject to dismissal.” Allen, Norton & Blue attorneys on Valentino’s phone was: “Commissioner, this is Sheriff Morgan and it’s about 5:15. When you get this message, give me a buzz, but if you don’t have time to answer it, I’ll leave you a message. I do not concur with Randy Oliver’s presentation tomorrow to the Board of County Commissioners. One page specifically is incorrect. I’m not sure where Mr. Oliver is coming from, but I reiterate to you that I ain’t happy. If this goes forward, you know bring your flak vest and helmet because there will fireworks and blood in the water because this tactic I do not appreciate.” The attorneys wrote that the sheriff ’s tone was respectful and professional that in no way can be construed as a threat or intimidation tactic. Furthermore, the allegation doesn’t fall under the Florida Ethics Code. The lawyers said, “Rather, complainant appears to be seeking another forum to pursue his failed criminal complaint on the same

and using county equipment, that the sheriff wore his uniform and inappropriately used the authority of his office while campaigning, and that the sheriff arrested a Valentino supporter on substantiated charges. The attorneys responded that Craig used his own equipment and produced the commercial on his own time. To do otherwise would violate sheriff ’s office policies. They said that Craig is willing to testify. They said that Valentino was incorrectly using the Florida statutes in his allegations about the sheriff ’s uniform. The law cited does not apply to constitutional officers. Morgan wore his uniform in one campaign video, but never while canvassing for Underhill. The attorneys pointed out that Valentino openly campaigned for Morgan’s opponent in the 2012 election cycle. Sheriff Morgan has never arrested anyone based on their political views or support for a political candidate, according to the attorneys.

They pointed out that the commissioner did not identify the “loyal supporter.”

SPEECH

In the third complaint, Valentino claimed that the sheriff handed out Underhill’s campaign literature at a meeting of a nonprofit, and Morgan told the audience that the ATF investigation of the April 30 jail explosion would “go all the way up to the County Commissioners for their criminal negligence involving the explosion.” He cited an FDLE rule that he believed the sheriff violated. “These allegations do not reference the Florida Ethics Code and are therefore beyond the Commission’s investigative jurisdiction,” the attorneys said. “Notwithstanding, the sheriff did hand out political literature supporting complainant’s opponent, as is his right.” However, the sheriff never made the statement that the investigation of the jail explosion would implicate criminal negligence on the part of the County Commissioners as alleged by the complainant.

THE FLAG

Valentino’s fourth complaint concerned the sheriff ’s office refusal to fly the U.S. flag at half-mast upon the death of former County Administrator George Touart. The attorneys point out that yet again Valentino’s allegation does not reference a violation of the Florida Ethics Code. They wrote, “The citation to inapplicable FDLE standards evidences the frivolous nature of this complaint. There is simply no provision of the Florida Ethics Code concerning flag protocol.” In their conclusion, the attorneys wrote that Valentino filed the complaints because he attributes his primary defeat to the actions of Sheriff Morgan. To support their argument, they provide a quote that Valentino to the media: “I’m upset that I lost, but I’m not upset at Mr. Underhill who beat me fairly and squarely. I’m upset against a sheriff who inappropriately campaigned for him.” “Sheriff Morgan requests that the Commission determine complainant’s allegations are facially deficient and subject to dismissal,” wrote the attorneys. “To the extent the Commission believes this matter warrants further investigation, Sheriff Morgan pledges his cooperation and reserves the right to file a substantive response addressing the merits of complainant’s baseless allegations.”{in} 7

Board chairman Steven Barry said that he had no problem with the board discussing anything that a commissioner wishes to bring up. There was no indication that Commissioner Lumon May and Doug Underhill were going to change their votes, but no one voiced opposition to discussing the flags again. No one mentioned flying the Confederate battle flag. If a Confederate flag is brought back to the county property, it will more than likely be the one flown by the city of Pensacola. No votes were taken, and no announcement was made on when the issue would be reconsidered.

GOOD JOB, BROWNIE The Escambia

Jim Messer CITY ATTORNEY SHAKE-UP Mayor

Ashton Hayward has made the decision not to renew the Messer Law Firm as the city attorney. Jim Messer’s contract expired on Dec. 14, and he will work month-to-month until a replacement is found and approved by the city council. In an email dated Dec. 5, City COO Tamara Fountain told the city council that the mayor will not be hiring another law firm to serve as city attorney, but he intends to “bring the position in-house and will conduct a statewide search for a city attorney with a strong background in Florida law and municipal experience.” The search process is expected to take no more than 90 days.

FLAG CONTROVERSY RECONSIDERED At the end of Committee of the

Whole meeting on Dec. 18, Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson asked his fellow commissioners to reconsider its vote that replaced the City of Five Flags display at the Pensacola Bay Center with the U.S. flag. “There are two places we can go with how we recognize our history and our flags,” Robinson said. “Either we are consistent with our buildings, which is where we went, or we’re consistent with where the city of Pensacola has history.” He said that he had several people tell him that they didn’t come to the meeting to speak because they weren’t aware the board was considering removing all the flags except the U.S. flag. “I ask that we reconsider it some time in the future,” Robinson said. “We should be consistent with the city of Pensacola in whatever we do.” 88

Board of County Commissioners voted at its Committee of the Whole meeting to give County Administrator Jack Brown a threeyear contract with two one-year extensions and an annual salary of $170,000. Board chairman Steven Barry was directed to work out the details, such as severance, and bring a contract back to the board in January. Brown is operating under a one-year contract that expires this summer. His current salary is $150,000. Commissioner Wilson Robertson made the motion. “I would like to see us take board action, rather than beating this to death,” he said. Robertson said that he looked at the administrator salaries of comparable counties and discussed it with the county attorney. He said, “I think we should base his salary on the average of the comparable counties, which is $170,000 a year.” Commissioner Grover Robinson seconded the motion. He said, “Jack has done a good job, and I support what has been brought forward.” Commissioner Robertson added, “(Brown) has to have some stability or he is not going to be able to hire top people.” The motion passed 5-0.

ties and unaccompanied youth. Data collected each year enables local governments and nonprofits to plan accordingly to meet the challenges of the most vulnerable. “Key funding that comes to our community is tethered to this PIT event,” said Serene Keiek, project manager with the EscaRosa Coalition On the Homeless, in her appeal to the community. “Counting the homeless would not be possible without your assistance. I feel working together, we have strengthened and refined our process with each passing year.” The PIT is scheduled over a 24-hour period beginning Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, and ending Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015. According to Keiek, the most preponderant question is “Where did the individual sleep on the night of Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015,” regardless of date of the interview. EscaRosa Coalition on the Homeless will also be conducting on Jan. 29 its third Annual U-Count Homeless Services Day at The Salvation Army Community Center, located at 1501 N. Q St., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. UCount is a “one-day, one-stop” service event, which is exclusive to the vulnerable individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our community. PIT count and U-Count Homeless Services Day volunteers must be 18 or older. They may choose their site preference for the Point-In-Time Count. Availability will be limited to the first volunteers who sign up. Volunteers will be sent a training exercise to complete. The registration deadline is Jan. 23, 2015. If you would like to volunteer for either event or both, contact the coalition at 439.3009 or email Serene Keirk at serene. keiek@ecoh.org.

“Counting the homeless would not be possible without your assistance. I feel working together we have strengthened and refined our process with each passing year.” Serene Keiek

SCENIC HILLS TRENDING UP Univer-

sity of West Florida Business Enterprises, Inc. board chairman K.C. Clark released a report on the status of the various commercial enterprises the corporation runs on behalf of the university. “Following a model piloted by universities across the country, UWF BEI serves to benefit the university,” Clark said. “The direct support organization allows the university to continue to grow and brings enhanced resources and partnerships to the university to further its strategic priorities.” Such corporations have been under fire for not being required to operate under the Florida Sunshine Law. Clark’s report offered few details but did give a narrative on its projects, including the Scenic Hills Country Club. In 2012, UWF BEI purchased Scenic Hills Country Club with $1.1 million cash on hand and a $1.1 million bank loan at 3.95 percent interest, amortized over 20 years with a balloon payment due in the third year. “This agreement was always intended to be long-term financing,” Clark said.“It is our expectation that the note will be renewed for an additional three-to-five year term, and the interest rate will be reset to a market rate prior to maturity in June.” He said that Scenic Hills Country Club revenue is trending in the right direction, comparing the first quarter to the last first quarter of 2013. Revenue is up 32 percent because of the golf and pro shop income. Expenditures are up 8.95 percent for the quarter because of the April flooding and costs associated with an introductory membership campaign that produced 650 memberships, as well as 62 Student Introductory Memberships. Unfortunately Clark offered no information on the financials for the second and third quarters. {in}

HOMELESS CENSUS The EscaRosa Coalition On the Homeless needs volunteers for its 2015 Point-In-Time (PIT) count and U-Count Homeless Services Day. The purpose of the Point-In-Time Count is to determine the needs and extent of homelessness, including sheltered and unsheltered men, women, and households with children, veterans, those with disabiliinweekly.net

Local Can't-Miss Events and Fun Foodie Holidays to Mark on Your Calendar January 2, 2015

ANNUAL EVENTS

Hangout Fest

Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade

▶May 15-17

Pensacon

▶May 16-17

▶Feb. 14

▶Feb. 27-March 1

McGuire’s St. Patrick’s Day 5k Run ▶March 14

Bands on the Beach Season Opener ▶April 7 (Runs every Tuesday through Oct. 27)

Blue Wahoos Opening Day ▶April 9

Pensacola Museum of Art’s Art in the Park Blue Angels Pensacola Beach Air Show ▶July 11

Pensacola Seafood Festival ▶Sept. 25-27

Pensacola Greek Festival ▶Oct. 9-11

Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival ▶Nov. 6-8

Pensacola Jazz Fest ▶April 11-12

Pensacola Crawfish Festival ▶May 1-3

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Cultural Performances Pensacola

Symphony Orchestra’s “Beethoven & Blue Jeans” (at

Russian National Ballet presents “Cinderella”

the Saenger Theatre) ▶Jan. 10

(at the Saenger Theatre) ▶Feb. 25

Pensacola Opera's “La Bohème”

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra’s “Don Quixote”

(at the Saenger Theatre) ▶Jan. 23 & 25

(at the Saenger Theatre) ▶March 7

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra’s “Mozart Madness” (at First Baptist Church)

Pensacola Opera's “Pirates of Penzance”

▶Jan. 31

(at the Saenger Theatre) ▶March 13 & 15

Ballet Pensacola’s “Trajectory” Ballet Pensacola’s “Aladdin” (at Artel Gallery) ▶Feb. 6-8

(at Pensacola Cultural Center) ▶March 20-21; March 27-28

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra presents Byron Stripling in “Sounds of New Orleans: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong” (at the Saenger Theatre)

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra’s “Russian Spectacular”

▶Feb. 14

(at the Saenger Theatre) ▶March 28

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Ballet Pensacola’s “The Enchanted Toy Shop”

(a special performance for children ages 2-10, at Pensacola Cultural Center’s Courtroom) ▶April 25

Rebirth Brass Band (at Vinyl Music Hall) ▶Jan. 15

The Generationals (at Soul Kitchen in Mobile, AL) ▶Jan. 20

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra’s “Organ Symphony”

Brad Paisley

(at the Bay Center) ▶Jan. 23

(at the Saenger Theatre) ▶April 25

Music

Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires (at Vinyl Music Hall) ▶Jan. 2

of Montreal

(at Vinyl Music Hall) ▶Jan. 14

Five-Eight “Weirdo” 20th Anniversary Tour

St. Paul & The Broken Bones (at

of Montreal's Kevin Barnes / photo by Shervin Lainez

Vinyl Music Hall) ▶Jan. 25

Parquet Courts

(at Vinyl Music Hall) ▶Feb. 3

Darrin Bradbury (at The Handlebar) ▶Feb. 14

(at Vinyl Music Hall) ▶March 21

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic

Color in Freedom: Journey Along the Underground Railroad

(at Pensacola Museum of Art) ▶Feb. 6–April 4

(at Vinyl Music Hall) ▶April 30

OBJECT: Sculptures, Prints, and Drawings by Michael Boles (at Pensacola Museum of Art)

Upcoming ART Exhibitions

The Cinco Banderas Collection (at Artel Gallery)

Tim Hubbard: A Walk In The Wild (at Mainline Art House)

▶Feb. 20-April 18

▶Oct. 22

▶Now-Jan. 16

Richard Humphreys/ Workweek Studio (at Mainline Art House) ▶Jan. 13-Feb. 21

Youth Art Focus

(at Pensacola Museum of Art) ▶Jan. 13-Feb. 14

2015 Gallery Nights Jan. 16 Feb. 20 March 20 April 17 May 22 June 19

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It's pretty much impossible to log on to Instagram without discovering it's a food or beverage “holiday” of some sort. Seriously, pretty much everything from bread to iced tea has a national day of recognition. We didn’t want to miss out on the action this year, so here are some favorites we’ll be celebrating.

JANUARY

1 Bloody Mary Day 19 Popcorn Day 23 Pie Day

FEBRUARY

24 Tortilla Chip Day

MARCH

6 Frozen Food Day 14 Potato Chip Day 25 Waffle Day 28 Something on a Stick Day

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2 Peanut Butter and Jelly Day 12 Grilled Cheese Day 16 Eggs Benedict Day 212 1

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28 Milk Chocolate Day 29 Lasagna Day 30 Cheesecake Day

May

August

15 Chocolate Chip Day

June

5 Doughnut Day 10 Iced Tea Day 19 Martini Day

July

1 Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day 6 Fried Chicken Day 7 Chocolate Day 19 Ice Cream Day 23 Hot Dog Day

2 Ice Cream Sandwich Day 2 Mustard Day 3 Watermelon Day 7 International Beer Day 10 S’mores Day

SepTEMBER

5 Cheese Pizza Day 12 Chocolate Milk Shake Day 13 Fortune Cookie Day 13 Peanut Day 18 Cheeseburger Day 19 Butterscotch Pudding Day

OctOBER

9 World Egg Day 14 Dessert Day 21 Pumpkin Cheesecake Day 24 Bologna Day 25 World Pasta Day 30 Candy Corn Day

NOVEMBER

2 Deviled Egg Day 17 Homemade Bread Day

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Larry Marchant: Mississippi to Vogue by Jennifer Leigh

‘Gaia’ / photo by Larry Marchant

You’re probably familiar with Larry Marchant’s photographs and don’t even know it. From advertising and editorials to journalism, Marchant’s 20-year career as a photographer has been spent exploring all angles. Now you can see a collection of his work at Mainline Art House, where Marchant’s exhibit, “Mississippi to Vogue” is housed until Jan. 9. A Mississippi native, Marchant grew up with a love for drawing and art, which developed into an interest in photography while studying at the University of Southern Mississippi. When he moved to Atlanta, where Marchant still resides, he got a job in journalism. Inspired by photographers such as Peter Lik and Richard Avedon, Marchant eventually transitioned from journalism to advertising and editorials. His first commercial assignment was for the Coca-Cola Company and won a Phoenix advertising award. Today he works primarily in fine art. “I’ve always aspired to be an artist first, to weave a sense of artistry into the main objective of an ad, supporting the main message without overpowering it,” Marchant said. “I hope that my work in some way will be ‘felt’ as art.” Even as his career shifted, Marchant still credits his early career for shaping the artist he is today. “Each facet of my career and what I’ve learned now culminates in the work I produce today,” Marchant said in an email interview. January 2, 2015

“With photojournalism, I learned to tell the essence of the full story in one click—1/250 of a second.” When it comes to capturing a good photo—whether it be for a story or an advertising campaign—it takes different ingredients to create success. “With photojournalism, the two most important ingredients are timing and perspective,” Marchant said. “Advertising, you tell the story another way, you create the story and build it with visual elements. In a studio, you place each element one at a time. On location, as in a fashion shoot, you add depth, natural light, and the elements of texture and nature. Each has its own wonderful dimensions to play and create with.” The photographer’s portfolio is full of well-known brands and campaigns, but one brand sticks out among the rest, and that is “Vogue.” Marchant was never witness to any magazine drama, but the novelty of seeing his photos in the publication was not lost. “Having your work published in majors like ‘Vogue’ and ‘W’ has a wonderful sense of accomplishment associated with it,” he said. “Behind the scenes on a fashion shoot is often both less than and more than you might expect. I enjoy the energy and excitement of large shoots. It can be like walking a tightrope. It has to be a well-oiled machine. Small shoots I love too. They’re more intimate and have

their own creative energy.” Marchant did not only transition from commercial to fine art photography, but was also witness to the digital takeover. While some photographers are film fanatics, Marchant warmly embraced the new format. “When digital came in, about half of the pro photographers I knew dropped out or faded away,” he admitted. “I jumped in with both feet. For me, digital opens an entire new universe of visual possibilities. The workflow

“Put ‘dreaming big’ on your bottom self and ‘dreaming huge’ on your top self,” he said. “Focus with your mind and heart on the top self. Dream huge and act quickly with purpose to manifest it into reality.” After more than 20 years of shooting and countless photographs as a result, it may be hard to choose a favorite picture. Marchant has it narrowed down to two, at least for the moment. “That continues to evolve,” he said. “At the moment my signature image would be ‘Gaia,’ a photograph of the girl standing near the ocean under the large urn. Every so often I capture a new image that speaks to me, and in it I see my personal style emerging well defined. It feels like it has my name embedded into it even before I sign the print.” Another photo that sticks out is of Paul McCartney performing at one of his concerts. “At the end of singing ‘Let It Be’ Paul flipped his guitar pick out to me and I caught it,” Marchant recalls. “That photo that I took of him singing became my first fine art print to sell to an art collection and it sold for $10,000.” Today, Marchant continues to chase his next favorite photo. His upcoming assignments include exhibits, three book projects (one is a collector’s edition for Fred Levin Estates) and a trip to Italy, where Marchant will teach a workshop on fine art photography in the fall of 2015. Marchant has three requirements before heading out to work on a project: to create something beautiful, to travel and discover new places, and to make new and exciting friends along the way. “What made me want to start these projects is to experience the life of a new creative process and to expand into where that process will make me grow, so that I can stretch high enough to see that next milestone.” {in}

“With photojournalism, I learned to tell the essence of the full story in one click—1/250 of a second.” Larry Marchant

is more in depth and faster. I still have about $1,000 worth of film in my refrigerator that I’ll never shoot.” Despite being a world traveler, Marchant is still loyal to his southern roots. “Growing up in the South had influenced me tremendously. It’s who I am,” he said. “I’m a southern boy who loves traveling the world and meeting exciting people. Being from the South defines one of the most important elements to be found in photography — perspective.” WHEN: Until Jan. 9 When it comes to young phoWHERE: Mainline Art House, 422 S. Palafox tographers today looking to make COST: Free a career and name for themselves, DETAILS: facebook.com/MainlineArtHouse Marchant insists it’s not impossible if those artists aspire.

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Ears & Fingers by Jason Leger

The Decemberists “What a Terrible World, What a Wonderful World”

I can't say that the Decemberists' last two albums, "The Hazards of Love" and "The King is Dead," were bad by any means.

What I will say about them is that they didn't really feel like Decemberists albums. It felt like the band peaked with "The Crane Wife" and then took a sabbatical to try some new things. "The Hazards of Love" is a concept album/rock opera that was actually supposed to be a musical rather than an album. "The King is Dead" was intended to get in touch with the band's country/ folk side. Both albums had their own merits, but never seemed to quite land themselves side by side with the grandeur of "Picaresque" or "Her Majesty, The Decemberists," based solely on experimentation. "What a Terrible World, What a Wonderful World" is a return to form for the band, and it's quite welcome. Opening track, 'The Singer Addresses his Audience,' plays out as an apology of sorts, beginning with the lyrics, “We know, we know we belong to you. We know you’ve built your life around us.” Front man, Colin

Meloy is aware that what we knew as The Decemberists left for a few years and that fans had to cling to what they were and he is sorry. The apology is properly backed up and the songs on this new LP are comforting, as they harken back to all the reasons why we fell in love with the band in the first place. The album is theatrical again, with stories and characters we might be more likely to see in a play or a novel. Meloy is back on top of his songwriting prowess. The album was led by two singles: mega jam ‘Make You Better,’ which has an amazing music video starring Nick Offerman, and the XM premiered ‘The Lake Song.’ The former feels like “The Crane Wife” era, while the latter seems to float all the way back to “Castaways and Cutouts.” Granted, with an album of fourteen songs, it’s difficult to stay on task and write fourteen hits, but the majority of these songs are catchy and are guaranteed to please long-time fans and new listeners alike. Not that I would ever ask a band I love to stop experimenting or trying new things, but it definitely feels good to have The Decem-

berists back that I fell in love with, even if it’s only for a short while. Welcome back, Her Majesty, The Decemberists. “What a Terrible World, What a Wonderful World” will be out January 20 via Capitol Records.

TRACK OF THE WEEK:

Modest Mouse ‘Lampshades on Fire’

I know I’m a bit behind, but this has actually been the track of my last three weeks. We have all been aware that Modest Mouse have been touring again and tensions have been getting high surrounding a new album we have been promised since 2012. Well, “Strangers to Ourselves,” Modest Mouse’s first new album in eight years is finally on the way and ‘Lampshades on Fire’ is our first brilliant taste. It’s about three minutes long and showcases everything we have always loved about Modest Mouse. Check it out anywhere you stream music. “Strangers to Ourselves” is set to be released March 3 via Epic Records. {in}

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calendar Stop by City Grocery for their free weekly wine tasting before settling in or heading out for the night. 2050 N. 12th Ave. ICE HOCKEY 7:05 p.m. Ice Flyers v. RiverKings. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory. $15-29. pensacolaiceflyers.com CHARLES BRADLEY AND HIS EXTRAORDINAIRES 8 p.m. Charles

Bradley and His Extraordinaires with Deadly Fists of Kung Fu. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. $18-20. vinylmusichall.com

SATURDAY 1.3

PALAFOX MARKET 8 a.m.-2

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FRIDAY 1.2

WINE TASTING AT CITY GROCERY 5-7 p.m.

Out and about in East Hill on Friday night?

p.m. Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art and antiques are just a few of the items offered at the weekly Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola. Items originate directly from participating vendors, including dozens of local farmers, home gardeners and area artists. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox. palafoxmarket.com UKULELE CLASS 9:30 a.m. The Pensacola Ukulele Players Society (PUPS) meets every Saturday morning at Blues Angel Music, offering free ukulele lessons for both beginners and seasoned

musicians. Loaner ukuleles are available for the sessions, which usually last an hour. Blues Angel Music, 657 N. Pace Blvd. bluesangelmusic.com ICE HOCKEY 7:05 p.m. Ice Flyers v. Cottonmouths. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory. $15-29. pensacolaiceflyers.com

MONDAY 1.5

JAZZ SOCIETY OF PENSACOLA’S JAZZ JAM 6:30 p.m. This First Monday Jazz

Jam features Roger Villines, trumpeter and director of the Pensacola State College Jazz Ensemble, leading the session. Members of the house band include: Burt Kimberl (piano), Steve Gilmore (bass), and Fred Domulot (drums). Arrive early for best seats. Special menu and full bar available. Admission: Performing musicians are invited to sit-in and are admitted free. $10 each for JSOP members and guests; $15 for non-members; $5 for students with ID. LaBrisa Cafe, 51 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. (Inside Quality Inn, just across the 3-mole bridge from Pensacola).jazzpensacola.com

TUESDAY 1.6

STRUT YOUR MUTT 6:45 p.m. Join fellow dog

owners for a 45-minute leisurely stroll in East Hill. Dogs must be leashed and well behaved. Owners should be prepared to pick up after the pets. Meet at the entrance of Bayview Park, 20th Ave. and E. Mallory St.

TUESDAY NIGHT POETRY NIGHT AT SLUGGO’S 7 p.m. Free open mic poetry

event every Tuesday. Sluggo’s Vegetarian Restaurant, 101 S. Jefferson St. facebook. com/TNPNS PUDDLES PITY PARTY 7 p.m. Featuring Puddles the Clown. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. $20-25. vinylmusichall.com DANCECRAFT SWING CLASS 7:30-9 p.m. This class teaches the skills necessary to become a practitioner of West Coast Swing, a popular partner dance that can be enjoyed with virtually any kind of music. Additional classes and a social dance are held each Wednesday for a chance to put your skills to use. Tuesday class fee is $10 per person or free for people 30 years of age and younger. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com JPEGASUS 9:30 p.m. Jpegasus, Bag and Glass Mattress. Sluggo’s Vegetarian Restaurant, 101 S. Jefferson St. $5.sluggospensacola.com

WEDNESDAY 1.7

WEST COAST WEDNESDAYS 6:30 p.m. Learn the West Coast Swing at this weekly class, which is followed by a social dance at 8:30 p.m. DanceCraft instructors are among the foremost experts in West Coast Swing in the Pensacola area. Wednesday classes are $10 per person and the social dance is $5 per. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com

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≥exhibits

MAINLINE ART HOUSE PRESENTS: “LARRY MARCHANT: FROM MISSISSIPPI TO VOGUE” Larry

has been shooting advertising and editorial photography for over twenty years. His Fine Art background combined with his years in Photojournalism and Advertising weave a unique depth into his work. Exhibit on display through Jan. 9. “Tim Hubbard: A Walk Through the Wild” is also currently on display through Jan. 16. Museum hours and location: Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mainline Art House, 442 S. Palafox. mainlinearthouse.com

PMA PRESENTS: “THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND SERIES”

The Pensacola Museum of Art presents a whimsical journey into Wonderland through the oil on canvas paintings of Stefani Joseph. Joseph is a British figurative painter and professor at the Savannah College of Art & Design. On display through Jan. 31. Museum hours, admission fees and January 2, 2015

location: TuesdaySaturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for members, children 17 and under, seniors and active duty military. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org T.T. WENTWORTH PRESENTS: “BEACHES, CREATURES AND COWBOYS: FLORIDA MOVIE POSTERS”

The exhibit explores Florida as the backdrop of major motion pictures. On display through Feb. Museum hours and location: Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum, 330 S. Jefferson St. historicpensacola.org QUAYSIDE ART GALLERY PRESENTS: “CHRISTMAS WITH ART” Local artists

display original work including artistic ornaments and special gift ideas. On display through Jan. 5. Museum hours and location: MondaySaturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Quayside Art Gallery, 17 E. Zaragoza St. quaysidegallery.com

BLUE MORNING GALLERY PRESENTS: “THE NEW BLUES EXHIBITION” This

spotlight show features the works

of the gallery’s newest members. Featured artists include: Suzette Brooks, glass; Tim Brooks, photography; Frank Brueske, photography; Maria Hoch, ceramic; Bernd Owsnicki, photography; Rafi Perez, oil. Museum hours and location: Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m., and Sunday, 12:30-4 p.m. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. bluemorninggallery. com ARTEL PRESENTS: “LOCAL ARTIST SHOW” Visit the

gallery to see the work of 91 local artists. On display through Jan. 9. Museum hours and location: TuesdaySaturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox, Old County Courthouse. artelgallery.org

≥classes & workshops “MAKE-YOUR-OWNGLASS” CLASS 10

a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2 and Saturday, Jan 3. First City Art Center offers weekly “Make-Your-OwnGlass” classes, no previous glassblowing skills necessary. The classes are open are open to anyone age 8 and older and range in price from $25-$45. Preregistration and prepayment is required and can be made by calling 429-1222. First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard

St. firstcityart.org

≥demonstrations GLASS ARTIST JAY THRASH: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

5-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3. First City Art Center presents a unique glass blowing demonstration. Jay will be creating his own original pieces on site. These pieces will be available for purchase and a percentage of sales will benefit First City Art Center. Jay began his glass blowing career at Belmont Art Center as a volunteer. He has worked at centers throughout the Southeast and currently is in his second year at Chihuly Glass Hotshop in Seattle, Wa. $15 admission includes free bar. First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. firstcityart.org

≥call to artists

ARTEL CALLING: “VIEW FROM ABOVE” Artel invites

artists to submit their works to the upcoming juried show, “View From Above.” Your possessions, ideas and life—how would they appear when looking down? Use this rarely seen vantage point to create intriguing and curious works. The scale can range from the vast, such as high altitude lands or cityscapes, to the macro and microscopic. Use your imagination and Artel-perspective to explore this point of view. Open to all media. Entry fee: $25 for members; $35 for non-members. Drop off takes place Jan. 10 and 11. Museum hours and location: TuesdaySaturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox, Old County Courthouse. artelgallery.org

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≥bar games Thursdays

POKER 8 p.m. The

Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Rd., ticketsportsbar.com

POOL TOURNAMENT

8 p.m. The Ticket 2, 2115 W. 9 Mile Rd., ticketsportsbar.com Fridays DRAG BINGO 6-8 p.m. Ages 21 and over. Emerald City’s The Other Side, 406 E. Wright St. emeraldcitypensacola.com

POOL TOURNAMENT

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

TEXAS HOLD ‘EM FOR FUN AND TRIVIA 7 p.m. The

Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9 p.m. World of Beer, 200 S. Palafox. wobusa.com/locations/Palafox BAR BINGO 8 p.m. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA 9:30-10:30

p.m. Mugs and Jugs, 12080 Scenic Highway. facebook.com/ MugsJugs Tuesdays

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p.m. The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge, 33 Gulf Breeze Parkway. facebook. com/thebridgebargb

TICKET TEAM TRIVIA

8 p.m. The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Rd., ticketsportsbar.com POKER 8 p.m. The Ticket 2, 2115 W. 9 Mile Rd., ticketsportsbar.com DRAG BINGO 10 p.m.-Midnight. Ages 18 and over. Emerald City’s The Other Side, 406 E. Wright St. emeraldcitypensacola.com Wednesdays

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7-9:30 p.m. Goat Lips Beer Garden, 2811 Copter Road. facebook.com/ goatlipsdeli WEDNESDAY QUIZ TRIVIA 8 p.m. The

Cabaret, 101 S. Jefferson St. cabaretpensacola.com

TICKET BAR BINGO

8 p.m. The Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Rd., ticketsportsbar.com TEAM TRIVIA 8 p.m. Hopjacks. 10 S. Palafox. hopjacks. com BAR BINGO 10 p.m. Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 200. iplaypensacola.com

≥karaoke Thursdays

VFW Post 706, 6 p.m. 5000 Lillian Highway. vfw706. org Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 8 p.m. 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter. com The Cabaret, 9 p.m. 101 S. Jefferson St. cabaretpensacola. com Hub Stacey’s At the Point, 9 p.m. 5851 Galvez Road. hubstaceys.com Saturdays

Hub Stacey’s Downtown, 9 p.m. 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com Sundays

Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 8 p.m. 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter. com The Sandshaker Lounge, 9 p.m. 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker. com Mondays

The Cabaret, 9 p.m. 101 S. Jefferson St. 607-2020 or cabaretpensacola.com Tuesdays

The Sandshaker Lounge, 8 p.m. 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker. com Play, 9 p.m. 16 S. Palafox, Suite 200. iplaypensacola.com

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FRIDAY 1.2

LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 5 p.m. The

Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhouse. goodgrits.com AL MARTIN 6 p.m. The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Highway. facebook.com/ QualityInnScenicHwy DUELING PIANO SHOW 8 p.m. Rosie

O’ Grady’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

THE BLENDERS 8:30

p.m. Hub Stacey's Downtown, 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com

DJ ORLANDO RICARDO 9 p.m. Emerald

City, 406 E. Wright St. emeraldcitypensacola.com THE MODERN ELDORADOS 9 p.m.

Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

SATURDAY 1.3

AL MARTIN 6 p.m.

The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Highway. facebook.com/ QualityInnScenicHwy

DUELING PIANO SHOW 8 p.m. Rosie

O’ Grady’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com DJ JAY-R 9 p.m. Emerald City, 406 E. Wright St. emeraldcitypensacola.com THE MODERN ELDORADOS 9 p.m.

Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

SUNDAY 1.4

DJ JAY-R 9 p.m. Em-

erald City, 406 E. Wright St. emeraldcitypensacola.com

THE MODERN

ELDORADOS 9 p.m.

Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

MONDAY 1.5

BLUES SOCIETY OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA’S MONDAY NIGHT BLUES 8 p.m.

Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

OPEN MIC AT BIG EASY TAVERN 9 p.m.

Bands, individual musicians, comedians, poets, and other artists are invited to participate in weekly open mic sessions known as "Monday Night Jams." Admission is free. 710 N. Palafox. bigeasytavern.com

TUESDAY 1.6

LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 p.m. The

Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhouse. goodgrits.com

TUESDAY JAZZ JAM: THE GINO ROSARIA QUARTET 6:30 p.m.

Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MIKE QUINN 9 p.m. End o’ the Alley Courtyard at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

WEDNESDAY 1.7 LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 5 p.m. The

Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhouse. goodgrits.com

JORDAN RICHARDS

6 p.m. Hub Stacey's Downtown, 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com FOLK MUSIC NIGHT 7 p.m. End of the Line Café, 610 E. Wright St. eotlcafe.com DJ JAY-R 9 p.m. Emerald City, 406 E. Wright St. emeraldcitypensacola.com

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news of the weird WEIRD SCENES (1) Richard Shear, 28, was arrested in Muskegon County, Michigan, in October after an apparent violent episode with his mother and girlfriend. Shear had allegedly threatened the two, slashed an SUV tire, and tried to burn down their home with gasoline and a lit candle—but when it was time to flee the premises, hopped on his moped, ensuring his flight from police would be a short one. (2) A woman (described only as "robust") in Darmstadt, Germany, fled with the equivalent of about $125 from a pharmacy in October and is still at large. According to the police report, she swiped money from two cash registers by twice lifting her shirt and squirting breast milk at a clerk as a diversion. THE DISTRICT OF CALAMITY The Washington, D.C., school system last year declared Avery Gagliano, 13, a habitual truant whose parents somehow require special training to ensure her attendance. The eighth-grader was a straight-A student at Alice Deal Middle School, but also a piano prodigy selected for prestigious world exhibitions—which caused her to exceed the maximum 10 "unexcused" absences that trigger the assignment of a truancy officer and a series of relentless threats against the parents (which ultimately provoked them to withdraw Avery and this season to home-school her). (In October, following a Washington Post account, D.C.'s governing council honored Avery in a public ceremony, and the D.C. schools chancellor overnight began begging the Gaglianos to bring Avery and her suddenly "excused" absences back to school.) THE ARISTOCRATS! (1) Sean Johnson, 19, was arrested in Brooksville, Florida, in October at the Wal-Mart after he was spotted at about 3 p.m. taking a toy stuffed horse into the bedding department and masturbating with it. (2) Paul Mountain, 38, pleaded guilty to burglary in Darwen, England, in October— accused by a homeowner whose shed was vandalized. Among the damaged items was a teddy bear streaked with semen. Mountain told officers that he was coming down off of an amphetamine high and felt an "overwhelming need for sexual relief." LEAST COMPETENT CRIMINALS Daniel Rice, 21, on the lam from jailers in Muscatine, Iowa, found himself in nearby Rock Island, Illinois, according to his 911 call to emergency personnel there. Rice had made his way to the Loud Thunder Forest Preserve, where he thought he could safely hole up, but reported that he was being chased by a pack of wild coyotes and begged for help. • Jamie Brown, 29, stole a fish tank from a hardware store in Leeds, England, in August (thus violating a previous hardware-store stayaway order) and made a run for it, but had to be rescued by police and emergency personnel after he stopped to urinate in a bush— and, inadvertently, directly onto a wasps' nest.

by Chuck Shepherd

Police said he later spent six very unpleasant hours at Leeds General Infirmary. Lack of Foresight: (1) Jonathan Warrenfeltz, 24, and a buddy were charged with robbing five sunbathers in Dania Beach, Florida, at gunpoint in October. Police quickly picked up the two based on a lookout for the only man around with the word "Misunderstood" tattooed in large letters across his forehead (as Warrenfeltz had). (2) Brandon Aaron, 27, charged with statutory rape of a 15-year-old girl in Panama, Oklahoma, in October, initially denied having sex, but changed his story when the girl remembered that her attacker had the name of an ex-girlfriend tattooed on his penis (as Aaron had). UPDATE News of the Weird first mentioned the breakthrough treatment of "fecal transplants" in 2000 (to remedy the brutal diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile infections)—in which large-intestine bacteria of a healthier relative is delivered to the patient's gut—so that healthy bacteria kill off the germs causing the diarrhea. However, the procedure is awkward and inconvenient and requires a colonoscopy to deliver. Recently, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital tried an alternative: placing healthy transplant poop into 30 large, stomach-acid-resistant capsules, to be ingested by mouth over two days. The regimen worked remarkably well for 14 of 20 patients, and for four of the remaining six on a second try. • Sisters Martine and Louise Fokkens, 71, have finally retired as prostitutes in Amsterdam after 50-year careers. ("Fokkens" is their "stage" name, supposedly translated as "old whores" in Dutch.) Louise has not worked since 2010 because of arthritis, but appeared with Martine in a 2012 documentary and in October 2014 reminisced for the Jewish news agency JTA. The industry changed, anyway, Louise said. Amsterdam's "working girls" are now all foreign and young, and the clients are tourists instead of locals. Back then, she said, "Our life in the business (was) a source of pride." READERS' CHOICE (1) Ashley Tull, 30, was arrested in Selbyville, Delaware, in October after her 4-year-old daughter showed up at Hickory Tree Child Care Center with more than 200 baggies of heroin in her backpack, innocently sharing them with classmates. (2) Chula Vista, California, police officers in August rescued a woman and her adult daughter, who had screamed to 911 that they were trapped in the mother's bedroom, unable to leave because her house cat had turned bad and was "guarding" the door. (Officers repeatedly called "Cuppy" by name, softly, until he finally walked away.) {in} From Universal Press Syndicate Chuck Shepherd’s News Of The Weird © 2015 Chuck Shepherd

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