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sociation of Counties (FAC) presented Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson with the Presidential Advocacy Award during the 2013 FAC Annual Conference & Exposition. The award is given annually to those county commissioners from around the state who have shown exceptional leadership in partnering with FAC to advance the counties’ legislative agenda. During the 2013 Legislative Session, Robinson educated lawmakers on FAC’s priority issues, specifically the State-County Cost Share of Medicaid.
CITY CONSULTANTS When is a consultant not independent? When they are hired by the city of Pensacola. Public records show that the city’s last consultant, Randy Oliver, was actually told that his last day was to be April 19. Instead he was kept to rework—we mean update—his “final report” to include a recommendation that blamed the maritime park on the structure of the Community Maritime Park Associates. We guess you get what you pay for. PENSACOLA CITY CHARTER Four years after its residents passed a new city charter that vested its government’s executive powers in the hands of a strong mayor, city hall is in shambles. Operations have been carved off for various profit and non-profit organizations. Veteran employees have begun checking their retirement packages, and the city’s public records system has completely fallen apart.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY For 14 years, the Independent News has fought for this community. You have watched us grow, change and mature as your advocate. Our voice, style and look have evolved over the years. And I’ve been blessed to work with some very talented, bright and colorful people. When the Independent News came on the scene, there was nothing like us in print in Northwest Florida. Most tabloid publications were all fluff, marketing and some entertainment. We did investigative reporting, took stands on issues and refused to cave into advertising and political pressure. We were called a “rag” and “scandal sheet,” but we had a vision for the community we love to be a great place to live for all of us, not just a few. We dared to point out the “elephants” in the room, to ruffle feathers and to ask questions some people didn’t want to answer. Several times, particularly after Hurricane Ivan, we were on the brink of collapse. Our staff, vision and my hubris kept us publishing and improving. As more and more of our reporting led to indictments, arrests, election victories and awards, the IN began to garner attention locally, statewide and nationally. Readers trusted our coverage. We reported on deaths in the jail, lack of opportunity for our young professionals, racism and the sorry state of public education in Escambia County. We stood
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THE UPSIDE OF CORRUPTION For Hayward to restore trust in government, his administration should have worked hard to deal with all public records quickly and protected the city’s employees from public humiliation. While Reynolds and Cosson were not charged with criminal violations, their misdeeds definitely violated the city’s policies, procedures and code of ethics. They left the city open to several civil and defamation lawsuits. The newspaper requested statements from Mayor Hayward, Reynolds and Cosson. None were given to paper by publication deadline. The lingering question is why would the city administrator risk his career by releasing such a document. As with all stories, there is more than what makes the press releases. For the past five months, the Independent News has investigated both these violations. After reviewing hundreds of records, we have uncovered what appears to be a scheme by Reynolds to force out Chief of Staff John Asmar. The “coup” required convincing Mayor Hayward that his most trusted advisor was political poison and had to go.
Team Hayward Fails Transparency Test by Rick Outzen As candidate, Mayor Ashton Hayward built his campaign on his bright smile and the promise to restore trust in government. That smile might not shine as bright now that State Attorney Bill Eddins has hit two top members of his staff, Bill Reynolds and Derek Cosson, for non-criminal violations of Florida’s public record laws. Both had been investigated for failure to disclose public records in regard to the 66
city’s new logo and branding. The state attorney determined that Reynolds and Cosson had failed to provide the information requested by Diane Mack or make any effort to locate copies of the logos. They were charged with non-criminal violations. Reynolds had been investigated for the release of a harassment complaint to the mayor’s political rival. Since the employee did not exercise her right to confidentiality until two days after the city administrator leaked the complaint, the state attorney said that at the time Reynolds released it the document was exempt, but not confidential. Therefore, Reynolds was charged with a non-criminal violation. The fine for the non-criminal violations is $500, which may not seem like a big deal, but Florida’s public records are seen as being the key to transparency in our governments.
BLOGGER GETS HIRED
First, Reynolds needed a willing helper who hated the chief of staff as much as he did. Enter Derek Wayne Cosson, the mayor’s handpicked Public Information Officer. Cosson was hired in August 2011. The 24-year-old had no college degree, no formal journalism experience, and no marketing or public relations experience. He had held two jobs since graduating from Woodham High School as Derek Stricklen— Walmart sales associate and Cox Communications customer care representative. He ran for three years a blog, Progressive Pensacola, that focused on the city government. The coverage was first impartial but later the posts heavily supported Hayward who defeated Mayor Mike Wiggins in November 2010.
Cosson was hired without a background check and paid $54,995 a year to be the mayor’s mouthpiece. Reynolds and Cosson had joined forces in managing the rebranding of the city of Pensacola. Hayward and Reynolds were the faces. Cosson did the behindthe-scenes management of the ad agency that Hayward had picked for a three-year, multi-million dollar contract, The Zimmerman Agency.
For Hayward to restore trust in government, his administration should have worked hard to deal with all public records quickly and protected the city’s employees from public humiliation. Though he had no experience with advertising agencies, Cosson placed himself on the same level as the mayor and city administrator. Any meetings with city officials had to be preapproved and scheduled by him, Mayor Hayward or Reynolds. As TZA bills began to mount and the city council, public and media began to ask for details, Reynolds and Cosson allegedly lied that the city didn’t have possession of the new city logos designed by TZA. The Independent News reported on this in its March 7 cover story “Ad Men: Team Hayward’s Million Dollar Logo.” The story caught the attention of Chief Assistant State Attorney Greg Marcille, who launched an investigation into the public record law violations. But that is not all that concerned the state attorney’s office. On the day the Independent News article was published, former Councilwoman Maren Deweese posted on her blog a document accusing Asmar of harassing a city employee.
DISCREDITING THE PAPER
The document appeared to be exempt and confidential. For Deweese to have possession of it violated city rules and procedures set in place to protect the identities of employees making complaints. Once an investigation was completed, all documents related to the complaint and any findings would have been made public. The complaint was never investigated by the city. Asmar never got to respond. It was withdrawn before Asmar could do anything. He had already stepped down as chief of staff two weeks earlier and had been promised by the mayor a consulting contract to help complete some economic inweekly.net
development projects. The release of the confidential document ended all that. According to the report released by the state attorney’s office, Maren Deweese said that Reynolds gave her the document, unsolicited, at a downtown bar, World of Beer. The timing of the leak suggested the administrator wanted it on the Internet when this paper’s TZA article was published. He also had to get it to Deweese before the employee exercised her right to confidentiality. Prior to its release, two of Reynolds’ WOB buddies sent threatening text messages and emails warning the publisher of the Independent News to back off the story or people would get hurt. One wrote that the publisher’s credibility would be damaged. The person whom Hayward asked to find out how the document got on Deweese’s website was the same person who allegedly leaked the document. Potentially the perfect crime—that was until the state attorney’s office began asking questions.
WHY JOHN ASMAR?
For the first 18 months of Ashton Hayward’s term as the first strong mayor of Pensacola, John Asmar made sure Hayward’s programs got done. The Community Maritime Park opened. Community centers were being built in Woodland Heights and at Legion Field. The dilapidated Blount Middle School was torn down, employees were given holiday bonuses, and the city even reduced its property tax rate. The chief of staff gave the newly elected Ashton Hayward two things he lacked— government experience and depth. Things got done at city hall, thanks to Asmar. As long as Asmar was at city hall, Reynolds would never be seen as the top dog. In a January 2012 email, Reynolds tried to get Asmar to submit to his leadership. “I am second in the organization in charge of all city staff,” Reynolds wrote. “Your role as Chief of Staff, the #3 position, encompasses the Office of the Mayor… I believe that this will give you the structure for you, me and Ashton to succeed. “ Mayor Hayward never clearly defined the roles of Reynolds and Asmar. And while his supporters may try to place blame for Cosson’s and Reynolds’ transgressions elsewhere, Hayward doesn’t come out of this tale unscathed. His lack of attention to detail, failure to manage his leadership team and his desire to avoid any controversy made him the ideal foil for Reynolds and Cosson.
TRAPPING HAYWARD
The genesis of the scheme appears to have begun at the end of January, according to city emails. The city administrator and PIO knew that Asmar was phasing out his role as chief of staff. Hayward had even told them that he would be gone by Jan. 31. On Feb. 1, Reynolds cut off Asmar’s city email account and his security access to the seventh floor. At this point, Asmar was still chief of staff and was waiting for the mayor to work out a plan for his transition to consultant. July 4, 2013
When he went to meet with the mayor on that Friday, Asmar couldn’t get to his office. Reynolds was nowhere to be found. Mayor Hayward exploded, brought Dick Barker into his office, and, in front of Asmar, said that there would be no change in Asmar’s status and pay. Barker was to begin working with Asmar on the City’s budget through his law firm. Reynolds was angry. Hayward might not follow through with his commitment. Asmar might not leave city hall. On Feb. 4, Reynolds drafted a memo regarding the transfer of Asmar’s secretary to Pensacola Energy. The only complaint that Reynolds gave in the memo was: “She
“I promise you, neither I nor Mayor Hayward spend half as much time worrying about your blog or your paper as you seem to think.” Derek Wayne Cosson explained to me at that time that she was very uncomfortable with her current working relationship with Mr. Asmar.” No other details were given. However, the bulk of the memo described what he believed was a dating relationship between Asmar and the mayor’s executive assistant. Both Asmar and the assistant are single. Though they disputed Reynold’s assertions about their relationship, it would not violate city policies if it had existed. Reynolds sent his memo to the City Attorney Jim Messer and asked about the city’s liability. Messer wrote Reynolds and Sherrer Kuchera, head of Human Resources, that all complaints must be investigated according to city policy and should be treated with the highest degree of confidentiality. Kurcher was not given a copy of the memo. Shortly after midnight on Feb. 6, Reynolds and the city clerk received two emails from heatherc115@yahoo.com. This unknown person requested any emails or memos sent by the city administrator during the last 30 days that contained any of the following words: (Asmar’s secretary’s first name), harassment and complaint. The person also wanted her title and salary and any invoices submitted by Asmar. During the next Committee of Whole meeting, Councilman Larry Johnson said that he was aware of a “harassment” complaint in city hall. He wanted someone to do an investigation. Reynolds responded that any reassignment of personnel was by request only. Johnson had been upset since May 2012 with Asmar over his refusal, at the mayor’s instructions, to withdraw a parking proposal that would have helped Bobby Switzer sell the Theisen Building to Pen Air Federal Credit Union. He had tried to get Asmar’s salary taken out of the 2013 city budget and had constantly hounded the mayor and his supporters to get Asmar
removed as chief of staff. Asmar had also refused to hire Johnson’s brother. Johnson’s girlfriend is Heather Coleman. Could she be heatherc115@yahoo.com? For the next two weeks, this person constantly demanded Reynolds’ files on any complaints. Hayward was made to believe that he was trapped. There was a document out there, Johnson could get his hands on it and the mayor would be embarrassed. City emails show that Hayward never asked HR to investigate the matter. The records show that when Asmar found out about the memo, he demanded an investigation. The mayor’s executive assistant provided an Affidavit of Truth that disputed Reynolds’ assertions about her. She asked for an investigation and was told by HR that there was not a complaint mentioning her or any memo from Reynolds. Had HR investigated the Reynolds memo, they would have found that the dates and times didn’t match his phone records and calendar. On Jan. 10, the day he said that he met with Asmar’s secretary, he was at Leadership Pensacola’s Military Day at NAS Pensacola at 7:30 a.m. The paper verified with the Greater Pensacola Chamber that Reynolds was in attendance at the base. These inconsistencies would have readily been found if HR had been given the memo to investigate. Finally the pressure became too great for the mayor and he asked Asmar to publicly step down as chief of staff, which he did on Friday, Feb. 22, effective March 31. The next day, the News Journal published a viewpoint from Asmar thanking the mayor for allowing him to serve and outlining their accomplishments.
THE CATFISH
But who is heatherc115@yahoo.com? The Independent News obtained the IP addresses that person used. On Feb. 15, the IP address was the same one used by Lewis J. Christopher, a fake identity created by Derek Cosson to post pro-Hayward and anti-Asmar comments on my blog. A public record request revealed that Derek Cosson logged on to Yahoo when heatherc115 sent her email to the city clerk. It appears that Cosson helped Reynolds, his boss, keep the pressure on the mayor to jettison Asmar. There is no direct evidence that Cosson was working with Reynolds to pressure the mayor, but we know that Reynolds came to the PIO’s rescue when he was caught in late February violating city policies over creating fake identities using city computers. On the day that Asmar stepped down, our paper discovered Cosson was posting on the blog using a series of fake names to attack council members while promoting the mayor. A “catfish” is someone who pretends to be someone they're not using Facebook or other social media to create false identities. There is a popular TV show all about “catfishing” unsuspecting people. Derek Cosson is apparently Pensacola’s “Catfish King.” 7
According to a worker for Wiggins’ mayoral campaign, Cosson was suspected of creating false identities and posting disparaging remarks about Wiggins on the daily newspaper’s website. Using a city computer, Cosson posted to our blog under the names, LJ Christopher, Lewis J. Christopher, Shelley, Rachel and Sandy—a clear violation of the city’s ethics policy and grounds for termination. When we outed Cosson, he immediately denied it. “Without exception, any time I have a comment about something on your blog it will be posted under my name or sent from this email address. My understanding is that any traffic coming from the City’s network will carry the same IP address. Of the names and email addresses you listed, the only one which I am familiar with is Rachel, who is my girlfriend, whom I know has posted on your blog occasionally, despite my advice. I promise you, neither I nor Mayor Hayward spend half as much time worrying about your blog or your paper as you seem to think. Derek Cosson Public Information Officer” A week later, Reynolds told the city council that indeed it was Cosson, but he
would not be fired because he did so under orders from his former supervisor. Privately, the city administrator told council members that his supervisor was Asmar. Four days after that meeting, Reynolds was hand delivering the complaint against Asmar to Deweese, according to the state attorney. On the same day, Cosson notified Independent News reporter Jeremy Morrison that our paper would no longer receive press releases from the city because we were no considered a legitimate newspaper. (This was coming from a man whose only qualification for his $55K job was running a blog for three years.) “Our press releases, all our press releases, go out to all legitimate members of the media,” Cosson said. He said the IN had been cut from the city’s media list because it “doesn’t follow the basic principles of journalism.” He suggested the publication “start behaving like a legitimate news organization.” Cosson was out to discredit the Independent News. His ban only lasted a few hours. When citizens protested his edict,
Cosson was forced to add the paper back to the media list.
WAITING FOR INVESTIGATION
When Deweese posted the complaint, Asmar immediately asked for an investigation. His former secretary exercised her confidentiality privilege, making the document exempt and confidential. State statute required the City to demand the return of the illegally possessed document. There is no record that the City did so. Pursuant to City Policy Section H2(c)(1) of the Human Resources Manual and page 9 of the Employee Manual, all complaints should be investigated and all complaints and related documents are confidential. This did not happen either. The lives and careers of two women and Asmar were hurt by the alleged actions of the city administrator. Before the state attorney’s report, Hayward refused to do anything about the matter. Asmar has been left waiting for the state attorney’s office to complete its investigation. The city owes him his last
“I have documents, emails, text messages and video tapes that document a pattern of unlawful behavior in the Office of the Mayor and show a total disregard for Florida law, the city charter and city policies.” John Asmar
invoice. The mayor has called prospective clients discouraging them from using his law firm. In a statement given the Independent News, Asmar said he wants to clear his name. “The Mayor knows that the allegations regarding me are unfounded. He and Mr. Larkin (city labor attorney) have repeatedly told my attorney, Eric Stevenson, and me that—the last time being in a meeting at Stevenson’s offices on Tuesday, April 23,” Asmar stated. “I have documents, emails, text messages and video tapes that document a pattern of unlawful behavior in the Office of the Mayor and show a total disregard for Florida law, the city charter and city policies,” he said. “I am prepared to release all documents to media upon completion of the state attorney’s investigation and when he grants me permission to do so.” The city waits to see how Mayor Hayward will react when he finally realizes that his key advisors not only broke the law, but may have played him and forced him to fire a key person to his early success. Reynolds and Cosson have violated city policies and its code of ethics. The Pensacola City Council may ask for its own investigation. The mayor’s smile may have to work overtime. {in} Note: John Asmar was the public records attorney for the Independent News from 2005-2011. All documents that support this article, plus a timeline of the events, are available online at inweekly.net.
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sacola Improv Event Center transforms into an indoor and outdoor art gallery showcasing painting, sculpture, photography, and jewelry. 375 N. Pace Blvd., noon to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, 332-5974 or bmgartfestival.com. BLACKFOOT GYPSIES Bluesy-southern rockers playing the perfect soundtrack for drinking beer with your friends on a summer night. The Gills, The JAG, Swayze, and Graffiti Bridge are all supporting. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St., 8 p.m. 434-9060 or pensacolahandlebar.com.
SATURDAY 7.13
The Mad Violinist and The Symphony Crack Orchestra / press photo If you’re mainly staycationing this year, have no worries about keeping entertained. Every Friday through Sunday this summer there is at least one thing to do daily for those who are Pensacola-bound. Below is a guide for local signature summer events as well as a few new—and maybe unusual—experiences taking place in Pensacola from July 5 through Sept. 2.
FRIDAY 7.5
BLUE WAHOOS BASEBALL The Pensacola Blue Wahoos play the Jackson Generals in game two of a 5-game home stand. In case you didn’t get your fill of fireworks on the Fourth of July, check out Saturday’s game starting at 6:30 p.m. It’s one of four remaining Saturday games (which all have fireworks after) and 28 overall regular season home games. Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, 7 p.m. 351 W. Cedar St., 934-8444 or bluewahoos.com.
July 5-7
SATURDAY 7.6
FIRECRACKER 5K To bounce back from any Independence Day over-indulging, take a walk (or run) during the 2013 Ronald McDonald House Firecraker 5K. Online registration ends July 4, but race day registration and packet pickup is available from 6-7 a.m. at Seville Quarter, inside Phineas Phoggs. Race begins July 4, 2013
at 7:30 a.m. For additional information, contact Running Wild, 435-9222 or visit werunwild.com/events/event/firecracker-5k. MAD VIOLINIST...and The Symphony Crack Orchestra bring the frenzy once again to Vinyl Music Hall. For only $7 a ticket, it's practically a steal. Mad Love and Fusebox Funk open for the Mad Violinist, a.k.a. Ashanti Floyd, who has recorded with Lupe Fiasco, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne among others. 2 S. Palafox St. 8 p.m., or vinylmusichall.com.
TAKE A HIKE The Western Gate Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike Fillingim Landing Trails as one of their regularly scheduled group hikes. The excursion departs from Fillingim Landing near the intersection of Jacks Branch Road and Saint Elizabeth Street in Molino. 10 a.m. westgate.floridatrail.org or meetup.com/ftawesterngate. CLASSIC MOVIE TIME The Saenger Theatre kicks off its Saenger Classic Movie Series with “Some Like It Hot.” For only $5 on most Saturday evenings of the summer, movie fans can see classics on the big screen in Pensacola’s oldest operating theatre. There will be 10 films in the series, which runs through September. For a schedule and additional info visit pensacolasaenger.com/classic-movies, or see below for listings. 118 S. Palafox, 7 p.m. 595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.
SUNDAY 7.14
BASTILLE DAY BRUNCH Enjoy a French inspired brunch at Apple Annie’s in Seville honoring the French national holiday Bastille Day, commemorating the storming of the French fort-turned-prison, the Bastille, and the beginning of the French Revolution. 130 E. Government St., 11 a.m. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com/events/bastille-day-brunchseville-quarter. Visit some of Pensacola’s historic forts (Fort Pickens, Fort Barrancas, or the boardwalk over the colonial fort archaeological site behind the Wentworth Museum) if you’re in the mood for after-brunch learning about masonry fortifications. See the summer museum guide for more information.
July 19-21
FRIDAY 7.19
GALLERY NIGHT It’s that time again! A reception at Blue Morning Gallery will help you put some art back into the Open Container Night experience. The show is titled “Birds of a Feather,” and 10 percent of sales from participating artists will go to the Northwest Florida Animal Sanctuary. A few birds from the sanctuary, along with handlers, will also be in attendance. Gallery Night itself runs until midnight, and will be the last until September. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 Palafox Pl., reception from 5-8 p.m. 429-9100 or bluemorninggallery.com.
SUNDAY 7.7
BREAKFAST AT WIMBLEDON BRUNCH Fans of tennis and/or English breakfasts will enjoy Seville Quarter’s Breakfast at Wimbledon brunch and viewing party, which starts at 8 a.m. The Wimbledon Men’s Finals will be shown while breakfast (and Pimm’s Cups) are served in Apple Annie's. 130 E. Government St., 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com/events/ breakfast-wimbledon.
FRIDAY 7.12 July 12-14
PENSACOLA BEACH AIR SHOW The airshow goes on sans Blue Angels on Friday and Saturday. Pensacola Beach, 1-3 p.m. pensacolabeach-
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GUMBO GALLERY GOES GULLAH Only blocks from Palafox Street, Gumbo Gallery is hosting an opening reception for the exhibit titled “Imagination Unlimited” by Gullah artist Hank D. Herring, owner of Green Herring Art & Framing in Beaufort, S.C. Herring will also offer Batik classes—demonstrating the ancient fabric dyeing technique—on Saturday at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The Saturday classes will be $45 per person, but the opening reception on Friday is free. 714 N. DeVilliers St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. 912-6806 or gumboartgallery.com.
SATURDAY 7.20
RUNNING OF THE BULLS Instead of actual bulls running to an arena, Pensacola’s nod to the annual event in Pamplona, Spain has members of the Gulf Coast Roller Derby Collective with wiffle bats in hand, charging down those on foot. A costume contest is also part of the mix of this family-friendly event, a part of Seville’s 3rd annual Fiesta de San Fermin en Pensacola that runs all weekend. 130 E. Government St., 10 a.m. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com/events/2013running-bulls.
SUNDAY 7.21
FITNESS ON BOARD Each Sunday, classes alternate between yoga and a bootcamp offering. A single class costs $26.25. All beach classes launch from Margaritaville Beach Hotel Pier, and the company also offers paddleboard rentals for $22.50 an hour or $84.50 for a day. 11 a.m. 165 Ft. Pickens Road, 912-8089 or fitnessonboard.com.
July 26-28
FRIDAY 7.26
THE WEDDING SINGER The stage adaptation of the 1998 Adam Sandler film of the same name. The musical debuted on Broadway in 2006 and makes its way to Pensacola as part of PSC’s Summer High School Onstage Workshop. Performances run the weekends of July 26-28 and Aug. 2-4. Ashmore Auditorium, 1000 College Blvd. 484-1000 or pensacolastate.edu/mt. BOUNCING VEGAN It’s Hip Hop Night with Bruce at Sluggo’s. Never been? Just check it out. At the least, you can get a
and recipe cards. 286 N. Palafox St., 6-8 p.m. Call Pensacola Cooks for reservations, 456-0743. SAENGER CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES: “A Streetcar Named Desire,” 7 p.m. 118 S. Palafox, 595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.
SUNDAY 7.28
PUG CRAWL, YA’LL The first annual “Pug Crawl” benefiting South Bark Animal Rescue will take place in downtown Pensacola. Hopjack’s is coordinating the crawl and is a stop along with 850 Open Water, The Tin Cow, and The Spotted Dog (with treats for the crawl’s four legged participants). There will be specials at every stop and 10 percent of all Seadog Brewery Sales go to South Bark. East side of Palafox St., 3 p.m. 497-6076.
FRIDAY 8.2
INDIE ROCK NEAR YOU Support local indie rock favorites Pioneers! O Pioneers!, Zulu Wave, and Imaginary Airshow at The Handlebar. You’ll be glad you did. 319 N. Tarragona St., 9 p.m. 434-9060 or pensacolahandlebar.com.
August 2-4
SATURDAY 8.3
Running of the Bulls / photo courtesy of Seville Quarter ARTISTS ROW In the afternoon, visit Artist’s Row, a monthly art festival featuring a variety of media including painting, pottery, photography, jewelry, unique crafts and more. Held in Historical Belmont-DeVilliers, you can duck into Five Sisters Blues Café or Blue Dot BBQ for refreshments. Intersection of Belmont and DeVilliers streets, 1-6 p.m., 912-6806 or devilliersmuseum.com. SAENGER CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES: “Singing in the Rain,” 7 p.m. 118 S. Palafox, 5953880 or pensacolasaenger.com. LIVING COLOUR Touring for the 25th anniversary of their debut album "Vivid" the super eclectic and influential Living Colour comes to Vinyl Music Hall. "Cult of Personality" is probably the best-known song off of the album, which the band is playing in its entirety for the tour. Tickets are $25, which isn't bad to see a seminal rock act. 8 p.m., 2 S. Palafox St. or vinylmusichall.com . 212 1
hearty vegan meal while you’re there. 101 S. Jefferson St., 9:30 p.m. 791-6501 or sluggospcola.blogspot.com.
SATURDAY 7.27
UKELELE CLASS Yes, it’s true. On this and most Saturdays, you can attend a Ukelele Class for Beginners at Blues Angel Music Center followed by a jam session until 11 a.m. While in the neighborhood, you could also stop by CJ’s for breakfast before, or Elbow Room for pizza and a beverage afterward. 657 Pace Blvd., 9:30 a.m. 457-7557 or bluesangelmusic.com. COUPLE UP AND COOK Pensacola Cooks partners with Polonza Bistro chef Brad Jones for a Couples Cook class at Polonza Bistro. Test your love and culinary prowess all in one tasteful—and tasty—setting. The class theme is “Hands-on Knife Skills.” The $95 per couple cost covers the class, wine,
BUSHWACKER 5K The run—the best way to burn off the weekend’s Bushwacker Festival calories—starts at Shorline Park in Gulf Breeze and finishes at Bamboo Willie’s on the beach. Late registration is available. For additional info about the race contact Running Wild, 435-9222 or visit werunwild.com/ events/event/bushwacker-5k/ . SAENGER CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES: “North by Northwest,” 7 p.m. 118 S. Palafox, 7 p.m. 5953880 or pensacolasaenger.com PSYCHIC SATURDAY Every Saturday night, The Mystic Cottage hosts a Psychic Medium Gallery, which is a group reading for $10 a person. You can also schedule individual or off-site group readings by calling the store. When visiting, be sure to peruse the bookstore that sells a variety of items including herbs, essential oils, gemstones and music to help get connected and balanced. 4971 Mobile Hwy., 6:30-8:30 p.m. 456-5119 or mysticcottage.webs.com.
August 9-11
FRIDAY 8.9
GO BOWLING When’s the last time you rolled Big Lebowski style? Hit Liberty Lanes where the party goes on until 2 a.m. Friday night/Saturday morning. The Dude would abide and you should, too, at least once this summer. 3200 N. Palafox St., Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. 434-6441.
SATURDAY 8.10
DRINK AND LEARN Stop by the Pensacola Bay Brewery for the weekly Brewery Tour. The samples are reason enough to pony up the $5 tour fee, but getting a peek at the brewery operations is the perfect way to understand how what you’re drinking is made. 225 E. Zaragoza St., 3 p.m. 434-3353 or pbbrew.com. SAENGER CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES: “West Side Story,” 7 p.m. The series will take a week off, but will be back on August 10.
SUNDAY 8.4
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME …or the Pensacola Little Theatre, which will present its production of “The Wizard of Oz” over the weekends of Aug. 2-4 and Aug. 9-11. 400 S. Jefferson St., 7:30 p.m. 432-2042 or pensacolalittletheatre.com. inweekly.net
the grandson of legendary North Mississippi bluesman R.L. Burnside and continues the family tradition. For only $5 you can enjoy the sounds of the new generation of the blues. 2 S. Palafox St. 8 p.m., or vinylmusichall.com.
SUNDAY 8.25
AL MARTIN ON PIANO If you need an event to close out the weekend, take Scenic Highway to the Quality Inn near the interstate where piano guru Al Martin plays Thursdays through Sundays in the lounge. A long time heavy hitter in the Pensacola music scene, Martin’s laidback shows in the lounge are the perfect way to unwind and see a local legend at work. 7601 Scenic Hwy., 7-11 p.m. 477-7155. The Grascals / press photo
SUNDAY 8.11
VEGAN SUNDAYS Start your day off healthily and tastily with a vegan organic brunch at End of the Line Café. If you’ve never been, you’re missing out on a delicious weekly tradition. Usually three courses, dessert is always included, too. If you’re inspired to learn some vegan cooking tips after your meal, sign up for the Aug. 19 cooking class at the restaurant by Thursday, Aug. 15. 610 E. Wright St., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 429-0336 or eotlcafe.com.
FRIDAY 8.16
STARGAZING IS FREE…although you may not know what exactly you’re looking at without some help. For free advice from people who literally know what’s up, head to the beach for “An Evening Under the Stars,” a free stargazing event at the Gulfside Pavilion sponsored by the Escambia Amateur Astronomers Association. Also takes place on Saturday 8/17. Sundown through 10 p.m. eaaa.net. STATE SOUNDS Boca Raton/Delray Beach based Mylo Ranger play at Sluggo’s with locals Space Voyager and Honeygun also on the bill. Who knows, the band—described as alternative folk—could be your new favorite. Or one of those that, when they’re famous, we all say, “Remember when they played Sluggo’s?” 101 S. Jefferson St., 9:30 p.m. 7916501 or sluggospcola.blogspot.com.
August 16-18
SATURDAY 8.17
SECOND HAND TRESAURE HUNTING Antique Malls abound on the West Side, with one stretch of Navy Boulevard even dubbed “Antiques Row.” Start Saturday by visiting T&W Flea Market (1717 N. T St., 433-4315) for an outdoor shopping bonanza. If there is still space in your car, head over to Blue Moon Antique Mall (3721 W. Navy Blvd., 455-7377), Antiques & More (3929 W. Navy Blvd., 455-1060), Allison’s Antiques (3940 Navy Blvd., 453-5001), View Carre Antiques & Consignment (4007 Navy Blvd., 516-3032), and maybe wrap up the day with an auction at Garth’s Auction Gallery (3930 W. Navy Blvd., 456-1792). Keep your eyes peeled for July 4, 2013
signs as new stores pop up with regularity on Navy and New Warrington Road, too. Most all listed are open until at least 5 p.m.
SUNDAY 8.18
DANCE, DANCE PARA-CON Fans of zombies, the paranormal, and horror films have reason to rejoice: Pensacola is hosting its own Para Con Aug. 17-18. The event culminates with the “Zombies, Freaks, and Geeks Ball” on Sunday night. TV Celebrities including “Walking Dead” actors, Ari Lehman of Jason: Friday the 13th, and Scott Tepperman from “Ghost Hunters International” will be among the guests. 130 E. Government St., 8 p.m.-? 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com/events/ pensacola-para-con.
FRIDAY 8.23
NIGHT LIGHT For a sky-high Friday night experience, the Pensacola Lighthouse hosts a Light of the Moon Tour. Aspiring ghost hunters can also check the schedule for the lighthouse’s Ghost Hunts held regularly throughout the summer. 2081 Radford Road, 8 p.m. 393-1561 or pensacolalighthouse.org.
August 23-15
SATURDAY 8.24
BAYOU TEXAR TORCHLIGHT TOUR For more nighttime adventures, Pensacola Paddle Sport Rentals leads the night tours every Saturday through the summer. Enjoy a different view of the bayou during the hour and a half long tour. Single kayaks are $10 and tandems are $15. 2001 E. Lloyd St., 7:30 p.m. 255-5423 or pensacolapaddlesport.com. SAENGER CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES: “Rear Window,” 7 p.m. 118 S. Palafox, 595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com. GET THE BLUES... just for the night. Cedric Burnside plays Vinyl Music Hall. A multi-instrumentalist, Cedric is
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FRIDAY 8.30
BLUEGRASS, BOURBON, AND BREWS Presented (Labor Day by Jim Beam, the Weekend) tasting and music event sounds like a smooth to kick off a summer weekend at the Pensacola Bay Center. There will be 20 craft bourbons and 20 craft brews on hand for sampling and the Grammy-nominated bluegrass group the Grascals will provide the music along with Blue Dogs and the Honeycutters. Tickets are $40 for sampling and $20 if you’d just like to enjoy the music only. 201 E. Gregory St., 6:30 p.m. 432-0800 or pensacolabaycenter.com.
SATURDAY 8.31
See the museum guide for something to do—it’s the end of summer, there has to be at least one historic site you haven’t visited yet. So get to it! SAENGER CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES: “African Queen,” 7 p.m. 118 S. Palafox, 595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.
SUNDAY 9.1
BATHTUB (OR WHATEVER) RACES Bamboo Willie’s holds a Jamaican Fest Friday through Sunday this weekend, but perhaps the most-worth viewing event is the Anything That Floats Boat Race. Racers can build and enter their own homemade creation or borrow one from Bamboo Willie. 400 Quietwater Beach Road, 2 p.m. 918-9888 or bamboowillies.com. PBR BUFFET If you’re up late, visit the Handlebar for their regular Sunday All You Can Drink draft Pabst’s Blue Ribbon for $7. You probably have Monday off, so why not ring in Labor Day with a toast to those who endeavored for workers’ rights (like the right to have days off )? Happy end of summer! 319 N. Tarragona St., 10 p.m.-2 p.m. 434-9060 or pensacolahandlebar.com. {in}
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YOUR LOCAL MUSEUMS GUIDE by Jessica Forbes
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$3 per person over 12 months of age and includes access to both floors of the museum, open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Opened in 2012, most exhibits are hands-on and help kids—and their adults—learn about various aspects of Pensacola’s past. The Pensacola Children’s Museum 115 E. Zaragoza St. 595-1559 historicpensacola.org
HISTORIC PENSACOLA VILLAGE PENSACOLA MUSEUM OF ART Pensacola Museum of Art Between Pensacola and Milton, there are enough museums to keep you busy each Saturday from now through Labor Day. The upside of museum hopping—in addition to getting your learn on—is that many of the museums are free or have a low admission cost, so they make a great destination if you’re trying not to break the bank. Aside from being good for entertaining out-of-town guests, it’s also not a bad idea to pop into the museums occasionally, as most have rotating exhibits and try to keep the permanent exhibits fresh for locals who’ve visited in the past.
Gulf Breeze and Pensacola Beach
NAVAL LIVE OAKS
Once the site from which the U.S. military harvested oak for building warships, the trees of Naval Live Oaks are now preserved for the public. Over 7.5 miles of trails allow visitors to explore the preserve. The Visitor
Center is open Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you have time to make it during the week, short films and interactive exhibits explain the plants, wildlife and history of the site, with a view of the Santa Rosa Sound. The site and trails are open daily, 8 p.m. to sunset. Naval Live Oaks Area and Visitor Center U.S. 98, immediately east of Gulf Breeze 934-2622 nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/naval-live-oaks.htm
FORT PICKENS
The park, part of Gulf Islands National Seashore (GINS), is open 7 a.m. through sunset, while the Visitor’s Center is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Guided tours of the fort, which was completed in 1834, take place daily at 2 p.m. The fort’s museum reopened last summer for the first time since Hurricane Ivan in 2004, and interactive exhibits and HD audiovisual features are part of the new-and-improved museum space. Entrance fee per vehicle is $8 and $3 per person on foot, bicycle, or motorcycle. Passes are valid for seven days and will get you into other GINS parks, including Perdido Key/Johnson Beach and Opal Beach. Fort Pickens Historic Site and Visitor Center 1400 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach 934-2635 nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/fort-pickens.htm
The T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum will be closed for a portion of the summer for renovations (starting July 27), but the adjacent Historic Pensacola Village and the Museum of Commerce (the one with the streetcar inside), and Museum of Industry (the one with the locomotive outside) will be open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every day but Sundays. See how Pensacolians once lived and worked through various time periods represented. Admission for adults is $6, $3 for kids, and $5 for senior citizens and active duty military. Tickets can be purchased at the Tivoli High House Shop. Admission also includes guided tours of each of the historic buildings in the Village. Until it closes in July, admission to the Wentworth is free. Historic Pensacola Village – Tivoli High House Shop 208 E. Zaragoza St. 595-5993 historicpensacola.org
DESTINATION ARCHAEOLOGY RESOURCE CENTER
Also free is admission to the Destination Archaeology Resource Center at the Florida Public Archaeology Network Coordinating Center, which is across Main Street from the Historic Pensacola Village. Located in the former Louisville & Nashville (L&N) Railroad Terminal, the building itself is a piece of history, having been relocated from the demolished Commendencia Street Wharf. The center has a large exhibit on Florida archaeology, including photographs and artifacts, and is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) Coordinating Center 207 E. Main St. 595-0050 flpublicarchaeology.org/nwrc
PENSACOLA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Fort Pickens 414 1
For the little ones in your life, take a visit to the Children’s Museum. Admission is
The Pensacola Museum of Art (PMA) resides in what was once the City Jail. Permanent and temporary exhibits are now on display within the museum’s two floors of galleries. This summer, the Members Juried Art Show shows off the talent of museum members with a variety of mediums represented. Admission is $5 for adults, free for kids under 5, and $3 for seniors, students with ID and active duty military. Open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pensacola Museum of Art 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 pensacolamuseumofart.org
Pensacola Naval Air Station (NAS)
NATIONAL NAVAL AVIATION MUSEUM
It’s big, it’s free, and it’s pretty amazing if you like looking at airplanes. Even if you don’t think it’s your thing, the Naval Aviation Museum is one of those places you should try at least once—you may be surprised how intriguing some of the gear and different vignettes about life at home and abroad for the military during various wars are. Also, it’s a good place to check out a film on an IMAX Giant Screen Theatre. Open Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. National Naval Aviation Museum and IMAX Theater 1750 Radford Blvd. 452-3604 navalaviationmuseum.org inweekly.net
National Naval Aviation Museum
PENSACOLA LIGHTHOUSE
While out on the base, why not stop by the lighthouse? First lit in 1859, visitors can climb the stairs for a view of the Pensacola Pass and surrounding area from 160 feet. The Keepers’ Quarters now serve as the gift shop and museum. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under, seniors, and active duty military. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sundays from noon-5:30 p.m. Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum 2081 Radford Blvd. 637-4050 Pensacolalighthouse.org
FORT BARRANCAS
Not far from the lighthouse is Fort Barrancas, the counterpart to Fort Pickens as far as defending the pass into Pensacola Bay went. The Spanish, British and American militaries constructed fortifications at the site, and the current American-built structure was completed in 1844. Tours of the fort take place at 2 p.m. daily. Those who’d like to tour the Advanced Redoubt, constructed in 1845, can do so on Saturdays at 11 a.m. The fort and visitors center are open daily throughout the summer from 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Admission is free. Fort Barrancas Historic Site and Visitor Center 3182 Taylor Road 455-5167 nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/fort-barrancas.htm
the Arcadia Mill site now has a visitor center, trails and boardwalks complete with signage explaining the numerous operations that once went on there. Admission is free and the site is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with tours at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site and Visitor Center 5709 Mill Pond Lane 626-3084 historicpensacola.org/arcadia.cfm
WEST FLORIDA RAILROAD MUSEUM
Those who’ve visited or taken note of the FPAN Center/L&N Railroad Terminal Building in Pensacola will recognize the architecture of the West Florida Railroad Museum, which is housed in the Milton L&N Depot. In addition to the museum itself there are several train cars to explore on the property. Admission is free, but donations—the primary source of funding for the museum—are accepted. Open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. West Florida Railroad Museum 5003 Henry St. 623-3645 wfrm.org {in}
Milton and Bagdad
ARCADIA MILL
Lumber, textiles, buckets, and food products were only a few of the products made by utilizing the power of Mill Pond Creek. Formerly the site of the largest waterpowered industrial complex in the region, July 4, 2013
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Get Out of Town ALL IN A DAY’S DRIVE by Sarah McCartan
Sarah McCartan poses for Dinosaur photo op in Elberta, Ala. Sure, summer is a prime time to get a bit more creative than usual on your familiar home front, and maybe even discover a favorite new hot spot or two, but it is also an equally great time to get out of town. Luckily for us, Pensacola is situated smack in the middle of eclectic hideaways, beachside boroughs, thriving capitals and music meccas, so you don’t have to go far for an adventure. In fact, adventure awaits you in all directions—all in a day’s drive. The South is home to so many wonderful places the destination list is somewhat endless. That said, here are a few select locales to get you started, including some off the beaten path detours along the way. Now, on your mark, get set, get out of town!
ECLECTIC HIDEAWAY Fairhope, Ala.
DRIVING DISTANCE:
It is a 55-minute car ride to the heart of downtown via I-I0; slightly longer if you opt for the scenic route along Hwy. 98.
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ituated along the East side of Mobile Bay, Fairhope’s quaint appeal, serene backdrop and small town charm make it
SOUTHERN SOPHISTICATION:
More than 100 years old, the Fairhope Inn is among several Fairhope dining establishments that topped Mobile Bay Magazine’s summer list of “15 Top Local Eats.” Worldclass Chef Alan Blair was previously a tour chef for Michael and Janet Jackson—can’t get much more legit than that. Enjoy a dazzling lunch or dinner presentation of flavors at the Inn. The Fairhope Inn, 63 S. Church St., thefairhopeinn.com
WINNING COMBO: Welcome to Central Square Records, I mean, Sundog Books. That’s right, downstairs it’s a bookstore, upstairs it’s a record store, meaning it’s virtually impossible to walk away empty handed. Mark Your Calendar: Upstairs in the record store there is a designated nook for in-store performances. Catch Pine Hill Haints at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27. Central Square Records/Sundog Books, 89 Central Square, sundogbooks.com
OFFBEAT DETOUR: Should you
SQUARE CENTER: The Square is lit-
choose the Hwy. 98 route to or from Fairhope, nothing deserves a stop like a quick dinosaur photo opportunity. I mean, come on! Directions: From Hwy. 98 in Elberta, turn onto Country Road 95 until you see a sign for Barber Marina. Turn right onto Fish Trap Road and follow until you see another road for the marina. At this sign, make a left. Look closely—dinosaurs are spaced out along both sides of Letterman Road. roadsideamerica.com
an ideal hideaway. While its natural beauty is enough to warrant the drive over, its eclectic ambiance makes it worth sitting down and staying awhile. Here are a few stops to enrich your day in Fairhope.
EXPLORE BY BIKE: 30A offers nearly
BEACHSIDE BOROUGH Seaside, Fla.
A TASTE OF (CHAI) HEAVEN:
Located just outside of downtown, there’s no better place to start a relaxing day in Fairhope than The Coffee Loft, whose chai will surely make your taste buds shout and sing. If there is one thing that is as consistent as The Coffee Loft’s beverage quality, it’s the parking lot that is always full. The Coffee Loft, 503 N. Section St., (251) 929-2299.
BOOKWORM HAVEN: In the heart of downtown Fairhope, nestled amidst boutiques, sits Page & Palette. While this independent bookstore is adjoined to a coffee shop, its overwhelming appeal is its expansive selection of books, gift items, and if you just so happen to fancy writing on pretty paper—journals. The bookstore regularly plays host to author signings and meet and greets. Mark Your Calendar: Stop by the “In the Pacific” book signing and discussion with author Sally Caldwell, 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 9. Page & Palette, 32 S. Section St., pageandpalette.com RUN WILD: The subtle rolling hills of Fairhope make it most conducive to all things active. For a taste of home, be sure to visit Running Wild’s Fairhope location. Mark Your Calendar: If you are up for an especially early start, join in a group walk or run, departing at 6 a.m. Thursdays through July 25. Running Wild, 214 Fairhope Ave., werunwild.com
erally the center of Seaside, lined by specialty shops galore, and is home to many events. Mark Your Calendar: It doesn’t get fresher than the Seaside Farmer’s Market. In addition to getting a true taste for the location in the form of baked goods, produce, plants and more, the event offers cooking demos and activities. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Tuesdays and Saturdays. seasidefarmersmarket.wordpress.com; seasidefl.com
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Just shy of a two-hour drive down Hwy. 98 and Florida’s Scenic Hwy. 30A.
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wy. 30A is home to a line of tucked away beachside boroughs that have managed to remain largely preserved, rather than built up, including the village of Seaside. Despite the amount of attention it has garnered from serving as the site of “The Truman Show,” Seaside has managed to hold on tightly to its signature charm. Tourist appeals aside, here are suggested ways to take in this particular borough. Sand Sculptures' work
20 miles of a paved path perfect for walking, running and especially exploring by bike. If you don’t feel like carting your own bike over, rentals are available at several of the beach stops, including Big Fish Bike Rentals. bigfishbikerentals.com
SAND SCULPTING: If you are looking to get your hands and feet in the actual sand, since you are at the beach after all, consider Sand Sculptures—fun for the whole family. A sculpting team will meet you at your beach of choice along 30A, with all the tools necessary to provide you lessons in the art of sand castling, and maybe even turn you into a master sculptor. beachsandsculptures.com
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Tickets are available online or at the museum. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., high.org.
A WALK IN THE PARK: The 21-acre
SkyView Atlanta
OFFBEAT DETOUR: Just a few miles
back down 30A in neighboring Grayton Beach is The Red Bar. From crab cakes to seafood stuffed eggplant, the food is as fresh as the atmosphere, which is typically filled with live music. The Red Bar, 70 Hotz Ave., Santa Rosa Beach, theredbar.com
THRIVING CAPITAL Atlanta
DRIVING DISTANCE:
About five hours, depending on the number of pit stops.
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tlanta (the ATL)—although some days you seem so far away, you really aren’t. This capital city is home to baseball, universities, art, culture, food and a lot of people. While it is oftentimes overlooked as a day trip destination, it can make for a packed day if you get an early enough start, and if not, it’s certainly a worthwhile overnight stay. While a Braves game and a hotdog from the Varsity should already be on your list, here are a few of the less publicized things to check out while you are in the ATL.
Centennial Olympic Park located in downtown is home to a variety of events and daily activities this summer. While you’re there, if you think—hey that looks a lot like the 360 observation wheel, it’s because it is. Yes, the Pensacola Beach observation wheel has been rebranded as the SkyView and moved to this Atlanta park. So if you missed it at the beach, you can escape the heat and take a ride while you are in the ATL. Mark Your Calendar: Park Market with local farmers, bakers and artisans from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., every second and fourth Saturday. Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Ave W. N.W., centennialpark.com; skyviewatlanta.com
EAT STREET: For a different flavor, check out Underground Atlanta’s Food Trucks. The current lineup includes hot dogs, sliders, tex-mex, and fresh, all-natural frozen popsicles. Mark Your Calendar: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesdays on Upper Alabama St., underground-atlanta.com UP RIVER: If you’ve had enough of the fast-paced city, step away to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Although much of the river flows at a “lazy” speed making it prime for canoes, kayaks or swimming, this 48-mile span of river also contains up to Class 2 rapids. The Recreation Area is a token spot for hiking, biking, or picnicking. Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, 1978 Island Ford Pkwy., chattahoocheeriver.areaparks.com OFFBEAT DETOUR: Atlanta is a bit of
a drive to factor in a proper detour (unless we are talking about a peach stand); however, it’s a crime to leave the ATL without swinging by IKEA. Just make sure you have cleaned out the trunk of your car first. There may be a million and one places to shop in Atlanta, but IKEA is a theme park in and of itself. And as an added bonus, it sits in a heavily populated shopping area. IKEA, 441 16th St., N.W., Atlantic Station.
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SIGNATURE STROLL (PART 1)— THE QUARTER: From Beignets, street
acrobatics and fortune telling by day, to Bourbon Street by night, anything is a go in the French Quarter of New Orleans. If you are looking to be touristy, grab a hand grenade (the drink) or a to-go daiquiri for your walk. Be sure to stop through Peaches Records, walk along the waterfront, catch a ride on a streetcar, and watch the sunset over Jackson Square.
SIGNATURE STROLL (PART 2)— MAGAZINE STREET: From the Up-
town end and Whole Foods, to the nearby Quarter corridors with winning restaurants such as Juan’s Flying Burrito, Magazine Street is your grand central station for every ethnicity of food you could fathom, upscale and second hand shopping, manageable parking, lovely houses, and all in all, less tourist-flooded fun. magazinestreet.com
RUNNING RED: New Orleans is home
to numerous race events—including the Red Dress Run. This two-mile run through the French Quarter offers a show for spectators, with runners decked out in flamboyant red dresses. The race is followed by a party at the park with live music, beer and barbecue. This charity fundraiser is sponsored by the New Orleans Hash House Harriers. Mark Your Calendar: 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, starting and ending in Armstrong Park. nolareddress.com
DIRTY LINENS: Don’t let the name fool you, a French Quarter takeoff on the Warehouse District's White Linen Night, this artsy party up and down Royal Street features live music, local art, special sales at retail shops
and food and drink vendors. Mark Your Calendar: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 500 to 1000 blocks of Royal Street.
BYWATER JAZZ: More than just about
anything else, music runs rampant throughout the city of New Orleans both on the streets and inside the venues that abound— from Tipitina’s Uptown to the House of Blues and One Eyed Jacks in the Quarter, to the lounges, bars and clubs that are found on and around every corner. Mark Your Calendar: This summer, Thursday nights at Vaughan’s in the Bywater is the place to be for jazz with Kermit Ruffins kicking off at 8:30 p.m. Vaughan’s Lounge, 4229 Dauphine St., (504) 947-5562.
ICE COLD SNO: It’s no secret it’s hot in
New Orleans in the summer. Let’s face it— it’s hot everywhere in the South. If you are looking to cool down with some “Sno,” consider the historic Hansen’s Sno-bliz, a trusted favorite for flavorful, shaved ice. Hansen’s Slo-bliz, 4801 Tchoupitoulas St., snobliz.com
STREET ART SIGHTINGS: Did you
know legendary street artist Banksy visited New Orleans a while back to commemorate the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina? Most of the pieces are now painted over or the buildings have been demolished, but a couple are protected under plexi glass. You can see "Umbrella Girl" on the corner of Kerlerec and N. Rampart St. and "Grey Ghost" Uptown on Carondelet and Clio St.
OFFBEAT DETOUR: A trip to the re-
mote Abita Brewery offers not only a quick tour, but more importantly, all the Abita you can drink up in an hour—yes, the secret’s out. The brewery is located in Covington/ Abita Springs, just a 30-minute drive North of New Orleans over the Lake Pontchartrain Bridge. Abita Brewery, 21084 Hwy. 36, Covington, abita.com {in}
MUSIC MECCA New Orleans
GET HIGH (ON ART): High Museum
of Art is located in Midtown, the arts and business district of Atlanta, and just so happens to be coined as the leading art museum in the Southeast. The museum boasts more than 13,000 pieces of contemporary art in its permanent selection. Mark Your Calendar: High has several recurring events including Thirsty Thursdays with half price admission after 4 p.m. (until 8 p.m.), drinks for purchase and tours of the permanent collection at 6:30 p.m.
you most likely have had the pleasure of experiencing to some degree, along with others you may not have. Either way, any time of the year is the perfect time of year to be in New Orleans. Period.
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FOR THE KIDS
Camping It Up by Samantha Crooke
Pensacola MESS Hall Summer Camp / courtesy photo School has been out for a while now. Translation: Parents of school age kids are fighting the good, nearly impossible, fight to keep summer boredom at bay. By no means comprehensive, since there are literally hundreds of camps and classes in our area, here is our list of some of our favorite ways to help calm the crazies.
ARGO ADVENTURE CAMP Campers will enjoy daily access to a 36-foot Climbing Wall and Aquatic Center, as well as traditional and non-traditional sports and daily enrichment activities. Ages 5-12. Three day or one week sessions available through Aug. 5. University of West Florida, 11000 University Pkwy, 4742539 or visit uwf.edu/recreation/Intramural-
Sports/summercamp1.cfm. ART CHICKS KIDS CAMP Classes teach hands-on artistic expression utilizing different media under the tutelage of experienced art teachers. K-2nd grade and 3rd-5th grade. July 8-12. Alyssa’s Antique Mall (class is in Dawsen’s Nook), 4586 Chumuckla Hwy, 791-0149 or search Art Chicks Designs on Facebook. BLUE WAHOOS SUMMER BASEBALL CAMP Two days of baseball fun and instruction by the Blue Wahoos. Ages 8-14. Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, W. Cedar St., milb. com or email cgadboys@bluewahoos.com. BRICKS 4 KIDZ Introduces engineering and architecture principles through LEGO® building and creative play. Ages 3-13. Weeklong or day sessions run through Aug. 5. Bricks 4 Kidz, 2403 Langley Ave., 293-5415 or visit bricks4kidz.com/florida-pensacola-pace. DANCE CAMP Introduces kids to ballet, jazz, tumbling, hip-hop and tap dance. Throughout the two weeks, campers enjoy creating costumes and props for their recital day, the last Friday of the camp. July 16-July 26. Ages 7-13. Gull Point Resource Center. 7000 Spanish Trail, 494-7360
or visit playpensacola.com/programs. asp?activityID=23370. EXPLORE UWF SUMMER CAMPS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), History and Archeology, Reading and Writing, Art, Theater and Music, Sports, and more. Incoming Kindergarteners to Incoming 10th graders. One week camps run through Aug. 5. Locations vary by camp and include Hellen Caro Elementary School, Pensacola Beach Elementary, Pensacola Historic Village-Downtown Pensacola, and UWF Main Campus-Pensacola. 473-7468 or visit uwf.edu/explorecamps. FITNESS ONBOARD KIDS SUP CAMP Campers will be introduced to Stand Up Paddleboarding fitness through a variety of team building activities and games. Ages 8-12 (must be able to swim unassisted). Aug. 5, 7, and 9. Pensacola Beach at Margaritaville. 912-8089 or visit fitnessonboard.com/sup-camp.html. FLIP FACTORY Weekly themes, large group activities, and access to an open gym and water slide. Ages 4-14. Week long classes run though Aug. 12. Flip Factory, 9245 N. Palafox, 969-9111 or visit flipfactorypensacola.com/Summer_Camp.html.
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Innerlight Surf Camp / courtesy photo GULF BREEZE ZOO SUMMER CAMP Includes conservation based education and hands on encounters with zoo animals. K-2nd grade, 3rd-5th grade, 6th-9th grade and 10-12th grade. July 15-19 & July 22-26. Gulf Breeze Zoo, 5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, 932-2229 or visit gulfbreezezoocamp.com. INNERLIGHT SURF CAMP Camp teaches surfing etiquette, culture, training and techniques and ocean science such as info on waves, tides and marine biology. Ages 8 and up (must be a good swimmer). Threeday camps run through Aug. 12. Pensacola Beach, 549-4011 or visit innerlightsurf.com/ surf-camps. JUNIOR RANGERS AND JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS SUMMER DAY CAMP Nature and science focused activities including hiking and monitoring and recording beach data for park biologists. Junior Lifeguard program promotes beach safety and awareness of local area beaches while educating in the role the professional lifeguard. Junior Rangers (ages 6-11) and Sea Stars (ages 3-5), Junior Lifeguards (ages 12-19). Two-day programs run through July 29. Gulf Islands National Seashore, 934-2600 or visit nps.gov/guis/forkids/index.htm. KAYAK CAMP A kayak adventure camp that introduces skills such as how to row, paddle, and basic water sports safety. July 15-17, Aug. 5-7. Ages 7-13. Bayview Resource Center, 2001 E. Lloyd St., 516-9382 or visit playpensacola.com. MOJO ELITE GYMNASTICS CAMP Activities include games, gymnastics, crafts, swim time, a zip line, rock wall, and more. Weeklong or day sessions run through Aug. 12. Mojo Elite Gym, 6890 W. Fairfield Drive, 733-3547 or visit mojogymnastics.com/camps.html. THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF PENSACOLA SUMMER CAMP Themes alternate from week to week and include such creative and enriching topics as cooking, drama, Spanish, technology and science. Ages 3 years - entering 6th grade. Weeklong July 4, 2013
sessions run through Aug. 9. Tennis camp also available. Montessori School Campus, 1010 N. 12th Ave. Suite 138, 469-8138 or visit montessoripensacola.com/summer. PENSACOLA COOKS KIDS SUMMER CAMPS PCKids class topics range from cooking fundamentals to growing food and teaching environmental responsibility to table manners and world fare. Ages 5 and up, 5-9, and 10 and up. Classes run through Aug. 5. Class meets at various locations throughout the area. 456-0743 or visit facebook.com/PensacolaCooks. PENSACOLA MESS HALL SUMMER CAMPS Camp sessions available include Engineer It: Build different contraptions to understand the essentials of engineering, and Flight: Create flying crafts to learn more about the forces of flight. Ages entering grades 1st-3rd, 4th-6th, and 5th9th. Weeklong sessions run through July 15. Pensacola MESS Hall, 116 N. Tarragona, 1-877-937-6377 or visit pensacolamesshall. org/visit/programs-camps. PENSACOLA MUSEUM OF ART SUMMER ART CAMP FOR KIDS Exposes campers to works of art and related artistic techniques through interactive gallery and studio experiences. Part of the day will be spent outside in the park doing art-related activities. Ages 5-8 and 9-13.Week long or day sessions run through Aug. 5. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson, 432-6247 ext. 204 or visit pensacolamuseumofart. org/education/31. PLAY PENSACOLA SUMMER CAMP Activities include swimming, active and creative play, and visiting local attractions. Ages K-5th grade. Weeklong camps run through Aug. 12. Locations include Vickrey Resource Center, 2130 Summit Blvd., 912-4056, and Gull Point Resource Center, 7000 Spanish Trail, 494-7360 or visit playpensacola.com. PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE KID’S COLLEGE Class options include art,
learn shooting, editing, and storytelling science, athletics, and more. Ages 6-14. techniques as well as composition, design, Weeklong sessions run through Aug. 12. and framing for video driven media. The Pensacola State College Kids’ College four-day course will cover the use of Headquarters, building 96, 1000 College Blvd., 484-1797 or visit pensacolastate.edu/ cameras and software programs, Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop, to give kids continuingeducation/KC2013Schedule.pdf. the kick-start they need to start producing PENSACOLA YACHT CLUB SUMMER their own work. Ages 7 and up. Sessions CAMPS Provides participants with sailare Mon.-Thurs. and run through Aug. 5. ing, swimming, kayaking, paddle boardWaterboyz, 380 N. Ninth Ave., 433-2929, ing and marine biology experience. Ages or visit waterboyz.com/camps. 5-17. Weeklong camps run through Aug. WATERBOYZ SKATE CAMP Each skater 5. Pensacola Yacht Club, 1897 Cypress St., sets their own goal at the beginning of the 433-8804 or visit pensacolayachtclub.org/ week (how to drop-in, ollie, grind, etc.) Summer-Sailing-Programs.aspx. and instructors help them get there. There PINS AND PALS SUMMER CAMP Bowling are a range of abilities in each session instruction from certified coaches and free which really helps the kids to motivate registration into Fall Youth Leagues. Ages each other. Ages 7 and up. Sessions are 5-18. July 8-15-22-29; Aug. 5-12. Cordova Mon.-Thurs. and run through Aug. 12. Lanes, 2111 Airport Blvd., 477-2300 or visit Waterboyz, 380 N. Ninth Ave, 433-2929, cordovalanes.com. or visit waterboyz.com/camps. PTSDA KARATE SUPER SUMMER KID’S WATERBOYZ SURF CAMP Camp teaches CAMP Camp promotes staying physisurfing, paddleboarding, skimboarding, cally and mentally fit through the sumocean awareness and safety, and wave mer months. Includes weekly field trips knowledge and etiquette. Ages 7 and up to family friendly locations in our area, (must be a strong swimmer). Sessions karate, swimming, bowling and more. Ages are Mon.-Thurs. and run through Aug. 12. 6-12. Weeklong camps run through Aug. Pensacola Beach, 433-2929, or visit water12. PTSDA Karate, 2500 W Nine Mile Rd., boyz.com/camps. 478-0680 or visit ptsda.com/programsYMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP Includes services/super-summer-kids-camp. activities such as arts and crafts, sports, inROGER SCOTT TENNIS CAMP Camp door and outdoor games, swimming, skits, includes tennis instruction, rally ball and singing, field trips, archery, guest speakother fun tennis games, swimming at Vickers, and theme weeks. Ages 5-12. Weekery Pool, plus Arts and Crafts or outdoor long camps run through Aug. 12. Various games. Ages 5-14. Weekly classes run through Aug. 12. Roger Scott Tennis Center, YMCA locations. Downtown YMCA: 410 N. Palafox, 438-4406, Northeast YMCA: 3215 2130 Summit Blvd., 912-4103 or visit tenLangley Ave., 478-1222, Pullum (Navarre) nispensacola.com/forplayers/juniors/2013YMCA: 2379 Pawnee Drive, 936-0049 or RSTC-summer-camp.htm. visit ymcanwfl.org/programs/youth-develSUMMER FISHING CAMP Beginner camp opment/day-camp. {in} combines educational components with interactive hands-on participation while teaching a variety of fishing techniques from knot tying to cleaning fish. Advanced camp will increase the knowledge of fishing techniques and skills, including places to fish and fishing regulations. Weeklong camps run through July 29. Ages 7-13. Bayview Resource Center, 2001 E. Lloyd St., 516-9382 or visit playpensacola.com. TREEHOUSE THEATRE SUMMER CAMP Pensacola Little Theatre’s Education Department provides training and guidance to help performers, designers, directors and technicians of all ages create magic on the stage. Ages 5-7, 8-10, and 1115. July 8-26 and Aug. 5-16. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson, 432-2042 or visit pensacolalittletheatre.com/summercamps. WATERBOYZ DIGITAL MEDIA CAMP Art Chicks Kids Camp art project / courtesy photo Aspiring filmmakers can 19
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MAVIS STAPLES – ‘ONE TRUE VINE’
I’m a real sucker for legendary artists getting a reboot at a late point in their career. Oftentimes, an artist who grew up listening to the icon will take on the task of producing or writing for them. Ryan Adams did it for Willie Nelson. Marty Stuart did it for Porter Wagoner. The most notable instance for me will always be Rick Rubin’s electric revamp of Johnny Cash in the American Recordings series. This month sees the release of a new long player from legendary gospel singer Mavis Staples, who rose to notoriety as a member of the gospel/R&B group the Staple Singers. A legend in his own right, Jeff Tweedy joined forces with Mavis for a second time, taking the helm on production and writing a selection of the songs for the new album, “One True Vine.” Previously, the two combined efforts in 2010 to bring to life the album “You Are Not Alone,” which brought home the Grammy for Best
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Americana Album. Needless to say, when these two enter a studio together, something magical is born, and “One True Vine” is no exception. The album is brimming with sobering moments and enough soul to repeatedly induce goose bumps. Musically, Tweedy, who played almost every instrument on the album with the assistance of his teenage son, relies on a markedly stripped down sound, putting the compositional element of the album on the backburner. This minimalism allows Mavis’ voice the opportunity to shine, as it should, at the focal point of every song. “One True Vine” paints the picture of an accomplished artist, storyteller and activist, making peace with her past, herself, and her Lord, but the story is played out for the most part in the words of others. Covers from Low, the Funkadelics, Wilco and Nick Lowe are forever changed when steered by the mighty voice of Ms. Mavis Staples. Most notable, and unquestionably my highlight, is album-opener “Holy Ghost,” originally by the band Low and first appearing on their recent album, “The Invisible Way”— incidentally, also produced by Tweedy. It becomes very clear that Mavis is opening this new album with a prayer, and allowing us to listen in on the haunting monologue, which swings wide the doors to questions, which are sealed up with hope by the closing words of the title track on the tail end of the album. Introspection lives and breathes in every word of every song, making “One True Vine” a very thematically balanced and adventurous album, while allowing Mavis to still remain true to who she is and her lens of viewing the world. I
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guarantee chills, emotion, and plenty to latch onto for any music lover. “One True Vine” is out now via Anti- Records.
IF YOU HAVEN’T HEARD: LOCKETS
Lockets are a collaborative dream pop duo from Philadelphia. Last year saw the arrival of their debut album, “Camera Shy,” which the group released independently via their bandcamp page. This summer, Lockets are poised to release a new 10-inch containing the single “Surrender,” which emerged online a few weeks ago. Dreamy, shimmering, and bright, “Surrender” is a solid throwback to the greatness of ‘80s pop, while adding a nuanced polish to keep everything fresh. Keep your eyes peeled for more from Lockets as their release date draws near, and do yourself a favor by adding “Surrender” to your summer playlist. You can download it by paying what you want at lockets.bandcamp.com. {in}
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QUAYSIDE ART GALLERY 10 a.m. ‘Together At Last’ brings together two long-time friends, Darlene Homrighausen and Jerry Lewis. 17 E. Zaragoza St, 438-2363 or quaysidegallery.com. BLUE MORNING GALLERY 10 a.m. From June 30 through July 31, the Blue Morning Gallery Spotlight on Art focuses on a new group show, “Birds of a Feather.” Participating artists are Valerie Aune, oil; Susan Mayer, found art/mixed media; and Laura Wolfersperger, mixed media/ encaustics. The artists, each in her own medium, portray birds with realism and whimsy. 21 Palafox Place. 429-9100 or bluemorninggallery.com. DRAGONFLY GALLERY 10 a.m. The gallery’s feature room is a favorite site for artists from throughout Santa Rosa County. 5188 Escambia St., Milton 981-1100 or thedragonflygallery.com. ARTEL GALLERY 10 a.m. Artel Gallery presents “Time.” Works in this exhibit were selected by juror Nicholas Croghan. 223 Palafox, Old County Courthouse. 432-3080 or artelgallery.org. DAUMIER: ART FOR THE MASSES 10 a.m. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.com. SERTOMA’S 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION 11a.m. event begins. 9 p.m. Fireworks. For the 24rd year, area Sertoma organizations are once again coordinating and hosting the largest Fireworks display on the Gulf Coast over Pensacola Bay. There will be activities throughout the day, from 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m., in Seville Square to include a free Children’s area with inflatables and pony rides, Arts and Crafts vendors, food vendors, and live entertainment on the gazebo stage beginning at 11a.m., with a Hot Dog Eating Contest at noon. Starting at 4 p.m., there will be live music on the Bayfront Stage, featuring regional bands. The festivities will culminate with the fireworks show over Pensacola Bay, synchronized with music broadcast on Cat Country FM 98.7. Seville Square, Downtown Pensacola. Free. 434-1234 or pensacolafireworks.com. PLAY HAPPY HOUR 4 p.m. Play, 16 S. Palfox, Suite 100. 466-3080 or iplaypensacola.com. BLUE WAHOO’S GAME 4 p.m. Blue Wahoo’s vs. Jacksonville Generals. Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, 300 W. Main St. 934-8444 or bluewahoos.com. WINE TASTING AWM 5 p.m. Aragon Wine Market, 27 S. Ninth Ave. 433-9463 or aragonwinemarket.com. VEGAN DINNER AT EOTL 6 p.m. End of the Line café, 610 E. Wright St. 429-0336 or eotlcafe.com. WINE & GLIDE SEGWAY TOUR 5:30-7:30 p.m. This one-hour Segway tour is followed by a stop at the East Hill Yard for a wine tasting. Emerald Coast Tours, 701 S. Palafox. $45. 417-9292 or emeraldcoasttours.net.
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happenings THURSDAYS IN THE PARK 6-8 p.m. The Navarre Chamber of Commerce presents this weekly concert series. This week features Robert Wayne. Navarre Park, 813 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 939-3267 or navarrechamber.com. INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS 9 p.m. Fireworks are over Santa Rosa Sound, just offshore from Quietwater Beach. The best viewing spots would be from the Portofino Boardwalk or Quietwater Beach. 735 Pensacola Beach Blvd, Pensacola Beach. 932-1500 or visitpensacolabeach.com.
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TIM SPENCER 1 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Rd., Pensacola Beach. 934-3660 or peglegpetes.com. AVENEDA 16 1 p.m. Bamboo Willies, 400 Quietwater Beach, Pensacola Beach. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com. LEKTRIC MULLET 4 p.m. Hub Stacey's Downtown, 312 E. Government St. 469-1001 or hubstaceys.com. BROOKS HUBBERT 5 p.m. The Oar House, 1000 South Pace Bvld. 549-4444 or the-oar-house.com THE DAVENPORTS 6 p.m. The Leisure Club, 126 S. Palafox. 912-4229 or tlcdowntown.com. LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com. JOHN HART 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com. JAMES & FRIENDS 7 p.m. Hub Stacey's, 312 E. Government St. 469-1001 or hubstaceys.com. DAVE AND JOE SHOW 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Rd. Pensacola Beach. 934-
3660 or peglegpetes.com. BRAD BARNES OPEN COLLEGE JAM 7:30 p.m. Goat Lips Beer Garden, 2811 Copter Rd. 474-1919. KARAOKE WITH BECKY 7:30 p.m. Sabine Sandbar, 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 934-4141 or dalesbigdeck.com. DJ JOHNBOI 8 p.m. Chan's Nightclub, 610 E. Nine Mile Rd. 477-9961 or chanspensacola.com. KARAOKE WITH HEATHER & MOMMA 8:30 p.m. Woodsie's Hilltop Lounge & Package, 5204 Mobile Hwy. 455-9791 or woodsieshilltop.com. REDFIELD 9 p.m. Bamboo Willies, 400 Quietwater Beach, Pensacola Beach. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com. CORNBRED 9:30 p.m. End of the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. EXTREME KARAOKE WITH G.C.P.C 10 p.m. Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 100. 466-3080 or gulfcoastpartycrew.com.
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TAI CHI AT FLORIDA BLUE 8:30 a.m. Florida Blue, 1680 Airport Blvd. Free. For information, call 202-4188. MESS HALL 10 a.m. The Pensacola MESS Hall (Math, Engineering, Science & Stuff) offers hands-on opportunities for children and young people to have a summer of science. Weekly themes, special activities and workshops will captivate curious minds of all ages and inspire a lifetime of discovery. 116 N. Tarragona Street (behind Caldwell Associates Architects). For information, call 1-877-YES-MESS (1-877-937-
6377) or visit PensacolaMESShall.org. QUAYSIDE ART GALLERY 10 a.m. ‘Together At Last’ brings together two long-time friends, Darlene Homrighausen and Jerry Lewis. 17 E. Zaragoza St., 438-2363 or quaysidegallery.com. BLUE MORNING GALLERY 10 a.m. From June 30 through July 31, the Blue Morning Gallery Spotlight on Art focuses on a new group show, “Birds of a Feather.” Participating artists are Valerie Aune, oil; Susan Mayer, found art/mixed media; and Laura Wolfersperger, mixed media/ encaustics. The artists, each in her own medium, portray birds with realism and whimsy. 21 Palafox Place. 429-9100 or bluemorninggallery.com. DRAGONFLY GALLERY 10 a.m. The gallery’s feature room is a favorite site for artists from throughout Santa Rosa County. 5188 Escambia St., Milton. 981-1100 or thedragonflygallery.com. ARTEL GALLERY 10 a.m. Artel Gallery presents "Time.” Works in this exhibit were selected by juror Nicholas Croghan. 223 Palafox, Old County Courthouse. 432-3080 or artelgallery.org. DAUMIER: ART FOR THE MASSES 10 a.m. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org. COLONIAL COOKING & TRADES 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn early 19th century cooking techniques and trade-skills from costumed living history interpreters. $6 for adults; $5 for AAA members, military and ages 65 and older; $3 for children ages 4 to 16; free for UWF students with student ID. Historic Pensacola Village, 205 E. Zaragoza St. historicpensacola.org. FUN WITH THE ARTS AT THE PENSACOLA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. These programs are for children 4 years and older.
Exclusions apply: no schools, summer camps, daycares or community groups. Please note regular admission applies if you wish to tour the museum after the program. Pensacola Children’s Museum, Free. 115 East Zaragoza St. historicpensacola.org or 595-1559. PLAY HAPPY HOUR 4 p.m. Play, 16 S. Palafox, Suite 100. 466-3080 or iplaypensacola.com. WINE TASTING AT SEVILLE QUARTER 5 p.m. Palace Café at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. WINE TASTING AT CITY GROCERY 5:15 p.m. City Grocery, 2050 N. 12th Ave. 469-8100. WINE TASTING AT EAST HILL MARKET 5:30 p.m. 1216 N Ninth Ave. BLUE WAHOO’S GAME 7 p.m. Blue Wahoo’s vs. Jacksonville Generals. Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, 300 W. Main St. 934-8444 or bluewahoos.com. GHOST HUNT 8 p.m. Bring your own equipment or share ours (some items available for purchase in the Gift Shop before tours commence.) Tours are two hours in duration. This tour does include a trip to the top of the Lighthouse for a look across Pensacola Bay, weather permitting. Per Coast Guard Safety Regulations backless/open toed shoes are not permitted to climb the tower stairs. We recommend this tour for children 12 and over only. Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum, 2081 Radford Blvd. 393-1561 or pensacolalighthouse.org. 3 GAME SPECIAL 8:30 p.m. $12, includes shoes, DeLuna Lanes, 590 E. 9 Mile Road. 478-9522 or delunalanes.com.
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news of the weird SIEGING CHEATERS As many as 50 exam monitors were forced to take cover at a high school in Zhongxiang, China, in June, fending off outraged students (and some parents) who hurled insults and stones at them after the monitors blocked cheating schemes on the all-important national "gaokao" exams. (It was "siege warfare," and eventually "hundreds" of police responded, according to a dispatch in the Daily Telegraph of London.) Metal detectors had found secret transmitters and contraband cellphones used by groups beaming in exam answers from outside. Independent proctors had been assigned because of longstanding suspicions that the schools' own proctors routinely enabled cheating (with results such as the 99 identical papers submitted in one subject on the previous year's exam). Said one student (in the mob of about 2,000), noting how widespread cheating is nationally, "There is no fairness if you do not let us cheat (also)." THINGS PEOPLE BELIEVE Sheriffs and government deed-recorders in several states have reported annoying attempts recently by "Moorish American nationals" to confiscate temporarily vacant houses (often mansions), moving in without inhibition, changing the locks, and partying joyously—based on made-up documents full of gobbledygook and stilted legalese granting them sovereignty beyond the reach of law-enforcement. There is a venerable Moorish Temple Science of America, but these trespassers in Florida, Maryland, Tennessee, and other states are from fanciful offshoots that demand reparations (usually in gold) for Christopher- Columbus-era Europeans having stolen "their" land. A North Carolina police investigator told the Washington Post in March that "every state" is experiencing the "Moorish American" invasion. • Britain's Anomalous Mind Management Abductee Contactee Helpline is the nation's "weirdest" support group, wrote
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the Daily Mirror in June, providing a range of services to victims of kidnapping by extraterrestrials and other haunting incidents to about 1,500 people a year, according to co-founder Miles Johnston. AMMACH uses an ordinary wall-stud detector to locate bodily implants and employs magnetic field meters and mineral lamps to identify "signatures" left on a skin's atoms by visits to another dimensional reality, Johnston explained. "We are under the threat of termination as a species if we do not get this sorted out." CLICHES COMES TO LIFE Sheriff's deputies arrested Shane Kersey, 35, in March as the one who made phone calls to four schools in New Orleans's Westbank neighborhood, threatening to burn them down. When taken into custody, Kersey had aluminum foil wrapped around his skull and secured by a baseball cap but explained to an officer that he needed it "to prevent microwave signals from entering his head." • Among the character witnesses in May at the New York City sex-trafficking trial of alleged pimp Vincent George, Jr., 33, and his father were three of the younger man's ladies, who praised him unconditionally to the jury as a good father to the children they bore for him and as the person responsible for helping them kick their drug habits. Heather Keith, 28, and Danielle Geissler, 31, referred to each other as Vincent, Jr.'s "wife-in-law." Geissler admitted that George ("Daddy") slapped her around a bit, explaining that they both "slapped each other around sometimes but never over work or staying in the (prostitution) life." (Three weeks later, the Georges were acquitted of sex trafficking, although convicted of money- laundering.)
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