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PUBLISHER & EDITOR Rick Outzen

COLUMNS

3 WINNERS & LOSERS 4 OUTTAKES

31 NEWS OF THE WEIRD 35 LAST WORD

NEWS/FEATURES/ARTS

6 NEWS: PLAIN AS BLACK AND WHITE? 9 COVER STORY: POWER LIST 2011 21 A&E: THE FIRST WALTZ 22 A&E: IN INTERVIEWDAX JORDAN 30 CULTURE: ‘SORDID LIVES’

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Florida Trust for Historic Preservation honored West Florida Historic Preservation for its 2010 renovation of the Historic Barkley House and Gardens Education Center as an example of outstanding work in the field of restoration and rehabilitation.

CHRISTOPHER HOLCOMB The Pensacola native

was one of four former graduate students from Florida State University’s College of Motion Picture Arts that scored big at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Foundation’s 32nd Annual College Television Awards. Holcomb accepted the academy’s second place trophy in the Comedy category for his efforts on the film “Waking Eloise.”

EMERALD COASTKEEPER Their recent Bayou Bash was a great success. Forty-five bags of garbage, five bags of recyclables, 10 tires and 200 pounds of other trash was hauled off. Organizers included Dee Dee Green of Escambia County Solid Waste Department, Barbara Albrecht, the Watershed Coordinator of the Center for Environmental Diagnostics and Bioremediation at University of West Florida, John Naybor and Island Cove Marina, and Clean and Green. FUNCTIONAL CONSOLIDATION Finally, we are

getting some movement of functional consolidation. County Administrator Randy Oliver, Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan and Mayor Ashton Hayward have begun discussions on how to consolidate emergency dispatch operations.

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Republican Party doesn’t have many fans. A Quinnipiac University poll released last week showed that 57 percent of Florida voters disapprove of the job Scott is doing compared to 29 percent who approve. Scott has the lowest approval rating of any governor in the six states that the fi rm samples regularly: Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

DAVE KOSS The Navy Commander was voluntarily relieved of duty by Rear Adm. Bill Sizemore, chief of Naval Air Training Command as the commanding officer of the Blue Angels following a “lower-than-normal maneuver” performed at an air show in Lynchburg, Va. NBC News later reported that four Blue Angels pilots were flying only 130 feet above the ground–370 feet lower than the minimum, 500-foot standard. FLORIDA LEGISLATURE When our state lawmakers brag about how they cut the expenses to balance the state budget, please point out that they balanced the budget by transferring $524 million from 31 trust funds. This isn’t the first time the Republican-controlled legislature has done this slight-of-hand. Since 2008, lawmakers have swept $2.8 billion from the state trust funds into the state general fund. According to the Florida Transportation Builders’ Association, the $150 million raid on the transportation trust fund creates a potential $301.4 million reduction in the state’s road construction.

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ing on the 2011 Power List, I began asking leaders about their mentors. Who helped them along the way to success? Who do they go to for advice and help? Leadership in Pensacola is in transition, a shift that began years ago. The Escambia County Commission elections of 2006 and 2008 put three new commissioners in office. Pensacola has a new mayor, Ashton Hayward, and only three councilmen that were elected prior to 2006. In an area that repeatedly returns its politicians to office without much opposition, we have several people who have held their positions less than three terms, like Sheriff David Morgan, State Attorney Bill Eddins, Supervisor of Elections David Stafford, Public Defender James Owens, Gulf Breeze Mayor Beverly Zimmern and Superintendent Malcolm Thomas. Escambia County has a new county administrator, Randy Oliver. The President/CEO of the Pensacola Bay Chamber of Commerce, Jim Hizer, is coming up on his one-year anniversary. Andrea Farage was recently named to head United Way of Escambia County, and Mayor Hayward has begun interviewing for the new city administrator. In the private sector, new names and faces are heading our largest corporations. Laura Kaiser is at Sacred Heart, replacing Patrick Madden. Susan Story has moved on to head the Southern Company, and Mark Crosswhite is her successor. And we see offspring popping up in key positions in family-owned businesses across the community. Below the executive suite, there is another layer of men and women ready to take the reins–people who have the education, people who have the right skill sets, people who care about their careers, families and community. They aren’t

politicians. Their parents aren’t wealthy. They aren’t necessarily well-connected. They are looking for their chance and advice that will help propel them to greater success. When he was interviewed for this week’s cover story, Mayor Ashton Hayward shared a story about when he came to Pensacola wanting to start his development company. “When I moved to Pensacola, I reached out to the powerbrokers,” said Hayward, “They all wanted to be my friend, but they didn’t want to help because they wanted to keep everything for themselves. I thought that was a shallow way to look at how to grow this city.” I’ve heard similar stories from other young professionals–right before they moved to Atlanta, Birmingham or New Orleans. Pensacola hasn’t always been the most welcoming community. If you move here with money, the doors are opened and dozens will help you spend it. Otherwise, take a seat and wait your turn. Mentors are needed here, people who can help open doors and avoid miscues. We’ve lost some of our greatest ones: M.J. Menge, Vince Whibbs Sr., Theophilus May, Lane Gilchrist and Adm. Jack Fetterman. It’s time we fill the huge shoes they left behind. The focus needs to change from what we can keep for ourselves to what we can give to others. I try to do my part, advising, listening and offering advice with no personal gain in mind. It’s done without fanfare. There’s no official program or agenda that’s followed. Sometimes it’s appreciated. Other times, my directness and candor get me in trouble, but my honesty is the best gift I have to offer. This is how my dad, my mentor, did it. It’s the only way I know how. I challenge you to do the same. rick@inweekly.net

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A S A LU T E TO D I F F E R E N C E M A K E R S Congratulations to Debbie Ritchie for being named to the 2011 IN Power List. Debbie Ritchie is a native Floridian having moved to Pensacola in 1999 from Monroe County (Florida Keys) where she served as a State Representative in the Florida House of Representatives and as Minority Floor Leader her last two years in ofﬁce. Debbie is the Operations Leader (COO) for the Studer Group. Debbie is active in community service. Among her involvements, she is on the Board and Past-President (founding) of IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area; Board Member of the Autism Society of the Panhandle; Board member of the University of West Florida Foundation; and serves on the Advisory Council member for the Innovative Community Learning Center. Debbie is honored to have received numerous awards, particularly for her community service efforts and for legislative efforts on behalf of education and environmental issues. She was named “Quality Floridian” by the Florida League of Cities; 2004 and 2007 Woman Business Leader of the Year by the Women’s Business Center of the Emerald Coast and the Pensacola Business Journal, respectively; 2007 Community Leader of the Year by the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and most recently, Civic Leader by the Kiwanis Club of Pensacola.

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PLAIN AS BLACK AND WHITE? TDC RECOMMENDATION RAISES THE ISSUE

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s Escambia County’s government tinged with racism? The short answer, it seems, is no. But the longer version—still spilling out of a can of worms opened by Escambia County Commissioner Marie Young during a May 19 meeting—defies yesor-no simplicity. “I am not here to pull what some people call the race card,” Young told her fellow commissioners. “But sometimes the stage is set, where you can’t help but wonder about the perception that is there.” The issue at hand—which was ultimately tabled until the Commission’s June 2 meeting—was the allocation of $4.38 million provided by BP to boost tourism following the company’s 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Young wondered why a minorityfocused event was not among the recommended recipients. “I thought we were way past that,” Commission Chairman Kevin White said a week after the meeting.

CADILLAC AND THE BIGGER QUESTION

The trunk of William ‘Cadillac’ Banks’ car is a tidy collection of accordion folders

brimming with artists’ riders and promotional material. He digs out a postcard advertising an upcoming R. Kelly concert he’s helping produce. “If I had enough money I’d really put this city on the map,” Banks had proclaimed earlier on the phone. When he’s not working as a law clerk for Pensacola attorney William Richbourg, Banks produces local concerts and events. He presented a proposal for a two-day music festival to the county’s Tourism Development Council—along with 35 other applicants—in hopes of using $385,685 of the BP money to fund the event. In the end, the proposal for his 2011 Gulf Coast Summer Fest didn’t make the cut. “My proposal targets the black communities in five states and 29 cities,” Banks wrote in a subsequent letter to the Escambia County Commission. “None of the other event proposals submitted to the TDC did anything at all like this.” In the proposal, Banks laid out his intentions to put on a free concert for 29,000 people at the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds. Tickets would be made available in various out-of-state markets and require that recipients present a non-refundable hotel confirmation to ensure the “heads in beds” goal stressed by the tourism council. “He really had no business plan, no marketing plan,” argued Commissioner White. “He just basically wanted his $385,000. I don’t understand how race comes in.” Although it would be the largest event on Banks’ resume, he’s confident in his ability to pull it off. The County Commission

also apparently has some amount of faith in Banks—Commissioner Grover Robinson describes him as a “viable promoter”—as they granted him $75,000 last year for a concert at the Pensacola Civic Center. “I’m qualified, brother,” Banks assured. “They know I know what I’m doing. Why they’re tripping, I have no idea.” While dissatisfied with the TDC’s decision not to recommend his event for funding, Banks said he agrees with Commissioner Young’s assessment of perceived racism and is glad that issue is receiving some attention. “The stuff being said, this is stuff people been wanting to say anyway,” Banks sighed. “They just didn’t have a platform.”

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The Tourist Development Council recommended the lion’s share of BP’s $4.38 million go to the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce; the organization’s tourism arm is slated to receive $2,463,694. The Perdido Key Chamber is looking at landing $940,084, while De Luna Fest is set to take the number three slot with $546,342. “The gist of it really is to use it to attract the most tourists to the marketplace,” explained TDC Chairman Denis McKinnon. Commissioner Young argued at the May 19 meeting that the funds would be going to the “same people who always get the money.” Banks outlined his position to the Pensacola Voice newspaper. “It’s sad when it comes to black people, we’re non-existent,” he told the Voice. “We always get crumbs.” The two other applicants for the BP funds that could be viewed as specifically targeting ethnic minorities would be the Good Works Baptist Church—with a proposal for events featuring rhythm and blues, as well as rap music—and the Downtown Improvement Board’s Goombay Gulf Coast,

a celebration of Caribbean culture. Neither entity was recommended for funding. They were among two dozen applicants sent away empty handed. Commissioner Wilson Robertson said he had faith in the TDC, that the Commissionappointed Council had “done their homework, done their studies, went in-depth.” By the end of the Council’s six-hour session, he said, it was determined that Banks’ proposal did not meet BP’s stipulated criteria. “I’m not trying to second guess them, not in a 15- or 20-minute meeting,” Robertson said. “I’m assuming they got into this a lot deeper than our board has.” While Robertson said he believed the funds were only available for advertising and promoting the area, McKinnon clarified that the money could also be put to other uses— such as booking talent—but was not allowed to go toward infrastructure such as stages. Banks’ request sought overall funding for his event. Commissioner Robinson, who also sits on the TDC board, said Banks had initially made the final cut of applicants. Though his requested amount of nearly $400,000 was never on the table—“that was simply too much”—the promoter was offered $75,000. “We gave him $75,000 [for last year’s Civic Center event] and he was able to make it work last time,” Robinson said. Banks walked away from that offer, saying it would not have been adequate. White said he felt the applicants recommended by the TDC—such as the Chamber—represented the entire community, as opposed to any one particular faction. “I’ve never seen where DeLuna Fest says ‘whites only,’” the Chairman said. Ed Schroeder, vice president of tourism development for the Chamber’s Visit Pensacola, agreed. He said the organization did not concern itself with visitors’ ethnicity, or targeting a specific race.

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buzz “We don’t know, and we don’t care,” Schroeder said. “If we’re specifically looking for anybody, it’s a mom and two kids. Because the dad is going to go where they tell him to.” And while entities such as the Chamber of Commerce might seem a boring choice— with their somewhat predictable campaigns heralding tourism cliches like sugar-white sand, emerald waters and the Blue Angels— there’s a reason they are at the front of the line to receive such funds. “It just so happens these same old groups have done a better job [promoting the area] than anyone else on the Gulf Coast,” said the TDC’s McKinnon. “So, why wouldn’t we give them the money?”

PERCEPTION, REALITY AND THE ‘RIGHT THING’

Regardless of Banks’ eligibility or the eventual recipients of BP’s tourism funding, the “perception” elephant has been released to stomp around the Commission’s chambers. “At the end of the day,” Banks said, “I think it’s a discussion that needs to be had.” The topic has led Escambia County officials—usually more at home in a world of legalese and acronyms—into a near-philosophical zone. “There may be a perception,” said Commissioner Robertson. “I can’t help perception. It’s there. In politics, it’s always there. But, I don’t think it’s real; I hope it’s not real.” Robinson echoed that sentiment. “I am cognizant of what the idea of perception creates,” he said, later adding, “Just because that is their perception, that does not make it reality.” How does one deal with such an intangible concept as perception? According to Banks, there are a couple of ways. “It’s not even about the money, in a way,” he said. “It’s about doing the right thing.” The ‘right thing,’ according to both Banks and Young, would be to either approve the Gulf Coast Summer Fest for funding or throw the matter back to the TDC for reconsideration. Neither is likely to happen. A majority of the Commission—White, Robertson, Gene Valentino, and most likely Robinson—plan to go with the Council’s recommendations on June 2. “…unless there is some compelling argument not too,” Chairman White said. “And, so far, I haven’t seen one.” But Robinson said that the perception issue could lead to a deeper exploration of perceived racism. The Commissioner explained that perhaps the Escambia County community should have a broader conversation about race issues and discuss a “long-term strategy” to address minority concerns. “Government’s not always about dollars and cents, there are other things that are important,” Robinson said. “I hope we do go there. I hope we try to figure that one out.” info@inweekly.net

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GOP BUDGET SPIN The Republican Party of Florida paid for automated phone calls from Gov. Rick Scott to Republican “super” voters in the area. Gov. Scott praised his “jobs” budget and how it meets his commitment to “put job creation front and center.” He also bragged about his line-item vetoes that eliminated “wasteful special interest spending”— $615 million in expenditures put in the budget by the Republican leadership of the state legislature. Although we all know that the budget cut school-district budgets by 9 percent, Scott boasted of his saving $150 million for schools and school children. He also said he had asked the state legislature to redirect some of his veto cuts to education. How will the lawmakers do that now that the session had ended? Does Scott plan to call a special session? Unfortunately, ‘robo’ calls can’t reply to questions.

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he transition of power in the greater Pensacola area has been slow, but it took a huge leap this year when Ashton Hayward was sworn in as Pensacola’s first strong mayor. The power brokers of the past have aged, seen their real estate values plummet and their friends fail to hold on to county and city offices.

New names and faces are rising up, and power has been dispersed throughout the community. All of these factors made the 2011 IN Power List one of the most difficult to compile. Readers submitted their recommendations. Friends and foes of the paper were consulted. Names were added and deleted, and the order was hotly debated. We decided to combine the community

and elected officials into one list, which made our task even more challenging. We had to expand the list to 100 names to accommodate all the recommendations. We maintained our position that the past Number Ones have been “retired” to our Power Hall of Fame, so we didn’t have to worry about where to rank Fred Levin (2007), Collier Merrill (2008), Lewis Bear Jr. (2009) or Quint Studer (2010).

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Biggest surprise during your first five months? How many that probably weren’t in the Hayward camp are in the Hayward camp now and want to really help. There are still naysayers as there always is in politics and business. People are really coming around where they want to build on the momentum and truly help our city. We truly have the opportunity in this decade to be the number one city in Northwest Florida. We don’t need to be outshone by Walton, Bay or Okaloosa counties. When you have a community with opera, symphony, ballet, Saenger Theatre and world-class waterfront, there is no reason why we shouldn’t be growing population.

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Thoughts on making the Power List? I’m flattered, of course, but I also look at it as I have a huge responsibility to grow our city. I’m going to do everything in my power, under this new form of government, to truly tell the story of Pensacola. For too long, we’ve suppressed the town and kept off the radar. It’s all about creating jobs, creating awareness and creating inclusion in our city. What have you encountered as you’ve promoted Pensacola in D.C. and elsewhere? The reaction has been extremely positive, I have to say. The new form of government works. When they figure out that you’re the CEO of Pensacola and in control of a $216 million budget, people listen. People know the name, but not a lot about the city. They understand my interest is to grow Pensacola and create an environment where people want to work, live and play. Once they understand that message, people say they want to come visit, check your town out.

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How should you use your power as strong mayor? My power is to be able to reach out to the citizens of Pensacola and see how I can make their quality of life better, build our infrastructure better, to make sure we’re looking at every detail of our city– whether it’s our enterprises, downtown or neighborhoods. You have to look at all the details of our city and see what’s lacking and what can we do better. It’s my job to reach out to everyone, not just one facet of the city.

You are going to see a significant impact on the west side of Pensacola, truly improving that side of the city, which has been neglected far too long. Gallery Night last week was the best one since An and I moved to Pensacola. I saw more families and more diversity than I’ve ever seen downtown–eating in our restaurants, from Jaco’s to Jackson’s to Hopjacks. These people are taking ownership in their city. Saturday night An and I went to a jazz concert at Will Call. It was amazing the number of people there. People are proud this is their city and are more comfortable with it now. Wow, people are taking ownership. This is not just a city for seven or eight guys. It’s a city where everybody can be successful.

Who have been your mentors? I bounce a lot of ideas off of Stu Arnold, who was the president of the Financial Times when I was there. My father has definitely been a mentor to me. He has always been honest, telling me to think before I speak and to go with my “gut.” And they will never lead you wrong. He is the epitome of a gentleman.

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competing ideologies, focus on external promotion of Pensacola, inclusion and leveraging natural assets both in our environmental capital and people and establishing Pensacola as a brand. Education is a key element to attracting new business and bringing in the voice of the disenfranchised.

Community involvement: That’s a tough one. On the board for Independence for the Blind, Sacred Heart Hospital, Beach Community Bank; advisor for Take Stock in Children; Tauperville Society

Define power and influence: Power and influence are earned and not given. Greatest accomplishments: Marriage, children and bringing together an organization based on principles and virtues that actively practice those on a daily basis.

Biggest challenges for our area: Unity of purpose, move beyond internal

Mentors: Adib Paherzadeh and Peter Khan, Bha’I World Center; Ed Gray, local; Kim MacQueen, wife. All of these people really focus on bringing principles into the work place. They taught me to keep taking the high road. Thoughts on this tourism season: I feel that 2011 will bring us back to the numbers we enjoyed in 2007. My hope is that over time, attention drawn because of the oil spill will attract people who would have not known about [Pensacola]. The introduction of Southwest Airlines has had a profound effect on the market.

Thoughts on the future of Pensacola: I think we are positioned to accomplish with the new strong mayor and new Chamber of Commerce leadership. We are there right now, and I am excited about what that means.

Al Stubblefield President and CEO Baptist Health Care

I’m a NeIgHBor aNd CommuNITy memBer. I am a husband, father, grandparent and avid golfer. I am humbled to lead Baptist Health Care and to serve our community. Like you, quality, compassionate health care is important to me and my family. I’m proud that Pensacola and surrounding areas trust Baptist to care for them for life-saving treatments and preventive wellness needs. As we look toward the future, Baptist Health Care remains steadfast in providing programs and services that benefit the people of our community.

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strides in changing the culture in the community and the Sheriff’s office. There was a wall between law enforcement and the community, a huge amount of distrust. We have gone from 18 to 45 neighborhood watch groups. All socio-economic groups are taking back their communities, and I am proud to be a part of that.

Biggest challenges for our area: Maintaining an Sheriff Morgan greets Honor Flight veterans. / photo by Jill Hubbs

Community involvement: Actively involved through numerous civic and religious organizations

Define power and influence: It’s more important that you earn the respect of the community. Power and influence emanate from an individual’s integrity. My grandfather told me, “Dave, it’s hell dealing with an honest man, make sure you’re that man.” Greatest accomplishments: Community buy-in. We have made significant

acceptable level of services (fire, police, EMS) with annually declining budgets.

Mentors: Both my paternal and maternal grandparents had a significant impact on molding my character, and throughout my military career I served outstanding officers and under great presidents, who shall rename nameless. [laughs] Thoughts on second term: My primary job as Sheriff [in second term] is to identify young men and women to head law enforcement and provide an outstanding list of eminent men and women to serve as Sheriff of Escambia County.”

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they think it is immoral, unjust or wrong. It is tougher to have an ideological center that you believe in. It takes more courage than most people can muster.

Define power and influence: Only relates to a person’s willingness to work within the community. The more community involvement, the more influence one might have.

Greatest accomplishments: Having a career at the same time as focusing on family—Family and friends are more important than career. That sounds like an under achiever, but it isn’t. I don’t value recognition, but I do value coming home to my family.

Community involvement: My community is larger than Pensacola, but not disconnected from the issues facing this community. I have become a progressive voice speaking out on issues on a national level on both television and radio. Define power and influence: It comes from deciding what your ideology is and being honest about it and practicing it with your hands, heart and mind. You must have the courage to influence thought—if not, then you are a coward. Unfortunately, cowards outnumber those with courage. Most people today take the easy way out, which is to agree even if

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ingbird”), Clarence Darrow, John Wesley (founder of the Methodist church)

Thoughts on radio show “Ring of Fire”: We have shouted down ignorant opposition when most progressives are willing to back down. There is nothing warm and fuzzy about the show I do with Bobby Kennedy because the other side is full of thugs. Why is it that I appear on national TV two or three times a week? Because of the message I bring that most progressives are afraid to deliver. When you show up at a gun fight you have to have a gun, not a knife.

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Community involvement: Involved very actively with Maritime Park board, actively involved with Little Theatre board, chairman of the board of the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, State Chairman of PRIDE, Inc. Board of Trustees, actively involved at Pensacola State College. Recipient of 2010 Pensacola Chamber of Commerce Pioneer Award, 2010 Citizen of the Year–Gulf Breeze, 2010 Legacy Award from Real Estate Development Association–Northwest Florida Chapter

creation—In order to do that we all have to pull together as one.

Mentors: Former Mayor Reinhardt Holm and Jim Cronley—They basically just taught me to be involved in the community.

Thoughts on Maritime Park: It’s over budget. Since Mayor Hayward has been involved, he has done a great job of trying to rein in the cost and promote the beauty of the Maritime Park.

Congratulations to Brian Spencer on being named to the 2011 Annual Power List.

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1. Ashton Hayward, Pensacola Mayor 2. Julian MacQueen, CEO, Innisfree Hotels 3. David Morgan, Escambia Co. Sheriff 4. Mike Papantonio, Attorney; Media Pundit 5. Jim Reeves, Attorney; Developer

14. Randy Oliver, Escambia Co. Administrator 15. Buzz Ritchie, CEO, Gulf Coast Community Bank 16. Al Stubblefield, President/CEO, Baptist Health Care 17. Fred Donovan, President, Baskerville-Donovan

6. Eric Nickelsen, Developer

18. Lumon May, Contractor, May Construction Co.

7. Bentina Terry, VP, External Affairs and Corporate Services, Gulf Power

19. Marilyn Hess, Chairman, American Fidelity

8. Bob Kerrigan, Attorney

20. Ed Meadows, President, Pensacola Junior College

9. Grover Robinson, Escambia Co. Commissioner 10. Judy Bense, President, University of West Florida

21. Dick Appleyard, President, Appleyard Agency

11. Jeff Miller, Congressman

22. Kevin Doyle, Publisher, Pensacola News Journal

12. Laura Kaiser, CEO, Sacred Heart Health System

23. John Hutchinson, Corporate Services General Manager, Gulf Power Co.

13. Jim Cronley, Partner, Terhaar & Cronley

24. Carol Carlan, Market President, GulfSouth Private Bank

25. Robert Rinke, Developer 26. Lonnie Wesley, pastor, Greater Little Rock Baptist Church 27. Mort O’Sullivan, Managing Partner, O’Sullivan Creel 28. Ernie Lee Magaha, Escambia County Clerk of Courts 29. LuTimothy May, Pastor, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

37. Maren DeWeese, Pensacola City Council President 38. Jeff Helms, VP, Sr. Practice Manager, Atkins 39. Brian Spencer, Pensacola City Council 40. Charles Carlan, President, Hatch Mott MacDonald of Florida 41. David Bear, VP, The Lewis Bear Co.

30. Kevin White, Escambia Co. Commissioner

42. Teri Levin, Developer; Community Volunteer

31. Jim Donatelli, Regions Bank city president

43. Wendell Hall, Santa Rosa Co. Sheriff

32. Bill Greenhut, President, Greenhut Construction

44. Sandy Sansing, President/CEO, Sandy Sansing Automotive Group

33. Donnie McMahon, President, McMahon Hadder Insurance

45. Bryan Aylstock, Attorney

34. Debbie Calder, President, Navy Federal Credit Union 35. Keith Gregory, VP/Region Manager, Cox Communications 36. Bill Eddins, State Attorney

46. Debbie Ritchie, Operations Director, Studer Group 47. Britt Landrum, President/CEO, Landrum Companies 48. John Griffing, President, NAI Halford

Expect more pride. At Regions, nothing gives us more satisfaction than helping our communities flourish. Being personally involved with the growth and success of our cities and towns means a lot. Because we’re more than bankers. We’re citizens just like you. And we want to provide more than just a strong, stable place to bank. We want to provide a place that you’re proud to call home. Regions Bank is a proud supporter of the communities where we work, live and play. Congratulations to Jim Donatelli on being named to the 2011 Annual Power List.

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49. Dee Dee Ritchie, Broker, NAI Halford; PNJ columnist 50. John Peacock, Shareholder, Edward Jones 51. Miller Caldwell Jr., President, Caldwell Associates Architects 52. Robert J. (Bob) Kelly, USN (Ret) Admiral

76. Franklin “Kim” Kimbrough, Executive Director, Downtown Improvement Board 77. Gene Valentino, Escambia Co. Commissioner 78. Garrett Walton, Attorney; Developer, Rebuild Northwest Florida

80. John L. O’Connor, PSC Board chair, McDonald’s franchisee

54. Ellis Bullock III, President, E.W. Bullock Associates

81. Buck Lee, General Manager, Santa Rosa Island Authority

56. Malcolm Thomas, Escambia School Superintendent 57. Corbett A. Davis Jr., Owner, Jewelers Trade Shop; Author 58. Charles Morris, pastor, Bethel A.M.E. Church 59. Tommy Tait, Northwest Florida President, Whitney Bank 60. Crystal Spencer, Attorney 61. Tom Owens, City Executive, Branch Banking and Trust Company 62. Wilson Robertson, Escambia Co. Commissioner 63. Stephen Sorrell, Executive Director, ECUA 64. Blaise Adams, Regional President, RBC Bank 65. Nix Daniel, Attorney 66. Mark Proctor, Managing Partner, Levin Papantonio 67. Beverly Zimmern, Gulf Breeze Mayor 68. Ron Fields, Pen Air Federal Credit Union 69. Tad Ihns, Avalex Technologies Corporation 70. Michael Hicks, Hixardt Technologies, Inc. 71. Neil D. Overholtz, Attorney 72. Lois Benson, ECUA board 73. Bobby Switzer, VP, Lamar Advertising 74. Ray Russenberger, CEO, Marina Management 75. John Carr, Developer

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79. Neal Nash, Developer

53. Ken Ford, CEO, Institute of Human and Machine Cognition

55. Jim Hizer, Pensacola Chamber CEO

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The flamboyant and outspoken Pensacola trial attorney has the University of Florida law school named after him. Fred has won more than 25 jury verdicts in excess of $1 million. His biggest achievement was helping rewrite legislation in 1993 that led to a $13.2 billion settlement by the tobacco industry with the State of Florida. Fred has attended cocktail parties with former President Bill Clinton, former Soviet Union President Mikhail Gorbachev, U2’s Bono and David Rockefeller. He was honored at the United Nations by being made a Chief in the Republic of Ghana, one of only two non-Ghanaians ever so honored.

This developer and restaurateur works behind the scenes for our university, maritime park, downtown improvement and political candidates and causes. With his brothers, Will and Burney, Merrill co-owns Merrill Land Company, a real estate development and holding firm, The Fish House, Atlas Oyster House and Jackson’s Steakhouse in Pensacola. He heads nearly every board critical to this area’s future, including the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and the Community Maritime Park Associates.

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The cornerstones of influence in Pensacola are business success, commitment to improving the area and stubbornness to persevere regardless of how monumental the task may seem. You can check all three boxes when you look at Lewis Bear Jr. His company, The Lewis Bear Company, is a beverage distributorship founded in 1876 that holds the regional franchise for Anheuser-Busch with offices in DeFuniak Springs and Panama City. It’s difficult to find a charity or community organization that hasn’t been helped by the Lewis Bear family. His latest victory is getting the state legislature to pass the Oil Spill Recovery Act, which provides the Panhandle counties $10 million each for the next three years.

When it comes to this town’s progress over the past decade, it’s hard to overlook the contributions of Quint Studer. His company, Studer Group, is a national leader in healthcare and recently won the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. He was the big champion for the Community Maritime Park, which is set to open early next year. He founded the Better Pensacola Forum, which provides a measurement tool on how the community is moving. His latest coup is the acquisition of a Major League Baseball Double A team, which has been named the Pensacola Blue Wahoos.

We asked the members of the 2011 IN Power List who their mentors are.

W. H. Baskerville, a 57-year-old experienced professional engineer who developed his business skills during the Great Depression of the ‘30s. He was the only person who would hire me when I wanted to move back to Pensacola in 1964. He gave me a wonderful opportunity along with a corresponding 30-percent pay cut, then he went about the business of “forging a community-focused engineer from the raw technical meat that Georgia Tech produces.” (his words not mine).

John Davis

I have many mentors, some living some not. I divide my goals into seven areas: spiritual, relationships, wealth and financial fitness, health and physical fitness, career, professional development/education and community. I have at least two mentors in each category at all times who I seek personal advice from, along with a mastermind advisory group of close personal friends who care about my success.

My father, L. D. Wesley Sr.

My mom and pops. I cannot begin to tell you what they’ve been through—from poor upbringing, out-of-wedlock kids, and other

family issues to a career solider and successful businessman and my mom going to school, eventually getting her B.A. at 46, her M.B.A. at 54 and elected to the local school board at 68. They are phenomenal folks, and I hope I can be half as good as they are.

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John Beuerlein, partner with Edward Jones in St. Louis

Personally, my dad (Jim Donatelli) and father-in-law (Norm Poole), who taught me work ethic, drive, depth of character and personal integrity. Career, Mario Neal, a former boss who gave me my first opportunity to lead in a top 20 bank and always supported and challenged me. Locally, Mort O’Sullivan and Buzz Ritchie, who invited me to get involved and helped to introduce me to the community.

My dad

My father, who I saw had the respect of all his employees and who taught me to be humble, listen and be grateful. Politically, Rick Baker has been a big influence and Joe Scarborough, who gave me very good input before I committed to running.

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t started as an idea. It became a band. The First Waltz is set to be a mid-week musical extravaganza, one that seems to be building up quite the buzz. The event will showcase local talents in the form of a collaboration of friends and family featuring Bow & Arrow, Paloma, Lucid Lions, and Aubrey Nichols & The Fun Friends. Rather than a typical arrangement with a designated headliner and opener, there is not one set headliner for this collaborative eve. The night will progress much like a dance, both melodically and dynamically, with unexpected twists and turns and rhythmic changes. This will be the premier show for both Lucid Lions and Aubrey Nichols & The Fun Friends. Although this particular arrangement of musicians is new to the music scene, individually they are not. Members of these projects have previously played in multiple musical endeavors over the past decade ranging from

Mi Capitan to Reynosa. What is unique about this group is that although many have played with each other previously, with these new projects, they are creating something new. At a time when the local music and art community is being redefined and reinvigorated, it is refreshing to have more artists pursuing what they love and sharing it. “Blood, sweat and tears have gone into creating this community. It is exciting to see where it goes from here.” These are just a few words guitar player Nathan Dillaha used in highlighting the efforts and passion behind the evening’s band members. Dillaha has found himself as the guitar player for three of the four bands of the evening: Bow & Arrow, Paloma and Aubrey Nichols & The Fun Friends. Somehow I succeeded in breaking him out of his busy schedule to gather a bit of insight on these new musical outlets, the state of the world and the evolvement of art. IN: How would you define these new projects, so to speak? DILLAHA: When it comes to art you have to constantly create to progress and keep up with your own advancing tastes. All of the members of these projects are doing just that. The level of the playing plus the vocals is what decides the sound for any given band. IN: I know bands often hate comparing their sound to others. DILLAHA: A lot of musicians say, “My music does not sound like anything that you’ve heard before.” The truth is, yes it does,

you are just too lazy to describe it. I am also guilty of this at times. Honestly, everyone can come up with a creative artistic statement if they think about it long enough. IN: So, would you consider these fusions of any members’ previous or current projects? DILLAHA: Definitely. Also, in the case of Paloma, Gio creates his own unique infusion of a Latin rhythm. There are moving baselines, and the instruments complement each other really well rather than just playing off one another. Bow & Arrow can have a poppy, Americana feel at times, while at the same time it can also be somewhat heavier. (A lot of people are bipolar these days, including me, he jokes). As for Aubrey & The Fun Friends, next time it might be Glad Lads and so on. You get the picture. It is intended to be sort of a collective movement that changes each time, centered around music Aubrey has written. As far as Lucid Lions goes, if it is like the guys say it is going to be, which I have no doubt it will be, I can’t wait. IN: What direction are these new groups heading? DILLAHA: It all goes back to pursuing a passion. It is rewarding, and you get what you put in. The moment it does not become fun anymore, you should stop and reassess.

IN: What is it like playing with your brother again, in a new setup? DILLAHA: We all grow to learn to understand each other in any band situation. This brotherhood bond eventually establishes itself over time; however, in this case it is already present. IN: Any final remarks? DILLAHA: Some of the most important things ever said, are the things that are never said at all. Art is a way of trying to be a better communicator if you think about it, communicating in a way the human soul understands. We are all trying to be better communicators. It sounds like fans can eagerly await the possibility of some collaborative tours and recordings in the immediate future, along with upcoming shows to be announced. In the meantime, we urge you to step out of your Tuesday night routine and enjoy the waltz. info@inweekly.net

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IN: It seems like the collaborative aspect of it is already off to a good start. DILLAHA: It is. As far as touring goes, it’s like a two-for-the-price-of-one deal with all of the overlapping members. It simplifies the process, be it recording or touring costs. Plus, it certainly doesn’t hurt that we are all friends.

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that, but I’ve never done one that had a big name sponsor like that. IN: Just don’t mess it up, or you’ll have to answer to Jared. JORDAN:…and nobody wants that.

Auggie Smith and Dax Jordan

he “Subway: Eat Fresh Comedy Tour” is making its way to Pensacola, and the laughs will be just as hearty as those succulent submarine sandwiches. Two of comedy’s best, Auggie Smith and Dax Jordan, both bring a surplus of talent to the stage, as well as years of experience. If you aren’t familiar with them yet, no worries; You soon will be. Both funny men are quickly on the rise and have many projects lined up for the future. As for now, though, they just want to make you laugh. Dax Jordan was good enough to phone up for a quick interview before splitting some sides in Pensacola. IN: You’re on the “Subway: Eat Fresh Comedy Tour” this summer. Is that the first tour you’ve been on with that kind of corporate sponsorship? JORDAN: With that kind of major branding? Yes. I’ve done regional tours that were named after the region or something like

IN: Are you excited to be touring with Auggie Smith? JORDAN: Absolutely. I’ve known Auggie for about 11 years or so, and he’s a really good guy. He’s been like a friend and a mentor to me. In fact, he was a groomsman at my wedding, so it’s good to be on the road with a guy that I know and get along with very well. Auggie also brings a lot of fi reworks to the party, so it’s fun to watch him do his thing each night. He has kind of an aggressive comedy style, which matches up well, oddly enough, with my more relaxed brand of humor. It makes for good comedy shows. IN: You’ve been a touring comedian for over a decade, but how long did you grind it out before you got to that point? JORDAN: Well, I’m 35 now. I started going to comedy clubs around the age of 21. In Oregon, you can’t get in anywhere to even see comedy until that age. It started with open mics, and after a couple years, I started getting some gigs of my own around the West Coast. So, I’d say I’ve been really hitting it hard on the road for about 11 or 12 years.

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IN: You are jumping into a few other projects, including a sitcom. Am I right? Are you soon to be the fresh face of evening television? JORDAN: It’s really hard to tell where you’ll end up on that side of the business. I’ve always enjoyed writing for television, and I have a lot of friends who are in that field, so it’s natural to want to dip into that a bit. Knowing those people has also gotten me more opportunities to meet with casting agents and directors. As far as the sitcom thing goes, you never know. There is a script that has been written for me, but that doesn’t mean that it will go anywhere. I’m hoping it works out, but it could end up in television purgatory. I am just now getting to see more of this other side of the business, and all of the politics involved. It’s a tough world to break into. That’s for sure. IN: You’ve also done a little bit of film work. Obviously, stand-up is your bread and butter, but are you pursuing more roles in movies? JORDAN: Sure. I love doing that stuff. It’s fun to be on set and in the moment, you know? I also like the improv aspect of it a lot. In stand-up, you are pretty much saying the exact same thing each night. I’ve always liked doing a bit of improvisational comedy with improv groups, and a lot of that translates into acting. When you’re on the set, sometimes you can stray away from the script a little bit and really bring your scene to life. Acting is fun. IN: Do you prefer the university scene, theatres or clubs? Comedy clubs are dying out at an alarming rate, so the other two are more of a solid option at this point.

JORDAN: You’re right. A lot more comedy clubs are shutting down, but some are popping up in places that are really begging for them. As for my preference, I like to perform for a wide variety of people. I will be doing more college showcases this year, but it really doesn’t matter to me where I perform, as long as there are people to make laugh. IN: There is a burgeoning comedy scene here in Pensacola, with a lot of talented comics coming up and looking to take things to the next level. Do you have any advice or words of encouragement for up-and-coming comics, not only here, but all over? JORDAN: Just be patient. Nothing happens overnight. There is also no guarantee that you will make it. It takes years of honing the craft and hopping on as many open mics or opening slots as you can before anything comes of it, if ever. It took a good three or four years before headlining gigs started becoming available to me, and that is relatively quick. I got lucky. All I can say is, don’t rush it. info@inweekly.net

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RADIOLIVE 6 p.m. Admission is with a donation of non-perishable food for Manna Food Pantries. This final installment of the show will feature performances by Malcolm Holcombe, Nancy Moran and Tom Feldmann. Museum of Commerce, downtown Pensacola. 474-2787 or wuwf.org.

▼LECTURES & CLASSES

FIESTA DAYS KICKOFF CELEBRATION 7 p.m. The Emmanuel Sheppard and Condon Fiesta Days Celebration kicks off the 62nd annual Fiesta Celebration. Historic Seville Quarter comes alive with entertainment, decorations and food in five rooms, each saluting our history under the flags of the five governments that have flown over our city. Seville Quarter, Downtown Pensacola. 433-6512 or fiestaoffiveflags.org.

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 6-9 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Rainbow Horses. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $45. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola. HERB CLASS AT EVER’MAN 5:30 p.m. Study different herbs sold at Ever’man. This group will study a video series compiled by Dr. John R. Christopher and Richard Schulze. Free for members, $2 for non-members. Ever’man Natural Foods, 315 W. Garden St. 438-0402 or everman.org.

▼LIVE MUSIC

RONNIE LEVINE 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com. HOLLY SHELTON 7 p.m. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com. ACOUSTIFUNK 8 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com. TIMBERHAWK 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

▼OTHER EVENTS

CULTURE CLUB AT PMA 5-7:30 p.m. Featured Artist of the Month: Margaret Biggs. Her images are inspired by the natural beauty and design created by the sea and shores. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org. SUNSETS AT PLAZA DE LUNA 5:30 p.m.-sunset. Cary Laine will perform, and Jack Sparrow will entertain the kids. De Luna’s full service concession will serve up refreshments and the interactive fountain will be a refreshing splash for the kids. Plaza de Luna, at the end of Palafox. 435-1695 or cityofpensacola.com/cra.

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ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 6-9 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Golden Rose. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $45. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

▼LECTURES & CLASSES

SAWMILL & GUESTS 7 p.m. Chumuckla’s Farmers’ Opry, 8897 Byrom Campbell Road. 994-9219 or farmersopry.com. KYLE PARKER 7 p.m. The Oar House, 1000 S. Pace Blvd. 5494444 or the-oar-house.com. JOHN POPPER & THE DUSKRAY TROUBADOURS 7:30 p.m. doors open, show starts 9 p.m. $17-$22. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com. THE FORREST WILLIAMS BAND 9 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or goodgrits.com. TIMBERHAWK 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. THE MODERN ELDORADOS 9 p.m. LiliMarlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. BUZZCUTT 9 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com. REDDOG 9:30 p.m. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com. JAMES ADKINS 9:30 p.m. Free. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, 10 S. Palafox. 497-6073 or hopjacks.com.

PUBLIC LECTURE: 230TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF PENSACOLA 6-7 p.m. Hector Diaz will discuss the key role that Spain played as an American ally during the American Revolutionary War. Old Christ Church, 405 S. Adams St. 5955985 or historicpensacola.org.

▼THEATRE & PERFORMANCE

▼LIVE MUSIC

‘THE MEASURE’ AT LOBLOLLY THEATRE 8 p.m. $9. Reservations available. Loblolly Theatre, 1010 N. 12th Ave., # 231. 4393010 or loblollytheatre.com.

MAYLENE, SONS OF DISASTER, ALL’S QUIET 6 p.m. Doors open, show starts at 6:30 p.m. $12-$15. Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. 3 AMIGOS DUO 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

▼OTHER EVENTS

CELEBRATE THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF PENSAC OLA 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Two days of activities in commemoration of the 230th anniversary of the Battle of Pensacola. Re-enac-

tors will bring to life the story of Spanish and British forces meeting during the battle for Pensacola and the Spanish role during the American Revolution. Pensacola Historic Village, 205 E. Zaragoza St. 595-5985 or historicpensacola.org. FIRST FRIDAY IN MILTON 5-8 p.m. A mix of arts and crafts, classic cars and bikes, live music, dining and shopping in Downtown Milton the first Friday of each month. The Santa Rosa Historical Museum will be open, as well as many businesses and restaurants. Downtown Milton. 6266246 or mainstreetmilton.org. BANDS ON THE BAYOU 6-7 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and come enjoy the sounds of local middle school and high school bands at Bayview Park Pier. Bayview Park, 20th Avenue and Lloyd Street. 436-5670 or playpensacola.com. ‘THE CURSE OF TRISTAN DE TUNA’ TROLLEY TOUR 6:30-8 p.m. An interactive play set as a tour of historic downtown Pensacola. Participants are encouraged to dress in pirate attire. $5-$20. Location to be disclosed at time of ticket purchase. 417-7343 or piratetrolley.com. EVENINGS IN OLDE SEVILLE SQUARE 7-9 p.m. Tim Jackson’s Mr. Big. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket for seating and enjoy top talent each week. Seville Square Park, between Alcaniz and Adams streets. 438-6505 or pensacolaheritage.org. THE SUBWAY EAT FRESH COMEDY TOUR 7:30 p.m. Featuring Auggie Smith and Dax Jordan. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. 595-3882 or pensacolasaenger.com. SIDEWALK STARGAZING 8 p.m. Discover the greatness of the night sky on beautiful Pensacola Beach. The Escambia Amateur Astronomers’ Association will offer free stargazing. Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, 1 Via de Luna. 635-4803 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

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ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: S.O.S. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $45. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola. ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 2-4 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Quiet Kittens. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola. ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 5-7 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Nursing Ministry. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola. ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 5:30-7:30 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Kaleidoscope Krab. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

▼LIVE MUSIC

SECONDHAND SOUL 1 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com. JAM SANDWICH 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com. SKYLINE KINGS ROCKABILLY 7 p.m. The Oar House, 1000 S. Pace Blvd. 549-4444 or the-oar-house.com. SAWMILL & GUESTS 7 p.m. Chumuckla’s Farmers’ Opry, 8897 Byrom Campbell Road. 994-9219 or farmersopry.com. TRUST COMPANY, FOREVERS CALLING, IT STARTS TODAY 7:30

p.m. Doors open, show starts 8:30 p.m. $10-$15. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com. THE FORREST WILLIAMS BAND 9 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or goodgrits.com. TIMBERHAWK 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. THE MODERN ELDORADOS 9 p.m. LiliMarlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. BUZZCUTT 9 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com. PAT PRITCHARD GROUP 9:30 p.m. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com. KATALYTIC 9:30 p.m. Free. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, 10 S. Palafox. 497-6073 or hopjacks.com.

▼THEATRE & PERFORMANCE

‘SORDID LIVES’ AT THEATRE WEST 7:30 p.m. A comedic twist on a story of unconditional love and acceptance. $15, reservations requested. Sanctuary Theatre West, 9732 Sidney Road. 912-4087 or sanctuarytheatrewest.com. ‘THE MEASURE’ AT LOBLOLLY THEATRE 8 p.m. $9. Reservations available. Loblolly Theatre, 1010 N. 12th Ave., # 231. 4393010 or loblollytheatre.com.

▼OTHER EVENTS

SANTA ROSA COUNTY DEMOCRATS YARD SALE 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Items for sale will include toys, stuffed animals, books, kitchen items, glassware, tools, technology, furniture and garden equipment. DEC Headquarters, 5746 Stewart St. 623-2345. PALAFOX MARKET 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 17. Items for sale include: fresh produce; local meat, poultry and cheese; flowers and plants; art; baked goods; natural products; herbs; and antiques and collectibles. Martin Luther King Plaza. palafoxmarket.com.

BAYVIEW PARK SPRING FLEA MARKET 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Vendors will be selling items such as art, jewelry, pottery, clothing, baked goods and more. Bayview Park, 2000 E. Lloyd St. 436-5190 or playpensacola.com.

ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF PENSACOLA 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Two days of activities in commemoration of the 230th anniversary of the Battle of Pensacola. Re-enactors will bring to life the story of Spanish and British forces meeting during the battle for Pensacola and the Spanish role during the American Revolution. Pensacola Historic Village, 205 E. Zaragoza St. 595-5985 or historicpensacola.org.

‘THE MEASURE’ AT LOBLOLLY THEATRE 3 p.m. $9. Reservations available. Loblolly Theatre, 1010 N. 12th Ave., # 231. 4393010 or loblollytheatre.com.

FIESTA BOAT PARADE 1 p.m. A pageantry of vessels will escort Don Tristan DeLuna’s yacht to the shores of Pensacola Beach, where he will be welcomed by Chief Mayoki, his queen and tribe at the Landing Ceremony. Pensacola Beach. 433-6512 or fiestaoffiveflags.org. DELUNA LANDING CEREMONY 3 p.m. A reenactment of what might have happened when Don Tristan De Luna landed. Quietwater Beach Amphitheater, 400 Quietwater Beach Blvd. 433-6512 or fiestaoffiveflags.org. NATIONAL TRAILS DAY SUNSET SEAWALL WALK 7 p.m. $8 to enter Fort Pickens. Meet at the Fort Pickens Auditorium. Fort Pickens, 1400 Fort Pickens Road. 934-2600 or nps.gov/guis.

▼OTHER EVENTS

FIESTA SAND SCULPTURE CONTEST 8 a.m. The contest is open to professional and amateur sculptors of all ages. Judging starts at 2 p.m. Pensacola Beach. 433-6512 or fiestaoffiveflags.org.

MONDAY 6.06 ▼LIVE MUSIC

RICHARD BOWEN 6 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com. JAZZ JAM 6:30-9 p.m. $5 donation toward JazzFest 2012 requested. The Unique Café, 51 Gulf Breeze Parkway. 932-8638 or jazzpensacola.com. PAUL KILLOUGH 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

TUESDAY 6.07

SUNDAY 6.05

▼FOOD & DRINK

▼LIVE MUSIC

THE ROWDIES 3 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com. TO BE DETERMINED 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

▼THEATRE & PERFORMANCE

COOKING CLASS: SUMMER SEAFOODS & BISQUES 6 p.m. Join DK as the class highlights some of the great summertime seafoods and easy recipes. $44.95, registration required. Distinctive Kitchens, 29 S. Palafox. 438-4688 or dk4u.com.

▼LIVE MUSIC

BROOKS HUBBARD 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com.

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hot times TONY GARCIA DUO 7 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com. LUCID LIONS, BOW AND ARROW, PALOMA, AUBREY NICHOLS 8 p.m. Doors open, Show starts at 9 p.m. $5. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com. KNIFE HITS, NO QUALMS, PILL AGE, BONELESS RATS 9:30 p.m. $5-$6. Sluggo’s, 101 S. Jefferson St. 791-6501.

▼OTHER EVENTS

BLUES PRACTICE FROM THE LIGHTHOUSE TOWER 8-9:30 a.m. See eye-to-eye with the Blue Angels, and watch the entire show from a vantage few others have. Space is limited. $15. Reservations required. Pensacola Lighthouse, 2081 Radford Blvd. 393-1561. BANDS ON THE BEACH 7-9 p.m. Touch of Gray will mix things up. Gulfside Pavilion, 1 Via de Luna Drive. 932-1500 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

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ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 1-2:30 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Kidz Kamp-Seahorse. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola. ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 6-9 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Palm Trees Squared. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $45. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

▼FOOD & DRINK

COOKING CLASS: MAKE MINE VEGAN 6 p.m. Beans, nuts, tofu, seiten and tempeh are protein replacements in a plantbased vegan diet. Learn how to make tasty, quick dishes with marinated baked tofu, cooked tempeh and easy-to-use seitan. $44.95, registration required. Distinctive Kitchens, 29 S. Palafox. 438-4688 or dk4u.com.

▼LIVE MUSIC

COMMON THREAD 6-10 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com. SAX APPEAL 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com. JOHN WHEELER 8 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com. HIP KITTY 9 p.m. The Deck at the Fishhouse, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or goodgrits.com. WHITE LUNG, NU SENSAE, AUSTIN MILLER, BALDERDASH, TBA 9:30 p.m. $6-$7. Sluggo’s, 101 S. Jefferson St. 791-6501.

▼OTHER EVENTS

▼FESTIVALS

DIVERSITY FESTIVAL 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Perdido Bay Tribe is hosting this festival sponsored by the Naval Education and Training command. There will be food, entertainment and fun. Naval Air Station, 250 Dallas St. 453-2389.

▼LECTURES & CLASSES

HERB CLASS AT EVER’MAN 5:30 p.m. Study different herbs sold at Ever’man. This group will study a video series compiled by Dr. John R. Christopher and Richard Schulze. Free for members, $2 for non-members. Ever’man Natural Foods, 315 W. Garden St. 438-0402 or everman.org. ‘RENAISSANCE VENUS’ LECTURE AT PMA 6-7 p.m. Lecturer will be Phillip Counselmam, an Assistant Professor of Art at the University of Mobile where he teaches ceramics, drawing and painting as well as serving as adjunct instructor at the University of South Alabama where he teaches sculpture and 3-dimensional design. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org.

▼LIVE MUSIC

JACOB MOHR 6-10 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

RONNIE LEVINE 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com. RHEAN BOYER 8 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

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▼OTHER EVENTS

FIESTA DAY PARADE 6:30 p.m. Downtown Pensacola. 4336512 or fiestaoffiveflags.org.

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ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 6-8 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Shaken Not Stirred. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

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▼LIVE MUSIC

VIBE IRIE 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Seeking Happiness. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

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SUMMER SERENADE 6:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs. A concession stand with sandwiches, snacks and sodas will be available, or bring your own food and drinks. St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 3200 N. 12th Ave. 432-9743 or scpen.org.

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VIBE IRIE 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

FIESTA ALL KREWE BALL 7 p.m. A gala affair in which the Mardi Gras and Fiesta Monarchs honor each other as well as DeLuna and his court. The theme will be Red, White and Krewe in honor of the 100th anniversary of Naval Aviation. Hadji Shrine Temple, 800 W. Nine Mile Road. 476-9384 or fiestaoffiveflags.org.

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DOG SPANKING MONKEY 9 p.m. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. THE REZ 9 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com. HERITAGE 9 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or goodgrits.com 18 STRING ARMY 9:30 p.m. Free. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, 10 S. Palafox. 497-6073 or hopjacks.com.

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BLENDERS 9:30 p.m. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

▼THEATRE & PERFORMANCE

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hot times ‘THE MEASURE’ AT LOBLOLLY THEATRE 8 p.m. $9. Reservations available. Loblolly Theatre, 1010 N. 12th Ave., # 231. 4393010 or loblollytheatre.com.

▼OTHER EVENTS

BANDS ON THE BAYOU 6-7 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and come enjoy the sounds of local middle school and high school bands at Bayview Park Pier. Bayview Park, 20th Avenue and Lloyd Street. 436-5670 or playpensacola.com. DELUNA CORONATION BALL AND BREAKFAST 7 p.m. DeLuna LXII will be crowned in a colorful ceremony accompanied by his queen and court. Pensacola Civic Center, 201 E. Gregory St. 432-0800 or pensacolaciviccenter.com. EVENINGS IN OLDE SEVILLE SQUARE 7-9 p.m. Kitt Lough. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket for seating and enjoy top talent each week. Seville Square Park, between Alcaniz and Adams streets. 438-6505 or pensacolaheritage.org.

‘INVASION FROM PLANET X’ ON THE RED TROLLEY TOUR 7:30-9 p.m. Red Trolley Repertory Theater is Pensacola’s most original theater company, producing mixed-media comedy, drama and history in their fully restored trolleys. Pensacola Visitor Information Center, 1401 E Gregory St. 417-7343 or ufotrolley.com. SIDEWALK STARGAZING 8 p.m. Discover the greatness of the night sky on beautiful Pensacola Beach. The Escambia Amateur Astronomers’ Association will offer free stargazing. Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, 1 Via de Luna. 635-4803 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

SATURDAY 6.11 ▼ART

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 1-3:30.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Kidz Day-Fish on a String-Father’s Day Special. Paint-

ing with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

JUKE BOX HERO 9 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or goodgrits.com.

JAIME WEIS 2 p.m. The Oar House, 1000 S. Pace Blvd. 549-4444 or the-oar-house.com.

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 5-8 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Paint Dad’s Favorite Football Team. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $45. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

MARC HARRIS 9:30 p.m. Free. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, 10 S. Palafox. 497-6073 or hopjacks.com.

ADAM HOLT 3 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

▼THEATRE & PERFORMANCE

JAM SANDWICH 5-9 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

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BLUEBERRY JAMBOREE 8 a.m. The Jamboree is free to the public. Craft vendors, food vendors and your favorite blueberry dishes will highlight the day. In addition, stay for some of the great bluegrass music on the outdoor stage. Barrineau Park, 6055 Barrineau Park School Road. 475-5220 or myescambia.com/bureaus/ comminutyservices/parkprograms.html.

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SOUNDS OF SUMMER AT THE BEACH 6-8 p.m. The Hooks Band will bring family fun to this summer concert series. Quietwater Shell on the Boardwalk, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 635-4803 or visitpensacolabeach.com. 3 AMIGOS DUO 7 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com. SAWMILL & GUESTS 7 p.m. Chumuckla’s Farmers’ Opry, 8897 Byrom Campbell Road. 994-9219 or farmersopry.com. CROSSTOWN 8 p.m.-12 a.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com. VIBE IRIE 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. DOG SPANKING MONKEY 9 p.m. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. THE REZ 9 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

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PALAFOX MARKET 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 17. Items for sale include: fresh produce; local meat, poultry and cheese; flowers and plants; art; baked goods; natural products; herbs; and antiques and collectibles. Martin Luther King Plaza. palafoxmarket.com. PENSACOLA BUSINESS EXPO 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The Expo will have over 80 exhibitors, speakers, free workshops and door prizes. The event will provide business leaders the products, services and resources needed to remain competitive, gain market share, and move their companies to the next level. Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Highway. 941-4321 or mypensacolaevents.com. SUMMER BIKINI CONTEST 5 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

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‘SORDID LIVES’ AT THEATRE WEST 2 p.m. A comedic twist on a story of unconditional love and acceptance. $15, reservations requested. Sanctuary Theatre West, 9732 Sidney Road. 912-4087 or sanctuarytheatrewest.com. ‘THE MEASURE’ AT LOBLOLLY THEATRE 3 p.m. $9. Reservations available. Loblolly Theatre, 1010 N. 12th Ave., # 231. 439-3010 or loblollytheatre.com.

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Peggy’s daughters, Latrelle and LaVonda, along with their aunt Sissy, have the task of planning her funeral. What deters their task is that they must hide the particulars of her death because Peggy’s lover, G. W. Nethercott, is married to the vindictive and

ife changes with a death in the family. And when the one passing is a parent, the aftermath can often be troublesome and chaotic. Such is the case with the latest production at Theatre West, which is putting on the outrageous comedy play “Sordid Lives” written by Del Shores. The three words that accurately describe this performance are: wacky, wild and tolerance. “People can expect a lot of laughter, fun and an underlying story of acceptance and love with this show,” said Jerry Ahillen, Artistic Director at Pensacola Little Theatre. “Sordid Lives” is about an everyday white-trash family named Ingram and centers on an unusual death. One of the town’s most prominent citizens, Peggy Ingram, is a good Christian woman. The family then fi nds out that this God-fearing woman died in a motel room with her lover. It seems she hit her head on the sink and bled to death after tripping over her lover’s wooden legs in the middle of the night.

treacherous Noleta. LaVonda is the tramp of the family, while her sister Latrelle is her polar opposite and the only good person in this family. They are, however, some of the best trailerpark trash in the South. All the while, other situations are tangled within the story as the women have to come to grips with two separate sets of sexual orientation. Their only brother, known as Brother Boy, is currently in a mental institution and believes he is country-western star Tammy Wynette and is expected to be released just in time for the funeral. Meanwhile, Latrelle refuses to accept that her son Ty, who is a soap-opera star, is gay. Every step the women make seems to put them deeper in manure, but their devotion and unconditional love for each other comes to the surface every time, even if things just don’t work out as planned. They learn how to cope with their mother’s death, along with other circumstances that wisp by this dysfunctional Texas family.

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“The characters all have issues due to not having a sense of acceptance,” said Paxton McCaghren, Artistic Director for Theatre West. “The show deals with racism, gender identity, animal abuse, addiction, religious zealots, handicapped people, obesity, socio-economic status and death. If you can’t find something that you have a bias against, you are not being honest with yourself.” Other situations include a man who agonizes over a pig-killing incident, a security guard who torments Brother Boy, a deranged ex-girlfriend, revenge therapy, various bar-fly’s, a chain-smoker trying to quit, and a psychiatrist who believes she can de-homosexualize Brother Boy and then appear on “Oprah.” The cast of “Sordid Lives” delivers comic genius with honesty and meaning. Cast members include Steve Rusk, Sheryse Wilhelm, Leslee Young, Diane Queen, Jeff Glickman, Mercedes Cobbett, Michael Fletcher, Rick Burroughs, Laura Sebastian, LaVeta Fowler, Tim Chaney and Allison Winshchief. The original stage play was fi rst shown in 1996 in Los Angeles to rave reviews. A movie was made in 2000 starring Beau Bridges and Olivia Newton-John. “Sordid Lives: The Series” came to television in 2008 with Rue McClanahan in the lead role. Because the movie had such a cult following, Pensacola Little Theatre staged this show back in 2006 and again in 2007 to packed houses. “We had great response to this show and actually brought many new patrons in our theatre,” explained Ahillen.

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In that PLT production in 2007, McCaghren took on the role of Brother Boy. With this show, he is reprising that role. “Del Shores created a play full of real people that makes you laugh, cry and hopefully think,” he said. “And if you see the show, you should defi nitely be offended at yourself, because Shores does a great job of making you confront your prejudice.” Th is whole play resembles a train wreck and is hilarious in just the right places. You may fi nd that some of the characters resemble some of your own family members, and if so, some sort of counseling is recommended. Theatre West has stuck to the original script, and it should be noted that this show is adult-oriented. If this play has a theme, it is stop trying to change everyone’s labels to suit your own, take care of those close to you, and treasure them for who they are because life is short. And let everyone sort out their own sordid lives. info@inweekly.net

‘SORDID LIVES’

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, June 3-5, 10-12 WHERE: Theatre West, 9732 Sidney Road COST: $15 DETAILS: 912-4087 or sanctuarytheatrewest.com

news of the weird Ellenbeth Wachs, 48, was arrested in Lakeland, Fla., in May on a complaint that she “simulated” a sex act in front of a minor. In a March incident, Wachs, after receiving medication for her multiple sclerosis, was awakened at 8:30 a.m. by her 10-year-old neighbor boy’s clamorous basketball game, near Wachs’ window. After unsuccessfully beseeching the boy for quiet, Wachs—hoping, perhaps, to make a point about noisy neighbors—began moaning out the window (while remaining out of sight), “Oh, John! Oh! John!” over and over at increased shrillness as if in the throes of orgasm. The basketball-playing stopped, but the incident was not a teaching moment. The boy’s father, Otto Lehman, called the police and filed for an order of protection against Wachs. Compelling Explanations Dalia Dippolito, 30, of Boynton Beach, Fla., was convicted in May of hiring a hit man to kill her husband, but not before offering an ultra-modern defense: Her lawyer told the jury that it was all a fake scheme to pitch a reality-TV show about one spouse’s ordering a hit on the other (and that her husband, Michael, had originally come up with the idea). As Dippolito’s plan unfolded, her boyfriend alerted police, who set up a sting and witnessed Dippolito dictating exactly what she wanted done. (In fact, the sting itself was captured on video for the “Cops” TV show.) Michael denied any involvement, and the jury appeared not to give her story any credence. The Jesus and Mary World Tour (allnew!) In December, the Catholic Diocese of

Green Bay, Wis., announced it had received approval to designate a site in Champion, Wis., as the 11th official, Vatican-authorized location of a Virgin Mary apparition (witnessed by a nun in 1859). Meanwhile, these recent bootleg public appearances were reported: Yucca Valley, Calif., in April (Jesus on the petal of a poppy plant). Brisbane, Australia, in March (Jesus on a pie from the Posh Pizza restaurant). Los Angeles in February (Jesus on a rocking chair). Pequabuck, Conn., in February (Mary in an ice formation on a neighbor’s roof). Comal County, Texas, just north of San Antonio, in December (Mary, “floating” on the wall of an apartment building). Elwood, Ind., in December (Jesus on a woman’s chest X-ray).

Quite a Disease, That Lyme: (1) Marilyn

Michose, 46, was referred for medical evaluation in May after she was spotted roaming the lobby of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City wearing neon pink panties on top of her street clothes, with a .25-caliber Beretta visible in her jacket pocket, and speaking gibberish. According to Michose’s mother, Marilyn had overmedicated for her Lyme disease. (2) A restraining order, to keep away from Sarah Palin and her family, was extended in May against Shawn Christy, 19, of McAdoo, Pa., by a magistrate in Anchorage, Alaska. Christy has admitted to traveling to Alaska to meet Palin, to making

By Chuck Sheppard numerous telephone calls to her, and to once threatening to sexually assault her. According to a 2009 psychiatric evaluation ordered by the Secret Service, Christy appeared to suffer from “latent onset” Lyme disease.

I Demand My Rights! The lawyer for Charles Wilhite expressed shock in a formal motion before the court after his client’s murder trial in Springfield, Mass., in April (in which Wilhite was convicted). How could it be, he asked the judge, that despite having to evaluate 19 witnesses and examine 55 pieces of evidence, the jury could so quickly have decided (three hours total) that Wilhite and his partner Angel Hernandez were guilty? (The lawyer insinuated that the jury had thus been inattentive or biased, but did not mention the possibility that Wilhite and Hernandez were so obviously guilty that no more time was necessary.) Signs of the Times “Dog Stylist” Dara Foster (“I show people how to live together with their dogs in a stylish way”) told a TV audience recently that some dog owners are dressing their pooches in “’80s-inspired punk,” “giving way to a grunge movement in dog fashion—I swear to God.” The ubiquitous TV guest and apparel designer estimates that since Americans already spend $47 billion a year on pets, they need more than ever to know what’s hot—fluorescent styling gel, for example, and precooked meals for dogs, and owners getting matching tattoos with their dogs, and a recently spotted synthetic mullet wig for dogs. Least Competent Criminals: (1) Joseph Price, 61, left the PNC Bank in Okeechobee, Fla., empty-handed on May 6 despite having passed the teller a note demanding a “sack full of cash.” However, he hadn’t brought a sack with him, and the teller said she didn’t have one, either. He was arrested seven minutes after leaving the bank. (2) Joseph Brice, 21, of Clarkston, Wash., was indicted in May on one count of having manufactured a bomb in 2010. Brice inadvertently called attention to himself by ordering his bomb components under the name of (Oklahoma City bomber) “Timothy McVeigh.” A News of the Weird Classic (March 1990) On Halloween day (1989), Tallahassee,

Fla., K-Mart employee Jeff Sablom was taking a break in the back of the store to try on the Batman costume he had planned to wear to a party that night when a security guard asked for his help to apprehend a shoplifter. Said the guard later, “You should have seen that man’s eyes when he looked back and saw Batman chasing him.” Sablom recovered four cartons of cigarettes and two videocassettes. Send your Weird News to Chuck Shepherd, P.O. Box 18737, Tampa, Fla., 33679 or weirdnews@earthlink.net, or go to www.NewsoftheWeird.com.

National Flood Insurance Program Names McMahon & Hadder Agency of the Year Pensacola, FL—McMahon-Hadder Insurance Inc., a Pensacola-based company, has been named the 2009 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Agency of the Year. The award cited the “agency wide, technology-driven, proactive service” McMahon-Hadder rendered to clients in the aftermath of hurricanes Ivan and Dennis. NFIP, a component of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), noted in the award that the agency, which is “automated, paperless, internet-linked,” assessed frequent flood risk for every client. “We are honored to be singled out for this award,” said Donald McMahon, agency president. “At McMahon-Hadder we strive to offer our clients the absolute best service. Our clients benefit from our agency’s catastrophe planning because we stay local and personally available. By maintaining contact with both our clients and our insurance companies, with Internet accessible files, we are able to assist with claims during a storm.” The NFIP provides flood insurance in more than 20,000 communities throughout the U.S., representing more than 5.5 million policyholders. NFIP annually recognizes notable agencies that support the flood insurance program. McMahon-Hadder is a full-service, multi-line agency that has met the insurance needs of more than 5,000 individuals and families while offering commercial insurance and risk management to more than 100 business customers in northwest Florida since 1999.

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