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DIFFERENCE MAKERS SWITZER BROTHERS GIVE $500,000 TO NEW DOWNTOWN Y The Switzer family has committed $500,000 to the YMCA of Northwest Florida as part of the Y’s campaign to build a new facility in downtown Pensacola. As long-time YMCA members and supporters, Bobby, Charlie and John Switzer understand the value that the Y brings to the community and the expanded opportunities this new facility promises. “Our family has a heart for children and families, and this project is a reflection of our interest in strengthening the next generation who will continue to make Pensacola a place where we all want to live,” John Switzer said. “We believe making this level of investment in a new Y is simply the right thing to do.” The Switzer family gift builds on the support that the family has provided to the Pensacola area and to the YMCA for many years. In the late 1990s, when the current Downtown Branch was suffering from years of deferred maintenance and a declining membership, the Switzers jump started a campaign to update the building. “That campaign enabled us to revitalize a then 50-year-old building and squeeze a little more life out of it,” said CEO Michael Bodenhausen. But despite those renovations, he explained, the current building has been labeled “structurally obsolete,” as it does not allow full access to individuals with special needs or mobility challenges. The new Y will be barrier-free, allowing members of all abilities full access. “This extremely generous gift from the Switzer family will continue their legacy for generations to come,” Bodenhausen said. “We are impressed with the overall project, but we’re most excited about the new pool,” John Switzer said. “In a community surrounded by water, every child should learn how to swim, plus the new Y’s pool will offer recreation for families, exercise for seniors, lap swimming, and a place for for rehab – all under one roof.” “By making this gift, our family challenges other local families to step up to the plate and contribute to the campaign to ensure that this facility will be a success,” he said. Northwest Florida is served by the Downtown, Northeast, and Pullum Branches of the Y. Annually, the local Y reaches more than 12,000 children and adults in wellness, childcare, sports, camp, aquatics and community outreach programs. The Y’s total community benefit in 2014 totaled more than $639,000 in financial assistance and mission impact activities.

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winners VICKY GAETZ The first bill passed by the

Florida Senate this year was the Victoria Q. Gaetz Racing Greyhound Protection Act. Gaetz, a tireless advocate for dogs and other animals, is the wife of State Senator Don Gaetz. The bill, which passed unanimously, requires all injuries to racing greyhounds that occur in Florida be reported to the Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering in the Department of Business and Professional Regulation within seven days after the date the injury occurred or is believed to have occurred.

RANGA RAO KROTHAPALLI Dr. Krotha-

palli made a $100,000 gift to University of West Florida’s Clinical Lab Sciences program, in memory of his wife, UWF Professor Emeritus Swarna Krothapalli. The endowed scholarship will honor and pay tribute to the distinguished faculty member who had a lifelong dedication to students and impacted the lives of thousands of students in Clinical Lab Sciences and Medical Technology.

CEDA The Community Economic Development Association of Pensacola & Escambia County announced that Aero Sekur, specialist in helicopter lift-raft and flotation systems, will relocate and expand its U.S. subsidiary from Parsippany, New Jersey to larger premises in Pensacola. Its new facilities will include administration offices, maintenance repair and overhaul and spare parts buildings and will be three times the size of its previous premises.

losers HILLARY CLINTON The New York Times

reported that the presumptive frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016 only used a private email account during her four years as the Secretary of State. She did not have the personal emails preserved on department servers at the time, as required by the Federal Records Act. The computer server that transmitted and received her emails was traced back to an Internet service registered to her family’s home.

RICK SCOTT The governor wants to find

replacements for Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty, Department of Revenue Chief Marshall Stranburg and Financial Regulation Commissioner Drew Breakspear. However, his fellow Cabinet members aren’t ready to rush the process. Aides to Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, Attorney General Pam Bondi and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam informed Scott’s staff their bosses want more discussion on the process and performance measurements.

BP The British oil giant has announced that

it will drop its bid to oust oil spill claims administrator Patrick Juneau “in recognition of improvement to counter fraud”related to its multibillion-dollar settlement over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. BP had accused Juneau of running a system that paid too many fraudulent claims. For months, it has tried to get him removed as oil spill claims administrator.

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INNOVATIVE APPROACHES NEEDED Mayor Ashton Hayward, Pensacola City Council and Escambia Board of County Commissioners are concerned about panhandling. All have paid lip service to doing something about homelessness, but our local governments have yet to initiate any programs to help, other than pass stricter laws and have a few blanket drives. We need innovative approaches to reducing chronic homelessness, especially among our military veterans. Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Jail Director Tara Wildes wants to place trained Supplemental Security Income processors at her jail to increase the success rate of getting people community services. The program is called SOAR — Supplemental Security Income/Social Security Disability Insurance, Outreach, Access, and Recovery. Without a SOAR processor, a homeless person’s application has about a 10 to 15 percent chance of acceptance the first time it is submitted. With SOAR, the odds jump to a 65 percent success rate. The city of Pensacola paid $30,000 to consultant Robert Marbut to come up with recommendations on how the city should deal with its homeless population. He advises cities build shelters, that he calls “transformational campuses,” to corral homeless people in supervised, fenced-in camps that keep them out of sight. Both Daytona Beach and Pensacola heard the pitch last October.

The consensus nationally is the “Housing First” approach that gives people a permanent roof over their heads before anything else. Both the Bush and Obama administrations have adopted Housing First strategies. Since 2008, the number of chronically homeless has dropped about 30 percent. Housing First has been the strategy adopted as part of the veterans initiative to reduce their homeless numbers. More than 400 cities—not Pensacola— have taken up it up. In January, New Orleans announced that the city had succeeded in housing 100 percent of its homeless veterans. Before Mayor Hayward, his staff and the Pensacola City Council decide on what to do with Marbut’s recommendations, it would be prudent to discuss Housing First. Hiring Marbut appears to have been a knee-jerk reaction to get political heat off the mayor and city council during an election year. In my conversations with citizens who served on the task force, Marbut’s principles were the only solutions ever discussed–which is why the recommendations given to Pensacola and Daytona Beach were nearly identical. Yes, adding Housing First to the discussion adds more delays but now is the time to develop the right solutions, not waste taxpayers’ dollars on recommendations that may not help, in the long run. {in} rick@inweekly.net

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LIBERATING MINDS Dr. Angela Davis

By Steven Poulin “We need to talk about liberating minds as well as liberating society.” —Dr. Angela Davis That is what members of the Women’s Studies Collective of the University of West Florida hope will come from talks by Dr. Angela Davis as part of UWF’s 14th Annual Women’s Studies Conference this month. When the members met at a house in East Hill in late February to discuss volunteering, the atmosphere was one of excitement and anticipation. Dr. Angela Davis is a Distinguished Professor Emerita at the University of California Santa Cruz, feminist theorist and long-time civil rights activist. The iconic image of the professor as a young activist of the ‘60s counterculture and its Black Power movement adorns one of the fliers that WSC put out for the event. Davis has delivered lectures all over the world on topics such as civil rights, women’s issues, poverty and the problems of our prison-industrial complex. Davis stated during a 2014 interview with Democracy Now that she is not a prison reformer but a prison abolitionist, holding the view that often prison reforms only seem to make incarceration more entrenched in our culture.

“Pensacola has a history of supporting Dr. Davis and our student body could not be more delighted to hear her speak at our conference” said Becca Namniek and Taylor Willbanks, copresidents of the Women’s Studies Collective (WSC). Davis has had support in Pensacola since the early 1970s, when a Free Angela Davis Committee was formed here and held a rally at Pensacola Junior College. Despite this history of support, this will be the first time Dr. Davis has ever spoken in Pensacola. Namniek and Willbanks hope students at UWF and young people in Pensacola will be inspired by seeing Dr. Davis speak. “We think that, considering the extent of her contributions to both feminist and cultural theories, Dr. Davis will inspire and enlighten students who are invested in effecting positive social changes on campus.” Prison abolitionists like Davis believe we should consider fewer people in prisons and ultimately imagine “a landscape without prisons, where other means are used to address issues of harm, where social problems, such as illiteracy and poverty, do not lead vast numbers of people along a trajectory that leads to prison.” Poverty, illiteracy, and mental health problems, all caused by increasing cutbacks on education and social services and by the war on drugs, are things Davis sees as driving the use of imprisonment. It was in the 1980s, Davis said “with the dismantling of social services, structural adjustment in the Global South, the rise of global capitalism, we began to see the prison emerging as a major institution to address the problems that were produced by the deindustrialization, lack of jobs, less funding into education, lack of education, the closedown of systems that were designed to assist people who had mental and emotional problems.”

Davis has also stated that she sees feminism and prison abolition issues as related. “One can see the way the system functions a lot more clearly by looking at the convergence, for example, of institutional violence and intimate violence.” Davis also noted in the interview that transgendered people are arrested and imprisoned more frequently than any other group in society. “So, feminism, it seems to me, helps us to reframe the issue of imprisonment and the prisonindustrial complex within a larger context. And we see the connections with—between the personal and the political, the institutional and the intimate, the public and the private.” Davis herself spent time in jail after being targeted by the FBI for her political activism and arrested on charges of which she was later acquitted. Her imprisonment was even the inspiration for the Rolling Stones song “Sweet Black Angel.” Davis’s experience in jail further galvanized her opposition to what is referred to as America’s prison-industrial complex. Dr. Mamie Hixon, Assistant Professor of English at UWF, will be doing the introduction for Dr. Davis. Hixon said she first became interested in her while teaching ninth grade English at Tate High School in Cantonment during the late 1960s. She still remembers a student who admired and wrote many of her papers on Davis, thus inspiring her to “research Davis’s career in more depth and breadth, rather than reading about her through a ninth grader’s eyes and the media’s characterization of her.” That student later went on to practice law in New York. “I think to these students (in WSC), Davis represents the face and voice-piece of activism, feminism and ‘womanism,’” Hixon said. Writer Alice Walker coined the

“I think to these students (in WSC), Davis represents the face and voice-piece of activism, feminism and ‘womanism.’” Dr. Mamie Hixon

term ‘womanism’ from a black vernacular word ‘womanish’ used to describe a woman with gall and audacity. Hixon also says the fact that many in the younger generations of Gen Xers and Millennials she knows here in Pensacola are familiar with Davis and are curious about her ideas, making her hopeful she will receive a great reception. {in}

UWF’S 14TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S STUDIES CONFERENCE WITH DR. ANGELA DAVIS

SPONSORED BY: The Gay Straight Alliance, the Progressive Student Alliance, Collegiate 100 Black Men and Collegiate 100 Black Women, the UWF Women’s Studies Program, and several departments including English and world languages and Open Books WHEN: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, March 16; Davis will be speaking at 5 p.m. WHERE: UWF Conference Center, 11000 University Parkway. COST: Free (Registration is required due to the limited seating) DETAILS: uwf.edu

DR. ANGELA DAVIS AT PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE

SPONSORED BY: The Black History/ Multicultural Committee, the Kobacker Institute and the history, languages and social sciences departments WHEN: 6 p.m. Tuesday March, 17 WHERE: Hagler Auditorium, 1000 College Blvd. COST: Free and open to all members of the community DETAILS: pensacolastate.edu

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GAETZ: GREYHOUNDS, CASINOS AND CHARLOTTE’S WEB

Senator Don Gaetz

By Rick Outzen The Florida Legislature opened its 2015 session on March 3. State Senator Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, came on Pensacola Speaks on News Talk 1370 WCOA to talk about the session’s first week. We talked about greyhound racing, casinos and Charlotte’s Web. Gaetz served as the Senate President in 2013 and 2014 and is considered one of the most powerful political leaders in the state. He rolls off the senate in 2016 due to term limits. This session, the first bill passed by the Florida Senate concerned an issue that was dear to Gaetz and his wife, Vicky. It has been sent to Florida House where its companion bill is expected to also be approved.

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“It was very, very kind of our Senate President Andy Gardiner to bring up what's been called now the “Victoria Gaetz Greyhound Injury Reporting” bill on the first day of session,” said Gaetz. “What it means is that here in Florida, we're going to become now the 49th state that actually requires that when these noble animals are injured or killed that there's a reporting mechanism, so that the public understands what the price is for greyhound racing.” Gaetz said that he wanted to have greyhound racing decoupled from gaming casinos. He said, “ Greyhound racing is, if it was ever appropriate or in vogue, it's a fixture of the 19th Century or early 20th Century. It's certainly not something we need to do in Florida. Three dogs die a day because of maltreatment, because of injuries, because it's a brutal sport.” He said that his wife is an animal protection advocate. “Vicky is a huge animal protection person. We're always paying for spaying for cats, and I'm always cleaning cat boxes and scrubbing dogs. It's a heck of a thing, but it's very important to Vicky, and the Senate passed it and sent it over to our friends in the House.” This year Governor Rick Scott is negotiating with the Seminole Tribe of Florida over the renewal of its casino gaming agreement with the state. The compact gave the tribe exclusive rights to blackjack and other table games in exchange for $1 billion over five years. The tribe has casinos in Tampa, Brighton, Immokalee, Coconut Grove, and two in Hollywood. “We're up against the blades this year in the sense that the Seminole Compact, a portion of it, is going to expire,” said Gaetz.

“If it does expire, that means the Seminoles aren't going to be able to do the card games in their casinos, which will be obviously a significant issue for them. “ Any new agreement will have to go before the Florida Legislature for approval where the battle will be joined between those who want wholesale expansion of gambling and those who want to outlaw all forms of it. “The position that I've taken historically is that I tend to vote against expansions of gambling, but I believe that it ought to be up to the people of Florida,” he said. “If we're going to have a gambling policy in the state—covering whatever it is we're going to cover, Seminole compacts, casinos, racinos, anything else, let's put it on the ballot and let the people of Florida have a say.” Gaetz added, “Let's not just let the interest groups on both sides go make their case in the Florida legislature in the hallways of Tallahassee. Let's let the people of Florida have a piece of this.” Last year, state lawmakers passed a law that made low-THC strains of marijuana legal for some medical uses, most commonly referred as “Charlotte’s Web.” The Florida Department of Health has yet to establish rules for its distribution to families with children suffering some of the worse forms of

epilepsy—a fact that has upset Sen. Gaetz. “It's an absolute crime, and it's a tragedy that after we passed the Charlotte's Web bill, which was sponsored by my son, Matt Gaetz, in the House and by Senator Rob Bradley in the Senate, that it's taken all this time to implement what is a pretty simple bill,” said Gaetz. He explained, “The Department of Health promulgated a rule to implement the law, but here's where the problem came in. An administrative law judge in Tallahassee decided to intervene because some vendors, who didn't think that they were getting a big enough slice of the pie, brought a case to challenge the rule. Now the Department of Health is having to tiptoe around that administrative law judge opinion and come up with something that works.” He said that both his son Matt and he are “very, very frustrated and unhappy” with the delays. He believes further delays may lead to the full legalization of pot. “If we can't get this good law that we passed last year implemented, if kids suffer, and they are, if kids die, God forbid, then what's going to happen is there will be an irresistible push to just legalize marijuana for any reason in Florida,” said Gaetz. “and I think that use is a jackhammer, when what we needed was a tack hammer.” {in}

“If we can't get this good law that we passed last year implemented, if kids suffer, and they are, if kids die, God forbid, then what's going to happen is there will be an irresistible push to just legalize marijuana for any reason in Florida.” Senator Don Gaetz

CITRUS CRISIS Florida Commissioner of

Agriculture Adam Putnam was in Pensacola last week. He met with Inweekly to discuss the issues facing the state’s agriculture industry. “Well, the citrus industry is a $10 billion economic driver for the state and it is in dire straits,” said Putnam. “The disease that is ravaging the industry is called citrus greening, which originated in Asia. We have the smallest crop we've had in modern history.” He said the citrus output has been cut in half. “Ten years ago, the citrus industry in Florida was somewhere around 200 million boxes. We'll be lucky to be 100 million boxes this year. It was a 900,000 acre industry, now it's less than 500,000 acres. “

Putnam said that citrus greening causes the fruit to fall off the trees before it's picked. “So you're spending money all year long to set a crop, and then it falls off just when you're ready to go get it, and over time it influences the taste of the juice as well.” According to the commissioner, growers have been putting millions of dollars into research. The state's been putting millions of dollars into research. The federal government has made a commitment. However, the issue is not resources, it’s time. He said, “This is a race against time, to identify what the most promising treatment or cure is for the disease.” Putnam said the state’s citrus industry is much smaller than five years ago. “Small growers—investor growers, your mom and pop, your lawyer who took a five acre as payment for some divorce case— those guys are all out of it,” he said. “You're now seeing full-time family farms, whose full-

time occupation for two generations, or three generations, has been the citrus industry, they're now exiting or on the bubble. When asked how much longer can the citrus industry last without a cure for the disease destroying its crops, Putnam wasn’t optimistic. “I think you're probably two years away, maybe three from seeing it collapse if there's not an answer, and if people owned their land outright, they have a little more flexibility, but if they borrowed money to buy growth, they can't possibly be hanging on.”

“I think you're probably two years away, maybe three from seeing it collapse if there's not an answer.” Adam Putnam

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investments in water supply and alternative water supplies.” He said that overarching policy with regional approaches is need. “… what Appalachee needs is different than what Everglades needs, so you do need to have an emphasis on springs. You do need a Central Florida Water initiative emphasis. We need a Northern Everglades initiative, a Lake Okeechobee initiative to control those discharges, so by and large the House bill offers some of that framework.” The bill (HB 7003) that the Florida House passed on March 5 makes changes to the management of the state's natural springs and addresses drinking-water issues across Central Florida, as well as the flow of pollution in and out of Lake Okeechobee. The House measure does not include springs-protection zones, which would regulate the impact of septic tanks and the flow of storm water and agricultural runoff into springs. The Senate version also focuses on protecting the state's natural springs. It would establish a method to prioritize various water projects and create a non-motorized trail network. {in}

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THE GREEN(S) ISSUE

s we do every year around St. Patrick’s Day, Inweekly is going green. This year’s theme—The Greens Issue—focuses on eating green, literally and figuratively. From super greens to slow food to transition kitchens, this issue is packed with ideas, tips and even a few upcoming classes you can take to get inspired to freshen up your food routine.

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Slow Food For Everyone by Jennifer Leigh

Slow Food Gulf Coast at the Palafox Market Reports across all media link America’s problem with obesity to the high costs of a healthy diet. Dollar menus and drive thrus make it all too easy to make poor choices. But healthy food isn’t as out of reach anymore thanks to a new program with Slow Food Gulf Coast. Shoppers at the weekly Palafox Market can now use SNAP funds to purchase food items from farm vendors. The 50-year-old program, SNAP, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families, while also providing economic benefits to local communities. As part of its efforts to provide easy access to healthy food and support local farmers, Slow Food Gulf Coast sees this as a win-win. Volunteering at Palafox Market, where you can meet members of Slow Food Gulf Coast, board member Amanda Clonts sees the vast reach of SNAP funds.

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“The clients are diverse—multigenerational families, college students, traditional families,” she said. “It’s nice to help families eat healthier and support local farmers.” Not only are SNAP funds accepted at the Palafox Market, but through a grant with the Florida Organic Growers, Slow Food Gulf Coast will match up to $10 each week to be used specifically for fruits and vegetables. “Throughout the month, that’s 40 extra dollars families can save,” noted board member Jenny Diamond. One of the biggest obstacles for Slow Food is communication. Diamond said there’s a lot of people who could benefit from the SNAP program but have never heard of it. Shopping at Palafox Market is another great way to promote healthy eating. “Instead of going to the grocery store, you can come and talk to that people that are planting your food,” Diamond said. “They have some fascinating stories.” “I think it’s exciting to see kids who aren’t used to eating fresh produce be-

come exposed to all of these new things,” she continued. “It’s very interactive. Those using SNAP funds are given tokens and the kids always want to hold them. They become part of the shopping.” The fun doesn’t stop at Palafox Market. You can also find fresh fruits and veggies at Flora Bama Farms and Ever’man. Every Wednesday, you can pick up goods at a small farmer’s market outside the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. As the winter season tapers off, Clonts suggests to look out for carrots, radishes and greens when shopping the markets. “In the spring, you’ll want to grab strawberries, blackberries, cucumbers and peppers, which are huge and delicious in WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays season,” she said. “In WHERE: Martin Luther King Jr. plaza between the summer, there Wright and Garden Street. are several farms DETAILS: palafoxmarket.com in the region where you can go and pick strawberries.” WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays Slow Food WHERE: 5810 N. Palafox Gulf Coast is a DETAILS: pensacola.habitatrestores.org local chapter of a global grassroots organization with volMark your calendars for these fun and deliunteers and supporters in cious events. Check slowfoodgc.com for more 150 countries around the world. details. But there’s always a need for •June 11 Farmer’s Workshop help in the local area. The Gulf Slow Food Gulf Coast is partnering with Coast chapter spans Baldwin to Coldwater Gardens to help teach local farmers Walton County. how to access grants and learn to diversify their “We always need more people market. •June 14 A Community Cooks to be invested and support the Local chefs and farmers come together to defarm-to-table concept,” Diamond liver unique and nutritious dishes for the public. said. “Stop by our booth one day and come say hello.” {in}

“Instead of going to the grocery store, you can come and talk to that people that are planting your food.” Jenny Diamond

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"A smart solution is to use the crock pot and put that out on the front porch," he said. "It's things like that that we're looking at that are smart, efficient and low-tech." Wagley will also be talking about saving money—an important factor when buying food. "What we're going to show you is smart ways of buying in bulk and cooking with energy efficient methods so you can save money," he said. And cook enough food to have leftovers, Wagley said. "When you cook, you should try to cook more than you need at that one particular meal so that you have enough to eat for the next day," he said. "Leftovers somehow got a negative connotation, but some things are better the next day." Although America is still a fast food nation, Wagley said there's been a shift back toward cooking at home. "I think we've come full circle. We kind of hit the bottom where people did a lot of takeout and fast food, now all across America there's a great interest in cooking healthy things at home again," he said. Wagley even points to the Great Recession as part of the reason people started to cook at home again. "When that happened and people didn’t have as much money, they didn’t eat out as much," he said. "People started gardening more, they started riding the bus or riding a bike instead of driving and interest in cooking and preparing food at home in smart ways increased a lot as well, and I think that will continue." {in}

350 Pensacola’s Transition Town Series is headed for the kitchen. Christian Wagley, programs chairman at 350 Pensacola (a nonprofit organization part of an international campaign to keep carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere below the safe upper limit of 350 parts per million), said the three-part Transition Town series focus is on adapting to climate change. "In that spirit, the cooking class is looking at how to eat with seasons, how to save money by things like buying in bulk, how to prepare large quantities of food when it’s in season and then store that in different ways, and smart ways of preparing food," he said. Wagley said eating food that's in season is efficient and will reduce your carbon footprint, but eating vegetarian would be even better. "Eating vegetarian is one of the best things you can do to lower your carbon footprint because the cost of meat is extremely energy intensive," he said. Jen Knight, owner of End of the Line Café, will take that idea a step further and cook up some simple vegan dishes for the class. WHEN: 10:15 a.m. Saturday, March 14 Wagley said people can cook WHERE: End of the Line Cafe, 610 E. Wright St smarter by using a crock pot, pressure COST: $10 cooker or solar oven. DETAILS: Class is limited to 20 people, "Certainly by cooking smart, you so RSVP is required. RSVP via facebook. can reduce your energy use," he said. com/350pensacola "Things like a crock pot and a pressure cooker are very efficient." Part three of the series will be In summer, for example, any kind Transitioning from Car to Bicycle of cooking will add heat to a house, on March 21. increasing the use of air conditioning DETAILS: world.350.org/pensacola which costs money, Wagley said.

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Chef Eric Pommerening Just because you’re eating greens, doesn’t mean you can’t still have a little fun and get greasy. You see, the truth is you really can fry anything—including kale. We know, it sounds crazy at first. But it really is good. And before you start worrying about how ridiculous it is to ruin something so healthy, just think of it like you would any other fried treat— something to be savored and eaten in moderation. We asked Eric Pommerening, chef de cuisine at Type (where we first tried fried kale this past winter), how exactly one goes about frying up the super green. “Frying kale is super easy. You need a deep fryer or a 2 quart pot, with 3 cups of vegetable oil at a temperature of 350. A lid is advised because the kale has a high water content and will splatter when it touches the oil. Fry the kale for about a minute—it won't look or feel crispy right away, but will firm up after you pull it out. If it gets dark green or brown in the fryer, it went too long. Go from the fryer to a plate with a paper towel to absorb excess oil, season with salt immediately.” Pommerening was also nice enough to offer a recipe for green goddess dressing that pairs perfectly with the fried kale and crisp bacon lardons for a salad similar to the one we tried at Type a few months ago.

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Get Your Greens On by Emily Richey

In the spirit of eating green, here is a list of 7 leafy super greens that you may or may not be eating already. The benefits of leafy greens include tons of fiber, minerals, antioxidants, phytochemicals, and natural nitrates—all of which can help protect your body from heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and potentially even cancer.

•Collards Collards, a classic workhorse in

Southern cooking, are actually loaded with health benefits. They are known to help lower cholesterol, have detoxifying properties, and be chock-full of fiber. Serving Suggestion: Forget the lard and bacon—try using collard leaves as a low cal/no card wrap for sandwiches or spring rolls.

•Turnip Greens Turnip greens, the other half of root turnips, are more tender than other leafy greens so they cook much faster. They are packed with flavor, as well as vitamins A, C, K, and calcium.

It’s Easy Gardening Green by Samantha Crooke

Getting on the eating greens bandwagon is a nobrainer—it’s tasty and the health benefits are proven and plenty. But growing your own isn’t as difficult as you may think. And although greens typically thrive in cooler temperatures, you don’t have to completely forgo them this planting season.

Serving Suggestion: Boil in chicken broth until soft, drain, and then drizzle with a little bit of balsamic vinaigrette before serving.

•Swiss Chard

Swiss Chard, with its red stems and bright green leaves, is a great way to add both color and nutrition to your plate. It contains high levels of vitamin A and C, as well as a series of antioxidants that are thought to help fight diabetes, stabilize blood sugar, and lower body inflammation. Serving Suggestion: Sauté with garlic, lemon, and olive oil until wilted.

•Spinach Turns out, Popeye was onto

something. Spinach is a great source of vitamins A and C, as well as folate, calcium, and iron. It is milder tasting than other leafy, and lends itself to a huge variety of dishes. Serving suggestion: Unlike some other Renée Perry of East Hill Edible Gardening has some more non-traditional suggestions that will flourish even in Pensacola’s unique growing climate. “While leafy greens are less common in warm weather, there are some great choices including Malabar spinach, melokhiya or Egyptian spinach, and amaranth.” And you can also pull some double duty with the veggies in your garden and re-purpose their leaves for some cooked greens dishes with options like “squash leaves, okra leaves and sweet potato leaves, all of which are tasty and nutritious when properly prepared,” she says. Already overwhelmed at the thought of starting such a garden, much less keeping it alive long enough to harvest anything? No worries, East Hill Edible Gardening is here to help even the most plant-challenged develop their green thumb. First in a four-session series, “Easy Weed-Free No-Till Organic

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vegetables, spinach does not lose nutritional value when it is exposed to heat. Sauté with some olive oil, garlic, red chili flakes, and lemon juice, or throw into smoothies or pasta. Bonus: Jazz up canned soup by throwing in a handful of spinach and simultaneously sneak some extra veggies into your kids’ meals.

•Romaine Lettuce

Loaded with folic acid (even more than kale), romaine is iceberg lettuce’s healthier and more sophisticated cousin, and it doesn’t sacrifice any of the crunch. Loaded with vitamin A and Folate, which is thought to fight depression, romaine is a great lettuce for salads. Serving suggestion: Skip the creamy Caesar and option for a lemon-olive oil vinaigrette, or a Greek yogurt based ranch.

•Watercress

It may be small, but this little leaf is mighty. Watercress contains off-the-charts amounts of vitamin K as Gardening,” their upcoming class is the perfect starter to get your garden growing. With advice geared towards growing vegetables, fruits and herbs naturally and without the hassle of conventional gardening, they also focus on how to produce a prosperous crop in our area’s sandy soils, hot and humid summers and abundant weeds. “Most of the gardening advice available in books and on the internet is geared toward gardening in more northern parts of the country. We give our students the information they need to successfully garden here,” says Perry. And your edible garden can extend far beyond what you can typically find in the local produce aisle. “We’ve personally grown more than 150 edible species and are adding to that list on a regular basis. This includes all of the traditional vegetables and greens most of us are familiar with as well as a growing list of edible plants from around the world.”

well as beta-carotene—both of which are great for glowing skin and fighting free radicals. Vitamin K also helps to regulate blood clotting and fights plaque on artery walls, which makes cress a great green for people who are trying to protect their hearts. Serving Suggestion: Serve with fish or as an addition to salads to add a unique and peppery flavor.

•Arugula

Arugula contains one of the highest levels of nitrates, as well as flavanoids, which are fight heart disease as well as some cancers. A member of the brassica family, along with broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower, arugula also contains high levels of glucosinolates, which may reduce the risk of developing lung, prostate, pancreatic, and breast cancer. Serving Suggestion: Use arugula instead of basil in your favorite pesto recipe and spread on pieces of toasted rustic bread. {in}

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INWEEKLY: Tell me a little about the writing and recording process for the new album. PITTS: This album was mostly written in Portland in January 2014. We had a New Year's Eve show there and we all decided to stick around for a month afterwards. We have a lot of friends in town, including a band who happened to be on tour that whole month and were nice enough to let us stay in their house. We rented a rehearsal space under a bridge and locked ourselves in there every day, we had a backlog of ideas and when we started to sort through them, we realized we were onto something completely different from any of our former releases.

“I'm proud of the fact that we are a band who isn't making the same record again and again, all of our releases are like little self-contained islands.” John Paul Pitts

South Florida’s Surfer Blood are returning to their roots. The indie pop band formed in 2009 after frontman John Paul Pitts met guitarist Thomas Fekete at an Ultra Music Festival after party in Miami. From then on, Surfer Blood released 2010’s “Astro Coast” to critical acclaim, went on tour with The Shins and the Pixies, and in 2013 released their sophomore album “Pythons.” The band’s sound recalls the alternative underground scene of the ‘90s while adding their own South Florida flavor. Surfer Blood has found its niche in Pitt’s timeless vocals and charmingly fuzz-laden melodies that embodies summer nostalgia full force. Returning to West Palm Beach to selfrecord their new album “1000 Palms,” the band is now on tour promoting the album in advance to it’s May 12 release on Joyful Noise. Pitts took time to answer a few questions from Inweekly before their show Friday night at Vinyl Music Hall. INWEEKLY: The band returned to Florida to self-record your third album “1000 Palms.” What was the reasoning behind that move? PITTS: The decision to record “1000 Palms” in South Florida was made out of necessity, most of us live there and that's where all of our gear is stored. We were dropped by Warner Brothers in January 2014, so we knew that March 12, 2015

recording “1000 Palms” would be nothing like recording our last album “Pythons”—a record made in an expensive studio with a big-name producer. While recording “Pythons” is an experience I'll never forget, there's something stifling about having that many people weighing in on your creative process. In a way, the thought of making a record back home on our own schedule was liberating. We really took our time with “1000 Palms” and I think it shows, it proves that sometimes trusting your instincts is what really matters. INWEEKLY: “Dorian,” one of the songs from your new album, is cleaner and more sophisticated sonically from previous albums. Was this an intentional departure? PITTS: "Dorian" is one of my favorite tracks on the new record. It’s one of those songs that's trying to be a million different songs at once. It has synths, vocoders, a very composed guitar intro and a shredder solo, and it was one of the very last songs we wrote before we went into the studio to record. I was revisiting that Unicorns “Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone?” album in light of their reunion, and it inspired me to write a quirky song with a lot of left turns. The lyrics are about a cult leader who died in a hang-gliding accident, but they weren't supposed to be dark, or just a little dark maybe.

INWEEKLY: Do you enjoy touring in your home state? PITTS: Some of our favorite shows have been Florida shows throughout the years. It’s amazing how much variety there is, you can experience a Miami nightclub one night and a Gainesville/ Tallahassee college show the next. Some of my favorite memories are when we used to play at New College in Sarasota all the time. We would play in an empty classroom and hundreds of kids would crowd in, it was so fun. One of the weirdest memories was when we played a Halloween block party in West Palm Beach, I tried to stage-dive and accidentally landed on my dad. INWEEKLY: What’s it been like touring with Turbo Fruits? PITTS: Turbo Fruits are awesome, we've toured with them a bunch in the past and they are some of the easiest people to be on the road with. Trust me, it’s hard to be around the same people day-in and day-out for seventy days, but I'd do it all over again. They have a record coming out later this year called “No Control” and everything I've heard so far sounds great. INWEEKLY: Describe each member of the band in one word. PITTS: How about a person instead? Kevin: Carl Sagan; Tyler: Leonardo DiCaprio; Thomas: Vincent Van Gogh

INWEEKLY: What way do you think the band has developed or changed since releasing “Astro Coast”? PITTS: We’ve definitely grown a lot as musicians and people. We’ve become a band that can pull off our songs live (and in some cases improve them), and we're more confident now than we've ever been. Having seen two drastically different sides of the writing and recording process, it’s safe to say we now know what works for us. Consistency is important, but I think having a sound that is constantly evolving is a lot more interesting than a band that does one thing well over and over. I'm proud of the fact that we are a band who isn't making the same record again and again, all of our releases are like little self-contained islands. {in}

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Friday, March 13Tuesday, March 17 If you like to do your St. Paddy’s Day thing with a daiquiri in hand, Bamboo Willie’s has you covered. On Friday night Dusty Sanderson Band kicks off a weekend of live music that will also include Hotel Oscar on Saturday and Oliver Twist Band Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday also sees the return of the “All Green Bikini Contest” at 5 p.m. 400 Quietwater Beach Road, bamboowillies. com

We hope you’ve recovered from Pensacon, because it’s time for yet another busy weekend of events and partying. This celebration in particular calls for you to dust off your best green get-ups and day drinking skills in the name of St. Patrick ’s Day. And because the holiday falls on Tuesday this year, the Irish-themed festivities have turned into a full blown weekend of revelry at places like Seville Quarter and Paddy O’Leary’s. The big parties, however, are still mainly happening on St. Patrick ’s Day proper—including an epic beach pub crawl and a downtown block party. So we hope you’ve taken at least part of the day off from work. In addition to the usual pub parties typically associated with this holiday, we’ve also included a few family friendly (a.k.a. non-boozy) events too. Not everybody is down for partying on school nights, after all. Below is a breakdown of events to help guide you to the best party (or non-party) depending on your mood and schedule. 414 1

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Dust off your best green getups and day drinking skills in the name of St. Patrick’s Day.

PADDY O’LEARY’S IRISH PUB

Friday, March 13-Tuesday, March 17 Paddy's isn’t just an Irish pub on St. Patricks Day. One quick conversation with co-owner Seamus Hunt will prove that. Prior to their massive St. Patrick’s Day fete, they’re hosting a weekend full of music, drink specials and games. Friday night brings live music and a Jameson Irish Whiskey promo from 7-11 p.m. Saturday they’ll host a St. Patrick’s Day kickoff party at noon, complete with entertainment by Irish Elvis at 4 p.m. and Hippie Radio at 8 p.m. If you’re feeling lucky, you can try your hand at poker Sunday in the Pot O' Gold Texas Hold 'Em Tournament. Monday night is all about darts and Irish Karaoke. On Tuesday, Paddy’s has once again planned a full day of events, complete with live music and St. Patrick’s Day traditions like Mass with Monsignor Luke Hunt at 9:30 a.m. and a reenactment of Tim Finnegan's Wake.

GO IRISH ON THE ISLAND: ST. PADDY’S DAY PUB CRAWL

10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 Looking for an excuse to call in sick Tuesday and party all day long? This is it. The St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl on Pensacola Beach begins at 10 a.m. and makes 18 stops throughout the day, ending at Sandshaker Lounge & Package. Revelers may start from the beginning at the Hampton Inn or join in anywhere along the way, so even if you can’t make a full day of it you can still get in on the fun.

Pub Crawl Schedule

10 a.m. Hampton Inn Pensacola Beach 10:30 a.m. Hilton Pensacola Beach 11 a.m. Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach 11:30 a.m. The Break Beach Bar 12 p.m. Paddy O’Leary’s Irish Pub

12:30 p.m. The Islander 1 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill 1:30 p.m. Red Fish, Blue Fish 2 p.m. Flounder’s Chowder House 2:30 p.m. Crabs We Got ‘Em 3 p.m. The Dock 3:30 p.m. Casino Beach Bar 4 p.m. Castaways Bar and Grill 4:30 p.m. Capt’n Fun Beach Club 5 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s Beachside Bar (site of the Green Bikini Contest) 5:30 p.m. Shaggy’s 6 p.m. Sabine Sandbar 6:30 p.m Sandshaker Lounge & Package (site of the Go Irish Costume Contest)

SANDSHAKER LOUNGE & PACKAGE POST PUB CRAWL PARTY

5-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 We all know that after the party it’s the after party. The same is true for pub crawls too apparently. This year, the Shaker’s annual Post Pub Crawl Party will feature live music by Hippie Radio. 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd., sandshaker.com

CASINO BEACH BAR & GRILLE

Tuesday, March 17 If your St. Patrick’s Day needs involve festive food, this is your spot. They’ll have Guinness brats, fish & chips, reuben bites and drink specials on Tullamore Dew and Guinness all day long. 41 Ft. Pickens Road., casinobeachbar.com

On The Mainland “PARTY LIKE YOU’RE IRISH” AT SEVILLE QUARTER

Friday, March 13-Tuesday, March 17 From green beer to a pot of gold, Seville Quarter is going green all weekend long. The festivities kick off Friday with Irish themed food specials like corned beef and cabbage and live music. On Sunday they’ll host an Irish inspired brunch and for the big day (Tuesday) there will be “Irish Jig" and "Sexiest Redhead" contests and, of course, specials on green beer, Irish ales and plenty of Irish whiskey to go around. 130 E. Government St., sevillequarter.com inweekly.net

MCGUIRE’S 5K PREDICTION RUN

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, March 14 There’s no better way to kick-off a four day weekend of St. Patrick’s Day revelry than the infamous McGuire’s race. The 38th Annual McGuire’s St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run starts and finishes at McGuire’s Irish Pub. Participants must be able to run or walk the 3.1 mile (5K) course in under one hour. And just in case you’re wondering, a “prediction run” is exactly what it sounds like—each runner/walker predicts how long it will take them to complete the course and the finishers that come closest to their prediction wins. McGuire’s gives awards for prediction winners and speed winners in several male, female and team categories. There is also a post-race party at McGuire’s that ends promptly at noon, so that might be even more motivation to finish the race quickly. $30 registration fee in advance, $35 day of the race (6:30-8 a.m. only). 600 E. Gregory St., mcguiresirishpub.com

PLAY’S KARAOKE BONANZA

9 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 Play, downtown's barcade, is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a full on karaoke blowout—complete with green beer and jello shots, tons of drink specials and a “toasty” sing-off contest. 16 S. Palafox, facebook.com/PlayPensacola

MCGUIRE’S IRISH PUB

Every day of the year, but especially Tuesday, March 17 It kind of goes without saying that there’s going to be a party at McGuire’s on St. Patrick’s Day. So grab your dollar bills and prepare to brave the crowd for an Irish Wake. "Shamrocker Kelly" will be on hand to perform traditional Irish folk songs from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. 600 E. Gregory St., mcguiresirishpub.com

O’RILEY’S DOWNTOWN ST. PATTY’S BLOCK PARTY

Tuesday, March 17 Once again the downtown location of O’Riley’s is celebrating St. Pat’s with a block party featuring live music from A Drunker Shade of Green, Irish food and green draft beer. 321 S. Palafox, facebook.com/orileys.dtown

THE OTHER O’RILEY’S

Tuesday, March 17 O’Riley’s original location will also host its own St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans with drink specials, jello wrestling, beer pong and live music by DJ J Rock. 3728 Creighton Road, facebook.com/OrileysPub

—FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS— GO IRISH ON THE ISLAND: SCAVENGER HUNT

Friday, March 13—Sunday, March 15 While much of the festivities surrounding St. Patrick’s Day are for the 21 and over demographic, little ones (and adults too) have an opportunity to get in on the fun via the beach’s annual scavenger hunt. Families, individuals and groups are welcome to pick up a clue sheet at the new Pensacola Beach Visitor Center beginning at 3 p.m., Friday March 13. Treasure hunters will then have all weekend to follow the clues and find the answers. Answers are due back at the Visitor Center by Sunday, March 15, at 2 p.m. The Pensacola Beach Chamber will draw for the winner, who must be present to take home the prize, at 3 p.m. Sunday. 7 Casino Beach Boardwalk, pensacolabeachchamber.com

ST. CATRICK’S DAY

9:30 a.m.–4 p.m Tuesday, March 17 Pensacola Humane Society is getting in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with a festive adoption special. Wear green and get a discounted adoption fee on all adult cats. 5 N. Q St., pensacolahumane.org

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Pull’ was actually revealed late last year. Both did their job in making me exceptionally anxious for the album, and the finished product is another group of sheen covered, terse written, breathy, darkish songs delivered at a feverish rate to prove that pop has a wicked, bewitching side that will entice you and then beat you over the head with the appearance of sunshine. At face value, Purity Ring are confounding with their use of tragic pop and shiny appeals, however their level of intelligence and artistry really shines through on this new LP. “Another Eternity” is out now via 4AD.

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journey to southern Asia, where Heems reconnected with his roots and allowed himself to grow. Nowhere is he anymore obviously grown-up than on the very vulnerable broken-hearted track ‘Home,’ which features a perfectly placed contribution from Dev Hynes of Blood Orange. I see this album as an indication of strong things to come from Heems as he is really still discovering himself and his “post-9/11 dystopian brown man rap" as a force to be reckoned with. “Eat, Pray, Thug” is out now via Greenhead Records.

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“Eat, Pray, Thug” Purity Ring “Another Eternity” Heems X Ambassadors ‘Renegades’ “Had to leave my home, they kept calling me If the ‘80s taught us anything, it’s that if pop music is done well, it can create an ample amount of drama and tension. Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Michael Jackson, and countless others were able to make infectiously catchy music while still building anxiety with their compositions and melodies. Some 30 years later, the decade is very well alive again, as the people who were children then are adults now. Purity Ring exist in the space between tense ‘80s style nostalgia, indirect EDM and radio-friendly bubblegum pop. Though only two albums into their career, the Canadian duo of Megan James and Corin Roddick have created something entirely their own and wholly recognizable. “Another Eternity” was released last week and further explores the futurepop world Purity Ring built on their first LP, “Shrines.” Three singles preceded the album. Most recently, BBC world premiered ‘Repetition,’ just a couple of weeks ago, however ‘Begin Again’ was released early in January and mega-jam ‘Push

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BASICS WITH BETSY, “LET’S SPIRAL” 2-3 p.m. Simple, healthy ideas using a spiral slicer. Demonstration includes samples. SoGourmet above Bodacious Olive, 407 S. Palafox. $5. sogourmetpensacola.com WINE TASTING AT AWM 5 p.m. Try something new every week at Aragon Wine Market’s regular wine tasting, only a few blocks from downtown. 27 S. 9th Ave. aragonwinemarket. com COMEDIAN KEVIN JAMES 7:30 p.m. Pensacola Saenger, 118 S. Palafox. $39-65. pensacolasaenger.com PLT TREEHOUSE PRODUCTIONS: YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN 7:30 p.m.

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‘Osama.’” I’m positive that Himanshu Suri, better known as Heems, wants us all to believe that he takes very little seriously. After a few years of fronting Das Racist, a hip hop trio with songs called ‘Happy Rappy,’ ‘Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell,’ and ‘Michael Jackson,’ the latter of which consists of the lyrics, “Michael Jackson. A million dollars. You feel me? Holla,” Heems seems to finally be pursuing things on his own terms, and it’s no joke. The Indian-American MC has a dynamic voice that has become recognizable in recent years on tracks with Vampire Weekend, Danny Brown, Despot and Childish Gambino. Now he is stepping forward to claim his place in indie hip hop, and it’s more than deserved. “Eat, Pray, Thug” isn’t Heems’ first solo album, but it is a new awakening for an emcee who has finally realized that he is actually pretty good at this hip hop thing and doesn’t need to hide behind jokes anymore. This album is the result of a soul searching

Meanwhile, Snoopy and Linus daydream and the rest of the friends battle with kites, school, baseball and misunderstandings, before fi nally coming to realize what makes them truly happy. Mainstage at the Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson. $14-30. pensacolalittletheatre.com SPARKLEFIGHT 10 p.m. Sparklefi ght with the Dunce Caps and To Say a Sentence Fragment. The Handlebar, 319 Tarragona St. $7. pensacolahandlebar.com

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noon-1 p.m. Join guest chef Lindy Howell for a fresh and healthy take on Tex Mex. On the menu: Burnt Carrot Salad with Feta and Lemon Vinaigrette, Seared Flank Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa, and Sweet Empanadas with Mexican Chocolate Dipping Sauce. SoGourmet above Bodacious Olive, 407 S.

New York pop-rock band X Ambassadors released the single ‘Renegades’ last week and it ruled much of my rotation over the weekend. While it isn’t devoid of a slight hint of cheesiness and more pop function than previous efforts, it’s unavoidably infectious and catchy. Check out the track on YouTube or download it from iTunes now. {in}

Palafox. $35. sogourmetpensacola.com “WINE WITH HILARY: THE REGION” 4-5 p.m. Wine education and tasting gathering. SoGourmet above Bodacious Olive, 407 S. Palafox. $15. sogourmetpensacola.com WINE TASTING AT CITY GROCERY 5-7 p.m. Out and about in East Hill on Friday night? Stop by City Grocery for their free weekly wine tasting before settling in or heading out for the night. 2050 N. 12th Ave. PENSACOA OPERA PRESENTS: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE 7:30 p.m. Laugh through

the comedic misadventures of the deferential Frederic, who by way of a terrible misunderstanding is thrust into the life of piratehood. One of W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s most popular operas, The Pirates of Penzance is packed with wit, trickery and good ‘ole pirate charm paired with contagiously buoyant melodies, sure to get you humming along. Pensacola Saenger, 118 S. Palafox. $25 and up. pensacolasaenger.com inweekly.net

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calendar the rest of the friends battle with kites, school, baseball and misunderstandings, before finally coming to realize what makes them truly happy. Mainstage at the Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson. $14-30. pensacolalittletheatre.com

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Though considered a "good man" by his friends, Charlie Brown can't seem to win the heart of the Little Red-Haired Girl, nor can his friend, Lucy, catch a glance from the young piano-playing Schroeder, her crush. Meanwhile, Snoopy and Linus daydream and the rest of the friends battle with kites, school, baseball and misunderstandings, before finally coming to realize what makes them truly happy. Mainstage at the Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson. $14-30. pensacolalittletheatre.com SURFER BLOOD 7 p.m. Surfer Blood with Turbo Fruits and Dinosaur Daze. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. $10-12. vinylmusichall.com ICE HOCKEY 7:05 p.m. Ice Flyers v. Columbus. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory. $15-29. pensacolabaycenter.com SOUL’D OUT 10 p.m. The Handlebar, 319 Tarragona St. $6. pensacolahandlebar.com

SATURDAY 3.14

PALAFOX MARKET 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fresh pro-

duce, live plants, baked goods, fine art and antiques are just a few of the items offered at the weekly Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola. Items originate directly from participating vendors, including dozens of local farmers, home gardeners and area artists. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox. palafoxmarket.com UKULELE CLASS 9:30 a.m. The Pensacola Ukulele Players Society (PUPS) meets every Saturday morning at Blues Angel Music, offering free ukulele lessons for both beginners and seasoned musicians. Loaner ukuleles are available for the sessions, which usually last an hour. Blues Angel Music, 657 N. Pace Blvd. bluesangelmusic.com THE WISDOM OF MYTH 10:30 a.m.- noon “What are the 'Ides of March?'” Ever wonder what the stories of mythology really mean? Do they contain hidden insights? Come explore how the wisdom of ancient myths can apply to you today. Free lecture and forum open to the public. West Florida Public Library meeting room, 239 N. Spring St., Call 436-4792 or email mythos.sd@gmail. com for more information. ICE HOCKEY 7:05 p.m. Ice Flyers v. Colum-

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Couches / press photo bus. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory. $15-29. pensacolabaycenter.com PLT TREEHOUSE PRODUCTIONS: YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN 7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY 3.15

PENSACOLA OPERA PRESENTS: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE 2 p.m. Laugh through the

comedic misadventures of the deferential Frederic, who by way of a terrible misunderstanding is thrust into the life of piratehood. One of W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s most popular operas, The Pirates of Penzance is packed with wit, trickery and good ‘ole pirate charm paired with contagiously buoyant melodies, sure to get you humming along. Pensacola Saenger, 118 S. Palafox. $25 and up. pensacolasaenger.com

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MONDAY 3.16

JAZZ SOCIETY OF PENSACOLA’S JAZZ GUMBO 6:30 p.m. Jazz Gumbo (implying a

delicious mix of various ingredients giving a wonderful effect) happens every third Monday evening of each month except December. Live jazz is featured in a variety of styles with groups or bands chosen from around the Emerald . $10 each for JSOP members and guests; $15 for non-members; $5 for students with ID. Admission includes a cup of seafood gumbo. Phineas Phogg’s inside Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St., sevillequarter.com NELSON GATLIN 9:30 p.m. Nelson Gatlin, with Dalton Wright, and Tall Tall Trees. Sluggo’s Vegetarian Restaurant, 101 S. Jefferson St. $5. sluggospensacola.com

TUESDAY 3.17

PENSACOLA HUMANE SOCIETY: ST. CATRICK’S DAY 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wear green

and get a discounted adoption fee on all adult cats. Pensacola Humane Society 5 North Q Street. pensacolahumane.org

“THE SIX ESSENTIAL KNIVES” FREE DEMONSTRATION 11:30 a.m.-noon. SoGourmet

above Bodacious Olive, 407 S. Palafox. sogourmetpensacola.com HANDS-ON KNIFE SKILLS CLASS 2-3 p.m. Practice knife skills while using different chopping techniques; samples provided. SoGourmet above Bodacious Olive, 407 S.

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

dog owners for a 45-minute leisurely stroll in East Hill. Dogs must be leashed and well behaved. Owners should be prepared to pick up after the pets. Meet at the entrance of Bayview Park, 20th Ave. and E. Mallory St. TUESDAY NIGHT POETRY NIGHT AT SLUGGO’S 7 p.m. Free open mic poetry

event every Tuesday. Sluggo’s Vegetarian Restaurant, 101 S. Jefferson St. facebook. com/TNPNS DANCECRAFT SWING CLASS 7:30-9 p.m. This class teaches the skills necessary to become a practitioner of West Coast Swing, a popular partner dance that can be enjoyed with virtually any kind of music. Additional classes and a social dance are held each Wednesday for a chance to put your skills to use. Tuesday class fee is $10 per person or free for people 30 years of age and younger. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com THE F’N A-HOLES 10 p.m. The F’N A-Holes with the Broke Yokels, Brett Benton, and Bear with Me. The Handlebar, 319 Tarragona St. $8. pensacolahandlebar.com

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noon-1:30 p.m. On the menu: Pea Tendril and Daikon Salad; Garlicky Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Over Quinoa; and Gelato. SoGourmet above Bodacious Olive, 407 S. Palafox. $35. sogourmetpensacola.com WEST COAST WEDNESDAYS 6:30 p.m. Learn the West Coast Swing at this weekly class, which is followed by a social dance at 8:30 p.m. DanceCraft instructors are among the foremost experts in West Coast Swing in the Pensacola area. Wednesday classes are $10 per person and the social dance is $5 per. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com COUCHES 9:30 p.m. Couches with JPegasus, and Dinosaur Daze. Sluggo’s Vegetarian Restaurant, 101 S. Jefferson St. $5. sluggospensacola.com TURNCOAT 10 p.m. Turncoat with Our Battle, and Labrynth. The Handlebar, 319 Tarragona St. $5. pensacolahandlebar.com

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≥bar games Thursdays

POKER 8 p.m. The

Ticket 1, 7250 Plantation Rd., ticketsportsbar.com POOL TOURNAMENT

8 p.m. The Ticket 2, 2115 W. 9 Mile Rd., ticketsportsbar.com

Fridays

DRAG BINGO 6-8 p.m. Ages 21 and over. Emerald City’s The Other Side, 406 E. Wright St. emeraldcitypensacola.com POOL TOURNAMENT

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

Mondays

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

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

Tuesdays

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

TICKET TEAM TRIVIA

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

PUB TRIVIA NIGHT

7-9:30 p.m. Goat Lips Beer Garden, 2811 Copter Road. March 12, 2015

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WEDNESDAY QUIZ TRIVIA 8 p.m. The

Cabaret, 101 S. Jefferson St. cabaretpensacola.com

TICKET BAR BINGO

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

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

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

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

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6 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhouse.goodgrits.com BRYAN LEE 6 p.m. Paradise Bar and Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr. paradisebar-grill.com FRANKIE G FROM TENNESSEE 7 p.m.

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

DJ LAO COLLEGE NIGHT 9 p.m. Phineas

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

SHAM ROCKER KELLY

9 p.m. Traditional Irish folk, Rebel Songs. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com

FRIDAY 3.13

LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD

5 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhouse.goodgrits.com AL MARTIN 6 p.m. The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Highway. facebook. com/QualityInnScenicHwy REDDOG AND FRIENDS 6 p.m.

Paradise Bar and Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr. paradisebar-grill.com

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Mondays

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

Tuesdays

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

The Cabaret, 9 p.m. 101 S. Jefferson St. 607-2020 or cabaretpensacola.com The Sandshaker Lounge, 8 p.m. 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com Play, 9 p.m. 16 S. Palafox, Suite 200. iplaypensacola.com

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THURSDAY 3.12

AL MARTIN 6 p.m. The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Highway. facebook. com/QualityInnScenicHwy

THE BLENDERS 8:30

DJ ORLANDO RICARDO 9 p.m. Emerald

City, 406 E. Wright St. emeraldcitypensacola.com BEN LOFTIN BAND 9 p.m. Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

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9 p.m. Traditional

Irish folk, Rebel Songs. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com

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p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com BAD HABITS 9 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. fishhouse. goodgrits.com CLASS X 9 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com

SATURDAY 3.14

AL MARTIN 6 p.m. The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Highway. facebook. com/QualityInnScenicHwy LYNN DRURY 6 p.m. Paradise Bar and Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr. paradisebar-grill.com DUELING PIANO SHOW 8 p.m. Rosie

O’ Grady’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com DJ JAY-R 9 p.m. Emerald City, 406 E. Wright St. emeraldcitypensacola.com BEN LOFTIN BAND 9 p.m. Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com SHAM ROCKER KELLY

9 p.m. Traditional Irish folk, Rebel Songs. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com

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Pirates, Patter and Punchlines Probably for the Pensacola the best known Opera’s annual piece of the Operazzi Ball, score, “The to be held April Major Gen11 at New World eral’s Song,” Landing. has itself The theme been parodied of this year’s numerous event is a Pirate’s times—perPromenade, in haps most celebration of the famously by mathematician and opera's 32nd season and this month’s musical satirist Tom Leher in “Eleproduction of "Pirates." ments,” his paean to the periodic table of The evening will include a sit-down the elements. dinner, dancing to music by The Don The original song is an example of "patSnowden Big Band with Holly Shelton, live ter singing," Marrerro said. This rapid-fire and silent auctions and special perforstyle of singing requires special skill and mances by Pensacola Opera’s 2015 Artists training to perform. It is the specialty of in Residence. All proceeds from the event Curt Olds, who will have his Pensacola dewill go to support the Opera’s many artistic but in the production as the Major General. and education initiatives, from profes"He is known as one of the best in the sional MainStage productions like “Pirates" business," Marrero said. to nationally recognized education and Other artists making their Pencommunity outreach programs. sacola debut this month include Melissa Tickets for the ball are on sale now Parks, who will play the role of Ruth, and for $150 each and table sponsorships are husband-wife duo Ryan MacPherson and available. Those interested in sponsorSharin Apostolou, as Frederick and his love ing a table should call Jennifer Knisbell at interest, Mabel. Craig Irvin and Matthew 433-6737. {in} Lau will return to the Pensacola stage as the Pirate King and the Police Sargent, respectively. Those who want to witness the hilarity of “Pirates” for themselves should act quickly, Marrero said. Tickets for this weekend’s perforWHEN: 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 13 and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15 mances were already 85 percent WHERE: Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox sold by mid-week. COST: $25-$115 If you can’t make this weekend’s DETAILS: pensacolaopera.com show—or if you haven’t had enough piracy by curtain call—don’t be dismayed. Just mark your calendar

“It's witty, it's funny, and it's very British. Think Monty Python meets (British sitcom) 'Are You Being Served?'” Kyle Marrero

Opening this weekend is Pensacola Opera’s production of the classic operetta “The Pirates of Penzance." The Victorian-era story—penned by librettist W.S. Gilbert and composer by Arthur Sullivan in 1879—follows the misadventures of Frederic, whose dimwitted nanny, Ruth, binds him to a life of piracy after mishearing his parents’ instructions to see him apprenticed to a “pilot.” We won’t give away the ending. Suffice it to say the plot only gets more absurd from there. Pirates turn out to be noblemen. Noblemen wish they were pirates, and fair maidens are revealed to be deceitful old hags. "The fun part of ‘Pirates’ is that no one is who they say they are," artistic director Kyle Marrero said. "It's witty, it's funny, and

it's very British. Think Monty Python meets (British sitcom) 'Are You Being Served?'" Or maybe Monty Python meets “Pirates of the Caribbean.” The show—one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular—might upend some people’s expectations about the opera. "It's a different genre—what we call an operetta," Marrero said. The operetta, a form of “light opera," is considered a precursor to American musical theatre, featuring operatic singing interspersed with dialogue and comedic relief. “Pirates," one of the most beloved examples of the genre, is packed with wit, memorable characters and buoyant, infectious melodies. If some of those melodies sound familiar, Marrero said, don’t be surprised.

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