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The non-profit organization took on making bikes a part of downtown. They started Bikes at Work last fall to create a bicyclesharing program for the employees of downtown Pensacola businesses. In March, the group leaders and 350 Pensacola hosted Funky Bike Fest in the city’s Belmont Devilliers neighborhood to promote Pensacola becoming a more bike-friendly community. On April 24, the city of Pensacola unveiled its colorful bike racks along Palafox Street. Congrats to Think Beyond and 350 Pensacola!
CATE MERRILL The wife of Collier Merrill
chaired the 11th annual Autism Pensacola fundraiser, Connecting the Pieces. The fundraiser, held at the Sanders Beach Community Center on the evening of April 24, was a smashing success. All money raised from the Connecting the Pieces gala goes directly to support the programs of Autism Pensacola, which addresses the needs of local children and their families living with autism.
ELIZABETH JONES The engineering
senior at the University of West Florida is the school's first former armed forces member to win a national scholarship from Student Veterans of America. Jones, a Marine Corps corporal who received an honorable medical discharge, was awarded the $5,000 scholarship through the group's Wounded Veteran Scholarship program.
losers ASHTON HAYWARD To get out his message of “positivity” and optimism, Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward and Communications Director Tamara Fountain wanted to spend more than $20,000 on a series of televised segments on the various city departments that would be aired in the months leading to the city primaries in August. The public cried “foul,” and Hayward dropped out of the show blaming unnamed political opponents for his decision.
WEST FLORIDA RECYCLING Last year, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection said the conditions at its plant were unacceptable. Then in March the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. On Monday, West Florida Recycling temporarily closed the facility supposedly because of onsite flooding. Some plant employees told WEAR TV that they had been paid for two weeks of work. This is spiraling in the wrong direction. CHARLIE CRIST A new poll by Mason-
Dixon Polling & Research shows Governor Rick Scott and Democratic challenger Charlie Crist in a dead heat— knotted at 42 percent apiece—with more than 10 percent of voters undecided. Scott leads in the North Florida and Southwest Florida regions and Central Florida. Crist does well in Tampa Bay, his home region, and leads Scott by 21 points in Southeast Florida. The stage is set for a brutal showdown.
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The book “The Coming Jobs War” has been making the rounds among local business leaders. Written by Jim Clifton, chairman of the national polling firm Gallup, and published in October 2011, the book asserts that job creation will surpass all other issues nationally and globally. His message is “a good job” is more important than freedom, the war on terrorism, budget deficits and climate change. According to Gallup’s World Poll, there are three billion people out of seven billion who want a good job. There are only 1.2 billion jobs to go around. So there’s a shortfall of 1.8 billion jobs. The “war” will be, according to Clifton, over how and where new good jobs will be created. He writes that the solution lies not in the federal government, but in cities. And that is what has gotten the attention of local leaders. He believes the focus should be on helping grow small and medium-sized companies, which are the primary job creators and employers. And by cities, Clifton doesn’t mean the politicians are the ones who need to drive job creation. Government can't create jobs because that's not government's job. Businesses create jobs. Therefore, the politicians need to focus on creating an environment that helps them do so—streamlining permitting processes, building infrastructure and offering solutions not roadblocks to growth.
The other issue is public education and ensuring its graduates can be hired for the jobs that are being created. They need to be taught how the free enterprise works, how to build their own business and contribute to the community. How do Pensacola and Escambia County stack up? Are we prepared for the “jobs war” or will we lose jobs to south Alabama and neighboring Florida counties? In his 2013 State of the City address, Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward appeared willing to join the fight for jobs. He pledged to support job creation and job creators, promote workforce education, push transparent, streamlined business processes and maximize existing city assets. Jerry Maygarden, CEO of the Greater Pensacola Chamber, has begun discussion on separating economic development from his organization into a new non-profit that will focus on attracting businesses to the area and creating jobs. The private sector appears to be poised to take the lead. The problem is talking about jobs does not create jobs. Straightforward analysis of local government processes, public education, job training and other initiatives has to be done without political hyperbole, and verifiable measurements should be established to show the progress being made. It’s time to get to work. {in} rick@inweekly.net
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“MISS REPRESENTATION” When Cserep first viewed “Miss Representation” she was blown away. “It was really thought provoking,” she • Women make up 51 percent of the said. “It made me go home and talk to my U.S. population, however women daughters about what they are capable of comprise only 20 percent of congress. achieving.” • 35 women have served as U.S. goverWomen in different positions of power nors compared to 2,319 men. including Jane Fonda, Rachel Maddow, • U.S. women continue to earn $.77 to Condoleezza Rice, Margaret Cho and Katie every dollar that men earn. Couric are just a handful of women in the • Between 1937 and 2005, there film that share their thoughts and experiwere only 13 female protagonists in ences on women and the media. animated films. All of them except one “The fact that media are so derogatory had the aspiration of finding romance. to the most powerful women in the coun• In Nancy Pelosi’s four years as try, what does it say about media’s ability Speaker of the House, she has been to take any woman in America seriously?” on the cover of zero national weekly asked Jennifer Pozner, executive director of magazines. Women in Media & News, in the film’s trailer. • Women own only 5.8 percent of all In March, Sandberg’s star-studded television stations and 6 percent of “Ban Bossy” campaign sparked interest, radio stations. both positive and negative, for urging to (source: therepresentationproject.org) stop using the word bossy. But Cserep respectively disagrees. “At some point you do need to be bossy,” she said. Yourself Women’s Closet at First United To spark these types of discussions, the Methodist Church being accepted. Suit “Miss Representation” screening will be Yourself provides women who cannot afmore of an event than just a movie viewford new suits proper business attire for job ing with an hour of networking along with interviews. A leadership book drive will also light refreshments courtesy of Roly Poly of be held in hopes that everyone leaves with a Pensacola and other local businesses. new educational resource. Susan Young, a motivational keynote The Gulf Coast Kid’s House, which speaker in the Gulf Coast area, will be introprovides services to abused and ducing the film. neglected children in Escam“I think women are inbia County, will also be in terested in opportunities attendance providing a to have connections,” popcorn bar during the Cserep explained. movie. All proceeds will “Bring a girlfriend, go back to the local have a snack, watch Take the pledge to challenge non-profit. the movie and then society’s limiting representaSharing the mesdiscuss it.” tions on gender by visiting sage of “Miss RepIn Pensacola, there therepresentationproject.org. resentation,” Cserep are opportunities to hopes that men and network and build conwomen alike will leave fidence through organizathe screening compelled to tions like JULEP and Powertalk to their daughters, just like ful Women of the Gulf Coast, she did. as well as Leadership Pensacola and “A young girl shouldn’t say ‘I’ll just Pensacola Young Professionals. become a nurse instead of a physician,’” she Through her work with JULEP, Cserep said. “I want girls to do anything they want said she has gained skills that have played a in life without being held back.” {in} part in her professional development. “The Junior League’s motto is ‘Women Building Better Communities,’” she said. “Because of the organization, I know I can keep a good agenda, volunteer schedule and run a committee. I’m also better at public speaking. I’ve definitely carried these WHEN: 5 p.m. Friday, May 2 skills over to my career.” WHERE: Pensacola State College, However, don’t think that men are Student Center excluded from the conversation. COST: Free “Absolutely the event is open to men DETAILS: R.S.V.P at facebook.com/ and women,” Cserep said. “I think they can PowerfulWomenoftheGulfCoast all benefit from this screening.” The event is also a chance to give back to the community with donations to Suit
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Local Organizations Hosting a Special Movie Screening and Benefit by Jennifer Leigh Facebook CFO Sheryl Sandberg has taught women to “Lean In” and “Ban Bossy,” but what happens when they enter a leadership role? How are they portrayed around the office and in the media? These kinds of questions are asked in Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s documentary “Miss Representation.” Newsom, a filmmaker and advocate for women, wrote, directed and produced the 2011 Sundance-selected documentary film to “expose the media’s inaccurate portrayals of women, which have led to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence” according to her website. Following the film’s national broadcast debut on the Oprah Winfrey Network, “Miss Representation” has become more than a film, but a movement with screenings
all over the country. Seeing the need for the message to be shared, Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast and Junior League of Pensacola (JULEP) decided to host a screening of the film. “When you think of Bill and Hillary Clinton, we don’t comment on Bill’s ties or suits, but turn on the TV or open a magazine and there’s lots of comments about Hillary’s hair or clothes,” said Theresa Cserep, fundraising chair for JULEP. Cserep, a member since 2003, is also a senior training specialist for the University of West Florida Continuing Education program. As a mother in the professional world, Cserep has encountered her own share of misjudgments. “I’ve had people tell me, ‘But you have three kids, how do you do it?’ No one ever says that to my husband,” she said. “I can still be a mom, go to the gym, volunteer and work.”
“It was really thought provoking. It made me go home and talk to my daughters about what they are capable of achieving.”
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A couple hundred citizens packed the Brownsville Assembly of God Reception Hall on April 22 to be heard by their Lumon May / photo by elected Samantha Crooke officials and community leaders on a myriad of issues from job training and crime, to activities for youth and abandoned schools in their neighborhoods. The panel brought together for the District 3 Town Hall hosted by Escambia County Commission Chairman Lumon May included: Quint Studer, founder of Studer Group and co-owner of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, representing the business community; Escambia County School District Superintendent Malcolm Thomas; Supervisor of Elections David Stafford; Escambia
County Sheriff David Morgan; Rev. LuTimothy May, pastor of Friendship Baptist, and Rev. Lonnie Wesley, pastor of Greater Little Rock Baptist Church, both representing faith-based organizations; Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward; and U.S. District Court Chief Judge Casey Rogers. A few testy questions centered around the use of closed schools for youth activities and the eyesores that many have become in District 3 neighborhoods. Josh Womack, of the Harvesters Neighborhood Watch in the Cantonment area, asked why Superintendent Thomas and the school board refused to work with the community in 2012 on turning the old Ransom Middle School into a center for youth. He pointed out no community center exists in the area. “We are trying to do a youth center. Our kids don’t have anything. They have to come to Pensacola.” Thomas said he didn’t recall anything about Womack’s proposal to use Ransom for the community. In an answer to another question from a Montclair mother, Thomas did
promise the school district would partner with agencies to provide summer youth activities for children. “We are happy to partner with someone who wants to help our students.” When asked about the future of the closed schools, Thomas said that he is taking action on all the properties, including demolishing the former 4-acre J. Lee Pickens School. He said the only place left to sell or take some other action on is the former district headquarters on Garden Street.
“We are trying to do a youth center. Our kids don’t have anything.” Josh Womack
TOWN HALL GOES DIGITAL On
Wednesday, April 23, the city of Pensacola held its first digital town hall meeting on the mayor’s official Facebook page. Drew Buchanan, an Air Force veteran who moved to Pensacola in late 2013, asked the first question at 10:09 a.m. The last reply from Mayor Ashton Hayward was posted at 9:48 p.m. to Brian David Smith, Jr. who had asked about a summer internship. In all, a dozen questions were asked throughout the day, seven of which were answered by the mayor. The queries ranged
from concerns over crime and downtown flooding, to how to attract retirees and a parade for the champion Pensacola Ice Flyers. Questions were answered in bunches throughout the day. For Buchanan, his praise of the mayor and his three questions earned him a guest spot on the city’s Instagram page. The photographer moderated the city page over the weekend, posting photographs he had taken of city sights.
BEACH MOUSE GETS SAFE PASSAGE
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has designed four mice crossings on Perdido Key. There aren’t any safe ones for humans, but beach mice will have their own. In a letter to the federal agency and Florida Department of Transportation, Michael Hamlin, ECUA Manager of Utilities Development, wrote that the crossings cause conflicts with all of its utilities at each of the four crossing locations, for a total of 12 conflicts. Preliminary estimates to relocate the utilities range from $500,000 to $1,000,000. In his letter, Hamlin requested a meeting with FDOT and Fish & Wildlife to discuss design alternatives. {in}
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or eight years, the Independent News has attempted to rank the most powerful and influential people in the Pensacola area. The first list had 50 names and was published on June 7, 2007 under the title, “Who’s the Man?” Fred Levin topped the list, followed by Judge Lacey Collier, Ted Ciano, Jim Reeves and Lewis Bear Jr. The sheer audacity of ranking elected officials, community leaders and power brokers caught fire with our readers. Within hours of the paper hitting the newsstands, we received emails and phone calls. Some grateful, some upset. Another Independent News tradition was created.
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Since then, the list has grown to 100 people. Our staff and a committee of friends of the paper review potential names. People are moved up and down as we get closer to publication. Mike Papantonio tops the 2014 IN Power List. With his syndicated radio show, “Ring of Fire,” and regular appearances on the major networks, “Pap” has become one of the most recognizable trial lawyers in America. Locally, he led the fight against ConocoPhillips over the Agrico Chemical Co. for its contamination of groundwater. The $70 million settlement went to residents who own or have owned property
impacted and also set up a medical monitoring program for those still living in the area. For the past two years, Papantonio and his firm, Levin, Papantonio, Thomas, Mitchell, Rafferty & Proctor, have hosted the “Healing Hands” Gala to expand the mission of Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. The rest of the top five on this year’s Power List are familiar names. Attorney Jim Reeves is in the second spot for his chairmanship of the Community Maritime Park Associates board and his contributions to Pensacola politics with the Irish Politicians Club. Hotelier Julian MacQueen came in at number three for his successful efforts to
separate tourism marketing from the Greater Pensacola Chamber and into a its own organization, Visit Pensacola, Inc. Escambia County Chairman Lumon May is in the fourth spot, as he continues to expand his influence and build consensus for progress across the county. Fred Donovan, Jr., who made the fifth spot, has quietly become a force for economic development, following in the footsteps of his father. The 2014 Power List will be not less controversial than its predecessors. The degrees of separation in the positions are slight and are what makes this list fun to write and debate.
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Driven by Conviction: Mike Papantonio
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he eighth person to top the IN Power List is Mike Papantonio, a senior partner of Levin, Papantonio, Thomas, Mitchell, Rafferty & Proctor, P.A., one of the largest plaintiffs’ law firms in America. His law partner Fred Levin was named number one on the very first Power List in 2007. “Pap” is one of the top trial lawyers in the country, having handled thousands of cases throughout the nation including 010 1
Pharmaceutical Drug Litigation, Asbestos, Breast Implants, Factory Farming, Securities Fraud, the Florida Tobacco Litigation and other mass tort cases. He has received numerous multi-million dollar verdicts on behalf of victims of corporate malfeasance. He is a much sought after speaker, an author of four motivational books for lawyers and an accomplished jazz musician. Papantonio is currently the host, along with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Sam Seder, of
Ring of Fire, a nationally syndicated radio show, and appears regularly as a commentator on MSNBC’s The Ed Show with Ed Schultz. The Independent News got Papantonio to take a break from his busy schedule to talk about his life and the essence of power. “Power is found in conviction,” he said. “You will not find sustainable power in something that is a transient preference. When I think about everything that I have spent my time doing and drill right down to why, it's out of conviction.” Papantonio’s conviction is rooted in his childhood, much of which was spent living with several families as he negotiated through his teenage years. The youngest of four children, he lived on the streets outside of the state’s welfare system. He sold encyclopedias door-to-door in the hills of Mississippi and the slums of Houston, Texas to pay his way through college and law school. “The reason I do this thing with the media, whether it's MSNBC, Free Speech TV or RT Network, is because I came up kind of a victim,” he shared. “When you come up on the other side of the country club wall and you realize that there is no effort at all to help from that side, your reaction is to reject all that.” Papantonio explained further, “I think I would be a pretty good golfer, but I can't associate with that whole culture of the country club. I grew up so far on the other side that my conviction draws me to do what I do.” On the air he talks about selfish, greeddriven politicians. A registered Independent, he ignores political labels going after Republicans and Democrats. He hasn’t hesi-
tated to criticize President Barack Obama, whom he believes lacks conviction. “President Obama has preferences. He wishes that maybe we could rein in Wall Street. He wishes that maybe we could do something about climate change. He wishes that we could have a safety net to protect all Americans,” he said. “But he has no conviction in any of it. Think of the legacy he would have left if he believed in those things rather than just having a preference for those things.” Despite the adverse conditions of his childhood, Papantonio said it helped him developed a variety of talents. “I lived with seven families, from each I took away something positive. From one I learned to play the piano and be a musician, another how to be an artist, another their interest was writing and another how to fly airplanes.” Life experience helped him connect to dots and taught him responsibility. “When you're 13-years-old and you've got to find a place to live, you connect dots. I didn't go through HRS, I felt a responsibility to be responsible and earn my keep with each family. The downside, it was like walking a tightrope without any net. I couldn't fall.” He added, “Most children grow up thinking if something goes wrong mom and dad are going to take care of it. Well I didn't have that. There was nobody to call if I didn't have lunch money or if I was out of tuition money. I had to figure it out.” In 1998, Papantonio teamed up with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the Hudson Riverkeepers, and Water Keeper Alliance, to establish a Riverkeepers program in Northwest Florida, known as the Emerald Coastkeepers, Inc., which became an advocate for the waterways of Northwest Florida. He said that it was intolerance for injustice that drove him to do it. “People don't understand how ugly that situation was,” said Papantonio, pointing out the EPA Superfunds in the area, grand jury reports on water and air pollution and ECUA dumping 20 million gallons a day of wastewater into Pensacola Bay. In 2001, he filed two lawsuits against Conoco Inc. and its predecessor Agrico Chemical Co. on the behalf of Pensacola residents whose property was potentially contaminated by a toxic plume that had spread from the old Agrico Chemical Co. fertilizer plant near Fairfield Drive to Bayou Texar. “My partners weren't wild about the Conoco case,” he said. “It was in our hometown and a huge undertaking. We were taking on one of the wealthiest corporations in the country at the time. We spent $8 million on that case. We couldn't spend $8 million and lose, so naturally my partners had some real hesitations. But once they began to see my vision, they agreed to get behind it. “ He admitted, “The lawsuits could have gone bad real easy.” inweekly.net
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Photo special to the Independent News day. If not for the efforts of trial lawyers, Fortunately for Pensacola, it didn’t. they'd continue to be victims,” he said. ConocoPhillips agreed to a $70 million “We have safer cars and safer pharmasettlement in 2004. ceuticals because of trial lawyers,” Pa“Any case we do could go bad, but you pantonio said. “We push back Wall Street have to put blinders on to that and do the when they try to steal from mom and pop's best analysis you can,” Papantonio said, pension programs. Without trial lawyers, whose firm had gotten some pushback from there would be nobody pushing back with the community when he began to build its a progressive apmass torts practice. proach to politics.” “My partners “You will not find sustainable In 2012, Paheard ‘you need to pantonio served get rid of Mike, you power in something that is a need to rein him,’” transient preference. When I as the president of the National he said. “The atTrial Lawyers. He tacks we anticipat- think about everything that I ed came—basically have spent my time doing and wanted to create a hall of fame to you better get condrill right down to why, it's honor those trial trol of your young out of conviction.” lawyers who have lawyer there. Fred been true chamLevin said, ‘No, he pions and crusadis doing what he ers for American believes in.’” justice. In September, the Trial Lawyer Hall Papantonio wished more local firms of Fame will open at Temple Law School in would take stands on issues. “You have law Philadelphia. firms in this town, the reason they could “We have all sorts of hall of fames,” never do these things is because they are he said. “There was nothing to remind always concerned about public opinion," Americans and young lawyers the role trial he said. “Because of that there are law lawyers have played in the labor movement, firms that will never accomplish anything women’s suffrage, civil rights movement truly meaningful that they will be able to and consumer protection. Politicians and call a legacy.” He is proud to be a trial lawyer. In 2008, the media weren’t the ones who made those things happen, it was trial lawyers Papantonio was selected by the Public fighting in the courtroom.” Justice Foundation as a finalist for its Trial He wanted the hall of fame to be where Lawyer of the Year Award. Three years young lawyers could gain a sense of what later, he was awarded the Perry Nichols they should or shouldn't do as attorneys Award, the highest honor given by the and give them a true image of what a real Florida Justice Association that recognizes lawyer does. individuals who fight valiantly and with dis“I tell every young lawyer that comes to tinction for justice throughout their lives. this law firm if you can’t visualize yourself When the Association of Trial Lawyers of America dropped “trial lawyer” from its name walking into a room of a thousand people all hooting at you, yelling at you and telling you and changed it to the Association for Amerito go home and still deliver what is correct can Justice, Papantonio helped organize in your mind, then you should not be a trial the National Trial Lawyers and launched its lawyer. You ought to be a banker; you ought quarterly magazine, The Trial Lawyer. to do something where there is no risk.” “Every profession has the good and the He ended the interview, “You have to bad, and we certainly have our share of the believe in something. When you're driven like bad, but most people don't ever take the that, it creates an energy that is a power.” time to realize that they are victims every
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nce you’re named the most influential, you deserve a special place. All top finishers earn berths in this prestigious hall of fame.
Fred Levin (2007)
The flamboyant and outspoken Pensacola trial attorney has the University of Florida law school named after him. 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.
J. Collier Merrill (2008)
Quint Studer (2010)
Dr. Judy Bense (2012)
Lewis Bear Jr. (2009)
Ashton Hayward (2011)
David Morgan (2013)
This developer and restaurateur works behind the scenes for the maritime park, downtown improvement and political candidates and causes. With his brothers, Will and Burney, Merrill coowns Merrill Land Company, a real estate development and holding firm, along with The Fish House, Atlas Oyster House and Jackson’s Steakhouse in Pensacola.
It’s difficult to find a charity or community organization that hasn’t been helped by the Lewis Bear family. Bear is the driving force behind the Greater Pensacola Chamber’s economic development efforts and does a masterful job at reining the many political forces at play.
The founder of Studer Group and co-owner of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos was the big champion for the Community Maritime Park. Autism Pensacola, Pensacola Business Challenge and the Pensacola Promise scholars have all benefited from his and his wife Rishy’s philanthropy.
Pensacola’s young mayor came on in his first year as a superstar, accomplishing most of his top 20 campaign goals in his first year in office. Last year, he tackled city pensions, getting the general employees and police unions to close their plans.
She is the hero of every interim officer, turning what was originally only a 12-month gig into a full-time contract that was recently extended by her board of trustees with a nice pay raise. Bense is, by far, the best politician in the Pensacola area and has substantial influence on the state level.
The Escambia County Sheriff handily defeated his opponents in the Republican primary and 2012 general election. His straightforward, direct approach to law enforcement has made him one of the most well-known sheriff s in the state.
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tor, Home Builders Association of West Florida 76. Ron Ellington, Executive Director of Strategic Planning, Innisfree Hotels 77. Mark Lee, Broker, Levin & Rinke Resort Realty 78. Bernard Yates, Pastor, Zion Hope Primitive Baptist Church 79. Danny Zimmern, President, Pensacola Mardi Gras, Inc. 80. Jessica Lee, General Manager and Vice President, Pensacola KIA AutoSport 81. Michael Lowery, President, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1395 82. Lois Benson, Board Member—District 2, Emerald Coast Utilities Authority 83. Miller Caldwell Jr., President and Principal Architect, Caldwell Associates Architects, Inc. 84. John Peacock, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones 85. Buzz Ritchie, CEO, Gulf Coast Community Bank 86. John Griffing, President and CEO, NAI Halford 87. Ellis Bullock III, President, E.W. Bullock Associates 88. Beverly Zimmern, Mayor, City of Gulf Breeze 89. Sherri Myers, Pensacola City Council Member, District 2 90. Melanie Nichols, President, North Hill Preservation Association, Inc. 91. Greg Rettig, Attorney, Fuller, Johnson, Kehoe, Horky and Rettig, LLC 92. Jay Bradshaw, Owner and President, Coastal Moving & Storage, LLC 93. Robert Hill, Owner, WRNE 980 AM 94. Chris Jones, Property Appraiser, Escambia County 95. Randy Hammer, President and CEO, The Studer Institute 96. Bill Woodbury, President and CEO, Bank of Pensacola 97. Brendan Kelly, Interim Vice President for University Advancement, University of West Florida 98. Bruce Baldwin, President, Pensacola Blue Wahoos 99. P.C. Wu, Pensacola City Council Member, District 1 100.Robin Reshard, Filmmaker and Public Speaker, Robert Robino Productions 15
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The Seat of Power: McGuire's Irish Politicians Club charge $40 a month (which was what the Executive Club was charging at the time).” Reeves replied, "Bullshit, we're going to charge them $12 a month and it was just going to be like the Marine Corps. We're not to promise them shit but this private room.” The IPC, as it later became known, ended up being a combination of the grandiose plans of Cooper Yates and Reeve’s simpler Marine Corp approach. “We ended up with 60 members and four tables in a room where you could hear what everybody was saying,” Reeves said. Twenty-two years later, Reeves still has his table for lunch. He still can come through the back of the restaurant. The four tables have been replaced with semiprivate booths. “This is strictly patterned after the old Silver Slipper in Tallahassee,” Reeves said. The “Slipper” was a famous restaurant in the state capital where lobbyists picked up the tab for lawmakers and political deals were hatched in curtained rooms. After Jessica Lee, Jim Reeves and David Peaden / photo by Samantha Crooke 71 years, it closed in 2009, a victim of the state’s tighter ethics laws. ble in the corner in a room off from the main hen McGuire and Molly MarReeves clarified his tale to make sure dining area. He could hold his power lunches tin moved their popular Irish that the reporter didn’t link the IPC to and come and go through the kitchen. pub from Town & Country the Silver Slippers’ demise. “The idea was Reeves recently met with the IndePlaza to Gregory Street in 1982, McGuire to copy the pendent News at the wanted to thank attorney Jim Reeves for all layout,” he said. table in a private dining his support. He asked Reeves how could he “This is strictly for fun. “But this is room that was built return the favor. around it. That room “All I want is a four-top table to call my We have foreigners. We have strictly a social is now home to the own,” Reeves told his friend. Why? “I told felons. We don't discriminate club.” He was also famous, and at times McGuire when you're a politician, it takes based on any criteria, except quick to point infamous, Irish Politiyou a half an hour to go a hundred yards, out the financians Club. and you don’t want to be waiting in line to if you don't pay.” cial commitWhile Reeves be seated.” ment that Marwanted just a table Few know Pensacola politics better tin has made at the new McGuire’s than Reeves. The real estate attorney and to the IPC. The Irish Pub, his friend developer served in the Florida House of seats in the club area would be much more and advertising guru Cooper Yates had a Representatives from 1966 to 1972 and valuable if they were in the open dining bigger vision. on the Pensacola City Council from 1977 area, which is why there are no IPCs at his Cooper was an idealist, according to to 1983. He is currently the chairman of restaurants in Destin or Pensacola Beach. Reeves. As he tells the story, Cooper said, the Community Maritime Park Associates Pointing to a chair across from his table, "Aw, man, we need to make this the Irish Board of Directors. Reeves explained, “That seat, if it were out Politicians Club. We'll have trips to Ireland. When the Gregory Street location was We'll have golf tournaments. We're going to in the pub, would produce $27,000 a year. ready to open, Martin showed Reeves his ta-
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Inside here, that chair produces $7,000 annually, including the dues, which is now set at $20 per month." Membership applications are usually considered twice a year. “The way it works is somebody has to ask to be in,” Reeves said. “We used to have blackballs, which is the reason we have troubles these days, but we don't have them any more.” He added with a chuckle, “This is strictly for fun. We have foreigners. We have felons. We don't discriminate based on any criteria, except if you don't pay.” The charter masters, who serve as the IPC executive and membership committee, review all the applications and make the final decision as to who will be accepted. The charter masters are Martin, Reeves, Tommy Tait, Charles Carlan, Barry Beroset, Jim Cronley, David Peaden and Autumn Beck. Peaden and Beck are the newest additions to the charter masters. Peaden has served as the executive director of the Home Builders Association of West Florida for the past 13 years. He is active in Rotary and serves on the boards of Rebuild Northwest Florida, United Way of Escambia County and Gulf Coast Kids House Child Advocacy Center. Beck is an attorney with McDonald Fleming Moorhead. Prior to moving back to Pensacola, she served as Political Action Committee Director and Legislative Counsel for the Florida Chamber of Commerce, where she was a lobbyist before the Florida Legislature on business-related issues. She is serves on the Board of Trustees for the Pensacola Little Theater and is a Ballet Pensacola Guild member. “We've never had a female charter master,” Reeves said. He said the two young professionals will help to build the second generation of the IPC and help it survive beyond Reeves and Martin. However until that day, Reeves can be found at noon every weekday holding court at his seat of power at his reserved table in the IPC.
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he Beck family has three representatives on the 2014 IN Power List: father Gregg, daughter Autumn and son Justin. Justin is the president of Beck Property Company, the commercial real estate firm started by his father in 1981, the same year Justin was born. Autumn is a successful family law attorney with McDonald, Fleming, Moorhead, Ferguson, Green & de Kozan. “Dad and mom did a good job encouraging each of us to find our own niche so we’ve never been competitive,” Autumn said. Justin joined Beck Property Co. in 2005 and was told to figure out if he wanted to do commercial real estate. “It was never anything that was assumed,” he said. “There has been some growing and figuring out how we work best together. We are really hitting our stride and know how to leverage each other’s strength.” Gregg admitted that he loved having his children back in
Pensacola, especially his six grandchildren. He frequently eats lunch with Justin and has a standing breakfast meeting on Thursdays with Autumn. “It's different working together and seeing them all the time,” he said. “Justin’s got a lot of ideas. In fact (laughing) for 2014, we have a moratorium on new ideas.” Gregg has been impressed with the younger generation. “We have more young people as a group that have done really well,” he said. “I would love to see them bring their vitality to elected offices, but they are busy building their careers and raising their families.” Justin was approached to run for office this year, but he declined. “There are a lot of different ways to be a leader,” he said. “The most value that I can add to the community is building buildings, attracting businesses and creating jobs.” He pointed to Florida Senate President Don Gaetz as a perfect example of what he meant. “He built a successful business then ran for office. He's not motivated by anything other than doing well in politics.” Autumn added, “Leaders are only as relevant as we let them be. If the business community is strong enough, the elected officials have to get in line.”
She said that her generation has had to learn how to multi-task, balancing family, careers and community service. “You have leaders (in our generation) who know what is their best contribution to this community,” Autumn said. “Everybody needs to do what they were called to do personally and professionally.” One thing she would like to see less of is personal animosity in local politics. “Having lobbied in Tallahassee, I saw people duking it out over major legislation, but once the session was over they would walk over to Clyde’s and have drinks together,” Autumn said. “I don't think that we've gotten there as a community. That is one of the big challenges for the Pensacola Young Professionals and our generation to help change.” Gregg Beck is pleased with the changes that he has seen over the past four decades. He said the biggest changes have been in development of Downtown Pensacola, Cordova Mall area and the University of West Florida. “Go back 40 years ago and look it at how the county and city worked,” he said. “It's just a lot different. The quality of the leaders has much improved.” He added, “We're light years ahead of where we were.”
CO N G RAT U L AT I O N S TO A T R U E S E R VA N T L E A D E R . Mark T. Faulkner serves our community as chief executive officer and president of Baptist Health Care (BHC). Under his leadership, remarkable things are happening at BHC, including our collaboration with Mayo Clinic and recently earning positive nods from bond rating agencies—a feat that is unique during this time of unprecedented change in the health care industry. He is focused on innovative solutions and resources to support BHC’s mission to improve the quality of life for our entire community. We are proud of his recognition in this year’s IN Power List.
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She is hiking the Appalachian Trail. Her journey will cover 2200 miles and take more than 6 months to complete. She will pass through 14 states from Springer Mountain, Georgia, to Katahdin, Maine. When she reaches the end of the trail, her total elevation gain will be equivalent to Nancy Silivos, a.k.a. Mountain Mama, on her first day out. climbing Mt. Everest 16 times.
And she’s doing it all to help raise money for severely disabled people in our community.
“I always said I wanted to do it, but suddenly the idea of hiking the trail collided with United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Florida…It was suddenly something that I had to do.” During her first few weeks on the A.T., where she is known as Mountain Mama, Nancy has hiked nearly 250 miles, as many as 16.4 miles a day. She has trudged through snow and rain and slick ice, all while carrying more than 30 pounds of gear and supplies. She has also met some wonderful people and had amazing adventures.
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To Be Heard: Pastors in Power
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he churches in District 3, the poorest county district, have their hands full. They struggle and strive to be the safety net for thousands who live paycheck-to-paycheck. The Independent News interviewed pastors Lonnie D. Wesley, III and Dr. Tyler Hardeman, Sr. to talk about how they use their influence and resources to feed, clothe and help those in their neighborhoods. Wesley is the pastor of Greater Little Rock Baptist Church and the moderator of the First
West Florida Baptist District Association. Hardeman is the senior pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. “The faith-based community in District 3 feeds a lot of people,” Pastor Wesley said. “I would venture to say thousands know on what day they can go to which church to get bags of food. The homeless population knows on what days to go to each of our ministries for clothing giveaways.” The churches also provide assistance with utility bills, rent and mortgages.
“That speaks to the heart of the people in this district,” he said. “Unexpected things happen, some kind of emergency, an elderly lady shouldn't have to choose between her prescription medicines and groceries. We know that life happens, so at least she knows she can go to the church for assistance.” Both believe that conditions are getting better and trending in a positive direction. “It's not going as fast as I would like to see it,” Pastor Hardeman said. “Having Lumon (County Commissioner Lumon May) in at the county has enabled some progress in the district and given us some gleam of hope that it will get much better.” They would both like to see the liquor and high-priced convenience stores out of their neighborhoods. They see them as vampires that feed on the poor and those living in the public housing projects. The ministers listed the stores that sit on the alphabet streets along Cervantes Street. “I just wish there was a way we could eradicate these liquor stores in the vicinty of our churches and neighborhoods,” Hardeman said. “It's a negative stigma, an avenue where you've lost all your hope. Without them, Cervantes would be more of a safe haven where we wouldn’t have to worry about our people
getting hit by cars, robbed, stabbed or shot.” “All our neighborhoods could then become places where people could walk freely and where children could play,” Wesley added. “Parents would not have to worry about them being in harm's way.” The ministers have begun to organize their neighborhoods so that they will be better heard at county and school board meetings and at Pensacola City Hall. “During the 2010 city elections, there was a lot of rhetoric about representation for the west side,” Wesley said. “If it happened, I missed it. I'd love to see that being much harder to miss, so that these residents can feel better about having a voice, being represented and being taken seriously.” Poverty does impact the ability of some to voice their opinions. “They worry about so many basic necessities—food, shelter, clothing—they often don’t have time to go to meetings,” Hardeman said. “They want to be heard but don't know how to articulate what they want.” However, the ministers know that there is power in joining together, and they will be ready for the candidates when they come around seeking votes in these year’s elections. “We know if we can get our neighbors united, they will listen,” Wesley said.
When leaders endeavor to improve their communities, it can have a very powerful effect. Business, industry, the culture, the arts and all areas of life benefit. We salute Independent News’ top 100 most influential leaders who work tirelessly to make a better community for everyone. We’re especially proud of three of our own — Stan Connally, Bentina Terry and John Hutchinson, who were named to this list with many other deserving leaders. Together, we all have the power to make our area a better place to live, work and play.
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Fighting City Hall: Innovative Organizers “I'd never done anything like this before,” Rettig told the Independent News. “Being a lawyer, I'm much better at gathering a lot of information, distilling it down to what's important and putting together a story to tell a Melanie Nichols and Greg Rettig / photo by Samantha Crooke jury.” He knew ou can fight city hall. Both Greg he had a challenge to get people to care about Rettig and Melanie Nichols have the issue. He launched a Facebook page. proven it. “I thought I would let 30 or 40 people When he learned that the city planning know what's going on, and hoping 10 or board had approved a zoning change that 12 would actually care,” he said. The page would allow a Dollar General store on the quickly accumulated over 1,200 followers, all corner of Spanish Trail and Summit Boueager to read the background information. levard, Rettig mobilized his neighbors and He plugged into the residents’ desire brought enough attention to the issue that to have safe neighborhoods where children Dollar General pulled out of the deal.
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could play. “We knew how much harder it was going to be to reach the older folks in our neighborhoods, but when you got to them, they wanted the neighborhood to stay safe for kids and families.” Melanie Nichols, president of the North Hill Preservation Association, led the fight to stop the Florida Department of Corrections from relocating its parole and probation center to nearby North Palafox Street. “We've learned that anything good we want that would benefit us as a neighborhood can take years,” she said. “But the bad things that no one wants can happen almost overnight.” Nichols said that North Hill only learned about the probation office relocation because a resident, who was walking his dog, happened to ask one of the workers at the old Coca Cola bottling plant. “We had several citizens contact city hall about what is going on with the Coke building,” she said. “No one knew anything. There were no posted permits. There was no information whatsoever.” Like Rettig, Nichols and others began to do their own research. “There are 23 different things that can happen in a C-3
district. Probation and parole is not one of them. The code states when a use is not specifically listed for a zoning district that it's got to go through the planning board, which didn’t happen.” Nichols needed to rally support quickly because it appeared the facility could be opened as soon as April 1. Taking a lesson from Rettig, she created a Facebook page, “Not in Anyone’s Backyard.” Within two hours, the page had 300 followers. “We had a lot of people in the neighborhoods that have lived there since the ‘60s and they remember the crime, having bars on the windows and doors,” she said. “They said, ‘We're not going back there ever.’” North Hill families attended council meetings and picketed a fundraiser for Governor Rick Scott, who called Nichols the next day to tell her the parole and probation office would not be coming to the North Hill area. Rettig and Nichols believed that gathering good data and getting organized were keys to their success. “We've learned that when bad things happen, you've got days to get ahead of it,” Nichols said. “People tell me, ‘You can't fight the city.’ No, you can.”
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The Art of the Brick by Jennifer Leigh
my projects, even when the themes are more as the only artist using this unusual medium, serious in nature and deeply emotional.” but I am the most proud of the fact that milAs Lego has expanded to include franlions of kids have walked into art museums chise toy sets such as Harry Potter and Star who might not have ever gone to a museum Wars, not to mention amusement parks, before,” Sawaya said. “They came to see Lego, video games and a wide-release film, those but were exposed to the art world.” little primary colored bricks have come a long Sawaya took his message of accessible art a little bit further by founding Art Revolution this year. The organization raises funds and awareness to put art supplies in kids’ hands and fund programs to that put art education back in American schools. Art Revolution also supports organizations with art therapy programs for the ill and elderly. “Studies have found a very real tie between arts and education,” Sawaya said. “Schools with strong art programs tend to do better academically than those without. Art is a critical part of people's lives. It is a necessity. If we are serious about improving education, then we need to be way since it launched in 1958. “Even with all of the different types serious about the arts.” of Lego products, for my artwork I focus on Sawaya’s sculptures range from fruit to using those same rectangular bricks that I figures and even dinosaur bones. The artist had as a kid,” Sawaya said. “I appreciate the is often commissioned to do specific pieces. cleanliness of the brick. The right angles. Fans of late night TV might enjoy the Sawaya’s The distinct lines. As so often in life, it is a sculptures depicting Conan O’Brien and Stematter of perspective. Up close, the shape of phen Colbert, which were showcased on their the brick is distinctive. But from a distance, respective shows. Just a sidenote: a life-size those right angles and distinct lines change to figure typically has 15,000-25,000 Lego bricks. curves. That is what drew me to the brick.” When it comes to creating, inspiration Right now, the artist has more than four comes from everywhere, the artist said. million Lego bricks in his studio. “Many of my works center on the phe“I will probably stick with it for a while,” he nomena of how everyday life, people and raw said. “But you never know.” {in} emotion are intertwined,” Sawaya said. “Often my art is a reenactment of my personal feelings. I am inspired by my own experiences and the journeys I am taking. I also try and express my emotions WHEN: Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., through my art. With multiple exhibiSundays 1 to 5 p.m. Exhibit opens to the tions, I do travel a lot, so I also take public May 4. inspiration from the different places I WHERE: Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. go and different people I meet.” Jefferson St. Even though Sawaya’s sculpCOST: $12 for adults $8 for children (Free tures are whimsical, playful and Tuesdays are terminated during this exhibit) essentially created from toys, his DETAILS: pensacolamuseum.org pieces are still art. “Picasso once said ‘Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up,’” For previews on Sawaya’s art — LEGO or not Sawaya said. “For me, I play with toys — follow the artist on Instagram and Twitter all day, every day. And I call it work. I @nathansawaya or visit brickartist.com. find it is important to have fun with
“Millions of kids have walked into art museums who might not have ever gone to a museum before. They came to see Lego, but were exposed to the art world.” Nathan Sawaya
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For some, Legos are just small, plastic bricks that get sucked up in vacuums. To New York City-based artist Nathan Sawaya, they are his medium of choice. Known as the Brick Artist, Sawaya rediscovered Legos after graduating from New York University School of Law. “When I first started creating art out of Legos, it was unheard of,” Sawaya said. “No one else had taken this toy into art museums and galleries. At first I was drawn to the challenge. I had sculpted with other media over the years, and one day I just pulled out my old Lego bricks and build a giant replica of my own face. It got a great reaction and I enjoyed making it, so I created more sculptures.” The artist’s history with Legos goes further back than law school. Growing up, he often thought outside the box of bricks. “I had Lego bricks growing up,” he recalled. “When I was about ten years old, I asked my parents if I could get a pet dog, and when they did not get one for me, I created a life-size dog for myself out of Lego bricks. It was an early turning point in my art career. Lego bricks let me create anything I can imagine. They are a great medium for art because I can use them to build my ideas.” Since venturing from law to art with a short stint at the Lego Company in between the transition, Sawaya has garnered international attention. His current show, “The Art of May 1, 2014
the Brick,” is featured in the U.S., Ireland and Belgium. Starting May 4, the exhibition will be featured at the Pensacola Museum of Art. “I really enjoy seeing people’s reactions to my art for the first time,” Sawaya said. “Everyone has snapped a few Lego bricks together, so there is this familiarity that permits them to relate to my art on a different level. My favorite thing about using Lego bricks is seeing someone be inspired by my artwork to go and pick up a few bricks and start creating on their own.” When Sawaya began making art of out Legos, his intention was to make art accessible to everyone and perhaps inspire a few other artists out there. “I wanted to take this simple childhood toy to a place it has never been before: into the contemporary art galleries and museums,” he said. “When people visit a museum, they can appreciate a marble statue, but most people don't have a slab of marble at home they can chip away at. But a lot of people do have Legos. So my hope is that my art inspires people to go home and be creative.” With the toy’s familiarity and the interactive nature of the exhibit, The Art of The Brick has been a big hit with children since it first debuted in 2007. “Any exposure to art is going to get you thinking and [be] creative and expressive. I am proud of a lot of things I have accomplished
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Glam Pop Meets Sylvianbriar “It was a lot of fun because everyone was contributing parts. Everyone was emotionally invested in a way that was very collaborative,” Barnes said. “It was great to have a group of people to bounce ideas off of and take pressure off of me.” While “Lousy With Sylvianbriar” may not be an intentional divergence from albums past, feels never needs to be toned down or like the others, this one proves altered for any given audience. nothing short of unpredictable. “I love it because we have our own Barnes freely admits that what happens thing and everyone is doing something beforehand certainly shapes what comes different,” Barnes said. “I view it like when after, even if you don’t set out and say, “I’m we go to some new places, we show them not doing it like that again.” what we do. I never think we need to tone “Everything is influenced by what came it down or anything like that. We just do before it,” he said. “It’s hard to really step what we do.” outside and say what is inspiring it—everyWith another album down and months thing happens in an organic way.” of touring ahead, it is clear Of Montreal Despite the organic pathway of inspirawon’t be slowing down—at least not anytion Barnes heeds, he has name-dropped time soon. Barnes notes he already has several key influences, from Bob Dylan to multiple new songs written for yet another Sylvia Plath. Plath’s influence even drove Of Montreal album. However, he might the name of the album itself. decide he wants to start from scratch since “I felt like she was really influential, he is already moving on to new inspiration. or her spirit haunted the writing process,” “It’s just what I do. And it’s my main Barnes said. focus,” he said. “It’s kind of like my identity Although there remains plenty of movecenters around it, and I am always looking ment in the album tracks, overall “Lousy for the next inspiration to chase after.” {in} With Sylvianbriar” boasts a less frantic atmosphere and presents several songs that are largely stripped down. “It doesn’t have to be glam disco pop all the time,” Barnes explained. “It’s cool because it allows for some more abstract things. It adds more WHAT: Of Montreal with Boogarins dynamics to the show and different WHEN: 8 p.m., Monday May 5 emotions are expressed.” WHERE: Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox Barnes has taken Of Montreal’s COST: $17 - $20 theatrics around the world time and DETAILS: vinlymusichall.com time again, and despite the overthe-top nature of the band’s performance aspect, it’s something he
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Kevin Barnes, the frontman of Of Montreal, never ceases to change things up— be it between one album to the next, or even from the beginning of a single song to the end. While it might feel unusual, it is not uncommon to walk away from an Of Montreal track feeling as though you’ve listened to multiple songs in one. Having lived out a high-energy music career since the late 1990s, one might expect Barnes to be running out of steam or creative juices by now. That couldn’t be further from the case. The proof is evident in both the release of Of Montreal’s 12th album and a live show that never sleeps. “It’s been great. We’ve been on tour basically three months or something, with a week off here and there. It’s been nonstop all over the world,” Barnes said. The tour follows in the footsteps of the release of their latest album “Lousy With Sylvianbriar.” For the writing of this album, Barnes trekked from his Georgia home-base
all the way to San Francisco. As with previous sabbaticals—such as his time spent in Norway—this location change allowed time for Barnes to retreat into his head, while simultaneously venturing out and soaking up his surroundings. “It helped me get into a vegetative mind,” Barnes said. “I was really influenced by ‘60s and ‘70s rock and folk music, and a lot of it was made in San Francisco during that time period. It was cool to be out there and wander around and explore.” Although the writing occurred while on the West Coast, the recording took place back home in Athens, Ga., in Barnes’s home studio. Unlike previous instances where Barnes took on recording in solo fashion, this experience proved to be something nearly unheard of for Of Montreal, yet welcomed. Consolidated in the course of only a few weeks, recording the album was a democratic, unified effort, involving a new cast of members Barnes has assembled as the band’s current lineup.
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Since 2002, independent comic book stores have been celebrating Free Comic Book Day on the first Saturday of May, not only to entice customers to support small businesses, but to engage young readers. And yes, the comics are free. Dozens of titles including “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “The Tick,” “Archie” and “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,”—even “The Smurfs” and “Spongebob Squarepants” for the younger crowd—are up for grabs. You can get in on the fun by stopping by Pensacola Pop Comics, a new comic
book store in East Hill. It’s purely coincidence that the store’s grand opening falls on a day when comic books are just given away. “Everything fell in place for me to start selling comics in May, so I figured I'd jump in headfirst and open up on the biggest day of celebrating comics,” said Pensacola Pop Comics owner Harley Orr. “There may still be sawdust on the floor, but I've got about 700 free comics to give away.” Orr said Pensacola Pop Comics is different from other comic book stores in that you don’t have to be a die-hard comic fan to walk through the door—although if you are, there are plenty of offerings for you including a subscription service and a Book of the Month Club. “I'm trying to be different in that I don't want to be a store crowded with people playing role playing games or a cluttered, dusty den that is one sneeze away from becoming an avalanche of action figures,” he explained. “I look at it more as I own a bookstore. It just happens that all of my books have pictures too.” The comic-novice can be rest-assured that they can find a book that interests them. “I just don't have comics for sale. I want to sell you a comic,” Orr said. “I love comics, and I'm trying to promote them to people who may have never picked one up before. I feel like if you're a reader, then there are certainly a few comics that should be on your radar. My favorite thing when I was teaching was to help a kid find the perfect book for them. I look to do that with comics.”
On top of free comics, you can pick up new titles fresh off the press during Free Comic Book Day. Pensacola Pop Comics also has an inventory of first issues for just $1. “It's a great way to test the waters of some titles you might not know even existed,” Orr said. “There is also a new Spider-Man book on the shelves that week that should be a big deal. Peter Orr said he’s seen an uptick in Parker is back after a really good comic book interests in the last five to run of someone else inhabiting his body. 10 years. After Marvel movies such as “SpiAnd I'm super excited about a new book der Man,” “Iron Man” and “The Avengers,” that week called “Southern Bastards.” It's a comic book characters have become a part hardboiled noir story set in Alabama. I got of pop culture. an early look and it's great.” “Sales are up and more importantly, For parents and teachers, comic books the quality is up,” Orr said. “In France, can be a great tool to engage young readcomics are celebrated as ‘the ninth art.’ ers. Orr suggests comic book authors such I'm not sure what the other eight are, but I as Art Spiegelman (who won a Pulitzer do look forward to more people appreciatPrize for his comics) and Francoise Mouly ing comics for what they are here as well. who both have collections from Toon It shouldn't be a sub-culture at all. Comic Books publishers. Top Shelf, a publisher out of Georgia, also has kid-friendly comics readers should be as ubiquitous as movie and television watchers.” including one that will be available on Free Whether you’re a comic hoarding fan Comic Book Day. or just a beginner, stop in Pensacola Pop “I think it's important that a kid reads Comics and see what’s in store for you. As something,” he said. “And if you can get a way to pay it forward, Orr is also hosting a them to read because a comic looks cool or canned food drive. easier to read, then give it to them.” “Let people be a real soup-er hero for Comics are for everyone, and after seeing the day,” he said. {in} Pensacola become flooded with costumes during Pensacon weekend, it’s evident that the comic book culture will only continue to expand and grow. WHEN: Saturday, May 3 “Comics were maligned for so DETAILS: freecomicbookday.com long. For so many years they were thought to be harming the youth of America—nearly banned outright even,” Orr explained. “In recent WHERE: 909 N. 12th Ave. years, comics were looked down DETAILS: pensacolapopcomics.com upon as the realm of the 40-year-old man living in his mother's garage.”
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When an artist invites Kanye West to make a cameo on their album and makes him an afterthought who merely seems to flow along with the song’s script, one would be remiss to ignore the fact that this artist is demanding respect. However, on his new album, “Honest,” Future does just this to West
and some other notable hip-hop names. Drake, Pharell, Andre 3000, Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, Pusha T and the aforementioned West are all backburners to Future’s moment of prominence. This isn’t just arrogance though, nor is he unable to back up his alpha-male tendencies. Future is one of the greatest hook masters in the business, as was on full display on his 2012 debut “Pluto,” but he knew that he needed to keep his output fresh and show that he has more layers than previously assumed. Starting very early on the album, namely on the second song ‘T-shirt,’ Future has a sense of urgency that’s unmatched in a good portion of hip-hop. He talks about his past and how real he remains with a tone that is intended to make you believe him. It almost feels like he’s screaming at some points, which made me wonder what he’s afraid of. My questions were answered. Deeper in the album on a track called ‘Blood, Sweat, Tears,’ Future explains why this moment, this experience, this album are so important to him and how hard he is trying to connect who he is now with who he was before. He doesn’t want to lose his
past. After all, it’s what he had to do in the past that led him to this moment. I think most of us would be afraid of losing who we are when we’re put on a pedestal. Future is one of the hardest working cats in hip-hop, and while this album is not all high points, it is filled to the brim with hooks and heart, and in the end those are what count. “Honest” is out now via Epic Records.
their debut full length, “Quack,” to the world, along with the video for lead single ‘NRG,’ starring comedian Jon C. Daly. I’m not going to lie to you, the album is quite long, as these tracks were made to be played in clubs, but it’s still very enjoyable. I highly recommend giving it a spin, maybe while doing something else. “Quack” is out now via Fool’s Gold Records.
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“Nature’s People,” featuring the work of Scott Melville and Heather Mitchell is on display through May 2. Monday—Saturday, 10 a.m.—5 p.m. and Sunday, 1—5 p.m. 17 E. Zaragoza St. Free admission. 438-2363 or quaysidegallery.com. CINCO DE MAYO AT SO GOURMET Noon—1 p.m. Chef Lindy Howell will be teaching and preparing the ideal dishes to help you celebrate Cinco de Mayo. $35 per person. 407 S. Palafox St. 438-7857 or sogourmetpensacola.com. PENSACOLA HERITAGE FOUNDATION REDISCOVERY LECTURE Noon—1 p.m. As
part of PHF’s ReDiscovery Lecture Series, John Appleyard will present “Learning to Read,” focusing on the importance of reading, how our community has taught reading and the problems facing this skill today. Admission is $5 for non-members and free for members. A lunch prepared by the First United Methodist Church is available for an additional $10, and begins at 11:30 a.m. The Wright Place, 6 Wright St. Reservations are required. To RSVP, call: 438-6505 or e-mail: pnsheritage@yahoo.com. MESS HALL 2—5 p.m. The Pensacola MESS Hall (Math, Engineering, Science & Stuff) offers weekly themes, special activities and workshops that captivate curious minds of all ages and inspire a lifetime of discovery. School year hours are Tuesday—Friday, 2—5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.—5 p.m. 116 N. Tar-
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6—9 p.m. The Gulf Coast Citizen Diplomacy Council is throwing its second annual “Mint Jubilee,” a pre-Kentucky Derby party celebrating volunteerism, southern hospitality and citizen diplomacy. Southern fare by Chef Blake Rushing and Kentucky bluegrass by High Cotton will help set the stage. Big hats are encouraged. 410 Florida Blanca St. Tickets are $45—$75. 595-0817 or gulfcoastdiplomacy.org. VEGAN DINNER AT END OF THE LINE 6—9 p.m. While End of the Line offers vegan dinner options every day (except Mondays, when they’re closed) each Thursday the café also serves a 3-course dinner, the menu for which changes every week. 610 E.
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niques and trade-skills such as sewing, basket weaving and wood working from costumed Living History interpreters every Friday and Saturday in Historic Pensacola Village. Demonstrations are included with admission. Tickets for the Village are available at 205 E. Zaragoza St. $6 adults, $5 AAA, Senior Citizen 65+ and Active Military, $3 children ages 4-16. 595-5993 or historicpensacola.org.
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ents the annual Pensacola Crawfish Festival from Friday, May 2 through Sunday, May 4. In addition to crawfish, a host of other food choices will be served up throughout the weekend alongside live music and children’s activities. Bartram Park, 211 E. Main St. Single day tickets are $5 each; weekend passes are $10. Active duty military with ID get in free on Friday. Children 12 and under get in free all weekend. fiestaoffiveflags.org. 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. 469-8100. WINE TASTING AT SEVILLE QUARTER 5—7 p.m. “Try if for free, buy it for less” during weekly wine tastings at the Gift Shoppe at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 4346211 or sevillequarter.com. FILM SCREENING: MISS REPRESENTATION
5—8:30 p.m. Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast and Junior League of Pensacola present a networking event and screening of “Miss Representation.” The networking hour runs from 5—6 p.m. and the film, which explores how mainstream media contribute to the under-representation of women in positions of power, begins at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Pensacola State College Student Center, 1000 College Blvd. 529-0908 or facebook. com/PowerfulWomenoftheGulfCoast. FRIDAY DINNER HIKE 6—8:30 p.m. The Western Gate chapter of the Florida Trail Association will lead a stroll around downtown Pensacola. After the hike, FTA will go for a meal and invites attendees to join. The group will meet at Nick’s Boathouse, 455 W. Main St. For more information on this and other local FTA events, visit meetup.com/ftawesterngate. PENSACOLA CHILDREN’S CHORUS PRESENTS “SHOWTIME 2014” 7:30 p.m. In its annual
spring “Showtime” concert, the Pensacola Children's Chorus performance, directed by Susan and Allen Pote, will feature a variety of music including selections from Broadway May 1, 2014
and a Disney medley among many others. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. $23—$39. 434-7760 or pensacolachildrenschorus.com. COMEDY UNCHAINED FOR CHARITY AT BIG EASY TAVERN 9 p.m. Comedy Unchained
hosts this open mic night and canned food drive to benefit Food Not Bombs Pensacola, which provides meals to the homeless. There is no cover, but a donation of a canned or nonperishable food item is encouraged. Big Easy Tavern, 710 N. Palafox St. 429-0045 or facebook.com/comedyunchained.
NIGHT BRUNCH AT POT ROAST AND PINOT
10 p.m.–12 a.m. Pot Roast and Pinot’s regular Saturday and Sunday morning brunch menu is also available late night on Friday and Saturday nights. 321 E. Cervantes St. 607-7336 or potroastandpinot.com.
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LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 5 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 4700003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com. TIPS FOR LUCY 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Drive. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com. AL MARTIN 7—11 p.m. The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Highway. 477-7155 or facebook.com/QualityInnScenicHwy. VINYL MUSIC HALL PRESENTS AER 7:30 p.m. AER with Sincere Logic & A Band of Saints. 2 S. Palafox. $15—$30. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com. CAM RAY 7:30 p.m. Picasso Jazz Club, 19 S. Palafox. 433-4507 or picassojazz.com. DUELLING PIANOS 8 p.m. Rosie O’ Grady’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. REDDOG 8 p.m. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com. DUNNOTTAR 8:30 p.m. Hub Stacey's Downtown, 312 E. Government St. 4691001 or hubstaceys.com. SARAH PERCY 8:30 p.m. The Tin Cow, 102 S. Palafox. 466-2103 or thetincow.com. CHUCK RAGAN 9 p.m. Chuck Ragan & The Camraderie. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. $12. Ages 18 and over. 434-9060 or pensacolahandlebar.com. DJ ORLANDO RICARDO 9 p.m. Emerald City, 406 E. Wright St. 433-9491 or emeraldcitypensacola.com. KATAGORY 5 9 p.m. Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. JAMES ADKINS 9:30 p.m. Hopjacks. 10 S. Palafox. 497-6076 or hopjacks.com. THE 7th GREEN 9:30 p.m. End o’ the Alley Courtyard at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
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happenings PALAFOX MARKET 8 a.m.—2 p.m. Fresh
produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art and antiques are just a few of the items offered by vendors at Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola. Items originate directly from onsite vendors, including dozens of local farmers, home gardeners and area artists. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox St. palafoxmarket.com.
OPEN BOOKS’ SEMIANNUAL SIDEWALK BOOK SALE 8 a.m.—2 p.m. Open Books hosts its
semiannual sidewalk sale, during which all hardcover books are $1 each and softcover editions are $.50 each. 1040 N. Guillemard St. 453-6774 or openbookspcola.org.
SPRING GARDEN FESTIVAL AND PLANT SALE 8 a.m.—2 p.m. Escambia County Mas-
ter Gardeners host this free festival, which offers children’s activities, cooking demonstrations, a plant clinic, garden tours, tool sharpening (for a nominal fee), Aquaponics & Hydroponics Exhibit, and a sale featuring a large selection of plants that grow well in our area. Escambia County Extension Garden, 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment. 475-5230 or escambia.ifas.ufl.edu. 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
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Angel Music, 657 N. Pace Blvd. 457-7757 or bluesangelmusic.com. DAY BRUNCH AT POT ROAST AND PINOT
10 a.m.–3 p.m. The regular Saturday and Sunday menu includes favorite brunch dishes with exciting twists—like chicken and cashew waffles and French toast with grilled pineapple. 321 E. Cervantes St. 6077336 or potroastandpinot.com.
30th ANNUAL PENSACOLA CRAWFISH FESTIVAL Noon—11 p.m. Fiesta of Five Flags pres-
ents the annual Pensacola Crawfish Festival. In addition to crawfish, a host of other food choices will be served up throughout the weekend alongside live music and children’s activities. Bartram Park, 211 E. Main St. Single day tickets are $5; weekend passes are $10. Admission for children 12 and under is free. fiestaoffiveflags.org.
FREE SOGO SAMPLE SATURDAY TIPS & TECHNIQUES Noon—2 p.m. So Gourmet,
407 S. Palafox St. 438-7857 or sogourmetpensacola.com. PENSACOLA BAY BREWERY TOUR 3:30 p.m. Go behind the scenes at Pensacola’s own brewery with Brewmaster Mark Robertson. Tours begin in the Taproom and include samples for those ages 21 and over. No reservations required. $5. 225 E. Zaragoza St. 434-3353 or pbbrew.com. NIGHT BRUNCH AT POT ROAST AND PINOT
10 p.m.—12 a.m. Every Friday and Saturday night, enjoy a late night edition of the regu-
lar Saturday and Sunday morning brunch menu. 321 E. Cervantes St. 607-7336 or potroastandpinot.com.
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AL MARTIN 7—11 p.m. The Piano Bar, Qual-
ity Inn, 7601 Scenic Highway. 477-7155 or facebook.com/QualityInnScenicHwy. CAM RAY 7:30 p.m. Picasso Jazz Club, 19 S. Palafox. 433-4507 or picassojazz.com. CURT BOL 8 p.m. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com. #DOIT4NETTIE CHARITY SHOW 8 p.m. This charity event benefitting #DoIt4Nettie features performances by 11 artists. For more information, visit DoIt4Nettie.com. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. $5 admission for ages 21 and over, and $7 for under 21. 434-9060 or pensacolahandlebar.com. DUELLING PIANOS 8 p.m. Rosie O’ Grady’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. VINYL MUSIC HALL PRESENTS GREENSKY BLUEGRASS 8 p.m. Greensky Bluegrass
with Have Gun Will Travel and Post Pluto. 2 S. Palafox. $15—$18. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com. SAWYER HUDSON 8:30 p.m. The Tin Cow, 102 S. Palafox. 466-2103 or thetincow.com. DJ JAY-R 9 p.m. Emerald City, 406 E. Wright St. 433-9491 or emeraldcitypensacola.com. KATAGORY 5 9 p.m. Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or
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KRAZY GEORGE KARAOKE 9 p.m. Hub
Stacey’s Downtown, 312 E. Government St. 469-1001 or hubstaceys.com. THE 7th GREEN 9:30 p.m. End o’ the Alley Courtyard at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
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BUBBLES & BRUNCH AT THE LEISURE CLUB
10 a.m.—2:30 p.m. Build your own brunch at TLC by choosing three menu items to build your perfect brunch. Bottomless Champagne & Mimosas are available, too. TLC opens at 9 a.m. with coffee and pastries. The Leisure Club, 126 S. Palafox. 912-4229 or tlcdowntown.com. DAY BRUNCH AT POT ROAST AND PINOT 10 a.m.—3 p.m. Regular Saturday and Sunday morning brunch menu including Bellinis, Mimosas and Bloody Marys. 321 E. Cervantes St. 607-7336 or potroastandpinot.com. END OF THE LINE BRUNCH 11 a.m.—2 p.m. This vegan café offers its unique 3-course brunch every Sunday, with a menu that changes each week. 610 E. Wright St. $15. 429-0336 or eotlcafe.com. THE FISH HOUSE BRUNCH 11 a.m.—2 p.m. Enjoy a Sunday meal from the Fish House’s extensive brunch menu (and full bar), with a view of Pensacola Bay. The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse. goodgrits.com.
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a.m.—4 p.m. Seville Quarter’s weekly Sunday Brunch features their regular breakfast menu and beignets along with Chef Brandon Melton’s added specials. Bottomless Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers, as well as live music, are also part of the tradition. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. FIVE SISTERS JAZZ BRUNCH 11 a.m.—5 p.m. A southern-inspired brunch menu ranging from French toast to shrimp and grits is served up in addition to Five Sisters’ regular menu offerings—and accompanied by live music—every Sunday. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivessistersbluescafe.com.
30th ANNUAL PENSACOLA CRAWFISH FESTIVAL 11 a.m.—5 p.m. Fiesta of Five Flags pres-
ents the annual Pensacola Crawfish Festival. In addition to crawfish, a host of other food choices will be served up throughout the weekend alongside live music and children’s activities. Bartram Park, 211 E. Main St. Single day tickets are $5; weekend passes are $10. Admission for children 12 and under is free. fiestaoffiveflags.org.
SEASTARS 10th ANNIVERSARY AND SUMMER KICKOFF LUAU 4—7 p.m. Chef Dan Dunn will
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Santa Rosa Counties. Door prizes, raffles, and fire spinners will also be part of the fun. The East Hill Yard, 1010 N. 12th Ave. #111. Tickets are $35. 418-0645 or seastarsaquatics.org.
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HARPER 3 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Drive. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com. BLUES ON THE BAY 5—7 p.m. Fatty Waters performs at the first “Blues on the Bay” concert, a free summer concert series presented by Blues Angel Music and the City of Pensacola. Free performances will be held each Sunday the Blue Wahoos are not playing at home. Randall K. and Martha H. Hunter Amphitheater at the Community Maritime Park, 301 W. Main St. 436-5670 or pensacolacommunitymaritimepark.com. CAPTAIN JOHN AND THE KREW 5 p.m. Hub Stacey's Downtown, 312 E. Government St. 469-1001. DJ JAY-R 5 p.m. Emerald City, 406 E. Wright St. 433-9491 or emeraldcitypensacola.com. KARAOKE WITH KRAZY GEORGE 8 p.m. Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. BROOKS HUBBERT 10 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. 433-2849 or mcguiresirishpub.com.
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5 p.m. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
FAMILY GAME NIGHT AT THE MAIN LIBRARY
6—7:30 p.m. The main branch of West Florida Public Library (WFPL) has a wide verity of board games and puzzles for all ages, and invites the public to bring friends and family along for this weekly event. Main Library, 239 N. Spring St. 436-5038 or mywfpl.com. BLUE WAHOOS BASEBALL 6:30 p.m. Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. 934-8444 or bluewahoos.com.
TEXAS HOLD ‘EM FOR FUN AT THE SANDSHAKER 7 p.m. The Sandshaker Lounge, 731
Pensacola Beach Blvd. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com. WORLD OF BEER TRIVIA NIGHT 7—9 p.m. Drink beer, play trivia for free and win WOB Bucks if your team makes the top three. 200 S. Palafox St. 332-7952 or wobusa.com/locations/Palafox. BAR BINGO 8 p.m. Free to play. Buck Thomas and the Seville Girls host this weekly event complete with drink specials and prizes. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. TRIVIA AT THE SANDSHAKER 9 p.m. The Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com.
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& Grill, 21 Via De Luna Drive. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com. SONGWRITERS OPEN MIC 7 p.m. Hub Stacey's
Downtown, 312 E. Government St. 469-1001.
BRIT FLOYD AT THE SAENGER 7:30 p.m. “Brit
Floyd—The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show” performs “DISCOVERY,” a new three hour chronological musical journey spanning the entire recording career of Pink Floyd from 1967—1994. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. $42.50—$58.50. 595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.
BLUES SOCIETY OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA’S MONDAY NIGHT BLUES 8 p.m. Featur-
ing Dizzy Jukes. Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. KARAOKE WITH JEREMY 9 p.m. The Cabaret, 101 S. Jefferson St. 607-2020 or cabaretpensacola.com. VINYL MUSIC HALL PRESENTS OF MONTREAL
8 p.m. of Montreal with Boogarins. 2 S. Palafox. $17—$20. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com. PAPER STREET SOAP CO. 8 p.m. End o’ the Alley Courtyard at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. OPEN MIC AT BIG EASY TAVERN 9 p.m. "Monday Night Jams" is back at The Big Easy Tavern. Bands, individual musicians, comedians, poets, and other artists are invited to participate in the weekly open mic sessions. Admission is free. 710 N. Palafox St. 429-0045 or bigeasytavern.com. for more listings visit inweekly.net
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attendance serving up crawfish and Cajun food of all styles, along with other festival-style dishes such as blooming onions, hot dogs, chicken and more. “Cajun fare features include boudin, jambalaya, Étouffée and crawfish bread,” Turner stated, adding that those with a sweet tooth will also have numerous chances for satisfaction. “Visitors can also expect a plethora The Fiesta organization also offers of desserts including brownies, apple a chance to burn off some calories as dumplings, funnel cakes, ice cream and part of the festivities, if you so choose. The shaved ice.” 40th annual Fiesta 5K and 10K Run/Walk, Not only can visitors enjoy one of sponsored by the Pensacola Runners AsLouisiana’s signature dishes, many of the sociation, takes place on Saturday, May 3 at musicians scheduled to perform represent 7:30 a.m. While the routes begin at differthe state’s signature musical sounds. “For ent locations—the 10K starts at Pensacola both Crawfish and Seafood Festivals, we use State College, the 5K starts from Scott a booking agent out of New Orleans, HUKA Street and 12th Avenue—all races finish at Entertainment. They have been lining up the Seville Square, just across Main Street from entertainment for our festivals the past three Bartram Park. All runners participating in years,” Turner explained. The festival’s musithe race will receive free admission to the cal lineup reflects its New Orleans-based festival that day—just one more reason to coordination, as it includes a healthy dose of get a move on. Cajun-inspired tunes, including Pensacola So bring an appetite (and maybe a Crawfish Festival regular singer and accorfew extra bucks for an extra flat or two) to dion-master Wayne Toups. New Orleans Bartram Park to kick off a month of Fiesta rockers and local favorites Cowboy Mouth events and take part in a Louisiana—and close out the lineup on Sunday. Pensacola—tradition. {in} Beyond relaxed eating and entertainment, kids can also participate in a host of activities designed with family fun in mind. “This year, WHEN: Noon—11 p.m. Friday, May 2; 10 the Cox Children’s Area has fun a.m.—11 p.m. Saturday, May 3; 11 a.m.—5 activities planned for all ages such p.m. Sunday, May 4 as sand art, paddleball decorating, WHERE: Bartram Park, 211 E. Main St. fish printmaking, face painting and COST: $5 per day, $10 weekend pass. Kids 12 NASCRAW races, which are popuand under get in free. lar,” Turner stated. Kids ages 12 and DETAILS: 433-6512 or fiestaoffiveflags.org; under are admitted for free all weekfor more information about the 5K and 10K, end, making it a great chance for visit pensacolarunners.com. families to have a day out together.
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