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VETERANS ADMINISTRATION The VA is in the middle of the biggest health care scandal in its history. More than two dozen VA facilities are under investigation, and by the department’s own count at least 23 veterans are dead due to recent delays in VA care. For the first time in its history, the House Veterans Affairs Committee, which is chaired by our Rep. Jeff Miller, had to issue a subpoena to the VA to compel the bureaucracy to release documents.

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for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Greater Pensacola Chamber and Pensacola State College announced the graduation of business incubator tenant Engineering & Planning Resources, P.C. The civil and multimodal transportation engineering firm specializes in designing and carrying out comprehensive public plans. Having started with just two full-time employees, the company has since tripled in staff size.

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Quayside Art Gallery has offered a cumulative art opportunity and experience as possibly the oldest co-operative gallery in the southeast. In June, the gallery will celebrate its heritage, host charter members artwork alongside current members and enjoy all its 40 years represents.

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advisory had scheduled to hear both Gov. Rick Scott and former Gov. Charlie Crist at its May meeting. Two days before the speeches were to be given, Steve Halverson, the chair of the Florida Council of 100, made the decision to only allow Scott to speak “to avoid any appearance of a political candidate forum.” Crist blamed Scott for the decision and gave his speech outside of the event for the media. Did we mention Halverson contributed to Scott’s re-election campaign?

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That “sea change” may have finally happened. The media has begun to report of veterans who have died without ever seeing a VA doctor. In April, whistleblowers reported of a “secret waiting list” of 1,400 to 1,600 sick veterans in Phoenix, Ariz. Maybe the backlog was worse than Miller had been told. Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki said the “secret waiting list” was merely a spreadsheet of “interim notes” that a Phoenix VA clinic developed “for reference purposes.” In a statement released on May 22, Shinseki promised a “comprehensive, independent review,” but also touted accomplishments at the VA under Obama. “Since 2009, we have enrolled two million more Veterans in high-quality VA healthcare, reduced Veterans' homelessness by 24 percent, and provided Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to more than one million student Veterans and eligible family members,” Shinseki said. “And, we have decreased the disability claims backlog by over 50 percent in the last 14 months.” On Saturday, May 24, VA announced it would allow more veterans to get health care outside its facilities, which is something the bureaucracy had resisted for years, but Rep. Miller had been advocating. This could be the “sea change” the congressman had hoped would happen. Maybe our war heroes will now get the medical care they deserve. {in} rick@inweekly.net

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DIFFERENCE MAKERS Leadership Pensacola to Unveil Renovated Playroom at Sacred Heart Hospital The Pensacola Chamber Foundation’s Leadership Pensacola (LeaP) Class of 2014 hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for, and blessing of, the renovated playroom at The Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart on Tuesday, May 20. After eight months of planning, fundraising and construction, the class project, LeaPplay, has successfully transformed the play areas used by pediatric patients and their families. The ceremony will take place at the hospital’s roof-top garden (alternate location in case of inclement weather to be the lobby of the Women’s & Children’s Center). An invitation-only open house will follow the ceremony in the new playroom. “On behalf of the members of the LeaP Class of 2014, it has been a sincere pleasure to work with Sacred Heart and supporters throughout our community and beyond who believed in this project,” said Hal Dell, project coordinator for LeaPplay and vice president at Dell Consulting. “The new playroom is going to bring many smiles to children who are hospitalized. We designed it to be an engaging space where the patients can go to just be kids and their families can find a comforting environment away from the child’s hospital room.” With more than $102,000 in cash contributions and more than $131,000 of in-kind donations, the LeaP class completely redesigned and reinstalled all of the playroom’s major components, from ceilings, floors and finishes to lighting and play structures. New wiring has been installed to support audio-visual equipment and creative lighting solutions. The new configuration of the room creates separate spaces for different age groups. It also allows for opening up the space for group functions and play experiences. The room is finished with bright, energetic colors, and natural daylight continues to be integral to the children’s play experience. “Programs like LeaP are crucial to the continual development of our region and help prepare members of our community for future roles of even greater leadership,” said Pensacola Chamber Foundation Executive Director Jerry Maygarden. “We’re excited to know that LeaP continues to have an everlasting impact on Greater Pensacola and our visitors, and we look forward to the continued success of this year’s class.” The Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart, which opened in 1969, is a 106-bed pediatric hospital that was created with the total needs of children in mind. The only children’s hospital in Northwest Florida, the facility serves more than 5,000 patients and their families each year from across the Panhandle and South Alabama. The hospital provides a wide range of services from trauma and neonatal intensive care to specialized services for children with chronic illnesses.

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DRIVING DEVELOPMENT the 8-80 Cities model. In a 2011 TEDx event, Ted Penalosa, executive director of 8-80 Cities describes the non-profit’s vision. “What if everything we did in our public spaces had to be fantastic for the 8 to 80-yearolds?” he said. “It’s not rocket science.” “It makes sense to me,” Rockwell said. “When you have young people that can’t drive and elderly people that shouldn’t drive, it’s important to have smarter options for them to get from one place to another.” Penalosa is just one of the keynote speakers scheduled for the Transportation Symposium including representations from Transportation for America, Florida Department of Transportation and Florida State University Department of Urban and Regional Planning. As a former commissioner of Parks, Sports and Recreation in Bogota, Columbia, Penalosa led the design and development for more than 200 parks. With the 8-80 Cities program, he advises decision makers and communities on how to “create vibrant cities and healthy communities for everyone regardless of social, economic or ethnic background,” states the website. In a YouTube video of Penalosa’s TEDx lecture, he uses a PowerPoint presentation to illustrate the five things planners need to create vibrant cities: a sense of urgency, political willpower, leadership, doers and public participation. But he understands that each city has different needs and resources. “You don’t want to copy and paste,” he said. “You want to adapt and improve.”

plete streets,” that is, streets that accommodate all users—pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit—safely and attractively. “Areas such as Palafox and Old Seville are pretty complete because they were built before the car,” Rockwell said. “Main Street was redesigned more or less. The bike lanes are decent, but they’re not buffered. I’d give them a B.” Complete streets are not only good for the environment, but good for individuals. Obesity is a major health issue in Escambia County as well as the rest of the country. Easier access to bike and walking paths encourage physical activity. “When I lived in New York, I walked three to four miles every day to the train. Mainly because I was pretty poor and couldn’t afford housing closer to the train,” Rockwell said with a laugh. “It’s hard to get home for work and then go right back out and exercise, but when you make physical activity part of your routine, you’re going to get it no matter what.”

“You’re not going to have good transportation when you invest pennies. It’s a matter of our priorities.” Jordan Rockwell

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Whether you’re stuck in 5 p.m. traffic on Davis Highway or leisurely strolling through downtown Palafox, your mode of transportation says a lot about the community you live and work in. “Transportation really drives development, what type is going to come and what type is going to go,” said Jordan Rockwell, transportation planner at the West Florida Regional Planning Council (WFRPC). Over the years, as suburban residential communities continued to grow, so has the dependency on automobiles. “In the past 70-80 years, cities have spent all of their resources to widen the roads to make room for more cars,” Rockwell said. “If you only build infrastructure for automobiles, you force out all other modes of transportation.” These are the kinds of discussions that will take place at the 2nd Annual Emerald Coast Transportation Symposium on May 29 and 30. The symposium is a two-day event hosted by the Northwest Florida Transportation Planning Organization (NWFL TPO) and WFRPC. It is geared to bring together government planning practitioners, academics, health professionals, business leaders, engineers and housing professionals from the Gulf Coast to discuss best practices and network. “Every community has certain natural resources, government resources and human resources,” Rockwell said. “Before you 66

invest your limited resources, you want to make sure you’ll be receiving the most positive impact—the most bang for your buck.”

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What tends to keep certain areas from making the transition to a more pedestrian and bicycle friendly community is often ideology, Rockwell said. “Infrastructure is never self-sustaining. It’s not a profit generator and never will be,” he said. Sometimes the issue is getting citizens and leaders to notice the importance of inefficient projects. For example, Rockwell has only lived in Pensacola for a year, but quickly noticed issues involving Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT). “Public transit is typically seen as welfare,” he said. “ECAT’s problems aren’t ECAT’s fault. You’re not going to have good transportation when you invest pennies. It’s a matter of our priorities.” Public transportation is just another asset to successful urban planning. “It’s better for your communities, it saves people money,” Rockwell said. “I spend $500-$600 a month on car maintenance when you include payments, gas, etc. I could save so much money with a bus pass and get some reading done in the process.” While urban planning may not generate money, when it’s done right, it creates a happy and healthy community. Consider

BUILDING A ‘COMPLETE STREET’

As Pensacola continues to grow and progress, it’s only natural that transportation is part of the equation, Rockwell said. “The magnitude of the infrastructure projects that we fund—such as the threemile bridge ($500-plus million), or virtually any freeway or arterial widening project (tens/hundreds of millions)—necessitates thorough planning,” he added. Projects such as the three-mile bridge are “once in a century type projects,” he said, which is why it’s important to plan correctly the first time. “With regard to infrastructure, once we build it, it’s there for a long, long time,” he said. “And the transportation projects we fund have a very direct impact on the quality of our neighborhoods, the mobility of our most vulnerable citizens, and the health of our cities as a whole.” As a transportation planner, Rockwell believes Pensacola should have more “com-

PENSACOLA’S FUTURE

The Transportation Symposium is open to the public for registration. Not all discussions will be inundated with specific city planning jargon. After a successful first year, hosts of the 2014 Symposium are hoping to see more leaders come forward to discuss and plan ahead for Pensacola’s future. “We have to be thinking about not just how we are traveling today, but how we are going to be traveling in the oil-scarce future,” Rockwell said. “We have to be thinking about not just how we are traveling today, but how we are going to be traveling in the oil-scarce future. “We want to inspire people to dream of what our city could be.” {in}

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Over the Memorial Day weekend, the Obama administration said it would permit more veterans to get health care outside Veterans Affairs facilities, following recent revelations that long waits for treatment may have led to some veterans’ deaths. The statement issued by the Veterans Administration was a victory for Rep. Jeff Miller (R-Chumuckla), chairmen of the House Veterans Aff airs Committee,

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who had pressed for the policy change as the VA dealt with allegations of employees hiding a “secret list” of 1,400 to 1,600 sick veterans in Phoenix, Ariz., who were forced to wait months to see a doctor. “This all began when whistleblowers came forward and said that there were 40 veterans on a secret waiting list in Phoenix that died,” Rep. Miller said in phone interview on Thursday, May 22. That afternoon, the Congressman was waiting for the VA to explain why it had not been able to release emails regarding the waiting list that his committee had requested on May 8. President Obama had sent Dr. Thomas Lynch, assistant deputy undersecretary, to Phoenix to investigate the matter. According to Miller, Dr. Lynch confirmed that there was a list, but said it wasn’t a secret one and that the list had been destroyed. “That would pique anybody's interest,” Miller said. “At that point, I began asking who destroyed the list? What was on the list? When was the list destroyed? And where?” With the agreement of his Democrat committee members, Miller proposed that his committee take extraordinary action. “Our committee voted unanimously to issue the first subpoena in the history of the VA,” he said. “There is usually cooperation between the agencies but it has gotten worse and worse and worse.”

Two days before VA was to produce the requested emails, its staff notified Miller that it lacked the capability of simultaneously searching emails for the individuals that had been subpoenaed. On Monday, May 19, Miller received 200 emails. He sent a letter of protest. Then three days later at 3 a.m., he received 3,000 more emails, which still wasn’t acceptable to the Congressman. When the Independent News interviewed him, Rep. Miller was waiting for the VA general counsel to brief his committee on why it was taking so long for his agency to comply with the subpoena. Earlier in the day, the general counsel said he would testify. Miller scheduled the hearing for 4 p.m. When he heard that the briefing would be open to the public and the media, the attorney said he would have to get back to him. Forty-five minutes before the newspaper interview, Miller received notice that he was not coming and that he wanted to only do a staff level brief the next day. “I blew up,” Miller said. “Not a one of the staff was elected, and not one of the staff voted to subpoena the department. I would wait here until he came forward to brief me and the members as to why they can't comply with a legally authorized subpoena.” He admitted that he was not surprised by the VA’s procrastination. “No, they know that what they have is a disaster. People have died on their watch. They did nothing about it.” In January, Rep. Miller had visited Columbia, S.C. and Augusta, Ga. where six veterans died because they had cancer that got so bad it was inoperable, all while they were on a waiting list of 5,000 veterans for colonoscopies. He wrote the President

and VA Secretary Eric Shinseki asking who had been reprimanded and what was that reprimand. He received no response. “This administration has trampled on the Legislative Branch time and time again, but this time they are also trampling on Democrats,” Miller told the Independent News. “That's why you have Democrats calling for the resignation of Secretary Shinseki. You have veteran service organizations (VSO), like the American Legion, calling for his resignation. The VSOs never break from the Department of Veterans Affairs.” To alleviate the long waiting lists for care for veterans, Miller recommended that President Obama demand the VA allow veterans to go out into the private sector for healthcare until the VA can fix the problem, which is what he did two days later. “They have the ability to do it,” Miller explained. “The VA thinks that the money is their money, so what happens is when you send a veteran out to a private doctor it has to be paid for. They consider that they are losing money by doing that.” He added, “It's not the VA's money. It belongs to the veterans. The VA is only a pass-through from the taxpayers and the taxpayers are fed up.” Before he ended the phone call, Miller reiterated his frustration with the VA. “Congress, under Republicans and Democrats, has given every dollar, every person, every piece of equipment that the VA has asked for. I have asked the Secretary every year at our budget hearing, ‘Do you need more? What else can we provide you?’ And he will say ‘I have what I need.’” Miller said, “So if money was the solution, we should have been solved this a long time ago.” {in}

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disease, gluten is far from a laughing matter. Kimmel’s exercise just so happened to take place within the nationally recognized Celiac Disease Awareness Month. The Celiac Disease Foundation defines this particular disease as “an autoimmune disorder that can occur in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. It is estimated to affect 1 in 100 people worldwide. 2.5 million Americans are undiagnosed and are at risk for long-term health complications.” The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center suggests only 10 percent of parties suffering from celiac disease have been diagnosed. Although currently there is no cure for celiac disease, the way to avoid its effects is by expelling any and all gluten-containing food from one’s diet. This includes avoiding the smallest amounts, even those the size of mere crumbs. Celiacs aside, there’s everyone else in the world who has decided to go glutenfree for one reason or another. Constantly, we see back and forth over gluten “sensitivities” via the media. On the one hand, books like “Grain Brain” and “Wheat Belly” are urging individuals to stay away from “wheaty” gluten-filled foods for a laundry list of reasons. Then there are recent headlines stating things like “Gluten Sensitivity May Not Really Exist.” So does everyone who gets the urge to go gluten-free and who feels good on account of doing so truly have a warranted reason? The IN spoke with a couple of local health-focused, food-driven individuals to gain their insights on the back and forth over gluten. “I think that people who do not have a real allergy to gluten believe that if you don't eat bread you will be ok,” explained Certified Raw Foods Chef/Educator and Certified Holistic Health Coach, Betsy LeGallais. “The truth is that wheat is in most products on the market from soy sauce to salad dressings and desserts. It's the hidden places that one needs to watch for.”

LeGallais reaffirms that although the term gluten is most closely associated with wheat, wheat is not the only culprit. “Gluten is actually comprised of two proteins, Glutelin and Gliadin that help the plant grow. It is also in other grains such as rye and barley, so it isn't simply a wheat issue,” she said. While the gluten-free movement may seem like a marketing ploy, the increase of gluten-free options appeal to those who are full-fledged celiac. “I think it's good that more people are making it easier for those with celiac disease to be a bit more mainstream with having dietary restrictions,” LeGallais said. “Restaurants are becoming more aware of the menu and are becoming more accommodating when patrons ask for special considerations.” Still, LeGallais notes that some restaurants say they offer gluten-free options, but may not be trained to recognize ingredients that are hidden, putting celiacs at a real risk. Outside of those suffering from celiac disease, LeGallais has encountered many others who have expelled gluten from their diets to feel better. “I hear how good people feel when they cut back on it,” she said. “You can lose the after meal ‘crash,’ have better joint movement, and I even know a marathon runner who beat his personal best after giving up gluten for three weeks.” Of course, there are other substantial health issues to consider, especially if you are an individual battling an autoimmune disease, such as LeGallais herself. “There can be other things coming into play, especially sugars. Also, what most people don't realize is that persons with celiac disease also share the same Human Leukocyte Antigen HLA-B27 that most all autoimmune diseases share,” she said. “That translates into the fact that persons with any autoimmune disease should watch the amount of gluten they consume or eliminate it all together. I have Lupus and

“I think a lot of people jumped on the gluten-free bandwagon because it’s the trendy thing right now without knowing what it is or how it affects the body.” Elisabeth Soileau

Earlier this month, late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel took to the streets to ask individuals who have adopted a gluten-free diet, a single, straightforward question: “What is gluten?” Not a single one of the gluten-free individuals who were asked Kimmel’s “pedestrian question,” were able to answer, further supporting his suspicion that they have may have simply jumped on the gluten-free bandwagon. “Some people can’t eat gluten for medical reasons, but a lot of people don’t eat gluten because someone in their yoga class told them not to,” Kimmel joked. May 29, 2014

SO WHAT EXACTLY IS GLUTEN?

The term “gluten” is a general name for the proteins found in wheat and can be thought of as the glue that helps hold food together. What are known as the “big three” gluten yielders are wheat, barley and rye. Wheat happens to be the one most widely referred to as it is found in everything from bread to salad dressings. For those who fall under the “can’t eat gluten for medical reasons” category, more specifically, those living with celiac

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don't consume any gluten if possible and can definitely tell when I have because I immediately feel it in my joints the next day.” In addition to adjusting her own diet, LeGallais helps spread educational awareness on the power of food and its effects on your body, through cooking classes offered in the SoGourmet Kitchen, situated just above The Bodacious Olive. Several of these classes include gluten-free menus. “We try and offer as many glutenfree classes as possible in the SoGourmet Kitchen, which makes it fun for persons with a sensitivity or allergy to feel safe when enjoying one of our classes,” LeGallais said. “We try to offer ‘clean,’ non-processed meals as well. Elisabeth Soileau is another local resident who has elected to give up gluten all together for health concerns. “I think a lot of people jumped on the gluten-free bandwagon because it’s the trendy thing right now without knowing what it is or how it affects the body,” she said. “For me, it’s much more involved than just being gluten-free. It’s about changing your diet completely. You can’t just keep eating the same junk food but switch to gluten-free and expect to see results. This is especially true of people with celiac disease and ulcerative colitis.”

After becoming ill with campylobacter following the birth of her second child and battling this condition for a year, she consulted with a physician who focuses on Naturopathy and Nutritional Counseling. On his recommendation, Soileau took things a step beyond giving up gluten, and eliminated all grains from her diet. She also cut out dairy and shifted toward an entirely Paleo diet, centered around eating whole foods. “He recommended I quit eating grains, not just go gluten-free,” she said. “After a year I started adding rice and quinoa and other non-gluten grains like buckwheat, and I had no issues. I also learned how to properly prepare grains and legumes by soaking and sprouting them first. Modern grains are improperly prepared, and that is what most people have a problem with.” For Soileau, these dietary changes have yielded her lifechanging health effects and are not simply a fad, but here to stay. “I know that I will never be able to eat regular bread or glutencontaining items again,” she said.

”Even if I eat properly prepared sourdough, it will give me a headache. I can’t eat it every day or I will get tired more easily and my joints will hurt. I can always tell when I’ve had gluten, even properly prepared.” Soileau cautions that just because something is labeled “gluten-free,” doesn’t mean it’s good for you. In fact, if you are selecting a food that’s highly processed, gluten-free or not, it can cause your body just as much distress as the gluten itself. “It’s important to note that most ‘gluten-free’ items you can buy in the grocery store are very processed and aren’t healthy at all, so I try to eat whole foods most of the time,” she said. {in}

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Tanzania: A Journey Within by Jennifer Leigh

Through their travels, the crew witnessed the troubles of Africa when they encounter a four-yearold girl suffering from AIDS and Kenney contracts malaria. Her first-hand experience with the epidemic inspired producers to give back with proceeds from each movie ticket going to Malaria No More, which provides treatment to children suffering from malaria. Kenney even created Malaika for Life, which sells bracelets made Venance Ndibalema sits with Anita, a young orphan, by Tanzanian women. Proceeds are from his grandmother’s village as they wait for Anita to used to provide life-saving treatment receive an HIV test. / courtesy film still for on African suffering from malaria. Through the six-week shoot, Caminer said she learned a lot about herself. She only hopes the audience will take away an important lesson as well. “Life is really what you make of it,” she said. “Be thankful for the day. You’re not promised another one. People living in the villages of Tanzania have a depth within themselves. I hope we all learn some of that.” {in}

“They celebrate in the face of hardship. Even in sorrow, there’s an acceptance that this is all a part of life.” Sylvia Caminer

Kristen Kenney & Venance Ndibalema dance amongst a crowd on Congo St in Dar-es-Salaam. / courtesy film still When Emmy-award winning filmmaker Sylvia Caminer set out to record two friends and their trip to Tanzania, she wasn’t quite sure what story she was going to tell, but she knew it would be interesting. “I met Kristen [Kenney] and Ven [Ndibalema] through mutual friends,” Caminer said. “When they told me they were taking a trip to Tanzania, where Ven is from, I thought, ‘Oh gosh, this has the makings of something great.’” So in 2009, Caminer, Kenney, Ndibalema and two cameramen headed to East Africa, shooting 150 hours of footage to create “Tanzania: A Journey Within.” “It’s an adventure story,” Caminer said. “It starts off one way and becomes something else.” As a documentary filmmaker, Caminer couldn’t plan much except for the itinerary. “We started out in a big city and slowly peeled away,” she said. “From there, I got the crew ready for a real Tanzanian adventure — Mount Kilimanjaro. After, we started hitting the villages, which were a culture shock. You couldn’t have imagined some the people we came across.” May 29, 2014

After 20 years of producing and directing documentaries, Caminer said “Tanzania” has been one of her most rewarding films to make. “It was the most free-flowing. We took the time to slow down and wait for things,” she said. “It was all about being in the moment. I was just a fly on the wall. I finally made the movie I always wanted to make. I hope it’s not my only one.” The film is full of firsts, including being the first film released by Pensacola-based Heretic Films founded by Pensacola-natives, Burton Ritchie and Ben Galecki. When Ritchie saw the film at a private screening, he knew he wanted to be a part of it. “Ven’s story was so powerful that I came out of the film reduced to tears,” he said. Bringing more unique stories to the Pensacola area such as “Tanzania: A Journey Within” is a goal of the independent production company. “It’s so important to support these movies,” said Galecki. “I love big budget, but there’s a dearth of independent films shown here, and we want to change that.” Kenney and Ndibalema’s story is one of two unlikely friends. One, a privileged American girl, another from a place so old

it’s been referred to as the cradle of mankind. The two met while studying at the University of Miami thanks to a mutual interest in soccer. “The film showcases their unique friendship and gives us the opportunity to see someone like Kristen, who’s lived a sheltered life, to have eye-opening experiences,” Caminer said. Ven has his own storyline in the documentary since this trip home was the first time he had seen his family in nearly a decade since leaving his small village to pursue higher education in America. Caminer asked Ven to keep his return home a surprise. “I wanted to capture that first moment when he sees his family,” she said. While experiencing Africa’s picturesque geography was rewarding, Caminer was most inspired by the people. “They celebrate in the face of hardship,” she said. “Even in sorrow, there’s an acceptance that this is all a part of life.”

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“Do you ever wonder why I sing these love songs, when I have no love at all?” Hamilton Leithauser hooked me very early with that line from ‘5 AM,’ the opening track from his debut solo album, “Black Hours.” To be perfectly honest, catching my attention is something Leithauser needed to do, since I may have been holding onto a distinct grudge with him following the dissolution of his band, The

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Running Wild open every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 a.m. ahead of group runs that begin at 6 a.m. sharp. The casual group run is free of charge and intended for runners of all abilities. Running Wild, 3012 E. Cervantes St. 435-9222 or werunwild.com. FIRST CITY ART CENTER 9 a.m.–3 p.m. First City Art Center's Gallery and Studios present their newest show, "Bloom," on display through June 24. There is no cost to tour the gallery. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.—3 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 1060 N. Guillemard St. 429-1222 or FirstCityArt.org.

Walkmen, earlier this year. Because of this disdain, I had reservations about the album, especially after he released lead single ‘Alexandra,’ which struck me as pretty ho-hum. However, after a few spins and a bit of lyrical dissection, I am actually very impressed. Leithauser was the face and voice of The Walkmen, and one would think that after ending something that ran for over a decade, he would be ready for a break. However, he very confidently uses any semblance of fatigue to add to the spirit of “Black Hours.” There is a good portion of the album where Leithauser sounds drained, and for as bad as that sounds, it allows the album to hit home. That said, the LP is far from being considered morose or overwhelmingly sad. It carries the drama of a Morrissey album, some of Leon Russell’s more whimsical moments, and a hint of Lou Reed’s brevity. Highlights are the album’s interesting second single ’11 O’ Clock Friday Night,’ the more freewheeling ‘I Retired,’ and the slow burning opener ‘5 AM,’ which is probably my favorite track. With as impressed as I am, I would be remiss to not recommend picking up a

ARTEL GALLERY 10 a.m.—4 p.m. “Collage”

is on display through May 30. The exhibit “Push It to the Edge” begins on Tuesday, June 3 and will be on display through Friday, July 11. Tuesday—Saturday, 10 a.m.—4 p.m. Free admission. 223 S. Palafox, Old County Courthouse. 432-3080 or artelgallery.org. BLUE MORNING GALLERY 10 a.m.—5 p.m. The exhibition “Capturing the Wild” featuring the work of Rik Koressel, Jean Tarnok and Mara Viksnins is on display through May 31 and will be followed by “Lens and Palette,” which opens on Sunday, June 1. Monday— Wednesday, 10 a.m.—5 p.m., Thursday— Saturday, 10 a.m.—8:30 p.m., and Sunday, 12:30—4 p.m. 21 S. Palafox. 429-9100 or

copy. While this is somewhat of a far cry from another Walkmen record, I suppose all is forgiven. “Black Hours” is out now via Ribbon Music.

‘Mr. Bones,’ from their EP “Those of Us Still Alive.” Last week, the announcement of their debut full length, “Haunts,” came via Facebook, along with a video for a new catchy as hell mega jam ‘Drinking with Your Ghost.’ Then earlier this week, the band immediately released second single ‘Scott & Zelda,’ which displays a tad more diversity from them with a bit of an electronic tribal feel. I think it’s very safe to say that these guys are poised to catch several of the right ears across the rest of 2014 and into 2015. “Haunts” is out June 10 via The Sleepover Party.

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p.m. The exhibition “Sacred Landscapes: The Photography of Kevin Boldenow” will be on display through May 31. The 60th Annual Members’ Juried Exhibition will begin Tuesday, June 6. “The Art of the Brick: Nathan Sawaya LEGO® Brick Artist” is on display through August 8; tickets for the exhibition will be $12 for adults and $8 for children. Free Tuesdays will be suspended during “The Art of the Brick.” Tuesday— Friday, 10 a.m.—5 p.m. and Saturday, 12—5 p.m. 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseum.org. QUAYSIDE ART GALLERY 10 a.m.—5 p.m.

I would be lying if I told you that when I think of catchy indie-pop, I think of France. It’s not that great music doesn’t or hasn’t come from there, it just rarely crosses my mind. Talisco may change that for me. Their debut album, “Run,” was recently released internationally and includes the smooth, charming pop track ‘Your Wish,’ which I immediately fell in love with. Check it out on SoundCloud, YouTube or iTunes. {in}

The eighth annual First City Juried Show is on display through June 7. 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. “UPTOWN SOUTHERN COOKING…DOWNTOWN” AT SO GOURMET Noon—1 p.m. So

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THE DAVENPORTS 6 p.m. The Leisure Club,

126 S. Palafox. 912-4229 or tlcdowntown.com. JOHN NEMITH 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Drive. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com. KARAOKE NIGHT 6 p.m. VFW Post 706, 5000 Lillian Highway, 455-0026. LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 4700003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com. RONNIE LEVINE 6 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Ft. Pickens Road. 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com. AL MARTIN 7—11 p.m. The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Highway. 477-7155 or facebook.com/QualityInnScenicHwy. JIM ST. JAMES 7 p.m. Happy Harbor On the Line, 17400 Perdido Key Dr. 492-8228 or happyharbors.com/on-the-line. GYPSY GROOVE 7:30 p.m. Picasso Jazz Club, 19 S. Palafox. 433-4507 or picassojazz.com. AFTER MIDNIGHT 8 p.m. The Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 932-2211 May 29, 2014

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at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. KRAZY GEORGE KARAOKE 8 p.m. Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. TIMBERHAWK 9 p.m. End o’ the Alley Courtyard 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. DJ MR. LAO 10 p.m. Phineas Phogg’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 4346211 or sevillequarter.com. MOONRAKER 10 p.m. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. $4.50. Ages 18 and over. 434-9060 or pensacolahandlebar.com. OPEN MIC NIGHT AT SLUGGO’S 9 p.m. Jacob Price hosts this free open mic night for musicians on the last Thursday of every month. Sluggo’s Vegetarian Restaurant, 101 S. Jefferson St.

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LIVING HISTORY IN HISTORIC PENSACOLA VILLAGE 10 a.m.—4 p.m. Learn cooking

techniques 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. 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 it 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. HEROES AMONG US: VETERAN SPEAKERS SERIES 6 p.m. The Veterans Memorial Park

Foundation of Pensacola, Inc. presents “National Guard Night,” featuring members of the Guard who were the first to go over the line in the Iraq War. All donations made at the event will go to the Marines in Distress Fund. Veterans Memorial Park, 200 S. 10th Ave. (at Bayfront Parkway). 290-7561 or veteransmemorialparkpensacola.com PIRATE TROLLEY TOUR 6:30 p.m. The Blood Red Trolley showcases local actors performing “The Curse of Don Tristan de Tuna,” which plays out over several stops celebrating a “cockeyed” view of Pensacola history and treachery on the high seas. The tours will be offered occasionally throughout the summer. Pensacola Visitor Information Center, 1401 E. Gregory St. Tickets are $5 for children and $20 for adults. 583-1365 or piratetrolley.com. HEROES FOR HUNGER: BENEFIT FOR MANNA FOOD PANTRIES 7 p.m. Pensacon hosts

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Following the flooding in late April that devastated the Manna Food Pantries headquarters on Guillemard Street in Long Hollow, an outpouring of support from the community came in the form of monetary donations and plans for fundraisers for the non-profit. Among the first organizations to announce plans for a benefit were Pensacon and Kinematic Entertainment.

which features live music, art and celebrity memorabilia auctions, and special guest appearances. Guests are encouraged to either dress in costume or cocktail attire. Cost of admission is a cash donation or non-perishable food item for Manna. Dolce Vita, 309 S. Reus St. facebook.com/Pensacon.

local artists together and asked if he could be a part of what we were doing. When we reached out to celebrities and friends in the entertainment industry, musicians, caterers, et cetera, no one even hesitated to send items or come down for the event. All of our guests have donated their time." In addition to the various auctions during which attendees can score one-ofa-kind items, a prize raffle will also go on throughout the evening. For the raffle, the Pensacon team is donating a prize package containing two Pensacon 2015 VIP weekend passes and a room at the Crowne Plaza for Friday and Saturday of the fan convention, set for February 27—March 1, 2015. The entry fee for “Heroes for Hunger” is either a cash donation or one or more non-perishable food items. One hundred percent of the funds raised and food items collected at the event will go to Manna, making the night the perfect chance to merge cosplay with charity...if just for one day. {in}

Pensacon’s inaugural event in February 2014 included Manna Food Pantries as a charity partner, and the team behind the highly successful fan convention saw an opportunity to help out once again in Manna’s time of post-flood need. "Manna was Pensacon's charity of choice all along because we believe in the work they do,” said Mike Ensley, chairman and founder of Pensacon. “We just felt like if we could use whatever fan base and presence we've built to help them out, we definitely should." Ensley and Ben Galecki, CEO of Kinematic Entertainment, did just that, setting the theme of the Pensacon fundraiser as “Heroes for Hunger.” Guests are encouraged to cosplay or don whatever costumes or nice attire they’d like. Special guests from a number of the films, comics, and television series represented at Pensacon will be in attendance, and the organizers tapped into their connections to obtain a range of celebrity memorabilia to auction off. Over 30 local artists have donated pieces for an art auction to take place that evening. "The event was really a collaborative effort,” Ensley said of the various partners who stepped up to help out. “Artist Michael Greene was already working on bringing

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p.m. Grammy-nominated country artist Hunter Hayes will perform at the Pensacola Bay Center along with Danielle Bradbery and Dan+Shay. Doors open at 6 p.m. 201 E. Gregory St. Tickets are $26—$52. A $5 cash-only parking fee will apply at the Bay

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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. SEASON AMMONS 6 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Ft. Pickens Road 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com. DAVE JORDAN 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. TONY VIVIANO 7:30 p.m. Picasso Jazz Club, 19 S. Palafox. 433-4507 or picassojazz.com. VINYL MUSIC HALL PRESENTS BUST OUT BURLESQUE 8 p.m. Bust Out Burlesque Pres-

ents: Bad Girls of Burlesque! 2 S. Palafox. $15. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com. DUELLING PIANOS 8 p.m. Rosie O’ Grady’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. KNEE DEEP BAND 8 p.m. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com. THE BLENDERS 8:30 p.m. Hub Stacey's Downtown, 312 E. Government St. 4691001 or hubstaceys.com. THREE BEAN SOUP 8:30 p.m. The Tin Cow, 102 S. Palafox. 466-2103 or thetincow.com. BUZZCUTT 9 p.m. The Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com. PURPLE RAIN DANCE PARTY AT SLUGGO’S

9 p.m. DJ Twitty will keep the “Purple Rain” tunes playing during this party, which will also feature a performance by Cookies and Cake. $3. Sluggo’s Vegetarian Restaurant, 101 S. Jefferson St. TIMBERHAWK 9 p.m. End o’ the Alley Courtyard at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. DJ ORLANDO RICARDO 9 p.m. Emerald City, 406 E. Wright St. 433-9491 or emeraldcitypensacola.com.

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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.

STRING CHANGE FOR THE HUMANE SOCIETY 9 a.m.—3 p.m. Bring your guitar along

with a qualified donation for the Pensacola Humane Society and get a new set of strings put on your guitar for free. Blues Angel will provide and install the strings for you with a donation of at least a $10 value, limit two sets per person. For a list of preferred donations (including Purina dog and cat chow) visit the store’s website. Blues Angel Music, 657 N. Pace Blvd. 457-7757 or bluesangelmusic.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. 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. FREE SOGO SAMPLE SATURDAY TIPS & TECHNIQUES Noon—2 p.m. So Gourmet,

407 S. Palafox St. 438-7857 or sogourmetpensacola.com. THE 12th AVENUE FLEA Noon—5 p.m. The 12th Avenue Flea is a local community "flea" style market in the heart of East Hill featuring local artists, vendors, crafters, upcyclers, pickers, farmers and cooks. The market is held weekly outside the historic former Sacred Heart Hospital, now Tower East Office Complex. 1010 N. 12th Ave. 438-3580 or facebook.com/12thAveSale. FIESTA BOAT PARADE 1 p.m. As part of Pensacola’s Fiesta of Five Flags, a parade of over 25 marine vessels will start at the mouth of the Bayou Chico Bridge and will make its way to the Quietwater Boardwalk on Pensacola Beach. The community is encouraged to join the procession of boats escorting Don Tristan DeLuna’s yacht to the shores of Pensacola Beach. 433-6512 or fiestaoffiveflags.org. DELUNA LANDING CEREMONY 3 p.m. Fiesta of Five Flags presents the DeLuna Landing Ceremony, a lighthearted reenactment of what might have happened when Spanish explorer Don Tristan DeLuna landed on Pensacola Beach in 1559. The ceremony May 29, 2014

precedes the Fiesta Beach Bash, also on Pensacola Beach. Quietwater Beach Amphitheater, 400 Quietwater Beach Rd. 433-6512 or fiestaoffiveflags.org. FIESTA BEACH BASH 3—6 p.m. Following the Fiesta Boat Parade, all spectator boats and participants are invited to anchor behind Flounder’s Chowder House to enjoy live entertainment, drink specials and cash prizes for the best decorated sport or sports team boat. Judging will take place as boats pass under the Bob Sikes Bridge during the Boat Parade. Winners will be announced during the bash and must be present to win. Flounder’s Chowder House, 800 Quietwater Beach Rd. 433-6512 or fiestaoffi veflags.org. 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. BLUE WAHOOS BASEBALL 6:30 p.m. Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. 934-8444 or bluewahoos.com. ZOMBIE RUN PENSACOLA 9 a.m. Zombie Run, LLC is a zombie-infested 5k fun run where you can be a zombie, a runner, or an observer of the apocalypse. The event’s charity partner is Smile Train. Last minute registration is $75 per person; race day tickets may be available at the door. Escambia County Equestrian Center, 7750 Mobile Hwy. zombierun.com. NIGHT BRUNCH AT POT ROAST AND PINOT

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The Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com. DAVE JORDAN 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Drive. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com. THREE AMIGOS 6 p.m. Peg Leg Pete’s, 1010 Ft. Pickens Road 932-4139 or peglegpetes.com. AL MARTIN 7—11 p.m. The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Highway. 477-7155 or facebook.com/QualityInnScenicHwy. TONY VIVIANO 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. VERONICA JOHANSEN 8:30 p.m. The Tin Cow, 102 S. Palafox. 466-2103 or thetincow.com. BUZZCUTT 9 p.m. The Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com. TIMBERHAWK 9 p.m. End o’ the Alley Courtyard at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. DJ JAY-R 9 p.m. Emerald City, 406 E. Wright St. 433-9491 or emeraldcitypensacola.com. 17

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KRAZY GEORGE KARAOKE 9 p.m. Hub Stacey’s Downtown, 312 E. Government St. 469-1001 or hubstaceys.com. BANANA REPUBLIC 9 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com. LOWELECTRIC 10 p.m. Lowelectric with Noiseheads. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. $5. Ages 18 and over. 434-9060 or pensacolahandlebar.com. SLUGGO’S HIP HOP NIGHT OUT 4 NETTIE

10 p.m. Boss Grimes presents this benefit show for Nettie, an infant undergoing treatment for hydrocephalus, a condition in which water accumulates on the brain. The show features underground Hip Hop artists from the Panhandle, and raffles throughout the night. All proceeds will go to the #DoIt4Nettie fundraising campaign. $5 admission. Sluggo’s Vegetarian Restaurant, 101 S. Jefferson St. doit4nettie.com. May 29, 2014

Beach Amphitheater where DeLuna and Queen will be welcomed to the beach by the Mayoki Indians, a social group formed in the 1960s, in what Fiesta calls “a lighthearted reenactment of what might have happened when DeLuna and his party landed.” The landing ceremony kicks off the Fiesta Beach Bash, which also starts at 3 p.m. just a few doors down from Quietwater Boardwalk at Flounder’s Chowder House. All spectator boats and participants in the Fiesta Boat Parade are invited to anchor behind Flounder’s for live entertainment, drink specials and to see the winners of the boat decorating contest. Then it’s a party on the beach and a countdown to the parade downtown Thursday. {in} DeLuna Landing Ceremony, 3 p.m. Quietwater Beach Amphitheater 400 Quietwater Beach Road Fiesta Beach Bash, 3—6 p.m. Flounder’s Chowder House 800 Quietwater Beach Road For more information about Fiesta of Five Flags, visit: fiestaoffiveflags.org.

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somebody" and just wrote what was in my heart. A month later, I had 35 songs that were written sitting on my floor in my office. It changed me and through it I found my identity and ultimately it set me free.

Amick Cutler / photo by Tony Chavez at Cook Images It's hard to argue that singer-songwriter Amick Cutler has a gift for connecting with people through music. But you don't have to take our word for it, just give his new album 'Just a Little Bit Longer' a listen and you'll see exactly what we're talking about. The IN caught up with Cutler this week and even though he's busy prepping for his album release party, he still had time to give us some insight into his writing and recording process. IN: How long have you been playing music? What inspired you to start? CUTLER: I have been playing music for about 18 years. My dad bought me my first guitar at a liquidation sale they were having at SEARS. It was a cheap Les Paul knock-off made by Cort. Even though it doesn't play, I still have it today. I taught myself every chord I could get my hands on and would easily practice six to eight hours a day. A couple years later my dad bought me a Yamaha acoustic and that is when I found my niche'. I grew up a pastors kid in a very conservative church with conservative music. My dad loved music and exposed us to a lot of it. He had this enormous 8-foot cabinet in his office. In that cabinet was a mecca of harmonious ear candy. He had it stocked with everything from the Bee Gees to Michael Jackson, Eagles to Chicago, Doobie Brothers

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. 020 2

to Kenny Loggins.I remember the song "China Grove" by The Doobie Brothers being the first guitar riff that prompted me to play. It wasn't until 2005 that I started writing. That year, at the age of 15, my 10 yearold sister was diagnosed with leukemia and died six months later. I started following any opportunities I could to somehow share what was going on inside me. I used to sing, play and write for me, but now I do it for this world and the relationships that are in it. Nothing else satisfies like the opportunity to help other people. IN: When writing songs and music, where do you get your inspiration? What comes first, the music or the lyrics? CUTLER: It wasn't until a couple years ago I was sitting in my office trying to write a song that my approach shifted. Up until that point I always tried to make a song say something, or tried to make it sound a certain way, or tried to make it intriguing or eclectic, but it never worked. Songs are stories put to music and although I can appreciate a well-crafted song, if it doesn't come from a real place, in your real heart, inspired from a real experience then who really cares? So I learned my lesson and trashed all expectations and burdens of trying to "be

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. SEVILLE QUARTER SUNDAY BRUNCH 11 a.m.—4 p.m. Seville Quarter’s weekly Sun-

IN: How long was the process to record and release the album? How does it feel to complete such a big project? CUTLER: I'm never naming an album title 'Just a Little Bit Longer' ever again! This project took over year. I had some guys I met out of Charlotte N.C. (Elijah Mosely & Ben Canon) do all the production. They came down and recorded it here in Pensacola. The whole post production process and mixing took the longest due to family hiccups, studio deadlines, etc. The waiting was hard, but having it finished, I can look back and say it was totally worth the wait. I was able to have all my friends play and sing on it and we recorded it live in a room of about 200 of our favorite people. IN: What do you hope people take away from your music? What message, if any, do you want to share? CUTLER: What I hope people take away is exactly that—hope. My wife and I have been through a lot and although life straight up sucks sometimes, I can tell you with 100 percent certainty that God is good. IN: What's next on the horizon? A tour? More music? CUTLER: Right now we are just taking it all in. My wife and I would love to do some traveling, singing (sharing this album), and possibly speaking in the near future, but who knows? And yes, there are already new songs in the works and more stories to share. {in}

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WHEN: 7 p.m. May 31 WHERE: Pensacola House of Prayer, 119 Industrial Blvd. COST: Free DETAILS: amickcutlermusic.com

day 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. 512 GALLERY Noon—3 p.m. 512 Gallery, located in a historic home in Old East Hill, hosts local artists of all mediums. Shows rotate monthly. 512 E. Gadsden St. 2610833 or facebook.com/512gallery. BLUE WAHOOS BASEBALL 4 p.m. Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. 9348444 or bluewahoos.com.

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BISCUIT MILLER & THE MIX 3 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Drive. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com. FLOW TRIBE 8—11 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com. KARAOKE WITH KRAZY GEORGE 8 p.m. Lili Marlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. VINYL MUSIC HALL PRESENTS WACKA FLOCKA FLAME 8 p.m. 2 S. Palafox. $20—

$40. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com. MODERN PAIN 8:30 p.m. Modern Pain with Malice at the Palace, Cold Hearted, Face It, and Wound Up. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. $5. Ages 18 and over. 434-9060 or pensacolahandlebar.com. DJ JAY-R 9 p.m. Emerald City, 406 E. Wright St. 433-9491 or emeraldcitypensacola.com. BROOKS HUBBERT 10 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. 433-2849 or mcguiresirishpub.com.

MONDAY 6.2

PENSACOLA COOKS PRESENTS “CAMP FLAVORS OF FIVE FLAGS” 9 a.m.—noon. Pensacola

Cooks invites kids ages five to eight to a five day series of cooking classes, “Camp Flavors of Five Flags—5 Days, 5 Flags.” cooking and tasting foods from Spain, France, England, and from both the Union and Confederate States. Recipe cards are sent home each day of camp. A separate installment of the class is offered from 2—5 p.m. $150 per child for the series. Ever’man Natural Foods Education Center, 327 W. Garden St. 456-0743 or pensacolacooks.com. RUNNING: SEVILLE QUARTER MILERS CLUB

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 BASEBAL L 6:30 p.m. Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. 934-8444 or bluewahoos.com. JSOP PRESENTS JAZZ JAM 6:30 –9 p.m. The Jazz Society of Pensacola hosts its monthly Jazz Jam at La Brisa (formerly the Unique Café) in Gulf Breeze. Roger Villines, trumpeter and director of the Pensacola State College Jazz Ensemble, leads the session, inweekly.net

happenings with a house band featuring Burt Kimberl (piano), Steve Gilmore (bass), and Fred Domulot (drums). $10 for JSOP members, $15 for non-members, $5 for students with ID, performing musicians are invited to sit in and are admitted for free. La Brisa, 51 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. 433-8382 or jazzpensacola.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. TEXAS HOLD ‘EM FOR FUN AT THE SANDSHAKER 7 p.m. The Sandshaker Lounge, 731

Pensacola Beach Blvd. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com. 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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MONDAY NIGHT BLUES WITH HOST JOHN HART 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & 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 or hubstaceys.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. 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. KARAOKE WITH JEREMY 9 p.m. The Cabaret, 101 S. Jefferson St. 607-2020 or cabaretpensacola.com.

TUESDAY 6.3

BLUE ANGELS PRACTIC E 11:30 a.m. Weather

permitting, the Blue Angels will hold practice most Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from March to November at NAS Pensacola. The practice sessions can be watched from a viewing area at the National Naval Aviation Museum, and admission is free and open to the public. After Wednesday practices, the team visits the museum for meet-and-greet and autograph sessions. 1750 Radford Blvd., NAS Pensacola. 4523604 or navalaviationmuseum.org.

“HOOK, LINE & SINKER” AT SO GOURMET

Noon—1 p.m. Learn creative ways to serve seafood with culinary instructors Betsy

LeGallais and Sue Shattuck. $35 per person. 407 S. Palafox St. 438-7857 or sogourmetpensacola.com. BLUE WAHOOS BASEBALL 6:30 p.m. Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. 934-8444 or bluewahoos.com. YOGA AT EVER’MAN 6 p.m. There is no cost involved. Must be over 18 to attend. Ever’man Natural Foods, 315 W. Garden St. 438-0402 or everman.org. 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. 291-7658. 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. TUESDAY TRIVIA AT THE BRIDGE BAR 8 p.m. The Bridge Bar and Sunset Lounge, 33 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. 616-0667 or facebook.com/ thebridgebargb.

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NO WRONG NOTES JAZZ NIGHT AT 5 ½ BAR

6—9 p.m. Head to 5 ½ Bar for an evening of live, free-ranging, experimental jazz played by local musicians. NoWrongNotes Jazz Night is on every Tuesday, unless there's a concert at Vinyl Music Hall. 5 E. Garden St. facebook.com/5.5bar.

LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 4700003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com. BISCUIT MILLER & THE MIX 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna Drive. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

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Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. BANDS ON THE BEACH 7 p.m. Modern Eldorados performs at this week’s Bands on the Beach concert, part of a free summer series featuring regional artists held every Tuesday night through October 1. Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach, 735 Pensacola Beach Blvd. visitpensacolabeach.com. KARAOKE WITH BECKY 8 p.m. The Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com. MIKE QUINN 9 p.m. End o’ the Alley Courtyard at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com. PLAY’S “BEST OF THE COAST” KARAOKE NIGHT 9 p.m. Krazy George hosts Play’s

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to send students sexually oriented text messages—that the state law banning the practice violated "free speech." As a result, in February 2014, prosecutors in Tarrant County dropped their case against a juniorhigh teacher who had exchanged 688 text messages with a 13-year-old female student over a six-day period in 2012, on topics such as "sexual preferences and fantasies" and whether either of them ever walked naked around the house. The messages would be illegal, the Court had ruled, only if they led to a meeting or an offer of sex. • Despite a 1971 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court declaring that governments could not punish people who are merely "annoying," dozens of towns (according to a March Wall Street Journal report) continue to regard the behavior as criminal. (The justices decided the word is too "vague" to give fair warning of which behaviors are illegal, but an Indiana deputy attorney general told the Journal that anyone with "ordinary intelligence" knows what is annoying.) New York has such a law, as do Lawrence, Massachusetts, and Cumberland, Maryland—among the 5,000 mentions of forms of "to annoy" in a computer search of municipal ordinances. (Britain's House of Lords in January blocked a proposed anti-annoyance law.) • Among the discretionary punishments authorized to Georgia judges is banishing an offender from the county in which he committed the crime. Complained driver Ricardo Riley (who as of February is barred from Walton County), "I didn't commit no murder, I'm not a sex offender, I'm not a criminal. I just got a speeding ticket." Judge Brad Brownlow, perhaps irritated at Riley's request to reduce the original $250 fine, instead piled on punishments—including banishment. Walton County is just outside the Atlanta metro area, and Riley, from adjacent Gwinnett County, has friends and co-workers who live in Walton—but whom he can no longer visit. UPDATE Ethan Couch, 17, was convicted of DUI manslaughter last year after killing four people, but benefited at sentencing from a counselor's testimony describing him as a victim of "affluenza"—a condition in which children of wealthy families hopelessly feel "entitlement" and are prone to irresponsibility. In April, the Vernon, Tex., hospital providing Ethan's court-ordered rehabilitation announced that Ethan's "wealthy" parents would nonetheless be billed only for about 6 percent of the cost of treating the "affluenza"—$1,170 of an anticipated $21,000 monthly tab—with Texas taxpayers picking up the remainder. {in}

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