October 14 Issue

FREE

OCTOBER 14, 2010 | VOLUME 11 | NUMBER 40 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET

EN

A ND

•

BM A HT E SU

RINE S • C O W BO Y MOU TH

• REB

ELU

L SON

B

H T R Y • 3 11 •

ERKS

HO NE Y I S L A ND S WA MP B

ENT

AUG D • Y LE

AT T K

AV I S P R O J E C T •

S TO MARS •

• NE ON T R EE S • NE

W POL

ITICS

THIR

NON

JY D • BEN

PIL O T S •

EMPL E T E N STO

•

PICO V S ISL A ND T REE S • M

IF F •

COND T Y SE

•

FAT H

NS

RBE CUE S W INGER S •

UFFI

AN

BA D T HE

MI T R

BL A CKBERRY SMOKE • KER

SN TA CH N

•

IS PROJEC T •

T ION

BU SH • PA PE R T ONG UE S • DI

N

E R E V I VA L I S T S •

MAG

• TH EZ ROS

M AT T K E N N O N • B A D

• T HE

• T H E B R AV E R Y E TIC

• E D WA R D S H A R P E A ND T HE

•

SKR

S•

D AV EB NJ Y

M T HE S

BL A CK REBEL MO T ORC YCLE

AY T R

A D A M H O LT & T H E S U N D ER

IEL D • G A L A C T IC •

GIL L

S•

RU T CHF C S A LUC

•

A R T BR O T HE R S • W IL L IE NE

C L UB

O

OU

BAD

UR S •

DELUNA FEST WEEKEND IS

•

F IN A L LY U P O N U S

BIG S A M’S Y NA

•

F UNK

• MI

T

BE T TER

ION

THAN

EZ

RA •

LONG

CHAE

REEF •

L FR AN

TI A ND S

PE A RHE A D •

Have you been affected by the BP Oil Spill?

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill that occurred on April 20 has caused unprecedented effects on the states bordering the Gulf of Mexico. We are here to represent individuals and businesses that have experienced losses because of the oil spill disaster. These losses may include:

• Coastal Property Value • Profits and Earnings • • Revenue • Access to Natural Resources • Rental Income • We may be able to help you recover your losses.

Contact David Lee Sellers or Eric D. Stevenson of Sellers, Skievaski and Stevenson, LLP at gulfcoastrecovery@davidleesellers.com.

850.434.3111 | davidleesellers.com | 919 N. 12th Avenue Pensacola, Florida

Re-Elect

P.C. WU

att.com

Pensacola City Council District 1

talk, text, repeat.

We live on the cutting edge of technology. And with innovations like our 3G wireless network that powers the iPhone and our award-winning AT&T U-verse TV, we help keep you there.

In the business world, we deliver productivity and results. In your personal world, we deliver conversations, messages and pictures. And all because of our commitment to keep you connected.

Honest • Involved • Hardworking • Fair

Please Vote Nov. 2nd

850-477-5279

or e-mail: drpcwu@gmail.com

Follow us on Facebook

© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved.

Political ad paid for and approved by P.C. Wu, Non-Partisian, Pensacola City Council District 1 PUBLISHER & EDITOR Rick Outzen

Contents COLUMNS

3 WINNERS & LOSERS 4 OUTTAKES

24 NEWS OF THE WEIRD 27 LAST WORD

NEWS/FEATURES/ARTS

6 NEWS: PENSACOLA INTERSTATE FAIR 9 COVER STORY: DELUNA FEST COMES ASHORE 17 A&E: DO AS THE GREEKS DO 21 MUSIC: NEW BAND, OLD MEMORIES 25 COMMUNITY OUTREACH

2 | INDEPENDENT NEWS | OCTOBER 14, 2010 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET

NEWS/INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING Sean Boone

P.O. Box 12082 • Pensacola, Fla. 32591 850-438-8115 • 1-866-724-9396 Fax: 850-438-0228 • info@inweekly.net

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Bradley “B.J.” Davis, Jr., Joani Delezen, Hana Frenette, Ashley Hardaway, Rob “Bubbs” Harris, Chuck Shepard, Trevor Webb

A New Book Healing with Stem Cell Hypnotherapy

By Dr. Lon Anderson

PRODUCTION MANAGER Joani Delezen ART DIRECTOR Samantha Crooke SALES DIRECTOR Jennifer Passeretti

Standard postage paid at Pensacola, Fla. All stories are compiled from press releases, submissions, news wires or assignments. Comments and opinions expressed in this newspaper represent the personal views of the individuals to whom they are attributed and are not necessarily those of INDEPENDENT NEWS or the publisher. Neither the advertiser nor the publisher is responsible or liable for misinformation, misprints, typographical errors, etc., contained in INDEPENDENT NEWS. The publisher reserves the right to edit all manuscripts. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the consent of the publisher.

Now available at Amazon.com And bookstores nationwide

winners & losers

Weather forecasters say this year will be an extremely active hurricane season!

vs.

Mike Wiggins Nearly 25 years separate the two candidates for Pensacola’s first strong mayor.

Mike Wiggins graduated from Pensacola High School in the early 1960s, and Ashton Hayward got his diploma from Catholic High over two decades later. The Research and Useless Facts Department of the Independent News media and entertainment empire decided to compare how the teen years of Wiggins and Hayward differed.

AVERAGE COST OF A NEW HOUSE Wiggins: $12,500 Hayward: $92,000

EGGS PER DOZEN Wiggins: 32 cents Hayward: 65 cents

GAS PER GALLON Wiggins: 28 cents Hayward: 89 cents

WORLD LEADERS: Wiggins: USA, John F. Kennedy; Britain, Harold Macmillan; France, Charles de Gaulle; Soviet Union, Nikita Khrushchev Hayward: USA, Ronald Reagan; Britain, Margaret Thatcher; France, François Mitterrand; Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev

The possibility of toxic oil coming ashore increases the danger and risk of damages.

We hope you don’t have damages, but if you do, we are ready to work for you.

Ashton Hayward

Liberis Law Firm handles hurricane claims and other insurance losses.

TECHNOLOGY: Wiggins: Silicone breast implants Hayward: Disposable contact lenses

Pensacola 438-9647

TRENDS: Wiggins: Color television Hayward: Home computers

Perdido Key 492-2109

MEDICINE: Wiggins: Oral polio vaccine Hayward: Anti-AIDS drug AZT

Ft. Walton Beach 226-6375

TELEVISION DEBUTS:

liberislaw.com

Wiggins: “The Beverly Hillbillies” Hayward: “The Simpsons”

POPULAR FILMS: Wiggins: “West Side Story,” “Spartacus,” “El Cid,” “Lawrence of Arabia,” “To Kill a Mockingbird” Hayward: “Platoon,” “Fatal Attraction,” “Good Morning, Vietnam,” “Lethal Weapon,” “Dirty Dancing”

POPULAR SINGERS: Wiggins: The Beatles, Chubby Checker, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Neil Sedaka, Bob Dylan Hayward: Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, U2, Whitney Houston, Bananarama

CRISIS:

JAMES BOND:

Wiggins: Cuban Missile Crisis Hayward: Iran-Contra Affair

Wiggins: Sean Connery Hayward: Timothy Dalton

SPACE:

HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMP:

Wiggins: John H. Glenn, Jr., orbits Earth Hayward: Space Shuttle “Challenger” explodes

Wiggins: Sonny Liston Hayward: Mike Tyson

212 West Intendencia St. Pensacola, FL 32502 13700 Perdido Key Dr., Suite 223 Pensacola, FL 32507 • 24 Laguna St., Suite 201, Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548

BALLET PENSACOLA PRESENTS

October 29, 2010 | 6 p.m.

Saenger Theatre Available at the Saenger Theatre Box Office or Through Ticketmaster. 850.595.3880

Sponsored by: Richard Steinert, Artistic Director

INDEPENDENT NEWS | OCTOBER 14, 2010 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET |

3

outtakes PANDORA’S BOX Last week,

Practicing Since 1974 INJURED? (ALL TYPES OF ACCIDENTS)

ARRESTED? (ALL FEDERAL & STATE COURTS)

WHITE COLLAR CRIMES (HEALTH-CARE FRAUD • DRUG OFFENSES & D.U.I.s)

FREE CONSULTATION ON INJURY / DEATH CASES & CRIMINAL CASES NO RECOVERY - NO FEE / COST ON PERSONAL INJURY & WRONGFUL DEATH CASES

24 HOUR SERVICE

433-9922

304 E. GOVERNMENT STREET

D

S E FL 7171 N 9TH AVE, #E7, PENSACOLA, • LEA

Sunrunner Condo/Northeast near UWF/Hospitals SED A E L • high ceilings, community pool, new a/c, walk-in closet, all D SE LEA appliances remain. Reduced To Sell—$79,000. MLS#: 369810

2007 E GADSDEN ST E, #101, PENSACOLA, FL SOLD

D •bath, hardwood floors, Mirador Condo on Bayou Texar, L3/2.5 O S • corner unit, approx. 1675. community D dock, Lpool, O S New Price! $210,000. MLS#: 370873

we published an article on the Envision Escarosa debacle (Independent News, “United We Fail,” Oct. 7). I believe the failure of community leaders to embrace the goals and benchmarks of the final report from that process set the stage for the floundering of the past 10 years.

Hundreds of people spent hours on a vision for the two-county area and a document that was intended to set our course for the first two decades of the 21st century. The debates were lively and not all of the issues surfaced fit the wish list of those running it. Because of this, there was no follow-up. Instead, Envision Escarosa was hidden away in the basement of the John C. Pace Library at the University of West Florida. The hope was that it would fade away from the public consciousness.

Big mistake. The Chamber leaders never understood what they had done.

The issues of the environment, education, poverty and racial diversity couldn’t be so easily dismissed by city, county and chamber officials. They had asked the public for their opinions and thereby had opened a Pandora’s box that couldn’t be closed. Their dismissal of the report triggered an erosion of confidence and trust that would plague the chambers and local governments for most of the next decade.

Environmental issues would stay at the forefront. Two special grand juries were convened on environmental issues.

Conoco-Phillips would be sued over polluting the city water supply and settled for over $70 million. The City would establish a stormwater utility, the Main Street Sewage Treatment Plant would be relocated to the middle of the county, and curbside recycling would become available throughout the county.

Race would also remain an issue. It would take two more years for the Pensacola City Council to rename part of Alcaniz Street for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The City of Pensacola would spend much of the decade studying racial economic disparity, but make little progress. The U.S. Department of Justice would launch an investigation into Sheriff Ron McNesby’s administration because of reports of Taser abuse and three jail deaths.

Envision Escarosa did set key benchmarks for education, income and poverty to be reached by 2020. We aren’t close to meeting any of them, which shouldn’t be a surprise since none of our leaders have referred to them in 12 years.

Escambia County ranks 52 out of 75 Florida public school districts for high school graduation rate. The 2009 median earning for workers in Pensacola MSA was $23,539, which is 17 percent less than the national average. The 1990 Census indicated that 17 percent of individuals in Escambia lived in poverty. The 2009 estimates showed that percentage has jumped to 18.9 percent.

The Envision Escarosa needs to be revisited. The key benchmarks should be reexamined and we should discuss how we can reach them. The Pensacola Chamber, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, Escambia County School Board and Emerald Coast Utilities Authority need to figure out how each can contribute to them. United Way has tried to pick up the ball, but the governments need to participate, too.

The problems of 1998 are still with us, and won’t go away simply by hiding them in a library basement.

THE PROBLEMS OF 1998 ARE STILL WITH US, AND WON’T GO AWAY SIMPLY BY HIDING THEM IN A LIBRARY BASEMENT.

rick@inweekly.net

6 SAN CARLOS AVE, GULF BREEZE, FL Charming cottage-style home in Gulf Breeze proper has beautiful hardwood floors with a great floor plan. Mature landscaping provides additional charm. New central heat and air and roof. $136,000.

Bring All Offers. MLS#: 395770

• Very high quality Swiss-made Sewing Machines by Bernina • Professional Service on most all brands of home and commercial sewing machines • We also sharpen scissors

Cheryl Young Cell (850) 712-4742 www.cherylyoung.com cayoungrealtor@aol.com

4 | INDEPENDENT NEWS | OCTOBER 14, 2010 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET

Licensed in Florida & Alabama

850-438-5444 5559 N Davis Highway

rant & rave LOVE THE IN Just a few words to tell you how much I enjoy your paper. I really enjoy the news briefs, Rick’s editorial, whatever lead story you have and, just like eating a dessert, I save my favorite part for last: News of the Weird.

I get my paper at Tastee Freez in Milton. Thank you for being prompt with your delivery every week. Sure enough on Thursday, there is the new paper. This week I was surprised and impressed that your paper had a theatre story. I love live theatre!

I think more people would go if they knew more about plays and where they are playing and what they are about. I love movies too, but a live show is nothing but fun.

The Loblolly is a fine place and cozy.

Your writer did an excellent job with the story about the Loblolly. I haven’t been to Theatre West, but now I want to see a show there. Your writer made it sound like a good time. Any more theatre stories you can keep coming?

Any possibility you could do some reviews on shows like the Weekender does?

It is fantastic to have someone who knows theatre to go watch the show first and then write about it. Love your paper! Thank you for the ear.

—Emily Reynolds, Milton

However, voluminous personal accounts from those in the Latino community infer these stops are pre-textual immigration checks. In other words the police, incentiv-

search and seizure clause. An officer, for example, can take the stand and testify that they pulled someone over because they were Hispanic, so long as they also didn’t stay perfectly within their lane on the highway. This case set the stage for minor traffic violations to turn into fishing expeditions by police with ulterior motives.

Racial profiling is racism.

It breeds distrust in the legal system and prevents people from reporting crimes. Sacrificing the integrity of privacy rights and trampling the Costitution to ensure that a few more illegal aliens are deported next week is a travesty upon the U.S. justice system.

—Jeremiah Jarmin, Atlanta, Ga.

SACRIFICING THE INTEGRITY OF PRIVACY RIGHTS AND TRAMPLING THE COSTITUTION TO ENSURE THAT A FEW MORE ILLEGAL ALIENS ARE DEPORTED NEXT WEEK IS A TRAVESTY UPON THE U.S. JUSTICE SYSTEM. —JEREMIAH JARMIN, ATLANTA, GA.

FISHING FOR FOREIGNERS Anecdotal evidence suggests that Hispanics are being stopped disproportionately more often than their non-Hispanic counterparts in Georgia’s Gwinnett County. But you’d never know that empirically, thanks to the virtually nonexistent record keeping practices of the Gwinnett County Detention Center.

Many of these stops are upheld in courts because they violate traffic laws.

ized by the 287(g) participation in their county (a section of the Immigration and Nationality Act that authorizes state and local law enforcement agencies to act as immigration enforcers), routinely racially profile Latino drivers to justify traffic stops resulting in “license checks” to determine immigration status.

One would imagine that in this day and age, racial profiling is a thing of the past, and the motivation by police to stop a driver is based on legitimate safety concerns.

However, with the debate over illegal immigration heated, the political gain proves to be too rich for local officials. There is little disagreement that immigration enforcement in this country has become an abject failure. However, instead of embracing pragmatic solutions to what has become an invaluable part of the economy, taking the hard line comes a little late. This tardiness has manifested itself into the simple mentality of “Where are your papers?”

What’s more, the practice is legal. In 1996, the Supreme Court found that any traffic offense committed by a driver was a legal basis for a stop despite the subjective intentions of the police officer. Essentially, as long as the police officer can back up a pre-textual stop as one relating to a traffic offense, the stop itself is legal and not in violation of the Fourth Amendment’s

PRO AMENDMENTS 5 AND 6 Voters should choose politicians, not the other way around. On Nov. 2, Florida voters have an opportunity to reclaim their right as citizens to select their own government officials...instead of government officials selecting them.

Proposed Amendments 5 and 6 are designed to reduce gerrymandering. Politicians use gerrymandering to distribute voters into districting pockets that are more likely to get them reelected. The resulting districts are often oddly shaped and designed to favor incumbents and political parties.

It’s easy for politicians to do that, because they’re in charge of redistricting. Every 10 years, after the U.S. Census, Florida’s legislature redraws voting districts according to population changes.

But there are no hard and fast standards for how those districts should be shaped.

Because we have no rules for redistricting in the Florida Constitution, politicians end up manipulating it to protect themselves.

In effect, politicians are choosing their voters, instead of the other way around.

The League of Women Voters of the Pensacola Bay Area, along with Movement for Change, NAACP Florida, League of Women Voters of Florida, AARP Florida, Florida’s Legislative Black Caucus, Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, Florida League of Cities, Florida Association of Counties, Democracia Ahora, and ACLU of Florida are part of a Fair Districts Florida coalition to encourage voters to vote “YES” on Amendments 5 and 6.

Amendments 5 and 6 would set boundary redrawing standards for Florida’s legislative districts and the U.S. Congress.

The two ballot amendments were approved via citizen initiatives in which more than 680,000 petitions were verified.

The proposed standards include: —Districts shall not be drawn to favor an incumbent or political party; —Districts shall not be drawn with the intent or result of denying or abridging the equal opportunity of racial or language minorities to participate in the political process or to diminish their ability to elect representatives of their choice; —Districts must be contiguous: as equal in population as feasible; —Districts are to follow city, county and geographical boundaries when feasible.

Those standards will, for the first time, provide citizens with concrete, legally definable guidelines with which to challenge future gerrymandering attempts. Politicians don’t like that because it’ll make the usual political wheeling and dealing they use to cling to power just that much harder.

Please don’t forget to vote “YES” on Amendments 5 and 6 on Nov. 2, and give the power to choose elected officials back to voters, where it belongs.

—Deborah Nelson, president, League of Women Voters of the Pensacola Bay Area

WE WELCOME YOUR RANTS AND RAVES to the Independent News. All letters should be 200 words or less and should include your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address (if you have one).

All viewpoints should be no more than 700 words. The Independent News reserves the right to edit letters and opinions.Send letters and opinions to P.O. Box 12082, Pensacola, Fla. 32591 • FAX 850-438-0228 • E-mail opinions@inweekly.net

unique & affordable Join us for Wine Tastings Thursdays 5-7 p.m.

now featuring

Specialty Imported Beer & Craft Brews

Wine Classes: Call UWF to register, 473-7468

27 S. 9th Ave.

433-WINE or 433-9463

www.aragonwinemarket.com INDEPENDENT NEWS | OCTOBER 14, 2010 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET |

5

news

PENSACOLA INTERSTATE FAIR FAIR STILL TOPS IN ENTERTAINMENT, TRADITION

BY SEAN BOONE

The fair kicks off Thursday, Oct. 21 and ends on Halloween night.

Frenkel says this year kids will be able to take part in a family friendly “Trick or Treat” event and receive a special candy bag as well as meet Nickelodeon’s Dora The Explorer.

Adults Entertainment notables performing throughout the 11 days include Marcy Playground, Seven Mary Three and The Charlie Daniels Band.

And don’t forget about the art and livestock exhibits.

A petting zoo, Great American Frontier Show, Livestock Auction and “Ag-tivity” Center round out a diverse list of activities and entertainment that you don’t necessarily have to ride or pay admission.

“The fair is more than a carnival… everybody thinks of it as a carnival but fairs are the exhibits,” says Frenkel. “It all goes together to make a great entertainment venue.”

AN AREA TRADITION

T

he roar of The Zipper, the smell of the funnel cakes, the lights that illuminate a three-mile radius. Ah yes, it’s that time again.

While Deluna Fest has gained much of the entertainment focus for this month, there’s still another big attraction that has been a part of Pensacola’s fall for generations.

With more than 62 rides, attractions and exhibits, there is a little something for everyone in the family at the 76th annual Pensacola Interstate Fair.

“It’s just something that is so family oriented,” says Don E. Frenkel, fair general manager. “We love it. We appreciate it. We appreciate putting on a family show.”

7

Since 1935, the modern fair has been a part of Pensacola’s economy.

Opening as a small carnival on the corner of Pace Boulevard, it later moved to Pace and Garden Streets in the 1940s before closing for several years due to World War II. It then moved to Fairfield Drive (hence the name) before it moved to its current 136acre location on Mobile Highway in 1969.

Frenkel has been a part of fair operations since 1981, when his brother was still general manager. He says the one thing most people don’t realize is the business is local and operates in Pensacola all year.

“The Pensacola Interstate Fair is a legitimate business that is here 365 days a year,” he says. “We are a regular business like any other business in town. We have

DAYS

Get your daily news first at INweekly.net. Find out before anyone else what’s happening in news, arts and entertainment, film, television and music at INDaily on our website. Here's the week in review, in case you missed it.

6 | INDEPENDENT NEWS | OCTOBER 14, 2010 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET

eight regular employees and have something going on (gun shows, jewelry trades etc.) almost every weekend of the year.”

In October, the Interstate Fair hires roughly 300 employees who run 110 independent midway vendors—adding to the nearly 2,000 volunteers who present exhibits and offer seminars and demonstrations.

The Reithoffer Shows Company brings in more than 500 employees to operate and assemble its rides, helping boost the local economy. “(The fair) is a tremendous local impact on the city,” says Frenkel. “We try our best to fight the argument that the fair takes all the money out of town. “We took a survey back in the early 80s and that particular time it showed an $8 million impact.”

Last year the fair cost more than $2,231,000 to put on. Frenkel says more than 80 percent of that money went into the local economy.

The Interstate Fair group has also donated more than $800,000 to local education over the past 20 years and has set up a yearly $1,000 grant scholarship awarded to an area student. sean@inweekly.net

PENSACOLA INTERSTATE FAIR

COST: General admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages four to 11, and free for children three and under.

Bronze Pack–$54 ($11 savings) –2 Admission Tickets, 2 Handstamp Tickets, 1 Parking Ticket Silver Pack–$87 ($18 savings)–4 Admission Tickets, 3 Handstamp Tickets, 1 Parking Ticket Gold Pack–$141 ($29 savings)–6 Admission Tickets, 5 Handstamp Tickets, 2 Parking Tickets

PENSACOLA INTERSTATE FAIR SCHEDULE: ▶THURSDAY, OCT. 21 Grand Opening–$2 Admission Day! Everyone will be admitted for $2 into the Fair all day long. Fair closes at 11 p.m.

Handstamp Day–Purchase ride handstamp for $20. Handstamps are good on all Reithoffer Midway Rides until closing, except special attractions.

Individual ride tickets are also available all day.

Entertainment–Cat Country 98.7 “Catty-oke” Finals, 7 p.m. on the Pepsi Open Air Stage. ▶FRIDAY, OCT. 22 Midnight Madness–Starting at 8 p.m., buy one $20 ticket good for admission and unlimited rides on the Reithoffer Midway until closing. Fair closes at 2 a.m.

Handstamp Day–General Admission rates apply until 8 p.m. Ride handstamps will be not be available from 4–8p.m, only for Midnight Madness.

Individual ride tickets will be available all day.

Entertainment–38 Special, 9 p.m. on the Pepsi Open Air Stage. ▶SATURDAY, OCT. 23 Kids’ Day–All kids 11 years and under will be admitted FREE into the Fair from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

General admission prices apply from 2 p.m.–close.

Fair closes at midnight.

Handstamp Day–Purchase a $20 handstamp good on all Reithoffer Midway Rides until closing, except special attractions. Individual ride tickets are also available all day.

Entertainment–Steel Magnolia, 8 p.m. on the Pepsi Open Air Stage. ▶SUNDAY, OCT. 24 Senior Citizens’ Day–Persons 55 years of age and older will be admitted for $5 into the Fair all day long. Fair closes at 11 p.m.

Handstamp Day–Purchase a $20 handstamp good on all Reithoffer Midway Rides until closing, except special attractions. Individual ride tickets are also available all day.

Entertainment–Local Entertainment Featuring Chloe Channel and Brooke Woods Smith, beginning at 2 p.m. on the Pepsi Open Air Stage.

M O N DAY O C T 0 4

T U E S DAY O C T 0 5

WEDNESDAY OCT 06

A safe with more than $20,000 in it is stolen from Steve Barnhill’s Buffet on Brent Lane.

Arson is suspected in a fire that destroys an abandoned Molino home. Authorities do not know how long the house has been vacant.

Gulf Power Co. releases a letter to downtown businesses and residents detailing its upgrades and repairs. Since last month, outages related to a damaged power switch have affected more than 800 customers.

news briefs ▶MONDAY, OCT. 25 School Day–Everyone will be admitted for $5 into the Fair from 2-5 p.m. General admission prices apply from 5 p.m.-close. Fair closes at 11 p.m.

Cox Day–Check your September and October Cox bill for a FREE admission coupon.

Military Appreciation Day–All active and retired military personnel and spouses with proper identification will be admitted for $5 into the Fair all day (does not include dependents). Fair closes at 11 p.m.

Handstamp Day–Purchase a $20 handstamp good on all Reithoffer Midway Rides until closing, except special attractions. Individual ride tickets are also available all day.

Special Guests–Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer and Diego - Presented by Cox, 2:30-4:30 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. on the Pepsi Open Air Stage. ▶TUESDAY, OCT. 26 Ladies’ Day–Ladies of all ages will be admitted FREE into the Fair from 4–6 p.m. General admission prices apply from 6 p.m.–close. Fair closes at 11 p.m.

Handstamp Day–Purchase a $20 handstamp good on all Reithoffer Midway Rides until closing, except special attractions. Individual ride tickets are also available all day.

Entertainment–Straight from Las Vegas, Jay White - Tribute to Neil Diamond, 7 p.m. on the Pepsi Open Air Stage. ▶WEDNESDAY, OCT. 27 Cox Special Ride Day–Check your September and October Cox bill for a $5 off ride handstamp insert to be redeemed at the Fair.

Senior Citizen’s Day–Persons 55 years of age and older will be admitted for $5 into the Fair until closing.

Fair closes at 11 p.m.

Handstamp Day–Purchase a $20 handstamp good on all Reithoffer Midway Rides until closing, except special attractions. Individual ride tickets are also available all day.

Entertainment–Straight from Las Vegas, Jay White - Tribute to Neil Diamond, 7 p.m. on the Pepsi Open Air Stage. ▶THURSDAY, OCT. 28 Men’s Day–Men of all ages will be admitted FREE into the Fair from 4–6 p.m. General admission prices apply from 6 p.m.–close. Fair closes at 11 p.m.

Handstamp Day–Purchase a $10 handstamp good

on all Reithoffer Midway Rides until closing, except special attractions. Individual ride tickets are also available all day.

Entertainment–TK101 and Hooters Wing Eating Contest, 7 p.m. on the Pepsi Open Air Stage. ▶FRIDAY, OCT. 29 Midnight Madness–Starting at 8 p.m., buy one $20 ticket good for admission and unlimited rides on the Reithoffer Midway until closing. Fair closes at 2 a.m.

Handstamp Day–General Admission rates apply until 8 p.m. Ride handstamps will be not be available from 4–8p.m, only for Midnight Madness.

Individual ride tickets will be available all day.

Entertainment–Sponge, Marcy Playground and Seven Mary Three, starting at 8 p.m. on the Pepsi Open Air Stage. ▶SATURDAY, OCT. 30 Kids’ Day–All kids 11 years and under will be admitted FREE into the Fair from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

General admission prices apply from 2 p.m.–close.

Fair closes at midnight.

Handstamp Day–Purchase a $20 handstamp good on all Reithoffer Midway Rides until closing, except special attractions. Individual ride tickets are also available all day.

Family Friendly “Trick or Treat” at the Fair!–Beginning at 4 p.m., all patrons who have purchased a child’s admission ticket can visit the WXBM 10 Point Truck at the main entrance and receive a special “Fair Trick or Treat” bag. From 4-7 p.m., the concessionaires will be open for trick or treating and will be distributing candy to only those children with a special “Fair Trick or Treat” bag.

Entertainment–Charlie Daniels Band, 8 p.m. on the Pepsi Open Air Stage. ▶SUNDAY, OCT. 31 Special Family Admission Day–General admission is $5 for adults, $3 for ages four to 11, and FREE for children three and under. Children under the age of 11will be admitted free after 5 p.m. Fair closes at 10 p.m.

Special Handstamp Day–Purchase a discounted $15 handstamp good on all Reithoffer Midway Rides until closing, except special attractions. Individual ride tickets are also available all day.

MACK JOINS TEAM WIGGINS City Councilwoman and former mayoral candidate Diane Mack gave Mike Wiggins her stamp of approval for the November election.

Mack said that there were four things she looked for a successful mayor: strength of character, knowledge of how cities work, work ethic, fiscal conservatism, vision and a plan for Pensacola and a commitment to the forgotten. She says Mayor Wiggins has exemplified almost all of those in his political career.

“Of the six criteria given above, Mayor Wiggins measures very high on the first four,” she writes. “The decision to endorse him would have come more quickly and more easily if his performance on the final two criteria were better. So my endorsement does not come without reservations.”

Mack says in her blog that she isn’t completely against Wiggins’ opponent Ashton Hayward, stating “There are good things about Mr. Hayward, but they are not nearly enough to make him acceptable as the strong mayor of Pensacola and they do not compensate for the serious deficits.”

The vocal Councilwoman tells IN the key issue that has her on board with Wiggins is his integrity—something she’s been able to see first hand by working with him on Council.

“I truly believe it is his strength of character and integrity and I think he’s got somewhat of a bum wrap (for not having that). I find him someone that is reserved. The thing that Ashton does so well… is he’s a salesman and a closer. Mike does not sell himself.”

Mack says she’s done research on past issues with Council, such as the re-naming of South Alcaniz to Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., and confronted Wiggins about them—who was willing to admit his faults.

“He said ‘we all make mistakes.’ If he did it again he said he would vote differently. People make mistakes.”

STEEN SUIT IN NOVEMBER? Aaron Watson, the attorney for the family of Victor Steen, tells IN he will likely file a civil suit against the City of Pensacola next month.

T H U R S DAY O C T 0 7

F R I DAY O C T 0 8

S AT U R DAY O C T 0 9

S U N DAY O C T 10

BP officials tell Escambia County Commissioners that their oil spill cleanup effort will cease by spring.

The accused leader and gunman of the murders of Melanie and Byrd Billings attends a hearing to learn where his trial will be held. Leonard Patrick Gonzalez, Jr. will likely remain in the fourcounty judicial circuit.

Gay couples from around Northwest Florida gather in Seville Square for the “Wedding of the Hearts.” The symbolic event brings 20 couples together for commitment ceremonies.

Calvary Baptist Church in Allentown celebrates 100 years as a church with a centennial event that includes a luncheon, historical items and a special evening service.

During the early morning hours of Oct. 3, 2009, 17-year-old Victor was hit and killed by Pensacola Police officer Jerald Ard while riding his bicycle in the Brownsville neighborhood. Steen reportedly failed to stop after numerous commands by Ard, who believed the teenager to be trespassing on a construction site.

The controversial incident later led to a Coroner’s Inquest in April, which cleared Ard of any wrongdoing. A day later, Watson held a press conference in response to the inquest and told media he would seek justice for the family.

Watson had previously filed a notice with the City in January stating the family planned to sue for $10 million. The City is only entitled to pay out $200,000 under state statutes, but the amount can be overturned by the Legislature.

OILY OYSTERS The Emerald Coastkeepers are awaiting the results of an extensive testing operation with the University of West Florida that is examining the tissue of area oysters to see if oil and dispersants exist.

Chasidy Hobbs Fischer, Emerald Coastkeeper, says the tests have been conducted in oyster beds from Perdido Key to Destin and one sample of snails near Fort Pickens. “(We’ve tested) just inside all three passes and at Deadman’s Island,” she says. I hope to have results in a couple weeks.”

UWF’s Environmental Remediation Department has been testing area waters for oil counts since July.

CITY SPENT MORE THAN $70K IN AIRPORT SUIT According to and e-mail from City Attorney Rusty Wells, $71,000 was spent on attorney fees in a fight with the PNS Hotel Group over a 2008 approved land deal.

The fee does not reflect the final meditation amount.

The City met with Sandspur Development (who received the land deal) and PNS last month to reach a settlement.

N E WS OF T H E W E E K Cyclist Roger Grooters is hit and killed on his bicycle while nearing the end of a fundraising journey across the U.S. The 66-year-old is hit by a Chevrolet pickup truck in Bay County on Wednesday.

INDEPENDENT NEWS | OCTOBER 14, 2010 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET |

7

8 | INDEPENDENT NEWS | OCTOBER 14, 2010 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET

DELUNA FEST WEEKEND IS F IN A L LY U P O N U S

BY BRADLEY “BEEJ” DAVIS, JR.

DELUNA FEST SCHEDULE ▼FRIDAY, OCT 15 PICO VS ISLAND TREES 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm Wind Creek Stage MATT KENNON 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm Bud Light Stage BENJY DAVIS PROJECT 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Gopensacola.com Stage EDWARD SHARPE AND THE MAGNETIC ZEROS 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Wind Creek Stage

▼SATURDAY, OCT 16

▼SUNDAY, OCT 17

THE GILLS 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Gopensacola.com Stage

ADAM HOLT & THE SUNDAY TROUBADOURS 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Gopensacola.com Stage

NEON TREES 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Bud Light Stage

REBELUTION 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Wind Creek Stage LONG REEF 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Gopensacola.com Stage BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Bud Light Stage

LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 11:15 am - 12:00 pm Gopensacola.com Stage

THE REVIVALISTS 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Wind Creek Stage BIG SAM'S FUNKY NATION 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Bud Light Stage THE SMART BROTHERS 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm Gopensacola.com Stage

THE SUBMARINES 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Gopensacola.com Stage

SKRATCH N SNIFF 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Gopensacola.com Stage

BLACKBERRY SMOKE 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Bud Light Stage

MICHAEL FRANTI AND SPEARHEAD 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm Wind Creek Stage

BUSH 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm Wind Creek Stage

NEW POLITICS 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Gopensacola.com Stage

PAPER TONGUES 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Gopensacola.com Stage

THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS 5:45 pm - 7:15 pm Bud Light Stage

DIERKS BENTLEY 8:15 pm - 9:30 pm Bud Light Stage

BETTER THAN EZRA 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Gopensacola.com Stage

HONEY ISLAND SWAMP BAND 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm Gopensacola.com Stage

DAUGHTRY 9:45 pm - 11:00 pm Wind Creek Stage

311 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm Wind Creek Stage

GALACTIC 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm Wind Creek Stage

THE BRAVERY 8:30 pm - 9:45 pm Gopensacola.com Stage

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm Bud Light Stage

WILLIE NELSON 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Bud Light Stage

KERMIT RUFFINS AND THE BARBECUE SWINGERS 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Wind Creek Stage BAD FATHERS 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Gopensacola.com Stage

A

s Don Tristan de Luna settled and made Pensacola his home 450 years ago, the same goes for an October namesake music festival that locals have been buzzing about for the past year. Two years in the making, both of which included a recession and a Gulf oil spill, organizers of DeLuna Fest made the cliché statement “The show must go on”— and have stuck to it.

“We could have packed it in and gone away and waited for next year, but the community was ready for us,” said Nick Bodkins, 25, partner with Five Flags Tourism Group (FFTG), the company organizing the three-day music festival to be held at Casino Beach this weekend.

SUPPORT OF EVENT BRAINCHILD

Bodkins and his business partner and local bar owner Scott Wheatley, 29, said they were attending the popular Tuesday night event Bands on the Beach, which showcases local music in an outdoor setting at the Gulfside Pavilion, when something clicked.

“We were watching Bands on the Beach and saw how successful that concept was,” said Wheatley. He further explained the location of the event was something that also caught his eye.

“We thought, ‘There is a lot of beach here,’” he said. He presented the idea to the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA), citing that the group was planning to organize a premier music festival that would include a

number of headlining acts and was looking to draw crowds of 30,000 people. Early on, investors of the project were skeptical that SRIA would grant the permission.

“WE WANT MORE THAN JUST SUCCESS FOR OURSELVES. WE WANT TO MAKE SOMETHING PEOPLE WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN” —NICK BODKINS “That was the hardest thing. We knew this was a beautiful piece of real estate.

People had tried and were denied,” said Wheatley. He said they got lucky.

“We presented our ideas at the right time.”

Bodkins and Wheatley spoke about outdoor music concerts in the 1970s on the ramp of the old wooden fishing pier.

According to Robbie Lofty, SRIA human resources and events coordinator, those concerts grew more and more popular.

“The 80s is when the event started getting really big and (bands) would perform in the Casino Beach area,” she said. The logistical and security challenges of those early festivals left much room for improvement.

“They were all successful but very loosely put together,” said Bodkins. The events were successful enough to inspire key decision makers who attended those events to approve DeLuna Fest.

COWBOY MOUTH 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm Bud Light Stage

INDEPENDENT NEWS | OCTOBER 14, 2010 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET |

9

modation packages including a two-night hotel stay with tickets. Hotels as far away as the Ramada Inn on Scenic Highway are advertising tickets that accompany weekend hotel stays.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

DeLuna Fest staff “Everyone around here has such a good opinion of those festivals,” said Wheatley.

“Everybody remembered (that they were) awesome.” So awesome, in fact, SRIA has offered its support every step of the way.

“SRIA is supporting DeLuna Fest 100 percent as we do any event on the beach.

Our staff has been working very closely with the Wheatley brothers, Nick Bodkins and the rest of the FFTG staff to ensure that this is a successful, safe, and fun festival,” explained SRIA executive director W.A. “Buck” Lee. “It is a huge undertaking, but if anyone can pull it off, we believe these young people definitely can. We are very excited about DeLuna Fest.”

MUSICAL DRAW

The festival will be featuring over 40 musical acts, including a host of local, regional and national groups. Some noteworthy performances will include those of Stone Temple Pilots, 311, Bush, Daughtry and 30 Seconds to Mars, who recently received MTV’s 2010 Video Music Award for “Best Rock Video.” Daily and weekend passes are still available to the festival, but with a little help from the Tourism Development Council to the tune of $300,000, organizers last month announced that the festival would feature free Sunday tickets with headlining act Willie Nelson.

“With Willie Nelson, we’re planning to break 30,000 in attendance,” said Wheatley.

The partnership with local businesses, on and off Pensacola Beach, flourished as excitement for the festival grew. Area hotels, such as Hampton Inn and Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front, are offering accom-

Bodkins and Wheatley both explain that the appeal of the festival is definitely its location, and the two have every intention of observing the adage “leaving it in better shape than you found it.” They plan to donate 50 percent of all net profits to local environmental and ecological organizations that directly benefit the preservation of Santa Rosa Island.

“We are asking to use one of our best gems,” said Wheatley. “We want to make sure that these beaches look just as nice for our grandkids.” As appreciative as environmental experts are for the donated funds, they still offer ways to mitigate the ecological impact of such events as outdoor festivals.

“The impact that large events have on the environment vary greatly. By minimizing waste, avoiding sensitive areas and leaving only footprints behind, that impact can be significantly reduced, and the benefits to the community can be fully realized,” said Chasidy Hobbs, University of West Florida professor of environmental studies and local chapter Emerald Coastkeeper.

WHAT YOU PAY IS WHAT YOU GET

With over 40 musical acts, and a number of those being national recording artists, the partners stand by what they consider to be competitive ticket pricing.

“A minimum wage worker could trade one day of work for a weekend of great entertainment,” said Wheatley, referring to the now-priced weekend pass of $90.

10 | INDEPENDENT NEWS | OCTOBER 14, 2010 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET

According to Bodkins, the early bird-priced tickets of $60 sold out in 21 days, but even at the current pass price, that entertainment is still a bargain.

“There’s a reason why there is no more SpringFest. People in this community, and understandably so, have this understanding that a festival should be $40,” said Bodkins.

“You couldn’t see any of the headliners for the price of a one-day ticket,” said Bodkins.

He added that the cost of the festival will be around $2.2 million, with half of that going to talent. However, festival goers are still getting a deal, considering the rise in fame some acts have experienced since they were scheduled early on.

“They were bands no one had heard of when we booked them,” said Wheatley. A recent hit by Michael Franti and Spearhead catapulted the lesser-known artist into stardom. That act will be performing at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16.

Members of FFTG are hoping DeLuna Fest experiences substantial and sustaining success. They’re interested in providing year-round events for the Pensacola area that recognize and celebrate a sense of community.

“We want more than just success for ourselves. We want to make something people want to be involved in,” said Bodkins. “We’re not out-of-towners trying to take money from the community. I love this place; I want to make it a home. I want to raise my kids here. We have something here that a lot of other communities would love to have.” info@inweekly.net

DELUNA FEST WHEN: Friday-Sunday, Oct. 15-17 WHERE: Casino Beach, Pensacola Beach COST: Friday and Saturday, $47.50 in advance, $55 at gate; Sunday, free ($5 service charge at gate); weekend pass, $90 in advance, $99 at gate; V.I.P. packages also available DETAILS: delunafest.com

THE LOVE AQUATIC THE SUBMARINES BRING THEIR ROMANTIC MUSIC TO DELUNA FEST

BY HANA FRENETTE

B

eautiful and smiling, The Submarines are the epitome of young lovers. Blake Hazard and John Dragonetti were introduced by a friend, and hit it off so well, they decided to tour Europe together. Four years later, their poppy, melodic, love-driven music is beginning to make a name for itself among the sea of guy/girl indie pop duos currently flooding the music industry.

“We have played some bigger festivals before, and we love getting to play them,” John Dragonetti said. “It’s just a completely different energy from a smaller show—people are up for a good time and are more out of their element at a festival.”

The Submarines’ first album, “Declare a New State!” was released in 2006 and has lent many songs to popular television soundtracks, such as “Nip/Tuck,” “Weeds,” “Gossip Girl,” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” Apple also featured their song, “You, Me, and the Bourgeoisie,” on a commercial for the iPhone 3GS. Although their musical content is greatly centered upon love, the actual sound of The Submarines varies from track to track.

Their music is reminiscent of The Postal Service and The Weepies. Hazard describes their music as “indie folk electro pop.”

Pensacola doesn’t really see a lot of indie electro pop acts come through, so their performance at DeLuna Fest should be an exciting one, and if things go well—the first of many.

“We both visited Pensacola as kids, but we’ve never played there before,” Dragonetti said.

“The fact that Pensacola has a beautiful beach, a good art museum and a bicycle polo league all bode very well.”

When they’re not touring, The Submarines have a few other projects to focus on. In March, they held a songwriting workshop for high school kids in Los Angeles, and eventually turned all of their songs into an album that was then used as an online fundraiser. The album, “Chickens in Love,” uses the original songs of the students recorded by artists such as She and Him, Cold War Kids, and Fiona Apple.

Hazard and Dragonetti are both from Los Angeles, and wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to help the children there.

One of the best things about being in a band, for Dragonetti, is “the feeling of being part of a musical whole that’s greater than the sum of its parts.” Although it sounds like the latter part of an Algebra 2 equation, it seems to fit The Submarines. “…And the travel…and the whiskey,” Dragonetti added. Now it makes sense.

Their set at DeLuna Fest will include several songs off their previous albums, as well as their latest album, “LoveNotes/LetterBombs,” which will be released in early 2011.

“We can’t wait to release it,” Dragonetti said. “We’re really excited about how it came together.”

Their honest, romantic lyrics and danceable, catchy music should make for a performance that shouldn’t be missed.

“We’re really looking forward to the excursion and checking out other bands at the festival,” Dragonetti said.

THE SUBMARINES WHEN: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15 WHERE: Gopensacola.com Stage DETAILS: delunafest.com

DeLuna Fest

GO SEE 'EM THREE BANDS YOU SHOULDN'T MISS THIS WEEKEND

BY HANA FRENETTE

▶BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club looks and sounds like they might be in an actual motorcycle gang, even though their name was borrowed from the 1950s film, “The Wild One.” The three members are usually sporting a slightly greasy version of a pompadour and black leather jackets. Their music is stripped down folk blues-rock, and often incorporates a harmonica. Their latest album, “Beat the Devil’s Tattoo,” was released on March 9, and contains the kind of biker anthems you can sing along to while still being pissed, such as “Mama Taught Me Better,” and “Bad Blood.”

▶THE BRAVERY After playing Glastonbury, Coachella, Lollapalooza and opening for Green Day, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs and The Smashing Pumpkins, The Bravery did the next logical thing: release several successful albums and then co-write a song for Christina Aguilera. The Bravery’s music is often described as new wave indie pop music, or post-punk revival, but many of their songs touch upon a wide variety of genres, such as electronica and 1950s love ballads. The Bravery is a “jack of all trades” band. They write a wide variety of music, work with a wide variety of artists, and occasionally, if the show is too hot, strip down naked and get kicked offstage.

▶NEON TREES Neon Trees released their first album, performed on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” and covered a Justin Bieber song—and that’s a lot for one year.

The band, originally from Provo, Utah, got their big break when they signed to Mercury/Def Jam Records and released their debut album, “Habits,” in March.

Since then, they’ve played on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and “Lopez Tonight.” Although the band is often described as alternative rock, it’s obvious they have pop influences. Neon Trees sounds like a mix between The Killers and Fall Out Boy, which is fitting, since they were selected by The Killers’ drummer, Ronnie Vannucci, Jr., to open for several Killers’ shows. They are now on tour with Mutemath, Street Drum Corps, and 30 Seconds to Mars.

INDEPENDENT NEWS | OCTOBER 14, 2010 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET |

11

WHAT DO DELUNA FEST AND NEW ORLEANS HAVE IN COMMON? A LOT MORE THAN YOU WOULD THINK

DeLuna Fest

BY KATE PETERSON

Better Than Ezra

E

xactly 451 years after Tristan De Luna and crew founded The City of Five Flags, a festival bearing his name will bring some of the best music New Orleans has to offer, all in one place, all in one weekend.

The rich convergence of musical traditions that makes New Orleans an international music magnet will turn Pensacola Beach bigger and “easier” than ever this weekend.

As Edwin Banacia, publicist for DeLuna Fest says, “DeLuna Fest wanted to always

have some great bands from New Orleans. Thankfully, we were able to add the extra day on Sunday. We're ecstatic to have room in the schedule to include such incredible talent.”

And the talent abounds, with New Orleans musicians like Cowboy Mouth, Better Than Ezra, Kermit Ruffins, The Revivalists, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Galactic and Honey Island Swamp Band.

The IN talked with five of the seven about their music and playing to fans here on our part of the Gulf Coast.

Better Than Ezra formed back in 1988. Best known for their high-spirited pop rock sound, they have both platinum and gold albums on their résumé.

We spoke to Tom Drummond, bassist and founding member of the band.

IN: How would you describe your music?

Drummond: We are a pop rock band. We are not gimmicky; we are just having fun, and that shows in our music.

IN: Reading Twitter posts, there are a lot of fans who said they were listening to your

12 | INDEPENDENT NEWS | OCTOBER 14, 2010 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET

music. What does your fan base mean to you and the band?

Drummond: We have close ties to our fans.

We take song requests for set lists from them.

We also conduct before and after the show visits. There is even a “100-show” club for those who have attended 100 or more of our shows. We know many of our fans on a first name basis, and it is nice to see them attend so many shows.

IN: It is always a compliment when someone covers one of your songs. In 2009, Taylor Swift covered your song “Breathless” during the “Hope for Haiti Now” fundraiser. What was that like?

Drummond: It was tiptop. Not only did she choose one of our songs to cover, but there were only 13 songs performed during the whole show, and one was ours. No question, it was very nice. The other songs covered were all-time classics like “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and “Lean On Me.” IN: Tell me about the Better Than Ezra Foundation.

Drummond: We hold events at least once a year to raise money for Katrina victims,

to help local schools and to rebuild New Orleans, working in conjunction with Brad Pitt’s organization “Make It Right.” We have raised over a million dollars for these causes.

Each year, the events are bigger and better.

IN: The New Orleans music scene is pretty integrated. Have you played with any of the other artists performing at DeLuna Fest?

Drummond: We have ties to all of them. I produced Honey Island Swamp Band’s album titled “Wishing Well.” We have known the Cowboy Mouth crew forever, and we are going on an East Coast tour with Big Sam’s Funky Nation starting in November.

IN: What does Better Than Ezra mean?

Drummond: That remains the question we will not answer…

IN: What can DeLuna Fest goers expect from your show on Saturday?

Drummond: Expect to have a good time; it’s full of high energy. We like to “bring it.” Many people will show up and not realize they know so many of our songs.

When they hear them, they are excited, and sing along.

100 years of Greek in Pensacola Free Admisson

October 15-17

1910 - 2010

RE D

Pensacola, Flo

OR SH IP

h urc Ch

850.433.2662

ND HU ONE

1720 W. Garden St, Pensacola

Greek Ort ho on ti d ia

x o

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

Ann un c

Fri-SAt 11am-10pm Sun Noon-6pm

rida X YE DO ARS OF ORTHO

W

www.pensacolagreekfestival.com The Honey Island Swamp Band The band is planning a big event for next year called “Better Than Ezra: Road to Mardi Gras 2011,” presented by Krewe of Rocckus.

Details can be found at kreweofrocckus.com.

Better Than Ezra will play from 7-8:15 p.m. on the GoPensacola.com Stage Saturday, Oct. 16.

IN: Tell me about your experience growing up in Pensacola.

Wilkinson: I am a Washington High School alumnus, and it was great to grow up here— beaches, water, fishing, surfing—all the things I still love about the area. I come back as much as possible.

THE HONEY ISLAND SWAMP BAND

IN: What do you think about the New Orleans artist lineup at DeLuna Fest?

Wilkinson: It is great to promote everything that is local and regional. It is important to highlight the area's music. I am excited to see it. We all like to play all the locations along the coast, and to have one place to be showcased is terrific.

formed after Hurricane Katrina when the evacuated band members met at a club in San Francisco. The IN talked to Aaron Wilkinson, who plays the mandolin, guitar and also performs vocals. Aaron is a native Pensacolian and Washington High School alumnus. He and the band frequent the area while touring the Gulf Coast.

IN: Your music has been described as “Americana on the Bayou”; how did that come about?

Wilkinson: Think New Orleans, the Gulf Coast, and Louisiana. We have all kinds of influences—jazz, blues, rock, funk—and when someone said that, "Americana on the Bayou," it was a good way to describe our music; it sounded right, and made sense. We play an “Americana” type of music.

IN: What can folks coming to DeLuna Fest expect from your show?

Wilkinson: A high-energy show with a lot of music. We pack a lot in. We play only original music, no covers, which makes it very accessible. If you like all types of music, you will find it at our show. We know we have created the right environment for a hit when someone hears a song for the first time and, by the end of the song, they are singing along. We know it’s a good one.

IN: Final thoughts?

IN: The band formed in San Francisco Wilkinson: Yes, I want to say “thank you” after Katrina; there’s nothing like John to the people at DeLuna Fest for putting this Lee Hooker's Boom Boom Room to bring together. I know I have always wanted somepeople together. Tell me about that and thing like this to happen to Pensacola Beach. your time there.

It has taken a while, and we are thrilled to be Wilkinson: We were there about one and a part of it. I am happy for the city and for half years, and it was an amazing experithe music fans. ence. We were already out there when the The Honey Island Swamp Band will play storm hit...no one intended it. The 504 area from 5:15-6:30 p.m. on the GoPensacola.com code was not working. We had to run into Stage Sunday, Oct. 17. The band will also be each other to communicate, and John Lee playing at Paradise Bar and Grill on PensacoHooker’s Boom Boom Room provided the la Beach Thursday, Oct. 21. meeting spot. After that, it was off and running. The San Francisco people were super helpful and friendly. There was already an established connection to New Orleans and the Bay Area through the people there. The venue was perfect to bring us together. We made a lot of great friends there. Glad to go back from time to time.

We feel it helped us out here, too. The experience made us The Revivalists grow as a band.

Your World on a Short Leash. Min d’s Best Friend.

Feel the Pull. You r Sound Choice. L istener supporte d Radio for the G ulf Coast. First on FM. No matter how you say it...

88.1 fm is there for you.

Through thick and thin, good times or bad,

Our drive is Oct. 14-24, please pledge now.

850.474.2787 or online at wuwf.org

DISCOUNT FIRST RUN

MOVIES • CINETAINMENT FOOD & SPIRITS CINETAINMENT

JACKASS 3 (R) (1:00) (3:00) 5:00, 7:10, 9:00, 10:45 DINNER & RED (PG-13) A MOVIE (12:10) (2:20) 4:50, 7:00, 9:10, 11:10 ONLY $11 LIFE AS WE KNOW IT (PG-13) (12:15) (2:30) 4:45, 7:15, 9:30 Regular Admission Prices: MY SOUL TO TAKE (R) (2:45) 5:10, 7:20, 9:20 $4.50 matinees LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS: THE OWLS OF $6.50 after 6pm GA’HOOLE (PG) (12:30) Sat & Sun Only $4.50 for seniors, military & students all the time

476-4545

•

SILVERSCREENTHEATRE.COM INDEPENDENT NEWS | OCTOBER 14, 2010 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET |

13

W H AT D O D E L U N A F E S T A N D N E W O R L E A N S H AV E I N C O M M O N ? cont from page 13

Big Sam’s Funky Nation

THE REVIVALISTS

, who recently played a packed show at Bamboo Willie’s, are playing Sunday at DeLuna Fest. The band draws you in with a complex rock style. The entire band worked together to answer these questions.

IN: Have you played with some of the other New Orleans acts playing on Sunday?

Revivalists: Unless you count playing the same festival, we haven't really done shows with any of those bands yet. We've played with plenty of well-known New Orleans acts like Dumpstaphunk, George Porter, Jr. and The Rebirth Brass Band, and one time we played a show at Tipitina's in New Orleans where Galactic’s saxophonist, Ben Ellman, was spinning under his DJ project, Gypsyphonic Disko. But it just so happens that we have yet to do any shows with any of the above acts, though we've recently booked a show in New Orleans with Big Sam on the Friday before Halloween.

IN: “Revivalists”—would you say that your musical style revives a music form from another era?

Revivalists: Sort of. There are hints of older styles in what we do. We are grateful to receive the occasional comparison to The Allman Brothers and other similar acts. At the same time, we experiment with delay and guitar effects and borderline electronic sounds on some songs. We kind of try to let the song be the song. So although we're not strictly attempting to recreate a specific sound, we certainly want some of our music to sound older and wiser than it actually is.

IN: What is next for the band?

Revivalists: We've got a heavy fall tour schedule. We are about to spend two weeks on the road in October, and we plan to spend a significant portion of November on the road. We're going to use the beginning of December to focus on songwriting, and then go on a quick post-holiday tour around New Year's Day. Longer term, we'd like to put out another studio release early next year, by the 2011 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

IN: What can folks coming to DeLuna Fest expect from your show?

Revivalists: When we're playing at a festival, we have a pretty strict time slot (as

DeLuna Fest

opposed to playing a bar or a club, where the timeline is a bit more malleable). You might think this would be constricting, but it actually helps us focus and stay on task when we know that the clock is ticking.

Pensacolians are probably used to seeing us at longer engagements, where we stretch out, experiment, and play the majority of our repertoire.

On a festival stage, we have to condense all of that energy.

We carefully plan and pace everything so that we can just walk onstage and fire away.

The result is a show that's less comprehensive but more impactful—assuming "impactful" is a word. Basically, think "rock and awe."

The Revivalists play Sunday, Oct. 17, on the Wind Creek Stage from 1-1:45 p.m

a series of shows coming up with Better Than Ezra on their "Road to Mardi Gras" tour, as well as Voodoo Experience, Bear Creek Festival this fall and then kicking off 2011 with JamCruise.

BIG SAM’S FUNKY NATION

IN: By looking at your pictures and reading your quotes, it seems obvious that being an ambassador for New Orleans’ music and culture means a lot to you. Tell me what that has been like.

Ruffins: It has been the best ride ever in my life. I am so excited to be in the position I am in, and I am blessed to be a main character in the rebuilding of New Orleans. The company I keep, all the musicians now and those before me, being on the same page as them, it is great.

, is right.

We interviewed Big Sam Williams, who is the principal member of the group, and a former member of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Big Sam has also been playing a recurring role on the HBO show “Treme,” about New Orleans residents, including musicians, who are rebuilding their lives after Katrina.

He has played with other touring bands such as Dave Matthews Band, Widespread Panic and James Brown. He also played with Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint on their Grammy-nominated album “The River In Reverse.” Big Sam’s music can best be described as “NOLAdelic.”

IN: Explain “NOLAdelic.”

Williams: NOLAdelic is our brand, reflecting the music of the Funky Nation emanating from our hometown of New Orleans.

The more accurate description of NOLAdelic Powerfunk pays homage to the Most Funky George Clinton, while reflecting our roots and giving you some reflective points of the musical party that's about to happen when we hit the stage.

IN: Have you ever played with any of the other New Orleans artists playing on Sunday?

Williams: New Orleans is an exceptionally collaborative city, and "sit-ins" happen all the time. I have played with members of all of the bands at one time or another. Even though there are differences in our expressions of the music, we are all from NOLA and find that common groove that makes it work in a beautiful way.

IN: What do you think about the New Orleans artist lineup at DeLuna Fest?

Williams: Killa—some of the best of NOLA are making their way to the beach in Pensacola. I love it.

IN: What is next for the band?

Williams: We keep on touring and spreading the music and love of New Orleans. We have

14 | INDEPENDENT NEWS | OCTOBER 14, 2010 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET

IN: What can people expect from your performance at DeLuna Fest?

Williams: You can expect a funky good time, as we get people out to dance and shake it, baby, all on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.

Big Sam’s Funky Nation plays on the Bud Light Stage from 2-3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17.

KERMIT RUFFINS

, a co-founder of the Rebirth Brass Band, is the quintessential New Orleans ambassador. Kermit’s work has been featured on shows like HBO’s “Treme,” Discovery Channel’s “After the Catch,” and MTV’s “Real World.” He plays festivals all over the United States.

IN: Tell me about your new album, “Happy Talk,” coming out on Oct. 26.

Ruffins: It is a big band album. I have been listening to those tunes for forever, so I decided to dedicate an album to them. It is a really happy CD. “High Hopes” is a single off of it, one everyone will like.

IN: You and your music have been featured quite a bit, in shows like “After the Catch,” “Real World” and “Treme.” How did that come about?

Ruffins: I am so happy about it. Someone sees me and they want me to be part of their show.

You can’t beat that. It has been really good for the city and the culture of New Orleans.

IN: What does performing at benefit shows, such as the Junior League’s fundraiser for Kingsley House or the Gentilly Fest (to benefit the Gentilly community), mean to you?

Ruffins: I love taking my 15-footlong, custom made barbecue grill to cook some food and make music. I love being back in New Orleans helping people. I was gone for four months after Katrina and could not wait to get back to the city—helping ever since.

IN: Have you performed at any other oil spill benefit shows?

Ruffins: Yes, three of them: Mardi Gras World, Sweet Lorraine’s and Tipitina’s. It is really nice to be able to help out.

IN: How has the oil spill affected New Orleans?

Ruffins: Those families—I can’t imagine. It’s like not being able to play music for months.

We are all so equal when it comes down to it.

We all need each other.

IN: Tell me about Sydney’s Saloon?

Ruffins: I have always wanted to own a bar— a family bar. It came up, and I leased it. My oldest daughter took it over about a year ago.

We play there for special occasions, and we have some great New Orleans food, and allyou-can-eat seafood on Wednesdays.

IN: Have you ever played with some of the other artists playing at DeLuna?

Ruffins: Some—I love Galactic. Even though I have not played with all of them, I do like to catch early shows before my gigs, to see what everyone is up to. Good to hear other people play, and pick up on something new.

IN: Have you ever spent time on Pensacola Beach?

Ruffins: Not yet. I am really looking forward to it. I will be looking online today to see what the area looks like.

IN: What can people expect from your performance at DeLuna Fest?

Ruffins: Expect to dance their butts off. We have it all: swing, dance, funk and rap all wrapped up into one show. I can look at a crowd and tune in to what vibe will make them the happiest. I play to that. Each show is different.

IN: What is next for you?

Ruffins: Going to New York and playing there with Trombone Shorty and Dr. John, and then I have a couple days off. While I am off, I will be on Jimmy Fallon’s show. Who would have thought?

The rich musical diversity of the New Orleans music scene will be landing at Pensacola’s DeLuna Fest. Make your own new music discoveries or listen to your favorite bands.

Either way, the Big Easy style will be planting another flag on Pensacola Beach.

Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers perform on the Wind Creek Stage, from 3:154:15 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17.

Kermit Ruffins

DeLuna Fest

AEDWARDSLIVER OF LIGHT IN A DARK, DARK WORLD SHARPE AND THE MAGNETIC ZEROS BRING MESSAGE OF OPTIMISM TO THE SAND

BY BRETT HUTCHINS

E

dward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros are not the type of band that typically shows up in Pensacola, or anywhere for that matter. The rag-tag 11-piece folk rock collective is likely to turn heads at DeLuna Fest, if not by the sheer size of the band then by the pure joy they tend to exude onstage.

The band took an unconventional route from the get-go. A few members had been friends for years, but had no idea the band would take off like it has. “We booked a show without even having a band. Then we reached out to friends and they just stuck around,”

guitarist Christian Letts says of the open-door formation of the group and the band’s first concert at the fabled Troubadour in Los Angeles.

Classifying the Magnetic Zeros’ sound is a task in and of itself. When Letts is asked to describe it, even he is stumped.

“I get that question a lot, but I still haven’t come up with a good answer. I have absolutely no idea.”

Instruments from trumpet to accordion to banjo play a role on the band’s debut record “Up From Below,” but what may seem like an overcrowded recipe is instead a fully coherent, danceable and uplifting throwback to the late 1960’s southern California folk rock movement. That said, it’s impossible to place these guys and gals in any definitive box.

Music is not the only art form that the band members take part in. Letts is a self-described artist who paints, draws, sings and writes. The band has also reinvented the music video in an ongoing 12-part series currently posted on YouTube. Using the band’s

naturally dramatic sound, the cinema-quality short films capture the Magnetic Zeros’ spirit—one of struggle, camaraderie, and in the end, triumph. In a world where the art form has nearly become extinct, the group’s commitment to such a far-reaching effort is both ambitious and inspiring.

The music stands on its own, but what makes Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros truly shine is the live experience. It all starts with vocalists Alex Ebert and Jade Castrinos, whose palpable chemistry is worth the price of admission. All the members stay on the same page despite their numbers. Their smiles make it obvious that they are doing what they love.

A sense of community has always been important to the band. They don’t view concerts as an opportunity to put on a show.

Instead, they see it as a chance for the audience to join in.

“We want it to be 50 percent us and 50 percent the audience,” Letts says of the band’s concerts. This blurring of traditional lines gives everyone the ability to momentarily escape from the perils of everyday life.

“This is a band that is important for people to see,” Five Flags Tourism Group

partner and DeLuna Fest technical producer Nick Bodkins says of the band. “We knew there would be no other way they’d be able to play Pensacola because they are too big for our smaller venues and too small for places like the Civic Center.”

There is no doubt that Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros and Pensacola make strange bedfellows. Their unconventional spirit and Bohemian ideals are in stark contrast to the typically conservative attitudes of the Florida Panhandle. But in a way, they are a microcosm of what DeLuna Fest has evolved into: the opportunity to show that people can come together to overcome anything thrown their way.

EDWARD SHARPE AND THE MAGNETIC ZEROS WHEN: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15 WHERE: Wind Creek Stage DETAILS: delunafest.com

success is success isisnot not success not an accident. ananaccident. accident.

MVP and Anytime Fitness Member - Joe Mauer

MVP and Anytime Fitness Member MVP and Anytime Fitness Member - Joe Mauer - Joe Mauer

FALL SAVINGS Join Anytime Fitness Downtown Pensacola In October and receive FALL SAVINGS FALL SAVINGS 1/2 off enrollment Join Join Anytime Fitness Downtown Pensacola Anytime Fitness Downtown Pensacola 1 month FREE!!!

In October andand receive In October receive Alcaniz St. • Pensacola, FL 32561 • 850.469.1144 1/2S enrollment off enrollment 1/2 100 off bill@anytimepensacola.com • Offer expires 10/30/2010 1 month FREE!!!

1 month FREE!!! |

com

com com

INDEPENDENT NEWS OCTOBER 14, 2010 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET |

S Alcaniz • Pensacola, FL 32561 • 850.469.1144 100 S 100 Alcaniz St. • St. Pensacola, FL 32561 • 850.469.1144 bill@anytimepensacola.com • Offer expires 10/30/2010 bill@anytimepensacola.com • Offer expires 10/30/2010

15

DeLuna Fest

MICHAEL FRANTI: ARCHITECT OF HAPPINESS SPREADING JOY THROUGH MUSICAL DESIGN

BY ERICA HOUSE

M

ichael Franti, front man of the group Spearhead, has been in the music industry for almost 30 years, and has finally reached chart-topping success with last year’s single “Say Hey (I Love You),” along with the release of his latest album, “The Sound of Sunshine,” which debuted last month at number 17 on the Billboard Top 200 chart.

Aside from being a musician, Franti is also a social activist and documentarian. He has been a partner for the last 10 years with Soles4Souls, an organization whose goal is to not just hand out shoes to people who need them, but to also help people break the cycle of poverty. “I’ve been barefoot for 10 years; I started going barefoot after playing in countries for kids that couldn’t afford shoes.

“I decided I was going to come home and for three days go barefoot, and see if I could toughen up my feet, and that has now stretched into 10 years.”

In 2004, Franti and a few of his friends took their cameras and guitars to Iraq to play music for the civilians and troops stationed there. The resulting documentary, “I Know I’m Not Alone,” shows Franti

playing music on the war-torn streets of Iraq during the day, and in the military bases at night for U.S. troops. His motivation for going overseas was to assess firsthand the situation he had been hearing about all over the media. Franti was most surprised to hear from both sides of the field that all anyone really wanted was peace.

Franti’s musical style has evolved tremendously over the last few decades. “I used to write a lot of very political songs— songs with very direct, personal messages in them, and every time I’d go somewhere where there was an intense situation like in Iraq or playing San Quentin State Prison, or playing for kids or veterans in Walter Reed Hospital, it wasn’t the political songs that made people feel changed. It was always songs that made people laugh and dance and sing and feel happy.”

These experiences, along with a nearly fatal ruptured appendix in 2008, helped form the basis of the upbeat and uplifting album “The Sound of Sunshine.” Franti is very aware of the process of building his music so that it best conveys the message he is trying to get across at the time.

Jim Sanborn

JOHN F.

6am-9am

More News

P.A.

The Next Generation of Legal Representation

www.AsmarLawFirm.com 1306 E. Cervantes St. 850.432.3864

The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements.

Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience.

16 | INDEPENDENT NEWS | OCTOBER 14, 2010 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET

MICHAEL FRANTI AND SPEARHEAD WHEN: 4:15-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 WHERE: Wind Creek Stage DETAILS: delunafest.com

Don Parker

“Good Morning Pensacola!”

The Law Office of

ASMAR,

“My goals are that I just want to make people feel happiness or joy, something that makes you laugh or dance—that’s the place I want to bring people to through music.”

When I asked him if there was anything else he’d like his fans to know, he commented on the excitement of playing at DeLuna Fest.

“We’ve only played in your area once, and had a really great time down there. Last year we started playing Florida a lot and we had never played in Florida for our whole career really.

“It’s a place that we’ve always wanted to go to and play and always felt our music would really resonate there. We’re very excited to be getting back.”

Monday-Friday

More Weather

More FUN!

Streaming at www.wcoapensacola.com

arts + entertainment ART, FILM, MUSIC, STAGE, BOOKS AND OTHER SIGNS OF CIVILIZATION...

DO AS THE GREEKS DO

ANNUNCIATION GRE E K ORTHODOX CHURCH CELEBRATE S 51ST GREEK FE STIVAL

BY JENNIE MCKEON

photo by Maria Weisnicht t has food, it has dancing, and it has orthodox culture. After 50 years, you should know when it’s coming.

It’s the Greek Festival.

The Greek Festival is a three-day event, which starts Friday, Oct. 15 and ends Sunday, Oct. 17. The festival includes live bouzouki music, dance performances, and a large variety of food choices and shopping opportunities in the Greek Market.

“The dancing is my favorite part,” said marketing director for the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Maria Weisnicht.

“It’s wonderful. The dancers have been practicing since the summer.”

Elizabeth Farsolas is one of those dedicated dancers. She is an assistant instructor

I

and has been a part of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church for the past six years.

Although Farsolas and the rest of the dancers don’t throw dishes on the ground, they do make money.

“A lot of people don’t know that we don’t throw dishes,” Farsolas said about the dances. “One tradition is to throw money, usually dollar bills, at the dancers or put the bills in their headpieces.”

The dances range from fast to slow and the dancers range from the hara, which is the group composed of children from second to fifth grade, and the glenzethes, which is sixth to twelfth graders. For the past couple of years, Farsolas, her fellow instructors and dance alumni do a performance as well.

“Besides the food, the energy of the festival is so powerful,” Farsolas said. “It’s constant fun.”

After the church celebrated its 100th anniversary and after 50 festivals, the

Greek Festival hasn’t changed much in the past 50 years, except for the growing number of attendants and events—and now you can even find the church on Facebook.

“I remember when the festival was just one tent in the parking lot,” said comarketing director for the church, Daphne Pagonis. “Now we take up the entire parking lot and across the street. Hopefully, we’ll continue to grow.”

The festival isn’t just about dancing and people yelling “opa!” The festival is all about traditional, Greek Orthodox culture, and a huge part of that culture is family. “‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ was pretty accurate,” Pagonis said. “Greek culture prides itself on family. We like to give Pensacola that same feeling. We want to provide a fun, family atmosphere.”

This festival, just like the culture it’s built around, also prides itself on its set traditions.

“We have our set ways,” said Farsolas.

“We don’t conform to new forms of society.

A lot of other cultures lose their origin— we never have. Everything is the same.”

To get a deeper appreciation of the church, you can take a 20-minute tour of the church where your guides give you a brief history of the church and of the Greek Orthodox faith.

“We’re not trying to convert anybody,” Weisnicht explained. “We’re proud of our church and faith. It’s a 2,000-year-old reli-

gion. We’re just basically sharing our culture and traditions. It gives people insight.”

The Greek Festival is the traditional way that Greek Orthodox churches fundraise. Every year, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church chooses a charity to donate to. This year, the church will donate to Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida.

“They do a great job taking care of people in need,” Weisnicht said.

The event, which takes about six to eight months to organize, may not change, but that’s what brings people back each year. You can depend on the Greek Festival to provide entertainment and insight.

“Everybody needs to experience Greek culture,” Farsolas added. “There’s nothing like us.” info@inweekly.net

ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH PRESENTS 51ST ANNUAL PENSACOLA GREEK FESTIVAL

WHEN: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 15-16, 12-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17 WHERE: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1720 W. Garden St. COST: Free DETAILS: annunciationgoc.org

SPRING INTO FALL

LEANER. FASTER. STRONGER.

WITH 6 WEEKS OF BOOTCAMP! MORNING AND EVENING SESSIONS

WWW.FIXEDONFITNESS.COM FOR INFO CALL : 850.554.1648 OR EMAIL INFO@FIXEDONFITNESS.COM

Lighting Style + Function Home 500 N. 9th Avenue Pensacola, Florida 32501 850.912.8683 urbanobjects@cox.net

Business on the Balcony Wednesdays

Bring your business card and your first Miller Lite draft is FREE!

Complimentary hors d'œuvres 5:30-7:30

by Chef Ammons 22 Palafox Pl. Downtown Pensacola 850.912.8644 www.willcallsports.com INDEPENDENT NEWS | OCTOBER 14, 2010 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET |

17

hot times Stone Temple Pilots, Daughtry, 311, Willie Nelson, Bush, Dierks Bentley, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Galatic, The Bravery, Cowboy Mouth and many more. For ticket prices and band schedules, please visit delunafest.com.

GOURMET DINNER NIGHT 6 p.m. Culinary Productions, Inc. is hosting Gourmet Dinner Night. The event will include a gourmet buffet dinner, including appetizers, an oyster bar and grilling station, and desserts, complimentary tea and sodas, beer and wine, and a signature cocktail, live acoustic music by Mark Ellis of Good Foote, and artwork by Jef Bond of Bond Photographics. Tickets are $35 and groups of 8 can reserve a table for $250. Tickets can be purchased at the CPI office at 700 W. Main Street or at Megan K Events located above the Fish House at 600 S. Barracks Street in Suite 210-3.

5Eleven Palafox, 511 S. Palafox St. 469-0445 or culinaryproductions.net.

THURSDAY 10.14

▲‘BREAKING THE SILENCE’ TOUR OF GULF COAST KIDS HOUSE 8:30 a.m. This introduction to “Kid’s House” provides an informative overview of the concepts and processes of the “Kid’s House” mission, including a tour of the cheerful, child-friendly facility. This is a free event, and refreshments will be served. Gulf Coast Kid’s House, 3401 N. 12th Ave. For more information or to reserve your seat, please call 595-5800.

‘SCHEMA’ EXHIBITION RECEPTION 6 p.m. Through Nov. 12.

The Art Gallery (TAG) at the University of West Florida presents “Schema,” an exhibition of work by Chris Deris and Adam Welch. The Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, 11000 University Parkway. 474-2696.

GULF ISLANDS NATIONAL SEASHORE CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH 5:30 p.m. The public is invited to join Archaeologist Norma Harris with the University of West Florida Archaeology Institute for a program focusing on the Spanish settlement on Santa Rosa Island from 1722 to 1752. Naval Live Oaks, 1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway. 934-2600 or nps.gov/guis.

DELUNA FEST KICK-OFF PARTY 8 p.m. Music provided by The Gills. Sandshaker Lounge, Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 932-2211 or sandshakerlounge.com.

‘ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD’ 8 p.m. Oct. 14, 15, 16, 22 and 23. 2:30 p.m. October 17 and 24. The University of West Florida Theatre Department presents “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” a witty and hilarious production by playwright Tom Stoppard. Mainstage Theatre of the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, bldg. 82, University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway. 857-6285 or uwf.edu/cfpa.

ICE FLYERS PREVIEW PARTY 5 p.m. The Pensacola Ice Flyers would like to invite the public to attend the official preview party hosted by Seville Quarter’s Apple Annie’s. Come out to meet and chat with your Pensacola Ice Flyers’ players, staff, and Flight Attendants, the Ice Flyer’s Dance Team. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. pensacolaiceflyers.com.

T-SHIRT NIGHT 7 p.m. Half-price drinks when wearing a Shaker shirt. Sandshaker Lounge, Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 932-2211 or sandshakerlounge.com.

WOMEN-ONLY MORNING RUNS AT RUNNING WILD 6 a.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, weekly. Meet at Running Wild for a steady-pace run for all levels of runners. 3012 E. Cervantes St. 435-9222 or werunwild.com.

RUNNING WILD SIX AT SIX 6 a.m. Various abilities from a 10 minute per mile pace and faster. Course is six miles, through East Hill, Downtown and North Hill. Stick around for coffee after the run. 435-9222 or werunwild.com.

HERB CLASS AT EVER’MAN 5:30 p.m. weekly. Come study different herbs. Enjoy different guest lectures every Thursday night, and learn techniques recommended by the Cambridge Institute. Free for members, $2 for non-members. Ever’man Natural Foods, 315 W. Garden St. 438-0402 or everman.org.

WINE TASTING AT ARAGON WINE MARKET 5-7 p.m. Weekly.

Enjoy a sampling of fine wines. 27 S. Ninth Ave. 433-9463 or aragonwinemarket.com.

THIRSTY THURSDAY AT THE OAR HOUSE 11 a.m. weekly.

Enjoy entrée and drink specials. The Oar House, 1000 S. Pace Boulevard. 549-4444 or the-oar-house.com ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 11-1 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Leopard Vase. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 7-9 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Starry Night. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

CARIBBEAN NIGHT AT WILL CALL 10 p.m.-close weekly. $5 entrance fee includes one free drink and all the dancing you can stand. 22 S. Palafox St. 912-8644 or willcallsports.com.

COLLEGE NIGHT COOK-OUT 7-10 p.m. weekly. No cover with college ID. Cookout, drink specials and live music. End O’ the Alley Bar inside Seville Quarter,130 E. Government St. 4346211 or sevillequarter.com.

MUSIC: THE SHADES 7 p.m. No cover. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

MUSIC: LIVE MUSIC AT INTERMISSION 9:30 p.m. Intermission, 214 S. Palafox. No cover. 433-6208.

MUSIC: LIVE MUSIC AT THE DECK 6 p.m. Enjoy live music on the Deck. The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com.

MUSIC: FISH OUT OF WATER 7 p.m. Paradise Bar and Grill, 21 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

MUSIC: TIMBERHAWK 9 p.m. End ‘O The Alley in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

MUSIC: LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 p.m. Enjoy live music on the Deck. The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com.

FRIDAY 10.15 DELUNA FEST 11 a.m. October 15-17 on Pensacola Beach. De-

luna Fest is America’s original beach party, and celebrates the EVENING RUNS AT RUNNING WILD 5:30 p.m. weekly. Meet at arrival of Don Tristan de Luna to Pensacola. This music-stuffed Running Wild for a steady-pace run for all levels of runners. event will feature over 30 bands and musicians, including 3012 E. Cervantes St. 435-9222 or werunwild.com. | | | 18 INDEPENDENT NEWS OCTOBER 14, 2010 WWW.INWEEKLY.NET

20TH ANNUAL HAUNTED HOUSE WALKING AND TROLLEY TOURS 6-8:30 p.m. October 15-16, 22-23, 29-30. Pensacola Historical Society hosts its 20th annual Haunted House and Trolley Tours fundraiser. All tours will leave from the Pensacola Historical Museum and will last one hour. Rain or shine.

Walking tours leave every 30 minutes from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and Trolley Tours leave at 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Pensacola Historical Museum, 115 E. Zaragoza St. 595-1559 or historicpensacola.org.

‘ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD’ 8 p.m. October 14-16, 22-23. 2:30 p.m. October 17 and 24. The University of West Florida Theatre Department presents “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” a witty and hilarious production by playwright Tom Stoppard. Mainstage Theatre of the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, bldg. 82, University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway. 857-6285 or uwf.edu/cfpa.

4TH ANNUAL WHITE CANE AWARENESS DAY 10-2 p.m. Hosted

by Independence for the Blind of West Florida (IB West), this event will feature activities such as informational booths from various organizations and presentations, including client testimonials, a graduation ceremony for some of our students, a proclamation by Mayor Mike Wiggins, a block long White Cane walk and their first ever Chili Fundraiser. Tickets for the Chili Fundraiser can be purchased for $5 and take-out is available. C.W. Gemmill Learning Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 3107 N. Davis Highway. 477-2663 or allison. clark@ibwest.org.

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 4-6 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Through the Glass. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 6:30-9:30 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older.

Theme: Local Scene: McGuire’s. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $45. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist. com/pensacola.

PHAT GIRLZ 9:30 a.m. Meet at Running Wild. This is a women’s only, all abilities running group. All abilities 3 to 6 miles through East Pensacola Heights. 3012 E. Cervantes St. 435-9222 or werunwild.com.

WINE TASTING AT CITY GROCERY 5:15-7:30 p.m. weekly. Sample wines and enjoy live entertainment. Free. 2050 N. 12th Ave. WINE TASTING AT SEVILLE QUARTER 5-7 p.m. weekly. All wines available at special pricing. Free. Gift Shoppe at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com BEER AND WINE TASTING AT DISTINCTIVE KITCHENS 4:30-7 p.m. weekly. Free. Distinctive Kitchens, 29 S. Palafox Place.

438-4688 or dk4u.com.

PENSACOLA SWING 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. weekly. Lessons from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Open dancing until midnight. American Legion Post 33, 1401 W. Intendencia St. $5. 437-5465 or pensacolaswing.com.

FINALLY FRIDAY AT THE OAR HOUSE 11 a.m. weekly. Enjoy entrée and drink specials. The Oar House, 1000 S. Pace Boulevard. 549-4444 or the-oar-house.com.

MUSIC: BLUEFIN 9:30 p.m. No cover. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

MUSIC: THE MODERN ELDORADOS 9 p.m. LiliMarlene’s in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

MUSIC: DJ SPIN-OFF COMPETITION 9 p.m. Phineas Phogg’s in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

MUSIC: CAUGHT ON CAMERA 9 p.m. Apple Annie’s in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

MUSIC: TIMBERHAWK 9 p.m. End ‘O The Alley in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

MUSIC: 80’S RETRO NIGHT 8 p.m. No cover. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

MUSIC: THE BLENDERS 7 p.m. weekly. Ragtyme Grille, 201 S. Jefferson St. 429-9655 or ragtyme.net.

MUSIC: HOLLY SHELTON AND DAVID SHELANDER 8 p.m. weekly. Ragtyme Grille, 201 S. Jefferson St. 429-9655 or ragtyme.net.

MUSIC: LIVE MUSIC AT INTERMISSION 9:30 p.m. Intermission, 214 S. Palafox. No cover. 433-6208.

MUSIC: LIVE MUSIC AT THE FISH HOUSE 9 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com.

MUSIC: DR. JOHN & THE LOWER 911 6 p.m. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com.

MUSIC: THE ALMA PERSONA 9 p.m. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. 434-9060 or handlebarpensacola.com.

SATURDAY 10.16 KID’S HALLOWEEN NATURAL CRAFT CLASS 1 p.m. Children will stuff scarecrows with straw, make flying ghosts to hang in the trees and paint on little pumpkins using all natural materials. For kids between 6 and 12 years of age. $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Ever’man Natural Foods, 315 W. Garden St. 438-0402 or everman.org.

2ND ANNUAL JEFFERSON JACKSON DINNER 6 p.m. Speakers will be Democratic candidates for the upcoming 2010 General Election. Milton Garden Club, 5256 Alabama St. For tickets, contact Billie Vallianos at 994-9335 or Libby McQuillan at 623-8848.

2010 JEWEL OF THE GULF GALA 7 p.m. Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida is holding their 28th Annual Charity Gala at Sacred Heart Cancer Center. The Gala evening will include hors d’oeuvres served by Nancy’s Haute Affairs as well as cocktails and entertainment by The Holly Shelton Trio and Don Snowden and his PSC Jazz Ensemble. $50. Sacred Heart Cancer Center, 1545 Airport Blvd. 436-8754 ext. 25 or jewelofthegulf.com.

SPOLIN INTENSIVE WORKSHOP 10 a.m. Pensacola Little Theatre presents a one-day workshop for ages 15 to adult. The character development technique created by improvisational pioneer, Viola Spolin, focuses on teaching acting through the use of theater games. $135. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 434-0257 ext. 107.

DELUNA FEST 11 a.m. October 15-17 on Pensacola Beach. Deluna Fest is America’s original beach party, and celebrates the arrival of Don Tristan de Luna to Pensacola. This music-stuffed event will feature over 30 bands and musicians, including Stone Temple Pilots, Daughtry, 311, Willie Nelson, Bush, Dierks Bentley, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Galatic, The Bravery, Cowboy Mouth and many more. For ticket prices and band schedules, please visit delunafest.com.

‘ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD’ 8 p.m. October 14-16, 22-23. 2:30 p.m. October 17 and 24. The University of West Florida Theatre Department presents “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” a witty and hilarious production by playwright Tom Stoppard. Mainstage Theatre of the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, bldg. 82, University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway. 857-6285 or uwf.edu/cfpa.

THE LATINO FESTIVAL 10 a.m. Hosted by Latino Media Gulf Coast Inc., The Latino Festival offers a venue for the community to celebrate the rich and festive nature of the Hispanic culture through a diverse program that includes dance performances, live music and games, with a goal to feature local Latino talent.

Bayview Park at 20th Avenue and Blount Street. 494-7899 or latinomediainc.com.

hot times BAGDAD WATERFRONT ART STROLL 9 a.m. Venues will include the front porches of homes and lawns of historic homes throughout the village. The Art Stroll provides a unique venue for local artists to showcase their work and will provide an excellent opportunity for artisans to interact with visitors and community art supporters. All proceeds from the event go toward the goal of developing the Bagdad Mill Site Park.

Bagdad. 981-9915 or bagdadwaterfronts.org/artstroll.

20TH ANNUAL HAUNTED HOUSE WALKING AND TROLLEY TOURS 6-8:30 p.m. October 15-16, 22-23, 29-30. Pensacola Historical Society hosts its 20th annual Haunted House and Trolley Tours fundraiser. All tours will leave from the Pensacola Historical Museum and will last one hour. Rain or shine. Walking tours leave every 30 minutes from 6-8:30 p.m. and Trolley Tours leave at 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Pensacola Historical Museum, 115 E. Zaragoza St. 595-1559 or historicpensacola.org.

PRE-SEASON ICE FLYERS SCRIMMAGE 3 p.m. The Ice Flyers will scrimmage the Louisiana Ice Gators. The public is invited to view this game for free. Pensacola Civic Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolaiceflyers.com.

BAYVIEW PARK SPRING FLEA MARKET 9-12 p.m. Bayview Park, corner of East Blount Street and 20th Avenue. 436-5190 or HYPERLINK “mailto:aquina@ci.pensacola.fl.us”aquina@ ci.pensacola.fl.us.

‘SECRETS OF SANTA ROSA’ LECTURE SERIES 11 a.m. Weekly through October. The University of West Florida is sponsoring a public lecture series every Saturday at the Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site, located in Milton. It will showcase a variety of speakers discussing the history and archaeology of Santa Rosa county. Following the presentations, guests are invited to take a guided boardwalk tour of the Arcadia Mill site.

Arcadia Mill Archaeology Site, 5701 Mill Pond Lane. 626-3084 or historicpensacola.org.

MUSIC: CAUGHT ON CAMERA 9 p.m. Apple Annie’s in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

MUSIC: TIMBERHAWK 9 p.m. End ‘O The Alley in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

MUSIC: BUD SMITH 6 p.m. Paradise Bar and Grill, 21 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

MUSIC: BOOMBOX, NAMELESS 8 p.m. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com.

MUSIC: BUZZCUTT 9 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Rd. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

SUNDAY 10.17

MUSIC: GABE STEEVES 9 p.m. weekly. End O’ The Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

DELUNA FEST 11 a.m. October 15-17 on Pensacola Beach. Deluna Fest is America’s original beach party, and celebrates the arrival of Don Tristan de Luna to Pensacola. This music-stuffed event will feature over 30 bands and musicians, including Stone Temple Pilots, Daughtry, 311, Willie Nelson, Bush, Dierks Bentley, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Galatic, The Bravery, Cowboy Mouth and many more. For ticket prices and band schedules, please visit delunafest.com.

‘ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD’ 8 p.m. October 14-16, 22-23. 2:30 p.m. October 17 and 24. The University of West Florida Theatre Department presents “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” a witty and hilarious production by playwright Tom Stoppard. Mainstage Theatre of the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, bldg. 82, University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway. 857-6285 or uwf.edu/cfpa.

SUNSET SUNDAY AT THE OAR HOUSE 11 a.m. weekly. Enjoy entrée and drink specials. The Oar House, 1000 S. Pace Boulevard. 549-4444 or the-oar-house.com.

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 1-3p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Monet’s Red Bridge. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

TEXAS HOLD’EM 7 p.m. weekly. Paddy O’Leary’s, 49 Via De Luna, Pensacola Beach. 916-9808 or paddyolearysirishpub.com.

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 7-10 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Intellectual Martini. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $45. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

MUSIC: LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 2 p.m. Enjoy live music on the Deck. The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com.

SALTED RIM SATURDAY AT THE OAR HOUSE 11 a.m. weekly.

Enjoy entrée and drink specials. The Oar House, 1000 S. Pace Boulevard. 549-4444 or the-oar-house.com.

MUSIC: BEN PRESTAGE 4 p.m. Paradise Bar and Grill, 21 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

MUSIC: CLARENCE BELL 11 a.m. No cover. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

MUSIC: IAN TAYLOR 9 p.m. End ‘O The Alley in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

MUSIC: THE TOASTERS, CHILLED MONKEY BRAINS AND DIVERSITY IS AN OLD WOODEN SHIP 9 p.m. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. 434-9060 or handlebarpensacola.com.

PALAFOX MARKET 8 a.m.-2 p.m. weekly. Open every Saturday, rain or shine, through Oct. 30 in Martin Luther King Plaza on Palafox Street between Wright and Chase streets. Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art and antiques are available. palafoxmarket.com.

MUSIC: YO MAMA’S BIG FAT BOOTY BAND 7 p.m. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com.

RUNNING WILD SATURDAY LONG RUN 6 a.m. 8-20 miles, supported hydration stops, marked courses, pace leaders and more. 435-9222 or werunwild.com.

MUSIC: THE NEW MARY JANE (EX GRIFTERS) 7 p.m.

Sluggo’s, 101 S. Jefferson St. 791-6501 or sluggospcola. blogspot.com.

TEXAS HOLD’EM 3 p.m. weekly. Paddy O’Leary’s, 49 Via De Luna, Pensacola Beach. 916-9808 or paddyolearysirishpub.com.

MONDAY 10.18

MUSIC: KRAZY GEORGE KARAOKE 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Hub Stacey’s Downtown, 312 E. Government St. No cover. 469-1001 or hubstaceys.com.

MUSIC: LIVE MUSIC AT THE FISH HOUSE 9 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com.

MUSIC: THE MODERN ELDORADOS 9 p.m. LiliMarlene’s in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

SEVILLE QUARTER MILERS 5:30 p.m. weekly. Meet in front of Seville Quarter and run the downtown streets of Pensacola.

All levels of runners welcome.

Free pasta and drink specials in Fast Eddies after you run. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

MONDAY POKER LEAGUE 5:30 p.m. Weekly through Dec. 20.

Players and spectators will win bar tabs, t-shirts, gift cards and more. The overall champion will

Jayne Holsinger : Women Drivers

August 27th - October 24th, 2010

TEXAS HOLD’EM 4 FUN 7:30 p.m. weekly. Enjoy $2 longnecks.

Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 932-2211 or sandshakerlounge.com.

MUSIC: MUSICIANS ALLIANCE 9 p.m. Great live music and an opportunity to meet and greet with other musicians in the community. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

SUCKER FREE SUNDAYS 11 a.m-2:30 a.m. All draft beers half price. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen and Taproom, 10 Palafox Place.

497-6073 or hopjacks.com.

MUSIC: LIVE MUSIC AT INTERMISSION 9:30 p.m. Intermission, 214 S. Palafox. No cover. 433-6208.

MANIC MONDAY AT THE OAR HOUSE 11 a.m. weekly. Enjoy entrée and drink specials. The Oar House, 1000 S. Pace Boulevard. 549-4444 or the-oar-house.com.

MUSIC: SHORES OF ARCHERA, CONDEMNED TO THE SERPENTS AND I DREAM ADRAUNA 9 p.m. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. 434-9060 or handlebarpensacola.com.

‘TEA FOR TWO-NA’ AT LOBLOLLY THEATRE Through Oct. 31.

To reserve tickets or for further information please call the theatre at 439-3010.

MUSIC: AL MARTIN 7 p.m. weekly. Ragtyme Grille, 201 S. Jefferson St. 429-9655 or ragtyme.net.

be awarded a spot at the World Poker Tour Amateur Championship at the Tropicana Las Vegas, with a chance to compete for over $160,000 in cash and prizes. The Oar House, 1000 S. Pace Blvd. 549-4444 or the-oar-house.com.

MUSIC: GAMER NIGHT 8 p.m. Fast Eddie’s and LiliMarlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

TUESDAY 10.19 CINCO BANDERAS COLLECTION AT ARTEL 10 a.m. Daily through Oct. 26. This collection will represent 21 years of purchased works, a permanent body of work consisting exclusively of regionally produced art. This collection was conceived and founded in 1988 through the generosity of the Kobacker Foundation. Artel Gallery, 223 Palafox Place. 4323080 or artelgallery.org.

Quilt Art: International Expressions September 10th November 7th, 2010

PENSACOLA CAMELLIA CLUB PANEL DISCUSSION 6:30 p.m.

Pensacola Camellia Club announces a panel discussion on camellia culture by John Davy, Camellia Club member. Pensacola Garden Center, 1850 N. Ninth Ave. 432-9743.

TUESDAY POKER LEAGUE 6 p.m. Weekly through Jan. 18.

Players and spectators will win bar tabs, t-shirts, gift cards and more. The overall champion will be awarded a spot at the World Poker Tour Amateur Championship at the Tropicana Las Vegas, with a chance to compete for over $160,000 in cash and prizes. The Oar House, 1000 S. Pace Blvd. 549-4444 or the-oar-house.com.

407 s. jefferson street 850.432.6247 www.pensacolamuseumofart.org

LADIES’ NIGHT OUT AT THE MELTING POT 7 p.m. Enjoy a fourcourse fondue dinner with a complimentary wine tasting, free samples and prizes from some of our favorite businesses in the area. $32. The Melting Pot, 418 E. Gregory St. 438-4030.

TEQUILLA TUESDAY AT THE OAR HOUSE 11 a.m. weekly.

Enjoy entrée and drink specials. The Oar House, 1000 S. Pace Boulevard. 549-4444 or the-oar-house.com. ▼HAUNTED TOURS 10:30 a.m. weekly. Take a break from the sun at Haunted Seville Quarter. After your tour enjoy a buffet lunch in Apple Annie’s Courtyard. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 221-1977 or pensacolahistoryandhauntings@cox.net.

EVER’MAN STORY SPROUTS 10 a.m. Join fellow StorySprouts at Ever’man for children’s stories, songs and activities. This class is for children between the ages of 3 to 5. Free for members; $2 for non-members. Ever’man Natural Foods, 315 W. Garden St. 438-0402 or everman.org.

2010 Best of the Coast Party Thursday October 21 6 p.m.

Vinyl Music Hall 2 S. Palafox Place

Open to the Public Best of the Coast Drink Specials Live Entertainment by Timberhawk & Johnny Apple Eyes INDEPENDENT NEWS | OCTOBER 14, 2010 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET |

19

hot times LADIES NIGHT AT ANGUS 5 p.m. to close weekly. First “one sipper” on the house. Half off beer, house wine, well and drink menu. Buy one item on the Lounge Menu and receive the second for half off. 1101 Scenic Highway. 432-0539 or anguspensacola.com.

TUESDAY NIGHT JAM SESSION 7-9:30 p.m. weekly. Local musicians are invited to attend a weekly jam session to show off and share their talents among other local musicians.

Belmont Arts & Cultural Center, 401 N. Reus St. Free. 429-1222 or belmontartscenter.com.

THREE DOLLAR HOLLER 7 p.m.-close. Enjoy $3 drinks on anything at Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen and Taproom. 10 S. Palafox Place. 497-6073 or hopjacks.com.

POETRY AND SPOKEN WORD NIGHT 7 p.m. End of the Line Café, 610 E. Wright St. 429-0336 or eotlcafe.com.

WOMEN-ONLY MORNING RUNS AT RUNNING WILD 6 a.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, weekly. Meet at Running Wild for a steady-pace run for all levels of runners. 3012 E. Cervantes St. 435-9222 or werunwild.com.

RUNNING WILD SIX AT SIX 6 a.m. Various abilities from a 10 minute per mile pace and faster. Course is six miles, through East Hill, Downtown and North Hill. Stick around for coffee after the run. 435-9222 or werunwild.com.

MCGUIRE’S RUNNING CLUB 6 p.m. weekly. Meet by the double-decker bus in the parking lot at 5:45 p.m. Start the 5K run/walk at 6 p.m. Wear your McGuire’s t-shirt for free drinks and food specials. mcguiresrunners.com.

MUSIC: MIKE QUINN 9 p.m. Weekly. End O’ the Alley in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

MUSIC: KARAOKE 9:30 p.m. weekly. Paddy O’Leary’s, 49 Via De Luna, Pensacola Beach. 916-9808 or paddyolearysirishpub.com.

MUSIC: EISLEY 7:30 p.m. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 6076758 or vinylmusichall.com.

MUSIC: THE NOUVEAU HONKIES 7 p.m. Paradise Bar and Grill, 21 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

MUSIC: KOFFIN KATS, BOBBY SINNER & THE DATE RAPE BOYS, REDLINERS 9 p.m. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. 434-9060 or handlebarpensacola.com.

MUSIC: LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 p.m. Enjoy live music on the Deck. The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com.

WEDNESDAY 10.20 WINO WEDNESDAY AT THE OAR HOUSE 11 a.m. weekly.

Enjoy entrée and drink specials. The Oar House, 1000 S. Pace Boulevard. 549-4444 or the-oar-house.com.

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 4:30-6:30 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Mosaic Cross. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Peacock 2. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

LUNCH & LEARN AT DISTINCTIVE KITCHENS 12 p.m. Join DK for a cooking class during your lunch hour. Enjoy unique menus while learning cooking tips from their guest chef. For those who are not on a tight lunch schedule, enjoy a bottle of wine of choice from the wine shop with no upcharge. Distinctive Kitchens, 29 Palafox Place. $15. 438-4688 or dk4u.com.

LADIES NIGHT AT FISH HOUSE 5 p.m. weekly. Guest performance by Rumor Mill. All drinks $2. 600 S. Barracks St. Free.

470-0003 or goodgrits.com.

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY AT JACKSON’S 5 p.m. Every Wednesday evening at Jackson’s Steakhouse, every bottle on their award-winning wine list is half off. 400 S. Palafox St. 469-9898 or jacksons.goodgrits.com.

Lounge, Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 932-2211 or sandshakerlounge.com.

MUSIC: MIKE QUINN 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

MUSIC: OPEN MIC AND LADIES NIGHT 7 p.m. weekly. Paddy O’Leary’s, 49 Via De Luna, Pensacola Beach. 916-9808 or paddyolearysirishpub.com.

MUSIC: BEN PRESTAGE 7 p.m. Paradise Bar and Grill, 21 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

MUSIC: L. A. GUNS, 60 CYCLES OF SOUND AND BELOW THE SWITCH 7:30 p.m. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com.

IN MARTINI NIGHT 5-8 p.m. Every Wednesday, join IN Publisher Rick Outzen and get a sneak peak at tomorrow’s issue of the IN. You can pass on any news tips to the publisher himself.

Live music. Drink and food specials. The Global Grill, 27 S. Palafox Place. 469-9966.

BUSINESS ON THE BALCONY 5:30-7:30 p.m. weekly. Enjoy $1 Miller Lite and PBR drafts, $4 Grey Goose drinks, free appetizers and dinner specials while you network. Will Call Sports Grille, 22 S. Palafox Place. 912-8644 or willcallsports.com. ▶WIND DOWN WEDNESDAY AT ANGUS 5 p.m. to close weekly. Enjoy $4 select martinis, $4 premium craft beers and half-off appetizers. 1101 Scenic Highway. 432-0539 or anguspensacola.com.

OPEN MIC NIGHT 7 p.m. End of the Line Café, 610 E. Wright St. 429-0336 or eotlcafe.com.

MUSIC: LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 5-9 p.m. weekly. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or goodgrits.com.

CAPT’N FUN RUNNERS 6 p.m. Distances vary from 3 to 10 miles. Pace varies. After the run, enjoy the social meeting at Capt’ N Fun on the Boardwalk. Quietwater Boardwalk, Pensacola Beach. captnfun.net.

MUSIC: LIVE MUSIC/DJ 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The DJ will play between sets. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or goodgrits.com.

MUSIC: KARAOKE WITH BECKY 9 p.m. weekly. Sandshaker

PENSACOLA’S LARGEST OUTSIDE WATERFRONT DINING DECK

SUNDAY BRUNCH. THEN SUNDAY SUPPER. ON SUNDAYS, THIS HOUSE IS COOKIN’.

At our house, the perfect Sunday starts with a leisurely dockside brunch, then finishes with a traditional Southern supper. From eggs Benedict with bottomless champagne to chicken and dumplings with sweet tea, we’re making Sunday the hottest day of the week for dining out!

FISH HOUSE: (850) 470-0003, OPEN DAILY 11 A.M. · ATLAS: (850) 437-1961, MON.–SAT. 5 P.M., SUN. 11 A.M.

THE FISH HOUSE, ATLAS, AND THE DECK BAR ARE LOCATED DOWNTOWN AT 600 S. BARRACKS ST. · CREDIT CARDS OK · WWW.GOODGRITS.COM

20 | INDEPENDENT NEWS | OCTOBER 14, 2010 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET

music

NEW BAND, OLD MEMORIES

NEW MARY JANE DELIVERS ‘GRIFTER’ COMFORT

SEAN BOONE

D

efining the indie-art genre of the 1990s, The Grifters gained a reputation for being one of the South’s great underground rock bands.

Now, after a decade-long hiatus, Grifters mates Scott Taylor (vocalist/ guitarist) and David Shouse (lead guitar) have collaborated for the first time on a project known as The New Mary Jane.

Showcasing the same distorted blues chords, rugged lyrics and Memphis charm, the band looks to pick up where they left off—unnoticed by the masses.

“The one element of The Grifters that we still want in our sound is the intuitive path to nowhere,” says Shouse.

Although The New Mary Jane shares a lot of the same elements as their previous tenure, Shouse hopes to evolve and grow as musicians.

WEBY_Your_Turn_3x6_FEB-5-2009.qxd

1/29/2009

“I started The Grifters with Scott Taylor in 1989 as a way to de-evolve. The ‘pop music through a vegematic’ aesthetic appealed to us,” says Shouse. “I think evolving is about the continuing search for ways to make music that define you as a person, without falling back on old patterns.”

The New Mary Jane (composed of Taylor, Shouse, John Argroves and James Godwin) was actually formed in 2008, but this month marks the first time the band will tour—hitting Birmingham on Oct. 15, and Pensacola (Sluggo’s) on Oct. 17.

The band’s MySpace page lists them as experimental rock, but Shouse says right now it is impossible to label their sound because it is ever-changing.

“The band is still relatively young,” says Shouse. “We only practice two hours a week… everybody’s got work and other bands, so the process of figuring things out has been slow.”

Shouse has been heavily involved with Bloodthirsty Lovers and Those Bastard Souls (featuring The Flaming Lips’ Steven Drozd and the Dambuilders’ Joan Wasser), and with Taylor with Hot Monkey, The Porch Ghouls (who spent time touring with Aerosmith at Joe Perry’s request) and Memphis Babylon.

1:40 PM

The New Mary Jane is being managed by an agency in New York that Shouse says is “patiently waiting” for the band to release material. “(The new material) could be (released) this spring if we get three new songs recorded and a bale of cash falls into my backyard.”

But for many long-time Grifters fans, the idea alone of new material from the same musical veins has instilled a sense of “reunion”—particularly in Pensacola, where a large following still exists.

“They picked Sluggo’s (as one of their stops) because they have a large community of Grifters fans here,” says Patrick Jennings, a Sluggo’s promoter who booked the upcoming New Mary Jane show. “I consider them the best band ever. In the 90s, they consistently put out great records…(and) had great reviews.

“This is the first time they have performed outside of their hometown of Memphis, so we are understandably excited to host the event, as are The Acorns and Imaginary Airshow (who asked to be involved to share the stage with some of their musical heroes),” he adds.

For more than a decade, The Grifters sat well with Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Sub Pop and other music notorieties and even

held the likes of late rocker Jeff Buckley.

They were often compared to more widely known indie rock staples such as Sebadoh, Pavement, Guided by Voices and Archers of Loaf.

But the group ultimately remained out of the mainstream, while holding on to an underground following that interestingly festered in northwest Florida.

“Seems to be a Grifters enclave down here,” says Shouse. “We played the old Sluggo’s in the mid-90s, and I’d see familiar faces at shows in Tallahassee. Pat (Jennings) has been trying to get us here for some time.”

sean@inweekly.net

THE NEW MARY JANE

WHAT: The New Mary Jane with The Acorns and Imaginary Airshow WHEN: Doors open at 8 p.m., show begins at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17.

WHERE: Sluggo’s Vegetarian Restaurant, 101 S. Jefferson St. COST: $6 DETAILS: myspace.com/thenewmaryjane

Geno’s Italian Restaurant

Page 1

Locally Owned & Operated by Linda & Jaxon Schumacher for 38 Years Enjoy The Family Experience Monday - Thursday 11a.m.-9 p.m.

Friday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Saturday 5-10 p.m. * Closed Sundays

WEEKDAY PROGRAMMING DAVE DAUGHTRY’S MORNING FOLKS 6 am - 9 am OPEN MIC 8 am - 9 am NEAL BOORTZ 9 am - 11:30 am THE EXPERT ADVISER SHOW 11:30 am - 12 noon

DENNIS PRAGER 12 noon - 1 pm CLARK HOWARD 1 pm - 3 pm STEVE GILL

3 pm - 4 pm Mon. - Thur.

RING OF FIRE 3 pm - 4 pm Fri. YOUR TURN 4 pm - 6 pm BRUCE WILLIAMS 6 pm - 9 pm RUSTY HUMPHRIES 9 pm - midnight

4-6 PM WEEKDAYS We turn over the microphone to our listeners. This live, call-in show features frequent guest appearances by those in the news. Spirited discussion and debate about issues that matter to the community. Tune in to hear what Northwest Florida thinks.

Better yet, call in and tell us what you think.

It’s your turn.

(850) 623-1330

www.1330weby.com

Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials ~Beer & Wine Available~

9276 N. Davis Hwy. • 850-477-2365 1 MILE NORTH OF WEST FLORIDA HOSPITAL

M-F 10a-7p • Sat 10a-5p • Sun 12-4p

3012 E. Cervantes St. 435-9222 • www.werunwild.com INDEPENDENT NEWS | OCTOBER 14, 2010 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET |

21

A SALUTE TO DIFFERENCE MAKERS The Substance (abuse), HIV Assessment and Prevention Education program at the Lakeview Center recently received $1.49 million from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Covering a five-year period, the grant calls for SHAPE to focus its prevention efforts on young adults, ages 18 to 24. It also allows the program to expand its Rapid HIV Testing and Education Service through the use of social networking tools such as Facebook and Twitter.

family sports complex

22 | INDEPENDENT NEWS | OCTOBER 14, 2010 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET  

the public record

Dear Maxwell, -Recently I was reading a book on Florida history when I was surprised to see that it mentioned the folk hero/frontiersman Daniel Boone. What do you know about the time that Boone spent in Pensacola?

-Daniel O.

........................

Although the legendary woodsman Daniel Boone is best known for his exploration of what is now Kentucky, for a short time he entertained the idea of a life in West Florida.

Following the Treaty of Paris in 1763, France ceded American land east of the Mississippi River to Britain.

In addition, Spain relinquished control of the Floridas to the British in exchange for Havana.

Under British rule, Florida was divided into two provinces: East Florida and West Florida. West Florida’s governor, anxious to make the new province a British settlement, issued a proclamation offering 100 acres of free land to any Protestant who would settle it.

In the fall of 1765, friends of Daniel Boone traveling from Virginia stopped by his farm in North Carolina. They were on their way to western Florida to look at the land being offered. Boone was interested.

The land was lightly settled and offered hope of both plentiful game and appreciating land value.

BY MAXWELL CHASE

Boone joined the men from Virginia and set out for Florida along with his brother Squire Boone and his brotherin-law John Stewart. He promised his wife Rebecca that he would return home in time for Christmas dinner. The group traveled south to St. Augustine, and then west across Florida to Pensacola. Not much is known about the trip except that the party covered their expenses trading deerskins and gambling.

When the group arrived in Florida, they were unimpressed. The land was sandy and barren, the flies were intense, and the only game they saw was deer and birds. At one point, Boone and the others came close to starving before they stumbled upon a group of Seminole Indians who fed them venison and honey.

Despite the harsh conditions, when they arrived in Pensacola, Boone acquired a house lot. The land provided opportunity for his fur trade.

The Gulf Coast was accessible to European markets for exporting pelts and importing supplies. The Creeks, Choctaws and Chickasaws traded in Pensacola, and the backcountry was open for hunting and settlement. Also, Florida was far from North Carolina where Boone was known for owing multiple creditors.

True to his word, Boone returned to his home in North Carolina on Christmas Day, 1765. He proposed the opportunity in Florida to his wife, but she declined the move that was more than 700 miles away.

Rebecca wanted to stay close to her family in North Carolina and Virginia. Abiding his wife, Boone abandoned his land in Pensacola and went back to hunting the hills of North Carolina.

Do you have a local histor y question for The Public Record?

Email it to thepublicrecord@inweekly.net & we’ll see what we can dig up.

Enjoy brunch in our beautiful Courtyard and take advantage of our Fall Special $19.99 for our all-inclusive brunch.

Every brunch comes with a free Bloody Mary, Screwdriver, Mimosa or Champagne.

Have bottomless Champagne for $24.99.

Every Friday from 5-10pm.

$2.50 Domestic Beer, $3.50 Premium Beer and $4 Mixed Drinks (Absolut, Jack and Tanqueray) For the Ladies, $4 Selected Martinis

Brunch Every Sunday from 10:30 til 2pm For reservations call:

850-434-6320

600 south pal af ox, dow ntow n pe nsaco la

•

850-432-5254

INDEPENDENT NEWS | OCTOBER 14, 2010 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET |

23

Did You Take Avandia?

According to medical studies , the diabetes drug Avandia can greatly increase a patient’s risk of heart attack. Avandia is prescribed to treat type II diabetes and is used by millions of diabetics. However, some studies have shown that Avandia can increase a users’ risk of heart attack by 43%, and can increase their chance of cardiac-related death by 64%. In fact, in a recent meeting, expert panelists at the FDA voted 21 to 4 that Avandia is more likely to cause heart attacks than its competitor drug Actos.

If you or someone you know has experienced a heart attack or suffered a cardiac-related death while taking Avandia, you need to know your rights.

Call Levin Papantonio at

435-7000

to find out more about Avandia related legal claims. Know your Rights.

LEVIN • PAPANTONIO THOMAS, MITCHELL, RAFFERTY & PROCTOR, P.A. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements.

Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience.

24 | INDEPENDENT NEWS | OCTOBER 14, 2010 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET

news of the weird MORE CREATIVE ALTERNATE-SITE SURGERY:

Doctors from the University of California, San Diego, and the University of Washington announced in September that they could just as well handle certain brain surgeries by access not in the traditional way through the top of the skull but by drilling holes in the nose and, more recently, the eye socket.

(Since classic brain surgery requires that the top of the skull be temporarily removed, the breakthroughs mean fewer complications.)

These innovations follow on the inroads in recent years in performing kidney-removal and gall-bladder surgery not by traditional abdominal incisions but through, respectively, the vagina and the anus.

THE CONTINUING CRISIS In a heartwarming climax to an adopted son’s emotional search for his birth mother (who gave him up for adoption 33 years ago), Richard Lorenc of Kansas managed to track down mom Vivian Wheeler, 62, living in Bakersfield, Calif., where she is retired -- as a circus-sideshow “bearded lady” (the result of hypertrichosis, also known as “werewolf syndrome”). Lorenc said he can see their similarities right through Wheeler’s beard, which she keeps now at a length of 11 inches. The relationship was to be confirmed by a DNA test paid for by the Maury Povich TV show, but at press time, the result had not been announced.

SPORTS FANS OVER THE LINE: (1) Marie Murphy, a fifth-grade teacher in Stratford, N.J., and her husband lost almost everything in a house fire in April, but when she arrived at the burning home, she defied firefighters and dashed inside to retrieve a single prized possession: her Philadelphia Phillies season tickets. “My husband was so mad at me...” (Later, a Phillies representative gently informed her that the team would have reprinted her tickets for free.)

(2) Justin Witcombe, 31, showed a reporter in Geelong, Australia, in September his full body of tattoos of his three idols in life: boxer Mike Tyson, the rock group KISS, and his local Collingwood soccer team, whose mascot is inked prominently on Witcombe’s penis.

• At least 13 percent of U.S. teenagers report having intentionally injured themselves as cries for help, and among the more extreme manifestations is “embedding” -- the insertion of glass, wood, metal and other material, just under the skin. Writing in the October issue of the journal Radiology, a doctor at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, followed up on 11 cases involving 76 self-embedded objects in arms, neck, feet and hands, including an astonishing 35 placed by one boy (staples, parts of a comb, parts of a fork).

• Jennifer Tesch’s daughter, Kennedy, was kicked off her cheerleader squad (supporting a youth flag-football team) in Madison Heights, Mich., after complaining to her mother about the saucy language of one of the cheers in the girls’ repertoire: “Our backs ache!/Our skirts are too tight!/We shake our booties!/From left to right!” Kennedy and Jennifer thought that was inappropriate,

BY CHUCK SHEPPARD considering that Kennedy is 6 years old. The team, given the chance to renounce the cheer, voted in September to keep it and instead to punish Kennedy for taking the dispute public.

BRIGHT IDEAS The older the religion, the seemingly more likely its practitioners are to adopt clever workarounds to theological obligations that modern society has rendered inconvenient. Orthodox Jews are among the most creative, as News of the Weird has demonstrated, reporting their imaginative treatments of divorce rituals and expanding the concept of the “home” in which practitioners must remain during the Sabbath.

In September, in preparation for the Yom Kippur holy day, caffeine addicts -- traditionally hard-hit by the day’s fasting requirement that prohibits ingesting anything “by mouth” -- reportedly made a run on drug stores in Jewish neighborhoods in Brooklyn, N.Y., to buy caffeine suppositories.

A BREAKTHROUGH IN POLITICAL CAMPAIGN TECHNOLOGY: New York gubernatorial can-

didate Carl Paladino, waging a particularly contentious battle, mailed out a flier in September suggesting that Democratic state politicians are corrupt, with photos of seven of that party’s current and recent office-holders and accompanied by a special odor-triggering paper that releases a “garbage-scented” smell when exposed to air (and which supposedly grows even more foul over time).

OUTSMARTED HIMSELF: Gene Cranick, who lives outside the city of South Fulton, Tenn., was offered firefighter service by the city for an annual $75 fee but declined to pay. In September, firefighters stood by watching as Cranick’s home burned to the ground. (They had been called to the scene by Cranick’s neighbor, who had paid the fee and feared Cranick’s fire might spread to his property.)

LEAST COMPETENT CRIMINALS Donald Denney and his father (also named Donald Denney) concocted a plan on the telephone for Dad to smuggle the son a ball of black-tar heroin into his Colorado prison (for eventual resale) during visiting hours, to be passed through the mouth by a deep kiss from a female visitor. However, Dad could not find a woman with a clean-enough record to be admitted as a visitor. Still enamored of the plan, however, the father decided to be the drug mule, himself, and inserted the packaged heroin into his rectum for later transferral to his mouth (even though the eventual deep kiss would be awkward). The Denneys were apparently unaware, despite audio warnings, that all the son’s phone calls were being monitored, and in September, prison officials were waiting for the father, with a body-cavity search warrant, as he entered the prison.

Send your Weird News to Chuck Shepherd, P.O. Box 18737, Tampa, Fla., 33679 or weirdnews@earthlink.net, or go to www.NewsoftheWeird.com.

FROM UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE CHUCK SHEPHERD’S NEWS OF THE WEIRD

by Chuck Shepherd COPYRIGHT 2010 CHUCK SHEPHERD

community outreach DINE OUT FOR UNITED WAY PLANNED FOR OCT. 8-22 The second annual Dine Out for United Way is bigger and better this year with 29 participating restaurants in the Pensacola Bay Area and one in Fort Walton Beach. Participating restaurants will donate 10 percent or more of proceeds to United Way on participating days Oct. 8-22.

Of the participating restaurants, three have elected to make a higher contribution than the requested minimum (10 percent): Cactus Flower Café, Happy Pig Café and Nancy’s Haute Affairs will donate 15 percent. Additionally, several restaurants have chosen to participate on multiple days: Beef O’ Brady’s (Pace location only), Cajun Specialty Meats, Chili’s (Pensacola and Pace locations), Famous Dave’s Pensacola, Figaro’s Pizza, Happy Pig Café, Nancy’s Haute Affairs, Ollie’s Neighborhood Grill, Texas Road House, and Tropical Smoothie Café (Navarre location only).

Other participating restaurants include: 3 Fries, Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front, New York Nick’s, Nippon Sushi & Grill, Ozone Pizza Pub, Seville Quarter, Shrimp Basket (Milton location only), The Club at Hidden Creek, The Grand Marlin, The Native Café, Tijuana Flats, Times Grill, and Wintzell’s Oyster House.

Dine Out for United Way is a fun and easy way for restaurants and restaurant patrons to help raise funds for their community and support the local restaurant community. To learn more details, including each restaurant’s date(s) of participation, visit UnitedWayEscambia.org or UnitedWaySRC.org. Limitations may apply.

CAREER COACH AND WORLD CHAMPION SPEAKER FINALIST VISITS PANHANDLE Career Coach Lisa Panarello, co-author of Unleash the Leader Within You! and producer of The Power of A Smile DVD, will be the guest speaker for the Toastmasters International District 77, on Friday, Oct. 15 for a career coaching and leadership development session open to the public. The event is free and will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church, 110 St. Mary Ave. S.W., Fort Walton Beach.

During the program, Panerello will share practical strategies and tactics to help audience members sharpen focus on the important step of planning when it comes to achieving career and life dreams. There will be an extensive Q and A session.

A motivational speaker and career coach since 2001, Panarello is the founder and CEO of Careers Advance, a center of professional development. She has created more than 2,000 client resumes and has coached more than 550,000 students, parents and professionals in thousands of presentations, workshops and seminars across the U.S.A. For more details, visit toastmasters77.org or call 377-5136.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH LATINO FESTIVAL In celebration of this year’s National Hispanic Heritage Month observance, Latino Media Gulf Coast, Inc. announces the Latino Festival in Pensacola.

The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 16 at Bayview Park, 20th Avenue and Blount Street, from 10 a.m. until dark. This year’s sponsors include: Humana, Catholic Charities, Pensacola

State College, the University of West Florida, the City of Pensacola and Baptist Healthcare.

The Latino Festival offers a venue for the community to celebrate the rich and festive nature of the Hispanic culture through a diverse program that includes dance performances, live music and games. With a goal to feature local Latino talent, performers including singer Dalena Candel (originally from Ecuador) will offer a music repertoire that varies from tropical Latin rhythms to American best hits.

Dance performances will be provided by a variety of folk dance groups from different Latin countries. One group will perform regional Mexican dances representing the Mexican states of Veracruz and Jalisco. La Danza de los Viejitos (“Dance of the Old Men”), a typical dance from Michoacan, will also be featured as part of the event’s program. Other performances will include dances from Puerto Rico, Colombia, and Panama, as well as guitarist Tim Peña and an energizing Zumba demonstration.

Patrons will be able to learn more about Latino cultures, experience Latin flavors not typically found in local restaurants, and have the opportunity to win prizes by playing Loteria, a Mexican version of the popular Bingo game. Don’t forget to bring your pennies to play Penny Pitch, and get ready to grab candy from one of the most popular Hispanic party games: Piñata.

As with any Hispanic celebration, the Latino Festival will offer several food options including items from Puerto Rico, Panama, Spain, Mexico and Honduras. Some of the dishes available for purchase will be: paella, pernil (roasted pork), arroz con pollo (chicken and rice), and pescado frito (fried fish), among other delicious options.

Latino Media Gulf Coast is also organizing the Hispanic Heritage Festival in Ft. Walton Beach scheduled for Oct. 2. In both events, business vendors will have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with the local Hispanic community and offer their products and services. Businesses that are interested in becoming a vendor or sponsor at the Latino Festival in Pensacola may contact Grace Resendez McCaffery at 494-7899 or e-mail HYPERLINK “mailto:info@latinomediainc.com”info@latinomediainc.com.

The Latino Festival is a free event. For more information, please visit lacostalatina.com or call 494-7899.

CANDIDATES CONFIRMED FOR LOCAL ELECTION FORUM “RALLY 2010” WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast, has confirmed the candidates participating in “Rally 2010,” a televised primary and general election candidate forum. The second installment of “Rally 2010” will air on WSRE Monday, Oct.18 and Tuesday, Oct.19 at 7 p.m. The focus will be on the Nov. 2 general election featuring local candidates from races in Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa Counties as well as the races for U.S. House, Florida House, Circuit Court Judge and Mayor of Pensacola. The program will be moderated by Dee Dee Sharp, journalist and on-air host of WSRE and Pensacola State College’s “AWARE”; Lloyd Patterson, on-air host of WSRE’s “Connecting the Community”; and Sandra Averhart, WUWF News Director. Individual episodes will be available to

Fitness Fashionistas Studio ZUMBA FITNESS,

Cardio Tease, Boxing & More Women Only!

No Contracts, Memberships or Reg. Fees!

State of the art private studio!

All shapes, sizes & fitness levels

Lofts for Rent

www.fitnessfashionistas.com 850-637-8643

In the heart of

DOWNTOWN

Furnished lofts in the heart of Pensacola’s historic business district; walk to restaurants, entertainment, grocery store & shopping. Private off-street parking. VRBO.com #295501

starting at $150 per night 3 night minimum

850-232-9063

deborahdunlap@cox.net

watch on WSRE’s website wsre.org/rally within 48 hours after the program airs.

Questions from local citizens are being sought. To submit a question for consideration on the program, send an email to questions@wsre.org or mail them to WSRE, Attention: Rally 2010, 1000 College Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida 32504. All questions must be received by Wednesday. Oct. 13 at 4 p.m.

CDT and must include your name and city of residence to be considered.

“Rally 2010” is co-sponsored by WSRE and the League of Women Voters of the Pensacola Bay Area and Okaloosa County.

The purpose of “Rally 2010” is to give citizens an unbiased look at the candidates vying to represent them and learn where they stand on the important issues that affect them. WSRE provides the program as a public service and encourages all citizens to participate in exercising their constitutional right to vote.

“Rally 2010” is scheduled to include the following races/ candidates (confirmed as of October 8, 2010): Monday, October 18 – 7 p.m. · United States Representative, Florida District 1 – Joe Cantrell, John Krause, Jeff Miller · State Representative, District 1 – Douglas Broxson, Mathias Venditto · State Representative, District 3 – Claudia Brown-Curry, Clay Ford · Circuit Court Judge, Group 3 – Michael Flowers, Alishia McDonald · Esc. Co. Commissioners Dist. 2 – Myra Simmons · Esc. Co. Commissioners Dist. 4 – Danny Lewis, Grover Robinson · Santa Rosa Co. Commissioners Dist. 2 – Prudence Caskey, Bob Cole Tuesday, October 19 – 7 p.m. · City of Pensacola Mayor – Ashton Hayward, Mike Wiggins · ECUA Dist. 2 – Lois Benson, Dave Carlson · ECUA Dist. 4 – Dale Perkins, Scott Schroeder · Okaloosa County Sheriff – Larry Ashley, Cesar Morales, Brian Sparling, Robert Thacker · Okaloosa County Commissioner Dist. 2 – David Parisot, Tom Tona · Okaloosa County Commissioner Dist. 4 – Don Amunds, Dick Reinlie “Rally 2010” is co-sponsored by WSRE and the League of Women Voters of the Pensacola Bay Area and Okaloosa County.

The purpose of “Rally 2010” is to give citizens an unbiased look at the candidates vying to represent them and learn where they stand on the important issues that affect them. WSRE provides the program as a public service and encourages all citizens to participate in exercising their constitutional right to vote.

GULF COAST CHORALE AND FIESTA BARBERSHOP CHORUS Tickets are now available for the Gulf Coast Chorale’s “Oscars, Tonys, and Flags” with special guest the Fiesta Barbershop Chorus. The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. located at St. Anne Catholic Church in Gulf Breeze. You’ll enjoy the memories, the romance, and the adventure as the cinema comes alive through this musical performance span-

THINK YOURSELF THIN.

ning eight decades of movie magic. Led by artistic director Michael Richardson, this performance features not only movie music, but also Broadway hits and a special precursor to Veterans Day with some powerful patriotic selections.

Joining the Gulf Coast Chorale is the Fiesta Barbershop Chorus with a taste of their very special tribute to Broadway, which recently played to a sold-out crowd at the Pensacola Little Theatre.

For more information about the Fiesta Barbershop Chorus, visit fiestachorus.com. Advance tickets are $10, $15 at the door and $5 for students. Free admission for children 10 and under. For more information on tickets, visit gulfcoastchorale.org or e-mail Robert Frommel at robertfrommel@ bellsouth.net.

DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT BOARD ANNOUNCES 2010 AWARD RECIPIENTS The Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board (DIB) awarded the 2010 Golden Brick Award to the Pensacola Saenger Theatre of 118 South Palafox Place at its monthly board meeting this morning. In addition, six businesses received Silver Certificates in recognition of the physical enhancements they provided to Downtown Pensacola during the past year. The DIB also presented Longevity Awards to Reynalds Music House of 36 East Garden Street for 100 years of business and Old City Building, Inc. of 201 East Government Street to celebrate 50 years in downtown Pensacola.

DIB Chairman Burney Merrill bestowed awards as follows: Golden Brick Award: · Pensacola Saenger Theatre Silver Certificate Recipients: · 600 South Palafox of Pensacola, LLC for the Courtyard at 600 South Palafox Street · Garden Street Firehouse, LLC for 109 East Garden Street · Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom for 10 Palafox Place · Masonic Holdings, LLC for Vinyl Music Hall at 2 Palafox Place · Overby Enterprises, Inc. for DeLuna’s Alley at 201 South Jefferson Street · Sugarland, Inc. for 286 North Palafox Street Longevity Awards: · Reynalds Music House of 36 East Garden Street for 100 years of business · Old City Building, Inc. of 201 East Government Street to celebrate 50 years in downtown Pensacola The DIB presents the Golden Brick Award and Silver Certificates once a year to businesses that most noticeably enhanced the appearance and vitality of Downtown Pensacola through significant physical improvements (i.e. brick & mortar) during the preceding year. Improvement projects must meet several criteria, such as being easily visible to the public, going beyond scheduled maintenance or minimal remodeling, and being completed within the last year.

AND LOVE IT!

Beach Sign Charm Now Available

A LUMINOUS LIFE HYPNOTHERAPY

exclusively at Pizzaz

SUSAN DUNLOP, MA, CHT

~Media Boutiqe for Women Entrepreneurs~ Public Relations, Social Media, Branding, Business Coaching & More

850-637-8644

www.successinheels.com

INTERNATIONALLY CERTIFIED HYPNOTHERAPIST

850-346-7865 EAST HILL www.luminouslifehypnotherapy.com

850.934.3436 832 Gulf Breeze Parkway INDEPENDENT NEWS | OCTOBER 14, 2010 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET |

25

PROOF O.K. BY:___________________________________________ O.K. WITH CORRECTIONS BY:___________________________ REVISE: YES

AD#: 0000262694 RUN DATE: 07/05/10 SALES REP: Louis Codone INPUT/ARTIST: NFISH

26 | INDEPENDENT NEWS | OCTOBER 14, 2010 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET

ADVERTISER: PAPA DON PRODUCTIONS SIZE: 10 PUBLICATION: PENSACOLA NJ

NO

to advertise call 438-8115

classifieds

last word

Do you know arts & entertainment?

We’re looking for freelance writers for our expanded A&E section. Music, dance, theater, visual arts and literature are areas we want to cover with more depth and insight than any publication in the region. If you have style and pizzaz, the IN wants you. Please, e-mail a cover letter, résumé and recent clips to:

joani@inweekly.net

MEGAN CLOUGH

(GAINFULLY EMPLOYED)

Log Log On On To To See See Videos!

Videos!

www.NabardFitness.com www.NabardFitness.com THE UNIVERSAL CROSSWORD EDITED BY TIMOTHY E. PARKER SETTING THE BAR HIGH by Dell Landon

ACROSS 1 VIP of Arabia 5 They may be calculated 10 Poorly lit 14 Chip’s chum, in cartoons 15 BlackBerry messages 16 Where to put one’s dough 17 A month of Sundays 18 ___ Gras 19 Hearts and minds can do it 20 Bar 23 Reducedcalorie beers 24 Saints’ ­radiant circles 25 Better half 28 “Away in a Manger,” for one 30 Came to rest on a wire, e.g.

31 Instruction book 33 Abbr. on Topps cards 36 Bar 40 Where boars board 41 Some reunion attendees 42 Stage accessory 43 Breeds, so to speak 4 4 They’re not on the level 46 ___ profundo (very low voice) 49 Windshield cleaner 51 Bar 57 Bullet accompanier 58 Clean, as a flash drive 59 Dental school exam?

60 Four-point H, e.g.

61 Provider of some fall color 62 Rolls of bills 63 C-section “souvenir” 64 Get back to even 65 Eye-closing

What is your chief characteristic?

Dedication—it gets you through the tough spots and always to the good things.

What do you appreciate most about your friends?

Their time—no matter what is going on, they will find time for me (and I for them). Their great character is a given.

Who is your favorite hero in fiction?

Honestly? WALL-E Who is your favorite heroine in fiction?

Alice of the “Resident Evil” series What is the best thing you have ever won?

Recognition from my peers at work What did your mother always tell you?

“Everything happens for a reason.”

What is the worst idea you’ve ever had?

Putting peanut butter on a ham and cheese sandwich

PREVIOUS PUZZLE ANSWER

problem DOWN 1 Certain cheese 2 O. Henry’s gift givers 3 Holly plant 4 Determined 5 Universal device?

6 Corporate concern 7 Garments worn by the Ganges 8 Goats’ progeny 9 Small opening 10 Like a fish’s main fin 11 “... but to no ___” 12 Folio page 13 Croucher’s sore spots 21 Fleur-de-___ (Quebec symbol) 22 Like organza or chiffon 25 Drains of energy 26 It may thicken 27 Like potato chips 28 Lousy eggs?

29 Commendatory composition

31 Big biceps, familiarly 32 Absolute (Abbr.)

33 Come by honestly 34 Comic who kills 35 Audio plug-ins 37 Reason for some medals 38 Web-footed northern diver 39 Common songbirds 43 Chemically related compound 4 4 Globe or ball 45 Moldovan money 46 Prepares a fishing line 47 It has storage floorage?

48 Burial stone 49 Marshal Earp 50 Japanese immigrant 52 Almost upon us 53 Irish language 54 “Doggone it!”

55 Connie Chatterley’s title 56 “Do it, or ___!”

What is your favorite food?

Indian food, hands down.

Which talent would you most like to have?

I’d love to have musical talent.

What movie do you love to watch repeatedly?

“The Wedding Singer” What was your most embarrassing moment?

I’d say falling flat onto the floor, when an airport bench collapsed in a busy terminal.

What historical figure do you despise the most?

Hitler What TV show is your guilty pleasure?

“Unwrapped” on Food Network What is the last book you read?

“Lean Mean Thirteen” by Janet Evanovich What is your theme song?

“What I Can Give You” by Collective Soul

INDEPENDENT NEWS | OCTOBER 14, 2010 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET |

27

INDEPENDENT NEWS | OCTOBER 14, 2010 | WWW.INWEEKLY.NET |