The Beachside Resident Nov 2016: The ART Issue

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EDITOR'S NOTE It may sound overly simplistic to say that art is one of my favorite things, but it’s the absolute truth.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved to not only create things but to experiences other people’s creations as well. Now, I wouldn’t go so far as to say I’m a talented artist- but that doesn’t stop me from enjoying it. I’ve loved every drawing, painting, and ceramics class I’ve ever taken. When my mind needs to zen, I like to make jewelry. The creative process is just good for the soul.

Making something is one thing, and the feeling you get from experiencing, viewing, or owning another person’s art is something entirely different.

First, there’s the exhibition of raw talent. How can someone sketch something so lifelike? How can they use color to stir emotions deep within? From one’s own hands, how can they bring life to clay or rock?

Then, there’s the pride you get when you can own a piece of art. It’s something that a person has put their all into, and it’s like they are giving a piece of themselves to you.

In this month’s issue, we chose to highNOV 2016 light some incredibly talented artists as well as establishments and events that pay homage to local talent. When I sat down with Dave Rothman, who is featured in The Art SEPT 2016 Side, we talked about life, the universe, and everything. (42, anyone?) I wish I could

have parlayed the entire conversation into the article, and choosing what bits to include was an incredibly difficult task for me. The following day, I went to Christopher Maslow’s workshop and listened to him tell the story of his artistic life. We were there for two hours, but I could have listened to him all day. My sister has been working with Studios of Cocoa Beach since it was just a concept. When I finally went in to take pictures, I totally understood why she’s been dedicating so much time, effort, and energy to it. It’s sharing beauty.

I’ve been to the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, to MOMA in New York City. I’ve been to the Dali museum in St. Petersburg, I’ve visited the Orlando Museum of Art. Anytime I have the opportunity to see art; I jump on it. I like to go by myself, to let the pieces speak to me however they see fit and not explain my feelings to anyone else.

This month, there are festivals like ArtWorks and the Cocoa Beach Art Show that will bring tons of art right to our hometowns. Remember, you don’t have to be “cultured” to appreciate art. Get out there, feast your eyes. Maybe even try your hand at creating something. There’s a chance you’ll even find a special something that that stretch of blank wall has always been missing.

“The Lagoon” by Christopher Maslow

“When I relocated to Miami in 2013, everything was new and unfamiliar. I began missing the small things about Melbourne that make your hometown so near and dear. Specifically the surf breaks I would frequent and the beautiful sunrise views when driving across the Indian River Lagoon. Subsequently, I began painting these special places of interest. “The Lagoon” piece, I consider to be one of my best paintings to date, incorporating all the elements of my stylistic approach while holding deep personal meaning and being easily recognizable as a Brevard County landmark.

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CONTRIBUTOR SPOTLIGHT

DEC: THE HOLIDAY ISSUE

Eva Raczkowska

’Tis the season! Regardless of religion or creed, December is a time for goodwill. It also happens to be the time for Surfing Santas! In the Holiday Issue, we’ll talk gifts, events, and peace on the Space Coast. If you would like to contribute to the December issue, please email Staff@thebeachsideresident.com by Friday, November 11.

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Haley Thompson EDITOR

Rachel Bilchak COPY EDITOR

Nataleigh Palmer BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

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CONTRIBUTORS Jackie Beatty, Jenny Bilchak, Samantha Deebel, Pat Delmonico, Jamie Glasner, John Goudie, Bill Hausmann, Marie Moore, Scooter Newell, Nataleigh Palmer, Eva Raczkowska, Dan Reiter, M. Alberto Rivera, Jennifer Ruisch, Kelsie Sandage, Teresa Speed

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Beachside Resident Photographer I’m from Warsaw, Poland. I went to a photography high school there and came to the United States in my junior year. While working in a photography studio in Long Island, New York, I realized it was too hard to make a living in photography. Eventually, I went back to school and finished my engineering degree, but photography has remained a hobby.

I’ve always tried to stay near the beach: Long Island, Miami Beach, Pompano Beach and the last 20 years have been in Indian Harbour Beach.

The best thing about living here is the weather, although last summer was a bear! I hated long, cold, gray and dreary winters up north. I love the small town feel, and of course, the beach!

The Beachside Resident is a free monthly publication and can be found at most local businesses throughout the beachside. We welcome both editorial and photo content by contributors.

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Contents

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Word on the Street Cross the Causeway Recipe Experience Brevard Surfrider FL Surf Museum Pets of the Month Local Scribe #1 Resident of the Month The Art Side Skilled Labor Open for Business Restaurant of the Month Local Amp Boardrider of the Month Jedi Grind Tricks Bartender of the Month Local Scribe #2 Album Reviews Patrick AFB Fishing Report Horoscopes/Puzzles Out and About Inquire of Juliet

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COCOA BEACH THAI & SUSHI

Taste JENNA'S BREEZEWAY

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V.F.W. 10148 Veteran’s Day Celebration Breakfast and Ceremony Commemorating Veteran’s 8am-10am Breakfast, 10am Ceremony

For more information, contact the Post at 321-783-4286

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Proceeds benefit Cancer Care Centers Foundation 10am-5pm, $10 donation Petty’s Suntree, 6115 North Wickham Road in Melbourne Pettysmeatmarket.com

39th Annual Satellite Beach Founder’s Day Parade & Craft Show: Back to the 60s

11am, Free admission Parade starts from Delaura Middle School parking lot and ends at DRS Community Center Satellitebeachrecreation.org

Rocky Water Brew Fest

(Rescheduled from 10/8) 1pm-5pm, $30 587 West Eau Gallie Boulevard in EGAD rockywaterbrewfest.com

Sail-A-Brations

3pm-6pm, Free admission 400 Jetty Park Road in Cape Canaveral Portcanaveralnews.com

First Annual Oyster Roast and Fish Fry

4pm-7pm, $30 for adults, children 12 and under free Field Manor, 750 Field Manor Drive, Merritt Island Fieldmanor.org

05-06 Central Florida Tough Mudder

9am, $135- $155 The Compound, 920 JA Bombardier Boulevard in Palm Bay Toughmudder.com

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3:30pm, $10- $40 Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive in Melbourne Tickets on raceentry.com

31st Annual SCC 15K and 2-Mile

Benefitting Space Coast Basket Brigade 6:45am, $2—$30 Gleason Park, 1233 Yacht Club Drive in Indian Harbour Beach Register on thedriven.net

10-12 Space Rendezvous 2016

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Gemini 12 Starting at 10am Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, SR 405 in Titusville Learn more about the schedule and pricing at astronautscholarship.org

11-13 Native Rhythms Festival

Hours vary, Free admission Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive in Melbourne Nativerhythmsfestival.com

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9am-5pm, $5-$75 Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science, 2201 Michigan Avenue in Cocoa Myfloridahistory.org/FloridaFrontiersFestival

Keep Brevard Beautiful River Fest 2016 Featuring John Michael Montgomery 3pm, $15- $125, Cocoa Riverfront Park, 401

Riveredge Boulevard in Cocoa Purchase tickets on eventbrite.com

Space Coast Feline Network’s Annual Holiday Dinner and Silent Auction

5:30pm, $60 The Veranda Room at Premier Banquet Hall, 105 McLeod Street in Merritt Island SCFNTNR.org

The Big Dinner hosted by Melbourne Woman’s Club

Proceeds go to Little Dresses for Africa 5:30pm, $20 Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church Community Room, 3050 North Highway A1A in Indialantic For tickets, call 5610870-5410 or go to brownpapertickets.com

US Military and First Responders Pub Crawl 7pm, $15 in advance or $20 day of event Starting at Jenna’s Breezeway, 20 North Brevard Avenue in Cocoa Beach Madhatterpromotions.com

13 28th Annual AMIKids Space Coast Fall Fundraiser

1pm-4pm, $150 donation admits two Vera Regional Community Center, 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Drive in Melbourne Amikids.org

15 Third Annual Veterans Fishing Challenge and Braggin’ BBQ Bash

9am-6pm,$75 Veterans Fishing Challenge & BBQ Bash, $15 for BBQ Bash only

Fishing on Orlando Princess, BBQ at Riverview Park, 2400 Riverview Drive in Melbourne Chamberorganizer.com

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8pm, $50- $85 King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 North Wickham Road in Melbourne Kingcenter.com

19 Melbourne Superkids Classic

Box Car Races for Special Needs Children 8am, Free to attend Imagine Charter School, 3355 Imagine Way in Melbourne Cmboxcarracing.com

City of Indian Harbour Beach Art & Craft Show

9am-5pm, Free to public, $30 Vendor spaces Gleason Park, 1233 Yacht Club Boulevard in Indian Harbour Beach Indianharbourbeach.org

32nd Annual Festival of Trees

9am-5pm, $5 The Courtyard at the Oaks, 1800 West Hibiscus Boulevard Suite 108 in Melbourne Jlsb.net

Hoot in the Park

10am-2pm, Free admission Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive in Melbourne Find the event on Facebook

Annual Bicycle Bar Tour for Homeless Veterans

11:30am, $15 in advance or $20 day of event Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill, 610 Glen Cheek Drive

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Thanksgiving Food Drive Providing full Thanksgiving spreads for needy families. Daily, Perishables brought in the week of Thanksgiving Hunkerdown Hideaway, 7 South Atlantic Ave Cocoa Beach Email Jill at Jillybeans@gmail.com for more information

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Cocoa Beach Art Show

9am, Free admission Downtown, Minutemen Causeway in Cocoa Beach Cocoabeachartshow.com in Port Canaveral Madhatterpromotions.com

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Motorcycle Poker Run to benefit Brevard Humane Society, 10am start, One hand $7, two hands $10 Starts at Brevard Humane Society Shelter, 1020 Cox Road in Cocoa Brevardhumanesociety.com

Space Coast Lightfest 5K

4:45pm, $25 until 11/10, $0 11/11 through race day Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive in Melbourne Spacecoastlightfest.com

22 Bob Dylan at Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando Road trip from Melbourne TRANSPORTATION ONLY 6pm, $55/seat cash, $58/seat credit card World of Beer Viera, 2290 Town Center Avenue, Melbourne Madhatterpromotions.com

24 Cocoa Beach Turkey Trot 5K

8am, $20-$100, Bailiwick Mall, 20 North Brevard Avenue in Cocoa Beach Cocoabeachturkeytrot.com

ArtWorks of Eau Gallie Fine Arts Festival Presented by the Eau Gallie Rotary Club Partner Brewery: Intracoastal Brewing Company 1pm-5pm, $30 in advance, $35 at gate Eau Gallie Square Artworksofeaugallie.org

Suntree Turkey Trot 5K/10K Fun Run and Walk

8:30am, $15 before 11/9, $20 11/10- race day Suntree Country Club, 1 Country Club Drive in Melbourne Suntreeturkeytrot.org

26 Shop Small Sip & Stroll

Check in 5pm-7pm, $20 in advance, $25 after 3pm day of event Downtown Cocoa Village, 1 Oleander Street in Cocoa Cocoafl.org

27 Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon 6am, $90- $110 Downtown Cocoa Village Spacecoastmarathon.com

29 Kenny G in Concert

7:30pm, Tickets starting at $48 King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 Â North Wickham Road in Melbourne Kingcenter.com

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CAUSEWAY EGAD in November

The Eau Gallie Arts District is right in your backyard and just across the causeway, hence the title of this series (suggested by EGAD, by the way). The volunteers, shop, gallery, and restaurant owners are rebuilding this classic example of authentic, original Florida.

Established in 1860, Eau Gallie chose to combine with Melbourne in 1969 and become one city, but retained its pioneering and slightly rebellious nature. When the neighborhood went “downhill” during the era of “sprawl and mall,” people wanted a change.

Retired artists, diehard neighbors, and merchants spent years of prep work to be selected as an official Florida Main Street, which it was awarded in 2010. Since that time, the newly dubbed Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD!) has gone on to win five state Main Street awards and attract new business. They’ve designed brand new benches and trash cans, purchased new bicycle racks, and installed over a dozen murals with more to come.

From hanging a street flag to kiosk signage, from murals to major street events, it all comes from the blood, sweat, and tears of volunteers—hey, what are you doing? Join us, because we have big plans for next year. It’s time to shake and bake and, yes, you can help.

Do something or buy something, even if it’s just a beer at First Friday. EGAD is the kind of place you need to park and get out, crawl around, dig in, and make it yours. You’ll find something you didn’t know was here. We’re waiting for you!

First Friday

November 4 & December 2 from 5:30-8:30pm EGAD celebrates every First Friday of the month with a theme, live music, select vendors, beer and food. Art & Antiques Studio offers their calendar of locally painted scenes, but November 4 is the opening reception of “Recycled,” an exhibit of transformed trash into something new and original and of museum quality.

Fifth Avenue Art Gallery’s annual Holiday Craft Show runs in November and December.

Rocky Water Brewfest

Saturday Nov. 5th 12pm - 5pm

Rescheduled!

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Ride Basel Bus to Art Basel Miami Beach

Saturday, December 3, 8am-8pm Every year, EGAD sends a luxury bus to Miami Beach to attend Art Basel, the biggest art show in America. Details are on egadtours.com

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1463 Highland Avenue | Free Admission Radiant Messenger: Drawings by China Marks thru January 7, 2017

China Marks explores the tangled nature of social relationships and human imperfections through a singular irreverent visual iconography.

Light Up the Arts at Foosaner Opening Nov. 9, 2016 Light Up the Arts, an exhibition of stained glass lamps and wall pieces created by Preston Studios, will open with a joint fundraiser to benefit the Brevard Symphony Orchestra and the Foosaner Art Museum on Saturday, November 5 in the Foosaner galleries.

The fundraiser includes a VIP preview of the exhibition, a cocktail reception, live music, and an auction of Preston original glassworks.

The Melbourne, Florida-based Preston Studios was founded by Jerry Preston and John Emery in November of 1976. 40 years later they have developed a body of work that is internationally acclaimed.

ArtWorks of Eau Gallie

The best-juried art show in Brevard for 20 years located along Highland Avenue, occurs for two days on November 19-20, 10am-5pm both days. Come join in the art, food, and more.

Let your voice be heard.

Recipe ofthe Month

GET OUT & VOTE

By Samantha Deebel

NOV. 8, 2016

Hey, Pumpkin Pie! Thanksgiving is here once again, and we are all counting our blessings after a close call with Hurricane Matthew. As you share your holiday meal with your friends and family this year, I hope that each and every moment together is delicious. And save room for dessert, to remember that life can be sweet!

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4 4EXPERIENCE BREVARD

By Nataleigh Palmer

of the Black Dahlia. With new games, it becomes easy to see the pattern. People typically get stuck in the same spot. Ryan finds the diversity of the players the most fascinating. “You have a NASA engineer and a delivery driver. You might assume that one would have an advantage over the other.

That’s simply not the case.”

Gameplay in Action

best. Ryan realized he didn’t feel that kind of joy in a job until now. “Selling smiles has been one of the most rewarding things I’ve experienced,” Ryan noted.

Room Design

Adventure Awaits

Escape Cocoa Beach offers mystery games that channel your inner hero. If you’ve ever claimed you could escape movie-style danger faster than the actors, this place is for you. They have four different theatrically period-accurate game rooms. The rooms available are Jail Break, Rocket Science, 2325 Tremont St., and most recently, the Mystery of the Black Dahlia. Your goal as a team is to find clues, solve puzzles and ‘escape’ in 60 minutes. The rooms (geared

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toward guests aged eight and up) are thrilling but not scary adventures.

Meet the Owners

Vhilena and Ryan Paine are husband and wife co-owners. They were inspired to open this business by a friend who’s a huge game room enthusiast. Ryan previously ran a sales business but felt unfulfilled. Vhilena is a mobile hair stylist whose clients are primarily elderly and homebound. As a hair stylist, she enjoys making people feel their

Early into developing the business, the Paines shied away from visiting other game rooms. They worried about subconsciously mimicking the other establishments. Ryan researched elite hidden safe rooms and leaned on his early construction experience.

His family’s antiquing background helped, and his father is an interior designer. He grew up learning the subtle difference between original furniture design and cheaper reproductions. “I had huge stage fright on Jail Break [their first game]. I knew from a design aspect of mid-century modern, [the 70s southern jailhouse] was spot on. But the actual gameplay-- I was nervous about it.”

Gameplay Solutions

With each room, the process of gameplay planning got easier. Last month, they debuted their fourth room, the Mystery

My editor Rachel Bilchak and I decided to play the game to get a real feel for the article. Virtual strangers to the 70s, we decided to play Jail Break. The room’s Smokey-andthe-Bandit vibe felt like a trip in a time machine. Players are handcuffed and then put in a holding cell attached to a sheriff ’s office. The goal is to get into his office, find your evidence bag and escape in under 60 minutes. Clues are provided only by request.

The first 20 minutes flew by as we ransacked the room. At one point I dropped a key out of arm’s reach and had to take off my shoe to retrieve it. We climbed under furniture, rifled through desks and searched the pockets of a SWAT vest. Some clues discovered and others overlooked while time marched on. Adrenaline pumped as we dug through a clutch of keys searching for the one to buy our freedom. We emerged in 90 minutes, a good 30 more than most players are allotted. As we happily posed for a photo, Rachel smiled big and teased, “I’m never robbing a bank with you-- ever.”

Escape Cocoa Beach is located at 5675 North Atlantic Avenue, Unit 113/114 in the Publix Cornerstone Plaza. Call to reserve a room at (321) 373-2627 or visit escapecocoabeach.com

Surfing Santa Surfs Into Cocoa Beach!

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Come to the beach and kick off the holiday season with a mystery Pro Surfing Santa!

Take pictures with Santa and celebrate good cheer, Cocoa Beach style!

Snap A SurfingSantaSelfie and post it to your favorite social media site using

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Mark your calendar for the official 2016 Surfing Santas event on December 24 at the end of Minutemen Causeway.

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UNITED By Nature

Lately, nature has revived my relationship with the earth. The weather is excellent; the breeze wonderfully calming. It’s hard to beat sitting on the porch listening to the wind chimes, reading, and drinking coffee.

In September, I hiked part of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia. The air smelled so sweet; it reminded me of maple syrup. The water in the creek felt smooth and soft when I drank it. Not having electricity after Matthew reminded me of how dependent I have become on electronics, and it worried me a little bit.

We are living in a comfortable environment -our homes. We can go an entire day without touching nature, but in the end, we are helpless without the actual earth.

I’m saddened when I see new construction where there were once trees. I wonder if humanity is on a path of becoming so disconnected from nature that we think we won’t need it. The Earth should be our first priority in all that we do. By putting it first, we are putting our children, our health, and each other first. Shouldn’t these things be our priority anyway? There is a direct correlation between the decline of our air, water, and food quality and an increase in disease.

The more polluted our environment becomes, the sicker we become. To truly care for ourselves and our families, we must do something to help decrease the pollution load, no matter how minute it may seem at first.

When everyone came together before, during, and after Matthew, it demonstrated our ability to help each other meet our needs for survival. During that time, we forgot that we may have different political or cultural beliefs. We were instead brought together by nature. We are constantly bombarded by media highlighting our differences and distracting what is truly important. I am so tired of labeling due to disagreement. If we allow ourselves to get caught up in our differences, our division could end humanity. Even though we may have differing opinions, we need to discuss it so we can figure out things that work and things that don’t. We need all kinds of approaches to solve our problems because we all want the same thing- good health.

Good health comes from a clean environment. We must work together to accomplish this. It may seem like a daunting task until you begin to see that things are already changing and you see people who are taking matters into their own hands. The rate of change will accelerate when more people become involved.

When deciding on who I want in a leadership position, I first need to know where

they stand on environmental issues. That is my first priority because I want to choose a candidate who understands that we, as a civilization, are in danger because of the way we are treating our environment. We can all agree that we need clean water, air, and food to survive and be healthy.

Familiarize yourself with which candidates support clean water in Florida on bullsugar.org.

Bullsugar’s mission is to empower voters to take back our water and government and to ensure a lasting legacy of clean water and healthy estuaries for future generations. You can also go to cornucopia. org, where they’ve created a scorecard grading members of Congress on their willingness to fight for transparency.

The Cornucopia Institute is a farm-policy research group watchdogging government and industry on matters impacting organic food and agriculture.

I hear people frequently commenting that it doesn’t matter if they vote. It does matter because there are representatives who are fighting to do what is right, and they really need our support.

See November events on Cocoabeach.surfrider.org

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SURF MUSEUM

By Dan Reiter

The summer months have come and gone...

but the Florida heat is still on.

Let Kabran Air keep you cool!

BARRIER ISLAND STYLE Beachside residents are forced to confront the ephemeral nature of our homes more often than, perhaps, than any other people in this country.

Had Hurricane Matthew arrived six hours later, or six hours earlier, and been drawn by upper-level steering currents just 20 miles to the west, our houses (almost all of them) would have been underwater. You go into these situations preparing for the worst, and when, a week later, you find yourself writing another Florida Surf Museum blurb from the dryness and comfort of your house, it stings just a bit of the miraculous. If nothing else, the lead-up to a potentially devastating hurricane––the evacuation and what you choose to take with, or leave behind––reminds you of the things in life that are truly important, and those you can just as easily let float away.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5:

The Potluck Barbecue is on Saturday night at Manatee Sanctuary Park Pavilion

HOBGOOD: THE EXHIBIT

If you haven’t had a chance, come check out our exhibit on the Hobgood brothers, which is still on display at the museum.

As always, follow us on Facebook (Florida Surf Museum) or go to our website (floridasurfmuseum.org) for more news, pictures, and events.

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in Cape Canaveral. Admission is $5.

Bring a covered dish. BYOB. This event is open to everyone.

For more info on WOW, contact Melody at 321-537-2045 or check out their Facebook page.

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Pets oftheMonth

The Brevard Humane Society has so many animals that want and deserve a loving home, and we can’t just pick one to spotlight! The BHS is located at 1020 Cox Road in Cocoa. You can call them at (321) 636-0127, or email them at shelter@brevardhumanesociety. You can also check out the Merritt Island Adoption Center at 155 Pioneer Road.

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ArtWorks of Eau Gallie is celebrating 20 years! Held along Highland Avenue in the Eau Gallie Arts District, this annual fine arts festival will be held

November 19- 20 from 10am- 5pm.

The 80 artists selected for the show explore a variety of media. Nearly all art forms and media are represented in this festival. Traditional art such as drawing, glasswork, and jewelry share the stage with mixed media and digital art. Do you ever wonder how it’s done? Watch art spring to life with your own eyes during live artist demonstrations throughout the show.

The show will also highlight local high school artists who will be granted the opportunity to display, sell and design art during the event. The student area will be on St. Clair Street.

The Art Outpost, presented by the Renee Foosaner Education Center, will be on St. Clair Street as well from 10am- 4pm both days. It will provide fun, free, dynamic activities for children of all ages.

The Festival is presented by ArtWorks of Eau Gallie and the Foosaner Art Museum, Florida Institute of Technology. Remember, admission to the museum is free during ArtWorks Festival, as it always is during regular

business hours!

Enjoy free art films at the Creativity Cafe in the Museum’s Harris Community Auditorium. The films will be shown at 11am and 2pm with a musical break in between.

A special thanks to Derek Gores who provided the artwork for the festival poster, and the poster design itself was created by the talented Ryan Speer. It will be available for purchase at the Information Booth during the Festival.

Eau Gallie Square is going to be rocking with a variety of toe-tapping bands and an assortment of food vendors to answer any food craving. The bands performing are Jon Parrot, Haze Over Hollywood, Bobby Day, The Grumpy Ole Trolls, and Cotta-Vibez.

As a special treat, on Saturday at noon, the Brevard Ballet Academy will dance in the streets at the intersection of Highland Avenue and St. Clair Street.

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By Nataleigh Palmer

Cocoa Beach is home to many artists.

One of them is Tony Sasso, a part-time painter and full-time community developer. Through his travels, he realized something was missing in this town. “[A thriving community has a] walkable place where you can get a cup of coffee, have a drink, a nice dinner, look at some art, and go shopping. An art co-op is one of the key elements for a successful walkable downtown.”

IDEA TO CONSTRUCTION

walls create partitions while keeping the space expansive.

ORGANIZERS

Organizers were impressed with the collaborative efforts of both the volunteers and the artists themselves. Everyone participated in the setup process. The group had twice as many artists apply than they could fit in the building.

The Studios is currently comprised of 20 artists who ‘buy-in’ or rent the space, and everything is for sale.

Contractor Peter Hain was instrumental in inspiring Sasso to make his dream a reality.

Sasso contends that the Studios wouldn’t exist without encouragement from Hain. He convinced Sasso to create the Studios and also did the demolition, buildout, and construction.

Sasso explained, “He took my crazy ideas and made them happen.”

To continue moving forward with the Cocoa Beach co-op, Sasso needed a talented group of volunteers. He recruited Kim Walker, a realtor and partner at Walker-Bagwell Properties, to organize several aspects of its creation. She was eager to join the effort and noted, “Cocoa Beach should be recognized as a place of artistic expression as we have a lot of great artists that deserve to be showcased.”

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

The co-op is located at 165 Minuteman next door to Heidi’s Jazz Club, a prime spot. Just off the beach, it’s centrally located for both residents and day trip-beachgoers. It took a lot of work to transform the once-vacant building into a vibrant art center. After removing the drop ceiling, exposed trusses became the anchor for suspended white walls. The hanging

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THE SETUP

SOMETHING AT EVERY PRICE POINT

While compiling artists, the jury had a huge pool of applicants. They worked hard to include an array of art styles and media at a variety of price points. “It’s important that somebody can walk in and purchase a gift, but also be able to make a major art purchase,” said Anne Conroy-Baiter, a painter and member of the Board of Directors.

WALK RIGHT IN

Since Cocoa Beach is a tourist town, the team made sure to include T-shirts as well as cards and prints for sale. The Studios wants to appeal to a wide variety of people; both serious art fans and the merely curious. Their goal is to minimize the intimidation factor. People are

sometimes unsure whether they’re dressed appropriately to walk into an art space. “We wanted to be a place where people feel comfortable to walk right in,” noted Conroy-Baiter.

WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD

On November 5, the Studios’ grand opening, the artists will be manning their displays. The group is looking for additional opportunities but is currently just in the startup phase. “It’s important to be respectful of already established events. We’re going to look for things to add to, like Friday Fest and the Thanksgiving Cocoa Beach Art Show. But we don’t want to step on toes, so we’ll be careful to help those existing organizations and be a nice fit,” added Conroy-Baiter.

EVENTS TO COME

The Studios hope to be more than an art gallery. The organizers envision classes and events that will enrich Cocoa Beach. A sidewalk chalk festival and kids camps during school breaks have been discussed. Master classes with wellknown artists can sharpen skills of local artists, professional and amateurs alike. Another popular trend the Studios would like to join is the sip- and-paint events. “There’s a great one in Melbourne called Painting with a Twist, you get to go out and be social and be creative. It

changes the energy of a social gathering. It’s a great way for people to get together to celebrate a birthday or any other kind of occasion,” said Conroy-Baiter.

A THRIVING DOWNTOWN

As construction on Minutemen is finalized, organizers foresee a more balanced use of space. More shopping, a diverse nightlife, and more of the things that make a community thrive. “Beach tourists spend the day, but you need a good mix of retail and entertainment to keep them here,” said Conroy-Baiter. “We’re helping to be part of the mix… People don’t want to come for one thing; they want to visit for a multitude of activities. We’re hoping to be one of the anchors for the art experience.”

The Studio’s grand opening is November 5 from 7-10pm at 165 Minuteman Causeway in Downtown Cocoa Beach. For more information visit studiosofcocoabeach.org or their Facebook page.

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The ART Side

By Rachel Bilchak

David Rothman:

Don’t Forget the Past, Look to the Future David Rothman’s name may not be immediately familiar to you, but if you’ve spent any time in or around Downtown Cocoa Beach in the past year or so, then you definitely know his work.

A skilled artist who tackles ‘all styles, all mediums,’ Rothman’s craftsmanship graces the walls of Coastal Produce, Twin Finnegan’s, Kabran Air Conditioning, and Jazzy’s Mainely Lobster. He’s working on a mural for The Beachside Resident’s office as well. Fortunate to have our workspace transformed by him, we wanted to take some time to share more about Rothman with the community. We met up for this interview at Surfinista, and our conversation touched on topics ranging from the Hindu Trinity to quantum physics to DNA. But for the purpose of this article, we focused on what he’s most passionate about- his art.

THE PAST

Originally from Tampa, Rothman grew up with a supportive, creative family.

His parents encouraged him to pursue his interests, allowing his artistic talents to unfold at an early age. “Whatever we were interested in, it was okay. It wasn’t you should do this, or you should do that. It was more like ‘Okay, this is what you’re into? Alright.’”

In college, he received his bachelor’s degree in fine arts, focusing on sculpture, painting, and art history. Upon graduation, he spent time working and developing curriculum for the Prodigy Cultural Arts Program, which uses visual and performing arts to reach at-risk youths.

Shortly after, Rothman started to travel constantly, breaking into the art

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worlds of New York and southern Florida, particularly Miami. He divided his time in both locations, spring and summer in New York and the cold winter months in Miami.

It was during this period that he began doing street art in earnest, all the while having a steady job in the meantime.

This was an integral time in his life, as he started to learn what he calls “the street hustle.” In other words, creating art for a living, not just as a pastime.

“My college and longtime friend, Blake Emory, he definitely pushed me more, because he never really had a normal job. He pushed me to just take the plunge. He was like, ‘Rothman, you gotta take the dive. If you’re working fulltime, you’ll never be able to direct the energy to become a full artist or get anywhere with it. There were times that I was with those guys and it was like, get on the train or get back to my normal life.”

THE PRESENT

Rothman now creates art full-time, and while he still works with a variety of mediums, painting is definitely what he’s

most comfortable with. To go even further, he loves doing murals. “The bigger, the better. It engulfs you, it encapsulates you.” And his murals here in Cocoa Beach have been getting a lot of attention.

Although he’s been coming to Cocoa Beach to surf for over 25 years, he became a permanent resident about eight years ago. The waves weren’t the only thing that drew him here though, it was the history.

“Cocoa Beach just has a really good vibe. There’s family, it’s a small beach town. It’s not a huge city where everyone is just grinding. There’s more of a laid back feel, and I like that. I like being in nature and being near the waves. And if you can imagine what it was, for the Ais people…”

The original beachside residents, the Ais, are a big inspiration for Rothman. He credits fellow Cocoa Beach artist Rick Piper for influencing this interest, and for encouraging him to share their story through his work.

“I’ve always related to native culture, and I’ve always been inspired by that. It just seems like the older cultures were more in tune with nature, that they were more in tune with

community… For whatever reasons, they were definitely on a different frequency than we are.”

The focal point of the mural on The Beachside Resident’s office depicts a young Ais boy. Kneeling by the water’s edge, he pushes a boat off into the current. “It’s exploring the universe through the eyes of a young warrior, and also celebrating the indigenous people of this region… I feel that they were on to something, and I feel it was very important.

And for us to forget that, and just mow it down and just keep going and just keep progressing, I think we’re doing an injustice to mankind, to our own existence. So, don’t forget the past, look to the future.”

THE FUTURE

For all that we’ve seen of Rothman’s work, he’s made it clear that we haven’t seen anything yet. “I have a lot of content that I haven’t published because of time and not spreading myself too thin. Soon, there will be a massive unfolding of content and publishing and bringing attention to different organizations [like the World Wildlife Fund and Wildlife continued on pg 40

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SKILLED LABOR

By Rachel Bilchak

Christopher

MASLOW The Process Behind

EVERYTHING

Behind the doors of a nondescript warehouse in Melbourne lies the workshop of Christopher Maslow.

One of the area’s most celebrated talents, Maslow is a Melbourne native who has made a name for himself in various facets of the art community. He invited The Beachside Resident into the organized chaos of his studio to give us insight on what drives him to develop his craft, and what keeps him here. A natural storyteller, we settled into the cadence of his voice, lulled into the tale of his artistic process.

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THE SALT LIFE

Like many beachside youths, Maslow’s earliest loves were surfing and skating. He dreamt of becoming a professional surfer, touring the world and getting paid to catch waves.

Around 14 though, he realized that if he was going to make it big, it would have already happened. “At that point, I started thinking well, what else can I do that I love and doesn’t feel like work, that will still allow me to live that lifestyle? That’s when I turned to art.”

He made do by striking bargains with sponsored friends. In exchange for drawing on their boards, they’d let him ride. His work got noticed by a local shaper, and Maslow was offered his first paying gig for art. Customizing boards allowed him to establish a semi-lucrative foothold in the surfing world.

TAKING IT TO THE STREETS

When he was 18, Maslow moved to Los Angeles to go to school for apparel manufacturing. While learning to use computers to design and how to market a brand, one of the grittier artistic elements of the city grabbed his attention. “I’m on the train to school downtown every day and seeing all this graffiti.

On the buildings, on the trains, on the side of the riverbed.

And I’m stuck to the glass because all of a sudden, I discovered this thing that was as cool as as skateboarding or surfing.

It felt familiar to the surf/skate culture; I had seen it used in the advertising and graphics. I was like, I gotta learn how to do this. I instantly became obsessed with it.”

To Maslow, graffiti is more than just an art form. It’s a reputation. “It was always important to me to have notoriety in the graffiti world. I wasn’t just a street artist that started painting murals; I’d shed blood, sweat, and tears for graffiti. I’d risked my freedom and safety countless times, often getting myself into situations that would scare the average person away. But I was so passionate about it that I kept going back for more.”

DEVELOPING THE BRAND

For 10 years, Maslow stayed in L.A. He designed clothing, painted on canvas, and did his graffiti. As he honed his skills, he became more confident in his art. This introduced him to the world of large-scale mural painting.

“I developed a certain amount of skill to where I felt like anything I could do with a brush, I could do with a spray can.

So I started to get jobs to do murals because people wanted large-scale work, and there weren’t a lot of people who could do that. Although it was slow, the opportunities were starting to show. And I would take them… Later, I realized all of these things that I was creating were congruent, and at that time I established the “SLOW” brand that was essentially an extension of myself and these things I was creating.”

Around 2009, a downturn in the economy made Maslow decide to move back to Melbourne. He took the lessons he’d learned in L.A. and opened up a shop in Downtown Melbourne, Slow Gallery and Fashion. His intention was to liquidate stock he’d produced in California and be able to

create new art in the meantime. He garnered plenty of attention from local press and collectors and became Melbourne’s newest sensation. While this was a success, something was bothering him.

“It wasn’t until a few years ago that I realized I’d been doing all this promotion for a pseudonym when I should be focusing on my own personal name, my government name. Which I felt holds more weight for me personally and in the fine art world… I wanted to be recognized for who I am, not this alter identity.”

Realizing this, he chose to close down Slow Gallery and Fashion and opened the Christoper Maslow Gallery. After two years, Maslow decided that he’d rather spend more time on the creative components rather than the retail aspect. He’d been spending a lot of time in Miami helping build up the Wynwood Arts District, and felt that he needed to capitalize on the buzz that it was creating. So he closed the gallery and moved into his current warehouse workspace. There he’d create work, then drift between here and a Miami gallery to sell it.

HOMETOWN GLORY

As the years have gone on, Melbourne’s economy has been flourishing. Companies like SpaceX, Northrop Grumman, and FIT have brought great opportunity to the area. “I realized that Melbourne was growing in a positive way and I really wanted to be part of that growth. I decided that it was time to shut down the [Miami] studio and shift my focus to continued on pg 40 N O V 2016

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FOOSANER ART MUSEUM

By Nataleigh Palmer The Florida Institute of Technology’s Foosaner Art Museum offers world-renowned art exhibits, an impressive permanent collection, and a bevy of classes. Its three-museums-in-one complex provides something for everyone.

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“Radiant Messenger: Drawings by China Marks” is currently on display in the main building. China Marks calls her work “process-directed, constructed fabric drawings.”

She uses a commercial sewing machine to collage layers upon layers. Sara Russo, the curator of education at the museum noted, “It’s a combination of drawing and quilting.” Carla Funk, the director of University Museums with Florida Institute of Technology explained, “Her unusual process, creating characters constructed from fabric, using dense thread patterns, screen-printing and fusible adhesive, morphs into hybrid, anthropomorphic creatures celebrating a childish exuberance of life tempered by the trained eye of a serious artist.”

The Renee Foosaner Art Education Center

Just across the street from the museum is the Renee Foosaner Art Education Center. The center offers art classes and workshops to the public. Some of their most popular adult classes include pottery, photography, mixed media, figure sculpture, and watercolor. Their hands-on studios also host Clay Dates. Clay Dates are nighttime classes offered on Thursdays where you can bring a friend, some wine

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and throw a pot. The tuition provides materials for two and a chance to impress your certain someone.

Ceramics Program

The museum has a thriving ceramics department. Pottery lines the shelves of the glazing room ready to be bisque fired. Russo believes clay isn’t intimidating. “It’s very elemental, and you can get really dirty, but you can make mistakes and it’s ok. You can just ball the clay up and start again.” Clay classes are very popular regardless of age. They have classes for ages five to 99. “A five-year-old can pull a pot the first time they sit down. They have no pretenses; they just do it.”

Summer Camps & Children’s Classes

The center also has a huge space for summer day camps. “It’s a messy, dirty space but it’s a great room for art,” Russo added. Last summer, the camp hosted over 500 children. The young artists always work on projects in conjunction with the museum. “We always visit and are inspired by what is going on in museums. We try to focus on one universal theme.”

For example, currently, the museum offers a collage and storytelling workshop in conjunction with the China Mark’s exhibit on display.

Frits Van Eeden Gallery

Within the Renee Foosaner Education Center is the Frits Van Eeden Gallery. The gallery showcases local art educators and rotates about three exhibitions per year. Russo shared, “We have an eclectic, fun gallery that’s always changing. It has a real tie to our local artist community. All of our artists are local residents.” On display now is Grace Leal, a mixed-media artist who was born in Havana, and is now a Cocoa resident. “She’s a scavenger. She goes to estate sales, thrift sales and even dumpster dives for her art,” Russo told us. Her work reflects “the human need to create ritual.” Acrylic paintings of crows called Toti line the walls. Each Toti has its own personality. In Cuban society, they have a saying that translates to “the crow holds all the blame.” Russo explained, “If you blame the Toti it’s like a scapegoat. You can see elements of the Toti as a central image... throughout her exhibits.”

The Museum Around the Corner

Brevard’s only fine art museum is just around the corner from everything in Melbourne.

The museum’s multitude of free events and displays are perfect for weekend dates or cultural fun. Don’t miss out on all that the museum can offer your inner artist.

Florida Institute of Technology’s Foosaner Art Museum is located at 1463 Highland Avenue in Melbourne and free to visit. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am- 4pm. For more information visit foosanerartmuseum.org or their Facebook page. The museum is funded by their loyal members and the Florida Institute of Technology.

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By Deb Lindsay, MFWF Curator

There are a multitude of creative individuals who make Brevard an exciting culinary destination, and they deserve to be celebrated.

Additionally, we wanted to bring them together in one place so they and everyone else can see that they are a community of local talent that needs to be supported so that they can continue to thrive. Therefore, the first annual Melbourne Food and Wine Festival takes place Saturday, November 12 from 6-10pm in Historic Downtown Melbourne. The event is sponsored by Melbourne Main Street, who is ever-dedicated to revitalizing Historic Downtown Melbourne.

It was a great experience for us to reach into the restaurant community to find the group of generous volunteers who will be here on the 12th. We want to use this event to build a virtual platform for the culinary community as a whole, to connect them so they can communicate as a vital part of Brevard’s economic and social life. We are very grateful to the 1,000 people who made this a sold-out event, and to the varied restaurants that have stepped up to feed them. It will be an exciting evening, but that is just the beginning of something that can be much bigger.

For one night only, the Festival footprint will run from Hell ‘n Blazes Brewing Co. on the east end to Main Street Pub on the west. In between will be tents full of restaurants from all over Brevard providing food, drink, and entertainment, plus seating to enjoy the passing parade. Everyone will enjoy an exciting evening of live entertainment, Stella Artois beer and lots of wine. All the restaurants and bars on the strip will be open and offering their signature experiences to all.

The headline entertainment is a free concert

by La Calle Band, a Latin/Pop band based in Central Florida with a high-energy, danceable

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and interactive performance style. The group performs a broad musical variety, with song covers ranging from Carlos Vives and Juan Luis Guerra to Marc Anthony, Coldplay, Santana, U2 and unique Bachata arrangements of Beatles hits. LaCalle Band truly takes it to the street, delivering the quintessential Latin street party with a seamless blend of music and dance.

On a different note (pun intended), the Melbourne Municipal Band is sending three groups: the Adagio Sax Quartet, Oh Golly Dixieland Band, and the Sunshine Brass Quintet. Atlantic Music is providing a state-of-theart grand piano and a jazz pianist. Andy and Becca, The Homebrew Duo will play Celtic-infused jazz and classical, and Satellite High School will be sending several musicians from their celebrated program. There may also be some surprise performers added to the mix.

The organizers are trying to create a diverse blend of cultural experiences to complement the diversity of the culinary offerings.

If Iron Chef is your thing, there will be a Chef Competition featuring chefs from Trend Kitchen, Ocean 302, Melbourne Seafood Station and the Firehouse Restaurant and Lounge. They’ll create dishes from a mystery basket in a limited time. The competition will be judged by three neutral chefs, who will use nationally-accredited standards to choose the best. In addition to bragging rights, the Culinary Institute of America has donated prizes for the winner. There will also be a People’s Choice award, based on votes from the wristband holders. Head on down to the kitchens in Matt’s Casbah parking lot, the first chef is off at 6:15pm, with the rest starting 15 minutes

Brevard Boasts a Wide Variety of Cultural Gastronomic Gems, Including: 1. Alexandria Grill for Middle Eastern Cuisine 2. Bean Sprout Asian Cuisine and Sushi Bar 3. Chez Quan’s for unique Latin-Asian fusion 4. Hazel’s Caribbean celebrates Jamaican Cuisine 5. Mangetsu Korean BBQ 6. Meg O’Malley’s Irish Pub 7. PC Keats from a multinational repertoire 8. Pico Alto PHC- Peruvian Cuisine 9. Red Ginger Authentic Chinese 10. Olé Fire and Grill for Spanish/Latin classics

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apart. The winners will be recognized at 9pm on the main stage.

1,000 lucky wristband holders will also enjoy unlimited bites from the diverse culinary stars participating, complemented by sips from local craft brewers and a worldwide selection of wines.

There will be beer sips from Hell ‘n Blazes, Intracoastal Brewing Company, Brevard Ale Works and Florida Brewing Company, a selection of ciders from Iron Oak Post and wines from too many winemakers to name.

But with Southern Glazer’s Wines and Spirits, Breakthru and Republic National Distributing Company on board, rest assured you’ll find some favorites. On the soft side, discover Awaken Kombucha, Anaya Coffee, and Island Root Kava Bar. Proceeds from this event will go towards the Melbourne Main Street ‘Light up the Night’ project. Our goal is to use aesthetics and design to drive economic growth in Downtown Melbourne. A community hub that represents everything that is arts, culture, and entertainment, Downtown Melbourne plays a key role in helping Brevard’s companies attract and retain talent. We want to use lighting to create ambiance, and further brand Downtown Melbourne as the premier location for community members to live, work, and play. Through the use of high-quality, long-lasting LEDs, we can create a sense of community well being while fostering a safe and family friendly Historic Downtown.

This event represents a broader agenda by the Main Street organization to capitalize on the

1. Backwater 2. Bagel 13 3. Bar Refuge 4. The Burger Place 5. The Firehouse Steak House 6. The Gathering Table 7. Hula Moon Tiki Grill 8. Island Pasta Company 9. Mainstreet Pub 10. The Mansion 11. Matt’s Casbah 12. Melbourne Seafood Station 13. Off the Traxx 14. Panther Dining Hall at FIT 15. Petty’s Meat Market 16. Tabone’s Po’ Boys 17. Two Chicks and a Pot

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assets of our downtown and use it as a means to connect the culinary community county-wide, while showcasing the revitalization efforts taking place in Downtown Melbourne. Through the Melbourne Mural Project and the Street to Home Movement, Main Street is taking a holistic approach to revitalization and sees its efforts as key for economic development. Not only for the downtown, but also for the large tech-focused companies working to attract and retain talent to the area.

This event couldn’t be possible without the sponsorship support generously provided by local businesses such as Einstein’s Bagels, BMW of Melbourne, One Insurance Group, and the Harris Corporation just to name a few. To learn more, go to MelbourneFoodAndWine.com

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RiverFest

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On November 12, River Fest 2016, a Keep Brevard Beautiful (KBB) annual event, will begin at 3pm at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village.

KBB is an affiliate of the Keep America Beautiful program that was established in 1953. The Brevard County branch has spent over 30 years serving their goal of sustainability and environmental consciousness within our community. Executive Director Tony Sasso states in his address on the KBB website that, “KBB educates the citizens of our county about recycling and diminishing waste and strives to assist with attracting businesses and tourists to our lovely communities.�

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When I spoke with Tony, he told me about how the origins of the River Fest began as a fundraiser in one of his friend’s backyards.

With the success of that fundraiser, the event has grown every year. For the past couple of years, the event has been held at the Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village. This year, KBB worked with Deuterman Productions and Nash FM to bring John Michael Montgomery to the Space Coast. A local artist will get the show started at 3:30pm while you’re checking out the variety of local environmental exhibits and activities available for the whole family. One of the greatest pillars of KBB’s philosophy is educating our youth about our lagoons, beaches, and how to sustain our environment into the future.

The money raised during the event will go towards benefitting our beaches, lagoons, and keeping our community beautiful. Ray Scott will perform at 4:30pm followed by a presentation by KBB at 6pm. Walter McGuire then takes the stage before John Michael Montgomery starts at 8pm. John Michael originally played with his brother Eddie in the Montgomery Gentry band before beginning his solo career in the early 90s. A couple years after setting out on his own, he had his first Billboard number one hit with the song, “I Love the Way You Love Me,” and that was just the beginning. For the past 20 years, John Michael Montgomery has had a string of relatable hits that people take to heart.

Keep Brevard Beautiful creates a positive impact within our community to make our

home a beautiful place to live. On November 12 the concert is not the only event that KBB has planned. From 8-10am, there will be a beach cleanup group at Pelican Beach in Satellite Beach. There will also be another beach cleanup at Canova Beach Park in Indian Harbour Beach from 9:30-10:30am.

Canova Beach Park is otherwise known as Sandy Paws Beach because it is Brevard’s dog-friendly beach. (But don’t worry, the event listing specifies it’s just litter you’ll be cleaning up if you attend!) Once at River Fest, you’ll have time to explore the different exhibits on environmental responsibility along with the local vendors and food that will be on hand.

If you would like to get involved before River Fest, on November 9 and 10 KBB will have their monthly Action Team meetings.

Check KBB’s website to find out which meeting you should attend depending on where you live in the county. Bryan Bobbitt, Events and Volunteer Coordinator for KBB, said it’s great how people take such ownership of the beaches with a community awareness and pride. Along with the many activities at booths during River Fest, there will be two different kinds of bounce houses, an electric car club, and the Brevard Sheriff canine adoption services will be on hand if you’re thinking about adopting an animal.

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Boardrider ofthe Month

By Jenny Bilchak

KARALYN WOULAS November beachside is always a jiving month that many of us look forward to. The weather is near-perfect, and the feeling is that a special time of year is upon us. As residents, we look forward to Thanksgiving weekend and the promise of holiday events to come in December.

We’re still cleaning up from Hurricane Matthew, and parts of our country reflect a disaster area. We’re also faced with one of the most widely-divided presidential elections of our nation’s time. Not to mention all of the other disturbing occurrences we’re faced with in our daily news. So this month we wanted to talk to a boardrider who is trying to make the best out of this interesting month and election year- Cocoa Beach Seat 3 City Commissioner Candidate, Karalyn Woulas.

I got to catch up with Karalyn at the new Studios of Cocoa Beach art gallery, and it was a great conversation. I asked Karalyn to tell us about herself and how she became a beachside resident.

“I grew up in Fort Lauderdale and moved to Brevard in 2008 to attend FIT,” she said. “I got my degree in Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mathematics. During school, I lived with my parents. I was lucky enough to get a job right out of college with United Space Alliance to work on the shuttle program. In the eight years I did that, I worked hard and was able to buy my first home. While growing up, I always wanted to live in Cocoa Beach.

When that time came, I bought here and I’m here to stay.”

Being a beachside resident is a very special thing, and anybody living here past, present or future knows this. I asked Karalyn what made her want to live here, and what’s really keeping her around.

“The ocean is keeping me here,” she declared. “Being able to walk to the beach

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from my home and just take a stroll up the shore. Being able to take my board and surf whenever I want. The overall accessibility of the ocean keeps me here.”

Next, I wanted to know how she became a boardrider. I knew she, like me, wasn’t born on a surfboard as many others here are.

“I always wanted to surf growing up, but no one in my family did. When I asked my dad he always answered with ‘You need to study.’

So this went on through college and it was always the same answer. ‘You need to study.’

Then one day it changed and was ‘When you graduate.’ So when that day came it was our first order of business. I got an Allen White 8’6” and I was hooked. I worked up in Cape Canaveral at that time, so I would check the waves at lunch then hit it when I got off.”

We’ve been seeing Karalyn out more in the public eye because of her campaigning, and I learned about another one of her passions.

She’s lead singer in two bands, Lady and the Tramps and Karalyn and the Dawn Patrol. I really loved the name of Karalyn and the Dawn Patrol, so I asked for the history behind that.

“This was my second band and we got booked for a festival, but my friend that booked the event said we had to have a name,” she replied. “Since this was kinda my band, I figured I’d use my first name. My middle name is Dawn and all the rest of the band surfs together. So it all came together perfectly.”

Karalyn also mentioned that she’s lucky enough to have shaper Ricky Carroll as the drummer in both of her bands. So needless to

say she’s “Reppin’ Ricky!”

It was a pleasure to chat with Karalyn for this month’s interview, and like always we wanted to end it with shout-outs and advice for the groms.

Karalyn wanted to give shout outs to Ricky Carroll, the morning jocks at WRRJ, both her bands, the fellows from Seed, Frank Rios and Matt Sams and their bands, Rick Hinman, Steve Wilson, Jay, Crystal Cooper,

Monica and Surfette Cocoa Beach, Veronica Manning, and John Hall.

Some advice for the groms is “Stay in school. Find what you love, and it can take you anywhere.” And I couldn’t agree with her more kids!

Remember this November is different than recent November’s for many of us, but please don’t let it change you. Stay safe everyone and see you in the water.

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Giving Thanks

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Over the last couple of weeks, I have had about 30 different ideas on how to write this column. I have been stoked, sad, excited, angry, irritated, ecstatic, devastated, sober, drunk, loved, and hated all in the course of a few weeks. I’ve had about 200 emails, calls, texts and DM’s on all types of social media about the skate park asking about the status, and most importantly, if there was anything they could help out with in the process. I want to say thanks to those people for reaching out to Matt and myself at the skate park. So, with that, I thought I would give some thanks to some of the craziness instead of complaining.

I am thankful that my mother gave

me a skateboard in 1974. I am thankful that through lots of name-calling and getting picked on that I continued to skateboard for my entire life thus far. I am thankful to be a skateboarder. I am thankful that the skate park insurance issue will be resolved soon (hopefully by the time you read this). I am thankful for our city management and our city commission and our mayor. I am thankful for old friends and the new groms that I meet in town every day. I am thankful for the smile I get when I see a kid learn how to ride a skateboard. I am thankful for excellent doctors that can help my loved ones. I am thankful for the most inspirational and strong family. I am thankful for having a most incredible daughter. I am thankful for my ability to travel and see new places.

I am thankful for both my relevance and insignificance in this world. I am thankful for trusting and competent coworkers. I am thankful to get to watch the next generation of skateboarders progress the art. I am thankful for sunflowers, gardeners, and caregivers. I am thankful for those who worked hard constructing the building I stayed in during Hurricane Matthew. I am thankful for simple notes left for me. I am thankful for breakfast on my balcony. I am thankful for reruns of “The Honeymooners” and

“Curb Your Enthusiasm.” I am thankful for the roof of The Surf and full moons on the beach. I am thankful for local businesses and seeing people making a dream come true. I am thankful for people who know me better than I know myself. I am thankful for those little moments in time where a spark is created that influences great events. And who isn’t thankful for the wonderful barkeeps of the BARmuda Triangle?

Congrats to all of the competitors of the Salty Sweet Surf Fest held during October.

There were over 100 female surfers entered in the annual contest. The waves were large and in charge and sometimes sloppy, but it didn’t phase the girls. Vendors and spectators meshed well with the Minutemen “beach crowd,” with fairly decent weather most of the time for everyone to enjoy.

Thanks to Crystal Cooper for being such an awesome host!

Wow! Did you see all of those Jeannies running in the Cocoa Beach Half Marathon? That race really inspired me. I sat and watched the runners go by my apartment before biking (I know, lazy) up to the finish line where Mitch Varnes was announcing the winners of the race as well as the “Jeannie Look-alike” costume contest. Thousands of runners were in attendance as Mitch and Dawn Wells (Mary Ann Summers from

Gilligan’s Island) presented awards to the top three Jeannie finalists. MARY ANN! –I had to snap a selfie. It’s blurry but it’s one of my favorite pics! Thanks to Courtenay Porter and Mitch for such a fun event.

Look out for the Cocoa Beach Art Show happening in Downtown Cocoa Beach during the Thanksgiving weekend. Such a great time, and the all-time CB reunion block party will be going on all weekend with bands and food and art.

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BARTENDER OF THE

MONTH

By Nataleigh Palmer

COCOA BEACH

BREWING COMPANY

Beach towns like Cocoa Beach are full of small, blink-and-youmiss-it-type businesses. Many residents may be unaware that a nano brewery is nestled in the heart of Atlantic Avenue.

Sadly, Hurricane Matthew knocked out power and spoiled their beer. When owner Chris McCall reached out for help reopening, patrons didn’t blink; they pitched in.

NANO FANS McCall and his wife Tracy founded the company in 2008. Since then they’ve gone on to win numerous awards and accolades. It’s also become a popular destination for local aerospace personnel. Their wares were mentioned in the Air & Space Smithsonian Magazine as, “a brew for the launch crew.”

STORM DAMAGE The building itself was relatively unscathed by Matthew’s fury. The beer wasn’t so lucky. Lack of power caused more damage than the storm itself. It prevented the pumps and chillers from keeping the fermentation process controlled.

Ingredients such as barley were also spoiled due to a small leak in a storage room. Without beer in process or on tap, they lost what it takes to be a brewery. “The lack of electricity and the water [damage] cost us. But that’s not even close to our deductible. Hurricane policies on the beachside... they’re very expensive and fairly restrictive,” McCall explained.

BROTHERHOOD OF BEER McCall used GoFundMe to reclaim some of his losses. Moved by the generosity of patrons and friends, he was able to reimburse

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lost wages to his employees. One of the largest donations came from a fellow local brewery, Florida Beer Company. Jim Massoni and James Webb personally dropped off five barrels (or 10 kegs) of their craft beer. Stocked with seven or eight varieties of Florida Beer Company’s best, CBBC kept their taps flowing. The donation was key to keeping the doors open while they’re brewing new stock. “They did us a huge, huge favor.” Cocoa Beach Brewing Company reopened on October 13 with great craft beer, just not theirs.

BACK TO WORK Cocoa Beach Brewing fans have nothing to fear. New brew is on the way. “We’ll be able to start having our own beers on tap soon. “The pale ale usually takes about 10 to 14 days.

Our longest beer which we wouldn’t make till Christmas time anyway is our barley wine.

Our Oktoberfest lager… requires ice cold temperatures. We won’t be having Oktoberfest this year.” You can cry over spoiled beer but not McCall’s lost grain. It all goes to a farmer.

“We give him the used grain for his pigs. But we usually get to make beer with it first. This time, they get the good stuff.”

The Cocoa Beach Brewing Company would like to thank the generosity of friends, especially the Florida Beer Company. The Cocoa Beach Brewing Company is located at 150 North Atlantic Avenue. Visit them on their website cocoabeachbrewingcompany.com or Facebook for updates.

LOCAL Scribe

A Very

BEACHSIDE Thanksgiving Generally considered a sleepy beach town in the fall and winter months, Thanksgiving and the following couple days are some of the most happening times for Cocoa Beach residents. Starting on Thanksgiving day and continuing throughout the weekend, there’s enough activity going on to last people a few months till the tourists start trickling back in. So without further ado, here are the goings-on for November 24th- 27th!

Thursday, November 24: Cocoa Beach Turkey Trot 5K The official kickoff to Thanksgiving weekend, the Cocoa Beach Turkey Trot benefits the Cocoa Beach High School cross-country and track teams. Registration is between 6:30am- 7:50am, and the race gun goes off at 8am sharp. It’s open to individuals and to “Turkey Teams” of four who must do the race while carrying a frozen turkey between them. The race begins and ends at Bailiwick Mall, 20 North Brevard Avenue, with an awards ceremony taking place at 9:30am.

Learn more at CocoaBeachTurkeyTrot.com Friday, November 25: Surfing Santa Surfs Into Cocoa Beach Forget going shopping on Black Friday, get to the beach at Alan Shepard Park to see the kickoff event for Surfing Santas 2016! With a mystery Surfing Santa, this will be your holiday fix to tide you over until the real Surfing Santa event takes place on Christmas Eve. Learn more at SurfingSantas.org

Friday, November 25- Sunday, November 27: Cocoa Beach Art Show For over 50 years, an art show has dominated Downtown Cocoa Beach the weekend after Thanksgiving. This year will be no different. The show will include the work of more than 150 artists; there’s bound to be something for everybody. Shop for others, or go ahead and treat yourself to something new. Everything will start Friday evening with a street party from 6pm-11pm, and the art show itself will start on Saturday at 9am.

Vendors will be open until 5pm, with music going until 11pm. On Sunday the activities kick off at 10am, and will culminate at 5pm.

While downtown, don’t forget to stop by Mai Tiki Park. Carly Sinigoi and company have been hard at work transforming the space, so stop by and check it out!

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Album Reviews Volume 2 Geezër

Independent Release, 2016 Quick on the heels of their solid debut, Geezër has released a strong follow-up. “Volume 2” gets to the point without a lot of folderol. These old timers are hard at it with eight new tunes.

They’re taking their early-bird rock and roll show on the road with new songs and a fistful of AARP coupons.

There’s a blustery, lighthearted playfulness running the length of the disc. “Boom-Chicka-Pop,” “Me-Me, No-No,” and “Sad Banana” are all silly bits of fun. The band seems to have cornered the market on distortion-fueled buoyant numbers.

Which is great, because it’s always important to have an angle.

There’s also three covers on here: Katy Perry, The Ramones, and Motörhead. “I Kissed a Girl” tromps about with brash aplomb. The band does a good job of changing up a Ramones song without destroying it. “She’s the One” has a nice vocal back and forth with Katty Pleasant and Harvey Geezër. His vocal delivery is sly, and he plays it cool here. It’s refreshing.

Closing number “(We Are) The Road Crew” is a fine tribute to Motörhead, and the passing of the inimitable Lemmy Kilmister. The band is in fine form here, with exceptional guitar leads from Leonard Geezër. The solo that closes the song turns and growls, moving inward on itself. It builds a head of steam, charging to the end. Softly, Harvey Geezër offers these insightful words of wisdom as the song churns, “If you think you’re too old for rock ‘n’ roll/ Then you are.” Amen.

It’s Hard | The Bad Plus

Sony Music Entertainment/Okeh Records, 2016 There are countless piano trios, and then there’s The Bad Plus. Formed in Minnesota, The Bad Plus has been at their unique form of artistry since 2000. They dove into covers, but not ones typically favored by jazz artists. No, their deconstructions of radio-friendly rock and pop made people take notice. While steering “Iron Man” or “Smells Like Teen Spirit” through previously uncharted waters, the band’s playing was always top-shelf and imaginative.

This latest collection “It’s Hard” is all covers, running the gamut from Peter Gabriel to Prince to Barry Manilow. There are jazz purists who still see this as an unpardonable sin, forgetting that John Coltrane’s seminal reading of “My Favorite Things” became an expansive exploration of possibilities.

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by M.A. Rivera

Throughout the disc the band is subversive, then whimsical, and occasionally appreciative; realizing if they remove too much, or invert too far, it would undermine the spirit of the song.

“Games Without Frontiers” works beautifully here. Angular and wonky, it skitters forward with determination. Prince’s “The Beautiful Ones” is smart and catches the ear as noodling suddenly gives way and abruptly slams into the chorus.

“Alfombra Magica” sounds like Vince Guaraldi fronting an incorrigible rhythm section.

While listening, this can feel like an audio version of William S. Burrough’s famous “cut-ups,” where typed passages were cut up and rearranged to create something new. Here these songs are transformed and suddenly new again. www.thebadplus.com

The Electric Pinecones

Southern Culture on the Skids SKudzu Records. 2016 Southern Culture on the Skids, the house band for the perpetual house party, has a secret identity. And if their ego is a boisterous, rabble-rousing, perennial good time, then their id would have to be more pensive and introspective.

Who knew?

Early on SCOTS wrote a bunch of songs which didn’t exactly fit with the regular set. The band would occasionally perform them as The Electric Pinecones, sometimes even opening for themselves. This latest release re-examines that folkier, occasionally psychedelic sound the band preferred.

The album’s lead single “Gray Skies” is austere and starkly beautiful, with vocals courtesy of Mary Huff. Moody and captivating, the songs calls on the memory of The Electric Prunes and are mesmerizing. “Given to Me” finds Rick Miller and Huff harmonizing and sounding sweetly hopeful.

This song would have been at home with their “Countrypolitan Favorites” CD. Mary Huff ’s vocals are once again in fine form on “Dirt Road.”

Restrained and rock-steady, the swampy reverbed amps drip with Spanish moss and the smell of tobacco growing in fields mixed with salt air.

But SCOTS can never quite shake their playful side, nor would anyone want them to. An older song, the uptempo “Swamp Fox - the Original” is a carefree hip shaker. “Rice and Beans” is breezy and fun.

“Downward Mobility” is a loose, end of the night jam, and unwinds lazily.

Closing out with “Slowly Losing My Mind,” the band quietly simmers, like a great Sunday morning fog-lifting number. Miller, Huff, and Dave Hartman continue to be reliably entertaining and manage more than a few unexpected surprises here with stunning results. www.SCOTS.com

CRAFT BEER

What's on Tap

by Ronnie Chabot

On Premise Craft Brand Manager

Shipyard Brewing Company is a family owned brewery – rooted in tradition and brimming with innovation.

Our award-winning beer is handcrafted by our team of brewers who learned their art from world-renowned master brewer, Alan Pugsley.

We are committed to cultivating a new generation of creative, passionate brewers. Our team is constantly exploring innovative and diverse styles of beer through our pilot system at our Portland brewery and our 7-barrel system at Federal Jack’s Brew Pub in Kennebunkport Harbor.

Each year, we serve up more than 20 varieties of our award-winning, handcrafted beer and a full line of Capt’n Eli’s Soda.

Our mission is simple: We’re committed to brewing the freshest, most flavorful, fullbodied ales available using only the finest, all natural ingredients.

Excellence in Brewing The first Shipyard beer was brewed in 1992 at Federal Jack’s before we built our Portland brewery in 1994.

When entrepreneur Fred Forsley and master brewer Alan Pugsley started Federal Jack’s, the craft brew industry was just starting in Maine and Alan had recently moved here from England where he’d learned to brew under the legendary Peter Austin at the world-famous Ringwood Brewery in Hampshire.

The launch of Federal Jack’s coincided with the birth of America's craft beer industry and by 1996 Shipyard was the fastest growing craft brewery in the country.

Today, Shipyard is a vibrant centerpiece of the Portland waterfront and we continue to brew at Federal Jack’s in the heart of Kennebunk. The Shipyard logo is based on a schooner built on that very spot during the 1800s.

Shipyard’s trademark is to produce balanced, drinkable beer with distinct character through the use of high quality raw materials and under the watchful eye of our talented brew team.

Here are few more great brews to keep an eye out for Pumpkinhead

Pumking

Night Owl

Out of Your Gourd

Shipyard Brewing Company Style: Pumpkin Ale Portland, Maine

Elysian Brewing Company Style: Pumpkin Ale Chicago, Illinois

Southern Tier Brewing Company Style: Imperial Pumpkin Ale Lakewood, New York

Redhook Brewery Style: Pumpkin Porter Seattle, Washington

Till next month, Cheers Ronnie Chabot On Premise Craft Brand Manager N O V 2016

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Patrick AFB by 45th Space Wing Public Affairs

Center renamed to honor

GENERAL SANDS CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. The Air Force Space & Missile History Center near the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station South Gate was renamed the Sands Space History Center during an official ceremony in the history center’s main hall.

The 45th Space Wing and the Air Force Space & Missile Museum Foundation hosted the ceremony in honor of retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Harry James Sands Jr, whose work and perseverance laid the groundwork for the history center.

“General Sands didn’t just verbally champion this cause throughout his career, but he embodied it,” said Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander. “His passion for preserving and sharing our history with the public was unmatched by any other.”

Sands started his distinguished military career in 1939 as a command pilot before transitioning in 1945 to help start the missile development program. His association with Patrick AFB began in 1953 when he was appointed Headquarters Air Force Missile Test Center’s deputy for operations.

In 1961, he proposed the idea of creating a museum dedicated to the Air Force’s space history at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. After being appointed the museum’s

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foundation chairman in 1963, Sands assembled a team from the range community affairs office. But lack of funding, coupled with donations of poorly-conditioned large artifacts, forced him to scale back his plans.

Sands, dedicated to preserving these priceless artifacts, persevered. He understood the importance of outside funding and was able to secure $4 million in fundraising in just nine months to build a center outside of the entrance to Cape Canaveral AFS. This was on top of actively volunteering to give briefings and tours to hundreds of visitors.

Although Sands passed away in 1993, his passion and determination created a legacy that continued to garnish support for the museum, Monteith said.

“General Sands had a strong vision of what this place could be and his vision continues to grow through the minds and actions of each member supporting this history center today,” he said.

In 2010, Sands’ hard work became a reality

when the center opened on August 13 at its present location outside the main gate.

On Aug. 19, 2015, approval was granted to rename the center to the Sands Space History Center.

Sands’ two sons, Pat and Ray, were guest speakers at the ceremony and shared their father’s legacy that encompassed more than his storied dedication to developing and preserving everything the Eastern Range and history center has become today. Pat recounted how his father was “truly, truly, one of a kind,” while Ray said the general was “one of those leaders that the entire base lined the streets for to say goodbye.”

Monteith and Sands’ sons also thanked the history center staff for their remarkable efforts and unwavering commitment to ensuring the ceremony occurred on what would have been Sands’ 101st birthday.

“This team is so good even a hurricane

couldn’t stop it,” said Monteith.

The renaming of the museum comes only one week after Hurricane Matthew produced peak winds of 139 mph winds at Cape Canaveral AFS. Hurricane Matthew damaged several facilities and displays, including the Navaho static display at the entrance to the center’s parking lot.

The history center won the Air Force Space Command Heritage Award in 2010 for outstanding commitment to building a better understanding and appreciation for the Air Force. In the past four years, the center had over 33,000 visitors.

For more information on the Sands Space History Center, visit afspacemuseum.org/historycenter.

FISHING REPORT

By Capt. Jamie Glasner

(Black) Drum Roll, Please!

The past month was insane for the bull redfish.

We caught multiple fish in the 40-plus inch range.

We should still see the same for this month. Target the schools of mullet; that’s where you will find your redfish. The pogy bait pods along the beach are also full of big redfish and tarpon right now. Topwater lures have been a lot of fun super early in the morning. Nothing beats a redfish bite on topwater. Jerk baits, gold spoons, and jigs will also do the trick on the redfish. Make sure you don’t forget your cut bait either because redfish love an easy free meal!

As the water temps start to cool off, the trout bite should get a lot better. Make sure you have a mirrodine lure tied on; those trout can’t resist them. We’ll start to see a lot of the bigger trout on the flats, which are a lot of fun to sight fish because they’re so spooky (like bonefish).

Another awesome lure to use is a white jerk bait with a weighted ⅛ oz hook. You can also find large numbers of small trout in creeks and the residential canals.

I’ve been catching a lot of black drum in our river, which is pretty cool. You can find them

along mangrove edges where the water gets deeper and also under docks that extend out onto the flats. The best bait to use would be shrimp and clams. You can also get them on gulp if they’re feeding well. When the water temps get colder this month, you can target big black drum on the bridges at night using blue crab. I’ve caught black drum from 10-75 pounds there, so make sure you beef up your tackle because they will definitely challenge your angling abilities. Some of those monster redfish hang out there too.

The snook are still being caught along our beaches using live finger mullet and croakers.

If you can get some pogies, fish along the jetties because those snook love to eat them as well. Artificial lures like bombers will work at night along the jetties. The best colors to use are red, white, and chartreuse.

Well, that’s all I have for you guys this month, so good luck on the water!

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NOVEMBER

HOROSCOPES

By Marie Moore

SCORPIO This is a very social and popular time for you. You might be out and about a lot more than usual. The emphasis is more towards your dreams and goals.

SAGITTARIUS New people are coming into your life. You might be changing your circle of friends and surrounding yourself with more positive and supportive people.

Change is happening, endings and new beginnings are coming up. You might not be a willing participant in the changes at this time, but it looks like it’s for the better. You might be more to yourself with this energy.

CAPRICORN I see major decisions at this time, as ex’s or old friends are coming back to haunt you. Try to keep the past in the past because it has nothing new to say. This is time for extra cash to come your way for the holidays as you may have awesome money-making ideas. You might also teach someone younger than yourself a lesson this month.

AQUARIUS Trust your intuition this month. You may be very sentimental because it’s the holiday season. You just want to spread joy to everyone, and create new memories for your social media page.

It’s out with the old and in with the new. It’s a beautiful energy time for Aquarius, and a happy one this month too. So enjoy your holidays!

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Major decisions are coming up in regards to family,

especially with mothers.

This is because of set ways of thinking that are frustrating at times. The lesson at this time is working on creating boundaries with certain family members.

With career, something has to give. If Pisces isn’t growing or going anywhere, maybe you should be calling it quits now.

ARIES You are all about the holidays with this energy, so you could be the host with the most! You are very ambitious with your career, and moving very fast. Try to slow down and acknowledge the people in your life as well because this fast pace may leave others behind.

TAURUS Money is looking better at this time. For some of you, new business ventures have blossomed. Love is an issue with this energy though.

New love is possible during this time, but for others already in a relationship, you might be questioning everything. You do have to keep the energy positive this month. Things work themselves out.

GEMINI Major decisions are coming up for some of you in regards to career. Should I stay or should I go? For some, you’re still going through changes, but not in the areas that you want to see change in. Watch your emotional self this month, you might still be feeling restless. Trust that feeling, because something is happening right around the corner more towards the middle of the month.

CANCER Be flexible, especially with your needs for work or family. Being demanding may cause some major changes that you didn’t know could happen and can totally come out of left field. Be careful when pushing others, because they are going to push back. I feel you need to focus more on yourself and your desires.

LEO As above, so below with this energy. Keep it positive, which is easier said than done. It is a better time for you, but you can take things that others say way too personally. Try to be flexible with others and think about what they are going through emotionally. Because at this time, you are more about your needs.

VIRGO For some of you the energy is getting better this month.

You’re getting a bit of break but are still recuperating from last month. I feel people from your past are coming back at this time. For others, you may meet “the one” in regards to a love relationship. For the rest, the focus is on your relationships and socializing.

LIBRA This can be an awesome month, or you can allow your emotional self to get the best of you. Surprises are in store. Change is happening, but you won’t be able to predict when. Just try to stay calm and collected.

Daily, weekly and monthly video horoscopes available online at mariemoorehoroscopes.com or youtube. com/#/user/mrsmoreful

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7 Article missing from collection of antiques?

Investigation results (7) 8 One Flemish artist or another abandoning Germany for Spain (3,4) 10 Composed – a term essentially used for it? (6) 11 Drink and drive recklessly? (8) 12 Composer renounces his nationality, we hear, for her (4) 13 Shrub is planted in the verge by westbound main road (10) 14 Knock back drink with airman after opera, but not too much (2,3,6) 19 Record collection containing jazz mostly is feature of column (10) 22 Close companion at last given attention (4) 23 DJ is so tense, needing to become healthier? (8) 24 One has no time for Spanish food (6) 25 Fate of a play about love making comeback (7) 26 Reportedly is acquainted with person that’s patient for plastic surgery (4,3)

1 Important card game for Spooner is to inflict crippling damage (7) 2 Be sexually aroused by an unpleasant woman, a Swede (8) 3 Associate skins up, to become unconscious (6) 4 So a grass is mistaken for seaweed (8) 5 Children’s author and playwright retires, heading for Tasmania (6) 6 A Conservative has to demand enthusiastic welcome (7) 9 Church’s really empty, holding first service of the festive season (11) 15 Ordered John to be at work (2,3,3) 16 Quiet Spanish woman hiding new engineer’s glasses (5-3) 17 Inspiration encompasses depth and comprehensiveness (7) 18 Become very fond of female sporting floral clothes (4,3) 20 Hard gangster can cry (6) 21 Use English Master’s tactic (6) www.alberichcrosswords.com

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The Art Side | By Rachel Bilchak

Conservation Society]. That’s where this train is going, it’s going global. You have to start local first. Local is where it’s at for every community, that’s where it starts. You have to build the infrastructure, you have to build the strength of the community and awareness, the mentality, all that, then everything else can web out.”

Rothman believes that inspiration awakens creativity. Every stroke he paints has a meaning and an intention. The more he learns and takes in on a daily basis, the more he’ll continue to create new and beautiful

pieces of art.

“Just being aware of what’s happening in the world drives me as an American artist.

It’s questionable what’s going on in this country, but still, as Americans, we’re really luckier than so many millions of people.

That thought alone inspires me to continue and do as much as I can.”

If you’d like to see more of Rothman’s art visit davidrothmanart.com, check out his Facebook page, or look for his Instagram handle, @ davidrothmanart

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While here, Maslow got involved with the Melbourne Mural Project. “As soon as I found out about the project, I marched down there and introduced myself. I expressed how important I felt if was for me to be part of the project and how I was the most qualified and experienced for the position.”

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When FIT expressed interest in getting involved with the mural project, Maslow was an obvious choice candidate for the job. “I’d been passionate about this city for my entire life, for years dreaming about transforming the Downtown landscape through art. The opportunity to collaborate with Florida Tech made that dream come true and I am forever grateful.”

In the long run, Maslow has achieved on a grand scale what he first set out to attain with his artwork on surfboards and his graffiti- happiness.

“The purpose is not for me to become famous or wealthy: the purpose is to enjoy every moment. I don’t want to enjoy the weekend, I don’t want to enjoy the vacation thats in six months. I just want to enjoy life everyday, and creating makes me happier than anything. And a lot of that in itself is an art, just to be happy and comfortable… Who knows what’s going to happen [next]? I’m open to collaborate and work with whomever, as long as it’s a step in the right direction and makes me happy.”

To see more of Maslow’s work, visit his website ChristopherMaslow.com, find him on Facebook, or look for his Instagram handle, @christophermaslow

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INQUIRE of

Juliet

By Juliet Pomodoro

Dear Juliet,

My boyfriend is NOT a cuddler. But I’m a Grade-A certified snuggle champion. How do I get my boy toy to hold me close?

-Wannabe Little Spoon in Merritt Island Dear Little Spoon, Some people are just too hot to handle! If your boy toy doesn’t want to be held, you should respect that. Some people just want to go to sleep! But don’t deprive yourself. Tell him you need closeness. Perhaps try snuggling during a movie at home, or in the morning when you start your day. Maybe you two can reach a comfy compromise.

Happy cuddling, Juliet

Dear Juliet,

I’ve been married for 20 years this month.

For our anniversary, I want to celebrate by trying something new with my wife. I want to invite a lovely friend to our alone time. I don’t think she’ll be too keen on this. How do I get her used to the idea?

-Hopeful Hubby in Homestead Dear Hopeless Hubby, Maybe to honor the anniversary of marrying this (obviously patient) lady, you should focus on pleasing one woman, instead of disappointing two.

Good luck, you’re gonna need it.

Juliet

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in love. He thinks I’m the all-American girl next door. I haven’t yet told him that I started my life as a boy. How do I break this to him?

-Carrying My Story Inside in Sebastian Dear Carrying, First, I want to give you a Juliet-sized hug and tell you that you are a warrior. Second, your story is yours to share as you see fit. You don’t owe anyone an explanation. If this man is worth his salt, he will love the journey you have made, as it has made you who you are today.

Endless love, Juliet

Dear Juliet,

I have developed a strange love for the steam grates in my city. I get such a rush when the whoosh of air blasts past me! I’ve taken to thinking about them when I’m alone and planning my route to work around the best grates around. Is this normal?

-Steamin’ Hot in Orlando Dear Steamin’, In the most basic sense, I wouldn’t call this new-found love normal. But I’m not cut out to be a judge. As long as you aren’t subjecting unconsenting others to have to witness your steam grate trysts, then nobody will be able to throw stones from their glass houses, will they?

Happy urban exploring!

Love, Juliet

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