Downtown Crowd October 2013

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Editor ’s Corner

Emily Lullo, editor

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AS THE WEATHER cools down, the Downtown calendar starts ramping up. This month we have the second of three Gallery Nights in a row, a flurry of Halloween events, a newly revamped Wine Festival, the 54th annual Greek Festival and the Pensacola Ice Flyers kick off their season. There’s something huge to do every weekend this month and that’s on top of all the regular ongoing activities at your favorite bars, restaurants and other businesses.

Last month we had the Beer Festival and this month we can sip and swirl our way through the Wine Festival on Oct. 5 atop the Jefferson Street garage. When it

FESTIVE FALL 6 Greek Festival 9 Wine Festival 10 Chow Downtown: Mackey’s Mudhouse & Grille

13 Chow Downtown: Picasso’s Jazz Club

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comes to wine, there’s a seemingly endless body of knowledge, and the best way to learn is by tasting. Come educate your palate!

For another tasty experience, join in the annual celebration of Hellenic culture at the Pensacola Greek Festival. In addition to festive feasting on gyros, kebabs, calamari, and many other Grecian treats, there will be music and dance, tours of the church and much more at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church on the weekend of Oct. 11-13. This festival is an absolute Pensacola tradition where members of the local Greek population come together and offer a slice of their culture to the community. Treat it like a piece of chocolate-dipped baklava and take a bite!

I remember attending Ice Pilots hockey games with my mom in the past and in the last couple years I’ve become an increasingly rabid fan of the Pensacola Ice Flyers. After seeing their emotional championship win last year—a game which I actually left the house on a Sunday night to attend and at which I cried—I’m more excited than ever to see them defend their title. If you’re not regularly heading to the Hangar for games, you’re missing out on some seriously fast-paced and sometimes brutal fun, and all for less than the price of a movie ticket. Let’s go, Flyers!

Lastly, this month brings Gallery Night, and with it Pensacola’s CANstruction event. CANstruction invites local architecture firms to build structures out of canned goods for a creative building competition. This event is always a unique and fun addition to Gallery Night that ultimately benefits our local community through Manna Food Pantries. You can see this year’s entries at Artel on Gallery Night, and be sure to bring some dollars to vote for your favorite!

DTCOct2013 19 Official Gallery Night Guide 24 LGBT Film Fest 26 Ice Flyers Coach Q&A 28 Historic District 31 Word on the Street 32 Art · Music · Theatre 36 Dateline Downtown 39 Faces in the Crowd

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Downtown I m p r o v e m e n t B o a r d

Downtown Continues to Improve The Gallery Night held on Sept. 20 saw the first test run of the Downtown bollard system. Yes there were, and are, some growing pains to work through, but we now have the ability to close the streets in the core using stainless steel bollards. These bollards make for a more walkable festival inviting people into the heart of the City.

Albeit small, this project highlights a growing trend among entities to cooperate. The bollards have been funded jointly with Escambia County, The City of Pensacola and the Downtown Improvement Board. The Pensacola Police and Fire Departments have been involved in helping design and hope to best use the bollards to assure public safety. Keep Pensacola Beautiful is helping provide the man power to facilitate the process of installation and removal. We are looking forward to learning

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how to maximize the potential of this incredible asset.

Hard to believe, but much planning and preparation is underway for the 2014 Pelican Drop celebration in Ron Butlin Downtown. All the details are shaping DIB Executive Director up nicely and this looks to be the best New Year’s Eve ever in Pensacola. There will be activities for all ages, good music, good food, fireworks and a great time for all. Start making your plans to spend New Year’s Eve Downtown. Stay up to date at pensacolapelicandrop.com.

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kitchen chair Heidi Silivos. “But we will still offer the traditional sliced lamb dinner.”

At the Taverna Grill in the courtyard, many line up for traditional gyros, calamari, sausage and kebabs.

For the Greek sweet tooth, there will be the usual pastries The Pensacola Greek Festival is one of the galore in the Hellenic Center and Pensacola Bay area’s signature festivals mixing Greek Market. The most well known treat is baklava—flaky layers southern hospitality with Hellenic culture and cuisine. filo pastry with nuts and drizzles Live Greek music, youth folk dancing, and church tours of of honey syrup, but there are plenty make 1720 West Garden St. into the place to be for of other decadent offerings. Grab a dozen butter cookies or biscotti to three days in October. take home, or indulge in a chocolate Grecian torte or a local FALL IS THE perfect time to get away from it all, high school, but never really got enveloped in it favorite called pasta, which is a layered custard and what better escape than to Greece, where a until I took that first step on the dance floor. The dessert with almonds. rich and lively culture and sumptuous local flavors Greek dancing encourages people to get up and The Greek offer an unforgettable experience to the traveler. enjoy life, with one another.”

Festival is and This month, you needn’t shell out for international Another draw to Greek Fest remains a unique airfare to get a taste of Hellenic food, music and is the church tour, during which and popular tradition culture. The 54th annual Greek Festival comes to guests can learn a bit about the for thousands of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Oct. Greek Orthodox faith as well Pensacolians, 11-13. as the history and architecture whether going to get The festival has long been a Pensacola tradition, of the church itself. Members a dose of culture or with thousands of locals making the pilgrimage to of the church choir also sing just to indulge in a the church over the course of the weekend for a during tours, which each last delectable Grecian delicious meal and to take part in this annual gift about an hour. meal. For more from the local Greek community.

“This has become an information visit While food is a huge draw to the fest, many historic building in Pensacola annunciationgoc.org. come to see the shows of traditional Greek and everyone should dancers in unique handmade costumes to the experience it,” Jordan sounds of the Kostas Kastanis Band, which says. “Greek history of is returning to provide live entertainment this Pensacola goes back to our major port and early year. Dancers from youth to adult practice for development. It’s quite stunning with its Byzantine months leading up the festival and after their sets art and iconography.” attendees are welcome to join them on the dance Of course, the food is the star for many floor to learn a few basic moves. attendees of the festival. Members of the church “The highlight of the festival for me is the band and community come together and work for and the dancing,” says longtime attendee Bill months in advance to prep the tasty Greek fare Jordan. “I have been going to this festival since that is served at the event. At the dinner line at the Hellenic Center, chicken and roast lamb dinners, spanakopita, dolmathes, Greek salads and more offerings are served up to hungry attendees.

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GET YOUR GREEK ON

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by Emily Lullo

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The Sixth Annual Pensacola Wine Festival, a collaborative event created by the fine dining restaurants and wine merchants of Downtown Pensacola and the Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board, will take place this year on the rooftop of the Jefferson Street Parking Garage Oct. 5 from 3 to 6 pm.

The roof space will allow for an excellent view as the space is transformed with vendors, decor and lively music in the core of the historic district. Enjoy tastings of more than 200 wines from 20 different wine distributors as an estimated 700 wine-lovers enjoy the picturesque location.

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PENSACOLA’S NEWEST PLACE to grab a hot meal or a cold beer is Mackey’s Mudhouse and Grille on north Palafox. Walking in, patrons will notice a casual atmosphere, high ceilings, historic brick, and local art. But just like their multi-tiered menu guaranteed to fit any palate, there are many levels to Mackey’s.

The rooftop bar is certain to garner the most attention, as it is the first in Pensacola. Customers can watch the game at the stools situated around the rooftop bar, relax on a reclining chair or eat a meal at one of the perfectly placed tables on the mezzanine.

Owner Kevin Mackey hails from Springfield, MO, where he operated a brewing company and was well versed in the restaurant business. He researched several cities around the country for his new dining concept and decided on Pensacola. ”I researched six or seven markets, and discovered that Pensacola had the perfect demographics,” said Mackey. “I

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actually couldn’t believe the city didn’t already have a location like this.”

After meeting with the mayor’s office and other city officials, the stage was set for the perfect complement to Pensacola’s burgeoning restaurant scene.

The menu features a wide variety of options, cultivated from Mackey’s 16 years in the food business.

“The menu is the combination of my past eight projects,” said Mackey. “I took the best options and combined them for Mackey’s. I hope our location attracts a lot of different people: families, young people, business people, and so on.”

Everything each of those groups could possibly want is certainly available at Mackey’s. The casual dining atmosphere of the first floor is sure to delight families and their children. The secondstory loft is ideal for rehearsal dinners or business meetings, with PowerPoint hookups and other presentation options. And finally, the third floor, or rooftop, is great for game day partiers, paradewatchers, or students and young professionals looking to have a cold one while taking in one of the best views in town, overlooking the north portion of Palafox.

Mackey is also intent on supporting the Downtown and regional economies, as well. He specified that all contractors working on the construction of the restaurant be locally based, and local vendors will be given first option on all service and supplyside contracts.

“We cook all our own sauces and soups,” said Mackey. “For everything else, we definitely want to buy local in order to help local.”

With all the pieces finally in place after almost a year of construction, Mackey’s is poised to be the next great destination for weekday lunch escapes, an evening date night, a late-night hangout spot, and another great reason to visit the ever-growing epicenter of Downtown.

“The city has been great and very welcoming,” said Mackey. “We support the growth in Downtown and look forward to continuing on that track.”

Josh Newby visits Downtown’s newest and freshest hotspot

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Picassos Jazz Club

Music and food aficionado Emily Lullo tells us why Picasso’s is the place to be

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THERE’S SOMETHING NEW in the burgeoning music, art and dining scene on Palafox. Picasso’s Jazz Club is a venue that combines those three elements into an eclectic and casual hangout that will please music lovers and anyone looking for a unique place to spend an evening Downtown.

Owners Brad and Ally Hunt say they decided to take a new direction with their business formerly known as the Pink Picasso located at 19 S. Palafox Place. Picasso’s is staying true to its artistic side by prominently featuring Ally’s artwork in paintings hung on the walls as well as mosaic tiling featured on the barfront.

The pair are both jazz lovers and members of the local Jazz Society. Brad also plays upright bass and says they were interested in creating a space that was truly about a great listening experience in a laidback atmosphere.

“It’s going to be a listening room, and it’s going to be a place for the music,” he says. “We’re getting the room set acoustically, and everything is adjusted so the sound is extremely good in here, including our own sound system.”

Local jazz musicians will have opportunities

to sit in with the house band and a baby grand piano and drum set will always be on the stage.

Contemporary jazz, gypsy jazz, delta blues and some other musical surprises will be in store for listeners at Picasso’s. Guests will get to hear great local and regional talent, but will still be able to have a conversation over dinner if they like.

As for the food and drink, Picasso’s has enlisted as restaurant manager Rudy Rivas, a Pensacola native who has worked at Jackson’s, Wine Bar, and many other establishments. Mike Johnson, who has also worked at various restaurants along the Gulf Coast including Jackson’s, will be the chef.

“As far as the food goes it is going to be a little bit of everything,” Rivas says. “We are going to have everything from classics to New Orleans style Florida fusion.”

Brad says the menu will also focus on local farm-to-table style offerings for lunch and dinner featuring fresh produce, cheeses, meats and, of course, seafood from the Gulf region. He is also known for his chocolate treats, which will be available at Picasso’s “chocolate bar”

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with recommended pairings of wine and ports.

Around 35 wines will be available by the glass to accompany meals or to sip while listening to music.

As many businesses in the Downtown area, the Hunts discovered an architectural surprise during early renovations of the space: gorgeously preserved high wooden ceilings. This will not only help the sound, but adds to the historic ambiance of the building itself. Ally says some of the wood from the ceiling has also been repurposed on the bar.

“We’re trying to show Pensacola’s historic roots not just in the building and the wood but our music roots as well,” Brad says. “We’re tied to the south with jazz and blues but we want to make it fresh and contemporary for today too.”

The cozy new spot will offer an intimate venue to appreciate this uniquely American style of music along with a delicious meal in an eclectic and artistic atmosphere.

For events and more information visit picassojazz.com.

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· Live contemporary jazz · Gypsy jazz · Delta blues · Smooth jazz

· Fresh soups · Specialty salads · Chocolate delights · Farm to Table Cuisine

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Film In which we unfairly judge upcoming attractions based solely on their trailers.

by Josh Newby

What I’ll be spending my $8 on: Gravity In theaters: October 4 Starring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney What I got from the preview: A simple piano note plays repeatedly, reminding us of the vastness, loneliness and silence of space. Narration by George Clooney remarks on the wondrous sights to behold. Then, a silent explosion, radio transmissions, and Sandra Bullock grasping at objects just beyond her reach indicate that something has gone very wrong. The trailer is unclear what the movie’s focus will be, whether choosing to focus on life aboard a space station that is rudely interrupted by a possibly life-ending explosion, or a fight for survival and oxygen that lasts most of the film.

Most notable for: This movie seems unlike anything I have ever seen.

With silent, strong direction from the incomparable Alfonso Cuaron (Children of Men), this movie’s lone, isolated characters fight for their lives in a silent universe of beauty and emptiness.

Unqualified critical observation: After an extremely disappointing summer season, this month’s crop of movies indicate that Hollywood is back to crafting worlds, stories and characters that help us confront our fears, escape them, or both.

This month’s very first offering will likely be its best, as Gravity is winning rave reviews at various festivals I can’t afford to attend.

Captain Phillips

The Fifth Estate

Carrie

The Counselor

In theaters: October 11 Starring: Tom Hanks, Catherine Keener What I got from the preview: With shaky-cam and other documentary-style approaches, the true story of Capt.

Richard Phillips and his 2009 fight against terrorists who boarded his cargo ship is brought to the big screen with stunningly terrifying realism.

Most notable for: Apparently, director Paul Greengrass kept cameras hidden on set so that: 1) his actors would not know their location, lending the performances and the style of the film a truly authentic feel, and 2) he could laugh snobbishly at their confused dispositions.

Unqualified critical observation: I remember when this story took over headlines all over the world and the ongoing suspense and uncertainty of the situation seemed like a days-long movie. After some ups (Philadelphia) and downs (Larry Crowne) in his career, Tom Hanks appears ready to be the likable leading man he once was and that Meg Ryan knows he can be. This nail-biter of a movie is sure to thrill those who don’t know how it ends and those who do.

In theaters: October 18 Starring: Chloe Grace Moretz, Julianne Moore What I got from the preview: Chloe Moretz, the lead actress, is so cute that it’s a pity she plays someone who suffers so much psychological torment from her over-bearing religious mother, is ridiculed for her late puberty, and ends up covered in blood, psychically killing a large number of people at her senior prom. But she looks really sweet while doing all that!

Most notable for: The 1976 film and 1974 book (which I’ve been meaning to read, darn you library late-return fees!) truly redefined horror. And while this reimagining may not be as groundbreaking or terrifying, it will likely be a superior Halloween offering than what Hollywood usually serves up.

Unqualified critical observation: Some signs lead to this being not so great, like its postponed release date.

Other signs, however, like director Kimberly Pierce (Boys Don’t Cry, Stop-Loss) point to this being the lone horror movie remake actually worthy of its source material. With a strong cast and steady direction, I’m keeping my fingers crossed.

In theaters: October 18 Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Bruhl, Stanley Tucci What I got from the preview: “Based on real events” should always be taken with a couple pounds of salt, but this movie is “based” on the “real-life” events of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, Bradley Manning, and other heroes/traitors, depending on your views of the subjects.

Most notable for: Any movie about WikiLeaks and privacy is bound to spark controversy for whatever side it takes (if any), and it will be interesting to see if the movie adequately adapts the sprawling tale of crime, punishment, and classified documents. Also, a wonderfully named actor is playing a wonderfully named criminal/journalist, so that’s exciting.

Unqualified critical observation: While it’s uncertain if this movie takes famed WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s side, or even if it’ll stick to all those sticky, inconvenient facts, it does promise to be a great thriller involving politics, privacy, corruption and albino men.

In theaters: October 25 Starring: Brad Pitt, Michael Fassbender, Dean Norris, Natalie Dormer What I got from the preview: Correct me if I’m wrong here, but basically a lawyer gets in over his head when he becomes involved in drug trafficking. Watch the trailer for yourself, but it seems like Breaking Bad. It even stars the guy who plays Hank! I’m just really into Breaking Bad right now, which will sadly be over by the time you’re reading this.

Most notable for: Ridley Scott (Blade Runner, Alien, Black Hawk Down) and Cormac McCarthy (every good 20th century novel) are teaming up for a tale of drugs, deception and desserts! I should be so excited…

Unqualified critical observation: …but I’m not. This movie seems like a combination of too many good things to actually be any good. Plus, it’s so obviously a Breaking Bad rip-off, that the only thing I’ll be thinking about while watching it is the ending of that show, which I’m not sure about what happens at the time of this writing. But you do! Tell me how it ends, future reader! www.downtowncrowd.com Oct 2013

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TOURS, COSTUMES, PUMPKINS & MORE!

One month a year, the streets, buildings and dark alleyways of Pensacola are unmasked and the spooky tales they hide during the day come alive as the sun sets. Learn about the PLT’s haunted history and the PMA’s storied past. Uncover a new, chilling side of Pensacola with these annual events, and check with your favorite Downtown spots for more events and updates.

Halloween Tours on the Blood Red Trolley

Oct. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26

Scary, freaky, wacky, weird, fun—put them together and you have a Tour of Pensacola that will get you in the right spirit for Halloween. Enjoy family fun and spooky stories with The Red Trolley Repertory Theatre, which offers a 90-minute Halloween Tour of Pensacola history that is more fantasy than fact.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for children. The sixmile tours leave the Visitors Information Center at Wayside Park at 6:30 pm and last approximately 90 minutes. Reservations are recommended. Call 417.7343 or visit halloweentrolley.com to buy tickets or get more information.

Haunted House Walking & Trolley Tours

Oct. 18-19; 25-26

The ghosts of Downtown Pensacola are back!

Choose from several Downtown Haunted Tours and learn about history and hauntings of days gone by.

Tours run every 30 minutes between 6 and 8:30 pm and last one hour. Ghost Meter rentals are $5 each.

Prepaid reservations required. Purchase walk up tickets at the Pensacola Historical Museum at 115 East Zaragoza St. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Pensacola Historical Society, a local nonprofit organization whose mission since 1933 has been to preserve and promote Pensacola’s history, a division of West Florida Historic Preservation, Inc. Call 595-1559 for tickets or more information.

Strong Street Studios Pumpkin Party Hosted by Jaco’s

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Emerald Coast Tours Ghosts, Murders and Mayhem Segway Tour

Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays

Oct. 5-6

Put on your Halloween best and head to the Tin Cow for a Halloween Costume Party! Compete with fellow costumed folk for more than $1,500 in cash prizes while also enjoying spooky drink specials and no cover charge. Check Tin Cow’s Facebook for more details!

Oct. 12

Join First City Art Center on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 am to 2 pm for the seventh annual Glass Pumpkin Patch. Choose from over 1,500 hand-blown glass and hand-thrown clay pumpkins. The Pumpkin Patch is free to shop. Can’t make it Saturday or do you want to beat the crowds? Come Friday, Oct. 11 from 6 to 8 pm for a special Preview Party! Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beverages, live glassblowing and pottery demos, live music, door prizes and more. Entry to the preview is $25 per person at the door and $26 online. Visit firstcityart. org for tickets and more information.

Take a tour through Downtown Pensacola’s supernatural and dark side on a Segway! Learn about the ghosts who wander at night through the old Red Light District, visit the site of lynchings and murders that include a street car bombing, hear the tales of the Ghost Boy of Government Street or the bartender ghost of Seville Quarter.

Tours are Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 - 9 pm (offered during the day upon request) Cost is $45 for adults. For more information visit emeraldcoasttours.net.

The much sought-after hand blown glass pumpkins from Strong Street Studios will be available for purchase at this year’s Pumpkin Party outside Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille on Oct. 5 and 6 from 12-6 pm on both days. Come visit and see thousands of unique glass pumpkins of all sizes and colors to start or add to your fall collection!

For more information, find Strong Street Studio on Facebook.

Halloween Costume Content at Tin Cow

First City Art Center Seventh Annual Pumpkin Patch

Seville Quarter is the destination for unique, scary, and fun Halloween events all month long! Starting Oct. 10 every Thursday through Saturday see Thriller, a live Halloween dance show performed by the Phineas Phogg’s Phoggettes dance team. Bar and restaurant employees are invited to attend the B.A.R.E. Rock-N-Roll Monster Mash Sunday, Oct. 27 at 9 pm. The Coors Light Howl at the Moon Contest will take place Wednesday, Oct. 30 when the clock strikes midnight! There will be a haunting good time at Seville Quarter’s Haunted Street Party on Thursday, Oct. 31, filling the street and complex with ghouls and goblins and the biggest Costume Contest in Downtown! There’s also Scareyoke, Halloween Bingo and much more! Check sevillequarter.com for full list and details. www.downtowncrowd.com Oct 2013 17

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OFFICIALGALLERYNIGHTGUIDE official pull-out guide sponsored by Matt McKeehan Bail Bonds

This month brings another edition of Gallery Night coming to the streets of Downtown on Friday, Oct. 18 from 5 to 9 pm, with streets remaining closed to vehicular traffic until midnight.

As usual, participants from all the segments of Downtown will open their doors to guests, offer refreshments and show off the talents of local artists while music and revelers fill the streets.

Come see what your city has to offer!

This edition of Gallery Night will feature the sixth edition of CANstruction, a production by the American Institute of Architects benefiting MANNA Food Pantries. Participating local architecture firms will create structures made entirely out of canned goods, which will be judged for awards like best use of labels and best overall.

Attendees can also vote for the people’s choice award by putting donations in the receptacle corresponding to their favorite structures. This year’s entrants will all be on display inside Artel Gallery, located at the corner of Government and Palafox. Make sure to stop by this unique event that will show off the work of participating architecture firms and benefit the hungry in our local community.

Come out early to get the most out of this October Gallery Night, and look out for the many surprises that will be in store. See what the night

has to offer in our Official Gallery Night Pull-Out Guide. As always, Gallery Night is free and open to the public.

Participating Architecture Firms · DAG/SMP · Dalrymple/Sallis · STOA · Bullock Tice · Sam Marshall + Associates · Bay Design

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OFFICIALGALLERYNIGHTGUIDE Official Guide Sponsor: COX | Matt McKeehan · Art | Music | Cuisine

1. Adonna’s Bakery and Café, 114 S. Palafox Pl:

Join us for delicious & artistic baked goods

2. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox Pl: It’s another fun and edgy Gallery Night at Artel featuring CANstruction! Artel will host all of this year’s CANstruction structures made entirely from canned goods to be donated to MANNA Food Pantries.

Come vote for your favorite with dollar bills and see what local architects have come up with this year! Artel Gallery will also be exhibiting the Cinco Banderas Collection, a unique and permanent body of work consisting exclusively of regionally produced art. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Cinco Banderas Competition. This is a wonderful opportunity to see so many of our local fine artists represented in one space. Joining Artel for the evening will also be friends from the Humane Society of Pensacola. Meet and support them on the front porch! Enjoy all of this and more while listening to Killarney – an Irish folk band that always gets the audience dancing. Enjoy all of this and the other impromptu antics of local artists at Artel Gallery!

3. Belle Ame’, 112 S. Palafox Pl: Yvette, Belle Ame’s artist, will be present displaying her assortment of handmade bath and body products.

Products will be available for sampling.

and designs as I expand my skill and knowledge.

As a self-taught wood artist, I have created a lot of expensive firewood finding my way, but it is a process I love.”... a love demonstrated in his work. Tom Snyder titles his art “Natural Boxes,” describing what they are and how they are made.

Work begins with “the choice of wood with some natural gimmick. For instance, shipworm-eaten cypress from the salt marshes is a unique and beautiful wood when finished. Camphor has superb grain and color variations, and the memorable scent of oil of camphor.” While hollowing out compartments or drawers, Tom retains much of the natural look and then finishes the sawcuts with a superfine finish. For October Gallery Night, Friday, Oct. 18, visitors can meet these 3-D artists and learn about their art. The music of Celtic band Sweet Prospect adds to the enjoyment. Grout and Grain continues through Oct. 26.

6. Carmen’s Lunch Bar, 407-B S. Palafox

St.: On Gallery Night Carmen’s will be serving delicious international cuisine, beers and wines.

Come to Carmen’s for a taste of something new!

Carmen’s combines the design and concept of a neighborhood bar and marries it with an eclectic menu of fresh, flavorful Southern and international cuisine. Stop by to enjoy the unique location and the delicious food and wines!

4. Blab – TV, 121 S. Palafox Pl: Featuring live

7. Dog House Deli, 30 S. Palafox Pl.: Stop by for a bite to start off your Gallery Night!

5. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox Pl: At

8. Dollarhide’s, 41 S.Palafox Pl.: Dollarhide’s will feature Pensacola pianist Ila Brown playing smooth jazz on the Yamaha concert grand. Ila is an active professional pianist, is on the staff at Pensacola State College as piano teacher and accompanist, is the accompanist for the Choral Society of Pensacola, also maintains a private piano studio at her home and is the pianist at Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church. Ila will perform from 6 to 8 pm on the stage at Dollarhide’s.

music from the Song Birds!

the Blue Morning Gallery on Palafox Place, the 3-D show “Grout and Grain” features the art of Mark Schmitt, tile artist, and Ric Koressel and Tom Snyder, wood artists. One of only a handful of artists working in this medium, Mark Schmitt creates unique art consisting of tile and wood.

He remarks that his tile art “is recognizable by the precision cuts and spacing of tiles in his wall hangings, mirrors, clocks and tables. Each of the original pieces takes between 10 and 15 hours to create, over a period of seven to 10 days, due to various drying times of stain, adhesives, polyurethane, grout and sealant.”Of his exquisitely crafted boxes, Ric Koressel states “I am continually amazed by what is revealed as I fashion my boxes.

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11. First United Methodist Church of Pensacola

(First Church) and The Perry Home Coffee House, 2 East Wright St: First United Methodist Church and the Perry Home Coffee House will host an exciting evening of arts, crafts, music and food and entertainment during Gallery Night. The Perry Home Coffee House will have a delicious array of complimentary cookies and coffee, along with specialty drinks available for purchase.

12. Global Grill, 27 S. Palafox Pl: Paintings from local artists including Quenby Tyler, Riece Walton and Reese Foret.

13. Grand Reserve Cigar & Smoke Shop, 210 Palafox Pl: Live music in celebration of Gallery Night!

14. Gulf Coast Community Bank: 40 N.

Palafox St.: Join GCCB for an October Gallery Night celebration of the arts! View the work of local award winning artists while enjoying light refreshments. Our artists for the October Gallery Night will be Dawn Jongko, graphite illustrations and sculptures; and Margaret Biggs, coastal art – original oils and prints.

15. Harvest Church, The Rex Theater, 18 N. Palafox St.: Music at The REX! Come join The REX to hear live music from local artists who make up the Harvest Band. Annie Grey Photography will be on hand displaying some awesome photos and representatives will also be answering any questions you may have about the future of The REX. 16. Helen Back Café, 22 S. Palafox Pl.: Join Helen Back for Gallery Night specials!

17. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, 10 S. Palafox Pl: Hopjacks will feature musicians Local Mullet on the balcony from 5:30 - 9:30 pm.

9. Don Alan’s, 401 S. Palafox Pl.: Featuring the

fine art and painted glassware of Beege Welborn.

18. Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique, 122 S. Palafox Pl: The boutique will be showing jewelry from a local artist.

10. Elebash’s, 36 S. Palafox: Come browse

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20. Intermission, 214 S. Palafox Pl.: Come to Intermission for Gallery Night drink specials.

21. London W1 Hair Salon & Studio, 120 S. Palafox Pl: Stop in to enjoy the Gallery Night festivities.

22. Meadows Jewelers, 125 Palafox Pl: Featuring the art of jewelry.

23. Nacho Daddies, 34 S. Palafox Pl.: Come to

Nacho Daddies for a delicious Gallery Night dinner!

24. New York Nick’s, 9 S. Palafox Pl: Come celebrate Gallery Night at New York Nicks!

25. Old Hickory Whiskey Bar, 123 Palafox Pl.:

Enjoy one of Downtown Pensacola’s newest hot spots!

26. Pensacola Museum Of Art: 407 S. Jefferson St.: Enjoy the all the exhibits the museum has to offer!

27. Pensacola Opera, 75 S. Tarragona St.:

Pensacola Opera invites you and your friends to be a part of its 31st Season! Join us for our Gallery Night Open House Events, designed to introduce new members to Pensacola Opera and all it has to offer! New members will have the opportunity to select the very best seats available for this season’s productions, Carmen and Cinderella (La Cenerentola) at exclusive Open House prices! We will also have information available about ways to volunteer and become a Friend of the Opera.

A short program will highlight Pensacola Opera’s impact in the community and, as a special feature, opera singers will perform musical highlights from Carmen. Please join us!

28. Pink Picasso, 19 Palafox Pl.: Pink Picasso will feature live music and local art. Visitors can view the progress of the Picasso Jazz Club…opening soon!

29. Pita Pit, 1 S. Palafox Pl.: Grab a handheld snack for Gallery Night.

30. PNJ & GoPensacola.com: S. Palafox Pl.

between Romana & Intendencia Sts.: Celebrate Gallery Night with PNJ & GoPensacola.

31. Quayside Art Gallery, 17 E. Zaragoza St.:

Quayside Gallery will feature the art of Cathy Pascoe and Laurie Flynn in the East Gallery. The gallery will also have a new exhibition of members’ works in our West Gallery. Please visit Quayside on Gallery Night and enjoy art, food, artists and entertainment.

32. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St:

Seville Quarter’s “Gallery Night Art in the Streets”!

Seville Quarter has invited over 60 local artists and vendors to showcase their skills, crafts & artwork in the street in front of the historical complex. If you love great local artist this show is for you! The Seville Quarter show will have that “Arts Festival Feel” that everyone loves. We want to step up the level of excitement Downtown during Gallery Night and there is no better way than to kick the weekend off than with great local art, music and wine in a festival atmosphere. Seville Quarter will host a FREE wine and beer tasting starting at 5 pm in the Wine & Gift Shop. Mark your calendar now for one of the best Gallery Nights of the year. Enjoy an evening of shopping, dining, live entertainment in historic downtown Pensacola’s, Seville Quarter Entertainment District, Oct. 18, starting at 5 pm.

33. Sole Inn and Suites, 200 N. Palafox St: Enjoy local artists and celebrate Gallery Night with live music!

34. Susan Campbell Jewelry, 32 S. Palafox Pl: Featuring unique & beautiful jewelry.

35. The Bodacious Olive, 407-D S. Palafox,

St.: Stop in to get a sample of one of Downtown Pensacola’s newest businesses!

36. The Great Southern Restaurant Group,

Jackson’s Steakhouse, Fish House, Atlas Oyster House and the Deck Bar. The Courtyard at Seville Tower, 226 S. Palafox Pl: Join us at the Courtyard at Seville Tower, at the corner of Palafox and Government, for Gallery Night, 5-9 pm.

GSRG will be hosting live entertainment from local musician Lucas Crutchfield and featuring the work of local photographer Barrett McClean. There will be a full bar serving beer, wine and cocktails. In addition, GSRG will be serving up Pensacola Hero Sandwiches for $5!

37. The Leisure Club, 126 Palafox Pl: Enjoy local art, Gallery Night Specials and great food!

38. The Spotted Dog, 124 S. Palafox Pl: Enjoy wonderful “Animal Art”!

39. The Tin Cow, 102 S. Palafox Pl: The Tin Cow will be featuring Lindsey Gray’s collection of acrylic paintings ranging from pop art to abstract art. Enjoy local art and design your own burgers.

40. Wine Bar, 16 Palafox Pl: Enjoy local art in the “Breezeway.”

41. World of Beer/Blend Lounge, 200 S. Palafox: Come in for Gallery Night drink specials.

42. Zarzaur Law Firm, 11 E. Romana St.: Zarzaur

Law, P.A. and staff invite you to visit Romana Street in Downtown Pensacola during Gallery Night Oct. 18 for a chance to create your very own graffiti art.

Grab a paint can and spray your art on the north wall of the law firm. Make sure to snap a picture of your art and tag #LegalGraffiti on Instagram!

Donations will be accepted for the benefit of Legal Services of North Florida, which provides civil legal services to those in our community who cannot afford it. All spray paint and paper is provided by Zarzaur Law, P.A., and we ask that you do not bring your own spray cans from home. This event is free of charge and is suitable for the whole family. We hope to see you this Gallery Night.

43. Al Fresco - Fresh Air Dining, 501 S. Palafox St.: Five tastes in one place! Come join us for fun urban dining at it’s best!

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Gallery Night 10/18/2013 Official Participants

1. Adonna’s Bakery and Café, 114 S. Palafox Pl 2. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox Pl* 3. Belle Ame’, 112 S. Palafox Pl 4. Blab – TV, 121 S. Palafox Pl 5. Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox Pl 6. Carmen’s Lunch Bar, 407-B S. Palafox St. 7. Dog House Deli, 30 S. Palafox Pl. 8. Dollarhide’s, 41 S.Palafox Pl. 9. Don Alan’s, 401 S. Palafox Pl. 10. Elebash’s, 36 S. Palafox 11. First United Methodist Church of Pensacola (First Church) and The Perry Home Coffee House, 2 East Wright St

12. Global Grill, 27 S. Palafox Pl 13. Grand Reserve Cigar & Smoke Shop, 210 Palafox Pl 14. Gulf Coast Community Bank, 40 N. Palafox St. 15. Harvest Church, The Rex Theater, 18 N. Palafox St 16. Helen Back Café, 22 S. Palafox Pl. 17. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, 10 S. Palafox Pl. 18. Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique, 122 S. Palafox Pl. 19. Instruments of Excellence at Virginia College, 19 W. Garden St. 20. Intermission, 214 S. Palafox Pl. 21. London W1 Hair Salon & Studio, 120 S. Palafox Pl. 22. Meadows Jewelers, 125 Palafox Pl. 23. Nacho Daddies, 34 S. Palafox Pl. 24. New York Nick’s, 9 S. Palafox Pl. 25. Old Hickory Whiskey Bar, 123 Palafox Pl. 26. Pensacola Museum Of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. 27. Pensacola Opera, 75 S. Tarragona St. 28. Pink Picasso, 19 Palafox Pl. 29. Pita Pit, 1 S. Palafox Pl. 30. PNJ & GoPensacola.com, S. Palafox Pl., between Romana & Intendencia Sts.

31. Quayside Art Gallery, 17 E. Zaragoza St. 32. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St 33. Sole Inn and Suites, 200 N. Palafox St 34. Susan Campbell Jewelry, 32 S. Palafox St. 35. The Bodacious Olive/The Bodacious Brew, 407 S. Palafox, St 36. The Great Southern Restaurant Group, Jackson’s Steakhouse, Fish

Official Guide Sponsors:

House, Atlas Oyster House and the Deck Bar. The Courtyard at Seville Tower, 226 S. Palafox Pl 37. The Leisure Club, 126 Palafox Pl 38. The Spotted Dog, 124 S. Palafox Pl 39. The Tin Cow, 102 S. Palafox Pl 40. Wine Bar, 16 Palafox Pl 41. World of Beer/Blend Lounge, 200 S. Palafox St. 42. Zarzaur Law Firm, 11 E. Romana St. 43. Al Fresco - Fresh Air Dining, 501 S. Palafox St *2013 CANstruction site to benefit MANA Food Pantries Gallery Night Street closure is sponsored by Stella Artois.

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The streets will remain closed until midnight.

Per city ordinance no animals and no glass bottles.

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The Pensacola LGBT Film Festival highlights the artistic contributions both nationally and internationally of lesbian, gay, bi and transgender (LGBT) films and filmmakers. The unique ability of film to transcend stereotypes and relate to the viewer opens the door to a dialogue about the LGBT experience, building a stronger and more open Pensacola.

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LAST YEAR THE inaugural LGBT Film Festival was held at several venues where films showcased the artistic contributions of members of the lesbian, gay, bi and transgender community. This month the Pensacola LGBT Film Festival is back for its second year, and the event will showcase three feature-length documentaries alongside a number of short films. From Oct. 8-11, films and presentations will take place at several locations throughout the community and the public is invited to attend these free events.

Fest founder Sara Latshaw says ultimately the goal is to use art to create a pathway to greater understanding and a more accepting community.

“Part of my job at the ACLU of Florida is fighting for equality in the Panhandle. Last year, we wanted to create a dialogue about the LGBT experience in our area and decided that a film festival would a great way to do so,” she says. “The festival brought people together to enjoy some great films while also helping to start a dialogue within our community and

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exposing people to experiences they might not be have considered before.”

Latshaw says the inaugural festival was well received, which has led to the use of larger venues for this year’s event in order to accommodate the community interest. While last year’s offerings had themes of LGBT prejudice in courts and schools, this year’s will address other issues facing the LGBT community.

“This year we will spotlight HIV in the South and adoption by gay men and lesbians,” Latshaw says.

“Like the inaugural event, we have many short films and short subject documentaries.”

Following Tuesday’s screening of deepsouth, the

deepsouth: A documentary about the new American South, and the people who inhabit its most quiet corners. Beneath layers of history, poverty and now soaring HIV infections, four Americans redefine traditional Southern values to create their own solutions to survive. | Oct. 8, 6:30 pm, UWF CFPA Quiet: The story of a woman named Ali who is denied the right to make medical decisions for her partner, Sam, after a car accident renders Sam unconscious. Ali must lie and say she is Sam’s sister so that she can be with her in the hospital. | Oct. 9, 6:30 pm, Vinyl Music Hall Devotion Project: This is the sixth short film created for The Devotion Project, a series of films documenting LGBTQ couples and the love they share “Foremost in my Mind”, the final film, features New York couple Gail Marquis and Audrey Smaltz, a couple who met later in life. | Oct. 10, 7 pm, Bayview Park Pier

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UWF Concert Hall will host a discussion facilitated

by HIVevolution, a local organization whose mission is to increase HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention by providing testing, education and other resources.

Many local businesses and organizations have lended support to this collaborative effort, making this year even bigger than the last. All festival events are free and open to the public to attend, and refreshments will be served at each.

With the diverse offerings of films and topics, Latshaw says there will be something of interest for every member of the community, and she hopes it inspires inspiration and information to the local LGBT community and beyond.

“Our community is a place where values like fairness, honesty, and treating your neighbor like you’d want to be treated are important,” she says.

“More and more people here are starting to realize that that’s what the push for equality is all about, so it’s an exciting time and place for those of us who care about equality.”

O Pacote (The Package): At a new school Leandro and Jefferson form an instant attachment and soon realize that theirs is no ordinary friendship. But young Jeff has something to tell. If they want to be together there’s one irreversible thing Leandro must deal with; something that is a part of the package. | Oct. 8, 6:30 pm, UWF CFPA

(A)Typical Couple: A typical day in the life of a typical couple. This short honest documentary gives an insight into the typical happy life of a lesbian couple in order to relate that the differences in how heterosexual and homosexual couples interact with each other. | Oct. 9, 6:30 pm, Vinyl Music Hall

The Painted Girl: The story of Megan, a closeted gay 15 year old, who runs away from her mother’s expectations.

Hiding in an abandoned tunnel, she uses spray paint to create art for her mother. Megan hopes that through this gallery of graffiti she can help her mother understand who she is. | Oct. 9, 6:30 pm, Vinyl Music Hall

The Bus Pass: Don’t forget your Clipper card! The Bus Pass takes us cruising aboard public transportation.

After seeing the person of her dreams, a young woman anxiously plots her first move. | Oct. 9, 6:30 pm, Vinyl Music Hall

Luca: Luca takes his long-term relationship with Felix for granted until a freak accident changes everything. Waking up from a coma Luca discovers to his horror that he has become straight. Alone in a strange world Luca must fight to reclaim his gayness and his relationship. | Oct. 9, 6:30 pm, Vinyl Music Hall Model CiTizen: Brigite shows the daily life of being a trans model, a Muslim, and a woman. She possesses the real character of a transwoman in a society where having your own gender seems to be an issue to the community-at-large. This young lady has gone through similar experiences like any other transwoman in one way or the other, within the same industry or not. | Oct. 9, 6:30 pm, Vinyl Music Hall Always My Son: A short documentary that chronicles the journey of a Mexican-American family’s realization and acceptance that their son is gay. | Oct. 9, 6:30 pm, Vinyl Music Hall

Conceiving Family: A documentary directed by Amy Bohigian that follows her and other gay/lesbian couples’ journey into parenthood through adoption. | Oct. 10, 7 pm, Bayview Park Pier Families are Forever: A short subject documentary that chronicles the journey of a devout Mormon family living in a conservative community who attended church every Sunday, actively served in their ward, went door-to-door to stop same-sex marriage in support of California’s Prop 8 and whose lives were turned upside down when their 13-year-old son admitted he was gay. | Oct. 10, 7 pm, Bayview Park Pier What’s the T?: A documentary that explores the challenges, successes, and lives of five transgender/ transsexual women. These women represent normality and abnormality, seamlessly, in their daily efforts to achieve a balance of yin and yang, as the day may require. | Oct. 11, 6:30 pm, Artel Gallery

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AFTER A HARD fought last season the Pensacola Ice Flyers clinched a victory in the championship tournament, winning the Presidents Cup and Southern Professional Hockey League glory. For the 2013-2014 season the team welcomes new leadership in head coach Rod Aldoff. Aldoff comes with 15 years of experience on the ice playing hockey in Europe and America, including a stint with the Ice Pilots. He’s coached at the helm of the Wisconsin and Minnesota Wilderness franchise, among others. Coming off an exceptional three year run coaching for the Superior International Junior Hockey League, Coach Aldoff has taken the reins of defending SPHL champions, the Pensacola Ice Flyers.

DTC spoke with the new Ice Flyer coach to get his thoughts on his new home in Pensacola, this year’s newly-formed team, and his feelings going into training camp on October 13.

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How have you felt about Pensacola in general since you’ve been here?

We have a few, Ryan Salvis who played here last year. I expect him to be a big part of our hockey team, both his on-the-ice performance and his leadership. Nick Lindberg is a new guy but played

Would you say you have any particular coaching DTC philosophy or style you hope to impart with the team?

The game’s a simple game. It’s reading and reacting to each play and making the best decisions from there. Keeping the game simple, playing hard, playing smart, and doing all the little things right that it takes to win a hockey game is what I want to implement with this hockey team.

The way I look at it, and the way I look at every season as a coach or a player, is everyone starts at zero. We’re going to have to create our own atmosphere, put our own stamp on things within the league and in ourselves of how we want to do things and just build a championship family from the dressing room all the way out onto the ice. It’s a new year and there’ll be some new faces here and some old faces. At the end of the day everybody’s here to win a championship, all the teams.

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Are there any new or old players to watch this year?

It’s obviously a beautiful city and a beautiful area and it’s been very good. I enjoy the beach and the warm weather. I’ve been living in Wisconsin.

As last year’s champions, what do you think DTC is the biggest challenge going into this new season?

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back on the Ice Pilots in the mid-2000s. Nick’s a heck of a good hockey player and I expect Nick to be a big force in the league and to be a leader on this hockey team. And we’ve picked up some defensemen Shaun Arvai and Drew Baker who’ve been in the league for a bit and we’re expecting them to be great leaders on this team and to be real forces on the ice defensively and offensively.

There are other guys as well. It should be pretty exciting.

The 2013-2014 season kicks off this month with a special celebration before the opening game on Oct. 25 against the Columbus Cottonmouths.

Pregame festivities will include a party on the plaza in front of the Pensacola Bay Center, the unveiling of the Championship Banner, and the Championship Ring Ceremony.

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This month you can get in the Halloween spirit by exploring the dark history of hauntings in the Historic District. Many of the centuries old houses and buildings host spectral visitors and bloodcurdling tales from years gone by. Grab someone to hold tightly and join a tour this month—if 1. La Bona International Boutique 507 Adams St., 857-1211 2. Ballet Pensacola 400 S. Jefferson St., 432-9546 3. Tanner Realty of Northwest Florida 421 E. Zarragossa St., 435-9007 4. The Mole Hole Unique Gifts 425 E. Zarragossa St., 434-7329

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You can also head to the Historic District for another edition of Gallery Night on Oct. 18. Many merchants and galleries in the area will be open and hosting the work of local artists and musicians. Venture through the Historic District and see what the galleries and venues have to offer. Come check out these great free events in the Historic District!

Celebrate Downtown’s many special events and activities in the unique setting of the Historic District, or meet your everyday needs with one of the many area merchants. Either way, you may just find your new favorite spot in this growing segment of Downtown.

5. Olde Seville Chiropractic: Dr. Lindey Jeudevine 208 S. Alcaniz St., 607-2105 6. Historic Pensacola Village 205 E. Zarragossa St., 595-5993 7. Pensacola Historic Lighthouse 2081 Radford Blvd., 393-1561 8. Pensacola Little Theatre 400 S. Jefferson St., 434-0257

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Kwame Dawes Presents Art in Motion Oct. 26

West Florida Literary Federation, in conjunction with the Florida Humanities Council and the AfricanAmerican Heritage Society, is pleased to bring poet, playwright, producer, actor and scholar Kwame Dawes to Pensacola for “Art in Motion: From the Gallery to the Theatre” on Oct. 24. The two-hour production combining music, art, dance and poetry in celebration of Viva Florida 500 will be the largest literary event for Viva Florida 500 in Northwest Florida. The first act features paintings of cultural artists Sonja Griffin Evans coming to life through interpretative dance, readings by local poets, and costumed actors representing African-Americans who contributed to the historic and cultural development of Northwest Florida. The free event is Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7 pm at Washington High School.

MANNA’s 30th Birthday Bash Raises Over $33,000!

MANNA’s 30th Birthday Bash, held Saturday Sept.

21, raised over $33,000 for the hungry in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Funds raised will be used to provide food to 6,600 people in the area through MANNA’s network of six pantries.

“Every day someone needs help from MANNA over 44,000 people last year. Events like this raise much needed money to purchase food and operate our pantries,” said DeDe Flounlacker, MANNA executive director.

With approximately 150 people in attendance, the event included a Gourmet Cake Contest won

by Angel Cakes of Pensacola. To find out how you can get involved with MANNA, call 432-2053 or visit MannaFoodPantries.org.

Jazz Room Now Open at Downtown Library

Jazz is alive and well in Pensacola, and it has a new showcase at the West Florida Public Library (239 W. Spring St.). The Jazz Room is the culmination of a longstanding partnership between the Jazz Society and the West Florida Public Library. It houses the entirety of the Main Library’s collection of approximately 800 books, CDs, and movies covering the history, performance, and culture of jazz in its many forms, as well as a listening station where patrons can sample a variety of jazz styles before deciding which albums to check out and jazz-related artwork donated by loyal library users.

Fall Specials at Angel’s Garden

Cyclists Invade Downtown at Pensacola Cycling Classic Criterium

Viva Florida 500 Lecture Discussion on Spanish History Oct. 4

Fall in love with local art! Stop by Angel’s Garden, the unique local art gallery and gift shop located at 12th Avenue in East Hill, for Fall Specials this month. On Wednesdays in October, seniors get 10 percent off purchases, and there will be Fall Specials with discounts throughout the store Oct. 28-Nov. 2.

Last month cyclists filled the streets when Downtown Pensacola played host to the Criterium race of the Pensacola Cycling Classic. A Criterium is an urban street race where cyclists reach dizzyingly high speeds while racing laps around city blocks. Find out more at pensacolacyclingclassic.com.

The public is invited to a free lecture and discussion on Florida’s rich Spanish history at 6:30 pm Friday, Oct. 4, at Pensacola State College’s Hagler Auditorium, Room 252, on the Pensacola campus. J. Michael Francis, a leading expert on the Spanish colonial experience, will address European, African and Indian settlements in Florida that began almost a century before the events in Jamestown, Va. The Viva Florida 500 event, celebrating Ponce de Leon’s landing in Florida in 1513, is presented by Pensacola State College’s Black History/ Multicultural Committee and the African American Heritage Society. Funding for this program has been provided by the Florida Humanities Council with funds from the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs. www.downtowncrowd.com Oct 2013

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Ar t · Musi c · T h e a t r e WUWF RadioLive Returns Oct. 3

WUWF’s RadioLive is back for the first Thursday of each month at the Museum of Commerce at 201 E. Zaragoza St. Concerts start at 6 pm. This concert will feature Pierce Pettis, “The Sauce Boss” Bill Wharton, and Kate Campbell. Admission is free, but please bring canned food or money to donate to Manna Food Bank. For more information visit wuwf.org.

Chris Tomlin Burning Lights Tour Oct. 11

Chris Tomlin will return to the Pensacola Bay Center stage Oct. 11 at 7:30 pm. With ten No. 1 radio singles, a Grammy Award and eight additional nominations, 21 Dove Awards, one platinum album and four gold discs, Tomlin touches the hearts of listeners like no other. On the one hand, he’s achieved global scope that moved TIME magazine to proclaim him “likely the most often sung artist anywhere.” Tickets are $21, $26 or $36.50 and are available at pensacolabaycenter.com.

Sesame Street Live at the Saenger Oct. 13

Sesame Street comes alive at the Saenger Theatre Oct. 13 at 4:30 pm. When Elmo gets his furry fingers on Abby Cadabby’s magic wand, there’s something in the air - and Sesame Street becomes a nonstop, all-singing, all-dancing musical montage! What will Elmo learn about the power of musical magic? Join the conga line at the Saenger and find out! Tickets are $18, $25, $33 or $53 and are available at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets, or online at ticketmaster.com.

John Prine in Concert at the Saenger Theatre Oct. 20

Considered the “songwriter’s songwriter,” John Prine will perform in concert on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 8 pm at the Sarnger Theatre. Some four decades since his remarkable debut, John Prine has stayed at the top of his game, both as a performer and a songwriter. Tickets are $59.50 and $49.50 and are available at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets, or online at ticketmaster.com.

Jukebox Gala is Pensacola Opera’s signature fall fundraising event, held Pensacola Opera Oct. 26 at New World Landing. Over a gourmet four-course dinner, worldJukebox Gala class opera singers give a preview of the upcoming opera season. Guests Oct. 26 will have the opportunity to bid on popular selections from the operatic repertoire and musical theatre to be performed right at your table for you and your guests course-by-course. Tickets are $125. For tickets and information, call 433-6737.

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PLT Presents The Kitchen Witches Oct. 4-6; 10-13

Featuring Valerie Russenberger and Carol Kahn Parker as two “mature” cable-access cooking show hostesses that have hated each other for 30 years, ever since Larry dated one and married the other. When circumstances put them together on a TV show called The Kitchen Witches, the insults are flung harder than the food and of course the show becomes a rating smash! Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $17 reserved café seating or $10 general admission. Visit pensacolalittletheatre.com for tickets or more information.

UWF Music Department Fall Chamber Music Series at Old Christ Church Oct. 2

The University of West Florida Department of Music will present an afternoon of chamber music on the first Wednesday of the fall months at 12 pm in the Old Christ Church. On Oct. 2, members of the Chamber Music Class will be featuring many different instruments and groups. They will play pieces written for piano, harpsichord, flute, cello, violin, viola, trumpet, saxophone and trombone. The repertoire will also include vocal duets and arias.

Performances are free and open to the public.

For more information, call the 474.2147.

Ar t · M u s i c · T h e a t r e Mamma Mia! at the Saenger Theatre Oct. 23

Over 45 million people have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music of ABBA in Mamma Mia! and now this ultimate feel-good show comes to the Saenger stage Oct. 23. In a Greek island paradise on the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. Tickets are $58 and $78 and are available at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets, or online at ticketmaster.com.

Through October

A Fall show at Blue Morning Gallery brings some Blue Morning art off the walls. Beginning Sept. 29, the 3-D show Grout and Grain features the art of Mark Gallery Schmitt, tile artist, and Ric Koressel and Tom Presents Art Snyder, wood artists. One of only a handful of Off the Walls artists working in this medium, Mark Schmitt creates unique art consisting of tile and wood.

Each of the original pieces takes between 10 and 15 hours to create, over a period of seven to 10 days, due to various drying times of stain, adhesives, polyurethane, grout and sealant.

Of his exquisitely crafted boxes, Ric Koressel states, “I am continually amazed by what is revealed as I fashion my boxes. It is all about the wood, the color and complexities. I take great pleasure in trying new techniques and designs as I expand my skill and knowledge. As a self-taught wood artist, I have created a lot of expensive firewood finding my way, but it is a process I love.”... a love demonstrated in his work.

Tom Snyder titles his art “Natural Boxes,” describing what they are and how they are made. Work begins with “the choice of wood with some natural gimmick. For instance, shipworm-eaten cypress from the salt marshes is a unique and beautiful wood when finished. Camphor has superb grain and color variations, and the memorable scent of oil of camphor.” While hollowing out compartments or drawers, Tom retains much of the natural look and then finishes the sawcuts with a superfine finish.

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Ar t · Mus i c · T h e a t r e The Pensacola Museum of Art is seeking members of a new young professionals group: the PMA Contemporaries.

Exclusive PMAC events include socials, artist studio tours, film screenings, lectures, artsrelated trips, and much more.

An introduction cocktail event will be held at the museum on Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Any young professional who is interested in the arts is invited to attend to get information about this new group. For more information visit pensacolamuseum.org/ pma-contemporaries.

PMA Introduction Cocktail for New Group: PMA Contemporaries Oct. 9

At Seville Quarter This Month

Seville Quarter hosts a variety of entertainment from a wide array of genres. For more information check out SevilleQuarter. com.

Mondays: Monday Night Blues Wednesday-Saturday: Dueling Piano Show October 3: Arrogant Steak Cook-off October 4-5: Big Jim Brown, Grand Theft Audio, Hotel Oscar October 11-12: The Red Field, Banana Republic, Reed Lightfoot & the Collective October 18-19: Modern Eldorados, Timberhawk October 25: Swerve, The Rez October 26: Swerve, Something Huge October 31: Schofield

PMA Presents David Warner: Mountain, Stream, Shore Through Nov.7

Art has been a part of David Warner for most of his life.

An early love of drawing spurred his interest in exploring becoming an artist, and his penchant for sketching is underlying in all of his work. Painting only landscapes, no objects, his expressive brushstrokes represent a visual language that transcends the image immediately present on the canvas or paper. He produced the body of work in this debut museum exhibition: Mountain, Stream, Shore, over two years, painting in his Colorado studio and also en plein air. The works are acrylic on canvas or wood, and chalk pastel on paper. David Warner lives in Carbondale, Colo. The exhibition will be on view through Nov. 7. For more information visit pensacolamuseum.com.

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IHMC & UWF Kick Off New Lecture Series on the Arts Oct. 9

The Institute for Human and Machine Cognition and UWF invite the public as they kick off a new lecture series honoring the arts and humanities. The first in the series will feature world renowned Hemingway scholar and UWF professor Dr. Allen Josephs discussing “The Quest for God in the Road,” based on Cormac McCarthy’s The Road. The lecture will be held at IHMC on Oct. 9 at 6 pm. Lectures are free but reservations are required. Call 202.4462 to reserve a spot and for more information.

HIVevolution Presents Broadway & Brunch with PLT & Seville Quarter Oct. 6 Broadway and Brunch will be performed at the Pensacola Little Theatre’s Mainstage on Sunday, Oct. 6, with showtime at 1:30 pm. Guests can attend the Seville Quarter Brunch starting at 11 am and a portion of the brunch proceeds will be donated to HIVevolution. HIVevolution invites you to help continue the work of HIV awareness and prevention which provides education, testing, outreach, resource linkage and advocacy services to our local community. Tickets will range from $20 to $60 with complimentary drinks and desserts. Tickets are available through pensacolalittletheatre.com. For more information call 429.7551.

At Vinyl Music Hall This Month Vinyl Music Hall hosts a huge variety of musical acts featuring many musical styles. For more information check out VinylMusicHall.com.

October 1: IBC Fundraiser-Gulf Coast Showcase: Captain Green, Fatty Waters, Lyon’s Limozine October 3: Greensky Bluegrass, Fruition October 4: ZOSO- The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience October 5: Roger Creager October 11: New Orleans Suspects, RumpelSTEELskin ft. Ed Williams of The Revivalists October 12: Cody ChestnuTT October 15: Dawes, Caitlin Rose October 17: Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Betsy Badwater October 19: An Evening with Keller Williams October 20: They Might Be Giants, Moon Hooch October 22: Reverend Horton Heat, Wayne The Train Hancock, Nik Flagstar & His Dirty Mangy Dogs October 25: Edwin McCain, Eric Himan October 27: Robert Randolph & the Family Band, The Delta Saints October 28: GWAR, Whitechapel, Iron Reagan, A Band of Orcs October 29: Otep, Stolen Babies, New Years Day, With A Vengeance

Ar t · Music · Theatre Join the Pensacola Civic Pensacola Civic Band Morton Band at the Saenger Theatre Oct. 26 at 7 pm Gould Centennial at the for the Morton Gould Saenger Centennial. Celebrating Oct. 26 the 100th birthday of American composer, conductor, pianist, and arranger Morton Gould, the Pensacola Civic Band performs Gould’s Freedom Fanfare, American Salute, Pavanne and more that will capture and enthrall.

The concert features guest artist Joshua Bledsoe on the Trombone. Tickets are $10 general admission and are available at the PSC Lyceum Office or in the lobby of the Saenger Theatre on the night of the show.

PMA Presents 24 Hours in Downtown Pensacola Through Oct. 12

Anything can happen in a day. For the first time at the PMA, 24 Hours in Downtown Pensacola, celebrates the diverse places, spaces, and people that make up our community—and you are the photographer! The exhibition will consist of one to five photographs of each hour between noon on Friday, July 19, and noon on Saturday, July 20. The winning images will represent the everyday life of downtown Pensacola. The exhibition will be on view through Oct. 12. For more information visit pensacolamuseum.com.

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Presents Opening Night Oct. 5

Join the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra for Opening Night at the Saenger Theatre at 8 pm, Oct. 5. This concert is part of the Masterworks Series, which features classic orchestral repertoire.

Opening Night will showcase solo violinist Chee-Yun. Musical selections will include Berlioz - Roman Carnival Overture, Lalo - Symphonie Espagnole, and Dvorak - Symphony No. 6. Tickets range from $22-$84 and are available at pensacolasaenger.com.

UWF Music Department Runge Strings Concert Oct. 14

The University of West Florida Department of Music presents the Runge Strings orchestral ensemble in concert Monday, Oct. 14 at 7:30 pm. The concert will take place in the Music Hall of the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the UWF main campus. The Orchestra, under the baton of Dr. Leonid Yanovskiy, will perform music by composers Handel, Mozart and Tchaikovsky. The concert is free and open to the public. For reservations and more information, please contact the CFPA Box Office at 857.6285.

Homecoming Kickoff and Pep Rally featuring T-Pain Oct. 9

All members of the campus community are invited to the UWF Homecoming at the kickoff and pep rally at the UWF Field House, featuring a special performance by T-Pain. Tickets for UWF students are free, and tickets for the general public are $15. All tickets will be available at the University Commons Service Desk. The show starts at 7:30 pm.

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Dateline D o w n t o w n Atlas Beverage Classes at the Fish House Deck Atlas Oyster House is proud to present the next installment of Atlas Beverage Classes (A.B.C.). This semester will feature handcrafted beers and two featured spirit brands, each paired with small plates.

The classes will be held on the Deck Bar, the first Thursday of the month through November and will feature a presenter for four tastings.

Classes begin at 6 pm and cost is $20 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Each class will also feature “pop quizzes,” for fun prizes.

The Oct. 3 class will feature Pensacola Bay Brewery featuring Elliott Eckland. Reservations are required. Call 516-2324 to reserve a seat.

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Seville Rotary Arrogant Steak Cook-off Oct. 3

Calling all carnivores! The third annual Seville Rotary Arrogant Steak Cook-off is coming to Seville Quarter on Thursday, October 3 beginning at 5:30 pm. Competitive cooking teams will be serving up NY Strip steaks for ticketholders to sample and each attendee will get to vote for their favorite steak. At the end of the night winners will be introduced and prizes will be handed out! Tickets for admission are $25 prior to the event and $35 at the door. Each ticket will get you steak, beer, salad bar, and potato bar at no additional cost and a full service cash bar will also be available. There will also be raffle drawings for prizes. For more information, tickets or to register a team visit sevillerotary. com.

Cooking Demonstrations & Wine Pairings with Chef Irv Miller Oct. 16 Enjoy a Cooking Demonstration and Wine Pairing with Jackson’s Chef Irv Miller. For the Oct. 16 demonstration Chef Irv will present “Old Florida Cooking.” Centuries before the locavore movement, there was “cracker” cooking. Georgia cracker and Florida cracker foods have shaped some of Florida’s most memorable dishes. Frontiersmen of the South were independent, self-reliant folks with a strong sense of individualism. While

the name given to this group has come to be used pejoratively, many people carry the name and celebrate their heritage with pride. Chef will select several recipes of the Old Florida cooking style and add his personal touch to update these native dishes. Tickets are $45 and there will be two seatings at 5 pm-6:30 pm and 7:30 pm-9 pm. For reservations call 217.2347.

Barktoberfest XII in Seville Square Oct. 5

Pensacola Archaeological Society Lecture Series Oct. 8

Enjoy a day of play with your dog in Seville Square! This pet-friendly event will benefit the Humane Society of Pensacola and will feature a fun-filled day of activities that will include contests, prizes and vendor booths with pet-related items. Seville Square will go to the dogs on Oct. 5 from 9 am to 4 pm. For more information call 432.4250.

PSC Presents Free Clarinet Concert for 55th annual Lyceum Series Oct. 3

Pensacola State College music professor Richard Jernigan presents a free clarinet recital at 7:30 pm Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus. The public is invited; no tickets are required. The performance is part of PSC’s 55th annual Lyceum Series. Accompanied by Ila Brown, Jernigan performs music from Eastern Europe, including Klezmer dance tunes, the traditional music often played at weddings. The concert also features guest artists Brian Brown on violin and Newell Hutchinson on clarinet as well as the PSC faculty Woodwind Quintet with Bethany Witter on flute, Matt Fossa on oboe, Joy Hoffman on bassoon and Stephen Pearce on horn. For concert information, call 484.1847 or visit pensacolastate.edu/Lyceum.

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The Pensacola Archaeological Society presents its fall lecture series at the J. Earle Bowden Building at 120 Church St. The lectures will be from 7-8 pm and are free and open to the public. On Oct. 8, the lecture will be “Garden Archaeology in the Colonial Fort of Pensacola: 2012 Excavations at the Governor’s Garden” featuring April Holmes, UWF Archaeology Institute. For more information call 595-0050.

A Walk on the Barkfront at Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille Oct. 26

Take your furry friend on A Walk on the Barkfront Oct. 26 at 8 am around the bayfront by Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille.

This dog friendly one-mile walk will raise money for the Humane Society of Pensacola. It will not be timed but there will be prizes for categories like “looks most like their dog,” and largest and smallest dog.

Come see petrelated vendors and enjoy a day of fun with your dog!

Public Safety Day at Maritime Park Oct. 5

The Vince J. Whibbs, Sr. Community Maritime Park will play host to Community Public Safety Day, Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 am to 2 pm. Representatives from Police, Fire, and EMS will be on site. Enjoy live demonstrations, fun education, and interactive activities along with free admission and parking.

The public is incvited to attend and enjoy! For more information call Rebecca McLellan at 435.1629

D a t eline Downtown Homecoming & Family Weekend Festival at UWF Oct. 12

A Night at the Speakeasy at the Museum of Commerce Oct. 24 Come Join the Gulf Coast Citizen Diplomacy Council as it presents “A Night at the Speakeasy” at the Museum of Commerce Oct. 24. Enjoy games of chance and swanky swill. Savories will be provided by Blake Rushing.

Dance to music by the New Orleans Ramblers. Come dressed as a gangster or flapper or come as you are! RSVPs can be mailed to: Gulf Coast Citizen Diplomacy Council PO Box 1591 Pensacola, FL 32591. Call 595.0817 or visit gulfcoastdiplomacy.org for more information.

Ice Flyers Opening Night & Champion Celebration Oct. 25

The Ice Flyers will open the season with a special championship celebration at the Pensacola Bay Center before a match against the Columbus Cottonmouths in a battle of the SPHL’s past two champions. The historical night will feature the raising of the 2012-13 SPHL championship banner to the rafters of the Pensacola Bay Center, the championship ring presentation, and championship jersey auction, along with pre- and post-game events. Events kick off at 7:05 pm. For more information call 432.0800.

JSOP Jazz Gumbo at Seville Quarter Oct. 21

The Jazz Society of Pensacola’s Jazz Gumbo happens every third Monday evening of each month at Phinneas Phogg’s in Seville Quarter. Live jazz is featured in a variety of styles with groups or bands chosen from around the Emerald Coast area. Doors open at 5:30 pm. On Oct. 21 the Jazz Gumbo will feature the “Jim Marshall Quintet.” Admission is $8 for JSOP members with membership card, $10 for nonmembers, $5 for students with ID and free for military people in uniform. Admission includes a cup of seafood gumbo.

National Naval Aviation Museum Celebrates 50 Years!

Oct. 3-5

The Naval Aviation Museum Foundation invites the public to visit the National Naval Aviation Museum in celebration of its 50th anniversary for three days of special events and aircraft displays including Northrup Grumman’s X47-B unmanned aircraft on Oct. 3, 4 and 5, culminating with a black-tie 50th anniversary gala on Saturday evening, Oct. 5.

For more information on 50th anniversary events, exhibits and attractions at the Museum, visit NavalAviationMuseum.org/50 or call 453.2389 or (800) 327.5002.

UWF will host its Homecoming & Family Weekend Festival Saturday, Oct. 12, 4 to 8 pm at the main campus. Come celebrate family weekend with live music, inflatable attractions, tons of activities for the kids, a zip line, free food and announcement of the winners of the Spirit Competition and Blue & Green Challenge and more!

There will also be a celebrity dunk tank featuring various surprise appearances from leaders across campus and the Pensacola community. Visit uwf.edu for more information.

West Florida Public Presents Explore Pensacola History The West Florida Public Library is kicking off the Explore Pensacola History, a year-long series exploring the people, places, and events that make up Escambia County’s unique historical heritage. On Oct. 3, Dr. Judith Bense will kick off the series with “Unearthing Pensacola” from 6-7 pm at the Main Library, discussing her experiences and adventures in bringing to light the treasures buried just beneath our feet.Explore Pensacola History will consist of numerous programs throughout the year focusing on many facets of the area’s 450-year history. Full details on Explore Pensacola History are available online at ExplorePensacolaHistory.com. For information about the West Florida Public Library and the services it provides, visit MyWFPL.com.

The Florida Public Archaeology Network Florida Public has released a series Archaeology Network of collectible lapel pins featuring five of Historic Pin Project Pensacola’s most iconic historic buildings. The pins will be distributed at local history and archaeology themed events through the end of November.

To acquire a pin, simply follow the Florida Public Archaeology Network on Facebook, Twitter, or Foursquare for announced Pin Events. Then, come to the event, check in on Foursquare, and show the previous pins to get the next one. Participants can also gain one pin by checking in at 12 of the 26 sites on the Florida Public Archaeology Network’s “Panhandle History” list on Foursquare.

Once completed, they must come into the Destination Archaeology Resource Center or a Pin Event to receive their pin. This program is free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact Tristan Harrenstein at foursquare@flpublicarchaeology.uwf.edu or 595.0050, Ext. 104. www.downtowncrowd.com Oct 2013

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At Gallery Night Sept. 20

Fa c es in the Crowd At Seafood Fest Sept. 27

DTC quiz Q: In what year did the Pensacola Ice Flyers begin?

Prize: Pair of Ice Flyer tickets

Deadline to enter is October 15.

Answers may be emailed, faxed or mailed (no telephone entries.) On the 15th of the month, the winner will be selected at random.

The Rules: Employees and family members of Ballinger Publishing and the Downtown Improvement Board are ineligible for prizes. Ballinger Publishing is not responsible for restrictions of each prize. Winners are chosen at random from a pool of eligible respondents. Daytime phone number MUST be provided with submissions. Winners will be contacted by phone.

Winners are ineligible to win again for a 6-month period. IMPORTANT: All entries MUST be sent by E-MAIL (emily@ballingerpublishing.com), FAX 435-9174, or MAIL (PO Box 12665, Pensacola, FL 32591). Entries must be in by the 15th by noon. NO TELEPHONE ENTRIES.

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