Downtown Crowd July 2015 by Ballinger Publishing

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IT’S TIME TO pop some buttery popcorn, dim the lights and settle comfortably into the cushy, airconditioned bliss of Summer Blockbusters. Only metaphorically, of course! You don’t want to spend the season languishing dully in front of a giant screen, your mouth slightly agape and bits of candy ensnared in your shirt collar. It’s summertime and adventures await! The calendar is packed this month so you can be the star of your own Summer Blockbuster in Downtown Pensacola. Showtime starts with a bang at the Sertoma Fourth of July celebration where a daylong festival will take over Seville Square followed by a fireworks extravaganza set to music after sunset. July’s second act will come in the form of the wildly popular Blue Angels summer show at Pensacola Beach. The feats of aeronautical prowess guarantee fastpaced summer fun for the thousands that view the show.

If that’s not enough heart-pounding action, how about an extended chase sequence? The Seville Quarter Running of the Bulls will come to the streets July 18, with runners acting as fleeing matadors and horned roller derby girls with wiffle ball bats playing the part of the raging bulls. The event is one part of a full weekend of festivities with Spanish flair at Seville Quarter. If you’re not in the mood for courting danger, try the annual Crab Cake Cook Off benefit at Seville on July 22. Local chefs compete in a cutthroat competition of the tastiest crab cakes and guests get to savor and judge the winners while local charity Arc Gateway reaps the benefits—a feel good event for everyone! Get the details on page 19. Make your perfect Summer Blockbuster Downtown with these or a host of other events going on throughout this month. Gallery Night, Palafox Market, Evenings in Olde Seville Square and even literal blockbusters at the Summer Classic Movies Series all await you during July, so get out there and embrace the good summer vibes that are coursing through the city along with the undulating waves of scorching wet heat! This month also marks my final editorial for Downtown Crowd, for by the time you read this, I’ll already be gone. Just to a different job in the very near vicinity of this one—don’t worry! It’s my pleasure to drag Josh Newby from the shadowy backstage and into the spotlight as your new DTC editor! Welcome to your own page, Josh! While the credits may be rolling on my tenure as editor, the last five years is most definitely a time that, much like a beloved film, I’ll joyously revisit again and again.

4 Coming Attractions 6 Red, White & Blue 9 Hamlet 10 Running of the Bulls 12 Summer Classic Movie Series

14 Gallery Night Guide 16 Crab Cake Cook-off 19 Film 21 Word on the Street 22 Dateline Downtown 24 Art • Music • Theatre

10 Emily Echevarria, editor

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Publisher Malcolm Ballinger Executive Editor Kelly Oden Editor Emily Echevarria Art Director Rita Laymon Graphic Design and Ad Coordination Guy Stevens Editor + DTC Layout Josh Newby Interns: Kaitlyn Peacock, Alina Newman Advertising Account Executives Amanda Tomlinson amanda@ballingerpublishing.com Jennifer Bullock jennifer@ballingerpublishing.com DIB Executive Director Ron Butlin DIB Board Members Burney Merrill Susan Campbell Teri Levin Jim Homyak John Peacock Deadline for space and information is the 15th of the month prior to publication. For advertising rates or news tips contact Phone: 433-1166 · Fax: 435-9174 DOWNTOWN CROWD is published in cooperation with the Downtown Improvement Board, 41. N. Jefferson St., Suite 401, Pensacola, Florida 325402 by Ballinger Publishing. Offices located at 41 N. Jefferson St., Suite 402, Pensacola Florida 32505

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ComingAttractions FOOD

CULTURE

DRINKS

B R I C K THE RUBY V E N SLIPPER BAKERY Coming late July to West Government Street is the Brick Oven Bakery, the brainchild of Michael and Heather Frimenko. The restaurant will feature an Italian-made, custom brick oven and dozens of tasty treats as part of what Frimenko hopes will be the start of both a bread culture in Pensacola and a westward move for Downtown’s revitalization. The team has a long history of baking together, from here locally many years ago to up north in Philadelphia more recently. In 2012, they sold all they had, moved back to their native town and both got jobs in the local restaurant scene. It was at Carmen’s Lunch Bar, Michael’s place of work, that he was put in touch with those that could help make his dream come true. At the start, it will be a completely family-run business, with both Frimenkos at the helm, though they plan to hire additional help as the demand begins to surely grow.

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THE UNION PUBLIC HOUSE

The Union Public House will be a modern gastropub that combines the talents of bar and restaurant powerhouses Blake Ruby Slipper Café is a New Orleans-based Rushing (Type), Patrick Bolster (5 ½), and Melissa Tempsook breakfast, lunch and brunch hotspot with four Knott and Jeffrey Knott (Old Hickory Whiskey Bar). The space locations in the Big Easy and a new one in at 309 S. Reus St. is currently getting a massive makeover Downtown Pensacola set to opening this summer. with hopes to open some time in the fall. When completed, The Located just south of Al Fresco near the Palafox Union Public House will be “a crafty Southern pub with rustic and Main Street corridor, the newest incarnation and modern influences,” says Rushing. The gourmet food and of the restaurant promises to bring some classic beverage offerings will be locally influenced and served in a brunch dishes and Ruby Slipper signatures like Eggs comforting and inviting atmosphere. Rushing is planning some Cochon, slow cooked pork debris on a buttermilk classic pub fare with a modern and southern twist. Jeffrey says biscuit topped with poached eggs and hollandaise. he and Bolster have a deep appreciation for classic cocktails The restaurant is also committed to utilizing local which will serve as a base for the bar menu, but you can bet ingredients when possible, a tradition that will there will be some twists. Stay updated on this supergroup’s carry over at the Pensacola location. For more forthcoming hotspot by liking The Union Public House on information visit therubyslippercafe.net. Facebook.

SMOKEFREE SEVILLE!

Seville Quarter will become a completely smoke free establishment as of Aug. 1. Wilmer Mitchell, Rosie O’ Grady’s, Inc. President and family patriarch said in a press release, “We have been considering this change for some time and agree with the decision taken recently by some of our competitors and with the bars, restaurants, hotels, motels, schools and arenas in New Orleans.”

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Suggested donation of non-perishables for Manna Food Pantries.

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RED WHITE AND BLUE

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If you’re looking for a way to have fun with your family this 4th of July, look no further than Downtown Pensacola and Pensacola Beach. The 26th annual Sertoma Independence Day Celebration will be held Downtown followed by Red, White, Blues Week with the Blue Angels, providing lots of entertainment, food and a jaw-dropping performance. The Sertoma festivities July 4 will begin at 11 am and end with the largest fireworks display on the Gulf Coast over Pensacola Bay at 9:05 pm. With free admission, anyone can browse the craft booths such as Lisa Sutton’s Jewelry for Hair and Dietrich’s Honey Farm and choose from one of many of the food vendors including Sonny’s BBQ, Kona Ice, and Tin Tins Oriental Food. Children can enjoy the age-appropriate activities including taking pictures with Disney characters Ariel, Elsa and Jack, three different bounce houses and inflatable slides, crafts with Lowe’s and Applebee’s, a rock climbing wall and bungee jump, and free face painting with clowns. Live music will also be provided by Cat Country FM 98.7, Triple Lindies, and Banana Republic. There’s another fireworks display happening July 4 at 8:30 pm on Casino Beach as well. The display will be set off over Santa Rosa Sound just offshore of Quietwater Beach, with the best views at Portofino Boardwalk and Quietwater. Red, White, and Blues week occurs directly after, giving a spectacular reason for why any out-of-town family members should stay in Pensacola longer. The Blue Angels will be performing several times during the week starting with the July 8 Breakfast with the Blues, a chance to eat breakfast at a beachfront restaurant and avoid the crowds while watching the pilots prepare. July 9 at 2 pm is the Practice flight demonstration followed by the dress rehearsal July 10 beginning at noon with the Blues flying at 2 pm on Casino Beach. Saturday July 11 will be the big performance with the same times as the rehearsal, but with a much larger audience. “A lot of people don’t know that the Blue Angels spend 300 days on the road and that they train six days a week both practicing and performing,” said Amber Lynn Daniel, the public affairs officer for the Blue Angels. “They strive to maintain proficiency. Thursday they do circle and arrivals, where they spot their check-points and fly through them so they know where they are. After is the first performance practice, where they establish visual aids. Friday is a practice performance. Saturday is really exciting because we get to show our hometown how hard we’ve been working.” The Santa Rosa Island Authority advises anyone looking to enjoy the show to follow proper precautions. “There is no designated parking after 9 am particularly,” said Katie King, a representative of the Pensacola Beach Publicity. “Parking is wherever you can find it and traffic will back up over two bridges the longer you wait. You should arrive before 8 am and make sure you stay hydrated.”

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The works of William Shakespeare loom large over the literature world, but for many people any study of the Elizabethan classics ends after high school English or drama class. Luckily for culture hungry audiences, local theatre group the Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company (SETSCO) offers a way to bone up on the Bard while being heartily entertained. This month, the troupe will be performing Shakespeare’s greatest work of drama, Hamlet, at the Pensacola Little Theatre July 24, 25, 26 and 31, and Aug. 1 and 2. SETSCO is a group that allows teens to audition to be involved in a conservatory program that includes workshops, performing events and one full-scale play each season. Michelle Hancock has been the director of the group for the last seven years. “Everybody in the company is a teen, 13 to 19, and throughout the year we play at renaissance fairs and festivals,” she says. “The kids do acting workshops and Shakespeare workshops so that they’re learning about theatre and acting and the craft, and they’re also constantly in the rehearsal process to go out to do these performances.” Many know Hamlet mostly as the work of Shakespeare with the guy and the skull, and that scene contains Hamlet’s famous “To be or not to be” meditation on life and death. The skull is present because the scene takes place in a graveyard where Hamlet is watching gravediggers digging fresh graves in an old cemetery, which Hancock says was totally normal in Shakespeare’s time. The macabre nature of story doesn’t

end there though. In Hamlet, betrayal, scheming and most of all murder take center stage in a tale of ongoing existential woe. It may all sound like heavy material for teens, but Hancock says the players in SETSCO are up for the challenge. ”There’s a lot of contemplation about life and death and dreams and what life means,” Hancock says. “He’s got the ‘to be or not to be’ monologue which is about ‘should I commit suicide or not commit suicide because I can’t kill my uncle so should I kill myself instead.’” Hancock says she chose the heady tragedy because it’s known as the greatest drama of Shakespeare’s repertoire and the teens that perform it are definitely up to challenge. All the players and technical crew behind the scenes are fully prepared to deal professionally with both the material and the challenges that can sometimes arise mid-production. They prepare by doing table reads where they discuss characters, motives and the words they speak. “I make sure that every actor knows exactly what they’re saying every time they speak and I think that makes a huge difference,” Hancock says. “I’m really about digging into the text and finding the meaning and conveying the meaning and making the people more than a caricature.” Tickets are $15 general admission and all shows start at 7:30 pm. For more information visit setsco.org or pensacolalittletheatre. com.

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by EMILY ECHEVARRIA

Saturday, July 18, when the Running of the Bulls Pensacola’s Spanish heritage is celebrated takes place right in the streets of Downtown. often throughout the year in the festivities like Hordes of runners will gather to willingly be those of Galvez Day or during Fiesta of Five pursued by a charging herd of angry bulls. Of Flags events. There’s one event that takes the course, actual bulls would be unwieldy and culture of Spain and adds a few unique twists for messy for this quirky a weekend of excitement at event, so runners Seville Quarter July 16-18. will be chased by Food, music, festivals and There are only five rules for attending the Bull Run: 1. Run At Your Own Risk! the only slightly less Ernest Hemingway will blend 2. Do NOT Touch The Bulls. dangerous ladies of together for the fifth annual 3. If You Go Down, Stay Down. the Pensacola Roller Fiesta de San Fermin and 4. Do NOT Stand Still. Gurlz and other Running of the Bulls. 5. Children under ten (and those that don’t want to be regional derby teams. The first event of the hit) use the sidewalk! This unique twist is weekend will tantalize modeled after a New the palates of foodies Orleans version of the event. throughout Pensacola. Seville will host a Runners can prepare by getting together an Spanish inspired wine pairing dinner prepared outfit consisting of white shirt and white shorts by executive chef Brandon Melton. On Friday, or pants, with a dash of red in a neck kerchief July 17, the chupinazo, or opening ceremony or waist tie. The derby girls that will chase them will coincide with Gallery Night. Food, drinks and entertainment will follow the Spanish theme and a will be warming up their wiffle bats and affixing creatively styled horns to their helmets. Runners procession will be held in honor of the event. can also come in costume and prizes will be given For many, the main event is on the morning of

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out for best dressed runners individually and for groups. Runners should enter at their own risk. Bulls will be easily overtaking them with adept roller skating prowess and gleefully beating them as they roll through the streets. They’re also known to engage in sneaky tactics like hiding out for surprise attacks on unsuspecting participants. At 10 am on Saturday morning, the first cannon will sound, signaling the runners to start the run. The next cannon will alert the fleeing masses that the bulls are on the chase, and the final cannon blasts will signify that everyone has returned form the street chase and the after party has officially kicked off, and live music, food and drinks will be available to participants and spectators. From a fine dining dinner to a wild run through the streets of Downtown, this festival and its Spanish flair will delight young and old alike! For registration and more information visit sevillequarter.com.

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This month the popular SUMMER CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES at the SAENGER THEATRE kicks off. The historic theater will once again show classic films from years gone by on most SATURDAY NIGHTS for a mere $5. While it’s certainly enough to view these treasured works of cinema in the gorgeously appointed theatre, we’re here to provide some tips and ideas for getting the full experience of enjoying each film in the series. Father of the Bride July 11 Synopsis: A young bride-to-be fails to communicate effectively with her family about her upcoming wedding budget and planning; hilarity ensues. Before the show: Watch the 1991 remake starring Steve Martin and Diane Keaton. After the show: Pontificate on the superiority of the original while sipping a Manhattan. Jaws July 18 Synopsis: A lonely marine creature attempts to befriend beings outside its species, with little success, in the seaside hamlet of Amity. Where to go after the movie: The beach. Imminent shark attacks at the forefront of your mind will distract you from the flesh-eating bacteria.

Harvey July 25 Synopsis: Amiable weirdo has invisible six foot rabbit as best friend. Bring with you to the film: Your imaginary friend, since he doesn’t get out much anymore (your psychiatrist’s recommendations be darned!).

The King and I Aug. 15 Synopsis: The Sound of Music, in Bangkok, and somehow even bleaker. Bring with you to the show: Your harem of many wives. At $5 a head, it’s the cheapest date(s) in town.

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Aug. 1 Synopsis: Two women in the entertainment industry are stalked through Paris as they simply attempt to do their jobs. Bring with you to the show: Your sugar daddy (or sugar mommy, because equality).

The Birds Aug. 22 Synopsis: Dashing young man and beautiful lady run off to Northern California but the darn birds keep meddling in their budding romance. After the show: Pick up a bucket of KFC or similar and show those fowl what comes to those who dare stick their beaks where they shouldn’t.

To Kill a Mockingbird Aug. 8 Synopsis: Unsupervised children in Depression-era south make unlikely friends. Before the show: Read the book, you uncultured swine.

Young Frankenstein Sept. 5 Synopsis: Doctor/ professor who should know better based on family history conducts experiment that violates bio-ethical standards and flies

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in the face of Institutional Review Boards. Bring with you to the movie: Your dad. This is a total dad movie. Casablanca Sept. 12 Synopsis: A woman is staying the night in Casablanca, Morocco in transit to America when a man from her past begins harassing her and trying to coerce her into leaving her husband. Bring with you to the movie: Your partner, plus a third wheel. The Wizard of Oz Sept. 19 Synopsis: A girl sleeps through a tornado; has crazy dream. Bring with you to the movie: Your mom. I’m sure she would love some quality time with you.

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OFFICIAL GALLERY NIGHT GUIDE DOWNTOWN PENSACOLA JULY 17 Come enjoy the sights and sounds of Gallery Night Friday, July 17 from 5 to 9 pm, with Palafox and Government street closures continuing until midnight. With warm summer weather and endless options for art, music and cuisine, this edition promises to be a sizzling night in Downtown Pensacola. Stop in to the art galleries throughout Downtown and see whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new on the walls. Take in the sounds of live music in the streets

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and maybe dance for a song or two. You can also find the work of plenty of local artists and makers on Government in front of Seville Quarter in Artists Row, as well as along Artist Alley at Plaza Ferdinand. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to also pop by your favorite participating restaurants, bars and other retailers that help make Gallery Night a success. Street closures are sponsored by Stella Artois and Yellow Cab of Pensacola.

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PARTICIPANTS Adonna’s Bakery and Cafe - 114 PALAFOX PL. Al Fresco - 501 S. PALAFOX ST. Artel Gallery - 223 S. PALAFOX PL. Bank of Pensacola - 500 S. PALAFOX ST. Beef ‘O’ Brady’s - 22 S. PALAFOX ST. Belle Ame’ - 112 S. PALAFOX ST. Blend Lounge - 200 S PALAFOX ST Blue Morning Gallery - 21 S. PALAFOX ST. The Bodacious Olive, The Bodacious Brew -

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The streets will remain closed until Midnight. Per city ordinance no animals and no glass bottles.

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Harvest Church - 18 N PALAFOX ST. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom - 10 S. PALAFOX PL. Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique -122 S. PALAFOX PL. Intermission - 214 S. PALAFOX PL. Jordan Valley - CORNER OF INTENDENCIA AND PALAFOX Mainline Art House - 422 S. PALAFOX PL. Mimi’s Bistro - 313 S. PALAFOX ST. New York Nick’s - 911 S. PALAFOX PL. O’Riley’s Irish Pub - 321 S. PALAFOX ST. Old Hickory Whiskey Bar Co. - 123 S. PALAFOX PL. Pen Air Federal Credit Union - 40 S. PALAFOX PL. Pensacola Museum Of Art - 407 S. JEFFERSON ST. Pensacola Rowing Club - GOVERNMENT ST. & PALAFOX ST. Picasso Jazz Club - 19 PALAFOX PL. Pita Pit - 1 S. PALAFOX ST. Play Pensacola - 16 S. PALAFOX ST. Pure Pilates - 426 S. PALAFOX PL. Quayside Art Gallery - 17 E. ZARAGOZA ST. Sam Marshall Architects - 325 S. PALAFOX ST. Seville Quarter - 130 E. GOVERNMENT ST. Subway - 100 S. PALAFOX PL. Susan Campbell Jewelry - 420 S. PALAFOX ST. T.T. Wentworth Museum - 330 S. JEFFERSON ST. TCBY - GOVERNMENT ST. & PALAFOX ST. The Tin Cow - 102 S. PALAFOX PL. Urban Objects - 128 S. PALAFOX PL. Voices of Pensacola - 117 E. GOVERNMENT ST. The Wedding Studio - 130 S. PALAFOX PL. Wild Greg’s Saloon - 22 S PALAFOX ST. The Wine Bar - 16 PALAFOX PL. World of Beer - 200 S. PALAFOX PL. Zarzaur Law Firm - 11 E. ROMANA ST. Jewelers Trade Shop - 26 PALAFOX PL. Pure Barre - 6 S. PALAFOX PL.

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(Jackson’s Steakhouse, Fish House, Atlas Oyster House and the Deck

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Carmen’s Lunch Bar - 407 S. PALAFOX ST. CCP Art Gallery - 126 PALAFOX PL. Dog House Deli - 30 S. PALAFOX PL. Dollarhide’s Music Center - 41 S. PALAFOX ST. Don Alans - 401 S. PALAFOX ST. Emerald Coast Tours - 5 W MAIN ST. Emerald Coast Utility Authority - GOVERNMENT ST. & PALAFOX ST. Fiore - 15 W MAIN ST. Four Seasons Market & Eatery - 212 PALAFOX PL. Go Retro - GOVERNMENT ST. & PALAFOX ST. Gracie Martial Arts - 106 S. PALAFOX PL. The Great Southern Restaurant Group

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CRAB CAKE COOK-OFF COMING JULY 22 BY JOSH NEWBY

The Arc Gateway Crab Cake Cook-off is one of Pensacola’s most iconic and well-attended fund-raisers of the year, and it’s right around the corner. Guests are given the chance to sample world-class crab cakes, sip wine and beer while surveying the silent auction, purchase local art made by Arc Gateway’s very own clients, and even participate in a raffle for a Yeti cooler. The event, which has been a successful local fundraiser for more than a decade now, is returning with those sumptuous, fluffy, quartersized treats on July 22 at Seville Quarter, which hosts and sponsors the fun. Tickets for the event, which starts at 6 pm, are just $60 per person for all the crab cakes and socializing you could hope for in one night. Started in the 1950s, Arc Gateway is a nonprofit organization that serves children who have or are at risk of developmental disabilities, as well as adults with developmental disabilities. They began the crab cake fundraiser as a way to increase awareness of their services to the community. What began as an annual get-together attended by about 50 people has grown to become a quickly and consistently sold-out event of 300 individuals. “The event is always a lot of fun,” said Grier Halstead, development and fundraising manager for Arc. “We have a lot of things new this year, including beer provided by Lewis Bear Company, a raffle, different sponsorship levels, and even a celebrity chef.” That’s right, Chef Jason “J” Maxwell, a contestant from the TV show Hell’s Kitchen will be there, along with 20 other local chefs, making about 300 crab cakes each and

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competing for the top people’s and judges’ prizes. The event is always a good time for the community and a huge benefit to Arc’s clients. Last year, Arc Gateway helped more than 900 individuals in the community with developmental disabilities after raising more than $25,000 at the cook-off. Beyond the food and drink is a great opportunity to score some truly unique art made by Arc’s clients. The artists receive 50 percent of the art sale, and the other 50 percent goes back into funding the program. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the event goes to Arc Gateway programs. To snatch up tickets before they’re gone, visit arc-gateway.org/foundation/crab-cake-cook-off.

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In which we unfairly judge upcoming attractions based solely on their trailers. By Josh Newby.

SOUTHPAW RELEASE DATE: July 24 CAST: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Forest Whitaker TERMINATOR: GENISYS RELEASE DATE: July 1 CAST: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emilia Clarke, JK Simmons What I got from the preview: The story and its place in the Terminator timeline don’t really make sense or matter, but here goes. A young Sarah Connor (played by a brunette Daenerys Targaryen) and an aging terminator are teaming up to prevent the events of Terminator 2: Judgment Day. But if they are successful, won’t the best movie in the franchise be rendered non-existent? If they are not successful, what is the point of this movie? Most notable for: After Rise of the Machines and Salvation, I’m not sure who thought this would be a good idea, but it speaks to the studio’s cyborg-level persistence. Unqualified critical observation: Ugh. The overuse of CGI, the blatant disregard for realworld physics, the even more blatant disregard for the previously established timeline—all indicate that this is a blatant cash grab and a platform for Clarke’s movie career.

MAGIC MIKE: XXL RELEASE DATE: July 1 CAST: Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Elizabeth Banks, Amber Heard What I got from the preview: The hypnotic, pulsing beats of Ginuwine’s “Pony” begin the trailer. Immediately, I knew it was time to put to use all I learned from the first Magic Mike—eye contact, ebb and flow, get that money. Tatum’s male stripper goes from welding to dancing in the blink of an eye, because dance-welding is awesome, and so is this preview. Most notable for: This sequel to the 2012 smash hit features an expanded cast (that is sorely void of McConaughey’s character), bigger dance numbers, and enough abs to make me only slightly uncomfortable. Unqualified critical observation: Steven Soderbergh made the best indie movie about careless sex since Boogie Nights, and packaged it in a story that is the film equivalent of fast food-level carnal pleasure. Though he only serves as cinematographer on this one, it promises to be the party montage with deep underlying themes that the first was. Now, the laws of heterosexuality may say I can’t be excited, but I see a law-breaker every time I dance in the mirror.

What I got from the preview: This gritty drama details the life of Billy Hope, a boxer at the top of his game whose life is falling apart around him after his wife is murdered and he loses custody of his daughter. I expect lots of metaphors about Hope’s ring fights mirroring the battles he wages in court and against his own personal demons. Most notable for: Gyllenhaal is really pulling out all the stops for that Oscar, after Brokeback Mountain and last year’s phenomenal Nightcrawler. His angry faces and

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body transformations for this film might just means that the third time’s the charm. Unqualified critical observation: Here Comes the Boom notwithstanding, boxing movies are almost always crowd- and criticpleasers (Raging Bull, Cinderella Man, The Fighter). Something is just entrancing about the type of people who choose to box and the emotional and physical sacrifices they make in pursuit of a goal that few of us understand. I hope Southpaw continues the trend.

ANT-MAN RELEASE DATE: July 17 CAST: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas What I got from the preview: Reformed con man Scott Lang is recruited by a secret agency to use his thieving powers for good by donning a suit with the ability to shrink to microscopic levels. Some Marvelsplaining: Lang is not the original Ant-Man, but rather the successor to the insect-sized throne, since the original Ant-Man was a slightly terrible person and woman-beater. Most notable for: Apparently new technology was created to bring the miniature sets and action to life. I’m excited to see that if nothing else. Unqualified critical observation: Age of Ultron left a bad, Marvel-tinged taste in my mouth. Too many characters and too predictable a storyline. Presumably, the script has been in development since before the first Iron Man. Surely all that time won’t yield a plot indistinguishable from other entries. I’m holding out hope that Ant-Man will be a Marvelhater’s Marvel movie, but let’s face it—it will be a roaring success regardless.

TRAINWRECK RELEASE DATE: July 17 CAST: Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Brie Larson, Colin Quinn What I got from the preview: Subverting the role usually reserved for Gerard Butler and Ashton Kutcher, Schumer plays a career-focused, commitment-phobic party girl who must face her fears when she becomes interested in a sports columnist. Raunchy, unapologetic humor and celebrity cameos punctuate the very funny trailer, which promises wider acceptance of Schumer and a return to form for director Judd Apatow. Most notable for: Schumer’s uniquely broad feminist brand of comedy has been slowly creeping into the mainstream for years now, and here she’s given a medium to truly show her talent in a long-form, character-driven way. Unqualified critical observation: My wife watches this trailer every morning upon waking, so my morning ritual has become accented by Schumer’s obscenities, Hader’s nasally voice, and the party hip-hop that wallpapers the preview. These repeat exposures to the same material haven’t decreased my excitement, though, and this may be the rare movie that men and women enjoy just as much for the same reasons.

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Word on the Street Pensacola Magazine Welcomes DeeDee Davis

Pensacola Magazine is pleased to welcome DeeDee Davis as its newest columnist for Pensacola’s one and only city magazine, starting in August. DeeDee will be covering the social scene at some of the many local gatherings, charity events and festivals that fill calendars throughout Pensacola. Spot her at the next hot soiree and you might just see your name in print on the pages of Pensacola Magazine.

Free Summer Admission to PMA for Children 11 and Under

The Pensacola Museum of Art (PMA) had such great success with its School is out Special that they have decided to extend free admission for children ages 11 and under for the rest of the summer! Don’t you want to go back to school with something cool to tell all of your friends? Then stop by the PMA now until August 9! Currently on display is The Lure of the Ocean: Original Works by Guy Harvey. While Harvey is widely recognized for his aquatic themed merchandise, he is much more than just a t-shirt brand. In addition to being an artist, Harvey is a scientist, conservationist, and explorer. Harvey earned his Ph.D. from the University of the West Indies in 1984 and devotes much of his time to traveling the world in pursuit of unveiling the mysteries of the deep. After you make your way through the galleries filled with Harvey’s original works, you can venture into Gallery 5 where you can explore mysterious marine life with Mote Marine Laboratory, make your own fish print, learn to tie nautical knots, and create a sea creature postcard to send to all of your friends. For more information visit pensacolamuseum. org.

Foo Foo Fest Announces Grant Recipients

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Art, Culture and Entertainment, (ACE), Inc. recently announced the recipients of $250,000 in grant funding for the second annual Foo Foo Festival (Foo Foo Fest), the upcoming fall festival of arts and cultural events to be held November 5-16, 2015. Foo Foo Fest, the tourism marketing program of ACE, promises to be bigger and better in 2015 as the area works to attract cultural tourists to Escambia County, Fla. Foo Foo Fest, a 12-day celebration of the arts, acts as a “marketing umbrella” for the period of time to help leverage the breadth and depth of the overall selection of events, which are comprised of programming provided by 21 grant recipients and many more pre-existing events. Highlighting the list of grant recipients is the Pensacola Opera who, through their grant submission, have been awarded an $85,600 mega-grant to bring the worldfamous Three Tenors to Pensacola’s Maritime Park. For more information visit foofoofest.com.

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Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales July 31 If you’re looking for something fun to do with your family for an evening, check out Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales at the Pensacola Bay Center. Presented by Stonyfield Yokids Organic Yogurt, join Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy as they bring to life the Disney classics Cinderella, Beauty and The Beast and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in a dynamic story-telling adventure that features award winning music, glittering costumes and special-effects, and magical humor. There at two shows, one at 4 pm and one at 7:30 pm. For more information and ticket orders, visit pensacolabaycenter.com. Ronald McDonald Firecracker 5K July 4 The Firecracker 5K race takes place on July 4 this year kicking off the Independence Day festivities Downtown. Wear your red, white and blue and join this patriotic event in historic Downtown Pensacola and benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Northwest Florida. Expo and packet pickup are July 3 from 12-6:30 pm at Running Wild and the race kicks off July 4 at 7:30 am. Cool off in the misting tents and visit the vendor fair after you finish. Enjoy food and stick around for awards in beautiful Plaza Ferdinand Park. For more information visit rmhc-nwfl.org.

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Beer, Barbecue and Boom July 4 A barbecue buffet, unlimited draft beer and nonalcoholic beverages, full cash bar and front row seating on the front lawn for fireworks will be available at the Lee House on July 4 starting at 6 pm. Admission is $55 per person. For more information contact 912.8770. Free Historic Walking Tours July 1-3, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29-31 Learn tales of legends, natural disasters, celebrity chefs, epidemics and the haunted past along with some of Emerald Coast Tours’ favorite spots for lunches, dinners and drinks. The Free Walking Tour is held at 10:30 am and is the quickest and most affordable way to get a local’s perspective of Historic Downtown Pensacola. This tour is free to take and you decide what the tour is worth when its over. A name-your-own-price tour is a tour for anyone’s budget. Call 417.9292 to reserve a spot. If tours are canceled due to weather, participants will be contacted an hour before the tour starts.

Blue Wahoos Home Games The fourth season of Blue Wahoos baseball is underway! Take yourself out to the ballgame to cheer on Pensacola’s newest home team, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at the glorious Maritime Park baseball field. Home games for this month are listed below. For more information and time for games, check out bluewahoos.com. July 1-3 vs. Jacksonville Suns July 9-13 vs. Montgomery Biscuits July 20-21 vs. Jacksonville Suns July 22-26 vs. Biloxi Shuckers Blue Angels Practice July 1, 14 The Blue Angels will perform practice air shows over Pensacola Naval Air Station most Tuesday and Wednesday mornings starting in March at 11:30 am, with autograph sessions with the pilots inside the National Naval Aviation Museum on most Wednesdays. Admission to the Blue Angel practices is free and open to the public. The viewing area for the Blue Angels practice is located behind the National Naval Aviation

Dateline Downtown Museum. Bleachers are available for seating about 1,000 people. Viewers can also bring their own lawn chairs, hats, sunscreen and water. For more information, visit blueangels.navy.mil. The Fish House’s 4th of July Wine Dinner July 4 The Fish House will be having a 4th of July wine dinner that will include live music, fireworks, and a performance by The Whiskey Kiss Band. For reservations call 433.0003. Newcomers Club of Pensacola July 8 Newcomers Club of Greater Pensacola meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 9 am at the Pensacola Yacht Club for games and a luncheon/meeting. The $14 cost includes lunch. Newcomers is open to all women who have resided in Pensacola two years or fewer. Monthly activities include a book club, bridge, Bunco, bowling, chef’s night out, movie afternoon, and more. Please call Anne Martin at 432.1826 or email famartin39@cox.net for more details. Red Trolley Tours July 18 Hop aboard a blood-red trolley at 6:30 pm July 18 for a family-oriented tour of pirates, swashbucklers and other characters from Pensacola’s maritime history. The Red Trolley Tour, aimed at children, spoofs history as narrators lead the way on a treasure hunt through Downtown Pensacola. The evening begins with a choice of appetizers – “bloody finger” food, minty maggots and chocolate-covered insects – and a selection of eye patches and other pirate regalia for the children. Leading the tours is the Red Trolley Troupe, a group of local actors who conduct the lighthearted events each summer. The tours, which take about 90 minutes, begin at 6:30 pm July 18. Tours begin and end at the Visitor Information Center at the foot of the Pensacola Bay Bridge. Tickets cost $5 for children, $20 for adults. The tours are part of Winterfest of Pensacola, a non-profit group that holds a children’s parade the day after Thanksgiving and other holiday events at Christmas. For information or tickets for the pirate tour, visit piratetrolley.com/ or call (850) 4177321.

Sip Savor Talk at Five Sisters Blues Cafe July 20 Come to Five Sisters Blues Café for Sip Savor Talk, the culinary networking event, on July 20 at 5 pm. For this month, it’s the heat of the summer and hosts will be talking all things cold cream— exploring ice cream and icing, butter and butter cakes – all with liquor. It might be hot outside, but you’ll be cool when you come and experience what the spirits can do for your cuisine. Raymond Forte with Southern Wines and Spirits and guest chef and baker Gladys Philyaw will lead the talk and participants will take home some homemade butter. Tickets are $10 in advance and can be purchased at sipsavortalk.com. Heroes Among Us – Veterans Speakers Series July 31 Join members of the community for the Heroes Among Us Veterans Speaker Series, a series of talks given by veterans at the Veteran Memorial Park and Wall South monument throughout the summer. On July 31 the special guests will be from the United States Coast Guard. Events begin at 6 pm. Call 290.7561 for more information.

Parent’s Night Out & Kinetic Kids Classes at Mojo Gymnastics Super Saturday Nights (Parent’s Night Out) is every Saturday from 6-10 pm. Cost is only $20 and includes pizza, drinks, games and prizes. The child friendly activities feature zip line, trampolines, rope swing, and more. Parents are welcome to stay and play for free if they choose. No registration required, open to the public. Mojo also hosts Kinetic Kids (parent-toddler) classes for children walking to 3. Classes are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 9 am to 10 am and are only $5 a visit. Drop-ins are welcome. No registration required. Mojo Gymnastics is located at 6890 W. Fairfield Dr. For more information visit mojogymnastics.com. Friday End O’Alley Happy Hour Cookouts at Seville Square Fridays Every Friday Happy Hour starting at 5 pm, come celebrate Daylight Savings Time at the End O’Alley with a free Happy Hour Cookout. Cooking with Chef Irv July 15 For the June 17 demonstration Chef Irv will present “Gulf Coast Horn of Plenty,” showcasing a variety of seasonal Panhandle vegetables such as eggplant, chard, squash, potatoes and sweet peppers. 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.

Hill-Kelly Drive-In Movies at Maritime Park July 31 The Hill-Kelly Drive-In Movie Series returns to Community Maritime Park June 26 with free movies on the last Friday of each month this summer. This free summer movie series brings the nostalgia of a drive-in movie experience to Downtown Pensacola. Bring blankets, chairs and picnic baskets then spread out on the lawn or tailgate in your car to watch the movie underneath the stars. Where does the “To be or not to be” soliloquy Movies are family-friendly occur? DTC QUIZ and suitable for all ages. All shows begin at 8:15 pm and Prize: Tickets to PLT’s parking will begin at 6 pm. “Treasure Island” Concessions are available but picnic baskets are welcome. Deadline to enter is July 15. Answers may be emailed, faxed or mailed (no telephone entries). On the 10th of the month, the No pets or glass containers winner will be selected at random. The Rules: Employees and family members of Ballinger Publishing and the Downtown Improvement please. For more information Board are ineligible for prizes. Ballinger Publishing is not responsible for restrictions of each prize. such as movie titles and special 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 announcements visit pensacola again for a 6-month period. IMPORTANT: All entries MUST be sent by E-MAIL (josh@ballingerpublishing.com), FAX 435-9174, or MAIL (PO Box 12665, Pensacola, FL 32591). communitymaritimepark.com or Entries must be in by the 15th by noon. NO TELEPHONE ENTRIES. follow Community Maritime Park on Facebook. downtowncrowd.com July 2015

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Evenings in Olde Seville Square Thursdays Grab a blanket and a picnic basket for the free summer concert series filled with memorable, musical evenings every Thursday from 7-9 pm. For more information visit eveningsinoldesevillesquare.com. July 2: Sugarcane Jane July 9: Swinging Dick Tracys July 16: Mass Kunfuzion July 23: Reunion Band July 30: Modern Eldorados PMA Presents The Lure of the Ocean: Original Works by Guy Harvey Through Aug. 9 This exhibition features original paintings, watercolors, mixed media and pen-and-ink drawings by celebrated artist, Guy Harvey. Recognized today as the world’s finest marine wildlife artist, Guy Harvey relies on his talents as a marine biologist, diver, photographer, and angler to visually represent the authentic underwater wildlife displayed within The Lure of the Ocean. Explore additional interactive areas within the galleries to inspire and educate children and adults of all ages. Create your own sea creature to place upon a digital underwater world created by museum goers. Capture a lasting memory in our Guy Harvey themed photo booth. Discover Sea Monsters through Mote Marine Laboratory’s hands-on learning components. Learn the 24 July 2015 downtowncrowd.com

fascinating “monster” characteristics within underwater environments. Conservation, creativity and interaction comprise this unique blend of visual arts and marine science. Dive into the arts this summer at the PMA! For more information visit pensacolamuseum.org. RadioLive July 2 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 Flagship Romance, Lis and Lon Williamson and Bob Patterson. Admission is free, but please bring canned food or money to donate to Manna Food Bank. For more information visit wuwf.org.

Elvis – A Concert Experience at the Pensacola Little Theatre July 5 On July 5 at 2:30 pm, the legacy of Elvis Presley continues as the Pensacola Little Theatre proudly welcomes Jim Jinelli in ELVIS: A Concert Experience. This production will turn back the clock and you will witness the aura of “The King” come alive. Jim Jinelli is a professional musician and has created a mesmerizing tribute concert memorializing Elvis Presley. With his powerful, commanding voice, remarkable vocal range and natural vibrato, Jim captures that unique “Elvis” sound, seizing the passion of every song, evoking the magic of the phenomenon known as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Come delight in the experience of a reproduction of Elvis’ music and stage presence so accurate that all of us may suspend belief, as the saying goes, that Elvis has left the

Ar t · Music · Theatre building. Tickets are $14, $20, $24 or $30. For tickets and more information visit pensacolalittletheatre.com. Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay Concert Series 2015 Lineup The Community Maritime Park Associates, Blues Angel Music, and the City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department are excited to announce the 2015 Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay Summer Concert Series Lineup. All concerts are held at the park on Sundays when the Wahoos are not playing. They begin at 6 pm and are free and open to the public thanks to sponsors. Please do not bring pets or glass containers into the park. For more information, call 436.5670 or visit pensacolacommunitymaritimepark.com. July 5: Knee Deep Band July 19: Downbeat Jazz Orchestra PLT Presents Pippi Longstocking July 10-12; 17-19 Pensacola Little Theatre’s Acorn Productions present Pippi Longstocking July 10-12 and 17-19. The play tells the story of the beloved pigtailed character and her whimsical life in a ramshackle house where she makes her own rules. This musical performance will bring silly fun with a serious twist. Saturday performances are at 10 am and 2:30 pm and Sunday performances are at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $12 general admission and $6 for children 12 and under. For tickets and more information visit pensacolalittletheatre.com. Artist Reception for Donna O’Neal at Open Books Bookstore July 11 Come support local artists and Open Books Bookstore during a free artist reception for Donna O’Neal. O’Neal’s work will adorn the walls of Open Books Bookstore during July and August, and there will be free reception on Saturday July 11, from 6 – 9 pm. O’Neal’s work includes painting, drawing and metalwork sculptures. Donations to Open Books are always appreciated. For more information visit openbookspcola.org. Improvable Cause July 11 Improvable Cause is Pensacola’s best (and only) improvisational comedy troupe performing at 10:30 pm in the M.C. Blanchard Courtroom Theatre at the Pensacola Little Theatre. Improv is unscripted theatre where dialogue is created instantaneously. Tickets are $7 available at the PLT box office prior to shows. For more information visit pensacolalittletheatre.com. Brit Floyd – The Pink Floyd Concert Experience at the Saenger Theatre July 20 The Pink Floyd event of the year comes to the Saenger Theatre July 20 at 7:30 pm with Brit Floyd - The Pink Floyd Concert Experience. The Space & Time World Tour is Brit Floyd’s most ambitious show to date, with a spectacular new light show and an even bigger stage production. Celebrating five decades of Pink Floyd; from their inception in 1965 right through to the release of their brand new final album, “The Endless River.” This amazing new show includes performances from all Pink Floyd’s biggest selling albums, including The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here and The Wall. Tickets are $42.50, $52:50 and $58.50. Tickets and more information are available at pensacolasaenger.com.

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Fish House Deck Bar Weekly Music Schedule Sunday: Regional acts at 8 pm. Monday: Open at 4 pm. Tuesday: Lucas Crutchfield from 6 - 10 pm Wednesday: Lucas Crutchfield 5 - 9 pm; at 9 pm a regional band will play until midnight. Regional bands are changed weekly Thursday: Lucas Crutchfield 6 - 10 pm Friday: Lucas Crutchfield 5 - 9 pm; regional band begins at 9 pm Saturday: Regional bands begin at 9 pm. PMA Presents Annual Members’ Juried Exhibition Through Aug. 22 The Pensacola Museum of Art (PMA) is pleased to present the 61st Annual Members’ Juried Exhibition, on display through Aug. 22. This year’s juror is Donan Klooz, Curator of Exhibitions at the Mobile Museum of Art, where he has served in this position for 12 years. Klooz earned his BFA from the University of South Alabama and his MLA from Spring Hill College. Throughout the exhibition visitors to the Museum will be able to cast their vote for People’s Choice and this award will be determined upon closing of the exhibition. The PMA takes this opportunity each year to highlight our talented members and showcase their works on the Museum walls. The Museum is very proud to continue this beloved tradition, which continues to delight visitors every year. For more information please pensacolamuseum.org. Quayside Gallery Featured Artist Show: A Retrospective Quayside Gallery’s latest Featured Artist Show is A Retrospective, featuring the paintings of Marian Guthrie on display at the gallery from July 23 to Aug. 31. One person’s journey in painting reflects Marian Guthrie’s muse of a lifetime. “I would like to think this show will inspire a person to paint. Perhaps recognize painting as a serious vocation/avocation.” Marian returned 26 July 2015 downtowncrowd.com

to Pensacola in 1985. First on her agenda was to jury into Quayside. “Joining with a body of painters for camaraderie and instruction as well as having the opportunity for an on-going public exhibit is most enjoyable,” Marian explains. A student, painter, teacher and active member of our community. A reception will be held July 23. Quayside is located at 15-17 Zarragossa St. For more information visit quaysidegallery.com. At Blue Morning Gallery This Month Featured Artist Show POV: Point of View The next Featured Artist Show at Blue Morning Gallery is POV: Point of View, which will run from June 28 to July 25. Everyone has a point of view and everyone’s point of view is different. So, what people experience when viewing an individual scene or element is interpreted differently…visually, emotionally and sensorially. While captured in a particular medium, the interpretation is also ever changing. POV: Point of View, the Featured Artist Show brings the individual points of view of painter, Tom Smith and photographer, Suzanne Tuzzeo to Blue Morning Gallery. Both artists offer a distinctive style that makes for an exciting show and a personal viewpoint. The public is invited to share a POV: Point of View at the gallery.

Art Classes at Blue Morning Gallery If you want to dabble in the arts or you want to take your artistic talent to the next level, there’s never been a better time than right now to discover the artist within. Blue Morning Gallery is offering a wide variety of classes and workshops in several styles and mediums including: drawing, metal clay for jewelry, abstract and nonobjective painting, painting, coiled pine needle basketry, working with pastels and earning art or craft merit badge for scout troops. Classes are designed to be educational and fun and are geared to beginners and intermediate levels of all ages. Detailed information about the gallery and classes is available at bluemorninggallery.com or call 429.9100.

Ar t 路 Music 路 Theatre Vinyl Music Hall Performances July 15, 21, 23, 25, 28 Vinyl Musical Hall will be hosting a variety of musical performances throughout July all beginning at 7 pm. General admission is standing room only. An additional cash surcharge is charged at the door those under 21 and attendees under 16 must be accompanied by an adult guardian who has purchased a ticket. For more information call 607.6758. July 15: Morgan Heritage Jemere Morgan, Rhythm Intervention ($20 admission) July 21: Leon Russell w/ Greg Hester ($25-60 admission) July 23: Unknown Hinson Bear With Me, Nik Flagstar & His Dirty Mangy Dogs ($15 admission) July 25: Chris Thomas King - King of 21st Century Blues ($10-12 admission) July 28: Dirty Heads ($25-27 admission) 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, Paper Street Soap Co. Tuesdays: Jazz Jam Wednesday-Saturday: Dueling Piano Show Sunday: Jazz Brunch July 2: Bad Habits July 3: Bad Habits, Katagory 5, Banana Republic, The Molly Ringwalds July 4: Bad Habits, Katagory 5, Banana Republic July 10-11: The Modern Eldorados July 17: The Red Field July 24-25: Bad Habits July 31: Grand Theft Audio

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